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YARDLEY, Pa., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 22 cents per share payable August 25, 2022, to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2022.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Yardley, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com.
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Kevin C. Clothier, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (215) 698-5281, or
Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, (215) 552-3720
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The Detroit Red Wings are coming off their most disappointing loss of the season so far, and will hope and put it in the rearview mirror when they get set to host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
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It seemed as if the Red Wings were spooked by something when they made the trip to take on the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Yes, there were getting outplayed for most of the night, ending up getting outshot 46-18, but there only trailed by one after captain Dylan Larkin scored a shorthanded goal early in the third period. However, the Sabres put their swords into Detroit, scoring four times in the final seven minutes of the game, highlighted by Tage Thompson completing a hat trick, to run away with an 8-3 win.
Poor Alex Nedeljkovic was in net for all eight goals, despite stopping 38 shots in his second regulation loss of the season. The result showed that the Wings have to stop relying on goaltending to come up with big saves, and structure their lineup to hold off the opposition’s top stars.
They will see a few stars when the Capitals come to town. Washington has been alright to start the season, but have struggled against some of the better teams in the NHL. They currently have 11 points through 10 games, as the Caps lost to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, before suffering an overtime loss at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.
The Wings were only able to pull out one win against the Capitals in their three-game series in 2021-22, losing both games at LCA.
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What: NHL Hockey
Who: Washington Capitals (5-4-2) vs. Detroit Red Wings (4-3-2)
When: Thursday, November 3
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)
Channel: Bally Sports Detroit Extra
Stream: DirecTV Stream
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The general view of mergers and acquisitions is that they are expressions of ego, wrought by empire builders and their equally humble bankers. But there’s always a seller, too, who has maybe concluded there’s just no point in going on anymore.
Expectations were piqued by a recent report of “preliminary talks” between oil major Exxon Mobil Corp. and leading fracker Pioneer Natural Resources Co. Adding to that, Pioneer announced Wednesday evening that Scott Sheffield, its founder and chief executive, would retire at the end of this year.
There are good reasons as to why not just Pioneer but a host of other shale operators may — should — call it a day. The chief reason is that there is a host of them.
US shale’s sheer fragmentation is an essential part of its mythos. In the early aughts, with the majors having set their sights overseas, the supposedly played-out US onshore business was left to an army of minnows and wildcatters. Competing cheek-by-jowl in the laboratories of Texas, Appalachia and elsewhere, they forged fracking and changed the world.
This was a classic startup phase, with investors and lenders excited to back something they hadn’t seen in the US upstream for decades: growth. Exploration and production earnings multiples were neck-and-neck with the Nasdaq in the early 2010s. Like many a bright young thing, the shale business was long on potential and short on cash, generally reinvesting every dollar generated and then some.
The wheels began wobbling when the old incarnation of OPEC swamped the oil market in 2014’s Thanksgiving Day massacre. But shale.com didn’t truly hit the wall until around the end of 2018 when investors finally grasped that their dollars, far from generating good returns, were mostly subsidizing consumers, along with real estate agents in the choicer suburbs of Houston and Midland, Texas. Covid-19 delivered the coup de grace.
Growth is now out of favor and investors are demanding payouts. The fracking cash furnace has become a cash fountain. Rising interest rates provide an extra impetus to boost the industry’s free cash flow yields.
And this is where it turns all existential.
If growth is out of favor, and big payouts are in, it follows that efficiency is prized. And since oil is a 160-year-old industry defined by scale economies, that means being bigger generally wins. So what exactly is the point of owning the stock of a small or medium-sized fracker that you don’t want to grow quickly? Which tees up the next question: What’s the point of being one?
Here’s a comparison of 50 US exploration and production companies, segmented by scale, on one simple cost metric: selling, general and administrative expenses per barrel produced. It’s easy to see where the more efficient companies sit.
While all groups have improved, the benefits of being bigger are clear. To put the gap between the top and the bottom in perspective, consider this example. The biggest E&P company by production, ConocoPhillips, produces roughly the same amount of oil and gas as the 30 smallest firms in the sample. In doing so, Conoco spent $623 million on SG&A last year while the 30 spent an aggregate $2.3 billion.
Conoco is, of course, a diversified producer with operations beyond the Lower 48 states in places like Alaska, the North Sea and the Middle East; so the comparison to small, mostly single-area producers might not seem entirely fair.(1) But that’s thinking like a statistician, not an investor.
During the shale boom, money managers could build their own portfolio of shale operators scattered across different basins to maintain exposure to growth but diversify risks around geology, regional pricing, access to infrastructure and, of course, management quality. That rewarded those companies able to snag the best acreage and demonstrate proficiency in single areas — and that shaped consolidation among the smaller producers. Hence, we saw the emergence of single-area champions like Pioneer and Diamondback Energy Inc. in the Permian basin and EQT Corp. in the Marcellus basin.
Yet shale’s land grab is mostly spent; Bob Brackett of Bernstein Research notes in a recent report that exploration spending has collapsed from about $2 per barrel of oil-equivalent back in the day to just 25 cents last year. And with growth out of favor and dependability of cash flow prized, scale combined with the insulation of diversification beyond the US onshore offers a more appealing balance for investors.
On the other hand, those companies that did consolidate within shale’s confines are now at a scale where they can move the needle for the likes of a Conoco — which swooped already on Permian heavyweight Concho Resources Inc. during the dark days of the pandemic — or an integrated major like Exxon.
Adding to the implacable logic is some gloomy mood music. The jolt delivered to oil prices by OPEC+ at the start of April has mostly faded and refining margins are weakening ominously ahead of the northern hemisphere summer. US natural gas prices, a boon last year, have collapsed again. Inflation, while helpful when it comes to energy prices, is also pushing up costs for fracking crews, as oilfield services giant Halliburton Co. warned on its recent earnings call, and various productivity metrics have moved in the wrong direction.
The end result is that, largely bereft of a compelling sense of purpose, shale is now affordable for any bigger oil companies looking to expand there. I wrote here about how, prior to the report of talks, Pioneer’s stock relative to Exxon’s was at levels seen during the worst of the pandemic panic. Indeed, the whole sector has flipped from a premium to a discount to Big Oil.
The point here isn’t that these are all inherently bad companies. As a group, they are less indebted and more disciplined and profitable than ever before. The problem is that, while the earnings are higher, a changed investing climate means the multiples aren’t going back up to where they were. The thrill is gone and grinding out efficiencies is in. That’s a perfectly reasonable sort of enterprise to run. On the other hand, if someone better at it comes along and makes a decent offer, it will be hard to justify refusing them.More From Bloomberg Opinion:
• Powering Your Car With Cooking Oil? Fat Chance: David Fickling
• Wall Street Is Finally Going to Make Money On Shale: Javier Blas
• This Exxon Deal Would End Shale’s Pioneering Era: Liam Denning
(1) That said, Conoco’s Lower 48 production alone is about the same as the entire production of the smallest 24 companies in the sample.
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Liam Denning is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering energy and commodities. A former investment banker, he was editor of the Wall Street Journal’s Heard on the Street column and a reporter for the Financial Times’s Lex column.
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Employees hide in freezer after man impersonates police officer, threatens worker
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi say a man pretending to be a cop recently startled several workers at an ice cream shop.
WLBT reports that a 16-year-old worker at a Baskin-Robbins in Flowood received a threatening phone call from a man impersonating a police officer.
According to one of the employees, the man identified himself as an officer when he called the store. He reportedly told one of the workers to come outside so he could speak to her about a warrant.
The worker said she could see a man standing in the parking lot while on the phone with him.
After going outside, the teen said the man asked for her age and license plate number, among other things, over the phone.
Several minutes into the call, the man reportedly told the girl that he would harm her and her co-workers if she told anyone what he had asked.
The girl said she ran back inside the store and locked the door behind her.
Once back inside, she reportedly told her two co-workers to hide in the freezer while she called the police.
The Flowood Police Department said officers responded to the scene, but the man had already left.
According to the department, a law enforcement agency doesn’t call a business about a warrant.
“As a public service announcement, the Flowood Police Department encourages all merchants to educate their employees not to be taken by these scams,” the department said.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Top officials within the federal government are continuing to sound the alarm over TikTok and time may be ticking for the popular social media app.
Members of both parties are ramping up calls to regulate TikTok. This week the head of the FBI said he is extremely concerned the app poses a threat to national security.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said because TikTok is owned by a Chinese company, the data of the roughly 80 million Americans on the app could be weaponized.
“There’s a number of concerns,” Wray said. “For influence operations if they so chose, or to control software on millions of devices.”
Those security concerns have already promoted the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the military to ban TikTok from government phones.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., wants the ban to extend to all government phones.
“We also ought to require, the federal government ought to require TikTok to be separated from the Beijing-owned ByteDance parent company,” Hawley said.
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., agrees that regulations are overdue, but he said the White House should take the lead.
“We are way behind,” Kaine said. “I think we need to hopefully get some suggestions from the administration about what would be the most effective way to deal with real threats.”
TikTok has repeatedly denied it violates user privacy, and last month said it has never targeted any members of the U.S. government.
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Supergut Becomes First Commercially Available, Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention to be Published in Leading Medical Journal
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthrough gut health nutrition brand Supergut had its peer-reviewed, clinical trial published this week in the highly-respected journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism: A Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics – an interdisciplinary journal for high-quality research and reviews in the areas of diabetes, obesity and metabolism.
The study showed that consistent consumption of Supergut shakes formulated with a proprietary resistant starch prebiotic fiber blend led to significant improvements in metabolic health (as measured by HbA1c), digestion, and health-related quality of life outcomes like sleep, mood, and energy levels.
Supergut's clinical trial builds on the growing body of evidence validating the importance of gut health on various dimensions of health. To the brand's knowledge, the Supergut study is the first commercially available, non-pharmaceutical intervention to be published in this high-credibility medical journal.
"This study shows the diverse, measurable benefits of Supergut's prebiotic fiber blend on quality of life and metabolic health outcomes," said Dr. Christopher Damman, MD, MA, gastroenterologist, Chief Medical and Science Officer at Supergut and former head of the microbiome program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "The bigger aim is to set a new evidence-based standard in functional food."
Supergut's study also marks the first clinical trial on resistant starch fiber from a food-tech company. The goal was to provide definitive evidence that its products deliver measurable results – establishing a higher standard relative to the growing category of nutraceuticals that claim gut health benefits, but lack clinical substantiation.
The results from this study validate a growing body of scientific evidence showing that resistant starch is the key to transforming the gut microbiome, boosting metabolic health, improving digestion, as well as enhancing mood and sleep.
Resistant starch is an all-natural form of non-digestible prebiotic fiber largely missing in Western diets. The gut-balancing benefits of resistant starch underscore the role the gut microbiome plays in overall health, helping control digestion and satiety, supporting prevention of diseases and improving physiologic and mental functioning in humans. The gut microbiome also helps regulate blood sugar levels and neurologic health.
Supergut's clinical trial was a three-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial conducted over three months with 192 participants. Participants who consumed Supergut meal-replacement shakes for 12 weeks showed significantly improved blood sugar control relative to the placebo shake, as measured by HbA1c. They also experienced significant improvements in weight, blood pressure, digestion, and health-related quality of life measures relative to one or both control groups.
The study was conducted in collaboration with Stanford University and the Sonnenberg Lab to analyze how the intervention works in part through the gut microbiome. The microbiome analysis showed an increase in bacteria that produce beneficial byproducts called short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate. Butyrate plays a key role in stimulating hormones in your body like GLP-1 that regulate insulin response, appetite control and immune response.
The timing of this study is particularly notable given the increasing attention garnered by new diabetes and weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which are based on GLP-1 hormones. Supergut, Wegovy and Ozempic are all rooted in the proliferation of research pointing to healthy blood sugar levels as key to weight management and overall health outcomes. But unlike the trending weight loss prescription injections Wegovy and Ozempic, Supergut uses an all-natural resistant starch fiber blend to stimulate the body's natural production of GLP-1. Supergut costs a fraction of the price of prescription drugs and does not require injections, which often result in uncomfortable gastrointestinal side effects.
While Supergut's study focused on daily consumption of shakes, Supergut also offers a full line of bars and fiber mixes – all of which include the same clinically-proven, patented, proprietary resistant starch blend. The bars, which recently won the Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Award, have sold out three times since launch.
Supergut is the only gut health nutrition company that has performed and published such rigorous clinical results, setting a new standard in the supplement and gut health industry. The company has broad ambitions to positively impact public health, making it both accessible and delicious by using food-as-medicine, and hopes to inspire other nutrition companies to follow suit by validating product claims with clinical evidence. The company primarily sells its products via its website, supergut.com.
ABOUT SUPERGUT
Supergut is the leading evidence-based nutrition brand designed to empower consumers to reclaim and sustain control over their bodies through the science of the gut microbiome, offering delicious and convenient functional foods. Harnessing the power of superfood resistant starch, Supergut offers scientifically-backed food products that are clinically-proven to improve metabolic and gut health while boosting overall quality of life. Supergut uses breakthrough research and their own gold-standard clinical study to create products that deliver measurable health results for customers, including shakes, fiber mixes, and bars which were recently recognized as Best Nutritional Bar of 2022 by Good Housekeeping. Founder Marc Washington launched Supergut (formerly Muniq) in 2020 on a mission to fix the broken food system and create alternative methods for individuals looking to transform their health through their gut. To learn more, visit supergut.com or follow the brand on Instagram or TikTok at @supergut.
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Forbes Finance Council is an Invitation-Only Community for Executives in Accounting, Financial Planning, Wealth and Asset Management, and Investment Firms
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kacey Butcher, the Chief Financial Officer for Adaptation Financial Advisors, Inc has been accepted into Forbes Finance Council, an invitation-only community for executives in accounting, financial planning, wealth and asset management, and investment firms.
Kacey was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
"We are honored to welcome Kacey into the community," said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Finance Council. "Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world."
As an accepted member of the Council, Kacey has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum. Kacey will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.
Finally, Kacey will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.
"I am excited to have been selected as a Forbes Finance Council member and look forward to connecting with other industry professionals," says Kacey Butcher. "As we continue to expand through mergers and acquisitions, as well as through recruiting efforts targeted towards next gen talent, this forum will be a great asset for future growth opportunities within the financial services and wealth planning industry."
Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.
For more information about Forbes Finance Council, visit forbesfinancecouncil.com. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.
Adaptation Financial, Inc is a Hybrid Independent Registered Investment Advisory firm with over $750MM of client assets under management. The firm currently has 6 office locations across 3 states and caters to individual investors. Securities are offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Financial planning services are through Adaptation Financial Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Adaptation Financial Advisors are not affiliated.
Visit www.adaptfa.com or call 800-522-8727 to connect with an advisor in your area.
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Russia can’t meet India arms deliveries due to Ukraine war, Indian Air Force says
By Rhea Mogul, CNN
Russia is unable to honor its arms delivery commitments to India because of the war in Ukraine, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said, placing a potential strain on New Delhi’s relationship with its largest defense supplier as Moscow attempts to ramp up weapons production.
An IAF representative told an Indian parliamentary committee that due to the Ukraine war a “major delivery” from Moscow “is not going to take place.”
The admission, published in a report by India’s lower house of parliament on Tuesday, is the first official confirmation by Indian authorities amid swirling rumors and reports in local media suggesting shortcomings in Russian capacity.
“They have given us in writing that they are not able to deliver it,” the representative said, according to the report.
CNN has contacted the Russian Embassy in New Delhi but did not receive a response at the time of publishing.
The report did not mention the specifics of the delivery.
The biggest ongoing delivery is the S-400 Triumf air defense system units India bought in 2018 for $5.4 billion. Three of these systems have been delivered and two more are awaited, Reuters reported.
IAF also depends on Russia for spares for its Su-30MKI and MiG-29 fighter jets, the mainstay of the service branch, according to Reuters.
Russia is the world’s second-largest arms exporter, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a large-scale effort to build up capacity to produce more weapons for the war in a move he said was “urgently needed.”
Putin’s order also followed repeated complaints by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin that his mercenaries were not receiving sufficient munitions in their prolonged battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut.
Strained relations
New Delhi has strong ties with Moscow dating back to the Cold War, and remains heavily dependent on the Kremlin for its military equipment — a vital link given the ongoing tensions along India’s shared Himalayan border with an increasingly assertive China.
The admission by the IAF is “very serious,” according to Harsh V. Pant, vice president of studies and foreign policy at the New Delhi-based think thank Observer Research Foundation.
“I think it underscores the problems that (India) has been bedeviling this relationship for quite some time,” he added. “And the Ukraine crisis has accelerated the trend that India, for a very long time, has been trying to diversify, and was concerned about its over dependence on Russia.”
A SIPRI report published this month said Russia remains India’s largest arms supplier, despite a drop in defense imports from 62% to 45% between 2017 and 2022.
Experts have suggested the drop could be because India is looking to diversify its imports and push more home-grown equipment.
Last September, a US State Department official said Washington was in “deep” talks with India over its reliance on Russian arms and energy.
Russia “is no longer a reliable weapons supplier” and Indian representatives are “coming to understand that there could be real benefits for them (in finding other markets),” the official told reporters in New York.
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, India, the world’s largest democracy, has carefully navigated a middle path.
New Delhi has refused to condemn Moscow’s brutal assault in various United Nations resolutions. And rather than cutting economic ties with the Kremlin, India has undermined Western sanctions by increasing its purchases of Russian oil, coal and fertilizer.
India has also maintained close ties to the West — particularly the United States — as it works to thwart China’s rise.
As Putin continues his aggression, driving food and fuel prices to soar, experts have suggested Moscow’s actions in Ukraine could be testing New Delhi’s patience.
And the Indian Air Force going public about Russia’s arms delivery failure could be a sign of that strain, said Pant, from the Observer Research Foundation.
“I think the relationship (between India and Russia) has been under stress for a long time,” he said. “It’s now becoming clear that the present trajectory of this relationship is becoming increasingly unsustainable (because of) what is happening in Ukraine.”
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Serving Adults of All Ages, Executive Home Care Creates a First-Class Experience for Clients
HACKENSACK, N. J., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executive Home Care, a leading in-home care provider with a wide range of service options and care programs, has announced their plans of national expansion through franchising. The brand improves the quality of life for clients and their families while focusing on service excellence wherever the client may be. Receiving care at home is cost effective, safer, and more comfortable for all involved. Executive Home Care is a full-service, premium in-home health care company, serving adults of all ages.
To assist in growing the brand's expansion, Executive Home Care has brought in an impressive leadership team with a robust background in both the franchising and the homecare services industries. In December of 2021, Executive Home Care named Tim Hadley as the brand's new Chief Executive Officer. Tim has spent nearly two decades providing strategic business planning, growth strategies, and data analytics in several healthcare fields, including in-home care, ambulatory care, and medical equipment sales. To supplement his staff, Tim brought on Greg Esgar to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of Executive Home Care. As the former CFO of Massage Envy Franchising and several healthcare concepts previously, Greg brings to the table over 20 years of expertise in financial and operational leadership for growing companies.
In May of 2022, Executive Home Care added Kevin Porter to the leadership team as the brand's Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations. Kevin has over 20 years of franchising homecare and healthcare operations experience, recently serving as Vice President of Field Operations and Vice President of Strategic Growth in the homecare industry. Tim has continued to enhance the leadership team by adding Jason Wiedder as Executive Home Care's Chief Growth Officer and named Larry France the Director of Franchise Development. Jason and Larry will play an integral role in the growth and expansion of Executive Home Care. In total, the Executive Home Care leadership team possess roughly 75 years of in-home care care/healthcare experience.
"Providing peace of mind and increasing the well-being of our clients and their families is our number one priority," said Jason Wiedder, Chief Growth Officer of Executive Home Care. "Since our inception, we have set out to improve the quality of life for so many, and look forward to making our services more available to those in need throughout the country."
Executive Home Care is a people-driven business, and relies on the expertise of the exceptional caregivers they employ. Every caregiver at Executive Home Care is CNA-certified, allowing them to give in-depth, day-to-day care for clients. This can include, but is not limited to, assisting in at-home tasks, daily hygiene upkeep, medication reminders. Understanding that the caregivers are pinnacle to the health of their clients, Executive Home Care conducts a comprehensive vetting process to ensure a strong partnership and personal connection between each client and caregiver.
"We understand that our caregivers are critical to our success, and quite frankly, what makes our business possible," said Executive Home Care CEO Tim Hadley. "Because of that, we are extremely diligent in our training, continuous education after onboarding, and our process in selecting the right caregiver for the right client."
Founded by Lenny Verkhoglaz in 2004 and franchising since 2013, Executive Home Care has a strong understanding of the overwhelming responsibility of providing in-home care. The company follows their brand promise of building exceptional C.A.R.E., which stands for showing compassion, being attentive, showing respect and providing excellence. Already operating in seven states, Executive Home Care is actively seeking franchise partners as they continue their growth throughout the United States.
"Our most successful franchisees are ambitious, people-oriented leaders who show humanity and have an affinity for helping the elderly and those with other needs," said Jason Wiedder. "With excellent service being our priority, it's extremely important to us to partner with those who possesses strong operational skills and a passion for providing unmatched services and personal care."
Including the franchise fee, the initial investment for an Executive Home Care franchise is between $99,000 to $175,000. For more information about Executive Home Care's franchising opportunities, please visit www.executivehomecarefranchise.com.
As the nation's leading in-home care provider, Executive Care offers a wide range of service options and care programs with the goal of improving the quality of life and establishing peace of mind for both clients and their families. The brand recognizes individuals are much more comfortable living in their own homes, amidst their personal treasures and familiar surroundings, and it is their mission to enhance the well-being of those in need with a commitment to service excellence. For more information, please visit www.executivehomecare.com
Contact: Grant Hennessy, Franchise Elevator PR, 630-453-8187, ghennessy@franchiseelevator.com
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The WTA Tour announced a plan to grow women's tennis and allow female athletes the same opportunity to cash in as their male counterparts.
The goal of the tour is for there to be parity between the ATP and WTA Tours by 2033.
Part of the WTA's plan is to expand the field of several tournaments, lengthening them from one week to two weeks. By doing this, the WTA and ATP will now align some of their top-tier tournaments on the calendar that are outside the four grand slam events.
The seven combined two-week events are slated to have equal pay by 2027. Other events should have equal pay by 2033, the WTA said.
One example of this is the Western and Southern Open held outside of Cincinnati. The tournament has been an ATP Masters 1000 event, making it a top-tier event outside of the grand slams.
SEE MORE: Why are more states changing pay transparency laws?
The WTA previously had the Cincinnati Tournament as a lower-rung Premier 5 event. In 2024, it too will be a top-tier WTA 1000 event.
"Fifty years after the players found strength in unity, I’m proud the WTA continues to be a global leader focused on providing opportunities, and hope that women in other sports and walks of life are inspired by its example," WTA Founder Billie Jean King said.
The changes mean there will be 10 WTA 1000 events and 17 WTA 500 events. The Cincinnati tournament will join Miami and Indian Wells, California as WTA 1000 events held in the U.S. Charleston, South Carolina, Washington and San Diego will host WTA 500 events.
"This game-changing moment for the Hologic WTA Tour will align both tournament and player interests and help current and future generations of female tennis players," WTA Players' Council member Donna Vekic said. "We are incredibly proud to be part of these developments and the legacy it will have on equal prize money."
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Ukraine to probe video allegedly showing soldier’s beheading
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine promised Wednesday to investigate a gruesome video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the beheading of a Ukrainian soldier.
The video spread quickly online and sparked outrage from Ukrainian officials. The Kremlin called the footage “horrible” but said it needed to be verified.
The Associated Press was not able to verify the authenticity of the video or the circumstances of where and when it was shot.
The video appears to show a man in green fatigues wearing a yellow armband, typically donned by Ukrainian fighters. He is heard screeching before another man in camouflage uses a knife to decapitate him.
A third man holds up a flak jacket apparently belonging to the man being beheaded. All three men speak in Russian.
Since Russia’s forces invaded Ukraine more than a year ago, they have committed widespread abuses and alleged war crimes, according to the United Nations, rights groups and reporting by The Associated Press. The International Criminal Court has also issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes.
The Kremlin denies it has committed war crimes or that it has targeted civilians.
Ukrainian troops have also been accused of abuses, and last year Kyiv said it would investigate video footage circulated online that Moscow alleged showed Ukrainian forces killing Russian troops who may have been trying to surrender.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said the violence in the latest video would not be forgotten — and that Russian forces would be held responsible for such acts.
“Everyone must react, every leader. Do not expect that it will be forgotten, that time will pass,” he said in a video posted to his official Telegram channel.
In it, he used strong language to describe Russian soldiers, including calling them “beasts.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that it’s necessary to thoroughly check the “horrible” video — including verifying that it’s real.
“In the world of fakes we live in, the authenticity of the footage must be checked,” he said in a conference call with reporters.
Ukraine’s state security service launched an investigation the video, according to a statement from Vasyl Maliuk, the head of the agency, known as the SBU.
Posters in some pro-Kremlin Russian Telegram channels, while not confirming the authenticity of the video, did not dispute it. Some sought to justify it by saying that Russian troops have become hardened by combat.
Andrei Medvedev, a Russian state TV journalist and a member of the Moscow city legislature, speculated that the timing of the video’s release was “fairly opportune” for the Ukrainian army, saying it could help “fire up personnel ideologically” ahead of a planned major counteroffensive.
Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Zelenskyy, also linked the video’s release to the expected offensive, but said it was meant to “demoralize the public mood or at least change the psychological perception of the war right now.”
Ukraine’s ombudsman on Wednesday said that he will request that the U.N. Human Rights Committee investigate the video.
Dmytro Lubinets wrote on Telegram that “a public execution of a captive is yet another indication of a breach of Geneva Convention norms, international humanitarian law, a breach of the fundamental right to life.”
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BERLIN (AP) — A Catholic diocese in Germany said Tuesday that a former priest has been convicted in a church trial of sexually abusing a minor over several years almost three decades ago.
The man, who wasn't identified, was ordered to pay an unspecified fine for the crimes committed between 1986 and 1993, the diocese of Limburg said in statement. It didn't immediately respond to queries about the amount of the fine.
While financial payouts have been included in confidential settlements between the church and victims of abuse, the announcement of a financial penalty against a priest as a result of a canonical investigation is unusual.
The male victim had filed a complaint about the abuse in 2018 following the publication of a study into sexual abuse within the church.
German prosecutors declined to open an investigation because the alleged crimes had passed the 20-year statute of limitations, but church authorities launched a probe.
After receiving a dossier from the diocese, the Vatican asked it to open criminal proceedings.
The diocese said that the church now considers the man to be a convicted sex offender. It said the man would have been defrocked as part of his conviction, but he left the priesthood during the trial.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nearly two years ago, a California parole board voted to free Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin, but the decision was later overturned by the governor.
Sirhan Sirhan will once again appear before the board Wednesday at a hearing at a federal prison in San Diego County to ask to be let out.
Even if the board rules that Sirhan is suitable for release a second time, his lawyer, Angela Berry, said she doesn’t expect it to change Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mind because of his “affinity for R.F. Kennedy,” who Newsom has cited as a political hero.
That’s why she said she’s also turning to the courts. The parole board hearing comes nearly six months after Berry asked a Los Angeles County judge to reverse Newsom’s denial. The case is ongoing.
Newsom rejected Sirhan’s freedom in 2022, saying that he remains a threat to the public and hasn’t taken responsibility for a crime that changed American history.
Berry has said the 78-year-old man, who has spent more than 54 years in prison, is not a danger to society and should be released. She said that will be the main point she and Sirhan will make to the board, again.
“They found him suitable for release last time and nothing has changed,” Berry said. “He’s continued to show great behavior.”
In a 3 1/2-minute message played during a news conference held by Berry in September, Sirhan said he feels remorse every day for his actions. It was the first time Sirhan’s voice had been heard publicly since a televised parole hearing in 2011, before California barred audio or visual recordings of such proceedings.
“To transform this weight into something positive, I have dedicated my life to self-improvement, the mentoring of others in prison on how to live a peaceful life that revolves around nonviolence,” he said. “By doing this, I ensure that no other person is victimized by my actions again and hopefully make an impact on others to follow.”
Sirhan shot Kennedy moments after the U.S. senator from New York claimed victory in California’s pivotal Democratic presidential primary in 1968. He wounded five others during the shooting at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Sirhan originally was sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life when the California Supreme Court briefly outlawed capital punishment in 1972.
He was denied parole 15 times until 2021, when the board recommended his release.
Sirhan’s younger brother, Munir Sirhan, has said his brother can live with him in Pasadena, California, if he is paroled. Sirhan Sirhan has waived his right to fight deportation to his native Jordan.
Berry filed a 53-page writ of habeas corpus asking the judge to rule that Newsom violated state law, which holds that inmates should be paroled unless they pose a current unreasonable public safety risk. Recent California laws also required the parole panel to consider that Sirhan committed the offense at a young age — 24 — and that he is now an older prisoner.
She is challenging the governor’s reversal as an “abuse of discretion,” a denial of Sirhan’s constitutional right to due process and as a violation of California law. She also alleges that Newsom misstated the facts in his decision.
Newsom’s office declined to comment.
Newsom overruled two parole commissioners who had found that Sirhan no longer was a risk. Among other factors, Newsom said the Christian Palestinian who immigrated from Jordan has failed to disclaim violence committed in his name, adding to the risk that he could incite political unrest.
The ruling split the Kennedy family, with RFK’s wife, Ethel Kennedy, and six of Kennedy’s nine surviving children opposing his parole. A lawyer representing those members of the family is expected to present their arguments at the hearing in opposition to his release
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The cold formality of the letter is seared in Debra Long’s memory.
It began “Dear Claimant,” and said her 24-year-old son, Randy, who was fatally shot in April 2006, was not an “innocent” victim. Without further explanation, the agency that assists violent-crime victims and their families, known then as the New York Crime Victims Board, refused to help pay for his funeral.
Randy was a father, engaged to be married and studying to become a juvenile probation officer when his life was cut short during a visit to Brooklyn with friends. His mother, angry and bewildered by the letter, wondered: What did authorities see — or fail to see — in Randy?
“It felt racial. It felt like they saw a young African American man who was shot and killed and assumed he must have been doing something wrong,” Long said. “But believe me when I say, not my son.”
Debra Long had bumped up against a well-intentioned corner of the criminal justice system that is often perceived as unfair.
Every state has a program to reimburse victims for lost wages, medical bills, funerals and other expenses, awarding hundreds of millions in aid each year. But an Associated Press examination found that Black victims and their families are disproportionately denied compensation in many states, often for subjective reasons that experts say are rooted in racial biases.
The AP found disproportionately high denial rates in 19 out of 23 states willing to provide detailed racial data, the largest collection of such data to date. In some states, including Indiana, Georgia and South Dakota, Black applicants were nearly twice as likely as white applicants to be denied. From 2018 through 2021, the denials added up to thousands of Black families each year collectively missing out on millions of dollars in aid.
The reasons for the disparities are complex and eligibility rules vary somewhat by state, but experts — including leaders of some of the programs — point to a few common factors:
— State employees reviewing applications often base decisions on information from police reports and follow-up questionnaires that seek officers’ opinions of victims’ behavior — both of which may contain implicitly biased descriptions of events.
