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LEXINGTON, Ky., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: METC) will report second quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, August 8, 2022 after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the Company's investor relations website at www.ramacoresources.com and through major financial information sites.
At 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Ramaco Resources will host an investor conference call and webcast where Randall W. Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher L. Blanchard, Chief Operating Officer, Jeremy R. Sussman, Chief Financial Officer and Jason T. Fannin, Chief Commercial Officer will discuss the second quarter 2022 results.
The conference call can be accessed by calling (877) 300-8521 domestically or (412) 317-6026 internationally. The Conference ID is 10169849. The webcast for this release will be accessible by visiting https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1561823&tp_key=1ea9b48bc6.
Ramaco Resources is an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia, southwestern Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.ramacoresources.com.
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NEW DELHI, India (AP) — India’s Adani Group, run by Asia’s richest man, has hit back at a report from U.S.-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, calling it “malicious,” “baseless” and full of “selective misinformation.”
Shares in the conglomerate have suffered massive losses since Hindenburg issued its report alleging fraud and other malfeasance. In trading Monday, the company’s Adani Enterprises gained 4.8% but shares in other Adani listed companies fell between 5% and 20%.
Adani’s 400-page rebuttal issued late Sunday accused Hindenburg of attacking India and its institutions and of breaking securities and foreign exchange laws. Adani has also accused Hindenburg, which said it was betting against the group’s companies, of trying to derail a share sale originally expected to bring in about $2.5 billion.
“This is not merely an unwarranted attack on any specific company but a calculated attack on India, the independence, integrity and quality of Indian institutions, and the growth story and ambition of India,” Adani’s statement said.
Hindenburg denied the accusations and said Adani’s response largely confirmed its findings and failed to address key questions. It said the group was trying to conflate its rise with the success of India itself.
“We believe India is a vibrant democracy and emerging superpower with an exciting future. We also believe India’s future is being held back by the Adani Group,” Hindenburg said in a statement. “We also believe that fraud is fraud, even when it’s perpetrated by one of the wealthiest individuals in the world.”
Gautam Adani and his family have built a vast fortune mining coal to fuel energy-hungry India’s fast-growing economy. Businesses in the conglomerate include infrastructure, ports, data transmission, media, renewable energy, defense manufacturing and agriculture. Adani’s own net worth has skyrocketed nearly 2,000% in recent years.
His net worth reached nearly $125 billion late last year, surpassing Amazon boss Jeff Bezos to briefly make him the world’s second-richest man, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index. After last week’s losses, the Bloomberg index ranked him seventh richest in the world with a fortune worth $92.7 billion.
The report from Hindenburg said it judged the seven key Adani listed companies to have an “85% downside, purely on a fundamental basis owing to sky-high valuations.”
Hindenburg said its report, “Adani Group: How the World’s 3rd Richest Man is Pulling the Largest Con in Corporate History,” followed a two-year investigation. It listed 88 questions it invited the company to answer. Most of the allegations involved concerns about the group’s debt levels, activities of its top executives, use of offshore shell companies and past investigations into fraud.
Investors began dumping Adani-linked shares on Wednesday, wiping out some $48 billion in market value.
Over the weekend, Adani said it would carry on with its share sale in Adani Enterprises as scheduled, despite the value of its shares falling well below the price range of the offering. On Monday, Adani Enterprises was trading at 2,892.85 rupees ($35.50), up 4.8%, but well below the band of 3,112 to 3,276 rupees initially set for the offering, which closes Tuesday.
In its response to Hindenburg, the Adani Group said none of the 88 questions was “based on independent or journalistic fact finding.” It rejected numerous questions as baseless, misleading or biased. In response to other questions, the group attached documents and tables of data and said it had followed local laws.
Adani also dismissed concerns over its debt-fueled growth, saying the “leverage ratios of Adani portfolio companies continue to be healthy and are in line with the industry benchmarks of the respective sectors.”
In an interview with CNBC TV-18 on Monday, Adani chief financial officer Jugeshinder Singh said the group’s gross debt was $30 billion, out of which $9 billion was with Indian banks.
Hindenburg said only 30 pages in Adani’s response focused on issues it raised and the rest consisted of court records, general information, company financials and “irrelevant corporate initiatives.” Adani failed to specifically answer 62 of the 88 questions it had posed, it said.
Late Thursday, Jatin Jalundhwala, head of the Adani group’s legal department, said the group was considering legal action against Hindenburg. Hindenburg said it stood by its report and would welcome legal action by the Adani group. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/ap-adani-accuses-short-seller-hindenburg-of-attacking-india/ | 2023-01-31 00:29:04 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/international/ap-adani-accuses-short-seller-hindenburg-of-attacking-india/ |
Ronna McDaniel wins re-election to an unprecedented fourth term chairing the Republican National Committee
Ronna McDaniel survived a challenge from RNC committee member Harmeet Dhillon, who got last-minute backing from Gov. Ron DeSantis
DANA POINT, Calif. – Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel won re-election on Friday, bringing to an end nearly two months of barbs and accusations amid a major fight for the future of the GOP.
"With all of us united, the Democrats are going to hear from us in 2024," McDaniel said from the podium after the results of the secret ballot was announced.
McDaniel won the support of 111 committee members who cast ballots in a secret ballot vote for chair, more than the majority of the 168 members needed to secure a fourth two-year term steering the RNC, which is unprecedented in modern times. The vote took place on the final day of the RNC’s winter meeting, which was held this year at a luxury seaside resort in southern California’s Orange County. One vote went to former New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, who considered running but was not nominated in the race.
"The work to make Joe Biden a one-term president is already underway: it is time for our party to unite and re-dedicate ourselves to electing Republicans up and down the ballot. I look forward to working alongside conservative leaders, including Harmeet and Mike, from across our party to deliver on our promises to the American people," McDaniel added in a statement following the vote.
The chair defeated her main challenger, California committee member Harmeet Dhillon, who won the support of 51 committee members. MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump’s unproven claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and who ran a long-shot bid for chair, received only 4 votes.
DESANTIS WEIGHS IN, TRUMP STAYS NEUTRAL, IN GOP CHAIR BATTLE
The RNC showdown, the party's first hotly contested chair race in a dozen years, became a contentious family feud as the GOP decided its leadership. The drama unfolded as the GOP jumps into an election cycle seeking to win back the White House, regain the Senate majority and hold its fragile control of the House. It also came as the party aims to rebound from a disappointing showing in November’s midterm elections and as it debates the future of the party and Trump’s continued grip over the GOP.
Following her loss, Dhillon said the party will "will be better for the tough conversations that were desperately needed about how to reform the RNC to win elections and earn the trust of our voters, activists, and donors."
She also promised to work with the RNC and grassroots organizers headed into the 2024 election.
"It is critical for our chances in 2024 that those who supported my campaign rally around our party and its candidates so we can win elections and deliver badly-needed results for the millions of Americans suffering under the far-left agenda of Biden, Schumer, and their cronies bent upon the destruction of the America we know and love," Dhillon said.
Charlie Kirk, who leads the conservative advocacy organization TurningPoints USA and had called for new leadership at the RNC, expressed disappointment at McDaniel's win.
"It shows that a majority of the members of the RNC have contempt for the people that put them there," Kirk told Fox News Digital. "I cannot in good faith tell our audience… to keep giving money to the RNC. In fact I tell them not to."
McDaniel, who as Michigan GOP chair was Trump’s handpicked choice to steer the committee after he won the White House in 2016, was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2021. McDaniel urged stability while Dhillon, who served as a top Trump legal adviser, ran an insurgent campaign stressing that change was needed following the Republican Party’s lackluster performance in the 2022 midterms, which many in the GOP expected to be a red wave election.
In a national exclusive interview ahead of the vote, McDaniel told Fox News that RNC members "trust my leadership, and they know this is a critical, pivotal time that we cannot take down the infrastructure of the RNC and then be successful in 2024."
GOP BRAWL: THE COMPETITIVE AND COMBUSTIBLE BATTLE FOR RNC CHAIR
McDaniel has been a prolific fundraiser for the national party during her tenure leading the committee. According to McDaniel’s team, the chairwoman has hauled in a record $1.5 billion during her tenure, traveled more than half a million miles and held more than 330 donor events.
But the GOP electoral setbacks in November during McDaniel's tenure, such as the Republicans failing to win back the Senate and losing key gubernatorial races, as well as in 2018 when the party lost the House majority and in 2020 when it lost control of the Senate and the White House, sparked calls for a change of leadership.
"The job of politics is elections, and it's a binary choice. If we win, they lose and vice versa. And we've had too much losing over the last few years," Dhillon told Fox News in a sit-down interview on the sidelines of the RNC meeting.
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On the eve of the highly anticipated vote, one of the most popular politicians in the GOP weighed-in on the race, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for "a change" and urged "new blood" at the RNC. The conservative governor, whose seen his standing soar among conservatives across the country over the past three years, proceeded to give a shout-out to Dhillon.
Trump, who arguably remains the GOP’s most popular and influential politician, and the only major contender to date to launch a 2024 presidential campaign, remained neutral, saying he liked both McDaniel and Dhillon. | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ronna-mcdaniel-wins-re-election-unprecedented-fourth-term-chairing-republican-national-committee | 2023-01-27 22:01:01 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ronna-mcdaniel-wins-re-election-unprecedented-fourth-term-chairing-republican-national-committee |
Vendors selected for the "Hot Vendor" report are noteworthy, visionary, and innovative
PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cresta, the leader in real-time intelligence for the contact center, today announced it has been included in the list of "Hot Vendors" in the 2022 report by Aragon Research, Inc. Cresta was formally presented with their award on December 8th, 2022, at the virtual event, Aragon Transform 2022, Aragon Research's annual awards ceremony.
Using the latest state-of-the-art natural language understanding (NLU) techniques, Cresta understands complex statements, emotions, sentiments, behaviors, and more. This allows Cresta to gain a deeper understanding of conversations compared to traditional tools. This means smarter insights for your managers and more accurate and impactful coaching in real-time for your agents.
"This inclusion in the Hot Vendor report by Aragon Research is a validation of the value Cresta delivers to our customers," said Zayd Enam, CEO of Cresta. "We look forward to continuing to create innovative AI solutions that transform the way contact center agents and managers operate."
Aragon Transform is an annual awards ceremony that recognizes Hot Vendors, Innovators, and Women in Tech award winners.
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RENO, Nev. – Five days after the U.S. Energy Department announced a $700 million conditional loan to an Australian mining company pursuing a lithium project in Nevada, federal land managers cited it for trespassing within the habitat of an endangered flower.
The Bureau of Land Management said in Wednesday's trespass notice to Ioneer Rhyolite Ridge LLC it has confirmed land was disturbed within the designated critical habitat for Tiehm’s buckwheat, a 6-inch-tall (15-centimeter-tall) desert wildflower with yellow blooms.
The agency said the disturbance was prohibited under a permit it issued Ioneer in November to drill for underground samples at the proposed mine site still facing environmental hurdles near the California border halfway between Reno and Las Vegas.
The Bureau of Land Management said the agency’s drilling permit required any disturbance of the land occur outside areas identified as critical habitat for the plant the Fish and Wildlife Service listed as endangered last month. The mine is intended to bolster the domestic production of a critical element in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries.
Ioneer said no plants were disturbed but acknowledged “what occurred was a violation of BLM regulatory requirements.”
“We take full responsibility for the breach and sincerely regret the inadvertent noncompliance with the permit,” Ioneer Managing Director Bernard Rowe said in a statement.
“Since day one, Ioneer has instructed our staff and contractors about the need to observe all permit conditions. We are investigating exactly how this failure occurred and we will take action to assure total compliance in the future,” he said Wednesday.
It wasn’t immediately clear if the violation could jeopardize or otherwise affect the conditional loan. The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced the loan last Friday for Ioneer to pursue the project. The Energy Department said the loan was contingent on, among other things, the completion of an environmental impact statement.
Department of Energy spokesperson Ramzey Smith said Thursday in an email response to a request for comment from The Associated Press that Ioneer “has made DOE aware of its BLM permitting violation related to the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, as well as its intent to fully cooperate with BLM in responding to this incident.”
But Smith said “further questions regarding this matter should be directed to'' the Bureau of Land Management or Ioneer.
The bureau said it inspected the site Jan. 13, the day after it received a complaint from conservationists who oppose the mine and petitioned for the flower's protection under the Endangered Species Act.
“The BLM did the right thing here to hold Ioneer accountable for the harms it’s caused to the buckwheat’s critical habitat,” said Patrick Donnelly, Great Basin director for the Center for Biological Diversity.
“It certainly calls into question whether Ioneer can adhere to the terms of any buckwheat protections they agree to for the mine,” he told AP.
The Fish and Wildlife Service said in listing the plant and designating 910 acres (368 hectares) as critical habitat it was on the brink of extinction and mining posed the single biggest threat to its survival.
Ioneer has hoped to begin mining there by 2026.
Donnelly discovered the drilling staging area with a truck, water tanks, materials and explosive storage at Rhyolite Ridge on Dec. 26. That was the same day he documented cattle he said were trespassing in flower habitat.
The group filed a 60-day notice Jan. 9 of intent to sue the Bureau of Land Management to force the removal of the livestock.
The bureau has declined comment on the cattle. It said Wednesday Ioneer had 14 days to respond and/or present evidence disputing the drilling-related violation.
Perry Wickham, the bureau's field manager, said Ioneer is liable for any costs the government incurred as a consequence of trespassing, fair rental market value of the trespassed lands and rehabilitation.
The Fish and Wildlife Service must be consulted before any reclamation begins, and Bureau of Land Management and Fish and Wildlife Service must be onsite during all reclamation actions, Wickham said.
Failure to “resolve the trespass liability may result in further trespass penalties,” he wrote in the formal notice.
The Energy Department said the site could produce enough lithium to support the production of about 370,000 electric vehicles annually for decades. The Biden administration has made a plan for a half-million charging stations for electric vehicles a signature piece of its clean energy agenda to help accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to renewables and reduce greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change.
Jigar Shah, director of the Department of Energy's loan office, said Friday Ioneer’s proposed mine is “a major step towards bolstering domestic lithium production for clean energy technologies.”
But “we clearly are not committing any capital to the project yet,” Shah told AP. “They still have to meet the conditions.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2023/01/19/lithium-miner-cited-for-violating-endangered-flower-habitat/ | 2023-01-19 22:16:46 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/politics/2023/01/19/lithium-miner-cited-for-violating-endangered-flower-habitat/ |
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. - With three Broadway vets singing, it was an acoustic performance inside the home of the man synonymous with musical theatre.
"I was raised on Oscar Hammerstein. On musicals like the first thing that I ever learned to sing was, there's a bright golden haze on the meadow," said Noah Ricketts.
Noah Rickets and his Tick Tick Boom cast mates and Broadway veterans Andy Mientus and Krystina Alabado took a break from their Bucks County Playhouse show to tour Oscar Hammerstein's Highland Farm.
"This is the like gold standard of musical theater, Rodgers and Hammerstein. And so, to be here and see it, to see where the genesis of it was, where these things were written. It's really remarkable," Mientus said.
Efforts to save the 5-acre Doylestown property from development and turn it into a museum and theatre education center are worthy of its own drama-filled musical.
"When you look at this place, what do you see?"
"A national treasure," Oscar's grandson Will said back in 2014 as he first led the preservations efforts which included turning the barn into an immersive Hammerstein exhibit.
He left the mission in 2020. Nonprofit The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center took over.
"Best case scenario when is this done?"
"Hoping August."
Board member Lori Kesliman adds they're $400,000 away from buying the property. New plans do not include the original immersive exhibit.
"The house will be preserved. And then there'll be a Theater Education Center in where the barn currently is," she said.
She said beams will be saved from the original barn, but the structure has to be taken down and rebuilt. She says the new barn will have multiple spaces for the theatre workshops and mentor programs, headed by Broadway vets.
To say Will Hammerstein is displeased on the new plans is an understatement, but for actress Alabado, as long as the home remains inspiration carries on.
"Just thinking about all the legacy of all of these shows and the things that we used to sing as kids like it was pretty powerful. I'm very inspired right now," she said.
The Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education Center say Maria Osmond and Julie Andrews will be a part of their Honorary board. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/southeastern-pa/broadway-actors-get-look-at-home-where-oscar-hammerstein-wrote-his-greatest-works-as-home/article_20b61c0c-1605-11ee-a15a-e7ee63e8213f.html | 2023-06-29 00:06:39 | 0 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/southeastern-pa/broadway-actors-get-look-at-home-where-oscar-hammerstein-wrote-his-greatest-works-as-home/article_20b61c0c-1605-11ee-a15a-e7ee63e8213f.html |
Voting concludes Tuesday in the Maryland primary elections, highlighted by an open governor's race. There are also notable contests for U.S. Senate, attorney general and key congressional districts. (Here's why counting may be delayed.)
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering"), of the important July 11, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Oscar securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Oscar class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6200 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 11, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the Registration Statement was materially false and misleading and omitted to state that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID-19 costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation (RADV) result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant Special Enrollment Period (SEP) membership growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Oscar's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Oscar class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6200 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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BROOKLYN, Md. — People are devastated after hearing about the mass shooting which took place at the ‘Brooklyn Day’ event over the holiday weekend.
“This tragic incident is another glaring unfortunate example of the deep issues of violence in Baltimore, in Maryland, in this country particularly gun violence," says Mayor Scott.
A total of 30 people were shot, at least 20 of those people were able to get themselves to area hospitals.. 9 people had to be taken by ambulance.
18 year old Aaliyah Gonzalez died at the scene.
One of the victims taken to the hospital, 20 year old Kylis Fagbemi also passed away.
Officials say the age range of the victims is from as young as 13 to 32, they say 15 of the victims shot were under the age of 18.
Over the next 45 days the city plans to help neighbors heal after this tragic event, providing physical, mental and emotional support to whoever needs it.
The investigation is ongoing but so far officials say they are convinced there is more than one shooter given the different types of bullet casings found on the scene.
“There is definitely more than one we don’t know exactly how many but we do know more than one person was shooting," says Richard Wroley, acting police commissioner
As they continue to search for the suspects police are asking people who know anything to share it.
“For the folks who have information come forward don’t just rely on the Baltimore police department and our federal partners to solve this crime," says Nick Mosby.
As of Sunday night. there were still at least 9 people in the hospital, three who are in critical condition. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deceased-victims-of-mass-shooting-in-brooklyn-heights-identified | 2023-07-03 03:51:58 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/deceased-victims-of-mass-shooting-in-brooklyn-heights-identified |
Guardsman accused in classified records leak to appear in court
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts Air National Guardsman arrested in the leak of highly classified military documents is expected in federal court Friday as the Justice Department prepares to outline the criminal case against him.
Jack Teixeira, 21, was arrested by heavily armed tactical agents on Thursday following a weeklong criminal investigation into the disclosure of highly sensitive government records, an alarming breach that exposed to the world unvarnished secret assessments on the war in Ukraine, the capabilities and geopolitical interests of other nations and other top national security issues.
Justice Department prosecutors are expected to reveal new details about the allegations while unsealing a criminal complaint in Boston charging Teixeira under an Espionage Act provision that makes it a crime to remove, retain or transmit national defense information. It was not immediately clear if Teixeira had a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.
Investigators believe Teixeira was the leader of an online private chat group where the documents were shared. Though prosecutors have not revealed a possible motive, accounts of those in the chat group have depicted Teixeira as motivated more by bravado than ideology.
The Biden administration has scrambled to contain the potential diplomatic and military fallout from the leaks since they were first reported last week, moving to assure allies and assess the scope of damage.
The classified documents — which have not been individually authenticated by U.S. officials — range from briefing slides mapping out Ukrainian military positions to assessments of international support for Ukraine and other sensitive topics, including under what circumstances Russian President Vladimir Putin might use nuclear weapons.
The leak is believed to have started on a site called Discord, a social media platform popular with people playing online games and where Teixeira is believed to have posted for years about guns, games and his favorite memes — and, according to some chatting with him, closely guarded U.S. secrets. Discord has said it was cooperating with the investigation.
In previous Associated Press stories, the leaker was identified as “the O.G.” by a member of the online chat group. Known as Thug Shaker Central, the group drew roughly two dozen enthusiasts who talked about their favorite types of guns and also shared memes and jokes, some of them racist. The group also held a running discussion on wars that included talk of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In that discussion, “the O.G.” would for months post material that he said was classified — originally typing it out with his own notations, then a few months ago switching to posting images of folded-up papers because he felt his writings weren’t being taken seriously, said the member, who declined to share his name with AP.
It was not immediately clear how Teixeira would have had access to the records, but a Defense Department official told The Associated Press on Thursday that as an IT specialist responsible for military communications networks, the young Guardsman would have had a higher level of security clearance
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in a statement issued after the arrest, said the Pentagon would conduct a review of its “intelligence access, accountability and control procedures” to prevent such a leak from happening again.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia.
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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans school that was desegregated by a young Ruby Bridges in 1960 officially became a stop on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail as a marker commemorating the event was unveiled Thursday.
“She walked these stairs and not only changed the course of integration in this city, but also the course of history. This is never lost on us as a staff and a student body,” Principal Jasmine Graves Black-Clemons said. “We are grateful for her sacrifice.”
Four Black children integrated New Orleans schools on Nov. 14, 1960 — three girls entered McDonough 19 school that day as Bridges walked into Frantz. Bridges’ walk into the school with federal marshals was immortalized in a famous Norman Rockwell painting.
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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake is coming back soon
Published: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:20 AM CST|Updated: 18 minutes ago
(Gray News) – A fan-favorite is coming soon to McDonald’s.
Starting Feb. 20, the legendary Shamrock Shake will be on McDonald’s menus nationwide, according to a news release from the restaurant chain.
In addition, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry will also make its return to the menu Feb. 20.
Both minty treats will be available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last.
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The Supreme Court's decision to end the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion has catapulted businesses of all types into the most divisive corner of politics.
Some companies that stayed silent last month — when a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked to Politico — spoke up for the first time Friday, including The Walt Disney Company, which said it will reimburse employees who must travel out of state to get an abortion.
Facebook parent Meta, American Express, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs also said they would cover employee travel costs while others like Apple, Starbucks, Lyft and Yelp reiterated previous announcements taking similar action. Outdoor clothing maker Patagonia went so far as to post on LinkedIn Friday that it would provide “training and bail for those who peacefully protest for reproductive justice” and time off to vote.
But of the dozens of big businesses that The Associated Press reached out to Friday, many like McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Tyson and Marriott did not respond. Arkansas-based Walmart — the nation’s largest employer with a good portion of its stores in states that will immediately trigger abortion bans following the Friday's Supreme Court ruling — also kept quiet.
Meanwhile, the Business Roundtable, an organization that represents some of the nation’s most powerful companies, said it “does not have a position on the merits of the case."
A lot is at stake for companies, many of which have publicly pledged to promote women's equality and advancement in the workplace. For those in states with restrictive abortion laws, they could now face big challenges in attracting college-educated workers who can easily move around.
Luis von Ahn, the CEO of the language app Duolingo, sent a tweet Friday aimed at lawmakers in Pennsylvania, where the company is headquartered: “If PA makes abortion illegal, we won’t be able to attract talent and we’ll have to grow our offices elsewhere.”
The ruling and the coming patchwork of abortion bans also threatens the technology boom in places like Austin, Texas as companies like Dell -- which was already becoming more flexible to remote work because of the tight labor market -- struggle to recruit newly minted tech graduates to their corporate hubs, said Steven Pedigo, a professor who studies economic development at the University of Texas at Austin.
“Rather than stay in Austin, do you go to New York or Seattle or the Bay Area? I think that’s a real possibility,” Pedigo said. “It becomes much more challenging, particularly when you’re looking at a young, progressive workforce, which is what technology workers tend to be.”
Emily M. Dickens, chief of staff and head of government affairs for the Society for Human Resource Management, said that nearly a quarter of organizations in a recent poll agreed that offering a health savings account to cover travel for reproductive care in another state will enhance their ability to compete for talent. But how these policies interact with state laws is unclear, and employers should be aware of “the legal risks involved.”
Dickens noted that companies that use third-party administrator to process claims on their behalf — typically big employers — are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act rather than state law. But companies that have to buy their own health insurance for their employees — typically small businesses — are subject to state regulations and have less flexibility in designing benefits.
Offering to cover travel expenses could also make companies a target for anti-abortion lawmakers. In March, Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Citigroup, saying he would propose legislation barring localities in the state from doing business with any company that provides travel benefits for employees seeking abortions.
In his concurring opinion released Friday, Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested it would be unconstitutional for a state to bar residents from traveling to another state to get an abortion.
“In my view, the answer is no based on the constitutional right to interstate travel,” Kavanaugh wrote.
But a corporation's right to fund what would be an illegal act in another state is still questionable, argues Teresa Collett, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas.
“That’s not an interstate commerce question, per se,” she said. “So you’d need the right plaintiff.”
Meanwhile, tech companies are facing tough questions about what they’ll do if some of their millions of customers in the U.S. are prosecuted for having an abortion. Services like Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft routinely hand over digital data sought by law enforcement agencies pursuing criminal investigations. That’s raised concerns from privacy advocates about enforcers of abortion laws tapping into period apps, phone location data and other sensitive online health information.
A letter Friday from four Democrats in Congress called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the phone-tracking practices of Google and Apple, warning that location identifiers used for advertising could fall into the hands of prosecutors or bounty hunters looking “to hunt down women who have obtained or are seeking an abortion.”
The Supreme Court ruling comes at a time when companies have become increasingly reliant on women to fill jobs, and especially as they face a nationwide labor shortage. Women now account for nearly 50% of the U.S. workforce, up dramatically from 37.5% in 1970 — three years before the Supreme Court ruled abortions to be legal in Roe vs. Wade — according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Denied access to abortion could hit low-income workers the hardest because they’re typically in jobs with fewer protections and that are also demanding, from loading groceries onto store shelves to working as a health aide.
“As a direct result of this ruling, more women will be forced to choose between paying their rent or traveling long distances to receive safe abortion care," said Mary Kay Henry, international president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents nearly 2 million janitors, health care workers and teachers in the U.S. “Working women are already struggling in poverty-wage jobs without paid leave and many are also shouldering the caregiving responsibilities for their families, typically unpaid."
Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants told The Associated Press that the ruling was “devastating.”
“It cuts to the core of all the work that our union has done for 75 years,” she said. “This decision is not about whether or not someone supports abortion. That’s the distraction ... This is about whether or not we respect the rights of women to determine their own future.”
Maurice Schweitzer, a professor at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, said the handful of companies are taking a stand on the court’s ruling because their customers and employees are expecting them to speak out.
“We’re in this moment in time where we’re expecting corporate leaders to also be leaders in the political sphere,” he said. “A lot of employees expect to work in companies that not only pay them well, but whose values are aligned with theirs.”
But the vast majority of executives will likely avoid the thorny topic and focus on things like inflation or supply chain disruptions, he said.
That, too, comes with risks.
“They can either support travel for out-of-state care and risk lawsuits and the ire of local politicians, or they can not include this coverage and risk the ire of employees," Schweitzer said.
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AP business writers Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island; Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit; Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco; David Koenig in Dallas and Ken Sweet in New York contributed to the story.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A wooden bridge over a river in southern Norway collapsed early Monday, with a car plunging into the water and a truck getting stuck on a raised section. The drivers of both vehicles were rescued and doing well, police said.
Police were alerted shortly after 7:30 a.m. (0530 GMT) that the bridge had collapsed as a truck and a car were crossing over it. The car plunged into the river while the truck remained on the bridge in a nearly vertical position on a collapsed section that was raised at an angle out of the water.
A helicopter assisted in the rescue operation and pulled out the truck driver, police said. The driver of the car managed to get out of his vehicle by himself.
The nearly 150-meter-long (500-foot-long) bridge connects the west bank of the Gudbrandsdalslaagen River and the village of Tretten. The bridge opened in 2012.
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Brand enthusiasts can snag all apparel and accessories at 11% off for 7 days
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oh thank heaven!® Today, 7-Eleven, Inc. announced the launch of 7Collection™, an online merchandise shop specially curated with 7-Eleven stans in mind. The shop features exclusive apparel and accessories inspired by 7-Eleven and its fan-favorite products–like Big Gulp® and Slurpee® drinks–that customers can't find anywhere else. And for the first 7 days, customers will receive 11% off all the 7Collection items using the code 7Collection11.
The 7Collection shop offers brand fans a little bit of everything at 7-eleven.com/7collection – including vintage tees, hats and an assortment of unique memorabilia. To get the (merch) party started, 7-Eleven is kicking off the shop with two iconic drops:
The Cars of 7-Eleven™ Collection
An ode to the brand's car-loving fans and the popular #CarsOf7ELEVEn hashtag, this collection brings the heat and boasts legendary threads, a trucker hat, car decal and the iconic coffee-scented air freshener first debuted in Model 711. Talk about straight fire. Oh, and where car?™ Here car.
The Slurpee® Collection
A celebration of the iconic, internationally recognized frozen beverage that has captivated 7-Eleven fans for over 55 years, the Slurpee Collection encompasses both retro and modern Slurpee drink apparel, accessories and collectibles. And don't forget, customers can match their swag to their Slurpee and enjoy $1 small Slurpee drinks all year long*!
