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BREMERTON, Wash. -- Almost everyone agrees it should not require two trips to the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the case of a high school football coach who wants to pray at the 50-yard line.
Maybe former Bremerton High School assistant coach Joseph Kennedy could have conceded that his postgame prayer of gratitude could take place somewhere other than midfield, or discouraged what one judge called a "spectacle" of stampeding supporters and politicians who rushed after one game to kneel beside him on the gridiron.
Maybe the school district could have offered an accommodation that didn't require Kennedy to climb to the stadium press box, or retreat to a janitor's office in the school, to offer his prayer. Instead, it prohibited him from any "demonstrative religious activity" that is "readily observable to (if not intended to be observed by) students and the attending public."
Nonetheless, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District arrives before the justices Monday. It brings vexing questions about the ability of public employees to live out their faith while on duty and the government's competing responsibility to protect schoolchildren from coercion and to remain neutral on the subject of religion.
The case offers a court that has recently been overwhelmingly protective of religious rights the chance to transform decades of Supreme Court jurisprudence that started 60 years ago with the admonition that government cannot organize and promote prayer in public schools.
Four justices sympathized with Kennedy a couple of years ago when the case first reached the Supreme Court, but it was deemed premature for consideration. Now, it pits red states against blue ones, some professional football players against others, divides constitutional experts and has drawn more attention -- 57 friend-of-the-court briefs -- than any case at the Supreme Court this term, except for the controversies over abortion and gun control.
It also split the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, where a slim majority of judges ruled for the school district. They cited Supreme Court precedent that limits the speech rights of on-duty public employees, and said the district was warranted in worrying that allowing Kennedy's public prayer would violate the constitution's prohibition on government endorsement of religion.
That ruling was denounced in a filing by 24 Republican U.S. senators and 32 representatives.
"The Ninth Circuit's reasoning weaponizes the Establishment Clause, concluding that it requires a school to root out any religious expression by its employees - even to fire teachers, coaches, and staff who will not leave their faith at home," the brief states. "If left uncorrected, this ruling threatens religious liberty . . . for all public employees."
Those supporting the school district say that Kennedy has radically recast the events that led to his dismissal and that his actions during the 2015 football season were hardly private acts of faith. His Facebook post -- "I think I just might have been fired for praying" -- drew national attention and elicited support from prominent advocates, including former president Donald Trump and Fox News pundits.
But the district's supporters say Kennedy's rights are no more important than those of students and parents who do not want to mix religion and school instruction.
Kennedy seeks to characterize the school district's "concern for the religious freedom and equality of its students as nothing more than hostility to his own religious practice -- a move that turns on its head decades of well-reasoned school prayer jurisprudence," said a brief filed by 11 law professors who identify themselves as "church-state scholars."
"It does not reflect religious hostility, but instead vindicates religious equality, for a school to require that its employees avoid coercing or compelling students (even subtly) to adopt favored religious beliefs or practices."
Kennedy and his wife -- in a town where everyone seems connected, she is the former human relations supervisor for the school district he sued -- have moved to Florida to care for her ailing father.
He returned to Bremerton last month to show reporters around his blue-collar hometown of about 40,000. Seattle is a ferry ride away across the Puget Sound, and the outline of the Olympic mountain range is visible from the home-team side of the stadium where the BHS Knights play.
"It never should have been a big thing," Kennedy said as he greeted former students on the stadium track. "It was supposed to be me and God, that's it." Asked if God cares where he prays, Kennedy said: "I don't think he cares either way. But that was my covenant. So I do."
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When Kennedy's players would confide about their troubles, he would say he understood because he had seen worse.
He describes a terrible childhood in Bremerton and elsewhere, with uninterested adoptive parents, foster homes and a stint at a boy's home in Eastern Washington.
"I was always in trouble. I got kicked out of just about every school here," Kennedy said on a drive through town, pointing out landmarks. "Always fighting and in trouble for something, total disregard for authority. . . . I was a terrible kid; I can admit that now."
He was at times homeless, and one of the stops on the tour is a Catholic church where he said he sneaked in and spent the night when he was 9. Another is the apartment where he lived by himself during high school. He didn't play football because he was too small.
Kennedy enlisted in the Marine Corps as soon as he got his diploma, an experience, he said, that put him back on the right path. He said he was saved when he asked God for help one night when he and his wife were having troubles.
He said it's hard to explain how that felt: "When they say you're saved, it makes sense to me now what saved means. I was saved from who I was at that time."
A chance encounter with the BHS athletic director led to the part-time job coaching the junior varsity and assisting with the varsity teams. He knew nothing of football strategy. "Others could do the X's and O's; I wanted to help them be the best young men they could be," Kennedy said.
As he was considering the offer, he said he watched a movie popular in Christian circles called "Facing the Giants," where a football coach pledges his gratitude to God. "I broke down. I was bawling my eyes out," Kennedy said.
He said he told God he would take the coaching job. "And I will give you the credit after every game, win or lose, right there on the battlefield," he said.
For years, Kennedy took a knee and bowed after games, and nothing came of it. From the stands, it might have looked like nothing more than someone tying a shoe. But then some of the Knights decided they would pray, as well. And they invited players from opposing teams. There were prayers in the locker room and photos of what looked like Kennedy praying while holding helmets of both teams.
The school district decided it had a problem in the 2015 season, when an opposing coach told Bremerton's principal that he "'thought it was pretty cool how [the District] would allow' Kennedy's religious activity," the district said in its court brief.
The homecoming game was the culmination. Kennedy was joined in his postgame prayer by members of the public, a state legislator and the media. "Spectators jumped over the fence to reach the field, and people tripped over cables and fell," the district said in its brief. "School band members were knocked over."
The next week, a group of Satanists demanded equal access to the field.
By then, Kennedy was represented by First Liberty Institute, a conservative religious group that has brought other religious rights challenges to the Supreme Court. Hiram Sasser III, a lawyer for the group, says his organization did not see the case as another one of those.
While the district's brief says Kennedy's lawyers turned the impasse into a media spectacle, Sasser says the district is at fault. He said he thought it would be a two-week case that "everyone can walk away and feel good about. Then it turned into World War III."
The case divided Bremerton. Four of Paul Peterson's children went to BHS. One played football for Kennedy, and others were in the band. He and his wife were regulars at football games, and he said he and Kennedy are friends. Now he is among those who have filed an amicus brief supporting the district.
"Joe and I have talked personally outside of this, and I told him, 'I like you as a person, I respect your service to the country as a Marine.' I respect him as a man of great integrity, really," Peterson said. "I just feel like he's off-base on this issue. What he's pushing is an agenda."
Eventually, Kennedy was suspended with pay. His contract was year-to-year, and, for the first time, he received a negative evaluation. He did not apply for another year and filed suit instead.
As the legal battle dragged on, Kennedy and his wife retired, sold their house and moved to Pensacola, Fla. The Bremerton school district, represented by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, said that should make the case moot, since it is unlikely Kennedy would move back to Bremerton for a job that provides an annual stipend of $5,304.
But Kennedy told the Supreme Court in a sworn statement that if he were allowed to return to his old job, "I can do so within 24 hours of reinstatement."
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The case calls for the Supreme Court once again to find the line between the First Amendment's establishment clause, which forbids government endorsement of religion, and its free speech and free exercise clauses, which forbid restraints on the private observance of religion.
The 9th Circuit majority said the district was justified in its actions. The Supreme Court has recognized that public employees give up some of their First Amendment rights because their speech can be construed as being that of the government. And the appeals court said that even if Kennedy's prayers could be seen as private speech, the district could take action to avoid the appearance of an establishment clause violation.
Kennedy's lawyers told the Supreme Court in his brief that the reasoning "is incompatible with this court's precedents and the traditions of religious liberty they embody."
"Teachers and coaches remain individuals with First Amendment rights on school premises, and the suppression of the individual religious expression of teachers and coaches is not permitted, let alone required, by the First Amendment," the brief says.
It cites the court's landmark 1969 decision that neither students nor teachers "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."
In an amicus brief filed by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and others, the court is asked to imagine Kennedy taking a knee for another reason -- to protest racial injustice during the playing of the national anthem.
"That practice, like Kennedy's prayers, is controversial -- courageous to some and offensive to others," the brief says. "But if Joe Kennedy had taken a knee to protest racial injustice, the District almost certainly would not have argued that his speech was somehow the state's. Rather, there would have been no question that it was protected private speech."
Kennedy starts with advantage -- four justices of the court in 2019 were skeptical of the 9th Circuit's handling of the case at an early stage. "What is perhaps most troubling about the Ninth Circuit's opinion is language that can be understood to mean that a coach's duty to serve as a good role model requires the coach to refrain from any manifestation of religious faith," wrote Justice Samuel Alito, joined by colleagues Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
The district contends that Kennedy's "breathless tale of authoritarian government forbidding private religious expression . . . relies on creative remodeling of both the facts and the law." It said it permitted for years Kennedy's private prayers after games but stepped in only when they became demonstrations of faith that reflected on the district.
"Public-school coaches can and do help students 'be better people,'" the district said in its brief. (School officials declined interview requests.) "But spiritual guidance should come from students' families and houses of worship, not the government. . . . The District's interests in protecting students from religious coercion and in preventing employees from commandeering government events outweigh Kennedy's interest in praying with the students on the 50-yard line."
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The Komets lost their preseason opener 6-3 to the Wheeling Nailers on Friday night at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia, but Fort Wayne coach Ben Boudreau came away generally pleased.
He used a very inexperienced lineup, as he tries to determine which players from a packed roster will be cut. The Komets outshot the Nailers 43-23.
“Going into it, I knew there were going to be growing pains with us dressing 16 rookies out of 20 players. No question about it,” Boudreau said. “But as the game went along, we started seeing some things come together as far as the structure that we’d been working on all week.
“At the end of the game, when you put the 60 minutes together, I thought there were some good individual performances, and I also thought there were some guys who played themselves off the team, unfortunately.”
The Komets got goals from Liam Van Loon, Louis Rowe and Aiden Jamieson, while starting goaltender Owen Savory stopped 10 of 11 shots through 30:14 and Rylan Toth thwarted 7 of 11, including a Tyler Drevitch penalty shot.
The Komets have one more preseason game, also against the Nailers, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Coliseum.
Notes: Fort Wayne’s Tristan Pelletier fought Peter Laviolette in the first period, after Pelletier had elbowed Wheeling’s Clay Hanus, and Pelletier received a game misconduct. … The K’s were 1 for 6 on power plays, with Van Loon scoring. Wheeling was 0 for 1 but got a short-handed goal. … Fort Wayne native Triston Theriot was in uniform. … The K’s are expected to make their first cuts today. They have 32 players in camp and need to get to about 21 by the season opener Friday. | https://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/komets/ice-chips/rookie-laden-komets-fall-6-3-in-preseason-opener-to-nailers/article_eed38c5c-4c2d-11ed-b452-bf7ebcea6b09.html | 2022-10-15 03:11:55 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/komets/ice-chips/rookie-laden-komets-fall-6-3-in-preseason-opener-to-nailers/article_eed38c5c-4c2d-11ed-b452-bf7ebcea6b09.html |
A look at what’s happening around baseball today:
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SOMETHING BREWING
Milwaukee’s Willy Adames is powering a Brewers surge with seven homers in his past 10 games, including two during a 10-5 trouncing of Cincinnati on Thursday. Adames had just one homer in 16 games prior to this run, mirroring a trend for the whole team — after connecting 14 time in their first 19 games, the Brewers hit 20 homers during a six-game homestand against the Cubs and Reds.
They’ll try to keep it going at Atlanta. Left-hander Eric Lauer (2-0, 1.93 ERA) will face the World Series champions in their series opener — a rematch of an NL Division Series last year.
TO THE MAX
Max Scherzer’s team has won each of his past 18 regular-season starts, and he is inching in on the record of 23 shared by Kris Medlen and Jake Arrieta. Medlen’s run with Atlanta spanned 2010-12 and survived a Tommy John surgery and a stint in the bullpen, while Arrieta’s stretch started during his 2015 Cy Young Award season and ended in 2016.
Scherzer’s streak began last July 18 with Washington and includes his entire stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He’ll oppose Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson (2-1, 2.93).
MINNY PROBLEMS
The Twins are dealing with a COVID-19 situation that has sidelined manager Rocco Baldelli, second baseman Luis Arraez and right-hander Dylan Bundy.
Bench coach Jayce Tingler manage against Baltimore on Thursday for the Twins, who have won 11 of their last 13 games but are coming off a 9-4 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday night. Minnesota is set to head home and host Oakland for three games. Right-hander Josh Winder is set to make just the second start of his career.
NEW ASSIGNMENT
The Mariners have sent promising rookie right-hander Matt Brash to Triple-A Tacoma for some practice out of the bullpen, hoping he can make an impact as a reliever in the big leagues soon.
Seattle manager Scott Servais said the team thinks Brash can best contribute in relief this year. He did not commit to Brash working in short stints long term.
“I definitely think he’s a guy that can help us win games this year. I just think the chance to impact our team is probably greatest if he can assimilate to the bullpen and come out and help us there on multiple days in a week versus just one day a week,” Servais said.
Brash, who turns 24 next week, was 1-3 with a 7.65 ERA in five starts. He gave up six runs in two innings last Friday against Miami, and on Wednesday lasted just three innings and gave up six hits and four runs in a loss to Houston.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized a year of accomplishments and progress in 2022, setting a new record in firearm interceptions by Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) at checkpoints, making significant strides to improve transportation security and screening an average of more than two million passengers daily at airports across the country.
TSA provided airport screening at or near pre-pandemic travel volumes despite multiple instances of challenging weather conditions; enhanced cybersecurity resilience of critical transportation infrastructure with performance-based security directives and continued to test and deploy new technologies that significantly improve security effectiveness, efficiency and the passenger experience throughout the transportation system. Additionally, TSA officers stopped more than 6,500 firearms at airport checkpoints.
"I am incredibly proud of our dedicated TSA employees who perform the critical task of securing our nation's transportation systems each day," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "We had a very successful year that ended with the enactment of the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which included funding to bring TSA employee compensation to a level commensurate with other federal employees, in addition to funding to expand collective bargaining rights for our non-supervisory screening workforce. For years, our employees have not been paid fairly, and securing pay parity was necessary from an operational standpoint as we continue to see increasing travel volumes, and will also help our ability to recruit and hire new employees and retain the talent we have."
During 2022, TSA achieved the following highlights and accomplishments:
OUR SECURITY OPERATIONS
20 years of federalized security: TSA recognized the 20th year of checkpoint federalization as more than 400 airports nationwide reached this milestone anniversary.
Technology improvements: TSA improved security effectiveness and reduced physical contact by deploying 534 Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) units and adding 243 Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray scanners at airport checkpoints. The FY23 Omnibus Bill, which President Biden signed into law in December 2022, will enable technology deployments to continue across the agency's nearly 2,400 security checkpoint lanes to raise the bar on identity verification and security efficiency, accommodate future improvements in liquids screening and take initial steps for screening at speed.
Cybersecurity resilience efforts: TSA worked with industry partners to revise previous rail and pipeline Security Directives and issue performance-based pipeline Security Directives to enhance cybersecurity resilience for the nation's critical pipelines and rail systems. Performance-based criteria recognizes the diversity of organizations and systems that exist throughout the transportation sector and seeks to incorporate practices that strengthen those systems against attack.
Officers stopped a record number of firearms: TSOs prevented more than 6,542 firearms from entering the secure areas of airports in 2022; 88% of the firearms were loaded. TSA also announced several new measures to mitigate firearms threats including enhanced screening for passengers in possession of a firearm at a TSA checkpoint and loss of TSA PreCheck® eligibility for up to five years. In December 2022, TSA also increased the maximum civil penalty for a firearms violation to nearly $15,000.
Federal Air Marshal Service 60th Anniversary: In March 2022, TSA recognized its Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) for 60 years of protecting domestic and international flights and providing a visible security presence for surface transportation modes. The FAMS was initially founded as part of the Federal Aviation Administration in 1962 in response to increased international airline hijacking incidents, and transitioned to TSA after its establishment following the 9/11 attacks.
Expanded canine teams: TSA trained and deployed more than 1,000 explosives detection canine teams at airports and mass-transit facilities to support large-scale events such as Super Bowl LVI, the Kentucky Derby, Indy 500 and enhance security operations at airports and surface transportation systems nationwide.
Announced open architecture initiative: TSA partnered with Airports Council International (ACI) - Europe to begin piloting open architecture airport security technology. Open architecture offers agility in technology development, adoption and updates, promoting competition and improving security and the traveler experience.
TSA Insider Threat: Executed a multimedia insider threat awareness campaign, increasing workforce knowledge of potential risk indicators of an insider threat and reporting streams; expanded TSA office and program membership within the TSA Insider Risk Mitigation Hub and increased external domestic and international transportation stakeholder and partner outreach efforts. The agency also continued advancement of TSA Insider Threat with the deployment of a case management system and threat data analytics.
Global incident management: TSA supported Operation Allies Welcome with the safe transport of over 90,000 people from Afghanistan to the U.S. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, TSA continued to lead cybersecurity efforts as a sector risk management agency for transportation.
OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS
Passenger volumes continue to recover: Travel volumes returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, with TSOs screening 736 million passengers, averaging over two million passengers per day. On average, 99.4% of passengers waited less than 30 minutes at airport security checkpoints, while 99.4% of passengers in TSA PreCheck lanes waited less than 10 minutes.
TSA PreCheck reduced enrollment fee: Seven new airlines joined the TSA PreCheck expedited screening program and over 3.3 million people enrolled, bringing the total number of active TSA PreCheck members to more than 14 million. The agency also reduced the initial enrollment cost to $78 and renewal cost to $70.
First TSA PreCheck at an international checkpoint: In February, TSA opened its first TSA PreCheck lanes outside of the U.S. making its debut in Nassau, Bahamas.
TSA improved the passenger experience: The TSA Contact Center answered 1.9 million traveler calls and email messages; AskTSA responded directly to 2.2 million traveler questions, typically within two minutes, over social media and introduced a new feature enabling airline passengers to text AskTSA (275-872) with security-related questions. The TSA Cares helpline provided assistance to 46,000 travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances. Additionally, TSA implemented enhanced screening technology, improving the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) units in airport checkpoints with a software update that enhances accuracy and efficiency. Through a partnership with Apple, TSA also continued to test the acceptance of mobile driver's licenses to enable a more seamless airport security experience for travelers in participating states including Arizona, Maryland and Colorado.
Collaboration and strategic partnerships: TSA conducted over 500 domestic response plan exercises; provided self-defense training for airline employees; offered truck, port and rail workers online options to securely renew credentials and increased intelligence sharing with surface and aviation partners.
TSA leveraged innovation and identity management: TSA published its Innovation Doctrine to highlight how the agency embeds innovation into its business processes. Additionally, TSA issued an Identity Management Roadmap, outlining a cohesive identity management approach that enhances standards, improves data sharing and privacy protocols across systems and expands collaboration efforts among stakeholders to improve the traveler experience.
TSA introduced its virtual Mission Hall: In November 2022, TSA launched a virtual tour of TSA's Mission Hall, which is located at TSA headquarters. The exhibit is a collection of historical archives and artifacts documenting the agency's establishment, its evolution and critical events in transportation security.
OUR PEOPLE
Increased compensation for TSA employees: In late December 2022 President Biden signed into law the FY23 Omnibus Bill, which was a top priority for DHS and TSA, that includes funds to pay TSA employees at a level commensurate with other federal agencies. The new compensation plan will begin in July 2023 and recognizes the critical role TSA employees play in protecting the nation's transportation systems.
Expanded collective bargaining rights for non-supervisory screeners: The FY23 Omnibus Bill included funding to support implementation of an expanded labor framework, including broad collective bargaining rights for the non-supervisory screening workforce. On December 30, 2022, Administrator Pekoske signed a new Determination on Transportation Security Officers and Collective Bargaining that sets forth this new labor framework. The spending bill also included funding for continued Merit Systems Protection Board rights for TSOs. The agency first established these rights for TSOs in September 2021.
TSA hired a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer: TSA hired its first-ever executive officer to lead diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives for the agency. The Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Officer is responsible for designing, developing, and recommending a diversity management strategy that aligns with and contributes directly to TSA's mission and strategic goals.
TSA continues to hire and train officers: TSA hired more than 10,000 new TSOs and opened its new TSA Academy West adjacent to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. The new training academy graduated over 1,000 TSOs while others were trained at the TSA Academy East in Glynco, Ga. TSA offered a hiring bonus for TSO positions in some areas of the country where it is hard to recruit applicants and provided an opportunity for candidates to onboard as Security Support Assistants (SSA) within just a few weeks. The SSA position allows candidates to quickly obtain employment at TSA to perform non-screening duties in support of checkpoint operations, while they complete the TSO hiring process.
The Transportation Security Administration was created to strengthen the security of the nation's transportation systems and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA uses an intelligence-based approach and works closely with transportation, law enforcement and intelligence communities to set the standard for excellence in transportation security. For more information about TSA, please visit our website at tsa.gov.
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August 7, 1942-April 10, 2023
NASHUA-Max Reeves, age 80, of Nashua, IA, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, IA.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City with the Rev. Coutler Page officiating.
Friends may greet the family from 10:00 - 11: 00 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City, prior to the Memorial Service.
Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory - Olson Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
Max was welcomed into the world by his parents, Glenn and Ada (Finney) Reeves, on Aug. 7, 1942, in Danville, Illinois, a small city located near the border with Indiana. He was the third of the Reeves' four children and grew up with his two sisters and one brother in Danville.
Growing up, he loved to play baseball and was a standout centerfielder at Danville High School. He married Diane Clippinger on June 19, 1959, and then attended Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, Minnesota, where he graduated with degrees in Bible studies and early childhood development.
While his goal at the time was to become a school administrator, Max found his calling in food service. He worked for Servicemaster, which was later bought out by Aarmark, for years, mostly at hospitals in the Midwest but he also spent about 15 years as the food service director at his alma mater.
Max and Diane had four children — Tracy, Jeff, Jeni, and Eric — who will always remember their dad "whistling" all the time, sometimes whistling the same song throughout the entire day! They had a Dad, however, who was a hard worker, often working two jobs to support his family.
In addition to working in food service, he owned a catering business called Kustom Katerers in Owatonna, MN, . Max was an excellent cook and an outstanding baker, known for his cinnamon rolls, German chocolate cake, artisan breads and cookies.
Max lost Diane to cancer in 2003, and after her death, he was working at Allen Hospital in Waterloo, where he met Diane Copenhaver, who worked in the hospital's purchasing department. They were married on June 12, 2004, and after Max took a job at the Waverly Health Center, the couple moved to Nashua.
He loved to go antique shopping, especially when he could buy things that reminded him of his childhood — often telling Diane that this "was just like what my grandmother had," and he was proud of his 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Max had a deep and strong faith. He was a member of the Bethany Alliance Church in Charles City, and he will be missed by all those whose lives he touched. They know today that Max is at peace in a far better place and will greet them one day in the future.
Max is survived by his wife, Diane of Nashua; his children, Tracy (Paul) Schaefer of East Palatka, Florida, Jeff (Sue) Reeves of Sheffield, Jeni Berg of Lyman, South Carolina, and Eric (Janice) Reeves of Marysville, Michigan; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and his two sisters, Pat Beresford of Danville, and Glennda (Ron) Shipley of Youngstown, Ohio.
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Natural Alternatives: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Natural Alternatives International Inc. (NAII) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $1.8 million.
On a per-share basis, the Carlsbad, California-based company said it had profit of 31 cents.
The nutritional supplements manufacturer posted revenue of $42.3 million in the period.
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Police had been investigating overdue Wednesday after a man used to be shot and advised investigators it used to be after two males approached him and requested for a telephone in west Houston, officials stated.
Officers round 9 p.m. answered to the 3100 block of South Dairy Ashford Road, the place they discovered a man with more than one gunshot wounds, Lt. Ignacio Izaguirre, of the Houston Police Department, advised On Scene newshounds. They took him to the sanatorium in critical situation.
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The man advised officials he were in the 12500 block of Ashford Meadow Drive when two males approached him on foot and requested for his mobile phone, Izaguirre stated. The man stated he advised them he didn’t have one and so they began capturing.
The man stated he then drove to where officials discovered him, which is lower than a mile clear of the capturing, Izaguirre stated. | https://blackchronicle.com/police-investigating-after-man-shot-in-west-houston-officials-say/ | 2023-06-01 14:11:38 | 0 | https://blackchronicle.com/police-investigating-after-man-shot-in-west-houston-officials-say/ |
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has met with a fourth group of transgender people who found shelter at a Rome church, the Vatican newspaper reported Thursday.
L’Osservatore Romano said the encounter took place Wednesday on the sidelines of Francis’ weekly general audience. The newspaper quoted Sister Genevieve Jeanningros and the Rev. Andrea Conocchia as saying the pope's welcome brought their guests hope.
The Blessed Immaculate Virgin community in the Torvaianica neighborhood on Rome’s outskirts opened its doors to transgender people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Francis previously met with some of them on April 27, June 22 and Aug. 3, the newspaper said.
“No one should encounter injustice or be thrown away, everyone has dignity of being a child of God,” the paper quoted Sister Jeanningros as saying.
Francis has earned praise from some members of the LBGTQ community for his outreach. When asked in 2013 about a purportedly gay priest, he replied, “Who am I to judge?” He has met individually and in groups with transgender people over the course of his pontificate.
But he has strongly opposed “gender theory” and has not changed church teaching that holds that homosexual acts are “intrinsically disordered.” In 2021, he allowed publication of a Vatican document asserting that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since “God cannot bless sin.”
Recently, Francis wrote a letter praising the initiative of a Jesuit-run ministry for LGBTQ Catholics, called Outreach. The online resource is run by the Rev. James Martin, author of “Building a Bridge,” a book about the need for the church to better welcome and minister to LGBTQ Catholics.
Francis praised a recent Outreach event at New York’s Jesuit-run Fordham University, and encouraged organizers “to keep working in the culture of encounter, which shortens the distances and enriches us with differences, in the same manner of Jesus, who made himself close to everyone.” | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Pope-Francis-meets-transgender-guests-of-Rome-17366363.php | 2022-08-11 10:53:59 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Pope-Francis-meets-transgender-guests-of-Rome-17366363.php |
LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RentSpree, the industry's premier end-to-end rental management software provider, announced its latest partnership with SkySlope, a full-service transaction management solution recently named one of the top 20 proptech companies of 2022.
Integrating RentSpree's online standard rental application and screening platform with SkySlope's transaction management capabilities will help agents save time and streamline the rental process even further.
"We are always looking for strategic collaboration opportunities with other industry leaders to help provide best-in-class technology solutions for real estate professionals," said Michael Lucarelli, CEO and Co-Founder of RentSpree. "SkySlope is a key player in their space, and combining forces enables us to support rental agents in the most effective way possible."
SkySlope, which provides time-saving solutions for real estate transactions from contract to close, was founded in 2011 and now serves more than 650,000 real estate professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada.
"At SkySlope, we are always mindful of how we can serve the changing needs of real estate professionals," said SkySlope CEO Tyler Smith. "Therefore, combining forces with RentSpree is another sensible step in achieving that mission."
RentSpree offers an all-in-one suite of tools, including background and credit checks, rent estimates, renters' insurance and rent payments. Its Agent Tools feature supports holistic rental management for agents, from advertising and nurturing leads to seamlessly diversifying their client portfolio, as well as supporting their rental clients' transition to homeownership in due time.
"We are very deliberate in the partnerships we seek across different segments of the real estate sector," said Caroline Mulvey, Senior Client Success Manager at RentSpree. "Collaborations with top-notch proptech firms such as SkySlope are key as technology will continue to play an increasingly important part in making the daily lives of agents and brokers easier and more efficient."