— Those same employees may be influenced by their own biases when reviewing events that led to victims’ injuries or deaths. Without realizing it, a review of the facts morphs into an assessment of victims’ perceived culpability.
— Many state guidelines were designed decades ago with biases that benefited victims who would make the best witnesses, disadvantaging those with criminal histories, unpaid fines or addictions, among others.
As the wider criminal justice system — from police departments to courts — reckons with institutional racism in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd, compensation programs are also beginning to scrutinize how their policies affect people of color.
“We have this long history in victims services in this country of fixating on whether people are bad or good,” said Elizabeth Ruebman, an expert with a national network of victims-compensation advocates and a former adviser to New Jersey’s attorney general on the state’s program.
As a result, Black and brown applicants tend to face more scrutiny because of implicit biases, Ruebman said.
In some states examined by AP, such as New York and Nebraska, the denial rates for Black and white applicants weren’t too far apart. But the data revealed apparent bias in other ways: While white families were more likely to be denied for administrative reasons, such as missing deadlines or seeking aid for crimes that aren’t covered, Black families were more likely to be denied for subjective reasons, such as whether they may have said or done something to provoke a violent crime.
In Delaware, where Black applicants accounted for less than half of the compensation requests between 2018 and 2021 but more than 63% of denials, officials acknowledged that even the best of intentions are no match for systemic bias.
“State compensation programs are downstream resources in a criminal justice system whose headwaters are inextricably commingled with the history of racial inequity in our country,” Mat Marshall, a spokesman for Delaware’s attorney general wrote in an email. “Even race-neutral policy at the programmatic level may not accomplish neutral outcomes under the shadows that race and criminal justice cast on one another.”
The financial impact of a crime-related injury or death can be significant. Out of pocket expenses for things like crime scene cleanup or medical care can add up to thousands of dollars, prompting people to take out loans, drain savings or rely on family members.
After Randy was killed, Debra Long paid for his funeral with money she had saved for a down payment on her first house. Seventeen years later, she still rents an apartment in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Thousands of people are denied compensation every year for reasons having nothing to do with the crime itself. They are denied because of victims’ behavior before or after a crime.
Applicants can be denied if police or other officials say they failed to cooperate with an investigation. That can inadvertently harm people who are wary of retribution for talking to police, or people who don’t have information. A Chicago woman who was shot in the back was denied for failing to cooperate even though she couldn’t identify the shooter because she never saw the person.
And compensation can be denied merely based on circumstantial evidence or suspicions, unlike the burden of proof that is necessary in criminal investigations.
Many states deny compensation based on a vaguely defined category of behavior — often called “contributory misconduct” — that includes anything from using an insult during a fight to having drugs in your system. Other times people have been denied because police found drugs on the ground nearby.
In the data examined by AP, Black applicants were almost three times as likely as applicants of other races to be denied for behavior-based reasons, including contributory misconduct.
“A lot of times it’s perception,” said Chantay Love, the executive director of the Every Murder is Real Healing Center in Philadelphia.
Love rattles off recent examples: A man killed while trying to break up a fight was on parole and was denied compensation, the state reasoned, because he should have steered clear of the incident; another was stabbed to death, and the state said he contributed because he checked himself out of a mental-health treatment facility a few hours earlier against a doctor’s advice.
Long scoured the police account of her son’s shooting. She called detectives and pleaded to know if they had said anything to the compensation program that would have implicated her son in some kind of a crime. There was nothing in the report. And detectives said they hadn’t submitted any additional information.
Every chance Long got, she reminded detectives and the state officials reviewing her claim that Randy had never been in trouble with the police. She wanted them to understand the injustice was also being felt by Randy’s then-toddler son, who would only know his father through other people’s memories.
Long kept information about her son’s case in a box near her kitchen. As more than 20 notebooks full of conversations with detectives piled up, Long tucked the state’s rejection letter inside a folder so she wouldn’t lose it, but also so she didn’t have to see it every time she searched for something.
“What plays in their mind is that their loved one wasn’t important,” said Love of the Philadelphia-based advocacy group. “It takes the power away from it being a homicide, and it creates a portion of blame for the victim.”
In recent years, several states and cities have changed eligibility rules to focus less on victims’ behavior before or after crimes.
In Pennsylvania, a law went into effect in September that says applicants cannot be denied financial help with funerals or counseling services because of a homicide victim’s behavior. In Illinois, a new program director has retrained employees on ways unconscious bias can creep into their decisions. And in Newark, New Jersey, police have changed the language they use in reports to describe interactions with victims, leading to fewer denials for failure to cooperate.
Long, who now works as a victims advocate, was in a training session in 2021 when a speaker began praising New York state’s compensation program. Long tried to stay quiet and get through the training session, but couldn’t. She told the group about her experience and the weight of the letter.
An Office of Victims Services employee approached Long after the meeting. She told Long the program had undergone an overhaul. There were no longer five board members who could make subjective decisions about claims. The program was now operating as a division, and there had been a cultural shift within the agency in the last decade including an increased focus to reach victims of color. She convinced Long to resubmit her claim.
A few weeks later, and nearly 15 years after Randy was buried, Long’s application was approved and the state sent her a check for $6,000 — the amount she would have received back in 2006. She used part of that money to help Randy’s son, who is now in college, pay for summer classes.
“It’s not about the monetary amount,” Long said. “It was the way I felt I was treated.”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced its participation at upcoming investor conferences in March.
- Darius Adamczyk, chairman and chief executive officer of Honeywell, and Vimal Kapur, president and chief operating officer of Honeywell, will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference in New York City on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. EDT.
- Mike Madsen, president and chief executive officer of Honeywell Aerospace, will present at the BofA Global Research Global Industrials Conference in London, England, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. GMT (4:00 - 4:40 a.m. EDT).
Real-time audio webcasts of the presentations can be accessed at http://www.honeywell.com/investor, where related materials will be posted prior to the presentations and a replay of the webcasts will be available for 30 days following the presentations.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
Honeywell uses our Investor Relations website, www.honeywell.com/investor, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media.
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The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions against Haiti's powerful gang members - including one who goes by the nickname "Barbeque."
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Family members of former state lawmaker Herschella Horton — devastated by her death last month — have filed a complaint alleging inadequate care at a local rehabilitation center contributed to her demise.
Horton's son, Jon, and her daughter, Cheryl Walker, say their mother was recovering well from spinal surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital, but that changed after she was transferred to Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center, 5830 E. Pima St.
“She was a fully functioning person before surgery, she was recovering well in the hospital but, when she went to that facility, all of that stopped,” Walker said in explaining why she has asked the Arizona Department of Health Services to look into what happened.
No one with the center responded to Arizona Daily Star interview requests which included several phone calls as well as emails.
Staffing shortage
Walker and her brother said understaffing seemed to be a big part of their mother's decline at the rehabilitation facility.
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Horton needed assistance getting to the bathroom, but there wasn’t enough staff on hand to help, Walker said. Their mother needed physical therapy, but no one came in to provide it, Walker said.
Horton had one occupational therapy session on the Monday before she died, Walker said, but that was the only therapy she received in her four days there.
Most of Arizona's skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facilities have experienced staffing shortages in the past couple of years, said Tom Herrmann, a spokesman with the DHS.
Both state and federal regulations require that a facility needs to have enough staff to meet the needs of the residents, he said, and federal regulators are in the process of coming up with mandatory staffing ratios, but there is no expected date for that to be announced.
Surgery for back pain
Horton was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, and obtained a nursing degree in 1960. She lived in Tucson for more than 60 years and earned a management degree from the University of Phoenix.
She was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1989 and served five two-year terms, focusing on issues such as health equity and the environment.
Walker said her mother, 83, was still politically active and living independently but had recently started having more serious back pain. The surgery was to help with spinal stenosis.
“I went with my mom to meet with the surgeon,” she said. “He said: ‘You’re in perfect health. Your bones are degenerating due to age, but you’re in good health otherwise for me to do the surgery.’”
Horton's son lives in the Netherlands and flew here the day after her surgery, arriving Tuesday, April 26.
The surgery a day earlier was a success, her children said, and Horton was cleared for release that Friday. However, her children asked to keep her there one more day to be sure, and so she was moved to the rehabilitation center that Saturday night, April 30.
On Sunday, May 1, Walker said she was shocked to find hardly any staff on site to attend to her mother's needs. Walker and her brother stayed there all day, concerned but not sure what to expect.
That night, after they left, she fell out of the bed, and her children, concerned because she had just had surgery on her neck, said it was unclear who checked her condition afterward.
“We were told she’d been checked out and was fine, but we could not get any more of an answer than that,” she said.
Their mother was not eating or drinking enough. They believed that was partly because the surgery had left her with a sore throat and also, they thought, because she was being distracted by increasing hallucinations.
“When they transferred her to the Sabino Canyon rehab center, they did not put her on an IV,” Jon Horton said. “My sister and I are spending eight or nine hours a day with my mom, and that's the first thing I notice when she’s moved, that they don’t have her on an IV.”
Jon Horton said staff told him that when she became thirsty, she would drink.
"I said, 'No, you need to use an IV,'" he said. "I knew something wasn't right, but then kept thinking, 'This is their job, this is what they do. Maybe you're overreacting.'"
On Monday, May 2, more staff were there, and it was suggested that a urinary tract infection might be causing the mental unsteadiness. A urine sample was ordered, but no one ever got one.
Tuesday went by without much change, her children said, except their mother's hallucinations were getting worse.
"By Tuesday evening, my brother and I were like, 'Something has to change,'" she said. "We could see her rapidly declining."
When Walker arrived at the rehab center on the morning of May 4, she told them she needed to talk to a doctor right away.
"I said: 'Either send in the doctor, or I am going to sign her out of this facility. You are not providing the care that she needs.'"
Facility cited
Another death at the facility in February 2020 led to state sanctions after the resident, who is not named in the state record, bled excessively after having several teeth extracted.
The center was cited for "failing to ensure that policies and procedures for physical health services were implemented" and not reporting a neglect allegation within the two-hour window required under state guidelines.
The state's DHS also found the staff did not notify the resident's doctor quickly enough about the resident's change in condition.
A complaint filed in April 2020 shows the resident had been taking a blood thinner called Coumadin and that this resident's teeth were extracted without going off the medication, which is a critical step to prevent excessive bleeding.
"In addition, the facility nursing staff neglected to inform the physician that the resident (who received daily Coumadin) had just had multiple teeth extracted and continued to bleed until the afternoon of the next day which was more than 24 hours of oral bleeding," the record reads.
The resident received multiple blood transfusions at a hospital two days after the dental procedure before dying Feb. 8, 2020.
Records lacking
Cheryl Walker picked up the medical records from her mother's time at the facility and was perplexed there was nothing in there about her death, nothing to help her answer some of her agonizing questions.
Her cause of death on the death certificate was listed as a cardiovascular event, and no autopsy was ordered.
On that Wednesday morning, May 4, less than 12 hours before Horton died, her children again requested that they start IV fluids. Walker said she told them that if the facility would not accommodate their request, they wanted to move their mother back to the hospital.
Finally, that afternoon, an IV was started.
A nurse practitioner was able to get a urine sample and, Horton's medical records show, she was actually holding over 600 milliliters of urine in her bladder and not expelling it.
"Within those few hours, Jon and I could see a slight improvement," Walker said. "She was talking to us more."
Then their mother requested her favorite ice cream, and Walker rushed out to get it.
“My sister and I left that evening crying in the parking lot, saying, ‘Thank God, she’s OK now,'" he said.
About an hour later, around 6:30 that evening, they received a call: their mother was unresponsive, and paramedics were on the way.
“Her heart just stopped," he said. The paramedic "brought her back several times, but she couldn’t maintain it.”
Contact reporter Patty Machelor at 806-7754 or pmachelor@tucson.com
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MARIA: TWO NEW SUBVARIANTS OF COVID-19 NOW ACCOUNT FOR ABOUT 7% OF ALL NEW INFECTIONS IN NEW ENAND.GL HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS IS DR. TODD ELLERIN, CHIEF OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AT SOUTH SHORE HEALTH. GOOD TO SEE YOU. ED: THERE’S NO NEW GREEK LETRTE YET.THERE’S NO NEW GREEK LETRTE WHEN WE HAVE ONE WE WILL HAVE MARIA PRONOUNCE THEM FOR US. B.A.4 AND B.A.5 ARE BOTH OFFSHOOTS OF THE ORIGINAL MARIA: OMICRON ED: VARIANT. BUT HOW ARE THEY DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER SUBVARIANTS THAT ARE ALREADY CIRCULATING? >> T I IS PROBABLY MORE SIMILAR THAN DIFFERENT, THEY ARE COUSINS, THEN SUBVARIANTS OF OMICRON, THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT ILWHE THEY MAY BE MORE CONTAGIOUS, AND THEY MAY BE ABLE TO EVADEMM IUNITY, NATURAL INFECTION OR VACCINE A LITTLE BETTER THAN THE PRIOR ONE, IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKET IS I NECESSARILY ANYMORE VERLANDER IN REAL LIFE. IN -- VIRULENT AND REAL-LIFE. IN THE LAB AND LOOKS LIKE IT COULD INFECT THE CELLS BETTER. THISS I A GOOD OPPORTITUNY TO REMIND EACH OTHER THAT IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET VACCINATED, YOU MAY BE SURPRISE IF YOUR ME SAY THAT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE BEEN INFECDTE BEFORE, MET WITH A HYBRID IMMUNITY WE HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF BOTH, THAT’S PROBABLY THE BEST. MARIA: THESE TWO SUBVARIANTS ALREADY TRIGGERED A COVID WAVE IN SOUTH AFRICA. WHAT KIND OF IMPACT DID IT HEAV ON HOSPITALIZATIONS, AND DEATHS? >> THE FORECASTING OF SOUTH AFRICA CAN REALLY TELL US AND PREDICT WHAT IS GOINTOG HAPPEN INHE T U.S., THE ANSWER IS WHILE THERE WAS LOA OFT CASES, STILL THE NUMBER OF CASES IN SOUTH AFRICA WERE NOT THAT IMPRESSIVE, IT IS PROBABLY UNDERESTIMATED LIKE AN UNITED STATES BECAUS OEF A LOT OF HOME TESTING, WHAT IS CLR EAIS THAT TREHE IS A LITTLE SPIKE IN HOSPITALIZATIONS AND DEATHS REMAIN FT.LA I THINK THERE IS A GOOD SIGN, SOUTH AFRICAAS H NOT SEEN THE B. A.2 SPIKE WE HAVE SEEN. OVERALL I THNK THE CASES WILL RISE, BUT OVERALL THE SEVERITY WILL BE LOW, ESPECIALLY FOR THE VACCINATED. :ED AS YOU KNOW, FOR PEOPLE WHO TEST POSITIVE, THERE ARE MANY NEW TREATMENTS AVAILLEAB, INCLUDING THE ANTI-VIRAL PILL, PAXLOVID. YOU’VE SAID MANY TIMES, IT’S EFFECTIVE AND SAVES LIVES. BUT NOW WE’RE HEARING, THERE MAY BE AN UNPLEASANT SIDE EFFE.CT WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT IT? DO YOU STILL RECOMMEND IT TO YOUR PATIENTS? Y,ES THIS IS A MEDICATION THAT DOES NOT TASTE GOOD. MESO PEOPLE DESCRIBED AS METALLIC AND SOME DESCRIBED AS BITTER, SOMEAY S THEY WISH IT WAS JUST METALLIC OR BETTER, IT TASTE LIKE AAD B GRAPEFRUIT THEY RUB METAL ON. MARIA: HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? >> IT CAN START SOON AERFT YOU START TAKING THE MEDICATION, THE KEY IS A RESOLVES AND DOESOT N LAST LONGER AFTER YOU KETA IT. OVERALL THE STUDIES IT WAS BETWEEN 5%, 6% OF PATIENTS THAT TOOK IT, AND REAL-LIFE BIG MY GUESS IS IT IS HIGHER. 90% REDUCTION HOSPITALIZATION, THIS MEDICATION WORKS. >> I WAS CAN ASK FOR THE REMINDER, PERHAPS HE PUT UP FOR A BAD TASTE WITH THE BOTTOM LINE AND IT WORKS. >> IF I DID IT AGAIN I WILL TAKE PAXLOVID. >> GOOD TO TALK TO YOU. MAA:RI AND TO OUR VIEWERS IF YOU HAVE COVID RELATED QUESTIO
Biden administration lays out its plan for COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5
Updated: 5:55 AM EDT Jun 9, 2022
Video above: Doctor breaks down difference between COVID-19 variantsThe White House is announcing a COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan Thursday for children under 5, partnering with state and local governments, health care providers, federal pharmacy partners, national and community-based organizations and other entities to ship and distribute vaccines across the country following next week's meeting of the FDA's vaccine advisers -- who will review data on these vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna -- and expected authorization from the full FDA."As the (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) conduct their independent review processes, the Biden Administration is planning for all scenarios, including for the first vaccinations to start as early as the week of June 20th —with the program ramping up over time as more doses are delivered and more appointments become available," the White House wrote in a fact sheet shared with CNN on Wednesday.The administration, it said, "has made 10 million vaccine doses available for states, Tribes, territories, community health centers, federal pharmacy partners, and others to pre-order. If the FDA authorizes a vaccine, the Administration will immediately begin shipping doses across the country — and will launch an effort to ensure that parents can get their youngest children vaccinated easily." FDA vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet next week to discuss authorizing emergency use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 4 years of age, and pending those decisions, the CDC will make final recommendations about the vaccines.The administration estimates that 85% of children under the age of 5 live within five miles of a potential vaccination site at this time, though they're anticipating most parents seeking a vaccination for young children will do so at their pediatrician's or primary care provider's office.Per a senior administration official, however, additional vaccine clinics and sites will be set up at easy-to-access locations for parents, including pharmacies, schools, children's hospitals, diaper banks, community health centers, clinics, museums, libraries and organizations serving minority communities across the country.Jurisdictions across the country have been able to pre-order COVID-19 vaccine doses for children under 5 since last week -- in that time, of the initial 5 million doses available for pre-order pending FDA authorization, the administration has received requests for 2.3 million vaccine doses, including 1.45 million doses of Pfizer and 850,000 doses of Moderna.Still, the official suggested they anticipate an uptick in orders from jurisdictions over time."Our experience has been that people are slow to order, and this has been true across each of the times we've opened up ordering, so I wouldn't focus on those early numbers," the official told reporters on a call Wednesday. "Our experience is that the longer the ordering stays open, the more likely the states come forward, so some of this is a matter of letting them know the ordering is available, and that they can begin that process."To spread awareness, the administration will partner with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which it estimates serves over 6 million people in the U.S., including almost half of all infants; with Head Start Programs through the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services, which it estimates services approximately 1 million families; with Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, which it estimates serves more than 800,000 children under 5; and with Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which serves millions of children under 5, among others.They'll also partner with community organizations, including "What to Expect," a platform serving mothers and expectant mothers, to author a series of blog posts to dispel vaccine misinformation.
WASHINGTON — Video above: Doctor breaks down difference between COVID-19 variants
The White House is announcing a COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan Thursday for children under 5, partnering with state and local governments, health care providers, federal pharmacy partners, national and community-based organizations and other entities to ship and distribute vaccines across the country following next week's meeting of the FDA's vaccine advisers -- who will review data on these vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna -- and expected authorization from the full FDA.
"As the (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) conduct their independent review processes, the Biden Administration is planning for all scenarios, including for the first vaccinations to start as early as the week of June 20th —with the program ramping up over time as more doses are delivered and more appointments become available," the White House wrote in a fact sheet shared with CNN on Wednesday.
The administration, it said, "has made 10 million vaccine doses available for states, Tribes, territories, community health centers, federal pharmacy partners, and others to pre-order. If the FDA authorizes a vaccine, the Administration will immediately begin shipping doses across the country — and will launch an effort to ensure that parents can get their youngest children vaccinated easily."
FDA vaccine advisers are scheduled to meet next week to discuss authorizing emergency use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age and Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 4 years of age, and pending those decisions, the CDC will make final recommendations about the vaccines.
The administration estimates that 85% of children under the age of 5 live within five miles of a potential vaccination site at this time, though they're anticipating most parents seeking a vaccination for young children will do so at their pediatrician's or primary care provider's office.
Per a senior administration official, however, additional vaccine clinics and sites will be set up at easy-to-access locations for parents, including pharmacies, schools, children's hospitals, diaper banks, community health centers, clinics, museums, libraries and organizations serving minority communities across the country.
Jurisdictions across the country have been able to pre-order COVID-19 vaccine doses for children under 5 since last week -- in that time, of the initial 5 million doses available for pre-order pending FDA authorization, the administration has received requests for 2.3 million vaccine doses, including 1.45 million doses of Pfizer and 850,000 doses of Moderna.
Still, the official suggested they anticipate an uptick in orders from jurisdictions over time.
"Our experience has been that people are slow to order, and this has been true across each of the times we've opened up ordering, so I wouldn't focus on those early numbers," the official told reporters on a call Wednesday. "Our experience is that the longer the ordering stays open, the more likely the states come forward, so some of this is a matter of letting them know the ordering is available, and that they can begin that process."
To spread awareness, the administration will partner with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which it estimates serves over 6 million people in the U.S., including almost half of all infants; with Head Start Programs through the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services, which it estimates services approximately 1 million families; with Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, which it estimates serves more than 800,000 children under 5; and with Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which serves millions of children under 5, among others.
They'll also partner with community organizations, including "What to Expect," a platform serving mothers and expectant mothers, to author a series of blog posts to dispel vaccine misinformation.
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Facility has a team with more than 300 years of combined experience and on-site quality control
WESTON, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY) www.GoldenGrailBeverages.com is a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing announces an agreement has been executed with a copacker for their healthy, Tween focused brand Sketch Can. The Company recently announced their acquisition of Tickle Water https://www.drinkticklewater.com/ and their brand extension, Sketch Can. They have been able to expeditiously team up with a manufacturing partner shortly after their acquisition. The Company is Florida based and plans to keep initial production and distribution in Florida and surrounding areas. Due to increased freight costs the company has strategically chosen a Florida based facility that is state-of-the-art and can expedite production and shorten timelines.
The facility has an onsite quality team that works closely with production to ensure proper manufacturing to the highest government requirements. Their core leadership team has more than 300 years of combined experience that includes entrepreneurship, sales, innovation and operations.
Golden Grail Beverages has created a winning formula and brand, for both kids and parents, the company added all-natural, calorie free sweeteners, making it taste sweeter, to the proven Tickle Water flavors, Watermelon, Grape, Orange and Sour Apple, making healthy options an easy choice. Every can of 'Sketch Can' is simply made with premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sodium, or preservatives.
Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY) www.GoldenGrailBeverages.com is a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing. The company targets brands that have a proven sales history, loyal consumer following, retail presence and strong value proposition who need assistance to get to the next few levels. Golden Grail has been actively acquiring brands within emerging and growing beverage categories. Our robust product offerings include Spider Energy Drink, Trevi Fruit Essence Water, Tickle Water for kids, Sketch Can for Tweens, Cause Water helping reduce global plastic pollution and Scorpion Energy Hemp/CBD.
After an acquisition, the company utilizes a series of operational technologies to apply its business expertise, fiscal techniques and various manufacturing processes know-how to improve the economics and performance of each brand while advancing marketing and distribution for its beverage holdings. The company's focus on sophisticated management and development of beverage brands, coupled with its rapidly growing and recognizable portfolio of healthy, functional beverages sets Golden Grail apart as a leader in acquiring and advancing existing beverage brands.
For more information on Golden Grail Technology Beverages (OTC: GOGY) visit
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Our Brands
Cause Water is Pristine Mountain Spring Water with a Cause
Cause Water has three key initiatives be a vessel for change, do your part and encouraging consumers to join the cause, by drinking Cause Water. A fully recyclable aluminum bottle and cap supports its core mission of plastic reduction and ocean preservation. Cause Water can be found in high-end, influential natural food stores along the West Coast.
For more information visit:
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Tickle Water is a premium sparkling water company dedicated to providing honest and clean hydration. Tickle Water is the first sparkling water in the market created specifically for children, yet enjoyed by all ages, complete with delicious flavors and a recyclable can, making it the perfect beverage for any occasion. Every can of Tickle Water is simply made with premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sugar, sodium, or preservatives.
For more information visit http://www.drinkticklewater.com
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TCKL WTR 'Sketch Can' - The first and only 'sketch can' features a personalization space and a social media hash tag to invite Tickle fans to interact with the brand by drawing on the can and then sharing their custom can on Tik Tok. 'Sketch Can' provides kids with a brand they can call their own. It is a healthy premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sugar, sodium, or preservatives. 'Sketch Can' comes in a fully recyclable package, in two delicious flavors Watermelon and Sour Apple. Kids won't be able to resist the urge to sip and sketch.
Trevi Essence Water is a true clean-label beverage with a superior flavor that stays true to the fruit. Trevi has zero sugar, zero calories, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, gluten free, vegan, kosher and diet friendly. Trevi comes in four delicious flavors Mango Orange, Coconut Lime, Peach and Grapefruit.
For more information visit www.DrinkTrevi.com
https://www.facebook.com/DrinkTrevi
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Spider Energy Drink is packed with serious energy. This formula is the perfect balance of energy boosting B-vitamins, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng, Key Levels of Amino Acids and herbal extracts. Made with 100% real sugar, Spider Energy is known as one of the best tasting with a fresh-citrus, smooth and refreshing flavor, without the medicinal aftertaste associated with most energy drinks.
For more information visit https://spiderenergydrink.com/
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Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, and also includes selected operating results presented without the context of accompanying financial results. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected or contained in the forward-looking information, and that actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors, including economic conditions, technological change, regulatory change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what we currently foresee. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The entire city of Flint is under a Boil Water Advisory after crews discovered a massive water main break that is affecting service to customers across the city.
Mayor Sheldon Neeley's office announced the Boil Water Advisory around 11 a.m. Friday. Water department officials say the break may cause a drop in water pressure for homes and businesses across the city.
The Flint Water Department located the break on Cedar Street near the Shelter of Flint. Crews closed off the area while they work to shut off the flow of water to the broken pipe and make repairs.
Crews discovered a large split in a 24" transmission main requiring 14-16 feet of pipe to be cut and replaced.
Neeley anticipates the Boil Water Advisory will remain in place through the weekend until at least Monday.
Once repairs are complete, the city will flush its water system and conduct bacterial testing to make sure the water is safe.
In the meantime, all customers who receive water from the city of Flint's municipal system are advised to boil their water for 60 seconds before using it to drink, cook, make ice, brush teeth or wash dishes.
The advisory only applies to the city of Flint's water system. All other water systems in Genesee County receive their water from entirely different municipal systems and are not affected by the trouble in Flint.
Flint has increased the amount of water flowing in from the Great Lakes Water Authority and Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Office to maintain service for the city.
Flint City Hall has free water filters available for all residents, but filtered water still has to be boiled before use.
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SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced it plans to release its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2022 ended September 30, 2022 before U.S. markets open on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on October 27, 2022 (8:00 PM Beijing / Hong Kong time on the same day).
The dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Participant dial in (U.S. toll free): +1-888-346-8982
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China mainland toll free: 4001-201203
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Hong Kong local toll: +852-301-84992
Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and ask to join the Daqo New Energy Corp. call.
Webcast link:
A replay of the call will be available 1 hour after the conclusion of the conference call through November 3, 2022. The dial in details for the conference call replay are as follows:
U.S. toll free: +1-877-344-7529
International toll: +1-412-317-0088
Canada toll free: 855-669-9658
Replay access code: 9950270
To access the replay through an international dial-in number, please select the link below.
Participants will be asked to provide their name and company name upon entering the call.
About Daqo New Energy Corp.
Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo" or the "Company") is a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry. Founded in 2007, the Company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufactures, who further process the polysilicon into ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power solutions. The Company has a total polysilicon nameplate capacity of 105,000 metric tons and is one of the world's lowest-cost producers of high-purity polysilicon.
For more information, please visit www.dqsolar.com
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Investor Relations
Email: dqir@daqo.com
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Heart Diagnostics is pleased to announce the availability of the Polygenic Risk Map™. These genetic tests leverage Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) to provide physicians with a much more precise understanding of their patient's absolute genetic risk of complex disease, allowing for the creation of early, personalized intervention strategies.
Currently, genetic risk evaluations predominately rely on the presence of individual genes or genetic variants that identify potential disease risks. By contrast, Polygenic Risk Scores analyze up to several million genetic variants through genome-wide modeling and advanced statistical analysis to distinguish the likelihood of diseases including coronary artery disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer, type II diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and others. In turn, PRS has three main clinical applications:
- Inform prevention strategies, including the prescription of preventative medications
- Increase precision in existing risk assessments that rely on limited genetic or phenotypic risk markers
- Better understand cases of chronic diseases where no other risk factors are present
The Polygenic Risk Map™ is available from Boston Heart and can be ordered exclusively by healthcare professionals. The specimen for this test can be collected within a clinical setting or in the convenience of the patient's home. The samples are then shipped in pre-addressed packages to Framingham, MA where Eurofins Laboratory partner, Clinical Enterprise, performs the genetic sequencing. The resulting data is then analyzed through collaboration with Allelica, an industry-leading Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) company. Laboratory reports can be viewed by healthcare providers and patients via Boston Heart Diagnostics' secure portal.
Healthcare providers can access this testing for their patients by contacting Boston Heart Diagnostics telephonically at 877.425.1252 or by emailing customercare@bostonheartdx.com.
Boston Heart Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), is transforming the treatment of cardiovascular disease and related conditions by providing healthcare providers and their patients with novel, personalized diagnostics and integrated customized lifestyle programs that have the power to change the way clinicians and patients communicate about disease and improve health. For more information on Boston Heart, please visit www.BostonHeartDiagnostics.com.
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Sri Lankan president says COVID-19 cases are rising again
By BHARATHA MALLAWARACHI
Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president says COVID-19 cases and deaths are rising in the country, and citizens should receive a fourth vaccine dose to prevent a possible surge of the coronavirus. President Ranil Wickremesinghe says there were only three reported COVID-19 deaths in June. That rose to 35 in July, including 28 who succumbed after July 18. There were 283 confirmed cases in June and 1,616 in July, he said. Wickremesinghe says less than 23,000 people have received a fourth vaccine dose, compared to 8 million who received a third dose. Sri Lanka has reported a total of 665,847 confirmed cases and 16,559 deaths from the virus.
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– Enrollment complete in Phase 1 study of PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T® in acute myeloid leukemia (AML); enrollment ongoing in Phase 1b dose expansion study; Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota activated as first expansion site of Phase 1b multicenter expansion; technology transfer and site activation activities underway at multiple new sites –
– Enrollment complete in Phase 1 study of PRGN-3005 UltraCAR-T in advanced ovarian cancer; enrollment complete at Dose Level 3 with lymphodepletion in the IV arm; Phase 1b expansion study initiated at Dose Level 3 with lymphodepletion prior to IV infusion; technology transfer and site activation underway for Phase 1b multicenter expansion –
– Enrollment complete in Phase 1 study of PRGN-2012 AdenoVerse™ Immunotherapy in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP); Phase 2 study initiated and rapidly progressing –
– Enrollment complete in combination arm of Phase 1 study of PRGN-2009 AdenoVerse Immunotherapy in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers –
– Entered into agreement to sell wholly-owned subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics for $170 million in upfront cash and up to $10 million earn-out over two years; close expected in Q3 2022; Company intends to pay senior convertible notes when due in July 2023 –
– Cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments totaled $132.8 million as of June 30, 2022 –
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Precigen, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGEN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of innovative gene and cell therapies to improve the lives of patients, today announced second quarter and first half 2022 financial results.