"Over the past 95 years, 7-Eleven has become more than just a convenience store. It's a destination for snacking, a photoshoot backdrop, a music video stage, a haven for car lovers – and an essential staple in our customers' lives," said Marissa Jarratt, 7-Eleven Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. "We hope this swag serves as another reminder to our customers that we're always here to help make their day a little more awesome."
Don't want to miss out on any upcoming drops? Bookmark 7-eleven.com/7collection to stay up to date on the latest collections.
Customers looking to take their brand love even further are encouraged to join 7Rewards®, the loyalty program found in the 7-Eleven app where customers can earn points on most purchases. The 7-Eleven app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting 7Rewards.com.
*$1 Sm Slurpee® drink: Offer good at participating U.S. 7-Eleven® stores, excludes Hawaii.
About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven® stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 50 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 2,000 cities, or rely on 7-Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
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18-year-old shot, killed after prom; $16K reward being offered by Baltimore Police, Gov. Larry Hogan
BALTIMORE, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - An 18-year-old was shot and killed while attending a junior prom after-party in Baltimore. Now, police and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are each offering an $8,000 reward for information on his murder.
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Baltimore Police officers say Jasmine Brunson was shot and killed in the 1700 block of East Lafayette Ave on May 13 around 12:37 a.m. while attending a junior prom after-party.
Baltimore Police are offering a cash reward of up to $8,000 for any information that leads to an arrest and filed charges in this case.
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Gov. Hogan tweeted on Wednesday saying the state of Maryland would offer an additional $8,000 "for information on the murder of 18-year-old Jasmine Brunson."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Crime Stoppers. All tipsters may remain anonymous.
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MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. ("Resolute") (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced their intention to sell Resolute's Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill to further facilitate the regulatory review process.
On July 6, the Paper Excellence Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation ("Domtar"), a global diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, entered into an agreement with Resolute, a global forest products company, to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Resolute stock.
"Today's announcement is a clear demonstration of our commitment to timely complete the acquisition of Resolute," said Patrick Loulou, vice chair and chief strategy officer of the Paper Excellence Group.
"This is a very hard thing to do, but we believe it is necessary in order to accelerate our strategic combination with the Paper Excellence Group," stated Remi G. Lalonde, Resolute's president and chief executive officer. "The mill is an exceptional asset. I am confident that the dedicated and talented team in Thunder Bay will have a prosperous future with any company fortunate enough to have them as part of their organization."
Any sale of the Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill will be contingent upon closing of the announced acquisition of Resolute by Domtar, and to applicable regulatory approvals. The acquisition of Resolute by Domtar continues to be expected in the first half of 2023, following stockholder and regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, the receipt of which remain outstanding.
There can be no assurance that the required regulatory approvals will result from this process. Resolute and Domtar each reaffirm their general policy not to comment upon or respond to market rumor or speculation regarding the regulatory process or the transaction. Resolute and Domtar will not comment further on this matter unless and until definitive resolutions of the regulatory process are achieved.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Resolute filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on September 20, 2022. Beginning on September 20, 2022, Resolute mailed the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the transaction. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed transaction filed by Resolute with the SEC may be obtained free of charge on Resolute's website at www.resolutefp.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by Resolute at no charge through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedar.com. Investors and stockholders of Resolute are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed transaction because they contain important information about Resolute and the proposed transaction.
Participants in the Merger Solicitation
Resolute and its directors, executive officers, other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Resolute stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction under SEC rules. Investors and stockholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Resolute's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Resolute's proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials that have been or will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Resolute's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Resolute's stockholders generally, are set forth in the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed transaction.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this document that are not reported financial results or other historical information of Resolute are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, for example, statements included in this document relating to the potential benefits of the proposed transaction between Resolute and Domtar Corporation; the prospective performance and outlook of Resolute's business, performance and opportunities; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction and the expected timing of completion of the proposed transaction; as well as any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "should," "would," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," "see," "intention," "continue," "remain," "accelerate," and other terms with similar meaning indicating possible future events or potential impact on Resolute's business or its stockholders. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations, all of which involve a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: uncertainties as to the timing of the proposed transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals for Resolute will be made; the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, including the failure to receive any required regulatory approvals from any applicable governmental entities (or any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on such approvals); the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including in circumstances that would require Resolute to pay a termination fee or other expenses; the inability to recover softwood lumber duty refunds in a timely manner or at all; the effect of the pendency of the proposed transaction on Resolute's ability to retain and hire key personnel, its ability to maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, its business generally or its stock price; risks related to diverting management's attention from the company's ongoing business operations; and the inability to complete the divestiture of Thunder Bay. In addition, please refer to the documents that Resolute files with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties with respect to Resolute and its business that could cause events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this document. All forward-looking statements in this document are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to above and in Resolute's other filings with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Resolute disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Resolute is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 6,400 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar's principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
The Paper Excellence Group is a privately-held holding company that oversees individual pulp and paper business units. Its operations include the manufacturing of pulp and specialty, printing and writing, and packaging papers, producing over 7 million tons annually with a workforce of over 10,000 in its nearly 40 locations across the Americas and Europe. For more information on Paper Excellence, please visit www.paperexcellence.com.
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PARIS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Science Forum, co-organised by UNESCO, IUGS, IYBSSD and DDE, was held on November 9, 2022, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. At this forum, DDE was officially Global launched.
This Forum arises in support of the first anniversary of UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science approved, at the 60th anniversary of IUGS and DDE's global launch and triggered constructive discussions on both the benefits and opportunity of open science in the broad multi-stakeholder network among experts from governments and international organizations to promote holistic, inclusive approaches to open science.
DDE is the first Big Science Program recognized by the IUGS. Currently, DDE has 26 Founding Members and 27 Working and Task Groups. DDE's mission is to harmonize deep-time Earth data and share global geoscience knowledge, and its vision is to transform earth sciences. The core concept of DDE is to provide global public service of geo-science and technology through close collaboration among geoscientists the world over by co-building and sharing data and information.
Chengshan Wang, chair of DDE Executive Committee presented unique and distinct relationship between DDE and UNESCO open science recommendation and elaborate how DDE supported the key pillars of the UNESCO open science recommendation over the past three years.
The scope of the forum crosscut various issues including UNESCO Open Science Recommendation with FAIR principles, Geosciences contributions to global development challenges, DDE Platform and Geo-literacy. The participants echoed on reshaping the values of science community being key principles to facilitate access to open science, and open science is not only about opening literature and data, but more importantly, about building a shared digital infrastructure.
The co-sponsors and participants endorse the DDE for its vision and actions to transform direction of mainstream culture in the basic and applied sciences, particularly as they pertain to open science. Indeed, DDE could serve as a best practice towards the UNESCO Open Science Recommendation and significant building block towards the emergence of IUGS as one of the next hubs for Earth science in Data Era.
During the Forum, major achievements of DDE from 2019 to 2022 have been presented and ideas for future partnerships and collaboration have been discussed and developed throughout several technical sessions featuring prominent international speakers.
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SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scania introduced battery electric vehicles for regional transport in June 2022. Currently the orders have reached 640, and the company sees a clear momentum for electric vehicles.
After the introduction of battery electric regional transport vehicles seven months ago, Scania sees a strongly rising interest in these solutions: "We know that with our wide range of electrified vehicles, we can offer sustainable zero-emission solutions for our customers. The number of orders are a sign that the market is becoming more than ready to take on electrification," says Fredrik Allard, Head of Electrification, Scania.
With 640 orders to date and counting for the electric regional trucks, it is clear that they are part of solutions that contain all the capabilities a transport industry longing for electrification is asking for. The 624 kWh of batteries installed means Scania provides for a major shift in electric trucks and their operability in regional operations.
"The amount of electric trucks in this segment ordered to date exceeds our expectations. We see that there are close to 140 customers several different customers that have begun to transit their fleet to electric, from all over Europe and even Mexico. Some have ordered more than 40 electric vehicles each," Allard continues.
Italian transport company Gruber Logistics, a pioneer in digitalisation, and has placed an order of nearly 30 electric trucks at once: "Scania has thoroughly analysed our transport operations. They offered a complete solution, including charging, that perfectly suits our needs in a way we think a competitor could never do. These regional trucks are just the beginning. We will go with Scania until all of our transports are electrified," says Andrea Condotta, Public Affairs & Innovation Manager, Gruber Logistics.
The introduction of regional battery electric vehicles was a major milestone for Scania and its partners, with an increase of range in every dimension. This offers new opportunities for a vast selection of customers and the whole transport ecosystem. Production of the regional trucks will begin in Q4 2023.
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Increased Rain Chances through Next Week
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COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Rain chances arrive Sunday Evening and linger through next week
SUNDAY: Clouds increasing through the afternoon with high temps reaching the upper 90s. T-storms likely to develop by the evening hours. Overnight lows will be near 72.
MONDAY: Scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast. High temperatures will settle in the upper 80s with lower humidity making it feel quite nice. Overnight lows will drop to the upper 60s as cooler, drier air follows the cold front and relieves us from the heat.
REST OF THE WEEK: Rain chances linger, highs will range from the upper 80s to low 90s with clouds ruling overhead.
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In an alternate universe, UCF men’s basketball freshman Taylor Hendricks would be suiting up for Penny Hardaway instead of Johnny Dawkins when the Knights host Memphis on Wednesday night.
“If it wasn’t UCF, it would have been Memphis,” Hendricks said after practice Tuesday. “They were very big in my recruiting and they recruited me very well, but I’m happy with my choice.”
His decision to sign with UCF has been major for the Knights. Hendricks has been named AAC Freshman of the Week five times already while leading the team in scoring (14.5 points), rebounds (6.7) and blocks (1.6).
Hendricks is looking forward to facing the team that he almost joined in Memphis and he understands the importance of the conference matchup (ESPN+, 7).
As of Tuesday morning, ESPN projects Memphis (12-4, 2-1 AAC) as one of the last four teams to make the NCAA tournament. UCF (12-4, 3-1) is one of the first four teams eliminated.
The Knights are only one spot (36) ahead of the Tigers (37) nationally, too, according to the Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings.
“It’s definitely really important, just like every other game, but this one means a little bit more because we feel like we’re one of the best teams in the conference, if not the best, and we’ve got to come out and prove it,” Hendricks said.
While Hendricks is the star for UCF, Memphis has one, too, in Kendric Davis. The fifth-year senior, who is averaging a team-high 20 points, transferred from SMU after being named AAC Player of the Year last season.
“Kendric is one of the best guards in our conference and one of the best in the country,” Dawkins said. “He’s one of the toughest guys to defend.
“Penny has done really well with him understanding what the Memphis system is,” he added. “He’s embraced them and that system.”
Davis leads a squad that features four other fifth-year players — DeAndre Williams, Alex Lomax, Keonte Kennedy and Damaria Franklin.
“You have a team that’s not going to beat themselves,” Dawkins said. “They know what they want. Their coach understands them. They’ve been very consistent. They play well with each other and their chemistry comes with them being older and understanding what it takes to win.”
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The Knights will likely be without one of their top scorers in point guard Darius Johnson. The sophomore injured his lower leg last week at East Carolina and didn’t play Sunday vs. SMU.
Dawkins said Johnson remains “day-to-day” but answered “no” when asked if he expects him to available against Memphis.
The Knights will turn to backup point guard Jayhlon Young in his place. The junior college transfer started the first eight games when Johnson sat with a previous lower leg injury.
Young recorded his first double-double vs. SMU when he scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
“Jay has been very solid for us all year,” Dawkins said. “He understands what I want as a coach. He runs our team well. He makes guys better. He’s a capable scorer as well. He’s been in this role before. This is nothing new for him.”
A win against Memphis will look good on the resume for tournament consideration, but Dawkins doesn’t want to put too much pressure on his team.
“We’re just going to control what we can control,” he said. “I tell our players that we have to stay in the moment and that’s the most important. All of that stuff takes care of itself in March.”
Added Hendricks: “It’s a long season. We’re playing games every couple of days. Anything can happen in those games, but if we just play the way we play and approach it the same we’ll be just fine.”
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BEIJING, March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing China for its support during the pandemic, the Senate of the Dominican Republic recently presented China with an award. The Senate's Vice President Santiago Zorrilla said at the award ceremony that the Dominican Republic will always remember China's timely assistance in its darkest hour, and the bilateral cooperation against COVID-19 is regarded as an example of interpreting the notion of building a community of common health for mankind.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, China has been carrying out global cooperation to tackle the challenge by providing medical supplies and vaccines to other countries and regions, and sharing experience in virus prevention and treating patients.
In March 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping first proposed the concept of building a community of common health for mankind. In the global fight against COVID-19, Xi has on various occasions stressed the importance of global health cooperation and called for fulfilling the proposal.
China has put the proposal of building a community of health for mankind into practice by establishing a series of major initiatives and measures.
Information quickly shared, hundreds of events held
China has held more than 300 technological exchange events about COVID-19 with other countries, regions and international organizations. In addition, China has sent 37 medical expert teams to 34 nations, sharing China's experience with the rest of the world, according to its National Health Commission (NHC).
In the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Chinese government released information in a timely, open, transparent and responsible manner, actively responded to concerns of all sides, and enhanced cooperation with the international community, according to a timeline document recording China's response to the epidemic from late December 2019 to March 2020.
The country's regular communication over the outbreak of COVID-19 with the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as relevant countries and regions came on January 3, 2020, said the document.
Starting on February 3, the English official website of China's NHC started releasing COVID-19 information simultaneously, updating the data 58 times as of March 31, 2020.
First country to promise exemption for IP rights of COVID-19 vaccines
China was the first country to promise exemption for IP rights of COVID-19 vaccines, and also the first to cooperate with other developing countries on vaccine production. China has provided over 2.2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to more than 120 countries and international organizations.
China is committed to building a global community of health for all and has provided vaccines to the world, especially developing countries. The country actively carried out joint production, which illustrates that COVID-19 vaccines should be considered as a global public good, a concept Xi stressed in a written message to the first meeting of the international forum on COVID-19 vaccine cooperation in August 2021.
"We are willing to work with the international community to promote international vaccine cooperation and build a community with a shared future for humanity," Xi said.
Speaking at the 48th session of the UN Human Rights Council in September 2021, Chen Xu, head of the Chinese Mission to the UN Office at Geneva, called on all member states and other parties concerned to expand vaccine production and upgrade production capabilities of developing countries by export, donation, joint research and development, franchised production and transfer of know-how.
Traditional Chinese medicine aids global fight against COVID-19
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), widely used in the global anti-pandemic fight since the onset of COVID-19, has proved to be remarkably effective.
China has held more than 100 video events to introduce TCM treatment to over 150 countries and regions, and sent TCM experts to help epidemic control in over 30 countries and regions, according to its NHC.
In a report released in late March 2022, the WHO confirmed that TCM is beneficial in the treatment of COVID-19, particularly in mild-to-moderate cases.
"There are promising data to suggest that TCM is beneficial in reducing the risk of progression from mild-to-moderate cases to severe COVID-19," a report stated.
"For mild-to-moderate cases, there is encouraging evidence that the studied TCMs, when administered as add-on interventions to conventional treatment, may shorten the time for viral clearance, resolution of clinical symptoms and length of hospital stay when compared to conventional treatment alone."
Just as China has helped the world battle COVID-19, countries and international communities around the globe have also supported China, especially during its toughest time.
"The Chinese nation never forgets the help and generosity it receives, and always reciprocates with the same goodwill," according to a white paper published in June 2020 by the State Council Information Office.
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PARIS (AP) — The lone survivor of a 2009 plane crash that killed 152 other people is expected to attend the trial of Yemen’s main airline which is opening Monday in Paris.
At just 12 years old, Bahia Bakari clung to floating debris from the plane for 11 hours in the Indian Ocean before being rescued. She called it “a miracle.” Now 25, she recently told France 3 television she would attend the trial with both “apprehension” and “relief.”
The trial is needed to “finally know the truth,” said Bakari, who lost her mother in the crash.
The company, Yemenia, has been charged with “manslaughter and unintentional injuries” in the case. It has denied responsibility.
The 2009 Yemenia flight left from Paris before picking up other passengers in the southern French city of Marseille. It made a stopover in Sanaa, Yemen, where 142 passengers and 11 crew members boarded another plane to continue the journey to Moroni, the Comoros capital. During the landing in strong winds, the aging Airbus A310 crashed about 15 kilometers (9 miles) off the Comorian coast on June 30, 2009.
Yemenia is being tried in Paris over Bakari’s injuries and the deaths of 65 French citizens. The company is facing a fine of up to 225,000 euros ($237,000). There are 560 plaintiffs in the case.
Most of the passengers onboard were from Comoros.
In 2015, the company was ordered in civil proceedings by two French courts to pay more than 30 million euros ($31.6 million) to the victims’ families, who deplored the slowness of the procedure between France and the Comoros, a former colony that became independent in 1975.
In 2018, a confidential agreement was signed between Yemenia and 835 beneficiaries, who had to wait several more years to receive compensation.
Bakari said the crash was a surprise.
“We were told that we were going to land and there were jolts in the plane,” Bakari told France 3 during the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. “No one seemed worried. Before the crash, my mother just said to me ‘Did you fasten your seatbelt?’”
The plane then crashed into the ocean.
“I wake up in the water. It’s dark. There are cries, people calling for help, crying. I also called for help,” Bakari remembered.
After studying the plane’s black boxes, French aviation investigators from the BEA (Bureau of Investigations and Analysis) found that pilot error was the cause of the crash. They said “the accident is not explained by a technical problem or by an explosion.”
The agency wrote “the accident was due to inappropriate actions by the crew on the flight commands, which brought the plane into a stall.”
The investigators noted that “several other factors also contributed to the accident,” including windy conditions at the airport “and the lack of training or briefing of the crew before operating the flight to Moroni,” an airport classified as having difficult landing conditions.
Still, the tragedy did not prevent Bakari from flying again “several times.”
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A Philadelphia City Council member wants the city to fund legal assistance for the families of high-school athletes who are negotiating deals to profit off of their name and likeness.
The move by at-large Councilmember Isaiah Thomas, himself a youth basketball coach, comes as the state board that governs student-athletes appears poised to allow high school students to make money off of endorsements, commercial advertisements, sponsored social media posts, and the like.
The legislation, which was introduced Thursday, has eight cosponsors, a sign it likely has the support of a majority of Council. The bill would establish the “Philly NIL Youth Protection Fund,” which would pay for families with incomes of less than $150,000 a year to have up to five hours with a lawyer or accountant who can review contracts or other materials.
The bill would also require the city to create and distribute educational materials to all Philadelphia students who are eligible for the so-called Name, Image and Likeness deals. Thomas estimates that dozens of Philadelphia student-athletes could be courted annually by companies aiming to sign them, but many more could be eligible.
“These are opportunities that could change a young person’s life,” Thomas said Thursday. “But at the same time, we also know there’s a lot of predatory behavior that exists whenever money is involved.”
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association board of directors last month approved amendments to its bylaws that allow high school athletes to sign NIL deals, so long as they follow a handful of rules, like that they can’t display a company’s logo during a game. The amendments would need to pass the body one more time — likely during a December meeting — to take effect.
More than a dozen states allow high school athletes to monetize their name and likeness, and Pennsylvania’s consideration of it comes just a year after the NCAA allowed for college student-athletes to sign NIL deals.
Thilo Kunkel, an associate professor at Temple University and director of the school’s Sport Industry Research Center, said funding legal advice for high school athletes could especially benefit those who are courted for seemingly small deals.
Top-tier athletes negotiating six-figure contracts likely already have an agent and a support system, Kunkel said, but lower-level athletes who are offered $1,000 for an Instagram post might be less educated about what they’re signing on to.
“What we see at the college level is that if you have 1,000 Instagram followers and you have an interesting, distinct social media following, you’re able to sign NIL deals,” he said. “And we have seen some predatory behavior, or we have seen athletes signing contracts that are not in their favor in the long run.”
The legislation in Council was referred to committee for further consideration.
Also during Council’s session Thursday, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, who represents parts of West Philadelphia, introduced legislation to rename the Mill Creek Recreation Center after Tiffany Fletcher, the Parks and Recreation worker who was fatally struck by a stray bullet there in September.
Fletcher, 41, was a pool maintenance worker at the rec center on the 4700 block of Brown Street — two blocks from her family’s West Philadelphia home. Gauthier said it had been important to Fletcher that “the kids in her community had a clean and safe playground all year around.”
“It’s my hope that the center will stand as a permanent reminder of the love that Tiffany had for the community,” Gauthier said, “and that her life mattered.”
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The alleged ringleader and NBA veteran behind a multi-million-dollar health insurance fraud scheme to rip off the league's benefit plan -- also accused of intimidating a witness while on pretrial release -- has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and theft charges, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Terrence Williams, selected 11th overall in the 2009 NBA draft by then-New Jersey Nets, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit health care and wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The latter charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of two years in prison. He'll face a judge in January for sentencing.
Williams was one of 18 former players named in an indictment that included six-time NBA All-Defensive Team member Tony Allen, former Lakers Guard Shannon Brown and Ronald Glen "Big Baby" Davis, who played for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers over the course of his career. Allen's wife, Desiree Allen, is the only woman charged in the indictment.
The plea agreement announced by prosecutors includes a $2.5 million restitution payment to the NBA health plan and more than $650,000 to the government.
A judge remanded Williams in May after text messages allegedly sent from the 35-year-old to a witness violated his pretrial release. The witness was “talking way to[o] f[---]ing much,” and Williams told them to “shut the f[--]k up,” according to prosecutors.
According to the grand jury indictment, the defendants allegedly engaged in a widespread scheme from at least 2017 up to around 2020 to defraud the NBA Players' Health and Welfare Benefit Plan by submitting fake reimbursement claims for medical and dental services that were never actually rendered.
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In some cases, the players who submitted the alleged false claims weren't even in the United States at the times they allegedly received the treatments. They allegedly filed fake invoices saying they had to pay for the phantom procedures out of pocket.
Those allegedly fraudulent claims totaled about $3.9 million, from which the defendants got about $2.5 million in fraudulent proceeds, the indictment alleges.
Williams allegedly orchestrated the years-long scheme and recruited other NBA health plan participants to assist by offering them fake invoices to support their claims. He allegedly received at least $230,000 in kickback payments from 10 other players in return for providing the alleged false documentation.
The 34-year-old Williams also allegedly helped three co-defendants -- Davis, Charles Watson Jr. and Antoine Wright -- obtain fake letters of medical necessity to justify some of the services on which the false invoices were based.
Williams also allegedly impersonated an individual who processed plan claims at one point in furtherance of his alleged scheme.
Among the false reimbursement claims described in the indictment is a $19,000 claim that Williams filed for chiropractic services he allegedly never had and for which he received $7,672.55 in reimbursement. Williams also allegedly obtained a template for a fake invoice designed to appear as if it had been issued by the office.
Fake chiropractic treatment invoices were allegedly also created for Davis, Watson Jr. and Wright and emailed to Williams. The template had the date, invoice number, services and a charge of $15,000 filled in but left the "bill to" box, where the name of the patient would ordinarily be found, blank, according to the indictment.
Williams is accused of emailing those fake invoices to the other defendants named in the indictment. He and defendant Alan Anderson, who briefly played for the Nets from 2013 to 2015, allegedly helped get fake letters of medical necessity for Davis, Watson Jr. and Wright in furtherance of the fraud scheme as well.
According to the court documents, several of the fake invoices and medical necessity forms stood out because, “they are not on letterhead, they contain unusual formatting, they have grammatical errors” and were sent on the same dates from different offices.
In another example, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said at a news conference, defendant Gregory Smith submitted paperwork for $48,000 worth of root canals and crowns on eight teeth at a Beverly Hills dental office in Dec. 2018 — when he was in fact playing basketball in Taiwan at that time. Others submitted false root canal paperwork as well, she added.
Strauss said each defendant made false claims for reimbursements that ranged from $65,000 to $420,000. Some of the players were told to repay the money they received from the NBA’s health plan once it was determined that the claims were false. Some did, while others didn’t, according to court documents.
Also named in the indictment: Brooklyn-born Sebastian Telfair, a former high school sensation who played for a half-dozen NBA teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Clippers, Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves. Telfair's finances qualified him for a court-appointed attorney at an appearance in Manhattan before a magistrate judge, who set bail at $250,000, although Telfair was freed on his signature alone.
His lawyer, Deborah Colson, declined comment. Telfair, in running clothing and green sneakers, did not respond to requests for comment outside the courtroom, where Colson had entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.
Davis was released on $75,000 bond, and is scheduled to appear in federal court in new York on Oct. 25. He requested permission to travel to Vancouver, Canada, later in the month to film a movie, which was opposed by prosecutors and pretrial services. The judge did not rule on the request.
Also mentioned was Darius Miles, drafted third overall by the Clippers in the 2000 NBA draft and was a first-team NBA All-Rookie player. Milt Palacio, one of those charged, was placed on administrative leave from his role as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team said Thursday. The Blazers declined further comment “pending the outcome of the legal process.”
Prosecutors are seeking "any and all property, real or personal, that constitutes or is derived, directly or indirectly" from the alleged fraud in restitution. If any of that property can't be acquired for whatever reason, the U.S. government says it will seek forfeiture of any other property of the defendants up to the same value.
“The benefit plans provided by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association to our players are critically important to support their health and well-being throughout their playing careers and over the course of their lives, which makes these allegations particularly disheartening. We will cooperate fully with the U.S. Attorney's Office in this matter," the league said in a statement.
The National Basketball Players Association said in a statement that they were "aware of the indictment of former NBA players announced earlier today" and that they will "continue to monitor the matter."
Michael J. Driscoll, the head of New York's FBI office, said the case demonstrated the FBI's continued focus on uncovering fraud scams that cost the health care industry tens of billions of dollars a year.
The charges came just weeks after former NFL players Clinton Portis, Tamarick Vanover and Robert McCune pleaded guilty for their roles in a nationwide health care fraud scheme.
These Are the 18 Former NBA Players Charged
These are the former players charged in the indictment:
Terrence Williams: Alleged orchestrator of the scheme. Drafted by New Jersey Nets 11th overall in 2009, played for Nets in 2009-2010 and had a triple-double for them against Bulls on April 9, 2010 (27 points/13 rebounds/10 assists). His career deflated after that and he mostly bounced around the NBA D league and overseas.
Alan Anderson: Played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 and 2014, was a bench player for four NBA teams from 2012 to 2017.
Anthony Allen: Goes by the name Tony, played for three teams in 15 NBA seasons (Celtics, Grizzlies, Pelicans) and was a first-round pick by Boston in 2004. He was a crucial part of the 2008 Celtics team that won the NBA title. His wife, Desiree, is the only woman named in the federal indictment that was unsealed on Thursday.
Shannon Brown: Former 1st round pick in 2006 by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played with LeBron James in Cleveland and won two NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers (2009, 2010) as a key role player. He played for the Knicks in 2014 and played for a total of eight NBA teams from 2006-2014.
William Bynum: Played for three NBA teams but spent most of his career with the Detroit Pistons from 2008-2014.
Melvin Ely: Former 2002 1st round pick who played for five NBA teams from 2002-2011 and was part of the San Antonio Spurs 2007 NBA title team even though he never played in playoffs.
Christopher Douglas-Roberts: Goes by alias “Supreme Bey,” was drafted by the then-New Jersey Nets in 2008 and traded to the Bucks in 2010 but his career fizzled.
Anthony Wroten: Goes by "Tony," was a 2012 first-round pick who played sparingly from 2012-2016 for Memphis and Philadelphia
Milton Palacio: Goes by Milt, played for six NBA teams from 1999 to 2006. He once beat the then-New Jersey Nets on a buzzer beater in 2000 but otherwise was more of an end-of-bench player
Sebastian Telfair: One of the most highly touted high school prospects when he was coming up, the product from Brooklyn's Coney Island played for nine NBA teams from 2004 to 2014
Antoine Wright: 2005 1st-round pick started NBA career with New Jersey Nets (2005-2008), mostly as bench player
Darius Miles: Draft third overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2000, was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2002 where he was a teammate of then-rookie LeBron James. He has acted in several movies
Ruben Patterson: Played for six different NBA teams from 1998 to 2007, known for his defense on the court
Eddie Robinson: Played for the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls from 1999 to 2004
Gregory Smith: Briefly played for three NBA teams in three seasons (2014 to 2016)
Ronald Glen Davis: Goes by "Glen" or "Big Baby," started at LSU in college then became a key player for the Boston Celtics from 2007 to 2011, including winning a title in 2008. He played for three NBA teams in total between 2007 and 2015
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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. sustained a small cut to his throwing elbow after being hit with a bottle during the team’s celebration after winning the AL Division Series.
“Unfortunately, after the victory in Seattle, I caught a spare champagne bottle to the elbow bone,” McCullers said.
He’s OK but had some swelling after the incident so the team chose to give him an extra day to rest.
Up 2-0 in the best-of-seven American League Championship Series, Houston will start Cristian Javier in Game 3 at the New York Yankees on Saturday and McCullers will start Game 4 Sunday night.
“It was really no one’s fault,” McCullers said. “It was just an accident. So, it’s not a huge deal.”
