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New restaurant and taproom honoring sports history in the Pacific Northwest open today
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 4 p.m. PT today, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley, located across the street from T-Mobile Park, will open to the public. At the grand opening celebration, eventgoers will have the opportunity to listen to live music from Deejay Hershe, win branded gear, gift certificates and a future VIP game-day viewing experience for eight people.
"We are thrilled to welcome everyone to Hatback and Steelheads Alley today! We hope that when people step through our doors, they are immediately transported through the Pacific Northwest's rich baseball and softball history," stated Fred Rivera, Executive Vice President for the Seattle Mariners. "After these past few years, we're excited to be able to provide an opportunity for our community to come together again in one of our favorite neighborhoods."
Hatback Bar & Grille will offer an elevated menu of American classics such as burgers, steak, pizza and chicken wings, along with Pacific Northwest staples like smoked seafood dip, Beecher cheese curds, and Penn Cove mussels. On tap, Hatback will feature beers from local favorites such as Pike Brewing Co. and Georgetown Brewing Co., while at Steelheads Alley, Métier Brewing Company will provide some of their popular brews including the MBC Pale Ale, 'Double Play' (Helles) Lager and Black Stripe Coconut Porter. The one-of-a-kind taproom will offer other signature craft beers, food selections from Hatback, and specialty programming such as a "Meet the Brewer Series," beer talks, tasting parties and more. Both locations will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week and before and after all games.
Each of the spaces are heavily inspired by the rich sports history of the Pacific Northwest. In homage to Mariners history, Hatback's signature colors are royal blue and gold, representing the franchise's inaugural uniforms. Steelheads Alley features memorabilia of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads Negro League baseball team along with artwork paying tribute to several barrier-breaking athletes throughout our region's history, including a custom mural created by Seattle artist Damon Brown of Creative Lou. The mural depicts a baseball field with players from the Steelheads, as well as other regional Pacific Northwest Baseball and Softball teams such as the Seattle Owls, Mikado Baseball Club, Seattle Pilots, and more.
The space will also feature an outdoor beer garden with food trucks and select beer offerings. The beer garden will be open before and after for all Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders games, weather permitting.
To stay up to date on the new spaces, follow their social media accounts and website:
- Hatback Bar & Grille – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Steelheads Alley – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Located in the heart of Seattle's Sodo district, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley is the city's premier dining, brewing and sports entertainment destinations. In 2023, a 9,500-square-foot flexible event space will open. From weddings and company parties to community events, the new venue will offer a customizable experience to fit each occasion. For more information, visit http://www.hatback.com.
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You know things are getting dicey in the economy when the phrase "Federal Reserve" enters daily conversation.
Typically, the "Fed" is a pretty wonky and sleepy corner of America, known for shockingly dull press conferences. When economic sailing is smooth, there's not much news coming out of the central bank that is of even remote interest to people other than economists or journalists.
But a few weeks ago, I sat next to a woman on an airplane. She described herself as knowing "zero" about the economy and then proceeded to ask me whether I thought the Federal Reserve would continue raising interest rates to help fight inflation.
I immediately felt an acute sense of dread: When the Fed becomes a topic of general conversation, it means big shifts are happening. The Federal Reserve is an immensely powerful organization that is part of our economy's foundation--it's tectonic plates. And, personally, I like my tectonic plates boring, predictable and giving regularly scheduled, shockingly dull press conferences.
But the truth is, at this moment, we should all be interested in the Federal Reserve. Because big shifts are happening in our economy and the fate of our country may rest on the actions the Fed is taking currently and in the coming months.
The two parts of the Fed's dual mandate are starting to duel with each other
At its core, the Federal Reserve has two main jobs: keeping inflation low and making sure maximum number of people are employed in America. This is known as the Fed's "dual mandate."
The Fed is mandated to deploy its formidable powers to watch and protect both areas as they are considered the most important elements to a strong economy.
"Economic security depends on both jobs and stable prices. Together, these two pillars form the foundation for everything else," Mary Daly, head of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, said in a recent speech at Boise State University.
However, the Fed is currently being challenged in a way it hasn't been in over 40 years. And as it tries to do one part of its job it is hurting the other. In a way, the two parts of its dual mandate are starting to duel with each other.
High inflation "undermines the basic American promise which says that if you work hard, you can get ahead"
Inflation is on everybody's mind right now. Prices are rising in the U.S. at a pace not seen in over 40 years. Inflation is up 8.3% and many things are costing way more than that compared to last year: Gasoline prices are up 25.6%, food prices are up 11.4%, rent is up 6.7%, and health insurance prices are up 24.3%, the largest ever increase.
Daly points out that this level of inflation hits everyone. But it is especially hard on the country's most economically vulnerable. "The toll... lands hardest on those with low and moderate incomes," she said. "This corroding of real wages is more than just painful. It also undermines the basic American promise, which says that if you work hard, you can get ahead. Inflation traps people in an endless loop of running fast and falling behind, unrelated to effort or input."
The cinnamon roll moment
For many people, it hits them suddenly — often while shopping for a favorite item — that they realize they're paying a lot more for things than they usually do. Jeff Smith, 54, who works in marketing in California, recalled the first moment when inflation really hit him.
"It's really dumb, because it's not a huge item," he laughed. "I was buying these prepackaged cinnamon rolls...of all things."
Smith and his wife have four children and Smith says they often like to have a big Sunday breakfast together and he will sometimes buy cinnamon rolls as a treat. "It's something I have bought periodically for years and it was eight bucks for a package of six cinnamon rolls." He immediately felt it was about double what he had typically paid. "It felt dramatic," he said.
After that cinnamon roll moment, Smith did a deep dive into the family budget and realized their overall spending had gone up by almost 40%. He and his wife were shocked. "We were like, 'Good grief! That is way too much. How did we do that? Where did we go?'"
As it turned out, the Smith family hadn't done anything differently or gone anywhere unusual, the prices of their normal purchases and activities had just risen and it had added up fast in a family of six. So Smith and his family started making a bunch of cutbacks: no more eating out, no summer road trip to Utah to see relatives.
"My kids complained, 'We, didn't do anything this summer!'" he said. "They were right and it was largely because gas that used to cost us, you know, maybe $150 to travel somewhere now costs three or $400."
Fighting inflation could lead to job cuts
This is where the Fed comes in. Rising prices prompted the Federal Reserve to spring into action earlier this year and start raising interest rates.
When the Fed raises interest rates, it becomes more expensive for people and businesses to borrow money, so they buy less stuff, demand goes down and that (eventually) brings prices down.
Here's where another problem comes in: When spending drops, companies aren't selling as much stuff and they're not making as much money. They tend to react by slowing down hiring or even laying people off. Bottom line: Raising interest rates can be really hard on jobs.
The economic shock of the 1970s and 80s
The last time inflation got really high in the U.S. was back in the 1970s and 80s, when it topped 13%. The head of the central bank at the time, Paul Volcker was determined to bring prices under control. He pushed interest rates high--rates peaked at about 20% (to give a little perspective, the current interest rate is around 3%).
The result: a big economic shock. The economy fell into a terrible recession, unemployment spiked to 11% and people and politicians unleashed all kinds of wrath onto Chair Volcker. But Volcker was totally focused on bringing inflation under control. Eventually, it worked, and inflation did come down. But it took years of serious economic pain and millions of people lost their jobs.
To be clear, that is NOT the situation the country is in right now. The most recent jobs report shows a very strong employment market with more job openings than unemployed workers and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. This has led many to speculate that the Fed will see this as a green light to keep pushing interest rates up to try and get inflation down.
The worry is if that continues, the Fed's two jobs could end up being at odds: if it tries to bring inflation down by cranking up interest rates too much, it could lead employers to not just put the brakes on hiring, but also cut jobs.
Jobs versus prices is not a choice anybody wants to make. So what will Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell choose?
Actually, he seems to have already made the call... in code. The Federal Reserve has a history of communicating in code (or, basically, not communicating and leaving everybody to desperately try and interpret things like tie color choice and body language).
This summer, Powell dropped a bombshell, saying: "We are taking forceful and rapid steps to...keep inflation expectations anchored. We will keep at it until we are confident the job is done." As unexciting as that might seem, for Fed-watchers, this moment was a veritable fireworks spectacular, and code for choosing to fight inflation just like Volcker who battled inflation at the cost of millions of jobs and a recession. That's because the title of Volcker's book was "Keeping at It".
More recently in a press conference on September 21, Powell made it even clearer that he was willing to tolerate some pain from a slower economy and "softening of labor market," because inflation was just too harmful for families and needed to be dealt with.
"If your family is one where you spend most of your paycheck, every paycheck cycle, on gas, food, transportation, clothing, basics of life, and prices go up the way they've been going up, you're in trouble right away," Powell said. "We're hearing from people is very much that inflation is really hurting...it would be nice if there were a way to just wish it away but there isn't."
Hopefully the inflation report that's coming this Thursday will show prices coming down and if unemployment stays low, the dual mandate will never have to duel. My airplane conversations can go back to complaining about legroom and we can all have our cinnamon rolls and afford them, too.
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Some 9.2 million lead pipes carry water into homes across the U.S., with more in Florida than any other state, according to a new Environmental Protection Agency survey that will dictate how billions of dollars to find and replace those pipes are spent.
The survey released Tuesday was the first time the agency asked about lead pipes and gave the best count yet of how many are underground. Florida, with an estimated 1.16 million pipes, was a surprise to one expert. Industrial states like Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania are more typically associated with extensive lead pipe issues.
Illinois ranked second in Tuesday's survey, with 1.04 million lead pipes, followed by Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and New York.
The agency's drinking water infrastructure survey will be used to steer billions of dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to water infrastructure upgrades like finding and removing lead pipes in states that need it most. Previously, a state's share of lead pipe funds was based on its general infrastructure need and didn't consider how many lead pipes the state had.
Lead can cause brain damage and the EPA says no amount is safe for children’s bodies. The Biden administration has set a goal to remove all of the country's lead water pipes. The $15 billion from the infrastructure law for lead pipe work will significantly help, but it won't be enough, to solve the problem.
“Every community deserves access to safe, clean drinking water,” said EPA Administrator Michael Regan. “Thanks to President Biden’s infrastructure investments, we have an unprecedented opportunity to revitalize America’s drinking water systems, support the Biden-Harris administration's goal of removing 100% of lead pipes across our country, and protect communities from PFAS pollution."
The EPA recently proposed drinking water limits for PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances often called “forever chemicals,” in a push that the agency said will save lives and reduce illness but will require many water providers to install costly treatment systems.
The EPA's survey of roughly 3,500 water providers also found the country needs to spend $625 billion on drinking water infrastructure over the next two decades, an amount that's increased sharply in recent years. The biggest need is upgrading water pipes that are too old, broken or in some cases, made of lead.
On Tuesday, the EPA also announced states, U.S. territories and tribes will have $6.5 billion to upgrade drinking water infrastructure, with $6 billion of that total coming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Erik Olson, a health and food expert at the environmental group Natural Resources Defense Council, said the EPA was “trying to do the right thing” by using its survey to direct lead pipe funds to states that need it most. But he called Florida's figure “a big surprise." Olson said the state told his group in 2021 that it doesn't track lead service lines. The NRDC's estimate for the state was about 200,000.
Olson said the Florida number is puzzling because lead pipes were most frequently installed in the decades before Florida's population rapidly grew.
“We look forward to hearing an explanation,” Olson said.
The EPA said it extrapolated from water providers' responses to come up with the state-level estimates. The location of many lead pipes are still unknown and the EPA said states like Florida had a lot of water lines that were either made of an unknown material or lead.
A representative from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Rights advocates in Belarus sounded the alarm on Tuesday about a new heavy crackdown on dissent by the authoritarian government that saw over 100 people — including several psychologists and psychiatrists — detained in a week.
Viasna, Belarus' oldest and most prominent rights group, said mass arrests took place in the capital Minsk, as well as in the east and the west of the country. The authorities targeted opposition activists, journalists, medical workers, members of shooting sports clubs and people working with drones.
Viasna's Pavel Sapelka told The Associated Press that Belarus' security forces are waging “sweeping raids and searches” on those suspected of involvement in a recent attack on a Russian warplane stationed near the Belarusian capital.
“Guerillas” from the country's opposition BYPOL movement claimed responsibility of the attack on a Beriev A-50 parked at the Machulishchy Air Base near Minsk. Russia used the territory of its ally Belarus to invade Ukraine a year ago, and Belarus has continued to host Russian troops, warplanes and other weapons. The opposition activists had said they aimed to undermine that support for the war.
The Belarusian authorities have said they requested from longtime ally Moscow to monitor their border and initially kept quiet about the incident. Days later, Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko acknowledged the attack, saying that the damage to the plane was insignificant, but admitting it had to be sent to Russia for repairs.
According to Belarus' Interior Ministry, on March 9 alone 60 people were detained as part of “intensifying work on those involved in extremist groups and terrorist organizations.” The country's KGB state security agency also reported detaining a Ukrainian national whom the authorities accuse of attacking the plane, and 20 Belarusian alleged accomplices.
The authorities also reported detaining 30 people in the city of Gomel on the border with Ukraine, “with the purpose of identifying connections with foreign members of extremist groups.” According to Viasna, those detained in Gomel remain in custody in harsh conditions.
The group also reported “inexplicable” mass detentions of Belarusian psychologists and psychiatrists. More than 20 doctors have been detained across the country, and the authorities “demand that they violate doctor-patient confidentiality and report ‘unsavory’ patients they're treating.”
A total of four journalists have also been detained in Belarus over the past week. Among them are Viachaslau Lazarau, who was arrested in Vitebsk and is facing charges of "contributing to extremist activities," and cameraman Pavel Padabed, who was detained in Minsk on Tuesday for a social media post from 2012. Another journalist, Anatol Hatouchyts in Gomel, was subjected to a home search.
Sapelka from Viasna said that “we know of a hundred detained all across Belarus, but the real scale (of the crackdown) can be much larger.”
“Every act of resisting Lukashenko's regime triggers a new wave of harsh repression in Belarus,” Sapelka said, adding that the clampdown is aimed at “sowing more fear in an already intimidated society.”
A sweeping crackdown on dissent in Belarus was unleashed by the authorities in 2020 and has continued in waves ever since. It came in response to mass protests that followed an Aug. 2020 election that gave Lukashenko a new term in office. Opposition politicians and Western countries denounced the results as a sham.
Lukashenko, a longtime ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin who backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has ruled the ex-Soviet country with an iron fist since 1994. More than 35,000 people were arrested, and thousands were beaten by police amid the protests, the largest ever held in the country.
“Detentions, raids, torture behind bars continue in Belarus, political prisoners face pressure, and independent media content is being labeled extremist,” Sapelka said. “Repression against those who actively express their views on the war in Ukraine, unleashed by Russia, are intensifying every day.”
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The 2023 NFL Draft is an tournament that may make the goals of 200 school soccer avid gamers come true. This is the sort of tale this is continuously portrayed in movies and TV shows about sports activities. With this in thoughts, the school soccer crew’s writers and editors determined to carry a draft to choose fictional coaches from quite a lot of sports activities movies and TV shows that they wish to have main their imaginary groups. This led to the advent of the Fictional Coaches Draft, which consisted of 5 rounds the place each and every player selected their favourite trainer.
From Lou Brown in “Major League” to Norman Dale in “Hoosiers,” the coaches decided on got here from any recreation and incorporated fashionable movies comparable to “The Mighty Ducks,” “Rocky,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Any Given Sunday.” The draft started with Chip Patterson deciding on Lou Brown in the first spherical, explaining that Brown embodies the qualities that he believes make a perfect fictional trainer. Each player gave their causes for deciding on their selected trainer, mentioning their successes and their skill to encourage avid gamers.
The draft endured with coaches comparable to Wally Riggendorf from “Necessary Roughness” and Molly McGrath from “Wildcats” being selected in the later rounds. The picks triggered debates amongst the crew individuals about which coaches have been the best alternatives and which of them have been overpassed.
After the draft got here to an in depth, each and every player’s picks have been evaluated, and grades have been issued. The grades for the draft ranged from B to A, with some opinions indicating good fortune in deciding on a well-rounded workforce of coaches, whilst others recommended that positive alternatives were not all that spectacular.
In conclusion, the Fictional Coaches Draft used to be a amusing and ingenious method for the school soccer crew’s writers and editors to have a good time the upcoming NFL Draft. By deciding on coaches from fashionable sports activities movies and TV shows, the individuals have been ready to deliver their favourite fictional characters to existence and embark on a amusing debate about who has what it takes to steer their imaginary groups to greatness. | https://blackchronicle.com/fictional-coaches-draft-picking-the-best-coaches-from-movies-and-tv-shows-ahead-of-the-2023-nfl-draft/ | 2023-04-30 10:22:43 | 0 | https://blackchronicle.com/fictional-coaches-draft-picking-the-best-coaches-from-movies-and-tv-shows-ahead-of-the-2023-nfl-draft/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — R. Kelly’s manager was convicted Friday of making a phone threat that gunfire was about to occur at a crowded Manhattan theater preparing to show a documentary about the singer’s sexual abuse of women and girls.
The jury convicted Donnell Russell of threatening physical harm through interstate communication, but it exonerated him on a conspiracy count. Sentencing was set for Nov. 21.
Russell and his attorney declined comment as they left the courthouse.
The December 2018 documentary premiere had a live panel discussion that was to include several women featured in the documentary. The phone threat of someone with a gun prompted an emergency call to police, who ordered an evacuation that forced the premier to be cancelled.
In closing arguments, Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz told jurors that evidence of Russell’s guilt was overwhelming.
She said phone records proved that a call to the small theater came from Russell’s Chicago home after he’d spent the day trying to stop Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” series from being shown. The effort included nine calls to the theater and a threat to sue, the prosecutor said.
She said Russell notified a co-conspirator in the movie theater with a text that the police may be coming to the venue shortly and later asked her to delete the text, although she never did.
The jury rejected the conspiracy charge, saying in a note to Judge Paul G. Gardephe shortly before the verdict was announced that some jurors did not believe there was proof that the alleged co-conspirator was aware of Russell’s plan to threaten violence.
Pomerantz said Russell was motivated by a desire to keep income flowing from the lucrative career of Kelly, a Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling songwriter.
Kelly, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison last month, was convicted last year of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Defense attorney Michael Freeman argued in his closing that there was not enough evidence to prove guilt.
“He went and called in a threat to make money from R. Kelly? Where’s the evidence of that?” Freeman asked. “Where’s the evidence? Where’s the proof?”
He predicted prosecutors would continue to mention Kelly’s name in their arguments.
“The case isn’t about R. Kelly,” he said.
In its closing argument, the government played a recording of the call to police made by Adrian Krasniqi, who worked at the 25th Street venue. Krasniqi testified during the one-week trial that a deep-voiced man who sounded “like a thug” warned that “someone had a gun and they were going to shoot up the place.”
Krasniqi said he received the threatening call less than an hour after a man claiming to be part of Kelly’s legal team called and said the documentary was violating Kelly’s copyright to his name and should not be shown. Prosecutors said that call also was made by Russell. | https://www.pahomepage.com/entertainment-news/r-kellys-manager-convicted-of-gunfire-threat-at-theater/ | 2022-07-23 21:36:59 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/entertainment-news/r-kellys-manager-convicted-of-gunfire-threat-at-theater/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing a discredited COVID-19 treatment, according to a congressional investigation that provides new evidence of that administration’s efforts to override Food and Drug Administration decisions early in the pandemic.
The report Wednesday by the Democratic-led House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis also sheds new light on the role that television personalities played in bringing hydroxychloroquine to the attention of top White House officials. Investigators highlighted an email from Fox News’ Laura Ingraham and others from Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon who had a daytime TV show and is now the Republican Senate nominee in Pennsylvania. Ingraham attended an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, who himself took the anti-malaria drug.
The FDA originally authorized use of hydroxychloroquine in late March 2020 based on small studies suggesting it could have some effectiveness against the coronavirus. At that time, many researchers hoped that existing antiviral drugs could be used to fight the virus. But by June, FDA officials had concluded the drug was likely ineffective and could cause potentially dangerous heart complications, revoking its emergency use.
Efforts by the Trump administration to control the release of COVID-19 guidance and install political operatives at public health agencies have been well documented.
The report by the House subcommittee investigating the government’s COVID-19 response focused on pressure at the FDA, which serves as gatekeeper for the drugs, vaccines and other countermeasures against the virus.
Much of the information comes from an interview with the agency’s former commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, who was picked for the job by Trump in late 2019. Frustrated by the pace of FDA’s medical reviews, Trump repeatedly accused Hahn — without evidence — of delaying decisions on COVID-19 drugs and vaccines “for political reasons.”
Although FDA commissioners are politically appointed, the agency’s scientists are expected to conduct their reviews free from outside influence. Indeed, the FDA’s credibility largely stems from its reputation for scientific independence.
But Hahn told investigators that he felt pressure due to the “persistence” of Trump aide Peter Navarro’s calls to reauthorize hydroxychloroquine after the FDA’s decision to pull its emergency use.
“We took a different stance at the FDA,” Hahn told investigators. “So that disagreement, which of course ultimately became somewhat public, was a source of pressure.”
The subcommittee chairman, Democrat Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, said efforts to bend the FDA’s scientific work on treatments and vaccines exemplified how the “prior administration prioritized politics over public health.” But Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the panel’s top Republican, said the report was “further proof” that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., “only set up this sham panel to carry out a political vendetta” against Trump.
Much of the report focuses on actions taken by Navarro and Dr. Steven Hatfill, a virologist and outside adviser described by the subcommittee as a “full-time volunteer” on COVID-19 for the White House.
“Dr. Hatfill and Mr. Navarro devised multiple pressure schemes targeting FDA and federal officials who they contended were wrongly impeding widespread access to hydroxychloroquine,” according to the report.
In his response, Hatfill said: “We never wrongly pressured anyone. We simply followed the science and the overwhelming evidence as detailed in several studies available at the time.”
Navarro, in an emailed statement, said the subcommittee was “wrongly” perpetuating that hydroxychloroquine “was somehow dangerous.” He also said he has chronicled his battles with the FDA in his White House memoir.
Importantly, there’s no evidence that White House efforts ultimately changed the FDA’s decisions on hydroxychloroquine or any other therapies.
Investigators also cited a March 28, 2020, email from Oz to Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus response coordinator, stating that the drug “appears safe and results are better than expected.”
Birx forwarded the email to Hahn within the hour, saying “we should talk.”
A cancer specialist with no prior political experience, Hahn was widely criticized during the early COVID-19 response for decisions that appeared to cave to White House officials.
According to emails obtained by the committee, Hatfill described “constant fighting with (Dr. Anthony) Fauci and Dr. Hahn” over access to hydroxychloroquine during the summer. Fauci is the nation’s top infectious disease expert.
During this period Hatfill also urged Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., to request a federal investigation into the handling of hydroxychloroquine, according to a letter submitted for the Congressional Record.
There’s no indication such a request was made. But in mid-August, Johnson and fellow Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah and Ted Cruz of Texas wrote the FDA seeking an explanation for the denial to reinstate hydroxychloroquine’s authorization. Johnson also chaired a Senate committee hearing in November 2020 on treatment options and complained that doctors who prescribed hydroxychloroquine for COVID had been “scorned.”
In the fall of 2020, the focus of both FDA and White House officials turned to the upcoming authorization of the first COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.
As previously reported, the White House objected to an FDA requirement that vaccine makers gather two months of safety data before filing their applications, contending that condition would delay the launch of the shots. Trump had repeatedly stated the shots would be authorized before Election Day, despite government scientists signaling that timeline was unlikely.
The committee report suggested that the FDA’s guidance for vaccine manufacturers was delayed more than three weeks — from mid-September until early October — due to White House concerns.
Hahn told investigators the agency faced “pushback about the issue” from multiple officials, including Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, who told the FDA commissioner on Sept. 23, 2020, that the White House would not sign off on the two-month requirement.
On Oct. 6, the FDA quietly published its vaccine guidelines as part of a larger set of documents for drugmakers. After the materials posted online, Hahn said Meadows called him to indicate that the FDA guidelines were approved.
The online publication drew fury from the president on Twitter.
“New FDA rules make it more difficult for them to speed up vaccines for approval before Election Day. Just another political hit job!” Trump tweeted at his FDA commissioner.
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HOUSTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 1st, 2023, First Bight Ventures and TMC (Texas Medical Center) Innovation collaborated on the 2023 Houston Tech Rodeo session "Exploring the Bioeconomy," which focused on the confluence of sectors in the Houston economy that will be impacted by new applications of biotechnology and specifically, biomanufacturing for startups. Moderated by First Bight Ventures Founder Veronica Wu, the panelists included: Adrienne Davenport, PhD, Managing Director, BASF Industrial Enzyme; Andrew Chang, Managing Director, United Airlines Ventures; David Weiner, PhD, VP of Technology, Solugen; Deepak Dugar, PhD, Founder/CEO, Visolis; and Tara Karimi, PhD, Co-Founder and CTO, Cemvita.
The panelists highlighted several key challenges that face industrial biology, including harsher conditions, scaling, and increased complexities related to supply chains and feedstock.
The experts also weighed in on startup failures and ways that more mature companies can help. "I am passionate about helping startups go through the different technological readiness stages so they can achieve greater success," explained Davenport. "At BASF, we want to work directly with startups to offer research services, consulting, and access to venture capital." Davenport revealed the lack of understanding related to boundary conditions and the lack of collaboration between startups and experts who have scaling experience.
The panelists expressed their views on areas of support that are critical to startups. "At Solugen, we struggled with scaling. We had to create a manufacturing plant, but it was a huge risk. We were able to achieve this partly because we are based in Houston and we have a great team of engineers," said Weiner. "Scaling synthetic biology is not easy, but there are tremendous opportunities for startups to work together on this common goal and push the bioeconomy forward," he added.
Houston-based growth and innovation were also discussed. "Houston offers diversity of thought and industry. Aerospace, energy, and biology are all highly relevant for producing sustainable energy as an airline," said Chang. "I am actively growing my team in Houston." Weiner mentioned that it would have been hard for him to imagine having Solugen be based anywhere else, given the breadth of talent, infrastructure, and innovation.
During the event, First Bight announced The BioWell, an initiative to build an ecosystem along with lab and pilot facilities supported by a public-private partnership model. "The BioWell will help startups to bridge 'The Valley of Death' via industry leadership and coordinated support from academic institutions, entrepreneurial communities, and foundations/private capital," explained Anthony Breckenridge, Chief Business Officer. The BioWell will help accelerate industrial biomanufacturing and address three gaps as outlined in the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Tech: (1) Insufficient manufacturing capacity; (2) Regulatory uncertainty; and (3) Antiquated national strategy. Breckenridge also mentioned The BioWell is actively recruiting corporations to join the board and/or be sponsors.
