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SLOVYANSK, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces have broken through Russia's front lines in the east, retaking strategic towns and territory in a surprise counteroffensive that began just days ago.
Ukrainian officials claim to have recaptured some 270 square miles and the key towns of Izium, Balakliya and Kupiansk — all of which have been controlled by Russian forces for months.
In a video posted to Telegram, Oleh Syniehubov, head of Kharkiv regional military administration, records from Balakliya, showing the Ukrainian flag raised behind him. It is one of multiple social media posts purportedly of photos and videos of recently liberated Ukrainians celebrating the recent gains.
The deputy mayor of Izium, Volodymyr Matsokin, confirmed in a Telegram post that the armed forces of Ukraine are in the city, but said it's too early to say the city has been liberated. He says the military is working on it.
In his nightly address Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that more than 30 settlements in the Kharkiv region had been "liberated" so far.
While Russia's Ministry of Defense and the Kremlin have not officially acknowledged the counteroffensive, Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov confirmed that Moscow's forces withdrew from the city of Izium — a key regional transportation and supply hub for the Russian military in Ukraine's east.
"... to liberate Donbas it was decided to regroup the Russian troops in the area of Balakliya and Izium to scale up efforts in Donetsk direction," Konashenkov said in a video, even as Russian state media reporters on the ground insisted the move was taken to avoid a rout by Ukrainian forces.
Videos posted to social media showed long lines of cars piled up at the Russian border after occupying authorities called for a civilian evacuation.
A recent analysis by the Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington D.C., said that successes in the Kharkiv counteroffensive "are creating fissures within the Russian information space" and "eroding confidence" in Russian command.
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Flycoin has taken another step to strengthen its infrastructure and security in safeguarding FLY
POMONA, Calif, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FlyCoin, Inc., a cryptocurrency-based travel rewards technology company, is pleased to announce that it will utilize Anchorage Digital to serve as the custodian of a significant portion of its minted cryptocurrency, FLY. Anchorage Digital is a regulated institutional platform and the first crypto company to receive a national bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
"Flycoin only selects the most reputable and trusted custodians of cryptocurrency to properly safeguard FLY for us and our partners. We are excited to partner with Anchorage Digital, as currently, they are the only federally regulated custodian of digital assets. We selected Anchorage for its robust security and controls, and its ability to easily move funds without sacrificing security," stated Lenny Moon, Flycoin's CEO. Earlier in June, Flycoin also announced that it had partnered with Bitgo as its first custodian.
Custodians of digital assets, like Anchorage Digital, play an essential role in providing transparency to holders and keeping assets safe while transferred across brokers and exchanges. Anchorage's model allows institutions to transact with the same security architecture and controls of its custody model.
"We believe both protocols and institutions are better served with custody that's proven to be resilient, and regulated at the highest level. We're pleased to custody FLY and meet the Flycoin team's standards," said Diogo Mónica, President and Co-Founder Anchorage Digital.
Flycoin is leading the charge in moving the travel rewards industry toward a more customer-centric standards. It is growing and expanding an ecosystem of companies across the travel & hospitality industry, by enabling their customers to earn and redeem FLY, a cryptocurrency that provides the end-users greater utility and flexibility than the traditional loyalty point.
Current Flycoin partners include BitGo, Thanks Again, Northern Pacific Airways, Ravn Alaska, and the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC).
Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions. With the first federally chartered crypto bank in the US, Anchorage offers institutions an unparalleled combination of secure custody, regulatory compliance, product breadth, and client service. Founded in 2017, Anchorage is valued at over $3 billion and is backed by leading institutions including Andreessen Horowitz, GIC — Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Anchorage is remote-friendly with offices in New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Learn more at anchorage.com, on Twitter @Anchorage, and LinkedIn.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As the lead trauma surgeon at a military hospital in Ukraine's capital, Petro Nikitin has his hands deep in a war churning hundreds of kilometers (miles) away. The 59-year-old doctor's work to repair the bodies of some of the most badly injured soldiers is all-consuming.
“I only operate,” Nikitin said, taking a short pause as his team continued surgery on a patient. “I do nothing else in my life now. I don't see my children, who have been evacuated, I don't see my wife, who has been evacuated, I live by myself, and all I do is treat the wounded.”
While the Ukrainian military does not provide casualty figures, some Western sources estimate more than 100,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded since Russia invaded the country almost 15 months ago.
Some end up on the operating tables in Nikitin’s hospital, which like other Ukrainian military hospitals, is short-staffed because physicians were pulled away to work in field hospitals closer to the front. The Associated Press agreed not to identify the Kyiv hospital for security reasons.
On Feb. 25, 2022, the day after Russian troops invaded, Nikitin posted a photo on Facebook that showed him listening to an Israeli specialist in treating gunshot wounds. Surgeons from around the world had agreed to participate in an online training on combat-related injuries that Nikitin hastily organized as president of Ukraine’s chapter of an international association of trauma specialists.
“Every one of us had relevant experience before the invasion, but not in such volume,” Nikitin said. “The high numbers of traumas is something new for us.”
Gunshot wounds turned out to be rare. “I don’t even remember the last time I extracted a bullet,” the surgeon said. But during the long days and months, he has become familiar with a range of traumatic injuries: explosive weapons such as landmines, artillery shells and grenades frequently harm many parts of the body at the same time.
“We receive people with damaged legs, chests, stomachs and arms all at once,” Nikitin said. “In such cases, we have to decide what part of the injury should be our priority.”
The military hospital is one of several in Kyiv. As a top-level trauma center, it receives the most complex cases, typically ones involving patients who were stabilized at the front and spent time in a field hospital before their transfer to the capital, Nikitin said.
“We don’t do first aid here. We don’t save lives. That's done by the medics,” he said. “What we try to do is return these people to a normal life.”
Dealing with wounds involving damage to soft tissue, bone and the structures that bind nerves and veins are the most difficult for his surgical team, Nikitin said. Sometimes they are forced to amputate a soldier's arm or leg, which “from a moral point of view” is always a gut-wrenching decision, he said.
“Because you understand that your surgery will lead to a disability of the person, it brings no satisfaction to the doctor or to the patient,” he said. “It's emotionally hard not only for the patient, but for the surgeon.”
Nikitin typically gets to the hospital at 7:45 a.m. and stays until the work is done, sometimes not leaving until about 11 p.m. His wife and children fled Ukraine in March 2022 as Russian forces closed in on Kyiv. He accompanied his family to the border, but then returned to the city.
As the Russian and Ukrainian armies both prepare for possible spring offensives, his schedule has lightened to about three surgeries a day.
Most of the patients he treated recently were wounded in fighting for the eastern city of Bakhmut and elsewhere in Donetsk province, or in northern Ukraine's Chernihiv and Sumy provinces, which are shelled regularly.
A soldier Nikitin operated on recently was Mykyta, a Bakhmut native who was wounded in the lower leg while fighting for his hometown and celebrated his 20th birthday shortly after his surgery. The AP is withholding his last name in accordance with military guidelines.
His last memory of Bakhmut forms a “terrible” image in his mind, the young soldier said.
“It's the city where I spent my childhood, and the city is destroyed,” he said from his hospital bed. “The city is on fire.”
Compared with the massive trauma suffered by some patients, Mykyta's wound did not look so severe, but he still might lose his lower leg, Nikitin said.
Attempts to graft skin over the wound proved unsuccessful, and doctors tried again on Tuesday. Nikitin said he felt optimistic after the surgery but it would take three weeks to know whether the latest skin graft worked.
“If it does not work out, the next step will be amputation,” the surgeon said.
Mykyta is also missing 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) of bone, which will be Nikitin's next task if the graft is successful. The bone treatment will take more than a half-year.
“In seven months, I can tell you if he will ever walk again,” he said.
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David Rising contributed to this story.
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s government accused Washington on Tuesday of pursuing “technology hegemony,” following reports the United States might step up pressure on tech giant Huawei by blocking all access to American suppliers.
The Biden administration is weighing further limiting the Chinese tech giant’s ability to purchase essential components from U.S. suppliers, which could restrict Huawei’s access to processor chips and other technology, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to comment on the sensitive manner and so spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The company, which makes network equipment and smartphones, since 2019 has been on the U.S. Commerce Department’s entity list, comprising those subject to licensing requirement, but has been allowed to buy some less-advanced components.
Bloomberg News and the Financial Times first reported that the administration was weighing the move.
Huawei Technologies Ltd., China’s first global tech brand, is at the center of a conflict between Washington and Beijing over technology and security. U.S. officials say Huawei is a security risk and might facilitate Chinese spying, an accusation the company denies.
“China is gravely concerned about the reports,” said a foreign ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning. She accused Washington of “over-stretching the concept of national security and abusing state power” to suppress Chinese competitors.
“Such practices are contrary to the principles of market economy” and are “blatant technological hegemony,” Mao said.
The White House and Commerce Department declined to comment about specific deliberations regarding Huawei.
“Working closely with our interagency export controls partners at the Departments of Energy, Defense and State, we continually assess our policies and regulations and communicate regularly with external stakeholders,” the Commerce Department said in a statement. “We do not comment on conversations with or deliberations about specific companies.”
Mao said Beijing would “defend the legitimate rights” of its companies but gave no indication how the government might respond. Beijing has made similar declarations after past U.S. action against its companies but often does nothing.
The ban on sales of advanced U.S. processor chips and music, maps and other services from Alphabet Inc.’s Google unit crippled Huawei’s smartphone business. The company sold its low-end Honor smartphone brand to revive sales by separating it from the sanctions on its corporate parent.
The Commerce Department agreed to grant export licenses to U.S. companies to allow them to sell less-advanced chips and other technology to Huawei that was deemed not to be a security risk. That followed complaints suppliers would lose billions of dollars in annual sales.
The Biden administration is considering no longer granting such licenses, although no decision has been made, according to the person familiar with the deliberations.
Huawei scrambled to remove U.S. components from its network and other products and has launched new business lines serving factories, self-driving cars and other industrial customers. The company hopes those are less vulnerable to U.S. pressure.
Huawei says its business is starting to rebound.
“In 2020, we successfully pulled ourselves out of crisis mode,” Eric Xu, one of three Huawei executives who take turns as chairman, said in a December letter to employees. “U.S. restrictions are now our new normal, and we’re back to business as usual.”
Last year’s revenue was forecast to be little-changed from 2021 at 636.9 billion yuan ($91.6 billion), Xu said.
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Joan M. Connolly, 88, of Scranton, sadly passed away peacefully Saturday at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. Her beloved husband of 58 years, Daniel F. Connolly, preceded her in death in 2015.
Born in Scranton and a lifelong resident of South Side, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Romayne Cahalin McHugh. She was a member of St. John Neumann Parish at Nativity of Our Lord Church and a 1952 graduate of South Catholic High School.
She worked at Bell Telephone before starting her family. Joanie could always be found taking a walk in her neighborhood with a friendly “Hello” to all she met. She was full of personality, loved her family deeply, and delighted in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Joan is survived by a son, Daniel T. Connolly; three daughters, Maureen Kaub (Joseph), Barbara Hopkins and Mary Ellen Thorpe (Lonnie); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack McHugh; and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas and James Connolly; and two sisters, Eileen Dillon and Patricia McHugh.
The family would like to thank the staff of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center for the compassionate care they provided for her.
In accordance with her wishes, she has been cremated. A private blessing service and inurnment at Cathedral Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave.
In lieu of flowers, Joan would like you to donate to your favorite local charity or help a friend in need.
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Expanded capacity supports increased natural gas demand in the Rockies and Western U.S.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing energy demands in the Rockies and Western U.S., Spire Storage is proceeding with the expansion of its facilities in Wyoming, with partial availability of additional natural gas storage capacity in fiscal 2024 and more in 2025.
"We've seen an increasing recognition of the value of natural gas storage over the last few years given the impact on energy security caused by Winter Storm Uri in 2021 and recent global events. Natural gas plays a key role in ensuring that security for the future," said Scott Smith, president of Spire Storage. "Natural gas storage also helps to support and balance seasonal gas heating demand and the intermittent nature of renewable power generation, which is an increasingly important generation source in the Western U.S."
Consistent with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 7(c) project approval and FERC's issuance of a Notice to Proceed, Spire Storage started limited construction of the initial project phase in mid-August. Full project completion is expected to take place over the next two years during construction seasons that run April through October in Wyoming.
The expansion project will increase Spire Storage underground working gas storage capacity from 23 Bcf to 39 Bcf, and involves the addition of injection and withdrawal wells, compression, pipeline infrastructure, and gas processing capability. Capital expenditures for the project are expected to total $195 million.
With this expansion, Spire Storage will be in a stronger position to serve Western U.S. markets, given its interconnects with five pipelines serving California, the Rockies, and the Southwest and Northwest. The project is anticipated to deliver expanded services to existing and new customers, as well as a strong return on investment. We anticipate earnings per share accretion beginning in fiscal 2025.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Hamas rulers have imposed a slew of new taxes on imported clothes and office supplies just ahead of the new school year, sparking limited but rare protests in the impoverished coastal strip.
The move by the militant group comes at a time when Gaza’s 2.3 million people are suffering not only from a 15-year Israeli-Egyptian blockade, but also from a new jump in prices caused by global supply-chain issues and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“This is a wrong, oppressive decision that destroys the national economy,” said Nahed al-Sawada, who imports clothes from China and Turkey.
A list by the Ministry of Economy includes planned taxes on items like packaged nuts, with an import tariff of 2,000 shekels (nearly $600) per ton. In the past, nuts were imported tax free. The tariff on a ton of toilet paper rose from $90 to $580. The taxes are set to go into effect on Aug. 1.
The list also includes a tax of about $3 on pair of jeans, and $230 on a ton of plastic folders used to store papers. Demand for these items increases ahead of the school year.
Emad Abdelhadi, a representative for Gaza’s union of clothes’ merchants, said a new pair of jeans sells for $3 to $10, and the new tax will pose an unfair burden on struggling consumers.
In a territory suffering from rampant poverty and unemployment approaching 50%, he said many Gazans already look for used clothes. The new taxes, he said, “will deprive them of the ability to buy.”
Gaza’s economy has been hit hard by the Israeli-Egyptian blockade, imposed when Hamas seized power in 2007. Israel says the blockade is needed to prevent Hamas from arming, but critics say the restrictions, which include tight limits on exports, amount to collective punishment.
Hamas’ government is not internationally recognized and Israel and its Western allies consider the group, which opposes Israel’s existence and has in the past staged deadly suicide bombings against Israelis, a terrorist organization.
Israel and Hamas have fought four wars since the Hamas takeover, further straining the territory’s rundown infrastructure. Electricity is in short supply, tap water undrinkable and the health care system is in shambles.
With tens of thousands of civil servants to support, as well as its heavy spending on its military wing, it is no surprise that Hamas is seeking new sources of revenue. Still, the timing is questionable, coming at a time when the Russian invasion of Ukraine has driven up consumer prices worldwide.
Hamas authorities say the new taxes are meant to protect the local industries. But experts and business people challenge this argument, since badly needed raw materials are now being taxed.
Mohammed Abu Jayyab, an economist, said the taxes have failed to protect local manufacturers because the government still taxes raw materials and production lines.
A spokesman for the Economy Ministry did not return requests for comment.
Hamas doesn’t release figures on its funding resources or budgets, but the latest steps are part of a series of taxes targeting a wide array of sectors, from street vendors selling hot drinks to restaurants, home building and cars.
The government offers few services in exchange, and most aid and relief projects are covered by the international community. The funds help Hamas operate a government and powerful armed wing.
Protests against Hamas are rare and often met by force. But earlier this month, about two dozen members of the clothes merchants’ union expressed their frustration in public. They stood inside the building housing their union in Gaza City and held new pairs of jeans, with the price tags still on them, in the air for about half an hour.
Two days later, the merchants gathered outside the offices of Hamas lawmakers. Police prevented the media from filming and ordered the protest to stop after allowing representatives of the union inside to talk to the lawmakers. The protest ended peacefully.
“The lawmakers acknowledged the taxes were high, and said they will look into it,” said Abdelhadi, the union representative.
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Man convicted in 2018 California state park killing sentenced to life in prison
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man convicted last month in the shooting death of a father who was camping with his daughters at a Southern California park was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison.
A jury found Anthony Rauda guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Tristan Beaudette and of the attempted murders of the two young girls.
Rauda fatally shot Beaudette in the head while the 35-year-old father camped in a tent with his daughters on June 18, 2018 in Malibu Creek State Park, roughly 30 miles west of downtown Los Angeles.
He was taken into custody in late 2018 in a ravine near the park with a rifle in his backpack.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Rauda was sentenced to a total of 119 years to life. Rauda’s attorney, Nicholas C. Okorocha, declined to comment on Wednesday’s sentencing but said he appreciated the “deeply moving” victim impact statement delivered by Beaudette’s wife, Erica.
Beaudette’s daughters, then ages 2 and 4, were not injured in the shooting but were considered victims of attempted murder. The jury convicted Rauda on the counts related to the girls but ruled that Rauda had not acted willfully to kill them or with premeditation.
Rauda faced eight additional counts of attempted murder and five counts of burglary in a rash of shootings and break-ins that began in 2016. He was found not guilty in seven of the attempted murder counts.
Jurors found him guilty of the burglary charges, as well as attempted murder for deliberately shooting at a man driving to a movie set just days before Beaudette’s killing. The driver was not injured.
The park was closed temporarily after the slaying. Much of the park, which has served as a set for movies and TV shows such as “M.A.S.H.,” has been charred in wildfires.
Rauda previously served time in state prison for possessing explosives and later for possessing a loaded gun, which is illegal for people with felony convictions. He was on probation at the time of his arrest, authorities said.
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One year ago, the James Webb Space Telescope began its journey through space.
"JWST was launched on Christmas day, and then was a present that took six months to unwrap," said Jane Rigby, an astronomer at NASA and the Operations Project Scientist.
After an initial calibration period, the telescope started collecting data. And the first results amazed astronomers.
"I downloaded the data, and I'm like, sitting in my pajamas...you know, it's pandemic, we're all working from home," Rigby said. "I pulled down those data, and just started paging through them, pouring through them. And it was so beautiful."
The telescope is only five months into its science mission, and it's already transforming astronomy. The telescope's instruments have allowed it to capture previously unobservable planets, stars and galaxies near and far.
NPR spoke with three astronomers in different disciplines of astronomy about how JWST is advancing research in their area of expertise. They all agree JWST is a game changer, and that there's plenty more groundbreaking research still to come.
"The ring systems just pop right out, and they're gorgeous"
Heidi Hammel is a planetary astronomer and an interdisciplinary scientist on the JWST Project. She joined the team in 2002 because she wanted to study the planet Neptune.
In September, JWST trained its mirrors on the ice giant.
"When I first saw the image on my computer screen, I was so emotional," Hammel said. "I first started crying, and then I started shouting and calling all my relatives to come look at this picture!"
Prior to JWST, Hammel said, astronomers had never clearly observed Neptune's ring system. The Voyager spacecraft flew past Neptune in 1989, but could only capture the brightest parts of the planet's rings.
JWST's instruments spotted the rings with unmatched clarity.
"Boom! The ring systems just pop right out, and they're gorgeous," Hammel said.
"Like stepping out of a virtual reality into the real world"
Outside of our own solar system, JWST has also helped astronomers observe the oldest and most distant known galaxies.
"I've been looking at simulated data, trying to mimic what JWST would see, for many years now. So when I first saw the data, it was like stepping out of a virtual reality into the real world," said Brant Robertson, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Robertson is on a team of researchers who discovered the oldest galaxies ever observed. JWST's instruments allowed his team to identify galaxies up to 13.4 billion years old – galaxies that would have formed less than 400 million years after the Big Bang, a tiny fraction of the universe's lifetime.
"By finding these very early galaxies, we can learn something about our history, about the history of the universe in general, but also specifically about our home," said Robertson.
Robertson said that, while older telescopes like Hubble gave astronomers a glimpse of what was out there, JWST has expanded the scope of what kind of science is possible.
"It's like opening a book that you've wanted to know the ending of for a long time but have been holding off on reading that concluding paragraph," Robertson said, "and then finally seeing the full story revealed to you.
"Pretty much everything we're doing wasn't possible before this telescope"
Jane Rigby, JWST's Operations Project Scientist, is also using the telescope to study distant galaxies.
A naturally occurring phenomenon called gravitational lensing magnifies the light from the galaxies Rigby is observing – combining that with JWST, she's been able to cut through cosmic dust to study how stars are forming in these galaxies.
"Pretty much everything we're doing wasn't possible before this telescope," Rigby said.
Hubble's instruments wouldn't have been able to see through the dust obscuring these galaxies, Rigby said. Furthermore, JWST's instruments allow her to study the material composition of these galaxies through spectroscopy, a technique astronomers commonly use to identify the chemical makeup of objects in space.
"We're studying where stars are forming in these lensed galaxies in ways that are just laughably not possible with any other telescope," Rigby said.
JWST has already proven to be an incredible tool for astronomers, but its biggest discoveries are still yet to come, Rigby said.
"We're just starting to get this flood of papers announcing discoveries," she said. JWST is being used to study planets in our own solar system, atmospheres of planets in other solar systems, how stars die, how galaxies evolve, and much more, Rigby said.
And despite JWST being significantly more powerful than previous telescopes, Rigby says astronomers can still use Hubble to complement JWST's observations.
"In many ways, JWST was built to do the things that Hubble can't, so they play really well together," Rigby said. "The pitcher and the catcher on your baseball team do different things."
The telescope has enough propellant onboard to last more than 20 years in space, Rigby said, so it's possible it could outlive its planned minimum mission of five years.
"I think that next year is going to be even more exciting than this year," Rigby said.
After all, it will take time to sift through the data the James Webb Space Telescope collects and see just how much it can shift our understanding of the universe's many mysteries.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/2022-12-25/how-the-james-webb-space-telescope-transformed-astronomy-this-year | 2022-12-26 16:33:43 | 0 | https://www.kcbx.org/npr-top-news/2022-12-25/how-the-james-webb-space-telescope-transformed-astronomy-this-year |
LuminoCity Founder, Xiaoyi Chen Receives Nassau County Minority and Women Business Certification
EAST MEADOW, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LuminoCity, New York's largest lantern lights festival returned this holiday season to a new location in Nassau County at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. Minority and women founder of LuminoCity Festival, Xiaoyi Chen, created the successful business in 2019, with influences from her childhood growing up in Zigong, China. After experiencing the city's annual lantern festival, Chen was captivated by the lantern-making techniques and mystical ambiance, that she insisted on finding a way to expand the festival to the United States.
Chen's goal for the LuminoCity Festival was to combine traditional lantern-making techniques with modern design to introduce a new experience. LuminoCity Festival is more than just a light festival - it brings together illuminated sculptures, storytelling, and culture unlike anything the city has seen before.
As an on-going independent business, LuminoCity Festival is officially a certified vendor by Nassau County Minority and Women Business Enterprise. The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.
"As a woman, I feel it is very important to inspire and encourage other females to immerse themselves in a male-dominated event and production industry," says Chen. "When I first started LuminoCity Festival, I faced challenges surrounding my age, race, and gender. I learned that it is important to stay true to my vision and learn to make connections to make my dream festival a reality."
With a desire to create unforgettable and immersive experiences, LuminoCity Festival uses light and imagination to illuminate works of art. This year's Pure Magic theme is ideal for family and friends of all ages as they will walk through a narrative journey with mind-blowing light-art illustrations featuring eight unique displays. From Wildlife Safari, Dinosaur Adventures, Magic Kingdom, Alice's Enchantment, Winter Wonderland, HolidayLAND, and more, this experience covers over 17 acres of Long Island's very own historic Eisenhower Park. Now through January 8th, the immersive magical wonderland will take place every Wednesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 9:30pm, excluding holidays.
LuminoCity Festival is located at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY. To purchase tickets and find out more information, please visit here.
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LuminoCity was imagined through a desire to create unforgettable experiences. Using light and imagination, we can explore concepts of transforming creative thoughts, inspired by the world around us, into illuminating works of light and color. Every year, we bring new and unique pieces of art into our festival to create an immersive experience full of magic and wonder.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The lawyer for the Virginia first-grade teacher who was shot by her student on Jan. 6 announced Wednesday that she will be filing a lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools.
During a press conference, Virginia trial lawyer Diane Toscano said she sent a notice to the Newport News School Board of the intent to file a lawsuit on Abby Zwerner’s behalf.
Toscano says she communicates daily with Zewrner, who is home recovering.
Zwerner was teaching a class at Richneck Elementary School on Jan. 6 when police say she was shot and critically injured by the 6-year-old student. Zwerner was released from Riverside Regional Medical Center last week after showing signs of continued improvement, the hospital confirmed to Nexstar’s WAVY.
Zwerner’s lawyer, however, said her client still has a long road to recovery. Her “psychological wounds” will be long-lasting, Toscano added.
She also said the bullet that struck Zwerner in her chest remains “dangerously” inside her body and that Zwerner is between surgeries and therapy appointments.
According to Toscano, Zwerner and the other teachers at Richneck Elementary School tried to do the right thing on the day of the shooting. Over the course of the day, Toscano said the school’s administration was warned three times by teachers and employees that the 6-year-old may have had a gun.
The first incident of the day occurred between 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. when Zwerner went to a school administrator and said the 6-year-old had threatened to beat up another child. Toscano said the school administration did not call security or remove the student from the classroom after the incident.
Around 12:30 p.m., another teacher went to a school administrator and told them she searched the backpack of the 6-year-old, who at the time was rumored to have brought a gun to school, Zwerner’s lawyer said.
The teacher then told the administrator that she believed the 6-year-old put the gun in his pocket before going out to recess. The administrator then downplayed the report they received from the teacher saying, “Well, he has little pockets,” according to Zwerner’s lawyer.
Toscano said a third warning came shortly after 1 p.m. when another teacher told administrators that one of the students began crying, claiming that the 6-year-old showed him the gun at recess and threatened to shoot him if he told anyone.
Toscano claims the administrators did not follow the necessary safety protocols and did not call the police after the teachers raised concerns.
When a fourth employee heard about a possible weapon, he asked an administrator if she could search the boy but was denied. Toscano said administrators then told that employee to wait the situation out because the school day was almost over.
Almost an hour later, Zwerner was shot in her classroom by the 6-year-old, Toscano said.
Toscano ended the press conference by alleging that the shooting would have been “entirely preventable” if the school’s administrators had taken action when they learned the boy may have had a gun.
The parents of the child accused in this incident issued a statement last week, claiming the firearm the child accessed was secured and that they have “always been committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children.”
There is no information yet on how the child got access to the weapon.
It is unlikely the first-grader will face charges due to his age, and no charges have been filed against his parents. The investigation is ongoing.
Richneck Elementary School has been closed since the shooting. The district announced that students will return to class Monday, Jan. 30. An orientation was scheduled for this Wednesday, Jan. 25, to begin the transition back to school. | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/virginia-school-administrators-warned-3-times-of-possible-gun-before-6-year-old-shot-teacher-lawyer-says/ | 2023-01-25 19:51:43 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/virginia-school-administrators-warned-3-times-of-possible-gun-before-6-year-old-shot-teacher-lawyer-says/ |
CA San Francisco Bay Area Zone Forecast for Thursday, March 23, 2023
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San Francisco Bay Area/Central California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
This is an automatically generated product that provides average
values for large geographic areas. For a more site specific
forecast...please visit weather.gov/sanfrancisco
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the resulting page.