McCullers said he threw a bullpen of 35 pitches Friday and was feeling good and would have no limitations in his start Sunday.
He was asked exactly how the injury occurred.
“Some guy was kind of coming back behind me and the bottle just happened to kind of hit the back inside a part of my elbow as the people were passing by,” McCullers said. “It wasn’t like we were getting wild. I was standing there. He was walking by, just happened to hit me in the right spot.”
He isn’t the first pitcher to be injured celebrating this season after Phillies reliever David Robertson missed the NLDS after straining his calf jumping to celebrate a home run by Bryce Harper in the Wild Card round.
Javier pitched 1 1/3 innings of relief in Houston’s 8-7 Game 1 win in the ALDS but hasn’t started since an Oct. 1 win over Tampa Bay.
The 25-year-old started and struck out 13 in seven innings of a combined no-hitter in a 3-0 win at Yankee Stadium on June 25. Gerrit Cole, who will start for New York on Saturday, took the loss in that game.
McCullers started Houston’s marathon 18-inning win over Seattle in Game 3 of the Division Series that completed a sweep of the Mariners. He allowed two hits and struck out seven in six scoreless innings of the 1-0 victory before being injured as the Astros celebrated clinching their sixth straight trip to the ALCS.
McCullers ended Game 7 of the 2017 ALCS by throwing 24 consecutive curveballs to retire the Yankees’ final five batters in order.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell was ejected in the third quarter Thursday night against Memphis for throwing the ball at Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks after the players tangled under the basket.
Brooks was called for a flagrant-2 foul and was also tossed following the fracas with 5:48 left and the Cavs leading 81-76.
After missing a shot and falling in the foul lane, Brooks flung his arm back and struck Mitchell, who was standing over him, in the groin area. Mitchell dropped in pain and retaliated by firing the ball at Brooks and then charging and shoving him along the baseline in front of the Memphiss bench.
The officials and players were able to get things under control before any punches were thrown.
Mitchell received a loud ovation from the Cleveland crowd as he made his way to the locker room following his ejection.
Mitchell was having a frustrating night, making just 2 of 11 shots and scoring six points.
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HUMBLE, Texas, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: TCBX) (the "Company" or "Third Coast") the bank holding company for Third Coast Bank SSB, today announced the appointments of Bill Bobbora as Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, and Andrew Novarini as Executive Vice President and President of Community Banking, effective immediately.
Bart Caraway, Third Coast's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are excited to promote Bill and Andrew to these important positions within our Bank. Their extensive experience and deep industry knowledge will be invaluable in driving our Commercial Banking group. One of the key factors that differentiates Bill and Andrew is their leadership and staff development competencies, which exemplifies the very best attributes of our culture. We believe Third Coast's future holds limitless possibilities and look forward to Bill and Andrew's significant contributions."
About Bill Bobbora
Mr. Bobbora will serve as the Chief Banking Officer with oversight of Third Coast's Commercial Banking platform which includes middle market, corporate banking, and community banking. Community bank markets include Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio. With over 30 years of banking experience, his expertise is centered around building middle market corporate banking platforms and supporting the Bank's overall growth strategy. Prior to joining Third Coast, he served as Managing Director at Regions Bank, where he led the Houston, South Texas and Louisiana corporate and investment banking activities. Mr. Bobbora was part of establishing Cadence Bank's middle market banking business where he was responsible for building the chemical and specialty services industry verticals and was also part of the Wachovia corporate banking team. Mr. Bobbora began his career in banking with Texas Commerce Bank (a predecessor to JP Morgan Chase). Bobbora spends his time outside of the bank giving back to students of the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship and the Commercial Banking program at the University of Houston and as an executive professor and advisory board member to the Bauer Business School and Commercial Banking Advisory Board. Bill is a member of the Advance Team advisory Board of MD Anderson Cancer Center, and a co-founder of a mentoring organization, uwantgame. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and received a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas.
About Andrew Novarini
Andrew Novarini joined Third Coast in 2021 and has been promoted to President of Community Banking to help lead and support our community bankers and community banking products across Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio. He has nearly 20 years of banking experience, which were primarily focused on commercial and medical lending across Greater Houston. During his career, Mr. Novarini has been a part of a successful Houston de-novo bank and led the opening and growth of two offices for the Bank of Houston (now known as Independent Financial). Most recently, he served as the Houston Area Chairman for Independent Financial, where he oversaw a successful $3B+ community bank region. Outside of banking, Andrew is actively involved with the HCA Houston Northwest Hospital Board of Directors. He received both his bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration from Mississippi State University.
About Third Coast Bank SSB
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a commercially focused, Texas-based bank holding company operating primarily in Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin-San Antonio markets through its wholly owned subsidiary, Third Coast Bank, SSB. Founded in 2008 in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank, SSB conducts banking operations through 14 branches and one loan production office encompassing the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Please visit www.tcbssb.com for more information.
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LONDON, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Nickel ("Atlantic Nickel" or the "Company") and Appian Capital Advisory LLP ("Appian") are pleased to announce record operating and financial performance in 1H22 at the Company's Santa Rita nickel sulphide mine ("Santa Rita" or the "Mine") located in Bahia, Brazil.
Santa Rita is one of the very few long-life nickel sulphide mines in operation globally, boasting 35 years of mine life producing between 20-35 ktpa NiEq contained in concentrate. Based on an NI 43-101 technical report completed in 2021, the operation mines an 8-year open pit with an NPV8 of US$570m, then transitions to 27-years of underground sublevel caving operations with an NPV8 of US$812m. Capital expenditure over the first 5 years of the underground is US$332m and expected to be fully funded out of operating cash flow.
Appian also owns Mineração Vale Verde ("MVV") and its Serrote copper gold mine in Alagoas, Brazil ("Serrote"), which completed construction ahead of schedule and under budget and achieved first production in 2021.
Atlantic Nickel H1 2022 performance highlights
- Safety performance among the best in the industry with LTIFR of 0.37 over the past 12 months
- Great Place to Work certification obtained in early 2022
- EBITDA for first half of 2022 at US$105m on US$213m of revenue
- Santa Rita produced 57.6kdmt of nickel concentrate containing 8.0kt of nickel, and 2.4kt of copper with cobalt, gold, palladium and platinum by-products
- C1 cost performance of US$4.95/lb payable Ni net of by-products for the period
- The Company remains debt free and well positioned for further growth
Paulo Castellari, CEO of Appian Capital Brazil, commented:
"I am delighted to report another record half for Atlantic Nickel, building on our strong performance in 2021. Most importantly, we have achieved this while maintaining our industry leading safety and environmental record, with a strong focus on employee welfare and one of the lowest carbon footprints in the sector.
"The operational and financial results not only reflect the quality of the asset, but also the hard work of the Atlantic Nickel team, maintaining our robust C1 cost position against a backdrop of global inflationary pressures and the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Santa Rita is one of the leading nickel sulphide mines globally and I am incredibly excited about its further potential through the underground expansion."
Safety and the environment
During the first half of 2022, Santa Rita continued to operate as one of the safest operations globally with a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate ("LTIFR") of 0.37 and a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate ("TRIFR") of 1.67. More than 75,000 man-hours of safety, health and environmental training were conducted in the first half of 2022, contributing to the strong safety culture and awareness on site at Santa Rita.
Safety and worker well-being continue to be a top priority for Atlantic Nickel's management. At the end of June 2022, 100% of the workforce had received COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
A survey conducted by Great Place to Work (GPTW) in early 2022 identified that 85% of the company's employees find Atlantic Nickel an excellent place to work. This is the second time the company is awarded with this certification.
Santa Rita maintained its leading environmental performance, with its position among the lowest 10% carbon footprints in the industry, with 85% of Brazil's power generation from renewable or carbon neutral sources. The company has invested over US$550k in the construction of a new Center for Waste Treatment that will provide a safe and environmentally responsible solution for 100% of non-mineral residue produced by the mine.
Operational update
Record performance achieved in the first six months of 2022 in several operating areas driven by continuous business improvements and mining performance:
- 3.2Mt of ore was mined from the open pit in addition to 12.7Mt of waste. Total mine movement increased 48% from same period in 2021
- 3.2Mt of ore fed to the mill in the period – a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2021. Average feed grades of 0.32% NiS and 0.10% Cu
- 57.6kt of concentrate was produced at average concentrate grades of 13.9% Ni and 4.2% Cu with cobalt, gold, palladium and platinum by-products
Santa Rita's C1 operating costs amounted to US$4.95/lb payable Ni net of by-products. Atlantic Nickel has been able to control costs in a global inflationary environment through the deployment of a number of Business Improvement initiatives during the first six months of 2022.
Through the first half of 2022, approximately US$15m in value was captured through Business Improvement initiatives. Most notably mining contract negotiations have reduced the unit cost (US$/t mined) by 15% in an inflationary environment.
Geotechnical update
Atlantic Nickel's 2021 performance update press release provided an update on a geotechnical event comprising a small crack affecting less than 1% of the total surface area of the open pit. As of June 2022, the pushback designed to remediate the area of the geotechnical event had been mostly completed (85%) in line with the plan established by Atlantic Nickel and evaluated by external consultants. The remediation has been conducted safely, with dedicated daily radar inspections and prism monitoring. Since the quarter ending June 30 2022, the remediation work has been 100% completed in line with the timeline originally projected. There is no impact on open pit mine life and no expected loss of ore within the open pit reserve.
Financial update
Five shipments were completed in the first half of 2022 containing 50kt of concentrate and 7.0kt of Nickel content. Total revenues of US$213m were realized in the period with EBITDA of US$105m. Strong financial performance was driven by a combination of strong operating results and commodity price performance. Moreover, Atlantic Nickel has locked in commodity price hedges for nickel and copper at attractive levels to further capitalize on strong commodity markets.
Drilling / Growth update
Atlantic Nickel continues the development of strategic studies for the underground expansion at Santa Rita, with activities that include:
- An extensive drilling campaign (step out and infill), with 7 operating rigs and another 4 planned by Q3 2022
- Execution of outstanding technical studies required for completion of the Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS")
- Mobilization of a top-tier international engineering firm to develop the mine design for sublevel caving mine
- Definition of a robust permitting strategy underway with the support of renowned consultants
- Delivery of PFS on the underground extension in 1H23
Additionally, the company has advanced with an additional drilling campaign and technical studies on its satellite exploration asset Palestina. At Palestina, Atlantic Nickel has been primarily focused on resources declaration. The project is located 25km from Santa Rita and will benefit from the existing Santa Rita process plant. A pre-feasibility study for Palestina is planned in 1H23.
About Appian
Appian Capital Advisory LLP is the investment advisor to long-term value focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining related companies.
Appian is a leading investment advisor in the metals and mining industry, with global experience across South America, North America, Australia and Africa and a successful track record of supporting companies to achieve their development targets, with a global operating portfolio overseeing nearly 5,000 employees.
Appian has a global team of 54 experienced professionals with offices in London, Toronto, Lima, Belo Horizonte, Vancouver, Montreal and Perth.
For more information, please visit www.appiancapitaladvisory.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.
About Atlantic Nickel
Atlantic Nickel is the owner and operator of Santa Rita, an open-pit nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide operation located in Bahia, Brazil. Santa Rita is an operating open pit mine that is planning to transition to underground mining to extend its mine life to 34 years. The mine benefits from US$1bn of prior investment and has a plant capacity of 6.5 Mtpa. One of the largest open pit nickel sulphide mines in the world, Santa Rita is a high-quality asset. It is one of a few remaining nickel sulphide mines globally that can offer additional supply towards the production of Class I nickel products and so has exposure to the high-growth potential of the electric vehicle industry.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 1, at 2:00 PM EST, Blue Star Families, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, will convene a Blue Star Tips virtual town hall entitled "Be Healthy and Thrive this Fall '22".
Dr. Fauci announced last week that he will be stepping down from his leadership role in the presidential administration and as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Since the beginning of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Fauci has been the leading voice on response and public education.
This panel will be one of the last opportunities to ask Dr. Fauci and other health experts on the most up to date health information as we head into fall. With the added challenge of possibly changing duty stations or worries about the ongoing health crises, this Blue Star Tips virtual town hall aims to provide information to make sure military families are supported and have the resources needed as they make these changes.
The event is free, and registration is required in advance: https://www.tfaforms.com/4999399
About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is the nation's largest grass-roots military family support organization, with a mission to support military families to improve military readiness. Its distinctive approach builds stronger communities around military families through knowledge and programs that address the unique needs of those who serve. Blue Star Families' nationally recognized surveys and analysis give military families an important voice that informs policymakers and its military family programs. It uses the power of its collective resources and cross-sector collaborations to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of members of military families to strengthen the troops, their families, and our nation as a whole. For more information, including the upcoming Blue Star Families Welcome Week events and opportunities to get involved, please visit bluestarfam.org.
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Final Eagles report card: Grading one of the most talented teams in franchise history
The Eagles' talent carried the team to the Super Bowl, but which position groups deserve good grades and which need improvement?
Despite the ending, the 2022 Eagles will go down as one of the most talented rosters in franchise history.
The team set multiple records and received memorable performances from nearly the entire roster. For one final time, let’s look back and hand out grades to each position group.
Quarterbacks
Active roster: Jalen Hurts, Gardner Minshew, Ian Book
Unrestricted free agents: Minshew
Hurts has risen to the top tier of NFL quarterbacks. He produced an MVP-caliber season in his second year as the starter. Over 18 games across the regular season and playoffs, Hurts compiled a 66.5% completion rate with 4,280 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and just six interceptions. He also recorded 903 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns with three fumbles lost. General manager Howie Roseman acknowledged during his end-of-season press conference that the team intends to engage with Hurts on a long-term extension. After he showed tremendous strides in his development and directed the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance, Hurts is due for a large payday. The 26-year-old Minshew has aspirations to be an NFL starter, but he didn’t help his stock much during his two fill-in appearances late in the season. Minshew completed 44-of-76 passes for 663 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.
Grade: A
» READ MORE: Jalen Hurts was almost perfect in the Super Bowl for the Eagles. Pay him. $250 million, guaranteed.
Running backs
Active roster: Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, Trey Sermon
Reserve/Future: Kennedy Brooks
Unrestricted free agents: Sanders, Scott
Sanders delivered his best season in a make-or-break contract year. The first-time Pro Bowl selection showed explosiveness en route to recording multiple career-high marks: 1,269 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns, and just two fumbles. He labored a bit toward the finish line with Gainwell earning more looks throughout the playoffs. How Sanders’ market unfolds in free agency will be particularly interesting considering there’s a plethora of talented options hitting the open market with him, including All-Pro Josh Jacobs and fellow Penn State alumnus and Pro Bowler Saquon Barkley. If Sanders takes a huge discount, the Eagles would surely welcome him back. But based on the franchise’s history with contracts given out to running backs, it’s difficult imagining the team running it back with Sanders as the lead horse. The Eagles will need to ask themselves whether or not they’re confident Gainwell can take over the starter role, and they’ll need to allocate additional resources at the position — likely a mid-round draft pick — if Sanders doesn’t re-sign.
Grade: B+
» READ MORE: Eagles free agency: Which players should they prioritize re-signing before next month?
Tight ends
Active roster: Dallas Goedert, Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra
Reserve/Injured: Tyree Jackson
Reserve/Future: Dalton Keene
Exclusive rights free agent: Jackson
Goedert is a top-five tight end. If it weren’t for his mid-season shoulder injury, he would’ve made a strong push for his first Pro Bowl selection. The offense appears extremely bright with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Goedert under team control for the foreseeable future. Stoll and Calcaterra combined for 16 catches and 204 yards.
Grade: B+
» READ MORE: Avonte Maddox and Dallas Goedert are precisely where they dreamed of being — Eagles in the Super Bowl
Wide receivers
Active roster: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Zach Pascal, Quez Watkins, Britain Covey, Greg Ward, Devon Allen, Tyrie Cleveland
Unrestricted free agents: Pascal
Brown and Smith reached unprecedented heights during their first season as teammates with both receivers setting franchise records for most receiving yards and receptions in a single season, respectively. Brown and Smith also became the first WR duo in franchise history to record 1,000-plus receiving yards each. The Eagles could use an upgrade at WR3. Watkins, in his own words, “took a step back” this season. He was the intended receiver on at least two of Hurts’ six interceptions — a pair of turnovers that arguably could’ve been avoided with better effort and more crisp route-running. Pascal was effective in his role as the team’s enforcer. He was used sparingly in the pass game, but proved to be a plus blocker.
Grade: A
» READ MORE: ‘I expected more’: Inside Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith’s relentless approach to reaching the Super Bowl
Offensive line
Active roster: Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Jason Kelce, Isaac Seumalo, Lane Johnson, Andre Dillard, Jack Driscoll, Cam Jurgens, Cameron Tom, Sua Opeta, Tyree Robinson, Fred Johnson, Roderick Johnson
Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform: Brett Toth
Reserve/Future: Julian Good-Jones, Jarrid Williams
Commissioner Exempt List: Josh Sills
Unrestricted free agents: Kelce, Seumalo, Dillard
It was bittersweet for many to watch Kelce walk off the field while his brother, Travis, celebrated the Chiefs’ victory in Super Bowl LVII. Kelce enters the offseason once again contemplating retirement. The five-time All-Pro turns 36 in November, and has shown no signs of slowing down. Kelce received the highest PFF grade (89.5) on the Eagles. If Kelce returns, there will be a hole to fill on his right side with Seumalo likely to warrant a lucrative deal. Enter Jurgens, who has been cross training between center, his natural position, and right guard ever since the Eagles selected him in the second round of last year’s draft. Jurgens flashed during the summer. Now, he seems poised to take on a larger role on one of the league’s most productive O-lines.
Grade: A
» READ MORE: The Jason Kelce brand has limitless opportunities post-Eagles, but it makes retirement ‘very daunting’
Defensive tackle
Active roster: Fletcher Cox, Javon Hargrave, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Linval Joseph, Ndamukong Suh, Marvin Wilson
Reserve/Injured: Marlon Tuipulotu
Reserve/Non-football Injury: Noah Elliss
Unrestricted free agents: Cox, Hargrave, Joseph, Suh
Even after drafting Williams and Davis in consecutive years, the Eagles might prefer to address the trenches again in a couple of months. After all, the team’s well-known approach to building and drafting with a long-term lens is through bulking up the offensive and defensive lines. Cox is one of the most impactful players in franchise history, but he’s on the backend of his storied career and he was one of the team’s highest-paid players in 2022. If Cox is still seeking top dollar, then he might need to look elsewhere. The Eagles will be looking for Davis to take the next step in Year 2. Williams was a pleasant emergence toward the end of the regular season; he could be in line for a bigger role. If Joseph, 35 in October, still wants to continue playing football, he’ll warrant attention after proving he can still be a productive player and veteran presence.
Grade: B+
» READ MORE: Brandon Graham and Fletcher Cox enjoying each other going into possibly their last game as Eagles
Defensive end
Active roster: Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, Robert Quinn, Tarron Jackson, Matt Leo
Reserve/Injured: Derek Barnett, Janarius Robinson
Unrestricted free agents: Graham, Barnett, Quinn
If the Eagles had to choose to bring back just one of their longest-tenured vets from the defensive line, Graham might be the ideal option. Not only did Graham successfully recover from his torn Achilles injury, but also he strung together his most productive season at age 34. He was a clear beneficiary from playing in a reserve role behind lead edge rushers Sweat and Haason Reddick. Graham eclipsed double-digit sacks (11) for the first time in his career and he added 35 tackles and 16 quarterback hits. Sweat, 25, seemingly only improves as his career progresses. Sweat and Graham joined Reddick and Hargrave with the Eagles becoming the first team in NFL history to have four players record double-digit sack seasons.
Grade: A
» READ MORE: Josh Sweat’s injury problems and envy of past Super Bowl teammates fuel the Eagles defensive end’s drive
SAM linebacker/Edge
Active roster: Haason Reddick, Patrick Johnson, Kyron Johnson
Unrestricted free agents: None
The Eagles and Reddick pairing was a perfect match. The Temple alumnus and Camden native was flat-out dominant in his debut season with his hometown team. It’s a shame Reddick, along with pass rushers from the Eagles and Chiefs, weren’t able to have their talents on full display during the Super Bowl with players dealing with sloppy and slippery field conditions.
Grade: A
» READ MORE: How Haason Reddick’s persistent quest to become a top edge rusher spurred the Eagles’ Super Bowl run
Linebacker
Active roster: T.J. Edwards, Kyzir White, Nakobe Dean, Davion Taylor, Christian Ellis
Reserve/Injured: Shaun Bradley
Unrestricted free agents: Edwards, White
Edwards and White provided the Eagles with stability at a position that lacked consistency for much of the past decade. Yet, the middle level of the defense still seemed to pose one of the team’s few weaknesses. White began the season lights-out but tailed off toward the end while he dealt with a nagging ankle injury. Edwards wore the defensive headset and was a key communicator in the huddle. The Eagles likely won’t have continuity at linebacker with Dean ready to step in. The main decision they’re up against is picking between Edwards, a former undrafted prospect out of Wisconsin in 2019, or White, a native of Macungie. Both linebackers could also test free agency and wait and see how their individual markets unfold.
Grade: B-
» READ MORE: Military veterans impacted Nakobe Dean, and the Eagles rookie is giving back through community service
Cornerbacks
Active roster: Darius Slay, James Bradberry, Avonte Maddox, Zech McPhearson, Josh Jobe, Josiah Scott, Mario Goodrich
Reserve/Future: Tristin McCollum
Unrestricted free agents: Bradberry
It’d be ideal to run it back with the Slay-Bradberry-Maddox trio, but it’s difficult imagining Bradberry returning, especially considering his stellar All-Pro season. He’ll be remembered for a long time for his holding penalty at the end of the Super Bowl, but Bradberry proved to be one of the league’s top shutdown corners. There’s a good chance he winds up being the highest-paid cornerback in free agency. The Eagles will need to identify another player to pair with Slay as the NFL continues trending toward a passing league.
Grade: A
» READ MORE: James Bradberry has his ‘vindication’ as the Eagles’ crafty All-Pro corner after the Giants cut him
Safeties
Active roster: Marcus Epps, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Reed Blankenship, K’Von Wallace, Andre Chachere
Unrestricted free agents: Epps, Gardner-Johnson
Exactly what kind of market will Epps demand? He was a solid piece in his first season as the full-time starter. But he also was surrounded by star playmakers in Gardner-Johnson, Bradberry, and Slay. If the Eagles and Epps can find some middle ground, it might be worth bringing him back for continuity and development purposes. Gardner-Johnson has alluded across social media that he deserves to be paid handsomely in free agency. He missed five games with a lacerated kidney but still finished tied for the league lead in interceptions (six). Blankenship, who went undrafted last year out of Middle Tennessee, impressed early on and made the initial 53-man roster. He was fine in filling in for Gardner-Johnson and even picked off Aaron Rodgers during his first meaningful snaps, but Blankenship also struggled at certain times. With his first NFL offseason, he’ll be on track to benefit from extended continuity. It’ll be interesting to see how the team’s next defensive coordinator values safety performance in regards to his overall scheme. That could determine whether or not Gardner-Johnson and/or Epps returns.
Grade: B+
» READ MORE: ‘Can’t stand this heat, get out of my way’: Trash-talking C.J. Gardner-Johnson remade himself with the Eagles
Specialists
Active roster: K Jake Elliott, P Arryn Siposs, P Brett Kern, LS Rick Lovato
Unrestricted free agents: Kern, Lovato
It was a disservice that the Eagles declined to bring in another punter during training camp last summer. Siposs showed more bust than boom potential during his first season, and while there were some slight improvements in Year 2, he failed to perform under the brightest lights when he shanked a punt that was returned by Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney for a Super Bowl-record 65 yards. Special teams was shaky throughout the season, but Elliott was again solid. He’s the main factor why the grading here stays above the C mark.
Grade: B-
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Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | Wimbledon
Jessica Pegula (No. 4 ranking) will meet Marketa Vondrousova (No. 42) in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 11.
Pegula carries -150 odds to grab a spot in the femifinals against Vondrousova (+120).
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Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova Match Information
- Tournament: Wimbledon
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Date: Tuesday, July 11
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
- Court Surface: Grass
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Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova Prediction and Odds
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Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova Trends and Insights
- Pegula advanced past Lesia Tsurenko 6-1, 6-3 in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
- Vondrousova will look to maintain momentum after a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over No. 33-ranked Marie Bouzkova in the Round of 16 on Sunday.
- Pegula has played 21.1 games per match in her 58 matches over the past 12 months (across all court types).
- In her three matches on grass over the past year, Pegula has played an average of 20.3 games.
- Vondrousova is averaging 20.6 games per match in her 33 matches played in the past 12 months across all court surfaces, winning 59.1% of those games.
- Vondrousova is averaging 21.3 games per match and 11.5 games per set through seven matches on grass in the past year.
- Pegula and Vondrousova have not matched up against each other since 2015.
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Lincoln teen shot at Seacrest Field
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police said a 17-year-old was shot at Seacrest Field Wednesday evening.
LPD said the victim and some of his friends met up with a group of people at Seacrest Field, south of 70th and A Streets, around 7:30 p.m. Police said the two groups had a social media feud prior to the meetup. Police said a boy wearing a mask over his face got out of the vehicle with a handgun and shot towards the vehicle the victim was in, striking both the vehicle and the victim.
Police said the bullet grazed the victim on the left side of his head. He was taken to the hospital by a friend. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Police said a 15- year-old boy was developed as a suspect and was taken into custody following the execution of a search warrant at his residence.
Due to the involvement of firearms, the Lincoln Police Department SWAT Team was utilized. The 15-year-old was lodged in the Lancaster County Youth Services Center for Second Degree Assault, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony and Discharging a Firearm into a Vehicle.
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WA Spokane WA Zone Forecast for Monday, August 8, 2022
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216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
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Including the cities of Anatone and Peola
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Hot. Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the 90s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Southwest wind
5 to 15 mph overnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning. Rainfall amounts less than a
quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s to mid 60s. Highs in the lower 80s to lower 90s.
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Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Hot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles. Highs 97 to
100. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Southeast wind 5 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
South wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. South wind 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the 90s.
Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Clear. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ038-092300-
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy. A chance
of sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs in the 90s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers
overnight. Lows in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the 90s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s to upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s to
lower 90s. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ041-044-092300-
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere,
Waterville, and Mansfield
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles. Highs in the mid
to upper 90s. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
overnight. Lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s. North wind 5 to
15 mph in the evening, becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 90s.
Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 60s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
80s to mid 90s. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s to
lower 90s. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ043-092300-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, and Nespelem
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy. A
chance of sprinkles. Highs 95 to 100.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers
overnight. Lows in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Hot. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 95 to 100. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 80s to
mid 90s. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ047-092300-
Central Chelan County-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles. Highs in the 90s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers
overnight. Lows in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 90s. Chance of
precipitation 40 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of
an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s
to lower 90s. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
$$
WAZ048-092300-
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of sprinkles in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers
overnight. Lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
80s to upper 90s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall
amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts
possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s
to upper 80s. Lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
$$
WAZ049-092300-
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
216 AM PDT Tue Aug 9 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Sunny with a chance of rain showers in the morning, then
mostly cloudy with a chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Highs
in the 90s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers
overnight. Lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the 90s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s to mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs
in the 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper
50s. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s.
$$
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BOSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is the June 2022 Monthly Update for the Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. (NYSE: ASG)
Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc.
Ticker: ASG
Monthly Update, June, 2022
Investment Approach:
Fund Style: All-Cap Growth
Fund Strategy: Combines three growth style investment managers, each with a distinct capitalization focus (small-, mid- and large-cap) selected and continuously monitored by the Fund's Investment Advisor.
Investment Managers:
Weatherbie Capital, LLC
Small-Cap Growth
Congress Asset Management Company, LLP
Mid-Cap Growth
Sustainable Growth Advisers, LP
Large-Cap Growth
New Holdings
Agiliti, Inc.
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.
Holdings Liquidated
Illumina, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Ranpak Holdings Corp.
The net asset value (NAV) of a closed-end fund is the market value of the underlying investments (i.e., stocks and bonds) in the Fund's portfolio, minus liabilities, divided by the total number of Fund shares outstanding. However, the Fund also has a market price; the value at which it trades on an exchange. If the market price is above the NAV the Fund is trading at a premium. If the market price is below the NAV the Fund is trading at a discount.
Performance returns for the Fund are total returns, which includes dividends, and are net of management fees and other Fund expenses. Returns are calculated assuming that a shareholder reinvested all distributions. Past performance cannot predict future investment results.
Performance will fluctuate with changes in market conditions. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance information shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that shareholders would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. Shareholders must be willing to tolerate significant fluctuations in the value of their investment. An investment in the Fund involves risk, including loss of principal.
Sources of distributions to shareholders may include ordinary dividends, long-term capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source of all distributions in 2022 for tax reporting purposes will be made after year end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Based on current estimates no portion of the distributions consists of a return of capital. These estimates may not match the final tax characterization (for the full year's distributions) contained in shareholder 1099-DIV forms after the end of the year.
All data is as of June 30, 2022 unless otherwise noted.
Liberty All-Star® Growth Fund, Inc.
