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PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (AP) — At a recent rally with union workers and other supporters in the downtown square of this small city on the banks of the Hudson River, New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney tried to remind Democrats of everything he thinks the party has accomplished.
He touted the sweeping coronavirus relief legislation passed in early 2021, last fall’s infrastructure deal, a plan to boost high-tech manufacturing, the toughest limits on guns in decades and, just recently, a climate and health care law that had been written off.
Democrats are “getting big stuff done,” Maloney said in an interview after the event.
He is betting that message will be enough to help him and his party navigate a treacherous political environment this year. As the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Maloney is responsible for helping the party defy historic trends and maintain — or even expand — its majority in the House. In the meantime, he’s also fending off a challenge from the left in next week’s primary in a district that could be competitive in the fall general election.
Facing a confluence of hurdles, Maloney insists on staying focused on the party’s agenda.
“When things are working, it’s the best politics,” he said.
The 56-year-old Maloney was seen as a rising Democratic star when he was first elected to the House a decade ago. The first openly gay congressman from New York, he was at the vanguard of a new Democratic Party making inroads far beyond its urban base.
But he’s facing a primary challenge next week from state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, a 36-year-old progressive who has sought to portray Maloney as an out-of-touch operator of the establishment.
“I think he represents everything that is wrong with politics,” Biaggi said in an interview.
Maloney counters the establishment has delivered what voters want: pragmatism over activism. “We’ve had a real summer of success and if things continue like this, I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people in November,” Maloney said.
He’s also gotten the endorsement of The New York Times, which carries a lot of weight with the Democrats in the district’s suburbs and exurbs of New York City, along with the endorsement of former President Bill Clinton, whose Chappaqua home is in the area.
Maloney, who worked in the Clinton White House, is a “proven leader,” the former president said in his endorsement, which thus far has not been echoed by his wife, former New York senator and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She has stayed out of the race, though her support would carry far more weight: Biaggi worked for her presidential campaign and Clinton led Biaggi and her husband in their vows at their 2019 wedding.
The biggest name backing Biaggi, a lawyer in former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration and granddaughter of former Bronx Congressman Mario Biaggi, is progressive star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Biaggi, like Ocasio-Cortez, has a history of taking on powerful, more moderate members of her party and espouses an activist, working-people credo.
In the same 2018 progressive wave that carried Ocasio-Cortez into office, Biaggi — despite being heavily outspent — ousted a longtime state senator known for leading a band of Democrats who collaborated with Republicans. She’s counting on a similar grassroots approach and desire for change as she aims to topple Maloney.
“I’m going to be on those doors, just like I’ve been every single weekend, knocking them down off the hinges, push through every single inch,” she said as she rallied a group of campaign volunteers in Sleepy Hollow for a weekend of door-knocking.
She’s also counting on the unusual circumstances of next week’s primary to help her chances. It’s the second primary election New Yorkers have had this summer, a delayed date to accommodate the redrawing of political maps after the first attempt at redistricting was thrown out in court.
There was a primary in June for the governors race and other statewide offices, but the primary for congressional races was delayed until Aug. 23 so new maps could be drawn.
New Yorkers aren’t used to voting in two primaries, especially one in late August, when many are on vacation, and the new maps may leave them unfamiliar with their new district lines and who is considered an incumbent — which could create an opening for someone like Biaggi with activist energy behind her.
While Maloney has represented parts of the newly-drawn 17th District, Biaggi currently represents none of it in her state Senate seat and moved about 15 miles north to become a resident.
Maloney also moved north from New York City when he first ran to represent the region 10 years ago, but he is quick to note that he and his husband already had a second home in the area at the time.
“She has every right to run, but people have a right to know that her district is 95% in the Bronx and I represent several hundred thousand people who are in this district,” he said of Biaggi in the interview.
He and his supporters have painted her politics as too far left for the district, pointing to her embrace of the “defund the police” messaging that liberals took up in 2020 amid a broader national reckoning over race and policing.
Biaggi has said in interviews that she’s no longer using the term because it doesn’t do a great job of conveying the need for policing reforms. Her campaign has armed its volunteers with talking points on her use of the phrase, pointing out that her grandfather was a decorated police officer and she used the phrase while reacting to the horrific video showing the killing of George Floyd.
“This was like, in the heat of a moment where she saw a pretty horrific incident and tweeted that — because we don’t need to shy away from that,” Cori Marquis, a Biaggi campaign aide, explained to volunteers in Sleepy Hollow as they prepared to knock doors and pitch voters. “She has been very clear in speech, in action, in policy, that she is really committed to working with all stakeholders to reform our criminal justice system.”
Biden won the areas in the new congressional district by 5 points in 2020, but northern stretches of it, which Maloney represents, heavily favor the GOP and Donald Trump won his district in 2016. Maloney won his current seat from a Republican a decade ago and has held on to the battleground ever since, which he said was “not a given for a gay guy with an interracial family.”
Voters there, he contends, want someone who can work across the aisle but also defeat Republicans.
Maloney’s work on matters across the aisle — and to defeat one Republican in particular — has drawn blowback from members of his own party, including harsh criticism from Biaggi.
The House Democrats’ campaign arm, which Maloney chairs, spent $425,000 on a campaign ad in Michigan that boosted the far-right opponent of Rep. U.S. Rep. Peter Meijer, one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump.
Meijer lost to a Trump-backed candidate, which Maloney said has only boosted the prospects for the Democratic nominee in December. But members of his own party warn it was a dangerous gamble.
“It makes people feel like the Democrats are playing a game and it’s not a game,” Biaggi said. “I think it represents everything that people hate about politics.”
Maloney said he understand people debating the tactic but defended the move.
“My job is to win seats. We are more likely to win that seat now than before the primary, and that is the bottom line. And that is my responsibility. Full stop,” he said. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/top-stories/house-democrats-campaign-chief-faces-tough-race-of-his-own/ | 2022-08-19 11:53:05 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/top-stories/house-democrats-campaign-chief-faces-tough-race-of-his-own/ |
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Chenango Forks Boys Lacrosse team lost to Ogdensburg Free Academy in the New York State Class D subregional 13-12.
Chenango Forks led 12-9 late in the fourth, but Ogdensburg rallied, tying the game with 42 seconds remaining.
OFA then won the contest with a goal with just 2 seconds left on the clock.
Watch the highlights above! | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/chenango-forks-season-ends-in-subregional/ | 2023-05-31 04:19:36 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/sports/chenango-forks-season-ends-in-subregional/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Did you know that Dallas has a professional rugby team? It sure does, and their name is the Dallas Jackals.
CW33’s own Jenny Anchondo checked them out in their home, Choctaw Stadium in Arlington. She caught up with first-round draft pick lock/flanker Samuel Golla to learn more about this intense, high-impact sport.
Golla explains that the game of rugby demands physicality and speed and that it’s basically American football that doesn’t end, “It’s a great game-high pace. It doesn’t stop a lot. I compare it to a football. That doesn’t end. If that makes sense. American football that doesn’t end.”
He adds that the rugby ball is a mesh between a football and a soccer ball; you’re able to pass it any different way that you want to, as long as it’s backward.
Be sure to click the video player above to see if you’re game for the game of rugby and more about the Dallas Jackals.
The Jackals will kick off the 2023 season against the Houston SaberCats on February 19 at home, for more information about the team and the full 2023 schedule, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/dont-miss-the-high-impact-action-the-dallas-jackals-rugby-team-is-bringing-to-north-texas/ | 2023-01-24 18:41:17 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/dont-miss-the-high-impact-action-the-dallas-jackals-rugby-team-is-bringing-to-north-texas/ |
Hunt scholarship boosts successful outcomes for more DACC students
LAS CRUCES - Each of their journeys follows a path as unique as their fingerprints.
Some of these students have taken a traditional route, pursuing a degree right after high school. For others, education was always on the horizon but unreachable — for numerous reasons — until many years later.
Within this group are preschool teachers and nurses. Future graduates hope to work in the fashion industry, law and fields in between.
They all, however, are the recipients of the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation scholarships at Doña Ana Community College. Since 2013, thanks to the Hunt Family Foundation, nearly 250 DACC students have earned the scholarship, propelling them to their educational goals. Those funds are matched by the Jon Wynne scholarship endowment at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico.
“It has been really dramatic, the impact,” said Kristi Martin, who has worked at DACC for many years and is now serving as interim vice president for external affairs.
For the Hunt family, that’s the goal, just as it has been for decades.
“Expanding higher education opportunities in our region is one of the main pillars that our Foundation has supported for over 35 years to ensure that students from the Borderplex have the ability to pursue and complete a college education,” said Woody L. Hunt, chairman of the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation. “There are many talented students in Doña Ana County that are deserving of a pathway to college that is not impaired by financial constraints. We are incredibly proud to create scholarship opportunities that allow them to achieve their college dreams and create a more competitive region.”
That impact manifests itself in many ways.
First, there are the numbers.
When compared to the general population of DACC students, the Hunt scholarship recipients are twice as likely to have a successful outcome, which means they completed their degree program, are progressing toward it, or have transferred to New Mexico State University in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.
Further, they were more than three times as likely to earn their associate degree than the rest of DACC students.
“The completion rates for the associate, that’s really amazing,” Martin said.
She added that the scholarship’s consistency — it was recently renewed again for another four years — gives students something to count on.
The impact of the Hunt scholarships isn’t just measurable with institutional data. Based on thank-you letters from some of the most recent scholarship awardees, that influence radiates from the recipients who benefited from them, those around them and the greater community.
In her letter, Maria Antonia Herrera said she wanted to “set an example for my little brother and show him no matter how old you are it’s never too late to get a new dream.”
Herrera had been struggling to balance school and working two jobs through the pandemic, particularly when she lost one job and had to search for another. For Herrera, the “scholarship means so much because I don’t have to worry about the stress of paying for school,” she wrote. “I can work less and focus more on my education.”
After receiving a Hunt scholarship, many of the students expressed a newfound desire to pay it forward by helping others in some way, whether that be in their new careers, as a mentor to another future student or even as somebody who donates money for such a scholarship in years to come.
For Nadine Yudith Calderon, the Hunt scholarship provided hope.
Calderon wrote, “I’ve never had this kind of support system and it gives me hope that people out there are willing to help students like me.”
To apply for this or any NMSU scholarship, go to scholarships.nmsu.edu.
A version of this story was first published in the spring 2022 issue of Panorama, NMSU’s alumni and friends magazine. To read the issue, visit https://panorama.nmsu.edu.
James Staley writes for NMSU's Marketing and Communications. He can be reached at jastaley@ad.nmsu.edu.
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — An 8-year-old boy and two teenagers were shot on Monday evening in Wilmington, police said.
The shooting happened around 7 p.m. in the 300 block of South Jackson Street, Wilmington Police said in a news release. Officers found three boys, ages 8, 16 and 17, shot and all were taken to a hospital, police said. Police did not release details about the extent of the boys' injuries, but said they were stable.
The shooting remains under investigation, police said. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Police-8-year-old-2-teens-shot-in-Wilmington-17255059.php | 2022-06-21 15:06:11 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Police-8-year-old-2-teens-shot-in-Wilmington-17255059.php |
Jacque Robinson-Baisley, Tiffany Garcia, and Anthony Rodriguez to Join Pathways LA Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathways LA is pleased to announce the appointment of three new directors to its board: Tiffany Garcia from Pacific Clinics, Jacque Robinson-Baisley with Blue Shield of California, and Anthony Rodriguez with Compass.
"We're excited to expand our board with three new members who are dedicated community leaders, committed to strengthening the advancement of early childhood education and learning for families across Los Angeles," said Tamika Farr, Chief Executive Officer of Pathways LA. "As we work towards expanding our organization, it is important that our board of directors represent the communities we serve."
Jacque Robinson-Baisley, an experienced non-profit board member, serves as LA County Stakeholder Engagement Manager for Promise Health Plan of Blue Shield of California. A graduate of both University of California, Berkeley and Cal State University Northridge, Jacque holds a Master of Public Administration degree and is regarded as a subject matter expert on internal auditing processes. She served as the Vice Mayor Councilmember for the City of Pasadena from 2007 to 2015. Jacque is eager to "share her personal experience as a toddler mother" in order to influence local and state "policy to ensure safe, accessible, and affordable child care for all families."
Tiffany Garcia is the Communications Director of Pacific Clinics, a community-based behavioral and mental health organization. Tiffany is responsible for internal communications, branding and marketing, and media relations. With more than 10 years as a communications professional she has worked in various sectors that include retail, food and beverage, and the non-profit sector. Tiffany is looking forward to deepening her investment in the communities we serve through her time on the board.
Anthony Rodriguez is a Commercial Real Estate Agent for Compass. Anthony holds his MBA with a concentration on Real Estate from the University of Irvine (UCI)- Paul Merage School of Business. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Finance from San Diego State University. Anthony is a 17-year-old veteran having served for the Air Force as an Air National Guard. Today, Anthony serves as a frequent guest lecturer for the School of Business at UCI. Anthony is involved in supporting organizations such as Padres Contra El Cancer, Mended Little Hearts, and is founder of Thanksgiving Goodness, an annual event that provides meals to over 20,000 homeless in Downtown Los Angeles.
About Pathways LA: Pathways LA supports the healthy development and early learning of young children. Through a continuum of care, starting with parents, moving along to child care providers and community stakeholders, Pathways LA advocates for the well-being and school readiness of children of all backgrounds. For more than 40 years Pathways LA strengthens families by providing access to high-quality child care.
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $314 million.
The medical device manufacturer posted revenue of $3.39 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $3.15 billion.
For the current quarter ending in June, Boston Scientific expects its per-share earnings to range from 48 cents to 50 cents.
The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.90 to $1.96 per share.
Boston Scientific shares have risen 10% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has climbed 6%. The stock has risen 15% in the last 12 months.
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TX Corpus Christi TX Zone Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2023
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National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
TXZ343-132245-
Coastal Nueces-
Including the cities of Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph,
increasing to south 20 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy, cooler with highs in the
mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower
40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ443-132245-
Nueces Islands-
Including the city of Port Aransas
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to south
20 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph,
diminishing to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, windy with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and windy, cooler with lows in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 50.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
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TXZ243-132245-
Inland Nueces-
Including the cities of Robstown, Tuloso, and Bishop
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
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TXZ234-132245-
Victoria-
Including the cities of Victoria and Bloomington
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south 20 to 25 mph
after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph,
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy and more humid with highs
in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to
25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper
40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs
around 60.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s.
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TXZ239-132245-
Webb-
Including the cities of Laredo, Bruni, and Orvil
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph,
diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Windy with lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Breezy and much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ242-132245-
Inland Kleberg-
Including the cities of Kingsville, Loyola Beach, Ricardo,
and Riviera
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
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TXZ342-132245-
Coastal Kleberg-
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph,
increasing to south 20 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy, cooler with highs in the
mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Cooler with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ442-132245-
Kleberg Islands-
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in
the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Breezy
with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts
up to 25 mph, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, windy with highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy, cooler with lows in
the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy, cooler with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
upper 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ344-132245-
Coastal San Patricio-
Including the cities of Portland and Ingleside
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. More humid
with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing
to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy, cooler with highs in the
mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy, cooler with lows in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ244-132245-
Inland San Patricio-
Including the cities of Sinton, Mathis, Taft, and Odem
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Temperature rising into the
upper 50s after midnight. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the lower
80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ245-132245-
Coastal Aransas-
Including the cities of Rockport and Fulton
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south
20 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. More humid
with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing
to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, breezy, cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy, cooler with lows in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.
$$
TXZ345-132245-
Aransas Islands-
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south
15 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in
the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to
20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, windy with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and windy, cooler with lows
around 40.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ346-132245-
Coastal Refugio-
Including the cities of Bayside and Austwell
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Breezy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south
20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy. More humid
with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, breezy, cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s.
Wind chill values in the mid 20s after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Wind chill values in the mid 20s in
the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ246-132245-
Inland Refugio-
Including the cities of Refugio and Woodsboro
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Breezy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south
20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Temperature rising into the
upper 50s after midnight. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the upper
70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Wind chill values in the lower 20s
in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ247-132245-
Inland Calhoun-
Including the city of Long Mott
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Breezy and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south
20 to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph,
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, breezy, cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s.
$$
TXZ347-132245-
Coastal Calhoun-
Including the cities of Seadrift, Port Lavaca, and Port O Connor
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool. Near steady
temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph,
increasing to south 20 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Cloudy. More humid with
highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, windy, cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Breezy, cooler with lows in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
TXZ447-132245-
Calhoun Islands-
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Near steady temperature in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to south
20 to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Windy
with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, diminishing
to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Patchy fog in the morning. Cloudy. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Cloudy, windy with highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and windy, cooler with lows in
the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
mid 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
TXZ233-132245-
Goliad-
Including the city of Goliad
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
Breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower 60s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south 20 to 25 mph after
midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs around 80.
South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper
40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs
around 60.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ232-132245-
Bee-
Including the cities of Beeville, Skidmore, Pettus, and Pawnee
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy, breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower
60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the lower
80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 30s. Wind chill
values in the mid 20s after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. Wind chill values
in the mid 20s in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 70s.
$$
TXZ241-132245-
Jim Wells-
Including the cities of Alice, Orange Grove, and Premont
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows in the
lower 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ231-132245-
Live Oak-
Including the cities of George West and Three Rivers
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy, breezy and not as cool with lows in the lower
60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy
and less humid with highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. More humid with highs in the mid 80s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Wind chill
values in the mid 20s in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid
40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ240-132245-
Duval-
Including the cities of Freer, Benavides, and San Diego
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows around
60. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Less
humid with highs in the lower 80s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming southeast after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. More humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper
60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ229-132245-
La Salle-
Including the cities of Cotulla and Encinal
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows around
60. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming south 15 to 25 mph
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Less humid with highs in the lower 80s. West
winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Breezy and much cooler with highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid
30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
$$
TXZ230-132245-
McMullen-
Including the cities of Calliham, Cross, Loma Alta, and Tilden
326 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Not as cool with lows around
60. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming sunny.
Less humid with highs around 80. West winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. More humid with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in
the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the mid
30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the
upper 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s.
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MADISON, Wis., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OneNeck® IT Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Theodore (Ted) Wiessing as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective today. Wiessing succeeds Terry Swanson, who stepped down after 6 years at the helm.
"Ted is a proven technology and security leader with a distinguished track record of innovation, talent development, and a deep knowledge of OneNeck," said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., TDS President and CEO. "I am confident that he, along with the rest of the senior leadership team, will ensure strong execution of OneNeck's hybrid IT and multi-cloud strategy. I'd also like to thank Terry Swanson for his leadership and significant contributions throughout his tenure at OneNeck."
As former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of OneNeck, Ted drove the company's go-to-market strategy and spearheaded the launch of new products and services. Ted joined OneNeck in 2018 and has been an integral part of the TDS, Inc. family of companies since 2002, where he worked in various IT leadership roles such as IT operations, application development, security, and privacy. Prior to joining TDS, Ted spent 11 years as an enterprise software consultant at Accenture, working extensively with companies in the communications industry.
When sharing the news with associates, Wiessing said, "As OneNeck's former COO, I am confident we have the right people, culture, and strategy to be wildly successful in the market. I am committed to continuing the legacy of excellence that OneNeck leadership has established over the years, while also exploring new methods of enhancing the value of our offerings and continuing to ensure we keep employees at the heart of our business model."
A Wisconsin-native, Wiessing will continue to work from the company's headquarters in Madison. Wiessing holds a Bachelors of Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and currently resides in Wisconsin with his wife and two children.
For more information about OneNeck, visit www.oneneck.com.
About OneNeck IT Solutions
OneNeck IT Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., employs 450 people throughout the U.S. The company offers multi-cloud solutions, combined with managed services, professional IT services, hardware and local connectivity via top-tier data centers in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin. OneNeck's team of technology professionals deliver secure, modern platforms and applications for organizations embracing data-driven transformation and secure end-to-end solutions. Visit oneneck.com.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000 company, provides wireless; cable and wireline broadband, TV and voice; and hosted and managed services. TDS has approximately six million connections nationwide through its businesses UScellular, TDS Telecom, OneNeck IT Solutions LLC and TDS Broadband Service. Recently, TDS has been named to three Forbes lists: America's Best Employers for Diversity, Best Large Employers, and Best Employers for Women. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Chicago, TDS employs 9,300 people. Visit tdsinc.com.
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Only an elite group of 17 artists so far have achieved EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
The rare and coveted EGOT is not easy to come by, so it’s not surprising that fewer than two dozen have achieved this status. And while the artists don’t get a final EGOT trophy when it happens, its nonetheless one of show business’ greatest honors.
So, who does have the EGOT?
Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Legend, Tim Rice, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, Mel Brooks, Mike Nichols, Whoopi Goldberg, Helen Hayes, Marvin Hamlisch, Robert Lopez, Richard Rogers, John Gielgud, Jonathan Tunick, Alan Menken, Jennifer Hudson and Scott Rudin are those who have won all four awards competitively.
While Barbara Streisand, James Earl Jones, Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones and Liza Minnelli have all received honorary non-competitive awards, not everyone considers them to be EGOT achievements.
Next up, Viola Davis is in the running to achieve EGOT. Davis landed her first Grammy nomination in the audiobook, narration and storytelling recording category for her memoir “Finding Me.”
Davis already has two Tony Awards, a Primetime Emmy for “How to Get Away With Murder” and an Oscar for the 2016 film “Fences.”
Rogers was the first to get to EGOT when he finally won an Emmy Award in 1962 for Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composed for Television for “Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years.”
Lopez is the only person to double-EGOT when he won a best original song Oscar for “Coco’s” “Remember Me.” He made the history books by becoming the youngest to EGOT when he won the “Frozen” Oscar, which completed his original EGOT. Wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez is a Tony Award shy of EGOT.
There are many artists out there who have three of the four awards. Here’s a running list of who needs which award to complete EGOT. (Stars who were one award shy before their deaths are not included).
Who needs an Emmy?
- Joel Grey
- Elton John
- Justin Paul
- Benj Pasek
Who needs a Grammy?
- Ellen Burstyn
- Jeremy Irons
- Jessica Lange
- Frances McDormand
- Helen Mirren
- Al Pacino
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Geoffrey Rush
- Maggie Smith
Who needs an Oscar?
- Dick Van Dyke
- Cynthia Erivo
- Anne Garefino
- Hugh Jackman
- John Kander
- Alex Lacamoire
- Cyndi Lauper
- Katrina Lenk
- Audra McDonald
- Bette Midler
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Cynthia Nixon
- Trey Parker
- Ben Platt
- Billy Porter
- Ari’el Stachel
- Marc Shaiman
- Bill Sherman
- Matt Stone
- Charles Strouse
- Lily Tomlin
- David Yazbek
Who needs a Tony award?
- Adele
- Julie Andrews
- Burt Bacharach
- Alan Bergman
- Cher
- Common
- Eminem
- Michael Giacchino
- Ludwig Göransson
- Brian Grazer
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- H.E.R.
- Ron Howard
- Kristen Anderson-Lopez
- Paul McCartney
- James Moll
- Randy Newman
- Trent Reznor
- Atticus Ross
- Martin Scorsese
- Ringo Starr
- John Williams
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If you choose to lease, the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid might cost significantly less to drive than the Prius hybrid—depending on where you live and which incentives Toyota might be factoring in.
As partner site CarsDirect points out, the Toyota Prius Prime SE has a lease payment of just $435 a month, with $435 due at signing. That’s for a 36-month lease allowing 12,000 miles annually.
Based on a Los Angeles location, the Prius Prime SE costs $33,445, including the $1,095 destination charge. A Prius XLE hybrid costs $31,990, also including destination. But with the same $435 out of pocket, it will cost $509 a month to lease.
In a recent review of the 2023 Prius, Green Car Reports found a lot to like in its head-turning styling, great mpg, performance, price, and usable back seat. Its underwhelming front seats, unruly interface, and cabin noise kept the list of pros and cons pretty evenly stacked. A first drive of the 2023 Prius Prime found it to be a stealth EV that lives up to some of the green-car credentials of the former Chevrolet Volt. The Prius Prime SE offers 44 miles of fully electric range plus 51 mpg combined in hybrid mode after the charge is depleted.
Although Green Car Reports hasn’t spent an extended period with the Prius Prime the way it has the Prius hybrid, the Prime offers some other advantages—like quicker acceleration than the hybrid.
Federal funds may help make this lease incongruity possible. Toyota doesn’t disclose whether it’s factoring the Commercial Vehicle Credit (IRS 45W) into the lease, and it doesn’t have to—but it appears to account for a large discrepancy in affordability between these two models.
Under 45W, if an automaker has a captive or affiliated finance company and can offer the vehicle under lease, it can claim up to a $7,500 credit, and pass it along to the customer in the form of a lower lease payment. Unlike as with the Clean Vehicle Credit (30D) for EV purchases, vehicles claimed under 45W don’t have to be U.S.-made or sourced, and they don’t need to meet price ceiling requirements of $55,000 for cars and $80,000 for SUVs, pickups, and vans.
Senator Manchin attempted to delay the implementation of these Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) credits, aiming to see leased vehicles follow the same stringent U.S. assembly and sourcing requirements, but he was essentially booed off the stage.
Some advocates of the leasing loophole say that this helps level the playing field—essentially making leased EVs as affordable as for those who purchase EVs with a sizable down payment. But keep in mind that Toyota’s bargain Prius Prime lease price on this made-in-Japan vehicle is for those with “excellent” credit and thus even those who lease may be up against the same institutional barriers.
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Choosing the best beach ball for summer fun
Tossing a beach ball from the sandy shore or poolside is as classic as summertime gets. The multi-colored stripes are timeless and playful, evoking nostalgia for all who toss the ball. But with so many varieties available, how do you know which beach ball will last for many summers to come?
Elements such as materials, inflation style and size affect which beach ball is right for you. So do your style, party plans and budget.
What to look for in a beach ball
A few quality features can ensure your water toys stay inflated, suit your play style and are durable enough to withstand lots of tossing and punching.
Material
Most beach balls are made from polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. This lets them stay thin and lightweight while also offering strength and durability. Not all manufacturers use the same level of quality assurance, so check the reviews. Look for reliable beach balls that stay inflated, seal correctly, are thick enough to prevent pops and are weather-resistant.
Design
Beach balls come in a wide variety of designs. From stripes to polka dots and glitter to graphics, you can find many options to complement your decor, preference or party theme. If the design includes premium elements such as loose confetti or LED lights, they may come at a premium price.
Size
Most beach balls list their sizes by deflated measurements. They lose about 30% of their length when they go from flat to round. For example, a 24-inch beach ball measures roughly 17 to 18 inches across when fully inflated.
- Mini: Mini beach balls typically measure less than 9 inches in diameter. They are the lightest option, easy to hold in one hand. Mini beach balls are useful for games like dodgeball, volleyball and catch.
- Regular: Most traditional beach balls measure around 20 inches deflated but can range from 12 to 24 inches. They are ideal for tossing in small groups, at pools or the beach.
- Jumbo: Oversized beach balls are ideal for larger crowds or playing rolling ball games outdoors. Follow safety instructions, as jumbo beach balls are generally designed for laying or sitting on, though they may resemble exercise balls. Since jumbo balls are so large — sometimes larger than a tall adult — it’s best to inflate them with a pump. When deflated, they generally measure 36 inches or longer, up to 12 feet long.
Inflation style
You can inflate beach balls either by blowing air through a mouthpiece or using a hand pump. Smaller balls, naturally, are easier to inflate. Pumps are recommended for larger beach balls, especially jumbo balls.
Best beach balls
Icnice Glow-In-The-Dark LED Beach Balls, 2-Pack
Light up your playtime at night with these remote-operated multicolor LED beach balls. The waterproof 16-inch beach balls offer 13 colors and four lighting modes. Sold by Amazon
4E’s Novelty Beach Balls, 3-Pack
For a traditional aesthetic, opt for these classic beach ball designs. The 20-inch toys feature recognizable rainbow stripes and a simple inflation nozzle. Sold by Amazon
Top Race Mini Beach Balls, 25-Pack
Make sure everyone at the party gets a beach ball with this 25-pack of mini beach balls. These classic designs make great decorations, toys and party favors. Sold by Amazon
Ninostar Star Wars Beach Balls, 3-Pack
Pop culture and sci-fi fans can enjoy themed beach balls too with these detailed “Star Wars” designs. The set of 14-inch balls includes R2-D2, BB-8 and the Death Star. Sold by Amazon
Big Mo’s Toys Beach Balls, 12-Pack
For a multi-pack of medium-sized beach balls, this 12-pack is a great value. It includes a dozen 12-inch beach balls with a classic rainbow design. Sold by Amazon
Intex Jumbo Inflatable Pool Ball, 42 Inches
A jumbo beach ball offers the chance to mix up water play with a larger-than-life toy. This polka-dotted ball measures 42 inches and features multi-colored dots all around. Sold by Amazon
Emoji Party Pack Inflatable Beach Balls, 12-Pack
Introduce even more fun at the beach or at the pool with this 12-pack of emoji-themed beach balls. Measuring 16 inches each, they feature classic emoji faces on bright yellow balls. Sold by Amazon
Pangda Inflatable Globe Beach Ball, 2-Pack
Have fun while learning world geography with this two-pack of inflatable globes. The 16-inch globes feature every continent, ocean, country and capital, with major cities clearly labeled. Sold by Amazon
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"Think Brita filter, but a thousand times better." That’s what engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni of the University of British Columbia said about a new water treatment that reduces forever chemicals from drinking water.
PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a group of chemicals that are present in a wide array of common consumer products, from toilet paper to clothing. PFAS are known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or in our bodies.
Studies have linked exposure to PFAS to adverse health effects. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says investigations into how exposure to PFAS can be harmful are still being conducted. The CDC notes that PFAS are in food and the environment, making it unlikely to eliminate exposure entirely.
To rid water of forever chemicals, Mohseni’s team created an adsorbing material capable of trapping and holding all the PFAS present in the water supply, the University of British Columbia said. The PFAS are later destroyed using special electrochemical and photochemical techniques, the university said.
"Our adsorbing media captures up to 99% of PFAS particles and can also be regenerated and potentially reused," he said. "This means that when we scrub off the PFAS from these materials, we do not end up with more highly toxic solid waste that will be another major environmental challenge."
