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NEW DELHI (AP) — Veteran stock market investor and Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, nicknamed India’s own Warren Buffett, died Sunday in Mumbai city, Press Trust of India news agency reported. He was 62.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes for the business magnate, who had an estimated net worth of $5.8 billion, according to Forbes.
“Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was indomitable. Full of life, witty and insightful, he leaves behind an indelible contribution to the financial world,” Modi tweeted, and also expressed his condolences to Jhunjhunwala’s family.
His cause of death has not yet been released, although he was said to be suffering from various health issues, local media reported.
Jhunjhunwala, a chartered accountant from the northern state of Rajasthan, began investing in the stock market while he was still in college, starting off with capital of just 5,000 rupees ($63). He went on to establish and manage RARE Enterprises, an asset management firm. As his net worth steadily rose, he became one of India’s richest men with investments in some of the country’s biggest companies.
In his latest venture, he helped launched the low-cost Akasa Air, which took its first flight last week. Jhunjhunwala was seen at the launch in a wheelchair, local media reported.
The airline said it was “deeply saddened” by the news of his death. “We at Akasa cannot thank Mr. Jhunjhunwala enough for being an early believer in us and putting his trust and faith in us to build a world-class airline,” it said in a statement.
Also called the “Big Bull” of the country's Bombay Stock Exchange, Jhunjhunwala was known for taking risks in the market and in his investments.
“Investor, bold risk-taker, masterly understanding of the stock market,” tweeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling him a “leader in his own right” who strongly believed in India’s strength and growth.
In an interview last week with news channel CNBC-TV18, Jhunjhunwala said despite the unfavorable economic conditions across the world, “the Indian market will grow, but at a slower pace.”
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Voices of the LGBTQ community rippled through Kentucky’s capitol during the Fairness Rally, bringing attention to recently proposed legislation.
“What do we want?” chanted Fairness Campaign director Chris Hartman. His call and response met with “Fairness!” from an overflowing rotunda.
According to Hartman, there are nine LGBTQ-related bills being proposed at the moment. He says most of them will negatively impact trans kids. It’s an issue he’s eager to fight.
“We will not stand down as they fight to discriminate against, marginalize, and kill so many of Kentucky's trans kids who are facing the brunt of these attacks,” said Hartman.
The rally’s lineup included speeches from the Governor and Lt. Governor, state representatives, activists, teachers, and kids.
“You are important no matter what a piece of legislature says, every single one of you are children of God and we support you,” said Governor Beshear.
Some of the bills in question include SB 115 which places restrictions on drag shows in Kentucky, along with SB 150 which allows teachers to use pronouns that correspond with a student’s biological sex.
Advocates worry the legislation will further marginalize and silence trans youth.
“One of the big examples is not using kids' chosen names or pronouns. There’s a wide body of research that shows how damaging that is,” said educator Lauren Sherrow.
Chanting and cheering, supporters showed their enthusiasm to fight legislation.
“If we don’t come together and fight, nothing's gonna change,” said activist Adrian Silbernagel. “It feels good to see that people are recognizing that.” | https://www.lex18.com/news/fairness-rally-focuses-on-trans-youth | 2023-02-16 01:07:39 | 0 | https://www.lex18.com/news/fairness-rally-focuses-on-trans-youth |
Clinical intelligence platform will streamline care delivery and engage patients across specialties and service lines
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memora Health, the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management, today announced a partnership with Edward-Elmhurst Health, an integrated Illinois health system that operates three hospitals and serves 1.7 million residents across the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The partnership will leverage Memora's clinical intelligence platform across oncology specialties to automate clinicians' routine care tasks, streamline call center operations, improve the patient experience, and increase patient engagement.
Memora's platform simplifies complex care delivery for patients and their providers by automating care journeys. The platform provides 24/7, two-way communications with patients around their care, and intelligently triages patient questions and clinical concerns to the appropriate care team members. This partnership will enable clinicians and providers at Edward-Elmhurst Health to automate tasks that they would normally complete manually so they can prioritize the most critical patient needs.
"At Edward-Elmhurst Health, our first priority has always been providing patients with the best care possible, and our team has seen the tremendous impact that Memora's platform can have on patients," said Mary Lou Mastro, CEO, South Region of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health. "This platform will allow our clinicians to automate tasks so that they can provide patients with an improved care experience. We're looking forward to the impact that this partnership will have on our oncology practice and are excited to leverage Memora's expertise across other specialties and service lines."
Edward-Elmhurst Health is planning to roll out the Memora platform at its state-of-the-art cancer care centers in Naperville, Elmhurst and Plainfield. The partnership will serve patients diagnosed with lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Memora's platform will automate various elements of the patient care journey to support care navigators, alleviate the communication burden on triage nurses, create a shared channel for collaboration between clinic nurses and physicians, integrate with Epic, and reduce hold times for an improved patient experience.
"We're proud to partner with Edward-Elmhurst Health and support the system's mission to streamline the care journey for both providers and patients," said Manav Sevak, co-founder and CEO of Memora Health. "Our platform is designed to simplify complex care delivery in order to allow care teams to engage existing patients and support more patients both inside and outside of hospital walls."
About Memora Health
Memora Health is the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, life science companies, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for patients and care teams. The company's platform digitizes and automates complex care workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication on their care journeys. To learn more about Memora's vision to make care more actionable, accessible and always-on, visit memorahealth.com.
About Edward-Elmhurst Health
Edward-Elmhurst Health, now part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, is a 747-bed system that includes three hospitals – Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health – and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to 1.7 million residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The system has annual revenues of more than $1.5 billion, more than 50 locations, nearly 8,500 employees, including 1,900 nurses with 2,000 physicians on staff, plus 1,200 volunteers. For more information, visit eehealth.org.
Media Contact: Lara Key, press@memorahealth.com
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NEW YORK — A video of Tuesday night’s roll call from the Bleacher Creatures at Yankee Stadium surfaced on social media following the Yankees’ 4-2 win over the Guardians.
After what couldn’t have been a warmer reception from a sparse crowd for center fielder Harrison Bader — who was making his return from the injured list — the outfielder immediately motioned to the fans, generating some applause.
It was Aaron Hicks’ turn next. Not only did the left fielder take 20 seconds to respond with a subdued wave, but some fans were heckling the outfielder during what’s designed to be an early-game celebration and chorus of cheers.
“AARON HICKS sucks,” they chanted. “AARON HICKS sucks.”
Hicks proceeded to produce another 0-fer in his 13th start of the season, lowering his batting average on the year to .146. He popped out in foul territory, flew out to left field and grounded weakly back to the pitcher, getting booed mercilessly each time he walked off the field.
On Monday night, he made the final out after a ninth-inning collapse, flailing at strike three for his 14th strikeout in 49 plate appearances. He’s had his moments this season, hitting the ball hard every once in a while, but it doesn’t seem like Hicks can win the fan base back.
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The Yankees chose not to address left field this winter, choosing instead to roll with Hicks and utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera at the position. Franchy Cordero is the only other player to appear in left field so far this season, a veteran that was picked up just before Opening Day and has since been demoted to Triple-A.
Through 31 games, left fielders in a Yankees uniform are hitting .180 with a .453 OPS and 23 wRC+. Each of those numbers are the worst in baseball in 2023, all by a significant margin. That production stings even more when you consider how many alternatives were available this past winter, from free agents to players on the trade market.
Here are some of those options, with an update on how they have performed so far in 2023:
BRYAN REYNOLDS
Pittsburgh Pirates
2023 stats: .330 with 5 HR, 23 RBI, 17 R and a .957 OPS in 28 games.
The Yankees weren’t the only team in on Reynolds, a switch-hitting stud that requested a trade from Pittsburgh this past offseason. Trade talks fizzled with the Pirates asking for a king’s ransom. Pittsburgh ended up keeping Reynolds, extending the former All-Star with an eight-year, $106.75 million contact.
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ANDREW BENINTENDI
Chicago White Sox
2023 stats: .277 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 14 R and a .657 OPS in 27 games.
Benintendi was a perfect fit with the Yankees when he was acquired from the Royals ahead of last year’s trade deadline. He ended up missing the last month of the regular season and all of the playoffs due to a broken bone in his hand, needing surgery. The veteran walked in free agency, signing a five-year, $75 million deal with the White Sox. Based on Benintendi’s offensive metrics, the Yankees dodged a bullet here, even with his contact-first approach from the left side of the plate.
DAULTON VARSHO
Toronto Blue Jays
2023 stats: .198 with 3 HR, 9 RBI, 14 R and a .625 OPS in 29 games.
Like Reynolds, the Yankees targeted Varsho this winter. In this case, the outfielder was traded, sent from the Diamondbacks to the Blue Jays in a deal involving Toronto’s top catching prospect Gabriel Moreno. Varsho’s pull-side power — he hit 27 homers in 2022 — made him an appealing asset for the Yankees. Plus, he was one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball last season.
JURICKSON PROFAR
Colorado Rockies
2023 stats: .237 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 10 R and a .638 OPS in 26 games.
Profar didn’t sign with the Rockies in free agency until the end of March, a possible late addition for the Yankees during spring training. Hesitant to spend, the Yankees steered clear. Again, Profar profiled as a solid fit: a switch-hitting outfielder with defensive versatility and a low strikeout rate. Like Benintendi, his metrics are scary across the board to begin the 2023 season.
MAX KEPLER
Minnesota Twins
2023 stats: .231 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 11 R and a .747 OPS in 19 games.
Kepler was another popular name in trade rumors this winter, a veteran on a team with a surplus of outfielders. Minnesota didn’t move Kepler, a candidate to improve offensively due to the new regulations banning defensive shifts. He’s only a few years removed from a 36-homer season in 2019.
ADAM DUVALL
Boston Red Sox
2023 stats: .455 with 4 HR, 14 RBI, 11 R and a 1.544 OPS in 8 games.
Duvall wouldn’t have made sense for the Yankees, a righty power bat with a swing-and-miss track record. They’ve already got plenty of those players in their lineup. He’s included here simply because he got off to an unreal start with the Red Sox to begin the year before landing on the injured list with a left distal radius fracture.
JOEY GALLO
Minnesota Twins
2023: .220 with 7 HR, 14 RBI, 12 R and a .994 OPS in 20 games.
Bonus round for an ex-Yankee that’s been finding his power stroke with the Twins. Gallo doesn’t even play in the outfield anymore — he’s been used virtually exclusively at first base to begin this season with Minnesota — but he’s improved across the board on offense. The Yankees are better off without him, a situation that worsened quickly after he was acquired from the Rangers at the deadline in 2021.
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Sondik brings extensive revenue cycle operations, process improvement, and teambuilding experience to support company growth, elevate client performance, and enhance staff satisfaction
DALLAS, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Notes, a nationwide provider of billing services and solutions for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and surgical hospital markets, announces that Hilary Sondik, who held revenue cycle and operational leadership positions at R1 RCM, St. Vincent Health, Eskenazi Health, Anna Jaques Hospital, and Summa Health System, has been named executive vice president of operations. Sondik brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle operations leading large U.S. and global teams and delivering results-oriented solutions.
At Surgical Notes, Sondik will oversee the company's growing number of employees, focusing on strengthening workflows, teambuilding, and process improvement to further enhance Surgical Notes' best-in-class revenue cycle management services. She will also use her expertise to help build stronger relationships with customers, advance Surgical Notes' usage of technology, and better ensure the company can meet and exceed customers' evolving revenue cycle needs to support continued company growth.
Surgical Notes' solutions include SNBilling, full-service revenue cycle management; ScanChart ASC, the ASC industry's leading chart automation and document management solution; SNChart, a web-based transcription and management system; and SNCoder, full-service coding.
"We are excited to add Hilary to our leadership team," said Surgical Notes President and Chief Executive Officer Randy Bishop. "Surgical Notes is in a period of significant growth, both in number of customers and in number of employees, which reflect our reputation as a leader in providing innovative ASC billing and revenue cycle solutions to the ambulatory surgery industry and a top workplace. With Hilary's impressive background, experience, skills, and passion for excellence and improvement, she will help Surgical notes maintain our momentum, continue to deliver the cutting-edge services and solutions our customers need to remain successful, and make our company an even more desirable place of employment and career growth."
Sondik most recently served as senior vice president for customer operations at R1, an end-to-end healthcare technology revenue cycle provider for large health systems where she helped customers maximize revenue.
"I am very pleased to join the Surgical Notes team," Sondik said. "I consider this position a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I am joining an already highly successful business with an impressive reputation. I also join a company with an exceptional, collaborative executive team that cares deeply about the satisfaction and experience of its customers and staff. I look forward to working directly with the different teams at Surgical Notes to determine what we need to do internally and externally to most effectively scale the business and continue to deliver exceptional results to our customers, current and future."
Sondik received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her JD from Case Western Reserve University. She resides in Zionsville, Ind., with her husband and son.
About Surgical Notes, Inc.
Surgical Notes is the premier revenue cycle management and billing services partner for the ambulatory surgery center and surgical hospital markets. Our expert teams with ASC-specific experience provide scalable billing, transcription, coding, and document management services and solutions that fully integrate with all leading ASC practice management systems. The largest management companies and hundreds of ASCs that partner with Surgical Notes experience and benefit from immediate operational and financial improvements that exceed industry performance levels. To find out more about Surgical Notes and its ASC revenue cycle and billing solutions, visit www.SurgicalNotes.com.
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Celtics vs. Heat Injury Report Today - May 27
The Boston Celtics (57-25) are monitoring just one player on the injury report as they prepare for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat (44-38) at FTX Arena on Saturday, May 27 at 8:30 PM ET.
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Last time out, the Celtics bested the Heat 110-97 on Thursday. Derrick White led the Celtics to the victory with a team-high 24 points. Duncan Robinson notched 18 points in the Heat's loss.
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Celtics vs. Heat Game Info
- When: Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
- Where: FTX Arena in Miami, Florida
- TV: TNT
Celtics Season Insights
- The 117.9 points per game the Celtics record are 8.1 more points than the Heat allow (109.8).
- Boston has a 49-12 record when scoring more than 109.8 points.
- In their last 10 games, the Celtics have been scoring 108.8 points per game, an average that's much lower than the 117.9 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
- Boston knocks down 4.4 more threes per contest than the opposition, 16 (second-most in the league) compared to its opponents' 11.6.
- The Celtics average 115.7 points per 100 possessions on offense (third in the league), and give up 108.8 points per 100 possessions (third in the NBA).
Heat Season Insights
- The Heat score just 1.9 fewer points per game (109.5) than the Celtics give up (111.4).
- When it scores more than 111.4 points, Miami is 26-8.
- The Heat are posting 107.6 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 1.9 fewer points than their average for the season (109.5).
- Miami connects on 12 three-pointers per game (16th in the league) at a 34.4% rate (27th in NBA), compared to the 13.1 per contest its opponents make, shooting 36.7% from deep.
- The Heat rank 25th in the NBA with 110.4 points scored per 100 possessions, and ninth defensively with 110.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.
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BERLIN — A German newspaper critic had animal feces smeared on her face in the city of Hannover by a ballet director who apparently took offense at a review she wrote.
The Hannover state opera house apologized for the incident and said Monday that it was suspending ballet director Marco Goecke with immediate effect.
The daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported that a furious Goecke approached its dance critic, Wiebke Huester, during the interval of a premiere at Hannover’s opera house on Saturday and asked what she was doing there. It said that the two didn’t know each other personally.
The newspaper said that Goecke, who apparently felt provoked by a recent review she wrote of a production he staged in the Dutch seat of government, The Hague, threatened to ban her from the ballet and accused her of being responsible for people canceling season tickets in Hannover.
He then pulled out a paper bag with animal feces and smeared her face with the contents before making off through a packed theater foyer, the newspaper said. Huester identified the substance as dog feces and said she had filed a criminal complaint, German news agency dpa reported.
In a statement on its website, the opera house said Huester’s “personal integrity” was violated “in an unspeakable way.” It said that it contacted her immediately after the incident to apologize.
The opera house said that Goecke’s “impulsive reaction” violated the ground rules of the theater and that “he caused massive damage to the Hannover State Opera and State Ballet.” As a result, it said, he is being suspended and banned from the opera house until further notice.
Goecke has been given the next few days to apologize “comprehensively” and explain himself to theater management “before further steps are announced,” it added.
The ballet director appeared at least partly unrepentant, however. In an interview with public broadcaster NDR, Goecke acknowledged that his “choice of means wasn’t super, absolutely.”
“Of course socially that is also certainly not recognized or respected, if one resorts to such means,” he said of the attack, adding that he had never done anything like that before and was “a bit shocked at myself.” | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/13/german-ballet-director-smears-feces-on-critic/ | 2023-02-13 23:58:37 | 0 | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/13/german-ballet-director-smears-feces-on-critic/ |
WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
120 PM EDT Fri Aug 26 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Hartford
and southwestern Hampden Counties through 200 PM EDT...
At 119 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Torrington, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Strong winds could cause minor damage such as downed
branches. Little to no impact from hail is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Enfield, Westfield, Windsor, Agawam, West Springfield, Simsbury,
Bloomfield, Longmeadow, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Granby, East
Windsor, Canton, Southwick, Burlington, East Granby, Hartland and
Granville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Get indoors when you hear thunder. Do not resume outdoor activities
until at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern Connecticut...and western Massachusetts.
LAT...LON 4199 7302 4200 7302 4216 7272 4195 7250
4179 7301 4182 7295 4184 7294 4185 7295
4188 7295 4189 7294 4190 7291 4197 7289
4197 7303
TIME...MOT...LOC 1719Z 240DEG 32KT 4187 7308
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Amazon Prime Day 2022 is coming up on July 12-13, and there will be significant markdowns and flash deals across the site.
But before the annual mega-shopping event begins, Prime members can access hundreds of discounts in several departments thanks to early deals.
Those looking for ways to spruce up their home can snag discounts on many items in the category, including furniture, appliances and home decor.
Here are some the best member-exclusive early deals for styling your home before Amazon Prime Day 2022 begins (you must be a Prime member to get the deals; sign up here for a free trial)
- Electric Stand-Up Desk And Computer Workstation for $238, instead of $280
- Avenco Queen Size Mattress in a Box for $420, instead of $529
- Three Drawer Accent Table for $130 instead of $160
- Shark Robot Vacuum for $130, instead of $230
- Ninja OS101 Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer for $90, instead of $130
- Vintage Style Popcorn Machine and Cart for $265, instead of $290
- LED Bathroom Mirror with Bluetooth Speakers for $225, instead of $250
- Decor Floor Lamp, Satin White for $93, instead of $160
- Metal Platform Bed Frame with Headboard & Footboard for $82, instead of $87
- Bathroom Sink Faucet with LED, Light Polished Chrome for $58, instead of $81
Additionally, Amazon is in the midst of early Prime Day sales featuring some massive discounts on the popular Fire TV series from brands including Toshiba, Insignia, Pioneer and Amazon.
Some start as low as $90. Here’s a sampling of some of the smart TVs currently on sale:
- Amazon Fire TV 75″ Omni Series 4K UHD smart TV with Dolby Vision for $750, instead of $1,100
- Insignia 75-inch F30 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $600 instead of $850
- Toshiba 65-inch Class M550 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $500 instead of $1,000
- Amazon Fire TV 55″ 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV for $285, instead of $520
- Pioneer 43-inch 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for $200, instead of $320
A Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Members can cancel at any time, including before the trial ends.
You can find even more early Prime Day deals on Amazon’s website.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi attorney general's office is asking the state to set an execution date for a former U.S. Marine Corps recruiter who was convicted in the 2000 rape and killing of a 16-year-old waitress.
Thomas Edwin Loden Jr., now 58, has been on death row since 2001, when he pleaded guilty to capital murder, rape and four counts of sexual battery.
Mississippi's most recent execution was in November.
According to documents the attorney general filed Tuesday with the state Supreme Court, Loden kidnapped Leesa Marie Gray, who was stranded on the side of a road in northern Mississippi's Itawamba County. Court records said Loden spent four hours repeatedly raping and sexually battering Gray before suffocating and strangling her to death.
Gray disappeared June 22, 2000, on her way home from working as a waitress at her family’s restaurant in the Dorsey community. Prosecutors said she was last seen driving out of the restaurant parking lot. Relatives found her car hours later with her purse still inside and the hazard lights flashing.
According to court documents, her body was found the next day in Loden’s van.
Loden had joined the Marine Corps immediately after he graduated from high school in Itawamba County in 1982. He served in Operation Desert Storm and went to recruiter school in 1998. Loden started operating the Marines' recruiting office later that year in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
During Loden's sentencing hearing after he pleaded guilty, he did not cross examine state witnesses, did not object to exhibits that prosecutors showed and did not offer any evidence to help his own case, the attorney general's office wrote.
Loden filed several appeals of his conviction, and those were unsuccessful.
In 2015, he joined other four other Mississippi death row inmates in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's lethal injection protocol. The state revised the protocol to allow the use of midazolam if thiopental or pentobarbital cannot be obtained.
A federal district judge granted an injunction to prevent the state from using compounded pentobarbital or midazolam, but the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed that ruling. The case is back at the district court and is unresolved.
The state attorney general's office wrote Tuesday that the ongoing challenge to the lethal injection protocol “is not an impediment to setting Loden’s execution."
Merrida Coxwell, one of the attorneys representing Loden in the federal lawsuit, declined to comment Tuesday on the attorney general's request for an execution date because he had not yet read the filing. Another attorney in the federal lawsuit, Stacy Ferraro, did not immediately respond to a phone message from The Associated Press.
The execution last November was Mississippi's first in nine years. A lethal injection was given to a David Neal Cox, who had pleaded guilty to killing his estranged wife and sexually assaulting her young daughter as her mother lay dying in 2012. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Mississippi-seeks-execution-date-in-2000-killing-17487097.php | 2022-10-05 05:04:32 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Mississippi-seeks-execution-date-in-2000-killing-17487097.php |
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine have been named Time’s 2022 Person of the Year.
Ukranian President Zelenskyy, 44, has been called a hero by many in his country and abroad, and over the last year, established himself as a symbol of defiance and democracy while he continues to lead the nation through Russia’s unprovoked attacks on his country.
The magazine announced its choice exclusively on TODAY Wednesday, Dec. 7. In an essay revealing Zelenskyy as 2022 Person of the Year, Time reporter Simon Shuster wrote: “Zelenskyy’s success as a wartime leader has relied on the fact that courage is contagious. It spread through Ukraine’s political leadership in the first days of the invasion, as everyone realized the President had stuck around.”
Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, and Zelenskyy refused to leave Kyiv, instead staying on the ground and supporting the people of his country. “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride,” Zelenskyy told the U.S., according to a tweet shared by the Ukrainian embassy of Britain on Feb. 26.
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The war in Ukraine has continued for nearly 10 months with no end in sight. Zelenskyy has made risky visits to support Ukrainian soldiers and the country at large, including a trip to the frontlines of the Donbas region in June, and celebrating with residents of the city of Kherson after Russian troops withdrew in November.
Zelenskyy told the magazine that his security was against his visit to Kherson because of the poor shape the Russians left the city in, as well as the possibility that they left behind agents and saboteurs who could harm him. But the answer as to why he did it was simple: “It’s the people.”
Zelenskyy has inspired Ukrainians to take up arms in the fight against Russia.
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“Zelenskyy gives me confidence,” a 35-year-old woman identified as Natasha in Ukraine told TODAY. “For me, Zelenskyy is the real fighter of democracy worldwide and for the peaceful future of our children and our world.”
The leader has even motivated some international fighters, such as Bryan Stern, an Army and Navy combat veteran, and Connor Kennedy, the grandson of former U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, being one of them.
Zelenskyy was elected president of Ukraine in April 2019, and previously was an actor and comedian. Zelenskyy was well known in the country for starring in “Servant of the People,” a sitcom in which he played a high school teacher who gets thrust into politics after a recorded rant against corruption in government goes viral. His character in the show ends up winning the presidency.
Time’s Person of the Year, chosen by the magazine’s editors every year since 1927, is representative of the influence the person has had on the news within the past year.
Time editors chose Zelenskyy out of a shortlist with nine others that included Chinese President Xi Jinping, the U.S. Supreme Court, Elon Musk, Rep. Liz Cheney, MacKenzie Scott, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, protesters in Iran, gun safety advocates and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX and now Twitter, was the magazine’s pick for Person of the Year in 2021. The year before that, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were selected as having the most influence in 2020.
In addition to Zelenskyy, the magazine named Blackpink as Time’s 2022 Entertainer of the Year, and Aaron Judge as Time’s 2022 Athlete of the Year, which was announced on TODAY Dec. 6.
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2 inmates are on the run after escape from Missouri jail
CASSVILLE, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - Police in Barry County are searching for two inmates who escaped the county jail Thursday night.
According to Barry County Sheriff Danny Boyd, seven inmates escaped the jail a little before 11:30 p.m. Thursday after assaulting the two correctional officers.
Boyd said about 15 minutes after the escape, three of the inmates were caught.
Two more of the inmates were captured and returned to the Barry County Jail at 6:50 a.m.
Deputies and the highway patrol were looking for Derson Pelep, Rolondo Saldivar, Axel Agans and Mario Che-Tiul. It’s unclear at this point who is still at large.
Boyd said the Missouri Highway Patrol is currently assisting with the search by using a helicopter. The U.S. Marshall Service is also on the way to help look for the inmates.
Pelep was booked into jail in February for rape and sodomy charges. Che-Tui was being held on molestation and incest charges; he was booked into the jail last December. Saldivar was being held on drug charges after he was taken to jail on May 19. It’s currently unclear why Agans was in jail.
The sheriff said the men are considered armed and dangerous. Those who see them should not approach them. Instead, immediately call 911.
The sheriff said the jailers received medical treatment and were released.
The escape comes almost a year to the day since three inmates escaped from the Barry County Jail.
On June 3, 2022, Lance Justin Stephens, Matthew Allen Crawford, and Christopher Allen Blevins cut through a ceiling and got out of jail.
Crawford was captured in a Springfield, Missouri, neighborhood. Police in Mills, Wyoming, captured Blevins four days later, and law enforcement captured Stephens in the San Antonio area 11 days later.
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DPS officer under investigation for delayed Uvalde response, report says
UVALDE, Texas (CNN) - A Texas State Police captain is now among those under investigation after an account from someone at the scene that he reportedly ordered his officers to stay out of Robb Elementary School in the initial response to the massacre in May.
Nearly 400 law enforcement responded to the deadly school shooting, but commands by a high-ranking state police officer may have contributed to the broader failed response that day.
While a gunman sat in a room full of dead, dying and traumatized children, new police radio transmissions obtained by CNN show Capt. Joel Betancourt giving an order to stop police from entering the classroom.
And one internal memo describes him before he arrives telling officers to stay away from the school and remain on the perimeter during the initial response to the shooting.
Betancourt was one of 91 Department of Public Safety officers on the scene and one of the seven referred for further investigation over his actions.
After lionizing the police response in the initial days, the Texas governor and state officials have pushed the blame for what has since been acknowledged as a failure on the local and school police.
Memos written just two days after the shooting detail actions by the DPS that allegedly went against protocol for mass shootings.
One lieutenant wrote, “I heard someone shout out, ‘Capt. Betancourt said all DPS personnel need to be on perimeter, do not enter the building.’”
And a sergeant reported he knew “this was clearly against established training,” and so he entered the school anyway.
By the time Betancourt says he arrived outside Robb Elementary, students and teachers had already been trapped for more than an hour.