1-800-241-1850
www.all-starfunds.com
libinfo@alpsinc.com
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BAODING, China, Nov. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 14, GWM WEY Coffee 01 unfolded the media test drives in Europe, igniting an upsurge of intelligent new energy vehicle experience.
Journalists from the most distinguished media outlets in Europe such as STERN.de, auto-illustrierte, AUTONOTIZEN, and ACS AUTO participated in the test drive. They tested the vehicle on highways and country roads.
WEY Coffee 01, the first SUV of GWM launched in Europe, adopts GWM's latest hybrid technology and intelligent platform. During the test drives, its excellent performance and advanced intelligent experience won various positive comments from journalists.
STERN.de, a renowned news website, commented that WEY Coffee 01 is a pleasant and relaxing road-trip SUV.
In the European market, WEY Coffee 01, equipped with GWM hybrid technology, has more advantages in excellent performance and high efficiency. The model adopts a 2.0L turbo engine and 2 high-performance electric motors, which enables the automatic adjustment of power output according to users' driving habits and modes.
"WEY Coffee 01's powertrain is great. The electromotor, transmission, and engine interact with each other well. There were no bumps or power breaks. When accelerating, we feel we are in an electric car. We can't feel the bump or power break," noted auto-illustrierte, a well-known auto magazine.
WEY Coffee 01 is equipped with many intelligent configurations, allowing test drivers to feel the convenience and safety provided by cutting-edge technology. "You get the maximum of technology for the price," said Markus Rutishauser, a journalist from specialist automotive media ACS AUTO, after a test drive.
Based on the GWM intelligent platform, the tech features of WEY Coffee 01 such as intelligent voice and augmented reality Head-up Display (AR-HUD) demonstrate the most advanced technology to the test drive participants.
AUTONOTIZEN, a professional automotive review media outlet, commented, "WEY Coffee 01's standard AR-HUD can give clear directions under the heavy traffic in the capital of Portuguese. Its moveable arrows clearly indicate the correct exit at the roundabout. It's better than the screen of VW's current models."
WEY Coffee 01 (for the European market) is also equipped with several intelligent driver assistance systems, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Active Lane Control (ALC). When the drivers are about to overtake or change lanes, BSW can help avoid collisions in blind spots and deliver a safe and relaxing driving experience. In September 2022, the model achieved a scoring rate of 94% on the SAFETY ASSIST test of Euro NCAP.
After the test drive, the GWM Europe team communicated with the journalists to get more suggestions about the vehicle. In a workshop, Henry Meng, the President of GWM Europe, said, "We are still looking at new technologies which can be applied individually to our different brands."
In the future, GWM plans to build more new energy models based on hybrid technology and intelligent platform, providing customers with more intelligent and high-quality driving experiences around the world.
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"Blessing of the Elders" celebrates America's rich spiritual legacy of the Black Church
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T.D. Jakes was honored at the Museum of the Bible's Blessing of The Elders event on June 23 to celebrate his accomplishments as both a revered communicator, pastor and global humanitarian. The event honored the Black church's impact in America and how it has pioneered the way for many Americans to hear the message of the Bible.
John Hope Bryant, chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, led the tribute of Jakes with these words:
"[T.D. Jakes] is the ultimate translator and can communicate to all people, from business to ministry to global philanthropy. On Sunday, his message of hope and love is reaching millions around this globe, and by Monday he's in his director's chair producing some of the most compelling faith-based films and stories. On Tuesday, he's overseeing real estate development that will bring affording housing and economic opportunities to thousands, and by Wednesday he's helping the formerly incarcerated through his [Texas] offender reentry program. Now through his foundation, he's preparing people for the 21st-century workforce. T.D. Jakes is a man who understands the Scripture's charge to 'go into all the world and preach the gospel.' It's an honor to know him and call him friend."
As the senior pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational, multicultural church and global humanitarian organization based in Dallas, Jakes has built more than a church. He has built a multi-faceted, faith-based organization whose impact reaches well beyond the pulpit by using business and community outreach as a force for good. Jakes believes that faith is what connects us all – be it faith in a higher power, faith in ourselves, or faith in the goodness of humanity. Jakes' ability to transcend cultural, racial, gender and socioeconomic barriers has transformed him into a guide and global leader for presidents and paupers alike around the world.
John Sharp, chief relations officer at Museum of the Bible, has long said that spiritual renewal in America could come through the Black church. The Blessing of the Elders initiative is intended to honor Black pastors across the U.S. who have been committed to the call of preaching and caring for others. It acknowledges their exceptional contribution as vitally important to the development of America's biblical values.
Along with Jakes, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr., Dr. John M. Perkins, Rev. Dr. A. R. Bernard Sr., Dr. Tony Evans, and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie were also honored.
B-roll footage and photos of the event are available.
Jakes will look to make an impact on thousands of women next during his Woman, Thou Art Loosed! conference in Atlanta, Sept. 22-24. The conference brings inspirational and motivational speakers to the stage to help women around the world be loosed from a myriad of strongholds, transforming them into revelations that help women to change the world.
About The Potter's House
Located in Dallas, The Potter's House is a 30,000-member nondenominational, multicultural church and humanitarian organization led by Bishop T. D. Jakes, twice featured on the cover of Time magazine as America's Best Preacher and as one of the nation's 25 Most Influential Evangelicals. The Potter's House has four locations: The Potter's House of Dallas, The Potter's House of Fort Worth, The Potter's House of North Dallas and The Potter's House OneLA.
Media contacts:
Jordan Hora, 214.608.2006
Christine Cape, 404.545.0085
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Grand Rapids Public Schools is again lowering its graduation requirements to help students who may struggle to graduate on time because of learning disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grand Rapids Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution temporarily lowering the district’s graduation requirements on Monday, March 6. The credit change will only remain in effect for the graduating classes of 2023 and 2024, involving current juniors and seniors.
Students who graduate from GRPS this spring or next year will only need 18 credit hours to graduate, down from the 22 credits usually required by GRPS. With 18 credit hours, students will still meet the state of Michigan’s graduation standards.
This is the third year in a row that GRPS has lowered its credit requirements to help students graduate on time during the pandemic.
Jonathan Harper, GRPS director of curriculum, said the credit change is intended to help students who were in high school during the pandemic. The class of 2024, who were freshmen in 2020, is the last section of students who were in high school during the 2020-21 school year.
GRPS was fully or partially remote for the entire 2020-21 year, which means high schoolers at the time spent a year of their secondary instruction online. Students didn’t receive the same amount of instructional time as they would have in-person, and many students struggled to transition from virtual to hybrid learning, the amendment states.
“These classes of our scholars were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent closures and disruption to instruction, and when we transitioned to virtual learning,” Harper explained to the board Monday. “So, the resolution that is in front of you now is to extend that that amendment for the graduating class of 2023 and the graduating class of 2024.”
Michigan Merit Curriculum graduation standards require students to complete the following 18 credits during high school: four English credits, four math credits, three science credits, three social studies credits, one physical education/health credit, one fine arts credit and two world language credits.
GRPS requires students to acquire an additional four credits in elective classes during high school, bringing the total required credits for graduation to 22.
Trustee Katherine Downes Lewis commended the credit change, which she said will help many students like her own granddaughter who struggled with school during the pandemic.
“I’m really glad we’re doing this for the kids, because so many kids suffered from the pandemic,” she said. “Unless you had a kid going through high school, you have no idea what that difference is, so I think reaching out with a little bit of grace is the perfect thing to do.
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Passenger opens airplane exit door during flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.
Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially open the door, the Transport Ministry said.
The person was detained by airport police on suspicion of violating the aviation security law, a ministry statement said. The person’s identity and motive weren’t immediately released.
The law bars passengers from handling exit doors and other equipment on board and provides for penalties of up to 10 years in prison, the ministry said.
The plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju. The flight is normally about an hour, and the incident occurred when the plane was reaching the Daegu airport at an altitude of 700 feet (213 meters).
A video apparently taken by a person on board that was posted on social media shows some passengers’ hair being whipped by the air blowing into the cabin through the open door.
The passengers included teenage athletes on their way to a track and field competition. Some screamed and cried in panic, Yonhap news agency reported, citing their unidentified coach.
Yonhap quoted other passengers as saying they suffered severe ear pain after the door opened. It said some cabin crew shouted for help from passengers to prevent the door from being opened.
Twelve people were taken to hospitals for treatment, according to the Transportation Ministry. Emergency officials in Daegu said the injured people suffered breathing problems and other minor symptoms.
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Nadler defeats Maloney in battle of top House Democrats
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, who twice led fights to impeach former President Donald Trump, defeated U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a Democratic primary Tuesday after a court forced the two veteran lawmakers into the same New York City congressional district.
Nadler’s victory ends a 30-year run in Congress for Maloney, who battled to get government aid for people sickened by clouds of toxic soot after the Sept. 11 attacks.
The unusual fight between incumbents who have spent decades working together was the result of a redistricting process that lumped Nadler’s home base on the west side of Manhattan together with Maloney’s on the east side, with neither willing to run in another part of the city.
In his victory speech, Nadler said he and Maloney “have spent much of our adult lives working together to better both New York and our nation. I speak for everyone in this room tonight when I thank her for her decades of service to our city.”
Nadler also defeated Suraj Patel, a 38-year-old lawyer and lecturer at New York University who has now failed to advance out of a Democratic congressional primary in three straight tries.
Nadler, 75, was first elected to Congress in 1992. As chair of the House Judiciary Committee, he led both impeachments of Trump. Nadler was buoyed in the last weeks of the campaign by endorsements from The New York Times and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
He pledged he would go back to Congress “with a mandate to fight for the causes so many of us know to be right,” including abortion access and climate change.
Maloney, 76, also first elected in 1992, is the first woman to chair the House Oversight and Reform Committee. She is known for her longtime advocacy for Sept. 11 first responders seeking compensation for diseases they attribute to contamination from the destruction of the World Trade Center. She wore a firefighter’s jacket on Capitol Hill and at the 2019 Met Gala.
Maloney said women in politics still face “misogyny” today, something she said she experienced herself in her campaign this year.
“I’m really saddened that we no longer have a woman representing Manhattan in Congress,” Maloney added. “It has been a great, great honor and a joy and a privilege to work for you.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Maloney “a champion for integrity” in a statement on the race and said “her longtime public service will be profoundly missed in the Congress.”
Pelosi also congratulated Nadler, saying he “has been a commanding force for freedom and justice” and that the country would “greatly benefit from his continued leadership.”
Few policy differences between Nadler, Maloney and Patel emerged during the primary campaign.
All support abortion rights, the Green New Deal and tighter restrictions on gun ownership. Patel argued that Nadler’s and Maloney’s generation failed to achieve Democratic goals like codifying Roe v. Wade and should cede to new blood.
Nadler and Maloney countered that their seniority in Congress brings clout that benefits New Yorkers.
Friends for many years, the two Democrats lamented having to run against each other — something that only happened after a court redrew the boundaries of the state’s congressional districts after concluding the legislature botched the process.
“I didn’t want to run against my good friend, Jerry Nadler,” Maloney said at a recent debate. “We have been friends and allies for years. Unfortunately, we were drawn into the same district.”
Still, on the campaign trail Maloney said that as a woman, she would fight harder to protect abortion rights than Nadler.
Asked at a debate how his record differed from that of Maloney, Nadler cited his votes against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act, and in favor of the Iran nuclear deal. Maloney, also elected to Congress in 1992, voted the other way on all three.
Maloney also came under fire from her opponents for her past positions on vaccines, including in 2006 when she introduced legislation directing the federal government to study the debunked theory that vaccines can cause autism. Maloney insisted that she supports vaccines and regretted having ever questioned vaccine safety.
The primary winner in the overwhelmingly Democratic district will face Republican Michael Zumbluskas in the November general election.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One person is dead after a northeast Charlotte homicide Tuesday evening, according to CMPD.
The incident happened around 7:00 p.m. on the 4900 block of Malibu Drive near The Plaza.
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Upon arrival, police say a male victim was found with ‘traumatic injuries.’ Paramedics pronounced that person deceased on the scene.
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Revolutionary next-generation solution for operation and command centers enables real-time critical decision-making and collaboration for defense, government, enterprise, and public safety organizations
MONTREAL, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - July 14, 2022 - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming, networking, and visual collaboration solutions, today announced the release of Haivision Command 360™, its next-generation critical visual collaboration platform for today's extended operations and command and control environments. Command 360 enables response teams to make real-time decisions by centralizing all video, data, communication, and visualization sources into a fully secure multi-site video wall solution.
Command 360 is the first major new release stemming from Haivision's recent acquisition of Haivision MCS, LLC (formerly CineMassive Displays, LLC), highlighting the successful integration of the company and leveraging product, technology, and sales synergies. Command 360 is the result of years of advanced visualization experience in the most demanding environments including combat command centers, global security operation centers, cyber security response centers, network operation centers, real-time crime centers, and joint emergency response centers.
"The release of Command 360 is a major milestone for our company," expressed Mirko Wicha, President and CEO of Haivision. "This disruptive platform delivers real-time information to empower informed, mission-critical decisions. Command 360 embodies Haivision's approach to security, scalability, real-time performance, and unmatched reliability."
Unlike complex, hardware centric solutions requiring extensive programming, the Command 360 software platform can be rapidly set up and fully operational using its intuitive configuration wizard. Once operational, Command 360 delivers the advanced functionality needed to coordinate and manage an entire operations center through its easy-to-use, secure, browser-based user interface.
Today, global enterprises, defense, government, and public safety organizations are under intense pressure to collaborate seamlessly across a range of locations. Command 360 is designed to effortlessly scale from a central operations center to support remote or portable systems as well as geographically distributed multi-site locations, with no impact on performance.
"Customers want a visual collaboration platform that's quick to set up and deploy but must also provide the flexibility to scale. With Command 360, we created a browser-based solution that's incredibly easy to set up and can be integrated to provide end users with a streamlined operational workflow almost immediately," said Mahmoud Al-Daccak, CTO of Haivision. "Unlike anything else on the market, users also have unlimited multi-site and remote scalability capabilities enabling them to quickly and easily incorporate geographically distributed systems and remote teams within a single platform."
Command 360 is one of the most secure visual collaboration platforms in the world, created to meet industry defense-grade and enterprise zero-trust model standards, including over one hundred new security features, giving users complete confidence in the security of their data, communications, and operations. The Command 360 open architecture enables seamless integration with Haivision's complete range of live video encoding, distribution, monitoring, and recording solutions.
Haivision Command 360 is now available. For more information, register for the live webinar – Introducing Haivision Command 360 – taking place on Thursday, July 28 at 12pm ET.
Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming, networking, and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. To learn more, visit Haivision at haivision.com.
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SARASOTA, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Nike® Air Jordans® — one from each of Michael Jordan's championship-clinching games — will be on display to the public this week for the first time since the G.O.A.T. last walked off the court. From the highest peaks of Jordan's legendary career, the six sneakers in the Dynasty Collection™ are the most important group of game-worn sneakers ever assembled.
Certified Sports Guaranty® (CSG®), a leading third-party sports card grading company, was entrusted to certify the authenticity and provenance of the sneakers in the Dynasty Collection. All six sneakers will now be showcased by CSG in a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, taking place July 27-31, 2022.
After Jordan claimed his first NBA title in 1991, he gave away one of his sneakers as a celebration of the achievement. He continued the tradition through his last championship-winning game. Carefully stored for decades, the shoes are in a remarkable state of preservation, not unlike the day Jordan took them off in the locker room.
"Even after examining the world's most important collectibles for four decades, the Dynasty Collection had the power to take my breath away," said Mark Salzberg, Chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group, of which CSG is part, "For the role these shoes play in our collective consciousness, how they relate to sports, fashion and celebrity, they are the contemporary Ruby Slippers, only rarer."
Nearly 25 years after his last NBA championship, Michael Jordan remains one of the most iconic and influential figures in the world. His daring and determination — the ability to make the impossible look effortless — galvanized a generation and continues to inspire. The last shot that brought "The Last Dance" to a close; the game that proved the Bulls were back three years after their first three-peat; the night Jordan won his first championship, announcing that the G.O.A.T. had arrived — Who can forget the thrill of witnessing greatness?
In 1984, long before his first NBA championship, the rookie Jordan inked a deal with Nike to release a new brand of sneaker: the Air Jordan. It became an immediate cultural phenomenon; more than $100 million in sales of the shoe were recorded in its first year alone. Today, the Air Jordan and its iconic Jumpman logo remain more relevant than ever, with billions of dollars in new sales recorded each year on top of an exploding secondary market.
The Dynasty Collection and its six Air Jordans are a direct connection to Jordan, his triumphs and the zeitgeist of the 1990s. When the G.O.A.T. arrived, winning his first title in 1991, he wore the Nike Air Jordan VI, modeled after his Porsche 911. For the Bulls' return to championship form in 1996, he wore the "Bred" with a translucent sole. For his sixth and final NBA Championship in 1998, he wore an early prototype of the Air Jordan XIV known as "Last Shot," fashioned to emulate the lines of his Ferrari 550 Maranello. All of these are in the Dynasty Collection, in addition to the VII from 1992 (the first without Nike branding), the VIII from 1993 (the "x-strap") and the XII from 1997 (the first with Nike Zoom Air).
"I've had the privilege of handling some of the rarest sneakers in the world, and this group is truly a grail like no other. Michael Jordan game-worn sneakers are among the most sought after and valuable sneakers for collectors — Sotheby's recently sold a pair of Michael Jordan's earliest known regular season Nikes for a record-setting $1.5 million," said Brahm Wachter, Sotheby's Head of Streetwear and Modern Collectibles. "To have all six game-worn, championship Michael Jordan sneakers in one set is absolutely unbelievable and should not be missed by any Jordan fan or collector while they can see them."
As sneakers have become one of the most high-profile collectibles categories, game-worn sneakers (some by Jordan), prototypes of famous shoes and other limited editions are selling for six figures and more regularly. Sneakers are now considered an asset class of their own, appealing to buyers seeking not only an investment opportunity but also something significant, both personally and culturally. Many find sneakers to be the ultimate culmination of function, fashion, history and celebrity.
"The six shoes from the six final games of Michael Jordan's six championships in the Dynasty Collection are the pinnacle of Air Jordan game-worn collectibles," said artist, entrepreneur and renowned sneaker collector DJ Skee. "The collection represents not only the moments that elevated Jordan into the zeitgeist as the most popular and maybe greatest athlete of all time, but also the moments that cemented the Air Jordan as the greatest sneaker line of all time."
CSG confirmed that each shoe was worn by Jordan in the final games of the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998 NBA championships. During the process of certifying the authenticity and provenance of the sneakers, in addition to working with other third-party photo-matching experts, CSG documented the shoes for posterity, taking thousands of professional, high-resolution images for 360-degree views of the shoes. CSG also obtained access to never-before-seen game photos to evaluate the shoes and establish that they are the ones worn by Jordan in his championship games.
These images will be made available on CSGcards.com so that the world can see the shoes up close and once again soar with Michael Jordan. Sign up at CSGcards.com/Jordan to get a first look at this virtual museum and receive exclusive content about the Dynasty Collection.
"CSG was honored and thrilled to be entrusted to certify the authenticity and provenance of the Dynasty Collection," said Andy Broome, Vice President of CSG. "Evaluating the sneakers — the innovative designs, the quality of materials, the scuffs and scratches accumulated on the court — and pouring over the game photos took me back to that incredible era when Jordan and the Bulls ruled the sports world."
Additional images available upon request.
Nike and Air Jordan are registered trademarks of Nike.
CSG is an expert and impartial authentication, grading and encapsulation service for sports cards. It is the latest company formed by the Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), the world's leading provider of services that add value and liquidity to collectibles. More than any other third-party sports card grading service, CSG uses advanced authentication and grading technology to make the certification process more precise and efficient. After a card has been certified by CSG, it is encapsulated in a display-worthy holder that provides superior long-term protection. CSG also offers the industry's strongest guarantee, which adds significant confidence, liquidity and value to the hobby. To learn more, visit CSGcards.com
CSG, NGC, NCS, PMG, CGC, CCS, ASG, CAG and CCG are the registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of America, and/or its related companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other names and marks referenced in this release are the trade names, trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners.
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East Palestine mother to Senate: ‘My seven-year-old has asked me if he is going to die’
Posted/updated on: March 22, 2023 at 5:09 pm(WASHINGTON) -- Some East Palestine, Ohio, residents are still grappling with the aftershock of last month's train derailment, with one mother offering compelling testimony about how the incident traumatized her young child.
The night of the incident, a "huge fireball" was visible from East Palestine resident Misti Allison's driveway, she testified to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, vowing, "We will never forget the night the train derailed."
"My seven-year-old has asked me if he is going to die from living in his own home. What do I tell him?" she asked lawmakers Wednesday.
Allison said the accident "put a scarlet letter on our town" that has resulted in tumbling home values and financial strain for the village.
"I'm here to put a face on this disaster," said Misti Allison, a mother of two who lives in East Palestine. "This isn't just a political issue. It is a people issue."
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw has repeatedly refused to commit to certain points on rail and worker safety and commitments to the East Palestine community. During the same hearing at which Allison spoke, Shaw refused to commit fully to backing the RAIL Act, proposed by Reps. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, and Emilia Strong-Sykes, D-Ohio, and the Railway Safety Act, proposed by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, -- saying the bills contained "potential for meaningful improvement," going just slightly further than prior remarks in which he refused to commit to backing the bipartisan Railway Safety Act amid intense political fallout.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Dunbar High School Principal Marlon Ball has been placed on administrative leave.
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AES Indiana filed a rate review request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on June 28. The company is seeking new rates that would tack on $17 to the average residential bill, an increase of about 13% compared to the current base rate, for a customer using 1,000 kWh per month.
AES said the increase would help cover “rising operational costs” and allow it to continue serving its customers. The utility noted it has not asked for a base rate increase since 2017.
The impact of inflation on operations and maintenance expenses, system upgrades and “enhancements to customer systems” were also cited as factors in the request.
This is separate from quarterly rate adjustments made as part of the fuel adjustment clause (FAC). Over the last two years, AES and other utility companies requested adjustments in rates because of volatility in the fuel market.
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WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service RENO NV
215 PM PDT Tue Jul 12 2022
...Heat, Smoke, and Thunderstorms Chances Continue...
* HEAT - An extended period of above normal temperatures is
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point to consider reducing, canceling or rescheduling strenuous
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* SMOKE - Smoke from the Washburn Fire near Yosemite will impact
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anticipated. The potential of denser smoke remains uncertain,
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* THUNDERSTORMS - A few thunderstorms remain possible through this
evening and overnight tonight. While coverage will be mainly
isolated, the biggest concerns with any storms that develop will
be for strong and erratic outflow winds and dry lightning. It
looks like the region will have a break from storms Wednesday
into Thursday with additional thunderstorms possible Friday
through the weekend. These storms could impact outdoor events
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Expanded Cross-Browser Testing Capabilities Supports Customer-Centric Testing Strategies
BOSTON , Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- mabl, the SaaS leader in intelligent test automation, today announced the introduction of cross-browser testing for Microsoft Edge. The new capability enables quality teams to expand test coverage across critical user journeys and tailor their testing strategy to match the real-world needs of their customers.
The deprecation of Internet Explorer earlier this year cemented the importance of Edge support for enterprise users, particularly those in industries like insurance, banking, and enterprise software. Supporting customers in these highly advanced sectors means that quality experiences when using Edge will be imperative for many B2B software organizations. With mabl, quality teams can expand test coverage across those critical user experiences with low-code, intelligent testing.
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Cross-browser testing for Edge harnesses the same powerful suite of mabl features designed to enhance the expertise of quality teams. Coupled with other recent releases including Shadow DOM support, Intelligent Wait, and automated accessibility checks, support for Microsoft Edge further delivers on the benefits of mabl's unified platform for test automation. Whether it's testing web apps in Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, or Microsoft Edge, mabl is unlocking comprehensive test coverage that supports high-quality user experiences.
Cross-browser testing for Microsoft Edge is now available to mabl customers in Enterprise and Growth plans as well as those in mabl's 14 day free trial.
mabl is the enterprise SaaS leader of intelligent, low-code test automation that empowers high-velocity software teams to embed automated end-to-end tests into the entire development lifecycle. mabl customers benefit from a unified platform for easily creating, executing, and maintaining reliable browser, API and mobile web tests that result in faster delivery of high-quality, business critical applications. That's why customer-centric brands like Charles Schwab, jetBlue, Dollar Shave Club, Stack Overflow, and many others rely on mabl to create the digital experiences their customers demand. Learn more at https://www.mabl.com; follow @mablhq on Twitter and @mabl on LinkedIn.
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LUND, Sweden, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansa Biopharma AB, "Hansa" (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA), pioneer in enzyme technology for rare immunological conditions, has today on June 30, 2022 held its Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting was conducted by advance voting only, without physical presence of shareholders, proxies and third parties. The Annual General Meeting of Hansa Biopharma AB (publ) (the "Company") passed the following resolutions.
Resolution regarding the adoption of the income statement and the balance sheet as well as consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet, appropriation of result and discharge from liability.
The Annual General Meeting resolved to adopt the income statement and balance sheet, consolidated income statement and balance sheet for 2021. Furthermore, it was resolved that the Company's results shall be carried forward and thus no dividend will be distributed. The Annual General Meeting also resolved to discharge the members of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from liability.
The number of members of the Board of Directors and auditors, election of the Board of Directors and auditor and remuneration to the Board of Directors and the auditor
The Annual General Meeting resolved that the members of the Board of Directors shall be six with no deputy members.
The Annual General Meeting resolved that Anders Gersel Pedersen, Andreas Eggert, Eva Nilsagård, Hilary Malone and Mats Blom are re-elected as members of the Board of Directors and election of Peter Nicklin as a new member of the Board of Directors for the period until the end of the next Annual General Meeting. The Annual General Meeting further resolved to elect Peter Nicklin as chair of the Board of Directors for the period until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.
The Annual General Meeting resolved to re-elect KPMG AB as auditor for the period until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.
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Resolution regarding principles for the appointment of the nomination committee
The Annual General Meeting resolved to adopt the proposed principles for appointment of the Nomination Committee.
Approval of the Board of Directors' remuneration report
The Annual General meeting approved the Board of Directors' remuneration report.
Resolution on guidelines for remuneration to members of management
The Annual General Meeting resolved to adopt the proposed guidelines for executive remuneration,
Resolution on amendment of the articles of association
The Annual General Meeting resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, to adopt the proposed amendments of the articles of association, whereby a new section is inserted in the articles of association which will set out the forum for resolving certain U.S. securities related complaints. The insertion of the section is conditional on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declaring the registration statement on Form F-1 relating to a potential initial public offering of American Depositary Shares in the U.S. representing common shares in Hansa Biopharma effective.
Resolution to adopt a long-term incentive program based on performance-based share rights for employees at Hansa Biopharma
The Annual General Meeting resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, to adopt a long-term incentive program based on performance-based share rights for employees of the Hansa Biopharma group ("Share Rights Program 2022"), whereby not more than 45 individuals within the Hansa Biopharma group may participate. The participants will receive performance based share rights which, subject to certain conditions being met, give the right to receive ordinary shares in the Company. A maximum of 624,615 share rights may be allotted to participants under the program. The Annual General Meeting further resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, to adopt certain hedging arrangements to ensure delivery of shares based on share rights to participants of the Share Rights Program 2022, the Option Program 2022 (as defined below) and the previously adopted and outstanding incentive programs approved by the Annual General Meetings held 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as to cover any social charges arising as a result of the programs. The hedging arrangements include an authorization for the Board of Directors to issue new class C shares, authorization to repurchase the issued class C shares and, following the reclassification into ordinary shares, resolution to transfer the ordinary shares free of charge to participants of the Share Rights Program 2022, the Option Program 2022 (as defined below) and the previously adopted and outstanding incentive programs approved by the annual general meetings held 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 as well as in the market in order to secure possible social contributions.
Resolution to adopt a long-term incentive program based on employee stock options for employees in Hansa Biopharma
The Annual General Meeting resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, to adopt a long-term incentive program for employees in Hansa Biopharma ("Option Program 2022"), whereby not more than 15 individuals within the Hansa Biopharma group may participate. The Option Program 2022 consists of employee stock options that have a vesting period of three (3) years, after which the holder is entitled to exercise the options for ordinary shares during a period of three (3) years. A maximum of 452,307 options may be allotted to participants under the program. The Annual General Meeting further resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, to authorize the Board of Directors to issue new class C shares, authorization to repurchase the issued class C shares and, following the reclassification into ordinary shares, resolution to transfer the ordinary shares free of charge to participants of the Option Program 2022, the Share Rights Program 2022 and the previously adopted and outstanding incentive programs approved by the annual general meetings held 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 as well as in the market in order to secure possible social contributions.