"Precigen is laser focused on maximizing the value of our highest priority assets and prioritizing our capital allocation to enable us to reach critical inflection points in our clinical trials. We have been able to expedite our prioritized programs, rapidly progressing from Phase 1 dose escalations to 1b expansions and have already initiated Phase 2 studies for several programs," said Helen Sabzevari, PhD, President and CEO of Precigen. "We continue to demonstrate the potential of these assets and their associated therapeutic platforms, and are actively pursuing rapid regulatory strategies for licensure to bring these potential investigational therapies to patients as quickly as possible. We expect additional data this year and early next for our prioritized programs, and are particularly excited for the Phase 1 data presentation for the PRGN-2012 AdenoVerse study in Q4 2022."
"The transaction to sell Trans Ova Genetics, which is expected to close in Q3 2022, will provide Precigen with $170 million in cash up-front and up to a $10 million earn-out over the next two years. The proceeds from this sale will fortify our balance sheet and provide non-dilutive funds to pay our convertible notes, which we intend to do when due," said Harry Thomasian Jr., CFO of Precigen. "We believe that our cash on hand and cost reduction initiatives, taking into account our plan for our convertible notes, give us enough runway to advance our clinical priorities into Q4 2023."
Key Business Highlights
- Agreement to Divest Non-Healthcare Subsidiary Trans Ova Genetics
- PRGN-3006 UltraCAR-T® in AML
- PRGN-3005 UltraCAR-T® in Ovarian Cancer
- PRGN-3007 UltraCAR-T® in Advanced ROR1+ Hematological and Solid Tumors
- PRGN-2012 AdenoVerse™ Immunotherapy in RRP
- PRGN 2009 AdenoVerse™ Immunotherapy in HPV-associated Cancers
Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net cash used in operating activities of $25.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $24.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2021;
- Cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments totaled $132.8 million as of June 30, 2022;
- Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the prior year periods; and
- As a result of the anticipated Trans Ova Genetics sale, the Trans Ova Genetics business is now classified as a discontinued operation with its assets, liabilities and operations in prior periods reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results Compared to Prior Year Period
- Total revenues decreased $0.9 million, or 24%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Product and service revenues generated by Exemplar decreased $0.5 million and collaboration and license revenue decreased $0.3 million from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Gross margin on products and services declined as a result of the decreased revenues, and increased costs for supplies, drugs, and personnel costs.
- Research and development expenses decreased by $1.2 million, or 9%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Contract research organization costs and lab supplies decreased $1.9 million due to timing differences, the completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of AG019 in the fourth quarter of the prior year, as well as a continued prioritization of clinical product candidates with less expense incurred related to preclinical research programs for the comparable period. This decrease was partially offset with an increase in salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs of $0.7 million primarily due to an increase in the hiring of employees to support the growth in the Company's development activities.
- SG&A expenses decreased $2.3 million, or 15%, from the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs decreased $1.5 million primarily due to reduced stock compensation in 2022 and reduced head count. Professional fees decreased $0.4 million, primarily due to decreased legal fees associated with certain matters.
- Loss from continuing operations was $26.1 million, or $(0.13) per basic and diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of $30.9 million, or $(0.16) per basic and diluted share, in 2021.
First Half 2022 Financial Results Compared to Prior Year Period
- Total revenues increased $1.2 million, or 16%, from six months ended June 30, 2021. Product and service revenues generated by Exemplar increased $1.6 million, which was offset by a $0.3 million reduction in collaboration and license revenue from the six months ended June 30, 2021. Gross margin on services remained comparable to the prior year as increased revenues were offset by increased costs for supplies, drugs, and personnel costs.
- Research and development expenses increased $0.4 million, or 2%, from the six months ended June 30, 2022. Salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs increased $1.2 million due to an increase in the hiring of employees to support the growth in the Company's development activities. This increase was partially offset with a decrease of contract research organization costs and lab supplies of $0.9 million, primarily due to timing differences, the completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of AG019 in the fourth quarter of the prior year, and a continued prioritization of clinical product candidates with less expense incurred related preclinical research programs for the comparable period.
- SG&A expenses decreased $2.9 million, or 10%, from the six months ended June 30, 2021. Salaries, benefits, and other personnel costs decreased $3.5 million primarily due to reduced stock compensation in 2022 and reduced head count. This decrease was partially offset with an increase in legal and professional fees of $1.1 million, primarily due to increased consulting fees and legal fees associated with certain matters.
- Loss from continuing operations was $50.0 million, or $(0.25) per basic and diluted share, compared to loss from continuing operations of $57.8 million, or $(0.29) per basic and diluted share, in 2021.
Precigen: Advancing Medicine with Precision™
Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in our core therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. Our technologies enable us to find innovative solutions for affordable biotherapeutics in a controlled manner. Precigen operates as an innovation engine progressing a preclinical and clinical pipeline of well-differentiated therapies toward clinical proof-of-concept and commercialization. For more information about Precigen, visit www.precigen.com or follow us on Twitter @Precigen, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Trademarks
Precigen, UltraCAR-T, UltraPorator, AdenoVerse and Advancing Medicine with Precision are trademarks of Precigen and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and projections about future events and generally relate to plans, objectives, and expectations for the development of the Company's business, including the consummation of the prospective sale of Trans Ova Genetics, the use of capital from that transaction, the timing and progress of preclinical studies, clinical trials, discovery programs and related milestones, the promise of the Company's portfolio of therapies, and in particular its CAR-T and AdenoVerse therapies. Although management believes that the plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the sale of Trans Ova will not be consummated on the expected timeline or at all (whether due to a failure to receive, or delay in the receipt of, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 or other third party consents required for the transaction or the failure to satisfy other conditions to the consummation of the transaction), the possibility that the timeline for the Company's clinical trials might be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and actual future results may be materially different from the plans, objectives and expectations expressed in this press release. The Company has no obligation to provide any updates to these forward-looking statements even if its expectations change. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. For further information on potential risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause the Company's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Tel: +1 (301) 556-9850
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By GONZALO SOLANO and REGINA GARCIA CANO (Associated Press)
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Some affectionally call Machala the “Banana Capital of the World.” This port community on Ecuador’s Pacific coast is home to about a quarter million people and normally bustles with commercial activity. But not this weekend, not after the deadly quake.
Grief hung in the air on Sunday, a day after a powerful temblor rocked this city, toppling homes and buildings along the coast and as far off as the Ecuadorian highlands and even parts of Peru.
Rubble covered some streets of Machala. Neighbors held simple funerals to bury the dead. A pier was no more. And a day after the quake that killed nine residents alone along this hard-hit coast, many in Machala were feeling anguished and uneasy.
“The city is quiet, fear and mourning are felt,” resident Luis Becerra said. “You feel the pain, the drama, wherever you go. Everyone is alert, with great fear in case” a major aftershock.
The quake, which the U.S. Geological Survey reported at magnitude 6.8, killed at least 15 people and injured more than 445 others. Fourteen died in Ecuador, and one in Peru.
The quake damaged and brought down hundreds of homes and buildings in vastly different communities, both in coastal areas and the highlands. But in Ecuador, regardless of geography, many of the homes that crumbled had much in common: many were old, did not meet modern building standards of a quake-prone country and many of their inhabitants were poor.
Yajaira Albarracín, Graciela Chila, Silvina Zambrano Chila and two children died under the rubble of their home in a low-income neighborhood of Machala. On Sunday, a few neighbors stopped by a tent where the caskets of the women where set out with floral arrangements and a crucifix. Some relatives said rescuers found the bodies of the women and children as if they had been clutching one another when disaster struck.
The earthquake was centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s second-largest city. Of the country’s 14 victims, 12 died in the southwest coastal state of El Oro, which includes Machala, and two in the highlands state of Azuay.
Ecuador is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes. In 2016, a quake centered farther north on the Pacific Coast killed more than 600 people.
Machala resident Hamilton Cedillo said Sunday that he and his family barely slept in the hours afterward, fearful of deadly aftershocks. They have come up with an evacuation plan and watched videos on how to protect themselves should another quake strike.
“I am afraid of leaving and that my family will be left here alone at home,” Cedillo said.
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims during his weekly Sunday noon blessing.
“I’m close to the Ecuadorian people and assure them of my prayers for the dead and suffering,” Francis said.
Ecuador’s government issued an emergency declaration covering the roads in Azuay, where the quake debris cut off several roads and worsened already poor conditions attributed to the winter’s rainstorms. One of the victims was a passenger in a vehicle crushed by rubble from a house in the community of Cuenca.
In El Oro, according to the Risk Management Secretariat, Ecuador’s emergency response agency, several people were trapped under rubble or in damaged buildings.
Quito-based architect Germán Narváez said houses hit hardest tend to be poorly built, lacking solid foundations, and deficient in structure and technical design. He added that the houses most vulnerable are often old and built with materials such as adobe, once frequently used in the region.
“At critical moments of seismic movements, they tend to collapse,” he said.
Juan Vera lost three relatives when the earthquake brought down his niece’s home. The government has offered to pay for the woman’s funeral and those of her baby and her partner.
Now, Vera wonders why local authorities ever allowed his relatives to live there to begin with, saying the municipality should better regulate building conditions and ensure only those that are really safe are rented out or occupied.
“Because of its age, that building should have been demolished already,” Vera said of the place where his relatives died. ___
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ANN ARBOR – In one of the biggest moments of the season, Sydney Hastings didn’t to flinch.
The Saline softball sophomore put forth one of her best showings of the season in the district tournament to help Saline win the title and help her secure Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week praise.
Hastings finished the district semifinal and championship game with a combined six hits, six RBIs, five runs scored and a home run to help lead the Hornets to the D1 district championship last week.
The All-SEC performer was rewarded for her impressive week as she earned AOTW recognition from readers with more than 33% of the total votes, which surpassed 17,000.
Ann Arbor Greenhills’ Sam Dorfman finished second with 27% of the votes and Saline soccer freshman Nada Derneika placed third with 17% of the votes.
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Cooler weather in the wake of the 4th of July...
A cold front has settled through the area over the last 24 hours. Much-needed rain fell on the region. Cooler temperatures have taken over for today.
Nice weather through the weekend…
Less active weather will lead to sunny skies through Sunday. Highs will be in the 70s and lower 80s.
Medium range trends...
Longer range forecasts will trend toward cooler than normal conditions for the Upper Midwest.
Follow the forecast on WXOW; on our newscasts, online on our website, https://wxow.com/weather, and by using our WXOW Weather App!
Have a great evening!
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MADISON, N.J., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS), a global leader in residential real estate services (formerly known as Realogy Holdings Corp.), recently announced another strong showing on the AREAA A-List, the Asian Real Estate Association of America's annual list of the top producing agents. Anywhere-affiliated agents make up 24 percent of the list, with representation from the company's industry-leading brands including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Corcoran, and Sotheby's International Realty®. The list honors 166 individual real estate agents and teams, in addition to 38 outstanding loan officers, for outstanding transaction volume production in 2021.
"The representation of Anywhere agents and teams on the AREAA A-List continues to amaze me each year, and I am so proud of those included for their outstanding achievements," said Sue Yannaccone, president and chief executive officer, Anywhere Brands. "Anywhere has been a longtime partner of AREAA, and we are honored to work with them to empower diverse real estate professionals and improve home ownership opportunities within Asian American communities."
Additional Anywhere highlights include:
- 69 Anywhere-affiliated agents are included on the list, spanning brands including Coldwell Banker (42), CENTURY 21 (12), Sotheby's International Realty (8), Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (6), and Corcoran (1)
- 28 percent of the top producing agents, both by individual sales and by individual volume, are affiliated with Anywhere, with Coldwell Banker accounting for 24 honorees for individual volume
- Coldwell Banker, CENTURY 21, Better Homes and Gardens, Corcoran and Sotheby's International Realty all increased their showing on the list from last year
The list of real estate agents and teams on the A-List was produced this year by RealTrends in partnership with Bank of America. Collectively, the group of real estate professionals generated more than $12.65 billion in sales volume and 19,815 transaction sides in 2021. The list of loan officers was generated through self-submissions directly to AREAA.
As one of the largest full service residential real estate services companies in the U.S., Anywhere is dedicated to creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is a vocal advocate for equal opportunity and fair housing. In June, the company officially completed its corporate rebrand from Realogy to Anywhere, signifying a strategic emphasis on building a more frictionless and digitized home buying and selling experience for any consumer, anywhere. The transformation also represents the company's mission to further move its culture and talent strategy into the future – empowering employees' growth anywhere in their career journey.
Read more about Anywhere and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its 2021 CSR Report. For more information, please visit anywhere.re and follow Anywhere on social media by visiting its LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
About Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: HOUS) is moving the real estate industry to what's next. As the leading and most integrated provider of U.S. residential real estate services encompassing franchise, brokerage, relocation, and title and settlement businesses as well as a mortgage joint venture, the Company supported approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021. The Company's diverse brand portfolio includes some of the most recognized names in real estate: Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby's International Realty®. Using innovative technology, data and marketing products, high-quality lead generation programs, and best-in-class learning and support services, the Company fuels the productivity of its approximately 197,600 independent sales agents in the U.S. and approximately 140,600 independent sales agents in 119 other countries and territories, helping them build stronger businesses and best serve today's consumers. Recognized for eleven consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, the Company has also been designated a Great Place to Work four years in a row, named one of LinkedIn's 2021 Top Companies in the U.S., and honored on the Forbes list of World's Best Employers 2021.
ABOUT AREAA
Founded in 2003, the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) is a national nonprofit trade organization dedicated to improving the lives of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community through homeownership. Visit areaa.org for more information.
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Africa finally has a team in the World Cup semifinals, and so does the Arab world.
Morocco delivered a seminal moment in the nearly 100-year history of soccer’s biggest tournament, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team 1-0 Saturday in the another shocking result in the first World Cup staged in the Middle East.
While a tearful Ronaldo headed right down the tunnel — and maybe into international retirement — after the final whistle, Morocco’s players tossed their coach in the air and waved their country’s flag as they linked arms in front of celebrating fans.
“Pinch me, I’m dreaming,” Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou said. “Morocco is ready to face anyone in the world. We have changed the mentality of the generation coming after us. They’ll know Moroccan players can create miracles.”
Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute to continue an improbable run that has generated an outpouring of pride in the Arab world, inspiring displays in Arab identity from fans in different countries.
Africa is also rejoicing at finally having a nation advancing to the levels typically only reached by European or South American teams. Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) all reached the quarterfinals but got no further.
Morocco has broken through, setting up a semifinal match against either France or England.
The 37-year-old Ronaldo, one of soccer’s greatest players but now a fading force, didn’t start for the second straight game and came on as a substitute in the 51st minute. He missed his only chance to equalize in stoppage time.
The five-time world player of the year is set to finish his career without capturing the World Cup or ever getting to the final. He walked right off the field after the final whistle, only briefly stopped by two Morocco players wishing to shake his hand and a spectator who confronted him near the entrance to the tunnel, and was crying as he headed to the locker room.
If this is the end for Ronaldo at international level, he’ll finish with 118 goals — a record in men’s soccer — and a European Championship title but not soccer’s biggest prize. He only got as far as the semifinals in the World Cup, in 2006.
“Our players are distressed,” said Portugal coach Fernando Santos, who shrugged off questions about his own future and added that he didn’t regret not starting Ronaldo. “Cristiano is a great player and he came on when we thought it was necessary. But no, no regrets.”
There’s no reason why this Morocco squad — coached by French-born Walid Regragui and containing 14 players born abroad — cannot go all the way to the title. They topped a group that included second-ranked Belgium and fellow semifinalist Croatia and have now taken down two of Europe’s heavyweights in Spain — after a penalty shootout in the round of 16 — and Portugal in the quarterfinals.
“We have gone into the history books,” Regragui said. “We have made the continent and our people happy and proud.”
Morocco’s defense has yet to concede a goal by an opposition player at this year’s World Cup — the only one it has allowed was an own-goal — and it stifled a Portugal team which beat Switzerland 6-1 in the last 16 to thrust itself among the favorites.
In a game played to the backdrop of non-stop whistles and jeers by Morocco’s passionate fans, the team relied almost exclusively on counterattacks and scored from one of them.
A cross was swung in from the left and En-Nesyri leapt between Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa and defender Ruben Dias to head into the empty net.
Ronaldo, who will be 41 by the time of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, barely got a touch of the ball until stoppage time when he got in behind Morocco’s defense off a long ball forward. His low shot was saved by Bounou, who hadn’t had too much to do before that point.
Substitute Walid Cheddira was shown a red card for Morocco early in stoppage time for collecting a second yellow card in as many minutes.
After Portugal center back Pepe headed wide from inside the six-yard box in the sixth minute of added time, Ronaldo fell to his knees in dejection.
While Lionel Messi will be in the semifinals with Argentina, the other soccer great of this generation won’t be.
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By KEN SWEET
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried received numerous plaudits as he rapidly achieved superstar status as the head of cryptocurrency exchange FTX: the savior of crypto, the newest force in Democratic politics and potentially the world’s first trillionaire.
Now the comments about the 30-year-old Bankman-Fried aren’t so kind after FTX filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, leaving his investors and customers feeling duped and many others in the crypto world fearing the repercussions. Bankman-Fried himself could face civil or criminal charges.
“Sam what have you done?,” tweeted Sean Ryan Evans, host of the cryptocurrency podcast Bankless, after the bankruptcy filing.
Under Bankman-Fried, FTX quickly grew to be the third-largest exchange by volume. The stunning collapse of this nascent empire has sent tsunami-like waves through the cryptocurrency industry, which has seen a fair share of volatility and turmoil this year, including a sharp decline in price for bitcoin and other digital assets. For some, the events are reminiscent of the domino-like failures of Wall Street firms during the 2008 financial crisis, particularly now that supposedly healthy firms like FTX are failing.
One venture capital fund wrote down investments in FTX worth over $200 million. The cryptocurrency lender BlockFi paused client withdrawals Friday after FTX sought bankruptcy protection. The Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com saw withdrawals increase this weekend for internal reasons but some of the action could be attributed to raw nerves from FTX.
Bankman-Fried and his company are under investigation by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The investigations likely center on the possibility that the firm may have used customers’ deposits to fund bets at Bankman-Fried’s hedge fund, Alameda Research, a violation of U.S. securities law.
“This is the direct result of a rogue actor breaking every single basic rule of fiscal responsibility,” said Patrick Hillman, chief strategy officer at Binance, FTX’s biggest competitor. Early last week Binance appeared ready to step in to bail out FTX, but backed away after a review of FTX’s books.
The ultimate impact of FTX’s bankruptcy is uncertain, but its failure will likely result in the destruction of billions of dollars of wealth and even more skepticism for cryptocurrencies at a time when the industry could use a vote of confidence.
“I care because it’s retail investors who suffer the most, and because too many people still wrongly associate bitcoin with the scammy ‘crypto’ space,” said Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, who for months raised concerns about FTX’s business model. Klippsten is publicly enthusiastic about bitcoin but has long had deep skepticism about other parts of the crypto universe.
Bankman-Fried founded FTX in 2019, and it grew rapidly — it was recently valued at $32 billion. The son of Stanford University professors, who was known to play the video game “League of Legends” during meetings, Bankman-Fried attracted investments from the highest echelons of Silicon Valley.
Sequoia Capital, which invested in Apple, Cisco, Google, Airbnb and YouTube, described their meeting with Bankman-Fried as likely “talking to the world’s first trillionaire.” Sequoia enthusiastically invested in FTX after one Zoom meeting in 2021.
“I don’t know how I know, I just do. SBF is a winner,” Sequoia Capital’s Adam Fisher, wrote in a profile of Bankman-Fried for the firm, referring to Bankman-Fried by his popular online moniker. The article, published in late September, was removed from Sequoia’s website.
Sequoia has written down its $213 million in investments to zero. A pension fund in Ontario, Canada wrote down its investment to zero as well.
In a terse statement, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund said, “Naturally, not all of the investments in this early-stage asset class perform to expectations.”
But up until last week, Bankman-Fried was seen as a white knight for the industry. Whenever the crypto industry had one of its crises, Bankman-Fried was the person likely to fly in with a rescue plan. When online trading platform Robinhood was in financial straits earlier this year — collateral damage from the decline in stock and crypto prices — Bankman-Fried jumped in to buy a stake in the company as a sign of support.
When Bankman-Fried bought up the assets of bankrupt crypto firm Voyager Digital for $1.4 billion this summer, it brought a sense of relief to Voyager account holders, whose assets has been frozen since its own failure. That rescue is now in question.
As king of crypto, his influence was starting to pour into political and popular culture. FTX bought prominent sports sponsorships with Formula Racing and bought the naming rights to an arena in Miami. He pledged to donate $1 billion toward Democrats this election cycle — his actual donations were in the tens of millions — and prominent politicians like Bill Clinton were invited to speak at FTX conferences. Football star Tom Brady invested in FTX.
Bankman-Fried had been the subject of some criticism before FTX collapsed. While he largely operated FTX out of U.S. jurisdiction from his headquarters in The Bahamas, Bankman-Fried was increasingly vocal about the need for more regulation of the cryptocurrency industry. Many supporters of crypto oppose government oversight. Now, FTX’s collapse may have helped make the case for stricter regulation.
One of those critics was Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao. The feud between the two billionaires spilled out onto Twitter, where Zhao and Bankman-Fried collectively commanded millions of followers. Zhao helped kickstart the withdrawals that doomed FTX when he said Binance would sell its holdings in FTX’s crypto token FTT.
“What a s(asterisk)(asterisk)t show … and it’s going to be crypto’s fault (instead of one guys’s fault,” Zhao wrote on Twitter on Saturday.
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Reporters Michael Balsamo in Washington and Cathy Bussewitz in New York contributed.
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Mother pleads guilty to abandoning 5-year-old nonverbal son with autism
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - An Indiana woman pleaded guilty to child endangerment Monday for abandoning her 5-year-old nonverbal son with autism in Colerain Township, Ohio, earlier this year.
Heather Adkins, 33, was indicted in March on kidnapping and endangering children charges that could have put her in prison for a maximum of 11 years.
But now, in exchange for the plea deal, the kidnapping charge was dropped and she faces a sentence of five years probation to three years in prison.
She is scheduled to be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 28 before Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Jennifer Branch.
Adkins drove from Indiana to Tennessee in February to drop off two of her three children with a friend and then abandoned her son on the way back in Colerain Township, according to Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters.
She drove to Copper Creek Lane on Feb. 17 and “basically kicked the kid out of the car,” Deters has said.
The boy was left in the pouring rain on a cold night on a road without sidewalks, according to Deters.
Passing motorists spotted the soaking wet child and called 911 around 9 p.m., according to court documents and recordings of 911 calls.
“It’s heartbreaking,” Deters said back in March when Adkins was indicted, ”to imagine what this nonverbal, 5-year-old boy went through. I’m certain he was confused and hurt. His mother, being the person with whom he totally depended upon, dumps him on a dangerous road - in the pouring rain - to fend for himself, 70 miles from his home.”
Once the boy was in the care of the police, they shared his photo with WXIX and other media, asking for help to find his family.
Shelbyville residents saw the photos and recognized the child as Martin Thomas Adkins.
The boy’s mother was arrested in Kentucky two days later on an unrelated outstanding warrant.
She initially claimed in a jailhouse interview that she left her son with a friend and did not abandon him.
“I didn’t. That’s why he was left there, and I’m to go back there, so he knows that I never left him. It’s just going to take a long time for him to trust me again and for me to trust myself as well,” she said.
Her story changed several times as she spoke with WXIX from the jail in Georgetown on Feb. 20.
She even claimed at one point she never left him in Colerain Township, saying he was with his brothers at her friend’s house in Tennessee.
Adkins eventually admitted she left her son alone:
“No, I didn’t leave him with anyone. I knew I would be forgiven. It would take a long time. I just had to be able to get rid of one last demon. All the burdens that I’ve carried for all these years that were never meant to be mine.”
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ISTANBUL — Turkey is pushing Russia and Ukraine to begin peace talks, hoping to build on recent successful diplomatic initiatives such as the critical grain deal that allows Ukraine to export food through a safe corridor in the war zone.
"Out of the grain corridor, we can open a corridor of peace, and the best way for this is to go from dialogue to peace," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters on Saturday. Earlier this month, after Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone, Russia reversed its decision to leave the grain deal.
Turkey is maintaining a fine balance between Russia and Ukraine. A NATO ally, Turkey has positioned itself as a neutral player in the Ukraine war — as being pro-Ukrainian without being anti-Russian, analysts say.
On Monday, a White House spokesperson confirmed that Turkey is also where discussions were taking place between CIA chief Bill Burns and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Naryshkin. However, the spokesperson denied that peace negotiations were on the table.
Burns "is not conducting negotiations of any kind. He is not discussing settlement of the war in Ukraine. He is conveying a message on the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons by Russia, and the risks of escalation to strategic stability. He will also raise the cases of unjustly detained U.S. citizens," the spokesperson said.
Turkey has deepened economic and political ties with Moscow while keeping defense and trade links with Kyiv
Turkey's stated neutral stance has drawn criticism from the West and even raised questions about Turkey's loyalty to NATO. But it has been a mostly successful strategy for Turkey, says Sinan Ulgen, the director of the Center for Economics and Foreign Policy Studies in Istanbul.
"The Turkish president has been able to reach both Putin and [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelenskyy — one of the very few world leaders who have been able to do that," he says.
Turkey has long had defense cooperation and trade relationships with Ukraine. In the days following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones supplied to Ukraine helped keep the Russian advance at bay, one of the initial turning points in the war.
The Turkish president has urged Russia to return all occupied territories to Ukraine, including Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
But Turkey has also deepened its economic and political ties with Russia. Turkey chose not to join Western sanctions against Moscow — a major area of concern for the United States and European Union countries. Turkish businesses swooped in to fill the void left by Western businesses in the Russian market, which has helped Turkey gain some leverage. At the same time, Russian trade, tourism and investment have poured into Turkey, encouraged by Erdogan, who is facing a critical election next year and whose economic policies are blamed by many as the reason for Turkey's crippled economy.
The day after Russia rejoined the Black Sea exports deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations, Putin praised Turkish neutrality in a speech to members of Russia's security council and said "without a doubt" that Russia would not get in the way of the grain deal.
"Taking into account Turkey's neutrality in the conflict in general, the possibilities of the grain industry, and Erdogan's efforts to meet the interests of the poorest countries, we will not interfere in any way in the future with the supply of grain from Ukraine to Turkey," Putin said, adding that Russia would continue to cooperate with Turkey.
Now Turkey wants to use its influence with both Ukraine and Russia to get them to talk and negotiate an end to the war.
Ibrahim Kalin, Erdogan's chief adviser and spokesperson, has been involved in meetings with both Russian and Ukrainian officials. "Turkey sees room for diplomacy in the war," he says. "Impossible as it may seem."
As much as the war is about Ukrainian territorial integrity and sovereignty, he says, there's a larger geopolitical picture for Russia.
"Russia, whether you like it or not, whether you agree with their arguments or not, is interested in finding and reaching a new deal with the West, and more particularly with the United States," Kalin tells NPR. "And this is the main issue, I think, that will occupy us all for the years to come."
Turkey wants to keep communication open to both Russia and Ukraine, and is urging Western allies to do the same.
"Without some kind of a talk and negotiation, without involving and engaging the Russian side, how are we supposed to end this war?" Kalin says.
"You can try to stop this with an overarching peace deal," he says. "Or you go for more localized solutions, you know, a cease-fire here, deescalation here, a prisoner exchange here, a grain deal here. The second model has been working for the last seven, eight months since the beginning of this war."
Turkey doesn't equate engagement with Russia to approval of Russia's actions, he notes. But he acknowledges that ongoing Russian attacks on civilian Ukrainian targets could make it harder for Turkey to maintain its position of neutrality.
Turkey's stance has risks
That is one of several vulnerabilities in Turkey's stance, according to Ulgen. Another is the possibility of economic pain.
"This stance can indeed be jeopardized if and when, and probably when, the West is going to increase and strengthen sanctions against Russia," he says.
Calls for peace talks are increasing. The U.S. has recently nudged Ukraine to consider negotiations eventually.
A senior State Department official, asking not to be named in order to discuss policy options, tells NPR the U.S. believes "the only real solution to this conflict is, in the end, going to be diplomatic. And we continue to work with the Turks on that, on the need to reach a diplomatic end." The official would not go into detail about those efforts.
"But that can only happen when Russia isn't destroying civilian infrastructure and launching these unjust and unjustified attacks on Ukraine."
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Ky. parents mourn daughter killed in South Korea’s Halloween crowd surge
SEOUL, South Korea (WXIX) - A college student at the University of Kentucky was identified as one of the 153 people killed in Seoul after a Halloween party became tremendously overcrowded.
Anne Gieske, of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, attended one of Seoul’s most popular Halloween parties with over 100,000 people, WXIX reports. It is believed the crowd began to surge, crushing people to death.
The Associated Press reported that at least 20 foreigners were among those killed in the Saturday night incident. Anne Gieske is believed to be the only one from the United States.
The nursing student was studying abroad in South Korea with two other students and one faculty member, according to UK. She had celebrated her 20th birthday in Seoul, just one day before the tragic Halloween party.
“We are completely devastated and heartbroken over the loss of Anne Marie. She was a bright light loved by all. We ask for your prayers but also the respect of our privacy. Anne’s final gift to us was dying in the state of sanctifying grace. We know we will one day be reunited with her in God’s Kingdom,” her parents, Dan and Madonna Gieske, told the City of Fort Mitchell.
As details of what exactly happened are still unfolding, UK says it is offering services to those who were affected by the tragedy.
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The report highlights concerning security stats following two years of extreme tech growth.
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The media industry is at higher risk of cyber attack. According to the newly released State of Penetration Testing as a Service report, an average of 3.75 critical vulnerabilities were found for every MediaTech application tested in 2022. During the same period, the data & analytics industry came second with an average of 1.5 critical vulnerabilities found per client application. Across all industries, 0.9 critical vulnerabilities were identified per client application.
Critical vulnerabilities are the most severe form of application security risk, and include categories of vulnerabilities such as SQL injection (SQLi), remote code execution (RCE), command injections, and unauthorized administrative host/application access. The "OWASP Top 10" also defines a list of the most common and severe vulnerabilities facing software applications today.
Companies facing critical vulnerabilities are at high risk as these issues are easily exploitable and will have significant damaging effects if exploited by a malicious hacker. Negative consequences include unauthorized release of confidential information, access to sensitive customer data, and access to control internal systems. As such, most companies are recommended to fix these within a maximum of 5 days after discovery.
