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LONDON (AP) — British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.
Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden told Parliament that the ban applies with immediate effect to work phones and other devices used by government ministers and civil servants. He described the ban as a “precautionary move,” and said it does not apply to personal phones and devices.
“Given the particular risk around government devices, which may contain sensitive information, it is both prudent and proportionate to restrict the use of certain apps, particularly when it comes to apps where a large amount of data can be stored and accessed,” Dowden told British lawmakers.
The U.S. government mandated last month that employees of federal agencies have to delete TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices. Congress, the White House, U.S. armed forces and more than half of U.S. states already had banned the app.
The European Union, Belgium and others have also temporarily banned the app from employee phones.
The moves were prompted by growing concerns that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, would give user data such as browsing history and location to the Chinese government, or push propaganda and misinformation on its behalf.
The company has insisted that such concerns are based on “misinformation” and said it was taking steps to boost protection of user data from the U.K. and Europe.
“We believe these bans have been based on fundamental misconceptions and driven by wider geopolitics, in which TikTok and our millions of users in the U.K, play no part,” the company said. “We remain committed to working with the government to address any concerns but should be judged on facts and treated equally to our competitors.”
China accused the United States on Thursday of spreading disinformation and suppressing TikTok following reports that the Biden administration was calling for the short-form video service’s Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular app.
Last year, Britain’s Parliament shut down its TikTok account, which was intended to reach younger audiences, just days after its launch after lawmakers raised concerns.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Stitch Fix, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of SFIX during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of purchasers of Stitch Fix Class A common stock between December 8, 2020, and March 8, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: According to the filed complaint, Stitch Fix made numerous false and misleading statements to investors concerning the synergy between the Company's Fix and Freestyle programs, and repeatedly denied claims that the Freestyle program could cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business. Specifically, Stitch Fix repeatedly assured investors that the Company's Freestyle business was "an additive experience" and "complementary" to the Fix business, that "the combination of those two things will allow us to address many more types of clients," and that "we see solid growth in both sides of the business." In truth, Stitch Fix concealed that these programs were not complementary or additive. Stitch Fix knew that the Freestyle program would be much preferred to the Company's original Fix model and that the Freestyle program would inevitably cannibalize the Company's legacy Fix business.
DEADLINE: October 25, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/stitch-fix-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=32650&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of SFIX during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 25, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is imposing sanctions against the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and other U.S.- and Asian-based organizations in retaliation for the closely watched meeting this week between the U.S. House Speaker and Taiwan’s president.
The Reagan library in Simi Valley, California, was the site of the rare high-level, bipartisan meeting Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted this week for talks with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
The meeting came as U.S.-China relations have sunk to historic lows and as tensions between Taiwan and China have risen. China views any official exchanges between foreign governments and Taiwan as an attempt to raise Taipei’s global status, and thus an infringement on Beijing’s claims of sovereignty over the island.
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China had vowed countermeasures against Taipei for its interactions with the U.S. “We will take resolute measures to punish the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces and their actions, and resolutely safeguard our country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said in a statement Thursday, referring to Tsai and her political party as separatists.
In addition, the Prospect Foundation and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, both in Asia, were being sanctioned for their involvement in promoting Taiwan independence “under the guise of academic and research exchanges,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian, said.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Hudson Institute think tank and the Reagan library were sanctioned for “providing a platform and convenience to Taiwan separatist activities.”
Four individuals in leadership roles with the organizations also were named: Sarah May Stern, chair of the board of directors of Hudson Institute; John P. Walters, director of the Hudson Institute; John Heubusch, former executive director of the Reagan Foundation; Joanne M. Drake, chief administrative officer of the Reagan Foundation. China said any property or financial assets belonging to them in China would be frozen.
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Tsai had accepted a leadership award from the Hudson Institute as part of her trip to the U.S. and also given a speech about Taiwan’s challenges in regional security.
The sanctions effectively are a travel ban on the individuals in charge of the organizations. They’re also banned from working with Chinese organizations.
The Prospect Foundation is a Taiwanese think tank that works on dialogue and cooperation on issues related to Taiwan’s security, economy, and social development. The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats is a regional organization established in Thailand that promotes exchanges among liberal and democratic political parties in Asia. Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is a member.
Separately, the Taiwan Affairs Office also announced further sanctions on Hsiao Bi-Khim, Taiwan’s representative in the U.S. The ban on Hsiao does not appear to be substantively different from the ban enacted on her last August, when then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. China then announced sanctions on a list of individuals from the DPP and ruling administration, including Hsiao.
Then it banned the individuals, their family members and related organizations from traveling or operating in China, including Hong Kong. Friday’s announcement said any financial sponsors of Hsiao are also included.
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20 years after the U.S. invasion of Baghdad, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are seeking to repeal the initial war authorization of 2002. But a separate war authorization issued soon after 9/11 gives presidents far broader authority to use military action in the Middle East, and that authorization will likely remain untouched.
The votes are coming right as President Biden authorized a retaliatory strike in Syria after one U.S. contractor died and another five were wounded in a suspected Iran-backed drone strike.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber put a sudden end to that record-tying hitless streak by Houston pitchers.
Schwarber homered on Justin Verlander's second pitch in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night, a day after four Astros pitchers combined on a no-hitter against Philadelphia.
The Astros had held the Phillies hitless for 11 innings dating to Game 3, matching the longest streak in any postseason set by the New York Yankees in 1939. Philadelphia hitters were 0 for 36 in that span.
Schwarber led off the bottom of the first with a liner into the right-field seats. He tied Derek Jeter and Jimmy Rollins for the most career postseason leadoff home runs with three.
It was a bruising beginning for Verlander, who began the day 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA in eight World Series starts.
Cristian Javier and three Houston relievers combined to blank the Phillies on Wednesday night.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto said manager Rob Thomson didn't dwell on the hitless drought after a 5-0 loss evened the World Series at two games each.
“I think he mentioned, hey, the last time we got no-hit we turned around and won the next day. That’s a pretty simple message, but it speaks for itself,” Realmuto said before Game 5.
Philadelphia was no-hit by five New York Mets pitchers in late April, and the then-floundering Phillies fired manager Joe Girardi in early June.
Houston's combined performance marked the third no-hitter in postseason history, two of them at Citizens Bank Park.
In 2010, Phillies ace Roy Halladay pitched a gem against Cincinnati in the NL Division Series. In the next game, Brandon Phillips homered for the Reds to lead off the top of the first.
Don Larsen pitched a perfect game for the Yankees in the 1956 World Series against Brooklyn. In the following game, Duke Snider singled with two outs in the first.
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By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK
Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden is devoting his Saturday to cementing ties with South Korea and its new leader Yoon Suk Yeol as the two sides consult on how best to check the nuclear threat from North Korea at a time when there’s little hope of real diplomacy on the matter.
The division of the Korean peninsula after World War II has led to two radically different nations. In South Korea, Biden is touring factories for computer chips and next-generation autos in a democracy and engaging in talks for greater cooperation. But in the North, there is a deadly coronavirus outbreak in a largely unvaccinated autocracy that can best command the world’s attention by flexing its nuclear capabilities.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One as Biden made his way to South Korea, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. has coordinated with Seoul and Tokyo on how they’ll respond should the North conduct a nuclear test or missile strike while Biden is in the region or soon after. Sullivan also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi earlier in the week and urged Beijing to use its influence to persuade the North to cease the tests.
“China should contemplate taking whatever steps it can to reduce the possibility of a provocative” act, Sullivan said.
As part of a five-day visit in Asia, Biden is focusing his Saturday on his relationship with Yoon, who assumed office little more than a week ago. One mission will be reassuring South Korea about the U.S. commitment to countering North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
There’s worry in Seoul that Washington is slipping back to the Obama administration’s “strategic patience” policy of ignoring North Korea until it demonstrates seriousness about denuclearization, an approach that was criticized for neglecting the North as it made huge strides in building its nuclear arsenal.
Prospects for real nuclear diplomacy are slim as North Korea has ignored South Korean and U.S. offers of assistance with its COVID-19 outbreak, dimming hopes that such cooperation could help ease nuclear tensions or even lead to talks. Still, Biden and Yoon are expected to discuss ways to work with the international community to get the North much needed vaccines and tests, according to senior Biden administration officials who briefed reporters.
The U.S. president plans to lay a wreath at the country’s national cemetery, meet privately with Yoon, hold a joint news conference and then attend a state dinner at the National Museum of Korea.
One focus is sure to be a North that is menacing yet economically fragile. Yet both leaders also are keen to emphasize their growing trade relationship as two Korean industrial stalwarts — Samsung and Hyundai — are opening major plants in the U.S.
Biden faces growing disapproval within the U.S. over inflation near a 40-year high, but his administration sees one clear economic win in the contest with China. Bloomberg Economics Analysis estimates that the U.S. economy will grow faster this year than China for the first time since 1976, a forecast that White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre credited to Biden’s spending on coronavirus relief and infrastructure that led to faster job growth.
The national security event that is galvanizing broader discussions between the two countries has been Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a war that has led to an unprecedented set of sanctions by the U.S. and its allies.
South Korea joined the U.S. in imposing export controls against Russia and blocking Russian banks from the SWIFT payments system. Its participation was key to stopping Russia’s access to computer chips and other technologies needed for weapons and economic development.
At the start of the administration, many White House officials thought that Kim’s nuclear ambitions would prove to be perhaps the administration’s most vexing challenge and that the North Korean leader would aim to test Biden’s mettle early in his time in office.
Through the first 14 months of Biden’s administration, Pyongyang held off on missile tests even as it ignored efforts by the administration to reach out through back channels in hopes of restarting talks that could lead to the North’s denuclearization in return for sanctions relief.
But the quiet didn’t last. North Korea has tested missiles 16 separate times this year, including in March, when its first flight of an intercontinental ballistic missile since 2017 demonstrated a potential range including the entire U.S. mainland.
The Biden administration is calling on China to restrain North Korea from engaging in any missile or nuclear tests. Speaking on Air Force One, Sullivan said Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hold a phone call in the coming weeks.
Biden has fiercely criticized Beijing over its human rights record, trade practices, military harassment of the self-ruled island of Taiwan and more. And while Biden has made clear that he sees China as the United States’ greatest economic and national security competitor, he says it is crucial to keep the lines of communication open so the two powers can cooperate on issues of mutual concern. North Korea is perhaps highest on that list.
White House officials said Biden won’t visit the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Korean peninsula during his trip — something that’s become standard for presidents during Seoul visits dating back to Ronald Reagan. Biden visited the DMZ in 2013 as vice president. Sullivan said the president’s decision to skip the stop this time wasn’t driven by security concerns.
Instead, Biden on Sunday will visit the Air Operations Center’s Combat Operations Floor on Osan Air Base, south of Seoul. The U.S. sees it as one of the most critical installations in Northeast Asia.
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Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
By CHRISTINA LARSON
AP. Science Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk.
A study published Monday found that female bottlenose dolphins change their tone when addressing their calves. Researchers recorded the signature whistles of 19 mother dolphins in Florida, when accompanied by their young offspring and when swimming alone or with other adults.
The dolphin signature whistle is a unique and important signal — akin to calling out their own name.
“They use these whistles to keep track of each other. They’re periodically saying, ‘I’m here, I’m here’,” said study co-author Laela Sayigh, a Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution marine biologist in Massachusetts.
When directing the signal to their calves, the mother’s whistle pitch is higher and her pitch range is greater than usual, according to the study published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
“That was true for every one of the moms in the study, all 19 of them,” said biologist Peter Tyack, a study co-author from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
Obtaining this data was no simple feat. Over more than three decades, scientists placed special microphones multiple times on the same wild dolphin mothers in Florida’s Sarasota Bay to record their signature whistles. That included years when they had calves and when they didn’t — dolphin calves stay with their mothers for an average of three years in Sarasota, and sometimes longer. Fathers don’t play a prolonged role in parenting.
“This is unprecedented, absolutely fantastic data,” said Mauricio Cantor, an Oregon State University marine biologist who was not involved in the study. “This study is the result of so much research effort.”
Why people, dolphins or other creatures use baby talk isn’t certain, but scientists believe it may help offspring learn to pronounce novel sounds. Research dating back to the 1980s suggests that human infants may pay more attention to speech with a greater pitch range. Female rhesus monkeys may alter their calls to attract and hold offspring’s attention. And Zebra finches elevate their pitch and slow down their songs to address chicks, perhaps making it easier to learn birdsong.
For the dolphin study, the researchers focused solely on the signature call, so they don’t know if dolphins also use baby talk for other exchanges — or whether it helps their offspring learn to “talk” as it seems to do with humans.
“It would make sense if there are similar adaptations in bottlenose dolphins — a long lived, highly acoustic species,” where calves must learn to vocalize many sounds to communicate, said Frants Jensen, a behavioral ecologist at Denmark’s Aarhus University and a study co-author.
Another possible reason for using specific pitches is to catch the kids’ attention.
“It’s really important for a calf to know ‘Oh, Mom is talking to me now’ __ versus just announcing her presence to someone else,” added Janet Mann, a marine biologist at Georgetown University, who was not involved in the study.
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New House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday launched the GOP’s long-awaited investigation into President Biden and his family’s finances, requesting information from the Treasury Department.
Comer sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asking for documents and information on Biden’s family businesses, including any suspicious activity reports (SARs) generated by banks in relation to the Biden family. Comer said in the letter that his committee is investigating Biden’s involvement in his family’s “foreign business practices and international influence peddling schemes.”
Republicans have been preparing to investigate Biden and his family since they won the House majority in the 2022 midterms, saying that the president’s involvement in his family’s businesses, and particularly those related to his son Hunter Biden, could pose a risk to national security.
“The Committee is investigating President Biden’s knowledge of and role in these schemes to assess whether he has compromised our national security at the expense of the American people,” Comer stated in the letter. “Additionally, we will examine drafting legislation to strengthen federal ethics laws regarding employees and their families.”
“We will also examine and make recommendations regarding federal laws and regulations to ensure that financial institutions have the proper internal controls and compliance programs to alert federal agencies of potential money laundering activity,” he added.
Comer said in the letter that the Treasury Department declined the GOP’s requests during the previous Congress, when Democrats held the majority in the House, and that officials later informed him that they would only provide information about SARs if requested by a committee chair.
He said that the requested information should be delivered to the committee no later than Jan. 25.
He also sent a series of letters to former top Twitter executives calling for their testimonies about the company’s handling of news reporting from the New York Post that contained leaked data reportedly obtained from a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden. He said the executives were responsible for censoring news reporting about the Biden family ahead of the 2020 election.
“Your attendance is necessary because of your role in suppressing Americans’ access to information about the Biden family on Twitter shortly before the 2020 election,” Comer stated in the letters addressed to three different Twitter executives, adding that hearings on the issue will be held the week of Feb. 6.
Twitter temporarily prevented the New York Post and other Twitter users from sharing links to a story that included allegations regarding President Biden and Ukraine with information that reportedly was taken from Hunter Biden’s laptop. At the time, Twitter said the story violated its hacked materials policy.
“This investigation is a top priority for House Republicans during the 118th Congress,” Comer said in a statement. “The investigation will inform legislative solutions to protect Americans’ First Amendment right to freedom of speech and press and prevent public officials and their family members from using public office to enrich themselves.”
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Viviana López Green, senior director of the racial equity initiative at Unidos U.S., about the lack of Latino history in high school textbooks.
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LEESBURG, Va., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AM LLC (AM) – a Virginia-based government solutions company with business lines in National Security, Public Health, and Health IT – secured the top spot in Washington Business Journal's annual corporate ranking for DC's Fastest Growing Company. AM recorded a commanding 336.27% average annual growth over the past three years and was recognized during the October awards ceremony along with 49 of the fastest growing companies across the DMV region.
Recognizing the urgency for a well-trained public health workforce as COVID ravaged Wuhan, China, in early 2020, AM developed a Strike-team model to support historically underfunded state and local health departments across the United States.
The company's COVID services matured over a short period of time to include vaccine management & quality assurance, disease surveillance, and additional core public health functions. As the virus evolved and society's focus shifted to "Return to Normal", so did AM - launching a targeted K-12 School Health program in 2021 that was designed to keep schools open, teachers teaching, and students learning.
AM LLC has been providing public health related, mission-critical solutions to federal, state, and local government clients for over 10 years. We specialize in quickly and effectively developing and implementing public health programs, including setting up testing programs, large-scale call center programs for contact tracing and vaccine helpline, surveillance, surveys, and more.
AM also has a proven track record in the rapid recruitment, onboarding, and training of well-qualified, highly motivated workforce, which reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic make-up of the communities we serve.
AM LLC has demonstrated a strong commitment to dynamic delivery across multiple sectors of government contracting, including Public Health, Health IT, Federal Solutions such as National Security, and most recently, programmatically guiding state and local clients in the safe and regulated oversight of the emerging cannabis industry through research and laboratory testing.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Albany State coach Gabe Giardina is returning to take over as Charleston Southern coach.
The school announced Giardina’s hiring on Wednesday. He most recently spent five-plus seasons with Division II Albany State, where he went 37-17 and won the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title in 2021.
This will be Giardina’s third stint with Charleston Southern. He spent four seasons as running backs coach and special teams coordinator from 2008-11, then came back to school as offensive coordinator for coach Jamey Chadwell from 2013-16.
Giardina thanked university and athletic department administrators “for making our dream a reality,” he said in a statement. “I am honored to be the head coach at a place that has meant so much to us in the past.”
Giardina takes over for Autry Denson, the former Notre Dame running back and assistant coach who was dismissed after going 14-22 in four seasons with the Buccaneers.
Giardina served four seasons in charge of Charleston Southern’s offense where the team twice reached the NCAA FCS playoffs and won the Big South Conference title in 2016.
Giardina played for three years at Alabama, where he served as a graduate assistant coach under Mike Shula and Nick Saban.
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What you need to know about holiday traveling
With Thanksgiving arriving in three weeks, it’s time to make holiday travel plans. This year, between inflation and more people feeling comfortable in crowds, it is going to be tougher than ever to get to where you are going. To help out, we’ve got some tips that will not only save you money but reduce frustrations as well.
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Why travel may be difficult this year
If you’ve done any flying recently, you’ve probably noticed you are paying more and getting less. The price has gone up, yet there are fewer planes in the air, more bungles with luggage, an abundance of last-minute cancellations and a prevailing sense of scrambling. Since the days around Thanksgiving are the busiest for travel, minor inconveniences can become exponentially more troublesome.
Tips to help you save money when traveling
While there are certain aspects of holiday travel that you cannot change, such as destination and general travel dates, there are several strategies you can employ to save money.
- Choose your flight early: The closer to the departure date you book your flight, the more you’re likely to pay.
- Consider a connecting flight: Sometimes, the savings can be as much as 50% off when choosing a non-direct route.
- Leave early and return late: The days when people travel the most are the most expensive days to travel. If possible, on Thanksgiving, depart before Wednesday and return after Sunday.
- Consider a budget airline: While there can be undesirable restrictions and a lack of conveniences, budget airlines can save you money.
- Fly in a lower class: If budget is your primary concern, consider flying economy.
- Use your rewards: If you have miles and points, use them.
- Consider alternative transportation: Flying isn’t the only way to go. You can take a train, ride a bus or even drive. To decide which is best for you, consider the distance, number of travelers, time needed and costs involved.
Products to make travel easier
The Apple Airtag has precision finding that lets you know exactly where your tagged luggage is at all times. It is waterproof and dust-resistant.
Amazon Basics Travel Organizer Cubes Set
Not only do these cubes help you pack more efficiently, but they let you keep things organized too. The soft mesh helps protect delicate fabric.
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Toiletries can be a little messy when traveling. This compact case has zippered compartments that allow you to safely pack cosmetics, razors, toothbrushes and other personal items.
A lightweight, rugged carry-on is essential when you travel. This stylish, hardside offering has TSA-approved locks and meets carry-on requirements for most major airlines.
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Travelmate Memory Foam Neck Pillow
This redesigned model has a removable insert that lets you adjust the thickness for additional comfort. The zippered, plush velour cover is machine-washable for convenience.
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Earbuds with active noise cancellation can block out unwanted background noise. Use these while you are flying to help you relax and enjoy the trip.
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Disney parks at the forefront after Iger’s return
It’s been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.
Among his first acts as returning chief executive, Iger walked the Disneyland and California Adventure parks in Anaheim, California with Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney parks, experiences, and products. And there was Iger at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort, talking to guests and cast members alike and taking a personal interest in new projects that are underway.
Watching with rising interest along with parkgoers are investors, who watched the company’s shares tumble during Chapek’s last year. Walt Disney Co. will post second quarter earnings results on Wednesday.
When Iger rejoined Disney as CEO in November, taking over control of the company from Bob Chapek, it was met with great fanfare by park loyalists who openly criticized Chapek on social media throughout his tenure.
The perception among many fans is that Chapek had a “business first, customer last” mentality. Rising prices and reduced services rankled Disney devotees who felt that “the magic is gone.”
Within two months of Iger’s return, changes were already rolling out at U.S. parks. Disney would no longer charge for overnight self-parking at its Walt Disney World resorts. Walt Disney World annual passholders would be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without a reservation (with some exceptions). There would also be free digital downloads of photos on rides for guests using Disney’s Genie+ planning and ride reservation service.
Character meet and greets have been ramped up again and new Disney characters being added. The annual pass at Disney World is back.
“I think that in our zeal to grow profits, we may have been a little bit too aggressive about some of our (theme park) pricing. And I think there is a way to continue to grow that business, but be smarter about how we price so that we maintain that brand value of accessibility,” Iger said during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom conference in March.
Keeping all of Disney’s faithful happy at its parks will always be a big ask, said Brandon Nispel, a senior equity analyst at KeyBanc.
Even lowering ticket prices is not a universal win. Some will cheer cheaper entry, while others will complain about the big crowds that less expensive tickets bring with them.
“They’re going to always frustrate half the people, half the time,” Nispel said.
And then there’s Disney’s ongoing battle with the governor of Florida.
Iger’s has attempted to protect Disney World’s theme park district from a takeover by Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued DeSantis in late April, alleging the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “ Don’t Say Gay.” Disney’s legal filing is the latest salvo in a more than year-old feud between the company and DeSantis.
Keeping politics at bay and upping the energy at parks is crucial to Disney at a time when its profit and revenue growth have slowed and profit margins at parks softened. By early November 2022, shortly before Chapek departed, Disney’s stock had dropped about 50% from a year earlier.
Solid growth at Disney parks helped to offset tepid video streaming and movies performances during the company’s first quarter. Sales at its parks, experiences and products segment grew 21% in the period, while revenue for the segment that includes Disney’s movie business only edged up 1%.
Parks are the most critical business Disney has from my perspective,” Nispel said.
The amount of money the parks generate keeps all eyes on the operations, especially Iger’s.
“We’re listening to guest feedback and we’re continuously working to improve the quality and value of their experience,” Iger said during Disney’s most recent earnings call.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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In efforts to rebrand Twitter into X, Elon Musk's company abruptly took control of the @X handle from a long-time user who had used it since the early days after the social media platform first launched.
Until Tuesday evening, the username belonged to Gene X Hwang, a photographer from San Francisco. Hwang told NBC News he's had the handle since 2007 and racked up more than 50,000 followers since. When asked if he received anything in exchange, Hwang said he got an email offering him X merchandise and a trip to the company's headquarters.
The email also told him he could pick from a number of inactive or unclaimed usernames. In the meantime, Hwang's handle has been changed to the much longer @x12345678998765.
SEE MORE: Twitter is now X, but hundreds of other X trademarks may cause issues
Musk, who bought Twitter in October for $44 billion, announced over the weekend that the company was rebranding the social media site, ditching its iconic blue bird logo and original Twitter name in the process. He also said the online domain X.com now directs users to twitter.com, and even hinted at changing the platform's permanent color scheme to black.
Change default platform color to black
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 23, 2023
Musk has long been a fan of the letter X. Since the 1999 launch of his online banking platform X.com — now known as PayPal — there's been SpaceX, Tesla's Model X vehicle and the birth of his son, X Æ A-Xii. After purchasing Twitter, he merged it into X Corp., a new subsidiary company of his X Holdings Corp., and just about two weeks ago, he launched his artificial intelligence company, xAI Corp.
Recently appointed X CEO Linda Yaccarino seemed confident in the Twitter rebrand, and said there is "absolutely no limit" to how far the transformation will go.
"For years, fans and critics alike have pushed Twitter to dream bigger, to innovate faster, and to fulfill our great potential," she said on the social media site. "X will do that and more. We've already started to see X take shape over the past 8 months through our rapid feature launches, but we're just getting started."
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People on both sides of the aisle react to word that ex-President Trump is expected to be arraigned on charges after a grand jury indicted him in a probe into hush money paid to Stormy Daniels.
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People on both sides of the aisle react to word that ex-President Trump is expected to be arraigned on charges after a grand jury indicted him in a probe into hush money paid to Stormy Daniels.
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Republicans win back control of House with narrow majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern.
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control. The full scope of the party’s majority may not be clear for several more days — or weeks — as votes in competitive races are still being counted.
But they are on track to cobble together what could be the party’s narrowest majority of the 21st century, rivaling 2001, when Republicans had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents. That’s far short of the sweeping victory the GOP predicted going into this year’s midterm elections, when the party hoped to reset the agenda on Capitol Hill by capitalizing on economic challenges and Biden’s lagging popularity.
Instead, Democrats showed surprising resilience, holding on to moderate, suburban districts from Virginia to Minnesota and Kansas. The results could complicate House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans to become speaker as some conservative members have questioned whether to back him or have imposed conditions for their support.
McCarthy, R-Calif., celebrated his party having “officially flipped” the House on Twitter on Wednesday night, writing, “Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans are ready to deliver.”
Current House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., released a statement Wednesday night saying, “In the next Congress, House Democrats will continue to play a leading role in supporting President Biden’s agenda — with strong leverage over a scant Republican majority.”
Biden congratulated McCarthy, saying he is “ready to work with House Republicans to deliver results for working families.”
“Last week’s elections demonstrated the strength and resilience of American democracy. There was a strong rejection of election deniers, political violence, and intimidation,” Biden said in a statement. “There was an emphatic statement that, in America, the will of the people prevails.”
He added, that “the future is too promising to be trapped in political warfare.”
The narrow margins have upended Republican politics and prompted finger-pointing about what went wrong. Some in the GOP have blamed Donald Trump for the worse-than-expected outcome. The former president, who announced his third White House bid Tuesday, lifted candidates during this year’s Republican primaries who often questioned the results of the 2020 election or downplayed the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol last year. Many of those struggled to win during the general election.
Despite the GOP’s underwhelming showing, the party will still have notable power. Republicans will take control of key committees, giving them the ability to shape legislation and launch probes of Biden, his family and his administration. There’s particular interest in investigating the overseas business dealings of the president’s son Hunter Biden. Some of the most conservative lawmakers have raised the prospect of impeaching Biden, though that will be much harder for the party to accomplish with a tight majority.
Any legislation that emerges from the House could face steep odds in the Senate, where Democrats won the barest of majorities Saturday. Both parties are looking to a Dec. 6 Senate runoff in Georgia as a last chance to pad their ranks.
With such a potentially slim House majority, there’s also potential for legislative chaos. The dynamic essentially gives an individual member enormous sway over shaping what happens in the chamber. That could lead to particularly tricky circumstances for GOP leaders as they try to win support for must-pass measures that keep the government funded or raise the debt ceiling.
The GOP’s failure to notch more wins — they needed a net gain of five seats to take the majority — was especially surprising because the party went into the election benefiting from congressional maps that were redrawn by Republican legislatures. History was also on Republicans’ side: The party that holds the White House had lost congressional seats during virtually every new president’s first midterm of the modern era.