Los Angeles-based RentSpree is a provider of award-winning rental software that helps seamlessly connect real estate agents, owners, and renters to simplify and automate the entire rental process, from listing to lease. The all-in-one platform is known across all 50 states for its easy and secure interface and suite of rental tools, including tenant screening, rent payments, marketing and renter management. To date, RentSpree has partnered with more than 250 of the most influential MLSs, real estate associations and brokerages to serve over one million users in the U.S. RentSpree is ranked 625th on Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies in 2022. Visit http://www.rentspree.com for more information.
Established in 2011, SkySlope is the customer experience platform managing real estate transactions from contract to close. Serving over 650,000 real estate professionals across the U.S. and Canada, SkySlope manages nearly 3 million transactions annually. SkySlope is on a mission to build solutions that reshape the real estate industry by creating the most powerful autonomous transaction platform. For more information, visit www.SkySlope.com
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Workers are unionizing in fields where they haven't had a big presence, including cultural institutions. Philadelphia Museum of Art employees are picketing as they seek their first contract.
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Lower salaried and frontline jobs tend to earn more with tenure, according to a new Syndio analysis
SEATTLE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two years into the Great Resignation, companies have chased wage growth and exacerbated pay gaps by paying new hires more than tenured employees, according to new research from Syndio, the world's leading workplace equity analytics platform. In 83 percent of high-paying job groups, defined as those with an average salary of $125,000 or more, tenured employees tend to not make more than new employees. In fact, 30 percent of the time, they actually make less.
However, loyalty does pay for three-quarters of job groups paying $75,000 or less (77 percent). Based on Syndio's analysis, jobs at the lower end of the pay spectrum — like retail, manufacturing and other frontline jobs — continue to pay more for tenure compared to new workers. It is the opposite for corporate support roles, such as HR, Finance, Marketing, Analytics, and IT. In 55 percent of these job groups, new hire pay is very similar to pay for tenured employees. In one position we analyzed for a mid-level professional job group, we found the lowest pay went to people who were 2-4 years into the position — they make 4.4 percent less than their peers.
Employers are tightening budgets while the labor market remains hot, which is creating a challenging environment to attract and retain employees. The addition of pay transparency laws sweeping the country - which require employers to post pay ranges on job descriptions - means employees will be more likely to recognize any pay disparities that result from the combination of a competitive labor market and tighter budgets. This "perfect storm" of factors could create headaches for employers as workers realize newly hired peers are earning more than them.
"An organization may want homegrown talent, they may value the fresh perspective that external hires bring, and they may want a mix. All of these approaches are valid. But the reality is that we're in the pay transparency era and salary ranges are out in the open. Companies have to be prepared to publicly explain why there may be pay gaps between tenured and new employees," said Chris Martin, Research Economist at Syndio. "Remember, with pay, perception is reality: how employees feel about their compensation impacts their satisfaction with their employer and their desire to stay."
Syndio looked at gender-based pay equity analyses conducted over the past year from 48 organizations, representing 786,000 employees across 1,716 distinct job groups. Pay equity analyses include neutral, job-related controls that can explain differences in pay — like location, management responsibilities, and tenure. In the analysis, job groups are composed of similar roles, meaning those requiring similar skills, effort, responsibility and working conditions. The focus of this research was to look at the pure impact of company tenure for employees who are otherwise similar, and whether staying at a current employer can provide more or less earnings than leaving, assuming the employee lands the same role either way.
View the complete analysis and methodology on Syndio's blog.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A 61-year-old woman accused of repeatedly stabbing a small dog has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Chicago police said.
A 15-year-old girl was walking her family's pet Chihuahua around 3:20 p.m. Monday outside her apartment building on the city's Northwest Side when the woman stopped to talk to her, ran toward the dog named Bebe and stabbed the animal “without warning or provocation,” a police report said.
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The girl ran away, but the woman chased her with a knife and stabbed Bebe several more times, police said. The woman ran off and dropped the knife about a block away but the girl’s father caught her and held her until police arrived to arrest her.
Bebe suffered multiple cuts and puncture wounds, causing serious injuries, court documents say.
The woman was being held on $25,000 bond.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chuck Schumer was unanimously elected Thursday for another term as Senate Democratic leader, helming a bolstered 51-seat majority for a new era of divided government in Congress.
Senate Democrats met behind closed doors at the Capitol to choose their leadership team for the new Congress that begins in January.
As Senate majority leader, Schumer has proven to be a surprisingly steady, if frenzied, force amid one of the more consequential sessions of Congress.
He took the helm in the weeks after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, and led his party through the COVID-19 crisis and unexpected legislative achievements, many of them bipartisan. A former campaign chief, he steered the party to the majority and expanded it to 51 seats with Sen. Raphael Warnock's special election win Tuesday in Georgia.
Schumer's reelection puts two New Yorkers at the top of the Democratic leadership in Congress, alongside Rep. Hakeem Jefferies, the incoming House minority leader. Jeffries was elected to lead Democrats after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to step aside next year.
Senate Democrats are expected to fill out their leadership team with new and returning figures.
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois is on track for another term in the No. 2 spot. The No. 3 position is to be filled by Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan.
With Republicans taking control of the House, it will be a new challenge for Schumer in divided Washington.
Senate Republicans already chose their team, putting Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on track to become the longest serving party leader in the chamber.
McConnell beat back a rare challenge from Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott, the party's campaign chief, who failed to win back the Senate majority for the Republicans. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Schumer-reelected-Senate-leader-after-Dems-expand-17640119.php | 2022-12-08 15:57:11 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Schumer-reelected-Senate-leader-after-Dems-expand-17640119.php |
It's late evening in the town of Thaba Nchu in South Africa's Free State province, and at the local train station, a group of residents snuggle deeper into their blankets to ward off the bitter autumn chill. They have given up warm beds and cooked meals at home in exchange for hard plastic chairs on the platform in their eagerness to get a spot on the train the following day.
Yet none of them is looking to travel.
The train they have come for is the Phelophepa, a 19-carriage mobile health-care clinic that has been crisscrossing South Africa since 1994. "Phelophepa" is a combination of the Sotho and Tswana languages meaning "good, clean health." Equipped with modern, well-maintained facilities, a fully stocked pharmacy and a team of 22 medical personnel, the Phelophepa offers a full range of primary health-care services to people in rural and under-resourced areas of the country who may otherwise have to go without.
Dubbed the "train of hope" by the late South African anti-apartheid activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Phelophepa, operated and funded by the state-owned freight rail and ports company Transnet, has helped some 14 million South Africans over the past 28 years. In that time, it has weathered political upheavals, financial crises and the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, an unprecedented spree of looting and vandalism on the country's railways could pose its greatest challenge yet.
Making 'hay while the sun shines'
Among those waiting overnight at Thaba Nchu railway station is Doris Mokabi, who traveled over an hour from her home in the township of Botshabelo with only a thick blanket, a fold-up camping chair and a bag of multicolored popcorn to see her through the night.
"There are closer clinics but they're too expensive," says Mokabi, who has come here to see the Phelophepa's eye care department to address her deteriorating eyesight.
Others have come for dental care, HIV tests, psychological counseling or the treatment of infections. And some, like 62-year-old retired nurse Theophilius Links, simply aim to access as many of the train's services as possible before it leaves town.
"You have to make hay while the sun shines," says Links, who intends to get a cancer screening, an eye test, a general health check and his second COVID-19 vaccine booster, among other health services.
How the health-care train works
Stopping for two weeks at a time in around 20 small towns across the country — selected mainly for their lack of access to health care — the train operates for nine months of the year. Along with its permanent medical staff, it is home to around 40 medical students on temporary work placements from universities all over South Africa, as well as about 15 support personnel who deal with security, logistics and catering. The staff live onboard in tiny compartments or dormitories and get occasional leave.
Both Mokabi and Links say they prefer the Phelophepa train to their local clinics, not least because they know they can access services either free of charge or for just a nominal fee. Operated as a charity project, the train's services are heavily subsidized by the Transnet Foundation.
"I've come here because it's affordable and it's a very high standard of care," says Links. "In the clinics [in this area], there aren't enough doctors and nurses."
Private health care in South Africa is prohibitively expensive for most, while the public health service is hampered by a shortage of staff and facilities, especially in rural areas. Just up the hill from Thaba Nchu railway station, the local Gaongalelwe Health Clinic does its best to serve a population of 26,000 people — despite not having a single doctor on staff. Instead, the clinic relies on occasional visits from doctors based in other nearby health facilities.
"It's too much for one clinic," says Gaongalelwe manager Yolande Safers. "We're only five nurses."
South Africa is not alone in using medical trains to reach patients in need. In India, the Lifeline Express has been bolstering rural health care since 1991, while in Russia, a handful of hospital trains have been enlisted to serve remote parts of Siberia. More recently, the Ukrainian government has begun using a hospital train to treat and evacuate patients who have been wounded in the Russian invasion.
Stop-and-go care
For Ntombi Pukwana, manager of the Phelophepa's psychology clinic, seeing the level of need in the community is a reminder of the train's critical role. But she says it can also be frustrating to know that once she and her team have moved on, few of her patients will be able to access the long-term care they need in the local area.
"In about half of the towns we stop at there's a psychologist" says Pukwana. "The rest of the time there's nobody at all. Sometimes there's no psychologist for 200 miles."
The same is true of other departments on the health-care train. Data collected by Transnet in 2016 showed that only a small fraction of patients referred for cataract removal by the Phelophepa's eye clinic the previous year had been able to get surgery, mainly due to a large backlog at government hospitals. In response, Transnet has been considering launching a surgery train fitted with onboard operating theaters, something the Phelophepa lacks.
Trouble on the train tracks
Running a health center on a train poses daunting logistical challenges at the best of times, but the last two years have been tougher than most. First, the Phelophepa was called on to support the national fight against COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, it has carried out 210,000 tests and administered more than 28,000 doses of vaccine alongside its normal work.
But the greatest challenge, says Dr. Bheki Mendlula, an optometrist and the train's manager, is the ongoing looting of South Africa's railway infrastructure by opportunists looking to make a quick profit from selling scrap metal. This has disrupted the Phelophepa's operations and cost Transnet almost $250 million, threatening the company's ability to continue funding the project in the long term, Mendlula says.
"Things don't go as planned. There are delays due to locomotives breaking down along the route, or you might have theft of cables or rail tracks tampered with," says Mendlula.
During the pandemic, the problem escalated from an occasional hindrance to a full-blown epidemic that has seen some train lines grind to a halt completely. Thieves have stripped the electric cables from huge stretches of track in order to extract the valuable copper wire within. Others have targeted the rail tracks themselves, or the batteries that provide power for signaling equipment. In Thaba Nchu, the station platform is being gradually removed, brick by brick. And one Phelophepa security guard said he frequently had to prevent thieves from stealing parts of the train itself.
"It puts our lives at risk and it sets us against the community we're trying to serve," says Mendlula, explaining that the disruption often reduces the amount of time the train is able to stay in a community. This in turn leads to friction, he adds, when there is not enough time to see all the would-be patients. "If the community has been informed that next week you'll be here, and you don't come, then it means that a lot of people won't get services."
During the journey to Thaba Nchu, a short hop from the train's previous stop in the nearby town of Kroonstad, the Phelophepa had once again been blocked by dangling cables on the track. On this occasion, a maintenance team had been quick to respond, and after an hour's delay the train was once again underway.
But the Phelophepa is nothing if not resilient. And for Mendlula and his team, there is a sense of both pride and responsibility in overcoming these obstacles to continue providing services to South Africans in need.
"The demand out there is just massive," he says, as the last of the day's patients wait to pick up their prescriptions from the pharmacy. "People call this the miracle train. It's a privilege to be a part of it."
Tommy Trenchard is an independent photojournalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has previously contributed photos and stories to NPR on the Mozambique cyclone of 2019, the Ebola outbreak and Indonesian death rituals.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salem University is proud to announce that our Integrative Health Coaching Certificate program has received official approval from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
According to NBHWC, "Salem University - Integrative Health Coaching is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC)."
"We are very pleased to have this acknowledgment from NBHWC that our Integrative Health Coaching (IHC) Certificate program meets their rigorous standards," said Bruce Cryer, Executive Director of the Integrative Health Institute at Salem University. "This distinguishes our program from other health coaching offerings and qualifies our graduates to apply for national board certification. Our program focuses on an integrative approach to health coaching, preparing capable, competent coaches who lead by honoring that people can enhance their own well-being through self-directed changes."
The NBHWC is considered the benchmark for health coaching programs. Dr. Kirsten Ferguson, Director of Integrative Health Programs for IHI at Salem, has led the development of this program at Salem University.
"The demand for skilled health educators is expected to rise 17% in the next decade," Dr. Ferguson said. "To meet this need, Salem offers a gold-standard graduate-level program to create quality health coaches in a reasonable amount of time and for a reasonable cost."
The IHC program has been designed for a variety of professions, including nurses and nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, teachers, caregivers, service providers, life and business coaches, wellness, and fitness professionals.
About Salem University
Salem University was founded in 1888 with the goal of providing comprehensive, affordable degree programs, and that is still the mission that drives them today. The university offers master's, bachelor's, and associate degree programs, as well as post-master's certificate programs, in a wide array of subject areas and specializations. The Integrative Health Institute was founded at Salem University in January 2022. Find out more by visiting https://www.salemu.edu/integrative-health-institute/.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) resulting from allegations that Norfolk Southern may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, releasing toxins and other combustible liquids in the process, which ultimately led to a controlled burn of toxic chemicals. The derailment prompted the evacuation of residents from the surrounding area. Norfolk Southern faces numerous lawsuits and investigations from regulators and individuals. Norfolk Southern's stock price has declined from a closing price of $254.18 per share on February 2, 2023, just prior to the derailment, to a closing price of $221.00 per share on February 22, 2023, a 12.6% decline.
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Along with Charity Golf Event Sponsors, Veristor + Anexinet Help FOCUS Embrace and Equip Families of Children with Disabilities Make Everyday Life Better
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veristor + Anexinet, a leading strategy, technology and transformation service provider, today announced that its 2022 Charity Golf Classic has raised $20,000 for FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress), a nonprofit that seeks to create a community for families of children with disabilities in metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Veristor + Anexinet along with 22 event sponsors united in support of the FOCUS mission to embrace and equip families of children with disabilities to make everyday life better.
"We are truly grateful to the Veristor + Anexinet team for naming FOCUS as the beneficiary of their 2022 Charity Golf Classic," said Daniel Dubowski, Chief Information Security Officer, USIS at Equifax and Honorary FOCUS Board Member. "Their generosity and passion to support children with disabilities throughout Georgia is admirable. We are honored to have their support as we help more than 4,500 families of children with disabilities find comfort, hope, fun and equipment they need."
"We are proud to bring together our employees, customers and partners in support of the very noble FOCUS program," said Ashby Lincoln, CEO, Veristor. "Together with our 2022 Charity Golf Classic sponsors, we are delighted to raise both money and awareness for the great FOCUS program as they continue their valiant work to enhance the lives of so many in need throughout our community."
The 2022 Veristor + Anexinet Charity Golf Classic was held at the The River Club earlier this month where 120 golfers participated for the great cause. Sponsors of the event included Armis; Armorblox; Aruba; Atlassian; Cloudflare; Cohesity; Expel; HPE; Lacework; LogicMonitor; Mandiant; Metallic, a Commvault Venture; Netskope; Old Street Solutions; ReliaQuest; SentinelOne; Tintri; TrendMicro; Tufin; Veeam; Zerto; and zScaler.
"Veeam Software is proud to be able to sponsor the Veristor + Anexinet Golf Tournament and help support their efforts to raise funds for FOCUS," said Katie Davidson, Regional Partner Marketing Manager, Southeast, Veeam Software. "We appreciate the FOCUS mission and the important work that they do in our community to help in the lives of families of children with disabilities. Thank you to Veristor + Anexinet for another great event!"
"Tintri was honored to participate in the charity golf tournament sponsored by our dedicated partner, Veristor + Anexinet," said James Bryan, Channel Sales Manager, Tintri. "This event supports one of Georgia's most worthy organizations: FOCUS. At Tintri, we work and play hard. When we get to do it for such special children and their families, it adds that extra level of meaning we can all appreciate. Thanks again to Veristor + Anexinet for the opportunity!"
About FOCUS
FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress) was founded in August 1983 by parents seeking support for themselves and for their children with rare genetic illnesses. It quickly grew from a small living room support group into an organization with innovative programs for both parents and children with developmental and physical disabilities. After 39 years of growth and two mergers, FOCUS now provides services for more than 4,500 Georgia families. FOCUS programs include children's activities and day camps, teen and young adult activities and overnight camps, family activities and support groups, granted and loaned medical equipment for children in need, educational parent workshops and conferences, and support for children who are hospitalized. For more information visit: www.focus-ga.org.
About Veristor + Anexinet
Veristor + Anexinet is a leading provider of transformative business technology that delivers intelligent, full-stack engagement strategies and solutions and modern, secure infrastructure products and services. The combined company, which recently announced its merger, guides customers to the right solutions for their most complex technology challenges and accelerates the time-to-value for the software, infrastructure and systems they deploy. From engaging front-end interactions to dependable back-end solutions, Veristor + Anexinet jointly delivers a full suite of technology strategy, design, engineering, deployment, support, and managed service offerings. The combined organization has a record of client success which springs from a culture rooted in thought leadership and decades of delivery excellence. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with customers at every step of their technology journey, Veristor + Anexinet makes technology truly work. Learn more at veristor.com and anexinet.com.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Lotto Double Play" game were:
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(five, eight, twenty-one, thirty-two, thirty-six, forty-two)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Lotto Double Play" game were:
05-08-21-32-36-42
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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - A resolution to a tree code many called clunky. Rehoboth Beach's recent tree code changes are official after two years of discussion and what the city said is 11 years of worth of efforts.
Under the new ordinance about 60 trees are allowed to be planted, the city said that's a lot more than in the past. Some trees allowed in the nation's summer capital are Bald Cypress, Loblolly Pine, and Yellowwood.
Diana Boch is happy to hear it, "It's so peaceful and it's quiet and it's beautiful and that's not necessarily the case with all of the shore points. I grew up in South Jersey and I used to go to Wildwood every summer and I don't recall any trees."
But the new ordinance also limits the size of trees people can plant and restricts property owners from cutting down trees deemed to be significant.
Rix Garey said the city shouldn't tell him where he can build or plant on his property, "Here again I like to not give total control to the government, to the city."
Boch agreed with other components of the ordinance, "For every tree that's torn down, we should replace at least one."
Garey said he misses when the avenue had large trees and wants to see more, but restrictions have to stop somewhere.
"I sometimes wonder about some of the restrictions when you're trying to build and they don't want you to take a tree out of the middle of where your house is going to be." said Garey.
The ordinance also imposes a fee to cover costs of planting and maintaining a tree on city property.
These changes to the city's tree code go into effect immediately.
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NEW YORK (AP) — On air quality maps, purple signifies the worst of it. In reality, it’s a thick, hazardous haze that’s disrupting daily life for millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, blotting out skylines and turning skies orange.
And with weather systems expected to hardly budge, the smoky blanket billowing from wildfires in Quebec and Nova Scotia and sending plumes of fine particulate matter as far away as North Carolina should persist into Thursday and possibly the weekend.
That means at least another day, or more, of a dystopian-style detour that’s chased players from ballfields, actors from Broadway stages, delayed thousands of flights and sparked a resurgence in mask wearing and remote work — all while raising concerns about the health effects of prolonged exposure to such bad air.
The weather system that’s driving the great Canadian-American smoke out — a low-pressure system over Maine and Nova Scotia — “will probably be hanging around at least for the next few days,” U.S. National Weather Service meteorologist Bryan Ramsey said.
“Conditions are likely to remain unhealthy, at least until the wind direction changes or the fires get put out,” Ramsey said. “Since the fires are raging — they’re really large — they’re probably going to continue for weeks. But it’s really just going be all about the wind shift.”
Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday, extending “Code Red” air quality alerts in some places for a third-straight day as forecasts showed winds continuing to push smoke-filled air south.
In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered schools to cancel outdoor recess, sports and field trips Thursday. In suburban Philadelphia, officials set up an emergency shelter so people living outside can take refuge from the haze.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state was making a million N95 masks — the kind prevalent at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — available at state facilities, including 400,000 in New York City. She also urged residents to stay put.
“You don’t need to go out and take a walk. You don’t need to push the baby in the stroller,” Hochul said Wednesday night. “This is not a safe time to do that.”
The message may be getting through. So far, officials said Wednesday, New York City has yet to see an uptick in 911 calls related to respiratory issues and cardiac arrests.
More than 400 blazes burning across Canada have left 20,000 people displaced. The U.S. has sent more than 600 firefighters and equipment to Canada. Other countries are also helping.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to President Joe Biden by phone on Wednesday. Trudeau’s office said he thanked Biden for his support and that both leaders “acknowledged the need to work together to address the devastating impacts of climate change.”
Canadian officials say this is shaping up to be the country’s worst wildfire season ever. It started early on drier-than-usual ground and accelerated quickly. Smoke from the blazes has been lapping into the U.S. since last month but intensified with recent fires in Quebec, where about 100 were considered out of control Wednesday.
“I can taste the air,” Dr. Ken Strumpf said in a Facebook post from Syracuse, New York, where the sky took on the colorful nickname of the local university: Orange.
The smoke was so thick in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, that office towers just across the Ottawa River were barely visible. In Toronto, Yili Ma said her hiking group canceled a planned hike this week, and she was forgoing the restaurant patios that are a beloved summer tradition in a nation known for hard winters.
“I put my mask away for over a year, and now I’m putting on my mask since yesterday,” Ma lamented.
Eastern Quebec got some rain Wednesday, but Montreal-based Environment Canada meteorologist Simon Legault said no significant rain is expected for days in the remote areas of central Quebec where the wildfires are more intense.
In the U.S., federal officials paused some flights bound Wednesday for New York’s LaGuardia Airport and slowed planes to Newark and Philadelphia because smoke was limiting visibility.
Major League Baseball’s Yankees and Phillies had their games postponed. On Broadway, “Hamilton” and “Camelot” canceled Wednesday performances and “Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer left a matinee after 10 minutes because of difficulty breathing. The show restarted with an understudy, show publicists said.
It was not to be at Central Park’s outdoor stage, either. Shakespeare in the Park canceled its Thursday and Friday performances of “Hamlet,” saying ’tis not nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of wretched air.
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Fan-favorite flavors Mango and Strawberry are now available with less sugar
IRVINE, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy is introducing a better-for-you candy choice with its all-new HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar. Reduced Sugar is now available nationwide in select retailers in two classic fruit flavors: Mango and Strawberry, offering brand fans the same great taste and texture they love with 30% less sugar.
HI-CHEW's new Reduced Sugar reimagines the classic chewlets for all consumers to enjoy, with less sugar content. The double layer of fruit flavor is made with dietary fiber (inulin) and other unique formulations to reduce sugar content while maintaining the same great fruity taste and chewy texture. Reduced Sugar is available in two of the top-selling fruit-forward flavors: Mango and Strawberry.
- Mango delivers a burst of tropical flavor like a fresh, ripe mango just picked off the tree
- Strawberry is a classic fruit flavor bursting with goodness that you won't want to miss
"We're so thrilled to offer consumers this better-for-you candy choice in two of our most popular flavors," said Teruhiro Kawabe (Terry), President and Chief Executive Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "While HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar has a lower sugar content than our original Mango and Strawberry chews, we're confident that consumers will quickly learn that it has the same great flavor experience they've grown to love."
HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is part of Morinaga America's better-for-you product line-up. Since its launch, Morinaga America Inc. has been driven by flavor innovation and experimentation, and the research and development team continues to create authentic fruity confections. According to the FONA International 2021 National Consumer Survey, 91% of consumers are influenced by sugar reduction claims, and now with Reduced Sugar, HI-CHEW™ provides a new product for consumers and enthusiasts alike.
HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar provides a double layer of fruit flavor and is made with concentrated fruit juices and puree, natural and artificial flavors and contains no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is offered in a 2-ounce bag for a suggested retail price of $3.29 (varies per market). HI-CHEW™ Reduced Sugar is available in select retailers nationwide. To learn more about HI-CHEW™, please like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).
Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 200 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy-making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in sticks, peg bags, and stand-up pouches. The HI-CHEW™ sticks come in a variety of flavors including Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, Açaí, and Sweet & Sour Watermelon. HI-CHEW™ also offers peg bags in the following flavors: Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Superfruit Mix, Sweet & Sour Mix, Soda Pop Mix, Berry Mix, Plus Fruit, Fantasy Mix and new Reduced Sugar. The Stand-Up Pouches are available in Original Mix, Tropical Mix, Sweet and Sour Mix, Fruit Combos and Infrusions. HI-CHEW™ is made with concentrated fruit juices and is free of gluten, with no colors from synthetic sources. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually. In 2020, HI-CHEW™ won a Nielsen Design Impact Award for its new Original Mix packaging update that hit shelves in 2019. For more information, visit HI-CHEW.com.
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The southern port of Kherson was the first major Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. Despite deep ties to Russia, an army of citizen spies helped to liberate the city in November.
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The southern port of Kherson was the first major Ukrainian city occupied by Russian forces. Despite deep ties to Russia, an army of citizen spies helped to liberate the city in November.
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Data indicates that most high school students still do not feel prepared to make major financial decisions as it relates to managing budgets, banking, and higher education
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI, Inc., the leading social impact education innovator, today released new survey results revealing the overwhelming need for financial literacy education in K-12 schools. Consistent with prior surveys, a new report details that most high school juniors and seniors still do not feel prepared to manage basic financial basic tasks like evaluating financial products, managing a bank account, or making major financial decisions.
The students completed the survey during the 2021-22 school year, prior to their participation and completion of EVERFI financial courses. Similar to last year's findings, the study found that students are not equipped to make the financial decisions that lie ahead of them as they complete high school and move into adulthood.
Survey results indicate that fewer than a third of high school upperclassmen (30 percent) felt prepared to compare financial institutions and select one that best meets their needs, down slightly from 32 percent last year. Additionally, only 33 percent of students reported feeling unprepared to manage their credit over time. In contrast, three-quarters of respondents agreed that they should track monthly expenses (75 percent) and spend within their budget (77 percent), but only half agreed that they feel prepared to set up a budget to manage saving and spending.
"Feeling prepared to make sound financial decisions is critical to developing financial capability and setting yourself on the path to financial wellness," said Ray Martinez, president and co-founder of EVERI. "The gap between students understanding what they should do and having the confidence to do it makes clear the need for better financial education, family conversations, and opportunities for practicing skills to move the needle on young people's financial capability."
While the high school students surveyed reported feeling more comfortable with modern banking applications than they did with more foundational financial concepts, only 48 percent use a bank or credit union's online portal or mobile app. There is also considerable room for improvement as only half of young people reported that they felt prepared to recognize money-related scams (54 percent), protect their financial information online (53 percent), or safely use peer-to-peer payment apps to send or receive money online (50 percent).
Additionally, the majority of high school juniors and seniors surveyed reported that they plan to attend a two- or four-year college after high school. Even among those who planned to go to college, fewer than half (40 percent) said that they felt prepared to figure out the full costs of the school they may attend. While more students (44 percent) felt they were prepared to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), less than a third (31 percent) felt prepared to read and understand the terms of those loans. Among all topics surveyed, and for the second year in a row, the lowest levels of preparedness reported were related to understanding what loan payments would be after college (25 percent), and developing a plan for repaying loans (26 percent), both down two percentage points from the prior year.