SEE MORE: EPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
According to the Environmental Protection Agency,PFAS can be found in drinking water. But the EPA said it's unknown how to effectively rid drinking water of forever chemicals.
The University of British Columbia study isn’t the only attempt to use filters to eliminate PFAS from water. Last year, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences spotlighted CycloPure, Inc’s filters,which can rid up to 65 gallons (700 single-use water bottles) of PFAS with one filter.
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TX Lake Charles LA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
TXZ180-272215-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Town Bluff, Fred, Hillister, Ivanhoe,
Spurger, Warren, and Woodville
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Temperature falling into the
lower 90s this afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to
105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ201-272215-
Hardin-
Including the cities of Lumberton and Silsbee
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ215-272215-
Jefferson-
Including the cities of Beaumont, Sabine Pass,
and Sea Rim State Park
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower
90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ216-272215-
Orange-
Including the cities of Orange, Vidor, and Bridge City
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this
morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon.
Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to
105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ259-272215-
Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Temperature falling to around
90 this afternoon. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ260-272215-
Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown,
Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ261-272215-
Southern Jasper-
Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ262-272215-
Southern Newton-
Including the city of Deweyville
253 AM CDT Wed Jul 27 2022
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South
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.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
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.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
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.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
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“Criticizing [the Forward Party] for not having policy solutions is like criticizing Spotify for not releasing their own music. Spotify is the tool to distribute music. We’re the tool to facilitate dialogue and consensus.
The Forward Party is not a third party in the traditional sense.
We are not a party of ideas. We are a party of the total absence of ideas. No, rather, our idea is that we will solve problems using good ideas. This is such a good idea we are amazed that nobody has had it before. Do we have any good ideas? No. We are more idea-ideas people than idea people, if you see. Our big idea is to disrupt the party system. Other parties have brought things to the table, but we are disrupting that by bringing nothing to the table. This is sort of a BYO situation, like when you bring stones to make soup and everybody brings everything else.
Division is bad in itself, regardless of what is dividing you, whether it’s a question like, “Do some people, perhaps, not deserve equal protection under law?” What’s bad is the bitterness of the division there, not the fact that some people think there are two sides to the question! And we are here to fix that with our principled dedication to the principle of being dedicated to a principle. Also, we will have the best graphic design of any party if we ever get around to having a slogan, but we probably won’t because that would be polarizing.
Look, we are the Spotify of parties. We are the place people come to listen to music. Why would you expect us to have music here for people to listen to? We’re just a place that has explicitly promised that you will be able to listen to music. That is like expecting a restaurant to serve food, when everyone knows that a restaurant is just a place where people come to be connected with food. A kitchen is what makes food. Most restaurants have kitchens attached, but you shouldn’t presume. Or like arriving at a brand new hospital expecting it to be able to treat your broken leg, even though everyone knows a hospital is just a place for interfacing with the concepts of doctors and nurses. Why would anyone assume that because we have opened and announced our opening we have doctors and nurses?
To anyone who would dare to call this the Fyre Festival of parties — Fyre Festival had those sandwiches. We would not insult you by offering so much. At most, we are the shadow of a sandwich flickering on a cave wall.
People are always saying things like, “I would vote for a generic Democrat,” and then refusing to vote for a specific Democrat. Well, we want to apply the lesson of those polls on a party level: Instead of a specific party, we are just the principle of a party. We are not a party of ideas; we are the idea of a party.
As the House committee on Jan. 6 hearings reveal, we live in a polarized country, and there are people in it who think violence is acceptable and who are working to undermine the legitimacy of our elections. On the other hand, Democrats seem pretty steamed about that. There is only one possible solution that will fix this problem: a third party.
The upcoming elections are going to be absolutely pivotal when it comes to determining which peoples’ rights survive and whether this country continues to function. There are those who say that if you are starting a third party now, it must be galvanized by a very clear, powerful idea — one that makes it worth drawing votes away from both the alternative parties, which are equally falling short. They say that such a party makes sense only if it is buoyed by an idea so undeniable that people will come surging forth from their ideological bunkers to vote for it despite everything else that is going on and all the other things that are at stake.
To those who say that, we say: We will have an idea like that soon! Or at least an idea about that idea! And it’s going to be a doozy! | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/08/02/forward-third-party-no-ideas-satire/ | 2022-08-02 11:25:21 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/08/02/forward-third-party-no-ideas-satire/ |
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown released the following statement in response to today's release from a bipartisan group of Senators announcing their opposition to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission moving forward.
"Paralyzed Veterans of America supported the VA MISSION Act which established the AIR process. However, we have been concerned about the delays in standing up the AIR Commission and have had ongoing concerns regarding the validity of VA's recommendations and the data on which they rested. We appreciate the commitment expressed today by a bipartisan group of Senators to ensuring VA's infrastructure allows the department to meet the needs of veterans with catastrophic disabilities both now and in the future even as they oppose further action on the AIR Commission. Moving forward, we call on Congress to implement needed reforms to help the VA better manage its infrastructure and provide significant financial investments to ensure that the SCI/D system of care and the broader VA health care system are able to fully meet the needs of all catastrophically disabled veterans, their families and caregivers."
The MISSION Act of 2018 required the VA to conduct a nationwide study and issue recommendations for future investments in VA health care facilities to the AIR Commission (PVA Executive Director Carl Blake was nominated by the White House to serve on the commission). The purpose of the AIR Commission was to hold public hearings, visit VA facilities, meet with employees and VA partners, and listen to veterans to help them assess VA's recommendations and then make any changes deemed necessary before submitting the recommendations to the President for further consideration.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
Contact: Oname Thompson
OnameT@pva.org
Cell: (703) 864-5980
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Perhaps no other lawmaker’s path to the Jan. 6 special committee has been more dramatic — or symbolic — than that of Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.
Cheney, who had been one of the most powerful Republicans in the House, was ousted from her leadership post last year and pushed to the sidelines by her party after the attack on the Capitol for bluntly and repeatedly condemning former President Donald Trump’s false election claims, and blaming him for the riot.
At nearly every turn since, Trump and House GOP leaders have sought to drive her out of the party, including backing her freshly MAGA-styled challenger at home in Wyoming.
But what Republicans consider her sins have made Cheney a pivotal ally for Democrats, who handed her a leading role as the vice chair of the select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Cheney has used her perch aggressively, emerging as one of the key drivers of the panel’s work behind the scenes and working to force her party to account for its role in stoking the election lies that led to the attack on the Capitol.
It is an unusual position for a onetime party leader and scion of a conservative dynasty. But it is one that Cheney has come to relish and view as the most important of her political career, as she casts the stakes of her assignment as nothing less than safeguarding democracy itself.
“I’ve been involved in partisan battles for many years,” Cheney said in an interview earlier this week with The Dispatch, a publication founded by conservative journalists opposed to Trump. “But there comes a moment where I think we all need to say, ‘Wait a minute, this isn’t a moment for how can we launch rapid response rooms and how can we treat this like it’s some kind of political game.’ This was a violent assault on the United States Capitol, and it was provoked by a sitting president of the United States.”
Yet while it has opened Cheney to political challenge from the right this year, the assignment has also opened new prospects for her; as one of a vanishingly few Republicans willing to openly challenge Trump, she is widely speculated upon as a potential presidential candidate in 2024.
Cheney is one of just two Republicans to serve on the panel, alongside Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who has also openly condemned Trump. Both were selected by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., after Republicans boycotted the committee in protest of her decision to bar two of their other members from serving on it.
While Cheney’s House Republican colleagues have strenuously sought to avoid publicly acknowledging Trump’s role in stoking the Jan. 6 riot, Cheney has become something of an outcast in her party for warning that Trump’s continued refusal to accept his loss in the 2020 presidential election will corrode the party — and country — for years to come.
In her typically blunt delivery, she often uses language borrowed from the criminal code to make clear she believes he and others face criminal exposure.
“What Donald Trump did,” Cheney said, “was he really mobilized and motivated and summoned the mob. And the lie about the election was what lit the flame.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/liz-cheney-panels-vice-chair-has-become-gop-outcast-for-condemning-trump/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-06-09 23:02:02 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/liz-cheney-panels-vice-chair-has-become-gop-outcast-for-condemning-trump/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Missing 3-year-old reunited with parents after spending night alone in state park
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A 3-year-old was reunited with her parents after being missing for nearly 20 hours in Poinsett State Park in South Carolina.
Ruby Heider went missing around 7 p.m. Friday during a camping trip with family and friends.
Several agencies, including the FBI and Air Force, searched through the night and into the next morning to find the little girl. Bloodhounds and fellow campers also helped search the campgrounds.
Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said Ruby was found safe around 11 a.m. Saturday, although she was frightened, cold, and dehydrated. She was found just a mile away from where she went missing.
“Every camper in this campground came out,” said Tracey Hagen, a camper. “We came out with flashlights, we started calling her name. We checked in with every camper at the site knocking on doors, asking if they had seen her.”
Poinsett Park spans 1,000 acres. Dennis says Ruby wandered off while looking for the bathroom at the campsite.
Dennis thanked the community for coming to help search, and the sheriff’s office shared photos of Ruby’s reunion with her parents on Facebook.
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PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to a massive crowd gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina city on a blazing summer weekend.
“There’s nowhere else I’d rather be to kick off the Fourth of July weekend than right here on Main Street, with thousands of hardworking South Carolina patriots who believe in God, family and country,” Trump said Saturday to a roaring crowd in downtown Pickens as temperatures climbed into the 90s.
Randal J. Beach, the police chief in the conservative Upstate community of about 3,400 residents, told The Associated Press on Sunday that his estimates of the crowd “were somewhere between 50-55,000.”
The heavily Republican area is a popular one for GOP hopefuls as they aim to attract support for South Carolina’s first-in-the-South presidential primary. In recent months, other candidates including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have all held events in the Upstate, as well as the two South Carolinians in the race: former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott.
But none drew an audience like Trump, whose appearance effectively shuttered Pickens’ quintessential Southern downtown.
Contrasted with his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, which drew thousands to rallies in states across the country, Trump’s 2024 effort has been markedly different. Earlier this year, instead of addressing voters in a gymnasium or airplane hangar, Trump held his first South Carolina campaign event inside the Statehouse in Columbia, rolling out his state leadership team at an invitation-only gathering in an ornate lobby between the House and Senate chambers.
In other states, the former president has focused his efforts on smaller events, including a series of speeches before state party organizations, as he works to bolster his standing with delegates and local officials.
This was only Trump’s second large rally of the 2024 campaign. In March, he rallied in Waco, Texas, disparaging the prosecutors then investigating him on hush-money charges — on which he was later indicted — and predicting his vindication. A planned outdoor rally in Iowa in May was canceled due to tornado warnings.
The rallies are also expensive to put on, although Trump has continued to bring in millions in fundraising, after both the New York indictment and also federal charges related to his retention of classified documents after leaving the White House. Last month, senior Trump aide Chris LaCivita told the conservative Ruthless podcast that the rallies “are half a million bucks a pop.”
Trump’s campaign has also leaned in on unannounced stops at restaurants — such as at a celebrated Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant Friday or Versailles, a famous Cuban eatery in Miami — in a bid to showcase his strong appeal among supporters despite the multiple legal challenges.
In a broad GOP field that has continued to grow, Trump’s campaign has pointed to polls showing him with a considerable lead over his rivals, despite a campaign schedule that is far less robust than many of his rivals. He has also given frequent media interviews and appeared at many of the multi-candidate events of the primary season so far, including this past week’s Moms for Liberty gathering in Philadelphia.
Still, the chance to see the former president in person drew thousands from across the Southeast for Saturday’s rally, with attendees beginning to line up the night before, and coming from as far as Florida. Greg Pressley and his wife, Robin, said they drove more than three hours from their home in eastern Tennessee to see the candidate they’ve supported since his first run in 2016.
“Donald Trump’s the best president in history,” Greg Pressley said. “I love his policies. I love the man. I’m here to support him getting back to where he needs to be, to begin with.”
Shelley Fox of Spartanburg, who said she has supported Trump since he entered the 2016 race, said she didn’t feel it necessary to even think about any other candidates for next year’s election.
“I’d write him in,” she said, when asked what she would do if forced to consider another hopeful. “No question — I’d write him in.”
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SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Space for Humanity, (S4H) a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to space for all of humanity and creators of the planet's first Citizen Astronaut Program, and Legion M, the world's first fan-owned entertainment company and producers of an upcoming William Shatner documentary "You Can Call Me Bill," are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership. Together, S4H and Legion M will collaborate on the production of a music video for William "Bill" Shatner's emotionally powerful song, "So Fragile, So Blue," which chronicles his transformative journey to space. The song, performed only once at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with the National Symphony Orchestra during the "DECLASSIFIED®: Ben Folds Presents With William Shatner" event, received an astounding 4.5-minute standing ovation, leaving an indelible mark on all who witnessed it.
The partnership between S4H and Legion M aims to capture the essence of Shatner's experience and share his awe-inspiring message with the world through the artistry of film. By combining Shatner's profound words with the mesmerizing music performed by Ben Folds and the National Symphony Orchestra, the music video will serve as a catalyst to unite and inspire people from all corners of the globe, fostering a collective effort to address the challenges we face as inhabitants of our shared planet.
"We are incredibly grateful to have William Shatner, a true icon and planetary-oriented visionary, advocate for the power of The Overview Experience and the profound shift in perspective it brings," said Rachel Lyons, Executive Director of Space for Humanity. "His personal journey into space has shown him the fragility and interconnectedness of our planet, igniting a fire within him to effect real change here on Earth. Through his powerful words and undeniable passion, Bill exemplifies how this transformative experience can awaken a sense of responsibility and inspire us all to work towards a more sustainable and compassionate future. The music inspires hearts and minds, giving everyone listening access to the Overview Perspective here on Earth. We are honored to join Legion M and Bill to harness the power of his message to drive positive and impactful change for the benefit of all humanity."
Legion M, known for its innovative approach of being the first fan-owned media company, will produce the music video. Drawing on their extensive expertise and passionate community, Legion M will bring together a team of talented professionals who will work alongside William Shatner to bring his vision to life on screen.
Space for Humanity will partner with Legion M on development of this visionary project. By harnessing the power of art and storytelling, the partnership aims to ignite conversations and drive positive change on a global scale.
"As a company dedicated to breaking down barriers and uniting people to shape the future of film and television, we couldn't be more excited to work with William Shatner and Space For Humanity on a project to unite people in addressing global challenges that affect all of us," said Jeff Annison, Legion M's co founder and president. "Bill's performance at The Kennedy Center demonstrated that So Fragile, So Blue is a song with the power to inspire hearts and change minds – we're creating this music video so everyone has the chance to experience it."
The music video for "So Fragile, So Blue" will serve as a testament to the potential of human ingenuity and the unifying power of art. As Carl Sagan once wrote, "They should have sent a poet" to communicate the unexplainable. Through the partnership of Legion M and Space for Humanity, William Shatner's profound message will transcend boundaries and inspire individuals to come together and find solutions to the collective challenges we face.
Legion M and S4H made this exciting announcement at this year's Comic-Con event in San Diego, which took place on Saturday, July 22 in Hall H. The announcement came during a larger discussion dedicated to celebrating the iconic William Shatner, highlighting two of his most recent adventures: Legion M's compelling documentary, "William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill," and the legendary sci-fi captain's extraordinary real-life journey into space. The panel discussion featured esteemed guests including Alexandre O. Philippe, the director of "You Can Call Me Bill" documentary, S4H's own Citizen Astronaut-01 and the first Mexican-born woman in space, Katya Echazarreta, Michael Edmonds, Senior Vice President: Sales, Marketing & Strategy of Blue Origin, Space for Humanity's Rachel Lyons, and Legion M's David Baxter and Jeff Annison. The event provided an incredible platform to share this momentous collaboration with the passionate fans and attendees, igniting further excitement and anticipation for the forthcoming "So Fragile, So Blue" music video.
About Space for Humanity
Founded by space entrepreneur Dylan Taylor in 2017, Space for Humanity is expanding access to space for all of humanity. The nonprofit created the planet's first Sponsored Citizen Astronaut Program, giving leaders, from any walk of life, the opportunity to apply to go to space and experience the Overview Effect: the cognitive shift in awareness that occurs when a human being looks down on the Earth from space.
Through its citizen spaceflight program, leadership training, and collaborative efforts to educate the public, Space for Humanity is setting the stage to create the world we want, both here on Earth and throughout the cosmos. For more information, please visit www.spaceforhumanity.org
Media Contact: Sarah Nickell, sarah@nickellcommunications.com
About Legion M
Since 2016, Legion M has cultivated a collection of fans and creators banding together to shape the future of entertainment. Founded and led by two Emmy award-winners, Legion M is a film production company based in Los Angeles that partners with creators - from independent filmmakers to big Hollywood studios - to produce, market, and monetize movies, TV shows, documentaries, VR experiences and more.
Legion M's roster includes acclaimed releases such as Mandy, Archenemy, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and Colossal, with upcoming projects The Man in the White Van, You Can Call Me Bill, Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose, and many more. For more information on recent projects and credits, visit www.legionm.com.
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Police say a north suburban Chicago man has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the drowning deaths of his three young children. Round Lake Beach Police Chief Gilbert said at a news conference on Tuesday that 35-year-old Jason E. Karels was arrested after leading police on a chase on Monday that ended in a crash at an Interstate 80 bridge in Joliet.
After the crash, Karels told first responders he was responsible for the deaths of his children and had attempted to kill himself before fleeing the home. Officers found the man’s blood in the house from his attempts to hurt himself, Rivera said.
Karels was hospitalized after the crash. Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton of the Lake County Coroner's Office says preliminary autopsy results show 5-year-old Bryant Karels, 3-year-old Cassidy Karels and 2-year-old Gideon Karels all died as a result of drowning. Rivera says the children's mother asked police to perform a well-being check at Karels' home. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/chicago-dad-faces-3-murder-charges-in-kids-drowning-deaths | 2022-06-15 00:43:48 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/chicago-dad-faces-3-murder-charges-in-kids-drowning-deaths |
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GRAPHIC: Family of woman who died after fall from patrol car demands answers
SPARTA, Ga. (WRDW) - The family of a Georgia woman who suffered fatal injuries while in deputies’ custody is demanding answers about her death.
The family of 28-year-old Brianna Marie Grier spoke Friday at a news conference regarding her death. Their attorney, Ben Crump, says law enforcement mishandled what was a mental health issue, not a criminal one.
Two Hancock County deputies were called to the family’s home in Sparta on July 15, where Grier was arrested, WRDW reports. The call came from Grier’s parents, who say she was behaving abnormally. Her family says she has a history of mental illness.
In the early stages of the investigation, it was determined that while deputies were taking Grier to the sheriff’s office, she fell out of a patrol car and suffered significant injuries.
Grier was pronounced dead from her injuries around 1 p.m. July 21 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Her body was taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab for an autopsy.
The GBI’s regional investigation office in Milledgeville was asked to investigate the incident. New details were released Wednesday after numerous interviews, reviews of body camera footage and mechanical tests on the patrol car. In addition, GBI released the bodycam footage involving this case Friday.
Investigators concluded that the rear passenger side door of the patrol car, near where Grier was sitting, was never closed.
After Grier was arrested, the two deputies attempted to put her in the patrol car. Both deputies and Grier were at the rear driver’s side door of the patrol car. Grier was on the ground refusing to get in the patrol car and made a statement that she was going to harm herself.
To put Grier in the patrol car, one of the deputies walked around and opened the rear passenger side door. The deputy then returned to the rear driver’s side door, and both deputies put Grier in the backseat of the patrol car.
Investigators say Grier was handcuffed in the front of her body and was not wearing a seatbelt.
The deputies closed the rear driver’s side door. The investigation shows that the deputy thought he closed the rear passenger side door.
The deputies left the scene and drove a short distance. Body camera footage reveals the deputies had no other contact with Grier from the time she was placed in the car until she fell out of the moving car.
The GBI says the investigation remains active and is still ongoing.
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New Mexico’s ranking in overall child well-being slipped from 49th to 50th, according to the Kids Count Data Book for 2022.
“The COVID pandemic caused major challenges for families that blunted the progress New Mexico had been making to improve child well-being,” said Amber Wallin, executive director of New Mexico Voices for Children, which manages the state’s Kids Count program.
More importantly, and on a positive note, the data book also shows that New Mexico “has seen consistent improvement over time in most indicators,” she said.
Comparing rankings from one year to the next often results in an incomplete picture, Wallin said. The national data book, compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, looks primarily at 2016 through 2020 to determine the 2022 national rankings. But compared to rankings from a decade ago, there has clearly been improvement in many of the 16 indicators assessed in four major domains.
In economic well-being New Mexico is ranked 48th; in education we’re ranked 50th; in health we’re ranked 39th; and in family and community the state is 48th. Using a formula that compares all states and all 16 indicators, New Mexico’s overall ranking is 50th, Wallin explained.
“One of the biggest improvements that we’ve seen is in teen birth rates, which decreased by 58% since 2010,” dropping from 53 births per 1,000 teens in 2010, to 22 births per 1,000 teens in 2020, she said.
There has also been “a dramatic improvement” in the number of children who now have health insurance,” Wallin said. On average from 2016 through 2020, 6% of children had no health insurance, compared to 2008 through 2012, when an average of 11% of kids had no health insurance.
“We’ve improved in the indicator of young children not in preschool and are now ranked 27th, an improvement over last year’s ranking of 29th and a ranking of 42nd a decade ago,” Wallin said. “So in raw numbers that means 6,000 more kids are enrolled in preschool than a decade ago.” There is also long-term improvement in the number of high school students not graduating on time – 25% as of pre-COVID 2019, according to the data book, compared to 37% who did not graduate on time in 2011.
While New Mexico ranks 48th in childhood poverty, Wallin said, “there’s 20,000 fewer kids living in poverty today than there were in 2012.”
What’s not reflected in the data book is “great policy progress in the past few years that put kids first,” she said, noting a number of legislative changes made from 2019 forward.
“Among them are the new child tax credit, the doubling of the tax credit for working families with kids and the expansion of child care systems to most every kid in New Mexico,” she said.
These unprecedented investments in kids and families “are all good reasons to hope that we’ll see progress in the future, but only if we keep up those investments in our kids and keep creating opportunities for our students, for day care teachers, for our K-12 education classrooms and for the economic security of our workers,” Wallin said.
“Those are the ways that we improve this long term, and it feels like we’re just getting started in the state to see what that would look like.” | https://www.abqjournal.com/2522876/new-mexico-slips-to-50th-in-child-well-being.html | 2022-08-08 06:59:50 | 0 | https://www.abqjournal.com/2522876/new-mexico-slips-to-50th-in-child-well-being.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden rarely mentions his predecessor by name. But as he spoke to a nation processing a seismic shift in the rights of women, he couldn’t ignore Donald Trump’s legacy.
“It was three justices named by one president — Donald Trump — who were the core of today’s decision to upend the scales of justice and eliminate a fundamental right for women in this country,” Biden said Friday after the Supreme Court’s conservative majority voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling from 1973 that provided constitutional protections for women seeking abortions.
The abortion decision marked the apex in a week that reinforced the former president’s ongoing impact in Washington more than a year and a half after he exited the White House.
A court that includes three Trump-appointed conservatives also decided to weaken restrictions on gun ownership. And across the street at the Capitol, which was ravaged by a mob of Trump supporters in the final days of his presidency in 2021, new details surfaced of his gross violations of democratic norms. The House’s Jan. 6 committee used a public hearing last week to spotlight the intense pressure that Trump put on top Justice Department officials to overturn the 2020 election, along with discussions of blanket pardons for cooperative members of Congress.
The developments were a reminder of the awkward political bargain social conservatives embraced to achieve their grandest ambitions. In refusing to consider Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee during the final year of his presidency, then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., ensured that the next president would be able to make his mark on the court. As Trump pledged to transform the Supreme Court’s ideological leanings —- even providing a list of the judges he would choose from — reluctant conservative Republicans and evangelical Christians rallied behind Trump, a thrice-married man who had previously described himself as “very pro-choice.”
“When he ran in 2016, he promised that he would appoint conservative and pro-life judges to the federal courts starting with the U.S. Supreme Court. And he kept his word,” said Ralph Reed, an evangelical leader and chair of the The Faith and Freedom Coalition, who was criticized in some corners for his embrace of Trump. “Those in the faith community that felt it was worth taking a chance on Donald Trump in 2016 have been vindicated.”
The GOP is now at something of a turning point in its relationship with a man who has fundamentally transformed the party with his populist, “Make America Great Again” agenda and his fight against the establishment Republicans who used to control the party. There’s a growing debate within the party about whether Trump’s resonance is beginning to fade as he lays the groundwork for a third presidential run in 2024.
Other leading Republicans, including former Vice President Mike Pence, and Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, are taking increasingly bold steps toward White House bids of their own. And many of Trump’s own supporters are eagerly embracing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as Trump’s natural successor as they look to the future.
Pence, Pompeo and DeSantis are among those who have made clear that a Trump candidacy would not influence their own decisions about whether to run. If they do run, they will all be competing for support from the same conservatives who fueled Trump’s rise.
Trump himself seems somewhat uncertain about how to navigate the political fallout from the past week, particularly the abortion ruling. He has privately expressed concern to aides that the decision could energize Democrats going into the November elections, The New York Times first reported.
Indeed, in a Fox News interview after the abortion opinion was released, Trump said that, “in the end, this is something that will work out for everybody.”
Asked about his own role in the eventual decision, Trump responded that, “God made the decision.”
Trump grew more emboldened as Friday unfolded, raising money off the decision and issuing a statement in which he took full credit for what he called “the biggest WIN for LIFE in a generation.”
He said that it and “other decisions that have been announced recently, were only made possible because I delivered everything as promised, including nominating and getting three highly respected and strong Constitutionalists confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. It was my great honor to do so!”
At a Saturday night rally, Trump took another victory lap to cheers from the crowd.
“Yesterday the court handed down a victory for the Constitution, a victory for the rule of law, and above all, a victory for life,” he told supporters, who broke into a chant of “Thank you Trump!.”
While Democrats are hoping the decision will galvanize its voters heading into November’s midterm elections, Michael Caputo, a former Trump campaign and White House adviser, argued the decision would be beneficial to Trump’s future political prospects, helping to cement his standing with conservative voters if he runs again.
“President Trump has been accepting his share of the credit for the Trump Court’s decision, as he should,” Caputo said. “This is yet another confirmation of his transformational presidency. Suburban Republican angst is a progressive myth; real suburban Republicans know their handwringing is performative: This decision simply moves the abortion issue to the states where it has always belonged.”
Meanwhile, the Jan. 6 committee and related investigations, including a special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, looking at whether Trump and others illegally meddled in the 2020 election, continue to loom.
As the committee has held a series of public hearings, few Republicans have surfaced to defend Trump’s actions, which increasingly drew comparisons to President Richard Nixon’s actions during the Watergate scandal 50 years ago.
The committee last week showed how a defeated Trump tried to use the Justice Department for his own political ends, much the way Nixon fired his top ranks in the “Saturday Night Massacre” before his resignation.
John Dean, who served as White House counsel to Nixon and famously testified against Nixon in hearings about the scandal, said that watching the three Trump-era Justice Department officials recount how Trump pressured them to investigate baseless allegations and threaten mass resignations brought him back to conversations he had had with Nixon.
“I did fall back and was reminiscent of my March 21 ‘Cancer on the presidency’ conversation with Nixon where I kept pushing and escalating the problems. And he clearly had made up his mind,” he recounted. “Nothing I could say seemed to get through.”
He said he hoped the Jan. 6 hearings would help the public “understand the seriousness of what Trump tried to do, that he is a threat to democracy and those who support him are a threat to democracy. Authoritarianism and democracy just don’t work together.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/politics/ap-politics/trumps-lasting-legacy-grows-as-supreme-court-overturns-roe/ | 2022-06-27 15:22:27 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/politics/ap-politics/trumps-lasting-legacy-grows-as-supreme-court-overturns-roe/ |
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KHARTOUM, Sudan — The Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group battled for control of the chaos-stricken nation for a second day Sunday, signaling they were unwilling to end hostilities despite mounting diplomatic pressure to cease fire.
Heavy fighting involving armored vehicles, truck-mounted machine guns and war planes raged Sunday in the capital of Khartoum, the adjoining city of Omdurman and in flashpoints across the country. The rival forces are believed to have tens of thousands of fighters each in the capital alone.
At least 56 civilians were reported killed, including three employees of the U.N. food agency. The Sudan Doctors' Syndicate said it believed there were dozens of additional deaths among the rival forces. It said close to 600 people were wounded, including civilians and fighters.
The clashes are part of a power struggle between Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the commander of the armed forces, and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the Rapid Support Forces group. The two generals are former allies who jointly orchestrated an October 2021 military coup that derailed Sudan's short-lived transition to democracy.
In recent months, internationally backed negotiations revived hopes for an orderly transition to democracy. However, growing tensions between Burhan and Dagalo eventually delayed a deal with political parties.
In Khartoum and Omdurman, fighting was reported around the military headquarters, Khartoum International Airport and state television headquarters. A senior military official said RSF fighters clashed with troops at military headquarters early Sunday and that a fire broke out at a facility for ground troops.
"The battles have not stopped," said prominent rights advocate Tahani Abass who lives near the military headquarters. "They are shooting against each other in the streets. It's an all-out war in residential areas."
Abass said her family spent the night huddling on the ground floor of their home. "No one was able to sleep and the kids were crying and screaming with every explosion," she said. Sounds of gunfire were heard while she was speaking to The Associated Press.
The military and the RSF both claimed to be in control of strategic locations in Khartoum and elsewhere in the county. Their claims couldn't be independently verified.
Both sides signaled late Saturday that they were unwilling to negotiate.
Burhan's military called for dismantling the RSF, which it labeled a "rebellious militia." Dagalo told the satellite news network Al Arabyia that he ruled out negotiation and called on Burhan to surrender.
Meanwhile, diplomatic pressure appeared to be mounting.
Top diplomats, including the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.N. secretary-general, the EU foreign policy chief, the head of the Arab League and the head of the African Union Commission urged the sides to stop fighting. Members of the U.N. Security Council, at odds over other crises around the world, called for an immediate end of the hostilities and a return to dialogue.
