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2 Iowa officers sue 2020 protesters, accuse them of assault
By MARGERY A. BECK
Associated Press
Two Iowa police officers are taking the unusual move of suing six people who participated in a 2020 protest in Des Moines after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd. The lawsuit accuses them of assault and seeks monetary damages. All six people were arrested during the July 1, 2020, protest. Five pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of assault on a police officer and/or interference with official acts. Among them is Indira Sheumaker, who was later elected to the Des Moines City Council. The lawsuit, first reported by Axios Des Moines, was filed by Peter Wilson and Jeffrey George as individuals and not as representatives of the Des Moines Police Department. Experts say it will likely be met with skepticism by the court. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/08/2-iowa-officers-sue-2020-protesters-accuse-them-of-assault/ | 2022-07-08 22:50:34 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/08/2-iowa-officers-sue-2020-protesters-accuse-them-of-assault/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Russia have stopped sharing biannual nuclear weapons data under the faltering New START treaty, the last arms control pact between the two countries, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
Officials at the White House, Pentagon and State Department said the U.S. had offered to continue providing this information to Russia even after President Vladimir Putin suspended Russia’s participation in the treaty last month, but Moscow informed Washington that it would not be sharing its own data.
“Because of Russia’s noncompliance with these obligations under the treaty, the United States will not provide its biannual data exchange to Russia either, in order to encourage Russia to return to compliance with the treaty,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters.
The White House, which has previously accused Russia of multiple violations of the treaty, has said Russia’s refusal to comply is “legally invalid” and the decision to withhold the nuclear data is yet another violation.
Despite being extended shortly after President Joe Biden took office in January, 2021, New START has been severely tested by Russia’s war in Ukraine and has been on life support for more than a month since Putin announced Russia would no longer comply with its requirements.
The treaty, which then-Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev signed in 2010, limits each country to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers. The agreement envisages sweeping on-site inspections to verify compliance.
The inspections have been dormant since 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussions on resuming them were supposed to have taken place in November 2022, but Russia abruptly called them off, citing U.S. support for Ukraine. In February, Russia formally suspended it participation in the treaty.
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Associated Press writer Josh Boak contributed. | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/us-russia-stop-sharing-nuke-data-under-faltering-new-start/ | 2023-03-29 02:06:19 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/us-russia-stop-sharing-nuke-data-under-faltering-new-start/ |
10-year-old accused of killing mom makes court appearance
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A judge has refused to lower the $50,000 bail imposed on a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy accused of intentionally killing his mother because she would not buy him a virtual reality headset.
The boy’s attorney argued during his initial court appearance Wednesday that the bail should be lowered from $50,000 to $100 because he has no source of income, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Thursday. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Jane Carroll refused to lower the bail amount and also imposed travel restrictions on the boy, should bail be posted.
The boy initially told police that the Nov. 21 shooting was an accident, according to the criminal complaint. But later he said he intentionally aimed at his 44-year-old mom before shooting her because he was upset that she woke him early and did not buy him something he wanted, according to the complaint.
The boy was charged as an adult last month with alternate counts of first-degree intentional homicide or first-degree reckless homicide.
Wisconsin law requires children as young as 10 to be charged as adults for certain serious crimes, though the boy’s attorneys can seek to move the case to juvenile court. The boy, who family members said has mental health issues, is being held in juvenile detention.
The prosecutor in the case, Paul Dedinsky, asked the judge to require the boy to be released into the custody of a family member should he post bail. The judge did not impose that restriction.
The boy’s attorney, Angela Cunningham, argued that it would be “unheard of” to require a defendant in adult court to stay in the custody of a family member on pretrial release.
Carroll appeared to side with Cunningham on Wednesday, saying that if he is released, he should be placed on GPS monitoring.
The boy mostly kept his head down during the hearing. Carroll ordered that he not be placed in shackles or any other kind of restraints and forbade the media from publishing any personal information about him, including his image and address.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A man in Florida has decided to channel his fear of clowns into a creative exercise for his annual Halloween displays.
Jeff Somerville, of Clearwater, first began decorating his home with terrifying clowns in 2019, after relocating from the Midwest several years before, he previously told Nexstar’s WFLA. The inspiration came from his own fear of clowns, he said.
That first year, Somerville spared no expense. He even designed and commissioned the pièce de résistance — a 35-foot clown tunnel, situated right over the driveway — from a company in China.
“It all started out with a hand drawing, and they brought my vision to life,” said Somerville, who previously told WFLA that the company “knew how important this piece was to me and the role it played in our Halloween theme.”
The tunnel, of course, is back again for 2022. But the property also features menacing clowns of all shapes and sizes, including animatronic clowns, miniature clowns in cages, a two-headed clown, and multiple clowns riding an electric ferris wheel or chair swings. One of the display’s newer additions for 2022 is a 12-foot clown with glowing red eyes.
Not surprisingly, Somerville’s “incredible neighbors” have taken to calling his home “the Clown House,” he once said.
Somerville told WFLA it took about two days to set up the display, but acknowledged that it’s still quite time-consuming to operate and maintain on a daily basis.
“I set this up every night,” Somerville said. “That takes me roughly 30 [minutes] to set up and 30 [minutes] to tear down.”
Former WFLA reporter Alexis Pastore contributed to this report. | https://www.wane.com/news/florida-man-afraid-of-clowns-dedicates-massive-halloween-display-to-them/ | 2022-10-15 18:20:59 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/florida-man-afraid-of-clowns-dedicates-massive-halloween-display-to-them/ |
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — One of the world’s highest inflation rates is making it more difficult to make ends meet in Argentina, where at the end of last year nearly four of every 10 people were poor, official figures revealed Thursday.
Poverty increased to 39.2% of the population in the second half of 2022, a three percentage point increase from the first six months of the year, said Argentina’s national statistics agency, INDEC. Among children under age 15, the poverty rate increased more than three percentage points to 54.2%.
In a poor neighborhood in Argentina’s capital, those who run a soup kitchen don’t need the statistics to tell them what they have been seeing amid an economy wracked by inflation that reached 94.8% last year.
“There’s more poverty than before,” said Graciela Gamarra, who runs the soup kitchen in the Fraga district that hands out more than 800 portions of food every weekday afternoon.
“After the pandemic, everything got worse,” she said. “Most have precarious jobs, they don’t have fixed employment to say that they’re sure about how much they’ll make each month.”
Rosa Guerrera, 76, was one of the people who went to the soup kitchen with her plastic container to get food on a recent afternoon.
“If it weren’t for the soup kitchen, what would become of me?” Guerrera said, noting that more people from outside the neighborhood had been arriving recently to ask for food.
Experts say inflation has hit lower middle class families particularly hard as the price of food has increased more than other items.
“If the inflationary question isn’t resolved, it will be very difficult to recover purchasing power and lower the poverty level,” said Eduardo Donza, a researcher at the Social Debt Observatory at Catholic University of Argentina.
Even if inflation were to magically disappear, though, “it wouldn’t be enough, because the poverty level is associated with a very precarious job market,” Donza added.
The percentage of Argentina’s population considered destitute — those whose income won’t even cover basic, minimal food needs — decreased slightly to 8.1% from 8.8%.
The decline was largely due to welfare programs, without which the destitution rate would be around 18%, Donza estimated.
The government’s efforts to cool inflation have been made even more difficult by a devastating drought that has increased costs even further. The annual rate of inflation rose above 100% in February.
Although the poverty rate has decreased slightly from 42% in the second half of 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will undoubtedly be one of the main issues in the presidential campaign ahead of October elections. President Alberto Fernández has still not said whether he will seek reelection.
Members of the opposition were quick to criticize the government when the latest poverty figures came out.
“More than 18 million Argentines are poor,” former Buenos Aires Gov. María Eugenia Vidal wrote on Twitter. “And you know what the worst part is? This information is already outdated. The situation in 2023 is even more serious.”
For now, many Argentines don’t have much faith that things could improve, even with new leadership.
“All the politicians promise, promise, and once they’re there, they don’t see you, they don’t listen to you,” said Gamarra, at the soup kitchen. “Most people here think the same way — just promises they don’t fulfill.” | https://who13.com/news/international-news/ap-international/high-inflation-pushes-poverty-rate-even-higher-in-argentina/ | 2023-03-31 17:00:06 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/international-news/ap-international/high-inflation-pushes-poverty-rate-even-higher-in-argentina/ |
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Energy Transfer LP ("Energy Transfer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ET) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Energy Transfer investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of Energy Transfer stock between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ET investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (a) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (b) Energy Transfer, through its subsidiary Rover Pipeline, LLC, hired a third-party contractor to conduct Horizontal Directional Drilling Activities for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River when a large inadvertent release took place on April 13, 2017; (c) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating the Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Energy Transfer during the relevant time frame, you have until August 2, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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(NewsNation) — A simple blood test can help screen for cancers, in most cases detecting the disease before any clear symptoms develop, according to a new study.
The results of the Pathfinder study from health care company GRAIL show the possibilities of what’s called multi-cancer early detection screening, which finds cancers in early stages.
“The PATHFINDER study is an exciting first step towards fundamental change in the approach to cancer screening. The study demonstrated the feasibility of this paradigm and solid test performance,” said Deb Schrag, MD, MPH, chair of the Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
“Although continued public health efforts to optimize adherence to existing screening strategies that have been proven effective are critical, this study provides a glimpse of what the future may hold — the opportunity for screening using blood tests to detect various types of cancers at their earliest and most treatable stages.”
The study included 6,662 participants aged 50 years or older whose blood was tested to look for what GRAIL calls cancer signals, which were found in 92 participants. Of those, 35 were diagnosed with 36 cancers. Cancer cells send out signals to regulate growth or initiate apoptosis (the death of cells), according to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
“When added to standard-of-care screening, MCED testing more than doubled the number of cancers detected compared to standard screening alone,” said Jeffrey Venstrom, MD, chief medical officer at GRAIL.
Known as the Galleri test, the blood draw has been hailed as a “game changer” by the National Health Service in England, which is conducting a trial of its own.
The blood test can also identify where in the body the cancer is likely to have originated, which can help doctors confirm a diagnosis more quickly. The Pathfinder study was the first time Galleri test results were returned to health care providers to help them with follow-up diagnostic work.
Among the confirmed cancers diagnosed in the study, 71% were cancer types that currently do not have a routine screening test, and nearly half were in either Stage I or Stage II. Less than 1% of study participants received a false positive.
The results of the study were presented this past weekend at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress in Paris. GRAIL is currently enrolling for its Pathfinder 2 study, which will follow participants over three years.
“This study was a prelude to a larger study. We needed to see how physicians would approach workup, what diagnostic odysseys we’d send patients down, and whether they’d be upset,” Schrag said at the Paris conference, as reported by Cancer Network. “People were a little anxious, but it was manageable, and it was transient. People understood the ramifications of this test, and they were a little anxious, but they managed very well.” | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/study-blood-test-can-id-cancers-without-clear-symptoms/ | 2022-09-13 19:36:07 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/study-blood-test-can-id-cancers-without-clear-symptoms/ |
Rare, gold coin worth $1,800 found in Salvation Army red kettle
Published: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:54 PM EST|Updated: 1 hour ago
(Gray News) – The Salvation Army received an early and rare Christmas gift in one of the red kettles in Iowa.
According to the nonprofit organization, a donor dropped a 1983 gold Canadian Elizabeth II mint-condition coin with a face value of $50 in the kettle.
The coin is valued at $1,800, the organization wrote in a post on Facebook.
“This is a sign that people in our community continue to open their hearts and give in a variety of ways and means and we are so grateful,” the post reads.
Donations to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle program help provide gifts to children and provide food, shelter and utility assistance to those who need it most.
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HIGH SCHOOL
Mater Dei narrowly edges Bosse in tight triumph
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Mater Dei walked the high-wire before edging Bosse 58-57 on Feb. 28 in Indiana boys high school basketball action.
Recently on Feb. 21, Mater Dei squared off with Central in a basketball game. For more, click here.
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(NEXSTAR) – Yet another record-setting lottery jackpot is up for grabs – this time, an estimated $613 million Powerball jackpot.
The jackpot has been building since late November, Powerball officials said Monday. If a ticket matches all six numbers drawn Monday night, seen below, they would land the ninth-largest jackpot in Powerball history.
Here are the winning numbers for Monday, January 30: 1, 4, 12, 36, 49, and Powerball 5. The Power Play was 2x.
Ahead of the drawing, lottery officials estimated the jackpot had a cash value of $329 million.
If there is no winner following Monday’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot has the potential to become the eighth-largest in the game’s history. The 10 largest jackpots in Powerball history are:
- $2.04 billion – Nov. 7, 2022; California
- $1.586 billion – Jan. 13, 2016; California, Florida, and Tennessee
- $768.4 million – March 27, 2019; Wisconsin
- $758.7 million – Aug. 23, 2017; Massachusetts
- $731.1 million – Jan. 20, 2021; Maryland
- $699.8 million – Oct. 4, 2021; California
- $687.8 million – Oct. 27, 2018; Iowa and New York
- $632.6 million – Jan. 5, 2022; California and Wisconsin
- Est. $613 Million – Jan. 30, 2023
- $590.5 million – May 18, 2013; Florida
The most recent record-setting Powerball jackpot – worth $2.04 billion – was hit in early November. It currently holds the record as the largest national lottery jackpot in the world, according to Powerball officials. While we know the winning ticket was sold in California, it’s unclear if the ticketholder has claimed their prize.
Even with a winner Monday, the Powerball jackpot would be only the second-largest lottery prize won this month. A ticket in Maine matched all six winning numbers for the record-setting $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Jan. 13. We don’t yet know the winner of that jackpot either, and we may never actually know.
Regardless of whether someone matches all six winning Powerball numbers Monday night, the next drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET Wednesday. Powerball tickets are sold in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/powerball-here-are-mondays-winning-numbers-for-estimated-613m-jackpot/ | 2023-01-31 05:12:21 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/powerball-here-are-mondays-winning-numbers-for-estimated-613m-jackpot/ |
RYE, N.H. — Two days after former President Donald Trump used a demeaning nickname to describe Ron DeSantis to a packed hall of Iowa Republican activists, DeSantis pointedly invoked the federal indictment against his chief rival, saying that if Trump had “drained the swamp like he promised,” then he probably “wouldn’t be in the mess that he’s in right now.”
Speaking to reporters Sunday after a campaign event in New Hampshire, DeSantis, the governor of Florida, added that Trump’s use of “juvenile insults” served as a reminder of “why there are so many millions of voters who will never vote for him going forward.”
DeSantis has generally not used Trump’s legal troubles against him, and has instead focused on criticizing the Biden administration for what he terms the “weaponization” of federal law enforcement.
But as DeSantis seeks to reset his ailing campaign by cutting staff and organizing more informal events in the face of a fundraising shortfall, his comments suggest he may be taking a less timid approach against the man who leads him in national polls by a wide margin. Even allies have said that his campaign has lacked a coherent message about why voters should choose him over Trump.
Part of the shift may also be a result of how DeSantis has changed his campaign tactics in the past week. Whereas he previously engaged with voters in more controlled environments, and kept the press at arm’s length, he is now regularly taking questions from both everyday Americans and reporters — meaning that he will be asked more often about Trump, who is dominating the Republican primary race.
DeSantis’ campaign reboot took him on a bus tour through rural Iowa last week. On Friday, he and a dozen other Republican presidential candidates, including the former president, took turns addressing a dinner hosted by the Republican Party of Iowa. With DeSantis ensconced in a hospitality suite not far from the main stage, Trump mockingly referred to his rival as “DeSanctis” (short for “DeSanctimonious”) and bragged about his lead in the polls.
On Sunday, DeSantis appeared at a barbecue in Rye, co-hosted by former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown, who served as an ambassador in the Trump administration. Brown, who is staying neutral in the race for now, is hosting similar events for several Republican candidates, although Trump’s camp has not yet reached out about attending, Brown said.
As is his normal practice, DeSantis did not mention Trump in his stump speech. But in a question-and-answer session afterward, one voter asked the governor, “Given Trump’s stronghold on what seems to be a majority of the party, what’s your strategy to show Trump supporters that you’re a better alternative?”
DeSantis responded by saying he believed many Republicans were open to nominating someone other than Trump.
“I think with me, you know, I’m the candidate that’s more likely to beat Biden,” he said. “I’m more reliable on policy. I think you’ve seen my record in Florida, and I’m much more likely to actually get all this stuff done.”
“We ended the presidency with Fauci running the government,” DeSantis continued, referring to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s former top infectious disease expert, who is deeply unpopular with Republican voters. “That’s not draining the swamp.”
Hank Bivins, the voter who asked the question, said the response left him somewhat underwhelmed.
“He has to differentiate himself more,” said Bivins, 53, who is still undecided. “He’s going to have to fine-tune that answer.”
Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump, accused DeSantis of being “nothing more than an off-brand, bootleg version of America First.”
“No matter how much time he spends cosplaying as President Trump, he will never be him or achieve a hundredth of what was achieved during the Trump administration,” Cheung said in a statement.
A recent University of New Hampshire poll showed Trump leading the field in the state with 37% of the vote, followed by DeSantis with 23%.
But Brown said DeSantis was doing the right things to close the gap, saying that of all the candidates in the race, only field workers representing DeSantis had knocked on his door so far.
And he said that DeSantis had improved noticeably as a retail politician since he last saw the governor campaign in New Hampshire in June.
“I see him today and he’s way better,” Brown said. “And he’s connecting better.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/desantis-jabs-at-trumps-legal-trouble-as-he-resets-his-campaign/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-07-31 02:37:13 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/desantis-jabs-at-trumps-legal-trouble-as-he-resets-his-campaign/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Here’s how to tip your Amazon delivery driver $5 at no cost to you
(Gray News) – Alexa is making it easy to tip your Amazon delivery driver at no cost to you.
Just tell Alexa to thank your driver and voila - they get $5 in their pocket. It’s as simple as that.
The smart device will reply, saying: “Glad you enjoyed your most recent delivery. Since you shared your appreciation with your driver, as a special thanks this holiday season, your driver will receive an extra $5 at no cost to you. This promotion is for a limited time only.”
The last person to deliver an Amazon package to your doorstep will be notified of your appreciation and receive the tip.
According to CNET, deliveries made by partners like USPS, FedEx and UPS are not eligible for the money, but Amazon will still share the thanks with them.
Only the first 1 million delivery drivers will receive the monetary incentive, but drivers will still be notified of your appreciation every time you thank them through the smart device.
This incentive comes on the heels of reports that the D.C. attorney general is suing Amazon on behalf of its delivery drivers.
The suit claims the company improperly used customer tips to reduce what it owed in drivers’ wages.
Attorney General Karl Racine alleges Amazon changed its payment model in 2016 without notifying customers or drivers.
The Federal Trade Commission worked out a settlement last year, in which Amazon agreed to pay out more than $61 million to its drivers.
Racine, however, said he’s suing because the FTC never fined Amazon for its deceptive practice.
Amazon says it changed its payment model for drivers in 2019 and the lawsuit filed Tuesday has no merit.
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Penguins vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - March 25
The Pittsburgh Penguins (35-27-10), coming off a 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars, host the Washington Capitals (34-31-8) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, March 25 at 8:00 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+. The Capitals knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 in their last outing.
The Penguins have put up a 4-5-1 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 30 goals while conceding 32 in that period. On the power play, 31 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (25.8% success rate).
As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.
Penguins vs. Capitals Predictions for Saturday
Our projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Penguins 4, Capitals 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-135)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Computer Predicted Spread: Penguins (-0.9)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins (35-27-10 overall) have a 9-10-19 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Pittsburgh has 33 points (12-7-9) in the 28 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the 12 games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they went 1-10-1 (three points).
- Pittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (2-10-3 record, seven points).
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals 43 times, and are 32-5-6 in those games (to record 70 points).
- In the 22 games when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 22 points after finishing 10-10-2.
- In the 36 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 22-12-2 (46 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 34 times, and went 11-15-8 (30 points).
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Penguins vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC and ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Study: American debt tops $16 trillion, average debt load reaches $165K per household
Credit card debt grew 28% over the last year
InvestigateTV - According to a new NerdWallet study, Americans are falling further into debt as the typical US household owes roughly $165,000 each, about 8% more debt than they did the previous year.
Personal finance expert Sara Rathner with NerdWallet said mortgages make up a big portion of the debt.
“If you were to break that apart and just look at credit card debt,” Rathner said. “Households with revolving credit card debt owe about $7,500, which is up about 28% from last year.”
She said the end of pandemic aid combined with higher prices and higher interest rates has consumers relying more on credit cards.
According to Rathner, now is an excellent time to try and make your debt less expensive: especially high interest credit card debt.
Rathner shared several tips to help tackle the bigger debt load:
- Consider using balance transfer offers with a lower interest rate
- Look for cards that offer zero interest rates for a promotional period of 12 months or longer
- Personal loans may have lower interest rates than your credit cards
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The Dubai Housewives came to play!
E! News can exclusively reveal the trailer for The Real Housewives of Dubai, Bravo's very first original international iteration of the hit reality TV franchise. The first look is even more opulent and extravagant than we had hoped as stars Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani, Lesa Milan and network fan-favorite and former Ladies of London star Caroline Stanbury make the fabulous Middle Eastern desert destination their playground.
"In Dubai, the women are far from submissive. Most of the women are running this town," Stanbury says in the teaser.
Ayan adds, "There's a lot of gold here. We have a lot of gold diggers too."
From fabulous photoshoots with camels ("He wants my spotlight. It's fine, I can share," Ayan says to one of the more rowdy animals) to fashion shows, vacations and a $33 million dollar license plate, these Dubai Housewives spare no expense when it comes to their luxe lives and uber-successful businesses.
There's also, of course, plenty of drama, even between Stanbury and husband Sergio Carrallo, whose million-dollar wedding will be featured this season.
And it seem Milan isn't exactly a fan of Stanbury, as she says in the trailer, "Play with your boy-toy, bitch, don't play with me."
Other iconic lines from the RHODubai stars include Ayan's "The only exercise I do is doing my husband" and Brooks' "It's very expensive to cheat on me. Ask my exes."
There's even a surprise appearance by a former Housewives star: The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Phaedra Parks! "Give me the tea. I'm very thirsty today," Parks cracks in the clip while at lunch with one of the ladies.
Watch the trail above and scroll through the gallery below to get more scoop on the season and to see the official cast photos.
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- Total revenues decreased by 22.3% year over year to RMB457.4 million (US$68.3 million) [1].
- Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) [2] decreased by 46.8% year over year to RMB93.3 million (US$13.9 million)[1].
- Core net income (non-GAAP) [3] decreased by 13.7% year over year to RMB105.9 million (US$15.8 million) [1].
SHANGHAI, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (NYSE: GHG) ("GreenTree", the "Company", "we", "us" and "our"), a leading hospitality management group in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2022.
First Half 2022 Operational Highlights
- A total of 4,669 hotels with 332,073 hotel rooms were in operation as of June 30, 2022, compared to 4,542 hotels and 328,773 hotel rooms as of June 30, 2021.
- As of June 30, 2022, the Company had 67 leased-and-operated ("L&O") hotels and 4,602 franchised-and-managed ("F&M") hotels in operation in 367 cities across China, compared to 63 L&O hotels and 4,479 F&M hotels in operation in 358 cities as of June 30, 2021. Geographic coverage increased by 2.5% year-over-year.
- During the first half of 2022, the Company opened 201 hotels, a decrease of 201 compared to 402 hotels opened in the first half of 2021. Of the hotels opened in the first half of 2022, 43 were in the mid-to-up-scale segment, 108 in the mid-scale segment, and 50 in the economy segment. Geographically, 13 hotels were in Tier 1 cities [4], 52 in Tier 2 cities and the remaining 136 in Tier 3 and lower cities in China as of June 30, 2022.
- As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a pipeline of 1,094 hotels contracted for or under development with 296 in the mid-to-up-scale segment, 469 in the mid-scale segment, and 324 in the economy segment.
- The average daily room rate, or ADR, for all hotels in operation was RMB153 in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 1.6% from RMB151 in the first quarter of 2021. Such ADR was RMB147 in the second quarter of 2022, a 14.0% year-over-year decrease.
- The occupancy rate, or OCC, for all hotels in operation was 60.0% in the first quarter of 2022, down from 63.4 % in the first quarter of 2021. Such OCC was 62.2% in the second quarter of 2022, compared with 78.6% in the second quarter of 2021.
- The revenue per available room, or RevPAR, which is calculated by multiplying our hotels' ADR by its occupancy rate, was RMB92 in the first quarter of 2022, a 3.9% year-over-year decrease. RevPAR was RMB91 in the second quarter of 2022, a 31.9% year-over-year decrease.
- As of June 30, 2022 the Company's loyalty program had over 74 million individual members and approximately 1,905,000 corporate members, compared to over 69 million individual members and approximately 1,850,000 corporate members, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.
"The first half of 2022 was extremely challenging as COVID-19 outbreaks in many parts of the country resulted in lockdowns in many cities, especially in Shanghai. Nevertheless, we continued to execute our long-term strategic growth plan to deliver continued operating profitability, maintain healthy and stable cash flow, open L&O hotels in new strategic locations, and assist franchisees in maintaining quality operations," said Mr. Alex Xu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GreenTree.
Our performance in January and February, especially during Chinese New Year, was better than our industry's average, creating growing momentum in our business. However, outbreaks in the second quarter slowed down the pace of recovery throughout our industry, especially in top-tier cities such as Guangzhou and Shanghai.
As we entered summer and transportation restrictions were relaxed, RevPAR recovered. In the third quarter, it reached nearly 80% of the same period in 2019. October and November brought a fresh wave of outbreaks, slowing down our recovery once again. However, with flexible anti-pandemic measures released by the government early December, RevPAR recovered this month to more than 85% of its pre-pandemic levels.
The pandemic is evolving rapidly in China and it is unclear at this stage what impact this will have on our business in the short term as many people currently prefer to act cautiously and limit their travels. Looking into the first quarter of 2023, with Chinese New Year late January, and the months beyond, we expect that the country will gradually return to normal life. To prepare for these better days, we are helping our hotels and franchisees to devise and implement stringent measures to ensure the safety of our guests and training staff at all levels to be fully ready for the expected recovery in leisure and business travel.
As we are closing another very difficult year, I want to give a special thanks to our team, franchisees, and partners for their hard work in protecting the health of our guests and supporting each other through very challenging times.
Total revenues for the first half of 2022 were RMB457.4 million (US$ 68.3 million) [1], a 22.3% year-over-year decrease. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of COVID-19, which resulted in lower RevPAR at L&O hotels and F&M hotels. Compared with the first half of 2019, before the COVID-19 outbreak, total revenues for the first half of 2022 decreased by 10.4%.
Total revenues from leased-and-operated hotels for the first half of 2022 were RMB171.3 million (US$25.6 million) [1], a 1.0% year-over-year decrease. The decrease was primarily due to a 22.6% year-over-year decrease in L&O hotels' second quarter RevPAR and was partially offset by a 10.3% year-over-year increase in L&O hotels' first quarter RevPAR and the increased number of newly opened L&O hotels.
Total revenues from franchised-and-managed hotels for the first half of 2022 were RMB275.5 million (US$41.1 million) [1], a 30.4% year-over-year decrease. Initial franchise fees for the first half of 2022 decreased 33.6% year-over-year, mainly because of the decrease in the gross opening number of F&M hotels. Recurring franchisee management fees and others for the first half of 2022 decreased by 30.0% year-over-year, primarily due to a 4.3% decrease in F&M hotels' RevPAR for 2022 Q1 and a 32.4% decrease in F&M hotels' RevPAR for 2022 Q2 due to the impact of COVID-19 and the fee waivers to franchisees of quarantined hotels and hotels whose RevPAR was severely affected by the pandemic.
Hotel operating costs for the first half of 2022 were RMB 307.8 million (US$45.9 million) [1], a 7.4% year-over-year increase. The increase was mainly attributable to the opening of 34 L&O hotels since the beginning of 2021, which resulted in higher rents, higher utilities, higher staff headcount and compensation expenses, higher depreciation and amortization. Excluding the impact from newly opened L&O hotels since 2021, hotel operating costs for the first half of 2022 decreased 14.1%.