"Lacking these types of financial skills makes students vulnerable to costly financial mistakes or missed opportunities as they transition to adulthood," said Martinez. "Given the uncertainty around student loan forgiveness and the evolution of federal student loan programs, becoming more knowledgeable about and comfortable with these decisions would serve young people well."
Across the country, there's growing agreement on the need to teach financial literacy in our nation's K-12 schools, but currently, only 19 states require a financial education course to be taken before graduating from high school. Given the critical role of skill and confidence in building financial well-being, the low levels of preparedness among young people could be a sign of trouble if proper financial education is not provided as students finish high school and move toward financial independence.
For more than 15 years, EVERFI has been bringing financial literacy education to millions of K-12 students across North America. To learn more about EVERFI's financial literacy offerings, or to get involved in bringing financial education to your community, visit our website. The full 2023 report can be found here.
About the Surveys
This report is based on survey responses from students who participated in one of three EVERFI financial education courses during the 2020-2021 school year or the 2021-2022 school year. These surveys were administered prior to the courses, and so reflect students' attitudes and beliefs prior to participating in financial education. The number of high school juniors and seniors surveyed by course was: Financial Literacy 332,697 in 2020-2021 and 377,656 in 2021-2022; Modern Banking & Identity Protection: 26,377 in 2020-2021 and 61,702 in 2021-2022; and Financing Higher Education: 25,634 in 2020-2021 and 36,354 in 2021-2022.
About EVERFI, Inc.
EVERFI from Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is an international technology company driving social impact through education to address the most challenging issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to mental health to workplace conduct and other critical topics. Founded in 2008, EVERFI's Impact-as-a-ServiceTM solution and digital educational content have reached more than 45 million learners globally. In 2020, the company was recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and was featured on Fortune Magazine's Impact 20 List. The company was also named to the 2021 GSV EdTech 150, a list of the most transformative growth companies in digital learning. Blackbaud, the leading provider of software for powering social impact, acquired EVERFI in December 2021. To learn more about EVERFI, please visit everfi.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter @EVERFI.
Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding expected benefits of products and product features. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks and the other risk factors occasionally set forth in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, of which free copies are available at www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.
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Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection
UNION, N.J. (AP) — Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection, but its stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers, the company said.
The beleaguered home goods chain made the filing Sunday in U.S. District Court in New Jersey, listing its estimated assets and liabilities in the range of $1 billion and $10 billion. The move comes after the company failed to secure funds to stay afloat.
In a statement, the company based in Union, New Jersey, said it voluntarily made the filing “to implement an orderly wind down of its businesses while conducting a limited marketing process to solicit interest in one or more sales of some or all of its assets.”
The firm said its 360 Bed Bath & Beyond and 120 Buy Buy Baby stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers as it “begins its efforts to effectuate the closure of its retail locations.”
The company said it also intends to uphold commitments to customers, employees and partners.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 1, 2023
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1011 PM PDT Mon May 1 2023
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of east central Lincoln,
southeastern Stevens and northern Spokane Counties through 1045 PM
PDT...
At 1011 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles west of Suncrest to Millwood. Movement
was northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Nine Mile Falls, Millwood,
Fairwood, Country Homes, Suncrest, Town And Country, Mead, Dishman,
Trentwood, Little Falls Dam, Wellpinit, Ford, Tum Tum, Veradale, and
Opportunity.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90 in Washington between mile markers 287 and 292.
U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 288 and 299.
U.S. Highway 395 in Washington between mile markers 165 and 174.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4796 11818 4792 11746 4766 11718 4767 11782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0511Z 137DEG 24KT 4777 11775 4770 11731
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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TIJUANA (Border Report) — With the number of cosmetic surgery centers in Tijuana growing, the state of Baja California’s health secretary has decided to check every facility’s credentials and medical licenses.
Right now there are more than 200 clinics and hospitals performing cosmetic procedures in Tijuana.
“The metropolitan area in Tijuana is where you find the most serious problems,” said José Adrián Medina Amarillas, Baja’s secretary of health.
He said his office has received 22 complaints against hospitals and clinics that perform cosmetic procedures.
He said three of the complaints have led to facilities being shut down.
“We’ve sealed them off and told them they can’t remain in operation without the proper prerequisites,” he said.
Medina Amarillas also stated his office and the state’s Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks are increasing their vigilance and adding personnel to look into the clinics.
“We need to act before tragedies occur,” he said.
The comment is in reference to the death of 38-year-old María José Chacón Herrera, the wife of the Guatemalan consul general in Denver.
She died a few weeks ago after undergoing a procedure at an unlicensed facility where the doctor didn’t have a medical license.
“There are clinics that don’t have the proper credentials and offer services at more economical rates,” said Medina Amarillas.
He said right now there are clinics springing up in just about every neighborhood.
“What we need to make sure of is that these hospitals of questionable quality can operate only if they comply with all the minimum requirements, so no person is at risk.”
Medina Amarillas added that at the very least, doctors should have their medical diplomas and credentials in their offices in plain sight to patients.
In recent years, the cosmetic surgery industry in Tijuana has tripled in size earning $2 billion in revenue.
Doctors on both sides of the border, including Dr. Santiago Horgan with UC San Diego, say people should check their doctor’s credentials and not make decisions based on marketing materials or testimonials, which can be faked according to Horgan. | https://www.wane.com/border-report-tour/credentials-for-cosmetic-surgery-centers-in-tijuana-to-be-scrutinized/ | 2022-07-26 01:37:10 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/border-report-tour/credentials-for-cosmetic-surgery-centers-in-tijuana-to-be-scrutinized/ |
Siemens investing in Volkswagen’s Electrify America
The German industrial company Siemens will invest more than $100 million in a network of electric vehicle charging stations in North America operated by Volkswagen. Siemens is the first outside investor in the project, Electrify America said Tuesday, and the company is being granted a seat on its board. The network in total has added $450 million in funding, which includes an increased capital investment from Volkswagen Group. Volkswagen originally committed to $2 billion through 2026. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/06/28/siemens-investing-in-volkswagens-electrify-america/ | 2022-06-28 14:43:41 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/06/28/siemens-investing-in-volkswagens-electrify-america/ |
Olympic flame to take seaborne journey to 2024 Paris Games
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MARSEILLE, France (AP) — The Olympic flame is going for a sail.
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Instead of arriving overland, the symbolic flame alighting the 2024 Paris Games will take to the seas from its birthplace in Greece, arriving aboard a three-mast tall ship in the French port of Marseille.
Paris organizers announced the flame’s journey on Friday at City Hall in Marseille, a former Greek colony founded 2,600 years ago.
According to tradition, the flame will be lit by the sun’s rays at a ceremony in Ancient Olympia. Then it will be carried by the Olympic torch to Athens and across the Mediterranean to the famed Old Port of Marseille, where the flame will be greeted by an armada of boats along the French coastline, organizers said.
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It will travel to the Marseille marina — where Olympic sailing competitions will be based — and the Marseille stadium hosting Olympic soccer games.
After that it will be carried overland in the traditional torch relay, before arriving in Paris to light the cauldron and officially open the 2024 Games, which run from July 26-Aug. 11. The Paris Paralympics follow from Aug. 28-Sept. 8.
Friday’s announcement came as the general assembly of Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee met in Kyiv to discuss a possible boycott of Paris 2024 if Russian athletes are allowed to compete.
The International Olympic Committee last week sought to chart a path for athletes from Russia and Belarus who have not actively supported the war in Ukraine to join the Paris Olympics. That provoked strong objections from Ukraine, which wants those countries banned from most international sports.
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Asked by the Associated Press about the issue, Paris 2024 organizing committee president Tony Estanguet declined to delve into what he said was a political decision.
“My job is to make sure that all athletes who want to participate will be offered the best conditions in terms of security, to offer them the chance to live their dream,” he said. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/olympic-flame-to-take-seaborne-journey-to-2024-17761445.php | 2023-02-03 21:48:43 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/olympic-flame-to-take-seaborne-journey-to-2024-17761445.php |
You’re in an Uber, coming back from a meeting. You’re in the back seat, minding your own business, scrolling through social media, and the next thing you know, you’re asking yourself if that really just happened.
The person behind you was probably texting and didn’t see that your driver stopped at a red light and hit you from behind.
You definitely feel it, but on the spot, you rationalize that you’re probably okay. As your driver gets out to check the damage on the car, you’re at least partially in shock.
What should you do from here?
Here are 10 Important things you should do even if you’re involved as a passenger in an Uber accident:
1. It’s absolutely worth calling the police:
This will be the fastest and best way to get a record of what happened. You may eventually need this for your insurance.
Krenar Camili, an accident attorney with years of experience in ridesharing accidents, advises us to get everything recorded in real-time:
“The police know exactly what to do in situations such as these. They know how to record and report the accident and what documentation to get from the Uber driver and the other party. They are also experienced in asking you the right questions to help determine whether you might need on-scene medical attention.”
2. Use the reporting features in the Uber app
You can report the incident to Uber. Once you’re delayed a few minutes, the app should actually notify you that your ride has been stopped for a few minutes and inquire as to whether you’re okay.
Whether or not the app does this, report the accident to Uber as soon as possible.
Understand in advance, that all of your interactions with Uber are going to be as opaque as can be – by design. In other words, don’t delude yourself into believing that Uber is your ally, even if the Uber that you were in was hit by another car.
More than likely, your dealings with Uber are going to be slow, often difficult to understand, and seemingly intended to confuse. Just be prepared for this.
3. Insist that the driver report the incident to Uber Safety
Even if the driver didn’t sustain damage to their vehicle, they should report the incident to Uber Safety if they have passengers in the vehicle. This is something you can also raise with the police when they arrive if the driver has yet to do so, as they may choose to document it.
4. Gather any information you can on the scene
This is where things get a little tricky. It’s always good if you can gather as much information as possible on the scene of the accident. But in our scenario, where there may be no damage to the Uber driver’s vehicle and you might or might not be okay, it’s possible that both drivers would be inclined to leave without sharing information.
You’re in a tough spot here as the passenger in an Uber. You can ask to see the other driver’s license and registration, but they may not be inclined to show it to you, or they may have already left the scene.
At a bare minimum, capture both sets of license plate numbers, ideally by taking pictures. On the Uber end, they will have all the information on your driver. If you nicely ask to see their license, they might share that information with you on the scene but rest assured that Uber has it.
The most important thing – by far – when it comes to gathering any evidence at the scene is to be aware of your surroundings. Especially if you are partly in shock because of what happened, you need to be extremely careful about opening the car door, stepping out into traffic, or any other number of hazards that might be waiting in the minute you take off your seatbelt and open that Uber door.
5. Contact your insurance company
Do this as soon as possible. Your insurance company has been through this a lot and can offer advice you don’t even know you need. They might open a file for things like any medical treatment you receive. At a minimum, a good insurance company will give you good advice about what to do next. It’s worth calling them as soon as possible, but you don’t need to do this from the scene.
6. Get medical care as soon as you think you might need it.
If you call the police, they will inquire about how you feel and might call paramedics. It’s always better to be safe than sorry on the scene. With the most minor of accidents, you can still be injured, even if the vehicles involved didn’t sustain any damage.
Maybe you feel well enough to have the Uber take you home and only experience pain and discomfort a few hours later. That’s not abnormal – get medical help if and when needed.
7. Be persistent with Uber
It’s intentionally hard to find out how to communicate with Uber on the app.
Once you figure out how to send a help message, it’s intentionally difficult for you to find the message archives of that chat.
It’s a good habit to screenshot any of the chats you’re having with Uber. There’s no downside to this and given how circuitous communication can be with Uber on the app (and confusing, given that you’ll also receive an email of each message) having this collection of screenshots is a good idea. You won’t regret taking the few seconds needed to screenshot these messages.
8. Document everything that happens to you after the accident.
If you wake up sore the next day or the next week, write this for somewhere like a Google doc as part of an ongoing record. Keep track of any medical treatment, lost time at work, etc.
Remember that just because you feel a little sore but probably fine, you think, three hours or three days after the accident, that may not be an accurate reflection of the full picture.
9. Take care of yourself
Even a minor accident can have you feeling off-balance for a while. Whether you need a massage, some time in a pool or the sauna, or just a mental health day, do what you need to do to feel better. The most minor accident is still a trauma, so don’t just brush it off.
10. Contact an accident lawyer if anything in the process doesn’t feel right.
This is probably your first time dealing with an Uber accident. An experienced Uber accident lawyer has dealt with hundreds of Uber accidents, both minor and serious. They will understand what you’re going through and have not only the right answers for you, but will ask the right questions.
Perhaps most importantly, an excellent Uber accident lawyer is going to be empathetic. They understand that it’s not easy being in even a minor accident and just talking to them is probably going to help you put the experience in perspective. Given that the vast majority of Uber accident lawyers don’t charge for an initial consultation, there is no downside to contacting one to share your story.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The former director of the Ohio state prison system has emerged as a leading contender to run the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.
Gary Mohr, who has also worked in the private prison industry, is at the top of the list of candidates to replace Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal, who submitted his resignation in January but said he would stay on until a successor was named, the people said.
A final decision has not been made and it’s unclear when an official announcement would be put forward, according to the people, who were not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity.
Mohr would become the 11th person to lead the Bureau of Prisons since its founding more than 90 years ago, and only the second director with no prior experience at the agency, the Justice Department’s largest.
The leadership change came in the wake of AP reporting that has uncovered widespread problems at the agency, including sexual abuse by correctional officers and critically low staffing levels that have hampered responses to emergencies.
A message seeking comment from Mohr was left with a criminal justice consulting firm where he’s worked since last October as a senior fellow.
Mohr has spent nearly 50 years working in corrections, starting as a teacher in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, the agency he led from 2011 to 2018. After his retirement, he served as president of the American Correctional Association, a nonprofit trade association and accrediting body.
Mohr has also been a prison warden and, between stints in the Ohio system, was a consultant and managing director for CoreCivic, formerly know as Corrections Corporation of America, an owner and operator of private prisons and detention facilities.
As head of Ohio’s prison system, Mohr oversaw more than 12,000 employees and close to 50,000 inmates at 28 facilities. The Bureau of Prisons is budgeted for around 37,500 employees, operates 122 facilities and has about 157,000 inmates.
In Ohio, Mohr made reducing the state’s prison population a priority and spearheaded efforts to reduce the number of first-time, nonviolent offenders behind bars. He managed to trim it by about 1,000 inmates in his tenure but, upon his retirement, said he was “extraordinarily disheartened” he couldn’t do more.
Mohr also oversaw 15 executions and dealt with various crises, including the 2013 prison suicide of notorious Cleveland women abductor Ariel Castro; the brief 2014 escape of school shooter T.J. Lane; and the 2017 killing of an inmate in a transport van by another prisoner.
The union representing Ohio’s state prison guards frequently clashed with Mohr, criticizing him and the agency for not doing enough to protect correctional officers and reduce violence.
Carvajal, 54, was appointed director of the federal Bureau of Prisons in February 2020 by then-Attorney General William Barr, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began raging in federal prisons nationwide, leaving tens of thousands of inmates infected with the virus and resulting in 295 deaths.
An agency insider who started as a correctional officer and worked his way up the ranks, Carvajal’s tumultuous tenure as director included a failed response to the pandemic, widespread criminal activity among employees, critically low staffing levels that have hampered responses to emergencies, inmate deaths and dozens of escapes.
Carvajal also oversaw an unprecedented run of federal executions in the waning months of the Trump presidency that were so poorly managed they became virus superspreader events.
The AP’s reporting exposing those problems compelled Congress to investigate and prompted increased calls from lawmakers for Carvajal to resign or be fired by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Carvajal “failed to address the mounting crises in our nation’s federal prison system, including failing to fully implement the landmark First Step Act,” a bipartisan criminal justice measure passed during the Trump administration that was meant to improve prison programs and reduce sentencing disparities.
Garland tasked Deputy Attorney Lisa Monaco with leading the search for Carvajal’s replacement. Officials went far and wide to try to find candidates outside of the typical profile of prior directors, even posting an advertisement on LinkedIn.
While many officials from inside the Bureau of Prisons applied for the post, the Biden administration was looking for someone who was focused on reforming an agency that has had cultural issues for decades.
Monaco personally conducted interviews and met with several of the candidates.
Biden administration officials had discussions about whether to remove Carvajal in spring 2021, after the AP reported that widespread correctional officer vacancies were forcing prisons to expand the use of cooks, teachers, nurses and other workers to guard inmates.
The Bureau of Prisons is the only Justice Department agency whose director isn’t subject to Senate confirmation. Currently, the attorney general can just appoint someone to the position.
A bill introduced in Congress days after Carvajal’s resignation would require Senate confirmation for future bureau directors — putting them under the same level of scrutiny as leaders of the FBI and other federal agencies — but, so far, the measure hasn’t come up for a vote.
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DETROIT — Despite taking on a huge chunk of an expensive electric vehicle recall, General Motors posted $2.54 billion in second-quarter net income, a 52% increase over a year ago.
Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson told reporters that customers paid about $1,600 more per vehicle last quarter than from January through March — with an average U.S. sale price of $52,000. Discounts and inventory remained flat as the company sold 19% more vehicles than a year ago in the U.S., its most profitable market.
“We’ve had an ability and a willingness and a capability to remain disciplined in our pricing and our incentives,” Jacobson said. “So while a lot of our competitors are moving prices around a lot, ours have been very consistent” reflecting strong consumer demand, he said.
GM raised its full-year guidance for the second straight quarter, saying it will post net income of between $9.3 billion and $10.7 billion. Previously it predicted $8.4 billion to $9.9 billion.
Also pushing up the guidance was another $1 billion in cost savings that Jacobson said GM had found, on top of $2 billion the company promised earlier for the full year. The savings came through lower salaried employee expenses due to 5,000 workers taking buyouts, as well as savings in marketing and reductions in administrative costs and vehicle manufacturing complexity.
The company took a one-time charge of $792 million as it picked up more of the $1.9 billion cost of recalling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because they could catch fire due to battery manufacturing defects.
Jacobson said GM took extraordinary steps to care for Bolt owners by letting them trade in their cars and offering loaner vehicles until replacement batteries were available from the supplier, LG Energy Solution. The recall announced in 2021 covered about 142,000 vehicles.
Excluding one-time items, GM said it made $1.91 per share, beating Wall Street’s estimate of $1.87. Revenue of $44.75 billion soundly beat analysts’ estimate of $42.13 billion, according to data provider FactSet.
The company also said it met an internal target of producing 50,000 electric vehicles in North America during the first half of the year. With battery cell production and vehicle assembly increasing, GM now expects to build about 100,000 EVs in the second half of the year.
GM has set a goal of building only electric passenger vehicles by 2035. It has pledged to have 30 electric vehicle models for sale globally by 2025.
GM also said that cost savings allowed it to reduce the top end of its projection for capital spending this year. The company now expects to spend $11 billion to $12 billion, down from $11 billion to $13 billion.
Hitting its financial forecast numbers may be difficult because the company is in the middle of what are expected to be contentious negotiations with U.S. and Canadian auto workers.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, who represents about 43,000 U.S. factory workers, has told members they are poised to make big gains in this year’s contract talks, but they have to be prepared to go on strike against the profitable auto companies.
Contracts between the Detroit Three automakers and GM, Stellantis and Ford expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 15.
Fain says the union wants cost of living and general pay raises, an end to tiers of workers making different wages, restoration of pensions for all workers, and other items. The company is leery of increasing its expenses as it ramps up to spend billions developing electric vehicles.
CEO Mary Barra said the company has a long history of negotiating fair contracts. “Our goal this time is no different,” she wrote. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/25/general-motors-earnings-price-outlook-raised/a51bba2a-2ad6-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html | 2023-07-25 10:55:30 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/07/25/general-motors-earnings-price-outlook-raised/a51bba2a-2ad6-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html |
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(The Conversation) – The Food and Drug Administration took 130 enforcement actions against counterfeit medication rings from 2016 through 2021, according to my new study published in the journal Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Such actions might involve arrests, confiscation of products or counterfeit rings being dissolved.
These counterfeiting operations involved tens of millions of pills, more than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) of active ingredient powder that could be turned into pills in the U.S. and hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Unfortunately, with over 11,000 rogue pharmacy sites selling drugs on the internet, these actions barely scratch the surface.
The FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations conducts and coordinates criminal investigations into manufacturers and individuals violating federal drug laws. The agency maintains a database with links to press releases for their enforcement actions. Overall, in 64.6% of cases in that five-year period, the counterfeit products were sold over the internet, and in 84.6% of the enforcement actions taken, the products were obtained without a prescription.
Many of the counterfeit drugs were for controlled substances like opioids such as oxycodone and hydromorphone and stimulants such as those commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, as well as benzodiazepines, which are used for anxiety and sleep. China, India, Turkey, Pakistan and Russia were the most common countries supplying U.S. consumers with counterfeit drugs.
Why it matters
The World Health Organization states that approximately 11% of medications sold in developing countries are counterfeit, resulting in 144,000 additional deaths annually from imitation antibiotics and anti-malarial drugs alone. My previous study also documented 500 childhood deaths attributed to diethylene glycol – a common additive in antifreeze – being added to knockoff cough suppressants as a sweetener.
In addition, from November 2021 to February 2022, counterfeit versions of drugs used for chronic conditions – such as the transplant medication tacrolimus, sold under the brand name Limustin, and the anticoagulant rivaroxaban, or Xeralto – were found on Mexican pharmacy shelves.
In the U.S., the Drug Quality and Security Act of 2013 secures the medication supply through a national electronic track-and-trace system that allows a specific medication to be followed from the manufacturer to the pharmacy. While the medications in licensed U.S. pharmacies are secure, a Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 19 million people in America obtained prescription medications that are likely counterfeit through non-U.S. licensed internet pharmacies or while traveling abroad. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy found that 96% of the 11,688 internet pharmacies they analyzed did not comply with U.S. federal or state laws. Of these, 62% did not reveal their physical location and 87% were affiliated with “rogue networks of internet drug outlets.”
The FDA offers some guidance to help consumers determine whether an online product is legitimate.
Opioids, benzodiazepines and stimulants are highly addictive and dangerous when taken inappropriately or when used together. While these counterfeit medications may look legitimate, the active ingredients that are supposed to be in these controlled substances are frequently replaced with more dangerous alternatives like fentanyl. Four in 10 counterfeit opioid pills containing fentanyl harbor a potentially lethal dosage.
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. confiscated 9.5 million counterfeit pills from April 2020 to April 2021 – more than the previous two years combined. This is a likely driver of the 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. over that time.
Rogue online pharmacies frequently use social media platforms to reach potential customers. This suggests that more needs to be done by online platforms like social media, online forums and search engines to identify and stop illegitimate sellers of prescription drugs online.
People buying controlled substances over the internet are usually trying to circumvent physician control over the medication or the quantities they can receive. However, most people accessing noncontrolled substance counterfeit medications are simply trying to buy them at an affordable price. These trends make clear that the U.S. needs a long-term strategy to lower the cost of prescription medications to diminish demand for counterfeit medications, though there are some money-saving strategies that can be used in the short term. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/dangerous-counterfeit-drugs-are-putting-millions-of-us-consumers-at-risk-according-to-a-new-study-2/ | 2022-05-30 16:11:33 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/dangerous-counterfeit-drugs-are-putting-millions-of-us-consumers-at-risk-according-to-a-new-study-2/ |
ORANGE, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American First Credit Union (AFCU) awarded Edward M. from Orange, CA, its third annual grand prize of $50,000 from their savings program called Big Prize Savings.
American First created their Big Prize Savings program in 2019 to promote and encourage good saving habits by incentivizing account holders a chance to win substantial cash prizes just for saving their money. Big Prize Savings awards prizes of $1,000 each month, $10,000 each quarter, and a $50,000 grand prize at the end of the year.
Edward is a long-time member and has been an active participant in the Big Prize Savings program. When he learned he was the winner of our grand prize, Edward responded, "It's hard to put this experience into words, but I'm very grateful. This really is awesome. I never would have imagined this."
At the end of each month, Big Prize Savings account holders who maintain an average daily savings balance of $500 or more for that month receive one entry for every $25 saved. Account holders have a greater chance of winning prizes the more they save.
"We started Big Prize Savings because we wanted to find a way to reward our savers. American First cares about savers, and we wanted to find a fun and unique way to make savings exciting," said Jon Shigematsu, CEO and President of American First Credit Union.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Miles Teller — fresh off hosting “Saturday Night Live” for the season premiere — had just hit Cabo San Lucas to vacation and celebrate his wife Keleigh’s 30th birthday.
Faster than Maverick could reach Mach 10, Teller had a change of plans: The Philadelphia Phillies — the team he grew up rooting for, including sitting with his dad near the left-field foul pole for Shane Victorino’s grand slam in the 2008 playoffs — had clinched an NL wild card.
Who needed Cabo when the promise of the South Philadelphia madhouse beckoned?
“We’re going to the NLCS. We’ll figure it out,” Teller told his wife. “Let’s go.”
So off the couple went, and the actor best known for playing Rooster in “Top Gun: Maverick” became a fixture at home playoff games and had a sweet seat for the Game 5 clincher that sent the Phillies to the World Series.
Yeah, the win took his breath away.
“I’ve been coming to every playoffs forever,” Teller said on the field, the celebration roaring around him. “Now the seats are a little better.”
Oh yeah, seats! Teller has them and you have to be a Philly A-lister like Jason Kelce or Jay Wright — or one of the lucky, lottery-winning few — to snag a pair of World Series tickets for Games 3 and 4 and potentially Game 5 next week against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies fever has gripped the city at a time of the year usually reserved for Eagles talk radio chatter.
Philly fans have proven they are willing to fork over big bucks for the chance to watch Bryce Harper stake Citizens Bank Park as his house and Kyle Schwarber launch Schwarbombs. More than 1 million fans entered a ticket lottery on the team website for the opportunity to purchase tickets. Only approximately 20,000 tickets were available to the public — total! — over the three games.
Much like a Rhys Hoskins’ at-bat worthy of a bat spike, the tickets were going, going, gone in record time.
“If we didn’t have our fans the last couple days or the last three weeks, we wouldn’t be where we are right now because home-field advantage is real in Philadelphia,” Harper said.
The Phillies are leading the charge of what — in Philly’s relatively dry sports championship history — are heady times to be a sports fan. The 6-0 Eagles are the last undefeated team in the NFL. The Philadelphia Union of the MLS host the Eastern Conference final on Sunday. Even the Flyers, picked to be among the NHL’s worst teams, have a winning record. And, hey, Joel Embiid and the 76ers play here, too!
Flyers coach John Tortorella had just parked his car at the Wells Fargo Center ahead of last Friday night’s game right about the time the Phillies scored some runs in Game 3.
“It was shaking over where I was. That was pretty cool,” Tortorella said. “That’s what I love about being here.”
When the no-nonsense coach was asked hockey questions, he laughed and said, “We’re talking baseball! I want to talk about the World Series.”
The Eagles have noticed the packed houses and pure joy at each Phillies home game. Coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman have attended playoff games. Kelce, the heart of the Eagles, danced with the Phillie Phanatic during Game 3 of the NLCS, and the burly center then sent the crowd into a frenzy when he slammed a beer right there on the field.
“It’s a great time to be in the city of Philadelphia,” Kelce said Thursday. “I don’t know if that made it, I feel like the Phanatic moment was enough, but the beer was the icing on the cake.”
There’s plenty of cake, mostly the kind baked in the shape of the Phanatic’s head. So much cheap beer and other assorted booze has spilled inside the Phillies’ clubhouse, it could about rival the Schuylkill River. McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest bar, is pouring red beer in honor of the Phillies for the first time in its history.
With all that alcohol, it’s no wonder Philly police officers slather light poles with grease in an — often futile — attempt at slowing down drunken revelers from climbing after each big win.