Arab states with stakes in Sudan — Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — made similar appeals.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he consulted with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. "We agreed it was essential for the parties to immediately end hostilities without pre-condition," he said in a statement early Sunday.
At the Vatican, Pope Francis said he was following "with worry" the events unfolding in Sudan. "I am close to the Sudanese people already so tried, and I invite prayers so that arms are laid down and dialogue prevails, to resume together the path of peace and harmony,'' the pontiff said in remarks Sunday to the public in St. Peter's Square.
The rival forces were fighting in several locations across Sudan, including the western Darfur region where tens of thousands of people live in camps for displaced people after years of genocidal civil war.
In the province of North Darfur, three Sudanese employees of the World Food Program were killed in clashes in the town of Kebkabiya, said Volker Perthes, the U.N. envoy to Sudan.
He said U.N. and other humanitarian premises were attacked and looted in several locations in Darfur.
"These recurring acts of violence disrupt the delivery of life-saving assistance and must end," he said. He urged all sides to "ensure the safety and security of U.N. and all humanitarian personnel and respect the integrity of premises and assets."
Dozens of people were also killed and wounded since Saturday at a camp for displaced people in North Darfur, said Adam Regal, a spokesman for a Darfur charity.
In Nyala, the capital of South Darfur province, the two sides fought for control of the city's airport, said a military official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief media.
The official said fighting also spread to the eastern region, including the provinces of Kassala and al-Qadarif on the borders with Ethiopia and Eritrea. He said battles centered around RSF and army bases.
The recent tensions stem from disagreement over how the RSF, headed by Dagalo, should be integrated into the armed forces and what authority should oversee the process. The merger is a key condition of Sudan's unsigned transition agreement with political groups.
Pro-democracy activists have blamed Burhan and Dagalo for abuses against protesters across the county over the past four years, including the deadly break-up of a protest camp outside the military's headquarters in Khartoum in June 2019 that killed over 120 protesters. Many groups have repeatedly called for holding them accountable. The RSF has long been accused of atrocities linked to the Darfur conflict.
Sudan, a country at the crossroads of the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, is known for its history of military coups and civil conflicts since it gained independence in 1950s.
The country has borders with six African nations and a strategic coastline on the Red Sea. A decade-old civil conflict resulted in the secession of South Sudan in 2011.
The clashes will increase hardship in Sudan, where the U.N. says some 16 million people — or one-third of the population — already depend on humanitarian assistance.
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BAGSVAERD, Denmark (AP) _ Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $1.91 billion.
On a per-share basis, the Bagsvaerd, Denmark-based company said it had profit of 84 cents.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 87 cents per share.
The drugmaker posted revenue of $5.91 billion in the period.
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The court cited prosecutorial misconduct in tossing Annmarie Drago's convictions for criminally negligent homicide, petit larceny, and criminal mischief.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney put out a statement distancing himself from the 2020 prosecution, which was handled by former district attorney Timothy Sini.
"This trial took place before I took office as District Attorney," Tierney said. "The court's decision to reverse the trial verdict was based upon a finding of prosecutorial misconduct committed in the summation by the assigned prosecutor. That prosecutor, as well as those supervisors from the prior administration who oversaw the trial and reviewed those remarks prior to the summation, were not retained by me and are no longer with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. We respect the appellate court's decision and will, of course, abide by the ruling as we evaluate how best to proceed in light of this decision."
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It is unclear at this time if Tierney will retry Drago, who was convicted in the 2018 incident and sentenced to nine months in prison.
Drago has been out of prison while her conviction was appealed.
The deaths of 16-year-old Kayla Cuevas and her 15-year-old friend Nisa Mickens sparked Rodriguez into becoming a leading voice against street gangs.
Drago allegedly stole some items from the memorial and then intentionally destroyed another part of it, and Rodriguez confronted Drago about it, which is when she was run over.
News 12 Long Island reporter Eileen Lehpamer was there to cover the vigil and frantically called 911 after witnessing the incident.
"Evelyn Rodriguez was just run over," she can be heard screaming on the call.
The defense insisted that Drago was only trying to escape after Rodriguez and her companion flew into a rage.
"She is scared to death of these people and what they are going to do," defense attorney Stephen Kunken argued at the time. "There was only one way to escape from this onslaught. She did not intend to cause harm to anybody. It was a tragic accident...You either fight the situation or you try to get away from it. That's what she was trying to do."
The entire incident was captured on video, which was shown to the jury.
"I will take my punishment," Drago said after the verdict. "I hope it will help you in your healing process...There is not a day that I don't think of you girls and your loss as a result of my actions."
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3 hurt in fire at Texas oil refinery
HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas (KFDA/Gray news) - Three people have been injured in a fire Tuesday at Phillips 66 Borger Complex in Hutchinson County, a refinery complex north of Amarillo, Texas.
According to City of Borger/Hutchinson County Office of Emergency Management, at around 10:15 a.m., crews responded to a fire that started at the complex.
All personnel on site have been accounted for, and three injured individuals are receiving appropriate medical attention, the city of Borger said in a social media post.
The fire is still active, and crews are working to stabilize the situation.
Officials said that there’s no immediate threat to nearby areas.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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BRISTOW, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MurLarkey® Distilled Spirits is excited to announce that its first bourbon release, MurLarkey Birthright™ Straight Bourbon Whiskey, has won the Double Gold medal at the 13th Annual New York International Spirits Competition.
The NYISC is recognized as one of the most respected and influential international spirits competitions in the industry. This year, over 1400 spirits from around the world competed in a blind tasting judged by top spirits buyers. Birthright received a 96 rating and Double Gold honors, a unanimous decision by the NYISC panelists.
"It's been an amazing year and I'm incredibly proud of our team and give special thanks to Head Distiller Kevin Szady and Master Distiller George "Papi" Zwetkow," said Tom Murray, MurLarkey CEO. "First Salsa takes Gold and Best of Category at ADI, and now Birthright takes Double Gold at NYISC no less. Both amazing accomplishments, and to do it with two radically different spirits is a true testament to the skilled magic of MurLarkey."
Earlier this year, MurLarkey Papi's Salsa Borracha Whiskey earned a Gold Medal in the American Distilling Institute's 2022 International Spirits Competition. The judges noted the whiskey's "incredible flavor construction" and how the corn whiskey spirit "tastes so much like actual salsa."
"From our first sips, we all loved the profile of Papi's Salsa Borracha Whiskey," said Jim Larkin, MurLarkey COO. "It is a spirit like no other. We are honored to be awarded Gold and Best of Category by the ADI judges for this truly unique and delicious spirit."
MurLarkey has now won at least Gold in international competition in five categories: Vodka (Divine Clarity Vodka), Gin (Imagination Gin), Aged Whiskey (Smokehouse Whiskey), Flavored Whiskey (Papi's Salsa Borracha Whiskey), and Bourbon (Birthright™ Straight Bourbon Whiskey), an achievement to our knowledge no other craft distillery can claim.
Since 2016, MurLarkey has continued to challenge convention, producing a broad array of handcrafted, award-winning spirits and RTDs. Using only the finest, all-natural ingredients, MurLarkey spirits are produced to uncompromising standards.
MurLarkey is currently distributed by Virginia ABC and Breakthru Beverage Group. For more information about MurLarkey, product spec sheets, or press ready photos, contact Nicole Murray at nicole@murlarkey.com or visit www.murlarkey.com.
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An Arizona state budget item giving $15.3 million to a rodeo in Prescott has spurred a lawsuit by two city residents and a legal rights group who claim the Arizona Constitution bans such spending.
Howard Mechanic and retired Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Ralph Hess filed the lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court last week with help from the nonpartisan legal advocacy group Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, The Arizona Republic reported.
Lawyers for Attorney General Kris Mayes and Treasurer Kimberly Yee in court Tuesday agreed to halt the spending until the lawsuit’s resolution.
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The lawsuit says the planned payout would violate the law and that Mechanic and Hess — as taxpayers — will suffer a financial loss by sharing in the "burden for replenishing ... wrongful and illegal expenditures."
The payment is in conflict with of the state constitution’s gift clause, which bars government entities from giving money to private companies or people without direct benefits to taxpayers, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit says the state failed to meet the two basic criteria of the gift clause: A gift must serve a public purpose, and the state must account for the gift’s direct benefits to the state.
The budget item also would violate the constitution’s directive that when spending doesn’t go to state agencies, public schools or to pay down state debt, lawmakers must list its purpose in a separate bill, according to the suit.
State Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott Valley, who helped direct the funds to the rodeo, said legislative attorneys OK’d the expenditure.
Spokespeople for both the Senate and House, which approved the budget before Gov. Katie Hobbs signed it, agreed, saying all budget expenditures were checked for possible gift clause violations.
Nguyen declined to comment on the pending litigation.
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Danny Adelman, executive director of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, told The Arizona Republic earlier this month that the center saw the rodeo payment as potentially problematic.
"These are important provisions to protect taxpayers," he told the newspaper this week. "It’s important that they’re complied with."
The subsidy was one of a list of cash giveaways included in the $17.8 billion state budget signed into law by the Democratic governor last month after private negotiations with Republican legislative leaders. Democratic and Republican lawmakers were allowed to divide $2.5 billion in surplus money for their priorities, a plan meant to encourage bipartisan support for the budget.
The rodeo money was an unwanted surprise for some Prescott-area residents, who had already questioned the rodeo’s expansion plans. The money would accelerate those plans, which opponents think could disturb residents with more traffic and noise.
Nguyen said he believes that enhancing the long-running rodeo — billed as the "world’s oldest" — would boost tax revenue and tourism in the northern Arizona city.
Ron Owsley, president of the nonprofit that operates the rodeo, has said the money would go to renovations that would bring a return to the state’s investment. He confirmed, however, that no written contracts or promises of benefits were linked to receiving the money.
A finding that the rodeo handout violates the gift and appropriations laws could affect other budget items including $1 million to horse-racing track Turf Paradise, $10 million for the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, and $5.6 million for the nonprofit Lowell Observatory.
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INVERNESS, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Florida tattoo studio Twistid Ink knows that art is more than just a hobby – it's a way of life, and wanted to bring this concept to their local community in the most exciting way possible: with an inclusive art and music festival.
The Walk of Arts is a full-day event taking place on September 3rd, 2022, in Liberty Park, Inverness, Florida. Featuring a sidewalk chalk competition for children aged 5-18, over 30 retail and food vendors, a gaming center, a performing arts space, and a cosplay meet and greet area, this event has a little something for everyone of all ages.
And, of course, let's not forget the music line-up!
Adding to the event's flair, the Walk of Arts features a full-day music lineup with local, regional, and international artists! Gracing the WOA stage will be CHS Breez', Taking Anderson, Gypsy Sparrow, Shawn Scheller & the Contenders, Actual Bank Robbers, and Kind Villain. International superstar Tiffany will be closing out the show with her hit single "I Think We're Alone Now" and other songs from her latest albums.
This is an event you won't want to miss!
The event is free to attend. Registration for the youth sidewalk chalk competition is free but does have to be completed in advance. Chalk is provided upon check-in, and drawings have to meet the theme: Citrus County Wildlife. Over $4,200 in prizes are available for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age category. Prizes for Most Creative and Best Use of Color will also be given out.
"To expose the local youths to professional artists of varied forms, we decided to have the competition judged by both award-winning local judges and two celebrity artists," Elisha Belden, owner of Twistid Ink, states. "Aaron Is and Robbie Ripoll from Paramount Network's popular show, Ink Master, will join us as judges and be available to meet with the junior contestants throughout the day."
The Walk of Arts is a free event to attend and is suitable for all ages. Kicking off at 10 am for
general attendees, this event is open to the general public. So join us for this incredible, one-of-a-kind event celebrating arts of all forms right here in Citrus County!
To check out the lineup or register a child, click on over to www.twistidink.com/woa.
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DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company") (NYSE: YALA), the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today announced that Mr. Saifi Ismail, Yalla Group's President, has been named one of the region's most inspiring business leaders of 2022 by the prestigious magazine Arabian Business. This accolade acknowledges Mr. Ismail's achievements as a visionary leader who has leveraged his influence, experience and expertise to drive digital transformation in the MENA region.
"It is an immense honor to be recognized by this esteemed publication alongside such outstanding leaders," said Mr. Ismail. "I would like to sincerely thank Arabian Business for their commendation on behalf of the entire Yalla team. As the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the MENA region, we are proud of our commitment to launching products tailored to local user preferences, expanding partnerships with local channels, and working with local communities to help grow the digital economy and the Internet industry over the past six years. With our group's vision in mind, we will remain dedicated to serving MENA users' increasing online demands and assisting our stakeholders as they steer the region toward a brighter future."
Arabian Business is the Middle East region's premier resource for informed news, features, and commentary. Its extensive output includes interviews with some of the world's leading business people, long-form features from around the Middle East and respected commentary on the issues of the day. Annual awards ceremonies and its high-profile Power Lists add to the brand's prestige, forward-thinking approach and reputation for integrity, helping Arabian Business sustain a loyal following across all its platforms.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the largest voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company has expanded its content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users' evolving online social networking and entertainment needs. The ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users; Waha, a social networking product designed for the metaverse; and games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in the region. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA, having launched Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla's mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with its users. In addition, through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core game distribution in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring exciting new content to its users.
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After sailing though House on bipartisan vote, Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal now goes to Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline.
The hard-fought compromise pleased few, but lawmakers assessed it was better than the alternative — a devastating economic upheaval if Congress failed to act. Tensions ran high as hard-right Republicans refused the deal, but Biden and McCarthy assembled a bipartisan coalition to push to passage on a robust 314-117 vote late Wednesday.
“We did pretty dang good,” McCarthy, R-Calif., said afterward.
Amid deep discontent from Republicans who said the spending restrictions did not go far enough, McCarthy said it is only a “first step.”
Biden, watching the tally from Colorado Springs where Thursday he is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy, phoned McCarthy and the other congressional leaders after the vote. In a statement, he called the outcome “good news for the American people and the American economy.”
Washington is rushing after a long slog of debate to wrap up work on the package to ensure the government can keep paying its bills, and prevent financial upheaval at home and abroad. Next Monday is when the Treasury has said the U.S. would run short of money and risk a dangerous default.
Biden had been calling lawmakers directly to shore up backing. McCarthy worked to sell skeptical fellow Republicans, even fending off challenges to his leadership.
A similar bipartisan effort from Democrats and Republicans will be needed in the Senate to overcome objections.
Overall, the 99-page bill would make some inroads in curbing the nation’s deficits as Republicans demanded, without rolling back Trump-era tax breaks as Biden wanted. To pass it, Biden and McCarthy counted on support from the political center, a rarity in divided Washington.
A compromise, the package restricts spending for the next two years, suspends the debt ceiling into January 2025 and changes some policies, including imposing new work requirements for older Americans receiving food aid and greenlighting an Appalachian natural gas line that many Democrats oppose. It bolsters funds for defense and veterans, and guts new money for Internal Revenue Service agents.
Raising the nation’s debt limit, now $31 trillion, ensures Treasury can borrow to pay already incurred U.S. debts.
Top GOP deal negotiator Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana said Republicans were fighting for budget cuts after the past years of extra spending, first during the COVID-19 crisis and later with Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, with its historic investment to fight climate change paid for with revenues elsewhere.
But Republican Rep. Chip Roy, a member of the Freedom Caucus helping to lead the opposition, said, “My beef is that you cut a deal that shouldn’t have been cut.”
For weeks negotiators labored late into the night to strike the deal with the White House, and for days McCarthy has worked to build support among skeptics. At one point, aides wheeled in pizza at the Capitol the night before the vote as he walked Republicans through the details, fielded questions and encouraged them not to lose sight of the bill’s budget savings.
The speaker has faced a tough crowd. Cheered on by conservative senators and outside groups, the hard-right House Freedom Caucus lambasted the compromise as falling well short of the needed spending cuts, and they vowed to try to halt passage.
A much larger conservative faction, the Republican Study Committee, declined to take a position. Even rank-and-file centrist conservatives were unsure, leaving McCarthy searching for votes from his slim Republican majority.
Ominously, the conservatives warned of possibly trying to oust McCarthy over the compromise.
One influential Republican, former President Donald Trump, held his fire: “It is what it is,” he said of the deal in an interview with Iowa radio host Simon Conway.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said it was up to McCarthy to turn out Republican votes in the 435-member chamber, where 218 votes are needed for approval.
As the tally faltered on an afternoon procedural vote, Jeffries stood silently and raised his green voting card, signaling that the Democrats would fill in the gap to ensure passage. They did, advancing the bill that hard-right Republicans, many from the Freedom Caucus, refused to back.
“Once again, House Democrats to the rescue to avoid a dangerous default,” said Jeffries, D-N.Y.
“What does that say about this extreme MAGA Republican majority?” he said about the party aligned with Trump’s ”Make America Great Again” political movement.
Then, on the final vote hours later, Democrats again ensured passage, leading the tally as 71 Republicans bucked their majority and voted against it.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the spending restrictions in the package would reduce deficits by $1.5 trillion over the decade, a top goal for the Republicans trying to curb the debt load.
In a surprise that complicated Republicans’ support, however, the CBO said their drive to impose work requirements on older Americans receiving food stamps would end up boosting spending by $2.1 billion over the time period. That’s because the final deal exempts veterans and homeless people, expanding the food stamp rolls by 78,000 people monthly, the CBO said.
Liberal discontent, though, ran strong as nearly four dozen Democrats also broke away, decrying the new work requirements for older Americans, those 50-54, in the food aid program.
Some Democrats were also incensed that the White House negotiated into the deal changes to the landmark National Environmental Policy Act and approval of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline natural gas project. The energy development is important to Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., but many others oppose it as unhelpful in fighting climate change.
On Wall Street, stock prices were down Wednesday.
In the Senate, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell are working for passage by week’s end.
Schumer warned there is ”no room for error.”
Senators, who have remained largely on the sidelines during much of the negotiations, are insisting on amendments to reshape the package. But making any changes at this stage seemed unlikely with so little time to spare before Monday’s deadline.
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AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller, AP writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim and Jill Colvin and video journalist Nathan Ellgren contributed to this report.
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When last week’s episode of Peacock’s Bel-Air ended, Phil (Adrian Holmes) informed Vivian (Cassandra Freeman) that Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola) was looking for his son Frederick. Although episode six was centered around the Banks Family Reunion, ‘Let the Best Man Win, started off by addressing Geoffrey’s lingering issue. Geoffrey sat Phil and Vivian down with the intention of telling them what’s he’s been up to. Before he could, they interrupted him and told him that they already knew. They thank him for being honest and emphasize how they want to help him weigh out all the options. They surprise him with a file that has some information on his son that nearly brings Geoffrey to tears. Will (Jabari Banks) peeps the file after having a quick chat with Geoffrey in Phil’s office. He is shocked to see a picture of Frederick inside. He brings the information to Carlton (Olly Sholotan), who ironically already knew and tells Will that it’s something no one really speaks about. Later on in the episode, Will and Geoffrey share a plate and Will brings up Frederick. Geoffrey explains that he was involved with a gang earlier in his life. He goes on to tell Will how he left his family to protect them. He had Phil set up an open adoption but made him promise to never tell him about Frederick’s whereabouts. Will applauded Geoffrey for what he did and mentioned how he’s sure that Frederick would want to meet him and hear the real story instead of the one he’s probably been making up in his head. You can tell that Will’s relationship with his father played a large role in how he felt about Geoffrey’s situation. At the end of the episode, Will told his Uncle and Aunt that he felt like they should help Geoffrey find his son. Will we see Frederick before the season ends? Is Will going to start thinking about his own father again?
To this point, Will has been looking at the Founders Award as ‘Carlton’s thing.’ After Doc (Brooklyn McLinn) explained how colleges are interested in leaders and told him that he shouldn’t be so quick to count himself, Will went home and started doing research about the Founders Award. Will respectfully came to Carlton (as he was working out for the family football game) and asked how he would feel if he stayed in the race. As you might expect, Carlton didn’t take it necessarily well. Will explained that he came to ask him first because he didn’t want to further stress him out. Carlton feels like no one believes he can win if Will is in the running. Even though Will emphasizes that Uncle Phil never said that, Carlton says he didn’t have to.
The first family member to arrive was Phillip’s mother, Nita. (Anna Maria Horsford). Vivian picked her up from the airport and it’s apparent easy on that Nita has a little spiciness towards her daughter in law. Before the family arrived, Vivian brings up the fact that Phil has missed calls from Erica (Diandra Lyle). He lets her know that Erica wants him to consider an offer from her firm but he promises not to make any big moves without talking to her first. The rest of the family starts to pile in and Geoffrey gives Will a breakdown of the family. Among the family members we’re introduced to, there’s Uncle Earl (the family’s oldest living Uncle), Phil’s brother Julius (Bill Bellamy) and his son Kyle. You can quickly peep that there’s a lot of competitiveness amongst the father-son duos. This is shown when both sides claim they’re going to win the family football game, or when Carlton and Kyle brag on how far their Lacrosse teams went or when Julius mentions how many car dealerships he owns. While playing dominoes, Julius explains to Will that there’s more than one path to success and he’s living proof of that. In the midst of their conversation, Kyle forgets to call out his points on the board and Phil takes advantage. Julius gets angry with his son and tells him ‘Sorry is for suckers’ after Kyle apologizes. Everyone at the table (especially Carlton) notices how uncomfortable the interaction was.
The competitive juices are still flowing when Julius and Nita take on Phil and Viv in a game of spades. Vivian shows that Phil’s training earlier in the episode paid off and got one up on her mother in law, who had been taunting her all episode. As the family reunion continues, Ashley forms a cool bond with Uncle Earl. He tells her about him being a Tuskegee Airmen, fighting in World War 2 and even shows her some old pictures. Phil wants to win the football game so bad that he enlists LaMarcus to play on their team. After getting the news, Carlton and Kyle share a heartfelt conversation. They both mention how they don’t want to grow up to be like their fathers in terms of messing with their children’s heads, questioning all of their life choices, taking out all of their problems on them and making them feel like they’re never good enough. Kyle tells Carlton that at least he’ll be able to make Phil happy since they have LaMarcus on their team and they’ll win the game. He then adds that after they lose, his father won’t do anything but berate him but he’s used to it. Carlton again visibly feels bad for his cousin. The football game is super competitive and comes down to the last play. Carlton intentionally drops the catch after he hears his Uncle Julius speak negatively towards Kyle yet again. Geoffrey and Phil notice what he did.
After the game, Viv and Nita share a moment. After reminiscing on her husband and their life together, Nita gives her credit for making the reunion happen. She emphasizes that being with family is what’s important and will always stay with you. In the same light, Phil and Julius reminisce about growing up. Julius brings up how Phil was the one their father believed in. Phil gives Julius his flowers for taking care of their mother and adds how he only hosted the reunion to feel like he was doing his part. After Julius hips Phil to how hard it is being a single father and wearing all the hats that he does, Phil suggests that they work through things with each other’s help. Phil then makes sure that he lets Carlton know that he’s proud of him and he will always believe in him. Will thanks Julius for telling his story. He really resonated with how Julius hustled and worked for everything he got. Julius tells him that people may underestimate him, but he should never stop going for his. After their respective talks with Julius and Phil, Carlton and Will both agree that it’s a good idea for Will to stay in the race. Carlton tells Will that he’s not afraid of a little competition and Will echoes his statements. Julius shows Phil and the family love for hosting an amazing family reunion. The brothers then present Uncle Earl with an award celebrating his life and service.
While they helped prepare food, Hilary (Coco Jones) asked Will if he had spoken to Jazz recently because he had been acting distant and taking a long time to respond to her texts. She says that she even invited him to the family reunion and he left her on read. Ashley (Akira Akbar) reminds Hilary that she also invited her ex-boyfriend to their mom’s art show and mentions how she would’ve did the same thing. Will tells Hilary that he’s not trying to be in the middle of them but agreed with Ashley that finding out your girlfriend dated an NFL star could hurt a man’s pride. As Hilary starts to leave to head over to Jazz’s house, Phil stops her and lets her know that Jazz can wait and the sweet potato pie she’s making cannot. Hilary continues to text Jazz as the family reunion is in full motion. She is surprised to hear LaMarcus (Justin Cornwell) show up, considering that she didn’t personally invite him. Phil tells her that he invited him, specifically to rub in his brother’s face. Will tells Hilary that he’s Team Jazz and she makes him promise to not tell Jazz about it. Hilary tells LaMarcus that them getting back together is not happening. He responds by reminding her that she called him and not the other way around. He assures her that he doesn’t have an agenda and then asks Hilary why Jazz wasn’t there, which left her a bit speechless. To spite her father for inviting LaMarcus, she chooses her Uncle Julius’ pie over her father’s. Before the football game, we find out what LaMarcus told Hilary wasn’t true. He shares with Will that he’s not going to stop until he gets her back. The episode ends with LaMarcus coming to get Hilary from the poolhouse, where she’s sitting along. As she goes outside to join in on the family and the soul train line, Jazz finally responds to her texts and tells her she can come through. When Hilary fall for LaMarcus again? Or will her and Jazz be able to make it through this rough patch? How will the Founders Award affect Carlton and Will’s relationship? Will Phil take Erica’s offer? Let us know what you thought about the sixth episode of season two and what your predictions for next week’s episode are in the comments!
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PHOENIX, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) ("SinglePoint'' or "the Company''), an acquisition-focused solar energy and sustainable solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of Frontline Power Solutions, a Multi-State Licensed Energy Services Company (ESCO).
Frontline Power Solutions (FPS) is a comprehensive energy service Company with the ability to operate in deregulated markets across the country. Frontline Power is licensed in nine states and has applied for and is awaiting final approval in 12 additional states. Frontline provides Energy Supply Agreements to all sizes of commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. In addition to supplying direct agreements, FPS also lends its expertise to its clients to help reduce energy consumption, streamline energy portfolios, and offer other options to lower energy costs.
The strategic acquisition provides SinglePoint with access to an extensive portfolio of clients while giving those FPS clients reciprocal access to one of the nation's leading solar power solutions companies and best-in-class customer service.
Wil Ralston, CEO of SinglePoint, said, "Frontline Power Solutions is a great addition to SinglePoint. Frontline will round out our service offerings by providing tremendous opportunities in the deregulated energy markets. Through Energy Service Agreements or assistance with installing a client's solar system, SinglePoint can now assist thousands of commercial clients in their solar transition."
John Holmes, Founder & CEO of FPS, said, "Our focus has been supplying commercial energy contracts to large and small commercial, industrial, institutional, and property management firms. We facilitate substantial reductions in energy consumption and spending while streamlining logistical management of their energy portfolios. By joining SinglePoint, our two companies benefit from economies of scale and monetizing opportunities more efficiently and quickly."
The FPS purchase is just the latest in SinglePoint's acquisition strategy, bringing a growing collection of solar providers and energy solutions under one corporate umbrella. SinglePoint has acquired six (6) subsidiaries, including EnergyWyze, BOX Pure Air, Direct Solar America, Ecodaptive, Boston Solar, and Frontline Power Solutions.
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Frontline Power Solutions (FPS) is a comprehensive energy solutions Company. They are equipped with industry experts who have been on the "frontline" of energy procurement, sales, marketing, analysis, and information technology in the power industry since the dawn of deregulation. The combined intellectual and leveraged resources translate to unmatched value to their customers. FPS provides full-service power supply solutions, including supply, billing, auditing, renewable energy supply, efficiency consulting, and incentive coordination for large or small enterprises.
SinglePoint Inc.(www.singlepoint.com) is a renewable energy, and sustainable lifestyle Company focused on providing environmentally friendly energy efficiencies and healthy living solutions. SinglePoint is initially focused on building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional solar and energy storage model. The Company is also actively exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and a healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on social media for the latest updates.
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within tRule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, besides statements of fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding revenue projections, financing opportunities, potential plans and objectives of the Company, anticipated growth, and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Technical and other complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.
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The hottest holiday gift is a massive, half pound Fruit Loop
Just in time for the holidays, artist collective MSCHF is releasing its newest playful art piece: a giant, 930-calorie, $19.99 fruit loop.
MSCHF, a Brooklyn-based group of artists, is no stranger to headlines. Most recently, they operated an ATM at Art Basel Miami Beach that displayed a public leaderboard of users' bank balances, ranked from highest to lowest.
Their previous projects have also played with modifications of "ready-made" items — like the unofficial Nike shoes they released in collaboration with Lil Nas X, which triggered a lawsuit and recall.
The unauthorized massive fruit loop is the group's latest lighthearted experiment with consumerism. As the name suggests, it's a single loop of the classic cereal that's big enough to fill the whole box. The giant cereal pieces will go on sale on Dec. 19 for $19.99. Each one weighs "almost half a pound," according to MSCHF's website for the product.
Daniel Greenberg, MSCHF's co-founder, told CNN that an extremely limited number of the huge loops will be released — and he expects they'll sell out quickly.
The project was a natural extension of the group's ethos, according to Greenberg. "We look at things in culture and figure out how to make a twist on it," he said. "Cereal was definitely, you know, one of these cultural readymades in our mind. You could go anywhere in the world and show it to someone and they would know what it is."
But fans looking for a deeper meaning might be out of luck. The intent, said Greenberg, was, "'Just like, let's make a big f---ing fruit loop and that was it."
Developing the cereal, which the website specifies was not affiliated with or endorsed by Kellogg's, required a months-long process of reverse engineering.
"We take everything we do extremely seriously," Greenberg said. "The easy solution would have been like, basically making a cake or a doughnut."
But instead of just making a doughnut or cake in the shape of the classic cereal loop, MSCHF worked to replicate the exact texture and taste of the real Kellogg's cereal — and Greenberg says the final result is almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
Greenberg emphasized that MSCHF is fundamentally an art project that caters to collectors. They're not trying to compete with Kellogg's — and although the product packaging shown on the website is clearly riffing a real box of Fruit Loops, it also includes MSCHF's logo and states the product is not associated with Kellogg's.
That may be so, but the cereal company doesn't quite see it that way. In an emailed statement, Kellogg spokesperson Kris Bahner told CNN that the "Big Fruit Loop" constitutes copyright infringement.