Software Secured, an Ottawa-based penetration testing firm, released the report based on insights from their client testing in 2021 and 2022. The goal of the report is to help leaders of security and compliance teams understand the most prominent risks facing their software within the next year. Included within the report are explanations on the identified threats and recommendations for companies to stay ahead of hackers. Some other insights gained from their reporting include:
- Increase in critical-level SQL injection attacks by 250% compared to 2021
- Increase in high-severity Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by 133% compared to 2021
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) findings remain the most common critical vulnerability for two years in a row
Penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) is a comprehensive security assessment that is proven to help companies secure their applications, significantly decreasing the likelihood of cyber attacks
Download the full 2022 State of Penetration Testing as a Service report here.
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Jan. 6 hearing takeaways: Former Vice President Mike Pence under pressure, and in danger
The House committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, focused at a public hearing Thursday on the pressure that then-President Donald Trump put on his vice president, Mike Pence, to delay or reject the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. The committee tried to show how that pressure incited an angry mob to lay siege to the Capitol.
Pence, presiding over the certification in the vice president's traditional ceremonial role, did not give in. He declared Biden the next president early the next morning, after the congressional session resumed and the rioters were cleared. Lawmakers on the nine-member panel, and the witnesses who testified at the hearing, all described Pence's decision as having averted a constitutional crisis.
Takeaways from the hearing:
A vice president under pressure
Greg Jacob, a counsel to Pence who fended off pressure to carry out the plan, said in live testimony at the hearing that the vice president first summoned him to his West Wing office in early December 2020 to seek clarity about his role in the certification of election results.
But Jacob said that it became clear to the vice president that the founding fathers did not intend to empower any one person, including someone running for office, to affect the election results.
"And our review of text, history — and frankly, just common sense — all confirm the vice president's first instinct on that point, there is no justifiable basis to conclude that the vice president has that kind of authority," Jacob said.
But in the coming weeks, the committee laid out, Pence would come under pressure to invalidate Biden's win and find a way to keep Trump in power. While many White House aides made clear that they didn't agree with the scheme, a conservative law professor named John Eastman increasingly had the ear of Trump. He wrote multiple memos suggesting Pence could reject electors or simply declare Trump the winner.
... And in danger
In video testimony, Pence's former chief of staff, Marc Short, said that the vice president told Trump "many times" that Pence did not agree with the scheme. But Trump kept the pressure on anyway.
On the morning of Jan. 6, as Pence issued a public statement making clear that he would certify the legitimate results of the election, Trump told thousands of his supporters in front of the White House that he hoped Pence would reconsider. The committee showed video from that rally in which Trump said that if Pence doesn't come through, "I won't like him as much."
During and after the speech, Trump's supporters – hundreds of whom were now marching to the Capitol – focused on Pence. The panel showed video of the rioters threatening violence toward the vice president if and when he declined to stop Biden's victory.
In one video, a Trump supporter said he had heard reports that Pence had "caved," and if he did they were going to drag "politicians through the streets." As Pence evacuated the Senate and hid in the Capitol, rioters in front of the building chanted "bring him out!" A fake guillotine was constructed on the National Mall, and people breaking into the building chanted "Hang Mike Pence! Hang Mike Pence!"
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the chairman of the panel, said that when Mike Pence made it clear that he wouldn't give in to Donald Trump's scheme, "Donald Trump turned the mob on him."
Who is John Eastman?
As Eastman gained the president's favor, several White House aides distrusted him and grew increasingly concerned about the possible ramifications of what he was proposing. But Trump did not listen to their advice.
The committee played videotaped testimony from Eric Herschmann, a lawyer advising Trump, expressing incredulity at Eastman's legal theory that a vice president could overturn an election. "Are you out of your effing mind?" Herschmann said to Eastman as he recounted to the committee in recorded testimony.
Herschmann said he warned Eastman that, "you're going to cause riots in the streets," but that the professor dismissively said something to the effect of "there's been violence in the history of our country to protect the democracy or protect the republic."
In separate video testimony, Trump campaign aide Jason Miller said other aides had told him they thought Eastman "was crazy."
Jacob said that even Eastman didn't appear to believe his own wild theories. "He said, 'Absolutely, Al Gore did not have a basis to do it in 2000. Kamala Harris shouldn't be able to do it in 2024 but I think you should do it today,'" Jacob recounted of one conversation with Eastman.
Eastman was subpoenaed by the committee, but repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during his interview. He has also sued to block the panel from obtaining his communications during that time.
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Partnership with Salvation Army in Benton Harbor to provide holiday meals for 700 families
Meridian Employees to Adopt 10 Detroit families through Matrix Human Services' Annual "Adopt a Family" Angel Tree Program
DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian and its community partners have teamed up to help Michigan families enjoy a holiday meal together and provide gifts for children in need.
Families both in Michigan and across the nation have struggled with inflation and soaring grocery bills. This has been particularly challenging for citizens in the city of Benton Harbor, which is considered a food desert and has a poverty rate of nearly 45%, according to U.S. Census data.
Partnering with Salvation Army to Provide Holiday Meals in Benton Harbor
This year, Meridian is partnering with the Salvation Army in Benton Harbor, Michigan to provide Christmas meals for up to 700 participating families. Each family will receive a seven-pound shank ham and sides of macaroni and cheese and canned green beans. Registered families will pick up their meals beginning Dec. 13 at the Salvation Army's Benton Harbor location at 233 Michigan Street.
"Everyone should be able to enjoy the holidays without having to worry if their family will have enough to eat or if their child will have a toy under the tree," said Patty Graham, Meridian Plan President & CEO for Michigan. "That's why Meridian wants to help ensure we're supporting the needs of our communities this holiday season."
Mario Bledsoe, Lieutenant/Co-Pastor at the Salvation Army's office in Benton Harbor said Meridian's donation of Christmas meals for individuals and families will lift spirits this holiday season, especially for those it serves in West Berrien and Van Buren County.
"Meridian's meal donation will have a major impact on our community," said Bledsoe. "We've seen an increase in assisting the community with food pantry items, meat, dairy, and clothes. With Meridian's donation, not only will people feel appreciated for Christmas dinner, but they will know that someone cares about their wellbeing."
Addressing Food Insecurity in Detroit and Flint
Feeding America West Michigan, part of a nationwide network aimed at ending hunger in the U.S., estimates 1 in 8, or more than 290,000 people (including 65,000 children) in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are food insecure, meaning they don't have consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
To help address food insecurity in these counties this holiday season, Meridian donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit and Holiday Hope in Flint, which held a holiday party in November for 100 youth. Over 650 families received food distribution, resource vouchers, and other supplies during the event at Northwestern High School in Flint.
Meridian Employees Give Back to Families in Need
Meridian employees are also sponsoring 10 Detroit families through Matrix Human Services' annual "Adopt a Family" Angel Tree program. Meridian team members are fulfilling holiday wish lists for more than 70 children and will be purchasing hats, coats, pajamas, children's bedding, household items, and various age-appropriate toys. Meridian employees will wrap and deliver the gifts to Matrix.
Meridian has been Matrix's Angel Tree program's largest corporate sponsor for close to a decade.
"Meridian's participation through the years has helped almost 200 families make life for their children more joyous," said Joseph Shannon, an attorney at Bodman PLC who serves as co-chair of Matrix's "Adopt a Family" Angel Tree program. "Matrix and the Adopt a Family committee are very thankful for Meridian's support."
On Dec. 17, a luncheon will be held at Matrix's eastside location where families will have a chance to meet their sponsors in person and receive their gift-wrapped presents. Santa will also stop by for a photo with children. Families who cannot attend the luncheon will have gifts delivered to their house before Christmas.
To learn more about Meridian or view photos from these holiday events, visit the company's Facebook page.
About Meridian
Meridian of Michigan provides government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors, and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid (Meridian), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), Medicare-Medicaid Plans (MeridianComplete), and the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter from Meridian). Meridian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information about Meridian, visit https://www.mimeridian.com.
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HAVACO, W.Va. (AP) — Mayapple plants sprout in the sunken soil where the bodies lie, their leaves sheltering the unmarked graves like tiny umbrellas. The forgotten burial ground is overrun by four-wheel tire tracks near a path strewn with discarded bottles and other trash.
More than a century of overgrowth on this West Virginia hillside has erased any trace of the burial ground known locally as Little Egypt, the resting place for dozens of coal mine workers who died in a 1912 mine explosion. Most people living in McDowell County — a dwindling community that once was the world’s leading coal producer — don’t know this place exists.
“There are 80 people here that nobody has said a prayer over in a long, long time,” said Ed Evans, a state lawmaker and retired public school teacher as he side-stepped a patch of sunken earth on a rainy summer day.
For Evans the burial ground is a reminder of the sacrifices by workers who inspired safety regulations when the coal industry was rapidly expanding in the early 20th century, the deadliest era for miners in U.S. history. It’s more important than ever now, he said, amid a push to undo regulations as the industry declines.
West Virginia’s Republican supermajority introduced multiple bills this year that would eliminate worker protections in an attempt to bolster the shrinking coal industry, including a sweeping overhaul of the state agency that inspects coal mines.
The bill, which would strip the state of power to cite coal companies for unsafe working conditions, failed to advance after union representatives and dozens of miners came to the Capitol to testify against it.
Evans, who invoked Little Egypt in a Feb. 25 House floor speech opposing the measure, said he worries about what will happen now that many advocates of mine safety regulations, himself included, were defeated in the Nov. 8 election.
In a state where the coal industry has been severely diminished by both market economics and a shift toward cleaner energy, coal interests still wield considerable power to push back against regulation. With Republicans gaining an even tighter grip on the Legislature, lawmakers are expected to make another run at further deregulating the agency that monitors mine safety.
The scars left by the mining industry are ubiquitous in West Virginia, nowhere more so than in the southern coalfields where abandoned mine tipples tower beside mountains disfigured by long gone coal companies.
Less obvious are sites like Little Egypt, a silent monument to what Evans calls West Virginia’s “ugly history,” where vulnerable workers were exploited for profit and forgotten.
“And what do they get for their sacrifice? All these people have are the bushes that grow around them and the rattle of the coal trucks that drive by from an industry they passed away from,” he said.
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Amid hollows crowded with houses darkened by coal dust, the unincorporated community of Havaco is nestled near a bridge on the Tug Fork River, across railroad tracks where trains still move tons of coal.
The unkempt dirt path to Little Egypt begins at the end of a dead-end road, hidden by sugar maples.
Buford Brown, a 73-year-old retired coal miner and Vietnam veteran, remembers seeing the graves as a child. Even then they’d started sinking into the earth.
“They didn’t care about them people years ago,” he said.
On March 26,1912, the site was a chaotic scene of hurriedly dug graves as bodies were recovered from the depths of the Jed Coal and Coke Company mine. The underground explosion was set off when a miner’s open-flame lamp ignited methane gas.
Many of the miners killed were European immigrants from countries like Italy and Poland, who came to the U.S. with very little and were often recruited as they disembarked on Ellis Island.
A 1912 report by West Virginia’s Department of Mines praised the growth of the state’s mining industry, even as it said 409 people were killed in mining operations that year.
The Jed Mine employed non-union workers. A push to organize the coal fields in the ensuing years led to the 1912-1921 West Virginia mine wars, the area's first major effort to unionize.
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In the decades following, safety regulations gradually increased, often precipitated by disasters. In 1969, the U.S. government passed a law requiring four federal mine safety inspections per year, in addition to four by state inspectors.
GOP lawmakers who sponsored this year’s failed bill to eliminate state penalties for safety violations said the existence of federal inspectors made state inspectors redundant, and that companies might feel freer to bring up concerns about safety violations if they weren’t at risk of being fined.
Under current law, companies can face thousands of dollars in fines and even prison time for failing to implement safety measures. The state can also close down portions of a mine, or even an entire mine.
When he took to the House floor to decry the bill, Evans recalled the miners who lost their lives because of lax safety in West Virginia coal mines — and he spoke of the burial ground called Little Egypt.
“We forgot about them,” he said of the men and boys buried in Havaco. “Are we going to forget about today’s miners, too?”
Last year, 10 people died while working in coal mines across the U.S., including six in West Virginia.
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Mike Hairston, 75, lives near the shaft of the old Jed Mine and the graveyard. He is the last of four generations of Hairston men to work the mines.
He’s known about Little Egypt since he was a child but when his generation is gone, he said, it will be forgotten. “Hardly anyone here knows about it now,” he said.
As Evans gazed at the burial plots, rain cascading over the hood of his jacket, he offered a brief prayer.
“They didn’t get the recognition they deserved at the time,” he said. “What they got were these laws that were put in place to prevent disasters like this from happening again.”
“The mine safety laws are written in blood. They’re all written in blood.”
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum found his scoring touch after a rare poor shooting night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but it was the rest of his Boston Celtics teammates who went missing.
Now instead of going home in control of the Finals, the Celtics will need to regroup following a 107-88 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night that evened the series at one game apiece.
“I don’t think we got as much penetration to the paint,” coach Ime Udoka said. “They switched a few more things. Then we turned the ball over and didn’t give ourselves a chance with a lot of those turnovers.”
Tatum bounced back from a 3-for-17 shooting performance in the opener to lead the way offensively for Boston with 28 points. But outside of a fast start by Jaylen Brown, he had no help and the Celtics had no answers.
Boston shot 37.5% overall and struggled all night to make anything inside the 3-point line. When the Celtics outside shooting went cold in the third quarter, the Warriors turned a close game into a rout with a 35-14 blitz.
Boston had five turnovers and four baskets in the crucial third quarter, leading to a 23-point deficit that was too much to try to overcome after the Celtics rallied from 12 points down after a bad third quarter to win the series opener.
“It’s definitely frustrating,” guard Derrick White said. “I mean, we’ve talk about it pretty much the whole postseason. It’s easy to talk about, but we’ve got to go out there and change something. That was a big quarter for them, and really a quarter that put us away.”
Udoka cleared the bench for much of the fourth quarter, giving his starters some needed rest after grinding their way through grueling, back-to-back seven-game series in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
If the Celtics are to rebound when the series shifts to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday night, they will need some of Tatum’s supporting cast to play much more like they did in Game 1 than on Sunday.
Al Horford didn’t even take a shot in the first half after leading the Celtics with 26 points in the opener and finished with two points. He didn’t even attempt a 3-pointer after making six in Game 1.
“I feel like we didn’t move it enough on offense at times,” Horford said. “I think that for whatever reason, we got caught going downhill, attacking the basket a little more. They did a good job of staying with me, for example. Obviously I didn’t get an attempt, not even a look.
“So they did a good job making sure they took me away. I just have to find other ways to impact the game, and that’s something that I’ll do Game 3.”
After making five 3-pointers and scoring 21 points in Game 1, White missed 9 of 13 shots and was held to 12 points.
Brown made his first three shots and scored 13 points in the first quarter but went 1 for 11 the rest of the way. He struggled to find a rhythm after going to the bench following his second foul of the first quarter that Brown said was a “phantom” call.
Brown’s frustration led to a dust-up with Draymond Green after Brown got fouled on a 3-pointer in the second quarter.
“He tried to pull my pants down,” Brown said. “I don’t know what that’s about. But that’s what Draymond does. He’ll do anything it takes to win.”
Marcus Smart followed up a 7-for-11 shooting night in Game 1 by making just 1 of 6 on Sunday night.
Throw in 19 turnovers that turned into 33 points for the Warriors, and Tatum getting no help on the offensive end after if he was able to get going by making 6 of 9 3-point attempts.
“It’s just kind of as simple as we’ve just got to take care of the ball,” Tatum said. “We’ve done it, and we’re a really good team when we take care of the ball. But we have those lapses where we, snowball effect, we pile on turnovers and dig ourselves into a hole.”
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ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta’s top high school cross country runners will trade in their spikes for dress shoes when they come together to celebrate their successful seasons as the annual Powerade All-Metro Cross Country Banquet next week.
Atlanta Track Club announced the 42 athletes – 21 boys and 21 girls who make up this year’s Powerade All-Metro Team. It includes runners from 26 different schools and eight counties. It also boasts eight runners who won state titles at last week’s GHSA State Championship Meet.
Athletes were chosen based on their performance at the state meet, performance throughout the season, head-to-head competition and performance at major meets where a large number of Metro Atlanta schools were competing.
“The number of Georgia High School runners performing at a national-caliber level increases every year,” said Rich Kenah, Atlanta Track Club’s CEO. “We see it as a good an exciting sign for the future of Running City USA that this team gets tougher to make with each passing year.”
At the banquet, held on Nov. 17 in Midtown Atlanta, the runners will be announced by first, second and third team. The runner named to the top spot on the first team will receive the award for Runner of the Year.
New this year, family, friends and fans can vote on the Performance of the Year. The moment with the most votes will be recognized during the banquet. This year’s nominees are:
- Joe Sapone (Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School) winning the Wingfoot XC Classic for second consecutive year
- Tommy Latham (Marist School) recording the top time at the GHSA State Meet
- Ruby Little (Marist School) winning the Wingfoot XC Classic for second consecutive year
- Samantha McGarity (Harrison High School) dominates state meet winning by 40 seconds
- Lottie Chappell (North Springs High School) crawls across finish line to take 3rd at state meet
Voting is open through Thursday, Nov. 17 at 12 p.m. below or at this link.
Held annually since 1964, the Powerade All-Metro Cross Country and Track and Field Banquets are Atlanta Track Club’s longest running tradition. Since their inception, the Club has recognized and honored nearly 6,000 high school runners, jumpers and throwers.
POWERADE All-Metro Boys Team
Alex Arrambide, East Forsyth High School
Andrew Balogh, Etowah High School
Gabriel Best, Whitewater High School
William Carlton, Decatur High School
Cory Chambers, Milton High School
Esfan Daya, Westminster School
Diego Fernandes, West Forsyth High School
Jared Fortenberry, Marietta High School
Jackson Hogsed, Lambert High School
Joseph Jacquot, Westminster School
Will Jennings, Carrollton High School
Luke Kalarickal, Mill Creek High School
Sumner Kirsch, North Atlanta High School
Tommy Latham, Marist School
Dru Moore, Etowah High School
Marc Petrucci, Collins Hill High School
Diego Santiago, Chattahoochee High School
Joe Sapone, Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Truman Thompson, North Atlanta High School
Taylor Wade, Whitefield Academy
Jake Westing, Decatur High School
POWERADE All-Metro Girls Team
Zahara Bernal, Pace Academy
Shari Brown, Landmark Christian School
Bella Cammarota, Lambert High School
Lottie Chappell, North Springs High School
Grace Danser, Maynard H. Jackson High School
Katelynn Dollar, Creekview High School
Isabelle Gaharan, Lambert High School
Nora Hart, Marietta High School
Clara Heppner, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy
Caroline Hood, Pace Academy
Maddie Jones, Marietta High School
Ruby Little, Marist School
Gabriella Malerba, Decatur High School
Samantha McGarity, Harrison High School
Kristal McQueen, Marietta High School
Mary Nesmith, Marietta High School
London Ray, Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
Hannah Schemmel, St. Pius X Catholic High School
Claire Shelton, Dunwoody High School
Palmer Walstad, Westminster School
Carmel Yonas, South Forsyth High School
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Proprietary 200kW Fuel Cell System Reduces Weight, Space, and Cost for Heavy-Duty, Zero-Emission Truck
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, today published Designing the Future of Fuel Cells, a whitepaper describing the Company's progress towards producing a single stack 200kW fuel cell system.
To meet heavy-duty transport's power requirements, most Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have opted to combine two complete sets of 90-150kW fuel cell systems. Thanks to Hyzon's in-house fuel cell system design and production, combined with a strategic network of suppliers, Hyzon's 200kW fuel cell system features a single stack that generates enough electricity to meet these power requirements.
Hyzon's single stack shows significant benefits compared to the traditional approach of combining two ~100kW fuel cell systems, including:
- 30% reduction in total volume
- 25% reduction in total fuel cell system manufacturing costs
- 30% reduction in total weight
- 20% increase in miles driven per kg of hydrogen*
Hyzon is displaying its single stack 200kW fuel cell system and offering rides in its 200kW fuel cell electric truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, CA, from May 1-4, 2023.
Read the full white paper here.
* Compared to test data from the 120kW truck, early testing of the 200kW truck at a test track showed an approximately 20% increase in miles per kg of hydrogen using similar payload and route simulations on a flat road.
About Hyzon
Hyzon is a global supplier of fuel cell electric mobility, with US operations in the Rochester, Chicago and Detroit areas, and international operations in the Netherlands, Australia, and China. Hyzon is an energy transition accelerator and technology innovator, providing solutions in the transport sector with a focus on commercial vehicles and hydrogen supply infrastructure. Utilizing its proven and proprietary hydrogen fuel cell technology, Hyzon's mission is to supply zero-emission heavy duty trucks to customers in North America, Europe and around the world to mitigate emissions from diesel transportation - one of the single largest sources of carbon emissions globally. The Company is contributing to the adoption of fuel cell electric vehicles through its demonstrated technology advantage, fuel cell system performance, and innovation. Visit www.hyzonmotors.com.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. (NYSE: FHS).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 11, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the new rules, regulations and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to the Company and its business; (b) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth; and (c) as a result, representations made in connection with the Company's initial public offering regarding FHS's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — It now costs Ayan Hassan Abdirahman twice as much as it did just a few months ago to buy the wheat flour she uses to make breakfast each day for her 11 children in Somalia's capital.
Nearly all the wheat sold in Somalia comes from Ukraine and Russia, which have halted exports through the Black Sea since Moscow waged war on its neighbor on Feb. 24. The timing could not be worse: The U.N. has warned that an estimated 13 million people were facing severe hunger in the Horn of Africa region as a result of a persistent drought.
Abdirahman has been trying to make do by substituting sorghum, another more readily available grain, in her flatbread. Inflation, though, means the price of the cooking oil she still needs to prepare it has skyrocketed too — a jar that once cost $16 is now selling for $45 in the markets of Mogadishu.
“The cost of living is high nowadays, making it difficult for families even to afford flour and oil,” she says.
Haji Abdi Dhiblawe, a businessman who imports wheat flour into Somalia, fears the situation will only worsen: There is also a looming shortage of shipping containers to bring food supplies in from elsewhere at the moment.
“Somalis have no place to grow wheat, and we are not even familiar with how to grow it,” he says. "Our main concern now is what will the future hold for us when we currently run out of supplies.”
Another 18 million people are facing severe hunger in the Sahel, the part of Africa just below the Sahara Desert where farmers are enduring their worst agricultural production in more than a decade. The U.N. World Food Program says food shortages could worsen when the lean season arrives in late summer.
“Acute hunger is soaring to unprecedented levels and the global situation just keeps on getting worse. Conflict, the climate crisis, COVID-19 and surging food and fuel costs have created a perfect storm — and now we’ve got the war in Ukraine piling catastrophe on top of catastrophe,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley warned earlier this month.
Even the cost of therapeutic food for malnourished children could rise 16% over the next six months because of the war in Ukraine and disruptions related to the pandemic, UNICEF says.
African countries imported 44% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine between 2018 and 2020, according to U.N. figures. The African Development Bank is already reporting a 45% increase in wheat prices on the continent, making everything from couscous in Mauritania to the fried donuts sold in Congo more expensive for customers.
“Africa has no control over production or logistics chains and is totally at the mercy of the situation,” said Senegalese President Macky Sall, the African Union chairperson, who has said he will travel to Russia and Ukraine to discuss the price woes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin pressed the West last week to lift sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame from Russia to the West for a growing world food crisis that has been worsened by Ukraine's inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products while under attack.
Putin told Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi that Moscow “is ready to make a significant contribution to overcoming the food crisis through the export of grain and fertilizer on the condition that politically motivated restrictions imposed by the West are lifted,” according to the Kremlin.
Western officials have dismissed the Russian claims. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has noted that food, fertilizer and seeds are exempt from the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and many others on Russia.
In Cameroon, baker Sylvester Ako says he's seen his daily clientele drop from 300 customers a day to only 100 since bread prices jumped 40% because of the lack of wheat imports. He's already let three of his seven employees go, and worries that he will have to shutter his Yaounde business entirely unless something changes.
"The price of a 50-kilogram (110-pound) bag of wheat now sells at $60 — up from about $30 — and the supply is not regular,” Ako said.
Along with the shortfall in wheat imports, the African Development Bank is also warning of a potential 20% decline in food production on the continent because farmers are having to pay 300% more for their imported fertilizer.
The organization says it plans to address the issues through a $1.5 billion plan that will provide farmers in Africa with certified seeds, fertilizer and other help. Reducing dependence on foreign imports is part of the strategy, but those economic transitions are likely to take years, not months.
Senegal's president says appetites can pivot more quickly. He's encouraging Africans to consume local grains that were once the staples of their diets.
“We must also change our eating habits,” Sall said. ”We dropped millet and started importing rice from Asia. Now we only know how to eat rice and we don’t produce enough. We only know how to eat bread. We do not produce wheat."
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Krista Larson reported from Dakar, Senegal. Associated Press journalists in Europe and Edwin Kindzeka Moki in Yaounde, Cameroon; Babacar Dione in Dakar, Senegal; Al-Hadji Kudra Maliro in Bunia, Congo, and Francis Kokutse in Accra, Ghana, contributed to this report.
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Willy Adames released from hospital, placed on concussion IL but is 'in very good spirits'
There was a collective sigh of relief emanating from American Family Field on Saturday afternoon.
That's because Willy Adames had been released from an area hospital the day after a scary sequence in which the Milwaukee Brewers shortstop had been hit in the left side of the head by a foul ball hit by teammate Brian Anderson early in a 15-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
Adames was officially placed on the seven-day concussion injured list as a result. Andruw Monasterio was recalled from Class AAA Nashville to take his spot on the 26-man roster and rookie Brice Turang will assume the every-day duties at shortstop during Adames's absence.
"He's going to rest at home today, see how he feels when he wakes up (Sunday) morning and then he'll maybe make an appearance," manager Craig Counsell said. "He will not go to Toronto with us; he'll stay here and hopefully join us in Cincinnati.
"All the news has been good. He's in very good spirits. Everything checked out well medically. So now it's just today, especially, a day of recovery."
Anderson was especially heartened by the news, considering the unfortunate role he played in the incident.
"It was a scary situation there," Anderson said. "I think I still haven’t really processed it all the way through. The main thing is just concern for Willy, about his health and hoping he’s doing good.
"I was able to talk to him last night and it seemed like he was doing well. I think he was actually in better spirits than I was last night. He kept telling me, ‘Don’t worry about me, don’t worry about me.’ He’s a tough guy and we’re going to miss having him for a couple of days. Hopefully it will be not long.
"It’s just a scary situation, something that you never think of happening and you hope never happens again."
Monasterio, who turns 26 on Tuesday, was hitting .271 with four home runs and 19 runs batted in to go along with an OPS of .819 in 42 games.
Perhaps most impressive was the Venezuelan's 32 walks compared to 29 strikeouts leading to an on-base percentage of .410.
"Andruw filled most of the duties at Triple-A at shortstop and has been playing well, so he earned the callup," Counsell said. "I would describe Andruw as a solid all-around player. Offensively he's just continued to make progress, defensively continued to make progress.
"The ability to play shortstop. Controlling the strike zone exceptionally well in Triple-A."
Monasterio was in the midst of his ninth minor-league season with the Sounds when informed of his callup by Sounds manager Rick Sweet late Friday night.
He's also played in the Cubs, Nationals and Guardians organizations and split time between Nashville and Class AA Biloxi after joining the Brewers last season.
"I'm so happy I can't even put it into words," said Monasterio of his first major-league callup. "I'm just happy for the Brewers giving me this opportunity to play.
"I wish Willy a speedy recovery and hope to see him here soon."
Left-hander Alex Claudio was designated for assignment to clear space for Monasterio on the 40-man roster.
Claudio pitched in one game for the Brewers on April 24.
Ethan Small optioned back to Nashville
It's been a tough couple days for Ethan Small as well, but for different reasons.
The left-hander was recalled from Nashville on Friday then pitched the final three innings of a deflating game, allowing nine hits and five runs with five strikeouts.
Then on Saturday Small was optioned back to Nashville and right-hander Jake Cousins was recalled.
"These short glimpses when you get one shot and then you get sent out -- it's dangerous to draw grand conclusions from one outing, I think is probably the best way to say it," Counsell said of the Brewers' 2019 first-round pick, who's had his struggles finding his footing after being switched from starting to a relief role last year.
"So, he had a job to do yesterday. He did one part of the job really well in that he finished the three innings that we needed him to finish. The results didn't go his way. Then you just kind of assess it and learn from it and get better from it and move forward."
Luis Urías nearing a return
Infielder Luis Urías is eligible to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday when the Brewers begin a seven-game road trip in Toronto.
He was two games into a minor-league rehab stint at Nashville entering Saturday, with several appearances in rookie-level games in Arizona also under his belt.
Whenever Urías does return, he'll give the Brewers another infielder capable of playing shortstop as well as a right-handed power bat that should help add more balance against left-handed pitching.
He has been out since badly straining his left hamstring running to first base on opening day.
"We haven't made a decision on that yet," Counsell said. "He's eligible the first day in Toronto. He's only played two games (in Nashville). We can activate him then. But when we get to that day, we will kind of assess that.
"Ideally, we'd like to play him play more, I guess."
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LIMA, Peru — Peru's capital is bracing for large demonstrations against the government over coming days. Thousands of rural residents have been streaming into Lima to demand justice for the more than 50 people killed in weeks of protests.
Demonstrators began blocking roads and storming airports around the country after the arrest and impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo last month. The political newcomer was facing a third impeachment attempt and prior to the vote, attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.
His vice president, Dina Boluarte, was sworn in immediately following Castillo's jailing.
What the demonstrators are demanding
Demonstrators want Boluarte to resign and for new elections to be held. She has imposed a state of emergency in the capital Lima and three other regions.
What began as protests demanding the release and restitution of Castillo have morphed into widespread calls for justice for those killed by what activists say is excessive force by police and the military.
Protesters also want to bring attention to long-standing social and economic inequality in the country. The wealth gap between Peru's indigenous south and the urban capital has long been present, but has widened in recent years.
Dina Lopez came to Lima from her highland city of Ayacucho to participate in protests. "No one pays attention to us out there — where are our human rights?" she said. She spoke to NPR as police attempted to remove her and fellow protesters from the doorsteps of a church.
"That woman is deaf to our suffering," Lopez added, referring to President Boluarte.
For her part, Boluarte says she is not leaving. "These necessities will be resolved, only when we get together and converse pacifically," she said while attending the opening session of Peru's Constitutional Court on Tuesday.
She said the historic needs of Peru's poor and indigenous communities can't be addressed through violence.
There are fears of escalating and prolonged violence
The divide between Peru's Lima elite and the rest of the country is nothing new, but these prolonged protests are unusual, Alberto Vergara, a political scientist at Lima's Pacific University, told NPR.
"Now we have 50 dead and we are on a path to have more," he warns. Vergara fears that given Peru's dysfunctional political system more violence is inevitable.
Indeed, Peru has had 10 presidents in more than 20 years of political upheaval, with one leader lasting just six days.
Vergara said Peru's mediocre politicians are the threat here — not tyranny which usually leads to democratic demise. "Peru is perhaps showing us that chaos and disorder can also be the opposite of democracy," he said.