If the usual slippery stuff doesn’t work, one adult entertainment company said it sent 10 drums of lube to help with the cause.
About the only thing more obscene are the World Series ticket prices on the secondary market. Standing-room only tickets for Game 3 started at $886 on Thursday, though, of course, the actual sale price could vary greatly. The cash flow continues for concessions: Aramark said Thursday the Phillies sold an average of 2,000 cheesesteaks, 2,531 souvenir sodas and 6,951 hot dogs per game this season.
Throw in the $16 it costs for October specials such as Red October Punch, and it’s no wonder spirits are high.
The good news, the Phillies have kept the bold type in the box scores and out of the police blotter.
“I really want to thank the residents and the fans in the city for their behavior last night,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Monday. “It was joyous. It was fun. City Hall was hopping. Frankford and Cottman was hopping. We had no problems, no issues, no arrests, maybe two arrests.”
When they’re not at the ballpark, fans are painting town the red — and green, and assorted colors needed to layer city walls with at least two Harper murals. And if a portrait of Harper with “MVP” painted above his head doesn’t seem larger than life, perhaps meeting the real deal does. Lucky Phillies fans were shocked when they spotted Harper this week shopping at a New Jersey location of Trader Joe’s.
It seems like a different universe, a different time from Philadelphia’s last world championship in 2008. Back then, fans waited impatiently for Victorino to occasionally update his blog for his inside look at the team. Harper, Hoskins, players’ wives and girlfriends now shoot real-time video for Instagram and other social media outlets that only tighten the bond between the team and their fans.
Make ’em feel like they are part of the team.
Even Teller does after the Phillies reeled off five straight postseason wins at home.
“Now, I’m a good luck charm,” he said.
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PRAGUE (AP) — Hundreds of firefighters were battling wildfires in eastern Germany and neighboring Czechia on Tuesday as tourist regions and residential areas were being evacuated.
A large wildfire was spreading quickly in the eastern German state of Brandenburg in a region with lots of bone-dry pine forests where firefighters have to be especially careful because of old World War II ammunition that’s still buried there, German news agency dpa reported.
The large fire in the Elbe-Elster district has already destroyed an area of about 850 hectares and continued to spread quickly because of gusty winds blowing from changing directions.
Seven firefighters were injured, four of whom had to be treated in a hospital for smoke inhalation. No residents were injured, but a pig breeding farm burned down and several animals died.
The state’s explosive ordnance disposal service has designated a small area near the village of Rehfeld as a site where old ammunition could be buried, deputy forest fire protection officer Philipp Haase told dpa. Two German military firefighting helicopters were on site trying to extinguish the flames from the air because firefighters were not allowed to access the area for fear that the ammunition could explode.
Authorities said it was not clear when the fire could be brought under control. More than 350 firefighters were battling the flames and around 300 people from various villages had to be evacuated.
“The situation is still serious. We still have pockets of fire,” local district fire chief Steffen Ludewig told dpa.
Further southeast, firefighters from several countries have joined forces to battle a fire in a national park in northern Czech Republic that has spread to the state of Saxony in neighboring Germany.
The fire in the Bohemian Switzerland park broke out on Sunday and was mostly contained before windy weather caused it to spread again on Monday afternoon and overnight. Despite their efforts, firefighters said the fire had spread from 30 hectares earlier Tuesday to 1,000 hectares.
No injuries have been reported, but around 100 people had to be evacuated Tuesday evening from the Czech town of Vysoka Lipa.
Earlier, some 80 people have been evacuated from the border town of Hrensko, and more from the village of Mezna, where the flames have destroyed or damaged several homes, firefighters’ spokesman Lukas Marvan said.
Dozens of German children were evacuated from a summer camp on the Czech side of the border and transported back to Germany.
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Interior Minister Vit Rakusan were visiting the area on Tuesday.
Rakusan said some 400 firefighters have been in action and the blaze was not under control by midday Tuesday.
“The situation is very serious,” Rakusan said adding that several neighboring countries had responded to the Czech Republic’s call for help to extinguish the fire.
Poland and Slovakia said they were sending helicopters while Italy offered special Canadair planes designed for firefighting.
The German military announced it would send four helicopters to the border region to help fight the flames, dpa reported.
The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute said the smoke has spread 100 or more kilometers (60 miles or more) from the fire.
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Kirsten Grieshaber reported from Berlin.
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Thursday, June 16, 2022
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in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 27 to 37. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
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gusts up to 60 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 6500 feet rising to
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 27 to 37. West winds 10 to 15 mph
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.JUNETEENTH...Sunny. Highs 59 to 69. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 34 to 44.
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45 mph.
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midnight. Lows 33 to 38. West winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to
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rising above 6500 feet. Highs 59 to 69. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 35 to 45. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.JUNETEENTH...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. Northwest winds 10 to
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 38 to 48.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 71 to 81. Lows 43 to 53.
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.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds around
10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers. Snow level 7000 feet
lowering to 6000 feet. Lows 29 to 39. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level
6000 feet rising to 7000 feet. Highs 56 to 66. Light winds
becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows 30 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph
in the evening.
.JUNETEENTH...Sunny. Highs 64 to 74. Light winds becoming
northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 35 to 45.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows 40 to 50.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 77 to 87. Lows 45 to
55.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Highs 83 to 93. Lows 46 to
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.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of blowing dust in the afternoon.
Highs 59 to 69. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the
afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 80 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Areas of blowing dust in the evening. Lows
25 to 35. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph
decreasing to 60 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers. Highs 55 to 65.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 25 to 35. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.JUNETEENTH...Sunny. Highs 61 to 71. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 31 to 41.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 70 to 80. Lows 36 to 46.
.TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Clear. Highs 77 to 87. Lows 40 to 50.
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THE COLONY, Texas — A Lewisville ISD elementary faculty teacher has been arrested and charged with annoyed sexual assault of a child, police stated.
Police in The Colony stated officials served a warrant on Wednesday and arrested John Collett, a teacher at Camey Elementary.
According to police, officials started investigating the case ultimate week after a mum or dad turned into suspicious of the teacher after she picked up her 10-year-old child from the college.
Details at the investigation weren’t in an instant launched.
Collett additionally faces a price of indecency with a child, police stated.
Police stated they do not know of every other recognized sufferers right now however that anybody who could have information is requested to name The Colony PD’s faculty useful resource officer at 972-624-3949.
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The art of growing bald gracefully
Oscar Holland, CNN
There are three important days in every bald(ing) man’s life: The day you realize you’re losing your hair, the day you realize you should shave off what remains, and the day you finally do. Growing bald gracefully is about reducing the gap between these milestones as far as possible. I learned this the hard way.
Before recounting my decade of denial and deceit, here are the bare-headed facts: I suffer from a type of baldness I call “the Prince William.” It combines an expanding circular patch on top (“the Friar Tuck”) and receding corners (“the Jude Law”). The two must eventually meet. Or, to put it another way: The bridge between my last strongholds of follicle activity has grown ever thinner, my hairline drifting apart like two continental landmasses. What once resembled Pangaea is now little more than a footbridge over the Bering Strait.
My mother was the first to notice this tectonic shift. “You’re thinning,” she observed, hovering over my then-25-year-old self at the family table. It seemed fitting that the woman who delivered me into this world should also discover my first sign of aging. After all, losing your hair is coming to terms with the possibility of looking like a big baby again. (Although my mom recently confirmed via WhatsApp that I had a full head of hair at birth. “I don’t do bald babies,” she added, unhelpfully.)
What followed will be familiar to men around the world. Realization is a creeping process of denial eroded by moments of shock and, later, resignation. Denial was believing that what wasn’t in the mirror (namely a birds-eye view of my head) didn’t exist. Shock was encountering a photo of myself, taken from above, and wondering, ‘Who’s that balding guy standing exactly where I was?’ Resignation was seeing an acquaintance across a bar, his greasy comb-over fooling only himself, and muttering to my wife: “Just don’t let me get like him.”
I almost did. Another five years would pass until I conceded defeat. I moved to Hong Kong and found a miracle barber who proved that coolness isn’t a hairstyle alone. A budding breakdancer (and bald by choice: hair is something of an impediment to head-spinning), he was adept at arranging my remaining locks in a way that maintained the illusion.
We had an unspoken understanding. But when I moved again last year, my attempts to explain his magic to new hair stylists became increasingly embarrassing. It felt like I was making them accomplices in my deception. “Just make it look… better?” I’d say, before removing my glasses and hoping what emerged would sustain me for another month or three. Successive barbers played along. But I, too, was fooling only myself.
Instagram’s algorithms discovered my situation and began populating my feed with clips of extreme toupée makeovers. Hints from loved ones were even less subtle — like when my wife returned from a work trip brandishing a gift, only to reveal a bottle of UV-protective scalp spray. Who said romance is dead?
In the meantime, I began making self-deprecating jokes and became more comfortable discussing my fate. Invariably, friends offered the same three condolences in reply: 1) That “at least” I can grow a beard, 2) that I have a “good-shaped head,” whatever that means, and 3) that, if I’m lucky, I might end up resembling the universal gold standard of attractive bald White dudes: Bruce Willis.
If you find yourself reassuring a balding man that he looks like Bruce Willis, I promise you he’s heard it many times before. It is reassuring, nonetheless.
‘Welcome to the sexy zone’
As your hair thins, small clumps start sticking out in new and unexpected directions. Human hairs crave company — and when their neighbors depart, they don’t know where to go.
I’d spend cumulative hours trying to convince individual strands to stick back down. Then one winter morning, as I fussed over a group of errant strays, a moment of clarity: I had grown more insecure about my hair than what lurked beneath.
That evening I purchased clippers, took them to the bathroom and unceremoniously gave myself the only hairstyle I’ll have for the rest of my life. A full 10 years after diagnosis, male pattern baldness had secured its final victory. A chapter of my youth ended in a pile of limp offcuts on the shower floor.
My wife told me I look much better than before. But she has to say that. My editor meanwhile assured me that I look more “athletic,” (indeed, my streamlined form may have knocked a few seconds off my swim time). Other benefits, I told myself, include quicker post-shower drying, no money spent on haircuts and time saved getting ready each morning.
Soon after completing the deed, I sent a selfie to my friend Anton. “Welcome to the sexy zone, comrade,” he wrote back.
Anton was the first among my friends to go bald. While I had the luxury of holding out until aged 35, he was an angst-prone 18 when he first found clumps of hair on the pillow. The denial phase lasted only until his early 20s, when it was shattered at a theater workshop by a teacher who instructed the class to “tilt over until you can see Anton’s bald spot.” He then performed what Anton described as a “little tap on the top of my head.”
“I was like, ‘What the f**k?'” he recalled over Zoom. “I didn’t say it, but I felt assaulted. Not only because he tapped me on the head, but because I didn’t even know I was bald! That was the first I’d heard about it.”
He soon found looking at photos of himself depressing. He too was assured that “at least” he had a beard and a “good-shaped head” — again, whatever that means. Someone told him he looked like Jason Statham, who is just the British equivalent to Willis. For Anton, going bald was “a very lonely” experience, especially at such a young age.
“There is something especially isolating about something happening to you that is socially acceptable to laugh at,” he said. “There wasn’t a sense of anyone feeling anything other than, ‘Sucks to be you.'”
For the record, Anton looks great bald — and I’m not just returning his compliment. Unlike me, he’s got some muscle on him. As a boxing instructor, he suits the skinhead look. In a 2012 study, which I cite simply because I approve of the results, University of Pennsylvania researchers found that images of men with their hair digitally removed were perceived to be “more dominant, taller and stronger” when compared to the original photographs.
“Holding on to your hair is a lot less attractive than just getting rid of it,” Anton said. “You can look sharper. You just change the image of yourself in your mind’s eye, then you suddenly appreciate it for a different aesthetic value.
“It’s taken me 35 years, but now I’m very fond of how I look,” he added. “I got to a point where I realized any criticism of my appearance isn’t based on anything other than an impression of what other people might think.”
‘That bald guy’
I am not massively worried about being considered less attractive. Nor am I concerned about looking older or being called a “slaphead,” as we’re disparagingly known in Britain. It’s the loss of identity I struggle with.
My hairless head will, forever more, be my distinguishing physical attribute. To strangers I am now, officially, “that bald guy.” Who ordered the lasagna? That bald guy at table seven. Where’s the bathroom? On the left, just past that bald guy. Does the queue start here? No, it goes back to that bald guy.
My fear that all hairless men look the same is reinforced by the fact that people keep saying I look like my dad. No one had ever noted this resemblance before. Now, suddenly, we’re like two shiny-headed, bearded peas in a pod. There is a certain poetic justice here, and I suffer regular flashbacks to the bald jokes I’d tell at my dad’s expense. He assures me he didn’t take them personally.
My dad started balding at 16. By the time he was my age, his naked head was competing with the mullets and perms of the 1980s. But he appears genuinely impervious to his baldness. “I can’t remember ever being sensitive about it my whole life,” he told me over Zoom. Maybe boomers just don’t like talking about their feelings, but I believe him.
“I wasn’t a cool or attractive teenager in the slightest,” he recalled. “But I managed to build up a good social life because I could make people laugh. I took a decision, fairly early on in life, that I’d only get anywhere if I relied on my wit, charm and personality. Baldness was pretty low down on my list of priorities.”
Whether he’s to blame for my hairline is matter of debate. Studies of identical twins have found that heredity factors account for around 80% of men’s predisposition to baldness, though the genetics are poorly understood. An old wives’ tale dictates that hair loss is passed down via the mother, and thus your maternal grandfather’s hairline is the best predictor of your own. There is no conclusive evidence for this, however, and my dad sees “no observable pattern” in our family (his generation included one Friar Tuck, one Jude Law and one full head of hair).
Lifestyle factors can play a part, and I often wonder whether my fate was hastened by eating trans fats and not sleeping enough, or by living in Beijing during some of its most grimly polluted years. But my hairline’s retreat was likely predestined. As such, I am at peace with it. Although I didn’t grow bald gracefully, I can still aspire to be bald with grace.
Anton’s advice for me and fellow newcomers to his “sexy zone” is as follows: Moisturize your head daily, shave it every few days and wear hats to protect against the sun and heat loss alike. If you have a beard, keep it groomed; if you’re muscly, be aware of intimidating people and disarm them with a smile. And remember, he concluded, the way you carry yourself matters more than what is — or isn’t — sprouting from the top of your head.
My dad’s advice is a little blunter: “If I were you, I would concentrate on developing your wit, charm and personality.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Select Committee on China said Saturday the U.S. must take seriously the threat posed to Taiwan, as Beijing launched military drills around the island in the aftermath of the Taiwanese president’s meetings with American lawmakers.
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., who attended the meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen in California last week, told The Associated Press that he plans to lead his committee in working to shore up the island government’s defenses, encouraging Congress to expedite military aid to Taiwan.
“I think it all just points to what is obvious,” Gallagher told the AP, arguing that Chinese President Xi Jinping is intent on reunifying Taiwan with the mainland.
“We need to be moving heaven and earth to enhance our deterrence and denial posture, so that Xi Jinping concludes that he just can’t do it,” Gallagher said.
China conducted drills with warships and dozens of fighter jets around Taiwan on Saturday, the Taiwanese government said, in what was viewed as retaliation for the meeting between the U.S. lawmakers and the president of the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Tsai in a bipartisan session at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, with more than a dozen members of the U.S. House for what was the most sensitive stop during her transit through the U.S.
China’s response to Tsai’s transit through the U.S. has not, so far, been as intense as its reaction last year after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan.
While both McCarthy and Tsai spoke in measured remarks after the meeting about maintaining the status quo between their countries, which have no formal diplomatic ties, the daylong meeting enraged China.
The Chinese military announced the start of three-day “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to Taiwanese who want to make the island’s de facto independence permanent.
Taiwan split with China in 1949 after a civil war, and the United States broke off official ties with Taiwan in 1979 while formally establishing diplomatic relations with the Beijing government.
The U.S. acknowledges a “one China” policy in which Beijing lays claim to Taiwan, but it does not endorse China’s claim to the island and remains Taiwan’s key provider of military and defense assistance.
The ruling Communist Party says the island is obliged to rejoin the mainland, by force if necessary. Beijing says contact with foreign officials encourages Taiwanese who want formal independence, a step the ruling party says would lead to war.
Chinese officials condemned Tsai’s meetings with lawmakers and announced sanctions on two organizations that hosted her in the U.S., but its immediate response so far has been less forceful than its reaction to Pelosi’s August trip to Taiwan.
China had warned U.S. lawmakers not to join the meeting with Tsai, Gallagher said. And after the meeting, China urged the U.S. off what it called a “wrong and dangerous road”
Gallagher, who served as a U.S. Marine with tours in Iraq, said U.S. lawmakers will not be intimidated by the Chinese.
“It’s an attempt to shift the ideological battle space and, again, an attempt to intimidate us, and make us feel like we’re changing the status quo and provoking them, when the opposite is true,” he said.
Gallagher said he wants Congress to work on stepping up its military commitments to Taiwan. He said the U.S. should be more quickly sending weapon systems to Taiwan for its defense.
One idea that arose from the meeting, he said, was for the U.S. to help Taiwan with technology to manufacture its own defense systems.
In 2022, China responded in the aftermath of Pelosi’s visit with its largest live-fire drills in decades, including firing a missile over the island.
Chinese officials gave no indication whether the drills underway now might include a repeat of previous exercises with missiles fired into the sea, which disrupted shipping and airline flights. | https://www.koin.com/news/politics/taiwan-threat-from-china-serious-house-gop-chairman-says/ | 2023-04-09 06:15:40 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/news/politics/taiwan-threat-from-china-serious-house-gop-chairman-says/ |
(The Hill) – Florida is the only state in the country that has not pre-ordered from the federal government any COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5 and under, according to a source familiar with the situation.
The White House initially made 10 million vaccines for young children available for states, Tribes and other jurisdictions to pre-order in anticipation that the shots will get the green light from federal regulators.
Florida’s delay, first reported by the Miami Herald, means that pediatricians’ offices, childrens’ hospitals, pharmacies, community health centers, rural health clinics and other community-based organizations won’t initially have access to the vaccines once they get authorized.
The Hill has reached out to the Florida Department of Health for comment.
The doses were available in two separate tranches. Jurisdictions were able to pre-order five million doses combined of Pfizer and Moderna’s shots beginning June 3, and another five million were made available June 8.
The doses will be shipped when the Food and Drug Administration gives its authorization, which could come as early as Wednesday. An outside panel of FDA advisors recommended the agency authorize vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna for kids ages 6 months to 5 years.
An advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet this weekend to issue its own recommendation. If the panel votes in the affirmative and the CDC director signs off, children could start to get vaccinated as early as Monday. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/florida-only-state-yet-to-pre-order-covid-vaccines-for-kids-under-5/ | 2022-06-15 23:58:27 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/florida-only-state-yet-to-pre-order-covid-vaccines-for-kids-under-5/ |
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David Malpass refused to say if he believed in man-made climate change, the scientific consensus on the matter. Climate activists have urged US President Joe Biden to remove him.
Climate activists are calling for the resignation of World Bank President David Malpass after he failed to state that he accepts the scientific consensus on climate change.
Malpass refused several times to answer the question of whether he believed in man-made climate change, raising doubts about the bank's lack of commitment to stop funding fossil fuels and to instead engage in measures to limit climate change — or to support countries dealing with loss and damages.
Journalist David Gelles asked Malpass to respond to an allegation by former US vice president Al Gore, claiming that he was a climate denier. To which Malpass responded that some critics might be unaware of "what the World Bank is doing."
He went on to state that the World Bank's climate funding was "by far the biggest" of any international financial institution.
After several failed attempts to get a straight answer, Gelles said: "Let me just be as clear as I can: Do you accept the scientific consensus that the man-made burning of fossil fuels is rapidly and dangerously warming the planet?"
When Malpass tried to divert from the question again, multiple people in the audience shouted: "Answer the question!"
He responded: "I don't even know. I'm not a scientist."
Former climate diplomats and civil society groups criticized the remarks heavily and called for US President Joe Biden to replace Malpass. The World Bank president is traditionally appointed by the president of the United States, as the country is its largest shareholder. It was former president Donald Trump who had appointed Malpass in 2019, granting him a five-year term.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy was discharged from the hospital Friday and planned to return to Vermont Saturday for a full schedule of planned events, his office said.
Leahy, 82, was hospitalized Thursday after he felt unwell at his McLean, Virginia, home. As a precaution he was taken to a Washington-area hospital for tests and observation.
Leahy was discharged after what his office described as an uneventful night.
Leahy, the longest-serving sitting senator, is not seeking reelection in November. By the time his term expires in January 2023, Leahy will have served for 48 years in the Senate.
In June Leahy fell and broke his hip. At the time his staff said he was expected to make a full recovery. In July he underwent a second surgery on his hip.
Leahy was taken to the hospital in January 2021, hours after he felt unwell after he had begun presiding over the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. After being examined, he was sent home.
Leahy is the last of the so-called Watergate babies, the surge of congressional Democrats elected in 1974 after Republican President Richard Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Sen-Leahy-out-of-hospital-plans-to-return-to-17510619.php | 2022-10-15 01:41:52 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Sen-Leahy-out-of-hospital-plans-to-return-to-17510619.php |
NEW YORK (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot became the latest star to join the New York Liberty.
Vandersloot, who had played her entire 12-year career with the Chicago Sky, announced Thursday on social media that she would play with the Liberty this season, a day after Breanna Stewart said she’d play in New York.
The moves give New York a potent lineup, with Stewart, Vandersloot, Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney and Jonquel Jones making the Liberty an instant championship contender. New York, one of the WNBA’s original franchises, has never won a title.
Vandersloot had announced late Tuesday on social media that she wasn’t returning to Chicago. She has led the league in assists six times and helped the Sky win the 2021 WNBA championship.
Stewart and Vandersloot currently are playing together in Turkey.
They were two of the biggest names in free agency that were expected to change teams. Vandersloot’s former teammate Candace Parker also left the Sky to go to Las Vegas.
Other big name free agents still out there include Brittney Griner, who said she was returning to Phoenix, and Diana Taurasi, who also is expected to continue her career with the Mercury. Nneka Ogwumike and sister Chiney also are free agents and both are expected to go back to Los Angeles.
Other moves on Thursday included Kalani Brown signing with Dallas.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Some engineers for the Federal Aviation Administration wanted to ground the Boeing 737 Max soon after a second deadly crash, but top officials in the agency overruled them, according to a government watchdog.
The inspector general of the Transportation Department said in a new report that FAA officials wanted to sort out raw data about the two crashes, and held off grounding the plane despite growing international pressure.
The inspector general’s office said that it reviewed emails and interviewed FAA officials. The investigation “revealed that individual engineers at the Seattle (office) recommended grounding the airplane while the accident was being investigated based on what they perceived as similarities between the accidents.”
One engineer made a preliminary estimate that the chance of another Max crash was more than 13 times greater than FAA risk guidelines allow. An FAA official said the analysis "suggested that there was a 25% chance of an accident in 60 days" if no changes were made to the planes.
“However, this document was not completed and did not go through managerial review due to lack of detailed flight data,” the report said.
FAA officials at headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the agency's Seattle office opted not to ground the plane. “Instead, they waited for more detailed data to arrive,” the watchdog said in the report, which was made public Friday.
The first Max crash occurred in October 2018 in Indonesia and was followed by the second in March 2019 in Ethiopia. In all, 346 people died.
The FAA was the last major aviation regulator to ground the Max — three days after the second crash.
The FAA did not let the planes fly again until late 2020, after Boeing altered a flight-control system that autonomously pointed the plane's nose down before both crashes.
The inspector general’s office said the FAA’s caution on grounding the Max fit with its tendency of waiting for detailed data – an explanation that agency officials offered at the time.
Still, the watchdog recommended that FAA document how key and urgent safety decisions are made and make several other changes in how it analyzes crashes.
The FAA said in a response attached to the inspector general’s report that it is committed to measures that will improve safety and has started to update procedures based on the Max tragedies.
In a statement to The Associated Press, the FAA said it concurs with the inspector general’s recommendations and had already identified the issues outlined in the report.
Safety advocates and lawmakers have harshly criticized the FAA for its decision to certify the Max — FAA officials did not fully understand the flight-control system implicated in both crashes. Congress passed legislation to reform the process of reviewing new aircraft. | https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/report-faa-overruled-engineers-let-boeing-max-17926115.php | 2023-04-29 00:20:08 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/business/article/report-faa-overruled-engineers-let-boeing-max-17926115.php |
Video above: Lost skunk spotted at Cleveland Browns game.
(WJW) — It’s that time of year again: Americans in many of the country can expect to see more skunks around their neighborhoods. If not careful, this can lead to a situation that truly does stink.
With mating season in late February through March, skunks become more active this time of year, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Skunks are nocturnal and, according to ODNR, don’t normally cause much damage to property aside from going through trash or eating pet food.
To drive them out, ODNR suggests placing down an ammonia-soaked towel. You can also lead skunks out of a window well with a board that extends to the top.
If a skunk gets inside your home, just open a door and let it leave calmly.
ODNR warns against chasing or exciting skunks. When threatened, they can spray up 15 feet.
What should you do if you get sprayed by a skunk? As reported by Healthline, it’s important to first take a shower or bath using a deodorant soap or dish detergent that cuts through grease.
Then, mix two to four cups of baking soda into a bath of hot water and soak in it for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing off, according to Healthline.
You can learn more about skunks on the ODNR website. | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/love-stinks-skunk-mating-season-begins-what-to-know/ | 2023-02-25 03:08:05 | 1 | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/love-stinks-skunk-mating-season-begins-what-to-know/ |
The 2023 3M Open Odds & Preview: Aaron Rai
Aaron Rai is in the field at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota for the 2023 3M Open, taking place from July 27-30.
Looking to bet on Rai at the 3M Open this week? Keep reading for the betting trends you need to know before you make your picks.
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Aaron Rai Insights
- Rai has finished better than par 13 times and posted 11 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds.
- He has recorded the best score of the day once while finishing in the top-five three times and with a top-10 score in five of his last 16 rounds played.
- Rai has registered a score within three shots of the day's best in three of his last 16 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day eight times.
- Rai has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five events, and as high as the top five in one.
- Looking at the past five tournaments he has entered, he made the cut three times.
- Rai has finished within three shots of the leader in one of his past five tournaments. During that same span, he's posted a better-than-average score three times.
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3M Open Insights and Stats
- This course is set up to play at 7,431 yards, 414 more than the average course on the Tour in the past year.
- TPC Twin Cities has seen an average tournament score of -8 recently, which is lower than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- The average course Rai has played i the last year (7,266 yards) is 165 yards shorter than the course he'll be playing this week (7,431).
- In the past year, the events he has played have had a scoring average of -6 among finishers, higher than the -8 average at this course.
Rai's Last Time Out
- Rai was in the 27th percentile on par 3s at the Genesis Scottish Open, with an average of 3.1 strokes on the 10 par-3 holes.
- He averaged 4 strokes on par-4 holes (of which there were 20) at the Genesis Scottish Open, which placed him in the 64th percentile among all competitors.
- Rai shot better than 39% of the competitors at the Genesis Scottish Open on the tournament's six par-5 holes, averaging 4.67 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.64.
- Rai recorded a birdie or better on one of 10 par-3s at the Genesis Scottish Open (the tournament average was 1.8).
- On the 10 par-3s at the Genesis Scottish Open, Rai carded fewer bogeys or worse (two) than the field average (2.4).
- Rai's two birdies or better on par-4s at the Genesis Scottish Open were less than the tournament average of 4.9.
- At that most recent tournament, Rai's par-4 performance (on 20 holes) included a bogey or worse two times (better than the field's average, 5.6).
