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9 Kentucky counties receive $24M in funding for economic development projects
The KY projects are in Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Knox, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary and Wolfe counties
Nine eastern Kentucky counties will receive a total of $24.4 million in funding for economic development projects, Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers said.
Funding from the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program will assist 11 projects, according to a news release from the governor's office. Those projects are expected to retain or create more than 200 jobs, train 300 Kentuckians and serve more than 100,000 people through tourism, infrastructure development or training opportunities, it said.
The state's Democratic governor and Republican congressman made the announcement Wednesday.
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The projects are in Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Knox, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary and Wolfe counties.
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When completed, the projects will enable cold storage of bulk apples, broadcasting equipment at the Mountain Arts Studio, an emergency services center, a commercial driver’s license and diesel-mechanics training facility, RV and industrial parks, a resort bordering the Jefferson National Forest, a wastewater treatment plant and a visitors’ center. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/9-kentucky-counties-receive-funding-economic-development-projects | 2022-10-20 17:36:38 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/9-kentucky-counties-receive-funding-economic-development-projects |
DARIEN, Conn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Labor Day marks the official end of summer, so make it count. Let's have a little fun and celebrate Labor Day with your favorite cheese.
Jarlsberg® cheese, is famous around the world for its nutty, mild and sweet flavor. Jarlsberg® adds a little extra to any cuisine in the world. Jarlsberg® melts beautifully, which makes it perfect for gratins, pies, pizzas, burgers, quesadillas and cheese melt sandwiches. The mild nuttiness of Jarlsberg® is a perfect companion to most herbs and spices. In addition to the unique flavor, it offers just the right chewiness when melted on top. When added to fondues, soups or sauces Jarlsberg® blends in seamlessly.
Try the Jarlsberg® Maui Burger…using grilled pineapples as your burger buns. It's sweet and nutty & sure to WOW your friends and family. Perfect for your Labor Day celebration and festivities!
Jarlsberg® Cheese Melted Maui Madness Burger Recipe
Ingredients
(4 Servings)
- 1 1/2 pounds minced beef
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- Non-stick spray
- 4 thick pineapple rings
- 4 red bell pepper rings
- 4 slices of Jarlsberg®
- Thinly-sliced red onions
- 8 slices of cooked bacon (optional)
- Lettuce and tomato
Here is how you do it
Pre-heat your grill.
In a medium bowl, mix the beef with the tomato paste, teriyaki sauce and salt. Form 4 equal-sized burger patties.
Spray the grill with non-stick spray and grill the pineapple rings evenly on both sides. Set aside and grill peppers and burgers to your liking. Top the burgers with Jarlsberg® cheese and allow to melt slightly.
Assemble your burgers using the pineapple rings in place of a bun and top with the burger, cheese, peppers, red onion slices, bacon, lettuce and tomato slices.
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Click link below, for a chance to win a 22 pounds Jarlsberg® cheese wheel, a cooler and grilling kit! Promotion runs now through 8/31/2022:
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Although sometimes mistaken for a Swiss cheese, Jarlsberg® is a singular creation — a cross between Gouda and Emmental. The structure and pattern of the holes are unique and inseparable from the mild, nutty flavor. The secret recipe from 1956 contains a propionic acid that is the source of both the flavor and the holes. You can't have one without the other, and the combination delivers a cheese that makes every meal memorable.
Jarlsberg® is a cheese that has both character and incredible versatility. The semi-soft cheese is a great addition to any cheese platter and pairs very well with fruit, nuts and even dark chocolate! When used for cooking Jarlsberg® is a real treat to work with.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE American: REPX) ("Riley Permian") today announced that members of its management will present and be available for meetings with investors at the upcoming 35th Annual Roth Conference.
35th Annual Roth Conference, March 12th-14th
Location: The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA
1-on-1 Meetings: Monday and Tuesday, March 13th and 14th
Registration: Roth Conference
About Riley Permian
Riley Permian is a growth-oriented, independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. For more information, please visit www.rileypermian.com.
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Roth Capital Partners, LLC (www.roth.com) is a relationship-driven, full-service investment banking firm that provides strategic and financial advisory services to emerging growth companies and their investors. Roth is privately-owned and dedicated to the small-cap public market.
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Surveillance video captured thieves breaking into a Los Angeles wine shop and escaping with over $700,000 worth of rare wines over the weekend.
Nazmul Haque Helal, the owner of Lincoln Fine Wines, said the heist took place around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning.
Security video captured the thieves arriving in a white pickup truck. The truck had driven around the back parking lot several times before a masked suspect was seen exiting and walking toward the shop.
The suspect quickly climbed on top of a metal container while holding what appeared to be a large knife or sharp metal tool.
Helal said the thief proceeded to cut a hole in the ceiling above the shop’s cellar, where their most prized and expensive wines were stored.
The thief then scaled down into the cellar using a rock climbing rope before covering indoor security cameras and cutting off external lights.
“They cleaned it out,” said Helal. “They took everything, so we don’t have anything left in the Burgundy and Bordeaux side.”
The stolen wines mainly consisted of selections from France and Italy, and included about $700,000 to $800,000 dollars worth of blue-chip wines.
Helal is releasing the surveillance video in hopes the suspects will be caught before striking another business.
He also plans to send a list of missing wines to local stores and auction houses so they can be on the lookout for any suspicious large lots of wine that may show up.
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WA Spokane WA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Zone Forecast Product for Eastern Washington and North Idaho
National Weather Service Spokane WA
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
WAZ031-270000-
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Anatone and Peola
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Gusts up to
25 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow
overnight. Snow level 4000 feet overnight. Lows in the lower to
mid 30s. Windy. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to
25 mph overnight, Gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 50 mph
overnight. In the mountains, west wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of
3 to 6 inches. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Windy. West
wind 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph decreasing to 40 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Lows
around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Snow. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the lower to
mid 30s. Temperature falling into the mid 20s in the afternoon.
Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows 6 to 8.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 12 to 16. Lows
2 below to 8 above zero.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs 19 to 23. Lows
4 to 14.