Selling and marketing expenses for the first half of 2022 were RMB18.9 million (US$2.8 million) [1], a 52.7% year-over-year decrease. The decrease was mainly attributable to lower advertising expenses and staff related expenses, due to less employee business travels in the pandemic.
General and administrative expenses for the first half of 2022 were RMB99.7 million (US$14.9 million) [1], a 21.5% year-over-year decrease. The decrease was mainly attributable to the reduction of travel expenses and consulting fees.
Other general expenses were RMB490.6 million (US$73.2 million) [1] in the first half of 2022, which included one-time impairment charges for Argyle and Urban as mentioned earlier. After certain assessment, GreenTree's board of directors concluded that the Company would deconsolidate Argyle starting from June, 2022. As for Urban, GreenTree has sold its equity interest and will deconsolidate Urban in the fourth quarter. In addition to the one-time impairments, we also took a provision for other assets related to two properties. In the first quarter of 2021, we signed Lease Contracts and Purchase Intention Contracts with Shanghai HongYuan Shengshi for two properties located in the Hongqiao Business Center, where we planned to develop flagship L&O hotels and the company's new headquarters. However, because of the financial crisis of Evergrande, one of its shareholders, neither property had been delivered on time as contracted as of June 30, 2022. Therefore, we decided to take a full provision at this time out of an abundance of caution.
Gross profit for the first half of 2022 was RMB149.6 million (US$22.3 million)[1], a year-over-year decrease of 50.4%. Gross margin for the first half of 2022 was 32.7%, compared to 51.3% a year ago. The decrease was primarily due to the operating loss recorded by newly opened L&O hotels and lower revenue caused by Covid-19.
Income from operations for the first half of 2022 was RMB-457.7 million (US$-68.3 million) [1], a year-over-year decrease of 403.7%, with a margin of -100.1%. Excluding other general expenses, income from operation from purely operating activities was RMB 32.9 million, with a margin of 7.2%.
Net income for the first half of 2022 was RMB-360.9 million (US$-53.9million)[1], compared to RMB146.3 million in the first half of 2021 and net margin was -78.9%. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to other general expenses. Excluding these, net income was 68.3 million RMB, with a margin of 14.9%.
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) [2] for the first half of 2022 was RMB93.3 million (US$13.9 million) [1], a year-over-year decrease of 46.8%. Adjusted EBITDA margin, defined as adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) as a percentage of total revenues, for the first half of 2022 was 20.4%, compared to 29.8% a year ago. The decrease was mainly attributable to the increased number of L&O hotels—both newly opened and in the pipeline. Excluding the impact of newly opened and pipeline hotels, adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) for the first half of 2022 was RMB139.3 million, with a margin of 34.9%.
Core net income (non-GAAP) for the first half of 2022 was RMB105.9 million (US$15.8 million) [1], a year-over-year decrease of 13.7%. The core net margin, defined as core net income (non-GAAP) as a percentage of total revenues, for the first half of 2022 was 23.2%, compared to 20.9% one year ago. Excluding the impact of newly opened hotels, core net income (non-GAAP) was RMB163.9 million, with a margin of 41.1%.
Earnings per ADS (basic and diluted) for the first half of 2022 were RMB-3.18 (US$-0.47) [1], down from RMB1.47 one year ago. Core net income per ADS (basic and diluted) (non-GAAP) for the first half of 2022 was RMB1.03 (US$0.15) [1], down from RMB1.19 a year ago.
Cash flow Operating cash inflow for the first half of 2022 was RMB 130.7 million (US$ 19.5 million) [1] as a result of income from operations. Investing cash inflow for the first half of 2022 was RMB 322.6 million (US$48.2 million) [1], which was primarily attributable to proceeds from short-term investments and proceeds from the disposal of security equities. The investing cash inflow was partially offset by a loan to an affiliated food and restaurant business which is to be merged with the Company in January 2023. Financing cash outflow for the first half of 2022 was RMB181.6 million (US$27.1 million)[1], mainly attributable to the repayment of bank loans by the end of the June 30, 2022.
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investments, investments in equity securities and time deposit. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short term investments, investments in equity securities and time deposits of RMB1,079.5 million (US$161.17 million) [1], compared to RMB1,235.9 million as of December 31, 2021. The decrease from the end of 2021 was primarily attributable to the repayment of bank loans and a loan to an affiliated food and restaurant business which is to be merged with the Company in January 2023, offset by cash from operating activities.
Key Q3 2022 Operational Highlights
- A total of 4,763 hotels with 337,111 hotel rooms were in operation as of September 30, 2022.
- As of September 30, 2022, the Company had 69 leased-and-operated ("L&O") hotels and 4,694 franchised-and-managed ("F&M") hotels in operation in 370 cities across China.
- During the third quarter of 2022, the Company opened 104 hotels.
- As of September 30, 2022, the Company had a pipeline of 1,129 hotels contracted for or under development.
- ADR, for all hotels in operation was RMB168.
- OCC, for all hotels in operation was 71.1%.
- RevPAR was RMB120.
Update on the Food and Restaurant Acquisition
Since the announcement of the signing of the SPA in May 2022, the Company has been working on the closing of the Food and Restaurant Acquisition transaction. However, due to resurgences of COVID-19, it experienced significant delays in the delivery of various documents to various agencies. While China removed many COVID-related restrictions in December and the Company is speeding up the closing process, it expects the formal closing will be completed in January 2023, a bit later than originally planned. The Company will inform the market when the transaction formally closes.
Guidance
Given the large number of Covid outbreaks in many parts of China throughout 2022, business did not improve as we initially expected, until the easing of restrictions early December. Consequently, we have adjusted our revenue guidance for the full year of 2022 to 81%-84% of the 2021 levels.
The guidance set forth above reflects the Company's current and preliminary views based on its recovery and may not be indicative of the final financial results for any future periods and the full year.
Conference Call
GreenTree's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on December 27, 2022, (9:00 AM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on December 28, 2022).
Dial-in numbers for the live conference call are as follows:
Participants should ask to join the GreenTree call, please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time of the call.
A telephone replay of the conference call will be available after the conclusion of the live conference call until January 3, 2023.
Dial-in numbers for the replay are as follows:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.998.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and core net income should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by other charges and gains we consider to be outside the ordinary course of our business.
The use of Adjusted EBITDA and core net income has certain limitations because it does not reflect all items of income and expenses that affect our operations. Items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and core net income are significant components in understanding and assessing our operating and financial performance. Depreciation and amortization expense for various long-term assets, income tax and share-based compensation have been and will be incurred and are not reflected in the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA. Each of these items should also be considered in the overall evaluation of our results. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA and core net income does not consider capital expenditures and other investing activities and should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. We compensate for these limitations by providing the relevant disclosure of our depreciation and amortization, interest expense/income, gains/losses from investments in equity securities, income tax expenses, share-based compensation, share of loss in equity investees, government subsidies and other relevant items both in our reconciliations to the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures and in our consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.
The term Adjusted EBITDA and core net income is not defined under U.S. GAAP, and Adjusted EBITDA and core net income is not a measure of net income, operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. When assessing our operating and financial performance, you should not consider this data in isolation or as a substitute for our net income, operating income or any other operating performance measure that is calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, our Adjusted EBITDA and core net income may not be comparable to Adjusted EBITDA and core net income or similarly titled measures utilized by other companies since such other companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA and core net income in the same manner as we do.
Reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and core net income, to the consolidated statement of operations information are included at the end of this press release.
About GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.
GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. ("GreenTree" or the "Company") (NYSE: GHG) is a leading hospitality management group in China. As of December 31, 2021, GreenTree had a total number of 4,659 hotels. In 2021, HOTELS magazine ranked GreenTree Top 11 Ranking among 225 largest global hotel groups in terms of number of hotels in its annual HOTELS' 225. GreenTree was also the fourth largest hospitality company in China in 2021 based on the statistics issued by the China Hospitality Association.
GreenTree has a broad portfolio of diverse brands spanning from the economy to mid-scale, and up-scale segments of the hospitality industry mainly in China. Through its strong membership base, expansive booking network, superior system management with moderate charges, and fully supported by its operating departments including Decoration, Engineering, Purchasing, Operation, IT and Finance, GreenTree aims to keep closer relationships with all of its clients and partners by providing a diverse brand portfolio that features comfort, style and value.
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Safe Harbor Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to," "confident," "future," or other similar expressions. GreenTree may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about or based on GreenTree's current beliefs, expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about us and our industry, are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: GreenTree's goals and growth strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; trends in the hospitality industry in China and globally; competition in our industry; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and other regions where we operate; the regulatory environment in which we and our franchisees operate; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided, including the forward-looking statements made, in this press release are current as of the date of the press release. Except as required by law, GreenTree undertakes no obligation to update any such information or forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the information is provided or statements are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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[1] The conversion of Renminbi ("RMB") into United States dollars ("US$") is based on the exchange rate of US$1.00=RMB 6.6981 on June 30, 2022 as set forth in H.10 statistical release of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and available at https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h10/20220103/
[2] Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) is calculated as net income plus other operating expenses, other general expenses, income tax expense, share of loss in equity investees, net of tax, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, losses from investment in equity securities and the provision for bad debts, but excludes other operating income, interest income and other, net, gains from investment in equity securities, share of gains in equity investees (net of tax), and other income, net. The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) included in this report has been aligned according to the abovementioned definition.
[4] Tier 1 Cities refers to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou; Tier 2 Cities refers to the 32 major cities, other than Tier 1 Cities, including provincial capitals, administrative capitals of autonomous regions, direct-controlled municipalities and other major cities designated as municipalities with independent planning by the State Council.
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Dental Support Organization Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies with Three-Year Revenue Growth of nearly 900%
WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine revealed that Spark Dental Management, a leading Dental Support Organization (DSO), was named to the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, ranking at No. 699 overall and 42nd among companies in the Health Services category. This is the fifth year that an affiliate group of Spark Dental Management was included in this prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
The theme of this year's Inc. list was "Winning in a Time of Change". The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"I'm incredibly proud of our organization and honored to receive this award," said Chief Executive Officer Michael O'Donnell. "In this time of change, it takes an outstanding group of employees, both in our affiliated practices and within the management team, to overcome the myriad of challenges we face in our industry. This award speaks volumes about our employees to be able to demonstrate such growth."
Spark Dental Management saw a year of abundant growth in 2021. Through de novo builds and strategic acquisitions, the dental support organization grew to more than 70 practices and expanded its geographic footprint to seven states. Spark Dental Management now has locations in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware, and Indiana.
"2021 was a busy but very exciting year for us, partnering with Rock Mountain Capital, building an incredible team, and growing our footprint from 10 locations in one state to over 70 locations in seven states," said Dr. Jason Hartman, Founder, President and Chief Orthodontic Officer of Spark Dental Management. "With the collective team we have in place now across all of our practice groups, I'm excited to see where the future takes us."
Spark Dental Management is a multi-specialty dental support organization that provides complete business and operational support services for its affiliated practices. The DSO currently supports 70 pediatric dental and orthodontic practices in seven states as well as five outpatient ambulatory surgery centers, a unique and critical component in solving access to care challenges.
The DSO is a model organization for the delivery of high-quality dental services, recognized for its superior patient care, customer service, and staff. Its mission is to provide exceptional and appropriate dental care to its patients while educating and facilitating a lifetime of excellent oral health.
Spark Dental Management provides the highest level of comprehensive business and operational support services to 74 affiliated pediatric dental and orthodontics locations in seven states. The company was founded as Spark Orthodontics in 2010 by Dr. Jason M. Hartman with a keen focus on delivering the highest quality patient care. From financial management to human resources and marketing, our professionals work to improve patient experience and expand access to dental care. Spark Dental Management is a portfolio company of Rock Mountain Capital. For more information, visit www.SparkDentalManagement.com
Since 1982, Inc. magazine has produced the celebrated Inc. 5000 list. Rankings are determined according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2018 and 2021. Qualifying companies must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent as of December 31, 2021. This year's full listing can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday criticized Hong Kong authorities over their pursuit of two pro-democracy activists who live in Australia.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday that eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be pursued for life for alleged national security offenses, dismissing criticism that the move to have them arrested was a dangerous precedent.
Albanese said his government was concerned and disappointed by Hong Kong authorities issuing arrest warrants for Australian citizen Kevin Yam and Australian permanent resident Ted Hui.
“I am of course disappointed. I’ve said we’ll cooperate with China where we can. But we will disagree where we must. And we do disagree with China with these actions,” Albanese told Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Albanese also said he disagreed with China on the detention of Australian journalist Cheng Lei who has yet to learn of a verdict after standing trial in March last year on national security charges.
He said Cheng was being held “without proper process.”
“We continue to advocate for the interests of Australia. We’ll continue to do so. We will disagree where we must. We will engage in our national interest. And this decision overnight is an example of where Australia and China do have different approaches to these issues. And we’ll stand up for our values,” Albanese said.
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Key suspect in murder-for-hire case pleads not guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Los Angeles biotech investor pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a transcontinental murder-for-hire conspiracy that led to the 2018 abduction and killing of a Vermont man.
Serhat Gumrukcu, a 39-year-old Turkish citizen, appeared in U.S. District Court in Burlington, where he entered the plea to a charge of interstate murder for hire during a brief hearing before Judge Geoffrey Crawford. If convicted, he could go to prison for life.
Gregory Davis, 49, was abducted from his home in Danville on the night of Jan. 6, 2018, by a man wearing a jacket with a U.S. Marshals Service insignia and carrying a rifle and handcuffs. Davis’ body was found the next day in a snowbank on the side of the road about 15 miles (24 kilometers) away, in the town of Barnet.
Davis’ wife, Melissa Davis, declined to comment after the hearing. Gumrukcu’s husband, William Anderson Wittekind, of Los Angeles, also declined to comment.
Investigators identified the alleged kidnapper — Jerry Banks, of Fort Collins, Colorado — to a cellphone that was used to make a 911 call made about 15 minutes before the kidnapping in which the caller claimed to have killed his wife at a nonexistent address. Investigators traced the phone that Banks used to make the call to a Walmart in Pennsylvania where Banks bought it while on his way to Vermont.
Initially, Banks was only charged with kidnapping Davis, and even though prosecutors alleged that he killed Davis, he wasn’t charged with the killing. But on Tuesday, prosecutors announced the charges against him had been amended and that he is facing the same murder-for-hire charge as Gumrukcu and Berk Eratay, who worked for Gumrukcu. Banks’ attorney did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
Investigators subsequently linked Banks to Aron Lee Ethridge, of Las Vegas, who hired him; to Eratay and then to Gumrukcu.
Banks previously pleaded not guilty to the initial charge, but he hasn’t entered a plea to the murder charge announced Tuesday. Eratay has pleaded not guilty. Ethridge pleaded guilty over the summer, and attorneys are going to recommend a sentence of 27 years in prison.
Prosecutors allege that Gumrukcu, 39, was involved in an oil deal with Gregory Davis. After Gumrukcu missed payments, Davis threatened to report him to law enforcement.
In 2017, Gumrukcu was putting together a different deal through which he obtained a significant ownership stake in Enochian Biosciences, of Los Angeles. Prosecutors have said that any complaints by Davis to law enforcement could have ended the Enochian deal.
After Gumrukcu’s arrest, Enochian issued a statement saying there was no link between the company and the crime with which Gumrukcu is charged.
Last week, during a separate hearing in Rutland in the Eratay case, Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Van de Graaf told Crawford that if the three defendants go to trial, officials expect to try them together.
Eratay and Banks also face sentences of life in prison if convicted.
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Activision Blizzard settles SEC charges for $35 million
(AP) – Government regulators announced Friday that videogame maker Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges that it failed to maintain controls to collect and assess workplace complaints with regard to disclosure requirements and violated a federal whistleblower protection rule.
The lack of necessary controls left Activision “without the means to determine whether larger issues existed that needed to be disclosed to investors,” said Jason Burt, director of the SEC’s Denver office. “Moreover, taking action to impede former employees from communicating directly with the Commission staff about a possible securities law violation is not only bad corporate governance, it is illegal.”
In paying the settlement, Activision neither admitted nor denied the SEC’s findings and agreed to a cease-and-desist order, the agency said.
Friday’s settlement comes after the troubled Santa Monica, California-based gaming company settled with U.S. workplace regulators in 2021 over employee complaints about sexual harassment. Workers then also accused the company of discriminating against employees who were pregnant and retaliating against employees who spoke out, including firing them.
In that settlement, the maker of Candy Crush, Call of Duty, Overwatch and World of Warcraft agreed to create an $18 million fund to compensate people who were harassed or discriminated against. Money left over would go to charities for women in the video game industry or other gender equity measures. Activision also agreed to strengthen its policies and training on harassment and discrimination and hire an independent consultant to oversee its compliance with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s conditions.
One month before that, in August of 2021, the company announced that its president, J. Allen Brack, was stepping down after the company was hit with a discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit in California. California’s civil rights agency sued the Santa Monica-based company in July of 2021, citing a “frat boy” culture that had become a “breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women.”
Activision shares fell close to 2%, to $75.60 in afternoon trading on Friday. Shares hovered near $100 in the weeks leading up to the flurry of workplace misconduct charges in the summer of 2021.
Just over a year ago, Microsoft said it was paying a hefty $68.7 billion for Activision, but the deal is being held up by regulators in the U.S. and Europe over anti-competitive concerns.
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‘Pink Tax’ on feminine hygiene products, diapers ends in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) – Sales tax will no longer be applied to diapers and feminine hygiene products in Louisiana.
The “Pink Tax” exemption state law went into effect July 1, according to WAFB.
Items like tampons, menstrual pads, sanitary napkins and panty liners are now exempt from Louisiana’s 4.45% state sales tax.
“Ending the tax puts more money in the pockets of women and families who will spend that money in our economy, and it has a significant impact in the pockets of low-income families,” Michelle Erenberg with LIFT Louisiana told WAFB in a previous report.
The bill passed without opposition and carries a $9 million price tag.
Proponents have consistently argued that other essentials like food and water are exempted from state sales taxing, so these essentials should be too.
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EUREKA
50 YEARS AGO
Ninety-three pints of blood were donated during a stop at the Christian Church.
Gerald Welker was hired as the town’s superintendent of services.
40 YEARS AGO
The Rev. Ed Rowley obtained a doctorate in pastoral counseling from the Christ Seminary-Siminex of St. Louis, Mo.
Ten-year-old Matt Cullen received the Arrow of Light, the highest honor in Cub Scouts.
30 YEARS AGO
Dave Brush purchased Snyder’s True Value and re-named it Eureka True Value.
Kary Lou Schmidgall had the highest grade point average among the graduation class at the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Peoria.
20 YEARS AGO
Don Litwiller was lauded for three decades of service by the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
Recent high school graduate Holly Eichelberger was the recipient of a $750 scholarship through First Farm Credit Services.
10 YEARS AGO
The town planned to draft a map of the storm water system.
Movies America, located in the Lakeview Shopping Center, decided not to re-open after a recent fire caused extensive damage.
ROANOKE
50 YEARS AGO
Roger Cox was hired as an officer on the police department.
The high school class of 1963 held a reunion at the Legion.
40 YEARS AGO
Margaret Ehrnthaller was appointed to the board of the directors with the Mental Health Association of the Illinois Valley.
Jeanne LaPointe and Jill Luginbuhl were named co-valedictorians of the high school graduation class.
30 YEARS AGO
Virginia Bauman retired after over a quarter-century as the bookkeeper at Heineke Electric in Benson.
Tracy Ladendorf recently completed requirements from the St. Francis Medical Center School of Nursing in Peoria.
20 YEARS AGO
Roberta Peterson observed her 90th birthday.
Brooke Ahrens recently received a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Jacksonville (Fla.) University.
10 YEARS AGO
Village officials pondered a new water plant.
The Legion received $4,000 in flood relief from the state.
MINONK
50 YEARS AGO
A tornado touched down north of the village near Rutland and caused close to $100,000 worth of property damage.
The Fred Allen family moved into a home at the corner of Sixth and Mary Streets.
40 YEARS AGO
The Minonk-Dana-Rutland school district decided to buy a computer system from Radio Shack of Peoria.
Janet Chapman became a recent member of Kappa Delta Pi at Illinois State University, Normal.
30 YEARS AGO
Krista Harris recently obtained a bachelor’s degree in marketing & business administration from ISU.
Carrie Timmerman was recently initiated into the Order of Omega at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
20 YEARS AGO
The village accepted three bids as part of the project for the future Millenia Park to be located on the northwest side.
Heather Milashoski recently completed coursework from the St. Francis School of Nursing.
10 YEARS AGO
Jim Meyer retired after almost five and a half decades of service as township supervisor.
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Hudson Rowan never really considered himself an artist, but he's now seriously reconsidering that after the attention he has received this month.
The 14-year-old's breakthrough piece?
"It's got crazy bulging eyes, mangled looking hair, looking off into the distance ... some crazy, like, spider robot legs shooting outta the sides," he said. "It kind of gives a chaotic vibe."
Why did Hudson draw this? His mom asked if he wanted to enter the "I Voted" sticker contest in Ulster County, New York. And this spider-robot-humanoid is what he thought voters would want to display to flex that they'd done their civic duty.
Ashley Dittus, the commissioner of the Ulster County Board of Elections, was floored.
"I will never forget when I saw it," she said. "I instantly smiled and I had to show it to other people. I just couldn't keep it to myself."
Dittus said most of the submissions she had seen since the contest started last year included red, white and blue; or maybe images of mountains to represent their county in the Catskills. But she's never seen anything like this before.
Dittus said after Rowan's design became a finalist, it went viral on social media. And he has the votes on the county website to show it.
The county only has 180,000 residents, and 125,000 voters — but Rowan's submission has received more than 225,000 votes. That's 94% of the total.
Going on a hot girl walk in my ulster county I voted sticker shirt. pic.twitter.com/rFtHeUYlUC
— sober socialist hiker lady with lots of cats (@kirstiemkimball) July 26, 2022
On Friday, Rowan was officially declared the winner of the contest. So the people of Ulster County can come to collect their prize sticker on the November election day (as well as vote, of course).
Looking forward, Dittus has great hopes for Rowan's artwork.
"It certainly has gone beyond the scope of Ulster County, but that's great because the more people that are looking and exploring voting ... not just New York State residents, but all over the place, that's how we get democracy to thrive," she said.
Dittus has received many calls about this sticker, even people who ask about purchasing merch with Rowan's creature on it.
"It hits a nerve. It makes people on both sides of the aisle feel like, yep, this is what voting is like," she said. "This is what participating in our democracy looks like in 2022."
Rowan has heard similar interpretations from his growing following online.
"The whole thing is really a very chaotic thing," he said. "And all that is going on in the world right now, I feel like that picture kind of represents it ... the whole COVID thing, and then wars going on, and then gun violence and politics."
Rowan may not have intended to capture the state of the world in his one "I Voted" sticker design, but he's thrilled it is starting conversations about an institution he considers essential.
"Everyone needs to vote," Rowan said. "And if people would just stop voting, thinking their vote doesn't matter ... then yeah, that's bad."
Hudson Rowan: artist, philosopher and patriot.
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As their name suggest, Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) has deep roots in bringing entertainment to U.S. service members overseas. During WWII, they provided field operations and support for The United Service Organization's (USO) efforts, then as its own Department of Defense agency beginning in 1951. Their legacy of creating up-lifting entertainment shows continues today. In 2022, AFE reached nearly 400,000 service members across the globe at 355 remote military installations through 85 tours and 510 individual shows.
"In times of conflict or peace, AFE's mission is simple—to bring military personnel serving overseas, especially those in remote or contingency sites, some down time and fun, whether it is through comedy, music, magic or sports," said Brian Burke, AFE Marketing & Business Analyst.
Simultaneous AFE tours happen across different regions that include Europe, the Mediterranean, Pacific region, Southwest Asia and the Western Hemisphere.
It is at these remote and distant stations that AFE has found its niche. "While AFE coordinates a variety of entertainment across the globe where U.S. military personnel live and work, our mission is to support our service members at isolated locations, primarily at contingency operations that are difficult to reach and where few visit," Burke said.
The impact of bringing a touch of home through entertainment is AFE's purpose. A service member recently remarked—"Love, love, love this! You have no idea what this means to service members serving all over the world," referring to his experience during a show featuring music rapper Lecrae.
AFE tours go to every corner of the globe with unique shows catered to entertaining each region's deployed American troops, knowing each installation has its own unique personality and preferences.
Musical performances and concerts feature a capella, rock, pop, country, disco, instrument competitions and more. Standup comedians such as Daniel Dugar, Adam Devine and George Wallace, AFE regulars, bring levity to AFE stages. And elite athletes in soccer, volleyball, soccer, basketball, hockey, football, and cheerleaders bring their skills to share in family-friendly clinics.
The National Football League sends greats of the game for lively discussions and clinics, including AFE's upcoming Super Sunday tour featuring Bernard Berrian, Bobby Carpenter, Brandon Carr, Dexter McCluster, Darren McFadden and Bryant McKinnie in February 2023.
"We are always looking for fresh, new talent as well as notable, experienced entertainers who want to share their gifts with our service members," added Burke.
Burke said entertainers have as much fun putting on shows as the audience members. "Giving back to the armed forces and hopefully making their day a little brighter and bringing a little piece of home is what inspires us," said Devine. His sentiment is echoed time and time again by AFE performers.
As Armed Forces Entertainment enters 2023, it salutes all of their partners in talent, logistics, field support, and promotions who make it possible to bring high-quality, memorable R&R experiences to U.S. service members.
About Armed Forces Entertainment: Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is the official agency of the Department of Defense providing quality entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, primarily at contingency operations and in remote and isolated locations. Now in its seventy-second year, AFE brings a touch of home through music, sports and comedy entertainment to nearly 400,000 troops annually, providing our dedicated military members much-needed downtime.
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1 dead, 8 hurt in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — False fears of a shooting at a rap concert in Rochester, New York, sent a crowd surging toward the exits, killing one person and injuring eight others, police said.
Police found “no evidence to support a shooting having occurred” inside the concert late Sunday featuring rappers GloRilla and Finesse2tymes at the Main Street Armory, Rochester police Lt. Nicholas Adams said in a statement. A 33-year-old woman died and two people were in critical condition, the department said.
Police officials were expected to brief the media on the stampede Monday morning.
Six additional people were dropped off by private vehicle at hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper reported.
Officers responded around 11 p.m. to initial reports of gunshots fired inside, Adams said, but later determined injuries weren’t consistent with gunshot wounds.
“The injuries appear to be as a result of a large crowd pushing towards the exits following accounts of individuals hearing what they believed to be gunshots,” Adams said.
GloRilla, a Memphis native whose 2022 song “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” with Hitkidd was nominated for a Grammy for best rap performance, tweeted that she was “praying everybody is ok.”
Fatal crowd surges have been a recurring disaster at concerts and other large events in the U.S. and around the world, including a 2021 concert by rapper Travis Scott in which 10 people died.
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A Goodwater teen was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in Sylacauga.
According to Talladega County Coroner Shaddix Murphy, the victim was identified as Dallas Johnson, 16. Murphy said it appeared that Johnson sustained a fatal gunshot wound while standing in the roadway on Willowood Street in Sylacauga just after 3:30 p.m.
He added that Johnson’s body was being sent to the Alabama Department of Forensics lab in Montgomery for an autopsy.
Sylacauga police Chief Kelley Johnson said the shooting was at the corner of Willowood and Sherwood, near the old Mt. Zion Church. Officers with Sylacauga Police Department, Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, Talladega County Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and the Alabama Department of Public Safety were all on the scene Tuesday evening looking for witnesses, he added.
Sylacauga City Schools canceled all after-school activities, including sports and dual enrollment activities, citing safety concerns.
The victim was enrolled in the Coosa County School System at the time he died, but had gone to middle school in the Sylacauga system.
The teenager's death is the third homicide in Sylacauga in 2023. All three cases remain open as of Tuesday night. The police chief said the early indications were that all three cases were at least in some way related, as friends and family members of one victim attempted to retaliate.