- Rai ended the Genesis Scottish Open registering a birdie or better on two par-5 holes, while the field averaged 3.6 on the six par-5s.
- The field at the Genesis Scottish Open averaged 0.6 bogeys or worse on the six par-5s, but Rai finished without one.
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President Trump's election lie is still very much at play in this year's midterm elections. Today, we're looking at Nevada. It's one of several states holding primaries. Republicans there are trying to unseat Democrats in a number of races. Bert Johnson from KUNR in Reno has been following them. And when we spoke, we started with the race for U.S. Senate.
BERT JOHNSON, BYLINE: The front-runner so far is Adam Laxalt. Recent polls have him up by double digits over his challengers. And Laxalt's a former state attorney general who lost the 2018 race for governor. He also comes from a political family. His grandfather was Nevada governor and a U.S. senator. Laxalt's been endorsed by Trump, and he was the co-chair of Trump's 2020 campaign in Nevada. He parroted the former president's election lies in that role, and he led a bunch of unsuccessful lawsuits to overturn the election. But he's facing a challenge from retired Army Captain Sam Brown, who's been raising more than Laxalt in terms of small-dollar donations. The Republican nominee is going to face off against Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and forecasters see it as a toss-up race in what's likely to be a tough environment for Democrats.
MARTIN: Yeah. So say more about that - tough for Democrats. Is that also the case for state offices?
JOHNSON: You know, it is. There's a similar dynamic for the governor's race, for example. Republicans are lining up to take on a Democratic incumbent. Leading the pack on the GOP side is Joe Lombardo, the sheriff of Clark County. He gained national attention for his response to the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. And now he has the endorsement of former President Trump, and he's ahead in the polls.
The secretary of state's race is another one to watch. Republican incumbent Barbara Cegavske is term-limited so she can't run again. And in 2020, she actually stood up to the Trump campaign's baseless election fraud claims, so the state GOP censured her. Now a number of candidates are vying to replace Cegavske, including Democrat Cisco Aguilar and, on the Republican side, Jim Marchant, who's repeated Trump's election lies. And he actually spoke at a QAnon convention in Las Vegas last year, too.
MARTIN: I mean, Bert, that is multiple candidates who you've just mentioned there - Republicans who've all made these baseless claims about the 2020 election. Do you hear that false narrative a lot in Nevada?
JOHNSON: You do. In fact, I just published a report with my colleague Tabitha Mueller from one of our partner newsrooms, The Nevada Independent. We were looking into state legislative races in that case. And there's a candidate running in about a third of those districts who supports the, quote, "big lie." Some of them explicitly say it. Others, especially the Republican incumbents, won't come out and say it directly, but they cast doubts on the results.
MARTIN: OK, Bert Johnson of KUNR in Reno, it's primary day in Nevada. He's been giving us a preview. Thank you so much, Bert.
JOHNSON: Thank you.
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At the final open practice before the Ravens’ preseason opener, on maybe the hottest day of training camp, quarterback Lamar Jackson opened 11-on-11 action by making quick work of a depleted secondary.
On his first drop-back Tuesday, he found tight end Isaiah Likely in a soft spot down the left sideline for a first-down throw. On the next, he delivered a quick completion to wide receiver Devin Duvernay over the middle. Jackson and his offense were missing wide receiver James Proche II, and tight end Mark Andrews was limited, but they at least had Duvernay and Rashod Bateman back.
The secondary, meanwhile, didn’t have Marlon Humphrey (limited to individual drills), Brandon Stephens or rookie Jalyn Armour-Davis. It seemed like the start of a one-sided afternoon in the sun.
It was — just not the way that Jackson would’ve wanted. In one of the offense’s shakiest performances of camp, he completed less than 50% of his passes. Jackson went 0-for-3 in his final competitive 11-on-11 period, including two incompletions to Bateman, one of which was dropped and another that cornerback Kyle Fuller almost picked off near the sideline.
Jackson won’t be playing in Thursday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans, and Tuesday’s practice, held without pads, was more focused on execution than competition. But it marked a down note in an otherwise strong camp for Jackson, whose accuracy most days has hovered between 60% to 70%.
Tuesday’s afternoon practice was the Ravens’ eighth in the past nine days, with only a handful of cool patches in that span. But Duvernay said the team was “holding up just fine” in the muggy weather.
“It’s part of it — part of football, part of training camp,” he said Tuesday. “I think we’re all probably accustomed to it growing up, playing college football, high school football and things like that. I think it will work out well for us in the long run.”
With a thinned defensive backfield, the Ravens got help from big names and overlooked reserves. Safety Marcus Williams, the team’s top offseason signing, broke up a red-zone pass intended for Likely in seven-on-seven work. One play later, cornerback Kevon Seymour nearly had an interception, besting Bateman easily on a throw into the back of the end zone. Rookie cornerback Damarion “Pepe” Williams helped force two incompletions in a three-plan span in an 11-on-11 drill.
Even when Jackson did connect, the gains were sometimes inconsequential. On a red-zone quick hitter to Patrick Ricard, inside linebacker Patrick Queen stopped the fullback short of the goal line, prompting a celebration by the defense. That group looked ready for Thursday; the offense, less so.
“I think preseason is very important, especially for young guys and then guys in my position who are trying to show that they’ve still got something in there,” safety Tony Jefferson said. “I think you have to turn it on once it’s game time, because it’s life or death, really, for a lot of guys. You never know what’s going to happen after; you can’t just assume [that] if things don’t work out here, you’re going to get picked up somewhere else, so you just want to put out the best tape you can possible.”
One-on-one highlights
On a ragged day for the offense, Tuesday’s one-on-one period provided at least some positives. But the defense held its own against about a dozen red-zone throws, too. Among the highlights:
- After a long-developing out-breaking route, Bateman shed Humphrey near the back of the end zone, getting enough separation to bring in a pass.
- Likely beat Jefferson with an outside move and scored easily.
- Fuller contested wide receiver Jaylon Moore on a jump ball to help deny a catch.
- Wide receiver Tylan Wallace, who’s struggled somewhat in one-on-ones, won his matchup with Damarion Williams.
- Safety Kyle Hamilton jammed wide receiver Makai Polk twice — once at the line of scrimmage, and again as he made his first break — leaving the undrafted rookie stumbling to the grass as his pass arrived.
- Seymour shadowed Duvernay well to force an incompletion.
- Wide receiver Binjimen Victor beat rookie cornerback Denzel Williams over the top on a fade, continuing his recent surge.
Extra points
- Facing third-and-goal in an 11-on-11 drill from about 7 yards out, Jackson found Bateman on an end-zone fade for their best completion of practice. Bateman got a step on Fuller before high-pointing the ball and securing the score.
- Running back J.K. Dobbins left practice about 15 minutes earlier than he did Monday, when he made his training camp debut. His knee rehabilitation continued with on-field workouts, including full-field sprints. “There’s a great plan with the doctors and the trainers going forward, so we’re just going to follow that,” running backs coach Craig Ver Steeg said Monday. “We’re going to add a little bit each day and see how it goes.”
- Along with Proche, Armour-Davis and Stephens, the Ravens were missing offensive tackle David Sharpe and rookie wide receivers Bailey Gaither and Devon Williams. Rookie center Tyler Linderbaum (foot) also remains sidelined, while rookie wide receiver Slade Bolden left practice early.
- The Ravens marked Tuesday as Military and First Responders Appreciation Day. After practice, Harbaugh acknowledged the crowd.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the battlefield has narrowed and stiff resistance has forced Moscow to scale back its military goals. But the diplomatic consequences of the war still reverberate worldwide.
The fighting has reshaped global alliances, renewed old anxieties and breathed new life into NATO and the bond between Europe and the United States.
The invasion drew Moscow closer to Beijing and the pariah states of Iran and North Korea. It also raised broad questions about sovereignty, security and the use of military power, while intensifying fears about China’s designs on Taiwan.
“The war underscores the interrelationship between diplomacy and the use of force in a way that has not been thought about in quite the same fashion for many, many years,” said Ian Lesser, vice president of the German Marshall Fund think tank.
When Russian forces invaded on Feb. 24, it “marked the complete end of the post-Cold War world,” Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said last month in a speech at Johns Hopkins University. “It has come to light that globalization and interdependence alone cannot serve as a guarantor for peace and development across the globe.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Ukraine is an “integral part” of Russian history that never achieved “real statehood” — a stance that echoes Chinese President Xi Jinping’s position on Taiwan, a self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own.
Some six months after the invasion of Ukraine, China issued a white paper on Taiwan, saying the island “has been an integral part of China’s territory since ancient times.” The paper said Beijing seeks “peaceful reunification” but “will not renounce the use of force.”
China’s designs on Taiwan date to well before the war in Ukraine, but China stepped up its pressure over the past year or more, including firing ballistic missiles over the island and into Japanese waters in August in response to then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei.
If Russia is allowed to succeed in Ukraine, it could further embolden countries like China, with its visions of an international order “that diverge from ours and that we can never accept,” Kishida said.
He pledged to use Japan’s presidency of the G7 this year to strengthen “the unity of like-minded countries” against Russian aggression.
“If we let this unilateral change of the status quo by force go unchallenged, it will happen elsewhere in the world, including Asia,” he said.
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be far more complicated than Russia’s attack on Ukraine, said Euan Graham, a Singapore-based expert with the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
“Russia’s incompetent performance on the battlefield in Ukraine has to give pause to any military or senior political leader in China about an adventure on a much more ambitious scale with Taiwan,” Graham said.
But the fear is real. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen extended the nation’s compulsory military service in a December announcement that referenced the war in Ukraine.
“They’ve drawn the lesson from Ukraine that you need to have a larger military reserve if there is a conflict,” Graham said.
North Korea, which has threatened to preemptively use nuclear weapons in a broad range of scenarios, was already a regional concern. But Russia’s suggestion that it could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine fueled new worries.
South Korea, which is under the protection of the American “nuclear umbrella,” last year expanded exercises with the U.S. military that had been downsized under the Trump administration. South Korea is also seeking stronger assurances that Washington will swiftly use its nuclear capabilities in the face of a North Korean nuclear attack.
North Korea has been strongly supportive of neighboring Russia. Late last year, the U.S. accused Pyongyang of supplying Russia with artillery shells.
Iran has also been helping Russia militarily, providing the bomb-carrying drones Moscow uses to strike power plants and civilian sites throughout Ukraine.
While Western allies have cooperated closely in their responses to the war, a major diplomatic challenge has been to convince much of the rest of the world of the invasion’s significance.
Only a handful of countries in Asia have taken tough action against Moscow, and many abstained from the United Nations resolution condemning the attack.
Just weeks before the invasion, China declared a “no limits” friendship with Russia. It has refused to criticize the war and has drawn closer to Russia, buying more of its oil and gas and helping Moscow to offset Western sanctions.
But there are signs of “complicated fault lines” in the China-Russia relationship, Jude Blanchette, an analyst with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said in a call with reporters.
During September talks in Uzbekistan, the Chinese president raised unspecified “concerns” with Putin over the invasion, though at the same time promised “strong support” to Russia’s “core interests.”
“I think if Xi Jinping could snap his fingers, he would like to see the war end but in a way that Russia comes out of this with Putin in power and Russia continuing to be a strong strategic partner,” Blanchette said.
India, which is heavily reliant on Russia for military equipment, also abstained from the U.N. resolution and has continued to purchase Russian oil.
But as regional rival China moves closer to Russia, India has quietly drifted toward the U.S., especially within the four Quad nations that also include Japan and Australia, said Viraj Solanki, a London-based expert with the IISS think tank.
In Europe, the invasion has reinvigorated NATO after a barrage of criticism from Donald Trump during his presidency that led French President Emmanuel Macron to declare the alliance had experienced “brain death.”
NATO member countries and allies have rallied to support Ukraine, with several changing policies that prohibited the export of weapons to countries in conflict. Perhaps most remarkably, Germany shed post-World War II taboos and provided Leopard battle tanks.
The war also prompted Finland and Sweden to seek NATO membership, which most experts think will be approved this year.
NATO last year singled out China for the first time as a strategic challenge, although not a direct adversary. The alliance warned about China’s growing military ambitions, its confrontational rhetoric and its increasingly close ties to Russia.
Beyond NATO, the war has also underscored the importance of the relationship between the U.S. and European Union, which Lesser said has been “absolutely critical” to sanctions and export controls.
China insists that it is the U.S. that started the Ukraine crisis, partially through NATO’s expansion into more Eastern European countries. Beijing has also criticized the alliance for suggesting the war could influence China’s actions in Asia.
“NATO claims to be a regional defense organization, but it keeps breaking through the territory and field, stirring up conflicts, creating tension, exaggerating threats and encouraging confrontation,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said Thursday.
The war’s long-term effects on global diplomacy are difficult to predict. But Lesser said one thing is certain: It will be “very hard for Russia to recover from the damage to its reputation on many levels.”
A core group of countries such as Syria, North Korea, Iran and Venezuela “may be inclined to stick with Russia,” he said. But in terms of broader diplomacy, Russia’s reputation ”has experienced an enormous blow.”
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Associated Press writers Lorne Cook in Brussels and Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, contributed to this report. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-ukraine-invasion-reshaped-global-alliances-renewed-fears/ | 2023-02-18 22:41:34 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-ukraine-invasion-reshaped-global-alliances-renewed-fears/ |
GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide rose for the fifth week in a row while the number of deaths remained relatively stable, the World Health Organization reported Thursday.
In the U.N. health agency’s weekly review of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO said there were 5.7 million new infections confirmed last week, marking a 6% increase. There were 9.800 deaths, roughly similar to the previous week’s figure.
Earlier this week, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic still qualifies as a global emergency and he was “concerned” about the recent spike.
“The virus is running freely, and countries are not effectively managing the disease burden,” he said during a Tuesday press briefing. “New waves of the virus demonstrate again that COVID-19 is nowhere near over.”
In the last two weeks, cases of COVID-19 reported to WHO surged 30%, driven largely by the hugely infectious omicron relatives, BA.4 and BA.5. The two omicron subvariants have shown a worrisome ability to re-infect people previously vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID.
According to WHO, the biggest increases in COVID-19 cases were seen in the Western Pacific and the Middle East, where they jumped by more than a quarter. Deaths spiked by 78% in the Middle East and by 23% in Southeast Asia, while dropping elsewhere or remaining stable.
WHO said that relaxed COVID-19 surveillance and testing programs in numerous countries have complicated efforts to track the virus and to catch any potentially dangerous new variants.
In the U.S., the new omicron variants have pushed up hospitalizations and deaths in recent weeks, prompting some cities and states to rethink their approaches. White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, during a Wednesday TV appearance, called for booster shots and renewed vigilance against the virus.
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PRAGUE (AP) — Qatar’s emir paid his first visit to the Czech Republic on Wednesday for business talks expected to include a potential deal for deliveries of Qatari liquefied natural gas.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is accompanied by a large delegation, was formally greeted by Czech President Milos Zeman at the Prague Castle.
The emir and his entourage will meet Czech officials including Finance Minister Zbynek Stanura, Industry and Trade Minister Jozef Sikela and Transport Minister Martin Kupka.
Among other issues, talks are expected to focus on deliveries of liquified natural gas from Qatar, the world's biggest LNG exporter. Following the Kremlin's war on Ukraine, t he Czech Republic, like other European nations, is seeking alternative sources for fossil fuels to replace its former dependence on Russian gas.
Later in the day, the emir will meet Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
Other issues to be discussed include cooperation in the arms industry, space technology and the possible involvement of Qatari investors in building Czech transport infrastructure.
An economy and trade cooperation deal between the Czech Republic and Qatar was expected to be signed at the Prague Castle later Wednesday.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Officials in Jackson, Mississippi, said the city’s water system, which partially collapsed in late August, was experiencing “fluctuating” pressure on Saturday afternoon amid frigid temperatures.
“Both of our water plants are functioning, so crews are now working to determine what is causing the fluctuation,” Melissa Payne, a city spokesperson, said in a news release. “As crews are working to stabilize things, frigid temperatures are hampering their efforts.”
Some residents in Mississippi’s capital city may temporarily experience low water pressure, officials warned. Leading up to the “arctic blast” that brought dangerously cold air to Jackson, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba warned that the city’s the water distribution system remained a “huge vulnerability.”
“We are in no position to promise that sustained arctic temperatures won’t impact the water system and other infrastructure,” Lumumba said at a Monday news conference. “We are going to prepare for the worst, but pray for the best.”
The potential for further disruptions to Jackson’s water system comes just months after the city of about 150,000 residents lost water in late August.
The water system fell into crisis after flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water treatment plants. Most of Jackson lost running water for several days, and people had to wait in lines for water to drink, cook, bathe and flush toilets.
In February 2021, tens of thousands of Jackson residents were left without running water for days after pipes froze. Temperatures in Jackson over the holiday weekend mirror those the city experienced during the 2021 cold snap.
In an announcement posted to social media, the National Weather Service’s Jackson branch wrote that Friday’s high temperature of 24 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 4 degrees Celsius) in the city ties the second-coldest high temperature for the date set back in 1963. “That’s how anomalous this air mass is,” the announcement reads.
The high for Saturday is projected to be 1-3 degrees above freezing, according to the National Weather Service.
The freezing conditions arrived as a winter storm knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses and disrupted travel plans across the United States on Saturday.
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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Kayvon Thibodeaux was prepared for the national stage just like he promised, Daniel Jones shined under the lights to end his career-long skid in night games and the New York Giants beat the Washington Commanders 20-12 on Sunday to bolster their playoff chances and hurt those of a rival.
After declaring, “Prime time likes me,” Thibodeaux was a force rushing the passer and busting into the backfield early and often. He stripped Taylor Heinicke of the ball, recovered it to score a touchdown and finished with three tackles for loss among his game-high 12 before being helped off the field with 48 seconds left.
Jones, 0-9 in his first nine prime-time games for the Giants (8-5-1) who had lost 11 in a row in these situations, threaded throws through tight windows in beating the Commanders (7-6-1) with his arm rather than running all over Washington as he did in many of their previous meetings. He was 21 of 32 for 160 yards and engineered an 18-play touchdown drive in the second quarter that started at the 3 and lasted 8:35.
Saquon Barkley finished that drive with a 3-yard run into the end zone on a direct snap. Held to 39 yards on 12 carries in the first 3 1/2 quarters, Barkley more than doubled his total on the drive that ended with a field goal from Graham Gano and finished with 87 yards.
New York's defense stopped Washington on a goal-to-go situation in the final minutes, with Darnay Holmes making the final pass breakup on a play that arguably could have been called pass interference. That sealed the victory and ended a four-game winless streak.
The Giants strengthened their hold on the second of three NFC wild-card spots behind the division rival Dallas Cowboys and now have the tiebreaker over Washington. That's especially important because these teams played to a 20-all tie two weeks ago.
The loss, just the Commanders' second in nine games, puts them in a tougher spot but keeps them in a playoff position, half a game up on Seattle and Detroit.
Heinicke fumbled again at the New York 9-yard line with six minutes left in the fourth quarter on a play correctly challenged by Giants coach Brian Daboll. He was 17 of 29 for 249 yards passing with a touchdown throw to Jahan Dotson.
Terry McLaurin made six catches for 70 yards, eclipsing the 1,000-yard mark for a third consecutive season and becoming Washington's first player to do that since Henry Ellard from 1994-96. McLaurin took a costly illegal formation penalty on Washington's final drive that pushed the ball back from the 1 to the 6-yard line.
LUCRATIVE CATCH
One of Jones' best throws was also a very valuable catch for receiver Richie James. Their 10-yard completion on third down during the 18-play drive was James' 40th catch of the season and cashed the $100,000 incentive in his contract for reaching that mark.
INJURIES
Giants: RT Evan Neal remained in the game after having his left foot/ankle looked at on the bench early. ... DT Leonard Williams returned after missing last week's game with a neck injury.
Commanders: CB Benjamin St-Juste missed a third consecutive game with an ankle injury.
UP NEXT
Giants: Visit the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday.
Commanders: Visit the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.
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The US economy shrank at a slightly faster rate than previously estimated during the first quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Wednesday.
With one quarter of negative economic growth in the books, the data adds to fears that a recession may be looming.
Real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 1.6% from January to March, according to the BEA's third and final revisions for the quarter.
Previously, the advance estimate released in April showed a contraction of 1.4%. Last month, that was revised to a decrease of 1.5%.
The first quarter GDP performance, which the BEA noted includes some unquantified effects from the pandemic and the Omicron variant surge, stood in contrast to the fourth quarter of 2021, when the economy grew at a rate of 6.9% from the prior quarter.
The first quarter of 2022, however, marked the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent economic shockwaves throughout the global supply chain, as well as the food, finance and energy markets.
Domestically, US inflation has soared to levels not seen in decades amid ongoing supply chain challenges, rising costs for commodities and labor and spiking oil prices.
While a recession is commonly defined as two consecutive quarters of GDP declines, that's not a hard-and-fast rule, especially for the folks who make the official determination. The National Bureau of Economic Research, the arbiter of US recessions, considers a range of indicators in addition to GDP performance and defines a recession as a "significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months."
The advance estimate for second-quarter GDP performance is scheduled for release on July 28.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Napatech™ (OSLO: NAPA.OL), the leading provider of programmable Smart Network Interface Cards (SmartNICs) used for Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) services in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide, will showcase its SmartNIC-based offload solution for 5G User Plane Function (UPF) in collaboration with AMD and Advantech at MWC Americas in Las Vegas from September 28th through 30th, in AMD's booth number W.1720.
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Within 5G packet core software, the subsystem that represents the highest compute workload is the User Plane Function (UPF), which performs critical packet inspection, routing and forwarding functions associated with connecting user and device traffic from the Radio Access Network (RAN) to the Data Network (DN). Since general-purpose server CPUs are not well suited to the performance and latency requirements of real-time packet processing, network operators and 5G core software vendors increasingly adopt solutions for offloading the UPF to accelerator cards which are optimized for executing such workloads.
Napatech addresses the key business challenges around packet core deployments through its new, integrated hardware/software solution that leverages an AMD Xilinx Virtex® field programmable gate array (FPGA) to deliver industry-leading UPF performance. The solution comprises a fully-offloaded UPF fast path implemented within Napatech's Link-Inline™ software stack, running on an NT200 programmable PCI-Express (PCIe) SmartNIC based on an AMD Virtex® UltraScale+™ VU9P FPGA. The UPF data path is implemented as a port-to-port inline or "hairpinned" architecture, which ensures that following initial setup all flows are processed on the SmartNIC with no need to pass traffic to and from the server CPU, maximizing the overall performance of the system.
Using a single 200Gbps NT200 SmartNIC to sustain 100Gbps of full duplex traffic, the Napatech UPF Offload solution processes up to 140 million concurrent flows, with a flow learning rate greater than 1.5 million flows per second, achieving a total throughput of up to 85 million packets per second on stateful connections and ensuring full wire speed operation for typical packet sizes. In a representative use case analyzed by the company, the Napatech UPF offload solution enables network operators to support 75x more users per server than with a software-based UPF and 7x more users per server than with a competing ASIC-based SmartNIC.
Napatech's UPF offload solution is ideally suited to deployments in telco edge data centers and on-premises enterprise locations, both of which face the challenges of supporting large numbers of subscribers and/or devices within small-footprint servers that maximize energy efficiency. At MWC, Napatech will showcase its NT200 SmartNIC installed in an Advantech SKY-8260S server based on an AMD EPYC 7003 Series processor, which is a 2U single-socket server optimized for edge infrastructure. This short-depth, high performance server has been designed to meet high availability and business-critical network needs, combining best-in-class processing power with high density PCI Express card payload and advanced reliability features in a compact form factor.
"Napatech is thrilled to be working with innovative, industry-leading partners like AMD and Advantech as we bring our UPF offload solution to market," said Napatech senior director of Business Development Charlie Ashton. "Our strategy is to ensure that end-users such as telecom operators and enterprise IT organizations can access our technology through the server suppliers, software vendors and system integrators that they select, so a robust ecosystem facilitates and accelerates their deployments."
"The outstanding performance and feature-set of the AMD Virtex UltraScale+ VU9P FPGA enables Napatech to deliver impressive throughput and functionality for their UPF offload solution," said Nick Hancock, director of Telco Compute at AMD. "When an AMD EPYC processor-powered Advantech SKY-8260S server is used in conjunction with the Napatech solution, more CPU cores are then available for running applications and services in an edge cloud, maximizing efficiency. We are delighted that Napatech will be exhibiting in our booth at MWC."
"The Advantech SKY-8260S carrier-grade server powered by the AMD EPYC 7003 Series processor is specifically designed to address the challenges of telco edge and enterprise on-premises infrastructure, delivering high density, optimized performance, advanced reliability and robust environmental features," said Ben Shen, director, Cloud-IoT Group at Advantech. "We are pleased to be partnering with Napatech to enable the deployment of high-performance packet core infrastructure in a small-footprint platform optimized for the network edge."
For more information on Napatech's SmartNIC solutions, visit https://www.napatech.com/products/.
Napatech is the leading supplier of programmable FPGA-based SmartNIC solutions used in telecom, cloud, enterprise, cybersecurity and financial applications worldwide. Through commercial-grade software suites integrated with robust, high-performance hardware, Napatech accelerates telecom, networking and security workloads to deliver best-in-class system-level performance while maximizing the availability of server compute resources for running applications and services. Additional information is available at www.napatech.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements which are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to, business conditions, trends in the industry and markets, global economic and geopolitical conditions, macro-economic factors, and other risks and uncertainties set forth in Napatech's reports. The matter discussed in this release is based on current expectations and may be subject to change. Napatech will not necessarily update this information. For details, visit us at www.napatech.com.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles CEO John Angelos was accused in a lawsuit this week of seizing control of the team at the expense of his brother Lou — and in defiance of their father Peter's wishes.
Peter Angelos became the Orioles' owner in 1993, but his public role has diminished in recent years and he turns 93 next month.
John Angelos is the club's chairman and CEO, with Peter and Lou listed on the team's website as part of its limited partnership group. In a lawsuit filed Thursday in Baltimore County Circuit Court, Lou Angelos said John has tried to take control of their father's estate while excluding Lou.
“In 2018, (Peter) Angelos became disabled,” the suit said. “Shortly thereafter, John embarked on a series of steps to arrogate to himself complete control over Mr. Angelos' assets. He accomplished this by manipulating his mother, Mrs. Georgia Angelos, who is now eighty years old, thereby bending her to his will.”
Lou Angelos is the plaintiff in the lawsuit. John and Georgia Angelos are defendants.
According to the suit, Peter Angelos had surgery after his aortic valve failed in 2017. Around then, he executed a revocable trust and durable power of attorney.
“A principle purpose of these documents was to ensure that Mr. Angelos' sons worked together in support of their mother, shared decision-making and enjoyed equal rights of inheritance," the suit said. “Mr. Angelos never intended that one son should wield control over his estate to the exclusion of his other son.”
The suit accuses John Angelos of working to undermine Georgia Angelos' confidence in Lou, and to exclude him from the Orioles' business matters.
“The corrupting effect of John's actions has been to thoroughly frustrate Mr. Angelos' intentions,” the suit said. “John intends to maintain absolute control over the Orioles — to manage, to sell or, if he chooses, to move to Tennessee (where he has a home and where his wife's career is headquartered) — without having to answer to anyone.”
The suit didn't elaborate on whether there's any significant likelihood of the team moving. It did claim Mrs. Angelos felt it was in the trust's best interest to sell the team — but that John Angelos has attempted to prevent that.
The lawsuit also claims that in 2019, John Angelos ordered former Orioles outfielder Brady Anderson fired as part of an effort to remove people who would oppose his actions. Anderson, who spent almost all of his 15-year playing career with Baltimore, had returned to the organization and become a vice president of baseball operations.