CAZ505-250100-
Coastal North Bay...Including Point Reyes National Seashore-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 35 mph after
midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 40.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the lower
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Breezy, rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows around 40.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Point Reyes 39 52 37 53 / 10
$$
CAZ503-250100-
Sonoma Coastal Range-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the lower
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain. Lows around 40. Highs in the
upper 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
CAZ502-250100-
Marin Coastal Range-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs around 50.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs around 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
CAZ506-250100-
North Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower
40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the
50s to lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in
the 30s to lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the 30s to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Breezy, rain. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the upper 30s
to mid 40s. Highs in the 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
50s to lower 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Rosa 34 57 33 60 / 20
San Rafael 40 56 38 58 / 10
Napa 37 57 35 58 / 10
$$
CAZ504-250100-
North Bay Interior Mountains-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s to upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s
to lower 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows around 40.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lake Berryessa 37 54 37 56 / 10
$$
CAZ006-250100-
San Francisco-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the lower to mid
40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the 50s. North winds 10 to
15 mph increasing to northwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the mid to upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Breezy, rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Francisco 42 56 40 57 /
Ocean Beach 43 55 41 56 /
$$
CAZ509-250100-
San Francisco Peninsula Coast-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph...becoming north 15 to 20 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph...becoming 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Breezy, rain. Highs in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
CAZ508-250100-
San Francisco Bay Shoreline-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 40. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 40.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid
40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the upper
50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SFO Airport 45 57 42 57 / 10
Oakland 42 57 40 58 /
Fremont 40 57 37 58 /
Redwood City 41 57 40 58 / 10
Mountain View 42 56 40 57 / 10
$$
CAZ510-250100-
East Bay Interior Valleys-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph...
becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. West
winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs around
60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid
40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Concord 37 58 36 60 /
Livermore 36 57 34 58 / 10
$$
CAZ513-250100-
Santa Clara Valley...including San Jose-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in
the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 15 mph
after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the
lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows around
40.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Jose 40 57 38 58 / 10
Morgan Hill 37 57 36 57 / 10
$$
CAZ512-250100-
Santa Cruz Mountains-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the 30s.
Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s. North winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the upper 20s to
mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph...becoming north 10 to
20 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s to mid 50s. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the lower
to mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 40s to mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of rain and snow likely. Lows near 40.
.TUESDAY...Breezy, rain. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow. Lows in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the 40s to lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and snow. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
$$
CAZ515-250100-
East Bay Hills-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds around 20 mph...becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
mid 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs
around 50.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the lower
50s.
$$
CAZ514-250100-
Eastern Santa Clara Hills-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Snow and rain. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Snow and rain. Light snow accumulations. Highs in
the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and snow. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
CAZ529-250100-
Northern Monterey Bay-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost in the morning. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in
the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid
30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain. Lows around 40. Highs in the
mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Santa Cruz 38 57 37 57 / 10
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CAZ530-250100-
Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds
around 20 mph...becoming 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid
40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Monterey 41 55 40 55 / 10
Big Sur 39 53 38 54 / 20
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CAZ528-250100-
Northern Salinas Valley...Hollister Valley...and Carmel Valley-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the
mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Patchy frost. Highs in the upper 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Salinas 38 57 37 57 / 10
Carmel Valley 37 54 36 55 / 20
Hollister 37 56 35 57 / 20
$$
CAZ516-250100-
Southern Salinas Valley...Arroyo Seco...and Lake San Antonio-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows
in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to
15 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in
the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph...becoming 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Areas of frost. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the lower
30s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Rain. Highs in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Lows around 40. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the
upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain. Highs in the
upper 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
King City 37 57 35 58 / 10
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CAZ517-250100-
Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the 20s to mid
30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 50s.
North winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Breezy. Lows in the 20s to mid
30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, breezy. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 50s.
North winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear, breezy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid
30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph
after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s to mid 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 40s to 50s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Snow likely and a chance of rain. Light snow
accumulations. Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Rain and snow. Snow may be heavy at times.
Heavy snow accumulations. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Snow with rain likely. Heavy snow accumulations.
Lows in the 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Snow and rain. Moderate snow accumulations. Highs in
the upper 30s to lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain
and snow. Lows in the 30s. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 50s.
$$
CAZ518-250100-
Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County including
Pinnacles National Park-
301 AM PDT Fri Mar 24 2023
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SUNDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s to mid
30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, breezy. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs
in the lower 40s to mid 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Breezy. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the 20s
to mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to
20 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost in the morning. Highs in the
lower 40s to mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Breezy. Areas of frost after
midnight. Lows in the 20s to mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to
30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Widespread frost. Highs in the 40s to 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Lows in the upper
20s to mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Lows in
the 30s to lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Rain and snow. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the
upper 30s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain and snow likely. Light snow accumulations.
Lows in the 30s to lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely and snow. Light snow accumulations.
Highs in the upper 30s to lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Lows
in the 20s to upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of snow and a slight chance
of rain. Highs in the lower 40s to mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pinnacles NP 34 55 33 56 / 20
$$
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If your holiday wish list includes a Chick-fil-A sauce-themed blanket or a chicken nugget pillow, look no further.
The chicken chain has launched its first-ever online store, and it's filled with quirky merchandise that pays homage to cult-favorite items. Highlights include an "I Heart Waffle Fries" hoodie, a "Chicken for Breakfast" hat and a clutch in the shape of Chick-fil-A sandwich packaging.
Chick-fil-A said it expects the products, which range from $15 to $75, to "sell out quickly" — and the chain is already planning for more merchandise next year. It's the first time the company has sold branded clothing and gifts, though it has sold its much-beloved sauces at grocery stores.
It's just one way fast-food chains have recently been expanding their product range beyond food as a way to create buzz and excite fans.
The approach is "another avenue for companies like McDonald's to do this outside of TV [ads]," Andrew Charles, restaurant sector analyst with Cowen, recently told CNN Business, adding that the aging brands need a way to attract younger customers so selling buzzy merch is a "home run."
McDonald's has had runaway success with its recent Cactus Plant Flea Market toys and sweaters that are listed for hundreds and even thousands of dollars above retail price on secondary websites. In an October earnings call, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said "50% of our supply of collectibles was sold in the first four days." The chain plans to sell even more merchandise, such as Chicken McNugget stockings, next month for its new holiday promotion.
Chipotle has a sprawling online store, including items made from "responsibly sourced" clothing and souvenirs. In August, it quickly sold out of a lemonade-scented soy candle designed to look like a Chipotle cup.
It's not just branded hoodies that diners are snapping up: Dunkin, for example, collaborated with TikTok-favorite beauty brand e.l.f Cosmetics to launch a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by Dunkin's coffees and donuts.
Larissa Jensen, NPD vice president and a beauty industry adviser, said brands are increasingly using unexpected collaborations to stay relevant and grab the attention of younger shoppers.
"Our studies show that one-third of consumers in the 18-44 age range are likely to buy products from collaborations," Jensen told CNN Business earlier this year.
--CNN Business' Parija Kavilanz contributed to this report.
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The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival continues on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Pumpkin Park in Milton. The 2022 festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival continues on Oct. 9, 2021 at Pumpkin Park in Milton. The 2022 festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
The annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival returns to Milton this weekend at Pumpkin Park. The 2022 festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival continues on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Pumpkin Park in Milton. The 2022 festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
The West Virginia Pumpkin Festival continues on Oct. 9, 2021 at Pumpkin Park in Milton. The 2022 festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
The annual West Virginia Pumpkin Festival returns to Milton this weekend at Pumpkin Park. The 2022 festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
MILTON — Pumpkins from palm-sized to thousand-pound behemoths — and in every form, from pie to cupcakes to ice cream to crafts — are just part of the fun planned for the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival, today through Sunday, Oct. 9, at Milton’s Pumpkin Park.
This year’s music lineup is headlined by Eastern Kentucky’s Laid Back Country Picker and his beloved wife Luna, fresh off the pair opening for Tyler Childers at the famed and acclaimed Red Rocks music venue in Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
Festival tickets are $5 for today and Friday and $10 for Saturday and Sunday. Featured events will include kids’ activities, arts and crafts vendors of all kinds and live music by multiple bands every day. More information can be found at wvpumpkinpark.com.
The live music at the festival begins at 1 p.m. today and lasts until the aforementioned Laid Back Country Picker takes the stage tonight at 7:30 p.m.
Today’s other acts include The Kanawha Boys Bluegrass Band at 1 p.m., the Hillbilly Drive Band at 4 p.m., and a showing of the “Adams Family II” movie at 6:30 p.m.
On Friday, Oct. 7, the Mountain Oyster Cult band appears at 1:30 p.m. followed by the Another Round band at 4:30 p.m. and Non Friction headlining at 7 p.m. Saturday will feature Branson Tolliver kicking off the entertainment in the morning at 9:30 a.m. with the Classic Groove Band adding to the fun at 1 p.m. After those sets, Emmy Davis takes the stage at 3 p.m. followed by Corduroy Brown at 5 p.m. and Ultra Sound at 7:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon will feature Robert Tripett and the Starlight Band at 12 p.m. followed by the New Heights Collective performing at 4:30 p.m.
Throughout the festival, there will be plenty to do for kids of all ages. Appearing multiple times a day throughout the event will be the Dino Roar Show, which brings the dinosaurs of 65 million years ago to life with human-filled dinosaur costumes and hosts who teach about the Jurassic Era in a fun way.
The Wild World of Animals show will take place multiple times a day at the Milton Food Fair Special Events Area at Pumpkin Park, and Mr. Puppet will perform throughout the festival on the Milton Performing Arts Center front porch.
Other events featured at the Pumpkin Festival will be the presentation titled “Mary Todd Lincoln — For Such A Time As This,” which will take place multiple times a day in the Milton Performing Arts Center building. The Cabell County Sherriff’s K-9 Police Dog demonstration will also be on hand, happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday at noon and at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
After the largest pumpkins to be grown in this area are put on display from Thursday on, Sunday finds the impressive pumpkins up for sale at the annual Giant Pumpkin Auction held at 2:15 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Bank Outdoor Stage for those who want to go into the Halloween season with a truly huge pumpkin spectacle on your porch.
The 2022 Pumpkin Festival closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Before those ending times, however, there will be rides and arts and crafts to peruse and foods of all kinds for the festival goer.
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(NerdWallet) – More than 200,000 federal student loan borrowers who were misled by their schools are in line for $6 billion worth of debt relief as a result of a preliminary settlement approved by court order on Aug. 4.
It’s a whopper of a settlement and a big win for borrowers. But these discharges are only the latest in a series of efforts by the Department of Education to clear application backlogs and grant relief to borrowers whose schools defrauded them.
Borrower defense offers loan discharge to borrowers whose schools — mostly for-profit — misrepresented such things as graduation and employment rates, financial aid, or even school classroom resources. The program launched in 2015, but discharges slowed to a near-complete halt during the previous administration due to rules changes and inaction.
The Biden administration has made those untouched borrower defense claims a priority, resulting in approximately $8 billion in discharges through the program since January 2021, federal data show. The $6 billion settlement is the result of a class action lawsuit, Sweet v. Cardona, and it bumps up the total amount of borrower defense discharges to more than $14 billion.
Even before the Sweet v. Cardona settlement, federal data show that total federal student loan forgiveness under all programs had reached $26 billion and 1.5 million borrowers. This includes the $8 billion in borrower defense discharges, as well as:
- $8 billion under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- $9 billion to borrowers who are totally and permanently disabled.
- $1 billion in closed school discharges.
Billions for borrowers at for-profit schools
Since 2021, new reviews of claims have resulted in billions in discharges for millions of borrowers. That includes students who attended for-profit schools like DeVry University and the now-shuttered ITT Technical Institute.
The department also started changing regulations, such as rescinding calculations for partial relief done under the previous administration. That resulted in full relief to 72,000 borrowers for a total of $1 billion, according to federal data.
The Education Department also started doing group discharges without requiring applications this past spring when it got rid of $238 million in student loan debt for 28,000 borrowers who attended Marinello Schools of Beauty.
And the largest discharges happened recently through a $5.8 billion group discharge of federal student loans borrowed by 560,000 borrowers who attended Corinthian Colleges since its founding in 1995 through its closure in April 2015.
Flaws in the program and change to come
There are also more changes coming to the borrower defense program.
On July 6, the Biden administration proposed new regulations that would impact borrower defense, among other programs. The changes include establishing categorical standards for misconduct, under which a borrower could file a claim such as “aggressive and deceptive recruitment practices” or “substantial misrepresentations.”
Additional proposals would allow for group applications, eliminate timing limitations on filing a claim, make colleges cover discharge costs and create a reconsideration process for borrowers denied full discharge.
The new regulations are expected to be finalized this fall and go into effect July 1, 2023.
These additional changes are needed as some borrowers have filed claims the department never addressed — in one group claims case, it’s been six years, according to the National Consumer Law Center.
It’s also unclear how many borrowers are actually receiving loan discharges, says Aaron Ament, president of Student Defense, a litigation and advocacy nonprofit.
“We are getting a number of people contacting us saying they got an email nine months ago approving their borrower defense claim, but the discharge has not been effectuated,” says Ament. “A lot of them are getting denied mortgages or can’t rent an apartment because it’s still on their credit report — that loan still shows up.”
How you can get relief under Sweet v. Cardona
The Sweet v. Cardona lawsuit was first brought by borrowers whose borrower defense applications were denied or not processed by the Education Department.
Eligibility for relief under Sweet v. Cardona will depend on when a borrower submitted a borrower defense application:
- Those who submitted applications before June 22, 2022, and who didn’t receive a decision or were denied in or after December 2019, are included in the class of applicants eligible for discharge.
- Those who submitted after June 22, 2022, could qualify as a “post-class applicant” until the settlement is approved — sometime in the fall.
If the settlement gets final approval, all discharges and refunds will be distributed to 75% of class members within one year. The rest of the class members would receive individual borrower defense decisions. It would also result in credit report adjustments.
Now that the settlement has been preliminarily approved, individual borrowers can expect to receive email or mail notifications from the Department of Education of their eligibility. It’s unclear when qualified borrowers would receive loan discharges.
However, it is possible that the preliminary settlement could face legal challenges.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lucianne Goldberg, a literary agent and key figure in the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton over his affair with Monica Lewinsky, has died at the age of 87.
Goldberg’s son, political commentator and author Jonah Goldberg, posted Thursday on Twitter that his mother died Wednesday at her home. He did not give a cause of death.
Lucianne Goldberg, a longtime conservative activist whose agency specialized in right-wing books, gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape Tripp’s conversations with Lewinsky, a former White House intern who had been involved in a sexual relationship with Clinton.
Tripp’s 20 hours of tapes of her conversations with Lewinsky were crucial to special prosecutor Kenneth Starr’s investigation of Clinton over his affair with Lewinsky. Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives on Dec. 19, 1998 for denying under oath that he had had sex with Lewinsky, but he was acquitted by the Senate.
A longtime Clinton foe, Goldberg had met Tripp while working on a proposal for a book on the death of Vince Foster, a Clinton aide whose suicide sparked conservative conspiracy theories. It was Goldberg who told her friend the recordings would be legal — they weren’t — and then encouraged her to break Lewinsky’s trust and give them to Starr. Goldberg later said she was glad Clinton had been caught “at something.”
Goldberg set up her literary agency to promote books others would have shunned. The New York Times described her as “an agent with a taste for right-wing, tell-all attack books” in an article published amid the fallout from the Lewinsky tapes.
Goldberg also wrote racy novels and worked as a ghostwriter for celebrities.
Her earlier career included the 1970 co-founding of a group called the Pussycat League that campaigned against feminism and the Equal Rights Amendment.
Goldberg was born Lucianne Steinberger in Boston. Her first marriage, to William Cummings, ended in divorce. Her second husband, newspaper executive Sidney Goldberg, died in 2005.
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An industry first, the Responsible AI Policy sets lawful, ethical and robust compliance for employees and partners utilizing Prosegur's AI solutions
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosegur Security, a global security leader, has launched a new Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy in an effort to proactively decrease risks associated with AI use. The policy will serve as a guideline for the ethical, moral, regulatory and security values applied to technological solutions that incorporate AI. Prosegur is the first security company in the world to establish a company-wide policy of this kind. It will be adopted globally in all countries where Prosegur operates and will be a requirement for all partners.
As artificial intelligence continues to gain popularity, especially in the security industry, Prosegur's Responsible AI Policy will protect and preserve the rights and freedoms of users affected by the application of AI technologies. In order to be a Responsible AI partner, an AI system must ensure a number of requirements including human action and oversight, technical soundness and safety, privacy and data management, transparency, diversity, non-discrimination and equity, environmental and social well-being, and accountability.
"Setting a framework for Responsible AI is not just ideal, but it is necessary for today's security landscape," said John Navarro, Global President of Technology Solutions at Prosegur Security. "Prosegur is leading the charge by ensuring Responsible AI through our new policy, and by setting expectations for our employees and partners to uphold a defined set of standards."
When developing, acquiring, or implementing AI solutions, Prosegur will ensure that all projects have respect for human autonomy to ensure AI systems are designed to enhance people's cognitive, social and cultural skills. Prosegur will ensure that AI systems do not cause harm or damage, that the development, deployment, and use of AI systems are equitable, and that all processes involving AI development are transparent and third party providers are held to the same standards.
In order to comply with AI requirements, Prosegur has developed an AI governance model that includes the implementation of a corporate or local board, depending on where the project is located. Prosegur will hire a Chief Ethics Officer, who will oversee compliance with the new policy and ensure Responsible AI is implemented with new technologies.
"I'm excited to be part of a team that will lay the groundwork for current and future technologies and part of a company that cares about safeguarding its users through Responsible AI," said Mike Dunn, Chief Technology Officer at Prosegur Security. "With the implementation of Prosegur's Responsible AI Policy, development of an AI governance model, and hiring of a Chief Ethics Officer, Prosegur will continue to be an innovative leader in the global security industry."
With a focus on innovation in emerging technologies at the forefront of security, Prosegur is incorporating AI and other advanced security technologies into its processes and solutions. To excel in security innovation, Prosegur's security operations centers are now equipped with a universal artificial intelligence platform called Prosegur GenzAI™. Built on a global edge cloud platform, this AI solution hosts, distributes, executes, and integrates a variety of algorithms that increase the human capabilities of security professionals through Prosegur's control centers. Prosegur utilizes and applies its GenzAI™ platform to a number of AI-equipped solutions, allowing them to uniquely include remote security control, remote service from security operations centers, and intelligent audio and video analytics. Each solution meets the Responsible AI Policy to ensure safe and ethical implementation.
For more information about Prosegur Security and its AI solutions, visit https://www.prosegur.us.
Prosegur makes the world safer by taking care of people and businesses while remaining at the forefront of innovation. The company is a global security leader operating in 26 countries, with over 165,000 employees and 26 command centers spread around the globe. In the U.S., the company offers a range of security services, guarding services, technology solutions, security operations centers, global risk services, and cybersecurity services. Prosegur prides itself on helping organizations large and small solve their security challenges through technology, teamwork, innovation and relentless customer focus.
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BOISE, Idaho — For the 212th time in the storied cross-county men's basketball rivalry, the College of Idaho is set to battle Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in the second game of the 2022 United Heritage Mayors' Cup Tuesday in Caldwell.
Back on Nov. 22 in Nampa, the Yotes pulled off a 70-67 victory over the Nighthawks in an overtime thriller at the Johnson Sports Center.
Hailey native and sophomore guard Johnny Radford led C of I with 18 points in the win. Nighthawks' point guard Tru Allen out of Lapwai also scored 18 points in game one of the series.
Once again, KTVB Sports Director Jay Tust will be on the call with analyst and Boise State basketball great Brian King for game two of the 2022 United Heritage Mayors' Cup series. KTVB sports anchor Brady Frederick will serve as sideline reporter for Tuesday's contest.
Tipoff is set for 7:07 p.m. MT Tuesday. Game two of the 2022 Mayors' Cup will air live on KTVB Channel 7.2, KTVB.COM, KTVB+ on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, KTVB's YouTube channel and the KTVB mobile app.
The Nighthawks out of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) enter Tuesday's exhibition matchup with a 3-5 overall record and a 1-1 mark in GNAC play. NNU is coming off a 62-54 win over Western Oregon University on Saturday, Dec. 3.
After dropping its season opener at Arizona Christian University, C of I has won seven-straight games. The Yotes are 2-0 in the Cascade Collegiate Conference, with recent wins over Southern Oregon (67-59) and Oregon Tech (77-69).
According to College of Idaho Athletics, the recorded history of the Mayors' Cup series began in 1993. The two Gem State rivals have faced off 211 times in men's hoops, with C of I holding a 122-82 advantage in countable games, and NNU owning a 5-2 lead in exhibition battles.
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BERLIN (AP) — Marco Richter scored his first goal since recovering from treatment for a testicular tumor to seal Hertha Berlin’s first win of the season as it beat Augsburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Richter had made his first appearance, since undergoing treatment, in last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund when he hit the crossbar.
The 24-year-old winger went one better against his former club Augsburg, tapping home from close range after Davie Selke had unselfishly passed the ball to him to finish off a counterattack and wrap up the match in stoppage time.
Richter progressed through the ranks at Augsburg before joining Hertha last year.
Dodi Lukebakio had headed in Marvin Plattenhardt’s cross in the 57th minute for the opener.
Augsburg, which has now lost all but one of its five matches, could have taken the lead in the 28th but Mergim Berisha’s finish came off the base of the left post.
Unbeaten Borussia Mönchengladbach played Mainz later Sunday.
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BANGKOK (AP) — The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost four meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project.
The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kilogram (646-pound) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
The stingray was snagged by a local fisherman south of Stung Treng in northeastern Cambodia. The fisherman alerted a nearby team of scientists from the Wonders of the Mekong project, which has publicized its conservation work in communities along the river.
The scientists arrived within hours of getting a post-midnight call with the news, and were amazed at what they saw.
“Yeah, when you see a fish this size, especially in freshwater, it is hard to comprehend, so I think all of our team was stunned,” Wonders of the Mekong leader Zeb Hogan said in an online interview from the University of Nevada in Reno. The university is partnering with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration and USAID, the U.S. government’s international development agency.
Freshwater fish are defined as those that spend their entire lives in freshwater, as opposed to giant marine species such as bluefin tuna and marlin, or fish that migrate between fresh and saltwater like the huge beluga sturgeon.
The stingray’s catch was not just about setting a new record, he said.
“The fact that the fish can still get this big is a hopeful sign for the Mekong River, ” Hogan said, noting that the waterway faces many environmental challenges.
The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is home to several species of giant freshwater fish but environmental pressures are rising. In particular, scientists fear a major program of dam building in recent years may be seriously disrupting spawning grounds.
“Big fish globally are endangered. They’re high-value species. They take a long time to mature. So if they’re fished before they mature, they don’t have a chance to reproduce,” Hogan said. “A lot of these big fish are migratory, so they need large areas to survive. They’re impacted by things like habitat fragmentation from dams, obviously impacted by overfishing. So about 70% of giant freshwater fish globally are threatened with extinction, and all of the Mekong species.”
The team that rushed to the site inserted a tagging device near the tail of the mighty fish before releasing it. The device will send tracking information for the next year, providing unprecedented data on giant stingray behavior in Cambodia.
“The giant stingray is a very poorly understood fish. Its name, even its scientific name, has changed several times in the last 20 years,” Hogan said. “It’s found throughout Southeast Asia, but we have almost no information about it. We don’t know about its life history. We don’t know about its ecology, about its migration patters.”
Researchers say it’s the fourth giant stingray reported in the same area in the past two months, all of them females. They think this may be a spawning hotspot for the species.
Local residents nicknamed the stingray “Boramy,” or “full moon,” because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed on June 14. In addition to the honor of having caught the record-breaker, the lucky fisherman was compensated at market rate, meaning he received a payment of around $600. | https://wgntv.com/news/trending/worlds-largest-recorded-freshwater-fish-caught-in-cambodia/ | 2022-06-20 19:09:03 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/trending/worlds-largest-recorded-freshwater-fish-caught-in-cambodia/ |
NEW YORK — Amber Heard says she doesn't blame the jury that awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million after a contentious six-week libel trial in her first post-verdict interview.
“I don’t blame them," Heard told “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie in an interview clip aired Monday on NBC. "I actually understand. He’s a beloved character and people feel they know him. He’s a fantastic actor.”
“Today” plans to air more of its interview with Heard on Tuesday and Wednesday. The interview is airing nearly two weeks after the verdict, which also saw Heard awarded $2 million over her claim that one of Depp's attorneys defamed her.
Depp sued Heard for libel in Virginia over a December 2018 op-ed she wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” His lawyers said he was defamed by the article even though it never mentioned his name.
The verdicts brought an end to a televised trial that Depp hopes will help restore his reputation, though it turned into a spectacle that offered a window into a volatile marriage and both actors emerged with unclear prospects for their careers.
Guthrie pressed Heard on her credibility and what it meant to jurors in the clips released Monday. “There’s no polite way to say it. The jury looked at the evidence you presented. They listened to your testimony and they did not believe you," she said. "They thought you were lying.”
Heard responded, “How could they not come to that conclusion? They had sat in those seats and heard over three weeks of non-stop, relentless testimony from paid employees” and witnesses the actor described as “randos” or random people.
Depp, who has not yet done a formal interview about the case, has said the verdict “gave me my life back." Heard said in a statement after the verdict that she was heartbroken, while her attorney said in a separate “Today” interview that her client was “demonized” on social media and she plans to appeal the judgment.
“I don’t care what one thinks about me or what judgments you want to make about what happened in the privacy of my own home, in my marriage, behind closed doors. I don’t presume the average person should know those things, and so I don’t take it personally,” Heard told Guthrie.
“You still couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me that you think on social media there’s been a fair representation. You cannot tell me that you think that this has been fair,” Heard said.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Poland announced separate takeovers of natural gas companies that had links to Russian energy giant Gazprom on Monday, saying the moves were aimed at securing supply as Europe struggles with an energy crisis tied to the war in Ukraine.
Germany said it is nationalizing the former German subsidiary of Gazprom months after it was put under the control of a government agency, its latest nationalization in the energy industry since Russia’s invasion.
The government cited the debt load of the company, which has been renamed Securing Energy for Europe, and said it was making the move to head off the danger of bankruptcy and ensure that it keeps running. The Economy Ministry said that SEFE, which is involved in the trade, transport and storage of natural gas in Germany and neighboring countries, is “a key company for Germany’s energy supply.”
Poland’s government, meanwhile, said it has taken “temporary compulsory management” of Gazprom’s share in the Yamal gas pipeline system in Polish territory. It said the takeover was needed for the country’s energy security and to ensure smooth decision-making in a company vital for gas flows.
As European countries supported Ukraine, Russia slashed supplies of natural gas used to heat homes, generate electricity and power industry, creating an energy crisis that is fueling inflation and forcing some factories to shut down as prices have risen.
Germany, a major importer of Russian gas before the war, hasn’t received any gas from Russia since the end of August, while Poland was cut off in April.
Polish Minister for Development and Technology Waldemar Buda said the management takeover was necessary to ensure the proper functioning of EuRoPol Gaz pipeline company, owned by PAO Gazprom and Poland’s energy giant PKN Orlen.
After Poland sanctioned PAO Gazprom over the war in Ukraine, Buda said there was a “decision stalemate” at EuRoPol Gaz, with the Polish operator having “no partner” to decide on the necessary maintenance work with.
“We are doing everything possible to eliminate the effects of Russia’s aggression and to eliminate Russian capital and Russian influence,” Buda said.
In Germany, confusion over ownership and sanctions also played into the decision to nationalize a former Gazprom subsidiary.