Scene from the video include the following:
An officer is heard on Constable Emanuel Zamora’s bodycam saying, “They think there’s kids in there. Supposedly there’s a kid that called in and said he was in there with him.”
An officer is heard on DPS Joshua Brodovsky’s bodycam saying: “We don’t know if he has anyone in the room with him, do we?”
“I think he does,” an officer says, “Eight or nine children.”
Some at the scene, like one Border Patrol medic, are aware of the urgency inside the classroom.
“I thought he said victims room 12,” the Border Patrol EMS is heard saying.
“No we hadn’t heard that, no. ... We’re in the 4s, right? This is building 4?” an officer says.
The Border Patrol EMS asks, “Anybody hurt?”
“No, not here. No, sir,” an officer says.
“Yes, there are!” another officer says.
The Border Patrol EMS asks, “EMS in there already?”
“No, we have an active shooter.”
An officer stops the Border Patrol EMS from entering.
The Border Patrol EMS says, “Oh, he’s in here. ... OK, I’ll stand here and be ready.”
An officer says, “The last contact we had was one of our school PD officers. His wife is a teacher. She called him and said she’s dying.”
The Border Patrol EMS says, “They just had a number of kids in room 12. A kid in room 12. Most of the victims in room 12.”
The EMS walks into the hallway and says, “They said kids room 12!” “F---, we’re taking too long.”
A Border Patrol tactical unit is preparing to end the standoff and storm the classroom.
Police radio is heard over the bodycam: “Units making breach. Come in.”
In a move that sources said has shocked people inside DPS, Betancourt picked up his radio and tried to stop the breach: “Hey, this is DPS Captain Betancourt. The team that’s going to make breach needs to stand by. The team that’s gonna breach needs to stand by.”
The transmission can be clearly heard on several body-worn cameras inside and outside the hallway of Robb Elementary, but the tactical unit was already making entry.
The shooter is killed, and a devastating scene is revealed inside the classroom.
In an interview with investigators that has been detailed to CNN, Betancourt said he did not know there were any children in the building until after the breach, despite 911 calls from children inside the room.
Betancourt says he was relying on information from Uvalde Sheriff Ruben Nolasco that the gunman was a “barricaded subject” and no longer an active shooter, and that a better SWAT unit was on its way.
He admits he never spoke to former school Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who has been labeled the “on-scene commander,” until after the shooter was killed.
The memo referencing Betancourt’s actions and another corroborating it are some of the clearest evidence that questions are being raised internally at the Department of Public Safety about the actions of its officers.
His orders over the radio contradict the official narrative that the state police were never in command of the scene and never issued substantive orders.
When questioned by CNN in September, DPS Director Col. Steven McCraw confirmed the investigation into Betancourt and promised to resign if his agency was shown to have culpability for the botched response.
“Hey, I’ll be the first to resign, OK. I’ll gladly resign. I’ll take my resignation to the governor, OK, if I think there’s any culpability on the Department of Public Safety, period. OK?” McCraw said. “But we’re going to hold our officers accountable. No one gets a pass. but every officer is going to be held accountable.”
“But you are looking at this Captain Betancourt for information that you have that he may have told officers not to go in the hallway?” he was asked.
“Yes, Yes. Absolutely,” McCraw said.
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed in the massacre.
Arredondo said he did not see himself as the incident commander.
Nolasco has not responded to CNN’s requests for comment.
CNN left messages for Betancourt by phone, email and text, but he did not respond. He remains on active duty with DPS.
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ITHACA, NY -- The City Administration Committee picked up the conversation about pay transparency legislation at its April 27 meeting, this time voting in favor of moving it on to Council. Only Alderperson Jeffrey Barken voted against it.
Committee Chair Robert Cantelmo introduced the legislation at the February meeting. It would require businesses with four or more employees in Ithaca to include a salary range in job postings for the city.
He said it “helps right the structural wrongs in our workforce,” particularly pertaining to the pay gap between men and women and between white people and people of color.
“We’re at a time where we’re trying to rebuild our community workforce and women and people of color are bearing the brunt,” he said.
Cantelmo added it would be beneficial to employers too, by simplifying salary negotiations and improving employee retention.
Barken reiterated his concerns from the previous discussion that he isn’t sold on the idea that the government should have a role in regulating the hiring process in private companies. However, Alderperson Ducson Nguyen said he believes they should be involved.
“I think it’s important, and I want to support this,” he said.
Alderperson Cynthia Brock also supported the legislation and said she likes what it’s trying to achieve, but did have some logistical questions, especially as remote work has become increasingly common since the onset of the pandemic.
Her concern is that companies that are not based in Ithaca can still advertise their position in Ithaca specifically on job board sites like Indeed.
“So I see that they don’t show the range of salaries,” she said. “What do I do? File a complaint to the city? That this company in Hoboken is advertising in a way that doesn’t meet our standards?”
Cantelmo clarified that the language in the legislation specifically targets companies with four or more employees based in Ithaca.
“We understand there’s a large remote presence,” he said. “The intention we’re capturing here is do you functionally have an office presence with the number of employees you have in a location?”
City Attorney Ari Lavine added that New York State has a department that handles those types of complaints, and that would likely be the enforcement mechanism for this legislation as well.
The reasoning is that the legislation would be akin to a workplace discrimination law, and the rest of anti-discrimination laws go through that process as well.
Barken also said he thinks employers will “breeze through this” by listing a salary range as $30,000–-$100,000, but Cantelmo said it will only make those employers look bad.
“If you’re the type of employer who wants to represent yourself that way then it’s your right to do so,” he said.
Barken said he wanted more information from the business community and doesn’t want Ithaca to be seen as unfriendly to business.
Both the state of Colorado and New York City have passed similar legislation.
“I don’t think New York City is viewed as a business unfriendly environment, and this passed close to unanimously there,” Cantelmo said. | https://www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/salary-requirement-law-moves-on-to-common-council/article_3273a618-cb69-11ec-9814-ab53a6bc8b15.html | 2022-05-04 15:20:46 | 1 | https://www.ithaca.com/news/ithaca/salary-requirement-law-moves-on-to-common-council/article_3273a618-cb69-11ec-9814-ab53a6bc8b15.html |
Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. will Serve as Founder
Nonpartisan Center on Public Civility will work with individuals and organizations to promote civility in politics and society
SIMI VALLEY, Calif., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) announced today the formation of the new nonpartisan Center on Public Civility to be led by media executive and Reagan Foundation Board Chairman Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. The Center will promote constructive solutions to address the deep divisions and discord in America.
The decline of civility and respect is posing a significant threat to the foundation of our democracy. Divisiveness and lack of trust are damaging our political process and causing Americans to lose faith in its institutions and their leaders. This toxic environment in politics, social media, and increasingly across our society, is making it more difficult for us to find common ground and act for the greater good of our nation.
Americans overwhelmingly agree that we must return to an era of civility and mutual respect. The Center on Public Civility will be a catalyst in this critical effort and invites individuals and institutions from across the country to become part of this initiative.
"It is a tremendous honor to be asked to lead this new Center on Public Civility," said Fred Ryan. "Americans of all political persuasions are calling for return to a culture of civility and respect in our political processes, social media platforms, schools and communities. During my service in the Reagan White House, I saw how successful leaders could be when they reach across the aisle in a respectful way to advance America's interests. I look forward to working with the Reagan Foundation and Institute in collaboration with other individuals and organizations to help restore civility to our politics and society."
The Center on Public Civility will advance the principles of collaboration and respectful dialogue in pursuit of effective governance and a thriving and connected society through several avenues. We anticipate that the Center's work will include the following bipartisan objectives:
- Delivering an enduring and ongoing spotlight on simultaneously principled and effective leadership across political, policy, and national civic spheres.
- Bridging divides by identifying fault lines and bringing together stakeholders from across differences to find constructive solutions to our challenges.
- Strengthening public trust by fostering transparent, ethical, and accountable behavior across public service and in the media.
- Instilling and incentivizing the values of civility and respect in the leaders of today and tomorrow.
- Bringing elected officials and leaders from both political parties to engage in thoughtful, civil discourse focused on modeling bipartisan action and results.
- Publications and research that foster solution-oriented norms and behaviors.
- Civility training and simulations for students.
- Partnerships with organizations, including institutions of higher learning, to advance the cause of impact through civil discourse.
"With his decades of experience as a media leader, and his years of first-hand experience with President Reagan working civilly with those of different political views to advance major policy successes, Fred Ryan is the ideal person to found this new Center," said David Trulio, President and Chief Executive Officer of RRPFI.
About Fred Ryan:
Fred Ryan has held multiple leadership positions in global media companies, including Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post and Co-Founder and CEO of POLITICO. Both organizations won Pulitzer Prizes and were named "World's Most Innovative Media Company" by Fast Company under his leadership.
Ryan's service to President Reagan began on the 1980 Presidential campaign and continued on to his White House Staff where he was appointed Assistant to the President.
Ryan became Chief of Staff to former President Reagan and was instrumental in the design, fundraising and construction of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. He now serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Foundation and Institute.
Ryan was the editor of "Ronald Reagan: The Wisdom and Humor of the Great Communicator" published by HarperCollins and executive producer of the highly acclaimed video of the Reagan presidency, titled "The Reagan Years." More recently, he was the author of "Wine in the White House" published by the White House Historical Association.
About the Reagan Foundation and Institute:
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with continuing his legacy and sharing his principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy and national pride. The Foundation is a non-partisan organization which sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA, the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Presidential Learning Center, The Air Force One Pavilion, the award-winning Discovery Center and the Reagan Institute, which carries out the Foundation's mission in Washington, D.C.
"The people are watching and waiting. They don't demand miracles. They do expect us to act. Let us act together." – Ronald Reagan
Media Contact:
Melissa Giller
mgiller@reaganfoundation.org
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SOLEDAD, Calif. (AP) — Rapper MoneySign Suede has died after he was stabbed in a shower at a California prison, authorities and his attorney said.
Jaime Brugada Valdez, 22, of Huntington Park, was found in the shower area of the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, according to a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Despite life-saving efforts, he died at a prison medical facility.
The agency didn’t detail his injuries but said his death was being investigated as a homicide.
“They said it was a stabbing to the neck,” Valdez’s attorney, Nicholas Rosenberg, told the Los Angeles Times.
Suede signed to Atlantic Records in 2021, and released his most recent album “Parkside Baby” last September, the Times said.
The Monterey County prison houses more than 4,000 minimum- and medium-security inmates.
Valdez was sent there after being sentenced in Riverside County last December to serve two years and eight months on two charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a gun, according to state corrections officials. | https://www.kxnet.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/rapper-moneysign-suede-dies-in-california-prison-stabbing/ | 2023-04-27 01:04:06 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/rapper-moneysign-suede-dies-in-california-prison-stabbing/ |
Afternoon Weather at your Fingertips
East Texas (KLTV/KTRE) - It’ll be another warm afternoon, but clouds will begin to pop up and a few showers are expected by early afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage through the late afternoon and could continue into the evening hours before dying out tonight. Another chance for rain is expected tomorrow, beginning with a few showers tomorrow morning and then more development of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures today will reach the lower 90s ahead of the showers and thunderstorms, but should cool off quickly this evening. The next few days, with more clouds and continued chances for rain, high temperatures will top out in the mid to upper 80s.
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Hazard wins 14th Region All “A” Boys Championship
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - For the 14th time in program history, the Bulldogs are headed to Richmond.
Hazard overcame a slow start to beat Wolfe County 57-47 to win the 14th Region All “A” Boys Championship for the first time since 2020.
The Bulldogs (16-2) opened up the first quarter down 14-13 following lights out performances by Sawyer Thompson and Caleb Creech. Jamel Hazell led the Bulldogs with eight points in the second quarter to get his team out of the early deficit.
“Yeah going into the second half, we said the first few minutes we had to either go up ten or let them come back in the game and let it be a close game so as soon as we got the score pushed up a little bit,” said Hazell. “We just said we could milk the clock down, take as much time in possession as we want to and let it be a shorter game.”
Hazell led Hazard with 20 points. Thompson led all scorers with 22 points for Wolfe County.
After a couple of seasons of lineup shifts and injuries, Hazard coach Al Holland says watching his squad make a run in the region is what makes his job so fun.
“You seen them come along and see them get better and better and we’ve got a good bunch of boys and that’s what makes it so fun coaching them,” said Holland. “Makes it really enjoyable and we got good kids and it makes it easier to coach and makes it fun but it’s been enjoyable. It sure has.”
Hazard will play Bishop Brossart in the first round of the All “A” State Tournament on Thu., Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
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Agile background screening technology and Mitratech I-9 product deliver faster hiring & onboarding
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, is pleased to announce that it has acquired AssureHire, an emerging leader in the tech-enabled background screening space.
AssureHire offers increased automation and a comprehensive verification process for new hires, resulting in a rapid and seamless end-to-end screening experience. By combining AssureHire and Mitratech's award-winning compliance solution, Tracker I-9, the hiring process is integrated from their initial application to the first day of a candidate's work. This combination will provide a more unified and seamless experience for job candidates that will allow them to move through onboarding faster, and with less drop-off.
"Mitratech continues to be dedicated to bringing world-class specialty solutions to our customers, and AssureHire is an example of that," said Mike Williams, CEO, Mitratech. "All of our technologies have been vetted and selected for their unique, market leading capabilities based on where our customers need us most. With our world-class Tracker I-9 solution along with AssureHire's expertise, our customers will be able to seamlessly and accurately verify and hire new candidates in this really challenging market."
AssureHire is an accredited Consumer Reporting Agency by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).
Mitratech is a proven global technology partner for corporate legal, risk, compliance, and HR professionals seeking to maximize productivity, control expense, and mitigate risk by deepening organizational alignment, increasing visibility, and spurring collaboration across an enterprise. Mitratech serves over 1,800 organizations worldwide spanning more than 160 countries.
For more info, visit: www.mitratech.com
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Baillie Gifford, Carrick Lane, MFS Investment Management, and Tom Johnson Investment Management Join the Platform
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SMArtX Advisory Solutions ("SMArtX"), a leading innovator in unified managed accounts (UMA) technology and architect of the SMArtX turnkey asset management platform ('TAMP'), today announced it has added 24 strategies to its managed accounts platform, with Baillie Gifford, Carrick Lane, MFS Investment Management, and Tom Johnson Investment Management joining the SMArtX model marketplace. The platform now features 1,219 strategies from 292 asset management firms.
The new firms are adding several distinctive, limited distribution strategies, including Baillie Gifford's International Alpha ADR and Carrick Lane's Put Writing strategies. Tom Johnson Investment Management is offering a comprehensive suite of fixed income solutions, while industry heavyweight MFS Investment Management is delivering a mix of six strategies focused on both domestic and international markets.
The SMArtX platform also welcomes 10 strategies from existing asset management firms Broxton Capital Advisors, Madison Investment Advisors, and WisdomTree Asset Management. These firms continue to deepen their presence on the platform as SMArtX continues to expand its scope within the managed accounts industry.
"SMArtX remains steadfast in supplying avenues that provide advisors with access to top-tier asset management firms, as evidenced by our recently announced relationship with TradePMR," remarked Evan Rapoport, the Founder and CEO of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. "It is a pleasure to welcome these new firms to our platform and continue to deliver institutional-quality asset management to our clients."
The full list of new strategies includes:
- Baillie Gifford
- Broxton Capital Advisors
- Carrick Lane
- Madison Investment Advisors
- MFS Investment Management
- Tom Johnson Investment Management
- WisdomTree Asset Management
SMArtX's continued growth is driven by several applications of its technology: tailored UMA technology solutions delivered through APIs to meet the mandates of large enterprises and RIA platforms; custom platforms built to cater to hybrid broker-dealers; and an off-the-shelf TAMP offering for individual RIAs.
About SMArtX Advisory Solutions
SMArtX Advisory Solutions is an award-winning unified managed accounts technology provider and manages SMArtX, a turnkey asset management platform ('TAMP'). SMArtX's API-first, cloud-native technology operates within a modular, micro-services architecture, providing clients a tailored solution catered to their unique specifications. SMArtX is available as an off-the-shelf TAMP for advisors seeking wider selection of investment product and ease of use, while automating the investment processes and simplifying the everyday tasks of managing client accounts. SMArtX also licenses its proprietary technology to enterprise firms looking to create, customize, or upgrade their existing managed accounts technology as a standalone or fully integrated solution. SMArtX is the managed account technology and TAMP platform of choice for multiple RIAs, broker-dealers, and asset managers. Learn more at www.smartxadvisory.com
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MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner is due back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial that was jolted last week when she abruptly pleaded guilty to drug possession charges.
With the U.S. government under pressure at home to do more to secure her freedom, the guilty plea could be an effort to expedite the court proceedings so any negotiations could move forward. A senior Russian diplomat has said no action could be taken by Moscow until the trial was over.
The Phoenix Mercury center and WNBA all-star was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February while returning to play basketball in Russia. Police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. In custody ever since, Griner, 31, faces charges that could bring her a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
In pleading guilty during the previous court hearing on July 7, Griner said she had no intention of committing a crime and had acted unintentionally because she packed for Moscow in a hurry.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have said they were doing all they could to win the release of Griner, as well as other Americans the U.S. considers “wrongly detained” by Russia, including former Marine Paul Whelan.
Washington may have little leverage with Moscow, though, because of strong animosity over its military operation in Ukraine.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be swapped for Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,” who is serving a 25-year sentence in the U.S. after being convicted of conspiracy to kill U.S. citizens and providing aid to a terrorist organization.
Russia has agitated for Bout’s release for years. But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Others have suggested that Griner could be traded along with Whelan, who is serving 16 years in Russia on an espionage conviction that the U.S. has described as a setup.
The State Department’s designation of Griner as wrongfully detained moves her case under the supervision of its special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, effectively the government’s chief hostage negotiator. The classification has irritated Russia.
Asked about the possibility of Griner being swapped for a Russian jailed in the U.S., Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, the senior Russian diplomat, noted that until her trial is over “there are no formal or procedural reasons to talk about any further steps.”
Ryabkov warned that U.S. criticism, including the description of Griner as wrongfully detained and dismissive comments about the Russian judicial system, “makes it difficult to engage in detailed discussion of any possible exchanges.”
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San Bernardino Mountains hit with flash floods as summer downpours continue
Heavy rainfall continues to cause havoc in Southern California’s mountain and deserts, including flash flooding that forced a San Bernardino County sheriff’s search and rescue team to help seven hikers trapped near Forest Falls on Saturday.
The weekend deluge hit just over a week after historic rainfall and flooding swamped Death Valley National Park, trapping hundreds of visitors and staff members in the park due to road closures, the second major deluge that week to hit what is usually one of the hottest spots on Earth. Earlier this month, monsoonal rains and mud flows also wiped out a section of Highway 38 near Big Bear and stranded more than 200 people on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
That treacherous weather is expected to continue through the week.
“It’s pretty much the same pattern where you have this moisture just to the east of L.A. County that’s capable of generating slow-moving thunderstorms every day in the mountains and the desert,” said meteorologist Eric Boldt of the National Weather Service in Oxnard. “They are definitely capable of heavy rain and flash flooding, so that’s pretty much something that we have to keep an eye on every day.”
Neighboring Arizona also is being hard-hit by the strong monsoons, and flood warnings have been issued around the state through the weekend. Flood watches remained in effect Sunday in portions of southeast California, northwest Arizona and Nevada.
Also with the threat of downpours, the Southern California heat wave is expected to continue through the week, and excessive heat warnings have been issued in the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley where temperatures may hit more than 109 degrees.
“It’s already been hot, I know, but it’s going to get worse,” Boldt said.
On Saturday, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials rescued a group of seven hikers, including four children, trapped after a heavy rain, according to KTLA-TV. Video of the rescue provided to the station showed the hikers crossing a rushing stream by using a rope system set up by the sheriff’s search and rescue team. No injuries were reported.
Vince Lupian, 23, of Angelus Oaks said the mountain communities along Highway 38 to Big Bear have been hammered by the fierce rainstorms for weeks.
The highway north of the Oaks Restaurant, where Lupian works as a server, has been closed since the beginning of the month after heavy rain sent mud and debris onto the roadway. In that storm, Angelus Oaks was hit with just over an inch of rain, weather officials said, which was enough to send mud flowing down from the 2020 burn scar left by the El Dorado fire.
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The details of the poster presentations are below:
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Date and Time: Monday, April 17, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Date and Time: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 1:30 - 5:00 PM
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Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Full session and meeting details are available through the AACR Annual Meeting planner: AACR Annual Meeting 2023 | Meetings | AACR. Following Aadi's presentation at AACR, the posters will be made available on the investor relations page of the Aadi website at www.aadibio.com
About Aadi Bioscience, Inc.
Aadi is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on precision therapies for genetically defined cancers to bring transformational therapies to cancer patients with mTOR pathway driver alterations. Aadi received FDA approval and has commercialized FYARRO® for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic malignant perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa).
Aadi has also initiated PRECISION 1, a Phase 2 tumor-agnostic registration-intended trial in mTOR inhibitor-naïve malignant solid tumors harboring TSC1 or TSC2 inactivating alterations. More information on the Company's development pipeline is available on the Aadi website at www.aadibio.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the business of Aadi Biosciences that are not a description of historical facts within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's current beliefs and expectations; anticipated future growth; the potential commercialization of FYARRO in the tumor agnostic oncology market; expectations regarding management performance following the leadership transition; and the Company's potential as a commercial precision oncology company. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, those associated with uncertainties associated with the clinical development and regulatory approval of FYARRO in additional indications, including potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials for additional indications; the risk that unforeseen adverse reactions or side effects may occur in the course of commercializing, developing and testing FYARRO; and risks related to collaborations with third-parties.
Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, including under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors," anticipated to be filed on or about the date hereof, and elsewhere in Aadi's reports and other documents that Aadi has filed, or will file, with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov.
All forward-looking statements in this press release are current only as of the date hereof and, except as required by applicable law, Aadi undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Water main breaks are surging in North Texas with the sizzling temperatures.
Fort Worth reports almost 200 in the past 30 days, 38% of the year’s total is that short time.
The City of Fort Worth has an online map where website visitors can see the status of active main breaks. The map showed four active breaks Monday afternoon. One of them was still waiting for a crew to fix the leak.
It’s a problem for neighbors who must go without water during repairs and for workers doing the job in such hot weather.
One example occurred Monday morning on Harvey Avenue in Fort Worth where neighbors reported the leaking water running down the street.
“Water is essential. We need it for everyday living. It's precious. And just to see it run off down the street,” said resident Darron Brown.
City workers boosted the pressure and used special listening equipment trying to pinpoint the source of the leak by the sound of water under the street.
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In Fort Worth, the surge comes along with a labor shortage due to COVID-19. Pavement replacement work is backing up. The city is bringing in contractors to help with the leaks and repairs according to Fort Worth Water Department Spokesperson Mary Gugliuzza.
“The ground is drying out, it's shifting and the pipes are shifting and causing these main breaks,” Gugliuzza said.
Workers ended up removing a large section of pavement that had been removed in that same location for three previous water main breaks on Harvey Avenue, according to Brown.
“We know the water will be off for several hours. So, we just capture all the water we can, fill the bathtub up, get a couple of containers, make sure we have drinking water. It's summertime. It's hot,” Brown said.
Gugliuzza said Fort Worth is spending more than $70 million a year to replace old cast iron pipes that are more brittle and prone to main breaks.
“We have 800 miles of cast iron pipe in our system and we know that over 80% of the breaks we have every year are on our cast iron pipe,” she said.
When streets are torn up for break repairs, better replacements are used. But that did not stop the repeat main break in that same location where the pavement had clearly been replaced before.
“And we're just glad they're out here getting it stopped because we don't know how this is going to affect our water bills.” Brown said.
That won’t be a problem for residents. The water was leaking from the street, outside the water mains that record water usage by residents.
The lost water at city expense in such dry conditions ran off into a storm sewer.
Other communities have similar reports of water main issues.
Dallas reported 65 main breaks over the past weekend from Friday afternoon July 15 to Monday morning July 18. Two Dallas crews were working on main breaks Monday afternoon.
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CVN Raises Awareness of the Complexities of Grief for the Families of the Fallen
STAMFORD, Conn., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Memorial Day, Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is encouraging Americans to remember and honor those who have served and died. The network has created a Memorial Day toolkit with information and resources to further our nation's understanding about the meaning of the day and encourage support for the military community. As CVN honors the fallen, the network also raises awareness of the complexities of grief for the families left behind and shares ways all Americans can support the bereaved.
Memorial Day was "established in 1868 to pay tribute to individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States and their families." For many, Memorial Day weekend has become the unofficial start to summer, often celebrated with barbecues and vacations.
"We should enjoy our way of life and the freedoms our service members have fought and died for," says Cohen Veterans Network President & CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan. "But it is imperative that we take the time to reflect on the purpose and significance of Memorial Day. We want to encourage Americans to do something meaningful in recognition of the fallen and their families: take part in the National Moment of Remembrance, read stories of those who have served and died to honor their legacy, or talk to your children about the purpose of the day. We owe our service members and military families the acknowledgement, respect, and gratitude."
While less than 1% of Americans serve in the military, all can honor those who have served and died as well as support their families. "Grief is not a linear process. It is a complex issue that can look very different from day to day, month to month and year to year after someone loses a loved one," said Hassan. "While each person's process of grief is distinct, there is much we can do to show support for the bereaved." From encouraging connection to checking in, CVN is sharing advice on how to show continued support for those who have lost a loved one as they manage grief.
Since its inception in April 2016, CVN has provided high-quality, accessible mental health services to more than 30,000 individuals. Care is available to post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and military family members. This includes family members of fallen service members at any point in their journey. Treatment is available for a wide variety of mental health challenges including PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children's behavioral problems. Care is available in person at CVN's 21 Cohen Clinics across the country or via CVN Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy.
Find the Memorial Day toolkit, advice for supporting those managing grief and a guide for talking to kids about Memorial Day at cohenveteransnetwork.org/MemorialDay.
ABOUT COHEN VETERANS NETWORK
Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) is a 501(c)(3) national not-for-profit philanthropic organization for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and their families. CVN focuses on improving mental health outcomes, operating a network of outpatient mental health clinics in high-need communities, in which trained clinicians deliver holistic evidence-based care to treat mental health conditions. It was established in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen with a commitment of $275 million to build the network. Learn more about CVN here.
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LONGJUMEAU, France, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TargEDys and SymbioPharm signed an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement for the launch of SymbioLife® Satylia® in Germany. The novel dietary supplement based on the next-generation probiotic Hafnia alvei HA4597 will be available from January 2023.
SymbioLife® Satylia® is a precision probiotic with a characterized mechanism of action at molecular level: it increases satiety thanks to the protein ClpB produced by Hafnia alvei HA4597. ClpB naturally mimics the human satiety hormone alpha-MSH. The improved feeling of satiety helps with successful weight loss, as confirmed by a clinical study with 230 overweight adults. This natural principle provided by SymbioLife® Satylia® is a multi-awarded new, natural, safe and effective weight management solution.
Grégory Lambert, CEO of TargEDys: "We are extremely proud and excited about this new collaboration. SymbioPharm is in the top 3 of the German probiotics market and fathered one of the first probiotic pharmaceuticals globally. With the team's knowledge of probiotic Enterobacteria, their strong position with doctors, pharmacies, and synergies with probiotics and diagnostics, they are the perfect partner for this highly scientific product."