The Orioles declined comment Friday when asked if the team or John Angelos had any response. | https://www.wmar2news.com/media/v/content/407baaedde24af9a164b0850419df876 | 2022-06-11 00:57:00 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/media/v/content/407baaedde24af9a164b0850419df876 |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-8-2
(two, eight, two)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-8-2
(two, eight, two) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17682523.php | 2022-12-29 04:44:28 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17682523.php |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been charged with sexual battery following accusations he forced himself on a restaurant owner.
He was booked Wednesday morning into the Johnson County Jail and charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery, according to court records.
On Feb. 25, Jackson Mahomes allegedly forcibly kissed a restaurant owner and pushed a teenager, according to a police report.
The Johnson County District Attorney’s office said they are not commenting on the case at this time.
Bond was set at $100,000. Mahomes was set to be arraigned at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon.
He made headlines during the 2021 NFL season and had to apologize after doing a TikTok dance on a #21 painted on the field honoring Washington Commanders’ player Sean Taylor.
A couple months after that incident, he was in the news again for an online dispute with a downtown Kansas City bar. Mahomes expressed displeasure with the business in a social media rant he’d later delete. The bar responded by calling him someone with “un-earned status and a sense of entitlement” who thought he was above the rules. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/jackson-mahomes-arrested-charged-with-sexual-battery/ | 2023-05-03 18:55:08 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/jackson-mahomes-arrested-charged-with-sexual-battery/ |
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least 21 people died and 40 others were rescued after a Philippine passenger boat overturned on Thursday when it was lashed by strong winds in Laguna Lake southeast of Manila, police said.
Police said rescue operations were continuing, but did not immediately provide figures for the total number of people on board the MBCA Princess Aya that capsized in Rizal province.
The incident happened as the passengers onboard suddenly moved to one side of the boat in panic when it came under fierce winds shortly after departing from a wharf for a nearby island. The boat overturned only about 46 meters (150 feet) from the shore, near the village of Kalinawan and the town of Binangonan, the coast guard said.
The Rizal provincial police said they immediately launched a search and rescue operation with the help of the coast guard and other local authorities, and that at least 40 people were saved but that 21 others drowned.
“The operation is still ongoing,” police said. They did not provide other details like how many passengers and crewmembers were on board.
A video released by the coast guard showed rescuers on a local government boat pulling a body out of the lake. Another video showed local fishermen aboard vessels approaching the overturned boat.
Typhoon Doksuri moved away Thursday after battering the northern Philippines and whipping up seasonal monsoon rains in a large swath of the archipelago.
The sinking on Thursday brought the death toll from a week of stormy weather across the main island of Luzon to at least 30. At least nine people were reported killed earlier, mostly due to landslides, flooding and toppled trees and thousands were displaced, disaster response officials said.
Sea travel was suspended in many ports during Doksuri’s onslaught from Tuesday to Wednesday, stranding thousands of passengers and cargo trucks. The no-sail orders were gradually lifted on Thursday as weather improved in many areas.
Coast guard spokesman Armand Balilo said the passenger boat had been cleared to sail from the town of Binangonan to the nearby Talim Island because the typhoon had blown out of the country.
At least four northern provinces remained under cyclone wind alert, banning fishing boats and smaller vessels from venturing out to sea. Rains, however, continued to swamp several towns and cities farther south, including in the densely populated capital region, metropolitan Manila, which lies to the west of Rizal province.
Sea accidents are common in the Philippine archipelago because of frequent storms, badly maintained boats, overcrowding and weak enforcement of safety regulations. In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker, killing more than 4,300 people in the world’s worst peacetime maritime disaster. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-wind-tossed-boat-with-dozens-of-people-aboard-overturns-in-philippines-search-and-rescue-underway/ | 2023-07-27 15:23:22 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/international/ap-wind-tossed-boat-with-dozens-of-people-aboard-overturns-in-philippines-search-and-rescue-underway/ |
Bill Flanagan, 65, of Bear Creek, passed unexpectedly while on a business trip Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
Born Aug. 26, 1957, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late James and Patricia Claire Daly Flanagan.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Kaitlyn Flanagan (fiancé, Ian Donohue), Ridgewood, N.Y.; and Dr. Krista Flanagan Evanish (Dr. Evan Evanish), Scranton; his deeply loved fiancée, Nicole Paris Suozzi, New York City; and her family, Timothy, Andrew (Kimberly), Julia, Natalie and Teddy Suozzi; brother, Jim (Theresa), Springfield; sister, Kathy (Gus) Estrella, Uxbridge, Mass., and Penn Lake; and brother and longtime business partner, Patrick (Kelly) Flanagan, Dallas.
“Uncle Billy” always loved his family above all else, including nieces and nephews, Antonio and Patrick Estrella; Katherine and Christina Flanagan; and Rachael, Christopher and Patrick Flanagan.
Bill was the founder and CEO of Norstar Networks, which he began in 1988 as a small startup in a local hotel room and guided into a technology consulting agency with clients in over 20 countries.
Bill’s passion for people and helping others was well known by those he touched. Bill’s greatest asset was his ability to see the best in other people, along with a keen knack for how to help people through their challenges in life.
Bill was a lover of great music, interesting art, inquiring conversation and a great joke. He was a fantastic father, devoted partner, wonderful brother and fiercely loyal friend.
Bill’s greatest personal joy was spending time with the people he loved, especially time with his daughters, Kaitlyn and Krista; fiancée, Nicole; and his larger family and close friends, all of whom have a priceless Bill Flanagan story.
The Flanagan family would also like to thank Bill’s longtime friend of almost 50 years, Dr. Rick Coslett, for a lifetime of loyal friendship; and Rodrigo da Luz Vani, Dallas, for his kindness and deep friendship with Bill.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, James and Patricia Flanagan, next to whom he will rest in peace at St. Patrick’s, White Haven.
Bill was deeply inspired by the mission of care and compassion of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, serving on its board of directors from its founding date. Those who wish may donate to HSH in Bill’s honor instead of flowers, in accord with his work.
A celebration of Bill’s life begins with visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at McLaughlin’s, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. It continues with a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Friday in the Church of St. Patrick, White Haven.
Share memories and condolences with Bill’s family at mjmclaughlin.com. | https://www.citizensvoice.com/zz-dnp/bill-flanagan/article_31c607cb-db4a-5078-ad95-7bdc0a46401c.html | 2022-09-28 03:59:02 | 0 | https://www.citizensvoice.com/zz-dnp/bill-flanagan/article_31c607cb-db4a-5078-ad95-7bdc0a46401c.html |
NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for actor Kevin Spacey has tested positive for COVID-19, but the week-old civil sex abuse trial resumed Thursday with testimony from a psychologist.
U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said his first concern after attorney Jennifer Keller tested positive Thursday morning was to ensure that the jury was safe and courthouse protocols were followed. He said all jurors have been at least partially vaccinated.
Keller, who was not in the Manhattan courtroom Thursday, questioned actor Anthony Rapp on Wednesday about his claim that Spacey made a sexual advance on him in 1986 when he was 14 years old. At the time, Spacey was 26. Spacey, now 63, has denied Rapp’s claim.
It was unclear how the trial would proceed after Thursday. Kaplan said the trial might be postponed until next Wednesday so at least two jurors who might have been near Keller when she was questioning Rapp could be tested for the coronavirus in a few days to ensure they did not contract the coronavirus. Facemasks are optional in the courtroom and Keller was not wearing one Wednesday.
Rapp’s lawyers were nearing the end of the presentation of their case against Spacey when Keller got sick. A lawyer for Spacey said she showed symptoms late Wednesday night.
On Thursday, members of Spacey’s defense team, including Spacey, and members of the jury wore masks in the courtroom along with anyone else who had been in close proximity to Keller. When an aide to the judge offered coronavirus home test kits to anyone who wanted them, Spacey and others at the defense table raised hands.
Testimony in the trial so far has focused on Rapp’s claim that Spacey approached him after a party at his Manhattan apartment in 1986 while Rapp was sitting on a bed watching television.
Rapp, now 50, testified that Spacey lifted him onto a bed and pressed his clothed body against Rapp’s clothed body before Rapp squirmed out and ran into a bathroom before leaving the apartment.
Through his lawyers, Spacey has denied that the encounter ever happened, though he has not yet testified. He arrived later than usual at the courthouse Thursday.
Rapp is seeking $40 million in damages for what he describes as psychological harm.
Lisa Rocchio, a forensic psychologist who examined Rapp, testified on Wednesday that he had experienced “a tremendous amount of shame, guilt and confusion” after his encounter with Spacey.
Her testimony resumed Thursday, when she told jurors that Rapp experienced delayed-onset post-traumatic stress syndrome that was triggered by reports that movie mogul Harvey Weinstein had been accused of sexual abuse by numerous women.
Rocchio was asked how Rapp could have been traumatized if there was no sexual contact and he got away.
“The trauma is in the needing to flee,” she said.
The Associated Press does not usually name people alleging sexual assault unless they come forward publicly, as Rapp has done. | https://phl17.com/national-news/ap-spacey-trial-proceeds-after-his-lawyer-contracts-covid-19/ | 2022-10-13 19:36:01 | 1 | https://phl17.com/national-news/ap-spacey-trial-proceeds-after-his-lawyer-contracts-covid-19/ |
Two-time Academy Award-winning British actress Glenda Jackson dies at 87
LONDON (AP) — Glenda Jackson, a two-time Academy Award-winning performer who had a second career in politics as a British lawmaker, has died at 87.
Jackson’s agent Lionel Larner said she died Thursday at her home in London after a short illness.
“She recently completed filming ‘The Great Escaper’ in which she co-starred with Michael Caine,” he said.
Jackson was one of the biggest British stars of the 1960s and 70s, and won two Academy Awards, for “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class.”
She then went into politics, was elected to Parliament and spent 23 years as a Labour Party lawmaker.
She returned to acting after leaving Parliament and had some of her most acclaimed roles, including the title character in Shakespeare’s “King Lear.”
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/06/15/two-time-academy-award-winning-british-actress-glenda-jackson-dies-87/ | 2023-06-15 11:28:38 | 0 | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/06/15/two-time-academy-award-winning-british-actress-glenda-jackson-dies-87/ |
Peacock is currently offering a huge deal at a time there is some notable new content on the platform, including Season 5 of the hit series “Yellowstone.”
With the promo code “SUMMEROFPEACOCK,″ you can get an annual subscription for $19.99, a significant drop off from the usual $49.99 price tag.
Peacock, which is NBC Universal’s streaming service, offers hundreds of TV shows and movies on-demand, as well as original content that might surprise you.
Aside from owning the exclusive streaming rights to “Yellowstone,” Peacock is also the home of Rian Johnson and Natasha’s Lyonne’s critically acclaimed “Poker Face,” Damon Lindelof’s wacky A.I. drama “Mrs. Davis,” and every upcoming WWE pay-per-view event, including this weekend’s “Night of Champions.”
It’s also currently the only way to stream Oscar nominees like “Tár” and “She Said.”
The premium service is compatible to stream on most devices. It offers the option to download most programs, and the ability to watch NBC content the day after it airs.
Here is everything else to know about Peacock.
How much does Peacock cost?
Peacock costs $4.99 per month to watch with commercials. You also can upgrade to an ad-free package with extra features for $9.99 per month.
However, as noted above, the streaming service is offering a massive discount with the promo code “SUMMEROFPEACOCK,″ where an annual subscription is just $19.99.
A subscription can be canceled at any time.
How to watch Peacock
You can sign up for a subscription by going to Peacock’s website. The streaming service is available on Apple’s app store, Google Play and Samsung TV, as well as most internet and digital providers.
You can watch the streaming service from most devices, such as PS4, Xbox One, Roku and Google Chromecast. A comprehensive list can be found here.
Does Peacock offer a free trial? What is Peacock Premium? What is Peacock Premium Plus?
Peacock no longer offers a free trial when you sign up for a paid subscription.
Peacock Premium is the $4.99-per-month package, which includes all seasons (and extended cuts) of “The Office,” in addition to access to Premier League soccer, other live sports, exclusive Peacock original series, and NBC shows the day after they air.
Peacock Premium Plus is the $9.99-ad-free package, which also includes the option to download certain titles for offline viewing.
Does Peacock have content that isn’t just from NBC?
Peacock is the official streaming home of NBC’s extensive roster of TV shows, ranging from “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” to “Parks and Recreation” to “Saturday Night Live.” There is also tons of news, wrestling, and sports content you’ll have access to with a subscription.
The service does not only carry NBC series, however. There are plenty of other exclusive titles to choose from, including “Yellowstone,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” and “Undercover Boss.”
If you’re looking for recent movies, they have plenty of those, as well. Peacock is currently the official streaming home of “Nope,” “Violent Night,” and “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.”
Their entire library is available to view on their website, so you can check it out before subscribing.
You can sign up for Peacock here.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Charges have been filed against a Kansas City, Missouri man accused of shooting a Black teenager who went to the wrong house earlier this month.
Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson announced late Monday afternoon that Andrew D. Lester, 85, is facing charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The announcement came just hours after Kansas City police submitted the case to prosecutors.
Lester, who is white, is accused of shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl last Thursday night after the teen accidentally went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings.
According to Kansas City police, Ralph was picking up his younger siblings at a home on N.E. 115th Terrace when he mistakenly went to Lester’s house on N.E. 115th Street.
He didn’t have a phone with him and went to the wrong block, his aunt, Faith Spoonmore, wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help pay medical bills. Spoonmore wrote that Yarl pulled into the driveway and rang the doorbell.
Lester allegedly came to the door and shot the teenager in the head before shooting him again, The Associated Press reports.
Lester was taken into custody after Thursday’s shooting but was released the next day following consulation with the prosecutor’s office, Police Chief Stacey Graves said Sunday.
Family confirmed with Nexstar’s WDAF that Ralph has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.
Following the charging announcement, Mayor Quinton Lucas released a statement saying “I am relieved to see this first step towards justice for Ralph Yarl with today’s felony charges. Now we must remain engaged through trial.”
A warrant has been issued for Lester’s arrest; his bond has been set at $200,000. As of Monday evening’s press conference, Lester had not been taken into custody.
When asked if anything was said that made investigators believe that the case was racially motivated, Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said nothing like that is indicated in charging documents.
“We understand how frustrating this has been but I can assure the criminal justice system is working and will continue to work,” Thompson added.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/man-charged-in-shooting-of-black-kansas-city-teen-who-went-to-the-wrong-house/ | 2023-04-18 00:36:41 | 0 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/man-charged-in-shooting-of-black-kansas-city-teen-who-went-to-the-wrong-house/ |
JASONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A southwestern Indiana police chief was justified when he fatally shot a man in April who was threatening people while armed with a knife, a prosecutor said.
Greene County Prosecutor Jarrod Holtsclaw said Stephen Wheeler had been threatening neighbors and others with the knife when he “aggressively approached” Jasonville Police Chief Ryan Van Horn on April 29 outside Wheeler's home.
The chief ordered Wheeler 15 times to drop the knife, to no avail, before shooting him once in the chest as Wheeler charged at him. Wheeler then backed up, turned around to face Van Horn and raised the knife again before falling to the ground, the prosecutor said in his findings.
Wheeler later died from his injuries in the shooting in Jasonville, a city about 25 miles (40.2 kilometers) southeast of Terre Haute.
Holtsclaw said in his findings released Tuesday that under Indiana law “Van Horn was justified in using deadly force in order to protect himself from serious bodily injury or death. His actions served to protect others in the immediate area as well."
Indiana State Police investigated the shooting before turning its findings over to the prosecutor. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Prosecutor-Indiana-police-chief-justified-in-17198181.php | 2022-05-25 16:47:56 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Prosecutor-Indiana-police-chief-justified-in-17198181.php |
BILLINGS, Mont. -- The U.S. government this week is holding its first onshore oil and gas drilling lease auctions since President Joe Biden took office after a federal court blocked the administration's attempt to suspend such sales because of climate change worries.
The online auctions start Wednesday and conclude today. About 200 square miles of federal lands were offered for lease in eight western states. Most of the parcels are in Wyoming.
The sales come as federal officials try to balance efforts to fight climate change against pressure to bring down high gasoline prices.
Republicans want Biden to expand U.S. crude production. But he faces calls from within his own party to do more to curb fossil fuel emissions that are heating the planet.
A coalition of 10 environmental groups said in a lawsuit filed before the sales even began that they were illegal because officials acknowledged the climate change impacts but proceeded anyway.
An immediate ruling was not expected. Interior Department spokesperson Melissa Schwartz said the agency did not have comment on the litigation.
Beginning with this week's sales the royalty rate for oil produced from new federal leases is increasing to 18.75% from 12.5%. That's a 50% jump and marks the first increase since the 1920s.
Parcels also are being offered in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and Oklahoma.
Hundreds of parcels of public land that companies nominated for leasing had been previously dropped by the administration because of concerns over wildlife being harmed by drilling rigs. More parcels covering about 19 square miles were dropped at the last minute in Wyoming because of potential impacts on wilderness, officials said.
But attorney Melissa Hornbein with the Western Environmental Law Center said the reductions in the size of the sales were not enough.
"They are hoping that by choosing to hold sales on a smaller amount of acreage they are threading the needle. But from our perspective, the climate science is the one thing that doesn't lie," Hornbein said.
Fossil fuels extracted from public lands account for about 20% of energy-related U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making them a prime target for climate activists who want to shut down leasing.
Biden suspended new leasing just a week after taking office in January 2021. A federal judge in Louisiana ordered the sales to resume, saying Interior officials had offered no "rational explanation" for canceling them and only Congress could do so.
The government held an offshore lease auction in the Gulf of Mexico in November, although a court later blocked that sale before the leases were issued. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jun/30/us-opens-drilling-lease-auctions/ | 2022-07-02 09:44:05 | 1 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jun/30/us-opens-drilling-lease-auctions/ |
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – A man died in a homicide after a shooting this weekend at Concord Place Apartments.
The man was shot around 8:14 p.m., Sunday, July 23, and taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. | https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2023/07/man-dies-after-being-shot-at-kalamazoo-county-apartment.html | 2023-07-26 19:55:53 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2023/07/man-dies-after-being-shot-at-kalamazoo-county-apartment.html |
Which earbuds are better, Beats Studio Buds or Apple AirPods Pro?
Earbuds are a must for anybody who wants to listen to their favorite tunes on the go. Whether you wear them while commuting to work or at the gym, there are two high-quality earbuds worth your attention.
The AirPods Pro are Apple’s flagship earbuds known for their high-quality build and premium features. However, the Beats Studio Buds are also excellent, giving the Apple AirPods Pro a run for their money. It depends on what you want out of your earbuds, but there are some key differences to consider, primarily in price and design.
Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have only been around for a year but are already among the most popular earbuds, along with other Beats headphones, such as the PowerBeats Pro and Beats Fit Pro earbuds. They’re a great bargain pick, as they retail for $150 and deliver excellent audio quality and features comparable to the best earbuds by other industry-leading brands.
Beats Studio Buds pros
The Beats Studio Buds have a minimalist, lightweight design and come in a compact case that’s easy to carry around in your pocket. Each earbud has three built-in microphones for active noise-canceling and transparency modes that let wearers tune out external ambient noise or enhance it. They have an IPX4 protection rating, meaning they’re sweat-resistant and suitable for working out, but they shouldn’t be submerged in water.
They sync well with iOS devices, supporting Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable connection and spatial audio for an immersive listening experience when using Apple Music. The top of each earbud has a physical button for managing phone calls, music playback, accessing Siri and adjusting noise-canceling levels.
As with other Beats headphones, the bass is pronounced, making them ideal for listening to music genres such as hip hop, reggae and jazz. However, the sound is more balanced than other bass-heavy earbuds.
They come in red, black or white and come with three ear tips for adjusting the comfort and fit based on preference and the shape of your ear. Also, they offer up to 24 hours of total battery life.
Beats Studio Buds cons
From the outside, Beats Studio Buds look flawless, and while their compact design is appealing for some people, others might find the lack of a stem awkward. They also don’t have an auto-detection feature, so music playback continues when you remove them.
They don’t support wireless charging, and unlike other Apple and Beats earbuds, they don’t have a W1 or H1 chip for seamlessly transferring connections across devices. That means it’s necessary to pair one device at a time. Also, they charge with a USB-C cable, which can be inconvenient for those with several Apple devices that use Lightning-based connections.
AirPods Pro
The AirPods Pro are essentially an upgraded version of the original AirPods. Although their cost is steep, retailing at $250, they have a design and several features many users find worth the money.
AirPods Pro pros
The AirPods Pro boast a clean, sophisticated aesthetic design that’s considered an upgrade over the original AirPods. They have a more compact shape and a sealed-off ear tip design, which allows for true noise-cancelation. Also, the charging case is smaller than the one included with the Beats Studio Buds.
They have many of the same features as the Beats Studio Buds, including Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, an IPx4 protection rating and 24 hours of battery life. However, there are a handful of features you won’t get with the Beats Studio Buds.
The AirPods Pro have a high-end H1 chip that lets you pair them with multiple devices simultaneously and seamlessly switch connections. It also allows users to access Siri simply by using the ‘Hey Siri’ activation phrase without pressing any buttons.
The audio quality is slightly clearer, and separation between highs and lows is more evident than on the Beats Studio Buds. However, unless you consider yourself an audiophile, you likely wouldn’t notice a significant difference.
Auto-detecting is built into the AirPods Pro, so music playback stops as soon as you take them off. The adaptive equalizer feature automatically optimizes sound based on what’s playing, and the force sensors on the button controls let you manage calls and music playback. Fast Fuel charging quickly juices the AirPods Pro battery, and unlike the Beats Studio Buds, the case supports wireless charging.
AirPods Pro cons
The AirPods Pro are expensive for earbuds and cost $100 more than the Beats Studio Buds. Unlike the original AirPods, there’s only one model of AirPods Pro, so you don’t have the option of choosing between current and previous generations if you’re looking to save a few bucks.
For example, although the 3rd Gen AirPods are the current model, the 2nd Gen AirPods are similar and cost less, making them ideal for those who want high-end earbuds, albeit with a few downgrades in features and functionality.
Although the AirPods Pro offer up to 24 hours of battery life, the Beats Studio Buds last longer with active noise-canceling enabled, making them suitable for long conference calls or video calling. Also, AirPods Pro are designed to integrate and function effortlessly with other iOS devices, so you wouldn’t use them to their full potential if you have an Android smartphone and other non-iOS devices.
Should you get Beats Studio Buds or AirPods Pro?
The Beats Studio Buds are excellent if you’re working with a budget. They deliver fantastic sound, work great with Android and iOS devices and offer slightly better battery life than the AirPods Pro.
However, if you don’t mind spending the money and already own other iOS devices, the AirPods Pro are the way to go. The active noise-canceling is slightly better, and additional features such as auto-detection, an H1 chip, force sensors and wireless charging enhance their functionality and ease of use, making them superior to the Beats Studio Buds.
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Hageman wins Wyoming US House seat after ousting Cheney
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (KIFI) - Republican Harriet Hageman has beaten a Native American activist to win Wyoming’s lone seat in the U.S. House.
A Cheyenne natural resources attorney, Hageman leaned on her deep family ties to Wyoming’s ranching community to connect with rural voters in the least-populated state.
She campaigned aggressively around Wyoming leading up to the election, much as she did before beating Liz Cheney in the GOP primary in August.
The race between Hageman and Democrat Lynnette Grey Bull drew little attention outside Wyoming compared with the GOP primary, when voters turned against Cheney for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Cheney had campaigned little in the state amid voter worries that her role on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol overshadowed her concern for people in Wyoming.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The nomination of Michael Barr, President Joe Biden's choice to be the top regulator on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, was approved Wednesday by a congressional committee and sent to the full Senate.
Barr, who served as a top Treasury Department official in the Obama administration, is considered likely to be confirmed by the Senate. A confirmation vote would make him the third of Biden's nominees to join the Fed's board and would further solidify the president's stamp on the central bank. It would also fill the last of seven seats on the board just as the Fed is grappling with the worst inflation spike in four decades.
The committee voted 17-7 for Barr, with Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, the senior Republican on the panel, and four other Republicans voting to approve the nomination. Biden had nominated Barr after his first nominee, Sarah Bloom Raskin, withdrew in the face of opposition from Senate Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat. They asserted that Raskin would have gone too far to take account of climate change as part of the Fed's regulatory authority and would possibly discourage banks from lending to energy companies.
Biden has also reappointed Jerome Powell to a second four-year term as Fed chair and elevated Lael Brainard to the position of vice chair. Biden also nominated economists Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson as members of the board. All have been confirmed by the Senate.
The new members will add to the diversity and political makeup of the Fed. Brainard was the lone Democratic appointee until Jefferson and Cook were approved. Jefferson and Cook, who were sworn in late last month, are the fourth and fifth Black governors in the Fed's 108-year history. Cook is the first Black woman to serve on the board.
Yet most economists expect little change in the Fed's policies, particularly in the short term. To fight inflation, Powell, Brainard and other Fed officials have signaled that the central bank will raise its short-term interest rate by a half-percentage point — double its usual increase — at each of its next two meetings, including one next week. The Fed is considered likely to keep raising rates, perhaps in quarter-point increments, for several meetings after that.
Barr, while serving in the Obama Treasury Department, helped craft the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations after the devastating 2008 financial crisis. He is now the dean of the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
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Delta thinks its cushy airport clubs have gotten a little too popular.
In a news release, Delta said the lounges have experienced “visit growth that has outpaced Club capacity — resulting in frustration for some customers who find themselves waiting in lines or searching for seating once inside.”
Under the new rules, annual memberships to clubs will only be available to travelers who have reached frequent-flier status — broken down into four Medallion levels that range from silver to diamond — instead of to any passenger. To earn silver Medallion status, customers must log 25,000 qualifying miles and spend $3,000 in qualifying payments. Delta discontinued single-visit passes to its Sky Club Lounge in November 2018.
Fees will increase from $545 to $695 for an individual and from $845 to $1,495 for executive membership, which includes access for up to two guests. Fees for a guest will go up to $50 from $39.
Previously, frequent fliers with status were granted access to lounges at departure airports if they were flying internationally in any part of the plane. Now, the same fliers who are seated in the main cabin or in the “Comfort Plus” section won’t be able to use the lounge, unless they have other ways to access it like a paid membership. Customers who have tickets for “Premium Select” (roomier economy) or top-tier “Delta One” seats will still be able to use the clubs.
The newest changes, which go into effect in January and February, follow efforts earlier this year to cut down on the amount of time people spend in lounges before flights. Starting June 1, the airline said travelers could only access clubs within three hours of their scheduled departure time to make sure the experience could be “widely enjoyed” by customers.
“It’s incredibly important to us that Delta Sky Clubs continue to deliver an industry-leading experience for our guests,” Dwight James, senior vice president of customer engagement and loyalty and CEO of Delta Vacations, said in a news release. “While we’re thrilled to see so many customers enjoy the fruits of our teams’ hard work, our goal now is to balance the popularity of the Clubs with the premium service and atmosphere for which they were designed — and that our guests deserve.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/11/30/delta-sky-club-lounge-access/ | 2022-11-30 20:02:12 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/11/30/delta-sky-club-lounge-access/ |
FISHERS, Ind. — Westfield traveled to Fishers Friday night on Operation Football.
The final was Westfield 28, Fishers 17
You can see highlights in the media player.
FISHERS, Ind. — Westfield traveled to Fishers Friday night on Operation Football.
The final was Westfield 28, Fishers 17
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Devin Booker still cooking after Phoenix Suns lose Kevin Durant to left ankle sprain
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams feels bad for Kevin Durant, wants him back on the floor playing, but he and his team must press forward without the newest superstar for the time being.