The new majority will usher in a new group of leaders in Washington. If elected to succeed Pelosi in the top post, McCarthy would lead what will likely be a rowdy conference of House Republicans, most of whom are aligned with Trump’s bare-knuckle brand of politics. Many Republicans in the incoming Congress rejected the results of the 2020 presidential election, even though claims of widespread fraud were refuted by courts, elections officials and Trump’s own attorney general.
McCarthy won the nomination for House speaker on Tuesday, with a formal vote to come when the new Congress convenes in January.
“I’m proud to announce the era of one-party Democrat rule in Washington is over,” McCarthy said after winning the nomination.
Republican candidates pledged on the campaign trail to cut taxes and tighten border security. GOP lawmakers also could withhold aid to Ukraine as it fights a war with Russia or use the threat of defaulting on the nation’s debt as leverage to extract cuts from social spending and entitlements — though all such pursuits will be tougher given how small the GOP majority may end up being.
As a senator and then vice president, Biden spent a career crafting legislative compromises with Republicans. But as president, he was clear about what he viewed as the threats posed by the current Republican Party.
Biden said the midterms show voters want Democrats and Republicans to find ways to cooperate and govern in a bipartisan manner, but also noted that Republicans didn’t achieve the electoral surge they’d been betting on and vowed, “I’m not going to change anything in any fundamental way.”
AP VoteCast, a broad survey of the national electorate, showed that high inflation and concerns about the fragility of democracy had heavily influenced voters. Half of voters said inflation factored significantly, with groceries, gasoline, housing, food and other costs that have shot up in the past year. Slightly fewer — 44% — said the future of democracy was their primary consideration.
Counter to the GOP’s expectations, Biden didn’t entirely shoulder the blame for inflation, with close to half of voters saying the higher-than-usual prices were more because of factors outside his control. And despite the president bearing criticism from a pessimistic electorate, some of those voters backed Democratic candidates.
Democrats also likely benefited from anger over the Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision cementing a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion. Voters in Michigan voted to amend their state constitution to protect abortion rights while far more reliably Republican Kentucky rejected a constitutional amendment declaring no right to an abortion.
Overall, 7 in 10 voters said the high court’s ruling overturning the 1973 decision enshrining abortion rights was an important factor in their midterm decisions. VoteCast also showed the reversal was broadly unpopular. About 6 in 10 say they are angry or dissatisfied by it. And roughly 6 in 10 say they favor a law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide.
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Learn more about the issues and factors at play in the midterms at https://apnews.com/hub/explaining-the-elections. And follow the AP’s election coverage of the 2022 elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Drone strike kills US contractor in Syria; US retaliates
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A U.S. contractor was killed and five U.S. service members and one other U.S. contractor were wounded when a drone struck a facility on a coalition base in northeast Syria on Thursday, the Pentagon said.
In a statement released late Thursday, the Defense Department said the intelligence community had determined the unmanned aerial vehicle was of Iranian origin.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said U.S. Central Command forces retaliated with “precision airstrikes” against facilities in eastern Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
“The airstrikes were conducted in response to today’s attack as well as a series of recent attacks against Coalition forces in Syria by groups affiliated with the IRGC," Austin said.
Overnight, videos on social media purported to show explosions in Syria’s Deir Ez-Zor, a strategic province that borders Iraq and contains oil fields.
Iran-backed militia groups and Syrian forces control the area, which also has seen suspected airstrikes by Israel in recent months allegedly targeting Iranian supply routes.
Syria’s state-run SANA news agency did not immediately acknowledge any strikes. Syria’s mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Qatar’s state-run news agency reported a call between its foreign minister and Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser. Doha has been an interlocutor between Iran and the U.S. recently amid tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
There was no immediate reaction from Iran over the strikes, which come during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Austin said he authorized the retaliatory strikes at the direction of President Joe Biden.
“As President Biden has made clear, we will take all necessary measures to defend our people and will always respond at a time and place of our choosing,” Austin said. “No group will strike our troops with impunity.”
The Pentagon said two of the wounded service members were treated on site, while three others and the injured contractor were transported to medical facilities in Iraq.
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MLB Probable Starting Pitchers Tonight: Friday, May 5
Looking for Friday's probable pitchers? Below, we list the expected starting pitchers for every game. Keep an eye out for one of the most exciting matchups of the day, which features Cristian Javier starting for the Astros, and Luis Castillo taking the hill for Mariners.
Read on to find the probable starters for every game on the docket for May 5.
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Today's Probable Starting Pitchers
Marlins at Cubs Probable Pitchers
The Miami Marlins will send Edward Cabrera (2-2) to the mound as they face the Cubs, who will hand the ball to Justin Steele (4-0) for the matchup between the teams Friday.
Vegas Odds for Marlins at Cubs
- CHC Odds to Win: -165
- MIA Odds to Win: +140
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
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Blue Jays at Pirates Probable Pitchers
The Toronto Blue Jays will send Chris Bassitt (3-2) to the mound as they play the Pirates, who will give the start to Rich Hill (3-2) when the teams play on Friday.
Vegas Odds for Blue Jays at Pirates
- TOR Odds to Win: -145
- PIT Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
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Yankees at Rays Probable Pitchers
The New York Yankees will send Jhony Brito (2-3) to the mound as they face the Rays, who will give the start to Yonny Chirinos (1-0) when the clubs meet on Friday.
Vegas Odds for Yankees at Rays
- TB Odds to Win: -200
- NYY Odds to Win: +165
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
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White Sox at Reds Probable Pitchers
The Chicago White Sox will send Lance Lynn (0-4) to the mound as they play the Reds, who will give the start to Hunter Greene (0-1) for the game between the teams Friday.
Vegas Odds for White Sox at Reds
- CIN Odds to Win: -115
- CHW Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
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Red Sox at Phillies Probable Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox will send Chris Sale (2-2) to the bump as they take on the Phillies, who will counter with Zack Wheeler (3-1) when the clubs face off Friday.
Vegas Odds for Red Sox at Phillies
- PHI Odds to Win: -165
- BOS Odds to Win: +140
- Total: 8 runs
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- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
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Rockies at Mets Probable Pitchers
The Colorado Rockies will send Antonio Senzatela (0-0) to the bump as they face the Mets, who will hand the ball to Kodai Senga (3-1) for the matchup between the teams Friday.
Vegas Odds for Rockies at Mets
- NYM Odds to Win: -250
- COL Odds to Win: +195
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Streaming: SNY (regional restrictions may apply)
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Twins at Guardians Probable Pitchers
The Minnesota Twins will send Bailey Ober (1-0) to the bump as they play the Guardians, who will counter with Peyton Battenfield (0-2) when the clubs meet Friday.
Vegas Odds for Twins at Guardians
- MIN Odds to Win: -125
- CLE Odds to Win: +105
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
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Orioles at Braves Probable Pitchers
The Baltimore Orioles will send Dean Kremer (2-1) to the mound as they face the Braves, who will counter with Max Fried (2-0) for the matchup between the teams Friday.
Vegas Odds for Orioles at Braves
- ATL Odds to Win: -225
- BAL Odds to Win: +180
- Total: 8.5 runs
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- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
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Athletics at Royals Probable Pitchers
The Oakland Athletics will send Kyle Muller (0-2) to the bump as they face the Royals, who will counter with Brad Keller (2-2) when the teams face off on Friday.
Vegas Odds for Athletics at Royals
- KC Odds to Win: -145
- OAK Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 9.5 runs
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- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
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Tigers at Cardinals Probable Pitchers
The Detroit Tigers will send Matthew Boyd (1-2) to the mound as they face the Cardinals, who will hand the ball to Jordan Montgomery (2-4) when the clubs face off Friday.
Vegas Odds for Tigers at Cardinals
- STL Odds to Win: -225
- DET Odds to Win: +185
- Total: 8 runs
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- Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
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Rangers at Angels Probable Pitchers
The Texas Rangers will send Dane Dunning (2-0) to the hill as they play the Angels, who will counter with Tyler Anderson (1-0) when the clubs face off on Friday.
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- Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
- Streaming: BSW (regional restrictions may apply)
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Dodgers at Padres Probable Pitchers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw (5-1) to the mound as they take on the Padres, who will give the start to Yu Darvish (1-2) for the matchup between the clubs Friday.
Vegas Odds for Dodgers at Padres
- LAD Odds to Win: -115
- SD Odds to Win: -105
- Total: 7.5 runs
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- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
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Nationals at Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Washington Nationals will send Josiah Gray (2-4) to the bump as they face the Diamondbacks, who will counter with Merrill Kelly (2-3) when the clubs play Friday.
Vegas Odds for Nationals at Diamondbacks
- ARI Odds to Win: -190
- WSH Odds to Win: +155
- Total: 9 runs
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- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
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Astros at Mariners Probable Pitchers
The Houston Astros will send Javier (2-1) to the bump as they face the Mariners, who will look to Castillo (2-0) when the teams play on Friday.
Vegas Odds for Astros at Mariners
- SEA Odds to Win: -150
- HOU Odds to Win: +125
- Total: 7 runs
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- Game Time: 10:10 PM ET
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Brewers at Giants Probable Pitchers
The Milwaukee Brewers will send Corbin Burnes (3-1) to the bump as they take on the Giants, who will counter with Sean Manaea (0-1) for the matchup between the teams Friday.
Vegas Odds for Brewers at Giants
- MIL Odds to Win: -140
- SF Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 8 runs
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LONDON (AP) — King Charles III for the first time has signaled support for research into the British monarchy’s ties to slavery after a document showed an ancestor with shares in a slave-trading company, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Thursday.
Charles takes the issue “profoundly seriously” and academics will be given access to the royal collection and archives, the palace said.
The statement was in response to an article in The Guardian newspaper that revealed a document showing that the deputy governor of the slave-trading Royal African Company transferred 1,000 pounds of shares in the business to King William III in 1689.
The newspaper reported on the document as part of a series of stories on royal wealth and finances, as well as the monarchy’s connection to slavery.
Charles ascended to the throne last year after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. His coronation is planned for May 6.
Charles and his eldest son, Prince William, have expressed their sorrow over slavery but haven’t acknowledged the crown’s connections to the trade.
The king has said he’s trying to deepen his understanding of “slavery’s enduring impact” that runs deep in the Commonwealth, an international grouping of countries made up mostly of former British colonies.
During a ceremony that marked Barbados becoming a republic two years ago, Charles referred to “the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history.” English settlers used African slaves to turn the island into a wealthy sugar colony.
The research into the monarchy’s ties to slavery is co-sponsored by Historic Royal Palaces and Manchester University and is expected to be completed by 2026.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Sunday, July 9
In one of the many compelling matchups on the MLB slate today, the Atlanta Braves and the Tampa Bay Rays take the field at Tropicana Field.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Washington Nationals (35-54) host the Texas Rangers (52-38)
The Rangers will take to the field at Nationals Park versus the Nationals on Sunday at 12:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.304 AVG, 14 HR, 48 RBI)
- TEX Key Player: Marcus Semien (.271 AVG, 11 HR, 56 RBI)
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The Boston Red Sox (47-43) face the Oakland Athletics (25-66)
The Athletics will take to the field at Fenway Park versus the Red Sox on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BOS Key Player: Rafael Devers (.254 AVG, 20 HR, 70 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.237 AVG, 15 HR, 43 RBI)
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The New York Yankees (49-41) face the Chicago Cubs (41-47)
The Cubs will look to pick up a road win at Yankee Stadium versus the Yankees on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.249 AVG, 13 HR, 36 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.277 AVG, 5 HR, 45 RBI)
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The Tampa Bay Rays (57-35) host the Atlanta Braves (60-28)
The Braves will hit the field at Tropicana Field versus the Rays on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.282 AVG, 11 HR, 45 RBI)
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.335 AVG, 21 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Detroit Tigers (39-49) face the Toronto Blue Jays (49-41)
The Blue Jays will hit the field at Comerica Park versus the Tigers on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- DET Key Player: Spencer Torkelson (.226 AVG, 12 HR, 44 RBI)
- TOR Key Player: Bo Bichette (.318 AVG, 15 HR, 52 RBI)
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The Cleveland Guardians (45-44) play the Kansas City Royals (25-65)
The Royals hope to get a road victory at Progressive Field versus the Guardians on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.286 AVG, 14 HR, 53 RBI)
- KC Key Player: Bobby Witt Jr. (.256 AVG, 14 HR, 47 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (52-39) host the Philadelphia Phillies (48-40)
The Phillies hope to get a road victory at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.388 AVG, 3 HR, 42 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Nicholas Castellanos (.304 AVG, 13 HR, 55 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (50-40) play host to the Seattle Mariners (44-44)
The Mariners will hit the field at Minute Maid Park against the Astros on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet SW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.291 AVG, 13 HR, 56 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.249 AVG, 13 HR, 49 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (38-53) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (37-52)
The Cardinals will look to pick up a road win at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.271 AVG, 26 HR, 50 RBI)
- STL Key Player: Nolan Arenado (.285 AVG, 19 HR, 62 RBI)
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The Minnesota Twins (45-45) take on the Baltimore Orioles (53-35)
The Orioles hope to get a road victory at Target Field against the Twins on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIN Key Player: Carlos Correa (.225 AVG, 11 HR, 38 RBI)
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.270 AVG, 11 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (48-42) host the Cincinnati Reds (50-40)
The Reds will take to the field at American Family Field versus the Brewers on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.282 AVG, 11 HR, 46 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.280 AVG, 14 HR, 51 RBI)
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The San Francisco Giants (48-41) host the Colorado Rockies (34-56)
The Rockies will take to the field at Oracle Park versus the Giants on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.275 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.260 AVG, 14 HR, 45 RBI)
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The San Diego Padres (42-47) take on the New York Mets (42-47)
The Mets will hit the field at PETCO Park versus the Padres on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.268 AVG, 15 HR, 47 RBI)
- NYM Key Player: Francisco Lindor (.239 AVG, 19 HR, 60 RBI)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (52-38) play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates (40-49)
The Pirates will hit the field at Chase Field versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.295 AVG, 18 HR, 48 RBI)
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.265 AVG, 9 HR, 42 RBI)
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — A Dutch salvage company has reached agreement with the United Nations to pump oil from a rusting tanker off the coast of war-ravaged Yemen in a move hailed as a “critical milestone” in moves to avert a possible environmental disaster, its parent company announced Thursday.
Boskalis said that its Smit Salvage subsidiary has reached agreement with the U.N. Development Program to transfer more than one million barrels of oil from the decaying tanker FSO Safer. A specialist support ship, the Ndeavor, is setting sail Friday to the east African nation of Djibouti to prepare for the mission, the company said.
The announcement came just over a month after the U.N. said it had signed an agreement to buy a very large vessel that can hold oil pumped off the Safer.
The Japanese-made Safer was built in the 1970s and sold to the Yemeni government in the 1980s to store up to 3 million barrels of oil pumped from fields in Marib, a province in eastern Yemen. With the impoverished Arab Peninsula country engulfed for years in civil war, no annual maintenance has been carried out on the ship, which is is 360 meters (1,181 feet) long with 34 storage tanks, since 2015.
In 2020, internal documents obtained by The Associated Press showed that seawater has entered Safer’s engine compartment, causing damage to pipes and increasing the risk of sinking. Rust has covered parts of the tanker and the inert gas that prevents the tanks from gathering inflammable gases has leaked out.
UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner called the agreement with Boskalis “another critical milestone of the ‘Stop Red Sea Spill’ operation to transfer oil” from the FSO Safer.
“We look forward to be working with Boskalis and other leading experts to prevent a humanitarian, environmental and economic disaster,” he added, while appealing to governments and businesses to help raise the remaining $29 million needed to fund the operation.
“An enormous oil disaster is looming, which could have serious humanitarian, environmental and economic implications. But we now have a chance to prevent that disaster,” Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liesje Schreinemacher said in a statement. The Dutch government worked with the UNDP to raise funds for the mission.
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(KTLA) – Despite last-minute negotiations that went into the evening Monday, the Los Angeles Unified School District was unable to come to an agreement with the union representing thousands of its employees to avert a work stoppage.
On Tuesday morning, the LAUSD strike began, shutting down hundreds of schools and creating hardships for hundreds of thousands of parents.
Demonstrators could be seen picketing under the rain as early as 5:30 a.m. in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Van Nuys, video showed.
The strike had been in the works for several weeks, and union representatives identified Tuesday as the first day of what is tentatively planned to be a three-day stoppage.
The strike includes the support of as many as 60,000 employees of the school district who are members of both the Local 99 of Service Employees International Union and United Teachers Los Angeles.
The unions represent both educators and school district employees, including bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and teaching aids.
At the center of the dispute is Local 99 union demands for improved wages.
“The union is asking for a 30% wage increase plus a $2 per hour additional raise for the lowest-paid workers,” according to the Los Angeles Times. The Times said most of the Local 99 workers make an average of $25,000, with many working part-time.
The teachers union is not directly involved in the wage dispute, but its union leaders said it would honor the stoppage and stand with fellow school district employees in solidarity, refusing to cross picket lines.
Los Angeles Unified is the second-largest school district in the nation, and it’s estimated that more than 500,000 students are expected to be affected by the strike.
The closure of schools will likely leave many parents scrambling to make arrangements for their children.
The school district has released a list of resources for families during the three-day strike, including information about student supervision and meal pickups. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said some city parks and recreation centers would be opened to serve as after-school program centers.
The Los Angeles Zoo is also offering free admission and a “Community Safari Day” for elementary students affected by the shutdown.
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IRVINE, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, Golden State Foods (GSF) today announces with profound sadness that its beloved Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Wetterau, has passed after 25 years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership of GSF. Surrounded by his loving family, Wetterau died peacefully at home due to ongoing health issues.
Despite this great loss, GSF and its family of companies are solid and growing, as the organization continues to focus on best supporting its customers in various industries and markets served throughout the world. GSF's senior executive and management teams are strong, as they continue to strategically guide the organization, while its operations teams effectively execute the company's day-to-day business with quality and care. As a management-owned and run organization, GSF will continue to operate with the same high standards and ideals that have made the organization successful during the last 76 years, including the company Creed and Values, so closely associated with Mark and which all GSF associates strive to exemplify every day.
Golden State Foods' long, ongoing legacy with the Wetterau family will continue. Conrad Wetterau, Mark's brother, business partner, and 25-year GSF Board Member, has been elected to serve as GSF's Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. GSF's current, 13-year Vice Chairman of the Board and former Chief Financial Officer of 12 years, Mike Waitukaitis, will continue to serve as Vice Chairman of the GSF Board of Directors, effective immediately. Conrad Wetterau and Mike Waitukaitis are both co-owners of Wetterau Associates, GSF's purchaser in 1998.
"Mike and I are deeply dedicated to GSF's continued, long-term success," said Conrad Wetterau. "Despite the significant loss of my dear brother, best friend, and long-time GSF leader, Mark, we will continue to build on the incredible momentum of this thriving organization to best serve our valued customers at the highest levels throughout the world."
"GSF's people, culture, and customers are second to none," added Waitukaitis. "During this time of transition, Golden State Foods and our family of companies will continue to be led in the same Wetterau family spirit, guided by our foundational Creed and Values, and company goals and objectives. Mark's legacy will continue to live on at GSF, as we, his dedicated business colleagues will forever remember him as a charismatic, energetic leader, who tirelessly inspired his fellow associates and teams to achieve more than they ever thought possible, to seek the ultimate success of all our stakeholders, as it states in our Creed."
Additionally, Mark's son, Stephen Wetterau, 14-year GSF associate and Vice President, Logistics, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), will continue to play a strong leadership role in the company. In addition to his current role, Stephen has been elected to the elevated role of GSF Board Member, effective immediately, furthering the Wetterau culture and traditions.
"My dad always said that 'our people are our greatest asset,'" added Stephen. "And it's the partnership between our associates, our customers and other partners that will enable our mutual success. As we move forward, that partnership, along with our unique culture, will be our driving force as we continue on together to best serve each of our customers around the world."
Mark is survived by his wife of 39 years, Virginia ("Ginny"); his three children, M. Stephen Jr., Elizabeth Bakman (Shaymus), and Olivia Luce (Bryn); his three grandchildren, Dean, Cole, and Lily Bakman; his brother, T. Conrad (Marguerite), and his sister, Elizabeth W. Harbison (Keith).
For Mark's full obituary, please visit goldenstatefoods.com/mark-wetterau.
About Golden State Foods
Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, feeds one billion people every day! Headquartered in Irvine, California, the multi-national company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation, and customer service. Established in 1947, GSF and its family of companies currently service 200+ leading brands (125,000+ restaurants/stores in more than 50 countries) from its 50 locations on five continents. Its core businesses include: manufacturing of liquid products, protein, produce, dairy/aseptic, and provides custom distribution services. The company employs approximately 6,000 associates and is management-owned and run. Golden State Foods also operates a national non-profit organization, the GSF Foundation.
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Relievus in its merger with Clearway Pain Solutions ("Clearway"), a portfolio company of NexPhase Capital ("NexPhase"). Relievus adds 44 providers and 21 locations to Clearway's existing capacity and expands the company's presence into New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The combined organization creates one of the largest interventional pain management practices in the United States.
Provident's deal team was led by Eric Major, a Managing Director at the firm. Fox Rothschild LLP served as legal counsel to Relievus, and McDermott Will & Emery LLP served as legal counsel for Clearway. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Relievus' Chief Operating Officer, Ronald Saltiel, commented "Working with Provident Healthcare as our investment banker was the best decision we made. Not only did they find us the right partner, but they worked both tirelessly and seamlessly to make this transaction possible. Clearway Pain was the perfect fit for our practice, and we believe together we will be the leading pain management practice in the United States."
"Ron Saltiel and Dr. Young Lee have developed a leading multi-modality pain management practice in the Northeast. Relievus' alignment with Clearway is a very complementary fit, adding a substantial footprint in Southern New Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. Together, the organization is poised for continued growth into adjacent markets in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, providing best-in-class pain solutions to patients," commented Major.
About Relievus
Relievus is based in Cherry Hill, NJ and was founded in 2008 by Dr. Young Lee. The practice is now comprised of 16 physicians, 19 advanced practitioners, five acupuncturists, three behavioral health professionals, and one physical therapist, treating patients in 21 locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Visit https://www.relievus.com/ for more information.
About Clearway Pain Solutions
Clearway Pain Solutions is a leading interventional pain management platform focused on relieving pain, restoring function, and renewing quality of life for its patients. Clearway offers a one-stop, comprehensive, and integrated system of advanced pain solution treatments, serving as the end-to-end provider of a full-spectrum of interventional procedures, chiropractic services, physical therapy, massage therapy, and regenerative medicine, along with lab testing, durable medical equipment, and other ancillary services. Clearway also specializes in helping patients recover from workplace and auto accident injuries. Visit https://clearwaypain.com/ for more information.
About Provident Healthcare Partners
Provident is a leading healthcare investment banking firm specializing in merger and acquisition advisory, strategic planning, and capital formation services for healthcare companies. The firm has a comprehensive knowledge of market sectors and specialties, including integrated pain management services. Provident also has unsurpassed experience and insight into the M&A process, which includes working with a multitude of investors such as private equity firms and strategic consolidators. For additional information, visit www.providenthp.com or follow on LinkedIn.
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The powerful Typhoon Mawar that lashed Guam on Thursday has interrupted travel and tropical island life for residents and U.S. military members in one of the nation’s most remote territories.
The island in the Pacific Ocean is known for a cheerful greeting drawn from the Indigenous Chamorro language: “Hafa Adai,” which generally means “Hello.” Visitors learn that Guam is “Where America’s Day Begins,” as it is hours ahead of Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. mainland, and the jet-lagged traveler will certainly notice the humidity.
They’ll also see seagulls and sunsets, but probably no songbirds. Non-native brown tree snakes, introduced after World War II, decimated the native jungle bird population on the largest of the tropical Mariana Islands.
People born on Guam are U.S. citizens with a huge time difference from those on the mainland. The sun rises 14 hours earlier for the 170,500 people who live on Guam than in New York City. Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., was Thursday morning in Guam’s capital city, Hagatna.
WHERE IS GUAM?
The island is south of Japan, west of the International Date Line and marks the boundary of the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Sea. It is about 3,900 miles (6,275 kilometers) west of Hawaii and 1,600 miles (2,600 kilometers) east of the Philippine capital, Manila. By comparison, Seattle to Miami is about 2,700 miles (4,400 kilometers).
Guam is 30 miles (48 kilometers) long and about 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) at its widest — kidney-shaped like Lake Michigan, but only about one-tenth the size of the Great Lake.
It is the southernmost in an island chain also including Rota, Tinian and Saipan — names notable for World War II battles. Tinian was the launching point for the Enola Gay atomic bomb attacks against the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Earth’s deepest undersea feature, the Mariana Trench, is about 230 miles (370 kilometers) southwest of the islands. It sinks to almost 7 miles (11 kilometers) below sea level.
U.S. MILITARY BASES
Guam hosts two large and regionally strategic U.S. military bases: Andersen Air Force Base on the northern end of the island and Naval Base Guam in Apra Harbor southwest of Hagatna.
The island is about 1,500 miles (2,500 kilometers) south of Tokyo and roughly equidistant from North Korea and Australia.
A former military air strip on the island highlands is now the commercial Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport. A Korean Air flight from Seoul crashed on approach in August 1997, killing more than 200 of 254 people aboard. Accounts of the number of survivors vary.
WHAT’S GUAM WEATHER LIKE?
Year-round temperatures, day and night, generally remain in the 80’s Fahrenheit, around 30 Celsius, with 80% humidity common. Sunshine is intense, since the island is closer to the equator than the U.S. mainland. Rain showers are frequent but often lead to color-splashed sunsets.
Thursday’s Typhoon Mawar may rank among the most severe storms to hit the island. The National Weather Service ranked Pongsona in December 2002 as the third-worst to strike the island, comparing it with Paka in November 1997. They were exceeded only by Karen in 1962 and an unnamed typhoon in 1900.
TROPICAL TOURISM
The economy of Guam is driven by tourism. Cruise ships dock at Apra Harbor and festivals invite shoppers to Chamorro Village for crafts, dances, souvenirs and rides on a miniature water buffalo called a carabao, introduced to the island by the Spanish in the 17th century as farm beasts of burden.
High-rise hotels frame a tropical beach on crescent-shaped Tumon Bay. An island drive passes war memorials and the Pacific War Museum, Chamorro villages, Pago Bay Overlook and ancient latte stone pillars — the origin of which remains unclear.
Duty-free outlets and boutiques invite hotel guests to shop. Sailing, fishing and scuba diving charters depart from Hagatna harbor. The island has several lush golf courses. Snorkelers and visitors to Fish Eye Marine Park observatory can see colorful reef fish darting along a harbor seabed still pocked by bomb craters.
HOW DID GUAM BECOME A U.S. TERRITORY?
Magellan Point near the southeastern island village of Umatac marks the spot where the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, sailing under the Spanish flag, is believed to have reached Guam in 1521.
The United States captured the island in a bloodless encounter during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Japan invaded in December 1941 along with the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. American troops battled ashore and retook the island in 1944.
Almost 28 years later, in January 1972, a Japanese soldier was discovered living in the jungle near the central island village of Talofofo. His name was Shoichi Yokoi. He hadn’t gotten word that the war had ended.
In 1950, Guam became a U.S. territory. Its residents are U.S. citizens but cannot vote in federal elections. The island has a non-voting delegate to Congress, Republican James Moylan.
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Titans Odds to Make Playoffs and Win Super Bowl
As of December 31 the Tennessee Titans' odds of winning the Super Bowl, +12500, make them the fourth-longest shot in the league.
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Titans Super Bowl Odds
- Odds to Win the AFC South: +375
- Odds to Win the Super Bowl: +12500
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Tennessee Betting Insights
- Tennessee went 8-6-0 ATS last season.
- Titans games went over the point total five out of 17 times last season.
- Tennessee ranked third-worst in total offense (296.8 yards per game) last season, but it played slightly better on defense, ranking 23rd with 351.6 yards allowed per contest.
