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Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.
The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars. The company says in documents posted Friday by safety regulators that the front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid. That would increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer.
Dealers will replace the hoses. Ford will mail owner notification letters starting April 17. They’ll get a second letter once parts are available for the fix.
Ford says it’s aware of one crash with no mention of injuries due to the problem.
The second recall covers more than 222,000 F-150 pickups from 2021. The windshield wiper arms can break.
Dealers will replace the arms if needed. Owners will be notified starting March 27.
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UT Chattanooga program aims to lessen nursing shortage
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — As the county and nation suffer from a nursing shortage, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is launching an accelerated nursing degree program to get more nurses in the field sooner.
UTC officials announced the accelerated bachelor of science in nursing degree program in a news release Monday. It will begin this fall.
The rigorous program is intended for those who already have bachelor’s degrees in any field and who want to transition into a nursing career, the news release said.
“It will be a tremendous amount of work,” Chris Smith, director of the UTC School of Nursing, said in a phone call. “This is for the individual who really has the desire to become competent as a bachelor-prepared nurse. They have to be able to handle a rigorous program.”
Unlike the traditional nursing degree pathway that takes around five semesters to complete, the accelerated degree is completed in three semesters, or one calendar year, Smith said.
“It’s continuous coursework,” Smith said. “Students will need a strong support system.”
Of the 59 credit hours required by the program, more than a third — 21 credit hours — will be completed in clinical settings, giving essential hands-on experience.
“The need for the accelerated program stems from a critical nursing shortage impacting health care not only in the Chattanooga community but across the region, the state and the country,” UTC Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Jerold Hale said in a news release. “The benefit of an accelerated program is that it effectively addresses workforce demands by increasing the number of desperately needed nurses. UTC will be playing a role in helping put nurses out there in a much quicker time frame.”
It also stems from a need to expand the university’s existing nursing program, which, enrollment wise, has been unaffected by the pandemic, Smith said.
“We’re very fortunate in the School of Nursing,” Smith said. “We’ve not seen a downturn in applications. Although my counterparts across the state and country have seen a significant downturn, we haven’t.”
Smith said the university has more applicants than available spots and has had to turn away qualified applicants at a time when demand is high.
“(Hospitals) are working toward getting adequate staffing back in all their facilities because nurses are the backbone of a hospital,” Smith said. “Other people come and go, but nurses are always there, and if nurses aren’t there to take care of patients, hospitals have no reason to exist.”
Chattanooga-area health care leaders praised the new program.
“As it’s a well-known fact that all of health care faces a critical shortage of nurses and nurse leaders. We’re excited UTC is helping meet this important demand by offering accelerated opportunities for nursing students to meet their educational goals,” Deborah Deal, chief nurse executive at Parkridge Health System, said in a news release.
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(LEX 18) — Country music star and Kentucky native Chris Stapleton is set to perform the National Anthem at this year's Super Bowl.
The NFL announced Tuesday that Stapleton, who grew up in Staffordsville, will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" for the biggest night in football.
The country music artist is known for some of his biggest hits, which include "Tennessee Whiskey," "Parachute," "Starting Over," and "You Should Probably Leave."
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Disneyland has announced its first-ever Pride Nite for two separate evenings in June.
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be held as a separately ticketed event at the happiest place on Earth on both June 13 and 15.
The event will begin with a pre-party mix-in from 6 to 9 p.m., and then it will have a private party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., where guests can take part in special events and ride the park's attractions after regular hours.
Among the special event experiences, there will be a Pride Night Cavalcade, an Ohana Dance Party in Tomorrowland featuring Stitch, a Pride Night Dance Club at the Rivers of America and a country line dancing event at the Golden Horseshoe.
Plus, there will be plenty of photo opportunities with Mickey, Minnie, Goofie and many more iconic characters!
A limited number of tickets will go on presale for Magic Key holders on April 18 no earlier than 9 a.m., and then to the general public on April 20 no earlier than 9 a.m.
More information at disneyland.com.
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NEWARK, Calif., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultima Genomics, Inc. and Genome Insight, Inc. have signed an agreement to collaborate to bring affordable whole genome sequencing solutions to cancer patients. As part of the agreement, Genome Insight will join the early access program for Ultima's high-throughput NGS instrument platform, the UG 100™, and develop an optimized version of its whole genome bioinformatics solution for Ultima's sequencing technology. The combination of Genome Insight's proprietary bioinformatics with Ultima's low-cost sequencing will make whole genome sequencing an affordable reality for cancer patients.
Although cancer is a disease caused by alterations to the genome, conventional NGS approaches typically use targeted panels that examine only a small fraction of this information. Insights into the whole genome can expand the understanding of cancer biology and provide important information for physicians in formulating a treatment strategy for each patient. Genome Insight's proprietary bioinformatics platform translates a cancer patient's genome into medically meaningful insights. Optimizing this platform for Ultima's high-throughput, low-cost sequencing architecture will enable delivery of curated whole genome sequencing reports to patients and physicians at a very low cost – even cheaper than conventional NGS panels.
"We are excited to partner with Ultima to bring affordable whole genome sequencing to cancer patients," said Young Seok Ju, CEO of Genome Insight. "The ability to analyze the entire genome at a low cost is a game-changer in cancer treatment, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this revolution. This collaboration is an important step towards our vision of using whole genome sequencing to improve patient outcomes."
"We founded Ultima Genomics to help overcome the tradeoffs scientists and clinicians are forced to make between the breadth, depth and frequency with which they use genomic information," said Gilad Almogy, CEO of Ultima Genomics. "Genome Insight's focus on whole genome sequencing is a perfect example of this, and we are excited to collaborate on this development."
About Ultima Genomics
Ultima Genomics is unleashing the power of genomics at scale. The Company's mission is to continuously drive the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. With humanity on the cusp of a biological revolution, there is a virtually endless need for more genomic information to address biology's complexity and dynamic change — and a further need to challenge conventional next-generation sequencing technologies. Ultima's revolutionary new sequencing architecture drives down the costs of sequencing to help overcome the tradeoffs that scientists and clinicians are forced to make between the breadth, depth, and frequency with which they use genomic information. The new sequencing architecture was designed to scale far beyond conventional sequencing technologies, lower the cost of genomic information and catalyze the next phase of genomics in the 21st century. To learn more, visit www.ultimagenomics.com
About Genome Insight
Genome Insight is a precision medicine whole genome platform company with the goal to accelerate the use of whole genome sequencing (WGS) for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment for cancer and rare diseases. Genome Insight's proprietary platform is an automated WGS pipeline coupled with a bioinformatics-powered digital solution that rapidly generates meaningful medical insights making it possible to use WGS in real-life clinical settings. Furthermore, this platform is applied in the research setting to advance novel therapeutic strategies in cancer and rare diseases. The company's headquarters is in San Diego (US) with R&D offices in Seoul and Daejeon (Korea). To learn more, please visit www.genomeinsight.net
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Milestone Flight Marks Another First for magniX in Electric Aviation
EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion solutions for aviation, today announced it has powered Eviation Aircraft's historic first flight of its zero-emission Alice technical demonstrator aircraft. The aircraft is powered by two magniX magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the only flight-proven electric propulsion systems at this scale.
In a historic day for aviation, Alice lifted off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), Moses Lake, Washington, east of Seattle. Lasting 8 minutes, the maiden flight of this revolutionary all-electric aircraft is a significant milestone on the path to environmentally sustainable air travel. The Alice marks a new generation of aircraft, as the world's first "clean-sheet design" all-electric passenger plane, built from the ground up around the electric propulsion system.
magniX is the global leader in electric propulsion for aircraft, having already proven its EPUs with flights of an electrified (retrofitted) De Havilland Beaver seaplane (2019) a Cessna Grand Caravan (2020) and a Robinson 44 helicopter (2022).
The successful deployment of Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) enables the Eviation Alice to produce zero carbon emissions, significantly reduces noise, and substantially reduces maintenance and operating costs.
"The first flight of Alice represents the new dawn of electric flight, and underpins magniX's industry leadership in electric propulsion. We are proud of our partnership with Eviation, and that together we can take this step toward revolutionizing the way the world travels," said Nuno Taborda, CEO of magniX.
magniX is on the path to FAA Part 33 certification, working hand in hand with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has granted magniX the first, and currently only, Special Conditions for establishing full certification of electric propulsion for aircraft.
In 2021, magniX was awarded funding from NASA to demonstrate the technology for its Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration program – a four-year venture accelerating the commercialization of electric aviation.
Electric flight will connect regional communities in ways previously not possible, and marks a technological leap that promises to redefine the transportation of people and goods for future generations.
Headquartered in Everett, Washington State, U.S., magniX is dedicated to leading an era of environmentally-friendly and sustainable aviation. magniX offers a range of revolutionary solutions including all-electric motors – which produce zero emissions and increased efficiency, for various aviation applications. magniX is a subsidiary of the Clermont Group, an international business group headquartered in Singapore. For further information, please visit www.magnix.aero.
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The scandal-plagued new Republican lawmaker Rep. George Santos has been charged by the Department of Justice and could surrender in court as early as this week, according to multiple reports citing sources familiar with the matter.
NBC reported, citing sources, that it could be a court in Long Island, New York where Santos surrenders to.
Scripps News reached out to the U.S. Department of Justice, who told Nathaniel Reed the agency was not yet prepared to confirm reports of the charges by Tuesday. Rep. Santos' office did not immediately have any further details to add.
A lawyer for Santos and a spokesperson for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
Santos has faced criticism and mockery in the media and from other lawmakers over a list of false statements and questions about his past. The freshman lawmaker now reportedly faces federal criminal charges that for the moment remain sealed.
The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that Santos said he had not been made aware of the charges, quoted as saying, “This is news to me."
“You’re the first to call me about this,” Santos reportedly told the Associated Press.
Multiple outlets have reported that CNN was the first to break the news.
Santos was expected to possibly appear in court as soon as Wednesday, but a confirmation of an exact date and time wasn't immediately available.
The specific nature of the charges was also not immediately confirmed.
New York Rep. Ritchie Torres responded to the reports writing in a statement, "The criminal prosecution of U.S. Rep. George Santos is long overdue."
Torres said, "Although the details of the federal prosecution are not yet fully known, one thing is crystal clear – either Rep. Santos must resign or House Republican leadership, under Speaker Kevin McCarthy, must summon the courage to join House Democrats in expelling him. Rep. Santos is a deep rot of corruption at the core of Congress.”
Rep. Dan Goldman of New York released a statement saying, "While we wait to see the exact criminal charges filed against George Santos, public reporting indicates that the charges relate to the conduct outlined in the complaint I filed with the House Ethics Committee."
Rep. Goldman said, "Now that Santos has been indicted, it is incumbent on Speaker Kevin McCarthy to eliminate the stain of Santos on this hallowed institution by removing him from Congress immediately."
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The LiveU Solo PRO brings a robust 4K streaming solution to the market in a small form-factor
HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveU today unveiled its next-generation Solo PRO portable bonding encoder for engaging live coverage, combining professional-grade 4K and HEVC video quality with rock-solid reliability. The Solo PRO ensures the smoothest streaming experience, combining up to six IP connections – four 4G/5G cellular modems, WiFi and LAN – leveraging LiveU's patented LRT™ (LiveU Reliable Transport) technology. Enabling a streamlined cloud production with an easy set-up, the LiveU Solo PRO can be used for any type of live event coverage, both indoors and outdoors, including corporate, entertainment, sports, government, religious and IRL streaming. Solo PRO is the perfect tool for content creators of all live platforms, including Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo and TikTok.
Dan Pisarski, Chief Technical Officer, LiveU said, "Our goal was to deliver a cutting-edge product that will service all streaming needs for years to come, including 4K, HEVC, and extreme reliability. I firmly believe that our users will find the Solo PRO is a future-proof investment for their workflow, providing peace of mind for their live streams using proven broadcast-quality technology."
LiveU Solo PRO can be used as part of an end-to-end real-time workflow. Users can go live directly from their camera/switcher to popular online platforms and any web destination.
Weighing just over 900g (2 lbs), the LiveU Solo PRO offers exceptional video quality in a compact and lightweight portable unit that can be taken anywhere. Streaming up to 4Kp60 resolution in H.264 or HEVC, the Solo PRO's HEVC capability offers the same quality in half the bandwidth of H.264, or twice the quality in the same bandwidth. Limitless coverage is ensured with extended internal battery time, easy-to-use USB-C external battery and flexible carrying options. With its modular configuration of up to six connections, Solo PRO offers the best results in any scenario.
For the first time, LiveU is introducing an optional add-on streaming tools package, Solo Stream Tools, for faster go-to-live streaming productions. This cloud-based package offers the essential production toolbox, which includes multi-destination, allowing producers to simultaneously go live to multiple social platforms at the click of a button, stream fallback, allowing the switch to a predefined message, and the addition of a logo watermark for enhanced brand visibility.
Pisarski added, "Solo Stream Tools can also be combined with Solo Connect, including modems, routers, data plans and the LRT™ cloud subscription, which means that you have everything you need to go live in one complete hassle-free package."
Troy Witt, President of Take One Productions, Inc. in Southern California, said, "We've used our Solos increasingly in every production we do. The Solo helps us produce content without worrying about any hiccups or interruptions to our live broadcasts. Solo PRO will transform our content because we can use HEVC to achieve better picture quality at lower bandwidths. This saves us money in cellular charges for data and for what we pay on site for terrestrial internet connectivity at hotels and conference centers. We are most excited for Solo PRO allowing us to use even more modems for reliability. More modems means we will offer a more robust, reliable cellular signal no matter where we are."
Solo PRO is available in two configurations, HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.0 + SDI 12G. Contact your LiveU Sales rep to confirm pricing and availability.
LiveU will be hosting a special live program, Solo PRO: The Sequel featuring a live Q&A with LiveU CTO, Dan Pisarski on Thursday, November 3rd at 11.00 am ET. Find out more: https://get.liveu.tv/solo-pro.
LiveU is shaping the future of live video, powering video production workflows and cloud services for news, sports, and other verticals. Building on our global market leadership and innovation, LiveU offers the highest quality, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end solutions for all types of live productions – producing more for less. Our broad portfolio ranges from our portable production-level field units and smartphone apps to satellite/cellular hybrid solutions and next-gen cloud-based IP management, orchestration, ingest and distribution solutions. With over 5,000 customers in 150 countries, LiveU's technology is the solution of choice for global broadcasters, sports, and other organizations (including government, education, public safety, enterprise, and production houses), streaming live video to TV, mobile, online, and social media. LiveU is a recipient of two Frost & Sullivan awards, 2022 Global Product Leadership Award and 2021 North America New Product Innovation Award, and a winner of the 71st Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards in recognition of its innovation and achievement in Video over Cellular Internet Protocol (VoCIP) technology. For more information, visit www.liveu.tv, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn or Instagram.
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RYE, N.Y. (AP) _ Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter. The results met Wall Street expectations.
The real estate investment trust, based in Rye, New York, said it had funds from operations of $28.1 million, or 28 cents per share, in the period.
The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 28 cents per share.
Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.
The company said it had a loss of $57.9 million, or 61 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $79.9 million in the period.
Acadia Realty Trust expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $1.28 to $1.30 per share.
The company's shares have declined 35% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $14.19, a decrease of 35% in the last 12 months.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal partnered with Pops Corn to provide Barbie fans with the ultimate movie-watching accessory, gourmet caramel popcorn in her signature color. Pink popcorn will be available at Barbie Blowout Early Access Screenings on Wednesday, July 19, and all participating Regal locations on Thursday, July 20, while supplies last.
"Barbara Millicent Roberts established herself as a fashion and culture influencer the moment she debuted in New York on March 9, 1959," said John Curry, Senior Vice President Food Service for Regal. "Barbie on the big screen is a dream come true, and we are excited to offer popcorn that complements her iconic style."
Coming into theatres with a 64-year legacy, Barbie presents moviegoers with a contemporary take on a beloved character who has generational nostalgia. To further acknowledge this convergence of past and present, Regal has applied modern style and flavor to cinema's most traditional snack food.
To get some Barbie-inspired popcorn for yourself, visit the promotions section at REGmovies.com for a list of participating locations and upcoming showtimes. Since supplies are limited, put on your best pink outfit and plan to pop in early for summer's brightest movie.
Regal Unlimited subscribers can watch as many movies as they want, whenever they want. Included with the subscription, enjoy 10% off all food and non-alcoholic drink purchases along with automatic membership to the Regal Crown Club. Through the Regal Crown Club, the industry's leading loyalty program, members accumulate credits on eligible purchases to earn rewards including free popcorn, soft drinks, movies and merchandise.
About Regal:
Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group, operates one of the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuits in the United States, consisting of 6,044 screens in 445 theatres in 41 states along with the District of Columbia and Guam as of June 30, 2023. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the company's theatre circuit provides its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable moviegoing experience. We are committed to being "The Best Place to Watch a Movie!" Additional information is available on Regal's website: REGmovies.com.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on Sunday urged Israel's new hardline government to refrain from “any measures” that could inflame regional tensions, in a phone call congratulating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his return to office.
The leaders spoke days after Netanyahu’s new Cabinet was sworn in, promising in its coalition guidelines to make settlement construction in the occupied West Bank a top priority.
According to a statement from the Egyptian leader's office, el-Sissi cautioned Netanyahu to avoid “any measures that could lead to a tense situation and complicate the regional scene."
El-Sissi also said his government would continue its efforts to “maintain calm” between Israel and the Palestinians, the statement added.
Netanyahu’s office said the two leaders discussed Egyptian-Israel ties and stressed “the importance of promoting peace, stability and security for the sake of both peoples and for all peoples in the Middle East.”
Netanyahu returned to power Thursday for an unprecedented sixth term as Israel’s premier, taking the helm of the most right-wing and religiously conservative government in the country’s 74-year history.
Jewish settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank could increase already worsening tensions between Israel and the Palestinians and upset the international community. Most of the world considers settlements built on territories sought by the Palestinians to be illegal and obstacles to peace.
Egypt and Israel reached a historic peace accord in 1979. Relations have generally been cool between the countries, though behind-the-scenes security cooperation remains strong. There have been growing signs of overall cooperation in recent years.
In 2021, then-Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with el-Sissi in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, in the first official visit to Egypt by an Israeli prime minister in over a decade.
The two Middle Eastern countries also signed a deal with the EU in June to increase liquified natural gas sales to European countries that aims to reduce their dependence on supplies from Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
Egypt has also for years served as a key mediator between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The bitter enemies have fought four wars since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in 2007 — most recently an 11-day conflict in May. Egypt has been working quietly to arrange a long-term truce. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Egypt-s-leader-urges-caution-for-Netanyahu-s-new-17688629.php | 2023-01-01 16:34:47 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Egypt-s-leader-urges-caution-for-Netanyahu-s-new-17688629.php |
In Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's social and economic reforms are moving ahead. We have a look at how those changes are playing out with the Saudi people.
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In Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's social and economic reforms are moving ahead. We have a look at how those changes are playing out with the Saudi people.
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Survey: 3.3 million US adults displaced by natural disasters
(AP) - More than 1.3% of the adult population in the U.S. was displaced by natural disasters in the past year, with hurricanes responsible for more than half of the forced relocations, according to first-of-its-kind survey results from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Household Pulse Survey results said that 3.3 million U.S. adults were displaced by either hurricanes, floods, fires, tornados or other disasters. The two-year-old online survey asked for the first time about displacement from natural disasters in results released Thursday.
Some states were impacted more than others. In Florida, nearly 1 million people, or about 1 in 17 adult residents, were displaced in a state that was ravaged by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in the fall. More than 409,000 people — or almost 1 in 8 residents — were displaced in Louisiana, which had a comparatively calm hurricane season in 2022 even though residents still were dealing with the devastating impacts from Hurricane Ida the previous year.
Among the states with lowest rates of the adult population being displaced by disasters were Indiana, Maine, North Dakota, Ohio and Oklahoma.
Of the 3.3 million displaced adults, more than a third were out of their homes for less than a week. About 1 in 6 residents never returned to their homes, according to the survey.
The demographic makeup of the displaced didn’t deviate much from the overall race and ethnic background of the U.S. population, but they tended to be poorer. About 22% of the displaced adults reported having a household income of less than $25,000 a year, compared to 17.4% for the overall U.S. population.
The Census Bureau sent invitations to more than 1 million households to participate in the experimental survey and collected a total of 70,685 responses in mid-December.
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Lloyd brings decades of experience building and leading fast-growth teams in healthcare innovation
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring Health, the most comprehensive mental health solution for employers and health plans, announced today that Robin Lloyd will be joining the company as Chief Operating Officer. Lloyd brings more than 30 years of operating experience to Spring, including an extensive background in healthcare innovation. Lloyd most recently served as Chief Product and Commercial Officer for Health Fidelity.
"We couldn't be more enthusiastic about Robin joining the company," said Spring Health's co-founder and CEO, April Koh. "We are especially excited about his agility to work with companies both big and small, bringing the resourcefulness and entrepreneurialism required to build a startup as well as the experience to operate at scale."
"Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to help build companies during periods of accelerated growth and transformation," said Lloyd. "What makes me particularly excited about joining Spring Health is that the more we grow, the greater our impact on individuals' mental health and overall health outcomes. This is the kind of purpose-driven work that so many of us look for in our careers."
Prior to Health Fidelity, Lloyd spent nine years at Nuance (recently acquired by Microsoft for $16 billion) building and leading a Clinical Documentation business that included Dragon Medical and the industry's largest medical transcription operation. Prior to Nuance he served in General Manager and leadership roles spanning marketing, channel development, operations, and innovation at Lionbridge. Besides a focus on transformative innovation and rapid operational scale, these roles have emphasized tightly integrated, values-driven teams and continuously developing, enabling, and empowering new leaders.
Lloyd replaces COO Riley End, who was one of Spring Health's first employees.
"This is a bittersweet moment as we say goodbye to Riley End, who did an incredible job scaling the Operations team from the very beginning to hundreds of professionals and thousands of providers," said Koh. "We wish him the absolute best and know he'll always be part of the Spring Health family."
Spring Health is a comprehensive mental health solution for employers and health plans. Unlike any other solution, we use clinically validated technology called Precision Mental Healthcare to pinpoint and deliver exactly what will work for each person — whether that's meditation, coaching, therapy, medication, and beyond. Today, Spring Health serves over 800 companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 corporations, and is a preferred mental health provider to companies like General Mills, Bain, DocuSign, and Instacart. For more information, please visit www.springhealth.com.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species, environmental groups said Monday in a petition seeking the change.
The petition filed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contends it was an error to take manatees off the endangered list in 2017, leaving the slow-moving marine mammals listed only as threatened. They had been listed as endangered since 1973.
“The Fish and Wildlife Service now has the opportunity to correct its mistake and protect these desperately imperiled animals,” said Ragan Whitlock, attorney for the Florida-based Center for Biological Diversity.
Under the Endangered Species Act, a species is considered endangered if it is “in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.” A threatened species is one that may become endangered in the foreseeable future.
The petition, also sponsored by the Save the Manatee Club, Miami Waterkeeper and others, contends that pollution from fertilizer runoff, leaking septic tanks, wastewater discharges and increased development is triggering algae blooms that have killed much of the seagrass on which manatees depend, especially on Florida’s east coast.
That resulted in the deaths mainly from starvation of a record 1,100 manatees in 2021 and is continuing this year, with at least 736 manatee deaths reported as of Nov. 11, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The 2021 deaths represented 13% of all manatees estimated to live in Florida waters.
Placing the manatee back on the endangered list would enhance federal scrutiny of projects and issues that involve manatees and bring more resources and expertise to tackle the problem, said Patrick Rose, executive director of the Save the Manatee Club.
“Re-designating manatees as endangered will be a critical first step in righting a terrible wrong,” Rose said.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has 90 days to determine whether restoring the manatee to endangered status is warranted and, if so, 12 months from the date of the petition to complete a review of the manatee’s status.
The Fish and Wildlife Service said in an email that officials are “aware of the petition. Service staff will review the petition through our normal petition processes.”
Meanwhile, state wildlife officials say they will launch a second year of experimental feeding of lettuce to manatees that gather by the hundreds during winter in the warm-water discharge an electric power plant near Cape Canaveral.
Last year, about 202,000 pounds (91,600 kilograms) of mostly donated lettuce was fed to manatees under the program. But wildlife experts caution that starvation is a chronic problem that will continue to harm the manatee population without greater attention to reducing pollution.
“With astounding losses of seagrasses around the state, we need to address water-quality issues to give the manatee a fighting chance to thrive and survive,” said Rachel Silverstein, Miami Waterkeeper executive director. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/ap-endangered-status-sought-for-manatees-as-hundreds-starve/ | 2022-11-22 16:30:29 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/ap-endangered-status-sought-for-manatees-as-hundreds-starve/ |
Senate passes defense bill with bipartisan support, but clash looms with House over social issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a massive annual defense bill that would deliver a 5.2% pay raise for service members and keep the nation’s military operating, avoiding partisan policy battles to move the bill forward with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote.
Senate passage, 86-11, sets up a clash with the House, which passed its own version of the annual defense bill along party lines after repeated clashes over social issues like abortion access and diversity initiatives. The partisan debate over the House legislation veered from a bipartisan tradition of finding consensus on national defense policy.
The strong bipartisan vote for the legislation in the Senate could give it momentum as the two chambers next look to settle their differences.
“I don’t think either party got exactly what they wanted,” said Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, but he said the bipartisan bill would help the military improve recruitment and prevent conflict.
The two chambers will now have to write a final bill, a test of the deeply divided House, in particular, as the traditionally bipartisan legislation was swept up in the disputes over race, equity and women’s health care that have been political priorities for the Republican party.
Wicker said talks with the House would start “very soon” and he feels confident they will be able to pass legislation, as Congress has annually since 1961.
