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ISLAMABAD (AP) — A grenade exploded on Friday during a cricket game in Kabul, wounding 13 spectators at the stadium, an emergency hospital in the Afghan capital said.
The Italian-run Emergency Hospital in Kabul said on Twitter that 12 of the wounded were hospitalized while one other patient was treated and discharged.
No one claimed responsibility for the explosion at the International Cricket Stadium in Kabul, where several hundred people had gathered to watch the match between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Pamir Zalmi.
The afternoon game was part of the domestic T20 Shpageza Cricket league games held every year. Cricket is a hugely popular sport in Afghanistan.
The Taliban-appointed Kabul police spokesman, Khalid Zadran, said the game was briefly halted due to the grenade explosion but later continued.
“The match was going on between two teams in Shpageza League, and during the match a blast happened," said Nassib Khan, chief executive of Afghanistan Cricket Board.
Lately, the Islamic State group's regional affiliate, known as the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, has claimed attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country. The IS affiliate, which has been operating in Afghanistan since 2014, is seen as the greatest security challenge facing the country’s new Taliban rulers.
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan last August, the former insurgents have launched sweeping crackdowns against IS, which has a foothold in eastern Nangarhar province.
Ramiz Alakbarov, the deputy at the U.N. mission in Afghanistan, condemned Friday's attack in a statement. He was at the stadium at the time of the attack and was to address the Afghan cricket association.
Alakbarov could not confirm if there were any fatalities at the stadium but wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“Today’s blast is yet another harrowing reminder of the terrifying and sudden violence that the population in Afghanistan continues to be exposed to,” he said. “Sports bring people hope, inspire children and generations alike, play a crucial role in breaking down barriers and bringing communities together."
Thomas West, the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan, said he was deeply saddened by reports of the explosion Friday during a cricket match in Kabul.
“Violence serves no purpose and is not the answer for the people of Afghanistan," said West, who succeeded Zalmay Khalilzad in the post. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Taliban-say-explosion-during-cricket-game-wounds-17338758.php | 2022-07-29 20:33:43 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Taliban-say-explosion-during-cricket-game-wounds-17338758.php |
They both tend to shy away from the spotlight despite winning regularly. They both compete in individual sports. And they’ve both ascended to the top as their much more well-known predecessors, Lindsey Vonn and Serena Williams, headed toward retirement.
So it’s no surprise that American skier Mikaela Shiffrin and Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek are drawn to each other.
It all started a couple of years ago when Swiatek said Shiffrin was a role model for her. Then the pair started trading compliments and messages via social media before engaging in an extensive conversation on Instagram.
On Friday, as Swiatek routed qualifier Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open a few hours before Shiffrin finished fourth in a downhill to leave her tied with Vonn for the women’s World Cup record of 82 wins, the tennis player and the skier renewed their long-distance conversation.
Long-distance, that is, because the pair have never met in person.
“We are both on tour, so it’s kind of hard,” Swiatek said after her match in Melbourne. “But she always invites me somewhere. I always invite her somewhere. … It’s hard to break (this trend) because we’re both pretty busy.
“I really appreciate what Mikaela is doing. She’s a champion. The way she talks about also mental health and all the things that she struggles with. I think it’s also helping other athletes to understand a little bit more how it is to be an athlete, and what challenges we face and how to overcome them sometimes.”
Shiffrin spoke openly about the huge expectations she faced shortly before she entered last year’s Beijing Olympics as a big favorite in multiple events. She then didn’t win a medal in her six races.
“It’s better to know that there’s other people who feel the same way,” Shiffrin said Friday in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. “So when we share those stories, for other athletes it’s helpful — and for people in general. I think everybody deals with that on a daily basis.”
At 21, Swiatek is six years younger than Shiffrin. But she’s already ranked No. 1 and is a three-time major champion.
“I love how she plays tennis. Her style is so beautiful. It’s methodical and beautiful at the same time and it reminds me of (Rafael) Nadal or (Roger) Federer,” Shiffrin said. “And she also has such an incredible mentality about tennis, about competitions. … She’s staying focused on the right things and that’s really cool to see and actually something I could learn from.”
Besides breaking Vonn’s record, Shiffrin also needs only four more wins to match Ingemark Stenmark’s overall mark — between men and women — of 86 World Cup wins.
“I really like how she handles the pressure because people would have thought that it’s going to be obvious that she’s going to break the record,” Swiatek said. “It’s sometimes hard to deal with that when all eyes are on you and you have to still be kind of patient and down to earth, really work hard to achieve that, because in sport nothing’s going to come for free.”
Swiatek also appreciates how Shiffrin has stayed virtually injury-free during her career by being very selective about when and where she races.
“I don’t know a lot about skiing, but it’s just what I feel,” Swiatek said. “I guess it’s a healthy way to ski kind of and to be consistent throughout the whole season.”
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AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich in Melbourne, Australia, contributed to this report.
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A 31-year-old Georgia man is behind bars after authorities say he robbed an Alabaster pharmacy, injuring one of the workers.
The holdup happened about 6 p.m. Tuesday at the family-owned Blair Pharmacy on Weatherly Club Drive. Police responded to the scene of an armed robbery in progress.
The employee, police said, was not seriously injured. It wasn’t immediately clear what, if anything, was taken during holdup.
Authorities were able to identify Hakim Abella Lemma, of Atlanta, as a suspect. He was taken into custody by Leeds police officers on Interstate 20 about one hour after the robbery occurred.
“Thankfully, there were no serious injuries sustained during the robbery,” said Det. Charles Brewer in a prepared statement. “We greatly appreciate the assistance of all agencies who assisted, and a special thanks to the Leeds Police Department for their assistance in the apprehension of this suspect.”
Lemma is being held in the Shelby County Jail on a pharmacy robbery charge. His bond is set at $200,000.
Pharmacy robbery is a Class A felony. If convicted, Lemma faces a minimum of 25 years in prison.
The investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be filed.
Anyone with information is asked to call Alabaster police at 205-664-6850 or 205-663-7401. | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/05/georgia-man-charged-in-holdup-at-alabaster-pharmacy.html | 2022-05-11 22:05:24 | 0 | https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2022/05/georgia-man-charged-in-holdup-at-alabaster-pharmacy.html |
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stocks sank Monday ahead of a U.S. inflation update traders worry might lead to more interest rate hikes.
Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul declined. Shanghai advanced. Oil prices declined.
Traders hope Tuesday’s inflation data will show upward pressure on U.S. prices is easing, which might encourage the Federal Reserve to ease off efforts to cool business activity and hiring. They worry a strong reading after estimates of 2022 inflation were revised up last week would reinforce plans to keep rates high and possibly increase them.
A strong inflation figure “can move through risk assets like a wrecking ball,” said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management in a report.
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo sank 1% to 27,392.23 while the Shanghai Composite Index advanced 0.5% to 3,278.07. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong lost 0.5% to 21,090.70.
The Kospi in Seoul declined 0.9% to 2,448.15 and Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 shed 0.3% to 7,408.50.
India’s Sensex opened down 0.6% at 60,334.54. New Zealand and Singapore retreated while Jakarta and Bangkok gained.
On Friday, Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index rose 0.2% to 4,090.46. The index ended the week with a loss of 1.1%, its biggest weekly decline since December.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5% to 33,869.27. The Nasdaq fell less than 0.1% to 11,718.12.
Stocks have been rallying since last month on hopes the Fed might start cutting rates as early as late this year. That is despite warnings by Chair Jerome Powell that rates will stay elevated for an extended period until inflation pressures are extinguished.
Other central banks in Europe and Asia also have raised rates to cool inflation.
Wall Street raised its forecast of how high the Fed might raise rates after Powell said last week there is a “significant road ahead” to get inflation down to its 2% target. He warned against expecting inflation to “go away quickly and painlessly.”
The U.S. government revised December inflation to 0.1% over the previous month, up from the earlier estimate of a 0.1% decline. The November figure was raised to 0.2% over the previous month from 0.1%.
Traders expect Tuesday’s report to say consumer prices rose 0.5% in January over the previous month.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond, or the difference between the market price and the payout at maturity, widened to 3.73% on Friday from 3.66%.
The yield on the two-year Treasury ticked up to 4.50% from 4.48%. It was at 4.08% just over a week ago and is near its highest level since November.
Equities analysts have cut forecasts of first-quarter earnings for companies in the S&P 500 by 4.5% due to the impact of inflation and slowing economic activity, according to strategists at Credit Suisse.
News Corp. fell 9.4% after the owner of The Wall Street Journal and other media reported weaker quarterly results than expected. Expedia lost 8.6% after reporting weaker profit and revenue for the latest quarter than expected.
Oil prices fell back following a surge Friday after Russia said it would cut production by 500,000 barrels per day next month. Western governments have imposed an upper limit on how much they will allow customers to pay for Russian crude to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude lost 89 cents to $78.83 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose $1.66 to $79.72 on Friday. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, shed 87 cents to $85.52 per barrel in London. It gained $1.89 on Friday to $86.39.
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BOSTON (AP)Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak each scored in a shootout to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
DeBrusk also had two goals and an assist in regulation, and Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots for Boston, improving his record to 17-1. The Bruins are 15-0-1 at TD Garden, including the NHL-record 14 straight victories to open a season at home that was halted last week.
”They definitely took it to us that first period,” Boston defenseman Derek Forbort said. ”Linus kind of held us in there. I thought we got pretty lucky that we got two goals out of it. We kept grinding and we found a way.”
Casey Cizikas, Josh Bailey and Noah Dobson each had a goal for the Islanders, and Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves before the shootout.
”We started the game, we find ourselves down two,” Islanders coach Lane Lambert said. ”For us to climb back and go to the third being down, coming away with the point was a good job by our guys.”
After Pastrnak beat Varlamov under the crossbar, Ullmark dropped and stopped Bailey’s bid to end it.
Coming off a 2-1 West Coast trip, the Bruins had jumped to a 2-0 edge when DeBrusk scored his two goals 19 seconds apart in the opening period before the Islanders rallied to tie it.
”This is the game it looked like we were set up to fail,” Boston’s first-year coach Jim Montgomery said of playing after a long trip. ”Everybody goes through it, there’s a couple of games every year where it looks like you should have success and there’s games where it looks like it’s going to be a real battle. We were sluggish in the first, probably our worst period of the year.”
DeBrusk also set up Forbort’s first career short-handed goal when he moved the puck quickly up the right wing and made a nice drop pass to Pavel Zacha, who centered it to a charging Forbort. The veteran defenseman fired a rising wrist shot that beat Varlamov into the upper right corner, pushing Boston ahead 3-2 late in the second.
But New York tied it again early in the third when Cizikas spun around the net and tucked the puck in off Ullmark’s body.
”We know what we have to do to succeed,” Cizikas said. ”We did a good job. We kept the puck in and we kept getting it to the net. … Overall, we played a really good game.”
NOTES
Boston center David Krejci missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury. ”If it was playoffs he’d be playing, but we’re just making sure we’re being cautionary,” Montgomery said after the morning skate.
UP NEXT
Islanders: Play the second game in a five-game trip on Friday at the Arizona Coyotes.
Bruins: Continue their five-game homestand Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings.
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173, Austin Ekeler, LAC at CLE 10/9 (16 att., 1 TD)
168, Kenneth Walker III, SEA at LAC 10/23 (23 att., 2 TD)
164, Saquon Barkley, NYG at TEN 9/11 (18 att., 1 TD)
161, Rhamondre Stevenson, NE vs. DET 10/9 (25 att., 0 TD)
161, Jonathan Taylor, IND at HOU 9/11 (OT) (31 att., 1 TD)
157, Khalil Herbert, CHI vs. HOU 9/25 (20 att., 2 TD)
154, Josh Jacobs, LAS at KC 10/10 (21 att., 1 TD)
151, Rashaad Penny, SEA at DET 10/2 (17 att., 2 TD)
146, Saquon Barkley, NYG vs. CHI 10/2 (31 att., 0 TD)
144, D'Andre Swift, DET vs. PHI 9/11 (15 att., 1 TD)
144, Josh Jacobs, LAS vs. DEN 10/2 (28 att., 2 TD)
143, Josh Jacobs, LAS vs. HOU 10/23 (20 att., 3 TD)
141, Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL at SEA 9/25 (17 att., 1 TD)
141, Nick Chubb, CLE at CAR 9/11 (22 att., 0 TD)
134, Nick Chubb, CLE vs. LAC 10/9 (17 att., 2 TD)
134, Miles Sanders, PHI vs. JAC 10/2 (27 att., 2 TD)
132, Aaron Jones, GB vs. CHI 9/18 (15 att., 1 TD)
131, Dameon Pierce, HOU vs. LAC 10/2 (14 att., 1 TD)
128, Derrick Henry, TEN vs. IND 10/23 (30 att., 0 TD)
127, Leonard Fournette, TB at DAL 9/11 (21 att., 0 TD)
122, David Montgomery, CHI at GB 9/18 (15 att., 0 TD)
120, Jeff Wilson Jr., SF at CAR 10/9 (17 att., 1 TD)
120, Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL vs. NO 9/11 (22 att., 1 TD)
119, Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. MIA 9/18 (9 att., 1 TD)
119, Kenyan Drake, BAL at NYG 10/16 (10 att., 1 TD)
118, D'Onta Foreman, CAR vs. TB 10/23 (15 att., 0 TD)
118, Nick Chubb, CLE at ATL 10/2 (19 att., 1 TD)
116, Breece Hall, NYJ at GB 10/16 (20 att., 1 TD)
114, Travis Etienne Jr., JAC vs. NYG 10/23 (14 att., 1 TD)
114, Derrick Henry, TEN at IND 10/2 (22 att., 1 TD)
113, Raheem Mostert, MIA at NYJ 10/9 (18 att., 1 TD)
113, Nick Chubb, CLE vs. PIT 9/22 (23 att., 1 TD)
112, Taysom Hill, NO vs. SEA 10/9 (9 att., 3 TD)
110, Aaron Jones, GB vs. NE 10/2 (OT) (16 att., 0 TD)
110, Saquon Barkley, NYG at JAC 10/23 (24 att., 0 TD)
108, Jamaal Williams, DET vs. SEA 10/2 (19 att., 2 TD)
108, Christian McCaffrey, CAR vs. NO 9/25 (25 att., 0 TD)
107, Daniel Jones, NYG at JAC 10/23 (11 att., 1 TD)
107, Lamar Jackson, BAL at NE 9/25 (11 att., 1 TD)
105, Tony Pollard, DAL at NYG 9/26 (13 att., 0 TD)
103, Alvin Kamara, NO vs. SEA 10/9 (23 att., 0 TD)
102, Christian McCaffrey, CAR at NYG 9/18 (15 att., 0 TD)
102, Derrick Henry, TEN at WAS 10/9 (28 att., 2 TD)
100, Kyler Murray, ARI at SEA 10/16 (10 att., 0 TD)
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Crunch time: UN puts baguette on cultural heritage list
PARIS (AP) — The humble baguette — the crunchy ambassador for French baking around the world — is being added to the U.N.’s list of intangible cultural heritage as a cherished tradition to be preserved by humanity.
UNESCO experts gathering in Morocco this week decided that the simple French flute — made only of flour, water, salt, and yeast — deserved U.N. recognition, after France’s culture ministry warned of a “continuous decline” in the number of traditional bakeries, with some 400 closing every year over the past half-century.
The U.N. cultural agency’s chief, Audrey Azoulay, said the decision honors more than just bread; it recognizes the “savoir-faire of artisanal bakers” and “a daily ritual.”
“It is important that these craft knowledge and social practices can continue to exist in the future,” added Azoulay, a former French culture minister.
With the bread’s new status, the French government said it planned to create an artisanal baguette day, called the “Open Bakehouse Day,” to connect the French better with their heritage.
Back in France, bakers seemed proud, if unsurprised.
“Of course, it should be on the list because the baguette symbolizes the world. It’s universal,” said Asma Farhat, baker at Julien’s Bakery near Paris’ Champs-Elysee avenue.
“If there’s no baguette, you cant have a proper meal. In the morning you can toast it, for lunch it’s a sandwich, and then it accompanies dinner.”
Despite the decline in traditional bakery numbers, France’s 67 million people still remain voracious baguette consumers — purchased at a variety sales points, including in supermarkets. The problem is, observers say, that they can often be poor in quality.
“It’s very easy to get bad baguette in France. It’s the traditional baguette from the traditional bakery that’s in danger. It’s about quality not quantity,” said one Paris resident, Marine Fourchier, 52.
In January, French supermarket chain Leclerc was criticized by traditional bakers and farmers for its much publicized 29-cent baguette, accused of sacrificing the quality of the famed 65-centimeter (26-inch) loaf. A baguette normally costs just over 90 euro cents (just over $1), seen by some as an index on the health of the French economy.
The baguette is serious business. France’s “Bread Observatory” — a venerable institution that closely follows the fortunes of the flute — notes that the French munch through 320 baguettes of one form or another every second. That’s an average of half a baguette per person per day, and 10 billion every year.
Although it seems like the quintessential French product, the baguette was said to have been invented by Vienna-born baker August Zang in 1839. Zang put in place France’s steam oven, making it possible to produce bread with a brittle crust yet fluffy interior.
The product’s zenith did not come until the 1920s, with the advent of a French law preventing bakers from working before 4 a.m. The baguette’s long, thin shape meant it could be made more quickly than its stodgy cousins, so it was the only bread that bakers could make in time for breakfast.
The “artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread” was inscribed at the Morocco meeting among other global cultural heritage items, including Japan’s Furyu-odori ritual dances, and Cuba’s light rum masters.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican candidate for Michigan governor on Friday compared Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s policies to the 2020 plot to kidnap the Democratic incumbent, remarks that Democrats criticized as making light of a serious and dangerous crime.
Tudor Dixon referred to the kidnapping plot at two separate events.
“Sad thing is, Gretchen will tie your hands, put a gun to your head and ask if you’re ready to talk,” Dixon told a crowd at an event in Troy while speaking about the need to cut business regulations. “For someone so worried about being kidnapped, Gretchen Whitmer sure is good at taking business hostage.”
At an event later Friday, Dixon referenced an appearance Whitmer made with President Joe Biden at the Detroit Auto Show.
“I’ll tell you the look on her face, she was like: ‘Oh my gosh this is happening. I’d rather be kidnapped by the FBI,’” Dixon said.
Two men were convicted last month of plotting to kidnap Whitmer because they were angry about pandemic-related restrictions she imposed. Prosecutors said they were part of a group who conspired to abduct Whitmer at her vacation home and to blow up a bridge to disrupt police so they wouldn’t be caught. The FBI said it broke up the plot before it could occur.
The jury’s conviction came in a second trial against the two men, Barry Croft Jr. and Adam Fox. At an earlier trial, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, while two other men were acquitted. Their lawyers argued the men were big talkers who were set up by the FBI and said there was no actual plot.
The Democratic Governors Association called Dixon’s comments “utterly disqualifying for the role of Michigan governor,” while Whitmer’s campaign criticized Dixon for “dangerous rhetoric.”
“Threats of violence are no laughing matter, and the fact that Dixon spent the day making joke after joke about it shows that she is absolutely unfit to serve in public office,” Whitmer campaign spokeswoman Maeve Coyle tweeted.
Dixon was endorsed by former President Donald Trump during the GOP primary and is now trailing Whitmer in fundraising and support. She campaigned Friday with Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., who called the conspiracy to kidnap Whitmer “the fake kidnap plot orchestrated by the FBI.”
Dixon criticized the media for not reporting on what she called attacks against her during Biden’s recent visit, saying he “called me all kinds of names and put my life in danger.”
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Burnett reported from Chicago. ___
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ: BPMC), a precision therapy company focused on genomically defined cancers, rare diseases and cancer immunotherapy, today announced that, effective on July 1, 2022, the Compensation Committee of Blueprint Medicines' Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 18,434 shares of its common stock and an aggregate of 9,214 restricted stock units (RSUs) to fifteen new employees under Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan.
The 2020 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Blueprint Medicines, as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Blueprint Medicines, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules.
The options have an exercise price of $49.93 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Blueprint Medicines' common stock on June 1, 2022. Each option will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying such option on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 1/48th of the shares underlying the option monthly thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of the stock option and RSU agreement covering the grant.
Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and blood disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate science into a broad pipeline of precision therapies. Today, we are delivering approved medicines directly to patients in the United States and Europe, and we are globally advancing multiple programs for systemic mastocytosis, lung cancer and other genomically defined cancers, and cancer immunotherapy. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
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CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) — One person was injured after being shot by police at a motel in Carolina Beach early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Two officers with the Carolina Beach Police Department were involved in the shooting around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, the StarNews reported, citing a news release from the department.
The suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment. Neither officer was injured, the department said.
Authorities did not say if the suspect was armed or why they were responding to the area, WRAL reported.
The State Bureau of Investigation will conduct a probe, which is standard for officer-involved shootings. The officers were put on administrative leave.
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Bills' Stefon Diggs, who was frustrated with Josh Allen on sideline, bolts from locker room after loss: report
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Diggs was present for his post-game speech
In the final minutes of the Buffalo Bills’ loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at home on Sunday, it was clear that star wide receiver Stefon Diggs was not too happy with quarterback Josh Allen.
The 27-10 loss didn’t produce Allen’s best effort, as the score clearly indicates. He finished 25 of 42 in the snowy Buffalo weather for 265 yards with no touchdown passes and one interception. His lone touchdown of the day was on the ground.
Diggs saw 10 targets from Allen to lead the Bills, but he caught just four of them for 35 yards. There were times when Allen just missed what looked to be big plays to Diggs, but the receiver’s frustration came after the second-to-last drive of the game when the Bills turned it over on downs.
Down 17, one would think Diggs would be targeted by Allen, as has been the case all season long. But Allen looked at Diggs just once on that 10-play drive, which resulted in an incompletion, as B.J. Hill batted the intended pass down at the line of scrimmage.
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On 4th-and-6, Allen also scrambled out to his right to extend the drive, and it appeared Diggs was open a bit in the end zone. Instead, Allen threw it to Gabriel Davis, who dropped a 3rd-and-2 pass earlier in the game which killed the previous drive, and he couldn’t haul it in.
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That’s when Diggs appeared to say some words to Allen on the sideline, throwing his arms in the air while the quarterback ignored him and looked at his tablet.
If that wasn’t enough, Diggs also reportedly booked it out of the Bills’ locker room before many came down the tunnel after the final whistle blew. According to The Athletic, it was practice squad running back Duke Johnson, an NFL veteran, that stopped Diggs from leaving the stadium.
Diggs did end up returning to the Bills’ locker room, but not for long.
Head coach Sean McDermott noted that Diggs was present for his post-game speech to the team prior to leaving.
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It’s no secret Diggs is ultra-competitive, and at times, that boils over. Buffalo was the favorite in this contest, given the conditions, the Bengals being banged up on their offensive line and the fact that the offense is one of the best in football.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals thought otherwise, though, and made it clear they are a force in the AFC, returning to the championship for the second year in a row for the first time in franchise history.
For the Bills, it’s the second year in a row that they fell in the AFC divisional round, as they were on the wrong side of a legendary game played in Kansas City last season. Travis Kelce’s overtime touchdown was the game-winner in the back-and-forth offensive onslaught that the NFL world witnessed.
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But make no mistake, Diggs and Allen are a dynamic duo that the league still fears. And Diggs isn’t going anywhere as he’s set for free agency in 2028. | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bills-stefon-diggs-frustrated-josh-allen-sideline-bolts-locker-room-report | 2023-01-23 05:27:46 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bills-stefon-diggs-frustrated-josh-allen-sideline-bolts-locker-room-report |
What should I do if my flight has been canceled or delayed? Here are some tips
Bad weather. Computer glitches. Staffing shortages. Inflation. It has been a tough slog for some air travelers this year — starting with the winter holiday season and extending in waves into the early summer travel season.
And travel experts predict more disruption and chaos to come.
What if you're one of the unlucky passengers caught up in this? Here are some tips to help travelers navigate the system when flights are delayed or canceled whether by staff shortages, weather or other issues:
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Avoid getting trapped at the airport
As bad as it is to find out your flight has been delayed for a long time, or worse, canceled, it's better to find out from the comfort of home or a hotel room and make new arrangements from there.
"Check your flight status before you go to the airport. Most of these notifications are not happening at the last minute," said Scott Keyes, the founder of Scott's Cheap Flights. "Save yourself the drive to the airport."
Keyes told CNN Travel in an interview late last year that you should sign up for airlines' free text alerts on the status of flights when you buy your ticket. You should also download your carrier's app.
You can also put your airline and flight number directly into a Google search bar to retrieve the status that way. That's also handy for friends or family who are on standby to pick you up.
Keyes also suggested checking the website FlightAware to track larger flight trends across the country.
If you're at the airport already
Sometimes, delays and cancellations happen after you've arrived at the airport. Once the bad news has been delivered, what should you do?
Keyes said to head as fast as you can to the airline agents' desk — and get ready to multitask while you're in line.
Fast is a key word here. "It's going to make a difference who arrives first. It's first-come, first-serve. Positioning yourself close to the desk can pay off," Keyes said.
Then you might want to call up your carrier while you're waiting. Depending on your spot in line, it might be faster to get through to a call center. "Whatever happens first, great," he said.
Calls to U.S. domestic numbers might have really long waits. Keyes suggested trying an international call center for your carrier instead.
"Most U.S.-based travelers aren't thinking to call the Canadian helpline for Delta. You might get through to an agent much quicker. They can all handle your reservations just the same."
You can also use a self-serve kiosk, American Airlines says. "Scan your boarding pass or enter your record locator to see your updated trip details. From there you can also switch your flight and print your new boarding passes."
Attitude and research matter
Whether you're dealing with an agent in person or over the phone, how you approach things can make a big difference. That starts with attitude.
"Honey attracts more flies than vinegar," Keyes said. "Look at this from the airline agents' perspective. They've been dealing with irate customers really since the pandemic began. The agent is the one who has the most ability to help you.
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"Asking nicely and sympathetically is far more likely to get what you want than being a jerk about it."
He had another tip when it's your turn to talk to an agent about making new arrangements: "Come prepared to offer your own options already. Doing your own research is absolutely helpful."
Your agent can expedite things if you've already looked up new routes and possible suggestions while you've been waiting. Be ready to explain what you want.
If you've booked through Expedia or another third-party site, you'll have to deal through them when there's a cancellation.
If the price is the same, Keyes suggested you book directly with the airline. In case something goes wrong, "it makes it much more complicated with multiple sets of policies" when you booked via a third party.
US PIRG, a consumer advocacy group, suggests you avoid layovers when booking if possible. The more times you stop, the more chances for something to go wrong.
The group also backs up the advice from Keyes to be nice and polite to agents but also says consumers should be persistent in trying to get the situation resolved satisfactorily.
Help from other airlines
Cooperation between airlines could work in your favor.
"When flights are canceled, many airlines have the option of putting you on another carrier's flight because they have interline agreements," Lousson Smith, product operations specialist at Scott's Cheap Flights, told CNN Travel in June 2022.
"This means, for example, if Delta is having service interruptions but American is running a flight to your destination, you may be able to get on that flight."
"If you elect not to be accommodated on a later flight and you book a new ticket out of your own pocket, you are entitled to a cash refund, though that may not help you get to where you need to go," Smith said. "As we all know, last-minute flights are very expensive."
Trapped for the night
What do you do if it looks like you're not going to be able to fly out until the next day and you're not in your home city?
"Ask the airline to put you up in a hotel or give you a hotel voucher. They might do it; they might not. It's not required by law," Keyes said.
They're less likely to do it if it's weather-related, he said, than if the problem is a mechanical issue with the plane or staffing issues.
What you might get depends on the airline itself and the specific circumstances on why a flight was canceled.
Get to know policies. For instance, Delta Air Lines says it will provide a hotel voucher in some circumstances if travel is interrupted for more than four hours after the scheduled departure time when the delay is between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Whatever you do, at least ask, Keyes said. A voucher for hotels and even ground transport and meals aren't likely to just be offered.
In some cases, airlines will set you up with accommodations, Smith said, but it's a case-by-case basis and never guaranteed.
Also, your credit card could be your friend in this situation.
"The good news is that many credit cards offer travel protections such as reimbursement if a flight cancellation forces you to get a hotel, meals, etc," Smith said. "These travel protections are typically included automatically as long as you used the card to pay for your flight. Google your credit card plus travel protections to see what specific offerings your card carries."
If your flight is delayed instead of outright canceled, you might want to weigh whether to wait at the airport. Depending on your personal circumstances, hunkering down there for five or six hours might be easier than going to and from a hotel. Also, Keyes said, check whether there is a hotel within the airport.
The Points Guy advises trying to get into an airport lounge if you can, where you can recharge your phone and rest more easily.
Refund entitlements for your flight
The U.S. Department of Transportation says you are entitled to a refund of your ticket cost because of a cancellation or "significant delay" and you choose not to travel.
This is the policy regardless of the reason the airline cancels or delays the flight. However, what constitutes a "significant delay" remains open to interpretation.
According to the DOT website, "it has not specifically defined what constitutes a 'significant delay.' Whether you are entitled to a refund depends on many factors -- including the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances. DOT determines whether you are entitled to a refund following a significant delay on a case-by-case basis." | https://www.wisn.com/article/flight-canceled-or-delayed-tips-what-to-do/40366141 | 2022-06-21 23:20:16 | 1 | https://www.wisn.com/article/flight-canceled-or-delayed-tips-what-to-do/40366141 |
State Department ducks questions on charge that Blinken orchestrated Hunter Biden laptop cover story
Blinken allegedly coordinated a letter meant to downplay the story about the laptop
The State Department on Friday refused to answer questions about a claim from a former CIA official that Antony Blinken, now Biden's secretary of State, led efforts in 2020 to have intelligence officials write a letter that said the Hunter Biden laptop story was part of a Russian disinformation campaign.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee said Thursday that former CIA Deputy Michael Morell told the committee that Blinken was the "impetus" for the letter that was ultimately signed by 51 current and former intel officers. That letter said stories about Biden’s laptop were a Russian ploy, a claim that was later shown to be false.
On Friday, a State Department spokesman said the department would not be answering any questions about Blinken’s alleged involvement in the letter.
"That is… not a State Department issue so I don’t have a comment for you on that," said spokesman Vedant Patel.
The committee letter noted that Blinken allegedly helped gather signatures for the letter in mid-October, 2020, before President Biden was elected and before Blinken became his secretary of state. Patel seemed to lean on that timeline as a rationale for why the State Department would not be answering questions about the matter.
"It is not a State Department issue, and I don’t really have a comment on this from the State Department," he said.
When pressed on whether the allegation might affect the department – for example, eroding trust in Blinken and his team, Patel dodged again.
"Again, this is not an issue that is an issue of the State Department. It has [nothing] to do with U.S. foreign policy or the work of this department, so I don’t have a comment for you on this," he said.
Republicans say the now-discredited letter was orchestrated in order to help deflect from criticism of then-candidate Biden, as the Hunter Biden laptop revealed messages that pointed to efforts by the Bidens to trade on their name. Signatories included former Obama CIA Director John Brennan, former Obama DNI James Clapper, and former CIA director, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, among others.
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Republicans also said pointing to Russia’s involvement had the effect of suppressing the laptop story and possibly affecting the election, which at that point was just weeks away.
The committee says Morell testified that he agreed to sign the letter, in part to help Biden "win the election."
Republicans on the committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, asked Blinken in a Thursday letter to provide them with the names of everyone he contacted in October 2020 to help put the letter together. They gave Blinken a deadline of May 4 to comply. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-ducks-questions-charge-blinken-orchestrated-hunter-biden-cover-story | 2023-04-21 19:14:42 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/state-department-ducks-questions-charge-blinken-orchestrated-hunter-biden-cover-story |
LSU WR Malik Nabers looks to pick up where he left off last season
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In addition to LSU’s deep defensive line, the Tigers are pretty stacked at wide receiver, too, and one of those is Malik Nabers, who was named Freshman All-SEC last season.
Nabers really found his stride during the final games of his freshman season, including a 143-yard performance against UL-Monroe in Tiger Stadium.
He and the other pass catchers in the receiver room hope they can send almost any combination of LSU wideouts into the game and the job will get done.
Nabers almost seems to be a guy of two personalities. There’s the soft spoken and respectful guy during interviews. Then, there’s the guy who gets on the field and is much more demonstrative, with a lot more to say.
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Authorities ID 3 killed in shooting at home in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three women killed in a weekend shooting at a short-term rental home in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood were identified Sunday while police continued to search for suspects.