In early April, the German government put its network regulator in charge of what was then Gazprom Germania after an opaque move by the former parent company to cut ties with the unit. The regulator was appointed as the company’s trustee, with the right to dismiss and appoint managers.
The company was subsequently hit with sanctions by Russia in a tit-for-tat move for Western sanctions over Ukraine.
Germany’s Economy Ministry said the Russian sanctions put the company in a difficult financial situation and that business partners and banks have either ended ties with it or declined to build new ones as a result of the unclear ownership situation.
SEFE already had received 11.8 billion euros ($12.2 billion) in government loans to stabilize the company. That is now being increased to 13.8 billion euros.
The government is taking over SEFE via a capital cut that removes previous stockholders, along with an injection of some 225.6 million euros in new capital under the umbrella of a government-held holding company.
It’s the latest energy sector nationalization by Germany. In September, the government said German authorities were taking control of three Russian-owned oil refineries to ensure energy security. Two subsidiaries of Russian oil giant Rosneft were put under the administration of the national network regulator.
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A MARTÍNEZ, HOST:
Fifty years ago this week, the first-ever cellphone call was made.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "HOTLINE BLING")
DRAKE: (Singing) You used to call me on my cellphone.
MARTÍNEZ: No, not that. Engineer Martin Cooper made that call from a New York City sidewalk and says it went something like this.
MARTIN COOPER: I called my counterpart at Bell Laboratories, a guy named Dr. Joel Engel. And I told him, Joel, I'm calling you from a real cellular telephone - a handheld unit. And I thought I could hear gnashing of teeth at the other end, but Joel was polite. And then I went on to other phone calls.
MARTÍNEZ: That's right. The first-ever cellphone call was a troll. Cooper and his team at Motorola began designing the cellphone in November of 1972. At the time, car phones were the most mobile device on the market, and only about a hundred thousand people had them.
COOPER: For years, my colleagues and I at Motorola had a dream that everyone someday would be free to talk wherever they were, would be unleashed from the copper wires that tied them to the network.
MARTÍNEZ: Thing is, their prototype was the size of a brick and weighed about 2 1/2 pounds.
COOPER: The battery life was only 20 minutes, but that was not a problem 'cause you couldn't hold that heavy thing up for more than 20 minutes.
MARTÍNEZ: Today, there are more cellphones than there are people. As of 2021, there were approximately 8.6 billion subscriptions for mobile devices. And calls from these mobile devices are being used to connect with family, friends, colleagues and, yes, the occasional troll.
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35-year partnership, fueled by generosity of teammates, suppliers and customers, continues to impact the lives of children in communities across the country
TEMPLE, Texas, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McLane Company, Inc., a leading supply chain services company that provides grocery and foodservice solutions, has surpassed $100 million in donations to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). Since 1987, McLane has helped raise more than $101 million through local fundraising efforts, hospital donations, underwriting of CMN Hospitals operations and supplier campaign support.
McLane's partnership serves to fund critical, life-saving treatments and health care services, innovative research and financial assistance for 170 children's hospitals dedicated to advancing the health of 10 million children each year across the U.S. and Canada.
"At McLane, there is a sense of pride and dedication among our teammates that stems from giving back to the communities we serve. Our longstanding partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals allows us and our supplier and customer partners to join forces in making a difference in the lives of children with critical needs across the country," said Tony Frankenberger, CEO of McLane. "We're proud to have reached this milestone and will continue our steadfast support for years to come."
A large part of McLane's support for CMN Hospitals comes from grassroots fundraising at more than 75 distribution centers across the country. Distribution centers engage their local communities in supporting local hospitals through a variety of events and fundraise directly with employee payroll giving programs. Their efforts demonstrate McLane teammates' deeply held commitment to CMN Hospitals, and their impact is evident:
- McLane Phoenix recently supported the 21st Annual Duel in the Desert Golf Tournament raising more than $30,000 benefitting Phoenix Children's Hospital while Charles Pray, McLane Phoenix division general manager, serves as a Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation corporate executive board member.
- McLane Suneast's annual golf tournament, employee giving and other initiatives have raised more than $2 million for CMN Hospitals in Central Florida since 1997.
- McLane Northeast and McLane Southwest have each raised over $1 million for local member hospitals of CMN Hospitals in their respective communities.
McLane also provides support for CMN Hospitals' corporate events including the Program Director of the Year Award, presented to a local member hospital program director who exhibits selfless service, commitment and dedication. The award winner receives a $10,000 donation from McLane to their local member children's hospital.
Additionally, the McLane supplier community has generously joined in fundraising efforts and company-wide events like fishing and clay shoot tournaments as well as the McLane Charity Golf Classic, which raised $800,000 this year while helping to foster successful partnerships for CMN Hospitals.
"For 35 years, McLane has shown an unwavering commitment to change kids' health to change the future. We're immensely grateful to their leadership, team members, suppliers and customers for decades of generosity," said Teri Nestel, president and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "We're delighted to celebrate over $100 million raised and the support provided to help local member children's hospitals fulfill their most urgent needs."
To learn more about the partnership between McLane and CMN Hospitals, visit our community page.
McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders in the United States, providing grocery and foodservice solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants. Through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, McLane operates more than 80 distribution centers and one of the nation's largest private truck fleets. The company buys, sells, and delivers more than 50,000 consumer products to nearly 110,000 locations across the U.S. Additionally, McLane provides alcoholic beverage distribution through its subsidiary, Empire Distributors, Inc. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK). Visit mclaneco.com for more information.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.
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LANCASTER -- The human remains discovered in a car found in the Connecticut River on Aug. 6, 2021, have been positively identified as Alberta Leeman.
The New Hampshire State Police, in conjunction with NH Fish & Game, Gorham Police Department, and the NH Medical Examiner’s Office, made the announcement on Friday via news release.
Leeman was last seen in July 1978. At the time of her disappearance, Leeman was 63 years old.
DNA testing by Bode Technology compared a DNA sample of Leeman’s relative to the human remains found within the vehicle registered to Leeman. The testing confirmed the identity of Leeman, who had been missing for decades.
Leeman’s remains were examined by Forensic Anthropologist(s) and the NH Medical Examiner’s Office. Leeman died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident that occurred in July 1978. The cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries sustained during the collision. The events surrounding Leeman’s death are not considered to be suspicious.
Leeman's family appreciates the diligent efforts of law enforcement and their medical partners that have brought this investigation to conclusion, according to a news release.
On or about July 26, 1978, Leeman — without telling anyone where she was going — left her apartment and drove off, never to be seen again.
On Aug. 6, 2021, members of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s underwater search and dive teams located Leeman’s vehicle in the Connecticut River and recovered her remains.
Leeman's daugther, Nancy McLain, told the Union Leader in August 2021 that it appeared Leeman was headed to visit her in Gilman, Vt., when her car left River Road and went into the Connecticut River, settling some 14 feet down on the riverbed. She said for the first several days, the families in Gilman and Gorham called each other, asking whether they had seen Leeman, each thinking she was with the other.
Eventually, when it became clear that no one had seen Leeman or knew what happened to her, the family contacted Gorham police, who went to their mother’s apartment and found she was not there.
Leeman’s disappearance became a cold case. But in September 2017, state police and Fish and Game unlocked the mystery of a similar disappearance. Divers found a pickup truck in the Androscoggin River in Errol with the remains of Tony Imondi, 26, of Errol. He was last seen at a horseshoe tournament in town on July 1, 1998. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/human-remains-found-in-car-in-connecticut-river-in-2021-are-identified-via-dna-testing/article_0c0556a5-2271-556d-9bbf-a8ada3def5f6.html | 2022-05-20 21:51:35 | 0 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/human-remains-found-in-car-in-connecticut-river-in-2021-are-identified-via-dna-testing/article_0c0556a5-2271-556d-9bbf-a8ada3def5f6.html |
NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMX (Security Matters) plc (NASDAQ:SMX; SMXWW) is pleased to announce as part of its global growth strategy, that Mr. Oliver Buckle-Wright will be joining the SMX team as its Vice President of Client Success, with a starting date of July 1, 2023.
Mr. Buckle-Wright joins SMX after over 13 years at Brink's Global Services Limited as their Director of Strategy & Business Development followed by Senior Commercial Director for the past 3 years.
Mr. Buckle-Wright is an experienced global executive with a distinguished history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry as well as being skilled in negotiations, operations management, sales, and business development. The Company expects that Mr. Buckle-Wright's experience along with his understanding of SMX's technology will help expedite SMX's growth plans, particularly within the mining industry.
"I am delighted to join SMX to help scale what is a critical solution to the international community who are rightly demanding better transparency, traceability, recycling and accountability across the production, manufacturing, and supply chain sectors. On a personal note, to join such a strong team and provide organizations with the technology solutions they need to navigate the reporting and audit demands relating to the circular economy were the key reasons for me joining SMX. I look forward to working with our customers and my new colleagues," Mr. Buckle-Wright stated.
About SMX
As global businesses faces new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.
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Cincinnati wasn't even the American Athletic Conference leader in sacks before Saturday. With one big night against Tulsa, the Bearcats begin this week at the top of the national chart.
Cincinnati tied a conference record with 11 sacks against the Golden Hurricane, matching the most in a Bowl Subdivision game in three seasons.
Jabari Taylor had a team-high 2.5 sacks and 10 players were credited with at least a half-sack. The Bearcats finished with 15 tackles for loss.
The last team with 11 sacks was Buffalo, which did it against Akron last season. No has had more since Miami (Ohio) had 12 against Akron in 2019.
The Bearcats’ season total of 23 sacks leads the nation, and their 92 since 2020 rank fifth, according to Sportradar.
THE 200 CLUB
Four players had 200-yard rushing games to raise the season total to 10.
Marquez Cooper of Kent State carried a national season-high 40 times for 240 yards against Ohio. Syracuse's Sean Tucker had 23 carries for 232 yards against Wagner.
Northern Illinois' Harrison Waylee ran 30 times for 230 yards against Ball State, the most allowed by the Cardinals since 2008.
Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs had 18 runs for 206 yards against Arkansas.
3X PICKS
Utah cornerback Clark Phillips intercepted three passes against Oregon State, most in a Bowl Subdivision game this season, and returned one 38 yards for a touchdown.
Phillips now has seven interceptions in his career and a pick-six three seasons in a row. He did it against Washington State in 2020 and again in 2021.
Utah's previous three-interception game was by Robert Johnson at Colorado State in 2009. The Utes hadn't had a player do it in a home game since 1970.
DANTE'S ON FIRE
Kent State's Dante Cephas set the national season high for receiving yards with his 246 against Ohio. His 13 catches are tied for second most in an FBS game.
Cephas, averaging a Mid-American Conference-leading 100.2 yards receiving per game, broke the school single-game record set by Eugene Baker in 1997.
Cephas did most of his work in the second half, when he caught 11 balls for 230 yards.
PERFECT DAY
Syracuse's Garrett Shrader was 17 for 17 in a 59-0 win over Wagner to become the first quarterback since at least 2000 to finish a game with a completion rate of 100% on so many attempts, according to Sportradar.
Of the 17 passes, 11 went for more than 10 yards, with his longest going for 32. He had 238 yards passing when he left after three quarters.
Shrader entered the game against the Orange's winless opponent from the Championship Subdivision having hit 66.4% of his passes to rank 45th nationally. He enters this week 12th at 70.9%.
LONGEST FIELD GOAL
Missouri's Harrison Mevis kicked the longest field goal of the season in the FBS when he connected from 56 yards against Georgia.
Mevis' five field goals against the Bulldogs tied the school record, and he became the first Tigers kicker with at least four of 40 yards or longer in the same game.
Mevis also kicked a 52-yarder in the 26-22 loss and is 3 for 4 for the season from 50 or longer.
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March 30 at Boston, 2:10 p.m.
April 1 at Boston, 4:10 p.m.
April 2 at Boston, 1:35 p.m.
April 3 at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
April 4 at Texas, 8:05 p.m.
April 5 at Texas, 2:05 p.m.
April 6 N.Y. Yankees, 3:05 p.m.
April 8 N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
April 9 N.Y. Yankees, 1:35 p.m.
April 10 Oakland, 6:35 p.m.
April 11 Oakland, 6:35 p.m.
April 12 Oakland, 6:35 p.m.
April 13 Oakland, 1:05 p.m.
April 14 at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.
April 15 at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.
April 16 at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.
April 18 at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
April 19 at Washington, 7:05 p.m.
April 21 Detroit, 7:05 p.m.
April 22 Detroit, 7:05 p.m.
April 23 Detroit, 1:35 p.m.
April 24 Boston, 6:35 p.m.
April 25 Boston, 6:35 p.m.
April 26 Boston, 1:05 p.m.
April 27 at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.
April 28 at Detroit, 6:40 p.m.
April 29 at Detroit, 1:10 p.m.
April 30 at Detroit, 1:40 p.m.
May 2 at Kansas City, 7:40 p.m.
May 3 at Kansas City, 7:40 p.m.
May 4 at Kansas City, 2:10 p.m.
May 5 at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m.
May 6 at Atlanta, 7:15 p.m.
May 7 at Atlanta, 11:35 a.m.
May 8 Tampa Bay, 6:35 p.m.
May 9 Tampa Bay, 6:35 p.m.
May 10 Tampa Bay, 6:35 p.m.
May 12 Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
May 13 Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.
May 14 Pittsburgh, 1:35 p.m.
May 15 L.A. Angels, 6:35 p.m.
May 16 L.A. Angels, 6:35 p.m.
May 17 L.A. Angels, 6:35 p.m.
May 18 L.A. Angels, 12:35 p.m.
May 19 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
May 20 at Toronto, 3:07 p.m.
May 21 at Toronto, 1:37 p.m.
May 23 at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
May 24 at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
May 25 at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
May 26 Texas, 7:05 p.m.
May 27 Texas, 4:05 p.m.
May 28 Texas, 1:35 p.m.
May 29 Cleveland, 1:05 p.m.
May 30 Cleveland, 7:05 p.m.
May 31 Cleveland, 3:05 p.m.
June 2 at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.
June 3 at San Francisco, 10:05 p.m.
June 4 at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.
June 6 at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m.
June 7 at Milwaukee, 7:40 p.m.
June 8 at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m.
June 9 Kansas City, 7:05 p.m.
June 10 Kansas City, 4:05 p.m.
June 11 Kansas City, 1:35 p.m.
June 13 Toronto, 7:05 p.m.
June 14 Toronto, 7:05 p.m.
June 15 Toronto, 1:05 p.m.
June 16 at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
June 17 at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.
June 18 at Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.
June 20 at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.
June 21 at Tampa Bay, 12:10 p.m.
June 23 Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
June 24 Seattle, 4:05 p.m.
June 25 Seattle, 1:35 p.m.
June 26 Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m.
June 27 Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m.
June 28 Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m.
June 30 Minnesota, 7:05 p.m.
July 1 Minnesota, 4:05 p.m.
July 2 Minnesota, 12:05 p.m.
July 3 at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 4 at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.
July 5 at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 6 at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 7 at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m.
July 8 at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.
July 9 at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.
July 14 Miami, 7:05 p.m.
July 15 Miami, 7:05 p.m.
July 16 Miami, 1:35 p.m.
July 17 L.A. Dodgers, 7:05 p.m.
July 18 L.A. Dodgers, 7:05 p.m.
July 19 L.A. Dodgers, 1:05 p.m.
July 20 at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.
July 21 at Tampa Bay, 6:40 p.m.
July 22 at Tampa Bay, 4:10 p.m.
July 23 at Tampa Bay, 1:40 p.m.
July 24 at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.
July 25 at Philadelphia, 6:40 p.m.
July 26 at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.
July 28 N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 29 N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.
July 30 N.Y. Yankees, 1:35 p.m.
July 31 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Aug. 1 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Aug. 2 at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.
Aug. 3 at Toronto, 3:07 p.m.
Aug. 4 N.Y. Mets, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 5 N.Y. Mets, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 6 N.Y. Mets, 1:35 p.m.
Aug. 8 Houston, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 9 Houston, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 10 Houston, 12:35 p.m.
Aug. 11 at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
Aug. 12 at Seattle, 9:40 p.m.
Aug. 13 at Seattle, 4:10 p.m.
Aug. 14 at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.
Aug. 15 at San Diego, 9:40 p.m.
Aug. 16 at San Diego, 8:40 p.m.
Aug. 18 at Oakland, 9:40 p.m.
Aug. 19 at Oakland, 9:07 p.m.
Aug. 20 at Oakland, 4:07 p.m.
Aug. 22 Toronto, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 23 Toronto, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 24 Toronto, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 25 Colorado, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 26 Colorado, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 27 Colorado, 1:35 p.m.
Aug. 28 Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 29 Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m.
Aug. 30 Chicago White Sox, 1:05 p.m.
Sept. 1 at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.
Sept. 2 at Arizona, 8:10 p.m.
Sept. 3 at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.
Sept. 4 at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.
Sept. 5 at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.
Sept. 6 at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m.
Sept. 8 at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
Sept. 9 at Boston, 4:10 p.m.
Sept. 10 at Boston, 1:35 p.m.
Sept. 11 St. Louis, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 12 St. Louis, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 13 St. Louis, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 14 Tampa Bay, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 15 Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 16 Tampa Bay, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 17 Tampa Bay, 1:35 p.m.
Sept. 18 at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Sept. 19 at Houston, 8:10 p.m.
Sept. 20 at Houston, 2:10 p.m.
Sept. 21 at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.
Sept. 22 at Cleveland, 7:10 p.m.
Sept. 23 at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.
Sept. 24 at Cleveland, 1:40 p.m.
Sept. 26 Washington, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 27 Washington, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 28 Boston, 6:35 p.m.
Sept. 29 Boston, 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 30 Boston, 7:05 p.m.
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Get ready for new emoji to hit your iPhone soon. A total of 31 new emoji designs arrived on iOS with the release of the first iOS 16.4 beta.
The new emoji include a shaking-head smiley, animals like a moose and a goose and additional heart colors, including plain pink and light blue. The plain pink heart has been a long-sought emoji, according to Emojipedia, which named it one of the site's top emoji requests in 2015. Last year's big emoji drop in iOS 15.4 included a melting face, a biting lip and a pregnant man, with 37 new designs total.
Emojipedia said the new emoji all come from Unicode's September 2022 recommendation list, Emoji 15.0.
There isn't any word yet on when the new emoji will be available across iOS devices, and the designs of the new emoji might change between now and their final release on iOS.
Apple issued a handful of bug fixes and patches with the release of iOS 16.3.1 on Feb. 13, a few weeks after the release of new features in iOS 16.3 in January.
For more, check out how to decipher each emoji and take a look at the emoji you may have missed with the release of iOS 15.4.
Here's the full list of new emoji in iOS 16.4 beta
- Shaking Face
- Pink Heart
- Light Blue Heart
- Grey Heart
- Donkey
- Moose
- Goose
- Wing
- Jellyfish
- Hyacinth
- Pea Pod
- Ginger
- Folding Hand Fan
- Hair Pick
- Flute
- Maracas
- Khanda
- Wireless
- Rightward Pushing Hand
- Leftward Pushing Hand
- Black Bird
- Rightward Pushing Hand: Light Skin Tone
- Rightward Pushing Hand: Medium-Light Skin Tone
- Rightward Pushing Hand: Medium Skin Tone
- Rightward Pushing Hand: Medium-Dark Skin Tone
- Rightward Pushing Hand: Dark Skin Tone
- Leftward Pushing Hand: Light Skin Tone
- Leftward Pushing Hand: Medium-Light Skin Tone
- Leftward Pushing Hand: Medium Skin Tone
- Leftward Pushing Hand: Medium-Dark Skin Tone
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It's the end of an era for Elton John superfans. The 76-year-old is giving his final UK performance when he headlines the Glastonbury Festival today.
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It's the end of an era for Elton John superfans. The 76-year-old is giving his final UK performance when he headlines the Glastonbury Festival today.
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While New York's governor has toughened gun laws in a bill signing, Tennessee's governor is focusing on "hardening" schools — showing how differently states are addressing gun violence.
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While New York's governor has toughened gun laws in a bill signing, Tennessee's governor is focusing on "hardening" schools — showing how differently states are addressing gun violence.
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SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — So much has been invested in clean energy that there can be no rolling back of moves to end carbon emissions, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Sunday.
Kerry noted that if countries deliver on promises to phase out polluting fossil fuels, the world can limit average global warming to 1.7 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), better than the worst case scenarios but still above the current limit of 1.5 C global warming above pre-industrial levels.
“We’re in a very different place than where we were a year ago, let alone two and three years ago,” Kerry said in an interview with The Associated Press.
“But we’re not doing everything we said we’d do,” he said, after attending a meeting of energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations. “A lot of countries need to step up including ours to reduce emissions faster, deploy renewables faster, bring new technologies online faster all of that has to happen.”
Kerry said the G-7 talks in northeastern Japan’s Sapporo were “really constructive” in yielding a show of unity for phasing out use of unabated fossil fuels that emit greenhouse gases.
A meeting Thursday of President Joe Biden’s Major Economies Forum, which includes leaders of 20 nations that account for more than three-quarters of global carbon emissions, offers another opportunity for committing resources to the goal of reaching zero emissions by 2050, Kerry said.
“The United States and all the developed world has the responsibility to help the developing world through this crisis,” he said. “Those countries will really determine what happens. If they will reduce, if they will take the lead, if they will start deploying the new technologies, if they will stop using unabated fossil fuels, we’ll up the chance of winning this battle.”
Kerry held out hope for cooperation with China on climate despite friction over Taiwan, human rights, technology and other issues, saying he had a “very good conversation” with his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, just days earlier.
“We agreed that we need to get back together personally, visit and try to see what we can find to work on together to accelerate the process. Is that doable? I hope so,” Kerry said.
The Biden administration has moved aggressively to entice companies to invest in electric vehicles and other cleaner energy technologies. While the U.S. still lags some other countries in use of EVs, the market is changing as consumer preferences evolve and manufacturers invest billions.
No one person can roll back what’s happening in the climate sector, Kerry said, “because private companies have made major bets on the future and they’re not going to reverse them.”
One area where much more needs to be done is in climate financing, Kerry said, even though developed countries were close to their $100 billion goal in annual support for developing nations. In 2020, $83 billion was committed.
The annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund last week in Washington were a start, “but they’re not enough. They didn’t produce enough of a change, in our judgement, to really unleash the kind of finance support that’s necessary.
“Our hope … is that over the course over the next weeks and months more will be put on the table, more will be agreed upon and we can move faster,” he said.
The hope is to reform the structure of finance to get such multilateral development banks to lend more and at better rates.
“Anyone is going to look pretty critically at what’s going to happen with their money,” Kerry said, noting that “there’s a lot of money and it’s looking for these deals right now.”
The Inflation Reduction Act is a major step toward incentivizing climate-friendly investments, “sending a signal to the market place that there’s money to be made by transitioning and moving in the direction of clean energy technologies,” he said.
In the U.S., money will not be invested in new coal-fired power plants, because “there’s no such thing as clean coal,” Kerry said. “The marketplace is not supporting that. Investors are not supporting that.”
Some countries, including Japan, have balked at setting a clear timeline for phasing out coal-fired plants, citing energy security. And for some countries, it’s a valid concern, Kerry said, though he added, “I think energy security is being exaggerated in some cases.”
The greater imperative is to do whatever is possible to draw down carbon emissions, given the millions of people who die each year due to unclean air, extreme heat and other dire consequences of climate change.
“If we’re going to be responsible, we have to turn around and figure out how we are going to more rapidly terminate the emissions. We have to cut the emissions that are warming the planet and heading us inexorably toward several tipping points beyond which there is no reverse,” Kerry said. | https://who13.com/science/ap-science/climate-envoy-kerry-no-rolling-back-clean-energy-transition/ | 2023-04-17 02:37:31 | 0 | https://who13.com/science/ap-science/climate-envoy-kerry-no-rolling-back-clean-energy-transition/ |
MADRID (AP) — Spanish league clubs expressed unease on Tuesday about payments by Barcelona to a referees’ official for years.
Barcelona has been under scrutiny since a state prosecutor was revealed to be probing club payments totaling millions of dollars to a company that belonged to the vice-president of the Spanish federation’s refereeing committee. Barcelona has denied any wrongdoing, saying it paid for technical reports on referees but never tried to influence their decisions in games.
The league released a statement saying the majority of clubs showed “deep concern about this case, which they consider to be of the utmost seriousness.”
League president Javier Tebas said the case damaged the reputation of Spanish soccer and Barcelona president Joan Laporta “should resign if he can’t explain the payments.”
Laporta said on Tuesday the club will soon explain itself, but attacked what he called a campaign to try and damage Barcelona’s name.
“Tebas has always showed that he is anti-Barcelona,” Laporta said. “He tries to destabilize us. But I’m not going to give him the satisfaction of resigning.”
Barcelona said it started its own investigation into the case with outside help.
The league said the proposal of a joint statement from the clubs against Barcelona received “unanimous support” of all clubs in the first and second divisions with the exception of Barcelona and Real Madrid, “who objected to the joint statement for different reasons.” Madrid president Florentino Pérez has been historically at odds with Tebas.
The league and the clubs’ executive committee “reject and condemn the facts, and are deeply concerned and actively working to clarify any irregularities that may have occurred.”
Sevilla and Espanyol released statements on Monday about their worries.
The league said it was “following this matter very closely and will act firmly within the powers and limits allowed by law.”
The league said it sent a letter to the prosecutor’s office and offered to help different European bodies that may investigate the case. It said any other actions it took will not be made public to safeguard the investigation.
The payments, which have yet to be linked to any illegal or improper activity by Barcelona, were being investigated as part of a tax probe into the company by the former vice-president of the refereeing committee.
The league said sporting sanctions against Barcelona were not possible because the statute of limitations on the possible irregularities expired.
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INDIANAPOLIS — After officially signing a max contract extension with the Indiana Pacers Thursday, guard Tyrese Haliburton has been added to the 2023 USA Men’s National Team roster for the FIBA World Cup.
Haliburton and 11 other players will compete at the FIBA men’s World Cup in Manila from Aug. 25-Sept. 10.
This will be the third time for the 23-year-old has appeared on a USA Basketball roster, as he was a member of the U19 World Cup team in 2019 and the U.S. Select Team in 2021.
In addition, Haliburton made the all-tournament team after winning gold in 2019, while the 2021 USA Select Team trained alongside the 2021 USA Men’s National Team before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
“On behalf of USA Basketball, I’m thrilled to introduce the 2023 USA Men’s National Team, which features some of basketball’s brightest talent,” USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill said. “We are excited for the challenges ahead and look forward to the opportunity to compete at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup.
“I am confident that working together, and under the leadership of our outstanding coaching staff, this team will proudly represent the United States this summer in Manila.”
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr will serve as head coach and will be assisted by Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.
“My staff and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to coach such talented, team-oriented players,” Kerr said. “I’m confident this group will represent our country well, with effort, talent, and a commitment to winning together. We look forward to competing for a gold medal in the World Cup later this summer.”
On this year’s roster, nine players had previous experience playing for USA basketball and three players will make their debut as first-timers.
Here is the 2023 Team USA roster:
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ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election filed paperwork Friday seeking to compel testimony from a new batch of Trump allies, including former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed petitions seeking to have Gingrich and Flynn, as well as former White House lawyer Eric Herschmann and others, testify next month before a special grand jury that's been seated to aid her investigation.
They join a string of other high-profile Trump allies and advisers who have been called to testify in the probe. Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor and Trump attorney who's been told he could face criminal charges in the probe, testified in August. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's attempt to fight his subpoena is pending in a federal appeals court.
Flynn did not immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment, and his lawyer also did not immediately return an email seeking comment. Gingrich referred questions to his attorney, who did not immediately respond to a text message seeking comment. Herschmann could not immediately be reached for comment.