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Crews are laying the groundwork for a large new housing development in Paso Robles.
Tractors, and just about every piece of heavy equipment you can imagine, are hard at work paving the way for the largest housing development in the city since before 2008.
The project, called Vinedo, will bring nearly 1,300 new homes to the southeast end of Paso Robles.
"Over the next year, there will be a lot of earth-moving for the project," said City Engineer David Athey.
Dozers, tractors, and water tenders are out in full force compacting the ground to make way for streets, homes and utilities.
Vinedo will be a sprawling, 234-acre development encompassing the area along Fontana and Linnie roads.
Plans include single-family and townhouse-style homes. There will also be a public elementary school, a community center, parks and trails.
This is the largest development in years to come to Paso Robles.
"We've had a series of single-family homes here and there, but this is the biggest tract we've had in quite a while," Athey said.
Neighbors who live on the edge of town will soon be surrounded by development.
"My husband and I were really looking for kind of a country place. We looked for a really long time and that was exactly what we wanted - this place that was kind of our little Shangri-La," said Joyce Brown, who lives in a community right next to the development.
People who live nearby are concerned about noise, water being used to keep the dust down, as well as permanent changes to their part of town.
"Most of all, it's just kind of this emotional thing," Brown said. "We want it to stay the same and it won't. It will never be the same again."
Others are not exactly thrilled about the construction, but say it's an inevitable part of progress.
"My wife and I moved in here about 20 years ago and it's a pretty nice community," said Willard Strong. "We do know that it is progress being made and we're ready to go along with it."
As for what's next, the City of Paso Robles will vote on creating two community facilities districts - one for police and fire and the other for streets, parks and other infrastructure.
"It's self-funded so the city taxpayers aren't paying for these improvements," Athey said.
That decision will come down at Tuesday night's Paso Robles City Council meeting.
Another project just south of the Vinedo development will eventually bring another 780 homes to the city.
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Hero NJ officer saves man trapped in car fire then heads to work
A New Jersey Department of Corrections sergeant is being hailed as a hero after saving a motorist trapped in his car after an early morning accident on Thursday.
Sgt. John Alloway was driving along 295 Southbound at 5 a.m. on his way to work at South Woods State Prison when he caught sight of a car flipped onto its side near Exit 43.
Sgt. Alloway activated his emergency lights to control the flow of traffic on the ramp and then pulled over to render assistance.
He then noticed a male driver was stuck in the vehicle, which was on fire.
Quick action
While a passerby called 911, Alloway grabbed a fire extinguisher from his own car, then doused the fire.
He then pried open the driver’s side door and pulled out the trapped individual who was conscious and helped him to the side of the road.
When EMS and the New Jersey State Police arrived, they tended to the driver and got a statement from Sgt. Alloway.
The 14-year NJDOC veteran then bid a fond farewell and headed to South Woods State Prison where he held a COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic.
He's a hero
Department of Corrections Commissioner Victoria Kuhn said “we’re proud of and grateful for Sgt. Alloway’s actions in this situation, without hesitation this valued NJDOC sergeant placed himself in harm’s way to help and to be of service to the public. His dedication and his actions are the embodiment of the spirit of NJDOC.”
David Matthau is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at david.matthau@townsquaremedia.com
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Columbiana looks for community input on ways to elevate the city
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Columbiana was selected as part of the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program and is looking for input from residents about what makes the city special and ideas for making it a tourist stop.
The idea is to make Columbiana a place where folks want to visit and ultimately add a boost to the economy. The city is using public workshops to get input from residents.
The first of the two free public events, where you can go and share ideas, took place on Thursday with another scheduled from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Grande Hall in Old Mill Square.
Topics of discussion at the workshops will include partnering with neighboring communities to improve infrastructure, activating and growing businesses in downtown, and developing activities people can take part in.
The Recreation Economy for Rural Communities, sponsored by the USDA Forest Service, Northern Border Regional Commission, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency, “helps communities identify strategies to grow their outdoor recreation economy and revitalize their Main Streets.”
This program is designed to help communities like Columbiana improve their outdoor recreation opportunities and strengthen their downtown.
City leaders and partners will take what they learn from these workshops and develop plans to continue to grow the city.
Attendance is free and open to the public, but the city requests that attendees register in advance at cityofcolumbiana.com.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is seeking proposals for sustainable lunar lander development and demonstration as the agency works toward a regular cadence of Moon landings. Through Artemis missions, NASA is preparing to return humans to the Moon, including the first woman and first person of color, for long-term scientific discovery and exploration.
Under the solicitation, Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar Development, NASA has provided requirements for companies interested in developing and demonstrating astronaut Moon landers. These efforts will pave the way for multiple companies to provide recurring Moon landing services beyond the Artemis III mission, which is planned for no earlier than 2025.
Companies selected under this contract will be required to perform one uncrewed and one crewed lunar landing demonstration. NASA will certify any lander system to meet its requirements prior to the crewed demonstration mission(s).
"Work done under this solicitation, in addition to current lander development and studies taking place, will help build the foundation for long-term deep space exploration," said Lisa Watson-Morgan, program manager for the Human Landing System Program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. "Partnering with American companies to do that work now allows us to leverage NASA's knowledge and expertise to encourage technological innovations for a sustained presence at the Moon."
The final call for proposals comes after NASA incorporated industry feedback on the draft solicitation, released March 31, encouraging companies to send comments to help shape a key component of the agency's human exploration Artemis architecture. NASA also hosted a virtual industry day in April to present an overview of the solicitation and to provide companies an opportunity to ask clarifying questions and provide comments.
NASA's existing contract with SpaceX includes both an uncrewed and a crewed lunar landing demonstration that is part of the Artemis III mission, marking humanity's first return to the Moon in more than 50 years. The agency plans to exercise an option under this contract, known as Option B, asking the company to evolve its current Artemis III Starship Human Landing System design to meet an extended set of requirements for sustaining missions at the Moon and conduct another crewed demonstration landing.
These concurrent sustaining lander development efforts will meet NASA's needs for recurring, long-term access to the lunar surface, such as the ability to dock with Gateway for crew transfer, accommodate an increased crew size, and deliver more mass to the surface.
NASA's Artemis efforts include sending a suite of new science instruments and technology demonstrations to study the Moon, landing the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, and more. The agency will leverage its Artemis experiences and technologies to prepare for the next giant leap – sending astronauts to Mars.
Proposals for the sustainable lunar lander development and demonstration are due Nov. 15.
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By WILL WEISSERT and MARC LEVY Associated Press
COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Coast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress and President Joe Biden insisting his party would “surprise the living devil out of a lot of people.”
Democrats contend Republican victories could profoundly and adversely reshape the country, eliminating abortion rights nationwide and unleashing broad threats to the very future of American democracy. Republicans say the public is tired of Biden policies amid high inflation and concerns about crime.
“We know in our bones that our democracy is at risk,” Biden said during an evening rally in Maryland, where Democrats have one of their best opportunities to reclaim a Republican-held governor’s seat. “I want you know, we’ll meet this moment.”
Arriving back at the White House a short time later, Biden was franker, saying: “I think we’ll win the Senate. I think the House is tougher.” Asked what the reality of governing will be like, he responded, “More difficult.”
The Maryland event followed Biden’s late-campaign strategy of sticking largely to his party’s strongholds rather than stumping in more competitive territory, where control of Congress may ultimately be decided. Biden won Maryland with more than 65% of the vote in 2020 and appeared with Wes Moore, the 44-year-old Rhodes Scholar who could become the state’s first Black governor.
The president said at an earlier virtual event, “Imagine what we can do in a second term if we maintain control.”
Most political prognosticators don’t think the Democrats will — and predict that Tuesday’s results will have a major impact on the next two years of Biden’s presidency, shaping policy on everything from government spending to military support for Ukraine.
In the first national election since the violent Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, the Democrats have tried to focus key races on fundamental questions about the nation’s political values.
The man at the center of most Jan. 6 debate, former President Donald Trump, was in Ohio for his final rally of the 2022 campaign — and already thinking about his own future in 2024. He had teased that he might formally launch a third presidential run at Monday night’s rally with Senate candidate JD Vance — which Trump concluded by promising a “big announcement” next week at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Trump’s backing of Vance in Ohio this year was crucial in helping the author and venture capitalist — and onetime Trump critic — secure the GOP’s nomination for a Senate seat. He’s now facing Democrat Tim Ryan.
“When I think about tomorrow, it is to ensure the American dream survives into the next generation,” Vance declared to thousands of cheering supporters, some sporting Trump 2024 hats and T-shirts, at Dayton International Airport.
While the GOP likes its chances of flipping the House, control of the Senate could come down to a handful of crucial races. Those include Georgia, Arizona and Pennsylvania, where Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was locked in a close race against Republican celebrity surgeon Mehmet Oz.
“This is one of the most important races in America,” Fetterman told a crowd of about 100 Monday outside a union hall near a steel plate mill in Coatesville, about 40 miles west of Philadelphia. “Dr. Oz has spent over $27 million of his own money. But this seat isn’t for sale.”
At a nighttime rally at a suburban Philadelphia estate, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley introduced Oz to a crowd of about 1,500.
“There’s too many extreme positions in Washington, too much out there pulling us away from where the real answers lie,” Oz said. “I will bring balance to Washington. But John Fetterman? He’ll bring more extreme.”
Fetterman’s campaign noted that, in the final days, Oz has campaigned with Trump, at a wedding venue that refuses same-sex marriages and at a fitness center whose owner organized buses for Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, rally in Washington.
In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock, who was in a nail-bitter with Republican Herschel Walker, tried to cast himself as pragmatic — capable of succeeding in Washington even if the GOP has more power. Warnock promised Monday to “do whatever I need to do and work with whomever I need to work with in order to get good things done.”
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly also tried to strike a moderate tone. He praised the state’s late Republican senator, John McCain, while noting that he didn’t ask Biden to campaign with him but would “welcome the president to come here at any point.”
Kelly’s Republican rival, Blake Masters, called the senator “just a rubber stamp vote for Joe Biden’s failed agenda.”
“You look at what Biden and Mark Kelly are doing. It’s like, are they that incompetent, or are they trying to destroy the country?” Masters said. “I think it’s both.”
Elon Musk, whose purchase of Twitter has roiled the social media world, used that platform Monday to endorse the GOP, writing, “I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic.”
That came too late for more than 44 million Americans who had already cast early ballots. Biden, meanwhile, wasn’t exclusively positive on the final day of campaigning. He’s spent weeks warning of extremism and also said Monday, “We’re up against some of the darkest forces we’ve ever seen in our history.”
“These MAGA Republicans are a different breed of cat,” he said, referring to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan. Biden also raised concerns about voter intimidation during the midterms, even suggesting that some people were outside voting stations with automatic rifles.
The president was expected to watch Tuesday night’s returns from the White House.
Trump has long falsely claimed he lost the 2020 election only because Democrats cheated, and he has begun raising the possibility of election fraud this year. Many Republican candidates across the country continue to adhere to his election denialism, even as federal intelligence agencies are warning of the possibility of political violence from far-right extremists.
Threats could also come from abroad, as they have in past races. Kremlin-connected Russian entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so.
“If you want to stop the destruction of our country and save the American dream, then tomorrow you must vote Republican in a giant red wave that we’ve all been hearing about,” Trump said at Monday night’s rally in Ohio. He also went after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying, “I think she’s an animal” mere days after her husband, Paul, was severely beaten by an attacker at the couple’s San Francisco home.
First lady Jill Biden appeared with her husband in Maryland but also campaigned earlier Monday for Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton in northern Virginia. It could be an early indicator of GOP midterm strength if Wexton’s seat flips to her Republican challenger, Hung Cao.
The first lady told about 100 people outside a home in Ashburn, about 30 miles from Washington, that the race could come down to a tiny margin of votes. And she warned that, in Congress, a “Republican majority will attack women’s rights and health care.”
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SAN ANTONIO — Two people, including a Border Patrol agent, were taken to San Antonio hospitals after a highway crash Wednesday afternoon in Dimmit County.
Authorities say the 26-year-old driver of a Dodge pickup "was not paying attention" while approaching a checkpoint near Carrizo Springs, forcing him to veer out of the way of a car in front of him and rear-ending the Border Patrol vehicle instead.
The driver was taken to University Hospital, while the agent was airlifted to Brook Army Medical Center. Their conditions are unknown, but both vehicles sustained heavy visible damage.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident.
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BEIJING, JUNE 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from Beijing Review:
China attaches great importance to the rule of law and has made solid progress advancing it since the 18th National Congress of the Communist of Party of China (CPC) in 2012.
China's legal system has become more full-fledged in the past decade. Since 2012, 68 new laws have been enacted and 234 laws have been amended by the National People's Congress (NPC) and its standing committee. This has brought the country's total number of effective laws to 292.
"The number of new laws enacted over the last decade has increased by one third compared with the decade before, and the number of laws amended has nearly doubled," Xu Anbiao, deputy head of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the NPC Standing Committee, said at a press conference on April 25.
In particular, amendments to the Constitution were adopted in 2018, which establish the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in China's political and social life, and underline the importance of the Party's leadership.
Another milestone in Chinese legislation during the last decade is the adoption of the Civil Code, the first of its kind in the People's Republic of China. Comprising sections on real rights, contracts, personality rights, marriage and family, inheritance, and tort liabilities, as well as general and supplementary provisions, it addresses issues that people are concerned with.
Basic, comprehensive and guiding laws in important fields such as national security, health and culture have been promulgated; laws in other important fields such as the environment, education, and science and technology have been revised, according to Xu, adding that breakthroughs have been made in legislation in emerging fields such as network information and biosafety.
The Criminal Law has also been amended. The application of the death penalty has been further reduced, and the community correction system has been improved.
Moreover, the lawmaking process has embodied the concept of whole-process people's democracy. "The voice of the people can be heard in all stages of law making, including the drafting, deliberation and adoption of a law, so as to ensure that the legislation reflects the common will of the people," Xu said.
In the past decade, efforts have also been made to advance reform in judicial and law enforcement domains.
"Focus has been placed on removing bottlenecks that undermine judicial fairness," said Shen Liang, Vice President of the Supreme People's Court (SPC), at a press conference on April 22.
In 2015, courts changed the case filing procedure from accreditation to registration. Now more than 95.7 percent of cases can be filed upon submission, according to Shen.
The difficulty in executing court rulings has also been tackled. Shen said the SPC has set up an online system to precisely locate dishonest people who are subject to enforcement and their properties. The information of defaulters is published according to law and their nonessential consumption is restricted.
Shen added that Chinese courts have strictly adhered to the principles of legality, evidence-based judgment and presumption of innocence, so as to ensure that fair rulings are given to the guilty and the innocent are protected from criminal punishment.
Reform has also been carried out to hold judges accountable for the cases they adjudicate; give play to the oversight role of tribunal and court presidents; and make the handling and supervision of cases traceable throughout the whole process. China has made public court proceedings and judgments, trial procedures and the execution of effective judgments, as well as reasons for any ruling.
In addition to courts, procuratorial organs have also taken measures to ensure judicial fairness. They have made great efforts in rectifying wrongful convictions, holding those behind the decisions accountable, and stepping up oversight to prevent negligence of duty and abuse of power. Since 2014, they have filed public interest lawsuits in various fields such as environmental and resource preservation.
In the past decade, China has also made vigorous efforts to promote the digitization of justice. Case filing, fee payment, court hearings, investigation, document delivery and some litigation services can now be carried out online. Measures such as circuit trials have also been taken to deliver justice to remote and rural communities.
The reform in the legal sectors has provided a strong guarantee for social and economic development in China, and enables people to enjoy safer lives. A survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics in 2021 showed that 98.6 percent of respondents felt safe living in the country.
"China has been recognized as one of the safest countries in the world," Jing said.
By Beijing Review reporter Wang Hairong
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Musk says he’s granting ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.
The billionaire’s announcement came after he asked in a poll posted to his timeline to vote on reinstatements for accounts that have not “broken the law or engaged in egregious spam.” The yes vote was 72%.
“The people have spoken. Amnesty begins next week. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,” Musk tweeted using a Latin phrase meaning “the voice of the people, the voice of God.”
Musk used the same Latin phrase after posting a similar poll last weekend before reinstating the account of former President Donald Trump, which Twitter had banned for encouraging the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Trump has said he won’t return to Twitter but has not deleted his account.
Such online polls are anything but scientific and can easily be influenced by bots.
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‘Barbie’ film ‘forgets core audience’ in favor of trans agenda and gender themes, Christian movie site warns
Transgender star Hari Nef is featured in 'Barbie' and said the movie encourages 'living your life and being in your body your way, on your own terms'
The upcoming "Barbie" film ignores its key demographic in favor of catering to "a small percentage of the population," a faith-based film review site claimed.
"Warning: Don't take your daughter to Barbie," Movieguide, a Christian movie review site warned ahead of the film's release July 21. The review criticized the film about the iconic doll of abandoning its core audience of families and little girls to instead focus on LGBTQ stories.
"The new BARBIE movie forgets its core audience of families and children while catering to nostalgic adults and pushing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender character stories. Furthermore, the movie was poorly made with multiple premises, losing even the most die-hard fans," the scathing staff review-penned piece began.
"They had a built-in market and audience for this franchise that they completely ignored," the story continued. "Millions of families would have turned out to the theaters and purchased tickets, but instead, Mattel chose to cater to a small percentage of the population who has proven over and over to abandon the box office."
However actress Margot Robbie defended the film in a recent interview, saying it was "literally crafted to be for everyone."
"This is such a thing people say when they do press for a movie. They’re like, ‘It’s for everyone.’ But it was literally crafted to be for everyone," Robbie said after being asked if the film was made for kids. Director Greta Gerwig crafted humor aimed at children and adults, the film's star further explained.
However, members of the cast and crew have praised the film's left-leaning messages on gender in media interviews.
"It most certainly is a feminist film," Gerwig said to ABC News Australia. "It's feminist in a way that includes everyone," she elaborated.
Transgender actor Hari Nef, who plays a "Doctor Barbie" told Out Magazine that the film had an empowering message about being transgender.
"As much as there’s a celebration of femininity and being a girl in this [movie], I think there’s also an encouragement of letting go of the checklist we ascribe to living and living your life and being in your body your way, on your own terms," Nef said.
Star Simu Liu has also praised the film for deconstructing "heteronormative" gender roles about toys and colors.
"And I’m so glad that this movie exists because I think it puts the final nail in the coffin of that very heteronormative idea of what gender is, and what is or is not gendered," he said during an interview with Screen Rant’s Joe Deckelmeier.
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While discussing the film's feminist themes with Fandango, actress and "Saturday Night Live" alum Kate McKinnon revealed she knew she wanted to be in the film after reading about how the script deconstructs gender roles.
"I knew it was going to be something and then I read it, and it was like, sort of about how like gender roles deny people half their humanity and how like we need to just like be ourselves," McKinnon said.
Co-star Issa Rae praised the film for sidelining Barbie's male counterpart, "Ken", to be an "accessory" for Barbie.
Rae told interview host Naz Perez, "I think a Ken for me is just kind of there. I think a Ken is just a great accessory. That’s what I loved about Greta’s imagining of Barbie is that the Kens are just supplemental characters to these Barbies."
Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio behind the film, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — There are now over 10,000 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Wednesday.
The U.S. leads the world in known cases, which have been reported in 49 states (Wyoming has no reported cases) and the District of Columbia.
Twelve deaths have been reported worldwide from the 2022 outbreak, though none in the U.S.
New York State has the most reported cases (2,132), followed by California (1,892). The city and county of San Francisco has over a quarter of the Golden State’s reported cases (514), though this number still puts it behind Los Angeles County (706) for the California county with the most reported cases.
CDC statistics released Aug. 6 show that the overwhelming majority of reported cases (94%) are in men who have sex with men, and of those for whose sexual history was reported to the CDC, most reported multiple partners in the weeks before infection.
Fifty U.S. cases involve people who were female at birth, according to CDC statistics.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
Symptoms of monkeypox include the onset of flu-like symptoms and distinctive rashes or sores that could look like pimples or blisters. CDC statistics show the most commonly reported symptoms are rash (99%), malaise (70%) and fever (64%).
The CDC stated that the most common places where rashes have been reported in this outbreak are genitals (46% of cases), arms (40%), face (38%) and legs (37%).
While the red, flat spots that become bumps in the current outbreak can be anywhere on the body, they are most likely to affect the genital or rectal areas, or the fingers, mouth or eyes. The spots become bumps, which break and crust over into a scab. They may be itchy, but not necessarily.
Further, some people only get one or some of these symptoms; it is possible to have a fever without a rash or have these symptoms sequentially and not concurrently.
What is the monkeypox vaccine?
The monkeypox virus is in the orthopoxvirus family alongside smallpox, for which routine vaccination in the U.S. ended in 1972 after the disease was declared eradicated. Jynneos, a vaccine approved for both smallpox and monkeypox, is at least 85% effective against monkeypox, though its effectiveness reduces over time.
Getting the vaccine within 14 days of exposure can prevent or mitigate disease risk, as the incubation period can be weeks.
Healthcare providers should test for other infections with similar symptoms, such as syphilis. Tests for monkeypox are confirmed at specialized labs.
Side effects of the vaccine could include redness, pain or swelling at the injection site, muscle pain, headache, fatigue and nausea.
Who can get a monkeypox infection?
According to the CDC, 99% of cases were in men, and 94% of cases were in men who reported having sex with men. Among those cases, the majority had reported multiple sexual partners in the prior three weeks.
A total of 50 U.S. cases have been reported in women, according to the CDC, and five pediatric cases have been confirmed.
The virus is spread through close skin-on-skin contact, but an adviser on sexually transmitted infections with the World Health Organization stated that experts have not determined whether it is a sexually transmitted infection per se, though it is “clearly transmitted during sex.”
However, Noel Sanchez, of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, cautioned that anyone could become infected with the monkeypox virus and that it doesn’t necessarily require sexual contact to contract it.
“SFDPH takes monkeypox seriously,” Sanchez stated. “While most cases resolve on their own without pills or treatment, monkeypox can be serious. We are trying to contain outbreaks and reduce transmission to avoid the virus spreading to more people and potentially becoming endemic. To that end, we are doing education and outreach to communities most at risk; tracking monkeypox cases; distributing and administering vaccines as a preventative measure to people at high risk because of an exposure, and supporting testing and clinical guidance to providers, among other efforts.”
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – TALON, an industry leader in providing groundbreaking healthcare technology solutions, has proclaimed July 1, 2022, as American "Healthcare Independence Day," citing the new regulations imposed by the "industry changing" No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage Rule.
According to a blog posted on TALON's website, the company says that July 1st marks an "incredible victory for the hundreds of millions of people who have been deprived, for far too long, of the real freedom to choose amongst healthcare providers who truly compete for their business—by offering fairer prices or better service."
Beginning on July 1, 2022, employers who offer health plans, but who have not posted their Machine-Readable Files (MRFs) to the internet can begin to be fined $100 per health plan member, per day, for failing to comply with this first component of the landmark Transparency in Coverage Rule. For a typical 500 employee company, that can mean annual fines of $35,000,000.
TALON Co-Founder, President, and CEO Mark Galvin says that, while the healthcare system has a long way to go to become a truly transparent, competitive marketplace, MRFs are a real and historic step in that direction. Galvin sees the No Surprises Act as one of the most important consumer protection measures regarding healthcare—ever.
"July 1st merits being dubbed "Healthcare Independence Day" because it heralds the start of our nation acknowledging that American healthcare consumers are not children. They are not wards of the state, nor are they 'lives' owned by health insurance companies," said Galvin. "American healthcare consumers deserve all the facts necessary to 'vote' with their feet and with their wallets as to who they select to pay for healthcare service. As of July 1, 2022, HEALTHCARE TYRANNY IS DEAD."
TALON has applied to have July 1st permanently recognized as "Healthcare Independence Day.'
TALON's mission is to educate, empower, and incentivize the American healthcare consumer to meaningfully reduce costs and create a healthier ecosystem. We've built the ultimate suite of software services designed to fulfill the requirements of the Transparency in Coverage Rule and No Surprises Act. Simply put, TALON protects healthcare stakeholders from overpaying for care while enabling seamless integration into the Payer's existing architecture, all without disruption or distraction. Our tools create free-market dynamics, starting with our ability to ensure full compliance with all mandates and extending through our consumer-driven MyMedicalShopper platform. Learn more at talonhealthtech.com.
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DALLAS, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) has expanded its 2023 Board of Directors and named new positions for its Executive Committee. Senior leaders from a broad range of industry segments have joined this robust board of industry executives to expand avenues for women to grow their leadership skills and partner with employers to highlight strategies that will help them access a diverse range of talent.
"The Foodservice Industry offers tremendous opportunity for women and underrepresented leaders to build rewarding careers by creating inclusive environments where all members can contribute fully," said WFF President & CEO Therese Gearhart. "WFF is proud to work with partners across all segments of the Foodservice Industry to prepare women for expanding professional opportunities and to cultivate gender-diverse leadership that drives stronger organizational performance."
Anita Zielinski, SVP, Chief Financial Officer – US Foodservice Operations for Sysco Corporation, and newly named WFF Board Chair for 2023, highlighted WFF's expanding global reach through a growing array of virtual events and online resources, and the organization's strong focus on diversity.
"Like the global brands that partner with WFF throughout the year, we are committed to accelerating advancement for all women. I'm looking forward to the impact our Board will have in helping organizations lay the foundation for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, continuing to progress toward gender equity in the Foodservice Industry," Zielinski said.
WFF Welcomes New Members to the 2023 Board of Directors
- Skye Anderson, President, Global Business Services, McDonald's Corporation
- Trona Balkissoon, SVP, Chief Financial Officer & Strategy Lead, Nestlé Professional
- Genifer Gray, Chief Operating Officer Global Venues, Topgolf Entertainment Group
- Ola Idzikowska, Senior Sales Director, Procter & Gamble
- Mary Kiener, SVP, Global Supply Chain, Planning and Logistics, Rich Products Corporation
- Brooke McKillop, VP, Foodservice Sales, Georgia-Pacific, Consumer Products Group
- Erick McReynolds, VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Chick-fil-A
- Gail Sharps Myers, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, Chief People Officer and Corporate Secretary, Denny's Corporation
- Meredith Nelson, Senior Director, Field Sales & Foodservice Ingredients, General Mills
- Laura Sorensen, Chief People Officer, First Watch
Congratulations to the WFF 2023 Executive Committee:
ABOUT WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM: Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) is the Foodservice Industry's thought leader on gender equity. WFF leverages research, insights and best practice solutions that enable food companies to address the pressing need for talent, drive better consumer insights and increase business performance by realizing the full potential of women leaders. Working since 1989 to provide the tools and resources to help women build leadership competencies that enhance career advancement, WFF also partners with the Foodservice Industry to create work environments where women thrive, and organizations reap the rewards of a gender-diverse workforce. For more information, visit wff.org.