“We always have,” Wicker said.
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., predicted the bipartisan Senate approach would prevail.
“The fact that we’re going to have a strong bipartisan approach on it says that we’re probably closer to where we’re going to end up than what the House has done on a partisan basis,” said Rounds.
The massive Senate defense bill would set defense spending levels at $886 billion for the coming year, in line with President Joe Biden’s budget request. Congress has to pass separate spending legislation to allocate the money, but the defense legislation lays out budget and policy for the Pentagon.
The House debate earlier this month was marked by amendments from hardline conservatives that pushed the bill to the right. In the Senate, where most amendments need 60 votes to pass, additions to the bill were bipartisan and more focused on military policy, with many focused on countering potential American adversaries like Russia and China.
A bipartisan group of senators, with an eye toward the potential for Donald Trump to return to the White House, included a provision to require two-thirds of the Senate to approve if a U.S. president tries to withdraw from NATO. Trump has been deeply critical of the military alliance and repeatedly questioned its value to the U.S.
Rounds also joined with Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana to successfully push an amendment to the bill that would prevent agents of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land in the U.S. Another bipartisan duo, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Bob Casey, D-Pa., pushed an amendment to increase Treasury Department oversight of U.S. investment into Russian and Chinese technology firms that work with “sensitive technology,” such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
Both Republicans and Democrats also supported the inclusion of a provision that would allow the Treasury Department to use sanctions against people and organizations involved in the international fentanyl trade.
Still unresolved is Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s refusal to allow hundreds of military nominations and promotions to speed through the Senate in protest of the Defense Department’s abortion policy, which covers the cost of travel for service members seeking abortion and reproductive care.
Tuberville has shown little interest in backing down even as some members of his own party have encouraged him to drop it. He is preventing quick action on over 260 nominations of senior military officers, including a commandant for the U.S. Marine Corps, frustrating leaders at the Pentagon and his own colleagues.
The House bill contains a provision that would end the Defense Department’s abortion policy. But that would not pass the Democratic-led Senate.
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2023 Delaware high school girls basketball tournament semifinals scores
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to speak at the Reedy Creek Administration Building in Lake Buena Vista Monday afternoon.
According to the Governor’s Press Office, DeSantis will be joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson. While the topic of the event was not released, the governor is scheduled to take the stage at 12:45 p.m.
Earlier this year, DeSantis stripped Disney’s control over the special taxing district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and appointed a new board to oversee it. But Disney quietly undermined the move, snatching away the new board’s powers and transferring them to Disney for the next 30 years.
“They can keep trying to do things, but ultimately we’re going to win on every single issue involving Disney,” DeSantis said at a news conference in Ocala. “There will be additional legislative action taken in Tallahassee that will nullify what they tried to do at the eleventh hour.”
The governor pointed to “things like taxes on the hotels,” and tolls.
“Under no circumstances should the State of Florida be subsidizing woke activism by allowing them to have their own government so we took it away,” DeSantis said.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said Friday that the major multination military training exercise launched in Australia sends a message to China that America’s allies are cooperating to defend their security and democratic values.
Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise between the United States and Australia but has expanded this year to 13 nations and more than 30,000 military personnel.
Del Toro and his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, welcomed ever-closer closer bilateral military ties as they launched the exercise at a Sydney naval base.
Del Toro said land, sea and air military platforms are becoming increasingly complicated and allies need to exercise together to be able to operate as a single task force.
“The most important message that China can take from this exercise and anything that our allies and partners do together is that we are extremely tied by the core values that exist among our many nations together,” Del Toro told reporters.
“We are prepared to actually operate together in defense of our national security interests and in defense of the core values that we all share,” he added.
Marles said more than 800 military vehicles will cross a single mobile wharf to be deployed at the Queensland state coastal town of Bowen during the two-week exercise.
“It’s going to be the most significant logistics exercise that we will see between Australia and the United States in Australia since the Second World War,” Marles said.
“All of this is actually building muscle memory between our two countries’ defense forces, is building comfort and familiarity and obviously not just between Australia and the United States but the other 11 countries that will be participating,” Marles added.
Del Toro and Marles were upbeat about progress on the so-called AUKUS deal under which the United States and Britain will provide Australia with a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology.
The closer military relationship will be underscored on Saturday when USS Canberra is commissioned in Sydney. The Independence-variant littoral combat ship, built by Australian manufacturer Austal, will become the first U.S. warship to be commissioned in a foreign port.
The original USS Canberra was a cruiser launched in 1943 named after the Australian cruiser HMAS Canberra that was torpedoed by the Japanese in 1942 with a loss of 193 lives while supporting U.S. Marines landings on the Solomon Islands. The Australian warship was named for the Australian capital.
The Solomons are again a security concern for the United States and its allies over recent security agreements the South Pacific nation has signed with Beijing.
Chinese spy ships have been shadowing Talisman Sabre exercises since 2017.
Australian Army Lt. Gen. Greg Bilton said a Chinese spy ship had been contacted in the Coral Sea off Australia’s northeast coast on Thursday and was expected to move into the exercise area.
“They’ve done this for a number of years. We’re well prepared for it,” Bilton said.
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Willson Contreras Player Prop Bets: Cardinals vs. Cubs - July 28
Published: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The St. Louis Cardinals, including Willson Contreras and his .690 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, take on starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski and the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium, Friday at 8:15 PM ET.
In his most recent appearance, he had two hits (going 2-for-4) against the Diamondbacks.
Willson Contreras Game Info & Props vs. the Cubs
- Game Day: Friday, July 28, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cubs Starter: Hayden Wesneski
- TV Channel: BSMW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: -110)
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Willson Contreras At The Plate
- Contreras has 22 doubles, 11 home runs and 35 walks while hitting .248.
- Among qualifying batters in MLB action, he ranks 96th in batting average, 48th in on-base percentage, and 76th in slugging.
- Contreras has reached base via a hit in 47 games this year (of 86 played), and had multiple hits in 23 of those games.
- He has hit a long ball in 10.5% of his games this year, and 3.1% of his chances at the plate.
- Contreras has an RBI in 27 of 86 games this season, with multiple RBI in eight of them. He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- He has scored in 30 of 86 games this season, and more than once 7 times.
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Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Cubs has a collective 8.4 K/9, which ranks 21st in MLB.
- The Cubs have the 14th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.13).
- The Cubs allow the sixth-fewest home runs in baseball (109 total, 1.1 per game).
- Wesneski gets the call to start for the Cubs, his first this season.
- It's the season debut and his first appearance in more than a year for the 25-year-old right-hander.
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Westworth Village home explosion leaves 1 injured
WESTWORTH VILLAGE, Texas - At least one person was hurt in a house explosion Thursday morning in the Fort Worth suburb of Wentworth Village.
It happened around 7:30 a.m. in the 5600 block of Watters Place, which is at the end of a dead-end street.
Neighbors told FOX 4 they heard a loud boom and felt their homes and windows shake.
Craig Strain, who lives nearby, says he rushed over to the home and pulled out the man inside.
"There was a fella standing in the middle of the house just screaming," Strain said. "I started talking to him and asked him if he was okay. He said he didn't know. I said, well hang on, I'll get you out of here."
"I heard a loud explosion, what I believe to be an explosion. Originally I thought the tree next door fell on the house, but in my mind I knew it was an explosion," said Tracy Sanders, who lives nearby. "The person next door was screaming. All the windows were gone. There was glass all over the bed and everywhere in the house. Sheet rock from the ceiling was on the floor."
"It was a bomb. It was literally an earthquake. Shook everything around us," said Codi Tanksley. "Their front door is on the hood of my 4-Runner and their tree that was in their front yard is on the side of my roof."
MedStar officials confirmed one adult male was airlifted to Parkland Hospital in critical condition.
Video shared by former FOX 4 car critic Ed Wallace, who lives nearby, shows police and fire trucks from several different departments blocking off the street.
A photo by Christopher Cook with the White Settlement Police Department shows debris scattered in the street.
Photo courtesy Christopher Cook, White Settlement PD
Atmos Energy has reportedly shut off natural gas in the area as a precaution.
The Fort Worth Fire Department says six homes in the area were evacuated.
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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Sievierodonetsk, the main focus of the fighting in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, isn't yet blocked off by Russian troops even though they control about 80% of the city and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of it, an official said Tuesday.
"There is still an opportunity for the evacuation of the wounded, communication with the Ukrainian military and local residents,” Luhansk regional governor Serhiy Haidai told The Associated Press by phone.
He acknowledged that Ukrainian forces have been pushed out to the industrial outskirts of the city because of “the scorched earth method and heavy artillery the Russians are using."
About 12,000 people remain in Sievierodonetsk, a city with a pre-war population of 100,000. More than 500 civilians are sheltering in the Azot chemical plant, which is also being relentlessly pounded by the Russians, according to Haidai.
In all, a total of 70 civilians have been evacuated from the Luhansk region over the past 24 fours, the governor said.
Two people were killed and another wounded in the Luhansk region, according to Ukrainian authorities.
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Ukraine says that its air defense system shot down two Russian cruise missiles targeting the Odesa region.
Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesman for the Odesa regional military administration, thanked the country’s air defense forces for striking down “two enemy” cruise missiles.
There was no independent confirmation and it was not clear if any missiles hit their targets.
Reports of overnight shelling came from other Ukrainian regions as well, with five people were wounded in the Kharkiv region.
Day after day, Russia is pounding the Donbas region of Ukraine with relentless artillery and air raids, making slow but steady progress to seize the industrial heartland of its neighbor.
With the conflict now in its fourth month, it’s a high-stakes campaign that could dictate the course of the entire war.
If Russia prevails in the battle of Donbas, it will mean that Ukraine loses not only land but perhaps the bulk of its most capable military forces, opening the way for Moscow to grab more territory and dictate its terms to Kyiv.
A Russian failure could lay the grounds for a Ukrainian counteroffensive — and possibly lead to political upheaval for the Kremlin.
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Carry heavy loads or even a pet dog on this standard, newly ungraded Addmotor electric tricycle
EL MONTE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Addmotor, a California-based electric bike brand, has upgraded its M-350 electric tricycle model and renamed it to Triketan.
Addmotor aims to lead a green way of exploring the world with the help of electric tricycles and electric bicycles for everyone. The 2023 Triketan e-trike comes with its latest EB 2.0 Electric System. It is a standard e-trike that is useful for daily cycling, strong enough to carry up to 450lbs, good for climbing slopes, and can ride up to 85 miles away. Addmotor has been dedicated to designing and developing electric tricycles for its customers. More models of the Triketan series are coming soon.
Addmotor's professional R&D team is constantly striving for new innovations to design an accessible electric trike that can satisfy most people. Similar to the Grandtan model (formerly known as Motan M-340 Electric Trike), the new Triketan e-trike is upgraded with the EB 2.0 System, which mainly includes a 48V*20Ah UL recognized battery, multi-functional headlight & taillight, efficient motor controller, and an easy-to-read display. These help ensure a longer range, convenience & a safer ride. Additionally, it comes with a pedal assist mode and a throttle mode, offering the options of pedaling or twisting the throttle to go forward. The 750W motor and UL-verified 20Ah lithium-ion battery pair perfectly with the Shimano 7-speed rear derailleur. Together, Triketan fits well in overcoming increased rolling hills and the weight of the 4-inch-wide tires.
While the electrical upgrade is amazing, the mechanical design is also special. For a larger loading capacity and great riding experience, Triketan uses a new integrated head tube with 4 projections that is cut from a solid metal column to mount the front basket. There is a gap between the head tube and the front basket to place the exclusive UL verified 15-core integrated cable to avoid cables entangled that occurred on the original Motan M-350 model. The e-trike even comes standard with rear basket and IPX5 waterproof storage bag as well as metal fenders featured with a u-shape style for better protection.
Triketan doesn't have the lowest step-over height and the footrest to support your feet. However, its top tube is low enough to approach and the fact that the existing top tube contributes to a traditional step-through electric trike with good frame integrity. The adjustable saddle is specially equipped with a unique backrest that can be adjusted up and down for personal sitting preferences. That means you can have a comfortable ride even on long trips. So, it is suitable for daily commuting, delivery, grocery shopping, traveling, or taking your pet dog for a walk. The e-trike is available in your choice of pearl white, black, neptune blue, sky blue, army green, or gray. For more information, please visit https://www.addmotor.com/products/m-350-p7.
Addmotor, one of the top e-bike brands, has specialized in designing & manufacturing various electric bicycles and electric tricycles, such as fat tire trikes, semi-recumbent trikes, cruiser bikes, cargo bikes, city bikes/commuters, all-terrain bikes, hunting bikes, and folding bikes. In addition to Triketan, Addmotor will be launching more electric tricycle models for those who value a stable & comfortable ride on any long trip. All Addriders can feel free to ride an e-trike to explore the world in a green way!
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Julius Randle NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Knicks vs. Cavaliers - April 15
The New York Knicks, Julius Randle included, face the Cleveland Cavaliers at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
If you'd like to place a wager on Randle's props, we dive into his available ones, providing some stats and trends, below.
Julius Randle Prop Bets vs. the Cavaliers
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Julius Randle Insights vs. the Cavaliers
- This season, he's put up 19.5% of the Knicks' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 18.6 per contest.
- He's put up 8.3 threes per game, or 21.7% of his team's shots from beyond the arc this season.
- Randle's opponents, the Cavaliers, have the NBA's slowest tempo with 98.7 possessions per game, while his Knicks rank 23rd in possessions per game with 101.0.
- The Cavaliers are the best defensive squad in the league, giving up 106.9 points per game.
- The Cavaliers give up 41.2 rebounds per game, ranking second in the NBA.
- The Cavaliers are the best squad in the NBA, allowing 23.0 assists per contest.
- The Cavaliers are the second-ranked team in the NBA at allowing threes, giving up 11.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
Julius Randle vs. the Cavaliers
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Best and worst NBA All-Star Game jerseys through the years originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
With the NBA All-Star Game just around the corner, Salt Lake City is gearing up for a weekend full of pomp and fanfare. From the 3-Point Contest to the celebrity game, there’s no shortage of entertainment on the agenda.
The weekend is also a chance to highlight the host city, and no better place to start than the jerseys. While some years have opted to go with a traditional All-Star theme, the 2023 jerseys lean into the unique topography of Utah, contrasting the sunsets and sunrises.
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But how do they measure up to past editions?
Here’s a look at some of the best and worst All-Star Game jerseys.
The Worst
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2014; 2017 - New Orleans
There’s so much potential for an event in New Orleans around Mardi Gras, which is why 2014 was such a disappointment. Between the cap sleeves and clunky fleur-de-lis, this was just a miss across the board.
Three years later, the NBA moved the All-Star Game from Charlotte to New Orleans in response to North Carolina’s discriminatory laws against the LGBT community. Whether it was due to a condensed timeline or some other shortage in creativity, the 2018 jerseys were another loss for the Big Easy.
2004 - Los Angeles
One year removed from classic throwback jerseys, the NBA strayed too far.
The 2004 jerseys included the conference in diagonal lettering, complete with the jersey number on the left shoulder. It had potential to be cutting edge and creative, but ended up more closely resembling a middle-school Word Art project.
2018 - Los Angeles
The City of Angels has been home to several flop jerseys, most recently the monochrome set in 2018.
Meant to be a callback to the turn of the century when players wore their specific team’s jerseys, the NBA revealed a series of black-and-white jerseys featuring only their franchise’s logo. While the simple design avoids falling into the category of egregious, it was simply too underwhelming for an All-Star Weekend.
Despite negative reviews, the league doubled-down the following season in Charlotte by keeping the core design of 2018. They did however, make some necessary improvements, adding a colored trim and three stars to create some intrigue around the jerseys.
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2007 - Las Vegas
Vegas might not have an NBA team, but it certainly made a strong case for the city’s entertainment value, starting with one of the sleekest jerseys in the history of the game.
The 2007 All-Star jersey, worn by the likes of Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, featured the conference names in a script. The text was complimented by a diamond design on the sides, giving it the perfect balance of class and creativity.
1995 - Phoenix; 1996 - San Antonio
This is a divisive duo, but I think it perfectly embodies the best elements of the All-Star Weekend. At its core, it’s a low-stakes exhibition of how entertaining the tenants of basketball can be and a chance to showcase an NBA market.
There’s no better way to do that than through the jerseys worn and the ‘95/’96 duo absolutely knocked it out of the park.
The 1995 version highlighted Arizona’s desert climate. Meanwhile, San Antonio carried on the tradition by prominently the city’s many hispanic influences including the Alamodome, chile peppers and a fiesta trim.
1977 - Milwaukee
While the All-Star Game has long been synonymous with red and blue, there’s no shortage of other colors.
One of the most notable examples was the 1977 edition held in Milwaukee. Similar to this year’s jersey inspired by the Utah landscapes, this jersey took a direct page out of the host’s book, adopting the Bucks’ iconic green as one of the primary colors. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/best-and-worst-nba-all-star-game-jerseys-through-the-years/3194639/ | 2023-02-14 21:52:11 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/best-and-worst-nba-all-star-game-jerseys-through-the-years/3194639/ |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have confirmed that a man was wounded in a shooting during an annual 10-day music festival in eastern Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Spectators scrambled for safety after a gunshot was reported just before Bethlehem's Musikfest entertainment was to end for the night at 11 p.m. Saturday. The festival was shut down for the night as a precaution and resumed at noon Sunday.
Police said Monday that a 20-year-old man was wounded in the abdomen and was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. Police said their investigation so far indicates that it was what they called “an isolated incident between two individuals."
LehighValleyLive.com reports that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Philadelphia office, which has agents at the festival every year to support city police, is assisting with the investigation.
Musikfest security was beefed up after two shootings in four days during the festival in 2014, one of which wounded a 17-year-old blocks away at closing time following an argument between two groups of teens. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Police-confirm-man-wounded-in-shooting-at-music-17374901.php | 2022-08-15 20:25:45 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Police-confirm-man-wounded-in-shooting-at-music-17374901.php |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man charged after Memphis Police said he fired a shot into a TV station along the Highland Strip Tuesday had his first court hearing Wednesday.
Jarrad Nathan is charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. He remains in the Shelby County Jail on $275,000 bond.
During Wednesday morning’s hearing, a public defender was requested, and a bail hearing is set for Thursday, May 4. A mental health evaluation was set by the courts for May 17.
About 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023, there were reports of a shot fired into the FOX13 Memphis station in the 400 block of South Highland. Several FOX 13 employees told us the gunman shot into the building through security doors with a rifle. We were told no one was injured.
Memphis Police said they arrived on the scene of a potential armed party at Ubee's in the 500 block of South Highland, just a couple doors down from the TV station.
The University of Memphis urged its students and staff to remain indoors since the situation was close to campus. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-firing-shot-fox13-memphis-studio-court-hearing/522-a00a9752-14d6-405c-ba2f-2e1ebaef5ebb | 2023-05-12 14:20:01 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-firing-shot-fox13-memphis-studio-court-hearing/522-a00a9752-14d6-405c-ba2f-2e1ebaef5ebb |
Officer who killed George Floyd pleads guilty in tax case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of tax evasion.
Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting, failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota for the years 2016 and 2017. Chauvin appeared in a Minnesota court before Washington County Judge Sheridan Hawley via Zoom from a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. He was standing in a room and paced around before the hearing began.
Chauvin and his now ex-wife were charged with multiple counts of underreporting their income and failing to file tax returns. His ex-wife pleaded guilty earlier to two counts.
“The true reason,” Chauvin told the judge, “is some financial concerns at the time.”
Chauvin was previously convicted on state murder charges for the killing of Floyd and on a federal count of violating the Black man’s civil rights.
Floyd died May 25, 2020, after Chauvin, who is white, pressed his knee against the Black man’s neck for more than nine minutes. Floyd, who was handcuffed, repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. The killing, which was recorded on video by a bystander, sparked worldwide protests as part of a broader reckoning over racial injustice.
Shortly after Floyd’s killing, Chauvin and his then-wife were charged with multiple counts for allegedly underreporting their income to the state of Minnesota and failing to file Minnesota tax returns. The complaints alleged that from 2014 to 2019, the Chauvins underreported their joint income by $464,433.
With unpaid taxes, interest and fees, the Chauvins, who have since divorced, owe $37,868 to the state, according to court documents.
The tax investigation began in June 2020, after the Minnesota Department of Revenue received information about suspicious filings by Derek Chauvin. The agency started an internal cursory review and then opened a formal investigation.
The probe ultimately found the Chauvins did not file state tax returns for 2016, 2017 or 2018, and did not report all of their income for 2014 and 2015. When tax returns for 2016 through 2019 were filed in June 2020, the Chauvins did not report all of their income in those years either, the complaints said.
The complaints said Chauvin was required to pay taxes on income from off-duty security work he did at several jobs between 2014 and 2020. Investigators believe that at one job he earned about $95,920 over those six years that was not reported.
His ex-wife, Kellie May Chauvin, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to two counts of aiding and abetting their failure to file tax returns for 2016 and 2017. Her plea agreement called for three years of probation and restitution with no more than 45 days of community service. The other charges were dropped. Hawley said she will be sentenced May 12.
Chauvin was convicted of state murder and manslaughter charges in 2021 and is serving 22 1/2 years in that case. He also pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating Floyd’s civil rights and was sentenced to 21 years. He is serving the sentences concurrently.
Three other officers were convicted of federal charges of violating Floyd’s rights. Two of them have also been convicted of a state count of aiding and abetting manslaughter, while the third is waiting for a judge to decide his fate on the state charges.
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ABOARD A GULFSTREAM IV, over the Pacific — The winter storms pounding California this month have often come into being thousands of miles to the west, in the moist air above the Pacific.
That has given a group of scientists and technicians a few days before one blows ashore to examine satellite readings, run computer models and plan crews and equipment, all of which culminates in a uniquely full-contact effort to understand these storms’ inner workings: By dropping sensors into them from the sky.
This past week, aboard a Gulfstream IV jet that was streaking toward Alaska as a giant storm seethed miles below, an engineer gave a quick countdown: “Sonde’s out in 5, 4, 3, 2 ...”
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A hatch in the plane’s belly sprang open. The sonde, a tube of instruments about the size of a model rocket, was sucked out into the frigid air and began plummeting toward the clouds, where it would investigate the storm’s innards and transmit its findings to the world.
Atmospheric rivers have caused weeks of flooding, power outages and evacuations up and down California and killed at least 18 people. But the devastation would almost certainly be even greater were it not for the weather forecasts that roll in before each storm. Emergency responders, dam operators and farmers now have piles of rapidly updated information at their fingertips about where these storms are headed, how soon they might arrive, and how much rain and snow they could bring when they get there.
Assembling those predictions still begins, however, by getting close to the action. The West Coast’s atmospheric rivers spend their early days over huge, empty expanses of the Pacific. No network of weather stations is collecting detailed information about their approach, as is possible for storms traveling over land. Clouds can obstruct satellite measurements, and drifting buoys mostly gauge conditions near the ocean’s surface.
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A program called Atmospheric River Reconnaissance, or AR Recon, is trying to plug this data void. It is led by scientists at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.
AR Recon is partly a research initiative, but since 2019 it has also been part of the federal government’s winter meteorological operations, with support from the Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This winter, AR Recon started flying missions earlier than ever, in November, to sample more of the early-season storms that have caused devastating flooding on the Pacific Coast in recent years.
The data these planes gather is part of a series of advancements in weather forecasting and the computer models behind it.
Richard Henning, a NOAA flight meteorologist who serves as a flight director with AR Recon, has flown research missions with the agency and Air Force for nearly 30 years. He used an analogy to describe how well weather models predicted the future back then: If you asked them what an acorn would look like someday, their answer would essentially be “a much bigger acorn,” he said.
Today, they would show you an oak tree. “That’s literally the difference in the sophistication of the models.”
Still, the reliance on crewed flights means this high-tech work can hit low-tech snags. In December, the Gulfstream IV had to be sent to St. Louis to fix a fuel indicator, forcing AR Recon to cancel several flights in the week before an atmospheric river hit California late last month.
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The next storm, on New Year’s Eve, was forecast to be moderate in Northern California. But it ended up stalling and dumping buckets of rain over a stretch of the region. At least three people died in the flooding. San Francisco nearly broke its record for single-day rainfall.
One reason the predictions were off, according to Michael Anderson, California’s state climatologist, might have been that AR Recon hadn’t flown the week before. The program was on a scheduled holiday break.
Scientists are still trying to better understand the features that can cause atmospheric rivers to intensify at the 11th hour, Anderson said. “Getting better at being able to forecast those, and getting the detail down to the watershed scale, is really where we want to get to.”
F. Martin Ralph, a Scripps scientist who helps lead AR Recon, acknowledged that although the program got an early start this winter, it didn’t have the staff, funding and aircraft availability to collect data during the holiday period.
“Now we’re learning the lesson, sadly, that we really should aim to have full coverage” of the rainy season, he said.
Each AR Recon flight begins with scientists and officials convening virtually and in a San Diego conference room to draw up a plan of attack. It was Wednesday. Another river of moisture was barreling toward California. A big one.
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With only three aircraft at their disposal — the NOAA Gulfstream and two Air Force C-130s — mission planners have to be strategic. They conduct analyses to determine where extra data from inside an atmospheric river might be most useful for improving forecasts, then they chart flight paths to hit those spots economically.
With the forecasts before any storm, “very small errors have the potential to grow to make a precipitation forecast really off,” said Anna M. Wilson, a scientist at Scripps and AR Recon’s mission director for the past week.
Early the next morning, a small team from NOAA, plus a reporter, a photographer and another scientist from Scripps, set off in the Gulfstream from Honolulu.
