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BERLIN (AP) — An Indonesian art collective’s banner that was widely criticized as containing antisemitic elements was covered up at a major art show in Germany and was to be taken down on Tuesday, officials said.
The large installation by Taring Padi, titled “People’s Justice,” drew objections after it was put up in a central square in the city of Kassel as part of the documenta contemporary art show.
Criticism centered on the depiction on the banner of a soldier with the face of a pig, wearing a neckerchief with a Star of David and a helmet inscribed with the word “Mossad,” the name of Israel’s intelligence agency.
On Monday, the Israeli Embassy in Berlin said it was “appalled by the antisemitic elements” that were being shown in Kassel and called for their immediate removal from the exhibition. It said that “they have absolutely nothing to do with free expression of opinion, but are an expression of an old-style antisemitism.”
Organizers said Monday — three days after it went up — that the work would be covered up, in what they said was a joint decision with the art collective. On Tuesday, Kassel Mayor Christian Geselle said that it would be taken down altogether during the day.
Germany’s culture minister, Claudia Roth, said in a statement that its removal was “overdue” and “is only a first step.”
“More must follow,” she added. “It must be cleared up how it was possible for this mural with antisemitic figurative elements to be installed there.”
This year’s documenta, which already had faced antisemitism allegations, opened on Saturday.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page after the decision to cover the banner, Taring Padi insisted that the work — which it said was first exhibited at the South Australia Art Festival in Adelaide 20 years ago — “is in no way related” to antisemitism. It said “all of the figures depicted on the banner refer to symbolism that is widespread in Indonesia’s political context.”
“We are sorry that details of this banner are misunderstood other than their original purpose. We apologize for the injuries caused in this context,” it said. | https://www.pahomepage.com/entertainment-news/banner-being-removed-at-german-art-show-in-antisemitism-feud/ | 2022-06-22 04:47:55 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/entertainment-news/banner-being-removed-at-german-art-show-in-antisemitism-feud/ |
3rd annual 10-Minute Play Festival by Hudson Theatre Works
Hudson Theatre Works continues to celebrate its 10th anniversary with its annual 10 Minute Play Festival Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10 at 8 p.m.
The event will feature the Hudson Theatre Work company of players, The Forge, and new plays by Barbara Blatner, Joanne Hoersch, John Patrick Shanley, Lenny Hort, Richard Vetere, Sarah T Schwab and Zach Weed.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $10. You can find tickets online at https://www.hudsontheatreworks.org/. Hudson Theatre Works is located at 80 Hauxhurst Ave., Weehawken.
Celebrate the holidays at the Apple Tree House
The Museum of Jersey City History is inviting the public to celebrate the holiday season at the Apple Tree House on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m.
The afternoon will include art, music, historical exhibits, house tours, story reading, activities for kids, and on-site artist portraits sketches.
Guests at the event include Zach Herchen, director of Con Vivo Music with Nobuki Takamen; visual artists Athena Toledo; and art by Thomas J. Carlson of the Jersey City Art School.
The event is free to attend. The Apple Tree House is located at 298 Academy St., Jersey City.
Con Vivo concludes the year with pianist and violinist
Con Vivo Music is rounding out the year with one more concert in Jersey City with violinist James Keene and pianist HsinYi Tsai on Friday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., at the Barrow Mansion.
The show will open with Romantic composer Robert Schumann’s Fantasiestucke, which will be followed by Impressionist composer Claude Debussy’s Violin Sonata, their last major work. The show will then conclude with Johannes Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 2.
The show is free to attend. The Barrow Mansion is located at 83 Wayne St., Jersey City.
LSC After Dark plays the hits of Taylor Swift
Liberty Science Center is giving Taylor Swift fans who missed out on tickets for her Eras Tour a show of their own. The latest LSC After Dark starting Thursday, Dec. 22, will feature a Taylor Swift Laser Show set to her best-known hits in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium.
The show comes in the wake of the Ticketmaster debacle, which after an unprecedented high demand for presale tickets, caused the website to crash and led to the public on-sale to be cancelled, angering many fans and causing them to sue the website.
Liberty Science Center posted on their Instagram that “Taylor Swift may have crashed Ticketmaster, but so far she has NOT crashed LSC.org.”
Tickets to the 25-minute laser show can be purchased online at www.lsc.org by adding the show to a Dec. 21, through Jan. 1, 2023, general admission ticket. General admission tickets are $29.99 for adults, $26.99 for seniors, and $24.99 for children.
Liberty Science Center is located at 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City.
Dollar records returns to Iris Records
Iris Records gets close to what you can call a holiday party when dollar records returns on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11, from noon to 7 p.m.
The store will have a number of LPs + 12″ singles for a special dollar sale on the sidewalk and there might even be live DJs and pizza.
Iris Records is located at 109 Brunswick St., Jersey City.
Holiday market in North Bergen
The North Bergen Recreation Center will have its first Holiday Vendor Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a variety of crafts, toys, gifts, food, and desserts by local vendors.
Visitors can also get free pictures with Santa from noon to 3 p.m. Toys are also being collected for North Bergen’s annual Toy Drive and Christmas Giveaway to benefit North Bergen residents.
The North Bergen Recreation Center is located at 6300 Meadowview Ave., North Bergen.
Live play reading at Art House
Art House Gallery will host a live play reading inspired by Sybil’s Cave in Hoboken and written by playwright Maddie Dennis-Yates on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. The reading is free to attend.
The play reading will be followed by a Q&A History Panel moderated by Jim Peskin with librarian John Beekman from the Jersey City Library and Dennis-Yates.
You must RSVP to attend by sending an email to info@arthouseproductions.org. Art House Gallery is located at 345 Marin Blvd., Jersey City.
A night with Sean Kiely and friends at Fox & Crow
It’s going to be a Nice Night at the Fox & Crow on Thursday, Dec. 15, when musician Sean Kiely performs with some special guests from 7 to 10 p.m. Guests for the show are Hilary Hawke and Kayt Hester.
NYC musician and vocalist Hilary Hawke will be playing a set on the banjo and has coached celebrities such as Gael García Bernal, Lupita Nyong’o.
Kayt Hester, an artist that uses black tape as her medium, has been featured in the stage shows of rock bands such as the Pixies.
There will also be appearances by several local musicians. Fox & Crow is located at 594 Palisade Ave., Jersey City.
Pre-Kwanzaa drum circle
The Community Awareness Series of the Jersey City Library will have its pre-Kwanzaa community drum circle with Ubaka Hill on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miller Branch Library.
Percussion instruments will be available for use but those attending who have their own are welcome to bring them. The Miller Branch Library is located at 489 Bergen Ave., Jersey City. | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/12/holiday-events-taylor-swift-music-at-fox-crow-and-more.html | 2022-12-07 19:40:19 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/12/holiday-events-taylor-swift-music-at-fox-crow-and-more.html |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Najee Garvin played at three different colleges, the last being an HBCU. Being on an NBA court and wearing the NBA logo sometimes didn’t seem realistic.
He dealt with adversity after being arrested on an assault charge that was ultimately dropped. He went nearly two full years without playing a game. Garvin even became a cook at Chili’s to pay the bills.
On Monday, he wore that NBA logo after all.
Garvin was one of 28 players invited to the inaugural HBCU Showcase at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. With a few dozen scouts in the stands, and four former NBA players — all of them now at historically Black colleges and universities — doing the coaching, Garvin ran through drills and played in scrimmages, getting an audition like no other in his career.
“A job,” Garvin said, when asked what would make the day a success for him. “I’m just authentic. A job. Nowadays, it’s hard to get a job. You’ve got to be put in the right place, around the right people, who know the right stuff.”
The NBA is hoping that it put that combination of right place, right people and right stuff together — with this showcase the latest way the league hopes to give HBCU players opportunities.
There’s only one player from an HBCU school currently in the NBA, that being Robert Covington of the Los Angeles Clippers. No HBCU player has been drafted in a decade. Of the 30 rosters for teams in Las Vegas, only five featured an HBCU alum.
“I’m a visionary,” said Mo Williams, the former NBA guard who now coaches at Jackson State. “We have a lot of talent at the HBCU level that don’t get those invites to the NBA Combine, to Portsmouth, the G League Combine now, to things like that. We feel like those kids are talented enough to be professional athletes. This is a start.”
HBCU football players haven’t been left out of the spotlight. Some got the opportunity to showcase their talents in early February when the NFL hosted its first HBCU combine during Senior Bowl workouts.
The NBA has made strides for basketball players in recent years to address areas where it feels changes were needed. There are a record 15 Black coaches in the NBA right now, eight of those hires coming in the last year or so.
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game generated at least $3 million for HBCUs through donations to scholarship funds — and the exposure those schools got during the game was worth even more. The league has started a paid fellowship program that places HBCU students in jobs with the league office and with NBA and WNBA teams. And this past season, All-Star weekend included a game between Howard and Morgan State.
And now, the attention turns to individual players.
“The showcase is a chance for us to continue creating opportunity for the world’s best talent,” said Morgan Cato, an NBA vice president who is about to become an assistant general manager with the Phoenix Suns. “There’s a perception of HBCU programs not necessarily being able to turn out talent. But all of our investments from the league office are about creating opportunity, creating access, and letting great players really have the opportunity to be seen by teams.”
Many NBA players have spoken out in the last couple years about the need to help HBCU programs and improve the college experience for those players.
But there’s also a clear belief that if a player is good enough to play in the NBA — whether that player is at a Power 5 school, or overseas, or at a low-major school — someone from the league will find them.
“One thing that is undeniable is this is the best league in the world,” said Portland guard Damian Lillard, who played his college ball at Weber State and was still a lottery pick. “We want HBCUs to get more recognition. We want them to have better funding, better facilities and resources. It could be a lot better. I think that’s what has to happen.”
The showcase lasted a few hours and was basically an NBA practice: Williams, Bethune-Cookman coach Reggie Theus, Fisk coach Kenny Anderson and LeMoyne-Owen coach Bonzi Wells broke the groups into four teams, and after some drills, the players went through scrimmages.
It’s still a longshot that any of the 28 makes the NBA. But Monday might have been a step in the right direction toward getting another HBCU player to the league.
“Why hasn’t it happened? Let’s call a spade a spade: They’re not looking,” Anderson said. “The kids are not getting looked at.”
Wells said he has yet to see a pro scout at any of his team’s home games. But he presses on, insisting that he must keep trying to do his part to raise the HBCU profile at both the college and pro level, much in the same way that Deion Sanders has done with football at Jackson State.
“If we don’t do this, who will?” Wells said. “Who will? This is a blessing for us to be coaches. It’s tough for former NBA players to get jobs, and be head coaches. This is a blessing for us to have the platform that we have.”
There might be a G League opportunity for some of these players; that was the path Covington took on his way to the NBA after going undrafted. Playing internationally is another option. Former Prairie View A&M player Jawaun Daniels said he’d even listen if the Harlem Globetrotters came calling.
“My mind is always open to everything,” Daniels said.
All 28 of the players are dreamers. And maybe Monday got them one step closer to where they want to ultimately be.
“Today is the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Garvin, who played at Charlotte, Nicholls State and Hampton. “No matter where, no matter what level, it’s all about getting a job. We’ve all been overlooked, all at the bottom of the pole, and today reminds us that we can still find our way to the top.”
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BANGOR -- "We noticed one a couple weeks ago and then we had two back-to-back nights."
What Mason's Brewing Company owner Jake Bridges is referring to here is known as a "dine and dash," or when diners leave an establishment without paying.
Seeing an increase in the amount of dine and dash incidents, he decided to do something.
Bridges took to Facebook, singling out those who took off without paying with a picture of them and their faces covered with smiley faces, calling them mason's guests of the week.
"We thought hey, we're going to throw this out there to see one maybe get these people to pay and also bring attention to it," said Bridges.
In just a day, the post generated a ton of comments calling out the guilty parties and demanding they settle up.. Inside the restaurant, customers agreed: dine and dashers deserve this.
"People should be held accountable for making those choices and when you make a decision that negatively impacts your community, your community should hold you accountable," said Mackenzie Fittswood, a Scarborough resident.
"People that do are a different tier of morality... It's just a little disrespectful," said Emily Hodgdon, a Waterville resident.
Bridges understands people can sometimes make mistakes. However, he highlights the importance of the unwritten rule in the restaurant industry.
"I want you to enjoy yourself. Great food, great drinks. Have just a overall wonderful experience and we're in the business of hospitality, so the agreement is that you pay," said Bridges. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/masons-identifies-dine-and-dashers/article_36edcea4-d00d-11ed-820d-b7908521369e.html | 2023-03-31 22:46:27 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/masons-identifies-dine-and-dashers/article_36edcea4-d00d-11ed-820d-b7908521369e.html |
At one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the country, Gatorade was splashing onto the 18th green.
Aldarra Golf Club in Sammamish has five pages of rules governing the members, but it’s likely that pouring sports drinks onto the freshly trimmed ryegrass fell into the unwritten rules category.
The Huskies chose to blissfully ignore the protocol. Senior Noah Woolsey had just tapped in for par to secure the Pac-12 Championship, and the celebration was flowing. Gatorade was splashing from bottles and Woolsey was carried out on the shoulders of his teammates, a picture that is likely framed in head coach Alan Murray’s office.
Hoisting up Woolsey’s right leg was RJ Manke, boasting a joyous grin. The senior duo excelled last season. Now, their legacy is reflected in pictures as they continue their next chapter at the professional level.
Losing two superstars would have sent most teams into a rebuilding period, but not Washington. Murray has a surplus of pieces that can fill these holes to remain in title contention, and it starts with senior Petr Hruby.
As one of the few remaining seniors on the team, Hruby aims to become the veteran leader within the program. He shined during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, where he earned Pac-12 Golfer of the Month before college golf ultimately shut down. The Czech Republic native took a step back during his sophomore season but began to regain his footing throughout last year. A mainstay at the top of the leaderboard, Hruby finished four of the last five tournaments in the top three of Washington’s finishers.
On most golf teams, junior Teddy Lin would have been the star. At Washington, he was largely overshadowed. This year, the Taiwan native finally has the spotlight to himself and plans to make the most of it. Lin finished on the All-Pac-12 second team last season, and turned heads at tournaments throughout the year, notably finishing as a medalist at the Duck Invitational with a 9-under-par. If Lin continues his consistent play, a few more individual medals are likely in store for his junior season.
Perhaps the most exciting piece of the revamped roster is the addition of Joshua Koo. The incoming freshman had a summer to remember, which was capped off by a second-place finish at the Junior America’s Cup, a tournament that showcases the best junior talent in the west region of North America. This finish followed an impressive showing in the U.S. Junior Amateur, where Koo advanced to the round of 16 in the unique matchplay format.
While Murray will debut a reconstructed roster from last season, head coach Mary Lou Mulfur will have the luxury of penciling in a nearly identical roster for the women’s golf program.
Mulfur, who begins her 40th season directing the Huskies, has all five starters returning from last year’s NCAA Regionals team. Despite the continuity, the Huskies have their work cut out for them as they move past a winless season last year. The team especially struggled to close out tournaments, an issue that became particularly relevant toward the end of the year.
The difficult final stretch of the season consisted of a stop at Chambers Bay Golf Course, before traveling to Eugene, Oregon for the Pac-12 Championships and Ann Arbor, Michigan for the NCAA Regionals. Washington would finish the first rounds of each of these tournaments in 2nd place, a tie for 3rd place, and a tie for 2nd place, respectively. The Huskies would fail to win any of these tournaments.
Luckily for Washington, Camille Boyd is familiar with the top of leaderboards. If the Huskies aim to take home a team title this year, the Yorba Linda, California native will have to repeat her stellar season. The junior was the top finisher for the Huskies in seven out of their 12 tournaments, earning her an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Boyd took home the lone piece of hardware for the Washington team last season, winning the individual title at the Juli Inkster Invitational with the lowest score under par in a three-round tournament in Washington’s history.
Poised for a breakout year is junior Stefanie Deng, who put her talent on display toward the back half of the season. The top finisher for Washington at the Pac-12 Championship, she has the skill set to be a consistent presence at the top of the leaderboard. This leap will only come if Deng can overcome her struggles in the third round, where she carded a combined 39-over-par.
A player to keep an eye on is Mount Rainier High School product, sophomore Kennedy Knox. Before teeing off for the first time as a Husky, Knox had a stellar summer that consisted of five tournament wins, setting expectations sky high for her freshman year. Knox’s rounds routinely displayed flashes of potential, but she often struggled to emerge from the middle of Washington’s leaderboard. If the sophomore begins to settle in during her second year with the Huskies, while limiting the costly high-scoring rounds, she’ll emerge as a fresh face on the Huskies’ top finishers list.
Expectations remain high for the two programs entering this season, and they seek to exceed them when they tee off this month. The men’s team will tee off Friday, Sept. 9 at the Maui Jim Invitational in Scottsdale, Arizona. The women’s team has a few more weeks of preparation before teeing off Friday, Sept. 23rd at the Mason Rudolph Invitational in Nashville, Tennessee.
Reach reporter Ty Gilstrap at sports@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @ty_gilstrap
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The reprieve is over. Just as the American economy is struggling with high inflation and interest rates, the coming resumption of student loan payments poses yet another potential challenge.
The suspension of federal student loan payments, which took effect at the height of the pandemic in 2020, expires late this summer. Interest will start accruing again in September. Payments will resume in October.
Though many hoped their loans might at least be lightened, the Supreme Court last week struck down a Biden administration plan that would have given millions of people some relief from the return of the loan payments. The Biden plan would have canceled up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million borrowers; 20 million would have had their loans erased entirely. The court ruled that the plan exceeded the government’s authority.
The restart of those payments will force many people to start paying hundreds of dollars in loans each month — money they had been spending elsewhere for the past three years. Their pullback in spending on goods and services won't likely make a serious dent in the $26 trillion U.S. economy, the world's largest. Any pain instead will likely be concentrated in a few industries, notably e-commerce companies, bars and restaurants and some major retailers.
Even if all that won't be enough to weaken overall economic growth, the shift in spending by many young adults could inject further uncertainty into an economy already beset by uncertainties, from whether the Fed will manage to tame inflation and halt its interest rate hikes to whether a recession is destined to strike by next year, as many economists still fear.
Josh Bivens, chief economist at the Economic Policy Institute think tank, suggested that the likely hit to the economy might amount to perhaps one-third of a percentage point of gross domestic product — the nation's total output of goods and services — or about $85 billion or $90 billion a year.
It's “not trivial, but it’s not huge,’’ Bivens said. “At the macro level, my guess is that it won’t be a game-changer.’’
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The continued willingness of consumers to spend has kept the economy humming despite more than a year of dramatically rising interest rates. Consumers have had the financial wherewithal to load up Amazon shopping carts, go out for dinner and buy everything from lawn furniture to new refrigerators, in part because the government spent around $5 trillion since 2020 to cushion the economic damage from COVID-19.
But those pandemic relief programs, including the student loan moratorium, are ending and adding to the obstacles the economy is facing.
The suspension of loan payments “had given people a bit more money in the pocket, and they’ve gone out and they’ve spent that money,’’ said Neil Saunders, managing director of the GlobalData Retail consultancy.
Deutsche Bank analysts who follow the retail industry estimate that the resumption of the loan payments could shrink consumer spending by $14 billion a month, or an average of $305 per borrower. The biggest blow, they say, will likely be absorbed by online commerce and mail-order companies and by restaurants and bars.
Among the individual companies that could be hurt, according to the Deutsche Bank analysis, are Macy’s, Target and Kohl’s. The largest retailer, Walmart, is thought to be insulated from major damage because of its grocery business. (Walmart is also the nation's largest grocer.)
Dollar stores and other discounters might even benefit if more financially squeezed consumers turn to bargain-hunting.
Jan Hatzius, chief economist at Goldman Sachs, and his colleagues say they expect the end of the student loan moratorium to impose a “modest drag’’ on the economy, shaving 0.2% off growth in consumer spending this year. The dent to spending would have been half as much, they say, if the Supreme Court had allowed the Biden debt forgiveness program to proceed.
The economy has endured a wild ride since COVID-19 hit in early 2020. A deep recession engulfed the economy in March and April that year. Massive government aid fueled a rebound of surprising speed, strength and resilience.
But it came at a price: Surging demand from consumers overwhelmed the world’s factories, ports and freight yards, resulting in delays, shortages — and much higher prices. Inflation surged last year to heights not seen since the early 1980s.
In response, the Fed began jacking up its benchmark short-term rate in March 2022. Since then, it’s raised its key rate 10 times. Higher borrowing costs have had the intended effect of slowing the economy and price acceleration. From a year-over-year peak of 9.1% in June 2022, consumer price inflation fell to 4% in May. Yet that’s still twice the Fed’s 2% target. So the central bank has signaled that more rate hike are likely this year.
At the same time, the government has been phasing out pandemic relief. Extended unemployment aid ended in September 2021. An expansion of the food stamps program ended this year.
The savings that Americans had socked away beginning at the peak of the pandemic — when they were receiving government relief checks and saving money while hunkered down at home — are evaporating. Fed researchers have reported that any “excess’’ pandemic savings probably dried up in the first three months of 2023.
Despite everything, the economy has proved surprisingly durable. The government last week sharply upgraded its estimate of January-through-March economic growth to a 2% annual rate and said consumers were spending at their fastest pace in nearly two years. Factor in a still-robust job market — employers keep hiring briskly, and unemployment, at 3.7%, is barely above a half-century low — and the economy has repeatedly outrun predictions, first sounded more than a year ago, that a recession was inevitable.
“The economy has really powered through it,’’ Bivens said. “So what is the straw that breaks the camel’s back? My guess is it’s not this. I don’t think it’s a big-enough thing.’’
Still, Bivens said, he worries about the Fed rate hikes and federal cutbacks, including the end of the student loan payment moratorium, “throwing more contractionary shocks’’ at an American economy that has defied the doubters — at least for now.
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AP Retail Writer Anne D'Innocenzio contributed to this report from New York. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/retailers-beware-resumption-of-student-loan-payments-may-lead-buyers-to-cut-back-spending/3289467/ | 2023-07-04 18:11:20 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/retailers-beware-resumption-of-student-loan-payments-may-lead-buyers-to-cut-back-spending/3289467/ |
Claire Danes has welcomed another baby into her homeland.
The Fleishman Is in Trouble star gave birth to her third child—a baby girl—with husband Hugh Dancy, a rep for the couple confirmed to People on July 11.
The newborn joins older brothers Cyrus, 10, and Rowan, 4. No additional details were given.
News of the baby's arrival comes six months after Danes' head-turning pregnancy reveal at the 2023 Golden Globes, showing off her growing baby bump in a white Giambattista Valli gown that featured diamond-embellished straps, keyhole cutout and large pink satin bow.
During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in late January, Danes joked that her older kids were "less than thrilled" when they learned they had a sibling on the way.
"Cyrus was sort of resigned to it," she explained. "I mean, the worst has already happened. His name is Rowan."
The actress quipped at the time that Rowan felt he had "more at stake" being the youngest child for so long. "He was categorically opposed to the idea," she recalled. "He said, 'Yeah, no, no. I don't like it. I don't like it.'"
As for Cyrus and Rowan? She said the boys have since moved on to debating baby names.
"They have opinions," she shared, "and they're all pretty absurd."
E! News has reached out to Danes and Dancy's rep for comment but hasn't heard back. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1379536/claire-danes-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-no.-3-with-hugh-dancy?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories | 2023-07-11 20:15:12 | 1 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1379536/claire-danes-gives-birth-welcomes-baby-no.-3-with-hugh-dancy?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories |
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – Chick-fil-A is known for its relatively fast drive-thru and being closed on Sunday, but one south Florida chain is being recognized for its new workweek.
A Chick-fil-A location in Miami is testing out a three-day workweek for its employees, whereby one group of workers — or one “pod,” as the operator calls it — handles three 13- to 14-hour shifts per week, while another “pod” handles the others.
Operator Justin Lindsey, speaking with QSR Magazine, said the system was implemented back in February, and has since resulted in a 100% retention rate among the store’s management. A recent job listing for one of the three-day positions attracted over 420 applicants, he added.
Lindsey told QSR he created the pods after his employees joked about being exhausted.
“They’re literally working 70 hours a week, week in and week out,” he told the outlet.
Lindsey further claimed that the system creates a competitive atmosphere, wherein both pods “actively compete” with each other, QSR reported.
Creating the pods hasn’t only seen a positive reaction from employees, but reportedly a positive jump in sales, too. Lindsey’s Chick-fil-A location is on track to produce $17 million in sales for FY 2022, or more than double the sales of the average freestanding Chick-fil-A location, according to QSR.
Lindsey, however, claimed his main concern was providing his employees with a better work/life balance.
“I’m truly, from the bottom of my heart, I’m doing this because I think it’s the right thing to do for you and for your families and for your school and for whatever that might be,” Lindsey told QSR.
A representative for Chick-fil-A told Nexstar that several other Chick-fil-A restaurant operators have since reached out to Lindsey for tips on implementing their own similar workweeks. The rep stressed, however, that Chick-fil-A has no plans to institute or begin testing the idea across its restaurants. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/chick-fil-a-location-in-florida-offers-3-day-workweek-gets-hundreds-of-applications/ | 2022-11-02 19:48:29 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/chick-fil-a-location-in-florida-offers-3-day-workweek-gets-hundreds-of-applications/ |
DEREK ALLEN CRUM, 42, of Louisa, Ky., son of Teresa Colkmire of Catlettsburg, Ky., and David Crum of Louisa, died Oct. 7 at home. Funeral service at 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at Young Funeral Home, Louisa, Ky. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to help offset funeral expenses.
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How to Watch Women's Libema Open Today : Live Stream and More - June 11
Published: Jun. 11, 2023 at 2:45 AM EDT|Updated: 51 minutes ago
At Autotron Rosmalen today, No. 154-ranked Priscilla Hon will play No. 217 Natalija Stevanovic, the headliner of a six-match schedule in the qualifying qualification final of the Libema Open. For the live stream, head to NBC.
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- Round: Qualifying round
- Date: June 11
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- Venue: Autotron Rosmalen
- Location: Rosmalen, Netherlands
- Court Surface: Grass
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- Hon has not won any of her three tournaments this year, with an overall match record of 2-3.
- The 28-year-old Stevanovic, who is still seeking her first tournament title of 2023, is 4-4 this year.
- Hon has played five matches this year across all court types, and 21.8 games per match.
- In terms of serve/return winning percentages this year, Hon has won 60.0% of her games on serve, and 29.0% on return.
- Stevanovic is averaging 23.3 games per match in her eight matches played this year across all court types, with a 47.8% game winning percentage.
- Stevanovic is 30-for-50 in service games (for a winning percentage of 60.0%) and 14-for-49 in return games (28.6%) on all surfaces.