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BEIJING, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met a number of foreign leaders - including some from US allies and major developing economies - on the first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Bali, Indonesia, fully underscoring the strategic and guiding role of head-of-state diplomacy and implications of Chinese diplomacy following the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the world expects China-proposed solutions and its wisdom in handling issues of concern amid growing geopolitical uncertainties.
Xi met French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Senegalese President Macky Sall, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez on Tuesday on the sidelines of the G20, which Chinese experts said reflects China's multi-faceted diplomacy and its growing influence in handling international affairs.
It was also the first time the top Chinese leader had such intensive in-person meetings with foreign leaders overseas since the COVID-19 outbreak, which shows China is widely welcomed and expected on the global stage with its major-country diplomacy being put under the spotlight at the crucial multilateral event.
During the meeting with French President Macron, Xi stressed that the two sides need to make top-level planning for the bilateral relations with a view toward the future, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, deepen practical cooperation, and work for continued progress in traditional areas of cooperation while actively tapping into green energy, scientific and technological innovation and other areas for cooperation potential.
Xi said China hopes France will encourage the EU to stay committed to an independent and positive China policy. China stands ready to work with France to support Indonesia in hosting a successful G20 Bali summit, step up communication and coordination on issues including climate response and biodiversity conservation, jointly uphold true multilateralism.
The Chinese president also expressed the hope for pushing forward China-Europe relations during his meeting with Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte. Xi said that China hopes the Netherlands will play a constructive role in safeguarding multilateralism, pushing forward European openness and cooperation and playing an active role in stable and sound China-Europe ties.
During the meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez, Xi said China hopes to enhance coordination with Spain under G20 and other multilateral platforms and jointly tackle challenges including the climate change, energy and food crisis. He also hopes that Spain will play an active role in boosting China-EU relations.
Those meetings send a clear message that it is hoped that China-Europe relations will be stabilized by overcoming growing challenges, and the two sides should adhere to strategic independence and respect each other, Cui Hongjian, director of the Department of European Studies at the China Institute of International Studies, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
"China's insistence on the noninterference principle and rejecting being driven by different ideologies echo Europe's strategic autonomy strategy pushed by France, and EU members are expected to play a more constructive role in China-EU relations," Cui said.
Major-country diplomacy
During the meeting with Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, with whom China's ties have deteriorated sharply in recent years, Xi emphasized the importance of candid communication to narrow the divergences, saying that the two countries have no major conflict of interest but highly complementary economies and common aspirations of safeguarding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
When talking with South Korean President Yoon, Xi said that China and South Korea should accelerate bilateral free trade agreement negotiations, deepen cooperation in high-tech manufacturing, big data and green economy and jointly safeguard the international free trade system and global supply chains. China also opposes politicizing economic activities or generalizing the security issue.
However, such a busy head-of-state diplomacy shows that some of the China-proposed ideas and principles for international relations are being more welcomed and accepted by countries around the world, including the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative, as well as China-proposed idea of building a community of a shared future for mankind.
Behind this global spotlight is the trend of China-proposed diplomatic principles winning hearts and minds in an extremely uncertain and unstable world, foreign and Chinese experts said.
China as a world power today builds an international relationship system based on the perspective of multilateralism; the value embodied in multilateralism that China offers is common development, Veronika S. Saraswati, China Study Unit Convener at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Indonesia, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
In contrast to the perspective of unilateralism that eliminates other countries, China emphasizes respect for other countries as well as fair partnership because no country can stand alone. Definitely, this principle is "a candle in the dark" amid world uncertainty and an international economic recession, Saraswati said. "There is great hope in the light that China brings to the world."
She further noted that China places other countries as partners to develop together, building respectful and non-dominative economic partnerships being a major force in China's foreign policy principles.
The in-person interaction between Chinese and US leaders, on the sidelines of G20 was the first of its kind since the COVID-19 outbreak, Wang Yiwei, director of the Institute of International Affairs at the Renmin University of China, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
The Chinese President expounded on China's position on the Ukraine crisis. During his meeting with Macron, Xi made the point that China's position on the matter is clear and consistent: China stands for cease-fire, cessation of the conflict and peace talks. The international community should create conditions for this to happen. China will also continue to work in its way to play a constructive role.
During the meetings with South African President Ramaphosa and Argentinian President Fernandez, he emphasized deepening cooperation under multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS and advancing the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative by expanding cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, energy and infrastructure, as well as on climate change.
"It reflects what our multi-faceted diplomacy is: We won't draw a line based on different ideologies and we will take actions to fulfill our promises to the international community," Cui said. "It doesn't matter if it's about post-epidemic recovery or the Ukraine crisis, more countries are realizing that China is playing an active and constructive role."
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The Number of People Who Received Assistance, Estimated at 49 Million, Remains Higher Than Prior to the Pandemic
CHICAGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief and food rescue organization, published a new report today highlighting the latest Charitable Food Assistance Participation Estimate, which estimates the number of people who received assistance one or more times from the charitable food sector. The report finds that in 2022, approximately 49 million people – one out of every six people in the U.S. – turned to hunger relief programs for support, which includes the Feeding America nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs. Last year, the Feeding America network provided 4.9 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need.
Across the country, families and individuals are doing everything they can to put food on the table. Mary Wheat is the director of the South Community Food Pantry in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and said distributions continue to be a community effort, with everybody working together to provide food to people in need and year-round delivery to individuals without reliable access to transportation. She shared that demand has also intensified due to elevated food prices. "There's a lot of need," said Wheat. "But there's a lot of people willing to help. It's a good community…because people care." Though food insecurity exists in every community in the Unites States, certain communities experience food insecurity differently. This is why Feeding America is accelerating efforts to address disparities and advance solutions for an America where no one is hungry.
"Every person needs nutritious food to thrive. The collective efforts of the public and private sectors have helped to mitigate a national hunger crisis brought on by the pandemic in 2020, but the reality remains that 1 in every 6 people look to food banks and pantries for support as they work hard to provide for themselves and their families," said Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. "Local food banks, pantries, and community meal programs have become an essential component of many households' food budgets, especially as we continue to face increased food prices and the end of pandemic-era benefits."
Since the start of 2022, many COVID-era government assistance programs have ended, including increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, known as emergency allotments; waivers and expanded eligibility for some nutrition programs; and the expanded Child Tax Credit. The charitable food sector remains a critical support for families who are working to overcome challenges with accessing food, despite budgeting and saving. Additionally, food prices, continuing supply chain disruptions and waning food donations are putting strains on food banks' ability to meet the sustained need. A recent Feeding America food bank survey showed that 80% of responding food banks were reporting either an increase or steady demand for emergency food services.
"As a nation, we must revitalize our commitment to end hunger and work together, including the public and private sectors, to continue to make substantial progress," continued Babineaux-Fontenot. "That's why we are advocating for the passage of a strong, bipartisan 2023 Farm Bill. The nutrition programs within the farm bill work in tandem with food banks across the country to assist families and individuals facing food insecurity. By engaging in a joint effort, we can continue to co-create solutions to increase access to nutritious food for everyone."
To learn more about the movement to end hunger and advocate for a strong farm bill that helps everyone keep food on the table visit FeedingAmerica.org/FarmBill.
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Feeding America
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About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. As a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 agency partners, including food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 5.2 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Hours before sunrise, migrants at one of Mexico’s largest shelters wake up and go online, hoping to secure an appointment to try to seek asylum in the U.S. The daily ritual resembles a race for concert tickets when online sales begin for a major act, as about 100 people glide their thumbs over phone screens.
New appointments are available each day at 6 a.m., but migrants find themselves stymied by error messages from the U.S. government’s CBPOne mobile app that’s been overloaded since the Biden administration introduced it Jan. 12.
Many can’t log in; others are able to enter their information and select a date, only to have the screen freeze at final confirmation. Some get a message saying they must be near a U.S. crossing, despite being in Mexico’s largest border city.
At Embajadores de Jesus in Tijuana, only two of more than 1,000 migrants got appointments in the first two weeks, says director Gustavo Banda.
“We’re going to continue trying, but it’s a failure for us,” Erlin Rodriguez of Honduras said after another fruitless run at an appointment for him, his wife and their two children one Sunday before dawn. “There’s no hope.”
Mareni Montiel of Mexico was elated to select a date and time for her two children — then didn’t get a confirmation code. “Now I’m back to zero,” said Montiel, 32, who has been waiting four months at the shelter, where the sound of roosters fill the crisp morning air at the end of a rough, dirt road.
CBPOne replaced an opaque patchwork of exemptions to a public health order known as Title 42 under which the U.S. government has denied migrants’ rights to claim asylum since March 2020. People who have come from other countries find themselves in Mexico waiting for an exemption or policy change — unless they try to cross illegally into the U.S.
If it succeeds, CBPOne could be used by asylum-seekers even if Title 42 is lifted as a safe, orderly alternative to illegal entry, which reached the highest level ever recorded in the U.S. in December. It could also discourage large camps on Mexico’s side of the border, where migrants cling to unrealistic hopes.
But a range of complaints have surfaced:
— Applications are available in English and Spanish only, languages many of the migrants don’t speak. Guerline Jozef, executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, said authorities failed to take “the most basic fact into account: the national language of Haiti is Haitian Creole.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it plans a Creole version in February; it has not announced other languages.
— Some migrants, particularly with darker skin, say the app is rejecting required photos, blocking or delaying applications. CBP says it is aware of some technical issues, especially when new appointments are made available, but that users’ phones may also contribute. It says a live photo is required for each login as a security measure.
The issue has hit Haitians hardest, said Felicia Rangel-Samponaro, director of The Sidewalk School, which assists migrants in Reynosa and Matamoros, across from Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Previously, about 80% of migrants admitted to seek asylum in the area were Haitian, Rangel-Samponaro said. On Friday, she counted 10 Black people among 270 admitted in Matamoros.
“We brought construction lights pointed at your face,” she said. “Those pictures were still not able to go through. ... They can’t get past the picture part.”
— A requirement that migrants apply in northern and central Mexico doesn’t always work. CBP notes the app won’t work right if the locator function is switched off. It’s also trying to determine if signals are bouncing off U.S. phone towers.
But not only is the app failing to recognize that some people are at the border, applicants outside the region have been able to circumvent the location requirement by using virtual private networks. The agency said it has found a fix for that and is updating the system.
— Some advocates are disappointed that there is no explicit special consideration for LGBTQ applicants. Migrants are asked if they have a physical or mental illness, disability, pregnancy, lack housing, face a threat of harm, or are under 21 years old or over 70.
Still, LGBTQ migrants are not disqualified. At Casa de Luz, a Tijuana shelter for about 50 LGBTQ migrants, four quickly got appointments. A transgender woman from El Salvador said she didn’t check any boxes when asked about specific vulnerabilities.
The U.S. began blocking asylum-seekers under President Donald Trump on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19, though Title 42 is not applied uniformly and many deemed vulnerable are exempted.
Starting in President Joe Biden’s first year in office until last week, CBP arranged exemptions through advocates, churches, attorneys and migrant shelters, without publicly identifying them or saying how many slots were available. The arrangement prompted allegations of favoritism and corruption. In December, CBP severed ties with one group that was charging Russians.
For CBPOne to work, enough people must get appointments to discourage crossing the border illegally, said Leon Fresco, an immigration attorney and former aide to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat.
“If these appointments start dragging out to two or three or four months, it’s going to be much harder to keep it going,” he said. “If people aren’t getting through, they won’t use the program.”
CBP, which schedules appointments up to two weeks out, declines to say how many people are getting in. But Enrique Lucero, director of migrant affairs for the city of Tijuana, said U.S. authorities are accepting 200 daily in San Diego, the largest border crossing. That’s about the same as the previous system but well below the number of Ukrainians processed after Russia’s invasion last year.
Josue Miranda, 30, has been staying at Embajadores de Jesus for five months and prefers the old system of working through advocacy groups. The shelter compiled an internal waiting list that moved slowly but allowed him to know where he stood. Banda, the shelter director, said 100 were getting selected every week.
Miranda packed his suitcases for him, his wife and their three children, believing his turn was imminent until the new online portal was introduced. Now, the Salvadoran migrant has no idea when, or if, his chance will come. Still, he plans to keep trying through CBPOne.
“The problem is that the system is saturated and it’s chaos,” he said after another morning of failed attempts.
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Germantown sophomore competing in statewide culinary competition
A Germantown High School sophomore is preparing to compete in a statewide culinary competition next month
A Germantown High School sophomore is preparing to compete in a statewide culinary competition next month
A Germantown High School sophomore is preparing to compete in a statewide culinary competition next month
A Germantown High School student is hoping to be named the state's top student chef in a competition next month.
"I would say I've been a good cook for a while," said Evan Schmitt, a sophomore at Germantown High School. "It started when I was about nine, watching my grandma, or my Oma, and then watching Food Network."
Schmitt's talents in the kitchen are now taking him to the Skills USA State Culinary Competition, where he'll compete against eight other Wisconsin high schoolers on April 14 at Waukesha County Technical College.
"I'll be cooking an entrée, which will be a pan-seared chicken breast with a mushroom pan sauce, rice pilaf, a green vegetable, and glazed julienned carrots," Schmitt said. "I also have to make a salad, and a stock, which will turn to a vegetable soup."
Evan's teacher, Diane Seramur, submitted him for the competition. She said she knew he had what it would take when he started coming in on the weekends to perfect his skills.
"I think he's going to be in a really good spot," Seramur said. "I give him some tips on maybe what he could continue to focus on, to elevate what his plate when he turns it in for the judging. He's also continuing to work on his knife skills. But he's going to be ready. So this is what's really fun, is to see that ending piece that happens with the kids."
Cooking is more than just a hobby for Schmitt, as he dreams of one day turning it into a career.
"I hope in about two summers I will go to Alaska, as I have a couple cousins out there, and I'll cook out at a resort," Schmitt said. "Then I'll come back, go to Milwaukee Area Technical College. After I graduate, then maybe I'll travel Europe, learn some skills out there, and then eventually open my own restaurant."
Twelve students from Germantown have competed in the statewide culinary competition before, but no one has ever qualified for nationals. Schmitt hopes he can make history for his school.
"It's a confidence thing," Seramur said. "As a sophomore coming in, and knowing that he can do this, he's going to compete really well against these other kids in the state. Then to know that he can take that forward into his career, is really going to be the biggest takeaway." | https://www.wisn.com/article/germantown-sophomore-competing-statewide-culinary-competition-cooking-high-school-student-skills-usa/43305737 | 2023-03-14 21:08:36 | 1 | https://www.wisn.com/article/germantown-sophomore-competing-statewide-culinary-competition-cooking-high-school-student-skills-usa/43305737 |
WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, February 10, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1017 AM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Cherokee, Nacogdoches and
Angelina Counties.
For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 1030 AM CST.
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Angelina River Near Lufkin.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several
days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded.
Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing
both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can
become swift and turbulent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 164.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM CST Thursday was 164.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 164.3
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHERE...Neches River Near Neches.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding. Move livestock
and equipment to higher ground away from the river.
- At 8:30 AM CST Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet.
ending at 8:30 AM CST Thursday was 13.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.4
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.3 feet on 01/20/2017.
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Nevada becomes latest to enhance penalties for election worker intimidation after statewide exodus
May 30, 2023, 4:08 PM
(AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Those who harass, intimidate or use force on election workers performing their duties in Nevada could soon face up to four years in prison under a new law signed by the Western swing state’s Republican governor on Tuesday.
The law is meant to deter attacks against those in state and local election offices who have faced increased scrutiny for doing their jobs, Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said Tuesday. Threats and initimidation of election workers had ramped up significantly in Nevada and across the country amid falsehoods and conspiracy theories about foul play denying former President Donald Trump victory in the 2020 presidential race.
Other states have taken similar steps to better protect election officials in recent years, including New Mexico.
The bill, passed unanimously through both chambers of Nevada’s Democratic-controlled Legislature, was a core campaign promise from Aguilar, who cited an exodus of election workers across the state due in part to increased threats. The law also makes it a felony to disseminate personal information about an election worker without their consent.
“I want election workers to know that the secretary of state’s office has their back,” Aguilar said at the ceremony.
Aguilar stood alongside Republican Gov. Lombardo at the bill signing ceremony — a pair that have recently sparred over Lombardo’s proposal to require voter ID, to which Aguilar has opposed and legislative Democrats have described as a non-starter since the beginning of session.
Over half of the top election officials across Nevada’s 17 counties election threats. Many of their staff members had resigned too, along with an exodus of workers in the secretary of state’s election department leading up to the 2022 midterms. That was due both to election burnout and better opportunities elsewhere, the office said at the time.
Aguilar’s campaign vow to protect election workers and restore trust in elections became a foil to his opponent, Republican Jim Marchant, who led a nationwide coalition of secretary of state candidates seeking to discredit the electoral process. Several election deniers were defeated in Nevada statewide elections despite the split-ticket outcome. Lombardo was endorsed by former President Donald Trump but pushed back against his false claims of a stolen 2020 election, saying there was a “modicum” of fraud but not enough to sway an election.
Another bill that recently made it to Lombardo’s desk would criminalize so-called “fake electors,” or anybody who signed certificates falsely stating when a candidate wins a certain state to the National Archives — as six Nevada GOP members did in 2020. Spokeswoman Elizabeth Ray said the governor’s office declined to take a specific stance on that legislation, which includes a higher-level felony for the fake electors than the bill signed Tuesday.
Aguilar’s bill became particularly timely after a federal court acquitted a Las Vegas man of charges from threatening calls he made to the Nevada Secretary of State’s office the morning after the Jan. 6, 2020, attack on the Capital. The indictment alleged that Gjergi Luke Juncaj accused a woman who answered his calls of “stealing the election” and treason; said he hoped her children were molested; and said those working in her office were “all going to die.”
“I can tell you, it has put a chilling effect in our office as of today,” Aguilar said at a bill hearing the day after the court ruling. “Because people are afraid … They are struggling just knowing that something like this can continue to happen. And that is why this law is so needed.”
Had the state law been in place at the time of the threats, “(Juncaj) would not be a free man today,” Aguilar said on Tuesday,
The penalty would be one to four years in state prison with the possibility of probation — the same as it is to harass, intimidate or use force on voters.
The bill was amended before a state Senate vote to prohibit all state officers — including the governor, secretary of state and legislators — from campaign fundraising during the legislative session, which runs every other year from February to early June.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX: ASM) (NYSE American: ASM) (FSE: GV6), "Avino" or "the Company") plans to announce its Third Quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
In addition, the Company will be holding a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. PST (12:30 p.m. EST).
Shareholders, analysts, investors, and media are invited to join the webcast and conference call by logging in here Avino Third Quarter 2022 Webcast and Conference Call or by dialing the following numbers five to ten minutes prior to the start time.
Toll Free Canada & USA: 1-800-319-4610
Outside of Canada & USA: 1-604-638-5340
No passcode is necessary to participate in the conference call or webcast; participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A portion.
The conference call and webcast will be recorded, and the replay will be available on the Company's website later that day.
About Avino:
Avino is primarily a silver producer from its wholly owned Avino Mine near Durango, Mexico. The Company's silver, gold and copper production remains unhedged. The Company's mission and strategy is to create shareholder value through its focus on profitable organic growth at the historic Avino Property and the strategic acquisition of the La Preciosa property. Avino currently controls mineral resources, as per NI 43-101, that total 290 million silver equivalent ounces, within our district scaled land package. We are committed to managing all business activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner, while contributing to the well-being of the communities in which we operate. We encourage you to connect with us on Twitter at @Avino_ASM and on LinkedIn at Avino Silver & Gold Mines. To view the Avino Mine VRIFY tour, please click here.
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Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.
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>>Gigster, the leading provider of blockchain development services, announced a new "Crypto as a Service" solution to answer growing demand for crypto payment gateways and custodial wallet solutions.
AUSTIN, Texas , Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gigster, the leading blockchain service integrator and development service provider, today announced a new service to allow companies to rapidly set up crypto payment gateways and custodial wallets for their customers. This new "Crypto as a Service" solution meets a growing consumer demand for companies to support crypto as a payment option.
Major brands and retailers already accept cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Crypto payment options offer lower fees, more security, and faster transactions, while also opening the brand up to the broader Web3 market. Many brands have also found facilitating crypto payments serves as an excellent marketing tool. However, the costs and development skills required have been a barrier to entry for some companies until now.
Gigster's new Crypto as a Service solution provides all the support and technical development resources needed to fulfill and exceed customer demand in an agile and scalable way. Their solution offers white label crypto payments, automated tax reporting, and custodial wallet development. Using Gigster's proven and fully-managed development teams, companies can complete their crypto payment project in as little as three weeks.
"In an increasingly - and nearly exclusive - digital world, it's important to embrace all types of consumer convenience, including crypto payments," said Gigster's Director of Blockchain, Cory Hymel. "As more consumers and retail brands move to Web3 and the Metaverse, supporting crypto payments is an important step all companies should take to remain connected to this market."
Gigster currently leverages top Web3 development talent from around the world and data-driven project management platform to deliver thousands of blockchain projects on-time and on-budget. Their service offerings include blockchain wallet development, NFT marketplaces, blockchain technology consulting, and dApps development.
"As consumer demand increased, developing crypto payment options and custodial wallets became one of our most common and successful projects," said Hymel. "We've now packaged that project into a fully-managed solution to make accepting crypto payments easy, fast, and cost-effective."
For more information on Gigster, please visit www.gigster.com or follow @trygigster on Twitter.
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Nasty defenses. Strong rushing offenses. Physical in the trenches.
This 49ers-Eagles matchup in the NFC championship game Sunday has all the elements of old-school football.
But don’t overlook all the playmakers at the skill positions on both teams.
Philadelphia has running back Miles Sanders, wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith and tight end Dallas Goedert to go with quarterback Jalen Hurts, a finalist for both the AP NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year.
San Francisco has running back Christian McCaffrey, wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and tight end George Kittle to take pressure off rookie QB Brock Purdy, the last player selected in the draft.
The defenses are ranked 1-2 in the NFL. The coaching staffs feature some of the game’s most brilliant minds.
Home-field advantage is the clear edge. Philadelphia’s rabid fans are programmed to make life miserable for opponents.
Both teams are quite familiar playing for a trip to the Super Bowl.
The Eagles (15-3) are in the NFC title game for the seventh time in 22 seasons and are seeking their third Super Bowl appearance in that span. They won it all after the 2017 season.
The Niners (15-4) are making a record 18th appearance in this game, second in a row and third in four years. They’re 7-10 overall.
WHEN THE 49ERS HAVE THE BALL:
Purdy is 7-0 since replacing the injured Jimmy Garoppolo, who took over after Trey Lance got hurt in Week 2.
He has thrown 16 touchdown passes, four interceptions and posted a 107.3 passer rating in the regular season, earning a spot as a finalist for the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Purdy has plenty of help. McCaffrey had 746 yards rushing, 464 yards receiving and 10 TDs combined after the 49ers acquired him in a trade with Carolina.
Samuel had 864 yards combined receiving and rushing in 13 games, Aiyuk had 1,015 yards receiving and Kittle caught 11 TDs.
Coach Kyle Shanahan is known for his creative offensive system and game plans.
The Eagles led the NFL with 70 sacks and can generate pressure without needing to blitz. Haason Reddick had 16 sacks. Javon Hargrave, Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat each had 11. Cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry are among the best duos in the game and the Eagles had the No. 1 pass defense in the NFL. But they’re 16th against the run.
Shanahan knows his best option will be to attack Philadelphia on the ground.
WHEN THE EAGLES HAVE THE BALL:
Philadelphia’s rise this season is due to Hurts developing into one of the best all-around players in the game. The addition of wide receiver Brown has been a major boost to the passing game. The Eagles can beat teams in the air with Hurts throwing to Brown, Smith and Goedert or on the ground with Sanders, Kenny Gainwell and Boston Scott. Brown and Smith both had more than 1,000 yards receiving, Sanders ran for 1,268 yards and Hurts also ran for 760 yards and 13 scores.
It all starts for Philadelphia behind a dominant offensive line featuring All-Pros Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson.
Coach Nick Sirianni and offensive coordinator Shane Steichen have implemented a system that allowed Hurts to thrive and the Eagles have looked unstoppable at times. But the 49ers have the No. 1 defense featuring three All-Pros: edge rusher Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner and safety Talanoa Hufanga. Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, a hot coaching candidate, will present Philly its toughest test.
SPECIAL TEAMS:
Niners kicker Robbie Gould is perfect in the playoffs. Not just this season, but over his entire career. He’s made all 38 extra points and 29 field goals.
Eagles kicker Jake Elliott, who was part of the Super Bowl championship team five years ago, is 16 of 18 on extra points and 12 of 12 on field goals.
Niners punter Mitch Wishnowsky had a 39.7 net average while Eagles veteran Brett Kern has a 36.6 net in four games since joining the team.
Ray-Ray McLoud is a solid returner for the Niners. Scott and Britain Covey handle return duties for the Eagles.
COACHING:
Shanahan is 6-2 in the playoffs and aiming for his second trip to the Super Bowl in four seasons. He was offensive coordinator for Atlanta when the Falcons blew a 28-3 lead against Tom Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 51.
Sirianni is 23-11 in two seasons as a head coach, including 1-1 in the playoffs. He never coached in a conference title game as an assistant.
INTANGIBLES:
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IWATE, Japan, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, and its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), announced it has completed construction and begun operation at its 113 megawatt (MW) Sumita Tono Wind facility, in the mountainous area between the municipalities of Tono and Sumita, in Iwate Prefecture.
"Sumita Tono is a best-in-class facility that is now harnessing the strong westerly winds of the Kitakami Mountains to provide clean power for 47,000 households in Japan," said Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy. "We would like to thank Tono City, Sumita Town, and the local residents for their collaboration on this important clean energy project. Our philosophy is to work closely with local communities to create renewable energy projects. This is Pattern and GPI's fourth development project in Japan and we look forward to developing more sources of clean power throughout the country."
Sumita Tono Wind utilizes 27 Vestas 4.2 MW wind turbines. The project has a 20-year feed-in-tariff power purchase agreement with Tohoku Electric Power Network, Inc. for 100% of the power output. GPI and its affiliates will be responsible for the long-term operation and maintenance of the facility with Vestas providing wind turbine maintenance.