The mission: fly roughly 1,500 miles almost straight north, toward the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, before doubling back. This would allow the plane to cross two separate sections of the atmospheric river’s moisture-laden core as it swept east. And flying at an altitude of 41,000 feet to 45,000 feet would let the plane sample both the storm itself and the jet stream, whose powerful winds help shape the system’s course. Total flight time: about eight hours.
The NOAA Gulfstream, nicknamed “Gonzo,” is mostly kitted out for science, with a few concessions to the needs of crews spending long hours in close quarters. There are jugs for water and coffee, plus an icebox. Snacks aren’t provided, though the plane has a microwave for heating up food brought aboard. Squeezed into its rear is an even more cramped version of a commercial jet’s lavatory.
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Heavy racks of gear have been installed throughout the cabin with artful efficiency. A tail-mounted Doppler radar estimates how quickly the moisture is moving below. A GPS receiver measures how much satellite signals are refracted in the air to estimate the properties of the atmosphere around the sides of the plane.
Then there are the sondes, which cost NOAA about $800 each. The crew dropped more than 30 of them during Thursday’s flight, spacing them out to sample a wide section of the atmospheric river.
The data is transmitted to a global repository that feeds weather forecasts around the globe. But the first to see it are the onboard meteorologists, whose screens dance with colorful squiggles representing wind speed and direction, temperature and humidity — each sonde’s proof of life during its unimaginably chaotic 15-minute dive toward the sea.
Information from the sondes has begun to prove its value for making atmospheric river forecasts more accurate. Scientists have used the same computer model to generate one forecast that incorporates the data and another that does not, then compared both of them with a storm’s real-world effects. In some cases, they have found improvements in forecasts of up to 25%.
“That is unheard-of,” said Vijay S. Tallapragada, a senior scientist with NOAA’s Environmental Modeling Center who helps lead AR Recon. “If you look at the history of forecast improvements for precipitation, they were stagnant for the last 20 years.”
At the G-IV’s high cruising altitude, the serene blue skies struck an odd contrast with the unseen turmoil beneath the clouds. Luca Delle Monache, a scientist at Scripps, explained how artificial intelligence might someday improve forecasts even more. By scouring data on the mistakes a model had made in the past, AI techniques could augment its predictions going forward.
Years ago, Delle Monache got into this field because he loved the idea of using math to peer into the future. The math keeps getting more sophisticated, but the goal remains the same.
“The magic of telling you what is going to happen tomorrow — that always fascinated me,” he said. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/14/nation/8-miles-over-pacific-getting-inside-californias-wild-weather/ | 2023-01-14 19:36:20 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/14/nation/8-miles-over-pacific-getting-inside-californias-wild-weather/ |
Safeguarding America's Most Productive Farmland and Ranchland from Development While Expanding Equitable Access to Renewable Energy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Farmland Trust, Edelen Renewables and Arcadia today announced a partnership, Farmers Powering Communities, to combat climate change through solar energy development while protecting America's farmland and ranchland for growing food, fuel and fiber. The partnership provides more farmers with the opportunity for a new revenue stream and brings renewable energy to communities where it has not yet been available.
Farmers Powering Communities will advance community solar projects of 25 to 50 acres to provide green energy to those who do not have access to rooftop solar – connecting them with local solar farms and bringing resiliency to more Americans. Increasing numbers of U.S. residents have installed rooftop solar on their property, but two-thirds of Americans cannot do so, either because they live in multi-family dwellings or because they rent their homes or because they cannot afford it. Community solar projects bridge the gap, connecting people to shared solar facilities. The partnership will identify the best land for new solar farms, establish installations and link them to local energy providers who will provide the power to residents at costs lower than the market average. Together, the partners will work to create 500 megawatts of community solar capacity in five years.
AFT's Smart SolarSM principles will guide the location of development to ensure that it prioritizes solar siting within the built environment (rooftops, carports, irrigation ditches), on disturbed and contaminated lands (brownfields, landfills, reclaimed mining lands), and lastly, on marginal agricultural land instead of prime farmland. Where solar development occurs on good farmland, the installation should be agrivoltaic—or dual-use -- allowing farming or ranching to continue in concert with solar energy production. As we build new solar, it's critical not to harm agricultural systems which themselves help combat climate change by sequestering carbon.
"Farmers are on the frontlines of climate change, experiencing extreme weather events that impact their crops, livestock and livelihoods," said John Piotti, AFT president and CEO. "We also know that farms can be part of the solution to the climate crisis. Farmland can draw carbon from the air to rebuild soil when farmed using climate-smart practices like cover crops and reduced tillage. We need to dramatically ramp up solar energy production while retaining our farms and ranches. That's what this partnership is all about. Doing solar the right way and putting it in the right place is what we call Smart Solar."
"For too long, agricultural land preservationists and green energy advocates have been at cross purposes," said Adam Edelen, founder and CEO of Kentucky-based Edelen Renewables. "Bringing together those working to feed the planet with those working to power America offers an inspiring and workable path forward. This historic partnership will keep family farmers on their land, open a new front in battling climate change and benefit the checkbooks of lower-income ratepayers. This is a partnership in which everybody wins and is proof positive that Americans can bridge divides to make our communities, country and the world more sustainable, prosperous and resilient."
"Arcadia was founded on the simple idea that everyone deserves access to clean energy, and our technology platform already manages over one gigawatt of cheaper, cleaner community solar for communities across the U.S.," said Kiran Bhatraju, founder and CEO of Arcadia. "The nation's farmland communities have long been on the front lines of climate change, and this partnership will give them a powerful new weapon in that fight, all while providing steady new revenues."
"The partnership between Edelen Renewables, American Farmland Trust and Arcadia is representative of solar energy's new frontier," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO for the Solar Energy Industries Association. "Community solar projects are key to making clean and reliable solar power more accessible to families that have been left out of the renewable revolution. Together, these organizations will work to ensure that all parties involved, including landowners, rural communities, and developers, benefit from these sustainable energy developments."
Development will begin in 2023 across a number of states that have active community solar programs, including ME, MA, RI, NY, NJ, DE, MD, DC, VA, IL, MN, CO, NM, and OR. The partnership will also accelerate community solar access across the country through state and federal policy advocacy. For more information, please visit www.farmerspoweringcommunities.com.
American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. AFT launched the conservation agriculture movement and continues to raise public awareness through our No Farms, No Food message. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.8 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and supported thousands of farm families.
Lori Sallet
Media Relations Director
lsallet@farmland.org
Edelen Renewables is a Kentucky-based solar development firm with a founding mission of bringing the promise of renewable energy to the forgotten places of America. Actively advancing 20 renewable energy projects in 11 states, the firm specializes in "social impact solar," a development approach that maximizes the local social and economic benefits to the communities in which they develop.
Adam Edelen
CEO
Adam@edelenrenewables.com
Arcadia is the climate technology company enabling the zero-carbon economy. Founded in 2014 on the belief that everyone deserves access to clean energy, Arcadia manages the nation's leading community solar program, helping to tackle energy injustice while spurring economic growth with more than 1 GW of solar under management.
Gabe Madway
VP, Communications @ Arcadia
gabe.madway@arcadia.com
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With summer just around the corner, teens in Bernalillo County may be looking for work and the county itself is hoping to recruit them.
Bernalillo County is hosting a youth job fair Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center.
The county has partnered with the state's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to encourage youth with disabilities to apply.
The county departments that are hiring range from Parks, Recreation and Open Space — including the public pools — to Behavioral Health and the County Clerk’s Office.
All of the open positions are listed on the county’s job board. While it’s not required, if people apply online before the event, “it’ll be a much easier process for them to actually interview on the spot and get hired at the job fair,” said Talent Manager for Human Resources Cindy WeaselBear.
She said the county is looking to hire people between the ages of 16 and 24, though 15-year-olds with a work permit are eligible. A parent or guardian should attend with anyone under 18.
WeaselBear said applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and should bring their IDs and a resume if they have one.
“If they don’t, that’s OK,” she said. “But be prepared to speak to what you’re able to do and what you have done, what you’d like to do — a little bit about yourself.”
She encouraged applicants to be comfortable when they attend the job fair but not dressed super casually either — even if applying to be a lifeguard. And for those who’ve never applied for a job before, WeaselBear said not to worry too much.
“Don’t overthink it,” she said. “Just be yourself.”
In addition to job placements, the county said in a statement that it’ll offer information on career counseling and training, as well as assistance with job searches. | https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2023-04-28/bernalillo-county-to-host-youth-job-fair-encourages-those-with-disabilities-to-apply | 2023-04-28 18:30:14 | 0 | https://www.kunm.org/local-news/2023-04-28/bernalillo-county-to-host-youth-job-fair-encourages-those-with-disabilities-to-apply |
2 women seriously injured in Route 22 crash in Westmoreland County
2 women seriously injured in Route 22 crash in Westmoreland County
ISSUES AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. WESTMORELAND BUREAU REPORTER JIM MADELEINE SKEW JOINING US LIVE. WHAT’S HAPPENING EXACTLY AT THIS POINT ?. JIM: WE’RE AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 22 IN HARRISON CITY EXPORT ROAD, BUSY STRETCH ALONG ROUTE 22 IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY. IT LOOKS LIKE POLICE ARE STARTING TO LOAD UP THE VEHICLES INVOLVED. THERE WERE TWO VEHICLES INVOLVED. A TRACTOR━TRAILER ANDTHE SEDAN THAT’S ON THE TOW TRUCK. TRAFFIC BOTH WAYS IS BACKED UP SIGNIFICANTLY. GOOD NEWS IS THEY ARE ABLE TO REROUTE SOME OF THE TRAFFIC THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, ALLOWING THEM TO KEEP TRAFFIC MOVING A BIT. THIS CRASH HAPPENED ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AGO. POLICE IN MURRYSVILLE SAY TWO WOMEN WERE IN THE CAR, TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SUSPECTED SERIOUS INJURIES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THAT. POLICE SAY ACCORDING TO WITNESSES THE CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE TRACTOR━TRAILER THAT HAD THE GREEN LIGHT ALONG ROUTE 22. THE CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. LIFE HERE AT
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2 women seriously injured in Route 22 crash in Westmoreland County
Emergency crews have responded to Route 22 in Murrysville at Harrison City Export Road for a two-vehicle crash.Two women, who were in one vehicle, were injured in the crash and have been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.A tractor-trailer was also involved in the incident. The driver was not hurt, police said. Witnesses on the scene told police it appeared the car pulled out in front of the truck ahead of the crash.Traffic in both directions is being impacted, but is set to clear within the hour.
Emergency crews have responded to Route 22 in Murrysville at Harrison City Export Road for a two-vehicle crash.
Two women, who were in one vehicle, were injured in the crash and have been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
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A tractor-trailer was also involved in the incident. The driver was not hurt, police said.
Witnesses on the scene told police it appeared the car pulled out in front of the truck ahead of the crash.
Traffic in both directions is being impacted, but is set to clear within the hour. | https://www.wtae.com/article/route-22-crash-murrysville/42166326 | 2022-12-06 18:15:02 | 1 | https://www.wtae.com/article/route-22-crash-murrysville/42166326 |
D.O.J. reviewing potentially classified docs at Biden center
The Justice Department is reviewing a batch of potentially classified documents found in the Washington office space of President Joe Biden’s former institute, the White House said Monday.
Special counsel to the president Richard Sauber said “a small number of documents with classified markings” were discovered as Biden’s personal attorneys were clearing out the offices of the Penn Biden Center, where the president kept an office after he left the vice presidency in 2017 until shortly before he launched his 2020 presidential campaign in 2019. The documents were found on Nov. 2, 2022, in a “locked closet” in the office, Sauber said.
Sauber said the attorneys immediately alerted the White House Counsel’s office, who notified the National Archives and Records Administration — which took custody of the documents the next day.
“Since that discovery, the President’s personal attorneys have cooperated with the Archives and the Department of Justice in a process to ensure that any Obama-Biden Administration records are appropriately in the possession of the Archives,” Sauber said.
A person who is familiar with the matter but not authorized to discuss it publicly said Attorney General Merrick Garland asked U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois John Lausch to review the matter after the Archives referred the issue to the department. John Lausch was appointed to his post by former President Donald Trump.
The National Archives did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. A message seeking comment from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago wasn’t immediately returned Monday.
CBS was first to report on the discovery of the potentially classified documents.
The Justice Department for months has been investigating the retention of roughly 300 documents that were marked as classified and were recovered from the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump. In that instance, prosecutors say, representatives of Trump resisted requests to give back the full stash of classified documents and failed to fully comply with a subpoena that sought their return.
FBI agents in August served a search warrant at the Mar-a-Lago property, removing 15 boxes of records.
That investigation is being led by special counsel Jack Smith. Prosecutors have interviewed an array of Trump associates and have been using a grand jury to hear evidence.
It is not clear when a decision when will be made on whether Trump, or anyone else, should be charged.
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Associated Press writers Eric Tucker and Farnoush Amiri in Washington and Michael Tarm in Chicago contributed.
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CAIRO (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross said Thursday it had facilitated the release of 125 Sudanese army soldiers held captive by the country’s rival paramilitary force.
The soldiers walked free on Wednesday, the ICRC said, as the violent conflict between the army, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, enters its 11th week.
Fighting between the rival forces broke out on April 15 and has killed more than 3,000 people, the country’s Health Ministry said. Over 2.5 million people have been displaced, according to the latest U.N. figures.
The freed men — 44 of whom were wounded — were transported from the capital, Khartoum, to the city of Wad Madani, 160 kilometers (100 miles) to the south, the ICRC said in a short statement. It remains unclear where the 125 men were being held.
“This positive step means that families will be celebrating Eid-al Adha with their loved ones,” said Jean Christophe Sandoz, ICRC’s head of delegation in Sudan.
The RSF claim to have detained hundreds of army soldiers since the fighting broke out. Interviews with army detainees feature prominently on the paramilitary’s social media, with soldiers — who often appear bruised and frightened — telling their families they are being treated well by their RSF captors.
Earlier this week, both generals separately announced a cease-fire to mark the first day of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, which fell on Wednesday. Residents from East Khartoum said light gunfire and intermittent explosions could be heard throughout the truce.
Since the conflict broke out there have been at least nine cease-fires, but all have foundered.
The U.N. and other rights groups have continually criticized both forces for harming civilians and violating international law.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the U.N.’s mission to the country condemned the army for bombing residential areas, while accusing RSF of ethnically targeted violence in the western Darfur region and raping civilians.
Darfur, along with Khartoum, has been the violent epicenter of the ongoing conflict. In West Darfur province, the RSF and Arab militias have been reportedly targeting non-Arab tribes, according to local rights groups and the U.N.
In a report issued last week by the Dar Masalit sultanate, the leader of the African Masalit ethnic community accused Arab militias, backed by the RSF, of “committing genocide against African civilians.” More than 5,000 people were killed in the province’s capital, Genena, he estimated.
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South Carolina domestic shooting leaves 3 children, 2 adults dead: police
Investigators believe one of the adult men found shot dead in Sumter, South Carolina, home was shooter
Three children and two men were found dead at a South Carolina residence Tuesday night in what authorities describe as an apparent domestic-related shooting.
The shooting happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Whitetail Circle in Sumter, the Sumter Police Department said.
While few details were immediately released, police said investigators believe one of the men found dead was the shooter.
A source close to the investigation told WIS-TV that a father was dropping off his kids at his ex-wife's house when he encountered her boyfriend. The source said the father then shot the children and boyfriend before shooting himself.
5 DEAD IN APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE IN SOUTH FLORIDA
On Wednesday morning, a small memorial for the victims was set up outside the home while a crime scene cleanup crew’s car was parked nearby, according to WACH-TV reporter Brittany Breeding.
Authorities did not release the names or ages of the victims.
Police said there is no apparent threat to the public and officers are continuing to investigate.
More information will be released later, police said.
The Sumter School District said in a statement obtained by local news stations that the three children were siblings who attended local schools.
"Sumter School District is grieving the loss of three students," the school district's statement said. "Two siblings attended Millwood Elementary School, and another sibling attended Alice Drive Middle School. Our sincere condolences are extended to the family."
South Carolina state Sen. Thomas McElveen tweeted that there will be "difficult days" ahead for the Sumter community.
"Please keep our home community of Sumter in constant prayer," McElveen said. "Our hearts hurt for all of the victims involved, and there will certainly be difficult days ahead for our community in the wake of an evil, tragic and unthinkable act."
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Duke’s Kara Lawson and North Carolina’s Courtney Banghart have spent their short tenures building programs back to national relevance. North Carolina State’s Wes Moore is leading the three-time reigning Atlantic Coast Conference champion.
All of them are in the same area code.
This always-competitive market looks tougher than usual with the Blue Devils’ rising to No. 9, marking the second time since 2000 that all three have cracked the top 10 of the AP Top 25 in the same season.
Each team appears headed for the NCAA Tournament with at least the chance to play their way to hosting opening-round games; the first glimpse of where teams stand will come Thursday with the NCAA’s reveal of its preliminary top-16 seeds.
“If everybody is hitting on all cylinders,” Lawson said. “I think all three of these schools are hard to beat.”
North Carolina’s Triangle region includes Durham, home to Duke; Chapel Hill with 14th-ranked UNC; and Raleigh with 22nd-ranked N.C. State. Separated by no more than a 30-minute drive, the schools have accounted for 24 of 45 ACC titles, eight Final Fours and an NCAA title (UNC in 1994).
It’s been common to see two playing at a high level, but this is the first time since 2014 where all three reached the top 10 in the same season. No other state has had three different women’s programs do that this year.
“It just adds a little spice to everything, being so close, the history and all,” Moore said. “It’s great for the fans, and tough for the coaches sometimes.”
Moore is in his 10th season with the Wolfpack (16-7, 6-6 ACC), who reached last year’s NCAA Elite Eight. N.C. State peaked at No. 6 in December — its fifth straight season with a top-10 ranking — and even amid a January slide beat then-No. 7 Notre Dame.
Banghart is in her fourth season with the Tar Heels (17-6, 8-4), which reached last year’s Sweet 16 after stacking multiple strong recruiting classes. UNC spent five weeks in this season’s top 10, its first since 2015, and peaked at sixth.
Lawson is in Year 3 with a program that last reached the NCAAs in 2018.
“Listen, we’ve been bringing up the rear for a couple of years here,” she said. “What I’ve focused on is just getting our program up to a level of competitiveness and being able to put ourselves in position to compete with the elite programs.”
Her staff has reshaped the roster through the transfer portal to lift the Blue Devils (20-3, 10-2) to the top of the ACC standings. Sunday’s first-ever win at Notre Dame secured Duke’s first top-10 ranking since 2017.
“It’s kind of what I envisioned coming to this program, just bringing it back to where it needs to be and helping to get that foundation and that start of a new culture — just bringing Duke back to the top,” said Celeste Taylor, who transferred in two years ago from Texas.
“It’s obviously really cool to break into the top 10 and be recognized for some of the things that we’ve been doing and the hard work we’ve put in. … But we still have a third of conference play left.”
That includes head-to-head matchups. UNC beat Duke and N.C. State at home in January, while the Blue Devils beat the Wolfpack on the road in late December. UNC visits N.C. State on Feb. 16 while Duke closes at home against the Wolfpack (Feb. 23) and the Tar Heels (Feb. 26).
It illustrates why Banghart has long sold the region’s tradition in recruiting, noting: “You can drive 30 minutes on any Thursday night and you’re going to see a really good basketball team.”
It’s particularly true this year.
“I’ve been saying this a long time,” Banghart said. “Women’s basketball, all we need is a chance. And once you lay your eyes on it, you want to come back. So to have ranked teams, (fans) can see ranked games, which means you get more ranked home games, with familiar opponents— there’s no way that’s not good for growing our game.”
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Southwest Airlines flight credits will no longer expire
(Gray News) - Southwest Airlines said its flight credits to customers will no longer have an expiration date.
The airline announced the move last month, saying it’s a “first-of-its-kind policy” with such credits no longer expiring and allowing passengers to reschedule their travel plans.
“Flight credits don’t expire aligns with the boldness of a philosophy to give our customers definitive simplicity and ease in travel,” said Southwest Airlines Chief Executive Officer Bob Jordan.
According to Southwest, starting July 28, customers will see a placeholder expiration date of December 31, 2040, on valid flight credits. Later this year, that date will just be eliminated as the airline said it would continue to update its internal system.
“While other airlines eliminate benefits and value, we’re enhancing our experience again,” said Southwest Airlines Senior Vice President Ryan Green.
Southwest Airlines said it has also eliminated change or cancellation fees along with offering two free checked bags.
“Introducing this change in our policy is part of a massive effort to improve the things that are most important to our customers,” said Southwest Airlines Vice President of Customer Experience and Engagement Tony Roach.
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Isaac Paredes Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Blue Jays - April 15
Published: Apr. 15, 2023 at 9:23 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Tampa Bay Rays, including Isaac Paredes (hitting .294 in his past 10 games, with three home runs, three walks and nine RBI), battle starter Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, Saturday at 3:07 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his last game (0-for-4) against the Blue Jays.
Isaac Paredes Game Info & Props vs. the Blue Jays
- Game Day: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Stadium: Rogers Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Blue Jays Starter: Yusei Kikuchi
- TV Channel: SNET
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -182)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +550)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +120)
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Isaac Paredes At The Plate
- Paredes has three home runs and three walks while hitting .279.
- In eight of 13 games this year (61.5%) Paredes has had a hit, and in three of those games he had more than one (23.1%).
- He has hit a long ball in three games this year (23.1%), leaving the park in 6.3% of his plate appearances.
- In five games this year (38.5%), Paredes has picked up an RBI, including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- He has scored in six of 13 games (46.2%), including multiple runs twice.
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Isaac Paredes Home/Away Batting Splits
Blue Jays Pitching Rankings
- The Blue Jays pitching staff is 13th in the league with a collective nine strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Blue Jays have a 4.57 team ERA that ranks 15th among all league pitching staffs.
- The Blue Jays allow the fifth-most home runs in baseball (22 total, 1.6 per game).
- Kikuchi (1-0) gets the start for the Blue Jays, his third of the season.
- In his most recent time out on Sunday, the left-hander tossed 4 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up six earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP)Carlos Vela scored the tying goal for Los Angeles FC in a 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Tuesday night.
Vela scored the equalizer for LAFC (19-8-4) in the 64th minute.
Brent Kallman scored in the 45th minute for United (13-12-6).
LAFC will host the Houston Dynamo on Sunday. United plays on the road on Saturday against Sporting Kansas City.
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Join the community that twins passionate fundraising with any-sized donation.
DALLAS , Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "Now's the time to reinvent our interpretation of 'giving', and here at Kitti, we believe that if we all simply add to the 'Kitti', we can collectively change the world."
– Adam Shulman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Office at Kitti.
What is Kitti?
Kitti is your brand-new, community-focused fundraising and donation platform. Providing everyone, no matter where you're located, with the power to raise money for charity. Their mission is to change the way we donate by pairing any-sized contribution with passionate fundraising efforts – simultaneously building an online, supportive network and creating a culture which enables you to boost charity awareness, encourage fundraising missions, and inspire a global message of hope.
Why is Kitti different?
The key ingredient to successful fundraising is understanding that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. The team at Kitti are driving this message through their online community, teaming individual donations into one cumulative effort. From promoting fundraising events to showcasing the positive impact our contributions have, Kitti continuously gives back as you put it.
But that's not all. No longer do you have to single out one charity to support; Kitti allows you to choose how to donate: split a single donation across multiple charities, make a one-off donation, monthly contributions or focus your attention into discovering the fundraising efforts supported across their platform. Kitti isn't just about transferring money into an anonymous bucket; they purposely go the extra mile to showcase fundraising activities linked to your chosen charity, allowing you to meet the people you're supporting, share their message and be a part of their amazing efforts.
Building on the strength of many, Kitti is focused on creating a supportive, online community: "We've seen the spark of excitement when people unite over a cause they're passionate about, and we're determined to highlight the strength and power that comes from individuals working together," said Charlie. "Through this style of fundraising, we can level the playing field for charities so fundraising and donating is accessible to everyone."
Who are Kitti?
Born out of passion to help others, Kitti saw an opportunity to transform how we can work together in a time of need. With the cost of living rising, everyone is looking at ways to save money whilst still trying to support one another. Kitti provides that solution: "We understand times are hard, but we can't deny the buzz that comes from helping someone in need. A good deed encourages another, releases happy endorphins and brings hope to us all. Now more than ever, we want to keep that feeling going and Kitti ensures everyone knows they're a part of an important cause, because they are."
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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eventus, a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions, and Fennel Financials LLC, which just launched an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-focused platform offering retail investors access to tools to better engage with companies, today announced that Fennel has chosen to deploy the Eventus Validus platform for all of its trade surveillance activities. Fennel will also be using the platform's anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities.
Fennel launched its mobile investing app for equities in mid-November, providing in-app ESG data and rankings to educate retail investors on public companies' ESG practices. Through the app, users can invest in publicly listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as they analyze the data.
Jenn Gatherer, Chief Compliance Officer of Fennel Financials LLC, said: "We want our customers and regulators to know that Fennel has a true culture of compliance and that we have employed best-in-class systems and compliance practices at every level of the business, aligning ourselves with companies that do the same. We will evolve as the landscape evolves, and Validus enables us to do that. I believe having a customizable, automated trade surveillance platform is imperative for a real compliance program."
Eventus CEO Travis Schwab said: "We are delighted to provide the backbone for Fennel's trade surveillance program as the firm grows its business through a truly innovative investing app. It's exciting to continually expand into new and creative use cases in equity and other asset classes as our clients chart new territory and financial markets evolve."
Gatherer has been in compliance for decades and has deployed a number of trade surveillance platforms, including Validus when in a previous role. She said: "The customer service at Eventus is second to none. The firm's commitment to innovating, as well as hearing what's important to clients and making that a reality are extremely important to me as a partner in compliance. We can tweak reports to our liking, and that ability to act independently or with Validus support is really powerful. Knowing what I need to find and then refining the requirements as we learn how our customers trade makes my job easier and significantly more effective."