The killings were a major topic of discussion during a Sylacauga City Council meeting Tuesday night. When Councilwoman Tiffany Nix asked the chief what his department needed, he said “We’ve got every available law enforcement agency down there, including all shifts for our officers. What we need are witnesses to come forward. We have carloads and porch loads of people who are witnesses to these crimes, and no one will say they saw anything. I understand that people are scared. But if the killings are going to stop, we need to know what these witnesses saw.”
In the case of a homicide in February, the chief said, “There were literally a porch load of people who saw what happened. But the just told us they were all busy looking at their phones and didn’t see anything. I guarantee that’s not true, when bullets start to fly, phones get dropped. But we still get very little information … And we can’t prosecute on just hearsay.”
Chronic staffing shortages in the police department have only added to the problem, he added. For patrol purposes, the city is divided into three sectors, but at the moment, there is only one officer per sector available, plus one supervisor.
The council discussed various possibilities, including adding some additional money to the rewards currently offered by Crime Stoppers.
But according to several people in the audience Tuesday night, the real solution involves more long-term action by the city.
The first resident to address the council said “The kids all say there is nothing to do and nowhere to go. There are no jobs for them to get. The core of the problem is poverty, and a lack of jobs and activities.”
Council President Ashton Fowler pointed out that the city is developing a master recreation plan, and was turning the Verlie Collins Recreation Center over to the Housing Authority for renovation.
Mark Ledbetter, a chaplain with the Sylacauga Police and Talladega County Sheriff’s Office, cited a communitywide effort to rebuild the city after a devastating tornado in 1932.
“We pulled together,” he said. “We came together as brothers and sisters, as neighbors to address problems on several levels, with concern for all.”
Another concerned citizen cited lack of transportation, and even the city’s lone School Resource Officer said local kids needed more activities.
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BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Enviva Inc. (EVA) on Wednesday reported a loss of $116.9 million in its first quarter.
The Bethesda, Maryland-based company said it had a loss of $1.75 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.72 per share.
The master limited partnership posted revenue of $269.1 million in the period.
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YES, RATS DO come up toilets. Yes, it’s a startling and scary image: those beady eyes, pointy front incisors, long scaly tails, their rhythmic sniffing. Sniffing for what?
Your doom, that’s what. You live in Seattle, a city that always ranks among the rattiest in the country.
Rats have always scared humans. At its worst, it’s called musophobia.
In George Orwell’s dystopian “1984,” about a bleak, totalitarian society, the protagonist is broken when a cage filled with hungry rats is placed around his head.
And in a just plain creepy scenario, you have a man whose home is in Magnolia and who makes this report to Public Health — Seattle & King County: “Well, we came back from a trip, and there was a dead rat in our basement toilet.”
The man concludes, “Reconsidering my wife’s desire to get a cat. Questioning a lot of things in life now …”
A rat in a toilet does raise existential thoughts.
The above report is from a July 2020 public records request to the agency. That year and in 2021, it got a dozen-and-a-half such spooky reports.
Here’s another one, from October 2021 in the 98115 Zip code, which includes Bryant and Maple Leaf. Rats are equal opportunists. Every neighborhood is good pickings.
“ … [W]e had a rat come up through the bathroom toilet in the living room that we discovered after hearing a noise coming from the toilet. We chased that rat out of the house and then again that same evening heard the same noise from the bathroom, and yet another rat had popped up in the toilet bowl, which we also chased out.”
SEATTLE ALWAYS MAKES the Top 50 Rattiest Cities List from Orkin, a national pest control company. The list is based on new rodent treatments done by the firm. Seattle bounces between No. 9 and No 11 (in 2022).
Not surprisingly, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles are at the top.
Rats have gotten to be such a problem in the Big Apple that in December, the city advertised for a Rat Czar (official title: “director of rodent mitigation”), which paid $120,000 to $170,000. The ideal candidate was expected to possess “stamina and stagecraft” to defeat a “cunning, voracious and prolific” army.
From 2005 until late 2022, Seattle got more than 6,300 rat complaints, according to another public records request. It likely would have gotten more if residents had known where to complain. When 1,900 people responded to an online rat survey the agency prepared in 2022, a common response was, “I was not aware” it provided rodent services.
It does, with plenty of online tips at kingcounty.gov/rats, including, upon availability, “rodent prevention kits or … rodent prevention technical assistance.”
The agency’s small staff of three includes two inspectors who spend half their time dealing with rat complaints and the other half baiting sewers with small wax blocks that are dangled on a wire. The blocks, says the manufacturer of Talon Weatherblok XT, are “palatable to rodents” because of their “high-density grain content.”
They also contain brodifacoum, a lethal anticoagulant poison that results in internal bleeding. In this case, the dead rats end up washed away in the sewer.
Various rodenticides have been a source of controversy, with the National Pesticide Information Center, a cooperative between Oregon State University and the EPA, stating that secondary poisoning can result in birds such as hawks and owls that eat poisoned prey. The same holds true for cats and dogs, with the ASPCA recommending immediate veterinary treatment for pets showing such signs as “weakness, tremors and seizures.”
Seattle’s rat-baiting program was featured in a June 2022 research paper led by Xiaocong (Maggie) Guo in earning her master’s degree in occupational and environmental health at the University of British Columbia. She tracked more than 1,700 manholes here that had been geotagged for their location.
Conclusions: Older sewers have more rats, maybe because of disrepair or decay. Rats prefer pipes in higher elevations because they don’t flood as much during storms, flushing out food and rat nests. Rats like sewer pipes that aren’t buried very deep, likely because tree roots can penetrate them easier. Rats like sewer pipes that carry human waste — as disgusting as it sounds, they like eating it. Finally, also disgusting, rats like narrower sewer pipes because they’re more likely to get blocked up with human waste.
THOSE 6,300 COMPLAINTS in Seattle sometimes pit neighbors against each other.
June 2022, Shoreline: “ … [S]he is reporting her neighbor next door, who is having overgrown vegetation — blackberries and the grass is also a foot high on her backyard, attracting the rodents into the neighborhood. Complainant has been offering any kind of help to her neighbor to help to keep her yard clean, but she is refusing it.”
September 2022, Ballard: “We have a severe outdoor rat infestation … Their food is the half-dozen bird feeders that our neighbors have sited along our shared fence. They do not clean up around the feeders and put out peanuts and ears of dried corn for the squirrels. When asked to change their feeder practices, they declined … We have an astonishing amount of rat poop in our courtyard. The rats tunnel into our retaining wall and garden beds and leave large piles of dirt … We’ve spent over $1,000 trying to exterminate the rats, and the problem has only gotten worse. We’re worried the rats will eventually find their way into our home.”
The agency says that once a complaint is received, it sends out a letter to the property owner and in most cases conducts a visit. If rodents are found, a violation notice is issued. Owners can be issued three violation notices of at least two weeks each to do a clean-up. The agency prefers compliance through education.
After that a civil penalty is issued based on time spent by the inspectors — “at least $2,000,” says the agency.
In 2021, according to another public records request, six rodent code violation liens were issued, and in 2022 none through September.
THE RATS, AND MICE, that most commonly cause problems in our cities are not even natives.
There is the misnamed Norway rat — also called the brown, sewer or wharf rat — actually a native from northern China or Mongolia.
There is the black rat or roof rat, with a tail nearly always longer than its body. It’s native to India and possibly other regions of South Asia.
Then there is the house mouse, native to Central Asia.
The Romans called mice mus minimus (little mouse) and rats mus maximus (big mouse).
Wherever humans have gone, says Bobby Corrigan, a nationally known rat expert out of Westchester County, New York, these rodents have followed. Why not? We offer plenty of food pickings.
Starting in Asia, “Both rats and the mice likely hitched rides on wagons heading westward to Europe,” he says. From there, they hopped on boats going across the Atlantic to the East Coast, or on boats going from China to the West Coast.
Then settling in was easy. They just climbed down the ship mooring ropes.
That’s why, eventually, rotating discs were placed on the ropes. When a rat tried to climb over it, the disc began to spin, and supposedly the animal dropped in the water. But, as with other efforts to control the rodents, it was too late.
From tagging along on ships, “It became planes, trains and automobiles,” says Corrigan.
Give credit where credit is due.
“We’re the most successful mammal on the planet Earth. The house mouse is the second-most successful. Then rats probably come in third,” he says.
Corrigan has taken his Rodent Academy workshop for pest controllers to numerous cities, including Seattle. Corrigan certainly has the background, having published more than 160 technical publications in urban pest management.
Get used to these rodents, he says. They will always be with us.
For an April 2019 National Geographic story, Corrigan helped with a hypothetical example of how fast an urban rodent colony can grow.
With rats, “It takes them about three months before they themselves become sexually mature and start having their own family,” says Corrigan.
Starting out with a litter of nine pups, you’d end up with 11,907 rats by year’s end.
Of course, he says, “You’re never going to achieve that. Everything has natural checks and balances.”
SEATTLE’S BATTLE WITH rats goes back a long way.
We’re a seaport city, and we have a temperate climate. Nice for rodents.
By the time the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 was over — it began on the afternoon of June 6, when glue boiled over in a woodworking shop — the entire central business district was destroyed. A University of Washington paper on the fire said an estimated 1 million rats were killed.
There is no citation for that estimate, but the figure shows the extent to which the rodents had settled in.
After the fire, it didn’t take long for them to return. Six years later, a Feb. 14, 1905, Seattle Daily Times story carried this headline: “Rats! City Hall vaults invaded and valuable papers eaten up. Rodents swarm through municipal offices day and night.”
The rats were described as “as large as kittens.”
A considerably more serious rat event took place in 1907, when three Seattle residents died after contracting the bubonic plague, which typically happened after being bitten by a rodent flea carrying the plague bacterium.
The bubonic plague is still around, mostly in “rural and semirural areas of the western United States,” says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The disease can be treated with antibiotics, the earlier the better. The agency carries a long list of diseases spread by rodents, ranging from hantavirus to rat-bite fever.
The bubonic plague arrived in Seattle from thousands of rats living on ships that had traveled from Asia to San Francisco to here, according to HistoryLink.
An Oct. 22, 1907, Seattle Daily Times story told of Seattle offering a 10-cent bounty (about $3.20 in today’s dollars) for each rat brought in that was confirmed to be carrying the bacterium. When not enough rats were eliminated, a Nov. 8 story that year said the bounty was increased to $5 ($158 in today’s dollars).
The bounty was fine, warned an Oct. 23 Seattle Daily Times story that year, but, “Death to all rats is not enough.” It told how sewage from North End areas such as Fremont and the University District was dumped directly into Lake Union. It told of garbage-strewn alleys and backyards with just 35 wagons in the city for hauling by a “garbage trust” that “work when they please.”
By November of that year, Seattle had passed two ordinances to improve sanitary conditions, and one of the nation’s first ratproofing ordinances.
Another rat control effort by Seattle was a 1970 Model City project. A July 4 Seattle Times story from that year reported 274 tons of trash collected from the Yesler to Madrona neighborhoods, mostly by volunteers. Another story reported on middle-school kids drawing rat posters, with the grand-prize winner showing a rodent scurrying toward a hole at the bottom of a door: “Ready or not, here I come.” Nice try. The rats stayed.
THESE DAYS, THERE is enough rat business (as well as for insects, spiders, birds and other animal pests) for the state’s Department of Agriculture to have issued 508 general pest control licenses. You need to pass an exam.
Says Chris Somers, service manager for Rambo Total Pest Control out of Puyallup, “From what we’ve seen, the rodent problem has gotten worse. We actually saw a brief reduction during COVID, during the time that restaurants shut down. But since everything opened up, the rat activity has shot right back.”
(The business, by the way, is not named after the Sylvester Stallone movies. The owners are Luke and Tera Rambo.)
Somers asked clients whether they were willing to be photographed and interviewed for this story. No takers. “A lot of the time when it comes to pest activity, people can be a bit embarrassed and question what they have done to create the problem,” he says.
Marieka Klawitter and Fiona Lee, who live in a home in Phinney Ridge, were willing to be photographed. Not long ago, they greeted Nick Putman, a technician for Parker Eco Pest Control.
Their home has a basement redone as a full living area.
While there, “We heard the pitter-patter across the ceiling. I said, ‘I think that’s a rat,’ ” says Klawitter. Lee says that as she looked out the living room window, she could see a rat running across the fence separating them from a neighbor.
At one point, before calling the pest control company, the women stacked empty boxes at the bottom of the stairs, thinking that’d be too much trouble for the rat(s) to scramble over to get upstairs.
Putman placed snap traps inside the house and twice came out to plug holes outside with mesh screen and foam.
He also shared some of his rat encounters. There was the time he was sealing up a crawl space while a guy he was training was holding a flashlight. “The rats were running over, and he was having a tough time keeping the light straight. It didn’t bother me,” he says.
At the Phinney Ridge home, the women say no rat has since been heard inside their home.
The way Putman sees his job is that rats make a lot of us spooked.
“Honestly, it’s what keeps me busy. I’m not afraid of rats. It’s a game of comfort,” he says.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
5-5-8
(five, five, eight)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
5-5-8
(five, five, eight) | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17633526.php | 2022-12-06 01:31:05 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-3-game-17633526.php |
BALTIMORE — A 63-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after attempting to stop her car from getting carjacked Tuesday morning.
Around 8:45 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Belair Road for an unarmed robbery.
When they arrived, they found the victim who said she was on the gas station lot when a suspect jumped into her running vehicle.
Police say the victim began to fight with the suspect that took off in the vehicle while dragging the victim.
She was taken to the hospital and sustained minor injuries.
The vehicle is listed as a blue 2019 Kia Rio.
Police say the suspect was described as a 5'6 Black man, wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and gray New Balance shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Central District Shooting detectives at 410-396-2433.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can utilize the Metro Crime Stopper tip-line at 1-866-7LOCK-UP. You can also anonymously text a tip by visiting the MCS of Maryland website. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/63-year-old-woman-dragged-and-injured-after-gas-station-carjacking-in-east-baltimore | 2022-07-12 19:52:14 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/63-year-old-woman-dragged-and-injured-after-gas-station-carjacking-in-east-baltimore |
Beloved retailer welcomes 'Hugo' home after engaging with fans and giving back across the country
SCOTTSBORO, Ala., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the span of four months, Unclaimed Baggage, a popular tourist destination and the country's only merchant of lost baggage, embarked on a 50-state road tour in celebration of its 50th anniversary, surprising and delighting fans with games, giveaways and unique experiences.
"From our store in Scottsboro, Alabama to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, from the St. Louis Arch to Boston's Fenway Park, Unclaimed Baggage literally put itself on the map this summer," said Bryan Owens, owner of Unclaimed Baggage and son of the organization's founder, Hugo Doyle Owens. "The '50 Years, 50 States' road tour was an expression of gratitude for the fans, team members and community who have supported this family-run business over the course of its 52-year history, and it was a remarkable experience."
Led by "Hugo," the restored 1965 Chevrolet truck named after Unclaimed Baggage's founder, the summer tour commenced in May 2022 and brought one-of-a-kind experiences to fans across all 50 states. The eye-catching vintage vehicle was a popular sighting on social media, having posed with some of the country's most iconic and unusual roadside attractions.
- Hugo and his handlers drove 19,000 miles, visited all 48 contiguous states and met fans in 52 cities.
- The iconic Unclaimed Baggage suitcase made its way to Alaska and Hawaii, to complete the lofty goal of visiting all 50 states.
- The travel team hosted 50 consumer events, including Love Luggage events, charitable drop-offs and media stops.
- Hugo engaged with more than 27,000 fans of Unclaimed Baggage and countless others over the course of the tour.
"In every state we visited over the course of the tour, engaging with fans was a rewarding experience, but what we'll never forget is the opportunities we found to give back and make a difference in the lives of others," noted Bryan.
As Unclaimed Baggage made its way across America, the retailer identified organizations along the route whose missions align with that of their own and made either a monetary gift or donated practical items that meet direct needs, such as clothing, shoes, eyewear, bedding and toiletries.
"Giving, serving and supporting sustainability is part of our company's DNA," said Sharon Owens, co-owner, Chief Brand Officer and director of the retailer's charitable foundation, Reclaimed for Good. "We're passionate about seeking opportunities to redeem lost items that could transform the lives of people in need, such as wheelchairs, prescription glasses and medical supplies. On the tour this summer, we created unique ways to do it, like auctioning off a suitcase filled with luxury items that were all found in lost luggage, and then donating the proceeds."
"Love Luggage" is an ongoing program of Reclaimed for Good that gives personalized luggage to foster children. This gift was given many times over the course of the tour, replacing the garbage bags many children typically use to transport their belongings.
The memorable "50 Years, 50 States" road tour concluded with a celebratory welcome home rally and two-day retail event that included giveaways, promotions and fun guest experiences.
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind retail store that draws one million shoppers annually from all 50 states and around the world. As the country's only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents, Unclaimed Baggage offers a treasure trove of goods that airlines have been unable to reunite with their former owners. The store has made national news for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at an incredible value. As part of its commitment to service and generosity, the company created the Reclaimed for Good foundation which has given millions of dollars' worth of product and profit to meet needs around the globe. Learn about Unclaimed Baggage at unclaimedbaggage.com.
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Republican voters attending the National Rifle Association's annual convention over the weekend who spoke with Fox News Digital about the 2024 race for president were unanimous when it came to which candidate they wanted to see win the GOP nomination: former President Donald Trump.
Each also ripped the 34 felony charges brought against Trump by New York district attorney Alvin Bragg earlier this month, dismissing them as a "drummed-up hoax," and "bogus."
"Probably Trump," one voter named Tim said when asked which current or likely Republican candidate would have his vote. He added that Trump was the candidate most likely able to beat President Biden should he be the Democratic nominee.
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Another voter named Mary said she was for "Trump 100%," but would have to hear what the other candidates had to say. She was echoed by voters Donna and Robert.
Fox then asked each of the voters for their thoughts on the falsification of business records charges Trump is facing in New York, but they were undeterred in their support for the former president.
"I believe that that is a smokescreen to draw everybody's attention away from what Biden has done and continues to do. And I think it's a drummed-up hoax against president Trump. They've been after him for years. They was after him for his whole presidency, and they're still after him. They don't want him to run again because they know he'll win," Robert said.
TRUMP MOCKS DESANTIS, PENCE DURING STUMP SPEECH AT NRA CONVENTION
"It's all bogus, and everybody knows it," Mary said. She said that those pursuing the charges should be "ashamed of themselves."
"Maybe that ought to look into other current presidents," she added.
Tim told Fox he thought the charges were a "witch hunt," and that he thought Trump was "dealing with it pretty good."
Donna said she thought the charges were "Democrat-based," and suggested Democrats were afraid of Trump. She also claimed the charges gave Trump a bump in the polls against his Republican rivals.
TRUMP, HALEY, DESANTIS? HERE'S EVERYONE RUNNING, RUMORED, OR SITTING OUT THE GOP 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
"People know what's happening," she added.
Trump is considered the front-runner in the Republican primary race, and is currently facing a challenge from former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, and businessman Perry Johnson.
Other Republicans mulling a run include former Vice President Mike Pence, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, among others. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/watch-gop-voters-weigh-in-on-2024-choice-for-president-shred-bogus-trump-charges/article_976595ce-a31e-5abf-8cca-362e135e16f1.html | 2023-04-18 00:01:47 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/watch-gop-voters-weigh-in-on-2024-choice-for-president-shred-bogus-trump-charges/article_976595ce-a31e-5abf-8cca-362e135e16f1.html |
DALLAS, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of State's Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program held its annual Forum in Washington, D.C. this week. Nina Vaca, Chairman & CEO of Pinnacle Group and Dallas's inaugural Entrepreneur in Residence, delivered the keynote address, with the purpose of inspiring the next generation of global entrepreneurs.
YLAI's purpose is to empower emerging entrepreneurs from the Western Hemisphere to help improve their economic potential along with their communities and countries. Started by the White House in 2015, the YLAI Fellowship Program has granted over 1,000 Fellowships and counting. YLAI Fellows have shared U.S. business models, increased trade, encouraged job creation, and built networks of young entrepreneurs and business and social leaders of over 50,000 members in 37 countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States.
"YLAI is a demonstration of [the State Department's] commitment to expand partnerships and deepen engagement with leaders in the Americas to support inclusive prosperity," remarked Stacy White, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Vaca helped launch the first class of YLAI Fellows in 2016 as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship through the White House. This year, she returned to again deliver the keynote address at the YLAI Closing Forum, but this time in her role as Dallas's inaugural Entrepreneur in Residence.
"We are honored to have Nina Vaca back with us to speak with our YLAI Fellows. She is a living example of how entrepreneurship can improve families, communities, and even entire lives. When young people hear her story, they can see what is possible through the incredible power of entrepreneurship and a global perspective," said Diego Sandoval, YLAI Program Officer.
"There is nothing more important to creating prosperity globally than encouraging entrepreneurship, especially in the younger generation," said Vaca. "YLAI's work is incredibly important, and the impact the Fellows have had in their communities and home countries is truly remarkable. I am proud to support and encourage them as they take the next steps as world changers."
Following the YLAI Closing Forum, the Fellows will take everything they learned throughout the duration of the program, including their Entrepreneurial Leadership Action Plan (E-LAP) and the practical leadership training they received back to their home countries. These learnings combined with their newly expanded networks that span the Western Hemisphere will empower them to make their visions into reality.
About Pinnacle Group
Pinnacle Group is the largest Latina-owned and led global workforce solutions provider. Founded by Nina Vaca in 1996, Pinnacle Group's core services include talent acquisition and management, managed services (MSP), and employer/agent of record services. With an unwavering commitment to client service and a specialty in analytics and emerging technologies, Pinnacle Group provides transformational outcomes to primarily Fortune 500 clients and other large buyers of contingent workforce solutions. Pinnacle Group was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the US 13 times and was named the fastest-growing women-owned/led company in the country by the Women Presidents' Organization twice. For more information, visit http://www.pinnacle1.com.
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At a moment when the global COVID-19 pandemic is finally loosening its grip on the public consciousness as an object of existential dread, a new fear has swept in to supplant it: nuclear annihilation.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has stoked U.S. nuclear fears like no other event since the close of the Cold War, according to foreign policy scholars and public opinion curators. In poll after poll this year, a majority of Americans have said they believe Russian President Vladimir Putin may unleash nuclear weapons on Ukraine, as Putin himself has threatened.
“The level of anxiety is something that I haven’t seen since the Cuban missile crisis,” said Peter Kuznick, a history professor and director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, referring to the tense 1962 standoff between the United States and Soviet Union. “And that was short-lived. This has gone on for months now.”
Nuclear unease surged with the Feb. 24 invasion, then spiked further when Putin put his nuclear forces on high alert days later. Tensions eased over the summer, as the Ukraine invasion faded from the headlines and Americans grew to accept the lingering war as a new normal. Fears rose again this month amid suggestions that Putin might resort to using nuclear weapons to stem mounting losses.
Several polls in February and March found Americans increasingly concerned about imminent nuclear peril. In a new Reuters-Ipsos poll, released Monday, 58 percent of respondents said they fear the United States is headed toward nuclear war.
“I don’t recall any time in the last 20 years where we’ve seen this sort of level of concern about the potential for nuclear apocalypse,” said Chris Jackson, senior vice president of Ipsos.
The Ukraine invasion, with its attendant saber-rattling, marks a rare flare-up of nuclear angst in the post-Cold War era. Americans briefly feared nuclear conflict with North Korea in 2017, amid escalating rhetoric between then-President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In the early 2000s, nuclear fears fueled a broader national panic over potential terror attacks after 9/11.
Some scholars say the threat of nuclear conflict looms larger now than at any time since the close of World War II. The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic measure of humans’ proximity to extinction, stands at 100 seconds to midnight, the nearest the world has ever strayed to its hour of doom since the clock was first set in 1947. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists consider climate change and other perils in their calculus, but nuclear fears predominate.
“We really are hanging on the hope that Putin is rational, and not suicidal, and not delusionary,” Kuznick said. “[President] Biden said this week Putin is a rational actor being given bad information. We hope he’s right. The problem is, we’re dealing with the future of life on our planet.”
And what are the actual odds of nuclear war?
“It’s very difficult to quantify the risk,” said Derek Johnson, managing partner of the anti-nuclear organization Global Zero, in an email interview. “Is it 1 percent? Two percent? Ten percent? I don’t know, and I don’t know any credible expert who claims to know either,” he said.
“But I can say it’s a lot higher than we should be comfortable with, and likely higher now than it has been since the Cuban Missile Crisis, if only for the fact that the war in Ukraine is a cascade of opportunities for mistakes and miscalculations.”
For all the current societal unease, foreign policy experts do not necessarily see a return to the bone-deep nuclear terror of the 1980s, when the Iron Curtain stood and many Americans feared that humanity’s extinction lay only a button’s push away. Nuclear fears emerged as a defining theme of that decade, typified by a 1982 anti-nukes march in New York City that drew 1 million people, and the nightmare-inducing 1983 television film The Day After, which depicted nuclear war and its grim fallout.
“In the ‘80s, people lived it every day, and in the ‘60s even more, probably,” said Dina Smeltz, a senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Relations.
The latter decade saw the Cuban missile crisis — the 60th anniversary of which arrives Sunday — unfold when Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev deployed nuclear missiles in Cuba. The ensuing confrontation with the Kennedy administration brought the nations to the brink of nuclear war.
For Americans in 2022, by contrast, nuclear war is “kind of an abstract fear, compared to the very practical worry of staring at the gasoline pump and trying to figure out how to afford five-dollars-a-gallon gas,” said Jackson of Ipsos.
Last spring, the annual Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association and the Harris Poll found that 69 percent of respondents believed they were watching the beginning of World War III. Yet, as worrisome as that sounds, the same respondents said they were even more perturbed by supply chain issues and the price of groceries and gas.
“I think things like money and inflation, things that really feel personal and hit home and have an immediate impact on their lives in an immediate way, I think that’s why they reach the top of the list,” said Vaile Wright, senior director of the Office of Health Care Innovation at the psychological association.
On a philosophical level, nuclear obliteration and consumer prices are “different kinds of threats,” Smeltz said. “One is existential, one is pocketbook.”
For most of the past three decades, the threat of nuclear war has sat quietly on the backburner of American consciousness, a concern so remote that the psychological group didn’t think to ask about it in the annual poll. Following the Ukraine invasion, the association ran a second poll.
In regular surveys dating to 2017, Ipsos has asked Americans to rank their top worries. In that span, nuclear concerns have ebbed and flowed, but no more than 21 percent of respondents have ever listed nuclear conflict among their three top fears.
When Johnson started work at Global Zero in 2010, he recalled, “the fundamental challenge was convincing people this was still a problem. To the extent that anyone was thinking about nuclear weapons at all, most folks in the West assumed that when the Berlin Wall came tumbling down, the worst was over and these weapons were on their way out.”
Absent nuclear concerns, Americans worried about other things. Not surprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic preoccupied the nation through most of 2020 and 2021, consistently cited in Ipsos polls as an overarching issue.
Before the pandemic, “it was a bunch of things,” Jackson said. “Sometimes it was immigration, sometimes it was health care, sometimes it was climate change. Because, frankly, there wasn’t anything people were too worried about.”
Amir Afkhami, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the George Washington University, said his Beltway patients seem more concerned about midterm elections and the economy than “Putin dropping a bomb.”
Nonetheless, he fears the specter of nuclear conflict could seed mental health issues, especially coming on the heels of COVID-19, and particularly for the young.
“For adults of a certain age, we have some exposure to this, we can contextualize it on the basis of our experience,” he said. “We have a new generation that has never experienced that potential for Armageddon.” | https://www.wric.com/hill-politics/americans-nuclear-fears-surge-to-highest-levels-since-cold-war/ | 2022-10-14 11:18:58 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/hill-politics/americans-nuclear-fears-surge-to-highest-levels-since-cold-war/ |
Xero Shoes has named John Wadley to the position of vice president for product development; Xero is a Broomfield-based manufacturer of “natural movement” footwear.