Security services are accused of excessive force
Conservatives, including Congressman Jorge Montoya, warn of possible terrorism links to the ongoing demonstrations and unrest. He claims, without evidence, that the marchers are backed by communists and drug traffickers.
"There is no dialogue, no dialogue is necessary. What is necessary is to correct what is wrong," Montoya told NPR. He is calling for a strong hand by security forces to end the demonstrations, and even says it was the protesters who shot at civilians during demonstrators.
Human rights lawyer Juan Miguel Jugo says that is absurd. "There is no proof that happened," he told NPR. He said the deaths were caused by excessive force by the police that shot civilians in the head, chest and limbs.
Protesters say they will continue marching until the president and Congress are gone and new elections are scheduled for this year. One woman, who would only give NPR her first name, Tanya, for fear of government retaliation, said she will not be backing down.
"Our eyes have been opened and we will continue fighting," she said.
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WASHINGTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colorado, are urging consumers to stop using the recalled Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers, and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers and to participate in the recall. The Newborn Loungers were recalled in September 2021 due to the risk that infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow.
The Newborn Loungers have not been legal for sale since they were recalled, but since then, CPSC and Boppy have sent numerous requests to Facebook Marketplace and other online marketplaces to remove the recalled products that continue to appear for sale on their sites. It is unlawful to offer for sale a CPSC recalled product on an online marketplace or to sell or donate a recalled product in any other manner.
Shortly after the September 2021 recall, two additional infants died in Newborn Loungers that were part of an unsafe sleep environment. One death occurred in October 2021. In the incident, an infant was reportedly placed on the lounger for sleep and then rolled underneath a nearby adult pillow. The cause of death was positional asphyxia. In November 2021, an infant was placed on a Newborn Lounger in an adult bed with a parent and soft bedding and was later found deceased on the lounger. The cause of death was undetermined.
CPSC and Boppy urge consumers to stop using the recalled Newborn Loungers and participate in the recall. Consumers can contact The Boppy Company for instructions on how to dispose of the product and get a refund. Contact The Boppy Company at 800-416-1355 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.boppy.com and click "Product Recalls" for more information.
CPSC continues to emphasize that the best place for a baby to sleep is on a firm, flat surface in a crib, bassinet, or play yard. Parents and caregivers should never add blankets, pillows, padded crib bumpers, or other items to an infant's sleeping environment. Babies should always be placed to sleep on their backs.
Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products for nearly 50 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
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ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Sky River Casino opened around midnight Tuesday as a surprise opening. The casino posted on social media and within half an hour 600 people started streaming through the doors.
The casino was originally set to open at the end of October but in July, they announced they were pushing for a September date and now they are open 24/7.
There were originally three sites to choose from, but the location won out for its close proximity to CA-99 and the blueprint for having a lot of traffic was already in place from the mall. Chris Gibase, president and chief operating officer of Sky River Casino, said if everything goes well this could potentially be the first phase of opening with much more to come.
“We have 2,000 slot machines, 80 table games and 17 bars and restaurants. But it’s on a 100-acre site so we can expect hotels, entertainment facility, spas pools, pretty much everything you would see in a Las Vegas strip casino you’re going to see here,” said Gibase.
Gibase said the reason the first opening is on a smaller scale without the amenities is that construction was during the pandemic.
They sized down to just the games and food. The casino estimates this will bring in about 2,000 jobs both full and part-time for residents.
The casino is also trying to keep its local ties. The president told ABC10 back in July that the goal is to source 75-80% of their product within 150 miles of the casino.
They have 65 local wines available and two of the restaurants are also locally owned in the region. Gibase said there was a lot of advance planning on this project so they were able to avoid supply chain issues.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") (NYSE American: GROY) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Val-d'Or Mining Corporation (TSXV: VZZ) ("Val-d'Or Mining") to sell and generate royalties on 12 prospective properties in Québec and Ontario (the "VZZ Agreement"). Under the VZZ Agreement, the Company will also retain a right of first refusal ("ROFR") on any royalty or similar interest sold by Val-d'Or Mining.
Gold Royalty has also entered into a strategic alliance with International Prospect Ventures Ltd. (TSXV: IZZ) ("International Prospect Ventures") providing the Company with a ROFR on any royalty or similar interest sold by International Prospect Ventures in Australia (the "IZZ Agreement"). The strategic alliance also includes a royalty referral arrangement which will provide Gold Royalty with the opportunity to acquire certain royalties identified by International Prospect Ventures in Australia.
- Gold Royalty will divest the mineral rights and interests to Val-d'Or Mining and retain a 0.5% to 1.0% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the following properties located in Québec and Ontario: Bogside, Bogside NW, Cheechoo B East, Island 27, Matachewan, Munro, North Contact, Recession Larder, Riverside, Sharks, Smokehead and Titanic (together the "Exploration Portfolio").
- Gold Royalty will assign to Val-d'Or Mining all rights, title, obligations and interests under the option agreement between a subsidiary of Gold Royalty and Eldorado Gold (Québec) Inc. ("Eldorado") dated October 8, 2021. Gold Royalty will divest the mineral rights and interests to Val-d'Or Mining and, subject to certain closing conditions, including but not limited to consent of the assignment from Eldorado, will retain rights to a 1.5% NSR royalty on all properties subject to joint venture agreements consisting of the Claw Lake, Cook Lake and Murdoch Creek properties in Ontario and the Perestroika Prospect in Québec (together the "JV Exploration Portfolio").
- Gold Royalty will retain a ROFR on any royalty or similar interest that Val D'Or Mining intends to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of. The ROFR is subject to Gold Royalty and its affiliates holding at least 10% of the outstanding common shares of Val-d'Or Mining. Gold Royalty currently owns 35% of the outstanding common shares of Val-d'Or Mining.
- The transactions contemplated by the VZZ Agreement are subject to customary closing conditions.
Gold Royalty has also entered into a strategic alliance with International Prospect Ventures providing the Company with a ROFR on any royalty or similar interest sold by International Prospect Ventures in Australia. The strategic alliance also includes a royalty referral arrangement which will provide Gold Royalty with the opportunity to acquire certain royalties identified by International Prospect Ventures in Australia in consideration for which the International Prospect Ventures will retain an interest in the underlying royalty on a carried-basis. The strategic alliance, including the royalty referral arrangement and ROFR, are subject to to Gold Royalty and its affiliates holding at least 10% of the outstanding common shares of International Prospect Ventures. Gold Royalty currently owns 11% of the outstanding common shares of International Prospect Ventures.
Gold Royalty Corp. is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to invest in high-quality, sustainable, and responsible mining operations to build a diversified portfolio of precious metals royalty and streaming interests that generate superior long-term returns for our shareholders. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of net smelter return royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements"), including but not limited to statements regarding expectations regarding the completion of the transactions disclosed herein and the expected benefits thereof. Such statements can be generally identified by the use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "plans", "anticipate" or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors, including assumptions of management regarding the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions to the completion of the transaction disclosed herein. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, among others, the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions to the transaction, any inability of the Company to realize the expected benefits of the transaction disclosed herein and other factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2021 and its other publicly filed documents under its profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Notorious French serial killer freed from Nepal prison
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for the murders of American and Canadian backpackers.
Sobhraj was driven out of Central Jail in Kathmandu in a heavily guarded police convoy to the Department of Immigration, where he will wait for his travel documents to be prepared.
The country’s Supreme Court had ordered that Sobhraj, who was sentenced to life in prison in Nepal, be released because of poor health, good behavior and having already served most of his sentence. Life sentences in Nepal are 20 years.
The order also said he had to leave the country within 15 days.
Sobhraj’s attorney Gopal Siwakoti Chitan told reporters that the request for the travel documents must be made by the immigration department to the French embassy in Nepal, which could take some time. Offices are closed over the weekend for the Christmas holiday.
The court document said he had already served more than 75% of his sentence, making him eligible for release, and he has heart disease.
The Frenchman has in the past admitted to killing several Western tourists and he is believed to have killed at least 20 people in Afghanistan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Nepal, Iran and Hong Kong during the 1970s. However, his 2004 conviction in Nepal was the first time he was found guilty in court.
Sobhraj was held for two decades in New Delhi’s maximum-security Tihar prison on suspicion of theft but was deported without charge to France in 1997. He resurfaced in September 2003 in Kathmandu.
His nickname, The Serpent, stems from his reputation as a disguise and escape artist.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. Lee Zeldin, GOP candidate for New York governor, attacked by man with knife at event but uninjured, campaign says.
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NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ten years ago, 20 first graders and six educators were killed in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Jackie Hegarty was only 7 years old when the trajectory of her life, and those of her classmates, changed forever. She was a second-grade student at the school.
“It just so happened the first hallway that the gunman had chosen was mine,” Hegarty said. “It was just a matter of what side that he chose. He chose the other side. I was in the first classroom on the (opposite) side.”
Twenty of her fellow students and six educators were killed on Dec. 14, 2012.
“It’s really hard to process that, and I’m still processing that 10 years later,” Hegarty said. “No one deserves to see the things I saw when I walked out or to hear the things I heard.”
The unthinkable tragedy in a quiet Connecticut town prompted loud calls for action and reform. The unrelenting grief and shock many felt from this didn’t put an end to the violence.
Since Sandy Hook, there have been more than 1,000 school shootings across the United States.
Hegarty says the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were killed in May, hit close to home.
“I thought that it wouldn’t have to happen again,” Hegarty said. “People would learn this is something that shouldn’t be happening and make change.”
Hegarty is among those leading the charge for change. She is the president of the Junior Newtown Action Alliance.
“We’ve created an environment where you come before school, we can call senators, we can discuss legislation, we can plan events,” Hegarty said. “Just talk about ways we can fix gun violence.”
The Junior Newtown Action Alliance has been to Washington, D.C., many times and has attended rallies, including “March for Our Lives” this year. They also speak about their experience and connect with other survivors.
The growing number of students joining the group is a disheartening sign of just how widespread the problem has become.
“I’ve met so many amazing people from various communities that have been impacted by gun violence,” Hegarty said. “Hearing their perspective and knowing we are all coming from different experiences but we’re all working towards the same thing gives me a little bit of hope.”
“I think definitely with the progress we’re making lately with the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, banning ghost guns and especially that we’re one of the eight states out of 50 that have banned assault weapons, we’re still looking for federal assault weapons bans, but we’re making progress,” Hegarty said.
Junior Newtown Action Alliance can’t do this work alone. Hegarty is encouraging everyone to join the fight. She doesn’t want another child to walk in her shoes and carry the burden of tragedy that will follow her forever.
“Just don’t be intimidated by it because, at the end of the day, we’re all going to make a difference,” Hegarty said. “I think the more people we have, the bigger the impact.”
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say two people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting in north Philadelphia early on Labor Day during a violent holiday weekend that has seen seven other homicides and a number of other shootings and stabbings.
Police said officers responding to scene shortly before 1 a.m. Monday found two victims on the street. One, a 33-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene minutes later. A 19-year-old man taken to a hospital in a private vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds was pronounced dead shortly before 5:30 a.m. Monday. A 23-year-old man and a 55-year-old man were in critical condition and a man and a teenager were listed as stable..
About an hour after the shooting, a 50-year-old man was shot and killed on a west Philadelphia street, and on Monday afternoon a 21-year-old man was shot and killed on a north Philadelphia street, police said. Two other men were shot and wounded in northeast Philadelphia.
Shootings also claimed the lives of two men killed early Saturday in southwest Philadelphia, a 45-year-old man shot to death in north Philadelphia shortly after dawn Saturday, a 35-year-old man killed early Sunday in northeast Philadelphia, and a 19-year-old man killed Sunday afternoon at a gas station parking lot in west Philadelphia.
Authorities said almost two dozen other people were wounded in other shootings and stabbings around the city.
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The ball off Adley Rutschman’s bat rattled its way into the right field corner, allowing the catcher to cruise into second base with a double. That was as close as the Orioles would get to crossing home plate Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
The 24-year-old rookie became the first Baltimore hitter to reach scoring position, and it took until the seventh inning to do so. He would be the last, too. The Orioles managed just three hits to accompany Rutschman’s seventh double of the season, a flat effort against another losing ballclub that halts the momentum from a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Right-hander Erick Fedde got away with several mistake pitches en route to his 3-0 win, weaving his way past the 26 pitches the Orioles fouled off him to post six scoreless innings. Baltimore (30-39), meanwhile, failed to back up right-hander Jordan Lyles in his best start in a month.
“Hopefully I’ll be able to build on the last start or two,” Lyles said, “and for us tomorrow to pick up the bats and try to split this series.”
So Rutschman was left at second base in the seventh inning, the lone offensive threat the Orioles produced. It wasn’t much. And it left them with a worse record against sub-.500 opponents this year than against winning teams.
“Tonight, collectively, we just didn’t do a whole lot offensively,” manager Brandon Hyde said.
Lyles buckles down
The Nationals (25-46) had ample opportunities to jump on Lyles early — a practice Washington manager Dave Martinez hoped to exploit, wanting to avoid Baltimore’s bullpen. But Lyles tight roped out of danger in the first and second innings, even after allowing doubles to three of the first six batters he faced.
A first-pitch fastball grooved down the middle to César Hernández soon turned into a leadoff double to the right field fence, and Nelson Cruz did what he’s done so frequently to the Orioles since he turned down their qualifying offer in 2014 to elect free agency — drive the baseball. Cruz hit an RBI double off Lyles, giving the Nationals all the run support they needed.
The 41-year-old slugger entered Tuesday with a 1.120 OPS against the Orioles since 2015, the second highest by a player with at least 150 plate appearances against them in that frame behind only Boston Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez, according to Baseball Reference.
And mere hours after Hyde commended his defense for making the routine plays at a higher clip than in previous years, an error from second baseman Rougned Odor helped bring home another run. Odor opened his hips to fire to shortstop Jorge Mateo at second to begin a potential inning-ending double play, but his wide throw resulted in Mateo’s foot leaving the bag. A run scored and the bases remained loaded.
After that, though, Lyles buckled down. He retired 15 of the last 18 batters he faced, completing six innings for the first time since May 23. Lyles missed his scheduled start Sunday with a stomach virus, but he said he said he “felt good enough to go out there and pitch, and came away with a quality start.”
After a shaky first two innings, Lyles allowed two runs on five hits in 6 1/3 with three walks and four strikeouts.
“A couple bad pitches here and there, but I felt like we did a good job staying in the game,” Lyles said. “Second inning, bases loaded. One of those situations could’ve got out of hand.”
The five starts between May 23 and Tuesday had been part of a skid in which he allowed a combined 20 earned runs in 26 1/3 innings, but Lyles built off his outing in Toronto. During that start, he felt his sinker command improved and coupled well with his slider.
On Tuesday, however, Lyles didn’t force as many swings-and-misses as he did against the Blue Jays, when he drew seven whiffs on his slider alone and 14 overall. The 31-year-old managed seven Tuesday, and his spin rate was markedly lower on four of his five offerings, according to Statcast. Lyles said his changeup was the lone breaking pitch that he “felt I could get back into counts with.”
But it was a return to something closer to what Lyles coins himself as — the innings eater capable of being a steady presence every fifth day.
As the only veteran presence in the starting rotation, right-hander Tyler Wells often jokes that Lyles is the dad of the group. So on Father’s Day, Wells brought Lyles a shirt with Lyles’ face on it that read: “Best dad ever.”
Lyles wasn’t there to “laugh with them,” with the stomach virus pushing his start back two days. But he pitched once again like the veteran in the group, finding his way after a tricky month. The lack of offense, however, left him with a loss.
Around the horn
>> Infielder Ramón Urías’ recovery from a left oblique strain remains slow, although Hyde said he hopes Urías can swing a bat in the coming days.
>> First baseman Trey Mancini’s right hand is still sore, but the swelling has reduced, allowing him to be in the lineup Tuesday as the designated hitter. The swelling was still present on the inside of his hand, around the pinky and ring finger. Extra padding on his bat helped to prevent much pain.
>> Ravens rookie safety Kyle Hamilton, the No. 14 overall pick in the NFL draft, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to fellow Notre Dame product Mancini. A contingent of Ravens and Washington Commanders rookies also watched the game from a suite in left field.
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Westbound I-10 reopens after semi-truck hauling produce rolls over in Buckeye
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 8:29 PM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago
BUCKEYE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Part of Interstate 10 in the West Valley was closed because a semi-truck rolled over, creating quite the mess on Tuesday night. It happened just before State Route 85 in Buckeye just after 7 p.m. It’s unclear why the truck rolled over, but the Arizona Department of Public Safety said the tractor-trailer went across the westbound lanes. No cars were involved.
The semi-truck was hauling a large amount of produce. No one was seriously hurt. DPS reopened the westbound lanes just before 8:30 p.m.
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The Social Science Research Council is providing USD 7.2 million to 12 teams advancing ambitious, applied social and behavioral science to combat the growing global threat posed by low Covid-19 vaccination rates and public health mis- and disinformation
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) announced it will provide an initial USD 7.2 million in direct research funds to 12 teams working in 17 countries in order to better understand how health mis- and disinformation spreads, how to combat it, and how to build stronger information systems, while increasing Covid-19 vaccination rates. Through the Mercury Project—enabled by The Rockefeller Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation with a total of USD 10.25 million so far—the SSRC is supporting a first cohort of social and behavioral scientists from around the world to generate much-needed new research on locally tailored solutions in Bolivia, Brazil, Côte D'Ivoire, Ghana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, United States, and Zimbabwe.
Following the characterization of inaccurate health information by the U.S. Surgeon General as an "urgent threat," and by the World Health Organization as an "infodemic," the SSRC issued a call for proposals to counter the growing global threats posed by public health mis- and disinformation and low Covid-19 vaccination rates, and received nearly 200 submissions from around the world.
"With Covid-19 prevalent and rapidly evolving everywhere, there is a pressing need to identify interventions with the potential to increase vaccination take-up. Vaccines are only effective if they become vaccinations; vaccines are a scientific marvel but their potential is unfulfilled if they are left on the shelf," said Anna Harvey, President of SSRC. "The large volume of high-quality proposals submitted to the Mercury Project underscores just how eager the social and behavioral science community is to evaluate interventions to increase vaccination demand and build healthier information environments."
Researchers in the Mercury Project's first cohort are affiliated with research institutions and implementing partners around the world:
- Canada: University of Regina
- Côte d'Ivoire: Centre for Research and Action for Peace
- England: The London School of Economics, London School of Health and Tropical Medicine, the University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, and University of Warwick
- France: Aix-Marseille School of Economics
- Ghana: Ghana Health Service, Innovations for Poverty Action, University of Health and Allied Sciences
- Haiti: Zanmi Lasante (Partners in Health)
- Kenya: Partnership for African Social and Governance Research
- India: Centre for Policy Research
- Malawi: Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (Partners in Health)
- Mexico: Center for Research and Teaching in Economics, Institute Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, and Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
- Sierra Leone: Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Ram Labs, Unicef
- Spain: University Carlos III
- Rwanda: Inshuti Mu Buzima (Partners in Health)
- Tanzania: Economic and Social Research Foundation, National Institute of Medical Research, University of Dar es Salaam
- United States: Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Duke, Harvard and Harvard Medical School, MIT, New York University, Rutgers, St. Augustine University, Stanford, UC Berkeley, University of Southern California, the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Michigan, Vanderbilt, and Yale
"This initial cohort's ideas exemplify the creativity and vision behind the Mercury Project," said Dr. Bruce Gellin, Chief of Global Public Health Strategy at The Rockefeller Foundation. "They go far beyond quick fixes, with the goal of identifying robust, cost-effective, and meaningful solutions that can be widely adopted and scaled. We hope that more, better, and science-based knowledge about what we need to do will lead to increased uptake of reliable information—and serve as a powerful counter to the effects of misinformation and disinformation on vaccine demand."
Funded projects will provide evidence about what works–and doesn't–in specific places and for specific groups to increase Covid-19 vaccination take-up, including what is feasible on the ground and has the potential to be cost-effective at scale. Each of the 12 teams will have access to findings from the other teams while exploring interventions including, but not limited to:
- Conducting literacy training for secondary school students in partnership with local authorities to help students identify Covid-19 vaccine misinformation;
- Equipping trusted messengers with communication strategies to increase Covid-19 vaccination demand;
- Using social networks to share tailored, community-developed messaging to increase Covid-19 vaccination demand.
The complete list of grantees, and descriptions of each project, are at https://www.ssrc.org/mercury-project-grantees.
"The viral, vaccine, and information environments are all rapidly evolving–but that doesn't mean it is impossible to make progress towards more effective and equitable responses," said Heather Lanthorn, Program Director at the Mercury Project. "By funding projects on the ground around the world, this work will help us understand what works where, and why, and identify new ways to harness the power of connection and communication to advance public health goals."
The three-year Mercury Project, which launched in November 2021 with USD 7.5 million in seed funding from The Rockefeller Foundation and additional support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, applies the principles of large-scale, team-based science to the problem of vaccination demand. SSRC carefully selected interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, and international teams—with over 80 participating researchers—to create a network that can work in coordination to tackle the global problems of Covid-19 vaccine misinformation and low vaccination take-up.
Regular convenings, both virtual and in-person, will ensure that grantee research projects are both informed by and inform health and technology decision-makers around the world. The first convening will occur in late August at The Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center in Italy, where thousands of scientists, policymakers, authors, and artists have turned innovative ideas into action since 1959. Grantee teams will share their research designs with each other and with global health policy leaders, and will build a shared research framework to guide evaluations of interventions to increase Covid-19 vaccination demand and create healthier information environments. A second cohort of research teams will receive funding from the National Science Foundation.
More information about the Mercury Project can be found on the Social Science Research Council website.
About the Social Science Research Council
The Social Science Research Council, an independent and international nonprofit, mobilizes necessary knowledge for the public good by supporting social and behavioral science worldwide, generating new research across disciplines and linking researchers with decision-makers. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at ssrc.org and follow us on Twitter @ssrc_org and LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/social-science-research-council.
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The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation to enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We work to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal. Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to healthy and nutritious food. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @RockefellerFdn.
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Marines reunite with beloved dogs they rescued overseas
SURF CITY, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – Military members are known to be heroes, but three Marines from southeastern North Carolina have a heroic tale of a different kind after saving a dog and her puppies.
“Seeing them for the first time again is definitely a heartwarming thing,” Sgt. Joshua Echevarria said. “I don’t know if he fully recognizes me or remembers me, but I definitely remember him.”
A reunion of the Marines and the dogs was nearly a year in the making after U.S. Marines Sgt. Colin Bettner, Cpt. Britta Vivaldi and Echevarria found a pregnant, malnourished dog while deployed in southeast Asia.
“She was pretty much being starved and on death row,” Vivaldi said. “One of the Marines broke her out of the box in which she was being starved in and brought her over to our camp.”
They nursed her back to health and helped her give birth to three puppies.
The Marines named the mother Cardi and the puppies Cindy, Hector, and Ivar. Quickly, the pups became part of the Marines’ pack.
The group of Marines couldn’t bear to leave the pups behind, so Paws of War stepped in to help.
Paws of War is a nonprofit organization that honors and supports veterans and active military members.
“They were very serious about helping us out,” Echevarria said. “I’m very thankful for them because without them, these dogs would still be suffering over there.”
After a lengthy process, the dogs were finally reunited with the Marines in southeastern North Carolina.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) ("Horizon") (the "Company"), a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries, announced today that it plans to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, after the close of market trading.
The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The conference call will feature remarks by Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gerald A. Michaud, President, and Daniel R. Trolio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. To participate in the call, please dial (877) 407-9716 (domestic) or (201) 493-6779 (international). The conference ID is 13732838. Please dial into the call at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.
The conference call will also be available via a live listen-only webcast on the Company's website, www.horizontechfinance.com. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download any necessary software that may be needed to listen to the Internet broadcast.
An online archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 30 days following the call.
About Horizon Technology Finance
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: HRZN) is a leading specialty finance company that provides capital in the form of secured loans to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and sustainability industries. The investment objective of Horizon is to maximize its investment portfolio's return by generating current income from the debt investments it makes and capital appreciation from the warrants it receives when making such debt investments. Horizon is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, with a regional office in Pleasanton, California, and investment professionals located in Austin, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Reston, Virginia and Portland, Maine. To learn more, please visit horizontechfinance.com.
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Scroll below for 11 scrumptiously comfy, cozy home finds to make your space feel even more like home. You'll never want to leave!
Bedsure Fleece Blanket Throw Blanket - Light Grey Lightweight Blankets for Sofa, Couch, Bed, Camping, Travel - Super Soft Cozy Microfiber Blanket
With over 105,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, you need this super soft blanket for cozy movie nights this fall. It comes in 28 colors and five different sizes, so you can find the perfect style to fit your home's aesthetic. It looks so luxurious, but it's just $17.
WACOMECO Decorative Throw Pillow Covers - Soft Sherpa Checkerboard Cushion Covers Faux Fur Pillow Cases
To add a cozy pop of color and pattern to your space, these sherpa pillow covers are perfect. They come in nine colors, and you can pair them with these throw pillow inserts for your fall home decor.
MIULEE Pack of 2 Ultra Soft Faux Fur Throw Pillow Covers Solid Fluffy Square Cushion Cases Pillowcases Sherpa Winter Home Decorative for Sofa Bedroom Living Room
And for more neutral pillow covers, this sherpa set is super cozy and comes in nine solid colors.
Dearfoams Women's Fireside Sydney Shearling Indoor/Outdoor Water Resistant Scuff Slipper
These cozy slippers look just like the popular Ugg style, and they come in 15 colors.
ANVARUG 3x5 Feet Small Area Rug, Upgrade Anti-Skid Durable Rectangular Cozy Rug, High Pile Shag Carpet Rugs for Indoor Home Decorative, Tie-Dyed Light Grey
Instantly make your space more cozy with a fluffy rug. For just $25, this can transform your space.
Amazon Basics 500-Watt Ceramic Small Space Personal Mini Heater - White
For colder days ahead, this mini space heater will be a lifesaver.
Sweet Water Decor Pumpkin Spice Candle | Autumn, Vanilla, and Buttercream, Fall Scented Soy Candles for Home
You can't go wrong with a yummy pumpkin spice candle for fall. This one has a 40+ hour burn time for long, cozy fall and winter nights. It looks chic and expensive, but it's just $20 now.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Reed Diffuser Set
If a diffuser is more your vibe, this one will look so chic in your space, and you get to choose between pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin bakery, and leaves & autumn scents. Scrumptious!
Yaheetech Accent Barrel Chair, Faux Fur Club Chair, Furry Sherpa Elegant and Cozy Chair, Soft Padded Arm Chair, Suitable for Living Room Bedroom Reception Room Offic, Ivory
Invest in a statement chair that's cozy and on-trend. You'll love to lounge in this soft chair.
Amazon Basics Ultra-Soft Micromink Sherpa Blanket - Full or Queen, Charcoal
This cozy blanket looks similar to the Ugg blankets, but it's just $33. With over 14,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, you'll love to stay warm and cozy under this blanket all fall long.
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NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV today revealed Jennifer Coolidge will be honored with the "Comedic Genius" Award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards LIVE on Sunday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT.
Coolidge becomes the sixth recipient of the highly coveted award, which honors actors who have made incomparable contributions to the world of comedy, providing a major influence through their work and transforming the genre at-large. Last year, Jack Black joined the impressive roster of past comedic award recipients including Sacha Baron Cohen (2021), Melissa McCarthy (2016), Kevin Hart (2015), and Will Ferrell (2013).
Jennifer Coolidge has been a Hollywood mainstay ever since playing "Stifler's mom" in the 1999 comedy classic American Pie. Coolidge recently garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of the wealthy, unstable, and oblivious fan favorite character "Tanya McQuoid" in HBO's The White Lotus. Her portrayal earned her a 2022 Emmy Award as well as a Golden Globe Award, two Critics Choice Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Coolidge also recently starred in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series The Watcher opposite Naomi Watts, in Amazon Prime Video's romantic comedy Shotgun Wedding opposite Jennifer Lopez and Netflix's family adventure We Have a Ghost opposite David Harbour. Beloved for her role as "Paulette" in the iconic Legally Blonde franchise opposite Reese Witherspoon, and well-known for her frequent collaborations with director Christopher Guest in films such as Best In Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003) and For Your Consideration (2006), the actress and comedienne has also made scene-stealing appearances in A Cinderella Story opposite Hilary Duff, and Promising Young Woman opposite Carey Mulligan.
Sponsors of the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards include Cheetos® and SONIC®.
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Spread the love of baseball.
That’s what Mariano Rivera wants to do. The former New York Yankee has big plans to expand the sport and create worldwide talent and interest.
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Rivera, who is the co-president of the United International Baseball League, grew up in Panema. He has plans to create a path to baseball for young athletes in more countries. He is pitching the implementation of a professional baseball league in India, Pakistan and the Middle East.
He told the Daily News:
“Coming up from Panama, not having much, but just having an opportunity to play the game that I love, is what motivated me to do the same for those in Pakistan, India, the Middle East, who don’t have a lot,
We have to create the opportunity for them to become the next superstar. Doing that, it’s fascinating, because you don’t know what you’re going to face. ... How many Mariano Riveras are you going to find there?”
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Rivera played for the Yankees from 1995 until his retirement in 2013. He spoke no English when he came over to the United States to play in the Yankees farm system. Now, he wants to work on finding other young international talent.
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CHICAGO, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Which YouTube videos can you trust talking about penile augmentation? Has the average size of a penis increased? Are there meaningful differences in drug choice for men with coronary artery disease and erectile dysfunction?
Researchers will be presenting these sexual health study findings at the 118th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association. Petar Bajic, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, will moderate a virtual press session featuring the following four abstracts.
Federico Belladelli, MD, from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, characterized the trend of penile length over time. "Worldwide temporal trends in penile length: a systematic review and meta-analysis."
Nicolas Seranio, MD, from Stanford Health Care, investigated the quality and reliability of YouTube videos on the topic of penile augmentation. "Size Matters: Characterizing penile augmentation content from 100 YouTube videos."
Albert Ha, MD, from Columbia University, demonstrated that tadalafil, with its high affinity to PDE5 receptors compared with sildenafil, may provide greater clinical benefits in reducing major adverse cardiac events. "Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor Use and Progression to Heart Failure in Men with Coronary Artery Disease and Erectile Dysfunction."
Antonio Luigi Pastore, MD, from Sapienza University of Rome, studied the long-term follow-up outcomes of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) rehabilitation in males suffering from lifelong premature ejaculation (LPE). "Long term follow-up outcomes of pelvic floor rehabilitation in subjects suffering from lifelong premature ejaculation: retrospective multicentre study."
"A number of exciting new studies in the area of Sexual Health are being presented at AUA2023. Highlights include a study showing commonly prescribed erectile dysfunction treatments reduce life-threatening cardiovascular diseases, and another study utilizing physical therapy to treat premature ejaculation," said Dr. Bajic. "Online educational content for penile enhancement and ejaculation are shown to promote non-evidence-based techniques and concepts, raising alarms on the dissemination of medical misinformation."