Also important to Fennel, Gatherer said, was that Eventus does not rest on its laurels and is constantly evolving to meet the needs of clients. "Many companies create a good system for the time, and they keep moving along with that system and really don't adjust it or engage with clients. If they do, it's often very slow to make those changes happen. The speed with which Eventus can make the changes is really impressive. If something needs addressing, the firm has demonstrated it can get that done instantaneously."
About Eventus
Eventus is a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions. Its powerful, award-winning Validus platform is easy to deploy, customize and operate across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), fixed income and digital asset markets. Validus is proven in the most complex, high-volume and real-time environments of tier-1 banks, broker-dealers, futures commission merchants (FCMs), proprietary trading groups, market centers, buy-side institutions, energy and commodity trading firms, and regulators. The company's rapidly growing client base relies on Validus and Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges. For more, visit www.eventus.com.
About Fennel
Launched in November 2022, Fennel is a mobile investing app that helps people understand a company's impact through digestible ESG data, as well as past and upcoming shareholder votes. With this information, Fennel allows investors to learn more about how companies operate and how they affect the world. Fennel refers to Fennel Markets, Inc., and Fennel Financials LLC. Securities are offered through Fennel Financials LLC, a member of FINRA and SIPC. Fennel Financials LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fennel Markets, Inc. and a registered broker-dealer. For more, visit www.fennel.com.
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More severe weather forecast for parts of US still reeling
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — While residents across parts of the South and Midwest pummeled by deadly storms and wildfires sifted through the wreckage of their homes Monday, forecasters warned of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead across much of the same region.
The fierce storms that spawned tornadoes in 11 states killed at least 32 people as the system that began Friday plodded through Arkansas and traveled northeast through the South and into the Midwest and Northeast.
Here’s a look at the severe storms over the weekend and what’s expected in the days ahead:
WILDFIRE DANGER REMAINS HIGH
On the western side of the storm lines that developed Friday were extremely dry conditions in Oklahoma that combined with high winds to fuel several large wildfires that forced interstate closures and sent residents fleeing from their homes.
More than 40 homes were destroyed across Oklahoma, including 30 in an area near the town of Guthrie, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Oklahoma City, where firefighters had urged residents to evacuate.
With their eyes burning and the heat of the flames circling them, Jessica Garinger and her family ran around their 10-acre (4-hectare) property with hoses Friday to save their family home built by Garinger’s great-grandfather in Guthrie.
“The wind was so terrible it was just like a blowtorch, and once we would get certain areas put out it would just reignite,” she said.
While neighbors evacuated, Garinger said her father, Jim, did not want to leave behind his cherished home, so she and her sister raced to help him. With the help of firefighters, they fought the flames until about 2 a.m., leaving with blisters, scrapes and small burns. Several of the homes nearby burned down.
“It’s a miracle that we were able to save the property,” Garinger said.
The threat of fire danger remains high Tuesday across portions of far western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, northeast New Mexico and far southeastern Colorado, with low humidity, dry vegetation and wind gusts expected up to 70 mph (113 kph), according to the National Weather Service.
MORE SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST
Forecasters say more severe weather is forecast for Tuesday afternoon and evening across parts of Arkansas, Missouri into southeastern Iowa and west central Illinois.
“That could initially start as isolated supercells with all hazards possible — tornadoes, wind and hail — and then over time typically they form into a line (of thunderstorms) and continue moving eastward,” said Ryan Bunker, a meteorologist with the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
The same conditions that fueled last week’s storms — an area of low pressure combined with strong southerly winds — will make conditions ideal for another round of severe weather Tuesday into early morning Wednesday, Bunker said.
Those conditions, which typically include dry air from the west going up over the Rockies and crashing into warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, are what make the U.S. so prone to tornadoes and other severe storms.
DEADLY STORMS BEGAN IN ARKANSAS
Arkansas was among the first states hit by the severe weather Friday when a tornado dropped from the sky and tore through the state’s capital, Little Rock, destroying homes and businesses, splintering trees and tossing vehicles. At least five people were killed in Arkansas, including four deaths in the rural community of Wynne, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Memphis, Tennessee.
Tennessee recorded at least 15 deaths, including nine fatalities in McNairy County, east of Memphis, said Patrick Sheehan, director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
Elsewhere, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker traveled Sunday to Belvidere to visit the Apollo Theatre, which partially collapsed as about 260 people were attending a heavy metal concert, resulting in at least one death. The governor said 48 others were treated in hospitals, with five in critical condition.
National Weather Service survey teams that earlier confirmed the presence of tornados in New Jersey and Delaware over the weekend said Monday that a tornado also touched down in Pennsylvania. The tornados were generated as a line of severe thunderstorms crossed the region Saturday night. Forecasters said one EF-1 tornado with peak wind speeds of 95 to 105 mph (153 to 169 kph) touched down in Wrightstown and traveled almost 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) to Newtown in Bucks County.
Four other storms were confirmed in New Jersey and one in Delaware, where a person was found dead in a heavily damaged home. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency said it was the first tornado-related death in the state in 40 years.
Nationwide, there were more than 800 severe weather reports over the weekend, including reports of hail, high winds and tornadoes, Bunker said.
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Associated Press reporters around the country contributed to this report, including Beatrice Dupuy in New York, Ron Todt in Philadelphia, Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Arkansas, Kimberlee Kruesi in Adamsville, Tennessee, Harm Venhuizen in Belvidere, Illinois, and Corey Williams in Detroit.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Kaitlin Armstrong fled the country in May just days after pro-cyclist Moriah Wilson was found dead. Court documents obtained by Nexstar’s KXAN reveal new details on how she was able to evade authorities for over a month after being accused of shooting and killing Wilson.
A search warrant for Armstrong’s belongings shows she had her sister’s passport, as well as a United Airlines boarding pass, also under her sister’s name, from Newark to Costa Rica.
Also found were medical cards and paperwork, including a receipt showing a payment of $6,360 for plastic surgery — for “Alisson Paige” — on June 23 at a medical center in Costa Rica.
When she was arrested, U.S. Marshals noted Armstrong’s appearance had changed, including a difference in how her nose looked. There was also bruising under her eyes. She told authorities the change was from a “surfing accident,” U.S. Marshals said.
Other items found in Armstrong’s possession included the following:
- Clothing
- Several small wallets
- Numerous credit cards under various names: Kaitlin Armstrong, Wheelhouse Mobile, Colin Strickland, and Dynamis Racing
- Papers with handwritten names, phone numbers, and credit card numbers
- Various receipts for Wal-Mart, T-Mobile and a bus trip
- A white Apple iPhone and box
- Currency: USA, Mexico, and Costa Rica
- Physical U.S. passports for Kaitlin Armstrong and her sister
- A driver’s license for Kaitlin Armstrong
- A social security number card for Kaitlin Armstrong
The search was executed on July 6.
Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson, the woman Armstrong is accused of killing, was murdered on the night of May 11 at a home in Austin. Wilson, a world-class cyclist from Vermont, was in Texas preparing to compete in a race.
Austin Police issued a warrant for Armstrong’s arrest on May 17, a few days after she had already fled the state. Armstrong was on the run for 43 days before she was arrested by immigration officials in Costa Rica on June 29 related to the use of the fraudulent passport, U.S. Marshals said.
“This is a challenge that, you know, we haven’t seen in quite some time, to where an individual left the country using a fraudulent document,” Deputy U.S. Marshal Brandon Filla told KXAN after Armstrong’s arrest. “But we were able to handle that challenge with the assistance of the international operations with the marshals service, where they have that communication established with foreign officials and diplomatic security.” | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/kaitlin-armstrong-had-6k-plastic-surgery-receipt-from-costa-rica-and-sisters-passport-search-reveals/ | 2022-08-27 20:15:31 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/kaitlin-armstrong-had-6k-plastic-surgery-receipt-from-costa-rica-and-sisters-passport-search-reveals/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street opened the week with heavy losses that put the benchmark S&P 500 at a level considered to be a so-called bear market.
Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine and a slowdown in China’s economy have led investors to reconsider what they’re willing to pay for a wide range of stocks, from high-flying tech companies to traditional automakers. Big swings have become commonplace and Monday was no exception.
The last bear market happened just two years ago, but this would still be a first for those investors that got their start trading on their phones during the pandemic. Thanks in large part to extraordinary actions by the Federal Reserve, stocks have for years seemed to go largely in only one direction: up. The “buy the dip” rallying cry after every market slide has grown fainter after stinging losses and severe plunges in risky assets like cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin fell below $23,000 on Monday. The price for Bitcoin neared $68,000 late last year.
Here are some common questions asked about bear markets:
WHY IS IT CALLED A BEAR MARKET?
A bear market is a term used by Wall Street when an index like the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or even an individual stock, has fallen 20% or more from a recent high for a sustained period of time.
Why use a bear to represent a market slump? Bears hibernate, so bears represent a market that’s retreating, said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA. In contrast, Wall Street’s nickname for a surging stock market is a bull market, because bulls charge, Stovall said.
The S&P 500, Wall Street’s main barometer of health, slid 3.9%. It’s 21.8% below its record set early this year and now in a bear market.
The Dow industrials sank 2.8% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite, which already was in a bear market, tumbled 4.7%.
The most recent bear market for the S&P 500 ran from February 19, 2020 through March 23, 2020. The index fell 34% in that one-month period, the shortest bear market ever.
WHAT’S BOTHERING INVESTORS?
Market enemy No. 1 is interest rates, which are rising quickly as a result of the high inflation battering the economy. Low rates act like steroids for stocks and other investments, and Wall Street is now going through withdrawal.
The Federal Reserve has made an aggressive pivot away from propping up financial markets and the economy with record-low rates and is focused on fighting inflation. The central bank has already raised its key short-term interest rate from its record low near zero, which had encouraged investors to move their money into riskier assets like stocks or cryptocurrencies to get better returns.
Last month, the Fed signaled additional rate increases of double the usual amount are likely in upcoming months. Consumer prices are at the highest level in four decades, and rose 8.6% in May compared with a year ago.
The moves by design will slow the economy by making it more expensive to borrow. The risk is the Fed could cause a recession if it raises rates too high or too quickly.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has also put upward pressure on inflation by pushing up commodities prices. And worries about China’s economy, the world’s second largest, have added to the gloom.
SO, WE JUST NEED TO AVOID A RECESSION?
Even if the Fed can pull off the delicate task of tamping down inflation without triggering a downturn, higher interest rates still put downward pressure on stocks.
If customers are paying more to borrow money, they can’t buy as much stuff, so less revenue flows to a company’s bottom line. Stocks tend to track profits over time. Higher rates also make investors less willing to pay elevated prices for stocks, which are riskier than bonds, when bonds are suddenly paying more in interest thanks to the Fed.
Critics said the overall stock market came into the year looking pricey versus history. Big technology stocks and other winners of the pandemic were seen as the most expensive, and those stocks have been the most punished as rates have risen. But the pain is spreading widely, with retailers signaling a shift in consumer behavior.
Stocks have declined almost 35% on average when a bear market coincides with a recession, compared with a nearly 24% drop when the economy avoids a recession, according to Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at LPL Financial.
SO I SHOULD SELL EVERYTHING NOW, RIGHT?
If you need the money now or want to lock in the losses, yes. Otherwise, many advisers suggest riding through the ups and downs while remembering the swings are the price of admission for the stronger returns that stocks have provided over the long term.
While dumping stocks would stop the bleeding, it would also prevent any potential gains. Many of the best days for Wall Street have occurred either during a bear market or just after the end of one. That includes two separate days in the middle of the 2007-2009 bear market where the S&P 500 surged roughly 11%, as well as leaps of better than 9% during and shortly after the roughly monthlong 2020 bear market.
Advisers suggest putting money into stocks only if it won’t be needed for several years. The S&P 500 has come back from every one of its prior bear markets to eventually rise to another all-time high.
The down decade for the stock market following the 2000 bursting of the dot-com bubble was a notoriously brutal stretch, but stocks have often been able to regain their highs within a few years.
HOW LONG DO BEAR MARKETS LAST AND HOW DEEP DO THEY GO?
On average, bear markets have taken 13 months to go from peak to trough and 27 months to get back to breakeven since World War II. The S&P 500 index has fallen an average of 33% during bear markets in that time. The biggest decline since 1945 occurred in the 2007-2009 bear market when the S&P 500 fell 57%.
History shows that the faster an index enters into a bear market, the shallower they tend to be. Historically, stocks have taken 251 days (8.3 months) to fall into a bear market. When the S&P 500 has fallen 20% at a faster clip, the index has averaged a loss of 28%.
The longest bear market lasted 61 months and ended in March 1942. It cut the index by 60%.
HOW DO WE KNOW WHEN A BEAR MARKET HAS ENDED?
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Hosted alongside Wells Fargo and NBC News/MSNBC anchor Richard Lui; seminars open to community organizations will take place at AMC Theatres in New York and San Francisco in March
NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the alarming rise in hate incidents across major U.S. cities, Right To Be (formerly Hollaback!), a nonprofit working to end harassment in all its forms, and Wells Fargo have joined forces to hold bystander intervention workshops at AMC Theatres in New York City (March 9) and San Francisco (March 15).
Hosted alongside NBC News / MSNBC anchor Richard Lui and made possible with additional support by Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC and AARP, the events will feature an educational session covering the five D's of bystander intervention (Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, Direct) and a panel discussion with community leaders on bias-motivated harassment. The workshops aim to educate individuals on the proactive measures they can take to safely de-escalate situations and assist victims. To learn more about bystander intervention, visit RightToBe.org.
Hate crimes in the U.S. have increased steadily in recent years, with 7,262 cases reported in 2021, per FBI data, marking the third-highest total in the last decade. Recent data suggests that crimes motivated by race, religion, gender, or other factors continued to rise in major American cities last year. New York City and San Francisco were selected as the first two locations for bystander intervention workshops due to their high number of reported hate crimes.
"We can witness harassment in various forms, from covert racial microaggressions in everyday life to overt gender discrimination in the workplace. Oftentimes, we want to diffuse the situation but don't know how," said Emily May, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Right To Be. "These workshops will empower the public with the skills they need to navigate instances of harassment as a bystander. Our goal is to transform bystanders into allies!"
The events are part of a national bystander intervention initiative launched last December with the release of a series of online videos directed by Richard Lui as a volunteer on behalf of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). A public service announcement for the program is currently airing on Comcast channels nationwide and ran in AMC movie theaters across all 50 states.
"In my reporting on anti-Asian hate and attacks against Black, Latina/o/x, and LGBTQIA+ communities over the past ten years, I've seen how bystanders want to help but aren't sure how," said Richard Lui. "The need to equip folks to safely intervene and de-escalate a situation is greater than ever."
"At Wells Fargo, we are committed to creating a culture with broad representation of who we are, how we think, and how we make decisions. Having an inclusive environment in which differences and perspectives are respected and valued is both a business imperative and the right thing to do," added Kimberly Bertz, Wells Fargo Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion Strategy and Employee Affairs. "As an organization that operates in many cities and neighborhoods where hate incidents have occurred, this also is a concern for Wells Fargo. The bystander intervention workshops are a great way of celebrating belonging, because they create a sense of unity and connectedness among individuals, while reminding us all of the important role we play in keeping our communities safe."
About Right To Be
Right To Be is a people-powered movement working to build a world free of harassment and filled with humanity. We are a team of educators, motivators, and facilitators who are listening, guiding, and cheering you on. Every day, we train hundreds of people to respond to, intervene in, and heal from harassment. We hold space for people experiencing harassment to share their stories for affirmation and support. And we prepare new leaders to create workplaces, schools, and communities around the world that are filled with humanity. For more information or how you can get involved, visit www.righttobe.org. Follow Right To Be on Twitter and Facebook at, @righttobeorg.
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune's 2022 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy.
News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.
Additional information may be found at www.wellsfargo.com | Twitter: @WellsFargo
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Leading legal funding company seeing uptick in malpractice applications in recent months; expects trend to continue
NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay Pre Settlement Funding Company announced today that they are seeing an increase in the number of medical malpractice funding applications. More complex than a typical personal injury lawsuit, these cases are aimed specifically toward negligent medical providers such as doctors, EMTs, nurses, and/or anyone who has caused a patient physical or emotional harm. Hospitals and surgery centers can also be targeted for compensation by patients who've received less-than-exemplary service. Basically, medical malpractice is a form of lawsuit that applies when there is personal injury inflicted on a patient while receiving medical care.
Legal-Bay has vast experience with medical malpractice lawsuits, and is why they are considered one of the best lawsuit funding companies in the industry. Whether you've already filed suit or need a lawyer in order to start the process, Legal-Bay can help.
Chris Janish, CEO of Legal-Bay commented, "Resolution for malpractice cases can take years to resolve. In the meantime, these patients who've been harmed may be out of work due to their injuries, yet still need some sort of financial assistance before they can even begin to get on with their lives. Many plaintiffs frustrated with the sluggish judicial process are choosing to apply for lawsuit cash advances rather than wait indefinitely for their cases to see the inside of a courtroom."
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CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 15, 2023
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Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Monday.
CAZ013-162300-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations...61 to 69 lower elevations.
Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Colder. Lows 30 to 42 higher elevations...39 to 46 lower
elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain
and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 39 to 54 higher
elevations...52 to 60 lower elevations. No snow accumulation
lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level
4000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing southwest winds up to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers, snow showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely
after midnight. Colder. Lows 23 to 35 higher elevations...32 to
38 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up
to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing
southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations...48 to 56 lower elevations. No
snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher
elevations. Snow level 2500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up
to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Lows 23 to 37.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow
showers. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 23 to 38.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs 51 to 66.
Lows 28 to 43.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 60 to 75.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 51. Highs
62 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 67 45 59 / 10 0 40
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CAZ014-162300-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs 50 to 61. Prevailing south
winds up to 10 mph increasing to southwest 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 38. Prevailing southwest
winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain
and snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 41 to 53. Snow
level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph
increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers, snow showers likely and a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then snow showers likely
after midnight. Windy, colder. Lows 20 to 30. Snow accumulation
up to 1 inch lower elevations...except 1 to 5 inches higher
elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds
15 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the
morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs
35 to 47. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up to
1 inch higher elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Lows 19 to 30.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 38 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 28.
Highs 42 to 57.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 28 to 35.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 57 to 68.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 39. Highs
57 to 72.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 58 35 49 / 0 0 40
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CAZ015-162300-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 71. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 44 to 50. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 57 to 65. South winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to
25 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of
rain showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 36 to 42. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers. Highs 53 to 61. South
winds up to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 37.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 64.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 39.
Highs 60 to 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to
51. Highs 66 to 76.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 81.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 69 45 61 / 0 0 30
RED BLUFF 70 47 63 / 0 0 20
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CAZ016-162300-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 73. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph
shifting to the northwest after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 61 to 67. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain showers after midnight.
Lows 39 to 44. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 57 to 63. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 42.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 65.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 41.
Highs 61 to 71.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 49. Highs
68 to 78.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 52. Highs
74 to 82.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 71 49 65 / 0 0 0
OROVILLE 70 49 64 / 0 0 0
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 71 48 65 / 0 0 0
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CAZ017-162300-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 73. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 48. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 59 to 67. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows around
43. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 57 to 64. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 39.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 66.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 41.
Highs 62 to 72.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around
50. Highs 69 to 79.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 76 to 82.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 71 47 65 / 0 0 0
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 69 45 64 / 0 0 0
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CAZ018-162300-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Near the bay, mostly cloudy in the morning then
clearing. Highs 64 to 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Near the bay, mostly clear in the
evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 49. West winds
10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Highs 59 to 65. West winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near the bay, mostly clear in the
evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy. Lows around 44. West
winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 58 to 63. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 41.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 61 to 66.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 41.
Highs 64 to 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 48.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 73 to 79.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 51. Highs
74 to 80.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 69 43 63 / 0 0 0
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CAZ019-162300-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 71. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 48. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 57 to 65. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46. West winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 56 to 64. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 37 to 43.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 66.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 38 to 44.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 65 to 72. Lows
40 to 50.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 72 to 82. Lows
45 to 54.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 71 45 65 / 0 0 0
MODESTO 71 45 65 / 0 0 0
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CAZ063-162300-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 44 to 59 higher elevations...62 to
68 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Colder. Lows 28 to 43 higher elevations...around 44 lower
elevations. Prevailing west winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain
showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain
and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 37 to 52 higher
elevations...55 to 61 lower elevations. No snow accumulation
lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level
4000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Breezy, colder. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations...around
37 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up
to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing
west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers in the afternoon. Highs 32 to 47 higher elevations...
48 to 56 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower
elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level
2500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 38.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 41 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24 to 39.
Highs 46 to 61.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to
52. Highs 54 to 69.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 53 35 46 / 0 0 20
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CAZ066-162300-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 68. Prevailing southeast winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. Prevailing southwest
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 48 to 60. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers, snow showers
likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Colder. Lows 31 to 43. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up
to 1 inch higher elevations. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow
showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 44 to 56. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 30 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 47 to 59.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 42.
Highs 50 to 65.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to
53. Highs 59 to 74.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 62 46 54 / 0 0 10
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CAZ067-162300-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 68. Prevailing southeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 46. Prevailing southwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 51 to 61. Prevailing southeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
35 to 43. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers
in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs 47 to
59. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 39.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 50 to 62.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 41.
Highs 52 to 67.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to
51. Highs 61 to 74.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 67 to 77.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 61 41 54 / 0 0 0
JACKSON 64 43 57 / 0 0 0
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CAZ068-162300-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 39 to 54 higher elevations...46 to
60 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 26 to 41. Prevailing southwest winds up to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations...38 to 53 lower
elevations. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations...up
to 2 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing
southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Heavy snow showers, rain showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then snow showers likely
and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy,
colder. Lows 18 to 33. Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches lower
elevations...except 5 to 10 inches higher elevations. Snow level
4000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs
25 to 40 higher elevations...32 to 46 lower elevations.
Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers.
Lows 18 to 33.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs 33 to 48.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 17 to 32.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 44 to
59. Lows 22 to 37.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 51 to 66.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 44. Highs
53 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 63 36 55 / 0 0 10
CHESTER 56 28 49 / 0 0 20
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CAZ069-162300-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
1225 AM PDT Sun Apr 16 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 41 to 56 higher elevations...54 to 64 lower
elevations. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 22 to 36 higher
elevations...34 to 44 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Gusts
up to 30 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 15 to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...45 to 57 lower
elevations. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph...except southwest 10 to 35 mph over ridges.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers
in the evening, then a chance of heavy rain and snow showers
likely after midnight. Breezy, colder. Lows 17 to 31 higher
elevations...29 to 37 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to
2 inches lower elevations...except 1 to 7 inches higher
elevations. Snow level 4500 feet. Prevailing southwest winds
10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph...except southwest 10 to
40 mph over ridges.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
morning, then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
Highs 27 to 42 higher elevations...39 to 51 lower elevations.
Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
40 mph...except southwest 10 to 30 mph over ridges.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of heavy snow
showers. Colder. Lows 17 to 32.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 35 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19 to 34.
Highs 41 to 56.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to
45. Highs 49 to 64.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 53 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BLUE CANYON 53 35 44 / 0 0 0
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Regulators are worried that faucet leaks in Boeing 787 jets could pose a safety hazard by water seeping into the planes’ electronics during flights.
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed Friday to order repetitive inspections and, if leaks are found, replacing faucet parts. The move comes after reports of water from lavatories getting under the cabin floor and into electronic equipment bays.
The FAA said the leaks could damage critical equipment and lead to a “loss of continued safe flight and landing.”
The agency said one airline found wet carpet in the cockpit of a plane and, when it inspected its entire fleet of 787s, found “multiple” planes with leaking faucets. The FAA did not identify the airline.
Boeing advised airlines in November about the issue, which has been traced to an O-ring seal and described as a slow leak — about 8 ounces of water per hour. However, Boeing said the issue was limited to certain 787s while the FAA order would cover all of them.
The FAA described the extra inspections as a temporary measure while the manufacturer redesigns the faucet modules.
A Boeing spokesman said the redesign is complete and the company is working with its supplier and customers to determine when planes can be retrofitted with new parts.
Japanese aircraft parts maker Jamco says on its website that it is the exclusive provider of lavatories for all two-aisle Boeing jets such as the 787. The company did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
There will be a 45-day period for comments before the FAA proposal can become a final order.
The inspections would apply to 140 planes in U.S. fleets. Boeing calls the 787 the Dreamliner. It is a bigger plane than the 737 Max and is used extensively on long flights including international ones.
Dreamliner deliveries have been halted for several stretches during the past two years because of FAA concern over production flaws, although deliveries recently resumed after the latest stoppage. | https://www.kron4.com/news/business/ap-business/faa-says-leaky-faucets-are-a-safety-problem-on-boeing-787s/ | 2023-04-07 21:56:46 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/news/business/ap-business/faa-says-leaky-faucets-are-a-safety-problem-on-boeing-787s/ |
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A high-stakes, yearslong legal battle over a huge lithium mine planned in Nevada resumes Thursday with arguments from lawyers for the mining company, the U.S. agency that approved it and the rancher, tribes and conservationists fighting the project.
U.S. District Judge Miranda Du has refused twice over the past year to grant temporary injunctions sought by tribal leaders who say the mine site is on sacred land where their ancestors were massacred by the U.S. Cavalry in 1865.
But Thursday’s hearing in her Reno courtroom marks the first on the actual merits of the case and will set the legal landscape going forward with a new twist after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling in Arizona that voided federal approval of a copper mine.