With the addition of Sumita Tono Wind, Pattern Energy has eight renewable energy facilities in Japan either operating or under construction, including four onshore wind power facilities and two solar power facilities in operation, and one offshore and one onshore wind power facility under construction.
About GPI
Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) is a Japanese developer, owner and operator of renewable energy assets. The founder of GPI, Toshio Hori, was one of the earliest pioneers in renewable energy, having built some of the first large scale wind power projects in Japan, the United States and Europe. GPI is headquartered in Tokyo and has a team of more than 200 professionals covering all areas of expertise necessary to operate and manage a full-scale renewable energy business. GPI's development portfolio totals more than 4 gigawatts of wind capacity, including approximately 1.4 GW MW of wind projects that have FiT certifications. Pattern Energy holds a majority interest in GPI.
About Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy is one of the world's largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects. Its operational portfolio includes 36 renewable energy facilities that use proven, best-in-class technology with an operating capacity of nearly 6,000 MW in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico. Pattern Energy is guided by a long-term commitment to serve customers, protect the environment, and strengthen communities. For more information, visit www.patternenergy.com.
Contacts:
Matt Dallas
Pattern Energy
917-363-1333
matt.dallas@patternenergy.com
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Water main break closes residential street in Topeka as crews make repairs
Published: May. 30, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A water main break has closed a residential street within the Capital City as repairs impact traffic.
Officials with the City of Topeka announced on Tuesday, May 30, that SW 2nd St. has been completely closed between SW Kendall and SW Quinton Ave.
Crews noted that the southbound lane of SW Quinton Ave. has also been closed in this area as they work to repair a water main break.
Officials expect the work to be completed within three to four weeks.
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Standing in the kitchen of her Hudson, New Hampshire, home, Marguerite Thibeau carefully assembles all of the ingredients to make ice cream from scratch.
Cooking is one of her joys in life, but in the last few years it's a joy that's been taken away from her, after being diagnosed with an incredibly rare disease called Myasthenia gravis, or MG.
"I've always loved to bake, [ I can't ] do that much anymore," Thibeau said.
Myasthenia gravis is a rare neurological disease that only impacts 150 out of every 1 million people in the U.S. It causes severe muscle weakness.
For Thibeau, 76, the disease took away her ability to chew, swallow, and even speak at times.
"The doctors didn't know a lot about it. They knew it could be a deadly muscular disease," the grandmother from New Hampshire explained.
For others, like Glenda Thomas, MG has meant years of her eyelids not opening and severe neck issues.
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"You find yourself compromising trying to do daily living, getting dressed, trying to do your hair," Thomas said about living with MG.
But for those suffering from this incredibly rare disease, some hope is on the horizon.
Dr. Pushpa Narayanaswami is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and has spent years studying MG. She also treats patients with the disease at Massachusetts General Hospital.
"Many of these patients have been through long, arduous journeys not knowing what they have, suffering with symptoms they don't understand, and that can be scary," Dr. Narayanaswami said.
In the last few years, the FDA has started giving approval to more drugs that can treat the disease, including one called VYVGART, which slows muscle weakness. Right now, it has to be administered by a doctor.
"This is an incredibly exciting time with new therapies," Dr. Narayanaswami said.
According to the National Institutes of Health, there are roughly 7,000 rare diseases impacting between 25 million and 30 million Americans.
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Ford may step in as a partner for Red Bull Racing after negotiations between the leading Formula 1 team and Porsche came to an abrupt end in September.
Citing anonymous sources, Motorsport reported on Wednesday that Ford is considering a tie-up with Red Bull as a means to gain exposure to F1 as the sport continues to gain interest in the U.S., which hosts three races next year.
According to the sources, Ford’s involvement would be more of a hands-off approach, unlike what Porsche had sought, and what is thought to have ultimately led to the negotiations breaking down in September. Porsche said it hasn’t abandoned its desire to enter F1 and will continue to monitor the situation.
Any tie-up between Ford and Red Bull would likely start in 2026, when new power unit rules are introduced.
Ford has previously been in F1. The Blue Oval was a key backer of engine builder Cosworth, which fielded Ford-branded engines in multiple seasons. However, Ford became more active in the sport starting in 1999 when it purchased the Stewart Grand Prix team and later rebranded it as Jaguar in 2000. Ford, which owned Jaguar at the time, funded the team from 2000 to 2004. Ford eventually sold the team to Red Bull at the end of 2004.
Red Bull is currently without a power unit supplier. The team builds its own power units, using the design of former supplier Honda, and has said it is committed to designing and building a new power unit to meet the 2026 rules. However, the team hasn’t ruled out taking on a partner.
The new power unit rules call for lower costs and the use of 100% sustainable fuels, something that persuaded Audi to commit to an F1 partnership with Sauber starting in 2026.
Motorsport reported that even Honda, which ended its partnership with Red Bull in 2020, might make a return, potentially as a partner once again of Red Bull or of Red Bull feeder team AlphaTauri.
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GARY — Multiple lanes are blocked on Interstate 80/94 east due to a serious crash Tuesday night, the Indiana Department of Transportation is reporting.
The crash occurred around 7:45 p.m. between Clark and Burr Streets in Gary.
As of 9 p.m., the four right lanes remain blocked on I-80/94. Cars and trucks are reduced to one lane, moving slowly past the scene of the crash.
Traffic is barely moving and backed up all the way toward the Calumet Avenue exit.
State police have not immediately responded to requests for information on the circumstances of the accident.
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There is no dispute about some evidence in the trial of two men accused of eagerly wanting to kidnap Michigan’s governor: They enjoyed getting high.
From start to finish, the jury repeatedly has heard about marijuana in the case of Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr., who are charged with conspiring to abduct Gretchen Whitmer as part of an anti-government uprising in 2020.
It has been cited by defense lawyers to reinforce their depiction of Fox and Croft as “big talkers” who sometimes said outrageous things when they had been smoking pot. Marijuana use by adults has been legal in Michigan since 2018.
A jury in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will hear closing arguments Monday, when defense lawyers will likely talk about it again.
Defense attorney Joshua Blanchard set the tone soon after jurors settled into the box on Aug. 10, saying Croft was “frankly high on marijuana all the time” and was described by some as a “stoner pirate kind-of whack nut” in a tri-cornered colonial hat.
The Delaware trucker’s girlfriend confirmed Croft’s regular marijuana use during her brief appearance in the witness chair. An investigator was asked Friday to read aloud a text message he had sent to an informant who was inside the group of extremists.
“Too much pot,” John Penrod of the Delaware state police said.
Prosecutors have presented evidence of Fox saying he wanted to “hog-tie” Whitmer and even take her out to Lake Michigan in a boat. Croft wrote on social media about hanging governors for treason.
Their attorneys are arguing entrapment by government agents, not some type of diminished capacity defense. But Henry Scharg, a Detroit-area lawyer, said references to marijuana can be an effort to show a jury that their judgments were very cloudy.
“You’re in an altered state. When you say things, you don’t really mean it,” said Scharg, who’s not involved in the trial. “I don’t think it’s a really strong defense, but sometimes you’re looking for a juror as a holdout, something to rest their position on. Throw it out. Maybe the fish will bite.”
Indeed, this is the second trial for Fox and Croft after a jury in April couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict. Two other men were acquitted, while two more pleaded guilty and testified for the government.
Fox’s attorney, too, has referred to marijuana when questioning witnesses about key moments in 2020.
Dan Chappel, the most important FBI informant in the case, recalled how he and Fox drove to Elk Rapids, Michigan, to scout Whitmer’s lakeside vacation home. He said Fox smoked marijuana throughout the day, even sharing with a stranger while assessing things at a Birch Lake boat launch.
“Adam Fox routinely smoked marijuana in your presence, true? At almost every meeting you were at, correct?” Christopher Gibbons asked.
“He did smoke, yes,” Chappel replied.
Croft, 46, is from Bear, Delaware. Fox, 39, was living in the basement of a vacuum shop in the Grand Rapids area.
Prosecutors haven’t made much of their drug habits. Mark Schweers, an undercover FBI agent who posed as a like-minded rebel, said marijuana was smoked when he met with Fox and members of a paramilitary group.
“Did you use marijuana?” Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher O’Connor asked.
“That would not be permitted,” said Schweers, who drank beer instead.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature finished its annual session on Friday without taking action on a gun-control plan offered by the GOP governor in the wake of a deadly school shooting.
“I think we owe it to Tennesseans to actually have conversations with all sides of the public conversation before we ever get to proposed legislation,” Sexton said at a committee meeting Friday.
Republican lawmakers instead squared their focus on putting final touches on bills that range from restrictions on Nashville’s local powers, to an expansion of school vouchers, to more laws targeting the transgender community. They did not bring up a vote on Gov. Bill Lee’s “temporary mental health order of protection” proposal, which aims to keep guns away from people who could harm themselves or others.
Enough Republicans joined gun lobby groups in opposition to keep Lee’s proposal from coming to a vote. Some advocates for change, meanwhile, didn’t think the push went far enough. House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Ray Clemmons has said he appreciates the governor’s proposal but called the reform plan “watered down.”
The shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville killed three 9-year-olds and three adults on March 27. Two young Black Democratic representatives were later expelled from office for protesting in favor of gun control on the House floor. They’ve since been reinstated.
Although not required to finish the legislative session by Friday, GOP lawmakers moved quickly to conclude amid sustained public pressure for more restrictions on firearms, as well as heightened scrutiny after expelling the lawmakers, which gave the pair a national spotlight amid the country’s heated debate over gun rights.
The expulsions drew renewed criticism this week when it was revealed that an ethics panel found in late March that a Republican lawmaker, Scotty Campbell, violated the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy. He remained in office and voted to expel the two lawmakers.
Campbell resigned Thursday, hours after WTVF-TV asked him about the ethics finding. He told the Nashville TV station it was about “consensual, adult conversations with two adults off property” and that he would record any possible future conversations with interns.
The Tomahawk newspaper on Thursday quoted Campbell apologizing “to my family, my friends, and those who misunderstood my intentions.”
Amid the ongoing tumult, Republicans finalized their agenda items that included legislation targeting Nashville after its metro council rejected a push for the city to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.
One bill would gut Nashville’s voter-approved Community Oversight Board of the local police department. The measure replaces such boards with review committees that have no power to investigate misconduct allegations.
Another bill would shift the locally selected board of Nashville’s airport to state political appointees. A third would let state officials pick six of the 13 members on a board that oversees Nashville’s professional sports facilities. A law this year to cut the city council from 40 to 20 seats has already been temporarily blocked. Opponents of the other legislation suggested it likely faces costly litigation as well.
“This war on Nashville is going to be hurtful to all of us,” said Sen. Heidi Campbell, a Nashville Democrat.
Republicans also finished a bill that would protect teachers who don’t want to use a transgender student’s preferred pronouns. A different bill would define male and female in state law and base people’s legal gender identities on their gender assigned at birth, preventing transgender people from changing their driver’s licenses or birth certificates.
A legislative fiscal review found Tennessee risks losing about $2 billion in funding from Washington under those bills due to conflicts with federal rules.
A court already blocked a new law that restricts where certain drag shows can take place. A ban that passed this year on gender-affirming care for minors is facing a lawsuit.
Legislators also worked out how to expand Tennessee’s low-income school voucher program, choosing to add Hamilton County, which includes Chattanooga. The program is currently available in Nashville and Memphis. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/21/tennessee-gun-control-expulsion-school-shooting/01321e90-e099-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html | 2023-04-22 00:39:53 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/21/tennessee-gun-control-expulsion-school-shooting/01321e90-e099-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html |
The New York Times recently wrote about a trending hashtag on TikTok called #girldinner. When I first heard the phrase, I about lost my mind. Can’t women just eat a plate of food without it becoming A Thing?
The phrase is catching everyone’s attention right now, and headlines range from “Girl dinner could be the key to food joy” to “Why no one wants to have dinner with Gen Z,” to my personal favorite, “Before Girl Dinner, Mom Dinner was here first.”
But once I regained my composure, I admitted that I actually eat like this all the time, as do a lot of people (not just “girls”). You can call it an “artfully arranged pile of snacks” that requires “no preparation just vibes.” In our house, we often call it Picnic Night or, simply, “makin’ a snack plate.”
The snack plate is all about no-cook foods that help you clean out the fridge and pantry, and don’t require a lot of planning or cleanup. So honestly, our whole family eats like this a couple of times a week for lunch or dinner.
Our snack plates often consist of crunchy and creamy things like pickles, olives, cheese cubes, salami or rolled-up turkey slices, fruits like strawberries or sliced apples, veggies like snap peas or celery, some almonds or roasted chickpeas, some kind of cracker or toasted bread, and lots of dips. (I’m currently loving the Black Bean Superfood Dip from Heroica! MexiCo., available at Sprouts.)
But many cultures around the world eat like this, too. In France? Grab a baguette and some pâté, plus some cheese and fig jam. Voilà, a no-cook meal. In Iran, a flatbread, feta and herb platter with walnuts and crunchy Persian cucumbers is a staple on tables.
So, TikTok can call it whatever it wants to, but to me, it’s just a simple, fresh, delicious and — most importantly — no-pressure way of eating, and I’m all for it.
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Authorities are worried about the rise of "rainbow fentanyl."
Deputies recently seized four grams of the multi-colored powdered fentanyl during a drug bust in Oregon.
"We've been hearing about this over the last six months, about it working its way up the West Coast, and it is now here in Portland," an official with the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said.
There's fear that the rainbow-colored fentanyl, which is more potent than other varieties, could get into the hands of children who mistake it for something else.
"The powdered fentanyl found during this investigation resembles the color and consistency of sidewalk chalk," a press release from Multnomah County Sheriff's Office says.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "SuperLotto Plus" game were:
01-08-09-44-47, Mega Ball: 16
(one, eight, nine, forty-four, forty-seven; Mega Ball: sixteen)
Estimated jackpot: $11,000,000
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "SuperLotto Plus" game were:
01-08-09-44-47, Mega Ball: 16
(one, eight, nine, forty-four, forty-seven; Mega Ball: sixteen)
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2 semis collide on Wisconsin highway; fatalities reported
UNION GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say multiple people have been killed in a fiery head-on crash involving two semi-tractor trailers in southeastern Wisconsin. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office said an initial investigation revealed that a semi was pulling was a flatbed trailer on state Highway 11 east of Union Grove when it crossed the center line and hit a semi pulling a dry bulk tanker. Smoke from the fire was visible from several miles. Authorities say the road will be shut down for an extended period of time. Brittany Grimm, who lives in the area, tells the Racine Journal Times she heard a “huge explosion” followed by “seven or eight smaller ones” at about 10:45 a.m. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/06/14/2-semis-collide-on-wisconsin-highway-fatalities-reported/ | 2022-06-14 20:36:52 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2022/06/14/2-semis-collide-on-wisconsin-highway-fatalities-reported/ |
Alexander Zverev 2023 Hamburg European Open Odds
A match in the Hamburg European Open quarterfinals is next for Alexander Zverev, and he will meet Luca van Assche. Zverev's odds to win it all at MatchMaker Sports Gmbh are +300, second-best in the field.
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Zverev at the 2023 Hamburg European Open
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: July 21-30
- Venue: MatchMaker Sports Gmbh
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Court Surface: Clay
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Zverev's Next Match
On Friday, July 28 at 5:00 AM ET, Zverev will play van Assche in the quarterfinals, after getting past Maximilian Marterer 6-3, 7-5 in the previous round.
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Alexander Zverev Grand Slam Odds
- US Open odds to win: +1400
- Hamburg European Open odds to win: +300
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Zverev Stats
- In the Round of 16 on Wednesday, Zverev defeated No. 144-ranked Marterer, 6-3, 7-5.
- Through 15 tournaments over the past year, Zverev is yet to win a title, and his overall record is 27-15.
- Zverev is 15-7 on clay over the past 12 months, with zero tournament titles.
- Zverev, over the past year, has played 42 matches across all court surfaces, and 26.0 games per match.
- Over the past year, Zverev has played 22 matches on clay, and 24.1 games per match.
- Over the past 12 months, Zverev has won 81.8% of his service games, and he has won 24.8% of his return games.
- On clay over the past year, Zverev has been victorious in 78.3% of his service games and 31.7% of his return games.
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The mass shooting at a sweet 16 celebration last weekend rocked the small city of Dadeville, Alabama. It was even more gut-wrenching at Dadeville High School, where two of the victims attended.
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The mass shooting at a sweet 16 celebration last weekend rocked the small city of Dadeville, Alabama. It was even more gut-wrenching at Dadeville High School, where two of the victims attended.
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Which cat kennel is best?
Cats love being able to freely roam around your house or apartment, which can make it difficult to wrangle them into a cat kennel, let alone have them remain there for an extended period of time. This makes selecting the right kennel that allows your cat to feel safe and comfortable all the more important.
You have a lot of options, and choices may vary depending on your needs, but one top pick is Petmate Two Door Top Load Pet Kennel, which has a convenient top-load door to easily access your cat.
What to know before you buy a cat kennel
Size
You want your cat to be able to stand and move around inside the kennel, making it a good rule of thumb to purchase a kennel that’s one-and-a-half times the size of your cat.
Ventilation
Make sure that the kennel is well-ventilated and that your cat can get adequate airflow when inside. You can always place a blanket on top of the carrier to create a darker and more secure space for your pet.
Weight
If you’re going to be traveling with your cat being in a kennel, select a model that’s lightweight, easy to transport, easy to clean and easy to store when not in use.
What to look for in a quality cat kennel
Cat kennel styles
Cardboard: Cardboard kennels can be used when rescuing a cat or for an emergency trip to the vet, but they’re difficult to secure and your cat can chew through the kennel over time. For this reason, these temporary cat kennels should only be used for short periods and before you have the ability to purchase a long-term kennel.
Soft side: Made from a firm but flexible material, soft cat kennels are a great option for shorter travel outings and trips to the vet.
Rolling: A rolling suitcase-style carrier tends to be the roomiest option for cats and allows them to see their surroundings as they travel.
Hard side: This is the most common type of cat carrier, as it offers space for cats to move around while also helping them feel safe and secure. They’re durable, strong and easy to clean.
Single vs. multiple doors
A single-door kennel is a comfortable option, but if you have a more fearful cat, multiple doors can help you to place your cat safely inside the carrier. This also allows vets to have more than one way to access your cat without removing them from the kennel.
Screws
A cat kennel with screws securing the top down makes it easy to remove the top of the kennel while the cat stays in the bottom portion where they feel safe. Utilizing this feature can be slightly more time-consuming than other types of kennels.
Side snaps
Snaps are an easy way to latch or unlatch the top portion of the carrier, but the loud noise might frighten your cat.
How much you can expect to spend on a cat kennel
Cat kennels vary in price based on size, material, features and benefits but can range from $15-$75.
Cat kennel FAQ
How can you get your cat more comfortable with the cat kennel?
A. If possible, start using the kennel when your cat is young. Even if you don’t need to transport your cat, you can keep the kennel open at home with some of their favorite toys and blankets inside. Adding a little catnip to the kennel can help get an adult cat to spend more time inside.
What type of cat kennel can you bring on a plane?
A. Most cat kennels identify if they’re TSA-approved or not, but the rule of thumb is that the kennel should fit under the seat, so a soft-sided kennel with multiple entrances is ideal.
What’s the best cat kennel to buy?
Top cat kennel
Petmate Two-Door Top-Load Pet Kennel
What you need to know: This is a simple top and front-loading cat kennel that meets all air-approved travel regulations.
What you’ll love: This carrier is durable and secure, made from heavy-duty plastic and features a wing-nut and bolt design. The multi-access, grated steel doors allow your cat to have increased visibility of their surroundings, while you can easily check to make sure they’re comfortable and happy.
What you should consider: Some customers have noted that they’re missing screws in the package, so make sure that you have all the parts you need before assembling the crate.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top cat kennel for the money
Amazon Basics Two-Door Top-Load Hard-Sided Pet Travel Carrier
What you need to know: This is an effective, safe and durable cat kennel for a budget-conscious price.
What you’ll love: This two-door model has excellent airflow. The spring-loaded latch makes for a smooth and quiet opening, and the top door can be opened from left to right.
What you should consider: Be sure not to use this with overweight cats, as some customers mention that the latches don’t support animals closer to 20 pounds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
SPORT PET Large Pop-Open Soft-Side Kennel
What you need to know: Road-trip approved, this cat kennel creates a cozy yet spacious area for one or more cats in the back of your car.
What you’ll love: Specifically designed for car travel, this cat kennel has a durable gate entry and mesh side panel for ventilation, which gives you the ability to keep your eyes on your pets. Framed in durable plastic and designed with secure straps, this is a safe and comfortable option for your cat while traveling.
What you should consider: Your cat should be comfortable in the car and have experience in a solid cat kennel before transitioning to this model. Calm adult cats are the prime candidate for this type of kennel.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Rudy Gobert, Top Timberwolves Players to Watch vs. the Warriors - March 26
Chase Center is where the Golden State Warriors (39-36) and Minnesota Timberwolves (37-37) will go head to head on Sunday at 8:30 PM ET. Jordan Poole and Anthony Edwards are players to watch for the Warriors and Timberwolves, respectively.
In the article below, we'll give you all the info you need to know about who to keep your eye on in this matchup, which you can watch on NBA TV with a seven-day free trial to fuboTV!
How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Warriors
- Game Day: Sunday, March 26
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Arena: Chase Center
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Live Stream: Watch on fuboTV!
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Timberwolves' Last Game
The Timberwolves won their most recent game against the Hawks, 125-124, on Wednesday. Naz Reid starred with 26 points, plus eight boards and zero assists.
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Timberwolves Players to Watch
- Edwards tops the Timberwolves in scoring (24.7 points per game) and assists (4.4), and posts 5.9 rebounds. He also posts 1.6 steals (sixth in the league) and 0.7 blocked shots.
- Rudy Gobert is averaging a team-high 11.5 rebounds per contest. And he is contributing 13.8 points and 1.1 assists, making 66.5% of his shots from the floor (fourth in NBA).
- The Timberwolves get 12.3 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game from Jaden McDaniels.
- Mike Conley is the Timberwolves' top assist man (7 per game), and he averages 11.4 points and 2.7 rebounds.
- Kyle Anderson gives the Timberwolves 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
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(The Hill) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing pharmacy giant Rite Aid for allegedly filling hundreds of thousands of prescriptions for controlled substances that had “obvious red flags” amid the country’s opioid epidemic.
The DOJ is arguing that Rite Aid violated the federal False Claims Act and the Controlled Substances Act, submitting false prescription claims to government health care programs and knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances, according to a Tuesday release.
“We allege that Rite Aid filled hundreds of thousands of prescriptions that did not meet legal standards,” Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said. “According to our complaint, Rite Aid’s pharmacists repeatedly filled prescriptions for controlled substances with obvious red flags, and Rite Aid intentionally deleted internal notes about suspicious prescribers.”
“These practices opened the floodgates for millions of opioid pills and other controlled substances to flow illegally out of Rite Aid’s stores,” Gupta added.
One of the nation’s top pharmacy chains, Rite Aid runs over 2,200 pharmacies in 17 states.
The DOJ is alleging that Rite Aid filled prescriptions that did not have a legitimate medical purpose or were not “issued in the usual course of professional practice” between May 2014 and June 2019. Among the prescribed drugs were opioids like oxycodone and fentanyl, according to the release.
“The Justice Department is using every tool at our disposal to confront the opioid epidemic that is killing Americans and shattering communities across the country. That includes holding corporations, like Rite Aid, accountable,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
06-14-15-20-33, Lucky Ball: 1
(six, fourteen, fifteen, twenty, thirty-three; Lucky Ball: one)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
06-14-15-20-33, Lucky Ball: 1
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Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died
OAKLAND, Calif. - Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 16: Vida Blue during a ceremony honoring the 50-year reunion of the Oakland Athletics 1973 World Series Championship before the Athletics game against the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum on April 16, 2023 in Oakland, Califor
"There are few players with a more decorated career than Vida Blue," the A's said in a statement. "He was a three-time champion, an MVP, a six-time All-Star, a Cy Young Award winner, and an Oakland A's Hall of Famer. Vida will always be a franchise legend and a friend. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this arduous time."
Blue's family thanked the community for their love and praise and has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss.
"It is with great sadness that the Blue family mourn the passing of our beloved father Vida Blue," the Blue family said in a statement. "Vida was a great father, grandfather, brother, friend, and teammate who will be forever cherished, honored and loved. We appreciate your uplifting prayers as we deal with the overwhelming loss of our father. We ask for respect and privacy during this challenging time."
The left-hander played in the MLB from 1969 to 1986 and was a key member of the "Swingin' A's," the historical A's team that won three straight World Series championships in 1972, 1973 and 1974, and won five consecutive American League West titles from 1971 to 1975.
Blue's half-of-fame career includes 209 wins, a 3.27 ERA, and he was the first pitcher to star in the All-Star Game for both the American League and the National League.
Blue also played for the San Francisco Giants from 1978 to 1981, and again in 1985 to 1986, as well as for the Kansas City Royals from 1982 to 1983.
"The SF Giants are saddened to learn of the passing of six-time All-Star and longtime Bay Area pitcher Vida Blue," the Giants tweeted. "Our deepest condolences go to the Blue family, his friends and all those whose lives he touched."
Praise for the baseball legend poured in across social media.
Dave "Smoke" Stewart, another former A's pitcher, called Blue a "mentor, hero, and friend."
Dallas Braden, yet another legendary A's pitcher, said Blue was a "mythical figure."
Blue's last public appearance was during a celebration for the A's 1973 World Series championship victory back in April.
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WATERLOO — On Thursday, water mains will be flushed in the area from Independence Avenue to Newell Street between East Fourth and Iowa streets, including the City View neighborhood.
Water may be a brownish color during and after the flushing but the water is bacterially safe. Waterloo Water Works urges customers within the area and several blocks of it to not plan clothes washing on Thursday. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/hydrant-flushing-set-for-thursday/article_6028f511-92e8-5935-b26c-3c9003c0cf54.html | 2023-05-03 18:44:12 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/hydrant-flushing-set-for-thursday/article_6028f511-92e8-5935-b26c-3c9003c0cf54.html |
CraftsyTV Offers Access to Crafting Tutorials, Original Programming, and Live Virtual Events
PLYMOUTH, Minn., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Craftsy has announced the launch of CraftsyTV, a new ad-supported streaming TV channel showcasing a wide range of instructional tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, and how-to videos. The launch of CraftsyTV coincides with National Craft Month, which is celebrated annually in March.