.WEDNESDAY...Not as cold. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of snow. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
$$
WAZ034-035-270000-
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Light
wind, becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of sprinkles and flurries in
the evening, then a chance of rain or snow overnight. Lows in the
upper 20s to lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to
25 mph overnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain or snow in the morning.
Not as cool. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. West wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the 20s. Northwest wind
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Windy. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Very windy. Clear. Lows 10 to 16.
Highs in the lower to mid 20s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows
3 to 11. Highs 19 to 23.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to
mid 20s. Lows 7 to 14.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
$$
WAZ038-270000-
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of flurries in the morning. Highs
in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow
overnight. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the mountains. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning. Highs in
the upper 30s to lower 40s. Breezy. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in
the afternoon. In the mountains, northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Gusts up to 25 mph, except 40 mph in the mountains. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northeast wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 to 8. Highs
16 to 20.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 1 above
zero. Highs 16 to 18.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows zero to
8 above. Highs 18 to 24.
$$
WAZ041-044-270000-
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere,
Waterville, and Mansfield
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 30s to lower 40s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. West
wind 5 to 15 mph overnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 14.
Highs 18 to 22.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 1 to 8.
Highs 15 to 19.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 17 to 25. Lows
4 to 11.
$$
WAZ043-270000-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, Nespelem, and Tonasket
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the 30s.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow overnight.
Snow level 2500 feet overnight. Lows in the upper 20s to lower
30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon, Gusts up to 20 mph
increasing to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northeast wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 to 12. Highs
17 to 21.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows zero to 2 above.
Highs 14 to 18.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 4 to 9.
Highs 16 to 23.
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WAZ047-270000-
Central Chelan County-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Breezy.
Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. In the mountains, northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
40 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of flurries in the evening,
then a chance of rain and mountain snow overnight. Snow level
3500 feet overnight. Lows in the 30s. Windy. Northwest wind 10 to
20 mph, except northwest 20 to 35 mph in the mountains. Gusts up
to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph overnight. In the mountains, gusts
up to 50 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain or snow in the morning,
then a chance of sprinkles in the afternoon. Snow level
3500 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Windy. Northwest
wind 5 to 15 mph, except northwest 15 to 25 mph in the mountains.
Gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph in the afternoon. In the
mountains, gusts up to 50 mph in the morning. Chance of
precipitation 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Cooler. Highs
in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Temperature falling into the lower
20s in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 14. Highs
18 to 22.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 to 5. Highs 19 to
23.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 6 to 10. Highs in
the lower to mid 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 11 to 15.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Highs in the mid to upper 20s.
$$
WAZ048-270000-
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of flurries in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Windy. West wind 5 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and mountain snow in
the evening, then rain and mountain snow overnight. Little or no
mountain snow accumulation valleys and 3 to 6 inches in the
mountains. Snow level 4000 feet. Lows in the 30s. Windy.
Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of
precipitation 90 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Rain or snow likely in the morning, then
a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to
3 inches in the mountains. Snow level 3500 feet. Highs in the
upper 30s to mid 40s. Windy. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, except
northwest 10 to 20 mph in the mountains. Gusts up to 40 mph
decreasing to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the 20s.
.SATURDAY...Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the
lower to mid 30s. Temperature falling to around 20 in the
afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 9 to 13.
.SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the 20s. Lows
2 to 12.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 8 to 12. Highs in
the mid to upper 20s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of snow. Lows 14 to 18. Highs in the upper 20s to lower
30s.
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WAZ049-270000-
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
232 AM PST Thu Jan 26 2023
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a chance of flurries. Highs in the mid
30s to lower 40s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. In the
mountains, northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
shifting to the west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of mountain
snow. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Windy. Northwest wind
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the mountains.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning. Highs in
the upper 30s to lower 40s. Windy. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph, except northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph in the mountains. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 19 to 24.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Colder. Highs in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North wind 5 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 to 11. Highs
16 to 20.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below to 1 above
zero. Highs 15 to 19.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 2 to 9.
Highs 16 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Highs in the lower to mid 20s.
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PARAGOULD -- The Arkansas Board of Corrections on Thursday authorized the Department of Corrections to begin the site selection process for construction of a new prison facility, and suggested it might be time to look into finding prisons the state can contract with to address overcrowding.
The Board of Corrections creating three committees that will conduct studies into various topics surrounding prison expansion. The move came after Department of Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves told board members the expansion at the North Central Unit and the proposed new 1,000-bed prison facility wouldn't address future needs.
"This doesn't address long term if there are no changes to our population growth," Graves said.
Graves said recent projects show if the inmate population continues to grow by 1.3% annually, the correction system will need an increase of 2,200 beds by 2032.
"This means we would need 19,776 beds, which is an increase of 2,200 beds from our current 17,506," he said. "That means we would need another 1,000 beds, and this includes the North Central Expansion and the additional facility."
Board Chairman Benny Magness made the motion to create three committees: one that would explore opening a new supervision sanction center, another that would look into contract bed space to address capacity in the short term, and a third that would study site selection and design for a new 1,000-bed facility.
Graves told the board he wants the site selection process for the 1,000-bed prison facility to run for 90 days to allow local elections to play out before a location is chosen.
"There may be changes to mayors, quorum courts and others, and we want to make sure that the community support when we open it up this month remains in January and February," he said. "It avoids a position where the quorum court in December approves, but when a new quorum court comes in there is no longer that support."
A document obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette last week shows the Department of Corrections will solicit expressions of interest from communities related to the donation of land.
"The land would be used for construction of a maximum-security facility housing approximately 1,000 inmates within the Division of Correction," the document states.
The document says the desired location would be 100 acres, not prone to flooding, in close proximity to a hospital and adequate utilities, not within 60 miles of an existing correctional facility and located in a sufficient population center for staff recruitment and retention.
Magness said officials should look for two places when considering possible sites to allow for a second new prison to built as soon as possible. He said he had recently heard rumors that legislators want to see three new prison facilities but said he doesn't believe that is possible.
"That doesn't face reality," he said. "But I do want a committee set up in a way that when we find a site after these 90 days that the one that was second can be set up as a place we can get started on as soon as possible."
OVERCROWDING
Jail expansion has come up repeatedly over the past year, with several legislators calling on the General Assembly to use some of its recent $1.6 billion surplus to build another facility.