That potentially precedent-setting decision raises questions about the reach of the Mining Law of 1872 and could have a bearing on disposal of waste rock at the lithium mine in the high desert 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of the Oregon line, the largest proposed in the nation.
Lithium Nevada Corp. and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management say the project atop an ancient volcano is critical to meeting growing demand for lithium to make electric vehicle batteries — a key part of President Joe Biden’s push to expedite a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Nevada rancher and conservation groups say it will destroy dwindling habitat for sage grouse, Lahontan cutthroat trout, pronghorn antelope and golden eagles.
“Along with adjacent Oregon wild lands, it constitutes one of the last big blocks of the sagebrush sea free of development,” said Katie Fite of Wildlands Defense, one of the plaintiffs suing to block the Thacker Pass project about 200 miles (321 kilometers) northeast of Reno.
“We need a smart energy future that transitions our economy from fossil fuels to renewables without sacrificing rare species in the process,” said Greta Anderson, deputy director of the Western Watersheds Project, which also petitioned in September for protection of a tiny, nearby snail under the Endangered Species Act.
The BLM fast-tracked the project’s approval during the final days of the Trump administration in 2021. The Biden administration continues to embrace the mine as part of the president’s “clean” energy agenda intended to combat climate change.
Demand for lithium is expected to triple by 2030 from 2020 and Lithium Nevada says its project is the only one on the drawing board that can help meet the demand.
Opponents who first sued in February 2021 to block the mine want Judge Du to nullify BLM’s approval of the plans. Company officials and government lawyers want her to uphold them so construction can begin this year.
In addition to the cultural and environmental concerns about the potential impacts, the new 9th Circuit ruling halting the Arizona mine in July and subsequent refusal to consider its decision in September is on the mind of the judge in Nevada.
Du said in a court order ahead of Thursday’s hearing she is “interested in the extent to which (that case) controls the outcome of this case.”
The San Francisco-based appellate court upheld the Arizona ruling that the Forest Service lacked authority to approve Rosemont Copper’s plans to dispose of waste rock on land adjacent to the mine it wanted to dig on a national forest southeast of Tucson.
The service and BLM long have interpreted the Mining Law of 1872 to convey the same mineral rights to such lands.
The 9th Circuit agreed with U.S. Judge James Soto, who determined the Forest Service approved Rosemont’s plans in 2019 without considering whether the company had any mining rights on the neighboring lands. He concluded the agency assumed under mining law that Rosemont had “valid mining claims on the 2,447 acres it proposed to occupy with its waste rock.” | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/ap-bidens-agenda-lithium-mine-tribes-greens-collide-in-reno/ | 2023-01-05 20:16:17 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/ap-bidens-agenda-lithium-mine-tribes-greens-collide-in-reno/ |
By ACACIA CORONADO
Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One of two Texas brothers who authorities say opened fire on a group of migrants getting water near the U.S.-Mexico border, killing one and injuring another, was warden at a detention facility with a history of abuse allegations.
The shooting happened Tuesday in rural Hudspeth County about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from El Paso, according to court documents filed Thursday. One man was killed; a woman was taken to a hospital in El Paso where she was recovering from a gunshot wound in her stomach, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
DPS said the victims were among a group of migrants standing alongside the road drinking water out of a reservoir when a truck with two men inside pulled over. According to court documents, the group had taken cover as the truck first passed to avoid being detected, but the truck then backed up. The driver then exited the vehicle and fired two shots at the group.
Witnesses from the group told federal agents that just before hearing the gunshots, they heard one of the two men in the vehicle yell derogatory terms to them and rev the engine, according to court documents.
Authorities located the truck by checking cameras and finding a vehicle matching the description given by the migrants, according to court records.
Michael Sheppard and Mark Sheppard, both 60, were charged with manslaughter, according to court documents. Court records did not list attorneys for either man. Contact information for them or for their representatives could not be found and attempts to reach them for comment since their arrest have been unsuccessful.
Records show that Michael Sheppard was warden at the West Texas Detention Facility, a privately owned center that has housed migrant detainees. A spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told The Associated Press that no ICE detainees had been held at that detention facility since October 2019, following the opening of a larger detention facility nearby.
Scott Sutterfield, a spokesman for facility operator Lasalle Corrections, responded to an AP email asking whether Sheppard had been fired as warden. Sutterfield said the warden had been fired “due to an off-duty incident unrelated to his employment.” Sutterfield declined further comment, citing the “ongoing criminal investigation.”
A 2018 report by The University of Texas and Texas A&M immigration law clinics and immigration advocacy group RAICES cited multiple allegations of physical and verbal abuse against African migrants at the facility. According to the report, the warden “was involved in three of the detainees’ reports of verbal threats, as well as in incidents of physical assault.” The warden cited in the report was not named.
However, Texas Congressman Lloyd Doggett, a Democrat, said in a press conference Saturday that Sheppard was in fact the warden at the facility at the time of the allegations and when the report was published. According to information provided by Doggett’s office, the webpage for Louisiana-based LaSalle Corrections listed Sheppard as an employee at West Texas since 2015.
Doggett, along with other Texas Democratic congressmen, called on Saturday for a federal investigation into the shooting.
“The dehumanizing, the demeaning of people who seek refuge in this country, many of whom are people of color, is what contributed to the violence we see here,” Doggett said.
In one account detailed in the report, a migrant told the lawyers that the warden hit him in the face while at the nurse’s station and when he turned to the medical officers he was told they “didn’t see anything.”
“I was then placed in solitary confinement, where I was forced to lie face down on the floor with my hands handcuffed behind my back while I was kicked repeatedly in the ribs by the Warden,” a migrant referred to as Dalmar said in the report.
The attorneys submitted a civil rights complaint over the allegations that year but according to response letter sent to the lawyers in 2021, the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties conducted an onsite investigation, made multiple recommendations to ICE, but did not find evidence of “any excessive use of force incidents” or “incidents of wrongful segregation” and found some uses of force to have been appropriate.
Fatma Marouf, a co-author of the report and director of the Immigrant Rights Clinic at Texas A&M, said it was difficult for authorities to follow up on the allegations because many of the people interviewed for the report were deported shortly after.
Marouf said current views on immigration enforcement based in deterring people at all costs have “spiraled out of control.”
“We don’t even see people as humans anymore,” Marouf said.
The number of Venezuelans taken into custody at the U.S.- Mexico soared in August, while fewer migrants from Mexico and some Central American countries were stopped, officials said earlier this month. Overall, U.S. authorities stopped migrants 203,598 times in August, up 1.8% from 199,976 times in July but down 4.7% from 213,593 times in August 2021.
Silky Shah, executive director of advocacy organization Detention Watch Network, said this is both a problem of the current rhetoric around immigration, including the use of terms like “invasion” by GOP leaders including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and inaction from federal officials to move away from the previous administration’s immigration policies that added to this sentiment.
“I think there is no question that there is a discourse that is stoking actions like this,” Shah said.
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Associated Press writers Elliot Spagat and Paul Weber contributed to this report.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A massive barrage of Russian cruise missile and drone strikes hit critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities early Monday, knocking out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea Fleet.
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s power plants and other key infrastructure as the war enters its ninth month, forcing rolling power cuts.
“The Kremlin is taking revenge for military failures on peaceful people who are left without electricity and heat before the winter,” Kyiv region Gov. Oleksii Kuleba said.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces carried out “strikes with long-range, high-precision air- and sea-based weapons against the military command and energy systems of Ukraine.”
“The goals of the strikes were achieved. All designated targets were hit,” the ministry said.
Meanwhile, 12 ships with grain left Ukrainian ports on Monday despite a Russian threat to reimpose a blockade that threatened hunger across the world, Ukraine’s Ministry of Infrastructure said. One vessel carried Ukrainian wheat to Ethiopia, where a severe drought is affecting millions of people. But the volume of grain transport was thrown into doubt after Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a statement late Monday that “traffic along the security corridor defined by the Black Sea Initiative has been suspended” over allegations that Ukraine has been using the zone to strike Russian forces.
In Monday’s ground attacks, Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 44 of more than 50 cruise missiles that Russia launched.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said Russian missiles and drones hit 10 Ukrainian regions and damaged 18 sites, mostly energy facilities. Hundreds of localities in seven Ukrainian regions were left without power, he said on Facebook, adding that “the consequences could have been much worse” if the Ukrainian forces hadn’t shot down most Russian missiles.
Thirteen people were wounded as a result of the morning attacks, the head of National Police, Ihor Klymenko, said on national television.
Loud explosions were heard across the Ukrainian capital as residents prepared for work. The emergency services sent out text message warning about the threat of a missile attack, and air raid sirens wailed for three hours during the morning commute.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 80% of consumers in the city of 3 million were left without water because of damage to a power facility. By Monday evening, workers had reduced the percentage to 40% and the number of apartments without electricity from 350,000 to 270,000. To cut power consumption, Kyiv authorities extended intervals between subway trains and replaced electric trolleybuses and trams with buses, Klitschko said. Subway service resumed Monday night.
Across Kyiv, hundreds lined up, often for more than an hour, to pump water by hand from wells to fill plastic bottles and cans.
“It has an influence on our lives, it is really inconvenient,” one 34-year-old resident, who agreed to provide only his first name, Denis, said as he collected water. “But the truth is, it’s not a problem. The problem is we have a war.”
Smoke rose from the left bank of the Dnieper River in Kyiv, either from a missile strike or where Ukrainian forces shot it down.
Associated Press reporters saw soldiers inspecting a crater and debris from where one of the missiles landed on the outskirts of Kyiv. The missiles flew fast and low and sounded like bombs exploding, according to witnesses.
“It was scary,” said Oleksandr Ryabtsev, 28, who was on his way to work. “I raised my head and it was flying there. You could see this cruise missile. I didn’t even go to work. I went home.”
Prime Minister Shmyhal said that in the Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, emergency power shutdowns were underway.
In the eastern city of Kharkiv, two strikes hit critical infrastructure facilities, according to authorities, and the subway ceased operating.
Critical infrastructure sites were also hit in the Cherkasy region southeast of Kyiv. In the Kirovohrad region of central Ukraine, an energy facility was hit, according to local authorities. In Vinnytsia, remnants of a missile that was shot down landed on civilian buildings, causing damage but no casualties, according to regional Gov. Serhii Borzov.
Power was cut to parts of Ukraine’s train network, the Ukrainian Railways reported.
The attacks come two days after Russia accused Ukraine of a drone strike against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet off the Russia-annexed Crimean Peninsula. Ukraine has denied the attack, saying that Russia mishandled its own weapons, but Moscow still announced it was retaliating by halting its participation in a U.N. and Turkey-brokered deal to allow safe passage of ships carrying grain from Ukraine.
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar urged his Russian counterpart, Sergei Shoigu, in a phone call Monday to “reconsider” Moscow’s suspension of its participation in the grain deal, which has allowed more than 9 million tons of grain to be exported from Ukraine. According to a statement, Akar hailed the deal as an example of how problems can be solved through “cooperation and dialogue” and argued it’s a “completely humanitarian activity” that should be kept separate from the conflict.
At the United Nations in New York, Martin Griffiths, who leads the U.N. team facilitating the deal, told the Security Council that Monday’s ship movements and inspections were undertaken as emergency measures, given Russia’s suspension of its participation.
The United Nations trade chief, Rebeca Grynspan warned the Council that uncertainty over the deal and high global fertilizer prices may turn today’s crisis over the affordability of food into “tomorrow’s crisis of availability and a crisis of huge proportions.” She said the agreements enabled wheat exports from Russia to triple between July and September and wheat exports from Ukraine to more than quadruple, lowering food prices.
Monday’s strikes were the third time this month that Russia unleashed massive attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. On Oct. 10, a similar attack rocked the war-torn country following an explosion on the Kerch Bridge linking Crimea to mainland Russia — an incident Moscow blamed on Kyiv.
One of the Russian missiles Ukraine shot down landed on a Moldovan border city, causing damage but no casualties. Moldova’s interior ministry released photos showing a thick plume of smoke rising over the northern city of Naslavcea, on the border with Ukraine, as well as broken house windows.
Another Russian attack hit two tugboats transporting grain barges in the Dnieper River port of Ochakiv in Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv region, killing at least two crew members, Ukraine’s Unian news agency reported, citing a Ukrainian military official.
In another development, Russia’s Defense Ministry on Monday reported completing a partial mobilization of troops, ostensibly fulfilling a promise to end the call-up at 300,000 men. Some human rights lawyers, however, warned that only Putin can end the call-up by signing a decree.
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Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey; Karel Janicek in Prague; and Sabina Niksic in Sarajevo, Bosnia, contributed to this report.
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Eau Claire Fire Rescue hiring firefighters
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Last November, voters in the city of Eau Claire approved a referendum to raise additional funds for more positions within Eau Claire Fire Rescue. Those funds approved the hiring of six additional positions within the department.
“We’re in the process of that right now with the anticipation of implementing that quite soon,” Allyn Bertrang, a deputy chief with Eau Claire Fire Rescue said.
Bertrang said some of those firefighters have already been hired and will begin training soon. He said the department has other positions they are looking to fill as well.
“Throughout the year, we have periodic times where we bring candidates in to go through our hiring process, which includes an application process, interviews with police and fire commission and reviews with staff from the Eau Claire Fire Department,” Bertrang said. “It might be firefighting, it might be emergency medical or special rescue, along with non-emergency job requirements. So, we always want to hire the very best trained and the very best people we can.”
Last year, Eau Claire Fire Rescue responded to more than 10,000 incidents.
“In 2022, we had more than 10,600 incidents that we were responding to with the Eau Claire Fire Department and that’s been the trajectory, that increasing calls has created a need for additional staffing,” Bertrang said. “The trend is that the incident numbers continue to grow each year. So, exactly what we’ll see from 2023, we don’t know, but we would expect that it would be higher than we had even in 2022.”
Bertrang said Eau Claire Fire Rescue is looking for employees in various positions and encourages anyone interested to apply. The application process to join Eau Claire Fire Rescue is completed through Chippewa Valley Technical College.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A next-generation vest will launch onboard NASA's next-generation spacecraft intended to send astronauts back to the Moon. The purpose of this vest? To protect astronauts from the enhanced radiation they will be exposed to when they travel beyond low Earth orbit. Radiation exposure is a primary concern for space exploration, and ensuring that astronauts have the ability to live and work effectively—and safely—during future Moon missions is crucial.
The AstroRad vest, developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, will join research and technology demonstration payloads launching onboard NASA's Artemis I mission no earlier than August 29 from Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission will test NASA's Deep Space Exploration System, including ground systems at NASA Kennedy, the agency's Space Launch System rocket, and the uncrewed Orion spacecraft that will orbit the Moon before splashing down on Earth.
The AstroRad vest is designed to protect those organs most sensitive to radiation exposure by protecting stem cell populations within them. Exposure to excessive space radiation can lead to increased risks of cancer, degenerative issues, neurological disorders, early aging, and even death. The goal of having humans living and working in space continuously requires limiting exposure to harmful radiation. For the last two years, astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) have tested a prototype of the AstroRad vest for comfort and wearability.
"The feedback is allowing us to improve the vest so it may be worn for extended periods, because a solar particle event can last from days to weeks," said Oren Milstein, CEO and chief scientific officer at StemRad. "This data, combined with the Artemis I data, will create the ideal vest, as we will have all the information we need to optimize comfort without compromising protection."
The AstroRad vest was on display during the opening keynote at this year's International Space Station Research and Development Conference. The keynote kicked off with a live downlink from the station with NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins followed by a panel detailing the benefits of conducting research on the orbiting laboratory.
The ISS National Lab supports an array of technology demonstrations similar to the AstroRad vest, providing unique capabilities for research teams while also enabling business models that can drive commerce in low Earth orbit and beyond.
To learn more about how the ISS National Lab is enabling opportunity on our nation's only research incubator in low Earth orbit, please visit our website.
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The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Lab allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit www.ISSNationalLab.org.
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Credit unions can now use Zest AI's technology to generate more accurate credit scores and loan decisions through Origence
LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zest AI, the leader in expanding access to credit through better scoring, and winner of NACUSO's 2022 CUSO of the Year Award, today announced its partnership with Origence, the nation's leading lending technology solutions and services provider for credit unions.
Origence will integrate Zest AI's Model Management System (MMS) credit scoring technology into the automated underwriting module for its consumer lending platform – arc OS (previously Lending 360) – providing credit unions partnered with Origence with unrivaled automated decisioning and more accurate credit scoring methods.
Credit underwriting with Zest AI's machine learning algorithms allows a credit union to use thousands of data points to determine a credit score, meaning the lender can make more equitable credit decisions than when using traditional methods and other competing models. On average, Zest AI customers see a 25 percent increase in approvals without expanding risk tolerance. Approvals increase to around 40 percent when specific demographics like women and protected class borrowers are defined in analysis.
"Incorporating Zest AI's advanced machine learning technology greatly enhances overall loan decisioning capabilities of our consumer lending platform," said Brian Hendricks, Origence's chief product officer. "We are excited to partner with Zest AI to provide unmatched automated underwriting and credit scoring capabilities that further simplify the lending process, benefitting both our credit union partners and their members."
Serving 64 million members nationwide, 1,130 credit unions utilize Origence's industry-leading lending technology solutions, including its arc OS consumer LOS and CUDL Indirect Lending Network. Credit unions funded a record 1.3 million loans through these lending platforms in the second quarter of 2022.
The integration with Origence's consumer lending platform allows credit unions to choose AI-powered, automated underwriting that outputs fairer credit decisions without needing massive IT modernization projects.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities Tuesday released the country’s former anti-graft chief after he served a five-year prison term for allegedly insulting and disseminating false news about the military, his lawyers said.
Hesham Genena, a former judge, walked free from a police station and returned to his home in Cairo’s eastern New Cairo district, lawyer Hossam Lotfy said.
His daughter, Shorouk Genena, posted images in Facebook showing her father hugging his family. “Baba is out, finally,” she wrote.
Genena was taken Tuesday to the country’s Supreme State Security Prosecution following his release from a prison, where he was questioned over separate allegations of disseminating false news, said another lawyer Naser Amin.
The allegations are related to comments he made in 2016 on the scale of government corruption, Amin said. Prosecutors ordered his release pending an investigation, he added.
Genena, who was arrested in February 2018, served a five-year sentence on a conviction of insulting the military. The conviction was related to incendiary comments in which he claimed that the military's former chief-of-staff, Sami Annan, was in possession of documents incriminating the country’s leadership. He said the documents were kept abroad.
Annan was arrested shortly after he announced his intention to challenge President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in the 2018 election. The president won with 97% of the vote in a race that saw no real challenger.
Annan was sentenced to nine years in prison on charges of fraudulently registering to vote, of breaching regulations, and incitement against the armed forces over a video he released declaring his candidacy. He was released in December 2019 for health reasons, Amin said at the time.
Genena led Egypt’s top watchdog agency until el-Sissi fired him in 2016 following an investigation that concluded he had misled the public on the scale of government corruption. Genena said corruption had cost the country billions of dollars in 2015 alone. He later said he was misquoted by a local news outlet.
Genena had long been the target of criticism from pro-government media, well-connected businessmen and senior officials since being appointed in 2012, but his massive corruption allegations sparked a particular furor, with media branding him a traitor and closet supporter of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
El-Sissi appointed a commission that eventually accused Genena of misleading the public with support from unnamed “foreign” parties. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/egypt-releases-former-anti-graft-chief-after-17784249.php | 2023-02-14 21:26:25 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/egypt-releases-former-anti-graft-chief-after-17784249.php |
How to Watch the Golden Knights vs. Jets Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4
Published: Apr. 23, 2023 at 7:12 PM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at Canada Life Centre on Monday, April 24, starting at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN, SNW, TVAS, and SportsNet RM. The Golden Knights are ahead in the series 2-1.
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- The Golden Knights rank 11th in goals against, giving up 225 total goals (2.7 per game) in league play.
- The Golden Knights' 267 total goals (3.3 per game) make them the 14th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- In the past 10 games, the Golden Knights are 7-1-2 (75.0% of possible points).
- On the defensive side, the Golden Knights have given up 2.2 goals per game (22 total) in those 10 matchups.
- They have scored 33 goals over that span.
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- The Jets have one of the best defenses in the NHL, allowing 224 total goals (2.7 per game), 10th in the NHL.
- The Jets' 246 goals on the season (three per game) rank them 21st in the league.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Jets are 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
- On the defensive side, the Jets have allowed 23 goals (2.3 per game) in those 10 outings.
- They are scoring at a 3.7 goals-per-game average (37 total) over that span.
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DALLAS TWP. — Drivers who still unwisely think it is OK to pass a school bus with the red lights flashing and students unloading may want to think again if they drive in Kingston Township, Dallas and Dallas Township.
The Dallas School District is trying out new cameras that not only will catch you in the act, but will take a clear video of your license plate for potential prosecution.
Of course, the risk of hurting a child should be deterrent enough — and as the district showed off the new system to officers from several police forces, District Superintendent Thomas Duffy said most drivers follow the law — and that it is much more important to stress doing the safe thing out of common sense than to fear legal punishment.
And if you weren’t aware, the punishment can be pretty tough.
“It can be an automatic license suspension, if passing while the red lights are flashing,” Dallas Twp. Police Officer Bernard Posten said after the group had watched the video replay of a test run in the high school parking lot. Posten drove past an idling school bus with the red lights flashing and stop sign extended.
District Director of Operations Jacob Sholtis then removed a portable disk drive from the bus and brought it into his high school office, projecting the images onto a white wall in a conference room. The camera, which mounts to the driver’s side of the bus near the front in an easily overlooked white casing, showed a picture with a very clear view of the vehicle’s license plate.
The new cameras are being tested on only some of the district vehicles for now, but if they prove successful Duffy expects the school board will want them on more, if not all, of the big yellows. While most people follow state law and stop, there are enough who don’t to justify considering the cameras as an extra tool in enforcement, he said.
The cameras are on as soon as the ignition is started and remain on until the engine is turned off. The driver does not have to do anything, the recording is constant and automatic, though there is a button inside the bus the operator can use to record a time stamp when a violation occurs, making it quicker to get to the appropriate footage later.
The bus driver can report an instance of illegal passing to the appropriate police department, and the footage can be used in pursuing any charges.
But the officers present for the presentation and Duffy agreed that the real message should be to simply remind people of the law, of the consequences in breaking it, and of the value of anyone who sees such a dangerous maneuver reporting it to the police.
“The best thing that could come out of this is for the community to pay attention and remain aware of the rules,” Duffy said.
Reach Mark Guydish at 570-991-6112 or on Twitter @TLMarkGuydish | https://www.timesleader.com/news/1607600/dallas-school-district-shows-off-new-external-bus-camera-system | 2023-05-03 03:25:22 | 0 | https://www.timesleader.com/news/1607600/dallas-school-district-shows-off-new-external-bus-camera-system |
(NewsNation) — Meet the internet’s dad.
YouTuber Rob Kenney has become an internet sensation by giving fatherly advice to those who may not have had a dad to answer their questions. Kenney started his YouTube channel “Dad, how do I?” two years ago during the pandemic, posting “how to” videos demonstrating instructions on things such as how to tie a tie, or change windshield wipers.
“You know, I learned a lot of things the hard way because my dad left when I was 14. I was just trying to pass along some information, trying to download some stuff out of my own head that I learned the hard way,” said Kenney.
Shortly after his internet debut, millions of people subscribed to Kenney’s channel. His account went viral.
“I thought I was just going to help 30 or 40 people. I’ve said that from the beginning,” Kenney explained. “And it’s true. You know, I didn’t start out to switch careers or anything.”
Kenney’s success came to him as a surprise. He even admitted it terrified him that his face was everywhere.
But two years later, he said he’s finally adjusted and feels he has hit his “stride.”
Kenney attributed the popularity of his videos to the pandemic.
“I think there’s a lot of factors. It started out popular, I think, because of the pandemic. I was lonely. You know, we were all kind of cooped up,” Kenney said.
He believes his experience without a dad has helped him relate to the feeling of not having somebody there to walk him through some basic things. This has allowed him to step into that role where he has been able to help others who are in the same position he was. He thought it would be helpful to share his knowledge.
Kenney wrote a book based off his YouTube channel — also titled — “Dad, how do I?” The book helps readers learn how to do things, but also offers advice to dads who may question how they can be a good father to their own kids.
Kenney offered some additional advice on “Morning in America” for dads to take into consideration with their own kids:
“I think forgiveness is a big thing. And it’s a big part of my story. I think kids are pretty quick to forgive you if you ask them for it. Because we’re not perfect. You know, you’re doing the best you can and kids from their perspective. They just wonder ‘Why is dad grumpy today?’ I think it’s good to come back and ask for forgiveness.”
Kenney also suggests dads write a mission statement.
“You know, people do it for businesses, why not do it for when you have your first kid?” Kenney said, “You’re making all these promises and then you know, write it down, so you have something to go back to to keep you on track.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/dad-helps-others-with-how-to-videos/ | 2022-06-18 16:44:48 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/dad-helps-others-with-how-to-videos/ |
Mount Pleasant neighbors say trash dumpster hasn’t been picked up in weeks
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A massive trash heap has been a problem for at least four years.
Tired of getting the runaround, one woman called the 19 Troubleshooters for help.
“It’s the first thing you see when you turn the corner,” said Janice Moore, who lives nearby East 154th Street.
People living on East 154th Street in Cleveland’s Mount Pleasant Neighborhood are sick of driving past this every day.
Trash piled upon trash, with no sign of it getting picked up.
“This has been going on for three weeks,” said Moore. “Something needs to be done.”
Moore, who lives nearby, says it’s starting to migrate to other peoples homes, where children play.
And frustratingly enough, this is far from the first time she has called the city to report it.