"Kellogg Company does not have a relationship with MSCHF and we were not involved in the creation of the Big Fruit Loop. The campaign does not accurately depict the Kellogg's brand," said Bahner in the statement. "Given the trademark infringement and unauthorized use of our brand, we have reached out to the company seeking an amicable resolution."
Because of MSCHF's "robust fan base," Greenberg thinks most buyers probably won't actually be eating anything out of the boxes. "The majority of people will want to put it on their shelves and keep it," he said.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) ("MINISO", "MINISO Group" or the "Company"), a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 ended December 31, 2022.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022
- Revenue was RMB2,494.4 million (US$361.7 million), representing a decrease of 10.0% year over year and 10.0% quarter over quarter.
- Gross profit was RMB997.1million (US$144.6 million), representing an increase of 15.6% year over year and 0.9% quarter over quarter.
- Gross margin was 40.0%, compared to 31.1% in the same period of 2021 and 35.7% in the previous quarter.
- Operating profit was RMB447.6 million (US$64.9 million), representing an increase of 75.2% year over year, compared to RMB509.5 million in the previous quarter.
- Profit for the period was RMB359.8 million (US$52.2 million), representing an increase of 95.4% year over year, compared to RMB404.1 million in the previous quarter.
- Adjusted net profit(1) was RMB373.1 million (US$54.1 million), representing an increase of 82.1% year over year, compared to RMB417.4 million in the previous quarter.
- Adjusted net margin(1) was 15.0%, compared to 7.4% in the same period of 2021 and 15.1% in the previous quarter.
Operational Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022
- Number of MINISO stores was 5,440 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 395 stores year over year and 144 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
- Number of MINISO stores in China was 3,325 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 157 stores year over year and 56 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
- Number of MINISO stores in overseas markets was 2,115 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 238 stores year over year and 88 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
- Number of TOP TOY stores was 117 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 28 stores year over year and 8 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
The following table provides a breakdown of the number of MINISO and TOP TOY stores as well as their year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes as of the relevant dates:
Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MINISO, commented, "We capped off a remarkable 2022 calendar year with another quarter of solid operating and financial performance. In spite of the severe pandemic related disruption to our domestic operations, we remained focused on our long-term strategic goals: delivering on our globalization strategy, bolstering the strength of our product offerings and optimizing our store network. These efforts are yielding positive results, and we are pleased to report that our overseas operations moved further along the path of recovery, which accounted for 40% of the Company's revenue – the highest in the past three years, we believe our globalized operation will provide us with more space and flexibility of growth in the near future. Our margin profile continued to beat expectations, with adjusted net profit increasing by 82% year-on-year to RMB373 million in the December quarter, and adjusted net margin remained stable compared to the prior quarter and at its historical high at 15%."
Mr. Eason Jingjing Zhang, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of MINISO, commented, "Gross margin for the December quarter reached 40%, another record high for MINISO Group and increased by nearly 900 basis points from 31% in the same quarter of last year, thanks to our solid execution of MINISO's brand upgrade, our strong bargaining power and steady recovery of overseas markets."
"Looking back on the past three years, MINISO has demonstrated strong profitability under the repeated stress tests of the pandemic. Over the past 18 quarters in which we have publicly disclosed financials, MINISO's adjusted net margin averaged 9%. Of these 18 quarters, 12 were in the pandemic, and MINISO's adjusted net margin averaged 7.6%; for the remaining 6 quarters without pandemic effects, MINISO's adjusted net margin averaged 10.7%. In 2023, we will continue to execute a disciplined financial policy in terms of budgeting, cost controls and allocation of capital as we focus on consistently delivering solid profits and healthy cash flow." Mr. Zhang concluded.
Recent Developments
Impact of COVID-19
The December quarter witnessed the most serious challenge to our China operations caused by the pandemic since its outbreak in 2020, with sales in offline MINISO stores decreased by 28% compared to the same period of 2021. Several major regional outbreaks led to tightened COVID- related health measures and lockdowns during this quarter. Based on the Company's estimation, total foot traffic to our offline MINISO stores decreased by 27%, 36% and 34% in each of October, November and December, while average spending per ticket size increased by 5%, 7% and 7%, which translates into declines of 23%, 32% and 30% in sales in the corresponding periods. The number of MINISO stores that were temporarily closed peaked at over 950 in late November.
This quarter's new wave of pandemic outbreak in China also caused disruptions to the operation of our logistics and transportation service providers, as a result, many ecommerce orders during the Double 11 online shopping festival were cancelled due to delayed product shipment.
After the turnaround of pandemic related policies in December and the resumption of normal daily life of consumers, offline sales bounced back to an encouraging level, with sales in January increased by around 40% year over year and sales in the 7-day Chinese New Year holiday season increase by around 25% compared to the same period of 2022. In addition, average sales per MINISO store in January increase by around 33% year over year and around 18% in the 7-day Chinese New Year holiday season compared to the same period of 2022.
Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022
Revenue was RMB2,494.4 million (US$361.7 million), representing a decrease of 10.0% year over year, primarily driven by a 26.6% year-over-year decline of revenue from China, partially offset by a 37.5% year-over-year increase of revenue from overseas markets.
Revenue from China was RMB1,507.9 million (US$218.6 million), compared to RMB2,055.5 million in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in revenue from the MINISO brand from RMB1,868.0 million to RMB1,386.0 million (US$201.0 million), as a result of the resurgence of COVID-19 in China in the December quarter. For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the "Unaudited additional information" in this press release.
Revenue from overseas markets was RMB986.5 million (US$143.0 million), accounting for 39.5% of our total revenue and representing an increase of 37.5% year-over-year. The increase was primarily due to a year-over-year increase of 11.6% in average store count and a year-over-year growth of 23.3% in average revenue per MINISO store in overseas markets.
Cost of sales was RMB1,497.4 million (US$217.1 million), representing a decrease of 21.6% year over year, mainly attributable to the savings measures we adopted to reduce the cost of certain products.
Gross profit was RMB997.1 million (US$144.6 million), representing an increase of 15.6% year over year.
Gross margin was 40.0%, compared to 31.1% in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to (i) the increase in revenue contribution from international operations, which typically have higher gross margin than domestic operations, from 25.9% in the same period of 2021 to 39.5% in this quarter, (ii) higher gross margin contributed by newly launched products in relation to our execution of strategic brand upgrade of MINISO in China, and(iii) the savings measures we adopted to reduce the cost of certain products.
Other income was RMB7.9 million (US$1.1 million), compared to RMB2.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Selling and distribution expenses were RMB416.8 million (US$60.4 million), representing an increase of 8.3% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB409.0 million (US$59.3 million), representing an increase of 10.3% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to (i) increased promotion and advertising expenses, mainly in connection with our strategic brand upgrade of MINISO in China, and (ii) increased depreciation and amortisation expenses of directly operated stores.
General and administrative expenses were RMB146.3 million (US$21.2million), representing a decrease of 33.9% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB140.8 million (US$20.4 million), representing a decrease of 34.5% year over year. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to (i) decreased personnel-related expenses, and (ii) decreased depreciation and amortization expenses due to the capitalization of construction costs of our headquarter building.
Other net income was RMB8.8 million (US$1.3 million), compared to RMB12.3 million in the same period of 2021. Other net income mainly consists of net foreign exchange gain, investment income from wealth management products and others. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in investment income from wealth management products as a result of reduced principal of such products, which was partially offset by a net foreign exchange gain of RMB1.8 million in this quarter, compared to a net foreign exchange loss of RMB15.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Operating profit was RMB447.6 million (US$64.9 million), representing an increase of 75.2% year over year.
Net finance income was RMB23.3 million, representing an increase of 372.6% year over year mainly due to an increase in interest income from bank deposits.
Profit for the period was RMB359.8 million (US$52.2million), representing an increase of 95.4% year over year.
Adjusted net profit(1), which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB373.1 million (US$54.1million), representing an increase of 82.1% year over year.
Adjusted net margin(1) was 15.0%, compared to 7.4% in the same period of 2021.
Basic and diluted earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were RMB1.12 (US$0.16) in this quarter, compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB0.6 in the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents four of the Company's ordinary shares.
Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS(1) were both RMB1.16 (US$0.17) in this quarter, compared to RMB0.68 in the same period of 2021.
As of December 31, 2022, the combined balance of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits, and other investments amounted to RMB6,160.4 million (US$893.2 million).
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 4:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (5:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The conference call can be accessed via the following zoom link or by dialing the following numbers:
Access 1
Zoom link: https://dooyle.zoom.us/j/85321657710 ? pwd=b2tEUjVwZkl0TGt1RE94RHJOd2ZYdz09
Meeting Number: 853 2165 7710
Meeting Passcode: 9896
Access 2
Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers with the same meeting number and passcode with Access 1.
Access 3
Listeners can also access the meeting through the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.
A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.
About MINISO Group
MINISO Group is a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO's wide product portfolio, and the Company continually and frequently rolls out products with these qualities. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand "MINISO" as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.
Exchange Rate
The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the readers. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of December 30, 2022, which was RMB6.8972 to US$1.0000. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, MINISO considers and uses adjusted net profit, adjusted net margin, adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share and adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. MINISO defines adjusted net profit as profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses. MINISO calculates adjusted net margin by dividing adjusted net profit by revenue for the same period. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS by dividing the adjusted net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company by the number of ADSs represented by the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share in the same way it calculates adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS, except that it uses the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis as the denominator instead of the number of ADSs represented by these ordinary shares.
MINISO presents these non-IFRS financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. These non-IFRS financial measures enable the management to assess its operating results without considering the impacts of the aforementioned non-cash and other adjustment items that MINISO does not consider to be indicative of its operating performance in the future. Accordingly, MINISO believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results in the same manner as the management and board of directors.
These non-IFRS financial measures are not defined under IFRS and are not presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using these non-IFRS financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect MINISO's operations. Further, these non-IFRS financial measures may differ from the non-IFRS information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to profit, net profit margin, basic and diluted earnings per share and basic and diluted earnings per ADS, as applicable, or any other measures of performance or as indicators of MINISO's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review MINISO's historical non-IFRS financial measures in light of the most directly comparable IFRS measures, as shown below. The non-IFRS financial measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting the usefulness of such measures when analyzing MINISO's data comparatively. MINISO encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the non-IFRS financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as MINISO's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. MINISO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about MINISO's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: MINISO's mission, goals and strategies; future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; the expected growth of the retail market and the market of branded variety retail of lifestyle products in China and globally; expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of MINISO's products; expectations regarding MINISO's relationships with consumers, suppliers, MINISO Retail Partners, local distributors, and other business partners; competition in the industry; proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to MINISO's business and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in MINISO's filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and MINISO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Raine Hu
MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: ir@miniso.com
Phone: +86 (20) 36228788 Ext.8039
Eric Yuan
Christensen Advisory
Email: miniso@christensencomms.com
Phone: +86 1380 111 0739
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Rougned Odor came up clutch twice Sunday, producing when the Orioles most needed him. But when a laser left his bat in the eighth inning, he took three slow steps out of the box, watching the flight of the ball before breaking into a run.
By the time Odor began to hustle down the baseline, the ball off his bat banged off the top of the out-of-town scoreboard in right field, narrowly denying him of what he thought could’ve been a home run. The tying run had crossed but the second baseman stood on first rather than second.
There was plenty of more baseball to play, but the baserunning gaffe proved costly in Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros in 11 innings, which ended the four-game series against the American League’s best club in a split.
The implications of Odor, who had a pair of game-tying hits, watching rather than running right out of the box is what might’ve led to the extra-innings collapse, with Houston scoring four runs off left-hander Keegan Akin and right-hander Joey Krehbiel in the 11th inning to create the necessary separation.
“Just made some mistakes,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “I felt like we were made young team mistakes the last couple games late in the game.”
In the eighth, when Ryan Mountcastle lashed a double into right-center field, Odor drove him in with that hard-hit ball off the right field wall. The game was tied at 1, and Odor let out a fist pump and a yell toward his dugout. But he might’ve scored on Kyle Stowers’ single in the next at-bat, and he would’ve likely scored on Jorge Mateo’s infield single one at-bat later had he reached second on his game-tying hit.
Instead, the inning ended with bases loaded, Odor on third and the game still tied. And it remained that way into extra innings before an eventual collapse — four of the first five Astros reached safely in the 11th, with the one out a sacrifice fly to score the first of the four runs.
“I hit it off the end of the bat,” Odor said. “I was just trying to see if it was gonna stay in the park or not.”
When asked about the play, Hyde said: “I haven’t talked to him about it.”
Baltimore had enough to overcome two deficits — first in the eighth and again in the 10th. With Trey Mancini at the plate for Houston, a wild pitch from right-hander Dillon Tate brought home Yuli Gurriel from third. Mancini later doubled off the top of the left field wall; by staying in the yard, Odor drove in the Orioles’ second run of the game, serving as the late-game stoic for a second time to level the score.
But a third comeback was out of reach, even as Cedric Mullins got one run back with an RBI single in the 11th.
Hours earlier, a 46-minute rain delay came at the right time for Baltimore, knocking Astros right-hander Cristian Javier out of the contest after he faced the minimum through six innings and didn’t allow a hit until the fifth.
Javier struck out seven of the first 12 batters he faced, then finished with eight strikeouts overall. And by holding the Orioles scoreless, he extended his scoreless innings streak to 20.
“We definitely had problems with Javier; only had one hit going in there into the seventh,” Hyde said. “Nice for us to scratch a run, get a run in the eighth. But then just wasted opportunities again the ninth and the 10th inning for us to be able to win the game.”
But even with so little offensive production, right-hander Austin Voth kept the Orioles in the game. He gave up his lone run on a third-inning sacrifice fly, securing his ninth straight appearance with two runs or fewer scored against him.
The Astros broke through against the bullpen for the second straight game, though, capitalizing on a disastrous inning from Akin and Krehbiel. With just 10 games to play, the Orioles find themselves 4 games behind the Mariners, who blew a nine-run sixth inning lead and lost to the Royals, 13-12. Seattle, however, holds the tiebreaker over Baltimore, which complicates matters with time running out.
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A comeback fell short Sunday. And a comeback for the final wild-card race might’ve fallen short Sunday, too.
“Anything can happen,” Voth said. “We’re right there. We’ve just got to come out tomorrow and keep fighting, and this team has a lot of fight. I’m excited for this next series.”
Around the horn
- Tyler Wells, who will miss the remainder of the season on the 15-day injured list for right shoulder inflammation, said the injury reminds him of the pain he felt at the end of last year. The shoulder wasn’t aggravated in any way by his earlier oblique strain, however. Still, watching from the dugout the remainder of the season is a disappointing development. “I use the term ‘heartbroken’ because it sucks whenever you’re not able to compete with the team as we’re making the final push,” Wells said. “It’s really difficult to sit there and be on the sidelines, but I’m trying to contribute as much as I can by being supportive.”
- Right-hander Félix Bautista threw a career-high 33 pitches in Saturday’s loss, but his lack of usage last week makes Hyde confident there will be no arm fatigue for Bautista. “He’s thrown a lot this year, but we’ll just check in with him every day and see what he’s doing,” Hyde said.
- Infielder Ramón Urías left Saturday’s game with a spasm between his neck and right shoulder, something he’s dealt with over the past few days. Hyde figured Urías will be back in the lineup in a day or two.
This story will be updated.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require states to evaluate cybersecurity as part of their checks on public drinking water systems.
The agency said Friday that many such systems haven’t taken basic steps to ensure their security, even as cyberattacks are becoming more frequent.
“Cyber-attacks against critical infrastructure facilities, including drinking water systems, are increasing, and public water systems are vulnerable,” EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox said in a statement. “EPA is taking action to protect our public water systems by issuing this memorandum requiring states to audit the cybersecurity practices of local water systems.”
David Travers, the director of the EPA’s Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division, told reporters Thursday that the policy was in response to attacks such as one in Kansas where an ex-employee still had login access after being fired and was able to interrupt water treatment remotely.
“That is an example of a very basic access control measure that was not taken,” Travers said, adding that there have been other instances where basic practices like software updates that include security upgrade haven’t happened.
States will have a few options for getting the cybersecurity checks done, including allowing utilities to do the assessment themselves or having the state do the evaluation. | https://www.pahomepage.com/hill-politics/epa-to-make-states-evaluate-public-water-systems-cybersecurity/ | 2023-03-03 19:09:28 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/hill-politics/epa-to-make-states-evaluate-public-water-systems-cybersecurity/ |
The House on Tuesday approved a resolution that would repeal a Biden administration rule for retirement investments, marking the latest flashpoint in Republicans’ crusade against environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
The Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution was approved 216-204 with one Democrat voting with Republicans in favor of the measure.
But while a Democratically-controlled Senate and White House means the measure is unlikely to amount to more than messaging, it is part of a broader Republican effort to oppose ESG investing.
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) in a floor speech on Tuesday characterized the regulation as being part of a “woke ESG agenda.”
“Democrats and their radical environmental-NGO allies will continue to work in the shadows, strong-arming and intimidating corporations and investors alike, using any means necessary, to conscript the life savings of pensioners and retirees to implement a dangerous…investment strategy,” Burgess said.
The Biden rule Republicans are seeking to repeal clarifies that money managers can weigh climate change and other ESG factors when they make investment decisions.
ESG is a broad term for attempts to invest in environmentally-conscious and otherwise ethically. Proponents argue this type of investing allows people to do well for themselves while also doing good for the world.
But many Republicans argue that ESG investing could harm the fossil fuel industry and consideration of additional factors by money managers could come at the expense of profits.
The Trump administration previously imposed a rule that said money managers could only make investments based on financial considerations.
But critics said that rule was confusing and the Biden administration’s rule says its predecessor discouraged managers’ consideration of ESG factors “even in cases where it is in the financial interest of plans to take such considerations into account.”
“The Trump rule, it’s extremely convoluted and just confusing,” said Andrew Behar, CEO of As You Sow, a group that seeks to use shareholder power to push action on climate and environmental issues.
Democrats on Tuesday blasted the resolution, saying that Republicans were trying to circumvent the free market by putting up barriers to ESG investing.
“Retirement plan fiduciaries should be free to consider climate change and other ESG factors without regulatory barriers or the threat of litigation,” Reps. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) and Juan Vargas (D-Calif.), co-chairs of the Congressional Sustainable Investment Caucus, said in a joint statement.
“This CRA resolution is the latest dangerous move in Republican’s anti-worker and anti-free market agenda,” they added.
The CRA, the tool Republicans are trying to use to undo the rule, may only be used on recent rules. Since most presidents’ are unlikely to reverse the actions of their own administrations, it has been most successfully used to reverse regulations after a change in administration. | https://www.koin.com/hill-politics/house-approves-measure-targeting-biden-rule-allowing-esg-investing/ | 2023-02-28 23:03:14 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/hill-politics/house-approves-measure-targeting-biden-rule-allowing-esg-investing/ |
The COVID-19 pandemic sent Heidi Whitney’s daughter into a tailspin.
Suddenly the San Diego middle schooler was sleeping all day and awake all night. When in-person classes resumed, she was so anxious at times that she begged to come home early, telling the nurse her stomach hurt.
Whitney tried to keep her daughter in class. But the teen’s desperate bids to get out of school escalated. Ultimately, she was hospitalized in a psychiatric ward, failed “pretty much everything” at school and was diagnosed with depression and ADHD.
As she started high school this fall, she was deemed eligible for special education services, because her disorders interfered with her ability to learn, but school officials said it was a close call. It was hard to know how much her symptoms were chronic or the result of mental health issues brought on by the pandemic, they said.
“They put my kid in a gray area,” said Whitney, a paralegal.
Schools contending with soaring student mental health needs and other challenges have been struggling to determine just how much the pandemic is to blame. Are the challenges the sign of a disability that will impair a student’s learning long term, or something more temporary?
It all adds to the desperation of parents trying to figure out how best to help their children. If a child doesn’t qualify for special education, where should parents go for help?
“I feel like because she went through the pandemic and she didn’t experience the normal junior high, the normal middle school experience, she developed the anxiety, the deep depression and she didn’t learn. She didn’t learn how to become a social kid,” Whitney said. “Everything got turned on its head.”
Schools are required to spell out how they will meet the needs of students with disabilities in Individualized Education Programs, and the demand for screening is high. Some schools have struggled to catch up with assessments that were delayed in the early days of the pandemic. For many, the task is also complicated by shortages of psychologists.
To qualify for special education services, a child’s school performance must be suffering because of a disability in one of 13 categories, according to federal law. They include autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities like dyslexia, developmental delays and “emotional disturbances.”
It’s important not to send children who might have had a tough time during the pandemic into the special education system, said John Eisenberg, the executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education.
“That’s not what it was designed for,” he said. “It’s really designed for kids who need specially designed instruction. It’s a lifelong learning problem, not a dumping ground for kids that might have not got the greatest instruction during the pandemic or have major other issues.”
In the 2020-2021 school year, about 15% of all public school students received special education services under federal law, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
Among kids ages 6 and older, special education enrollment rose by 2.4% compared with the previous school year, according to federal data. The figures also showed a large drop in enrollment for younger, preschool-age students, many of whom were slow to return to formal schooling. The numbers varied widely from state to state. No data is available yet for last year.
While some special education directors worry the system is taking on too many students, advocates are hearing the opposite is happening, with schools moving too quickly to dismiss parent concerns.
Even now, some children are still having evaluations pushed off because of staffing shortages, said Marcie Lipsitt, a special education advocate in Michigan. In one district, evaluations came to a complete halt in May because there was no school psychologist to do them, she said.
When Heather Wright approached her son’s school last fall seeking help with the 9-year-old’s outbursts and other behavioral issues, staff suggested private testing. The stay-at-home mom from Sand Creek, Michigan, called eight places. The soonest she could get an appointment was in December of this year — a full 14 months later.
She also suspects her 16-year-old has a learning disability and is waiting for answers from the school about both children.
“I hear a lot of: ‘Well, everyone’s worse. It’s not just yours,’” she said. “Yeah, but, like, this is my child and he needs help.”
It can be challenging to tease out the differences between problems that stem directly from the pandemic and a true disability, said Brandi Tanner, an Atlanta-based psychologist who has been deluged with parents seeking evaluations for potential learning disabilities, ADHD and autism.
“I’m asking a lot more background questions about pre-COVID versus post-COVID, like, ‘Is this a change in functioning or was it something that was present before and has just lingered or gotten worse?’” she said.
Sherry Bell, a leader in the Department of Exceptional Children at Charleston County School District in South Carolina, said she is running into the issue as well.
“In my 28 years in special education, you know, having to rule out all of those factors is much more of a consideration than ever before, just because of the pandemic and the fact that kids spent all of that time at home,” said Bell.
The key is to have good systems in place to distinguish between a student with a lasting obstacle to learning and one that missed a lot of school because of the pandemic, said Kevin Rubenstein, president-elect of the Council of Administrators of Special Education.
“Good school leaders and great teachers are going to be able to do that,” he said.
The federal government, he noted, has provided vast amounts of COVID relief money for schools to offer tutoring, counseling and other support to help students recover from the pandemic.
But advocates worry about consequences down the line for students who do not receive the help they might need. Kids who slip through the cracks could end up having more disciplinary problems and diminished prospects for life after school, said Dan Stewart, the managing attorney for education and employment for the National Disability Rights Network.
Whitney, for her part, said she is relieved her daughter is getting help, including a case manager, as part of her IEP. She also will be able to leave class as needed if she feels anxious.
“I realize that a lot of kids were going through this,” she said. “We just went through COVID. Give them a break.”
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Senate Democrats unexpectedly pulled their support for a new tax that would raise more than $350 million in annual revenue from corporations’ overseas profits.
Business leaders and Republicans have criticized “combined worldwide reporting,” saying Minnesota would be the only state in the nation to implement it and it would drive businesses away.
The added corporate tax is one of several new taxes the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party trifecta in control of state government proposed for the next two-year budget, despite the state having a $17.5 billion budget surplus. There also are proposals for increased sales taxes, a fifth income tax tier and a new payroll tax to fund universal family and medical leave.
“The worldwide reporting provision no longer has our support,” Sen. Ann Rest, DFL-New Hope, said near the end of a Saturday meeting of a bicameral conference committee working to settle differences between the House and Senate tax bills. Rest said there is still support for possibly a new capital gains tax or other “revenue raisers.”
The corporate tax provision was added to the Senate tax bill, which Rest is the primary author, in a committee hearing a few days before the legislation was debated by the full chamber. At the time, Rest said she had hoped no tax increases would be included in the Senate bill, but “I was wrong.”
House Minority Leader Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, said in a statement it was “encouraging that Democrats are starting to wake up to how unrealistic and damaging their proposals would be for Minnesota’s economy.” But Republicans remain frustrated DFLers still want to raise other taxes.
“We don’t need to raise taxes. Minnesotans don’t support raising taxes with a record surplus,” Demuth said.
The worldwide corporate tax on overseas profits was included in both the House and Senate versions of the tax bill that passed each chamber along party lines. The House version also included a new 10.85 percent tax tier on household incomes of $1 million or more, but the Senate version did not.
Once differences in the bills are settled they will have to be reapproved before they head to Gov. Tim Walz for his signature. The governor has said he supports an increase in capital gains taxes.
The House and Senate tax legislation also has about $3 billion of other tax changes including a variety of rebates and credits.
There are rebates of about $275 per taxpayer plus money for up to three dependents that will cost more than $1 billion. There are also tax cuts on Social Security benefits so roughly 75 percent would pay no state taxes, raising the cap so individuals earning up to $78,000 and households with $100,000 or less in earnings would be exempt.
Democrats have included the tax changes in the two-year budget they need to finish before the Legislature adjourns May 22. The plan includes about $17.8 billion in new spending, about $10 billion of which is ongoing, with big increases for education, housing, transportation and other priorities. | https://www.twincities.com/2023/05/06/minnesota-senate-dflers-back-away-from-corporate-tax-hike/ | 2023-05-07 01:57:33 | 0 | https://www.twincities.com/2023/05/06/minnesota-senate-dflers-back-away-from-corporate-tax-hike/ |
Greg Capogna welcomes Heidi Lennick, Program Manager of the Perfect Fit Resale Boutique, part of the YWCA Allentown, who talks about "The Perfect Fit for Working Women" program, providing women with the right clothing for a job interview and working week. They also talk about how these services empower women, how people can be referred or donate clothes, and more.
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Smart NIC Accounted for 12 Percent of Total Port Shipments
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, the Ethernet controller and adapter market achieved its seventh record-breaking quarter at $1.2 billion in 2Q 2022 despite persistent supply chain challenges. Smart NICs accounted for 12 percent of total Ethernet adapter port shipments, its highest share ever, which added to topline growth.
"The Ethernet Controller and Adapter market grew at an astonishing rate of 61 percent year-over-year in 2Q 2022, comfortably surpassing the prior record set just a quarter ago," said Baron Fung, Research Director at Dell'Oro Group. "Favorable product mix, list price increases, and higher supply chain costs were all factors that contributed to higher average selling prices. Supply chain constraints were mixed, with adapters still in limited supply due to shortages of board-level components, while server OEMs began to unload controller inventories in some instances," added Fung.
Additional highlights from the 2Q 2022 Ethernet Adapter and Smart NIC report include:
- The Ethernet Controller and Adapter market is on track for 45 percent revenue growth in 2022.
- NVIDIA became the first vendor to report 400 Gbps Ethernet adapter port shipments.
- Open Smart NIC vendors such as Marvell, NVIDIA, and Napatech accounted for 27 percent of the revenue in 2Q 2022, with Amazon and Microsoft accounting for the balance of the market with their internally developed solutions.
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Pearl the pint-sized chihuahua got big news this week when Guinness World Records (GWR) officially certified her as the world's shortest dog.
The two-year-old measures exactly 3.59 inches tall and 5 inches long, according to her vet, Dr. Giovanni Vergel of Crystal Creek Animal Hospital in Orlando, Fla. Put another way, she's shorter than a Popsicle stick, barely the height of a credit card and about as tall as a toilet paper roll.
Pearl is "small like a ball" and "a child at heart," says her owner, Vanesa Semler.
She's also the niece of the previous record holder, Miracle Milly, who measured 3.8 inches tall and was known for her big personality, including sticking her tongue out in photos. Milly, who also belonged to Semler, died before Pearl was born in Sept. 2020.
Pearl and Milly both weighed less than an ounce at birth, GWR says. Pearl has since bulked up to 1.22 pounds.
Semler says Pearl is "a bit of a diva," who counts chicken and salmon among her favorite foods and loves "dressing up nice."
A three-minute video posted to GWR's Twitter account features a montage of Pearl going about her daily routine — taking walks, getting groomed, playing with teeny toys — in a series of fashionable outfits, including embroidered sweaters, a ballerina tutu and a heavy-looking bejeweled collar.
This is Pearl, the two-year-old Chihuahua with a big personality and the record for being the shortest dog alive today 🥰️ pic.twitter.com/rUjydX9A4T
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) April 12, 2023
The pair enjoyed a shopping spree during a recent trip to Milan, where Pearl made her big-screen debut on GWR's Italian TV program Lo Show dei Record. She was carried onstage in an Easter egg-shaped basket and stayed remarkably calm in front of the live studio audience, GWR reports.
"We're blessed to have her," Semler told the record keeper, "and to have this unique opportunity to break our own record and share with the world this amazing news."
How Pearl measures up (literally)
Vergel, the vet, says he took Pearl's measurements three consecutive times with short breaks in between, which she spent "walking on the wee wee pad."
"In compliance with the rules of the record, each measurement was taken from the base of the front leg foot up to the top of the withers (the ridge between the shoulder blades) in a straight vertical line," GWR explains.
Pearl now takes her place in a long line of short dogs.
The title-holder before Milly was Boo Boo, a long-haired chihuahua who measured 4 inches tall. In 2007 Boo Boo had a made-for-TV meetup with the world's tallest dog, a harlequin Great Dane named Gibson who had a whopping 40 inches on her.
Boo Boo came after two tiny chihuahuas, Ducky (4.9 inches tall) and Danka (5.4 inches). But other breeds have held the title too.
Before them, in the early aughts, the world's shortest dog was a Yorkie named Big Boss who measured 4.7 inches tall and weighed 1 lb 1 oz.