Willis has said she plans to take a monthlong break from public activity in the case leading up to the November midterm election, which is one month from Saturday.
Each of the petitions filed Friday seeks to have the potential witnesses appear in November after the election. But the process for securing testimony from out-of-state witnesses sometimes takes a while, so it appears Willis is putting the wheels in motion for activity to resume after her self-imposed pause.
When she wants to compel testimony from witnesses who don't live in Georgia, Willis has to use a process that involves getting judges in the states where they live to order them to appear. The petitions she filed Friday are essentially precursors to subpoenas.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, signed off on the petitions, certifying that each person whose testimony is sought is a “necessary and material” witness for the investigation.
The petition for Gingrich’s testimony relies on “information made publicly available” by the U.S. House committee that’s investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
It says he was involved along with others associated with the Trump campaign in a plan to run television ads that “repeated and relied upon false claims about fraud in the 2020 election” and encouraged members of the public to contact state officials to push them to challenge and overturn the election results based on those claims.
Gingrich wrote an email to people associated with the Trump campaign that said, “The goal is to arouse the country’s anger through new verifiable information the American people have never seen before,” the petition says. That would lead them to pressure state lawmakers and governors, he wrote.
Gingrich was also involved in a plan to have Republican fake electors sign certificates falsely stating that Trump had won the state and that they were the state’s official electors even though Democrat Joe Biden had won, the petition says. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Flynn-Gingrich-testimony-sought-in-Georgia-17494814.php | 2022-10-07 22:27:07 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Flynn-Gingrich-testimony-sought-in-Georgia-17494814.php |
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McCoy, Hatten connect on 4 TDs, Idaho routs EWU 48-16
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Gevani McCoy threw four touchdown passes to Hayden Hatten in the first half and Idaho raced past Eastern Washington 48-16 on Saturday.
The duo connected for 33-, 17- and 18-yard touchdowns on consecutive possessions for a 21-7 lead early in the second quarter.
Hatten, who finished with 10 catches for 146 yards, set a single-game record for receiving touchdowns with a 19-yard touchdown reception after Eastern had pulled within 21-10 on an 87-yard connection between Gunner Talkington and Nolan Ulm.
Roshaun Johnson scored on a 4-yard run and the Vandals (6-3, 5-1 Big Sky Conference) led 35-10 at the half.
McCoy finished 16 of 28 for 218 yards with two interceptions. Elisha Cummings had 16 carries for 128 yards and Johnson had a second touchdown run to close the scoring.
Talkington was 15 of 24 with a 75-yard scoring pass to Freddie Robertson but the Eagles (2-7, 1-5) only had nine first downs.
Idaho had 531 yards on offense, 308 on the ground.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — As the Kansas City Royals make a staffing pivot by firing President Dayton Moore, team ownership is also exposing increasing momentum on a stadium change.
While announcing Moore’s departure, majority team owner John Sherman dipped into the issue of a bringing Royals baseball downtown.
These discussion are becoming more real day-to-day.
Just this week, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce was in Detroit for a leadership conference. While there, a vice president and chief legal counsel for the Royals moderated a panel about the impact of downtown sports.
Sherman appeared happy to segue into stadium discussions Wednesday during his media availability on Moore. Envisioning a move away from the Truman Sports Complex, he said the team is already in talks with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jackson County.
“If you could dream a little bit — and I’m looking at some people who are working this — you’ve got to do more than dream. There’s a lot of legwork to be done here to finance this and build support for it,” Sherman said.
On that financing portion, those discussions are still in the dark.
City leaders, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, have expressed their own concerns, noting discussions between the Royals and the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
“They are talking about downtown baseball. I don’t build it up. But I will make a point for you all while these people can still hear me. There has been much discussion as to ‘Why would the city ever want to defend itself?'” Lucas said Monday.
“If you’re a city actor who is afraid that folks are going to make plans outside of your viewpoint that someday will just be handed to you, that might be one of those things. It’s the reason we’re concerned.”
Just last week, City Manager Brian Platt expressed concerns about lack of transparency from the Royals. The Royals owner said this in response:
“I don’t really understand why he said that because we’ve been very transparent and communicative with the mayor’s office. In fact, I think I have something on my calendar right now with the mayor,” Sherman said.
“You know, the city manager might have been linked to that contract he tried to have for a consultant. I think the good news there is that it’s clear to me that they want to work on this, and they want to help make it happen.”
What about the timeline? The Royals’ lease at the Truman Sports Complex goes until 2031, but ownership see synergy with the World Cup coming as well as the new stadium construction for the KC Current. So it’s possible they could be looking at an accelerated timeline. | https://www.ksn.com/sports/royals/momentum-building-for-downtown-stadium-within-royals-organization/ | 2022-09-23 00:26:08 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/sports/royals/momentum-building-for-downtown-stadium-within-royals-organization/ |
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has broken with the military-backed political party that helped him take office after a 2019 general election and joined a new rival party on Monday with which he is likely to seek another term this year.
Prayuth first seized power as army chief in a 2014 military coup and then became prime minister in a military government. He did not run in the 2019 election but was the prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party, which put together a post-election coalition that named him to the nation’s top political post.
On Monday, Prayuth formally joined Ruam Thai Sang Chart, or the United Thai Nation Party, which held its first meeting in August last year. The move had its roots in an often denied but barely concealed rift between him and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, a close military comrade for decades who became leader of the Palang Pracharath Party in 2020.
Their political falling out became clear when Palang Pracharath announced that Prawit would be its candidate for prime minister in this year’s general election, which must be held by May.
Prawit is widely seen as harboring ambitions for the top job and seemed visibly energized last year while serving as acting prime minister when Prayuth was temporarily suspended for legal reasons.
Prayuth gave a speech Monday at a campaign-style rally in Bangkok in which he said the main reason he was joining a new party was that “Thailand must continue to move forward.”
“I have been thinking how I could continue to solve the country’s problems. I can’t do this alone. I need a team, I need to work with what you call a political party,“ Prayuth told thousands of supporters wearing blue, red and white shirts, the colors of Thailand’s flag.
There are questions about Prayuth’s political viability. His popularity ratings are low, with critics accusing him of mishandling the economy and botching Thailand’s initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also limited by the constitution to serving a maximum of two more years as prime minister rather than a full term.
The 2014-2019 military government arranged election laws to favor the Palang Pracharath, but the party’s uninspiring performance in office and the steady strength of civilian-led parties have eaten away at its advantages.
Puangthong Pawakapan, a political science professor at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University, said Prayuth’s move to a new party shows he is eager to stay in power.
“However, this coming election is not going to be easy for him. Everyone knows that his new party is separate from the Palang Pracharath Party, but much weaker.”
A main contender for the prime minister’s job is Public Health Minister Anutin Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjai Thai party, a well-funded partner in Prayuth’s coalition government. It picked up many of the 14 members of Parliament who recently abandoned Palang Pracharath.
The main opposition party, Pheu Thai, remains popular. It is closely linked to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, and the military’s hostility to his political machine led to the downfall of Thaksin’s sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, as prime minister in 2014 and another army takeover.
Pheu Thai has announced that Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, will help lead its next election campaign.
Under Thailand’s election law, candidates must join parties 90 days before the polls, which must be held within 45 days of the end of the parliamentary session. Parliament’s term is scheduled to end on March 23, but the prime minister could call an earlier dissolution.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young says he and Hawks coach Nate McMillan have smoothed over their disagreement regarding his not attending a game last Friday.
Young, the team’s leading scorer, was out with a sore shoulder and did not attend the game the win over the Denver Nuggets. It is rare for an injured player not to attend a home game.
“I mean, it was just a situation,” Young told reporters after Monday’s morning shootaround. “I mean, we’re all grown men here and there’s some times we don’t always agree. And it’s unfortunate that private situations and private conversations got out to the public. But I guess that’s the world we live in now.
“But yeah, I’m just going to focus on basketball and focus on helping my team win. And that’s what I got to be focusing on.”
Young, who was in the lineup for the Hawks’ game against Oklahoma City, declined to take questions before the game, but McMillan told reporters before tipoff that he addressed the team and spoke with Young after the morning shootaround.
“Trae is a very competitive kid,” McMillan said. “He understands. We both want the same thing, which is to win games. Again, things happen. We’re not going to agree on everything. That happens in your family, too, right? It’s not always going to be a perfect situation. He’s going to be fine.
“He is a 24-year-old man that has a ton of talent. He wants to win big. I want to win big. We’re going to continue to work on ways to try to make that happen.”
The Athletic was the first to report that Young and McMillan disagreed about his participation in last Friday’s shootaround. The report said that Young wanted to get his shoulder treated instead of participating in the shootaround, while McMillan wanted Young to participate in the shootaround and get treated during the walkthrough.
When Young said he would not participate in the shootaround, McMillan said he could either come off the bench or miss the game entirely. Young opted for the latter, and the team listed him as inactive with the shoulder injury.
Young, who led the NBA in total points scored and total assists last season, was upset that the details went public.
“Like I said, it’s a private matter,” he said. “Again, made public, which is unfortunate. And if it was to stay private, it probably wouldn’t have been as big of a deal. But like I said, it’s unfortunate and my job, and my goal is to win championships. And that’s what I focus on.”
McMillan wanted to clarify that he never told Young to skip the game.
“One thing I that do want to respond (to), there was something said about me telling Trae to not show up for a game,” McMillan said. “I will never, ever and have never, ever told a player not to show up for a game. That’s just false.”
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U.S. attorney general to visit Minneapolis for ‘civil rights matter’ announcement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the killing of George Floyd, Attorney General Merrick Garland is visiting Minneapolis to make an announcement in “a civil rights matter.”
Justice Department and city officials declined on Thursday to confirm that Friday’s news conference at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis is to announce findings of that police department investigation. But a Justice Department advisory said Garland will be joined by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara and others. Also, a link to a Justice Department public webinar scheduled for Friday afternoon has the heading, “DOJ Presentation for MPD Investigative Findings.”
The “pattern or practice” investigation was launched in April 2021, a day after former officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the May 25, 2020, killing of Floyd. The Black man repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe then went limp as Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
The killing was recorded by a bystander and sparked months of mass protests as part of a broader national reckoning over racial injustice.
The federal investigation concerns whether the Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional or unlawful policing. Such investigations typically look at the use of force by officers, including force used during protests, and whether the department engages in discriminatory practices. The investigation also was expected to assess the way the department handled misconduct allegations and how it held officers accountable.
A similar investigation by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights led to a “court-enforceable settlement agreement” to revamp policing in the city and address the problems identified in the state investigation. Frey and state Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero signed the agreement in March.
The state investigation, which concluded in April 2022, found “significant racial disparities with respect to officers’ use of force, traffic stops, searches, citations, and arrests.” And it criticized “an organizational culture where some officers and supervisors use racist, misogynistic, and disrespectful language with impunity.”
Lucero said the legally binding agreement requires the city and the police department to make “transformational changes” to fix the organizational culture of the force, and that it could serve as a model for how cities, police departments and community members elsewhere work to stop race-based policing.
The federal investigation could prompt a separate but similar court-enforceable agreement, known as a consent decree, that would overlap the settlement with the state. Several police departments in other cities operate under consent decrees for alleged civil rights violations.
Floyd, 46, was arrested on suspicion of passing a counterfeit $20 bill for a pack of cigarettes at a corner market. He struggled with police when they tried to put him in a squad car, and they put the handcuffed man on the ground instead. As Chauvin pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck, J. Alexander Kueng held Floyd’s back, Thomas Lane held Floyd’s feet and Tou Thao kept bystanders back.
Chauvin, who is white, was sentenced to 22 1/2 years for murder. He also pleaded guilty to a federal charge of violating Floyd’s civil rights and was sentenced to 21 years in that case. He is serving the sentences concurrently at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona.
Kueng, Lane and Thao were convicted of federal charges in February 2022. All three were convicted of depriving Floyd of his right to medical care, and Thao and Kueng were also convicted of failing to intervene to stop Chauvin during the killing. Lane and Kueng have since pleaded guilty to a state count of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter, and in exchange counts of aiding and abetting murder were dropped.
Lane, who is white, is serving his 2 1/2-year federal sentence at a facility in Colorado. He is serving a three-year state sentence at the same time. Kueng, who is Black, is serving a three-year federal sentence in Ohio, while also serving a 3 1/2-year state sentence.
Thao, who is Hmong American, got a 3 1/2-year federal sentence. The judge in the state case found him guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter in May. Thao had said it “would be lying” to have pleaded guilty, and he agreed to let the judge decide the case. The judge set sentencing for Aug. 7.
___ Salter reported from O’Fallon, Missouri.
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Jonathan Seda and Martin Schall each knocked in a goal as Ferris won at home, 2-1, over Dwight-Morrow.
Cesar Tlatelpa preserved the win with five saves for Ferris (11-7), which played to a scoreless tie at halftime.
Dwight-Morrow is now 9-6-1.
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The lean, mean performance marketing machine to target the audience that buys, identify the leads that convert and prioritize the opportunities that close.
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today from the Forrester B2B Summit, Leadspace, the industry-recognized AI-powered B2B Customer Data Platform, launched new products and practices to redefine the performance of B2B marketing and sales. The new Leadspace Studio is the industry's first performance marketing tool targeted at business users to double results across their funnel by creating high-performing segments and directly activating them across marketing automation and digital media platforms.
Leadspace Studio customers have experienced a doubling of inbound, outbound and Account Based Marketing (ABM) campaign engagement, pipeline creation and conversion results. All Summit attendees are eligible to receive the Leadspace complimentary Pipeline Impact Report which enables any B2B company to identify its Total Addressable Market (TAM), understand key ways to improve the performance of their programs and assess the health of their data. Finally, Leadspace and its customer Adobe Digital Experience (DX) are scheduled to present a full-funnel, performance marketing Adobe case study detailing the Leadspace solution to double Adobe's marketing-driven opportunities.
"Leadspace is on a mission to dramatically improve pipeline creation and conversion. The Pipeline Impact Report is a great first step in this journey. Answer a few questions, upload a secure data sample and we will meet with you and deliver your customized TAM, data health report and an analysis of where AI can deliver the most leverage in your business. Leadspace Studio is a game changer. It's the first full-funnel tool to make it easy to find, create and accelerate the demand that's most likely to convert to revenue," stated Alex Yoder, CEO of Leadspace. "Every CEO wants predictable growth. Every sales and marketing team wants to deliver it. We put the odds in their favor."
Leadspace Studio Delivers High-Performing Buyers to Create Closeable Business:
Leadspace Studio is the first all-in-one, AI-driven solution for sales and marketing to find, create and accelerate pipeline with the highest probability of conversion. Studio begins with fully-enriched, 360-degree buyer profiles of current and high-performance lookalike customers. These profiles are used to create the company's Total Addressable Market and Ideal Customer Profile aligning sales and marketing for territory and campaign management. Users can then deliver advanced campaigns that target the audience that buys, identify the leads that convert and prioritize the opportunities that close. Once the campaigns are defined, they can be directly deployed across channels with pre-built connectors, including Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Pardot, Hubspot, Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn and LiveRamp. Unlike other multi-product solutions, Leadspace Studio users can now:
- Leverage Leadspace's Propensity, Persona and Intent Model portfolio — a Models-as-a-Service offering to continuously classify and score B2B sales pipeline, aligning go-to-market strategy and execution with sales territories and total TAM.
- Build the best Buyer Profiles with improved buyer profiling and targeting, by defining segments built from 30+ curated B2B third-party sources and unify them with a company's internal customer and financial data.
- Improve their go-to-market targeting with AI-recommended market and customer segmentation to identify and focus on the best buyers: by Propensity, Persona and Intent.
- Activate Leadspace enriched, segmented and scored customer data directly in systems of record (CRM/MAP) and systems of engagement (email, web and ad platforms) to align sales and marketing across all channels of a digital business.
- Build the industry's best buyer profiles with the continued expansion and openness of the industry-leading Leadspace B2B Graph featuring new pre-built integrations to ZoomInfo and HG Insights. This allows companies to seamlessly plug in their existing licenses to access their data services through the Leadspace platform.
Complimentary to Forrester Summit Attendees: The Leadspace Pipeline Impact Report:
Leadspace launched today the online Pipeline Impact Report. By answering a few questions and uploading a secure data sample, B2B companies will receive a detailed report assessing the health of their data with suggested improvements, a TAM of the companies in their space and an assessment of the ways that they can improve pipeline creation and conversion across their sales and marketing processes and technologies. Companies are encouraged to take the Pipeline Impact survey now at leadspace.com/pipelinereport.
See us at the Forrester B2B Summit:
Leadspace is a sponsor of the Forrester B2B Summit and can be found at booth 824. The company is presenting a case study on how Adobe DX is doubling marketing-generated opportunities with Leadspace on Wednesday, May 4th, at 9:40 am in room 9C at the Austin Convention Center.
About Leadspace:
Leadspace is the world's #1 B2B Customer Data Platform (CDP). The company powers leading enterprises like Microsoft, Salesforce and Adobe to find, create, prioritize and accelerate closeable business. The platform is built on its B2B Buyer Data Graph and uses tens of thousands of buying data signals to build and operationalize a company's total addressable market (TAM), ideal customer profile (ICP) and optimize their campaigns with fit, intent and engagement models. Sales and marketing teams use the platform to give them a competitive edge so they know who their best customers are, understand their whitespace opportunities, and can dramatically improve the effectiveness of their sales and marketing programs. To learn more, please visit Leadspace.com, connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Migrants were stopped fewer times at the U.S. border with Mexico in July than in June, authorities said Monday, a second straight monthly decline.
Flows were still unusually high, particularly among nationalities less affected by Title 42, a pandemic-era rule that denies migrants legal rights to seek asylum on grounds of preventing spread of COVID-19. In theory, Title 42 applies to all nationalities but costs, diplomatic relations and others considerations usually dictate who is expelled under the public health authority.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 199,976 times in July, down 3.8% from 207,933 in June and down 6.8% from 213,593% in July 2021, Customs and Border Protection said.
“While the encounter numbers remain high, this is a positive trend and the first two-month drop since October 2021,” said Commissioner Chris Magnus.
Authorities stopped Mexicans, Guatemalans, Hondurans and El Salvadorans less in July than in June. Mexico has agreed to take people from all those countries who are expelled under Title 42, a relatively easy task for Border Patrol agents due to Mexico’s proximity.
People from countries more likely to be released in the U.S. on humanitarian parole or with notices to appear in immigration court were stopped more often. Border Patrol agents stopped Venezuelans 17,603 times in July, up 34% from June and nearly triple from July 2021.
Cubans were stopped 20,080 times by Border Patrol agents, up 25% from June and nearly six times from June 2021. Colombians were also stopped more often.
Del Rio, Texas, was again the busiest corridor for illegal crossings among the Border Patrol’s nine sectors on the Mexico border, with agents stopping migrants 49,563 times in July. Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, which had long been the busiest, was a distant second with 35,180 stops. | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/illegal-border-crossings-fall-in-july-but-remain-high/ | 2022-08-16 21:06:07 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/illegal-border-crossings-fall-in-july-but-remain-high/ |
The midnight cowboy and the coal miner's daughter left a lasting impression on their respective kids for all the right reasons.
Jake Hoffman, who is son to Dustin Hoffman, and Schuyler Fisk, who is daughter to Sissy Spacek, looked back on what it was like to grow up with a parent in the limelight while promoting their upcoming film, Sam & Kate.
For both of them, fond memories come to mind. As Schuyler exclusively told E! News, she and her mom Sissy "were very close" during her childhood.
"She's just always been a really warm place to land for me and still is," Schuyler said. "And I also think I am that for her. I just cherish this time as we're getting older and our relationship is changing in so many beautiful ways."
She added, "I'm really grateful that she's my mom and my best friend."
As for Jake, the 41-year-old has "so much respect" for his father not only as a dad, but also as an actor. In fact, he told E! News that one of Dustin's own films once brought him to tears.
"When I was in high school, they had an anniversary screening of Midnight Cowboy, and I had never seen it," Jake shared. "I had no idea what to expect and I was really embarrassed during the screening because I was crying the whole time. People are looking over and they could see that I was there with dad. It was embarrassing."
But Jake got to turn the tables on his dad during a screening of Sam & Kate, in which Dustin plays Jake's onscreen father.
"At the screening of Sam & Kate in Austin, I made dad cry a little bit in the theater," Jake recalled. "So, I was glad to get some revenge there."
Featuring a rare casting combination, Sam & Kate follows the story of Sam (played by Jake), who returns to his hometown to care for his ailing father and ends up falling in love with a local woman named Kate, played by Schuyler. However, as their relationship blossoms, his dad starts developing feelings for Kate's mother, played by Sissy. As the trailer shows, the movie delivers on themes such as aging, parent-child relationships and love.
As for how it was to act alongside their respective parents, Schuyler had nothing but good things to say.
"The four of us together, It just felt like we were this little team and we really had each other's backs," she told E! News. "And if something wasn't working for one of us, we all kind of would try and help figure it out. It was very mutual, like, there's just respect all around, you know, it was really nice." | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1353854/dustin-hoffman-s-son-jake-hoffman-reflects-on-growing-up-with-famous-father | 2022-11-09 01:58:04 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1353854/dustin-hoffman-s-son-jake-hoffman-reflects-on-growing-up-with-famous-father |
NORCO, Calif. (KTLA) – A would-be robber was critically injured after being shot by a store owner in California early Sunday in a dramatic incident that was captured on surveillance video, authorities said.
An employee who reached out to KTLA said the video shows a man armed with an assault-style rifle walk into the Norco Market in Norco around 2:45 a.m., point the weapon at the owner, and order him to put his “hands in the air.”
Within seconds, the owner steps behind a glass display and fires a shotgun at the suspect, who immediately runs out of the store screaming and shouting, “He shot my arm off!”
Officials later indicated that three men entered the store armed with long guns and wearing facial coverings and hoods.
A second camera in the parking lot shows the suspect jumping into a dark-colored BMW SUV with at least three accomplices and then driving away.
Four suspects were later found at a hospital. One of the men “was suffering from a gunshot wound consistent with a shotgun blast,” according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The 23-year-old remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition and will be booked into jail after being released, officials said.
The suspect vehicle, which had been reported stolen, was also found at the hospital. Inside the dark-colored BMW SUV authorities found numerous stolen firearms.
Three suspects were taken into custody in the hospital parking lot and were booked for robbery and conspiracy. They are being held on $500,000 bail.
The men were identified as Justin Johnson, 22, of, Inglewood; Jamar Williams, 27, of Los Angeles, and Davon Broadus, 24, of Las Vegas.
“In this case, a lawfully armed member of our community prevented a violent crime and ensured their own safety, while being confronted with multiple armed suspects,” the Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
The employee told KTLA that the store owner called 911 and was later transported to a hospital with a possible heart condition, but he is expected to be OK.
The shooting remains under investigation. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/he-shot-my-arm-off-store-owner-blasts-would-be-robber-with-shotgun-police-say/ | 2022-08-02 17:32:30 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/he-shot-my-arm-off-store-owner-blasts-would-be-robber-with-shotgun-police-say/ |
It's a classic dilemma: We need a certain amount of exercise each week, but most of us have trouble motivating ourselves to actually do it. Only 23% of US adults meet all of the guidelines for weekly exercise, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, even though studies have found that people do understand the health benefits of working out.
So what gives? There are a lot of reasons that people don't exercise more. You may be short on time or energy, or you may not have the equipment that you feel like you need.
But while you might imagine sneakers, sports bras and weight benches when you think of "exercise," you don't have to hit the gym to meet the CDC's guidelines for physical activity. In fact, the CDC's 2018 National Health Statistics report, which contains that 23% statistic, doesn't mention the word "exercise" once. Instead, it's all about physical activity and movement -- whether for work, play or by doctor's orders.
For most of human history, physical activity was incorporated into people's daily lives in the form of labor and chores. These days, people spend a lot more time sitting still on couches, desk chairs and cars. But our lives still require physical movement each day, and it can be easier to meet your daily exercise quota with activities that you need to do anyway (like mowing the lawn) than set aside extra time to do a dedicated workout.
Rethinking your idea of exercise might inspire you to get even more active -- and you're not necessarily missing out if you skip the gym in favor of sweeping. Here's what to know.
Can daily activities really count as exercise?
Short answer: Yes. "Your body can't tell the difference between bending over to pull out a weed and bending down to pick up a kettlebell," explains Robert S. Herbst, a personal trainer and world champion powerlifter.
Experts divide exercise into two categories: formal exercise and informal exercise. According to Mike Murphy, owner and head physiotherapist of Ireland's RAPID clinic, most people don't see informal exercise as, well, actual exercise. "This may be because informal exercise is difficult to quantify -- one hour walking seems easier to quantify than cleaning the house. But the reality is that many everyday tasks use up far more energy than light exercise," Murphy said.
"Everyday walking up and down stairs, to the shops, carrying things, hanging clothes out to dry, etc. -- all of these activities build up and over weeks and months these can significantly influence our energy balance (contributing significantly to weight gain or weight loss)," he continued.
In fact, even some formal workouts intentionally mimic the "primal movement patterns that represent our daily movement patterns for life," such as squatting, pushing, pulling and twisting, as Brian Nunez, Nike master trainer and performance coach, put it. These programs are known as "functional training." Meanwhile, a workout regimen that involves everyday activities rather than formal exercise is also called NEAT exercise, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis.
So, in short, don't discount all the physical activities that you engage in without intending to exercise. Non-exercise activities are a great way to not only improve your health, but also complete tasks more easily and reduce your risk of injury (no more pulling a muscle carrying the groceries in).
Here are 10 everyday activities that count as exercise, according to experts.
Yard or lawn care
Anyone who's ever mowed the lawn by hand in the height of summer knows that it's a true workout. Nunez explains: "Aside from the low impact and cardiovascular benefits, mowing the lawn requires a lot of functional movement primal patterns in the process of set up, mowing the lawn and clean up."
Other types of yard work that are a great workout include gardening, weeding, shoveling snow or leaves and much more.
Running errands
Who says your hour-long daily walk can't be through the aisles of Target? Seriously, though, errands often involve plenty of walking, carrying, lifting and other movements.
Cleaning the house
Cleaning the house can involve a wide range of physical movements -- going up and down stairs, carrying things from room to room, pushing and pulling the mop or broom and more.
Walking the dog
Need we say more? You may be more occupied with getting your pup exercise during their daily walk, but don't forget that you're getting your steps in at that time, too.
Walking, anywhere
You may have heard that sitting for long periods of time is bad for you. But getting up and moving your body every 30 minutes or so is helpful, and walking is great exercise, period -- whether it's to the mailbox, down the hall to wave to your coworker or to grab a snack.
The 'I'm late' sprint
If you take public transportation regularly, you probably get a ton of light- to moderate-intensity activity throughout your days just by getting to the bus or train. And if you're running late and have to jog a little, that's all the more effort expended.
Playing with kids
Got kids in your life? Getting involved in their play, rather than watching from the nearest couch or bench, will have you out of breath pretty quickly.
Dancing
Maybe you like to go out dancing, or maybe you're more of the "solo dance party in your pajamas" type. Either way, know that dancing can be a full-body workout and great cardio, too.
Laughing
Ever heard of "laughter yoga"? One 2014 study found that laughter yoga is a better ab workout than crunches or back lifting exercises. So, the more humor you find in your day, the better.
Having sex
Sexual activity is also a moderate-intensity workout. Though, of course, it depends on the specific activity, it uses even more energy than weight training.
For more on staying fit without the gym, learn how to tell if you're healthy without any tools or tests and which vitamins you should actually take.