Juergen Eck, Co-CEO and CTO of SymbioPharm:
"We are very excited to partner with TargEDys and work together on a new era of evidence-based probiotics. With the patent-protected probiotic Hafnia alvei HA4597, its biological mechanism of action and outstanding studies, we can offer an effective solution for the growing problems of obesity and metabolic health. As pioneers in microbiome research and medical probiotics, we are proud to now also help shape the introduction of knowledge-based precision probiotics."
About SymbioPharm
SymbioPharm GmbH is a pioneer in microbiome research and knowledge-based probiotics - since 1954. Its mission is to preserve health and to heal diseases with probiotic bacteria – making use of purely biological effect of natural bacteria. Therefore, it researches the human microbiome and develops innovative microbiological therapy approaches. The company holds a state-of-the-art production facility, and showcases comprehensive expertise from diagnostics – with the Institute for Microecology – to innovative solutions.
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About TargEDys®
TargEDys® is a commercial-stage French biotech specialized in the development of nutraceutical solutions through microbiome interventions. The company is based on 15 years of research on the microbiota conducted within academic laboratories. TargEDys®' portfolio focuses on overweight, undernutrition, and mental health, all based on the concept of PreciBiomic strains backed by a molecular mechanism of action and in vivo studies.
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BELOIT, Wis., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) will host an investor conference on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 8:00 AM ET to 12:00 PM ET at the New York Stock Exchange. Presentations will also be available via live webcast. A web replay will be available on our website after completion of the event.
Those interested in attending, either in-person or virtually, should register here. Registration is also possible on our Investor Relations website, regalrexnord.com/investors under the Events & Presentations section. The event itself will be accessible in person and on regalrexnord.com/investors/events & presentations by clicking here.
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord Corporation is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial powertrain solutions, power transmission components, electric motors and electronic controls, air moving products and specialty electrical components and systems, serving customers around the world. Through longstanding technology leadership and an intentional focus on producing more energy-efficient products and systems, Regal Rexnord helps create a better tomorrow – for its customers and for the planet.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of four segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide. For more information, visit RegalRexnord.com.
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Tennessee moved to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll behind No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Ohio State after knocking off Alabama.
The Crimson Tide was one of five unbeaten teams to fall during a wild weekend and dropped three places to No. 6 in the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank. Alabama swapped places with the Vols after losing to them 52-49 on a field goal as time expired Saturday.
Georgia remained No. 1 and received 31 first-place votes and Ohio State had 17 first-place votes.
The Vols received 15 first-place votes and have their best ranking since starting the 2005 season at No. 3. The last time Tennessee was ranked this highly in the second half of the season was 2001, reaching the top 10 in late October and headed into the SEC championship at No. 2.
No. 4 Michigan moved up a spot Sunday, switching places with No. 5 Clemson after the Wolverines blew out now-No. 16 Penn State.
No. 7 Mississippi moved up two spots and No. 8 TCU, No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 Oregon all moved into the top 10.
POLL POINTS
The Crimson Tide had its string of 40 straight appearances in the top five snapped. It was the longest such active streak in the country.
Georgia now has the longest run of top-five appearances with 24.
The Tide’s latest top-five run is only the third longest of the Saban era. The Tide’s 68 straight top-five appearances from 2015-19 is the AP poll record, and a string of 48 consecutive top-five rankings from 2011-13 is tied for fourth.
EXPLAIN YOUR VOTE
Tennessee made a case to be the No. 1 team in the country, and it swayed some voters.
Those who bought in on the Vols cited a resume that includes four victories against teams that were ranked at the time (at Pitt, Florida, at LSU and Alabama).
“I voted Tennessee No. 1 because the Vols’ strength of schedule is far superior to UGA and Ohio State,” said Ron Counts of the Idaho Statesman in Boise.
For comparison, Georgia has played just one team (Oregon) that has been ranked at any point this season. Ohio State has played three, though only one was ranked at the time (Notre Dame) and all of those opponents have at least three losses.
Plus, beating Alabama doesn’t happen often and holds a lot of weight with voters. No team this season has beaten a team with a better ranking at the time the game was played than Tennessee.
“It was a tough call between Tennessee and Georgia for No. 1,” said Kellis Robinett of The Wichita (Kansas) Eagle. “I have been voting the Bulldogs ahead of everyone else for several weeks, mostly because their blowout victory over Oregon has aged like a fine wine. But I think beating Alabama is slightly more impressive.”
So why only No. 3 for Tennessee?
The ranked-at-the-time argument falls flat for some voters, who were less impressed with victories against Florida and Pitt and give Georgia and Ohio State credit for being more dominant overall.
“I’ve been high on Tennessee all year, but I don’t think ranking them No. 3 is any kind of snub this week,” said Mike Barber of the Richmond (Virginia) Times-Dispatch.
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— No. 22 North Carolina is ranked for the first time this season.
— No. 25 Tulane is this week’s breakthrough team. The Green Wave (6-1) is ranked for the first time since 1998, when quarterback Shaun King led them to an unbeaten season and No. 7 in the final Top 25.
OUT
— Kansas lost two straight games after snapping a poll drought of 13 years and is unranked again.
— James Madison is out after becoming the first team to be ranked in its first season as an FBS member. The Dukes lost 45-38 on the road at new Sun Belt rival Georgia Southern.
CONFERENCE CALL
SEC — 6 (Nos. 1, 3, 6, 7, 19, 24).
ACC — 5 (Nos. 5, 13, 14, 22, 23).
Big 12 — 4 (Nos. 8, 11, 17, 20).
Big Ten — 4 (No. 2, 4, 16, 18).
Pac-12 — 4 (Nos. 9, 10, 12, 15).
American — 2 (Nos. 21, 25).
RANKED vs. RANKED
After six games matching ranked teams this past weekend, five more are on tap, including the first top-10 matchup in the Pac-12 since the 2016 conference championship game (No. 4 Washington and No. 9 Colorado).
No. 14 Syracuse at No. 5 Clemson.
No. 20 Texas at No. 11 Oklahoma State.
No. 9 UCLA at No. 10 Oregon.
No. 24 Mississippi State at No. 6 Alabama.
No. 17 Kansas State at No. 8 TCU.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s monthslong absence from the Senate to recover in California from shingles has become a vexing problem for Democrats who want to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees to the federal courts. Now there is some pressure from within her party, and her state, to resign.
With frustration mounting among Democrats, Feinstein on Wednesday asked to be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee while she recuperates. The statement came shortly after a member of California’s House delegation, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, called on her to step down, saying it is “unacceptable” for her to miss votes to confirm judges who could be weighing in on abortion rights, a key Democratic priority.
It will not be easy to temporarily replace Feinstein on the influential committee. Republicans could block such a move, given that the full Senate must approve committee assignments.
The conundrum for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., stems from his party’s fragile hold on power. Democrats are clinging to a 51-49 majority in an aging Senate where there have been several absences due to health issues this year.
A look at the politics surrounding Feinstein’s absence, and how Democrats are navigating the situation:
EXTENDED ABSENCE
Feinstein, 89, has been away from the Senate since Feb. 27, just two weeks after she announced she would not run for reelection in 2024.
Her office disclosed March 2 that she had been hospitalized in San Francisco and was being treated for a case of shingles. “I hope to return to the Senate later this month,” she said in a statement at the time.
Now, six weeks later, Feinstein’s office will not give a timeline for her return, even as Congress comes back into session Monday from a two-week recess.
It is unclear how long Feinstein expects to be away from Washington or whether she might resign before the end of her term. She has already faced questions in recent years about her cognitive health and memory, and has appeared increasingly frail. But she has defended her effectiveness.
STALLED JUDGES
Since February, Feinstein has missed more than 50 votes. Her absence on the Judiciary Committee means that Democrats can only confirm judges who have some Republican support because Democrats only have a one-seat majority on the panel.
The committee chairman, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has acknowledged that the pace of confirmations has slowed.
“I can’t consider nominees in these circumstances because a tie vote is a losing vote in committee,” Durbin told CNN.
There are currently 12 federal judge nominees whom Democrats say they have been unable to advance because of Feinstein’s absence. It is not clear how many would have Republican support.
AN UNUSUAL REQUEST
Feinstein’s request to be temporarily replaced on the panel is uncommon and the politics at play are complicated.
Committee assignments are typically approved easily in the full Senate at the beginning of each two-year session. Replacements are generally only made when a senator dies or resigns.
To change the committee membership, Democrats will have to hold a vote. While committee rosters are generally approved by a voice vote, just one Republican objection would trigger a roll call. Because of Senate rules, Democrats probably would need 60 votes to replace Feinstein — meaning at least 10 Republicans would have to help Democrats and support the move.
That is far from assured. Judicial nominations are a high-stakes matter for both sides, and the process has become steeped in partisanship.
Republicans have so far stayed quiet. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has said he will return from his own medical absence on Monday, after a head injury in a fall last month.
CALIFORNIA POLITICS
Feinstein’s February announcement that she will retire from Congress when her term ends next year has triggered a scramble for her seat in a strongly Democratic state.
Democratic Reps. Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff have already launched Senate campaigns to succeed Feinstein.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said in 2021 that he would nominate a Black woman to fill the seat if Feinstein were to step aside before her term ends. Khanna has endorsed Lee, who is Black.
Other Californians — including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — have come to Feinstein’s defense.
Pelosi told a San Francisco TV station that she’s “seen up close and firsthand her great leadership for our country, but especially for our state of California. She deserves the respect to get well and be back on duty.”
Pelosi suggested sexism has played a role in the way Feinstein has been treated.
“I don’t know what political agendas are at work that are going after Sen. Feinstein in that way,” Pelosi said. “I’ve never seen them go after a man who was sick in the Senate in that way.”
A STORIED CAREER
Feinstein has been a political trailblazer since she was the first woman to serve as president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in the 1970s. First elected to the Senate in 1992, she was the first woman to head the Senate Intelligence Committee, privy to the nation’s top secrets, and the first woman to serve as the Judiciary Committee’s top Democrat.
While she often has worked across party lines, she faced criticism in recent years from Democrats who said she was letting Republicans off easy in bruising judicial fights.
Feinstein infuriated liberals in 2020 when she closed out confirmation hearings for now-Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett with an embrace of the then-Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and thanked him for a job well done.
A month later, she announced she would remain on the committee but step down as the senior Democrat.
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Updated May 2, 2023 at 3:16 AM ET
Television and film writers have gone on strike against major Hollywood studios: Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount and Sony. The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios, failed to come up with a new three-year contract in advance of the old deal expiring at midnight Monday. Representatives of the WGA voted to call a strike, which went into effect at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday.
"The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the WGA said in a statement Monday night. "From their refusal to guarantee any level of weekly employment in episodic television, to the creation of a 'day rate' in comedy variety, to their stonewalling on free work for screenwriters and on AI for all writers, they have closed the door on their labor force and opened the door to writing as an entirely freelance profession."
The WGA said picketing would begin Tuesday afternoon.
In a statement sent to NPR sent shortly before the announcement of the strike call, AMPTP said it had presented a package proposal to the guild "which included generous increases in compensation for writers as well as improvements in streaming residuals." According to that statement, the studio's alliance told the WGA it was prepared to improve that offer "but was unwilling to do so because of the magnitude of other proposals still on the table that the Guild continues to insist upon. The primary sticking points are 'mandatory staffing,' and 'duration of employment' — Guild proposals that would require a company to staff a show with a certain number of writers for a specified period of time, whether needed or not."
Members today at WGAW HQ in Los Angeles ✊🪧 #WGAStrong pic.twitter.com/LOaLgZCgaS
— Writers Guild of America West (@WGAWest) April 27, 2023
Since negotiations began in March, the WGA had been asking for higher wages, healthcare benefits and pensions, and in particular, better compensation when their work shows up on streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime.
"Driven in large part by the shift to streaming, writers are finding their work devalued in every part of the business," the guild said in a bulletin to its members. "While company profits have remained high and spending on content has grown, writers are falling behind."
The strike comes at a time when there are increasing concerns about the profitability of streaming, and fears of a possible economic recession. Companies such as Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon and Netflix have laid off thousands of employees.
I don't get paid every time somebody watches it. I don't get paid every time somebody says, 'yes, chef.'
Still, Alex O'Keefe, one of the writers of the Hulu series The Bear, says that the writers aren't getting a fair cut of what studios are making. "I'm really grateful to work on a show about the everyday struggle that so many Americans are living through," he told NPR. "But at the same time, I've seen that there's complete lack of care towards our working conditions. It makes it so difficult to produce the content that then makes them millions and millions of dollars."
O'Keefe says even though The Bear was a hit, "I don't get paid every time somebody watches it. I don't get paid every time somebody says, 'yes, chef.' I don't expect to make the majority of the profits or anything like that. I just added my spice. It was a whole operation to cook up that show. But we don't receive the residuals that people associate with television shows."
Britanni Nichols, who writes for the ABC show Abbott Elementary, says that between seasons, she used to be able to live off residuals she got when the network re-aired an episode she wrote. She got half her original writing fee each time. Now, when her episodes are sold to the streamers, she gets just 5.5 percent of her writing fee.
"You're getting checks for $3, $7, $10. It's not enough to put together any sort of consistent lifestyle," she told NPR. "It can really be a real shock. ... sometimes you get a stack of checks for $0.07."
Writers in Hollywood are basically gig workers with a union, constantly looking for their next job.
And TV writers say that streaming translates to less work and less money, with studios asking for series to last eight to 10 episodes a season, rather than the traditional 22 episode seasons on network TV.
Even writers on hit shows say they not living some kind of lavish Hollywood dream lifestyle; O'Keefe says he's basically broke in between gigs.
"I live a very working class existence and there's nothing to be ashamed about it," he says. "But yeah, I've reached a point that I don't know how I can continue to survive in this business as it is."
Nichols says while she's been working steadily on Abbott Elementary, her next gig isn't guaranteed.
"It could be right back to a really sort of bad situation where I'm again, struggling to pay rent. And that shouldn't be the case for someone who's going to be a decade into their careers, working for an Emmy-winning television show," she says. "I don't think anyone would look at my career and say, 'oh, that person still has to worry at this point,' but that's just where things are right now."
Other TV writers say they're now being asked to work on spec in what are called "mini rooms": They work alone on scripts that may or may not get greenlit, with no guarantee they'll get to be in the official writer's room even if the show does get picked up.
Another concern by the WGA is the use of artificial intelligence in creative content.
In anticipation of a strike, studio executives had reportedly been stockpiling scripts for months.
"We have a large base of upcoming shows and films from around the world. We could probably serve our members better than most," Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, told investors during a recent earnings call. "We do have a pretty robust slate of releases to take us into a long time."
Sarandos said the last writer's strike, in 2007, was "devastating" for everyone, including viewers. Hollywood production shut down for 100 days, and the local economy lost an estimated $2.1 billion. The effect on viewers was felt immediately on late night TV shows and other daily productions.
Back then, writers were asking for better compensation when their work went on DVD's and internet downloads, like iTunes. This time, much of it has to do with the streamers.
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Independent Media Agency Ranks #14 (of 35) among large companies
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Media, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, has been honored by Fortune Magazine as one of the 2022 best workplaces in New York. Horizon Media has put a premium on culture since its founding in 1989. During and now emerging from the global pandemic, nurturing a culture that attracts and retains the industry's best talent remains one of the company's highest priorities.
"The Best Workplaces awards are especially meaningful because it comes from our colleagues. It's not based on an application we submit to impress a panel of judges. It's our people telling us how we're doing, which is why this recognition is so important to us," said Bill Koenigsberg, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media. "The last few years have been challenging – at times paralyzing – for business leaders. We've faced decisions we never had to consider – under circumstances and with risks that never really crept into the workplace – and we've consistently made the best interests of our colleagues the top criteria in our decision-making process. For us at Horizon Media, business is personal – and that's as fundamental in our approach to working with clients as it is to how we treat each other."
Horizon Media has consistently been named to various prestigious Best Workplaces Lists including Crain's Best Places to Work in New York City for four years running, Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for three consecutive years, AdAge's Best Places to Work, and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and Top Places to Work for Women lists.
"There is an obvious synergy between how you treat people and the level of engagement you get in return. The challenge is executing – and we've embraced the fundamental principle that it's not linear – it's not either or," said Eileen Benwitt, EVP and Chief Talent Officer, Horizon Media. "You can foster wellness, infuse an unyielding dedication to DEI, invest in training and development, develop hybrid models that go beyond work/life balance to giving people the flexibility to manage their lives, and grow the business. We've done it for 33 years and we're grateful to the people here and their families who make it all possible."
Fortune publishes its Best Workplaces in New York list in partnership with Great Place to Work®, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Horizon Media earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys, through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs.
Horizon Media, Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands. Founded in 1989, headquartered in New York, and with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto, the company employs 2,400 people and has media investments of more than $9 billion. Horizon Media's fundamental belief is that business is personal, which drives its approach to connecting brands with their customers and engaging with its own employees resulting in industry-leading workplace satisfaction levels (Glassdoor). The company is consistently recognized by independent media outlets for its client excellence and has earned several "Best Workplaces" awards reflecting its commitment to DEI and the life and well-being of everyone at Horizon Media.
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain mavens Jaesun Lee and Taemin Oh today the launch of their company, Studio Metaverse, to capitalize on the popularity of blockchain-related technologies. Products such as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), virtual reality and augmented reality as well as fintech investments will be the primary focus of the corporation.
With an award-winning team in both the United States and South Korea, Studio Metaverse is led by CEO Jaesun Lee, who has invested and developed both crypto and blockchain technologies since 2016; Chief Information Officer Taemin Oh, who is considered by most to be the foremost expert in blockchain and crypto technology in the Asia-Pacific communities, is a celebrated author of many crypto currency and blockchain technology books and has one of the most popular YouTube shows in the Asia-Pacific; and CMO James Chang who has been a marketing officer and technology consultant for over 20 years. Jaesun Lee will head the US operation while Tahmin Oh will lead the South Korea team.
NFTs are one-of-a-kind digital item with blockchain-managed ownership. Studio Metaverse will collaborate with their various clients to launch the Studio Metaverse NFT Marketplace developed by and distribute exclusive drops of iconic images, beginning with the first on August 2022. The SM NFT Marketplace will also tie-into most of the global NFT network e-commerce sites to enhance sales.
In an effort to build on the existing success of NFTs, Studio Metaverse has developed a unique and patent-pending technology called DNANFT. DNANFT is a certified NFT which holds real DNA data. This new digital paradigm will connect our real world lives into the metaverse community. For the purpose of this process, Studio Metaverse provides a service to preserve organic life signatures in blockchain, combining both virtual and our real worlds.
The next step for DNANFT is a new effort Studio Metaverse is releasing called the Celebrity DNANFT Project. It allows NFT owners to feel connected to their favorite, participating celebrity by grafting the celebrity's genetic information confirmed through verification by a renowned genetic identification center to our blockchain. In other words, it is the ULTIMATE fan collectible.
Studio Metaverse has already begun developing digital and blockchain-related products for companies such as Tom Murray USA's award-winning photographic collection of The Beatles.
Studio Metaverse will feature their clients' NFTs in a virtual gallery in SM VR World, Studio Metaverse's metaverse platform. The gallery will present an immersive world to present a new series of NFTs and Celebrity DNANFTs. During the initial launch period starting in August, the group will provide fee waive events while the NFT minting is being processed for each NFT.
With more than 20-years of digital programming and marketing experience, Studio Metaverse is a total solution provider for metaverse platforms and endeavors; inclusive of metaverse platform development and content production. Studio Metaverse specializes in utilizing blockchain technology with each of their metaverse creations. All of Studio Metaverse solutions are primarily NFT-based which means a unique digital signature is embedded in the blockchain to prove its authenticity.
Additionally, Studio Metaverse's DNANFT, is a certified NFT which holds real DNA data. This new digital paradigm will connect our real world lives into our metaverse community. For the purpose of this process, Studio Metaverse provides a service to preserve organic life signatures in blockchain, combining both virtual and our real worlds. This technology can be applied to the Celebrity DNANFT Project which allows NFT owners to feel connected to the celebrity by grafting the celebrity's genetic information confirmed through verification by a renowned genetic identification center to our blockchain. In other words, it is the ULTIMATE fan collectible.
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A child died after being infected with Naegleria fowleri, which is commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba.
Health officials in Nebraska believe the child became infected after swimming in the Elkhorn River.
Tests are being conducted to confirm the cause of death. If they show the child died from the brain-eating amoeba, it would be Nebraska's first known death from Naegleria fowleri in the state's history.
"Infections typically occur later in the summer, in warmer water with slower flow, in July, August, and September. Cases are more frequently identified in southern states but more recently have been identified farther north," said Nebraska State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Donahue. "Limiting the opportunities for freshwater to get into the nose are the best ways to reduce the risk of infection."
This type of infection is rare. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there have been just over 31 infections reported in the U.S. since 2012. Most of the people got the infection from recreational water areas, but two reported cases were linked to performing nasal irrigation using contaminated tap water. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/child-dies-from-suspected-case-of-brain-eating-amoeba | 2022-08-18 15:05:40 | 1 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/child-dies-from-suspected-case-of-brain-eating-amoeba |
ST JULIANS, Malta, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) continues to consolidate a strengthening position within the Latin American (LATAM) market, with the announcement that its award winning platform will again power a leading land based operator's online expansion. The partnership is expected to take advantage of the combined benefits that GiG's substantial experience and knowledge can offer, with the operators' already well-established and secured reputation from a successful retail business and strong brand in the region.
GiG's agile and solutions based technology is proving popular for land-based operators with digital aspirations, for established brands and for those looking to move into new markets alike. Its inherent flexibility, significantly reducing development load, will aim to secure a relatively quick time to market for the newly licensed online brand, with operations expected to be launched in November of this year.
Latin America as a whole is widely considered to offer one of the best prospects for growth within the industry. With emerging markets continuing to dominate conversation, and those that have already decided to regulate seeing stable growth, reform and favourable regulation is expected to provide a framework for operators to continue the switch to online.
Hervé Schlosser, Managing Director of Sportnco Gaming, said "It is exciting to be playing a big part of the expanding digital iGaming market for LATAM. With now 11 clients in this region, our platform is more than ever the market reference and leader in LATAM."
For more information:
Richard Brown, CEO GiG, richard.brown@gig.com , +34 661599025
About Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)
Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators. Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform, sportbook and media provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers'. GiG's mission is to drive sustainable growth and profitability of our partners through product innovation, scalable technology and quality of service. Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK. www.gig.com.
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SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine — It was a day for endings and beginnings, with small boats serving as a metaphor for young lives.
Hours before they graduated from elementary school, the small eighth-grade class at the South Bristol School launched the boats they had been building for most of the school year. Those skiffs, as locals call them, slid into the harbor as horns blasted, and a crowd of parents, students, and townspeople cheered their approval.
The school’s boat building program began 27 years ago as a special feature of the eighth-grade year and has become so popular and successful that schools in several other midcoast towns had copied it.
The students spend one day each week at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, where staff and volunteers help them learn to design and build the 10-foot wooden boats.
"They learn to work with their minds and their hands and their hearts,” school Principal Chuck Hamm said. “And they learn teamwork. And that, above and beyond everything they do, that’s a great message they will take with them the rest of their lives.”
The annual boat building project also shows a real-life example of the value of some classroom lessons, according to teacher Amanda Sykes, who was a member of the school’s first boatbuilding class in 1996.
"It was amazing because we were using the things we learned in math class while building a boat. 'Experiential learning' before it was a buzzword in education,” Sykes said.
She said the memory of that launch day is still vivid, 27 years later.
"And thinking five eighth-graders came into this program, not knowing what would happen, if it would ho anywhere, and we made a boat and got in it, and it floated, and we rowed out into the Gut (the harbor), and it was great."
Comments from the class of 2023 voiced similar feelings.
"I didn’t think I could build anything,” Chris McDonald said.
"It's an amazing experience,” Ben Kress agreed. “It was fun to build the boat but also learning along the way was amazing. I’ll never forget this.”
The others chimed in with their agreement, saying teamwork was essential to getting the two boats completed. Teamwork also was needed as the eight students lifted one of the skiffs and loaded it beside the other on a boat trailer.
Then, after short speeches and christening each boat with a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling cider, it was time for launch.
As horns blared, one boat with four boys and another with four girls both slid into the water and floated free. Young hands grabbed the oars, and the Class of 2023 was off and rowing.
The rest of the school was there to cheer, the younger kids likely thinking ahead to when it will be their turn to build and launch boats.
"It was such a great culminating ending to our year and ending elementary school and going to high school,” Amanda Sykes recalled of her launch day 27 years ago.
For the boats, this may be their first and last day in the water for a while. One will be given to Maine Maritime Museum to use for fundraising.
The other will be kept by the school and raffled off to raise money for next year's boatbuilding program.
For the Class of '23, the launch will likely be what they remember most about graduation day. They may recall the feeling of accomplishment, those first moments, floating free in their boats, showing how much their minds, hands and hearts can achieve. Life and possibility stretching before them, like the open water beyond the harbor, beckoning them, perhaps, to row. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/south-bristol-school-eighth-grade-graduation-ceremony-handmade-boat-launch/97-3b76080b-030d-4983-b3fb-988f20c03a6f | 2023-06-28 20:50:46 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/south-bristol-school-eighth-grade-graduation-ceremony-handmade-boat-launch/97-3b76080b-030d-4983-b3fb-988f20c03a6f |
The 2023 RBC Canadian Open Odds & Preview: Harry Hall
At the end of the first round of the RBC Canadian Open, Harry Hall is currently 14th with a score of -3.
Looking to bet on Harry Hall at the RBC Canadian Open this week? Read on for all the stats and odds you need to know before you make your picks.
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Harry Hall Insights
- Hall has finished below par on 10 occasions, completed his day without a bogey once and finished eight rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 15 rounds played.
- He has carded the best score of the day once while finishing in the top-five three times in his last 15 rounds.
- Over his last 15 rounds, Hall has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round four times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on six occasions.
- Hall has finished in the top 10 twice in his past five tournaments, and as high as the top five in one.
- He has qualified for the weekend in four of his past five events.
- In his past five appearances, Hall has finished within three shots of the leader twice and posted a score better than average three times.
- Hall will attempt to prolong his streak of made cuts to four by qualifying for the weekend again.
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RBC Canadian Open Insights and Stats
- Hall finished 14th in his most recent appearance at this tournament (2023).
- Courses on the Tour in the past year have averaged 7,299 yards, which is longer than the 7,264-yard length for this tournament.
- Oakdale Golf & Country Club is 7,264 yards, 20 yards shorter than the average course Hall has played in the past year (7,284).
Hall's Last Time Out
- Hall was relatively mediocre over the 16 par-3 holes at the Charles Schwab Challenge, averaging 3.13 strokes to finish in the 39th percentile of the field.
- He shot well to finish in the 98th percentile on par 4s at the Charles Schwab Challenge, averaging 3.85 strokes on those 48 holes.
- Hall was better than 47% of the competitors at the Charles Schwab Challenge on par-5 holes, averaging 4.75 strokes per hole in comparison to the field average of 4.80.
- Hall did not card a birdie on any of the 16 par-3s at the Charles Schwab Challenge (the field averaged 1.5).
- On the 16 par-3s at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Hall recorded two bogeys or worse (the other golfers averaged 2.7).
- Hall's 15 birdies or better on par-4s at the Charles Schwab Challenge were more than the field average of 5.7.
- At that last competition, Hall's performance on the 48 par-4s included a bogey or worse six times (the field's average was worse, at 7.2).