Four other people were wounded, two critically, when gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. Saturday at the property in the Beverly Crest area, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office identified those killed as: Iyana Hutton, 33, of Chicago; Nenah Davis, 29, of Boiling Brook, Illinois; and Destiny Sims, 26, of Buckeye, Arizona.
Police Sgt. Frank Preciado said Saturday that the three victims were inside a vehicle when they were fatally shot.
Investigators were trying to determine if there was a party at the rental home or what type of gathering was occurring, officials said.
Police Detective Meghan Aguilar said the search for suspects and evidence was ongoing Sunday. She said further details of the investigation were not expected before Monday.
The ages and genders of the wounded victims were not released and their conditions were not known Sunday.
The mid-century home is in a quiet neighborhood nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains where houses are large and expensive. The property, estimated at $3 million, is on a cul-de-sac and described in online real estate platforms as modern and private with a pool and outdoor shower.
Police did not immediately know if the house had a history of noise or other party-related complaints. | https://kion546.com/news/2023/01/29/authorities-id-3-killed-in-shooting-at-home-in-los-angeles/ | 2023-01-29 23:37:52 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/2023/01/29/authorities-id-3-killed-in-shooting-at-home-in-los-angeles/ |
Republican U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance to stop in East Canton Saturday
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EAST CANTON – Republican U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance will bring his campaign to the Foltz Community Center at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
Vance will be joined by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as he continues his campaign ahead of the May 3 primary election.
The stop is part of Vance's "No BS Tour." He will also make appearances on Saturday in Newark and West Chester.
Gaetz and Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will join Vance at the Newark and West Chester stops.
Vance is one of five candidates in the Republican primary hoping to succeed Rob Portman. The others are Jane Timken, Josh Mandel, Matt Dolan and Mike Gibbons.
Vance spoke to about 60 Stark County voters at the Foltz Community Center in March. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/04/28/republican-u-s-senate-candidate-j-d-vance-stop-east-canton/9569199002/ | 2022-04-28 17:36:40 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2022/04/28/republican-u-s-senate-candidate-j-d-vance-stop-east-canton/9569199002/ |
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"With a heavy heart we have decided to close Modest Rogers," the post reads.
We swooned over the Venezuelan spot last November. Thoughtful dishes were served in a cozy and intimate space, and we were excited to add the restaurant to our list of favorites. Chef Rodriguez is an El Centro culinary program alumnus with Nonna and Carbone's Fine Food and Wine on his resume. With the encouragement of his wife, Kathy, he started cooking food from his native Venezuela with a pop-up, Mo's Plancha, then got the opportunity to open this spot last year.
But the math didn't work. Rogers told The Dallas Morning News that even on busy nights, the small space couldn't turn enough profit to keep up with constant repairs. This summer he expanded to Saturday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. but that evidently wasn't enough.
The restaurant's Instagram page is full of posts about temporary closings (nine total), some for maintenance. In his final post, Rogers also cited challenges caused by the pandemic.
For now, he has no plans for another space, writing in the post "the future is unclear." | https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/modest-rogers-in-uptown-closes-15173898 | 2022-11-01 18:31:46 | 0 | https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/modest-rogers-in-uptown-closes-15173898 |
Votes are being counted in Turkey's presidential election. U.N. marks 75th anniversary of Palestinian displacement. North Carolina governor vetoes a 12-week abortion ban, setting up an override fight.
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Votes are being counted in Turkey's presidential election. U.N. marks 75th anniversary of Palestinian displacement. North Carolina governor vetoes a 12-week abortion ban, setting up an override fight.
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Shohei Ohtani hits 2 homers, 1st grand slam; Angels beat Rays
The AL MVP hit two homers in a game for the second time this season
Shohei Ohtani can do it all on a baseball field, yet the Japanese two-way sensation had never hit a grand slam as a professional.
He changed that Monday night.
Ohtani's first slam came on a two-homer night, Mike Trout also homered and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-3.
"Honestly I didn’t know it was my first one. In my head I thought I hit one in Japan, but I guess not," Ohtani said through his interpreter.
The AL MVP hit two homers in a game for the second time this season and eighth in the majors. Ohtani had a solo shot in the sixth inning off Jalen Beeks. In the seventh, he connected on a 3-1 cutter from Calvin Faucher, who was making his big-league debut, and sent it over the wall in left for the Angels' third grand slam this season.
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"I wasn’t expecting to hit two home runs," said Ohtani, who has gone deep six times this season. "I wasn’t sitting on any particular pitches. If the ball was in the zone, I wanted to put good swings on it. Trout set the tone the previous at-bat by hitting that home run."
Ohtani — who will receive his AL MVP Award before Tuesday's game — is one homer shy of becoming the third Japanese-born player to reach 100 in the majors. He has 147 in his professional career, including 48 with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in five seasons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league.
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said it was not the ideal debut for Faucher, but he had some perspective.
"He got the first three guys on and then had the wrong three guys coming up. Hopefully he can look back and have the appreciation he was pitching to Trout and Ohtani," Cash said.
Ohtani also finished with three hits on the night to raise his batting average to .252, the highest it has been since April 29. Ohtani came into the game in a 5-for-27 May slump, but after getting a two-run double and scoring the winning run in the ninth inning in Sunday's 5-4 win over Washington, Ohtani has shown manager Joe Maddon signs of rediscovering his swing.
"He has booked better. I mean, when the ball is going on left center, he just been a little bit underneath everything and now the angles have gotten better off the bat. If we could keep them right there for the next several months," Maddon said.
Trout and Jared Walsh also went deep and drove in three runs each for the Angels, who have won five of six.
Randy Arozarena homered and Wander Franco had three hits for the Rays, who have dropped their last two after winning six straight.
Trout’s two-run shot to left field off Beeks in the sixth inning extended the Angels' lead to 5-1. Ohtani then homered on the next pitch, the fourth time the two MVPs have connected in consecutive at-bats and the first since June 8, 2019.
Arozarena gave the Rays a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning with a drive into the right-center field bleachers off Noah Syndergaard (3-1).
The Angels responded in the bottom half. Trout singled through the hole at shortstop, Ohtani hit a high fly ball that center fielder Kevin Kiermaier lost in the lights for a single, and Walsh hit a three-run shot to center off Jeffrey Springs (1-1).
Walsh extended his hitting streak to six games. He is 10 for 24 over that stretch with four home runs and 12 RBIs.
FOR STARTERS
Syndergaard failed to retire the Rays in order in his 5 1/3 innings of work. Tampa Bay had runners on second and third with no outs in the second inning, but Syndergaard escaped with two strikeouts and a groundout.
The right-hander allowed seven hits and a walk, striking out seven.
Springs retired the first 10 hitters — including four by strikeout — before running into trouble.
MILESTONE HOMER
Trout's homer in the sixth was his 161st at Angel Stadium, passing Tim Salmon for the most in ballpark history.
MARGOT INJURED
Tampa Bay outfielder Manuel Margot, who was named AL Player of the Week earlier Monday, left the game with right hamstring discomfort after making a headfirst slide while stealing second base during the sixth inning. Margot went 2 for 3 is 14 for 27 over the past eight games.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Rays: RHP JT Chargois (left oblique tightness) played catch and may soon start throwing off the mound.
Angels: OF Taylor Ward was not in the lineup after he tweaked his right hamstring on Sunday. ... RHP Griffin Canning (low back stress reaction) threw a two-inning simulated game.
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Rays: RHP Corey Kluber (1-1, 2.36 ERA) has allowed one run in his last 14 innings.
Angels: LHP Reid Detmers (1-1, 5.32) has a 3.21 ERA in his three home starts this season. | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/shohei-ohtani-hits-2-homers-1st-grand-slam-angels-beat-rays | 2022-05-10 11:34:58 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/sports/shohei-ohtani-hits-2-homers-1st-grand-slam-angels-beat-rays |
South African tiger on the loose successfully captured
Tiger is believed to be an escaped pet, not from zoo
South African animal welfare officials on Monday successfully sedated and captured a tiger that was spotted roaming a residential area to the east of the capital Johannesburg.
Guards monitoring security cameras on an office building in the Johannesburg suburb of Edenvale say they spotted the big cat early Monday and took part in its capture during which officials used darts containing sedative.
Residents were warned to remain alert and keep all their animals indoors.
It is the second incident of a tiger on the loose in South Africa in as many weeks.
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It is not known where the latest tiger came from or when but authorities believe it to be an escaped pet.
Two weeks ago another escaped tiger was euthanized after being on the loose for about four days in Walkerville, to the south of Johannesburg.
The death of Sheba, the Walkerville tiger, has sparked calls by animal welfare groups for the government to ban citizens from being allowed to keep wild animals as pets.
A man who was attacked by the tiger survived his injuries, while two dogs were killed.
"Keeping wild animals in captivity undeniably places people at risk of an attack as well. Due to basic legislation and no inspections by authorities, it has become far too easy for laypeople to own and breed dangerous and exotic wild animals," the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said. | https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-african-tiger-loose-successfully-captured | 2023-01-31 00:27:19 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/world/south-african-tiger-loose-successfully-captured |
Devoted beer aficionados highly preferred, qualifications include passion for travel and beer tasting
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Points by Sheraton®, part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, is searching for an honorary Chief Brew Officer (C.B.O.) to embark on the ultimate "Beercation" of a lifetime around the United States. One lucky beer enthusiast, plus a companion, will start their journey at the Orlando Beer Festival before heading to two hoppin' cities to explore local beer-focused attractions. Inspired by Four Points' Best Brews® program, the trip will give a taste of the brand's signature guest experience, which offers local craft beers on tap at its hotels worldwide.
"We are excited to launch this special experience for our C.B.O. to discover the universal connectors that are travel and great beer," said Diane Mayer, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Classic Select Brands. "The Four Points Best Brews program transcends oceans, borders, and languages, allowing guests to kick back, relax and immerse themselves in each destination by enjoying a cold pint on-tap from a local brewery. We are celebrating our newest hotels in beloved beer destinations and the lucky winner will get to travel the country while honing their beer tasting skills."
On November 12, 2022, the C.B.O. will test out the position at the Orlando Beer Festival, where their first task will be to pick their favorite brewery to receive the honorary "Four Points stamp of approval." From there, the C.B.O. will travel to two additional beer destinations to experience Best Brews at each Four Points hotel and the cities' local breweries. Participating cities include Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Seattle, and more. Four Points' C.B.O. will also be awarded a Level Two Cicerone Certification training course to learn more about beer quality and identity by taste while on their "Beercation," adding credibility to their honorary title.
Other perks of the "job" include:
- VIP tickets to the Orlando Beer Festival
- 3-day/2-night stay at Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive
- 4-day/3-night stays at two additional Four Points by Sheraton properties in the U.S.
- Round-trip airfare and ground transportation for up to two people
- Access to a Level Two Cicerone Certification training course
All travelers can book and enjoy Four Points' Beds and Brews Package through the month of October 2022, providing two complimentary beers per day of stay.
Those interested in experiencing this once-in-a-lifetime adventure can submit their application for a chance to win the coveted title of C.B.O at www.FourPointsBestBrewsContest.com from October 6 – October 18, 2022. Four Points invites all beer lovers 21 years or older to share why they would be the best candidate for the job – bonus points for creativity. Terms & conditions apply.
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Amazon Prime Day is for everyone, including our four-legged friends that also get to reap the benefits of the two-day sale. It may not officially kick off until July 11 through July 12, but you can still start getting ready for the biggest markdowns of the year. To start, check out this list of the best early deals you can buy right now.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the top early access Prime Day pet deals — from travel carriers to pet beds, pet food and more, for up to 40 percent off.
Shop this article: Amazon Basics Soft-Sided Mesh Pet Travel Carrier, PetCube Cam and Petkit PuraX Self-Cleaning Litter Box
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Dr. Elsey’s Premium Clumping Cat Litter 40% OFF COUPON
This bestselling cat litter has 72,000 ratings on Amazon. It’s dust-free and hypoallergenic, so it is ideal for cats with allergies. Since it uses hard-clumping medium grain clay, the litter clumps easily and prevents moisture from reaching the bottom of the box, making it easier to see where your kitty went for a quicker cleanup.
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Amazon Basics Soft-Sided Mesh Pet Travel Carrier 22% OFF
We are predicting big sales on Amazon’s Amazon Basics collection and right now, there is an Early Access Day deal on this soft-sided travel carrier for pets. This one comes in small, medium and large sizes, and it features comfortable fleece material inside and mesh ventilation for adequate airflow.
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PetCube Cam 30% OFF
This camera allows pet parents to keep an eye on their pets while they’re away. It’s equipped with two-way audio and night vision with visibility up to 30 feet in the dark.
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Amazon Basics Dog and Puppy Pee Pads 20% OFF
Another hot deal on an Amazon Basics product, these dog and puppy pee pads come in either unscented or scented and have more than 180,000 ratings on Amazon. Each pad in this 100-count package has an anti-streaming quilted pad and a total of five layers for preventing unwanted leaks.
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Casper Dog Bed 20% OFF
All sizes of the Casper Dog Bed are now on sale. That includes all colors too — blue, sand, eucalyptus and gray. This dog bed is made with pressure-relieving memory foam and support foam that helps support your dog’s back. For extra head support, it features foam bolsters around the sides, so dogs can sleep or lay comfortably without burying their faces. The cover is also removable and machine-washable for convenient cleanup.
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Keep the area around the litter box as tidy as possible with this self-cleaning litter box. It automatically scoops poop into the tray below, so the only cleanup you have to do is remove and dump the tray. It scoops poop on its own for 15 days straight and has automatic deodorization that releases after every use. Even better, it connects to Wi-Fi, so you can keep an eye on how it’s working from your phone.
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PetLibro Cat Water Fountain 15% OFF COUPON
Made of food-grade stainless steel, this cat water fountain has a three-layer filtration system that provides fresh, flowing water 24/7. That constant flow increases the water’s oxygen content, making for healthier, pure water. It’s Bisphenol A-free and dishwasher-safe too.
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FitBark GPS Dog Tracker 40% OFF COUPON
Never lose track of your dog again — especially if they’re a runner that likes to wander off or an escape artist known to dig under the fence. The FitBark GPS Dog Tracker is a battery-operated, waterproof smart collar device that conveniently slips onto the collar your dog already has (it fits most collars up to 1 inch wide). It connects to your phone through a $5.95/month service plan, and with the connecting app, it monitors location, activity, sleep, distance, calories, weight and more.
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ChomChom Pet Hair Remover 37% OFF
Named the best of the best pet hair remover in our very own testing, the ChomChom Pet Hair Remover is reusable. Since it does not use sticky tape or any kind of adhesive, it can be used infinitely, so long as you clean it out often. To clean it, press the button, open the tray that catches the hair and discard.
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Check up on your pet when you’re not at home with this pet monitoring camera. It connects wirelessly to your Wi-Fi, features two-way audio and includes a built-in treat dispenser that allows you to distribute treats remotely.
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KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An Indian climber who fell into a 300-meter (980-foot) crevasse on Mount Annapurna on Monday was rescued Thursday but his condition is unknown, an expedition organizer in Nepal’s capital said.
Several rescue attempts were made after Anurag Maloo fell on the world’s 10th highest mountain. When he was finally rescued, he was flown to a hospital in the resort town of Pokhara, Thaneswar Guragai of Kathmandu-based Seven Summit Treks said.
He was being treated at the hospital, but his condition was still unknown.
Also on Monday on the same mountain, an Irish climber Noel Hanna had died and another Indian climber Baljeet Kaur became ill but miraculously survived even after spending the night in harsh conditions and without the aid of supplement bottled oxygen.
The spring mountaineering season has just begun in Nepal and hundreds of foreigners and local guides have begun climbing the world’s highest peaks.
On Mount Everest, three Sherpa guides have been missing since last week, when they fell into a crevasse on a treacherous section just above base camp on the world’s highest mountain. The crevasse is estimated to be about 50 meters (160 feet) deep. | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/indian-climber-who-fell-into-deep-annapurna-crevasse-rescued/ | 2023-04-20 22:02:45 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/indian-climber-who-fell-into-deep-annapurna-crevasse-rescued/ |
Updated January 11, 2023 at 7:11 PM ET
After thousands of flights were delayed or canceled on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration's preliminary investigation points to a "damaged database file" in a key system.
The agency is still working to determine the root case of the outage in NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) — which alerts pilots and airports of real-time hazards — and said that so far, there has been no evidence of a cyberattack.
NOTAM went dark around 3:28 a.m. ET, sparking safety concerns, and the FAA ordered a nationwide pause on domestic flight departures.
A hotline was opened to address equipment issues by 5:58 a.m. ET, as some NOTAM functions began to come back online. By 9 a.m. ET, the system had been fully restored and flights began to resume. Airports urged travelers to check with their airlines for updates.
As of noon E.T. more 6,988 flights into, within or out of the country had been delayed, and just over 1,100 have been canceled altogether, according to data from the tracking site FlightAware. While some of the nation's busiest airports like Logan Airport in Boston and DIA in Denver saw a few dozen cancellations each along with 100+ delays, the impact is being felt by travelers at airports across the system including at DCA in Washington, D.C., and AUS in Austin.
A total of 21,464 flights were scheduled to depart U.S. airports on Wednesday with a carrying capacity of nearly 2.9 million passengers, Reuters reported, citing data from aviation analytics company Cirium.
FAA has determined that the safety system affected by the overnight outage is fully restored, and the nationwide ground stop will be lifted effective immediately. I have directed an after-action process to determine root causes and recommend next steps.
— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) January 11, 2023
The FAA defines a NOTAM as "a notice containing information essential to personnel concerned with flight operations but not known far enough in advance to be publicized by other means."
Pilots might receive NOTAMs about closed runways, large flocks of birds, a plume of volcanic ash, ice on a runway, or lights on tall buildings and towers.
Officials pledge to investigate the incident
Speaking to reporters during the flight pause, President Biden said he expected to know more on the cause of the outage in a few hours.
"They don't know what the cause is," Biden said. "I told [Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg] to report directly to me when they find out."
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tweeted there was "no evidence" of a cyber attack.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, attacked the nationwide disruption as "completely unacceptable" and "the latest example of dysfunction within the Department of Transportation."
He also alluded to possible congressional action, saying "the administration needs to explain to Congress what happened" and that congress should "enact reforms in this year's FAA reauthorization."
FAA has been operating without a permanent leader
The national aviation agency has been acting without a permanent head since March, when a Trump appointee, Stephen Dickson, stepped down halfway through his five-year term.
President Biden's nominee to lead the FAA, Phillip A. Washington, has yet to receive a Senate confirmation hearing. The CEO of Denver International Airport, Washington has a limited resume in aviation but was noticed for helping to steer the Denver Airport's pandemic recovery, according to the Associated Press.
Biden renominated Washington for the role as the new Congress was established last week. In the interim, the FAA is being led by the agency's top safety official, Billy Nolen.
It was just a few weeks ago that the FAA was responding to another barrage of flight delays and cancellations, caused at first by a string of brutal winter storms during the busiest holiday travel season but then by a logistical nightmare at Southwest Airlines.
Citing staffing shortages and an outdated computer system, the company canceled 16,700 flights over a 10-day period, leaving passengers, airline staff and mounds of baggage in limbo.
Wednesday's ground stop came amidst a slower midweek travel period. Data from the Transportation Security Administration shows 1.6 million people went through airport security checkpoints Wednesday, down from 2.4 million on Dec. 29.
Nationwide flight halts are relatively rare
It may have even been the first time the FAA grounded all U.S. flights since 9/11, according to unconfirmed comments including from Republican Rep. Byron Donalds.
There's been at least one other notable nationwide halt, though that one wasn't for safety reasons: A strike by thousands of air traffic controllers in August 1981 temporarily grounded about 35% of the nation's 14,200 daily commercial flights, per the FAA.
Sept. 11, 2001, was the first time in U.S. aviation history that the FAA put a ground stop on all traffic, which it says it did to prevent any further hijackings. First, just after 9 a.m. ET, it issued a ground stop to all traffic that would encounter New York airspace but hadn't yet departed. Within an hour it had closed all U.S. airspace.
That halt lasted for more than a few hours, or even a full day — it wasn't until 11 a.m. ET on Sept. 13 that national airspace reopened to U.S. air carriers, provided airports had implemented new security measures.
Catch up on how the events unfolded via our live digital coverage.
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If your children are playing sports this summer or start practices in the fall, it's important to know heat illness can sideline young athletes.
Doctors say heat illness is usually the result of overexertion in hot, humid weather and can cause fatigue, muscle cramping, or heat stroke – which can be deadly. They recommend drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. In fact, they advise athletes to drink water the night before, to ensure they're well hydrated when they hit the field. Once play is underway, in addition to water, he suggests saltier drinks and snacks to replace lost electrolytes and prevent cramping. It's also a good idea for kids to take frequent breaks. If an athlete appears to be suffering from heat exhaustion, which may include headache, irritability, vomiting, dizziness, or fainting, it's important to lower their body temperature as soon as possible.
"You put ice over their large arteries and blood vessels," advised Dr. Richard So, Cleveland Clinic. " You put ice in their groins, ice in the armpits, and hose them down. Number one thing is cool them down, get them in the shade, and then get them as hydrated as quick as you can. Obviously, oral hydration would be the best."
Dr. So says an athlete who is vomiting in the heat should be observed, cooled down, rehydrated, and not return to activity that day. If they have slurred speech, are confused, agitated, or have hallucinations, they should get medical help right away.
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Fire at Possum Kingdom Park. The blaze has consumed about 1,000 acres in Palo Pinto County and is only 30 percent contained. The flames are whipping between State Highway 16 and Possum Kingdom Lake and have already surged past the containment line established by firefighters. About 200 homes have been evacuated, although it is unclear how many are currently occupied. The “Storage Fire” is the largest wildfire burning in Texas at the moment.
Solar Is Saving Us. It’s set-a-new-energy-demand-record-at-least-once-a-week season, and 20 percent of the power is being generated by solar power. Tuesday’s more than 81,000 megawatts demand was the most in the state’s history, but ERCOT has only once this summer formally asked residents to conserve. About 16,800 megawatts of solar can be added to the state grid, which is up from 2,600 in 2019. Natural gas capacity has held steady since 2017, but wind and solar have gotten huge investments that experts expect will continue.
Lupe Valdez Is Running for Sheriff Again. She left the office in 2017 to run for governor, and has indicated that she will pursue a fifth term as Dallas County Sheriff. Marion Brown easily won the Democratic primary in 2020 after serving as interim sheriff, and has been in the seat ever since.
Wife Found Dead in Lake Lewisville, Husband Arrested. Karlton Michael Dudley, 37, was arrested after the body of his 32-year-old wife, Sarah Dudley, was found by visitors to Hidden Cove Park. She had gone missing from Plano last week and her body was found on Monday. Her husband is charged with abuse of a corpse and is also being held on a child sexual assault charge from 2022. | https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2023/06/leading-off-6-30-23/ | 2023-06-30 14:13:09 | 1 | https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2023/06/leading-off-6-30-23/ |
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EXCLUSIVE: The Biden administration is blocking key federal funding earmarked under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 for schools with hunting and archery programs.
According to federal guidance circulated among hunting education groups and shared with Fox News Digital, the Department of Education determined that, under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) passed last year, school hunting and archery classes are precluded from receiving federal funding. The interpretation could impact millions of American children enrolled in such programs.
"It's a negative for children. As a former educator of 30-plus years, I was always trying to find a way to engage students," Tommy Floyd, the president of the National Archery in the Schools Program, told Fox News Digital in an interview. "In many communities, it's a shooting sport, and the skills from shooting sports, that help young people grow to be responsible adults. They also benefit from relationships with role models."
"You've got every fish and wildlife agency out there working so hard to utilize every scrap of funding, not only for the safety and hunter education, but for the general understanding of why stewardship is so important when it comes to natural resources," he continued. "Any guidance where it's even considered a ‘maybe’ or a prohibition for shooting sports is a huge negative."
BIDEN'S WAR ON HUNTING FACES BLOWBACK FROM REPUBLICANS, SPORTSMEN GROUPS
According to Floyd, his organization boasts 1.3 million students from nearly 9,000 schools across 49 states who are enrolled in archery courses. Some of those schools have already canceled plans to include archery or hunting education courses in their curriculum due to the Education Department guidance.
In June 2022, the BSCA was passed with large majorities in the House and Senate before President Biden signed it into law. The push to pass the bill — which broadly seeks to promote "safer, more inclusive and positive" school environments, according to the Education Department — came after mass shootings at a grocery market in Buffalo, New York, and a school in Uvalde, Texas.
The legislation included an amendment to an ESEA subsection listing prohibited uses for federal school funding. That amendment prohibits ESEA funds from helping provide any person with a dangerous weapon or to provide "training in the use of a dangerous weapon."
BIDEN ADMIN TAKES AIM AT HUNTERS IN LATEST REGULATION: 'PREVENTING AMERICANS FROM HUNTING'
However, in a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona earlier this month, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., expressed concern that the agency is misinterpreting the provision which they said was included in the BSCA last year to withhold education funds for programs training school resource officers, not for hunting and archery classes. School resource officer training was funded under a separate provision.
"We were alarmed to learn recently that the Department of Education has misinterpreted the BCSA to require the defending of certain longstanding educational and enrichment programs — specifically, archery and hunter education classes — for thousands of children, who rely on these programs to develop life skills, learn firearm safety and build self-esteem," Cornyn and Tillis wrote to Cardona.
"The Department mistakenly believes that the BSCA precludes funding these enrichment programs," they continued. "Such an interpretation contradicts congressional intent and the text of the BSCA."
The GOP lawmakers noted in the letter, which was shared with Fox News Digital, that they have heard complaints from schools with funding for shooting sport courses withheld. They added that hunting and archery programs fall "well within" the scope of activities to support safe and healthy students which the ESEA explicitly funds.
Overall, the ESEA is the primary source of federal aid for elementary and secondary education across the country, according to the Congressional Research Service. The BSCA earmarked an additional $1 billion for educational activities under the ESEA.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WARNS AGAINST SCHOOLS ENCOURAGING PRIVATE PRAYER, OTHER RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY
"It is ironic that the U.S. Department of Education is actively denying young Americans the chance to educate themselves on basic firearm and hunting safety so that they can go afield knowing how to keep themselves, their friends, and family safe," Ben Cassidy, executive vice president for international government and public affairs at Safari Club International (SCI), told Fox News Digital.
"At best, the department’s policy appears to be singularly geared to ensure hunters are less safe when handling firearms or bows and, at worst, are leveling a direct attack on hunters’ ability to pass down hunting to the newest generations," he continued. "SCI and our membership will be eagerly awaiting the Education Department’s response to the letter from Senators Cornyn and Tillis, and we won’t hesitate to take further action to protect hunters’ rights."
In addition, the National Shooting Sports Foundation blasted the Education Department's interpretation of the BSCA, saying it was part of the administration's attacks on the Second Amendment.
The group said that, while it took a neutral stance on the BSCA, it has become "increasingly concerned" by the Biden administration’s implementation of the law.
"The Department of Education and Secretary Cardona are blatantly misconstruing the law to withhold funding from schools that choose to teach beneficial courses like hunter safety and archery," Lawrence Keane, the NSSF's senior vice president, told Fox News Digital.
"Congress must hold Secretary Cardona and the department accountable for violating the letter and spirit of the law to unilaterally deny America’s students access to these valuable programs as part of the Administration’s continued attacks on the Second Amendment," Keane added.
"Stopping hunter education courses that teach safe and responsible firearm handling makes our communities less, not more, safe and diminishes our ability to pass our nation’s cherished hunting and recreational shooting sports traditions on to the next generation," he said.
Both the SCI and NSSF, meanwhile, have been outspoken in their opposition to recent Biden administration actions targeting hunting more broadly.
Last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service unveiled new prohibitions on the type of equipment hunters are allowed to use on federal refuges. Keane said at the time that the rules were the latest example of the agency "creating rules that punish hunters," and Cassidy added it would prevent Americans from hunting on public lands.
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million with possible cash payout of $422 million
ST. LOUIS (AP) — No winner for the Mega Millions top prize has sent the jackpot soaring to an estimated $820 million.
The numbers drawn late Friday night were: 29, 40, 47, 50, 57 and gold Mega Ball 25.
The estimated $820 million in the next drawing would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Nearly all grand prize winners opt to take a cash payout, which for Tuesday night’s drawing is an estimated $422 million.
Despite the game’s long odds of 1 in 302.6 million, players continue to purchase tickets as the size of the grand prize grows.
The last time a Mega Millions player hit the top prize was April 18.
The Powerball jackpot also was approaching near-record levels before a tiny neighborhood store in downtown Los Angeles sold the winning ticket for Wednesday’s drawing, worth an estimated $1.08 billion.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Six areas of guidance for independent hospitals
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QHR Health, a leading shared service solutions provider strengthening independent community healthcare, announces a new blog by QHR Health CEO Dr. Dwayne Gunter with insight and guidance for independent hospitals preparing for a challenging 2023.
Hospitals and health systems are experiencing the worst margins since the beginning of the pandemic, putting 2022 on track to be the worst financial year since the crisis began. More than half of hospitals (53 percent) are projected to have negative margins through 2022. Under a pessimistic scenario, KaufmanHall estimates 68 percent of hospitals will have negative margins this year.
What's driving negative margins – increasing expenses for labor, supply, purchased services, drugs and more plus decreasing inpatient volumes, utilization of revenue resources and reimbursement – is highly likely to persist in 2023. That means it will be just as difficult to manage an independent hospital in 2023.
"This year has been an especially challenging one for independent hospitals and the challenges are highly likely to persist in 2023," said Dr. Dwayne Gunter, CEO, QHR Health. "That's why QHR Health is counseling hospitals and health systems to get ready."
In his new blog, Dr. Gunter discusses six areas of guidance for independent hospitals:
- Complete Annual Strategic Plans and Review Quarterly
- Collaborate and Explore Unique Partnerships to Create "Systemness"
- Prioritize Culture to Help Mitigate Workforce Challenges
- Leverage Price Transparency Data
- Create and Hone Your Outpatient Strategy
- Become a Convenor of Resources
To read Dr. Gunter's blog, visit: https://qhr.com/resources/independent-hospitals-dont-predict-prepare-for-2023/
At QHR Health, our focus is strengthening independent community healthcare. For more than 40 years, QHR Health has collaborated with independent hospitals and health systems to ensure that people in communities ranging from small towns to larger population centers, have local access to quality healthcare services. Through our portfolio of tech-enabled shared services, QHR Health helps independent hospitals outperform their peers in financial, operational and quality metrics through leverage and economies of scale. To learn how, visit QHR.com (https://qhr.com) or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police said Sunday they are investigating a shooting that killed one and wounded two Yanomami Indigenous people, saying the main suspects were illegal gold miners working in that area of Roraima state.
A police statement said in a statement that the incident took place Saturday and added that the government sent members of the Air force and the Indigenous issues agency FUNAI to help with the probe.
Earlier this year, Brazil’s government pushed illegal gold miners out of Yanomami territory, saying their mining had caused widespread river contamination, famine and disease for one of the most isolated groups in the world.
Brazil’s government estimated about 20,000 people were engaged in illegal mining in February, often using toxic mercury to separate out gold. Since then, several federal police and military raids have made it harder for gold miners to reach that area.
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JERUSALEM, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freightos Limited, a leading global freight booking and payment platform, today released its results for the third quarter of 2022, including record gross booking value (GBV) and transactions, by posting an update on its website. Please visit freightos.com/investors to view the update.
As previously announced, Freightos has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gesher I Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GIAC), a special purpose acquisition company, that is expected to result in Freightos becoming publicly listed on Nasdaq.