- The Titans had three wins at home last year and four on the road.
- When favored last season Tennessee had just two wins (2-3). When the underdog the Titans posted a record of 4-5.
- The Titans were 5-7 in the AFC, including 3-3 in the AFC South.
Titans Impact Players
- Derrick Henry rushed for 1,538 yards (96.1 per game) and 13 touchdowns in 16 games last year.
- Henry also had 33 receptions for 398 yards and zero TDs.
- Ryan Tannehill threw for 2,536 yards (211.3 per game), completing 65.2% of his throws, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games.
- Also, Tannehill ran for 98 yards and two TDs.
- Chris Moore had 48 receptions for 548 yards (34.3 per game) and two touchdowns in 16 games a season ago for the Texans.
- In the passing game, Chigoziem Okonkwo scored three TDs, hauling in 32 balls for 450 yards (26.5 per game).
- Kevin Byard had four interceptions to go with 106 tackles and six passes defended last year.
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LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — Governor Kay Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case of a missing Lauderdale County man.
Bradley Eugene “Bubba” Lard has been missing since March 1, 2019. He disappeared shortly before his 40th birthday. He had last been seen in Cloverdale, just north of Florence.
Sergeant Matt Horton with the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) tells News 19 that they are hopeful the renewed attention to Bradley’s story and bringing it “back to the forefront” will generate new tips.
“It’s never been a cold case for us, [Bradley’s case] has always been an active investigation,” Horton said. “Any tips we get, we welcome those, we want those to keep coming.”
Detectives with the LCSO at the time said Lard had nothing with him that they could track. No cellphone, credit card, or even a bank account.
“It’s really hard tough when you have an individual who didn’t have a cellphone…didn’t have a credit card,” explained Horton. “I have no way to actually physically track him as a person.”
Investigators say there were conflicting reports of where he was last seen. Though one of the most promising was that he may have been near the intersection of Alabama 157 and County Road 10 in the Cloverdale community.
“So, if you take some the statements we have, he was at a residence in Cloverdale,” Horton said. “We have numerous witnesses that say yes he was there, and that the next thing they know he was just kind of gone.”
Lard walked almost everywhere he went, even at night. Horton at the time said it wasn’t unusual for Lard to walk great distances, but what alerted family and friends was that he never went a day without talking to them.
In the press release from Governor Ivey’s office, law enforcement does suspect that foul play is involved.
Bradley’s family, meanwhile, hasn’t given up hope that someone knows what happened to him. A Facebook group was created to keep his memory alive and as a way for anyone who might know something to submit a tip.
If you have any information which could help locate Lard or will help the investigation, contact the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office at 256-760-5757.
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New details released in search for Alabama corrections officer, escaped inmate
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - Authorities are still searching for an Alabama corrections officer and inmate who escaped on Friday, but WAFF reports new details have been released involving the incident.
Investigators confirmed that Vicky White and Casey White had a relationship at the Lauderdale County Detention Center, one that inmates called “special.” That relationship has been confirmed through independent investigation, WAFF reported.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Service released a statement to local police departments detailing what car the two may be driving.
According to the statement obtained by WAFF, Vicky White and Casey White may be driving a 2007 Ford Edge with a gold or copper look to it. There may be damage to the left rear bumper.
The two are considered armed and dangerous and may be armed with an AR-15 rifle and a shotgun, according to the release. Authorities say not to approach them if you see them.
Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton announced Monday at a press conference that an arrest warrant has been issued for Vicky White, an assistant director of corrections for the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office.
She is charged with first-degree permitting or facilitating escape of inmate Casey White. The two are not related.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly said he is shocked and disappointed as more information develops about the incident.
“I would have trusted Vicky with my life. I really mean it,” Connolly said. “If we needed something from the jail, she was our go-to person, solid employee. That’s why it’s so shocking.”
Detectives said they have uncovered more important information since their disappearance.
Officials said that Casey White is a free man and no longer restrained.
“We found her radio, sheriff’s department radio, and the leg shackles and handcuffs,” Singleton said.
Detectives also believe Vicky White has her phone, but it is turned off.
“It wasn’t left in the car. You know, we’ve attempted using technology. We haven’t had any success with it,” Singleton said.
They are also going through her finances to see if there is anything unusual.
“We’ve had the Secret Service helping us with some of that kind of stuff. They’re working on that angle of it.” Singleton said. “We’re assuming she’s got some cash.”
Vicky White and Casey White have been missing since April 29, when Vicky White said she was taking the inmate to a mental health evaluation. Singleton confirmed that no mental health evaluation existed. Investigators said there is no doubt that Vicky White aided and abetted Casey White with his escape.
Since the two went missing, 20 investigators have jumped on the case, taking up a whole conference room at the courthouse.
“Well, we’re not as far as we would like to be, and we’ve followed up on several leads. We’ve had very few productive leads, but we are making some progress,” Singleton said.
Investigators said they need a key piece of information, but they have hit a roadblock.
“We’d like to have identified a vehicle so we know what we’re looking for. That would be a tremendous help to us if we could get that done,” Singleton said.
Shortly before her disappearance, Vicky White said she had also planned to get medical care because she wasn’t feeling well, but she never arrived.
The vehicle in which the two departed Friday morning was found at a shopping center in Lauderdale County later that afternoon.
Casey White was serving 75 years for a series of crimes and was awaiting a capital murder trial. He is 6-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs about 260 pounds, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Vicky White is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. She has blonde hair and brown eyes.
Authorities said Vicky White violated a policy that required more than one official to be involved in transporting inmates. The policy was put in place when Casey White was jailed two years ago and authorities believed he was planning to escape.
The Marshals Service said people with information about Casey White’s location or Vicky White’s disappearance can call the service at 1-800-336-0102. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the U.S. Marshals Tip App.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for information.
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HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s foreign ministry has summoned the United States’ deputy ambassador over a series of tweets the embassy sent calling for a peaceful election in a country that has a history of violent and disputed votes.
The ministry accused the embassy of “election-related social media posts bordering on activism and meddling in Zimbabwe’s internal affairs.”
Deputy Ambassador Elaine French was called to a meeting with Zimbabwe foreign affairs acting permanent secretary Rofina Chikava on Tuesday following the posts on the U.S. Embassy's official Twitter account.
The Zimbabwe foreign ministry said it had a particular issue with a May 26 tweet that called for Zimbabweans to "Register to vote and make sure your voice is heard." Another tweet from the embassy said "Zimbabwe's constitution grants citizens the right to choose their representatives in legitimate, credible, & peaceful elections."
The foreign ministry said the tweet urging people to register to vote was against diplomatic protocols.
“We stand by our recent social media posts calling for peace during the election season," U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Meg Riggs said in a statement. “Elections are a part of a functioning democracy.”
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the elections will take place in August, although he hasn't announced a specific date.
But campaigning has started, with opposition parties already alleging violence and intimidation against their supporters by ruling party activists and security forces. Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF ruling party and the government have denied the allegations but human rights groups have said there is intimidation and Mnangagwa's government is suppressing criticism amid a currency crisis and a sharp rise in food prices.
Zimbabwe has been under U.S. sanctions for two decades over human rights abuses, which started under the regime of former president Robert Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe from independence from white minority rule in 1980 until he was removed in a coup in 2017 and replaced by Mnangagwa.
Zimbabwe has had a series of violent and disputed elections since 1980 and this vote is expected to be closely contested.
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WARSAW, Ind., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH) today announced its fourth quarter earnings conference call will be webcast on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A news release detailing the quarterly results will be made available that day at 6:30 a.m. ET.
The live audio webcast can be accessed via Zimmer Biomet's Investor Relations website at https://investor.zimmerbiomet.com. It will be available for replay following the conference call.
Individuals in the U.S. and Canada who wish to dial into the conference call may do so by dialing (888) 204-4368 and entering conference ID 5103691. International callers should dial +1 (323) 994-2093 and enter conference ID 5103691.
About Zimmer Biomet
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We seamlessly transform the patient experience through our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies that leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
With 90+ years of trusted leadership and proven expertise, Zimmer Biomet is positioned to deliver the highest quality solutions to patients and providers. Our legacy continues to come to life today through our progressive culture of evolution and innovation.
For more information about our product portfolio, our operations in 25+ countries and sales in 100+ countries or about joining our team, visit www.zimmerbiomet.com or follow Zimmer Biomet on Twitter at www.twitter.com/zimmerbiomet.
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- Multi-metals processing plant to be operated by Nyrstar, a Trafigura Group company
SINGAPORE and IRVING, Texas, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecobat, the global leader in battery recycling, and Trafigura ("Trafigura" or "the Trafigura Group"), a leading global supplier of commodities, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a binding agreement for the sale of Ecobat Resources Stolberg GmbH (ERS) which owns the Stolberg multi-metals processing plant in Germany. The Stolberg plant will be operated and managed by Nyrstar, an international multi-metals mining and smelting company and market leader in the production of zinc and lead metal. Nyrstar is 98 percent owned by the Trafigura Group.
Ecobat is a leader in the collection, recycling, production, and distribution of energy storage solutions. It has operations in Europe, the United States, and Africa, and focuses on lead and lithium battery collection and recycling management services to empower sustainability efforts around the world.
"The sale of ERS is consistent with our strategy to concentrate on our core business of battery recycling and represents a significant step in the rationalization of our portfolio," said Marcus Randolph, CEO of Ecobat.
"Combining the Stolberg plant with Nyrstar, which operates three European zinc smelters within a 300-kilometer radius of the Stolberg plant, offers a unique opportunity to leverage several of Nyrstar's by-products as feed material for the Stolberg multi-metal business, offering locally produced strategic materials to Europe's critical growth markets with a reduced carbon footprint and increased efficiency," said Daniel Vanin, CEO of Nyrstar. "We look forward to welcoming the highly engaged Stolberg team to Nyrstar and are excited to continue to grow a business which offers highly relevant materials for the fast-evolving European green transition."
The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent including the receipt of certain regulatory approvals. Completion is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2022.
Rothschild & Co acted as financial advisor and White & Case acted as legal advisor to Ecobat on the transaction.
For further information please contact:
Ecobat Press Office: ecobat@edelman.com
Nyrstar Press Office: +31 (0) 495 512 930 or media@nyrstar.com
Trafigura Press Office: +41 (0) 22 592 4528 or media@trafigura.com
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About Ecobat Resources Stolberg GmbH (ERS)
ERS was founded in 1848 and is one of the largest and most modern primary multi-metal smelters in the world. This facility can produce 155,000 tonnes of lead and more than 100 different specifications of market-leading lead alloys, and produce 130,000 tonnes of sulphuric acid. Due to its on-site silver plant the facility has a capacity of producing up to 1,200 tonnes of Doré silver, or Güldischsilber. The plant has been under repair since a major flood event occurred in July 2021. The restoration program is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2022.
About Ecobat
Ecobat is the world's biggest recycler of batteries. With operations in Africa, Europe and North America, we fully recycle nearly 80 million lead car batteries each year. For nearly a century, Ecobat has been making the business of batteries safer and more sustainable. Now, we're continuing to invent ways to harness lead, lithium, and other materials that power everyday lives more efficiently. For more information on how we are transforming energy storage, visit www.ecobat.com
About Trafigura
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects the world with the vital resources it needs. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Metals & Minerals, and Power & Renewables divisions, we deploy infrastructure, skills and a global network to move commodities from where they are plentiful to where they are needed most, forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable.
Trafigura also owns and operates a number of industrial assets including a majority share of global multi-metals producer Nyrstar and fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, a power and renewable energy investment and development platform. Trafigura is owned by its employees and employs over 13,000 people working in 48 countries. Visit: www.trafigura.com
About Nyrstar
Nyrstar is an international multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States of America and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company's operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In July 2019, Nyrstar's operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, one of the world's leading independent commodity trading companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com
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Total passenger traffic in 3Q22 increased 22.8% compared to 3Q19 and 24.5% YoY
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) (ASUR), a leading international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S., and Colombia, today announced results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022.
3Q22 Highlights1
- Total passenger traffic increased 24.5% year over year (YoY) and 22.8% compared to 3Q19. By country of operations, 3Q22 passenger traffic showed the following increases compared to 3Q19 levels:
- Revenues increased 29.4% YoY to Ps.6,294.8 million and by 53.3% compared to 3Q19 revenues. Excluding construction revenues, revenues increased 35.6% YoY and 50.9% against 3Q19.
- Consolidated commercial revenues per passenger were Ps.116.5 in 3Q22.
- Consolidated EBITDA increased 39.6% YoY to Ps.4,067.0 million and 64.3% compared to 3Q19.
- Adjusted EBITDA Margin (excluding the effect of IFRIC 12) increased to 69.7%, from 67.7% in 3Q21 and 64.0% in 3Q19.
- Cash & cash equivalents of Ps.13,917.4 million at quarter-end and Net Debt-to-LTM EBITDA at 0.14x.
3Q22 Earnings Call
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM US ET; 9:00 AM CT
Dial-in: 1-866-416-5346 (U.S. Toll-Free) 1-323-794-2575 (International)
Access Code: 9021968
Replay: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 1:00 PM US ET, ending at 11:59 PM US ET on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Dial in: 1-844-512-2921 (Toll-Free) 1-412-317-6671 (International). Access Code: 9021968
For a full version of ASUR's Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release, please visit: https://www.asur.com.mx/informacion-financiera-page-0
Definitions
Concession Services Agreements (IFRIC 12 interpretation). In Mexico and Puerto Rico, ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line, "Construction Revenues," reflecting the revenue from construction or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. The same amount is recognized under the expense line "Construction Costs" because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services. Because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA Margin. In Colombia, "Construction Revenues" include the recognition of the revenue to which the concessionaire is entitled for carrying out the infrastructure works in the development of the concession, while "Construction Costs" represents the actual costs incurred in the execution of such additions or improvements to the concessioned assets.
Majority Net Income reflects ASUR's equity interests in each of its subsidiaries and therefore excludes the 40% interest in Aerostar that is owned by other shareholders. Other than Aerostar, ASUR owns (directly or indirectly) 100% of its subsidiaries.
EBITDA means net income before provision for taxes, deferred taxes, profit sharing, non-ordinary items, participation in the results of associates, comprehensive financing cost, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of liquidity. Our management believes that EBITDA provides a useful measure that is widely used by investors and analysts to evaluate our performance and compare it with other companies. EBITDA is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues excluding construction services revenues for Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia and excludes the effect of IFRIC 12 with respect to the construction or improvements to concessioned assets. ASUR is required by IFRIC 12 to include in its income statement an income line reflecting the revenue from construction or improvements to concessioned assets made during the relevant period. The same amount is recognized under the expense line "Construction Costs" because ASUR hires third parties to provide construction services. In Mexico and Puerto Rico, because equal amounts of Construction Revenues and Construction Costs have been included in ASUR's income statement as a result of the application of IFRIC 12, the amount of Construction Revenues does not have an impact on EBITDA, but it does have an impact on EBITDA Margin, as the increase in revenues that relates to Construction Revenues does not result in a corresponding increase in EBITDA. In Colombia, construction revenues do have an impact on EBITDA, as construction revenues include a reasonable margin over the actual cost of construction. Like EBITDA Margin, Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be considered as an indicator of our operating performance or as an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of liquidity and is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS and may be calculated differently by different companies.
About ASUR
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) is a leading international airport operator with a portfolio of concessions to operate, maintain, and develop 16 airports in the Americas. These comprise nine airports in southeast Mexico, including Cancun Airport, the most important tourist destination in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, and six airports in northern Colombia, including José María Córdova International Airport (Rionegro), the second busiest airport in Colombia. ASUR is also a 60% JV partner in Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operator of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport serving the capital of Puerto Rico, San Juan. San Juan's Airport is the island's primary gateway for international and mainland-US destinations and was the first and currently the only major airport in the US to have successfully completed a public–private partnership under the FAA Pilot Program. Headquartered in Mexico, ASUR is listed both on the Mexican Bolsa, where it trades under the symbol ASUR, and on the NYSE in the U.S., where it trades under the symbol ASR. One ADS represents ten (10) series B shares. For more information, visit www.asur.com.mx
Analyst Coverage
In accordance with Article 4.033.01 of the Mexican Stock Exchange Internal Rules, ASUR reports that the stock is covered by the following broker-dealers: Actinver Casa de Bolsa, Banorte, Barclays, BBVA Bancomer, BofA Merrill Lynch, Bradesco, BTG Pactual, Citi Global Markets, Credit Suisse, GBM Grupo Bursatil, Goldman Sachs, HSBC Securities, Insight Investment Research, Itau BBA Securities, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Nau Securities, Punto Research Santander, Scotiabank, UBS Casa de Bolsa and Vector.
Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts with respect to the performance of ASUR issued by these analysts reflect their own views, and therefore do not represent the opinions, estimates or forecasts of ASUR or its management. Although ASUR may refer to or distribute such statements, this does not imply that ASUR agrees with or endorses any information, conclusions or recommendations included therein
Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release discuss future expectations or state other forward-looking information. Those statements are subject to risks identified in this press release and in ASUR's filings with the SEC. Actual developments could differ significantly from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economic conditions and the travel industry, as well as on the business and results of operations of the Company in particular, is expected to be material, and, as conditions are changing rapidly, is difficult to predict. The forward-looking information is based on various factors and was derived using numerous assumptions. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except as may be required by applicable law, we do not have an obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant said Wednesday he will release all of his text messages related to a welfare fraud investigation — including money spent on building a university volleyball arena that was pushed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and others with connections to Bryant.
From 2016 to 2019, the Mississippi Department of Human Services misspent more than $77 million that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in the U.S., according to the state auditor. Prosecutors have said the department gave money to nonprofit organizations that spent it on projects such as the $5 million volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Bryant, a Republican, finished his second and final term as governor in January 2020. Weeks later, the first criminal charges were filed against six people, including John Davis, a Department of Human Services director chosen by Bryant.
In a video released Wednesday, Bryant repeated what he has said before — that he was the 2019 whistleblower who told the auditor’s office about misdeeds at the Department of Human Services.
“The fact is, I did nothing wrong,” Bryant said in the video. “I wasn’t aware of the wrongdoings of others. When I received evidence that suggested people appeared to be misappropriating funds, I immediately reported that to the agency whose job it is to investigate these matters.”
The Mississippi Department of Human Services, with a new director, filed a civil lawsuit last year against Favre, three former pro wrestlers and more than three dozen other people and businesses to try to recover more than $20 million of the misspent money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program.
No criminal charges have been filed against Bryant, and he is not being sued. Attorneys for some of the defendants in the civil suit have filed court papers that include text-message exchanges between Bryant, Favre and others about spending welfare money on the volleyball arena. Bryant earned a degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1977, more than a decade before Favre played football there. Favre’s daughter started playing volleyball there in 2017.
In November, Bryant’s attorney cited executive privilege in seeking to block a subpoena that sought more information from the former governor.
In late March, three news organizations — the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, the Mississippi Free Press and Mississippi Today — filed papers opposing Bryant’s effort to seal any information he would provide to the court.
“After much thought and discussion with counsel, I’ve made the decision to forgo any arguments about executive privilege on my text messages in this matter and simply release them all,” Bryant said in the video Wednesday. “Frankly, I’m tired of paying legal fees to respond to lawsuits that I’m not a party to in order to protect my privacy and an executive privilege that should exist for future governors.”
Davis pleaded guilty last year in the welfare misspending case, as did Nancy New. She is a Bryant ally who also attended the University of Southern Mississippi and ran a nonprofit organization that received Human Services contracts. As part of her guilty plea, New acknowledged her organization directed welfare money toward the volleyball arena and a pharmaceutical project backed by Favre. No criminal charges have been brought against Favre.
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WASHINGTON — Lawmakers moved swiftly Thursday to avoid a government shutdown.
With the current fiscal year set to expire at midnight Friday, the Senate passed a short-term spending bill which will now fund the government until Dec. 16, Associated Press reported.
According to the news outlet, it passed with a 72-25 vote, with all the no votes coming from Republicans.
The news outlet reported that this gives Congress enough time to set up spending levels for the 2023 fiscal year.
The bill, which is now heading to the House, includes funds to provide $12 billion in aid to Ukraine and $1 billion for a program that will help low-income families afford their heating bills this winter, the Associated Press reported.
According to the Associated Press, the $12 billion for Ukraine will allow the country to provide training, equipment and logistics support to its military.
After the midterm election, lawmakers will work to pass a massive government funding package that could provide spending on hot-topic issues, including abortion, border security and climate change, the news outlet reported.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, Steel Sports athlete Cole Ingram, a 7th grader from Estes Park, Colorado, was honored at the annual Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Ceremony in Washington, DC as a representative of the 2022 Lasorda Legacy Team. Steel Sports, a company of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP), partners with Act of Valor to teach young athletes about the importance of honoring our service members and to encourage athletes' service in their communities.
Cole was named to the first-annual Lasorda Legacy Team and awarded Act of Valor's challenge coin to commemorate his commitment to the Steel Sports core values. He was honored onstage at the US Navy Memorial and was joined by his parents, Allison and Jonathan Ingram. He was also awarded a $500 scholarship and a challenge coin from Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Together with the other award recipients including MLB standouts Trevor Hoffman (National Baseball Hall of Fame Award winner) and Byron Buxton (Major League Baseball Award), Cole enjoyed a tour of the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol Building. Cole was chosen to represent the Lasorda Legacy team based on an essay he wrote about Hoyt Wilhelm, a Major League Baseball player who served in WWII. Wilhelm received a Purple Heart for his service, and would go on to pitch his entire career with shrapnel in his throwing hand, demonstrating his commitment to country and baseball.
"We're so proud to have Cole representing Steel Sports in Washington, D.C.," said Alison Haehnel, SVP of Social Impact at Steel Sports. "Steel Sports' mission as an organization is to inspire youth to reach their potential both on and off the field while Act of Valor aims to inspire the youth of today by teaching them about citizenship, service to one's country, and sacrifice in times of great national need. Cole is a shining example of the intersection between sports, leadership, and service. Cole's essay showed his understanding of both service and leadership–including how sports can be about building character as much as having a great time–and we're eager for him to take what he learns here in D.C. back to Team Steel Colorado."
Haehnel and Steve Jones, the Senior VP of the Coaching System - The Lasorda Way at Steel Sports, recently appeared on the American Valor podcast to talk about the partnership between the two organizations. Steel Sports will expand the annual Lasorda Legacy Series Championship to a 4-month series beginning in April at Lasorda Legacy Park in Yaphank, New York, with dozens of teams from across the country participating. Act of Valor will run free civics courses, including how to handle the American flag, and honor veterans at each of the four monthly events. At the conclusion of the series championship in July, they will announce their selection for the next year's Lasorda Legacy Team which will surely include exemplary athletes who demonstrated their Core Values on and off the field.
In 2014, legendary baseball Hall of Famer and Steel Sports co-founder Tommy Lasorda was inducted into the Act of Valor Hall of Fame. Steel Sports Foundation Board Member and former Advisory Board member, famed MLB Manager Bobby Valentine, has carried on his legacy by spearheading this partnership.
"This new partnership with Act of Valor stems from our shared core values," said Warren Lichtenstein, Steel Partners Executive Chairman. "At Steel Sports, we're forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports' core values–Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Our work with Act of Valor helps us to inspire them with the legacy of the greatest generation."
Headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, Steel Sports is a social impact business with the mission of inspiring youth to reach their potential, on and off the field, by developing them as athletes and people through the Steel Sports Coaching System - The Lasorda Way. Through its "kids first" approach, Steel Sports is establishing a new standard in youth sports and coaching, forging the next generation of leaders by instilling Steel Sports' core values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, and Commitment. Steel Sports creates a positive youth sports experience for over 100,000 athletes each year. For more information, visit www.steelsports.com.
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (www.steelpartners.com) (NYSE: SPLP) is a diversified global holding company that owns and operates businesses, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, direct marketing, banking, and youth sports.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Golembeske
Vice President
(212) 520-2290
jgolembeske@steelpartners.com
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'Titanic' and 'The Omen' actor David Warner dies at 80
LONDON (AP) - David Warner, a versatile British actor whose roles ranged from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics, has died. He was 80.
Warner’s family said he died from a cancer-related illness on Sunday at Denville Hall, a retirement home for entertainers in London.
Often cast as a villain, Warner had roles in the 1971 psychological thriller "Straw Dogs," the 1976 horror classic "The Omen," the 1979 time-travel adventure "Time After Time" — he was Jack the Ripper — and the 1997 blockbuster "Titanic," where he played the malicious valet Spicer Lovejoy.
Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Warner became a young star of the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing roles including King Henry VI and King Richard II. His 1965 performance in the title role of "Hamlet" for the company, directed by Peter Hall, was considered one of the finest of his generation.
Gregor Doran, the RSC's artistic director emeritus, said Warner's Hamlet, played as a tortured student, "seemed the epitome of 1960’s youth, and caught the radical spirit of a turbulent age."
Warner also starred in Hall’s 1968 film of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," opposite Helen Mirren and Diana Rigg.
Despite his acclaim as as a stage actor, chronic stage fright led Warner to prefer film and TV work for many years.
He was nominated for a British Academy Film Award for the title role in Karel Reisz’s Swinging London tragicomedy "Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment," released in 1966. He later won an Emmy for his role as Roman politician Pomponius Falco in the 1981 TV miniseries "Masada."
He had a prolific career on film and TV in both Britain and the United States, and became beloved of sci-fi fans for roles in Terry Gilliam’s "Time Bandits," computer movie "Tron," Tim Burton’s remake of "Planet of the Apes," and the "Star Trek" franchise, where he made several appearances in different roles.
Warner returned to theater in 2001 after almost three decades to play Andrew Undershaft in a Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw’s "Major Barbara." In 2005 he starred in Shakespeare’s "King Lear" at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and in 2007 returned to the RSC to play Shakespeare’s comic buffoon Falstaff.
One of his final film roles was as retired naval officer Admiral Boom in "Mary Poppins Returns," released in 2018.
Warner’s family said he would be remembered "as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years."
"We are heartbroken," the family said.
They said Warner is survived by his partner Lisa Bowerman, his son Luke, daughter-in-law Sarah, "his good friend Jane Spencer Prior, his first wife Harriet Evans and his many gold dust friends."
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BetMGM March Madness Promo Code: Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic - March 17
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- TV: TNT
- Where: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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TRAVERSE CITY — Legends live forever, and 2022 saw several schools cement themselves as legends in their own right.
This year, schools throughout northern Michigan made history by taking their school to new heights that no one in the program has touched before. Some won their first regional title or captured it again for the first time in generations. Others claimed a conference title or made a deep run to state finals.
Those history-making successes rank as the Record-Eagle’s No.7 sports story in 2022.
Traverse City Central girls volleyball head coach Emily Wilbert came on staff earlier this year and flipped the entire program in a season. The Trojans claimed a share of the Big North Conference with Cadillac and snapped a 35-year drought of not reaching the regional finals.
“It was a big year,” Wilbert said. “I feel so fortunate to have had the players we did, and the parents and the coaches and the program. It was a really good group to walk into, and I give a lot of credit to the people that were here. We couldn’t have done it without everybody.”
Cadillac girls volleyball made history by reaching the Division 2 state finals for the first time in program history after so many tries. While the Vikings lost in the finals to North Branch in three sets, being runner-up wasn’t lost on Cadillac head coach Michelle Brines.
“I’m enjoying it right now. I’m just a little emotional, but it needs to be celebrated that you’re second,” Brines said after the state finals lost. “I’m just proud.”
The Elk Rapids girls tennis and girls soccer programs added some hardware in the trophy case outside the basketball gym. The soccer team won its first Division 3 regional title in 26 years, and the tennis team captured its first Division 3 regional title in program history.
“A lot of emotions, (just) being proud of them. Good group, they showed up hard every day. They supported each other, no matter if it was kids on the field or the kids on the bench,” Elk Rapids head coach Andrea Krakow said.