“Our group has adapted to a number of things all year long from the summer until now and this is no different,” Williams said. “We’ll do our best to get him healthy and get him back out there on the floor.”
Durant twisted his left ankle during his pregame workout before Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma City and didn’t play in what was going to be his Suns home debut. He will be re-evaluated for a left ankle sprain in three weeks, Suns officials announced Thursday evening.
"Further evaluation has confirmed that Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has sustained a left ankle sprain. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks," the team said in a statement.
Devin Booker scored 44 points, hitting 6-of-10 from 3, in leading the Suns (37-29) to a 132-101 blitzing of the Thunder (31-35).
"The city has been waiting on this,” Booker said after Wednesday’s game. “It's a big day. We'll reschedule the party. I'm sure they'll be back. People who missed out tonight, I tried to give them a little something to make it better, but we're still anticipating his debut here."
Sources told The Republic that Durant had a walking boot on Wednesday. Phoenix didn't have a scheduled practice Thursday. The Suns next face Sacramento (38-26) Saturday at home.
Durant was scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.
“I know how much he loves to play and wanted to play, but stuff happens," Suns All-Star Chris Paul said.
The Suns have played far more games without Durant, are fourth in the West through an injury-filled season, but they’re 3-0 with Durant on the floor and considered a championship contender with him.
Phoenix traded Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first round picks and a pick swap to Brooklyn for T.J. Warren and Durant right before the Feb. 9 trade deadline.
“The thing I’ve always been impressed with him in particular, is for a player that literally can do whatever he wants on the court on any possession, he really does a great job of blending into the team and kind of harnessing his own talent,” said Thunder coach Mark Daigneault before Wednesday’s game.
Durant is averaging 26.7 points in his three games with the Suns as he scored 37 in Sunday’s 130-126 win at Dallas. This is after missing 20 games with a right MCL sprain suffered Jan. 8 at Miami.
Playing 40 minutes, Durant hit the game winner Sunday with 12.4 seconds left.
“They’ve got one of the best players in the world,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “To have him and (Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton) all on the floor, it’s hard to double team. They put a lot of pressure on you offensively and defensively, they have a system where they use their length and they got guys out there that understand their roles are and they’re playing their roles at a high level.”
Booker has been on fire since Durant’s debut March 1 in Charlotte. He averaged 36 points in the three games with Durant in earning Western Conference player of the week honors.
He continued his scoring surge Wednesday in becoming the first player in Suns history to churn out at least 35 points in four consecutive games.
“He’s a really good basketball player and he’s hungry, you can see it,” Williams said. “I see it in his workouts, I see it in the focus in film session. You see it on the floor. There’s a hunger. He’s chasing something and it gives our team a lot of juice.”
Torrey Craig got the start for Durant after not starting the previous three games. The Suns cruised past the Thunder as they led by as many as 36 points.
Terrence Ross scored 24 points off the bench, going 6-of-10 from 3, while Paul hit 4-of-5 from deep in scoring 18 points to go along with his game-high nine assists.
“Knowing this was going to be (Durant’s) first home game, we were all excited, but once we found out he wasn’t playing, not anything against him, but we weren’t tripping,” Paul said. “We got a lot of guys in our locker room who are more than capable.”
The Suns have 16 games remaining in the regular season. Six of their next eight games are against teams in playoff contention – Sacramento, Golden State, Milwaukee, Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia.
They face the Kings twice during that stretch with their fourth and final regular season matchup set for March 24 in Sacramento. The Suns are 2-0 against the Kings.
Phoenix plays at defending NBA champion Golden State on Monday and takes on Milwaukee at home Tuesday in the second of a back-to-back. The Suns are 3-0 versus the Warriors, but they fell to the Bucks late last month in Milwaukee in the game before Durant made his Suns debut March 1 at Charlotte.
They later have a three-game road trip featuring a March 22 battle with Lakers and conclude this eight-game stretch March 25 versus Philadelphia in the second of a back-to-back. The Suns are 2-0 against the Lakers, but they dropped their first matchup to the 76ers back in November in Philadelphia.
Phoenix also plays the Magic at home March 16 and begin the three-game road trip March 19 at OKC. The Suns lost at Orlando in November, but they’re 2-0 versus the Thunder.
Have opinion about current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-787-1240. Follow him on Twitter at @DuaneRankin.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday it is seeking possession of a Venezuelan cargo jet that has been grounded in Argentina since early June because it was previously owned by an Iranian airline that allegedly has ties to terror groups.
The request to Argentina was revealed a day after an Argentine judge allowed 12 of the 19 crewmembers of the plane to leave the country as authorities continue to investigate possible terror ties of those traveling in the Boeing 747. Federal Judge Federico Villena said late Monday that the remaining four Iranians and three Venezuelans must stay.
The U.S. request sent to Argentina on Tuesday followed the unsealing of a warrant in federal court in the District of Columbia that was issued last month and that argues the U.S-made plane should be forfeited because of violations of U.S. export control laws.
The plane, according to the Justice Department, was transferred from Iranian airline Mahan Air — which officials have alleged provides support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force — to Emtrasur, a subsidiary of Venezuela’s state-owned Consorcio Venezolano de Industrias Aeronáuticas y Servicios Aéreos, or CONVIASA. CONVIASA is under U.S. sanctions.
By transferring the airplane to the Venezuelan firm in October without prior U.S. government authorization, Mahan Air violated a 2008 order issued by the Department of Commerce that has since been periodically renewed, the U.S. says. The Justice Department says Emtrasur subsequently re-exported the plane between Caracas, Tehran and Moscow — also without U.S. government approval.
“The Department of Justice will not tolerate transactions that violate our sanctions and export laws,” Matthew Olsen, the head of the Justice Department’s national security division, said in a statement. “Working with our partners across the globe, we will give no quarter to governments and state-sponsored entities looking to evade our sanctions and export control regimes in service of their malign activities.”
The moves marked the latest development in the saga of the mysterious plane, which landed June 6 at Ezeiza International Airport outside Buenos Aires and was grounded two days later.
The case has raised attention in several South American countries as well as the United States and Israel amid allegations that the plane was a cover for Iranian intelligence operations in the region. Iran and Venezuela vehemently deny those claims.
The issue has caught the attention of members of U.S. Congress. On July 26, a dozen U.S. Republican senators wrote a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland accusing the Justice Department of failing to assist Argentine authorities in its investigation of the Venezuelan plane.
Rep. Darrell Issa, a California Republican, pressed Olsen about it at a hearing last week and lamented that in his view Iran was not receiving the scrutiny it deserved. Olsen said he was aware of the case but added: “This is an ongoing matter. I can’t talk about the specifics.”
The U.S. Commerce Department took its own action Tuesday, announcing it had suspended for 180 days the export privileges of Emtrasur.
The Israeli government has praised Argentina for grounding the plane and contends at least some the Iranian crew members “were involved directly in the trafficking of weapons to Syria and the terrorist organization Hezbollah of Lebanon.”
Among those who will continue to be prohibited from leaving Argentina is the Iranian pilot of the plane, Gholamreza Ghasemi.
Ghasemi is a former commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and is a shareholder and board member of Iran’s Qeshm Fars Air, which the U.S. Treasury Department has said is controlled by Mahan Air and provides material support to the Quds Force.
The other crew members required to remain in Argentina are Abdolbaset Mohammadim, Mohammad Khosraviaragh and Saeid Vali Zadeh of Iran and Mario Arraga, Víctor Pérez Gómez and José García Contreras of Venezuela.
“What is being investigated is whether, under the appearance of legal activity, they are financing terrorism operations (specifically with Hezbollah) or whether they are part of a plan that has ties with” Hezbollah, the judge wrote.
Villena emphasized that connections with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard are not under investigation because Argentina does not consider it to be a terrorist organization.
Mahan Air has denied any ties to the aircraft and Venezuela has demanded that Argentine authorities release the plane.
Yet Argentine authorities who searched the plane found a Mahan Air flight log documenting the aircraft’s flights after the transfer to Emtrasur, including a flight to Tehran in April, the Justice Department said.
The plane was carrying cargo for several Argentine auto parts companies that it loaded in Mexico before stopping in Caracas and arriving in Argentina.
The plane is also under investigation in Paraguay, where the plane landed in May and spent three days in Ciudad del Este, near the border with Argentina, where it loaded cigarettes to transport to Aruba, according to Paraguayan authorities.
There are suspicions the plane’s cargo was “a facade” that hid the real reason for its time in Paraguay, says René Fernández, a former prosecutor who leads Paraguay’s National Anticorruption Secretariat.
Villena said the plane’s stopover in Paraguay was “at least striking” and added that further investigation was needed.
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Welcome to Appitude, a sports commentary show from our very own John Appicello — or as you know him, Appy.
You’ll be able to find Appitude every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m., right after our 6 o’clock news.
Today, we’re talking LIV vs PGA golf, and it’s a rivalry not even Vince McMahon could conjure up.
I’m breaking down the difference between the two, why legacy golfers are jumping ship for the new tour on the block, and how this is going to change the sport.
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Test scores show historic COVID setbacks for kids across US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic spared no state or region as it caused historic learning setbacks for America’s children, erasing decades of academic progress and widening racial disparities, according to results of a national test that provide the sharpest look yet at the scale of the crisis.
Across the country, math scores saw their largest decreases ever. Reading scores dropped to 1992 levels. Nearly four in 10 eighth graders failed to grasp basic math concepts. Not a single state saw a notable improvement in their average test scores, with some simply treading water at best.
Those are the findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress — known as the “nation’s report card” — which tested hundreds of thousands of fourth and eighth graders across the country this year. It was the first time the test had been given since 2019, and it’s seen as the first nationally representative study of the pandemic’s impact on learning.
“It is a serious wakeup call for us all,” Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, a branch of the Education Department, said in an interview. “In NAEP, when we experience a 1- or 2-point decline, we’re talking about it as a significant impact on a student’s achievement. In math, we experienced an 8-point decline — historic for this assessment.”
Researchers usually think of a 10-point gain or drop as equivalent to roughly a year of learning.
It’s no surprise that children are behind. The pandemic upended every facet of life and left millions learning from home for months or more. The results released Monday reveal the depth of those setbacks, and the size of the challenge facing schools as they help students catch up.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said it’s a sign that schools need to redouble their efforts, using billions of dollars that Congress gave schools to help students recover.
“Let me be very clear: these results are not acceptable,” Cardona said.
The NAEP test is typically given every two years. It was taken between January and March by a sample of students in every state, along with 26 of the nation’s largest school districts. Scores had been stalling even before the pandemic, but the new results show decreases on a scale not seen before.
In both math and reading, students scored lower than those tested in 2019. But while reading scores dipped, math scores plummeted by the largest margins in the history of the NAEP test, which began in 1969.
Math scores were worst among eighth graders, with 38% earning scores deemed “below basic” — a cutoff that measures, for example, whether students can find the third angle of a triangle if they’re given the other two. That’s worse than 2019, when 31% of eighth graders scored below that level.
No part of the country was exempt. Every region saw test scores slide, and every state saw declines in at least one subject.
Several major districts saw test scores fall by more than 10 points. Cleveland saw the largest single drop, falling 16 points in fourth-grade reading, along with a 15-point decline in fourth-grade math. Baltimore and Tennessee’s Shelby County also saw precipitous declines.
“This is more confirmation that the pandemic hit us really hard,” said Eric Gordon, chief executive for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. To help students recover, the school system has beefed up summer school and added after-school tutoring.
“I’m not concerned that they can’t or won’t recover,” Gordon said. “I’m concerned that the country won’t stay focused on getting kids caught up.”
The results show a reversal of progress on math scores, which had made big gains since the 1990s. Reading, by contrast, had changed little in recent decades, so even this year’s relatively small decreases put the averages back to where they were in 1992.
Most concerning, however, are the gaps between students.
Confirming what many had feared, racial inequities appear to have widened during the pandemic. In fourth grade, Black and Hispanic students saw bigger decreases than white students, widening gaps that have persisted for decades.
Inequities were also reflected in a growing gap between higher and lower performing students. In math and reading, scores fell most sharply among the lowest performing students, creating a widening chasm between struggling students and the rest of their peers.
Surveys done as part of this year’s test illustrate the divide.
When schools shifted to remote learning, higher performing students were far more likely to have reliable access to quiet spaces, computers and help from their teachers, the survey found.
The results make clear that schools must address the “long-standing and systemic shortcomings of our education system,” said Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles schools and a member of the National Assessment Governing Board, which sets the policies for the test.
“While the pandemic was a blow to schools and communities, we cannot use it as an excuse,” he said. “We have to stay committed to high standards and expectations and help every child succeed.”
Other recent studies have found that students who spent longer periods learning online suffered greater setbacks. But the NAEP results show no clear connection. Areas that returned to the classroom quickly still saw significant declines, and cities — which were more likely to stay remote longer — actually saw milder decreases than suburban districts, according to the results.
Los Angeles can claim one of the few bright spots in the results. The nation’s second-largest school district saw eighth-grade reading scores increase by 9 points, the only significant uptick in any district. For other districts, it was a feat just to hold even, as achieved by Dallas and Florida’s Hillsborough County.
Testing critics caution against putting too much stock in exams like NAEP, but there’s no doubt that the skills it aims to measure are critical. Students who take longer to master reading are more likely to drop out and end up in the criminal justice system, research has found. And eighth grade is seen as a pivotal time to develop skills for math, science and technology careers.
For Carr, the results raise new questions about what will happen to students who appear to be far behind in attaining those skills.
“We want our students to be prepared globally for STEM careers, science and technology and engineering,” she said. “This puts all of that at risk. We have to do a reset. This is a very serious issue, and it’s not going to go away on its own.”
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AP education writer Bianca Vázquez Toness in Boston contributed to this report.
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Biden proposal would let conservationists lease public land much as drillers and ranchers do
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration wants to put conserving vast government-owned lands on equal footing with oil drilling, livestock grazing and other interests, according to a top administration official who defended the idea against criticism that it would interfere with industry.
The proposal would allow conservationists and others to lease federally owned land to restore it, much the same way oil companies buy leases to drill and ranchers pay to graze cattle. Companies could also buy conservation leases, such as oil drillers who want to offset damage to public land by restoring acreage elsewhere.
Tracy Stone-Manning, director of the Bureau of Land Management, said in an interview with The Associated Press that the proposed changes would address rising pressure from climate change and development. While the bureau previously issued leases for conservation in limited cases, it has never had a dedicated program for it, she said.
“It makes conservation an equal among the multiple uses that we manage for,” Stone-Manning said. “There are rules around how we do solar development. There are rules around how we do oil and gas. There have not been rules around how we deliver on the portions of (federal law) that say, ‘Manage for fish and wildlife habitat, manage for clean water.’”
The pending rule also would promote establishing more areas of “critical environmental concern” due to their historic or cultural significance, or their importance for wildlife conservation. More than 1,000 such sites covering about 33,000 square miles (85,000 square kilometers) have been designated previously.
By comparison, about 242,00 square miles of bureau land are open to grazing livestock.
But more than a century after the U.S, started selling oil and gas leases, the conservation idea is stirring debate over the best use of vast government-owned property, primarily in the West.
Opponents including Republican lawmakers are blasting it as a backdoor way to exclude mining, energy development and agriculture from land controlled by the BLM.
The bureau has a history of industry-friendly policies for the 380,000 square miles (990,000 square kilometers) it oversees, an area more than twice the size of California. It also regulates publicly owned underground minerals, including oil, coal and lithium for renewable energy across more than 1 million square miles.
Those holdings put the 10,000-person agency at the center of arguments over how much development should be allowed.
On Monday night, senior agency officials were scheduled to host the first virtual public meeting about the conservation proposal. Another virtual event is slated for June 5 and public meetings are planned for May 25 in Denver; May 30 in Reno, Nevada; and June 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, a Wyoming Republican who tried to block Stone-Manning’s 2021 Senate confirmation, says the proposed rule is illegal.
Earlier this month, he berated Interior Secretary Deb Haaland over it during an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, saying she was “giving radicals a new tool to shut out the public.”
“The secretary wants to make non-use a use,” said Barrasso, the ranking Republican on the committee. “She is ... turning federal law on its head.”
Stone-Manning said critics are misreading the rule, and that conservation leases would not usurp existing ones. If grazing is now permitted on a parcel, it could continue. And people could still hunt on the leased property or use it for recreation, she said.
Former President Donald Trump tried to ramp up fossil fuel development on bureau lands, but President Joe Biden suspended new oil and gas leasing when he entered office. Biden later revived the deals to win West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin’s support for last year’s climate law.
Biden remains under intense pressure from Manchin and many Republicans to allow more drilling. Such companies currently hold leases across some 37,500 square miles of bureau land.
Environmentalists have largely embraced the idea of conservation leases, characterizing the proposal as long overdue.
Joel Webster with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, a coalition of conservation groups and hunting and fishing organizations, said the administration’s plan would set up a process to ensure landscapes are considered for conservation without forcing restrictions.
He cautioned, however, that administration officials must ensure a final rule doesn’t have unintended consequences.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge on Friday said Georgia law allows counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is the only possibility for Saturday voting before next month’s Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker.
Warnock’s campaign, along with the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, filed a lawsuit this week arguing that early voting should be allowed that day. They were challenging guidance by Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that said it would be illegal to hold early voting on Saturday, Nov. 26, the day after a state holiday.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas Cox on Friday issued an order saying Georgia law “does not specifically prohibit counties from conducting advanced voting on Saturday, November 26, 2022, for a runoff election.” He also prohibited the state from interfering in efforts to hold early voting that day or preventing any votes cast that day from being counted.
“We disagree with the Court’s order and look forward to a prompt appeal,” Raffensperger’s office said in an emailed statement.
During a hearing earlier Friday, Uzoma Nkwonta, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, noted that last week both Raffensperger and one of his top deputies said on national television that early voting would be allowed that day. Then, Nkwonta said, the secretary of state issued guidance to counties a few days later saying it wouldn’t be allowed because the law doesn’t permit early voting the day after a state holiday. Thanksgiving and the following Friday are both state holidays.
Nkwonta argued at the hearing that the state holiday restriction applies only to primary and general elections, not to runoffs. Provisions in the law that directs the state’s 159 counties to open early in-person voting “as soon as possible” for a runoff, and no later than Monday, Nov. 28, reinforce the idea that counties can choose to offer early voting that Saturday, he said.
State lawmakers intentionally created a distinction between primary and general elections on one hand and runoff elections on the other, Nkwonta said. That makes sense, he reasoned, because of the condensed time period before a runoff.
“The legislature has provided voting opportunities that the state now seeks to withdraw,” Nkwonta said. “That is unlawful.”
Charlene McGowan, a lawyer for the state, rejected assertions that Raffensperger was cherry-picking parts of the law.
“This is a legal issue, it’s not a policy one,” she told the judge. “The issue is what does Georgia law require?”
McGowan argued that there are two types of elections in Georgia: primary elections and general elections. Runoffs are a continuation of one of those two types of election and, therefore, do not have different rules for allowing early voting after a holiday.
Cox disagreed saying that a runoff “is not merely a continuation of a primary or (general) election but is in fact it’s own distinct event.”
Warnock and Walker were forced into a Dec. 6 runoff because neither won a majority in the midterm election this month.
Under Georgia’s 2021 election law, there will be only four weeks between the general election and the runoff — with Thanksgiving in the middle. Many Georgians will be offered only five weekdays of early in-person voting beginning Nov. 28.
The lawsuit says the state’s interpretation of the law would hurt Warnock in particular because Democrats tend to push early voting more than Republicans.
It’s not clear how many counties will scramble to offer Saturday voting. Counties are supposed to give public notice seven days before starting early voting. But Cox prohibited the state from interfering in counties’ efforts to provide early voting that day due to any failure to provide the required notice.
Counties may also not be interested in offering Saturday voting, or may not have enough time to organize and schedule poll workers. As of Thursday, only nine predominantly Democratic urban counties planned Sunday voting, according to Associated Press reporting. Six are in the Atlanta area and the others are home to some of the state’s other bigger cities.
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a distinct display to stir emotions while also allowing individuals to better understand parts of black history," said an inventor, from Columbia, S.C., "so I invented BROKEN CHAINS. My design may incite a discussion about the past and present with regard to the black lives matter movement."
The patent-pending invention provides historical understanding of the black experience in America. In doing so, it could stir emotions. It also could spark conversation. The invention features a decorative and eye-catching design that can be displayed in a home or office. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Columbia sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CSK-248, 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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Energy Supplier Will Roll Out VXexchange and VXretail Solutions to Customers in New York, New Jersey and Other PJM Markets
DALLAS, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VertexOne, the leading provider of cloud-based, customer experience, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for the utility and energy industry, recently announced its partnership with Ameripro Energy Corp., an energy supplier that's entering the New York and PJM markets. Ameripro Energy Corp. has chosen VertexOne's VXexchange to oversee electronic data interchange (EDI) transaction management and customer information system (CIS) platform VXretail to handle customer service, billing and market exceptions.
Ameripro Energy Corp. will begin rolling out VertexOne's offering in New York and New Jersey, providing more billing options for customers who service residential, commercial and industrial customers. VertexOne was selected for its lightning-fast time to market, credited to its experienced product deployment team.
VertexOne is a respected market leader and the top choice for energy suppliers that seek a billing platform to serve customers in deregulated markets in the northeast and midwest U.S., along with states like Texas.
"VertexOne is quickly turning into the preferred choice of utility providers in the deregulated market," said VertexOne CEO Andrew Jornod. "We're thrilled with this partnership, and continuing to strongly focus on meeting the needs of our customers and boosting overall utility efficiency."
VertexOne's advanced billing software features a user-friendly interface that gives clients the flexibility to build out and manage their complex products in real time. Backed by excellent customer support, VertexOne's software suite allows utilities, retailers and energy transition companies to better serve their communities.
"VXexchange and VXretail are perfect for energy and utility providers that work in deregulated markets," added VertexOne Senior Vice President Ananda Goswami. "From flexible billing solutions to accessible smart meter data, these solutions offer residential, commercial and industrial customers a unique and one-of-a-kind functionality that can oversee proprietary product deliverables from the inception to the implementation and billing phases."
VertexOne's experience in EDI testing and certification reduces time to market, and its advanced, scalable and flexible technology ensures better customer service for end users. VXexchange and VXretail allow providers to manage invoices and produce accurate billing for deregulated markets nationally. This can help energy suppliers improve operational efficiency and reduce the cost to serve.
"VertexOne was the only logical choice for us," said Brittany Hirson, CEO. "They are the billing solutions provider with the values, technology and time to market that we were looking for. They've exceeded our expectations, and we're confident they'll meet the growing and diverse needs of the communities and customers we serve."
About VertexOne
VertexOne is the leading provider of cloud-based SaaS software solutions, powering the next generation of customer experience for utilities, energy retailers and energy transition providers. With more than 30 years of experience and 350 customers in the cloud, we capitalize on our deep expertise to provide a wide range of innovative solutions for digital transformation, revenue optimization and data-driven efficiency operations surrounding the customer. From customer information systems (CIS) and mobile workforce management (MWM) to electronic data interchange (EDI) and self-service customer engagement portals, we empower our customers to deliver a compelling customer experience, reduce costs to serve, increase operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. For more information on how VertexOne allows you to enhance the digital customer experience, improve revenue management and leverage data analytics, visit https://www.vertexone.net.
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Mississippi Valley State University's The Mean Green Marching Machine and University Choir takes First Place in HBCU Exhibition Winning $75,000 and More
CHICAGO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season, McDonald's USA is delivering feel-good moments in a special homecoming themed holiday experience on the final stop of the brand's 16th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour (ICGT). Through this longstanding partnership the brand is proud to support the intergenerational celebration of Black faith, culture and excellence. Hosted by gospel singer Lonnie Hunter, the event will feature powerful performances by award-winning and celebrated gospel artists including Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Hamilton, Donald Lawrence, Smokie Norful, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, and Samoht, with special appearances by social media comedian @NotKarltonBanks and poet J. Ivy.
The 16th Annual Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour Holiday Experience will take place at the New Light Church in Houston, Texas. Free tickets are available online at blackandpositivelygolden.com. The show will air on REVOLT TV on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT, and will be available to stream on the REVOLT TV YouTube channel on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT.
Like ICGT, Historically Black College and University (HBCU) homecomings are an annual event that celebrates Black excellence and culture while bringing together past, present and future generations. For decades, McDonald's has supported HBCUs through scholarships, partnerships and more, which is why ahead of the fifth and final tour stop, McDonald's launched an HBCU Exhibition, a competition to find the best and brightest HBCU bands, choirs and majorettes who exemplify showmanship, school heritage and musical excellence. In partnership with GRAMMY® nominated gospel hip-hop artist and previous ICGT performer Sir the Baptist, four HBCU finalists were selected by the brand and then competed for the winning prize of a $75,000 grant to support their school's music education program, as well as the opportunity to perform onstage alongside the biggest names in gospel music at the ICGT Holiday Experience.
Mississippi Valley State University's The Mean Green Marching Machine and University Choir took first place and learned of their win in a surprise donation and check presentation during band practice. The local McDonald's Operations Manager, Kimberly Smith presented the check alongside Sir the Baptist to all 160 student and provided McDonald's meals for all to enjoy. To mark this special day, the governor of Mississippi issued a proclamation in recognition of the band and choir's hard work, success and contribution to the State of Mississippi.
The three runners-up, Alabama A&M University, Jackson State University, and Shaw University, will be awarded $10,000 each for their participation, totaling a $105,000 grant amongst the four HBCUs.
"This year, the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour merges past and future generations and expressions of Black faith, culture and excellence," said Sir the Baptist, GRAMMY® nominated gospel hip-hop artist and HBCU Music Exhibition host. "I am so proud to partner with McDonald's to elevate this year's ICGT Holiday Experience by bringing homecoming vibes to the mainstage through a new element of music inspired by the traditions of HBCUs."
Building on this event's contributions to our communities, this special holiday concert continues the long-standing Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour tradition of supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) and its mission to improve the health and well-being of children and their families. In the spirit of the holiday giving season, concertgoers and viewers can donate to RHMC at RMHCGHG.org. Since 2013, the McDonald's Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour has raised more than $1 million to help families with ill or injured children stay close when they need it most.
"Part of serving the communities we are in includes creating experiences such as the ICGT Holiday Experience to bring families, friends and neighbors together. The holiday season always presents opportunities to create memories to last a lifetime and we are proud to have ICGT serve as a memorable moment for many," said Harry Smith, Indiana McDonald's Owner/Operator and Chair of the Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour. "In the spirit of the holidays and all year round, ICGT is one of the many ways we continue to support local charities such as RMHC to help families that need our support, to create smiles, and make a difference."
Visit www.blackandpositivelygolden.com and follow @WeAreGolden on Instagram for more information on the ICGT Holiday Experience and HBCU Exhibition.
About McDonald's USA Community Efforts
McDonald's donation to The Mean Green Marching Machine and the University Choir of Mississippi Valley State University is just one of many ways the company is helping young, motivated students and future leaders succeed. These efforts also include the HACER® National Scholarship for Hispanic students, the Black & Positively Golden® Scholarships for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), in partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the McDonald's/APIA Scholarship program for Asian and Pacific-Islander American students. Additionally, McDonald's Archways to Opportunity program provides educational resources to eligible employees at participating U.S. restaurants. Together, with its Owner/Operators, McDonald's is feeding and fostering the communities it serves.