“They are repeat offenders,” said Moore. “Whoever they are.”
Sick and tired of being ignored, Moore called the 19 Troubleshooters.
We immediately got to work to figure out who “they” are.
I started with the trash company, “Trash Team,” who told us service was cut due to non-payment.
So I called Councilman Joe Jones office next.
That’s when I found out this has been an ongoing problem for more than four years.
In fact, the city says the owner’s been cited multiple times, but that hasn’t solved anything.
“It’ll be cleaned up, and then maybe after about a week or so, or two, it will be right back disgusting again,” said a representative at Councilman Joe Jones’ office.
According to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer’s Website, the current owner of the property is Kinsman Carmel, LLC.
I was able to get in touch with someone who works for the company.
All he would tell me is that he took care of the situation, and the trash should be picked up in the next couple days.
When I asked why he hadn’t been paying the trash bills, he denied that was the case, adding it wasn’t our concern how he wasn’t taking care of the trash, only that it would be handled.
You can bet the 19 Troubleshooters will stay on top of this until neighbors on East 154th see results.
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister pressed his Dutch counterpart Tuesday for access to advanced chipmaking technology that has been blocked on security grounds and warned against allowing what he said were unfounded fears of Beijing to spoil relations.
Chinese frustration with curbs imposed by the Netherlands, Washington and Japan on chip technology has added to political strains at a time when Beijing is threatening to attack Taiwan and is increasingly assertive toward other Asian neighbors.
There was no indication the Netherlands changed its restriction on the supply of lithography machines available only from a single Dutch company that use ultraviolet light to etch tiny circuits on next-generation processor chips. Lack of that tool is holding back Chinese efforts to develop chips for smartphones, artificial intelligence and other advanced applications.
“As for the issue of lithography machines, China has serious concerns about this,” Qin Gang said at a joint news conference. “We should work together to jointly protect the normal trade order between us, the international trade rules and to jointly keep the global industrial and supply chains stable.”
The Chinese ambassador to the Netherlands earlier threatened possible unspecified retaliation, but the ministers gave no indication they discussed that in their 2 1/2-hour meeting.
“We have shared our national security concerns,” said the Dutch minister, Wopke Hoekstra. “I’ve, of course, clearly listened to his, and this is typically an issue where we will continue our dialogue.”
Beijing appears to be trying to improve relations with European governments and possibly split some away from alliances with Washington.
Political analysts have suggested that is part of the motivation behind Beijing’s decision to send an envoy to discuss a possible settlement of the Ukraine war. Analysts see little hope of peace but say the initiative gives Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government a chance to deflect Western criticism of its friendly relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Qin appealed for patience while the envoy, Li Hui, visits European governments to discuss a possible “political settlement.”
Hoekstra, who also is the Dutch deputy prime minister, said he and Qin “talked extensively about the war” but gave no details.
“Russia’s aggression against Ukraine must stop and Europe and Netherlands will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes and whatever necessary,” Hoekstra said.
Qin tried to downplay security fears about Beijing.
“What China exports is opportunity, not crisis,” he said.
The Chinese minister complained about the “abnormal phenomenon” of what he said was fears about China being exaggerated by unspecified “intelligence departments.”
“Then their accusations are being exaggerated by the media,” Qin said. “The result is that it erodes the popular support for the friendship between our two countries.” | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-china-presses-dutch-minister-for-access-to-chipmaking-tech-blocked-on-security-grounds/ | 2023-05-23 20:56:39 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/business/ap-business/ap-china-presses-dutch-minister-for-access-to-chipmaking-tech-blocked-on-security-grounds/ |
A recently opened Jersey City business was busted as an illegal cannabis dispensary and a Downtown smoke shop was also illegally selling marijuana products, authorities said.
An investigation by the Jersey City Quality of Life Task Force put an end to both unlicensed businesses, Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
The task force, headed by Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut, determined that a business called “Lifted AF” at 3238 Kennedy Boulevard in the Heights was operating as as unauthorized and unlicensed cannabis dispensary.
The business, which was registered as an LLC late last year, was closed and all of the illegal products, including 6.5 pounds of suspected raw marijuana valued at over $28,000 as well as suspected marijuana-infused food products, were seized.
A criminal complaint for possession with intent to distribute in the second degree (more 5 pounds, but less than 25 pounds) of suspected marijuana, and the owners were cited for operating an establishment without a license and selling adulterated food products.
The use of marijuana and cannabis products are legal in New Jersey, but there currently are no licensed recreational cannabis dispensaries in Jersey City, or anywhere in Hudson County.
“For these illegal dispensaries to circumvent those regulations, they should be held accountable, and they will be held accountable, and it is really unfair to the business owners that are going about the right way,” Hudnut said.
On Monday, the Quality of Life Task Force seized approximately 8 containers filled with suspected raw marijuana, suspected marijuana-infused food products, and approximately 25 boxes of illegal flavored tobacco vape products from Smokers Paradise on Newark Avenue, Wallace-Scalcione said.
The task force was alerted to the illegal sales after officials from the city’s Office of Code Compliance uncovered suspected illegal waste dumping by the shop, Wallace-Scalcione said. Further investigation determined the store was illegally selling suspected raw marijuana.
Evidence is currently being cataloged and charges are pending, Wallace-Scalcione said.
“I hope that these two cases are an anomaly, but they do illustrate the importance of residents being our eyes and ears, which was the case with both these investigations starting,” Hudnut said. “Lawful dispensaries have aa number of regulations imposed on them by the state that they have to be compliant with to ensure quality of life in the surrounding communities.”
Jersey Journal Staff Writer Joshua Rosario contributed to this report. | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/07/jersey-city-busts-illegal-cannabis-dispensary-and-seizes-marijuana-from-smoke-shop.html | 2022-07-12 20:15:50 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/07/jersey-city-busts-illegal-cannabis-dispensary-and-seizes-marijuana-from-smoke-shop.html |
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake holds a wide lead over other prospective challengers in a hypothetical Arizona Senate Republican primary, according to a new poll.
A poll released by J. L. Partners shared with The Hill on Monday found Lake receiving 38 percent support in an Arizona Senate GOP primary among registered Republican and undeclared voters, followed next by former Arizona gubernatorial candidate and developer Karrin Taylor Robson at 10 percent.
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb came in third at 8 percent, followed by former Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters with 7 percent, former state Attorney General candidate Abe Hamedah with 4 percent, businessman and former Arizona Senate candidate Jim Lamon at 3 percent and 2 percent saying someone else.
But a large swath of respondents — 29 percent — say they’re undecided, meaning there’s plenty of time for voters to coalesce around a candidate other than Lake. So far Lamb is the only candidate to officially enter the race.
Lake retained an edge among both voters who expressed a preference for former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) as their presidential picks. But among voters who did not have a presidential primary preference, Lake found herself tied for first place against Robson at 13 percent each.
“If Kari Lake decides to run it’s clear she is not only the front runner, but will run away with the nomination. The GOP establishment would be smart to get behind her right away so we can win Arizona,” said one GOP strategist who requested anonymity to speak candidly.
The polling comes as Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-Ariz.) has not yet formally announced whether she’ll be running for reelection, though The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that she’s gearing up for another run.
Rep. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) has announced a run on the Democratic side; because Sinema is now a registered independent, it frees up both of them to run separately to avoid a primary challenge.
The polling is also likely to confirm fears that some Republicans have expressed about a possible Senate bid from Lake, whose name recognition still remains strong among her base but whose espousal of election conspiracy theories could cost her in a general election.
The same poll found Trump leading DeSantis in Arizona, 47 percent to 24 percent.
The J. L. Partners poll was conducted between April 10 to April 12 with 550 registered Republicans and undeclared voters. The margin of error is plus or minus 4.2 percentage points. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/hill-politics/kari-lake-holds-wide-lead-in-hypothetical-arizona-senate-gop-primary-poll/ | 2023-04-17 17:43:44 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/hill-politics/kari-lake-holds-wide-lead-in-hypothetical-arizona-senate-gop-primary-poll/ |
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. government has denied a request from a group of environmental organizations to immediately apply proposed ship-speed restrictions in an effort to save a vanishing species of whale.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering new rules designed to stop large ships from colliding with North Atlantic right whales. The whales number less than 340, and they are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
The proposed rules would expand “slow zones” off the East Coast and require more vessels to comply with those rules. The environmental groups had asked NOAA to immediately implement pieces of the proposed rule that would aid the whales this winter and spring, when the whales travel from their calving grounds off the southern states to feeding grounds off New England and Canada.
The agency informed the conservation groups on Jan. 20 that it was denying the request on the basis that it is “focused on implementing long-term, substantive vessel strike risk reduction measures,” according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. NOAA also told the groups it was concerned the time needed to develop emergency regulations would prevent their quick implementation.
Members of the conservation groups, including Arizona-based Center for Biological Diversity and Massachusetts-based Whale and Dolphin Conservation, said they felt NOAA's decision was wrongheaded. Protecting the whales while they are on the move is especially important because mother whales and their young are at risk, said Regina Asmutis-Silvia, executive director of Whale and Dolphin Conservation.
“We know that the risk is there,” Asmutis-Silvia said. “You can't recover the population unless you have kids, and we want to make sure the kids survive.”
The population of right whales has been declining in recent years, and that has raised alarms among marine biologists, animal welfare activists and government regulators. Some scientists have said the warming of the ocean has caused the whales to stray outside of existing protected areas as they search for food.
Conservation groups and commercial fishermen have also been at odds over the correct way to protect the whales. The conservationists want new restrictions on lobster fishing to prevent the whales from getting entangled in gear, but those restrictions are currently on hold. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Feds-deny-emergency-call-to-slow-ships-ease-17736390.php | 2023-01-23 20:33:55 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Feds-deny-emergency-call-to-slow-ships-ease-17736390.php |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A new high school textbook produced under the auspices of Poland’s conservative government has provoked criticism for what some government critics see as an attempt to indoctrinate young people.
Criticism of the contemporary history book, titled “History and the Present,” has focused in a recent days on a passage that describes what the author views as modern approaches to sexuality and child bearing. The passage appears to take a dim view of in vitro fertilization, without using the term.
It reads: “Increasingly sophisticated methods of separating sex from love and fertility lead to the treatment of sex as entertainment and fertility as human production, one could say breeding. This raises a fundamental question: who will love the children thus produced?”
Donald Tusk, the leader of the centrist opposition party Civic Platform, denounced the passage, as well as Education Minister Premyslaw Czarnek and other members of the right-wing government, during a meeting with Tusk supporters last week.
“You can read that children conceived using IVF are children from breeding farms that no one loves,” Tusk said. Of the government officials, he added: “There is no limit to villainy for them. There is no line for them they will not cross.”
Poland’s Education Ministry has denied the section is about IVF. Czarnek threatened to sue Tusk for slander if the former Polish prime minister and former top European Union official does not apologize.
Czarnek insisted that neither he nor the ministry was the author or publisher of textbooks and that “History and the Present” does not say no one loves children conceived via IVF.
The Education Ministry, reacting to Tusk, said on Twitter that only a mind “sick and mad with hatred” would interpret the passage that way.
Polish news portal Onet reported that the textbook’s author, Wojciech Roszkowski, has in the past used similar language to describe in vitro fertilization, citing what it said was a recording of him saying: “the effects of this in vitro ideology have not yet been completely revealed, but I think they will be nightmarish.”
Other passages of the book also concerned critics. A section titled “Ideology and Nazism” says that a number of popular ideologies include socialism, liberalism, feminism and gender ideology.
The book was added to a list of school books in July in preparation for a new subject called “history and the present,” which the government is introducing this fall.
Education Ministry representatives faced questions about the book in July from the political opposition in parliament and stressed that teachers remain free to choose which textbooks to use.
One lawmaker, Katarzyna Lubnauer, a mathematician who has taught, argued at the time that a textbook “should educate and not be an object of ideological indoctrination of young people.”
Amid anger by many Poles, the father of a daughter born thanks to IVF, launched an online appeal seeking to raise 30,000 zlotys ($6,500) for the legal costs of suing Czarnek and trying to block distribution of the book. His appeal raised over 280,000 zlotys ($60,000).
Poland’s governing Law and Justice party has close ties to the Roman Catholic church and promotes conservative social policies. The country’s already restrictive abortion law became more prohibitive under the party’s rule and now outlaws abortions in almost all cases.
The party also ended a national program aimed at helping to fund fertility treatments for couples, leading to a sharp drop in the number of births aided by fertility treatments. Party leaders also have lashed out against the LGBTQ rights movement.
Meanwhile, the traditionally Catholic nation is becoming more secular, with conservatives and liberals clashing in an ever more bitter fashion. | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/new-polish-textbook-provokes-anger-with-passage-on-fertility/ | 2022-08-16 18:53:19 | 0 | https://phl17.com/news/international/ap-international/new-polish-textbook-provokes-anger-with-passage-on-fertility/ |
BRUSSELS (AP) — Environmental groups have started legal action against the European Union’s executive branch in a bid to block a move to include natural gas and nuclear power generation on a list of sustainable activities.
The list proposed by the European Commission drew fierce criticism and accusations of greenwashing. On Tuesday, Greenpeace said that it was filing a lawsuit at the European Court of Justice, the top EU court, after the commission refused to reconsider its move.
Greenpeace is asking the European Court of Justice to declare the inclusion of fossil gas and nuclear “as invalid.”
Separately, ClientEarth, WWF’s European Policy Office, Transport & Environment (T&E), and BUND are challenging only the decision to include gas. They say the fossil fuel can’t be considered sustainable because of its adverse environmental impact.
The green labeling system from the European Commission defines what qualifies as an investment in sustainable energy. Initially, it didn’t initially include gas or nuclear.
“Polluters are already using this fake label to syphon green finance away from where it’s needed,” Greenpeace EU sustainable finance campaigner Ariadna Rodrigo said. “If you save money with a green pension fund, for example, that fund could now be supporting the expansion of the fossil fuel and nuclear industries. That’s unacceptable, and that’s why we’re in court today.”
Amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, the addition of gas and nuclear has divided the EU’s 27 member countries, and even political groupings in the European Parliament. But EU lawmakers last year voted to back the European Commission’s proposal and add both to the list.
The four groups opposed only to gas said that classifying it as sustainable risked increasing the bloc’s gas dependency by boosting demand.
“This would expose the EU to more volatility, dependence on producing countries and supply crises in the future — with potentially further devastating impacts on household bills,” they said.
The groups also claim that giving gas a sustainable label clashes with other EU laws and doesn’t respect the EU’s commitments and obligations under the 2015 Paris climate accord’s target for limiting global warming.
The question of nuclear power has divided environmentalists, energy experts and governments for years. Some argue it’s an important source of energy, because it’s produced with almost no carbon emissions and thus “clean,” while others say the risks of nuclear reactions are too great and infrastructure is slow and costly to build. Liquid natural gas, clearly a fossil fuel, is roundly criticized in environmental circles.
With gas and nuclear energy part of the EU classification system for sustainable activities under certain conditions, it’s easier for private investors to inject money into both.
The EU is aiming to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The commission says the classification system is crucial to direct investments into sustainable energy. It estimates that about 350 billion euros ($382 billion) of investment per year will be needed to meet the 2030 targets.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) — With hurricane season beginning again, one family in North Port is preparing even as they continue rebuilding from Hurricane Ian.
“You know, you find yourself a lot of times being upset, getting angry. And I just have to remind myself that that’s normal,” said Sasha Greto.
The Gretos rode out the storm nearby their home, returning the following day to find it flooded and virtually destroyed.
“Honestly the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life is go back and tell them. She thought I was kidding at first. I said ‘We don’t have a house. It’s underwater,'” said Roy Greto.
They’re one of many families who chose to rebuild, but they are still fighting with their insurance company. They tell 8 On Your Side their insurance company considers most of the water damage to their home to be caused by flooding, not a hurricane. Since they don’t live in a flood plane, they didn’t carry flood insurance.
“We’ve depleted bank accounts, I’ve exhausted friends and family. I’ve racked up all my credit cards. Probably $50,000 out of pocket at this point,” they said, adding that they have so far taken no money from insurance while they continue fighting a small offer for flood damage.
The Gretos lived in a camper donated by a friend for a period of months as they worked to remodel their home. They ripped out walls and threw away furniture and other debris trying to prevent mold damage from spreading. They’ve recently been able to install new windows and are now living in their home again.
“You have to have some faith. You have to have some blind faith. You have to be able to hold onto something because everything is unknown. And I think it makes a huge difference, at least for me,” Sasha said. | https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/surviving-ian-north-port-family-still-rebuilding-as-hurricane-season-nears/ | 2023-05-23 03:35:19 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/surviving-ian-north-port-family-still-rebuilding-as-hurricane-season-nears/ |
Man wanted by Ada Police
Published: Jan. 3, 2023 at 4:41 PM CST|Updated: 25 minutes ago
ADA, Okla. (KXII) - Ada Police are asking for the public’s help locating a wanted man.
Police said Zackery Aylor is believed to still be in the Ada area.
Authorities have not said why Aylor is wanted, but court records show an arrest warrant was issued for him last month, with no offense listed.
Police said if you see Aylor do not approach or attempt to detain him. Contact the Ada Police Department at 580-332-4466.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 580-33-CATCH or email crime.stoppers@adaok.com if you have any information.
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Like a lot of chefs, Aaron Verzosa has been hustling the past three years to get Archipelago, his Filipino restaurant in Seattle, through the pandemic and its ripple effects. Getting a James Beard Award nomination was a validating moment.
“Being able to amplify and showcase stories about the Filipino American culture, the communities here, specifically in the Northwest, and really the immigrant story that my parents came with … I was just very humbled to be able to have the opportunity to showcase what the sacrifice was and be able to represent the region in that way,” said Verzosa, who is up for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific.
In the culinary world, the awards are the equivalent of the Oscars. Three Filipino restaurants will be represented at the James Beard Foundation’s annual awards ceremony, on June 5 in Chicago.
Abacá, in San Francisco, scored an Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker nod for Vince Bugtong. And Kasama, in Chicago, earned a joint Best Chef: Great Lakes nomination for husband and wife Tim Flores and Genie Kwon. Last year, Kasama was nominated for Best New Restaurant and also became the first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant. Past Filipino American winners include Tom Cunanan, who snagged Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic in 2019 for his now closed Washington, D.C., restaurant, Bad Saint.
All this recognition is welcome praise for a cuisine that has historically been stifled by colonialism and a general lack of appreciation. These chefs are part of a younger generation giving voice to the Filipino American experience through the language of food.
Before joining Abacá in January, Bugtong said he was having an identity crisis as pastry chef for an Oakland cocktail bar. He wanted to do more Filipino-centric desserts, but at the same time felt he lacked authenticity. At Abacá, he said, chef and owner Francis Ang gave him the freedom to explore his culinary roots. He has since experimented with dishes from the Philippines’ pre-Spanish days, like rice-based desserts, or kakanin in Tagalog.
“In the small amount of time that I’ve worked here, I definitely learned so much,” Bugtong said.
He enjoys playing around with ingredients from the Philippines. For example, he wants to make a granita with barako coffee, which is grown there, and pair it with muscovado jelly and leche flan ice cream. Leche flan is the Filipino version of creme caramel.
Bugtong doesn’t worry about whether something is unconventional and outside the usual traditions of Filipino culture.
“My thought process when I come up with stuff is, ’Do I like it?’” he said. “Does it represent me as a Filipino American? Then the second thing that I think about is, ‘Is this approachable to other people? Filipino or otherwise?’ And then I think of a composition that makes it aesthetically beautiful.”
In Seattle, Archipelago, named because the Philippines is comprised of 7,100 islands, has been dishing out a seasonal tasting menu since 2018. Verzosa and his wife, Amber Manuguid, wanted a “Pacific Northwest restaurant first and foremost.” But there’s a “Filipino American-ness” intrinsic to the meals too.
For instance, Verzosa might swap out tamarind for wild lingonberries. He does his own take on Filipino banana ketchup with sweeter tubers or root vegetables.
With only 12 seats in the restaurant, Verzosa chats with every patron.
“When we have Filipinos coming from the Philippines and we have Filipinos that are here from the U.S. — whether they be first, second, all the way to fifth generation — there’s a really beautiful way to connect with them differently,” Verzosa said.
“I think the most important thing to realize is that there is absolutely — like anything — no one way to be Filipino.”
Neither Verzosa nor Bugtong seriously considered a culinary career until after college. Verzosa grew up on a diet of PBS and Food Network cooking shows, as well as the cooking of his father, aunts and uncles.
“I would come home from school, be eating my dad’s food and watching these shows,” said Verzosa, who was originally headed to medical school. “At some point, he was like, ‘Hey, listen, Aaron, if you love eating as much as you do, you need to learn how to love to cook.'”
Bugtong dropped plans to become a teacher and enrolled in a Bay Area culinary school in 2014. As a child, he hadn’t demonstrated any passion for making things from scratch.
“I did stuff with Betty Crocker and thought I was badass, like substituting milk instead of water,” Bugtong said, chuckling. “When I was a kid, I used to put egg wash on Chips Ahoy! and bake them. They came out very gooey inside and crispy on the outside.”
Filipinos have heard on and off for the last decade that their food is having a moment, about to be the next big thing in U.S. cuisine. Its staples include steamed rice, meat, fish, and notes of sweet, salty and sour. Dishes like adobo (a meat braised in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic), lumpia (spring rolls) and pancit (fried noodles) are already part of the zeitgeist.
Yet Filipino restaurants make up only 1% of U.S. restaurants serving Asian food, according to a Pew Research Center analysis released earlier this month.
There’s no one explanation why other Asian cuisines like Chinese grabbed a bigger foothold in the restaurant industry.
One reason is the “funneling” of early Filipino immigrants into particular occupations, according to Martin Manalansan IV, an American Studies professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. In the 1920s and ’30s, he said, they came to the U.S. for agricultural work. After 1965, they worked mostly in more technical fields like nursing and engineering.
Many young Filipino Americans were discouraged from becoming chefs “because that was seen as very lowly, especially if your parents are nurses, doctors, engineers, whatever,” Manalansan said.
In addition, Filipino food was often dismissed as a fusion of Chinese, Spanish and a dash of American. That perception annoys Manalansan because it doesn’t recognize the creativity of Filipino culture.
“The late ‘90s foodie revolution was really … about being adventurous and being called a ‘foodie,’ being into more ’exotic,’ interesting cuisine,” Manalansan said. “The Filipino cuisine was seen as kind of homey, kind of blasé.”
Whether this year’s James Beard love is a coincidence or not, Verzosa says it feels like there are more rising, accomplished Filipino chefs than ever.
“Over the last five, 10 years or so now, they’re finally coming through and developing their own voice, and wanting to showcase their own families, their own communities, their own regions,” Verzosa said.
“Having the craft and ability to make delicious food — obviously that needs to happen to tell those stories.”
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Tour the elegant Sunstone and Tourmaline models at Seasons at Calumet
JARRELL, Texas, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Texas, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is excited to announce the grand opening of two new model homes at Seasons at Calumet in Jarrell. The single-story Sunstone and two-story Tourmaline models boast open layouts, exciting structural features and the designer details homebuyers are seeking.
Model Grand Opening Event (RichmondAmerican.com/CalumetGO)
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are invited to attend the grand opening from 12 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 20. In addition to complimentary lunch and model home tours, attendees can enter for a chance to win a prize drawing.
More about Seasons at Calumet (RichmondAmerican.com/SeasonsatCalumet):
- New Seasons™ Collection homes from the mid $300s
- Seven versatile single and two-story floor plans
- 2 to 6 bedrooms, approx. 1,560 to 2,950 sq. ft.
- Close proximity to notable schools and outdoor recreation
- Easy access to I-35
- Move-in ready homes available!
Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at this community will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
Seasons at Calumet is located at 609 Seabiscuit Drive in Jarrell. For more information or to RSVP, call 512.515.8103 or visit RichmondAmerican.com.
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Suspect arrested in Florida after killings of 3 teens
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy wanted as part of an investigation into the killings of three teenagers in central Florida was captured by authorities, days after another teenager and a 12-year-old were charged in the deaths.
The teen was arrested Saturday by U.S. marshals in Groveland, Florida, located 30 miles west of Orlando. He is facing charges of carjacking with a firearm, aggravated assault, grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer and tampering with an electronic monitoring device, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The two suspects previously in custody were charged with first-degree murder last week. Prosecutors are reviewing the case to determine whether the suspects will be charged as adults. The Associated Press does not publish the names of juveniles unless they have been charged with adult crimes.
The shooting suspects and victims were all in a vehicle belonging to 16-year-old Layla Silvernail at the time of the killings, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said at a news conference last week. Authorities say Silvernail was killed, but they have not released the names of the other two victims, a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy.
Woods said everyone in the vehicle was involved in gangs and the three who died were in there of their own free will.
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CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here’s what you need to see and know today
By The Associated Press
Climate-stoked extreme weather events are tumbling one upon another around the globe. A landslide triggered by torrential rains in India’s western Maharashtra state killed at least 10 people, with many others feared trapped under debris. In Greece, a huge fire was contained west of Athens, but authorities braced Thursday for a new round of extreme weather this weekend. Searing heat across Europe’s Mediterranean south has maintained a high risk of fires in Spain, Italy and Greece. And in the Balkans, a storm that followed an intense heat wave left a firefighter and five others dead. | https://kion546.com/news/2023/07/20/climate-glimpse-heres-what-you-need-to-see-and-know-today-3/ | 2023-07-20 23:35:21 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2023/07/20/climate-glimpse-heres-what-you-need-to-see-and-know-today-3/ |
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On the night San Francisco voters removed him from office, District Attorney Chesa Boudin — a politician narrowly elected amid the fervor of Black Lives Matter, resistance to the presidency of Donald Trump and hope that local prosecutors could improve the criminal justice system — found the limits of the city’s progressivism.