“Xero Shoes is growing at an impressive rate, and I’m excited to inject fresh, innovative ideas and solutions to capture new and retain existing customers who love natural movement,” said Wadley in a statement. “The brand has so much potential, and I’m looking forward to using my expertise in product development and innovation to elevate its classic and new footwear styles.”
Wadley had worked for 10 years at VF Corp., most recently director of product innovation and sustainability for its Altra brand. His expertise includes performance running, trail running and hiking-shoe construction. His other roles there included senior footwear developer and director of product development.
“We’re excited to welcome John to Xero Shoes, where he will be a great addition to the product creation team,” said Dennis Driscoll, Xero’s chief product officer, in a news release. “He brings a ‘can do’ spirit and has experience successfully navigating the type of rapid growth Xero Shoes has been experiencing.”
Xero Shoes, the trade name for Feel the World Inc., was founded in 2009 by husband and wife Steve Sashen and Lena Phoenix. The company has been on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies twice, as well as Colorado Companies to Watch, Top 100 Colorado Women-Owned Companies twice, and the BizWest Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Boulder Valley Companies five times.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar on Wednesday unveiled a 6,000-cabin fan village in an isolated lot near its airports, an offering for housing toward the lower end of what’s available for the upcoming World Cup just days away from starting.
As journalists toured the cabins, desert winds kicked up sand at the 3.1 square-kilometer (1.1 square-mile) site, which housed a metro station, a bus stop, and a planned temporary restaurant and convenience store. The area could in theory hold as many as 12,000 people if booked at capacity, officials said.
Artificial green grass coveredare the walkways outside, with common areas filled with large bean-bag style chairs under a gray sky Wednesday. Competing nations’ flags flapped in the strong desert wind, a large screen also present at the site for fans to watch matches. Workers milled about the site, checking on its final touches.
The brightly colored cabins, each with thin walls, are designed to hold one or two people with twin beds, a nightstand, a small table and chair, air conditioning, a toilet and a shower inside.
Each will go for around $200 a night — $270 with board — as the tournament goes on. Some 60% of the cabins are already booked for the tournament, said Omar al-Jaber, the head of accommodation at Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for the tournament.
There will be other rooms offered at $80 a night farther out than this site near Doha International Airport and Hamad International Airport, both of which will be seeing flights at all hours during the tournament. Planes rumbled overhead during the visit Wednesday.
Those staying at the Fan Village can expect a 40-minute commute to stadium sites.
“Most of the fan(s) they prefer if it’s not a hotel, they prefer the apartment and villa,” al-Jaber said, noting those options are managed by French hospitality company Accor. However, those wanting budget accommodation will come to this site and the other for cheaper options, he said.
In the lead-up to the tournament, concerns about hotel room space and high prices for the rooms available have trailed Qatar, which lacks hotel capacity for all teams, workers, volunteers and fans at the World Cup. So Doha has created camping and cabin sites, hiring cruise ships, and encouraging fans to stay in neighboring countries and fly in for games.
Qatar has estimated it will have 130,000 rooms per day for the tournament.
Already, nearby Dubai in the United Arab Emirates has planned for an influx of World Cup fans who want to stay there where their money may go further.
“Now, the shuttle flights option, it’s one of the options for the people who stay already in our neighbor countries and … they would like to just to spend a day for to attend the match,” al-Jaber said. “So this is a good option for them in a state of their case.”
He added: “If they would like to come and stay, they are more than welcome, of course, and there is a many, many options for them.”
There are still multiple options available for fans in Qatar available to rent, ranging from hotels, cruise ship rooms, traditional dhow sailing vessels and tents, the fan village, porta cabins and caravans. al-Jaber said.
“We have enough accommodation and people still they can come and enjoy the tournament and of course they can choose what they are looking for from the accommodation,” he said.
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Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report.
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) _ Medicure Inc. (MCUJF) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $381,000, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Winnipeg, Manitoba-based company said it had profit of 4 cents.
The drugmaker posted revenue of $4.5 million in the period.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — More than four years after gunmen killed emerging rap star XXXTentacion during a robbery outside a South Florida motorcycle shop, three suspects are now scheduled to go on trial.
Shooting suspect Michael Boatwright, 28, and his accused accomplices, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24, could all receive life sentences if convicted of first-degree murder. They are also charged with armed robbery. They have pleaded not guilty.
A fourth man, Robert Allen, 26, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last year and is expected to testify against the other three. Jury selection is set to begin Jan. 18 and is expected to last three weeks. The trial is expected to last into March.
In pretrial hearings, the defendants’ attorneys have suggested there were others who had financial and personal motives for killing the singer, including members of his family and other rappers.
“It’s been over four long years in the making. We are excited to take this first step to bringing Dedrick home,” said Mauricio Padilla, Williams’ attorney. The attorneys for Boatwright and Newsome did not respond to emails seeking comment. The COVID-19 pandemic and legal wrangling delayed the start of the trial.
Circuit Judge Michael Usan rejected last week an attempt by Boatwright’s attorney, Joseph Kimok, to have him declared mentally incompetent to stand trial. He also rejected a motion by the defendants’ attorneys to try the three separately.
They argued that evidence presented against just one defendant would be prejudicial to the other two. They also argued that each defense attorney could try to establish his client’s innocence or mitigate his guilt by pointing fingers at the other two suspects — they argued that would unfairly prejudice the jury against the trio. Prosecutor Pascale Achille told Usan that any evidence presented would pertain to all three.
Usan ruled the defense attorneys’ arguments could apply in all trials where there are multiple defendants, but in this case they don’t outweigh the needs of “judicial economy” to not hold three trials if not absolutely required.
XXXTentacion. whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, had just left Riva Motorsports in suburban Fort Lauderdale on June 18, 2018, with a friend when his BMW was blocked by an SUV that swerved in front. Two masked gunmen emerged, confronted XXXTentacion at the driver’s window and one shot him. They then grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag containing $50,000 cash the singer had just withdrawn from the bank, got back into the SUV and sped away.
XXXTentacion, 20, died at the hospital shortly after. He pronounced his name “Ex ex ex ten-ta-see-YAWN” and was a platinum-selling rising star who tackled issues including prejudice and depression in his songs. He also drew criticism over bad behavior and multiple arrests, including charges that he severely beat and abused his girlfriend.
Investigators say surveillance video from the store and other evidence links the three defendants and Allen to the killing.
They say video shows the SUV arriving at the motorcycle shop just as XXXTentacion and his friend entered. Williams and Allen followed them inside, with Williams making a small purchase. They then walked back to the SUV. About 10 minutes later, XXXTentacion and his friend tried to leave, but the SUV blocked them. Prosecutors say Boatwright and Newsome were the gunmen who confronted the rapper, with Boatwright firing the fatal shots.
Investigators say Boatwright’s fingerprints were found on the driver’s door of the rapper’s BMW. Williams was identified by a Riva Motorsports clerk, who said he was a regular customer. Williams told investigators he did not know the other three were planning a robbery.
A search of Williams’ social media showed photos of him with Allen, who was then identified from the surveillance video. Williams’ girlfriend told investigators that he told her that the other gunman was Newsome.
They say cellphone data also links the defendants to the scene.
Photos of Boatwright and Newsome holding up large amounts of $100 bills, timestamped on the night of the killing, were also found on their phones, prosecutors say.
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This story has been updated to correct that jury selection begins Jan. 18, not this Wednesday. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/entertainment-news/ap-suspects-in-rapper-xxxtentacions-death-about-to-face-trial/ | 2023-01-11 16:23:01 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/entertainment-news/ap-suspects-in-rapper-xxxtentacions-death-about-to-face-trial/ |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The company that wants to mine for critical minerals in southeast Nebraska has signed a deal with Stellantis, giving the automaker access to the rare earth elements used to produce high-powered magnets needed for its electric vehicles.
NioCorp announced the tentative agreement with the automaker whose brands include Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati on Thursday. The companies didn’t disclose how much Stellantis will pay because those details are still being negotiated, but this deal with such a high-profile buyer will likely provide a boost to NioCorp’s effort to raise $1.1 billion to establish the mine about 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of Omaha near the town of Elk Creek.
It’s also not clear just how much of the highly sought-after elements Stellantis would be able to buy as part of this agreement because NioCorp is still working to determine whether it will be make economic sense to produce the neodymium-praseodymium oxide, dysprosium oxide, and terbium oxide used to make magnets. The proposed mine’s main product would be niobium that’s used to make steel lighter and stronger.
But most of the rare earth elements available today are produced in China, so President Joe Biden has been pressing for more of them to be mined domestically.
“This could really turbocharge our project financing and help to accelerate moving the project to construction and eventual commercial operation,” NioCorp CEO Mark Smith said.
NioCorp has raised more than $80 million since 2013 to explore the site, but development of the project dates back to the 1970s when a different company first started drilling samples. The proposed mine is expected to create over 400 jobs if it is built.
The Centennial, Colorado, company still has a long ways to go to raise the $1.1 billion it needs to establish the mine. But NioCorp officials are optimistic because they have applied for up to $800 million in financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which is in the process of reviewing the mining company’s applications.
NioCorp also said Stellantis will consider investing in the mine, but that won’t be decided until after the companies finalize the rare earth purchase agreement.
Stellantis’ Maxime Picat said in a statement that this agreement should help the automaker meet its goals to produce more electric vehicles and cut its carbon emissions.
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Brewers first. Mike Brosseau strikes out swinging. Willy Adames called out on strikes. William Contreras homers to center field. Brian Anderson strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 1, Tigers 0.
Tigers third. Eric Haase walks. Akil Baddoo walks. Riley Greene walks. Akil Baddoo to second. Javier Baez singles to right field. Riley Greene out at third. Akil Baddoo to third. Nick Maton homers to right field. Javier Baez scores. Akil Baddoo scores. Kerry Carpenter grounds out to second base, Owen Miller to Luke Voit.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 3, Brewers 1.
Brewers third. Blake Perkins strikes out on a foul tip. Brice Turang strikes out on a foul tip. Mike Brosseau homers to center field. Willy Adames strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 3, Brewers 2.
Tigers fifth. Eric Haase doubles to left field. Akil Baddoo grounds out to shallow right field, Owen Miller to Luke Voit. Eric Haase to third. Riley Greene reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Eric Haase scores. Javier Baez grounds out to shortstop. Riley Greene out at second.
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Dozens of House Democrats are calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to counter online threats of violence directed against several children’s hospitals across the country.
In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, the Democrats asked the DOJ to outline the steps the agency is taking to counter anti-transgender threats of violence and to provide further guidance to health care providers on how to protect their staff and patients from such threats.
They also asked the DOJ to respond to several specific questions about its response to the threats, including whether the agency plans to coordinate its response with trans advocacy organizations.
The letter was led by Democratic Reps. Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) and Dwight Evans (Pa.) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), and signed by 33 other Democrats.
The lawmakers’ letter comes after multiple hospitals have scaled back services and ramped up security in recent months due to threats and harassment.
Earlier this year, a woman was indicted for making a hoax bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital and its employees after false claims of child abuse were spread against the hospital by right-wing extremists on social media.
Boston Children’s is home to the nation’s first pediatric and adolescent transgender health program.
The hospital received its third bomb threat last week.
Medical institutions in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, Pittsburgh and others cities across the country have all reported similar threats, including harassing emails, phone calls and protests that have elevated fears among staff, young transgender patients and their families.
“Online posts by social media accounts spreading disinformation about transgender and nonbinary individuals have spurred real life consequences for health care providers throughout the country and for their patients,” the Democrats wrote.
“When popular accounts share unfounded and hurtful claims about these institutions, millions of followers are instigated to send hostile messages and threaten hospital staff.”
The letter from the lawmakers asked the DOJ to consider the concerns laid out last month by three leading medical associations, which asked the department to investigate threats being made against children’s hospitals and physicians providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth.
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Mario Batali settles 2 lawsuits alleging sexual assault
BOSTON (AP) — Mario Batali has agreed to settle two Massachusetts lawsuits that accused the celebrity chef of sexual assault, attorneys for the women said on Wednesday.
The decision to settle the cases comes more than two months after the former Food Network personality was cleared of a criminal charge stemming from accusations by one of the women, who prosecutors alleged aggressively kissed and groped her while taking a selfie at a downtown Boston bar in 2017.
“The matters have been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties. We cannot comment further due to confidentiality obligations,” attorneys for the two women, Eric Baum and Matthew Fogelman, said in an emailed statement.
An email seeking comment was sent Wednesday to Batali’s attorney.
The women alleged that Batali had sexually assaulted them on separate occasions. The accusations by one of the women led to the only criminal case against the prominent chef and restauranteur at the height of the #MeToo movement.
One woman testified in May about how she felt confused and powerless to do anything to stop Batali at the time.
But Batali was acquitted of indecent assault and battery after a Boston judge agreed with Batali’s lawyers that the accuser had credibility issues and that photos suggested the encounter was amicable.
Batali’s lawyers portrayed the accuser as a liar who was financially motivated because of her civil lawsuit brought against the chef in 2018.
If convicted, Batali faced up to 2 1/2 years in jail and would have been required to register as a sex offender.
The other woman — who sued Batali in 2019 — similarly alleged that Batali had groped and kissed her at a restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood in 2016.
Batali stepped down from day-to-day operations at his restaurant empire and left the since-discontinued ABC cooking show “The Chew” after the sexual misconduct allegations surfaced.
Last year, Batali, his business partner and their New York City restaurant company agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve a four-year investigation by the New York attorney general’s office into allegations that Batali and other staff sexually harassed employees.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Leadoff batter Nick Biddison had a RBI triple and a solo home run, Tanner Schobel hit a two-run shot in the first inning and No. 4 overall seed Virginia Tech cruised past Columbia 7-2 on Sunday to win the Blacksburg Regional and earn a berth in the Super Regionals.
The Hokies (44-12) won all three of their games — beating Wright State 15-9 in the opener before out-scoring Columbia 31-6 in the final two games to capture the title.
Virginia Tech used Schobel's homer in the first and and Biddison's triple in the second to grab a 3-0 lead.
The Lions (32-18) got a run back in the top of the third when Andy Blake drew a two-out walk and scored on a triple by Tyler MacGregor.
The Hokies took control with a four-run fifth. Carson Jones walked with one out and moved to third on Conor Hartigan's two-out single. No. 9 batter Carson DeMartini homered to score three and Biddison followed with a solo shot for a 7-1 lead.
Columbia's final run came in the eighth when Blake led off with a walk and scored on a two-out single by Anton Lazits.
Reliever Graham Firoved (5-0) allowed a run on a hit and two walks in 2 1/3 innings to get the win.
Joe Sheets (2-2) retired just seven batters in a start for Columbia. He yielded three runs on five hits and five walks.
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Barber killed while giving young boy a haircut, police say
PUYALLUP, Wash. (KIRO) - Police are searching for a suspect after a barber was shot and killed as he was giving a haircut to a child on Wednesday night.
When Puyallup police arrived at JQ’s Barbershop, they said they found the shop’s owner dead in one of the barber stations, shot several times as he gave a haircut to a little boy.
“Premininarily, it looks like the owner was the target of this attack,” police Capt. Ryan Portmann said.
The suspect was long gone by the time police arrived.
Meanwhile, they said the 8-year-old who witnessed the killing was understandably shaken but otherwise unhurt.
“That’s going to be on this little boy’s mind for probably the rest of his life, something they he saw that will traumatize this young child,” Allen Simons said.
Simons said he usually passes by JQ’s Barbershop every day. In the process, he said he’s gotten to recognize and know the man who was shot and killed.
“Always friendly guy, always greets the people when they’re walking the streets,” Simons said.
Police said the victim was 43.
As they search for clues in this case, they said they’re hoping for any information from the public.
“We’d ask that they look for video shortly before the incident. This happened about 5:09 that we got the call,” Portmann said.
This was Puyallup’s first slaying in more than a year.
People like Simons said they’re not only saddened by what happened here but absolutely stunned.
“It’s amazing how these things happen,” he said. “You never know what’s going to happen.”
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Family of bride killed in wreck warns about drunken driving
(AP) - The mother of the bride had just unwound with a change of clothes and a glass of wine on her short-term rental’s balcony when the sound of sirens gave the first impression that her daughter’s wedding night had gone awry.
Within minutes, Lisa Miller was riding with her new in-laws to the South Carolina beach road where authorities say a woman driving under the influence at twice the speed limit slammed into the golf cart escorting a happy couple away from their sparkler-filled goodbye at a reception overlooking the Atlantic shoreline.
A day that had begun blissfully with charcuterie and mimosas along the beach ended with hours spent in agony outside a hospital where she had wrongly been told her daughter had been taken. Then, Lisa Miller said she learned that the bride’s father had identified the body back at the crash site.
Samantha Miller, 34, died Friday in Folly Beach, South Carolina, while still wearing her wedding dress. The groom, Aric Hutchinson, is recovering from a brain injury and numerous broken bones after the golf cart was thrown 100 yards (91 meters). Two other occupants also reportedly suffered injuries of varying severity.
The Charlotte, North Carolina, native was remembered as a positive person who sought to take care of everyone in her presence.
It’s a nature her mother said is emblematized by one of her final acts. At the reception, her daughter had the DJ make a surprise announcement for a dance with “the most important person in the bride’s life.” Mom and daughter were soon dancing to “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars.
“Sam doesn’t want this to destroy our lives,” Lisa Miller said. “We know that.”
She and her daughter, Mandi Jenkins, are now urging drivers to reconsider how a split-second decision to take the wheel while drunk may have lasting consequences for a “real family” like theirs. She pointed inebriated ride seekers towards apps like Uber or Lyft.
Jamie Komoroski, 25, has been charged with reckless vehicular homicide and three counts of driving under the influence causing death or great bodily injury. She told the responding officer that she had consumed one beer and a drink with tequila about an hour before the crash, according to an affidavit obtained by The Associated Press.
She grew uncooperative after refusing to complete a sobriety test, according to the affidavit, and the officer had to help her stand. The officer then reported getting a warrant for two vials of blood after she refused to provide a breath sample at the station.
“We hope that whoever sees this — maybe it will help somebody that has made those poor decisions before stop or maybe not ever make that decision by seeing that real people are affected,” she said.
The accident has spotlighted traffic safety in a community that has recently moved to combat speeding. Folly Beach residents successfully pushed the South Carolina Department of Transportation in 2018 to lower the speed limit by five miles per hour to 25 mph.
State Rep. Spencer Wetmore, the city administrator at the time, vowed Tuesday to continue fighting for safer roads after a “horrible tragedy” that she told AP “has completely broken my heart.”
In the tragedy’s immediate wake, Lisa Miller said she wanted to leave and never return to the beach town that was supposed to be the launchpad of her daughter’s next chapter. But she since has been heartened by the surrounding community’s outpouring of support.
People have brought dinner to Lisa Miller and Jenkins for the past few nights. A realtor connected them with an oceanside condo where they plan to stay at no charge for the next month.
Now, Lisa Miller said she wants to move there and be around “good-hearted, genuinely caring people.” The two emphasized that they want to aid Hutchinson, the groom, through his recovery.
“When he gets out of the hospital, it’s not going to be over. He’s going to need a lot of support physically and emotionally,” Jenkins said. “And we will be there for him, too.”
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James Pollard is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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DAEJEON, South Korea, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmAbcine Inc. (KOSDAQ: 208340ks), a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on the development of fully human antibody therapeutics, announced today that the company will participate in the upcoming BIO International Convention 2023.
Details of the events are as follows:
Event: Event: BIO International Convention
Date: June 5-8, 2023
Registration: https://www.bio.org/events/bio-international-convention/registration-information
PharmAbcine will participate in BIO International Convention to introduce the Company's core technology and pipeline assets to discuss potential out-licensing and co-development opportunities with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
The Company's pipeline assets include olinvacimab, PMC-403, PMC-309, and PMC-005.
Olinvacimab, an anti-VEGFR2 antibody, is currently undergoing phase II clinical trial for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) patients. The study combines olinvacimab with Keytruda® (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 antibody developed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp (MSD). The decision to move forward with the phase II trial was based on the promising results from the phase Ib combination study, which demonstrated a 50% Overall Response Rate (ORR), 67% Disease Control Rate (DCR), and no serious adverse events. The ongoing phase II study is actively recruiting patients at multiple clinical sites in Australia.
PMC-403, a first-in-class anti-TIE2 agonistic antibody, has promising therapeutic potential in ophthalmology, oncology, and rare disease areas. PMC-403 has a novel mechanism of action in which activation of TIE2 receptors normalizes leaky pathological blood vessels. In preclinical studies, PMC-403 demonstrated similar efficacy in reducing retinal leakage compared to Eylea® (aflibercept), the leading drug in the ophthalmology market. This unique mechanism opens possibilities for treating patients who have limited or no response to existing therapies. PharmAbcine has submitted an IND in Korea for a phase I study in wAMD patients. The IND approval is expected within the second quarter of 2023.
PMC-309, a first-in-class anti-VISTA antagonistic antibody, is an immuno-oncology asset. VISTA is an immune checkpoint expressed primarily on myeloid cells, involved in suppressing T-cell activation. Blocking VISTA by PMC-309 can activate the suppressed T-cells, thus changing the immuno-suppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) into an immuno-supportive TME. In preclinical studies, PMC-309 in combination with anti-PD1 antibody showed synergistic anti-tumor effects in mouse tumor models. PMC-309 can be developed to treat cancer patients who develop resistance to currently available IO drugs, including anti-PD1/PD-L1 and anti-CTLA4. IND submission for Phase 1 study in Australia will be submitted within the second quarter of 2023.
PMC-005 is a fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively recognizes EGFRvIII, a tumor-specific antigen. EGFRvIII is expressed in various solid tumors including glioblastoma, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, liver cancer and ovarian cancer. PMC-005 can be applicable with various modalities including ADC, CAR-T/NK, RadioImmunoTherapy, molecular imaging for EGFRvIII tumor detection as a companion diagnostic or theranostic. Under collaboration with CAR-T platform companies, PMC-005-CAR-T demonstrated eradication of EGFRvIII overexpressing tumors in animal model systems.
About PharmAbcine Inc.
PharmAbcine is a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on the development of fully human antibody therapeutics to treat neovascular disorders, tumors, and other medically unmet diseases. It provides therapeutic antibodies for a wide spectrum of indications from oncology, immuno-oncology, ophthalmology, to respiratory.
PharmAbcine has its own HuPhage library and innovative selection system. PharmAbcine's advanced 3G expression system accommodates high levels of antibody production and steady reproducibility. With these cutting-edge technology platforms, it provides state of the art antibody generation services.
For additional information about PharmAbcine, visit http://www.pharmabcine.com.
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Orioles win 6-3 for 1st-ever season series sweep of Rangers
Posted/updated on: August 4, 2022 at 6:02 amAP ARLINGTON, Texas — — The Baltimore Orioles are still winning games after trading slugger Trey Mancini and closer Jorge López, and still hope to have plenty to play for this season.
“I think our guys did a great job of of understanding what’s still ahead of us,” manager Brandon Hyde said after the O’s completed their first season series sweep over Texas with a 6-3 win on Wednesday. “We’re gonna miss those guys, no doubt. Those are friends and great teammates and they’re hard to replace. But also we still have a season to play, and our guys are playing to win.”
Pinch-hitter Terrin Vavra lined a tiebreaking RBI double right after a disputed stolen base with two outs in the eighth inning. The Rangers challenged when Jorge Mateo was ruled safe with his 26th stolen base, and the call stood after a replay review of the bang-bang play. Vavra then doubled into left-center for his first career RBI and a 3-2 lead, and Robinson Chirinos, who homered in the seventh, singled him home with his third hit.
“It says a lot about these guys,” Chirinos said of the sweep during an emotional week. “Brandon in the meeting a couple days ago said the guys we have here is what we have. So we just have to go out, compete and keep playing good baseball. And that’s what we did here in Texas.”
Ryan McKenna also went deep for the Orioles (54-51), who swept all three games in Texas like they did at home a month ago. Baltimore already has two wins more than all of last season, and is only 1 1/2 games behind in the race for the American League’s last wild-card spot.
General manager Mike Elias joined the team on the road the day after the trade deadline. He met with several core players individually and said he was excited that he was going to be signing players this winter.
“Anything’s possible when your team is young and talented, and I knew that something like this, this team coming together the way it has this season, was possible,” Elias said. “But it definitely wasn’t something that we were banking on happening. And now that we’re here, it makes it so much easier to plan going forward to supplement this group.”
Orioles reliever Cionel Pérez (6-1) retired all four batters he faced. Jose Leclerc (0-1), the second of three Texas relievers, allowed two runs over 1 2/3 innings.
Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien homered for Texas, which lost its seventh consecutive home game and dropped a season-worst 12 games under .500 at 46-58 overall.
Texas was swept in a series of at least three games for the fourth time this season. All of those games have come since the since the start of July.
“Things aren’t great right now, but that doesn’t mean it has to end that way,” Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. “The games are going to keep coming and as I say that a lot. … We cannot give in right now, and we have to come out fighting and scratching and clawing.”
HEY 19
Rangers starter Martín Pérez matched his career high with nine strikeouts over six innings. The All-Star lefty, who exited with the game tied 1-1, matched a franchise record by making his 19th consecutive start without a loss.
Pérez twice struck out the side, including with the bases loaded to end the fifth when he slammed his hand in his glove after getting out slugger Anthony Santander.
While Pérez was seen as a potential trade target for contending teams, the Rangers held on to their homegrown starter who returned this season after three years away. He is 9-2 since losing his first two starts, and has expressed a desire to remain in Texas. The other Rangers pitcher to make 19 starts in a row without a loss was Cole Hamels, with 12 wins in a row from 2015-16.
HITTING STREAKS
Santander’s RBI double in the ninth extended his hitting streak to 14 games. … Rangers 1B Nathaniel Lowe has a career-best 10-game hitting streak.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rangers: Corey Seager was the designated hitter for the third game in a row after missing three in a row with a lower right leg contusion after fouling a ball of his leg. Woodward said Seager should be back at shortstop Thursday.
UP NEXT
Orioles: A day off before opening an interleague series at home against Pittsburgh on Friday night.
Rangers: Left-hander Cole Ragans, their first-round draft pick in 2016, makes his big league debut when the Rangers host the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. The 24-year-old Ragans had Tommy John surgery twice in 14 months (March 2018 and May 2019). He was 8-5 with a 3.04 ERA and 118 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings in 18 starts combined for Triple-A Round Rock and Double-A Frisco.
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BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million to customers for reportedly sharing people’s "most personal health information" with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit, the Federal Trade Commission said.
According to the FTC, BetterHelp, which bills itself as the largest therapy platform in the world, promised potential customers that it wouldn’t share personal health data, "except for limited purposes, such as to provide counseling services."
Despite those assurances, the FTC alleges BetterHelp shared email addresses, IP addresses and health questionnaire answers with Facebook, Snapchat, Criteo and Pinterest for advertising purposes.
BetterHelp also failed to restrict how third parties could use the health information, the FTC said, allowing Facebook and other third parties to "use that information for their own internal purposes."
"When a person struggling with mental health issues reaches out for help, they do so in a moment of vulnerability and with an expectation that professional counseling services will protect their privacy," Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said in a news release. "Instead, BetterHelp betrayed consumers’ most personal health information for profit."
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The FTC also accuses BetterHelp of lying to the public when it denied news reports in 2020 that it was sharing personal data with third-party companies.
In a statement, BetterHelp said it used "limited, encrypted information to optimize the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns so we could deliver more relevant ads and reach people who may be interested in our services."
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The company said it has never shared names or clinical information from therapy sessions.
"This industry-standard practice is routinely used by some of the largest health providers, health systems, and healthcare brands," the statement reads. "Nonetheless, we understand the FTC’s desire to set new precedents around consumer marketing, and we are happy to settle this matter with the agency.
"This settlement, which is no admission of wrongdoing, allows us to continue to focus on our mission to help millions of people around the world get access to quality therapy," it continued.
What is BetterHelp?
BetterHelp, based in California, offers online counseling services under several names, including BetterHelp Counseling. It also has therapy services for specific groups, including faithful counseling for Christians, teen counseling for teenagers and pride counseling for the LGBTQ community.