Freightos® operates a leading, vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for international freight. Freightos' platform supports supply chain efficiency and agility by enabling real-time procurement of ocean and air shipping across more than ten thousand importers/exporters, thousands of forwarders, and dozens of airlines and ocean carriers.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of Freightos management and are not predictions of actual performance. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Freightos. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the proposed business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Freightos or Gesher, the combined company or others in connection with the proposed business combination; the inability to complete the proposed business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of Freightos or Gesher or to satisfy other conditions to closing; changes to the proposed structure of the proposed business combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the proposed business combination; the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards following the consummation of the proposed business combination; the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts current plans and operations of Freightos as a result of the announcement and consummation of the proposed business combination; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of the combined company to build and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and importers/exporters and retain its management and key employees; costs related to the proposed business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; Freightos' estimates of expenses and underlying assumptions with respect to shareholder redemptions and purchase price and other adjustments; any downturn or volatility in economic conditions; the effects of COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics; changes in the competitive environment affecting Freightos or its users, including Freightos' inability to introduce new products or technologies; risks to Freightos' ability to protect its intellectual property and avoid infringement by others, or claims of infringement against Freightos; the possibility that Freightos or Gesher may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; Freightos' estimates of its financial performance; risks related to the fact that Freightos is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and governed by the laws of the Cayman Islands; and those factors discussed in Gesher's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in each case, under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of Gesher and Freightos filed, or to be filed, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Freightos presently does not know or that Freightos currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Freightos' expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Freightos anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Freightos' assessments to change. However, while Freightos may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Freightos specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Freightos' assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
The proposed business combination will be submitted to shareholders of Gesher for their consideration. Freightos intends to file a registration statement on Form F-4 (the "Registration Statement") with SEC which will include a preliminary proxy statement to be distributed to Gesher's shareholders in connection with Gesher's solicitation for proxies for the vote by Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination and other matters as described in the Registration Statement, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the securities to be issued to Gesher's shareholders in connection with the completion of the proposed business combination. After the Registration Statement has been filed and declared effective, Gesher will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed business combination. GESHER'S SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS ARE URGED TO READ, ONCE AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO AND, ONCE AVAILABLE, THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT / PROSPECTUS, IN CONNECTION WITH GESHER'S SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR ITS SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD TO APPROVE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION, BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT GESHER, FREIGHTOS AND THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION.
Shareholders may also obtain a copy of the preliminary or definitive proxy statement, once available, as well as other documents filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination and other documents filed with the SEC by Gesher, without charge, at the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Gesher I Acquisition Corp., Hagag Towers, North Tower, Floor 24, Haarba 28, Tel Aviv, Israel.
INVESTMENT IN ANY SECURITIES DESCRIBED HEREIN HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SEC OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY NOR HAS ANY AUTHORITY PASSED UPON OR ENDORSED THE MERITS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO WHICH ANY SECURITIES ARE TO BE OFFERED OR THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Gesher, Freightos and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed to be participants in the solicitations of proxies from Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of Gesher's shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination will be set forth in the Registration Statement when it is filed with the SEC. You can find more information about Gesher's directors and executive officers in Gesher's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests will be included in the Registration Statement when it becomes available. Shareholders, potential investors and other interested persons should read the Registration Statement and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed business combination carefully when they become available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources indicated above.
Contacts
Edelman Smithfield
Jessica Resnick-Ault
Jessica.resnick-ault@edelmansmithfield.com
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DEAR ANNIE: I visited my son and his family overseas for two weeks in December this year but left on Dec. 17, so I wasn’t there for Christmas. Because I seldom get to give them birthday or Christmas gifts in person, I spent a lot of time, thought and money on gifts for my three grandchildren and was very excited to give these gifts and to enjoy their excitement. I felt (and still feel) very sad, frustrated and hurt when my daughter-in-law refused to let the children open their gifts until Christmas Day.
The reasons she gave were that the children -- ages 3, 6 and 9, bright and well-adjusted -- would wonder why they didn’t get a gift from me on Christmas Day and that she doesn’t want them to get too wound up before Christmas. I also did not get to open the gifts they made for me while I was with them. I appealed to my son and his wife several times to reconsider but didn’t press the issue because it would have caused tension for the rest of my visit.
Was this rude of them, or am I overreacting? -- Sad and Somewhat Angry Granny
DEAR SAD GRANNY: I’m not sure if it was rude of the parents so much as it was controlling. Part of the joy in giving gifts is to see the reaction of the people you love. This is especially true if they live overseas and you don’t get to see them much. I’m not sure why you couldn’t open the gifts they made for you either. If they were made for you, then you should be able to open them anytime and express your gratitude to your grandchildren. Share with your son and daughter-in-law how much it means to you to open gifts face to face. Perhaps they aren’t big gift-givers and don’t understand the importance for you. And the next time you visit them all, just say that you are bringing your grandchildren presents -- no special occasion required.
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DEAR ANNIE: I want to thank you for your response to the man who wrote to you concerning getting closure with the father who had abused him. It was quite helpful to me, as my situation is similar. I struggle daily with guilt at not being able to have a relationship with my parents. My mother was quite abusive to me, and my father did nothing to stop it.
Both of my parents had their own problems, but I find it extremely difficult to forgive them. I did confront my mother, and she apologized, but that did little to heal my pain. Your suggestion to talk to the child who was abused was very helpful. Thank you. -- Getting to Know My Younger Self
DEAR YOUNGER SELF: Thank you for sharing your experience, and congratulations as you begin your own journey of healing. Your letter brings up a great point; namely, that unloading our anger and hurt on other people does not lead to ultimate peace. What effects change is working on ourselves. Once you do that, you can have a better understanding as to why your mother was abusive and your father unable to defend you.
Best of luck to you as you repair your relationship with yourself and, eventually, with your parents.
NOTE: The above column originally published in 2020.
“How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology -- featuring favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication and reconciliation -- is available as a paperback and ebook. Visit http://www.creatorspublishing.com for more information.
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NEW YORK and MIAMI, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The producing team behind the Broadway hit, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $500,000 in honor of legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease (PD).
On Tuesday, April 11, following the show's final bow, the cast revealed the final total from their fundraising efforts. A check for $500,000 was presented by A Beautiful Noise co-producers Jonathan Corr and Sandi Moran to Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr. The funds raised will help the Foundation continue its critical work of making life better for people with PD by providing increased access to high-quality care, research opportunities and critical resources.
"A Beautiful Noise has not only created a wonderful show honoring the legacy of Neil Diamond, but it has also raised awareness and funds to make the world a better place for people with Parkinson's disease," said Lehr. "We are grateful for the generosity shown by the producers and all who support our important mission."
The musical tells the thrilling story of Diamond, from growing up in Brooklyn to his rise to fame and is a celebration of the enduring power of his music, featuring hits "Sweet Caroline," "America," and "Cracklin' Rosie." A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His music has earned him a multi-generational fanbase, and he is a believer in the healing power of music. Diamond announced his retirement from concert touring in 2018 following his PD diagnosis.
In addition to Diamond, co-producer Adam Riemer also shares a personal connection to PD, making the presentation all the more heartfelt.
"My mom, Stepheny, always said, 'If you are creative, you will never be bored.' Her imagination and optimism stayed intact, even after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2007," said Riemer. "Shortly after her passing, I was presented with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the producing team of A Beautiful Noise. I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to this important cause in honor of my mom, Neil Diamond and all those impacted by PD."
Visit Parkinson.org/Awareness to get involved this April in honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month. To support A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical's fundraising efforts, visit Parkinson.org/BeautifulNoise.
About the Parkinson's Foundation
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $425 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).
About Parkinson's Disease
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson's and 90,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Marissa Cruz
Parkinson's Foundation
mcruz@parkinson.org
305-537-9926
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2024 presidential contenders slam debt ceiling deal
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As Congress moves closer to passage of a bill to raise the debt limit and avoid a catastrophic U.S. default, some 2024 Republican presidential hopefuls are weighing in on the legislative deal reached between House Republicans and President Joe Biden – and taking aim at Washington over spending.
After months of standoffs, negotiators reached a deal Saturday ahead of June 5, the date by which the Treasury Department estimates the government will run out of money to pay its obligations. The agreement suspends the debt limit until early 2025 after the presidential election. It also locks in non-defense spending for 2024 at 2023 levels before allowing a slight increase in 2025.
Democratic and Republican leaders are touting it as a victory, but the GOP presidential hopefuls are unimpressed. Here’s a round-up of their responses:
Nikki Haley
“The best way to fix Washington’s spending addiction is to elect people who have not been part of the problem,” said former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley of the debt ceiling bill. “Adding at least $4 trillion to America’s $31 trillion national debt over two years without substantially cutting spending is no way to run our country’s fiscal affairs. Business as usual won’t get the job done.”
Haley’s campaign also criticized past actions by her 2024 opponents former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — when he was in Congress — for their past actions to raise the debt limit.
Ron DeSantis
Hitting the campaign trail in Iowa this week for the first time since the Florida governor announced his presidential candidacy, Desantis indicated political leaders in Washington had failed. He told Iowans the U.S. was headed toward bankruptcy before the deal and ” is still careening towards bankruptcy.”
He criticized the agreement for keeping spending at COVID-era levels, calling it “unsustainable,” and instead held up Florida’s economy as an example to emulate.
Speaking with reporters after a rally on Tuesday night, DeSantis said that the nation’s spending problems preceded President Biden, and he blamed Trump’s spending bill in part for the fiscal challenges the country is continues to face.
As a congressman in 2018, DeSantis voted against an omnibus spending bill passed during Trump’s presidency, but that same year he did vote to suspend the debt ceiling until 2019, after the midterms. That bill was signed into law by Trump.
Donald Trump
The former president raised or suspended the debt limit three times while he was in office, and the national debt ballooned from less than $20 trillion to nearly $27 trillion when he left office four years later.
The former president has not yet weighed in since the announcement of the debt ceiling deal reached by ally and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden. But earlier this month before the standoff had been resolved, Trump encouraged Republican lawmakers to allow the U.S. default for the first time ever if Democrats did not agree to “massive cuts.”
But when it comes to the debt ceiling deal – the only current GOP presidential candidate who will actually cast a vote on the agreement is Republican Senator Tim Scott. He said this week he would not support the deal.
“The short answer is no,” Scott said when asked about the bill at an event hosted by Axios on Wednesday. Despite praising Speaker McCarthy for getting the White House to negotiate, Scott said he could not support a deal that allows the president to spend without limits. | https://www.wsgw.com/2024-presidential-contenders-slam-debt-ceiling-deal/ | 2023-06-01 05:19:25 | 1 | https://www.wsgw.com/2024-presidential-contenders-slam-debt-ceiling-deal/ |
Gong Reality Platform's AI-generated insights and recommendations recognized for helping revenue teams increase seller productivity and improve deal execution
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gong, the Revenue Intelligence leader, today announced that it has been named a Representative Vendor in the "Action Platform" category in the second annual Gartner Market Guide for Revenue Intelligence Platforms. Gong autonomously captures and understands customer interactions and prompts actions that can in turn increase sales productivity, improve deal execution, and help ensure the success of strategic initiatives, especially with changing market needs.
The latest research from Gartner outlines the players, key capabilities, value propositions, and use cases in the Revenue Intelligence (RI) industry. A Market Guide defines a market and explains what clients can expect it to do in the short term. With the focus on early markets, a Market Guide does not rate or position vendors but rather outlines attributes of representative vendors that are providing offerings in the market to give further insight into the market itself. "By 2025, 75% of B2B sales organizations will replace traditional sales playbooks with AI-based guided selling solutions," the report predicts.
Gong supports revenue teams' most critical workflows in one platform to understand pipeline risks and opportunities, and prompt teams to take action accordingly. With this understanding, organizations can in turn increase sales productivity, defend their customer base, and pivot their go-to-market strategy to better address changing market needs. Built using proprietary AI technology and leveraging a network of more than 120 integration partners, Gong can connect fully into a company's revenue organization to assist them in GTM activities.
"Gong has proven to us that there's value in getting people engaged in the platform and thinking about other ways to tie data together. It's led to very successful outcomes," said David Hershenson, Senior Director of Revenue Operations at Tray.io.
"In today's economy, sales cycles are more complicated and are getting longer," said Amit Bendov, co-founder and CEO, Gong. "And companies are looking to consolidate their tech stacks and optimize every dollar spent. The Gong platform delivers the most complete solution and autonomously recommends actions to help sellers close deals faster."
When integrated into an organization's sales cycle, Revenue Intelligence can more accurately and efficiently bring deals to completion. According to the report, "Sales operations leaders supporting sales force automation solutions should use this Market Guide to review vendors and the key capabilities offered."
To access the Gartner 2023 Market Guide for Revenue Intelligence Platforms, click here.
About Gong
Gong unlocks reality to help people and companies reach their full potential. The Reality Platform™ autonomously empowers customer-facing teams to take advantage of their most valuable assets – customer interactions, which the Gong platform captures and analyzes. Gong then delivers insights at scale, enabling revenue and go-to-market teams to determine the best actions for repeatable winning outcomes. More than 3,500 innovative companies like
Morningstar Inc., Paychex, LinkedIn, Shopify, Slack, Sprout Social, Twilio, and Zillow trust Gong to power their business reality. For more information, please visit www.gong.io.
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PHILADELPHIA – Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni walked out of the NovaCare Complex Wednesday and began taking in the atmosphere. The two saw the tents erected for spectators to watch the first training camp practice of the year, along with the three grass fields that the players would soon occupy.
The two had talked about their vision for the 2022 version of the Eagles this offseason. Their work was about to come to fruition. Just before that happened, the two entered the media tent to describe what they wanted to see during this camp, stating that focusing on taking it a day at a time was key to building long-term success. Sirianni likened the process to that of a person climbing a mountain.
“When you’re trying to climb a mountain, you don’t look at the top every day and say, ‘I have to climb that,’” Sirianni said. “You look at the part of the mountain that you have to climb that day and focus on that.”
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Sirianni added that the focus would come in handy if the team were not expected to be good or a playoff-capable team.
“If you live in that world, then it doesn’t matter if you’re an underdog or if your expectations are high,” Sirianni said. “You’re just working on how you get better every single day. That’s all we are focused on.”
Roseman pointed to previous teams as examples of why it is essential to worry about the process and build chemistry in camp to succeed later in the season.
“I think the other thing we talked about a lot is our most talented teams have not necessarily been our best teams,” Roseman said. “You could have all this talent, but coming together and fitting the right pieces in place is the most important thing. That’s what this camp is for, coming together as a team and making sure that the talent meets connection and goes into a place with the season where we’re feeling really good about the people.”
The Eagles have a lot of expectations, especially after coming off a playoff appearance. After adding the offseason the team made to bring in talent on both sides of the ball, it will be imperative that their message be hammered home and not let the talk of division titles and postseason runs hamper the long-term success of the team.
A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts on the alleged minicamp practice performance
Earlier this month, a report was released stating that quarterback Jalen Hurts had a less-than-spectacular day during one seven-on-seven session at a May OTA practice, in which Hurts reportedly threw three interceptions, was “sacked” three times, and threw four incompletions.
After the report came out, wide receiver A.J. Brown came to Hurts defense and tweeted the account was not accurate. Brown addressed the situation again Wednesday, saying he wanted to “clear up the false narratives” about what happened.
“It was important because first, he is the quarterback of my team, and second, he is my friend,” Brown said. “Also, the story was not true. False narratives come out about quarterbacks and this and that. Guys have to understand it is practice. Like today, there was an interception. It was a great play by the defensive back. These are the times that we try things. I’m not going to win every rep, and he is not going to make every throw. That’s just a part of it.”
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Hurts said he did not know about Brown or the report that was tweeted, saying he heard about everything after a phone call with Brown.
“I asked him what he was doing that morning, and he told me that he was on Twitter and talking trash,” Hurts said. “He said they were talking crazy. I asked what they were talking about, and he said, ‘They were talking about you and some BS.’ I didn’t even know he did it, to be honest. It was casual to me. It must have been a slow day.”
Four Eagles are recovering from COVID, and two more were missing from action
The Eagles did not have their full allotment of players for the first practice. Center Jason Kelce and wide receiver Keric Wheatfall did not practice because they were recovering from COVID-19. Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and safety Anthony Harris were limited because they were also recovering from the virus. Wide receiver Zach Pascal was another player who did not practice because he was dealing with an illness.
Two other notable players not seen participating were tight end Tyree Jackson and offensive lineman Brett Toth. Both players suffered knee injuries in the last year’s regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys and will likely start training camp on the physically unable to perform list.
The absences meant more snaps for some of the younger players. Safety K’Von Wallace stepped in and saw significant time with the first-team defense. Second-round draft pick Cam Jurgens was tasked with playing center and setting the protections for the offensive line. Both seemed to do a decent job during their time on the field.
Here are some other standout moments from practice:
- Kenneth Gainwell had a good first day of camp. Gainwell looked decisive on what hole he would take and showed acceleration. Gainwell also looked sure-handed on passes across the middle. The first few days will be without pads, impacting how the defense tries to stop the run, but the early examples Gainwell has shown should be promising for the Eagles.
- Safety Marcus Epps anticipated a Hurts throw and picked him off. Epps has mostly been a backup with the Eagles but making plays like the interception will help him solidify the starting free safety job.
- Wide receiver Quez Watkins made a nice back shoulder play on cornerback Darius Slay for a touchdown during the red-zone drill.
- Devon Allen, the Olympic hurdler trying to earn a job as a wide receiver, participated in his first practice with the team. Allen looks like he is still re-adjusting back to the receiver position when it comes to the timing and rhythm of some routes. It could get better for him as camp progresses and he regains his feel for football.
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DENVER (AP) — A Colorado mother accused of plotting to kidnap her son from foster care after her teen daughter said she started associating with supporters of the QAnon conspiracy theory was found guilty of conspiracy to commit second-degree kidnapping on Friday.
Cynthia Abcug, 53, denied she was involved in planning a raid on the foster home where her then 7-year-old son lived in the fall of 2019. She had lost custody of him earlier that year after being accused of medical child abuse — lying about him having seizures and other health problems in order to trick doctors into providing unnecessary care.
Jurors also found Abcug guilty of a misdemeanor count of child abuse. She is scheduled to be sentenced in October.
Her son, now 10, is still in foster care and has not had serious health problems since being removed from Abcug, according to prosecutors.
Abcug’s lawyers suggested that a drug prescribed to treat the seizures was responsible for at least some of the boy’s health problems. Doctors had begun weaning him from the medication before he was removed from Abcug’s custody.
Abcug moved her family to Colorado in the fall of 2017 at the suggestion of a doctor in Florida in hopes that neurologists at Children’s Hospital Colorado could find out what the cause of his health problems were.
Abcug testified that after her son was removed in May 2019 she was extremely anxious and reached out on social media for help getting her son back. She told jurors she ended up meeting members of a group that said it was working on reforming the family court system and offered to help her get her son back legally. She said it turned out to be a scam with members interested in stealing money raised online to help parents who had lost custody of their children.
She did not describe the group as being involved with QAnon but said she heard references to the conspiracy theory by people she met through her activism online.
Many QAnon supporters believe former President Donald Trump was fighting enemies in the so-called deep state to expose a group of satanic, cannibalistic child molesters they believe secretly runs the globe.
Around this time, Abcug posted on social media that social workers took children to sell them and sent them to other countries for adoption.
The conspiracy theory was not a main issue in the trial, which focused more on detailed testimony from medical providers and educators about Abcug’s medical history.
Abcug said she heard references to QAnon in passing in talking to people she met online. Rubber bracelets with a phrase used by QAnon supporters, Storm Is Upon Us, as well as a website known for posts about QAnon printed on them were found in Abcug’s home, according to police.
Abcug’s daughter, who was 16 at the time, told authorities she was concerned because her mother had been talking about a raid on the foster home for several months and that she believed people were going to be hurt because those involved believed her brother was wrongfully taken from his home, according to Abcug’s arrest affidavit. Her daughter also told them her mother had allowed a military veteran she believed to be armed to sleep on their couch to provide security, it said.
Abcug said the group she was working with arranged to send the man to protect her after the lock of her back sliding door was found broken. He has been been identified by police but has not been charged. In response to a question from the jury, she acknowledged she had never met him before she allowed him to stay with her.
Abcug said she bought a gun around this time because she feared for her safety but never made it to an appointment for a training class and has never fired it. Police found the appointment listed on the house’s whiteboard calendar when Abcug’s daughter was also removed from the home after reporting her concerns.
After her daughter was removed, Abcug said the man providing security coordinated with others to take her to a “safe house” and implied that she was held against her will. Abcug said her phone was taken from her and she was held for three months in a hotel.
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'AN UNLIKELY ANGEL' EXCLUSIVELY STREAMING ON PURE FLIX ON AUGUST 26
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new inspiring film, "An Unlikely Angel," is about overcoming fear, balancing priorities and getting a second chance will stream exclusively on Pure Flix on August 26, 2022.
The Pure Flix Original movie is about Janie, a workaholic who is falling apart at the thought of becoming a first-time mom. She whispers a small prayer for help and it's answered in a very unlikely way when an angel intervenes and fast forwards her life. Janie is lucky enough to be given a second chance, but will she change before it's too late?
"An Unlikely Angel" stars Jillian Murray, Robert Amaya, Aaron Mees, Sam J. Jones, Brittany Goodwin and Delyla de Castro. It was directed by Durrell Nelson and produced by Canyon Productions and Beautiful Feet Productions.
"This film showcases the complicated balance between work and family. So many of us are multitasking through life and fixated on future goals that we are missing the here and now," said actress Jillian Murray, who plays Janie. "Living in the moment and being present with family is so important. This movie reminds us to stop and appreciate what we have right in front of us."
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Man United 2, Leeds 2
West Ham 1, Chelsea 1
Arsenal 1, Brentford 1
Crystal Palace 1, Brighton 1
Fulham 2, Nottingham Forest 0
Leicester 4, Tottenham 1
Southampton 1, Wolverhampton 2
Bournemouth 1, Newcastle 1
Leeds 0, Man United 2
Man City 3, Aston Villa 1
Liverpool 2, Everton 0
Arsenal vs. Man City, 2:30 p.m.
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal, 7:30 a.m.
Brentford vs. Crystal Palace, 10 a.m.
Brighton vs. Fulham, 10 a.m.
Chelsea vs. Southampton, 10 a.m.
Everton vs. Leeds, 10 a.m.
Nottingham Forest vs. Man City, 10 a.m.
Wolverhampton vs. Bournemouth, 10 a.m.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool, 12:30 p.m.
Man United vs. Leicester, 9 a.m.
Tottenham vs. West Ham, 11:30 a.m.
Fulham vs. Wolverhampton, 3 p.m.
Newcastle vs. Brighton, 7:30 a.m. ppd
Everton vs. Aston Villa, 10 a.m.
Leeds vs. Southampton, 10 a.m.
Leicester vs. Arsenal, 10 a.m.
West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest, 10 a.m.
Bournemouth vs. Man City, 12:30 p.m.
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool, 2:45 p.m.
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Blackburn 0, Wigan 0
Blackpool 2, Huddersfield 2
Birmingham 2, West Brom 0
Blackpool 0, Rotherham 0
Bristol City 1, Norwich 0
Burnley 3, Preston 0
Cardiff 1, Middlesbrough 3
Coventry 1, Luton Town 1
QPR 1, Millwall 2
Sheffield United 3, Swansea 0
Stoke 0, Hull 0
Sunderland 1, Reading 0
Watford 1, Blackburn 1
Wigan 1, Huddersfield 0
Birmingham vs. Cardiff, 2:45 p.m.
Coventry vs. Millwall, 2:45 p.m.
Norwich vs. Hull, 2:45 p.m.
QPR vs. Sunderland, 2:45 p.m.
Burnley vs. Watford, 3 p.m.
Reading vs. Rotherham, 3 p.m.
Bristol City vs. Wigan, 2:45 p.m.
Preston vs. Luton Town, 2:45 p.m.
Swansea vs. Blackpool, 2:45 p.m.
Stoke vs. Huddersfield, 2:45 p.m.
Sheffield United vs. Middlesbrough, 3 p.m.
West Brom vs. Blackburn, 3 p.m.
Cardiff vs. Reading, 3 p.m.
Millwall vs. Sheffield United, 7:30 a.m.
Blackburn vs. Swansea, 10 a.m.
Blackpool vs. Stoke, 10 a.m.
Huddersfield vs. Birmingham, 10 a.m.
Hull vs. Preston, 10 a.m.
Luton Town vs. Burnley, 10 a.m.
Middlesbrough vs. QPR, 10 a.m.
Rotherham vs. Coventry, 10 a.m.
Sunderland vs. Bristol City, 10 a.m.
Wigan vs. Norwich, 10 a.m.
Watford vs. West Brom, 3 p.m.
Rotherham vs. Sunderland, 2:45 p.m.
Norwich vs. Birmingham, 2:45 p.m.
Swansea vs. Stoke, 2:45 p.m.
Blackburn vs. Blackpool, 2:45 p.m.
Millwall vs. Burnley, 2:45 p.m.
Coventry vs. Sunderland, 7:30 a.m.
Birmingham vs. Luton Town, 10 a.m.
Bristol City vs. Hull, 10 a.m.
Burnley vs. Huddersfield, 10 a.m.
Norwich vs. Cardiff, 10 a.m.
Preston vs. Wigan, 10 a.m.
QPR vs. Blackburn, 10 a.m.
Reading vs. Blackpool, 10 a.m.
Sheffield United vs. Watford, 10 a.m.
Stoke vs. Millwall, 10 a.m.
West Brom vs. Middlesbrough, 10 a.m.
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Port Vale 1, Accrington Stanley 1
Barnsley 2, Cambridge United 0
Burton Albion 1, Exeter 0
Charlton 1, Fleetwood Town 2
Cheltenham 0, Accrington Stanley 0
Ipswich 2, Sheffield Wednesday 2
Lincoln 1, Bristol Rovers 0
Milton Keynes Dons 1, Oxford United 1
Morecambe 1, Forest Green 1
Peterborough 0, Bolton 5
Plymouth 3, Portsmouth 1
Shrewsbury 3, Port Vale 2
Wycombe 3, Derby 2
Accrington Stanley vs. Wycombe, 2:45 p.m.
Bolton vs. Milton Keynes Dons, 2:45 p.m.
Bristol Rovers vs. Ipswich, 2:45 p.m.
Cambridge United vs. Cheltenham, 2:45 p.m.
Derby vs. Lincoln, 2:45 p.m.
Exeter vs. Shrewsbury, 2:45 p.m.
Fleetwood Town vs. Peterborough, 2:45 p.m.
Forest Green vs. Charlton, 2:45 p.m.
Oxford United vs. Plymouth, 2:45 p.m.
Port Vale vs. Barnsley, 2:45 p.m.
Portsmouth vs. Burton Albion, 2:45 p.m.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Morecambe, 2:45 p.m.
Accrington Stanley vs. Shrewsbury, 10 a.m.
Bristol Rovers vs. Burton Albion, 10 a.m.
Cambridge United vs. Oxford United, 10 a.m.
Cheltenham vs. Barnsley, 10 a.m.
Derby vs. Charlton, 10 a.m.
Ipswich vs. Forest Green, 10 a.m.
Lincoln vs. Portsmouth, 10 a.m.
Morecambe vs. Peterborough, 10 a.m.
Plymouth vs. Fleetwood Town, 10 a.m.
Port Vale vs. Exeter, 10 a.m.
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Milton Keynes Dons, 10 a.m.
Wycombe vs. Bolton, 10 a.m.
Fleetwood Town vs. Cambridge United, 2:45 p.m.
Morecambe vs. Port Vale, 2:45 p.m.
Oxford United vs. Bristol Rovers, 7:30 a.m.
Barnsley vs. Derby, 10 a.m.
Bolton vs. Port Vale, 10 a.m.
Burton Albion vs. Accrington Stanley, 10 a.m.
Charlton vs. Sheffield Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Exeter vs. Cambridge United, 10 a.m.
Fleetwood Town vs. Morecambe, 10 a.m.
Forest Green vs. Lincoln, 10 a.m.
Milton Keynes Dons vs. Ipswich, 10 a.m.
Peterborough vs. Plymouth, 10 a.m.
Portsmouth vs. Cheltenham, 10 a.m.
Shrewsbury vs. Wycombe, 10 a.m.
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Crewe 0, Leyton Orient 2
Grimsby Town vs. Harrogate Town, 2:45 p.m. ppd
Doncaster 2, Tranmere 0
AFC Wimbledon 0, Carlisle 0
Barrow 0, Newport County 1
Crawley Town 2, Crewe 2
Grimsby Town 0, Colchester 1
Harrogate Town 1, Stockport County 3
Hartlepool 2, Sutton United 2
Mansfield Town 2, Gillingham 0
Rochdale 1, Northampton 1
Stevenage 2, Bradford 3
Swindon 0, Doncaster 2
Tranmere 1, Salford 0
Walsall 1, Leyton Orient 1
Bradford vs. Tranmere, 2:45 p.m.
Carlisle vs. Mansfield Town, 2:45 p.m.
Colchester vs. Walsall, 2:45 p.m.
Crewe vs. Hartlepool, 2:45 p.m.
Gillingham vs. Grimsby Town, 2:45 p.m.
Leyton Orient vs. Rochdale, 2:45 p.m.
Newport County vs. Stevenage, 2:45 p.m.
Northampton vs. AFC Wimbledon, 2:45 p.m.
Salford vs. Harrogate Town, 2:45 p.m.
Stockport County vs. Crawley Town, 2:45 p.m.
Sutton United vs. Swindon, 2:45 p.m.
Doncaster vs. Barrow, 2:45 p.m.
Northampton vs. Grimsby Town, 9 a.m.
AFC Wimbledon vs. Hartlepool, 10 a.m.
Bradford vs. Barrow, 10 a.m.
Carlisle vs. Colchester, 10 a.m.
Harrogate Town vs. Crewe, 10 a.m.
Leyton Orient vs. Crawley Town, 10 a.m.
Rochdale vs. Gillingham, 10 a.m.
Salford vs. Swindon, 10 a.m.
Stockport County vs. Stevenage, 10 a.m.
Sutton United vs. Doncaster, 10 a.m.
Tranmere vs. Mansfield Town, 10 a.m.
Walsall vs. Newport County, 10 a.m.
Rochdale vs. Stockport County, 2:45 p.m.
Walsall vs. Crewe, 2:45 p.m.
Hartlepool vs. Newport County, 2:45 p.m.
Grimsby Town vs. Harrogate Town, 2:45 p.m.
Barrow vs. Stockport County, 10 a.m.
Colchester vs. Northampton, 10 a.m.
Crawley Town vs. Carlisle, 10 a.m.
Crewe vs. Rochdale, 10 a.m.
Doncaster vs. Bradford, 10 a.m.
Gillingham vs. AFC Wimbledon, 10 a.m.
Grimsby Town vs. Leyton Orient, 10 a.m.
Hartlepool vs. Walsall, 10 a.m.
Mansfield Town vs. Salford, 10 a.m.
Newport County vs. Sutton United, 10 a.m.
Stevenage vs. Tranmere, 10 a.m.
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Joey Logano wins at Phoenix to earn 2nd NASCAR championship
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joey Logano won his second NASCAR championship to give Roger Penske two titles in the same season with a victory in Sunday’s winner-take-all finale at Phoenix Raceway.
It was the fourth win of the season for Logano, who opened the year with a January win in an exhibition race at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in the debut of NASCAR’s new Next Gen car. Less than a month later, rookie teammate Austin Cindric won the Daytona 500 on Penske’s 85th birthday.
Will Power added the IndyCar championship to the Team Penske trophy case in September and Logano’s dominating run Sunday marked the first time Penske has won both the NASCAR and IndyCar championship in the same season.
“I knew going into this thing that we’re going to win the championship. I told the guys we were the favorite from Daytona, and we truly believed it, and that’s the difference,” Logano said. “I had a good team with a bunch of confidence, and we had all the reason in the world to be confident. I’ve never been truly this ready for a championship race, and yeah, we did it, man. I can’t believe it.”
Logano was met after the win by his wife and 4-year-old son, Hudson, the oldest of his three children and only one to make the trip to Phoenix. Logano took Hudson by the hand and ran up the banking to collect the checkered flag.
His son skipped back down the track, waving the flag and holding his champion father’s hand. Logano had promised Hudson he’d win the championship.
“We’ve had so many conversations over the last couple weeks before bedtime. First was ‘Daddy is going to get a pole, and he’s going to meet me out here and we’re going to win the race,’ and I couldn’t be a liar to my son,” Logano said.
Logano then drove Hudson inside the No. 22 Ford to the championship stage.
“I always wanted to do that with Hudson. He’s such a little car guy,” Logano said.
Logano at 32 was the oldest driver in the championship four, as well as the only one who is married with children. The Next Gen equaled the competition this season and the Cup Series celebrated 19 different winners, including five first-timers and two drivers making their first appearance in the championship race.
Even with the parity, Logano never doubted this would be his season.
“Getting the bookends, the first and the last race, means a lot,” Logano said. “It’s just a really special year for us with our third baby, and 22 in ‘22, I told you so!”