A group of sheriffs from around the state told lawmakers during a legislative session in March that overcrowding had reached a crisis point within their jails. They cited the rising number of state prisoners being housed in county facilities, which has led to a rise violence and gangs becoming commonplace within those facilities. The group also spoke about the need for higher reimbursement rates for county jails that hold state prisoners.
Citing a 10-year projection of inmate population growth, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson said earlier this year he wanted to use surplus general revenue to expand the North Central Unit in Calico Rock by about 498 beds. Hutchinson said the proposed prison expansion wasn't a shift in criminal justice policy, but a way to address the state's growing prison population.
The General Assembly approved a Division of Correction appropriation for the 2023 fiscal year that included $75 million in spending authority for expansion of the North Central Unit.
Graves said a request for a quote is out for a design professional for the North Central Unit project. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Cindy Murphy said previously that the estimated completion date for phase 1 of the expansion is sometime in 2025.
The department is opening a seventh community correction center next year in Batesville. It will hold approximately 700 offenders annually who would have been housed in county jails for 90-day terms. Estimated cost is $9 million. Murphy said $4.3 million will be spent in the current fiscal year with the balance being spent in fiscal 2024.
The same day the Board of Corrections gave approval to move forward with the site selection process, it also approved using the state's 90-day Emergency Powers Act to certify a list of 83 females as being eligible for immediate release if approved by the parole board. The board also used a one-year Emergency Powers Act to approve an additional list of 81 male and 42 female inmates for immediate release because of overcrowding.
CONTRACTS FOR BED SPACE
Magness cited such figures as the reason why the Department of Corrections must look again at contracting bed space to address capacity.
"Because of North Central not being started yet and a new facility not being started yet, I want that third committee to study contracts for bed space somewhere," he said. "We may have to do what we are doing now for several more years."
Magness said there are currently a little more than 2,000 state inmates in county jails, and that number is projected to reach a minimum of 3,000 at minimum before anything can be built.
"We have gone through these contracting situations before and it's not pretty, but I do believe we need a third committee for contracts of beds," he said.
Magness suggested looking at local sheriffs' offices before turning to contract prisons in other states.
"This is something that we are going to have to look at as a possible solution for bed space in the interim," he said. "This is not long term like we were looking at when it was the 10 years in Bradley County. This might be something like two years."
Magness said it's time to address overcrowding in a way that goes beyond just patching the problem, which might mean searching for contracts for bed space.
"I think the sheriffs departments, or a lot of them, are putting so much pressure on us and the legislators that we are going to have to look at it," he said.
Graves took a moment to point out the goal of the prison system.
"We do not want to be in a position to continue to have this conversation," he said. "We are in the correction business, but as a state we got to do more than just keep building prisons."
Graves told the high school students who were in attendance that the priority for the Department of Corrections is not incarceration but rehabilitation.
"When this administration started we were seeing a 3% growth per year, and now it's down to 1.3 percent. That is progress," he said. "We are a growing state, so all parts of our population will grow, including the corrections population. But we are and will remain committed at a staff level implementing intervention for growth long term."
Graves said by building new facilities they can address some of the needs within the prison system beyond simply bed space.
"We can lay out this facility to reduce staffing needs or lay out a facility to implement things like technology," he said. "We can't do that at locations that date back to the Hoover administration."
Graves said he also understands things such as prison expansion and prison contracts will bring discomfort.
"This is not where I want to be long term," he said. "As a simple part of being a growing state, that is where we are." | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/04/arkansas-board-of-corrections-oks-starting-site/ | 2022-11-04 11:06:20 | 1 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/nov/04/arkansas-board-of-corrections-oks-starting-site/ |
Bacon Rebate aims to help build a more sustainable planet for consumers, from a proudly carbon neutral brand
ELMHURST, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenfield Natural Meat Co. a sustainable meat brand produced by the world's first major carbon neutral food company Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. (TSX:MFI), has introduced a Bacon Rebate to help Americans have their bacon, get paid, and help protect the planet.
Around the world, people earn rewards for making sustainable choices for the health of our planet. Energy efficient appliances? Rebate. Eco-friendly car? Rebate. Now, choosing sustainable bacon earns its own rewards. Claiming the Bacon Rebate is as simple as it sounds: just look for Greenfield Natural Meat Co. bacon and its carbon zero label at your local Publix, Kroger, Sam's Club, Albertsons and affiliate stores, and other participating retailers. Every customer who purchases a participating product can claim their $2 USD rebate that is directly deposited in their Venmo account.
The Bacon Rebate: How to help save the planet, eat bacon, and get paid.
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"More than 95% of the population consumes meat, and we see an opportunity to help conscious carnivores feel good about their choice when they choose Greenfield Natural Meat Co. bacon," says Beresford. "We know our audience, they are constantly inundated with sustainability messaging from brands that don't always back it up. Greenfield Natural Meat Co. is purpose driven with an ambitious sustainability vision. Through this campaign, we aim to educate our consumer on what the Greenfield brand is all about and to incentivize them to try our products for themselves."
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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russia alleges that dozens of Ukrainian militants crossed into one of its border towns in its Belgorod region, striking targets and forcing an evacuation, before over 70 of the attackers were killed or pushed back by what the authorities termed a counterterrorism operation.
One group claiming responsibility for the strike, the Russian Volunteer Corps, denied Wednesday it had lost any men and said its action had exposed Russian border weaknesses.
The conflicting versions of events reflect the role of disinformation and propaganda in the 15-month war.
Ukraine denied any involvement in the skirmishes Monday and Tuesday. It blamed two Russian groups, including the RVC, that claim to be volunteers fighting in coordination with Kyiv’s forces in an uprising against the government of President Vladimir Putin.
While neither version could be independently verified, whatever happened appears to have sent Moscow scrambling to respond to one of the most serious border incursions since Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said an elderly woman died in the chaotic evacuation, and 12 people were wounded in the attack and shelling.
A look at what’s known about the attack and the murky groups who say they carried it out:
WHO’S CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY?
Two groups — the RVC and the Freedom of Russia Legion — claimed responsibility for the attack and announced an ambitious goal of “liberating” the Belgorod region. Little is known about them beyond what they say about themselves.