Currently available on Plex and Xumo Play with more platforms coming soon, CraftsyTV debuted as a premium feature on the Craftsy mobile app. As strategic partnerships continue to develop, the company's goal remains unwavering — to empower and inspire a global community of hobbyists and creative enthusiasts with instructor-led, expert-driven content.
"As an extension of the Craftsy brand, we are thrilled to launch CraftsyTV and offer viewers a unique and engaging experience that spans a wide range of crafting disciplines and interests. Covering over 20 categories from knitting and baking to quilting and woodworking, our channel caters to every crafter's passion," said Jim Kopp, COO of TN Marketing, the Minnesota-based media company that owns and operates Craftsy. "With CraftsyTV, viewers can explore and learn new skills from leading experts while enjoying a sense of community and connection."
Throughout National Craft Month, a variety of special programming, live events, and carefully curated tutorials will be promoted across Craftsy's communities. Online classes are also available through Craftsy's library distribution partners, including hoopla, as part of National Craft Month promotions. Whether users are seasoned crafters or just starting out, Craftsy is committed to making lives better through creativity and celebrating the joys of crafting by providing accessible, engaging, and inspiring resources to help users unleash their creativity and develop new skills.
To discover more about Craftsy, including the newly launched streaming TV channel, CraftsyTV, visit the National Craft Month landing page by visiting: https://go.craftsy.com/national-craft-month/.
About Craftsy
Craftsy and CraftsyTV are owned by TN Marketing, a global media company that creates highly engaged communities of experts, enthusiasts, and hobbyists. With a presence in over 170 countries, the company is dedicated to engaging people with their passions, empowering them to explore their interests and unleash their creativity.
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Mayor Barney Arceneaux and members of the City Council ushered in the Christmas season Dec. 2 at the annual city tree lighting ceremony.
Outside and around City Hall, colorful light displays welcomed families who came out for the celebration. Across the street and inside the Gonzales Civic Center, performers with Center Stage Performing Arts Academy sang and danced their holiday show.
Santa and his elves were on hand to greet children, with each child receiving a toy.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-11-18-31-35
(four, eleven, eighteen, thirty-one, thirty-five)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-11-18-31-35
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Building a leadership team with global and local experience and expertise to enable rapid execution across Company's broad therapeutic strategy
DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio" or the "Company", stock code: 2137.HK), a multi-national company developing innovative therapies for diseases with significant unmet medical needs and large public health burdens, today announced the appointments of Eleanor (Ellee) de Groot, Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer and Aleksandar Skuban, M.D., as Central Nervous System (CNS) Diseases Therapy Area Head.
"Ellee and Aleksandar are both seasoned biotech leaders with impressive credentials and an entrepreneurial history of leading medicine development and manufacturing initiatives within their functional areas. We are excited to welcome them to the Brii Bio team as we continue to advance our pipeline of innovative drug candidates on behalf of patients facing significant health burdens around the world," said Zhi Hong, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brii Bio. "With experience spanning all phases in the making of medicines, Ellee is an important addition to our executive team as we execute against our broad therapeutic modalities. Likewise, Aleksandar's deep expertise in CNS and mental health clinical development and patient care will be essential as we prioritize the advancement of our lead U.S. therapeutic programs in postpartum depression and major depressive and anxiety disorders."
Eleanor (Ellee) de Groot, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer
Dr. de Groot has more than two decades of experience leading a wide range of streamlined global operations across growing biotechnology companies, from early to late stage clinical development and commercial-scale manufacturing. Dr. de Groot held key leadership roles during her career with Alaunos Therapeutics, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Operations where she oversaw the development of novel cell therapy programs and led clinical manufacturing, quality and process development. In addition, during her extended tenure at Helsinn Therapeutics, Dr. de Groot held multiple roles of increasing responsibility within CMC management where she directed preparations for drug product commercialization, including global regulatory engagement, technology transfers and collaborations with key business partners worldwide. Dr. de Groot holds both a Ph.D. and Master of Science degree in chemical engineering from Stanford University, a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Master of Business Administration from Rice University.
"I believe Brii Bio's diversified pipeline of promising therapeutic candidates shows great potential to address some of the biggest public health challenges of our time, and I'm eager to contribute my expertise to support ongoing product development and generate a sustainable long-term growth strategy within the Company," said Ellee de Groot, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer of Brii Bio.
Aleksandar Skuban, M.D., CNS Diseases Therapy Area Head
Dr. Skuban brings to Brii Bio more than 25 years of global pharmaceutical R&D experience with an extensive medical, scientific and business leadership track record of achievements, including leading more than 30 studies across therapeutic areas from early stage proof of concept through positive regulatory outcomes, with a focus in CNS diseases. Previously, Dr. Skuban served as SVP of Clinical Development at Better Therapeutics, where he shaped research strategy to enable rapid development of new indications for prescription digital therapeutics. Prior to that, he served as an Executive Medical Director leading clinical development within Alexion's emerging ophthalmology therapeutic area. At Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Skuban's tenure included roles overseeing various clinical portfolios, notably guiding to FDA approval for Brexpiprazole (REXULTI) for major depressive disorder and schizophrenia. Dr. Skuban also held a number of clinical development director roles at Merck and Sanofi-Aventis. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary and attended the School of Medicine at the University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (Serbia).
"I am inspired by the meaningful patient-centric approach that Brii Bio has cultivated in the earliest stages of clinical planning. I look forward to incorporating unique patient insights into Brii's CNS programs to ensure our investigational treatments are well-positioned for the future of mental healthcare and grounded in the fundamental understanding of patients' preferences and needs," said Aleksandar Skuban, M.D., CNS Diseases Therapy Area Head of Brii Bio.
About Brii Bio
Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio", stock code: 2137.HK) is a biotechnology company based in China and the United States committed to advancing therapies for significant infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, COVID-19, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, multi-drug resistant (MDR) or extensive drug resistant (XDR) gram-negative infections, and other illnesses, such as the central nervous system (CNS) diseases, which have significant public health burdens in China and worldwide. For more information, visit www.briibio.com.
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Country music icon Mickey Gilley dies at age 86
PASADENA, Texas (KLTV) - Country music legend Mickey Gilley has died, according to Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner.
KTRK in Houston reported that Gilley died at the age of 86.
“Pasadena has lost a true legend,” Wagner said in a post on the City of Pasadena website. “Mickey Gilley passed away today, surrounded by his loved ones. It was my great honor to know this man most of my life.”
In the post, Wagner said described Gilley as a “true musical talent” who charted 42 singles in the Top 40 country charts over the span of two decades.
“His talent and larger-than-life personality helped ignite a new interest in country music as he introduced the world to Pasadena through his dance hall and ‘Urban Cowboy’ in 1980,” Wagner said in the Facebook post. “We were so honored to have Mickey perform at our State of the City in February 2020.”
Wagner said their prayers for peace and comfort are with Gilley’s family, loved ones, and fans.
Gilley had been dealing with health issues before his death. On May 1, a post on Gilley’s official Facebook page stated, “I am so sorry to have canceled the May dates at the theater in Branson. The last couple of weeks, my energy level and some health issues kept me from being 100 % at my shows.”
In 2018, Gilley was injured in a two-vehicle rollover wreck that occurred on U.S. Highway 59 in Corrigan. The driver of another vehicle failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of FM 1987, struck the vehicle Gilley was driving, and caused it to roll over.
Diboll police officers posed with Gilley in 2015 after they pulled him over for speeding. They issued him a warning for the traffic violation.
Even though Gilley was not from the Lone Star State, he was inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2011. That year, KLTV’s Joan Hallmark interviewed the country music legend for her Proud of East Texas series.
At the time of the interview with Hallmark, Gilley was recovering from a fall that paralyzed him. He told Hallmark that he is no longer able to play the piano.
“Gilley says ‘Gilley’s; The World’s Biggest Honkey Tonk’ was the turning point in his career,” a previous East Texas News story stated. “He also had his first hit record the same year Gilley’s opened. When John Travolta tagged Gilley’s as the setting for ‘Urban Cowboy,’ success became supersized.”
Gilley was born March 9, 1936, in Mississippi, Hallmark said in her story. He grew up playing “boogie woogie” with his cousins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggert.
Previous stories: Country music legend Mickey Gilley injured in 2-vehicle rollover wreck in East Texas
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Proud of East Texas: Mickey Gilley
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This New Year's black-eyed peas recipe is sure to bring you luck! I sometimes use the ham bone and some of the surrounding meat from our Christmas ham, but the ham hocks add a nice, smoky, rustic flavor of their own.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 3 hours
Additional time: 8 hours
Total Time: 11 hours 15 mins
Ingredients
1 pound dry black eyed peas
2 tbls olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups water
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 pound smoked ham hocks
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
5 pepperoncini peppers
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place the peas into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in 8 cups of water and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in soaked peas, ham hocks, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, bay leaf, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer until peas are tender, ham meat is falling off the bones and the broth is thickened, about 3 hours.
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The energy metaverse is just emerging, but the building blocks are securely in place for exponential growth over the next decade
BOULDER, Colo., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights provides an overview of the energy metaverse.
Broadly speaking, the metaverse is the confluence of several emerging digital technologies, most already familiar to energy industry executives, which promises to radically change the way energy companies plan, build, operate, and market their services over the long term. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, global investment in the core energy metaverse technologies is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade and beyond, from a base of just over $6 billion in 2022 to nearly $80 billion in 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.0%.
The energy metaverse is just emerging, but the building blocks are securely in place. Core energy metaverse technologies include digital twins, AI and machine learning (ML), unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drones, extended reality (XR), and blockchain-based applications.
"When the energy metaverse is fully realized—admittedly more than a decade away—utilities and O&G concerns can envision a day when employee onboarding and training take place via XR in a metaverse-based training center," says Richelle Elberg, principal research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "Much like it was difficult in the early 1990s to imagine all the ways a smartphone or the internet would change how business is conducted, in 2023 it can be hard to see just how radically metaverse technology stands to change the operating dynamics of energy industry verticals. But the benefits are sure to be compelling, and investments can be made incrementally as the industry learns and evaluates where best to begin."
Utility storefronts in metaverse malls could provide virtual customers with real-world benefits such as product comparisons and purchasing, energy use analysis, and evaluation of a premises' suitability for solar. In-demand specialized experts in a field could work on a virtual offshore rig, advising onsite workers how to address a problem—without ever leaving their home office. And drones could conduct ongoing inspections of critical assets, feeding real-time data into digital twins equipped with advanced AI to predict and prevent wildfires or methane emissions, according to the report.
The report, The Energy Metaverse, provides an overview of the energy metaverse. It defines the core technologies and provides case studies where these technologies are in use today. It outlines energy metaverse market drivers and barriers and describes the industry value chain and competitive landscape. Finally, it provides market analyses for core energy metaverse technology investments by the utility and O&G energy verticals through 2031. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
About Guidehouse Insights
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
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Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has over 16,500 professionals in over 55 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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In recent years, a small but growing number of medical practices embraced a buffet approach to primary care, offering patients unlimited services for a modest flat fee — say, $50 to $150 per month — instead of billing them a la carte for every office visit and test.
But a pioneer in the field — Seattle-based Qliance — shut its public clinics as of June 15, and some health care analysts are questioning whether the approach to medical care is valid and viable.
This style of medical practice is called "direct primary care," and many doctors and patients say they like the arrangement. Typically, these physicians don't accept insurance — which frees the doctors from having to get preapprovals from insurers on treatment and lets them skip the paperwork involved in insurance claims. Doctors say that allows them more time and energy for their patients.
Meanwhile, patients say they like being able to consult with their doctor or a nurse practitioner as often as they need to, at a relatively low cost. (Some employers buy the service for their workers.) Patients who are signed up for the plan still need to carry a regular insurance plan (typically a high-deductible policy) to cover hospitalizations, consultations with specialists and other services.
In theory, the result should be better health for patients and lower health care costs overall.
But some who analyze the use of health care are concerned that the approach encourages the "worried well" to get more care than they need. They describe unlimited primary care as a blunt instrument that doesn't necessarily improve the odds that patients will get evidence-based services that improve their health. Others argue it's important to find a way to provide cost-effective primary care within the health insurance context, not outside it.
Although only a sliver of medical practices operate this way, the number is on the rise, says Shawn Martin, a senior vice president at the American Academy of Family Physicians. He puts the figure at about 3 percent.
Qliance, founded in 2007, was an early leader in this type of care. With startup funding from high-profile investors Jeff Bezos and Michael Dell, the company was serving 35,000 patients at several clinics in the Seattle area by 2015. Those patients included individuals, workers at large companies like Expedia and Comcast, and Medicaid patients through a contract with the state's Medicaid insurer.
In a 2015 press release, Qliance said medical claims for its patients were 20 percent lower than those of other patients because, among other things, Qliance members went to the emergency room less often, were hospitalized less frequently and saw fewer specialists.
By early 2017, though, Qliance was faltering. The company had lost some of the big employers, and its patient base had shrunk to 13,000. Last week, it closed the last of its private clinics, though its CEO, Dr. Erika Bliss, will continue to operate one site that provides occupational health services for Seattle firefighters.
In general, Bliss says, the market is reluctant to pay what is required for primary care to flourish. In some cases, she says, payers were resistant to rewarding Qliance even when it exceeded its targets for quality and savings.
"The bottom line is it's not for free," Bliss says.
The closure took January Gens, a 45-year-old Seattle resident, by surprise. A Qliance patient for a couple of years, Gens had worked with her primary care doctor to manage crippling pain from endometriosis. The $79 monthly fee was worth every penny, she thought. She had been able to reduce the dosage of some of her medications and was awaiting a referral to start physical therapy when she learned that Qliance was shutting down. Now she's not sure what she'll do.
"I had felt very lucky to have found Qliance, to know I had a doctor and could always be seen when needed without causing more damage to the family budget," Gens says. "Now it's just gone."
Patients who have chronic conditions that need ongoing management may benefit from this sort of flat-fee program, says Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, an internist who directs the University of Michigan's Center for Value-Based Insurance Design.
But for people who are generally healthy and without symptoms that need to be diagnosed, "unlimited primary care is no guarantee that the services that are provided will improve the health of those people," he says.
As an example, Fendrick notes that the annual checkup — one of the most popular primary care services — isn't clinically helpful for most people, according to the Choosing Wisely initiative, a program of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation that identifies overused and unnecessary medical services.
An examination of research related to direct primary care practices, published in the November-December 2015 issue of the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, found that they charged patients an average $77.38 per month. In contrast, "concierge" or "boutique" medical practices — which are similar to "direct primary care" programs, but charge more — typically have higher fees for patients — averaging $182.76, the study found — and they generally also bill insurers for their services.
However, there was a paucity of data related to the quality of care provided by these practices, the study found.
Some analysts say that while they're sympathetic to doctors' frustration with insurance companies' intrusion into patient care and the billing hassles that go along with that, the answer isn't to turn their backs on insurance.
"I think, absolutely, this type of care could be done inside insurance," says Robert Berenson, a fellow at the Urban Institute who specializes in health care delivery. "But it means we have to learn how to pay within the system for the things that doctors should be doing — and are doing — in direct primary care."
As things stand now, the direct-care model can create difficulties for some patients. Take the situation in which someone in this sort of practice goes to his primary care provider for an earache, but antibiotics don't work and he needs to be referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist. That patient, who likely has a high-deductible insurance policy to cover care that goes beyond the primary practitioner's purview, will probably be on the hook financially for the entire cost of medical services provided by the specialist — rather than insurance paying a share.
Qliance's Bliss scoffs at the idea that patients may get stuck paying more out of pocket if they have direct primary care. Most people these days have high-deductible health plans, she says. "The reality is that, unless you have Medicaid, you are on the hook no matter what."
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Many families debate whether to get a fresh Christmas tree every year or opt for a fake tree that will last for years to come. The decision comes down to preference.
Cost?
The average price of a real Christmas tree was reportedly about $70 in 2021. However, that price was expected to go up in 2022 by about 5 to 15 percent due to inflation.
“Like all areas of agriculture, real Christmas tree reproduction, the costs are up,” said Marsha Gray, the executive director of the Real Christmas Tree Board.
Artificial trees vary dramatically in price. Consumer Reports says the average artificial tree cost $131 in 2020. However, inflation has hit just about every industry, so shopping may expect to pay more in 2022.
How long does a real Christmas tree last?
Most experts agree that a real Christmas can last about a month.
The lifespan of an artificial tree varies by brand and how it's cared for. Some can reportedly last up to 20 years.
Tips for caring for a real tree
Getting a real tree in water is important to maintaining its freshness. The National Christmas Tree recommends that stands should provide 1 quart of water per inch of the stem's diameter.
It adds that drilling a hole in the base of the trunk does not improve water uptake.
Tips for caring for an artificial tree
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Upstart Holdings, Inc. ("Upstart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPST). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Upstart and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 9, 2022, Upstart issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2022 and provided its financial outlook for the second quarter and full year 2022. Among other items, Upstart provided revenue guidance for both the quarter and year that fell significantly short of expectations. On this news, Upstart's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on May 10, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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Winner to Receive $10,000 Cash Prize
MIAMI, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INVERSA Leathers, a regenerative materials company that crafts luxurious leathers out of invasive species, is thrilled to announce its title sponsorship for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge© and its Ultimate Grand Prize of $10,000. The sponsorship will mark the first time a fashion company has donated to the event to fund restoration of the Florida Everglades.
The Florida Everglades, a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, is home to Florida's greatest source of biodiversity. Supporting both 8 million Floridians with drinking water and a $1.2B fishing industry, the ecosystem's balance has been gravely disrupted by the invasive Burmese python, which threatens the region's native wildlife. Release of Burmese pythons, originally kept as house pets in the 1980's and 1990's, the invasive snake has since multiplied to a population of over 150,000 according to a recent US Geological Survey (USGS) report.
Created and managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the Florida Python Challenge® is an awareness campaign about the global threat of invasive species and the colossal damage Florida's delicate ecosystem has suffered because of invasive python. Participants must register for the competition as part of this event to actively remove pythons from the everglades over the course of ten days, directly contributing to the fight against the invasive constrictor snakes.
"INVERSA is proud to support the challenge and the greater conservation effort it represents in Florida. By harnessing the global power of the luxury fashion industry, we believe in the potential to rebuild ecosystems," said Carlos-Henri Ferré, Head of Development for INVERSA Leathers. "Florida is consistently ahead of the curve with invasive species management, and the Governor, FWC and SFWMD's leadership have fostered one of the most effective opportunities to participate in the revival of the Everglades. We hope to see as many participants as possible this year."
"The FWC is grateful for INVERSA's support of the Python Challenge. It's meaningful to see the private sector step up to fund conservation through innovations that benefit our ecosystems," said Commissioner Rodney Barreto, Chairman of FWC. The Ultimate Grand Prize will go to the registered participant that removes the most pythons during the 10-day competition.
Under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the FWC, SFWMD and the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida host the Florida Python Challenge® to raise awareness about invasive species in Florida and their impacts. The event, which runs August 4-13, 2023, encourages people to get directly involved in Everglades conservation through invasive species removal. Visit FLPythonChallenge.org to register for the competition, take the required online training, view the optional training opportunities, learn more about Burmese pythons and the unique Everglades ecosystem, and find resources for planning your trip to South Florida to participate in the Florida Python Challenge®.
About INVERSA Leathers
INVERSA Leathers, a regenerative materials company, is revolutionizing fashion to heal the planet. INVERSA crafts luxurious leathers out of invasive species, harnessing the power of fashion to support the restoration of Earth's biodiversity. Starting with three of the most formidable invasive species—the Invasive Lionfish, Invasive Dragonfin, and Invasive Python—INVERSA introduces a stylish alternative to exotic and traditional leather. To learn more about INVERSA's inspiring journey of turning fashion into a hero for the planet's sustainability, visit www.INVERSAleathers.com and follow the story on Instagram at @INVERSAleathers.
About The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) works to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Biologists, law enforcement officers and other staff work together to protect and manage the state's more than 575 species of wildlife, 200 species of freshwater fish and 500 species of saltwater fish. The FWC uses scientific data to drive management decisions, balancing the needs of these fish and wildlife species, and the habitats that support them, with the needs of Florida's growing population.
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Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates climb this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also moved up.
At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While the Fed doesn't directly set mortgage rates, its series of rate hikes has led to an increased cost of borrowing among most consumer loan products, including mortgages and refinances.
After more than a year of aggressive rate increases, though, the central bank opted to skip a rate hike on June 14. The Fed has signaled that it will use this pause as an opportunity to study incoming economic data, but is not ruling out additional rate increases in the future. The Fed's next meeting to decide is scheduled for July 26.
Current Mortgage Rates for July 2023
Mortgage refinance rates change every day. Experts recommend shopping around to make sure you're getting the lowest rate. By entering your information below, you can get a custom quote from one of CNET's partner lenders.
About these rates: Like CNET, Bankrate is owned by Red Ventures. This tool features partner rates from lenders that you can use when comparing multiple refinance rates.
If inflation continues to decline and the Fed is able to hold rates steady -- and eventually cut them in 2024 -- mortgage rates should see some relief.
"Rates are getting to a point of being steady," said Kevin Williams, founder of Full Life Financial Planning. "So it's more of a question of how long it will take for rates to start ticking back down and when inflation will return to a place where your dollar starts buying a bit more each month," he added.
But a return of rates in the 2% to 3% range is unlikely. Unless you purchased a house within the past year, it's unlikely you can save money by refinancing to a mortgage with a lower rate.
Regardless of where rates are headed, homeowners shouldn't focus on timing the market, and should instead decide if refinancing makes sense for their financial situation. As long as you can get a lower interest rate than your current one, refinancing will likely save you money. Do the math to see if it makes sense for your current finances and goals. If you decide to refinance, make sure you compare rates, fees and the annual percentage rate, or APR, -- which shows the total cost of borrowing -- from different lenders to find the best deal.
30-year fixed-rate refinance
The average rate for a 30-year fixed refinance loan is currently 7.44%, an increase of 12 basis points compared to one week ago. (A basis point is equivalent to 0.01%.) One reason to refinance to a 30-year fixed loan from a shorter loan term is to lower your monthly payment. This makes 30-year refinances good for people who are having difficulties making their monthly payments or simply want a bit more breathing room. However, interest rates for a 30-year refinance will typically be higher than rates for a 10- or 15-year refinance. It'll also take you longer to pay off your loan.
15-year fixed-rate refinance
The average rate for a 15-year fixed refinance loan is currently 6.68%, an increase of 17 basis points over last week. Refinancing to a 15-year fixed loan from a 30-year fixed loan will likely raise your monthly payment. However, you'll also be able to pay off your loan quicker, saving you money over the life of the loan. You'll also typically get lower interest rates compared to a 30-year loan. This can help you save even more in the long run.
10-year fixed-rate refinance
For 10-year fixed refinances, the average rate is currently at 6.76%, an increase of 9 basis points from what we saw the previous week. Compared to a 15- or 30-year refinance, a 10-year refinance will usually have a lower interest rate but higher monthly payment. A 10-year refinance can help you pay off your house much faster and save on interest in the long run. Just be sure to carefully consider your budget and current financial situation to make sure that you can afford a higher monthly payment.
Where rates are headed
Mortgage rates hit a 20-year high in late 2022, but now the macroeconomic environment is changing again. Rates dropped significantly in January before climbing back up in February. Since the start of the summer, mortgage rates have been fluctuating between 6.5% and 7%.
Even though the Fed hit pause on rate hikes, mortgage interest rates will continue to fluctuate on a daily basis. That's because mortgage rates aren't directly tied to the federal funds rate. Mortgage rates respond to a variety of economic factors, including inflation, employment and the outlook for the economy more broadly.
The most recent Consumer Price Index shows annual inflation was at 3.0% for the 12-month period ended in June, down sharply from May's 4.0% figure.
"With the backdrop of easing inflation pressures, we should see more consistent declines in mortgage rates as the year progresses, particularly if the economy and labor market slow noticeably," says Greg McBride, CFA and chief financial analyst at Bankrate, CNET's sister site.
The central bank is unlikely to cut rates any time soon, but positive signaling from the central bank and cooling inflation may ease some of the upward pressure on mortgage rates.
We track refinance rate trends using information collected by Bankrate. Here's a table with the average refinance rates provided by lenders across the country:
Average refinance interest rates
Rates as of July 26, 2023.
How to find the best refinance rate
It's important to understand that the rates advertised online often require specific conditions for eligibility. Your interest rate will be influenced by market conditions as well as your specific credit history, financial profile and application.
Having a high credit score, a low credit utilization ratio and a history of consistent and on-time payments will generally help you get the best interest rates. You can get a good feel for average interest rates online, but make sure to speak with a mortgage professional in order to see the specific rates you qualify for. To get the best refinance rates, you'll first want to make your application as strong as possible. The best way to improve your credit ratings is to get your finances in order, use credit responsibly and monitor your credit regularly. Don't forget to speak with multiple lenders and shop around.
Refinancing can be a great move if you get a good rate or can pay off your loan sooner -- but consider carefully whether it's the right choice for you at the moment.
When to consider a mortgage refinance
In order for a refinance to make sense, you'll generally want to get a lower interest rate than your current rate. Aside from interest rates, changing your loan term is another reason to refinance. When deciding whether to refinance, be sure to take into account other factors besides market interest rates, including how long you plan to stay in your current home, the length of your loan term and the amount of your monthly payment. And don't forget about fees and closing costs, which can add up.