It is the third Cup championship for Penske, who won with Brad Keselowski in 2012 and Logano’s first title in 2018. Logano joined Kyle Busch as the only active drivers with multiple Cup titles.
“Two championships in the same year, that’s what we’re here for,” Penske said. “That’s the goal we have every year.”
Logano won the pole and was never really challenged on Sunday as his Ford led 186 of the 312 laps, and he was not the highest running title contender for only one lap. He’s the first Ford driver to win two Cup titles since David Pearson in 1968 and 1969.
It is the second Cup championship for crew chief Paul Wolfe, who won with Keselowski in 2012.
Ross Chastain finished third in his championship race debut, and Christopher Bell was 10th in his debut. Bell raced hours after Joe Gibbs Racing learned vice chairman Coy Gibbs, son of the Hall of Fame team owner, died in his sleep at 49.
“You wake up this morning and you’re racing for a championship, you’re happy, you’re elated, and then your world comes crashing down,” Bell said. “Whenever you get news like that, it definitely puts it in perspective that there’s much more to this outside of racing.”
Chase Elliott was spun by Chastain early in the final stage, his Chevrolet hit the wall and he was immediately out of contention. It snapped Hendrick Motorsports streak of two consecutive Cup titles.
“Just disappointed, obviously, ended our day and ended our chance at a win or a championship. Just disappointing,” Elliott said.
NASCAR’s most popular driver won a career-high five races this year and the regular-season championship, but Elliott lost his shot at a second championship when he cut across the front of Chastain and Chastain refused to lift. The contact sent Elliott spinning into the wall, he dropped to 30th and down a lap during the repairs, and finished 28th.
“I feel like it was just hard racing and I had position,” Chastain said. “I got to the left of (Elliott) and saw an erratic move that he made to turn left to cover it, but I was already there. It’s not how I want to race them or those guys.”
Logano, who started his career with JGR and spent five seasons there before he was fired after the 2012 season, gave his regards to the Gibbs family after the win.
“I don’t know what to think, but obviously my condolences go to the Gibbs family,” Logano said. “But just an incredible day for us, and kind of mixed emotions at the moment.”
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MEMPHIS -- I'm not much of a music man. My tastes and knowledge are somewhat limited when it comes to bands and songs, and I hardly ever venture out to go to concerts. In fact, there was a long period in my childhood where I didn't listen to much music at all, which might sound sociopathic, and honestly, I can't disagree.
It wasn't until late in high school when I really started to appreciate music; my core friend group introduced me to the likes of Widespread Panic, Animal Collective and The Velvet Underground. At one point, our small group even formed an amateurish garage band called Coulomb Fields, a moniker that was chosen randomly out of a dictionary. My instrument of choice was a microKORG synthesizer. It was the perfect piece of equipment for someone like me who had zero musical ability or acumen. I was able to figure out which keys sounded good together, and while holding them down I twisted some knobs to alter the pitch and tone creating drone-like noises.
Even after my brief stint as a "musician," I still don't seek out new music or bands. I'm only exposed to music through the soundtracks of the movies I watch. And because I played the synthesizer for years, I have become partial to movie scores that incorporate the sounds of '70s synthwave. I really dig bands like Tangerine Dream, who worked on the scores for Michael Mann's "Thief" and Ridley Scott's "Legend," or musicians like Fabio Frizzi and John Carpenter with their synth-heavy horror movie sounds. But there's one band that I've had on my bucket list to go see live: Goblin. To my surprise, earlier this year Goblin announced that they were coming to our neck of the woods. They were initially scheduled to play in Little Rock but had a last-minute venue change to Memphis, which was a shame because I loathe making that drive. So, I enlisted my friend and horror enthusiast Tony Taylor to drive us up to The Black Lodge this past weekend to catch the show.
Now, I had never been to this venue before, but I did realize that its name, The Black Lodge, was a reference to the TV show "Twin Peaks"' other worldly, sinister black, white, and red waiting room. I assumed it was going to be like any other standard small scale concert joint in Memphis, but as Tony and I walked in we were taken aback -- The Black Lodge offered a lot more than we were expecting. Along with being a music venue, it also serves as a bar, an arcade with all the classic consoles, and a video rental store where you can actually check out VHS videotapes. This place of retro technology is a hipster's dream come true and certainly there were many a hipster in the crowd. They were checking out the horror movies for rent, playing Earthworm Jim on the SEGA, and swigging on Pabst Blue Ribbon while waiting for Goblin to show up.
Goblin has taken on many different forms over the past four decades with band members coming and going as they split off to venture out on their own. Tonight's version of Goblin only consisted of one of the original members of the group, Claudio Simonetti. The other band members for the night included young Italian musicians Daniele Amador on guitar, Cecilia Nappo on bass, and Federico Maragoni on drums. Goblin has been responsible for some of the most memorable horror movie soundtracks of all time, as they spent many years working closely with the Italian master of horror Dario Argento on films such as "Tenebre" and "Deep Red."
'SUSPERIA' ANNIVERSARY
Since this year is the 45th anniversary of Argento's movie "Susperia," Goblin has been touring and accompanying the movie with a live score. Seeing a movie with live accompaniment performing is such a fun experience. The score basically envelops you, drowning out dialogue and sound effects, giving a different perspective of the film, allowing you to appreciate the craftsmanship and effectiveness of the soundtrack. My friend Tony described the concert as subdued, as "Susperia's" synth-heavy score is so hauntingly and majestically beautiful, despite just how much blood is spilled during the movie. I spent most of the concert watching the band instead of watching the film.
And honestly, the band members seemed subdued as well. They were all seated at their instruments watching the monitors, waiting for their cues. They almost looked like gargoyles perched on the edges of the stage. I got to wondering just how many times they've seen the movie, and since this was the last leg of their tour, were they getting bored with it? Occasionally, the band would ad lib and riff. Simonetti would gleefully throw in a few extra notes at the end of scenes, and the drummer would play a rimshot at inappropriate times in an attempt to be humorous, but if you weren't overly familiar with the score, these musical jokes might have flown over your head.
CROWD OF HIPSTERS
Once the credits started to roll, crew members rushed to the stage to break down the monitors and remove the chairs from the platform, giving a lot more space for the band to maneuver. Simonetti thanked the crowd of hipsters and announced that the real concert was about to begin. With that, Goblin spent the next hour rocking out to other songs and scores from their discography. The subdued feeling from the first half of the show was instantly washed away with an unapologetic intensity as the sounds of synthwave mixed with hard rock. The band and crowd were alive, although it was strange watching Simonetti jam out on his three-tier keyboard. He looked like the odd man out on stage in a black and white suit jacket, whereas the rest of the band looked like the epitome of grunge rock, decked out in denim, leather, long hair and fishnet stockings.
The quality of the concert portion was unexpected and, according to the hipsters in the crowd, it was also "mind blowing," and I'd have to agree with them. This was probably the most fun I've had at a concert since well before covid 19. I'm just grateful that I was able to see one of my favorite horror movies along with one of my favorite bands, allowing me to be able to check them off my bucket list. Now I just need to rummage around my storage unit, dust off the old microKORG, and get the band back together. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/dec/23/goblin-plays-synth-sational-soundtrack-show/ | 2022-12-23 09:27:42 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/dec/23/goblin-plays-synth-sational-soundtrack-show/ |
Your favorite cater waiters are back for Party Down season 3!
Nearly 13 years after the cast of the fan-favorite Starz comedy threw their last bash, they're back for more --reuniting for six new star-studded episodes, which premiere Friday, Feb. 24.
The new season picks up in real time, with Ron Donald (Ken Marino) still working for Party Down catering -- and, apparently, living in the van -- while most of his former "crew" have moved on. When a chance reunion brings Henry Pollard (Adam Scott) back together with his former co-workers, plenty of laughs, spills and service industry drudgery ensue.
"This is not how I envisioned my 40s," Henry admits in the trailer. Watch the full clip below:
In addition to Scott and Marino, season 3 features the return of original Party Down stars Jane Lynch, Megan Mullally, Martin Starr and Ryan Hansen, and the introduction of several new cast members, including Jennifer Garner, Tyrel Jackson Williams and Zoë Chao, with James Marsden recurring as a guest star.
True to the series’ tradition, season 3 will also feature plenty of famous guest stars as the hosts and attendees of the Party Down festivities, including Quinta Brunson, Bobby Moynihan, Nick Offerman, Calum Worthy, Liv Hewson, Ki Hong Lee, Judy Reyes, Dan Bakkedahl, Lyric Lewis, Fran Kranz and more.
Party Down season 3 premieres Friday, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on STARZ and at midnight on the STARZ app and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.
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Renowned Luxury, Retail Veteran Michelle Kluz named CEO of Stila Cosmetics
Published: Aug. 9, 2022 at 4:04 PM CDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
Appointment made by Kevin J. Carey, Independent Manager, as Stila looks ahead to brand reinvigoration and strategic growth in collaboration with business partners
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stila Cosmetics announced today that an independent manager has been appointed to help guide the company and it has hired renowned industry executive and strategist Michelle Kluz as Chief Executive Officer.
Kevin J. Carey, Senior Counsel in Hogan Lovells' Corporate and Finance practice group, will serve as manager of Stila Styles, LLC and will be responsible to guide Stila leadership to set a course that will be in the best interest of its highly valued employees, business partners and customers. Carey brings extensive experience in corporate matters with a reputation for achieving outcomes trusted by all parties.
"Michelle brings to Stila a track record that includes leading an established $1B global retailer, building and scaling a business from the ground up, and reinvigorating an iconic fitness brand. Michelle has effectively repositioned a company by building a multi-unit franchise model, driving the annual budget process, establishing operational excellence and ultimately delivering a successful majority sale," Carey said. "Michelle has all the savvy and requisite skills to take Stila to a very bright future."
In recent years, Kluz has been a successful entrepreneur and independent advisor. Her experience includes helping to scale AWH (Ascend Wellness Holdings, a leading multi-state cannabis operator) as interim CEO of Retail. In 2018, she served as interim CEO of Tough Mudder Bootcamps upon the founder's exit, turning it into a successful franchise. Michelle was previously the CEO of Pure Barre, the world's largest barre brand, as well as CEO of BBRC in Sydney, Australia, a $1B conglomerate of six brands in accessories, intimate apparel and home goods. In 2017, she founded Urban Savage, a global luxury activewear brand.
"Stila's innovative yet approachable products and commitment to authenticity matches my passion for consumer-centric brands," said Kluz. "I am incredibly excited and energized to work with the exceptional employees at Stila, as well as the company's business partners, to ensure we continue to inspire and deliver sophisticated and accessible products to our loyal customer base, expanding our reach, including through key retailer partnerships." Kluz added, "With Kevin's impeccable credentials and sterling reputation, I know he will help guide me and Stila leadership to set a course that will be in the best interest of its highly valued employees, business partners and customers."
About Stila Cosmetics:
Stila Cosmetics, founded in 1994, is a globally recognized color cosmetics brand known for its modern, sophisticated, accessible approach to beauty. The brand's innovative, multi-tasking formulas, eco-friendly packaging, and fashion forward colors are available in over 1000 doors in the United States, which includes Sephora, ULTA Beauty, select Nordstrom, and select Macy's. Stila is also available in more than 20 global markets including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Mexico. For more information about Stila, visit www.stilacosmetics.com.
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DENVER, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is pleased to announce its expansion to the Mountain West with the opening of its Denver, Colorado office.
Partners Matthew J. Fink and Ian A. Cooper will anchor the Denver office, located at 1401 Lawrence Street, Suite 1600, Denver, CO 80202.
"We have assisted our clients in navigating the legal terrain of the Mountain West States for many years, addressing complex insurance issues and litigating insurance disputes," said Managing Partner, Richard H. Nicolaides, Jr. "Having an established team of experienced attorneys based in Denver will enhance our ability to advance aggressive advocacy and strategic problem-solving on behalf of our clients throughout the region, as well as attract talented attorneys to join our team."
The opening of the Denver office aligns with the firm's strategic plan to expand its national footprint in geographically significant markets based on client needs. In addition to Matt Fink and Ian Cooper, the firm's Mountain West team also includes attorneys licensed in Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming. Additional information regarding the firm's Mountain West experience and reach can be found here.
The Denver office marks the firm's sixth office location in the United States, following the opening of the firm's office in Dallas, Texas less than two years ago. Today, the firm is comprised of 75 attorneys who serve clients located in Bermuda, London, Tokyo, and the United States from offices in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco.
Expanding the Office
The firm seeks dynamic and talented attorneys to join its new Denver office. This is an exceptional opportunity for attorneys to contribute to the growth of the Denver office while handling challenging, complex insurance coverage matters directly alongside partners in Denver, as well as attorneys spanning the firm's six U.S. offices. Those interested in learning more about the firm's available positions should visit https://www.nicolaidesllp.com/available-positions-legal.
About the Firm
Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is dedicated to exclusively representing the interests of the insurance industry around the world. Our attorneys evaluate insurance coverage issues and litigate insurance coverage disputes involving complex risks and exposures arising under a variety of insurance products. For more about our team, as well as the nature and scope of our insurance coverage practice, please visit www.nicolaidesllp.com.
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Wyoming’s Chancey Williams Drops New Music Video Honoring Veterans
Chancey Williams is one of the fastest-rising musical artists to come out of Wyoming in recent years. He and his partner/fiddle player Brooke Latka, along with the Chancey Williams Band, perform all over the country, performing original songs and even a few covers.
On Friday, Williams dropped his newest song, 'If I Die Before You Wake,' just in time for Veteran's Day.
The song, written by Dave Brainard, Dustin Evans, and Rick Tiger, is a moving tribute to veterans all across America, who put their lives on the line while the rest of us sleep comfortably in our own beds.
I'm back home now; I know you're probably sleeping.
Over here, it's the middle of the day.
I finally found some time to write a letter.
I'm sitting here, a half a world away.
I heard about all them folks protesting,
As if I really want this war.
But that don't stop me from believing,
There's just some things worth fighting for.
Then comes the chorus.
"And if I die before you wake,
I pray the world will take a good look at what God's given us.
That we can only understand
Everything is in his hands.
All we need is a little faith and trust.
I want you to know, it ain't too high a price to pay,
If I die before you wake."
They're powerful words; it's a powerful message.
Of course, the words are matched only by Chancey's powerful vocals. It's a song that means a lot to him, and it's one he wanted to be sure to drop on Veteran's Day.
"I wanted to do something to show my respect for all the priceless, American Veterans," Williams told K2 Radio News. "I knew my friends over at the Wrangler Network felt the same way. I've always liked this song that a couple of my friends wrote. We wanted to do a real stripped down version with just acoustic guitar and vocal. I'm really happy with how it turned out but, mostly, I'm proud to be an American and I can't think of a more important day than Veterans Day."
The song has very few frills, and that's by design. Chancey just wanted his voice, his guitar, and the words of his friends. They're words that speak volumes, to veterans and to those of us who honor them.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Next month’s scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate, whose attorneys say gouged out both of his eyes — each a separate incident — because of severe mental illness, was delayed by a judge on Tuesday.
Andre Thomas had been set to be executed on April 5, sentenced to death for fatally stabbing in March 2004 his estranged wife Laura Christine Boren, 20, their 4-year-old son Andre Lee and her 13-month-old daughter Leyha Marie Hughes, cutting out the hearts of the two children.
He later told police God had instructed him to commit the killings and that he believed all three were demons. The killings of Boren and her children shocked Sherman, a city of about 45,000 residents 65 miles (105 kilometers) north of Dallas.
State District Judge Jim Fallon on Tuesday issued an order withdrawing the execution date. Fallon’s decision came after Thomas’ lawyers had requested additional time to prepare for a court hearing to review his competency.
The Supreme Court has prohibited the death penalty for the intellectually disabled, but not for people with serious mental illness. However, it has ruled that a person must be competent to be executed.
“We are confident that when we present the evidence of Mr. Thomas’s incompetence, the court will agree that executing him would violate the Constitution,” Maurie Levin, Thomas’ attorney, wrote in a statement. “Guiding this blind psychotic man to the gurney for execution offends our sense of humanity and serves no legitimate purpose.”
His attorneys have said that after he gouged out the second eye, he ate it to ensure that the government could not hear his thoughts.
More than 100 faith leaders and others had earlier asked Gov. Greg Abbott to stop the 39-year-old’s execution.
J. Kerye Ashmore, with the Grayson County District Attorney’s Office, which prosecuted the case, said the faith leaders and others calling for clemency for Thomas are not fully informed about the case and have not read any reports or evaluations about his mental state.
“None of these people know anything about the case. They are parroting what the defense has told them,” Ashmore said.
Fallon’s order gives Thomas’ attorneys until July 5 to file their motion asking that the inmate’s competency be reviewed before his execution can proceed. If Fallon decides Thomas’ lawyers have presented sufficient evidence to go forward, experts will be appointed to examine him, and other evidence will be reviewed by the judge before he would make a decision.
“We’re willing to do that. We’re willing for that process to happen and let the judge make the decision. That’s all we want,” Ashmore said.
Levin called Thomas “one of the most mentally ill prisoners in Texas history,” adding that “he is not competent to be executed, lacking a rational understanding of the state’s reason for his execution.”
Ashmore said he’s reviewed records that would seem to indicate Thomas knew about his execution date and that he’s aware that he’s in prison because he killed his estranged wife and her kids. ___ Follow Juan A. Lozano on Twitter at https://twitter.com/juanlozano70. | https://wgntv.com/news/ap-top-headlines/execution-delayed-for-death-row-inmate-who-cut-out-his-eyes/ | 2023-03-08 20:19:52 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/ap-top-headlines/execution-delayed-for-death-row-inmate-who-cut-out-his-eyes/ |
PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner reportedly plead guilty to drug charges on Thursday and could face up to 10 years in custody.
Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
"She drew to the attention of the court that she had committed this act through negligence, unintentionally, " Maria Blagovolina, Griner's lawyer, told NBC this week.
But some local law experts think the basketball star was pushed into a corner.
“I feel like Brittney Griner had no choice. The odds were so stacked against her," said Valena Beety, an ASU law professor.
Nearly 99% of court cases in Russia end in a conviction.
Darius Amiri, chair of the Rose Law Group's immigration department, said the Russian court system heavily favors the prosecution.
"I think the guilty plea is a strategy to get her home faster," Amiri said.
“By pleading guilty at this point, there would be more mercy from the court. She will get a lesser sentence from the court because she would have been found guilty anyway.” Beety said. "I think this could be an opportunity for Russia to look good, to look benevolent, to say we are different than the punitive United States justice system where you incarcerate people for drug offenses, even though they are not."
However, even if Griner does not get leniency, the plea may lead to diplomacy.
"I don’t believe this case will be treated like a normal case," Amiri added.
Amiri said the current international relationships between Russia and the United States may be a major factor. A person guilty of a crime may make it easier to involve Griner in a prisoner exchange.
“It’s a chip that’s being used to gain leverage in a bigger picture element,” Amiri said.
The deputy chief of the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Elizabeth Rood, was in court today. She told reporters she handed Griner a letter in court from the White House and that the WNBA star was doing well despite the challenges.
"I would like again to emphasize the commitment of the United States government at the highest levels to bring home safely Ms. Griner and all US citizens wrongfully detained," Rood said.
However, with the guilty plea, Griner's fate is left to the decisions of the court and the international relations between the two world powers.
"She has no control. She’s in a system where she can't even speak the language. Now she has pled guilty and is completely at the mercy of the Russian government and the U.S. government." Beety said.
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108-year-old publishes children’s book just in time for her birthday
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – A woman in Atlanta who recently turned 108 years old said her age doesn’t even cross her mind.
“I don’t even think about age,” Peggy Cobb said. “I think curiosity is the major thing. I am curious about everything. But also, I have a wide range of interests.”
Cobb loves children’s books and is already the author of several reads.
Now she’s a published author again – just in time for her 108th birthday.
“Painter Pan: The Rainbow Man” isn’t a book she planned on publishing. The story had been written for some time, brought to life by Cobb’s illustrations many years ago.
It is about Painter Pan, a character whose vibrant colors on his cape create rainbows.
“It is a little uplifting, and you think about it after the book is closed,” Cobb said. “Furnish your mind well, and you will always have a comfortable place to live.”
Her book is available on Amazon.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Palmetto, the leading clean energy technology company, today announced strong results of its new Clean Energy Operating Platform that is revolutionizing the end-to-end consumer solar journey, creating operational efficiencies, allowing sales partners to achieve their growth potential, and most importantly, delivering the leading industry customer experience with a 70+ Net Promoter Score.
The revamped Palmetto platform, which was released during 2022, has proven to simplify the consumer transaction experience and automate end-to-end workflows from sales, to permitting and design, installation, and system activation. The company's all-in-one sales tool has resulted in a smoother, more efficient process for sales partners, ultimately resulting in delighted customers who then become ambassadors for solar energy in their communities.
Palmetto points to several key metrics to demonstrate the success of its improved operating system.
- The speed to installation bolstered with streamlined automations, workflows and better turnaround times. This resulted in residential solar systems getting installed 37 days faster than previous averages.
- Consumer sentiment drastically increased with better expectation management and project status updates. Palmetto's Net Promoter Score — the "likelihood to recommend a product or service to a friend or family member" — soared to 77, a 35% increase, which ranks the company at the levels of strong consumer brands like Starbucks and Amazon. Additionally, Palmetto holds a 4.2 rating on Google Reviews, one of the highest amongst the industry, and a 4.1 rating on Better Business Bureau.
- Change orders and cancellations declined by 5% with operational efficiencies. As an example, the creation of knowledge databases consisting of local utility, permitting, and interconnection requirements, along with other workflows lowered operational expenses.
- Driven by the company's already strong growth trajectory over the last year, Palmetto's total installations grew 75% YoY, and system activation increased 82% YoY.
"We are passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience and removing friction from the sales process. The Clean Energy Operating Platform gives us greater opportunities to achieve those goals," stated Chris Kemper, Palmetto Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "I've never been more excited about the promise of Palmetto's software and technology. This is a massive example of how we're easing the intricacies of solar energy adoption and simplifying the decision for homeowners whilst providing operational excellence for our sales partners."
Palmetto offers a seamless, national fulfillment network, servicing homeowners with local sales and installation specialists to advance the clean energy economy in communities across the nation. Palmetto's energy intelligence simulates and models the solar potential and energy load profiles for 84% of rooftops in the U.S., including local requirements for 130+ utility service areas, plus demographic, market and building level data.
For more information about Palmetto and its services, please visit: www.palmetto.com. To explore opportunities and become a sales partner, please visit https://palmetto.com/join-us/sales-member.
Palmetto believes that access to clean energy sources is a right, not a privilege. Palmetto makes it easier and more affordable for homeowners to source their energy from renewables like solar power. They enable brands entering or growing within the residential clean energy market to increase their revenue and decarbonization goals for continued impact and growth. The company's Clean Energy Operating Platform enables end-to-end sales, financing, fulfillment, permitting, energy intelligence insights, digital sales funnel and a digital customer experience. The company was awarded Most Forward-Thinking Contractor by Solar Power World in 2022. Palmetto's Get-Solar, Give-Solar program provides underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa with access to clean energy. Palmetto is a triple bottom line, fully distributed company with teammates throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.palmetto.com.
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Free virtual event promotes diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry
AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The University of Akron's College of Business (CoB), announced that the sixth annual Diversitas Symposium is open for registration. The free virtual event, which serves as a forum for wealth management veterans and emerging talent to discuss the opportunities for next generation advisors in the financial planning industry, will take place on February 8, from noon to 3 p.m. ET. The organization is dedicated to bringing greater age, gender and racial diversity to the financial planning and wealth management industry to secure a brighter future for the industry and the clients it serves.
"As the financial planning profession and the wealth management industry continue to move forward in many ways, an area of extreme importance is the movement to a more diverse, equitable and inclusive profession and industry," said Barry Mulholland, Ph.D., lead organizer of Diversitas and director of the CoB's financial planning program. "While improvement is slow, programs like Diversitas need resources and industry involvement to grow their enrollments. We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, speakers and Partner Universities – without them, none of this would be possible."
The Diversitas Symposium is a gathering of wealth management industry leaders, career influencers, and undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students to discuss the evolving financial services industry. The Symposium, which moved to a virtual format in 2020, will feature virtual panel discussions and breakout sessions, enabling attendees to network and engage on the range of challenges and opportunities in the wealth management industry.
Speakers include some of the financial services industry's top thought leaders and advocates, including Head of Wealth & Advice Solutions at Charles Schwab, Neesha Hathi; Head of Wealth Management Practices and Talent Development at Charles Schwab, Stephanie King; First Vice President, Legal at Cambridge Investment Research, Andrea Shafer; Vice President at Nationwide Annuity Distribution Brokerage, Rich Porter; Managing Director and Senior Managing Counsel at BNY Mellon | Pershing, Tonia Bottoms; Director and Business Development Officer at BNY Mellon | Pershing, Becky Kariuki; Financial Planning Program Director and Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Craig Lemoine; Senior Financial Planning Education Consultant at eMoney, Dr. Emily Koochel; and SVP, Finance and Operations at Lenox Advisors, Marvine Laurent and Hannah Moore, CEO of Amplified Planning and creator of The Externship. Diversitas' keynote sponsor is Charles Schwab along with presenter sponsors: Nationwide Financial and NFP representing the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE), BNY Mellon | Pershing, Cambridge Investment Research, and Cetera Financial Group. Supporting sponsors include the Center for Financial Planning (CFP) Board, The Externship, Jumpstart and the BLX Internship Program.
In addition to The University of Akron, Partner Universities include financial planning programs at leading universities around the U.S., including: Arizona State University; California Lutheran University; California State University Northridge; Kansas State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; The Ohio State University; Olivet College; Pennsylvania Western University; Prairie View A&M University; Purdue University; Texas A&M University; Texas Tech University; UCLA Extension; University of Georgia; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; University of Maryland Global Campus; University of North Florida; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; University of the Incarnate World; University of Wisconsin Green Bay; University of Wisconsin-Madison and Virginia Tech University, to name a few. For a full list of Partner Universities, click here.
"The University of Akron College of Business strongly believes in the tenets of Diversitas. Educating students about career opportunities and welcoming diversity into the wealth management industry is important work," said Dean R.J. Nemer. "Representation matters, and we are happy to serve as the host for the 2023 Diversitas National Virtual Symposium. I extend my gratitude to the program organizers, the Partner Universities, and all of this year's sponsors."
For more information or to register for Diversitas, click here. Professionals can also join the conversation on social media by following Diversitas (@Diversitasfp) on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter and using the hashtag #diversitasFP.
About Diversitas
Diversitas is an organization run by The University of Akron's College of Business focused on making the financial planning profession and the wealth management industry more inclusive through education, mentorship and human connection. Diversitas runs local and nationwide events in an effort to attract underrepresented groups to the financial advisory profession and industry by mitigating the leading barriers to entry – a lack of education, understanding and awareness.
For more information on Diversitas, visit: diversitasfp.org.
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
4-9-7-5
(four, nine, seven, five)
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
4-9-7-5
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Communities all across the Wyoming Valley will gather this weekend to mark Memorial Day. Here is a list of events. If you would like your event included, please email the details to citydesk@citizensvoice.com.
Sunday
Forty Fort: The 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment living history group will hold a Memorial Day service and remembrance for local soldiers who served in the American Revolutionary War 1:30 p.m. at the Forty Fort Meeting House, located at the entrance to the Forty Fort Cemetery, River Street, Forty Fort.
Monday
Ashley: 140th Memorial Day parade begins 9 a.m. and proceeds along Main Street.
Dallas: Memorial Day parade begins 9 a.m. at the American Legion Post and proceeds to the traffic circle.
Dupont: Memorial Day services are planned for 8:30 a.m. at the Polish National Cemetery on Sunset Lane and 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery on Lackawanna Avenue. Parade begins 10 a.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars post with a memorial service 11 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
Duryea: Memorial Day ceremony 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Duryea Veterans of Foreign Wars post, 492, Stephenson St.
Hudson: Veterans of Foreign Wars LANI Memorial Post 6325 Memorial Day service 11:30 a.m. at the post, 35-27 Cleveland St.
Plymouth: Memorial Day services are 11 a.m. at the Shawnee Cemetery.
West Pittston / Exeter: Retired New York Fire Department lieutenant and spokesman for the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, Lt. Anthony “Tony” Tomesheski, will be the guest speaker at the Memorial Day Parade in West Pittston/Exeter. Lineup for the parade begins at 11 a.m. Linden Street and Wyoming Avenue in West Pittston. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m., proceeding down Wyoming Avenue to Wyoming Area Catholic School in Exeter where a short program will be held inside the auditorium featuring the guest speaker.
Wyoming / West Wyoming: Memorial Day Parade begins 9:30 a.m. at Dailey Memorial Park, Shoemaker Avenue, West Wyoming.
West Side: Memorial Day parade begins 10:30 a.m. at Kingston Corners and proceeds along Wyoming Avenue to the Forty Fort Cemetery where a short program will be held.
Wilkes-Barre Twp.: A Mass of Remembrance is planned for 8 a.m. at St. John’s B.C. Church. The parade begins 9:30 a.m. at Casey Avenue, continues right on East Northampton Street to Spruce Street, left on Spruce Street, down Willow Street to Chestnut Street, ending at the Legion post home. | https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/memorial-day-events-in-the-wyoming-valley/article_6a1b9142-c408-5d10-9138-312678b8eb62.html | 2022-05-29 05:02:00 | 1 | https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/memorial-day-events-in-the-wyoming-valley/article_6a1b9142-c408-5d10-9138-312678b8eb62.html |
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
4-0-5-5
(four, zero, five, five)
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Jackie Carolyn (Phillips) Karrow was born on Nov. 9, 1945, in Walters, to Arvell J. “Tip” and Margrey J. (McCarley) Phillips. She attended school at Walters, Apheaton, and graduated from Chattanooga High School. On Jan. 27, 2001, she and Kenneth Karrow were united in marriage in Faxon. They resided in Loveland, Colorado prior to moving to Adrian, Missouri to be closer to family. She departed this life on Monday, June 13, 2022 in Adrian, MO at the age of 76 years, 7 months, and 4 days.
She is survived by her spouse, Kenneth Karrow of Adrian, MO; two daughters: Margie and son-in-law Kevin Caramucci of Waxahachie, TX, and Sally Jarrell of Duncan; grandchildren: Heather Shaw; Kristina and Trevor Pollock; Bailey Gossett; Jordan and Buddy Griswold; Mckenna Caramucci, and Garrett Caramucci; great-grandchildren: Ashlyn Red Elk; Hadleigh Shaw; Deegan Pollock; Ryatt Griswold, and Remington Griswold; siblings: Dub and Michelle Phillips; Linda and Jim Cooper; Arvella Cochrane; Ronnie and Jayna Phillips, and Virginia “Ginny” and Randy Brasier; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arvell J. “Tip” and Margrey Phillips; nephew, Jeff Phillips, and granddaughter, Laura Jo Tarver.
The family will receive friends and family on June 24, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel in Walters.
Graveside service for Jackie Carolyn (Phillips) Karrow of Adrian Missouri, June 25, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Chattanooga Cemetery, Chattanooga, under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home with Tara Brown officiating. | https://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/jackie-phillips-karrow/article_2730cd91-29fa-5594-b3c0-bcb5f921d8aa.html | 2022-06-21 11:28:42 | 0 | https://www.swoknews.com/obituaries/jackie-phillips-karrow/article_2730cd91-29fa-5594-b3c0-bcb5f921d8aa.html |
- Experienced professional with wealth of renewable energy knowledge takes over duties as Chief Operating Officer from Silvia Ortín
- Previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer at Leeward Renewable Energy
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The RWE AG Executive Board has appointed Andrew Flanagan Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RWE Renewables Americas. He will assume the office on 1 July 2022.
Markus Krebber, CEO of RWE AG: "I'm delighted Andrew Flanagan, having a wealth of renewable energy knowledge across all facets of the business, will join our experienced team in North America as COO. Together with Silvia Ortín and Ingmar Ritzenhofen on the Board of RWE Renewables Americas, he will forge ahead with the expansion of our onshore wind and solar portfolio in North America, one of our strategic key focus markets."
Andrew comes to RWE from his position as Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer at Leeward Renewable Energy. There he led project development and power functions, managing a diversified team with a project pipeline of more than 19 gigawatts.
"We're happy to welcome Andrew to the RWE Renewables Americas Board", said Silvia Ortín, CEO at RWE Renewables Americas. "With his extensive renewables background in management, development, financing and construction, Andrew's experience matches very well to our existing team. We look forward to adding his leadership experience to help us expand our operating portfolio in North America."