In early March, the RVC claimed responsibility for an incursion in Russia’s Bryansk region, another border area.
The website of the Freedom of Russia Legion says it was formed last spring “out of Russians’ desire to fight against Putin’s armed gang” and is “officially recognized” by Kyiv’s military. “We are fighting in full cooperation with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and under the leadership of the Ukrainian command,” the website says.
The website said it fought last summer in “small battle groups,” and now was involved in the battle for the eastern city of Bakhmut.
Denis Nikitin, a well-known Russian far-right figure, described himself as commander of the RVC when he met reporters Wednesday in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region bordering Russia.
He described the group as “a right-wing, conservative, military, semi-political organization,” saying its fight is against Putin and his state apparatus.
He declined to say how many soldiers were involved in the Belgorod raid.
Nikitin said that inside Ukraine, the RVC’s actions are planned with the knowledge and assistance of Ukraine’s military, but anything outside the country’s borders “is our decision.”
The RVC sources its own military equipment, he added.
In August 2022, an announcement posted there said: “We, Russian volunteers living in Ukraine, decided to take up arms and create a military formation, the Russian Volunteer Corps, in order to together with our Ukrainian comrades defend their homeland which gave us shelter, and then continue the fight against the criminal Putin regime and his henchmen.”
Other posts claimed the group was fighting in southeastern Ukraine, or as volunteers serving elsewhere in the country, including in Kyiv’s suburbs of Bucha and Irpin.
WHAT DOES UKRAINE SAY?
Ukrainian officials have never confirmed any ties with either group. The government in Kyiv denied involvement in this week’s Belgorod incident, calling it an act by disgruntled Russians.
When they did talk about it, officials were vague. Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said “patriots of Russia” and “people who actually rebelled against Putin’s regime” were behind the attack. Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak blamed “underground guerrilla groups” that are “composed of Russian citizens.”
In remarks to the news outlet Suspilne, Ukraine intelligence official Andrii Yusov said it was the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion.
Andrii Cherniak, another intelligence representative pointed to the fact that the two groups claimed responsibility. “This is the consequence of aggressive politics of Putin’s regime and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,” he told The Associated Press.
WHAT DOES RUSSIA SAY?
Russia calls it an incursion by saboteurs deployed by Kyiv, with officials and state media using various epithets ranging from “militants” to “terrorists.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the Belgorod attack was a diversion, meant “to draw attention away” from Russia’s victory in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which Moscow claimed to have captured over the weekend after months of bloody fighting.
Asked Tuesday about claims that the invaders were ethnic Russians, Peskov insisted that “these are Ukrainian militants from Ukraine.”
“There are lots of ethnic Russians in Ukraine, but these are still Ukrainian militants,” Peskov said.
Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said more than 70 “Ukrainian terrorists” were killed in Russia’s operation. He also referred to the attackers as “nationalists.”
Russian state TV reported the invaders were from Ukraine’s armed forces. One report alleged the attackers used U.S. military equipment despite Washington’s assurances its weapons won’t be used for attacks on Russia.
WHAT’S THE TRUTH?
It’s hard to know. Analysts and commentators say both Russia and Ukraine would likely benefit from its own version of the events.
The British Defense Ministry tweeted Tuesday that “Russia will almost certainly use these incidents to support the official narrative that it is the victim in the war.”
Russian state media coverage appears to support this notion, with its allegations that U.S. weapons were used in the attack and the general tone of some reports that overlaid video from the region with tense, dramatic music.
For Kyiv, it’s beneficial “to take up the position of an observer and not admit its involvement,” said Ukrainian military analyst Oleh Zhdanov.
“The fact is that the war is happening on Russian territory, the Kremlin is being clearly indicated that Russians are not the only ones who can employ hybrid (warfare) methods,” Zhdanov told AP.
The involvement of the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion should serve as signs that “there are forces inside Russia who can resist Putin’s regime,” he said.
At the same time, the Belgorod attack “showed Russia’s helplessness,” Zhdanov said.
“Russia turned out to be completely unprepared -– neither its security forces, nor border guards, nor special services were prepared for hostilities on their own turf. The myth that Russia keeps its border locked has been busted,” he added.
Some Russian voices echoed that sentiment. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military contractor, used the incident as yet another chance to bash the Russian Defense Ministry for not adequately protecting the border.
Alexander Kots, military correspondent with the pro-Kremlin newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda, also raised questions on his Telegram page.
“What’s with our technical equipment of the border, surveillance systems, motion detection systems?” he asked. “What’s with mining of the potentially dangerous areas? What’s with anti-tank equipment? Why did an enemy armored group breach deep into our territory?”
These are the questions “to which there are no answers,” Kots said. “To be more accurate, there are, but they’re very unpleasant.”
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Karmanau reported from Tallinn and Arhirova reported from Kyiv, Ukraine.
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RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho Players Community Theatre is proud to announce that they have structured their fall fundraiser to help local families in a big way. They’re now asking for locals to come together to help.
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Bobbi Huber, a marketing chairperson from the theatre, says they have big plans to help the community this holiday season. “Our group is collecting 31 Christmas trees and donating them to local families that are in need,” Huber says. The theatre is working with organizations such as Haven House and the Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc. to find people that need assistance.
On December 10, the RRPCT is working with the Rio Rancho True Value to host an event where they will be displaying all of the trees they are collecting and redecorating. The event will feature Santa Claus and food vendors and at the end, the families chosen will take home their trees.
For more information on the RRPCT and to get involved, head to their website. | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/rio-rancho-players-community-theatre-collecting-trees-for-families-in-need/ | 2022-10-11 18:19:39 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/rio-rancho-players-community-theatre-collecting-trees-for-families-in-need/ |
The rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for a lavish lifestyle including private jets, exotic car rentals, a luxury vacation rental and even expensive designer puppies.
Under a deal with prosecutors, the 27-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is Herbert Wright III, entered a guilty plea in federal court in Springfield, Massachusetts, to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed several counts of aggravated identity theft.
He also agreed to forfeit nearly $140,000, the amount he benefited from what prosecutors have said was a $1.5 million scheme that involved several other people.