“It felt really good. It felt like all my hard work over the past couple of years has finally paid off,” Gabby Krakow added.
The Elks tennis team advance to their first Division 4 state championship in their tennis program history.
“The girls are beyond ecstatic,” Elk Rapids girls tennis head coach Keith Schulte said after winning their first regional title. “When you’d look up at the banners in the gym and see all kinds of regional championships, you’d think, ‘Dang, there’s nothing for girls tennis.’ Now there is. That’s kind of cool. They got to put their mark on the school.”
Onekama softball also added hardware by winning their first Division 4 regional title in program history after defeating Lake Leelanau St. Mary 13-5.
“We made a little history,” Onekama head coach Rob Johnson said.
The East Jordan football program didn’t make a run in the playoffs or make it to districts, but they go up against a high-powered Frankfort team in Frankfort and won 6-0 in overtime after holding Frankfort to less than 100 passing yards.
That was their first playoff win since 1999.
“It’s almost not real,” East Jordan head coach Adam Grybauskas said. “I just told you I’d never been a part of a game like that, and I have coached a lot of football games. That’s just crazy. Both defenses were unbelievable, but I’m happy for our kids.”
Petoskey hockey in 2022 had a season to remember after claiming the Big North Conference title for the first time in program history.
“It’s awesome. It feels great,” Petoskey head coach Rob Higgins said of the historical achievement.
Grayling boys basketball waited 65 years to capture another Division 3 regional championship, but did so on their home floor after defeating Sanford Meridian 52-40.
“This means everything,” Grayling head coach LJ Mead said. “For this to be our road, our venture ... man, unbelievable.”
While 65 years is a long time for any school to capture a regional title, the Lake Leelanau boys basketball team said to the Vikings, “Hold my apple juice.”
After being down 12 points with five minutes remaining in Division 4 regional championship, the Eagles rallied back to beat D4 No. 1-ranked McBain Northern Michigan Christian, 61-57.
The Eagles captured their first regional championship in 72 years.
The Comets made history this past season as well. NMC won the Highland Conference title with a perfect 14-0 record, winning its first Highland crown in program history and first boys basketball league title of any kind since 1968.
Legacies are made by those who create them, and all the athletes have created legacies that the will be remembered forever.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A 25-0 run removed any suspense from Tony Bennett's pursuit of a Virginia coaching milestone.
The No. 13 Cavaliers blew away Georgia Tech with the spurt, which began in the closing minutes of the first half and carried over after the break to give Virginia a 74-56 victory Saturday.
For Bennett, it was win No. 326 as the Cavaliers' coach, pushing him into a tie with Terry Holland for the most in school history.
“Just the way he has represented basketball and this program, what he's built, it's just tremendous to be able to talk about him,” Bennett said. “I never got into coaching to break records. I just wanted to win because I love the game.”
Bennett improved to 326-119 in 14 years leading the Virginia men’s basketball program. Holland went 326-173 over a 16-season tenure that ended in 1990.
Virginia (10-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) scored the final nine points of the first half — all on 3-pointers off Georgia Tech turnovers — to take a 36-25 lead into halftime.
It would get worse for the Yellow Jackets (7-6, 0-3) when the teams returned to the court, as the Cavaliers ripped off another 16 points to make it 52-25 before the home team finally made a basket.
“For the most part defensively, we didn’t give them anything easy," Bennett said. “Then we got a few turnovers and made 3s. When you're not exchanging baskets, that’s when stuff like that can happen.”
Kihei Clark had 15 points and eight assists to lead Virginia, which kept up its domination of Georgia Tech with a 10th straight victory in the series. Jayden Gardner added 14 points, while Armaan Franklin and Kadin Shedrick added 11 apiece.
Looking to bounce back from an ugly 13-point home loss to Clemson before the 10-day Christmas break, Georgia Tech shook up its lineup by bringing top scorer Miles Kelly off the bench. It did no good.
The Yellow Jackets have lost their first three ACC games by an average margin of nearly 16 points and appear headed for another dismal season. They went 12-20 a year ago.
Kelly scored 20 points but none of his teammates reached double figures. The Yellow Jackets turned it over 23 times, leading to 30 points for the Cavaliers.
“Virginia was knocking down a lot of shots,” Kelly said. “That was really the game. We couldn’t get any stops on the defensive end.”
DRE IN THE HOUSE
Former Virginia star De'Andre Hunter was at McCamish Pavilion to cheer on his alma mater and stopped by the locker room afterward.
Hunter was a key player on the Cavaliers' national championship team in 2019. He now plays for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, who were off Saturday after losing to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers the night before.
“It's been a while since we've had one of those kind of runs,” Bennett said. “Maybe it was because De'Andre was sitting behind the bench.”
BIG PICTURE
Virginia: The Cavaliers set the tone with their accuracy beyond the arc. Eight of their 13 first-half baskets were 3-pointers, many coming in transition off Virginia's smothering defense. Bennett's team looked more like the team that rose to No. 2 in the rankings before consecutive losses to Houston and Miami.
Georgia Tech: Pastner has given little indication in his seven-year tenure that he can transform the Yellow Jackets into a perennial conference contender. Other than a surprising run to the ACC tournament title during the pandemic-marred 2020-21 season, the Yellow Jackets are 36-60 in league play under Pastner.
“This was no fun for anybody,” the coach said. “But there’s a lot of basketball to be played.”
UP NEXT
Virginia: Bennett will look to break the tie with Holland when the Cavaliers travel to Pittsburgh for an ACC game Tuesday night.
Georgia Tech: Hosts another ranked ACC team, No. 14 Miami, to wrap up a four-game homestand Wednesday night.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An Indianapolis man on Wednesday was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a murder in April 2021, the Marion County prosecutor says.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were sent to a report of shots fired at 9:40 p.m. April 14, 2021, in the 800 block of North Tuxedo Street. That’s in a residential area south of East 10th Street between North Rural Street and North Sherman Drive.
Demetri Swann, 22, was found shot in an alley, where he died.
Marcus Dalton, 22, and a boy who was 13 in April 2021 were arrested shortly after the murder. Dalton was convicted in February of murder and carrying a handgun without a license. A news release issued Wednesday from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office did not provide any information about the boy.
While officers were speaking with a nearby resident, they noticed Dalton walking at a nearby house. He was arrested after matching the description of one suspect. Police in 2021 said Dalton and the boy, who was not identified, were arrested April 15, 2021, at the house.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence where Dalton was arrested, a vehicle, and Dalton’s backpack, and found both murder weapons.
Investigators also reviewed surveillance footage that captured the sounds of gunfire, as well as two suspects walking from the alley and leaving the scene in a black vehicle.
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The 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Celebrate Companies
Dedicated to Realizing Change for its LGBTQIA+ Talent
CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In is pleased to release its 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Program, which recognizes employers who excel in creating an inclusive workplace for its LGBTQIA+ employees. See the full winners list below and learn more about the 25 winners here.
"Congratulations to the winners of our 2022 LGBTQIA+ Awards Program," says Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO, Built In. "Companies today are in a position to effect lasting change for employees from the LGBTQIA+ community, at a time when it's never been more important — if they put concerted, consistent effort behind their DEI efforts. We couldn't be prouder to honor companies in tech that are setting the highest standards of inclusion for the rest of the industry to emulate."
The 25 winners have dedicated tactics for hiring, retaining and engaging LGBTQIA+ talent. Their offerings as employers focus on creating diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, where LGBTQIA+ employees can be their most authentic selves.
"Of late, we've seen a backlash against corporate virtue signaling, where rainbow colors on a logo represent the extent of a company's allyship," says Sheridan Orr, CMO, Built In. "But true allyship creates change, and change springs from action, including efforts like the creation of benefits that support the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ employees and hiring strategies to attract LGBTQIA+ talent. We're proud to have launched a program that recognizes substantive DEI efforts like those over mere social media gestures. The former lays the foundation for a better future of work for members of the LGBTQIA+ community."
The judges' panel included 9 leaders in tech, all advocates themselves, whose backgrounds span technology, design, customer success, DEI, recruitment and more. The group reviewed the nominated companies, with identifying information removed, and chose 25 employers whom they believe are the most inclusive for the LGBTQIA+ community, based on the program's criteria and eligibility requirements.
Learn about the 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards judges here.
Ash Wellness
Bitwise Industries
Carrot Fertility
Chani Nicholas Incorporated
Chime
connectRN
Dropbox
Enova
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Funding Circle
G2
Grindr
Guild Education
John Deere
Maven Clinic
Merck
NextRoll
Notion
Point B
Qualtrics
RingCentral
Spreetail
Toast
Zipcar
ZS
Built In's 2022 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards Program recognizes employers who excel in creating inclusive workplaces for their LGBTQIA+ employees. A judges' panel, composed of tech leaders who are advocates for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, selected 25 winners. They used scorecards with identifying information removed. To be nominated, participants must have met eligibility requirements: LGBTQIA+ employee representation at both the individual contributor and executive level; a perks + benefits package that supports the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ employees; documented strategies to provide an inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ employees; and dedicated hiring tactics to attract LGBTQIA+ talent.
Built In is creating the largest platform for technology professionals globally. Monthly, millions of the industry's most in-demand professionals visit the site from across the world. They rely on our platform to stay ahead of tech trends and news, learn skills to accelerate their careers and find opportunities at companies whose values they share. Built In also serves 1,800 customers, innovative companies ranging from startups to those in the Fortune 100. By putting their stories in front of our uniquely engaged audience, we help them hire otherwise hard-to-reach tech professionals, locally, nationally or remotely. www.builtin.com
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SEOUL —A South Korean court sentenced a man to 40 years in prison on Tuesday for stabbing a female colleague to death in a Seoul subway station — an act the court deemed "revenge murder."
The man, 31-year-old Jeon Joo-hwan, sent the victim unwanted text messages, then threatened her with videos he filmed with a hidden camera at their workplace restroom.
In 2021 — two years and 350 text messages after his initial threats — the woman reported Jeon to the police and filed a criminal complaint. He was charged with stalking. The day before his sentencing was due on those charges, he snuck into the women's bathroom at Seoul's Sindang metro station, wearing a disposable hair cap, waited for her to come in, and stabbed her to death.
Jeon and his victim, a 28-year-old woman who has not been named, were both employed by the Seoul Metro Corporation. The killing at the subway station in central Seoul last September shocked South Korea, though it was not the first such killing. Women in recent years have demanded safety in public spaces and workplaces from threats like illegal filming, gender-based hate crime and sexual abuse.
The calls have led to some meaningful achievements. An anti-stalking law passed the congress in 2021, more than 20 years after the first such bill was proposed. New amendments to laws on sexual violence have criminalized filming or distributing videos and pictures of someone against their will.
The victim relied on these laws when she filed a criminal complaint accusing Jeon of committing crimes the laws punish. But they failed to protect her life.
After she filed the criminal complaint against Jeon, police sought to detain him, but a court denied an arrest warrant, citing low risk of destroying evidence or fleeing. Jeon continued sending threats to the victim, demanding settlement of criminal charges.
Following her death, experts pointed out shortfalls in South Korea's current anti-stalking law, which narrowly defines legally recognized stalking and includes a clause that prohibits prosecuting a perpetrator against the victim's objection.
Kim Jeong-hye, a researcher at the Korean Women's Development Institute, said in a forum last October that the clause "reflects the idea that stalking occurs in the realm of private life and trivializes the crime." Kim also called for more robust protection of stalking victims, considering that the crime often happens in repeated instances over an extended period of time.
According to police data, nearly 30,000 reports were filed for stalking in the first year of the anti-stalking law's implementation. Police sought arrest warrants for 377 among 7,100 perpetrators apprehended in that period. Of those indicted, 27% were sentenced to prison. Before his sentencing on Tuesday, Jeon was already serving a 9-year sentence resulting from the victim's original charges of illegal filming and stalking.
After the killing last September, people mourned the victim, laying flowers and Post-it notes at a makeshift shrine outside the Sindang station bathroom. Next to a plaque touting the city government's campaign for "Women-friendly Seoul," one note read, "How many more must die?"
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective who has long been accused of sexually preying on Black women during criminal investigations was indicted Thursday on charges that he sexually abused two women, the FBI said.
Roger Golubski, 69, was arrested at his home in Edwardsville after a federal grand jury indicted him on six counts of civil rights violations. He was expected to make his first court appearance Thursday afternoon.
Golubski retired in 2010 after working for the Kansas City (Kansas) Police Department for 35 years. The FBI has been investigating allegations that Golubski, who is white, sexually assaulted Black women in the city and exchanged drugs for information during criminal investigations.
The federal indictment announced Thursday accuses Golubski of sexually assaulting two women, identified as S.K., and O.W., on several occasions between 1998 and 2002. The indictment does not state the race of the women.
He is accused of raping both women and forcing them to perform oral sex on him several times in his vehicle and at the women’s homes. Golubski’s conduct included aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping, according to the indictment.
If convicted of any of the counts, Golubski could be sentenced to life in prison.
Golubski’s attorney, Morgan Roach, didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Civil rights groups for years sought an investigation into Golubski’s conduct. The allegations against him drew more attention after Lamont McIntyre, who spent 23 years in prison for a double murder he didn’t commit, sued Golubski and other Kansas City, Kansas, officers after he was released.
McIntyre and his mother, Rose McIntyre, alleged in the lawsuit that Golubski framed Lamont for a double homicide in 1994 because she refused the detective’s sexual demands. The local government agreed in June to settle the lawsuit for $12.5 million.
When deposed by McIntyre’s lawyers in the case, Golubski invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination hundreds of times. He has consistently declined media requests to comment on the allegations.
Cheryl Pilate and Lindsay Runnels, attorneys for the McIntyres, commended federal law enforcement agencies on the arrest.
“We are hopeful the justice system delivers the accountability that the Kansas City, Kansas community deserves,” they said in a statement.
The Midwest Innocence Project, a civil rights group that works to free wrongfully convicted inmates, said in a statement that Golubski’s arrest was “the first step” in finding justice for those harmed by law enforcement officials, particularly Black women.
“A full investigation into the abuses in Wyandotte County and systemic reforms are needed to ensure that no other police officers and public officials can continue to abuse their power,” the organization said in a news release.
In 2020, a coalition of Kansas lawmakers, religious leaders and racial justice advocates asked the Kansas Bureau of Investigation to investigate Golubski and other members of the department who were accused of misconduct and abuse.
And in 2021, an organization run by rapper Jay-Z filed a petition seeking records from the police department related to what it called a history of officer misconduct within the department.
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JimiIoT, a leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) telematics devices and cloud services, will showcase its latest technologically advanced dashcam JC450 and telematics solutions at MWC 2022 in Las Vegas.
The JC450, an LTE dashcam system designed specifically for use in vehicles, is capable of recording 5 separate channels simultaneously, and integrates ADAS and DMS algorithms that actively assist drivers in increasing their awareness and safety on the road by providing real-time, actionable alerts.
"We look forward to seeing you again at MWC after 2 years," said Alex Dai, Product Director of JimiIoT: "With the rapid development of telematics equipment, customers' needs have gradually changed from the quality demands for hardware equipment to information processing providers, and we are confident that JimiIoT will play a key role in this area."
At the exhibition, Dai will be on hand to discuss the future of IoT telematics systems, and highlight JimiIoT's solutions for GPS asset tracking and video telematics.
Other JimiIoT products that will be showcased at this exhibition include:
- VL02 – A vehicle tracker that uses the Cat-M1/NB-IoT networks for fast data transmission and features multiple I/Os for function expansion.
- VL501 – A plug-and-track vehicle terminal that can be easily installed in virtually any vehicle and is ideal if your business is looking for convenience and ease of use.
All these products which will be presented by JimiIoT on MWC, has completed the specific certification requirements by multiple countries, including CE, FCC, PTCRB, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, TELEC certifications, and others.
As North America's most influential connectivity event, MWC Las Vegas brings the digital ecosystem together and showcases the latest trends in connectivity and mobile innovation. MWC Las Vegas 2022 will be held at Las Vegas Convention Center during September 28-30. JimiIoT will be located at booth [W1.820].
About JimiIoT
JimiIoT (Concox) is a major player in the IoT industry and is focused on IoT telematics and cloud services. The company provides reliable products and customized solutions to clients around the world in the areas of fleet management, asset tracking, personal care, device management, and shared mobility.
If you would like more information on our range of products and solutions, please visit the JimiIoT website, Facebook, LinkedIn, or directly contact the team via info@jimilab.com.
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Felonies
The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Teddy Roosevelt Austin, 50, of Shannon, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, aggravated domestic violence.
Levi Booth, 25, of Shannon, was arrested by the Plantersville Police Department, felony malicious mischief.
David Clark, 55, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, two counts of trafficking a Schedule II drug, possession of a Schedule II drug.
Lee County Sheriff's Office
The following reports were filed Tuesday by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
A County Road 506, Shannon, store clerk said a man showed up on the property, after being told multiple times not to come back. Deputies have been called to the store three times in less than a week. The man gave the deputy one name but had told the clerk a different name. The man was arrested and charged with disturbance of a business.
A County Road 771, Shannon, man found a mixed-breed dog and four puppies under his shed. He said he has dogs of his own and cannot afford to keep any additional dogs. He said the dog has been roaming the neighborhood for about a month. He was told he could contact an animal rescue group or go to justice court and ask a judge for a pick-up order.
An employee of the Auburn Road Chevron said a man was walking around outside the store yelling, screaming and cursing at himself around 1 p.m. He was scaring customers and asked to leave. The suspect cursed at the employee and accused the employee of being the person looking in his house. The suspect eventually left, walking north on County Road 931.
A Tupelo man working in New York state said someone posted to the Auburn community group on Facebook saying they found his mail in their yard. He said it is old mail from about five years ago. He said his grandmother used to have a house in the Auburn community but no longer lives there. He was concerned about how his mail came to be located at a different residence in Auburn years later.
A County Road 373, Old Union, man said two eight-wheel John Deere tractors pulling fold-up discs were headed down the road toward the bottom. The first disc hit some low hanging power lines and “popped them around.” The Tombigbee Electric Power Association lines then caught on the second disc and were pulled down. The man said the two tractors continued on south.
A County Road 885, Saltillo, woman and her friend saw a suspicious person walking down the road at 11 p.m. A deputy arrived and looked around the house and the area and found no one. The woman said she believed the unknown suspect turned off her water.
Anyone with information on any of these crimes is urged to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 841-9041, the Tupelo Police Department at 841-6491 or Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi at (800) 773-TIPS or download the P3 Tip App and leave an anonymous tip that way.
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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As a contentious new U.S. Congress gets underway in Washington D.C., New Mexico’s three representatives in the U.S. House have been assigned seats on some higher profile committees on the Hill. The latest assignments for New Mexico’s three Democratic House members come as Republicans have taken control of the federal legislative chamber with a slim 222 to 214 majority in the 118th Congress.
Teresa Leger Fernandez
A second-term representative from Santa Fe and Las Vegas, New Mexico, Teresa Leger Fernandez has been nominated to one of the most powerful committees in Congress: the House Rules Committee. Over the last seven years, the committee has exercised vast power in the process of crafting legislation, as the House debated most bills under “closed” or “structured rules.”
Those rule processes often curtailed or eliminated the amendments House members could raise on bills up for consideration. Thursday, Republican House lawmakers opened debate on what’s said to be the first bill under a “modified-open rule” on the House floor in seven years.
Rep. Leger Fernandez appeared alongside ranking Democratic Rules Committee Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) in a video posted to Twitter Thursday. Leger Fernandez said of the appointment, “This is how we protect what we love in rules, because [the] Rules [committee] rules.”
In a news release, Leger Fernandez expanded on her role on the committee, saying “the Rules Committee is instrumental in influencing all major legislation that heads to the House Floor – we worked extensively with the Committee to pass the Hermit’s Peak/ Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and secure justice for those communities.” Leger Fernandez was also reappointed to the Committee on Education and the Workforce (formerly known as the “Education and Labor Committee”) which she served on in the 117th Congress.
Melanie Stansbury
Representing Albuquerque and parts of southeast New Mexico in D.C., Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury has been named to the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. The committee is expected to produce some dramatic political moments over the next two years.
Several hot button topics are expected to be debated in the Oversight and Accountability Committee by some of the most prominent members of Congress. In an op-ed published last year, the committee’s new leader, Rep. James Comer (R-KY) said the committee will analyze the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the border, pandemic relief fraud, the origins of COVID-19 and the business of the Biden family.
Stansbury will be shoulder to shoulder with Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Lauren Boebert (CO), and Paul Gosar (AZ) among several other Republicans. Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Katie Porter (CA) and Jamie Raskin (MD) will also sit on the committee among other Democrats.
Stansbury tweeted about the appointment Friday saying she is “excited to join [Representative Raskin]’s Truth Squad with an A-Team of [Oversight Democrats] to hold the House Republican Majority accountable and uphold the values that New Mexicans and all Americans hold dear.” Stansbury is in her second term in the U.S. House, after winning a special election to the seat in 2021.
She has also been reappointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources, a committee she served on in the 117th Congress. According to a news release from the Congresswoman, the committee’s jurisdiction includes legislation and congressional oversight on “the ongoing climate crisis; environmental justice; public lands, waters, oceans, wildlife, and cultural resources; energy development and mining; Indigenous affairs; the U.S. Insular Areas; and activities of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.”
Gabe Vasquez
New Mexico’s newest House member, Representative Gabe Vasquez will serve on the House Armed Services Committee. The committee plays a significant role in consideration of the U.S.’ annual defense authorization bill, covering most matters related to the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
In a statement posted to Twitter Thursday, Vasquez mentioned the significance of New Mexico’s role in national defense, citing the state’s various laboratories and bases among the military presence. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Defense, New Mexico received $3.3 billion in defense contract and personnel spending between July 2020 and June 2021, roughly the 33rd most out of all 50 states.
That same report placed New Mexico in 15th place among the United States for defense spending as a share of the state’s GDP. New Mexico has eight active military installations.
“New Mexico’s role in our nation’s defense has been a critical piece to the state’s economy,” Vasquez said in a statement posted on Twitter. “Service members often remain in [New Mexico] to become integral members of our communities.”
Vasquez represents New Mexico’s U.S. House District 2, representing much of southern New Mexico and the the westside of Albuquerque. Vasquez defeated incumbent Republican Yvette Herrell in the 2022 midterm election.
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TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) announces that its confidential offer to acquire UEX Corporation ("UEX") dated July 22, 2022 (the "Acquisition Proposal") has expired. View PDF version
Despite Denison's Acquisition Proposal representing a premium to the 10-day and 20-day volume weighted average price implied by both the original agreement between UEX and Uranium Energy Corp. ("UEC") dated June 13, 2022 (the "Previous UEC Offer") and the amended agreement with UEC dated August 5, 2022 (the "Amended UEC Offer"), the board of directors of UEX has concluded that Denison's Acquisition Proposal was matched by the Amended UEC Offer.
Denison also notes that recent trading prices were affected by UEC's July 28, 2022 public disclosure of the Denison Acquisition Proposal, which was delivered confidentially to UEX under an existing non-disclosure agreement between Denison and UEX.
David Cates, President & CEO of Denison, commented: "In preparing our now expired Acquisition Proposal, Denison assessed the performance of UEX's share price under the Previous UEC Offer and saw an opportunity to present an alternative proposal, which was determined by the UEX board to be a Superior Proposal on July 28th. While it is puzzling that the UEX board was not compelled by the premium offer made by Denison, we are nevertheless happy to see exploration assets in the Athabasca Basin so coveted by other industry participants. Just last year, Denison purchased 50% of JCU (Canada) Exploration Company, Limited ("JCU") for $20.5 million. Given that we view the other 50% of JCU as UEX's most valuable asset, we are pleased to now see UEX transact at a valuation greater than $300 million.
Denison remains wholly focused on the advancement of the Wheeler River Project, the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure-rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. Following favorable metallurgical testing results announced last week and another major milestone we will be announcing later this morning, we are more confident than ever that Wheeler River is the premier uranium development project in the eastern Athabasca Basin and that Denison is uniquely positioned to offer investors exposure to new sources of high-grade and low-cost Canadian uranium production in the years ahead."
Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The Company has an effective 95% interest in its flagship Wheeler River Uranium Project, which is the largest undeveloped uranium project in the infrastructure rich eastern portion of the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan. A Pre-Feasibility Study was completed for Wheeler River in late 2018, considering the potential economic merit of developing Phoenix as an ISR operation and the Gryphon deposit as a conventional underground mining operation.
Denison's interests in Saskatchewan also include a 22.5% ownership interest in the McClean Lake Joint Venture, which includes several uranium deposits and the McClean Lake uranium mill, which is contracted to process the ore from the Cigar Lake mine under a toll milling agreement, plus a 25.17% interest in the Midwest Main and Midwest A deposits and a 66.90% interest in the Tthe Heldeth Túé ("THT", formerly J Zone) and Huskie deposits on the Waterbury Lake property. The Midwest Main, Midwest A, THT and Huskie deposits are located within 20 kilometres of the McClean Lake mill. Denison's exploration portfolio includes further interests in properties covering approximately 300,000 hectares in the Athabasca Basin region.
Through its 50% ownership of JCU, Denison holds additional interests in various uranium project joint ventures in Canada, including the Millennium project (JCU, 30.099%), the Kiggavik project (JCU, 33.8118%) and Christie Lake (JCU, 34.4508%).
Denison is also engaged in post-closure mine care and maintenance services through its Closed Mines group (formerly Denison Environmental Services), which manages Denison's reclaimed mine sites in the Elliot Lake region and provides related services to certain third-party projects.
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Certain information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information', within the meaning of the applicable United States and Canadian legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Denison. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'potential', 'plans', 'expects', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates', or 'believes', or the negatives and/or variations of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will' 'be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved'.
In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information pertaining to the following: expectations with respect to the proposal for a transaction with UEX; expectations regarding the Company's exploration and evaluation programs and potential for project development, particularly with respect to Wheeler River; and expectations regarding its joint venture ownership interests and the continuity of its agreements with its partners and third parties.
Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made, and they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Denison to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For example, the modelling and assumptions upon which the work plans for exploration and/or the Wheeler River Project are based may not be maintained after further work is completed. In addition, Denison may decide or otherwise be required to discontinue exploration, testing, evaluation and development work if it is unable to maintain or otherwise secure the necessary resources (such as testing facilities, capital funding, regulatory approvals, etc.). Denison believes that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate and results may differ materially from those anticipated in this forward-looking information. For a discussion in respect of risks and other factors that could influence forward-looking events, please refer to the factors discussed in Denison's Annual Information Form dated March 25, 2022, or subsequent quarterly financial reports under the heading 'Risk Factors'. These factors are not, and should not be construed as being exhaustive.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this news release. Denison does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information after the date of this news release to conform such information to actual results or to changes in Denison's expectations except as otherwise required by applicable legislation.
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Police: Mother accused of throwing baby on concrete resulting in her death
PEARL, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - A Mississippi mother charged with capital murder was given no bond after making her initial court appearance Tuesday.
Police say Makaylia Jolley “repeatedly and forcibly” threw her baby, Khalysie Lashay Jolley, onto the road last Thursday.
The two-month-old died two days later, according to WLBT.
The 20-year-old was initially charged with child abuse and attempted murder of her infant daughter.
According to Rankin County Judge Richard Redfern, those charges have been upgraded to child abuse and capital murder.
Greg Flynn with the Pearl Police Department said the baby’s horrific death leaves many unanswered questions as to why this happened, and those answers will be revealed soon.
“The one thing that I really hope is that now that the process begins to move along is that we can all come back to healing, that the city can start healing and come together, that it is a horrible, horrible case,” Flynn said. “But now let justice do what it’s going to do, let the legal system work the way that it’s going to work.”