GWR says the shortest dog ever recorded was a dwarf Yorkshire terrier owned by Arthur Marples, the United Kingdom-based former editor of Our Dogs weekly newspaper. Her name was Sylvia, according to Yorkie experts.
"The fist-sized dog stood at ... 2.8 in. in height and measured ... 3.75 in. from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail," GWR adds. "It died in 1945, just before its second birthday."
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Rudy Giuliani’s lawyers are told he’s a target of Georgia election probe
Prosecutors in Atlanta on Monday told lawyers for Rudy Giuliani that he's a target of their criminal investigation into possible illegal attempts by then-President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia, one of Giuliani's lawyers said Monday.
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Special prosecutor Nathan Wade alerted Giuliani's local attorney in Atlanta that the former New York City mayor could face criminal charges, another Giuliani attorney, Bob Costello said. News of the disclosure was first reported by The New York Times.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened the investigation last year, and a special grand jury was seated in May at her request. County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who's overseeing the special grand jury, has instructed Giuliani to appear before the panel to testify on Wednesday.
Willis's investigation was spurred by a phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. During that January 2021 conversation, Trump suggested that Raffensperger could "find" the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state.
It has also become clear that the district attorney is interested in Georgia legislative committee hearings that were held in December 2020 where Giuliani appeared and spread false claims of election fraud in Atlanta's Fulton County.
Willis last month filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump associates and advisers. Because they don't live in Georgia, she had to use a process that involves asking a judge in the states where they live to order them to appear.
In a petition seeking Giuliani's testimony, Willis identified him as both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his campaign. She wrote that he and others appeared at a state Senate committee meeting and presented a video that Giuliani said showed election workers producing "suitcases" of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers.
Within 24 hours of that Dec. 3, 2020, hearing, Raffensperger's office had debunked the video. But Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread voter fraud using the debunked video, Willis wrote.
Evidence shows that Giuliani's hearing appearance and testimony "was part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere," the petition says.
Also Monday, a federal judge said U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham must testify before a special grand jury in Atlanta that is investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws while trying to overturn his narrow 2020 general election loss in the state.
Attorneys for Graham, R-S.C., had argued that his position as a U.S. senator provided him immunity from having to appear before the investigative panel and asked the judge to quash his subpoena. But U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May wrote in an order Monday that immunities related to his role as a senator do not protect him from having to testify. Graham's subpoena instructs him to appear before the special grand jury on Aug. 23, but his office said Monday he plans to appeal to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Prosecutors have indicated they want to ask Graham about phone calls they say he made to Georgia Secretary of State Raffensperger and his staff in the weeks following Trump's election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
Graham had argued that a provision of the Constitution provides absolute protection against a senator being questioned about legislative acts. But the judge found there are "considerable areas of potential grand jury inquiry" that fall outside that provision's scope. The judge also rejected Graham's argument that the principle of "sovereign immunity" protects a senator from being summoned by a state prosecutor.
Graham also argued that Willis, a Democrat, had not demonstrated extraordinary circumstances necessary to compel testimony from a high-ranking official. But the judge disagreed, finding that Willis had shown "extraordinary circumstances and a special need" for Graham's testimony on issues related to an alleged attempt to influence or disrupt the election in Georgia.
May, the judge, last month rejected a similar attempt by U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., to avoid testifying before the special grand jury. Former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani had argued he couldn't travel to Atlanta to testify because of health issues, but Fulton County Judge McBurney instructed him to appear on Wednesday.
Graham's office said in a statement Monday that the senator disagrees with the judge's interpretation of the provision of the Constitution he believes protects him from being questioned by a state official. His lawyers have said that he was making inquiries that were clearly part of his legislative duties, related to certification of the vote and to the proposal of election-related legislation.
But the judge wrote that that ignores "the fact that individuals on the calls have publicly suggested that Senator Graham was not simply engaged in legislative factfinding but was instead suggesting or implying that Georgia election officials change their processes or otherwise potentially alter the state's results."
In calls made shortly after the 2020 general election, Graham "questioned Raffensperger and his staff about reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump," Willis wrote in a petition.
Graham also "made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign," she wrote.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump's attorney general found there was no evidence of any voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of his 2020 presidential election loss.
Trump-allied lawmakers were planning to challenge the tallies from several battleground states when Congress convened on Jan. 6, 2021, to certify the results under the Electoral Count Act, but after the Capitol attack that day Georgia's tally was never contested.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has described his call to Raffensperger as "perfect."
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — The San Jose Police Department is investigating the city’s 53rd traffic fatality of 2022, according to a news release from SJPD. The accident occurred Thursday night at approximately 7:26 p.m.
Officers responded to the area of Lundy Avenue and Sajak Avenue to investigate a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. According to the news release, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2010 Toyota Corolla driven by an adult man was heading south on Lundy when it struck an elderly female pedestrian.
The pedestrian was reportedly walking across traffic lanes on Lundy outside of the marked crosswalk when she was struck. She suffered major injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
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The incident marked the city’s 53rd collision and 55th traffic death of 2022. It was also the 28th pedestrian fatality of the year.
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- The world's second most downloaded* rideshare app chooses South Florida as its first market in the U.S.
MIAMI, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- inDrive, the world's fastest-growing online ride-sharing service, today announced its official launch in South Florida, the company's first U.S. market. Most known for its unique bid-based business model, inDrive brings freedom of choice and fairness to users, allowing passengers and drivers to negotiate and agree on the price of each ride. The company is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with more than 175 million downloads in 48 countries around the world, earning the rank of second most downloaded rideshare app globally.
"We're thrilled to bring inDrive's rideshare solution to the U.S. We chose South Florida as it's a market eagerly seeking better transportation alternatives," said Adam Warner, US country manager. "inDrive puts power in the hands of drivers and riders through our peer-to-peer pricing model and creates a more engaging customer experience – one that both addresses the need for fair pricing and empowers community members with reliable transportation."
How the app works: benefits for drivers and passengers
Since launching in 2012, inDrive has remained a people-first company by creating equal and fair opportunities for drivers and passengers alike. The company has created global transparency around pricing to ensure a mutually beneficial arrangement built on trust and loyalty.
- Once registered, a passenger can input pickup and drop-off locations, and propose a price for the route.
- Counteroffers or agreements from available drivers will appear on the screen, prompting the passenger to select the offer that suits best in terms of cost, driver rating and vehicle model.
Outside of benefits for consumers, inDrive's model increases a driver's earning potential by allowing them to only accept trips and fares they chose. More importantly, inDrive will not charge drivers a commission in July 2023-January 2024. This way, drivers will take home up to 100% of each fare (subject to airport fees and highway tolls). Globally, inDrive charges a fee of around 10% of each ride, which is the lowest among ridesharing companies. In Miami, inDrive will maintain a minimum ride price to ensure drivers are compensated fairly, while passengers benefit from savings on longer trips.
"Miami is one of the top destinations in the world, and inDrive is a safe, affordable, and reliable option for people who live in or are exploring South Florida," said Eddy Velazquez, driver operations specialist. "More than its cultural diversity, thriving nightlife, and beautiful beaches, Miami is known best for its people – that's who we want to serve."
Safety first
inDrive prioritizes passenger and driver safety. Applicant drivers go through comprehensive background checks, including verification of necessary documents, criminal record, licenses, and permits. Passengers can rate their rides and provide feedback on driver behavior and service quality. inDrive aims for complete transparency, whereas drivers and passengers see each other's information, including ranking and name prior to selecting the driver or accepting the trip.
In addition, the app has built-in safety features: passengers can share trip details with their contacts, with real-time GPS tracking during rides. The app features an emergency button to contact authorities, and has a dedicated support team on hand 24/7.
This announcement comes off the heels of significant growth and milestones for the company. inDrive achieved unicorn status in 2021 after closing a $150 million investment round with Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Bond Capital, which valued the company at $1.23 billion. This February, the company raised $150 million in an innovative hybrid instrument from General Catalyst to fund marketing spend, including user acquisition and retention costs. In addition to internal growth, the rideshare leader has made strides in launching several global CSR initiatives that engage underserved communities to support access to education, arts, sports and corporate recognition, and is consistently finding ways to positively impact the communities it operates in.
To learn more about inDrive, please visit www.indrive.com and download the app on the iOS App Store or Google Play. Interested drivers can learn more about inDrive's offerings and sign up to get started following the link.
About inDrive
inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 175 million times and was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation, freight delivery, task assistance, courier delivery and employment search.
inDrive operates in more than 655 cities across 48 countries. It supports local communities via its peer-to-peer payment model and community empowerment programs, which help advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives. For more information visit www.indrive.com
*in 2022, according to data.ai
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Highlighting firm's evolving commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I)
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, has been named a DiversityInc Noteworthy Company, as highlighted in the 2023 listing.
"It is an honor to be named among the Noteworthy Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc for the fourth consecutive year," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of Guidehouse. "This recognition showcases our evolving commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a business imperative. While opportunity always remains to further evolve these efforts, it is reassuring to know we are driving impact and progressing in the right direction."
The Guidehouse Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) program is a foundational component of our company's culture. Guidehouse is focused on expanding this program with the goal of moving beyond western thinking and fostering a global work environment where everyone is empowered to thrive. The firm's base diversity metrics have improved year-over year and affinity network topics are expanding beyond ethnicity and race to address the work-life balance needs of a global workforce.
"Our DE&I program enables our global colleagues to grow their internal and external networks, develop a greater affinity for diverse life experiences that make each person unique, and enhance cultural competency to support their global business acumen delivering richer business experiences for them and our clients," added Charles Beard, Chief Operating Officer of Guidehouse.
A top 10 consulting firm in the U.S., Guidehouse is the largest consulting firm equally focused on serving the commercial clients operating in highly regulated industries and the public sector clients that regulate those industries. A Great Place to Work® certified company globally, Guidehouse is widely recognized for its people, culture, support, flexibility and leadership. Since it was established in 2018, Guidehouse has seen five-fold growth to over $3 Billion and expansion into commercial markets, a dozen global locations, and more than 16,500 employees around the world.
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has over 16,500 professionals in over 55 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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BETHESDA, Md., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its property sales team, Walker & Dunlop Investment Sales (WDIS), with the acquisition of Avalon Real Estate Partners, a boutique commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in land brokerage, investment consultation and capital sources services across the Atlanta, Georgia market. The team includes Managing Directors Brent Story, Alexander Holt, and Brooks Battle, and Directors Thornton Mallard and Daniel Candler. Land investment sales represents a new specialty product type for WDIS, one of its growth strategies for the platform as it continues to scale to become the premier property sales practice in the United States.
Kris Mikkelsen, WDIS Executive Vice President, commented, "Avalon is one of the most trusted and well-regarded land sales teams in the Southeast. We've known Brent and his partners for a long time and are extremely excited to bring them onto our platform. Their talented group of brokers have become invaluable partners of ours, and the synergies between our firms' cultures and capabilities will drive accretive results for Walker & Dunlop and our clients. With Avalon's robust pipeline of development land transactions, Walker & Dunlop has significant opportunity to expand the advisory services we provide our developer clients across all facets of the housing and broader commercial real estate market."
Mr. Mikkelsen added, "In addition to our Drive to '25 goal of growing property sales volume to $25 billion, one of our growth strategies is to add new specialty product types to the platform – and this is a perfect space to enter. The market is looking for intermediaries to provide a full suite of services. The Avalon team will add their expertise in the land advisory business to our market-leading debt, equity and investment sales capabilities. It's a very exciting combination."
"Since our firm's beginnings, our core foundation has been rooted in strong relationships, specialized knowledge, and working with integrity. Our two teams are some of the best in the business, and with our strong alignment of values, this acquisition seemed like the perfect combination," stated Mr. Story. "Our deep land brokerage expertise paired with Walker & Dunlop's top-ranked property sales capabilities allow us to continue to meet and exceed the needs of our clients with exceptional service."
Mr. Story founded Avalon Real Estate Partners in 2010, providing land brokerage, investment consultation, and capital sourcing services to a wide variety of clients across the Greater Atlanta area. Avalon's principals have more than 45 years of collective experience in the industry, and since inception, the firm has closed over $700 million of transaction volume.
Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed $19.3 billion in property sales volume in 2021 alone, up 214% from 2020. The firm was also the third largest provider of capital to the U.S. multifamily market, originating $49 billion in transactions and lending over $42 billion for multifamily properties in 2021. For information about multifamily properties available for sale via Walker & Dunlop's property sales platform, visit our website.
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry in the United States, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop and play — to life. Our people, brand, and technology make W&D one of the most insightful and customer-focused firms in our industry. With more than 1,400 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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First Republic Bank has become the second large regional bank with assets over $200 billion to fail in just a few weeks. Like Silicon Valley Bank, which was seized by the government on March 10, First Republic catered to a wealthy clientele, which helped it grow deposits rapidly but may have also contributed to its undoing. The bank’s business model left it susceptible to a sudden rise in interest rates.
Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank — and Signature Bank the same weekend — investors have wondered who’s next. First Republic quickly rose to the top of that list, but investors and analysts worried about banks such as Comerica and KeyCorp, which also had large numbers of accounts with deposits above the federally-insured level of $250,000.
Here are some things to know about the collapse of First Republic Bank.
WHY DID FIRST REPUBLIC FAIL?
First Republic grew rapidly through deposits from wealthy individuals and companies. It used those deposits to make large loans, including jumbo mortgages, when interest rates were at historically low levels in hopes of then convincing customers to expand into more profitable products like wealth management.
Many of the bank’s accounts had deposits well north of the federally-insured $250,000. Once Silicon Valley Bank went under, clients pulled their money, fearful their deposits were in danger. First Republic said last week that depositors had withdrawn more than $100 billion, most of it during a few days in mid-March.
“Too many (First Republic) customers showed their true loyalties were to their own fears,” wrote Timothy Coffey, an analyst with Janney Montgomery Scott, in a note to investors.
What’s more, the large loans on First Republic’s books dropped in value as the Federal Reserve rapidly raised interest rates last year. So, if the bank tried to sell the loans to raise capital, it would do so at a loss. Similar circumstances had doomed Silicon Valley Bank.
First Republic planned to sell off unprofitable assets, including low interest mortgages that it provided to wealthy clients. It also announced plans to lay off up to a quarter of its workforce, which totaled about 7,200 employees in late 2022. But those plans were seen as too little, too late, by analysts.
By the middle of last week, it became clear government intervention in First Republic was necessary. Treasury officials asked banks to submit bids for First Republic, and bankers and regulators worked through the weekend to find a way forward.
WHAT BANK OR BANKS ARE NEXT?
For now, analysts expect the banking system will be spared any more large bank failures, saying the problems at Silicon Valley, Signature Bank and First Republic were unique to those companies.
Other midsize banks suffered large withdrawals of deposits and were forced to borrow from federal programs to shore up their balance sheets, but none were hit as hard as First Republic.
For example, Comerica, based in Dallas, said deposits fell by $3.7 billion after March 9 and the company borrowed $13 billion from federal programs “to provide a buffer in excess of normal operating levels.” Still the company earned $324 million in the first quarter, down slightly from the fourth quarter, but up from $189 million in the year-ago quarter.
Comerica shares dropped 37% in the week after Silicon Valley Bank failed, but have remained steady since. On Monday, the shares slipped almost 2%.
Shares of most midsize banks fell Monday, but the drops were moderate compared to the steep double-digits losses for many of them on March 13.
The trading “suggests little or no spillovers — consistent with the notion that there is no surprise” with the seizure of First Republic, said Krishna Guha at Evercore ISI.
WHAT HAPPENS TO FIRST REPUBLIC STOCKHOLDERS?
First Republic’s stock traded at $115 on March 8, then plummeted in the following days and weeks and closed Friday at $3.15. About $20 billion in market value has been wiped out. Trading in the stock was halted before U.S. markets opened Monday.
JPMorgan Chase, which has agreed to buy the deposits and most of the assets of First Republic, stressed that it is not assuming any of First Republic’s corporate debt or preferred stocks.
After a bank’s failure, bondholders are among the last to get paid — stockholders are at the very end of the line. The FDIC does not give estimates on how likely any creditor is to get repaid.
But the agency did say that its deposit insurance fund, which banks pay into, could take a $13 billion estimated loss as a result of First Republic’s failure.
While conditions could change over time, that likely leaves nothing left over for investors to recoup. Stockholders at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature were wiped out.
The outcome was just fine with one interested observer.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ProofPilot, the digital protocol automation platform for clinical trials, today announced that Bernadette Tosti will join its Executive Leadership Team as Chief Product Officer, effective January 4, 2023. Tosti joins ProofPilot with over 15 years of experience in the digital clinical trial space, including executive positions at Quest Diagnostics, IQVIA, and Science 37. Tosti will lead the product management, product design, and patient retention organizations in close partnership with the Executive Leadership team to advance the industry's first digital protocol automation platform.
"I am thrilled to be joining ProofPilot's executive leadership team to enhance our product for life science customer needs," said Bernadette Tosti, Chief Product Officer. "Protocol complexity burdens sponsors, sites, and patients when workflows are not clearly articulated to all stakeholders upfront. I see a real opportunity to build the world's best digital protocol automation platform to improve the clinical trial experience for sponsors, sites, and patients."
Tosti brings a powerful combination of industry expertise and background in product development and patient engagement to ProofPilot. Before being an advisor for several health technology companies, Tosti held various leadership roles at Quest Diagnostics, including Executive Director, Information Ventures, Clinical Trials, where she created a clinical trials-focused data, technology, and services business line for the company. Tosti also held the role of Vice President, Patient Experience, at Science 37 and Global Head of Recruitment & Retention at IQVIA.
ProofPilot supports clinical trials with the industry's first fully automated digital protocol platform. The platform orchestrates stakeholder tasks and technology, optimizing clinical workflows, improving stakeholder experiences, and maximizing data quality. Eliminating guesswork and protocol deviations creates high-performance experiences for sites and patients. Founded in 2014, ProofPilot was one of the first global digital clinical trial solutions enabling flawless execution of virtual, hybrid, and in-person research offerings with its patient and site Co-Pilot packages. To learn more, visit https://www.proofpilot.com
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CRANBURY, N.J., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmeriHealth New Jersey today announced a new agreement with Thyme Care, an oncology care management company providing high-touch, technology-enabled cancer navigation. Through the new agreement, Thyme Care will provide members who have a cancer diagnosis with additional support that is focused on improving outcomes and overcoming health disparities. AmeriHealth New Jersey commercial members will have access to Thyme Care beginning January 1, 2023.
"A cancer diagnosis can be one of the most vulnerable and challenging times in a person's life," said Mike Munoz, market president for AmeriHealth New Jersey. "We look forward to working with Thyme Care to provide our members and their caregivers with a comprehensive, compassionate solution, focused on their needs throughout the entire cancer journey. We hope that these additional resources can help our members navigate the many options and decisions they face."
Thyme Care will use its analytics platform to help AmeriHealth New Jersey more quickly identify members who need help navigating their cancer journey. Once a member is identified, Thyme Care's team of oncology nurses and resource specialists will reach out to them to provide education and guidance, as well as advocate for patients and support their existing treatment plans. They will also work closely with the member's oncology care team to ensure their care is aligned and fits the patients' individual needs. They can answer questions patients may have about symptoms and side effects and reduce barriers to care by connecting members with needed resources, such as transportation, housing, behavioral health support, grants, and more. The support Thyme Care offers can help close gaps in care and enhance the patient and clinician experience by proactively identifying risks of emergency department visits and hospital utilization.
"The demand for support that extends beyond the oncology clinic is higher today than ever before, and evidence indicates that navigation improves patient experience and outcomes," said Robin Shah, co-founder and CEO of Thyme Care. "We applaud AmeriHealth New Jersey's commitment to its members and their families living with cancer. Every person fighting cancer deserves this type of support, and we're honored to bring our expertise to their members who have or will experience a cancer diagnosis. Together we will build on their existing work to help people quickly and easily get the most appropriate treatment for their specific needs."
Thyme Care will be available to AmeriHealth New Jersey commercial members at no additional cost. Services like prescriptions or lab work will continue to go through a member's health plan and members will be responsible for any associated costs.
For nearly 30 years AmeriHealth New Jersey* has been dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. Our members are at the center of everything we do. Since the onset of the Affordable Care Act, we have been committed to offering health plans on the Individual Marketplace, which has expanded access to coverage for New Jersey residents. We are exclusively focused on New Jersey with plans designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, small- and mid-sized businesses, municipalities, and boards of education across the state. We also provide administrative services to self-funded groups. Named one of the Best Places to Work for the past 11 years, AmeriHealth New Jersey is located in Cranbury, N.J. For more information, visit amerihealthnj.com.
*AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey | AmeriHealth HMO, Inc
Thyme Care is a high-value oncology management platform that provides personalized, clinically coordinated care to individuals with cancer. Thyme Care pairs human guidance with software and analytics to engage the members with a cancer diagnosis, quickly connect them to the right care, and provide ongoing support through targeted, evidence-based interventions. The company's unique approach establishes deep provider relationships and integrates with a health plan's existing infrastructure, coordinating value-driven care that leads to better outcomes, lower costs and an improved member experience. Backed by venture funding from top investors like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Alley Corp, Frist Cressey Ventures, Casdin Capital and Bessemer, Thyme Care partners with health insurance plans and providers to extend the reach of high-quality cancer care through flexible value-based payment arrangements, including risk-based programs. To learn more about how Thyme Care is unlocking high-value care in oncology, visit www.thymecare.com.
Media Contact: Carly LePore, 201-906-7429, Carly.lepore@AmeriHealth.com
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"I keep waiting for [Sutro Tower] to stalk down the hill and attack the Golden Gate Bridge," longtime San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen famously quipped.
It’s easy for any San Francisco resident to imagine the scene, our city’s two most prominent symbols engaging in Godzilla-style battle. But what happens when you ask a computer to actually create an image of the landmark-on-landmark combat? Or when you pose more complicated scenarios to AI, like asking it for an image of how climate change would affect the city?
Thanks to software from a new San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company, now we know. The image generation web app DALL-E 2 allows users to enter a text prompt and receive an array of six incredibly realistic images. Beta access users have produced everything from expansions on Michelangelo’s "Creation of Adam" to New Yorker cartoons. And a publicly accessible competitor dubbed DALL-E Mini (and recently renamed to Craiyon) has become a go-to tool for generating memes.
The app is the latest creation of OpenAI, a nonprofit Elon Musk and a host of other Silicon Valley heavy hitters founded in 2015 with $1 billion in funding. It shed its nonprofit status when it received another billion from Microsoft in 2019. So far the tech company has built technology used to teach machines how to debate, help robotic hands master movement, produce auto-generated journalism and even create early iterations of a very flirtatious chatbot app. Given the inherent dangers of AI advancements, the company’s releases are typically received with a mix of wonder and terror, and OpenAI’s reportedly secretive nature and shifting financial status have drawn suspicion from investigative journalists.
Dystopian deep-fake implications aside (the software has guardrails against showing faces of actual people and violence), the few users with access to DALL-E 2 are having a very good time with the software. Currently it’s in an invite-only beta stage, with the stated goal to onboard up to 1,000 users from their wait list every week.
Although OpenAI wouldn’t grant SFGATE a beta account, we were able to supply a series of prompts. However, we learned that specificity is key, and without the ability to refine the input, the experience felt like telling a genie you wanted to fly and getting a pair of mosquitos in return. For instance, asking to see the streets of San Francisco with gondolas, instead of cars, resulted in Venice-style boats, rather than soaring ski lifts.
Conceptual San Francisco artist Danielle Baskin (of the Spirit of Halloween Google prank and BART Basel infamy) is an early user of DALL-E 2, and has spent hours playing with the software and exploring its limitations. In April, she posted a Twitter thread showing what the Golden Gate Bridge would look like if it had a BART train going across it, as well as a Sausalito full of high-rise buildings.
“My favorite thing about it isn't necessarily doing anything with the results, I just absolutely love the feeling of exploring infinite combinations of images,” Baskin said. “It sort of feels like I'm entering a museum and I could go down different wings and just see any sort of particular part of history or imagined scenario.”
Although the software generates results in seconds, creating professional quality photos isn’t instantaneous. Baskin spent two hours refining her Golden Gate Bridge prompts. And some ideas, like showing what an accessory dwelling unit would look like inside a San Francisco garage, were simply outside the bounds of the software’s conceptual imagination. Bicycle advocates will be sad to learn that it was also nearly impossible to create a bike-only version of the Bay Bridge, without any cars.
“Maybe from the outside, it seems like the AI is so good because you can just enter anything you imagined and it spits out a beautiful image,” Baskin said. “But the first few were all messed up, the bridges were mangled. I had to be really specific.”
When SFGATE supplied DALL-E 2 with a prompt asking what San Francisco would look like after climate change, the result was surprisingly conceptual, akin to something a publication might commission an illustrator to make to accompany an article. This type of use for the software has understandably sent chills through the art world, with fear DALL-E 2 could put illustrators out of work.
On that note, Baskin did receive several private requests from publications asking her to run prompts for them. She posited that in those situations, the media companies didn’t have budgets to commission anything, and would have ended up using stock or creative commons images.
“Any sort of powerful technology kills jobs and creates new jobs,” she said, noting how useful the tool would be for illustrators looking for inspiration or helping refine their art to meet client needs.
In addition to exploring silly possibilities like what the cast of “Star Trek” would look like enjoying a day at Fisherman’s Wharf, Baskin sees potential for DALL-E to be used to help broaden people’s imaginations; perhaps it could even be used as a tool for activism. As the old adage goes, she’s found that a picture is indeed worth a thousand words.
“A friend commented on the political power of DALL-E to show people very realistic alternative futures they might otherwise be opposed to because they can’t imagine it,” Baskin said. “A lot of architectural renderings are more like blueprints or sketches, versus a striking realistic photo.”
In terms of the prompts SFGATE supplied about our fair city, DALL-E’s results were mixed. The aforementioned gondola prompt (in the style of a Norman Rockwell painting) and one asking for “a renaissance painting of a perfect day in San Francisco’s Dolores Park” looked like paintings you might see on the wall of a college coffee shop. An admittedly morose request to show the city after an 8.5 magnitude earthquake looked like something out of a disaster movie trailer. Asking for help identifying the location of a long-buried treasure in Golden Gate Park didn’t result in any clues worth investigating, and our one attempt at recreating Baskin’s BART experiment failed fairly miserably.
And as for Herb Caen’s old quote about the Sutro Tower attacking Golden Gate Bridge? Well, sometimes a picture just can’t compete with a few well-chosen words. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/dall-e-imagines-san-francisco-17292967.php | 2022-07-11 11:18:27 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/dall-e-imagines-san-francisco-17292967.php |
BOWLING GREEN, Ky., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected Nation (CN), a national nonprofit working to expand broadband use and adoption across the country, received top honors yesterday in PRNEWS' 2023 Digital Awards. The awards program recognizes the most innovative and industry-altering digital communicators and campaigns.
CN's communications department was named "Digital Team of the Year" and Communications Director, Jessica Denson, was named "Digital Communicator of the Year." The Connected Nation podcast also received an Honorable Mention for best podcast.
"To have an awards competition that honors digital achievement – and to win in these categories – emphasizes how critical it is for all of us to have access to the opportunities and resources the internet provides," said Denson. "It opens up a world of new possibilities to individuals, families, and communities — whether it is sharing your message or mission, as our comms team does with Connected Nation; finding a new job; or accessing health care and educational resources."
The CN team who were part of the "Digital Team of the Year" award include Lily McCoy, Communications Social Media Specialist; Ashley Pino, Marketing Communications Specialist; Grant Ahlbrand, Communications Social Media Specialist; and Denson.
"This year's Digital Award winners embrace creativity and demonstrate how far-and wide-reaching digital communications can be," said Erika Bradbury, Editorial Director, PRNEWS. "From platform-specific campaigns to crisis management communications, our winners represent a wide diversity of the types of work that can be accomplished."
Head to the PRNEWS Digital Awards website to see a full list of winners. To learn more about the important work CN is doing across the country, visit: www.connectednation.org.
About Connected Nation: The national nonprofit's mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation. Learn more at connectednation.org.
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Lady Gaga's father celebrates 3 years sober: 'It feels tremendous'
Joe Germanotta reveals how quit alcohol
Lady Gaga’s father says he feels "tremendous" after celebrating three years sober.
Joe Germanotta opened up to "Tucker Carlson Tonight" about his journey to ditch alcohol following his open-heart surgery.
"Right after I came back, out of the hospital, I decided, you know what, it's time because I couldn't drink anyway and I just started, doing different things with... different types of mocktails and...it was satisfying," he said.
After quitting alcohol cold turkey, Germanotta is noticing a trend as he serves mocktails at his New York City restaurant, Joanne Trattoria.
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"There's some really good imitation gin," he revealed "One of my favorite drinks is a Negroni. It's made with a fake gin. It's called New London Gin Light or Light Gin and then Divina Rossa, which is kind of like...a Campari flavor and you mix them together and you put them on the rocks and you put a slice of orange on it and it's a cocktail and you can sit at the bar and you feel normal."
Joanne Trattoria hosts mocktail night the last Thursday of every month.
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"I think the younger generation now is moving away from alcohol and I mean, they've always, you know, were smoking weed, but I think they're moving away from alcohol now. Some of the stuff is really good. I mean, there's a new beer out. It tastes like beer."
Germanotta assured others that sobriety is surely not overrated.
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(NEXSTAR) – One of the world’s largest known moths has been reported for the first time in the United States, and experts are now asking residents to report any other sightings of the insect.
Entomologists in Washington state confirmed the discovery of an atlas moth in Bellevue, located west of Seattle, earlier this month. The Washington State Department of Agriculture said the moth, found on the side of a garage, was reported by a University of Washington professor in early July.
After confirming the species with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, experts now believe this is the first time the moth has been detected in the U.S.
The atlas moth is a native of Asia, primarily from India to the Philippines and south to Indonesia, according to the California Academy of Sciences. Its wingspan of 10 inches is second only to the white witch moth of Central and South America, which has a wingspan of 14 inches.
Its wings are also mesmerizing to some and serve as protection from birds looking for a snack. When open, the atlas moth’s wings may appear to instead be two cobra heads, deterring predators.
Despite its size, the atlas moth doesn’t live long. As London’s Natural History Museum explains, the moth’s proboscis – what butterflies and moths use to drink nectar – is very small and unusable. Because it has no way to eat, the moth typically lives only one to two weeks.