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The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives. | https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/you-can-skip-the-gym-with-these-10-everyday-activities-that-count-as-a-workout/ | 2022-09-08 20:22:34 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/you-can-skip-the-gym-with-these-10-everyday-activities-that-count-as-a-workout/ |
Biden tells Democratic donors “we need two more senators”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a pair of fundraisers on Friday, President Joe Biden urged Democratic donors to send him reinforcements on Capitol Hill to keep Republicans out of power and help dislodge his agenda from the current gridlock.
“We need two more senators,” Biden said at the second fundraiser, a reference to Sens. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia, two members of the Democratic caucus that he’s struggled to win over.
Without naming either of them, he said they’re “slowing up what we’re able to do.”
It will be difficult for Democrats to pick up any seats in this year’s midterm elections, and Republicans are poised to retake control of Congress.
But Biden described himself as an optimist as he urged donors to continue opening their wallets to support his party. Each fundraiser raised about $2.5 million, according to a Democratic National Committee official.
The first was intimate, with a couple dozen attendees. It was held on the back patio of the home of Andrew Hauptman, a private investor. Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Hollywood producer, was also there.
The second fundraiser was at the Muholland Drive estate of Haim Saban, an entertainment mogul. Scores of donors sat under a tent that was pitched on the property’s tennis court.
During the fundraiser there, Biden touted the economic progress under his watch but conceded that prices will likely continue to rise.
“We’re going to live with this inflation for a while,” he said. It’s going to come down gradually, but we’re going to live with it for a while.”
Biden also spoke emotionally about the toll of two recent gun massacres, in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York.
He mocked the idea that teachers should be armed, noting how long it takes to train a soldier to use a firearm.
Pantomiming a pistol with his fingers, he said, “It’s not easy to pick up a rifle or a gun and blow somebody’s brains out.”
At the first fundraiser, first lady Jill Biden spoke before the president.
“He is working as hard as he can,” she said. “We are moving in the right direction.”
Biden spoke about rallying allies to support Ukraine, recalling how some people doubted U.S. intelligence about Russia’s pending invasion.
“Zelenskyy didn’t want to hear it,” he said in a reference to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Biden also appeared raw over some of the media coverage of the Summit of the Americas, which was held this week in Los Angeles. Many stories focused on how some Latin American leaders, notably the Mexican president, boycotted the summit, and others who attended gave speeches criticizing how the U.S. handled the event.
Speaking of the press, Biden said, “I wish they would go back and interview all the heads of state,” insisting that “there was overwhelming, overwhelming support” for working together.
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A popcorn shortage might be just around the corner
(CNN) - In the wake of a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend thanks to “Top Gun: Maverick,” movie theaters are facing a new dilemma – experts are worried a popcorn shortage could be around the corner.
A popcorn shortage could wreak havoc with movie theater profits as Hollywood prepares for more summer blockbusters.
The shortage is partially because farmers are growing less corn in favor of more profitable crops these days.
But shortages in other areas that impact theater popcorn are also at play. For example, suppliers are having trouble getting the lining used inside popcorn bags.
Everything from the bags, to the oil used to pop the corn, and the glue used for the boxes that hold that oil are at risk of supply chain issues.
Since theaters sell popcorn at a massive mark-up, they rely on it and other concessions for most of their profit margins.
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The defrocked Roman Catholic cardinal who became the face of the church's clergy sex abuse crisis has been charged in Wisconsin with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man more than 45 years ago, court records show.
A criminal complaint filed Friday alleges that Theodore McCarrick, who was removed from the priesthood in 2019 after a Vatican investigation found he had sexually molested adults and children, fondled a man in 1977 while staying at a cabin on Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin.
The alleged victim, who is not named, told investigators that McCarrick had repeatedly sexually assaulted him since he was 11 and even brought him to parties where other adult men sexually assaulted him, according to the complaint.
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McCarrick became the highest-ranking Roman Catholic official in the U.S. to face criminal charges for sexual abuse when he was accused in 2021 of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in Massachusetts at a wedding reception in 1974. His attorneys asked the judge in that case earlier this year to dismiss the charges, saying that McCarrick, now 92 and suffering from dementia, is not competent to stand trial.
The once-powerful priest was ordained in 1958 and became archbishop in Newark, New Jersey, in 1986 and then archbishop of Washington, D.C., in 2000. He rose to power despite church officials' knowledge of accusations against him. A two-year Vatican investigation into McCarrick's tenure found credible reports of his problematic behavior dating back to 1999, including an inquiry confirming that McCarrick had slept with seminarians.
MASSACHUSETTS DIOCESE PUBLISHES CHILD SEX ABUSE REPORT, WITHHOLDS OFFENDERS NAMED
The church has confirmed it made financial settlements with adults who accused McCarrick of sexual misconduct. McCarrick retired in 2006 but continued to be active in political circles until he was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019.
Wisconsin prosecutors learned of the alleged 1977 assault through a program dedicated to prosecuting instances of abuse by faith leaders, according to a news release. Officials were able to charge McCarrick because the statute of limitations does not apply to people who are not residents of the state. A similar law allowed Massachusetts prosecutors to bring their case against McCarrick more than 40 years later.
McCarrick's attorney in Massachusetts, William Fick, did not immediately return a phone call or email sent Monday. An attorney for McCarrick has not yet been listed in the Wisconsin case. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/disgraced-ex-cardinal-mccarrick-charged-in-1977-wisconsin-sex-abuse-case/article_ff3d22c9-8635-5109-97d9-183f04e9126a.html | 2023-04-17 20:56:17 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/disgraced-ex-cardinal-mccarrick-charged-in-1977-wisconsin-sex-abuse-case/article_ff3d22c9-8635-5109-97d9-183f04e9126a.html |
Groundbreaking GDF15 biomarker may be the first single examination to accurately predict disease progression in Glaucoma
The Certificate of Grant and European Patent No. 3408287 for GDF15 IN GLAUCOMA AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
NEW YORK , Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Q BioMed Inc. (QBIO), a commercial stage biotechnology acceleration development company, is pleased to announce receipt of a European Certificate of Grant for GDF15, a diagnostic marker for determining the severity of glaucoma using the expression levels of Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15) licensed from the Washington University in St. Louis. Determining the severity of glaucoma using this biomarker will aid in treatment decisions for patients diagnosed with, and being treated for, glaucoma.
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye's optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. However, with early detection and treatment, the eyes can be protected against serious vision loss. Currently, treatment for glaucoma is decided based on intraocular pressure (IOP) and perimetry. However, IOP has a huge variation from patient to patient and perimetry is a subjective test. Thus, a biomarker to aid in treatment decisions for glaucoma is needed.
Currently, no single examination or diagnostic test is able to accurately predict disease progression. Accurate monitoring for disease progression is critical to preserve visual function in glaucoma patients. Today, physicians only have surrogate measures to evaluate glaucomatous neurodegeneration. GDF15 represents an attractive biomarker for glaucoma with distinct advantages, including early detection, over conventional clinical tests and has the potential to be a first-in-class diagnostic test. GDF15 was discovered by Dr. Rajendra Apte, the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine.
Q BioMed and its technology partner Mannin Research Inc. are currently developing therapeutics with novel mechanisms of action, to treat Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. By offering both a diagnostic and a therapeutic, Q BioMed and Mannin are addressing the needs of both patients and physicians, as well as bringing innovation to the global glaucoma market estimated to affect over 100 million patients.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. In 2017, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identified the GDF15 biomarker, showing that it could predict damage to cells in the eye and be used to monitor severity and progression of glaucoma and facilitate treatment decisions and their effectiveness. Growth Differentiation Factor 15 is a member of the Transforming Growth Factor (TGF-beta) superfamily and was recently identified as a novel and promising biomarker for glaucoma, and its expression correlated with disease severity and progression. GDF15 has been validated in human patients with glaucoma. Beyond reduction of intraocular pressure, the desired goal of any glaucoma therapeutic is neuroprotection, or to be more specific, protection and survival of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs).
Dr. George N. Nikopoulos, President & CEO Mannin Research, a Q BioMed partner company, says, "The use of GDF15 as a diagnostic tool to measure the severity and progression of glaucoma nicely complements our programs for the treatment of glaucoma. Our team is excited by the potential game-changing impact that Dr. Apte's invention will have on the practice of treating glaucoma. Working with Washington University in St. Louis to receive this patent has been a rewarding experience, and we look forward to addressing the needs of glaucoma patients worldwide with this collaboration in the near term."
About Q BioMed Inc.
Q BioMed aims to accelerate the monetization of biomedical technologies through rapid innovation and collaborative partnerships with industry leading researchers. Q BioMed believes its assets in oncology, vascular disease, and rare orphan diseases address unmet medical needs and large markets.
For more information please visit www.qbiomed.com.
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Player Prop Bets: Diamondbacks vs. Braves - July 19
Published: Jul. 19, 2023 at 1:25 AM MST|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Wednesday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (coming off going 0-for-6) and the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Atlanta Braves, whose starting pitcher will be Charlie Morton. First pitch is at 7:20 PM ET.
In his most recent game he had a hitless showing (0-for-6) against the Braves.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Game Info & Props vs. the Braves
- Game Day: Wednesday, July 19, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Braves Starter: Charlie Morton
- TV Channel: BSSO
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +180)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +160)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125)
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. At The Plate
- Gurriel is batting .265 with 21 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 21 walks.
- Among qualified batters, he ranks 58th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 104th and he is 34th in slugging.
- In 67.5% of his 83 games this season, Gurriel has picked up at least one hit. He's also had 21 multi-hit games.
- He has hit a long ball in 14 games this season (16.9%), homering in 4.3% of his plate appearances.
- Gurriel has an RBI in 32 of 83 games this season, with multiple RBI in 13 of them. He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in six contests.
- He has scored in 30 games this season (36.1%), including multiple runs in seven games.
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Braves Pitching Rankings
- The Braves pitching staff is fourth in MLB with a collective 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Braves' 3.78 team ERA ranks third among all league pitching staffs.
- Braves pitchers combine to allow the third-fewest home runs in baseball (99 total, 1.1 per game).
- The Braves are sending Morton (10-6) out for his 19th start of the season. He is 10-6 with a 3.20 ERA and 115 strikeouts through 104 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last appeared on Friday against the Chicago White Sox, when he threw seven scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
- This season, the 39-year-old ranks 16th in ERA (3.20), 54th in WHIP (1.356), and 16th in K/9 (10) among qualifying pitchers.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Franchy Cordero ran out of chances to show the Yankees something.
Anything.
His first two weeks of insane production was the talk of the Yankees, who signed the journeyman outfielder on Opening Day as a free agent.
And then Cordero completely stopped hitting.
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Cordero had another awful showing Friday night in the Yankees’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers, at the plate and in right field.
Afterward, the left-handed-hitting Dominican was optioned to Triple-A.
Cordero was farmed out after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts, leaving him hitless in his last 21 at-bats and batting .151 in 18 games.
“It’s been a struggle since really having some impactful games for us early,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “He’s probably chasing a little bit.”
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Cordero had a two-run double in his debut, then homered in four of his next six games. In his first seven, he hit .280 with four homers and 11 RBI.
Since, Cordero has one hit and struck out 13 times in 28 at-bats.
“Baseball is tough, really tough,” Cordero said through team interpreter Marlon Abreu. “When you’re getting good results in this league, pitchers are going to make adjustments. Credit to them for make an adjustment and now I have to find a way to make my adjustments.
“We have a saying: Sometimes they pitch you backwards. Probably in the last couple games, they’ve been getting ahead with breaking pitches and finishing with hard stuff. I’ve seen some of the patterns have changed.”
Cordero had a rough game Friday in right field, too, as he couldn’t come up with two hard-hit flyballs that resulted in extra-base hits. He turned the wrong way on the first and seemed to reach his glove to the wrong spot on the second.
“They would have been great plays,” Boone said. “They were hit on the screws, so really difficult chances.”
Cordero felt that he could have made the catch on both.
“I think so,” he said. “Sometimes things don’t work out the way you want it. The thing is, you got to keep on working so that you make that plays like that in the future.”
His future is Triple-A.
Although it’s not official yet, Cordero will be replaced on the Yankees’ 26-man roster by first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers, who joined them on Friday in Texas as a one-man taxi squad after having a great start to his season in Triple-A.
The Yankees will have to free up a 40-man roster spot to activate Bauers. They’ll possibly do so by transferring reliever Lou Trivino from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.
A left-handed hitter, Bauers hit .319 with nine homers and 20 RBI in 21 games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. As a big leaguer, he’s a career .213 hitter with 27 homers and 110 RBI in 328 games with the Rays (2018), Guardians (2019, 2021) and Mariners (2021).
“What he’s doing in Triple-A right now it’s phenomenal,” Boone said of Bauers. “He’s earned that opportunity to at least be in this position to be truly considered.”
Cordero’s option also could mean the Yankees won’t put outfielder Aaron Judge on the injured list.
Judge left Thursday night’s game against the Rangers in the fourth inning with right hip discomfort. An MRI on Friday revealed something minor that may or may not lead to a short IL stint, Boone said in his post-game interview.
As of late Friday night, the Yankees planned to wait to decide on Judge until Saturday after team doctor Christopher Ahmad looks at MRI results.
As for Cordero, this is another failed shot at consistently utilizing his five-tool talents. He’s shown flashes of greatness, especially early on this season, but he’s a career .215 hitter with 25 homers and 66 RBI in 245 games with the Padres (2017-19), Royals (2020), Red Sox (2021-22) and Yankees (2022).
“We know he can impact the ball, but he’s got to do it more frequently,” Boone said.
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JERUSALEM – Installing an elevator doesn't normally involve a 2,000-year plunge into an ancient city's history. But in Jerusalem, even seemingly simple construction projects can lead to archaeological endeavors.
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem say they have made numerous discoveries, including an ornate first-century villa with its own ritual bath, after a project began to increase access for disabled people to Jerusalem's Western Wall.
The villa, located footsteps from where the biblical Jewish Temples stood, was uncovered during several years of salvage excavations in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's historic Old City. Archaeologists perform salvage excavations to make a scientific study of ancient artifacts and buildings before they are removed to make way for modern construction.
Jerusalem's Western Wall is the holiest site where Jews can pray and millions of worshipers and tourists visit it each year. But to get to the site from the adjacent Jewish Quarter, visitors typically have to descend 142 steps, or take a long detour around the city walls to one of the nearby gates.
In 2017, the Jewish Quarter Reconstruction and Development Company got the green light to begin construction of two elevators to let visitors make the 26-meter (85-foot) descent with greater ease. The location was a narrow sliver of largely undeveloped slope abutting the existing staircase on the eastern edge of the Jewish Quarter.
“The Western Wall is not a privilege, it's elemental for a Jew or for any person from around the world who wants to come to this holy place,” said Herzl Ben Ari, CEO of the development group. “We have to enable it for everybody.”
However, like modern development projects in other ancient cities, such as Istanbul, Rome, Athens and Thessaloniki, archaeological finds slowed progress to a crawl.
“This plot of land where the elevator is going to be built remained undisturbed, giving us the great opportunity of digging through all the strata, all the layers of ancient Jerusalem,” said Michal Haber, an archaeologist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Five years into the undertaking, the archaeological work is nearing completion, but the elevators are only expected to be brought online in 2025.
During their dig, the archaeologists carefully peeled back successive layers of construction and debris that had accumulated over two millennia, over 9 meters (30 feet) in total. Historical waypoints included Ottoman pipes built into a 2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied Jerusalem with water from springs near Bethlehem; early Islamic oil lamps; bricks stamped with the name of the 10th Legion, the Roman army that besieged, destroyed and was afterwards encamped in Jerusalem two millennia ago; and the remains of the Judean villa from the final days before the ancient Jewish Temple’s destruction in the year 70.
Archaeologist Oren Gutfeld said they were surprised to uncover traces from Jerusalem’s reconstruction as the Roman city of Aelia Capitolina in the 2nd century.
Fragments of frescoes and intricate mosaics from the villa indicated the wealth of the home’s occupants. But upon reaching bedrock, Gutfeld and Haber’s team made one last find: a private Jewish ritual bath hewn into the limestone mountainside and vaulted with enormous dressed stones.
Haber said the most significant thing about the bath, known as a mikveh, was its location overlooking the Temple esplanade.
“We are in the wealthy neighborhood of the city on the eve of its destruction,” she said.
While the elevator project is less contentious, development or archaeology excavations in Jerusalem, a city is holy to three faiths, often take on a political dimension. The Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their hoped-for state and Israel views the entire city and its eternal, undivided capital.
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U.S. senators from both parties expressed skepticism Tuesday that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons would result in lower prices for consumers.
“Fewer local options mean less competition to keep prices low,” said Sen. Alex Padilla, a California Democrat, in a hearing before the antitrust subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Padilla said Kroger and Albertsons compete in many California cities.
But the CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons insisted there will still be competition, and said a merger will help them counter growing rivals like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said the days of shoppers buying all their groceries at one store once a week are gone. Shoppers often get their groceries at five or six different locations, he said.
“I just don’t see less competition going forward,” McMullen said. “It’s easy for customers to take a left turn or a right turn.”
Kroger announced its plan to acquire Albertsons for $20 billion in mid-October. Together, the companies would control about 13% of the U.S. grocery market. If it’s approved by U.S. antitrust regulators, the deal is expected to close in early 2024.
Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, noted the subcommittee would have little say in whether the merger will go through. That will be a decision for the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department. But he said the hearing was an important opportunity for the public to understand a merger that could impact their lives.
Lee needled Kroger for approving a $1 billion stock buyback last year even as food prices were jumping for consumers. Lee said U.S. households paid an average of $110 more for food in October than they did a year ago.
“If Kroger wasn’t passing on savings to consumers when it was competing with Albertsons, then why would we think it would pass on savings after it eliminates competition?” he said.
But McMullen said Kroger has lowered prices after other mergers, like its 2013 acquisition of Harris Teeter.
“From a business standpoint, that is our commitment,” he said.
McMullen reiterated Kroger’s plan to spend $500 million reducing prices, $1.3 billion updating Albertsons stores and $1 billion on higher employee wages and improved benefits if the merger goes through.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, asked about the timeframe for that spending and wondered who would make sure the company met its commitments. McMullen said those investments would be spread over four years.
Others peppered the companies with questions about potential store closures or employee layoffs. Kroger and Albertsons have said they will sell or spin off up to 375 Albertsons stores in markets where they currently compete.
“The intent is not to close stores. The intent is to divest stores,” Albertsons President and CEO Vivek Sankaran said.
But that didn’t ease lawmakers’ concerns. Several noted that when Albertsons acquired Safeway in 2015 for $9.2 billion, the FTC required it to divest 168 stores. The largest buyer of those stores filed for bankruptcy protection nine months later and Albertsons wound up buying back some of the locations.
“When divested assets head into bankruptcy in less than a year, that remedy is an embarrassing failure,” Lee said.
Sankaran said the FTC approved the buyer in that merger. This time, he said, Albertsons __ pending the FTC’s approval __ may spin off stores into a separate company that would be led by experienced leaders.
Kroger, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 2,800 stores in 35 states, including brands like Ralphs, Smith’s and Harris Teeter. Alberstons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates 2,273 stores in 34 states, including brands like Safeway, Jewel Osco and Shaw’s. Together the companies employ around 710,000 people.
Federal lawmakers aren’t the only ones scrutinizing the merger plan. Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued to block Albertsons from paying a $4 billion dividend to its shareholders until they have reviewed the merger.
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BOSTON and OXFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RENEW Energy Partners ("RENEW") and Manufacture 2030 ("M2030") are announcing a new phase of their plan to help corporations and their suppliers measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions.
This collaboration is responding to the growing number of multinational companies committing to science-based carbon reduction targets. Hitting these targets in time requires cutting emissions across the entire value chain, particularly Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, which are located within the supply chain.
RENEW and M2030 teamed up earlier in 2022 with Edison Energy, a global energy and sustainability firm, to create the Accelerate Auto project, a $50M fund for decarbonization efforts targeted specifically at automotive suppliers. This next phase builds on the success of Accelerate, broadening the scope of the collaboration to include all industry sectors and increasing the funding available up to $300M.
Central to the partnership is a commitment to accelerate supplier decarbonization via the M2030 Climate Action Program (CAP). Unlocking financial barriers with easier access to greenfunding, provided by RENEW, for approved capital expenditure projects, is a key driver of climate action, along with supplier training and capability building.
M2030's industry-leading platform helps suppliers to identify what action to take, both at a manufacturing site and product level, to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Suppliers can build robust action plans and decarbonization roadmaps on the M2030 platform, and then RENEW can expedite funding for suppliers, offering these companies fully funded solutions to implement their roadmap more rapidly.
By combining these capabilities, RENEW and M2030 will ensure that suppliers are more likely to meet their customers sustainability targets on time and stay competitive.
"RENEW is excited to be supporting M2030 in their mission to reduce Scope 3 emissions," said Charlie Lord, Principal and Co-Founder of RENEW. "M2030's platform for tracking and reducing emissions provides the financial industry with the critical insights and information it needs to assess decarbonization projects. Our fully funded agreements can then make it financially compelling to move forward on these important projects."
Martin Chilcott, Chairman and CEO of M2030, added, "We are delighted to be expanding our partnership with RENEW to help remove financial barriers to progress, dramatically reducing emissions across global supply chains. Having previously worked together on the Accelerate Auto program, we know how impactful our joint capabilities can be, and the benefits this will bring to the suppliers participating in our decarbonization programs."
RENEW Energy Partners is a decarbonization firm that provides turnkey solutions for funding, installing, and managing energy-efficiency and on-site clean energy projects. The company helps building owners meet regulatory and consumer demands to reduce their carbon footprint, while saving money and making their buildings cleaner and more resilient. Upgrades and retrofits are funded by future savings. For more information, visit renewep.com.
Manufacture 2030 provides global brands, corporations and their small and medium-sized suppliers with the data, tools and support they need to be certain they can hit their GHG emissions reduction targets. Our unique software platform and support services help measure, manage, and reduce emissions across global supply chains. Our clients include leading brands Reckitt, Bayer, GSK, and Toyota. For more information, please visit manufacture2030.com.
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Bitly joins 591 other honorees that were selected out of thousands of submissions based on the quality of employee responses to an independent survey.
NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitly Inc., the world's leading Connections Platform, today announces that it has been named to Inc. magazine's Best Workplace list. Featured in the May/June 2023 issue, which hits newsstands on May 16, 2023, and prominently featured on Inc.com, the list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture, whether teams are operating in-person or remotely.
After collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. selected 591 honorees for this year. Each company that was nominated took part in employee surveys, conducted by Quantum Workplace, which included topics such as management effectiveness, perks, fostering employee growth, and overall company culture. The organization's benefits were also audited to determine overall score and ranking.
"At Bitly, one of our primary objectives is to ensure Bitly is an amazing place to work," said Toby Gabriner, CEO of Bitly. "With a strategic focus on DEI, and ongoing investments in professional development combined with a strong benefits offering, we're focused on building a workplace culture where employees feel connected, supported and have a sense of belonging."
"Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim," says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "Proving to the world that you're a magnet for talent and have a culture that keeps teams engaged, productive, and proud to come to work is a truly remarkable achievement."
Bitly was measured and scored high on a wide range of research-validated workplace factors, including:
- Overall benefit offerings across medical, personal well being, time off, and mental health
- Employee engagement and advocacy for the company
- Workplace recognition and the extent to which senior leaders value people as their most important resource
- Focus around DEI efforts and building a global, inclusive environment
Bitly is a remote-first global company with employees spread across the U.S. and in Germany. In addition to the Inc Best Workplaces for 2023, Bitly is Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture and employee experience proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. To learn more about career opportunities, visit https://bitly.com/pages/careers.
About Bitly
Bitly is the world's leading connections platform, providing a way for brands and businesses to build more meaningful connections with their audiences both online and offline. As a leading global SaaS company, Bitly empowers millions of monthly active users and hundreds of thousands of customers globally to use branded links, custom QR codes, and link-in-bio solutions as a trusted way for engaging their audience and delivering critical notifications, information, and experiences. Bitly is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture and employee experience proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. For more on Bitly, visit https://bitly.com/.
About Inc. Media
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately-held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive aisles and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly-acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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ALHAMBRA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc. ("ApolloMed," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMEH), a leading physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare company focused on enabling providers in the successful delivery of value-based care, today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2022, after the close of the stock market on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The Company will discuss those results in a conference call at 5:30 a.m. PT/8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, November 4, 2022.
Participant Dial-in Numbers
U.S. & Canada (Toll-Free): (877) 858-9810
International (Toll): (201) 689-8517
To access the call, please dial in approximately five minutes before start time. An accompanying slide presentation will be available in PDF format on the "IR Calendar" page of the Company's website (https://www.apollomed.net/investors/news-events/ir-calendar) after issuance of the earnings release.
Webcast
The call will also be available via online webcast at: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=yO0KycVd.
Those who are unable to attend the live conference call may access the recording at the above webcast link, which will be made available shortly after the conclusion of the call.
About Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc.
ApolloMed is a leading physician-centric, technology-powered, risk-bearing healthcare management company. Leveraging its proprietary end-to-end technology solutions, ApolloMed operates an integrated healthcare delivery platform that enables providers to successfully participate in value-based care arrangements, thus empowering them to deliver high quality care to patients in a cost-effective manner.
Headquartered in Alhambra, California, ApolloMed's subsidiaries and affiliates include management services organizations (MSOs), affiliated independent practice associations (IPAs), and entities participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center (CMMI) innovation models. For more information, please visit www.apollomed.net.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A former government staffer testified Wednesday about being raped by a colleague in the Australian Parliament House and described her fears of not being believed because of the disparity in their workplace statuses.
Brittany Higgins became the first witness to testify against Bruce Lehrmann, 27, who has pleaded not guilty in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court to a charge of sexual intercourse without consent in a minister’s office in March 2019. He faces a potential 12-year prison sentence if convicted.
The jury heard evidence from Higgins in person and watched video recordings of her two interviews with police in February and May last year.
Higgins said she was a 24-year-old staffer in an administrative role in then-Defense Industry Minister Linda Reynolds’ office while Lehrmann had a more senior role as a ministerial adviser.
The pair had gone back to Parliament House early one Saturday morning after a night of heavy drinking with colleagues. Higgins said she thought Lehrmann wanted to collect documents from Reynolds’ office, where she fell asleep on a couch and was awoken by Lehrmann raping her.
Higgins said she felt “trapped, not human” as Lehrmann hovered over her, grunting and making noise. She said she started crying and told him to stop but he continued.
She told police that when she returned to work Monday, two days after the alleged rape, she feared she would be fired because her and Lehrmann entering the minister’s office was flagged as a security breach.
“I knew what had happened to me was wrong, I knew I hadn’t consented,” she said.
She told police she didn’t think anyone would believe her story and figured Lehrmann’s words carried more weight than hers because of his more senior role.
“He was in the office on Monday. … He didn’t seem ashamed (or) upset,” Higgins said. “It just didn’t feel like something he wanted to address.”
On Tuesday after the alleged assault, Higgins said she was questioned by one of her superiors on why she had visited the office on the weekend. She told police when she identified the incident as a sexual assault to her former chief of staff, “the gears shifted.”
“It became less about me and more political, in a sense,” she said.
While her rape allegation was recorded, Higgins did not make a victim statement to police until 2021, after she quit her government job.
Defense lawyer Steven Whybrow told the jury Higgins’ allegations had not been tested or proven and Lehrmann denied having sex with her.
Higgins said Lehrmann had attempted to kiss her after a staff dinner weeks before the alleged rape. She said she “politely rebuffed” his advance and the pair never spoke about the moment again.