- Hall finished the Charles Schwab Challenge outperforming the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (1.9) with three on the eight par-5 holes.
- On the eight par-5s at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Hall fell short compared to the field average of 0.7 bogeys or worse on those holes by recording one.
RBC Canadian Open Time and Date Info
- Date: June 8-11, 2023
- Course: Oakdale Golf & Country Club
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Par: 72 / 7,264 yards
- Hall Odds to Win: +4500 (Bet now with DraftKings!)
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(WPRI) — A weight loss trend going viral on social media has made it harder to find a type of diabetes medication.
The drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro are used to treat type 2 diabetes. The injections are shown to improve blood sugar levels and heart function, but doctors have more recently started prescribing them to help patients lose weight.
“This is a diabetic medicine, but it is different than insulin,” Dr. Stephen Ramirez told KENS. “It lowers your sugar, but there is a safety net so that my patients’ sugars don’t get too low.”
Influencers and celebrities on TikTok are showing off their weight loss with before-and-after pictures, giving credit to the medication. Elon Musk credited Ozempic for helping him lose 30 pounds. An ad for the drug even cites weight loss as a benefit of the drug, saying the average person loses 12 pounds.
But enthusiasm for the drug has led to a lower supply of the drugs. The Food and Drug Administration lists Ozempic as “currently in shortage.” Some patients report switching to lower doses to help stretch the supply.
“At one point I had patients waiting at least three months to get the initial medication and that was if they were paying with cash,” Dr. Ramirez said.
If insurance doesn’t cover it, it’s also not a cheap way to lose weight. Dr. Ramirez said a one-month supply of Mounjaro costs about $1,200 out-of-pocket and Ozempic costs about $875 per month.
Ramirez hopes the medication supply catches up with the demand. Both of the medications are available by prescription only.
This type of off-label prescribing of drugs is legal, the Los Angeles Times reports, but not regulated by the FDA.
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Sky vs. Mystics: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - May 26
Published: May. 26, 2023 at 11:36 AM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
On Friday, May 26, 2023, the Washington Mystics (1-2) face the Chicago Sky (2-0) at 8:00 PM ET on ION.
In this article, you will take a look at the spread and odds across multiple sportsbooks for the Sky vs. Mystics matchup.
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Sky vs. Mystics Game Info
- Game Day: Friday, May 26, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ION
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: Wintrust Arena
Sky vs. Mystics Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Here's a look at the odds, spread and over/under for this WNBA matchup available on multiple sportsbooks.
Sky vs. Mystics Betting Trends
- The Mystics covered 16 times in 26 chances against the spread last season.
- The Sky won 18 games against the spread last season, while failing to cover 14 times.
- Mystics games hit the over 10 out of 26 times last season.
- In Sky games last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 16 times.
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SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Niche Players quadrant of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development (CSD) Services[i]. The first-ever evaluation was based on specific criteria based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
Focused on efficiency and speed, Virtusa delivers digital transformation services by leveraging new technologies, advancing software quickly while reducing technical debt and maintaining an agile execution model for higher engineering quality. With multidisciplinary and nimble teams, Virtusa pushes boundaries with emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI/ML, Web3, IoT, edge computing and 5G to help customers stay ahead of the curve, driving improvements and productivity gains.
"We consider our positioning in the Niche Player quadrant by Gartner as validation of our mission to enable customers to change and disrupt markets through innovative engineering," said Virtusa Chief Technology Officer Ram Meenakshisundaram. "Businesses have an insatiable appetite for digital transformation and are continuously looking to punch above their weight class. Virtusa is committed to building the software that will increase the effectiveness of our customers' business and differentiate them in competitive markets."
Gartner defines the market for CSD services as development of customer applications and software products specifically for an organization to satisfy its unique business needs. This Magic Quadrant includes 18 vendors divided into four quadrants: Niche Players, Visionaries, Challengers, and Leaders.
To learn more about Virtusa and to download a complimentary version of the 2022 Magic Quadrant for Customer Software Development Services, please visit https://www.virtusa.com/perspectives/report/gartner-magic-quadrant-csds-2022.
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Virtusa helps clients grow their business with innovative products and services that create operational efficiency using digital labor, future-proof operational and IT platforms, and rationalization and modernization of IT applications infrastructure. This is achieved through a unique approach blending deep contextual expertise, empowered agile teams, and measurably better engineering to create holistic solutions that drive the business forward at unparalleled velocity enabled by a culture of cooperative disruption.
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Illinois community college reverses persistence declines by integrating coaching into the advising process; records 18% improvement in retention overall, 33% increase among African American students
EAST PEORIA, Ill., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Central College, a community college that serves one out of every four graduating high school seniors within its geographic footprint, today announced initial results from a four-year initiative to improve student retention and redesign its student advising and support services. In collaboration with the student success nonprofit InsideTrack, the college incorporated one-on-one coaching into its advising programs and generated an impressive 18% improvement in persistence for all students who received coaching and a 33% increase among African-American students who received coaching compared to their peers.
"The impact of the pandemic has given us all a renewed sense of appreciation for the complex challenges that community college students face—from balancing work, life and academic commitments to basic needs insecurity." said Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey, the president of Illinois Central College. "When we took stock of our internal advising and student support systems, we recognized a need to provide our students with additional wraparound support to help them successfully navigate the complex world of college access and completion. This work is about redesigning our advising services to help students overcome barriers, thrive academically, and achieve their personal and professional goals."
Amid declining enrollments at colleges and universities across the United States, Illinois Central enrolled 7,813 students in fall 2020. That was a decrease of 10.7% from the previous year and continued a decade-long decline in enrollment for the college from nearly 12,300 students in fall 2011. Compounding the challenge was that, as of spring 2019, Illinois Central's retention rate was just 58.6%. The rate was lower for part-time students (58.0%), students who needed developmental coursework (55.8%), and especially African American students—less than half of whom (43.5%) returned for another year.
To help provide stronger wraparound support for students, the college tapped into federal grant funding under Title III of the Higher Education Act to engage InsideTrack, a national student success coaching nonprofit whose methods have been shown to increase student persistence and graduation. InsideTrack coaches began working with students in January 2020 and produced striking results despite the tumult caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally launched in October 2019, the partnership began as a pilot program to provide coaching to improve retention among 400 students who were academically at-risk and were members of historically underserved groups and were randomly selected to receive coaching.
In spring 2021, the retention rate for InsideTrack-coached students was 60.6%, an 18% improvement compared to students who did not receive coaching. For African American students who received InsideTrack coaching, the retention rate was 58.7%, a 33% increase compared to African American students who did not receive coaching. The coaching service also generated significant improvements in persistence for full-time students (+14%), part-time students (+23%), and students enrolled in developmental education (+20%).
To extend the program's reach beyond direct coaching, Illinois Central has also been working to grow the college's own coaching capacity through a "train-the-trainer" methodology and integrate coaching into their advising services. Staff members are trained as student success advisors using InsideTrack's evidenced-based methodology and employ a proactive case management model in their work with students. The college found that integrating coaching into its academic advising services in this way increased student engagement, as student satisfaction with advising sessions increased from 87% to 97%.
"As a former community college student and adult learner, I saw firsthand the challenges that many of my fellow students faced as they balanced the complex demands of work, family, financial and academic commitments," said Ruth Bauer White, president of InsideTrack. "This work is about helping community colleges build a new and more holistic model of advising that addresses the needs of the whole student to help them achieve their education and career goals."
Illinois Central will continue the capacity-building work through September 2023, working with InsideTrack to integrate coaching into its advising services and train clusters of student success advisors who are each focused on specific programs. It will include ongoing foundational coaching training, program management and change support, a manager development program, and a certification program for the college's coaches and trainers.
As part of their work together, Illinois Central College and InsideTrack also collaborated on a case study about the partnership and its results. Visit https://www.insidetrack.org/resources/case-study-illinois-central-college/ to view the case study and learn more about the partnership.
About Illinois Central College: Illinois Central College (ICC) first started classes on September 18, 1967, at its East Peoria, Illinois campus and serves the Community College District Number 514. This district encompasses all or part of ten counties with more than 360,000 residents. The college offers in excess of 2,100 courses each semester with more than 150 different programs of study. In 2020, over 12,000 credit bearing students attended ICC. In addition to Associate Degrees in Arts, Science, Applied Science, Engineering Science and General Education, the college offers a variety of occupational and technical degrees and certificates, which prepare students in such areas as HVAC, health care, industrial and solar technology, truck driving, and information technology. The college also partners with area schools, businesses, agencies and organizations to promote workforce development and strengthen economic growth.
ICC provides a wide array of professional development and continuing education courses through its Corporate and Community Education department and a number of cultural programs through the Performing Arts Center. The college continues to embrace the ideals of life-long learning offering all of its citizens the opportunity to benefit from its services.
About InsideTrack: InsideTrack is passionate about helping all learners achieve their education and career goals through the transformative power of coaching. Since 2001, we've served 2.6 million learners, partnering with more than 250 institutions and organizations to directly improve enrollment, persistence, completion and career readiness. Our coaching methodology is evidence-based and research-confirmed, with proven outcomes for every type of learner — from traditional to adult, part-time to full-time, online to in-person — including first generation students and those who face systemic barriers to postsecondary success. We also work with partners to build internal coaching capacity through staff training and professional services — designed to sustain advances in-house for lasting, scalable impact. InsideTrack is a part of Strada Collaborative, a mission-driven nonprofit. To learn more, visit www.insidetrack.org and follow us on Twitter @InsideTrack and LinkedIn @InsideTrack.
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Grocery Stores are Swimming in Wild Sockeye Salmon from Bristol Bay, Alaska, which is Great News for Shoppers
BRISTOL BAY, Alaska, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers continue to look for budget friendly deals on groceries and restaurant meals, there's one protein source whose price is staying steady, thanks to a surplus from last year's harvest season. The 2022 harvest from Bristol Bay, Alaska – the source of more than half the world's sustainable, wild sockeye salmon – was 46% higher than its previous five-year average, bringing in a haul of more than 60 million fish. This means the average price per pound of wild sockeye salmon on sale at grocery stores is down 7% since early 2022, compared to an increase of 12% for farmed Atlantic salmon fillets.1 So, now is a great time for shoppers to find red-hot deals on the delicious, omega-3 rich sockeye salmon at retailers around the country.
The wild sockeye surplus comes at a necessary time to meet increased demand, while seafood consumption in the U.S. remains higher than during the pre-pandemic year 2019 and is expected to grow at a rate of 4.9% in 2023.2 "If you're seeing sockeye salmon in the grocery store or on menus in 2023, chances are it came from Bristol Bay, Alaska. This is a great opportunity for more people to enjoy delicious wild sockeye salmon, and help make the most of this gift from nature," says Andy Wink, Executive Director of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA). As shoppers may be seeing inflated prices for other sources of protein, wide availability and deals on wild sockeye salmon at retailers like Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, Trader Joe's, Kroger, QFC and more, lend even more appeal to America's favorite fish.
Wild sockeye salmon, which predominantly comes from Bristol Bay, Alaska, is known for its brilliant ruby red color, delicious taste and nutrient density. Sockeye is one of the most popular salmon species due to taste and texture, which make it perfect for almost all preparation techniques, including grilling, broiling, sautéing, roasting, poaching, steaming and smoking. Bristol Bay sockeye salmon is also guaranteed to be wild and sustainably caught, with the fishery adhering to strict sustainability standards upheld by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game.
With lower wholesale prices on sockeye salmon and high prices for many other protein options, retailers nationwide are offering temporary price reductions. Wild sockeye salmon from Bristol Bay can be found at the seafood counter, in the freezer case or in can at grocers and retailers nationwide. To find a store, consumers should check out the Fish Finder, or simply ask the fishmonger at their favorite grocery store.
"Now is the time to stock up on Alaska sockeye and consumers can feel good about having this wild, sustainable fish on their tables. In addition to home cooks, we encourage retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, and importers to reach out to us to collaborate on ways to showcase this tremendous protein," says BBRSDA Marketing Director Lilani Dunn.
Wild sockeye salmon can be found fresh or previously frozen in the seafood case, as well as frozen, canned and smoked year-round. Bristol Bay fishermen often freeze their catch just after it leaves the water, locking in nutrients, maintaining quality and helping to reduce food waste throughout every step of the supply chain. Consumers will appreciate that wild sockeye salmon can be cooked directly from frozen and hold up well to virtually any cooking method, making it easy to get a delicious dinner on the table in minutes. For more information, cooking tips and more visit www.bristolbaysockeye.org.
About Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association:
The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association is a fishermen-funded group with the mission to increase the value of the Bristol Bay fishery through education, quality outreach, and marketing.
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Industry: Lilani Dunn, lilani@bbrsda.com
1 Data based on average prices in the Urner Barry Retail Features database for January-February 2023 versus January-February 2022.
2 Statista Consumer Market Insights, Fish & Seafood – United States
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WFO LAKE CHARLES Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, April 8, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
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National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
822 PM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Louisiana and southeast Texas, including the
following areas and parishes, in Louisiana, Beauregard and Vernon.
In southeast Texas, Hardin, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton,
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Southern Jasper, Southern Newton and Tyler.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A stalled frontal boundary will create multiple rounds of
showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain. An additional 1 to
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3 inches of rain will be possible through Friday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
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Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
following areas and parishes, in Louisiana, Northern Calcasieu,
Rapides, Southern Calcasieu and West Cameron. In southeast Texas,
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Lower Jefferson, Northern Orange, Southern Orange and Upper
Jefferson.
showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain. Rainfall amounts
of 4 to 8 inches with locally higher amounts will be possible
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through Saturday morning.
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
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* WHERE...Guadalupe River Near Bloomington.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night until further notice.
* IMPACTS...Minor lowland flooding occurs, with the flow reaching
the right flood plain near the Invista Plant near Bloomington.
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Downstream above Highway 35, the flow escapes into the left flood
plain cutting off the lowest homes.
- At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday, the stage was 10.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late Sunday
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night, crest around 22.1 feet late Monday evening, then begin
a slow fall Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Below are the latest river stages and stage forecasts:
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Bloomington 20.0 10.2 Thu 8 pm 11.9 15.8 18.3 22.0 MSG
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...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Kenedy,
eastern Jim Hogg and northern Brooks Counties through 930 PM CDT...
At 823 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles northwest of Encino, moving northeast at 15 mph.
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HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
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Locations impacted include...
Falfurrias, Falfurrias Junior High School, Pleasant Park, La Colonia
Park, Airport Road Addition, Falfurrias Fire Station, Brooks County
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Airport, Cantu Addition, Brooks County Detention Center and Hidalgo
City Park.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
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roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 2711 9798 2711 9799 2693 9831 2705 9842
2707 9844 2726 9823 2726 9812
TIME...MOT...LOC 0123Z 231DEG 14KT 2705 9831
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHERE...Ayish Bayou Near San Augustine.
* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.
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* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Lowland flooding will slowly decrease
during the next few days.
- At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
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just after midnight tonight to a crest of 13.2 feet tomorrow
evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday
morning.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
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- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.5 feet on 10/31/2013.
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Goldman Sachs warns of more trouble for US stocks
By Matt Egan, CNN Business
Even Goldman Sachs is succumbing to the gloomy mood on Wall Street by abandoning its previously optimistic stance and warning that US stocks will end the year deeply in the red.
Goldman Sachs took an ax late Thursday to its stock market forecast, slashing its year-end target for the S&P 500 from 4,300 to just 3,600. That implies a further drop of 2% from current levels and no lasting rebound.
Worse, the Wall Street bank warns of even more trouble for stocks in a potential recession and concedes risks to its outlook are tilted to the downside.
“The outlook is unusually murky,” Goldman Sachs strategists wrote in the report. “The forward paths of inflation, economic growth, interest rates, earnings and valuations are all in flux more than usual with a wider distribution of potential outcomes.”
In other words, no one really knows what happens next.
That uncertainty is contributing to the ongoing selloff in the stock market. The Dow tumbled below the 30,000 level on Friday, losing more than 660 points, or 2.2%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped 2.4% apiece.
Stubbornly high inflation has forced the Federal Reserve to keep its foot firmly pressed on the brakes — at a time when some investors were hoping it would begin to let up. The Fed is intentionally slowing the economy to get inflation under control. Drastic interest rate hikes, and the potential for more to come, raise the risk the Fed overdoes it and causes a recession.
“Based on our client discussions, a majority of equity investors have adopted the view that a hard landing scenario is inevitable,” Goldman Sachs strategists wrote, “and their focus is on the timing, magnitude, and duration of a potential recession and investment strategies for that outlook.”
Of course, no one knows for sure if there will be a recession. It’s possible investors are overly pessimistic and the economy will avoid a downturn.
But if there is a recession, Goldman Sachs expects the S&P 500 to keep sliding, eventually bottoming at 3,150. That translates to a further decline of 14% from current levels.
Bank of America is warning clients that the market environment feels increasingly like the scary days of March 2020, except this time neither the Federal Reserve nor politicians in Washington are coming to the rescue.
One concern is that the full impact of interest rate increases take months to be felt. That means the Fed may not know it has overdone it, until it’s too late.
“The Fed is hiking at the fastest pace in recent memory with maximum uncertainty on the macro outlook,” Bank of America strategists wrote in a report to clients on Friday. “To us, this seems like driving at 75 mph but not knowing which way the road will turn. An accident seems inevitable.”
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Grab Holdings between August 2, 2021 and March 3, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until May 16, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Grab Holdings Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Grab's driver supply declined during the third quarter; (2) as a result, Grab continued to invest heavily in driver and consumer incentives to "preemptively recalibrate driver supply"; (3) as a result, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted, including, among other things, a significant decline in revenue; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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278MWp Solar PV + up to 200MWh BESS permitted and licensed for construction
TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQB: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ3) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Georgetown Solar Inc. ("Georgetown"), has obtained Power Plant and Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") Approval (Decision 27205-D02-2022) and a Substation Permit and License (Decision 27205-D03-2022) from the Alberta Utilities Commission (the "AUC") for its flagship project, the Georgetown Solar + Energy Storage Project (the "Georgetown Project" or the "Project").
The Georgetown Project marks the first of four Alberta projects of Westbridge to receive power plant and BESS approval from the AUC. The approvals allow Georgetown to construct and operate the Project, located near Mossleigh in Vulcan County, Alberta. The Project consists of a solar power plant with a capacity of up to 230 MWac / 278MWdc, BESS with capacity of up to 200 MWh and the associated Mossleigh 1051S Substation. Approval is granted subject to provisions by the Hydro and Electric Energy Act and the Alberta Utilities Commission Act.
Stefano Romanin, Director, and CEO, commented, "We are pleased to have achieved this important milestone for Westbridge Renewable, validating our work as a leading solar developer and confirming the strength of our team, business model, and quality of our projects. This approval confirms our ability to originate high-quality greenfield projects, and add significant value by taking them to shovel-ready approval."
Maggie McKenna, Director, and COO, commented, "We are excited to have received this decision after all of the hard work that has been put into the Project by Westbridge and the greater team of professionals we work with. It is a job well done by everyone involved and we thank everyone including the stakeholders that participated in the process. This accomplishment brings the Georgetown Project closer to monetization."
Westbridge Renewable Energy has five utility-scale solar PV projects and four BESS projects in North America and one standalone BESS project in the UK, totalling 1285MWp of Solar PV and 500MW / 1GWh of BESS under development in its growing portfolio.
Westbridge Renewable Energy Current Project Portfolio
Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. develops best-in-class, utility-scale solar PV projects. The Company has a portfolio of projects in three key jurisdictions, Canada, the U.S., and the UK. Westbridge plans to deliver attractive, long-term returns by originating, executing, and developing an international portfolio of renewable assets for investors and utilities. Management has a strong track-record with 40+ projects developed worldwide, obtaining, and executing permits on time and within budget. As one of the very few listed pure-play Canadian solar development companies, Westbridge provides its investors with valuable access to greenfield solar projects. This means the Company can invest at the earliest stage of solar energy development benefiting from the full value chain as well as the expected wider adoption of renewable energy going forward. Westbridge brings together regulators, corporate buyers, and landowners with the goal of delivering clean, sustainable electricity to end users.
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain information set forth in this document contains forward-looking information and statements including, without limitation, management's business strategy, management's assessment of future plans and operations. Such forward-looking statements or information are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Forward-looking statements or information typically contain statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "propose", "project", "potential" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding future performance and outlook. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.
This news release contains forward-looking statements about the Company's Georgetown Project, construction and operation of the Georgetown Project, if at all, and the ability of the Company to achieve the aforementioned, the anticipated installed capacity and total capacity of the Company's projects, each of which are forward-looking in nature and, as a result, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them as actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include general business, economic, competitive, regulatory, policy and social uncertainties, and availability of permits and financing upon terms acceptable to the Company or at all. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to regulatory risks, risks related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, changes in laws, market risks, operating history, competition, and the other risks identified under the headings "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual management's discussion and analysis dated March 29, 2022 and other disclosure documents available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.
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GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdminaHealth®, a leading provider of premium billing solutions for the healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits marketplace, today announced they are joining the Ease Marketplace as a broker support partner offering premium billing services. Ease is a benefits administration and HR software that enables health insurance brokers to move enrollment online.
Brokers can now seamlessly integrate AdminaHealth's industry-recognized premium billing services with other partners on the Ease Marketplace. The integration enables brokers to auto-reconcile carrier invoices, compare actual versus expected employee benefits premium payroll deductions, and generate consolidated monthly invoices for all coverages.
Time savings and increased accuracy are two of the biggest benefits of the AdminaHealth Billing Suite®. Whereas traditionally brokers had to manually determine whether clients were paying the correct amounts, with automated reconciliation they only need to review a small subset: those items that do not auto-reconcile as flagged on the Exceptions Dashboard.
In addition, users can generate a consolidated monthly bill that breaks down the amount due to each carrier, including Subconsolidated Bill™ breakdowns and other member and coverage detail information. The bill can be broken down by department, location, district, or any other subset.
"We are honored to be joining the Ease Marketplace," said Robert A. Bull, AdminaHealth CEO and Founding Member. "Many of our current customers are already using Ease, and this gives us the ability to further streamline their billing workflows. Brokers can now offer unlimited medical, insurance, and voluntary benefit coverages with minimal additional administrative burden. The AdminaHealth integration gives them back time to generate revenue, increase customer retention, and delight their clients."
"We are excited about the addition of the AdminaHealth Billing Suite to the Ease Marketplace," said David Reid, Ease CEO. "Over 75,000 businesses trust Ease to manage benefits and HR online for their more than 2.5 million employees. Adding billing services technology to our robust platform furthers our mission of helping brokers administer benefits with ease."
For more information about the AdminaHealth Billing Suite, visit AdminaHealth.com. For more information about Ease, visit Ease.com.
AdminaHealth® is a cloud-based provider of the industry-recognized AdminaHealth Billing Suite® supporting healthcare, insurance, and voluntary benefits. Our SaaS platform automates invoice consolidation and reconciliation and streamlines payment management. AdminaHealth integrates with leading enrollment and benefit administration systems to ensure accurate premium billing, resulting in significant operational efficiencies. The AdminaHealth Billing Suite supports all billing types and coverages for small, medium, and enterprise businesses, and is the only premium billing SaaS solution that has adopted the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and has the earned the elite HITRUST CSF Certification®.
Ease is the #1 rated benefits administration and HR software for businesses with 2-250 employees, powered by insurance brokers. More than 2,000 agencies trust Ease to help them and their clients grow. Over 75,000 businesses trust Ease to manage benefits and HR for 2.5 million+ employees.
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s central bank trimmed a key interest rate Monday to shore up sagging economic growth at a politically sensitive time when President Xi Jinping is believed to be trying to extend his hold on power.
The ruling Communist Party effectively acknowledged last month it can’t hit this year’s official 5.5% growth target after anti-virus curbs disrupted trade, manufacturing and consumer spending. A crackdown on corporate debt has caused activity in the vast real estate industry to plunge.
The People’s Bank of China cut its rate on a one-year loan to 2.75% from 2.85% and injected an extra 400 billion yuan ($60 billion) in lending markets after government data showed July factory output and retail sales weakened.
The decision suggested Beijing is temporarily setting aside concern about debt and trying to head off a politically sensitive slump ahead of a ruling party meeting in October or November when Xi is expected to try to break with tradition and award himself a third five-year term as leader.
The central bank “seems to have decided it now has a more pressing problem,” Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics said in a report.
The slowdown adds to political headwinds for Xi, China’s most powerful leader since at least the 1980s, though he still is widely expected to succeed. Some analysts suggest he might be forced to compromise by sharing more of his sweeping powers with other party leaders.
Despite downward pressure on growth, party leaders affirmed their commitment to the severe “zero-COVID” strategy in a July 29 statement. It dropped previous references to growth targets after the economy grew by just 2.5% over a year earlier in the first half of 2022.
Official data Monday showed factory output declined by 0.1% in July from the previous month. Retail sales shrank by 0.4% from June.
The latest rate cut and extra money for lending are small compared with China’s $17 trillion-a-year economy, the world’s second-largest. Instead, such changes are widely seen as a signal to the state-owned banking industry to lend more and cut charges for commercial borrowers.
The ruling party is struggling to revive activity after Shanghai, the country’s business capital, and other industrial centers were shut for weeks starting in late March to fight virus outbreaks.
Managers of the Shanghai port, the world’s busiest, say shipping is back to normal, but economists say it might be months before the flow of smartphones, home appliances, consumer electronics and other goods through complex supply lines fully recovers.
A survey of manufacturers released earlier showed activity in July contracted. Indicators of new orders, exports and employment declined.
Retails sales were off 0.7% from a year earlier in the first half after plunging 11% in April following the temporary shutdown of Shanghai and other cities. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/china-cuts-interest-rate-to-shore-up-sagging-economy/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-08-15 04:54:27 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/china-cuts-interest-rate-to-shore-up-sagging-economy/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Doppel, a real-time, cross-chain monitoring service for detecting NFT fraud and counterfeits, today announced the close of a $5 million seed investment round led by FTX Ventures. Additional participants in the seed round include Solana Ventures, Polygon Studios, OpenSea Ventures, Dapper Labs, SV Angel, South Park Commons, Script Capital, Spartan Group, Paxos, Punk 6529, Quiet Capital, AlphaLab Capital, and prominent angels such as Balaji Srinivasan, Sabrina Hahn, Gokul Rajaram, Magic Eden co-founder, and Tagomi co-founder.
Doppel was founded in February 2022 with the goal of supporting the NFT ecosystem by building trust infrastructure for content creators, collectors, and marketplaces. The platform, powered by cutting edge computer vision and AI models, protects the IP of NFT creators and ensures that the NFTs being sold, bought, and minted are legitimate. It is able to detect counterfeit NFTs and bad actors with future plans to identify market manipulations and malicious contracts. Doppel currently supports Ethereum, Solana and Polygon NFTs, will be servicing the Flow ecosystem, and is set to add additional blockchains throughout 2022.
Kevin Tian, co-founder and CEO of Doppel commented on today's news, "We began building Doppel due to the need for a platform to verify, secure, and protect NFT holders and creators. This investment round is a landmark moment for the company and will allow us to scale the platform, increase functionalities and grow our team to continue creating a platform that is relied upon by the entire NFT ecosystem. We're excited for the future of Doppel and our future collaborations with major players in the NFT space who want to make serious investments in creator IP and community trust and safety."