Jolley had several family members in the courtroom during the hearing, including her mother and father.
Rankin County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said his office would be seeking the death penalty.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Archives on Tuesday requested that the Secret Service investigate “the potential unauthorized deletion” of agency text messages sent and received around the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The Secret Service has come under heavy scrutiny following the revelation last week that text messages sent around the time of the Capitol attack may have been erased. In response, the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 investigation issued a subpoena for the messages and other related records.
The Secret Service has said all procedures were followed and pledged “full cooperation” with the Archives' review.
“The United States Secret Service respects and supports the important role of the National Archives and Records Administration in ensuring the preservation of government records,” said agency spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
The deletion of the messages has raised the prospect of lost evidence that could shed further light on then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the insurrection, particularly after testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol.
The National Archives, which is in charge of government record-keeping, asked the Secret Service to investigate the possible erasure of the messages and report back within 30 days.
“Through several news sources, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has become aware of the potential unauthorized deletion of United States Secret Service (Secret Service) text messages,” Laurence Brewer, the chief record keeper for the U.S., said in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.
If it is determined any text messages were deleted, the agency must detail what records were affected, a statement on the reasoning for deletion, plan for establishing safeguards to prevent future loss as well as “details of all agency actions taken to salvage, retrieve, or reconstruct the records,” the letter read.
The potential loss of the records first came to light last week when the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, in a letter obtained by The Associated Press, told lawmakers that Secret Service messages between Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, were erased “as part of a device-replacement program."
The watchdog said the messages were deleted after they had been requested as part of an investigation into the Jan. 6 attack.
The Secret Service responded by telling AP that “the insinuation that the Secret Service maliciously deleted text messages following a request is false.”
"In fact, the Secret Service has been fully cooperating with the OIG in every respect — whether it be interviews, documents, emails, or texts,” Secret Service spokesman Guglielmi said.
He said the Secret Service had started to reset its mobile devices to factory settings in January 2021 “as part of a pre-planned, three-month system migration.” In that process, some data was lost.
The nine-member House Jan. 6 panel has taken a recent, renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
Also Tuesday, Guglielmi said the agency had sent an initial set of documents and records to congressional investigators but it remains unclear if it falls within the requirements of the committee's subpoena.
A request for comment from the Jan. 6 committee was not immediately returned.
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Associated Press writer Mike Balsamo contributed to this report.
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LONDON (AP) — UK prime minister to hold news conference amid pressure to U-turn on economic package that sparked market turmoil.
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Looking for the most up-to-date mortgage rates to empower your purchasing or refinancing decisions? We’ve got you covered.
Here, you can view today’s mortgage interest rates, updated daily according to data from Bankrate, so you can have the most current data when purchasing or refinancing your home.
30-year fixed rate mortgages
The average mortgage interest rate for a standard 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.92%, an increase of 0.32 percentage points from last week’s 5.60%.
Thirty-year fixed mortgages are the most commonly sought out loan term. A 30-year fixed rate mortgage has a lower monthly payment than a 15-year one, but usually has a higher interest rate.
15-year fixed rate mortgages
The average mortgage interest rate for a standard 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.08%, an increase of 0.19 percentage points from last week’s 4.89%.
Fifteen-year fixed rate mortgages come with a higher monthly payment compared to its 30-year counterpart. However, usually interest rates are lower and you will pay less total interest because you are paying off your loan at a faster rate.
5/1 adjustable rate mortgages
The average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) is 4.33%, an increase of 0.11 percentage points from last week’s 4.22%. With an ARM, you will most often get a lower interest rate than a fixed mortgage for say, the first five years.
But you could end up paying more or less after that time depending on your loan terms and how that rate follows the market.
What is the best term for a loan?
When picking a mortgage, it is important to pick out a loan term or payment schedule. Usually you will be offered a 15 or 30-year loan term, but it is not uncommon to see 10, 20, or 40-year mortgages, according to CNET.
Mortgages can be fixed-rate or adjustable-rate. Interest rates in fixed-rate mortgages are set in stone for the duration of the loan.
Adjustable-rate mortgages only have interest rates set for a certain period of time before the rate adjusts annually based on the market.
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The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday posted lower-than-expected profit and revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter even as its streaming services did well, sending its shares lower in after-hours trading.
The company said it earned $162 million, or 9 cents per share, in the July-September quarter, nearly flat compared to $160 million, or 9 cents a share, a year earlier.
Excluding one-time items, Disney earned 30 cents per share. Analysts, on average, were expecting earnings of 56 cents per share on that basis, according to FactSet.
Revenue grew 9% to $20.15 billion from $18.53 billion. Analysts were expecting revenue of $21.27 billion.
Disney said it ended its fiscal year with more than 235 million subscribers to its streaming services. That’s above analysts’ expectations of 231.5 million.
The company plans to increase prices at Disney+ next month and also introduce a lower-priced version that includes advertisements. Currently, Disney+ is ad-free.
Disney+ added 12.1 million subscribers to bring the total 164.2 million as of Oct. 1. In comparison, Netflix — which is also adding an ad-supported tier to its streaming service — has about 223 million subscribers.
CEO Bob Chapek said the company still expects Disney+ to be profitable in 2024 “assuming we don not see a meaningful shift in the economic climate.”
Shares in Disney, which is based in Burbank, California, fell almost 8% in after-hours trading.
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Bernard Shaw, the CNN anchor who was a mainstay for the network for more than 20 years, died Wednesday at age 82. In a statement, his family announced that Shaw died of pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19.
Shaw was with CNN when it launched in 1980, and served as its first chief anchor. He retired in 2001.
Shaw was born May 22, 1940, and grew up in Chicago, and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago before joining the Marines. Even then, he knew that he wanted to pursue journalism. He began his reporting career in his hometown, and went on to work for CBS News and ABC News, reporting from Congress, the White House and Latin America.
During the years that many viewers began turning to CNN to watch breaking news unfold, it was often Shaw whom they saw on screen: after the 1981 assassination attempt against then-President Ronald Reagan, during the massacre at Tiananmen Square in Beijing in 1989, live from his hotel room in Baghdad during the First Gulf War in 1991, and during the contentious 2000 presidential election.
In a 2014 interview with NPR's Tell Me More, Shaw spoke about his famously cool head during crises.
"One of the things I strove for," he told host Michel Martin, "was to be able to control my emotions in the midst of hell breaking out. And I personally feel that I passed my stringent test for that in Baghdad. The more intense the news story I cover, the cooler I want to be. The more I ratchet down my emotions, even the tone of voice because people are depending on you for accuracy, dispassionate descriptions of what's happening. And it would be a disservice to the consumers of news — be they readers, listeners or viewers — for me to become emotional and to get carried away."
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Video shows sea lions charging at beachgoers at La Jolla Cove in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (Gray News/TMX) - A group of sea lions charged at beachgoers who appeared to get a little too close to the wild animals over the weekend.
A video shared by Instagram user @whoisjaphet shows the sea lions rushing at the crowd on a La Jolla Cove beach.
“Please give the sea lions plenty of room,” a voice can be heard saying over a loudspeaker in the video. “They have bitten people, and they are protected animals.”
As some of the beachgoers backed away, another barking sea lion is seen charging out of the water, sending the group of people screaming.
Sea lions regularly sunbathe on the rocks in La Jolla Cove. The beach area is part of the San Diego La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve.
Signs are posted warning beachgoers to keep a safe distance away from the animals.
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BERNA, Suiza (AP) — Presidente suizo anuncia plan para que banco suizo UBS adquiera al atribulado Credit Suisse.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is the Atlanta area prosecutor investigating efforts by former President Trump and his allies to overturn the election results in Georgia in 2020.
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NEW YORK — Markets are shuddering following Wall Street’s sudden realization that inflation isn’t slowing as much as hoped.
The Dow dropped more than 1,000 points Tuesday afternoon and the S&P 500 sank 3.6%.
The hotter-than-expected reading has traders bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately raise interest rates even higher than expected to combat inflation, with all the risks for the economy that entails.
Bond prices also tumbled, sending yields sharply higher, after the government reported inflation decelerated by less in August than economists had forecast.
Some traders now even expect a mammoth rate hike next week of one full percentage point.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are tumbling, and disappointment is smacking markets worldwide Tuesday, following Wall Street’s sudden realization that inflation isn’t slowing as much as hoped.
The S&P 500 was 3.1% lower in afternoon trading, threatening to snap a four-day winning streak. Bond prices also fell sharply, sending their yields higher, after a report showed inflation decelerated only to 8.3% in August, instead of the 8.1% economists expected.
The hotter-than-expected reading means traders are bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately raise interest rates even higher than expected to combat inflation, with all the risks for the economy that entails. Fears about higher rates sent prices dropping for everything from gold to cryptocurrencies to crude oil.
“Right now, it’s not the journey that’s a worry so much as the destination,” said Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments. “If the Fed wants to hike and hold, the big question is at what level.”
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 911 points, or 2.8%, to 31,472, as of 2:19 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 3.9%. Big tech stocks swooned more than the rest of the market, as all 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500 sank.
Most of Wall Street came into the day thinking the Fed would hike its key short-term rate by a hefty three-quarters of a percentage point at its meeting next week. But the hope was that inflation was in the midst of quickly falling back to more normal levels after peaking in June at 9.1%.
The thinking was that such a slowdown would let the Fed downshift the size of its rate hikes through the end of this year and then potentially hold steady through early 2023.
Tuesday’s report dashed some of those hopes. Many of the data points within it were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy prices.
Markets honed in on a 0.6% rise in such prices during August from July, double what economists expected, said Gargi Chaudhuri, head of investment strategy at iShares.
The inflation figures were so much worse than expected that traders now see a one-in-five chance for a rate hike of a full percentage point by the Fed next week. That would be quadruple the usual move, and no one in the futures market was predicting such a hike a day earlier.
Traders now see a better than 60% likelihood the Fed will pull its federal funds rate all the way up to a range of 4.25% to 4.50% by March. A day earlier, they saw less than a 17% chance of such a high rate, according to CME Group.
The Fed has already raised its benchmark interest rate four times this year, with the last two increases by three-quarters of a percentage point. The federal funds rate is currently in a range of 2.25% to 2.50%.
“The Fed can't let inflation persist. You have to do whatever is necessary to stop prices from going up," said Russell Evans, managing principal at Avitas Wealth Management. “This indicates the Fed still has a lot of work to do to bring inflation down.”
Higher rates hurt the economy by making it more expensive to buy a house, a car or anything else bought on credit. Mortgage rates have already hit their highest level since 2008, creating pain for the housing industry. The hope is that the Fed can pull off the tightrope walk of slowing the economy enough to snuff out high inflation, but not so much that it creates a painful recession.
Tuesday's data puts hopes for such a “soft landing” under more threat. In the meantime, higher rates also push down on prices for stocks, bonds and other investments.
Investments seen as the most expensive or the riskiest are the ones hardest hit by higher rates. Bitcoin tumbled 7.1%.
In the stock market, all but 10 of the stocks in the S&P 500 fell. Technology and other high-growth companies fell more than the rest of the market because they're seen as most at risk from higher rates.
Apple, Microsoft and Amazon all fell more than 4% and were the heaviest weights on the market. The communication services sector, which includes Google's parent company and other internet and media companies, sank 4.2% for the largest loss out of the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500 index.
To be sure, the losses only return the S&P 500 close to where it was before its recent winning streak. That run was built on hopes that Tuesday's inflation report would show a more comforting slowdown. The ensuing wipeout fits what's become a pattern on Wall Street this year: Stocks fall on worries about inflation, turn higher on hopes the Fed may ease up on rates and then fall again when data undercuts those hopes.
Tuesday's inflation report arrived before trading began on Wall Street, but it sent a thud through markets worldwide.
Treasury yields leaped immediately on expectations for a more aggressive Fed. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track expectations for Fed actions, soared to 3.76% from 3.57% late Monday. The 10-year yield, which helps dictate where mortgages and rates for other loans are heading, rose to 3.43% from 3.36%.
Stock markets in Europe, meanwhile, veered from gains to losses. The German DAX lost 1.6%, and the French CAC 40 fell 1.4%.
Expectations for a more aggressive Fed also helped the dollar add to its already strong gains for this year. The dollar has been surging against the euro, Japanese yen and other currencies in large part because the Fed has been hiking rates faster and by bigger margins than many other central banks.
An index measuring the value of the dollar against several major currencies rose 1.3%.
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AP Business Writer Damian J. Troise contributed. Veiga reported from Los Angeles.
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Marvel fans will soon be able to watch the latest Ant-Man movie on Disney-Plus. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” will premiere on the streaming service on May 17th. That’s about three months after it hit theaters. The superhero flick brought in 213-million dollars at the domestic box office and 262-point-six-million dollars at the worldwide box office.
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How to Watch the Stars vs. Wild Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2
Published: Apr. 18, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Dallas Stars host the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round on Wednesday, April 19, beginning at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and BSNX. The Wild lead the series 1-0.
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You can catch the action on ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and BSNX to see the Stars play the Wild.
Stars Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info
- When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and BSNX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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Stars vs. Wild Head-to-Head
Stars Stats & Trends
- The Stars have conceded 215 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking third in league play for the fewest goals against.
- The Stars' 281 total goals (3.4 per game) rank seventh in the NHL.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Stars are 8-1-1 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.
- Over on the defensive side, the Stars have given up just 15 goals (1.5 per game) in those 10 outings.
- They have scored 35 goals during that span.
Stars Key Players
Wild Stats & Trends
- The Wild have one of the top defenses in the NHL, giving up 219 total goals (2.7 per game), sixth in the league.
- The Wild have 239 goals this season (2.9 per game), 23rd in the league.
- In the last 10 contests, the Wild are 5-3-2 (65.0% of possible points).
- Defensively, the Wild have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) in those 10 matchups.
- They have put up 30 goals during that stretch.
Wild Key Players
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CAIRO (AP) — Floods triggered by seasonal torrential rains in Sudan have killed more than 50 people and inundated over 8,170 homes since the rainy season started, a senior police official said Saturday.
Nineteen fatalities have been recorded in North Kordofan province, followed by Nile River province, which reported seven deaths, said Brig. Gen. Abdul-Jalil Abdul-Rahim, spokesman for Sudan’s National Council for Civil Defense. The western Darfur region, which has five provinces, reported 16 deaths, he added.
He did not say when the first causality occurred. Sudan's rainy season usually starts in June and lasts until September, with floods peaking in August and September.
Abdul-Rahim said at least 25 people were also injured so far this year, according to the country's state-run SUNA news agency.
The flooding and heavy rainfall inundated 16 government facilities and around 40 stores, and damaged at least 540 feddans (acres) of agricultural land across the country, Abdul-Rahim said.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has said an estimated 38,000 people have been affected by heavy rainfall across the East African country since May.
Last year, flooding and heavy rains killed more than 80 people and swamped tens of thousands of houses across the country. In 2020, authorities declared Sudan a natural disaster area and imposed a three-month state of emergency across the country after flooding and heavy rain killed around 100 people and inundated over 100,000 houses.
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NTSB hearing focuses on equipment that failed before fiery Ohio derailment
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Equipment that failed before a freight train hauling toxic chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio is the focus Friday on the second day of a rare federal hearing in the small town closest to the accident.
The National Transportation Safety Board said in its preliminary report that an overheating wheel bearing likely caused the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment that sent a plume of toxic black smoke into the sky. Several tank cars were damaged in the crash, and officials decided that five of them containing vinyl chloride needed to be blown open to release the chemical and prevent an explosion.
Roughly half the 5,000 residents of nearby East Palestine had to evacuate their homes as a result. State and federal officials have said the air and water around town is safe, but residents continue to worry about the long-term health effects from the derailment.
On Thursday, first responders and others testified about the difficulties they encountered in identifying the train’s cargo and reviewed why officials decided to release and burn the toxic chemicals. On Friday, residents, local officials and others are hearing testimony about the wheel bearings, trackside detectors and tank cars.
The NTSB will determine the cause of the derailment, but that report is not expected until at least a year after the derailment.
Mike Rush with the Association of American Railroads trade group testified Friday morning that railroads have eliminated most derailments involving overheating bearings by using trackside detectors designed to spot them before they can cause a crash, but that the system is not failsafe, as illustrated by the derailment in Ohio this year.
The NTSB has said that the overheating bearing triggered an alarm, but that the crew didn’t have a chance to stop the train before the derailment.
Rush said nearly every hazardous materials shipment that railroads haul arrives safely, but even one derailment involving those chemicals can be disastrous.
“The Feb 3 derailment is a stark reminder of the railroad industry’s responsibility to the communities in which we operate. The railroads are taking what happened here with the utmost seriousness,” Rush said.
Jason Cox with the Transportation Communications Union testified that the railcar that caused the derailment wasn’t inspected by Norfolk Southern even though it passed through three railyards where qualified inspectors were working. Cox said a detailed inspection by carmen might have caught the problem and prevented the derailment.
But Rush said a visual inspection won’t typically find a damaged bearing because they are sealed inside the railcar’s axle. The industry relies on trackside detectors to spot overheating bearings.
Norfolk Southern and all the major freight railroads have announced plan to add more trackside detectors and review what temperature should set off an alarm. But federal regulators and Congress have called on the industry to do more.
The Environmental Protection Agency and Ohio officials continue to oversee the cleanup of contaminated soil and water.
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'You always have that chip on your shoulder': Liberty putting its football faith in QB Navi Bruzon
Navi Bruzon was a part-time quarterback at Peoria Liberty High School last year but the guy who nearly pulled off the upset of Chandler in the Open semis is the man now, ready to clear that final hurdle.
For two years in a row, Bruzon was on the field in Liberty's last game — both lost in overtime against Chandler in the Open Division state semifinals.
Two years ago, Liberty fell 35-34 in overtime, and last year lost 27-21 in OT.
Bruzon ran for a touchdown and passed for another the help stake Liberty to a 21-7 lead last year, before Chandler stormed back.
"You always have that chip on your shoulder," Bruzon said. "It's been two years. I was a freshman when it happened the first time. You don't want it to happen again. We have a different plan for this team."
Bruzon, a 5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed junior, is the fulltime starter now. Two years ago, he got Liberty into the Open semifinals with his two-point pass at the end to edge Peoria Centennial. He just played spot duty then, and surprised everybody when he stepped onto the field for the most important play of the year against Centennial to that point.
This year, the Lions will ride with Bruzon, as they prepare for their Sept. 2 opener at home against rival Peoria Sunrise Mountain. Splitting time with Dom Ochoa last season, Bruzon showed off accuracy (104 of 140 completions for 74%) and running ability (715 yards, 10 TDs) during a 9-3 season.
"He works his tail off in the weight room, in the classroom, on the field," coach Colin Thomas said. "He's made a lot of big plays in big games. We're excited for him this year."
Thomas said it's important to put the way last two seasons ended in the rear-view mirror and move on.
"That game is over," Thomas said. "A lot of guys played in that game. We didn't finish the game. It's time to move forward."
It's created a hunger to work extra hard in the weight room, go the extra mile in conditioning, making sure they do all their game-film homework, to make sure there are no more painful endings.
"The next day we turned the page," said senior defensive lineman My'Keil Gardner, who recently committed to Oregon. "That stuff is in the past. We're just worried about this year."
Gardner, 6-3, 275 pounds, is one of the fiercest pass rushers in the state. Last season, he had 10 sacks, including 4.5 in a 38-20 Open quarterfinal win over Chandler Basha that was Basha's only loss of the season.
Gardner had 24 tackles for losses last year and 86 total tackles.
He believes this could be one of the best teams Liberty has ever had. There is size and speed, experience and confidence built on tradition. The Lions will miss safety Jax Stam, now at the University Arizona, who was All-Arizona and the heart and soul of their team last year. But his brother, Keaton Stam, now a junior, returns. Keaton, a linebacker, had an interception against Chandler in last year's Open.
The front seven is mostly experienced. There is senior leadership in the secondary.
Offensively, the Lions should be balanced with Bruzon capable of passing and running and with the return of senior tailback Zach Wallace, who has 1,247 yards and 21 rushing touchdown in his career.
"Everybody on this team is really committed to the cause," Wallace said. "I think it's the fastest team that we've had."
The line is developing and should jell as the season progresses. It is led by the leadership of senior Layton Vining (6-3, 265) and the improvement of junior Ryan Wolfer (6-5, 250).
"We want to be multiple, we want to be diverse," Thomas said.
Liberty won its first 6A championship game in 2019, which was the first season the Arizona Interscholastic Association had the eight-team Open Division that took the best from the big schools, 6A-4A.
Liberty, the past two seasons, earned spots in that select Open.
That's where it wants to remain, believing it can finish the job.
"That left all of us with a bad taste in our mouth," Vining said. "It's the leading motivation for everything. Ever since the second semester started, in January, we were lifting like crazy.
"We've been preparing to get back to that."
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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Olo Inc. ("Olo" or the "Company") (NYSE: OLO) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Olo investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased shares of Olo's Class A common stock between August 11, 2021 and August 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
OLO 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: (1) Subway was ending its contract with Olo; (2) Olo's key business metric – active locations – could not continue to grow as defendants touted due to the loss of Subway's business; and (3) as a result of the above, defendants' statements about Olo's business, operations, and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Olo during the relevant time frame, you have until November 28, 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.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
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New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
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HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IVX Health, a national provider of infusion and injection therapy for adult and pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and other complex chronic conditions, today announced the opening of two infusion centers in the greater Hartford and New Haven areas, with plans to open more centers in the state of Connecticut over the coming year. IVX Health currently operates over 60 centers within 22 metropolitan areas across the United States.
Exclusively serving immunocompromised patients, IVX centers are intentionally designed with patient-focused amenities such as guaranteed private suites, large leather recliners, flat screen TVs with streaming options, and more. IVX Health centers are conveniently located in the communities where patients live and work and offer flexible appointment scheduling, ensuring patients can weave care into their daily lives and routines.
"We are thrilled to introduce IVX Health to the healthcare community in Connecticut," said Doug Ghertner, CEO of IVX Health. "We partner with referring specialists like gastroenterologists, rheumatologists, neurologists, and others to simplify getting their patients on therapy while quickly facilitating the prior authorization and benefits eligibility processes so they can remain focused on what's most important – providing exceptional patient care. IVX Health is trusted by providers and their teams because of our unwavering dedication to clinical excellence."
The Connecticut infusion centers contribute to IVX Health's impressive growth and national footprint. This year alone, IVX will open new centers in Charlotte, Raleigh, Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota-Bradenton, Fort Myers, Orlando, Jacksonville, and San Francisco - resulting in over 70 locations nationwide by the end of 2022.
"IVX's presence in Connecticut will offer patients and their referring specialists a convenient, private site of care that truly focuses on the patient's safety, comfort, and well-being," noted Jason Bruns, director of operational deployment with IVX Health. "With our refined clinical model and scale of expertise providing infusion and injection care, IVX consistently delivers a world-class care experience for our patients. We truly believe there is no better place to receive this type of ongoing care."
For more information on IVX Health's centers or to schedule an appointment, please visit their website.
IVX Health is a national provider of infusion and injection therapy for those with complex chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions.
IVX Health's national footprint of outpatient infusion centers are conveniently located in the communities where patients live and work. IVX Health's experience-first model includes amenities such as flexible appointment scheduling with evening and weekend availability, guaranteed private suites, high-speed Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs with streaming TV and movies, and comfortable recliners with room for guests. For more information on IVX Health and its existing locations, visit www.ivxhealth.com.
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Woodman and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Brian McGee will present at the following investor conference:
- The Oppenheimer 25th Annual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 2:05 pm Eastern Time
A webcast of the event will be available live and accessible for replay on the "Events & Presentations" section of the Company's website at http://investor.gopro.com.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, GoPro helps the world to capture and share itself in immersive and exciting ways.
For more information, visit GoPro.com. Open roles can be found on our careers page. Members of the press can access official logos and imagery on our press portal. GoPro customers can submit their photos and videos to GoPro Awards for an opportunity to be featured on GoPro's social channels and receive gear and cash awards. Connect with GoPro on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and GoPro's blog The Current.
GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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2022 Playoffs Schedules and Results: 6A | 5A | 4A | 3A | 2A | 1A
Here are the Class 4A high school football playoff sites and times for the bi-district round, provided by Texas Football magazine and texasfootball.com and distributed by The Associated Press.