The moth gains much of its sustenance as a caterpillar. During this phase, they will eat leaves of cinnamon, citrus fruit, guava, and Jamaican cherry trees. Moth caterpillars produce silk, and the cocoons they leave behind are sometimes used as purses, according to the Museum.
The atlas moth is a federally quarantined pest in the U.S., according to Washington State officials. This means it is illegal to have or sell live atlas moths, regardless of their stage in life, without a permit from the USDA.
This is the only atlas moth reported in Washington so far, meaning there is no evidence a population has been established in the state. Without a known way to trap the moth, officials are now relying on reports from the public to determine if there are more in the state.
Officials haven’t explained how the moth may have found its way to the U.S.
Because it is a tropical species, Sven Spichiger, managing entomologist for the state’s Department of Agriculture, says its unclear whether the atlas moth could even survive the conditions of the Pacific Northwest.
“USDA is gathering available scientific and technical information about this moth and will provide response recommendations, but in the meantime, we hope residents will help us learn if this was a one-off escapee or whether there might indeed be a population in the area,” Spichiger said in a statement.
If you spot this mesmerizing moth, you are encouraged to take a photo of it, note where you spotted it, and notify your state or local agriculture department.
This rare sighting comes as officials on the other side of the country are warning residents to kill a stunning but invasive bug that could drastically impact certain trees and even grape and wine industries.
Measuring about one inch in size, the spotted lanternfly, with its spots and pair of bright red wings, was first detected in the U.S. in 2014. It has since spread to 11 states, primarily across the Northeast. The spotted lanternfly is a native of China and feasts off of fruit, ornamental, and woody trees, especially the tree of heaven, a fellow invasive species native to China, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
If allowed to spread, experts say the spotted lanternfly “could seriously impact the country’s grape, orchard, and logging industries.”
The Department of Agriculture considers most states at risk of being impacted by the spotted lanternfly. Using the department’s Pest Tracker, you can determine if your state could be a suitable home for the invasive bug, as well as 20 other “targeted Hungry Pests.” | https://phl17.com/nmw/one-of-the-worlds-largest-moths-has-been-spotted-in-the-us-for-the-first-time/ | 2022-08-18 20:18:31 | 1 | https://phl17.com/nmw/one-of-the-worlds-largest-moths-has-been-spotted-in-the-us-for-the-first-time/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD) today declared a regular cash dividend for the quarter ending June 30, 2023 on the following securities:
- A dividend of $0.87 per share of the company's common stock, payable on June 30, 2023, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2023; and
- A dividend of $1.0675 per share of the company's 8.54% Series Q Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on June 30, 2023, to Series Q stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2023.
Annual Meeting Results
The following proposals were approved at the company's 2023 annual stockholder meeting:
- Our stockholders elected Hamid R. Moghadam (chairman), Cristina G. Bita, James B. Connor, George L. Fotiades, Lydia H. Kennard, Irving F. Lyons III, Avid Modjtabai, David P. O'Connor, Olivier Piani, Jeffrey L. Skelton and Carl B. Webb as directors of the company.
- Advisory vote on the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Company's Executive Compensation for one year.
- Ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year 2023.
The advisory vote to approve the company's executive compensation program for 2022 did not receive the requisite number of favorable votes.
Prologis is committed to the highest standards of governance and values stockholders' perspectives shared through both direct engagement and votes on the company's proxy ballot items. Pay-for-performance is embodied in the company's compensation programs and compensation outcomes are closely tied to value delivered to its stockholders. The Board and Compensation Committee will continue to assess shareholder feedback as part of their ongoing evaluation of Prologis' executive compensation programs.
ABOUT PROLOGIS
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. At March 31, 2023, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet (113 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 6,600 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact our financial results. Words such as "expects" "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," and "estimates" including variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future—including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition and development activity, contribution and disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt, capital structure and financial position, our ability to earn revenues from co-investment ventures, form new co-investment ventures and the availability of capital in existing or new co-investment ventures—are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and, therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) international, national, regional and local economic and political climates and conditions; (ii) changes in global financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties; (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, including the integration of the operations of significant real estate portfolios; (v) maintenance of Real Estate Investment Trust status, tax structuring and changes in income tax laws and rates; (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings; (vii) risks related to our investments in our co-investment ventures, including our ability to establish new co-investment ventures; (viii) risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; (ix) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters; (x) risks related to global pandemics; and (xi) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by us under the heading "Risk Factors." We undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this document except as may be required by law.
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers, announced today that its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2022, will be released on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, after the market close. The Company will host its conference call for analysts, investors and other interested parties on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
To access the conference call, listeners should dial 1-877-605-1702.
A live audio webcast of this call will be available to the public on Tanger's Investor Relations website, investors.tangeroutlets.com.
A telephone replay of the call will be available from November 3, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time through 11:59 p.m. on November 17, 2022, by dialing 1-877-660-6853, replay access code #13732469. An online archive of the webcast will also be available through November 17, 2022.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns (or has an ownership interest in) and/or manages a portfolio of 37 centers with an additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.0 million square feet, leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the Company's website at www.tangeroutlets.com.
Investor Contact Information
Doug McDonald
SVP, Finance and Capital Markets
T: (336) 856-6066
TangerIR@tangeroutlets.com
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For one day only, Los Angeles-based mattress brand offers 10% off site-wide, including mattresses, bed frames, bedding, yoga, and kids products.
LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Brentwood Home sale is unprecedented. In honor of Earth Day, the maker of California-inspired sleep products is offering 10% off its entire site, including its top-rated eco-friendly mattresses, bed frames, bedding, yoga, and kids products.
For Earth Week only — April 18-24 — customers can save 10% on Brentwood Home's affordable, luxury mattresses — all made with certified organic latex or memory foam and plant-based BioFoam® — including the #1 best-selling Oceano Luxury Hybrid Mattress, as well as the Cypress Memory Foam Mattress, Crystal Cove Mattress, Hybrid Latex Mattress, and Juniper Kids Mattress, using code PLANET at BrentwoodHome.com.
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How to Watch the Bruins vs. Panthers Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5
Published: Apr. 25, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Florida Panthers take the road to play the Boston Bruins for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Wednesday, April 26, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, NESN, and BSFL. The Bruins have a 3-1 lead in the series.
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Bruins Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info
- When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, NESN, and BSFL
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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Bruins vs. Panthers Head-to-Head
Bruins Stats & Trends
- The Bruins have conceded 174 total goals (only 2.1 per game), the fewest in NHL play.
- The Bruins' 301 total goals (3.7 per game) make them the second-best scoring team in the league.
- In their last 10 games, the Bruins have gone 9-1-0 to earn 95.0% of the possible points.
- Over on the defensive end, the Bruins have given up 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They are scoring at a 3.8 goals-per-game average (38 total) over that span.
Bruins Key Players
Panthers Stats & Trends
- The Panthers' total of 272 goals conceded (3.3 per game) is 21st in the NHL.
- With 288 goals (3.5 per game), the Panthers have the NHL's sixth-best offense.
- In their past 10 games, the Panthers are 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
- Defensively, the Panthers have allowed 26 goals (2.6 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They have averaged 3.6 goals per game (36 total) over that stretch.
Panthers Key Players
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1873: Moses H. Sydenham of south Kearney offered the state six acres of land there as a site for the Capitol. He thought the best interests of Nebraska demanded that the Capitol be moved to the site, considered at that time to be the geographical center of the nation.
1883: The installation of private household telephones was considered to be a community news item and reported in newspapers of the day.
1893: N.S. Harwood returned from Washington and confirmed reports that Lincoln had been named a National Bank reserve city.
1903: The Lincoln City Council granted a franchise to the Western Union Independent Telephone Co., and the exchange was built within a year.
1913: The Cornhuskers defeated Kansas the second time in the season and won the Missouri Valley Conference basketball championship.
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1923: Omaha Tech won the state high school basketball championship by defeating Hastings 25-11.
1933: Gov. Charles Bryan allowed state banks to open for restricted business after the national emergency closing.
1943: Frank Dwight Throop, publisher of The Lincoln Star, died at his home.
1953: Former Lincolnite John M. Allison was named assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs by President Dwight Eisenhower.
1963: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents announced plans to build a 1,000-bed men's dormitory on the City Campus in Lincoln.
1973: State Veterinarian Norman Kruse estimated at least 40,000 head of cattle in Nebraska feedlots had died as victims of protracted cold, wet weather.
1983: A line of people more than a block long waited in chilling temperatures for distribution of free cheese, butter and grapefruit. Lincoln Action Program officials said nearly 30 percent of the 700 people who received food on the first day of distribution were unemployed.
1993: Thousands of gallons of water containing traces of radium spilled from a pipe at Nebraska's only commercial uranium mine near Crawford. It was the second such accident at the Ferret Exploration Co. uranium mine in two years.
2003: Rep. Doug Bereuter was named once again as vice chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Bereuter served as chairman of the subcommittee on intelligence policy and national security. | https://journalstar.com/print/ragged_right/this-week-in-nebraska-history/article_b07342ac-98e0-546e-ac64-59661c8c3226.html | 2023-02-05 22:33:09 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/print/ragged_right/this-week-in-nebraska-history/article_b07342ac-98e0-546e-ac64-59661c8c3226.html |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A second man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old outside a Sheetz gas station in northeast Columbus.
Tyyaun Sullivan, 19, was arrested on three outstanding warrants in east Columbus Thursday, according to the Columbus Division of Police. He faces three counts of felonious assault for his alleged role in the October shooting.
At about 3:50 a.m. on Oct. 30, three men were driving near the gas station on the 1400 block of North Cassady Avenue when gunfire from the parking lot struck the vehicle. Kevin Sobnosky, 21, was hit and died later that day.
On Nov. 10, 18-year-old Keimariyon Ross turned himself in after being charged with murder in connection to Sobnosky’s death.
CPD’s commander of the major crimes bureau Mark Denner stated in early November that Sobnosky, a Youngstown native, was visiting Columbus from out of town with the other men. Denner said Sobnosky was a valedictorian at Girard High School and a member of the dean’s list at Youngstown State University.
Police found 20 shell casings at the scene, where multiple people were reportedly firing guns. CPD listed up to 12 persons of interest during the investigation, which remains ongoing.
Sullivan’s arraignment is set for 9 a.m. Friday. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/crime/second-suspect-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-outside-ohio-sheetz/ | 2022-12-02 20:23:51 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/crime/second-suspect-arrested-in-fatal-shooting-outside-ohio-sheetz/ |
Pfizer expects to roughly quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine to between $110 to $130 per dose once the U.S. government’s purchasing program ends early next year, a company official said.
Angela Lukin said during an investor call Thursday the company is still in discussion with insurers but that they are confident the price will ensure equitable access and reimbursement. The federal government currently pays about $30 a dose and then distributes the vaccine to the public for free.
Pfizer in June signed a $3.2 billion deal with the Biden administration for 105 million doses.
“We are confident that the U.S. price point of the COVID-19 vaccine reflects its overall cost effectiveness and ensures the price will not be a barrier for access for patients,” Lukin said.
Lukin said Pfizer is working on manufacturing a single-dose shot, and the increased cost reflects that, as well as the cost of distribution.
She said the manufacturer was working in unknown territory during the pandemic’s emergency phase, but “we will now be moving into our sweet spot of the traditional commercial marketplace.”
Once the public health emergency ends and the federal supply of vaccines runs out, Lukin said she still anticipates that every American with private insurance or government insurance who is eligible for vaccination will not have any out-of-pocket costs.
Still, it’s not clear how the millions of uninsured people in the country will have access to the vaccine. Once the federal supply runs out, private insurers will be required to pay for the doses themselves, which could increase premiums.
Pfizer’s contract with the U.S. government runs through the end of the year. Federal health officials have said they anticipate shifting COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments to the commercial marketplace sometime next year.
Lukin said she does not expect purchasing of the vaccines to transfer to the private sector until the first quarter of 2023 “at the earliest.”
Pfizer said it expects the COVID-19 vaccine market to be about the size of the flu shot market on an annual basis for adults. | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/pfizer-looks-to-charge-at-least-110-a-dose-for-covid-19-vaccine-next-year/ | 2022-10-21 15:24:08 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/pfizer-looks-to-charge-at-least-110-a-dose-for-covid-19-vaccine-next-year/ |
Price is top reason why consumers want to drop auto insurance providers
The majority of Americans who were considering dropping their auto insurance providers cited price as the main motivator, according to a survey by data company AnalyticsIQ.
Fifty percent of respondents who were thinking about dropping their auto insurers reported that their policies were too expensive and 37% said they would switch carriers if they found a better deal.
Almost all respondents said they had each of the major policy coverage types including liability, collision, medical payments, personal injury and comprehensive, as well as uninsured and underinsured, the survey said.
Among respondents who did not have these particular coverage types, 37% said they opted out of coverage because it was too expensive.
The average American spent $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, according to Insurify's 2022 auto insurance trends report. That rate is up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020.
If you’re interested in saving money on your car insurance, consider switching to a new auto insurance provider to get a lower monthly rate. You can visit Credible to compare options and find your personalized premium, without affecting your credit score.
Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money
Perception of auto insurance affordability impacts satisfaction ratings
Motorists who found their auto insurance policies "very affordable" reported significantly higher satisfaction ratings than those who said it was "way too expensive," AnalyticsIQ reported.
"Moreover, level of satisfaction predicted one’s projected likelihood of switching insurance carriers," AnalyticsIQ said in its survey report. "As satisfaction scores decreased the likelihood of saying ‘yes’ or ‘maybe’ to switching carriers increased."
Across the board, many customers have had some issues with their auto insurance policies in 2022. Customer satisfaction with auto insurance prices dropped "a significant five points from 2021'' to 769 out of 1,000, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Auto Insurance Study. Customer satisfaction with auto insurance providers fell to 834 in 2022 from 835 in 2021.
If you are considering switching auto insurance carriers, you can visit Credible to compare multiple options and find your personalized rate in minutes.
Inflation driving many Americans to curb insurance policies to save money, survey says
Interest in embedded insurance is growing
Embedded insurance, a form of bundling insurance into the purchase of a product such as a vehicle, is gaining interest despite its low adoption rate, AnalyticsIQ research showed.
Less than 1% of survey respondents said they had embedded insurance, but more than 87% said they would be interested in learning more about this type of coverage. The top reasons why people expressed interest in embedded insurance were lower overall costs and customized coverage. Other reasons included ease and convenience of transferring from one’s current policy to an embedded policy.
"Customers want peace of mind above all else," AnalyticsIQ said in its survey report. "That peace of mind comes from having confidence in knowing they are getting personalized coverage (with both breadth and depth) at a price point that works for their budget, as well as a convenient and accessible resource when the need strikes."
If you are struggling with rising prices and want to save money on your auto insurance, you could consider switching to a new provider to lower your monthly premium. Visit Credible to compare multiple car insurance providers at once, without affecting your credit score.
Car insurance premiums going up? Blame inflation
Have a finance-related question, but don't know who to ask? Email The Credible Money Expert at moneyexpert@credible.com and your question might be answered by Credible in our Money Expert column. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/money/price-top-reason-consumers-drop-auto-insurance-providers | 2023-01-31 15:26:59 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/money/price-top-reason-consumers-drop-auto-insurance-providers |
Man charged in connection with online threat to synagogues
Published: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A man accused of posting a broad online threat last week that spurred heightened security at Jewish synagogues and schools in New Jersey is now facing a criminal charge.
Federal prosecutors announced Thursday that 18-year-old Omar Alkattoul, of Sayreville, is charged with transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce.
He’s scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Newark on Thursday afternoon, where he will be represented by a federal public defender.
That office generally does not comment on cases. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kwch.com/2022/11/10/man-charged-connection-with-online-threat-synagogues/ | 2022-11-10 22:34:00 | 1 | https://www.kwch.com/2022/11/10/man-charged-connection-with-online-threat-synagogues/ |
CA Eureka CA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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National Weather Service Eureka CA
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
This is an average forecast over a large and geographically diverse
area. For a specific forecast for your location...please refer to
the point and click forecast on our webpage at:
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are for today, tonight, and Friday.
CAZ101-250200-
Coastal Del Norte-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Southeast wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Southeast wind around
5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Slight chance of rain.
Lows 36 to 46. North wind around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 53 to 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy frost. Chance of rain. Highs
49 to 59.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows 34 to 44.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs 45 to 55.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain.
Lows 28 to 38. Highs 45 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain.
Lows 31 to 41. Highs 45 to 55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Crescent City 59 44 56 / 0 0 0
Klamath 66 44 62 / 0 0 0
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CAZ102-250200-
Del Norte Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 56 to 67.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 41 to 51.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 51 to 63.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 36 to
46.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 47 to 62.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Highs 43 to 57.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow. Lows 32 to 42.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 37 to 52.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
and snow. Lows 25 to 35. Highs 38 to 53.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and
snow. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 38 to 53.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gasquet 66 44 63 / 0 0 0
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CAZ103-250200-
Northern Humboldt Coast-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. East wind around 5 mph shifting
to the west in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49. Southeast wind around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 55 to 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph shifting to
the west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 37 to 47. North
wind around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs 52 to 62. North wind
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44. Highs
49 to 62.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows
35 to 45. Highs 46 to 59.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Slight
chance of rain. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 45 to 56.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 31 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 46 to 56.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
McKinleyville 59 42 57 / 0 0 0
Arcata 62 44 61 / 0 0 0
Eureka 60 44 59 / 0 0 0
Fortuna 64 45 61 / 0 0 0
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CAZ104-250200-
Southwestern Humboldt-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Southeast wind up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 56 to
66. South wind up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. North wind around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 52 to 65. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. Highs
50 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows
36 to 46. Highs 45 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 31 to 41.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 46 to 57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 32 to
42.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs 47 to 57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Honeydew 63 43 61 / 0 0 0
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CAZ105-250200-
Northern Humboldt Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 59 to 74.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 40 to 50.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs 54 to 69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 52 to 67.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Highs 47 to 62.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely. Lows 31 to
41.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 41 to 56.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Slight chance of
rain. Lows 26 to 36.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Slight chance of rain and
snow. Highs 44 to 59.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Lows 30 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 42 to
57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Orleans 68 45 66 / 0 0 0
Hoopa 65 43 63 / 0 0 0
Willow Creek 71 42 66 / 0 0 0
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CAZ106-250200-
Southern Humboldt Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 72.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 40 to 50.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 54 to
69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 52 to 67.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 46 to 61.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows 32 to 42.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 39 to 54.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 26 to 36.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 42 to 57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow.
Lows 29 to 39.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 41 to
56.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Garberville 68 40 65 / 0 0 0
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CAZ107-250200-
Northern Trinity-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 73.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 55 to
70.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 54 to 69.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Highs
54 to 69.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and
snow. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 49 to 64.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 19 to 29.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 42 to 57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Lows 23 to
33.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 42 to
57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Trinity Center 66 43 65 / 0 0 0
Weaverville 63 37 61 / 0 0 0
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CAZ108-250200-
Southern Trinity-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 57 to 72.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 36 to 46.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy
frost in the morning. Highs 52 to 67.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 53 to 68.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40. Highs
53 to 68.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Lows 29 to 39.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 37 to 52.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy frost. Lows 21 to 31.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 40 to 55.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Lows 25 to
35.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 40 to
55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hayfork 65 35 63 / 0 0 0
Ruth 66 35 62 / 0 0 0
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CAZ109-250200-
Mendocino Coast-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 68. South wind around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. East wind around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 57 to
67. Southeast wind around 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the
afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. North wind around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 55 to 65. North wind around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog. Lows 34 to 44.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 52 to 62.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain. Lows
35 to 45. Highs 48 to 62.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
28 to 38. Highs 48 to 59.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 49 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Fort Bragg 61 43 61 / 0 0 0
Point Arena 60 47 59 / 0 0 0
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CAZ110-250200-
Northwestern Mendocino Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy frost in the morning. Highs 62 to 72. At
higher elevation, east wind up to 20 mph in the morning.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy frost overnight. Lows 37 to 47.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy
frost in the morning. Highs 58 to 69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 57 to 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 31 to 41.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 53 to 66.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain.
Lows 30 to 40. Highs 51 to 66.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
23 to 33. Highs 44 to 59.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs 46 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Leggett 67 40 63 / 0 0 0
Laytonville 65 39 63 / 0 0 0
Willits 66 39 63 / 0 0 0
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CAZ111-250200-
Northeastern Mendocino Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Patchy frost in the morning. Highs 62 to 77.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy frost overnight. Lows 37 to 47.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Patchy
frost in the morning. Highs 58 to 73.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 58 to 73.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 32 to 42.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 53 to 68.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Lows 30 to
40.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Highs 41 to 56.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
22 to 32. Highs 46 to 61.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Highs 45 to 60.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Covelo 67 35 65 / 0 0 0
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CAZ112-250200-
Southwestern Mendocino Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 41 to 51.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 60 to
70.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 59 to 69.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy valley fog. Lows 36 to 46.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain.
Lows 36 to 46. Highs 50 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
29 to 39. Highs 48 to 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 31 to 41.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 50 to 60.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Boonville 71 43 68 / 0 0 0
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CAZ113-250200-
Southeastern Mendocino Interior-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 72.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 40 to 50.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 59 to
69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 58 to 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 46.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy frost. Highs 54 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain.
Lows 35 to 45. Highs 50 to 65.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
28 to 38. Highs 45 to 59.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 39.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 48 to
59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Ukiah 72 41 69 / 0 0 0
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CAZ114-250200-
Northern Lake-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 59 to 74. Northeast wind around 20 mph in
the morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 53 to
68.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 54 to 69.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34 to 44. Highs
54 to 69.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Highs 39 to 54.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows 24 to 34.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 42 to 57. Lows
25 to 35.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow. Highs
41 to 56.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Pillsbury 72 34 66 / 0 0 0
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CAZ115-250200-
Southern Lake-
255 AM PST Thu Nov 24 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Northeast wind around 20 mph in
the morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 38 to 48.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 59 to
69.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 46. Highs
56 to 70.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 47 to 59.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy frost. Lows
29 to 39. Highs 47 to 59.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 29 to 39.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Highs 48 to
58.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lakeport 66 39 64 / 0 0 0
Middletown 69 38 68 / 0 0 0
Clearlake 66 40 65 / 0 0 0
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The imprint recently received its 61st award, just four years after its launch.
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading children's trade publisher Reycraft Books is pleased to announce awards recently presented to a number of its titles, bringing the total to 61 just four years after the imprint's launch. From fiction to nonfiction to poetry to humor, these titles exemplify the primary mission with which Reycraft Books was founded: To publish books of interest to all children, including those from traditionally underrepresented communities, created by authors and illustrators from around the globe with unique stories to tell.
Since Fall 2022 alone, Reycraft Books has won 25 awards, with several titles receiving as many as four honors. The awards and the winning Reycraft Books titles are as follows:
Junior Library Guild Gold Award
- The Sculptors of Light: poems about Cuban women artists, by Margarita Engle (author) and Cecilia Puglesi (illustrator)
- Las escultoras de la Luz: poemas sobre artistas cubanas, by Margarita Engle (author) and Cecilia Puglesi (illustrator)
- The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics, by Steve Metzger (author) and Brian Schatell (illustrator)
- Ferdinand Cheval: The Postman Who Delivered a Palace, by Anne Renaud (author) and Ana Salopek (illustrator)
- Moon Tree: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree, by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser (author) and Simona Mulazzani (illustrator)
- Voices of the People, by Joseph Bruchac (author) and Various (illustrators)
School Library Journal
2022 Fabulous Photography Books:
- Mercado: The Heart of the Barrio, by Judy Goldman (author) and Ilán Rabchinskey (photographer)
2022 Best Poetry Books:
- Voices of the People, by Joseph Bruchac (author) and Various (illustrators)
2022 Science and Nature Books for Kids:
- Footprints Across the Planet, by Jennifer Swanson
- Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs, by Annette Whipple
2022 Folk, Fairy and Religious Tales:
- The Legend of the Spirit Serpent, by Adaiah Sanford (author) and Ken Daley (illustrator)
Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year, 2023
(Plus "Outstanding Merit")
- Voices of the People, by Joseph Bruchac (author) and Various (illustrators)
- My Hands Tell a Story, by Kelly Starling Lyons (author) and by Tonya Engel (illustrator)
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
2023 Notable Verse Novel:
- Blood Brothers, by Rob Sanders
2023 Charlotte Huck Award Recommendation, Outstanding Fiction for Children:
- My Hands Tell a Story, by Kelly Starling Lyons (author) and by Tonya Engel (illustrator)
Kirkus
Best Middle-Grade Nonfiction of 2022:
- Voices of the People, by Joseph Bruchac (author) and Various (illustrators)
New York Public Library
Best Books for Kids 2022:
- My Hands Tell a Story, by Kelly Starling Lyons (author) and by Tonya Engel (illustrator)
Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature
Best Books of 2022:
- My Hands Tell a Story, by Kelly Starling Lyons (author) and by Tonya Engel (illustrator)
- The Legend of the Spirit Serpent, by Adaiah Sanford (author) and Ken Daley (illustrator)
EUREKA! Silver Award 2022, California Reading Association
Nonfiction Children Book Award:
- Footprints Across the Planet, by Jennifer Swanson
Nautilus Gold Award
Children's Picture Book, Non-Fiction:
- Footprints Across the Planet, by Jennifer Swanson
Florida Book Awards
2022 Young Children's Literature:
- Footprints Across the Planet, by Jennifer Swanson
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
2023 Crystal Kite Award
- Moon Tree: The Story of One Extraordinary Tree, by Carolyn Bennett Fraiser (author) and Simona Mulazzani (illustrator)
Evanston Public Library
101 Great Books for Kids 2022: Young Children's Literature:
- The Legend of the Spirit Serpent, by Adaiah Sanford (author) and Ken Daley (illustrator)
The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens
Spring 2023 issue:
- Ferdinand Cheval: The Postman Who Delivered a Palace, by Anne Renaud (author) and Ana Salopek (illustrator)
"We started this imprint with the goal of publishing stories that have not yet been told, as well as stories that have been told but have not been truly heard," Reycraft Books Associate Publisher Wiley Blevins said. "We're thrilled to see these stories being embraced so enthusiastically by readers, and grateful for the wonderful honors that have been bestowed upon them."
The award-winning titles are available for purchase or pre-order at ReycraftBooks.com, Amazon.com, and other retailers.
ABOUT REYCRAFT BOOKS
Reycraft Books partners with award-winning and up-and-coming authors and illustrators, primarily from underrepresented communities, to provide high-quality books that delight, inform, and honor the voice and vision of all children. Founded in 2019, the imprint publishes authentic stories—engaging picture books, transitional chapter books, middle grade books, graphic novels, and more—that build knowledge, perspective, and connection, meeting the diverse needs of children, families, and educators.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
Owen County Judge Kelsey Hanlon issued a preliminary injunction against the ban that took effect one week ago. The injunction was sought by abortion clinic operators who argued in a lawsuit that the state constitution protects access to the medical procedure.
The ban was approved by the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature on Aug. 5 and signed by GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb. That made Indiana the first state to enact tighter abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated federal abortion protections by overturning Roe v. Wade in June.
The judge wrote “there is reasonable likelihood that this significant restriction of personal autonomy offends the liberty guarantees of the Indiana Constitution” and that the clinics will prevail in the lawsuit. The order prevents the state from enforcing the ban pending a trial on the merits of the lawsuit.
Republican state Attorney General Todd Rokita said in a statement: “We plan to appeal and continue to make the case for life in Indiana.”
Indiana’s ban followed the political firestorm over a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled to the state from neighboring Ohio to end her pregnancy. The case gained wide attention when an Indianapolis doctor said the child came to Indiana because of Ohio’s “fetal heartbeat” ban.
An Ohio judge has temporarily blocked that state law, indicating he will allow abortions to continue up to 20 weeks’ gestation until after a court hearing scheduled for Oct. 7.
With Indiana now on hold, bans on abortion at any point in pregnancy are in place in 12 Republican-led states. In another state, Wisconsin, clinics have stopped providing abortions amid litigation over whether an 1849 ban is in effect. Georgia bans abortions once fetal cardiac activity can be detected and Florida and Utah have bans that kick in after 15 and 18 weeks gestation, respectively.
The Indiana ban, which includes limited exceptions, replaced state laws that generally prohibited abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy and tightly restricted them after the 13th week.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, which is representing the abortion clinics, filed the lawsuit Aug. 31 and argued the ban would “prohibit the overwhelming majority of abortions in Indiana and, as such, will have a devastating and irreparable impact on the plaintiffs and, more importantly, their patients and clients.”
Ken Falk, the ACLU of Indiana’s legal director, pointed to the state constitution’s declaration of rights including “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” in arguing before the judge on Monday that it included a right to privacy and to make decisions on whether to have children.
The state attorney general’s office said the court should uphold the ban, calling arguments against it based on a “novel, unwritten, historically unsupported right to abortion” in the state constitution.
“The constitutional text nowhere mentions abortion, and Indiana has prohibited or heavily regulated abortion by statute since 1835 — before, during, and after the time when the 1851 Indiana Constitution was drafted, debated, and ratified,” the office said in a court filing.
The question of whether the Indiana Constitution protects abortion rights is undecided.
A state appeals court decision in 2004 said privacy was a core value under the state constitution that extended to all residents, including women seeking an abortion. But the Indiana Supreme Court later set aside that ruling without addressing whether the state constitution included such a right.
Hanlon, a Republican who was first elected in 2014 as a judge in the rural southern Indiana county, wrote that Indiana’s constitution “is more explicit in its affirmation of individual rights and its limitation of legislative power to intrude into personal affairs” than the U.S. Constitution.
“There is a reasonable likelihood that decisions about family planning, including decisions about whether to carry pregnancy to term,” are protected by the state constitution, Hanlon wrote.
Planned Parenthood and other abortion clinic operators involved in the lawsuit said in a statement that they were “grateful that the court granted much needed relief for patients, clients, and providers but this fight is far from over.”
“Indiana lawmakers have made it abundantly clear that this harm, this cruelty, is exactly the reality they had in mind when they passed (the abortion ban,)” the statement said.