Resolution to authorize the Board of Directors to resolve on issue of ordinary shares and warrants and/or convertibles
The Annual General Meeting further resolved, in accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, to authorize the Board of Directors to, until the next Annual General Meeting, on one or more occasions, decide upon issuances of new ordinary shares, warrants and/or convertibles. New issues of ordinary shares and issues of warrants and/or convertibles may occur with or without preferential rights for shareholders of the Company and may be made either in cash and/or by way of set-off or contribution in kind or otherwise on specific terms. The number of shares issued, or number of shares created in connection with exercise of warrants or conversion of convertibles, may not correspond to a dilution of more than twenty per cent of the total number of shares outstanding at the Annual General Meeting's resolution on the authorization, after full exercise of the authorization. In the current position of the Company, it is of high importance for the Company's ability to build and maximize shareholder value to have, and it is the purpose of the proposed authorization to provide, sufficient financial flexibility and a broad acting scope for the Board of Directors, in particular to match significant commercial and pipeline growth acceleration opportunities with the available financing mandate, provide flexibility to quickly respond to strategic opportunities such as partnerships or collaborations or to expand the shareholder constituency in certain investor markets or in connection with the listing of the shares on a U.S. stock exchange.
More information about the resolutions is available in the notice and the complete propisals which are available on the Company's website, www.hansabiopharma.com.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A crash involving two tractor-trailers has closed a stretch of the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Indian River County.
The crash occurred Tuesday morning near mile marker 142.
According to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, the driver of one of the trucks had to be extricated from the vehicle and was flown to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.
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HAMBURG, Germany, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Körber, an international technology group, has signed an agreement to purchase enVista's platform of Enspire Commerce™ omnichannel solutions, including its order management system (OMS), and its freight audit and payment (FAP) service. enVista's capabilities expand Körber's portfolio to enable businesses to deliver upon ever-increasing consumer expectations in today's highly competitive omnichannel landscape.
Meeting today's consumer expectations requires digitization and integrated processes from order capture through final delivery. With this acquisition, Kӧrber becomes a single, global provider of omnichannel commerce, fulfillment, and transportation software. By combining Kӧrber's unique depth of software with enVista, organizations have a simple, compelling means of aligning and digitizing commerce and supply chain operations end-to-end.
"This acquisition is a great extension of our existing product portfolio and another important milestone towards our ambition to become a global supply chain software champion! At the same time, with more than 400 new colleagues and experts around the world, we are also substantially strengthening our footprint to further support our customers globally!", said Stephan Seifert, Chief Executive Officer at Körber Group. "We also see that our strategic cooperation with KKR - concluded in March 2022 - is already showing initial success, and we are all excited to go forward!" This announcement follows KKR's acquisition of a significant minority stake in Körber's supply chain software business in March 2022.
"Körber is the trusted fulfillment and distribution technology partner for thousands of organizations worldwide," said Chad Collins, Chief Executive Officer Software at Körber Business Area Supply Chain. "Acquiring enVista's commerce platform enables our customers to manage the life cycle of the order from multiple demand sources and network-wide inventory. The freight audit and payment service provides a single source of visibility and tracking typically not available in ERP or TMS solutions."
enVista's order management system (OMS), part of the Enspire Commerce platform, enables order visibility across channels and actionable data. These capabilities are heightened when in tandem with Kӧrber's fulfillment solutions. As a result, customer demands are met in real time. enVista's freight audit and payment (FAP) services will complement the businesses' OMS and WMS capabilities to provide unparalleled new levels of last-mile profitability, control, intelligence, and customer experience. By providing a single source of transportation visibility while simultaneously optimizing and governing transportation spend, enVista and Körber empower tomorrow's supply chains to fully unlock the value of their transportation activities.
"Leading retailers, distributors and brands realize commerce and supply chain solutions must integrate and digitize" said Jim Barnes, CEO at enVista. "Our next-generation omnichannel commerce and FAP solutions, combined with Körber's order fulfillment capabilities, deliver the seamless omnichannel brand experiences consumers expect. Körber's global sales, implementation and support capabilities will strengthen enVista offerings, providing new levels of value, competitive advantage and market momentum. I look forward to bringing my 30 years of experience in supply chain and commerce to the team."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
About Körber
We are Körber – an international technology group with about 12,000 employees, more than 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change. In the Business Areas Digital, Pharma, Supply Chain, Tissue and Tobacco, we offer products, solutions and services that inspire. We act fast to customer needs, we execute ideas seamlessly, and with our innovations we create added value for our customers. In doing so, we are increasingly building on ecosystems that solve the challenges of today and tomorrow. Körber AG is the holding company of the Körber Group. Find out more on www.koerber.com
About Körber Business Area Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Capable of delivering not just software, but automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. We are a global partner not just for today, but also as the needs of supply chains continue to evolve. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. Find out more on www.koerber-supplychain.com
About enVista
enVista is a global software, consulting, managed services and automation firm, optimizing and transforming physical and digital commerce for the world's leading manufacturers, distributors, 3PLs/LSPs, and omnichannel retailers. enVista uniquely optimizes and transforms physical and digital commerce – optimizing supply chain efficiencies to drive cost savings, and unifying commerce to drive customer engagement and revenue. These comprehensive capabilities, combined with enVista's market-leading Unified Commerce Platform, Enspire Commerce and the firm's ability to consult, implement and operate across supply chain, transportation, IT, enterprise business solutions and omnichannel commerce, allows mid-market and Fortune 100/5000 companies to leverage enVista as a trusted advisor across their enterprises. Consulting and solutions delivery are in our DNA. Let's have a conversation™. www.envistacorp.com
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Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES Asia, Taipei Wednesday 22 February 2023
TAIPEI, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMD and Arm have been gaining up on Intel in the server CPU market in the past few years, and the margins of the share that AMD had won over were especially large in 2022 as datacenter operators and server brands began finding that solutions from the number-2 maker growing superior to those of the long-time leader, according to Frank Kung, DIGITIMES Research analyst focusing primarily on the server industry, who anticipates that AMD's share will well stand above 20% in 2023, while Arm will get 8%.
Prices are one of the three major drivers that resulted in datacenter operators and server brands switching to AMD. Comparing server CPUs from AMD and Intel with similar numbers of cores, clockspeed, and hardware specifications, the price tags of most of the former's products are at least 30% cheaper than the latter's, and the differences could go as high as over 40%, Kung said.
Such a gap makes a key difference to server companies as they usually procure their CPUs in large volumes and picking AMD's solutions would make a major reduction in their costs. Since Intel's and AMD's processors are both based on the x86 architecture, compatibility is not an issue that server companies need to worry about, Kung noted.
AMD CPUs' high number of cores also makes them perfect for the server environment as the higher the number of cores a CPU has, the more servicing capability it can offer. AMD's 96-core Genoa-architected EPYC processor was launched in the fourth quarter of 2022 with a 128-core CPU set to debut in the first half of 2023, while Intel's best offering in terms of the core number still stays at 60 at the moment.
Support from TSMC is the second driver. AMD's server CPUs are all made via TSMC's latest manufacturing process, allowing them to feature top-notch performances, noted Kung, adding that thanks to TSMC's advanced technologies and high yield rate, AMD has not had a problem with missing its product launch schedule. However, such is not the case with Intel.
The third driver is the fact that Intel is manufacturing all its top-tier CPUs in house. Information from Intel's upstream suppliers shows that Intel's in-house manufacturing technologies have been rather unstable during the past several years, while server brands and datacenter operators have often seen Intel delaying the volume production schedule of its new server platform.
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Among datacenter operators, Microsoft and Google are the keenest in procuring servers powered by AMD's solutions. Currently, over 30% of server orders placed by the two cloud service providers are AMD-based models, while within server brands, HP Enterprise (HPE) is keener on AMD-powered servers.
Arm-based processors' penetration in the server market was a bit slower compared to AMD-based ones in 2022 in terms of market share increase, and the growth will decelerate even more in 2023, said Kung. However, in the long term, Arm-based processors will still have the potential for major growth.
Although Arm-based CPUs can achieve a neck-to-neck computing performance compared to x86-based ones from AMD and Intel while consuming much less power, compatibility is currently their biggest weakness.
Since most server programs are designed based on the x86 architecture, the problem is unlikely to fix until more Arm-based servers start to show up, attracting more middleware developers to join the market and write solutions to translate x86 codes for Arm systems.
However, datacenter operators and server brands are still aggressive about Arm processors' development in the server market. Amazon and Alibaba have already started working on Arm-based products before 2022, Microsoft and Google also began projects with Arm products in 2022, and HPE is expanding its adoption of Arm-based servers. Nvidia is now pushing its GPUs to support Arm architecture and Ampere is developing Arm-based chips. In the upcoming years, the opportunity from ESG is expected to take off for Arm CPUs as demand from large-scale datacenter and edge computing servers will surge, Kung added.
Chart 1: Server shipment share by CPU, 2020-2023
Source: DIGITIMES Research, February 2023
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Frank Kung has an MSc degree in Technology Innovation Management and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He has accumulated more than 10 years of research and project management experience at an industrial PC firm, the Institute of the Information Industry, etc. Currently, his main research areas include the server industry and application market observation, such as HPC, AI, data center, and edge computing development trends.
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- Settlement of at least $300 million is among largest ever shareholder derivative recoveries
- Plaintiffs overcame novel issues of jurisdiction and standing in creating precedent-setting case law to hold foreign companies and actors accountable in U.S. courts
- As Lead Counsel, Reid Collins successfully prosecuted groundbreaking claims against Renren insiders
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the New York State Supreme Court granted approval of a direct pay cash settlement totaling at least $300 million resolving the In re Renren, Inc. Derivative Litigation (NYSE:RENN), one of the largest cash settlements of a derivative action in history. (The aggregate cash payment to Renren's minority shareholders and ADS holders may exceed $300 million depending on the final determination of the number of shares and ADSs held by non-Defendants). The action alleges a complex scheme by Renren insiders to take the company's billion-dollar investment portfolio for themselves.
Litigation powerhouse Reid Collins & Tsai LLP, Lead Counsel for the derivative plaintiffs, originally announced the terms of the settlement in October 2021.
Reid Collins Founding Partner William T. Reid, IV on the resolution of the Renren litigation: "This is an extraordinary result by any measure. It is very rare to settle a case for more than the damages that we originally pleaded. Yet indeed, from the vantage point of minority shareholders, we have recovered more for them in this direct pay settlement than the damage claim we set forth in the complaint. Obtaining jurisdiction over these foreign defendants was no small task, but obtaining derivative standing was an even greater achievement. What little New York law existed on establishing derivative standing under Cayman law was adverse, but the facts of this case and a thorough presentation of Cayman law nonetheless allowed us to establish that the minority were in fact entitled to pursue the company's claim under the 'fraud on the minority' exception to the general rule against derivative standing. I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished in Renren, and of our clients, including Heng Ren Silk Investments, LLC in taking on this significant and important challenge."
The shareholder derivative suit arises from a highly unusual series of interrelated transactions through which Renren's allegedly corrupt insiders took Renren's investment portfolio for themselves in 2018 to the detriment of minority shareholders. The complaint centers on alleged breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with the transfer of Renren's most valuable assets, including a substantial stake in fast-growing lender Social Finance, Inc. ("SoFi") — for far less than fair market value — to a private company, Oak Pacific Investments ("OPI"), which is owned and controlled by Renren's CEO Joseph Chen and other controlling shareholders. Chen and affiliates stood on all sides of these transactions as major investors and/or directors in Renren, OPI, and SoFi itself, facilitated by Duff & Phelps, LLC, a financial advisor to a special committee of Renren's board of directors, who it is alleged aided and abetted these breaches of fiduciary duty
"We are very pleased to have achieved a positive outcome for all minority shareholders," said Alexander Shoghi, portfolio manager at Oasis Management.
"This is an important message American investors are sending to Chinese companies on our stock markets," said Peter Halesworth, founder and manager of Heng Ren. "U.S. shareholders will fight raw deals of bad actors from China in our stock markets."
In May 2020, Reid Collins defeated all motions to dismiss filed by the original defendants. In March 2021, the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department of New York State Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of all the motions to dismiss and rejected defendants' arguments over personal jurisdiction and contending that plaintiffs lack standing under Cayman Islands law. In April 2022, the New York State Supreme Court took the rare step of attaching all of the assets that OPI received in the 2018 transaction and required any sales proceeds up to $560 million be deposited in a New York escrow account.
Plaintiffs faced significant legal challenges to acquire U.S. jurisdiction over multiple foreign defendants and establish derivative standing under Cayman law. After an extensive investigation and litigation, Plaintiffs presented the complex details of the transactions and the conduct of the far-flung participants to the court, building a jurisdictional theory with which the court agreed completely and was affirmed on appeal. These wins have created new precedent to combat a growing problem in the financial sector – the difficulty in addressing fraud and wrongdoing by foreign companies (and related individual actors) publicly traded on U.S. exchanges.
The case is In re Renren, Inc. Derivative Litigation, Index No. 653594/2018 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.). Reid Collins, representing derivative plaintiffs as Lead Counsel in this action (alongside co-counsel Grant & Eisenhoffer P.A., Gardy & Notis, LLP, and Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer LLP), successfully litigated these novel claims against an array of law firms, including: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; McDermott, Will & Emery LLP; Morrison & Foerster LLP; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Goodwin Procter LLP; Holland & Knight, LLP; and Winston & Strawn LLP.
Reid Collins & Tsai LLP is one of the nation's leading plaintiffs' trial firms, litigating complex business disputes and achieving billions of dollars in settlements and judgments for its clients. Its team is comprised of accomplished trial lawyers who have extensive experience prosecuting financial fraud and corporate malfeasance cases, bankruptcy and insolvency related litigation, professional liability claims, and cross-border disputes. The firm represents fund managers, investor groups, trustees, receivers, liquidators, international banks, companies, governmental entities, and individuals in federal and state courts across the country.
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The national wealth advisory firm formerly known as Southwestern Investment Group is now SageSpring Wealth Partners.
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SageSpring–formerly Southwestern Investment Group (SWIG)–is excited to announce the official launch of their new organization and brand. After seeing tremendous growth for the past decade, SageSpring acquired the equity interests of SWIG in order to continue striving for growth with their clients as an independently-owned, independent registered investment adviser. "Our new name and brand authentically represent who we are and how we plan to grow," says Matt Atchison, Executive VP. of SageSpring and Financial Professional of RJFS. SageSpring is headquartered in Franklin, Tenn. and has offices and advisors across the Nashville area as well as in Knoxville, Tenn.; Birmingham, Ala.; Omaha, Nebr.; Frisco, Tex.; San Antonio, Tex.; and Clarinda, Iowa.
SageSpring's leadership spent months carefully planning their rebrand message in order to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to their distinct values. Reiterating their clients' wellbeing as their priority, SageSpring's new name, logo, and website all reflect their desire to offer wise guidance and cultivate long-lasting relationships with clients. SageSpring seeks to uphold their dedication to helping clients build a life of prosperity, as their internal progress will allow them to be better stewards of clients' time and energy.
SageSpring's new website is live as of today. Advisors enter this new chapter with a steadfast commitment to clients' financial goals, and a pledge of transparency throughout the brand transition. "We are excited for the future," says Director of Business Development Sarah Esposito, "and know we will continue to serve our clients well!"
From its humble beginnings in 2002 to today, SageSpring–formerly Southwestern Investment Group–has continuously taken a holistic approach to financial advice. By prioritizing clients' wellbeing, SageSpring gets to know what matters to clients in order to tailor counsel, helping clients reach their financial goals. SageSpring's comprehensive money-management strategies are designed to help clients build a life of wealth and long-lasting financial independence.
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GOP predicts midterm wins; Biden warns of democracy threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are eyeing major gains in Tuesday’s elections and appealing to supporters over the final weekend of the 2022 campaign to punish Democrats for high inflation and crime rates that have risen in some places. President Joe Biden and his two most recent Democratic predecessors said the prospect of GOP victories could undermine the very future of American democracy.
More than 39 million people have already voted in an election that will decide control of Congress and key governorships.
Biden was set to campaign in suburban New York on Sunday after former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton made closing cases to voters on Saturday.
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, head of the Democrats’ House campaign arm, is in a tough contest for his seat north of New York City. But he insisted Sunday that Democrats are “going to do better than people think on Tuesday,” adding that his party is “not perfect” but “we are responsible adults who believe in this democracy.”
“I think this race is razor-close and I think everybody who cares about the extremism in this MAGA movement — the racism, the anti-Semitism, the violence — needs to get out and vote and that’s not just Democrats, it’s independents and fair-minded Republicans,” Maloney told NBC’s “Meet the Press,” referring to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who heads the Republicans’ Senate campaign arm, countered, “We have great candidates. People are showing up to vote.”
“There’s no energy on the Democrat side,” said Scott on NBC. “This election is about the Biden agenda.”
Former President Donald Trump, who planned a Miami rally later Sunday, hopes a strong GOP showing on Election Day will generate momentum for the 2024 run that he is expected to launch in the days or weeks after polls close.
Scott will be at that rally. Not invited, though, is Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, who is running for reelection against Democrat Charlie Crist and is widely considered Trump’s most formidable challenger if he also were to get into the White House race.
In Pennsylvania on Saturday night, Trump said he hoped the GOP would have “an historic victory” in the midterms. But DeSantis also was on his mind — he referred to the governor as “Ron DeSanctimonious.” It’s a rivalry that’s been simmering for more than a year as DeSantis has taken increasingly bold steps to boost his national profile and build a deep fundraising network.
DeSantis, who became a popular national figure among conservatives during the pandemic as he pushed back on COVID-19 restrictions, shares Trump’s pugilistic instincts. By most measures, Trump remains easily the most popular figure in the Republican Party. But many Trump supporters are eager for the prospect that DeSantis might run, seeing him as a natural successor to Trump, without Trump’s considerable political negatives.
Trump has privately groused about DeSantis for failing to say definitively that he will sit out the race.
When Joe O’Dea, the GOP candidate for Senate in Colorado, said he would prefer someone other than Trump as the 2024 nominee and cited DeSantis and others, Trump slammed O’Dea on social media: “MAGA doesn’t Vote for stupid people with big mouths,” Trump said.
Days later, DeSantis endorsed O’Dea, who had twice voted for Trump.
For national Democrats, the focus is on the fate of their narrow control of the House and Senate.
Voters may rebuke the party controlling the White House and Congress amid surging inflation, concerns about crime and pessimism about the direction of the country. History suggests the party in power will suffer significant losses in the midterms.
First lady Jill Biden attended a church service while campaigning for Democrats in Houston.
“So much is at stake in this election,” she said Sunday. “We must speak up on justice and democracy.”
Trump has long falsely claimed he lost the 2020 election only because Democrats cheated and has even begun raising the possibility of election fraud this year. Federal intelligence agencies are warning of the possibility of political violence from far-right extremists.
President Biden’s midterm pitch centers on championing his administration’s major legislative achievements, while warning that abortion rights, voting rights, Social Security and Medicare are at risk should Republicans take control of Congress.
Obama, who joined Biden in Philadelphia on Saturday, noted that generations of Americans died for democracy and said, “You can’t take it for granted.” Biden himself said: “We have to reaffirm the values that have long defined us.”
At a New York rally for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is in a tight battle as she seeks her first, full term, Clinton said the loss of House and Senate control by Democrats would have “enormous consequences.”
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel said Democrats were “inflation deniers,” trying to deflect the other side’s branding of her party as anti-democracy for rejecting the results of 2020’s free and fair presidential election simply because Trump lost it.
“If we win back the House and the Senate, it’s the American people saying to Joe Biden, we want you to work on behalf of us and we want you to work across the aisle to solve the problems that we are dealing with,” McDaniel told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday.
Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the nation’s largest union of public employees with 1.4 million members, has been traveling the country rallying for Democrats. He said, “It’s going to be hard, it’s going to be tough but we aren’t giving up hope.”
“Clearly people are concerned about the economy,” Saunders said. But voters also are “concerned about the freedoms being taken away from them, whether you’re talking about voting rights or whether your talking about a women’s right to choose.”
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Associated Press writers Jill Colvin and Hope Yen contributed to this report.
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Matt Damon says he ‘fell into a depression’ while filming a movie
By Amarachi Orie, CNN
(CNN) — “What have I done?” That’s the question “Oppenheimer” star Matt Damon says he asked himself after he “fell into a depression” while filming a movie.
The American actor spoke about the experience during a conversation on the best advice a significant other has given. He made the comments on an episode of film show “Jake’s Takes,” where he appeared alongside his neighbor and co-star Emily Blunt.
“I think, without naming any particular movies, that sometimes you find yourself in a movie that you know perhaps might not be what you had hoped it would be and you’re still making it,” said the 52-year-old.
He added that it would be “halfway through production and you’ve still got months to go and you’ve taken your family somewhere, you know, and you’ve inconvenienced them. And I remember my wife pulling me up because I fell into a depression about, like, ‘what have I done?’ And she just said, ‘we’re here now.’”
Damon has three daughters with his wife, Luciana Barroso, and a stepdaughter. He has previously said that his family have a rule not to stay apart for more than two weeks at a time.
In this recent interview, the Oscar-winner credited in “a large part” his wife for being able to get through such moments.
“What being a professional actor means is you go and you do the 15-hour day and give it absolutely everything, even in what you know is going to be, you know, a losing effort,” Damon said.
“And if you can do that with the best possible attitude then you’re a pro and she really helped me with that,” he added.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” will be released on July 21 – the same day as the “Barbie” movie.
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Michael K. Williams’ nephew urges compassion for defendant at sentencing related to actor’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — A 71-year-old man linked to a crew of drug dealers blamed in the fentanyl-laced heroin death of “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams was sentenced Tuesday to more than two years in prison at a proceeding in which the actor’s nephew recommended compassion for the defendant.
Carlos Macci was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams, who told Macci that selling heroin and fentanyl “not only cost Mr. Williams his life, but it’s costing your freedom,” in part because he did not stop selling drugs after Williams died.
Macci had pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess and distribute narcotics.
The judge noted that more than 3,000 fatal overdoses occurred in New York City last year, killing many who never understood the threat they faced from lethal doses of drugs whose components were unclear.
Williams, who also starred in films and other TV series including “Boardwalk Empire,” overdosed in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment in September 2021. He was 54.
Macci benefited from words spoken on his behalf by Williams’ nephew and a sentencing letter submitted weeks ago in which David Simon, a co-creator of HBO’s “The Wire,” urged leniency, saying Williams himself “would fight for Mr. Macci.”
Macci was not charged directly in the actor’s death, although others in the case have been. Still, he could have faced nearly 20 years in prison if the judge had not agreed to depart downward from federal sentencing guidelines that called for double-digit years in prison.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Micah F. Fergenson had urged a sentence of at least four years, saying Macci had more than 20 previous convictions and had not spent much time behind bars despite four drug-related convictions since 2016.
Defense attorney Benjamin Zeman said he was a “huge fan” of “The Wire” and considered Williams “a tragic victim in this case.” But he said his client was a victim, too, of the drug crisis, causing him to do things to sustain his own drug habit.
Dominic Dupont, Williams’s nephew, told the judge that he believed Macci can turn his life around.
“It weighs heavy on me to see someone be in a situation he’s in,” Dupont said. “I understand what it is to be system impacted.”
In his letter, Simon said he met Williams in 2002 when he cast him on “The Wire” as Omar Little, a Baltimore man known for robbing street-level drug dealers.
He noted the actor’s opposition to mass incarceration and the drug war and the fact that Williams had engaged with ex-felons and restorative justice groups.
Simon also described how Williams, during the show’s third season, quietly acknowledged to a line producer about his own struggles with addiction and allowed a crew member to provide constant companionship to help him resist the temptation to do drugs.
“We watched, relieved and delighted, as Michael Williams restored himself,” Simon wrote.
But Simon, who covered the drug war as a police reporter at The Baltimore Sun from 1983 to 1995, said Williams confided that an impulse toward addiction would be a constant in his life.
“I miss my friend,” he wrote. “But I know that Michael would look upon the undone and desolate life of Mr. Macci and know two things with certainty: First, that it was Michael who bears the fuller responsibility for what happened. And second, no possible good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old soul, largely illiterate, who has himself struggled with a lifetime of addiction. …”
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Trevor Immelman used five of his six captain's picks Tuesday on Presidents Cup rookies to fill out an International team decimated by defections to Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
British Open champion Cameron Smith and Joaquin Niemann of Chile signed with the rival league after qualifying had ended. They played their first LIV Golf event last week, making them ineligible for the Presidents Cup.
The only captain's pick with any experience is Si Woo Kim of South Korea. He played on the 2017 team at Liberty National that was beat so badly the match was nearly decided before singles.
The only pick from the top 50 in the world is K.H. Lee of South Korea — only one other was available, Ryan Fox of New Zealand, who plays on the European tour and was overlooked by Immelman.
The other picks were Cameron Davis of Australia, Sebastian Munoz of Colombia, Taylor Pendrith of Canada and Christiaan Bezuidenhout of South Africa.
The six qualifiers were Hideki Matsuyama of Japan, Adam Scott of Australia, Sungjae Im and Tom Kim of South Korea, Corey Conners of Canada and Mito Pereira of Chile.
Scott, Matsuyama and Im are the only players who were at Royal Melbourne three years ago when the International team nearly ended more than 20 years of losing.
Prospects aren't any better this time for the Sept. 22-25 matches at Quail Hollow in North Carolina. The Americans lost three potential players to the Saudi league, none who would have qualified for a U.S. team with great depth.
The U.S. has lost only one Presidents Cup since the matches began in 1994. There also was a tie in South Africa in 2003. The Americans have won eight in a row.
U.S. captain Davis Love III announces his six picks on Wednesday.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Sustained heavy rain is causing sewage and stormwater to spill into the Willamette River, the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services reported Monday. The public is advised to avoid contact with the river during the spill and for 48 hours afterward.
These spill events, referred to by BES as Combined Sewer Overflow incidents, occur when Portland's Big Pipe system reaches 100% capacity, causing the excess water to be automatically dumped into the river. The system hit capacity at 1:55 p.m. Monday, officials said.
The Portland and Salem region was forecasted to receive about an inch of rainfall Monday, with steady rain continuing for most of the morning.
The overflow water tends to be about 80% stormwater and about 20% sewage, according to the bureau. BES maintains a live Big Pipe Tracker website where residents can monitor the system's capacity. The tracker showed the system still at 100% as of about 4 p.m.
Overflows occur regularly but infrequently, about three or four times per year on average. The last two incidents were in early November and late December of last year, in both cases due to heavy rain.
The centerpieces of the $1.4 billion Big Pipe project were a trio of massive sewer and stormwater pipes, one on each side of the Willamette River and one along the Columbia River in North Portland, completed between 2000 and 2011.
Overflow incidents dropped dramatically after the third pipe was finished, down from more than 50 per year before 2012, according to the city. They also became shorter, lasting hours at a time rather than days.
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Strategic Effort Formalizes L.E.K.'s Sustainability Pledge to Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030
BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- L.E.K. Consulting, the global strategy consulting firm, today announced it has aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to assess and validate the firm's progress towards its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Carbon neutral since 2008, L.E.K. redoubled its commitment to sustainability last year by pledging to both reduce significantly the greenhouse gas emissions that result from its operations and to invest in initiatives that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Now committing to set near- and long-term company-wide emissions reductions in line with climate science with the SBTi, L.E.K. is taking ambitious climate action to have its existing net-zero target independently verified against a set of science-based criteria through the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned in 2018 that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to prevent the catastrophic impacts of climate change. To achieve this, SBTi is focused on helping companies across the world to accelerate efforts to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.
"We have taken our long-standing policy of carbon neutrality further by making the pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 because the science demands it, our clients and staff expect it, and because leading companies are taking concerted steps in that direction. To accomplish this will require us to make firm commitments and take clear actions. One of the key steps is to align with a leading global body like SBTi that can assess and verify our progress towards our net-zero goal," said L.E.K. Global Managing Partner, Clay Heskett.
Science-based targets show organizations how much and how quickly they need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change. The concept emerged from frustration with the lack of adherence to and credibility of the net-zero commitments made by companies. The purpose of SBTi is to turn net-zero pledges into action: Companies that commit must decarbonize rather than offset, set ambitious targets and agree to be accountable for their emissions reduction performance.
L.E.K.'s drive to reduce carbon emissions is part of a larger sustainability strategy that also involves working with client organizations to help them develop their own carbon reduction plans, adapt to new industry dynamics and put sustainability at the heart of their strategies. The firm launched a global Sustainability Centre of Excellence in 2021, drawing together expertise and strategic insights from its practices and geographies, to support organizations as they work to meet the urgent challenges of climate change and growing demand for strategic, results-focused sustainability solutions.
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(KTLA) – It turns out some of your favorite childhood toys are still popular on Googe.
A new study from Wishlisted, a lifestyle website, reveals which toys from the past 50 years have withstood the test of time and are still popular Google searches.
Researchers analyzed Argos, NPD Group, and The Toy Association data to determine the ranking. Wishlisted then used an SEO software search tool to estimate the average monthly Google searches for each toy in the U.S. in the last year.
Toys from each decade, starting with the 1970s, were included in the list.
The 1970s: Shrinky Dinks
The popular arts and craft toy is still a hit with kids today. Children can create their own Shrinky Dinks by decorating the provided paper, cutting out shapes, and baking the sheets.
1980s: Rubik’s Cube
The popular item is a great gift for any puzzle lover. Yusheng Du is the current record holder for completing the Rubik’s Cube in under four seconds, according to the Guinness World Records.
1990s: Tamagotchi
The virtual pet game was a hit among ’90s kids and those in the generations after. People can also enjoy newer versions of the game, such as Tamagotchi On or Tamagotchi Pix, according to the study.