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People who are interested in the services fill out a questionnaire asking for "sensitive mental health information," according to the FTC, like whether they’ve ever experienced depression or suicidal thoughts or if they’re on medication. From there, customers are matched with a counselor and pay between $60 and $90 per session for counseling.
What does the BetterHelp settlement provide?
The settlement is the first to give money to consumers whose health data was shared, the FTC said. The $7.8 million will provide partial refunds to people who signed up for and paid for BetterHelp’s services between August 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020.
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The settlement will also limit the ways BetterHelp can share information going forward and require them to:
- Get express consent before disclosing personal information to certain third parties for any purpose.
- Implement a privacy program that includes strong safeguards to protect consumer data.
- Direct third parties to delete the consumer health and other personal data that BetterHelp shared with them.
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(WKBN) — Ohio State Highway troopers have already cited 111,000 drivers across the state for excessive speed in 2023, but what does that mean for them? For some, it could mean a loss of their license.
When a person first receives their driver’s license, they start out with 0 points. The more violations they receive, and the more severe the violation, will add points to their license. If the point accrual reaches the legal limit, a person could lose their license.
Point systems can vary state by state, and some states, such as Rhode Island, operate without a point system altogether.
Ohio
In Ohio, drivers receive around 2-4 points for minor violations and 6 points for major ones. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles follows a 12-point suspension system where drivers that receive 12 or more points within a two-year period have their license suspended.
There is a collection of options stated by the Ohio BMV for license reinstatement, including: serving a 6-month suspension, completing a remedial driving course, filing a certificate of insurance, paying a reinstatement fee or retaking the complete driver’s license exam.
Ohio BMVs also send out a 6-point warning letter informing drivers of their infractions during a two-year period, detailing violations and points accumulated for each.
For drivers with at least 2 points but fewer than 12, a remedial driving course is available for a 2-point credit. While completion of the course will not remove points from a driver’s record, it provides a cushion against future convictions.
Points stay on an Ohio driver’s license for two years.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania drivers receive anywhere from 2-4 points for minor violations and 5 for major ones, a slight decrease to Ohio. The Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles point system begins to take corrective action when a driver reaches 6 points.
If a driver reaches 11 points or more, their driver’s license will be automatically suspended in increasing increments of time per suspension. First suspension penalties begin at five days per point and they can reach as high as one year.
For first-time offenders reaching 6 points, the driver will receive a written notice to take a written special point examination. If the driving record is reduced below 6 points but then reaches or surpasses the 6-point mark again, the driver will have to attend a departmental hearing. Further point accumulation will result in additional hearings and/or license suspension.
For those under 18, their license could be suspended by accumulating 6 or more points or if they’re convicted of driving 26+ mph over the speed limit.
Points don’t stick around forever, however. Three points are removed from a driving record for every 12 consecutive months that a person drives without a violation. Once a driving record is brought back down to 0 points and remains that way for a year, any further accumulation of points will be treated as a first-time offense. | https://phl17.com/national-news/how-do-drivers-license-points-work/ | 2023-06-21 19:12:09 | 0 | https://phl17.com/national-news/how-do-drivers-license-points-work/ |
12-foot-long great white shark spotted near coast in Cape May County, Coast Guard says
CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. - An unexpected - and possibly unwanted - visitor made its way to the Jersey shore this weekend!
Beach goers were buzzing after a 12-foot-long great white shark was spotted in Cape May County on Saturday.
Jim Piazza came across the "very large" shark while fishing less than a mile off Townsends Inlet, which is between Sea Isle and Avalon.
It can be seen swimming alongside Piazza's boat in a video posted to the U. S. Coast Guard Station Cape May Facebook page.
Piazza was able to get several videos and photos of the shark as it seems to take a rest and float next to the boat.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (WHTM) – New images of U.S. Senator John Fetterman were released Monday as he continues to receive treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The images show Fetterman reviewing documents with his Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson.
Jentleson says the two discussed rail safety legislation, the Farm Bill, and other Senate business.
“John is well on his way to recovery and wanted me to say how grateful he is for all the well wishes,” said Jentleson. “He’s laser-focused on PA & will be back soon.”
Fetterman voluntarily checked into Walter Reed on Feb. 16 for clinical depression after his office says it became “severe” in the weeks leading up to his inpatient treatment. On Feb. 27 Fetterman’s office said the Senator was on a “path to recovery” and would remain at Walter Reed for a few more weeks.
Fetterman suffered a stroke in May 2022 days before the Democratic primary and underwent surgery to implant a pacemaker with a defibrillator. Fetterman has said the stroke was caused by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation.
Fetterman’s doctor acknowledged in October 2022 that Fetterman continued to “exhibit symptoms of an auditory processing disorder which can come across as hearing difficulty” but that he was recovering well from the near-fatal stroke.
His doctor noted speech therapy would continue and concluded Fetterman is “well and shows a strong commitment to maintaining good fitness and health practices. He has no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.” | https://phl17.com/national-news/new-images-released-of-john-fetterman-at-walter-reed-medical-center/ | 2023-03-07 17:50:12 | 1 | https://phl17.com/national-news/new-images-released-of-john-fetterman-at-walter-reed-medical-center/ |
Texas abortion restrictions are in court after 13 women sued the state AG and medical board. Women with complicated pregnancies are telling the court how the state's abortion bans affected them.
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LAS VEGAS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpot World, the global online game, is thrilled to announce its 5th-anniversary celebration, marking a significant milestone for the game with over 80 million users worldwide. As part of our continuing commitment to reward players with the ultimate gaming experience, Jackpot World has recently released a series of merchandise exclusively for loyal players, with plans to launch a range of high-quality new merchandise for our special event, SPIN Las Vegas.
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Election officials in Florida say they are going to meet Thursday's deadline to mail ballots to voters for this year's midterm elections, despite the widespread flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Ian last week.
However, in hard-hit areas, in-person voting remains the biggest concern.
Tommy Doyle, the elections supervisor in Lee County — where Ian made landfall in Florida — says there were initial worries about getting mail ballots out because the county's local print and mailing house had lost power. Since this past Sunday, though, he says the vendor has been able to assemble those mail ballots.
"We got it done," Doyle said in an interview Thursday. "We got them out in time."
Mark Earley — election supervisor in Leon County in Florida's Panhandle, and the president of the state's association of election supervisors — says all 67 counties in Florida were able to get mail ballots out in time. He says infrastructure around the state for mail ballots was not impacted by the deadly storm.
"All of the counties managed to meet those deadlines," Earley said. "I think that is phenomenal — and I think attests to our learning experiences from previous hurricanes."
In 2018, for example, Hurricane Michael devastated the Panama City area in late October — right before that year's midterm elections. It raised a series of issues for local election officials.
In comparison, areas affected by Hurricane Ian have a bit more time before Election Day, on Nov. 8 this year.
Doyle says his Lee County staff has been working extremely hard to make sure voting is "as easy as possible" for voters affected by the storm. He says the county has so far sent out about 170,000 ballots, and people are still requesting mail ballots every day.
Many mail ballots will have no place to go
But not all those ballots are expected to make it to voters affected by Hurricane Ian.
"The post office will attempt to deliver," Doyle said. "But there will be places that they can't deliver to — they can't even get to."
In that case, he says, the Postal Service has alternate sites for people to pick up their ballots for up to 10 days after the attempted delivery. Doyle says he's also urging Lee County voters to get in touch with his office so it can send them another ballot to whatever address they are staying at due to the hurricane.
Earley says getting mail ballots to people affected by the storm remains one of a list of issues the governor may need to address.
As it stands, he says, it is not clear whether election officials need Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign an executive order extending the deadline voters have for changing the address on their vote-by-mail request.
"It may need an order, it may not need an order," Earley said. "Those are some of the things that are being looked at."
In-person voting is a big concern
Earley says election officials in Southwest Florida are also still assessing what in-person polling sites remain standing after the hurricane.
In Lee County, Doyle says they have 12 early voting sites that are "good to go" and will be able to serve voters. However, getting the 99 polling sites they planned to have up and running for Election Day is not possible, he says.
"We are not capable of having precinct voting," Doyle said.
As of Thursday, he says his office has been able to confirm 30 out of the county's 99 Election Day sites. "The rest of them you can't contact, or they have damage," he said.
Earley says DeSantis will likely need to sign an order to allow counties like Lee County to operate early voting centers on Election Day, so a voter can cast a ballot at any center instead of only being allowed to vote at their assigned precinct.
When asked this week, the Republican DeSantis said the state is waiting to hear back from counties affected by the storm. He says Lee County in particular is expected to propose solutions for how the state could help, because officials there would likely need the most flexibility.
DeSantis said there is precedent for vote centers on Election Day following a hurricane — which includes Hurricane Michael. In general, though, he said he doesn't want to make too many changes to how elections are normally run.
"I want to keep it as normal as humanly possible," he said in a news conference Wednesday. "I think the more you depart, it creates problems."
Doyle says it is already clear that a greenlight on vote centers on Election Day is "very necessary" in Lee County and he's hoping that will be worked out soon.
Even small changes to how elections are run could have an impact in Florida, where election margins are usually very slim. DeSantis is among the candidates on this fall's Florida ballot, as he seeks reelection.
His considerations for approving voting changes following the hurricane come after he's signed a series of reforms to state election law to tighten access. Among those changes are new restrictions on mail ballot drop boxes.
DeSantis won 60% of the vote in Lee County in 2018, when he was first elected.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were:
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) on Thursday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $299 million.
The discount retailer posted revenue of $7.32 billion in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Eleven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.27 billion.
For the current quarter ending in July, Dollar Tree said it expects revenue in the range of $7 billion to $7.2 billion. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $6.77 billion.
The company expects full-year earnings to be $5.73 to $6.13 per share, with revenue ranging from $30 billion to $30.5 billion.
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Sustainable materials leader deepens commitment to responsible business practices
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, sustainable materials leader Geno announced that it joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) initiative — the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,800 non-business signatories in over 160 countries.
Geno's mission is to accelerate the materials transition — at scale, creating traceable, transparent and responsibly sourced supply chains that replace unsustainable sources. For Geno, the UNGC community represents the need for global action that brings together partners (companies, citizens, consumers and governments) who will serve as collaborators, champions, challengers and changemakers to accelerate Geno's impact. The climate crisis is an unprecedented moment in time, and we're energized by the groups coming together to learn from each other, share stories and amplify impactful projects. The challenges of our modern world are interconnected and multidimensional, and the UNGC community aims to address, prioritize and accelerate critical change.
Launched in 2000, the UNGC is a voluntary leadership platform for developing, implementing and disclosing responsible business practices. The initiative calls on businesses across the globe to support goals and issues embodied in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are 17 goals to tackle climate change while ending poverty and improving health and education. Businesses must also align their operations and strategies with the Ten Principles of the UNGC in human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
Geno's membership to the UNGC affirms its positioning as a company making a tangible impact to benefit people and the planet. The Ten Principles of the UNGC and the SDGs, such as goal 12 (responsible consumption and production), echo Geno's own mission. Global brand leaders — such as Cargill, Unilever, Kao and lululemon — are increasingly looking to Geno to help them meet their sustainability commitments. UNGC membership can allow Geno to enable new partnerships with like-minded companies and broaden its reach in large-scale markets.
"Over the past 22 years, Geno has been on a mission to create ingredients from renewable sources to reduce the use of fossil fuels. By scaling our biotechnologies globally, we can cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 90% compared to conventional production," said Geno CEO Christophe Schilling. "Geno is proud to be part of this initiative alongside other businesses working to be better for the people and planet they serve. As we advance our mission of reducing hundreds of millions of tons of carbon emissions by 2030, joining this initiative from an entity as influential and prominent as the UN can help us deepen our impact. Most importantly, we know that we can't do this work alone. We are inspired and energized by UNGC members who use their business decisions to create a safer, more sustainable world for us all."
About Geno
Geno (Genomatica, Inc.) is harnessing biology to remake everyday products and materials built by and for the planet. In response to the urgent climate crisis, Geno is developing and scaling sustainable materials derived from plant- or waste-based feedstocks instead of fossil fuels. Geno's technology, built over the last 20 years, now drives materials and ingredients in applications ranging from cosmetics, carpets, and functional foods and beverages to home cleaners, apparel, and more.
The company has recently closed several major deals to commercialize sustainable materials and is on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds of millions of tons by 2030. Additional recent partnerships include scaling plant-based nylon with partners Aquafil and Asahi Kasei, partnering with lululemon to bring plant-based materials into lululemon's products, and a $120M+ venture with Unilever and Kao to commercialize a sustainable palm oil alternative. To learn more, visit genomatica.com.
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The killing of a 51-year-old PSE&G employee who also served as a borough councilman in a small town in western Hunterdon County was “not politically connected,” authorities said Thursday.
Russell D. Heller was shot and killed Wednesday by a former co-worker in the parking lot of a PSE&G building off Weston Canal Road in Franklin at about 7 a.m., the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office said.
The gunman — Gary T. Curtis — later took his own life in the parking lot of TD Bank Ballpark in neighboring Bridgewater.
A supervisor with PSE&G who had been with the utility company for 11 years, Heller was a Republican councilman in Milford, a borough of 1,200 people along the Delaware River.
“The investigation has revealed that the shooting of Mr. Heller was not politically connected with his elected office or political affiliation,” the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.
Curtis, 58, of Washington, Warren County was found by police at about 10:20 a.m. about three hours after shooting Heller. Curtis has no criminal history in New Jersey, according to a search of online court records.
The shootings remain under investigation.
The PSE&G building on Weston Canal Road is a sprawling complex of offices, warehouse area and fenced lots for vehicles and equipment. It is listed as the Somerset Central Division Headquarters.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Somerset County Prosecutors Office at 908-231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533.
Heller’s death comes just one week after a separate incident in which Sayreville councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was fatally shot in a vehicle near her home.
Dwumfour, 30, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in an SUV near the Camelot at La Mur luxury rental community in Sayreville about 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. No arrests have been made in Dwumfour’s killing. A memorial for her was held on Wednesday evening.
Both slain council members were elected Republicans. Heller was last elected in 2020, Dwumfour to her first term in 2021.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Tuesday angrily rejected the Moldovan president’s claims about an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow her government and accused Moldovan authorities of trying to distract public attention away from the country’s own domestic problems.
Moldova’s President Maia Sandu said Monday that the purported Russian plot envisioned attacks on government buildings, hostage-takings and other violent actions by groups of saboteurs in order to put the nation “at the disposal of Russia” and derail its hopes to join the European Union.
Responding Tuesday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed Sandu’s claims as “absolutely unfounded and unsubstantiated.”
“They are built in the spirit of classical techniques that are often used by the United States, other Western countries and Ukraine,” Zakharova said. “First, accusations are made with reference to purportedly classified intelligence information that cannot be verified, and then they are used to justify their own illegal actions.”
Sandu’s claim came a week after neighboring Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country had intercepted plans by Russian secret services to destroy Moldova. Moldovan intelligence officials later said that they confirmed the allegations.
Zakharova charged that Ukrainian authorities made up the claim about a purported Russian plan to destabilize Moldova in order to draw it into a confrontation with Russia. She argued that Moldovan authorities used “the myth about a Russian threat to distract Moldovan citizens’ attention from internal problems resulting from a disastrous social-economic course of the current administration and to step up the fight against dissent and political opponents.”
Zakharova insisted that Russia poses no threat to Moldova and hopes to develop mutually beneficial cooperation.
Since Russian troops rolled into Ukraine nearly a year ago, Moldova, a former Soviet republic of about 2.6 million people, has sought to forge closer ties with its Western partners. Last June, it was granted EU membership candidate status, the same day as Ukraine.
In December, Moldova’s national intelligence agency warned that Russia could launch a new offensive with the aim of creating a land corridor through southern Ukraine to Moldova’s Moscow-backed breakaway region of Transnistria.
Transnistria broke away after a 1992 civil war but is not recognized by most countries. It extends roughly 400 kilometers (250 miles) from the eastern bank of the Dniester River to the country’s border with Ukraine. Russia has about 1,500 troops nominally as “peacekeepers” in the breakaway region.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of fans streamed into the streets of Buenos Aires Tuesday, eager to catch a glimpse of the open-top bus carrying the Argentine national soccer team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time.
The bus left the Argentine Football Association headquarters outside the capital and was moving slowly as thousands lined the highway, many waving Argentine flags.
Team Captain Lionel Messi and the rest of the players waved at fans from the bus as they carried the World Cup trophy aloft after securing the country’s third title and its first since 1986.
“This is madness, it’s indescribable,” said Brian Andreassi, 23, as he walked downtown wearing the team’s jersey. “There are no words.”
The World Cup and the success of the Messi-led squad has brought much-needed good news for a country that has been stuck in economic doldrums for years, suffers one of the world’s highest inflation rates and where nearly 4-in-10 people live in poverty.
“There’s an immense union among all Argentines — unity, happiness. It’s as if you can breathe another air, there’s another energy in the air,” said Victoria Roldán. “My body and heart are about to burst.”
Carrying a World Cup replica, the 32-year-old was headed downtown with her sister, Mariana, as they tried to figure out the best spot to catch a glimpse of the team, and in particular, its captain.
“We’re going where they say Leo will be because we’re dying to see him,” Roldán said. “Seeing him with that immense smile, with those bright eyes filled with hope, it really fills our heart with joy and happiness. We’re very happy for this country to enjoy this happiness and I think that Leo has deserved it for years, and this was his moment.”
The players were all smiles as they watched the multitudes of fans gathered to see them, many trying to get as close as possible to the bus. An estimated 4 million people were in the streets by Tuesday afternoon, according to local media citing police sources.
Celebrating fans took over highways, avenues and the access routes into the capital, often slowing the bus carrying the players to a crawl as temperatures climbed to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
Uncertainty over the bus route led to exasperation among fans, many of whom had traveled hundreds of miles (kilometers).
“We’re a little disoriented because we don’t know the route and a little frustrated because we traveled so many kilometers and may not be able to see them,” said Giselle Pisani, 34, who traveled 350 kilometers (220 miles) with her family from the town of Olavarria.
Thousands had set up camp since early Tuesday morning at the Obelisk, the iconic Buenos Aires landmark that is the traditional site of celebrations. But as the number of people grew, it was unclear whether the bus would go there amid concern that it would not be able to pass safely.
President Alberto Fernández declared a national holiday Tuesday so the country could celebrate the World Cup victory.
The song “Muchachos,” which was written by a fan and became a popular unofficial anthem for the Argentine team at the World Cup filled the streets as fans joined in singing it over and over again.
Some fans also paid tribute to Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, the captain of the 1986 squad that won the World Cup and who died two years ago, with flags bearing his name and face. “This is for Diego, who’s seeing it from heaven,” fans chanted.
“This is a party. The last time Argentina was a champion I was 3 years old, I don’t remember anything,” said Yael Torchinsky, 39. “I want to live this intensely because the Argentine people need this happiness.”
By mid-afternoon, fans started filling up Plaza de Mayo in front of Government House, amid rumors the players might go there for a reprise of the festivities for Argentina’s 1986 World Cup victory, although no one knew for certain.
Fernández’s administration had offered the palatial mansion, popularly known as the Casa Rosada, or Pink House, according to Security Minister Aníbal Fernández. There were no plans for Fernández, nor any other officials of his unpopular government, to participate in the celebrations.
Thousands of fans had lined up before dawn to welcome the team home from Qatar.
The players were beaming as they descended from their plane in Ezeiza, outside Argentina’s capital, shortly before 3 a.m. onto a red carpet. Messi was the first one out, carrying the World Cup trophy, flanked by coach Lionel Scaloni, who put his arm around the captain as they walked past a sign that read, “Thank you, champions.”
The team was welcomed by rock band La Mosca singing “Muchachos,” and several players, including Messi, could be seen singing the words as they boarded the bus taking them to the Argentine Football Association headquarters.
It took the bus an hour to travel the 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) from the airport to AFA headquarters, where the players were welcomed with fireworks, and then spent the night. In the morning, Messi posted a photo on social media showing him hugging the World Cup trophy next to him while he slept.
Before the team’s arrival, many had kept a close eye on the flight bringing the players home. As the plane got closer to Argentine soil, almost 200,000 people were tracking its path online and news channels gave live coverage of the arrival.
Several players posted photos of the plane ride on social media. In one, Nicolás Tagliafico posted an image of the World Cup trophy buckled into an airplane seat as if it were just another passenger.
Fernández retweeted several messages of congratulations from other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Thank you for this greeting President Putin,” Fernández wrote on Twitter after a telephone call with the Russian leader. “Let the happiness that today unites Argentina with so many countries in the world serve as an example: Our societies need unity and peace.” | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-huge-crowds-welcome-argentina-team-after-world-cup-victory/ | 2022-12-20 19:53:22 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-huge-crowds-welcome-argentina-team-after-world-cup-victory/ |
BALTIMORE, Md. (WXIN) – Food sold at retail stores, vending machines and during travel is being recalled because it may get people sick.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall involves sandwiches, salads, snacks, yogurt, wraps, and related products sold by Fresh Ideation Good Group LLC from January 24 through January 30.
The recalled products were distributed in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The FDA says the recall was initiated after the company’s environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
What is listeria?
Listeria, which can be caused by ingesting contaminated deli meats, soft cheeses and raw sprouts (among other contaminated items) can produce flu-like symptoms and confusion. Pregnant people, newborns and the elderly are at the highest risk of complications or death, according to the CDC.
Around 1,600 people get listeriosis every year, the CDC reports, resulting in about 260 deaths. It is most likely to sicken pregnant women and their newborns, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.
Invasive listeriosis happens when the bacteria spread beyond the gut to other parts of the body. Symptoms usually start within two weeks after eating food contaminated with listeria and include fatigue, fever, neck stiffness, or muscle aches.
Among pregnant people, symptoms are usually mild, with some never showing symptoms. However, the CDC says, infection during pregnancy commonly results in miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in the newborn.
In non-pregnant people, symptoms can be severe, with almost 1 in 20 people with invasive listeriosis dying.
What products are included in the recall?
The FDA said the recalled products have a Fresh Creative Cuisine label or identifier on the bottom of the label with the Fresh Creative Cuisine name and a fresh through or sell-through date ranging from January 31, 2023 through February 6, 2023.
The following products are included in the recall:
Anyone who bought the recalled food is being urged to contact Fresh Creative Cuisine at 855-969-3338, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/hundreds-of-sandwiches-snacks-sold-in-9-states-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk-fda/ | 2023-02-07 00:06:32 | 1 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/hundreds-of-sandwiches-snacks-sold-in-9-states-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk-fda/ |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-7-6-1
(nine, seven, six, one)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-7-6-1
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Heavy rains in hilly eastern Uganda triggered flooding that burst river banks and submerged homes and roads, killing at least 10 people, the Red Cross said Sunday.
The victims of the Saturday night downpour lived in the neighboring districts of Kapchorwa and Mbale. Videos of the scene showed terrified people squirming for safety as water levels rose in one village, toppling houses and felling banana trees.
The death toll is likely to rise, with local reporters saying they spotted bodies being washed away by the torrent.
“This disaster is due to environmental degradation,” Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabanja told reporters from Mbale, adding that Ugandan security officials have been called to assist in rescue efforts. “How many people are going to die like this?”
There are fears of more trouble ahead as the rainy season has just begun.
Mbale and nearby districts are particularly vulnerable to flooding deaths because many residents have built homes by river banks and in the rugged foothills of Mount Elgon.
Although hundreds have responded to the government's call to be relocated over the years, some continue to resist, saying they aren't comfortable leaving their ancestral lands.
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Crewman gets 20 years for deadly stabbing on container ship
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A crewman who stabbed to death his supervisor on a container ship heading to Los Angeles was sentenced Monday to 20 years in federal prison.
Michael Dequito Monegro, 44, of the Philippines, was sentenced in federal court in Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty in May to committing an act of violence against someone aboard a ship that is likely to endanger the vessel’s safe navigation.
Monegro was working on the MSC Ravenna on a two-week run from Shanghai to Los Angeles in September 2020 when he stabbed the man as the vessel was about 92 miles (150 kilometers) off the Southern California coast, according to his plea agreement.
Monegro attacked his supervisor in a hallway outside a locker room, prosecutors said.
The two men struggled and fell down. Monegro got on top of his victim, stabbed him, pulled a second knife from his supervisor’s coveralls and attacked him with both knives despite other crewmembers trying to stop him, including throwing a trash can at him, prosecutors said.
Monegro stabbed the victim 31 times, according to a statement Monday from the U.S. attorney’s office.
“Monegro stopped stabbing the victim only when he became too tired to continue,” the statement said.
The ship’s captain, chief mate and chief engineer arrived and the captain finally persuaded Monegro to get off the victim, who died on the ship, the statement said.
Monegro was kept under guard in his cabin and arrested a week later when the ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles.
Authorities didn’t indicate a motive for the attack. The victim, identified in court papers only by the initials “M.S.,” left a wife and a daughter who was 17 at the time. He was the only income earner “and his death caused significant financial strain on the family,” prosecutors said in a sentencing memorandum. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-california/2022/11/07/crewman-gets-20-years-for-deadly-stabbing-on-container-ship/ | 2022-11-08 03:07:08 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-california/2022/11/07/crewman-gets-20-years-for-deadly-stabbing-on-container-ship/ |
Customer Survey Result Surpasses Industry Averages
NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global ad security and web3 threat intelligence provider, Confiant, announced that they earned an unprecedented Net Promoter Score (NPS)® of 86 for customer satisfaction in their most recent May 2022 survey.
"We've always had the goal to be world class, not just in our technology and security detections, but also in our customers' experience. Going above and beyond is our way of doing it right," commented Louis-David Mangin, CEO and Cofounder of Confiant Inc. "It is deeply gratifying that our customers acknowledged our efforts with this high NPS rating. I credit every member on our team who goes that extra mile every day, delivering excellence to our clients, strengthening those community bonds in support of our industry leading cyber protection solutions," concluded Mangin.
NPS ranks customer satisfaction based on a single-question survey to customers, "How likely is it that you would recommend Confiant to a friend or colleague?" Then, the NPS score is calculated as a single number in the range of -100 to +100, higher scores being better than low scores.
On average B2B and SaaS companies score 65 to 66 NPS out of 100, with an NPS of 60 being considered "Good" and above 80 "Excellent" or "World Class". Confiant's May 2022 NPS 86 score soared well above industry averages, as well as their own previous NPS score of 73 in October 2021 (and 68 in March 2021), propelling it into the "Excellent" or "World Class" range.
In addition to the overall score the company scored highly on individual questions of customer satisfaction, ROI value and timely response to issues. When asked, "How would you rate the value for money you get from Confiant?" 86% of respondents rated the company as "Excellent". Similarly, on the question of "How responsive has Confiant been to your questions or concerns about our product or service?" 75% of respondents rated Confiant as "Extremely Responsive" with the remaining 25% rating as "Very Responsive"
Confiant's mission is to make the digital world safe for everyone.
Confiant is a cybersecurity provider specialized in detecting and stopping threats that leverage advertising technology infrastructure, also known as Malvertising. We help digital publishers and advertising technology platforms around the world take back control of the ad experience in real-time. In addition, Confiant helps enterprises protect themselves and their customers from threat actors performing these attacks. Confiant oversees trillions of monthly ad impressions with innovative integrations embedded deep into the ad tech ecosystem, giving us a unique vantage point. Our superior detection set for phishing, crypto scams and malware attacks using ads as a vector is one-of-a-kind in the industry. Confiant executes our mission everyday to protect users and organizations of all sizes, including Microsoft, Orange, Paramount and IBM. We offer unique and actionable insights into threats that systematically target brands, businesses, individuals and supply chains via ads. Our recently published Malvertising Matrix maps the tactics, techniques and procedures active in Malvertising today, inclusive of emerging Web3 Layer 4 threats. To learn more about Confiant and our technology visit: www.confiant.com
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SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula One says it will discuss the “unacceptable” behavior of some abusive fans at the Austrian Grand Prix with the race promoter.
F1 said prior to Sunday’s race that it has received reports from other fans who said they were reportedly subjected to slurs and abusive comments.