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469, Tua Tagovailoa, MIA at BAL 9/18 (36-50, 6 TD)
400, Josh Allen, BUF at MIA 9/25 (42-63, 2 TD)
385, Tom Brady, TB vs. KC 10/2 (39-52, 3 TD)
378, Jared Goff, DET vs. SEA 10/2 (26-39, 4 TD)
360, Patrick Mahomes II, KC at ARI 9/11 (30-39, 5 TD)
356, Matt Ryan, IND vs. TEN 10/2 (27-37, 2 TD)
353, Jameis Winston, NO at CAR 9/25 (25-41, 1 TD)
352, Matt Ryan, IND at HOU 9/11 (OT) (32-50, 1 TD)
340, Jalen Hurts, PHI at WAS 9/25 (22-35, 3 TD)
340, Justin Herbert, LAC at HOU 10/2 (27-39, 2 TD)
340, Russell Wilson, DEN at SEA 9/12 (29-42, 1 TD)
338, Joe Burrow, CIN vs. PIT 9/11 (OT) (33-53, 2 TD)
337, Carson Wentz, WAS at DET 9/18 (30-46, 3 TD)
334, Justin Herbert, LAC at KC 9/15 (33-48, 3 TD)
333, Jalen Hurts, PHI vs. MIN 9/19 (26-31, 1 TD)
325, Geno Smith, SEA vs. ATL 9/25 (32-44, 2 TD)
321, Mac Jones, NE vs. BAL 9/25 (22-32, 0 TD)
320, Geno Smith, SEA at DET 10/2 (23-30, 2 TD)
318, Lamar Jackson, BAL vs. MIA 9/18 (21-29, 3 TD)
317, Josh Allen, BUF vs. TEN 9/19 (26-38, 4 TD)
314, Kyler Murray, ARI vs. LAR 9/25 (37-58, 0 TD)
313, Carson Wentz, WAS vs. JAC 9/11 (27-41, 4 TD)
309, Joe Flacco, NYJ vs. BAL 9/11 (37-59, 1 TD)
307, Joe Flacco, NYJ at CLE 9/18 (26-44, 4 TD)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The last conversation Sandra Torres had with her 10-year-old daughter was about her nervous excitement over whether she’d make the all-star softball team. Hours later, Eliahna Torres was one of 19 children and two teachers massacred at their elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
With little closure and few answers about law enforcement’s 77-minute wait on May 24 in the school hallway rather than confronting the gunman, Sandra Torres filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against police, the school district and the maker of the gun the shooter used.
“My baby never made it out of the school,” she said. “There’s no accountability or transparency. There’s nothing being done.”
The lawsuit accuses the city, the school district and several police departments of a “complete failure” to follow active shooter protocols and violations of the victims’ constitutional rights by “barricading them” inside two classrooms with the killer for more than an hour. The city said it doesn’t comment on pending litigation and the school district and police did not immediately return messages.
Torres is being helped by the legal arm of the group Everytown for Gun Safety. Her suit also names the manufacturer of the AR-style semiautomatic rifle that Salvador Ramos used to fire more than 100 rounds in the horrific mass shooting.
The claim is part of a new and expanding legal front in the nationwide court battle over firearms. While gunmakers are typically immune under federal law from lawsuits over crimes committed with their products, families of victims of the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, secured a $73 million settlement after suing Remington, the maker of the weapon used in that shooting a decade ago.
The settlement came after the victims successfully argued that suing over marketing under state law was an exception to the federal immunity measure.
The new Uvalde suit alleges that marketing tactics by Daniel Defense violated the Federal Trade Commission Act by negligently using militaristic imagery, product placement in combat video games and social media to target “vulnerable and violent young men,” said Eric Tirschwell, executive director at Everytown Law.
“It wasn’t by accident that he went from never firing a gun to wielding a Daniel Defense AR-15,” Tirschwell said, citing the findings of a report written by an investigative committee from the Texas House of Representatives. “We intend to prove Daniel Defense marketing was a significant factor in the choices that Ramos made.”
The company, based in Black Creek, Georgia, did not immediately return a message seeking comment, but in a congressional hearing over the summer CEO Marty Daniels called the Uvalde shooting and others like it “pure evil” and “deeply disturbing.” Still, he separated the weapons themselves from the violence, saying mass shootings in America are local problems to be solved locally.
Everytown is also part of a similar lawsuit after a shooting attack on parade-goers in Highland Park, Illinois, based on a state law. If arguments based on federal law are successful, it could open up gunmakers to costly civil lawsuits as the nation grapples with rising gun violence and a brutal string of mass shootings.
“It would be an important step forward to holding gun manufacturers to account if their marketing crosses a line,” Tirschwell said.
Others counter that Daniel Defense didn’t make misleading or deceptive claims that would trigger regulatory action that federal trade law is intended for. Lawrence Keane, general counsel for the firearm industry trade group the National Shooting Sports Foundation, condemned the shooting but argued car makers, for example, aren’t held responsible when people run them into crowds with fatal results. “It’s just not the manufacturer’s fault when someone misuses a product,” he said.
The case also names the gun shop where Ramos bought the weapon used in the shooting, along with another AR-15 and ammunition, purchases that totaled thousands of dollars, though only one weapon was used in the shooting. One patron later told the FBI he “looked like … a school shooter,” according to the report from the Texas House of Representatives.
The July report found that nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to the mass shooting, but “egregiously poor decision-making” resulted in more than an hour of chaos before the gunman was finally confronted and killed. It criticized state and federal law enforcement as well as local authorities for failing to follow active shooter training and prioritizing their own safety over the victims’ lives.
The Uvalde officer who was leading the city’s police department during the shooting stepped down earlier this month ahead of a meeting to consider firing him. The school district police chief who was blamed by state officials for “terrible decisions” on scene was fired, though he has insisted he didn’t consider himself the person in charge that day.
Another parent whose child was wounded in the shooting and two parents whose children were on campus at the time filed the first suit related to the Uvalde shooting in late September.
For Sandra Torres, the case is also another way to seek answers about the botched police response.
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SoCal sportfishing community bands together with more than 50 yachts supporting combat wounded veterans with three-days of world-class angling
Public invited to cheer on our nation's heroes during patriotic boat parade through Newport Harbor – Saturday, September 24
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 125 military veterans from across the country arrived in Newport Beach, Calif. today for War Heroes on Water (WHOW), the transformative sportfishing tournament that helps combat-wounded veterans recover from the physical and emotional wounds of war. In its fifth annual and largest tournament to date, the event will directly serve the veterans on board more than 50 of Southern California's finest sportfishing yachts for a weekend of world-class angling, while raising funds to support thousands more through WHOW's 501c3 partner, Freedom Alliance.
WHOW Founder Anthony Hsieh said "Our nation's veterans have sacrificed so much for us and for our country, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve them through WHOW every year. We're here to show these heroes how much they mean to us while allowing them to tap into the healing powers of the ocean and forge life-long bonds with fellow veterans who understand and share their experiences. Today marks the start of yet another amazing journey."
WHOW officially kicks off Sat., Sept. 24, when the public is invited to cheer on our veterans during a patriotic and visually stunning community boat parade in Newport Harbor. The parade provides the community an opportunity to share its deep appreciation for the sacrifices of these brave men and women. The festivities kick off at 5pm, a map of pedestrian viewing areas is available here.
Once on the water, the prowess of SoCal's finest anglers will take center stage as each team shares its knowledge of the local waters and expert fishing techniques to get their veterans on fish.
"In addition to the joy of seeing old friends and welcoming new members into the WHOW family, it's incredible to see the community come together to honor our nation's heroes," added Hsieh. "We couldn't do this if it were not for all of our generous sponsors and, of course, the SoCal sportfishing community who so kindly donate their yachts, time and angling expertise to allow our veterans to connect and heal with some competitive fishing over three days at sea."
At the heart of the WHOW tournament are dozens of participants and volunteers, including the owners, captains and crews of the WHOW fleet, who, collectively, represent a monetary donation of hundreds of thousands of dollars—as well as hundreds of hours—to host the veterans for the three-day on-water component of the tournament. These patriots graciously welcome their veteran guests so that they can experience the healing power that comes with being on the open ocean, enable them to form deep and genuine bonds with their fellow team members and establish a long-term support system that extends well beyond the tournament itself.
"WHOW changes lives," said WHOW participant and veteran Michael Spivey. "The military to civilian divide makes it hard to connect with other people, whereas veterans have so much in common, we can connect on a more personal level. The ocean has its own rhythm and frequency that speaks to your soul; it centers you and allows you to open up. Getting out there with other vets makes you feel better about yourself; it helps us continue on and makes everything feel better."
This year's tournament has attracted more than 225 returning and new corporate and private donors and sponsors who care about our veterans and understand how this tournament is saving--and changing lives. The tournament has already raised more than $1 million before its iconic silent auction opens for bidding on Saturday at 12pm PT. Click HERE to register and view items.
Over the first four years of the tournament, the generous support of the WHOW family of sponsors and donors has enabled the tournament to directly serve 200 veterans on the water and raise more than $3.3 million to support thousands more through Freedom Alliance's year-round therapeutic services and scholarships for combat-wounded service members and their families.
About War Heroes on Water
War Heroes on Water (WHOW) is an annual sportfishing tournament of unprecedented scale that supports combat-wounded veterans' programs. It was created by Anthony Hsieh, who is also the owner and leader of Team Bad Company, a world-class, record-holding competitive sportfishing fleet. Through Hsieh's deep connections with the Southern California sportfishing and business communities, WHOW has grown exponentially over five years and is now the largest nonprofit sportfishing tournament in the US.
About Freedom Alliance
Freedom Alliance is a charitable organization which provides help and support to wounded troops and military families. Freedom Alliance has awarded more than $20 million in college scholarships to the children of military heroes killed or disabled in military service and has spent millions more helping injured veterans and military families with outdoor recreational therapy trips, Heroes Vacations, care packages for deployed troops, mortgage-free homes, all-terrain wheelchairs and much more. To learn more, visit www.FreedomAlliance.org or Facebook.com/FreedomAlliance.
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HOUSTON — J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies, saved by right fielder Nick Castellanos’ sliding catch, rallied past the Houston Astros 6-5 Friday night in the World Series opener.
Down 5-0 early against Astros ace Justin Verlander, the Phillies became the first team in 20 years to overcome a five-run deficit to win a World Series game.
They can thank Castellanos for getting the chance. Known much more for his bat than glove, rushed in to make a terrific grab on Jeremy Peña’s blooper with two outs in the ninth inning and a runner on second.
Realmuto, who hit a tying, two-run double in the fifth off Verlander, completed the comeback when he led off the 10th by sending a fastball from Luis García into the seats in right field.
Kyle Tucker homered twice for the Astros, who had been 7-0 in this postseason.
Houston had a chance in the 10th when Alex Bregman doubled with one out. After Yuli Gurriel drew a two-out walk, David Robertson bounced a wild pitch that put runners on second and third.
Pinch-hitter Aledmys Díaz was then hit by a 2-0 pitch from David Robertson — but plate umpire James Hoye ruled that Díaz leaned into the pitch and didn't permit him to go to first to load the bases.
Díaz grounded out on 3-1 pitch to end it.
The last team to blow a 5-0 lead in the World Series was the 2002 San Francisco Giants, who squandered their chance in Game 6 to close out the Angels and win the title under manager Dusty Baker.
Baker saw it happen again this time as manager of the Astros.
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CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 22, experts from the global research firm Ipsos and executives from across the food and beverage industry, including Kellogg's, Mars Wrigley, and McDonald's, will convene at Chicago's Greenhouse Loft to share perspectives and data on innovation and expansion in the foodservices sector.
The summit, "On the Menu: Where Is the Next Growth for Food and Beverage?," will leverage expertise from Ipsos and experience from industry leaders to explain what (and how) Americans are eating, and what that will mean for business in the years to come.
The keynote speech will be delivered by James Beard award-winning restaurateur Kevin Boehm, cofounder and co-CEO of Chicago's Boka Restaurant Group and chairman of the BIÂN Chicago private wellness club. Boehm will share how he pivoted to turn multiple pandemic-era challenges into opportunities, resulting in the fastest growth his organization has experienced in 28 years.
"On the Menu" will chart the future of the industry across four panels:
- In "The State of the Food Consumer," Oscar Yuan, President of Ipsos Strategy3, will lead a panel of experts as they paint a portrait of the American shopper in 2022, from confidence to shopping behavior.
- Then, in "Channel Evolution in Food and Beverage," Sarah Lehman, vice president of Ipsos Channel Performance in the U.S., and Jesse Itzkowitz, Chief Behavioral Scientist at Ipsos, will host a discussion about the forces that drive impulsive orders online, in-store, and in between.
- In "Extending Your Brand Beyond Functional Food," Joseph DeVeny, U.S. leader for Ipsos' Innovation practice, and Joe Lonek, Director on the Ipsos Social Intelligence Analytics team, will lead a discussion on how brands can innovate products that meet consumers' values, from health and wellness to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
- And finally, in "Marketing Food to Diverse Audiences," Manuel Garcia-Garcia, a senior leader promoting Diversity and Inclusion at Ipsos, and Lisa Zielinski, Vice President at Ipsos Creative Excellence, will consider how businesses can address Americans' demand for empathy, authenticity, and equitable representation.
The afternoon will also include a networking lunch and a cocktail reception presented by What the Future, Ipsos' strategic foresight magazine.
Learn more and register at https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/food-summit-2022.
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Warriors vs. Kings: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - NBA Playoffs Game 3
The Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings will go head to head in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
In this article, you can take a look at the spread and odds across multiple sportsbooks for the Warriors vs. Kings matchup.
Warriors vs. Kings Game Info
- Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT, NBCS-BA, and NBCS-CA
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Venue: Chase Center
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Warriors vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Take a look at the odds, spread and over/under for this matchup on individual sportsbooks.
Warriors vs. Kings Betting Trends
- The Warriors are outscoring opponents by 1.8 points per game with a +148 scoring differential overall. They put up 118.9 points per game (second in the NBA) and allow 117.1 per contest (21st in the league).
- The Kings are outscoring opponents by 2.6 points per game, with a +217 scoring differential overall. They put up 120.7 points per game (first in NBA) and give up 118.1 per contest (25th in league).
- These teams are scoring 239.6 points per game between them, 0.9 fewer than this matchup's total.
- These teams together allow 235.2 points per game, 5.3 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
- Golden State has won 38 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover or pushing 44 times.
- Sacramento has covered 45 times in 82 matchups with a spread this year.
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The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Wednesday:
01-02-03-04-06-09-12-13-18-19-22
(one, two, three, four, six, nine, twelve, thirteen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-two)
02-03-05-09-11-12-13-14-16-19-22
(two, three, five, nine, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, nineteen, twenty-two)
8-4-1
(eight, four, one)
2-8-1-2
(two, eight, one, two)
05-20-22-24-45-48
(five, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-four, forty-five, forty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $4,200,000
09-14-17-18-20-31, Doubler: N
(nine, fourteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty, thirty-one; Doubler: N)
06-08-16-21-30
(six, eight, sixteen, twenty-one, thirty)
Estimated jackpot: $17,000
7-5-6
(seven, five, six)
0-4-5-1
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Accolades continue to grow for Oregon Ducks linebacker Noah Sewell
The preseason accolades continue to roll in for Oregon’s top tackler as linebacker Noah Sewell was named a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press Monday morning.
The third-year sophomore, who made a team-high 114 stops last season, including 8.5 for a loss of yards and four quarterback sacks, was one of three players from the Pac-12 to earn preseason first-team honors by the AP, joining Southern California wide receiver Jordan Addison and offensive guard Andrew Vorhees.
Earlier this summer Sewell was also named to the preseason watch lists for the Butkus Award, given to the nation’s top linebacker, as well as the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award, which are awarded to the national defensive player of the year.
Sewell was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award last season when he was also named first-team all-Pac-12. He was the Pac-12 defensive freshman of the year in 2020.
The No. 11 Ducks began their third week of fall camp Monday morning as they prepare for their season opener against No. 3 Georgia in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game on Sept. 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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It wasn’t on his “list of things to do today,” but Supervisor Aaron Peskin will serve as the next president of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors.
After a lengthy impasse and more than a dozen rounds of voting, a narrow majority of the progressive lawmaker's colleagues voted in a special meeting Monday to make him the board’s leader for the next two years.
It’s Peskin’s third term as the board’s president. He was unanimously elected to the job during his first tenure on the Board of Supervisors, which ran from 2001 to 2009.
As the most experienced member of the board and as its Rules Committee chair, Peskin is already well-versed in negotiating with the executive branch — something he pledged to continue as he takes the top post.
The position carries more prestige than power, but will hold symbolic weight as The City looks to navigate significant economic and cultural challenges in the coming years.
The Golden State Warriors are asking The City of San Francisco to massively devalue The Chase Center, which would save the team millions on its property tax bill
The process of nominating a board president is often an afterthought. But formality quickly became spectacle on Monday, as no board member secured a majority of their colleague’s support through 16 rounds of voting.
Through the first 12 rounds of voting, five supervisors — including Peskin — stood behind progressive Shamann Walton, who eyed a second term as president. Four backed his moderate counterpart, Rafael Mandelman, while Myrna Melgar backed Connie Chan, who voted for herself.
In an attempt to break the stalemate, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who is serving his fourth nonconsecutive term on the board representing a district that includes Chinatown and North Beach, reluctantly nominated himself for president.
After two recesses where supervisors negotiated behind closed doors, Peskin was elected with support from seven members. Walton, Hillary Ronen, Dean Preston and Ahsha Safai voted for Walton.
Though they knew a vote was coming, SFMTA officials were left scrambling when Lake Street was named a permanent slow street last month
Why it matters
In practice, the president’s power is limited, serving as team captain, assigning members to lead the board’s list of committees. Those committees play an important role in reviewing and moving forward legislation.
The position also looks good on the resume of anyone with higher political aspirations. Mayor London Breed previously served as the board’s president, as did Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who became mayor after George Moscone was assassinated in 1978.
But the leadup to the vote drew speculation, as it served as a litmus test of the strength of the board’s progressives following key victories for moderates in the election last November. The board became more moderate with the election of Supervisor Joel Engardio over incumbent Gordon Mar in District 4 last November.
Progressives were split between two candidates for the seat — Walton and Chan, who has represented the Richmond district since 2021.
The board’s moderate minority and allies of Mayor Breed backed Mandelman, who easily won reelection in November. Initially, moderates were content to stand firm in their support of Mandelman and wait for his detractors to figure things out on their own.
The stalemate quickly drew comparisons to U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s struggle to become House speaker, which required 15 rounds of voting by a legislative body much larger and politically diverse than San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors.
The future
The board, which as a whole received rock-bottom approval ratings in public opinion polls conducted in 2022, will bear a heavy load in the next two years.
The City’s housing and homelessness crises remain critical. The state is becoming more forceful in pushing The City to enable new housing production to address a persistent shortage. Meanwhile, The City is facing legal action for its sweeps of homeless encampments, which has laid bare its struggles to rein in unsheltered homelessness.
The City’s economy was shaken by the pandemic, which left offices devoid of the workers who once drove a vibrant downtown. The City faces a budget deficit of $728.3 million over the next two years, in large part due to a shortfall in tax revenues tied to downtown businesses.
Ending unsheltered homelessness in San Francisco would cost The City billions of dollars over the next three years, according to a new report
If the board hoped Monday’s proceedings could instill confidence in voters of its competence to take on those challenges as a unified front, it likely fell short. But a somber Peskin attempted to rally the board following his unexpected rise back to the president’s chair.
“We will make each other be the best that we can be,” Peskin said.
Peskin has had a mixed relationship with The City’s executive branch and Mayor Breed.
“It’s her constant lack of respect for the important role that the Board of Supervisors plays in the life of San Francisco residents, our constituents and their viewpoints that is often disturbing,” Peskin told the Los Angeles Times last March.
Peskin supported the failed affordable housing measure that progressives offered as an alternative to the one Breed proposed last year. But he’s also negotiated compromises with Breed on key and controversial City issues, including on legislation that granted police access to private security cameras adopted by the board in 2022.
In his brief and unplanned remarks on Monday, Peskin insisted the board could hold the executive branch accountable while still working with it.
“We’re not just a check and balance, we are also a body that when working together negotiates with the chief executive. … We are at our best when we negotiate well and together,” Peskin said.
In his closing remarks, Peskin also made note of his sobriety. Amid criticism of his brash and combative behavior, he announced in 2021 that he would enter alcohol treatment, and has abstained from drinking since.
Walton congratulated Peskin on his appointment as president.
"You have big shoes to fill," he joked.
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Big storm claims leave Louisiana residents looking for new Insurance Policies
Louisiana resident Liz Guillotte, talks about insurance policy woes, while Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon assures people affected, will get their claims paid.
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Wellness company joins world's largest trade show to disrupt the $9B probiotic market with personalized microbiome reporting and targeted proprietary probiotic blends formulated by scientists
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ombre, a wellness company that provides at-home microbiome tests and targeted probiotic supplements, announces its debut at the New Hope Network's Natural Products Expo East, the natural and organic product industry's largest trade show. This exhibition will launch Ombre's expansion from solely direct-to-consumer to an omni-channel distribution model spearheaded by a strategic retail diversification plan.
"Natural Products Expo East is the perfect venue for us to expand our retail footprint," stated Ombre's CEO Elise Contarsy, "Home test kits and personalized data are driving growth at retail. Ombre can fuel that trend in retailers' assortments."
Ombre makes shopping for probiotics easier for consumers by offering proprietary blends containing strains selected by scientists. "Our probiotics are formulated to stand apart from other probiotics," explained Ombre's Head of Science Kimberly Griffith, MS CNS®, "We only source quality strains backed by science to help support specific wellness goals."
All of Ombre's products will be showcased at Booth 3756 in the Supplements area of Natural Products Expo East at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from September 29 - October 1, 2022. Ombre looks forward to meeting retail partners who are interested in expanding their offerings with an edited assortment of targeted probiotics their customers will love.
About Ombre
Ombre is leading the future of personalized self-care by merging science and wellness into an individualized experience. Since 2019, Ombre has helped customers gain control over their health and well-being by better understanding their unique gut microbiome and the factors that can help or hurt it. Ombre's easy home tests give consumers a quantified view of their unique microbiome. Supported by lifestyle and diet recommendations, Ombre helps individuals make informed decisions about the probiotics they take. For more information, visit ombrelab.com.
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has said the fentanyl that finds its way to the United States does not come from Mexico.
He has voiced it many times, insisting “there is no fentanyl production or labs in Mexico.”
But this week, President Jose Biden’s Homeland Security adviser, Liz Sherwood Randall, refuted Lopez Obrador’s claims during an interview with the Council on Foreign Relations where she called Mexico “the principal pathway to which fentanyl is coming into our country and it’s coming in both powder and in pill forms to our country from Mexico.”
Sherwood Randall went on to say she has spoken directly with Mexico’s president “about this challenge.”
“Our Department of Homeland Security is working directly with Mexican military, which has been assigned the duties of interdicting the arrival of fentanyl into Mexico,” she said. “We’re working to enable the Mexicans to do better with technology identifying what’s coming in with intelligence.”
Sherwood Randall says prosecution is another big deterrent being implemented in the fight against fentanyl and those who make it and send it to the U.S.
“Our department of justice is working with their department of justice to prosecute those who are actually bringing the fentanyl in and moving it through Mexico — we have to stop the production and we have to stop the trafficking through our border into our country,” she said.
Sherwood Randall also said Mexico has become more interested in helping because “they are now seeing the danger to their own country.”
“When you work with other countries, much of what you get a country to do is not out of charity but out of self-interest, Mexico realizes it has a problem too.”
During her interview, Sherwood Randall called China the “biggest challenge.”
“We have much work to be done in persuading the Chinese they need to get after the business of trafficking the precursors to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids out of China into Mexico and other places.” | https://www.wane.com/border-report-tour/biden-adviser-refutes-amlo-calls-mexico-principal-pathway-for-fentanyl-in-the-u-s/ | 2023-05-25 23:08:11 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/border-report-tour/biden-adviser-refutes-amlo-calls-mexico-principal-pathway-for-fentanyl-in-the-u-s/ |
BOSTON — Jahmyl Telfort scored 28 points and Northeastern defeated William & Mary 69-57 on Saturday.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
3-2-3-6
(three, two, three, six)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
3-2-3-6
(three, two, three, six) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Midday-game-17341507.php | 2022-07-31 20:21:52 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Midday-game-17341507.php |
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut lawmaker who was attacked last month while leaving a Muslim prayer service accused police in Hartford of downplaying the assault and called Thursday for a federal investigation of the department’s handling of violent crimes, especially against women.
Rep. Maryam Khan, the first Muslim member of the Connecticut House, wore a sling on her right arm at a news conference and was surrounded by friends, family and fellow state legislators as she gave a harrowing account of her ordeal. She called the attack much more violent and shocking than how it was described in a police report.
Khan said she was later diagnosed with a concussion and is now awaiting an MRI after losing feeling in her right arm and shoulder. She recalled having to convince emergency responders at the scene that she was physically injured and emotionally traumatized.
“All I keep thinking in these last few days is what happens to women in the city of Hartford that call the police when they are assaulted, when they experience what I experienced, when they experience sexual assault, when they experience physical assault,” she said in the appearance at the Legislative Office Building.
“Because if this is what’s happening to me and this is the best we can do, as a state representative who represents the city of Hartford, I cannot be OK with that. I’m not okay with that,” she said.
Khan, a Democrat, lives in the Hartford suburb of Windsor. Her legislative district includes Windsor and a part of Hartford, Connecticut’s capital.
Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody expressed his sympathy for the legislator in a statement and said the department is taking the assault “very seriously,” noting both the Intelligence and Major Crimes divisions were immediately assigned the case.
“What Representative Khan experienced is awful, and I am so sorry for her and her family,” he said. The chief said his detectives have “supplemented the initial report with additional information and context” and have shared it with prosecutors. He said the department “will review every aspect of our response” to Khan’s assault, noting “we always want to get better and better.”
Thody said the case remains under investigation and the department is prepared to release as much information — including video and police body camera footage — “as the law allows and Representative Khan requests.”
Khan described Thursday how she and her family were taking photos June 28 outside a Hartford arena where the prayer service was held. She said a man approached and said he “intended to have sexual relations” with one of them, including Khan’s 15-year-old daughter.
He then followed them inside and Khan said he started to pursue her in particular, grabbing at her face and shirt and demanding a kiss. Khan said the man followed her back outside and tried to grab her face again but became angry when she “dodged him” and slapped her across the face. She said he later held her in a “chokehold” and held up his hand and mimicked having a gun before slamming her body into the ground.
“I knew in that moment my body went numb, and I thought I was going to die,” she said.
The Associated Press doesn’t generally identify people who report attempted sexual assaults unless they publicly identify themselves, as Khan has done.
There was no immediate response to an email seeking comment from the U.S. Department of Justice about Khan’s call for a federal probe.
The department originally said Khan suffered “minor injuries” after a man, who made lewd comments and tried to kiss her, slapped her face and let go of her neck, causing her to fall to the ground. Khan noted the police report did not mention how her children were present for the attack or that she was a Muslim marking Eid al-Adha, the end of the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage by Muslims to Mecca.
She said her family regularly attends the annual prayer service at the XL Center, an arena in downtown Hartford, which drew roughly 4,000 people to the June 28 gathering. Information provided by Mayor Luke Bronin’s office said the XL Center hired one sergeant and two officers to work at the prayer service, which has been held there for many years without incidents.
“Without a legitimate reason, a larger police detail can drive up the expense for events and can make attendees uncomfortable and feel overpoliced,” the mayor’s office said.