TEXAS CLASS 4A DIVISION I PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Region I
El Paso Riverside (9-1) vs. Big Spring (5-5), 7 p.m. Thursday at Fort Stockton's Panther Stadium
Wichita Falls (6-4) vs. Dumas (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Lubbock's Lowery Field
Brownwood (8-2) vs. El Paso Irvin (2-8), 7 p.m. Thursday at Odessa's Ratliff Stadium
Canyon (9-1) vs. Burkburnett (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Childress' Fair Park Stadium
Canyon Randall (7-3) vs. Springtown (3-7), 6 p.m. Friday at Snyder's Tiger Stadium
Lubbock Estacado (6-4) vs. El Paso Bowie (3-7), 7 p.m. Friday at Midland's Astound Broadband Stadium
Decatur (7-3) vs. Pampa (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Vernon's Lion Stadium
El Paso Austin (5-5) vs. Andrews (6-4), 6 p.m. Thursday at Alpine's Jackson Field
Region II
China Spring (9-1) vs. Fort Worth Western Hills (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Thursday at China Spring's Cougar Stadium
Kaufman (7-3) vs. Wilmer-Hutchins (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mesquite's Hanby Stadium
Lake Worth (8-2) vs. Alvarado (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Denton's Apogee Stadium
Dallas Carter (8-2) vs. Sulphur Springs (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Forney's Citybank Stadium
Celina (9-1) vs. Nevada Community (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Richardson's Wildcat-Ram Stadium
Kennedale (7-3) vs. Waco La Vega (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Joshua's Owl Stadium
Anna (10-0) vs. Frisco Panther Creek (3-7), 7 p.m. Friday at McKinney's McKinney ISD Stadium
Stephenville (8-2) vs. Fort Worth Dunbar (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Burleson's Burleson Stadium
Region III
Tyler Chapel Hill (8-2) vs. Livingston (4-6), 7 p.m. Thursday at Lufkin's Martin Stadium
Bay City (7-3) vs. Houston Yates (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Houston's Barnett Stadium
Lumberton (9-1) vs. Palestine (4-5), 7 p.m. Thursday at Shenandoah's Woodforest Bank Stadium
Houston Furr (8-2) vs. Stafford (6-4), 7 p.m. Thursday at Houston's Barnett Stadium
Houston Washington (10-0) vs. Brazosport (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Freeport's Hopper Field
Vidor (6-4) vs. Lindale (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Bryan's Green Stadium
El Campo (8-2) vs. Houston Worthing (4-6), 7 p.m. Thursday at Katy's Legacy Stadium
Kilgore (7-3) vs. Little Cypress-Mauriceville (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Lufkin's Martin Stadium
Region IV
Canyon Lake (6-3) vs. Uvalde (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at San Antonio's Edgewood ISD Veterans Memorial Stadium
Alice (8-2) vs. Port Lavaca Calhoun (3-7), 7 p.m. Friday at Portland's Akins Wildcat Stadium
Boerne (10-0) vs. Taylor (5-5), 7 p.m. Thursday at Marble Falls' Mustang Stadium
Pleasanton (5-5) vs. Tuloso-Midway (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Freer's Buckaroo Stadium
La Vernia (8-2) vs. La Feria (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Corpus Christi's Danaher Stadium
Somerset (8-2) vs. Lampasas (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at San Antonio's Alamodome
Corpus Christi Calallen (10-0) vs. Beeville Jones (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Beeville's Veterans Memorial Stadium
San Antonio Davenport (9-1) vs. Fredericksburg (5-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Fredericksburg's Battlin' Billie Stadium
TEXAS CLASS 4A DIVISION II PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
Region I
Monahans (7-3) vs. Levelland (2-8), 7 p.m. Thursday at Andrews' Mustang Bowl
Ferris (4-6) vs. Snyder (4-6), Friday 7 p.m. Cisco's Chelsey Stadium
Seminole (9-1) vs. Clint Mountain View (6-4), 7 p.m. Thursday in Artesia, NM's Bulldog Bowl
Midland Greenwood (5-5) vs. Godley (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Abilene's Wildcat Stadium
Wichita Falls Hirschi (7-2) vs. Hillsboro (5-5), 7 p.m. Thursday at Coppell's Echols Field
Canyon West Plains (6-4) vs. Pecos (4-6), 7 p.m. Thursday at Seminole's Wigwam Stadium
Glen Rose (9-1) vs. Graham (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Aledo's Bearcat Stadium
Fort Stockton (9-1) vs. Perryton (3-7), 7 p.m. Friday at Post's Redman Memorial Stadium
Region II
Aubrey (8-2) vs. Dallas Lincoln (3-7), 7 p.m. Thursday at Carrollton's Standridge Stadium
Center (7-3) vs. Texarkana Liberty-Eylau (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hallsville's Bobcat Stadium
Caddo Mills (10-0) vs. Sanger, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Richardson's Eagle-Mustang Stadium
Texarkana Pleasant Grove (8-2) vs. Van (6-4), 7 p.m. Thursday at Marshall's Maverick Stadium
Gilmer (9-0) vs. Rusk (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Tyler's Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium
Sunnyvale (6-4) vs. Gainesville (4-6), 7 p.m. Friday at Carrollton's Standridge Stadium
Carthage (10-0) vs. Pittsburg (2-8), 7 p.m. Thursday at Lindale's Eagle Stadium
Van Alstyne (6-4) vs. Quinlan Ford (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Murphy's Kimbrough Stadium
Region III
Silsbee (10-0) vs. West Columbia (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday at La Porte's Bulldog Stadium
Smithville (4-6) vs. Gatesville (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hutto's Memorial Stadium
Bellville (10-0) vs. West Orange-Stark (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Splendora's Wildcat Stadium
Madisonville (6-4) vs. La Grange (5-5), 7 p.m. Thursday at College Station's Cougar Field
Waco Connally (8-2) vs. Giddings (3-7), 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Bryan's Green Stadium
Brookshire Royal (9-1) vs. Hamshire-Fannett (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Iowa Colony's Freedom Field
Cuero (9-1) vs. Salado (3-7), 7 p.m. Friday at Buda's Shelton Stadium
Jasper (7-3) vs. Sealy (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Navasota's Rattler Stadium
Region IV
Wimberley (10-0) vs. San Antonio YMLA (3-7), 7:30 p.m. Thursday at San Antonio's Alamo Stadium
Raymondville (4-5) vs. Orange Grove (6-4), 7 p.m. Thursday at Hebbronville's Gruy Stadium
Devine (9-1) vs. Jarrell (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Fischer's Hawk Stadium
Ingleside (8-2) vs. Port Isabel (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Corpus Christi's Cabaniss Stadium
Sinton (7-3) vs. Rio Grande City Grulla (1-8), 7 p.m. Thursday at Falfurrias' Jersey Bull Stadium
Bandera (8-2) vs. Lago Vista (7-3), 7 p.m. Thursday at San Antonio's Warrior Coliseum
Bishop (5-5) vs. Corpus Christi West Oso (3-7), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bishop's Gorny Stadium
Geronimo Navarro (6-4) vs. Pearsall (7-3), 7 p.m. Thursday at San Antonio's Farris Stadium
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of certain Waste Management redeemable senior notes between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 8, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
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Waste Management, Inc. NEWS - WM NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Waste Management, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the U.S. Department of Justice had indicated to Waste Management that it would require Waste Management to divest significantly more assets than the $200 million indicated in the merger agreement between the Company and Advanced Disposal Services; (ii) as a result, the merger would not be completed by July 14, 2020, the end date under the merger agreement; and (iii) the Waste Management redeemable senior notes would be subject to mandatory redemption at 101% of par.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Waste Management you have until August 8, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Waste Management securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the WM lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/waste-management-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29225&from=4.
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SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police say a missing kayaker has been found dead in Virginia Beach.
Last Friday, an off-duty officer saw a body floating in the water off of Sandfiddler Road in Sandbridge. On Tuesday, the medical examiner’s office positively identified the man as Ryan Tew of Suffolk. He was first reported missing last Tuesday, September 13.
Tew’s close friends tell 10 On Your Side he was very adventurous and a night owl. It wasn’t unusual for him to go out on the water late at night and they knew something was wrong when he didn’t come back.
“It was something that he’d do three, four times a week. It was something he loved to do,” said Jennifer Howell, a bartender at High Tide Raw Bar and Restaurant.
Howell is still in disbelief that Tew, who she called her “work son,” is gone.
“He was fun, outgoing. He was happy all the time. He loved to go fishing or kayaking or just out on the water period, just sitting on the water,” Howell explained.
Howell, who bartends at High Tide, was recruited by Tew. Tew’s sister owns the beach-themed eatery. Howell told 10 On Your Side Tew built a lot of the space with his own hands.
“[He] loved his family. Always talked about his family. It didn’t matter what they were going through or what he was going through. He has had something to do for his family,” Howell stated.
Tew has a brother and two sisters. He would often take his brother, who is in a wheelchair, to the family bar to play pool.
“Just the definition of a good friend,” said Chris Jolley, another close friend of Tew’s, “He would check up on you all the time and if you had something going on, he would be there for you. He would literally show up.”
Tew went kayaking around 11:30 p.m. on September 12 with plans of going fishing in Crab Creek. He was supposed to be back by 3 a.m. The Coast Guard began searching for Tew the next morning after his mother reported him missing. His body was found in the water off of Sandfiddler Road three days later.
Tew was 27 years old.
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CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (PIX11) — Rapper Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday in a drug trafficking conspiracy tied to Long Island and New Jersey, officials said.
The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy to distribute and possess a controlled substance.
Maxwell, along with his co-defendants, possessed and distributed more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) of heroin, fentanyl, and crack cocaine between June 2019 and June 2020.
The offenders obtained the drugs from the West Coast and transported them either through the mail or by drivers with hidden compartments in their vehicles to Suffolk County, prosecutors said. The drugs were then given to dealers, who sold them on Long Island and in New Jersey, according to court filings.
The rapper was recognized as a kilogram-level redistributor for the trafficking organization, according to prosecutors.
Maxwell has had other brushes with the law, including a 2019 arrest in Las Vegas for allegedly assaulting three employees at a hotel casino. He was previously arrested in November 2017 and charged with DUI after police say he was drag racing on a New York City highway.
Maxwell experienced personal tragedy in October 2020 when his younger brother, 26-year-old Twyshon Depew, was shot and killed in their hometown of Paterson, New Jersey. Then in June 2021, Maxwell’s 4-year-old daughter, Lauren, died.
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PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies’ four-game winning streak is over.
The question of whether they need to upgrade the fifth starter position continues after a 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.
Cristopher Sanchez was again solid and not the reason the Phillies lost. He gave them fifth-starter production.
Sanchez allowed three runs - two earned - in five innings, the second straight game he gave up three runs in one inning but none in the rest of his outing. He left with the game tied.
The left-hander, who had struggled with command in the minor leagues, walked just one and struck out three. Entering the game, Sanchez’s WIP of 0.88 was the best in the National League since his recall from the minor leagues on June 17.
Before Wednesday’s action, Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski admitted he would be looking for rotation depth before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, while complimenting Sanchez’s performance.
But the normally reliable Phillies’ bullpen was touched for a pair of runs in four innings, while the Brewers’ pen pitched four shutout frames.
The star of Sunday’s 12-inning win - reliever Jeff Hoffman - walked the leadoff hitter in the seventh after a 1-2-3 sixth. William Contreras gave the Brewers a 4-3 lead with a two-out double off Matt Strahm, lining an 0-2 pitch into left-center field.
Andrew Bellatti was touched for a run in the ninth.
Phillies’ All-Star Nick Castellanos hit a solo home run to lead off the fourth, and the Phillies tied it in the bottom of the fifth with a little luck.
With runners on the corners and one out, Kyle Schwarber smoked a line drive to the left of shortstop Willy Adames, who looked like he had a chance at the catch but second base umpire Brennan Miller was in his way. The ball rocketed into the left-center field gap, and Brandon Marsh scored all the way from first on Schwarber’s two-run single.
Schwarber turned out to be the last Phillies’ baserunner of the game until the ninth when they put two runners on. Bryson Stott was caught stealing and Alec Bohm struck out to end the game.
Despite the loss, the Phillies maintained their hold on the third wild card spot as the Marlins lost for the sixth straight game.
THURSDAY’S PITCHERS: The Phillies and Brewers finish the three-game series on Thursday with a 12:35 p.m.
Taijuan Walker (11-3, 4.00) pitches for the Phillies, while former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes (8-5, 3.73) goes for the Brewers.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Bioventus Inc. ("Bioventus" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BVS) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired: (a) Bioventus Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about February 11, 2021 (the "IPO" or "Offering"); and/or (b) Bioventus securities between February 11, 2021 and November 21, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/bvs1.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that the Offering Documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Bioventus suffered from significant liquidity issues; (2) the Company's rebate practices were unsustainable; (3) accordingly, Defendants overstated the Company's business and financial prospects; (4) Bioventus maintained deficient disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting with respect to the timely recognition of quarterly rebates; (5) all the foregoing increased the risk that the Company would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash impairment charge, could not timely file one or more of its financial reports, would have to amend one or more of its financial statements, and could not meet its financial obligations as they came due; and (6) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/bvs1 or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Bioventus, you have until March 13, 2023 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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HELM Audio and ASIUS TECH are honored with this award and to announce the first step in truly impacting hearing health with our upcoming launch of Ear-Defense AirTips™.
DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HELM Audio INC., the award-winning audio innovation company today announces Ear-Defense AirTips, a revolutionary hearing protection and listening enhancement device. Ear-Defense AirTips represent a completely new concept in the hearing protection industry, and the design is a total rethinking of HEARABLE products.
In partnership with ASIUS Technologies and their multi-patented ADEL™ (Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens) technology demonstrates a shift in how hearing can be protected, enhanced, and restored. ADEL creates a "Second Ear Drum" creating a natural way to protect against noise and pressure induced hearing loss that doesn't sacrifice audio fidelity. Users of ADEL equipped products can safely hear in a variety of environments without exposure to damaging sound pressure levels.
Over 1.5 Billion people live with hearing loss or hearing issues worldwide, that worsen with age. ELM and ASIUS are positioned to provide solutions that represent a paradigm shift in hearing health and protection. The ADEL AirTips tech represents a giant leap forward by the pioneer of in-ear monitor headphones, Stephen Ambrose. Ambrose's expertise and research led to the development of ADEL™ for not only audio professionals, but everyone with an interest in preserving their hearing.
Proven in case studies and funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and supported by leading US Universities, the results are dramatic. Brian Johnson of AC/DC in a variety of interviews and the recently published new book "The Lives of Brian: A Memoir," talks about how the ADEL Technology gave him hope by allowing him to hear again and ultimately rejoin the band.
" With hearing loss affecting Billions of people worldwide, everyone should consider what can be done to protect one of our most important senses. HELM is proud to introduce products which provide this protection." Eric Johnson, CEO HELM Audio
"Because conventional hearing protection is so fundamentally flawed, and widespread, we chose to join forces with Helm to deliver the new standard that will eliminate noise induced hearing loss – worldwide." Steve Lebischak, CEO, Asius Technologies.
The Ear-Defense AirTips hearing protection products will launch in early Q1 and we look forward to announcing the AirTips Hearable in the coming months.
Learn more about our mission and Ear-Defense AirTips at helmaudio.com.
For more information and to get on the media reviewer list please email press@helmaudio.com
HELM Audio™ Inc. is an award-winning audio innovation company crafted on a foundation of disruptive audio technologies and products. We are disruptive innovators introducing products that will redefine hearing protection, enhancing how we hear, and ultimately working to restore hearing abilities.
Our mission is to change how the world hears by delivering transformational audio products that change lives and makes life better.
Asius Technologies is the leading developer of highly engineered audio products that enhance sound while mitigating hearing damage caused by harmful pressures created by an earbud or hearing aid speaker. Our products are used and enjoyed the world over by sound engineers, musicians, audiophiles, and anyone who wants to continue enjoying music and preserve their hearing.
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PERTH, Australia, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Star Helium (ASX:BNL / OTCQB: BSNLF) (Blue Star or the Company) advises of the key outcomes from the Initial Plan of Development for its Las Animas Helium Project in Colorado, USA.
Highlights:
Voyager – low capital intensity development of high-grade discovery
- First helium output and sales targeted for H2 CY2023 from Voyager.
- Low capex of US$2.9M for initial development at Voyager.
- Processing facility to be leased from and operated by an experienced US mid-stream party.
- Targeting short-term contract market and spot sales to capitalise on premium pricing dynamics.
- Initial 3-4 development wells planned, permitting of production wells underway.
Galactica/Pegasus – larger-scale helium project development with additional potential CO2 product stream
- Sproule is currently finalising a resource update for Galactica/Pegasus, which is expected to result in the declaration of contingent helium and CO2 resources.
- Further study work underway to refine initial planned development configuration and forecast helium (and CO2) production and cost estimates.
Both facilities to be permitted in parallel and a final decision on the Galactica/Pegasus plant configuration is expected during H1 CY2023
Confirmation of Voyager process facility lease agreement with mid-steam operator expected in Q1 CY2023
Blue Star Managing Director and CEO, Trent Spry, commented:
"We have evaluated multiple options for our initial project developments in Las Animas. These included new builds, the purchase and refurbishing of used facilities, and lease options. The work covered pressure swing adsorption (PSA) only plants, membrane only processing facilities, membrane and PSA combination plants, and various CO2 gas removal and concentration options. Market research was also conducted covering potential offtakers, helium purity, tolling (liquification), and transport options to inform the selection of the initial development phases and further optimisation and expansion potential.
"For the initial development at Voyager, we have selected the leased and third party operated plant option with a helium purity output of over 98%. This will allow plant tailgate sales as well as tolling arrangements through surrounding liquefiers. The plant can be expanded via the addition of a modular membrane unit to produce higher purity product and increased helium output in the future. With additional high helium raw gas contribution from surrounding discoveries the facility can also be further expanded with the addition of a second PSA plant.
"The leased plant option eliminates any requirement for price-concession offtake agreements, allowing us to target the premium pricing available in short-term contract markets and spot sales, as well as allowing flexibility and ramp up at the start-up phase of the facility. The current helium market affords us the ability to maximise these opportunities. Once both plants are operational, and in line with the helium market at the time, we may then seek to enter longer term offtake arrangements."
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CHICAGO (WGN) — He has a big social media following but don’t call him an influencer. Chef Juan Gutierrez would rather be called an educator.
Of course, his most impressive title may be head pastry chef at one of the top hotels in Chicago at only 28 years old.
In September, he is teaching guests at Adorn Restaurant in the Four Seasons Chicago all about his native Colombia and its unique flavors.
Gutierrez was supposed to be Doctor Gutierrez following in his father’s footsteps. He was in medical school in Colombia when he decided he just didn’t love it enough.
“I just looked at myself and I thought, ‘Is this what’s going to make you happy for the rest of your life? Are you going to be able to be successful at it? Yes. But are you going to be happy?’” he said.
He said the kitchen gave him the most happiness, so with his shocked parents’ blessing, he became laser-focused on becoming a success in the kitchen.
He attended pastry school in Colombia and then left home at 18 to attend the French Pastry School in Chicago.
After school, his rise was meteoric, from working in a hotel kitchen to being an executive chef at Chicago’s Longman and Eagle at age 25. He was working at another hotel when the pandemic hit and he lost his job.
Gutierrez said he tried to relax during that time but after two months he started working in his own kitchen and posting videos of his creations online. (Find him on Instagram at @pastrychefjuan) He sold a lot of those pastries at local pop-up events.
He connected with a School of Chocolate and he said it changed his life.
Because of the School of Chocolate, Gutierrez is now traveling everywhere to teach his craft. He loves to travel to Latin America the most.
“I get offers all around the world but right now my focus is to really showcase the Latino power,” he said. “Because Latinos, they are so strong and powerful and so determined.”
But no matter how much he travels, his kitchen and his crew at Four Seasons Chicago are his home.
“One of the most beautiful things about being a chef is that I inspire my team,” he said. “I get to show them and I get to push them to become what they want to become. …They are like my kids. I love them so much and any time I do something I do it for them.”
Gutierrez already has a few new goals in mind. He wants to continue to travel the world showcasing the flavors of Latin America in his desserts and open a pastry school in Colombia like the one he attended in Chicago so that other Colombians who want to follow in his footsteps don’t have to leave their country.
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Welcome to the popular "Conlor" Office Plan, another great New Construction in Heather Ridge on a Fantastic lot. This home has a large island, white surround cabinets(soft close), quartz counter tops, tiled backsplash, SS appliances and a terrific main floor flow featuring large great room and separate flex room that can also be a 4th bedroom. All 3 Bedrooms upstairs are jumbo sized with walk-in closets, 2nd floor laundry room. Master suite has Walk-in closet and awesome tile shower. Large 3 car garage on one of our most sought after floor plans. 2x6 exterior construction, LED puck lights for superior energy efficiency and light quality, USB port plugs situated throughout, wifi programable thermostat, high efficient HVAC, MyQ garage door remote access from smart phones... All modern up to date efficient building quality! Photos taken from previous build of similar plan. Finishes will vary and subject to builder's discretionary change and product availability.
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LONDON (AP) — The winners of the 2023 Olivier Awards, handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance:
New Play: “Prima Facie”
New Musical: “Standing at the Sky’s Edge”
New Comedy: “My Neighbor Totoro”
Family Show: “Hey Duggee The Live Theater Show”
Revival: “A Streetcar Named Desire”
Musical Revival: “Oklahoma!”
Actress-Play: Jodie Comer, “Prima Facie”
Actor-Play: Paul Mescal, “A Streetcar Named Desire”
Actress-Musical: Katie Brayben, “Tammy Faye
Actor-Musical: Arthur Darvill, “Oklahoma!”
Supporting Actor-Play: Will Keen, “Patriots”
Supporting Actress-Play: Anjana Vasan, “A Streetcar Named Desire”
Supporting Actress-Musical: Beverley Knight, “Sylvia”
Supporting Actor-Musical: Zubin Varla, “Tammy Faye”
Director: Phelim McDermott, “My Neighbor Totoro”
Original score or new orchestrations: Richard Hawley and Tom Deering, “Standing at the Sky’s Edge”
Theater Choreography: Matt Cole, “Newsies”
New Opera Production: “Alcina” at the Royal Opera
Outstanding Achievement in Opera: William Kentridge for “Sibyl”
New Dance Production: Ivan Michael Blackstock’s “Traplord”
Outstanding Achievement in Dance: Dickson Mbi
Set Design: Tom Pye, “My Neighbor Totoro”
Lighting Design: Jessica Hun Hang Yun, “My Neighbor Totoro”
Sound Design: Tony Gayle, “My Neighbor Totoro”
Costume Design: Kimie Nakano, “My Neighbor Totoro”
Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theater: “The P Word,” Bush Theatre
Lifetime Achievement: Derek Jacobi
Special Award: Arlene Phillips
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MEDIA, Pa., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC ("Aesthetic Dermatology") is providing notice of an event that may affect the privacy of information of certain patients of Aesthetic Dermatology. To date, Aesthetic Dermatology has no evidence of actual or attempted misuse of information as a result of this incident. In an abundance of caution, Aesthetic Dermatology is notifying potentially impacted individuals so that they may take additional steps to better protect their personal information, should they feel it is appropriate to do so. This notice provides details of the incident, Aesthetic Dermatology's response, and steps those who may be impacted can take to protect against possible misuse of their information.
What Happened? On August 15, 2022, Aesthetic Dermatology became aware of suspicious activity on its systems. They immediately launched an investigation to determine the cause of the activity, and its full nature and scope. Working with a computer forensics specialist, Aesthetic Dermatology investigation determined that an unauthorized actor had accessed certain systems on its network, some of which housed files containing personal information. Aesthetic Dermatology then undertook a review of these files to identify any sensitive information stored therein and to whom it relates. On September 3, 2022, Aesthetic Dermatology determined sensitive information related to its patients may have been impacted.
What Information Was Involved? The types of information which may have been impacted includes patients' name, address, date of birth, diagnosis code, and health insurance information. Importantly, patient Social Security numbers were not impacted by this incident.
How Will Individuals Know If They Are Affected By This Incident? Aesthetic Dermatology is mailing notice letters to the individuals identified as potentially impacted by this incident for whom they have valid mailing addresses.
What Is Aesthetic Dermatology Doing? Upon discovery of this incident, Aesthetic Dermatology promptly began an investigation to confirm the nature and scope of this incident. They also took steps to secure their systems and are implementing additional technical safeguards to better prevent any attempted incidents in the future. Aesthetic Dermatology is also notifying state and federal regulators, as appropriate.
What You Can Do. Aesthetic Dermatology encourages individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud, to review account statements, and explanation of benefits forms, and to monitor free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors. Under U.S. law individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. Individuals may also contact the three major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of their credit report, place a fraud alert, or a security freeze. Contact information for the credit bureaus is below.
Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended "fraud alert" on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a 1-year alert that is placed on a consumer's credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer's credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer's identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.
As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a "credit freeze" on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer's express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. To request a security freeze, you may need to provide the following information:
- Full name (including middle initial as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
- Social Security number;
- Date of birth;
- Addresses for the prior two to five years;
- Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
- A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver's license or ID card, military identification, etc.); and
- A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if you are a victim of identity theft.
Should you wish to place a fraud alert or credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:
You may further educate yourself regarding identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps you can take to protect your personal information by contacting the consumer reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission, or your state Attorney General. The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. You can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. You have the right to file a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General.
For More Information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our dedicated assistance line at 855-947-5554 from 9am to 9pm, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday except major U.S. Holidays.
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The concept harnesses the power of playtime science, launching in conjunction with the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading pet product brand Playology introduces the world to We've Got Happy Down to a Science, the latest creative output from the Nashville-based company and the first to encompass its full line of products. We've Got Happy Down to a Science exemplifies Playology's commitment to creating instinct-driven playtime with engaging, scientifically informed toys. The campaign will debut alongside the brand's sponsorship of the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 6, 8 and 9 in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York.
Developed in partnership with Nashville-based agency GS&F, the new campaign explores the idea of "playtime science," which capitalizes on universal evidence that a dog's engagement is driven by smell. Playology believes engaged dogs are happy dogs, and Playology's "playtime science" applies that insight to produce instinctively appealing toys to boost canine happiness. We've Got Happy Down to a Science connects playtime science and happiness, showcasing that quality products combining smart design with natural instincts result in happy dogs and happy dog parents.
GS&F CEO Gregg Boling states, "From the ideation of this campaign, we knew the concept had to demonstrate not only how innovative this product line is but also how these toys strengthen the special bond between dogs and dog parents. To tell this story, Associate Creative Director Chris Glascock takes the audience beyond the gimmicks and the guesswork of the dog toy aisle to exactly why and how Playology works to drive a superior user experience."
"Playtime science has become our secret sauce to optimize a dog's happiness with smart toys," says Christopher Brown, SVP of Marketing and E-Commerce for Playology. "We know how important playtime can be for the connection between a dog and its family, which is why we design every single toy with purpose. We engage not only scent but also sound, texture and movement for happy play and happy lives. We've Got Happy Down to a Science helps us communicate our mission of making pets' lives better through meaningful innovation."
We've Got Happy Down to a Science will appear for the first time in 15- and 30-second spots on Playology's digital channels, and the campaign will reach pet parents directly with interactive full-screen mobile ads delivering tailored toy recommendations for their dogs based on their size, breed, age and play style.
Playology will launch its newest campaign set against the backdrop of the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. As a proud partner of the iconic dog sports event, Playology will present activations that engage and excite the attending audiences. On Saturday, May 6, Playology will join organizer Jennifer Anderson with River Horse K9 Training LLC for scent demonstrations of nose work and AKC scent work throughout the day. During the afternoons Playology will invite attendees to visit its interactive tent to learn more about how Playology toys use playtime science to keep dogs of all ages and breeds happily engaged. In the evenings Playology will be present in the backstage Ready Ring, helping contestants and handlers get ready for showtime.
Playology was founded in 2017 by dog lovers Adam and Lendy Beatty to make pets' lives better through meaningful innovation and was the first brand to launch under its parent company, Logical Brands. As consumers they noticed a lack of premium toys designed to engage a dog's natural instincts—specifically through smell, which is 10,000 times more powerful in dogs than humans. With this insight the team at Playology developed the patented Encapsiscent® Technology, a process that embeds all-natural scents directly into the material of the toy at a microscopic level, which became the cornerstone of Playology products. These molecules engage a dog's sense of smell via a variety of all-natural scents, including beef, cheddar cheese, chicken, peanut butter, pork sausage and sweet potato. Playology offers smart designs catering to unique characteristics beyond scent based on age, size, breed, chew strength and play style. Other brands under the Logical Brands umbrella include Grrreen™, Hound2O™ and Moose & Pig®.
For more information about Playology, visit the website or stay in touch on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Shop online at Amazon, Chewy and other top e-commerce retailers, or visit leading omnichannel retailers near you.
Don't miss a minute of Westminster Week! The 16.5 hours of FOX Sports coverage and streaming schedule are at westminsterkennelclub.org.
About Playology
Playology was founded by dog lovers with one simple mission: to make pets' lives better through meaningful innovation. Each of our toys captivates a dog's keen sense of smell by releasing tiny, all-natural scent particles with every chew, keeping them engaged up to 7x longer1 than unscented toys. Our products are designed with different ages, weights, breeds and play styles in mind to engage their specific natural instincts—because we believe a dog's toys should be just as unique as they are. Shop online and nationwide at selected retailers. For more information visit playologypets.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
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YOUR MONEY: Discounts for teachers
BATON ROUGE, La. - A new school year begins soon.
While students make the most of the end of summer break teachers are preparing their classrooms.
Educators work hard to make sure their classrooms are ready to welcome students for a brand new school year.
The money for these supplies and decorations often come out of their own pockets so here are a couple of deals to help save some of that money.
First, Target is offering teachers 15 percent off for one school supply shopping trip between now and September 10th.
To participate, you have to download the Target Circle app and join as a member.
Then, you have to verify your teacher status by filling out a form.
Some users shared on social media that you have to upload a pay stub too.
All K-12 school teachers, homeschool teachers, teachers working at daycare centers and early childhood learning centers, university or college professors and vocational/trade/technical schoolteachers with valid identification are eligible for this discount.
Second, a helpful Amazon user named “Teachers Stretching Dollars” found and shared some of the best deals for school supplies.
You can find sales on markers, pencils, books, decorations, pens and more.
If you are a school administrator consider signing up for a free Amazon Business for Education account.
You can get tax-exempt purchasing, discounts and free delivery.
You can also enroll multiple teachers and staff members where you can approve purchase orders.