“We have been made aware of reports that some fans have been subject to completely unacceptable comments by others at the Austrian Grand Prix,” F1 said in a statement. “We take these matters very seriously, have raised them with the promoter and event security, and will be speaking to those who reported the incidents.”
The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg has been sold out with 300,000 fans attending over three days.
F1 said the abusive behavior of some fans “is unacceptable and will not be tolerated” and carried a message on its screens at the track saying “enjoy the racing, be respectful and have fun.”
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton urged fans to report any bad behaviour.
“Attending the Austrian Grand Prix or any GP should never be a source of anxiety and pain for fans and something must be done to ensure that races are safe spaces for all,” he wrote on his Instagram page. “Please, if you see this happening, report it to circuit security and to F1. We cannot sit back and allow this to continue.”
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CDC: Recalled eye drops linked to vision loss, eye removal, death
(CNN) - Recalled eye drops have been linked to dozens of dangerous infections and at least one death.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified 68 patients in 16 states with infections from Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops.
The artificial tears, distributed by Ezricare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in February.
According to the CDC, patients were infected by a rare strain of drug-resistant bacteria never before reported in the U.S.
Eight patients reported losing vision, and four had to have eyeballs surgically removed.
One person died.
The CDC says anyone who has used Ezricare or Delsam Pharma’s artificial tears and has signs of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately.
Symptoms include discharge from the eye, eye pain or discomfort, increased light sensitivity and blurry vision.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
0-3-9-9
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HAMPDEN, Maine — According to Feeding America, one in ten Mainers is facing food insecurity. That's why hundreds are turning to volunteerism to help put a damper on the meal gap in the state.
Volunteers work tirelessly at the Good Shepherd Food Bank's Hampden Distribution Center to sort, package, and distribute pallets of food for more than 600 food pantries, cupboards, homeless shelters, and more across Maine.
"This is my favorite task to do here cause for every box I [or] we build, we know it's going to a family who needs it. And that's a really good feeling," volunteer Mary Fernandez said.
Last year, volunteers packed over 60,000 Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes and sorted through more than 1,500,000 pounds of food.
Fernandez started volunteering at the distribution center not too long ago and has enjoyed her time directly giving back to those in a tough situation.
"We [volunteers] share the same goal, and that's helping others," Fernandez added.
Currently, over 180,000 Mainers rely on Good Shepherd Food Bank and its network of partners, like the Hampden Neighborhood Food Cupboard right down the road.
After the end of increased SNAP benefits this past February, on top of the rising price of heat and groceries, Director Sue Hahn says she's seen an increase in families visiting.
"In an average week right now, the number has jumped close to 70 families," Hahn said. "Many families that we have not served for months and years have returned."
Hahn knows first-hand the importance of the time and donations of volunteers that make the most impact on local food cupboards.
"Without that assistance, it would be much more difficult for an individual food pantry to help their community," Hahn added. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/community/mainers-working-hard-to-close-meal-gap-across-the-state-community/97-fd45862c-8e0e-4b24-b984-bb0b0d30e562 | 2023-05-04 22:09:41 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/community/mainers-working-hard-to-close-meal-gap-across-the-state-community/97-fd45862c-8e0e-4b24-b984-bb0b0d30e562 |
Sonoma County officials identified 80-year-old Birgit Almgren as the woman found dead in her Petaluma home last month, where police believed her body had been decomposing for over a year while her daughter still lived there.
Police discovered Almgren’s body after they were called to conduct a welfare check on a resident on the 200 block of Windsor Drive who hadn’t been seen in several weeks.
Police said officers entered the home after unsuccessfully attempting to contact the person inside multiple times.
Inside, police said they found Almgren’s body in the living room, where it was “in the advanced stages of decomposition,” leading them to believe she had been dead for over a year.
Police also found an adult woman — whose identity has not been released, though she told them she was Almgren’s daughter. The woman confirmed that Almgren had died in 2021.
The sheriff’s office did not have a cause of death to share on Friday.
The adult female who had been living with the dead body was transported to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment at the time. Police did not immediately respond to a request for an update on her condition or the status of the investigation on Friday morning.
Police are investigating the incident as a suspicious death.
Chronicle staff writer Jordan Parker contributed to this report.
Danielle Echeverria is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: danielle.echeverria@sfchronicle.com @DanielleEchev | https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Officials-release-identity-of-Petaluma-woman-17415203.php | 2022-09-02 15:34:29 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Officials-release-identity-of-Petaluma-woman-17415203.php |
‘Simply fun’: Students find interests, friends with Pitt’s more than 400 clubs
August 25, 2022
A new semester means a new opportunity to join Pitt’s more than 400 student organizations — anything from club sports to Knittsburgh, a knitting and crochet group.
With so many clubs on campus, students might find it hard to learn about them all and decide which ones to join. Pitt’s Student Organization Resource Center facilitates registration, manages business transactions and provides resources such as event planning and training. SORC is also hosting its annual activities fair on Aug. 28 outside the William Pitt Union from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. so students can find clubs that interest them.
For students interested in dancing, the Ballet Club at Pitt performs twice a year and offers a weekly masterclass for different dance styles and levels. Members performing in upcoming shows attend weekly rehearsals with a student choreographer.
Leah Mrozek, a senior marketing and supply chain management major and the club’s artistic vice president, said the club is for dancers, or those interested in dancing, who want to continue performing in college.
“To join the club, you must fill out a form at the beginning of the semester to let us know about your dance experience,” Mrozek said. “The next step is to attend no-cut auditions so we can place each dancer in a piece. Join our email list to get the latest updates from the club!”
Mrozek said the club will host a kickoff meeting at the beginning of the semester, along with a technical rehearsal and dress rehearsal later in the semester. An added perk, she said, is that club members can attend shows by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater for a discounted price.
Pitt also has a variety of clubs for students looking to volunteer. Pitt Best Buddies, a chapter of a global nonprofit organization, pairs students with members of the Pittsburgh community with intellectual and developmental disabilities for one-on-one friendships. They also host events like trips to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and participate in fundraisers like the Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
“Its main goal is to be inclusive. Pitt Best Buddies holds meetings at least once a month, and students can get involved by visiting our Instagram and emailing us to be put on the email list,” said Maddie Kuzdzal, a junior biology major and vice president of the group.
Camp Kesem helps support Pittsburgh families with cancer patients through fundraising, outreach and volunteering. Pitt’s chapter also hosts a weeklong free summer camp for children.
Lauren Charlon, a senior neuroscience major and the club’s co-director, said general body members meet every two weeks. She said the coordinator board also is currently accepting applications for various committees.
Therapy Dogs, a new club at Pitt, raises money and resources for the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh and strives to be a place where all dog lovers can meet and connect. They also advocate for the continuation of Therapy Dog Tuesdays, when therapy dogs from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society stop by the Cathedral of Learning at 7 p.m. to visit with students.
“As a new club, we are testing out the frequency of meetings that work best for us. As of now, we are hoping to meet at least once a month. In these meetings, we plan to discuss our upcoming events that may include anything from service to fundraising opportunities,” said Omkar Betsur, a junior biology major and the club’s president.
There are also groups that are more oriented to specific majors, such as the Computer Science club. The computer science club hosts socials and informational events to connect students with each other and industry professionals. They also host workshop events to assist students with assignments, resumes and applications.
Jamir Grier, a junior computer science major and club president, said prospective club members don’t have to be a computer science major or pay dues to join. He said meetings are typically held on Wednesdays, while corporate events are held on Mondays. Hackathons are occasionally held on the weekends or over a span of time.
“CSC aims to be the largest CS organization on campus and has seized that goal by working hard to guarantee that the merit of our events, programs and avenues of communication (i.e., discord, newsletter) are good enough to drive members to participate when and how they can,” he said.
And if students can’t find a club that fits their interests, they can form one if they have 10 students willing to join the group and can secure a full-time faculty or staff member as an advisor. The new organization registration period occurs from Oct. 1-15 and Feb. 1-15.
No matter what type of club a student joins, Barbara Kucinski, a lecturer and faculty advisor at Pitt’s psychology department, said they offer friendship and spaces to figure out your interests with a diverse group of people.
“Student organizations are a good place for students to develop and hone communication and listening skills, engage with a diverse group of people and make friends,” Kucinski said.
“I’ve known students who got internships, jobs and volunteer positions by attending group meetings and meeting people,” she added. “Those that go on to hold leadership positions in a club/organization learn how to work with a team (which employers value) and gain leadership and management skills. Furthermore, it is simply fun.” | https://pittnews.com/article/174304/news/campus/simply-fun-students-find-interests-friends-with-pitts-more-than-400-clubs/ | 2022-08-26 11:07:40 | 0 | https://pittnews.com/article/174304/news/campus/simply-fun-students-find-interests-friends-with-pitts-more-than-400-clubs/ |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Californians sweltering in the West’s lengthening heat wave were asked to reduce air conditioning and cut other electricity use again during critical hours Friday and again Saturday to prevent stress on the state’s electrical grid that could lead to rolling blackouts.
Saturday will be the fourth consecutive day of requests by the state’s electrical grid operator for voluntary cutbacks during late afternoon and evening hours to balance supply and demand as millions of residents endured triple-digit temperatures.
The California Independent System Operator said multiple generators have been forced out of service because of the extreme heat, making energy supplies tighter.
Electricity demand on Thursday hit a peak of 47,357 megawatts, the highest since September 2017. Cal ISO credited conservation and reduced commercial use with keeping the grid stable.
“The major concern now is even higher temperatures forecast for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, with projected loads climbing to more than 49,000 megawatts on Tuesday,” Cal ISO said in a statement.
In August 2020, a record heat wave caused a surge in power use for air conditioning that overtaxed the grid. That caused two consecutive nights of rolling blackouts, affecting hundreds of thousands of residential and business customers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared an emergency to increase energy production and relaxed rules aimed at curbing air pollution and global warming gases. He emphasized the role climate change was playing in the heat wave.
“September is off to a searing start in the West with record breaking temperatures and fire weather expected to expand and settle over that part of the country this Labor Day weekend,” the National Weather Service said.
Author Stephanie Solomon, 33, brought her pet tortoise along with a portable baby pool with a miniature umbrella to keep it cool while selling her children’s books at the Huntington Beach Pier.
“It is really hot out here today. Well, Penelope Joy is a desert tortoise, so I think she is the only one that’s really enjoying this heat as hot as it is today,” said Solomon, as surfers and swimmers sought refuge in the ocean below.
Solomon said she was mindful of the power situation and her air conditioning was off while she was away .But she planned to activate it by phone on her walk home to “make sure it’s nice and cool in there.”
That wasn't an option for some when temperatures climbed into the 90s on Tuesday in Colorado. About 22,000 Xcel Energy customers could not increase their air conditioning after getting messages saying thermostats were temporarily locked.
The customers had signed up for a program allowing the utility to adjust them to four degrees above the previous setting when demand for electricity is high, the company said.
Usually, customers can choose to override the adjustments, but the company said that was not allowed because of an emergency due to an unexpected loss of power generation and the heat.
One customer, Christopher Empson, said his thermostat was locked at 81 degrees (27.2 Celsius). He said he had no memory of signing up for the program, and he wished there was more communication about what the company had the power to do.
“I was kind of blindsided,” he said, and “there are some folks that, if their thermostat gets locked, that can be life or death.”
California’s “Flex Alerts” urge conservation between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., the hours when production of solar energy declines. The grid operator urges people to use major appliances, charge electric cars and cool down their homes earlier in the day, then turn up thermostats to 78 degrees (25.5 Celsius) or higher.
"The No. 1 most effective conservation measure is to set thermostats to 78 or higher" because air conditioners are the biggest users of electricity in the summer, Anne Gonzales, a spokeswoman for the grid operator, said in an email.
“We have traditionally asked for 78 degrees, because it has a good effect on our demand, and is still comfortable to allow consumers to easily participate,” she said. “We always ask consumers to set it higher, if they can, and if health permits.”
Keeping temperatures too low can cause air conditioners to run constantly, added Jay Apt, professor at the Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering.
“If you set that puppy too low, it’s going to run all the time,” said Apt. “That’s going to do two things, the first is that it is going to use an awful lot of energy and the second is that it’s not going to give recovery time.”
The goal is to allow units to cycle on and off, said Apt, and 78 degrees is a rough estimate for the sweet spot that can vary depending on a building’s insulation.
In California, customers of Pacific Gas & Electric, the nation’s largest utility, can volunteer to let the company control their internet-connected thermostats during heat waves. The program automatically adjusts the thermostat schedule so it uses less energy during times of peak demand.
Customers can get $75 for participating and can opt out of it by simply changing their thermostat to a different temperature. The company does not lock thermostats, PG&E spokesperson Katie Allen said.
California cities and counties, meanwhile, were opening cooling centers.
“We have opened cooling centers in the past, but this heat wave looks like it’s the real thing,” said Dr. Ori Tzvieli, health officer in Contra Costa County east of San Francisco.
Some of the cooling centers will be specifically for homeless people, and an outreach team will also go out to hand out water to the homeless and inform them of available resources, Tzvieli said.
Officials also said the heat would compound the effects of smog. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an alert for unhealthy levels of ozone pollution, especially for children, seniors and those with respiratory and heart conditions.
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Garcia reported from Huntington Beach. Associated Press reporters Olga R. Rodriguez in San Francisco, Adam Beam and Don Thompson in Sacramento, and Colleen Slevin and Jesse Bedayn in Denver contributed to this report. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Californians-asked-to-conserve-power-amid-brutal-17416470.php | 2022-09-03 00:25:31 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Californians-asked-to-conserve-power-amid-brutal-17416470.php |
Increasing business momentum lays a solid foundation for second quarter onwards
TAIPEI, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlight and achievements of Q1 FY23
- Revenue increased by 32% YoY to reach JPY 5.6 billion
- Gross profit reached JPY 2.8 billion with a 32% YoY growth rate
- EBITDA profit increased by 60% YoY with 8% margin on a FX-neutral basis
- Achieved 24.4% YoY growth in customer numbers with last twelve months net revenue retention of 133.8% on FX neutral basis, and a customer churn rate of 0.608%
First quarter exceeds projections to establish a solid foundation for FY23
Appier Group Inc (TSE: 4180), henceforth referred to as Appier, today announced its earnings results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Appier's growth in the first quarter exceeded full-year guidance amidst a traditionally low season[1], while its business momentum increased since the beginning of the year. The company's successful penetration into key accounts and verticals, as well as its continued development into new markets, delivered concrete results and has laid out a solid foundation for the second quarter onwards.
Appier achieved steady growth in its financial performance with a 32% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue, reaching JPY 5.6 billion. Gross profit also showed significant growth, reaching JPY 2.8 billion with a 32% YoY growth rate, while EBITDA increased by 60% YoY to reach JPY 418 million with a 8% margin on a FX-neutral basis. Appier continues to accelerate its product innovation via various generative AI (GenAI) integrations to strengthen its core competence, as brands look to the next generation of technologies to further enhance their marketing strategies.
Continuing the momentum from the previous quarters, Appier performed well in the US and EMEA, reporting a 77% YoY revenue growth, and representing 14% of total revenue from 10% a year ago, underscoring its success in cultivating new markets and in meeting market demand for innovative technologies that drive change.
Expansion to accelerate on the back of dual growth engines via Digital Content and Ecommerce sectors
Appier achieved a 24% YoY growth in its overall customer base, with the majority of new customers coming from the Digital Content and Ecommerce sectors. In addition, the company reported a last twelve months net revenue retention (LTM NRR) of 133.8% on FX neutral basis, while its overall customer churn rate remained low at 0.608%. Appier's annual recurring revenue currently constitutes over 95% of total revenues, highlighting the company's stable growth and overall momentum.
Appier's continuous growth trajectory this quarter was attributed to better upselling, product synergy enhancement, and continuous expansion in existing customers, while its overall strategic focus remained on the acquisition of large enterprise customers. Despite the first quarter being a generally low season with clients' limited marketing activities, the company's performance has exceeded the full year guidance. Appier also expects further growth momentum in the upcoming quarters.
Northeast Asia's vertical growth and continuous US and EMEA market development serve as dual growth drivers
Appier also expects increased momentum from this quarter onwards, due to the addition of key accounts in Digital Content, particularly in South Korea. The company's breakdown of markets showed that Northeast Asia (66%) remained stable, with deeper penetration across verticals such as Digital Content and consistent growth from existing customers in ECommerce. The US and EMEA (14%) markets continued to deliver significant product value to customers, with a focus on acquiring new customers, scalability, ROI-driven upsell, and strength in the Digital Content sector.
"Our combined growth engine market strategy, consisting of both the Digital Content and ECommerce sectors, allows us to balance revenue streams and cope with macro economic uncertainties. This position allows us to keep pace well with the rapidly evolving business trends and sustain long-term robust growth," said Dr. Chih-Han Yu, CEO and Co-Founder of Appier. "By combining Appier's sophisticated GenAI algorithms with OpenAI's ChatGPT language models, our customers can embrace cutting-edge solutions and harness the value of AI easily."
Empowering marketing with a full suite of GenAI technology enhancements
Appier is consistently driving product innovation through the integration of industry-leading technology into its entire suite of products. Through the combination of Appier's in-house GenAI technology with ChatGPT features, enterprises can significantly enhance their productivity through advertising tools, conversational marketing, and automated content generation.
- CrossX - AIXPERT: Limited or ineffective interest segments is one of marketers' painpoints, making it hard to create various versions for multiple paid channels. With GenAI powered interest segment and parameter expansions, along with ChatGPT's domain knowledge, marketers can efficiently identify the most appealing interest clusters to acquire high-value users. Based on AI predicted performance metrics and audience overlap rate, marketers can also optimize ads content across channels to achieve better campaign Return on Ad Spend (ROAS).
- AIQUA: Generating marketing copy and creating multiple versions for campaign A/B testing can be time-consuming and challenging for marketers. With the support of GenAI technology, marketers can use basic text input to create multiple language versions[2], custom lengths, and tones (formal, friendly, uplifting, playful, humorous) in a few seconds.
- BotBonnie: In the past, it was difficult for customer service professionals to provide a quick and detailed response to each customer. After integrating ChatGPT, the reply generation process can now be automated. AI assistant for live chat can also provide rewrite suggestions and adjust the response languages[3], length or tones (professional, friendly, empathetic, confident) for different situations, enabling better results from conversational commerce and customer satisfaction.
With the integration of GenAI into its product lines, Appier believes that they will provide strong practical value to enterprises and improve marketing performance and efficiency for brands. The enhanced solutions with an intuitive interface also empower brands to support the entire buyer journey, creating greater value and memorable customer experiences.
About Appier
Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and US, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit www.appier.com for more company information and visit ir.appier.com/en/ for more IR information.
[1]On the quarterly seasonality characteristics, Q1 is a naturally lower season for marketing activities. Q3 and Q4 are high seasons for Ecommerce, while Q2 and Q3 are high seasons for Digital Content.
[2] AIQUA now can support English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages and will support Vietnamese, Thai, and Bahasa in Q2 2023.
[3] BotBonnie can now support English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Los Angeles Angels rallied from a six-run deficit in the seventh inning and a three-run deficit in the ninth before they walked off in the 10th on an unlikely Astros error.
The Halos can only hope their next win is a little bit less grueling than the 13-12 victory that snapped their six-game losing streak Saturday night.
Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 33rd homer to key the Angels' ninth-inning rally, and rookie Trey Cabbage scored on rookie shortstop Grae Kessinger's throwing error in the 10th.
Kessinger threw wide of first base while attempting to turn an easy inning-ending double play on Taylor Ward's grounder. Cabbage scored in only his second major league game to set off a wild celebration for the Angels, concluding their second victory in 12 games in improbable fashion.
“To say that win was needed is an understatement,” Angels manager Phil Nevin said.
Kessinger entered the game in the bottom of the 10th after starting shortstop Jeremy Peña felt a right hamstring injury while batting in the top of the inning. Houston starter Framber Valdez also left the game with an apparent left calf injury in the seventh, but manager Dusty Baker said the team is hopeful both injuries were only cramps.
“They started hitting us all over the ballpark,” Baker said. “You just hate to end the game like that. Just a bad, bad loss for us.”
The AL West rivals combined for 18 runs in the final four innings, and Houston's bullpen imploded, allowing eight hits and eight runs — six earned.
The Angels tied tied it 9-9 in the seventh on Mike Moustakas’ dramatic three-run homer. Chas McCormick put Houston back ahead with a two-run homer in the eighth, and Yainer Diaz added an RBI single in the ninth to put the Astros up 12-9.
Star closer Ryan Pressly hadn't allowed a hit since June 15 before he blew that three-run lead, starting with Ohtani's 404-foot leadoff shot to center. Hunter Renfroe’s RBI single tied it in the ninth, but Pressly eventually stranded two Angels in scoring position.
“It gives us a lot of momentum moving forward,” Moustakas said. “A lot happened throughout that game, and we found a way to come back and win. That shows we can do it. Fantastic team win.”
All-Star closer Carlos Estevez (3-1) pitched a scoreless 10th inning for Los Angeles, and Phil Maton (2-3) lost without allowing a hit.
José Abreu hit a three-run homer during a five-run seventh inning for the Astros, but the Angels responded with an even bigger rally that included rookie Zach Neto’s two-run homer.
Neto connected off Valdez, who abruptly left with an athletic trainer two pitches later, midway through Ohtani's at-bat. Valdez matched his career high with 13 strikeouts, but yielded seven hits and five runs on 103 pitches.
Kyle Tucker drove in three runs for the Astros.
Reid Detmers yielded four runs on five hits and three walks over six innings for the Angels.
GOOD RESPONSE
In the second inning, Luis Rengifo hit only his second homer since June 7. The infielder got pulled from Friday’s loss when he failed to hustle after the ball following an error, allowing Houston’s runners to advance. Rengifo took postgame responsibility for his lapse.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Astros: Yordan Alvarez worked out in Houston, and the slugger is feeling better after falling ill earlier in the week, manager Dusty Baker said. Alvarez's rehab assignment for his right oblique strain was delayed by his illness. Houston still doesn't know when he'll head to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Angels: Ohtani is tentatively expected to make his next mound start Friday against Pittsburgh despite the minor finger injuries that have hampered his past three starts, Nevin said. Ohtani is bothered by a finger blister and by a cracked fingernail. ... Brandon Drury (bruised left shoulder) and rookie C Logan O'Hoppe (labrum) both began hitting off a tee this weekend. Drury was injured June 27, but hopes to return next week. O'Hoppe has been out since late April, and he's on track for a possible return in August.
UP NEXT
Houston's Cristian Javier (7-1, 4.34 ERA) goes after his first victory in six starts in the series finale Sunday when he faces the Halos' Tyler Anderson (4-2, 5.25 ERA).
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‘I swam forever’: Son swims to rescue mother from flooded home after Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (CNN) - As Floridians begin to fully grasp the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Ian, stories of heroism are emerging.
Johnny Lauder said he waded through nearly half a mile of flooded streets to rescue his mother as the waters rose inside her home.
“I swam forever. I just wanted to get there. I knew time was of the essence,” Lauder said.
He said he pushed his mother’s wheelchair through the flood waters to get her to dry land.
“She’s warm, she’s safe and that’s all that matters,” Lauder said.
Federal, state, and local agencies, along with volunteers, continue their work on the ground in Florida, from rescues to helping start the rebuild.
Some island communities remain cut off from the mainland, but Florida Department of Transportation workers are working on a temporary bridge to reconnect Pine Island.
“This is not necessarily going to be a bridge you’re going to want to go 45 miles per hour over maybe, but at least you’ll have connectivity to the mainland,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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Florida teen runs mile in several New England states to honor fallen first responders
Florida teen runs mile in several New England states to honor fallen first responders
WHAT A GREAT EFFORT THAT WAS. TROY LYNCH REPORTING. AND LATER TODAY, A TEEN FLORIDA WILL BE RUNNING A MILE IN RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. HONOR OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS. IT’S PART OF A NONPROFIT CALLED RUNNING FOR HEROES, WHICH RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR FAMILY OF THOSE WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. ZAKARIYA CARTLIDGE FOUNDED NONPROFIT IN 2019 WHEN HE WAS TEN YEARS OLD. SINCE THEN, HE’S RUN MORE THAN 1300 MILES IN SEVERAL STATES. HE PLANS TO BEGIN THE ONE MILE RUN
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Florida teen runs mile in several New England states to honor fallen first responders
A teen from Florida is running a mile in Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire in honor of fallen first responders.The run is a part of a nonprofit called Running 4 Heroes, which raises awareness and funds for families of those who died in the line of duty.Zechariah Cartledge founded the nonprofit in 2019 when he was 10 years old. Since then, he's run more than 1,300 miles across several states.His run started Sunday afternoon on Haverhill Street in Seabrook, New Hampshire.
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A teen from Florida is running a mile in Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Hampshire in honor of fallen first responders.
The run is a part of a nonprofit called Running 4 Heroes, which raises awareness and funds for families of those who died in the line of duty.
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MUNICH, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei unveiled the OlympusMons Challenges 2023 and the winners of the OlympusMons Awards 2022 at the Innovative Data Infrastructure Forum (IDI Forum) 2023, with the aim of inspiring global scientists to tackle technical problems in data storage.
Technological innovation requires theoretical breakthroughs, as well as technological inventions, prototypes, and applications, all of which depend on collaboration across industry, academic communities, and research institutes. Huawei has announced OlympusMons Challenges for four consecutive years, helping guide the direction of research in the global data storage field. By overcoming key technical challenges, Huawei intends to put high-level scientific research into practice, and lead to a win-win collaboration.
Professor Onur Mutlu's team at ETH Zurich, which won the OlympusMons Awards 2022, researched data-centric converged storage and computing network systems, developing innovative adaptive optimization algorithms that accelerate the upgrade of the storage architecture.
At this summit, Huawei announced two major challenges for the OlympusMons Awards 2023: Storage with Ultimate Per-Bit Cost Efficiency, and Data Resilience and Services Oriented towards Multi-Cloud Environments. Huawei hopes to work with the academic community to build high-quality data storage systems that are characterized by data-centric storage architecture, efficient data use and governance technologies for new applications, data resilience, and proactive safeguards.
Joan Serra-Sagristà, Professor from the Department of Information and Communications Engineering, Autonomous University of Barcelona, introduced the third Global Data Compression Competition (GDCC), which is co-hosted by the university and Huawei, inviting software engineers, researchers, students and enthusiasts to take part. The competition will encompass eight major challenges dedicated to lossless compression algorithm, with 171,000 euros in total prize money having been set aside. Individuals and teams who achieve the highest compression rates and performance will be declared winners.
Dr. Cheng Zhuo, Chief Technical Research Expert of Huawei Data Storage, delivered a keynote speech at the event, entitled "Innovations Towards Next-Generation Storage Architecture", noting that as enterprises achieve digitalization on an accelerated timeline, data storage innovation will proceed in six key areas: capacity, performance, and reliability, efficiency, resilience, and a multi-cloud ecosystem.
The development of the data storage industry requires widespread collaboration, and Huawei Data Storage will continue to work with industry and academic to develop smart, digital, and sustainable solutions of tomorrow.
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TO THE EDITOR:
I had the pleasure of watching Bill G. Schuette in-person at the League of Women Voters Forum at Midland City Hall and I can say without hesitation that Bill G. Schuette is the person this district needs to represent us in Lansing.
Bill has a consistent track record of being prepared, working hard, and listening to the voters. We need a state representative who is informed and prepared to represent us and only Bill has taken the time to actually listen to the issues that are on the hearts of the voters: spiraling inflation resulting in higher prices at the gas station and grocery stores, transparency in government, and ensuring parents have a say in their children's education.
I know Bill has traveled from one end of the district to the other visiting with voters and he will bring that same work ethic in Lansing.
I encourage everyone to vote for Bill G. Schuette on Nov. 8.
AARON MAJORANA
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“ Close ” is a crushing story of grief told with grace by Belgian director Lukas Dhont. At its heart is a friendship, loving and deep, between two 13-year-old boys, Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav De Waele), in the countryside.