Doppel will leverage the funds from this round to enhance its detection capabilities, which will allow the platform to better identify bad actors within the ecosystem and expand upon the current illicit activities that it monitors for. Currently, the platform is able to identify counterfeit NFTs in under 1 minute and has flagged over 37 million NFTs as potential duplicates or rip-offs.
Currently, Doppel is a trusted partner of Dapper Labs and other yet-to-be-disclosed NFT platforms, working with them to protect NFT collections for their communities. Additionally, Yuga Labs has been testing Doppel's technology as one way to improve response times to bad actors.
Ramnik Arora, Head of Product and Investor at FTX Ventures, stated, "The NFT ecosystem is plagued with trust issues. A large number of NFTs are counterfeit. This harms user experience and keeps legitimate brands from accessing the space. We're excited to work with Doppel to build the real-time trust, transparency and security layer for NFT ecosystem."
About Doppel
Doppel is a real-time, cross-chain monitoring service for detecting NFT fraud and counterfeits. Doppel provides the underlying infrastructure and tooling needed for content creators, collectors, and marketplaces to protect their IP and determine legitimacy. It is able to detect and identify counterfeit NFTs and bad actors in under 1 minute. Doppel was founded with the goal of building trust in the NFT ecosystem and protecting IP. Platforms utilizing Doppel's detection AI are able earn the trust of their user base by assuring them that NFTs that exist on the marketplace are genuine, have not been tampered with, and that by purchasing one you are supporting the creator.
To learn more, visit: https://www.doppel.xyz/
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The Arkansas Razorbacks will face the Texas A&M Aggies Wednesday at 9 p.m. for their 167th all-time meeting. The Aggies are the Razorbacks’ most common opponent. Tonight’s game is an intense SEC West matchup as the Hogs have only lost eight games while the Aggies come into the game with an 18-7 record.
🏀 vs @RazorbackMBB
📍 @ReedArena
⏰ 8PM CT
📺 @ESPN 2#getBETTER pic.twitter.com/56JJyLWJkh— Buzz Williams (@TeamCoachBuzz) February 15, 2023
Texas A&M
This is the Aggies’ best conference start (10-2) since joining the SEC. They are seeking revenge in this game after falling to Arkansas by 11 points on Jan. 31.
Spared by Tennessee’s back-to-back losses to Vanderbilt and Missouri, the Aggies have a chance to compete with Alabama in the SEC regular season title race. With the regular season quickly coming to a close, every conference win matters for the Aggies. They trail the Crimson Tide by two games for the top spot in the SEC. Picking up a victory tonight would set up the Aggies in regard to their tournament hopes heading into March.
Arkansas
The Razorbacks are looking to bounce back after losing to Mississippi State Saturday. Before falling to the Bulldogs, Arkansas was on a three-game win streak and recorded a huge win over Kentucky 88-73 on Feb. 7. A talented effort from a trio including Ricky Council, Anthony Black and Devonte Davis helped seal the win.
Offensively, the production of Anthony Black is crucial in Arkansas’ homestretch. Black contributed 23 points in the Razorbacks’ game against Mississippi State. In the previous meeting between the Razorbacks and Aggies, Arkansas looked strong in the frontcourt but was still outdone by the Aggies in offensive rebounds.
If Arkansas can find its way back in the tournament, it will be its third consecutive trip to the tournament and they’ll look to continue the success after making it to the Elite Eight in the previous two seasons.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you have a smart TV, listen up.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning of a scam involving popular streaming devices, such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks, and services like Netflix and YouTube TV.
The BBB said it has received an influx of reports regarding scammers targeting victims through pop-ups on their smart TVs.
“Scammers can actually target victims through their devices via the internet,” BBB’s Paula Fleming explained. “Obviously, smart TVs are no exception.”
Here’s how the scam works:
The scammer typically prevents the user from logging into their streaming service through a pop-up, which states there is a problem with either the streaming device or subscription.
In order to rectify the supposed issue, the pop-up provides the user with a phone number to call or a website to visit.
Users who call the number are quickly connected with a scammer posing as a customer service representative. The representative explains that, in order to regain access to the streaming service or device, the user must pay an activation fee or grant the scammer remote control of their smart TV.
The scammers can also gain access to smart TVs when users click on the links provided in the pop-ups. Once in control, scammers can install malware on the device and collect sensitive personal information.
The BBB said in one instance, scammers convinced a user to pay them in gift cards to add “anti-hacking protection” to their account.
“You don’t want to fall for this,” Fleming said. “It’s very easy to want to get your device working, and that instant satisfaction of thinking it is going to [be resolved] leaves you a perfect target for these scam artists.”
Here’s how to avoid smart TV scams:
- Double-check any fees: Before you pay any fee, including activation and antivirus protection fee, the BBB recommends doing some research first.
- Watch for fake websites: Scammers are known for creating realistic-looking websites but, on a closer look, you’ll likely notice the URL is a letter or two off. Before clicking any link, including any that appears on your smart TV, double-check the URL. It’s best to avoid clicking any link in a pop-up and instead type the URL into a phone or computer.
- Check before you call: The BBB recommends comparing any “customer service” phone number with the streaming service’s or smart TV’s website before you make the call.
- Don’t give anyone remote control of your device: Scammers often ask for remote computer access – they can do the same to access your smart TV. If you don’t know to who you’re giving access, the BBB encourages not giving access.
Anyone who believes they’ve fallen victim to a suspected scam is urged to report it using the BBB Scam Tracker.
Many streaming companies also offer instructions on how to avoid scammers and what to do if you do fall victim to a scam. For example, Netflix asks that you forward any scam emails to them after you change your account password and contact your financial institution if you shared payment info. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/you-dont-want-to-fall-for-this-bbb-warns-of-smart-tv-scam/ | 2023-03-30 03:49:47 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/you-dont-want-to-fall-for-this-bbb-warns-of-smart-tv-scam/ |
NEW YORK and MIAMI, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation today announced the recipients of more than $2 million in community grants for Parkinson's disease (PD) programs across the U.S. The Foundation invests in community programs that make an impact in local communities and help people live better with PD by providing support for unmet health, wellness and educational needs.
"Investing in community-based organizations allows the Foundation to direct resources to meaningful PD programs and services locally," said Parkinson's Foundation President and CEO John L. Lehr. "The community grants program has grown considerably over the last few years, allowing the Foundation to reach even more people with PD and to have a lasting impact on their lives."
Of the $2 million awarded, community grants range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000 per recipient. The 2022 grant cycle focuses on programs that educate and deliver exercise specifically designed for people with PD, reach those who are newly diagnosed, and address the intersection of mental health and PD. The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people with PD in 42 states in the U.S.
"The support we've received from the Parkinson's Foundation for our What's Up, Doc? Program has enabled us to have high touch opportunities within the first year following diagnosis," said Gil Kim of the Metro-Jackson Parkinson's Group in Jackson, MS. "Early intervention, education and inclusion in our community will enable those who are newly diagnosed to live a better life with the disease."
Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $9.4 million in 716 community-based programs. To see the full list of the 2022 community grant recipients, visit Parkinson.org/2022grants.
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community. Since 1957, the Parkinson's Foundation has invested more than $400 million in Parkinson's research and clinical care. Connect with us on Parkinson.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).
Affecting an estimated one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson's disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson's and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone.
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Parkinson's Foundation
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NEW YORK (AP) — Robinhood Markets said Tuesday it’s cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce, as crashing cryptocurrency prices and a turbulent stock market keep more customers off its trading app.
CEO Vlad Tenev said the company, whose easy-to-use app helped bring a new generation of investors to the market, will reduce its headcount by about 23%. The reduction of about 780 jobs follows another round of layoffs announced earlier this year, which cut 9% of its workforce and “did not go far enough” in cutting costs, Tenev said in a post on the company’s blog.
The highest inflation in 40 years, and sharp hikes in interest rates by the Federal Reserve to combat it, have sent prices reeling across all kinds of financial markets, particularly those popular among Robinhood customers. Bitcoin has fallen to roughly $23,000 from its record of nearly $69,000, with prices crashing across the crypto ecosystem. Stocks on Wall Street, meanwhile, dropped more than 20% from their record to put the S&P 500 in what’s called a bear market.
All that tumult means Robinhood saw its number of monthly average users drop, which hurts the company because it does best when its customers are trading a lot. The company based in Menlo Park, California, said it had 14 million monthly active users in June, down from 15.9 million three months earlier and from 21.3 million in last year’s second quarter.
Altogether, Robinhood reported a net loss of $295 million, or 34 cents per share, for the three months through June. That’s a narrower loss than the $502 million, or $2.16 per share, reported for last year’s second quarter.
Revenue fell 44% from a year earlier to $318 million, but it was stronger than analysts expected.
Robinhood’s growth has slowed sharply over the past year for a few reasons. A big one is that it was hard-pressed to replicate its blockbuster performance from the first half of 2021. At the time, manias around GameStop, other meme stocks and dogecoin all helped send Robinhood’s revenue soaring.
But Robinhood is also contending with a world where pandemic restrictions have eased, meaning potential customers no longer have to spend as much time at home. And some smaller-pocketed, regular investors have pulled back from trading. They’re called “retail investors” to distinguish them from the big professional investors called “institutional investors.”
“Last year, we staffed many of our operations functions under the assumption that the heightened retail engagement we had been seeing with the stock and crypto markets in the COVID era would persist into 2022,” Tenev said in his blog post. “In this new environment, we are operating with more staffing than appropriate. As CEO, I approved and took responsibility for our ambitious staffing trajectory — this is on me.”
Robinhood’s stock has been mostly tumbling since its debut last year. It’s nearly halved so far in 2022 and closed Tuesday at $9.23, up 2.1% for the day. It slipped nearly 1% in afterhours trading. | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/robinhood-cuts-23-of-its-workforce-as-fewer-users-trade/ | 2022-08-03 17:18:46 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/robinhood-cuts-23-of-its-workforce-as-fewer-users-trade/ |
OAKVILLE, ON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("AQN") (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) today announced plans to release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, August 11, 2022, after market close. AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on Friday, August 12, 2022, hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Arun Banskota, and Chief Financial Officer, Arthur Kacprzak.
Conference call details are as follows:
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with over $17 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group, AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. AQN is a global leader in renewable energy through its portfolio of long-term contracted wind, solar, and hydroelectric generating facilities. AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.
AQN is committed to delivering growth and the pursuit of operational excellence in a sustainable manner through an expanding global pipeline of renewable energy and electric transmission development projects, organic growth within its rate-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive acquisitions.
AQN's common shares, Series A preferred shares, and Series D preferred shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares, Series 2018-A subordinated notes, Series 2019-A subordinated notes and equity units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQNA, AQNB, and AQNU, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpowerandutilities.com and follow us on Twitter @AQN_Utilities.
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Jordan Morris scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, offsetting Alexander Larín's 35th-minute goal past poorly positioned Ethan Horvath and giving the United States a 1-1 draw at El Salvador in a soggy World Cup warmup Tuesday night.
Morris scored his 11th international goal, his first since November 2019 and first since tearing his left ACL in February 2021.
Players were covered in mud soon after kickoff on a soggy field that looked like a torn-up recreational park. Both teams finished a man short.
American winger Paul Arriola was ejected in the 70th, nine minutes after entering, when he made a sliding tackle that caught Larín on a shin and flipped him. Mexico’s César Ramos, among 36 referees selected for the World Cup, immediately showed a red card.
El Salvador’s Ronald Rodríguez was sent off in the 79th for knocking down Yunus Musah as the midfielder tried to run onto a through ball.
Just two warmups remain for the Americans, exhibitions in Europe on Sept. 23 and 27, likely against Asian opponents. The U.S. opens the World Cup against No. 18 Wales on Nov. 21, faces No. 5 England in a Black Friday matchup four days later and finishes the first round against No. 21 Iran on Nov. 29.
Larín scored after Nelson Bonilla crossed from the right attacking flank to the other side of the field. Larín ran down the ball, took a touch and from a wide angle curled the ball around right back Reggie Cannon. Horvath left his near post completely open, and the ball went past Horvath for Larín’s sixth international goal. Horvath was so far away, he barely moved, and his head drooped.
Horvath, competing for three roster spots along with Matt Turner, Zack Steffen and Sean Johnson, made his eighth international appearance and first in a year. It was his first start for club or country since March 20 in the FA Cup quarterfinals and the draw highlighted the Americans’ most unsettled goalkeeping pool since the 1980s. Steffen (Manchester City), Turner (joining Arsenal next month) and Horvath (Nottingham Forest) all could be club backups when the U.S. gathers in Qatar.
The U.S. had entered with 19 wins, one loss and six draws against El Salvador, the lone defeat at Estadio Cuscatlán in an exhibition on Feb. 19, 1992. El Salvador coach Hugo Pérez was on the field for the U.S. that night.
Cuscatlán was mostly empty after being filled with about 29,000 fans for the opening World Cup qualifier against the U.S. last September, a 0-0 draw.
On a night Christian Pulisic captained the U.S. and played with new blond streaks in his hair, Haji Wright started in the latest audition for Cup roster spots at forward in a competition with Jesús Ferreira, Ricardo Pepi, Josh Sargent, Jordan Pefok and Daryl Dike.
Ferreira, coming off a four-goal night against Grenada. replaced Wright at the start of the second half and rounded González in the 51st. Ferreira kicked the ball toward an open net only for Roberto Domínguez to make a sliding clearance. Eight minutes later, González got down to block Musah’s point-blank shot.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
0-5-9-6
(zero, five, nine, six)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
0-5-9-6
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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP)Lars Thiemann and Joel Brown scored 17 points each and California snapped its season-opening 12-game losing streak, defeating UT Arlington 73-51 on Wednesday night.
Kuany Kuany added 16 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Golden Bears (1-12). Thiemann made 8 of 10 shots and grabbed five rebounds. Brown was 7-for-13 shooting and had six rebounds.
Cal entered the game as the only Division I team without a win this season. Seven of the Bears’ 13 scholarship players missed 42 combined games during the losing streak. Expected starters DeJuan Clayton (1,534 career points) and Jalen Celestine (7.5 points per game in 2021-22), have yet to play, and leading scorer Devin Askew was injured in Sunday’s loss at Santa Clara and did not play against UT Arlington. Askew is fifth in the Pac-12, scoring 16.9 points per game.
Cal extended a nine-point halftime lead to 21 in the first 10 minutes of the second half. The Bears made 8 of 13 shots and outscored UTA 24-12 in that stretch, with Brown and Thiemann scoring six points each.
The Golden Bears continued to extend their lead and a layup by Brown followed by a jumper from Kuany gave them a 67-39 lead with 3:25 remaining. The Bears shot 61% in the second half and scored 45 points.
In the first half, Thiemann’s personal 9-0 run turned a 14-10 Cal lead into a 23-10 advantage. The Golden Bears went on to lead 28-19 at the half after shooting 52% and attempting only three 3-pointers, making one. Brown and Thiemann scored nine points each.
Shemar Wilson had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Chendall Weaver added 12 points for the Mavericks (5-8).
The Bears return to Pac-12 play next week with home games against Utah on Dec. 29 and Colorado on Dec. 31.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Sean Tyler scored on a 63-yard run, Keni-H Lovely returned an interception for a touchdown, and Western Michigan surprised Toledo 20-14 on Friday to wrap up the regular season.
The Broncos (5-7, 4-4 Mid-American Conference) managed only 188 yards and eight first downs but got a big boost from their two explosive touchdowns. Palmer Domschke added two field goals for Western Michigan.
With Toledo leading 7-0 midway through the second quarter, Lovely stepped in front of the intended receiver to intercept a Tucker Gleason pass and returned it 36 yards down the sideline for a touchdown.
Tyler scored on a long run in which he was barely touched, bursting through the line of scrimmage before outracing the secondary to the end zone. It was a key play in his bid for back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons as he surpassed the 104 yards he needed and finished at 131 for the game, 1,027 for the season.
Toledo (7-5, 5-3) suffered its second consecutive loss but had already clinched the West Division title and will play Ohio for the MAC championship on Dec. 3 in Detroit.
Toledo had punted 10 times and had only one drive beyond the Western Michigan 40-yard line until Tucker Gleason connected with Devin Maddox for a 57-yard pass play with a little less than six minutes left in the fourth quarter. The big play helped set up Gleason's 17-yard touchdown pass to DeMeer Blankumsee with 5:11 remaining.
Gleason scored Toledo's first touchdown on a 2-yard run early in the second quarter.
Gleason was only 13-of-38 passing for 200 yards with the touchdown and interception. Toledo had four turnovers.
Western Michigan punted 14 times.
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In the last three years, courts have seen an increase in insurance cases involving a variety of claims, including business liability policy cases, hurricane-related cases, and homeowners policy cases
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, today releases its annual Insurance Litigation Report. The report examines trends in insurance litigation in federal district courts and appellate courts. Focusing on the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, it surveys emerging trends in case filings, venues, judges, law firms, parties, timing metrics, case resolutions, findings, and damages. The report often focuses on different sets of data, e.g., filtering cases in order to provide analytics on general insurance cases, business liability policy cases, business interruption cases, hurricane-related cases, homeowners policy cases, and federal appellate insurance cases.
"This report reveals an interesting trend in which insurance cases have increased over the last three years," said Ronald Porter, Lex Machina's insurance legal data expert and editor of the report. "In addition, our filters showed that this increase was driven by several key subsets of insurance cases such as business liability policy cases, hurricane-related cases, and homeowners policy cases. Our data and analytics supported the data-driven insights that recent natural and economic phenomena, such as hurricanes, wildfires, a pandemic, and rising building costs, likely bolstered recent insurance case filings."
Highlights from the report include:
- In 2022, 18,912 insurance cases were litigated in federal district courts, a 30% increase from the number of insurance cases the year before.
- In the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, the highest number of insurance cases was filed in the Western District of Louisiana, while Judge Cain from the same district was the most active judge for insurance cases.
- In the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company was one of the most active plaintiffs and also the most active defendant.
- MMA Law Firm was the most active counsel representing plaintiffs in insurance cases in the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, while Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson represented defendants in the highest number of insurance cases over the same period of time.
- For insurance cases that were appealed to a federal appellate court and terminated from 2020 to 2022 with a decision on the merits of the appeal, 23% were ultimately reversed.
- $530 million in total damages were awarded as Approved Class Action Settlements from 2020 to 2022.
Lex Machina's reports and software enable practitioners to devise data-driven litigation strategies. The metrics in this report can help readers decide who to pursue as clients, whether to file a particular motion, or when to settle (and for how much). This research supplements traditional legal research and anecdotal data for a competitive edge in court.
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TAIPEI, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axiomtek – a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted to the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency – is pleased to announce the release of the mBOX100, a medical-grade edge AI computing system with dual 4K displays. This slim-type medical system complies with the IEC-60601 medical safety standard for use in a variety of hospital applications and healthcare environments.
Axiomtek's mBOX100 is powered by the Intel® Core™ i7/i5 processor (code name: Whiskey Lake-U) and equipped with two DDR4-2400 non-ECC SO-DIMM slots with a total capacity of up to 64GB. Aligning with excellent performance, the mBOX100 offers Intel® UHD Graphics 620 and 15W TDPs for high-end image processing and provides HDMI and DisplayPort for applications requiring the displays of medical images. This medical AI computing system delivers greater storage with lower latency by a swappable 2.5" SATA III tray with a security lock for SSD and an M.2 Key M 2280 slot for NVMe. In terms of sufficient I/O, it has two isolated RS-232/422/485, two isolated 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, four USB 3.1, one HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, two audio jacks, and two SMA-type antenna connectors, expansion interface with one full-size PCIe Mini Card slot (USB+PCIe signal) for wireless module to ensure outstanding using experience.
Worth mentioning, Axiomtek's mBOX100 has a rugged design with fanless operation for noise-sensitive environments, and antimicrobial coating (optional) as well as white, streamlined design for ideal hospital applications. Even in a small form factor, 250 x 220 x 60mm, the mBOX100 has an excellent thermal design enabling a wide operating temperature from 0°C to 40°C. The system offers 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity tolerance and 3G vibration endurance to secure reliable performance across system. Furthermore, it supports Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) to provide hardware-based data protection, along with OS support for Windows® 10 IoT and Linux operating systems.
"The mBOX100 truly empowers fast and precise smart computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) by superior AI computing performance, dual 4K display connection, and trust build-quality that can apply smart healthcare applications properly," said Jenny Yu, the product manager of the intelligent medical solution team at Axiomtek. "What is more, we have the capability to assist with any customer's industrial integration requirements and fulfill fast time to market."
The mBOX100 is available for purchase now. For further product information or customization services, please visit our global website at www.axiomtek.com or contact sales representatives at info@axiomtek.com.tw.
Advanced Features of mBOX100:
- 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5 processor (Whiskey Lake-U), TDP 15W
- 2 DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM for up to 64GB memory
- 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort with 4K UHD supported
- 2 isolated COM and 2 GbE LAN with isolation supported
- Swappable 2.5" SATAIII SSD tray with security lock
- Ultra-compact design and fanless
- Antimicrobial coating chassis (optional)
About Axiomtek Co., Ltd
Axiomtek has experienced extraordinary growth in the past 30 years because of our people, our years of learning which resulted in our tremendous industry experience, and our desire to deliver well-rounded, easy-to-integrate solutions to our customers. These factors have influenced us to invest in a growing team of engineers including software, hardware, firmware, and application engineers. For the next few decades, our success will be determined by our ability to lead with unique technologies for AIoT and serve our key markets with innovatively-designed solution packages of hardware and software – coupled with unmatched engineering and value-added services that will help lessen the challenges faced by our systems integrator, OEM and ODM customers and prospects alike. We will continue to enlist more technology partners and increase collaborations with our growing ecosystem who are leaders in their fields. With such alliances, we will create synergy and better deliver solutions, value, and the expertise our customers need.
As an associate member of the Intel® Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, Axiomtek continuously develops and delivers cutting edge solutions based on the latest Intel® platforms.
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Area to be placed in ice storm warning
Published 3:33 pm Sunday, January 1, 2023
Starting Monday evening, the National Weather Service will place the area in an ice storm warning.
According the NWS, the warning will go into effect at 6 p.m. on Monday night and will stretch through to 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. The system coming through will include a wintery mix including freezing rain that could leave the area with a possibility of .1 and .2 of an inch of ice accumulation.
There is also the possibility of up to three inches of snow.
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New capabilities help Illumine win the confidence of prospective customers seeking assurances that solar energy projects will pay off in the long term
PLEASANTON, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZINFI Technologies, Inc., a company leading the definition and creation of Unified Channel Management (UCM) solutions, today announced Illumine Energy, a top player in the renewable energy market in India and the UAE, has launched its channel marketing automation platform to automate product registration and warranty documentation processes and to boost the confidence of prospective customers. Illumine offers comprehensive products and services for large-scale renewable energy markets, with a special emphasis on solar energy, and is a leading provider in a very competitive regional market.
Illumine's recent adoption of ZINFI software was motivated by the skepticism of many customers in the region around product warranties. Illumine offers a 25-year warranty on solar panels installed for its projects—a key differentiator in a market where product information like serial numbers is often compiled manually and where detailed, quality warranty documents are rare. Illumine began using ZINFI's channel marketing automation platform to automate and customize its workflow for gathering serial numbers, manufacturing information, batch numbers, installation site and date, and other information digitally. The information is now scanned from individual panels at the project site using a mobile device connected to the ZINFI platform. After scanning, Illumine makes the data directly available to customers, and can create detailed and individualized warranties for customers instantly.
Having this capability in an easy-to-use platform like ZINFI's gives Illumine a significant advantage over competitors. "It's really fantastic," says Anwar Babu, Chief Technical Officer at Illumine. "It's easy for any employee to collect the data, and when we are talking about our product warranty with prospects we can log into the platform and show them how other customers are accessing and using the information."
"Illumine Energy is a great example of how organizations of all sizes and in a broad range of industries are implementing ZINFI software to automate processes that are crucial to their own unique sales and marketing motions," said Sugata Sanyal, founder and CEO of ZINFI. "ZINI's platform is modular, flexible and quite easy to use, so our customers can start small with minimal investment and add new capabilities as their business grows and their requirements evolve."
To learn more about how Illumine Energy is using the ZINFI channel marketing automation platform to automate tasks, refine its processes and win the confidence of prospective customers in the renewable energy market in India and the UAE, please click here.
In April 2020, ZINFI was named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Through-Channel Marketing Automation, Q2 2020 report, receiving the highest possible (5 out of 5) scores in the criteria of "Product innovation roadmap," "Pricing strategy," "Supporting products and services" and "Number of employees." The report states, "…what sets ZINFI apart is its commitment to modularity, which makes it equally appropriate for a small to medium-size business (SMB) that is automating its channel management for the first time or a large global manufacturer that is filling gaps or transforming its channel technology." The report also notes ZINFI's "…strong workflow and collaboration tools that optimize processes among ZINFI's agency partners, partners' enterprise customers, and ZINFI's in-house multilingual (14 languages) partner marketing concierge services for lead, campaign, and MDF management."
Later in 2020, ZINFI was also named a leader in another Forrester report: The Forrester Wave™: Partner Relationship Management Q4 2020 report, where ZINFI received 5 out of 5 (the highest possible) scores in the "Product innovation roadmap" criterion in the "Strategy" category and in the "Partner co-selling and co-marketing" criterion in the "Current offering" category. ZINFI also tied for the highest score among the participants in the "Partner performance and incentives" criterion (4.4 out of 5).
ZINFI offers its potential customers a 30-day free trial (no credit card required) providing access to its entire Unified Channel Marketing (UCM) automation platform. This will allow any prospective buyers to test-drive its industry-leading channel management applications before making a purchase decision.
About Illumine Energy
Established in the year 2012, Illumine is a top player in the development, acquisition and long-term management of large-scale solar projects and smart energy solutions. We operate in both the centralized energy market and the evolving distributed energy market around the India and UAE. We manage the design, engineering, product procurement, documentation, installation and maintenance of power plants. We have one of the largest footprints of clean energy projects in India, including the largest portfolio of installed solar rooftop projects in the country. Our solar power plants currently generate more than 3 megawatts of energy, and we are in the process of constructing plants that will generate an additional 750 kilowatts of energy. Our company is unique in focusing on project sales, providing energy auditing and turnkey solutions, and helping customers make profitable investments. Illumine is continually investing in new technologies and product offerings with a focus on pure solar economics. Learn more at www.illumineenergy.com.
About ZINFI Technologies
ZINFI Technologies, Inc., the leader in Unified Channel Management (UCM) innovation, enables vendors and their channel partners to achieve profitable growth predictably and rapidly on a worldwide level. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA and founded by channel veterans with extensive global channel management experience, we at ZINFI see an immense opportunity to build high-performing sales channels by deploying an easy-to-use, comprehensive and innovative state-of-the-art SaaS Unified Channel Management automation platform that streamlines and manages the entire partner lifecycle through three core state-of-the-art SaaS applications—partner relationship management, channel marketing management and channel sales management. In 26 countries, these three core UCM SaaS applications are locally supported by ZINFI's global marketing services team members.
For more information about ZINFI's Unified Channel Management platform, please visit our website at www.zinfi.com. You can also follow ZINFI Technologies on LinkedIn and at the ZINFI Channel Marketing Best Practices blog.
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Best camera accessories
Photographers rely on their cameras, but cameras can only do so much without the right gear. From carrying bags, tripods and flashes to more advanced gear, most photographers spend years building up the camera accessories they need to succeed. World Photography Day is coming around again, and anyone who shoots photos can attest to how important a camera’s accessories are for creating the perfect photo.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re getting paid for your photos, upgrading camera accessories can give you more options and opportunities when shooting.