“I rebuffed the kiss mostly out of shock because I wasn’t anticipating it,” she told the court.
She said during her career in Parliament other men had made similar passes at her.
Higgins was allegedly raped only weeks before then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison set the date for the May 18 election that his conservative coalition won against expectations. Higgins said she was aware of the implications her allegations could have on the then-ruling Liberal Party “the whole way through.”
“I was so scared coming forward,” she said.
She conceded that her fear over damaging the party’s election chances if her allegation was leaked to the media made it more difficult to verify her account later.
Prosecutor Shane Drumgold flagged more than 50 witnesses who could be called to give evidence during the trial, which is expected to last between four and six weeks.
Among the witnesses are Reynolds as well as former government ministers Michaelia Cash and Steven Ciobo.
The Associated Press does not usually identify alleged victims of sexual assault, but Higgins has chosen to identify herself in the media.
Morrison’s coalition was voted out of office in May after nine years in power.
Higgins will continue to testify when the trial resumes Thursday. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/ap-complainant-testifies-about-australian-parliament-house-rape/ | 2022-10-05 11:42:42 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/international/ap-complainant-testifies-about-australian-parliament-house-rape/ |
Scientists at Stanford University are touting a new method to treat depression by correcting the abnormal flow of brain signals.
The announcement comes as Gallup released a pollthis week that shows more Americans are experiencing depression. The Gallup poll indicated that 29% of Americans said they have been treated for depression in their lifetime. In 2015, 19.6% of Americans said they had been treated for depression.
Meanwhile, 17.8% said they are currently being treated for depression. In 2015, 10.5% of people said they had depression.
Stanford Medicine said the new treatment uses "powerful magnetic pulses" to the scalp to stimulate the brain to bring relief. The scientists said that this stimulation has worked on patients when standard treatments have failed.
This treatment is known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and Stanford scientists say it changes the brain to "dissipate depression."
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"The leading hypothesis has been that TMS could change the flow of neural activity in the brain," said Anish Mitra, a postdoctoral fellow in psychiatry and behavioral sciences. "But to be honest, I was pretty skeptical. I wanted to test it."
A new study released this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed its results by incorporating advanced imaging technologies.
The study also found that backward streams of neural activity within the brain could be used as a biomarker to diagnose depression.
"This is the first time in psychiatry where this particular change in a biology — the flow of signals between these two brain regions — predicts the change in clinical symptoms," Nolan Williams, co-author of the study, said.
"When we get a person with severe depression, we can look for this biomarker to decide how likely they are to respond well," Mitra added.
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Musk says Twitter to change logo to “X” from the bird. Changes could come as early as Monday.
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk said Sunday that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an “X” from the bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year.
In a series of posts on his Twitter account starting just after 12 a.m. ET, Twitter’s owner said that he’s looking to make the change worldwide as soon as Monday.
“And soon we shall bid adieu to the Twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds,” Musk wrote on his account.
Earlier this month, the billionaire Tesla CEO put new curfews on his digital town square, a move that met with sharp criticism that it could drive away more advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter.
The higher tweet-viewing threshold is part of an $8-per-month subscription service that Musk rolled out earlier this year in an attempt to boost Twitter revenue. Revenue has dropped sharply since Musk took over the company and laid off roughly three-fourths of the workforce to slash costs and avoid bankruptcy.
In May, Musk hired longtime NBC Universal executive Linda Yaccarino as Twitter’s CEO.
Luring advertisers is essential for Musk and Twitter after many fled in the early months after his takeover of the social media platform, fearing damage to their brands in the enveloping chaos. Advertisers have cut back on spending partly because of changes Musk has made that has allowed for more hateful content to flourish and that has offended a wider part of the platform’s audience.
Musk said in late April that advertisers had returned, but provided no specifics.
Musk’s move to change Twitter’s logo to an “X” also comes as Twitter faces new competition from Meta’s new app, Threads, launched earlier this month. It has been seen as an alternative for those who have been souring on Twitter.
Threads is being billed as a text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram that the company has said offers “a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations.”
In the first five days of its launch, 100 million people had signed up for Threads, according to a post on Threads by Instagram head Adam Mosseri.
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The Navy has awarded $72.5 million to Boeing to deliver a prototype of a very large, unmanned submarine for testing purposes, ahead of five of the same model already in production.
Boeing has been under contract to build the Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, or XLUUVs, since it won the contract over Lockheed Martin in February 2019.
The Orca could carry a variety of payloads, but it may first "covertly deploy" the Hammerhead mine, a weapon tethered to the seabed and armed with an anti-submarine torpedo, according to a March 31 report from the Congressional Research Service.
The March 25 contract modification allows for a "test asset system" for the Navy to evaluate the Orca platform before receiving the completed submarines, Naval Systems Command spokesperson Jamie Koehler told Stars and Stripes in a Friday email.
"The Navy and Boeing plan to use this Test Asset System for a test/fix/test platform while the five vehicles continue production, which will reduce schedule and cost risk," Koehler said. "This approach provides an important learning period for XLUUVs and will help ensure the success of the overall XLUUV acquisition strategy."
The Navy expects to begin testing the prototype in water this month, Koehler said.
Since awarding the original $43 million contract to Boeing in February 2019, the Orca development contract has grown to $357 million, according to usaspending.gov. The newest modification brings the total to $432.5 million.
The Navy continues to "work closely" with Boeing to deliver the Orcas, Koehler said, but an expected delivery date was not specified. The contract's current end date is Dec. 29.
The Orca design is based on the Echo Voyager, another extra-large undersea vehicle developed by Boeing, according to the Congressional Research Service report.
The Echo Voyager is a 51-foot unmanned submarine with a top speed of 8 knots, a maximum depth of 11,000 feet and a range of 6,500 nautical miles. The vessel also has a 34-foot modular payload section.
The extra-large vehicles are just one of three types of unmanned vessels the Navy plans to develop or procure. The other two, large and medium unmanned surface vehicles could also be equipped with weapons, sensors or other payloads and conduct operations that would be too lengthy or dangerous for manned missions. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/navy-awards-72-million-to-boeing-for-prototype-of-extra-large-unmanned-submarine/article_883309f6-1958-591f-aa6c-6c738a4d4780.html | 2022-04-28 18:15:12 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/military/navy-awards-72-million-to-boeing-for-prototype-of-extra-large-unmanned-submarine/article_883309f6-1958-591f-aa6c-6c738a4d4780.html |
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces have placed devices resembling explosives on the roofs of nuclear reactors at a power plant they control.
Zelenskyy made the alarming claim in his nightly video address late Tuesday, adding that he believes the Russians may soon sabotage the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and blame Ukraine.
"We have information from our intelligence that the Russian military has placed objects similar to explosives on the roof of several power units," Zelenskyy said.
"Perhaps to simulate an attack on the plant. Perhaps they have some other scenario," he added. "But in any case, the world sees — and cannot help but see — that the only source of danger to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is Russia, and no one else."
The Zaporizhzhia plant is one of the largest in Europe with six nuclear reactors. Ukrainian officials say the possible explosive devices have been placed on top of the number 3 and number 4 reactors.
Russia, in turn, claims Ukraine is planning military action against the nuclear facility.
Russia's RIA Novosti news agency alleged Ukraine was planning to hit the plant with a "warhead stuffed with nuclear waste."
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday warned of "catastrophic consequences."
"Therefore we are, of course, taking all measures to prevent such threats," said Peskov.
Neither the Russian nor Ukrainian claim could be independently confirmed.
Both sides have made accusations that the other has attacked the plant since Russia seized the plant in March last year, just days after it launched a full-scale invasion. Now Russia and Ukraine both say the threat is imminent.
Ukraine's offensive is taking place nearby
The latest development comes as Ukraine is pressing a major offensive in the east and south of the country. One line of attack is about 50 miles east of the nuclear plant.
Ukraine has made limited advances since launching the offensive a month ago. But if Ukrainian troops were to break through Russian lines, the Russian troops holding the Zaporizhzhia plant would be at great risk of getting trapped there.
The Russians at the plant are already hemmed in to the north and the west by the Dnipro River, with Ukrainian forces on the opposite side of the river.
If the Ukrainians could retake the plant it would represent a major military and symbolic victory, and a huge setback for the Russians.
However, the plant has come under shelling on several occasions, and a firefight badly damaged a training facility. Full-scale combat near or at the plant would further increase the possibility of a nuclear accident.
The head of he International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, made his third visit to the plant last month to look into a separate crisis — a possible lack of water needed to cool nuclear material.
Grossi visited after a dam downriver from the plant was destroyed in early June. Russia and Ukraine blame each other for the Kakhovka dam's destruction, though most experts say the available evidence suggests Russia was responsible.
Russia controlled the dam for more than a year before it collapsed. The dam had created a reservoir used for cooling the radioactive fuel. Grossi said enough water is still available for the time being and there is no imminent danger.
Multiple safety issues at the plant
However, he said the plant's safety net continued to fray. Grossi was able to increase the number of IAEA inspectors at the plant from four to six. They move throughout the facility, monitoring systems to make sure they are still functioning as intended.
While the Russian troops control the plant, a skeleton crew of several hundred Ukrainian workers still run the nuclear facility.
Ukrainian workers who have fled the plant describe arrests and torture by the Russian troops there, saying it's more akin to a military base than a power plant.
One former worker, Roman German, told NPR's Joanna Kakissis that Russian troops often showed little concern for safety. He said they parked military vehicles with ammunition near the plant's machine room, as well as tankers filled with flammable liquids.
"Also, they mined the territory around the plant. We were told to only walk around in daylight and strictly on concrete paths," German said.
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man was arrested this week on a warrant after investigators said he was allegedly drunk behind the wheel and caused a crash that injured several people last November. Michael Cox, 39, has been charged with one count of Intoxicated Assault with a Vehicle.
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After the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, a civil government slowly came into being from 1884 as mining activities expanded there. In 1872, gold was discovered near Sitka, and thousands of people settled there during the Klondike Gold Rush.
In 1912, Congress established the Territory of Alaska, with an elected Legislature. Alaska became a state on Jan. 3, 1959. Settlers pre-statehood could vote — but voting rights were conferred initially only to men if they were over 21, an Alaska resident for a year and a U.S. citizen.
Due to an intense suffragette movement in Alaska, the territory granted full voting rights to women in 1913, seven years before the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920. Alaska Natives and Native Americans were not considered American citizens at the time.
Native American voter suppression
In 1924, Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act that allowed citizenship for Native Americans. However, in 1925, the Alaska Territorial Legislature passed the Alaska Voters Literacy Act that required voters to speak and read English, automatically excluding non-English-speaking Alaska Natives and Native Americans.
The 1965 Voting Rights Act eliminated poll taxes, literacy tests, and other barriers, and was a step forward for Native Americans, as well as Asian Americans, African Americans and Latinos.
But voter suppression continued in Alaska despite federal laws. For example, in 2011, the Alaska Redistricting Board — an independent body of five members appointed by the governor, Supreme Court justice, and presiding officers of the Senate and the House — merged two southeast Alaska districts, diminishing rural Native voter impact. In 2012, Alaska Native state Sen. Albert Kookesh lost due to this redistricting.
A major federal court judgment in the Toyukak v. Treadwell case in 2014 was a step forward for tribal communities. In 2013, the Native Americans Rights Fund, representing two tribal councils and two Alaska Native voters, filed suit in federal court alleging that state elections officials violated the federal Voting Rights Act and the 14th and 15th amendments of the U.S. Constitution by failing to provide oral language assistance to citizens whose first language is Yup’ik, the primary language of many Alaska Natives in the Dillingham and Wade Hampton regions.
In Alaska, there are 14 census areas that are covered jurisdictions, and each must provide language assistance in at least one Alaska Native language.
As per section 203 of the Voting Rights Act, which was extended in 1975 for covered jurisdictions, election information and materials must also come in the minority languages. In September 2014, the federal court found the state violated the law.
Despite the ruling, bilingual and translation services for tribal members in Alaska were not uniformly provided. In 2019, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a study that showed language assistance and bilingual voting programs were not implemented in full by the state government in the 2016 primary and general elections; to wit, no translated voting materials were available in six of the 19 villages for the primaries.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker dribbled toward the left corner 3-point line with two Pelicans in hot pursuit before rising up for an off-balance jumper. Coach Monty Williams wasn’t sure that was a great idea.
“I couldn’t make that shot,” Williams said grinning.
But Booker can. And he did.
The three-time All-Star put on a show with one of the best scoring games of his career, pouring in 58 points to nearly single-handedly push the Phoenix Suns past New Orleans 118-114 on Saturday night.
The Suns earned the comeback win barely one week after losing to the Pelicans twice in New Orleans. Booker prides himself as a team player and a willing passer, but on Saturday night, he realized he had the hot hand.
“Once I get it going a little bit, shooting over a hand is the right play,” Booker said.
It’s the second time this season Booker has topped 50 points — he scored 51 against Chicago at home Nov. 30 in just three quarters. He had a career-high 70 points at Boston in March 2017 and had 59 at Utah in March 2019.
This effort brought the Suns back from a 24-point deficit. The three-time All-Star made 21 of 35 shots, including 6 of 12 3-pointers. He added five rebounds, five assists and played the entire second half.
The Phoenix bench and fans loved every minute of it. New Orleans? Not so much.
“I don’t enjoy watching somebody score 58 points on us,” Pelicans guard C.J. McCollum said. “It is not enjoyable.”
The Pelicans led 83-59 midway through the third quarter, but the Suns used a 25-6 run to cut that advantage to 89-84 going into the fourth. Booker scored 20 points in the third, willing his team back into contention.
“It’s unreal,” Paul said. “I’ve had the opportunity to play with a lot of greats — Blake Griffin, James Harden and now Book. Sheesh, you just try not to get caught watching.”
Phoenix tied it at 99 with 7:04 left on Josh Okogie’s free throw. Booker scored a stunning 25 points in a row for the Suns before Okogie’s two free throws, making just about everything he tossed toward the rim as the home crowd roared.
The Suns were clinging to a 111-109 lead when Paul made a crucial 3-pointer with 1:04 remaining. Paul finished with 18 points and eight assists.
The Suns won their second straight game while the Pelicans have dropped three in a row.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 30 points and McCollum added 27. Williamson had a solid game, shooting 12 of 15 from the field, but it was completely overshadowed by Booker’s performance.
“You got to give respect when it is due,” Williamson said. “He put on a clinic.”
The Pelicans pushed to a 34-27 lead after one quarter while shooting 67% from the field. McCollum had 15 points, making 6 of 7 shots, including three 3-pointers.
New Orleans stretched its lead to 63-46 by halftime. Booker scored 22 points before the break on 8-of-13 shooting, but the rest of the Suns shot just 8 of 31 from the field.
“We couldn’t throw it in the ocean if we had been on a boat,” Williams said.
Booker broke the arena record, topping a 54-point game by Gilbert Arenas in 2006 for Washington.
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Pelicans: F Brandon Ingram (left great toe contusion) was out. … Had a 48-34 advantage in points in the paint.
Suns: C Deandre Ayton (left ankle) missed a second straight game. … F Cam Johnson (right meniscus tear), G Cameron Payne (right foot strain), G Duane Washington Jr. (left hip muscle strain) were also out. … Missed 13 3-pointers in a row at one point during the first half. … Booker’s career high is 70 points, which he scored against Boston in 2017. … Hosted a 42nd straight sellout crowd.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — For some, Memorial Day serves as the unofficial start to summer, but for others, it’s a moment to stop and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“This is my son. Sgt. Terry Lisk,” said Lorrie Fleming as she held up a flag with her son’s picture on it.
On June 26, 2006, Fleming’s life changed forever.
“When you see them pull up in your driveway, you can’t even imagine,” she said. “It’s very, very heartbreaking.”
Her son, Sgt. Terry Lisk was killed by a mortar attack.
“I love him and I miss him,” she explained with tears in her eyes. “I’m glad I was his mom.”
For Fleming, every day is Memorial Day.
But Sunday, she was joined by her community in Hillsborough County to take a moment to pause and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Over 30 names were read aloud in the Garden of Gold Tribute to fallen heroes, as flags flew high at Veterans Memorial Park.
They honored those who gave their lives in service to our country.
“This is a place where you can walk by and look at all the markers,” Hillsborough County Commissioner Michael Owen said. “You can really reflect on each war, each battle where we lost men and women in war.”
Fleming hopes her neighbors and fellow community members pause to reflect on the freedoms they have, freedoms that are thanks to brave men and women like her son, Sgt. Lisk.
“My son would want them to enjoy their barbeque, their boating, or the beach, but take a moment and remember why you get to have these wonderful moments in America,” Fleming said.
“Festivals, parades, and barbeques are great, but I believe how we show our affection and love for those who laid down their lives is through our actions, what we do,” Owen said. “I think the way we do that is by preserving and protecting what they died for.”
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Boston teen charged after 'sucker punching' referee during basketball game: 'It's a shame'
The 16-year-old Excel High School player allegedly 'sucker punched' the ref after thinking he was being charged with another foul
A high school basketball player in Massachusetts is facing a criminal charge after assaulting a referee during a game Wednesday night at Cohasset Middle-High School.
The Cohasset Police Department announced a 16-year-old boy from Excel High School in south Boston, who will not be identified any further because of his age, is charged with one count of assault and battery after "sucker punching" the ref.
Police Chief William Quigley said the teenager will be scheduled to appear in Quincy Juvenile Court for a show cause hearing at a later date.
Boston 25 News reported that Cohasset Public School Superintendent Patrick Sullivan said the player allegedly punched the referee in the face after thinking he was charged with another foul when the ref called Cohasset for traveling.
Well-known photographer in the area, Dan Leahy, reportedly witnessed the altercation.
"Out of my peripheral I see a South Boston player coming over to the baseline, I assumed to take the ball out. In fact, he launched at an official and gave him a full nelson right to the side of the head. Which brought the ref down, and he kept exercising a physical attack on this poor ref who was bent over and couldn’t defend himself," Leahy told Boston 25.
"There’s so much anger built in to assault an authoritative figure in that manner. And it was vicious, not like he went up and bumped him or anything like that. He went at him with a full fist, it’s a shame," he added.
Cohasset police said officers responded to an assault at the gym at 6:45 p.m. Upon arrival, officers cleared the gym and the game was ended immediately. No one else was involved in the assault besides the one Excel player.
The referee did not require medical attention, police said.
The president of the Massachusetts State Basketball Officials Association (MSBOA) said they are angry and frustrated about this incident, but not shocked.
In a statement released to Boston 25, the MSBOA said:
"The shortage of officials, both in our state and nationwide, has been well documented. And while there may be a myriad of reasons for the crisis, the abhorrent treatment of officials by fans, coaches and players is at the top of the list. And while the majority of stakeholders in high school sports do not fall into that category, the sad reality is that incidents like this continue to occur.
"We call on the local authorities, Boston Public Schools and the MIAA to take swift action that includes appropriate punishment for anyone sharing in the responsibility for this dangerous attack. It is not up to us to determine what those sanctions look like, but we are positive that they must be commensurate with the sheer and unprovoked violence of the act.
"Unfortunately, the displeasure and outright anger directed at officials has risen to a completely unacceptable level, which can result in an attack like the one in Cohasset. That is wrong and must be addressed."
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The head of Excel High School, Jerleen John, told Boston 25 the student in question could face disciplinary action in accordance with the Boston Public Schools code of conduct.
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PHILADELPHIA — Joe Girardi was fired by the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday after his team’s terrible start, becoming the first major league manager to lose his job this season.
Philadelphia said bench coach Rob Thomson will become interim manager for the rest of the season.
Expected to contend for an NL East title, the Phillies are 22-29 and 12 games behind the first-place New York Mets.
“It has been a frustrating season for us up until this point, as we feel that our club has not played up to its capabilities,” Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said in a statement. “While all of us share the responsibility for the shortcomings, I felt that a change was needed and that a new voice in the clubhouse would give us the best chance to turn things around. I believe we have a talented group that can get back on track, and I am confident that Rob, with his experience and familiarity with our club, is the right man to lead us going forward.”
Girardi’s first year with Philadelphia was the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. The Phillies went 82-80 last year and he ends his tenure with a 132-141 record. Girardi managed the New York Yankees from 2008-17 and the Florida Marlins in 2006.
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Record quarterly revenue and second consecutive quarter of double-digit operating margin
Returned operations to industry-leading reliability
Expect December quarter revenue recovery to accelerate relative to 2019
On track to achieve 2024 targets of over $7 adj. EPS and $4 billion of free cash flow
ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) today reported financial results for the September quarter 2022 and provided its outlook for the December quarter 2022. Highlights of the September quarter 2022 results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and are incorporated here.
"Thanks to the incredible work of our entire team, Delta delivered a strong September quarter with record quarterly revenues and a double-digit operating margin. The travel recovery continues as consumer spend shifts to experiences and demand improves in corporate and international," said Ed Bastian, Delta's chief executive officer. "In this environment, we expect December quarter revenue growth to accelerate versus 2019 with an operating margin of approximately 10 percent."
"With strong demand and a return to best-in-class operational performance, we are ahead of our plan for the year on profitability and expect to be free cash flow positive. We're working towards full network restoration by summer of 2023, which supports a meaningful step up in profitability and cash flow next year on our path to earn over $7 of EPS and $4 billion of free cash flow in 2024," Bastian said.
September Quarter 2022 GAAP Financial Results
- Operating revenue of $14.0 billion
- Operating income of $1.5 billion with an operating margin of 10.4 percent
- Earnings per share of $1.08
- Operating cash flow of $869 million
- Payments on debt and finance lease obligations of $1.8 billion
- Total debt and finance lease obligations of $23.2 billion at quarter end
September Quarter 2022 Adjusted Financial Results
- Operating revenue of $12.8 billion, 3 percent higher than September quarter 2019, including a $35 million impact from Hurricane Ian
- Operating income of $1.5 billion with an operating margin of 11.6 percent
- Earnings per share of $1.51, including a 3¢ impact from Hurricane Ian
- $11.2 billion in liquidity* and adjusted net debt of $20.5 billion at quarter end
December Quarter Outlook1
Additional metrics for financial modeling can be found in the Supplemental Information section under Quarterly Results on ir.delta.com.
September Quarter Revenue Environment and Outlook
"We reached a major milestone this quarter, with adjusted revenue 3 percent higher and unit revenues up 23 percent compared to 2019, marking the highest revenue and unit revenue quarter in Delta's history. Our results reflect the strength of our brand and diverse revenue streams, with another quarter of record co-brand remuneration and continued premium product outperformance," said Glen Hauenstein, Delta's president. "With corporate travel improving and robust domestic and international demand, we expect December quarter revenue to be up 5 to 9 percent compared to December quarter 2019."
- Consumer demand remains robust with improving demand for international travel: Domestic passenger revenue was 2 percent higher and international passenger revenue was 97 percent recovered compared to the September quarter 2019. International unit revenue growth outpaced domestic for the first time since the pandemic. Transatlantic demand was driven by leisure destinations such as Italy, Spain and Greece and improving business demand, with Transatlantic revenue up 12 percent compared to 2019.
- Business bookings improve post Labor Day: Corporate sales* increased after Labor Day and are at the strongest recovery rates since the start of the pandemic, exiting the quarter at 80 percent of 2019 levels. Recovery in the least restored sectors accelerated, and recent corporate survey results show positive expectations for business travel, with nearly 90 percent of accounts indicating their travel will stay the same or increase in the December quarter compared to the September quarter.
- Premium product outperformance continues: Premium revenue was up 8 percent versus 2019, 10 points higher than the main cabin revenue growth. Premium and other diversified revenue streams, including Loyalty, Cargo and MRO, comprised 54 percent of total revenues.
- Record American Express remuneration supports higher full year outlook: Remuneration for the September quarter was $1.4 billion, 37 percent higher compared to the September quarter 2019 and is now expected to be $5.5 billion for the full year. September quarter co-brand card spend was up 44 percent compared to the September quarter 2019 with co-brand card acquisitions up 17 percent.
- Cargo revenue remains ahead of 2019; MRO revenue surpasses 2019 levels: Cargo revenue was $240 million in the September quarter, a 27 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019. MRO revenue in the September quarter was $221 million, a 4 percent increase compared to 2019.
- Hurricane Ian impact to September and December quarters expected to be similar: The impact of Hurricane Ian on September month revenue was $35 million, driven by cancellations and related booking softness to affected areas. A similar impact is expected in the month of October.
September Quarter Cost Performance and Outlook
"We delivered $1.5 billion of operating profit with a 12 percent operating margin in the September quarter despite costs related to our rebuild efforts as well as inflationary impacts felt across the industry," said Dan Janki, Delta's chief financial officer. "With capacity expected to be 91 to 92 percent restored to 2019 in the December quarter, non-fuel unit costs are expected to be 12 to 13 percent higher, improving 10 points sequentially. Improving asset utilization and efficiency remain key priorities as we move into the final stages of rebuilding the airline and work to drive a competitive cost structure."
- Operating expense of $12.5 billion and total adjusted operating expense of $11.3 billion
- Adjusted non-fuel costs of $7.8 billion
- Non-fuel CASM was 22.5 percent higher than September quarter 2019 on 17 percent less capacity
- Adjusted fuel expense of $3.3 billion was up 45 percent compared to the September quarter 2019
- Adjusted fuel price of $3.53 per gallon includes a refinery benefit of 21¢ per gallon
- Fuel efficiency, defined as gallons per 1,000 ASMs, was 14.8, a 3.0 percent improvement versus 2019
September Quarter Balance Sheet, Cash and Liquidity
"We repaid $1.8 billion of debt during the quarter, bringing year-to-date debt repayment to more than $4 billion," Janki said. "We remain committed to strengthening our balance sheet, targeting adjusted net debt of $15 billion and investment grade metrics by 2024."
- Adjusted net debt of $20.5 billion at quarter end; Weighted average interest rate of 4.5 percent with 83 percent fixed rate debt and 17 percent variable rate debt
- Payments on debt and finance lease obligations of $1.8 billion, bringing year-to-date total to $4.2 billion
- Operating cash flow of $869 million and gross capital expenditures of $1.5 billion
- Air Traffic Liability ended September at $9.1 billion, down $817 million compared to June
- Liquidity of $11.2 billion, including $2.8 billion in undrawn revolver capacity
Fleet and Partner Updates
On July 18, Delta announced it had reached an agreement with The Boeing Company to purchase 100 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, with options for 30 more. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2025. In addition to improved fuel efficiency, these aircraft will have higher gauge and more premium seating. Delta's 737 fleet will grow to over 300 aircraft by 2030, making it one of the company's largest fleet families. The company also announced a service agreement with CFM International to service the more sustainable next-generation LEAP engines. Delta TechOps will be one of a select few maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide for the LEAP-1B engine.
On September 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved and granted antitrust immunity to the trans-American Joint Venture Agreement between Delta and LATAM. The carriers' deepened cooperation under the Joint Venture Agreement will improve travel options and services for customers traveling between the U.S./Canada and South America. Both airlines will work closely to deliver the customer benefits that this approval unlocks, including expanded capacity, increased routing options, superior frequent flyer benefits and shared airport facilities and amenities.
On October 11, Delta announced a strategic partnership with Joby Aviation, Inc., an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovator. Delta and Joby share a commitment to delivering a seamless, zero-operating-emission, premium customer experience for eVTOL service. The partnership will leverage Delta's commercial and operational expertise to develop Joby's transformational home-to-airport transportation service for Delta customers.
On October 12, Delta and Starbucks announced a new strategic loyalty partnership between Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards that allows members to link accounts and unlock more ways to earn rewards. This partnership enables more meaningful connection and gets members of both programs even closer to these brands that they love. Delta is Starbucks' first account linking partner in the U.S., and this will be a strong membership and engagement driver for both brands.