It is summertime when we meet them, playing and dreaming and out of breath running through fields of colorful flowers and biking on idyllic dirt roads. They are affectionate and sweet. At their frequent sleepovers, Leo delicately blows on Remi’s neck before they close their eyes. He watches Remi with pure adoration as he practices the oboe. One imagines they are not too far away from being more physical with one another, but for now, it’s just pure intimacy.
It’s a beautiful and confusing and sometimes embarrassing moment of life and friendship that girls know all too well, but rarely is this sort of pre-sexual intimacy depicted with boys on screen. By 13, at least in past generations, many boys have already been societally shamed out of such public displays of tenderness with their own gender.
Leo and Remi’s peaceful, private summer comes to an end when school starts and their classmates immediately single out the pair for their closeness. They aren't ashamed at first but soon become aware of the gaze of others who want answers. Some girls ask if they’re together. Leo says no, they’re just like brothers. And the boys notice too, and soon Leo is angry and decides to distance himself from Remi. He starts playing sports and making new friends. And one morning he doesn’t wait for him to ride bikes to school together. These sort of slights and subtle changes are the stuff of tragedy for any young person.
But then something very big happens. Stop reading if you’d rather not know.
It’s not hard to guess what that is with a score that is melancholic and wistful long before (it’s also in the ratings guidelines). There may be some who consider it a spoiler, but this is not something I would want anyone to be surprised by, especially not those who’ve experienced this kind of loss themselves.
For Leo, it both comes out of nowhere and also not. He and his classmates go on a school trip one day and arrive back at school to find all their parents waiting for them. Leo doesn’t even want to get off the bus. His mother (Léa Drucker) has to come on to retrieve him and tell him what happened. Both Drucker and Émilie Dequenne, as Remi’s mother, deliver beautiful, heartbreaking supporting performances. But the film belongs to the magnetic Dambrine, who is both perfectly his age and disarmingly wise.
Many directors and writers might choose to end their stories here, but Dhont places this moment right in the middle of his film, daring to show the uncomfortable aftermath and grief of a 13-year-old worried it's his fault and missing his friend.
If there is a criticism to be made of “Close” it’s that we don’t get to know Remi all that well before he’s gone. Leo is the more talkative one. Remi is quiet and contemplative. He’ll show up to Leo’s hockey practice and follow Leo along the plastic divider. It makes for a beautiful shot and drills in the awkwardness that Leo feels in the moment, but it’s also not something I believed. The same effect could have been achieved by having him simply sit in the stands instead of making him do something so strange.
It’s interesting that “Close” has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association. This is certainly not anything the filmmaker has any say over, but this is also the type of film that younger people should see. Bullying and suicide and accidental cruelty happen in middle schools, and “Close” is at least partially about the danger of not being able to talk about what you’re feeling when you’re feeling it.
“Close,” an A24 release in theaters Friday, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for, “thematic material, suicide, brief strong language.” Running time: 105 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.
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MPA Definition of PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
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First three episodes of Meet Me In The Kitchen now available to stream
VANCOUVER, BC, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Little Kitchen Academy (LKA), the key ingredient for an independent child and the first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen, announced the launch of their podcast, Meet Me In The Kitchen, hosted by renowned broadcaster, Scott Rintoul. The podcast was inspired by Little Kitchen Academy and the purpose-driven and passionate individuals involved with the brand who are changing lives from scratch, one child at a time. Three episodes were released today featuring: LKA Co-Founders/Co-CEOs Felicity and Brian Curin; the CEO of BIRKENSTOCK Americas David Kahan, an Advisory Board Member for LKA; and Felicity and Brian's three daughters, who are all instructors at Little Kitchen Academy. Episodes are available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Little Kitchen Academy website.
Inspired by Little Kitchen Academy, Meet Me in the Kitchen will tell intimate, unexpected stories that explore the common threads of humanity and illuminate what brings us together. Through the power of dialogue and storytelling, the podcast will share the purpose-driven people and brands passionate about building a more educated, able, and healthy society.
"In the process of building Little Kitchen Academy, we were humbled by the incredible people who wanted to be a part of this brand and by the students, parents, instructors, and partners who have chosen to join us in changing lives from scratch," said Felicity Curin, co-founder/co-CEO and COO. "The reason I think this podcast is so powerful is it gives us the opportunity to share the beauty and joy we experience every day at Little Kitchen Academy with parents and the public. I see this as an opportunity for parents to meet the people making the decisions behind LKA, to understand why they make those decisions, and to explore how the people behind this brand are creating an incredible experience for their child. I hope this podcast will spark the curiosity of our parents just like our Instructors do every day with our students."
After the idea emerged, there was no doubt for the Curins who should host these deep, honest, inspiring conversations. They immediately reached out to seasoned broadcasting professional Scott Rintoul. Rintoul has been a fixture in sports broadcasting for the past twenty years, starting at the iconic Sports Page before weaving Sportsnet and multiple sports radio stations into his resume. In addition to reporting on a vast array of local sports during that span, he has covered numerous major sporting events, including multiple Grey Cups & Super Bowls, a Stanley Cup Final, and the 2010 Olympics. He is also a proud member of the LKA Family. His wife Fiona Rintoul is the Global Director of Franchise Partner Support for Little Kitchen Academy and the sister of LKA co-Founder and co-CEO Felicity Curin. Scott and Fiona's two children, Abigail and Emily, also play a starring role in much of LKA's marketing and will be featured in a future episode of the podcast.
The first three episodes of Meet Me In The Kitchen were released today. The first features an in-depth conversation with LKA co-founders and co-CEOs Brian and Felicity Curin about the story of how Little Kitchen Academy came to be and the impact they have seen it have over the past three years since opening the doors at the Flagship location LKA Point Grey, in Vancouver, Canada. The second episode is a fascinating conversation with BIRKENSTOCK Americas CEO David Kahan, exploring his unique experience in developing brands and why he, and BIRKENSTOCK, chose to be a part of Little Kitchen Academy. The third episode features the Curins' three daughters, Bronwyn, Gabriella, and Gwendolyn Curin, discussing what it was like to see their parents develop this concept and why all three have chosen to be a part of the company as Instructors.
"I am honored to be one of the first guests for Meet Me In The Kitchen," said David Kahan, CEO of BIRKENSTOCK Americas. "I feel truly grateful to be at the point in my career where I can work exclusively with purpose-driven brands that I believe in and want to see succeed. Little Kitchen Academy brings such joy to the world, and I am excited for more people to learn about the concept and the people behind it through this podcast."
Meet Me In The Kitchen is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on the Little Kitchen Academy website:
littlekitchenacademy.com/meetmeinthekitchen
About Little Kitchen Academy
Little Kitchen Academy is the key ingredient for an independent child. The first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages three through teen is focused on providing a safe, inspiring, and empowering space for children to identify, develop, and refine their senses. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the concept was co-founded by proven global brand and franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin, his wife, Montessori-trained, culinary expert, and visionary Felicity Curin, and social impact investor and entrepreneur Praveen Varshney, on the belief that by empowering children with practical life skills and knowledge in a positive and joyful environment, they and their company will effect positive lifestyle changes that result in a healthier world. True to its mission, LKA lives to create a more educated, able, and healthy society through mindful, healthy eating choices, and is committed to changing lives, from scratch to consumption. Part of that mission includes empowering students to learn how they can make the world a better place through How Can I Help by Little Kitchen Academy, LKA's signature philanthropic program, supporting Crisis Text Line, The Global FoodBanking Network, Kids Help Phone, and One Tree Planted. In addition to charitable partnerships, LKA has forged strategic global brand partnerships with Iron Chef Cat Cora, AeroGarden, BIRKENSTOCK, ChefWorks, Emeco, ChopValue, Welcome Industries, and PRISE Inc. Little Kitchen Academy's flagship venues are located in Vancouver, B.C., and Los Angeles, Calif.
For a taste of Little Kitchen Academy, visit littlekitchenacademy.com or join its communities on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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Saying ‘I love you’ on Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to break the bank
US will spend $25B+ this Valentine’s Day per the National Retail Federation
Published: Feb. 9, 2023 at 3:33 PM EST|Updated: 25 minutes ago
InvestigateTV - Traditional Valentine’s Day gifts and celebrations can be quite pricey, but there are other ways to celebrate that are easier on your wallet.
The National Retail Federation projects that Americans will spend $25.9 billion this Valentine’s Day with more than half planning to spend almost $200.
Here are several ideas for celebrations that could save you a lot of money:
- Use any gift cards you may have received as holiday gifts
- Talk to your partner about curtailing costs and set mutual expectations
- Plan to have dinner out the weekend before or after when prices may be lower
- Cook dinner at home or get take-out
- Plan and outdoor date and bring wine and appetizers
- Skip Valentine’s themed gifts, which are always full price in February
- Order flowers other than roses to reduce costs, and skip the vase
For more ideas on budget friendly dates, check out NerdWallet’s article on free or cheap activities.
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Iranian officers have accused several foreigners, including a UK diplomat and Polish professor, of spying. Footage on state TV purported to show the foreign nationals collecting soil samples near a missile test site.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards detained several foreigners, state media reported on Wednesday, including the UK's second most senior diplomat in the country.
"These spies were taking earth samples in Iran's central desert where the Revolutionary Guards' aerospace missile exercises were conducted," state TV said.
Footage played on television showed the deputy head of mission at the British Embassy, Giles Whitaker, and his family in central Iran. Whitaker appears to be collecting soil samples in the video.
The UK Foreign Office denied that its diplomat was arrested, calling the report "completely false."
Other detainees included the husband of Austria's cultural attache in Iran and Polish university professor Maciej Walczak The professor, along with three colleagues, was in Iran on a scientific exchange program. There was also footage purporting to show Walczak taking pieces of soil from the ground.
Iranian media said their alleged sample collection coincided with a missile test in Iran's southern Kerman province.
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have arrested dozens of dual nationals and foreigners in recent years, mostly on espionage and security-related charges. A Belgian humanitarian worker, as well as a French couple who were sightseeing in Iran have all been detained in recent months for alleged spying or "agitating."
The detentions follow rising tensions over the rapid advancement of Iran's nuclear work, while talks to revive the landmark 2015 nuclear agreement have stalled.
Rights groups have accused the Islamic Republic of trying to win concessions from other countries through arrests on security charges that may have been trumped up. Although Tehran denies this, British-Iranian journalist Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was released after six years in prison in late March, immediately after the UK paid hundreds of millions of pounds that Tehran claimed it had owed them for decades.
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New Insights From Lucas Systems 'Voice of the Warehouse Worker' Market Study
WEXFORD, Pa., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warehouse workers value technology so much that they are willing to take a pay cut and switch jobs to use tech to help them do their jobs better, according to market study insights released today from Lucas Systems.
The study polled 500 U.S. on-floor warehouse workers during May 2022 and is the first of its kind to examine workers' relationships with technology as well as their fears, expectations, and perceptions about their daily jobs. Developed as the 'Voice of the Warehouse Worker', the study was conducted by Wakefield Research for Lucas Systems, a pioneer in providing software for warehouse workers and supervisors over the last 24 years.
In the study, nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) on-floor workers said they would consider a pay cut at another company for an opportunity to use technology if it helps them in their job. Workers also said they are physically spent, spending over a third of their day walking and would welcome tech's help in the form of robots or other tech tools.
"Having pioneered software used by tens of thousands of on-floor warehouse workers, we're always seeking input. We're interested in how to make on-floor worker jobs easier and better and what keeps them at their employers or encourages them to look elsewhere," says Lucas Systems Chief Marketing Officer Ken Ramoutar.
Other market study insights:
- Workers want to stay with their employer but feel improvements are necessary to make their jobs easier. Workers generally anticipate staying at their current employer for at least three years (74%) with 35% anticipating a tenure longer than five years.
- 75% of workers say physical strain in their jobs takes a larger toll on them than the mental strain. The leading cause of physical strain is carrying and/or lifting followed by walking and/or traveling.
- Top causes of mental strain include meeting performance or incentive goals and objectives (25%) and safely maneuvering around the warehouse (20%).
- Workers see robots as productive allies but fear increased quotas. More than 2 in 5 believe robots will reduce physical stress (46%) or help them achieve better speed in item picking (44%) or better accuracy (40%).
In the study, workers perceived their company's technology as an investment in them. Lucas Systems says this is meaningful in an industry already facing a labor shortage.
"If workers equate tech investments with the company's willingness to help them, it shows us that tech for on-floor warehouse workers plays a vital role in attracting and retaining employees in addition to its role in improving warehouse operations and performance," says Ramoutar.
More market study insights can be found here.
Lucas Systems helps companies transform their distribution center by dramatically increasing worker productivity, operational agility, and customer and worker satisfaction using voice and AI optimization technologies. www.lucasware.com
CONTACT: Jill Berardi, jill@berardigroup.com
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills receiver Stefon Diggs says he’s not the one who started the verbal exchange he and Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander had in the tunnel before and after pre-game warmups.
Whatever the case might be, Diggs and the AFC-leading Bills sure got in the last word on Sunday night.
Diggs had a game-high six catches for 108 yards and ran a perfect route in making a 26-yard touchdown catch in a 27-17 win over over the Packers, who are off to their worst start eight games into a season under Aaron Rodgers.
“I don’t give a (hoot) who started it. I’ll finish it, you know what I’m saying. I got the win” Diggs said, without going into detail over what sparked the verbal exchange.
“It’s the most talking that’s ever been with another team because I don’t know why. We don’t really do too much talking,” he added. “I’m going to continue to be a leader and I’m going to lead by example. And I’m not going to get pushed around by nobody.”
Alexander disputed Diggs’ claim by saying he didn’t know who started things, which began when Diggs was spotted running sideways and yelling at the cornerback on their way out of the tunnel. Their feud continued as the teams filed back to their locker rooms.
“I always thought he was a decent receiver, but not much I can say about him,” Alexander said.
In an outing that was both chippy — Packers linebacker Quay Walker getting ejected for shoving Bills practice squad tight end Zach Davidson on the sideline — and sloppy, the Bills (6-1) never trailed in winning their fourth straight and matched their best start to a season since 1993.
In the meantime, the showdown between two of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, Rodgers and Buffalo’s Josh Allen, never really materialized.
Allen finished 13 of 25 for 218 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. He added 49 yards rushing, including a powerful 20-yard gain on third-and-14 to set up his 1-yard TD pass to Dawson Knox that opened the scoring.
Allen was unhappy with the two interceptions he threw in the fourth quarter, which briefly gave the Packers life.
Rodgers, meantime, was unable to will the Packers to victory a week after he called out teammates, cited too many mental errors and shared the blame following a 23-21 loss at Washington.
Rodgers’ message following the latest loss was more understated this time.
“I think the most important thing is to take a beat. After a frustration like this, the last thing you want is to respond in emotion,” the four-time MVP said. “So take a beat, let it sit. There’s not a whole lot to say after the game that is really going to spark the team, I don’t think.”
The three-time defending NFC North champion Packers dropped to 3-5. The four-game skid is the second-longest under Rodgers and the team’s worst since 2016. Green Bay hasn’t been 3-5 since 2006, Brett Favre’s second-to-last season.
Rodgers finished 19 of 30 for 203 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He was limited by an injury-depleted group of receivers. Green Bay was already missing veterans Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Randall Cobb (ankle), and then lost Christian Watson to a concussion in the first quarter.
Rookie Romeo Doubs had a 19-yard TD catch in the second quarter, and fellow rookie Samori Toure caught a 37-yard TD pass — the second catch of his career — with 6:32 remaining.
The lack of a downfield threat — especially after the Packers traded Davante Adams to Las Vegas this offseason — remains a concern for Rodgers.
“We’re going to have to push the ball down the field in order to win in this league,” said Rodgers, who completed just three passes beyond 20 yards.
The only thing Rodgers beat was the point spread. Green Bay came in as a 10 1/2-point underdog, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, the most in the quarterback’s 15 years as a starter.
The Bills, meantime, continue a season-opening stretch in which they’ve defeated three NFL MVP quarterbacks, following a 23-20 win over Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Oct. 2, and a 24-20 win over Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs two weeks ago.
“It shows the type of character that we got in the locker room,” pass-rusher Von Miller said of the Bills staying poised amid the trash-talking and with the defense allowing a season-worst 398 yards offense, and 208 yards rushing.
STREAKING
The loss ended Rodgers’ streak of 13 straight wins in prime-time outings, which had been the longest in the NFL since 1970. … The Packers fell to 0-7 in road games against the Bills. … Diggs, who spent his first five NFL seasons with the Packers’ NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings, became the first player to score a touchdown in eight consecutive games against Green Bay. Randy Moss scored for the Vikings in seven straight meetings with the Packers.
INJURIES
Packers: Watson, who returned after missing two games with a knee injury, was ruled out after sustaining a concussion midway through the first quarter. … Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell did not return after hurting his knee in the first half.
Bills: S Jordan Poyer was ruled out in the fourth quarter with an elbow injury..
UP NEXT
Packers: Close out three-game road stretch at Detroit next Sunday.
Bills: At the New York Jets next Sunday.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Cabell Midland grad and Wake Forest transfer, JJ Roberts, is now back home playing for the Thundering Herd.
Roberts spent the last three seasons with Wake Forest.
In 2020, as a true freshman, he appeared in eight games including one start at Louisville.
Then in 2021, he saw action in all 14 games, including the ACC title game and the Gator Bowl Game.
Roberts finished 2021 with 21 tackles, two forced fumbles, three pass breakups, and an interception against NC State – who Marshall will face on October 7th.
In high school, JJ won the 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year, and helped lead Cabell Midland to a 14-1 record that year; their only loss against Martinsburg in the state title game.
He says he grew up watching Marshall football. So to finally be here, is still surreal.
“I’m really enjoying it,” said Roberts. “I’m just super happy. Like to be on the playing on that field, when I was watching the games growing up, and now I’m on the field… it’s crazy. It still doesn’t feel real, but at the same time, like it’s happening. I don’t know how to explain it. I really don’t. I’m just super stoked to be back out there, you know.”
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WASHINGTON — So many TV shows, so few nominees who will end up clutching trophies at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
A total of 25 awards will be presented during the Sept. 12 ceremony, including in the glamour categories of acting and best comedy, drama and limited series. Past winners Jean Smart ("Hacks") and Bill Hader ("Barry") are among the contenders.
The overall field is highly competitive, with an unprecedented twist: Netflix’s South Korean phenomenon “Squid Game” is the first non–English language drama to be nominated for an Emmy.
While predicting victors this year is like one of those daunting “Squid Game” contests, Associated Press Television Writer Lynn Elber and AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy foolishly soldier on.
DRAMA SERIES
Nominees: “Better Call Saul”; “Euphoria”; “Ozark”; “Severance”; “Squid Game”; “Stranger Things”; “Succession”; “Yellowjackets.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: “Severance,” the vicious satire of office culture could not have asked for better timing, just as many white-collar workers were making their first tentative steps back — and questioning why. It is just brilliant, unpredictable and haunting.
Will win: Although both my innie and my outie think it should be “Severance,” the winner will be “Succession.” Not a bad step, just an easy one.
ELBER:
Should win: “Severance” captures the zeitgeist of worker discontent, but let’s consider “Squid Game” and its take on soul-destroying poverty. It's wholly original and, yes, gruesome. That didn't hurt four-time winner “Game of Thrones.”
Will win: “Succession” won the last time it competed, in 2020, and the antics of the rich and scheming Roy family are as engrossing a peep show as ever.
COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: “Abbott Elementary”; “Barry”; “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; “Hacks”; “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “Ted Lasso”; “What We Do in the Shadows.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: The mockumentary “Abbott Elementary,″ a true workplace comedy in the vein of “The Office” or “Superstore.” How it is so specific to a group of underfunded teachers in Philadelphia and yet universal is the magic.
Will win: “Only Murders in the Building,” an uncontroversial and uninspired choice, as safe as an Upper West Side doorman building. Who can look at Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez and tell them they get no Emmy?
ELBER:
Should win: Raise your hand if you know the answer. “Abbott Elementary” is the rare sitcom that clicked from the start, with its characters, stories and heart all in the right place.
Will win: “Abbott Elementary,” despite the odds against an old-school network entry winning against flashier cable and streaming rivals. It hasn't happened since “Modern Family” won in 2014.
ACTRESS, DRAMA
Nominees: Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve”; Laura Linney, “Ozark”; Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”; Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve”; Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”; Zendaya, “Euphoria.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: Linney hasn’t won for “Ozark” and she deserves it for going from dutiful wife to a cunning mastermind over the four seasons.
Will win: Oh, who richly deserves her first Emmy after four years of “Killing Eve.” Comer and Zendaya have their statuettes; TV academy voters will bid Oh goodbye with one, too.
ELBER:
Should win and will win: Versatile, long-admired actor Lynskey gets her first Emmy for her role as Shauna, who has umm, meaty secrets. Zendaya's second win for her gutsy work in “Euphoria” is deserved, but voters favor change in this category.
ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES
Nominees: Jason Bateman, “Ozark”; Brian Cox, “Succession”; Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”; Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”; Adam Scott, “Severance”; Jeremy Strong, “Succession.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: Scott for playing two roles on “Severance,” a worker bee and a grieving widow. The former “Parks and Recreation” star is here an everyman, just sputtering through his day, with damage lurking beneath the suit and tie.
Will win: Odenkirk, never nominated for “Breaking Bad,” should have at least one Emmy at home for “Better Call Saul.” Or Cox, who had a rip-roaring season on “Succession.”
ELBER:
Should win and will win: A category of heavyweights for sure, with all the above worthy. But Cox triumphs as the wily magnate scrabbling to control his empire and out-maneuver his equally venal brood.
ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Kaley Cuoco, “The Flight Attendant”; Elle Fanning, “The Great”; Issa Rae, “Insecure”; Jean Smart, “Hacks.”
ELBER:
Should win: Brunson's idealistic young schoolteacher is endearing and, as she begins to learn how to survive bureaucracy, growing before our eyes. Plus, teachers deserve respect.
Will win: Smart. Back-to-back wins have become rare in the age of peak TV (read: unending stream of shows), but her portrayal of a veteran comedian refusing to say uncle reached new levels of vulnerability and grit.
KENNEDY:
Should win and will win: Smart, her character vicious in anger, driven in her career, but this season also sowing a maternal and soft side. Besides, her other Emmy for “Hacks” is lonely.
ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: Donald Glover, “Atlanta”; Bill Hader, “Barry”; Nicholas Hoult, “The Great”; Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building.”
ELBER:
Should win: Can we get a twofer for Martin and Short, whose chemistry and playfulness makes the series? (With a nod to co-star Selena Gomez; her droll tolerance of the pair adds the perfect note.)
Will win: Hader's portrayal of a hitman-turned-actor who can't escape his past is the core of a viciously satirical, addictive brew. A third Emmy is his reward.
KENNEDY:
Should win: Hoult, playing a vain, unpredictable, glass-breaking, headbutting and unethical Peter III of Russia in “The Great,” sucking the oxygen from every scene. It's a frat-boy role but hard to nail like Hoult. “Let us hope my seed has found purchase,” he says after an encounter with the queen, and I agree.
Will win: Hader. Everyone loves Hader.
LIMITED SERIES
Nominees: “Dopesick”; “The Dropout”; “Inventing Anna”; “The White Lotus”; “Pam & Tommy.”
ELBER:
Should win: “Dopesick” is a granular dissection of the roots of America's devastating opioid crisis focused on both its victims and villains. Television at its relevant best.
Will win: “The Dropout." Let's face it: Seeing a Silicon Valley's high-flier brought down a peg or further is a guilty pleasure, and the story of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' spectacular fall is punchily told.
KENNEDY:
Should win: “The Dropout,” agreed, a rise and fall — as well as a trip back to her teenage years — so well told that viewers could almost feel sorry for Holmes, or at least understand how her fraud could happen.
Will win: “The White Lotus,” a satire of wealth, entitlement and privilege was this cycle's lite “Big Little Lies,” and it was the splashiest show about rich white people being horrible, which weirdly all the nominees this time had elements of.
ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES
Nominees: Colin Firth, “The Staircase”; Andrew Garfield, “Under the Banner of Heaven”; Oscar Isaac, “Scenes from a Marriage”; Michael Keaton, “Dopesick”; Himesh Patel, “Station Eleven”; Sebastian Stan, “Pam & Tommy.”
ELBER:
Should win and will win: Michael Keaton, for his restrained portrayal of a small-town doctor who's ensnared by opioids at incalculable cost, to him and his patients. The Oscar-winning star is a gift to the small screen.
KENNEDY:
Should win: Isaac, who in “Scenes from a Marriage” whipsaws from being tightly controlled to impulsive, a little befuddled, liable to snap and always human as his heart broke.
Will win: Keaton, who always it seems is an underestimated talent, shining in a role perfectly suited to him: a sweet local doctor gradually understanding the horror he has helped create. A little too perfect, but, hey.
ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES
Nominees: Toni Collette, “The Staircase”; Julia Garner, “Inventing Anna”; Lily James, “Pam & Tommy”; Sarah Paulson, “Impeachment: American Crime Story”; Margaret Qualley, “Maid”; Amanda Seyfried, “The Dropout.”
ELBER:
Should win: Qualley did justice to a rarely seen screen character — a struggling, blue-collar single mom — with a nuanced, breakout performance in “Maid.”
Will win: Seyfried, whose portrayal of an ill-fated Silicon Valley whiz kid in “The Dropout” was a pull-out-the-stops barn burner.
KENNEDY:
Should win and will win: We’ll no doubt see all these actors again at the Emmys, but this year it is all about Seyfried, who played a fraudster with a Yoda-loving, Mandarin-speaking, munching-on-a-scorpion and dancing poorly essence. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/entertainment-news/emmy-awards-2022-preditctions-list/507-af2d1ef2-e167-4e0b-9712-403dfbf83643 | 2022-09-12 21:42:06 | 0 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/entertainment-news/emmy-awards-2022-preditctions-list/507-af2d1ef2-e167-4e0b-9712-403dfbf83643 |
" Black Adam," the Dwayne Johnson-fronted DC superhero film, kept its hold on the No. 1 spot at the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. Down 59% from its launch, "Black Adam" added $27.7 million in ticket sales, bringing its domestic total to $111.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Johnson spent a decade trying to bring the character to the big screen and has visions for follow-ups involving Superman. But the future of “Black Adam” is not written quite yet. The Warner Bros. film carried a hefty price tag of $200 million and a sequel has not been officially greenlit.
But big changes are afoot at DC—the studio just announced a new leadership team of Peter Safran and James Gunn, whose love for propping up little-known comic book characters is well-documented. And on Sunday, Johnson posted a note to his 344 million Instagram followers about the end of the world press tour, thanking those who worked behind the scenes to launch "our NEW DC FRANCHISE known as BLACK ADAM."
Bucking recent romantic comedy trends, moviegoers remained curious about “Ticket to Paradise,” Universal’s Julia Roberts and George Clooney destination romp, which fell only 37% in weekend two to claim second place. The genre has not been the most reliable bet at the box office lately, with films like “Bros” stumbling in theaters, but the star power of Roberts and Clooney is proving hard to resist. “Ticket to Paradise” added $10 million from 3,692 North American theaters, bringing its domestic total to $33.7 million. Globally, it’s grossed $119.4 million to date.
Horror movies, meanwhile, claimed spots three through five on the weekend before Halloween on Monday. Lionsgate’s “Prey for the Devil” opened in third place with $7 million from 2,980 theaters. Notably, it is the only of the three horror films that carried a PG-13 rating. The others were R-rated.
Paramount’s “Smile” took fourth place in its fifth weekend with another $5.1 million, bringing its domestic total to $92.4 million (on a $17 million budget), while “Halloween Ends” landed in fifth place in its third weekend with $3.8 million. “Ends,” which has grossed $60.3 million in North America, was released simultaneously on NBC Universal’s streaming service Peacock.
Chinonye Chukwu’s Mamie Till-Mobley film “Till” went wide this weekend, adding $2.8 million. Boasting a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, the United Artists Releasing film has gotten good word of mouth with much of it centered on Danielle Deadwyler’s performance.
This weekend, James Gray's " Armageddon Time " opened in six theaters in New York and Los Angeles, to $72,000. Gray mined his own childhood to tell the story about an 11-year-old in Queens in the fall of 1980. The film, which premiered at Cannes earlier this year, stars Banks Repeta, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins.