Camera accessory must-haves
Camera bag
Camera bags are a necessity for avid photographers. These can help protect your camera and other accessories when you’re not using them. They come in many forms, ranging from small handbags to large backpacks designed to hold cameras and their accessories. Additionally, many photographers shooting in questionable conditions prefer weatherproof or waterproof backpacks. These can offer even more protection from the elements.
Tripod
Tripods are ideal for anyone shooting videos or photos. These devices let you place the camera in a fixed spot using a connection to the top surface of the tripod. This can be useful for using cameras with a timer, holding a steady angle for better still photos with a quick shutter speed or shooting video without having to worry about shaky hands.
Flash
Light plays a major role in photography, and locations that are even remotely dim can ruin your pictures. The most common solution is a flash, which lights up the area in front of the camera as the picture is being taken. A flash is an affordable camera upgrade that can give you the option to shoot in a much wider range of lighting conditions.
Other accessories
While camera bags, tripods and flashes are probably the most important camera accessories, you can find several other devices that will help improve your photography. You might also consider other lenses, straps or, for those shooting video with audio, camera microphones. Still, the number of camera accessories available is nearly endless, so it’s worth considering what devices might work best for the types of photos you’re hoping to shoot.
Best camera bags
Top camera bag
Tarion Pro Camera Backpack and Large Camera Bag With Laptop Compartment
What you need to know: This waterproof camera backpack has tons of space for a laptop and other camera accessories, and it even has a strap for carrying a tripod.
What you’ll love: This camera backpack has a huge capacity, offering enough room for one or two cameras and up to five lenses. It’s also completely weather resistant and includes a thick, protective pad lining, so you don’t have to worry about damaging your camera in transit.
What you should consider: Some buyers preferred regular pockets to these stitched-in pockets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top camera bag for the money
Amazon Basics Large DSLR Gadget and Camera Bag
What you need to know: Although backpacks are usually preferred to smaller bags, this is a great budget option for those who only need minimal space for their cameras.
What you’ll love: This includes a basic set of Velcro handles and a comfortable shoulder strap. It also includes two exterior zipper pockets, a small sleeve for tablets and a few small interior pockets. It also has a stylish orange interior that most buyers love.
What you should consider: This doesn’t have enough room for those with multiple cameras and accessories.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best camera tripods
Top camera tripod
Vanguard Alta Pro 2-plus Aluminum Tripod With Grip Head and Multiangle Center Column
What you need to know: This premium tripod is versatile and features a super sturdy build with stability that won’t have you questioning your camera’s durability.
What you’ll love: Despite being a robust option, this tripod is super easy to set up. It’s compatible with an array of DSLR cameras from Sony, Nikon, Canon and other brands, and it only weighs 5.3 pounds, making it fairly easy to transport.
What you should consider: Some opted for Vanguard’s higher-end tripods rather than this one.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top camera tripod for the money
Amazon Basics 60-inch Lightweight Tripod With Bag
What you need to know: This is an affordable tripod option that doesn’t sacrifice reliability, offering a more durable construction than most at this price point.
What you’ll love: Buyers love this tripod’s price, but it also offers up to 6.6 pounds in camera weight and up to 60 inches of height. It also has two bubble view levels, and the head lets users tilt and swivel the camera at three angle points.
What you should consider: The bag for this tripod doesn’t have any protective padding.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best camera flashes
Top camera flash
Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT Camera Flash
What you need to know: This flash works with most Canon, Nikon and other-brand cameras. It’s suitable for shots up to 141 feet away.
What you’ll love: This flash uses AA batteries and features an easy-to-use control panel that most photographers can pick up quickly. It also includes a dot-matrix LCD and a multi-setting dial for optimal versatility.
What you should consider: This flash has limited functionality with non-Canon DSLR cameras.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top camera flash for the money
Powerextra Flash Speedlite Flash With 2.4G Wireless Trigger
What you need to know: This flash is more affordable than most, and it’s nearly universal when it comes to the camera brands it works with.
What you’ll love: This flash has 2.4G wireless connectivity and a remote control for wireless shutter triggering. It also has an adjustable for customizing the light’s angle and it has a dedicated hot shoe contactor.
What you should consider: A few Canon camera owners had trouble getting this flash to work.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Shlomit Harth will help define and communicate Tenurex's revolutionary vision for correspondent banking services
TEL AVIV, Israel , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Israeli fintech startup TenureX has appointed Shlomit Harth, board member of Meitav, and former Gartner Vice President as an Advisory board member to help develop strategy and communicate the value of the company's disruptive technology evolution to the Financial Community.
The company believes that Shlomit will play a crucial role in advising on TenureX's branding and long-term marketing strategy. Using her expertise, she is well positioned to help Tenurex shape and communicate the narrative around TenureX's "correspondent banking in a box" platform, reviving a once-moribund industry by slashing the cost, complexity, and risk of partnering with correspondent banks.
Shlomit Harth brings three decades of experience in the technology and fintech industries, including nearly 20 years as a senior executive at Gartner, where she was Vice President and Israel Country Manager. Since leaving Gartner in 2019, Harth has been an active angel investor specializing in seed-stage technology startups; she is also Venture Partner at TPY Capital.
"Getting Shlomit on board is a real coup for TenureX, especially at such a crucial early stage in our story," said Izhar Arieli, co-founder, and CEO of TenureX. "When we founded the company in 2020, we were four banking industry veterans who realized that correspondent banking was broken and had a plan to fix it. But that's only half the battle - we needed someone skilled at storytelling, with unrivaled contacts throughout the industry, and who knows how to engage financial institutions and get them passionate about the new opportunities that digital technology affords."
"At TenureX, hiring the most talented people is built into our DNA, and Shlomit stands head and shoulders above everyone else," continued Arieli. "Not only has she spent two decades building partnerships at Gartner, but she is one of only a handful of senior executives that helped define new categories of technology verticals.
"It's an open secret In the financial services industry that correspondent banking is broken," said Shlomit Harth. "The continued reliance on legacy technology makes it incredibly complex and risky for financial institutions to partner with correspondent banks and prevents them from expanding into new markets and developing new international revenue streams."
"I was deeply impressed by TenureX's technology and its vision of embedding full, end-to-end data into every transaction, making it easy for financial institutions to make intelligent, strategic, and compliant decisions. Above all, I love the chutzpah: Izhar and the team know they're doing something unique and valuable; I look forward to a fruitful collaboration and company success."
About TenureX
TenureX was founded in 2020 by four banking experts with a wide variety of industry experience.
They know first-hand the frustrations and missed opportunities faced by non-bank financial institutions as they struggle to work together, and are passionate about making things simpler for everyone in correspondent banking.
The TenureX vision is to democratize correspondent banking by moving away from subjective, rigid, bilateral, relationship banking. Instead the company is building objective, streamlined, multilateral, transaction-based relationships.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the possibility that the Supreme Court will reject President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness, the White House is aiming to turn the political heat toward Republicans while deflecting criticism from disappointed borrowers.
At stake is the loyalty of young, college-educated voters who are a critical part of the Democratic coalition that Biden is counting on to return him to the White House for a second term. And plenty of people are making sure he doesn’t forget.
“The president still has the responsibility to ensure that we see this become a reality,” said Wisdom Cole, national director of the NAACP Youth and College Division. “There are folks that are still suffering, and we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to see relief.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday the president would make it clear to borrowers that “we have your back,” but it’s far from clear that the administration has a backup idea to cancel debt.
“We do not have another plan,” she told reporters. “This is our plan. This is it.”
In arguments this week, the court’s conservative majority appeared deeply skeptical of Biden’s plan, which would slash federal student loan debt burdens through an executive order he signed last year.
In all, up to 43 million Americans could benefit. Out of the 26 million who have applied for relief, 16 million have been approved, according to administration officials. However, all relief has been on hold amid legal challenges from Republicans.
“I’m confident we’re on the right side of the law,” Biden told reporters Wednesday at the White House. “I’m not confident about the outcome of the decision.”
With a Supreme Court ruling expected by summer, the White House is vigorously labeling culprits — and is sure to hit that message even harder if the court kills the program.
“Currently, the only thing blocking that plan is opponents of the plan suing us,” Biden said Monday during a Black History Month reception at the White House.
Foreshadowing what aides said would be his likely political message should the court overturn the plan, Biden criticized Republicans who sued and those in Congress who cheered them on.
“They’re the same folks who had hundreds of thousands of dollars, even millions of dollars, in pandemic relief loans forgiven,” he said. “And many of them in Congress, by the way, Republicans, who voted for tax cuts (that) overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest people in America, who are the people who paid to bring these suits.”
Clearly, not everyone sees it that way. In fact, Republicans seem happy to fight over student debt relief, saying it’s actually the Democrats’ plan that is a “bailout for the wealthy.”
“Biden’s student loan cancellation unfairly punishes Americans who saved for college or made a different career choice,” Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, said in a statement on Tuesday. “While hardworking families struggle with soaring costs, Biden is giving a handout to the rich, and voters see right through this desperate vote grab.”
Some legal scholars have suggested that Biden’s plan was always on shaky legal ground, and they’ve urged the administration to start over. However, White House officials insist they’re still confident about their case.
One basis for that hope is that the justices may decide that the plaintiffs, which include several Republican-led states and two students, don’t have legal standing to sue.
The administration also draws parallels to the tough questioning over the Affordable Care Act more than a decade ago. The court eventually upheld most of that law’s provisions.
While publicly unwilling to entertain the prospects of a judicial brushback, Biden aides privately harbor the belief that for all the embarrassment, there is little to lose politically if the Supreme Court overturns the loan forgiveness program the president proposed and fought for.
The administration has communicated Biden’s efforts to the tens of millions of people whose emails were collected as part of the application process.
Survey data suggest a college degree is increasingly tied to identification with the Democratic Party. Forty-one percent of Democratic voters in 2019 had at least a college degree, up from just 22% in 1996, Pew Research Center surveys show. By comparison, 30% of GOP voters in 2019 had a degree, up slightly from 27% in 1996.
Biden won support from a majority of college-educated voters in the 2020 presidential election, according to AP VoteCast data.
In 2022, VoteCast found that college graduates voting in the midterm elections were slightly more likely than those without a degree to approve of Biden’s job handling student debt, 50% vs. 44%.
VoteCast also shows that the youngest midterm voters were especially likely to approve of Biden’s job handling student debt. Sixty percent of voters under 30 approved, compared with 39% of voters ages 65 and older.
Biden issued his debt-forgiveness executive order only after months of pressure from activists, something that Democratic lawmakers reminded demonstrators of outside the Supreme Court this week.
“All of you rallied around this country to try to make sure our president, who at the time was hesitant, would finally realize that this was not just a politically viable thing, but it was the right thing to do,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. “And after we get the president to sign the executive order, canceling student debt, bringing hope and promise to millions of people who had been begging, marching, what did Republicans do? What they always do, which is snatch hope from the American people.”
Even if the broad debt cancellation is overturned, other major policies enacted by the Education Department would remain in place. For example, the agency revamped a loan forgiveness program for public workers, making it easy for them to get their debt erased after 10 years of payments. The department separately made it easier for borrowers to get their debt canceled if they were defrauded by their schools.
Through those policies and others, the department says it has already provided $48 billion in loan relief to 1.8 million borrowers.
In perhaps the biggest change in the long run, the administration is now pursuing a new loan repayment plan that promises to serve as a safety net for borrowers. The plan would lower monthly payments for many borrowers and allow more to pay nothing at all while their incomes stay below a certain level. And for many borrowers, the plan would erase all remaining debt after 10 years of payments.
However, no issue has attracted the same amount of attention as debt cancellation.
Melissa Byrne, an activist who helped organize demonstrations outside the Supreme Court, said the issue won’t go away if payments go back into effect.
“Every single month,” she said, “they’ll be reminded that the right-wing infrastructure stole their money.”
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Which Apple wireless earbuds are better?
Apple is known for its high-end electronics, so you might be wondering how its two flagship wireless earbuds stack up against each other. The AirPods and the AirPods Pro are considered hot commodities as two of the most popular wireless earbuds around, but which pair is better?
There are several factors everyone should consider when comparing earbuds. While there are some similarities between the AirPods and AirPods Pro, a few key differences in features and price can help sway you toward one or the other if you’re having trouble choosing between the two.
AirPods
The AirPods were the first Apple wireless earbuds and were an instant hit, particularly among Apple iPhone users. They retained the fundamental design of Apple’s original wired earphones, making them appealing to those who wanted something similar without a cumbersome wire.
AirPods are expensive, especially if you want the latest version, the 3rd Generation AirPods, which retail for $150-$180. However, you can still find the 2nd Generation AirPods at a more affordable price, usually selling for $100-$160.
AirPods pros
AirPods have a basic design and don’t have earbud cushion tips that some find invasive and uncomfortable. It’s also easier to hear ambient sound since they don’t seal off the ear the way AirPods Pro earbuds do, making them excellent for cyclists and outdoor joggers.
AirPods support spatial audio through Dolby Atmos and offer great software features. Users can seamlessly switch between devices linked to the same iCloud account, so there’s no need for constant Bluetooth disconnecting and repairing. Also, when synced with another Apple device such as an iPhone, the sophisticated H1 chip allows for access to Siri and a stable AAc-codec connection, meaning high-quality music streaming sounds smooth and won’t stutter.
The 3rd Generation AirPods offer some features you won’t find on the 2nd Generation earbuds, such as a spatialized stereo feature, a tighter fit and an IPX4 water-resistance rating, making them great for exercising as they can withstand sweat.
AirPods cons
AirPods are expensive for wireless earbuds, and there are other products with comparable audio quality at the same price point or lower.
The best alternatives include the Jabra Elite Active 75T Wireless Sports Earbuds and the OnePlus Buds Pro, both of which are cheaper and support noise-canceling and boast a higher dust and water protection rating.
Since AirPods don’t have a sealed fit, they don’t offer noise-canceling, and audio quality is noticeably inferior to earbuds with a sealed fit design. They also tend to fall out more easily than the AirPods Pro. Also, AirPods last around four hours on a full charge, while other earbuds such as the AirPods Pro and others can last five to seven hours.
AirPods Pro
The AirPods Pro are essentially an upgrade of the AirPods and were first released in 2019. However, unlike the AirPods, there haven’t been any revisions, so technically, they’re still a first-generation device. They’re similar to the AirPods in many ways but considerably more expensive, retailing for $230-$250.
AirPods Pro pros
AirPods Pro have a shape and design that looks like most other wireless modern earbuds. They have silicone ear tips that create a sealed fit, so audio quality and bass reproduction are superior and more pronounced than AirPods. Also, there are three different ear cushion sizes, and many find the overall fit of the AirPods Pro to be more comfortable and not as easy to move out of place.
Other than price, the most significant difference between AirPods and AirPods Pro is active noise-cancelation. AirPods lack this feature, making the AirPods Pro the better earbuds for those who want to drown out exterior noise. They also have a Transparency mode for listening to music while ambient noise isn’t tuned out, so users can be more aware of their environment.
They have an adaptive EQ feature that fine-tunes music for a superior listening experience, and the case supports Qi wireless charging. They have an intuitive force sensor for taking calls and controlling music, and while the AirPods have a similar tapping function, some users find it awkward. Like the 3rd Generation AirPods, these earbuds have an IPX4 protection rating, so they’re resistant to moisture.
AirPods Pro cons
AirPods Pro can be used with Android devices, but they don’t work as seamlessly compared to how they sync with Apple devices. For example, AirPods Pro might not deliver a smooth listening experience from a high codec streaming source when paired with an Android device. Also, active noise-canceling decreases battery life significantly.
Some features such as Siri are unavailable on Android devices, and there’s no built-in support for other voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant. AirPods Pro also have a slightly more robust build than the AirPods and a distinct shape, which some users find clunky or heavy.
Should you get AirPods or AirPods Pro?
The AirPods are excellent if you want basic wireless earbuds to sync with an Apple device. They’re more lightweight but don’t sound as good as the AirPods Pro, and unless you get the 3rd Generation model, they’re not water-resistant either, so they’re not ideal for exercising.
The AirPods Pro are superior to the original AirPods in every category, except comfort, which is subjective. Some users prefer a sealed fit, while others prefer a looser, less invasive fit, but if you have the money and don’t mind the cushioned earbud design, the AirPods Pro are a much better buy.
With the AirPods Pro, you’ll get active noise-canceling, transparency mode, three ear tip sizes and a much better listening experience as audio quality is noticeably smoother with more impressive bass. Also, unlike the AirPods, they come with a wireless charging case.
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LONDON (AP) — Liverpool winger Luis Díaz injured his left knee in the 3-2 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday and left Emirates Stadium on crutches and wearing a brace.
Díaz went down in pain after a challenge from Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey in the first half and the Colombia international was taken off in the 42nd minute.
Right back Trent Alexander-Arnold also left the match with an injury at halftime after Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli caught the England international on the ankle as he followed through after a cross.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said both players were “not good.”
“He will have a scan and then we will know more,” Klopp said about Diaz. “I have no idea about the extent and then on top of that Trent is bad as well with the ankle.”
“Trent never, in seven years, went off if he could have played on. He was in too much pain, it started swelling immediately, so we will have to see.”
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LAS VEGAS (AP)Semyon Varlamov stopped 35 shots before leaving with an injury in the third period and the New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Saturday night.
Zach Parise and Brock Nelson each had a goal and an assist, and Anders Lee, Hudson Faschling, Simon Holmstrom also scored for New York. Jean-Gabriel Pageau had two assists. New York won for just the second time in six games (2-3-1).
Varlamov left with 6:22 remaining and was replaced by Ilya Sorokin, who stopped the only shot he faced the rest of the way. Islanders coach Lane Lambert said he was surprised when Varlamov left the ice and didn’t know the goalie’s status.
”We’ll evaluate him in the next couple of days and see where he’s at,” Lambert said.
Reilly Smith had two power-play goals for the Golden Knights, who had won six of their previous nine games. Vegas, which is 14-2-1 on the road, fell to 8-8 at home.
”You’ve got to take what’s there, and we were willing to do that but not early on,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. ”At home, that’s been our problem is that we’re trying to make plays against every team that comes in early in the game when they’re ready to play, and it’s not working out. It’s what we do well on the road to other teams.”
The Golden Knights lost captain Mark Stone as he was helped off the ice with 8:20 left after being hit by a shot from teammate Phil Kessel. Cassidy said Stone didn’t appear to be seriously injured, but he would know more Sunday.
Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo returned after missing his previous nine games because of a serious illness for his 4-year-old daughter, Evelyn. She returned home this week from a Las Vegas hospital after coming down with the flu, which led to encephalitis.
Pietrangelo said he felt comfortable enough with his daughter’s recovery to be back with the Knights. He assisted on Smith’s goal in the third period and later was assessed a tripping penalty. Pietrangelo played a team high 21:45.
The Islanders took a 1-0 lead with 1:02 left in the first period when Anthony Beauvillier found Lee in the slot for his 10th.
New York’s Casey Cizikas was called for boarding at the end of the period, putting the Knights on the power play to open the second. Vegas took advantage at 1:12 with a goal off a rebound by Smith to tie it.
Fasching gave the Islanders the lead right back 3:20 later, and Holmstrom made it 3-1 with 2:23 left in the second. It was the first career goal for Holmstrom, a rookie who was drafted by the Islanders in the first round in 2019 (23rd overall).
Cizikas nearly extended New York’s lead at the end of the second period, but the officials ruled his goal came just after the clock expired.
Smith’s second power-play goal early in the third brought the Knights to 3-2. He has four goals in and six points in the past three games.
Parise and Nelson had empty-netters in the final 90 seconds to seal the win.
”This has been a road trip where we’ve worked really hard and haven’t quite got the results we wanted,” Fasching said. ”It’s good to get a `W.”’
NOTES
The Islanders announced forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Kyle Palmieri are day to day with upper-body injuries. … Vegas’ Chandler Stephenson extended his points streak to four games (one goal, six assists). … New York’s Sebastian Aho (one goal, two assists) has points in three consecutive games. Nelson (one goal, four assists) also has points in three straight games. Nelson also picked up his 200th career assist.
UP NEXT
Islanders: At Colorado on Monday night.
Golden Knights: Host Buffalo on Monday night.
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Publishers like to throw around the term "speculative fiction," but you won't see too many fans of the genres it comprises — fantasy and science-fiction — bandying it about. For one thing, it's redundant; all fiction speculates, or it isn't fiction. More importantly, true fans of science fiction or fantasy don't feel a particular need to justify that love, much less dress it up in more "respectable" language. It's a mug's game, after all: Those readers who reflexively turn up their noses at genre fiction will continue to do so, no matter what name it goes by. (That they will do so while embracing "literary fiction" — a genre replete with tropes and strictures of its own — is an irony lost on them.)
But nevermind the semantics. One thing the fantasy and science-fiction genres share is an ability to address our most enduring cultural metaphors by making them literal, to engage abstract concepts by bestowing upon them narrative life. In the novels below, corruption assumes a malevolent physical form; a woman becomes a figure of speech; time is a currency that can be hoarded or squandered; the secrets kept by a sleepy Southern town weaken the boundary between life and death; and we glimpse, in a satirist's vision of the future, a stark and unflattering portrait of the present.
The assertion is that these disparate books offer satisfying, intellectually chewy pleasures perfect for a summer afternoon. That much, at least, is no idle speculation.
Heaven's Needle
By Liane Merciel, paperback, 480 pages, Pocket Star, list price: $7.99
Liane Merciel's second novel set in the world of Ithelas comes factory-equipped with the deluxe High-Fantasy options package: a Manichean conflict between the virtuous priests of sunlight and the evil practitioners of blood-magic we met in the first book, The River King's Road. But Merciel tweaks the formula — and deepens her storytelling — by introducing a third element: a plague of pure chaos capable of tempting noble knight and nasty necromancer alike into despair, madness and unspeakable violence. As bitter enemies forge an uneasy alliance to cleanse a remote village, Merciel splinters her narrative and discretely parcels out clues to the mystery so that the reader stays one step ahead of her characters — and watches in mute horror as they blunder into situations that could cost them their very souls. You needn't have read the first book to enjoy this swords-and-sorcery yarn, but squeamish readers should note that Merciel's breed of fantasy is anything but fanciful; in her world, violence is visceral — often quite literally.
Embassytown
By China Mieville, hardcover, 368 pages, Del Rey, list price: $26
Although there are spaceships and robots aplenty, the science that's truly at the heart of British author China Mieville's latest novel of science fiction is that of linguistics. In Embassytown, set in a human outpost on a planet home to a strange race of beings called Hosts whose metaphor-based language must be spoken with two voices and resists translation, Mieville has created a singular mashup of semiotics and space opera. Avice Benner Cho is an immerser — a human capable of crossing vast interstellar distances by accessing "ur-space" — who finds herself transformed into a living simile in the alien's language.
Those unprepared for Mieville's playfulness with language may find the neologism-stuffed opening chapters of Embassytown rough going. But once the reader acclimates, Mieville's dense argot enriches this heady tale of interstellar diplomacy gone horribly wrong.
The Quantum Thief
By Hannu Rajaneimi, hardcover, 336 pages, Tor, list price: $24.99
The big ideas keep piling up as you dive deeper and deeper into this first novel: a city that marches across the Martian desert; a cloud of universally accessible data called "exomemory" that floats in the air around people, places and things; a quantum-jail; interpersonal communication re-imagined as a dense network of negotiable privacy settings; the individual minutes of a person's life used as legal tender. But the accrued weight of all of these notions never slows The Quantum Theif's pace, because the engine Finnish author Hannu Rajaneimi uses to drive his narrative is a good, old-fashioned heist plot: A charming thief is rescued from prison by powerful, possibly sinister beings and forced to find a mysterious treasure he stole in one of his past lives. As he attempts to decipher the clues left by his past self, a young amateur detective stumbles on his trail. It's a thoughtful, stylish, wryly funny debut.
Graveminder
By Melissa Marr, hardcover, 336 pages, William Morrow, list price: $22.99
If anyone can put the goth in Southern Gothic, it's Melissa Marr, author of the popular Dark Fairie YA series Wicked Lovely. Graveminder, her first novel for adults, finds a young woman returning to the small Southern town of her youth upon the death of a beloved mentor, only to find herself at the center of a long-buried municipal secret. Can she accept her dark destiny? And is she prepared to face a jealous stepsister, whispering neighbors, a tortured but handsome old flame and — not for nothing — the fact that the dead have taken to walking around after dark to snack on the living? Though the book is a quick read, Marr takes her time building the world of Clayville, and the sinister mystery that dwells within its city limits. She's also careful to ensure that the book's wider themes — how and if we accept the roles life assigns us, and what happens to us when we refuse them — matter to us as much as the multiple cases of heebie-jeebies she doles out before the book is through.
2030: The Real Story Of What Happens To America
By Albert Brooks, hardcover, 384 pages, St. Martin's, list price: $25.99
Way back in 1979, Albert Brooks parodied the television docu-series An American Family with his film Real Life, a satire that plumbed, with eerie foresight, the depths to which today's reality TV routinely sinks. So now that, in his first novel, Brooks is waxing prognostic about our national future, it makes sense to pay attention. In Brook's vision, the cure for cancer results in an America that can no longer afford to care for its increasingly hale, hearty and long-lived elderly; the deep resentment harbored by young people over the crippling debt visited upon them by their parents flares into violent acts; and the long-predicted Big One finally arrives, in the form of a magnitude 9.1 earthquake that reduces Southern California to rubble.
Hard sci-fi writers like Mieville and Rajaneimi, above, prefer to go about their furious futurism behind the scenes: We open the book and arrive in a fully imagined foreign world filled with unfamiliar words and technology, and the process of unpacking how the human race got from here to there is on us — and a big part of the fun. But Brooks' aim is satire; his goal is to show us how very, very close we already are to the dystopian, all-too-realistic future he imagines. Thus he takes great pains to show his work: His writing is loose and conversational, full of the kind of heavy exposition science fiction writers shun. In another's hands, his tendency to stop the action to explain how a given state of affairs came to be would come off as heavy-handed. But Brooks' voice is consistently engaging, his comic timing lets him know when to leaven the proceedings with a joke, and he resolves the novel's crisis in a way that's both surprising and inevitable — and, given the mordant tone of what precedes it, boldly hopeful.
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Stark County Veterans of the Year honored for remembering those who served
CANTON − Roxanne Teis recalled when her late husband Bradley would hurry to go visit military veterans who were in hospice with only hours to live.
She joined him on one of those trips. The couple had dinner plans, but those would have to wait. Roxanne waited in the vehicle, but she respected and appreciated her spouse's dedication for helping and comforting those who had served their country.
"It was his passion," she said. "He spent a lot of time with veterans and veterans' organizations."
At a Veterans Day ceremony at American Legion Post 44 on Friday, Bradley A. Teis and Gary L. Ickes were honored by the Greater Canton Veterans Service Council as Veterans of the Year.
The event was among many throughout Stark County honoring veterans.
Bradley Teis was honored posthumously while Ickes was in attendance with his wife, Tina.
Teis, 68, died Aug. 3. Ickes, 78, has been battling health problems since September 2021. He had COVID followed by a stroke.
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Drafted in 1965, Ickes served two years in the Army and served as an instructor in Germany.
Ickes served as executive director of the Stark County Veterans Service Commission, a position he left in 2017.
Teis was an active member of American Legion Post 44 in Canton, and he had been elected state commander for the organization before he died from a heart attack.