NOTE TO REPORTERS: Presenting authors and moderators are available to discuss their findings. To arrange an interview with an expert, please contact the AUA Communications Team at Communications@AUAnet.org.
About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology and has nearly 24,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.
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- Gave an acceptance speech on 'Ice Hockey and Life' at the induction ceremony in Tampere -
SEOUL, South Korea, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halla Group Chairman Chung Mong-won attended the ceremony hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as a member of the IIHF Hall of Fame inductees. The induction ceremony, which had been postponed from May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, took place in Tampere, Finland on May 29.
Chairman Chung was honored in the category of 'Builder' in February 2020. The Builder award is presented to figures who significantly contributed to the development of ice hockey as a leader and administrator. Chairman Chung was a pioneer in developing ice hockey, contributed to the growth of the sport's popularity around the world as well as, notably, in Asia.
Chairman Chung, the fifth Asian inductee, founded Korea's first male hockey team Mando Winia (now Anyang Halla) in 1994 and led the advancement of Korean ice hockey for 26 years, worked with players enhancing 'Asia League' to international level. IIHF highly recognized his uncompromising will and efforts, honored him as IIHF Hall of Fame in 2020. In Asia, Chairman Chung Mong-won was inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame following Yoshiaki Tsutsumi (Japan), Tsutomu Kawabuchi (Japan), Shoichi Tomita (Japan), and Boris Alexandrov (Kazakhstan). Chairman Chung is the first Korean to get the honor. He particularly contributed to world peace by forming a unified North and South Korean women's Olympics team, as well as developing diplomatic relations and appointed as Korean honorary consulate of Slovenia.
In this ceremony, Mathias Seger (Switzerland), Mark Streit (Switzerland), and Kimmo Timonen (Finland) were inducted into the "Player" category, while Ron Berteling (Netherlands) received the Bibi Torriani Award that recognizes players from non-top hockey nations, and Zoltan Kovacs (Hungary) received the Paul Loicq Award for outstanding contributions to international ice hockey.
Meanwhile, Chairman Chung's acceptance speech on "Ice Hockey and Life" was greeted with standing ovation by ice hockey officials from around the world.
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AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Amherst Police are searching for a missing endangered male who they believe may be suffering from a mental crisis and is in need of medical attention.
19-year-old Aidan Supples was last seen sometime before 6 a.m. Tuesday at his family home on Pin Oak Drive in Amherst.
He is 6 feet tall, weighs 130 pounds with a slim build, long blonde hair and hazel eyes. It is not known what he is wearing. Police say he may be riding a black mountain bike.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Amherst PD at 716-689-1311 or 911.
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WASHINGTON — Divided government is on the verge of returning to Washington, and it’s likely to mean one thing: a healthy dose of chaos.
Although midterm election results are still being tabulated, Republicans are poised to at least capture control of the House, albeit narrowly. That would give them a power center from which to challenge President Biden and the Democrats, with the likelihood of a slew of investigations and protracted fights over essential legislation, all as both parties position themselves for the 2024 election in the current hyper-partisan environment.
“Funding the government and raising the debt limit are going to be very rocky,” predicted Brendan Buck, a former top communications aide to Republican House speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, citing two must-pass items that are perennial points of conflict between the parties. “High likelihood of government shutdowns and probably significant trouble raising the debt limit.”
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If the House flips, control of the Senate will matter in terms of who has the better leverage in Washington’s legislative triangulation. Should the Senate stay under Democratic control, Biden would have two of three seats at the table in negotiations and the ability to set the agenda in one chamber of Congress. But if Republicans also were to win the Senate, Biden’s muscle would shrink and Republicans would control the entire legislative process.
Still, the president’s party losing just one chamber is enough to dramatically change how Washington functions — or doesn’t. And with a Republican House majority likely to be slim, and a fractious collection of GOP lawmakers that includes brash conservatives pressuring leaders for a partisan wish list, must-pass bills are certain to trigger some messy fights.
Outside of those types of bills, there probably would be little actual lawmaking. Republicans could pass bills on their priorities to send messages to their supporters and force Democrats to take tough votes. But Biden will be waiting to veto them if they even make it through the Senate.
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The vast majority of Republican energy will instead go into using their oversight authorities on every committee in Congress to take the Biden administration to task and highlight their agenda, likely with a heavy emphasis on agencies such as the IRS and Department of Homeland Security. When Democrats took the House majority after the 2018 midterms, they launched multiple investigations of the Trump administration, as Republicans did of the Obama administration after flipping the House in 2010.
The intense congressional oversight could stymie the Biden administration’s ability to flex executive action, said Blake Androff, a communications strategist who worked for Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and in the Obama administration. As the Biden administration seeks to implement its major legislative successes such as the infrastructure law, constant congressional requests could slow them down, he noted.
“Republicans can use their oversight authorities to trip up the administration, because the thing they want to do is make sure they don’t give the administration any other wins in the next two years,” Androff said. “If you’re spending half of your time responding to oversight requests and spend your time up on the Hill testifying, it’s hard to implement bills.”
The balancing act for Republicans will be to avoid going too far, especially with a stated desire among many GOP lawmakers to investigate Biden’s troubled son Hunter, and some of the party’s firebrands even calling for impeachment quests.
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In a post-election press conference, Biden was quick to try to establish himself as the one willing to negotiate.
“I’m prepared to work with my Republican colleagues,” Biden said. “The American people have made clear, I think, that they expect Republicans to be prepared to work with me as well.”
Asked about the prospect of investigations, Biden laughed it off.
“Lots of luck in your senior year, as my coach used to say,” Biden joked. “I think the American people will look at all of that for what it is. It’s almost comedy. . . All I can do is try to make life better for the American people.”
Republicans, meanwhile, say the public has made clear it wants them to serve as a check on the Biden presidency.
“The solace for Republican voters is we now finally have speed bumps,” said Sam Geduldig, a top GOP lobbyist.
Although House Republicans would have a thin majority, he noted that the likely new speaker, Kevin McCarthy of California, will control what legislation gets a vote, “and that means no more reckless spending and policies from the Biden administration”
Geduldig acknowledges the process won’t always be smooth, including possibly some government shutdowns as Republicans push for spending cuts and policy positions that Democrats will reject.
“We’re going to touch the third rail a couple of times,” Geduldig said.
But there’s risk in forcing a government shutdown. Republicans have forced them in the past, including in 1995 and 1996 after winning control of Congress, 2013, and in 2018, all of which ended up boosting Democrats.
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The coming storm raises the stakes for a lame duck session of Congress starting next week under continued Democratic control. Government funding under a short-term deal struck before the election runs out in mid-December, while the nation will hit its debt limit next year.
“The right answer to that is to lift the debt ceiling during the lame duck, so we can guarantee there’s no hostage-taking,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
If Democratic and Republican leaders can reach a longer-term deal on government funding and raise the debt limit this year, they would clear the deck for the incoming Congress arriving in January and push off any brinkmanship until late 2023. Such a deal will come down to the Senate, where a handful of the more bipartisan Republicans are retiring and will be replaced by more firebrand conservatives.
McCarthy, the current House Republican leader, will face another test in the coming weeks as he works to secure the votes needed to become speaker.
If the Republican majority ends up being fewer than 10 seats, which is a distinct possibility, a handful of members could withhold their support in exchange for demands. The hard-line conservative Freedom Caucus already has begun positioning itself to do that. Few expect McCarthy to ultimately fall short. But the concessions the group extracts, such as restoring the ability of the House to remove the speaker at any time with a majority vote, could lead to more chaos by increasing their leverage over McCarthy to pursue an extreme agenda or face constant challenges to his leadership.
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“These jobs are ultimately impossible at the end of the day,” Buck said of being House speaker. “It’s like an hourglass, your time is always drifting away. It’s just how long can you keep the peace. . . . I don’t see him being dumped in six months like a lot of people suggest, but ultimately keeping all of these people happy is a completely impossible job.”
Democrats, meanwhile, will be content to let that trouble proceed.
Arizona Representative Ruben Gallego said his party would be smart to feature its young stars to deliver the Democratic message in the Republicans’ televised investigative hearings, and then just get out of the way.
“I don’t think we have to make trouble for Republicans. They’re going to do it for themselves. We just have to stick together,“ Gallego said. “Ever heard the saying ‘never catch a falling knife’? This is it.”
Jess Bidgood of the Globe staff contributed to this report.
Tal Kopan can be reached at tal.kopan@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @talkopan.
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Midyear evaluation of current market volatility, inflation, and lower expected returns do not warrant a change in
retirement savings strategies for most workers
BALTIMORE, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, today published a midyear research update to its 2022 U.S. Retirement Market Outlook evaluating the firm's retirement savings guidance in light of current market volatility and lower expected market returns.
Key Highlights:
- Current market volatility and lower expected returns do not warrant a change in the firm's suggested retirement saving strategies for most workers, and investors should resist the urge to react to market events in the short term.
- However, older workers, especially those close to retirement, will have less time to recoup lower returns and may need to make up that ground by increasing their savings.
- In general, 401(k) participants have been staying the course. During the first half of 2022, over 95% have not made any investment exchanges, and less than 1% of workers fully invested in target date funds made any investment changes.
The research paper was authored by Judith Ward, CFP®, Thought Leadership Director, and Sudipto Banerjee, Ph.D., Vice President, Retirement Thought Leadership.
"We continue to suggest that workers save at least 15%, including any employer contribution, of their annual salary for retirement," says Ward. "This is a rule of thumb. In practice, the suggested savings rate will vary from person to person, usually increasing for people with higher incomes. For those close to retirement but unable to meet their retirement savings benchmarks, they might consider delaying retirement for a year or two, taking part‑time work in retirement, or making spending adjustments."
The research update also evaluated T. Rowe Price's recordkeeping data to determine whether retirement savers actually changed course during the first half of the year.
"For most of the first half of 2022, average 401(k) contribution rates stayed relatively stable," says Banerjee. "More recently, however, the average contribution has trended slightly downward, suggesting workers may be reducing contributions to cope with inflation. If high inflation persists and the downward trend in 401(k) contribution rates is prolonged, it could become problematic because retirement savings might fall."
In response to these findings, Ward and Banerjee suggest that employers can help workers stay on the right path with saving for retirement through higher plan-level adoption of target date products, communicating risks to workers of trying to time the market, providing access to emergency savings vehicles, and providing access to retirement income tools, products and services. Ward and Banerjee also offer the following guidance to individual investors on how they can adapt to current market turmoil:
- Retirees review their spending expectations: Based on the firm's research, a conservative approach, based on a 4% initial withdrawal rate, could be part of a sustainable spending plan, even when retirement starts in times of significant market selloffs.
- Build up their cash reserves: Workers are advised to have an emergency fund that could cover three to six months of expenses. When heading into retirement, Ward and Banerjee suggest a cash buffer that could cover one to two years of spending.
- Maintain an appropriate asset allocation for long-term success: An appropriate allocation between stocks and bonds can provide current income and stability while also offering the growth potential necessary for a long retirement. Diversifying within each asset category is also important.
- Leverage educational programs and build a plan: T. Rowe Price suggests savers take advantage of financial wellness education and programs offered by their employer, or work with their financial professional to assess options and craft a plan that works best for their personal situation and stage of their retirement journey.
See the summary and supporting data for recommendations for individuals.
ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE
Founded in 1937, Baltimore-based T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), is a global investment management organization with $1.34 trillion in assets under management as of August 31, 2022. The organization provides a broad array of mutual funds, subadvisory services, and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries. The organization also offers a variety of sophisticated investment planning and guidance tools. T. Rowe Price's disciplined, risk-aware investment approach focuses on diversification, style consistency, and fundamental research. For more information, visit troweprice.com, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
T. ROWE PRICE, INVEST WITH CONFIDENCE, and the Bighorn Sheep design are, collectively and/or apart, trademarks or registered trademarks of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. in the United States, European Union, and other countries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The principal value of the Target Date Funds is not guaranteed at any time, including at or after the target date, which is the approximate year an investor plans to retire (assumed to be age 65) and likely stop making new investments in the fund. If an investor plans to retire significantly earlier or later than age 65, the funds may not be an appropriate investment even if the investor is retiring on or near the target date. The funds' allocations among a broad range of underlying T. Rowe Price stock and bond funds and derivatives will change over time. The funds emphasize potential capital appreciation during the early phases of retirement asset accumulation, balance the need for appreciation with the need for income as retirement approaches, and focus on supporting an income stream over a long‑term postretirement withdrawal horizon. The funds are not designed for a lump‑sum redemption at the target date and do not guarantee a particular level of income. The funds maintain a substantial allocation to equities both prior to and after the target date, which can result in greater volatility over shorter time horizons. Derivatives may be riskier or more volatile than other types of investments because they are generally more sensitive to changes in market or economic conditions.
All investments are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Fixed-income securities are subject to credit risk, liquidity risk, call risk, and interest-rate risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. International investments can be riskier than U.S. investments due to the adverse effects of currency exchange rates, differences in market structure and liquidity, as well as specific country, regional, and economic developments. Small-cap stocks have generally been more volatile in price than the large-cap stocks. The prices of sector focused funds tend to be more volatile than more diversified funds.
Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, visit troweprice.com. Read it carefully.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Diversification cannot assure a profit or protect against loss in
a declining market.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1231 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Aransas,
Nueces, San Patricio, southwestern Jim Wells, southwestern Refugio,
northern Kleberg and southeastern Bee Counties through 100 AM CDT...
At 1231 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bonnie View to near Ricardo. Movement was east
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Corpus Christi, Kingsville, Portland, Robstown, Rockport, Sinton,
Taft, Woodsboro, Driscoll, Corpus Christi International Airport,
Lamar, Ingleside, Aransas Pass, Bishop, Odem, Gregory, St. Paul,
Ingleside On The Bay, San Patricio and Bayside.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 37 between mile markers 1 and 30.
US Highway 281 between mile markers 682 and 694.
US Highway 181 between mile markers 610 and 648.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 630 and 700.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central Texas.
LAT...LON 2744 9823 2747 9823 2824 9760 2822 9681
2736 9751
TIME...MOT...LOC 0531Z 268DEG 48KT 2818 9730 2744 9791
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Kinney and
northwestern Maverick Counties through 115 AM CDT...
At 1233 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Standart to 26 miles west of
Quemado. Movement was east at 20 mph.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Shaylee Gonzales scored 25 points, Rori Harmon had a double-double and No. 20 Texas defeated Texas Tech 80-71 on Wednesday night.
The Longhorns (19-6, 10-2 Big 12 Conference) held the Lady Raiders (16-8, 4-7) to 39 points through three quarters. In winning their sixth straight they also added one quarter to their season total of 17 quarters holding an opponent to single digits and avenged a 68-64 loss at Texas Tech three weeks earlier.
DeYona Gaston scored 16 points and Harmon had 15 with 10 assists for Texas.
Bre'Amber Scott had 26 points, Bryn Gerlich 16 and Bailey Maupin 13 for Texas Tech.
For three quarters the game was about the Texas defense. The Longhorns held Texas Tech to 3-of-8 shooting and eight points in the first quarter, taking a 17-8 lead. It was 38-27 at the half and 55-39 after three quarters.
An 8-0 run early in the fourth quarter had Texas up 63-41 and the spread was still 20 with 6:19 to play.
The fourth quarter became a parade to the foul line. With 20 fouls called, 11 on Texas Tech, the teams combined to make 26 of 28 free throws, Texas making 15 of 16. The Longhorns' last 13 points came from the foul line in the last four minutes.
For the game there were 52 fouls, 27 on the Longhorns. Texas finished 25 of 32 at the line to 23 of 33 for the Lady Raiders.
The teams also combined for 36 turnovers, 19 by Texas Tech. Texas had a 36-23 rebounding advantage, 16-7 on the offensive end for a 23-8 difference in second chance points.
Texas is home against TCU on Saturday when Kansas visits Texas Tech.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students was arrested in eastern Pennsylvania, a law enforcement official said Friday.
Arrest paperwork filed in Monroe County Court said Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was being held for extradition to Idaho on a warrant for first degree murder.
A law enforcement official confirmed the arrest to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the official could not publicly discuss details of the investigation ahead of a formal announcement expected later Friday.
A Ph.D. student by the same name is listed in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, which is a short drive across the state line from the University of Idaho. Messages seeking more information were left for officials at WSU.
The Idaho students — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin — were stabbed to death at a rental home near campus sometime in the early morning hours of Nov. 13. The slayings initially mystified law enforcement, with investigators unable to name a suspect or locate a murder weapon for weeks.
But the case broke open after law enforcement asked the public for help finding a white sedan seen near the home around the time of the killings. The Moscow Police Department made the request Dec. 7, and by the next day had to direct tips to a special FBI call center because so many were coming in.
Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Mogen, 21, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Kernodle, 20, of Post Falls, Idaho; and Chapin, 20, of Mount Vernon, Washington, were members of the university's Greek system and close friends. Mogen, Goncalves and Kernodle lived in the three-story rental home with two other roommates. Kernodle and Chapin were dating and he was visiting the house that night.
Autopsies showed all four were likely asleep when they were attacked. Some had defensive wounds and each was stabbed multiple times. There was no sign of sexual assault, police said.
Police said Thursday the rental home would be cleared of "potential biohazards and other harmful substances" to collect evidence starting Friday morning. It was unclear how long the work would take, but a news release said the house would be returned to the property manager upon completion.
The stabbing deaths shook the small town of Moscow, Idaho, a farming community of about 25,000 people — including roughly 11,000 students — tucked in the rolling hills of the northern Idaho's Palouse region.
The case also enticed online sleuths who speculated about potential suspects and motives. In the early days of the investigation, police released relatively few details publicly.
Fears of a repeat attack prompted nearly half of the University of Idaho students to switch to online classes for the remainder of the semester, abandoning dorms and apartments in the normally bucolic town for the perceived safety of their hometowns. Safety concerns also had the university hiring an additional security firm to escort students across campus and the Idaho State Police sending troopers to help patrol the city's streets.
Monroe County is located in eastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains. The county seat, Stroudsburg, is about 100 miles north of Philadelphia.
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NEW YORK — The first big live awards show to air during the current screenwriters' strike has retreated to a pre-taped event as the MTV Movie & TV Awards tries to chart a celebratory course through a turbulent Hollywood.
The Sunday show already had lost its host, Drew Barrymore, who dropped out in solidarity with the writers and the show's red carpet was rolled up. The Writers Guild still promised to picket, meaning stars and presenters would have to walk past demonstrating writers to get into the venue. Late Saturday, MTV scrapped the live event entirely.
“We’re pivoting away from a live event that still enables us to produce a memorable night full of exclusive sneak peaks, irreverent categories our audience has come to expect, and countless moments that will both surprise and delight,” said Bruce Gillmer, an MTV executive producer, in a statement.
The best movie category pits “Avatar: The Way of Water,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Elvis,” “Nope,” “Scream VI,” “Smile” and “Top Gun: Maverick.”
The best TV shows nominated are: “Stranger Things,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” “Wednesday,” “Wolf Pack,” “Yellowstone” and “Yellowjackets.”
One things is already clear: Jennifer Coolidge is a winner. Coolidge — who is up for two competitive awards — is also going to receive the Comedic Genius Award.
Coolidge has shot to the A-list with winning turns in both seasons of “The White Lotus” after years of comedic work in such films as “Best in Show,” “Legally Blonde” and “American Pie.” She becomes the sixth person to get the award, which was last presented to Jack Black in 2022.
Coolidge is also up for two honors Sunday — most frightened performance for “Shotgun Wedding” and best comedic performance for “The White Lotus.”
In individual categories, best performance in a movie nominees are: Austin Butler, “Elvis;” Florence Pugh, “Don’t Worry Darling;” KeKe Palmer, “Nope;” Michael B. Jordan, “Creed III;” and Tom Cruise, “Top Gun: Maverick.”
And best performance in a TV show pits Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus;” Christina Ricci, “Yellowjackets;” Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday;” Riley Keough, “Daisy Jones & The Six;" Sadie Sink, “Stranger Things” and Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building.”
Other categories for the golden popcorn statuette include best hero, best villain, best comedic performance, best kiss, breakthrough performance, best fight, most frightened performance, best duo, best movie song, best competition series and best host. Two new categories this year are best reality on-screen team and best kick-ass cast.
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards will air Sunday on MTV with simulcasts on BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, CMT, Logo, MTV2, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, Pop, TV Land and VH1.
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Note: Seeking out info for Wordle (#314) from April 29, 2022? Click here.
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Looking for a hint on how to solve today’s Wordle puzzle? Look no further.
Some Wordle games are really tough, and people seek out hints. So we figured we would lend a hand on how to solve today’s Wordle.
Note: We will give away the answer at the end of this article, so if you don’t want any spoilers, avoid the final sentence of this story.
How to solve Wordle today on April 30
Hint No. 1: There is only one vowel in the puzzle. But it appears twice.
Hint No. 2: It’s something you learned about in science class.
Before we give away the answer to today’s puzzle, here’s some background on the online puzzle craze known as Wordle.
What is Wordle? How do you play?
Wordle is a free online word-guessing game where players have to guess the five-letter word in six tries or fewer.
Here’s how it works:
- If the letter from your guess does not match up to the target word, the letter will turn gray.
- If the letter from your guess is in the word but not in the right position, the letter will turn yellow.
- If the letter is in the word and it is in the right place, it will turn a bright shade of green.
You have six tries to solve the puzzle of the day, and based on anecdotal evidence on Twitter. It is fun, tough and addicting.
What are the best starter words in Wordle?
The best starter words in Wordle, according to multiple sources on the internet, are the following:
- ADIEU
- TEARS
- LARES
How did Wordle become so popular?
Everyone is only allowed to solve one puzzle per day, like a daily crossword or the Sudoku puzzle you would find in a newspaper or magazine.
Only difference is, the puzzle is online and at least thousands of people are guessing the same word every day in competition with each other.
The main reason it rose to popularity on social media is that people could easily share their puzzle results on social media platforms such as Twitter.
In fact, it became so popular that The New York Times bought the game for seven figures. However, according to The Times, the game will remain free for now for new and existing players.
How to play Wordle more than once per day
There is a way to play Wordle more than once per day if you want.
You can try out this Wordle puzzle randomizer, which gives you a new puzzle whenever you want.
The answer to today’s Wordle puzzle, April 30 (Wordle 315)
Still can’t figure out today’s Wordle puzzle?
The answer is: LARVA.
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Funding round led by Owl Ventures follows DeepHow's 3x year-over-year growth since launching its enterprise AI-powered knowledge-capture and learning platform
DETROIT, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepHow, the AI company that turns technical know-how into smart, how-to training videos, has closed $14M in Series A funding. Owl Ventures, a specialist in education technology investing, led the round, with participation from another new investor: LG Technology Ventures. Existing investors Sierra Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures, Osage Venture Partners, and Foothill Ventures also participated in this round.
DeepHow plans to invest in go-to-market initiatives to accelerate its business growth, and to ramp up its investments in product, engineering, and generative AI innovation. In response to customer demand, DeepHow has already fast-tracked development of powerful product enhancements that leverage the power of generative AI to accelerate SOP video creation, multimodal workflow generation, AI chat assistance, and strategic knowledge mapping.
"Today, manufacturers are under intense pressure to improve efficiency and reduce costs while meeting growing customer demands. At the heart of this transformation is Industry 4.0, which leverages advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and automation to achieve operational excellence," said Dr. Sam Zheng, CEO and co-founder of DeepHow. "Realizing the full potential of Industry 4.0 requires more than just technology investment, it also requires a strategic approach to capturing, sharing, and transferring knowledge across teams and departments. This oversubscribed Series A round underscores that our investors share our vision. It also demonstrates their confidence in our ability to build on our technical leadership and accelerate our go-to-market operations."
DeepHow's compelling value proposition for the manufacturing and service industries is fueled by the confluence of several industry trends that are driving demand for workers who can quickly assimilate technical skills. Among the forces that are shaping industry globally are the rapid evolution of advanced technology in use on the factory floor, the digitalization of manufacturing associated with Industry 4.0, the restructuring of global supply chains, and a paradigm shift in the way people prefer to learn.
"The need to capture the skills and know-how of senior, experienced workers—and then transfer that knowledge through engaging and efficient training during on-boarding and through reskilling initiatives has never been more important," said Ian Chiu, managing director at Owl Ventures. "Over 70+ global customers, the majority of them multinational enterprise companies, are leveraging DeepHow's AI-powered training platform to streamline the capture and transfer of technical skills and know-how — compressing project time by 10x, boosting worker performance by 25%, and dramatically reducing overall training and development costs. We're excited to be partnering with Sam, Patrik, and the entire DeepHow as they continue to scale and expand on their market leadership."
"At LG Technology Ventures, we are excited to support visionary founders who are leading the Industrial 4.0 era," said Anshul Agarwal, managing director of LG Tech Ventures. "Ever since we met Sam and Patrik, we were impressed by their obsession with customers and the design-led product that they have built. We look forward to partnering closely with the DeepHow team as they deploy their product to factories around the world."
"The growing skills gap and consequent loss of productivity in the manufacturing industry will cause a paradigm shift in technical training and I am thrilled to continue to support DeepHow on their mission to become the leading solution in this sector," said Ben Yu, managing partner at Sierra Ventures.
About LG Technology Ventures
LG Technology Ventures, established in 2018 in Silicon Valley, is the venture capital investment arm of the Korea-based LG Group. Its team consists of experienced investors, entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry domain experts. LG Technology Ventures manages over $480 million of fund assets and invests in early-stage startups in artificial intelligence, mobility, electrification, advanced materials, climate technologies, life-sciences, next generation display, XR, Web3, mobile, and 5G. They create value for LG portfolio companies by helping them develop strategic partnerships with LG Companies. For more information, please visit lgtechventures.com.
About Owl Ventures
Owl Ventures is the largest venture capital fund in the world focused on the EdTech market, with over $2 billion in assets under management. The Silicon Valley-based firm invests in the world's leading education technology companies across the education spectrum, encompassing PreK-12, higher education, future of work (career mobility/professional learning), and "EdTech+" (the intersection of EdTech and other major industries). Owl Ventures has deep domain expertise and leverages a global network of limited partners, investors, and strategic partners to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses into transformative category leading companies. Learn more at OwlVC.com. Owl's annual Education Outcomes Report can be viewed at OwlVC.com/outcomes.
About DeepHow
DeepHow was founded in 2018 by a team of ex-Siemens researchers and engineers who saw an unmet need to transfer knowledge in the skilled workforce market. They developed an AI-powered, video-centric knowledge-capture and learning platform that bridges the skills gap in the manufacturing, service, and construction industries. DeepHow streamlines the capture and transfer of technical skills and know-how — compressing project time by 10x, boosting worker performance by 25%, and dramatically reducing overall training and development costs. For more information, visit deephow.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Connor Sturgeon, a former star athlete at Floyd Central High School, had just shot about a half dozen of his Old National Bank colleagues with his legally purchased AR-15 when he sat in the lobby and waited behind reflective glass for the cops to come. One of the first to respond was 26-year-old Louisville PD Officer Nickolas Wilt, a rookie working just his fourth shift after being sworn in on April 4.
Wilt was ambushed, taking an AR-15 round to his brain.
“They have him sedated. We are keeping our fingers crossed. It’s just a wait and see,” LaGrange Fire Chief Jim Sitzler told CNN. Wilt is a volunteer firefighter with the department. “Hopefully, he will recover enough where he can go to rehab. (Nick) is going to have a long road ahead of him but he’s young.”
When Dr. Jason Smith of the University of Louisville Medical Center was asked on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” about the difference between a wound created by an AR-15 as opposed to a Glock 9 mm handgun, he responded, “There is simply no comparison. The energies and velocities of the bullets moving from a rifle are just devastating to the human body. That is what they were designed to do. The amount of energy impacting all the tissues, it just pulverizes the tissues, it liquefies organs, it destroys and pulverizes bones and muscles, it just leaves these horrific wounds that are almost unable to be treated because of how devastating they can be. Handguns simply don’t carry that kind of energy. It just makes treating those patients so much more difficult.”
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Dr. Smith and his colleagues in Louisville and across the nation now routinely see this type of American carnage. “The amount of gun violence and the escalation that’s happened over the 22-23 years since I have been out of medical school has just been unbelievable,” he said. “This was somewhat isolated and on a downturn in the 1990s and the uptick of what we’re seeing now is on a scale that has not been seen in this country, ever. That is what people need to understand. This is a public health crisis.”
“We have to begin the discussion; we have to have the dialogues because there is no simple answer any longer,” Smith said. “We have to be able to come up with complex solutions. I would simply ask you to do something because doing nothing, which is what we’ve been doing, is not working.”
This epidemic of gun violence that has brought a low-grade war into American society. The Gun Violence Archive reports there have been 147 mass shootings in the U.S. so far this year (involving four or more victims) following Monday’s rampage at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. There have been 73 kids under age 11 killed and 164 injured. There have been 409 teenagers killed and 986 wounded. There have been 16 police officers killed and 109 wounded.
As of April 12, the Gun Violence Archive reports there have been 11,757 gun deaths so far this year, including 5,025 homicides, and 6,732 suicides.
There have been 377 school shootings since the massacre at Columbine in 1999. Last year, there were 46 school shootings – more than any year since Columbine. A Pew Research Center analysis found that the number of children below the age of 18 who were killed by guns rose from 1,732 to 2,590 between 2019 and 2021 – a stunning increase of 50% in just two years.
A sizable share of American parents are worried about their kids getting shot. In a fall 2022 Pew Research Center survey, 22% of parents with children under 18 said they were extremely or very worried about any of their children getting shot at some point, while another 23% said they were somewhat worried.
These are siren symptoms of a sick society.
What can we do to stem this mayhem without violating the Second Amendment?
How about raising the gun purchasing age to 21 and preventing those who have a record of violent misdemeanors, alcohol abuse or domestic violence from purchasing? Or banning hollow-point bullets (the U.S. military prohibits them). Or reinstating the assault weapon ban? Or high-capacity magazines, which were never meant for civilian use? Or requiring steeper insurance premiums for guns, the way the industry does for flashy sports cars or homes with swimming pools?
And then there are the societal costs that are largely unexplored.
As Hoosier legislators complain about a spike in property tax bills, not yet appearing in the conversation is the array of expensive steps taken to “harden” our schools and add school resource officers, borne by taxpayers. We have no idea what the collective price tag is.
In past eras, if a 23-year-old bank employee was fired, he might go on a bender or end his own life. On Monday, Connor Sturgeon took his AR-15, killed five people and injured eight (including three police officers), all while live streaming his massacre on Instagram.
If these atrocities persist, if this low-grade war on Americans continues without a government response, there will be political ramifications. If not in the coming 2024 election cycle, then when the generation of kids who have endured “active shooter drills” in school begin voting and running for office.
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A global medical device industry expert with a focus on market creation and fast growth, Mr. Glick has led Itamar Medical, Inc. ("Itamar Medical") as CEO, building its medical device business for a decade until Itamar Medical's acquisition by Zoll Medical for $538 million
CAESAREA, Israel, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IceCure Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ICCM) (TASE: ICCM) ("IceCure" or the "Company"), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology, the ProSense® System, that destroys tumors by freezing as an alternative to surgical tumor removal ("ProSense"), today announced that Gilad Glick will serve as a strategic advisor to the Company, to guide its commercialization strategy up to execution. Mr. Glick will support the acceleration of IceCure's Go-to-Market operations for global adoption of ProSense® with a special focus on the U.S. and EU markets.