This weekend also saw the expansion of several notable films, like Todd Field's " Tár," which expanded to 1,087 theaters nationwide where it grossed $1 million. Cate Blanchett's performance as a renowned composer and conductor won her a top acting prize from the Venice Film Festival last month.
Another Venice-winner, “The Banshees of Inisherin” widened to 58 theaters and 12 new markets over the weekend. The Martin McDonagh film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson earned $540,000. The Searchlight Pictures release will expand to around 800 locations next weekend.
Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun” expanded to 17 locations where it earned $75,242, bringing its cumulative grosses to $166,030. The A24-released father-daughter film starring Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio will continue to expand throughout awards season.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Military delegations from Russia and Ukraine held their governments’ first face-to-face talks in months Wednesday as they tried to reach an agreement on a United Nations plan to export blocked Ukrainian grain to world markets through the Black Sea.
Turkish military officials and U.N. envoys were also taking part in the meeting in Istanbul focused on finding a way to get millions of tons of grain sitting in silos amid the war in Ukraine shipped out of the country’s ports toward the Mediterranean.
The Russian and Ukrainian officials, dressed in civilian clothes, faced each other as the delegations were seated around a large square table.
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, but Russia’s invasion and war has disrupted production and halted shipments, endangering food supplies in many developing countries, especially in Africa, and contributing to higher global food prices.
Turkey has offered to provide safe Black Sea corridors and worked with the U.N., Russia and Ukraine to reach an agreement. The U.N. would establish a center in Istanbul to control the shipments, Turkish officials have said.
Speaking before the talks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told The Associated Press that grain exports from his country’s ports won’t resume without security guarantees to ship owners, cargo owners and Ukraine as an independent nation.
Any agreement needs to ensure that Russia “will respect these corridors, they will not sneak into the harbor and attack ports or that they will not attack ports from the air with their missiles,” he said.
Russian and Ukrainian officials have traded accusations over the stuck grain shipments. Moscow claims Ukraine’s heavily mined ports are causing the delay. Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged that Moscow wouldn’t use the corridors to launch an attack, if the sea mines were removed.
Ukrainian officials have blamed a Russian naval blockade for holding up exports and causing the global food crisis. They remained skeptical of Putin’s pledge not to take advantage of cleared Black Sea corridors to mount an attack, noting that he insisted earlier this year he had no plans to invade Ukraine.
Ahead of the talks, a senior Russian diplomat said Moscow was willing to ensure safe navigation for ships to carry grain from Ukrainian ports but would press for its right to check the vessels for weapons.
Pyotr Ilyichev, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s department for ties with international organizations, said Russia’s military had repeatedly declared its willingness to allow safe shipping corridors in the Black Sea.
Seventy vessels from 16 countries have remained stuck in Ukrainian ports, Ilyichev said, alleging that Ukrainian authorities had barred them from departing.
“Our conditions are clear: We need to have a possibility to control and check the ships to prevent any attempts to smuggle weapons in, and Kyiv must refrain from any provocations,” Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted Ilyichev as saying.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has worked for months to secure a deal that would allow Ukraine to export wheat and other commodities from Odesa, the country’s largest port, and also enable Russia to export grain and fertilizer to global markets.
Asked about Wednesday’s talks, Guterres said Tuesday: “We are working hard, indeed, but there is still a way to go.”
The war has trapped about 22 million tons of grain inside Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. U.N., Turkish and other officials are scrambling for a solution that would empty the silos in time for upcoming harvest in Ukraine. Some grain is being transported through Europe by rail, road and river, but the amount is small compared with sea routes.
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization says the war is endangering food supplies for many developing nations and could worsen hunger for up to 181 million people.
Russia isn’t able to transport its grain either. Moscow argues that Western sanctions on its banking and shipping industries make it impossible for Russia to export food and fertilizer and are scaring off foreign shipping companies.
Complicating the negotiations are accusations that Russia is shipping grain that was stolen from lands in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Turkish ambassador last week after Turkish authorities briefly detained a Russian ship suspected of transporting stolen grain but allowed it to leave and return to a Russian port. A Turkish official said authorities were not able to determine that the ship carried stolen grain.
NATO-member Turkey has retained its close ties to both Moscow and Ukraine. Since the war started, it has hosted a meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers, as well as talks between the two countries’ negotiators.
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Fraser reported from Ankara, Turkey.
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OREGON, USA — The Major League Baseball Draft begins Sunday night in Seattle and Jesuit high school pitcher Noble Meyer won't have to wait long to hear his name called.
"It blows my mind because there's only been a handful of high school pitchers selected in the top ten," said Meyer. "To even be considered that high is a little bit surreal."
Meyer is ranked as a top ten prospect by MLB.com. Listed as the top high school pitcher in the country.
"It really took us all by storm. I wasn't really expecting to be in a position like this."
Standing 6'5", the 18-year-old righty has a variety of pitches in his bag, including a fastball. He'll never forget the first time hitting 100mph on the radar.
"That blew my mind," said Meyer. "I look down at the ipad with the radar on it, I see 100.2. I start jumping up and down. It was one of the biggest moments of my life, I'd say."
Meyer wrapped up his senior season at Jesuit with 142 strikeouts and a 0.406 ERA. He earned Gatorade Oregon Player of the Year honors and helped lead the Crusaders to a state championship game appearance.
"It was more of a family than any other team I've ever played with and a big factor why we did so well."
Meyer fell in love with the game when he was about five years old.
"My dad would take me out to the backyard, while my mom was taking care of my brother and play wiffle ball with the comically large wiffle ball bat," said Meyer. "There I learned to love baseball through that."
Before nearly every Major League club called, Meyer was committed to play at the University of Oregon. His childhood coach, mentor and former big league pitcher, Trevor Wilson, gave him the blueprint.
"He was my coach for a very long time, played for the Giants back in the day and I got to learn what it was like. That really kindled the fire of wanting to be a big leaguer."
His best friend is Paul Wilson, the son of Trevor, has been a brother to him and a source of motivation.
"I always kind of looked up to him, wished I could be that good. I put in the work to hopefully be at the same level because I always dreamed of playing pro ball together."
They're on their way to achieving that goal, together. Wilson is also projected to be selected in the MLB Draft.
"It's a once in a lifetime thing. One in a million."
It's coming full-circle for Meyer, growing up a Mariners fan and going to games as a kid, will be heading back to Seattle to see his dreams come true at the MLB Draft.
"I can't wait to soak it all in."
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As the dog days of summer bear down on Carroll County, a familiar afternoon bustle can be seen along Washington Road in Westminster, as families share ice cream and shakes outside of Hoffman’s Home Made Ice Cream & Deli. For three-quarters of a century, Hoffman’s has been making and serving ice cream to generations of customers.
Jen Middleton, a co-owner of the store, whose great-grandfather Jesse Hoffman founded the ice cream shop in 1947, has been working at Hoffman’s since she was 15 years old. Today, as she watches her own son Logan, 16, work the machines and make the store’s famous ice cream, she appreciates the value her family placed on hard work.
“It makes you feel really good that you are carrying on your grandfather’s mission,” she said.
Middleton’s grandfather, Bob Hoffman, who drove the Hoffman’s ice cream truck after his parents opened the shop in 1947, still comes in every morning for coffee and stops by in the evenings to chat with his daughter, Linda Crabbs, Jen’s mother, who also runs the shop.
Middleton appreciates that her grandfather is around to answer questions, as she grows and maintains the small business. He’s always happy to run out to pick something up or help out there, even though he’s long since retired.
“Anytime we don’t see him around, everybody will ask ‘where’s Bob?’” Middleton said.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 50 years, Brooks Rehabilitation has been providing world-class physical rehabilitation to patients nationally and internationally. They are honored that their high-quality care was recognized on Newsweek's "America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2022" list. Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital was ranked the number one facility in Florida. Brooks was given additional recognition for having a "standout program" for stroke care.
"At Brooks, our expertise is caring for the most complex injuries and illnesses, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and multiple traumas. Brooks treats approximately 4,000 patients in our hospitals each year that are in the top 1% in complexity in the nation," said Trevor Paris, MD, Brooks Rehabilitation System Chief Medical Officer. "Despite these unique challenges, Brooks is committed to ensuring exceptional outcomes that exceed national averages. Patients agree and have ranked us at 94.5% for overall care with 95.6% likely to recommend our services. We are honored to provide the highest level of care to empower their highest level of recovery."
Newsweek's ranking methodology included data from three sources: a nationwide survey of more than 4,400 experts; key performance indicator (KPI) data as published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); and accreditation data provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC).
Newsweek awarded 255 inpatient rehabilitation facilities on a state basis. Survey participants were asked to rank the top 10 physical rehabilitation centers from their respective states. Recommendations for their own employers were not allowed. For each recommended physical rehabilitation facility, participants also were asked to assess the quality of care, service, follow-up care and accommodation and amenities. Participants were also able to specify a standout program (amputation, brain injury, cancer rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, stroke) for the recommended physical rehabilitation center. Rehabilitation centers that received several recommendations for one of the standout programs receive this additional designation.
Doug Baer, Brooks Rehabilitation President & CEO, said, "Brooks is known for our exceptional patient outcomes, cutting-edge technology and world-class clinical research. We provide a continuum of care for patients to ensure they have the right level of care at the right time for the best outcomes. We're thrilled to be recognized by Newsweek, and we'll continue our hard work to keep Brooks as the top rehabilitation center in Florida."
For more than 50 years, the nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation has been a comprehensive, complete system of care for physical rehabilitation. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Brooks operates two inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, including the nation's largest with 160 beds; one of the region's largest home healthcare agencies; more than 40 outpatient therapy clinics; the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group; two skilled nursing facilities; assisted living; memory care; and a Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation in partnership with Halifax Health (Daytona Beach). Brooks operates the Clinical Research Center, which specializes in advanced research to further the science of rehabilitation. Brooks also provides many low- or no-cost community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities. For more information, visit BrooksRehab.org.
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- TK Elevator's Innovation and Qualification Center has been using 100% renewable electricity since opening in February 2022
- As part of its global commitment to use 100% renewable energy by 2030, TK Elevator recently joined the global renewable electricity initiative, RE100
ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TK Elevator has achieved 100% renewable electricity through a green tariff at its Innovation and Qualification Center (IQC) in Atlanta since opening the highly sustainable building at the start of 2022. The energy supplier for the IQC is Cobb EMC (Electric Membership Corporation), which serves approximately 200,000 homes and businesses in the metro Atlanta area.
This milestone aligns with TK Elevator's goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity across its global operations by 2030. As proof of this commitment, TK Elevator recently joined RE100, the global renewable electricity initiative built around a commitment to sourcing 100% renewable electricity. TK Elevator is one of more than 350 leading companies to join RE100. RE100 is led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which has bestowed TK Elevator with its prestigious 'A' ranking for climate transparency and action every year since TK Elevator became an independent company.
"We are committing countless resources towards making the world safer and healthier, including purchasing renewable electricity. How we source energy is a priority for our company as we work to achieve our ambitious carbon targets," said Kevin Lavallee, CEO Business Unit North America and Group COO Field.
Monica Miller Brown, Senior Sustainability Manager Business Unit North America, added: "We are pleased to partner with Cobb EMC for our renewable energy needs, which has not only helped us in our pursuit to achieve our tough energy goals but with our LEED Gold certification for this landmark building as well."
Earlier this year, the IQC earned LEED Gold certification, becoming one of the only buildings featuring an elevator test tower worldwide to achieve this green building recognition. It is the second TK Elevator building in North America to receive LEED Gold certification. The first was TK Elevator's manufacturing facility in Middleton, Tennessee, which has achieved 50% renewable electricity to date through sourcing renewable energy credits each year.
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With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €8 billion in the fiscal year 2020/2021. Over 1,000 locations around the world provide an extensive network that guarantees closeness to customers. Over the past decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world's leading elevator companies and became independent since its separation from thyssenkrupp AG in August 2020. The company's most important business line is the service business represented by over 24,000 service technicians. The product portfolio covers commodity elevators for residential and commercial buildings to cutting-edge, highly customized solutions for state-of-the-art skyscrapers. In addition, it also consists of escalators and moving walks, passenger boarding bridges, stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based service solutions, such as the MAX platform, are gaining in importance. With these digital offerings, there are no limits to urban mobility anymore. TKE – move beyond.
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Old Bridge, NJ hit and run drags female 100 feet — cops need your help
OLD BRIDGE — A driver struck a female who was crossing the street, then dragged her approximately 100 feet before fleeing the scene, according to authorities.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the Old Bridge Police Department are seeking the public's help in getting answers related to the hit and run.
Currently, authorities believe a black, four-door Dodge Ram pickup truck (pictured above) was involved in the crash. It was last seen driving past the Power House gym along Route 9 in Parlin.
Police were called to the Meleta Way Overpass at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Monday. Upon their arrival, authorities located the victim, who was struck while crossing the street at the NJ Transit Park and Ride, according to officials.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she is being treated for her injuries.
Authorities are looking for information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the crash. Individuals with info can contact Old Bridge Officer Steven Connolly at 732-721-5600, ext. 3821, or Detective James Alleva of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at 732-745-4011.
Town and county officials are also hoping the public can offer leads related to a Tuesday evening homicide in the parking lot of 100 Perrine Road. According to authorities, a 36-year-old man from Middletown was run over multiple times following an altercation.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Jeremy Peña’s key to success was keeping his head dry.
Capping a freshman season like no other, he became the first rookie position player to win a World Series MVP award Saturday night after hitting .400 in the Houston Astros’ six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
“The hardest part was just blocking everything that’s not part of the game,” Peña said. “There’s a saying that you can’t sink a ship with water around. It sinks if water gets inside. So I just try to stay strong and keep the water outside my head.”
Peña also won a Gold Glove and was the AL Championship Series MVP. The 25-year-old shortstop became the first hitter to win those three prizes in a career, according to OptaSTATS — and he did it all in his rookie season.
“It has a lot to do with my family, my upbringing,” he said.
Peña praised Dusty Baker, the Astros’ 73-year-old manager. When Baker made his major league managerial debut for San Francisco on April 6, 1993, the leadoff hitter for the other team was Peña’s father, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Gerónimo Peña.
“Dusty Baker’s a legend in the sport,” Jeremy Peña said. “Not just because he’s been around. He’s had success at this game. He brings the best out of his players. He gives you the confidence to just go out and play hard and let the game take care of itself.”
Peña singled to chase Phillies starter Zack Wheeler in Game 6, giving the Astros two baserunners for the first time. Yordan Alvarez followed with a go-ahead, three-run homer that sent Houston to a 4-1 victory.
Peña finished the postseason with a .345 batting average, four homers, eight RBIs and a 1.005 OPS. He also became the first rookie shortstop to win a Gold Glove, as well as the first to homer in the World Series.
Just 24 when he was handed the starting job at the beginning of the season after Carlos Correa left as a free agent, Peña became the third rookie at any position to earn World Series MVP, joining a pair of right-handed pitchers: the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Larry Sherry in 1959 and Miami’s Liván Hernández in 1997.
Peña’s 18th-inning homer completed a Division Series sweep at Seattle and he hit a go-ahead drive off Noah Syndergaard in Game 5 of the World Series. His Game 2 jersey is headed to the Hall of Fame.
“You have to make tough decisions in this job, and Jeremy’s making it look like it was an easy decision, and it wasn’t,” Houston general manager James Click said. “Carlos is a great player, and he’s been a huge part of this franchise. But to do what Jeremy did, to step in and elevate his game in the playoffs, it just speaks to his hard work, his character and the talent that he has. There’s not that many special guys on the planet that can do what he just did.”
Peña became the ninth player to win MVP of a League Championship Series and the World Series in the same season. He batted .353 with two homers and four RBIs against the Yankees in the ALCS.
The only other player to win an LCS MVP award, World Series MVP and a Gold Glove during their career was pitcher Orel Hershiser, who took all three prizes with the Dodgers in 1988.
Peña hit .291 with 22 homers and 63 RBIs during the regular season and likely will finish high in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Seattle outfielder Julio Rodríguez is the favorite.
Others to win LCS and World Series MVP in one year were Pittsburgh’s Willie Stargell (1979), St. Louis’ Darrell Porter (1982), Hershiser (1988), Hernández (2003), Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels (2008), the Cardinals’ David Freese (2011), San Francisco’s Madison Bumgarner (2014) and the Dodgers’ Corey Seager (2020).
Only four other rookies were LCS MVPs: Baltimore right-hander Mike Boddicker in 1983, Hernández in 1997, St. Louis right-hander Michael Wacha in 2013 and Tampa Bay outfielder Randy Arozarena in 2020.
Peña thought back to last year’s Game 6 loss to Atlanta at Minute Maid Park, where he joined the Astros but was inactive.
“These guys were left with a bitter taste in their mouth last year,” he said. “Me being in the dugout last year, I didn’t want to experience that again.”
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — When the couple awoke to the rumble of war on Feb. 24, they’d been dating for just over a year. Russia was invading and Ihor Zakvatskyi knew there was no more time to lose.
He fished out the engagement ring he’d bought but, until then, not yet been ready to give to Kateryna Lytvynenko and proposed. If death do us part, he figured, then let it be as husband and wife.
“I did not want to waste a single minute without Katya knowing that I wanted to spend my life with her,” Zakvatskyi, 24, said as he and his 25-year-old bride exchanged vows and wedding rings this month in the capital, Kyiv.
The newlyweds joined a growing army of Ukrainian couples who are speedily turning love into matrimony because of the war. Some are soldiers, marrying just before they head off to fight. Others are simply united in determination that living and loving to the full are more important than ever in the face of so much death and destruction.
Ukraine’s wartime martial laws include a provision allowing Ukrainians, both soldiers and civilians, to apply and marry on the same day. In Kyiv alone, more than 4,000 couples have jumped at the expedited opportunity . Before the war, a one-month wait was the norm.
After a three-month interruption in normal service, Kyiv’s Central Civil Registry Office is fully open again and working almost at a prewar pace. Since Russia withdrew its badly bloodied invasion forces from around Kyiv in April, redirecting them to front lines east and south, many people who’d fled the fighting have returned. Weddings have increased accordingly.
The returnees include Daria Ponomarenko, 22, who fled to Poland. Her boyfriend, Yevhen Nalyvaiko, 23, had to stay, because of rules preventing men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country.
Reunited, they quickly wed — because “we don’t know what will happen tomorrow,” she said.
Jealously guarding their intimacy after their painful months apart, it was just the two of them, without friends and family. Rather than a puffy bridal gown, she wore a Ukrainian embroidered shirt, the traditional Vyshyvanka chosen now by many brides to stress their Ukrainian identity.
In peacetime, they would have opted for a traditional wedding with many guests. But that seemed frivolous in war.
“Everything is perceived more sharply, people become real during such events,” he said.
Anna Karpenko, 30, refused to let the invasion crimp her wedding — she arrived in a white limousine.
“Life must go on,” she said. She and her new husband dated for seven years, often talking about marriage, before the war turned the plan into action.
Pavlo and Oksana Savryha already had 18 years of civil marriage under their belts before the invasion prompted them to renew their vows — this time in a small 12th-century church in the war-damaged northern city of Chernihiv.
“Our souls told us to do so. Before the invasion, we were constantly running somewhere, in a hurry, and the war forced us to stop and not postpone the important decisions until tomorrow,” Pavlo said.
With Oksana sheltering in the basement of their home, her husband took up arms, joining a territorial defense force, when Russian forces surrounded and bombarded Chernihiv in the initial failed stage of the invasion.
He subsequently joined the regular army. They celebrated their love in church this month.
The next day, he was sent to the front.
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NY Binghamton NY Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 1, 2023
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Zone Forecast Product for Central New York and Northeast Pennsylvania
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
NYZ009-012000-
Northern Oneida-
Including the city of Boonville
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Showers this morning, then showers and
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and thunderstorms likely in
the evening, then a chance of snow and rain showers after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or
no snow accumulation. Lows near 15. West winds 15 to 20 mph,
becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 20. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows in
the mid 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the
mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and brisk. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
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NYZ015-012000-
Yates-
Including the city of Penn Yan
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers this morning,
then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with
highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Blustery with lows in the
lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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NYZ016-012000-
Seneca-
Including the city of Seneca Falls
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 20s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs around 60. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy
with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
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NYZ017-012000-
Southern Cayuga-
Including the city of Auburn
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. Snow showers likely after midnight.
Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy
with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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NYZ018-012000-
Onondaga-
Including the city of Syracuse
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. A chance of snow showers after
midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy
with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
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NYZ022-012000-
Steuben-
Including the cities of Corning and Hornell
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...A chance of showers this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to
45 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening,
then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Blustery with lows
around 20. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph,
diminishing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
NYZ023-012000-
Schuyler-
Including the city of Watkins Glen
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers this morning,
then showers with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with
highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to
35 mph, increasing to 45 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of
snow showers after midnight. Blustery with lows in the lower 20s.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs around
40. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs around 70. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ024-012000-
Chemung-
Including the city of Elmira
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to
45 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of
snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds
around 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ025-012000-
Tompkins-
Including the city of Ithaca
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to
45 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. Snow showers likely after midnight.
Little or no snow accumulation. Blustery with lows in the lower 20s.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ036-012000-
Madison-
Including the cities of Hamilton and Oneida
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this
afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening,
then snow and rain showers likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms
may produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or no snow
accumulation. Lows 15 TO 20. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers. Breezy with
highs in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy
with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ037-012000-
Southern Oneida-
Including the cities of Rome and Utica
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwest this
afternoon. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms likely in
the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or
no snow accumulation. Lows around 20. West winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. South winds 20 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ044-012000-
Cortland-
Including the city of Cortland
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight
chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with
thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce
gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers likely. Snow showers likely after midnight.
Little or no snow accumulation. Lows 15 TO 20. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers. Breezy with
highs in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy
with lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ045-012000-
Chenango-
Including the city of Norwich
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms likely in
the evening, then a chance of snow and rain showers after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or
no snow accumulation. Lows around 20. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain showers. Highs in the
mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ046-012000-
Otsego-
Including the city of Oneonta
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Becoming partly sunny this afternoon. Showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of
showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may
produce gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms likely in
the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or
no snow accumulation. Lows around 20. West winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
NYZ055-012000-
Tioga-
Including the cities of Owego and Waverly
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY...
.REST OF TODAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms this morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely
this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this
afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to 45 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. A chance of
snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 70. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ056-012000-
Broome-
Including the city of Binghamton
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this
morning, then thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Some
thunderstorms may produce gusty winds this afternoon. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph this
afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers with a
slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may
produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation.
Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 50.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ057-012000-
Delaware-
Including the cities of Delhi and Walton
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Becoming partly sunny this afternoon. Showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of
showers this afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with thunderstorms likely in
the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening. Little or
no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s. West winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy
with highs in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
$$
NYZ062-012000-
Sullivan-
Including the city of Monticello
635 AM EDT Sat Apr 1 2023
.REST OF TODAY...Becoming partly sunny this afternoon. Showers with
a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a slight chance
of showers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after
midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce gusty winds in the evening.
Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Blustery with
highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to
40 mph in the morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 50.
$$
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Victims identified in 2-vehicle crash in Jones Co.
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Mississippi Highway 588 in Jones County on Wednesday afternoon.
According to MHP, a 2003 Ford F-150 driven by 38-year-old Christopher Dykes of Ellisville was traveling east on MS-588 when it collided with a 2007 Freightliner driven by a 61-year-old resident of Soso traveling west on MS-588.
MHP said Dykes suffered fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead on the scene. Two passengers of the 2003 Ford F-150 also received fatal injuries from the crash: 18-year-old Tristan Dykes of Sandersville and 20-year-old Caden McCardle of Ellisville
Another passenger of the Ford, 20-year-old Andrew Harvey of Laurel, was airlifted to a local hospital, according to MHP. His condition is not known at this time.
According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, two occupants of the service truck declined transport to the hospital for medical treatment.
Bumgardner said South Jones, Southwest Jones and Boggy volunteer fire departments and Ellisville Fire Department responded to the incident.
The Jones County Coroner’s Office and Jones County Sheriff’s Department were also on the scene along with EMServ Ambulance Service.
Traffic was severely affected in the area for almost four hours as MS-588 remained closed due to the extended amount of time involved in clearing the scene and with the investigation.
This crash remains under investigation by MHP.
The story will be updated when more information is provided.
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RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — April is Donate Life Month, and officials of the Northern Louisiana Medical Center held a flag-raising and butterfly release event on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in commemoration of organ donors. NBC 10 spoke with a mother whose daughter received a life-saving organ transplant and she mentioned how “Donate Life” helped her family.
To know that there was a chance for her just brought life to me again. I just can’t explain the feeling of there is actually an option to help my child and many other kids, adults, or whoever it may be.
Jourdan Bostick, Mother of a donor recepient
According to officials, the butterfly release that took place at the event represented the metamorphosis of tragedy to new life through organ donation. | https://www.cenlanow.com/state-news/butterfly-release-in-commemoration-of-organ-donors-takes-place-at-the-northern-louisiana-medical-center/ | 2023-04-14 17:49:29 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/state-news/butterfly-release-in-commemoration-of-organ-donors-takes-place-at-the-northern-louisiana-medical-center/ |
WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 29, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
929 AM CDT Sun Aug 28 2022
...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County.
Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County.
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County.
.Heavy rainfall in the Rio Grande and Rio Conchos basins has
resulted in elevated flows on the Rio Grande, including minor flood
in some places.
For the Rio Grande...including Presidio International Bridge,
Presidio 5SE, Castolon...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 930 PM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO LATE TOMORROW
MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood.
No damage is expected.
At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures
is expected.
At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage,
inundating the plain between the levees. Erosion of the levees is
likely. Water may seep through the levees, flooding adjacent
farmland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.5 feet (5.3 meters).
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Sunday was 18.6 feet (5.7 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3
feet (5.6 meters) this afternoon. It will then fall below
flood stage late this evening.
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Sun Sun Mon Mon
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1pm 7pm 1am 7am
Rio Grande
Presidio Internation 15.5 17.5 Sun 9am 18.3 16.9 14.9 13.7
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Presidio Internation 4.7 5.3 Sun 9am 5.6 5.2 4.5 4.2
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and low lying areas begin to flood.
At 11.0 feet (3.4 meters), minor flooding continues along the
river. Irrigation pumps may need to be removed. No threats to
residences or other structures are known to occur.
- At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 4.5 feet (1.4 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 10.8 feet (3.3 meters) late
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
Fld Observed Sun Sun Mon Mon
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1pm 7pm 1am 7am
Presidio 5SE 9.0 4.5 Sun 9am 10.4 10.7 9.7 8.5
Presidio 5SE 2.7 1.4 Sun 9am 3.2 3.3 3.0 2.6
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO LATE TUESDAY
EVENING...
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Castolon.
* WHEN...From late tonight to late Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
and no significant damage is expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and lowland flooding begins. The river begins to flood the road
between Santa Elena Canyon and Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend
National Park. The river begins to flood the parking lot at Santa
Elena Canyon, and cut off the nature trail into the canyon.
Campers in Cottonwood Campground need to prepare for possible
evacuations.
- At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.2 feet (1.6 meters).
just after midnight tonight to a crest of 15.9 feet (4.8
meters) late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
Fld Observed Sun Sun Mon Mon
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1pm 7pm 1am 7am
Castolon 15.0 5.2 Sun 9am 5.6 10.3 15.3 15.9
Castolon 4.6 1.6 Sun 9am 1.7 3.1 4.7 4.8
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* WHEN...From Monday morning to early Tuesday afternoon.
minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is
expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate
lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground
and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with
the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and
therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through
Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze
in the lowlands, and may be threatened.
- At 9:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 8.1 feet (2.5 meters).
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.5 feet (4.7 meters)
tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early
Tuesday morning.
Fld Observed Sun Mon Mon Tue
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 1pm 1am 1pm 1am
Johnson Ranch 15.0 8.1 Sun 9am 8.1 10.7 15.4 15.2
Johnson Ranch 4.6 2.5 Sun 9am 2.5 3.3 4.7 4.6
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