Other September Quarter Highlights
Operational Reliability
- Significant improvement in operational reliability in the September quarter, driven by schedule adjustments, continued hiring and staffing, better crew availability and process improvements
- September performance prior to Hurricane Ian was the best month of 2022, and we achieved a 99.9 percent Mainline domestic completion factor through September 26, which was no. 1 in our competitive set. On-Time Arrival rate was no. 1 for the full month of September*
Culture and People
- Recorded $291 million of profit-sharing accrual year-to-date, expected to be paid out to Delta employees in February 2023
- Contributed over $500K to the American Red Cross toward Hurricane relief efforts
- Recognized as one of Forbes' Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S. for a second year in a row, with employees giving Delta top marks on the airline's benefits and representation of women in leadership
- Scored 100 percent on the Disability Equality Index for the seventh year in a row ranking it as one of the nation's "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion"
Customer Experience and Loyalty
- Welcomed record number of new SkyMiles members and achieved record American Express co-brand spend
- Delta SkyMiles was ranked one of U.S. News & World Report's best travel rewards programs for the sixth consecutive year, outperforming all other U.S. global airlines
- Named the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy for the fourth year, with the online travel platform noting Delta's excellence in on-time reliability, a customer-centered experience and an extensive global network
- Launched Delta Business, an all-encompassing travel brand featuring premium benefits, industry-leading services and award-winning account support to elevate every journey
- Unveiled Delta Premium Select enhancements providing a refreshed onboard experience, with elevated dining and premium amenities including an upgraded amenity kit and noise-canceling headsets
- Opened Delta's new Sky Club at Tokyo's Haneda Airport and renovated our Delta Sky Club in Boston
- Announced two nonstop routes from Atlanta to Cape Town and Los Angeles to Tahiti, both beginning December 17, in addition to nonstop service from Atlanta to Tel Aviv beginning March 2023. Atlanta to Cape Town is subject to foreign government approval
- Announced nonstop service from Los Angeles to Haneda and launched new daily service between Honolulu and Haneda, both beginning December 1
Environmental, Social and Governance
- Issued our second Close the Gap report, highlighting increased representation of women, Black talent and other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in roles across the company while underscoring that work remains to be done, and the company will continue to be transparent about progress
- Engaged more than 50 percent of our officer group in Racial Equity Leadership Workshops, led by the Groundwater Institute
- Validated our Science Based Targets initiative goal to reduce well-to-wake (lifecycle) scope 1 and 3 jet fuel greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent per revenue tonne kilometer by 2035 from a 2019 base year**
- Announced collaboration with MIT to test methods and develop tools to eliminate persistent contrails, which are about 10% of all contrails and thought to be one of aviation's largest environmental impacts
- Partnered with DG Fuels to provide Delta with 55 million gallons of SAF annually for seven years with delivery anticipated to begin by the end of 2027
- In an open letter, Delta challenged Atlanta business leaders to join OneTen, the national coalition aiming to close the opportunity gap for Black talent by taking a skills-first approach to hiring and promotions
September Quarter Results
September quarter results have been adjusted primarily for the unrealized losses on investments, loss on extinguishment of debt and third-party refinery sales as described in the reconciliations in Note A.
About Delta Air Lines More than 4,000 Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) flights take off every day, connecting people across more than 275 destinations on six continents with a commitment to industry-leading customer service, safety and innovation.
More than 80,000 Delta people lead the way in delivering a world-class customer experience, and we're continuing to ensure the future of travel is personalized, enjoyable and stress-free. Our people's genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and respected across every point of their journey with us.
Delta has served as many as 200 million customers annually. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta operates significant hubs and key markets in Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, London-Heathrow, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Seoul-Incheon and Tokyo.
Powered by innovative and strategic partnerships with Aeromexico, Air France-KLM, China Eastern, Korean Air, LATAM, Virgin Atlantic and WestJet, Delta brings more choice and competition to customers worldwide.
Delta is America's most-awarded airline thanks to the dedication, passion and professionalism of its people, recognized by Fortune, the Wall Street Journal, and Business Travel News, among many others.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements regarding our estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, goals, aspirations, commitments or strategies for the future, should be considered "forward-looking statements" under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are not guarantees or promised outcomes and should not be construed as such. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the estimates, expectations, beliefs, intentions, projections, goals, aspirations, commitments and strategies reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the material adverse effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our business; the impact of incurring significant debt in response to the pandemic; failure to comply with the financial and other covenants in our financing agreements; the possible effects of accidents involving our aircraft or aircraft of our airline partners; breaches or lapses in the security of technology systems on which we rely and of the data stored within them, as well as compliance with ever-evolving global privacy and security regulatory obligations; disruptions in our information technology infrastructure; our dependence on technology in our operations; our commercial relationships with airlines in other parts of the world and the investments we have in certain of those airlines; the effects of a significant disruption in the operations or performance of third parties on which we rely; failure to realize the full value of intangible or long-lived assets; labor issues; the effects of weather, natural disasters and seasonality on our business; changes in the cost of aircraft fuel; extended disruptions in the supply of aircraft fuel, including from Monroe Energy, LLC ("Monroe"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta; failure or inability of insurance to cover a significant liability at Monroe's Trainer refinery; failure to comply with existing and future environmental regulations to which Monroe's refinery operations are subject, including costs related to compliance with renewable fuel standard regulations; our ability to retain senior management and other key employees, and to maintain our company culture; significant damage to our reputation and brand, including from exposure to significant adverse publicity or inability to achieve certain sustainability goals; the effects of terrorist attacks, geopolitical conflict or security events; competitive conditions in the airline industry; extended interruptions or disruptions in service at major airports at which we operate or significant problems associated with types of aircraft or engines we operate; the effects of extensive government regulation we are subject to; the impact of environmental regulation, including but not limited to increased regulation to reduce emissions and other risks associated with climate change, and the cost of compliance with more stringent environmental regulations; and unfavorable economic or political conditions in the markets in which we operate or volatility in currency exchange rates.
Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties that could cause differences between actual results and forward-looking statements is contained in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and our Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which represent our views only as of the date of this press release, and which we undertake no obligation to update except to the extent required by law.
Note A: The following tables show reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures. The reasons Delta uses these measures are described below. Reconciliations may not calculate due to rounding.
Delta sometimes uses information ("non-GAAP financial measures") that is derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements, but that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"). Under the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, non-GAAP financial measures may be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. The tables below show reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures used in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Forward Looking Projections. Delta is not able to reconcile forward looking non-GAAP financial measures without unreasonable effort because the adjusting items such as those used in the reconciliations below will not be known until the end of the period and could be significant.
Adjustments. These reconciliations include certain adjustments to GAAP measures, that are directly related to the impact of COVID-19 and our response. These adjustments are made to provide comparability between the reported periods, if applicable, as indicated below:
Restructuring charges. During 2020, we recorded restructuring charges for items such as fleet impairments and voluntary early retirement and separation programs following strategic business decisions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the September quarter 2022 and nine months ended September 2022, we recognized $1 million and $6 million, respectively, of net adjustments to certain of those restructuring charges, representing changes in our estimates.
Loss on extinguishment of debt. This adjustment relates to early termination of a portion of our debt.
We also regularly adjust certain GAAP measures for the following items, if applicable, for the reasons indicated below:
Third-party refinery sales. Refinery sales to third parties, and related expenses, are not related to our airline segment. Excluding these sales therefore provides a more meaningful comparison of our airline operations to the rest of the airline industry.
Delta Private Jets adjustment. Because we combined Delta Private Jets with Wheels Up in January 2020, we have excluded the impact of Delta Private Jets from 2019 results for comparability.
MTM adjustments and settlements on hedges. Mark-to-market ("MTM") adjustments are defined as fair value changes recorded in periods other than the settlement period. Such fair value changes are not necessarily indicative of the actual settlement value of the underlying hedge in the contract settlement period, and therefore we remove this impact to allow investors to better understand and analyze our core performance. Settlements represent cash received or paid on hedge contracts settled during the applicable period.
MTM adjustments on investments. Unrealized gains/losses result from our equity investments that are accounted for at fair value in non-operating expense. The gains/losses are driven by changes in stock prices, foreign currency fluctuations and other valuation techniques for investments in companies without publicly-traded shares. Adjusting for these gains/losses allows investors to better understand and analyze our core operational performance in the periods shown.
Equity investment MTM adjustments. We adjust for our proportionate share of our equity method investee, Virgin Atlantic's, hedge portfolio MTM adjustments (recorded in non-operating expense) to allow investors to understand and analyze our core operational performance in the periods shown.
Aircraft fuel and related taxes. The volatility in fuel prices impacts the comparability of year-over-year financial performance. The adjustment for aircraft fuel and related taxes allows investors to better understand and analyze our non-fuel costs and year-over-year financial performance.
Profit sharing. We adjust for profit sharing because this adjustment allows investors to better understand and analyze our recurring cost performance and provides a more meaningful comparison of our core operating costs to the airline industry.
Adjusted Net Debt. Delta uses adjusted total debt, including aircraft rent, in addition to adjusted debt and finance leases, to present estimated financial obligations. Delta reduces adjusted total debt by cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and LGA restricted cash, resulting in adjusted net debt, to present the amount of assets needed to satisfy the debt. Management believes this metric is helpful to investors in assessing the company's overall debt profile.
Gross Capital Expenditures. We adjust capital expenditures for the following items to determine gross capital expenditures for the reasons described below:
Financed aircraft acquisitions. This adjusts capital expenditures to reflect aircraft deliveries that are leased as capital expenditures. The adjustment is based on their original contractual purchase price or an estimate of the aircraft's fair value and provides a more meaningful view of our investing activities.
Net cash flows related to certain airport construction projects. Cash flows related to certain airport construction projects are included in capital expenditures. We have adjusted for these items because management believes investors should be informed that a portion of these capital expenditures from airport construction projects are either funded with restricted cash specific to these projects or reimbursed by a third party.
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The Oregon State Beavers provided an opportunity for the Colorado women’s soccer team to get back on track.
CU put an end to a frustrating slump on Thursday, jumping to a big lead early before holding on late for a 3-2 victory in a Pac-12 Conference battle at Prentup Field. It was the first Pac-12 win of the season for the Buffs, who ended a 1-3-2 slide. The Buffs also avoided their first winless start through four games of conference play since 2012.
CU (7-3-3, 1-2-1) received one goal and one assist from Civana Kuhlmann and a goal apiece from Shyra James and Kayleigh Webb.
“I thought we played really well for long stretches of the match,” CU head coach Danny Sanchez said. “We scored three really good goals from the run of play. It was a little disappointing to let Oregon State back in it, but like I said before the game they are a desperate team that is desperate for results. They were going to keep fighting to the end and this is Pac-12 soccer. We’re really pleased to get the win. We needed a win today to build some momentum.”
Kuhlmann opened the scoring with her ninth goal of the season in the 26th minute off an assist from Jenny Beyer. James added to her Pac-12-leading goal total with her 11th of the season off an assist from Kuhlmann in the 34th minute, giving CU a 2-0 lead at halftime.
James now owns the eighth season (done by seven players) with at least 11 goals in program history. It was the 25th goal of James’ career, moving her just one behind Melissa Cartmell for fifth on CU’s all-time list. James and Kuhlmann both increased their season point total to 23, moving into a six-way tie for the 10th-best single-season total in team history.
“My mindset was definitely to win and to do that I need to be taking shots,” Kuhlmann explained. “I need to be putting the ball in the back of the net. I think after I put one away, I was able to gain some confidence and take some more shots. You have to shoot to score, so that’s what I was trying to do.”
Webb’s goal, her fifth of the season, gave the Buffs a 3-0 lead shortly after halftime but OSU was able to make things interesting down the stretch. A goal by Maddie Tetz in the 57th minute cut CU’s lead to 3-1, and shortly afterward starting goalie Dani Hansen was replaced by Bella Grust.
OSU (4-6-2, 0-4-0) was awarded a penalty kick which McKenna Martinez converted in the 80th minute, but CU was able to preserve the one-goal lead over the final 10 minutes.
The Buffs will seek a sweep of the Oregon schools at home on Sunday against the Oregon Ducks (1 p.m.).
Colorado 3, Oregon State 2
Oregon State 0 2 — 2
Colorado 2 1 — 3
Goals — Oregon State: Tetz (Tobias), 57th minute; Martinez (PK), 80th minute. Colorado: Kuhlmann (Beyer), 26th minute; James (Kuhlmann), 34th minute; Webb (Hayward), 50th minute.
Goalies (Min.-goals allowed-saves) — Oregon State: Coll (90-3-4). Colorado: Hansen (60-1-2); Grust (30-1-0).
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A U.S. official says at least 40 people have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt in South Texas.
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WEST WOKING, Britain (AP) _ Linde plc (LIN) on Thursday reported third-quarter net income of $1.27 billion.
The West Woking, Britain-based company said it had profit of $2.54 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $3.10 per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.94 per share.
The gas supplier posted revenue of $8.8 billion in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.27 billion.
For the current quarter ending in December, Linde expects its per-share earnings to range from $2.80 to $2.90.
The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $11.93 to $12.03 per share.
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LETHEM, Guyana (AP) — Their horses’ hooves kick up dust amid blaring country music as participants enter the arena to begin the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo, a celebration of the cowboy lifestyle on Guyana’s rugged Rupununi savannah.
The two-day, annual rodeo draws thousands of visitors from Guyana’s capital and other countries, especially neighboring Brazil. The event is held in Lethem town in the Rupununi Region also known as Region 9 – Upper-Takutu-Upper Essequibo in southwest Guyana.
Competitions include bareback bronco riding, saddle bronco, steer roping, ribbon roping and wild cow milking.
The event has become so popular it even has participants from Britain, the United States and Brazil. But most of the participants are local cowboys who get together to pit their skills.
Rancher Ian RodrIguez has lived his whole life in Rupununi and owns the lot of land where the rodeo is held. His father was chief judge of the rodeo before he died. RodrIguez is following in his father’s footsteps as a secondary judge.
“Lethem, Rupununi was known as one of the biggest livestock rearing regions. We had a lot of good ranchers, cattle,” he said. “And we do it for commercial interest … so everybody growing up knows that Lethem is a ranching area, The Rupununi. That’s why the legacy lives on.”
Besides being a local tradition the rodeo is a growing tourist attraction.
A worker opens the gate and the cows burst into the arena. One man ropes a cow, wrestling it to a near standstill with a second man frantically milks the struggling animal.
Business teacher Shinier Smartt, 22, traveled from Georgetown, Guyana’s capital, with her friends to see the rodeo for the first time.
“The scenery has just been very much beautiful,” Smartt after one of the events. “We are here for the famous rodeo and so far it has been very thrilling.”
Among of attendees of the rodeo on Saturday was Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali who toured the rodeo wearing a cowboy hat.
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems will collaborate with Red 6 to explore the integration of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) onto the Hawk fast jet trainer aircraft. This will enable pilots to identify, engage and defeat virtual threats and co-operate with virtual wingmen whilst airborne.
BAE Systems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Red 6, an augmented reality technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training. The collaboration will explore ways to combine BAE Systems' experience in delivering training to military forces alongside its expertise in helmet-mounted displays with Red 6's breakthrough ATARS technology.
Lucy Walton, Head of Training, BAE Systems' air sector, said: "The modern battlespace is becoming increasingly complex and integrating technology such as Red 6's augmented reality with the Hawk aircraft is key as we prepare pilots for life in a fast jet cockpit for decades to come. We're trusted by armed forces around the world to train over 450 pilots per year and it's essential we have the right technologies and partnerships to ensure they stay ahead of the curve. We're really excited to combine our unique insight from working alongside air forces across the globe with the truly game-changing capabilities of Red 6."
Daniel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Red 6, said: "Readiness and lethality are critical if our war fighters are to prevail against near peer adversaries. I'm thrilled that BAE Systems recognises the radical innovation that ATARS brings to drive the change in military flight training that is so desperately needed and that together can help drive this transformational shift."
The companies announced they will be working together at I/ITSEC 2022, one of the world's leading training and simulation shows, in Orlando, Florida.
BAE Systems has been a leader in the fast jet augmented reality market for over 60 years. The Company developed the world's first heads up display (HUD) for the Buccaneer in 1958 and the family of Striker Helmet Mounted Display Systems (HMDS) used on Typhoon and Gripen aircraft.
Working with Red 6 takes this capability a step further for the pilots of tomorrow, by bringing constructed adversaries, wingmen and surface threats into the training space at a fraction of the cost and emissions of the live equivalent.
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BAE Systems has decades of experience working with armed forces across the globe to deliver and evolve training to meet their current and operational requirements.
Today we work throughout the training pipeline from recruiting future air force personnel, synthetic and live environments to deliver next generation effects-led training, producing the right skills – from the classroom to the frontline and everything in between. Hawk, the most successful and proven military aircraft trainer, is at the heart of what we deliver with a global fleet of 650 aircraft preparing pilots for life in the fast jet cockpit of aircraft including Typhoon and F-35. Its advanced airborne simulation has put tens of thousands of students at the controls of the latest frontline capability and will continue to integrate next generation mission systems, wearable technology and cockpit displays, ensuring it continues as the world's leading flying classroom.
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Red 6, founded in 2018, is the creator of Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), Combined Augmented Reality Battlespace Operational Network (CARBON), and Augmented Reality Command and Analytic Data Environment (ARCADE). Red 6 systems are the first wide field-of-view, full color, demonstrably proven outdoor augmented reality solution that operates in dynamic outdoor environments. Together, they bring virtual and constructive assets into the real-world by allowing pilots and ground operators to see synthetic threats in real-time, outdoors, and critically, in high-speed environments.
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The Buffalo Bills lost to the Miami Dolphins in dramatic fashion on Sunday.
After completing a pass in the final seconds while trailing 21-19, quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills offense rushed to the line to spike the ball for a field goal attempt. The only problem was that time expired before they could even snap it.
Moments after the loss, cameras caught Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in the booth. Let's just say the Miami alum wasn't too happy about losing his homecoming game:
Led by Dorsey, the Bills' offense was unstoppable in the first two weeks. But they ran into some troubles in Week 3 despite possessing the ball for over 40 minutes.
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SINGAPORE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) announced today that its affiliates have acquired the W Maldives and the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa. The seller was a joint venture between Universal Enterprises and Marriott International. Both properties will continue to be managed by Marriott under their existing brands.
Each resort is located on its own private island. The W Maldives is a short seaplane ride and the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is a short speedboat ride from the Maldives Velana International Airport.
W Maldives offers a combination of 77 overwater or beach bungalows with private balconies and private pools. The Maldives is home to some of the most vibrant and diverse marine life in the world, and the resort's house reef features hundreds of different ocean life species. Guests can also enjoy the resort's private yacht experience, six restaurants and bars and a world-class spa.
The 176-room Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is a 5-star family resort. The property is one of the most expansive luxury properties in the Maldives. It features a mix of overwater bungalows, ocean view villas and cottages, many with private plunge pools. Guests can enjoy seven restaurants and bars, multiple fresh-water pools, a full-service spa, tennis facilities, and the Sheraton Kids' Club.
"KSL Capital Partners is focused on investing in well-located, high-quality travel and leisure properties," said Siddhant Jhunjhunwala, Director of Investments, APAC for KSL. "The Maldives is one of the world's premier leisure travel tourism destinations and these resorts are two of the best in the market, with the added benefit of being operated by Marriott's experienced team. We're pleased to expand our global relationship with Marriott."
About KSL Capital Partners
KSL Capital Partners, LLC is a private equity firm specializing in travel and leisure enterprises in five primary sectors: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate and travel services. KSL has offices in Denver, Colorado; Stamford, Connecticut; London, England and Singapore. Since 2005, KSL has raised approximately US$18 billion of capital across both equity, credit and tactical opportunities funds. KSL's current portfolio includes some of the premier properties in travel and leisure. For more information, please visit www.kslcapital.com.
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Here's where to get free food and deals for Super Bowl 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off on Sunday, Feb. 12 for Super Bowl LVII in Arizona, and restaurant chains across the country are celebrating the big game with a multitude of deals and freebies on food for fans.
From deals on chicken wings to chances to win free pizza, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate and fill up while cheering on one’s favorite team.
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Here are some of the discounts and free food being offered in honor of the Super Bowl:
7-Eleven
In celebration of the Super Bowl, 7-Eleven is giving customers a free large pizza via the 7NOW Delivery app on Feb. 12. All pizza flavors are included in the deal, like Extreme Meat, Cheese, Pepperoni, and Breakfast Pizza.
Applebee’s
On Feb. 12, Applebee’s customers can score 20 free boneless wings with any online order of $40 or more by using the promo code BIGGAME23 at checkout.
Auntie Anne’s
Auntie Anne’s is offering a $0 delivery fee now through Feb. 12 on qualifying orders of $12 or more via the chain’s website or mobile app. Super Bowl fans can also order a Snack Stadium filled with pretzel choices like cinnamon sugar nuggets or mini pretzel dogs and assorted dips.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering six free boneless or traditional wings for everyone in America if the Super Bowl goes into overtime. The offer can be redeemed on Feb. 27 from 4-7 p.m. local time for dine-in and in-person takeout. Meanwhile, Blazin’ Rewards Members can also place a $25+ pre-order for pick up on Feb. 12 through the chain’s website or app through Feb. 11 and receive six free traditional or boneless wings on their next visit.
Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill customers can get a free small side or topping of queso blanco with the purchase of an entree now through Feb. 12 by using the code QUESO23 at checkout. Orders must be made online or on the mobile app.
DiGiorno
If the football hits the goalpost ("a doink") during any kick of the Super Bowl, DiGiorno is offering the chance to win free pizza. Fans can enter here to win the tentative contest now through 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 12. In the event of a "doink," DiGiorno will give away 1,500 DiGiorno pizzas.
Little Caesars
Little Caesars wants to be part of Super Bowl fans’ menu by offering discounts during all the post-season NFL games. Customers who order online at littlecaesars.com one hour before the Super Bowl can get 30% off at NFLShop.com, $2 off Caesar Wings with a purchase, $2 off a Classic Pepperoni pizza with a purchase, $0.99 Crazy Bread, and more food and drinks.
Subway
Subway fans who order on DoorDash can get a free footlong on orders $25 or more on Feb. 12.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is offering a bundle for Super Bowl fans, called the Ultimate Game Day Box. The order includes eight Crispy Chicken Wings with two spicy ranch sauces on the side, four Crunchy Tacos, and a Mexican Pizza for $22.
TGI Friday’s
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Happening now through Feb. 12, TGI Friday’s customers who order on DoorDash can get a free 12-count order of traditional or boneless wings on orders of $15+. The deal, thanks to a partnership with Frank's RedHot, will automatically be applied to qualifying orders at checkout, while supplies last.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Voter support for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan dipped below the majority required to win reelection outright with the ballot count from Turkey's national election nearly completed Sunday, making it more likely Turkey is headed toward a May 28 presidential runoff.
With almost 91% of ballot boxes counted, Erdogan had 49.9% of the vote, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. His main challenger, opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, had 44.4% as the gap between the two shrank.
Meanwhile, the opposition-leaning Anka news agency reported that with 95% of ballot boxes counted, Erdogan had 49% and Kilicdaroglu 45%.
If neither candidate secures more than 50%, the two will compete in a run-off vote in two weeks. Turkey's election authority, the Supreme Electoral Board, said it was providing numbers to competing political parties “instantly” but would not make the results public until the count was completed and finalized.
Further complicating the picture, the opposition candidate's party accused Anadolu of manipulating results, insisting that Kilicdaroglu was narrowly leading with 47.42% to Erdogan's 46.80%.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who campaigned on behalf of Kilicdaroglu, alleged ruling party monitors were "regularly objecting" to results from ballot boxes that placed Kilicdaroglu ahead.
Erdogan, 69, has governed Turkey as either prime minister or president for two decades. In the run-up to the election, opinion surveys had indicated the increasingly authoritarian leader narrowly trailed his challenger.
The race, which largely centered on domestic issues such as the economy, civil rights and a February earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people, had appeared to be shaping up as the toughest re-election bid of the Turkish leader's 20-year rule.
With the partial results showing otherwise, members of Kilicdaroglu’s center-left, pro-secular Republican People’s Party, or CHP, disputed Anadolu’s numbers, contending the state-run agency was biased in Erodgan’s favor.
“We are ahead,” tweeted Kilicdaroglu, 74, who ran as the candidate of a six-party opposition alliance.
Omer Celik, a spokesperson for Erdogan's Justice and Development, or AK, party, in turn accused the opposition of “an attempt to assassinate the national will” by claiming the state news agency was distorting the results. He called the opposition claims “irresponsible.”
While Erdogan hoped to win a five-year term that would take him well into his third decade as Turkey's leader, Kilicdaroglu, 74, campaigned on a promise to return the country to a more democratic path and to repair its economy, battered by high inflation and currency devaluation.
Voters also elected lawmakers to fill Turkey's 600-seat parliament, which lost much of its legislative power after a referendum to change the country's system of governance to an executive presidency narrowly passed in 2017.
With 88% of ballot boxes counted, Anadolu news agency said Erdogan’s ruling party alliance was hovering above 50%, while Kilicdaroglu's Nation Alliance had around 35% and a pro-Kurdish party nearly 10%.
More than 64 million people, including 3.4 million overseas voters, were eligible to vote. This year marks 100 years since Turkey’s establishment as a republic — a modern, secular state born on the ashes of the Ottoman Empire.
Voter turnout in Turkey is traditionally strong, but the government has suppressed freedom of expression and assembly since a 2016 coup attempt. Erdogan blamed the failed coup on followers of a former ally, cleric Fethullah Gulen, and initiated a large-scale crackdown on civil servants with alleged links to Gulen and on pro-Kurdish politicians.
Internationally, the elections were seen as a test of a united opposition's ability to dislodge a leader who has concentrated nearly all state powers in his hands and worked to wield more influence on the world stage.
Erdogan, along with the United Nations, helped mediate a deal with Ukraine and Russia that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach the rest of the world from Black Sea ports despite Russia’s war in Ukraine. The agreement, which is implemented by a center based in Istanbul, is set to expire in days, and Turkey hosted talks last week to keep it alive.
But Erdogan also has held up Sweden's quest to join NATO while demanding concessions, contending that nation was too lenient on followers of the U.S. based cleric and members of pro-Kurdish groups that Turkey considers national security threats.
Critics maintain the president’s heavy-handed style is responsible for a painful cost-of-living crisis. The latest official statistics put inflation at about 44%, down from a high of around 86%. The price of vegetables became a campaign issue for the opposition, which used an onion as a symbol.
In contrast with mainstream economic thinking, Erdogan contends that high interest rates fuel inflation, and he pressured the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey to lower its main rate multiple times.
Erdogan’s government also faced criticism for its allegedly delayed and stunted response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that left 11 southern provinces devastated. Lax implementation of building codes is thought to have exacerbated the casualties and misery.
In his election campaign, Erdogan used state resources and his domineering position over media to try to woo voters. He accused the opposition of colluding with “terrorists,” of being “drunkards” and of upholding LGBTQ+ rights, which he depicts as threatening traditional family values in the predominantly Muslim nation.
In a bid to secure support, he increased wages and pensions and subsidized electricity and gas bills, while showcasing Turkey’s homegrown defense and infrastructure projects.
Kilicdaroglu's Nation Alliance pledged to return Turkey's governance system to a parliamentary democracy if it won both the presidential and parliamentary ballots. It also promised to restore the independence of the judiciary and the central bank, and to reverse crackdowns on free speech and other forms of democratic backsliding in Turkey.