The suspect, Andrey Desmond, 30, who was chased down and held by two bystanders, was held in lieu of $250,000 bond at his arraignment last week on charges including misdemeanor assault, unlawful restraint, breach of peace and interfering with police. Authorities have said he could still face additional charges.
Emails were sent Wednesday and Thursday seeking comment from Desmond’s public defender, but there was no immediate response.
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Recognition follows a year of significant customer adoption and use of dbt Cloud on Databricks.
PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- dbt Labs, the pioneer in analytics engineering, today announced that it has been named Databricks' 2023 Customer Impact Partner of the Year at Databricks' annual conference, Data + AI Summit.
The award acknowledges the tremendous customer adoption and usage that has stemmed from the partnership between the two data leaders. Databricks' 2023 State of Data + AI report revealed dbt as its fastest-growing data and AI product of the year, seeing 260% YoY growth, and over 700 customers using dbt on Databricks.
"Databricks has been a terrific partner, and we're proud of the positive impact that our two organizations have had on hundreds of companies," said Tristan Handy, founder and CEO of dbt Labs. "Our joint customers like Chick-fil-A, Zurich Insurance, and Condé Nast are seeing immediate, large-scale success using dbt with Databricks for their analytics workloads, and we're looking forward to continuing this momentum."
dbt is a data transformation framework, allowing analysts, data engineers and software engineers to collaborate using a shared workflow. When used together with Databricks Lakehouse Platform, taking advantage of Unity Catalog and Databricks SQL Serverless, teams are able to use dbt Cloud to quickly develop, test and deploy data models.
"Congratulations to dbt Labs on being named the Customer Impact Partner of the Year – a very well deserved recognition," said Roger Murff, VP of Technology Partners at Databricks. "Databricks and dbt Cloud customers have experienced the immense benefits of building dbt projects in their lakehouse to collaborate effectively, simplify ingestion and transformation to lower TCO, and unify governance for all their real-time and historical data."
Through Databricks Partner Connect, customers can automatically connect and experience dbt Cloud in just a few clicks, significantly reducing the amount of configuration required while maintaining a secure and governed connection.
To learn more about dbt Labs, visit https://www.getdbt.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About dbt Labs
Since 2016, dbt Labs has been on a mission to help analysts create and disseminate organizational knowledge. dbt Labs pioneered the practice of analytics engineering, built the primary tool in the analytics engineering toolbox, and has been fortunate enough to see a fantastic community coalesce to help push the boundaries of the analytics engineering workflow. Today there are 20,000 companies using dbt every week, 65,000 dbt Community members, 3,500 companies paying for dbt Cloud, and 750 dbt Certified professionals.
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U.S. shoppers pulled back on spending in November compared to October, in the biggest dip in almost a year. And for once, lower prices and sales seem to be part of the story.
Retail spending declined 0.6% last month as holiday shopping kicked into gear, according to the latest report from the U.S. Commerce Department. In October, retail sales had increased 1.3%.
Compared to a month earlier, people spent less on cars and gas, clothes and sporting goods, furniture and electronics. At the same time, spending kept climbing at grocery stores and at restaurants and bars.
All this happened as inflation appeared to slow down. Prices have been easing in many of the same categories: cars, gas, furniture and appliances. In November stores also pushed big sales — on clothes, TVs, computers and smartphones — as they faced a persistent glut of inventory.
As stores pushed discounts on some of the goods, more people also shifted their spending to activities. This, too, may account for some of the retail-spending decline. People are commuting and traveling, going out to eat and party, slowly going to back to more services than goods.
"If you look very closely at the details, today's retail sales report actually tell the story of a consumer that is way more engaged in the real world service economy compared to a year ago," Wells Fargo economists wrote.
Of course, many people have also tightened their shopping budgets in response to inflation. Stores like Walmart and Target, for example, say they have watched shoppers pull back from discretionary items, like clothes and home decor while they spent more on necessities, like food and gas.
Compared to a year earlier, shoppers did spend more in November, by 6.5%, but that does lag the inflation rate, which was 7.1% last month. Spending was up 16% at gas stations, almost 9% more at grocery stores and 14% more at bars and restaurants.
And it's worth noting that this November is being compared to last November, when people were in the midst of an almost two-year pandemic shopping frenzy. This holiday season, the National Retail Federation still expects shoppers to spend between 6% and 8% more than they did last year.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Showcasing the positive effects of local new car dealers in their communities coming together to help those in need, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association donated brand-new warm winter coats to the students of P.S. 179 yesterday in New York City.
Today's coat donation is the final stop of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association's annual commitment to giving back to the community and making sure children have the resources they need to stay warm this winter. Working with Operation Warm, hundreds of local new car retailers raised over $100,000 for the Coat Drive and donated thousands of coats to over 30 schools and charitable organizations throughout downstate New York.
"It warms my heart that during these tough economic times, people are still willing to make sure that children are warm and taken care of!" said Sherry William, principal of PS 179. "We are extremely grateful to the Greater NY Automobile Dealers Association for these wonderful brand-new coats," said Sherry William, Principal of P.S. 179.
For the past 10 years, GNYADA and its members have held this annual event, which is supported by local new car retailers. This year, GNYADA, expanded its reach and provided even more coats to those who need them most in downstate New York.
"Local new car retailers understand that a warm coat can make a world of difference, and our Association members are doing their part to ensure that children in our community have access to the warmth they need to stay safe and healthy this winter," said GNYADA chairman Oliver Brodlieb (pictured right).
GNYADA is proud to bring this event to the community and demonstrate the commitment of local new car retailers to the well-being and safety of children in need.
"Today, as we end this year's Coat Drive, I'm so happy that we are at this great school with all of these wonderful young people. I would especially like to thank Principal Sherry Williams and all the teachers and staff here at PS 179. You are here day in and day out supporting, nurturing, and encouraging these amazing kids to be the best that they can be. I am so pleased that we are able to support the great things you do," said GNYADA president Mark Schienberg.
ABOUT OPERATION WARM
Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that manufactures brand-new, high-quality coats and shoes for children in need. Operation Warm partners with compassionate individuals, community organizations, and corporations across North America to provide emotional warmth, confidence to socialize and succeed, and hope for a brighter future by using the gift as a catalyst for community connection.
ABOUT GNYADA
Headquartered in Whitestone, N.Y, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association represents 444 franchised automobile dealerships in the metro area of New York, generating $62.2 billion in new vehicle sales, $2.7 billion in taxes and supporting 65,500 New Yorkers. The Association was established in 1910 and has continued to serve the needs of the industry ever since. GNYADA organizes the New York International Automobile Show – the largest auto show in North America – each spring, in Manhattan's Jacob Javits Convention Center. www.gnyada.com
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Raven Saunders, the U.S. silver-medal shot putter who used her triumph at the Tokyo Olympics to bring attention to social injustice, has been suspended for 18 months for failing to show up for doping tests.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced the sanction Wednesday for the 26-year-old, saying she had committed three “whereabouts failures” within a 12-month period ending on Aug. 15. She will miss this year's world championships, but would be eligible for the Paris Olympics next year.
Saunders often comes to meets with brightly colored hair and wearing an “Incredible Hulk” mask. At the end of the medal presentation at the 2021 Olympics, she stepped off the podium and formed an “X” with her wrists. She explained the “X" stood for "the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
Saunders has been outspoken about growing up in poverty and her bouts with depression. She went to the University of Mississippi, is a four-time NCAA champion and won USA Track and Field's Humanitarian Award in 2021.
Saunders joins a growing list of high-profile athletes who have been banned for missed tests, including world-champion sprinters Christian Coleman and Salwa Eid Naser. While a series of missed tests can lead to bans, they are not considered proof that an athlete was using prohibited substances.
Saunders finished fourth at U.S. nationals last year and did not qualify for worlds. Shortly after, she announced she was taking the rest of 2022 off. That came about a month before her final missed test. The other two were in January and May.
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Fed raises key rate by half-point and signals more to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reinforced its inflation fight by raising its key interest rate for the seventh time this year and signaling more hikes to come. But the Fed announced a smaller hike than it had in its past four meetings at a time when inflation is showing signs of easing. Though lower than its previous three-quarter-point hikes, the latest move will further increase the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession. The policymakers also signaled that they are prepared to raise their benchmark rate by an additional three-quarters of a point and leave it there through 2023. Some economists had expected that the Fed would project only an additional half-point increase.
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AP-NORC Poll: Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford holiday gifts this year. According to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 69% of them say they have seen higher prices for holiday gifts in recent months, up from 58% last year. And 57% say it has been harder to afford the things they want to give, a dramatic increase from 40% one year ago. Price increases have especially impacted lower-income shoppers. Two-thirds of Americans in households earning less than $50,000 annually say they’ve had a harder time affording gifts and holiday meals this year.
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Senate crypto hearing yields big claims, possible regulation
Whether increased regulation would have prevented the spectacular collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX was fiercely debated at a hearing of the Senate’s banking committee Wednesday. However, new legislation is potentially on the way. Sen. Elizabeth Warren announced at the hearing bipartisan legislation aimed at cracking down on cryptocurrencies being used in money laundering. Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis, of Wyoming, asaid she and Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York, would reintroduce their bipartisan legislation, the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, next year. That act would require disclosures and consumer protection obligations from cryptocurrency issuers.
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UK inflation eases but little relief at near 40-year high
LONDON (AP) — U.K. inflation has eased in November but is still stuck near a 40-year high. The Office for National Statistics said Wednesday that consumer prices rose 10.7% in the 12 months through November, down from 11.1% in October. The figures offer little relief for consumers as the high cost of food and energy erodes spending power. Inflation is stubbornly high across Europe, where it slowed in the 19 countries that use the euro last month but was still a painful 10%. That contrasts with the U.S., where the inflation rate dropped to 7.1% in November from a recent peak of 9.1% in June.
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EU to US: We already have war, don’t give us trade war, too
BRUSSELS (AP) — Disappointment has set in two years after the election of U.S. President Joe Biden was supposed to reset trans-Atlantic relations with the European Union. EU leaders are openly talking about fights, not only friendship. They say conflict with Washington is the last thing they want, with war raging on their doorstep in Ukraine and common resolve essential in stopping Russia. But money is threat to that unity. The point of contention is the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act. The $369 billion plan favors American-made climate technology through subsidies and, according to the EU, will unfairly discriminate against its firms.
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US charges 8 in social media ‘pump-and-dump’ stock scheme
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has charged eight men of earning more than $100 million in illicit stock market profits by manipulating their novice-investor followers on social media. The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission said that since at least early 2020, the influencers promoted themselves as successful traders on Twitter and in Discord chat rooms and encouraged hundreds of thousands of their followers to buy certain stocks. When prices or volumes of the promoted stocks would rise, the influencers allegedly regularly sold their shares without ever having disclosed their plan to sell.
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AIG unit that had big role in 2008 crisis nears official end
NEW YORK (AP) — A unit of American International Group that played an outsized role in the 2008 global financial crises is nearing its official end. AIG said Wednesday that its Financial Products unit has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Bad bets on mortgages by the Financial Products unit knocked parent AIG off its feet and a cascading series of bank failures nearly led to a global economic collapse. AIG was saved by a U.S. funded bailout that exceeded $182 billion. The company paid off those loans by 2013 and the AIG subsidiary ceased to function years ago and had no employees. There will be no material effect on AIG’s finances because those losses were booked in 2008.
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Twitter suspends account that tracked owner Elon Musk’s jet
Twitter has suspended an account that used publicly available flight data to track Elon Musk’s private jet, despite a pledge by the social media platform’s new owner to keep it up because of his free speech principles. Tweets from the widely followed @elonjet account were no longer viewable Wednesday. The account had more than 526,000 followers as of Tuesday. Started in 2020 by then-teenage programmer Jack Sweeney, the account automatically posts the private jet’s flights with a map and an estimate of the amount of jet fuel and carbon emissions it expended. Musk had said in November it would stay up.
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The S&P 500 fell 24.33 points, or 0.6%, to 3,995.32. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 142.29 points, or 0.4%, to 33,966.35. The Nasdaq fell 85.93 points, or 0.8%, to 11,170.89. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 11.91 points, or 0.6%, to 1,820.45. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/Business-Highlights-Rate-hike-holiday-gifts-17654594.php | 2022-12-14 22:38:45 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/Business-Highlights-Rate-hike-holiday-gifts-17654594.php |
Charlotte airport renovation projects expected to impact summer travel
The Terminal Lobby Expansion remains on target to be finished in Fall 2025.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Right now, you may be already be in the early stages of planning upcoming trips and summer vacations.
If you live in Charlotte and are planning to travel by air, you’ll likely be going through Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, where you’ll quickly notice a lot of activity.
Like much of Charlotte, the airport is expanding.
The Terminal Lobby Expansion is nearly halfway complete and remains on target to be finished in Fall 2025.
Construction has entered Phase 3 in what’s a six-phase plan.
The lobby expansion project began in December 2019, and is expected to cost more than $600 million. It will increase the current terminal lobby space by 175,000 square feet, and will renovate another 191,000 square feet to enhance the passenger experience.
One notable change coming in the next two years is a massive steal canopy that will create a layer of shade for every arrival at the airport.
This undertaking is the signature project for “Destination Charlotte,” the airport’s $3 billion capital investment in capacity enhancement projects.
Improvements will include condensing the airport’s five security checkpoints into three larger checkpoints, with greater capacity to process passengers faster through security.
The renovations aren’t coming without interference though.
First up is Checkpoint B, set to close March 17 for expansion to include six Automated Screening Lanes and two standard lanes.
In order to make these renovations possible, pinches in the heavy summer travel season are to be expected.
To help make your upcoming travel plans less stressful, Charlotte-Douglas is recommending you follow these tips:
- Plan ahead.
- Consider booking your parking when you book your flight. You can do that by visiting parkcharlotte.com or the airport app.
- Consider signing up for TSA PreCheck.
Airport officials also encourage flyers to arrive with plenty of time. They recommend arriving two hours prior to domestic departures, and three hours prior to international flights.
Related: Report: CLT Airport 10th most on-time global airport
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First there were scrimmages. Jamborees followed a week later.
Translated into newspaper jargon, those were teasers. You see them every day. It is a headline designed to grab your attention and pull you into a story.
Teasers do work for newspapers and on social media.
But when it comes to high school football, there is nothing like the first game of the season. Months of work in the weight room, 7-on-7 drills and practices in rain and sweltering August heat all set the stage.
What a stage it is. Some don new uniforms, cleats and helmets as the sun begins to set. Game plans are fine-tuned and adjustments have been made.
It is all the stuff childhood dreams are made of in Louisiana. Now there are artificial turf fields and huge scoreboards at high schools designed to look as much like what we see on the college and pro levels.
What more could we want, right? Ask any coach and he would probably tell you the answer is a win on Friday night.
Of course, only half the teams will win their Week 1 games. Some will go on to winning seasons and win titles. Others will not.
As important as those wins may be, I believe the memories made are just as significant. Times spent with teammates and coaches who are mentors.
Years for now, it may not be the score we remember the most. It might be a “best-ever” block that opened a hole for a running back. Or maybe that first career tackle or catch.
A few years ago, I met a gentleman in line at a grocery store who told me what it meant to tackle an opposing running back 25 years earlier.
“You know, he went on to college and played in the NFL,” he said. “Every time I saw him play on Sundays, I thought about that. I still think about it every football season.”
We all know that football is not a lifelong sport. Even the best players typically play it for a small portion of their lives. But the memories and the lessons learned do last a lifetime.
My advice to all the players and coaches as they prepare ready for Week 1 in 2022 can be summed up with a phrases:
Be engaged in all phases of the game. It is high school football and you never know when your number might be called to take on a new role.
Be competitive and kind. Nothing gets those competitive juices flowing like a football game. It is a sport built on aggression but know the limits. Help an opponent up off the ground or credit them for a good game afterward.
Be focused and resilient. A wise coach once told me that the most important thing is not the first touchdown. It is how coaches and players respond to adversity. Bluntly put, when a team punches you in the mouth, respond.
Be thankful for the chance to play Week 1 and every week, regardless of your role. No one else gets the chance to stand in your shoes. | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/article_e7f076a8-2a4e-11ed-8708-a35eaa9904d1.html | 2022-09-02 00:05:30 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/high_schools/article_e7f076a8-2a4e-11ed-8708-a35eaa9904d1.html |
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, after an alleged domestic incident in Kanawha County.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office says Vanilson Fernandes Monteiro, 27, has been charged with kidnapping, wanton endangerment and strangulation in connection to the incident.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began Tuesday, May 23, 2023, after the victim escaped from her alleged attacker and contacted authorities. Deputies say the victim said the incident began after an alleged argument at a home in the 900 block of Lincoln Drive in South Charleston.
The KCSO says the victim told authorities she was woken up by the suspect pouring water on her and smacking her across the face. Deputies say the victim then took her child into the bathroom to get away from the suspect. The sheriff’s office says the victim said he allegedly attacked her again by forcing her into the bathtub where he allegedly wrapped her in the shower curtain, then kicked and choked her until she lost consciousness.
Deputies say the victim claimed the suspect then allegedly bound her arms and legs with zip-ties and used pepper spray on her.
According to the KCSO, the victim said she tried deescalating in order to take her child to school, but the suspect allegedly forced her to ride with him to the school to prevent her from seeking help while out. Deputies say when they returned to the home, the suspect allegedly threatened the woman with a firearm.
Deputies say the victim was able to deescalate the situation enough for the suspect to allow her to go to work, where she was able to report the incident and seek help.
The KCSO says Monteiro turned him self in to authorities after a warrant was issued for his arrest, and is currently being held in the South Central Regional Jail without bond.
If you or someone you know needs help in a domestic situation, you can contact the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence through their website to find resources near you or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/man-charged-with-kidnapping-strangulation-in-kanawha-county/ | 2023-05-24 22:05:36 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/kanawha-county-wv/man-charged-with-kidnapping-strangulation-in-kanawha-county/ |
Prep Rally: Can Corona Centennial and Sierra Canyon be vanquished in basketball?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The basketball season begins this week. There’s lots of top teams and top players for boys and girls.
Let the season begin
It’s pretty clear what the basketball season will be about. Can Corona Centennial and Sierra Canyon be toppled in their respected boys and girls divisions?
They are the favorites. Both are loaded with talented returnees from last season’s state championship teams.
Harvard-Westlake, Sierra Canyon, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, Santa Ana Mater Dei and St. John Bosco are potential challengers in boys. Etiwanda, coming off a 29-1 season, will be Sierra Canyon’s top opponent in girls.
Here’s the preseason top 25 for boys basketball.
Here’s the preseason top 25 for girls’ basketball.
Here’s the boys’ basketball tournament schedule that begins Monday.
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Building an empire
Voices of a generation reach call out, shouting his name, a swell lifting the golden boy at every step.
“Jared!” they yell, jostling for an autograph or photo. “Jared!”
Even when 250 miles from his home, representatives fans from a legion of 1.7 million TikTok followers flock to Corona Centennial High guard Jared McCain. They hang on every crossover move, every three-point heave, falling all over themselves in the stands at a preseason game in Las Vegas as the Duke commit dominates.
As McCain makes his way from the locker room, trying to leave Bishop Gorman High’s gym, fans swarm him. He smiles at them all, his girlfriend gripping his back as if they’re squirming through a pulsating music-festival crowd.
“You really don’t get used to it,” McCain said, beaming. “Everywhere you go, I’m thinking, ‘Walk in the gym, nobody’s really going to say anything.’ ”
That smile is his signature, an eyes-crinkling ear-to-ear grin. It’s launched an empire, a massive social following leveraged into groundbreaking name, image and likeness deals with Champs Sports, Lemon Perfect, and Crocs.
Here’s a look at McCain’s rising profile.
Profile in Courage
He bends and grips the laces of the football, entering a unique lunge the moment before he snaps the ball between his legs.
Los Alamitos’ Carson Fox walks with a prosthesis on his left leg, extending above the knee. It can’t bend and lock efficiently — a problem, since that’s how snappers generate power to hike the ball. There’s no instruction manual for this. He’s just had to mess around with a football in the backyard to figure this out.
So, on Friday nights at short snapper for one of the best teams in the Southern Section, the junior props his prosthesis straight out at an angle. He plants his left heel on the ground, points his toes to the sky and leans most of his weight on his right leg. As he thrusts the ball, his right leg locks.
And the snaps, coach Ray Fenton said, are impeccable.
“The position he gets in to snap the ball, I can’t do that,” Fenton said. “But he has such determination and grit that he’s gonna make it work.”
An inspiring story on a player who didn’t let cancer stop his football aspirations.
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Football rewind
It was a crazy opening weekend for the City Section Open Division football playoffs. The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds were eliminated The No. 3 seed won 25-24. Here’s a look at the parity.
One of the best games was Birmingham’s 28-27 double-overtime win over Venice. Here’s the report.
Eagle Rock eliminated No. 1-seeded San Pedro in overtime 38-31. Here’s the report.
Close to 10,000 fans filled Veterans Stadium to see Los Alamitos knock off Long Beach in a Southern Section Division 1 openers. Here’s the report.
Longtime Mater Dei coach Bruce Rollinson announced he would retire at the conclusion of the season. Here’s the report and also his comment after a playoff win over JSerra.
Here’s this week’s semifinal schedule for the Southern Section and the City Section.
Signing day
Wednesday was early signing day for dozens of Southern California high school athletes in sports other than football.
Here’s the link to highlights from signing day.
Girls’ golf
Santa Margarita won the Southern California high school girls’ golf team championship, led by Leigh Chien, who won the individual title.
Santa Margarita will go for a state title on Thursday in San Gabriel.
Girls’ volleyball
Mira Costa and Sierra Canyon continued their exceptional matches in the Southern California regional girls’ volleyball tournament, with Mira Costa prevailing in five sets to advance to Tuesday’s regional final against Cathedral Catholic.
Here’s the report.
Here are Tuesday’s final matchups.
The state championships matching Northern California against Southern California is Saturday.
Water polo
Newport Harbor repeated as Southern Section Open Division boys’ water polo champions with a 10-9 win over JSerra.
Here’s the report.
Here’s the link to championship scores.
Palisades won the City title.
Notes . . .
L.A. Cathedral has hired Jalonick “Lonnie” Davis from Golden Valley to be its track and field coach. . . .
Mater Dei receiver Jordan Onovughe has committed to Colorado. . . .
The Southern Section and City Section cross-country finals will be on Saturday. The Southern Section is at Mt. SAC and the City Section is at Pierce College. . . .
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame announced the death of freshman baseball coach Darren Norris after a bout with cancer. The former Chatsworth pitcher had an influential relationship with a number of seniors in the program. “He was a bright light that could have been at Notre Dame for many years,” said Peter Ocko, whose son plays for the Knights.
From the archives: USC vs. UCLA
It’s USC vs. UCLA week in football and a good time to look back on players from their high school days.
Here’s a 2018 story on UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet at Oaks Christian.
Here’s a 2021 story on USC defensive back Ceyair Wright at Loyola.
Here’s a 2019 story on UCLA backup quarterback Ethan Garbers at Corona del Mar.
Here’s a 2018 story on USC defensive lineman Korey Foreman at Corona Centennial.
Recommendations
From the Sacramento Bee, a story on top basketball prospect Andrej Stojakovic picking Stanford over UCLA.
From ESPN, a story on the impact of Sierra Canyon girls’ basketball player Juju Watkins.
From NBC Los Angeles, a story on a Quartz Hill football player saved by his grandmother after an accident.
From the Los Angeles Times, a story on former Etiwanda standout guard Jaylen Clark‘s defensive strength for UCLA.
Tweets you might have missed
Until next time...
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — After a hotly contested election, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday was proclaimed the winner of Nigeria's presidential election, clinching the most votes in the West African nation's closest race in recent memory.
While his party will stay in power for at least another four years, he faces a divided country, having won less than 50% of the vote, less than any previous president.
Tinubu, 70, struck a unified tone while speaking to the nation for the first time after his victory in Saturday's election.
“Together, we shall build a brighter and more productive society for today, tomorrow and for years to come,” he said from a packed party headquarters in the capital, Abuja.
Wearing his signature red hat with the imprint of a chain, which represents a broken shackle — something he's previously said is emblematic of the fractured nation that he will break free of poverty — he greeted ecstatic supporters into the early hours of the morning.
In succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari, who ends his tenure in May, Tinubu will inherit a multitude of crises that have plagued Africa's most populous nation for years.
Despite being the continent's largest economy and a top oil producer, Nigeria has been marred by violence with extremist attacks in the north, separatist clashes in the south, as well as endemic corruption, soaring inflation, unemployment and poverty.
He now faces a nation hungry for change and skeptical, that Tinubu is the person to ignite it.
Tinubu received 37% of the votes, or nearly 8.8 million, while main opposition candidate Abubakar won 29% with almost 7 million. Third-place finisher Obi took 25% with about 6.1 million, according to the results announced on live television by the Independent National Electoral Commission. In a huge upset, Tinubu lost Lagos State where he governed for eight years, to Obi, the surprise contender in what is usually a two-person race.
An accountant by trade, Tinubu is one of Nigeria's richest politicians who says his wealth comes from the inheritance of real estate and stocks, which some people have questioned.
He is facing corruption allegations and was under investigation as recently as 2021 by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency. A self-proclaimed freedom fighter who entered politics more than three decades ago, he served eight years as governor of Lagos State until 2007 and last June emerged as the All Progressives Congress party's presidential candidate, after beating other prominent members including Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Tinubu is a Muslim from the south and chose a fellow Muslim as his running mate in order to secure votes from the Muslim-dominated north, which has more registered voters than the Christian south, a strategy that proved effective, analysts say.
Nigeria's presidential terms last for four years, with a two-term limit.
With Tinubu at the helm, Nigeria could be ruled by a Muslim for a potential of 16 years — his predecessor Buhari is also Muslim — in a country where the presidency is used to rotating between faiths.
“The breach of power rotation among different regions and ethno-religious groups will likely remain a source of tension,” said Mucahid Durmaz, senior analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, a global risk intelligence firm.
Even though Tinubu is a Muslim like his predecessor, rotating the presidency from Buhari, a northerner, to Tinubu who is from the southwest, will likely ease the arguments over the unwritten rule, he said.
Tinubu has promised to pursue his agenda investing in infrastructure, agriculture, social welfare and security, with diligence and energy, he said. But some Nigerians aren't convinced.
“What we want is someone that can bring in a new system, not for us to remain big for nothing," said Dan Mohammed an Obi supporter. "Nigeria is the richest country, the largest country (in Africa), but we suffer the most. How can we progress with someone like Tinubu?” he said.