Teis served four years in the Navy, from 1975 to 1979, before he went to work for the Hoover Co. in North Canton.
He co-founded a program with Aultman Hospital to visit veterans in nursing homes and hospice care and talk to them and console them.
John P. Ley, commander of the American Legion in Stark County, presented the award to Roxanne Teis.
Ley said Teis and Ickes worked together over many years helping veterans.
Larry Glasgow, past commander of Ohio's American Legion District 10, presented the honor to Ickes.
Glasgow told those gathered at the ceremony how Ickes went to great lengths to serve veterans, including visiting 65 American Legion posts in nine counties.
Following the event, Tina Ickes said her husband's travels on behalf of veterans meant he sometimes missed supper or it was served late. "But I understand the importance of what he was doing," she said.
Also making remarks at Friday's Veterans Day event were Canton Mayor Thomas Bernabei, state Sen. Kirk Schuring, R-Jackson Township, and Matt Slater, director of development for Family & Community Services.
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VACAVILLE, Calif. (KRON) — Two men have been arrested following a robbery at a local convenience store, according to a Facebook post from Vacaville Police Department.
Saturday, August 6 just after 10 p.m., a clerk at a local food and liquor store made a panicked call to 911 saying they had just been robbed by two men at gunpoint. The clerk reported that the suspect fled the scene in a gray Honda Accord, but they did not see the license plate.
Officers flooded the area and began to collect statements while looking for evidence. Dispatchers also worked to check the city cameras for potential vehicle matches. Officers learned that two suspects had robbed the store using two guns, one handgun and one other with a “long gun or rifle.” The suspects were able to steal some money. Neither of the clerks appeared to be physically harmed in the incident.
A dispatcher located the suspect vehicle and the associated license plate. After a few hours the same dispatcher located the vehicle in an area close to Fairfield. Fairfield PD was notified and officers began searching for the car. FPD was able to locate the vehicle and detain the suspects without incident.
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Vacaville officers responded and confirmed that the two men were a match for the suspects in the robbery. Officers on scene recovered the stolen money, 80 Glock-style handgun without a serial number, otherwise known as a ghost gun, a short-barreled rifle, and drugs that were packaged for sale.
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Camilla, Queen Consort has tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced that the royal tested positive after experiencing symptoms of a cold. As a result, she will have to miss her scheduled engagement on Tuesday.
"After suffering the symptoms of a cold, Her Majesty The Queen Consort has tested positive for the Covid virus," the statement read. "With regret, she has therefore cancelled all her public engagements for this week and sends her sincere apologies to those who had been due to attend them."
The news comes after a source told ET that Camilla was suffering from "seasonal illness" and would no longer be carrying out her engagements at the Elmhurst Ballet School in honor of their 100th anniversary or traveling to Telford to attend an engagement at the Southwater One Library. She was also scheduled to appear alongside her husband, King Charles III, in Milton Keynes on Thursday.
Each event has now been "postponed and rearranged."
So far, the palace has not mentioned if Charles is feeling under the weather or will be stepping away from any of his duties this week.
Camilla's COVID diagnosis comes almost year after she tested positive for the virus in 2022. Four days later, it was announced that her husband, the then-prince, had also tested positive.
Last week, the queen consort attended an event -- and did some arts and crafts -- at the Storm Family Center. The organization supports survivors of domestic abuse. The previous day, Camilla joined her husband in East London for a series of engagements.
Camilla and Charles are gearing up for their official coronation on May 6. On Friday, the official emblem for the coronation was revealed by Buckingham Palace.
The event is set to be historic, and according to royal expert Katie Nicholl, Camilla is "very keen" on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle joining the family for the affair.
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Guidehouse/HFMA Executive Survey Cites Major Decrease in Traveling Clinicians, Greatest Budget Increase in Digital Care
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Guidehouse Center for Health Insights analysis found that 95% of hospital and health system executives are projecting outpatient volumes to increase in 2023, with 40% expecting increases of 10% or more. Leaders are also focused on ramping up digital care, reducing their reliance on traveling clinicians, and hiring more advanced practitioners and behavioral health providers this year.
The analysis is based on a Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) survey of 182 hospital and health system CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and other executives, conducted in collaboration with Guidehouse.
According to the analysis, 41% of leaders are also projecting inpatient volumes to drop, with 17% projecting decreases of 10% or more. Executives expect major emergency department volume increases, with one-third projecting by 10% or more. Additionally, a quarter of leaders expect a 10% or more increase in elective procedures.
"Most health systems are still experiencing volumes below pre-COVID levels, resulting in sizable market challenges," said Richard Bajner, Guidehouse partner and payer/provider leader. "These shifts should inform strategic growth efforts that are focused on person-centered care, such as excellence in ambulatory services, to create sustainable business models that attract and retain patients while driving financial resiliency in an era of volatility."
When asked about 2023 growth strategies, 96% of leaders said the state of their workforce is having a negative impact on their goals, with 62% citing a significantly negative impact. More than 40% of leaders are planning to reduce the number of contractors and traveling clinicians by 10% or more, with 18% citing decreases of 20% or more. Still, one-third of executives said they would be hiring more of these caregivers.
Additionally, with the expected increase in outpatient care, nearly 90% of leaders are planning to hire more advanced practitioners in 2023, and 80% are planning to hire more behavioral health providers.
"Health systems are struggling to afford the vast increase in the need for contractors and traveling clinicians," said Thomas Zenty III, national advisor, Guidehouse. "As their short-term contracts come to an end, leading organizations are finding attractive ways to keep these caregivers on full-time and integrate them into the business."
Leaders are also projecting digital care as their greatest budget increase this year, followed by revenue cycle automation. Moreover, 43% of executives cited technology adoption and integration as having a positive impact on their 2023 growth strategy and goals. As such, three out of every four leaders stated they would be increasing hiring in IT, coding, and revenue cycle this year.
"With growth in labor and supply costs, many leaders are turning to purposeful artificial intelligence, automation, and digital care strategies to improve engagement and efficiency," said Zenty. "Successful organizations are reevaluating their digital connectivity capabilities to ensure patients and caregivers know how to access and use patient portals, EHRs, and other technologies, as well as to streamline corporate and non-clinical services."
The survey analysis was conducted October-November 2022 and C-suite executives made up 80% of respondents. Learn more.
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June is Pride month in the United States. But for the LGBTQ community and their loved ones around the world, Pride is celebrated at different times and in many different ways.
For those in the Asia-Pacific region, a grand and popular celebration is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebration, which dates back to 1978. It began as a small crowd which gathered in Sydney's Taylor Square in June of that year, a cold month for those in the Southern Hemisphere.
At that time, the group wereprotesters who came together to contribute to international Gay Celebrations, as they were called there at the time. They faced violence from police and arrests. It was a key moment in LGBTQ history in Australia.
This year Sydney played host to WorldPride, the largest global LGBTQ event, and an honor bestowed on a different city each year. It was the first WorldPride held in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sydney Mardi Gras Chief Executive Officer Albert Kruger, who is leaving the post as CEO, said, "Over the last four seasons it’s been an honour to stand by our communities through the pandemic, and put Sydney on a global stage through WorldPride. I want to thank every member of our LGBTQIA+ communities for their support of Mardi Gras. I look forward to seeing the 2024 season come to life."
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The event is often the place where people from all over the world come to celebrate Pride, and is host to superstars like Kylie and Dannii Minogue.
This year's celebration was huge, with the famous professional drag queen Courtney Act making a huge splash in the celebration down under.
Kylie Minogue's gay icon status at the event has dated back to 1994 when she came to perform for the first time at the event's after-party at Moore Park.
Courney Act toldthe Guardian that it was considered quite the risk for a mainstream artist like Minogue to perform there at that time.
This year's event in Sydney hosted more than 300 events over 17 days during Sydney's summer in February.
Over 50,000 people took part in the Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, making it the largest of its kind in Australia and a huge event, unparalleled in many ways, for the Asia-Pacific region.
As for the next WorldPride, in 2025 the event will be hosted in Washington, D.C. The event organizers are honoring the diverse Indigenous peoples who have deeply rooted history connected to the land that makes up the D.C. area and the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers which run through and along Washington. The event hopes to bring more awareness to that important issue while also highlighting issues that affect the LGBTQ community worldwide.
WorldPride 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in the U.S. Capital.
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When Hansika Daggolu’s junior year of high school starts in the fall, she’ll be watching to see if a later first bell under a new California law means fewer classmates are heads-down on their desks for afternoon naps.
The overall mood, she suspects, will lift as well if her classmates at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont aren’t quite so sleepy.
“I’m really excited and I am so happy this is happening,” said Hansika, 15, who said she will no longer have to get out of bed before 7 a.m. to get to school by 8 a.m.
Beginning this fall high schools in the nation’s most populous state can’t start before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can’t start before 8 a.m. under a 2019 first-in-the-nation law forbidding earlier start times. Similar proposals are before lawmakers in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Advocates say teens do better on school work when they’re more alert, and predict even broader effects: a reduction in suicides and teen car accidents and improved physical and mental health.
“We know that teenagers are the most sleep-deprived age group, and the cause is our own public policy,” said Joy Wake, who helped lead the efforts of the “Start School Later” group in California.
The average start time for the nation’s high schools was 8 a.m. in 2017-18 but about 42% started before then, including 10% that began classes before 7:30 a.m., according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Middle school start times in 2011-12, the most recent available from NCES, were similar.
That’s too early for adolescents whose bodies are wired to stay up later than at other ages because of a later release of the sleep hormone melatonin, scientists say. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that middle and high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends eight–10 hours of sleep per night for 13- to 18-year-olds.
After finishing eighth grade and doing all of ninth grade remotely because of COVID-19 closures, Hansika said it was hard enough to transition from the shortened, less structured days to more challenging courses in a new school without also battling to stay alert. Remote learning allowed her to sleep until signing in for school in her robe and to take naps after classes ended around 12:30 p.m. That changed when schools reopened this past year.
“Being sleep deprived in some parts of the year was also a problem for me so there’s a lot of factors that come together,” she said. She doesn’t anticipate staying up any later because of the shift next year.
Opponents of changing start times often bring up logistical challenges like shifting bus routes and afterschool schedules and disrupting family routines built around existing school and work schedules.
As California debated the change, Orange County Superintendent of Schools Al Mijares worried it would disproportionally hurt students from working class families and single-parent households.
“While it may be easy enough for some families with flexible schedules to adjust, in some communities, parents who are working just to make ends meet don’t have the luxury of delaying the start of their workday,” he wrote in a 2019 opinion piece for the nonprofit Cal Matters.
Wake responds that it’s impossible to start school at a time that fits everyone’s work schedules, “but you can pick a time that doctors say is healthier and safer for teenage kids.”
Bills related to school start times have been introduced in at least 22 U.S. states in recent years, according to Start School Later, though with limited success.
“Adolescents who do not get enough sleep are faced with several health risks including being overweight, drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and using drugs, as well as poor academic performance,” according to New Jersey legislation introduced in April by Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Sen. Vin Gopal, chair of the Education Committee.
It calls for start times of 8:30 a.m. or later statewide.
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Cardi B was a whole vibe, this weekend, at 107.9’s annual Birthday Bash. The WAP rapper hit the stage in a surprise guest appearance during 21 Savage’s set. Cardi looked stacked in a powder blue pant set that hugged every curve, but it was her Birkin bag that was really on display. Combined with a neck full of pristine diamonds, her Birkin was the perfect accessory to complete her look while also doubling as a stage prop to bring out her own guest act, Latto.
Cardi raised her Birkin in the air and declared, “If it’s up, then put it on the f*cking floor again!” The DJ dropped the beat and the crowd erupted as Latto runs out holding a red cup.
Cardi and Latto weren’t 21 Savage’s only surprise guests, he also brought out J. Cole. NLE Cloppa also brought out Sexy Redd.
Cardi is officially the queen of the summer after owning it last year with her praised Tomorrow 2 verse and this year, she’s about to have 2023 on lock.
Cardi and Latto’s Put It On The Floor Again is on its way to becoming the song of the summer (if not already). Thanks to a blazing hot verse by Cardi, Put It On The Floor Again reentered the Billboard Charts at No. 6 last week. And it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down.
Female rap has it’s claws deep in hip-hop right now. Cardi and Latto’s bonafide hit is a direct contender to Durk and Money Bagg Yo’s recently dropped projects.
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Ahead of sentencing, prosecutors say R. Kelly should get at least 25 years in prison
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R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem "I Believe I Can Fly," deserves at least 25 years behind bars for sexually abusing women and girls, prosecutors said in a memo filed Wednesday in advance of his sentencing later this month.
A New York City jury found Kelly guilty of racketeering and multiple other counts last year at a sex-trafficking trial that was seen as a signature moment in the #MeToo movement. Prosecutors alleged that the entourage of managers and aides who helped Kelly meet girls — and keep them obedient — amounted to a criminal enterprise.
Several accusers testified in lurid detail during the trial, alleging that Kelly subjected his victims to perverse and sadistic whims when they were underage.
Kelly used his "fame, money and popularity" to systematically "prey upon children and young women for his own sexual gratification," prosecutors wrote in the filing.
"He continued his crimes and avoided punishment for them for almost 30 years and must now be held to account," prosecutors wrote.
Kelly's lawyers have argued that he deserves only a maximum of about 17 years in prison under federal sentencing guidelines.
Among multiple sordid allegations, jurors heard testimony about a fraudulent marriage scheme hatched to protect Kelly after he feared he had impregnated R&B phenom Aaliyah in 1994 when she was just 15. Witnesses said they were married in matching jogging suits using a license falsely listing her age as 18; he was 27 at the time.
Aaliyah worked with Kelly, who wrote and produced her 1994 debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number." She died in a plane crash in 2001 at age 22.
The competing defense memo suggested prosecutors' arguments for a higher sentence overreached by falsely claiming Kelly participated in the bribery of "a public aid officer to produce an identification card" that allowed the sham marriage to go forward.
Kelly's lawyers also said it was wrong to assert he should get more time because he sexually abused one of his victims — referred to in court as "Jane" — after her parents innocently entrusted him to help her with her musical career.
"The record shows that Jane's parents directed Jane to lie to the defendant about her age and then encouraged her to seduce him," the papers say.
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Why changes to midterms in Providence schools have some students, parents frustrated
Math and English midterms are being administered by the district -- a change that caught families off guard.
Providence Public School District parents and students say they were caught by surprise when they found out midterm exams — which began this week — were being administered by the district instead of the teachers who were once responsible for them.
The exams will now be done online, according to PPSD spokesman Nick Domings, who said the district is "using a new digital assessment management system that makes data-driven instruction faster and more efficient." The aim, he said, is to deliver scores immediately.
Although two parents described the exams as standardized, Domings said they "continue to be based on the curriculum being taught in each classroom" and "are not a standardized test like the [Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System] or SAT." Domings clarified that a student taking the same course as another student would also have the same midterm.
As of Tuesday, it was unclear who was ultimately in charge of this decision − PPSD or the Rhode Island Department of Education, and families described being left in the dark.
District says new midterm system developed with staff over the summer
When it comes to the district, Domings described the midterms as "a collaborative effort" that over the summer involved teachers and coaches and will still allow schools to decide how the tests are weighted.
School Board Secretary Mark Santow said he met earlier this month with Superintendent Javier Montañez and his team and learned that the point of the "midterms across the system was to generate data on student learning in math and English."
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While Santow said the district thought school staff were aware the change was coming, he said there was "no attempt to communicate it to parents," nor had it been shared with the School Board. That would mark the second time in recent months that the board has been left out of a major change. Late last year, the district announced three school closures, none of which had been discussed with the board.
Parents, students say they were unprepared for the test changes
Michele Meek, the mother of a sophomore at Classical High School, said she found out about the changes to how midterms were being administered when a friend texted to ask whether she was aware of the change. Meek then emailed her child's teachers in math and English — the two subject areas affected — and they confirmed the change "with no warning," Meek said.
Meek said she has "gotten absolutely no information from the district despite numerous calls and emails to several people" and received no information from the Department of Education.
Demi Egunjobi, a junior at Classical and a member of the Providence Student Union, called the change "very odd and sudden," feeling last week that she didn't know what would be on her math exam.
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The online system, which she said her class tried out for just 20 minutes on Friday, will require students to show their work when solving a math problem, adding an extra step as they take their tests.
"So after writing it down, we have to type what we wrote down, and then answer the questions," Egunjobi said. "So that’s going to take longer than expected, too."
While Egunjobi said that her class was introduced to the new technology only last week, Domings said it "was tested in various grade levels ahead of time."
"Elementary and middle schools tested the technology last summer, with high schools following," he said. "Teachers were provided with student-facing mini lessons as well as practice midterms that allowed students to experience or become familiar with logging into the platform, the various tools to support them during testing, and the types of items that would appear on the midterm."
Still, not everyone felt there was enough time to study. Grace Gunter, another junior at Classical, said on Friday that while she usually has a month to prepare, this time she only had a week.
"It's very frustrating because midterms at Classical, because there are such high standards, [are] already very difficult," Gunter said. "But not knowing what’s going to be part of a midterm so soon … it makes me very anxious."
Gunter's mother, Susan, said study guides were made available less than two weeks ago, and some of the material hadn't yet been reviewed in class, so time had to be spent discussing it.
"Instead of using valuable instruction time on new material or reviewing, it’s again teaching these kids to learn what’s on a stupid, idiotic guide that might have nothing to do with what they’ve been doing in the classroom," Susan said. "So I just see it as a terrific waste of resources, time, and I also don’t like the position it puts teachers in who are already overburdened, burnt out. ... And I’m also concerned for the students. I don’t think that this is fair to them."
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Dad shot in mouth protecting daughter from robber
PARKLAND, Wash. (KIRO) – A father in Washington is out of the hospital after being shot in the mouth defending his daughter from an attempted armed robbery.
Matthew Phillips said he was taking her to day care Friday when it happened.
“But you know what, I’d do it again in a heartbeat to protect my daughter,” he said Saturday. “Because that’s all there is to it. It’s for her. Anything.”
His sister, Chelsea Logan, said it has been an emotional time for the family.
“We got married in February and he was the ‘flower girl’ in Vegas. That’s my brother and mine’s relationship,” she said. “And if I would have lost him, a chunk of me would have went with him.”
Phillips described the incident he said he will never forget.
“As soon as I cut this corner, he came out from the back of this RV and was holding a rifle to the back window, which is where my daughter was sitting,” he said.
He says the man asked for his money and his truck. Once the man came to the driver-side door to take the money, Phillips acted and was able to get the gun away from him.
The man came back with another gun.
“And by the time I had it in gear, he was in front of me,” Phillips said. “He told me to stop. I put it in reverse, he then fired at the truck. Three rounds. One hit me and I took one to the mouth.”
Logan said if the bullet had not ricocheted, her brother likely would not be with them.
Even after being shot, Phillips wasn’t giving up.
“All I could think of was my daughter,” he said. “You’re not getting up. You’re not taking this gun.”
KIRO reported the father was able to pin the man down, and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department was called.
“I hope that Bailey grows up and knows that her dad would give his life for her,” Logan said.
With help of neighbors, they were able to hold the attacker off until law enforcement arrived. A female accomplice also had a weapon and pointed it at deputies when they arrived, the department said in a news release.
Deputies ordered her to drop the gun and she complied, they said. Both were taken into custody.
“And to have somebody rush and come help me when I needed it, that was awesome. (My neighbor) was a good guy,” Phillips said.
Phillips said he was thankful for the help and the help of the sheriff’s department.
“My teeth will come back. My tongue will be OK,” he said.
And he was especially happy to spend Father’s Day with the one he loves most.
“I am very thankful that my daughter is still here,” he said.
Phillips will be seeing a dental specialist following the attack. Though he is likely to make a full recovery, he and his family are planning to move after the violent incident.
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(NEXSTAR) – The National Park Service currently oversees 423 sites and is studying another 21 for possible consideration to join the system. But even if these sites do receive national park status, they could still lose it.
A more recent example of this is the Oklahoma City National Memorial. In April 1995, 168 people were killed when a bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Considered the worst act of homegrown terrorism in the nation’s history, the incident would go on to be known as the Oklahoma City Bombing.
Two years later, President Bill Clinton signed an act into law creating the Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust, which was responsible for creating the Oklahoma City National Memorial as a unit of NPS. It was officially completed in 2001.
Three years later, President George W. Bush transferred the memorial to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation instead and declared it an affiliate area of NPS, ultimately removing it from the more than 400 sites NPS directly oversees. The Oklahoma City National Memorial, which was able to keep its name, isn’t the first to see its NPS status change.
The first park to ever be divested was actually the second national park to ever exist in the U.S.: Mackinac National Park. The park was established in 1875 on Michigan’s Mackinac Island, which the federal government already owned thanks to Fort Mackinac. When the military left the island in 1895, the War Department – which oversaw the national park at the time – decided it was best to transfer the park to the state of Michigan, according to a report on Mackinac’s history and significance.
The park is now known as Mackinac Island State Park and covers more than 80% of the island.
During the 1900s, multiple national monuments enacted by sitting presidents were abolished. Under the Antiquities Act, the president has the power to create national monuments. All other national park sites must be created by an act of Congress (which can also create national monuments). Congress is also responsible for divesting NPS sites.
Various reasons for the abolishment of the national monuments are listed in a survey from 1983 the NPS shared with Nexstar: two were declared extraneous and transferred to their respective states; two were difficult to develop and reach or access and were transferred to the U.S. Forest Service; resources were declared depleted in one; another was handed off to its state because it was “historically inaccurate.” Five others were simply transferred to their state or another agency for better management.
One of the monuments labeled “extraneous,” Father Millett Cross in New York, can still be visited today. After being turned over to the state in 1949, Father Millett Cross became part of what is now Fort Niagra State Park in Youngstown. The other extraneous monument, Castle Pinckney, was abolished in 1956 after never receiving visitors. After changing hands several times, Castle Pinckney, located on the southern tip of Shutes Folly Island off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, was purchased by the Sons of Confederate Veterans in 2011.
Other sites have simply been hard to reach, like Mount of the Holy Cross found among Colorado’s mountains and Alaska’s Misty Fjords (now Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness within Tongass National Forest).
Perhaps one of the most interesting abolished monuments was Verendrye in Pierre, South Dakota. Designated by President Woodrow Wilson in 1917, the site was said to be where the sons of French explorer Sieur de Verendrye camped during their explorations in 1742. Historians later determined the site was inaccurate and Verendrye National Monument was abolished in 1956.
Before being purchased by President Donald Trump in the 1980s, Mar-a-Lago was actually part of NPS. After being designated as a national historic site, the Florida estate was placed under NPS’s authorization in 1972. Due to “maintenance and security concerns,” the federal government returned Mar-a-Lago to the Post Foundation (Marjorie Merriweather Post owned the home before her death), which later sold the property to Trump.
Another, Fossil Cycad National Monument in the Black Hills of South Dakota, was established by President Warren G. Harding in 1922 after hundreds of fossils and fossilized specimens were exposed. But, because of “years of negligent management” and fossils disappearing (either naturally or by people to research and display) faster than erosion could expose more, Fossil Cycad was considered to be depleted. In 1957, Congress voted to reauthorize the site, which is now managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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LONDON (AP) — A marketing campaign by oil major Shell has been banned by the U.K.’s advertising watchdog Wednesday for implying a big proportion of its business was in low carbon energy even though fossil fuels make up the “vast majority” of its operations.
A television commercial, a YouTube video and a poster campaign in Bristol, England, variously described providing large numbers of British homes with 100% renewable energy, installing electric vehicle charging points and driving the energy transition.
In its written ruling the Advertising Standards Authority found consumers would interpret the marketing materials as making a “broader claim about Shell as a whole providing cleaner energy.”
Although Shell does have a clean energy business, the company estimates its operations released almost 1.4 billion tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in 2021.
In a statement, Shell spokesperson Tara Lemay said the company “strongly” disagrees with the ASA’s decision, “which could slow the U.K.’s drive toward renewable energy.”
Campaign group Adfree Cities had filed a complaint to the ASA about the commercials, arguing they left out significant information about Shell’s overall environmental impact. It also argued the claim that 78,000 homes in the southwest of England and 1.4 million homes across the U.K. use 100% clean energy from Shell was misleading.
The ASA’s ruling said the campaign gave the impression that “low-carbon energy products comprised a significant proportion of the energy products Shell invested in and sold in the UK in 2022, or were likely to do so in the near future.”
It also found Shell had proven its claims to provide 100% renewable power to many British homes, and that part of the complaint was not upheld.
The watchdog ordered Shell not to run the campaign again in its current form.
Adfree Cities campaigner Veronica Wignall, who led the complaint, said the ruling “marks the end of the line for fossil fuel greenwashing in the U.K.,” but added that the ruling “doesn’t go far enough.”
She called for robust legislation to stop fossil fuel advertising.
But Shell’s Lemay argued that “people are already well aware that Shell produces the oil and gas they depend on today.”
Lemay cited a survey of 1,700 British adults that found 83% associated the company with gas stations.
“What many people don’t know is we’re also investing heavily in low and zero-carbon energy,” she said. “That is what our adverts set out to show, and that is why we’re concerned by this short-sighted decision.”
Shell previously faced claims of greenwashing in promotional materials. In 2021, the Dutch advertising watchdog told the company to stop running a campaign saying its fuel was carbon neutral, a claim based on its offset program.
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(CNN) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit the site of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Thursday.
The secretary has come under intense pressure from East Palestine residents and other critics to visit the town in the wake of the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train that released toxic chemicals. He told reporters earlier this week that he would visit “when the time is right” but was deferring to the National Transportation Safety Board and its investigation first.
An administration official told CNN that the time is now appropriate for Buttigieg to go to East Palestine.
“The Secretary is going now that the EPA has said it is moving out of the emergency response phase and transitioning to the long-term remediation phase. His visit also coincides with the NTSB issuing its factual findings of the investigation into the cause of the derailment and will allow the secretary to hear from USDOT investigators who were on the ground within hours of the derailment to support the NTSB’s investigation,” the official said.
“The Environmental Protection Agency is leading the Federal response to hold Norfolk Southern accountable and make the company clean up its mess. That is how it works in response to a chemical spill. The Department of Transportation will continue to do its part by helping get to the bottom of what caused the derailment and implementing rail safety measures, and we hope this sudden bipartisan support for rail safety will result in meaningful changes in Congress.”
Anger in the small town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border has been rising, both at Norfolk Southern for the derailment itself and the government for its response. While EPA Administrator Michael Regan has been to the town multiple times since the derailment, demands for Buttigieg to visit have been heard repeatedly in public forums.
In response to the criticism, Buttigieg said Tuesday on CBS News he “could have spoken out sooner.”
“I was focused on just making sure that our folks on the ground were all set but could have spoken sooner about how strongly I felt about this incident and that’s a lesson learned for me,” Buttigieg said.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is set to launch his bid for the Republican nomination for president at a town hall in New Hampshire on Tuesday evening.
The campaign will be the second for Christie, who lost to Trump in 2016 and went on to become a close on-and-off adviser before breaking with the former president over his refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election. He has cast himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump.
Christie will enter a growing primary field that already includes Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. Former Vice President Mike Pence will be formally launching his own campaign in Iowa on Wednesday.
Christie, who during his time as New Jersey’s governor established a reputation as a fighter with a knack for creating viral moments of confrontation, faces an uphill battle to the nomination in a party that remains closely aligned with the former president, despite Trump’s reelection loss in 2020 and Republicans’ poorer-than-expected showing in the 2022 midterm elections.