Andrew Flanagan: "I am thrilled to be joining RWE at this exciting period of the company's further expansion of renewable energies and I look forward to being a part of RWE's ambitious plans for a clean, secure and affordable energy portfolio."
The role of COO has been held by Silvia Ortín as a dual responsibility alongside her CEO duties; the role of CFO has been assumed by Ingmar Ritzenhofen.
In his role as COO, Andrew will be responsible for continuing growing the business and overseeing operations to keep the 35+ operating projects in North America on track. RWE constructs, owns and operates some of the highest performing wind, solar and energy storage projects in the U.S., having installed more than 5,000 MW (4,288 MW pro rata) of generation capacity to date.
North America accounts for more than one third of the RWE Group's renewables capacity playing a key role in RWE's strategy to grow its renewables business.
RWE has significant experience in the North American onshore, solar and storage market with more than 35 projects in operation with more to come and has more than one gigawatt in construction.
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RWE is one of the world's leading renewable energy companies. It has capacity of around 11 gigawatts based on renewable energy, including hydropower and biomass as well as a highly efficient gas fleet and an international energy trading business. RWE wants to expand this position by investing in onshore and offshore windpower, photvoltaics and storage technologies. As a driver of the energy transition, the company also focusses on innovative projects such as floating offshore as well as the generation and use of hydrogen. In addition to its core business, RWE generates electricity from nuclear energy and coal. Government-mandated phaseout roadmaps have been defined for both of these energy sources. The company has a total of around 41 gigawatts of generating capacity in its portfolio and employs around 20,000 people worldwide. RWE has a clear ambition: to be carbon-neutral by 2040. On its way there, the company has set itself ambitious targets for all activities that cause greenhouse gas emissions. The reknowned Science Based Targets initiative has scientifically confirmed that these emission reduction targets are in line with the Paris Agreement.
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FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) (the "Company" or "Playa") announced today an update on the impact of Hurricane Fiona on the Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Cap Cana, Hilton La Romana, Dreams Palm Beach and Dreams Punta Cana.
While there was no structural damage at any of the Company's resorts in the Dominican Republic, the Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Cap Cana and the Hilton La Romana will be closed for a period of time to expedite necessary clean up and repair work as a result of Hurricane Fiona. The resorts are expected to reopen during the fourth quarter of 2022.
The Dreams Palm Beach and Dreams Punta Cana both remain open and operational.
The Company carries property and business interruption insurance and is currently working with its insurance partners to reopen the Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Cap Cana and the Hilton La Romana in a timely manner.
About Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.
Playa is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Playa currently owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 23 resorts (8,595 rooms) under the following brands: Hyatt Zilara, Hyatt Ziva, Hilton All-Inclusive, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Wyndham Alltra, Jewel Resorts and The Luxury Collection. Playa leverages years of all-inclusive resort operating expertise and relationships with globally recognized hospitality brands to provide a best-in-class experience and exceptional value to guests, while building a direct relationship to improve customer acquisition cost and drive repeat business. For more information, please visit www.playaresorts.com.
This press release contains ''forward-looking statements,'' as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words "believe," "expect," "preliminary" (with respect to results), and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Playa's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2022, as updated by Playa's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 4, 2022, and as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Playa's filings with the SEC. Currently, some of the most significant factors that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are the adverse effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic on our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and prospects, reductions in service by the airlines that service the locations where we own resorts or other airline service/capacity issues, the short and longer-term demand for travel, the condition of the global economy and the local economies where we own resorts and the financial markets. While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this quarterly report, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to us (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).
For additional information visit investors.playaresorts.com.
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Priced as low as $300 per reaction, the T2 and T20 kits enable any researcher to immediately access the power of single-cell transcriptomics with no capital investment
WATERTOWN, Mass., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluent BioSciences, a biotechnology company focused on making single-cell analysis simple and accessible to every researcher, announced the launch of two new breakthrough products for 3′ single-cell RNA analysis. Scaled to efficiently fit diverse experimental demands, PIPseq T2 and T20 v3.0 kits capture up to 2,000 and 20,000 single cells or nuclei per reaction, respectively. In addition, Fluent announces early access for higher scale T200 kits, to enable studies up to 200,000 cells in a single sample, as well as an Epitope Sequencing Kit for multi-omics applications.
"Fluent BioSciences is breaking down the barriers to entry in the single-cell market with our ground-breaking PIPseq technology and products" stated Sepehr Kiani, co-founder, and CEO of Fluent BioSciences. "On the heels of a very successful early access phase, the upgraded v3.0 kits offer improved biological resolution in a benchtop kit to truly enable single cell analysis in every laboratory across a range of applications from low cell diversity projects to comprehensive solid tissue studies at unprecedented scale, flexibility and cost efficiency".
Fluent's Pre-templated Instant Partition (PIPs) platform uniquely enables sensitive single cell analysis with simple, easily implemented workflows. PIPseq also does not require expensive instrumentation or complex microfluidic consumables, providing highly cost-effective single cell analysis, which is especially timely as researchers seek to execute ambitious science in a challenging funding environment. PIPseq is priced at $300 per T2 reaction and $900 per T20 reaction, allowing any researcher to access the power of single-cell transcriptome analysis.
Fluent has been collaborating with a leading neuroscience researcher, Dr. Shane Liddelow, Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience at NYU Langone, New York City to evaluate brain tissue samples. "The ease with which we have been able to generate large numbers of single-cells for challenging neuronal samples is amazing," stated Dr. Liddelow. "Sequencing quality, including genes detected, doublet errors, and mitochondrial contamination levels are exceptional, and on par with other methods, and I have no doubt that PIPseq will be an impactful addition to the laboratory repertoire for any researcher." Researchers are invited to contact Fluent to learn more about the early access programs or applying PIPseq to their biological question of interest.
Fluent BioSciences is a privately funded biotechnology company with a mission to accelerate the understanding of biology and disease through accessible, affordable, and scalable solutions for every laboratory from research to the clinic. Fluent's breakthrough PIPseq™ technology enables extremely sensitive and unbiased preparation of proteins and nucleic acids for a broad range of applications including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), without the need for complex instrumentation or expensive consumables.
For more information, visit https://www.fluentbio.com/
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Wright Flood will service, administer and issue NFIP coverage for IAT policyholders and agents
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wright National Flood Insurance Company, the nation's leading provider of federal flood insurance, has announced an agreement to acquire the flood insurance policy book from IAT Insurance Group Inc. and its affiliate Occidental Fire and Casualty Company of North Carolina ("IAT").
Wright Flood will service, administer and issue flood coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for IAT policyholders and agents. Additionally, Wright will also assume the servicing of IAT Insurance Group's private flood business.
Wright Flood has more than 40 years of experience exclusively in the flood insurance industry. It is widely recognized for its industry-specific knowledge, claims response and long-standing commitment to partner with agents and policyholders, especially at the time of a flood loss. Wright Flood takes pride in user-friendly technology, exceptional claims reputation and providing the service customers deserve.
Patricia Templeton-Jones, Wright National Flood Insurance Services president, said she is excited about the partnership with IAT agents.
"IAT Insurance Group has provided flood coverage solutions for the past 15 years for its agent partners and policyholders," Templeton-Jones said. "We look forward to continuing their long history and providing their agents with our experience in the flood insurance industry. Since the inception of the NFIP, Wright Flood has been a premier provider of flood coverage and private flood options for homeowners and business owners."
"Wright has a well-established reputation of providing excellent service to customers and agents, especially at the time of a flood loss," said Joe Tracy, IAT's executive vice president of inland marine, property and aviation. We are confident customers will continue appreciating the peace of mind that comes with having flood coverage."
Beginning in early 2023, Wright Flood will manage IAT's NFIP flood placements. Wright National Flood Insurance Company, which is AM Best-rated as A (Excellent) for financial strength, will issue all new policies and renewals. For retail agents accessing flood coverage through IAT, there will be minimal change in the process to continue to provide NFIP coverage for policyholders.
About Wright National Flood Insurance Company
Wright National Flood Insurance Company, the largest flood insurance provider in the nation, offers federal, excess, and private flood insurance with leading industry experience, rated A (Excellent) by AM Best. Wright Flood takes pride in its exceptional claims reputation, providing superior service customers deserve and its user-friendly technology. Agents and consumers may visit us at www.wrightflood.com and wrightfloodadvice.org. To find an agent, call (866) 373-5663.
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IAT Insurance Group is a privately-owned, specialty insurance group providing property-casualty and surety insurance products for niche markets. With more than 900 employees and office locations across the country, IAT Insurance Group's specialty units include Commercial Transportation, Excess and Surplus, Inland Marine, Reinsurance, Surety and Management Liability. The IAT Insurance Group companies are rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal oversight board ordered the United Mine Workers of America to pay more than $13 million in compensation to an Alabama coal company where members have been on strike for more than a year, a ruling the union said Wednesday it would challenge.
The National Labor Relations Board said Warrior Met Coal Mining was due some $13.3 million for costs including increased security, damage repair and lost revenues from unmined coal, and individuals were due almost $30,000, mostly for damage to vehicles. Both amounts included interest.
The union, with roughly 1,100 members who went on strike against the Alabama-based company on April 1, 2021, called the NLRB assessment an “outrageous” decision that it planned to fight.
“Is it now the policy of the federal government that unions be required to pay a company’s losses as a consequence of their members exercising their rights as working people? This is outrageous and effectively negates workers’ right to strike. It cannot stand,” international union president Cecil E. Roberts said in a statement.
A company representative did not immediately return an email seeking comment. The NLRB, which is handling charges related to both the company and the union, issued the order on July 22.
The union and company signed an agreement providing that the union pay damages for “strike misconduct,” and the board approved it, spokeswoman Kayla Blado said. The agency is currently assessing the cost, she said.
“If there is not agreement with the region’s ultimate conclusion, the region will commence a proceeding before an administrative law judge where the parties can present arguments and evidence about what each considers to be appropriate damages,” she said in a statement.
Both the union and Warrior Met have blamed each other for the prolonged strike, which centers on the company’s mining operations southwest of Birmingham. The two sides have talked as recently as last week, a union spokesman said.
The union is striking at Warrior Met’s No. 4 and No. 7 mines, a preparation plant and a central shop, all in Tuscaloosa County. The union and Warrior Met reached an agreement to end the walkout a few days after it began, but members rebuffed the settlement.
United Mine Workers has said union members gave up money to bring the company out of the Walter Energy bankruptcy six years ago, and workers have sought improved health benefits. Warrior Met contends it offered workers a competitive package that would protect jobs and the company’s future.
In May, Warrior Met reported net income of $146.2 million in the first quarter compared with a loss of $21.4 million for the same period last year. The company said the strike cost it $6.7 million for the quarter because of security and other expenses, and having the mines idle cost $3 million.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Local kids are getting a chance to ‘kick it’ with soccer legend DaMarcus Beasley this week as the Fort Wayne native is hosting his Beasley Futbol camp this week at The Plex North.
Beasley played his first two years of prep soccer at South Side High School before heading to Florida to play at IMG Academy. He then went on to a pro career that included being the only U.S. player to appear in four FIFA World Cups along with 126 caps.
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BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building global consensus and bolstering confidence in world economic recovery is a critical task for the 17th G20 Summit, with the theme "Recover Together, Recover Stronger."
As a new driving force for global economic growth, the digital economy has great significance. The added value of the digital economy in 47 countries around the world reached $38.1 trillion in 2021, with an increase of 15.6 percent year on year, according to a report titled "World Internet Development Report 2022".
Against this background, China on Wednesday called on G20 members to make joint efforts in invigorating digital cooperation so as to let the fruits of the development of the digital economy benefit people of all countries.
Building global digital economic paradigm
China stands ready to continue cooperating with the G20 members to jointly build a global digital economic paradigm featuring benefits for all, balance, coordination, inclusiveness, win-win cooperation and common prosperity, said Chinese President Xi Jinping when attending and addressing the summit in Indonesia's resort island of Bali.
Multilateralism must be upheld, Xi stressed, calling for strengthened international cooperation.
Noting that development should be prioritized, the Chinese president said the digital gap must be bridged and innovation should serve as the driving force for promoting post-pandemic recovery.
During the 2016 Hangzhou G20 Summit, China for the first time put the digital economy on the G20 agenda, vowing to innovate development patterns and tap growth potential.
At the following summits of the group in 2017 and 2018, world leaders also held extensive discussions on how to strengthen cooperation in developing the digital economy while addressing the challenges brought about by new technologies.
During these years, multiple G20 summits have made it clear that the digital economy is an increasingly important driver of global economic growth, and the G20, which includes the world's major economies, represents the leading force in the development of the digital economy.
China in action
The Chinese president also underlined that China will continue to work with G20 members to foster a "balanced, coordinated and inclusive" global digital economy landscape that brings benefits to all and features win-win cooperation and shared prosperity.
China has launched the initiative of building a Digital Silk Road, and has identified digital economy as a key area of cooperation under the Global Development Initiative, according to Xi.
China has proposed the G20 Action Plan on Digital Innovation and Cooperation, which is aimed at promoting the innovative application of digital technology and making innovation outcomes beneficial to all and shared by all, and welcomes the participation of all parties, Xi said.
China, as the world's second largest economy and the largest developing country, has attached great importance to developing the digital economy, and its digital development will inject new impetus into global economic recovery and create new opportunities for common development.
Over the past decade, China has witnessed remarkable progress in its digital economy, the value of which reached 45.5 trillion yuan (about $6.3 trillion) in 2021, accounting for 39.8 percent of the country's GDP, according to a report released by the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies on November 9.
By June 2022, there were 1.05 billion internet users in China, and the internet penetration rate had reached 74.4 percent, read a white paper titled "Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace" released by China's State Council Information Office on November 7.
The country hosts the world's largest 5G network and is one of the global leaders in 5G standards and technology, with 1.85 million 5G cell towers and 455 million 5G cell phone subscribers, according to the white paper.
Still, the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and long-range objectives through 2035, which map out a blueprint for the country's new journey toward the full construction of a modern socialist country, makes it clear that China will continue to put efforts in promoting the digital economy.
The country aims to raise the proportion of the added value of core digital economy industries in its GDP to 10 percent in 2025, up from 7.8 percent in 2020, according to the plan.
By 2025, China will see the digital transformation of industries reach a new level, digital public services will become more inclusive, and the digital economy governance system will improve noticeably, as per the plan.
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No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan are on a collision course in the Big Ten East and the trajectory of their championship itineraries is unlikely to be decided this week.
The Buckeyes are focusing on making fixes on Saturday at Maryland, and coach Ryan Day is fixed on making sure Ohio State keeps its focus on the task at hand.
Based on the 340 yards gained on the ground against Indiana, it would appear the running game for the Buckeyes would be the least of its concerns.
The assumption would be wrong because the health of running backs TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams and Chip Trayanum lingers as a question mark for the Buckeyes (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten) with the game at Maryland (6-4, 3-4) on Saturday the last before the showdown with the rival Wolverines in Columbus on Nov. 26.
Day said Tuesday he was optimistic his backs were close to returning.
“We feel like we have a really good chance to get all three of those guys back for next week,” Day said. “Maybe one of them won’t, but I’d be shocked if all three would not be available. Hopefully we’ll get at least two of them back and go from there.”
Williams rushed for 147 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown, before exiting with a lower leg injury late in the second quarter vs. the Hoosiers. He started a second straight game with Henderson out with a nagging foot injury.
Henderson also missed games against Rutgers and Northwestern and exited early vs. Toledo and Michigan State. Meanwhile, Williams sat out theMichigan State game and had two carries against Penn State before an injury ended his day.
Freshman Dallan Hayden has been picking up the slack and against the Hoosiers he ran for 102 yards, but the depth behind him is precarious.
Trayanum played for Arizona State until transferring in January. He was converted to a linebacker for the Buckeyes but after running back Evan Pryor sustained a season-ending knee injury before the season, he began practicing with the offense. Another back, TC Caffey, is out for the season as well.
Unfortunately for Trayanum, he was injured and unable to play in the Indiana game. He has one carry for nine yards this season.
The Buckeyes had to get creative. Wide receiver Xavier Johnson lined up in the backfield and ran for a 71-yard touchdown vs. the Hoosiers.
“There’s a lot of variables that come into play, and the only way to do that is to build a tremendous amount of depth,” Day said.
The Terrapins lost to Wisconsin 23-10 and Penn State 30-0 in their past two games but Maryland coach Mike Locksley is hoping to catch the Buckeyes looking ahead to Michigan.
“As I told our team, there’s nothing more dangerous than a desperate man that has nothing to lose. That’s kind of where we are,” he said. “They’ve got everything to lose. They’ve got a big game after ours.”
In order for Maryland to pull the upset, quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa needs to get back on track. He has completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 2,152 yards with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions this season but in the past two games he has thrown for 77 and 74 yards, respectively, with a 46.6 completion rate.
Tagovailoawas also sacked seven times by the Nittany Lions.
“The thing that jumped out for this game,” Locksley said, “is that I felt we got out-toughed, and that’s personal for me.”
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A court in Kenya on Friday gave police five more days to hold a pastor facing possible terror-related charges in the deaths of more than 100 his congregants, many of whom are believed to have starved to death.
Police rescued 15 emaciated parishioners from the 800-acre Kilifi County property of Paul Mackenzie last month. Four of them died after the group was taken to a hospital, and survivors told investigators the pastor had instructed them to fast to death before the world ends so they could meet Jesus.
A search of Mackenzie’s property, located in a remote forested area, found more than 100 bodies and dozens of mass graves dug out, authorities have said. Autopsies on the bodies were ongoing, but completed ones showed some of the buried people had died of starvation, strangulation or suffocation.
Mackenzie was arrested two weeks ago for alleged links to cultism. A lower court freed him this week but he was rearrested and presented to a higher court. Police have said their investigations pointed to signs of radicalization.
The court that ordered Mackenzie held for five more days is considering an application for a further 90-day detention.
The pastor was arrested twice before — in 2019 and in March of this year — in connection with the deaths of children. He was released on bond both times, and those cases are still proceeding through the court system.
Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday formed a committee of inquiry into the deaths.
Ruto tasked the committee with establishing the circumstances under which people died and identifying other individuals and organizations that may bear responsibility and making recommendations.
The country’s broadcast regulator, the Kenya Film and Classification Board, sounded the alarm in 2017 on content televised by Mackenzie that might promote radicalization. The board’s former chairperson, Ezekiel Mutua, told local media that the content was taken off the air and law enforcement agencies were notified.
Another pastor in the same county, Ezekiel Odero, was arrested last week in connection with the deaths of congregants at his coastal megachurch. On Thursday, a court said Odero could be released from jail if he posted a bond in the amount of 3 million Kenyan shillings (about $22,000) or cash bail of 1.5 million shillings ($11,000).
Odero’s lawyers acknowledged after his arrest that 15 people died at his church but said the deaths were reported at a police station as required by law. Police have said there was no evidence at the time to suggest a crime was involved.
The pastor remains under investigation for his ties to Mackenzie, from whom he bought a television channel in 2019.
Kenya’s national communications authority last week suspended Odero’s TV channel for airing inappropriate content on exorcism during hours when adult programming is not allowed. ( | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/kenyan-pastor-suspected-in-cult-deaths-to-remain-jailed/ | 2023-05-06 00:36:21 | 0 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/kenyan-pastor-suspected-in-cult-deaths-to-remain-jailed/ |
Allen County has had a bit more pocket change lately as its investments in 2022 started earning more interest.
County Treasurer William Royce told the Allen County Commissioners today that income from investments in U.S. Treasury bills was nearly flat during 2021. But last year he was able to secure an average interest rate of 3.1% percent.
In 2021 the interest rates averaged only .22%, he said.
Royce said he did not reinvest money in 2021 because the accounts weren't paying much more than keeping the money in a checking account.
The county's investments in 2021 earned $170,789, the treasurer's annual report says.
Bank accounts last year yielded around 3% to 4%, in interest, the treasurer's annual report says.
So far this year, "the has rate hit 5%, which I think is really amazing, considering last year," Royce said.
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- Finished 2022 ahead of guidance, with total revenue of $355.0 million in the fourth quarter, up 6% y/y; total revenue was $361.4 million and up 8% y/y on a constant currency basis
- Q4'22 was the most profitable FCF quarter in Wix history with FCF1 of $52.0 million, ahead of guidance
- Cost efficiencies expected to generate an additional $50 million of savings in 2023 (~$65 million annualized), accelerating path to profitability
- Exceptional brand strength of Wix enabling an evolution in our marketing strategy and demonstrating our category leadership -- despite reducing acquisition marketing spend by ~50% in Q4, we have seen stable new cohort bookings
- Executed $243 million2 of ordinary share repurchases in Q4, representing approximately 5% of our total ordinary shares outstanding, underscoring board and management conviction in our current and future ability to generate strong free cash flow
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company provided its initial outlook for the first quarter and full year 2023. Please visit the Wix Investor Relations website at https://investors.wix.com/ to view the Q4'22 Shareholder Update and other materials.
"In the face of a dynamic macroeconomic environment this year, we shifted our focus toward tightening spending and becoming more efficient in the execution of our priorities. Through all of this, we continued to lead through innovation. We released hundreds of new products and features throughout 2022 to improve our platform for self creators and partners. Among the most notable releases this year were Wix Blocks for developers, our new Wix Editor, Wix Portfolio and our new AI Text Creator," said Avishai Abrahami, Wix Co-founder and CEO. "We enter 2023 with great confidence that we are creating a best-in-class platform that will bring forth innovation and create lasting value for our users and shareholders. The actions and strategies implemented this past year position us well to weather this uncertain period, emerge a stronger and more profitable software company, and achieve 'Rule of 40' in 2025. While internet growth is currently reverting back to the pre-pandemic trendline, we believe there are still many years of significant expansion ahead. The potential for Wix in 2023 and beyond is enormous, and I am excited about what is to come."
Lior Shemesh, CFO at Wix, added, "We ended 2022 on strong footing with Q4 and full year revenue above our guidance range as well as the strongest quarter of free cash flow1 in our history. Earlier this month, we began implementing further cost efficiency measures that we expect to yield an additional $50 million of cost savings in 2023 and $65 million on an annualized basis. Combined with our original cost reduction plan, we now expect total cost savings of $200 million in 2023 and $215 million of annualized savings compared to the plan we shared at our May 2022 Analyst Day. By continuing to control what we can, we expect to accelerate profitability with positive GAAP and non-GAAP net income now expected sooner than originally anticipated, exit 2023 with a FCF1 margin of ~12-13%, and achieve the 'Rule of 40' in FY2025 under varying revenue growth scenarios."
Accelerated Path to Profitability
We are confident in and committed to achieving "Rule of 40" in FY2025 under varying future growth scenarios with the acceleration of our path to profitability through additional cost reduction measures.
On top of the $150 million cost reduction plan announced in August 2022, we are implementing an incremental $50 million of cost savings in 2023. These savings consist of a further reduction in headcount that took place last week, increased hosting efficiencies and a reduction in capex. On an annualized basis, these actions create $65 million of savings for a total of $215 million of annualized cost savings compared to the three-year plan shared at our May 2022 Analyst Day.
As a result of these actions, we now expect to achieve key financial milestones approximately 2 years sooner than previously anticipated in our three-year plan:
- Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to increase to 66% in FY2023 with an exit margin of 67%. Creative Subscriptions non-GAAP gross margin is expected to reach 80% in FY2023
- Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be down to 59-60% of revenue for FY2023 – a level previously anticipated for FY2025
- More than $100 million of non-GAAP operating income and positive non-GAAP net income expected in FY2023 – targets previously anticipated for late-FY2024
- Positive GAAP operating income and net income expected for FY2025 – targets previously anticipated beyond the three-year horizon
- Partners business expected to generate positive FCF by mid-FY2024 – more than a year ahead of our three-year plan shared in May 2022
With increased efficiency across our business as well as improved technological capabilities achieved over the last couple of years, we made the difficult decision to rightsize the organization to meet current demand needs. As a result, we heavy-heartedly parted ways with approximately 370 of our employees last week, or nearly 7% of our total workforce. This reduction primarily occurred across our Customer Care team, which we were able to realign without sacrificing the level and quality of service provided to our users.
This headcount reduction, in addition to the efficiency efforts and savings implemented throughout 2022, will bring our total headcount from nearly 6,100 at the end of Q1'22 to roughly 5,200 at the end of this process, reflecting a 15% decrease.
Success in Evolving our Marketing Strategy
As mentioned last quarter, in September we began tests to adjust our marketing approach to focus on higher-intent users. We accelerated this testing throughout Q4, and in doing so, we reduced investment in acquisition marketing in the quarter by nearly 50% compared to the previous year.
The results were outstanding. Despite reducing acquisition marketing spend by 50%, we have seen stable new cohort bookings.
We believe the driver of this success is the strength of our brand. Our investments in building a global, scaled brand over the past 15 years have made Wix synonymous with relevant general keywords on the internet. So when people are searching for a "website builder", for example, they are actually searching for Wix.
Based on these phenomenal results, we plan to continue executing this new marketing strategy and expect investment in acquisition marketing to remain at these reduced levels throughout 2023. We also plan to shift dollars to invest more into our brand going forward in order to drive future growth. We will continue developing plans throughout 1H23 for this new marketing strategy and expect brand marketing investment to be higher in 2H23. We currently estimate this increased brand marketing investment to be roughly 3-4% of revenue in 2H23. With this evolution of our marketing strategy, we still expect lower sales and marketing expenses in 2023 compared to 2022 as our efficiency improves from this new strategy.
Q4 2022 Financial Results
- Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $355.0 million, up 6% y/y
- Creative Subscriptions revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $265.3 million, up 8% y/y
- Business Solutions revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $89.8 million, up 3% y/y
- Partners revenue4 in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $94.6 million, up 23% y/y
- Total bookings in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $371.8 million, up 6% y/y
- Creative Subscriptions bookings in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $281.8 million , up 7% y/y
- Business Solutions bookings in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $90.0 million, up 3% y/y
- Total gross margin on a GAAP basis in the fourth quarter of 2022 was 64%
- Total non-GAAP gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2022 was 65%
- GAAP net loss in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $(39.0) million, or $(0.67) per share
- Non-GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2022 was $35.6 million, or $0.61 per share
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $53.2 million, while capital expenditures totaled $14.6 million, leading to free cash flow of $38.6 million
- Excluding the capex investment associated with our new headquarters office build out, free cash flow for the fourth quarter of 2022 would have been $52.0 million
- Executed $243 million in repurchases of ordinary shares2, or approximately 5% of total shares outstanding, under Board-authorized $300 million share repurchase program
FY 2022 Financial Results
- Total revenue for the full year 2022 was $1.39 billion, up 9% y/y
- Transaction revenue3 for the full year was $148.2 million, up 14% y/y
- Total bookings for the full year 2022 were $1.47 billion, up 4% y/y
- Creative Subscriptions bookings for the full year 2022 were $1.12 billion , up 3% y/y
- Business Solutions bookings for the full year 2022 were $350.7 million, up 6% y/y
- Total gross margin on a GAAP basis for the full year 2022 was 62%
- Total non-GAAP gross margin for the full year 2022 was 64%
- GAAP net loss for the full year 2022 was $(424.9) million, or $(7.33) per share
- Non-GAAP net loss for the full year 2022 was $(10.0) million, or $(0.17) per share
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the full year 2022 was $37.2 million, while capital expenditures totaled $70.7 million, leading to free cash flow of $(33.5) million
- Excluding the capex investment associated with our new headquarters office build out, free cash flow for the full year 2022 would have been $32.4 million
- Added 96 thousand net premium subscriptions in full year 2022 to reach nearly 6.1 million as of December 31, 2022, a 2% increase over the total number of premium subscriptions at December 31, 2021
- Registered users as of December 31, 2022 were 243 million, representing a 10% increase compared to December 31, 2021
- Total employee headcount as of December 31, 2022 of 5,516, including 152 part time employees, down 7% y/y
Financial Outlook
We are encouraged by the strong fundamentals of our business.
Assuming no deterioration in the macro environment, we expect total revenue in Q1'23 to be $367-$371 million, representing approximately 7-9% y/y growth.
For the full year, we expect total revenue to be $1,510 - $1,535 million, representing approximately 9 - 11% y/y growth.
Our focus in 2023 will continue to be on driving cost efficiencies across the business while innovating industry-first products for our users. As a result of the $50 million of incremental cost savings expected in 2023 (~$65 million on an annualized basis), we anticipate profitability to accelerate compared to the three-year plan outlined at our Analyst Day in May 2022.
Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to increase to ~66% for the full year 2023 with an exit margin of ~67%. This improvement will be driven by increases in gross margin to Creative Subscriptions, which we expect will be ~80% and Business Solutions, which we expect to be ~27% in 2023.
Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be slightly down y/y to 59-60% of revenue for full year 2023 as operational efficiencies from our cost reduction efforts materialize.
We expect depreciation expenses of approximately $17 - $19 million, non-HQ related capex of approximately $8 - $9 million and HQ-related capex of $50 - $55 million for full year 2023. Due to the timing of vendor payments associated with the buildout of our headquarters, we now anticipate HQ-related capex of $5 - 10 million in 2024 following the completion of the project in late 2023. The total cost associated with the buildout of our headquarters remains ~$150 million, unchanged from prior expectations.
As a result, free cash flow excluding HQ investments is expected to be roughly $152 - $162 million, or 10-11% of revenue in 2023. We expect free cash flow margin to improve as we progress through the year and exit 2023 with a free cash flow margin of ~12-13%, driven by the new efficiencies implemented in 1H23.
Finally, stock-based compensation is expected to decrease to 15% of revenue in 2023, down from 17% of revenue in 2022, as headcount across the organization declines. We expect stock-based compensation as a percentage of revenue to continue to decline y/y through 2025.
The accelerated profitability expected in 2023 will put us on the path to achieve the "Rule of 40" in 2025.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Wix will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. To participate on the live call, analysts and investors should register and join at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI5eb72bdb2bf1417e924830624d187210. A replay of the call will be available through February 22, 2024 via the registration link.
Wix will also offer a live and archived webcast of the conference call, accessible from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at https://investors.wix.com/.
About Wix.com Ltd.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Operating Metrics
To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Wix uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: bookings, cumulative cohort bookings, bookings on a constant currency basis, revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, free cash flow, free cash flow, as adjusted, free cash flow margins, non-GAAP R&D expenses, non-GAAP S&M expenses, non-GAAP G&A expenses, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP cost of revenue expense, non-GAAP financial expense, non-GAAP tax expense (collectively the "Non-GAAP financial measures"). Measures presented on a constant currency or foreign exchange neutral basis have been adjusted to exclude the effect of y/y changes in foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Bookings is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by adding the change in deferred revenues and the change in unbilled contractual obligations for a particular period to revenues for the same period. Bookings include cash receipts for premium subscriptions purchased by users as well as cash we collect from business solutions, as well as payments due to us under the terms of contractual agreements for which we may have not yet received payment. Cash receipts for premium subscriptions are deferred and recognized as revenues over the terms of the subscriptions. Cash receipts for payments and the majority of the additional products and services (other than Google Workspace) are recognized as revenues upon receipt. Committed payments are recognized as revenue as we fulfill our obligation under the terms of the contractual agreement. Non-GAAP gross margin represents gross profit calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization, divided by revenue. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) represents operating income (loss) calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, amortization, acquisition-related expenses and sales tax expense accrual and other G&A expenses (income). Non-GAAP net income (loss) represents net loss calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, amortization, sales tax expense accrual and other G&A expenses (income), amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs and acquisition-related expenses and non-operating foreign exchange expenses (income). Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share represents non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of shares used in computing GAAP loss per share. Free cash flow represents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow, as adjusted, represents free cash flow further adjusted to exclude capital expenditures associated with our new headquarters. Free cash flow margins represent free cash flow divided by revenue. Non-GAAP cost of revenue represents cost of revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP R&D expenses represent R&D expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP S&M expenses represent S&M expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP G&A expenses represent G&A expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP operating expenses represent operating expenses calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for the impact of share-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses and amortization. Non-GAAP financial expense represents financial expense calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for unrealized gains of equity investments, amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs and non-operating foreign exchange expenses. Non-GAAP tax expense represents tax expense calculated in accordance with GAAP as adjusted for provisions for income tax effects related to non-GAAP adjustments.