“Mr. Wright used stolen account information as his very own unlimited funding source, using victims’ payment cards to finance an extravagant lifestyle and advance his career,” acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy said in a statement.
Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 7, and he faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. A voicemail seeking comment was left with his attorney.
From at least March 2017 until November 2018, G Herbo and his promoter, Antonio Strong, used text messages, social media messages and emails to share account information taken from dark websites, authorities said.
On one occasion, the stolen account information was used to pay for a chartered jet to fly the rapper and members of his entourage from Chicago to Austin, Texas, authorities said. On another, a stolen account was used to pay nearly $15,000 for Wright and seven others to stay several days in a six-bedroom Jamaican villa.
In court documents, prosecutors said G Herbo “used the proceeds of these frauds to travel to various concert venues and to advance his career by posting photographs and/or videos of himself on the private jets, in the exotic cars, and at the Jamaican villa.”
G Herbo also helped Strong order two designer Yorkshire terrier puppies from a Michigan pet shop using a stolen credit card and a fake Washington state driver’s license, according to the indictment. The total cost was more than $10,000, prosecutors said.
When the pet shop’s owner asked to confirm the purchase with G Herbo, Strong directed her to do so through an Instagram message, and G Herbo confirmed he was buying the puppies, authorities said.
Because the stolen credit card information was authentic, the transactions went through and it wasn’t until later that the real credit card holders noticed and reported the fraud.
G Herbo was also charged in May 2021 with lying to investigators by denying that he had any ties to Strong when in fact the two had worked together since at least 2016, prosecutors said.
Strong has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
G Herbo’s music is centered on his experiences growing up on the East Side of Chicago in a neighborhood dubbed Terror Town, including gang and gun violence.
He released his debut mix tapes “Welcome to Fazoland” and “Pistol P Project” in 2014, both named for friends who had been killed in the city. His first album was 2017’s “Humble Beast,” and his latest is “Survivor’s Remorse,” released last year.
His 2020 album “PTSD” debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.
G Herbo also started a program in Chicago called Swervin’ Through Stress, aimed at giving urban youths tools to navigate mental health crises, after publicly acknowledging his own struggle with PTSD. In 2021 he was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 music list. | https://who13.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-rapper-g-herbo-pleads-guilty-in-credit-card-fraud-that-paid-for-private-jets-and-designer-puppies/ | 2023-07-29 03:30:03 | 1 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-rapper-g-herbo-pleads-guilty-in-credit-card-fraud-that-paid-for-private-jets-and-designer-puppies/ |
Pastor consoles deputies after correctional officer dies in shooting
PERRYVILLE, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – Following the death of a Perry County correctional officer, a pastor came together with deputies to help them deal with the sudden passing.
On the evening of Wednesday, June 22, Roderick Deshawn Lewis was being booked into the Perry County Jail when he was alleged to have shot 21-year-old detention officer Jeremiah Story.
According to a news release from Arkansas State Police, Story was shot in the bathroom inside the jail where Lewis was changing into jail-issued attire. Story later died at a hospital.
Just two hours after the shooting, a local pastor, Allen Nelson, was called in to come minister to the deputies.
He told content partner KARK that when he arrived at the jail, deputies were in shock and heartbroken.
“Even a few inmates were pretty upset, shocked. I mean it just rocked the whole area,” Nelson said. “This is just not something that happens in Perryville, Arkansas.”
Even with Lewis behind bars, those in the community are still trying to process the incident.
“It’s just real sad to see a man’s life, so young, taken in that way, when he was just trying to do his job,” Nelson said. “This is a tough day and we rightly ought to be hurting with those, especially the family of this young man.”
Lewis is currently being held at the Faulkner County Jail and a capital murder charge has been filed against him.
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(NEXSTAR) — Nissan is recalling hundreds of thousands of Pathfinder SUVs after identifying an “issue involving the hood opening while driving,” the automaker says.
The recall affects approximately 322,671 Pathfinder vehicles from 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years. Nissan estimated that roughly 0.44% of the vehicles contain the defect.
Nissan alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the issue on June 13, announcing intentions to begin a voluntary recall. The automaker warned of an increased risk of crash should the hood open while Pathfinder drivers are operating the vehicles.
“The bell crank assembly lever, which actuates the secondary lock lever, may become stuck thereby preventing the secondary lock from properly engaging the secondary hood catch,” Nissan said. “If the driver inadvertently releases the primary hood latch or the hood is not closed properly, and if the bell crank lever is stuck in the open position, the hood may open without warning while the vehicle is in motion. In such cases, it could obstruct the driver’s forward view and may increase the risk of crash.”
Beginning next month, Nissan plans to recall notifications containing instructions for customers to “check the condition of the bell crank” of their vehicles, as well as options for servicing the cars.
A remedy for the issue is under development, according to the automaker.
Consumers can find more information concerning the recall via the NHTSA or at NissanUSA.com. Drivers with concerns may also reach out via the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline by dialing 1-888-327-4236. | https://wgntv.com/news/recalls/nissan-recalling-over-300000-pathfinders-due-to-risk-of-hood-opening-while-driving/ | 2022-06-29 17:11:05 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/recalls/nissan-recalling-over-300000-pathfinders-due-to-risk-of-hood-opening-while-driving/ |
In last year’s playoffs, the Bills and Chiefs played one of the greatest games in NFL history, but it was a game that left many fans feeling unfulfilled: It ended with the Chiefs receiving the overtime kickoff and scoring the game-winning touchdown on the opening possession. Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who had played a brilliant game, never touched the ball in overtime.
This year, that won’t happen: The NFL changed its playoff overtime rules in the offseason, and now postseason games won’t end with a touchdown on the opening possession of overtime.
Now if a team scores a touchdown on the first possession of overtime, it will line up to kick an extra point or attempt a two-point conversion. Then that team will kick off, and the other team will get a chance to score a touchdown. If that team does score a touchdown, it will line up for an extra point or two-point conversion of its own. It’s possible that the game can end at that point: For instance, if the first team kicked an extra point, the second team can try a game-ending two-point conversion attempt. But if the score remains tied after both teams’ touchdowns, at that point the team that scored the second touchdown would kick off again, and from there on it would be sudden-death overtime.