By keeping his promises to slash the city’s jail population, divert more defendants to treatment and prosecute police officers, Boudin pushed even further left than his liberal predecessors and became a standard-bearer in a nationwide movement.
But the mood in the city, like the country, changed. Patience waned for reforms. Voters, many of whom embrace being labeled as progressive, instead decided they wanted a more traditional crime-fighter and delivered what will be viewed nationally as a blow to efforts to reshape criminal justice.
As pandemic lockdowns created a feeling of claustrophobia, a rise in home burglaries infuriated residents who said they felt unsafe even though overall crime dropped. A series of assaults on Asian Americans jolted that community and many of its members said Boudin hadn’t done enough to protect them.
The issues grew heated and were amplified on Nextdoor, where videos of unchecked shoplifting at local stores went viral, ricocheting throughout social media and into national cable news. Boudin was often blamed for city ills outside the purview of a district attorney, like homelessness, which began welling up in neighborhoods where the problem had previously been unseen.
A dividing line hardened between Boudin’s camp and that of the moderate mayor, London Breed, in a city that has long elected moderate mayors. It was unusual to see such discord between the city’s executive branch and its top law enforcement official: While Boudin’s predecessor, George Gascón, was also a reformer, he was a former police chief who had entered the office thanks to an appointment from then-Mayor Gavin Newsom.
All of this provided an opening to those who objected to Boudin’s election in the first place and the police reform movement in general. Boudin supporters cite numerous forces they say were aligned against him, including Republicans, the tech community, local media and the police and their powerful union.
“It was like the perfect storm of fear-mongering,” said Kaylah Williams May, who served as Boudin’s campaign manager in 2019. “Chesa was the perfect target.”
The storm was partially of Boudin’s own doing. Two days after taking office, in what some termed a “Friday Night Massacre,” Boudin fired at least six attorneys, including managing attorneys in the office’s criminal division, as he quickly remade the department. Other attorneys left voluntarily and two became among his loudest critics in the recall campaign, raising questions about his management ability.
Then on New Year’s Eve 2020, a 45-year-old man allegedly barreled through a red light at Mission and Second streets in a stolen Honda HR-V, killing two women in a crosswalk. Police said Troy McAlister, intoxicated from meth and alcohol, had a pistol with an extended magazine and a cash register belonging to a bakery.
Within hours, records surfaced showing that McAlister, who was on parole for robbery, had been arrested several times in the months leading up to the fatal wreck, but that Boudin had not charged him with new crimes. Boudin said he’d relied on the parole system, and his supporters called the case tragic and unforeseeable. But the case electrified the recall.
The politics of fighting power
A year and a half later, Boudin’s loss renews the debate on just how progressive the city really is. Progressivism is a brand so affixed to San Francisco that just about everyone tries to claim it, even if many abandon the vigorous push for social reform that defines the word when it becomes inconvenient.
“You talk to anyone who is a blue Dem in this town, and they want to prove to you that they are progressive,” said Janice Li, a BART board director and member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. “You’ll get, ‘I’m not racist but —’; ‘I’m not ‘this,’ but —.’ It might be qualified, but no one in this town wants to be told they’re not progressive.”
Progressivism started gaining traction in San Francisco when an energized, organized faction of the left coalesced after the first dot-com bubble and former President George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq, ascending in outlets like the Daily Kos blog, where writers and activists began self-identifying as “progressive,” said Jason McDaniel, an associate professor of political science at San Francisco State University.
During that era, progressives defined themselves in opposition to “downtown interests” and business-friendly Democrats such as Willie Brown, Dianne Feinstein and Newsom. Over the years progressivism came to mean “fighting power,” McDaniel said, noting that Boudin adopted an adversarial sensibility and style when he ran for office.
As a candidate, Boudin emphasized his personal story as a child of incarcerated radical parents, while also leaning into national fury after three years of Trump, and a decades-long effort to make criminal justice reform a central plank for the Democratic party. He managed to overcome built-in skepticism about his parents’ background in the Weather Underground, clinching 36% of first-choice votes.
Even so, the tenets of progressivism are often at odds with a city characterized by pronounced inequality, where affluent residents live in the most expensive housing market in the country and NIMBY policies limit new construction and keep newcomers out.
“San Francisco likes to flatter itself,” said Edward Wright, president of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, noting how much pride the city takes in generating the Summer of Love, electing Harvey Milk to the Board of Supervisors, and developing a compassionate model of care for AIDS patients, among other civil rights gains.
“If you’re going to level with that, you also have to level with the reality that this is a tale of two cities,” Wright said, pointing to what he saw as a disturbing wealth gap.
Tinisch Hollins, who grew up in the Bayview district and now serves as executive director of the reform-oriented nonprofit Californians for Safety and Justice, said San Francisco has tilted right for years, with the tech boom luring in affluent residents and venture capitalists who wanted to shape local issues.
“There’s an influx of new residents who feel that they are stakeholders in the city, and who have been very intentional about using their money, their power and their influence to move the political pawns across the board,” Hollins said. Her organization did not take a position on the recall.
Boudin and other progressive prosecutors offered to solve problems that had burdened Democrats since at least the 1980s, such as the war on drugs and the school-to-prison pipeline. The district attorney supported popular ideas such as ending cash bail. He promised to enact policies and use prosecutorial discretion to cut down sentences, and to stop trying minors as adults. Although he won by a thin margin in a tight four-candidate race, his methods seemed ripe for a test in San Francisco.
Yet those ideas created enemies for Boudin. Friction between the district attorney and law enforcement became palpable after he filed the first in a string of charges against police officers in November 2020, a move that enthralled activists but angered officers and their union. Some Boudin supporters say videos, and other news accounts, of police standing by and doing nothing while crimes are being committed are evidence of a work slowdown designed to make him look bad.
He also developed his particularly fraught relationship with Mayor Breed. As the recall intensified, Breed, whose office is responsible for fixing many of the issues affecting quality of life in the city, tacked right, declaring a crackdown on open-air drug dealing in the Tenderloin and on retail theft in Union Square as she was announcing her re-election campaign. Last month she picked a former Police Department spokesperson to fill a vacant supervisor seat in a key downtown district.
Though Breed preached a middle-path motto that has existed in San Francisco for a long time — that the city can “do it all” by adding more police officers while investing in its social safety net — she began telegraphing support for law and order, while never explicitly taking a position on the recall.
A collision and an exodus
But most people who support the recall point to two key factors in Boudin’s downfall — the first being the New Year’s Eve crash at Mission and Second streets and the revelations about McAlister, the alleged driver. It led some people to believe that the district attorney was creating a consequence-free environment in the city.
Tech industry investor Garry Tan said the case drew his attention to Boudin, ultimately prompting him to donate more than $100,000 to the recall campaign. Weeks after McAlister allegedly killed Abe and Platt, Tan encountered Boudin online — when both participated in a discussion on the social media app Clubhouse.
When Boudin joined the conversation, “He was full of excuses,” Tan said. “It was always somebody else’s fault for everything bad; he couldn’t provide data because his software was antiquated. … (his) presentation was a master class in sophistry. In tech, we are used to this kind of nonsense — it’s the kind of misdirection that mid-level product managers give when their products fail.”
The second factor animating the recall was the personnel upheaval and the decision by Boudin’s former employees to turn against him. Former prosecutors Brooke Jenkins and Don du Bain became spokespeople for the recall as it gathered momentum last year, and in the weeks leading up to the election, political observers began floating Jenkins’ name as a possible replacement for Boudin.
“Those are the two most common factors I hear from people on the recall side,” McDaniel said. “The Troy McAlister case, and the prosecutors leaving the office to support the recall.”
Although it’s early to make conclusions about the makeup of pro-recall voters, Boudin was undoubtedly hurt by his loss of support among Asian Americans. The group began consolidating power and exercising its voice during a landslide recall of three school board members in March, including one who had accused Asians of using “white supremacist thinking to assimilate and ‘get ahead.’”
“This is just the start of our voting power,” said Kit Lam, an immigrant from Hong Kong raising two children in San Francisco, who volunteered on both the school board and Boudin recall campaigns.
By Tuesday, the district attorney had landed in what many local politicians and analysts would describe as a dangerous — perhaps untenable — position. Voters were being asked to repudiate not only his values and priorities, but also his governing style, administrative skill and personality. With no challenger, Boudin had to win over a majority of votes on his own and defend his record against messaging that cast him as an ideologue who cared more about showing compassion for criminals than getting justice for victims.
“That’s why recalls are tough,” Corey Cook, a professor of politics at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, said. “You contest them on the turf of those who are bringing the recall.”
McDaniel acknowledged the climate would be different “if we’d had months of racial justice protests” and high-profile police brutality cases.” But now people’s attention is diverted to inflation and the economic recovery.
“Voters don’t vote on policy or ideology,” McDaniel said. Rather, they vote on impulses: a sense that things are either good and stable, or change needs to happen right now.
“And right now,” he said, “things are not good.”
In the course of two years, Boudin managed to trip the wires of all the various power centers in San Francisco: City Hall, the police, tech leaders, the Asian American community. Voters have now handed the power of the district attorney to a mayor whose most visible public moves this year have set her to the right of Boudin’s camp.
Breed will appoint somebody “by definition less progressive than Chesa,” to fill his seat, retired American Civil Liberties Union attorney John Crew said. He anticipated that the mayor would pick someone who supports reform in concept, but who wouldn’t aggressively pursue it.
Nonetheless, Crew predicted that if the mayor-appointed incumbent runs for election in 2023, that incumbent will appropriate the progressive label and craft his or her messaging for a voter base that still perceives itself as reform-minded and civil rights-oriented.
“If the incumbent appointed by the mayor is running as ‘tough-on-crime, lock ’em all up, we don’t care about police misbehavior and extreme racial disparities,’ then you could say San Francisco had changed politically,” Crew said. “But I’ll bet you any amount of money that ain’t gonna happen. This is still San Francisco.”
Rachel Swan and Mallory Moench are San Francisco Chronicle staff writers. Email: rswan@sfchronicle.com, mallory.moench@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @rachelswan @mallorymoench | https://www.sfchronicle.com/election/article/What-Chesa-Boudin-s-recall-means-for-San-17226656.php | 2022-06-08 08:16:31 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/election/article/What-Chesa-Boudin-s-recall-means-for-San-17226656.php |
Since ESPN won back the NHL rights two years ago, it has carried the All-Star Game and Stanley Cup finals on ABC. The only thing it hasn’t had is an outdoor game.
That changes Saturday night when ABC has the Stadium Series contest between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes from Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina.
ABC’s package of Saturday games airs typically in the afternoon, but hockey gets the prime-time slot with the NBA on its All-Star break.
Mark Gross – who oversees ESPN and ABC’s coverage as senior vice president, production and remote events – said they have seen notes from how TNT and NBC did their outdoor games. However, each stadium game has its flavor and identity.
”We’re excited because it’s a big event and it will have a big event feel with the studio team on site,” Gross said. ”We will also have sky cam coverage over the ice since there’s nothing to block it.”
Besides the sky cam, ABC will use a drone to provide additional aerial shots. Wireless mics will also be on select players and coaches in coordination with the NHL.
The start of the Saturday games on ABC on Jan. 28, and the All-Star Game the following week, marked the beginning of more games on both ABC and ESPN as things begin to build with the playoffs on the horizon in mid-April.
”Now it picks up from here,” play-by-play announcer Sean McDonough said. ”Then obviously, we go right into the playoffs, which are unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It is a grind once we get into that, so I’m happy to come into it with some rest because once we get going, it’s a whirlwind, to say the least.”
McDonough is in his second season with analyst Ray Ferraro and reporter Emily Kaplan. They were named ESPN/ABC’s top team after the Walt Disney Company got back the rights in 2021 with a seven-year deal.
One of the adjustments McDonough had to make going to hockey is that Ferraro is between the benches instead of next to him in the booth for most games. Ferraro, like most analysts, prefers being at ice level because it is easier to see and break down the game.
”I think stepping on each other is the greatest concern because you can’t make eye contact. So I had to learn Sean’s cadence, and Sean had to learn when I like to jump in,” Ferraro said. ”After you do it a number of times, it becomes rhythm.”
Kaplan, also an online reporter for ESPN.com, said she asked about the possibility of doing rink-side reporting after ESPN regained the rights, figuring she might get a couple of games. She ended up getting added to the top team.
Kaplan said the one thing she learned from Ferraro was taking feedback from a limited circle of people.
”No one gives you a guidebook of this is what’s going to happen to you, when you’re suddenly thrust into a national television role. It was a lot of learning on the go,” she said. ”It was rewarding because I could carve my own path. I want to stay true to myself and what I thought would be best for this role.”
McDonough has credited Ferraro and Kaplan for helping to navigate arenas and getting to know coaches and players.
”The comfort level is just so much higher for me this year. I thought I was following it fairly intensely as a fan, but it’s a different animal when you’re doing this job,” McDonough said.
Ilan Ben-Hanan, ESPN’s senior vice president, programming and acquisitions, said scheduling has been more favorable this season because the NHL didn’t take a three-week break in February (which was made when the league thought it would be competing in the Beijing Olympics). There also haven’t been games rescheduled due to COVID-19.
Ben-Hanan said there is the possibility of more Boston Bruins games being added to the schedule. The Bruins (41-8-5) are on pace to tie the NHL single-season mark of 62 wins shared by the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings and 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning.
”We feel well positioned for our schedule the rest of the way, headlined by the Boston appearances. We’re embracing it, and it’s easy to follow if you’re a fan,” he said.
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Three Holey Moley locations set to introduce a blockbuster brand's iconic spirit with further expansion expected
DENVER and AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a kind of fun that borders and oceans can't contain, which is why Funlab —Australia's premiere creator of competitive socializing experiences—will burst onto the American scene this summer with three Holey Moley mini golf clubs. With at least three U.S. locations set to open in Denver, Austin and San Francisco, Holey Moley takes the familiar and beloved mini golf concept and transforms it into an immersive world of fun, delicious bites, specialty Instagrammable cocktails and real-life connections.
The irreverent spirit Holey Moley has come to stand for in Australia, since 2016, will take a distinctly American twist with these new locations. Bringing friends and families together for par-ticularly good mini golf, the concepts will feature super-vibey, multi-sensory experiences and new, iconic pop-culture themes woven into the golf holes. With a variety of options for dining, beverages, functions and events – all under one roof – Holey Moley trades day into night to cater to all guests at any time from family outings during the day, to corporate happy hours and more.
The three US locations include:
- Holey Moley Denver will open this August with a 27-hole venue at 1201 18th Street.
- Holey Moley Austin, at 807 East 4th Street, will feature 27 holes and a large outdoor space when it opens its doors in November 2023.
- And Holey Moley San Francisco is slated for an early 2024 opening with 18 holes of its own.
Holey Moley Austin will emerge as the first originally designed Holey Moley, whereas the Denver and San Francisco locations will be adaptations of popular existing Urban Putt locations, who Funlab recently acquired. Urban Putt founder and CEO, Steve Fox, is enthusiastic about the new direction, and current employees in both Urban Putt locations will remain on the team.
"Holey Moley's U.S. arrival is exciting news for Denver and San Francisco," Fox said. "These cities and teams have meant the world to me, and so do the good times our guests enjoy every time they visit. It's been incredible to see the vision Funlab has for transformation, and I can't wait to see how this will build on Urban Putt's success."
Funlab CEO Michael Schreiber says bringing Australia's popular brand of immersive fun to the States is a milestone for the company—and that there's even more to come.
"There's something universal about having a good time in a setting designed expressly for that and nothing else. Our research, insights and the opportunity to build on Urban Putt's success, shows us there is a high demand for this style of concept that will resonate with American consumers," Schreiber said. "What makes us unique is the way we take familiar, cherished concepts from the world around us and transform them into something surprising. It's the immersion of the worlds we create that turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Without question, Funlab intends to make a mark in the US and to keep on growing."
In preparation for the openings, Funlab is currently working to build local teams who want to get in on the action by staffing each of the U.S. locations. When the doors open, these newly minted "Motherfunners" will join more than 2,200 others who have helped make Funlab's 42 other venues a fast-growing success in Australia and New Zealand.
For information about the new locations, visit www.holeymoley.com and stay tuned for specific launch details and how to book, to come later this year.
To become part of the Holey Moley's team of "Motherfunners" in Denver, Austin or San Francisco, visit the website.
About Funlab:
Funlab is Australia's premiere creator of competitive socializing experiences. From arcades, bowling alleys, mini-golf and much more, Funlab believes in taking familiar concepts and transforming them into immersive worlds of fun where people can connect in real life. Magnifying every small detail to create extraordinary experiences, Funlab operates 42 venues across 9 brands and over 2200 employees. Funlab is set to open its first three Holey Moley locations in the United States in the Summer of 2023.
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The A2 Milk Co., a New Zealand company with its U.S. headquarters in Boulder, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to supply its infant milk formula in the United States.
The company distributes fresh milk to 27,000 stores nationwide but until now has been unable to distribute its baby formula, according to a press statement from the company.
The company is the first company to receive FDA authorization to sell its infant formula in the U.S. since July even though a widespread shortage of formula has made the search for formula a high-stakes scavenger hunt for parents of new babies.
A2 said in the statement that it expects to sell up to a million cans of formula — the equivalent of 30 million bottles — through June next year when it can apply for an extension of the FDA authorization.
While a growing company in the U.S., A2 expects the addition of baby formula to accelerate its grow, the company wrote in its press statement.
A2 is not new to baby formula; it distributes its products elsewhere in the world. To meet FDA approval, it had to change its scoops, mixing instructions and labeling, the statement said.
The A2 Platinum formula is free of the A1 protein, which causes gastric distress in some people.
The A2 Stage 1 formula is sold for use with infants up to six months; a Stage 2 variety is for infants from six to 12 months and a Stage 3 product is for toddlers.
This article was first published by BizWest, an independent news organization, and is published under a license agreement. © 2022 BizWest Media LLC.
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ANGOLA, Ind. (AP) — A semitrailer collided with an SUV Wednesday in northeastern Indiana, killing one person and leaving three others critically injured, authorities said.
One person, a female, was declared dead at the scene of the accident about 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 327 and a country road, Chief Deputy Mike Meeks of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department said.
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TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Friday, March 31, 2023
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Zone Forecast Product for Southeast Texas
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
TXZ211-012100-
Austin-
Including the cities of Sealy and Bellville
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. More humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to south
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with
highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ237-012100-
Inland Brazoria-
Including the cities of Pearland, Alvin, and Angleton
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to south 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Temperature
falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after
midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ196-012100-
Brazos-
Including the cities of College Station and Bryan
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ195-012100-
Burleson-
Including the cities of Caldwell and Somerville
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. More humid
with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper
60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler
with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in
the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ214-012100-
Chambers-
Including the cities of Winnie, Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, Stowell,
and Old River-Winfree
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast
15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ210-012100-
Colorado-
Including the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
More humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with
highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ227-012100-
Fort Bend-
Including the cities of Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land,
Rosenberg, First Colony, and Pecan Grove
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
More humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with
highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower
60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ238-012100-
Inland Galveston-
Including the cities of League City and Friendswood
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in
the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ198-012100-
Grimes-
Including the city of Navasota
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. More humid
with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Much cooler
with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ213-012100-
Inland Harris-
Including the city of Houston
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. More humid with highs in the mid 80s. East winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to southeast
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows
around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ163-012100-
Houston-
Including the city of Crockett
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. More humid with lows in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows around 60. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ235-012100-
Inland Jackson-
Including the cities of Edna and Ganado
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the
mid 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Breezy with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ200-012100-
Northern Liberty-
Including the cities of Liberty, Cleveland, and Dayton
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. More humid with highs in the lower 80s. East winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Cooler with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Cooler with lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ176-012100-
Madison-
Including the city of Madisonville
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Cooler with lows around 60. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Much cooler with highs in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ236-012100-
Inland Matagorda-
Including the city of Bay City
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around
80. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ199-012100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Conroe and The Woodlands
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. More humid
with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly
cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with highs in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ179-012100-
Polk-
Including the cities of Livingston and Corrigan
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. More humid with lows in the upper
60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler
with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ178-012100-
San Jacinto-
Including the cities of Shepherd and Coldspring
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph,
increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Cooler
with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ164-012100-
Trinity-
Including the cities of Trinity and Groveton
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. More humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Much cooler
with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ177-012100-
Walker-
Including the city of Huntsville
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming north this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with
highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 70. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ212-012100-
Waller-
Including the cities of Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire,
and Waller
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. More humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 90.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with
highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows around 60. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ197-012100-
Washington-
Including the city of Brenham
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. More humid
with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Much cooler
with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
$$
TXZ226-012100-
Wharton-
Including the cities of El Campo and Wharton
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. More humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler with
highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows
around 60. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ300-012100-
Southern Liberty-
Including the city of Devers
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. More humid with highs in the lower 80s. East winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Cooler with lows around 60. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ313-012100-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Pasadena and Baytown
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
More humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs around 80. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Cooler with lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in
the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ338-012100-
Coastal Galveston-
Including the cities of Texas City, Dickinson, and La Marque
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in
the morning. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ337-012100-
Coastal Brazoria-
Including the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport, and Clute
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around
80. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Temperature
falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ336-012100-
Coastal Matagorda-
Including the city of Palacios
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around
80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Highs in
the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ335-012100-
Coastal Jackson-
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing
to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Breezy with highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after
midnight. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around
80. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A
chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ436-012100-
Matagorda Islands-
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. Near steady
temperature in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower
70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ437-012100-
Brazoria Islands-
Including the city of Surfside Beach
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance
of showers. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ438-012100-
Galveston Island-
Including the city of Galveston
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ439-012100-
Bolivar Peninsula-
543 AM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
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GENEVA (AP) — A Swiss railway company claimed the record for the world's longest passenger train Saturday with a trip on one of the most spectacular tracks through the Alps.
The Rhaetian Railway company ran the 1.9-kilometer-long (1.2-mile-long) train composed of 100 coaches along the Albula/Bernina route from Preda to Berguen.
The route was designated a UNESCO World Heritage in 2008 and leads through 22 tunnels, some of which spiral through mountains, and across 48 bridges, including the curved Landwasser Viaduct.
The entire journey took over an hour. Rail enthusiasts lined the valley to watch the train's 25 sections wind their way about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) through the Alps.
Rhaetian Railway director Renato Fasciati said the record attempt was intended to highlight some of Switzerland's engineering achievements and to celebrate 175 years of Swiss railways.
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NEW YORK – Aaron Judge fell a few feet short of a record-tying 61st homer, hitting a 404-foot drive caught just in front of the center field wall, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Thursday night on Josh Donaldson’s 10th-inning single to clinch their sixth straight playoff berth.
Judge had walked three times and struck out once before he came to the plate with the score tied 4-all in the ninth. The crowd of 43,123 was on its feet for every pitch, and Judge drove a 2-2 fastball from Matt Barnes just to the right of straightaway center.
“I just got underneath it a little bit,” Judge said. “A pretty windy night, so I was hoping maybe it was blowing out at the time I was hitting, but just missed it.”
The ball left the bat at 113 mph, and fans waited in anticipation as Judge jogged toward first base. But they groaned in unison as Kiké Hernández made the catch a step in front of the fence, not far from the 408-foot sign — leaving Judge still one home run shy of the American League record set by Yankees slugger Roger Maris in 1961.
“Tonight it's a little cool. Maybe it wasn't meant for tonight. Maybe it's another night,” Donaldson said.
“I thought that ball was gone.”
Judge also threw out a runner at second base to help hold off Boston in the ninth, showing off his defensive prowess. Tommy Pham hit a one-hopper off the right-field wall against Clay Holmes (7-4). Judge played the carom and from the warning track threw a strike to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa for the tag. It was Judge’s sixth assist of the season.
Then in the 10th, with pinch-runner Marwin Gonzalez at second as the automatic runner, Kaleb Ort (0-2) intentionally walked Gleyber Torres before Donaldson grounded a single just past diving shortstop Xander Bogaerts and into left field.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-run homer for the Yankees, and Harrison Bader had a tying sacrifice fly in the eighth after Stanton’s leadoff infield single.
New York has a 7 1/2-game lead in the AL East over Toronto and is headed to the playoffs for the 24th time in 28 years.
“A great accomplishment. A lot of hard work over the course of the season to get to this point,” Judge said. “But I think you could ask anybody in this room: The job’s not finished. We have an ultimate goal of going out there and winning our division, and setting ourselves up for the postseason. And this is step No. 1, step No. 1 of many steps to come.”
Triston Casas hit a solo homer and pinch-hitter Reese McGuire delivered a three-run drive in a four-run seventh off Clarke Schmidt as Boston overcame a 3-0 deficit.
CHOPPY CHAPMAN
Aroldis Chapman had another shaky outing for the Yankees in relief, walking two batters with one out in the eighth — the second on four pitchers.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: 2B Trevor Story (bruised left heel) went back on the 10-day injured list and 1B/3B Bobby Dalbec was recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
Yankees: LHP Zack Britton (Tommy John surgery) was activated from the 60-day IL and LHP Wandy Peralta (back) was put on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Monday.
UP NEXT
New York ace Gerrit Cole (12-7, 3.41) starts against LHP Rich Hill (7-7, 4.70) on Friday night.
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Partnership to Support Acquisition and Development of Land in American Homes 4 Rent's Markets
CALABASAS, Calif. and MINNEAPOLIS, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) (the "Company"), a leading provider of high-quality single-family homes for rent, and Värde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced that they have entered into a land banking facility agreement. This facility provides $500 million in initial capacity to acquire and develop new land opportunities as part of American Homes 4 Rent's internal development platform. The two firms have recently closed their first six land transactions into the facility, representing total acquisition and development costs of over $150 million, and due diligence is underway on additional sites.