The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these measures provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the reconciliation tables provided below. The accompanying tables have more details on the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures and the related reconciliations between these financial measures. The Company is unable to provide reconciliations of free cash flow, free cash flow, as adjusted, cumulative cohort bookings, non-GAAP gross margin, and non-GAAP tax expense to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort because items that impact those GAAP financial measures are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Such information may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future financial results.
Wix also uses Creative Subscriptions Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) as a key operating metric. Creative Subscriptions ARR is calculated as Creative Subscriptions Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) multiplied by 12. Creative Subscriptions MRR is calculated as the total of (i) all active Creative Subscriptions in effect on the last day of the period, multiplied by the monthly revenue of such Creative Subscriptions, other than domain registrations in effect on the last day of the period; (ii) the average revenue per month from domain registrations; (iii) monthly revenue from other partnership agreements.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements may include projections regarding our future performance, including, but not limited to revenue, bookings and free cash flow, and may be identified by words like "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "aim," "forecast," "indication," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "outlook," "future," "will," "seek" and similar terms or phrases. The forward-looking statements contained in this document, including the quarterly and annual guidance, are based on management's current expectations, which are subject to uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, our expectation that we will be able to attract and retain registered users and generate new premium subscriptions; our expectation that we will be able to increase the revenue we derive from the sale of premium subscriptions and business solutions, through our partners; our expectation that new products and developments, as well as third-party products we will offer in the future within our platform, will receive customer acceptance and satisfaction, including the growth in market adoption of our online commerce solutions; our assumption that historical user behavior can be extrapolated to predict future user behavior; our expectations regarding execution of our multi-year strategic plan and cost reduction plan; our prediction of the future revenues generated by our user cohorts and our ability to maintain and increase such revenue growth; our expectation to maintain and enhance our brand and reputation; and thereby increase user retention, user engagement and sales; our expectation that our products created for markets outside of North America will continue to generate growth in those markets; our plans to successfully localize our products, including by making our product, support and communication channels available in additional languages and to expand our payment infrastructure to transact in additional local currencies and accept additional payment methods; our expectations regarding the extent of the impact on our business and operations of the COVID-19 pandemic, including uncertainty relating to expected consumer dynamics after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, the effectiveness of government policies, vaccine administration rates and other factors; our expectation regarding the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on our business; our expectations relating to the repurchase of our ordinary shares and/or Convertible Notes pursuant to our repurchase program; our expectation that we will effectively manage the growth of our infrastructure; changes we expect may occur to technologies used in our solutions; our expectations regarding the outcome of any regulatory investigation or litigation, including class actions; our expectations regarding future changes in our cost of revenues and our operating expenses on an absolute basis and as a percentage of our revenues, as well as our ability to achieve profitability; our expectations regarding changes in the global, national, regional or local economic, business, competitive, market, and regulatory landscape, including as a result of increasing interest rates and inflationary pressures, lasting effects of COVID-19, and as a result of the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia; our planned level of capital expenditures and our belief that our existing cash and cash from operations will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future; our expectations with respect to the integration and performance of acquisitions; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel; our expectations about entering into new markets and attracting new customer demographics, including our ability to successfully attract new partners and grow our partner activities as anticipated and other factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2022. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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NEW YORK — (AP) — A Colorado school is creating a “zen den” for troubled students. A soccer coach in Pittsburgh goes out of her way to relieve pressure on players. A Chicago community group equips a van for mobile mental health help, and a Los Angeles school trains students to counsel peers.
Each effort to tackle youth mental health issues has been featured on a local CBS newscast recently, examples of a movement toward "solutions journalism."
The idea is that reporters need to be more than the bearer of bad news.
“We want to look past the who, what, where and why to asking ‘how can we help?’” said Wendy McMahon, co-president of CBS News and the CBS Television Stations. “How can we help make our communities better places to live? That's the aspiration.”
CBS has trained news leaders in solutions journalism at the 14 local stations it owns, in big markets like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, and opened an “innovation lab” for them to work together on stories.
The network works with the Solutions Journalism Network, an organization formed in 2013 by two former New York Times reporters, David Bornstein and Tina Rosenberg, and entrepreneur Courtney Martin. The Times reporters wrote a column called "Fixes" that was often popular despite dealing with tough, dry subjects like foster care, homelessness or childhood trauma.
Coverage of calamity — shootings, fires, accidents — is such a staple that the phrase, “if it bleeds, it leads,” was popularized for local TV news. But that's a downer at a time news outlets don't need another excuse for consumers to leave. Research picks up on people who feel their community isn't covered unless something bad happens, McMahon said.
That's why the CBS stations emphasize finding people and organizations trying to tackle problems.
Among other stories that reflect that focus: training resource officers in Georgia to prevent the arrest of children in schools; efforts in New York, Denver and Sacramento to speed up the resolution of criminal cases; a California county's solution to stop wage theft in restaurants; a new sea wall being constructed in New York to deal with climate change.
Following the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, CBS stations looked into why safety recommendations for the airline and trucking industries haven't been followed.
“It differentiates us from our competition and serves our communities,” said Chad Cross, who runs the CBS innovation lab.
When they began promoting the idea to industry audiences, Borstein of the Solutions Journalism Network recalled that they often saw impassive faces and folded arms in front of them.
Many journalists see themselves as investigators responsible for pointing out the ills of society, a job that's become tougher than ever with financial troubles that have emptied newsrooms. Solutions were the province of others. If news is bad, so be it.
“Covering death day after day does get depressing,” Matthew Ingram wrote in Columbia Journalism Review. “But what is the alternative — to not report on what is happening because it makes people sad?”
That explains residual disdain for efforts to promote "good news," which had a burst of popularity during the pandemic. Actor John Krasinski started an uplifting YouTube channel, "Some Good News," and musician David Byrne started his "Reasons to be Cheerful" website.
Bornstein said solutions journalism is not “good news. It's rigorous reporting that is examining how people are responding to problems.”
McMahon views people who don’t see the importance of promoting solutions as cynical.
“There are problem-solvers,” she said. “There are solution-seekers, throughout this country and in each and every one of our cities. These are people and groups with so much ingenuity and so much passion. Their passion is inspiring to us.”
Some critics see the risk of journalists being seen as advocates if some “solutions” are getting more attention than others. Bornstein said if done right, solutions journalism is no more susceptible to bias than other forms of reporting.
Tom Rosenstiel, journalism professor at the University of Maryland, said the Solutions Journalism Network has done a good job anticipating some of the concerns it faced, particularly the sense that it is encouraging puff pieces about organizations or community leaders. Making sure the stories are strong is an important part of CBS' training, Cross said.
It's important that journalists are leading the effort, as opposed to those who don't support journalism, Rosenstiel said.
In the decade since the Solutions Journalism Network started, thousands of journalists and more than 600 news organizations have undergone training in its tenets, Bornstein said. On its website, it has collected more than 15,000 stories that fits the network's criteria.
Among the posted articles are one from New York magazine about “bystander intervention training” to halt crime, a piece on efforts to encouraged plant-based diets from Byrne's website and a story from Christianity Today magazine about Christians and Muslims working together to translate stories from the Bible into certain African languages.
The network has also named four college journalism programs as hubs of solution journalism, meaning it will be incorporated into teaching and research there. Participating programs are at the University of Georgia, Northwestern, Arizona State and Stony Brook in New York.
If solutions journalism continues to grow, Rosenstiel said it can be an important tool in preventing people from avoiding the news because they find it too depressing.
“We can't just be the watchdog that barks,” he said.
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Fifteen Republican state attorneys general sent letters to the CEOs of Apple and Google on Wednesday demanding they increase their age ratings for the TikTok app.
State governments have increasingly taken aim at the video-hosting platform for its ties to Beijing and the mature content on it. The letters argue that the app’s “Teen” rating in the Google Play Store and “12+” rating in the Apple App Store are deceptively low.
“We’ve known for a long time how TikTok acts as a Chinese Trojan horse, feeding harmful and adult content to children,” Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R) said in a statement. “It exposes kids to harmful content that promotes drugs and alcohol use, glorifies eating disorders and encourages illegal and dangerous ‘challenges,’ whether they are searching for it or not. Drug cartels have even used it to recruit teenagers to join them.”
Knudsen’s letter was joined by GOP attorneys general in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and Virginia.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) filed a lawsuit against TikTok last week arguing its age ratings violated the state’s consumer protection laws against deception, and he and the other officials in the new letters threaten potential legal action if Google and Apple do not change the ratings.
TikTok boasts tens of millions of users and is particularly popular among young people.
“Parents are the first line of defense, but their job is being made more difficult by ratings that misrepresent the true content found on the platform,” Knudsen said. “It’s past time for Apple and Google to do their part in helping parents keep their kids safe online and increase their TikTok ratings.”
The Hill has reached out to Apple, Google and TikTok for comment.
Multiple state governments in recent days have moved to ban TikTok from state devices, in part because of concerns over data privacy on the platform.
Lawmakers and national security officials have raised alarm at TikTok’s Chinese-based parent company, ByteDance, with some suggesting user data is not protected from being accessed by the Chinese Communist Party.
The Biden administration is negotiating with TikTok about a security deal for the platform’s continued use, while a bipartisan group of lawmakers earlier this week introduced a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. | https://wgntv.com/hill-politics/republican-led-states-call-for-apple-google-to-increase-age-rating-for-tiktok/ | 2022-12-14 19:27:24 | 0 | https://wgntv.com/hill-politics/republican-led-states-call-for-apple-google-to-increase-age-rating-for-tiktok/ |
Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk together on Thursday announced that Ford is planning to shift to Tesla’s charging interface—and the superior fast-charging experience of Tesla Superchargers—starting with its next-generation EVs in 2025.
Those next-generation models will have the familiar Tesla port, called North American Charging Standard (NACS), built in, with charging at Tesla Supercharger stations requiring no adapter.
As new Ford EVs are introduced, it will be abandoning the CCS standard in the U.S. completely. When asked whether next-generation Ford EVs will have the CCS port, Ford replied to Green Car Reports: “Gen 2 EVs with the NACS port will have the option of charging at CCS chargers via an adapter.“
In the meantime, Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit vehicles that have the Combined Charging System (CCS) port will be able to charge at 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S., with a Tesla-developed adapter that will be in production early next year.
“We’re totally committed to the NACS interface itself going forward,” said Farley, on a Twitter Spaces event with Musk that served as the reveal stage for the announcement.
“This is a really big deal for our customers,” added Farley, who pointed to the ease of use of the connector and the reliability of it.
Tesla Supercharger network, but Ford’s app
Ford customers won’t need to use the Tesla app, either, as Musk confirmed. “We’re super-happy to support Ford vehicles with the Tesla Supercharger network, and also provide API access so a Ford vehicle can charge at a Tesla Supercharger using the Ford app, seamlessly,” he said.
“We don’t want the Tesla Supercharger network to be a walled garden…we want it to be something that is supportive of electrification and sustainable transport in general,” added Musk.
Ford’s executive team just earlier this week previewed Ford’s Gen 2 EVs, including a three-row EV that will get 350 miles of range from around 100 kwh. Farley said that Ford isn’t going to 600-mile EVs, and it’s prioritizing all the efficiency gains that will allow smaller batteries for a competitive range. He mentioned that the choice of the Tesla standard had a role in that, in making it easier for the customer.
Fast-charging will be enabled by a different piece of hardware available for Ford vehicles than the Magic Dock supplied for CCS vehicles at some Supercharger stations. The charge rate for Ford EVs will not be limited at Supercharger stations, Musk assured, noting that these models will charge at “whatever the physical limit is.”
“We’ll make sure that the adapter is not the limiting factor,” clarified Musk, who earlier in the session said that “it is in our intent to do everything possible to support Ford and have Ford be on equal footing.”
If more automakers or charging companies decide to pivot to NACS, that may leave the U.S. charging landscape with a clear winner, after years of conversations about charger reliability that recently have warranted attention from the federal government. Tesla’s standard was delivered in the Model S starting in 2012 and predates CCS, which didn’t arrive in any production EV until late 2013, in GM’s Chevy Spark EV. The CHAdeMO standard for fast-charging arrived three years before the Model S, but hardware wasn’t installed in the U.S. until after Tesla had already devised its own standard.
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In the shadow of L.A.'s art deco City Hall, musicians jammed onstage, kids got their faces painted, and families picnicked on lawn chairs. Amid the festivity, people waved flags, sported T-shirts and sold buttons — all emblazoned with a familiar slogan: "My Body, My Choice."
This wasn't an abortion rights rally. It wasn't a protest against the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gutted Roe v. Wade. It was the "Defeat the Mandates Rally," a jubilant gathering of anti-vaccine activists in April to protest the few remaining COVID-19 guidelines, such as mask mandates on mass transit and vaccination requirements for health care workers.
Similar scenes have played out across the country during the pandemic. Armed with the language of the abortion rights movement, anti-vaccine forces have converged with right-leaning causes to protest COVID precautions.
And they're succeeding. Vaccine opponents have appropriated "My Body, My Choice," a slogan that has been inextricably linked to reproductive rights for nearly half a century, to fight mask and vaccine mandates across the country — including in California, where lawmakers had vowed to adopt the toughest vaccine requirements in the U.S.
As the anti-vaccine contingent has notched successes, the abortion rights movement has taken hit after hit, culminating in the June 24 Supreme Court decision that ended the federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling leaves it up to states to decide, and up to 26 states are expected to ban or severely limit abortion in the coming months.
Now that anti-vaccination groups have laid claim to "My Body, My Choice," abortion rights groups are distancing themselves from it — marking a stunning annexation of political messaging.
"It's a really savvy co-option of reproductive rights and the movement's framing of the issue," said Lisa Ikemoto, a law professor at the University of California-Davis Feminist Research Institute. "It strengthens the meaning of choice in the anti-vaccine space and detracts from the meaning of that word in the reproductive rights space."
Framing the decision to vaccinate as a singularly personal one also obscures its public health consequences, Ikemoto said, because vaccines are used to protect not just one person but a community of people by stopping the spread of a disease to those who can't protect themselves.
Celinda Lake, a Democratic strategist and pollster based in Washington, D.C., said "My Body, My Choice" is no longer polling well with Democrats because they associate it with anti-vaccination sentiment.
"What's really unique about this is that you don't usually see one side's base adopting the message of the other side's base — and succeeding," she said. "That's what makes this so fascinating."
Jodi Hicks, president of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, acknowledged that the appropriation of abortion rights terminology has worked against the reproductive rights movement. "In this moment, to co-opt that messaging and distract from the work that we're doing, and using it to spread misinformation, is frustrating and it's disappointing," Hicks said.
She said the movement was already gravitating away from the phrase. Even where abortion is legal, she said, some women can't "choose" to get one because of financial or other barriers. The movement is now focusing more heavily on access to health care, using catchphrases such as "Bans Off Our Bodies" and "Say Abortion," Hicks said.
The growth of the anti-vaccination movement
Vaccination hasn't always been this political, said Jennifer Reich, a sociology professor at the University of Colorado-Denver, who has written a book about why parents refuse vaccines for their kids. Opposition to vaccines grew in the 1980s among parents concerned about school vaccine requirements. Those parents said they didn't have enough information about vaccines' potential harmful effects, but it wasn't partisan at the time, Reich said.
The issue exploded onto the political scene after a measles outbreak tied to Disneyland sickened at least 140 people in 2014 and 2015. When California lawmakers moved to prohibit parents from claiming personal belief exemptions for required childhood vaccines, opponents organized around the idea of "medical choice" and "medical freedom." Those opponents spanned the political spectrum, Reich said.
Then came COVID. The Trump administration politicized the pandemic from the outset, starting with masks and stay-at-home orders. Republican leaders and white evangelicals implemented that strategy on the ground, Reich said, arguing against vaccine mandates when COVID vaccines were still only theoretical — scaring people with rhetoric about the loss of personal choice and images of vaccine passports.
They gained traction despite an obvious inconsistency, she said: Often, the same people who oppose vaccine requirements — arguing that it's a matter of choice — are against abortion rights.
"What's really changed is that in the last two or so years, it's become highly partisan," Reich said.
Joshua Coleman leads V is for Vaccine, a group that opposes vaccine mandates. He said he deploys the phrase strategically depending on what state he's working in.
"In a state or a city that is more pro-life, they're not going to connect with that messaging, they don't believe in full bodily autonomy," Coleman said.
But in places like California, he takes his "My Body, My Choice" rhetoric where he thinks it will be effective, like the annual Women's March, where he says he can sometimes get feminists to consider his perspective.
Co-opting the slogan
Perception of the word "choice" has changed over time, said Alyssa Wulf, a cognitive linguist based in Oakland, Calif. The word now evokes an image of an isolated decision that doesn't affect the broader community, she said. It can frame an abortion seeker as self-centered, and a vaccine rejector as an individual making a personal health choice, Wulf said.
Beyond linguistics, anti-vaccination activists are playing politics, intentionally trolling the abortion rights groups by using their words against them, Wulf said. "I really believe there's a little bit of an 'eff you' in that," Wulf said. "We're going to take your phrase."
Tom Blodget, a retired Spanish-language instructor from Chico, Calif., sported a "My Body, My Choice" shirt — complete with an image of a cartoon syringe — at the Defeat the Mandates Rally in Los Angeles. It was "an ironic thing," he said, meant to expose what he sees as the hypocrisy of Democrats who support both abortion and vaccine mandates. Blodget said he is "pro-life" and believes that COVID vaccines are not immunizations but a form of gene therapy, which is not true.
For Blodget, and many other anti-vaccination activists, there is no inconsistency in this position. Abortion is not a personal health decision akin to getting a shot, they say: It is simply murder.
"Women say they can have an abortion because it's their body," Blodget said. "If that's a valid thing for a lot of people, why should I have to take an injection of some concoction?"
About a week later and nearly 400 miles to the north in Sacramento, state lawmakers heard testimony on bills about abortion and COVID vaccines. Two protests, one against abortion and one against vaccine mandates, converged. Truckers from the "People's Convoy," a group that opposes COVID mandates that had been touring the country with its message of "medical freedom," testified against a bill that would stop police from investigating miscarriages or stillbirths as murders. Anti-abortion activists lined up to oppose a bill that would update reporting requirements to the state's vaccine registry.
"My Body, My Choice" was ubiquitous: Kids petting police horses in front of the Capitol wore T-shirts with the slogan, and truckers watching a sword dance toted signs above their heads.
At the time, two tough legislative proposals to mandate COVID vaccines for schoolchildren and most workers had already been shelved without a vote. One controversial vaccination proposal remained: a bill to allow children 12 and older to get COVID vaccines without parental consent.
Lawmakers have since watered down the measure, raising the minimum age to 15, and it awaits crucial votes. They have shifted their attention to the latest political earthquake: abortion.
KHN (Kaiser Health News) is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues. It is an editorially independent operating program of KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation).
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Entergy affirms adjusted EPS guidance and outlooks; commits to continue to work with regulators on behalf of customers
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Dec. 23, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued two orders in ongoing proceedings involving the customer rate impacts of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station. SERI operates Grand Gulf and owns or leases 90% of the station.
"We believe Friday's FERC orders are a positive step toward resolving a number of long-standing issues raised by our retail regulators. While we disagree with some elements of FERC's findings, in particular its ruling on the sale leaseback claim, we are pleased that FERC's remedy results in no additional refunds due to customers beyond those already provided in 2021 on the uncertain tax positions taken by SERI," said Drew Marsh, Entergy's chief executive officer. "SERI has consistently maintained that its tax strategy was in the best interest of customers and ultimately provided them with millions of dollars in savings. We are committed to working with our regulators to resolve outstanding FERC issues for the benefit of our customers."
Regarding the uncertain tax position issue, FERC's orders address a series of decommissioning uncertain tax positions that SERI took in order to benefit customers. SERI assumed the risk of Internal Revenue Service penalties and interest that could have resulted from unsuccessful portions of these positions. The IRS ultimately allowed over $100 million of an uncertain tax position SERI took in 2015. The remedy in FERC's order directed SERI to compute a refund based on the accumulated deferred income tax, or ADIT, amounts resulting from the IRS's partial allowance of SERI's 2015 decommissioning uncertain tax position. Consistent with FERC's order, upon resolution with the IRS of the 2015 uncertain tax position, SERI began to provide an ongoing rate base credit for the ADIT associated with the successful portion of the uncertain tax position, which is estimated to result in a benefit of $69 million to customers over the remaining expected life of Grand Gulf. Additionally, in 2021, SERI provided a one-time credit of $25 million inclusive of interest for the ADIT created by the 2015 decommissioning uncertain tax position, which is consistent with the directives of FERC's order. Therefore, SERI's position is that it has already satisfied the remedy required in FERC's order.
FERC's order also specified that the remedy must not "reestablish" ADIT balances for tax positions that were denied by the IRS, as SERI received no tax benefits from tax positions that were not successful. Beyond the partial acceptance of the 2015 tax position, the IRS did not allow any portion of SERI's other decommissioning uncertain tax positions. Under the remedy specified by FERC, for uncertain tax positions that the IRS fully disallowed, and for which SERI received no tax benefits, no refunds are due. We therefore calculate the remaining refund for the uncertain tax positions issue to be $0. SERI intends to file a compliance refund report reflecting that calculation as required by the order, which FERC will review and address in a future order.
On the sale leaseback case, the order calls for SERI to refund approximately $149 million, including interest, resulting from the disallowance of $17 million in annual lease payments from 2015 through 2022. Taking into account SERI's previous settlement with the Mississippi Public Service Commission, the total sale leaseback refund amount is $89 million. The order also states that SERI can no longer collect $17 million in annual lease payments on a prospective basis. Net of the Entergy Mississippi settlement, the prospective exclusion would be approximately $10 million annually (pre-tax). SERI disagrees with this ruling and will seek rehearing. This sale leaseback renewal was entered into to lower costs to customers, which is a benefit that FERC previously recognized. Customers also continue to receive the power produced by the leased portion of the plant.
Regarding the financial impacts of these FERC orders, assuming there are no changes to either order upon rehearing, Entergy affirms its adjusted EPS guidance for 2022 and adjusted EPS outlooks for 2023-2025.
Grand Gulf is the principal asset owned by SERI, and it is the largest single-unit nuclear reactor in the United States, employing 675 site workers and providing power to Entergy operating company customers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
"The dedicated men and women who work at Grand Gulf have not been distracted by these ongoing proceedings. Their primary focus has been, and continues to be, the safe and reliable operations of the facility. Grand Gulf is a critical component of Entergy's overall generation fleet and provides clean, affordable, carbon-free energy for our customers," said Marsh. "I appreciate the team's continued focus on ensuring that Grand Gulf continues to deliver clean, affordable, and reliable power to our customers."
About Entergy
Entergy (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, powers life for 3 million customers through its operating companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for everyone with our diverse power generation portfolio, including increasingly carbon-free energy sources. With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years. Our approximately 12,500 employees are dedicated to powering life today and for future generations. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
In this news release, and from time to time, Entergy Corporation makes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding Entergy's 2022 earnings guidance; current financial outlooks; and other statements of Entergy's plans, beliefs, or expectations included in this news release. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, Entergy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including (a) those factors discussed elsewhere in this news release and in Entergy's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Entergy's other reports and filings made under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (b) uncertainties associated with (1) rate proceedings, formula rate plans, and other cost recovery mechanisms, including the risk that costs may not be recoverable to the extent or on the timeline anticipated by the utilities and (2) implementation of the ratemaking effects of changes in law; (c) uncertainties associated with (1) realizing the benefits of its resilience plan, including impacts of the frequency and intensity of future storms and storm paths, as well as the pace of project completion and (2) efforts to remediate the effects of major storms and recover related restoration costs; (d) risks associated with operating nuclear facilities, including plant relicensing, operating, and regulatory costs and risks; (e) changes in decommissioning trust fund values or earnings or in the timing or cost of decommissioning Entergy's nuclear plant sites; (f) legislative and regulatory actions and risks and uncertainties associated with claims or litigation by or against Entergy and its subsidiaries, including without limitation the litigation that is the subject of this news release; (g) risks and uncertainties associated with executing on business strategies, including strategic transactions that Entergy or its subsidiaries may undertake and the risk that any such transaction may not be completed as and when expected and the risk that the anticipated benefits of the transaction may not be realized; (h) impacts from terrorist attacks, geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity threats, data security breaches, or other attempts to disrupt Entergy's business or operations, and/or other catastrophic events; (i) the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Entergy and its customers; and (j) effects on Entergy or its customers of (1) changes in federal, state, or local laws and regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including changes in monetary, fiscal, tax, environmental, or energy policies; (2) the effects of changes in commodity markets, capital markets, or economic conditions; and (3) the effects of technological change, including the costs, pace of development, and commercialization of new and emerging technologies.
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Texts: Favre also sought welfare money for football facility
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre’s pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years later to get additional cash from the state’s welfare agency for another sports facility, new court documents show.
The governor at the time, Republican Phil Bryant, texted in 2019 with Favre, who wanted to build an indoor practice facility for the University of Southern Mississippi’s football team. Bryant told him federal money for children and low-income adults is “tightly controlled” and “improper use could result in violation of Federal Law.”
Text messages between Bryant and Favre are in court documents filed Friday by Bryant’s lawyers, which seek to show the governor was willing to help Favre raise private money for the volleyball facility starting in 2017 and was unaware for more than two years that welfare money was going to the project.
Mississippi’s largest-ever public corruption case has ensnared several people, including a pro wrestler whose drug rehab was funded with welfare money.
The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country’s poorest states. Bryant and Favre are not facing criminal charges, and Bryant is not among those named in the state’s civil lawsuit.
A former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, John Davis, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal and state felony charges in a conspiracy to misspend welfare money. Davis was appointed by Bryant in February 2016 and fired by him in July 2019. Davis has agreed to testify against others.
Attorneys for a nonprofit organization being sued, Mississippi Community Education Center, sent a subpoena to Bryant in late July, seeking communication between the former governor and any other person about the volleyball arena.
The nonprofit was run by Nancy New and her son, Zachary New, who in April pleaded guilty to state charges of misusing welfare money. They also agreed to testify against others.
In the court filing Friday, Bryant objected to producing documents unless it was under a protective order to prevent public release of the contents.
“This motion was brought in bad faith and solely to annoy, embarrass, and oppress Governor Bryant because he refused to turn a blind eye to the crimes perpetrated by New and Davis,” Bryant’s attorneys wrote.
Favre’s request for money from the Mississippi Department of Humans Services to fund the football facility went nowhere. Favre made the request July 28, 2019, as he was unsuccessfully trying to recruit the son of another retired NFL player, Deion Sanders, to the university in Hattiesburg.
Favre played football at the University of Southern Mississippi before going to the NFL in 1991. Bryant and New are also alumni, and Favre wrote to Bryant that having an indoor practice facility would give the football program “instant credibility.”
Favre’s daughter started playing volleyball at the university in 2017. The new court papers said Bryant first learned Favre was trying to raise money for a volleyball arena on April 20, 2017, when Favre texted the governor to say he and his wife, Deanna, were building the facility.
“I need your influence somehow to get donations and or sponsorships,” Favre texted Bryant. “Obviously Southern has no money so I’m hustling to get it raised.”
The documents said Bryant replied a few hours later, “Of course I am all in on the Volleyball facility. ... One thing I know how to do is raise money.’”
In July 2017, Favre texted Bryant about the volleyball facility again, asking “if we can find a contractor that would say hey rather than give you money I’ll build for free!! Maybe you know of someone.”
Bryant replied he was “all over it.”
“It is important to note that, in these early text messages, Favre never mentioned the use of public funds, much less the use of TANF funds for the construction of the facility,” Bryant’s attorneys wrote Friday. “At this time, the discussions between Favre and Governor Bryant were focused on private donations and corporate sponsorships.”
In July 2017, court records show Davis and Nancy New met about using welfare money to fund the volleyball arena, with Davis committing $4 million. New’s nonprofit later paid Favre $1.1 million for speaking engagements to help him pay for the arena. Favre never made the speeches and later repaid the money, although he has not repaid $228,000 in interest.
Bryant’s attorneys wrote that the governor first learned Human Services was involved with funding the volleyball arena in a text message he received from Favre on July 16, 2019. “I want you to know how much I love Nancy New and John Davis,” Favre wrote. “What they have done for me and Southern Miss is amazing.”
Favre wrote there were plans to do workshops and youth clinics in the volleyball facility with a program run by Nancy New.
“And also I paid for 3/4 of Vball facility and the rest was a joint project with her and John which was saving me 1.8 million,” Favre texted Bryant. “I was informed today that she may not be able to fund her part. I and we need your help very badly Governor and sorry to even bring this up.”
Bryant’s attorneys wrote that “Favre began a campaign to aggressively lobby the governor to help him cover the debt on the USM Volleyball Center.” They also wrote Favre had not paid for three-quarters of the construction costs, and Human Services committed more than $1.8 million to the project.
According to Friday’s court documents, Bryant and Favre met Sept. 4, 2019, with the new Department of Human Services director, retired FBI agent Christopher Freeze. Favre texted Bryant after the meeting: “We obviously need your help big time and time is working against us.” Favre also mentioned the volleyball facility could be named for Bryant, who was in his final months as governor.
Bryant responded: “We are going to get there. This was a great meeting. But we have to follow the law. I am to old for Federal Prison.” He added a smiling emoji with sunglasses.
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Smart Neighborhood™ concepts being planned for Aurora and Northern Fox Valley
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nicor Gas and Southern Company are announcing a new partnership with the Fox Valley and Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliates to develop Smart Neighborhood™ communities dedicated to providing affordable, net zero greenhouse gas emissions housing options in the Chicagoland area.
Two planned communities, one in Aurora and a second being developed in Northern Fox Valley, will total 30 single-family net zero emissions homes equipped with a combination of renewable, electric, and natural gas technologies. Eligible residents will enjoy freedom from expensive mortgages and benefit from using features such as energy efficient appliances that help reduce high energy bills; all while reducing their carbon footprint.
The Smart Neighborhood will be built along Jericho Road and Garden Avenue near the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks in Aurora. Also known as CARE communities (Carbon-neutral, Affordable, Resilient and Efficient), each Smart Neighborhood will come with high efficiency building envelopes, solar panels and battery solutions that will allow for further reliability in the event of storms or inclement weather. Groundbreaking for the Aurora development is expected to take place next spring. Work on the Northern Fox Valley development is slated for 2024.
"We're only now at the beginning of imagining the potential within renewable technology and the resiliency of a net zero future," said Wendell Dallas, president and CEO of Nicor Gas. "As we enter this fourth industrial revolution, we must be more than innovative but inclusive to ensure everyone is able to enjoy the cost savings and the satisfaction of knowing they are doing their part to ensure a clean energy future for their communities."
Smart Neighborhood is a trademarked brand of Southern Company, the ultimate parent company of Nicor Gas. Smart Neighborhoods advance energy technologies that work together as a part of an affordable, reliable clean energy economy. They lead to job creation, diverse business partnerships, economic development, and green transportation. The Aurora community will be the first Smart Neighborhood to be built in Illinois and will launch a three-year research study to examine how natural gas can be part of the solution toward meeting net zero energy goals.
"At Habitat for Humanity, we are excited to work alongside Nicor Gas to create a pathway to strength, stability and independence through homeownership," said Jeffrey Barrett, executive director and CEO of Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. "This collaboration represents a unique opportunity to advance the adoption of net zero energy solutions, while making them available to individuals who ordinarily could not afford these environmental upgrades."
As the largest natural gas provider in Illinois, Nicor Gas leads cutting-edge research and development focused on a resilient clean energy future every day. Nicor Gas is part of Southern Company Gas, a family of four natural gas distribution companies whose commitment to sustainability includes working towards net zero emissions from operations, while delivering quality customer solutions, enriching communities and investing in innovation.
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope, envisioning a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The housing organization works in communities across all 50 states.
For this project, Fox Valley and Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliates will serve as developer of the Smart Neighborhood Initiative. In addition, Habitat for Humanity will partner with local government officials on a broader Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative to conduct home repairs and build quality, affordable homes for those in need. Nicor Gas will support that initiative through its energy efficiency program.
To learn more about the Smart Neighborhood Initiative, please visit
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Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.2 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com.
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 666,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other non-utility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally. Southern Company was named the No. 2 Best Large Employer in America in Forbes magazine's 2022 rankings. Additional accolades have been received from the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, and the Women's Choice Award, to name a few. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in southern Georgia. Since its founding in 1976, the Christian housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit www.habitat.org.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP)It was a very good day for Manchester United, whose revival under Erik ten Hag is really taking shape.