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"Overdrive" Marks de Witte's First US-Centric Campaign within the KNTXT Label;
Celebration Includes a NYC Takeover Consisting of an Extra Butter Merchandise Pop Up + Performances at The Brooklyn Mirage
NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Techno powerhouse, Charlotte de Witte releases her highly anticipated EP, Overdrive as the anchor to her larger Overdrive Campaign within the KNTXT Label. Following de Witte's breakthrough to the top of the electronic music scene in 2019 with her signature sonic approach that refuses to be boxed in, Overdrive is a reflection of this ethos. The EP aims to showcase street style that is both rough and energizing, while delivering high-energy tracks meant to pull listeners into the fast-paced thrill that unlocks one's turbocharged version of themselves. Pre-Save Link HERE.
"While making Overdrive, I didn't fully realize how applicable the lyrics are to my philosophy of life," said de Witte. "The fast-paced tempo, which goes full force without looking back, is all about the feeling of being on the edge and living life to the fullest."
Best known for her "dark and stripped-back" brand of techno and underground music, DJ, record producer, and label head de Witte pushes the boundaries of the electronic genre with music that has a distinct and unforgettable sound that is uniquely her own. De Witte's innovative ability allows her to seamlessly blend genres and styles that have won her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.
CdW x NYC Takeover
De Witte is set to debut the Overdrive EP for the first time at upcoming shows at The Brooklyn Mirage in New York City on May 18 and May 19, 2023. The shows will serve as an ode to the raw fierce spirit that breathes in the corners of the city. The Brooklyn Mirage shows are one aspect within the Overdrive Campaign, which includes a larger New York City takeover, consisting of a KNTXT pop-up apparel store at Extra Butter on the Lower East Side.
The KNTXT pop-up at Extra Butter, May 17 - May 20, will offer exclusive merchandise and apparel with designs inspired by the EP and feature guest performances from artists from and related to the label. It will also mark the first time KNTXT merchandise will be sold in the United States, making it an eagerly awaited event for fans.
"Overdrive is a love story between hip hop and techno, it's inspired by both genres, but coated in a techno jacket," said de Witte. "It's meant to be played loud while driving at night and watching the city lights pass by, and where better to experience that than in New York City?"
Overdrive marks de Witte's first release since her single "High Street," and first EP on her KNTXT label since her last EP, "Apollo" which was released in October 2022 as well as her collaboration with fellow techno artist Enrico Sangiuliano on the "Reflection" EP in March 2023. De Witte had previously worked with Sangiuliano on their remix of "The Age Of Love", which amassed over 40 million streams on Spotify and achieved certified gold status in Belgium. De Witte's other recent releases include her "Universal Consciousness" EP in 2022 and her "Formula" EP in 2021, which featured the chart-topping lead track "Doppler".
ABOUT CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
Charlotte de Witte is a techno phenomenon. A poster child of a global movement who is dead set on exploring the outer fringes of electronic music and standing at the frontline of the ever-growing techno scene. Her trademark style is reflected not just in her meticulously crafted productions and carefully composed DJ sets but also in the sound of many contemporary techno artists, verifying her status as a trailblazer in the global electronic music movement. The KNTXT label owner's career keeps surging at breakneck speed, and we might only have seen the beginning.
ABOUT KNTXT
KNTXT is a techno-focused record label founded by Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte in 2019. The label has become a hub for de Witte to showcase her own music as well as to promote up-and-coming artists in the techno scene. KNTXT has established itself as a purveyor of quality techno releases that appeal to a wide audience. With a strong emphasis on quality music, a commitment to supporting emerging talent, and a passion for the techno genre, KNTXT has become a respected name in the electronic music industry.
ABOUT EXTRA BUTTER
In 2007, an idea was born to combine passions for Film, Fashion and The Culture. Today, Extra Butter (EB) is a premium and progressive New York boutique and independent lifestyle brand. EB has built its name through a unique approach by curating a best-in-class assortment of products, exceptional customer service, and a signature cinematic experience in its flagship store in New York City's iconic Lower East Side neighborhood, and its brand new store in Long Island City, Queens. The EB brand has become a global presence through collaborations with influential tastemakers and top-tier fashion brands, and it continues to captivate an ever growing global audience through private label apparel, accessory lines and unique product launch activations. Extra Butter has also collaborated with The North Face, Asics, Saucony, Reebok, Adidas, and many more. For more information, visit extrabutterny.com.
ABOUT BROOKLYN MIRAGE
The Brooklyn Mirage is the crown jewel of New York City entertainment and one of the most iconic venues in the world. As part of Avant Gardner's 80,000 square foot complex that occupies an entire city block of East Williamsburg, The Brooklyn Mirage features a 200 foot wide, 15k resolution video wall, the largest permanent installation of its kind in the world. Voted North America's 'Best Large Club' by DJ Mag, The Brooklyn Mirage has welcomed sold out shows featuring today's top acts and emerging global stars including Drake, Turnstile, Glass Animals, Carl Cox, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Marshmello, Rüfüs Du Sol, SOFI TUKKER, Tiësto, and many more.
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KNTXT x Brooklyn Mirage show 1 → Thursday, 05/18
KNTXT Konnected x Brooklyn Mirage show 2 (SOLD OUT) → Friday, 05/19
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DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland high school student was shot and wounded Thursday during a fight near the football stadium on school grounds, officials said.
A large group of students witnessed the shooting around 10 a.m. and ran inside Suitland High School after multiple shots were fired, Prince George's County Public Schools tweeted. The school in District Heights, less than 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) outside Washington, D.C., was locked down for the safety of students and staff, officials said.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Herbert Jones scored a career-high 35 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-131 in overtime Wednesday night and clinch a play-in spot.
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Jones' fast-break dunk capped a decisive 10-0 run to open the extra period. The surge started with a pair of 3s by Trey Murphy III, who hit seven 3s in the game and finished with 30 points.
The Pelicans combined to hit 21 3s, including five by Jones, who is known more as a defender than a scorer and was left wide open on several of his perimeter baskets.
CJ McCullum hit six from deep and finished with 31 points and 10 rebounds for New Orleans, while Brandon Ingram overcame a slow start and hit a slew of clutch shots to wind up with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
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The victory guarantees the Pelicans at least a top- 10 finish in the Western Conference, good enough to get into the play-in. The question is what seeding they'll have after their final two games.
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 40 points, nine rebounds and four blocks for Memphis, which led for most of regulation despite resting Ja Morant (left hip), Luke Kennard (right ankle) and Xavier Tillman (right ankle).
Despite those absences, Memphis surged in front by 19 late in the second quarter when Brooks hit a 10-foot turnaround fade to make it 69-50.
The Grizzlies led for most of regulation and were up 101-89 in the fourth quarter when the Pelicans stunningly turned the game on its head with a 22-6 run during which they made seven 3s — four by Murphy. That put New Orleans in front 111-107 and had the crowd roaring and out of their seats as Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins called timeout.
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Ingram, who scored 10 in the last 3:39 of regulation, hit a 16-foot, pull-up jumper in the face of tight defense from Dillon Brooks to make it 123-118 with 14.3 seconds left, and Trey Murphy III made it 124-118 when he hit one of two free throws with 11 seconds to go.
Memphis then remarkably forced overtime with a 6-0 run in the last five seconds, starting with Brooks' corner 3 as he was fouled by Jones.
Brooks missed the free throw, apparently on purpose in hopes of his team getting a rebound, but New Orleans got it and called timeout, only to turn the ball over on an offensive foul during and inbound.
New Orleans then fouled Desmond Bane on the dribble with 2.6 seconds left, and he hit one free throw before purposely missing the second. Jaren Jackson rebounded and was fouled as he tried to put the ball back up with 0.4 on the clock. Jackson hit two free throws to tie it at 124.
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Grizzlies: Brooks finished with 25 points, while Bane had 24. Tyus Jones had 13 points, 12 assists and four steals. ... Outscored the Pelicans 70-34 in the paint and outrebounded New Orleans 49-44.
Pelicans: Had three players with 30 points in a game for the first time in franchise history. ... Need one more victory in their last two games to finish with a winning regular season record for the first time since 2017-18, when they went 48-34. ... Shot 50% (44 of 88), including 21 of 39 (53.8%) from 3.
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Grizzlies: At Milwaukee on Friday night.
Pelicans: Host New York on Friday night.
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WASHINGTON (AP)Jayla Everett scored 20 points and No. 25 St. John’s dominated the second quarter to roll to a 68-48 win over Georgetown on Saturday, extending the best start in Red Storm history to 13-0.
Unique Drake made four of five 3-pointers and added 18 points for St. John’s (4-0 Big East), which is now three-shy of its longest winning streak set in the 1983-84 season. Kadaja Bailey added 12 points and Jillian Archer had nine with 17 rebounds.
Kelsey Ransom scored 13 points for the Hoyas (8-6, 1-4).
The Red Storm, ranked in consecutive weeks for the first time since February of 2014, outscored the Hoyas 26-8 in the second quarter for a 40-17 halftime lead. St. John’s hit 11 of 16 shots, including three 3-pointers and outrebounded Georgetown, 10-4. Archer and Bailey both had seven points.
The Hoyas scored the first basket of the game but Everett scored the next three, including a pair of 3-pointers, and the Red Storm pulled away.
Ahead 14-9 after one quarter, a Danielle Patterson’s 3 capped a 7-0 run for a 21-11 lead. Following two Georgetown baskets, St. John’s scored 14 straight, the first five from Archer.
St. John’s, which has limited opponents to 53.8 points, hounded the Hoyas into 1 of 12 from 3-point range at 32% shooting overall (18 of 57). The Red Storm had 10 3s, four each from Drake and Everett.
St. John’s heads to Seton Hall for a game on Wednesday while the Hoyas go to Villanova.
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America’s relationship with its national anthem is complicated. Author Mark Claguesays it both “echoes the past and gives voice to our present.”
Clague is an author and musicologist. His new book on the history of Francis Scott Key’s most famous work is called “O Say Can You Hear.”
It is ananthem that resounds with the hopes of many. It also serves as witness to a country of many contradictions. There are parts we never sing anymore.
Our guide on this historical and musical journey is Joseph Horowitz. He says America’s national anthem iscontroversial today for three main reasons:
The first is that Francis Scott Key, who wrote the words, owned slaves. The second is that Key wrote a little-known third verse that references “hireling and slave” – and we’re not really sure what that’s about. And the third reason is that we’re scrutinizing our notion of the U.S. as a historic “land of the free” as never before.
If the anthem is a problem, Davone Tines has proposed one solution: replace it with “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This song was composed around 1900 by the brothers James Weldon and R. Rosamond Johnson. Beginning around World War I, it became known as the “Black national anthem.”
Whether it is on this day, or those other days when hope and history rhymes, Americans will take to their feet and sing that their flag is still there.
This is a “More Than Music” production, scripted and edited by Joseph Horowitz. The technical producer was Peter Bogdanoff. Earlier ‘More Than Music’ programs can be found here, here, here and here.
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Federal highway regulators have proposed new fuel economy standards that would require cars to improve their fuel economy by 2% every year, and light trucks by 4% each year, through 2032.
Environmental groups say the new rules are insufficiently ambitious, given the urgent need to fight climate change. The major automaker trade group says it's reviewing the proposal.
Under the proposed standards from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, fleet-wide fuel economy for new vehicles would be pushed close to 58 miles per gallon by 2032. That's up from the 49 mpg required by 2026 under the current iteration of the rules. (Because of how fuel economy is calculated for these regulations, the actual miles per gallon drivers would see on the road would be significantly lower, even for compliant vehicles.)
Automakers face hefty fees when they fall short of fuel economy requirements, which are known as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards.
The proposal will be open for public comment for 60 days.
Rules come after EPA's ambitious push toward EVs
Vehicle fuel economy and emissions in the U.S. are regulated by three different bodies. California, a state with unique influence, sets increasingly stringent requirements that other states can choose to follow. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates vehicle emissions nationwide, including pollution and greenhouse gases. And NHTSA regulates fuel economy, with an original mandate of improving America's energy security by reducing reliance on oil.
At one point the three bodies coordinated to set shared standards, but they have since split back apart. But under the Biden administration, all three are pushing in the same general direction: EVs. Electric vehicles use no gasoline and have no tailpipe emissions, and even counting the emissions from manufacturing them and producing electricity, they are cleaner than similar hybrids, and significantly cleaner than conventional gas- and diesel-powered vehicles.
California is now pushing for 100% electric vehicles by 2035. As for the EPA, earlier this year it proposed standards for vehicle emissions that surprised the auto industry with their ambitious push toward electric vehicles. The EPA's standards, if approved, would result in electric vehicles making up 67% of new vehicle sales by 2032.
Currently, EVs make up just over 7% of sales. BloombergNEF recently projected they're on pace to hit 28% by 2026. That's rapid growth — but not on track to hit the EPA's target. Analysts have also found that even recent, significant announcements in charging infrastructure fall short of what a rapid transition to EVs would require.
Environmentalists and the EV industry largely celebrated the EPA's proposal, while the trade group representing legacy automakers has called the proposal "neither reasonable nor achievable."
As EVs increase, what about fuel economy?
The EPA rules were crafted so they would be essentially impossible to meet without producing zer0-emission vehicles. NHTSA's fuel economy standards, in contrast, have to be designed so they could be met just by making gas and diesel vehicles more efficient.
However, as manufacturers make more EVs, it will help them meet the fuel economy standards, which are calculated across a manufacturers' entire fleet.
Behind the new standards is a big question for the auto industry: how much money needs to be put into improving gas-powered vehicles if the future is mostly electric? Some automakers argue that money spent improving their gas-powered vehicles will just hamper their ability to switch to EVs. Currently, gas-powered vehicles are more profitable than electric ones for legacy automakers, and revenue from internal combustion vehicles is funding EV investments.
Environmental groups, meanwhile, say the industry needs to go electric and simultaneously make much greener gas-powered cars, given that gas-powered cars built today could drive for decades.
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, while still parsing the rules, noted that it appears "at first glance" like NHTSA tried to align its standards with the EPA's standards. On the one hand, the Alliance has objected to those standards as unrealistic. On the other hand, the group does strongly prefer for the various standards to match up as much as possible.
Early feedback from environmental groups, meanwhile, argued NHTSA should push for faster improvements in gas-powered vehicles.
"Given the pace of technological change and urgent need to conserve energy, it's clear that these standards could be even more ambitious than NHTSA's proposal," Dave Cook, senior vehicles analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists' Clean Transportation Program, said in a statement.
Faster improvement for trucks
One element of the proposal has long been a focus for environmentalists: Stricter standards for trucks.
U.S. vehicles have gotten significantly more efficient over time. However, many of those gains were effectively erased as larger vehicles, like SUVs, replaced fuel-sipping sedans on America's roads.
Vehicle standards have helped drive that improved efficiency. But critics have noted that by having looser standards for larger vehicles, those same rules also contributed to the increase in SUVs and trucks.
The proposed new fuel economy standards would require SUVs and pick-ups to improve at a faster clip than smaller vehicles because there is "more room to improve" the fuel economy of larger vehicles, as NHTSA puts it — and because improved economy in those vehicles will have a disproportionate benefit given their popularity and the amount of fuel they consume.
Large, feature-packed, not-very-fuel-efficient trucks are a major money-driver for the Detroit 3. General Motors and Stellantis (formerly known as Fiat Chrysler) have each paid out more than $100 million in fees for CAFE non-compliance over the last six years, according to NHTSA's public data.
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SEATTLE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier is expanding its 737 MAX fleet with an order for 52 airplanes, exercising options for an additional 42 737-10 and 10 737-9 jets. With the order, the airline is advancing its efforts to build one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the industry.
"This investment secures aircraft to optimize our growth through the next decade, which we know will be a formidable competitive advantage," said Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci. "We're proud of the strong financial foundation that uniquely positions Alaska to make this commitment to our future, and of the fantastic partnership we share with our hometown aircraft manufacturer at Boeing."
The 737 MAX family provides the carrier with enhanced reliability and improved fuel efficiency to help meet its short- and long-term growth strategy. With the new agreement, Alaska's unfilled orderbook for 737 MAXs totals more than 100 jets. By the end of 2023, the airline expects to have an all-Boeing mainline fleet.
"As Alaska Airlines sustainably grows its fleet, the 737 MAX family offers environmental performance and flexibility to expand service across its route network," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Built in our Renton factory near Alaska's headquarters in Washington state, these airplanes will carry passengers to destinations for years to come."
Alaska Airlines currently operates 35 737-9 airplanes, which the airline configures to seat 178 passengers. With Boeing's largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, the airline will utilize the 737-10 to provide further route flexibility and service. The 737-10 can seat 204 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range of 3,100 nautical miles.The 737 MAX reduces fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
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NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. ("Playstudios" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MYPS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Playstudios and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On February 1, 2021, Acies Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, announced that it had reached a merger agreement with Playstudios, a privately-held gaming company incorporated under the laws of Delaware (the "Merger"). On June 21, 2021, Playstudios announced that it had completed the Merger and that the Company would begin trading on the Nasdaq as "PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc." on June 22, 2021.
On August 11, 2021, Playstudios released its financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The financial results reported for the quarter were finalized on June 30, 2021, just nine days after the Merger closed. At that time, Playstudios revealed for the first time that the launch of its flagship game, Kingdom Boss, was being delayed until later in the year and investors should expect decreased revenues and profits during the year as a result.
On this news, Playstudios' stock price fell $0.66 per share, or 11.48%, to close at $5.09 per share on August 12, 2021.
Then, on February 24, 2022, Playstudios issued a press release summarizing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, and held an earnings call to discuss the Company's results. On that call, Playstudios' Chief Executive officer attributed the Company's failure to meet projections made for revenue and earnings to the failure to launch Kingdom Boss, and revealed that Kingdom Boss was not only delayed, but indefinitely "suspended".
On this news, Playstudios' stock price fell $0.24 per share, or 4.71%, to close at $4.86 per share on February 25, 2022, and continued to fall to $3.90 per share on March 1, 2022, or a total decline of 23.53%.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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LONDON, UK — More than 1,000 Paddington bears and other teddies left in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London and Windsor will be donated to a children's charity, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.
Mourners left thousands of tributes, including flowers and teddy bears, outside Buckingham Palace and in royal parks in London and outside Windsor Castle in an outpouring of grief after the U.K.'s longest-reigning monarch died on Sept. 8 at age 96.
The queen became linked to Paddington bear, another British national treasure, after the two appeared together in a short comedy video during Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year to mark the monarch's 70 years on the throne. The video, which featured the queen taking afternoon tea with a computer-animated Paddington bear, saw her telling the bear that she shared his love for marmalade sandwiches — and that she liked to hide them in her purse “for later.”
Buckingham Palace and the royal parks said Saturday the hundreds of bears left in tribute of the queen will be professionally cleaned before being delivered to Barnado's, a children's charity.
Elizabeth was patron of the charity for over 30 years, and in 2016 she passed the patronage to Camilla, the wife of King Charles III and now known as the Queen Consort.
“We are honoured to be able to gives homes to the teddies that people left in her memory," said Lynn Perry, chief executive of Barnardo’s. “We promise to look after these bears who will be well-loved and bring joy to the children we support.” | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/paddington-bear-charity-queen-elizabeth/507-42c32660-4fc7-45d9-9dd4-521338586b97 | 2022-10-17 11:28:31 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/paddington-bear-charity-queen-elizabeth/507-42c32660-4fc7-45d9-9dd4-521338586b97 |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – A Congressional committee is examining whether big corporations are taking advantage of consumers by hiking prices purely to increase profits. This comes as supply chain issues already caused a natural price hike.
Many of the experts who testified before the Congressional committee agreed that big corporations are artificially inflating prices, which forces consumers to pay record high prices while corporations make record high profits.
Representative Raja Krishnaomorthi (D-IL) explained that “companies raising prices far more than required to offset higher costs.”
Democrats say large corporations are exploiting pandemic-related supply chain issues to raise the prices consumers are paying.
“They are going up because powerful executives are making deliberate choices to maximize their profits,” Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) said.
An economist tracking corporate profits through the pandemic says, during that time, corporations saw the highest quarterly profit margins in over seven decades.
“Big companies, like Procter & Gamble, know that they can take advantage of consumer’s basic needs because they make necessities like diapers and laundry supplies,” explained Dr. Rakeen Mabud of Groundwork Collaborative.
But watchdogs say after decades of deregulation, Congress is also to blame.
“If corporate power allows margins and goods inflation to continue to be this elevated, then there is no real path back to pre-pandemic levels without severely driving down demand for services,” said Mike Konczal of the Roosevelt Institute.
Additionally, Republicans like Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX) say Democrats are using corporations as a scapegoat.
“I’m concerned that this hearing may be another effort to shift blame from the policies of this administration and the reckless spending of this Congress,” Cloud said.
Republicans say President Biden’s pandemic stimulus package drove prices higher. Tyler Goodspeed, an economist with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, says that spending caused big problems.
“A 240% annualized rate of growth in demand for goods. That’s a lot. That is a lot,” Goodspeed said.
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Rescuers free man stuck in pizza oven vent
LITHONIA, Ga. (CBS46/Gray News) – Employees at a shopping center in Georgia heard a man yelling for help as they showed up for work Tuesday morning.
“I definitely did not expect this,” Staff Sgt. Brittany Davis, a recruiter for the U.S. Army told WGCL.
She and a co-worker heard the screams as they opened the recruiting office for the day.
“We actually stepped back to see if maybe someone was on top of the roof,” Davis said, explaining the man was stuck in an oven vent overhead.
A worker at the Little Caesar’s Pizza next door heard the same screams coming from the vent more clearly.
“He was actually saying that he can’t breathe, that he’s having a panic attack,” Davis said. “Of course, I was just concerned for him.”
She called 911 and emergency workers jumped into action.
“Kind of unconventional, something we don’t deal with every day,” Captain Jaeson Daniels said.
As fire and rescue crews cut away part of the vent, they could see how narrow the space was where the man was trapped.
“I’m glad that our guys, in particular our heavy rescue unit, carries a lot of different tools and we were able to use a lot of them today to get him out safely,” Daniels said.
When rescuers finally freed the man, police officers put him in handcuffs and escorted him to an awaiting ambulance.
He was complaining of dehydration and friction burns on his arms from where he slid down the shaft, so paramedics took him to a hospital to be checked out.
Detectives did not immediately say what charges the man will face or speculate on his motive for entering the building.
“He didn’t give a statement on what he was actually doing, but it’s pretty apparent,” Daniels said. “We’ll let PD sort those things out.”
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CHICAGO (AP) — The personal information of more than half a million Chicago Public Schools students and staff was compromised in a ransomware attack last December, but the vendor didn't report it to the district until last month, officials said.
The data breach occurred Dec. 1 and technology vendor Battelle for Kids notified CPS April on 26, the district said Friday. A server used to store student and staff information was breached and four years' worth of records were accessed, CPS said.
In total, 495,448 student and 56,138 employee records were accessed from 2015-16 through 2018-2019 school years, CPS said. The data included students’ names, schools, dates of birth, gender, CPS identification numbers, state student identification numbers, class schedule information and scores on course-specific assessments used for teacher evaluations.
Employee data accessed for those years included names, employee identification numbers, school and course information and emails and usernames.
CPS said the breached server did not store any other records.
“There were no Social Security numbers, no financial information, no health data, no current course or schedule information, no home addresses and no course grades, standardized test scores, or teacher evaluation scores exposed in this incident,” the district said in a statement.
CPS said there is no evidence the data has been misused, posted or distributed, but offered affected families a year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection.
CPS representatives said the district has been informing affected families and staff and would also notify those whose records weren't accessed "to provide them with peace of mind."
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security both investigated the breach and the vendor is “monitoring and will continue to monitor the internet in case the data is posted or distributed," CPS said.
Battelle for Kids was hired to help district leaders conduct CPS’ REACH teacher evaluation program. Those evaluations take into account the growth in students’ academic performance each year.
CPS said it was notified of the breach by Battelle for Kids via a mailed letter on April 26, but it “did not have specific information as to which students were affected, nor did CPS know that staff information was also compromised until May 11.”
CPS said that because its contract with the vendor states that it should immediately notify the district of any data breach, it is “addressing the delayed notification and other issues in the handling of data with Battelle for Kids."
Battelle for Kids said Friday in a statement to the Chicago Sun-Times that the company "immediately engaged a national cybersecurity firm to assess the scope of the incident and took steps to mitigate the potential impact."
The company said it has since put in place stronger security protocols but did not answer why it did not inform CPS of the breach while the assessment was underway.
CPS has had a relationship with Battelle for Kids since 2012, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. The most recent contract was signed in January — a month after the breach — and is supposed to top out at about $90,000 for a year ending Jan. 31, 2023.
Between 2012 and 2020, the Board of Education paid $1.4 million to the Ohio-based company, the Sun-Times reported, citing an online database of CPS vendor payments. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/breach-exposed-data-of-half-million-chicago-students-staff/V3IFU6EC25CLFAIZPLXPOQQYYI/ | 2022-05-22 12:38:56 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/breach-exposed-data-of-half-million-chicago-students-staff/V3IFU6EC25CLFAIZPLXPOQQYYI/ |
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Anthony Davis Player Prop Bets: Lakers vs. Jazz - April 9
Anthony Davis and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Utah Jazz on Sunday at 3:30 PM ET.
With prop bets available for Davis, let's break down some stats and trends to help you find good wagers.
Anthony Davis Prop Bets vs. the Jazz
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Anthony Davis Insights vs. the Jazz
- Davis has taken 17.2 shots per game this season and made 9.7 per game, which account for 13.2% and 15.4%, respectively, of his team's total.
- The Lakers average the second-most possessions per game with 104.8. His opponents, the Jazz, have one of the fastest tempos, ranking eighth with 103.8 possessions per contest.
- The Jazz allow 117.9 points per contest, 24th-ranked in the league.
- The Jazz are the 16th-ranked team in the NBA, allowing 43.4 rebounds per contest.
- The Jazz are the eighth-ranked squad in the NBA, conceding 24.9 assists per contest.
- Allowing 12.4 made 3-pointers per game, the Jazz are the 16th-ranked squad in the league.
Anthony Davis vs. the Jazz
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LEHI, Utah, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SynergySuite, the global leader in back-of-house restaurant technology, has won multiple prestigious industry awards, including a Gold Stevie for Company of the Year in 2022, a Silver Stevie for Achievement in Customer Satisfaction, and two 2022 Gold TITAN awards for Products & Services and Business Technology Solutions.
The Stevie Awards, which are released annually, are a coveted, globally recognized business award. This year, SynergySuite received a Gold Stevie for Company of the Year in the hospitality sector. Additionally, SynergySuite was a Silver Winner for Achievement in Customer Satisfaction in the computer software space. The Stevies honor organizations of all types and sizes and recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.
SynergySuite also won two 2022 Gold TITAN awards, one for Products & Services in the restaurant category, and a second for Business Technology Solutions in the Operation Management Solutions category. The TITAN Business Awards acknowledges the achievements of entrepreneurs and organizations worldwide.
"We are honored to win such prestigious awards, across multiple categories. I'm incredibly proud of the entire SynergySuite team for developing such innovative solutions that meet real needs – and solve significant pain points – in the restaurant industry. Our award-winning solutions help restaurant brands maximize margins, visibility, efficiency, and profitability," said Greg Staley, CEO of SynergySuite. "Truthfully, we feel like winners every day because our clients achieve such amazing results using our solutions."