Mr. Glick commented, "As a minimally invasive system, ProSense® can significantly improve treatments of patients with cancerous tumors, including early-stage breast cancer and fibroadenomas while creating benefits and value for doctors and payors. By executing a well-defined commercialization strategy, IceCure has the potential to rapidly ramp revenues and advance the standard of care for many clinical indications including early-stage breast cancer. I'm pleased to work with the IceCure team to accelerate ProSense®'s market penetration."
"Gilad is one of the world's leading medical device commercialization strategists and we look forward to working closely with him. ProSense has tremendous potential across numerous medical indications in global markets, and we believe Gilad's expertise will add significant value to IceCure," stated IceCure CEO Eyal Shamir.
Mr. Glick was CEO of Itamar Medical from 2013 through 2022 when Itamar Medical was acquired by ZOLL Medical Corporation for $538 million. He is also a Board member with Beta Bionics Inc., an autonomous insulin solution and the President and founder of the MedTech Commercialization Institute. Previously, Mr. Glick held the position of VP Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Biosense Webster a Johnson & Johnson company.
About IceCure Medical
Israel-based IceCure Medical (NASDAQ: ICCM) (TASE: ICCM) develops and markets ProSense®, an advanced liquid-nitrogen-based cryoablation therapy for the treatment of tumors (benign and cancerous) by freezing, with the primary focus areas being breast, kidney, bone and lung cancer. Its minimally invasive technology is a safe and effective alternative to hospital surgical tumor removal that is easily performed in a relatively short procedure. The system is marketed and sold worldwide for the indications cleared to-date by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approved in Europe with the CE Mark.
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internet Society --which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year as a global nonprofit promoting the development and use of an open, globally connected, and secure Internet-- today announced that four new members have been seated on its Board of Trustees.
The results of the 2022 Board elections and appointments earlier this year are:
- Charles Mok is a visiting scholar at the Global Digital Policy Incubator of the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University. He also served two terms as an elected member of the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, representing the Information Technology (IT) sector.
- Sagarika Wickramasekera is currently an Assistant Network Manager at Sriplaee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Prior to this, she worked for the National Online Distance Education Service of the Ministry of Higher Education as Deputy Director - Systems where she actively participated in promoting distance education in Sri Lanka.
- Barry Leiba is the Director of Internet Standards at Futurewei Technologies. Prior to this he held various roles at IBM for almost 30 years.
- Victor Kuarsingh is currently Senior Director of Network Engineering and Delivery at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. He also co-chairs an IETF working group and serves on the IETF Ops Directorate.
In addition, the board reappointed Muhammad Shabbir to a one-year term to fill the seat left by the resignation of board member Mamounia Diop.
The Internet Society Board of Trustees is elected or appointed by Chapters, Organization Members, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the board. All four new trustees will serve three-year terms which commenced with the Internet Society board's 2022 Annual General Meeting held 18-19, June.
The current members of the Internet Society Board of Trustees are:
- Brian Haberman, principal staff research scientist at Johns Hopkins University
- Ted Hardie, Vice President for Global Technical Standards at Cisco
- Victor Kuarsingh, Senior Director of Network Engineering and Delivery at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
- Barry Leiba, Director of Internet Standards at Futurewei Technologies
- Luis Martínez, Professor at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico
- Charles Mok, visiting scholar at the Global Digital Policy Incubator of the Cyber Policy Center at Stanford University.
- Robert Pepper, Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning, Facebook
- Jon Peterson, Fellow at Neustar
- George Sadowsky, former Executive Director of the Global Internet Policy Initiative
- Muhammad Shabbir, Research Associate, Institute of Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis at the National Defense University in Islamabad
- Andrew Sullivan, President and CEO of the Internet Society; serves as a non-voting member of the board
- Laura Thomson, Vice President of Engineering at Fastly
- Sagarika Wickramasekera, Assistant Network Manager at Sriplaee Campus, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Summer Myomick bundled her baby against the freezing winds whipping off the Bering Sea and stepped outside into a blur of blowing snow. It was a short walk from the school where she had visited relatives to the health clinic about 150 yards (137 meters) away, but the young mother could hardly have seen where she was going — or the terror that was approaching.
Myomick, 24, and her son, 1-year-old Clyde Ongtowasruk, made it just beyond the front of the Kingikmiut School in Wales, Alaska, just below the Arctic Circle, when a polar bear emerged from the impenetrable snow squall and mauled them Tuesday. It was the first fatal polar bear attack in 30 years in Alaska, the only U.S. state that is home to the animals.
As the attack unfolded, the principal ordered a lockdown and closed the blinds so the children couldn’t see what was happening outside the entrance. Several employees and community members left the safety of the building and tried to scare away the bear with shovels.
The mauling stopped temporarily, but only when the animal turned on them, and they rushed back inside. Principal Dawn Hendrickson slammed the door in the face of the charging bear, possibly saving lives, according to Susan Nedza, chief administrator of the Bering Strait School District.
“The polar bear was chasing them and tried to get in as well,” said Nedza, who received frantic calls about the attack in Unalakleet, about 250 miles (400 kilometers) away. “Just horrific. … Something you never think you would ever experience.”
There is no law enforcement in Wales, so with the bear still outside, a call went out to community members for help. A person who has not been identified showed up with a gun and killed the bear as it continued to maul Myomick and her son.
It appears the mother and toddler had no idea what was coming because of low visibility, Alaska State Troopers spokesperson Austin McDaniel told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Wales, a whaling community, is the westernmost point on the North American mainland — just 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Russia across the Bering Strait — and is home to about 150 people, almost all of them Inupiat. It’s accessible by plane and boat, including barges that deliver household goods. Winter trails provide snowmobile access to other communities and subsistence hunting grounds.
Kingikmiut School, like other schools in many rural Alaska Native communities, doubles as a community center. The view from its front, where the attack occurred, is an endless expanse of frozen snow and ice to the horizon.
Nedza, the school district chief administrator, said she received a call from a distraught Hendrickson just after 2 p.m. Tuesday. She said the students were locked down and safe.
The snowstorm that camouflaged the bear, along with a lack of runway lights at Wales’ gravel air strip, prevented Alaska State Troopers from flying in an officer and a state wildlife official from Nome to investigate until Wednesday.
It’s not known what prompted the attack. However, polar bears see humans as prey, said Geoff York, the senior director of conservation at Polar Bear International.
Samples from the bear were taken for the state veterinarian, and the bodies of Myomick and her son were flown to Nome for eventual transport to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Anchorage.
School was cancelled Wednesday so students could be with their families, and the school district flew counselors to Wales. The school planned soft openings Thursday and Friday with no classes but opportunities for students to meet with counselors, get a meal or play a game, Nedza said.
Alaska scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey in 2019 found changes in sea ice habitat had coincided with evidence that polar bears’ use of land was increasing and that the chances of a polar bear encounter had risen.
Polar bears are the largest bear species, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Males typically weigh 600 to 1,200 pounds (270 to 540 kilograms) but can reach more than 1,700 pounds (770 kilograms) and as many as 10 feet (3 meters) in length. Females weigh 400 to 700 pounds (180 to 320 kilograms). Polar bears generally feed on seals, but also walruses and beluga whales.
They were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2008 and are also protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Both laws prohibit harming the animals without authorization, unless necessary for human safety.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Scattered rains and even smoke cover cooled air temperatures and helped efforts to fight wildfires in Alberta over the weekend, officials said Sunday, while a new fire in neighboring British Columbia led to an evacuation order for one rural area.
As the heavy smoke brought cooler temperatures, it also limited the ability to fly firefighting aircraft and it can harm the health of people having to breathe it, authorities added.
“I couldn’t say one outweighs the other. We will take advantage of any opportunity we have, and if it’s providing an opportunity for more on-the-ground firefighting, then that’s what we’re able to do,” Christie Tucker, an Alberta fire official, said at a news conference.
Tucker said only five new wildfires started between Friday morning and Sunday morning, part of which he attributed to Albertans respecting restrictions on fires and ATV use. Overall Sunday, 84 fires burned in the province, 23 of which were out of control. More than 10,000 people were sheltering away from their homs.
“While we are optimistic that the forecast rain will be enough to make a difference to some wildfires in the province, we are not out of the woods yet,” Tucker said.
In British Columbia, which has also been plagued by wildfires, an out-of-control blaze that sprang up led officials to order the evacuation of an area near Tzenzaicut Lake about 600 kilometers (375 miles) north of Vancouver. Firefighters had to abandon one property.
Jessica Mack, a spokeswoman for the Cariboo Fire Centre, said crews were using heavy equipment and firefighting aircraft to combat the growing blaze.
Officials said a number of major wildfires remained in both the Cariboo and Peace River regions, but changing wind directions and cooler weather helped fightfighters temper the spread of those blazes.
In the Cariboo region, an evacuation alert was lifted for the communities of Anahim Lake and the Ulkatcho First Nation.
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Former CSI basketball player dies in car crash
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —A former College of Southern Idaho basketball player tragically died in a car crash over the weekend.
Jackson Ruai died Saturday in a car crash in El Paso, Texas.
Ruai played for the Golden Eagles during the 2019-20 season and was currently playing for Oakland City University.
His sister is trying to transfer his remains to Tucson, Arizona, before the family can send him home to Sudan. The csi basketball community is obviously devastated by the news.
CSI associate head coach, Ryan Lundgren posted a message on his Facebook page saying, “Jackson was the first kid I recruited to CSI when I joined the staff back in 2019. He was a kind hearted kid with a smile that lit up a room! RIP - fly high young man.”
There’s a GoFundMe page organized for the burial costs.
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Coming off games against the two best Southwestern Athletic Conference teams on their schedule, Southern lines up against a team potentially in the midst of a breakthrough.
Mississippi Valley State’s 1-8 overall record, including 1-5 in league play, doesn't mean the Jaguars are in for an easy time when the teams meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at A.W. Mumford Stadium.
The Delta Devils made a quantum leap last week by beating Alabama A&M, 30-20, in a game they led most of the way.
The Devils continued their offensive improvement with at least 30 points and 400 yards of offense for the second consecutive game. They’re currently last in scoring offense (13.9 ppg) but on the rise now that starting quarterback Jalani Eason has returned.
MVSU is catching Southern on a two-game losing streak.
“It was great to see us have success out there, take control and lead the whole game, then rely on our running game to close it out,” MVSU coach Vincent Dancy said. “For the past two weeks, we’ve been improving drastically on offense. It keeps them off the field and fresh. But also it gives them something to compete about.”
Overall, it’s been another rough season for the Devils, who have six victories total over the past five seasons. They are not only last in scoring but also points allowed (33.3), total offense (274.3), total defense (467.4), passing offense (128.8 ypg) and pass defense (320.2 ypg) in the SWAC.
But it’s a team that has not laid down. The Devils have been respectable at running the ball (145.6 ypg) and stopping the run (147.2 ypg).
Southern struggled to subdue the Devils last season before prevailing 38-25. MVSU’s efforts finally have started to pay off, especially with quarterback Jalani Eason returning from a broken hand last week.
“We know it’s going to be a challenging contest,” Southern coach Eric Dooley said. “Coach Dancy, I’ve known him for a while. He’s always been a hard-nosed football coach. He’s going to have his team ready to go. We have to be prepared for a team that’s going to come in hungry.”
Eason threw for 194 yards and three touchdowns last week while leading the team with 88 yards rushing on nine carries. Caleb Johnson added 69 yards and a touchdown as the Devils totaled a season-best 210 yards rushing.
Dancy was happy to see better production out of his receivers, too. Jacory Rankin has caught 24 passes for 336 yards and five TDs. Cam Gardner, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound junior, came through with a big TD catch to give MVSU an early 7-0 lead last week.
Dancy said he won’t change anything when it comes to attacking the Southern defense. The Devils will try to establish the run to set up the passing game now that Eason is back.
“They’re a big, physical team we’re going against but it’s nothing new for us,” Dancy said. “All season long we’ve faced it. We’ve got to do what we do, go out and compete and play hard and finish the season strong.
“You figure out ways to run the ball. We’re not going to stop running it because they have a strong front seven. We’ve faced a lot of strong front sevens and still tally some rushing yards. We want to be able to knock them around up front a little so we can loosen them up.”
Defensively, Dancy said containing Southern quarterback BeSean McCray is the key.
“He’s a very elusive kid and we have to contain him,” Dancy said. (Dooley) is a vertical passing guy. We want to stop those guys from getting down the field and stretching our defense out.”
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LEXINGTON, Ky., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share of Valvoline common stock. The dividend is payable on Sep. 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 31, 2022.
About ValvolineTM
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a global leader in vehicle care powering the future of mobility through innovative services and products for vehicles with electric, hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. Established in 1866, the Company introduced the world's first branded motor oil and developed strong brand recognition and customer satisfaction ratings over the years across multiple service and product channels. The Company operates and franchises approximately 1,600 service center locations and is the No. 2 and No. 3 largest chain in the U.S. and Canada, respectively, by number of stores. With sales in more than 140 countries and territories, Valvoline's solutions are available for every engine and drivetrain, including high-mileage and heavy-duty vehicles, and are offered at more than 80,000 locations worldwide. Creating the next generation of advanced automotive solutions, Valvoline has established itself as the world's leading supplier of battery fluids to electric vehicle manufacturers, offering tailored products to help extend vehicle range and efficiency. To learn more, or to find a Valvoline service center near you, visit valvoline.com.
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EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — King Charles III arrives at Palace of Holyroodhouse, where his mother's coffin lies ahead of procession in Edinburgh.
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The 19-year-old white gunman accused of targeting and killing 10 Black people and injuring three others at a Buffalo, N.Y. grocery store last May pleaded guilty Monday to state charges against him.
Payton Gendron was charged on the state level with one count of domestic terrorism in the first degree, 10 counts of first-degree murder, 10 counts of second-degree murder as a hate crime, three counts of attempted second-degree murder as a hate crime and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
He pleaded guilty to 15 counts, including the 10 counts of first-degree murder, which automatically dismissed the remaining 10 second-degree charges.
"The evidence of the defendant's guilt is overwhelming," said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn in a press conference following the hearing. "This case is a poster child for swift justice."
A sentencing has been scheduled for Feb 15, but Flynn said the judge will be required to sentence Gendron to life without parole for pleading guilty to the first-degree domestic terrorism charge.
Flynn also said that Gendron was the first person in the history of New York state to be found guilty of that charge.
At the federal level, Gendron is facing additional charges, including 10 counts of hate crimes resulting in death and three counts of hate crimes involving an attempt to kill, along with 13 counts of using, carrying or discharging a firearm.
If convicted on all 27 federal charges, Gendron could face either the death penalty or a second sentence of life in prison without parole. The attorney general will decide at a later date on whether to seek the death penalty, according to the Justice Department.
"The Justice Department fully recognizes the threat that white supremacist violence poses to the safety of the American people and American democracy," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a July news release.
"We will continue to be relentless in our efforts to combat hate crimes, to support the communities terrorized by them, and to hold accountable those who perpetrate them," he added.
News of the gunman's guilty plea comes after he chose not to pursue a psychiatric defense last month in his state case.
Gendron was scheduled to make an appearance in court last month, but according to The Buffalo News, the Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that his case had been adjourned until Jan. 12, 2023 — citing a request by the defense to "review discovery material."
The deadline for the attorneys representing Gendron to file a notice of pursuing a psychiatric defense was set for Oct. 6, according to a report by The Buffalo News.
In an emailed statement to NPR, a spokesperson for the New York State Unified Court System said the defense "neither filed a notice nor requested an extension to do so."
The spokesperson, however, did not comment on whether the defense team would request a reopening of a psychiatric defense.
In July, Gendron was indicted by a federal grand jury on hate crimes and firearm charges, according to the Justice Department. He has been held without bail since his arrest after the May 14 shooting.
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Concentric Energy Advisors report reveals significant shortcomings accompany 'competitive' solicitations for regional transmission projects
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Holdings Corp. (ITC) and other members of the Developers Advocating Transmission Advancements (DATA) Coalition are calling attention to a new study showing that unintended consequences of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) Order No. 1000 include project cost increases and schedule delays.
The study titled "Competitive Transmission: Experience to Date Shows Order 1000 Solicitations Fail to Show Benefits" prepared by Concentric Energy Advisors, reveals that completed and active competitive transmission projects awarded to non-incumbent developers experienced an average of 12 months in schedule delays and 27% in cost increases, contrary to promises made by competitive developers in winning bids.
Ten years ago, FERC issued Order No. 1000 in response to the growing challenge of planning and constructing new transmission to keep pace with national and state energy policy priorities. The order allows for public utility transmission providers to use competitive bidding to solicit transmission projects or project developers. Now a decade later, new emerging data of so-called "competitive projects" now in service, or in advanced stages of development, show significant shortcomings.
Using six projects awarded to developers through competitive solicitations, the study investigated claims that Order No. 1000 solicitations contribute to cost savings and the timely development of transmission infrastructure.
- One project from New York Independent System Operator's service territory experienced a 67% cost increase above the developer's promised cost cap, which is now attempting to be recovered from customers. This calls to question whether competitive processes create incentives for outside developers to submit overly aggressive bids to win projects.
- Another example from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region found that the final cost for a competitive project was approximately equal to MISO's planning-level cost estimate and the average of all the submitted bids, indicating no benefit from the solicitation.
For the first time, these case studies provide policymakers the most accurate assessment of the Order No. 1000 competitive process.
"These results add to the growing case that it is time to move in a new direction," said Nina Plaushin, Vice President of Regulatory and Federal Affairs at ITC and DATA Coalition member. "As FERC considers new reforms to regional transmission planning processes, it is clear we must return to a collaborative planning model that has been proven to result in cost effective transmission infrastructure. At a time when transmission investment is sorely needed to power our transition to a clean energy economy and achieve the nation's climate goals, there is no time to waste."
The study was prepared on behalf of the DATA Coalition, a group of transmission-owning utilities consisting of Ameren, Eversource Energy, Exelon Corporation, ITC Holdings Corp., National Grid USA, Public Service Electric and Gas Company and Xcel Energy.
ABOUT ITC HOLDINGS CORP.
ITC Holdings Corp. is the largest independent electricity transmission company in the United States. ITC provides transmission grid solutions to improve reliability, expand access to markets, allow new generating resources to interconnect to its systems and lower the overall cost of delivered energy. Through its regulated operating subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates high-voltage transmission infrastructure in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, and in development in Wisconsin. These systems serve a combined peak load exceeding 26,000 megawatts along 16,000 circuit miles of transmission line, supported by 700 employees and 1,000 contractors. ITC is based in Novi, Michigan. For further information visit WWW.ITC-HOLDINGS.COM. ITC is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. For further information visit WWW.FORTISINC.COM.
About Concentric Energy Advisors
Concentric Energy Advisors specializes in management consulting and financial advisory services focusing on the North American energy and water industries. Through its subsidiaries, CE Capital Advisors and Concentric Advisors ULC, Concentric provides capital market advisory support and consulting services in Canada.
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– Trial Did Not Achieve Primary Endpoint in the Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Population Caused by Unexpected Interference Between Vidofludimus Calcium and Concurrent Use of Corticosteroids –
– In UC Population Without Concurrent Steroid Use, Pooled Vidofludimus Calcium Data Suggest Activity in Clinical Remission Over Placebo; Counterbalanced by Interference Observed in the UC Population with Concurrent Steroid Use –
– Company Does Not Plan Further Development Activities in Ulcerative Colitis Without a Partner –
– Focus to Remain on Ongoing Phase 3 Development of Vidofludimus Calcium in Multiple Sclerosis, and Ongoing IMU-935 and IMU-856 Programs with Clinical Data for Both Expected in 2022 –
– $93.1 Million in Cash and Cash Equivalents as of May 31, 2022 Expected to Fund Immunic
Into the Fourth Quarter of 2023 –
– Conference Call and Webcast, Including a Corporate Update, to be Held today,
June 2, 2022 at 8:00 am ET –
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today reported top-line data from its phase 2 CALDOSE-1 trial of lead asset, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), the company's selective oral DHODH inhibitor, in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03341962).
The trial did not achieve the primary endpoint of clinical remission for the pooled 30 and 45 mg/day active dose groups of vidofludimus calcium versus placebo at week 10. In addition, no meaningful differences were observed between the three active dose groups for the overall intent-to-treat patient population (10 mg/day: 14.9%, 30 mg/day: 10.6%, 45 mg/day: 13.6%, placebo: 12.5%) or for the trial's other secondary endpoints, including symptomatic remission, or endoscopic healing.
Consistent with prior data sets in other patient populations, administration of vidofludimus calcium in this trial was observed to be safe and well-tolerated. No new safety signals were observed. As compared to placebo, there were no increased rates of infections and infestations, no elevated rates of liver events or liver enzyme elevations, and no elevated rates for changes in hematology-related laboratory variables. The most common adverse events in this trial were anemia (15/263 patients, 5.7%), headache (9/263 patients, 3.4%) and COVID-19 (7/263 patients, 2.7%). Most adverse events were generally mild in severity.
As is common for the design of clinical trials in UC, the use of oral systemic corticosteroids (≤20 mg/day prednisolone equivalent) was allowed in CALDOSE-1 in patients who had been treated with corticosteroids for at least four weeks before randomization. Doses of corticosteroids were required to be kept constant throughout the induction phase (weaning was not allowed in this phase of the trial), and the distribution of patients using corticosteroids was equal throughout all treatment groups.
Surprisingly, CALDOSE-1 data suggest a previously unknown treatment interference between the efficacy of vidofludimus calcium and the concurrent use of corticosteroids in the UC patient population. More specifically, the non-steroid patient population showed an 11.4% advantage in clinical remission for vidofludimus calcium over placebo (pooled vidofludimus calcium treatment groups at week 10: 14.7%, placebo: 3.3%). Such a difference in clinical remission between active treatment and placebo would traditionally be considered as confirming therapeutic activity. In contrast, patients concomitantly taking vidofludimus calcium and corticosteroids during induction treatment had a lower rate of clinical remission at week 10 (11.5%) than placebo patients (20.6%) and also lower than the group of vidofludimus calcium monotherapy without concurrent use of steroids (14.7%). This treatment interference between vidofludimus calcium and corticosteroids was not expected by currently available preclinical or clinical data.
"We are disappointed with the results of the CALDOSE-1 trial. The interference of vidofludimus calcium with concurrent corticosteroid use is surprising, and we will further explore the mechanism behind this unexpected observation. We believe that this finding has no consequences for our ongoing program in multiple sclerosis as corticosteroids are not used chronically in this patient population," stated Andreas Muehler, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Immunic. "We are also happy to see that, once again, the study data confirm the very favorable safety and tolerability profile of vidofludimus calcium observed in other trials. Importantly, we want to thank all of the investigators, study personnel, patients and caretakers involved in this trial for their participation and tremendous contributions."
"Putting the CALDOSE-1 data in context with the wealth of compelling opportunities we have across our clinical development portfolio, we do not intend to move forward with phase 3 development of vidofludimus calcium in UC on our own," commented Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and President of Immunic. "We will use this opportunity to focus our vidofludimus calcium-related efforts around the ongoing multiple sclerosis program, including the phase 3 trials in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and the phase 2 trial in progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS). As evidenced by data from our phase 2 EMPhASIS trial, we believe vidofludimus calcium holds the potential for meaningful differentiation based on anticipated strong efficacy, unprecedented safety and tolerability, oral delivery, and neuroprotective effects. We also eagerly await further clinical data for IMU-935 and IMU-856 later this year, including phase 1b data of IMU-935 in moderate-to-severe psoriasis patients in the second half, and phase 1 safety data of IMU-856 in healthy human subjects in the third quarter. Both of these investigational medicines hold tremendous potential in their intended indications and beyond. Despite our disappointment with the overall CALDOSE-1 data, the second half of 2022 remains an exciting time for Immunic, and we hope to share successful data in the near future."
Corporate Update
Vidofludimus Calcium in Multiple Sclerosis
With completion of analysis from the Cohort 2 dataset, final data for the phase 2 EMPhASIS trial of vidofludimus calcium in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) are available. In the final data set combining patients from both Cohort 1 (30 mg, 45 mg and placebo) and Cohort 2 (10 mg and placebo), placebo adjusted reductions in gadolinium-enhancing lesions at 24 weeks for the 10 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg dose groups of vidofludimus calcium were 13%, 78%, and 74%, respectively. The company believes this data provides further corroboration for the selection of the 30 mg dose for the ongoing phase 3 program in RMS.
In addition, the final data also provide evidence of dose-proportional neuroprotective activity. For instance, the baseline adjusted decreases in the biomarker serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) at 24 weeks for the 10 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg dose groups of vidofludimus calcium were 9%, 18%, and 26%, respectively, as compared to placebo. The company believes this observation suggests that higher doses, such as 45 mg vidofludimus calcium, may be preferrable in indications where neuroprotective effects are most important, such as in PMS.
Patient enrollment in both the phase 3 ENSURE program of vidofludimus calcium in patients with RMS and the phase 2 CALLIPER trial of vidofludimus calcium in patients with PMS remain ongoing.
IMU-935 in Psoriasis
The phase 1b clinical trial of IMU-935, the company's highly potent and selective oral IL-17 inhibitor, is ongoing in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This week, the company received regulatory approval to proceed with the trial in Europe, which should expedite enrollment of the high dose cohort, which is currently being started. Initial results from the psoriasis portion of the phase 1 clinical trial are targeted for the second half of 2022.
IMU-856 in Healthy Human Subjects and Celiac Disease
The company continues to expect a third quarter 2022 release of data from both the single and multiple ascending dose parts of the ongoing phase 1 clinical trial of IMU-856, an orally available and systemically acting small molecule shown preclinically to regulate intestinal barrier function and regenerate bowel epithelium. Recently, Immunic also started the third part of this phase 1 clinical trial in patients with celiac disease, which is currently ongoing.
Cash and Cash Runway
Cash and cash equivalents as of May 31, 2022 were $93.1 million. The company expects to have funding into the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Immunic will host a webcast today at 8:00 am ET. To participate in the webcast, please register in advance at: https://imux.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XgdotnImTHKxQiLFa958mA or on the "Events and Presentations" section of Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing a link for online participation or a telephone number for dial in access.
An archived replay of the webcast will be available approximately one hour after completion on Immunic's website at: ir.imux.com/events-and-presentations.
About the CALDOSE-1 Trial
The phase 2 CALDOSE-1 trial was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-finding study which included 263 UC patients from 78 study sites in the United States, Western, Central and Eastern Europe. The trial was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vidofludimus calcium in patients with moderate-to-severe UC. The primary endpoint comprised a composite of a patient-reported outcome and endoscopy-assessed outcome, also referred to as clinical remission, both evaluated following ten weeks of induction treatment. Patients were randomized into four arms: three active dosing arms of 10 mg, 30 mg and 45 mg of vidofludimus calcium, as well as placebo.
CALDOSE-1 was the first trial of vidofludimus calcium that allowed chronic co-medication with corticosteroids. Explanation for the observed interference is not yet available and this finding was not predicted based on any prior preclinical or clinical data. The company does intend to explore this potential topic scientifically. In the meantime, the company plans to only develop vidofludimus calcium in indications, such as multiple sclerosis, where chronic corticosteroid administration does not play a role in routine treatment.
About Vidofludimus Calcium (IMU-838)
Vidofludimus calcium is an investigational drug in development as an orally available, next-generation selective immune modulator that is designed to inhibit the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). Vidofludimus calcium has been observed to act on activated T and B cells while leaving other immune cells largely unaffected and allows the immune system to stay functioning, e.g., in fighting infections. In previous trials, vidofludimus calcium did not show an increased rate of infections compared to placebo. In addition, DHODH inhibitors, such as vidofludimus calcium, are known to possess a host-based antiviral effect, which is independent with respect to specific virus proteins and their structure. Therefore, DHODH inhibition may be broadly applicable against multiple viruses. To date, vidofludimus calcium has been tested in more than 1,100 individuals and has shown an attractive pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability profile. Vidofludimus calcium is not yet licensed or approved in any country.
About Immunic, Inc.
Immunic, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMUX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a pipeline of selective oral immunology therapies focused on treating chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The company is developing three small molecule products: its lead development program, vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838), a selective immune modulator that inhibits the intracellular metabolism of activated immune cells by blocking the enzyme DHODH and exhibits a host-based antiviral effect, is currently being developed as a treatment option for multiple sclerosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. IMU-935, a selective inverse agonist of the transcription factor RORγ/RORγt, is targeted for development in psoriasis, castration-resistant prostate cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome. IMU-856, which targets the restoration of the intestinal barrier function, is targeted for development in diseases involving bowel barrier dysfunction. For further information, please visit: www.imux.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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In 1958, when the late Filipino American artist Carlos Villa was studying at the California School of Fine Arts, he asked one of his teachers where he could learn about other Filipino art.
"His teacher said to him there isn't any," said Mark Johnson, co-curator of Carlos Villa: Worlds in Collision, a retrospective of Villa's work at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.
That response inspired Villa to go beyond his own art, and make it his mission to help other artists of color.
"His whole career was trying to focus on filling in that story both for himself and for artists in the future," said Johnson.
Villa died in 2013, but his legacy continues. As a professor at the San Francisco Art Institute for four decades and a powerful community organizer and mentor, Villa had an outsize impact on dozens of younger artists. His students included Obama portraitist Kehinde Wiley and Mission School art pioneer Barry McGee.
Villa devoted his career to uplifting others, but now he is getting his due as an artist in his own right: The exhibition at the Asian Art Museum is the first in the country to give a Filipino American artist a major retrospective.
It includes the artist's paintings and installations, many of which explore multiculturalism, decolonization and Filipino identity, like his resplendent feathered capes, evoking both the vestments of Villa's Catholic youth in San Francisco and robes worn by the Hawaiian aristocracy. A companion exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission features his later works, and an earlier iteration, which included both shows, closed at the Newark Museum of Art in May.
The Asian Art Museum show also features pieces by his protégés. For example, a vintage motorcycle and side-car — a typical way Filipinos get around — tricked-out with sparkly lights, bright pom-poms and a karaoke machine, created by two former students, Filipino Americans Michael Arcega and Paolo Asuncion.
Sometimes the motorcycle tools around the Bay Area. But behind the fun is a serious political message about making space for Filipino American voices. "We want to signal that we are around and present," Arcega said.
Arcega said this use of art as literally a vehicle for increasing Filipino visibility was inspired by Villa, who thought street life should be an inspiration for art.
"I came into visual arts through graffiti art and have kind of carried that pride because of Carlos to this project," Arcega said.
New York-based Filipino American artist Paul Pfeiffer also studied with Villa. He said his mentor worked to increase the visibility of artists of color in the white-dominated art world by organizing a slew of landmark conferences starting in the 1970s.
Those conferences changed his life. "It felt like the first time that I was seeing a kind of conversation about art and art history that felt like it included me," Pfeiffer said.
Today, Pfeiffer is an internationally-recognized political artist with work in the collection of New York's Guggenheim Museum.