As if victory against Manchester City in the 189th Manchester derby wasn’t enough for fans rejoicing at Old Trafford on Saturday, there was bonus news a few hours later when Liverpool was stunned by Brighton 3-0 in the English Premier League.
Beating City 2-1 strengthened the rising belief that Ten Hag is turning the fortunes around for the 20-time English champion.
It might be too soon for the Dutchman to mount a genuine league title challenge this season, but the improvement at United to record nine straight wins in all competitions is evident.
United is up to third on the table – a point behind City and six off leader Arsenal, which plays Tottenham on Sunday.
”We improved, that’s obvious,” Ten Hag said. ”Still a long way to go . . . a lot of aspects in our game we have to improve, but we’re progressing.”
City took the lead in the second half through substitute Jack Grealish, but Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford secured a come-from-behind win for the home team.
United was 10 points clear of its fiercest rival Liverpool, which suffered a sixth league loss at Brighton, and first there since 1961.
Solly March scored twice and substitute Danny Welbeck added a third for Brighton.
Jurgen Klopp’s team faces a fight just to qualify for the Champions League after this latest blow, which left Liverpool seven points off fourth-placed Newcastle.
”Everything went wrong from the start to the end. Brighton were better than us in all departments. It’s a real low point as a team,” Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said. ”It’s a tough moment but we need to get together, stay together, and try to change things quickly. We have to try to learn and show a reaction.”
At the bottom of the table, Southampton followed up its win against City in the League Cup in midweek by beating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park.
Nottingham Forest boosted its chances of survival by beating Leicester 2-0, and Wolverhampton Wanderers topped West Ham 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone.
RASHFORD TOUGHENS UP
Marcus Rashford scored his 16th goal of the season and his eighth in his last seven games, but Ten Hag preferred to praise his physical durability over his finishing after the win against City,
”He knows that in football you have to suffer and sacrifice and have painful moments, especially a player like he is,” Ten Hag said. ”He is unstoppable, and opponents will go tough against him but he keeps going and he got rewarded and the team got a reward.”
DE ZERBI PRAISE
Two-goal Solly March credited Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi for his performance in the brilliant result against Liverpool.
”I love playing for Roberto de Zerbi. He’s great. He puts his arm around you and tells you you’re a good player and maybe that’s what I needed,” March said.
EVERTON TROUBLES GROW
On a day when Everton’s board of directors was instructed not to attend its home match with Southampton because of a ”real and credible threat to their safety and security,” the team’s hopes of league survival took another blow after a 2-1 loss.
”We have to take responsibility, myself first. We have to do better,” Everton manager Frank Lampard said.
FOREST IS FLYING
Nottingham Forest has lost just one of its last six league games and is five points clear of the relegation zone after dispatching Leicester.
”It’s a big win. It is a local derby and you always want to do well for the supporters,” Forest manager Steve Cooper said.
WEST HAM SINKING
West Ham dropped into the bottom three after losing at fellow relegation struggler Wolverhampton 1-0.
”What we’ve found this year is that we can’t finish the chances when we get them,” West Ham manager David Moyes said.
TONEY STRIKES AGAIN
Ivan Toney scored his 14th goal of the season in Brentford’s 2-0 win against Bournemouth. The striker converted a first half-penalty, which continued his perfect record from the spot for the Bees, with 21 scored from 21 attempts.
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SHENZHEN, China, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 5G Business Success session of Huawei Global Analyst Summit 2023, Marvin Chen, Chief Strategy Officer of Wireless Network at Huawei, Pan Guixin, Chief Innovation Officer and General Manager of Network Product Innovation Center at China Unicom Guangdong Branch, Baran Yurdagul, VP Consumer of Omantel, and Tim Hatt, Head of Research and Consulting at GSMAi shared their experiences of pursuing 5G business success and discussed new 5G business opportunities with some of the top wireless analysts from around the world.
Marvin pointed out how rapidly the 5G ecosystem is booming. 5G attracted 1 billion users in just three years, while it took five years for 4G to reach the same milestone. Thanks to favorable 5G industry policies, rapid 5G network deployment, and the comprehensive development of 5G services, leading operators have seen significant revenue growth, and have been able to continue promoting 5G development. In the future, the powerful network capabilities of 5G will become more accessible to ecosystem partners, increasing monetization channels for operators and further promoting prosperity in the 5G industry. Huawei has joined CAMARA, an open API project, and is committed to becoming a major contributor.
Pan explained that evolving networks help China Unicom Guangdong Branch jump to 5G U-Joy Cities 2.0 thanks to new technological, capability, and applications breakthroughs. More extensive 5G technologies provide more tools to drive innovations for 5.5G. More complete 5G capabilities help collaborate and synergize with other industry players so that can expand to broadband, computing power, and other new domains. Broadening 5G applications help extend 5G U-Joy Cities program to many other cities in the Greater Bay area and beyond. Ultimately, this is helping to promote digital transformation across China.
Yurdagul shared how 5G commercialization has sharply increased the proportion of Omantel's wireless home broadband users from 5% to 41% over the past three years, consecutively bringing growth in home broadband revenue. As the number of Omantel's individual and home users is rising, the 5G traffic ratio has reached 65%. In addition, Omantel has deployed a second band for 5G, which will deliver an even better 5G FWA user experience.
Hatt believes that the GSMA Open Gateway Initiative will help operators open up 5G capabilities to a wider range of industry participants, thereby further unleashing 5G's potential and accelerating the monetization of 5G.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of the new year, Save the Storks is reflecting on its impact in 2022 and looking forward to plans for 2023 that will continue to propel the organization forward in its mission to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing unplanned pregnancy. During the past year, Save the Storks has continued to serve women and families holistically through new initiatives, while experiencing growth in its existing programs—resulting in thousands of women who opted to choose life.
In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned last June, Save the Storks is more determined than ever to empower women with choices and encourage life. In 2022, the organization partnered with 62 Pregnancy Resource Centers. At those centers, 6,080 ultrasounds were performed and 86% of women receiving ultrasounds chose to carry babies to term. Through its advocacy and outreach, Save the Storks had 1.77 billion impressions, sharing a message of hope and education reaching millions in America searching for truth and answers.
In addition, Save the Storks built 28 new mobile medical clinics called Stork Buses, bringing the total number to 89 buses on the road in 30 states.
Moving into 2023, Save the Storks will continue cornerstone initiatives like Stork Buses, Partner Programs, and awareness initiatives, which aim to empower and equip women to make lifegiving decisions regarding abortion through educational opportunities. Each of these initiatives will continue to make a vast difference in the lives of women facing hardships amidst unplanned pregnancy. Save the Storks is also eager to meet their goal of having 30 new Stork Buses on the road and operating.
Save the Storks will host their annual gala event, Inspired For Life, in Encinitas, Calif. on April 21, featuring guest speaker Matt Hammitt, Dove award winner, Grammy nominated and former member of the band Sanctus Real. Additional artists and speakers for the event will be announced shortly.
"In 2022, we saw the legal climate change around abortion with the Supreme Court overturning Roe," said Diane Ferraro, CEO of Save the Storks. "But the cultural climate has not changed, and in fact, we are in a battle for life like never before. Save the Storks is committed to continuing to show women that they have options and support if they face an unintended pregnancy. They are not alone, and deserve compassion, love, healthcare, meaningful programs and resources. It is our hope that even more women are inspired to choose life in 2023."
Save the Storks will be attending the 50th March for Life event in D.C. to celebrate the overturning of Roe.
Save the Storks' mission is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman in an unplanned pregnancy. A nonprofit that began in 2012, with headquarters in Colorado and staff across America, Save the Storks is 100% funded through the support of donors. Save the Storks is a four-star Charity Navigator nonprofit with a 100% rating, meaning it exceeds best practices and industry standards as a highly effective charity. It equips, educates and trains pregnancy resource centers and churches across the United States to help them empower women to choose life. Save the Storks has captured the imagination of millions with its innovative mobile medical units, known as the Stork Bus. Today there are more than 89 Stork Buses on the road in 30 states.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A suspect in the 2017 deaths of two Indiana teenagers is seeking a new location for his murder trial next year, arguing it will be difficult to form an impartial jury in the current location because of intense public scrutiny and media attention.
Lawyers for Richard Matthew Allen, 50 — a Delphi, Indiana, man who was arrested last month and charged with two counts of murder in the killings of Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13 — asked a judge Monday to move the trial to at least 150 miles from Carroll County, where Delphi is located.
Defense attorneys Brad Rozzi and Andrew Baldwin did not specify where they would move the case to but argued moving farther from the county, which has roughly 20,000 people, will decrease the likelihood a juror is biased in the case or against Allen, who worked at a Delphi CVS store.
Finding Carroll County jurors who do not have connections to the case will be “impossible,” they wrote, because of the county's small size.
The widespread media coverage and public involvement in the case has especially heightened the need for an impartial jury, Rozzi and Baldwin added. They cite Carroll County prosecutor Nicholas McLeland's request to keep records that led to Allen's arrest sealed and Allen County Judge Fran Gull's special appointment to the case as “anecdotal evidence" of the “magnitude of interest and publicity in this case and the practical problems associated with the interest and publicity in Carroll County."
Gull was assigned to the case after the Carroll County judge recused himself.
“Subjecting potential jurors to such an environment in what may be a multiweek trial would undoubtedly distract jurors to a point that impartiality could not be obtained,” the brief states.
The Carroll County prosecutor’s office did not immediately reply to a request for comment. John McGauley, a spokesperson for Gull, said the judge cannot comment on an ongoing case and has not set a hearing on the motion.
Gull held a Nov. 22 hearing in Delphi to determine whether the probable cause affidavit and charging documents related to Allen's arrest should be made public. At that hearing, Gull acknowledged there is great public interest in the case and she would decide the matter “in due haste,” but did not say when she would rule.
“Regardless of the ruling, we believe we have a very solid case against Mr. Allen and look forward to making our argument in trial,” McLeland said in a Nov. 23 press release.
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This story has been corrected to show that Carroll County has about 20,000 people, not 3,000, which is the population of Delphi.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
The thin white filament, approximately the size of a human eyelash, is “by far the largest bacterium known to date,” said Jean-Marie Volland, a marine biologist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and co-author of a paper announcing the discovery Thursday in the journal Science.
Olivier Gros, a co-author and biologist at the University of the French West Indies and Guiana, found the first example of this bacterium — named Thiomargarita magnifica, or “magnificent sulfur pearl” — clinging to sunken mangrove leaves in the archipelago of Guadeloupe in 2009.
But he didn’t immediately know it was a bacterium because of its surprisingly large size, just over a third of an inch (0.9 centimeters) long. Only later genetic analysis revealed the organism to be a single bacterial cell.
“It’s an amazing discovery,” said Petra Levin, a microbiologist at Washington University in St Louis, who was not involved in the study. “It opens up the question of how many of these giant bacteria are out there — and reminds us we should never, ever underestimate bacteria.”
Gros also found the bacterium attached to oyster shells, rocks and glass bottles in the swamp.
Scientists have not yet been able to grow it in lab culture, but the researchers’ say the cell has a structure that’s unusual for bacteria. One key difference: It has a large central compartment, or vacuole, that allows some cell functions to happen in that controlled environment instead of throughout the cell.
“The acquisition of this large central vacuole definitely helps a cell to bypass physical limitations … on how big a cell can be,” said Manuel Campos, a biologist at the French National Center for Scientific Research, who was not involved in the study.
The researchers said they aren’t certain why the bacterium is so large, but co-author Volland hypothesized it may be an adaptation to help it avoid being eaten by smaller organisms.
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The cult-favorite beverage brand founded by Emma Chamberlain now offers Vanilla and Mango Matcha in addition to their best-selling classic Matcha Powder
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Coffee, the leading coffee lifestyle brand and brainchild of Emma Chamberlain, announced today the launch of two new flavored matcha powders: Vanilla and Mango. Made with organic A-Grade, ceremonial matcha, these two new flavor innovations are an extension of the brand's ultra-popular classic Chamberlain Coffee Matcha Green Tea that has amassed thousands of new brand fans and has sold out a groundbreaking five times. Like Chamberlain Coffee's original Matcha, the Vanilla and Mango flavors are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and are pure-plant products made from 100% organic Japanese green tea.
The expansion of Chamberlain Coffee's Matcha collection further exemplifies the brand's commitment to consistent product innovation and category growth. Both the Vanilla and Mango Matcha powders are all-natural, rich in antioxidants, and deliver a clean, sustainable boost of energy without a crash. Like a trip to the tropics, the Mango Matcha is light, fruity, and best-served over ice and frothy milk for instant vacation energy — designed to evoke long-lasting relaxation with every sip. The Vanilla Matcha is an energizing tea that takes cozy to new levels and serves as the perfect morning or afternoon-pick-me-up. These two new flavor innovations offer an approachable and completely unique beverage experience, designed for seasoned matcha drinkers and the matcha-curious alike.
"At Chamberlain Coffee, our goal is to continuously innovate, and create new and exciting products that appeal to our loyal consumer base. While these new flavored matcha recipes were designed with our community in mind, we hope to reach new audiences and convert even more people into regular Matcha drinkers," said Chamberlain Coffee CEO Christopher Gallant.
Since the brand's inception in 2019, Chamberlain Coffee has built up a cult-following that has propelled the brand's sales. In addition to their Matcha collection, the brand offers a variety of lifestyle products (from branded merchandise to custom coffee accessories) and several different coffee blends (available in single-serve bags and whole and ground beans) to help tap new audiences and appeal to the masses.
"I absolutely love Matcha (ALMOST as much as coffee), which is why we created our own Chamberlain Coffee Matcha back in Fall of 2021. It's the perfect caffeinated drink for non-coffee drinkers and has remained a best-seller since its launch. Expanding our Matcha category was exciting to us because there's so many unique ways to enjoy it. I can't wait to see how our customers get creative with the product and come up with fun new recipes using the Vanilla and Mango flavors," said Chamberlain Coffee founder and investor Emma Chamberlain.
In addition to Chamberlain Coffee's unprecedented product growth, the brand has also seen success through retail expansion and brand partnerships. The product has recently launched in LA hot-spot Erewhon, national grocer Sprouts and digital delivery market Gopuff — while releasing a steady cadence of product collaborations with brands like Levi's, OffLimits Cereal, Nutpods, and most recently Swoon, to create a Matcha Lemonade.
Consumers can find Chamberlain's new flavored matcha powders on ChamberlainCoffee.com for $23 per 30g tin. For more information on Chamberlain Coffee, and to stay up to date on the latest product launches, follow on Instagram at @chamberlaincoffee.
Founded by YouTube phenomenon Emma Chamberlain, Chamberlain Coffee is high-quality, sustainably sourced organic coffee roasted in California, so you can feel good about the coffee you're sipping on. No pesticides, no BS. Available in single-serve bags, instant sticks, ground and whole bean options, Chamberlain Coffee is symbolized by different characters to encapsulate the different coffee drinker in all of us. The brand also has various other delicious offerings, including their 5x sold-out Matcha, Cocoa Grizzly Hot Chocolate, and recently launched Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans. Supporting coffee-farming communities in Latin America, Chamberlain Coffee works with Food4Farmers to ensure long-term food security for coffee-farming families.
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- Revenues up 13.4% with increasing demand for services globally
- Workforce grows to nearly 328,000 people, creating 32,000 net new jobs
- The New Equation strategy rolled out globally; helping clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes
- US$3.1 billion of investment in capabilities building
LONDON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PwC firms around the world achieved gross revenues of US$50.3 billion – up 13.4% in local currency and 11.4% in US dollars for the 12 months ending 30 June 2022. Revenue growth was strong throughout the year, following the rebound in the last quarter of FY21 as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic subsided.
"In a year of rapid change and numerous challenges globally, our talented people used their broad and diverse range of capabilities to support our clients and stakeholders and to make positive contributions to society. The results we achieved in FY22 are a direct outcome of our strategy, The New Equation, which we launched in June 2021. Its impact is apparent in our financial performance. For the first time, PwC firms across the world earned gross annual revenues of more than US$50 billion. During a difficult year for the global economy, we achieved growth in all businesses while also repositioning our portfolio including 17 acquisitions and the disposal of our Global Mobility & Immigration business," said Bob Moritz, PwC's Global Chairman.
Strong performance across the world
Across our network, PwC's community of solvers is bringing our strategy, The New Equation, to life, helping clients with what they tell us they need most – to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. The growth numbers for the full FY22 year reflect an increase in activity as the COVID-19 pandemic abated and as our firms managed challenges from geopolitical conflicts, including our decision to cease operations in Russia.
- Our revenues in the Americas showed strong growth of 16%, after a flat performance in FY21. The US grew by 17%. Revenue growth across South and Central America was strongest in Brazil, which reported an increase of 21%.
- Asia Pacific revenues were up 14%, with strong performance from South Korea, which posted a year-on-year revenue increase of 23%, India which posted growth of 21%, China which recorded growth of 13%, and Australia which reported growth of 17%.
- Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) revenues were up by 10%. In the UK and Middle East combined revenues rose by 12%, in Germany they increased by 14%.
Growth reflected in all businesses
The New Equation strategy, built on our multidisciplinary model, enables us to bring the breadth of our capabilities from across our network to better serve our clients, helping them build trust for their stakeholders and deliver sustained outcomes. In a challenging and complex environment, The New Equation is delivering results for our clients and growth for PwC.
For example, the strong Deals environment has driven demand across all businesses as we supported transactions and helped acquirers create and preserve value as they sought to move from 'transact to transform'. Leveraging our broader community of solvers, working with our alliance partners, we have enabled organisational transformations, ensuring change is sustained with the support of colleagues in our workforce business.
Assurance: Revenues from our Assurance business grew by 7.6% to US$18 billion (FY21: US$17.1 billion). Audit remains the cornerstone of our brand and the key driver for growth in our Assurance business. Our audit business continued to grow over the last year as we managed complex market dynamics such as auditor rotation, regulation and intensifying competition. We see increasing demand for assurance over a range of nonfinancial information such as ESG disclosure as companies seek to build trust in new areas. We expect this trend to continue in the future.
Advisory: Our Advisory revenues rose by 23.5% to US$20.7 billion (FY21: US$17 billion). This growth was driven by strong demand for technology-enabled business transformation, both enterprise-wide and within specific business functions, such as finance, the front office and human resources. This included helping many clients migrate to cloud environments. Demand for sustainable and tax efficient supply chain transformation was high, given widespread disruptions.
Tax & Legal Services (TLS): Revenues from our Tax, Legal and People business grew by 6.8% to US$11.6 billion (FY21: US$11 billion). Due to the changing tax landscape, companies continue to face challenges in meeting their reporting obligations, which is driving demand for integrated compliance services and managed services. The current year's results included only 10 months of our Global Mobility & Immigration business. Its sale reduced year-on-year revenue growth from 8.7%. We expect accelerated growth in the future as the transaction has already enabled increased investment and prioritisation of capabilities to be built in our TLS business and the wider network.
Investing in a sustainable future
Continuing to invest in our business is central to The New Equation strategy. Across our network we invest in our people to build their skills and capabilities, in new technologies that enable us to better serve clients, in the quality of our work and in new products and services. We invested US$3.1 billion across our network in the last 12 months, including US$507 million invested in training and upskilling our people to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We are also investing US$1 billion in a multi-year program to deliver a new audit ecosystem for our next generation audit.
As part of our investment programme in FY22, PwC firms completed 17 acquisitions (FY21: nine) around the world, expanding our professional capabilities in key areas.
Building trust with a relentless focus on quality
Quality is at the heart of what we do. We continually strive to improve and enhance the quality of our services. Across our global network, we continue to foster a culture rooted in our PwC values and emphasise that integrity and quality are everyone's responsibility. Having partners and staff in PwC with a wide range of talent and experiences, whether it be audit, accounting, tax, actuarial, technology or other capabilities, is key to delivering high-quality work, which is why PwC is fully committed to remaining a multidisciplinary network.
Quality and trust go hand-in-hand. Building trust is central to our strategy and to our clients' needs. This past year we opened our Trust Leadership Institute in the US as a way to create powerful learning opportunities to embed a culture of trust across organisations. Our Asia Trust Leadership Institute is scheduled to open in FY23.
As part of our Global Annual Review, we publish our internal audit inspection results. For the 2022 inspection cycle, of the 1,615 audit reviews completed to date through our internal inspection process, 58 (3.6%) were rated as non-compliant. We continue to invest in enhancing audit quality, and we remain fully committed to a culture of continuous improvement. We believe that the continued involvement of a broad range of skills and expertise is critical to ensuring audit quality, underscoring the importance of our community of solvers to all of our business areas.
Enabling our workforce
A diverse workforce of talented motivated people is what drives our strategy and our growth. Our global community of solvers grew to nearly 328,000 professionals in 152 countries around the world in FY22. We created more than 32,000 net new jobs, welcoming 148,000 new joiners in FY22 including interns – up 90,273 from the prior year. We are ahead of pace with our target set last year to hire 100,000 (net) additional professionals by 2026.
We are investing heavily in our people both in terms of remuneration and benefits as well as offering flexibility and opportunities for growth. Following the launch of our digital upskilling initiative in 2019, over 206,000 of our people have received digital training.
Today, ESG skills are increasingly like digital skills; everyone needs to have a certain level of competency. To date, more than 100,000 PwC people have undertaken ESG training through our Global ESG Academy. In addition, we are expanding our global ESG Centres of Excellence to better enable our people to learn and to support them in their work.
Key to building a strong community of solvers is making PwC a great place to work. We continue to try to improve the quality of our employees' experiences with us. We've developed new ways to support, care for and upskill our people as the world of work recalibrates to a new normal following the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last financial year, for example, we supported our people with more flexible and hybrid working options, better access to training, more competitive remuneration, and a continued push to enhance inclusion and diversity.
Helping achieve positive outcomes for society
We believe that PwC has an important role to play in helping to address society's challenges. One of the most difficult situations in the past year has been Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Along with many multinational organisations, we made the decision to cease our operations in Russia. Further, PwC employees and member firms across the globe have donated approximately US$5.3 million in financial aid to causes that support Ukraine.
Our people give their time and skills every year to support the communities where they live and work, supporting organisations from small local charities to national and global NGOs. This past year, PwC volunteers across our network gave 789,000 hours of their time to good causes. Since 2018, we have reached more than 20 million beneficiaries.
We strive to be accountable for our own performance as a network and in our Global Annual Review we are reporting on the World Economic Forum's Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics – both core and expanded – that are relevant to our business. We fully or partially comply with 35 of 42 relevant metrics. In addition, we're reporting on our global climate performance using the rigorous framework of the Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
We are on track to meet our net zero commitment by 2030, which includes a 50% reduction in scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions vs FY19 and also cutting indirect scope 3 emissions from business travel by 50% vs FY19. We have transitioned to 100% renewable electricity in our 21 largest firms and from next year, all of our firms have committed to offsetting 100% of energy and mobility emissions.
We are engaged in a wide range of strategic alliances and global forums, shaping strategic discussions while sharing our ESG and climate expertise. In FY22 we convened business leaders and participated in strategic alliances to advance progress on ESG issues.
"PwC strives to be a force for good. We believe business has a responsibility to be part of the solution to society's challenges. We are dedicated to working together with our clients, communities and all of our stakeholders to have a positive impact, building public trust in society, fueling progress on ESG to create sustainable outcomes, and helping all of our people to reach their potential," said Bob Moritz.
Economic Outlook
Our economists expect the remainder of 2022 and 2023 to be challenging for the global economy. We project that global real GDP will increase by around 3% for the full year 2022 in market exchange rates, with growth slowing in 2023 to just over 2%, though there remains considerable uncertainty.
However, the challenging economic conditions are driving our clients to confront challenges and think of new ways to build trust with their stakeholders. We remain confident in our strategy to support them. PwC's performance for the first two months of FY23 remains strong in all businesses with a growing pipeline of opportunities.
Aggregated revenues of PwC firms by geographic region (US$ millions)
Aggregated revenues of PwC firms by business (US$ millions)
The percentage changes at constant exchange rates reflect local currency growth without the impact of US dollar exchange rates. FY22 revenues are the aggregated revenues of all PwC firms. They are expressed in US dollars at average FY22 exchange rates. FY21 aggregated revenues are shown at average FY21 exchange rates. Gross revenues are inclusive of expenses billed to clients. FY21 figures have been restated to reflect current business structures in operation in FY22. Interterritory revenues are not included in the aggregated figures.
About PwC
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We're a network of firms in 152 countries with nearly 328,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details.
To learn more, read PwC's 2022 Global Annual Review or to watch PwC's Global Chairman Bob Moritz's video.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian court on Wednesday sentenced a 34-year-old Russian to 90 days in prison for flying a drone in breach of a ban triggered by Russia’s war against Ukraine, local media said.
The man, who was not identified, was not suspected of espionage, the Norwegian newspaper Bergens Tidende reported. He said he had a travel agency.
He admitted to flying the drone in southern Norway to photograph nature, the daily said, adding he claimed to be unaware that this was banned.
Numerous drone sightings have been reported in recent weeks near offshore oil and gas platforms belonging to NATO member Norway, a major oil and gas producer. Several Russian citizens have been detained for flying drones or taking photographs of sensitive sites in Norway.
Under Norwegian law, it is prohibited for aircraft operated by Russian companies or citizens “to land on, take off from or fly over Norwegian territory.” Norway is not a member of the European Union but mirrors its moves and decided on the ban earlier this year after the invasion of Ukraine.
The man sentenced Wednesday flew the device over 16 different locations in Norway in October, Norwegian broadcaster NRK said. Friends in Russia had sent him articles about Russians being arrested in Norway for flying drones, NRK said.
“Nevertheless, he continued to fly the drone without making further inquiries as to whether there were any special rules relating to drone flying for Russians,” NRK cited the Hordaland District Court as writing in its verdict.
The prosecution had asked for a 120-day sentence. Prosecutor Marit Formo said she was “very satisfied with the verdict” of court. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-report-norway-sentences-russian-for-flying-drone/ | 2022-11-24 12:05:00 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-report-norway-sentences-russian-for-flying-drone/ |
Dwayne Johnson Joins Kelly Clarkson for a Special ‘Kellyoke’ Tribute to Loretta Lynn [Watch]
Kelly Clarkson had a surprise up her sleeve during Monday's (Oct. 17) installment of her talk show, the Kelly Clarkson Show: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joined her for a very special edition of her "Kellyoke" segment, in tribute to the late, great Loretta Lynn.
Johnson brought his best classic country vocals and mega-watt smile to the unexpected collaboration, which took place as this week's installment of Clarkson's "Kellyoke" covers segment. The pair performed "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin'(With Lovin' on Your Mind)," a single that Lynn released in late 1966 which went on to become one of her signature songs.
It was the country legend's first-ever No. 1 hit, and its success helped earn her the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the 1967 CMAs.
Country music history is full of legendary duet partners — Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, and of course, Lynn and Conway Twitty, to name a few — and Clarkson and Johnson took some visual cues from those classic pair-ups in their performance of "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin'." They stood side by side on stage with matching microphones, standing in front of a lit-up, gold-and-brown toned background that was subtly reminiscent o the Grand Ole Opry stage.
While Johnson's appearance as the host's duet partner might seem a little out of left field, it's no secret that the actor and former pro wrestler is a big country music fan. Back in 2011, he signed on to play Charley Pride in a biopic about the legendary country performer's life. Those plans fizzled out and the movie was never released, but Johnson's country fandom continued to burn bright. In 2021, Outsider noted his love for traditional and outlaw country, citing Instagram posts from the star that shared his love for Cody Jinks, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Sturgill Simpson and more.
But Johnson's not just a fan: Early on in his career, Johnson wanted to be a country star himself — and he even made some moves towards trying to make it happen. He shared the details during an interview with Clarkson on her show in February 2021, explaining that he went down to Nashville's Lower Broadway to try his hand at performing in the street's famed honky-tonks and bars, but ultimately felt that he didn't have the vocal chops to make it in the business.
After his tribute performance to Lynn, however, it might be time to revisit that decision: Johnson gamely held up his end of his duet with Clarkson, with a vocal flair that would probably get a seal of approval from Lynn herself.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Now comes another formidable task: enticing Americans to buy millions of electric cars, heat pumps, solar panels and more efficient appliances.
It’s a public relations challenge that could determine whether the country meets Biden’s ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
Relying on tax credits and rebates made the climate legislation — it was approved in August with only Democratic votes — more politically palatable than regulations that force wholesale changes in polluting industries.
But it also means the administration’s battle against global warming will be waged “one household at a time,” said Shannon Baker-Branstetter, who works on energy issues at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank closely aligned with the White House.
“It is very incremental,” she said. “So it requires a very sophisticated communications strategy.”
Biden acknowledged the hurdle during a recent Cabinet meeting as he talked about the incentives that are becoming available this year.
“Folks need to know how to take advantage of these benefits that we passed. That’s on all of us around the table here to make sure we get that message out clearly,” he said.
The White House says it is piecing together a plan to partner with state governments, contractors, retailers and social media influencers to get the word out. “Lowering utility bills is going to be a key driver,” said Josh Peck, a senior policy adviser on clean energy issues.
It’s also collaborating with Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on ways to electrify homes and businesses, and companies like Airbnb, Redfin and Lyft. As part of the effort, Rewiring America created an online calculator that shows what credits or rebates homeowners might be eligible for, depending on their ZIP code and income.
Buying a heat pump or installing solar panels is “a major expense line and a major opportunity for savings,″ said Ari Matusiak, the group’s founder and CEO. “So it’s really important to make sure people are aware of the resources they have available and the benefits they can unlock in terms of bringing energy bill savings.″
But the White House faces an uphill battle.
Polling shows that while Americans support action to slow climate change, they are broadly unaware of the Inflation Reduction Act, the massive legislation that includes financial incentives to lower emissions, and skeptical of their own role in the climate crisis.
An AP-NORC poll released in September, one month after the law was signed, found that 61% of U.S. adults said they knew little to nothing about the legislation. And despite the multibillion-dollar investment in climate solutions, only a third said it would help climate change; about half said it wouldn’t make a difference.
The White House says it’s not rattled by the results. The goal is to make sure consumers know the financial benefits of energy efficient products at the moment that they’re making key decisions on which products to buy, Peck said.
“One of the challenges here is trying to meet consumers where they are when they make decisions about these purchases,” he said.
Majorities of U.S. adults said they are unlikely to install solar panels or buy an electric vehicle in the next three years, according to the AP-NORC poll. Among those, at least half said financial incentives would not make a difference in their decision.
Homeowners typically are reluctant to swap out furnaces or water heaters until they absolutely have to shell out the money for them.
“One day the heat won’t turn on and it’s negative 10 (degrees) outside and you say, ‘Oh crap, I’ve got to get a furnace,’” said DR Richardson, co-founder of Elephant Energy, a Colorado company that helps homeowners install electric heat pumps and other appliances. “So the biggest challenge from our perspective, and from a climate perspective, is to get people to think ahead of time about how to replace these assets.”
Most homeowners don’t understand what equipment qualifies for a rebate or a tax credit — and even contractors are not always aware, Richardson said. While some heat pumps qualify for a full rebate, others do not or are only eligible for partial rebates.
“So it’s just a nightmare if you’re not used to working in building spreadsheets to analyze and understand all this stuff,” he said.
Not all of the incentives are ready either. While people can get a tax break on the cost of an electric car, solar panels or heat pump, rebates for low- and middle-income Americans seeking to make their homes more energy efficient are not yet available. The Energy Department is still developing the system to distribute that money.
Cecilia Muñoz, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council in the Obama administration, said she learned in her tenure that it’s critical for government to invest in the delivery of policies.
“Too often we as advocates and policymakers applaud when policy gets enacted and then stop paying attention,” she said. Instead, they need to design ways to target people directly to help them “understand the steps that they can take and the ways that the government is going to make it easy.”
The Energy Department has begun releasing information to states about their allotment of $9 billion to support household energy upgrades, including weatherizing homes and installing heat pumps.
And Biden, a self-described “car guy,” has been doing his part to promote electric vehicles, making appearances at the Detroit car show in September and on the TV series “Jay Leno’s Garage.”
Donnel Baird, founder and CEO of BlocPower, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based company that partners with utilities, government agencies and building owners to improve energy efficiency, has worked with Lowe’s and other retailers to promote green appliances.
The idea, Baird said, is that “the checkout person says, ‘You know, you can get a tax credit if you don’t get that gas lawn mower and get a green one instead.’″ While such engagement may not have immediate results, Baird said he’s confident the tax credits and other benefits of the climate law will become better known.