2000s: Beyblades
The 2000s toy Beyblades still has a massive following among kids and kids at heart. People can find new versions of the classic spinning toy at retail stores such as Target and Walmart.
2010s: L.O.L Surprise! Love Mini Sweets
The L.O.L Surprise collection features tiny brightly colored dolls hidden inside round-shaped containers, so customers won’t know what doll they have received before purchasing. The experience comes from the unboxing process.
In the collection, the L.O.L stands for Little Outrageous Littles, KTLA’s sister station KDVR reported.
2020s: L.O.L Surprise! Color Change Surprise
Rounding out the list is another toy from the L.O.L collection. The color change surprise series also features miniature dolls and an updated look.
Researchers also included a list of the second most popular toy corresponding with the decades listed above.
1970s: Stretch Armstrong
1980s: Cabbage Patch Kids
1990s: GameBoy
2000s: Nintendo Wii
2010s: Lego Friends collection
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‘Tragic event’: 3 dead, 2 missing after fishing charter boat capsizes in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska (KHNL/Gray News) - Three people are dead, and two others are missing after a fishing charter boat they were on sank off the coast of Alaska over the weekend.
According to Alaska State Troopers, Maury Agcaoili, 57, and his wife Danielle Agcaoili, 53, were passengers on the boat, along with Danielle Agcaoili’s sister Brandi Tyau, 56, and her partner Robert Solis, 61.
On Wednesday, troopers recovered two bodies from the sunken vessel. Officials said the bodies appear to be that of Danielle Agcaoili and her sister while they wait for an examination by the state medical examiner.
Authorities report vessel recovery efforts are continuing as Robert Solis and the boat captain Morgan Robidou, 32, remain missing.
The sisters’ parents and brother were also on the trip but had taken a separate vessel, according to Jim Solis, the brother of Robert Solis.
The U.S. Coast Guard said the situation started when the team received a call Sunday night from Kingfisher Charters regarding a 30-foot aluminum charter boat with five people on board had not returned from a fishing trip.
Rescue crews reported finding the charter boat partially submerged about 10 miles offshore.
The Coast Guard searched the area for more than 20 hours before suspending the search for the missing boaters around 9:30 p.m. Monday.
“Suspending a search is never an easy decision,” said Darwin Jensen, a captain with Port Southeast Alaska. “We extend our deepest sympathy to the loved ones during this difficult time. Our sincere thanks to community partners and the good Samaritan vessels who rapidly responded to help in the search.”
According to the Coast Guard, swells were between 6 to 11 feet on the day of the sailing - rougher than normal conditions – but there were no advisories.
In a statement, Kingfisher Charters said its team is “devastated by the loss of the guests and captain.” The company said it has been fully cooperating with the investigation and called it a “tragic event.”
The Agcaoilis were active volunteers in Hawaii with the Pearl City High School band where their children, Jarek and Jessika, were band members.
Additionally, Danielle Agcaoili worked in the residential services division at the First Hawaiian Bank.
“We are keeping Dani, her husband, and her family members in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” said First Hawaiian Bank CEO Bob Harrison.
A statement on behalf of the Agcaoili family has also been released:
“The family of Maury and Danielle Agcaoili appreciates all of the kind words and condolences. Their family and friends will remember them as loving and encouraging parents. We ask that people respect the family’s privacy as they continue to grieve.”
Alaska State Troopers said salvage crews are working to bring the boat ashore to conduct a full investigation.
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Georgia Tate planned on joining her daughter Jackie, her son-in-law, and several friends for a Greek Isle cruise in July 2022.
"It was my first, my maiden cruise," Tate said. "I was going to have one of the forward-facing suites. I mean, I just kept upgrading. I was going to do this right."
To make travel easy and streamlined, they booked everything through Norwegian Cruise Line, including their flights.
But about a month out, the group heard about issues with flight cancellations. They called Norwegian to see if they could fly out earlier, but said they were told they'd missed the deadline to do that by a few days.
Tate and her daughter were set to fly out the day before their cruise left.
"Everything's packed; everything's in the car. We're, you know, excited about it. And then I got, the first thing I got was a text," she recalled.
She then called Jackie. Their flights had been canceled.
During the Fourth of July weekend in 2022, a glitch forced American Airlines to cancel thousands of flights, and their flight was among them. They said American Airlines tried for hours to get them to their destination, but they wouldn't be able to make the cruise.
"The best they could do is get us to the second port, an hour after the boat left," Jackie said.
While working with the airline, Tate said they also spent hours trying to get a hold of Norwegian on their emergency line. Once they got through, Tate said the person on the Norwegian line kept asking if they wanted to cancel the cruise.
They did not cancel.
During the booking process, Tate bought trip insurance and filed a claim through Aon Travel Insurance. Both Tate and her daughter also contacted their respective credit card companies to see if the charges could be reversed.
Tate's daughter paid through Visa and said her charges were immediately reversed. Tate paid using an American Express card and had a different experience. Tate said American Express denied a charge reversal.
"They told me, 'You have nothing to worry about. You made the airline flight through them [Norwegian]. It's a no-brainer.' And then they talked to Norwegian," Tate said.
She disputed the claim with Norwegian. The cruise line refunded her $2,437.24 and suggested any additional funds would have to go through insurance for a refund.
Those additional funds left Tate out more than $7,500.Her claim with Aon Travel Insurance was under review for months.
Initially, it was denied.
After several months, Tate was offered cruise credits, stating her situation didn't meet the requirements for a financial reimbursement according to the trip insurance policy. Now, she's left asking if trip insurance is even worth the price.
"It's so restrictive. Read the 36 pages of the contract with your attorney," Tate said.
As for American Airlines, they are refunding her flight. However, since it was booked by Norwegian, the funds went back to them.
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Center City will soon be getting a new health center and thrift store — in the same building.
The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has purchased the site of a former two-story Burger King on Eighth Street, just south of East Market Street, for almost $2.9 million.
AHF is a long-established health-care provider that operates in 17 states and 45 countries and claims to be the largest provider of HIV medical care worldwide. They have been operating in Philadelphia for only five years and currently have a much smaller health center and pharmacy at 1211 Chestnut St.
“In looking at the data, when I saw that about 50% of people living with HIV in the Philadelphia area are not in care, that was very concerning to us,” said Marlene LaLota, senior regional director for AHF.
“Philly is a great city ... with a large dynamic population, lots of young people,” LaLota said. “But, unfortunately, like most big cities, there’s a lot of HIV and STIs [sexually transmitted infections]. We figured there’s enough to go around, even with all the organizations there doing a great job.”
At the former Burger King location, AHF plans a full-service pharmacy, health-care center, and testing laboratory on the second floor. On the first floor will be a thrift store called “Out of The Closet,” which will be part of a successful model AHF has used in 23 other locations to help fund health-care services for those who can’t afford them.
AHF is in the process of designing the new location and has not applied for permits for the plans. They do not have an estimate of renovation costs but expect them to be substantial. LaLota says they hope to be open by this time next year.
“The Burger King, obviously, had a kitchen area, and that’s going to have to be gutted,” LaLota said. “The second floor is really nice, because there’s windows all around, but it will still have to be majorly renovated.”
The thrift shop plans to sell and buy clothing, housewares, records, books, and other odds and ends.
It’s too early to say what the location’s hours will be, but LaLota notes that their Brooklyn location is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. six days a week (with slightly abridged hours on Sunday), and the expanded Philadelphia operation will probably have the same.
Free HIV testing will be available every day, with screening for other STIs offered on select days.
This stretch of East Market is one of the quietest parts of Center City, despite its proximity to thriving neighborhoods like Chinatown and Old City. Many storefronts are vacant and the dearth of office workers can be felt in a way that is less true of downtown’s more residential sections.
Larry Steinberg of Colliers, who represented the sellers in the real estate transaction, said AHF’s purchase wasn’t contingent upon securing zoning changes or other kinds of regulatory permissions. AHF was the highest bidder and owns the building free and clear.
“It sounds like a reasonable idea, a pharmacy and the thrift store,” said Steinberg, when he learned of the organization’s plans for the space. “Secondhand and thrift stores are a very good activity in today’s market. They seem to all thrive.” | https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/commercial/aids-healthcare-foundation-center-city-market-street-burger-king-20221206.html | 2022-12-06 18:31:39 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/commercial/aids-healthcare-foundation-center-city-market-street-burger-king-20221206.html |
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chris Klieman thought Kansas State had a nice set of offensive plays ready for the opening series of the season.
“We won the toss, took the football and scored on the first play,” Klieman said with a smile. “We had a really nice series of plays that we were going to operate and we ended up scoring on the first play.”
Not that the Wildcats ever slowed down.
Nebraska transfer Adrian Martinez, who was just 11 of 15 for 53 yards through the air, added 39 yards rushing and a touchdown for Kansas State. Desmond Purnell returned an early blocked punt for a touchdown, and backup running back DJ Giddens reached the end zone midway through the third quarter to extend the lead to 34-0.
By that point, the Wildcats had built such a comfortable lead that they began resting their starters, and they in turn began thinking ahead to next weekend. Former conference rival Missouri is returning for the first time in more than a decade.
“I know they’re a really good program, lots of talent,” Klieman said. “I’m excited to have that rivalry game played again.”
Carson Camp had 139 yards passing and an interception for the Coyotes, who couldn’t overcome an abundance of dropped passes, silly penalties and other miscues against a team that expects to contend for the Big 12 title.
The game certainly looked nothing like their 2018 meeting, when the Coyotes lost a 27-24 heartbreaker.
“You have to learn from a game like this and get better for next week,” South Dakota coach Bob Nielson said.
The Wildcats started with a bang Saturday night, but it wasn’t their high-profile transfer quarterback or star running back that stepped into the spotlight. It was Knowles, the somewhat mercurial wide receiver, who took a simple end-around and, picking up a nice block from Vaughn, raced 75 yards for a touchdown on the game’s first play.
Things didn’t get any better for South Dakota.
After the Coyotes were held to a second straight three-and-out, Seth Porter got his hand on the ensuing punt and Purnell picked it up, then ran untouched 17 yards to the end zone to give the Wildcats a 14-0 lead.
Vaughn shook free for the first time late in the first quarter, when he split the defense on a 39-yard touchdown run.
Just about the only thing that went wrong for the Wildcats, who also got a second-quarter TD from Martinez, came when Chris Tennant missed an extra point. Otherwise, their offense piled up 269 yards in the first half while their defense held the Coyotes to 99, and made a fourth-and-1 stop on South Dakota’s only promising drive.
Kansas State scored again on its first possession of the second half, when Gidden checked into the game and found a 12-yard lane to the end zone, giving the Wildcats a 34-0 lead and effectively putting the game away.
“We played a ton of players that are going to get a great education from film,” Klieman said, “because we’re going to need them as the season continues on, but overall I’m very pleased.”
DEFENDING ADRIAN
Martinez spent most of the night checking down — at least, when he wasn’t taking one of his three sacks. But that didn’t bother Klieman, who was happy with the way the veteran transfer handled the Wildcats’ revamped, up-tempo offense.
“I’ve seen us operate at a really high level throwing the football throughout fall camp,” Klieman said, “and it’s something we’ll just continue to work on. But I’m not concerned about it. We’ll be better and we’ll be more efficient.”
THE TAKEAWAY
South Dakota has five top-10 teams from the Football Championship Subdivision awaiting down the road. None of them will be as good as the Wildcats, so getting the experience the Coyotes did on Saturday night is bound to help.
Kansas State cruised without showing much offensively, and that bodes well for next week’s showdown against the Tigers. Martinez only took a couple shots downfield all game as the Wildcats pounded the ball and dominated the clock.
UP NEXT
South Dakota heads to Montana next Saturday.
Kansas State welcomes the Tigers back to town next Saturday.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The sister of a woman killed in what prosecutors say was a doomsday-focused plot told jurors Friday that her sister’s funeral was held so quickly that some family members couldn’t attend and that she was devastated when she learned her former brother-in-law remarried just a few weeks later.
“You don’t get married four weeks after you just buried your wife of almost 30 years — you just don’t do that,” Samantha Gwilliam said, explaining that she later learned that Lori Vallow Daybell married Gwilliam’s former brother-in-law, Chad Daybell, just two weeks after Gwilliam’s sister Tammy Daybell died.
The testimony came in the triple murder trial of Vallow Daybell, who is accused along with Chad Daybell in Tammy Daybell’s death and the deaths of her own two youngest children, Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Idaho prosecutors say the couple espoused strange doomsday-focused beliefs involving demonic possession and “zombies” to further their plan to kill the kids and Chad Daybell’s previous wife and to collect life insurance and survivor benefits.
Both have pleaded not guilty to murder, conspiracy and grand theft charges, and they are being tried separately. Daybell’s trial is still months away.
Vallow Daybell has also been charged in Arizona in connection with the the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
He was shot and killed by Vallow Daybell’s brother, Alex Cox, outside of his Phoenix-area home in July 2019. Cox told police the shooting was in self-defense and was never charged in the case. He died of natural causes later that year. Vallow Daybell has not yet had the opportunity to enter a plea in the Arizona case.
Tammy Daybell died Oct. 19, 2019, of what was originally reported as natural causes. Emergency dispatchers and first responders described how Chad Daybell appeared distraught when he reported Tammy Daybell’s death, telling authorities that he’d woken to find his wife’s body hanging halfway off of their bed after she’d spent part of the night coughing and vomiting.
Cammy Willmore, an EMT who was a deputy coroner for Fremont County at the time, responded to the scene. She said she was concerned because Tammy Daybell was just 49 and also had quite a bit of foamy pink sputum coming from her mouth. Willmore said that seemed odd but she didn’t see any unusual bruises.
Fremont County Coroner Brenda Dye also went to the home and discussed the possibility of doing an autopsy with Willmore, the deputy coroner said. Chad Daybell declined the procedure.
He told the coroner that the 49-year-old school librarian had recently had fainting episodes and low blood pressure and that she sometimes had leg convulsions or seizures, Dye said. Based in part on that information, she determined Tammy Daybell had died of natural causes.
Authorities later grew suspicious and had the body exhumed for an autopsy, which determined Tammy Daybell died of asphyxiation.
Gwilliam told jurors that her sister was fit — she took a clogging class and was training for a running race — and that she’d never heard her complain of any seizures or fainting episodes. Chad Daybell scheduled the funeral for just three days after her sister’s death, so soon that some family members couldn’t attend, Gwilliam said.
She said she was devastated when she learned Chad Daybell remarried just a couple of weeks after Tammy died. She said he told her that he and his new wife connected because they were both grieving over deceased spouses.
Chad Daybell said his new wife’s name was Lori Ryan and that her previous husband had died of a heart attack. He also said they were both “empty nesters” with no young kids at home, Gwilliam told the jury.
Gwilliam said she later found out the new wife was also associated with the last name “Vallow” and did an internet search. That’s when she realized Charles Vallow had been shot to death. An online comment under Vallow’s obituary also mentioned two kids — and that was the first time Gwilliam heard anything about Vallow Daybell’s son and daughter, she told the jury.
“Eventually, the last conversation I had with Chad was in December,” Gwilliam told the jury. “It was just to ask him to stop lying about what was going on.”
The two children were last seen alive that September. At the time, JJ was just 7 and Tylee was a few days short of her 17th birthday. Their bodies were found the following June, buried in Chad Daybell’s yard.
Earlier in the trial, former friends of Vallow Daybell told jurors about the couple’s purported spiritual beliefs, which included the idea that evil spirits could take over a person’s body, forcing the person’s soul out and turning them into a “zombie.” The only way to get rid of the evil spirit was to kill the body, former friend Melanie Gibb told jurors.
Vallow Daybell called JJ and Tylee “zombies” several times before they died, Gibb told investigators. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/victims-sister-tells-jurors-about-quick-funeral-remarriage/ | 2023-04-29 03:42:05 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/victims-sister-tells-jurors-about-quick-funeral-remarriage/ |
DALLAS — One by one, the major postseason foes from Stephen Curry’s past have fallen by the wayside.
Yet Curry is still going — a ball of constant motion, running and shooting and celebrating like the good old days. The Golden State Warriors’ star hasn’t just outlasted his peers, he’s dancing all over the next generation, too. Just two months after he sustained a foot injury that sidelined him for the final 12 games of the regular season, Curry has returned to full speed and guided the Warriors to the brink of their sixth NBA Finals appearance in the past eight years.
“Steph is the best-conditioned athlete in this game,” Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd said, after his first encounter with Curry in the Western Conference finals. “He never stops moving.”
During a 109-100 Game 3 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Curry launched a three-pointer and turned his back while the ball was still arcing toward the hoop, his silent sign that he already knew that it was going in. Later, he isolated against Luka Doncic and tiptoed past Dallas’s 23-year-old headliner with a series of crossover moves to set up a pretty finger roll. Curry’s Warriors have manhandled Doncic’s Mavericks to take a 3-0 series lead, and they will have a chance to complete the sweep in Tuesday’s Game 4.
Even at age 34, Curry’s highlights remain both jaw-dropping and commonplace. Late in a Game 2 win, he mouthed the words, “Night, night,” while hitting a dagger three, then tilted his head onto his two hands as if they were a pillow. This was at least the third time that he had gone to that particular motion in these playoffs, after previously putting to bed the Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies.
The consistency and focus from Curry have been staggering. Consider that his 2022 playoff averages (27.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists) are virtually identical to his 2015 playoff numbers (28.3 points, 5 rebounds and 6.4 assists). Back then, he was a 27-year-old gunning for his first ring. Now, he’s seeking his fourth title but still won’t allow himself to skip steps or take off possessions on defense.
“I’m not going to fast forward,” Curry said, after finishing with 31 points, five rebounds and 11 assists in Game 3. “We’re playing great basketball right now. We can play better, but we’re finding ways to win games. That’s how you piece this thing together. There’s no expectation other than the challenge ahead of us. The challenge now is to close out a series against a really good team and get back to an opportunity to win the Finals.”
History will remember Curry for changing the sport with his unmatched shooting ability, but loyalty and self-assuredness are equally important to his legacy. James, Durant, Paul, Harden, Irving, Westbrook and Leonard have all changed teams multiple times. Curry has never seriously hinted at wanting out of Golden State in 12 years, not even during the ugly lottery seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Though other superstars have split from their running mates in search of a larger market or a bigger role, Curry has consistently morphed his game to empower those around him, rather than feeling threatened or adopting a territorial response. His three-year partnership with Durant is the most obvious example of his willingness to share touches and the limelight, but Curry has also been instrumental in coaxing the best out of Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole this season.
Wiggins has left his disappointing Minnesota Timberwolves stint in the past, transforming into a pleasant surprise with the Warriors and a two-way force in these playoffs. In Game 3, Wiggins scored 27 points, handled the lead defensive responsibilities on Doncic and took advantage of Dallas’s undersized front line by grabbing six offensive rebounds. Since Wiggins arrived in 2020 with a reputation for inconsistency, Curry has made a point to shower the forward with positive reinforcement and celebrate his successes, like his first all-star selection in February and his sensational Game 3 poster dunk on Doncic.
ANDREW WIGGINS EXPLODES TO THE RIM ON TNT 🤯 pic.twitter.com/p18kLhcf1p
— NBA (@NBA) May 23, 2022
“When the trade happened, it was the idea of what he could do to impact games for us,” Curry said. “Defensively, his athleticism. He was a 20-point scorer so he knew how to put the ball in the basket, but he would be asked to do it a different way and balance with the rest of the guys. We’ve been preaching that since he joined the team well over two years ago. It’s amazing to see it happen under the bright lights. He’s stepping up, and that’s only because of his approach, his attitude and him just being a gamer.”
Curry went even further to accommodate Poole, a 22-year-old scoring guard who has enjoyed a breakout campaign. With Poole averaging 23.4 points after the all-star break and taking on an expanded role during Curry’s injury, Golden State was in a bit of a tricky spot when the playoffs opened.
On one hand, the Warriors didn’t want to mess up Poole’s positive momentum. On the other, they knew they needed Curry to ramp up physically and perform to his peak capabilities if they were going to compete for a title. To resolve the matter, Curry came off the bench for the first four games against Denver, gradually increasing his playing time before he returned to the starting lineup.
That unselfishness set an example for Poole, who excelled against the Nuggets before moving back to the second unit against the Grizzlies. Incidentally, it was Poole, not Curry, who put away the Mavericks for good with a pretty three-pointer in the final minute of Game 3.
“If Steph Curry can come off the bench, anyone can come off the bench,” Warriors Coach Steve Kerr said.
In the coming weeks, Curry’s longevity and unselfishness will probably be rewarded with a chance to make some serious history. If the Warriors knock off the Mavericks, he’s in line to be the inaugural winner of the Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP award. From there, a fourth ring would draw him level with James and give him a title before, during and after Durant’s Warriors tenure.
Should everything break right, Curry could win Finals MVP for the first time — the last gap on his Hall of Fame resume — and spark a new round of talking-head debates about whether he’s ready to unseat Johnson as the greatest point guard of all time.
While Curry’s act never gets old, he knows that he’s getting older. The last two seasons gave him a taste of his basketball mortality and an extended look at what life will be like when his calendar no longer revolves around June. Clearly, he wasn’t ready for all that just yet.
“It’s just trying to take advantage of the opportunity, knowing they are not going to come [forever],” Curry said. “You shouldn’t take it for granted. There’s a limit to how this goes.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/23/stephen-curry-warriors-mavericks-game-3/ | 2022-05-23 12:35:45 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/23/stephen-curry-warriors-mavericks-game-3/ |
It’s summertime on the PGA TOUR and that means birdies get picked off by the barrel.
We saw the start of that birdie barrage last week at TPC River Highlands and it should be more of the same as we move over to Detroit Golf Club for the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
The Course
Detroit Golf Club returns to host the fifth edition of this event.
Previous winning scores have ranged from 18-under (2021) to 26-under (2022). You certainly need to take it low to contend here on this Donald Ross design.
Glancing at the scorecard, we see a par 72 that stretches to 7,370 yards.
There are four par 4s that play under 400 yards but only two that play over 460 yards. It’s not a course that demands distance by any means but there are some areas on the course where big hitters can use their power to their advantage. There is also not a large penalty for missing the fairway, relative to the average TOUR stop, which again allows an avenue for big hitters to thrive.
Looking at approach play, golfers will get a lot of wedge opportunities while also attacking from long range a lot. There aren’t a lot of mid-range approaches.
Finding the greens is a relatively easy task with the field averaging around 72 percent GIR at Detroit GC. Last year, we saw 36-of-75 golfers who made the cut go on to land at least 75 percent of greens while only one of them landed fewer than 65 percent.
That ease of landing greens gives a slight bump to putters as the elite putters are now snagging some extra birdies rather than using those putter skills to save pars.
For turf, golfers will see traditional cool-season grasses with bent-poa fairways, kentucky bluegrass rough, and greens that are poa annua with some bentgrass in the blend, as well.
Course Quotes
Sifting through some past quotes, let’s try to break down the course to see how it will play.
Max Homa in 2022: “It’s the old-school, old-school track, got to drive it straight. Get a bunch of funky putts. It’s poa annua greens, which is home to me.”
Bubba Watson in 2019: “Off the tee’s not too bad, but around the greens and getting the putts, like a lot of breaking putts. So it’s just going to be putting the ball in the right position after your tee shots.”
Bryson DeChambeau in 2020: “I think there’s a lot of bunkers that are around like 290, so hopefully I’ll be able to clear those and take those out of play. So, sorry, Mr. Ross, but, you know, it is what it is.”
Golfers talk about the tricky greens and like Bryson mentioned, there are some hazards that can be cleared if you have the carry distance.
Golfers to Watch
Tony Finau
He’s the defending champ this week at Detroit Golf Club. He’s gained at least two strokes over the field in five of his last six rounds here. Finau limps in this week with four straight finishes outside of the top 30. A cold putter has been the culprit as he’s lost 14.5 strokes putting in those four events.
Rickie Fowler
He’s on a heater with top 15s in eight of his last nine stroke-play events. His ties to the tourney sponsor has led him to playing here in all four editions with a T12 in 2020 and T32 in 2021 being the notable finishes on his tournament resume.
Justin Thomas
He’s been slumping in 2023, by his lofty standards, but popped with a top 10 last week. He accomplished that while losing strokes putting which has been the story all year. He ranks just 151st in strokes gained putting. He’s finished 12th or better in the FedExCup standings in seven straight seasons but currently sits at just 66th. Thomas will need to fix the putting woes.
Ludvig Aberg
The former World No. 1 Amateur has opened his pro career with back-to-back top 25s. The bookmakers are clamping down on any big-price opportunties, starting the week just 14th on the outright odds board (+4100).
Collin Morikawa
It was a rare off-week with the irons for Morikawa last week. He lost strokes on approach for the event which was the first time he did that since the 2022 PLAYERS. We are almost approaching two full seasons of action since he’s reached the winner’s circle. That’s not a long wait for most but feels like forever when you consider his speed of piling up five PGA TOUR wins so shortly after turning pro.
Ranking the Field
1. Tony Finau
2. Rickie Fowler
3. Max Homa
4. Collin Morikawa
5. Sungjae Im
6. Tom Kim
7. Hideki Matsuyama
8. Justin Thomas
9. Keegan Bradley
10. Chris Kirk
11. Brian Harman
12. Adam Hadwin
13. Taylor Moore
14. Justin Suh
15. J.J. Spaun
16. Stephan Jaeger
17. Harris English
18. Alex Noren
19. Sam Bennett
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(NewsNation) — Desperate to find missing newcomer Irene Gakwa, the Gillette, Wyoming, community has showed up with searches covering hundreds of miles. The search is being led by volunteer Stacy Koester.
Gakwa’s fiancé, Nathan Hightman, a person of interest in the case, sought a protective order against Koester. They squared off in court Thursday with the judge ultimately ruling in favor of Koester. How did the lead searcher end up here?
Social media posts by Koester about the search for Gakwa raised the ire of Hightman, resulting in him pushing for a protective order.
“I think he is worried that we’re closing in on him by sharing Irene’s story so much,” Koester said.
In court Thursday, the judge addressed Hightman, saying, “I can’t find that, sir, you met your burden of proof to prove that an act of stalking occurred in this case.”
Koester hopes the judge’s decision will give the community a better chance at finding Gakwa. Vindicated, she will be back out searching and sharing her opinions of Hightman on TikTok once again, all in the hopes of finding Gakwa or her body.
“I am searching for his missing fiancée, because I made a promise to Irene’s family, who is my family now, that I won’t stop searching until we bring her home and she has answers,” Koester said.
Gakwa, 32, is a recent immigrant from Kenya who lived with family in Idaho before moving to Wyoming with Hightman, who she reportedly met on Craigslist.
Her family grew concerned when they noticed Gakwa’s text messages had changed from a mixture of English and Swahili to solely English. They reported her missing in March.
Hightman told police that Gakwa packed clothing into two plastic bags and announced that she was leaving Gillette, Wyoming. He said she entered a dark-colored SUV and left the area.
Soon after that, police arrested Hightman and charged him with draining Gakwa’s bank accounts, deleting her email account and using her credit card at Walmart to buy a shovel, a pair of boots and a pair of pants. Police report that Hightman said he did it to force her to contact him in the event she needed money.
Hightman entered not guilty pleas to the charges he used Gakwa’s bank account and credit card.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call the Gillette Police Department at 307-682-5155. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/missing-womans-fiance-loses-case-against-lead-searcher/ | 2022-09-16 15:33:34 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/missing-womans-fiance-loses-case-against-lead-searcher/ |
Nancy Waltz Barbini, 79, of the Greenwood section of Moosic, died Tuesday at home.
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Campaign to help boost economic impact during shoulder season travel by providing inspiration for visiting Oregon's seven regions
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, has initiated its second push of its advertising campaign, Extraordinary is Ordinary. Promoting the state's stunning natural beauty, the campaign is set to drive tourism to its seven geographical regions and help to continue the state's recovery from the pandemic while supporting shoulder season travel. The campaign, produced by the creative team at Portland's Wieden + Kennedy, kicked off with national broadcast commercials and global exposure during the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 this past July. The strategy behind the fall campaign is to reengage with the audiences reached this summer and invite them to visit during shoulder season.
"Oregon is a state where you can feel and experience things you can't anywhere else," said Todd Davidson, Travel Oregon CEO. "It's a place where beauty is commonplace and even the most ordinary things provide magical experiences. The campaign is designed to inspire travel during the fall and winter season — a traditionally lesser traveled time — and future travel being planned for next spring and summer."
Creative for the campaign extends to every corner of the state and reminds visitors and residents alike of all that is extraordinary in Oregon with a whimsical take on three ubiquitous elements: rocks, water and soil. The video campaign combines live-action footage of real places and people with mixed media settings, as well as innovative animation techniques such as puppetry, Claymation and stop-motion. The digitally painted sets — called "matte paintings" in TV/film productions — were created by internationally recognized artist Simone De Salvatore, whose work has been featured in shows like "Game of Thrones" and in Wes Anderson films like "Grand Budapest Hotel."