His video installation in the exhibit shows a boxing match in which one of the contenders — prize-fighter-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao — faces off against an opponent whose presence on screen has been erased by the artist. The piece explores the Filipino body under assault, fighting invisible forces.
Pfeiffer said Villa helped to shape his political awakening. "He opened the door," Pfeiffer said. "He clued me into it."
Reanne Estrada, an artist in Los Angeles, said another of Villa's superpowers was bringing young artists together. "He exposed me to a different way of thinking about how to be an artist," Estrada said. "How you connect with other people."
Estrada is part of the surrealist art collective Mail Order Brides. She said the Brides came into being nearly 30 years ago when Villa introduced her to fellow Filipina Americans Eliza Barrios and Jenifer Wofford.
The Brides' multimedia installation in the exhibition playfully pays tribute to their mentor. Villa's face beams from a video screen, as footage on nearby screens shows Estrada, Barrios and Wofford bumbling around a kitchen making the traditional Filipino breakfast dish silog.
"Even after decades of working together, we're still a bunch of slightly wacky ladies wearing granny panties and egg aprons," Estrada said. "Carlos would be proud to know some things don't change."
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MONTREAL, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Flare, the leader in digital footprint monitoring, announced a CAD$9.5 million Series A Round led by Inovia Capital with participation from White Star Capital and Luge Capital.
Flare's Series A Round will be used to fund a rapid expansion. "Our partnership will propel Flare to the next phase of growth and enable us to deliver on an ambitious roadmap to democratize cybersecurity and empower the mid-enterprise to effectively manage the external threat landscape." said Flare CEO, Norman Menz, "We're thrilled to join the Inovia family and work with their team of operators and visionaries."
''We're excited to invest in a top of mind and dynamic cybersecurity market alongside a top-notch management team with extensive domain expertise.'', said Taha Mubashir, Principal at Inovia. "We look forward to supporting the next phase of Flare's journey as they pursue their mission to protect digital assets."
Flare's digital footprint monitoring software enables organizations to proactively monitor the dark and clear web for data leaks, credential theft, and cybercrime. The SaaS platform enables seamless cyber risk monitoring across billions of data points, and is used by leading companies around the world to quickly identify external risks, understand their attack surface, and cut down incident response from weeks to minutes.
"Mid-sized organizations are struggling to effectively manage their external risk posture due to a rise in accidental data leakage and targeted cyberattacks.'' said Mathieu Lavoie, Flare's CTO and Co-Founder. ''Flare provides a comprehensive view of an organization's external data exposure, enabling them to proactively remediate security issues with contextualized and prioritized insights."
Flare offers a frictionless way to immediately discover the value of external monitoring through one of the first full featured free trials in the Digital Risk Protection space. It has recently begun an aggressive expansion into the U.S. market and is powered by a rapidly growing team of 40+ people passionate about helping organizations combat data leaks, account takeover, and cybercrime.
About Inovia Capital
Inovia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build impactful and enduring global companies. The team leverages an operator-led mindset to provide founders with multi-stage support, mentorship, and access to a worldwide network. Inovia manages over US$2.2B with operations in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and London. For more information, visit inovia.vc.
About Flare
Flare is a leading Digital Footprint Monitoring provider based in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2017, Flare enables organizations to protect their data, financial resources, and reputation by continuously monitoring threats caused by human error and malicious actors. Our technology improves visibility, enhances transparency and reduces mean-time-to-remediation (MTTR) by detecting and prioritizing data leaks and other cyber risks.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 20, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
Northwestern Reeves County in southwestern Texas...
Central Loving County in western Texas...
* Until 1215 AM CDT /1115 PM MDT/.
* At 904 PM CDT /804 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Orla, Red Bluff Reservoir, Red Bluff and Slash Ranch.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Delaware River, Fourmile Draw, Pecos River, Wild Horse Draw and
Salt Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHEASTERN LOVING AND NORTHERN WINKLER COUNTIES...
At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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The pet food brand introduces its new look and packaging at retail this spring
GREEN BAY, Wis., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Essentials, the flagship brand of the Carnivore Meat Company, will unwrap a new look of its award-winning dog and cat food and treats at Global Pet Expo March 22-24, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
Since 2009, Green Bay-based Vital Essentials has been a pioneer in the raw, freeze-dried, and frozen pet foods category. Its vast variety of dog and cat food, treats, and supplements are purely raw, ensuring that pets are provided the highest quality whole animal protein available, supporting energetic playtimes; healthier & shinier coats; lean, strong muscles; digestive and oral health; and immune system & heart health. Vital Essentials' new branding underscores the importance of the quality and care in every step of its process. Just as pet owners head to the butcher to procure the finest quality meats for themselves, they have turned to Vital Essentials for the same quality of proteins for their pets. While the new branding and premium kraft paper packaging intentionally has evolved to evoke the experience of visiting a butcher shop, the company's conviction to ultra-premium quality and variety remains the same.
"Vital Essentials boldly entered this market as a trailblazer in the raw pet food category nearly 15 years ago, and this rebrand highlights our continued commitment to enriching the lives of pets and their families worldwide through our cross-category portfolio of brands," said Lanny Viegut, CEO of Vital Essentials. "Ever since we entered the marketplace 15 years ago, we have not wavered on our mission to deliver the finest quality Butcher Cut Protein on the market, and we're especially excited to debut our new branding at the Global Pet Expo, where attendees can see firsthand how we're continually delivering innovation to our customers and retailers nationwide."
From March 22-24, Global Pet Expo attendees are encouraged to visit Vital Essentials at booth #253 to enjoy a first look at the new and improved packaging, meet the team, hear about the brand's exciting new marketing and merchandising initiatives and be among the first to place their wholesale orders. Media are also invited to an intimate and exclusive event at the Expo on Thursday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at the Vital Essentials booth through an interactive demonstration about the quality and benefits of butcher-cut protein and the difference it can make in a pet's life.
Products will be available for purchase at vitalessentials.com and independent retailers in the spring.
About Carnivore Meat Company
Carnivore Meat Company is an award-winning manufacturer of premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats. Long considered a raw pet food pioneer, the company's freeze-dried products division supplies private label, co-packing and ingredients to customers globally. The company's rapidly growing brands in Green Bay, Wisconsin, include Vital Essentials® and VE RAW BAR, distributed to more than 7,000 retailers nationwide, in 14 international markets and online. Carnivore Meat Company has been recognized for its growth accomplishments and manufacturing excellence with several awards in recent years, including the Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor's Export Achievement Award, Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction and Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Visit the Carnivore Meat Company website at carnivoremeat.com.
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Construction underway on Williston High School’s CTE Expansion
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Growing interest in career and technical education courses has led the Williston Basin School District to expand their CTE building at the high school.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held earlier this month for the more than $20 million project. It will provide more room for several classes including aviation and construction tech. Assistant Principal Audrey Larson said CTE courses give students skills to prepare them for the future.
“We are excited to provide lots of opportunities for our students in these areas because we know that they are the next wave of workforce,” said Larson.
The new building will also serve as the district’s new alternative learning site, with four specialized classrooms. Larson said this will keep those students connected to the high school.
“Often, those kids aren’t interested in going to a four-year post-secondary opportunity but are interested in some of those skilled jobs that are so needed in our area,” said Larson.
The North Dakota CTE Board awarded the district $10 million towards construction. Thanks to the state legislature, Williston was also awarded an additional $3 million to cover inflationary costs.
Larson said the building should be open by August 2024.
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Manchester man held without bail after man injured in alleged road-rage shooting
A Manchester man is being held in jail after police said he shot another person in a road-rage incident over the weekend.
Jean Carlos Medina Correia, 28, waived his arraignment Monday, and a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf.
Prosecutors asked that he be held in jail on preventative detention until an evidentiary hearing is held next month.
According to a police affidavit, Correia fired two shots at another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident at the intersection of Elm and Bridge streets in Manchester on Saturday night.
The documents said another vehicle cut him off, and Correia started yelling at the other driver. The other driver yelled back, and Correia followed him and allegedly pulled out a handgun, police said.
Correia allegedly fired two rounds into the victim's vehicle, police said. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and is recovering at Catholic Medical Center, officials said.
Correia's attorney said he was acting out of self-defense, saying the affidavit does not list all the facts in the case.
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SMITHBURG, MD — Authorities say a shooting at a business in western Maryland has claimed multiple victims but the suspect is no longer an active threat.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Carly Hose said Thursday that the shooting occurred at a business in Smithsburg.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said that there were "potentially" three people killed in the shooting. The governor says a state trooper was shot and wounded by the suspect in the pursuit that followed. The trooper's condition wasn't immediately released.
The sheriff’s office issued a brief statement saying the shooting incident was rapidly evolving and that it would release information as it was able. It did not immediately give an exact number of victims or the extent of injuries.
A community of nearly 3,000 people, Smithsburg is about 75 miles northwest of Baltimore not far from the Maryland line with Pennsylvania.
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GENEVA — The International Committee of the Red Cross has conducted at least five visits to Ukrainian prisoners of war since Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian diplomat said Thursday while insisting that “practical arrangements” were holding up a trip to a prison where dozens of POWs died.
The humanitarian organization said Sunday that it has an 11-person team ready to visit any POWs in separatist-held areas of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, including those held at the Olenivka prison.
Russian and Ukrainian authorities accused the other of a July 29 attack that destroyed a barracks at the separatist-run prison. At least 53 Ukrainian POWs died and dozens more were wounded, according to Russian and separatist authorities.
The international Red Cross would “check on the conditions of internment and treatment, deliver essential supplies, and ensure the prisoners of war can contact their families,” the organization said.
The Red Cross reiterated it has been unable to visit all the sites it wanted to in connection with the war in Ukraine.
“Blaming the ICRC for being denied full and immediate access does not help prisoners of war or their families,” it said.
Gatilov suggested that security concerns were responsible for delaying another possible visit to the prison in Olenivka, a settlement controlled by the Moscow-backed Donetsk People’s Republic.
“What the ICRC wants is security for these visits,” he said. “Sometimes … it’s not easy to provide that sort of security because the shelling is continuing, and specifically the shelling of the area of Olenivka.”
“Our counterparts in the Red Cross, they understand. They still believe that they can do this,” he said. “They will do this in the future. And the only thing we need is just to discuss the practical arrangements for this visit. From the point of view of security, first of all.”
Alexander Pchelyakov, a spokesman for the Russian mission in Geneva, later specified the five dates that ICRC teams already had made to Ukrainian POWs: in Crimea’s Sevastopol on April 11, May 19 and August 4; on May 19 in Olenivka and the Azov Sea coastal town of Novoazovsk; and a July 28 trip to Mulino, a rural area in Russia near the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
In comments that diverged from the findings of U.N. human rights experts and other independent monitors, Gatilov claimed that Ukrainian prisoners of war were “treated quite well” while Russians held by Ukrainian authorities have been subject to torture and “psychological” and “physical” pressure that violates the Geneva Conventions.
A U.N. team of experts last month cited testimonies of beatings, electric shocks and forced nudity in Russian detention facilities.
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Biden pays tribute to victims of California shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday honored 18 people killed in two California mass shootings, saying “we have to be there” with the communities that have been forever scarred by gun violence.
“Our prayers are with the people of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, and after yet another spree of gun violence in America,” he said at a Lunar New Year reception at the White House.
Eleven people were killed at a Southern California ballroom dance hall late Saturday and seven others died Monday at two mushroom farms in the northern part of the state.
Biden said he had spoken with Brandon Tsay, 26, who was at a second dance hall a few miles from the scene of the tragedy in Monterey Park when the same gunman entered, brandishing his weapon. Tsay disarmed the gunman, who then fled.
He praised Tsay’s courage, calling him a “genuine hero.”
“Brandon said he thought he was going to die, but then he thought about the people inside,” Biden said, asking the largely Asian American audience to ponder what could have happened had Tsay fled himself.
“I think sometimes we underestimate incredible acts of courage,” the president said. “Someone has a semiautomatic pistol aimed at you and you think about others. That’s pretty profound, pretty profound.”
The shootings were carried out during celebrations of the arrival of the Lunar New Year, one of the most important Asian holidays, and sent fear through Asian American communities already dealing with increased violence directed at them, some of it due to misinformation about the coronavirus.
Authorities said Huu Can Tran opened fire late Saturday on a mostly elderly crowd of dancers at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park. Nine people also were wounded. Tran, 72, was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Days later, farmworker Chunli Zhao, 66, opened fire at two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay on Monday, killing seven current and former co-workers, police said.
The White House had scheduled its Lunar New Year celebration before the shootings.
Both communities “will be affected by what they saw and what they lost for the rest of their lives,” Biden said, referring to the trauma inflicted and the need for treatment. “And as a nation, we have to be there with them. We have to be there with them. We don’t have a choice.”
He led the gathering in a moment of silence in honor of the victims.
Biden had ordered American flags on federal facilities lowered to half-staff through sunset Thursday out of respect for the Monterey Park victims. He said Thursday that he has been in touch with California Gov. Gavin Newsom. He also sent Vice President Kamala Harris, a native of the state, to Monterey Park on Wednesday to offer condolences on behalf of the government.
Biden had been in California on Jan. 19, just two days before the dance studio shooting, to survey flood damage along the state’s central coast following days of heavy rains. He spoke with Tsay earlier this week.
“Thank you for taking such incredible action in the face of danger,” Biden told Tsay in a brief video of the conversation that the White House shared Thursday on Twitter. “I don’t think you understand how much you’ve done for so many people who are never even going to know you.”
Tsay replied that he was still processing what had happened.
“For you to call, that’s just so comforting to me,” Tsay told the president.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver.
The league announced the approval Monday night, saying the transaction will be finalized later this week. The vote was 29-0, with the Cleveland Cavaliers abstaining, according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the final decision had not yet been announced publicly.
Ishbia agreed on Dec. 20 to the deal, one that put the total value of the Suns and Mercury at $4 billion. Ishbia and his brother Justin said then that they would be acquiring more than 50% of the franchises, which includes the entirety of the embattled Sarver’s share as well as some holdings from minority partners.
Mat Ishbia will be the Suns’ governor, Justin Ishbia will be alternate governor. They now can assume those roles just days before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, and with the Suns squarely in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race.
There are tentative plans to introduce Mat Ishbia on Wednesday at a news conference in Phoenix.
No other sale in NBA history has been completed with a $4 billion valuation of the franchise involved. Joe Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center for $3.3 billion in 2019, and Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion in 2017.
The sale was finalized hours after Jason Rowley — who was the Suns president and CEO — decided to leave the team in anticipation of the leadership changes, a person familiar with the matter told AP. That person, speaking on condition of anonymity because Rowley’s resignation was not shared outside of the organization, said Rowley’s departure was “shared internally” within the Suns organization on Monday.
Mat Ishbia is the chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, which bills itself as the nation’s largest mortgage lender. He had to successfully complete a vetting process by the NBA before the transaction could be finalized, and then the league’s other owners cast their ballots for or against the move.
Forbes recently listed his net worth as just over $5 billion. Ishbia's company went public in January 2021 and is a rival to Quicken Loans — the company that has Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert as its founder and chairman.
Ishbia played at Michigan State under coach Tom Izzo and was a member of the Spartans’ NCAA championship team in 2000.
The NBA suspended Sarver in September for one year, plus fined him $10 million, after an investigation found he had engaged in what the league called “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies.”
The punishment came nearly a year after the NBA asked a law firm to investigate allegations that Sarver had a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents over his nearly two-decade tenure overseeing the franchise.
Shortly afterward, Sarver announced he would be looking to sell the Suns and the Mercury. He bought the Suns in 2004 for $401 million, which at the time was an NBA record.
Ishbia has been mentioned before as a possible buyer of pro franchises — the NFL’s Washington Commanders, among them — and he is a prominent Michigan State donor.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. – After giving up 31 points to Trayce Jackson-Davis the first time it faced Indiana this season, Michigan State determined not to let Jackson-Davis it tonight.
The Spartans gave the the Indiana star single coverage throughout the first matchup, a 13-point Hoosiers victory in January at Assembly Hall, but tonight sent a double team at him whenever he made a move toward the basket. But Michigan State is not a team which double-teams the post as a rule and – this is a point Purdue coach Matt Painter has made repeatedly in regards to Zach Edey and it applies to Jackson-Davis, as well – if a team goes out of character to try to defend a star like Jackson-Davis, it might not execute as well as some teams which guard that way on a regular basis.
That was happened at the outset tonight. The Spartans sent a second defender at Jackson-Davis repeatedly, but they often did so clumsily and the IU star repeatedly passed out of the double team for open shots. Miller Kopp made a corner 3 off one kick-out pass and Race Thompson notched an easy dunk when his man left to double Jackson-Davis and no one helped. The result was a half in which Jackson-Davis scored "only" nine points, but dished three assists and Indiana led by as many as nine, though the Hoosiers trail 35-29 at the half after an 11-2 flurry by Michigan State to end the half.
Thompson played just four minutes in the first matchup between the teams, but he was active early tonight with so much attention being paid to Jackson-Davis. He got one-on-one looks in the post reliably and a significant portion of Indiana's pick-and-roll work came with Thompson rather than Jackson-Davis as the chosen big man. Thompson also tossed an excellent kick-out pass to Trey Galloway for a 3-pointer which Galloway knocked down, part of a 12-3 start for the Hoosiers. That start took the Breslin Center crowd out of the game; the environment early was not nearly as hostile as it otherwise might have been, though that changed as Michigan State got hot from the field.
One way the Hoosiers were able to keep the crowd quiet was to limit transition baskets. Michigan State loves to get in the secondary fastbreak off defensive rebounds and get easy baskets. The Spartans are able to make that happen on a regular basis because opponents get caught jogging back up the floor. To a man, Indiana has done no such thing tonight. The Hoosiers, guards and bigs, have sprinted back in transition and cut off Michigan State's lanes to the rim, forcing the Spartans to pull the ball out and run halfcourt offense, an area in which they do not excel. Michigan State shot 43% from the field and 1 of 7 from 3-point range outside of a 4-for-6 performance from guard Tyson Walker, who made his own offense. When MSU was in the halfcourt, IU did a good job of switching and recovering against the Spartans' motion offense and forcing some difficult shots. Michigan State tied the game late in the half with a quartet of 3s in quick succession from Walker, none of them easy and three of them from 25-plus feet.
The biggest problem for Indiana in the first half was foul trouble. Malik Reneau and Thompson picked up two fouls apiece – neither of the actions for which Reneau was whistled looked like a foul to this reporter, specifically a drive in which he lightly bumped a Michigan State defender in the chest and then scored over him, a tough development for Reneau because has worked so hard to improve his foul rate – and Jalen Hood-Schifino also left the game following a foul later in the half after scoring six quick points early. Michigan State went 6 of 7 at the foul line in the half while IU was 2 for 5.
Indiana controlled most of the first half, but Walker's flurry pushed Michigan State right back into the game and got the crowd going again. The Spartans surged in front as IU missed 4 of 5 shots down the stretch, turned the ball over twice and struggled to clear the defensive glass – Michigan State has five offensive rebounds and eight second-chance points. The Hoosiers are going to need to find a way to slow down Walker and limit the Spartans to one shot if they're going to escape with a win tonight.
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Florida deputies searching for escaped prisoner on the run out of Brevard County
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is searching for an escaped prisoner who left his work release camp Friday evening, according to a Facebook post.
Nathan Barker, 22, reportedly walked away from the Florida Department of Corrections Work Release Camp in Sharpes. Deputies said Barker left the area in an unknown direction from Camp Road in Cocoa and may be headed to Volusia County, where he is originally from.
Barker is 5 feet 10 inches, white, has blonde hair and blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a bright green shirt.
He also has a lengthy criminal history including drug charges and eluding law enforcement.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts or contact is made with this subject, please notify Agent Wynn at (321) 264-5100 or you can also contact Crimeline at (800) 423-8477 and be eligible for a reward
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GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — Funeral services were held Monday for the Mississippi prosecutor who worked on one of the renewed investigations into the 1955 lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till, a killing that galvanized the civil rights movement after his mother insisted on an open-casket funeral so people could see her son's mutilated body.
Joyce Chiles died of lung cancer Thursday at a hospital in Ruleville, a coroner told the Greenwood Commonwealth. She was 67. Services were Monday in Itta Bena.
Chiles was elected in 2003 as district attorney for three Mississippi Delta counties — Leflore, Washington and Sunflower — and served one term before deciding not to seek reelection. She was the first Black person, and the first woman, to hold the position.
In 2007, Chiles presented evidence to a grand jury of Black and white Leflore County residents after investigators spent three years re-examining the killing of Till. The FBI exhumed Till's body to prove that he, and not someone else, was buried at his gravesite in the Chicago suburb of Alsip. The grand jury declined to issue indictments against anyone.
The FBI had reopened the case in 2004 after filmmaker Keith Beauchamp compiled a list of at least 14 people — Black and white — he thought had some role in the kidnapping, beating and slaying of Till. He went to the authorities with the names of five people who were still alive. The Justice Department said the statute of limitations had expired on any potential federal crime, but the FBI worked with state investigators to determine if state charges could be brought.
Chiles told The Associated Press in 2007 that the renewed investigation did not produce evidence to support indictments.
″We are justice seekers and not head hunters,″ Chiles said.
Till, a 14-year-old Chicago resident, was visiting family in the Mississippi Delta in the summer of 1955. He and other young people went to a country store in the town of Money, and relatives have told the AP that Till whistled at a white woman working there, Carolyn Bryant. They denied that he touched her, as Bryant had claimed.
Four days later, white men kidnapped Till from his uncle’s home and killed the teenager, then dumped his body into the Tallahatchie River. The mutilated body was found days later, weighted down by a cotton-gin fan.
After Till’s funeral in Chicago, Jet magazine published a photo of his body.
A jury of white men acquitted Carolyn Bryant's husband Roy Bryant and his half-brother J.W. Milam of murder charges a few weeks after the killing, but the two men later told Look magazine that they had abducted and killed Till.
In 2018, the Justice Department reopened an investigation after a 2017 book quoted Carolyn Bryant — by then known as Carolyn Bryant Donham — saying she lied when she claimed Till grabbed her and made sexual advances. The department closed that investigation in late 2021 without bringing charges.
The FBI again reopened an investigation this year after people searching the Leflore County Courthouse basement found an unserved arrest warrant for Carolyn Bryant. In August, another Leflore County grand jury declined to indict her.
In the 2007 AP interview, Chiles said it would have been easy for members of the grand jury more than 50 years later to indict someone “based solely on the emotion and rage that they felt.” She commended them for not doing that.
Chiles said she had grown up on a plantation near where Till’s body was pulled from the Tallahatchie River.
Speaking of Donham, Chiles said: ″I didn’t feel good toward her; I still don’t feel good toward her."
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker has pulled out of the Senior PGA Championship after testing positive for the coronavirus.
Stricker revealed his positive test Tuesday on Twitter, saying he was “super bummed” and that it was “just a small setback.”
Stricker was out of competition for six months because of a virus that he says doctors never fully identified. He became ill last fall, about a month after leading the Americans to a record blowout (19-9) over Europe at Whistling Straits in his native Wisconsin.
He was hospitalized and lost some 25 pounds. Stricker has said he wonders if the illness was a reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine because he has regular health checks and annual blood work.
He was coming off a victory in the first of five majors on the PGA Tour Champions schedule, two weeks ago at the Regions Tradition. This would have been his fourth tournament in five weeks since he returned to golf.
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A MARTÍNEZ, HOST:
Let's hear next from Democratic State Senator L. Louise Lucas of Virginia. The tragedy in Chesapeake is in her district. Senator, before we get to gun control, I just want to know how Chesapeake is coping on this Thanksgiving Day.
L LOUISE LUCAS: Well, you know, holidays are really tough for some people anyway. And right now, we have - our region is in mourning because first - when it first happened, people were in shock. They were - just couldn't believe that it had come so close to home. And then once the reality set in, after the names started being released, people were in mourning. People are sad. People are fearful. I purposely went out to three supermarkets on Thanksgiving eve, just to kind of get a sense of how people were feeling. People were rushing around, still getting prepared for the holidays, but clearly, in their minds, was the tragedy just - that just happened in Chesapeake. And so people are mourning. I mean, people who didn't know any of these individuals or any of the victims are mourning.
As I was walking through the different malls, people were saying, this is such a tragic thing. When are we going to do something about gun violence protection? And that's just clearly what's on the minds of people that I've had an opportunity to speak to. They are fearful for their lives because nobody knows where the next incident is going to happen. So we are a region that's in shock. We're in mourning. It is a tough time because, as I indicated earlier, holidays are tough enough for some people. And to have this tragedy on top of all of that is just unimaginable.
MARTÍNEZ: And so on that, on solutions - because Virginia has had an awful run of shootings just in the past couple of weeks. You've said that the only real solution to mass shootings is gun control. And Democrats in your state, Senator, were able to do that in 2020. You were able to tighten control - gun control. But now Republicans control the House and the governor's office. So how possible is that now?
LUCAS: Well, I'd like to refer to it more as gun violence prevention. Gun violence prevention is the operative term for us because in order to get there, we have got to - we've got to get a grip on how we limit access to firearms to people who should not have them. Based on just some of the reports that we've got from the state police, we realize that once criminal history background checks are done, that there's a significant number of people who fall out who should not have been able - should not have firearms. And as a matter of fact, they've been denied a permit to carry. And as a matter of fact, a good number of those people who come up on that register also are in line for arrest because they know they should not even be - try to purchase a firearm. And so we've tightened the reins on firearm prevention, violence prevention, but we need to do so much more.
The bill that I introduced for universal background checks needs to be tightened up. We need to do something about firearms of mass destruction. And so there's so much more that we can do. And even President Biden said, with what he has presented, it just doesn't go far enough. So what we need to do is have legislators finally come to the reality that they are sitting back, allowing their constituents to be killed in these mass shootings because of our failure - when I say our failure, I'm talking about all elected officials - to do something to curb or curtail this violent streak that we're experiencing...
MARTÍNEZ: So, Senator, real quick. You mentioned...
LUCAS: ...Not just in Virginia, but all across the states.
MARTÍNEZ: Yeah. You mentioned President Biden. I know that earlier this year, Congress passed the first bipartisan gun control bill in decades. And poll after poll shows that Americans favor most of its provisions. Given a level of support like that, why do you think there is so little lawmaking on this? Just about 30 seconds, Senator.
LUCAS: OK. It is thought - it is because of the legislators themselves. They just don't have the backbone, the spine to stand up to the NRA and do what's necessary just to even save the lives of their constituents. And, again, President Biden has done a great thing, but he needs the support of his - of other elected officials.
MARTÍNEZ: That's Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas. Senator, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and your community.
LUCAS: We'll do the best we can. Thank you so much. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Which DnD dice sets are best?
Finding the best Dungeons and Dragons, or DnD, dice set can be intimidating, especially since each pair of dice will be associated closely with a character or world of your making. And while there are many different models of polyhedral dice out there, finding the right set could also unlock your creative role-playing and help deliver an optimal experience for you and your party.
This six-pack of Haxtec DnD dice sets includes all the dice you’ll need to start playing as the Dungeon Master (DM), or is a good addition for players looking to keep multiple sets of dice.
What to know before you buy a DnD dice set
Seven dice per DnD dice set
The average DnD dice set will include seven different polyhedral dice, including one each that’s four-sided, six-sided, eight-sided, 12-sided and 20-sided, along with two 10-sided dice for percentage rolls. These dice are commonly referred to as D4, D6, D8, D10, D12 and D20 in DnD parlance. That said, a seven-piece set may not be right for all buyers. Still, the best polyhedral dice are simply those that fulfill the buyer’s needs best, and
Other DnD dice sets with irregular makeups
Beyond the standard seven-piece arrangement, a common offering among dice producers is a set of several D6s, or sometimes a set that adds extra D6s to what otherwise would be a standard seven-piecer. Since the D6 is used in fairly high volumes in DnD character creation and gameplay, many find it worthwhile to stack up their supply of this die.
Playing, DMing or both
While any specific die isn’t required for a particular role in DnD, players and teams may have preferences for dice that the DM of a game should have on hand. You can definitely still run a game as a DM with just one set of dice, but many DMs use multiple dice sets in order to roll for different characters or to have extra D6s or other dice. No matter what set(s) you decide to buy, knowing your role in the game can help you narrow down the choices.
What to look for in a quality DnD dice set
Color and design
Ultimately, the color and design of a given set of DnD dice is the major selling point for most. This is because most dice roll exactly the same — as long as the dice are balanced.
Warranty
Since most dice sets are balanced, this makes the shopping decision largely about style. However, finding a DnD dice set with a warranty is a great backup option in case you receive the dice and they aren’t balanced. Many buyers are attracted to sets that have the guarantee of a replacement in case of a defective product.
How much you can expect to spend on DnD dice sets
DnD dice sets tend to be fairly affordable. While a single seven-piece set can cost as little as $7, a set sporting a special or intricate design could cost as much as $40. Multi-set bundles also range quite a bit in price, but usually sell for between $22 and $35.
DnD dice set FAQ
What comes in a DnD dice set?
A. The actual dice included vary from set to set. If you’re looking for a basic set of DnD dice, it will only include the polyhedral dice needed for gameplay. Other sets or bundles, however, may include accessories like dice bags, rolling boxes or dice towers.
How many dice are in a DnD dice set?
A. Standard DnD dice sets include seven dice. These usually consist of two D10s and one each of a D4, D6, D8, D12 and D20. Non-standard sets may contain any number of different configurations of dice.
What’s the best DnD dice set to buy?
Top DnD dice set
TOYFUL Six-Pack of Seven-Piece Tabletop Game Polyhedral DnD Dice Set Bundle
What you need to know: Six standard sets of DnD dice together, this bundle comes at an incredibly affordable price and features a variety of colorful seven-piece sets, along with multiple other accessories.
What you’ll love: The value, of course. But this bundle includes accessories — dice bags for each set, a rolling tray and a variety of stickers. In addition, each set of dice features a beautiful washed-color design with crisp gold or white paint for the numbers.
What you should consider: This isn’t suitable for those looking for a single set of dice. It is recommended mostly for those who play as DM or who just want multiple dice sets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top DnD dice set for the money
Haxtec Seven-Piece Tabletop Game Polyhedral DnD Dice Set in Blue Purple Nebula
What you need to know: This glittery seven-piece set comes at a price that’s doable even for those on a serious budget.
What you’ll love: This Haxtec set includes the standard seven dice and a bag to store them. These dice are offered in 45 different color and design combinations. Some include extra D6 dice for just a few dollars more.
What you should consider: Some users reported that their dice showed up slightly lighter or darker than they appeared in the listing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Haxtec Seven-Piece Finished Metal Bundled Polyhedral DnD Dice Set in Antique Iron
What you need to know: This set of seven comes in a beautiful faux leather dice bag and features quality brushed-metal finishing, making it perfect for boss battles and regular DnD gameplay alike.
What you’ll love: These zinc-alloy dice are beautiful to look at and feel good in the hand. In addition to the “Antique Iron” finish on this particular set of dice, Haxtec offers other similar metal-finish dice, all with a classic numbering font.
What you should consider: This set is more expensive than most standard sets of DnD dice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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