To date in 2022, SynergySuite has won the following awards:
Stevie Awards:
Gold Stevie Winner: Company of the Year - Food & Beverage - Medium
Silver Stevie Winner: Achievement in Customer Satisfaction - Computer Software
Titan Awards:
Gold Titan Award Winner 2022: Products & Services, Sub-category (Restaurants)
Gold Titan Award Winner 2022: Business Technology Solutions, Sub-category (Operation Management Solution)
About SynergySuite
SynergySuite helps multi-unit restaurants simplify operations and increase profitability with an easy-to-use restaurant management software. Businesses have the insights and tools they need to run the back office—all in one place with SynergySuite. Global brands trust SynergySuite's mobile-first software with inventory, purchasing, recipe costing, food safety, scheduling, cash management, human resources, and business intelligence.
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MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — The southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv is surrounded by water. The Buh River wraps around the shipbuilding port before spreading into the Black Sea. But ever since Russian missiles ruptured the two pipelines that supplied the city's municipal water system, on the same day in mid-April, Mykolaiv's residents have struggled to access clean water.
Ukrainian officials say the attack was a deliberate and successful attempt to cut off the city's water supply. The massive pipes carried water more than 40 miles from the Dnipro River into the city's pumping stations.
The problem Mykolaiv faces now is that those pipelines stretch across territory that Russian forces occupied soon after their February invasion of Ukraine. Russia still controls that area, making it impossible for municipal workers to repair the ruptured conduits.
Prior to the war, Mykolaiv was a city of roughly half a million people. Officials now estimate that about half that number remain. For the past five months, residents have been collecting clean water from tanker trucks and water distribution points set up by the city and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The new normal in Mykolaiv
At a series of taps set up on a sidewalk in downtown Mykolaiv, 58-year-old Natalie Rosental is strapping two large plastic jugs of water to the rack of her 10-speed bicycle.
Rosental says she rides just over a mile each day to fetch water for her family. "I'm used to it!" she says cheerfully. "It's good exercise."
Most businesses have shut down in Mykolaiv. Missiles strike the city nearly every day. Getting water has become a daily chore, but Vitali Kim, the regional military administrator, says people simply put up with it.
"We don't have a choice," he says. "We are trying to live our common life in such difficult circumstances."
The ICRC hauls water to several sites in tanker trucks and then stores it in galvanized tanks. Residents of all ages bring plastic jugs of all sizes to fill at the taps. There are young boys. Old women. Men load jerrycans of water into cars.
There are now more than 70 clean water points set up in the streets of Mykolaiv. One of the largest ICRC stations has 10 spigots. Others are just single hoses dangling off the back of tanker trucks.
No real alternatives
Borys Dudenko, the general director of the Water Supply Company of Mykolaiv, says fixing the pipes that the Russians blew up back in April would be relatively easy — but his maintenance workers can't cross the front lines to do the work.
"We tried to reach an agreement to allow us to repair the water supply lines," he says. "We asked the Red Cross, the United Nations, to participate in negotiations with both sides. But unfortunately, there were no negotiations. Everything failed."
Concerned about the public health risk of not even having water for toilets, city officials have been desperate for a solution. Dudenko says building new pipelines from, say, the Buh River on the west side of the city was an appealing prospect, but it would be expensive and take months. They didn't have the money or the time.
They decided instead that their best option was to tap into an existing industrial pipeline that was pulling water out of an estuary on the Black Sea.
"The amount of salt in this water, however, is almost like in the real sea," he says. "That's why we have many problems with this water. We call it 'aggressive water.' It damages steel pipes, pumps and other devices."
This "aggressive water" that now flows through the city's pipes is yellow, salty and smells a bit like a swamp. Residents say they don't even wash their dishes with it.
Relying on the military's southern offensive
Dudenko says the water company is in a difficult position. Ukraine's southern military offensive may soon wrest back control of the pipeline. But if it doesn't, Mykolaiv is facing a winter with people fetching and lugging water through the city's frozen streets. And Dudenko says every day the salt water runs through Mykolaiv's system, it eats away at the pumps and pipes.
He says they're studying building an alternative viaduct, while hoping Ukraine's military advance will make that unnecessary.
And not everyone is as cheerful about Mykolaiv's water situation as Natalie Rosental, who views it as exercise.
"The water is salty and it smells bad," says Galina Teliukh, describing the water that comes out of her taps. "We can't even wash our clothes in it."
Teliukh is carrying four bottles of drinking water that she just got from a humanitarian aid distribution hub. Teliukh's apartment building had been hit the night before by a Russian missile, killing one resident.
"I wish them all to die, all Russians," she says. She suggests that poisoning might be a good method.
"I'm so angry with [Russian President Vladimir] Putin," she says. "Why do the Russian people let him do this to us?"
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading luxury brokerage in Fort Worth — Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty — is offering a fall bumper crop of exceptional listings. From a bustling office at 4828 Camp Bowie Boulevard, along the famous brick-paved section of the beloved street, the brokerage's agents represent the city's finest homes for sale. Below is just a sampling.
6901 Sanctuary Lane: In gated Mira Vista, this five-bedroom, French-style stunner features an indoor putting green, theater, fitness room, pool house, two laundry rooms, saltwater pool, outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen. It is represented by Jessica Garland and Justin Hammond for $4,825,000.
1301 Throckmorton Street #2703: In a sleek downtown high-rise with panoramic views, this 4,073-square-foot home in the Omni Residences building offers two bedrooms and two and a half baths, plus state-of-the-art building amenities and concierge service. It is represented by Adrianne Holland for $3,750,000.
1233 Shady Oaks Lane: High over the Shady Oaks Country Club golf course and with sweeping views of Fort Worth, this three-level home in Westover Hills features exceptionally tall windows, an architectural staircase of steel and wood, a travertine-sheathed wall with a see-through fireplace between living and dining areas and an owner's suite with fireplace and spa bath. It is represented by Ben Frederick for $3,500,000.
2301 Stadium Drive: On 1.2 acres on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 1940s Mediterranean-style stunner offers multiple living areas, four fireplaces, a library, an alfresco entertaining area with a bar and fireplace, a heated pool, pool house and tennis-sports court. Built on a series of bluffs with beautiful views, it is represented by Gage Bane for $3,290,000.
2924 Harlanwood Drive: In the Tanglewood neighborhood, this architectural home mixes sleek design with honest materials. It features an airy living room with a color-changing electric fireplace, a first-floor main suite and an upstairs loft area. Outside, it offers a heated pool, spa and fire pit. It is represented by Mike Garza for $2,500,000.
All of these properties — and many more — can be explored at briggsfreeman.com. Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty is the leading luxury brokerage in North Texas. Founded in 1960, today its nearly 400 agents serve clients across the region, based in offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Southlake, Lakewood and The North, in Plano. The brokerage specializes in the sale of luxury homes, high-rises, ranches, land and commercial properties and is part of the $204 billion Sotheby's International Realty network of 25,000 agents in 1,000 offices in 80-plus countries and territories.
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Open the curtains because the 2022 Tony Awards is here!
Broadway's biggest night is going down at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and all of the most musical stars are starting to hit the red carpet in style.
Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose has been tapped to host tonight's three-hour event on June 12, which features a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Paulson, Billy Porter, RuPaul Charles, Sarah Silverman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Hudson, Danielle Brooks, Vanessa Hudgens and more.
There will also be performances by several Tony Award-nominated musicals, including A Strange Loop, Company, MJ, Paradise Square, SIX and The Music Man.
In a June 9 interview, DeBose said everyone is "going to have a lot of fun" during her big night as host.
"I'm trying to keep it light, keep it joyful, say a little something that maybe we need to hear," the Hamilton star told the Associated Press. "But we're celebrating. It feels great. I am, in the words of Stephen Sondheim, 'excited and scared.'"
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson leaves the door open to future presidential run, but focusing on fatherhood right now
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he’s been “blown away” by the calls for him to launch a White House bid, but maintained that his focus at the moment is raising his family.
“I’m just really grounded and humbled by the interest on both sides. But the No.1 job, and my No. 1 title, that I love right now is daddy,” the actor and pro wrestling legend told CNN’s Jake Tapper in an interview that aired on “CNN Tonight” Tuesday.
Asked if that meant he was ruling out a future presidential run down the line, Johnson left the door open.
“I have seriously considered it. You have to. When you start looking at some of these polls, and these numbers creep up into the 46%, 50% of the country would vote for me should I run, and I have been — I’ve been really moved by that,” he said. “I mean, truly, it sat me down.”
Johnson is a father of three: Jasmine Lia, 6, and Tiana Gia, 4, with his wife Lauren Hashian, and Simone Alexandra, 21, from a previous marriage.
One poll from 2021 found 58% of Americans would have liked to see Johnson as the next president of the United States. In the same poll, 58% said they would support actor Matthew McConaughey.
Last year, the 50-year-old Johnson produced and starred in two major films, “Jungle Cruise” and “Red Notice,” debuted his sitcom “Young Rock,” saw his company Teremana Tequila have unprecedented growth and became the most followed American man on Instagram.
Johnson has previously described himself as a “political independent” and “centrist” who has voted for candidates in both parties. In 2020, he endorsed President Joe Biden in what he called “arguably the most critical election our country has seen in decades.”
Earlier in former President Donald Trump’s tenure, Johnson had made a powerful plea for change in leadership in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The actor stated in a video post on his social media channels that the US is “crippled” and “on its knees begging to be heard and pleading for change.”
“I don’t know anything about politics,” Johnson told Tapper. “I will say that I — absolutely, I’m a patriot, and I love our country and I love everybody in it, regardless of color or culture. Don’t care what your bank account says or what kind of car you drive.”
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BEIJING, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), the operator of Zhihu, a leading online content community in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 before the U.S. market opens on November 30, 2022.
The Company's management will host a conference call on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time (7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the quarterly results.
All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below. Once the pre-registration has been completed, participants will receive dial-in numbers, a passcode, and a unique registrant ID which can be used to join the conference call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
Registration Link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10173450/f528d59af8
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.zhihu.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call, until December 7, 2022, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
About Zhihu Inc.
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), the operator of Zhihu, a leading online content community in China where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. We have been dedicated to expanding our content and service offerings to enable our users to explore and enjoy "fulfilling content" (有获得感的內容) that broadens horizons, provides solutions, and resonates with minds. Since the initial launch in 2010, we have grown from a Q&A community into one of the top five comprehensive online content communities and the largest Q&A-inspired online content community in China, both in terms of average mobile MAUs and revenue in 2019, 2020, and 2021, according to CIC. For more information, please visit https://ir.zhihu.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Zhihu Inc.
Email: ir@zhihu.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Phone: +1-212-481-2050
Email: zhihu@tpg-ir.com
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Country music legend Dolly Parton is known for her work as a philanthropist — and she just got a lot more for the charities of her choice.
Parton is the latest recipient of the Bezos Courage and Civility Award, a $100 million prize for "leaders who aim high, find solutions and who always do it with civility," Jeff Bezos' partner Lauren Sanchez said in a speech posted to social media.
Parton can donate the sum as she sees fit.
"The woman you’re about to meet embodies these ideals so thoroughly, she gives with her heart," Bezos said, presenting the award. "What she’s done for kids, literacy and so many other things is just incredible."
The star's philanthropic work includes her Imagination Library, which has gifted more than 193 million books to kids around the world, and a $1 million donation to help fund Vanderbilt University's COVID-19 vaccine research. Her Dollywood Foundation also provides numerous scholarships.
"Wow! Did you say $100 million dollars?" Parton said when she was called to the stage. "When people are in a position to help, you should help, and I know that I’ve always said I try to put my money where my heart is."
Parton's recent accolades include a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.
“Everyone knows her music,” Eric Isaacs, president of the Carnegie Institution for Science and a member of the medal selection committee, recently told the Associated Press. “They might know Dollywood for entertainment, more broadly. But now they’re going to know her for her philanthropy, which I’m not sure they have before.”
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Recovery from pandemic declines to drive growth in near term
CLEVELAND, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US nominal personal consumption expenditures (PCE) on gambling are forecast to rise 2.3% per year through 2026, according to Gambling: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Spending in real (inflation-adjusted) terms is expected to rise 1.1% annually. Advances will stem from increases in population and disposable personal income, as well as a continued rebound from pandemic-related declines. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic drove an increase in participation in online forms of gambling. It is likely this trend will continue to some degree, particularly as mobile gambling apps and websites become more pervasive. At the same time, increasingly permissive laws at the federal, state, and local levels will support consumer participation in gambling. However, restrictions are expected to persist in many areas.
US gambling establishment revenues in nominal terms are forecast to see annual increases of 3.6% through 2026. Underlying these advances will be growth in disposable personal income and the increasing availability of local and online gambling outlets. In addition, gambling establishments will continue to enhance their other service offerings, such as dining, entertainment, and lodging, as a means of boosting revenue. However, competitive pressure from other entertainment providers will continue to challenge the industry.
These and other key insights are featured in Gambling: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) on gambling in both nominal and real (inflation-adjusted) US dollars. This report also forecasts US revenues for gambling establishments in US dollars to 2022 and 2026. Total spending in nominal and real terms is segmented in terms of:
- casino
- lottery
- pari-mutuel
Total revenues are segmented by establishment type as follows:
- casino hotels
- standalone casinos
- racetracks
- other gambling establishments, such as bingo parlors, card rooms, and coin-operated gambling concessions
To illustrate historical trends, total personal consumption expenditures, total revenue, and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021.
The scope of this report encompasses firms that derive a significant share of their revenues from gambling services, including private firms that provide lottery services in contract with public entities. Licensed internet gambling operations are also included. Firms that focus on operating, servicing, or supplying coin-operated, non-gambling amusement devices are excluded from the scope of this report.
This report includes the results of a proprietary national online consumer survey of US adults (age 18+). This Freedonia Focus Reports National Survey has a sample size of approximately 2,000, screened for response quality, and representative of the US population on the demographic measures of age, gender, geographic region, race/ethnicity, household income, and the presence/absence of children in the household.
More information about the report is available at:
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Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Consumer Goods reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com.
Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including:
- total historical market size and industry output
- segmentation by products and markets
- identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators
- segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts
- a survey of the supply base
- suggested resources for further study
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Amy Cechvala gives her full attention Monday to painting a design on a wooden Easter egg with melted crayon wax at the wax egg art class at the New Haven branch of the Allen County Public Library. She was motivated to take the class because of her Slovak ancestry and interest in Ukrainian pysanky eggs.
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Kathy Bailey shows a decorative wooden Easter egg she created Monday. The class, which teaches attendees how to paint wooden eggs with melted crayon wax, is part of the library’s how-to studio, offering arts and craft sessions to the public. New Haven branch manager Marie Kaufmann led the class.
Amy Cechvala gives her full attention Monday to painting a design on a wooden Easter egg with melted crayon wax at the wax egg art class at the New Haven branch of the Allen County Public Library. She was motivated to take the class because of her Slovak ancestry and interest in Ukrainian pysanky eggs.
Photos by Jennifer Barton | For The Journal Gazette
Kathy Bailey shows a decorative wooden Easter egg she created Monday. The class, which teaches attendees how to paint wooden eggs with melted crayon wax, is part of the library’s how-to studio, offering arts and craft sessions to the public. New Haven branch manager Marie Kaufmann led the class.
Easter egg art work
Jennifer Barton | For The Journal Gazette
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have generated enough excitement that the NFL chose them to kick off the season against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
“It shows that they see we’re on the come up and we’re trying to build something special,” rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Saturday.
Detroit, favored to win the NFC North, is counting on Gibbs and some other rookies to help the franchise live up to the hype.
“It will be fun to watch,” Gibbs said.
The on-the-rise team began the process of acclimating its rookie to the league with a three-day minicamp that wraps up Sunday.
Gibbs, the No. 12 overall pick, and Brian Branch, a third-round selection, were held out of drills on Saturday with injuries as a precaution for the former Alabama stars.
When Gibbs is healthy, he’s expected to play running back and receiver — and doesn’t have a preference.
“Whichever one I get the ball,” he said. “It don’t matter, as long as I get it.”
The Lions bolstered each position group on both sides of the ball last month in the draft and attempted to take advantage of a rare opportunity to have a pair of picks in each of the first three rounds.
Third-year general manager Brad Holmes raised eyebrows when he went against a league trend by drafting a running back (Gibbs) and a linebacker (Iowa’s Jack Campbell) in the first round.
Gibbs said he heard critics say the team reached when drafting a player who was projected to be taken much later, but was unfazed.
“I really don’t care,” he insisted.
Holmes took Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta early in the second, a pick before Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer, widely regarded as the best prospect at the position, and Branch midway through the round.
When the media had access to the minicamp, LaPorta looked dynamic as he made a move on Campbell and fast when he ran past his college teammate and housemate in a drill. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound LaPorta appears to be more athletic in person than he does on film and said someone once told him that he was underwhelming during his junior year.
“My play will do the talking hopefully,” LaPorta said.
Detroit’s third-round picks addressed the long-term need of a developmental quarterback with injured Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker and an immediate concern with Western Kentucky defensive tackle Brodric Martin.
Hooker is recovering from surgery he had after tearing the ACL in his left knee last November. The injury knocked him out of contention to win the Heisman Trophy and led to him lasting until the No. 68 slot in the draft.
“It just turns into fuel and a chip on my shoulder,” he said. “Film doesn’t lie. SEC offensive player of the year for a reason.”
Martin, meanwhile, was not a big name in college football last year and yet the 6-5, 337-pound defensive lineman was picked to help Detroit’s interior of the defensive line.
“It makes me feel great to know the organization believes in me,” he said. “Now, I got to come out here and perform.”
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DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, announced today that the NexPoint Merger Arbitrage Fund (the "Fund") was recognized on the shortlist for the HFM U.S. Performance Awards 2022.
The Fund was shortlisted in three categories:
- Event-Driven Over $1bn, where the Fund was one of seven funds shortlisted;
- Merger Arbitrage, where the Fund was one of seven funds shortlisted; and
- 40 Act Fund, where the Fund was one of eight funds shortlisted.
The full list is available on the HFM Awards website: HFM U.S. Performance Awards 2022 Shortlist
At last year's awards, the Fund was shortlisted in the Event-Driven Under $1bn and Merger Arbitrage categories.
Now in the 16th year, the HFM U.S. Performance Awards recognize U.S. fund performance. Covering a range of fund strategies—from credit and equity to macro and managed futures.
The HFM U.S. Performance Awards 2022 categories were developed in consultation with the industry to ensure they were representative of the broad and fast-moving nature of the hedge fund sector. Eligible funds had to satisfy criteria such as base of operation in North America, monthly data submitted for their USD share class, submission of assets under management, and performance track record. The judging criteria was carefully considered and structured to result in funds across various strategies being recognized and rewarded for their high achievements.
This year's HFM U.S. Performance Awards will take place on October 18 in New York. Winners of each category will be announced at the awards ceremony.
NexPoint is a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm comprised of a group of investment advisers and sponsors, a broker-dealer, and a suite of related investment vehicles. NexPoint provides differentiated access to alternatives through a range of investment solutions, including public and private real estate investment trusts, tax-advantaged real estate vehicles, merger arbitrage and event driven strategies, other private real estate investments, closed-end funds, interval funds, and a business development company. NexPoint is based in Dallas, Texas and is part of a network of affiliates with expertise across the asset management and financial services spaces. For more information visit nexpoint.com.
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HOME BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES 2022 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
Published: Jul. 26, 2022 at 7:00 AM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
LAFAYETTE, La., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "HBCP") (the "Company"), the parent company for Home Bank, N.A. (the "Bank") (www.home24bank.com), reported financial results for the second quarter of 2022. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $8.5 million, or $1.03 per diluted common share ("diluted EPS"), up $4.1 million from $4.4 million, or $0.53 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2022. The second and first quarters of 2022 include merger expenses, net of taxes totaling $1.3 million and $284,000, respectively, related to the acquisition of Friendswood Capital Corporation ("Friendswood"), the former holding company of Texan Bank, N. A. ("Texan Bank") of Houston, Texas, which was consummated on March 26, 2022. Income pre-tax, pre-provision and pre-PPP income totaled $10.8 million, up $2.6 million, or 32%, from the prior quarter.
"We are pleased to report strong earnings and loan growth throughout our footprint including growth from our most recent acquisition of Friendswood," President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank. "The data conversion of Texan Bank's systems was successfully completed the last week of June. We are tremendously thankful to the employees who have done an outstanding job bringing together Home Bank and Texan Bank."
"Total loans increased on a reported basis from the previous quarter 3%. Excluding PPP loans, total loans increased $77.4 million, or 14% on an annualized basis of which approximately 19% was attributable to the Houston market. We are excited to see the growth opportunities in Houston and all of our markets."
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
Data conversion of Texan Bank's systems completed on schedule during the last week of June.
On June 30, 2022, the Company issued $55.0 million of its 5.75% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2032 to certain qualified institutional buyers and institutional accredited investors.
Net interest income totaled $29.2 million, up $5.7 million, or 24% from the prior quarter. Excluding PPP income, net interest income totaled $28.8 million, up $6.1 million, or 27% from the prior quarter.
The net interest margin ("NIM") increased 37 basis points from 3.39% for the first quarter of 2022 to 3.76%. Excluding PPP, NIM increased 42 basis points during the second quarter of 2022 to 3.73%.
The Company recorded a $591,000 provision to the allowance for loan losses primarily due to loan growth, which was partially offset by continued improvement in industry economic conditions, compared to a $3.2 million provision to the allowance for loan losses in the prior quarter primarily due to the acquisition of Texan Bank.
Loan income from the recognition of deferred PPP lender fees totaled $370,000 in the second quarter, down $351,000 from the prior quarter.
Loans totaled $2.2 billion at June 30, 2022, up $66.7 million, or 3%, from March 31, 2022. Excluding PPP loans, total organic loans were up $77.4 million, or 14% annualized, from March 31, 2022.
PPP loans totaled $12.1 million at June 30, 2022, down $10.7 million, or 47%, from March 31, 2022.
The allowance for loan losses totaled $26.0 million, or 1.17% of total loans, at June 30, 2022. Excluding PPP loans, the ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans was 1.18%, at such date.
Investment securities totaled $482.1 million at June 30, 2022, up $64.7 million or 16% from March 31, 2022.
Preliminary Tier 1 leverage capital and total risk-based capital ratios were 9.30% and 13.74%, respectively, at June 30, 2022, compared to 8.67% and 12.28%, respectively, at March 31, 2022.
Loans
Loans totaled $2.2 billion at June 30, 2022, up $66.7 million, or 3%, from March 31, 2022. PPP loans, included in commercial and industrial loans, decreased $10.7 million, or 47%, from March 31, 2022. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's loan portfolio, net of unearned income, from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022.
Commercial and industrial and construction and land loans were the primary drivers for the loan growth during the second quarter of 2022. Commercial and industrial loan growth for the current quarter was primarily in the Acadiana market with the addition of new lenders with primary focus on this loan type. At June 30, 2022, the growth in construction and land was primarily within our Houston, New Orleans, Northshore and Acadiana markets.
Credit Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses
Nonperforming assets ("NPAs") totaled $18.8 million, or 0.56% of total assets, at June 30, 2022, down $3.6 million, or 16%, from $22.4 million, or 0.67% of total assets, at March 31, 2022. During the second quarter of 2022, the Company recorded net loan charge-offs of $439,000, compared to net recoveries of $149,000 during the first quarter of 2022. The increase in charge-offs during the current quarter was primarily due to loans acquired in the Texan Bank acquisition totaling $474,000, which was offset with recoveries.
The Company provisioned $591,000 to the allowance for loan losses in the second quarter of 2022. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company provisioned a total of $3.2 million to the allowance for loan losses primarily due to the acquisition of Texan Bank's loan portfolio. At June 30, 2022, the allowance for loan losses totaled $26.0 million, or 1.17% of total loans, compared to $26.7 million, or 1.24% of total loans, at March 31, 2022. Excluding PPP loans, the ratios of the allowance for loan losses to total loans were 1.18% and 1.25% at June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively. Changes in expected losses consider various factors including the changing economic activity, potential mitigating effects of governmental stimulus, the duration of the health crisis, customer specific information impacting changes in risk ratings, projected delinquencies and the impact of industry-wide loan modification efforts, among other factors.
Deposits
Total deposits were $2.9 billion at June 30, 2022, down $20.8 million, or 1%, from March 31, 2022. The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's deposits from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022.
The average rate on interest-bearing deposits increased two basis points from 0.20% for the first quarter of 2022 to 0.22% for the second quarter of 2022. At June 30, 2022, certificates of deposit maturing within the next 12 months totaled $297.0 million.
Net Interest Income
The net interest margin ("NIM") increased 37 basis points from 3.39% for the first quarter of 2022 to 3.76% for the second quarter of 2022 primarily due to an increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets. Loan income from the recognition of deferred PPP lender fees totaled $370,000 during the second quarter of 2022, down $351,000, or 49%, compared to the first quarter of 2022.
The average loan yield was 4.94% for the second quarter of 2022, up 6 basis points from the first quarter of 2022. During the second quarter of 2022, income from PPP loans increased the average loan yield by 3 basis points and increased the NIM by 3 basis points. During the first quarter of 2022, PPP loans positively impacted the average loan yield by 9 basis points and the NIM by 8 basis points.
Average PPP loans were $15.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, down $15.9 million, or 51%, from the first quarter of 2022. Unrecognized PPP lender fees totaled $210,000 at June 30, 2022.
Average other interest-earning assets were $422.3 million for the second quarter of 2022, down $139.0 million, or 25%, from the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to a reallocation of certain other assets to partially fund the increase in investment securities.
Loan accretion income from acquired loans totaled $879,000 for the second quarter of 2022, up $422,000, or 92% from the first quarter of 2022.
The following table summarizes the Company's average volume and rate of its interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated. Taxable equivalent ("TE") yields on investment securities have been calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%.
Noninterest Income
Noninterest income for the second quarter of 2022 totaled $3.7 million, up $300,000, or 9%, from the first quarter of 2022. Bank card fees were up $182,000, or 13% from the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to increased transaction activity by our cardholders. In addition, service fees and charges were up $92,000, or 8% from the first quarter of 2022 primarily due to deposit account service charges and overdraft fees.
Noninterest Expense
Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2022 totaled $21.8 million, up $3.5 million, or 19%, from the first quarter of 2022. The increase related primarily to the growth of the Company's employee base, higher occupancy, data processing and communication and marketing and advertising costs due to the Friendswood acquisition. Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2022 include $1.6 million and $328,000, respectively, of merger expenses related to the acquisition of Friendswood.
Dividend and Share Repurchases
The Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.23 per share payable on August 19, 2022, to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2022.