Homegrown brands are represented in several of the scenes including Trew Gear, Columbia Sportwear and Pendleton. The bowl of ramen is based on the signature dish at Portland's Afuri restaurant, and the beer is an actual beer from Beaverton's Great Notion Brewing, called "Ripe," a hazy IPA. The full list of real-life locations featured in the campaign include:
ROCKS
- Paulina Peak
- Timberline Lodge
- Mt. Hood and Mt. Jefferson, as well two of the three peaks of the Three Sisters
- Sumpter Valley Railroad
- Blue Basin and John Day Fossil Beds
WATER
- Crater Lake
- Clear Lake
- Rogue River
- Willamette Valley
- Portland bridges and Portland Oregon Sign
- Afuri
- Great Notion
- Portland Spirit
- Dragon Boats
SOIL
- Detering Orchard
- Le Mera Gardens
- Analemma Farms
- Columbia River Gorge
- Carman Ranch
- Wallowa Mountains
- Marys Peak
"There's not a day that goes by that we aren't mesmerized and caused to become deeply curious about the land that we farm and the landscape we live in," said Kris Fade, co-owner of Analemma Wines. "How the vines grow in this incredible environment is a story we tell our guests every day, and one that Travel Oregon's "Extraordinary is Ordinary" campaign captures the essence of perfectly."
Take a look at the "Extraordinary is Ordinary" Toolkit and a behind the scenes glimpse of how the campaign was made.
About Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is a semi-independent state agency whose mission is to inspire travel that uplifts Oregon communities. Collaborating with stakeholders to align as stewards of Oregon, we work to optimize economic opportunity, advance equity and respect the ecosystems, cultures and places that make Oregon… Oregon. Travel Oregon aims to improve Oregonians' quality of life by strengthening the economic impacts of the state's $10.9 billion tourism industry, which employs more than 100,000 Oregonians.
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What to watch for in Friday's proposals for the Mar-a-Lago search special master review
The Justice Department and former President Donald Trump's lawyers face a Friday midnight deadline for submitting proposals for how the special master review of the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago — including classified documents — should work.
They'll be filing the briefs even as the Justice Department appeals the order requiring the review, in which a third-party attorney will sift through the materials from Trump's Florida home and segregate out the privileged documents that should be withheld from federal investigators.
While the appeal plays out, prosecutors are also asking that its review of classified documents be allowed to continue separate from the special master review. The parties have been instructed by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to weigh in on the department's arguments about the documents in the filing due Friday.
With the Friday submission, the Justice Department and the Trump team will also be addressing questions about the review's logistics that are wonky, but stand to carry significance over how quickly the review will move and how much it will hinder the criminal investigation into the handling of documents from Trump's White House.
Cannon, a 2020 appointee of Trump who granted Trump's request for the review, has asked the parties to file jointly. But that doesn't mean the parties will be in agreement. Where they disagree, the judge has asked them to identify those disagreements.
Here's what to watch for:
Who do the parties nominate as special master?
The unique circumstances of the Mar-a-Lago search, coupled with Cannon's very murky order granting Trump's request for a special master, make the ideal candidate for the job a complicated formula.
The Justice Department has previously said that, if the reviewer is to handle classified materials, he or she should "already" have a top-secret clearance — a requirement the Trump team didn't oppose in earlier filings.
Video below: Mar-a-Lago search inventory released
It's also possible that the parties put forward candidates who do not have active security clearances but could go through the vetting process for one very quickly. Recent exiles from the government would fit the bill, as would former judges, who may not have clearance but would have been trusted with classified materials as part of their service on the bench.
But notably, the Justice Department asked Thursday that it not be required to share the classified materials it obtained with the special master — which may negate the need for a clearance.
As for legal expertise, reviewing for attorney-client privilege is the usual job of a special master. But the judge's order that executive privilege be part of what the special master looks at puts the review on uncharted territory. There is also lots of disagreement about the doctrine itself, though many legal experts are extremely skeptical of Cannon's view that it should play a role here.
One thing to look out for when the potential candidates are revealed is whether they have any experience litigating executive privilege, either on the federal side (where they would have likely pushed a broad view of its scope) or on the side of a party — such as Congress — seeking information from the executive branch (where they would have likely argued in favor of a narrow interpretation of the privilege).
What's the proposed scope of the review?
Cannon's Monday order signaled she wanted the special master review to help settle disputes over whether certain seized records were personal or presidential records, and whether the personal items of Trump's that were seized have evidentiary value.
The parties may sketch out how they believe the special master should make those determinations. DOJ has argued previously that its investigators should be allowed to hold on to certain personal items of Trump to the extent they provide evidence relevant to the statutes the government is investigating. (An inventory filed by the government details classified records being stored in boxes also containing Trump's clothing, gifts and press clippings.)
While the special master's job is to provide the court advice, the call on those questions will ultimately be up to the judge.
Thursday, DOJ added it plans to provide Trump with copies of all the unclassified documents that were seized and "that the government will return Plaintiff's personal items that were not commingled with classified records and thus are of likely diminished evidentiary value."
Cannon also declared a need for the special master to review for potentially privileged items. How a special master should approach attorney-client privilege is a well-developed area of law, though the judge has cast doubt on how the department was approaching the attorney-client privilege review when it was conducted with an internal "filter" team.
The judge also wants the special master to conduct a review for materials potentially covered by executive privilege, though her Monday order gave little guidance how that review would work in practice.
What does the Justice Department say about executive privilege?
How the special master should approach executive privilege could be the most contentious area of the joint filing.
The Justice Department has argued that there is no role for executive privilege to play in segregating the materials that should be withheld from investigators. Prosecutors may be disinclined to go into any detail over how it should be considered on Friday. They have previously argued in the case that the privilege is designed to protect the material from being disclosed to parties outside the executive branch.
The records that were seized at Mar-a-Lago by the executive branch are being disclosed within the executive branch in an executive branch function, the prosecutors have argued. By some definitions of the privilege, it could cover most or all the government records obtained in the search.
But the prosecutors have argued that there is no circumstance where a former president could be successful in asserting executive privilege over classified documents that are the subject of a criminal probe.
Trump's lawyers, meanwhile, have said little about which kinds of government records he would seek to assert executive privilege over and how he'd expect the special master to filter out the materials for him to do so. | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/mar-a-lago-search-special-master-review-proposals/41130466 | 2022-09-09 18:44:17 | 0 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/mar-a-lago-search-special-master-review-proposals/41130466 |
Former Baton Rouge athlete injured in Univ. of Va. shooting undergoes second surgery
UPDATE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WAFB) - The mother of a former Baton Rouge area high school football player gave an update on her son’s condition after he was injured in a shooting at the University of Virginia on Sunday (Nov. 13) night.
In an announcement posted to Twitter on Tuesday, Nov. 15, Brenda Hollins, stated Mike Hollins had to undergo a second surgery scheduled for 8 a.m.
ORIGINAL
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WAFB) - A former Baton Rouge area high school football player is reportedly one of the five victims who was shot Sunday night (Nov. 13) at the University of Virginia, sources say.
A former coach of University Lab High School identified one of his former players, Mike Hollins, as a victim in that shooting. Hollins was the 2018 Warrick Dunn Award winner as Sportsline Player of the Year.
Officials report a total of three people were killed and two people injured in the shooting. Officials identified the three victims who died as D’Sean Perry, Lavel Davis, and Devin Chandler. All five victims of the shooting are members of the UVA football team, confirmed the university’s president.
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Hollins was injured after being shot twice and had gone through one surgery, which went well, according to his former coach Chad Mahaffey.
Mahaffey said Hollins’ mother is on her way to Virginia where he is expected to undergo another surgery.
During his time at UHigh, Hollins led the Cubs to back-to-back state titles.
Hollins reflected on his time at UHigh back in 2018 saying, “We’re brothers; the chemistry here is great,” Hollins said in 2018. “To end the season like this is awesome. It is all I can ask for.”
That same year, Hollins received the Warrick Dunn Award as WAFB’s Sportsline Player of the Year.
“Just to be acknowledged with that list of names is a great accomplishment. It all paid off,” explained Hollins.
University Lab School head football coach and associate athletic director Andy Martin sent the below statement in response to the news of the shooting:
“It’s a sad, sad day for our UVA community,” said James E. Ryan, University of Virginia president.
That is how Ryan started off Monday morning’s somber news conference following the deadly shooting.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the university police found multiple victims of gunshot wounds,” continued Ryan.
The accused shooter is Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 22, a former UVA football player.
“We reviewed information Mr. Jones had made a comment about possessing a gun to a person that was not affiliated with the university,” said UVA Department of Safety and Security Chief Tim Longo.
Jail records show Jones was booked into Henrico County Jail on Monday, Nov. 14 just before 6 p.m. on several charges including three counts of second-degree murder and three counts of firearm use in commission of felony (first offense).
Jones is due in court for an early morning video arraignment hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
LSU head football coach Brian Kelly started his Monday news conference with thoughts on the shooting.
“It’s tragic,” said Kelly. “Our hearts go out to them, the football program. It’s senseless violence.”
Dontayvion Wicks, a former football player at Plaquemine High School, also now plays for UVA. Wicks confirmed with WAFB that her son was not on the bus and wasn’t injured in the shooting incident.
Wick said her son is close friends with all the victims.
“They just all were so close. Him and Mike, him and D’Sean, him and Lavel, they all just had a bond,” Wick said. “I don’t know. I just have no words. It’s heart-shattering. Heartbreaking. My heart goes out to their parents, to their families, just get a call like that saying that your child is no longer here, they’re lifeless.”
Wicks said everyone is still in disbelief.
“They’re in school, in college, you think your child is in college, doing what’s best, and to have to get news like this at this hour of the night saying your child is a possible victim in a shooting… I don’t wish that on no parent.”
RELATED: 3 dead in U.Va. shooting were members of football team
According to university police, members of the football team were shot on a charter bus that had just returned to Central Grounds Parking Garage from a class field trip Sunday night.
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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Renovacor (NYSE: RCOR) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Rocket Pharmaceuticals.
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Ademi LLP alleges Renovacor's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Renovacor holders will receive only $2.60 per share, based on the volume weighted average trading price of Rocket shares of $15.51 for the 30 trading days through and including Monday, September 19, 2022. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Renovacor by imposing a significant penalty if Renovacor accepts a superior bid. Renovacor insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Renovacor's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Renovacor.
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ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orsini Specialty Pharmacy announced today that Aimmune Therapeutics has selected it as a limited distribution partner for VOWST™ (fecal microbiota spores, live – brpk). VOWST is indicated to prevent the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in individuals 18 years of age and older following antibacterial treatment for recurrent CDI (rCDI). Limitation of Use: VOWST is not indicated for the treatment of CDI. See full Prescribing Information and Patient Information, or visit www.VOWSThcp.com to learn more about VOWST.
"We are honored to partner with Aimmune Therapeutics and add VOWST to our expanding portfolio of novel therapies," said Brandon Tom, Orsini's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Orsini Specialty Pharmacy's dedicated Care Team will ensure patients receive VOWST as quickly as possible and provide compassion, care, and support to meet their individual needs."
About Orsini Specialty Pharmacy
Providing patients with comprehensive and compassionate care since 1987, Orsini Specialty Pharmacy is a leader in rare diseases and gene therapies. Orsini partners with biopharma innovators, healthcare providers, and payors to support patients and their families in accessing revolutionary treatments for rare diseases. Through integrated pharmacy distribution, patient services, clinical management, and convenient home infusion services, Orsini delivers customized solutions that simplify how patients connect to advanced therapies. Orsini's high-touch care model centers on experienced and trained therapy care teams that provide personalized patient care to ensure that No Patient is Left Behind™.
Orsini Specialty Pharmacy holds accreditations with the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), The Joint Commission, URAC, and NABP. Orsini has earned URAC's Rare Disease Pharmacy Center of Excellence Designation and ACHC's Distinction in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs. For more information, contact Orsini at 847-734-7373 ext. 505, email us at orsini@orsinihc.com, or visit www.orsinispecialtypharmacy.com/.
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Gary Swidler Appointed President in Addition to Chief Financial Officer
Will Wu Joins as Chief Technology Officer, Overseeing Innovation
DALLAS, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH) today announced a revamped executive leadership team under Chief Executive Officer Bernard Kim, with four key businesses -- Tinder, Hinge, Asia and Evergreen & Emerging. The new organizational structure is designed to maximize profitability, enhance growth, streamline operations, and prioritize new business opportunities.
The executive changes include:
- Gary Swidler, previously Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Match Group, will become President and CFO of Match Group.
- Will Wu will join the Company as Chief Technology Officer, overseeing product innovation across the portfolio in a newly-created role. Wu most recently served as Vice President of Product at Snap Inc. where he led the multi-disciplinary team charged with the creation, growth, and commercialization of Snap's developer platforms, and spearheaded the creation of many of Snap's most recognizable and successful features including "Discover," the "Chat" messaging feature, and Snap's social gaming initiative.
- Malgosia Green, previously CEO of Plenty of Fish, will become CEO of Match Group Asia, based in Singapore. In this newly-created role, Green will oversee Pairs, Hyperconnect, and the Asia go-to-market teams to further accelerate growth and expansion across the region.
- Hesam Hosseini, who has been the CEO of Match and Affinity brands, will take on a newly-created role as CEO of Evergreen & Emerging Brands. In this role he will oversee Match, Meetic, Plenty of Fish, and OkCupid, in addition to emerging brands such as The League, BLK, and Chispa.
- Justin McLeod, Founder and CEO of Hinge, will now report directly to Match Group CEO Bernard Kim, reflecting Hinge's explosive growth and further prominence within the portfolio.
- The Tinder executive team continues to report directly to Bernard Kim, who also remains the interim CEO of Tinder.
Gary Swidler, Will Wu, Malgosia Green, and Hesam Hosseini will all report directly to Bernard Kim.
Wu will work directly with Match Group executives across the portfolio to invest in, incubate, launch, and scale new features, emerging technologies, and innovative products. Wu joined Snap in 2014 as a founding member of the Product & Design team, where he created trademark products for the core Snapchat app and spearheaded the creation of many of Snap's most recognizable and successful features. Wu led the creation of Snapchat's "Discover" content platform, which marks one of the earliest revenue streams for Snap and is a landmark section of the app today. Wu also led the creation and growth of the "Chat" messaging feature, which today is a primary Snapchat engagement driver that connects hundreds of millions of people each day via billions of texts, photos, videos, phone calls, video chats, and "Bitmoji" stickers. Wu also built and oversaw Snap's social gaming initiative.
"Will is truly a product savant," said Bernard Kim, CEO of Match Group. "For nine years, he has forged new technologies at scale that have redefined user experiences and expectations of social products, particularly amongst Gen Z. I've known him for a long time, and have seen the massive impact he's had on the way people connect at Snap, and I can't wait to see what he will bring to the dating experience. This leadership team has a deep bench of knowledge, proven track records, and we are all ready to collaborate and capitalize on the opportunities ahead."
"Over the last 9 years at Snap, I've had the great privilege of creating products and technologies that have connected hundreds of millions of friends and family around the world," said Will Wu. "I'm so grateful to Evan and the team for all that we did together. In my next chapter, I hope to have that same impact on the dating category. Tinder, Hinge, and the entire Match Group portfolio help people find the most important connections of their lives. I'm deeply excited about this tremendous opportunity to take what I've learned and apply it towards this new purpose. I look forward to collaborating with these iconic brands to create new products and technologies that redefine dating and positively shape the way societies find their partners."
Wu will be based in Los Angeles and join Match Group at the end of Q1. All other appointments are effective immediately.
About Will Wu
Starting in Q1 2023, Will Wu will be the Chief Technology Officer of Match Group, where he will work directly with Match Group executives to invest in, incubate, launch, and scale new features, emerging technologies, and innovative products across the Company's portfolio of brands.
Will most recently served as Vice President of Product at Snap Inc., where he led the multi-disciplinary team charged with the creation, growth, and commercialization of Snap's developer platforms. As the 35th employee at Snap, Will touched nearly every facet of the company as it transformed from a startup into a global public corporation. He joined the company in 2014 as a founding member of the Product & Design team, where he created trademark products for the core Snapchat app that now collectively reach hundreds of millions of users each day. Will spearheaded the creation of Snapchat's "Discover" content platform, which marks one of the earliest revenue streams for Snap and is a landmark section of the app today. He also led the creation and growth of the "Chat" messaging feature, which today is a primary Snapchat engagement driver that connects hundreds of millions of people each day via billions of texts, photos, videos, phone calls, video chats, and "Bitmoji" stickers.
After building the foundation of many core Snapchat features, Will went on to lead multiple long-term innovation initiatives for the company. He conceptualized, built, and launched Snapchat's social gaming initiative, which connected more than 300 million Snapchatters to games from more than 50 game developers and publishers. Will assembled a global multi-disciplinary team of engineers, product managers, and game designers, closed multiple M&A transactions, and forged commercial partnerships with companies like Zynga. Will also oversaw the creation and growth of Snap's developer platform, which empowers companies like Disney to put cutting-edge Augmented Reality (AR) technology into the hands of their consumers.
Will holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science from UCLA.
About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Match®, Hinge®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, OurTime®, Azar®, Hakuna Live™, and more, each built to increase our users' likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.
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MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Paper Excellence Group and Resolute Forest Products Inc. ("Resolute") (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced their intention to sell Resolute's Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill to further facilitate the regulatory review process.
On July 6, the Paper Excellence Group through its wholly-owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation ("Domtar"), a global diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, entered into an agreement with Resolute, a global forest products company, to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Resolute stock.
"Today's announcement is a clear demonstration of our commitment to timely complete the acquisition of Resolute," said Patrick Loulou, vice chair and chief strategy officer of the Paper Excellence Group.
"This is a very hard thing to do, but we believe it is necessary in order to accelerate our strategic combination with the Paper Excellence Group," stated Remi G. Lalonde, Resolute's president and chief executive officer. "The mill is an exceptional asset. I am confident that the dedicated and talented team in Thunder Bay will have a prosperous future with any company fortunate enough to have them as part of their organization."
Any sale of the Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill will be contingent upon closing of the announced acquisition of Resolute by Domtar, and to applicable regulatory approvals. The acquisition of Resolute by Domtar continues to be expected in the first half of 2023, following stockholder and regulatory approvals, and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, the receipt of which remain outstanding.
There can be no assurance that the required regulatory approvals will result from this process. Resolute and Domtar each reaffirm their general policy not to comment upon or respond to market rumor or speculation regarding the regulatory process or the transaction. Resolute and Domtar will not comment further on this matter unless and until definitive resolutions of the regulatory process are achieved.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction, Resolute filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A on September 20, 2022. Beginning on September 20, 2022, Resolute mailed the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the transaction. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed transaction filed by Resolute with the SEC may be obtained free of charge on Resolute's website at www.resolutefp.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities by Resolute at no charge through the website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedar.com. Investors and stockholders of Resolute are urged to read the definitive proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed transaction because they contain important information about Resolute and the proposed transaction.
Participants in the Merger Solicitation
Resolute and its directors, executive officers, other members of its management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of Resolute stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction under SEC rules. Investors and stockholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of Resolute's executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading Resolute's proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials that have been or will be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction when they become available. Information concerning the interests of Resolute's participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of Resolute's stockholders generally, are set forth in the definitive proxy statement relating to the proposed transaction.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this document that are not reported financial results or other historical information of Resolute are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, for example, statements included in this document relating to the potential benefits of the proposed transaction between Resolute and Domtar Corporation; the prospective performance and outlook of Resolute's business, performance and opportunities; the ability of the parties to complete the proposed transaction and the expected timing of completion of the proposed transaction; as well as any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "should," "would," "could," "will," "may," "expect," "believe," "see," "intention," "continue," "remain," "accelerate," and other terms with similar meaning indicating possible future events or potential impact on Resolute's business or its stockholders. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance. These statements are based on management's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations, all of which involve a number of business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: uncertainties as to the timing of the proposed transaction; the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the possibility that competing offers or acquisition proposals for Resolute will be made; the possibility that any or all of the various conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction may not be satisfied or waived, including the failure to receive any required regulatory approvals from any applicable governmental entities (or any conditions, limitations or restrictions placed on such approvals); the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including in circumstances that would require Resolute to pay a termination fee or other expenses; the inability to recover softwood lumber duty refunds in a timely manner or at all; the effect of the pendency of the proposed transaction on Resolute's ability to retain and hire key personnel, its ability to maintain relationships with its customers, suppliers and others with whom it does business, its business generally or its stock price; risks related to diverting management's attention from the company's ongoing business operations; and the inability to complete the divestiture of Thunder Bay. In addition, please refer to the documents that Resolute files with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties with respect to Resolute and its business that could cause events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this document. All forward-looking statements in this document are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements contained or referred to above and in Resolute's other filings with the SEC and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Resolute disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Resolute is a global leader in the forest products industry with a diverse range of products, including market pulp, tissue, wood products and papers, which are marketed in over 60 countries. The company owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada. Resolute has third-party certified 100% of its managed woodlands to internationally recognized sustainable forest management standards. The shares of Resolute trade under the stock symbol RFP on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Resolute has received regional, North American and global recognition for its leadership in corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, as well as for its business practices. Visit www.resolutefp.com for more information.
Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 6,400 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day. Domtar's principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
The Paper Excellence Group is a privately-held holding company that oversees individual pulp and paper business units. Its operations include the manufacturing of pulp and specialty, printing and writing, and packaging papers, producing over 7 million tons annually with a workforce of over 10,000 in its nearly 40 locations across the Americas and Europe. For more information on Paper Excellence, please visit www.paperexcellence.com.
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West-leading Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON
AP Sports Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz scored in a shootout to give Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night in a potential Western Conference final preview.
Wyatt Johnston and Hintz scored in regulation for Dallas, and Jamie Benn had two assists. Jake Oettinger had 41 saves for as the Stars, who lead the Central Division with 74 points, ended a 0-3-2 skid.
Michael Amadio and Jack Eichel scored for Vegas, which extend its point streak to 6-0-3 to remain atop the Pacific Division with 76 points. Laurent Brossoit also had 41 saves.
Both goalies were at the top of their games as each team had prime scoring opportunities.
Dallas had a four-minute power play in the first period and a 5-on-3 for 59 seconds in the second to help back up Oettinger’s play, but failed to score each time.
The Knights broke through first when Brayden McNabb’s shot from the point was redirected by Amadio with 8 minutes left in the second period. That was the first goal Oettinger has given up this season to Vegas, ending a 92-minute shutout streak.
Vegas’ lead, however, was short-lived.
The Stars scored 2:01 later when Johnston punched in Ty Dellandrea’s pass to the left side of the net.
Eichel took a cross-ice pass from Chandler Stephenson and scored on a breakaway with 4:37 left in regulation to put the Knights ahead 2-1. It was Eichel’s third game in a row with a goal.
The Knights nearly up went 3-1, but Dallas’ Robertson slid in front of Stephenson to prevent an empty-net goal.
The Stars then capitalized on the 6-on-5 when Hintz scored with 38 seconds left. The NHL office initiated a video review, but the goal was upheld, and the game headed to overtime.
Vegas had seven shots on goal in the extra period and Dallas had three, but neither team could get anything past the goalies.
NOTES
Vegas’ Shea Theodore has points in six consecutive games (two goals, seven assists). … D Nic Hague played in his 200th career game, all with the Golden Knights.
UP NEXT
Stars: Host Vancouver on Monday night.
Golden Knights: At Colorado on Monday night.
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Around the country today, thousands rallied for stronger gun safety laws. Hundreds of events were scheduled in the wake of the most recent string of deadly mass shootings.
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Around the country today, thousands rallied for stronger gun safety laws. Hundreds of events were scheduled in the wake of the most recent string of deadly mass shootings.
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The new role will focus on growth as the global commercial real estate advisory firm expands its headcount and capabilities in the Bay Area.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Savills named commercial real estate expert and former NFL player David Bergeron market leader in San Francisco. Bergeron will oversee Bay Area brokerage and consulting practices while executing strategies to continue the company's growth and prominence in the area.
"Over the last year, Savills has amplified its technology and life science advisory services in North America and globally. San Francisco remains one of the top markets worldwide for those critical sectors," said Savills North America President David Lipson. "David's appointment to market leader is a natural progression of our acquisition of T3 Advisors. His expertise in representing technology clients and his strong business acumen position us for continued success and growth in the market."
Bergeron is an experienced business builder and leader, most recently serving as president of T3 Advisors, a top real estate and workplace advisory firm, prior to T3's acquisition by Savills last year. He was named managing partner in 2011 before relocating from Boston to Silicon Valley, where he founded T3 West, successfully extending the reach of T3 to be bi-coastal, supporting technology and life science clients domestically and internationally.
In addition to his new responsibilities as the San Francisco market leader, Bergeron will continue advising and supporting his clients. With a successful track record in serving high-growth and publicly-traded companies, Bergeron has a reputation among leading venture capital investors and tech executives nationally as one of the top commercial real estate advisors supporting their ecosystem. His client roster includes notable brands, such as LinkedIn, Discord, SentinelOne, Take-Two Interactive, and TripActions.
"The companies based here in the San Francisco Bay Area are among the largest and most impactful in the world. This is the home of innovation, and now more than ever, real estate and workplace are being reinvented," said Bergeron. "The end product will result in happier, healthier, and more successful employees and companies, utilizing and activating real estate in ways we've never seen before. I couldn't be more excited to lead this team during this time and in this market. The future is bright, and our impact will be profound for the clients we partner with in connecting their real estate strategies with business successes and beyond."
According to recent Savills research, San Francisco's leasing activity in Q1 2022 totaled 1.5 million square feet (msf), an improvement from 0.4 msf in Q1 2021, showing an increase in office demand. As companies continue to redefine how they add value to their workforce, leveraging the benefits of in-person collaboration, knowledge transfer and building culture, the physical office continues to have a huge role to play.
Savills helps organizations find the right solutions that ensure employee success. Sharply skilled and fiercely dedicated, the firm's integrated teams of consultants and brokers are experts in better real estate. With services in tenant representation, workforce and incentives strategy, workplace strategy and occupant experience, project management, and capital markets, Savills has elevated the potential of workplaces around the corner, and around the world, for 160 years and counting.
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A home-and-home American Junior Legion series between Eureka and Peoria resulted in a sweep by the locals this past week. The first encounter took place on July 12 at Richwoods, as Eureka (7-16) used a five-run top of the third inning to go on for a 9-4 victory. Brody Wertz collected two hits and drove in a run, while Eli Maynard (hit), Cameron Mead (hit) and Andrew Zimmerman (run batted in) also assisted. Ryan Fuller (1-4) struck out six over five innings on the mound for the win.
They met again Thursday at the middle school, which saw the hosts come out on top by a 9-8 score. Two runs in the bottom of the sixth erased an 8-7 deficit, Fuller and Zimmerman each recorded two hits and three RBIs. Parker Roberts picked up the win. | https://pantagraph.com/eureka-takes-two-from-river-city-club/article_ee01f188-06c3-11ed-a8c0-575eb370f625.html | 2022-07-18 19:08:14 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/eureka-takes-two-from-river-city-club/article_ee01f188-06c3-11ed-a8c0-575eb370f625.html |
Family demands justice after double amputee dies in officer-involved shooting
HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. (KCAL) - A family in California is calling for justice after a double amputee was shot and killed by police.
“My son was murdered. I don’t want nobody to react on it. I just want y’all to get justice,” Dorothy Lowe said.
Dorothy Lowe’s son 36-year-old Anthony Lowe Jr. was shot and killed by Huntington Park police officers on Thursday.
Moments before, a bystander caught the confrontation on video. The alarming video shows Anthony Lowe Jr., holding what appears to be a butcher knife, trying to get away from police on what is left of his legs.
“They refuse to give everything we need to know what really happened to him,” his cousin, Ellakenyada Gorum, said. “He was not homeless, he was loved. And it’s sad, really sad, that they’re getting away from killing our African American people, just getting away with it. He was in a wheelchair. What more could he do? What more could he do?”
Police officers said they got a call at 3:45 p.m. Thursday from a man saying he was stabbed by a man in a wheelchair. When officers arrived, they found Anthony Lowe Jr. with a knife, they say he got out of his wheelchair and attempted to get away.
In a statement, the Huntington Park Police Department says officers tried twice to deploy tasers but were unsuccessful in subduing Anthony Lowe Jr.
After he continued to threaten officers with the knife, an officer-involved shooting happened.
“Be realistic about this, what could he have possibly done in a wheelchair?” his aunt, who did not provide her name, said. “We want justice.”
Anthony Lowe Jr.’s family and friends also want answers as they say they have heard little from the police department or the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is assisting in the investigation.
“You guys knew your lives wasn’t in danger. He’s running on his limbs. How cold-hearted could they be?” Gorum said.
While the family struggles to make sense of their loss, they are remembering Anthony Lowe Jr. as a father, brother, son and friend.
“He got a strong family that loves him, so we want justice for our whole family,” his sister Yatoya Toy said.
It’s not clear if there is any body cam or dash cam video of the shooting,
A nearby business has security video of the officer-involved shooting and has handed the video to the sheriff.
At this time, authorities said they are not sharing that video.
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Flint mother sentenced to prison for murder of 2-month-old
GENESEE, Mich. (WNEM) - A Genesee County mother has been sentenced to prison for the murder of her 2-month-old son in November 2020.
Kisha Person, 25, pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse in her son’s death. In exchange for her plea, prosecutors dismissed a torture charge.