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First Quarter 2023 Highlights - comparisons to the prior year quarter
- Net earnings per diluted share increased 22% to $2.06
- Net earnings increased 18% to $597 million
- Deliveries increased 9% to 13,659 homes
- New orders decreased 10% to 14,194 homes; new orders dollar value decreased 18% to $6.4 billion
- Backlog decreased 29% to 19,403 homes; backlog dollar value decreased 33% to $9.0 billion
- Total revenues increased 5% to $6.5 billion
- Homebuilding operating earnings decreased to $907 million, compared to operating earnings of $1.1 billion
- Financial Services operating earnings of $78 million, compared to operating earnings of $91 million
- Multifamily operating loss of $22 million, compared to operating earnings of $5 million
- Lennar Other operating loss of $41 million, compared to operating loss of $403 million
- Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents of $4.1 billion
- Years supply of owned homesites improved to 1.9 years, compared to 2.7 years
- Controlled homesites increased to 68%, compared to 63%
- No outstanding borrowings under the Company's $2.6 billion revolving credit facility
- Homebuilding debt to total capital improved to 14.2%, compared to 18.3%
- Repurchased 2 million shares of Lennar common stock for $189 million
MIAMI, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today reported results for its first quarter ended February 28, 2023. First quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2023 were $597 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, compared to first quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2022 of $504 million, or $1.69 per diluted share. Excluding mark-to-market losses on technology investments in both years, first quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2023 were $615 million or $2.12 per diluted share, compared to first quarter net earnings attributable to Lennar in 2022 of $800 million or $2.70 per diluted share.
Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman of Lennar, said, "During the quarter, we saw a generally strong economy at the intersection of high inflation and strong employment numbers, while the housing market continued down a winding road of trying to find its footing. In December, interest rates and sticker shock continued to constrain sales activity, while in January and early February, lower interest rates energized sales. In late February, a spike in interest rates impacted website and community traffic and had a slight impact on sales. The Federal Reserve stayed its course of raising interest rates to cool inflation, though has yet to reach desired results. Homebuyers are considering the possibility that today's interest rate environment may be the new normal. Accordingly, the housing market continues shifting as growing household and family formation continued to drive demand against a chronic supply shortage."
Mr. Miller continued, "Against this backdrop, we are pleased to announce our first quarter results which reflect execution of our previously articulated operating strategies. In the first quarter, our earnings were $597 million, or $2.06 per diluted share, compared to $504 million, or $1.69 per diluted share for the first quarter last year. Excluding mark-to-market losses on our technology investments, first quarter earnings were $615 million, or $2.12 per diluted share, compared to $800 million, or $2.70 per diluted share for the first quarter last year, a 23% and 21% decrease year over year, respectively."
"Consistent with our clear strategy of maintaining sales pace, our home deliveries were 13,659, up 9% over last year, and above the high end of our guidance estimate given at the beginning of the quarter. Concurrently, in order to drive sales, we moderated homebuilding gross margin to 21.2% and carefully managed homebuilding S,G&A expenses of 7.4%, leading to a 13.8% net margin. Our gross margin declined by 570 basis points year-over-year as we adjusted the price of both our new home sales and homes in backlog to market to promote deliveries and reduce cancellation rates."
"We also matched our sales pace to starts pace and drove sales by 'pricing to market' to turn inventory, generate cash, and maximize returns. Accordingly, our new orders in the first quarter were down 10%, year over year, which compares favorably to reported market conditions, including a cancellation rate of 21%, compared to 10% last year. Our sales volume and pricing have clearly been impacted by rising interest rates, but there remains a significant national shortage of housing, especially workforce housing, and there is still demand as we navigate the rebalance between price and interest rates."
"We have also remained very focused on our balance sheet and liquidity. Accordingly, at quarter end, we had homebuilding debt to capital of 14.2%, the lowest in our history, no borrowings on our $2.6 billion revolver and cash of $4.1 billion. With liquidity of approximately $6.7 billion and no debt maturing until next fiscal year, our balance sheet has never been in a stronger position."
Rick Beckwitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar, said, "Much of our balance sheet and inventory management progress was driven by the execution of our land strategy, while simultaneously driving sales, deliveries and managing production. Our ending community count for the quarter was 1,217, which was up slightly from year-end. We continued to make significant progress on our land light strategy. This was evidenced by our years supply of owned homesites improving to 1.9 years from 2.7 years and our controlled homesite percentage increasing to 68% from 63% year over year."
Jon Jaffe, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-President of Lennar, said, "During the quarter, consistent with our strategy of cost control and cycle time reduction, our homebuilding machine continued to be intensely focused on carefully managing production. Our cycle time during the quarter was up slightly sequentially, but we believe it will improve in the back half of the year as the improving supply chain and labor picture will positively impact our production times. Our quarterly starts and sales pace were 3.7 homes and 3.9 homes per community, respectively, and we ended the first quarter with approximately 1,300 completed, unsold homes, about one home per community, demonstrating our focus on inventory management."
Mr. Miller concluded, "As we have seen over the past quarters, interest rates are fluctuating and are likely to continue to move, and the housing market will continue to rebalance pricing and interest rates. While we have a clear-cut strategy of execution, we will only give broad boundaries for deliveries and gross margin. For the second quarter of 2023, the range for deliveries will be between 15,000 to 16,000 homes and gross margin will be 21.0% to 21.5%. For the full year 2023, the range for deliveries will be between 62,000 to 66,000 homes. We continue to fortify our balance sheet with significant liquidity and operate from a position of strength, enabling us to continue to execute on our core strategies and outperform in periods of uncertainty."
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 COMPARED TO
THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Homebuilding
Revenues from home sales increased 7% in the first quarter of 2023 to $6.1 billion from $5.7 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Revenues were higher primarily due to a 9% increase in the number of home deliveries. New home deliveries increased to 13,659 homes in the first quarter of 2023 from 12,538 homes first quarter of 2022. The average sales price of homes delivered was $448,000 in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $457,000 in the first quarter of 2022. The decrease in average sales price of homes delivered in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year was primarily due to pricing to market and product mix as a larger percentage of deliveries occurred in the Company's Texas segment.
Gross margins on home sales were $1.3 billion, or 21.2%, in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $1.5 billion, or 26.9%, in the first quarter of 2022. During the first quarter of 2023, gross margin decreased because revenues per square foot were flat year over year as the Company priced homes to market while costs per square foot increased primarily due to higher materials and labor costs. In addition, land costs increased year over year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $450 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $428 million in the first quarter of 2022. As a percentage of revenues from home sales, selling, general and administrative expenses improved to 7.4% in the first quarter of 2023, from 7.5% in the first quarter of 2022, as the Company focused on improving its leverage combined with the benefits of the Company's technology efforts.
Financial Services
Operating earnings for the Financial Services segment were $79 million ($78 million net of noncontrolling interests) in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $91 million, in the first quarter of 2022. The decrease in operating earnings was primarily due to a lower profit per loan in the Company's mortgage business as a result of lower lock volume.
Other Ancillary Businesses
Operating loss for the Multifamily segment was $22 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to operating earnings of $5 million in the first quarter of 2022. Operating loss for the Lennar Other segment was $40 million ($41 million net of noncontrolling interests) in the first quarter of 2023, compared to operating loss of $403 million in the first quarter of 2022. Lennar Other operating loss in the first quarter of both 2023 and 2022 was primarily due to unrealized mark-to-market losses on the Company's publicly traded technology investments.
Tax Rate
For the three months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022, the Company had a tax provision of $185 million and $167 million, respectively, which resulted in an overall effective income tax rate of 23.7% and 25.0%, respectively. In the three months ended February 28, 2023, the Company's overall effective income tax rate was lower than last year primarily due to the reinstatement of the new energy efficient homes credit as a result of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act during the third quarter of 2022.
Share Repurchases
During the three months ended February 28, 2023, the Company repurchased 2 million shares of its common stock for $189 million at an average share price of $94.59.
Liquidity
At February 28, 2023, the Company had $4.1 billion of Homebuilding cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding borrowings under its $2.6 billion revolving credit facility, thereby providing approximately $6.7 billion of available capacity.
Guidance
The following are the Company's expected results of its homebuilding and financial services activities for the second quarter and fiscal year 2023:
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Some of the statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the homebuilding market and other markets in which we participate. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that these statements do not relate strictly to historical or current matters. Rather, forward-looking statements relate to anticipated or expected events, activities, trends or results. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties inherent in our business that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include slowdowns in real estate markets in regions where we have significant Homebuilding or Multifamily development activities; decreased demand for our homes, or for Multifamily rental apartments or single family homes; the potential impact of inflation; the impact of increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers, increased interest rates or increased competition in the mortgage industry; supply shortages and increased costs related to construction materials, including lumber, and labor; cost increases related to real estate taxes and insurance; the effect of increased interest rates with regard to our funds' borrowings on the willingness of the funds to invest in new projects; reductions in the market value of our investments in public companies; natural disasters or catastrophic events for which our insurance may not provide adequate coverage; our inability to successfully execute our strategies and our planned spin-off of certain businesses; a decline in the value of the land and home inventories we maintain and resulting possible future writedowns of the carrying value of our real estate assets; the forfeiture of deposits related to land purchase options we decide not to exercise; the effects of public health issues such as a major epidemic or pandemic that could have a negative impact on the economy and on our businesses; possible unfavorable results in legal proceedings; conditions in the capital, credit and financial markets; changes in laws, regulations or the regulatory environment affecting our business, and the risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
A conference call to discuss the Company's first quarter earnings will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The call will be broadcast live on the Internet and can be accessed through the Company's website at investors.lennar.com. If you are unable to participate in the conference call, the call will be archived at investors.lennar.com for 90 days. A replay of the conference call will also be available later that day by calling 203-369-0606 and entering 5723593 as the confirmation number.
Lennar's reportable homebuilding segments and all other homebuilding operations not required to be reported separately have divisions located in:
East: Alabama, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and South Carolina
Central: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
Texas: Texas
West: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington
Other: Urban divisions
Of the total homes delivered listed above, 63 homes with a dollar value of $31.7 million and an average sales price of $503,000 represent home deliveries from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended February 28, 2023, compared to 25 home deliveries with a dollar value of $9.4 million and an average sales price of $375,000 for the three months ended February 28, 2022.
Of the total homes listed above, 97 homes with a dollar value of $38.3 million and an average sales price of $394,000 represent homes in seven active communities from unconsolidated entities for the three months ended February 28, 2023, compared to 44 homes with a dollar value of $17.3 million and an average sales price of $393,000 in five active communities for the three months ended February 28, 2022.
Of the total homes in backlog listed above, 200 homes with a backlog dollar value of $84.4 million and an average sales price of $422,000 represent the backlog from unconsolidated entities at February 28, 2023, compared to 98 homes with a backlog dollar value of $36.6 million and an average sales price of $373,000 at February 28, 2022.
Contact:
Ian Frazer
Investor Relations
Lennar Corporation
(305) 485-4129
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New 2023 Honda Accord bringing 'excitement' in November
Redesigned midsize sedan coming soon
The Honda Accord has been fully redesigned for 2023 and will be fully revealed in November.
The automaker released three teaser images of the new midsize sedan ahead of its official debut.
The current Accord has been on sale since the 2018 model year.
Honda said the new model "brings excitement back to the midsize sedan segment," without offering many details.
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The company highlights its sleek styling, better hybrid performance and new tech as some of its standout attributes.
The Accord will also be the first Honda to feature the Google Built-In infotainment system, which includes Google Maps, Google Assistant and a variety of available apps from the Google Play store.
It will run through a 12.3-inch display, an image of which shows the hybrid power flow screen.
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An exact date for its introduction has not been announced.
Amid the market's shift toward SUVs, and brands like Chevrolet, Buick and Ford leaving the midsize sedan segment, tbe Accord remains Honda's second-best-selling model behind the CR-V, which is also all-new for 2023.
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TOWN OF CONKLIN, NY – This is Lilah, a thirteen-and-a-half year old Golden Retriever living in the Town of Conklin.
Today, she is in good spirits, but just the other day, she was in a precarious situation.
Dog Owner Rudy Fuehrer says, “So at like quarter after six, here I am out with the dogs, I had the other two out on leads in the front of the house, and I hear a yip. And that little yip, yelp, was Lilah, I knew it.”
Fuehrer followed Lilah’s calls and was able to narrow down a proximity of where she could be. “And sure enough there’s a culvert pipe, and I said to myself, no way. I went back in the house, got a flashlight, I shown the flashlight down the culvert pipe, and there she was about mid-way down the pipe.”
Lilah showed interest, but didn’t budge, so Fuehrer came back with her favorite treat, slices of cheese. “She just, was not gonna come out. I think she could’ve come out if she had mustered enough energy, but I think she was so tired and I don’t know how long she was in the pipe.”
Without wasting any more time, Lilah’s owner dialed 911 and explained the situation. In just eight to twelve minutes, Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone and his partner Ana Reynas were on the scene.
The culvert is only eighteen to twenty inches wide; when you add running water on top of that, it is not a comfortable position to be in.
New York State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone says, “Crawled on my elbows and my knees, just getting as low to the ground so I wouldn’t get stuck, I just kept going.”
Rasaphone had attached a rescue rope to Lilah’s leash before descending into the pipe. He had limited room once he was in the culvert to raise his arms and latch the leash onto Lilah’s collar. Sure enough, Rasaphone did just that and was able to hook Lilah up to the rescue line.
Fuehrer carefully pulled on the rope until Lilah was finally out of the culvert and back on solid ground.
Rasaphone says he was wet, dirty, and cold, but happy that he was able to help.
State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone says, “I don’t like to ask someone to do something I wouldn’t do. So, I just did my part; I’m not scared of crawling and getting dirty.”
Fuehrer says that Trooper Reynas was also a God Send; she stayed above ground and made sure he was calm throughout the process.
Fuehrer says, “The whole ordeal, from the time they showed up until the time they left, I know the time stamp, I may not have it right, but I don’t think it was twenty-minutes.”
Lilah is now home safe and sound, thanks to the quick action from Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone and Ana Reynas.
The family is reunited again to celebrate the holiday weekend together.
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Some animals like birds and frogs are famous for the sounds they make. But have you ever heard a turtle? Most turtles were thought to not make sounds at all — until researchers went deep.
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Some animals like birds and frogs are famous for the sounds they make. But have you ever heard a turtle? Most turtles were thought to not make sounds at all — until researchers went deep.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "While vehicle shopping, I struggled to see out the side windows of different vehicles due to the invoice. I thought there could be a better way to display the information," said an inventor, from Colorado Springs, Colo., "so I invented the R O A D S. My design offers an improved alternative to traditional paper window stickers and it can be easily remove as needed."
The patent-pending invention provides a retraction device for new car window stickers. In doing so, it would simplify the use of informative window stickers. As a result, it prevents the paper sticker from blocking the view through the window and it increases visibility, safety and convenience. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for motor vehicle dealers and other businesses that might display information on vehicle windows.
The original design was submitted to the Denver sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-DNV-444, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan failed to get the Republican Party's nomination to run in the fall election, losing to a challenger Saturday who has called for more voting restrictions and embraced former President Donald Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was stolen.
GOP delegates nominated Diego Morales, who worked in the governor's office when Mike Pence led the state. He overcame criticism about twice leaving jobs in the secretary of state office after being written up for poor work performance.
Morales defeated Sullivan and another candidate, getting a majority of ballots during a second round of voting.
The secretary of state oversees statewide policies for elections, which are run by county officials.
Morales has called for cutting the state’s 28-day early voting period in half, requiring new voters to prove their U.S. citizenship when registering and creating an “election task force” to investigate “shenanigans.”
Sullivan, a former state lawmaker from Evansville, was appointed secretary of state in March 2021 by Gov. Eric Holcomb after Connie Lawson resigned after nine years to focus on her health and family.
In November, Morales will face Destiny Scott Wells, an Indianapolis attorney and Army Reserve intelligence officer who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Libertarian candidate Jeff Maurer will also be on the ballot.
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California is making calls from prison free. It's the second state to do so after Connecticut. But elsewhere in the U.S., incarcerated people and their families pay an average of $5 for a 30-minute phone call. Prison reform advocates have long argued these are predatory prices. All of this could change if a bill currently under consideration in the Senate becomes law. It has bipartisan support and would give the Federal Communications Commission the authority to regulate calls from prison, including how they are priced. Jessica Rosenworcel is the chairwoman of the FCC, and she joins us now. Welcome to the program.
JESSICA ROSENWORCEL: Thank you for having me.
RASCOE: So why are phone calls in so many jails and prisons so expensive?
ROSENWORCEL: This is a complicated problem, but it is one we have got to solve. You know, you and I make a phone call - if we don't like a provider, we just choose someone else. Jail or prison develops an exclusive contract with one provider. So those who are incarcerated and their families are stuck with that one provider and the often really expensive rates they charge for phone calls.
RASCOE: Do you think that jails and prisons intentionally make contracts that have, like, expensive rates for phone calls because they don't want prisoners to be able to easily access, you know, their family and people outside of prison?
ROSENWORCEL: I can't say that I know what their motives are, but I can say this. When those who are in prison have regular contact with family and friends, it tends to reduce recidivism, and we should be invested in that. And that's especially true in the United States, where we have roughly 5% of the world's population but about a quarter of those who are in prison. There are 2.7 million kids in this country who have a parent in prison. We want to give them a fighting chance to be able to maintain a relationship. But, you know, for so many of these families, having a single call is a real strain on the household budget. I mean, for many of these families, these calls, just a handful of them, costs more than you and I pay for a monthly unlimited plan.
RASCOE: I understand the FCC has tried in recent years to lower these costs but hasn't been able to in a lot of cases. Why is that?
ROSENWORCEL: That's right. It was about two decades ago that a grandmother, Martha Wright, filed a petition at the FCC saying the rates were just too high. She couldn't keep in touch with her grandson. And one of my former colleagues, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, took a look at that petition and convinced the rest of the Federal Communications Commission we should do something about it. So the agency set to studying those rates and all of their complex elements and tried to lower them, but our handiwork was sent back to the FCC by the courts. Repeatedly, they said, we didn't have enough information to lower those rates. And they also told us we didn't have authority to lower rates that were within the state or local. We only had the authority to lower rates that go between states. And so we have jurisdictional issues, legal issues. And what has resulted is every year, the FCC keeps on trying to find new ways to chip away at these rates because we know it's too costly. It's unjust. And we're going to have to find a way to do it even if the courts keep throwing up these roadblocks.
RASCOE: How would the Senate bill that's currently under consideration affect your agency's ability to lower the price of these calls?
ROSENWORCEL: So there are two essential elements to that bill, which is named, by the way, for that grandmother who filed that first petition at the FCC. And Senator Duckworth introduced this bill with bipartisan support. And it does two really big things. The first is it gives the Federal Communications Commission authority over intrastate rates. That means the local calls, the within state calls that the court said we cannot oversee or regulate. And then it also has an eye to the future and recognizes that video visitation is going to be an increasing form of contact and make sure that the FCC has authority over that, too.
RASCOE: And so the language of the bill says it would require the FCC to ensure just and reasonable charges for communications in prisons and jails. Like, how would the FCC determine what is just and reasonable?
ROSENWORCEL: Well, just and reasonable is one of those legal terms of art that the FCC has been dealing with since the Communications Act of 1934, which is when we got our start. And what it means is that those rates are fair and not discriminatory. And I think that's really important because the idea is no matter who you are or where you live in this country, whether you're incarcerated or not, you should be charged about the same to make some basic phone calls.
RASCOE: That's FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Thank you so much for talking to us today.
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BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a report released today, The Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies (CCRS) and Kivu Consulting, Inc. have combined efforts to research and benchmark cost-effective responses to cybercrime. The research report, MITIGATING RANSOMWARE RISK: DETERMINING OPTIMAL STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESSES, assesses the threats posed by ransomware, reviews trends in ransom demands and payments, highlights the effectiveness of controls, and ranks the most pervasive ransomware in terms of both frequency and severity.
"Leveraging Kivu's evidence-based data set from +8 years of experience, this research partnership with CCRS is designed to quantify the value of specific cybersecurity defenses and connect it with the company's bottom line," said Winston Krone, Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at Kivu.
"Incident responders like Kivu play a critical role in attack management and ransom negotiation and thus have access to a rich dataset. This is the first study analyzing real-world event data which will better inform a more strategic approach to cybersecurity risk management," said Jen Copic, Senior Risk Researcher, Centre for Risk Studies.
*Key takeaways:
- The global dataset provides an aggregate, real-world view of 422 attacks carried out on 416 organisations.
- Industrials is the most impacted sector in the dataset, driven by a large number of events targeting capital goods manufacturing firms and professional services firms.
- 84% of the ransom events occurred in the Americas.
- A ransom was paid 72% of the time as observed in this dataset.
- 94% of the ransomware variants accept negotiation on their pricing.
To download the paper and sign up for upcoming webinars, please visit: https://kivuconsulting.com/mitigating-ransomware-risk/
About CCRS:
- The Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies is based within the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. The Centre works closely with business partners in tackling complex issues of management science in risk.
About Kivu:
Kivu is a leading global cybersecurity firm that offers a full suite of cybersecurity services, including forensic investigation of, and recovery from, all forms of cyberattacks, continuous monitoring/detection/blocking of cyber threats, and strategy/compliance and testing. Kivu is an approved and trusted cybersecurity partner by 60+ insurance carriers and delivers its services to organizations in all industries.
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MUSKEGON, MI – A large new sculpture in downtown Muskegon pays homage to the city’s connection to water, but also the importance of working together to build a community.
“One Drop,” a 27-foot sculpture of a single drop of water, was placed outside the city’s convention center across from Muskegon Lake earlier this week.
On Thursday, July 21, it was officially dedicated as the sixth project of the MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative.
It is the work of Georgia artist Marc Moulton, who built a steel structure to form the water drop and then covered it with individually cut pieces of tinted prismatic steel. LED lights make the drop glow from dusk to dawn.
A description of the sculpture from the MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative explains the significance of the single drop of water as “visually illustrating how many individual elements together create a dynamic whole that cannot be denied.” Of course, it also symbolizes “our beautiful and nearby waters.”
It was erected in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Women’s Division Chamber of Commerce, which partnered with the MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative to commission the sculpture.
“One Drop” is visible to motorists traveling along Shoreline Drive as well as users of the nearby Lakeshore Trail.
The art initiative is striving to bring 10 works of art to the city of Muskegon. The other five are a “Moxie” the mastodon sculpture at the Lakeshore Museum Center, “A City Built on Timber” sculpture at Heritage Landing, “Celebrating Muskegon” sculpture at the Pere Marquette traffic circle, The Muskegon Rails Project comprised of four railroad overpass murals on Seaway Drive and the “What Defines Muskegon” mural on the Trinity Health Arena.
Moulton, who grew up in Utah where he was influenced by the mountains and other natural features, has a master’s degree in fine arts from Ohio State University. His outdoor sculptures, commemorating, among other topics, the Sept. 11 attacks, Martin Luther King Jr. and blues singer Blind Willie McTell, have been placed around the country at parks, hospitals and government and private buildings. He is a sculpture professor at Georgia Southern University and lives and sculpts in Statesboro, Georgia.
“You don’t see the kind of art that we see in Muskegon in many other places in the world,” said Moulton. “This is a wonderful interactive community that has strong energy.”
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Fox Corporation unveils annual Corporate Social Responsibility report detailing philanthropic initiatives
'At Fox Corporation, our responsibility to be an active and engaged corporate citizen is held as a core value,' CEO Lachlan Murdoch said
Fox Corporation released its third annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report on Thursday, detailing the company’s positive impact on the communities it serves through philanthropic FOX Forward initiatives.
"At Fox Corporation, our responsibility to be an active and engaged corporate citizen is held as a core value and FOX has cultivated the kind of relationship with our viewers, employees and stakeholders that provides us with opportunities to positively affect our communities," Fox Corporation CEO and Executive Chair Lachlan Murdoch said.
The FOX CSR is designed to offer a glimpse into FOX’s approach to corporate giving, environmental, social and governance activities during the fiscal year ending June 2022.
"I am very proud of our FOX family and partners for their contributions this year as we continue to move FOX forward together," Murdoch said.
The FOX Forward initiatives focus on serving veterans, active-duty military members and first responders, enhancing educational opportunities by providing support for underserved students and teachers. Fox Corporation has also helped provide global disaster relief assistance and invested in local communities through partnerships, financial donations, volunteer efforts and magnification across the company’s vast media assets.
FOX has contributed more than $20 million to the communities it serves through these FOX Forward initiatives since it was formed three years ago. Highlights include $1 million contributions to both the American Red Cross’ Southern and Midwest Tornadoes Campaign and the Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Ukraine.
Fox Corporation also announced in 2021 it made a $1 million donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit organization that honors fallen firefighter Stephen Siller, who sacrificed himself to save others on Sept. 11, 2001. The donation supported injured first responders, military heroes and their families. The New York-based foundation recently put an emphasis on providing homes for homeless veterans.
FOX also helped support over 1,000 organizations including U.S. Vets, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Feeding America, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Police Athletic League and Together We Rise.
The 46-page report began with a letter from Murdoch that outlined his vision for a "company-wide philanthropic initiative" that has been put in place.
CONTRIBUTIONS EXCEED $12 MILLION FOR FOX CORP'S SUPPORT OF RED CROSS IN UKRAINE
"While FOX Forward’s mission is to positively impact the lives of the people and the communities it serves, it also benefits our employees and various stakeholders. Our team members report being gratified by our community engagement and actively volunteer their own time and resources in support of this unifying work. Further, the impact we make through FOX Forward deepens our viewers’ appreciation of our brands," Murdoch wrote.
"In addition to showcasing our FOX Forward initiatives for the last year, this report will highlight FOX’s forward-thinking efforts in sustainability, employee benefits and resources, data security and more. In thinking holistically about our stakeholders, our strategic business objectives and our capacity for driving measurable impact, we are able to focus our resources to make meaningful advances in these key areas," Murdoch continued. "We will continue to do our part as a citizen of the global community and to move FOX forward together."
FRANK SILLER'S TUNNEL TO TOWERS ANNOUNCES GIFT TO FAMILY OF FALLEN SEAL TEAM 8 COMMANDER
The FOX CSR details over 600,000 meals that have been provided in collaboration with Feeding America and L.A. Regional Food Bank, 620 million public service announcement impression, over $1.5 million in support of veterans, military and first responders, over $900,000 in resources for students, 20,000 trees planted by employees, 16.5 tons of supplies donated, 3.9 tons of food distributed, 1.5 million gallons of water saved, and a variety of other initiatives.
DiversityComm, HISPANIC Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN’s Magazine, U.S. Veterans Magazine and Black EOE Journal have recognized Fox Corporation as a 2022 Top Employer, while the company has earned high workplace scores from LGBTQ+ and disability advocates. The FOX CSR also includes the company’s forward-thinking efforts in sustainability, employee benefits and resources, data security and more.
Fox Corporation’s brands include FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and FOX Television Stations, and leading AVOD service Tubi.
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SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Caleb Sharpe, who shot one classmate to death and wounded three others five years ago in a Washington state high school, apologized to his victims before he was sentenced Friday to at least 40 years in prison.
Sharpe, who was 15 at the time of the 2017 shootings, pleaded guilty early this year in Spokane County Superior Court. The 20-year-old Sharpe showed no emotion as Superior Court Judge Michael Price handed down a sentence that was twice what defense attorneys had requested.
After serving his sentence, Sharpe will have to go before a sentencing review board prior to his release, Price ruled. The board will evaluate Sharpe’s likelihood to reoffend and his level of rehabilitation.
He will get credit for the nearly five years he has already been in custody, the judge said.
After closing statements by attorneys for both sides, Sharpe made his first public comments since his arrest five years ago.
“I’m sorry to this entire community,” Sharpe said Friday. “I’m sorry to the people who can’t sleep at night.”
Sharpe also directly apologized to his three wounded victims and to Ami Strahan, the mother of 15-year-old Sam Strahan, who died in the attack.
“Most of all I am sorry to Ami and Emily for taking Sam from them,” Sharpe said.
“Evil has no place in my heart,” Sharpe said. “I can never do enough penance to pay back what I have taken. I pray for forgiveness.”
On Thursday, Ami Strahan and the three wounded girls gave statements, all saying they wanted Sharpe to serve the maximum time in prison, which was 45 years.
Sharpe brought several weapons to school the morning of Sept. 13, 2017, and opened fire in a hallway, hitting four students before he was confronted and surrendered to a custodian.