Christie has cast himself as the only person with the guts to take on Trump directly and has warned of a repeat of 2016 if candidates fail to confront him.
“I’m not dumb. The way to win is to beat the guy who’s ahead. And so what would a campaign look like? A campaign would look like a direct frontal challenge to Donald Trump trying to return to the presidency,” Christie recently said in a podcast interview.
Anti-Trump Republicans are particularly eager to see Christie spar with Trump on a debate stage — if, of course, Trump agrees to participate in primary debates and Christie meets the stringent fundraising criteria set by the Republican National Committee for participation.
But Christie has also said he would not run as a kamikaze candidate to take down Trump if he didn’t believe there was a viable path to his own victory. “I’m not a paid assassin,” he recently told Politico.
His campaign will test the appetite among Republican voters for someone who has expressed support for many of Trump’s policies but has criticized the former president’s conduct.
Christie has rejected Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was stolen and has urged the party to move on or risk future losses.
Other Republicans with similar views, including former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, have opted against their own campaigns, expressing concerns that having more candidates in the race will only benefit Trump. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/politics/former-new-jersey-gov-chris-christie-set-to-launch-2024-presidential-bid-at-new-hampshire-town-hall/ | 2023-06-06 08:23:55 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/politics/former-new-jersey-gov-chris-christie-set-to-launch-2024-presidential-bid-at-new-hampshire-town-hall/ |
(The Hill) — The driver of a box truck was detained after a crash near the White House late Monday, the Secret Service said.
Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi said in a tweet that uniformed officers detained the driver after the box truck collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette square.
No injuries were reported, he said.
Guglielmi added in a subsequent post that the truck was deemed safe and a preliminary investigation revealed the driver may have intentionally struck the barriers.
Charges will be filed by U.S. Park Police, the Secret Service spokesperson said.
Multiple outlets reported that Park Police said the man, who has not been identified, has been charged with threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or family member, assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, destruction of federal property and trespassing.
The Hill has reached out to Park Police for comment.
The Washington, D.C.-based CBS affiliate, WUSA9, reported that investigators found what appeared to be a Nazi flag in the truck.
According to CNN, Park Police officers also found a backpack and a roll of duct tape while searching the truck.
Officials closed roads near the scene to conduct an investigation, and the Secret Service requested that the Hay-Adams Hotel, which is next to Lafayette Square, be evacuated, CNN noted. Guests and employees were allowed to return shortly after authorities confirmed they faced no danger.
The Washington Post, meanwhile, reported that the D.C. fire and police departments also responded to the scene. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/driver-detained-after-box-truck-crash-near-white-house/ | 2023-05-23 13:10:11 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/driver-detained-after-box-truck-crash-near-white-house/ |
Filipinos nailed to crosses despite church objection
SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the Philippines despite being rejected by the Catholic church.
The real-life crucifixions in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. About a dozen villagers registered but only eight men participated, including 62-year-old sign painter Ruben Enaje, who was nailed to a wooden cross for the 34th time in San Pedro Cutud.
In a news conference shortly after his brief crucifixion, Enaje said he prayed for the eradication of the COVID-19 virus and the end of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has contributed to gas and food prices soaring worldwide.
“It’s just these two countries involved in that war, Russia and Ukraine, but all of us are being affected,” said Enaje, who appeared to be well and showed his two bandaged hands to journalists.
The father of four said he wanted to end his extraordinary penitence because of his age but would decide with finality before Lent next year. While the pain from the nailing was not as intense as anticipated, he said he always felt edgy before each crucifixion.
“To be honest, I always feel nervous because I could end up dead on the cross,” he told The Associated Press before Friday’s nailing.
“When I’m laid down on the cross, my body begins to feel cold,” he said. “When my hands are tied, I just close my eyes and tell myself, ‘I can do this. I can do this.’”
Surviving nearly unscathed when he fell from a three-story building in 1985 prompted Enaje to undergo the ordeal as thanksgiving for what he considered a miracle. He extended the ritual after loved ones recovered from serious illnesses, one after another, turning him into a village celebrity as the “Christ” in the Lenten reenactment of the Way of the Cross.
Ahead of their crucifixion on a dusty hill, Enaje and the other devotees, wearing thorny crowns of twigs, carried heavy wooden crosses on their backs for more than a kilometer (more than half a mile) in the scorching heat. Village actors dressed as Roman centurions later hammered 4-inch (10-centimeter) stainless steel nails through his palms and feet, then set him aloft on a cross under the sun for about 10 minutes.
Other penitents walked barefoot through village streets and beat their bare backs with sharp bamboo sticks and pieces of wood. Some participants in the past opened cuts in the penitents’ backs using broken glass to ensure the ritual was sufficiently bloody.
The gruesome spectacle reflects the Philippines’ unique brand of Catholicism, which merges church traditions with folk superstitions.
Many of the mostly impoverished penitents undergo the ritual to atone for sins, pray for the sick or for a better life, and give thanks for miracles.
Church leaders in the Philippines have frowned on the crucifixions and self-flagellations, saying Filipinos can show their deep faith and religious devotion without hurting themselves and by doing charity work instead, such as donating blood.
Robert Reyes, a prominent Catholic priest and human rights activist in the country, said the bloody rites reflect the church’s failure to fully educate many Filipinos on Christian tenets, leaving them on their own to explore personal ways of seeking divine help for all sorts of maladies.
Folk Catholicism has become deeply entrenched in the local religious culture, Reyes said, citing a chaotic procession of a black statue of Jesus Christ called the Black Nazarene each January, which authorities say draw more than a million devotees each year in one of Asia’s largest religious festivals. Many bring towels to be wiped on the wooden statue, believing it has powers to cure ailments and ensure good health and a better life.
“The question is, where were we church people when they started doing this?” Reyes asked, saying the clergy should immerse itself in communities more and converse regularly with villagers. “If we judge them, we’ll just alienate them.”
The decadeslong crucifixion tradition, meanwhile, has put impoverished San Pedro Cutud — one of the more than 500 villages in rice-growing Pampanga province — on the map.
Organizers said more than 15,000 foreign and Filipino tourists and devotees gathered for the cross nailings in Cutud and two other nearby villages. There was a festive air as villagers peddled bottled water, hats, food and religious items, and police and marshals kept order.
“They like this because there is really nothing like this on earth,” said Johnson Gareth, a British tour organizer, who brought 15 tourists from eight countries, including the United States, Canada and Germany, to witness the crucifixions. “It’s less gruesome than people think. They think it’s going to be very macabre or very disgusting but it’s not. It’s done in a very respectful way.”
In the past, Gareth said tourists were “genuinely inspired and I think they left with a newfound respect for people’s beliefs.”
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PHOENIX — Retired Phoenix Police Capt. Carroll Cooley, the arresting officer in the landmark case partially responsible for the Supreme Court’s Miranda rights ruling that requires suspects be read their rights, has died, the department confirmed Friday. He was 87.
Cooley joined the Phoenix department in 1958 and retired two decades later.
On March 13, 1963, Cooley arrested Ernesto Miranda in the kidnap and rape of an 18-year-old Phoenix woman. Miranda was eventually convicted based on his handwritten confession and sentenced to 20-30 years in prison.
Miranda appealed, and the case eventually went up to the U.S. Supreme Court, which issued a 1966 ruling overturning the conviction, saying that suspects should be advised of their constitutional rights against self-incrimination and to an attorney before questioning.
That decision, along with three other similar cases that were bundled together, led to the so-called “Miranda rights” or “Miranda warning,” which is familiar to anyone who has watched a police procedural drama on television.
“You have the right to remain silent,” it begins. “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.
“You have the right to speak to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you,” it continues.
After the Supreme Court overturned his conviction, Miranda remained in jail on another conviction and was convicted again of raping and kidnapping the 18-year-old. Prosecutors at the second trial didn’t use the confession and instead relied on testimony from a woman who was close to Miranda.
After he was paroled, Miranda was fatally stabbed in February 1976 in a dispute during a card game at a downtown Phoenix bar.
During his career with Phoenix police, Cooley worked in the city’s Maryvale precinct, the general investigations bureau, and the police academy. He rose to become captain, a rank the department said is equivalent to commander today.
After retiring from the police department in December 1978, Cooley went on to work for the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division and the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
He also volunteered at the Phoenix Police Museum, where in 2013 he recounted his story before a 50th anniversary display about the Miranda arrest. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/06/02/miranda-rights-officer-obituary/fec5c1f6-0191-11ee-9eb0-6c94dcb16fcf_story.html | 2023-06-02 23:24:09 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/06/02/miranda-rights-officer-obituary/fec5c1f6-0191-11ee-9eb0-6c94dcb16fcf_story.html |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — For Kim Petras, 2022 was a big year: The German singer-songwriter received her first Grammy nomination, made her acting debut with the HBO series “Los Espookys” and released a single with acclaimed pop music producer Max Martin.
Inspired by the irreverent attitude of her Grammy-nominated duet, “Unholy,” which she and Sam Smith are set to perform at this weekend’s awards show, Petras decided to dive deeper into the waters of religious language and themes as she worked with Martin to write “If Jesus Was a Rockstar.”
“I just never got a chance to even know about spirituality or be accepted by God. So, to me, it’s like mythology. To me, it’s like a fairy tale or any other story,” she said during a recent interview with The Associated Press.
Petras, who is transgender, understands her subversive engagement with religion as a way of processing trauma.
“I just, since a young age, had to be like, ‘I’m going to hell.’ That was my growing up experience,” she said. “Had I had the chance to be a part of a religion, I maybe would have. And maybe I would have lived more the way that people who protest my concerts want me to live.”
Although she has been making music for more than a decade, Petras’ rise to fame did not happen overnight. And while she is grateful for her success, she recognizes that this level of celebrity makes her and her music more vulnerable to criticism.
“Now it’s more serious. It’s more like, wow, people are really watching and there’s really, truly a lot of eyes on there that may not be my fans, who may not be so kind to me,” she said. “But I feel like, since I’ve steadily been building, I’m able to handle it.”
Before her career took off, Petras released her music as an independent artist under her own label. She credits recording artists like Robyn and Charli XCX, who also released music independently, for inspiring the creation of BunHead Records, a nod to the '90s Japanese manga series “Sailor Moon.”
In addition to celebrating a host of career milestones in 2022, Petras also marked a personal one: turning 30. But the pop star said her philosophy on age is very much in line with the late music legend Prince, who famously did not celebrate birthdays.
“Age does not matter to me,” she said. “I’m never going to stop fully clubbing and loving gay clubs and going to them. That’s just who I am.”
In keeping with who she is, her new single, “brrr,” which is expected to be on her upcoming third studio album, is replete with lustful lyrics and heavy electronics. But Petras hopes to do more with her music than provide a catchy beat for clubgoers to dance to.
“It’s a scary time for transgender kids and people and I think there are just a lot of things that really need to get figured out,” she said. “I’m scared for the trans community and I just hope I can be a person that makes them forget about those troubles and just makes them have fun for a little bit.” | https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/kim-petras-talks-religion-trans-community-ahead-17759074.php | 2023-02-02 16:18:53 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/article/kim-petras-talks-religion-trans-community-ahead-17759074.php |
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Columnist Jennifer Rubin today took on Harvard University specifically and its long-standing leg up for legacy applicants — the children of alumni.
Fully 70 percent of applicants pulling a legacy or donor card are White, her column observes, and nearly half of eventual White admits are athletes, legacies or some other special qualification.
But that’s the way it’s always been at Dear Old [Elite School]! Jen argues that that’s all the more reason to reconsider. She writes: “If ever there were an example of the pernicious effect of systemic racism, it is the assumption that ‘the way things are’ is neutral and acceptable.”
In 2021, Amherst College took a hard look at its legacy program and did away with it. The Editorial Board applauded the decision to “abandon the discredited policies of another time” and encouraged other schools to join in.
Now, with affirmative action eviscerated, the necessity is even clearer, Jen writes. And Amherst, though admirable, doesn’t have the same influence as that school outside Boston. Harvard has a chance to “prove its devotion to equal opportunity for all,” Jen writes, and “set a standard for the rest of elite higher education.”
Chaser: Contributing columnist Larry Summers earlier this month laid out a road map to equitable admissions. Nixing legacy boosts is just the start.
From columnist Henry Olsen’s piece advising the Fed to cool it with the economy-cooling. Henry was long in favor of aggressive Fed rate hikes to counter the consequences of pandemic-era stimulus programs; Americans had squirreled away money during covid and were spending it like crazy.
But now, Henry writes, Americans are almost at the end of that money, and “no one yet knows what will happen when the flood of consumer spending subsides.” The most prudent thing the Fed can do now is watch and wait — especially to see how its already enacted rate hikes kick in.
Otherwise, Henry writes, “continuing to raise rates after this week’s meeting risks a significant overcorrection.”
Less politics
If Elon Musk’s reasoning for renaming Twitter as “X” still seems incomprehensible, just know that air of mystery is appropriate. X has been a symbol of the unknown at least since algebra made its way to Europe in the 16th century.
Professor Johanna Drucker, author of a book on the origins of the alphabet, has a very fun op-ed explaining the allure of X, from its roots in the Semitic sign “samekh” to its role in modern commerce that so appeals to the “self-promotional Musk.”
X has moved around in the alphabet, something other letters rarely do, and along the way picked up all sorts of contradictory meanings. As Drucker writes, “X marks loss, something absent, but also stands for kisses in the final line of a message.”
Who knows? Perhaps, against all odds, it can morph once more for Musk to mean success.
Smartest, fastest
- Last year, Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, urged Ukraine to seek peace over total victory. Now columnist Jason Willick is wondering: Was he right?
- Former Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson’s campaign for the GOP nomination isn’t going much of anywhere, but the Editorial Board writes that he and his ideas deserve to be taken seriously.
It’s a goodbye. It’s a haiku. It’s` The Bye-Ku.
Not just legacy!
We also pluck from top sports,
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I, like many, have been glued to live coverage of the Titan implosion, ever since the submarine vessel, with five people aboard — who had paid $250,000 each for the chance to glimpse the Titanic shipwreck from a single 20-inch diameter window — lost contact with its surface ship an hour and 45 minutes into its dive on Sunday.
As the news cycle inched towards what was very likely a burial at sea, I dwelled on the slow-motion movement of the catastrophe. If the submarine was intact — stuck or floating at some unfathomable depth — what would these five wealthy men talk about? Would they have regrets?
The vessel, little more than the size of a minivan, had no seats and a smooth, rounded floor. One occupant, Shahzada Dawood, was a Philadelphia University graduate on board with his 19-year-old son, Suleman.
I fell asleep Wednesday night unable to stop picturing them in the darkness of the deep.
Then, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, under the glaring sunshine of a Boston summer afternoon, the Coast Guard gave a news conference where it announced that the passengers were presumed dead after discovering debris from the submersible some 1,600 feet from the Titanic shipwreck. "The debris is consistent with the catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber," U.S. Coast Guard official Rear Admiral John Mauger said. "Upon this determination, we immediately notified the families."
I felt myself exhale, long and slow. At least they had died quickly. The Titanic, a mass grave site, is now host to five more souls.
Why had the fate of these explorers so captured my attention? Death is as common as mud. Our bodies are vulnerable. And these five deaths — as many have pointed out — are a glaring contrast to the hundreds of migrants who died off the coast of Greece last week, seeking a better life on foreign shores.
I'm no stranger to the vagaries of risk. For years, when I was young, my mother was a professional high-altitude mountaineer in the Himalayas. As a single mother, she climbed on Everest and K2 and Gasherbrum II and Kanchenjunga without supplemental oxygen, leading expeditions with support from National Geographic. She was an explorer of the highest places on the planet.
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With the perspective of adulthood, I have come around to gratitude for all those risks she took. I know that being at death's doorstep, tens of thousands of feet above sea level, helped her heal after she was raped and had an abortion — an event she mourned deeply. Watching her take risks gave me a model of adventurous womanhood, and also gave me the confidence to ride my bicycle around the world documenting 1,001 stories of water and climate change, which somehow landed me in this beautiful profession of journalism that I am proud to call home.
But facing the realities of risk — yes, my mom could die in an avalanche when she left me, and yes, she almost did — gave me a skewed sense of fear. My family jokingly called me Mrs. Potts, after the teapot in Disney's Beauty and the Beast who worries about everything. I didn't have control over the world outside me, but I could take it on myself to inhale fear.
One of my earliest memories of panic is of watching "Titanica," a 1992 IMAX documentary film about the Titanic shipwreck. As an elementary schooler, I remember feeling vertigo as the cameras descended into the dark depths illuminated in blues and eerie sepia. When I saw the shipwreck, I had a panic attack. I felt like I was drowning. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't stop crying. It took me exiting the theater and entering the sunshine of the day to remember who I was, and where I was, and that I wasn't drowning.
Learning to breathe deeply was the only thing that got me out of panic.
Thursday, after the Coast Guard news conference, I stepped outside into the bright warmth to throw a ball for my dog. I couldn't help but feel gratitude. I felt days of worry slide down my shoulders. Why do we humans need to plumb the depths of the ocean or the highest reaches of space? Those places are horrendous. They are inhospitable. They lack breathable air and beauty and joy.
And yet, there will always be people who seek more — who must sink to the deepest depths or climb the highest peaks — leaving behind the people who love them desperately, who hold their breath until they come home again.
I'm lucky; my mom always did come home. But for the five passengers of the Titan — Stockton Rush, Hamish Harding, Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Shahzada and Suleman Dawood — their families have a different fate. And it is often those left behind who suffer the most.
DEVI LOCKWOOD writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/depths-of-ocean-despair/article_321d15ca-bb62-58cb-aca8-c7fa8e1e43b8.html | 2023-06-24 05:04:18 | 0 | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/depths-of-ocean-despair/article_321d15ca-bb62-58cb-aca8-c7fa8e1e43b8.html |
Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein might be an expert when it comes to soccer—or football, rather—but he could use some work when it comes to the other games played around Sesame Street.
At least, according to Elmo and Grover, that is.
The actor recently stopped by Sesame Street to learn all about the letter "G," you know, as in games. Unfortunately for Brett, he got a little tied up when they tried to play jump rope together.
However, he proved to be a natural when the Muppets decided to spring a surprise game of hide and seek on him.
"You look like a friend of mine," Brett noted when finding Elmo disguised as Jason Sudeikis' titular Ted at one point. Other moments that had us believing: There were, of course, biscuits served and AFC Richmond merch.
Of course, this wasn't Brett's first time in the neighborhood. Last year, he met Oscar the Grouch. Though their reunion didn't exactly sweep the clouds away. When Brett challenged the trashcan-loving Muppet to a game of checkers, he was promptly told to scram.
Though, this is Sesame Street, so there were still some sunny rays. Like at the end when Grover eventually told Brett, "You are good at games."
Brett will be returning to the world of Jim Henson puppetry as a guest star on season two of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock on Apple TV+.
Meanwhile, season three of Ted Lasso is expected to air in 2023 on Apple TV+ while Sesame Street airs on PBS and HBO Max. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1361391/lessigreaterted-lassolessigreater-s-brett-goldstein-tackles-a-new-game-on-lessigreatersesame-streetlessigreater?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories | 2023-01-13 20:51:35 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1361391/lessigreaterted-lassolessigreater-s-brett-goldstein-tackles-a-new-game-on-lessigreatersesame-streetlessigreater?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories |
Special needs athlete ends high school football game with memorable tackle
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - The final moments of a high school football game in Texas will be remembered by both teams for a long time.
On the final play of a game between high schools Andrews and Lubbock, Evan Sparks, a senior at Andrews, made a big tackle.
Sparks has special needs, and his teammates lifted him up and celebrated after the win.
Sparks ran over and pumped the whole crowd attending the Friday night game.
KCBD talked to the coaches to get the full backstory.
With Andrews leading 64-14, coach Tom Harvey said the crowd began chanting “We want Sparky!”
Harvey said it was actually Lubbock coach Juan Rodriguez who initiated the event.
Lubbock called the timeout and sent word to Andrews to put Sparks in the game, KCBD reported.
Harvey said he never spoke to Rodriguez about it, and can’t say enough about him for his kind action.
When KCBD contacted Rodriguez, he told them he wanted to put things in perspective and make it a teaching moment for his kids.
The coach said the score says one thing, but the last play of the game shows the character of the players.
“That kid brought humility to the game,” Rodriguez said. “That play will last forever.”
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ATLANTIC CITY — Police arrested four men Friday after residents and businesses complained about drug dealing in the area.
Khalil Watts, 25, and Kory Watts, 24, both city residents; Jamir Blunt, 20, of Mays Landing; and Julio Sanchez III, 21, of Galloway Township, were charged following an investigation into illegal drug sales in the 2400 block of Arctic Avenue, police said Monday in a news release.
Khalil Watts, who had a warrant, was carrying a loaded handgun in a satchel, police said.
Kory Watts ran from officers and dropped a bag containing more than 15 grams of cocaine, police said, adding he also had drug paraphernalia on him.
Later Friday evening, Blunt was arrested in the 500 block of Hobart Avenue after an alleged drug sale, with officers finding 70 bags of heroin and 2 grams of cocaine on him, police said.
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Sanchez was pulled over in a car at Indiana and Atlantic avenues. During the stop, a police dog led officers to 4 grams of cocaine, police said.
Khalil Watts was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a large capacity magazine, certain person not to possess a weapon, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. He was sent to the Atlantic County jail.
Kory Watts was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Blunt was charged with two counts of possession of CDS, two counts of possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sanchez was charged with possession of CDS and possession with intent to distribute.
Watts, Blunt and Sanchez were each released on a summons pending court. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-4-men-following-drug-sale-probe/article_e95f6030-f8b6-11ed-9804-5b7555f64143.html | 2023-05-22 17:25:00 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-4-men-following-drug-sale-probe/article_e95f6030-f8b6-11ed-9804-5b7555f64143.html |
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issues draft Environmental Impact Statement for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project
- Public comment period on environmental review is open for 60 days
- CVOW remains on schedule to begin offshore construction in 2024 and is expected to conclude in late 2026
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project reached a major regulatory milestone today when the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 2.6-gigawatt project planned off the Virginia Beach coast that will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power up to 660,000 homes.
The draft environmental analysis will publish in the Federal Register on December 16, 2022, opening a 60-day public comment period that ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 14, 2023. Feedback on the draft EIS will inform BOEM's preparations for the final EIS. Dominion Energy initially filed its Construction and Operations Plan with BOEM in December 2020, kicking off the environmental review.
"This is a major milestone that keeps CVOW on time and on budget for the benefit of Dominion Energy Virginia customers," said Bob Blue, Dominion Energy's chair, president and chief executive officer. "Offshore wind offers many benefits for Virginia - it's emissions-free, fuel-free and transformational for the Hampton Roads economy. We look forward to working with federal regulators and the public to ensure the project is fully protective of the environment."
The draft EIS reflects the extensive studies, evaluations and design to maximize CVOW's environmental benefits and minimize potential impacts. This includes actions taken offshore to construct the wind turbine generators to minimize impacts to marine life, such as North Atlantic Right Whales, and actions taken onshore to design a transmission route that avoids impacts to natural resources to the maximum extent possible.
Dominion Energy is proposing to construct 176 14.7-megawatt Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy wind turbines and three offshore substations in a 112,800-acre commercial lease area located 27 miles off the Virginia Beach coast. Offshore construction is scheduled to begin in 2024 and conclude in late 2026.
CVOW represents a clean-energy investment of approximately $9.8 billion. As a renewable energy resource, offshore wind turbines have no fuel costs, which is especially beneficial considering the fluctuations in fuel costs across the country. The project is expected to save Virginia customers more than $3 billion during its first 10 years in operation. However, if these ongoing commodity market pressure trends continue, those savings could total up to nearly $6 billion – almost double the savings.
Offshore wind's economic development and jobs benefits are transformative for Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth, including diverse communities. CVOW is expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs during construction and more than a thousand during operations, while attracting companies to make investments to make Virginia a hub for offshore wind.
In addition to solar, energy storage and nuclear, offshore wind is a key component to diverse energy generation strategy to meet the Commonwealth's clean energy goals and Dominion Energy's own Net Zero target. Offshore wind complements the company's growing solar portfolio in Virginia, since offshore wind and solar generate peak energy at different times throughout the day and year.
About 7 million customers in 15 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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LONDON (AP) — Conservative Party lawmakers in Britain on Thursday knocked one of the six remaining contenders out of the contest to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as front-runner Rishi Sunak worked to stave off momentum from surprise challenger Penny Mordaunt.
Attorney General Suella Braverman secured the fewest votes from her colleagues, 27, and was eliminated from the race, leaving five contenders.
Sunak, who quit as Britain’s Treasury chief last week, got the most votes, 101, with junior trade minister Mordaunt a strong second with 83. Bookmaker Ladbrokes said Mordaunt was now the favorite to win the leadership election, followed by Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who got 64 votes.
Former Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch, a rising star of the party’s libertarian right, and centrist backbench lawmaker Tom Tugendhat remain in the race — though Tugendhat got just 32 votes and is under pressure to drop out.
Tugendhat, however, said he would fight on and take part in televised candidates’ debates on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Further rounds of voting by the 358 Tory lawmakers will take place starting Monday until just two candidates remain.
The final two contenders will face a runoff vote by about 180,000 Conservative Party members across the country. The winner is scheduled to be announced Sept. 5 and will automatically become prime minister, without the need for a national election.
Truss is trying consolidate support from lawmakers on the party’s right, who mistrust Sunak’s high spending on support to people and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, and the tax increases he brought in as COVID-19 hammered Britain’s economy.
In a campaign launch speech, Truss cited her international experience mustering support for Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion and striking deals with other countries in her former role as trade secretary. She said she would set the British economy on an “upward trajectory” by 2024, which is the deadline for the next national election.
Sunak argues that the immediate tax cuts promised by his rivals are reckless amid the economic shockwaves from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. He said his “number one economic priority is to tackle inflation” — forecast to hit 11% later this year — before cutting taxes.
Sunak also has faced allegations he is out of touch with ordinary people’s struggles because of his wealth. He is a former investment banker, and his wife is the daughter of the billionaire founder of Indian tech company Infosys.
“I don’t judge people by their bank accounts. I judge them by their characters,” Sunak told the BBC. “And I think people can judge me by my actions over the past couple of years.”
The contest was triggered when Johnson resigned as Tory leader last week after government ministers began resigning en masse due to months of ethics scandals. He will remain in office as a caretaker prime minister until his replacement as party chief is chosen.
Truss had been seen as a front-runner, but gained fewer votes both Wednesday and Thursday than Mordaunt, who scores highly in polls of party members.
Unlike Sunak and Truss, Mordaunt didn’t hold a senior post in Johnson’s government, though she was a junior minister. An affable politician from a military family, she is widely seen as a breath of fresh air.
Despite pleas by party officials to keep the campaign upbeat, supporters of the respective contenders are busily attacking the experience and competence of the competition.
Former Brexit negotiator David Frost, a hardline euroskeptic and an ally of Truss, said Mordaunt could not be trusted to maintain the firm Brexit conditions that his wing of the Conservative party favors. He claimed that when Mordaunt was his deputy in Brexit negotiations, “she wouldn’t always deliver tough messages to the European Union when that was necessary.”
Lawmaker David Davis, a Mordaunt supporter, criticized the negative campaigning.
“It’s absolutely clockwork,” he said. “You get to the point that somebody gets ahead and looks to be the real challenger, and then … the incoming fire starts.”
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