The new rules could lead to some new strategies: Some coaches may actually prefer to kick off to begin overtime, on the thinking that they’d rather know what the other team has done when they get the ball, and know if they need to play for a touchdown or can settle for a field goal. Some coaches may be more aggressive about going for two after a touchdown.
There is still one scenario in which both teams don’t get a possession in overtime: If the team kicking off
to start overtime scores a safety on the receiving team’s initial possession, the team that kicked off is the winner without ever possessing the ball. For instance, if the kickoff returner gets tackled deep in his own territory, and then on the next play the quarterback is sacked in his own end zone, that safety ends the game.
Unlike regular-season overtime, which is 10 minutes long, playoff overtime is essentially starting a new game: Teams will play 15-minute periods until there is a winner. If there’s been no winner after two 15-minute periods, there will be another kickoff to start the third overtime period, although there won’t be a halftime break between periods. Needing to go to a third overtime period has never happened in NFL history. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfls-new-postseason-overtime-rule-means-game-doesnt-end-with-a-td-on-first-possession | 2023-06-30 09:29:17 | 0 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfls-new-postseason-overtime-rule-means-game-doesnt-end-with-a-td-on-first-possession |
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A Sylacauga man is facing burglary charges Friday after allegedly breaking into a vacant residence in Childersburg.
Benjamin Dee-Wayne Paugh, 22, was arrested by Childersburg Police on a charge of burglary in the third degree. Bond was set at $7,500 by Circuit Judge Will Hollingsworth.
According to Childersburg Police Lt. Kevin Koss, Paugh forced his way into the vacant house and was beginning to stack up items inside with the apparent intent to steal them. The owner of the house was alerted by a surveillance system, and confronted Paugh as he tried to flee. He was arrested a short time later.
Burglary in the third degree is a class C felony in Alabama, punishable upon conviction by one year and one day to 10 years in prison. | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/dh_news/sylacauga-man-accused-of-breaking-into-childersburg-residence/article_c06476c4-f980-11ec-999a-53aed57308c5.html | 2022-07-01 22:34:28 | 1 | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/dh_news/sylacauga-man-accused-of-breaking-into-childersburg-residence/article_c06476c4-f980-11ec-999a-53aed57308c5.html |
Granted, professional athletes and coaches are paid ridiculous sums of money, but since that is not going to change, it is a feel-good story for Jalen Hurts, who has signed a $255 million, five-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hurts' story is that of 5-star recruit who started for Alabama, helped it win a national championship, only to become the backup. So he transferred to Oklahoma to finish his college career.
He was taken in the second round of the NFL Draft, mostly considered a threat to beat you with his running and a medicre thrower as a quarterback.
Hurts started the last four games of his rookie season and despite going 1-3, he obviously gave the Eagles a spark.
The spark became hope his second season when he started all 15 games and led Philly to an 8-7 record and the playoffs.
Last season, he completed 66% of his passes for 3,701 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also rushed for 760 yards and 13 touchdowns.
The Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 38-35.
That was the final season of Hurts' rookie contract and instead of taking an option of one more year, the Eagles made him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
It's a record that probably won't last long but still, Hurts persevered, taught himself how to pass and is a premier player once again.
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This is the time of year when the NBA is watched, not as close as college basketball but with some interest.
After such great success under one of the best coaches, Steve Kerr (and good guy) Golden State looked more it belonged in the G League instead of the NBA playoffs in its second loss to Sacramento.
The Warriors had 20 turnovers and and 26 fouls, some of them silly, and one which resulted in a one-game suspension. Draymond Green stomped on Domantas Sabonis chest resulting an ejection.
The Warriors, with this current group of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Green, have never trailed 2-0 in a playoff series, and without Green, it could easily become 3-0.
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While on the subject of the NBA, the combine camp -- set for May 16-18 in Chicago -- will soon no longer an option for players hoping to be drafted.
The NBA and its players association have reached an agreement that the camp will be mandatory beginning next year.
In recent years participation had started to dry up as NBA teams scheduled one-on-one workouts with players they are interested in.
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Dez Thomas was losing weight and he was doing it the right way, by a healthy diet and working out, which he takes to a different level.
He was definitely not using a diabetes medicine that has become such a fad with the rich and famous. There is a shortage for those who actually need it.
"Nothing but fish and greens," he said was his diet.
Thomas was cleaning machines at 10 Fitness on Rodney Parham where he's an assistant manager but pulls his duties making sure the entire gym is always clean. It was in March when he was asked about the weight.
The discipline and hard work has paid off for the Hot Springs native. He's just returned from Memphis where he won the Heavyweight Division of the NPC Memphis Championship for bodybuilding and brought home the trophy for Overall Winner as well.
He made it a clean sweep by also capturing the Overall for Men's Physique.
For an encore, he went to Colorado and did the same thing in the NPC Northern Colorado Championships.
It was not a surprise Thomas wins every event he enters. He makes Adonis look like a 97-pound weakling. In addition to winning contests and helping manage 10 Fitness, he finds time to train individuals. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/apr/19/hurts-has-had-a-rise-a-fall-and-another-rise/ | 2023-04-19 08:32:18 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/apr/19/hurts-has-had-a-rise-a-fall-and-another-rise/ |
A new bipartisan immigration bill is spurring mixed reactions from lawmakers eager to reform the system following an unorthodox rollout that caught many by surprise.
The legislation, spearheaded by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas), was unveiled Wednesday, with Republican sponsors wearing blue and some Democratic sponsors in red.
The 500-page Dignity Act is seeking to become the first bipartisan immigration bill to gain traction in a decade.
But it’s packed with priorities and pitfalls for both parties, and some grumbled they were blindsided by the release of closely held legislation.
It’s a dynamic that left sponsors calling on their colleagues to give the bill a chance to be a vehicle for bipartisan reform.
“This bill is not perfect. The minute it is released we will hear … from the left and right about all the things it does and all things it lacks and leaves undone,” Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Mich.) said at the legislation’s unveiling. “But we cannot let the illusion of a perfect bill prevent us from doing what is right.”
The legislation includes significant resources for beefing up security at the border, a priority for the GOP, but primarily focuses on creating a 12-year pathway to citizenship at a $10,000 cost for those already in the U.S. — a priority for Democrats.