About McDonald's USA
McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
About RMHC
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Through a global network of over 260 Chapters in more than 60 countries and regions, RMHC enables, facilitates, and supports family-centered care through three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®. RMHC programs help families with ill or injured children stay together and near leading hospitals and health care services worldwide, ensuring they have access to the medical care their child needs while fully supported and actively involved in their child's care. For more information, visit rmhc.org. Follow RMHC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Saints' Alvin Kamara pleads no contest to lesser misdemeanor charge from Las Vegas fight
Kamara will do community service and pay the alleged victim $100,000
NFL running back Alvin Kamara has agreed to plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his alleged role a fight last year in Las Vegas, court records showed.
The New Orleans Saints star and multiple other individuals were initially facing misdemeanor charges for conspiracy to commit battery and a felony charge of battery with substantial bodily harm.
The five-time Pro Bowler will be required to complete 30 hours of community service and pay the alleged victim just over $100,000 for medical expenses. Kamara also will be fined $500.
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Kamara is still subject to possible discipline from the NFL under the league's personal conduct policy.
"We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review," the league said in a statement on Tuesday.
SAINTS' ALVIN KAMARA FREED FROM JAIL AFTER BATTERY ARREST IN VEGAS
Per the league's policy: "It is not enough simply to avoid being found guilty of a crime. We are all held to a higher standard and must conduct ourselves in a way that is responsible, promotes the values of the NFL, and is lawful. Players convicted of a crime or subject to a disposition of a criminal proceeding... are subject to discipline."
In March, Kamara entered a not guilty plea to the initial charges of conspiracy to commit battery and substantial bodily harm. A trial was scheduled to begin on July 31.
Kamara was indicted in February for an alleged assault, in Las Vegas in 2022. Kamara and the other defendant were arrested during the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl weekend. The Pro Bowl took place at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Among all U.S. 8-year-olds, 1 in 36 had autism in 2020, the CDC estimated. That’s up from 1 in 44 two years earlier.
But the rate rose faster for children of color than for white kids. The new estimates suggest that about 3% of Black, Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander children have an autism diagnosis, compared with about 2% of white kids.
That’s a contrast to the past, when autism was most commonly diagnosed in white kids — usually in middle- or upper-income families with the means to go to autism specialists. As recently as 2010, white kids were deemed 30% more likely to be diagnosed with autism than Black children and 50% more likely than Hispanic children.
Experts attributed the change to improved screening and autism services for all kids, and to increased awareness and advocacy for Black and Hispanic families.
The increase is from “this rush to catch up,” said David Mandell, a University of Pennsylvania psychiatry professor.
Still, it’s not clear that Black and Hispanic children with autism are being helped as much as their white counterparts. A study published in January found Black and Hispanic kids had less access to autism services than white children during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Autism is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. There are many possible symptoms, many of which overlap with other diagnoses. They can include delays in language and learning, social and emotional withdrawal, and an unusual need for routine. Scientists believe genetics can play a role, but there is no known biological reason why it would be more common in one racial or ethnic group than another.
For decades, the diagnosis was given only to kids with severe problems communicating or socializing and those with unusual, repetitive behaviors. But around 30 years ago, the term became shorthand for a group of milder, related conditions known as ″autism spectrum disorders.”
There are no blood or biologic tests for it. It’s diagnosed by making judgments about a child’s behavior.
To estimate how common autism is, the CDC checks health and school records in 11 states and focuses on 8-year-olds, because most cases are diagnosed by that age. Other researchers have their own estimates, but experts say the CDC’s estimate is the most rigorous and is considered the gold standard.
The overall autism rate has been rising for decades and it remains far more common among boys than girls. But the latest study also found, for the first time, that more than 1% of 8-year-old girls had been diagnosed with it.
A second CDC report issued Thursday looked at how common autism was in 4-year-olds. That research is important because diagnoses are increasingly happening at younger ages, said Kelly Shaw, who oversees the CDC autism tracking project.
Black children with autism have historically been diagnosed at later ages than their white peers, said Rose Donohue, a psychiatrist at Washington University. But the study of 4-year-olds likewise found that autism was less common in white kids in 2020 than it was among Black, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific Islander children.
The 4-year-olds, however, were less likely to have been evaluated for autism than kids in the past. That was likely due to interruptions in child care and medical services during that first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaw said.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Wes Moore is entering the last five weeks of Maryland’s crowded Democratic primary for governor with a fundraising edge, and he got a boost from Oprah Winfrey to help him down the stretch.
Republican Kelly Schulz, endorsed by term-limited Gov. Larry Hogan, holds a significant fundraising advantage in the race for the GOP’s nomination.
Maryland’s primary is July 19. Mail-in ballots will begin arriving at residential addresses this week, the state elections board announced Monday. More than 400,000 mail-in ballots have been sent to eligible Maryland voters so far, the board said.
In-person early voting begins July 7.
Moore, a bestselling author, and his running mate Aruna Miller, a former state legislator from Montgomery County, reported about $2.1 million cash on hand in the latest fundraising reports filed by candidates covering the period of Jan. 13 through June 7.
Moore, a former CEO of a nonprofit anti-poverty group, got a lift Tuesday night for the next reporting cycle with a virtual fundraiser online with Winfrey. Moore has raised more than $7 million for the cycle.
Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, and his running mate, Monique Anderson-Walker, reported about $1.6 million cash on hand. His campaign reported in January that his campaign had more than $3 million on hand.
Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, and his running mate, Monique Anderson-Walker, reported about $1.6 million cash on hand. His campaign reported in January that his campaign had more than $3 million on hand. | https://www.wmar2news.com/decodedc/politics/wes-moore-holds-fundraising-advantage-in-maryland-gubernatorial-race | 2022-06-16 12:24:16 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/decodedc/politics/wes-moore-holds-fundraising-advantage-in-maryland-gubernatorial-race |
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Lancaster County couple is in custody after an altercation last week in Cumberland County.
Cassandra L. Ortiz, 25, and Harvey Segarra, 32, both of the 400 block of Beaver Street, were arrested at their home on Thursday, according to Upper Allen Township Police.
They are accused of causing a disturbance at a home on the 900 block of Sheffield Avenue in Mechanicsburg on Friday, June 10, police say.
They allegedly drove the the residence to confront the victims about an argument they were having on social media, according to police.
During the disturbance, Segarra allegedly got into a physical fight with one of the victims, police say. After the fight ended, he went to his vehicle, retrieved a handgun, and threatened the victims with it, according to police.
Segarra and Ortiz then left the scene before officers arrived, police say.
During the investigation, police determined Segarra is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Both suspects are charged with persons not to possess firearms, recklessly endangering another person, terroristic threats, simple assault, and disorderly conduct, according to police.
Both were arraigned and committed to Cumberland County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP)Miryne Thomas had 19 points and Kent State beat Buffalo 72-65 on Friday night.
Thomas was 7 of 13 shooting (4 for 7 from distance) for the Golden Flashes (20-5, 10-2 Mid-American Conference). Sincere Carry added 15 points while going 6 of 17 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from distance, and 2 for 4 from the line, and he also had seven rebounds and 10 assists. Chris Payton recorded 11 points and was 3 of 4 shooting and 5 of 8 from the free throw line.
Zid Powell led the way for the Bulls (12-13, 6-6) with 15 points and two blocks. Jonnivius Smith added 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals for Buffalo. In addition, LaQuill Hardnett had 14 points and four assists.
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Do No Harm, a nonprofit that launched last year to oppose diversity initiatives in medicine, has evolved into a significant leader in statehouses seeking to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths, producing model legislation that an Associated Press analysis found has been used in at least three states.
The nonprofit, not widely known outside conservative medical and political circles, describes itself on its website as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology.”
Representatives of Do No Harm turned down opportunities to talk with The Associated Press and emailed a statement explaining the group’s position.
WHO IS BEHIND DO NO HARM?
Founder Dr. Stanley Goldfarb is a kidney specialist and a professor emeritus and former associate dean at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school. Goldfarb retired in 2021 and incorporated Do No Harm in January 2022.
Do No Harm initially focused on race in medical education and hiring. “The same radical movement behind ‘Critical Race Theory’ in the classroom and ‘Defund the Police’ is coming after healthcare, but hardly anyone knows it,” it warns on its website.
Goldfarb declined to be interviewed by The Associated Press but said in an email that “Do No Harm works to protect children from extreme gender ideology through original research, coalition-building, testimonials from parents and patients who’ve lived through deeply troubling experiences, and advocacy for the rigorous, apolitical study of gender dysphoria.”
Goldfarb has published a book, “Take Two Aspirin and Call Me By My Pronouns: Why Turning Doctors into Social Justice Warriors is Destroying American Medicine,” along with a similar op-ed in the Wall Street Journal.
He told the New York Post in September 2022: “This focus on diversity means we’re going to take someone with a certain skin color because we think they’re OK, that they can do the work. But we’re not going to look for the best and the brightest. We’re going to look for people who are just OK to make sure we have the right mixture of ethnic groups in our medical schools.”
The organization supported a civil rights lawsuit brought by two doctors and several states that challenged a federal rule allowing higher compensation for doctors who adopt an “anti-racism” plan. The lawsuit remains ongoing.
The organization’s executive director, Kristina Rasmussen, previously was chief of staff to former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, a Republican, and served as president of the Illinois Policy Institute, a conservative think tank, according to her LinkedIn profile.
WHERE IS DO NO HARM WORKING?
An AP analysis of statehouse bills to restrict gender-affirming care for youths found passages identical or nearly identical to Do No Harm’s model legislation in Montana, Arkansas and Iowa.
The organization had lobbyists registered in 2022 in at least three states — Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee — and in Florida in 2023. People associated with the group have appeared as witnesses in statehouses, including Chloe Cole, 18, listed on its website as a “patient advocate” who has spoken to lawmakers about her gender-transition reversal.
In states including Idaho, New Hampshire, Tennessee and Ohio, Cole described her transition beginning at age 13, surgery to remove her breasts at 15, and stopping her transition a year later saying it was a mistake. Republican supporters of bills restricting or banning gender-affirming care often cite Cole’s story.
Cole told the Kansas news outlet The Reflector this year that Do No Harm was reimbursing her travel expenses as she testified before state lawmakers. She and her lawyer did not respond to requests for comment from the AP.
IS DO NO HARM A LOBBYING GROUP?
Do No Harm originally organized as a charitable organization whose tax-exempt status would be endangered by substantial lobbying.
On March 9 this year, after the group had already made significant inroads in legislatures with its model bill, lobbyists and hearing witnesses, it incorporated Do No Harm Action as a separate nonprofit with a tax status that allows for more lobbying, according to records obtained from the Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs.
Goldfarb did not respond directly to questions about Do No Harm’s lobbying, nor did another representative for the organization.
In the application for nonprofit status obtained from the Virginia agency, Do No Harm projected revenues of $910,000 in 2022, more than $1.1 million in 2023 and over $1.5 million in 2024.
The organization is so new that federal tax forms that typically reveal nonprofits’ spending details have been either not received or not processed.
It won a $250,000 award last year called the Gregor Peterson Prize. Its previous recipients include the Center for American Liberty, led by Harmeet Dhillon, a lawyer who advised former President Donald Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign and who is representing Cole in her lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente over gender-transition treatments she now says she regrets. The prize was announced in December at a summit held by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a prominent provider of conservative model legislation.
HOW IS THE GROUP’S WORK RECEIVED?
More than 150 Penn medical school alumni signed a letter criticizing Goldfarb in 2019 for his Wall Street Journal op-ed. And last year, he was the target of an online petition after he reacted to an article in a scientific journal about the academic success rates of medical residency students of color at several institutions by suggesting in a tweet that “Could it be they were just less good at being residents?”
Cole’s testimony at the Tennessee statehouse was praised by House Majority Leader Lamberth, who said she “described much better than I can on why no child should be put through this.” Lamberth, who sponsored the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, also thanked Cole for sharing “the most private things that can ever happen to somebody.”
Its model legislation on gender-affirming care has been criticized for using technical medical terminology as political rhetoric to scare people.
“Every single line of this contains some sort of falsehood,” said Dr. Meredithe McNamara, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine.
“My overall takeaway from this is that there are a lot of recycled false claims about gender dysphoria, standards of care, safety, evidence and medical authority which seems like it’s right out of the disinformation playbook.”
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Associated Press writers Kavish Harjai and Amy Beth Hanson, along with AP News Researcher Rhonda Shafner, contributed to this report. Harjai is a corps member of the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-meet-the-influential-new-player-on-transgender-health-bills/ | 2023-05-21 04:04:07 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-meet-the-influential-new-player-on-transgender-health-bills/ |
US government won’t seek death penalty for accused Walmart shooter
By Ashley Killough, CNN
The US government said it would not seek the death penalty in its case against Patrick Crusius, who allegedly killed 23 people and wounded close to two dozen others at a Walmart in El Paso more than three years ago.
In the short, one-line-filing, First Assistant US Attorney Margaret Leachman did not include a reason for declining the death penalty.
In Texas, though, the district attorney’s office filed a notice last summer that it would seek the death penalty in the state’s case against Crusius.
The federal government indicted Crusius on 90 charges, including hate crimes and the use of a firearm to commit murder. The shooting, which took place on August 3, 2019, marked one of the deadliest attacks on Latinos in modern US history.
According to court documents, jury selection in the federal case is set to start in January 2024.
Back in September 2022, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas agreed to a January 17 deadline for the government to file notice on whether it would seek the death penalty.
The Texas case, meanwhile, has been bogged down by drama involving the former district attorney, Yvonne Rosales, who resigned in November. A trial date has not been set in that case.
Crusius has pleaded not guilty to the state capital murder charge and the federal charges.
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CALGARY, AB, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per share on the outstanding Common Shares.
The dividend is payable on Oct. 30, 2023 to holders of record at the close of business on Sept. 29, 2023, and is an "eligible" dividend for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any similar provincial/territorial legislation.
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC. CP-IR
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s top election official surveyed about 20 poll workers gathered in a classroom in a city building stuffed with election supplies, then spoke frankly about the tense environment they may face next week when the city expects more people watching their work than ever before.
“So who is worried about observer disruptions?” Claire Woodall-Vogg, head of the Milwaukee Election Commission, asked the group. “Who has read things or heard things on the news, and you’re a little nervous? I am. I’ll raise my hand,” she said, smiling.
A few of the workers raised their hands, too. They’re not alone in their concern: Election officials across the country are bracing for confrontational poll watchers fueled by lies about the legitimacy of the 2020 election spread by former President Donald Trump and others, even after Trump’s loss was upheld by repeated reviews, audits and recounts, and courts rejected legal challenges.
That tension is higher in the handful of battleground states like Wisconsin, where Trump and others were quick to cry fraud after late-arriving results from Democratic-dominated Milwaukee helped Joe Biden narrowly carry the state in 2020. Recounts demanded by Trump confirmed Biden’s victory.
Woodall-Vogg has already felt the pressure. In an interview, she described being harassed and threatened after that election via email, phone calls and letters to her home — threats serious enough that she has an assigned FBI agent to forward them to.
Still, Woodall-Vogg said she’d rather she be a target than her workers — some of whom have stepped down from managerial roles because of the pressure.
“We’re not paying them millions of bucks to endure that stress by any means,” Woodall-Vogg said.
Election officials nationally are concerned about a flood of conspiracy theorists signing up to work as poll watchers, with some groups that have trafficked in lies about the 2020 election recruiting and training watchers, particularly in swing states like Wisconsin.
Wisconsin requires poll workers to be trained only every two years, but this year Milwaukee is offering much more frequent training than in elections past, including informational videos and one-hour sessions focused on specific topics, like voter registration. The content remains unchanged.
In the mid-October session observed by The Associated Press, Woodall-Vogg was presenting to an experienced group of poll managers — known as chief inspectors — who will be responsible for directing workers at individual polling places. The managers get a flat payment of $325 for Election Day duties that begin before 7 a.m. and can stretch into the wee hours of the next morning. Non-managers get $220.
When the training turned to how to handle potential problems, Woodall-Vogg was careful to note that observers play “a vital role in our democracy.” But she also said she didn’t want her workers to feel threatened by them.
She demonstrated how to tape off sections where observers can stand — between 3 and 8 feet from voter check-in and registration areas.
“Take your tape and make a line and say, ‘This is the observer area,’ or make a box and say, ‘Please don’t leave this area,’” she said.
Violators first get a warning; if they do it again, they’re ordered to leave. If someone refuses, police are called.
Woodall-Vogg also walked the workers through how to handle challenges to voter eligibility based on a voter’s race or the language they speak. Such challenges are unacceptable, Woodall-Vogg said, and should get a warning as frivolous. An observer who makes a second such challenge would be ordered to leave.
Some poll workers who spoke to AP said they expect to see conflict, but they’re ready for it.
“I have a calling to serve,” said 70-year-old Andrea Nembhard, who has worked elections for more than a decade. She added: “I’m not afraid.”
Melody Villanueva, 46, said the same.
“I’m a problem solver, so I will de-escalate if necessary, and I will have to call the proper authority if necessary,” she said. “I am not one to fear much.”
Some workers acknowledged their nerves.
Averil Fletcher recounted calling the police during the August primary when a voter — convinced he had been deliberately locked out of the polling place — threw chairs and threatened workers. She had to wait 35 minutes for officers who had been busy elsewhere handling a pair of shootings.
Woodall-Vogg assured the managers that Fletcher’s experience “will never happen again.”
“If there is an election disturbance, if someone’s refusing to leave the polling place and you’ve issued them an order to leave, we have a direct line and there will be officers that will respond to support you,” Woodall-Vogg told the chief inspectors.
Federal law enforcement will also be on standby. Four assistant U.S. attorneys are assigned to oversee Election Day in Wisconsin and deal with threats of violence to election staff and complaints of voting rights concerns, and the FBI has stationed agents throughout the country to address allegations of election fraud and other election abuses, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Thanks to increased interest, the city hit full election staffing levels with two weeks to spare, which Woodall-Vogg said has never happened before.
”Usually it’s more panicking, filling in gaps,” Woodall-Vogg said.
That included five times as many partisan nominees to be election workers than in previous elections, but Woodall-Vogg said she’s not worried about bad actors because the system is designed to prevent issues. Election inspectors always have multiple eyes over their shoulder as they work: a second inspector is required to sign off for each task, and chief inspectors are monitoring all workers.
“Anyone who might have bad intentions, we would immediately, I think, be able to identify,” she said.
___ Harm Venhuizen contributed from Madison. Venhuizen and Savage are corps members for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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New capability enables radar imaging satellites to focus on a single point on Earth as they pass overhead, packing an unparalleled amount of information into a single collection.
HELSINKI, Finland, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in radar satellite persistent monitoring of the planet and an expert in natural catastrophe solutions, today announced a new imaging mode known as Dwell. With Dwell, ICEYE synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites remain focused on a specific point on the ground for an extended collection time. This unique long-duration imaging mode allows ICEYE satellites to capture significantly more information about the imaging target, creating a powerful new capability for imagery users. For example, Dwell can be used to determine the heading and speed of moving vehicles, and under some circumstances, Dwell can even enable the discovery of human-made objects that would otherwise remain hidden under tree canopy. The Dwell product is unique in commercial remote sensing and will transform how customers with demanding mission requirements exploit SAR imagery.
The Dwell image product is created from a 25-second collection of the imaging target, in contrast to the 10-second duration of a traditional high-resolution ICEYE Spot image. This longer-duration collection provides new information about activity on the ground while also improving the image fidelity over a traditional SAR image. The result is a powerful new imaging capability that will expand the use of SAR for critical applications. Importantly, when combined with ICEYE's day/night all-weather imaging capability and tactical responsiveness, Dwell provides an imagery capability that is superior to electro-optical collections.
The Dwell product is a bundle with three components:
- High-fidelity SAR image. A common feature in high-resolution SAR images is speckle, which is the result of the specific SAR collection geometry and gives SAR imagery a noise-like appearance. The extended collection time for a Dwell image enables a significantly larger synthetic aperture angle and produces pixels with an along-track resolution of 5 cm. Standard processing combines pixels together, a process called 'multi-looking', which significantly reduces the speckle artifacts. The result is a high-fidelity image with superior interpretability.
- Color subaperture image. A Dwell collection is particularly efficient at distinguishing human-made features, such as vehicles and buildings, from natural backgrounds such as tree canopy and vegetation. The color subaperture image preferentially distinguishes human-made features, allowing analysts to quickly find objects and features of interest among natural backgrounds.
- Video. The video is built from the multiple sub-images that comprise a Dwell collection. The video product enables determination of vehicle heading and speed during the 25-second collection, and provides additional context about activities and patterns of behavior.
"Dwell mode is ideal for customers who need to extract more information from our radar imagery, including movement and direction," said John Cartwright, Head of Data Product at ICEYE. "In the long term, the research community, scientists, the SAR community, and most importantly, our customers with demanding missions will benefit from this latest ICEYE innovation. This product is another element in using remote sensing to better understand and characterize what is happening and changing on the ground in all lighting and weather conditions," he said.
Dwell expands the powerful portfolio of high-tempo, day/night, all-weather imaging capabilities enabled by the ICEYE constellation. Today ICEYE offers a wide-area collection mode called Scan for large area search; an intermediate, higher-resolution mode called Strip for higher-resolution mapping and search, and highest-resolution Spot and Spot Extended Area for high-confidence monitoring and mapping applications. With the introduction of Dwell, users can now unlock new insights about their areas of interest, doing so with capabilities unique to the commercial SAR market.
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world's largest synthetic-aperture radar satellite constellation, the company enables objective, data-driven decisions for its customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring, and finance. ICEYE's data can be collected day or night and even through cloud cover.
For more information, please visit www.iceye.com.
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PARIS (AP) — Young people in France — including some who haven’t even entered the job market yet — are protesting Thursday against the government’s push to raise the retirement age.
Students plan to block access to some universities and high schools, and a youth-led protest is planned in Paris on Thursday, as part of nationwide strikes and demonstrations against the pension bill under debate in parliament.
For a generation already worried about inflation, uncertain job prospects and climate change, the retirement bill is stirring up broader questions about the value of work.
“I don’t want to work all my life and be exhausted at the end,” said Djana Farhaig, a 15-year-old who blocked her Paris high school with other students during a protest action last month. “It is important for us to show that the youth is engaged for its future.”
People in their teens and early 20s have taken part in protests against the retirement reform since the movement kicked off in January, but student groups and unions are seeking to call attention to young people's concerns Thursday.
President Emmanuel Macron wants to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 and make other changes he says are needed to keep the public pension system financially stable as the population ages. Opponents argue that wealthy taxpayers or companies should pitch in more to finance the system instead.
Quentin Queller, a 23-year-old student who attended an earlier round of protests, said, “64 is so far away, it is depressing.”
He questioned the idea that hard work equals happiness, arguing that “we should work less and have more free time.” He and others echoed concerns by older protesters that instead of working to live, France is moving toward a system where people would have to live for work.
At one protest, a teenage boy held a placard saying: “I don’t want my parents to die at work.”
Thomas Coutrot, an economist specializing in health and conditions of work, described a widespread sentiment that “work has become unbearable.”
“Young people perceive that the conditions of work are deteriorating and that workers don’t understand anymore why they work,” he said.
The young protesters include many supporters of the far-left France Unbowed party and other left-wing groups, but also others. They see it as a fundamental right to be able to live on a state pension, and perceive the bill as a rollback of hard-won social achievements.
Elisa Lepetit, 18, is already working part-time in a bar alongside her studies to become a teacher, and can’t afford to go on strike. But she supports the protests.
“I want to become a teacher, but I can’t see myself working until 64,” she said. “The goal after a lifetime of hard work is to be able to spend time with my family.”
Some take a more apocalyptic view, saying their time on Earth is already threatened by climate change. "Working until 67 when it will be over 55 degrees (Celsius) makes no sense,'' joked Anissa Saudemont, 29, whose job in the media sector is related to ecology.
While young people are often present at French protest movements, Paolo Stuppia, a sociologist at the Sorbonne and at California State Polytechnic University in Humboldt, said an especially large number are taking part in the campaign against the retirement bill.
They include people who also march for climate action, LGBTQ rights, or against racial and gender-based discrimination, Stuppia said, and who are making a link with a pension bill they also see as unfair.
“For young people, their future seems to be completely closed and this reform is part of a model they want to question,” Stuppia said. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/france-s-young-people-stand-up-against-higher-17828677.php | 2023-03-09 09:28:31 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/france-s-young-people-stand-up-against-higher-17828677.php |
Jazz Chisholm Player Prop Bets: Marlins vs. Cubs - April 28
Published: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
On Friday, Jazz Chisholm (.225 batting average in his past 10 games, with three home runs, two walks and seven RBI) and the Miami Marlins play the Chicago Cubs, whose starting pitcher will be Marcus Stroman. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET.
He had a one-hit showing in his most recent game (1-for-4) against the Braves.
Jazz Chisholm Game Info & Props vs. the Cubs
- Game Day: Friday, April 28, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: LoanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cubs Starter: Marcus Stroman
- TV Channel: BSFL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -189)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +525)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +195)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105)
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Jazz Chisholm At The Plate
- Chisholm is hitting .221 with a double, a triple, five home runs and seven walks.
- In 68.0% of his 25 games this season, Chisholm has picked up at least one hit. He's also had four multi-hit games.
- In five games this season, he has hit a long ball (20.0%, and 4.9% of his trips to the plate).
- Chisholm has driven in a run in nine games this year (36.0%), including one multiple-RBI game.
- He has scored at least once nine times this season (36.0%), including one multi-run game.
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Jazz Chisholm Home/Away Batting Splits
Cubs Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Cubs has a collective 9.5 K/9, the sixth-best in MLB.
- The Cubs have the fourth-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (3.35).
- Cubs pitchers combine to surrender 23 home runs (one per game), the sixth-fewest in the league.
- Stroman gets the start for the Cubs, his sixth of the season. He is 2-2 with a 2.17 ERA and 30 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty's last appearance was on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he threw five innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up six hits.
- The 31-year-old ranks 11th in ERA (2.17), 16th in WHIP (1.000), and 31st in K/9 (9.3) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner received league-wide recognition for his strong rookie season.
Wagner, the No. 8 pick in last year’s draft, was named to the NBA’s All-Rookie first team, the league announced Wednesday.
Wagner also finished fourth (two third-place votes) in the voting for Rookie of the Year that was awarded to Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes.
He’s the first Magic player to be named to an All-Rookie team since Elfrid Payton received All-Rookie first team honors after the 2014-15 season.
Wagner averaged 15.2 points (fourth among rookies), 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 30.7 minutes (79 starts in 79 appearances). His 1,197 points led all rookies.
He also shot 46.8% from the field — 51.1% on 2-pointers, 35.4% on 3-pointers — and 86.3% on free throws, finishing with a 55.9% true shooting percentage which is a formula that incorporates free throws and higher-value 3-point shots.
Wagner’s games played were the most by a rookie. He appeared in the first 78 games before missing three of the last four because of sprained ankles.
Wagner was named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in December after averaging 19.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists. His career-high 38 points in the Magic’s Dec. 28 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks were the second-most points scored by a rookie behind Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green’s 41 (April 10 vs. Atlanta Hawks).
Wagner is the 15th Magic player to earn All-Rookie honors, joining:
- Dennis Scott (first team, 1990-91);
- Stanley Roberts (second team, 1991-92);
- Shaquille O’Neal (first team, 1992-93);
- Penny Hardaway (first team, 1993-94);
- Matt Harpring (first team, 1998-99);
- Michael Doleac (second team, 1998-99);
- Chucky Atkins (second team, 1999-2000);
- Mike Miller (first team, 2000-01);
- Gordan Giriček (second team, 2002-03);
- Drew Gooden (first team, 2002-03);
- Dwight Howard (first team, 2004-05);
- Jameer Nelson (second team, 2004-05);
- Victor Oladipo (first team, 2013-14);
- Payton.
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