The Company repurchased 125,499 shares of its common stock during the second quarter of 2022 at an average price per share of $40.09. An additional 274,054 shares remain eligible for purchase under the 2021 Repurchase Plan. The book value per share and tangible book value per share of the Company's common stock was $39.44 and $28.86, respectively, at June 30, 2022.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
This news release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The Company's management uses this non-GAAP financial information in its analysis of the Company's performance. In this news release, information is included which excludes intangible assets, PPP loans and certain acquisition related metrics. Management believes the presentation of this non-GAAP financial information provides useful information that is helpful to a full understanding of the Company's financial position and operating results. This non-GAAP financial information should not be viewed as a substitute for financial information determined in accordance with GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial information presented by other companies. A reconciliation on non-GAAP information included herein to GAAP is presented below.
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may."
Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of factors - many of which are beyond our control - could cause actual conditions, events or results to differ significantly from those described in the forward-looking statements. Home Bancorp's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 describes some of these factors, including risk elements in the loan portfolio, the level of the allowance for credit losses, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, risks of our growth strategy, geographic concentration of our business, dependence on our management team, risks of market rates of interest and of regulation on our business and risks of competition. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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MONTEREY, Calif. — Dennis the Menace has been found.
A statue of the comic strip character that was stolen from a park in Monterey, Calif., last summer was found submerged in a nearby lake.
“Today is a happy day!” Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto said Wednesday at a press conference where the statue was wheeled in on a handcart.
The sheriff’s dive team found the 3-foot-tall statue in Roberts Lake after Monterey city police received an anonymous tip about its location.
Dennis the Menace has a big but oddly troubled local connection. His creator, Hank Ketcham, was a longtime resident of Monterey County and died there in 2001.
The park’s original statue was stolen in 2006 and hasn’t been found. Its replacement was stolen in August 2022 by someone who cut through its foot to remove it.
In the years between the two thefts a Dennis the Menace statue was found in a Florida scrap yard and was sent to Monterey, where officials determined it was not the right one, KSBW reported. It had actually been taken from a Florida children’s hospital.
The hospital allowed Monterey to keep that statue, which is now in front of a city parks building.
Nieto said it’s believed the statue found in the lake is the most recently stolen Dennis the Menace because its foot is damaged.
“We’re giving you back Dennis,” Nieto told Monterey Assistant Chief Mike Bruno. “Don’t let him get stolen again.” | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/feb/09/california-citys-missing-dennis-the-menace-statue-found-in-lake/ | 2023-02-09 21:58:55 | 1 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/feb/09/california-citys-missing-dennis-the-menace-statue-found-in-lake/ |
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting, scientists said in an update to a previous warning.
The U.S. Geological Survey said in a statement late Saturday that seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.”
The statement cautioned “another intrusion or resumption may occur in the near future with little or no warning.”
The agency previously said a shallow earthquake storm signaled “resumption of eruptive activity at Kilauea summit is likely imminent.”
Scientists said Tuesday that lava had stopped flowing after 61 days of volcanic activity.
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanos, erupted from September 2021 to last December. A 2018 Kilauea eruption destroyed more than 700 residences.
For about two weeks last December, Hawaii’s biggest volcano, Mauna Loa, also was erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The dual eruptions of Hawaii’s biggest volcanos provided a temporary boost to tourism during the slow season.
Volcanic eruptions have deep spiritual and cultural significance for Native Hawaiians. When Mauna Loa started erupting in November after lying dormant for 38 years, many Hawaiians took part in cultural traditions such as singing, chanting and dancing to honor Pele, the deity of volcanoes and fire, and leaving offerings known as “hookupu.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national/earthquakes-signal-hawaiis-kilauea-about-to-resume-erupting/ | 2023-03-12 12:08:53 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national/earthquakes-signal-hawaiis-kilauea-about-to-resume-erupting/ |
Students at North Carolina’s flagship public university walked out of class Thursday to protest school officials’ decision to ban a law school student from campus after she was charged with domestic terrorism last month following a violent protest over a planned Atlanta-area police and firefighter training center that activists derisively call “Cop City.”
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill law school student Jamie Marsicano, 30, was one of 23 people arrested on domestic terrorism charges March 5 after a large group of masked activists stormed a Georgia construction site and proceeded to bash equipment, torch a bulldozer and throw rocks and fireworks at retreating law enforcement officers, according to police surveillance footage. Since being released on bond last month, Marsicano has been barred from attending class in person.
On Thursday, more than 100 protesters marched across UNC’s campus chanting, “Jamie’s not in class! We are not in class!” The demonstrators then entered an administrative building and read aloud an open letter urging university officials to reverse the decision against Marsicano, a second-year law student whom classmates described as a loving, supportive member of the school community.
Marsicano’s attorney, Erin King, has said the charge against her client is baseless, noting that, by prosecutors’ own admission, authorities do not have any evidence directly tying Marsicano to the scene. The arrests occurred near a music festival about 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) away, more than two hours after the attack took place, according to jail records. According to King, Marsicano was arrested near a food truck while eating dinner at the festival.
“To be clear, we do not have video surveillance of (Marsicano) on the scene or running from the scene,” prosecutor Lance Cross said during a hearing last month at which Marsicano was granted a $25,000 bond. Prosecutors had called for Marsicano to be denied bond, saying she is an “anarchist” who was wearing muddy, black clothing and had been arrested in connection with protests in North Carolina in 2016 and 2017.
Officers who stormed the festival following the attack looked for people who had muddy clothing, reasoning the vandals had gotten wet while crossing a creek to flee the construction site and blend in with the concertgoers, according to prosecutors. Activists, however, have called that evidence into question, noting that it had rained two days before and there were numerous patches of mud on the festival grounds.
Meghan Rankins is a friend and classmate of Marsicano’s who helped organize Thursday’s protest. Rankins said the university’s Emergency Evaluation and Action Committee made a “ridiculous” decision in banning Marsicano from school grounds. Marsicano is a dean’s fellow who mentors first-year law students.
“The judge that granted Jamie bond clearly deemed that Jamie was not a threat to any community,” said Rankins, who uses they/them pronouns.
University spokesperson Chloe McCotter declined to comment on Marsicano’s status, citing the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which protects educational records.
Rankins said Marsicano “challenges us to think in class” and is a resource for many who are facing struggles both inside and outside the classroom, especially when it comes to supporting those struggling with mental health.
“Jamie is just this glowing, bubbly, wonderful personality,” they said. “She’s deeply missed.”
Rankins said Marsicano has been living off-campus and is barred from attending in-person classes or participating virtually via Zoom, though Marsicano is able to watch livestream feeds of class.
School officials, in deciding to ban Marsicano from campus, have unfairly presumed Marsicano to be guilty, Rankins said.
“A primary tenet of our justice system is that we presume innocence,” they said.
Marsicano is one of more than 40 people who have been charged with domestic terrorism in connection with protests over the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, a cause that has garnered international attention since an environmental activist was fatally shot in January by authorities who were clearing the South River Forest of protesters who had been camping near the construction site. Officials say the officers fired in self-defense after the protester shot a trooper. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is examining the shooting.
Activists from across the country have joined the protest movement, arguing that officers at the 85-acre (34-hectare) center would be trained to become more militarized and quell dissent, all while hundreds of trees are cut down, damaging the climate and flood mitigation in a poor, majority-Black neighborhood.
The Atlanta City Council approved building the training center in 2021, saying a state-of-the-art campus would replace substandard offerings and boost police morale, which is beset by hiring and retention struggles in the wake of violent protests against racial injustice that roiled the city after George Floyd was killed by police in 2020. | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/unc-students-protest-decision-to-ban-cop-city-activist/ | 2023-04-13 21:34:33 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/unc-students-protest-decision-to-ban-cop-city-activist/ |
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is cautioning some residents about spending too much time outside on Wednesday.
A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day was issued for Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks and Montgomery counties, as well as the Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley areas.
The DEP says wind is expected to carry smoke from large wildfires in Canada to over our area.
Conditions could appear hazy at times due to the wildfires in southern Nova Scotia, and the air could contain unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive groups. It's suggested young children, the elderly, and people with respiratory problems limit time outside on Wednesday. | https://www.wfmz.com/weather/air-quality-alert-issued-for-our-region-due-to-nova-scotia-wildfires/article_29bdd770-ffd2-11ed-98d5-9b5c90240fc5.html | 2023-05-31 18:12:48 | 0 | https://www.wfmz.com/weather/air-quality-alert-issued-for-our-region-due-to-nova-scotia-wildfires/article_29bdd770-ffd2-11ed-98d5-9b5c90240fc5.html |
ANDERNACH, Germany, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LTS LOHMANN Therapie-Systeme AG ("LTS"), a leading pharmaceutical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative drug delivery systems such as Transdermal Patches ("TTS"), Oral Thin Films ("OTF") and Micro Array Patches ("MAP") announces the signing of the acquisition of the Sorrel wearable injection device business ("Sorrel") with headquarters in Netanya, Israel, a part of the Eitan Medical Ltd ("Eitan Medical"). The acquisition is a crucial step in LTS' strategy to broaden its portfolio of drug delivery platforms. Sorrel's large volume wearable injector technologies will enable LTS to go beyond its current passive technology offerings. It opens new opportunities for LTS to support pharma partners in the field of large molecules and biologics.
Eitan Medical is a global leader in advanced infusion therapy and drug delivery solutions with reliable innovations that put patients at the center of care, making drug delivery easier and safer than ever before. Within Eitan Medicals, Sorrel provides an innovative solution for the subcutaneous delivery of large molecule drugs. These connected, pre-filled and pre-loaded wearable devices enable patients living with chronic and high burden conditions to self-administer medication safely and efficiently without interrupting their daily lives.
Bas van Buijtenen, CEO of LTS, commented: "The acquisition of the Sorrel platform catapults LTS into the world of drug delivery for large molecules, and fulfils our mission to bring empowering solutions to patients that rely on cumbersome and expensive therapies requiring in-clinic administration or multiple injections. Sorrel's solutions set a new standard for performance, quality, reliability, and patient convenience in wearable injection devices. The Sorrel platform is now ready for commercial launch and will accelerate its scale-up within LTS, benefiting from LTS's global reach and reputation. We are excited to welcome Dr. Andrei Yosef and his talented team to our organization".
Boaz Eitan Ph.D, CEO and Chairman of Eitan Medical, commented:" The acquisition of Sorrel, that evolved to be a leader in its space comes as testament to Eitan Medical's capabilities. This transaction will allow us to focus on our core business Medication Delivery Solutions and continue to innovate in the drug delivery market. At this point, I would like to thank Igal Shany for leading this transaction."
Andrei Yosef, Ph.D, General Manager of Sorrel added: "The acquisition by LTS will accelerate the growth of Sorrel and will benefit our multiple pharma partners. Sorrel's platform commercial launch is planned for this year together with additional clinical trials with our pharma partners. LTS with its reputation, strong leadership, scale, and combination product capabilities will expedite our growth. Sorrel's patient-centric on-body drug delivery platform is improving patient comfort and adherence with a reliable easy to use drug delivery device for self-administration at home."
About LTS
LTS LOHMANN Therapie-Systeme AG is a leading pharmaceutical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative drug delivery systems such as Transdermal Patches ("TTS") and Oral Thin Films ("OTF") for the pharmaceutical industry. LTS´ commercial offering encompasses more than 20 marketed products and a diverse pipeline of more than 30 development projects targeting multiple disease indications. LTS's innovation pipeline contains both partner-funded as well as proprietary, LTS-funded projects. LTS maintains its leading position through the continuous refinement of its core TTS and OTF technologies and by advancing emerging drug delivery technologies, including Micro Array Patches (MAP) for the transdermal delivery of large molecule, biological actives. Founded in 1984, LTS operates today from three sites: in Andernach, Germany, West Caldwell, NJ, USA and St. Paul, MN, USA. LTS has also a representative office in Shanghai, China.
About Eitan Medical
Eitan Medical is reimagining drug delivery, with reliable innovations that put patients at the center of care, making drug delivery easier and safer than ever before. Patient safety and care are only the starting point, as Eitan Medical goes beyond- delivering connected, intuitive drug delivery and infusion solutions that are designed to improve patient and clinician quality of life across the continuum of care, including hospital, ambulatory, and home care environments. For over a decade, Eitan Medical has provided safe, intuitive, and flexible solutions that meet evolving drug delivery needs.
Eitan Medical was represented by Gornitzky & Co. LTS was represented by Lowenstein Sandler LLP and Shibolet & Co. Law Firm.
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CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — A Carroll County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Sheriff Tobias Leazenby and the sheriff’s office claiming that he was the victim of political retaliation for his unsuccessful attempt to campaign in next month’s general election.
In the lawsuit, Deputy Michael Thomas cites his involvement in the early days of the Delphi murders investigation as the beginning of the end of his relationship with his boss.
“Upon Thomas’s information and belief, Leazenby and others in the CCSO did not approve of Thomas running for office, in part because Thomas had made suggestions and offered assistance in the investigation of a high-profile child homicide investigation, which was overruled and which Leazenby and others in the CSCO feared would become publicized as a result of the campaign and/or Thomas’s potential election.”
Sheriff Leazenby did not respond to a request for comment.
When the bodies of Abby Williams and Libby German were discovered below the Monon High Bridge in February of 2017, Thomas was the Chief Deputy of Carroll County, the second highest ranking of 12 deputies in the sheriff’s office.
As Delphi was immediately flooded with Indiana State Troopers, FBI agents and detectives from other agencies, Thomas took a lead role in assisting in the investigation.
”The bigger agencies were involved from Day One so I was deeply involved in the beginning.”
That involvement included conversations with then-Carroll County Prosecutor Robert Ives.
”This crime is unique to this area as well as pretty much a lot of different areas and there are experts out there that have dealt with this sort of thing before and I believe that it could have been very beneficial,” said Thomas. ”In the very first few weeks of the double homicide, I wanted to bring experts in and I was given that task by the Carroll County Prosecutor and basically they didn’t like what I had to say and it kind of went downhill from there.”
Ives confirmed those conversations to FOX59 News.
“I do recall discussing with Chief Deputy Mike Thomas the possibility of seeking additional experts in the Delphi case,” Ives wrote. “I thought there were aspects of the investigation that needed experts, that the team had not sought.”
Thomas said his assignment by the prosecutor to seek outside experts was not well received by the leadership of the investigation.
”I feel that since that moment that I had a disagreement with the sheriff about this investigation that it’s went downhill ever since,” he said. ”I just felt like there were certain individuals within the command structure that didn’t want to go in that direction.”
“Why not?” I asked.
“That’s a good question,” said Thomas.
During his abbreviated campaign for sheriff, Thomas said that in open forums and conversations with county residents, he heard undertones of community dissatisfaction with the meager results of not only the Delphi investigation but also into the probe of four young girls who died in an unsolved home arson in Flora in 2016 and the lack of information that was forthcoming in either case.
“A lot of them just wanted to know more about what’s going on in the county with the sheriff’s department involvement and so forth and sometimes they felt like they weren’t seeing the whole picture.”
Thomas’ run for office ended with a loss in the May primary to a candidate who he said was chosen by Leazenby to succeed him and who promised the outgoing sheriff he could have the Chief Deputy’s post in a new administration.
”Three days after the election, I was demoted back down to the road,” said Thomas. ”I was pulled into the sheriff’s office and he spoke to me about it and handed me a letter about it and basically said, ‘Due to recent events, I’m taking you back down to patrol level.’”
Thomas said Leazenby replaced him as Chief Deputy with Detective Tony Liggett, his choice to become the next sheriff, who was the CCSO lead investigator on the Delphi case.
”I feel like it was due to my debates that we’ve had and being outspoken about transparency in the department and so forth,” said Thomas, analyzing why he thinks he ended up on the sheriff’s wrong side. “In those actions, I believe he didn’t like what I had to say.
”Our county was hurt and they’re looking for someone to fill the position to make the county better and make it well again and a good thriving place to live.”
Thomas’ lawsuit was filed two weeks before the upcoming November election, which his attorney insisted is a coincidence of timing and was not intended to affect the outcome of the sheriff’s race results.
”I think when you go into a case like this, you have questions about what someone’s motivations were, and you have indications that based on the circumstances and timing and things like that being what they are,” said Nicholas Snow. ”I believe my client ran for office and suggested improvements that could be made to the office in the course of his campaign which is a perfectly legitimate thing to do.”
Snow admits that under state law a sheriff has the right to assign employees at his or her discretion.
”We have a constitutional right to our political opinions and the ability to run for office for a person that meets the qualifications and meets the pre-requisites that there are for holding that office, we have a constitutionally protected right to do that, that is the way our system is supposed to work,” the attorney continued. ”An employee does have the constitutional right to have a political opinion and should not face retaliation on that basis.”
Thomas claims his demotion has cost him an increase in salary, reduced authority, reassignment to a disadvantageous 12-hour road shift, demeaning comments, concerns about his own personal safety while on patrol and the overruling of his decisions.
Nevertheless, Thomas said he would recommend the next sheriff take a stronger hand in updating the community on its unsolved criminal investigations and take the lead in correcting rumors and conspiracy theories that swirl around the Delphi case on social media.
”I would say, take a look at everything, speak to people that have been in similar situations and what they have learned from these types of investigations and go from there and be transparent with the public as much as you possibly can without losing the integrity of the case,” he said. ”With all these conspiracies and theories and stuff like that, it’s law enforcement’s job to try to put a stop to some of this stuff because it’s not doing the case any good.”
Thomas has not been directly involved in the Delphi investigation for several years.
I asked him if he thought the case would ever be solved.
“I don’t know,” he said.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler has not allowed a hit through seven innings Thursday for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Detroit Tigers.
The right-hander has struck out eight and walked one. He has thrown 100 pitches, 70 for strikes.
Philadelphia leads 1-0 on Bryce Harper’s sacrifice fly in the sixth.
The game originally was scheduled for Wednesday night but was postponed due to poor air quality caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The smoky smell that was present the previous two days in Philadelphia dissipated, and the sky became more clear as the game went on.
The 33-year-old Wheeler struck out four of his first six batters. He is in the third season of a $118 million, five-year contract with the Phillies.
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By JOE McDONALD
Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) — President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of tighter control over society and the struggling economy.
Xi, who took power in 2012, was awarded a third five-year term as general secretary, discarding a custom under which his predecessor left after 10 years. The 69-year-old leader is expected by some to try to stay in power for life.
The party also named a seven-member Standing Committee, its inner circle of power, dominated by Xi allies after Premier Li Keqiang, the No. 2 leader and an advocate of market-style reform and private enterprise, was dropped from the leadership Saturday. That was despite Li being a year younger than the party’s informal retirement age of 68.
“Power will be even more concentrated in the hands of Xi Jinping,” said Jean-Pierre Cabestan, a Chinese politics expert at Hong Kong Baptist University. The new appointees are “all loyal to Xi,” he said. “There is no counterweight or checks and balances in the system at all.”
On Saturday, Xi’s predecessor, 79-year-old Hu Jintao, abruptly left a meeting of the party Central Committee with an aide holding his arm. That prompted questions about whether Xi was flexing his powers by expelling other leaders. The official Xinhua News Agency later reported Hu was in poor health and needed to rest.
Xi and other Standing Committee members — none of them women — appeared for the first time as a group before reporters in the Great Hall of the People, the seat of China’s ceremonial legislature in central Beijing.
The No. 2 leader was Li Qiang, the Shanghai party secretary. That puts Li Qiang, who is no relation to Li Keqiang, in line to become premier, the top economic official. Zhao Leji, already a member, was promoted to No. 3, likely to head the legislature. Those posts are to be assigned when the legislature meets next year.
Leadership changes were announced as the party wrapped up a twice-a-decade congress that was closely watched for initiatives to reverse an economic slump or changes in a severe “zero-COVID” strategy that has shut down cities and disrupted business. Officials disappointed investors and the Chinese public by announcing no changes.
The lineup appeared to reflect what some commentators called “Maximum Xi,” valuing loyalty over ability. Some new leaders lack national-level experience as vice premier or Cabinet minister that typically is seen as a requirement for the post.
Li Qiang’s promotion served as apparent confirmation, as it puts him in line to be premier with no background in national government. Li Qiang is seen as close to Xi after they worked together in Zhejiang province in the southeast in the early 2000s.
Li Keqiang was sidelined over the past decade by Xi, who put himself in charge of policymaking bodies. Li Keqiang was excluded Saturday from the list of the party’s new 205-member Central Committee, from which the Standing Committee is picked.
Another departure from the Standing Committee was Wang Yang, a reform advocate suggested by some as a possible premier. Wang, 67, is below retirement age.
Other new Standing Committee members include Cai Qi, the Beijing party secretary, and Ding Xuexiang, a career party functionary who is regarded as Xi’s “alter ego” or chief of staff. Wang Huning, a former law school dean who is chief of ideology, stayed on the committee. The No. 7 member is Li Xi, the party secretary of Guangdong province in the southeast, the center of China’s export-oriented manufacturing industry.
The Central Committee has 11 women, or 5% of the total. Its 24-member Politburo, which has had only four female members since the 1990s, has none following the departure of Vice Premier Sun Chunlan.
Party plans call for creating a prosperous society by mid-century and restoring China to its historic role as a political, economic and cultural leader.
Those ambitions face challenges from security-related curbs on access to Western technology, an aging workforce, and tensions with Washington, Europe and Asian neighbors over trade, security, human rights and territorial disputes.
Xi has called for the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” and a revival of the party’s “original mission” as social, economic and culture leader in a throwback to what he sees as a golden age after it took power in 1949.
During the congress, Xi called for faster military development, “self-reliance and strength” in technology and defense of China’s interests abroad, which raises the likelihood of further conflict.
The party has tightened control over entrepreneurs who generate jobs and wealth, prompting warnings that rolling back market-oriented reforms will weigh on economic growth that sank to 2.2% in the first half of this year — less than half the official 5.5% target.
“Clearly, it’s a return to a much more state-controlled type of economy,” said Cabestan. “This means, for private business, they will be on an even shorter leash, with party committees everywhere.”
Under a revived 1950s propaganda slogan, “common prosperity,” Xi is pressing entrepreneurs to help narrow China’s wealth gap by raising wages and paying for rural job creation and other initiatives.
Xi, in a report to the congress last week, called for “regulating the mechanism of wealth accumulation,” suggesting entrepreneurs might face still more political pressure, but gave no details.
“I would worry if I were a very wealthy individual in China,” said economist Alicia Garcia Herrero of Natixis.
In his report, Xi stressed the importance of national security and control over China’s supplies of food, energy and industrial goods. He gave no indication of possible changes in policies that prompted then-President Donald Trump to launch a tariff war with Beijing in 2018 over its technology ambitions.
The party is trying to nurture Chinese creators of renewable energy, electric car, computer chip, aerospace and other technologies. Its trading partners complain Beijing improperly subsidizes and shields its suppliers from competition.
Trump’s successor, Joe Biden, has kept punitive tariff hikes on Chinese goods and this month increased restrictions on China’s access to U.S. chip technology.
The party has tightened control over private sector leaders, including e-commerce giant Alibaba Group. Under political pressure, they are diverting billions of dollars into chip development and other party initiatives. Their share prices on foreign exchanges have plunged due to uncertainty about their future.
The party will “step up its industrial policy” to close the “wide gap” between what Chinese tech suppliers can make and what is needed by smartphone, computer and other manufacturers, said Garcia Herrero and Gary Ng of Natixis in a report.
Abroad, Chinese efforts to assert leadership will lead to “more tension and difficulty,” because “countries are not just going to follow the Chinese model,” said Steve Tsang, director of the University of London’s China Institute.
With potential dissenters forced out, “there is nobody in Beijing who can advise Xi Jinping that this is not the way to go,” Tsang said.
Xi gave no indication Beijing will change its “zero-COVID” strategy despite public frustration with repeated city closures that has boiled over into protests in Shanghai and other areas.
Xi’s priorities of security and self-sufficiency will “drag on China’s productivity growth,” said Julian Evans-Pritchard, Sheana Yue and Mark Williams of Capital Economics in a report. “His determination to stay in power makes a course correction unlikely.”
The central bank governor, Yi Gang, and bank regulator, Guo Shuqing, also were missing from Saturday’s Central Committee list, indicating they will retire next year, as expected.
Xi suspended retirement rules to keep Gen. Zhang Youxia, 72, on the Central Committee. That allows Zhang, a veteran of China’s 1979 war with Vietnam, to stay as Xi’s deputy chairman on the commission that controls the party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army.
The party elite agreed in the 1990s to limit the general secretary to two five-year terms in hopes of avoiding a repeat of power struggles in previous decades. That leader also becomes chairman of the military commission and takes the ceremonial title of president.
Xi has led an anti-corruption crackdown that snared thousands of officials, including a retired Standing Committee member and deputy Cabinet ministers. That broke up party factions and weakened potential challengers.
Xi is on track to become the first leader in a generation to pick his own successor but has yet to indicate possible candidates. Hu Jintao and his predecessor, Jiang Zemin, both were picked in the 1980s by then-supreme leader Deng Xiaoping.
Ahead of the congress, banners criticizing Xi and “zero COVID” were hung above a major Beijing thoroughfare in a rare protest. Photos of the event were deleted from social media. The popular WeChat messaging app shut down accounts that forwarded them.
Xi’s government also faces criticism over mass detentions and other abuses against mostly Muslim ethnic groups and the jailing of government critics.
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AP video producer Caroline Chen contributed.
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SEATTLE — It's as timely as it is timeless.
The classic American novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird" explores themes of racism and social justice. But this Aaron Sorkin-penned stage production, now playing at the Paramount Theater, also delves deeper into the vulnerabilities of its characters.
"That's why this isn't just a sort of museum picture of 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' but, I think, a very vibrant rethinking of the themes of the play," the play's star, Richard Thomas said.
Thomas plays Alabama attorney Atticus Finch, fighting to save the life of a wrongfully accused Black man.
Melanie Moore is his strong-willed daughter, Scout.
"She can't be anything other than honest," Moore said of her character.
The two actors' paths to the stage traveled through network TV in very different ways.
Thomas rose to fame in the 70s with "The Waltons."
"Obviously it was a great part in a show that I'm very proud of," he said.
Fans still greet him with the show's familiar sign-off, "Goodnight John-Boy."
"Oh, yeah," Thomas said. "In the grocery store, on the street, anywhere. It's great."
Moore was the Season 8 winner of "So You Think You Can Dance" and it changed her life.
"Before that I was just in college," Moore said.
"So You Think You Can Dance" launched a career in Broadway musicals. But this is her first play.
So she thinks she can act?
"Exactly," Moore laughed. "I get to test that out nightly depending on the audience."
Thomas' acting recently took a villainous turn on the juicy Netflix drama "Ozark."
"Ozark was such a guilty pleasure," Thomas said. "I loved it."
That artistic versatility comes in handy for this production's wide emotional range.
"Be careful how much you're laughing because you're gonna cry just as much," Moore cautioned. "And at the end of the show a lot of times when I see people by the stage door, they're like, 'I cried so hard,' and I'm like, 'Good. So did I. We were in it together.'"
For a story set in the 1930s, "To Kill a Mockingbird" feels all-too relevant to the struggles of today.