“We have all missed democracy so much. We all missed being together,” Kilicdaroglu said after voting at a school in Ankara.
Also running for president was Sinan Ogan, a former academic who has the backing of an anti-immigrant nationalist party. His candidacy was expected to siphon potential backers from the two main candidates.
At polling stations, many voters struggled to fold bulky ballot papers — they featured 24 political parties competing for seats in parliament — and to fit them into envelopes along with the ballot for the presidency.
In the 11 provinces affected by the earthquake, nearly 9 million people were eligible to vote. Some 3 million people left the quake zone for other provinces, but only 133,000 people registered to vote at their new locations.
In Diyarbakir, a Kurdish-majority city that was hit by the earthquake, Ramazan Akcay arrived early at his polling station to cast his vote.
“God willing it will be a democratic election,” he said. “May it be beneficial in the name of our country.”
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Bilginsoy reported from Istanbul. Mucahit Ceylan contributed from Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybersecurity experts, CyberData Pros, collaborate with RiskRecon, a Mastercard Company, to provide threat prevention services for clients worldwide. Specializing in data security, compliance, consulting and due diligence, CDP analysts provide solution-oriented awareness and implementation routes to improve and eliminate security risks for clients.
RiskRecon is a SaaS platform that analyzes a company's internet-facing assets for cyber risks. RiskRecon cybersecurity ratings and insights make it easy for a company to understand and act based on the risks found within the company's vendor portfolio and their own IT infrastructure. Automated risk assessments are produced in alignment with the company's risk appetite allowing companies to manage risks while pursuing company objectives.
"We're excited to be partnered with RiskRecon to provide additional risk insight metrics to our client base," CyberData Pros CEO Chris Arrendale said. "As a key services partner of RiskRecon, we look forward to analyzing multiple data points that we have never had access to before. With the combination of the best risk insights from RiskRecon and world class service offerings from CyberData Pros, this is a win-win for companies around the world."
After being assessed by RiskRecon, these companies can consult with CyberData Pros to implement an action plan for eliminating found cybersecurity risks. Together, CyberData Pros and RiskRecon create a dynamic, client-centered duo that reduces cybersecurity threat, and brings forward risk awareness for organizations internationally.
At CyberData Pros it is our mission to provide data privacy and security expertise to help companies spend more time growing their business by establishing a more secure ecosystem in today's dynamic global landscape.
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Officials in Uvalde, Texas, are asking the public for space and privacy as the one-year mark since the shooting at Robb Elementary approaches.
The request came in the form of an open letter signed by a number of city leaders, including the mayor, sheriff, district attorney and the interim superintendent of Uvalde’s school district.
"As the one-year mark following the Robb Elementary School shooting approaches, our entire community of Uvalde, especially the families of the victims and survivors, continue to grieve, process the trauma, and search for paths forward. We ask for peace and privacy during what will be a very difficult time for many, especially our children," the letter said.
Nineteen students and two staff members were killed in the shooting on May 24, 2022.
Officials said in the letter that the past 11 months have been challenging and noted that Uvalde Together Resiliency Center and other local agencies continue to offer free emotional support and counseling.
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While people may feel compelled to show support for the Uvalde community, officials asked that they do so in their own neighborhoods.
"We welcome and appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that if you feel compelled to support the residents of Uvalde, please host something in your hometown in our honor," said the letter.
"As a community, we respectfully request to be given the time, space, and privacy to remember those we lost, along with those who survived the mass shooting on May 24th. It is essential to the healing process for our community, and most importantly for our children to be given this time to grieve together privately," it continued.
Authorities in Uvalde came under fire for their response to the school massacre last year, where nearly 400 officers responded to the scene but the gunman was not confronted and killed for an hour, allowing him to take 21 lives.
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Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923 and Doug Williams was the first to start and win a Super Bowl following the 1987 season.
Now, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black QBs to face off in a Super Bowl.
It’s fitting that a season which began with 11 Black QBs starting in Week 1 will end with a historic matchup.
Mahomes can become the first two-time winner if he leads the Kansas City Chiefs to victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12. Hurts aims to become the fourth Black QB to win the Super Bowl, joining Williams, Mahomes and Russell Wilson.
Steve McNair, Colin Kaepernick, Cam Newton and Wilson also started in the Super Bowl and lost.
Michael Vick was the first Black QB selected No. 1 overall in the draft in 2001. McNair became the first Black QB to win MVP in 2003. Mahomes and Lamar Jackson won it back-to-back years.
They all had to overcome stereotypes to get to this point.
Jackson said a scout from the Los Angeles Chargers asked him to run routes at the NFL combine in 2018. The Baltimore Ravens ended up selecting him with the 32nd pick in the first round and he was MVP in his second season.
Donovan McNabb, a six-time Pro Bowl QB who started five NFC championship games for the Eagles, was told by some college scouts that he had to play running back or wide receiver. He wouldn’t switch positions, went to Syracuse to play quarterback and was drafted No. 2 overall in 1999 by Philadelphia.
Hurts began his NFL career in 2020 as an all-purpose QB after the Eagles took him in the second round. Playing behind Carson Wentz, Hurts had 12 rushing attempts, one catch and threw just three passes in his first nine games before taking over as Philadelphia’s QB.
He clearly has not forgotten that the decision to draft him in the second round of the 2020 draft was widely criticized by reporters and fans.
“My first year here, (people) probably didn’t even want to draft me here,” Hurts said Sunday. “It was probably one of those things. But it always handles itself.”
Neither Hurts nor Mahomes celebrated their conference championship wins too much. The main goal remains ahead. They each want one more win.
Hurts puffed a victory cigar after the Eagles routed the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 but he showed little emotion, per usual, in his postgame news conference.
“I don’t really know how to feel, to be honest. You work really hard to put yourself in this position and I’m forever grateful,” Hurts said. “Only God knows the things that each individual on this team has been able to overcome for us to come together as a team and do something special as a group. That’s what means the most. I always want to go out there and give my best regardless of what’s going on because I don’t want to let down the guy next to me. That makes us all go harder.”
Hurts, a finalist along with Mahomes for AP NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, missed two games late in the season with a shoulder injury. The Eagles haven’t had to lean on him in two lopsided playoff wins. He has only 275 yards passing and two TDs along with 73 yards rushing and two scores.
“I know I’ve been through a lot personally, but I don’t want to steer away from the direction of how good this team has been at playing together, being together, and challenging one another,” Hurts said. “When we experience some painful times and some tough times, we always found a way to overcome. You want to be going into a situation like this, and we have a chance to go out there and win it all, so we want to prepare to go do that.”
Mahomes battled through an ankle injury to help the Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to advance to their third Super Bowl appearance in four years.
He had no intention of lighting up a victory cigar after a hard-fought win.
“I don’t think we have any cigars, but we’ll be ready to go at the Super Bowl,” Mahomes said, poking fun at Joe Burrow’s penchant for puffing those after big wins.
Only one QB can win the Super Bowl. Whether it’s Hurts or Mahomes, it’s another victory for the Black QBs who were overlooked through the years.
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TORONTO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Thriver, a leading workplace service management technology company, proudly announces the release of its revolutionary AI Chatbot. Developed by Thriver's R&D team, this cutting-edge addition enhances the user experience and simplifies workplace service management.
The Thriver AI Chatbot leverages the power of artificial intelligence to seamlessly provide users with recommendations, bookings, and support within the Thriver technology suite. This intelligent culture concierge empowers employees to effortlessly request personalized recommendations for various workplace services based on their preferences and needs.
With the AI Chatbot, employees can converse with a virtual concierge to explore and discover the trendiest team services available through the Thriver marketplace. From booking team-building activities to ordering food for the office or planning a holiday party, the AI Chatbot is a one-stop solution for all workplace service needs.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Thriver AI Chatbot as a game-changing feature," said Eran Henig, CEO & CTO of Thriver. "As the first player in our industry to launch such an innovative solution, we are committed to continuously evolving and providing our clients with advanced tools to streamline their workplace service management. The AI Chatbot brings convenience and personalization, enabling exceptional employee experiences."
The AI Chatbot not only facilitates service discovery and bookings but also provides real-time support and assistance. It automates tasks, answers FAQs, and collects valuable feedback to enhance the overall employee experience.
An advantage of the Thriver AI Chatbot is its seamless integration with the existing Thriver ecosystem. It connects with features like Thriver's proprietary marketplace with thousands of workplace culture services. The AI Chatbot also integrates with Thriver's group ordering and employee feedback tools, creating a comprehensive solution for workplace service management.
Thriver remains committed to transforming how businesses manage workplace services by leveraging innovative technologies. The AI Chatbot solidifies Thriver's market leadership and dedication to delivering state-of-the-art tools and exceptional user experiences.
For more information and early access, visit the Thriver for Business page.
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She quit her high-paying 9-5 job for art. Now she's Indianapolis' most sought muralist
In a drab gray warehouse next to a drab gray wall on the southwest side Koda Witsken arms are moving furiously.
She shakes a spray paint can and instantly applies a blast of purple to the outlined sketch of a race car tire. Witsken puts down the purple and picks up the orange from a drop cloth with 26 cans bunched together.
As Witsken paints, forklifts and cherry pickers in the supersized Target Distribution Center beep as they back up and grind as they rise. Working alone for six straight hours, Witsken is oblivious to the background cacophony. With her respirator mask, goggles and leggings, the 32-year-old Fortville resident is an oversized worker ant hurriedly picking from a hill of colorful crumbs.
Twenty years ago, Witsken might have been arrested for vandalism for the exact same activity. But attitudes toward her specialty — street art — have shifted dramatically since then.
Instead of worrying about cops showing up at her door with a warrant, city officials and business owners now knock politely with commissions of thousands of dollars.
“I’ve got two weeks to finish this,” Witsken says of the 500-square-foot mural, then it’s off to the next job. “I’m booked to the end of the year.”
Like Target, communities across Central Indiana are eager to replace blah with blazing. Once derided as graffiti, street art and large public murals are now embraced as community unifiers and beautifiers.
That means vivid, eye-catching mosaics of cultural and geographic touchstones. If they’re lucky, a piece can provide an Instagram-ready backdrop that brings social media attention.
“They are instantly gratifying and transformative,” said Julie Muney Moore, director of public art for the Indy Arts Council. “They are story-telling that encourage community engagement.”
And thanks to a combination of dissatisfaction in her previous professional life, fortuitous timing and an innate business savvy, Witsken, 30, is in the foreground of that picture.
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The 5-year itch
Five years ago, Witsken was making six figures in a sales job in Los Angeles but felt empty and directionless.
“I loved my job, my boss, every day was sunny,” Witsken said. “And every day I went home and cried.”
Witsken’s grandfather was a cartoonist and she and her twin brother gravitated to arts when they were children. She was a standout arts student at Hamilton Southeastern High, but when she attended Duke and Purdue universities she majored in business and history, with an art minor. After college, she was unsure about what she wanted to do as a career. Though she hoped art would be part of it, she couldn’t see how to make a living at it.
“I constantly made ... plans to test art as a business but I didn’t feel I had the knowledge or capital at the time to make it a viable path,” she said.
She took the first job she could in the hotel industry, working from office cubicles in Boston and Los Angeles. After five years, the itch for art was too much.
She packed up her belongings and returned to Hamilton County in 2018, gambling that she could not only get back into painting and drawing but make a decent living at it.
“There is never a perfect time to start so you just jump in,” Witsken said.
Her instincts were right.
Making connections
Witsken took a job at the Nickel Plate Arts in Noblesville as a liaison to the business community, where she developed contacts in the corporate and arts communities. But she lacked a portfolio, so she painted in her free time and started taking any jobs that came along.
“I was painting people’s bedrooms and to keep money coming I was teaching yoga,” Witsken said. Pianos, cars, shoes, “you name it,” she’d paint it, Witsken said.
Her first major mural was an underpass for the town of Cumberland, a $50,000 project. The 120-foot-long painting on the Buck Creek Trail celebrates plants and animals and encourages use of the trail.
“It’s the largest public arts piece in Hancock County,” said Cumberland Town Manager Ron Lipps. “People bring it up all the time. They love art.”
Koda Witsken’s portfolio fills up fast
Witsken started a company, Hue Murals, and has done more than 70 murals around the country since in Chicago, Wyoming, Texas and Wisconsin, among other locations. Most of her work can be found in the Indianapolis area — at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Pacers and the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium; at Eli Lilly and the Children’s Museum; the Bottleworks Hotel garage and Slapfish restaurant.
The city of Fishers hired her to do a painting of jazz great Wes Montgomery and she painted a mural at the Yard in the Fishers District. Witsken also has murals at Rise and Roll Bakery and Harley Davidson in Fishers and Jiffy Lube in Carmel.
“When you can take a concrete wall and create art we believe it inspires creativity and adds vibrancy,” said Ashley Elrod, a spokeswoman for Fishers, which has sanctioned several murals beside Witsken’s.
This summer Witsken will do a $50,000 mural at Alderman Automotive on the side of its wall facing State Road 37 in Fishers.
Owner Travis Alderman said the 20-by-58-foot mural on a new service center will feature elements that highlight Fishers’ standing as a striving, entrepreneurial city. A city grant will pay for half of the project.
“I think it will be a neat piece of art for the city and am happy to contribute,” Alderman said.
Witsken, he said, impressed him immediately.
“I really liked her style and vibe and the work she’s done,” he said. ”She is incredibly bubbly and one of the most professional, prompt and thorough people I’ve dealt with.”
Business still growing
The work can be grueling; the typical mural is 20-by-20 feet and takes about a week and a half to complete. Witsken bends, squats, reaches and climbs ladders all day. She works in the hot sun and dank tunnels, with bottles of sunscreen and allergy medicine close at hand.
Occasionally she’ll wear a back brace, gets hand and foot massages and needs to be careful the respirator is working. She’s got sunscreen and raincoats.
Witsken’s high school art teacher attributed part of her success to her personality.
“She is charismatic and not afraid to put herself out there,” Angela Fritz said.
Witsken’s work has always been “intensely colorful," and she is “not interested in hiding her stroke marks.”
“She’s not trying to make a photograph,” she said.
Witsken’s company is expanding quickly. She’s opening a studio in Brooklyn, fresh off a marriage this year to her New Yorker husband, where she will sell canvas paintings. She's working on a mural there for the YWCA.
Muney Moore, of Indy Arts Council, said Witsken has developed a niche perfect for her.
“She is highly in demand and deservedly so,” she said. “Her work is exactly what they are looking for, bright, attractive, clear vivid. People love bright colors. “
Witsken and other muralists are smart to ride the street art trend, Muney Moore said.
“They have learned that if you want to make money this is work that will always be there,” she said.
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- Doubled the sampling speed compared to company's 'minDALL-E' model
- Achieved enhanced quality and faster sampling speed by configuring high-resolution images as low-resolution 3D tensors
- Technology to be presented at global computer vision conference, CVPR 2022
SEOUL, South Korea , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kakao Brain has announced that it published its advanced text-to-image generator Residual-Quantized (RQ) Transformer on open-source community GitHub[1] in late March. RQ-Transformer, the text-to-image AI technology comprised of 3.9 billion parameters and 30 million text-image pairs, significantly improves the quality of generated images while reducing computational costs and achieving a sampling speed that exceeds every other text-to-image generator available worldwide.
RQ-Transformer successfully addresses the high computational costs and slow image generation of existing models. By primarily leveraging the residual quantization technique, which uses a fixed size of codebook to recursively quantize the feature map in a coarse-to-fine manner instead of simply increasing codebook size, RQ-Transformer is able to learn more information in a shorter period of time.
Boasting the highest number of parameters with 3.9 billion in Korea as well as the fastest sampling speed among Kakao Brain's text-to-image AI models, RQ-Transformer outperforms the 1.4-billion-parameter minDALL-E, another open-source text-to-image model created by Kakao Brain, with double the sampling speed.
RQ-Transformer can understand text combinations it sees for the first time and create a corresponding image. Sample images generated on the text condition, 'the Eiffel Tower in the desert,' are shown below:
RQ-Transformer is just the beginning of Kakao Brain's technology as it puts forward the fundamental technology that enables rapid image generation while maintaining cutting-edge performance. With this technology as its cornerstone, Kakao Brain plans to strengthen this model and improve the quality of images generated via computer programs, learn more data with greater cost-effectiveness, and build technologies that go beyond simply generating images on fed information to help humans visualize the ideas in their head on screen.
Recognized for its all-around superior approach, the text-to-image technology was selected to be presented at CVPR 2022,[2] an annual global computer vision conference which will be held in June this year. To uphold a high standard in its technologies, Kakao Brain's Generative Model (GM) Team, in charge of the research & development (R&D) of image generation models, will continue to finetune this model in the pursuit of even more sophisticated images and faster sampling speeds.
"The computer generating images based on human commands signifies the tech's ability to distinguish and understand the intention behind the demand," said Kim Il-doo, CEO of Kakao Brain. "We're incredibly excited to see where this research leads us, and we believe that this revolutionary AI model marks the beginning of the journey to a future where humans and computers can communicate freely."
More information on RQ-Transformer is available on GitHub at https://github.com/kakaobrain/rq-vae-transformer.
About Kakao Brain
Kakao Brain is a world-leading AI company boasting unparalleled AI technologies and research & development networks. The company was established by Kakao in 2017 to solve some of the globe's biggest 'unthinkable questions' with solutions enabled by its lifestyle-transforming AI technologies. Constantly driving innovation in the world of technology, Kakao Brain has developed numerous groundbreaking AI services and models designed to enhance quality of life for thousands of people, including minDALL-E, KoGPT, CLIP/ALIGN, and RQ-Transformer. As a global pioneer of AI, Kakao Brain has the responsibility of fostering a vibrant tech community and robust R&D ecosystem as it carries out its mission to form new tech markets with endless potential. For more information, visit https://KakaoBrain.com/.
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BANGOR — To help provide equitable learning access and opportunities and keep local youth connected, UScellular has donated 100 wireless hotspots and two years of service to The Bangor Region YMCA as part of its After School Access Project. UScellular’s After School Access Project provides free mobile hotspots and service to nonprofits that support youth after the school day has ended and provides safe internet access for homework and education.
“The success of students in the communities we serve is very important to us at UScellular,” said Brandi McCune, director of sales at UScellular in New England. “Connecting people and communities is our mission and the After School Access Project is just one way that we’re helping ensure students have the reliable access they need to grow and pursue their dreams.”
Since the start of the program in 2021, the company has donated more than 9,300 hotspots, a value of $10.5 million, to its communities through this initiative. This includes more than $854,600 in wireless hotspots and connectivity to nonprofit organizations in Maine since 2021. Eligible 501c3 nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply by going to http://www.AfterSchoolAccessProject.com.
“We are so appreciative of the generous donation of hotspots that will help our Y provide critical connectivity to students in the Bangor Region both while in our program and at their homes as needed,” states Diane Dickerson, CEO of The Bangor Region YMCA. “The primary use will be to support after school programming specifically on addressing the education gap in low-income families. The hotspots will greatly help us reduce the homework gap for our students and families.”
The Bangor Region YMCA is a community leader in supporting children, adults, and families in their lifelong quest for physical, emotional, and social wellness. The Bangor Region YMCA will utilize the hotspots across a variety of settings to support youth in its programs. Most of the hot spots will be sent home to families and individuals identified by staff as having limited, or no access to quality internet at home.
In addition to school year programming, the Bangor Region YMCA operates two summer camps serving youth from the local area and across the state of Maine. Both Camp Jordan and Camp G. Peirce Webber strive to bring a higher level of experience using STEM and environmental education programming. This is particularly true at the day camp, Camp Peirce Webber, where highly trained staff are a critical component in the fight against summer learning loss for the more than 200 youth that attend every week. “Expanding this programming has been challenging in the past due to the remote nature of our program areas and dedicating just 8-10 of these hotspots to support these efforts will have an outsized effect on the thousands of participants each summer,” adds Dickerson.
The hotspots provided through After School Access Project connect to UScellular’s network to provide high-speed connectivity for youth throughout the Bangor Region while at the YMCA or at their home.
UScellular is focused on addressing gaps in STEM education and is committed to connecting more than 200,000 of tomorrow’s innovators each year with the resources they need today to help shape future opportunities. Since 2009, UScellular has invested more than $35 million in monetary donations, technology resources and countless experiences to nonprofit organizations across the country.
For more information about the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://newsroom.uscellular.com/community/.
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has pledged to provide hotspots and service to help up to 50,000 youth connect to reliable internet. Additionally, UScellular has price protected all of its plans, promising not to increase prices through at least the end of 2024. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or http://www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com. | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/06/09/bdn-maine/uscellular-donates-112600-in-wireless-hot-spots-and-service-to-bangor-region-ymca/ | 2023-06-09 18:09:13 | 1 | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/06/09/bdn-maine/uscellular-donates-112600-in-wireless-hot-spots-and-service-to-bangor-region-ymca/ |
TYLER, Texas — A car driving on the wrong side of a two-lane highway in East Texas early Friday collided with an SUV, killing all five people in the vehicles, authorities said.
A Dodge Charger was on the wrong side of the unlit highway and erupted into flames after rounding a curve and slamming head-on into a Chevrolet Tahoe, DPS Sgt. Jason Bundy said.
Gerardo Lopez, who lives nearby, said he and his wife were awakened by the sound of the crash.
“A big ‘BOOM,’ and I tell my wife something happened, we have to get out there and help,” he told KLTV-TV of Tyler.
“I saw the car start getting on fire, and a man was asking for help. I got my little fire extinguisher for my dump truck, but that wasn’t enough,” Lopes said. “I feel bad. I still have the man’s screaming in my head.”
No evidence of alcohol or drug use was found at the crash scene, but excessive speed by the car may have been a factor, Bundy said. No identities have been released. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/5-killed-in-head-on-collision-on-east-texas-highway/2022/07/22/c34d103c-0a09-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html | 2022-07-22 22:51:00 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/5-killed-in-head-on-collision-on-east-texas-highway/2022/07/22/c34d103c-0a09-11ed-80b6-43f2bfcc6662_story.html |
The national average for a gallon of gas has dropped below $4. It's been 5 years since a violent white nationalist rally rocked Charlottesville, Va. Efforts continue to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A former accounting manager for the University of South Florida has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $12.8 million from the school.
Ralph Puglisi, 60, of Palm Harbor, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Tampa, according to court records. The judge also ordered that Puglisi repay the stolen money. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud last year.
According to court documents, Puglisi was employed as an accounting manager for the University of South Florida’s University Medical Services Association, where he oversaw credit cards.
From 2014 to 2019, Puglisi defrauded the university by using several of the association’s credit cards to make more than $12.8 million in unauthorized charges, prosecutors said.
The charges included rent payments, extensive home renovations, travel, chartered yachts and contributions to women affiliated with an interactive adult website, officials said.
Puglisi exploited his position as accounting manager to make false journal entries in records that created the illusion that his charges were related to association business operations, prosecutors said. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Former-college-accounting-manager-gets-10-years-17470629.php | 2022-09-27 20:35:12 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Former-college-accounting-manager-gets-10-years-17470629.php |
NEW YORK (AP) — Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried walked out of a Manhattan courthouse Thursday with his parents after they agreed to sign a $250 million bond and keep him at their California home while he awaits trial on charges that he swindled investors and looted customer deposits on his FTX trading platform.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicolas Roos said in federal court that Bankman-Fried, 30, “perpetrated a fraud of epic proportions.” Roos proposed strict bail terms including the $250 million bond — which he said is believed to be the largest federal pretrial bond ever — and house arrest at his parents’ home in Palo Alto.
An important reason for allowing bail was that Bankman-Fried, who had been jailed in the Bahamas, agreed to be extradited to the U.S., Roos said.
Reunited with his parents and lawyers inside the courthouse, an apparently silent Bankman-Fried shook the hands of a supporter before heading out the door, where photographers and video crews rushed him until he left in a car.
Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein agreed to the bond and house arrest, though he required that an electronic monitoring bracelet be affixed to Bankman-Fried before he left the courthouse. Roos had recommended it be attached Friday in California.
Bankman-Fried was shackled at the ankles when he entered the courtroom in a suit and tie to take a seat between his attorneys. He did not speak during the hearing except to answer the judge. Near its end, he was asked by Gorenstein whether he understood he would face arrest and owe $250 million if he chose to flee.
“Yes, I do,” Bankman-Fried answered.
Soon afterward, the hearing ended and Bankman-Fried, his hands in his front pants pockets, was led out by two U.S. marshals. His next court date was scheduled for Jan. 3, when he is to appear before the judge who will preside over the case.
His bail conditions also require that he not open any new lines of credit, start a business or enter financial transactions larger than $1,000 without the approval of the government or the court.
The bond was to be secured by the equity in his parents’ home and the signature of them and two other financially responsible people with considerable assets, Roos said. The bail was described as a “personal recognizance bond,” meaning the collateral did not need to meet the bail amount.
Bankman-Fried, arrested in the Bahamas last week, was flown to New York late Wednesday after deciding not to challenge his extradition.
While he was in the air, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan announced that two of Bankman-Fried’s closest business associates had also been charged and on Monday had secretly pleaded guilty.
Carolyn Ellison, 28, the former chief executive of Bankman-Fried’s trading firm, Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, 29, who co-founded FTX, pleaded guilty to charges including wire fraud, securities fraud and commodities fraud.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a video statement that both were cooperating with investigators and had agreed to assist in any prosecution. He warned others who enabled the alleged fraud to come forward.
“If you participated in misconduct at FTX or Alameda, now is the time to get ahead of it,” he said. “We are moving quickly, and our patience is not eternal.”
Prosecutors and regulators contend that Bankman-Fried was at the center of several illegal schemes to use customer and investor money for personal gain. He faces the possibility of decades in prison if convicted on all counts.
In a series of interviews before his arrest, Bankman-Fried said he never intended to defraud anyone.
Bankman-Fried is charged with using money, illicitly taken from FTX customers, to enable trades at Alameda, spend lavishly on real estate and make millions of dollars in campaign contributions to U.S. politicians.
FTX, founded in 2019, rode the crypto investing phenomenon to great heights, quickly becoming one of the world’s largest exchanges for digital currency. Seeking customers beyond the tech world, it hired the comic actor and writer Larry David to appear in a TV ad that ran during the Super Bowl, hyping crypto as the next big thing.
Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire, however, abruptly collapsed in early November when customers pulled deposits en masse amid reports questioning some of its financial arrangements. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-ftx-founder-bankman-fried-to-make-1st-us-court-appearance/ | 2022-12-23 04:35:30 | 1 | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-ftx-founder-bankman-fried-to-make-1st-us-court-appearance/ |
HAIFA, Israel, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems" or the "Company") announced today that it was awarded a contract in an amount of approximately $180 million from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) to provide, operate and maintain the new Mission Training Center (MTC) for the Israeli Air Force's (IAF) F-16 fleet. The contract will be delivered over a three-year period with an additional fifteen year period that will include operation and maintenance services.
The new Mission Training Center will be added to the existing MTC, that will be upgraded as part of the contract. Both MTCs will improve the quality of aircrew training, doubling the number of training sorties for the IAF's F-16 and F-15 aircrew. The Air Force's new MTC will include ten simulators with advanced high resolution displays, accurate weapon simulation and Elbit's arena generator, that combine to enable simulation of both current and future battlefield environments.
Yoram Shmuely, General Manager of Elbit Systems Aerospace, commented: "Elbit Systems appreciates the strong partnership and the confidence of the IMoD and the IDF. Armed forces around the world are reshaping their training capabilities while striving to improve combat readiness and efficiency. This contract award emphasizes Elbit Systems' leading position as a provider of advanced mission training systems."
About Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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