After years of court delays, Sharpe pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder in January.
On Thursday, victims Emma Nees and Gracie Jensen described what happened the day Sharpe shot them on the second-floor hallway of their school.
“As I lay there, I watched you walk by me. Lockdown alarm blaring, wearing all black with the most emotionless face I’ve ever seen,” Jensen said to Sharpe. “Shooting at my classmates as they run for their lives into classrooms. I screamed. There was nothing else I could do.”
“I started running and was so scared because I felt like I was running in slow motion,” Emma Nees said in her testimony. “My mission was to get to the nearest classroom as fast as possible. As I was running, I began thinking there’s absolutely no way I’m getting out of this.”
Ami Strahan said she was at work when friends came up to her desk and told her to get off the phone. They said there had been a shooting at Freeman High.
When she arrived at the school, she noticed she was being led to a different area than other parents: She was taken to the sheriff.
When she told Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich who she was, he just shook his head.
“I screamed twice, loud,” Strahan said. “And I fell down.”
“You took my son in the worst way possible and you have zero remorse,” Strahan told Sharpe. “You ruined my life.”
She called Sharpe a “sick, evil coward.”
Brooke Foley, Sharpe’s public defender, earlier asked the judge for a sentence of 20 years, because of Sharpe’s age and lack of maturity at the time of the shooting.
Deputy Prosecutor Sharon Hedlund agreed that Sharpe’s sentence should be below the standard range, but urged Price to issue a 35-year sentence.
On the day of the shootings, Sharpe brought a duffel bag onto his school bus which contained an AR-15 rifle and handgun, along with numerous boxes of .223 ammunition.
At school Sharpe headed straight to a second-floor hallway, where he dropped the duffel bag and removed the assault rifle. He started to load the gun, which jammed.
As Sharpe struggled to load the weapon, Strahan approached him.
“I always knew you were going to shoot up the school,” Strahan told Sharpe, according to court documents. “You know that is going to get you in trouble.”
Sharpe then pulled the pistol from under his coat and fired a single shot, striking Strahan in the stomach. Strahan collapsed forward, at which point Sharpe shot him again, this time in the face.
Sharpe continued to walk down the hallway and shot and wounded the three girls.
After firing into the crowd, Sharpe threw the handgun down. At this point he was confronted by custodian Joe Bowen. Sharpe raised his hands above his head in surrender as Bowen approached.
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The jackpot for Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $126 million with a cash option of $64.5 million.
The winning numbers were: 2, 22, 49, 65 and 67. The Mega Ball drawn was 7 with a Megaplier of 4X.
While no one across the country hit Tuesday’s $104 million jackpot, a second-prize tickets matching five numbers but not the Mega Millions was sold. The $2 million ticket was bought in Arizona — it’s worth twice the standard $1 million because the winner spent an extra $1 for the Megaplier option.
In New Jersey, a $10,000 third-prize ticket was bought at Portland Wine & Liquors on Portland Avenue in Bergenfield, lottery officials said .
Tuesday’s winning numbers were: 2, 15 30, 36 and 63. The Mega Ball drawn was 24 with a Megaplier of 2X.
The odds of a $2 ticket matching all the winning numbers are 302,575,350 to 1. Players have a 1 in 12,607,306 chance of a ticket matching five numbers but not the Mega Ball and winning at least $1 million.
Mega Millions drawings are held on Tuesday and Friday in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is worth an estimated $119 million with a cash option of $61 million.
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BOSTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valo Health, Inc. ("Valo"), the technology company focused on transforming the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence, today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conferences and events:
Biomed Israel, May 16-18
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Participant: David Berry, CEO & Founder
Plenary Keynote "Expediting the Future's Arrival", May 17, 11:05 am IST
Piper Sandler Spring Biopharma Symposium, May 17-18
Location: Encore Boston, Everett, MA
Participant: Graeme Bell, EVP & CFO
Valo is hosting 1x1 meetings with investors on Wednesday, May 17.
American Thoracic Society's 2023 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS), May 19-20
Location: Washington, DC
Participant: Dave Morris, President of Therapeutics & Technology
Showcase Moderator: Showcase Four: Inflammation, Infectious Diseases and Other Innovators,
May 20, 2:00pm ET
Panel Speaker: Biomarkers and Innovation, May 20, 3:00 pm ET
Yale Innovation Summit, May 31-June 1
Location: New Haven, CT
Participant: David Berry, CEO & Founder
Panel Speaker: Biotech Track: New Tech in Drug Development, June 1, 9:00 am ET
About Valo Health
Valo Health, Inc ("Valo") is a technology company built to transform the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence-driven computation. As a digitally native company, Valo aims to fully integrate human-centric data across the entire drug development life cycle into a single unified architecture, thereby accelerating the discovery and development of life-changing drugs while simultaneously reducing costs, time, and failure rates. The company's Opal Computational Platform™ is an integrated set of capabilities designed to transform data into valuable insights that may accelerate discoveries and enable Valo to advance a robust pipeline of programs across cardiovascular metabolic renal, oncology, and neurodegenerative disease. Founded by Flagship Pioneering and headquartered in Boston, MA, Valo also has offices in Lexington, MA, New York, and San Francisco. To learn more, visit www.valohealth.com.
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The Jan. 6 committee highlighted the way violent far-right extremists answered Donald Trump's "siren call" to come to Washington for a big rally, as some now face rare sedition charges over the deadly U.S. Capitol attack and effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election.Read live, time-stamped updates from the hearing below:3:45 p.m. ETA former spokesperson for the Oath Keepers, a violent, far-right organization, described the group as a "dangerous militia."Jason Van Tatenhove, who spent several years with the group, said, "They may not like to call themselves a militia, but they are. They're a violent militia."He added that he noticed the group getting more radical over time, drifting "further and further right — into the alt-right world, into White nationalists and even straight-up racists and it came to a point where I could no longer continue to work for them."3:30 p.m. ETFormer Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale raised the alarm about the former president's rhetoric on Jan. 6, 2021.Parscale texted Trump spokesperson Katrina Pierson the same day of the insurrection at the Capitol saying that Trump was "asking for civil war," according to text messages obtained by the Jan. 6 committee. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., read parts of the text exchange between Parscale and Pierson aloud during Tuesday's hearing.Parscale wrote: "this is about trump's pushing for uncertainty...A sitting president asking for civil war...This week I feel guilty for helping him win." Pierson responded, "you did what you felt right at the time. And therefore it was right."Parscale responded, "yeah, but a woman is dead" and "yeah, if I was trump and I knew my rhetoric killed someone."Pierson replied: "it wasn't rhetoric." Parscale wrote back, "Katrina. Yes it was."3:15 p.m. ETAccording to testimony shown Tuesday, on Jan. 5, 2021, Trump gathered his staff in the Oval Office to listen to his supporters rallying near the White House.“He had the door of the Oval opened to the Rose Garden, because you could hear the crowd already assembled outside on the Ellipse, and they were playing music, and it was so loud that you could feel it shaking in the Oval,” said former Trump deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews in a video deposition.“The president was making notes, talking then about, ‘We should go up to the Capitol. What's the best route to go to the Capitol?’” Shealah Craighead, Trump’s chief White House photographer, said in a deposition about the Jan. 5 meeting.Matthews added that Trump was in a good mood on the evening of Jan. 5 and excited about what was coming the next day. “He was in a very good mood. And I say that because he had not been in a good mood for weeks up to that. And then it seemed like he was in a fantastic mood that evening,” Matthews said.3:00 p.m. ETA newly-uncovered draft tweet from former President Donald Trump indicates that Trump planned the Jan. 6 rally days in advance."I will be making a Big Speech at 10AM on January 6th at the Ellipse (South of the White House). Please arrive early, massive crowds expected. March to the Capitol after. Stop the Steal!!" the draft tweet intended for the former president's verified account says. The document recording the draft tweet, obtained by the House Select Committee via the National Archives, which inherited Trump White House documents, includes a stamp saying: "President has seen."Lawyers for Trump have tried to argue that his calls to walk to the Capitol were political speech, and that he was not in control of the crowd nor responsible for the riot at the Capitol. A text message from a rally organizer also appears to confirm Trump was aware of plans to advance his rally to Capitol Hill."It can also not get out about the march because I will be in trouble with the national park service and all the agencies but POTUS is going to just call for it 'unexpectedly,'" Kremer wrote to right-wing figure and businessman Mike Lindell, outlining that the president would have his rally march to another stage outside the Supreme Court building, which is behind the Capitol. 2:45 p.m. ETDonell Harvin, the former chief of homeland security for Washington, D.C., testified that Trump's Dec. 19, 2020, tweet calling his supporters to the capital on Jan. 6 united violent groups behind the cause of overturning the presidential election."These nonaligned groups were aligning," he told the Jan. 6 House select committee. "All the red flags went up at that point. When you have armed militia collaborating with white supremacy groups collaborating with conspiracy theory groups online, all towards the common goal, you started seeing what we call terrorism with a blended ideology," Harvin said.2:30 p.m. ETThe hearing has resumed.Two people are reportedly expected to testify: Jason Van Tatenhove, a former spokesperson and self-described "propagandist for the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, and Stephen Ayres, who was accused and later pleaded guilty to entering the Capitol illegally on Jan. 6, 2021.2:10 p.m. ETThe hearing has gone into recess for 10 minutes. It is expected to resume around 2:20 p.m. ET. 2:00 p.m. ETA clip from former Attorney General Bill Barr's closed-door testimony played Tuesday by the select committee revealed that Trump asked Barr to seize voting machines after the 2020 election."My recollection is the president said something like, 'Well, some people say we could get, you know, to the bottom of this if the department sees the machines.' It was a typical way of raising a point," Barr said.Barr added that allegations that voting machines were being manipulated by foreign powers in the 2020 election were "complete nonsense." Trump's former White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreed with Barr and the Department of Justice."To have the federal government seize voting machines? It's a terrible idea for the country. That is not how we do things in the United States. There's no legal authority to do that," he told the committee.1:55 p.m. ETCiting emails from Rudy Giuliani's legal team, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said that Giuliani did not have sufficient evidence to prove widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election."Even Rudy Giuliani's own legal team admitted that they did not have any real evidence of fraud sufficient to change the election results," Raskin said.Raskin specifically pointed to an email from Giuliani's lead investigator Bernie Kerik to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows from Dec. 28, 2020, which stated, "We can do all the investigations we want later, but if the president plans on winning, it's the legislators that have to be moved and this will do just that." 1:40 p.m. ETFormer White House counsel Pat Cipollone said he agreed with other Trump officials that there was insufficient evidence of fraud to overturn the 2020 election.In footage from his long-sought-after closed-door interview this week, Cipollone told the select committee, "I was the White House counsel. Some of those decisions were political... If your question is did I believe he should concede the election at a point in time? Yes, I did."He added that his opinion was "in line" with what Sen. Mitch McConnell first said about accepting the election results on the Senate floor.Video below: Trump WH counsel Cipollone meets with Jan. 6 panel1:30 p.m. ETIn a closed-door interview with the panel, former Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said that he recommended to then-President Trump that he concede sometime around Dec. 14, 2020.“I might have called on the 13th — we spoke I believe on the 14th — in which I conveyed to him that I thought that it was time for him to acknowledge that President Biden had prevailed in the election,” Scalia told the panel in a video deposition played at Tuesday’s hearing.1:15 p.m. ETRep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., a member of the Jan. 6 House panel, is taking the lead in today's hearing along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., also a panel member.Murphy's opening statement said Trump's tweets in the lead-up to the Capitol attack were a "call to action and in some cases, as a call to arms for many of President Trump's most loyal supporters."1:05 p.m. ETRep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., the vice chair of the Jan. 6 House select committee, said in her opening statement that their interview with former White House counsel Pat Cipollone last week "met our expectations."She continued by saying that the committee's next hearing will delve into Trump's actions and movements on Jan. 6 while the Capitol was being stormed.Cheney finished her statement by nixing the growing narrative that Trump was "manipulated by others outside the administration" like attorneys John Eastman or Sidney Powell or Rep. Scott Perry."The strategy is to blame people his advisers called, quote, the crazies, for what Donald Trump did. This, of course, is nonsense," Cheney said. She added that Trump is a 76-year-old man and "not an impressionable child." Video below: Trump 'dangerous and irrational,' Cheney says1:00 p.m. ETThe Jan. 6 House select committee's seventh hearing has begun. Today's hearing will take a closer look at the extremist groups that stormed the Capitol and former President Donald trump's influence over them. 12:50 p.m. ETThe Jan. 6 House panel's hearing is set to begin in 10 minutes.
The Jan. 6 committee highlighted the way violent far-right extremists answered Donald Trump's "siren call" to come to Washington for a big rally, as some now face rare sedition charges over the deadly U.S. Capitol attack and effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Read live, time-stamped updates from the hearing below:
3:45 p.m. ET
A former spokesperson for the Oath Keepers, a violent, far-right organization, described the group as a "dangerous militia."
Jason Van Tatenhove, who spent several years with the group, said, "They may not like to call themselves a militia, but they are. They're a violent militia."
He added that he noticed the group getting more radical over time, drifting "further and further right — into the alt-right world, into White nationalists and even straight-up racists and it came to a point where I could no longer continue to work for them."
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Former Oath Keepers spokesperson Jason Van Tatenhove testifies before a full committee hearing on "the January 6th Investigation," on Capitol Hill on July 12, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
3:30 p.m. ET
Former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale raised the alarm about the former president's rhetoric on Jan. 6, 2021.
Parscale texted Trump spokesperson Katrina Pierson the same day of the insurrection at the Capitol saying that Trump was "asking for civil war," according to text messages obtained by the Jan. 6 committee.
Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., read parts of the text exchange between Parscale and Pierson aloud during Tuesday's hearing.
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An image of former Trump spokesperson Katrina Pierson is shown on a screen during a full committee hearing on "the January 6th Investigation," on Capitol Hill on July 12, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
Parscale wrote: "this is about trump's pushing for uncertainty...A sitting president asking for civil war...This week I feel guilty for helping him win."
Pierson responded, "you did what you felt right at the time. And therefore it was right."
Parscale responded, "yeah, but a woman is dead" and "yeah, if I was trump and I knew my rhetoric killed someone."
Pierson replied: "it wasn't rhetoric."
Parscale wrote back, "Katrina. Yes it was."
3:15 p.m. ET
According to testimony shown Tuesday, on Jan. 5, 2021, Trump gathered his staff in the Oval Office to listen to his supporters rallying near the White House.
“He had the door of the Oval opened to the Rose Garden, because you could hear the crowd already assembled outside on the Ellipse, and they were playing music, and it was so loud that you could feel it shaking in the Oval,” said former Trump deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews in a video deposition.
“The president was making notes, talking then about, ‘We should go up to the Capitol. What's the best route to go to the Capitol?’” Shealah Craighead, Trump’s chief White House photographer, said in a deposition about the Jan. 5 meeting.
Matthews added that Trump was in a good mood on the evening of Jan. 5 and excited about what was coming the next day.
“He was in a very good mood. And I say that because he had not been in a good mood for weeks up to that. And then it seemed like he was in a fantastic mood that evening,” Matthews said.
3:00 p.m. ET
A newly-uncovered draft tweet from former President Donald Trump indicates that Trump planned the Jan. 6 rally days in advance.
"I will be making a Big Speech at 10AM on January 6th at the Ellipse (South of the White House). Please arrive early, massive crowds expected. March to the Capitol after. Stop the Steal!!" the draft tweet intended for the former president's verified account says.
The document recording the draft tweet, obtained by the House Select Committee via the National Archives, which inherited Trump White House documents, includes a stamp saying: "President has seen."
Lawyers for Trump have tried to argue that his calls to walk to the Capitol were political speech, and that he was not in control of the crowd nor responsible for the riot at the Capitol.
Kevin Dietsch
A draft tweet from former U.S. President Donald Trump appears on a video screen above members of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol during the seventh hearing in the Cannon House Office Building on July 12, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
A text message from a rally organizer also appears to confirm Trump was aware of plans to advance his rally to Capitol Hill.
"It can also not get out about the march because I will be in trouble with the national park service and all the agencies but POTUS is going to just call for it 'unexpectedly,'" Kremer wrote to right-wing figure and businessman Mike Lindell, outlining that the president would have his rally march to another stage outside the Supreme Court building, which is behind the Capitol.
2:45 p.m. ET
Donell Harvin, the former chief of homeland security for Washington, D.C., testified that Trump's Dec. 19, 2020, tweet calling his supporters to the capital on Jan. 6 united violent groups behind the cause of overturning the presidential election.
"These nonaligned groups were aligning," he told the Jan. 6 House select committee.
"All the red flags went up at that point. When you have armed militia collaborating with white supremacy groups collaborating with conspiracy theory groups online, all towards the common goal, you started seeing what we call terrorism with a blended ideology," Harvin said.
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Donell Harvin, formerly Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (DC HSEMA) poses for a portrait in his office at the RAND Corporation on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Arlington, Virginia.
2:30 p.m. ET
The hearing has resumed.
Two people are reportedly expected to testify: Jason Van Tatenhove, a former spokesperson and self-described "propagandist for the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group, and Stephen Ayres, who was accused and later pleaded guilty to entering the Capitol illegally on Jan. 6, 2021.
2:10 p.m. ET
The hearing has gone into recess for 10 minutes. It is expected to resume around 2:20 p.m. ET.
2:00 p.m. ET
A clip from former Attorney General Bill Barr's closed-door testimony played Tuesday by the select committee revealed that Trump asked Barr to seize voting machines after the 2020 election.
"My recollection is the president said something like, 'Well, some people say we could get, you know, to the bottom of this if the department sees the machines.' It was a typical way of raising a point," Barr said.
Barr added that allegations that voting machines were being manipulated by foreign powers in the 2020 election were "complete nonsense."
Trump's former White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreed with Barr and the Department of Justice.
"To have the federal government seize voting machines? It's a terrible idea for the country. That is not how we do things in the United States. There's no legal authority to do that," he told the committee.
Doug Mills
A video of Pat Cipollone, former White House counsel, is shown on a screen during the seventh hearing held by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol on July 12, 2022, in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
1:55 p.m. ET
Citing emails from Rudy Giuliani's legal team, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said that Giuliani did not have sufficient evidence to prove widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
"Even Rudy Giuliani's own legal team admitted that they did not have any real evidence of fraud sufficient to change the election results," Raskin said.
Raskin specifically pointed to an email from Giuliani's lead investigator Bernie Kerik to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows from Dec. 28, 2020, which stated, "We can do all the investigations we want later, but if the president plans on winning, it's the legislators that have to be moved and this will do just that."
1:40 p.m. ET
Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone said he agreed with other Trump officials that there was insufficient evidence of fraud to overturn the 2020 election.
In footage from his long-sought-after closed-door interview this week, Cipollone told the select committee, "I was the White House counsel. Some of those decisions were political... If your question is did I believe he should concede the election at a point in time? Yes, I did."
He added that his opinion was "in line" with what Sen. Mitch McConnell first said about accepting the election results on the Senate floor.
Video below: Trump WH counsel Cipollone meets with Jan. 6 panel
1:30 p.m. ET
In a closed-door interview with the panel, former Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said that he recommended to then-President Trump that he concede sometime around Dec. 14, 2020.
“I might have called on the 13th — we spoke I believe on the 14th — in which I conveyed to him that I thought that it was time for him to acknowledge that President Biden had prevailed in the election,” Scalia told the panel in a video deposition played at Tuesday’s hearing.
1:15 p.m. ET
Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., a member of the Jan. 6 House panel, is taking the lead in today's hearing along with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., also a panel member.
Murphy's opening statement said Trump's tweets in the lead-up to the Capitol attack were a "call to action and in some cases, as a call to arms for many of President Trump's most loyal supporters."
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U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) listens as Cassidy Hutchinson, a top former aide to Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testifies during the sixth hearing by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Cannon House Office Building on June 28, 2022, in Washington, DC.
1:05 p.m. ET
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wy., the vice chair of the Jan. 6 House select committee, said in her opening statement that their interview with former White House counsel Pat Cipollone last week "met our expectations."
She continued by saying that the committee's next hearing will delve into Trump's actions and movements on Jan. 6 while the Capitol was being stormed.
Cheney finished her statement by nixing the growing narrative that Trump was "manipulated by others outside the administration" like attorneys John Eastman or Sidney Powell or Rep. Scott Perry.
"The strategy is to blame people his advisers called, quote, the crazies, for what Donald Trump did. This, of course, is nonsense," Cheney said. She added that Trump is a 76-year-old man and "not an impressionable child."
Video below: Trump 'dangerous and irrational,' Cheney says
1:00 p.m. ET
The Jan. 6 House select committee's seventh hearing has begun. Today's hearing will take a closer look at the extremist groups that stormed the Capitol and former President Donald trump's influence over them.
12:50 p.m. ET
The Jan. 6 House panel's hearing is set to begin in 10 minutes.
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State Approval Received to Integrate Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Design Principles
BROOKVILLE, N.Y., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island University has received approval from the New York State Education Department to establish a Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Engineering degree program, which will prepare students for the workforce of the future through an interdisciplinary and experiential curriculum with an emphasis on engineering, design, computing and Artificial Intelligence.
The degree program will equip students with the tools and hands-on learning experience to design and produce innovative and cutting-edge solutions which can address real-world problems and challenges through digital medicine, personalized health, bioengineering, logistics, robotics and the Internet of Things (IoTs).
The new program will be supported by Long Island University's laboratories and centers within its College of Science, College of Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine and Center of Excellence in Life Science and Research, as well as its strategic partnership with Dassault Systems, a global leader in digital engineering. Classes will be offered at both the Long Island and Brooklyn campuses.
Dr. Kimberly R. Cline, Long Island University President, announced the program will be chaired by Dr. Mohammed Ghriga who is Chairman of the Department of Computer Science, Digital Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. It will be supported by the University's distinguished team of full-time faculty, post-doctorate fellows and new hires.
"Our focus at Long Island University is to create an experiential learning environment where graduates are not just ready for the workplace, they are ready to solve some of our most pressing global challenges," stated Dr. Cline. "Approval of our Digital Engineering degree program is another exciting step forward as Long Island University continues to build and expand on our strong research and technology emphasis."
Dr. Cline noted that Carnegie Classification has ranked Long Island University in the top 7% of research universities nationwide.
Through a cross-disciplinary approach of project-based learning, research, the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies and global student collaboration, students in the program will be challenged to engineer solutions in:
- Digital health
- Personalized and regenerative medicine
- Tissue engineering
- Drug discovery
- Medical devices
- Additive manufacturing
- Robotics and unmanned vehicles
The culmination of the four-year degree program will be a Capstone Design program in which students design and build a patient-specific digital heart or digital liver to study functions of the organs as well as drug interactions.
About Long Island University
Long Island University, founded in 1926, is a leading research and teaching university that continues to redefine higher education by providing high-quality academic instruction by world-class faculty, serving more than 15,000 students from its Long Island and Brooklyn campuses. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its "value added" to student outcomes, the University is ranked in the top 7% of national research universities. LIU has a network of over 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe. Visit www.liu.edu for more information.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Trevor Noah says that he’s leaving “The Daily Show” as host, after seven years of a Trump and pandemic-filled tenure on the weeknight Comedy Central show.
Noah surprised the studio audience during Thursday’s taping, dropping the news after discussing his “feeling of gratitude” that it was the seventh anniversary of when he took over for Jon Stewart.
“I realized, after the seven years, my time is up,” Noah said.
Neither Noah nor Comedy Central offered a timetable for his departure. The network said it was “grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership” and indicated that it was excited “for the next chapter” of “The Daily Show.”
Television late-night comedy’s ranks have been shrinking, with Conan O’Brien pulling the plug on his show last year and Samantha Bee ending hers this year.
Noah, a relatively unknown comic from South Africa, was a bold choice to replace the popular Jon Stewart in 2015. But he slowly made the show his own and built a dedicated audience.
“So many people didn’t believe in us,” he said. “It was a crazy bet to make. I still think it was a crazy choice — this random African.”
He said hosting the show has been one of his greatest challenges and joys.
“I wanted to say thank you to the audience for an amazing seven years,” he said. “It’s been wild. It’s been truly wild.”
Like most of his fellow comedians, he dealt with the firehose of material during Donald Trump’s presidency and, when the pandemic started, found himself suddenly thrust into the challenge of producing a program without an audience.
He said he realized there was more that he wanted to do recently when he was able to travel again.
“I miss learning other languages,” he said. “I miss going to other countries and putting on a show.”
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quentin Johnston had options when picking his college destination, eventually deciding on TCU because of the two decades of coaching stability provided by Gary Patterson.
Whoops.
The good news is Johnston has learned that unforeseen hurdles aren't always a bad thing. Patterson surprisingly left TCU late in the 2021 season after 21 years, paving the way for first-year coach Sonny Dykes, who has led the third-ranked Horned Frogs (12-1) to the College Football Playoff semifinals.
They'll face No. 2 Michigan (13-0) on Saturday at the Fiesta Bowl.
“Obviously, it turned out pretty good," Johnston said with a grin. “I can't complain.”
Johnston leads the Horned Frogs with 903 yards receiving and five touchdowns despite a slow start and a midseason ankle injury that limited his production.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound receiver is expected to be a coveted prize in the upcoming NFL draft. His combination of size, speed and strong hands has some evaluators saying he will be the first receiver drafted and a potential top 10 pick.
On Saturday, he will try to make life miserable for the Wolverines. He is more healthy than he has been for much of the season and he had four catches for 139 yards against Kansas State in the Big 12 championship game on Dec. 3.
One thing teammates love about him: Johnston is decidely low maintenence.
“The kid’s an extremely hard worker and a great person to be around,” quarterback and Heisman Trophy-runner-up Max Duggan said. “He wants to show up and grow to work. He wants to practice. He wants to do all the little stuff and the dirty stuff. He wants to lift weights.
“I think that’s what makes him such a good player. Obviously, we know what he is talent-wise, but the type of person he is makes him special.”
Johnston's one of a core group of TCU players — including Duggan and cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson — who decided to stay with the Horned Frogs despite Patterson's departure. It helped that Dykes had a good reputation around the program because he was an offensive analyst on the 2017 team, which finished with an 11-3 record.
“I was ready from Coach Dykes' first meeting — sitting right up front,” Johnston said. “Embracing everything and listening to what he had to say. I just kept my mind on TCU football and not who is coaching TCU football.”
Hodges-Tomlinson — also a potential first-round NFL draft pick — said adapting and thriving during a coaching change has been useful and could help in the pros.
“At the end of the day, you have to handle what's at hand, no matter what comes with it,” Hodges-Tomlinson said. “It happens like that in the NFL. You might get a new coach. You never know. New coordinator or something. So being able to handle change is the main goal."
Johnston has had a couple mammoth games this season, including 14 receptions for 206 yards and a touchdown against Kansas. One week later, he had eight catches for 180 yards and a touchdown vs. Oklahoma State.
He also had a touchdown catch against Texas in a 17-10 win. Patterson — who is now an assistant coach at Texas — was on the opposing sideline. Johnston said it was strange, particularly when Patterson was doing the “Hook ‘em Horns” sign, but they’ve stayed in touch.
The receiver said Patterson and his wife texted him after his ankle injury earlier this season, wishing him well.
“It was hard to get mad,” Johnston said. “You can’t stay somewhere forever. Everybody’s time comes to an end, so I just tried to put that in perspective. I just gave him my best wishes and hoped the best for him moving forward.”
The successful transition to Dykes has made moving on much easier. The Horned Frogs were 11-11 during Johnston's first two seasons under Patterson. Now they're two wins away from being the national champions.
“To actually make it this far, it's something that you can't imagine," Johnston said. “You can prepare for it, but once you're here, it's like, ‘I’m really here.'
“I worked my butt off for this, but still, you've got to sit back and say I'm really here.”
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