The legislation would also revise the process for seeking asylum, which has been at the center of the controversy around the removal of the COVID-era Title 42 rule, and create new immigration options for those seeking to come to the U.S.
It was unveiled days after the House GOP passed a border security bill without a single Democratic vote that guts asylum protections and has been deemed dead on arrival in the Senate.
Still, even the more generous reforms could draw opposition from Democrats.
Some are already expressing concern over the “humanitarian campuses” where migrants would be detained for up to 60 days while their asylum case is weighed.
“Compromise is in the eye of the beholder. Who compromised more?” said Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) when asked about the bill. “From one perspective, [it’s] from the Democrat side.”
With Congress focused on the talks to raise the debt ceiling, many members said they needed more time to digest a bill, saying they had learned of its existence at the same time as the public.
That surprise element ruffled the feathers of lawmakers who have been working on immigration issues for years or decades.
“Everybody else is really beside themselves on this,” one Democratic source told The Hill. “This bill comes out of nowhere.”
“They kept it under wraps and they pumped it out. … So both the D’s and the R’s have no idea what’s going on.”
Escobar said she’s heard those concerns directly, including from members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC).
“I have heard from a couple of folks that the preference would have been that the CHC as a whole would have had an opportunity to weigh in,” she said. “But this is a very challenging political environment, especially for Republicans who are willing to come to the table to talk about immigration reform. So we kept a pretty close hold on the language and on the bill because of the challenging political environment.”
“It’s not a reflection of a lack of respect for anyone who’s been doing this work for a long time. I’m a very deferential person. And I’ve always been a team player, but there’s a sense of urgency in communities like mine, and I think this is a good start,” she added, referring to her hometown of El Paso.
For the CHC, the bill drop came just two weeks after the caucus endorsed the reintroduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act, the White House-backed bill introduced two years ago that they see as the starting point for negotiations on immigration reform.
“I think the fact that we endorsed the U.S. Citizenship Act a week prior to that has people feeling a little bit sensitive about it,” said Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.).
While he described that bill as the “most comprehensive,” he credited Escobar and Salazar for working together.
“Bipartisanship — there’s something to be said about it, if you can make it happen,” García said.
Salazar is also expecting pushback, including from those “in my Republican Party,” noting the bill includes “tougher measures and higher penalties” than the GOP immigration bill passed earlier this month.
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), who helped craft the GOP’s border bill, said it was necessary to first secure the border before doing anything else.
“My biggest concern about that is if we’re doing something on immigration before we secure the border,” he told The Hill. “We’ve got to secure the border, otherwise we create incentives that people just continue to come.”
The bill has gotten new co-sponsors since it landed, including Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.).
“The bill, going through it, has in it many of the things that I support. It has things that I’m not happy with, and I hope to change,” he said, declining to offer specifics.
“But I understand that in order to bring immigrants forward, there has to be this type of dialogue,” he added.
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) didn’t rule out supporting the measure but said moving the legislation would be difficult with the current GOP leadership.
“I don’t really see the possibilities with the people in charge of the Republican majority and the Freedom Caucus,” he said.
“I think the important message is for Democrats to try to put some solutions on the table that maybe some Republicans are going to support. That’s where we’re at,” he said.
The sponsors of the bill seemed to welcome that suggestion.
“This Congress has been trying to fix immigration for 36 years,” Salazar said Wednesday, calling the bill a historic endeavor. “But today it’s a new day. And if any other member in both parties wants to work with us, or has a better idea, welcome. We’re more than willing to work with them.”
Some in the Senate have noticed, with Sen. Chris Coons (D-Conn.) called the Dignity Act “an important step forward.”
Even critics of the rollout gave the women spearheading the bill credit for their effort.
“I give praise and kudos for doing something bold, for kicking the tires, this is bold and gutsy, trying a different approach,” the Democratic source said. “And sometimes I think maybe this is the only way something will happen.” | https://www.ksn.com/hill-politics/unorthodox-immigration-bill-catches-both-parties-by-surprise/ | 2023-05-26 12:56:59 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/hill-politics/unorthodox-immigration-bill-catches-both-parties-by-surprise/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Earlier this year, the San Francisco Police Department doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of “The Doodler” serial killer to $200,000. Investigators are hoping to solve the more-than-four-decades-old cold case.
Who was The Doodler?
The Doodler was a serial killer believed to have been responsible for at least six murders stretching from January 1974 to June 1975.
What made him unique — and the inspiration for his name — is he would sketch his victims, whom he met at gay bars and nightclubs, before having sexual relations with them and killing them.
The Doodler was 19-25 years old at the time, Black, and around 6 feet tall, according to police.
Who did he target?
There are at least six killings police have definitively tied to The Doodler’s modus operandi, though he may have been responsible for up to 14 murders and three assaults.
According to The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes, a 2004 book examining unsolved killings, disappearances and other crimes, “when the murders began, based on discrepancies in choice of victims, authorities believed they were tracking three different serial killers.”
The encyclopedia ties The Doodler to the murders of five Tenderloin neighborhood drag queens, six men who “were selected from the sadomasochistic world of leather bars” south of Market Street, and six men who were picked up in the Castro neighborhood. The encyclopedia states that The Doodler seduced the final victims by sketching cartoon drawings of them.
Each of the men definitively believed to be victims by the SFPD were found dead outdoors in picturesque areas of San Francisco’s westside. They were:
- Gerald Cavanaugh, 49, discovered 1/27/74 at Ocean Beach
- Joseph Stevens, 27, discovered 6/25/74 at the Spreckels Lake Model Yacht Facility in Golden Gate Park
- Klaus Christmann, 31, discovered 7/7/74 at Ocean Beach
- Warren Andrews, 52, discovered 4/27/75 at Land’s End
- Frederick Capin, 32, discovered 5/12/75 at Ocean Beach
- Harald Gullberg, 66, discovered 6/4/75 at Lincoln Park
Andrews was just announced as the sixth victim this January. The victims were each found with stab wounds.
How do we know what The Doodler looked like?
The sketches provided by law enforcement come out of two attacks at the Fox Plaza apartments in downtown San Francisco, police stated this January.