"We all share in this story," Thomas said. "The story of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is very much a picture of us as a people and as a nation."
"To Kill a Mockingbird" is playing at the Paramount Theater through Sunday. Check this link for tickets.
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP)Tristan da Silva scored 20 points and reserve J’Vonne Hadley scored 12 shooting 5 for 6 and Colorado held off Yale in the final seconds for a 65-62 win on Sunday.
John Poulakidas made a 3-pointer, and Bez Mbeng followed with a layup and Yale reduced its deficit to 61-60 with 1:05 left. After Colorado’s Jalen Gabbidon – formerly of Yale – missed a short shot with 30 seconds to go, Mbeng threw the ball out of bounds on a miscommunication and the Buffaloes (4-3) took possession.
Following a Yale timeout, Colorado’s Julian Hammond III made two foul shots with nine seconds left for a three-point lead. After another Yale (6-1) timeout, Gabbidon stole Mbeng’s inbounds pass, got fouled and made two foul shots to seal it with five seconds left.
KJ Simpson scored 10 points for Colorado which led 38-28 at halftime and never trailed. The Buffaloes will play their first Pac-12 conference contest when they host Arizona St. Thursday before traveling to Seattle to play Washington on Dec. 4.
Poulakidas scored 22 points for Yale shooting 6 for 8 from 3-point range and Matt Knowling 16 shooting 8 for 11.
Yale was off to its best start since the 1945-46 season when it won its first seven games on its way to a 14-1 record and a New England championship.
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Kehinde Adebajo, a beautician and barber, carefully threads a woman's eyebrows. Pictures of his work — eyebrow tints, facial threading, tattoos he's designed — are scattered around in the clutter and on the walls of his narrow wooden stall in Balogun Market, the largest in Lagos with a vast sprawl of thousands of businesses. Now 56, he's worked there since he was 16.
For years, he and many other market vendors thrived, he says, operating out of stalls wedged along walkways and colonial era streets of Lagos Island, a district within the city. But now, earning a living here has rarely been more difficult.
"It's the afternoon and I haven't even eaten, only a biscuit and 'gala,'" a cheap pastry, he says. "But I'm even more fortunate than others. So many people can't afford food or transport. We thank God for life, but the last few months have not been easy, everything has become expensive."
Soaring costs for food and transport
The cost of food and transport have soared since the end of May. The trigger was the removal of a fuel subsidy that dates to the 1970s and kept fuel prices artificially lower than the market rate and lower than in neighboring countries.
But in his inaugural speech on May 29, new president Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared an end to the subsidy. It had become too expensive — rising to $9.7 billion last year, a quarter of Nigeria's budget-- all while government revenues were stretched thin.
The ripple effects were immediate. Fuel prices almost tripled overnight, from roughly 180 naira (23 cents) per liter in May, to roughly 500 naira (70 cents). Fuel prices are expected to rise even further to account for the depreciation in Nigeria's currency since May.
The impact of the subsidy has been profound in a large but challenging economy with 70% of people living in poverty. The World Bank says an additional 7 million people in Nigeria could be plunged into poverty by the end of the year — driven by a combination of a painful cash crisis earlier this year, high inflation and the fuel subsidy.
An overnight transformation
The end of the fuel subsidy was expected, says Adedayo Ademuwagun, an analyst at Songhai Advisory, an investment consultancy. But the timing along with the lack of support for the most vulnerable was a surprise. "What happened is it happened overnight," he said. "So while the president was giving his speech, petrol stations were changing their prices instantly. The Nigerian people were not prepared for that, and there hasn't been a clear idea of how to make sure that the most vulnerable in society will be protected."
On Thursday the government finally revealed a proposal to give 8,000 naira ($10) a month to 12 million low-income households for a six-month period.
Outside Kehinde's stall, the percussive, lively tones of Nigerian fuji music echo over the invasive hum of generators. Because state-provided electricity is intermittent, many people rely on generators, which are now extremely expensive to power.
The subsidy removal has taken a toll on the entire economy of the market. It costs more to commute to work, to transport goods, to buy food.
Abbey is a 38-year-old IT technician and mobile money operator, running a business that lets people send money out. He only gives his first name because he doesn't want to be identified as someone critical of the government. Working in Balogun for the last 10 years, he also charges phones on a large dashboard of extensions and chargers. "It used to be 100 naira before, but the cost of fuel we're buying right now? It's too much!" He now charges double but most of his customers complain about the increase so he often offers a discount.
He runs his generator for 4 hours fewer a day now to save money but still spends so much on fuel he's not really making a profit anymore. "It's just that we can't steal," he says, implying he'd turn to crime if he didn't feel guilt. "We have families! But in buying fuel, it's like we're wasting money."
'Lapping' is happening
Anjola Lawal specializes in eyelash extensions and nails in her purple stall next door to Kehinde, with a large array of colorful acrylics hung on the wall behind her. "Not everyone can come to the market everyday like they used to," she says. Her daily transport costs have gone from 600 naira (77 cents) to 1,500 naira ($1.92).
High transport costs have meant she often sees people begging bus drivers and passengers to help them get home. On Lagos buses, which charge per seat, commuters now regularly plead with passengers to sit on their laps and split the cost of their seat. "They are lapping because they can't afford the transport fare. We are lapping ourselves."
To cut down on commuting costs, she now stays with her grandma who lives close to the market and only sees her three children when she goes home on weekends. "It's very difficult but I have to endure it, I have no choice."
Similar stories are replete on social media and call-in radio. Workers say they're sleeping in offices or lodging nearby midweek to avoid travel costs. Lagos' infamous traffic jams have eased in some areas as there are less cars on the road.
Nigeria's unions have been banned from protesting the subsidy removal by court orders favorable to the government, effectively dousing demonstrations of public anger. Union officials have been in talks with the government on social welfare policies that will mitigate the subsidy removal. It's not clear when the planned cash transfers to the poorest households will be dispersed, and what other support will emerge.
"We have to be patient," Adebajo says. He's remembers difficult times, most in the last 10 years, when he and others had to dig deep. "The government needs time to get it right, to provide support to the masses. We just have to wait."
Others like Lawal are far less hopeful: "The government should know that we are suffering but it's like they don't care, they only care about themselves."
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) announced on Thursday that a 4-year-old girl from Portland is missing and could be in danger.
Bianka Evenson, and her mother, Monika Jones, went missing on Friday, according to ODHS. They are believed to be in SE Portland, and they are known to spend time in unhoused encampments at Laurelhurst Park and Sewallcrest Park.
ODHS said Evenson is two feet tall and weighs 40 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who suspects they have information about the location of Evenson or Jones should call 911 and reference Portland Police Bureau case #22-184047 or National Center for Missing and Exploited Children #1455544.
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Controversial Chicago priest and activist Father Michael Pfleger facing new sexual abuse allegation
'Father Pfleger has been asked to step aside from ministry,' Archdiocese of Chicago statement reads
A controversial, anti-violence activist priest in Chicago who once caught attention for his relationship with former President Barack Obama is under investigation for another sexual abuse of a minor case.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Saturday that Father Michael Pfleger will be under investigation for a new allegation of sexual abuse of a minor said to have taken place more than 30 years ago, according to a statement.
"Father Pfleger has been asked to step aside from ministry and live away from the parish while the allegation is investigated. He has agreed to cooperate fully with this request," Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said Saturday.
The allegation was reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and law enforcement officials.
CHICAGO CHURCH RALLIES AROUND PRIEST AFTER SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS
Pfleger is no stranger to controversy. He once received condemnation for threatening to "snuff out" a federally licensed gun shop owner at an NRA protest led by the Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago.
The Catholic priest has also faced heat for defending Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Obama’s own pastor known for controversial sermons post the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan.
In 2019, the archbishop of Chicago apologized after Pfleger invited the National of Islam leader to speak at St. Sabina Church in response to Facebook's decision to ban Farrakhan from its platforms over alleged hate speech and Farrakhan proceeding to make more disparaging comments about the Jewish community at the pulpit.
Obama has attempted to distance himself from Wright, as well as Pfleger. In 2008, Pfleger went after then- Sen. Obama’s Democratic presidential opponent Clinton, accusing her of becoming teary-eyed before the New Hampshire primary because she thought, "There's a Black man stealing my show."
Pfleger was reportedly suspended for two weeks and later apologized.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said Saturday Father Thulani Magwaza will serve as administrator and will attend to the needs of the St. Sabina parish and school community upon his return from visiting family in early November.
Until then, Father David Jones will serve as temporary administrator.
ACTIVIST CHICAGO PRIEST ASKED TO STEP ASIDE AMID CHILD SEX ABUSE ALLEGATION
"The welfare of the children entrusted to our care remains our priority," the Archdiocese statement reads.
Another accusation against Pfleger came to light in January 2021. In that instance, two brothers in their 60s say Pfleger inflicted years of sexual abuse on them in the 70s, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Pfleger is known in the Chicago community as an activist and civil rights leader, the TV station reports.
Pfleger was also suspended in 2011 amid a disagreement over a proposed transfer to a different parish. He's served as pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church since 1981, according to WGN, an independent TV station in the Windy City.
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High End UHD Video Applications with Intelligent Congestion-Aware Routing
WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zixi, the industry leader for enabling dependable, live broadcast-quality video over any IP network, and provider of the award-winning Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP) today announced an integration by Spin Digital into its live encoding and playback solutions. The combination of high-performance live encoding, compute efficient playback, and market-leading transport performance unlocks new immersive viewing experiences, including up to 8K/HDR resolution, efficient HEVC and VVC compression, and VR/AR optimized video continuously delivered with error-free reliability and ultra-low latency performance the Zixi protocol is known for.
Spin Digital high performance software solutions enable media applications that require the latest image and video processing enhancements including ultra-high resolution (4K, 8K, and 16K), high dynamic range, high frame rate, wide color gamut, and 360° video and virtual reality. With integrated Zixi for the Spin Enc Live, Spin Player HEVC, and Spin Player VVC products, establishing and maintaining reliable transport of these high-performance streams can now include network bonding, enabling live video to seamlessly span multiple networks to maximize available bandwidth and add additional resilience, and enhanced protections including DTLS connection security and live content encryption support. Key Spin Digital encoder (Spin Enc Live) features include support for HEVC and VVC standards, broadcast quality live encoding for high-end video formats (4K, 8K, 12K), novel quality optimization mode designed to increase the perceived quality of compressed video at low bitrates, 8K-to-8K live transcoding and optimization to guarantee minimal latencies in both high-efficiency and low-delay operation modes. Spin Player HEVC and Spin Player VVC offer real-time playback of 8Kp60 video and beyond on a compact PC, advanced video rendering engine for 8K HDR with HDMI 2.1 (GPU) and SDI output interfaces, integrated HDR-to-SDR tone mapping algorithm for high-quality dynamic range preservation on standard displays and versatile screen and playback layouts using multiple GPUs or SDI devices.
The SDVP's Zixi protocol is a resilient congestion and network-aware protocol that adjusts to varying network conditions and employs patented, dynamic Forward Error Correction techniques for error-free video transport over IP with 99.9999% uptime at minimal latency. It provides best-in-class security with DTLS and AES encryption, allows for protected multicast transport, provides bandwidth efficiency, and enables encoder backpressure. The Zixi ZEN Master control plane is also integrated to enable users to manage large-scale configurations and orchestrate, analyze, monitor, and report on live video streams and devices across, and the Zixi Enabled Network of customers, integrated hardware and software applications, platforms, and service providers standardized on Zixi. As part of ZEN Master, Zixi's Intelligent Data Platform aggregates 3 billion data points a day from across the Zixi Enabled Network and uses advanced analytics, machine learning, and Zixi's unique video telemetry data to provide alerts based on patterns and insights that help media companies streamline broadcast operations by focusing their resources to fix errors before they occur and reduce costs from root cause analysis.
Customers leveraging the Spin Digital live encoders can now accept as well as broadcast from Zixi enabled live sources and to Zixi Broadcaster target destinations. This enables users to deliver very high-quality content with greater bandwidth efficiency at lower latencies and with increased reliability. Dynamic FEC and ARQ combine to ensure reliable delivery without adding significant latency while maximizing available bandwidth for content delivery. The bandwidth efficiency and error-free delivery included with the integrated solution are vital for supporting advanced UHD/8K video applications.
"The SDVP and the Zixi protocol allow our mutual customers to realize the best video quality with ultra-low latency," said Mauricio Alvarez-Mesa, CEO, Spin Digital. "The joint solution is exactly what is necessary for users in live 4K and 8K next-generation use cases."
"Spin Digital is leading the charge into the next generation of media and entertainment applications and we are thrilled to be able to deliver this joint best-of-breed experience," said John Wastcoat, SVP Alliances and Marketing, Zixi. "Spin Digital has an excellent reputation for next-generation innovation with their dynamic, feature-rich offerings and we look forward to a successful partnership."
Zixi provides a cloud based and on-premises Software-Defined Video Platform that enables reliable broadcast-quality video delivery over any IP network, any protocol, any cloud provider and any edge device. The company offers technologies for broadcasters, enterprises, over-the-top video providers, and mobile service providers around the world. The Zixi Platform makes it easy and economical for media companies to source, manage, localize, and distribute live events and 24/7 live linear channels in broadcast QoS, securely and at scale, using any form of IP network or Hybrid IP environments. Zixi provides enhanced control in large complex networks with ZEN Master, a live video orchestration and telemetry control plane that provides visual tools to configure, orchestrate, and monitor live broadcast channels and events across industry protocols. Over 15 years, the Zixi Enabled Network (ZEN) has grown to over 400+ OEM and service providers and serves well over 700 media customers representing most of the top media brands around the world with 20,000+ channels delivered daily. www.zixi.com
Spin Digital Video Technologies GmbH (Spin Digital) develops high-performance video codecs for the next generation of ultra-high-quality video applications. Spin Digital software solutions enable media applications that require the latest image and video processing enhancements including very high resolution (4K, 8K, and 16K), high dynamic range, high frame rate, wide color gamut, and 360° video and virtual reality. Spin Digital is based in Berlin, and operates in an international B2B environment, collaborating with customers and partners around the world and across market segments. www.spin-digital.com
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Nix, No. 12 Oregon roll up offense in 49-22 win over Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Noah Whittington surveyed the field while running to his right, making a quick cut to evade a tackle before sprinting up the field.
Then the Oregon running back reached a speed no one else on the field could match, bursting past a half-dozen Arizona defensive players on the way to the end zone. It was the first rushing touchdown of the game for the Ducks.
There would be many, many others before the night was through.
Bo Nix threw for 265 yards and ran for three touchdowns, Whittington added the superb 55-yard touchdown run and No. 12 Oregon rolled to a 49-22 victory over Arizona on Saturday.
"We were able to impose our will at times tonight," Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. "We were able to run the ball the way we wanted to run the ball. Our guys played with physicality, and that’s what we’re looking for. We definitely saw that."
The Ducks (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) scored touchdowns on seven consecutive drives starting midway through the first quarter, building a 49-13 lead by late in the third. All seven scores were on the ground.
Oregon piled up 580 yards of total offense — including 306 yards rushing — doing pretty much whatever it wanted against Arizona (3-3, 1-2).
Nix was great on the ground for a second straight game, scoring on a pair of 2-yard runs before breaking free for a 25-yard touchdown in the third quarter. He ran for a career-high 141 yards and two touchdowns last week against Stanford.
The Ducks have won five straight since a season-opening loss to Georgia, scoring more than 40 points in every game. They built a 28-13 lead by halftime Saturday. Nix completed 13 of 14 passes for 187 yards as the offense racked up 346 total yards before the break.
"It feels really good offensively," Nix said. "When you’re able to play fast like we did — up tempo — they were kind of confused at times and we’re just rolling."
Arizona managed to stay within striking distance thanks to a 52-yard touchdown run by DJ Williams and a pair of field goals from Tyler Loop, including a 36-yarder as time expired in the second quarter.
But the Ducks erased any doubt about the outcome in the third. Oregon opened the second half with an efficient eight-play, 75-yard drive, capped by Nix’s second touchdown run for a 35-13 advantage. A few minutes later, Bucky Irving ran for a 22-yard touchdown and a 42-13 lead.
Arizona’s Jayden de Laura completed 24 of 42 passes for 241 yards, one touchdown and an interception.
The Wildcats had a promising first drive snuffed out at the Oregon 11 when de Laura and Jacob Cowing botched a handoff. Oregon’s DJ Johnson was there to fall on the fumble. With Oregon rolling on offense, those mistakes were insurmountable.
"We couldn’t keep up," Arizona coach Jedd Fisch said. "They were going and we weren’t stopping them. Then we got stopped a couple times in a row, pinned them back, but couldn’t get the stop. Wasn’t the type of game we wanted, but they played a complete game.
"We tell the players all the time, ‘You win or you learn.’ In this case, we learned."
Oregon had to punt on its first offensive drive but quickly found its offensive rhythm.
Whittington’s touchdown put Oregon up 7-3 and the Ducks added to their momentum early in the second. Nix hit a diving Kris Hutson for a 42-yard gain that was just short of a touchdown. On the next play, Nix kept it himself for a 2-yard touchdown and 14-3 lead.
TARGETING
Oregon’s Dontae Manning was called for targeting in the second quarter and ejected. He had a helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona’s Cowing.
THE TAKEAWAY
Arizona: There’s no shame in losing to the Ducks, but there’s little doubt the Wildcats will be disappointed, particularly with the defensive performance. Arizona’s given up 49 points in two of the past three weeks and that’s not going to win a lot of football games.
Oregon: The Ducks are gaining steam and now get two weeks to prepare for a showdown against UCLA, which could be a Top 10 team by the time the game is played. Nix — an Auburn transfer — is starting to look comfortable with his new school.
UP NEXT
Arizona: Travels to face Washington next Saturday.
Oregon: Plays at home vs. UCLA on Oct. 22.
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Machine Gun Kelly shocked during Super Bowl party performance in Phoenix, ‘my hair stood up’
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Things got electric for Machine Gun Kelly during his Super Bowl party set in Phoenix on Friday... literally. The 32-year-old rapper was headlining the Coors Light Bird’s Nest concert to a sold-out crowd when he got quite the shock resulting in a new hair-do.
Video from TMZ shows the rapper performing while the audience sings along. As he makes his way down the stage, he dances through a smoke machine when his hair suddenly sticks up. The rapper seems unfazed by the new do, but his spikey hair lasted till the end of the performance.
On Saturday, MGK posted a screenshot of the performance to his Instagram story with the caption, “Yooo” followed by an exploding head emoji, “I got electricuted and my hair stood up.”
It is unclear if MGK was injured during his performance, but according to TMZ, he met up with fiancee Megan Fox after the show, and the two attended Drake’s party.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In 2022, Florida lawmakers took the bold step of approving three non-Florida universities to have their own Florida license plates: Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia.
A year later, only the Dawgs have had enough fans in the Sunshine State to get their plates printed.
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According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ 2023 July report of active specialty plates, 2,798 Florida drivers now have Florida license plates featuring the University of Georgia.
So, which counties love them some Dawgs? The top 5 are Duval (382), Nassau (256), St. Johns (249), Clay (123), and Hillsborough (96).
Read: ‘Don’t tread on me’: Gadsden Flag specialty license plate now available in Florida
Gilchrist and Washington only have one lone driver each honoring the two-time defending college football National Champion Georgia Bulldogs.
To get plates printed, a fan base of Florida drivers would need to pre-order at least 3,000 plates, something Georgia fans were able to do, even though not all have been delivered. Alabama and Auburn have not, yet.
Read: ‘They’ve got my money’: Consumers complain they paid for specialty tags they never got
While the University of Georgia can be proud of its accomplishment, the University of Florida, as you might expect, is still number one in the state with 92,042 active plates as of July 2023.
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Official: 5 found dead in northeastern Maryland home
Published: Sep. 9, 2022 at 9:53 AM MDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
ELK MILLS, Md. (AP) — A spokesman for a northeastern Maryland sheriff’s office says deputies called to a home for a report of a shooting have found five bodies.
The Cecil Whig reports that Cecil County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Michael Holmes says five people were found dead inside the home on a cul-de-sac in Elk Mills on Friday morning.
Holmes says deputies were called to the home just after 9 a.m. and made entry to find the bodies.
He says officials received a report that multiple people were shot.
Holmes says investigators are still inside the house. He says there’s no threat to the public.
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Mount Clemens school officials vow to strengthen policies after twerking incident
Mount Clemens school district officials are reviewing and strengthening their policies regarding the use of school facilities following an event at the district's high school last weekend that featured a dancer parents and officials called "inappropriate."
Superintendent Monique Beels on Wednesday said training staff regarding board policy has already begun and the district will now require advance review of flyers for upcoming events at school facilities.
"Some of the things that we're going to be requiring is that... all flyers related to any events need to be turned in prior to the event, so those will all be reviewed," Beels said. "We are going to enforce a two week timeline... If they're wishing to use our facilities for a charity, nonprofit event, they have to let us know at least two weeks in advance."
The changes come after one of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's top officials called on the district to "take action" following a controversial event, "Peezy's Sweetest Day Bash," was held by a nonprofit at Mount Clemens High School.
The bash was put on Saturday night by Rivals Recruiting Worldwide, a nonprofit led by Quentin Hines, a former NFL player and Mount Clemens High School alumnus. The event — which was supposed to support the organization that works to spotlight undiscovered or overlooked entertainers and athletes — was initially scheduled to take place at Wisner Memorial Stadium but was moved to the high school's gymnasium due to cold weather.
Video of the event shows rapper O.T. Rell walking around the gym floor shirtless while a woman in a swimsuit twerked. Hines told The News that he didn't know the woman would be underdressed and apologized to anyone who was offended on Monday.
But Tricia Foster, the governor's chief operating officer, sent a letter to Beels on Monday expressing disapproval of the event and urging the district to "take action."
"All of us, regardless of where we live or who we are, want the same things for our kids: a world-classeducation to excel in life and work. Our schools serve as the foundation of these goals and pillars of ourcommunities, so it is important that every district presents an appropriate environment of learning thatputs the best interest of students and parents first at all times," Foster wrote. "What has been reported from this weekend does not comport with these goals or values."
Foster called on the school district to conduct a review of the event and hold "the right people accountable."
"We are asking for the school district to conduct an immediate review to determine how such a largeoversight or lapse in judgment was allowed to occur," she wrote. "We are further asking that you take action to holdthe right people accountable for the events that unfolded. Lastly, we are encouraging the school districtto implement policies, procedures, and safeguards to ensure this never happens again."
Rivals Recruiting Worldwide, meanwhile, has been banned from using Mount Clemens High School facilities and the district is investigating their process of facility use and rentals, according to a statement from Beels earlier this week.
"The Mount Clemens Community Schools’ Board of Education and Administration are deeply shocked, disappointed, and disgusted by the inappropriate events that took place Saturday," Beels said. "We will conduct a full review of our current practices of facility rentals and usage, and work to ensure that our community does not compromise the values and actions that we work to instill in our students."
While Beels isn't sure what the new policies will look like, the school board will likely be meeting in the next 10 days to decide. The school has already started to make a lot of the changes suggested in the chief operating officer's letter, she said.
"We have a lot of really positive things that are happening with our kids right now... and all of this is detracting from all of this wonderfulness that they're doing," Beels added. "The kids had nothing to do with this and it's not fair."
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Equashield Remains the Provider of Choice and Most Considered Closed System Transfer Device for Pharmacists and Oncology Nurses in Prevention of Hazardous Drug Exposure
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Equashield, a leading provider of closed system transfer devices (CSTDs)for hazardous drugs and exclusive proprietor of the only closed-back syringe, today announced that, for the fourth year running, it has been recognized as the most used and most considered CSTD for hazardous drug preparation and administration among healthcare professionals.
The Pharmacy Purchasing & Products State of Compounding Report for 2022 identified Equashield as the most popular device for hospital pharmacists compounding hazardous drugs, utilized in 35 percent of facilities across the United States for four consecutive years. The report similarly highlighted Equashield as the CSTD of choice for oncology nurses administering hazardous medications.
A growing number of facilities are recognizing the benefits of CSTD use to support safe practices during hazardous drug compounding and administration. Along with the increase in use, CSTDs have seen steady vendor loyalty growth with 65 percent of facilities less likely to switch from their established vendor of choice. The trend of CSTD adoption and vendor loyalty established the Equashield CSTD as a leader and preferred option, holding 48 percent of the market for pharmacists considering which CSTDs to purchase.
"Increased global awareness on the importance of protective measures for healthcare workers at risk for exposure is driving the growing adoption rates of CSTDs. The USP 800 mandate, which requires the use of closed systems in the administration of hazardous drugs, and strongly recommends them in the compounding process, has driven official acceptance of CSTDs as a standard in both pharmacy and nursing, making them a must-have," said Marino Kriheli, Co-founder of Equashield. "Equashield is proud to once again be recognized for its commitment to improving safety for healthcare professionals."
The Equashield CSTD provides unparalleled safety and ease of use for healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs. Key features include an integrated pressure equalization system within the sealed syringe barrel, a dry disconnection mechanism to prevent leaks, and Equashield's proprietary closed syringe back and metal plunger rod to mitigate syringe plunger contamination. Equashield's CSTD portfolio includes a wide range of closed-back syringes and adaptors that can accommodate any drug vial, along with a selection of connectors and tubing sets compatible with all IV infusion bags.
About Equashield
Equashield is a leading provider of manual and automated solutions for the compounding and administration of hazardous drugs. Equashield's product suite includes the EQUASHIELD® Closed System Transfer Device (CSTD), and EQUASHIELD® Pro, the first ever closed system-enabled Automated Pharmacy Compounding System. Equashield's CSTD is clinically proven to protect healthcare professionals from hazardous drug exposure. It covers more routes of exposure than alternative systems and has passed the proposed 2015 alcohol vapor containment protocol from NIOSH, confirming that it can contain the harshest vapors and emissions. Studies have shown Equashield's CSTD as faster to deploy and easier to use than competing systems. Used by hundreds of hospitals and clinics around the world, EQUASHIELD is CE marked and substantiated by the FDA for preventing microbial ingress for up to seven days.
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CHICAGO — Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning as the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
With automatic runner Bobby Dalbec on second, Wick (1-3) walked Christian Arroyo leading off the 11th. Jarren Duran struck out and Rafael Devers popped out before Story hit a soft hopper that Wick threw well over first baseman David Bote.
In a game that took 4 hours and 25 minutes, Boston won for the second time after a seven-game winning streak. The Red Sox finished a 5-4 road trip and headed home for the start of 17 straight games against AL East rivals.
“We got lucky,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. “Tonight was a grind.”
Red Sox shortstop Xanger Bogaerts left in the second inning with a left thigh laceration after Willson Contreras slid into him while caught stealing second. Cora said Bogaerts needed seven stitches.
“We’ll hop on the plane and see how he feels tomorrow,” Cora said.
Bogaerts said he didn’t think Contreras meant to harm him, and he didn’t mean to block the base as Contreras was arriving.
“I didn’t know where the plate was,” Bogaerts said. “I know he probably didn’t do it on purpose. My foot being in that position, it shouldn’t be there either.”