"We are excited to combine Värde's extensive experience in U.S. housing with American Homes 4 Rent's reputable homebuilding and development platform," said Brendan Bosman, Senior Managing Director at Värde Partners. "The demand for high-quality single-family rental homes has never been higher despite a persistent shortfall in supply, creating opportunities to invest in segments that we believe are well-positioned for growth. We look forward to working with American Homes 4 Rent to capitalize on these trends and the strong dynamics in their core markets."
Värde Partners has 28 years of experience investing in real estate, with substantial equity and credit investments in residential land development and homebuilding transactions. This partnership further expands the firm's U.S. housing footprint in its target markets.
"Our facility with Värde Partners will enable us to continue the strategic expansion of our development pipeline while also maintaining our commitment to a best-in-class investment grade balance sheet and reducing long-term risk," said David Singelyn, Chief Executive Officer of American Homes 4 Rent. "With a continued focus on our disciplined underwriting process and a robust pipeline of development opportunities, we are well-positioned to execute our three-pronged growth strategy in our diversified portfolio footprint while driving value for shareholders."
About American Homes 4 Rent
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and resident satisfaction. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties. As of March 31, 2022, we owned 57,984 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states. Additional information about American Homes 4 Rent is available on our website at www.americanhomes4rent.com.
About Värde Partners
Värde Partners is a leading global alternative investment firm with roots in credit and distressed. Founded in 1993, the firm has invested $90 billion since inception and manages over $13 billion on behalf of a global investor base. The firm's investments span corporate and traded credit, real estate and mortgages, private equity and direct lending. Värde has offices in Minneapolis, New York, London, Singapore and other cities in Asia and Europe. For more information, please visit https://www.varde.com.
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Helloo, good morning. The first official day of the 118th Congress was chaotic. But when it comes to health policy, we want to know which lawmakers you’re watching this year. Tell us as all: rachel.roubein@washpost.com.
CVS and Walgreens haven’t committed to selling abortion pills
The Food and Drug Administration will permit some retail pharmacies to dispense abortion pills for the first time, a major step toward potentially easing access to medication abortion in states where it’s legal.
The regulatory change, which was released without much fanfare last night, comes as the Biden administration has been scrambling to deliver on its vow to keep abortion accessible after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure, Frances Stead Sellers and I reported.
But the next question is whether retail pharmacies will take the agency up on its new offer. Spokespeople for two major chains — CVS and Walgreens — didn’t commit one way or the other, saying last night that they are reviewing the FDA’s updates.
- If large pharmacies decide to dispense the medication, Rachel Rebouché, dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, told Frances that “it could change the conversation about abortion, opening up avenues for people in rural parts of a state.”
The move is the latest salvo in the tug-of-war over access to the medication, which accounts for more than half of abortions in the United States. Abortion rights groups quickly cheered the move, while antiabortion leaders who have sought to limit the pills decried the changes.
The details
Here’s the deal: The FDA had previously only allowed women to receive abortion medication directly from medical offices and doctors, or by mail.
Roughly a year ago, the agency announced it would update protocols for prescribing the abortion pill mifepristone. The medication is used with another drug, misoprostol, to terminate pregnancies, and the FDA has said the drugs are safe and effective for use in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Under the new rules, patients will still need a prescription from a certified health-care provider. But any pharmacy that agrees to accept those prescriptions can dispense the pills, as long as the store is in a state where they’re not restricted and agrees to adhere to other criteria.
Those other rules include demonstrating the pharmacy can ship the drug using a service that provides tracking information, as well as receive prescriber agreement forms via email and fax.
Also of note: In addition to allowing certain pharmacies to dispense the pills, the FDA cemented a pandemic-era change expanding telehealth abortion services.
The battleground
More than a dozen states have restricted abortions in many instances since the nation’s highest court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Since then, the fight over abortion pills has been heating up, and particularly exploded in recent weeks. That dynamic could influence how many pharmacies elect to participate in the program.
Federal health officials and major medical societies, such as the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), say “robust evidence” shows the drug is safe. Antiabortion groups claim otherwise — and quickly pounced on the FDA’s move yesterday.
- “The FDA should be removing them from the market or, at minimum, strengthening the safeguards for those women who take these drugs,” Julie Blake, senior counsel for regulatory litigation at Alliance Defending Freedom, said in a statement to The Health 202. The conservative group sued the agency in November to attempt to reverse the agency’s decades-old approval of mifepristone, claiming the drug is unsafe and the FDA lacked the power to approve it.
On the other side, abortion rights groups and leading medical associations lauded the change. But some want to push the agency even further.
- “This change will empower patients who choose medication abortion to have the option of going to a pharmacy for immediate care rather than waiting for a mail order, if that is right for them,” Iffath Abbasi Hoskins, ACOG’s president, said in a statement. She added that the group will continue to advocate to further remove other rules around accessing the medication.
On the Hill
It’s going to be another hectic day in the House
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) still isn’t close to becoming speaker, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Theodoric Meyer write in The Early 202.
The state-of-play: “After [McCarthy] failed three times to secure the 218 votes needed on Tuesday, he’ll be back at it again today at noon when the House opens and a fourth round of balloting for the speaker is expected to begin. It comes after a night of strategizing with his allies about how to overcome the opposition of roughly 20 hard-liners who refuse to vote for him.”
The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor:
Leader McCarthy faced open revolt today, failing in 3 rounds to capture enough votes for the speakership in a once-in-a-century showdown that will spill into a second day. He's not stepping down.
— Marianna Sotomayor (@MariannaReports) January 4, 2023
A recap of the day that was, w @JaxAlemany & @LACaldwellDC https://t.co/yZHYDWzPFX
Reproductive wars
Ratcheting up the pressure: Major antiabortion groups and conservative leaders are outlining a list of policies they’re pushing newly empowered House Republicans to approve.
In a new letter to Congress shared with The Health 202, over three dozen groups urged a vote on a federal ban on abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which typically occurs around six weeks of pregnancy. The demands also include passing several other pieces of legislation, such as restricting abortions due to a diagnosis of Down syndrome, permanently barring federal funds from being used for abortions and requiring already approved abortion pills to be dispensed in-person by a health-care practitioner.
“The policies we highlight are the floor, not the ceiling, of what we expect from a pro-life majority in the House of Representatives,” the groups wrote in the letter, which was first reported by Politico. Those who signed on include the leaders of The Heritage Foundation, SBA Pro-Life America, Americans United for Life and the Family Research Council.
Reality check: Even if House Republicans pass some of the demands, the bills will go nowhere in a Democratic-controlled Senate and with President Biden in the White House.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus vaccine misinformation spikes in wake of NFL player’s on-field collapse
Anti-vaxxers and right-wing provocateurs took to Twitter within minutes of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s stunning collapse on the field Monday night to spread claims linking the athlete’s cardiac arrest to the coronavirus vaccine, The Post’s Cat Zakrzewski and Lauren Weber report.
“Everybody knows what happened to Damar Hamlin because it’s happened to too many athletes around the world since COVID vaccination was required in sports,” former Newsmax correspondent Emerald Robinson wrote in a tweet that has been viewed more than 2 million times.
Yet, as of last night, little information is known about the cause of Hamlin’s collapse. It’s not even known whether the 24-year-old has been vaccinated against the coronavirus. Experts say the information vacuum created a perfect storm for anti-vaxxers, who, without any evidence, had already been priming people to believe sudden deaths or collapses could be linked to vaccinations.
Zooming out: The tweet’s broad and rapid reach underscores how easily baseless theories related to the pandemic can ricochet across the social media platform since new owner Elon Musk rolled back the company’s policy against covid misinformation in November, Cat and Lauren note.
The Buffalo Bills:
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
China rebukes coronavirus testing requirements for its travelers
The Chinese government is threatening countermeasures against countries imposing coronavirus testing requirements for passengers traveling from China, which includes the United States, the Associated Press reports.
“We are firmly opposed to attempts to manipulate the covid measures for political purposes,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a briefing yesterday. China “will take countermeasures based on the principle of reciprocity,” she added, but didn’t specify what steps Beijing might take.
The comments were China’s sharpest to date on the issue, and they come after Australia and Canada this week joined a growing list of countries requiring the tests amid a surge in new coronavirus infections and concerns about a lack of reliable data on the outbreak.
Agency alert
CMS needs to strengthen its oversight of drugmaker price data, watchdog says
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’s spotty oversight of the average sales price (ASP) of certain outpatient drugs has led to millions lost in potential savings for Medicare, a federal watchdog concluded.
Catch up quick: The agency uses manufacturer-reported ASP data to calculate payment amounts for medications covered by Medicare Part B. When the data is inaccurate, the program and its enrollees may wind up paying inappropriate rates for the drugs.
In a pair of reports released yesterday, the federal health department’s Office of Inspector General found that because of invalid or missing ASP data, CMS couldn’t determine ASP-based payment amounts for 8 percent of drug codes at least once between 2016 and 2020. As a result, Medicare and its enrollees missed out on at least $2.8 million in savings.
Next steps: The Office of Inspector General is suggesting that CMS develop a strategy to strengthen its internal controls for ensuring the accuracy of Part B drug payments, including enhanced quality checks and processes for correcting potential errors in its data files. The agency concurred with the watchdog’s recommendations. CMS didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from The Health 202.
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In the afternoon, our colleague Nick Miroff is sitting down with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for a conversation about the Biden administration’s efforts to curb the fentanyl epidemic and challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as the pandemic-era policy Title 42.
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What makes a good laptop really depends on what you need it for. While it's true that Chromebooks aren't the most powerful laptops on the market, they're lightweight, durable and, most importantly, affordable. If you're looking for a solid budget laptop, this Acer Chromebook 311 is a decent value at its usual price of $180, but right now at Target it's a steal -- you can pick it up for only $100. That's a total discount of 44%, but the deal is good for a limited time only.
If all you really need a laptop for is perusing the web and taking care of some light online work, this Acer 311 is a great choice. It has a 4GB RAM and 32GB of total storage and operates using Google's Chrome OS, which is great for keeping your calendar, inbox and documents synced. It's superportable too, with a thickness of 0.74 inch and weighing only 2.2 pounds. Plus, with a battery life of up to 15 hours, it's great for getting some serious work done while you're on the road.
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CANBERRA – Australia’s highest court on Monday dismissed Russia’s application for an injunction that would have prevented Moscow's embassy being evicted from a site in the national capital Canberra.
In dismissing the application, High Court Justice Jayne Jagot described Russia’s challenge on constitutional grounds to a law terminating the lease as “weak” and “difficult to understand.”
Parliament passed emergency legislation on June 15 that terminated Russia’s lease on the largely empty block on security grounds because the new embassy would have been too close to Parliament House.
Russia’s lawyer Elliot Hyde had argued that the Ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky would not have confidence in the integrity and security of a consular building already on the site if the embassy was not allowed to maintain possession until the challenge to the validity of the lease termination was decided.
Elliot said a man who has been living on the site in a portable cabin at least since last week was a security guard protecting the compound. The man had been described in the media as a Russian diplomat.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he welcomed the High Court decision and expected the Russians to leave the site.
"The court has made clear that there is no legal basis for a Russian presence to continue on the site at this time, and we expect the Russian Federation to act in accordance with the court’s ruling," Albanese told reporters.
The Russian Embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Previously, Russia had accused Australia of “Russophobic hysteria” for canceling the lease of the site in Canberra's diplomatic quarter where Moscow wanted to build a new embassy. The current Russian Embassy is in the Canberra suburb of Griffith and its operations are unaffected. | https://www.wsls.com/news/world/2023/06/26/australias-high-court-dismisses-russias-bid-for-injunction-to-stop-its-embassys-eviction/ | 2023-06-26 03:03:08 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/world/2023/06/26/australias-high-court-dismisses-russias-bid-for-injunction-to-stop-its-embassys-eviction/ |
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TEANECK, N.J., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced that it has been selected by Volkswagen Group Ireland (VWG Ireland), the multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, to transform VWG Ireland's digital customer service landscape. Cognizant will re-engineer VWG Ireland's existing siloed contact center platform into an omni-channel customer experience (CX) platform, based on Salesforce service cloud voice and Amazon Connect.
VWG Ireland needed to unify its legacy contact center functionalities and streamline its customer service to reduce maintenance costs and improve efficiency, while gaining a holistic customer 360-degree view. Due to its siloed customer engagement processes and channels, VWG Ireland was also faced with a lack of customer insight and time-consuming manual customer data aggregation. As part of the agreement, Cognizant will implement a fully digital, cloud-based omni-channel CX platform to modernize customer engagements, as well as provide an easy-to-use, web-based, and unified user interface for the agents combining customer data, context, journeys and interaction channels.
Cognizant will also provide VWG Ireland with advanced insights into customer journeys and conversations. This is intended to improve reporting, advance business decisions, and drive next best actions to provide a personalized experience to customers and recommend next steps, services or products. In addition, Cognizant will work together with VWG Ireland for continuous improvement, feature enhancements and process innovation of the CX platform. The introduction of the CX platform allows for improved efficiencies for both end users and their supervisors, freeing up time for the provision of an optimized level of service to VWG Ireland's customers.
"The automotive industry has been transformed from the bottom up over the past decade, not least with the accelerated uptake of electric vehicles. In addition, customer expectations on service levels and how to engage with various organisations has also shifted, accelerated by the necessity of remote access, service provision and support during the pandemic," said Tom Murphy, CIO, VWG Ireland. "In particular, the car industry has seen a shift in how customers wish to communicate with us. To be able to interact with our customers in a more meaningful and direct manner, we needed a trusted IT partner to help us in our mission to improve our systems and engage with our customer base more efficiently."
"Cognizant's mission is to transform OEMs, suppliers, dealers and automotive finance companies into modern enterprises. This program is a first-of-its-kind for Cognizant and Volkswagen, combining powerful CX capabilities of CRM, digital and voice in the cloud. Therefore, we are honoured to have been selected by Volkswagen Group Ireland to support it on its customer journey transformation in meeting the expectations of its customers," said Rohit Gupta, Managing Director, UK&I, Cognizant. "With our vast experience of more than 15 years in managing and transforming customer contact centres for large global clients, combined with our proven methodologies, processes and expertise in agile lead delivery, we believe we are best placed to help Volkswagen Group Ireland enhance its customers' experience with the auto maker."
About Volkswagen Group Ireland
Volkswagen Group Ireland (VWG Ireland), wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, is Ireland's biggest automotive company with six leading brands - Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA, CUPRA, Seat and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. As a National Sales Company, we work in partnership with nearly 130 franchise retailers across the Republic of Ireland. Volkswagen Group Ireland is the leading seller of battery electric vehicles in Ireland with a combined BEV market share of 34%.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Joe Morton decided to move from Gem County this past year to sunny Florida. He chose a location on the Gulf coast of Florida, rather than the eastern seaboard, in part because it was less often the victim of tropical storms and hurricanes out of the Caribbean.
Last week that didn’t hold up as Hurricane Ian pounded the western coast of the state before moving inland, across the peninsula and then up the Atlantic seaboard. It is being called one of the fiercest storms in recent history. Not only from the winds that the category 4 hurricane swept in with Wednesday, but also the storm surge of waves inundating much of the Florida coast.
As of Sunday the death toll from the storm was placed at least 51 with 44 of those in Florida. Much of the region remains unrecognizable from its previous state.
Morton, who lives in Venice, Florida reported to the Messenger Index that he was one of the fortunate ones. “We had zero impact to both of our homes. There is massive flooding, wind/tree damage to many of our neighbors homes. Fortunately we live in one of the highest places in Sarasota County.”
“Our home is built with block walls, a concrete roof, steel doors and impact windows,” Morton said.
He reported that while many homes are without electricity his home generator is helping them maintain communication.
Morton, who previously lived in the Silverleaf area of Gem County, asked his old friends and neighbors “to please pray for those less fortunate.” | https://www.idahopress.com/emmett/community/former-gem-county-resident-in-the-middle-of-ians-fury/article_53f21d9e-426d-11ed-b6e2-b7caa810c0cc.html | 2022-10-05 07:14:59 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/emmett/community/former-gem-county-resident-in-the-middle-of-ians-fury/article_53f21d9e-426d-11ed-b6e2-b7caa810c0cc.html |
FT. WORTH, Texas, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc. ("Next Bridge", "our", or the "Company") announced today that effective December 21, 2022, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Hudspeth Operating, LLC, a Texas limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("Hudspeth"), Wolfbone Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("Wolfbone"), McCabe Petroleum Corporation, a Texas corporation ("MPC") and Gregory McCabe, the sole owner of Wolfbone and MPC ("McCabe").
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, certain properties owned by Wolfbone in the Orogrande Basin in West Texas (the "Orogrande Properties") will be assigned to Hudspeth in consideration of an issuance of 56,297,638 shares of the Company's common stock to McCabe. Pro forma this transaction, Next Bridge will increase its working interest and net revenue interest in the Orogrande Properties by 22.6% and 17.0%, respectively. Closing of the transactions under the Merger Agreement is subject to certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement.
The Merger Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K. This summary description of the terms of the Merger Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such exhibit.
In connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, on December 21, 2022, the Company also entered into a 5% Unsecured Promissory Note in favor of McCabe evidencing a loan commitment to the Company for a principal amount of up to $20,000,000. The Company intends to use the proceeds of this financing for ongoing development and general corporate purposes.
The Note is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K. This summary description of the terms of the Note is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of each exhibit.
Clifton Dubose, Chief Executive Officer, stated about the transactions, "We are very excited to increase our leasehold position in our Orogrande Prospect and also secure additional capital for the development of our assets."
About Next Bridge Hydrocarbons, Inc.
The Company is an independent public reporting energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation and/or development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. Our primary focus has been the development of interests in an oil and gas project consisting of 134,000 contiguous gross acres we hold in the Orogrande Basin in West Texas in Hudspeth County, Texas. In addition, we have minor interests in the Eastern edge of the Midland Basin in Texas, and two minor well interests in Oklahoma. Please visit www.nextbridgehydrocarbons.com for more information.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein. Although the Company believes the expectations in such statements to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Information concerning the assumptions, uncertainties and risks that may affect the actual results can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") available on the Company's website or the SEC's website at sec.gov.
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Midland Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information that helps a double homicide that took place on Saturday.
Midland Police Department officers were dispatched Saturday at about 1:26 a.m. to The Ranch of Midland Apartments located at 4315 Neely Ave, in reference to shots fired.
Officers found two gunshot victims identified as 20-year-old female Anjaya Saddler and 22-year-old male Decamren Sims inside an apartment, deceased.
Officers on the scene were notified that a third gunshot victim, a 21-year-old male, drove himself to the hospital, according to a previous Reporter-Telegram report.
"Limited information was gathered during the investigation, but it is believed that the shooter was wearing all black and had on a dark ski mask covering his face," according to a Midland Crime Stoppers Facebook post.
If a person has information about the case, call the hotline, go to www.694tips.com or use the mobile app P3 TIPS. A person could earn a $1,000 cash reward if the tip leads to his arrest. No caller ID is used, and callers will remain anonymous. Reference MPD case 221217003 | https://www.mrt.com/news/crime/article/Midland-police-searching-for-suspect-in-west-17667755.php | 2022-12-21 06:43:59 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/crime/article/Midland-police-searching-for-suspect-in-west-17667755.php |
Activist Erin Brockovich has been visiting East Palestine, Ohio, following the derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous chemicals last month. Residents have been complaining about rashes, headaches, sore throats and other health concerns after the derailment.
Brockovich talks about what she’s advising residents to do to ensure they get compensation and that the company is held accountable for the accident and the impact on the community. She joins Here & Now‘s Deepa Fernandes.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Re: “Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes” [June 22, Business]:
A federal gas-tax holiday is another bad idea. Former President Barack Obama was right when he called this a gimmick during the 2008 presidential campaign.
It will not solve anything and will only create a hole in highway funding. Additionally, there is no guarantee the savings will be shown at the pump.
Jim Van Camp, Camano Island | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/gas-tax-holiday-it-will-not-solve-anything/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-06-23 00:30:55 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/gas-tax-holiday-it-will-not-solve-anything/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
HOUSTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has signed a contract with Hyundai Engineering Company (HEC) Ltd to supply proprietary equipment for the first modular plant for its leading advanced plastics recycling technology Hydro-PRT®. The plant will be installed at LG Chem's Chronos Project in Dangjin, South Korea.
Under the terms of the contract, KBR will supply its proprietary modular solution to HEC for a 20,000 tonnes per annum plastics recycling unit planned for the Chronos project. This award follows LG Chem's licensing of KBR's Hydro-PRT technology last year.
"We are honored that LG Chem has selected our modular solution for the Hydro-PRT unit at Dangjin," said Doug Kelly, KBR President, Technology. "Our proprietary modularization solutions deliver inherent cost, scalability, schedule, and safety advantages and we look forward to a successful implementation to help LG Chem accelerate attainment of its ESG objectives."
KBR and Mura's Hydro-PRT process converts waste plastics into raw materials for new plastics, achieving total circularity. A recent report published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre shows this proprietary technology to be the best performing for resource use across mechanical, chemical and energy recovery processes and produced the highest yield of hydrocarbon products to displace virgin fossil equivalent. As the global economy transitions away from traditional fossil fuels, Hydro-PRT delivers significant environmental benefits and enables our clients to achieve full plastics circularity.
KBR has been a leader in innovative, sustainable process technology development, commercialization, and plant design solutions for over 50 years.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 30,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
Visit www.kbr.com
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The company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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Philly LiveShowcasing the food, fashion, wellness, technology and travel destinations that make the Philadelphia region great. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/philly-live/inside-the-taylor-swift-exhibit-in-nyc/3588931/ | 2023-06-20 16:32:17 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/philly-live/inside-the-taylor-swift-exhibit-in-nyc/3588931/ |
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Country music singer Kane Brown is making his first trip to Fresno.
The superstar will be playing as part of Boots in the Park at Woodward Park on September 8th.
In addition to Kane Brown, the concert will also feature Tyler Hubbard, Jimmie Allen, Leaving Austin and Luwiss Lux.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, April 28, but you can register for early Thursday access at bootsinthepark.com. | https://abc30.com/kane-brown-fresno-boots-in-the-park-woodward/13180094/ | 2023-04-24 16:22:34 | 0 | https://abc30.com/kane-brown-fresno-boots-in-the-park-woodward/13180094/ |
DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americaneagle.com, a family-owned, global digital agency, is proud to announce the launch of the Referah website, an online marketplace that connects families with desirable senior living communities, on the ROC Commerce platform.
Based in Chicago, Referah is a new online marketplace designed to connect prospective residents and their families with the best options for senior living across a network of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. During a live conversation, the company's family connection agents gather data on social interests, health, finances, geographic location, and other special needs to help determine the right solution for families. Additionally, unlike other, more traditional senior living lead aggregators, Referah's services are intended to give operators a smaller, yet more curated stream of leads.
In developing its new website and lead generation platform, Referah sought an experienced digital agency to bring its vision to life. As a leader in the website design and development space with over 25 years of experience, Americaneagle.com was selected to execute the project. Referah's key priorities included a modern, user-friendly design, easy-to-navigate architecture, and advanced search and recommendation capabilities. On the backend, the company indicated a need for a content management system (CMS) that would enable internal users to easily and efficiently manage and grow the website.
"We're extremely thrilled about the partnership we've built with Referah," Michael Svanascini, President of Americaneagle.com, said. "A result of collaboration, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork, Referah's newly launched website is poised to disrupt the senior living referral process. We're delighted to be part of something that provides the necessary resources for families to make important, life-changing decisions."
To provide Referah with the sophisticated solution it needed to succeed, Americaneagle.com recommended ROC Commerce, a fast, integrated, and robust platform. The digital agency then curated a team of experts across a number of its departments, some of which included strategy, project management, front and backend development, programming, graphic design, content and copywriting, digital marketing, and quality assurance.
In addition to the ROC Commerce implementation, Referah's new website is equipped with various features and third-party integrations for an intuitive and seamless user experience. For example, because geographic location recommendations are crucial to Referah's business model, third-party search and discovery platform Algolia was leveraged. Algolia, in conjunction with IP-API, a geolocation IP reference service, translates a user's zip code into a geographical polygon to display senior living communities within that specific search area. Algolia also updates the geographical polygon in real time whenever the user moves the reference map.
Customization was also crucial for the Referah website. Americaneagle.com created custom filters to generate distinct search results to provide users with the exact information they are looking for, including care types, pricing, apartment styles, insurance networks, and more. Other features, such as SEO-friendly location pages and an integration with ALF Software Solution's customer relationship management tool, further enhance the user experience.
"I intentionally sought out Americaneagle.com as Referah's development and digital marketing partner," Lesley Durkin, Referah President and CEO, said. "Their track record of repeat successes in like models across other industries was the proof of concept needed to know we had the right talent and team. The process itself started long before the development stage with an in-depth workshop, pairing our leaders with theirs to study, analyze, plan, and build for long-term strength and success. They work with dedication to our mission of serving seniors and senior living communities with new solutions. They are a trusted partner, well-aligned with our own growth trajectory."
Through the partnership with Americaneagle.com, Referah's newly launched website harnesses the power of advanced technologies, perfectly positioning it to transform the senior living referral process and allowing users to distinguish the perfect match for their loved ones.
Americaneagle.com is a full-service, family-owned digital agency that has been dedicated to providing best-in-class web design, development, hosting, post-launch support, and digital marketing services for over 25 years. With a global team comprised of 700+ skilled professionals and subject matter experts, Americaneagle.com focuses on achieving measurable results and exceeding goals for all of our clients. Thanks to our flexibility and expertise in a wide range of online services, we have the capabilities to handle any business of any size, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, government organizations, small online storefronts, large multi-channel retailers, and more.
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847-699-0300
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