“It took years for the ACA to get going,″ he said, referring to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. “I think the same thing could happen with this law.″
Dan Pfeiffer, a former top communications adviser to President Barack Obama, sees another lesson in the Affordable Care Act.
“The ACA got more popular the more that Republicans tried to repeal it,” he said, suggesting that Biden take advantage of any Republican efforts to roll back to the Inflation Reduction Act to draw more attention to the law’s benefits.
“I have no doubt the White House has thought of all of this,” Pfeifer said. But the problem is that none of it is easy.”
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SOMERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man whose violent arrest for alleged traffic violations is under investigation by state police said Monday that he was stopped because he was a young Black man driving a nice car.
Brandon Calloway and some of his family members spoke with an Associated Press reporter outside a courthouse in Fayette County, where he was scheduled to appear before a judge on charges filed against him in July. The hearing was rescheduled to Nov. 28.
Calloway, 26, was arrested by Oakland Police and charged with disregarding a stop sign, speeding, disorderly conduct and evading arrest. Video footage of the confrontation leading up to the arrest, which spread on social media, shows officers chasing him through his home, attempting to stun him, and beating him bloody before dragging him away.
One police officer has been placed on paid leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigates the arrest. Once the TBI probe is complete, the state police agency will give the report to the district attorney, who will decide whether to pursue charges against the officers. The Oakland Police Department did not return a phone call seeking comment Monday.
According to a police affidavit, Calloway drove through a stop sign about 7:30 p.m. on July 16. He was then clocked driving 32 mph in a 20 mph zone (51 kph in a 32 kph zone) before an officer attempted a traffic stop. Calloway continued driving until he reached a house, where he pulled into the driveway and ran inside, the affidavit says.
The affidavit says that later Calloway and others were outside speaking with the first officer when a second officer arrived. The officers said they needed to detain Calloway, and he ran back inside the house. The officers kicked down the front door and followed Calloway upstairs, where he ran into a room and locked the door. Officers then kicked down that door, used a stun gun on him and began to hit him with a baton, the affidavit says.
The confrontation happened in Oakland, a small town about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of Memphis. Calloway, who runs a notary public business, said the beating left him with stitches in his head, speech problems and memory loss. He insists he would not have been stopped in the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving if he was white.
“I just happened to get stopped in a nice car and my dad lives in a nice neighborhood,” said Calloway. “That was the only crime right there.”
Calloway's father, Ed Calloway, agreed, remarking that the situation “revealed the issues that we still have with the relationship between police and young African-American males, and this innate fear of being caught up in this situation.”
“If he was white, no, he would never have gotten pulled over,” and the situation would not have escalated like it did, Ed Calloway said.
Ed Calloway also said police unlawfully entered his house.
“It was my home, it was my door that they kicked in,” he said, adding that his daughter suffered trauma when she saw “her brother's blood all over the floor, all over the walls, throughout the house.”
Brandon Calloway said he would like to see repercussions for the officers involved in his arrest. He said that he is feeling better from his injuries and is in therapy but gets “really bad anxiety” when he sees a police officer.
His lawyer, Andre Wharton, said he is seeking transparency and accountability from the TBI investigation so that the Calloways can reach closure after the “disproportionate response” by police.
“Closure comes when people realize that a system worked like it should — that it was open and honest and accountable,” Wharton said. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Tennessee-man-violently-arrested-claims-racial-17531497.php | 2022-10-24 23:38:40 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Tennessee-man-violently-arrested-claims-racial-17531497.php |
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Think of it as zoo school – a way for animal keepers and aquarists at the ABQ BioPark to acquire additional knowledge and skills in animal care and maintenance, move into new and higher job classifications, and earn higher pay.
The recently launched Animal Care Excellence program, or ACE, consists of workshops, seminars, online courses and hands-on training, explained Brandon Gibson, deputy director of the city Department of Arts and Culture.
Up until now, there were just two job levels available to each of the BioPark’s 65 zookeepers and aquarists. With the implementation of ACE, two additional classifications for each job have been added, Gibson said.
Keepers often stayed in lower classification jobs for protracted periods “and, if there wasn’t an opening, and if they wanted to advance their careers, they’d move on to other AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) institutions,” he said. “Now, they have four levels, and if they work hard and complete the education and training, and demonstrate their skills, they’re going to get promoted.”
The starting salary for zookeepers and aquarists is $37,190 a year. Through ACE, they can move up and, on reaching level four, earn $46,384 a year, Gibson said.
ACE was put together with the assistance of the San Diego Zoo’s Global Academy and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums; it was sanctioned by the city of Albuquerque and Local 624 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the union representing zookeepers and aquarists, Gibson said.
The city has allocated $328,000 toward the cost of upgrading the classifications and pay of zookeepers and aquarists, he said.
Over the past year, the BioPark Zoo has had to deal with the deaths from a shigella bacteria outbreak of three siamangs, a western lowland gorilla and a chimpanzee, as well as the deaths of two elephants from elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus.
The ACE program was, however, not a response to that; rather, it has been more than two years in the making, Gibson said.
“We’ve been planning this for a long time and were in talks with the union, the administration and the (City) Council to make this happen,” he said.
The program demonstrates that “we have the highest level of standards, practices and philosophies when it comes to providing care for the animals here at the Albuquerque BioPark,” he said.
Valarie Thietten, the BioPark’s senior zookeeper for carnivores, said a program such as ACE has been needed for years.
“We had entry-level positions and senior positions,” she said. “A lot of folks came in at that entry level, but we rarely had senior positions available and, when a senior position did open up, all those people stuck at entry level applied.”
Now, even if people can’t land one of the few senior positions, they can still move up in job classifications, said Thietten, who also serves as the local union steward and is on a working group helping to develop the ACE curriculum.
“We have a skill that doesn’t allow us to move around the city like plumbers and electricians, and so forth. We’re zookeepers and this is the only zoo for the city,” she said. “If you wanted to advance, you’d have to leave the state, so we had a high turnover and were losing great people.”
The ACE program is a win-win for everybody, Thietten said. The BioPark retains more people who get more training as they move into higher job classifications and earn more money.
“It makes them feel more appreciated,” she said, which ultimately benefits the animals “and is the reason we’re all here.” | https://www.abqjournal.com/2520761/abq-biopark-zoo-program-offers-training-opportunities-ex-zoo-schoo.html | 2022-07-31 04:11:30 | 0 | https://www.abqjournal.com/2520761/abq-biopark-zoo-program-offers-training-opportunities-ex-zoo-schoo.html |
Joey Gallo Player Prop Bets: Twins vs. Tigers - June 25
Published: Jun. 25, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
The Minnesota Twins and Joey Gallo (.345 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, including one homer), take on starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, Sunday at 12:10 PM ET.
In his last game, he notched a home run while going 1-for-4 against the Tigers.
Joey Gallo Game Info & Props vs. the Tigers
- Game Day: Sunday, June 25, 2023
- Game Time: 12:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Comerica Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Tigers Starter: Michael Lorenzen
- TV Channel: BSDET
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -118)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +280)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125)
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Joey Gallo At The Plate
- Gallo has seven doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 27 walks while batting .180.
- Gallo has reached base via a hit in 24 games this season (of 56 played), and had multiple hits in five of those games.
- In 11 games this year, he has gone deep (19.6%, and 6.1% of his trips to the dish).
- In 13 games this year (23.2%), Gallo has picked up an RBI, and in six of those games (10.7%) he had more than one. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in four contests.
- In 19 games this year (33.9%), he has scored, including multiple runs twice.
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Tigers Pitching Rankings
- The Tigers pitching staff is 21st in MLB with a collective 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Tigers have the 20th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.40).
- Tigers pitchers combine to rank 20th in baseball in home runs allowed (91 total, 1.2 per game).
- The Tigers are sending Lorenzen (2-5) out for his 13th start of the season. He is 2-5 with a 4.00 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 72 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty's last time out was on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, when he tossed six innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up six hits.
- The 31-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.00, with 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 12 games this season. Opponents are hitting .238 against him.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina reached her second final in the past three Grand Slam tournaments by beating Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Australian Open on Thursday.
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Rybakina added to what already was an impressive run through a string of top opponents. Azarenka, the champion at Melbourne Park in 2012 and 2013, joined a list of players eliminated by Rybakina over the past two weeks that includes No. 1 Iga Swiatek and No. 17 Jelena Ostapenko — both owners of major titles — and 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins.
As usual, Rybakina did it with her powerful serve, delivering it at up to 117 mph (189 kph) and accumulating nine aces Thursday to bring her total to a tournament-high 44, and stinging groundstrokes that she used to close points seemingly at will. The performance was particularly noteworthy against a returner and defender as established on hard courts as Azarenka, a former No. 1 and a three-time runner-up at the U.S. Open.
In Saturday’s final, Rybakina will take on either No. 5 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus or unseeded Magda Linette of Poland. Sabalenka took a 9-0 mark in 2023 into Thursday’s second semifinal, while Linette made it to that stage of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in 30 appearances.
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Rybakina is just 23, 10 years younger than Azarenka, and the future sure looks bright at the moment.
Rybakina might be seeded just 22nd in Melbourne, and ranked just 25th, but those numbers are quite misleading and not indicative at all of her talent and form. She did not get the usual bump from her title last July at Wimbledon, where zero rankings points were awarded after the All England Club banned players from Russia and Belarus because of the invasion of Ukraine.
Rybakina was born in Moscow, but she has represented Kazakhstan since 2018, when that country offered to fund her tennis career.
It was breezy and chilly at Rod Laver Arena from the start of Rybakina vs. Azarenka, with the temperature dipping below 70 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius).
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That could have played a role in the way the first set was as much of a seesaw as can be, with each player seeming to gain the upper hand — and then ceding it just as quickly.
Rybakina’s occasional inconsistency was encapsulated by the very first game. She began, inauspiciously enough, with a double-fault, before holding with the help of three aces.
Azarenka nosed ahead by breaking for a 3-2 lead on a leaping, full-extension volley winner with both women at the net. Rybakina, though, broke right back, and then once more to go up 5-3.
That allowed Rybakina to serve for the set, and she was a point from owning it at 40-30. But Azarenka conjured up a terrific down-the-line forehand passing shot to erase that chance, and wound up taking the game with a big backhand winner she accented with a shout of “Let’s go!”
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A mistake-filled tiebreaker ended with Azarenka pushing a forehand wide to cap an 11-shot exchange, and the set now did belong to Rybakina. She broke at love for a 2-1 lead in the second, and while they would continue to play for another 25 minutes, the outcome was never really much in doubt.
Sure, Rybakina again faltered for a bit while trying to serve out the victory at 5-2. No one expected Azarenka to go quietly. But one last break, aided by a double-fault from Azarenka, allowed Rybakina to take another step toward another trophy.
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PHOENIX (AP)The Kansas City Chiefs are on the Super Bowl stage for the third time in four years, the first time triumphantly marching off with the Lombardi Trophy and the second time slinking away home after a lopsided loss in the big game.
Patrick Mahomes and Co. know better than anyone winning the Super Bowl is a whole lot better than losing it.
Experience alone gives the Chiefs a major advantage as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. But then you throw in Mahomes, the league’s newly minted two-time MVP, along with transcendent tight end Travis Kelce, Chris Jones and the rest of the stars of their rebuilt defense, and coach Andy Reid pulling all the right strings and, well, there are plenty of reasons why the Chiefs will be celebrating another championship by the end of the weekend.
”I think you have a better understanding of the whole process,” Mahomes said of the Super Bowl buildup, ”so you can kind of find those little windows where you can get a little extra film study and a little extra rest.
”Especially the first one, when I was in Miami, it was kind of, `You got to go here. You got to go here.’ And you were just trying to figure out a way to get it all done. Whereas now I have a better understanding of the process.”
Mahomes has a pretty good understanding of just about everything.
He set career bests for yards passing with 5,250 this season, led the league with 41 touchdown passes and helped the Chiefs win a seventh consecutive AFC West title, all while juggling plenty of off-the-field life: the birth of his son, ownership in several Kansas City sports franchises and a myriad other business opportunities and investments.
It’s why he earned 48 of 50 first-place votes for MVP at NFL Honors on Thursday night.
”I think we’ve just seen him grow as a quarterback. His talent level goes far beyond his ability,” Kelce said. ”He’s a step ahead. He’s playing chess out there, like he has three or four moves in his pocket depending on what a defense does. That’s why he’s going to be the greatest to ever go down.”
That’s an apt title for Kelce among NFL tight ends: the greatest.
He’s had another historic season, setting both franchise and league records, and only Jerry Rice now has more postseason touchdowns than Kelce does. When the Chiefs lost three wide receivers to injuries in the AFC title game, and Mahomes was hobbling along on his ailing right ankle, he still had his dependable tight end – who had been racked by back spasms early that week – when he was under pressure and needed somewhere to go with the ball.
On the opposite side of the ball, the Chiefs defense rarely gets the credit it deserves.
Jones had 15 1/2 sacks in the regular season, two more in the AFC title game and was a finalist for AP Defensive Player of the Year.
Frank Clark is quickly climbing the list of career playoff sacks. And a secondary that often throws four rookies onto the field at once shut down Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and his flotilla of receiving threats two weeks ago.
”I think we’re peaking at the right time, especially after the past three to four weeks,” Jones said. ”Everyone is ready. We’re excited about the game. But we know what we’re here for and we’re going to keep at it.”
Reid wouldn’t let them do anything else.
This will actually be his fourth time as a head coach in the Super Bowl – he lost his only try with Philadelphia – and for the past two weeks, he’s been guiding the Chiefs through their preparations to his typical exacting standard.
Every meeting and walk-through and practice has been laid out to the minute, the product of all those years of experience.
”This all can take you out of your normal routine,” Reid explained. ”You try to keep it as close to possible, but you’ve got the media obligations and a couple other things that they throw in there. But for the most part, we try to keep the practices the same, and we’re on the same schedule.”
There’s an argument to be made that the Eagles have the most complete roster in the NFL, and a side-by-side comparison with the Chiefs might leave the impression that they are the heavy favorites to walk away winners Sunday night.
But the Eagles don’t have Mahomes or Kelce. They don’t have Jones or ”Big Red” on the sideline.
They also haven’t experienced the thrill of a Super Bowl victory or the crushing disappointment of a defeat.
”I don’t want to have any regrets,” Mahomes said. ”When I step off this football field, I understand how lucky I am to be in this organization. I understand how lucky I am to play with guys that are going to be Hall of Famers. And so when I look back at the end of my career, I don’t want to look back and be like, `Man, I didn’t give everything I have to win to win Super Bowls,’ because of the great people I have around me. When I get done with my career, I want to make sure that I know that I gave everything I had on that football field.”
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Which 5G phone is best?
Technology marches ever onward, with the latest and greatest phones of today rocking 5G connectivity. It offers less latency and interference — meaning it’s more efficient — and it’s faster. There’s been a noticeable increase in the amount of 5G phones available since its launch in 2019, which has thankfully driven prices down. Now there’s a 5G phone for everyone on anyone’s budget.
That said, if you want the best, take a look at the Apple iPhone 13 Pro. It has an excellent camera and comes in a mix of colors and data storage options.
What to know before you buy a 5G phone
What is 5G?
5G is, to use appropriate jargon, the fifth generation of a technology standard for broadband cellular networks. Think of it like the upgrade from high definition to 4K TVs — it’s essentially the same but incrementally better. 5G phones have to be built with a special chipset and modem to access it.
Operating system
5G phones use either an Android OS or iOS.
- Android OSs are developed by Google and used by most phone manufacturers outside of Apple. Google and Samsung are the biggest names in 5G Android phones, but plenty of other brands have been making 5G phones since it became available.
- iOS is Apple’s proprietary operating system and is only found on Apple’s line of iPhones. Current Apple phones that are 5G capable are the 12 and 13 product lines and the latest version of their budget SE line.
What to look for in a quality 5G phone
Camera
Many 5G phones are similar in most ways that count, except for one area that manufacturers still try to one-up the others in: the camera. Today, the best 5G phone cameras use three lenses on the back and one on the front, with better camera lenses having higher megapixel counts.
Screen
Screen quality is broken down by size and resolution.
- Size: 5G phones have screen sizes roughly 4 1/2-7 inches long, measured diagonally. What’s quality comes down to intended usage and personal preference. For example, if you plan on streaming movies and TV shows, you should consider a larger screen. However, others may think a half-foot-long phone is too big to be comfortable.
- Resolution: 5G phone resolutions are a little more complex than your TV, as the pixel counts aren’t as standardized and many use confusing brand-specific resolution names. The simplest way to gauge resolution is what quality video can it record, which does use standardized resolution names: high definition (720p), full HD (1080p) and 4K (1440p).
Data storage
Most phones have a set amount of data they can store and don’t have the ability to add more later using secure digital cards. Cloud storage can mitigate how much storage you need, but it’s still a good idea to have more than you expect you need. Most 5G phones offer at least 100 gigabytes of storage, with 250GB and 500GB being equally common. A handful offer 1 terabyte, which is 1000GB, or 2TB.
Battery
5G taxes a phone’s battery more than previous generations of connection, so despite most 5G phones having better batteries the average battery life has stayed relatively constant — roughly 8-12 hours on a full charge.
How much you can expect to spend on a 5G phone
5G phones typically cost $400-$1,200. Budget phones can be found for $400-$600, but they won’t have much in the way of features. Better phones cost $600-$800 while the most advanced models start around $800.
5G phone FAQ
Do I need to upgrade to a 5G phone right away?
A. No. The previous generation — 4G LTE — is more than enough for many users. In fact, as more users migrate over to 5G networks, the 4G LTE network will slightly improve due to the reduced traffic. However, you won’t see improvements as great as upgrading to 5G.
Do I need a special phone plan to take advantage of a 5G network?
A. That depends on your carrier. For example, most carriers include a standard 5G connection with your data plan. But, Verizon offers a special ultra-wideband tier of service only accessible with costlier data plans.
Are 5G phones safe?
A. Yes, 5G phones and 5G connections are just as safe as previous generations of both phones and services. It does not spread anything but improved performance.
What’s the best 5G phone to buy?
Top 5G phone
What you need to know: If you’re a fan of Apple, this is their latest feature-packed iPhone.
What you’ll love: The front notch is smaller than previous models. It has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display and 12-megapixel telephoto, wide and ultra-wide camera lenses. Its battery can last for up to 22 hours, and the body uses a durable ceramic shield.
What you should consider: Apple phones are among the most expensive. You can’t upgrade your data storage after the fact. Apple products require specially made accessories.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 5G phone for the money
What you need to know: While it’s a quality phone overall, its camera is where it really shines.
What you’ll love: It has an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel wide and ultra-wide lens and a 32-megapixel front-facing lens. It has a 30x zoom that doesn’t lose resolution and an EngageZoom Lock to reduce camera shake while zoomed. It can recharge up to half its battery in only 30 minutes.
What you should consider: It doesn’t offer upgradable storage after purchase. Some customers had issues with the speakerphone function being too quiet. It doesn’t include a wall adapter for charging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The popular Pixel 6 is a complete redesign over its predecessors.
What you’ll love: It has a 50-megapixel wide lens that can capture more than double the amount of light of similar phones, plus a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens and an 8-megapixel front lens. It also has a suite of editing tools preinstalled and comes in three colors and two data storage sizes.
What you should consider: It updates frequently, which can be a hassle for active users. Some purchasers felt it was more fragile than similar phones — a case is recommended.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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FENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - The pilot of a seaplane is OK after making an emergency landing on Lake Fenton.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says the pilot, who was not identified and was alone in the plane, experienced unspecified mechanical trouble with the aircraft around 10 a.m.
The Fenton Township Fire Department, Genesee County Sheriff's Office Dive Team and emergency medical crews all responded to the Skipper Bud's on Fenton Road to assist.
Authorities say the pilot made a safe landing around 10:20 a.m., he was not injured and the seaplane did not sustain any major damage.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Are you looking for ways to spread holiday cheer? If you’re thinking about gifting a few extra bucks, we have some advice.
“By no means is holiday tipping mandatory, but giving someone who regularly provides you with a service a little something extra at the end of the year is always appreciated — perhaps more so than ever this year,” according to experts at Care.com.
Have you been keeping your post office busy? If you’re thinking about tipping your mail carrier, there are certain rules you must follow.
According to the United States Postal Service, mail carriers are permitted to accept a gift worth $20 or less from a customer per occasion, such as Christmas. However, cash and cash equivalents, such as checks or gift cards that can be exchanged for cash, must never be accepted in any amount.
Additionally, no employee may accept more than $50 worth of gifts from any one customer in any one calendar year period.
When it comes to tipping more this time of year, 45% of U.S. adults say they typically give higher-than-usual tips to service providers who normally receive tips throughout the year, according to a survey completed by CreditCards.com.
Care.com shared tipping recommendations, saying that experts recommend considering several factors when deciding how to give and to whom. They include your relationship with the recipient, your budget, the recipient’s position and your personal preferences. Here are some suggestions:
Tipping recommendations
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DENVER, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Board of Trustees (the "Board") for the Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (the "Fund") has declared a monthly cash distribution of $0.0597 per common share, payable on the dates noted below. The Fund's managed distribution policy is to set the monthly distribution rate at an amount equal to one twelfth of 10% of the Fund's adjusted year-end net asset value per share ("NAV"), which will be the average of the NAVs as of the last five business days of the prior calendar year.
The following dates apply to the distributions declared:
Ex-Date: April 20, 2023
Record Date: April 21, 2023
Payable Date: April 28, 2023
Ex-Date: May 18, 2023
Record Date: May 19, 2023
Payable Date: May 31, 2023
Ex-Date: June 15, 2023
Record Date: June 16, 2023
Payable Date: June 30, 2023
A portion of the distribution may be treated as paid from sources other than net income, including but not limited to short-term capital gain, long-term capital gain and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions, including the percentage of qualified dividend income, will be made after year-end.
The Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund
The Fund is a closed-end fund with an investment objective of providing a high level of total return. The Fund seeks to pursue this objective by applying a fundamental research-driven investment process and will invest in equity and equity-related securities as well as fixed income securities, including both corporate and sovereign debt, in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets. The Fund's portfolio managers are Chuck Clough and Bill Whelan. As of March 31, 2023 the Fund had approximately 152.0 million in total assets. More information, including the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan, can be found at www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445.
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Clough Capital Partners L.P. is a Boston-based investment advisory firm which manages approximately $1.4 billion in assets: $552 million in hedge fund and institutional accounts; $27 million in open-end mutual funds; and $815 million in three closed-end funds (as of March 31, 2023) – Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund (GLV), Clough Global Equity Fund (GLQ), and Clough Global Opportunities Fund (GLO).
An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain an annual report or semi-annual report which contains this and other information visit www.cloughglobal.com or call 877-256-8445. Read them carefully before investing.
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Policies governing abortion and reproductive health care services in U.S. prisons and jails were restrictive and often hostile even before the Supreme Court removed Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protections for abortions. After the June ruling, many reproductive services stand to be prohibited altogether, putting the health of incarcerated women who are pregnant at risk.
That threat is particularly urgent in states where lawmakers have made clear their intentions to roll back abortion rights.
“Previously there was at least some sliver of legal recourse there for an incarcerated person, but that no longer exists for people who live in states where abortion is or will be severely restricted or illegal,” said Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, an OB-GYN, a professor and the director of the Advocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People program at Johns Hopkins University.
The Northern Rockies and Upper Midwest regions are home to some of the states with the highest rates of incarcerated women in the country. Idaho has the highest incarceration rate — 110 women per 100,000 adult female residents — of any state, closely followed by South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana, whose rates are more than double the national average, according to 2020 data from the Sentencing Project.
Nationally, women make up an increasingly large share of prison and jail populations. From 1980 to 2020, the number of incarcerated women grew by nearly five times.
State and federal prisons do not reliably track or report the number of incarcerated people who are pregnant. The Prison Policy Project, a nonprofit research organization, estimates about 58,000 people a year are pregnant when they enter prisons or jails, or about 4% of the total number of women in state and federal prisons and 3% of those in local jails.
The quality of pregnancy care available to the incarcerated population varies greatly, not just by state but among facilities, too. That’s due to a lack of universal standards and a range of approaches by authorities governing jails and prisons, as well as the different health care provided, said Alexa Kolbi-Molinas, deputy director of the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project.
“There is far too little space for accountability, and far too much space for discretion,” Kolbi-Molinas said.
Sufrin co-authored a study published in August 2021 that surveyed pregnancy outcomes across 22 state prison systems, all federal Bureau of Prisons sites, and six county jails. It concluded that only half the state prisons surveyed allowed abortion in the first and second trimesters, and 14% prohibited it entirely.
Other facilities — including some within the federal Bureau of Prisons, which nominally requires access to abortion and appropriate prenatal and postnatal care during pregnancy — often made abortion and maternal health care services practically inaccessible.
Those with written policies had barriers including distance from abortion care providers, delays in treatment until abortion was no longer legal, and requirements for the pregnant person to pay for the cost of the abortion and, sometimes, transportation to and from a clinic, according to academics and advocates. Other facilities didn’t have a formal written policy and instead left the care of an individual up to the discretion of the prison or jail.
Julia Arroyo of Young Women’s Freedom Center, a criminal justice reform advocacy organization, was pregnant while incarcerated.
“Reproductive health access is very difficult on the inside,” she said, adding that women are often made to feel as if they are disruptive or difficult simply for seeking treatment.
“When I was pregnant and experiencing jail, I was never once asked what I wanted to do with my pregnancy,” she said.
Sufrin’s research found prison facilities in states that she characterized as “hostile” to abortion are more likely to make abortion all but impossible to access. Several states — including South Dakota, Wyoming and Idaho — have already banned most abortions or are in the process of seeking to implement severe restrictions on abortion.
South Dakota’s trigger law banning most abortions took effect immediately after the Supreme Court’s June 24 decision.
An abortion ban that was set to take effect in Wyoming on July 27 but was temporarily blocked by a judge makes the procedure illegal except in cases of incest or rape or to protect the life of the mother.
Idaho’s trigger ban, which is scheduled to go into effect Aug. 25 but is being challenged in court, would prohibit abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. It also criminalizes any person who provides such treatment.
Wyoming’s Department of Corrections declined to comment, and Idaho officials did not respond to questions about how their state’s new abortion ban — which is facing challenges in court — would affect incarcerated people. However, experts suspect statewide prohibitions likely would worsen access in prisons and county jails.
In Montana, abortions are protected by a 1999 state Supreme Court ruling that the Montana Constitution’s right-to-privacy provision extends to a person’s medical decisions. Attorney General Austin Knudsen, a Republican, is asking the state’s high court to reverse that ruling, and Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte has said he would consider calling a special session to consider anti-abortion legislation if lawmakers had a plan that would pass court review. The next regular session is in January, and Republican lawmakers say they intend to explore new ways to roll back that protection.
Montana Department of Corrections spokesperson Alexandria Klapmeier said in an email that all facilities “meet the standards of care for inmates as required by law, including for prenatal care, which is at or above the level of care they would receive were they not incarcerated.”
However, Klapmeier declined to comment further on how the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization would influence the agency’s abortion policies or offer specifics on treatment and protocols. As recently as 2019, ACLU Montana released a report finding that the state fails to ensure that incarcerated pregnant people have access to routine prenatal care.
Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities must provide access to abortion, as well as other reproductive health care services. However, they are not required to pay for the procedures or the transportation to a clinic, which means many women are priced out of the treatment.
The federal prison system and most states require some form of co-payment by inmates for medical services, though California and Illinois reversed their policies, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. Even states without co-payment policies can require inmates to pay for medical costs. Montana, for example, says an inmate is responsible for costs associated with preexisting conditions and self-inflicted or certain other injuries.
There are no federal prisons in Montana, Wyoming or Idaho. The nearest in the region include six in Colorado, two in Oregon, and one in Washington, all states that have laws protecting abortion access. The Bureau of Prisons declined to comment on how Dobbs would affect policies.
Sufrin said she feared a “chilling effect” from the Dobbs decision on essential pregnancy care for prisoners. That includes treatment of miscarriages, which many experts note often mirrors abortion protocols. Doctors and other health care providers have raised concerns that without that treatment, women’s lives could be at risk since medical professionals are nervous about how their actions might violate state abortion prohibitions.
Forcing someone to carry a pregnancy to term while incarcerated could result in great trauma to the mother, according to multiple experts, as well as compromise the care of the child. Forcing anyone to carry a pregnancy to full term can make it harder for a person to escape poverty and derail life plans, and a forced pregnancy behind bars has even greater punitive consequences, Kolbi-Molinas said.
Despite federal law prohibiting the use of shackles for pregnant women giving birth in federal prisons, some states — among them Montana, Wyoming and Idaho — do not have laws that make that practice illegal, and prison officials have been accused of using restraints on women in the delivery room in the past.
Incarcerated women are often forced to give birth without a companion, and once the baby is born, the child is typically taken away immediately and housed with a family member or, when one isn’t available, put into the foster care system.
“It violates all the principles of reproductive justice,” Sufrin said. “They do not have the right to choose to have children and they do not have the right to parent.”
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hundreds of union supporters filled the halls of the Michigan Capitol on Tuesday as Senate Democrats voted along party lines in support of repealing the decade-old “right-to-work” law in a state long considered a pillar of organized labor.
Democrats have listed the repeal as one of their top legislative goals this session. The law, enacted in 2012 when Republicans fully controlled Michigan government, prohibits public and private unions from requiring that nonunion employees pay union dues even if the union bargains on their behalf.
Senators approved the repeal on a 20-17 vote, sending it back to the House, which passed its own version last week but must approve the final language. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has said she'll sign it. The Senate also followed the House's actions last week in voting to restore the state’s prevailing wage law, which requires contractors hired for state projects to pay union-level wages.
“It’s a new day here in Lansing,” Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks said. “And today we are taking action to empower workers by restoring the rights that they always relied on.”
Union supporters, many of whom had waited nearly nine hours for the Senate to vote, cheered loudly from the gallery and outside the Senate chamber as Democrats voted to approve the repeal. A repeal in Michigan would deliver a much needed victory in the region for unions after Wisconsin and Indiana passed their own “right-to-work” laws over the past decade.
A bill seeking to reimburse some union members the cost of their dues has also been cosponsored by 33 House Democrats, further signifying the direction of the party after they took full control of the state government this year.
Supporters and opponents of the “right-to-work” law clashed during a Tuesday morning Senate Labor committee meeting where the legislation was first considered. Union supporters said workers' wages and rights have suffered over the past decade while business advocates said the law has made the state competitive once again.
“Being a right-to-work law state makes us more competitive nationally, and especially with our neighboring states who also have these laws,” said Wendy Block of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
State Sen. Thomas Albert, the lone Republican on the committee, said during the meeting that the repeal would allow “forced union membership."
Spending appropriations were attached to both bills, a move that Republicans say is to ensure they are “referendum-proof.” The Michigan Constitution states that bills with appropriations attached to them are not subject to a public referendum in which voters could reject the law.
Whitmer promised in her 2019 State of the State speech to “veto bills designed to cut out the public’s right of referendum.” Her office has said that while she didn’t ask for the appropriation to be added, “the governor is going to sign a bill that puts Michigan’s working families first.”
Opponents could still protect the policy by putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot, which would require close to 450,000 voter signatures. A ballot measure barring “right-to-work” laws was defeated by nearly 14 percentage points in 2012.
Michigan had the nation’s seventh-highest percentage of unionized workers when the “right-to-work” law was enacted in 2012, but that dropped to 11th in 2022. Over the past decade, union membership in Michigan has fallen by 2.6 percentage points as overall U.S. union membership has been falling steadily for decades, reaching an all-time low last year of 10.1%.
In total, 27 states have “right-to-work” laws in place. Republicans in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin all passed legislation over the past decade curbing union rights, sparking massive protests.
Thousands of union supporters descended on Michigan's Capitol to protest in 2012 when the Republican controlled Statehouse pushed the “right-to-work” legislation through without hearings.
The year before, neighboring Wisconsin under Republican Gov. Scott Walker proposed all-but ending collective bargaining for most public workers. It sent off weeks of protests that grew to as large as 100,000 people and led Democratic state senators to leave the state in a failed attempt to stop the bill’s passage.
Four years later, after he had said he wouldn’t go after union rights of private sector workers, Walker signed a right-to-work law for Wisconsin. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/politics/article/michigan-senate-votes-to-repeal-2012-law-17839593.php | 2023-03-14 23:22:02 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/politics/article/michigan-senate-votes-to-repeal-2012-law-17839593.php |
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