The Indiana abortion ban includes exceptions allowing abortions in cases of rape and incest, before 10 weeks post-fertilization; to protect the life and physical health of the mother; and if a fetus is diagnosed with a lethal anomaly.
The new law also prohibited abortion clinics from providing any abortion care, leaving such services solely to hospitals or outpatient surgical centers owned by hospitals. | https://www.wfla.com/community/health/ap-health/ap-judge-blocks-indiana-abortion-ban-week-after-it-took-effect/ | 2022-09-22 20:49:11 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/community/health/ap-health/ap-judge-blocks-indiana-abortion-ban-week-after-it-took-effect/ |
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Rick Coppinger, Republican
Q: What qualities, training, experiences, and skills would you bring to this office?
A: No response.
Q: What, if anything, would you support to improve reasonable access to health care in Wyoming?
A: No response.
Q: What, if any, specific measures would you propose to generate future state revenue?
A: No response.
Q: Current school funding is adequate.
A: No response.
Q: Please explain your answer on school funding.
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Jordan Evans, Democrat
Q: What qualities, training, experiences, and skills would you bring to this office?
A: I believe the only necessary experience to be a quality representative is the experience of meeting, conversing with and listening to your neighbors. Anybody, with some hard work and patience, can learn the technical ins and outs of legislating. However, it is only a representative's own values, lived experience and conversations with those they represent that can ultimately guide how they will vote in the legislature. I intend to have as many conversations with the citizens of House District 7 as possible, both during the election and while in office. I also proudly bring the experience of a lifetime lived in Wyoming. I am 33 years old and do not plan to live anyplace else. I know what it means to both grow up and raise a family in Wyoming.
Q: What, if anything, would you support to improve reasonable access to health care in Wyoming?
A: Access to health care in Wyoming is limited in many ways. Often citizens cannot afford the healthcare they need, and many clinics and hospitals have degraded capabilities -- especially in rural areas. Increasing support for local governments and public sector hospitals and clinics will help preserve the local level access that remains for many citizens. To further ensure ease of access, removing barriers to telehealth is also crucial. Expanding Medicaid will also provide affordable insurance to thousands of Wyomingites to not only improve our citizens’ health, but also to ease the burden on providers of treating the uninsured.
Q: What, if any, specific measures would you propose to generate future state revenue?
A: Wyoming could further promote its own wonders and elevate its communities to capture revenue from tourism. Increasing access and amenities on public lands is a great place to start. Providing for habitat and wildlife preservation not only ensures a strong future for hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing, but also helps preserve Wyoming’s characteristic wide-open spaces. To support our small communities, we need to establish infrastructure that meets both community and tourist needs. To further bolster our communities, I want to empower counties and local municipalities with the ability to request any amount of specific use taxes by vote of their citizens. Residents and local leaders know their community needs best.
Q: Current school funding is adequate.
A: Neither agree nor disagree.
Q: Please explain your answer on school funding.
A: Building a Wyoming where young people wish to stay and grow their lives begins with providing a high quality education and the necessary tools for future success. Although the fact that we spend more dollars per student than most other states faces criticism from some, I think such criticism oversimplifies what this funding is providing our students and communities. Schools are not only places for education, but also the heart of many of our communities. A quality school, with well-paid staff, has benefits above and beyond an educated populace. The cost of education is indeed high, but it is a worthwhile investment given a school’s value to our children’s and our communities’ futures, which cannot be fairly quantified with dollars alone.
Bob Nicholas, Republican
Q: What qualities, training, experiences, and skills would you bring to this office?
A: No response.
Q: What, if anything, would you support to improve reasonable access to health care in Wyoming?
A: No response.
Q: What, if any, specific measures would you propose to generate future state revenue?
A: No response.
Q: Current school funding is adequate.
A: No response.
Q: Please explain your answer on school funding.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Construction can proceed related to a major oil project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope after a federal judge on Monday rejected requests to halt work until challenges to the Biden administration's recent approval are resolved.
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The decision means ConocoPhillips Alaska can forge ahead with cold-weather construction work, including mining gravel and using it to extend a road toward the Willow project.
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason in Anchorage refused requests by environmental groups and an Alaska Native organization to delay construction related to Willow. In separate lawsuits, the groups ultimately want Gleason to overturn the project’s approval, saying the U.S. Bureau of Land Management failed to consider an adequate range of alternatives.
A ConocoPhillips Alaska executive, Stephen Bross, in court documents warned that an order blocking construction could make it “impossible” for the project to begin production by Sept. 1, 2029, and that the company risks having its leases expire if the unit hasn’t produced oil by then.
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One of the suits, filed by Earthjustice on behalf of numerous environmental groups, says the government analyzed an inadequate range of alternatives “based on the mistaken conclusion that it must allow ConocoPhillips to fully develop its leases.” It also says the environmental review underlying Willow’s approval didn’t assess the full climate consequences of authorizing the project because it didn’t analyze greenhouse gas emissions from other projects in the region that could follow.
To prevent the worst of climate change’s future harms — including even more extreme weather — the head of the United Nations recently called for an end to new fossil fuel exploration and for rich countries to quit coal, oil and gas by 2040.
The Willow project is in the northeast portion of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, where there has been debate over how much of the region should be available to oil and gas development.
The Biden administration in 2022 limited oil and gas leasing to just over half the reserve, which is home to polar bears, caribou, millions of migratory birds and other wildlife. There are multiple exploration and development projects within 50 miles (80 kilometers) of the Willow project, including other discoveries being pursued by ConocoPhillips Alaska, the largest oil producer in the state.
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The other lawsuit over the Willow project, filed by Trustees for Alaska on behalf of Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic and environmental groups, said federal agencies failed to take a “hard look at the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts” of Willow and that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to address impacts to polar bears, a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
Justice Department lawyers said the decision approving Willow was “based in science and consistent with all legal requirements.” They also said the environmental review thoroughly analyzed emissions related to the use of oil produced by the project and that the analysis sought by Earthjustice is overreaching.
State political leaders, including Alaska’s bipartisan congressional delegation, and labor unions have touted Willow as a job creator, expected to send up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day through the trans-Alaska pipeline. That’s significant, because major existing fields are aging and the flow of oil through the pipeline is a fraction of what it was at its peak in the late 1980s.
Many Alaska Native leaders on the North Slope and groups with ties to the region have argued that the project is economically vital for communities in the region. But some Alaska Native leaders in the community closest to the project, Nuiqsut, have expressed concerns about impacts to their subsistence lifestyles, and worried that their voices haven’t been heard.
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Using the oil that Willow would produce over the 30-year life of the project would emit roughly as much greenhouse gas as the combined emissions from 1.7 million passenger cars over the same time period. Climate activists say the project flies in the face of President Joe Biden’s pledges to cut carbon emissions and move to clean energy.
But the Biden administration has defended the decision on Willow and the president’s climate record. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who opposed Willow when she was a New Mexico congresswoman, called the project a “difficult and complex issue” involving leases issued by prior administrations. She said there was “limited decision space” and that the administration “focused on how to reduce the project’s footprint and minimize its impacts to people and to wildlife.”
Global demand for crude is expected to continue rising, according to industry analysts and the U.S. Energy Information Administration. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/politics/article/judge-alaska-oil-project-can-proceed-as-lawsuits-17876658.php | 2023-04-03 22:43:33 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/politics/article/judge-alaska-oil-project-can-proceed-as-lawsuits-17876658.php |
Los Angeles Times Reveals Lineup for 28th Annual Festival of Books, April 22 and 23
The weekend festival will take place at USC and feature a variety of authors and experts, including Stacey Abrams, Michael Connelly, Laura Dave, Laura Dern, Omar Epps, Jennifer Garner, Roxane Gay, Jemele Hill, Lois Lowry, Idina Menzel, Katie Porter, Meghan Trainor and more
The Los Angeles Times today announced the lineup for the Festival of Books, to be held April 22-23 at the University of Southern California. Heralded as the nation’s largest literary festival, the event will bring more than 500 writers, experts and storytellers, and hundreds of exhibitors to the 226-acre campus.
Participants scheduled to appear include Stacey Abrams, Kwame Alexander, Robin Arzón, Joan Baez, Leigh Bardugo, Father Greg Boyle, T.C. Boyle, Michael Connelly, Kate del Castillo, Kate DiCamillo, Dave Eggers, Omar Epps, Roxane Gay, Lauren Graham, Max Greenfield, Judy Greer, Jasmine Guillory, Kristin Hannah, Jemele Hill, Susanna Hoffs, Akilah Hughes, Pico Iyer, Saeed Jones, Sarah Kendzior, LadyGang, Rachel Lindsay, Lois Lowry, Steve Madden, Rebecca Makkai, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz, Ottessa Moshfegh, Walter Mosley, Leila Mottley, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Leslie Odom Jr., Danny Pellegrino, Katie Porter, Margo Price, Douglas Rushkoff, V.E. Schwab, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, Jane Smiley, Nic Stone, Traci Thomas, Angie Thomas, Anna Todd, Meghan Trainor, Mauricio Umansky, V (formerly Eve Ensler) and Javier Zamora with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating our 28th year of Festival of Books, The Times’ signature civic event,” said Anna Magzanyan, Times head of strategy and revenue and chief of staff to the executive chairman. “We look forward to a weekend of entertainment and thought-provoking conversations with the people shaping our culture.”
The weekend will feature a special installment of the Ideas Exchange speaker series. On Saturday, April 22, actors Laura Dern and Diane Ladd will appear in conversation with Times Columnist Mary McNamara to discuss their book “Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding).”
Festival highlights also include:
- A screening of episode one of Apple TV+’s limited series “The Last Thing He Told Me,” based on the book of the same name, plus a discussion with author and executive producer Laura Dave and star and executive producer Jennifer Garner.
- L.A. Times Book Club featuring a conversation with Gabrielle Zevin, author of “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.”
- Seven outdoor stages and activity areas: L.A. Times Main Stage, L.A. Times en Español Stage, Children’s Stage, Poetry Stage, USC Stage, USC Friends and Neighbors Stage and YA Stage
- Celebrity authors, family-friendly entertainment, Spanish-language programming, interactive games and exhibits.
- Expert panels on a variety of topics ranging from pop culture to politics.
- More than 250 exhibitors with merchandise for sale, activities and giveaways.
- Live music, food trucks and more.
To kick off the literary weekend, on the evening of Friday, April 21, The Times will host the 43rd annual Book Prizes at USC’s Bovard Auditorium. The event will honor James Ellroy with the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Foundation with the Innovator’s Award and recognize outstanding literary achievements in 12 categories. The complete list of finalists and further information, including ticket packages, is available at latimes.com/BookPrizes.
The 28th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is presented in association with USC. Admission to the festival is free. Friend of the Festival packages (advance ticket packages), which include reservations for indoor conversations, weekend parking and festival merchandise, among other exclusives, are available for purchase now. Individual conversation tickets will be available April 16. Schedule, location, ticket and transportation information can be found on the festival website with updates and highlights available on the Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram feeds (#bookfest). | https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2023-03-15/los-angeles-times-reveals-lineup-for-28th-annual-festival-of-books-april-22-and-23 | 2023-03-15 18:33:54 | 0 | https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2023-03-15/los-angeles-times-reveals-lineup-for-28th-annual-festival-of-books-april-22-and-23 |
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russia offered weapons for sale on Monday at a biennial arms fair in the United Arab Emirates, ranging from Kalashnikov assault rifles to missile systems — despite facing sanctions from the West over its war on Ukraine.
The event, known as the International Defense Exhibition and Conference and held in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, underscores how the Gulf Arab federation has sought to embrace Moscow while balancing its ties to the West.
As Russia’s war on Ukraine approaches its first anniversary on Friday, Russian money continues to flood into Dubai’s red-hot real estate market.
Daily flights between the Emirates and Moscow continue as the war grinds on, providing a rare lifeline for both those fleeing conscription and the Russian elite. The U.S. Treasury has already expressed concerns about the amount of Russian cash flowing into the Arabian Peninsula country.
The arms fair typically sees the Emiratis host individuals that could be seen as problematic in the West. Former Sudanese strongman Omar al-Bashir came to the 2017 edition. Chechen regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov, himself now deeply involved in the Ukraine war, came in both 2019 and 2021.
This year’s event drew Libya’s Khalifa Hifter, the commander of the self-styled Libyan National Army who faces a U.S. lawsuit accusing him of orchestrating indiscriminate attacks on civilians and torturing and killing political opponents.
But while not directly acknowledged at this year’s show, the tendrils of Russia’s war on Ukraine could be seen everywhere at the fair Monday.
To reach Russia’s exhibition tent, those attending the fair had to leave Abu Dhabi’s cavernous National Exhibition Center and cross along a skybridge to an outdoor area.
Russian officials delayed Associated Press journalists from going inside their tent as an event was going on, initially without explanation. About an hour later, AP journalists saw Denis Manturov, Russia’s minister of trade and industry, come out of the tent.
Manturov is sanctioned by both the United States and the United Kingdom, with London describing him as being “responsible for overseeing the Russian weapons industry and responsible for equipping mobilized troops” in the war on Ukraine.
Inside, a video screen proclaimed the power of Russian surface-to-air missile systems, like those now being used to strike cities in Ukraine. Salesmen showed off Kalashnikov assault rifles to Emirati troops. Other model missiles sat on display.
Just outside of the tent, Russian Helicopters displayed several of its civilian aircraft, flanked by attractive young women in silver flight caps.
UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was not seen at the opening, which was attended by his brother, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. However, one Russian magazine at the arms fair printed an English edition that carried photos of Sheikh Mohammed smiling and shaking Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hand during an earlier visit to Moscow.
In contrast, a giant armed drone by Baykar was parked next to the Russian tent. The Turkish drone company’s Bayraktar drones have played such a key role in Kyiv campaign against Russia there’s even a song in Ukrainian about the aircraft.
A short walk away, U.S. Army troops showed off a model of a Javelin anti-tank missile, allowing the curious to fire it in a computer simulation.
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Evan Williams of the 2-116th Cavalry Regiment said he and his soldiers had talked to Russian visitors at the fair and others curious about the weapon, which Ukraine has used to deadly effect against Russian armored vehicles.
“You’ve seen people walk by and kind of do a double-take about it,” said Williams of Boise, Idaho. “They come talk to us, ask us questions about it.”
The U.S. Army also had a Patriot missile battery on display at the fair. American forces used the battery in combat for the first time in decades in 2022 to help defend Abu Dhabi against an attack by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Meanwhile, Israel as well had its first full contingent of weapons companies on display, for the first time since the UAE diplomatically recognized the country in 2020. Both Israel and the UAE’s leadership have a deep suspicion about Iran’s intentions, though the UAE has tried to deescalate with Tehran, which now enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.
Israeli-Emirati ties have warmed even as Israel continues to build settlements on land the Palestinians want for their future state and as more Israeli-Palestinian violence spikes.
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The airwaves are consumed with talk of former president Donald Trump’s possible arrest. Seventy years ago, another ex-chief executive had an encounter with a cop. Though the two situations were far from similar, it’s worth revisiting.
You’ve just wrapped up the world’s most demanding job. You used the atomic bomb for the first time, helped create the United Nations, and stood up to communist aggression in Korea. What do you do next?
You hit the road, of course.
Except for being a politician, Harry Truman was one of us. A down-to-earth middle-class guy who struggled to pay his bills, cherished his wife and daughter, and enjoyed a snort of Kentucky bourbon and a friendly game of poker.
And like many of us, Harry loved cars. He especially had a thing for Chrysler products.
When folks at the Chrysler Corp. heard about Harry’s remarkable customer loyalty, they gave him a new 1953 Chrysler New Yorker in appreciation. (Believing a former president shouldn’t be beholden to a corporate giant, Harry insisted on paying $1 so it wouldn’t be a gift.)
That big, shiny sedan had Harry itching to hit the road, and he knew just how to persuade wife Bess to go with him. They could drive it to visit their daughter Margaret in New York City. What mom could say no to that?
Harry was up at his usual 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 1953, at their Independence, Mo., home. Not long after sunrise, he loaded 11 suitcases into the trunk, scooped Bess into the passenger seat, and headed east. There were no Secret Service agents tagging along (they wouldn’t be assigned to ex-presidents until after JFK’s assassination a decade later). Just a former president, a former first lady, a full tank of gas, and highway maps in the glove compartment.
They were like any married couple on the road. Harry had a lead foot, Bess scolded him to slow down, and he silently fumed. (It must have been hard for a guy who had negotiated with Churchill and Stalin to have the Missus constantly harping to drive slower.)
The first stop was a diner in Hannibal, Mo., where they had fruit plates and iced tea. Congress wouldn’t grant former presidents a pension for several years, so Harry had to count pennies. They were no-frills travelers anyway. In Indianapolis, they spent the night with friends. Imagine young Claire McKinney’s surprise when trying to tiptoe inside without getting caught after staying out late she found Harry playing the family piano in the living room.
Harry and Bess went whole hog at Princess Restaurant in Frostburg, Md. —two chicken dinners for $1.40, plus tip. When word got out that the Trumans were eating there (a plaque now marks their booth), the place quickly filled up. Harry later said, “I had been there before, but in those days they didn’t make such a fuss over me. I was just a senator then.”
Stopping at a gas station for a fill-up and a soft drink, the owner asked him to give his mechanic a hard time for being a Republican. Harry replied, “It’s too hot to give anybody hell.”
His return to Washington, where Harry was finally a private citizen again after 18 years as senator, vice president and president, was a triumph.
It was nothing compared to the Big Apple. Harry and Bess painted the town red. A suite at the Waldorf Towers, two Broadway shows, and even dinner at trendy nightclub 21, where the maître d’hôtel pulled off a geographic miracle by seating them far away from Gov. Thomas Dewey, the man Truman had kept out of the White House.
The trip’s highlight came on July 5 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Harry was for once obeying Bess’ scolding and driving 55 miles per hour, her preferred speed. The problem was the Turnpike’s speed limit was higher, and Harry was poking along in the left lane, forcing a line of cars to build up behind him.
Without knowing who was driving, state trooper Manley Stampler motioned for Harry to pull over. (Pennsylvania’s state cop cars didn’t have flashing lights at the time.) Imagine Stampler’s shock when he saw who was behind the wheel. He recalled, “I told him what he had done wrong and he said he didn’t realize it — that it wasn’t intentional. Then, I told him how dangerous the turnpike is and … wouldn’t he please be more careful. He was very nice about it and promised to be more careful.”
Bess chimed in, saying, “Don’t worry, Trooper, I’ll watch him.” Stampler added the two-minute encounter “seemed to last a long time.”
The press found out about it and had a field day. Harry shrugged it off, claiming the trooper pulled him over just to shake hands.
Nineteen days and 2,500 miles later, the trip ended where it began. Once again, Harry carried all 11 suitcases inside himself. A simple reminder of a different time and a different type of president that we’ll likely never see again.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
2-0-0-5
(two, zero, zero, five)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
2-0-0-5
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At the Supreme Court, some Republican-dominated states seemed on the verge of invalidating Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. A majority of the court's conservatives looked skeptical of the plan.
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At the Supreme Court, some Republican-dominated states seemed on the verge of invalidating Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. A majority of the court's conservatives looked skeptical of the plan.
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Former NFL coach Britt Reid gets 3 years in prison after drunken driving crash injures child
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to three years in prison for an alcohol-related crash last year.
KCTV reports it was a long afternoon in court for the little girl, Ariel Young, who suffered traumatic brain injuries from the February 2021 crash.
Young fell asleep in the courtroom. But in the end, Reid was sentenced to three years in prison.
The sentencing was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday but was delayed for hours while the judge reviewed the case.
The court also heard a victim impact statement from Ariel’s mother, Felicia Miller, read by the prosecutor. In it, she explained how Ariela’s life was forever changed by that night. She now wears glasses, may need leg braces, and is in special education classes because she takes longer to process information.
“On the cold night of Feb. 4, 2021 – one of us was on the side of the road, broken down, trying to get to a minimum-wage job while Britt Reid was at work, preparing to go to the Super Bowl,” wrote Miller. “This is not a game. This is not a Chief’s game. This is our life.”
In announcing his decision, the judge cited that Reid has caused “much harm to Ariel and her family.”
The former assistant coach pleaded guilty on Sept. 12 to driving while intoxicated and causing serious injury. Ariel suffered critical brain injuries in the incident, and a four-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Tom Porto, the attorney for Ariel’s family, released the following statement:
“The victims of this crime are outraged that the defendant was not sentenced to the maximum sentence allowable by law. No amount of prison time will ever be enough to punish the defendant for the pain and suffering he caused this family and the ongoing difficulties Ariel will continue to endure for the rest of her life. She will endure. She will strive, and she will thrive. She is Ariel strong.”
Authorities said a Chevrolet Impala ran out of gas near Interstate 435 and Stadium Drive the night of the crash. The driver called a relative, who pulled up to the scene to help. That’s when a Ram pickup driven by Reid struck both vehicles while traveling at more than 80 mph, injuring the two young children.
Following the crash, an officer reported that Reid smelled of alcohol and his eyes were bloodshot. When asked if he had been drinking, the officer said Reid told him he had two to three drinks and that he was on Adderall.
According to court records, the officer conducted several sobriety tests, and Reid showed signs of impairment.
Reid’s defense attorneys, in their sentencing memorandum, described the former Chiefs coach as a husband, father of three, and continues to have a close relationship with his parents. It continued by saying Reid has a “commitment to family, willingness to help others, and sincere remorse for his conduct and the resulting tragedy that affected the lives of many, but particularly [Ariel Young].”
Reid’s defense team petitioned for a probation sentence to keep him out of jail.
Prosecutors argued that while Reid may not have driven that February night with the intent of injuring someone, he chose to ignore the potential consequences of his actions.
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Company releases enhanced IDS capabilities, further integrating alerts with rich context
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Corelight, the leader in open network detection and response (NDR), announced new software enhancements to its add-on on intrusion detection software (IDS) subscription that will allow teams to consolidate security tools, and increase threat team efficiency by generating alerts integrated with the evidence needed to validate, triage and remediate, and enabling customers to replace legacy IDS solutions.
Corelight's unique approach to IDS - driven by its open NDR platform and natively integrated Suricata IDS capability - drove a 75 percent year-over-year growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR) for IDS subscriptions for the company.
"Corelight's NDR threat detections span machine learning, behavioral models and signatures and we are pleased to see the latter also making significant contributions to our growth as more customers recognize the benefits of switching from standalone IDS to an integrated NDR platform," said Clint Sand, senior vice president of product at Corelight. "When you generate alerts with the evidence required to validate and tune them you can dramatically reduce noise and let analysts get to the alerts that actually matter."
Corelight's latest software release is poised to further accelerate this momentum by providing customers with new IDS rule management capabilities and enhanced network visibility around devices, users, apps, and more to help customers close asset visibility gaps and speed investigations via immediate asset context.
"When an alert fires the real investigative work begins. Analysts need fast, precise answers about what assets were involved or exposed during an incident and Corelight's new Entity Collection gives them that visibility while also helping them understand asset activity over time," said Sand. "This can eliminate the need for additional pivots and asset lookups and can also reveal entities missed by traditional asset inventory management systems."
Corelight's latest software release includes management and data export upgrades to its Software Sensor, a Corelight NDR deployment option that allows customers to reduce costs by leveraging their existing hardware investments for on premise deployments. Corelight offers a range of sensor form factors that can cover corporate data centers, cloud workloads, and more.
Pricing and availability
The company's core subscription offering includes new Corelight Entity Collection insights at no additional cost. Corelight's Suricata IDS capability, including the new rules management features shipped in the latest Corelight software release, are available as an add-on subscription. Customers and prospects can contact sales directly for pricing information. More information can be found on the Corelight website.
Corelight transforms network and cloud activity into evidence that security teams use to proactively hunt for threats, accelerate response to incidents, gain complete network visibility and create powerful analytics. Corelight's global customers include Fortune 500 companies, major government agencies, and large universities. Based in San Francisco, Corelight is an open-core security company founded by the creators of Zeek®, the most widely-used network monitoring security platform in the world. For more information, visit https://corelight.com or follow @corelight_inc.
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BAODING, China, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 18, GWM HAVAL's new medium new energy SUV (dubbed "Fierce Dragon MAX in Chinese market) had its world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2023, attracting the attention of all participants to the show.
The HAVAL new energy SUV is GWM's first model using the Hi4 technology. As the first model of GWM HAVAL's latest new energy product family, this vehicle is positioned as a new energy intelligent family SUV. The SUV has a wheelbase of 2.8 meters and an exterior design with more EV features.
The vehicle will be launched in the Chinese market in May, according to Qiao Xinyu, HAVAL's deputy general manager of marketing at the launch event. Thanks to the new Hi4 technology, this vehicle is significantly improved in performance, economy, and reliability.
The Chief Product Officer of HAVAL introduced the vehicle's performance at the auto show. In a test of simulating the real scenarios of consumers which carried out in China, its overall fuel consumption by WLTC standard is only 1.78L/100km, with acceleration time of 6.8s from 0 to 100km/h.
The Hi4 is developed by GWM based on the concept of performance and efficiency, which is a new hybrid technology that combines intelligent features with a four-wheel drive system. Hi4 stands for Hybrid Intelligent 4WD. It uses a dual-motor design with both parallel and series connections between the front and rear axles, which can realize the performance of a 4WD system and the energy efficiency of a 2WD system.
The Hi4 can also be combined with the GWM iTVC (Intelligent Torque Vector Control System) and Intelligent Energy Management System to ensure efficient operation of the vehicle's power system in all speed ranges and scenarios, providing consumers with powerful performance and lower energy consumption.
For energy consumption management, models equipped with Hi4 can dynamically switch between 9 driving modes according to different operating conditions. In this way, the vehicle will always use the optimal driving mode in different driving scenarios to reduce energy consumption.
On April 20, GWM held a test drive and ride activity at its headquarters in Baoding so that the guests from the media can experience its new energy products and technologies in an all-round manner. With the support of Hi4, the vehicle can intelligently identify different driving scenarios through the iTVC, and rapidly distribute and dynamically adjust the torque between the front and rear axles. This ensures that the vehicle can get strong power in all driving scenarios. For example, when the vehicle starts smoothly on flat ground, power can be distributed to the front and rear axles, resulting in faster acceleration compared with traditional dual-motor systems.
After the activity, the attendees from various media recognized the vehicle's performance in acceleration, the stability in high-speed ring-track test, and the strength of Hi4 technology, expecting its launch in overseas market as soon as possible.
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Maple Leafs vs. Lightning: Betting Trends, Odds, Advanced Stats - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 3
Saturday's playoff slate includes the Toronto Maple Leafs visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, CBC, TVAS, and BSSUNX. The series is tied 1-1. Bookmakers favor the Maple Leafs in this matchup, assigning them -120 odds on the moneyline against the Lightning (+100).
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Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Game Info
- When: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, CBC, TVAS, and BSSUNX
- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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Maple Leafs Betting Insights
- The Maple Leafs have been favored on the moneyline 67 times this season, and have gone 40-27 in those games.
- Toronto has gone 39-26 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter (60.0% win percentage).
- The Maple Leafs have an implied moneyline win probability of 54.5% in this matchup.
- Toronto and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 41 of 84 games this season.
Lightning Betting Insights
- This season the Lightning have won seven of the 18 games, or 38.9%, in which they've been an underdog.
- Tampa Bay has entered 17 games this season as the underdog by +100 or more and is 6-11 in those contests.
- The Lightning have a 50.0% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- Tampa Bay has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 44 of 84 games this season.
Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Rankings
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Maple Leafs Advanced Stats
- In its past 10 games, Toronto went over once.
- The Maple Leafs and their opponents have averaged 6.7 goals combined in their past 10 games, 0.2 more than the over/under of 6.5 in this matchup.
- During their past 10 games, the Maple Leafs' goals per game average is the same as their season-long average.
- The Maple Leafs score the ninth-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.4 per game for a total of 278 this season.
- The Maple Leafs have allowed the seventh-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 220 (2.7 per game).
- The team has the league's fifth-best goal differential at +58 this season.
Lightning Advanced Stats
- Tampa Bay has gone over the total once over its last 10 games.
- The Lightning have averaged a total of 5.8 goals over their last 10 games, 0.7 fewer than this matchup's over/under of 6.5.
- During the past 10 games, the Lightning and their opponents averaged 1.1 more goals than their season game score average of 9.4 goals.
- The Lightning's 280 total goals (3.4 per game) are the eighth-most in the NHL.
- The Lightning's 252 total goals conceded (3.1 per game) rank 14th in the league.
- Their +28 goal differential ranks 11th in the league.
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The British Open is Brian Harman's to lose on Sunday.
Harman posted a 2-under 69 on Saturday at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, which was enough to maintain his massive five-shot lead at the final major championship of the year. He fended off a historic outing from Jon Rahm, who set a course record with his 63 earlier on Saturday, and bounced back from a pair of early bogeys to keep his huge advantage over the rest of the field.
The 36-year-old, who has just two PGA Tour wins to his name, is finally on the cusp of winning a major championship.
"You'd be foolish not to envision [a win], and I've thought about winning majors for my whole entire life," Harman said. "It's the whole reason I work as hard as I do and why I practice as much as I do and why I sacrifice as much as I do.
"Tomorrow if that's going to come to fruition for me, it has to be all about the golf. It has to be execution and just staying in the moment."
Harman will tee off with Cameron Young, who made a clutch up-and-down birdie save from the bunker at the 18th on Saturday afternoon to get himself in the final group. Rahm will tee off with Viktor Hovland 10 minutes ahead of them. Young has yet to win on the PGA Tour himself, though he has four top-10 finishes so far this season — including a T6 finish in his last outing at the John Deere Classic. Rahm is searching for his third major championship win, following his win at the Masters earlier this year, and fifth overall title this season.
Harman’s win is far from guaranteed. But if Rahm, Young or anyone else is going to overtake him and claim the Claret Jug, it will take both a spectacular round and a bit of help from Harman to pull that off.
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ATLANTA (AP) — It goes without saying that Deion Sanders is eager to win his last game with Jackson State.
The Tigers (12-0) aim to beat North Carolina Central (9-2) in the Celebration Bowl on Saturday and cap an unbeaten season. Sanders will then turn his focus to Colorado, the next stop on his coaching journey, where he will hit the recruiting trail as soon as time allows.