The child was found unresponsive by officers from the Flint Police Department when they were called to a home on Devon Lane on Nov. 12, 2020. Police said Person stopped for food before getting help for her child.
On May 5, 2023, Person was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison for the murder. She received credit for 904 days already served.
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In Georgia's most extensive comments on the wreck that killed football player Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member, athletic director Josh Brooks said Tuesday the two were not on department business at the time of the incident, which occurred after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national title.
The fatal wreck also left offensive lineman Warren McClendon with minor injuries and seriously injured another member of the recruiting staff.
The incident, which occurred in the early morning hours of Jan. 15 not far from the school's Athens campus, has raised questions about the relationship between athletes and those who work in the athletic department.
“Out of respect for the families involved, we have refrained from making any public statements up to this point regarding the circumstances of the tragic accident that claimed two lives and injured two members of our campus community," Brooks said in a statement.
“However, we want the public to know that the athletic department is conducting a thorough review, in coordination with appropriate legal counsel, to fully understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. We want to emphasize that these individuals were not engaged in athletic department duties around the time of this incident.”
An SUV driven by 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, who worked in the recruiting department, left the road on a turn, sliced through a pair of utility poles, struck two trees and finally came to rest against an apartment building.
The 20-year-old Willock was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead the scene. LeCroy died a short time later after being taken to a nearby hospital.
McClendon, who had announced hours earlier he was entering the NFL draft, received a laceration to the middle of his head. The other university employee, Victoria Bowles, survived with serious injuries.
The crash occurred after a parade through Athens and celebration at Sanford stadium to honor Georgia's 65-7 rout of TCU in the national championship game.
The police report listed EAN Holding as the owner of the 2021 Ford Explorer, which is the official name for the rental vehicle company that does business as Enterprise.
It was not clear who had rented the vehicle, though it is similar to those used by the university for recruiting visits.
Excessive speed on a road with a 40 mph limit was listed as a cause of the crash, along with other, unspecified factors. Police said they were still investigating.
Brooks said the university was cooperating with police and would also review its policies to determine if any changes should be made in the wake of the incident. He said football coach Kirby Smart was part of those discussions.
“Our review is preliminary at this time, and the athletic department is fully cooperating with law enforcement officials to determine all the facts surrounding this tragedy,” Brooks said. “Coach Smart and I are also actively reviewing relevant football policies, and at the conclusion of that review, we will take steps to implement any improvements in our policies and procedures that may be needed.”
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With Durant trade dead, Phoenix Suns' Mikal, Deandre and Cam Johnson have big opportunity
Time for Phoenix to rise from the ashes of the Kevin Durant trade rumors.
The summer of speculation seems to be over with reports that Durant met with Brooklyn Nets leadership and agreed to give things another try.
Good. Now that that’s over, the Suns know what’s on the horizon: Chris Paul, Devin Booker and the guys who didn’t get swapped out will try to have another monsoon of a season that ends with fans flooding downtown streets in a championship parade.
There’s always the question of whether trade rumors will mess up team chemistry. We won’t know the answer for sure until about Christmas after we’ve seen the team play for a few weeks. But don’t expect KD to throw off the balance of Phoenix’s pH.
Rumors and speculation are part of life in the NBA. Guys who can’t block that stuff out don’t last at this level.
Mikal Bridges seems to be fine. He said on Twitter two years ago that loves Phoenix. “I don’t ever wanna leave (heart emoji) @Suns” remains pinned to the top of his page.
The Suns-Nets trade rumors shouldn’t have burned Bridges. They should have transformed him into the cockiest guy in the NBA.
His name was floated as a key piece in a potential deal for one of the best scorers of all time. That shows just how valuable Bridges is. Time for him to lock in and continue locking down everyone in front of him. This should give him the confidence to become the first defensive player of the year in Suns history.
The trade talk heated up based on reports that Durant picked Phoenix as a preferred destination, and it dovetailed the acknowledgment that the Suns needed to shake some things up to win a title.
Phoenix got as close as it was going to get with the way things were. Two years ago, they were two wins from a championship. Last season, they jumped out to the league’s best record before New Orleans showed Dallas how to eclipse the Suns in the playoffs.
Durant would have provided offensive firepower and proven playoff leadership to a team that could have used both.
Now that it’s clear KD ain’t walking through that door, it’s time to look within. Maybe the Suns have guys who are up to the challenge of filling Durant’s shoes? It’s a tall order, and not just because Durant is 7-feet tall. (He’s listed at 6-10. I think they measured him without correcting his posture.)
It’s a tall order because if Durant’s shoes were one size smaller, Brooklyn would have eliminated Milwaukee in 2020, instead of the Bucks winning the title that season. (There was a 3-pointer that became a 2-pointer when replay showed Durant’s shoe on the line toward the end of Game 7.)
But if the Suns rise together, they can do it.
Perhaps coach Monty Williams should start with expanding Cam Johnson’s role in the offense?
Johnson shot 43 percent from 3-point range last season. He scored 38 points, including a game winner, over the Knicks in March before missing the next three weeks with a deep thigh bruise, which disrupted his best stretch of basketball.
In the five games that culminated with the March 4 win over New York, Johnson was averaging 29 points per 36 minutes. He was shooting almost 60 percent from 3-point range.
Mikal and Cam might be similar enough that they’re called “The Twins,” but a closer look shows that Bridges is a slasher and Johnson is a shooter. For as similar as they are, they don’t take up the same space on the court, offensively.
Maybe they should both be starters, rather than Johnson coming off the bench?
Deandre Ayton is another option for increased offense. The modern NBA has little use for banging big men. Those of us with gray beards and memories of Kareem, Shaq and Hakeem might recognize the value of a monster who gets his money with one foot in the paint, but modern giants Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis and Karl-Anthony Towns create for themselves on the perimeter.
Maybe Williams could expand Ayton’s role to give him more freedom to attack off the dribble or shoot 3’s? That way, if they need Ayton to score more in the postseason, he can do it. If nothing else, it will give defenses more to deal with.
But now that it looks like the Durant deal is dead, the guys who remain can sweep up the ashes, earnning respect that comes with stepping into bigger roles.
The Suns know what’s on the horizon.
It’s time to mix things up with the group they have to rise to heights they’ve never reached.
Reach Moore at gmoore@azcentral.com or 602-444-2236. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @SayingMoore.
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HEAT WAVE Kicks-Off June 7 with DAYA and includes Rock, Pop, R&B, Country and Metal Musical Acts
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the summer season, Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) has a hot lineup of talented musical entertainment for U.S. military personnel serving overseas as part of their global music concert series, Heat Wave that kicks off June 7 – July 5, 2022.
Pop superstar DAYA (born Grace Martine Tandon), known for her magnetic vocals, released her first song, "Hide Away," in 2015 at the age of 16 to strong online support. When she debuted the song on Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda just a few months later, her fate as a full-blown pop star was set in motion. "Hide Away" shot to number 40 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart, peaking at 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, Daya received a Grammy for her featured performance on The Chainsmokers' song "Don't Let Me Down." She brings her enchanting energy and driving beats to Europe: June 7 - RAF Lakenheath, UK; June 8 - RAF Alconbury, UK; June 10 - USAG Benelux-Chièvres, Germany and June 11 - USAG Wiesbaden, Germany.
Next up is Sweet Siren, a popular show band that covers the hottest Top 40 hits, classic rock and country favorites, with the added flare of custom arrangements. Band members Carolyn Burgoyne (lead & harmony vocals), Jeff Schreiner (guitar, lead harmony vocals), Jethro Arola (bass guitar, vocals) and drummer Kent Christen dominate the stage with energy and top-notch performances. They will be performing June 25 - RAF Croughton, UK; June 26 - RAF Lakenheath, UK; June 28 - Volkel AB, Germany; June 30 - Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium; July 1 USAG RP – Kaiserslautern, Germany; July 2 - 3 USAG Wiesbaden, Germany and July 4 - USAG Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Heat Wave RIMPAC will present four back-to-back live acts in Hawaii for an awesome concert experience. Country star Chase Rice, known for his "Eyes on You" single that spent two weeks at #1 on Country Radio, will headline. Pop artist MAX, known for "Blueberry Eyes," a collaboration with SUGA, which has already received 250 million+ streams and 40 million YouTube views since its release, will warm up the crowd. Rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, widely known for their song "Face Down" released on Virgin records in 2006, took another direction in 2011, and independently hit #1 seven times on Billboard's Christian Rock Radio charts. Marc E. Bassy, whose work includes the double-platinum certified song "You and Me" featuring G-Eazy, gold-certified song "Morning," Charlie Puth's platinum album "Nine Track Mind," and G-Eazy's double-platinum song "Some Kind of Drug," will enchant the crowd with his creative pop/R&B sounds. Together, these amazing artists create an all-day, festival-inspired live show event that will travel to three bases in Hawaii June 30 – July 4. First stop for RIMPAC is June 30 - Marine Corps Base, HI; July 2 - Schofield Barracks, HI and July 4 - Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
Singer-songwriter Jerrod Niemann is heading to Europe in July, bringing smart lyrics, human insights and a love of history to his pure Country music. He has released six albums since his Long Hard Road debuted in 1999, and in 2001, he began to collaborate on songs for Garth Brooks. His own five chart topping songs are "Drink to That All Night," "Lover, Lover," "What Do You Want," "Shinin' on Me," and "One More Drinkin' Song." This Platinum-certified star will be performing July 1 - USAG Benelux-Brunssum, Netherlands; July 2 - Spangdahlem AB, Germany; July 3 - Ramstein AB, Germany and July 4 - USAG Stuttgart, Germany.
Kat Perkins is a singer/songwriter who delivers strong vocals with fearless conviction. Perkins entered the public eye after a three-chair turn on The Voice. During the show, her first single, "Fearless," placed in the top five on the iTunes rock chart in 2014, and qualified for the first round of Grammy Awards for "Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance." Today Perkins continues to tour, especially to overseas military venues, and remains a popular opening act for major rock bands. She will be in Southwest Asia from July 1-5.
Metal returns to AFE stages in Southwest Asia when Drowning Pool amps up the night with their heavy-duty original tunes. This four-member hardcore headbanger band from Dallas is an AFE audience favorite, and just one of the must-see 2022 Heat Wave shows. On this tour, Drowning Pool is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their best-selling platinum debut album, Sinner. They will be performing July 2 – July 4.
SuperUnknown is quickly becoming the premier tribute band for the music of Chris Cornell, an alternative rock and grunge standout who rose in stature from the late 1980s to the 2000s in the bands Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog. SuperUnknown covers all eras of Cornell's music, which earned top honors from Rolling Stone Magazine, reaching #9 for "Best Lead Singers of All Time." Unfortunately, Cornell took his own life in 2017, but his music lives on through SuperUnknown. Begun in 2018 as a solo act by vocalist/guitarist Jason Reed (who uncannily recreates the howling vocals of Cornell), SuperUnknown now consists of a full band also featuring Louis Graff (guitar), Tom Laskas (bass), Ron DiSilvestro (drums) and Pete Hefley (guitar). The group will be performing at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay July 2 and July 4.
Echosmith, an indie pop band of four siblings, brings its vintage sounds with the only female member, Sydney Sierota, heading up vocals. When the band released their trendy song "Cool Kids," it reached number 13 on Billboard Hot 100, and was certified double platinum in the U.S. and Australia. They are bringing their upbeat music to Europe, performing Jun 29 - Lajes AB, Portugal; July 2, Incirlik AB, Turkey and July 4 at Aviano AB, Italy.
Another sibling act, Aly & AJ, is two sisters in an energetic pop duo. Into the Rush, their debut album, was certified gold in 2005. From that album, the song "No One" was featured in the soundtrack of Walt Disney's Ice Princess. Both talented guitarists and vocalists, they bring encouraging messages and positive energy to the stage and will perform June 30 - USAG Vicenza, Italy; July 2, NSA Naples, Italy and July 4 at NS Rota, Spain.
"The full music spectrum is represented in this summer's Heat Wave lineup of talent," said AFE Marketing & Business Analyst Brian Burke. "And the musical performers are super excited to be out on the road touring at live events for our service members. AFE is grateful to them for bringing their high spirits and energetic sounds to service members serving far away," he said.
About Armed Forces Entertainment: Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is the official agency of the Department of Defense providing quality entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, primarily at contingency operations and in remote and isolated locations. Now in its 71st year, AFE brings a touch of home through music, sports and comedy entertainment to nearly 400,000 troops annually, providing our dedicated military members much-needed downtime.
For more information, schedules, and downloadable images, visit: www.armedforcesentertainment.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube
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VILLE DE LÉVIS, QC, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Like more than 60 police agencies in Canada, Service de Police de la Ville de Lévis has successfully implemented NicheRMS, which will manage the agency's operational data to support the prevention and detection of crime.
Developed by Niche Technology, NicheRMS is supplying the agency's approximately 200 officers and staff with the technology necessary to addresses the entire breadth of police information management, from incident field reporting through investigation, arrest and booking, property and evidence tracking, court case preparation, street checks, Police intelligence and final resolution and statistics reporting.
NicheRMS gives Service de Police de la Ville de Lévis a single platform to increase the investigative and intelligence value of the information collected by police officers in the execution of their daily duties. Officers and staff will streamline daily business processes and experience the benefits of single data entry, with agency-wide data sharing to avoid duplication.
"Implementing NicheRMS enables us to improve information sharing and provides a great benefit to our officers and staff as they work to keep our community safe," said Lévis Police Chief François Dubé, "Having a central standalone platform will provide us with more opportunities to serve the people of Lévis."
About Niche Technology and NicheRMS
At Niche, we focus on the information demands of frontline officers when seconds count. The responsive NicheRMS365 UI provides a consistent, intuitive user experience on phone, tablet, laptop and desktop devices, so agencies can simply train once and use anywhere – on any device.
Our customers have rewarded that commitment by making us the leading RMS provider worldwide, with more large police agencies using NicheRMS365 than our top six competitors combined. It's the most highly configurable, capable and respected RMS platform in the world.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, has earned the 2023 Top Workplaces USA award and joins 483 companies across 45 countries as a member of the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).
"We're thrilled to be named a national Top Workplace for a second year in a row and be a member of Bloomberg's GEI since 2019," said Tina Wilson, Chief People Officer at LendingClub. "During these past several years of massive change, we have remained committed to our core value of doing what's right for our employees and our members. LendingClubbers are a group of innovative, ambitious, kind, and incredibly talented people who are committed to transforming the financial system so it works in favor of consumers instead of against them."
Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. Over 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. Results are calculated by comparing the survey's research-based statements, including 15 Culture Drivers that are proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards.
"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."
Bloomberg's GEI is a modified market capitalization-weighted index developed to gauge the performance of public companies dedicated to reporting gender-related data. This reference index measures gender equality across five pillars: leadership & talent pipeline, equal pay & gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and external brand. LendingClub submitted a social survey created by Bloomberg, in collaboration with subject matter experts globally. Those included on this year's index scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure and the achievement or adoption of best-in-class statistics and policies. Both the survey and the GEI are voluntary and have no associated costs.
"Congratulations to the companies that are included in the 2023 GEI," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club. "We continue to see an increase in both interest and membership globally, reflecting a shared goal of transparency in gender-related metrics."
For more information on the GEI and how to submit information for next year's index visit: https://www.bloomberg.com/gei.
About LendingClub
LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. LendingClub Bank is the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., where members can access a broad range of financial products and services designed to help them pay less when borrowing and earn more when saving. Based on more than 150 billion cells of data and over $80 billion in loans, our advanced credit decisioning and machine-learning models are used across the customer lifecycle to expand seamless access to credit for our members, while generating compelling risk-adjusted returns for our loan investors. Since 2007, more than 4.5 million members have joined the Club to help reach their financial goals. For more information about LendingClub, visit https://www.lendingclub.com.
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Rachel Buelow and Sam Grady
The average concertgoer at this year’s Summerfest would likely have not known that history was being made at the festival. However, behind the scenes, it was a significant year at the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage, where Rachel Buelow and Sam Grady controlled production for The Big Gig’s three-weekend run. This marked the first time that an all-female stage management duo was responsible for a Summerfest stage for the full duration of the event. In catching up with the team, you could hear both the pride and responsibility that they took in this accomplishment.
How did you find out that this was the first time two women ran a stage at Summerfest? That doesn’t seem like something they might just keep a record of.
Buelow: I feel like it was a rumor initially.
Grady: We kept asking people throughout Summerfest and execs that had been here for many years. But we’re the first duo.
Buelow: The actual full-time team, that is. There’s been a couple fill-ins and other situations.
What is the day-to-day responsibilities of a stage manager?
Grady: We welcome the bands in, as early as 6 or 7 a.m. sometimes. Making sure the stagehands are there, sound crew is doing their thing.
Buelow: Getting tour buses parked. (laughs)
Grady: Making sure everyone finds the stage and gets here on time is big. Managing the acts, making sure they’ve got the right set time and all of their gear is here.
Buelow: We also help with contracts, payments, anything that needs to be tied up there. We’ll connect the bands with the merchandise department, hospitality, all in one.
Grady: We’re the face of Summerfest, for this stage.
How many people make the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage happen?
Buelow: Five. Front of house, monitors, lighting, and the two of us.
Have you both been with Summerfest for some time?
Buelow: I have. I was in the production office for four years prior to this and on staff. I believe this is my seventh year, all at this stage.
What is the most fulfilling part of being behind the scenes at Summerfest?
Buelow: Everyday is something. You can plan as much as you want, but there’s always something new, all day long. It’s almost like a fun puzzle, figuring all of this out. There’s plenty of personalities, too.
Grady: I love meeting the artists. Everyone is different, and meeting them like we do, right before they play. You can see them on stage, and then afterwards they’re almost different people.
Buelow: Sam is also an artist, so she has a good perspective on what they’re thinking.
Grady: I know how nervous people get. Even our headliners get nervous, and some of them have been doing this for 20 years. But then after they’re like “that was an awesome crowd,” and it’s great to see that joy.
Are you seeing more women in production at Summerfest as the years go by?
Buelow: Definitely. I think this year is probably the highest amount overall.
Grady: There’s definitely more, both in the production and entertainment staff in general. It’s nice to see that growth.
If there’s a woman interested in doing the production side of things, what advice would you give them?
Buelow: Just do it. Don’t be intimidated. Just dive in. Don’t let anybody push you around.
Grady: People always try to scare you. I’m the first in my family to get into the music industry, and people try to tell you about the long hours and it can be brutal work. But if you love what you do, don’t let that stop you from achieving what you want to do.
Anything you’ll look back on particularly from this year?
Grady: It’s been incredibly fun. Working with Rachael has been great. We didn’t really know each other that well, but you get to know each other pretty quickly when you work the long days in a tiny room like this. It’s been great, and we’re really lucky to be here. | https://shepherdexpress.com/music/summerfest_1/the-women-behind-the-scenes-of-summerfest/ | 2022-07-11 20:35:39 | 1 | https://shepherdexpress.com/music/summerfest_1/the-women-behind-the-scenes-of-summerfest/ |
Early rains give way to afternoon sunshine
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A cold front delivering scattered rains to the area this morning will quickly slide to our east, allowing for returning sunshine this afternoon and slightly cooler temperatures. Today’s highs will top out in the upper 70s, with another breezy afternoon on tap in the wake of the front.
A Bit Cooler for the Rest of the Week
Tuesday’s cold front is Pacific in origin, meaning it won’t deliver anything close to the record-setting cold we saw last week. It will, however, still produce a noticeable cool down, with morning lows dipping into the 40s for a couple of days, and highs staying in the 70s through the end of the week.
Next Shot of Rain
Rain chances return from Friday into Saturday in association with our next storm system. However, considerable differences remain amongst the models in the timing of best rain chances, with the GFS suggesting most rain exits by early Saturday, while the Euro points toward a slower storm system and rains potentially lingering into Saturday afternoon.
We’ll monitor trends and hopefully get a better handle on the timing in the next day or two. The latest rainfall outlook from the Weather Prediction Center suggests rain totals will average 0.75″-1.25″ across our area through Sunday morning.
Halloween Outlook
The extended outlook suggests nearly perfect weather for Halloween with high pressure in control along the northern Gulf Coast. Partly cloudy skies can be expected, with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 70s. Trick-or-treating temps look as though they’ll start in the low 70s around 5 p.m. and fall into the low 60s by 8 p.m., with no threat of rain.
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Parents will call the shots in November’s elections and reclaim our culture
Gov. Whitmer’s election chances jeopardized by failed education policies that harm Michigan families
Parents will be the decision makers in the 2022 elections and liberal lockdown governors face particular peril due to their policies’ harsh impact on children.
We need to arm parents and school boards with facts and trust them to make decisions in their community’s best interest. Parents don’t want the government imposing harmful orders on their children. Fathers and mothers — not "birthing people" — want a say in the classroom, but first, they’ll have it this November.
Michigan Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was the cruelest of all COVID-19 governors, closing schools to in-person learning, causing academic chaos when many students could least afford it. Some schools in Democrat-run cities were even closed in early 2022 while Whitmer sat idly by as students suffered.
MICHIGAN GOP CANCELS ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY AFTER STAFFER ALLEGEDLY THREATENED
Michigan’s election faces perhaps the greatest contrast of visions between candidates. Some have said it will be an epic battle between a conservative mom vs. a liberal "birthing parent." The way Whitmer has governed, contrasted with the way I have articulated I will, could not be clearer.
On education, Whitmer employed political science, yielding authority to union bosses, who were also successful at manipulating the CDC into imposing rules friendly for adults, but harmful to children. She refused to listen to parents.
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten threatened strikes and other anti-student actions if politicians didn’t comply with their selfish demands. Gretchen Whitmer was an accomplice to their selfish agenda.
Beyond COVID-19, Whitmer’s ever-increasing investment into government schools has not created a successful learning environment nor has her governing held these learning institutions accountable for their failing grades. Michigan is 38th in the nation for academic achievement, and due to indifference, is expected to slide to the bottom five states by 2030.
Traveling the state and listening to Michiganders, education is the topic that keeps coming up. Republicans know that they can win on this issue because progressives and the woke class actually believe that their stewardship of schools was a success during the pandemic!
Compounding the problem is Whitmer’s lack of action as achievement declined. Over 50 percent of our third-graders recently failed the state literacy exam. This is a catastrophe.
Whitmer has not only turned her back on our children she has turned her back on women. She leads the political charge with woke rhetoric attacking women forcing us to defend facts, and long-term held beliefs and traditions. As she tries to claim I’m only interested in culture wars, at least I know how to define "woman."
On the issue of "womanhood," when I began this campaign, we vowed to protect girls’ sports. It’s not appropriate for biological males to rob our daughters of opportunities. The media wanted that to appear as a controversial stance. It’s common sense.
Whitmer and her liberal allies have moved the fight well beyond fairness in women’s sports. Whitmer now winces when she uses the term "woman" because it goes against her woke allies. Again, liberal money runs through her veins and infects every bit of her governing at the expense of our daughters’ very identity.
During a recent meeting with leaders of the Michigan Democratic Party, Whitmer referred to women as "menstruating people." Let me be clear, we are done with this disgusting talk. The last thing I want to be identified by is a bodily function! Why does Whitmer want to denigrate and diminish womanhood?
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Now, the National Education Association has passed a policy at a recent convention to replace "mother" with "birthing person." Mother is a title that holds deep meaning. Mothers love unconditionally, we wake in the middle of the night, worry, kiss away boo boos, mourn, celebrate, teach, push through exhaustion, mothers make the world go round and so much more.
At a recent campaign event, a woman approached me who had adopted a child and wondered what "birthing person" made her.
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The Democrats’ dogma on sexuality has real-world implications that will come back to bite them and their attempts to push further just in the timeframe of this campaign makes us wonder how far they will really go. They are using cultural and social issues to push their liberal agenda and fundamentally transform our country.
We are not going to allow progressive Democrats, union bosses, and other liberal activists to strip us of our female identity. We will protect those words and our children because it is the right thing to do. Republicans are the real defenders of women's rights. | https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/michigan-parents-decide-governor-race-whitmer | 2022-08-10 06:40:17 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/michigan-parents-decide-governor-race-whitmer |
Members of the far-right Oath Keepers’ extremist group charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will face jurors this fall after a judge on Tuesday denied defense attorneys’ bid to delay the high-profile trial until next year.
Lawyers for Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and other associates of the antigovernment group argued a trial beginning in September would be tainted by publicity surrounding recent Jan. 6 House committee hearings and that attorneys still have too much evidence to sort through.
But U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said he is confident the court will find a fair jury for the Oath Keepers’ case in Washington next month and that he’s obligated to oversee a speedy trial for the defendants, who have been locked up for months. Moving the trial would also “wreak havoc” on the court’s calendar, which is filled with trials into next year, he said.
“This is a court of law, we cannot wait on the legislative process to unfold,” Mehta said.
Rhodes and four co-defendants are heading to trial on Sept. 26 on charges including seditious conspiracy, a rarely used Civil War-era charge that calls for up to 20 years in prison. They are accused of plotting for weeks to block the peaceful transfer of power and keep President Donald Trump in office.
Defense attorneys have argued there was no plan to storm the Capitol and that any plans they made were only about providing security at the rally before the riot or protect themselves against possible attacks from far-left activists.
Mehta suggested Tuesday that he believes the defense has a strong case, saying he didn’t believe it was a “laydown” case for prosecutors and he’s “not sure jurors in the District of Columbia will either.”
A different judge overseeing the other major case stemming from the Jan. 6 riot — involving members of the Proud Boys extremist group — agreed to postpone the start of that trial from Aug. 8 to Dec. 12 after attorneys for several of the men argued that their clients couldn’t get a fair trial in the midst of the committee’s hearings. The committee has said it’s public hearings will resume in September.
In a separate matter on Tuesday, Mehta rejected Trump’s request to dismiss lawsuits filed by four Capitol police officers seeking damages arising from injuries they sustained while defending the Capitol from the violent mob.
Mehta cited an earlier February ruling denying Trump’s bid to dismiss other lawsuits filed by lawmakers and two Capitol police officers. In that ruling, Mehta said Trump’s words during a rally before the storming of the Capitol were likely “words of incitement not protected by the First Amendment.”
“Only in the most extraordinary circumstances could a court not recognize that the First Amendment protects a President’s speech,” Mehta wrote at the time. “But the court believes this is that case.”
Trump’s lawyers are appealing that ruling, saying in court papers filed last week that the Supreme Court has “made clear that when acting in his official capacity, a President of the United States is immune from civil suit.” | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/judge-wont-delay-oath-keepers-trial-over-jan-6-hearings/ | 2022-08-02 23:39:25 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/judge-wont-delay-oath-keepers-trial-over-jan-6-hearings/ |
New hub on edX.org creates destination for Indian learners to explore U.S.-based, on-campus degree programs
BOSTON and LANHAM, Md., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced the launch of a new Study Abroad hub to help edX learners in India advance their education overseas. This new hub, developed in collaboration with Shorelight, a leader in the international education space, will connect millions of edX learners to Shorelight's catalog of over 3,000 in-person graduate and undergraduate programs at top U.S. institutions, including American University, Auburn University, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Dayton, and more.
The new Study Abroad hub will connect edX learners from India directly with Shorelight to help evaluate and select an international study abroad program that best fits their academic and career needs. Shorelight will then help learners navigate the often complex study abroad application process and continue to serve as a support system once the learner is attending classes in the U.S.
"Shorelight is steadfast in our mission to help international students access top U.S. universities, equipping them with the knowledge and support they need to excel in their academic pursuits and launch successful careers. Our partnership with edX enables us to share this mission with an even broader audience globally," said Tom Dretler, CEO of Shorelight Education. "We're excited to introduce edX learners to the diverse programs offered through Shorelight, bridging geographical boundaries and expanding the horizons of countless students."
Shorelight and edX's collaboration comes as more students around the world look to study outside their home country. In 2022, the number of international students attending college in the U.S. grew 4% to nearly 1 million, with the majority coming from India and China. India is edX's second-largest market in terms of registered learners, behind the U.S., and a focus for the company's continued global expansion.
"The Study Abroad hub on edX further enhances our ability to support international learners seeking to study in-person overseas – expanding our global footprint and meeting the needs of a significant and growing segment of the education market," said 2U Co-Founder and CEO Christopher "Chip" Paucek. "Together with Shorelight, we are committed to providing learners in India with greater access to relevant, affordable, and high-quality programs from the world's best colleges and universities."
For more information, visit www.discover.edx.org/bachelors-undergraduate-usa-india
About Shorelight
Shorelight is a leading international student marketplace in the United States. Our platform connects international students, universities, and service providers to drive student enrollment and performance at scale. We do this so that a more globally diverse population can lead and prosper for generations to come. Together, we help Educate the World. For more information, visit shorelight.com.
About edX
edX is the global online learning platform that fuels the world's ambition. edX was developed in 2012 by Harvard and MIT to make the world's best education available to everyone. Today, as a part of 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects over 76 million people with online learning to meet every professional moment. Together with top-ranked universities and organizations at the forefront of their fields, edX offers thousands of job-relevant programs across nearly every career discipline, from artificial intelligence and robotics to sustainability and public health. Find online courses, certificates, boot camps, and degrees that fuel your ambition at edX.org.
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