Boston stopped Chicago’s four-game winning streak, which had tied the Cubs’ season high.
“They put up a fight, man,” Bogaerts said. “I’ve been on teams like that before where you have young guys that want to go out there, play, prove a point and prove that they belong and want to stay here and impress everyone.”
Contreras hit an RBI single in the first.
Boston tied the score in the fourth when with runners at the corners, Franchy Cordero’s infield popup fell for an RBI single. Second baseman Christopher Morel appeared to settle under the ball, but lost it in the sun. Wind blew the ball to the right side, and it fell off the glove of first baseman Alfonso Rivas, who tried for a basket catch.
Keegan Thompson forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk to Duran later in the inning after getting ahead in the count 0-and-2.
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Patrick Wisdom tied the score in the eighth against Matt Strahm with his 16th homer, a 450-foot drive to center.
Jake Diekman (3-0) struck out four in two hitless innings.
Red Sox starter Connor Seabold, recalled from Triple-A Worcester, allowed one run and six hits in four innings. The 26-year-old was determined to make the most of his third big-league start after Toronto burned him for seven earned runs on nine hits on June 27.
Thompson gave up two runs, seven hits and three walks in four innings.
“I wasn’t really hitting spots much,” Thompson said. “Usually, if I’m hitting my spots, then those two-strike pitches are put-away pitches instead of the weak contact, infield hits.”
Trainer’s room
Boston: RHP Matt Barnes, sidelined since May 30 with right shoulder inflammation, is to face batters Monday. … DH J.D. Martinez, in a 1-for-21 slide, had Sunday off. ... RHP Phillips Valdéz was optioned back to Worcester a day after being recalled due to LHP Rich Hill’s knee injury. | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/hc-sp-mlb-red-sox-cubs-20220704-20220704-vxy7dqi5mngt7ms2gddzq4n3vy-story.html | 2022-07-04 04:47:36 | 1 | https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/hc-sp-mlb-red-sox-cubs-20220704-20220704-vxy7dqi5mngt7ms2gddzq4n3vy-story.html |
SEATTLE (AP) _ Expeditors International of Washington Inc. (EXPD) on Tuesday reported third-quarter net income of $414.2 million.
The Seattle-based company said it had net income of $2.54 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.92 per share.
The logistics services provider posted revenue of $4.36 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.15 billion.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that Compliancy Group has earned a spot on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"We strive to grow each year, adding to our product automation, features, and functionality, and exploring new regulatory markets to become a one-stop shop for compliance. Being honored on the Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year cements our place as the best compliance solution on the market. Thanks to our clients and partners for their continued trust, and to our employees for transforming us from a by the bootstraps business to a thriving company through their hard work, grit, and dedication." - Marc Haskelson, President and CEO, Compliancy Group.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
About Compliancy Group
Using automated software and dedicated Compliance Coaches, Compliancy Group removes the complexities and stress of HIPAA. They give healthcare professionals confidence in their compliance plan, increasing client loyalty and profitability of their business while reducing risk. Get compliant today!
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Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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ESTERO, Fla., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) (the "Company") announced today that it plans to report its second quarter 2023 financial results at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 27, 2023 followed by an earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET.
A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at https://ir.hertz.com. To access the call by phone, please register through this link: Hertz Q2 2023 earnings teleco registration and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A web replay will remain available on the website for approximately one year.
ABOUT HERTZ
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughout North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales.
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MANTECA, Calif. — A San Joaquin County deputy was hospitalized after a chase led to a crash, Monday.
According to a tweet from the sheriff’s office, it happened around Airport Way and Highway 120 in Manteca.
It says the deputy was chasing armed carjacking suspects when the crash happened.
All three suspects are in custody and a gun was recovered. The trio and the deputy were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/san-joaquin-county-deputy-injured-in-chase/103-542fc336-9a7c-42c5-b097-be4ad0c6c22c | 2023-05-29 22:03:24 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/san-joaquin-county-deputy-injured-in-chase/103-542fc336-9a7c-42c5-b097-be4ad0c6c22c |
Eating in college is hard, I won’t pretend it’s not. For about 20 years, we are not taught how to eat. Growing up, we had classes over nutrition, but that never taught us how to buy groceries, cook foods or even eat as adults.
I learned almost all my nutrition from the internet. I spent so much time calorie counting, obsessed with getting the most nutrients out of the least amount of food possible. Cooking and eating was no longer an experience but just a string of numbers that dictated what I could and could not eat.
For the busy college lifestyle, meal prepping is incredibly common and promoted over social media. Meal prepping comes in many forms and can range from marinating chicken overnight to creating a salad for later.
I find fault with the type of meal prep where people portion out food for an entire week. I know many people will cook large portions of the same meal and store it in plastic containers to have throughout the week. While this practice may work for many people, it is by no means the only way to have controlled and nutritious meals.
Something that is often overlooked is simple meals. There are many recipes with very few ingredients that only take about ten minutes or less to make. By having simple recipes on hand, this allows for a variety of dishes that could be made, depending on what you want specifically for that day.
There are a myriad of different recipes of quick, low-ingredient meals from different blogs online. Some of my favorite quick meals include pasta dishes, salads and even just a well-made sandwich.
When doing weekly meal prep, you could get stuck eating something you may not want to eat depending on the day. Simple meals allow for flexibility, so you have the freedom to do whatever you want on a day-by-day basis.
Not every meal has to be elaborate or take a long time to prepare and cook. Ensuring that there is something from each food group is a healthy and stress-free way to approach eating. Focusing on the elements of a meal could be easier than creating a named dish.
Even though meal prepping is widely popular, it can be seriously harmful for a student's mental health. Since there is a lot of misinformation around eating disorders and disordered eating, many students can find this fixation normal or healthy.
Due to the large communities that surround and encourage meal prepping and other similar practices, there has been a large spike in orthorexia in America. Orthorexia is a type of eating disorder in which people fixate on being as healthy as possible with their food, leading to restricting practices. Meal prepping has been contributing to orthorexia because meal prepping directs a significant portion of time to the nutritional breakdown of food.
Orthorexia is not the only condition that could stem from these behaviors. As a student with an eating disorder, meal prepping is dangerous to me due to its controlling and often restrictive attributes.
Even for students that are not predisposed to eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, meal prepping could become a source of stress. Planning so precisely can discourage indulging in treats or even just deviations from the already established meal plan.
At the end of the day, meal prepping is just a tool that can be used constructively and destructively. Meal prepping is not the only tool we as students have to make dietary decisions. Things like simple and quick meals can be just as easy and nutritious as weekly meal prep.
It is so easy to get caught up in diet culture and supposedly healthy habits that bring in hidden stressors. We make plans to guide our actions, not for our actions to be guided by our plans. No one should not feel guilty for eating – for any reason.
Alexia Woodall is a sophomore English and journalism double major. Reach her at alexiawoodall@dailynebraskan.com. | https://www.dailynebraskan.com/opinion/opinion-meal-prepping-is-not-here-to-stay/article_1d91d938-d26e-11ed-8b9e-63f746da16ee.html | 2023-04-04 06:08:09 | 1 | https://www.dailynebraskan.com/opinion/opinion-meal-prepping-is-not-here-to-stay/article_1d91d938-d26e-11ed-8b9e-63f746da16ee.html |
Funding will accelerate commercial launch of DefineMBC™ and expand Epic Sciences' liquid biopsy solutions for key global oncology trials
SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epic Sciences, Inc. ("Epic" or "Epic Sciences"), a privately held diagnostics company, has completed a $43 million first close of its Series F financing. The company will use the capital from this additional round of private investment to continue to advance its multi-omic platform and expand operations in areas such as single-cell sequencing and data analytics infrastructure.
Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal"), a leading private equity firm specializing in building transformational healthcare businesses, led the growth investment, which included continued support from existing investors such as Blue Ox Healthcare Partners, Deerfield Management, and Labcorp.
"We are extremely proud to have a world-class group of strategic partners backing us to meet the growing demand for Epic's liquid biopsy offerings," says Lloyd Sanders, President and CEO, Epic Sciences. "We are continuing to innovate testing for both the research and clinical markets. Our biopharma partners are driving our presence into drug development efforts and an increasing number of clinical trials, while we continue to see growing excitement from practicing clinical oncologists for DefineMBC™ and future tests."
DefineMBC™, Epic's novel blood-based test for comprehensively characterizing metastatic breast cancer, has been reporting patient results since April 2022. The test's multi-analyte methods have demonstrated impressive sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and precision in the:
- detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs)
- assessment of protein expression (HER2, ER)
- determination of intra-cell copy number variations (CNV) within individual CTCs
- identification of single nucleotide variants (SNVs), indels, fusions, and CNVs from plasma-based cell-free DNA analysis, the calculation of microsatellite instability (MSI) and tumor mutational burden (TMB)
Concurrent with the financing round, Epic has also appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: James Rothman PhD, the Chair of Arsenal's Healthcare Advisory Board, a renowned cell biologist and Nobel Laureate, who was formerly Chief Scientist of GE Healthcare, as well as Richard Eglen PhD, a Senior Advisor of Arsenal, who brings decades of industry leadership experience with companies such as PerkinElmer, Roche Bioscience, and Corning Inc.
"What is most exciting about Epic's approach is the ability to derive valuable insights from data at the cellular and subcellular level for both drug developers and clinicians in oncology," says Dr. Rothman, who also serves as the Sterling Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell Biology at Yale University School of Medicine.
Epic Sciences, Inc. is developing and marketing novel diagnostics to guide therapy selection and monitor disease progression, personalizing and advancing the treatment and management of prostate and breast cancers. The company's liquid biopsy platform leverages proven, proprietary cell analysis capabilities as well as cell-free analysis to provide more complete, efficient analysis and clearer insights – Comprehensive Cancer Profiling. Using its full-service CAP/CLIA-accredited laboratory and research support services, Epic Sciences partners with leading pharmaceutical companies and major cancer centers around the world to improve patient outcomes.
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Arsenal is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in healthcare and industrial growth companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds of more than $10 billion, has completed more than 250 platform and add-on investments, and achieved more than 30 realizations. Arsenal invests in industry sectors in which the firm has significant prior knowledge and experience. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. Visit www.arsenalcapital.com for more information.
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iris Automatic Passenger Counter raw data integrates directly with the Swiftly Connected Transit PlatformTM
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly Inc. and iris have partnered to integrate real-time crowding and historical ridership data with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform. Transit agencies can now connect raw data from iris IRMA brand Automatic Passenger Counters (APCs) with the Swiftly platform to centralize ridership information in a single cloud-based system of record for transit data.
This partnership benefits transit agencies with more accurate ridership data, faster time to value, a flexible deployment model, easily accessible data, and avoiding the need for additional onboard hardware.
"We were able to deploy iris APCs and integrate ridership data with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform in only a few weeks, where in the past a similar project may have taken months. Our staff can now analyze ridership data within the Swiftly web application to help inform decisions on how we can adjust stops and routes to best serve the most riders possible," said Lamar Hobbs, Transit Program Administrator at Bayway.
By generating real-time and historic ridership data through the Connected Transit Platform, Swiftly empowers riders and agency staff to make informed decisions and forecasts based on accurate and available ridership information. iris APCs mount overhead on the bus and rely on time-of-flight technology to detect passengers boarding and alighting buses, resulting in more accurate ridership counts than legacy solutions.
The Swiftly platform ingests ridership data from iris IRMA sensors onboard an agency's fleet and produces real-time crowding information as part of the agency's GTFS-rt feed, making the data available to any passenger-facing endpoints and third-party applications. Riders can automatically view crowding conditions through agency-owned channels or third-party applications such as Transit and Google Maps, enabling them to ride with confidence.
Agency staff rely on accurate passenger counts for a variety of critical functions. Real-time crowding information visible within the Swiftly web application allows operations staff to adjust service in real-time to alleviate crowded vehicles. Agencies can use historical ridership data to inform changes and improvements at the stop or route level, optimize long-term planning and resource distribution, and communicate with elected officials and the public. Ridership information also plays an important role in National Transit Database reporting, and data from Swiftly and iris can help automate manual passenger tallies.
"The partnership between iris and Swiftly helps enable our approach to technology based on flexibility, agility, and open data standards," says Josh Drucker, Assistant General Manager of Operations at RTA Maryland. "Having ridership information within the Connected Transit Platform helps us evaluate transit infrastructure."
The partnership between Swiftly and iris marks an evolution in the way transit agencies gather, share, and analyze ridership data. Rather than leverage an expensive onboard computer or vehicle logic unit (VLU), the cloud-based architecture instead relies on iris IRMA brand sensors transmitting raw ridership data to Swiftly software through an onboard commodity internet router and open data standards. Data processing then happens in the cloud through Swiftly's Connected Transit Platform, where data can be shared with riders through a public GTFS-rt feed, analyzed by agency staff in the Swiftly web application, and downloaded as local files for further reporting. The impacts for transit agencies are better economics, faster time-to-value, flexible deployments, and data easily available for internal tools and external services.
"We're excited to partner with iris on a novel, truly cloud-based approach to transit ridership information that delivers better accuracy, more easily accessible data, and faster time to value compared to legacy solutions," said Jonny Simkin, CEO and co-founder at Swiftly. "By partnering with leading hardware providers such as iris, Swiftly provides transit agencies with a comprehensive solution to manage operations through the Connected Transit Platform."
"Time-of-flight technology is a robust and consistent way to detect passengers. It is very effective in small, confined and moving spaces, like transit door ways," said Nguvi Kahiha, CEO of iris Inc. North America.
Swiftly, the first Connected Transit Platform, helps transit agencies improve their service reliability, passenger information, and operational efficiency. Today, over 120 transit agencies in 8 countries worldwide – including Los Angeles Metro, Philadelphia's SEPTA, Boston's MBTA, and Washington DC's WMATA – partner with Swiftly to improve on-time performance by up to 40% and increase passenger information accuracy by up to 50%. The result is increased ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and more reliable transit operations. The platform is now used by over 7,000 transit agency professionals and impacts billions of passenger trips per year. For more information, visit www.goswift.ly.
CONTACT: Sam Bleiberg, sam.bleiberg@goswift.ly
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How Monumental Sports investment impacts Mystics
June 23, 2023 04:15 PM
Natalie, Kelsey Nicole Nelson and Subria Whitaker analyze how NBC Sports Washington's rebranding as Monumental Sports Network, plus Monumental Sports & Entertainment's investment into D.C. sports, impacts the Mystics. | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/podcasts/brother-from-another/kd-vs-jokic-could-be-historically-close-mvp-race | 2023-06-28 07:37:54 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/podcasts/brother-from-another/kd-vs-jokic-could-be-historically-close-mvp-race |
Teens across the country are battling mental health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of suicides in females aged 15-24 years old increased by 87% over the past 20 years. For boys in the same age group, suicides rose by 30%.
Rebecca, Tomi, Zariyah, and Mikayla, attend Vox Atlanta, a teen-driven professional space that allows them to self-express. They say there's a difference between what young men and young women are facing when it comes to mental health.
“Young women tend to – even statistics can prove it, too – young women tend to view mental health as something that is they can actually talk about. And I feel like men are a lot of times, like, silenced by toxic masculinity where they're like, don't talk about your feelings at all," Zariyah said.
“Women are taught to be more vulnerable, and men to just hide their feelings – to just be strong, be a man. And that’s definitely not true,” Tomi said.
The girls say school can also take a toll on their mental health.
“Walking through the halls, you will probably get laughed at by someone at some point. You will always think and compare yourself that you aren’t pretty enough or someone else is prettier than you,” Rebecca said. “You will get harassed. You will get catcalled. It is a very aggressive environment.”
Add in social media to the equation and the results can be detrimental.
“Back when I was in high school, there was this Instagram page dedicated for my school, all about ranking girls and their different Instagram photos. And you wouldn’t see any Instagram pages about ranking the guys. But there were these girls, and they were getting called twos and ones, and really hateful things would be commented under the posts. And you know, it was really hard to – I actually took down all my posts,” Mikayla said.
Showing compassion is something the girls say can help anyone dealing with mental health issues.
“I want people to know that, hey, prioritize yourself, prioritize your own needs, prioritize what you can do to make yourself happy,” Zariyah said.
Mikayla added, “I feel like there’s always a stigma, and there’s a different stigma for both males than females. And as long as we’re just having conversations about what those stigmas are then how we can get better from that, then I think that’s a good start.” | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/two-americas/girls-reflect-on-navigating-mental-health-issues-as-teenagers | 2022-11-15 22:28:15 | 1 | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/two-americas/girls-reflect-on-navigating-mental-health-issues-as-teenagers |
Football Friday Night (10/7/22)
Week 7 of Football Friday Night features more pivotal matchups. Our Game of the Week is a 5A East tilt. 4-1 Wynne is on the road at 4-1 Valley View. Watch the Yellowjackets & Blazers preview the conference clash here.
FFN airs Fridays at 10:15pm on KAIT, kait8.com, and on the Region 8 News app.
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Football Friday Night (10/7/22) - The Rundown
Game of the Week: Wynne at Valley View
Jonesboro at Fort Smith Northside
Greene County Tech at Benton
Paragould at Nettleton
Brookland at Southside
Forrest City at Batesville
Pocahontas at Harrisburg
Trumann at Gosnell
Blytheville at Highland
Rivercrest at Westside
Corning at Hoxie
Walnut Ridge at Piggott
Cross County at East Poinsett County
FFN Superlatives (Player of the Week, Yarnell’s Sweetest Play nominees)
FFN Extra Point: Osceola at Palestine-Wheatley (airing in Saturday 6pm sportscast)
FFN Extra Point: Salem at Melbourne (airing in Saturday 6pm sportscast)
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- Shows potent and rapid antibacterial activity against clinical isolates in Europe and Korea both
- CDL200, a novel endolysin pipeline for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)
- The world's first endolysin in capsule formulation to be administered orally
BOSTON and SEOUL, South Korea, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iNtRON Biotechnology ("iNtRON", www.intodeworld.com) announced today that CDL200, a novel biological drug candidate under the development of the world's first enteric colon-targeted capsule formulation for the treatment of intractable and recurrent CDI (Clostridioides difficile Infection), confirmed the strong efficacy against clinical isolates from CDI patients.
A company official explained that the antibacterial activity of CDL200 was evaluated for 20 clinical isolates from patients in Europe and Korea, and rapid lysis effect within few minutes (1-5 minutes) after treatment was confirmed from all of the tested strains. In particular, even though majority of the tested strains are resistant strains to the commonly used antibiotics such as Metronidazole, Vancomycin, and Rifaximin, CDL200 showed very potent and rapid bactericidal activity.
CDL200 is an endolysin-based novel biological drug candidate for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection, a hard-to-treat and recurrent bowel diseases. CDL200 has innovative drug properties that can eradicate bacteria much faster than the conventional antibiotics in the market, and also can be used for the infection caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria and/or highly virulent bacteria.
CDI patient population has been increasing globally and resulting in high mortality rate due to resistance to the existing antibiotics and serious complications such as toxic megacolon, sepsis, and intestinal perforation. Although there is growing interest in refractory CDI that does not respond well to primary treatment, there are only few studies on effective treatment yet. The more serious problem is the frequency of recurrent CDI is increasing, since the risk of subsequent recurrence is over 45% in patients who have had at least one recurrence.
The conventional treatment based on Metronidazole and Vancomycin is not effective for CDI with severe intractability and repeating recurrence. And the recently attempted FMT (fecal microbiota transplantation), that is, the treatment of administering donor feces to the patient's intestinal tract, has advantages such as not suppressing the intestinal flora and not creating resistant strains, but the treatment brings objection to the general public and is limited in that there is a possibility that other pathogens from the donor may be transmitted.
The mortality rate of CDI was about 3-4% in the past, but due to intensification of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the emergence of highly virulent strain (NAP1/027), the recent mortality rate has been rapidly increased to over 10%, which makes global awareness growing.
Dr. KANG, Sang Hyeon, CTO of iNtRON, said, "We have a number of new endolysin pipelines under the development utilizing our unique itLysin® technology for the serious infection that the development of effective therapeutic agents are urgently needed."
Mr. YOON, Kyung Won, CEO of iNtRON added, "Based on the development experience of SAL200, we will strive to enhance the value of our rich itLysin® pipelines and will continue to secure global competitiveness in the endolysin field."
About CDL200
CDL200 is a novel endolysin-based anti- Clostridioides difficile causes an infection of the large intestine (colon), which is often referred to as C. difficile or C. diff. CDL200 showed potent and rapid activity against 100% clinical isolates from multi-nation and has no disturbance of the normal flora in human's gut. The potential clinical usage and indications are CDI and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), and the targeted administration route of CDL200 is oral in capsule formulation. CDL200 is under non-clinical stage development and IND enabling studies will be conducted throughout the year.
About iNtRON Biotechnology, Inc.
iNtRON is a leader in bacteriophage-based technology with aim to develop and investigate into the 'Immune & Immunotherapeutics' market. While pursuing global research and business development (R&BD) investments since their foundation and accelerated development after entering its IPO in KOSDAQ, the company honed in on innovating BIO New Drugs by developing various 'First-in-Concept' bio-drugs and conducting clinical studies in phases. The Company is committed to development of innovative innovation in the infectious diseases and 'Immune & Immunotherapeutics' area.
About iNtODEWORLD, Inc.
iNtRON has established its wholly owned US subsidiary, iNtODEWORLD, Inc. in 2017. iNtODEWORLD was initially registered in Delaware and the headquarter office is currently located in Boston. iNtODEWORLD provides news, updates and platform development progresses of iNtRON to its potential global partners and collaborators along with its own R&BD works in the US.
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Kadarius Toney said Friday that he didn’t react to the Giants making phone calls looking to trade him this spring.
“I never kinda reacted,” Toney said in his first interview since Nov. 10. “I talk to the people that’s in the building. So I never really questioned anything, so.”
Toney said he missed the start of the Giants’ offseason program for “personal reasoning” and “don’t think I really gotta explain it.”
The second-year wide receiver did allude to the uncertainty of his first full NFL offseason, though, and said it was great to open training camp with his highlight-reel touchdown catch from Daniel Jones.
“There was a lot of speculation, I guess you could say,” Toney, 23, said. “I’m just ready to show what I can do.”
There is no denying that Toney, the Giants’ 20th overall pick in 2021, is capable of a lot when he’s on a football field. But one of his problems is he’s often injured and not on it.
Toney missed lots of practice and game time from May through December of last year due to a laundry list of injuries: a hamstring, ankle, thumb, quad, oblique, shoulder and two positive Covid tests.
Then he underwent a minor knee procedure this offseason that sidelined him all spring.
He declined to reveal if that was done to correct a new injury or one that was lingering from last season. He did admit that while he felt his “relationship was always there” with his teammates, “it’s just the availability probably wasn’t there.”
Now he’s raving that Brian Daboll’s offense is much friendlier to receivers than Jason Garrett’s was.
“Flexibility. It’s more open,” Toney said. “With route-running, it’s not as pen and paper. Instead of just running it technical[ly] – It gives me a chance to win [against the corner] instead of just having to do it a certain way every time.”
With freedom comes responsibility, though. Toney made at least two route-running mistakes during Friday’s practice: one during a walkthrough and one in a live 11-on-11 period.
He said he took advantage of the offense’s flexibility on his soaring TD catch against corner Aaron Robinson on Wednesday, though.
“It was a conversion route that I just turned into a fade,” Toney said. “It’s just all about really I guess natural ability. One of ‘em made a play. That’s just the mindset.”
He called his tumultuous rookie season “something to build off of.” And he said it was “pretty great” to hear Daboll play his music under his rap alias, Yung Joka, on the Giants’ loudspeakers during Thursday’s stretch period.
“It kinda had me juiced up. I appreciate him doing that,” Toney said. “It shows his willingness to build a relationship with me.”
Toney said his goal for the 2022 season is to “do whatever I can to help the team in whatever way I can.”
Listening to him Friday, it seems like he understands that staying on the field is the first step toward doing that.
PRACTICE NOTES
Starting center Jon Feliciano, tight ends Ricky Seals-Jones and Jordan Akins, defensive lineman Nick Williams and inside linebacker Darrian Beavers did not practice on Friday. The Giants said all absences were either heat/hydration related or due to “camp bumps and bruises.” Feliciano’s value increased in his absence. Jamil Douglas struggled in his place, with a bad early snap for a fumble. And third-stringer Ben Bredeson had a bad snap in a walkthrough to Daniel Jones, too … Darius Slayton stayed late after practice to work on the JUGS machine alone after falling completely out of the first-string wide receiver rotation for a day … Veteran edge Jihad Ward left the sideline to retrieve a football about 25 yards downfield after an early incomplete pass. The Giants have plenty of employees who retrieve loose footballs, but Ward set a positive example that he’s not above anything, even as a player frequently starting or running with the first team … Defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale used a six-DB package on Friday that featured safeties Xavier McKinney, Julian Love and Dane Belton, and corners Adoree Jackson, Aaron Robinson and Darnay Holmes. Love played closer to the line of scrimmage. Tae Crowder was the middle linebacker with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Oshane Ximines on the edges and Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams on the inside … Edge Quincy Roche has been eased into his workload after an unknown lower-body ailment limited him this offseason. But he did see at least one snap with the first team defense on Friday … Second-string left tackle Devery Hamilton is having a tough camp. Elerson Smith beat him clean for a sack on Friday … Rookie left guard Josh Ezeudu, who spent some time at left tackle this spring while Andrew Thomas was out, rotated in at LT again during a walkthrough period next to first-string left guard Shane Lemieux at one point Friday. So Ezuedu’s cross-training seemingly will continue, and he might end up being their backup to Thomas.
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TCU's Sonny Dykes was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school.
Dykes received 37 of 46 first-place votes and 120 points from AP Top 25 voters to become the second TCU to win the award, which is presented by Regions Bank. The first two were won by Gary Patterson (2009, 2014), the coach Dykes replaced after last season.
“It's the ultimate team award,” Dykes told AP. “It’s indicative of literally everybody in our office, coaches, players, everybody, because more so than ever in college football it is truly a team effort.”
TCU (12-1) faces No. 2 Michigan (13-0) on Dec. 31 in the Fiesta Bowl for a berth in the national championship game.
Tulane coach Willie Fritz was second with 40 points and two first-place votes, followed by Tennessee's John Heupel (38 points, one) and last year's winner, Jim Harbaugh of Michigan (28 points, five). Georgia's Kirby Smart (15 points) also received a first-place vote.
Dykes, 53, is in his fourth stop after stints with Louisiana Tech, California and SMU. The Texan and son of longtime Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes, Sonny Dykes is 83-64 in 13 seasons as a head coach.
“It’s not always like this and I’ve been on both ends and so something like this probably means more to me than it might somebody,” Dykes said. “I’ve been 1-11 and I’ve been fired. I’ve been kind of on top and then on bottom, too. I’m always thankful for those bad times because it really truly does make you appreciate the good times more.”
Dykes' path to AP coach of the year is unique. The award was established in 1998 and no coach had ever won his first coach of the year on his fourth stop as an Bowl Subdivision head coach.