Nigerian politicians have a history of overpromising during campaigns and under-delivering when in power, Nigeria experts say.
“After elections, they spend so much time complaining about the wrath they’ve seen and why it is difficult for them to meet the expectations of the same Nigerians they promised heaven and earth,” said Chris Kwaja, the U.S. Institute of Peace's interim country manager for Nigeria.
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Sam Mednick contributed to this report from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/politics/article/nigerian-president-elect-bola-tinubu-strikes-17812847.php | 2023-03-01 14:25:11 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/politics/article/nigerian-president-elect-bola-tinubu-strikes-17812847.php |
PARIS (AP) — The head of France’s Greens party stepped down from his post Monday after his former partner reportedly accused him of psychological abuse, amid mounting pressure within his party and broader efforts to hold French politicians accountable for misconduct toward women.
Julien Bayou said in a statement that he was resigning from his post as national secretary of the Europe Ecology-The Greens party, a growing force in French politics in recent years. He said he wouldn’t quit his parliamentary seat, but would step down from his post as co-president of the ecology group in the National Assembly.
Bayou had been suspended from the parliamentary leadership post since last week while his party weighed what actions to take about a complaint filed against him with the party’s anti-harassment unit. Fellow party figure Sandrine Rousseau said the complaint was filed by his ex-partner, and that she accused him of psychological abuse.
An internal investigation by the party is underway, but no criminal complaints have been filed.
Bayou said in his statement that he was put in an “untenable” and Kafka-like situation aggravated by pressure on social media. He said he wasn’t told directly what he’s accused of, and “I can’t defend myself because they refuse to listen to me.”
Last week, prominent far-left legislator Adrien Quatennens stepped down from his role as coordinator for the France Unbowed party after acknowledging slapping his wife. Influential three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon initially defended him, and both drew widespread criticism within their leftist camp for not upholding pledges to defend women’s rights and fight sexist violence.
French politicians across the spectrum have faced accusations of misconduct toward women. Last week, France’s parliamentary speaker released the first public accounting of complaints to a special unit aimed at fighting sexual and other harassment at the National Assembly. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-french-greens-party-boss-steps-down-after-abuse-accusations/ | 2022-09-26 12:15:05 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-french-greens-party-boss-steps-down-after-abuse-accusations/ |
Arrest of suspect in Long Island serial killings brings both pain and relief to victims’ families
NEW YORK (AP) — The trail had gone cold as clues suddenly dwindled. For a time, doubts swirled about whether a killer who dumped the remains of his female victims along remote stretches of coastline on New York’s Long Island would ever be caught.
Then finally, after more than a dozen long years, bereaved families of the victims were provided with a whiff of relief Friday when authorities announced the arrest of a 59-year-old architect who they believe is responsible for their deaths.
The arrest rekindled anger and grief — but also brought the prospect of closure — for family members including Amy Brotz, whose cousin, Melissa Barthelemy, was the first of the victims to be discovered, found accidentally during a search for another woman.
“I can’t wrap my head around this,” Brotz said, just hours after being startled by the unexpected news of an arrest. “God has brought peace to the families,” she said. “Maybe we can start the healing.”
The yearslong ordeal was especially unnerving for Brotz and her family because prosecutors say the suspect used Barthelemy’s cellphone to torment her relatives with calls soon after her disappearance, including one in which he said he’d killed her.
To accelerate the search for Barthelemy’s remains, her family hired a psychic who provided tantalizing clues that would prove prophetic: She would be found in a shallow grave along the shore, near a sign with the letter G.
Gilgo Beach would become the focal point of the long-stalled investigation into the discovery of 11 sets of remains, including that of a toddler, all discarded along the parkway that cuts the length of a thin strip of white sand, dirt, brambles and marshes known as Jones Beach Island. The toddler and three other victims have yet to be identified. All 10 adult victims, including the toddler’s mother, were sex workers, police said.
But investigators say the suspect, Rex Heuermann, 59, might not be responsible for all of the deaths. In addition to the Barthelemy case, he has so far only been accused of killing two others, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello, who were reported missing in 2010. He is also the prime suspect in the death of a fourth woman who disappeared that same year, Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Heuermann says he is innocent, according to his lawyer.
Barthelemy, who grew up in Buffalo, New York, was found on December 11, 2010, more than a year after she went missing. Two days later, the bodies of three other young women were found nearby.
The killer provided clues, including strands of hair, the burlap used to wrap the bodies and a belt embossed with possible initials.
And there were the phone calls, including one made from Barthelemy’s cellphone on the day she was last seen alive that would be traced to the Long Island town of Massapequa, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from where her body would later be found, not far from Heuermann’s house.
“I’d like him to suffer at the hands of other inmates,” the victim’s mother, Lynn Barthelemy, told NBC News.
“Death is too good for him,” she said.
But she also expressed relief that a suspect was finally in custody.
A key question lingers, however: Why did it take so long? That was a question the suspect apparently had too, when prosecutors say he went online to ask, “Why hasn’t the long island serial killer been caught.”
Waterman was found near Gilgo Beach in December 2010, six months after she boarded a bus from Maine to New York. But her mother, Lorraine Ela, died last year never knowing if her daughter’s killer would ever be found.
Ela’s hopes were buoyed three years ago when investigators discovered new evidence: a belt embossed with two letters that might have belonged to the suspect.
“I can only be positive about it all,” she told Portland TV station WGME in January 2020.
Nicole Haycock, one of Waterman’s longtime friends and her brother’s former girlfriend, was surprised by the announcement of Heuermann’s arrest Friday. At first, she thought it was a hoax.
“There’s so many questions I still have,” she said, including, “Why her?”
Seven of the 11 victims whose remains were found on Jones Beach Island were not mentioned in the charging documents for Heuermann. Among them: Jessica Taylor, a 20-year-old Washington, D.C., woman who went missing in New York in July 2003.
Outside the courthouse where Heuermann was arraigned Friday, her cousin Jasmine Robinson remarked that “full justice” will be achieved only when all the cases are solved.
Robinson also hoped Taylor would be “remembered as a beautiful young woman, not what her occupation was at that time.”
Another unmentioned victim was Valerie Mack, who was 24 when she last left her family’s home in Port Republic, New Jersey.
Initially known as “Jane Doe No. 6,” some of her remains were first discovered in 2000 in Manorville, New York, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of where more of her remains were discovered on Gilgo Beach more than 10 years later. She remained unidentified until genetic testing revealed her identity just three years ago.
The family tried to report her as missing, but police convinced them that she probably ran off and didn’t want to be found.
“As far as we knew, she was still missing,” said her sister Danielle Mack. “We knew that something was wrong because ... we just don’t believe she would have never come back after 20 years.”
Mack said the family was stunned by the news of an arrest.
“It’s a lot to process,” she said, adding that she doesn’t know what to make of the fact that Heuermann wasn’t charged in Valerie’s death.
“I’m just waiting for all the other facts to come out for us to really understand what happened and who’s responsible,” she said, “and hopefully the right person is being brought to justice.”
There have been conflicting theories about whether Shannan Gilbert, another 24-year-old sex worker, was killed or drowned in a marsh while running away from a beachfront home.
Her frantic call to police before her disappearance in May 2010 triggered a search that by chance led to the discovery of the first four bodies, known as the Gilgo Four, and other remains soon after.
Although all of the cases have not been solved, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said many affected communities would be “sleeping a lot easier” after Heuermann’s capture.
“A lot of families whose lives have been just turned upside down, always wondering, questioning what happened and will the perpetrator ever be brought to justice — hopefully ... the answer will be yes,” she said Friday at an unrelated event on Long Island.
While closure could be near for Brotz and her family, the ordeal is not yet over. She worries that prosecutors won’t be able to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, and she is wary of the emotional toll and relived trauma that is still to come should the case go to trial.
“The fact that my family is going to have to sit and listen to all this, to every specific, tiny little detail is making me sick,” Brotz said.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wbay.com/2023/07/16/arrest-suspect-long-island-serial-killings-brings-both-pain-relief-victims-families/ | 2023-07-16 17:38:29 | 1 | https://www.wbay.com/2023/07/16/arrest-suspect-long-island-serial-killings-brings-both-pain-relief-victims-families/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — First-round draft pick Calijah Kancey of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was carted off the practice field Sunday with what coach Todd Bowles described as a right calf strain.
Kancey was the 19th overall pick in the draft and is expected to be an immediate starter after drawing comparisons in college to another former Pitt standout, three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald.
The injury occurred on the fourth day of camp with the Bucs.
“He’s adapting to the scheme, mentally, and then he was adding his physical part to it,” Bowles said. “He was putting it together quicker than normal rookies do. Hopefully it’s not that bad and he can get back.”
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was also carted off the field on Thursday with a calf strain. Bengals coach Zac Taylor has said that Burrow will be out “several weeks.”
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NY Binghamton NY Zone Forecast for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
NYZ009-142000-
Northern Oneida-
Including the city of Boonville
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny. A
40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows
in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog. Lows in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ015-142000-
Yates-
Including the city of Penn Yan
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ016-142000-
Seneca-
Including the city of Seneca Falls
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ017-142000-
Southern Cayuga-
Including the city of Auburn
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ018-142000-
Onondaga-
Including the city of Syracuse
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ022-142000-
Steuben-
Including the cities of Corning and Hornell
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows
in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ023-142000-
Schuyler-
Including the city of Watkins Glen
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ024-142000-
Chemung-
Including the city of Elmira
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog. Lows around 40.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ025-142000-
Tompkins-
Including the city of Ithaca
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of
showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
$$
NYZ036-142000-
Madison-
Including the cities of Hamilton and Oneida
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 70s. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ037-142000-
Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome and Utica
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers, mainly this morning.
Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ044-142000-
Cortland-
Including the city of Cortland
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ045-142000-
Chenango-
Including the city of Norwich
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Partly sunny with a 20 percent
chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 80.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ046-142000-
Otsego-
Including the city of Oneonta
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening.
Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ055-142000-
Tioga-
Including the cities of Owego and Waverly
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of
showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the
evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 60.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
NYZ056-142000-
Broome-
Including the city of Binghamton
335 AM EDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A slight chance of
showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
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Forget breaking the sound barrier: Tom Cruise just flew past a major career milestone.
The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100 million opening weekend with “Top Gun: Maverick.” In its first three days in North American theaters, the long-in-the-works sequel earned an estimated $124 million in ticket sales, Paramount Pictures said Sunday. Including international showings, its worldwide total is $248 million.
It’s a supersonic start for a film that still has the wide-open skies of Memorial Day itself to rake in even more cash. According to projections and estimates, by Monday’s close, “Top Gun: Maverick” will likely have over $150 million.
“These results are ridiculously, over-the-top fantastic,” said Chris Aronson, Paramount’s president of domestic distribution. “I’m happy for everyone. I’m happy for the company, for Tom, for the filmmakers.”
Though undeniably one of the biggest stars in the world — perhaps even “the last movie star,” according to various headlines — Cruise is not known for massive blockbuster openings.
Before “Maverick,” his biggest domestic debut was in 2005, with Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds,” which opened to $64 million. After that it was “Mission: Impossible — Fallout” with $61 million in 2018. It’s not that his films don’t make money in the long run: They just aren’t enormously frontloaded.
“Top Gun: Maverick” had an extremely long journey to get to the theaters. The sequel to the late Tony Scott’s “Top Gun,” which was released in 1986, was originally slated to open in the summer of 2020. Its marketing campaign technically started back in July 2019. The pandemic got in the way of those plans, however, and it was delayed several times. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and co-produced and co-financed by Skydance, the sequel reportedly cost $152 million to make.
But even as the months, and years, went by and many other companies chose to compromise on hybrid releases, Cruise and Paramount didn’t waver on their desire to have a major theatrical release. A streaming debut was simply not an option.
“That was never going to happen,” Cruise said in Cannes.
And it is major, with 4,735 North American theaters (a record) showing “Top Gun: Maverick.” It also opened in 23,600 locations in 62 international markets.
“This is one of the longest runways for a marketing campaign for any film ever. And it only served to create more excitement around the movie,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “This movie literally waited for the movie theater to come back.”
The build up has been just as flashy, with fighter-jet-adorned premieres on an aircraft carrier in San Diego and at the Cannes Film Festival, where Cruise was also given an honorary Palme d’Or, and a royal premiere in London attended by Prince William and his wife Kate.
“The feeling you get when you watch this film with an audience, it’s pretty special,” Aronson said. “The first big screening we had, there was spontaneous applause during the movie.”
Reviews have been stellar, too, with the film notching a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences, who were 58% male, gave it an A+ CinemaScore, according to exit polls.
The new film has Cruise reprising the role of Maverick, who returns to the elite aviation training program to train the next generation of flyers, including Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, Greg Tarzan Davis, Danny Ramirez, Lewis Pullman and Jay Ellis. Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm and Val Kilmer, reprising his role from the original, also star.
“This solidifies the notion that the movie theater is a singular and a vitally important outlet for people,” Dergarabedian said. “People are looking for a great escape from everything that’s going on in the world right now.”
“Maverick” is now among the top pandemic era openings, still led by “Spider-Man: No Way Home” with $260 million, followed by “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” with $187 million and “The Batman” with $134 million.
Notably, “Top Gun: Maverick” is the only non-superhero movie in the bunch. It also attracted a wide swath of age groups to the theater. An estimated 55% of the audience was over 35.
“Superhero movies aren’t for everybody. This movie is for everyone and that’s what sets it apart,” Aronson said. “The theatrical exhibition business has challenges ahead of it, but this is a shot in the arm for that.”
“The Bob’s Burgers Movie” was the only new release that dared go up against “Top Gun.” Released by 20th Century Studios and Disney, the animated pic earned $12.6 million from 3,425 locations. It opened in third place, behind “Doctor Strange 2,” which earned $16.4 million in its fourth weekend in theaters.
“Top Gun” will continue to essentially have the skies to itself until “Jurassic World: Dominion” opens on June 10.
“It has a really nice, open marketplace to play,” Dergarabedian said. “Tom Cruise has always been about consistency. His movies are about the marathon. This is the first movie of his that is sprinting to big box office numbers. Here, he gets the sprint and the marathon.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Tuesday.
1. “Top Gun: Maverick,” $124 million.
2. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” $16.4 million.
3. “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” $12.6 million.
4. “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” $5.9 million.
5. “The Bad Guys,” $4.6 million.
6. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” $2.5 million.
7. “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” $2.5 million.
8. “The Lost City,” $1.8 million.
9. “Men,” $1.2 million.
10. “F3: Fun and Frustration,” $1 million.
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This weekend's two NFL Conference Championship games are shaping up to make for one of the closest semifinal rounds in recent memory.
The winners of Sunday's two games — the San Francisco 49ers vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Kansas City Chiefs — will meet Feb. 12 for Super Bowl LVII.
All four remaining teams have a legitimate shot at winning it all, as the betting odds show. For the first time in more than 25 years, the spread in both games is less than a field goal. And the difference in odds between the favorite (the Eagles) and the longest shot (the 49ers) is so tight that, by that measure, this weekend is the most evenly matched conference championship round in recorded betting history.
Whether you're a longtime football viewer or a decided non-fan reluctantly tuning in to humor a loved one, here are some storylines to follow this weekend:
Just how fast is it possible to recover from a high ankle sprain?
The Kansas City Chiefs are perhaps the most successful team in the NFL these days. Sunday will mark their 5th straight conference championship game (although they've only been able to turn that into one ring so far).
But this year's chances took a hit when star quarterback Patrick Mahomes sprained his ankle in last week's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Though the Chiefs pulled out the victory, Mahomes was temporarily sidelined for evaluation before returning to hobble and limp his way to the win.
At first, the team was tight-lipped about his recovery and whether the presumptive MVP would be available to play against the Bengals on Sunday.
Then, later in the week, the team announced that Mahomes would play and allowed reporters to briefly watch him participate in a pair of low-key warmup sessions, leaving Chiefs fans (and bettors) to scrutinize the recordings like the Zapruder film.
Your glimpse at the $450 million high ankle sprain. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes stretching, skipping and jogging at practice Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/omLgRVU9ad
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) January 25, 2023
But even when the Chiefs have been healthy, they've had trouble with the Bengals. These two teams have faced off three other times in the last 390 days, and Cincinnati has won all three games by 3 points each.
For round 4, it's anyone's guess whether Mahomes will be recovered enough to play well enough to win.
Can the Bengals finally get their first Super Bowl win? Or will they join the NFL's least desirable club?
The Bungles are no more.
With the unflappable Joe Burrow under center, Cincinnati is a franchise transformed. Before last year, the Bengals hadn't won a playoff game since 1991. Now, they're appearing in their second straight AFC championship game, and a win will send them to their second straight Super Bowl appearance.
Burrow is still on a rookie contract, meaning his salary is artificially low for his caliber of play. That has freed up Cincinnati to spend money surrounding him with talent, especially in their wide receiver corps. That math will change before too long, forcing the Bengals into some tough personnel decisions in the future. (On the other hand — asked earlier this month about the importance of taking advantage of the team's current window to win the Super Bowl, Burrow responded: "The window's my whole career.")
For now, the sky seems to be the limit for this Bengals squad, which steamrolled preseason Super Bowl favorites the Buffalo Bills last week. And they certainly have the confidence to beat the Chiefs (again).
If they win Sunday, Burrow will have his chance to complete Cincinnati's turnaround with the franchise's first ever Super Bowl win. But if they lose, they'll join the NFL's saddest exclusive club with the Bills and the Minnesota Vikings: the only franchises to go 0-4 in the Super Bowl.
Will Jalen Hurts get his Christmas wish?
For neutral fans looking for a truly capricious reason to root for a random team, consider this: Late last year, the Eagles' offensive line released a Christmas album called A Philly Special Christmas. It's extremely charming, and all proceeds benefit local charities in Philadelphia.
Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce hatched the idea while volunteering in 2021. "The problem is, I can't sing, so I knew I was going to have to coax guys that could sing to come do this," Kelce said in a mini-documentary about the making of the album, which hit the top 10 on a handful of Billboard album charts this month.
A trio of linemen took vocal lessons with members of the Philadelphia-based band The War On Drugs. Then, in July, they recorded the album, along with guest appearances by star teammates — including quarterback Jalen Hurts, who said, "You know what's on my Christmas list: the Super Bowl."
As for the actual football, the Eagles might have had the most complete roster of any team this season. Hurts, a danger to score both with his arm and his legs, has had a breakout season, and this week he was named a finalist for Most Valuable Player. They have been a serious contender all season and, with their 38-7 domination of the New York Giants last week, seem to be peaking at just the right moment.
(Also worth mentioning: Jason Kelce is the brother of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. If the Chiefs and Eagles both advance this weekend, the Kelce brothers would become the first siblings to play against each other in a Super Bowl.)
Oh, and have you heard of this kid Brock Purdy?
If you've watched even an hour of NFL broadcast coverage in the past two months, you've probably heard about quarterback Brock Purdy, aka Mr. Irrelevant, aka the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, who was thrust into the starting role for the 49ers after a series of unlucky injuries to their first- and second-string QBs.
Purdy, who was passed on multiple times by all 32 NFL teams before the Niners took him at #262, has improbably led San Francisco to eight straight wins since he took over in December.
If the Niners win Sunday, Purdy — again, a seventh-rounder — would become the first rookie quarterback to lead his team to the Super Bowl. It's remarkable stuff.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan already has the reputation as an offensive wizard. But this — taking a rookie 7th-round quarterback the distance in the playoffs, giving San Francisco a chance at its first Super Bowl win since 1995 — is his best magic trick yet.
Of course, the 49ers are stacked with other talent, so Purdy shouldn't have to work miracles to beat the Eagles. He just needs to capably get the ball to playmakers like tight end George Kittle and jack-of-all-trades Deebo Samuel. And San Francisco's top-rated NFC defense, led by defensive end Nick Bosa, need to do their part against the Eagles' top-rated NFC offense.
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An Egyptian widow is struggling to afford meat and eggs for her five children. An exasperated German laundry owner watches as his energy bill jumps fivefold. Nigerian bakeries have shut their doors, unable to afford the exorbitant price of flour.
One year after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, and caused widespread suffering, the global economy is still enduring the consequences — crunched supplies of grain, fertilizer and energy along with more inflation and economic uncertainty in a world that was already contending with too much of both.
As dismal as the war’s impact has been, there’s one consolation: It could have been worse. Companies and countries in the developed world have proved surprisingly resilient, so far avoiding the worst-case scenario of painful recession.
But in emerging economies, the pain has been more intense.
In Egypt, where nearly a third of the population lives in poverty, Halima Rabie has struggled for years to feed her five school-age children. Now, the 47-year-old widow has cut back on even the most basic groceries as prices keep rising.
“It’s become unbearable,” Rabie said, heading to her job as a cleaner at a state-run hospital in Cairo’s twin city of Giza. “Meat and eggs have become a luxury.”
In the United States and other wealthy countries, a painful surge in consumer prices, fueled in part by the war’s effect on oil prices, has steadily eased. It’s buoyed hopes that U.S. Federal Reserve inflation fighters will relent on interest rate increases that have threatened to tip the world’s biggest economy into recession and sent other currencies tumbling against the dollar.
China also dropped draconian zero-COVID lockdowns late last year that hobbled growth in the second-largest economy.
Some good fortune has helped, too: A warmer-than-usual winter has helped lower natural gas prices and limit the damage from an energy crisis after Russia largely cut off gas to Europe. Still, oil and gas prices were high enough to cushion the impact on the energy-exporting Russian economy from the international sanctions imposed after President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
The war “is a human catastrophe,’’ said Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. “But its impact on the world economy is a passing shock.’’
Still, in ways big and small, the war is causing pain. In Europe, for example, natural gas prices are still three times what they were before Russia started massing troops on Ukraine’s border.
Sven Paar, who runs a commercial laundry in Walduern, southwest Germany, is facing a gas bill this year of about 165,000 euros ($176,000) — up from 30,000 euros ($32,000) last year — to run 12 heavy-duty machines that can wash 8 tons of laundry a day.
“We have passed the prices on, one to one, to our customers,” Paar said.
So far, he has been able to keep his customers after showing them the energy bills that accompany the price increases.
“Fingers crossed, it’s working so far,” he said. “At the same time, the customers groan, and they have to pass the costs on to their own customers.”
While he’s kept his steady customers, they’re offering less business. Restaurants with fewer customers need fewer tablecloths washed. Several hotels closed in February rather than pay heating costs during their slow season, meaning fewer hotel sheets to clean.
Punishingly high food prices are inflicting particular hardship on the poor. The war has disrupted wheat, barley and cooking oil from Ukraine and Russia, major global suppliers for Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia where many struggle with food insecurity. Russia also was the top supplier of fertilizer.
While a U.N.-brokered deal has allowed some food shipments from the Black Sea region, it’s up for renewal next month.
In Egypt, the world’s No. 1 wheat importer, Rabie took a second job at a private clinic in July but still struggles to keep up with rising prices. She earns less than $170 a month.
Rabie said she cooks meat once a month and has resorted to cheaper byproducts to ensure her children get protein. But even those are becoming harder to find.
The government urged Egyptians to try chicken feet and wings as an alternative source of protein — a suggestion met with scorn on social media but that also led to a spike in demand.
“Even the feet have become expensive,” Rabie said.
In Nigeria, a top importer of Russian wheat, average food prices skyrocketed 37% last year. Bread prices have doubled in some places amid wheat shortages.
“People have huge decisions to make,” said Alexander Verhes, who runs Life Flour Mill Limited in the southern Delta state. “What food do they buy? Do they spend it on food? Schooling? Medication?”
At least 40% of bakeries in the Nigerian capital of Abuja shut down after the price of flour jumped about 200%.
“The ones still in the business are doing so at breaking point with no profits,” said Mansur Umar, chairman of the bakers’ association. “A lot of people have stopped eating bread. They have gone for alternatives because of the cost.’’
In Spain, the government is spending 300 million euros ($320 million) to help farmers acquire fertilizer, the price of which has doubled since the war in Ukraine.
“Fertilizer is vital because the land needs food,’’ said Jose Sanchez, a farmer in the village of Anchuelo, east of Madrid. “If the land does not have food, then the crops do not grow up.”
It all means a slowing global economy. The International Monetary Fund dropped growth expectations this year and in 2022 that equates to about $1 trillion in lost production. Europe’s economy, for example, “is still experiencing significant headwinds” despite a drop in energy prices and is at risk of falling into recessio n, said Nathan Sheets, global chief economist at banking giant Citi.
The IMF says consumer prices jumped 7.3% in the wealthiest countries last year — above its January 2022 forecast of 3.9% — and 9.9% in poorer ones, up from 5.9% expected pre-invasion.
In the U.S., such inflation has forced businesses to be nimble.
Stacy Elmore, co-founder of The Luxury Pergola in Noblesville, Indiana, said the cost of providing health insurance for eight workers has spiked 39% over the past year — to $10,000 a month. Amid a labor shortage, she also had to raise hourly wages for her top installer from $24 to $30 an hour.
Inflation-whipped consumers began to balk at paying $22,500 for a 10-by-16-foot louvered pergola — kind of a gazebo without walls — that was sold through dealers. Sales sank last year. So Elmore pivoted to do-it-yourself models, selling directly to shoppers at a sharply reduced price of $12,580.
“With inflation so high, we’ve worked to broaden the appeal of our products and make them easier for the average person to acquire,” Elmore said.
In the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, many street vendors know they can’t pass along surging food prices to their already struggling customers. So some are skimping on portions instead, a practice known as “shrinkflation.’’
“One kilogram of rice was for eight portions … but now we made it 10 portions,” said Mukroni, 52, who runs a food stall and like many Indonesians goes by only one name. Customers, he said, “will not come to the shop” if prices are too high.
“We hope for peace,” he said, “because, after all, no one will win or lose, because everyone will be a victim.’’
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Wiseman reported from Washington and McHugh from Frankfurt, Germany. AP journalists Samy Magdy in Cairo; Chinedu Asadu in Abuja, Nigeria; Anne D’Innocenzio in New York; Iain Sullivan in Anchuelo, Spain; and Edna Tarigan in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-war-in-ukraine-at-1-year-pain-resilience-in-global-economy/ | 2023-02-16 02:09:25 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-war-in-ukraine-at-1-year-pain-resilience-in-global-economy/ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A crack cocaine dealer from Charlotte was sentenced Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina announced.
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Timothy Herron, 48, of Charlotte, will serve over 19 years after pleading guilty to distributing heroin and cocaine last year, authorities said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police began investigating Herron after receiving a tip in January of 2021 that he had been storing guns and selling drugs from a hotel near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
Heroin, crack, cocaine, and two stolen guns were seized during a search of the hotel room and Herron was arrested.
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