The 55-year-old Sanders will take charge of a program that’s had just one winning season since 2005 and last signed a four-star prospect in 2020. The Pac-12 Buffaloes went 1-11 this year, and most of the games weren’t close with 10 losses coming by at least 23 points.
But at least for the next 24 hours, Sanders’ focus is solely on Jackson State, a program that coach “Prime,” as he likes to be called, built into a powerhouse among historically Black colleges and universities. The Tigers went 27-5 under his watch and Sanders was twice named the Southwest Athletic Conference coach of the year.
Sanders thanked the athletic directors at Colorado and Jackson State for allowing him to finish what he started.
“We always talk about finishing and then sometimes as adults we have the audacity to leave prematurely,” he said Friday. “I wanted to finish, and my kids wanted me to finish and yet some fools say he should go. Well, if I go, don’t you think my son going, too? You might want to consider that. Like I’m going to go and leave my son.”
Sanders has two sons that play for Jackson State, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Shilo Sanders. They are a big part of a team that beat Southern 43-24 on Dec. 3 to win the SWAC for the second straight year.
Shedeur Sanders said the Tigers are eager to make up for last year’s embarrassment, losing the Celebration Bowl 31-10 to South Carolina State in the national title HBCU game. He is coming off an exceptional season with 3,396 yards passing, 36 touchdowns and six interceptions.
“It’s a whole new team,” he said. “Last year is just motivation. You can’t enjoy the moment if you don’t win. We’re all one family. We understand what’s at stake.”
Deion Sanders hand-picked his successor at Jackson State, T.C. Taylor, to take charge of the program after he leaves.
“You’ve got to stay in house,” Sanders said. “It’s a spiritual thing as well. This is not just a W and L thing. T.C. is not only a great man, he’s a great person who understands the game, who understands the culture, who understands the kids. I knew he was the right man for the job.”
Sanders said his fondest memory of his time at Jackson State was after he was released from the hospital last year and the team rallied to win. Sanders had been hospitalized for 23 days and underwent surgery eight times to save his left leg. He had two toes amputated and walks with a limp.
He nearly choked up recalling that game.
“My most proudest memory was coming out of the hospital,” Sanders said. “Being carried by some of these men that are in here today because I couldn’t walk. Because my son Shedeur had told me, I need you. I think we were playing Southern last year. It was cold, but I told my son I’d be there and I made it. Weak and frail as ever. Probably 30 pounds down. Cold. And the game wasn’t going our way, but I knew we were going to win.
“I never flinch, and he brought us back. And then Shilo had the game-clinching interception. And I looked at the scoreboard and we had 21 (his old jersey NFL jersey number) points. That was just a God moment.”
Sanders hopes Jackson State will electrify the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, not far from where he starred in the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Falcons. The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee played for the Falcons and Atlanta Braves simultaneously in the early ’90s and helped the Braves advance to the 1992 World Series. He was on Super Bowl-winning teams with San Francisco and Dallas.
“There’s no pressure,” he said. “This is fun. This is a game. Someone wins, someone loses. Pressure is what happens when the doctor tells you you’re only going to live five or six days. That single mother that can’t make it because the bills just don’t add up, that’s pressure. It’s a game, and we play to win.”
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Girl struck by vehicle while crossing the street in Bucks County hit-and-run, police say
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - Police say an investigation is underway after a juvenile pedestrian was hit by a fleeing vehicle earlier this week in Bucks County.
A girl was crossing the street when she was reportedly struck by a black Subaru that did not stop. She suffered minor injuries.
The alleged hit-and-run occurred near Diamond Street and Branch Road in Sellersville Monday night.
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UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant despite fighting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The company that oversees Ukraine’s nuclear power plants said shelling by Russian forces triggered a shutdown at one of the reactors at the Zaporizhzhia plant, underscoring the risks faced by a team of U.N. inspectors that was heading there Thursday to assess its safety.
A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency, led by its director Rafael Grossi, set off for the Russia-held nuclear power plant — Europe’s largest — despite the heavy shelling for which Ukraine and Russia trade blame.
Ukraine’s Enerhoatom said Russian mortar shelling led to the shutdown of one of its reactors by its emergency protection system. Shelling also damaged a backup power supply line used for in-house needs, and one of the plant’s reactors that wasn’t operating was switched to diesel generators, the company said.
“There has been increased military activity, including this morning until very recently,” Grossi said, adding that after being briefed by the Ukrainian military he decided to get moving despite the inherent risks. “But weighing the pros and cons and having come so far, we are not stopping.”
He noted that the risks are “very, very high” in the so-called grey zone between Ukrainian and Russian positions, but “we consider that we have the minimum conditions to move.”
A spokesman for the IAEA later said that the mission has been delayed on the Ukrainian-controlled side of the frontline for some three hours, adding that Grossi “has personally negotiated with Ukrainian military authorities to be able to proceed and he remains determined that this important mission reaches the ZNPP today.”
The Zaporizhzhia plant has been occupied by Russian forces but run by Ukrainian engineers since the early days of the 6-month-old war. Ukraine alleges Russia is using the plant as a shield, storing weapons there and launching attacks from around it, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of recklessly firing on the area.
Fighting in early March caused a brief fire at its training complex, and in recent days, the plant was temporarily knocked offline because of damage, heightening fears of a radiation leak or a reactor meltdown. Officials have begun distributing anti-radiation iodine tablets to nearby residents.
“We have a very important mission to accomplish,” Grossi said, adding that “we are going to start immediately an assessment of the security and the safety situation at the plant.”
“I am going to consider the possibility of establishing a continued presence of the IAEA at the plant, which we believe is indispensable to stabilize the situation and to get regular, reliable, impartial, neutral updates of what the situation is there,” he said.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Ukrainian forces unleashed an artillery barrage of the area and then sent a group of up to 60 scouts to try to seize control of the nuclear plant.
It said the Ukrainian troops arrived in seven speedboats, landing three kilometers northeast of the plant on the left bank of the Dnieper River and tried to seize it. The ministry said Russian forces “took steps to destroy the enemy,” engaging warplanes. Russia’s military said its forces also destroyed two barges carrying Ukrainian troops who attempted to land near the plant.
“The provocation by the Kyiv regime is intended to derail the arrival of the IAEA’s group at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,” a ministry statement said.
Alexander Volga, head of the Russia-installed Enerhodar city administration, also said the Ukrainian troops that attempted to land were “blocked and destroyed.” The administration also said at least three local residents were killed and one injured early Thursday from Ukrainian shelling.
He said the fighting had since abated and no “objective obstacles” remained to prevent the visit by the IAEA team, which had crossed a checkpoint in Russia-controlled territory and was expected to soon arrive in Enerhodar.
Ukrainian authorities, meanwhile, accused Russia of shelling Enerhodar and the territory of the nuclear power plant in a false flag attack intended to derail the arrival of the IAEA’s team.
“We are demanding that Russia stop provocations and offer the IAEA unhindered access to the Ukrainian nuclear facility,” said Zaporizhzhia Gov. Oleksandr Starukh.
Neither side’s version of events could immediately be independently verified.
The fighting came as war-torn Ukraine endeavored Thursday to start the new academic year in the best way possible, with civilian areas still under threat of artillery fire and other weaponry — and children still among the victims. Just over half of schools in Ukraine were reopening to in-person education despite the risks.
In other developments:
- A U.S. intelligence assessment said Russia was facing severe manpower shortages as President Vladimir Putin’s 6-month campaign in Ukraine rages on.
- North Korea said it was considering sending construction workers to help rebuild parts of Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine that have been battered by the fighting.
- The emergencies agency under the Russia-backed separatist government in the eastern region of Donetsk said 13 emergency responders were killed and nine others were wounded Thursday by Ukrainian shelling in Rubtsi, a village to the east of the city of Izyum in neighboring Kharkiv province. Much of the fighting in recent weeks and months has centered on the area.
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YOUNTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — California officials have agreed to pay $51 million to settle lawsuits against the state stemming from a shooting at a home for veterans in Northern California where a former patient fatally shot three mental health workers and himself.
On March 9, 2018, Albert Wong took hostage three staffers with The Pathway Home.
The nonprofit operated a program at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville that treated veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Officials said Wong shot Jennifer Golick, Christine Loeber and Jennifer Gonzales and then killed himself. Golick and Gonzales were counselors and Loeber was the program director.
The money will settle the lawsuits brought by the women's families.
Loeber's estate will receive $7 million, Golick's estate will get $11 million, and Gonzales' estate will receive $30 million. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/california-to-pay-51m-over-killings-at-veterans-home | 2022-06-15 21:53:27 | 1 | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/california-to-pay-51m-over-killings-at-veterans-home |
Midland High and Legacy will head to El Paso Tuesday to take on the top two teams from District 1-6A in the bi-district round of the team tennis playoffs.
Third-seeded MHS (9-9) visits No. 2 seed El Paso Franklin at 1 p.m. CDT, while four-seeded Legacy visits District 1-6A champion El Paso Coronado at the same time.
The Bulldogs and Franklin will meet in a rematch of the 2020 bi-district playoff, which MHS won. The Bulldogs are competing in the postseason for the ninth straight year.
The winner of MHS and Franklin advances to face the winner of No. 5-ranked Southlake Carroll and Weatherford in the area round.
The Rebels will be competing in the playoffs for the first time since the format changed in 2017. It’s also believed to be LHS’ first postseason appearance since 2003.
The winner of LHS and Coronado will move on to face the winner of No. 9 Keller and Euless Trinity in the area round.
Andrews and Big Spring will also start their playoff runs in the Class 4A bracket after winning their respective district crowns.
The District 2-4A champion Mustangs face Fabens in a bi-district playoff at noon Tuesday in Fort Stockton.
The District 3-4A champion Steers meet Levelland in a bi-district playoff at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Andrews. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/highschool/article/HS-TENNIS-MHS-LHS-meet-El-Paso-teams-in-playoffs-17496716.php | 2022-10-10 23:48:00 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/sports/highschool/article/HS-TENNIS-MHS-LHS-meet-El-Paso-teams-in-playoffs-17496716.php |
BALTIMORE -- Greeted by the cheerful blare of a train horn, President Joe Biden stood Monday before a decrepit rail tunnel that he estimated he's been through 1,000 times -- fearing for decades it might collapse.
"For years, people talked about fixing this tunnel," Biden told a crowd in Baltimore. "Back in the early '80's, I actually walked into the tunnel with some of the construction workers. ... This is a 150-year-old tunnel. You wonder how in the hell it's still standing."
"With the bipartisan infrastructure law, though, we're finally getting it done."
The president came to familiar terrain to promote his 2021 infrastructure law, a bipartisan win that is just now ramping up the spending on major projects.
Biden said replacing the Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel could slash what's now a 60-minute Baltimore-to-Washington commute in half, giving daily riders extra time with family and friends.
As a senator, the president regularly journeyed home to Delaware on Amtrak through the tunnel. He rode "15% of the time with engineers," he said, and had a key to get into the back of the trains.
The new tunnel will lead to 20,000 construction jobs and cut down on auto traffic and pollution, he said, "jobs for folks I used to think about as I took the train home at night."
The tunnel, first opened in 1873 when Ulysses S. Grant was president, connected Philadelphia and Washington by rail for the first time. But over time, it became more of a chokepoint than a lifeline. There's only one tube, and trains need to slow to just 30 mph to navigate a tight turn on the southern end.
Once completed roughly a decade from now, the new tunnel is expected to have two tubes, with up to four tracks total, and allow trains to travel more than 100 mph. It will be named for Frederick Douglass, who escaped from slavery in Maryland and became a prominent abolitionist. The total project, which includes related bridges and equipment modernization, could cost $6 billion.
Biden also announced labor agreements intended to smooth the tunnel's completion and ensure good wages for union workers, according to the White House. Maryland has also agreed to commit $450 million for construction.
No money has yet been awarded from the federal infrastructure legislation. However, the law signed by Biden includes $24 billion for rail improvements along the Northeast Corridor, and up to $4.7 billion could be provided for the Baltimore tunnel, covering the majority of its cost.
Even as multiple Maryland officials attended Biden's speech, there is some local opposition to the new tunnel. The group Residents Against the Tunnels (RATT) opposes the project out of concern that the construction, use of the tunnel for freight and noise and vibration from passing trains would be detrimental to the neighborhood located above.
But for those who know the president from his time on the train, the project reflects an approach hard earned over years of commuting challenges.
Gregg Weaver, 69, got to know Biden while working as a conductor during a 42-year career with Amtrak. When he was working the morning shift on a southbound train, sometimes they would have to hold at Baltimore Penn Station because of trouble ahead at the tunnel.
"How's it look?" Biden would ask as he pondered his schedule on Capitol Hill.
"The tunnel can really complicate the whole thing," said Weaver, who retired in 2013. "It's a bottleneck."
As for Biden, "he rode so much, he probably experienced everything there is to experience," Weaver said.
Baltimore is the first of three trips this week that Biden has dedicated to infrastructure. Today, he will travel to New York to talk about plans for another new rail tunnel, this one under the Hudson River.
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Chicago Cubs star Marcus Stroman took issue with Nike’s statement on Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant in the wake of the basketball player’s gun controversy.
Nike released a statement in support of Morant, who is away from the Grizzlies with no timetable to return to the organization. Nike announced in February they would release Morant’s first signature shoe in April.
"We appreciate Ja’s accountability and that he is taking the time to get the help he needs. We support his prioritization of his well-being," the company said, via The Athletic.
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However, Stroman took issue with Nike’s comment and wondered what the difference was with the Kyrie Irving situation.
The Dallas Mavericks star and former Brooklyn Nets guard tweeted a link to an Amazon movie that included antisemitic disinformation. The tweet created a firestorm in the NBA world and the Nets suspended Irving until he apologized for the tweet. Nike parted ways with Irving over it.
"Kyrie posted a link with zero comments and they ended his contract. I always knew Nike was trash. Thankful to be free from any of these companies!" Stroman tweeted Sunday.
Morant appeared to brandish a gun at a nightclub early Saturday morning. The Grizzlies said he would be away from the team for at least two games but coach Taylor Jenkins said before Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers that Morant doesn’t have a timetable to return.
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Jenkins said Morant has made "difficult decisions and poor choices" that he has to be accountable for.
"He’s definitely embracing the mistakes that he’s made but only time will tell. We’re going to support him and we’re going to hold him accountable to make those changes," Jenkins said, declining to lay out the exact steps Morant needed to accomplish to return to the Grizzlies.
"We love him, we want what’s best for him, we support him. It’s going to be a difficult process but we’ve got a great group to get through this."
Jenkins added that it was "an ongoing healing process."
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- Selinexor is an oral small molecule XPO1 inhibitor; tislelizumab is an anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, June 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class therapeutics in hematology and oncology, today announced that it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration with BeiGene to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and preliminary efficacy of selinexor in combination with BeiGene's anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor, tislelizumab. This multi-center, open-label Phase I/II trial will evaluate the investigational combination as a potential treatment option for patients with T and NK-cell lymphoma.
"We are delighted to partner with BeiGene, a company that strives for innovation and excellence, and is committed to developing best-in-class or first-in-class anti-cancer therapies for patients across the globe. These qualities are very similar to those of our vision at Antengene," said Dr. Jay Mei, Antengene's Founder, Chairman and CEO. "We look forward to advancing the combination of selinexor and tislelizumab to clinical development. With good data we will be able to bring this treatment regimen to patients with T and NK-cell lymphoma, diseases that are endemic in Asia but underserved by current therapies."
"At Antengene, we believe that the combinational use of immuno-oncology drugs and Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compounds possesses huge potential as novel treatment regimens for cancer patients," said Dr. Kevin Lynch, Antengene's Chief Medical Officer. "The mechanism of action of selinexor in inhibiting the nuclear export protein XPO1 facilitates the intranuclear accumulation of tumor suppressors, making it a good partner in multiple combination treatment regimens. Preclinical research we conducted demonstrated that selinexor combined with a checkpoint inhibitor increased anti-tumor activity in multiple tumor models. In addition, deep and durable responses were also seen in multiple case reports of patients with T and NK-cell lymphoma treated with selinexor in combination with an anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor. We hope to confirm that selinexor can synergize with tislelizumab to deliver an effective treatment regimen and help address the huge unmet medical needs in T and NK-cell lymphoma in the Asia Pacific regions and around the world." continued Dr. Lynch.
Tislelizumab is a PD-1 inhibitor designed to help aid the body's immune cells to detect and fight tumors. Tislelizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody, is specifically designed to minimize binding to FcγR on macrophages. In pre-clinical studies, binding to FcγR on macrophages has been shown to compromise the anti-tumor activity of PD-1 antibodies through activation of antibody-dependent macrophage-mediated killing of T effector cells.
About T and NK-Cell Lymphoma
T and NK-cell lymphoma is a set of heterogeneous diseases, accounting for 25-30% of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) cases in China and only about 10% in USA and Europe. There has been little improvement in the past decade when compared to B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (B-NHL) as 5-year overall survival rate was only 30% in most common subtypes[1]. The unmet medical needs remain as agents with new mechanism of action to be explored and possibility to improve the treatment paradigm for the disease.
About the SINE Compounds
Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compounds are inhibitors of the major nuclear export protein Exportin 1 (XPO1). Currently, there are three oral SINE compounds, ATG-010 (selinexor), ATG-016 (eltanexor), and ATG-527 (verdinexor), under clinical development. Antengene has obtained exclusive development and commercialisation rights from Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI) to these three compounds in certain APAC markets.
About XPOVIO® (Selinexor)
XPOVIO® is the world's first approved orally-available, selective inhibitor of the nuclear export protein XPO1. It offers a novel mechanism of action, synergistic effects in combination regimens, fast onset of action, and durable responses.
By blocking the nuclear export protein XPO1, XPOVIO® can promote the intranuclear accumulation and activation of tumor suppressor proteins and growth regulating proteins, and down-regulate the levels of multiple oncogenic proteins. XPOVIO® delivers its antitumor effects through three mechanistic pathways: 1) exerting antitumor effects by inducing the intranuclear accumulation of tumor suppressor proteins; 2) reducing the level of oncogenic proteins in the cytoplasm by inducing the intranuclear accumulation of oncogenic mRNAs; and 3) restoring hormone sensitivity by activating the glucocorticoid receptors (GR) pathway. To utilize its unique mechanism of actions, XPOVIO® is being evaluated for use in multiple combination regimens in a range of indications. At present, Antengene is conducting 10 clinical studies of XPOVIO® in mainland China for the treatment of relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies and solid tumors (3 of these studies are being jointly conducted by Antengene and Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. [Nasdaq:KPTI]).
XPOVIO® is approved in South Korea for two indications:
- In combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) who have received at least four prior therapies and whose disease is refractory to at least two proteasome inhibitors, at least two immunomodulatory agents, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
- As a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from follicular lymphoma, after at least 2 lines of systemic therapy.
XPOVIO® is approved in mainland China for one indication:
- In combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) who have received prior therapies and whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, at least one immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
XPOVIO® is approved in Australia for two indications:
- In combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone (XVd) for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who have received at least one prior therapy.
- In combination with dexamethasone (Xd) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) who have received at least three prior therapies and whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor (PI), at least one immunomodulatory agent (IMiD), and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody (mAb).
XPOVIO® is approved in Singapore for three indications:
- In combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma (MM) who have received at least one prior therapy.
- In combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) who have received at least four prior therapies and whose disease is refractory to at least two proteasome inhibitors, at least two immunomodulatory agents, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
- As a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL), not otherwise specified, including DLBCL arising from follicular lymphoma, after at least 2 lines of systemic therapy who are not eligible for haematopoietic cell transplant.
About Antengene
Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK) is a leading commercial-stage R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, in realizing its vision of "Treating Patients Beyond Borders".
Since 2017, Antengene has built a broad and expanding pipeline of 15 clinical and preclinical assets, of which 10 are global rights assets, and 5 came with rights for Asia Pacific markets including the Greater China region. To date, Antengene has obtained 24 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the U.S. and Asia, and submitted 6 new drug applications (NDAs) in multiple Asia Pacific markets, with the NDA for XPOVIO® (selinexor) already approved in mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.
About BeiGene
BeiGene is a global, science-driven biotechnology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio of more than 40 clinical candidates, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our own capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for two billion more people by 2030. BeiGene has a growing global team of over 8,000 colleagues across five continents. To learn more about BeiGene, please visit www.beigene.com and follow us on Twitter at @BeiGeneGlobal.
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1. Armitage JO. The aggressive peripheral T-cell lymphomas: 2017. Am J Hematol. 2017 Jul;92(7):706-715
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana's high court said it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state's abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people's religious freedoms, leaving that decision to an appeals court, at least for now.
The state Supreme Court issued an order Monday saying the state Court of Appeals will first consider the case, after a lower court judge in December sided with residents who claim the state's abortion ban infringes on their religious beliefs. The state attorney general's office appealed that decision, asking the high court to take up the case.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed the lawsuit in September on behalf of those residents — who hold Muslim, Jewish and other faiths — after Republican state lawmakers enacted the ban last summer.
The ACLU and the state attorney general's office did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
Indiana's ban, which was signed into law by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, goes against those residents’ religious values regarding when they believe the treatment is acceptable, the lawsuit argues.
Earlier in January, the state Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by abortion clinic operators. The court has maintained a block on the abortion ban while it considers the case, after a county judge in September initially found the law likely violated privacy protections under the state constitution.
While Indiana’s ban is blocked, abortion will remain legal in the state up to 20 weeks post-fertilization.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored at 2:23 of overtime to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
Jared McCann and Daniel Sprong also scored for Seattle, which has played in three straight overtime games —winning the last two. Martin Jones had 27 saves to help the Kraken improve to 7-1-1 in their last nine games.
Phillip Danault and Trevor Moore scored for the Kings, and Cal Peterson stopped 25 shots.
Midway through the extra period, Eberle led a 2-on-1 breakaway and put his shot past Petersen for his fifth of the season. Eberle also had an assist in the game.
McCann opened the scoring 4:42 into the game. Eberle’s backhand shot was kicked away by Petersen, with the puck going straight to McCann at the bottom of the right circle and he scored his team-leading seventh of the season and the 100th of his career.
The Kings tied the game with 1:08 left in the second period. Danault’s shot bounced up off Jones, who seemed to lose track of the puck. Danault rushed in and hit the puck out of the air for the goal.
The teams traded goals on the same power play early in the third. Just 35 seconds into the period — and 15 seconds after Los Angeles’ Drew Doughty was called for hooking — Moore ended up on a short-handed breakaway and got the puck past Jones for his sixth to give the Kings a 2-1 lead.
It took just 18 seconds for Seattle to tie it again, as Sprong was open on the left circle and buried the power-play goal for his third.
NOTES: Kraken G Philipp Grubauer was active as the backup goalie one day after being activated off injured reserve. Grubauer missed 11 games with a lower body injury. ... This was the 100th game in Kraken franchise history.
UP NEXT
Kings: Host the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Kraken: Host San Jose on Wednesday night.
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Garrett Hampson Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Cubs - April 30
Published: Apr. 30, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
After going 1-for-3 with a double in his last game, Garrett Hampson and the Miami Marlins take on the Chicago Cubs (who will hand the ball to Justin Steele) at 12:05 PM ET on Sunday.
In his previous game he had a one-hit performance (1-for-3) against the Cubs.
Garrett Hampson Game Info & Props vs. the Cubs
- Game Day: Sunday, April 30, 2023
- Game Time: 12:05 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cubs Starter: Justin Steele
- TV Channel: Peacock
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -128)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1150)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +290)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +200)
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Garrett Hampson At The Plate
- Hampson has four doubles, a home run and two walks while batting .238.
- This season, Hampson has posted at least one hit in eight of 17 games (47.1%), and had multiple hits twice.
- He has hit a home run in one game this year.
- Hampson has driven in a run in three games this year (17.6%), including one multiple-RBI game.
- He has scored in seven of 17 games so far this season.
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Garrett Hampson Home/Away Batting Splits
Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The Cubs pitching staff ranks seventh in the league with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Cubs have the eighth-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (3.50).
- Cubs pitchers combine to surrender the fifth-fewest home runs in baseball (23 total, 0.9 per game).
- Steele (4-0 with a 1.19 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Cubs, his sixth of the season.
- In his last time out on Tuesday, the left-hander tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings against the San Diego Padres while surrendering three hits.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 27-year-old's 1.19 ERA ranks third, .890 WHIP ranks 10th, and 8.6 K/9 ranks 36th.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (ACCESSWIRE) Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. ("Caribou" or the "Company") (ISIN: US142042209) (CUSIP: 142042020) concerning the proposed acquisition of Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. by an investor group led by Joh. A. Benckiser Group in a transaction valued at approximately $340 million in cash.
The investigation concerns whether the Caribou directors are breaching their fiduciary duties by failing to adequately shop the Company and maximize shareholder value. Under the terms of the agreement, Caribou shareholders will be entitled to receive $16.00 per share in cash for each share of Caribou common stock. However, the price to revenue multiple for the Company is below comparable transactions, and at least one analyst targeted the price at 19.00 per share.
Caribou shareholders seeking more information about this acquisition are advised to contact Robert Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 212-661-1100 or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago and San Diego, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 75 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of defrauded investors. See www.pomerantzlaw.com.
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BASEL, Switzerland, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CordenPharma, a leading pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has created a new Technology & Science Advisory Board (TSAB) with eight world-class experts from academia and industry, who will provide strategic guidance and scientific expertise to drive forward the company's continued growth and innovation.
The formation of the Technology & Science Advisory Board was born out of CordenPharma's commitment to stay at the forefront of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. By harnessing the knowledge and insights of renowned scientists and industry leaders coming from both academia and commercial sectors, the company aims to enhance its capabilities in the efficient development and manufacturing of APIs, Lipid Excipients, Drug Products, and Integrated Supply to support the complex modalities of its broad pharmaceutical customer base.
CordenPharma's TSAB brings together eight scientific experts from various disciplines, including chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, and regulatory affairs.
Their collective expertise will provide valuable insights into emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and regulatory advancements across all six CordenPharma technology platforms. This collaboration will further enable the CDMO to anticipate industry developments and ensure its readiness to meet the evolving needs of customers and their life-saving medicines.
The eight new board members include internationally renowned experts in the fields of drug development, peptides, oligonucleotides, lipids, injectable Lipid NanoParticles (LNPs), RNA drug delivery, highly potent Oral Solid Dose (OSD), flow chemistry, and small molecules. While the board will initially look at science-focused areas, they will also explore bioinformatics, including AI and machine learning, in the future.
CordenPharma 2023 Technology & Science Advisory Board Members
- Dr. José de Chastonay, Independent Consultant for Strategic M&A and Business Development (Portugal / Switzerland) - Decades of peptide industry leadership experience with emphasis on corporate development, business integration as well as operational and commercial activities.
- Prof. Dr. Christian Oliver Kappe, Professor of Chemistry, University of Graz (Austria) - Recognized as one of the most experienced experts in the field of flow chemistry.
- Prof. Dr. Hiroshi Kikuchi, President of DDS Strategy Firm (Japan) - The leading lipid expert in Japan, connected to all important lipid experts in the world.
- Prof. Dr. Olivia Merkel, Professor and Chair of Drug Delivery, LMU Munich (Germany) - Highly recognized expert in drug delivery for RNA and treatment of lung diseases.
- Prof. Dr. Jean-Christophe M. Monbaliu, Professor of Organic Chemistry, Center for Integrated Technology and Organic Synthesis, University of Liège (Belgium) - Highly recognized flow chemistry expert with a strong background in multistep flow processes (lab and pilot scales).
- Dr. Christoph Rosenbohm, MBA, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Aloop Therapeutics (Denmark) – Long-standing experience in the field of oligonucleotides.
- Prof. Dr. Roderich Süssmuth, Rudolf-Wiechert-Professor and Chair of Biological Chemistry, Technical University Berlin (Germany) - Highly recognized expert of peptides and synthesis of natural products.
- Prof. Dr. Karl Wagner, Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, University of Bonn (Germany) - Expert in solubility enhancement, OSD in general and predictive biopharmaceutical tools.
Dr. Michael Quirmbach, CEO & President at CordenPharma, said: "CordenPharma is honored to have the opportunity to work with these distinguished scientific experts. We look forward to leveraging their renowned experience to continue driving innovation across our six technology platforms and delivering exceptional value to support the complex modalities of our pharmaceutical and biotech customers."
About CordenPharma
CordenPharma is a CDMO partner supporting biotech and pharma innovators of complex modalities in the advancement of their drug development lifecycle. Harnessing the collective expertise of the teams across its globally integrated facility network, CordenPharma provides bespoke outsourcing services spanning the complete supply chain, from early clinical-phase development to commercialization.
With scientific expertise and partnership at its core, CordenPharma provides customers high-value, end-to-end services with a strategic focus on Peptides, Oligonucleotides, customized Lipid Excipients, Lipid NanoParticles (LNPs), sterile Injectables, and the extensive supply of Small Molecules (both Highly Potent and Regular Potency).
The CordenPharma Group is comprised of 12 facilities across Europe and North America. In the 2022 financial year, the organization generated sales of 870 million Euros and had over 3,000 employees.
Please visit cordenpharma.com for more information.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — A manhunt is underway for the shooter who killed three people and injured two more on the University of Virginia campus Sunday night.
The Charlottesville campus is currently under lockdown as the suspect is still on the run and is considered armed and dangerous.
Just before 11 p.m., UVA’s emergency management office advised that a shooting occurred on Culbreth Road, near the heart of campus.
UVA police identified the shooting suspect as Christopher Darnell Jones, a student at the university.
He is described as a Black male with a burgundy jacket, blue jeans and red shoes. UVA police believe he may be driving a black SUV with the Virginia license plate number TWX-3580.
Jones is a former UVA football player from the Petersburg area. He played linebacker and running back at Petersburg High School before college.
Several police agencies including UVA Police and VA State Police are searching for Jones. UVA Police says a Virginia State Police helicopter is in the air.
Students, staff and nearby residents are advised to continue sheltering in place. You can find the latest information on the school’s emergency management page.
UVA President Jim Ryan in a letter addressed to students and staff has announced that classes will be canceled Monday.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
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