Dykes moved across town to take over at TCU after being with rival SMU for five years. Playing against the Horned Frogs annually, he had a good idea of what kind of team he was getting.
Instead of a major roster overhaul of last season's 5-7 TCU team, Dykes dipped into the transfer portal to fill some holes, but mostly took what he inherited and turned it into one of the best teams in the country.
“Sometimes it’s more about the chemistry of things and trying to get the chemistry of those rooms right as opposed to necessarily adding talent,” Dykes said. “That part of it, I think, is really overlooked. Just the chemistry and creating competition and all that.”
The Horned Frogs started the season unranked and didn't lose until dropping the Big 12 championship in overtime to Kansas State.
“We really had no expectations whatsoever when the year started,” Dykes said. “We thought we had a chance to be pretty good, but we just gained confidence every week and we had some kids that really were tough and like to compete, and that made everything so much better.”
Dykes is one of several head coaches in major college football right now who worked for Mike Leach early in his career. Leach died last week at 61 of complications from a heart condition. He was in his third season at Mississippi State after stints at Texas Tech and Washington State.
Dykes called Leach one of the most influential people in his career, second only to his father.
“One of a kind, for sure,” Dykes said.
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AP Coach of the Year voting (1st place votes, 2nd, 3rd, total points):
Sonny Dykes, TCU 37 4 1 – 120
Willie Fritz, Tulane 2 12 10 – 40
Josh Heupel, Tennessee 1 13 9 – 38
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan 5 5 3 – 28
Kirby Smart, Georgia 1 4 4 – 15
Lincoln Riley, USC 0 4 5 – 13
Kalen DeBoer, Washington 0 1 4 – 6
Lance Leipold, Kansas 0 2 1 – 5
Mike Elko, Duke 0 1 1 – 3
Jim Mora, UConn 0 0 3 – 3
Jonathan Smith, Oregon St. 0 0 2 – 2
Shane Beamer 0 0 1 – 1
Chris Klieman, Kansas St. 0 0 1 – 1
Bret Bielema, Illinois 0 0 1 – 1
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WASHINGTON — United States officials have agreed to pay $5 million to the family of a man United States Park Police officers shot and killed in 2017. The announcement comes nearly a year after the state ended efforts to criminally prosecute the two officers responsible for the deadly shooting.
On Nov. 17, 2017, 25-year-old Bijan Ghaisar was unarmed when he was shot multiple times by two USPP officers.
Officials claim Ghaisar had gotten into a fender-bender on the George Washington Parkway in Alexandria that night. They said he was not at fault for the accident, but he left the scene.
Police said the two U.S. Park Police officers followed Ghaisar and pulled him over. Video released by the Fairfax County Police Department shows that Ghaisar took off and stopped two more times before the officers fired nine shots into his car. The DOJ later said those shots were what killed the main.
Police said Ghaisar was unarmed and had no drugs in his car. Both of the officers, later identified as Alejandro Amaya and Lucas Vinyard, claimed self-defense in response to the family's wrongful death lawsuit.
In April 2022, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares halted the state’s federal appeal in the case, which stops the efforts to criminally prosecute the officers.
Ghaisar's parents, James and Kelara, sued the United States on the grounds of wrongful death. On Friday, U.S. officials agreed to a settlement with the family for $5 million.
According to court documents, in exchange for the $5 million, Ghaisar's parents will release all claims stemming from the events that took their son's life.
While officials agreed to settle, the lawsuit does not convict the officers for Ghaisar's death.
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Ask futurists which materials have the potential to make our lives better in all sorts of ways, and odds are the resulting shortlist will include graphene.
Graphene has become a bit of a buzzword for startups in a range of areas, and it takes center stage in Lyten’s lithium-sulfur EV batteries.
An undisclosed investment from Stellantis Ventures announced Thursday will enable Stellantis and Lyten to develop solutions together with these batteries plus additional technology from the California startup.
It’s claiming some serious supply-chain advantages and environmental bona fides, too. The companies say the Lyten battery has “a pathway to achieve the lowest emissions EV battery on the global market.”
Lyten is currently quoting a 60% lower carbon footprint in the manufacture of the battery compared to NMC batteries, and it’s working on a plan to lower that towards carbon-neutral, according to Keith Norman, Lyten’s chief sustainability officer.
The company also says that in the future, it will be able to deliver more than twice the energy density of lithium-ion cells.
Lithium-sulfur cells have long been seen as a chemistry with strong potential but with real-world barriers around cycle life, or degradation, as well as manufacturability. Going back to earlier last decade, experts have been seeing lithium-sulfur battery tech as becoming commercially viable around 2030, and if all goes well Lyten’s tech may be on the leading edge of that.
Looking back, Australian researchers in 2020 reported that they also saw the potential to double EV range with lithium-sulfur cells, but they faced issues with a low cycle life. Other researchers successfully introduced a manganese nanosheet composite to control this undesirable “shuttling” behavior, but that poses manufacturing issues. Researchers at the DOE’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory overcame the issue with “a sulfur-graphene oxide nanocomposite cathode,” but manufacturability there too appeared to get in the way.
Why lithium-sulfur might work this time
Lyten claims to be “the pioneer of tunable 3D graphene supermaterials,” and the firm says that it’s what makes the lithium-sulfur battery chemistry possible.
For its battery, the graphene helps hold sulfur atoms in place and prevent that shuttling of them as it charges and discharges. Secondly, it helps allow greater energy density, simply through the 3D texture.
To get graphene from a planar sheet of carbon atoms to something useful here, it uses a “patent-protected reactor technology” to convert that planar structure to “three-dimensional carbon shapes and structures”—likened to taking a piece of paper and crumpling it. That, according to Norman, brings the reactivity up by orders of magnitude, and allows the company to tune the materials to the characteristics it needs.
The company also says that it can produce its 3D graphene in a carbon-negative manner at scale while, with all the rest of the battery in consideration it can deliver “a world-leading carbon footprint.”
EV battery tech that can go global
It also says the tech is good to take global—partly because of its simplified bill of materials.
As exotic as 3D graphene sounds, these lithium-sulfur batteries need no nickel, cobalt, or manganese for their cathodes, and that takes a huge burden off automakers and battery makers in metal and mineral procurement.
Lyten makes the graphene from natural gas (methane), in a process that they say can be carbon-negative (as it produces hydrogen as a byproduct). That natural gas is abundantly available. So is sulfur, as a waste product of the mining industry. That helps simplify the supply chain and eliminate some of the geopolitical risk. Meanwhile, lithium investment is quite dispersed around the globe, the firm says.
Because of those lower costs, Lyten believes it has “a battery chemistry for the masses,” as Norman put it—especially when you consider that, capacity the same, it can reduce EV weight.
Lyten is also looking into a wide range of form factors already made by big battery players like Panasonic or Samsung SDI, leading with cylindrical cells in a common 18650 format, then including pouch cells and eventually perhaps prismatic. Thus, they’ll be able to be fitted into all sorts of applications—including potentially aerospace and last-mile delivery.
Further, it can be made on the same equipment as existing nickel-based cell lines, the firm says.
Wouldn’t require new EV battery factories
“We’ve been able to develop our lithium-sulfur solution to basically be producible on existing types of manufacturing technology lines, with some very modest modifications,” said CEO and co-founder Dan Cook. “We estimate somewhere in the neighborhood of about 10 to 15% of the direct costs of the manufacturing line itself to make minor modifications to handle the lithium-sulfur architecture.”
Lyten has just opened a pilot lithium-sulfur battery line in San Jose and will be delivering batteries to customers for testing and qualification soon. The goal of that line is to produce about 200,000 cells a year and test the equipment and production process, but it hopes to establish a gigawatt-scale line to speed up EV adoption in the second half of the decade.
Cook said that the company is looking to deploy its tech in the U.S. initially, then Europe and beyond as the company progresses.
Besides batteries, Lyten is also working with Stellantis on a new generation of sensors, and on using its graphene to make lightweight composites that could help reduce the weight of vehicles.
The investment in Lyten is altogether part of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan and its aim to cut CO2 in half by 2030, and be net-zero by 2038. Its Series A round was $160 million, while Stellantis is a significant part of its Series B round.
Production later in the 2020s?
Stellantis is looking at the second half of the decade to incorporate the batteries into its EV platforms.
Lyten says that it’s already achieving densities equal to and above lithium-ion, but on cycle life it’s still a work in progress, on a quarterly basis, with Stellantis and the companies agreeing that’s where the work needs to be done. With U.S. and EU regulators likely to step in this decade on battery degradation and cycle life, there has to be a solution before the tech is commercialized.
Is this a future popular battery tech for EVs? There’s no knowing without pushing it further along toward manufacturing, and it might have the potential to leapfrog lithium-ion as we know it.
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Padres vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers Today - June 3
Published: Jun. 3, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
The San Diego Padres (26-31) and Chicago Cubs (25-31) play on Saturday at 10:10 PM ET, at PETCO Park.
The Padres will look to Yu Darvish (3-4) against the Cubs and Drew Smyly (5-2).
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Padres vs. Cubs Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Location: San Diego, California
- Venue: PETCO Park
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- Probable Pitchers: Darvish - SD (3-4, 4.61 ERA) vs Smyly - CHC (5-2, 3.45 ERA)
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Padres Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Yu Darvish
- Darvish (3-4) will take the mound for the Padres, his 11th start of the season.
- The right-hander's last start was on Sunday, when he tossed 2 2/3 innings while giving up seven earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the New York Yankees.
- The 36-year-old has pitched in 10 games this season with an ERA of 4.61, a 3.47 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.200.
- He has earned a quality start four times in 10 starts this season.
- In 10 starts, Darvish has pitched through or past the fifth inning nine times. He has a season average of 5.6 frames per outing.
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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Drew Smyly
- Smyly gets the start for the Cubs, his 12th of the season. He is 5-2 with a 3.45 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 60 2/3 innings pitched.
- The lefty's most recent appearance came on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.45, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings in 11 games this season. Opponents have a .215 batting average against him.
- Smyly has four quality starts under his belt this year.
- Smyly is trying to pick up his ninth start of five or more innings this year in this outing.
- The 33-year-old's 3.45 ERA ranks 28th, 1.033 WHIP ranks 16th, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 45th among qualifying pitchers this season.
Drew Smyly vs. Padres
- The opposing Padres offense has the 25th-ranked slugging percentage (.380) and ranks 14th in home runs hit (65) in all of MLB. They have a collective .220 batting average, and are last in the league with 408 total hits and 24th in MLB action scoring 235 runs.
- In five innings over one appearance against the Padres this season, Smyly has a 3.6 ERA and a 1 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .211.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The first Black woman has been named to lead the embattled Louisville Police Department in a full-time role, tasked with guiding a force under a federal consent decree and years of scrutiny since the police shooting of Breonna Taylor in 2020.
Louisville interim police chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel is formally taking the job of new chief. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Thursday that she was chosen after a nationwide search. The city has gone through several chiefs and interim leaders since the death of Taylor, a Black woman shot dead in a police raid gone awry.
Gwinn-Villaroel came to Louisville from the Atlanta Police Department in 2021 alongside former Chief Erika Shields, who hired her as a deputy chief. Greenberg, who was elected mayor last year, had said in December that Gwinn-Villaroel would become interim chief after Shields stepped down in January.
“This is a challenging job,” Greenberg said at a news conference Thursday. “And over the last few months, it’s become very clear that the best person to do this work is already on the job.”
Gwinn-Villaroel thanked Greenberg for taking a “leap of faith” with her hiring.
“I stand here today on the shoulders of so many who paved the way for me and opened the doors,” she said.
Greenberg said Gwinn-Villaroel showed leadership during a mass shooting at a downtown bank in April, when one of her officers was shot and wounded.
She faces challenges in recruiting new officers to a force that has about 250 job openings, and restore community trust after the U.S. Justice Department announced in March that it had found Louisville police engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination.
That announcement, made by Attorney General Merrick Garland, followed an investigation prompted by Taylor’s shooting. A Justice Department report found the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and Louisville Metro Police Department “engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law.”
The report said the Louisville police department “discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants. It also said the department violates the rights of people engaged in protected speech, like the street protests in the city in the summer of 2020 after Taylor’s death.
Gwinn-Villaroel had served as the the third interim chief since Taylor’s death. Former longtime chief Steve Conrad was fired in 2020. Former interim chief Yvette Gentry became the first Black woman to serve in that role when she was hired in 2020, following another interim chief that had succeeded Conrad. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/1st-black-woman-named-to-full-time-role-as-police-chief-of-embattled-force-in-louisville-kentucky/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2023-07-20 19:46:27 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/1st-black-woman-named-to-full-time-role-as-police-chief-of-embattled-force-in-louisville-kentucky/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ezrah Archie for the game-winning score to lead Georgia Southern to a dramatic 51-48 double overtime win over Appalachian State on Saturday night.
Despite entering with six wins, the Mountaineers needed the victory to become bowl eligible because two of their wins were against FCS-members Robert Morris and The Citadel, leaving them one win shy of five required wins against FBS teams.
Appalachian State started the season with a 63-61 home loss to North Carolina before going to College Station, Texas and beating then No. 6 Texas A&M 17-14.
Georgia Southern (6-6, 3-5 Sun Belt) needed the win to become bowl eligible.
Each team scored a touchdown in the first overtime, and the Mountaineers' Michael Hughes kicked a 32-yard field goal in Appalachian State's second overtime possession. After Vantrease threw incomplete on first down, he came back with a laser to Archie and Georgia Southern fans stormed the field.
Hughes missed a 30-yard field goal as time expired in regulation with the game tied at 38.
Vantrease threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns.
Nate Noel ran for 171 yards on 12 carries with three touchdowns for the Mountaineers (6-6, 3-5).
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Aliyah Boston is likely top pick for Indiana Fever. Here are 5 things you should know.
Aliyah Boston has had a standout college basketball career at South Carolina.
Now that she declared for the WNBA draft, Boston is likely to go No. 1 overall to the Indiana Fever. It will mark the first time in franchise history the Fever get to select at the top spot in the draft.
Here are five things you should know about Boston.
Beat writer Q&A:What Fever fans should know about Aliyah Boston
Aliyah Boston grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Boston was born on St. Thomas Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and quickly developed a love for basketball. Aliyah learned the game alongside her older sister, Alexis, from their father, Al, according to a 2022 Greenville News story.
When Aliyah was in fourth grade, she and her sister were sent to stay with their aunt in Massachusetts for a basketball summer camp. They enjoyed the camp so much that they returned the next summer.
The girls ultimately moved there to play basketball and attend school.
Aliyah Boston has won a lot at the high school and college levels
Throughout her high school and college career, Boston is a proven winner. While in high school, Boston attended Worcester Academy in Massachusetts and led her team to a 24-1 record and a second-straight New England Prep School Athletic Council Class A championship in 2018-19.
In four seasons at South Carolina, Boston helped the Gamecocks to a 131-9 record. During that span, South Carolina won a national championship in 2022 and made the Final Four in three consecutive seasons.
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Awards Aliyah Boston has received at South Carolina
After a high school career where she was named a McDonald's All American, Boston was named National Freshman of the Year by ESPN, USBWA and the WBCA. She was also a second-team All-American.
For her final three seasons, Boston was a unanimous first-team All-American and the 2022 Naismith College Player of the Year. During South Carolina's title run in 2022, she was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
The two-time SEC Player of the Year in 2022 and 2023 was also the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year during those two seasons.
Boston received the Lisa Leslie Award as the nation's top center the past four seasons.
Aliyah Boston's stats at South Carolina
2019-2020: 12.5 points per game, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 61% field goal
2020-2021: 13.7 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 2.6 BPG, 48% FG
2021-2022: 16.8 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 2.4 BPG, 54% FG
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Manthey-Racing, the company Porsche sometimes calls on to run its motorsport programs, has developed an upgrade package for the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, a car that straight out of the box is already brimming with performance.
Manthey-Racing is a German motorsports and engineering company based at the Nürburgring, and recently it has entered the game of upgrading Porsche’s road cars. Its products are available in Porsche showrooms, including here in the U.S.
Its latest road-car creation is the 718 Cayman GT4 RS MR, which was developed using lessons from Manthey’s work involving the Cayman GT4 Clubsport racer.
The upgrade package, referred to as a Manthey Kit, focuses on the aerodynamics and chassis components and reduces the 718 Cayman GT4 RS’s Nürburgring lap time to 7:03.121, down 6.179 seconds compared to the stock car. In both cases, the tires used are Michelin’s Pilot Sport Cup 2 R.
Key among the upgrades is a new coil-over suspension with spring struts that can be adjusted to four positions, as well as adjustable rebound and compression stages. The adjustments can be made without the need for tools. The spring rates on the front suspension have also been increased by 20%.
For the brakes, the engineers added steel hoses that help ensure optimal stopping power on the track. Brake pads suited for track driving are also available.
In the area of aerodynamics, there’s a wider rear wing with four levels of adjustment, as well as an extension for the stock ducktail spoiler. This is in addition to new air curtains up front with a wheel-arch Gurney flap and a new carbon underbody with its own diffusers. According to Manthey, total downforce rises to 372 pounds from a stock 196 pounds, at 124 mph.
Buyers can also choose aerodiscs for the rear wheels that help smooth airflow on the flanks of the vehicle.
No changes have been made to the powertrain, which means the car’s 4.0-liter flat-6 generates a peak 493 hp, all of which is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Pricing information hasn’t been released, but Porsche said the Manthey Kit will be available in Europe starting in December, and that availability for another markets will be announced at a later date.
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Father facing cruelty charges after leaving child in car for 6 hours, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX/Gray News) - A man in Vermont has been arrested after police say he left his child unattended in a car for hours during freezing temperatures.
WCAX reports the Burlington Police Department said Caleb Holden, 28, is facing child cruelty charges after leaving his 4-year-old child for six hours in a parked car.
Police said they were alerted to the situation after the 4-year-old entered a local market Tuesday morning while crying and wearing only shorts, a T-shirt and boots with no socks after he was left alone in a parked car nearby.
Witnesses told police the child looked hypothermic and told them he was looking for his daddy.
Police said Holden tried to get into a rehabilitation center and was taken to a nearby hospital for detoxification that evening. However, he never mentioned his child was in a car during these interactions.
Temperatures dipped into the low 30s in Burlington that night.
Previously, police said Holden was pulled over for speeding on a local highway with a baby in the backseat.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will undergo a medical procedure next week to remove a small lesion from above her right eye that was discovered during a routine skin cancer screening, the White House announced Wednesday.
The first lady will undergo the outpatient procedure next Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, said Dr. Kevin O’Connor, physician to President Joe Biden, in a memo released by the White House.
Doctors recommended that the lesion be removed from Jill Biden, 71, during what was described as a “common outpatient procedure,” and that it be examined “in an abundance of caution,” O’Connor wrote.
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DALLAS, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE: NREF) ("NREF") announced today that the record date for determining stockholders entitled to vote at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") will be Monday, April 3, 2023. The Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. The Annual Meeting will be held exclusively through a virtual format. Stockholders will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person, however stockholders of record as of the close of business on April 3, 2023, will be able to vote and ask questions during the Annual Meeting through the online platform.
Further information regarding the Annual Meeting, including instructions on how to access the Annual Meeting, will be set forth in the proxy statement and other proxy materials for the Annual Meeting (together, the "Proxy Materials"). Attendance at the Annual Meeting will be limited to stockholders of record and beneficial owners who provide proof of beneficial ownership as of the record date in the manner described in the Proxy Materials.
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NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc., is a publicly traded REIT, with its shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NREF" primarily focused on originating, structuring and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, convertible notes, multifamily properties and common stock investments, as well as multifamily commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, multifamily structured credit risk notes and mortgage-backed securities. More information about the Company is available at nref.nexpoint.com.
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Terrence Armstrong sentenced for 2020 deadly Wardville shooting
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Terrence Armstrong, 25, of Alexandria, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of probation, parole or suspension of sentence for his role in connection to the Oct. 20, 2020, deadly shooting of Edwin Davidson, Jr., 17, at a home in Wardville.
Armstrong was found guilty by a Rapides Parish jury on March 3, 2023.
He was one of five people charged in connection to Davidson’s death, which prosecutors said followed an earlier Xanax buy in which four members of the group charges were shorted. Armstrong was not part of that buy but became involved in the shooting when he got into the vehicle, apparently armed with a rifle to confront the dealer.
Testimony from co-defendants revealed three out of the five people, Armstrong included, were shot at the home on Orchard Loop during a drive-by. Prior testimony revealed that Armstrong’s bullet was not the one that killed Davidson. He was not the intended target.
A written victim impact statement from Davidson’s family was submitted last week.
Armstrong was represented by Christopher LaCour. The case was prosecuted by Lea Hall. Judge Greg Beard presided.
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Wendy Williams was spotted out and about last night rocking a few designer labels, and homegirl looked lavish and comfy.
Wendy Williams is synonymous with the phrase “go big or go home.” The talk show mogul rocks to the beat of her own drum, and her carefree attitude has now spilled over into her fashion choices. Williams took a fashion risk during her latest outing by pairing four big fashion brands together. And she actually made it work.
Williams took a second out of her night to pose for the camera in a Louis Vuitton leather and fur monogram jacket, Louis Vuitton denim monogram shorts, Fendi monogram stockings, and black Bearpaw boots. And just when you thought the labels stopped there, the media personality through a green Gucci crocodile bowler bag in the mix for pizzaz. Her tresses were long and straight, and she wore fuchsia lipstick for extra pop.
Williams is no stranger to fur coats. The diva recently stepped out during New York Fashion Week rocking a custom pink fur coat that was as fabulous as it sounds. We are glad to see Williams back out and styling in these streets. After dealing with a few health issues, it seems like our girl is on the mend and on her way back to the spotlight! How you doing?!
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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Enviva Inc. ("Enviva" or the "Company") (NYSE: EVA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Enviva investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 21, 2019 and October 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
EVA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email
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CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) Enviva had misrepresented the environmental sustainability of its wood pellet production and procurement; (ii) Enviva had similarly overstated the true measure of cash flow generated by the Company's platform; (iii) accordingly, Enviva had misrepresented its business model and the Company's ability to achieve the level of growth that defendants had represented to investors; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Enviva during the relevant time frame, you have until January 3, 2023 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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COLUMBUS — Whatever happens in the postseason, at least one of Ohio State’s potential NFL draft early entries will be back in a Buckeye uniform next season.
Steele Chambers said in no uncertain terms he will return to Ohio State because he thinks he needs a third year at linebacker before going pro.
“I always thought I was gonna come back for a fifth year, especially after the position change,” Chambers said. “That’s always just been my first option, and I think just after this year, that’s what I’m going to stick with.”
Chambers is second on the team with 69 tackles, including six for loss and 1.5 sacks. He intercepted one pass and broke up two more in his first full season at linebacker.
He was considered a prospect on each side of the ball as a prep star at Blessed Trinity Catholic in Roswell, Ga., but ultimately chose running back to begin his Ohio State career.
After running for 221 yards on 28 carries in his first two college seasons, he moved to linebacker full-time early last season and was a starter by the end of the campaign.
Though Chambers endured some ups and downs, he received positive early reviews for his instincts and speed then became a more consistent player this season in the new scheme of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who also coaches his position.
“I feel like I’ve progressed in just my knowledge of the game, but I think there’s just a lot more that I need to learn,” he said. “I feel like I’m pretty premature as far as like linebacker savviness.”
The other Buckeyes who took part in the team’s bowl media day interviews Wednesday were less forthcoming about their plans.
Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., who was one of the country’s top prospects as a senior at Cincinnati Princeton in 2020, said he spent all season trying to avoid getting ahead of himself as far as thinking about what is next.
“Because I’ve seen a lot of seasons not go people’s way because they’re too concerned about what they’re going to do after the season instead of having their mind right where their feet is at, which I’ve been trying to focus on,” Johnson said.
He did allow that he accomplished one of his major long-term Ohio State goals by being named a first-team All-American this season.
That means he will have a tree in the Buckeye Grove and permanent recognition within the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
“I wanted my name to be somewhere in Woody, whether it was captain or a Buckeye tree, just have a picture on the wall so I’d have a reason to take my grandkids here and be all, ‘Yeah I used to do this back in the day,’ you know?” he said with a grin. “I’ve always wanted to have that sort of reason to come back to show stuff off, so it’s really cool.”
(Ohio State’s offering a scholarship to Rhode Island transfer tackle Ajani Cornelius might be a clue about how the coaching staff feels Johnson is leaning, though they already know they are losing their starting right tackle, senior Dawand Jones, and there was concern about depth at the position entering the season.)
Johnson is widely projected to be a first-round pick if he enters the draft so his return would qualify as a big surprise, but others’ status is much less clear.
Tight end Cade Stover and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg both said they have not thought hard about what they will do next season yet.
Eichenberg developed into an All-Big Ten player and key leader of the defense in his first season as a starter, logging 112 tackles including 12 for loss.
Stover is finishing his second full season as a tight end. He caught 35 passes for 399 yards and five touchdowns in the regular season.
Third-year sophomore Luke Wypler said he has not made a decision about his future after his second season as Ohio State’s starting center, but he will use the Peach Bowl matchup with Georgia as a litmus test.
Then there’s third-year sophomore C.J. Stroud.
The two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Quarterback of the Year has been viewed as a first round pick since late last year, so it is almost foregone conclusion he will not return.
The subject almost didn’t even come up during this 20 minutes with reporters, but he did mention at one point having three years of eligibility left (thanks to the 2020 season not counting as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic).
That prompted a follow-up regarding whether or not he would actually use any of those years.
“That’s up to God,” he said before finishing the interview session. “God bless y’all.”
Junior receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and fourth-year safety Ronnie Hickman previously announced they will enter the draft.
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TORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 39th home run for the Angels before leaving with leg cramps as the Toronto Blue Jays slugged three solo homers and rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-1 on Friday night.
Ohtani was replaced by pinch-hitter Michael Stefanic when his at-bat came up with the bases loaded in the ninth inning. Ohtani was lifted because of cramping in both of his calves, Angels manager Phil Nevin said.
“We’ll evaluate it tomorrow when he gets up,” Nevin said. “It’s just cramping right now. It’s kind of in both legs. He’s done a lot of work the last two days and wasn’t able to go.”
A day earlier, Ohtani left the second game of a doubleheader at Detroit because of cramps. The two-way superstar threw a one-hitter in the opener Thursday for his first career MLB shutout, then homered twice in the second game.
Nevin said Ohtani’s soreness developed after he grounded out to begin the eighth.
“He came in and was trying to get some work done and just kept cramping up,” Nevin said.
Stefanic struck out looking at a 3-2 pitch from right-hander Jordan Romano as Toronto ended the Angels’ four-game winning streak.
After the game, an angry Nevin was seen holding up a tablet computer and yelling at plate umpire Mike Estabrook as the crew left the field.
“I just explained to him that I thought the pitch to Stefanic was outside,” Nevin said.
Matt Chapman, Danny Jansen and Whit Merrifield homered for the Blue Jays, who are 24-11 when they hit two or more home runs.
“Our team has been playing a good brand of baseball for a while now,” Chapman said. “I think maybe we’re just starting to find ways to come out on top of some of those close games.”
Chapman hit a two-out drive in the second, his 14th of the season. Jansen homered to lead off the third, his 14th. Both home runs came off right-hander Lucas Giolito, who made his first start for the Angels since being acquired from the White Sox earlier this week.
Giolito (6-7) allowed three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out five.
“I felt relatively sharp, throwing a lot of strikes, but they hammered my mistakes pretty good,” Giolito said.
Bo Bichette hit an RBI double off Giolito in the sixth and Merrifield made it 4-1 with a two-out homer off José Soriano in the seventh, his eighth. Merrifield finished 3 for 4 and has six home runs in his last 17 games. He hit a three-run homer in Thursday’s road win over the Dodgers.
The Blue Jays began the day in the third AL wild-card spot, three games ahead of the Angels. Los Angeles trails Boston and the New York Yankees in the postseason race.
After being greeted with a loud ovation from the sellout crowd of 42,106, Ohtani homered on the first pitch he faced, going deep in three straight at-bats over two games.
Ohtani’s 397-foot drive came off Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Ohtani homered in consecutive games for the ninth time this season.
Ohtani’s streak of homers ended when he struck out swinging on a 2-2 pitch from Gausman in the third. Ohtani singled in the sixth and grounded out against left-hander Tim Mayza in the eighth.
Gausman (8-5) allowed one run and five hits in six-plus innings to win for the first time since June 21 at Miami. Gausman walked three and struck out nine, increasing his AL-leading total to 171.
Erik Swanson relieved Gausman after the Angels loaded the bases with no outs in the seventh. Swanson struck out Trey Cabbage and pinch-hitter Eduardo Escobar, then retired Luis Rengifo on a fly ball.
“Not getting one across, that hurts,” Nevin said.
Mayza worked one inning and Romano got two outs in the ninth before Yimi García finished for his third save in six chances. Romano was pitching for the fifth time since leaving the July 11 All-Star game because of a sore back.
“He’s doing alright,” manager John Schneider said of Romano. “Just lower back discomfort, it kind of locked up on him a little bit. Just kind of wanted to play it safe there.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Angels: Before the game, Nevin said Ohtani would get an extra day of rest before his next start, which was scheduled for next Thursday’s home game against Seattle. … SS Zach Neto (sore back) was scratched from the starting lineup and replaced by Andrew Velazquez. Rengifo took over in the leadoff spot.
Blue Jays: LHP Hyun Jin Ryu (Tommy John surgery) will start on Tuesday against Baltimore, Schneider said. With the Blue Jays beginning a stretch of 17 games in 17 days Friday, Schneider said Ryu will be part of a six-man rotation. … RHP Chad Green (Tommy John surgery) will make a rehab appearance with Class-A Dunedin Saturday, his third.
ANGRY WORDS
Cameras caught Chapman yelling at Schneider in the dugout after the top of the first.
“That’s just everybody being competitive, wanting to win baseball games,” Chapman said. “Just a heat-of-the-moment kind of thing. What was said and what it’s about, I’m just going to keep between us.”
NEW-LOOK LINEUP
Blue Jays OF George Springer, who came in stuck in an 0-for-16 slump, was dropped from the leadoff spot to fifth. Springer finished 0 for 4. Merrifield moved up to hit leadoff.
ROSTER MOVES
The Angels optioned RHP Gerardo Reyes to Triple-A Salt Lake to make room on the roster for Giolito.
UP NEXT
RHP Alek Manoah (2-8, 6.10 ERA) starts for the Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. LHP Reid Detmers (2-7, 4.38) goes for the Angels.
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NY Buffalo NY Zone Forecast for Saturday, December 24, 2022
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Zone Forecasts for Western New York
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
NYZ001-251015-
Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of blowing snow. Very windy. Near
steady temperatures ranging from around 15 inland to between 15 and
20 along the Lake Ontario shore. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Areas of blowing snow. Windy, cold
with highs in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows ranging from 10 to
15 inland to 15 to 20 along the Lake Ontario shore. West winds 15 to
30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the evening, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs in the mid 20s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow showers. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows around 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows
around 40.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs around
50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ010-251015-
Northern Erie-
Including the city of Buffalo
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
.OVERNIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 3 to 6 inches in the most
persistent snows. Windy, cold with near steady temperatures ranging
from between 10 and 15 inland to between 15 and 20 along the Lake
Erie shore. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance
of snow near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers likely in the morning, then lake effect snow
in the afternoon. Areas of blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times
in the afternoon. Additional accumulation 5 to 9 inches in the most
persistent snows. Windy, cold with highs in the lower 20s. West
winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow
90 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow in the
evening. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Additional
accumulation 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent snows. Lows 15 to
20. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming
southwest. Chance of snow 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Lake effect snow in the morning, then a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. Cold with highs in the lower 20s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow showers. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow
80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Lake effect snow showers likely. Highs in the upper 20s.
Chance of snow 60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ002-251015-
Orleans-
Including the city of Medina
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers,
with areas of blowing snow late. Windy, cold with near steady
temperatures ranging from between 10 and 15 inland to between 15 and
20 along the Lake Ontario shore. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Areas of blowing snow. Windy, cold with
highs in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 45 mph, becoming west.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows ranging from 10 to
15 inland to 15 to 20 along the Lake Ontario shore. West winds 15 to
30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the evening, becoming southwest.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Cold with highs in the mid
20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
morning. Chance of snow 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow showers likely. Lows 15 to 20.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows
around 40.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ011-251015-
Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
.OVERNIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 3 to 5 inches in the most
persistent snows. Cold with near steady temperatures between 10 and
15. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of
snow near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers likely with areas of blowing snow. Additional
accumulation 3 to 6 inches. Cold with highs in the lower 20s.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, becoming west.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely in the evening. Additional
accumulation 2 to 4 inches possible. Lows 10 to 15. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming southwest.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs in the lower
20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...A chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow
showers likely overnight. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Snow showers likely. Highs in the mid 20s. Chance of snow
60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ085-251015-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
.OVERNIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 4 to 7 inches in the most
persistent snows. Windy, cold with near steady temperatures ranging
from between 5 and 10 above inland to between 15 and 20 along the
Lake Erie shore. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 7 to 13 inches in the most
persistent snows. Windy, cold with highs ranging from 15 to
20 inland to the lower 20s along the Lake Erie shore. Southwest
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow near
100 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow in the
evening. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Additional
accumulation 4 to 8 inches in the most persistent snows. Lows
ranging from 10 to 15 inland to 15 to 20 along the Lake Erie shore.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow
near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cold with highs ranging from
15 to 20 inland to the lower 20s along the Lake Erie shore.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening, then lake effect snow showers likely overnight. Lows 10 to
15. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Snow showers likely. Highs in the mid 20s. Chance of snow
60 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ012-251015-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
.OVERNIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 3 to 5 inches in the most
persistent snows. Cold with near steady temperatures ranging from
around 5 above on the hilltops to between 5 and 10 above across the
lower elevations. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
40 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill values as low as
15 below.
.SUNDAY...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 5 to 9 inches in the most
persistent snows. Cold with highs 15 to 20. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely, with areas of blowing snow in
the evening. Additional accumulation 3 to 5 inches possible. Lows
10 to 15. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in
the evening. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Cold with highs 15 to 20. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ019-251015-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
.OVERNIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 3 to 6 inches in the most
persistent snows. Very windy and cold with near steady temperatures
ranging from between 5 and 10 above in interior valleys to between
10 and 15 along the Lake Erie shore. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent. Wind chill
values as low as 15 below.
.SUNDAY...Lake effect snow in the morning, then snow showers likely
in the afternoon. Areas of blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times
in the morning. Additional accumulation 6 to 12 inches in the most
persistent snows. Windy, cold with highs ranging from 10 to
15 inland to the lower 20s along the Lake Erie shore. Southwest
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow near
100 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely in the evening. Additional
accumulation 3 to 5 inches possible. Windy, cold with lows ranging
from 5 to 10 above in interior valleys to around 15 along the Lake
Erie shore. Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in
the evening, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy.
Cold with highs ranging from 15 to 20 inland to the mid 20s along
the Lake Erie shore. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening, then snow showers likely overnight. Lows ranging from 10 to
15 in interior valleys to 15 to 20 along the Lake Erie shore.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the mid 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
70 percent.
$$
NYZ020-251015-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY...
.OVERNIGHT...A chance of snow showers, then snow showers likely
late. Accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Cold with near steady temperatures
ranging from between zero and 5 above on the hilltops to between
5 and 10 above across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent. Wind
chill values as low as 15 below.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers likely, with areas of blowing snow in the
morning. Additional accumulation 6 to 11 inches. Cold with highs
10 to 15. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Cold with lows 5 to 10 above. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny and cold with highs 15 to 20. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ021-251015-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers late. Cold with
near steady temperatures ranging from between zero and 5 above on
the hilltops to between 5 and 10 above across the lower elevations.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow
40 percent. Wind chill values as low as 20 below.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Cold with highs ranging from 10 to 15 on the hilltops to 15 to
20 across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny and cold with highs 15 to 20. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs around 50. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ013-251015-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
.OVERNIGHT...Snow showers likely, with areas of blowing snow late.
Accumulation an inch or less. Cold with near steady temperatures
ranging from around 5 above on the hilltops to around 10 above
across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely in the morning, then a
chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Additional accumulation up
to 2 inches. Cold with highs ranging from 15 to 20 on the hilltops
to 20 to 25 across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny and cold with highs ranging from 15 to 20 on
the hilltops to the lower 20s across the lower elevations. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the mid 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ014-251015-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Cold with near steady temperatures ranging from around 5 above on
the hilltops to between 10 and 15 across the lower elevations.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Cold with highs ranging from 15 to 20 on the hilltops to the lower
20s across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Cold with highs ranging from 15 to
20 on the hilltops to the mid 20s across the lower elevations.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ003-251015-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
.OVERNIGHT...Snow showers likely with areas of blowing snow.
Additional accumulation an inch or less. Windy. Near steady
temperatures ranging from between 10 and 15 inland to around
15 along the Lake Ontario shore. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the morning.
Windy, cold with highs in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest
winds 15 to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening, then snow showers likely overnight. Lows 15 to 20.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
$$
NYZ004-251015-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Windy. Near steady temperatures between 10 and 15. Southwest winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Windy, cold with highs in the mid
20s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs around 40.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the lower 50s.
$$
NYZ005-251015-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Windy. Near steady
temperatures between 10 and 15. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny and windy, cold with highs in the lower 20s.
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.MONDAY...Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 15 to 20. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 50s.
$$
NYZ006-251015-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy and windy. Near steady temperatures
ranging from between 5 and 10 above on the Tug Hill to between
10 and 15 across the lower elevations. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...A chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers
likely in the afternoon. Accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Windy and not
as cold with highs ranging from 20 to 25 inland to the mid 20s along
the Lake Ontario shore. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 40 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely in the evening. Additional
accumulation 7 to 13 inches possible. Windy with lows ranging from
15 to 20 across the Tug Hill to the lower 20s along the Lake Ontario
shore. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs ranging from around 20 on the Tug Hill to the mid 20s across
the lower elevations. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows ranging from 10 to 15 across the Tug Hill to 15 to
20 along the Lake Ontario shore. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Lake effect snow showers likely. Highs in the upper 20s.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s.
$$
NYZ007-251015-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...LAKESHORE FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...
.OVERNIGHT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 3 to 5 inches in the most
persistent snows. Strong winds. Near steady temperatures ranging
from between 10 and 15 across the Tug Hill to the lower 20s along
the Lake Ontario shore. Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph. Chance of snow
near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 9 to 17 inches in the most
persistent snows. Strong winds and not as cold with highs ranging
from 20 to 25 inland to the upper 20s along the Lake Ontario shore.
Southwest winds 35 to 50 mph, diminishing to 30 to 40 mph. Chance of
snow near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow in the evening. Areas of blowing
snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening. Additional
accumulation 10 to 19 inches in the most persistent snows. Very
windy with lows ranging from 15 to 20 across the Tug Hill to the mid
20s along the Lake Ontario shore. West winds 25 to 35 mph,
diminishing to 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Lake effect snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Highs
ranging from the mid 20s inland to the upper 20s along the Lake
Ontario shore. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
in the morning. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow showers. Lows ranging from 10 to
15 across the Tug Hill to 15 to 20 along the Lake Ontario shore.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent.
.TUESDAY...Lake effect snow showers likely. Highs in the mid 20s.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Snow showers likely. Lows 10 to 15. Chance of snow
60 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers.
Highs in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the
upper 40s.
$$
NYZ008-251015-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
239 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...
.OVERNIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers.
Near steady temperatures ranging from around 5 above on the hilltops
to around 10 above across the lower elevations. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing snow. Snow may be
heavy at times. Additional accumulation 8 to 15 inches in the most
persistent snows. Not as cold with highs ranging from 15 to 20 on
the hilltops to 20 to 25 across the lower elevations. Southwest
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow near
100 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Lake effect snow in the evening. Snow may be heavy
at times in the evening. Additional accumulation 9 to 18 inches in
the most persistent snows. Lows ranging from 10 to 15 on the
hilltops to 15 to 20 across the lower elevations. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
.MONDAY...Lake effect snow in the morning, then a chance of snow
showers in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning.
Highs ranging from 15 to 20 on the hilltops to the mid 20s across
the lower elevations. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow
near 100 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 5 to 10 above. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Lake effect snow showers likely. Highs in the lower 20s.
Chance of snow 70 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10 above.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
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Police: Accidental gunfire claims life of pregnant woman
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) - A man called 911 Wednesday night after he reportedly was putting away his gun and the weapon discharged unexpectedly, D’Iberville Police say.
D’Iberville Police Officers arrived on scene shortly after the 911 call, finding that the projectile had entered an adjacent apartment, striking and killing 23-year-old Stayvia Leone Hood, who was pregnant at the time.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the Landmark Apartments, located at 11059 Lamey Bridge Road.
Eric Joseph Adams, 35, who allegedly fired the gun, was arrested on the charge of manslaughter-culpable negligence, police say.
He was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a $500,000 bond pending an initial appearance set by Harrison County Justice Court Judge Albert Fountain.
If you have any information regarding this incident or any other crime, please contact the D’Iberville Police Department at 228-396-4252 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898 or www.mscoastcrimestoppers.com. Tips to Crime Stoppers are confidential and callers can remain anonymous.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced there will be road closures Tuesday night as crews work to repair bridges on I-25 north of T or C. The closures will begin Tuesday, October 4 at 10 p.m. and run until Wednesday, October 5 at 6 a.m.
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Southbound lanes will be closed at mile marker 124. During the closure traffic will be diverted over the bridge’s on and off ramps. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to drive cautiously around workers and equipment in the area. | https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/i-25-closing-north-of-t-or-c-while-crews-repair-bridge/ | 2022-10-04 18:27:36 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/i-25-closing-north-of-t-or-c-while-crews-repair-bridge/ |
Scorching temperatures brought on by a “heat dome” have taxed the Texas power grid and threaten to bring record highs to the state before they are expected to expand during the coming week, putting even more people at risk.
“Going forward, that heat is going to expand ... north to Kansas City and the entire state of Oklahoma, into the Mississippi Valley ... to the far western Florida Panhandle and parts of western Alabama,” while remaining over Texas, said Bob Oravec, lead forecaster with the National Weather Service.
Record high temperatures around 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) are forecast in parts of western Texas on Monday and relief is not expected before the Fourth of July holiday, Oravec said.
WHAT IS A HEAT DOME?
A heat dome occurs when stationary high pressure with warm air combines with warmer than usual air in the Gulf of Mexico and heat from the sun that is nearly directly overhead, Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon said.
“By the time we get into the middle of summer, it’s hard to get the hot air aloft,” said Nielsen-Gammon, a professor at Texas A&M’s College of Atmospheric Sciences. “If it’s going to happen, this is the time of year it will.”
Nielsen-Gammon said July and August don’t have as much sunlight because the sun is retreating from the summer solstice, which was Wednesday.
“One thing that is a little unusual about this heat wave is we had a fairly wet April and May, and usually that extra moisture serves as an air conditioner,” Nielsen-Gammon said. ”But the air aloft is so hot that it wasn’t able to prevent the heat wave from occurring and in fact added a bit to the humidity.”
WHAT IS THE HEAT BLAMED FOR SO FAR?
The heat caused Texas’ power grid operator, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, to ask residents last week to voluntarily cut back on electricity because of anticipated record demand on the system.
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System reports more than 46 million people from west Texas and southeastern New Mexico to the western Florida Panhandle are currently under heat alerts. The NIHHIS is a joint project of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The heat comes after Sunday storms that killed three people and left more than 100,000 customers without electricity in both Arkansas and Tennessee and tens of thousands powerless in Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana, according to poweroutage.us.
CLIMATE CHANGE?
In Texas, the average daily high temperatures in Texas have increased by 2.4 degrees — 0.8 degrees per decade — since 1993, according data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration amid concerns over human caused climate change resulting in rising temperatures.
Earlier this month, Multnomah County, Oregon, filed a $1.5 billion lawsuit against more than a dozen large fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme weather events linked to climate change.
The lawsuit, first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive, alleges the combined carbon pollution the companies emitted was a substantial factor in causing and exacerbating a 2021 heat dome that killed 69 people.
An attorney for Chevron Corp., Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., said in a statement that the lawsuit makes “novel, baseless claims.” | https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/texas/what-is-a-heat-dome-scorching-temperatures-in-texas-are-expected-to-spread-to-the-north-and-east | 2023-06-26 20:29:50 | 0 | https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/texas/what-is-a-heat-dome-scorching-temperatures-in-texas-are-expected-to-spread-to-the-north-and-east |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting early Saturday near the Hollywood Walk of Fame, police said.
KTLA-TV reported that a gunman opened fire as the men left a building at 1:20 am. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were taken to a hospital, Los Angeles police said.
The suspect fled in a vehicle, police said.
Many people were in the area when the shooting occurred, said police Detective Sean Kinchla.
“Hollywood is a very busy place, especially at nighttime hours,” Kinchla said. “You have clubs getting out, restaurants open and there were a lot of people in the area.” | https://www.qcnews.com/news/national-news/ap-1-killed-2-wounded-in-shooting-near-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ | 2023-01-08 14:11:16 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/national-news/ap-1-killed-2-wounded-in-shooting-near-hollywood-walk-of-fame/ |
CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) — A man and a woman from Texas have been charged with animal cruelty after deputies in North Carolina found 10 dead dogs in the back of their rented box truck, authorities said Thursday.
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said Scott Thomas McCaffrey, 48, and Tambra Lynn Clift, 50, of Weslaco, Texas, each were charged with 10 felony counts of cruelty to animals, news outlets reported. The two are being held at the Moore County jail under a $30,000 bond.
Attorneys were appointed for McCaffrey and Clift, but neither was immediately available for comment on Thursday.
The sheriff’s office said deputies were notified on Tuesday that there were multiple dead dogs in the back of the truck in the Seven Lakes area of West End. McCaffrey and Clift were identified as the operators of the truck and the 10 dogs died because of negligence, investigators said.
Two of the dogs have been sent to a lab at North Carolina State University to determine the cause of death. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/2-arrested-by-deputies-after-10-dead-dogs-found-17231488.php | 2022-06-09 21:57:14 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/2-arrested-by-deputies-after-10-dead-dogs-found-17231488.php |
Violence in Haiti has continued to worsen in recent days, leading to a pull out of all “non-essential” UN staff as kidnappings have become the norm.
The domination of local criminal organizations and government turmoil has left the nation — the poorest in the western hemisphere — teetering on the edge of total collapse. And yet, many are criticizing nations, including the U.S., for being slow to respond to the crisis unfolding on their doorstep.
Widlore Mérancourt is editor-in-chief of AyiboPost, a Haitian News Service and a contributor to our editorial partners at the Washington Post. He joins Here & Now‘s Scott Tong for the latest.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Lyft began the year mired in the same ditch it ended in last year, with its ride-hailing service struggling to recover from a pandemic-driven downturn that triggered a change in leadership and layoffs that wiped out a quarter of its workforce.
The San Francisco company on Thursday unveiled a January-March loss that was even larger than investors had feared, underscoring the daunting challenges facing its new CEO, David Risher, who took the reins from Lyft co-founder Logan Green after quarter ended.
Lyft lost $187.6 million, or 50 cents per share, during the first quarter, slightly less than its loss a year ago but significantly more than the 10 cents per share anticipated by analysts surveyed by FactSet Research. Revenue for the period came in slightly above analysts’ projections at $1 billion, a 14% increase from a year ago.
Perhaps even more disappointing for investors who already have been bailing out of Lyft’s stock, management’s financial guidance for the current quarter came in below analysts’ forecasts.
Lyft’s stock price fell by more than 15% in extended trading after the numbers came out, deepening a downturn that has seen the San Francisco company’s shares lose more than half of their value during the past year.
“I am very aware our current levels of growth and profitability are not acceptable,” Risher assured analysts during a conference call in which he repeatedly vowed to get Lyft heading in a better direction as the year progresses.
The first-quarter performance represented a dramatic contrast to the numbers announced earlier this week by Uber, the ride-hailing leader.
Uber’s revenue during the same period surged by 33% from a year ago and it also posted huge gains under a closely watched financial metric known as “adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.” Lyft posted a $22.7 million profit under this unconventional yardstick in the first quarter, a 59% decline from the same time last year.
Risher, a Lyft board member and former Amazon executive, has already taken drastic steps in an attempt to turn things around. Last week, he announced that nearly 1,100 employees would be losing jobs so he could plow the money pruned from the company’s payroll into lower passenger fares and higher pay for Lyft drivers who work as independent contractors.
The layoffs and other cost cutting are expected to result in annual savings of $330 million.
“David has hit the ground running,” said Green, who is Lyft’s chairman. “His customer obsession is vital in positioning Lyft to capture long-term opportunities.”
Lyft’s woes are a vestige of a pandemic that prevented or discouraged people from traveling as much as they did before the spread of COVID-19 disrupted society. Ride-hailing demand shriveled amid the upheaval, but Uber softened the blow with an expansion into food delivery that kept people using its app even while they were stuck at home.
That habit helped Uber rebound more quickly as the pandemic eased last year, along with prices that were frequently lower than Lyft’s for the same trips. But recent adjustments have enabled Lyft to match Uber’s rates for the past 10 weeks, according to information released by the company Thursday.
With the pandemic now in the rearview mirror, Lyft “can think big again,” Risher said. | https://www.cenlanow.com/technology/ap-technology/lyft-suffers-another-letdown-in-1q-amid-post-pandemic-woes/ | 2023-05-05 15:04:46 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/technology/ap-technology/lyft-suffers-another-letdown-in-1q-amid-post-pandemic-woes/ |
GRAPHIC: Parents charged in child abuse case that left boy dead, girl ‘skin and bones,’ police say
GRAPHIC WARNING: The details of this story may be disturbing to some readers.
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – Two parents in Oklahoma are facing multiple charges in a disturbing child abuse case that left an 11-year-old boy dead and a 13-year-old girl nothing but “skin and bones,” police said.
The Tulsa Police Department said Camille Lewis, the children’s mother, and John Miles, the children’s stepfather, have been charged in the case.
Police said the investigation began with a phone call from the children’s grandmother, who called law enforcement on Jan. 27 to report that a child had been missing for “several years” and was possibly dead, along with reporting “serious continued sexual abuse” to another child.
The grandmother told police that Lewis, who is her daughter, left the 13-year-old girl to live with the grandmother last September. The grandmother told police that the 13-year-old was “skin and bones” from malnourishment.
At the time, Lewis also told the grandmother that the 11-year-old boy was dead, the grandmother told police.
Following the police report from the grandmother, Child Crisis Detectives interviewed the 13-year-old girl to confirm the allegations.
The girl told detectives the abuse started in November 2020 and finally stopped in September 2022 when she went to live with her grandmother.
The girl told detectives that her mother and stepfather would lock her and her brother in separate closets for days at a time, deny them food and beat them with belts and cords.
The girl also said she was forced to urinate and defecate in a bag or cup inside the closet, as she was not allowed to use the bathroom.
When they were not locked in the closets, the girl told police sometimes she and her brother were forced to sleep in a doghouse outside in the backyard and exercise outdoors in freezing weather.
In addition, the girl said that Miles, the stepfather, would offer her food “in exchange for sexual favors,” police said.
When detectives asked the girl what happened to her brother, she told them that in March 2021, she heard her mother crying and begging the boy to wake up, but he never did.
The girl said her mom later told her that the boy had a seizure and died, and they did not take him to the hospital because they did not want to get in trouble, police said.
The girl also revealed to detectives that Miles and a cousin buried the boy’s body in a park. The girl also said that Miles later went back to the park, dug up the body, brought it back to the house, and burned it in a barrel. Police said the ashes were discarded in a drainage system, according to the girl.
Following the investigation, last week, on Feb. 7, Lewis was taken into police custody.
Tulsa police said Lewis admitted to abusing her children and causing the scars that are all over her daughter’s body.
However, police said Lewis did not admit to the death of her son. She told police the boy ran away two years ago and has not been seen since.
The day after Lewis’ arrest, on Feb. 8, Miles was also taken into police custody.
So far, the two have been charged with child abuse by injury and child neglect. Their bonds are currently set at $600,000 each.
Miles has also been charged with child sexual abuse. According to jail records, he is a former convicted felon.
Tulsa police said more charges are expected, as they are investigating the boy’s disappearance as a homicide.
The boy’s remains have not been found, according to police.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WNC, a leading provider of investment, asset management and development services in the affordable housing industry, announced today that it has appointed Jacqueline Wiegleb as assistant vice president of originations, working with vice president of originations David Ciminelli on the company's southeast and northeast portfolios.
"Jackie has extensive experience in the real estate industry with an emphasis in all aspects of affordable housing transactions," said Anil Advani, executive vice president – originations and finance. "Her professional experience and certifications will make her a significant asset to WNC's originations team."
Wiegleb brings more than 15 years of real estate experience to her new role. Prior to WNC she worked for a national tax credit syndicator as assistant vice president, account manager. During her career, she has participated in the underwriting and review of more than $600 million in affordable housing equity investments, submitting funding applications for Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program funds and submitting 4% and 9% LIHTC applications. Wiegleb attended The University of Maine, earned a Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) Certification through the National Development Council and is a C3P certified credit compliance professional through Spectrum training.
WNC, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is a national investor in affordable housing and community development initiatives. The firm has acquired approximately $15.2 billion of assets totaling in excess of 1,700 properties in 48 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. WNC's investor base exceeds 19,500 institutional and retail clients, including Fortune 500 companies, multinational banks, and insurance companies. Additional information is available at www.wncinc.com.
Contact:
Damon Elder
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1377
damon@spotlightmarcom.com
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