“Both of the victims who were attacked lived on the same floor but did not know each other,” the SFPD states. “It was determined by homicide inspectors at the time that there was a connection between the attacks at/near Ocean Beach and the attacks at the Fox Plaza Apartments.”
One of those victims, who survived, later told police he met The Doodler at the Truck Stop diner at Market and Church streets, where The Doodler was drawing animals on a napkin. The Doodler told the victim he was going to art school to be a cartoonist. The victim himself had an art background and, having spent considerable time with The Doodler, provided police the description that led to the sketches police are using to this day.
Police had a prime suspect — but no one would testify
Three men survived Doodler attacks, according to the encyclopedia, leading police to a single suspect who didn’t confess.
According to a contemporaneous article in The San Francisco Chronicle, one of these survivors was a European diplomat who was stabbed six times. Another was an entertainer who skipped town afterward, his name lost to history (though a cold case investigator confirmed to the Chronicle in 2019 that it was not actor Rock Hudson, who was famously closeted until his death from complications from AIDS in 1985).
The survivors didn’t want to come forward because doing so would have outed them at a time when the social consequences of being gay were extremely severe, including possibly losing one’s job or being disowned by one’s family. Also, at the time of the Doodler slayings, same-sex relations were against the law in California.
But publicly tying the killing of Andrews to the Doodler, and the doubling of the previous reward offer to $200,000 (the $100,000 reward was first announced itself in 2019), may indicate investigators still believe they can get an arrest, indictment, conviction, and justice. | https://who13.com/news/national-news/police-double-reward-in-doodler-murders-cold-case/ | 2022-06-13 16:30:38 | 1 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/police-double-reward-in-doodler-murders-cold-case/ |
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jadon Jones had 18 points in Long Beach State’s 79-69 victory over CSU Bakersfield on Saturday.
Jones had six rebounds for the Beach (15-11, 9-5 Big West Conference). Amari Stroud and Marcus Tsohonis added 12 points apiece. ints.
Cameron Smith finished with 16 points for the Roadrunners (9-16, 5-9). CSU Bakersfield also got 15 points, four assists and three steals from Marvin McGhee. Travis Henson finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.
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Both teams play on Wednesday. Long Beach State visits UC Riverside while CSU Bakersfield travels to play Cal Poly.
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Supreme Court hears case of Christian mail worker who refuses to work on Sundays
Gerald Groff believes the U.S. Postal Service should have accommodated his refusal to work on Sundays
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Christian postal worker Gerald Groff wants the U.S. Supreme Court to require employers to accomodate their workers religious freedom.
On Tuesday, he stood outside the U.S. Supreme Court moments after his lawyers argued his case in front of the conservative-leaning justices. Groff believes his Christian religion should exempt him from Sunday work. But he said the U.S. Postal Service forced him to work.
“It’s important to stand for what you believe and follow it and I hope that the court will stand with us today,” said Groff.
“No American ever should have to choose between their faith and their job,” said Kelly Shackelford, President of First Liberty Institute, who is part of Groff’s legal team in the case of Groff v DeJoy.
Read more on the case of Gerald E. Groff, Petitioner v Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General
Groff said the issue started in 2016 when the Quarryville, Pennsylvania post office began Sunday deliveries for Amazon. Groff transferred to a different office in Holtwood, to avoid the Sunday work. But Holtwood eventually started Sunday deliveries too. Groff said at first he was exempt. But later, he was required to work. So Groff quit in 2019.
“Mr. Groff was willing to work extra shifts on Saturday and holidays and double shifts during the day. So it was not an issue where Mr. Groff was working less and his employers, his coworkers were working more,” said lawyer Aaron Streett of Baker Botts, who also represented Groff.
The Department of Justice, who argued the case for the U.S. Postal Service, said Groff’s request did put a burden on other employees and it was costly for the post office.
“His absences created direct, concrete burdens on other carriers who had to stay on their ships longer to get the mail delivered. That caused problems with the timely delivery of mail and actually produced employee retention problems with one carrier quitting and another carrier transferring and another carrier filing a union grievance. That is an undue hardship,” Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General Counsel of Record for the DOJ, told the Supreme Court.
University of Virginia constitutional law expert, Douglas Laycock, believes it’s a constitutional gray area.
“The judicial standard for the last 40 years has not been what Congress enacted. The standard, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is our main employment discrimination statute says employers cannot discriminate based on religion. Religion includes all aspects of religious belief and practice. If the employer can accommodate the employee’s religious practice without undue hardship to the business. So the question is what counts as an undue hardship?” said Laycock.
Laycock said the 1977 Supreme Court case called Trans World Airlines v. Hardison defined undue hardship as anything that imposes more than a minor cost on a business.
On religion cases, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett are typically part of the courts conservative block. They were among the justices who noted the court could expand the definition. But, they raised concern over issues of morale and potential costs.
“I mean, you might have many religious people in a workplace seeking the same accommodation for Sundays off or other kinds of accommodations. And I guess it seems to me, as Justice Kavanaugh said, morale can be very important,” said Barrett.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia typically gets two rainy seasons per year. The first, called the Gu rains, usually start in late March or April and last until June. The second round of rains, known as the Deyr, generally produce less precipitation and arrive in October or November.
But Somalia's last four rainy seasons have failed. And there's a fear that the current Deyr rains, which end most years by early January, may fail too.
The United Nations warns that next year, nearly half of Somalia's population could be in what it labels a "critical food crisis," with full-on famine conditions in some of the hardest-hit parts of the country. The effects of a two-year drought — thought to be the worst in 40 years — are being felt across this East African nation, home to some 17 million people.
"Livestock are dying. Cereal harvests are failing," says Petroc Wilton, a spokesperson for the World Food Programme in Somalia. "There is a massive hunger crisis gripping the country right now."
Millions of Somalis are going hungry, he says.
Children are suffering from severe malnutrition and wasting
In Mogadishu, the capital, the pediatric wards at the government-run Banadir Hospital are filled with malnourished children. Some are bloated from a severe form of malnutrition called kwashiorkor.
"At the moment, we are looking at maybe 1.8 million children suffering from acute malnutrition" in the coming months, warns Victor Chinyama, UNICEF's spokesperson in Somalia. "About half a million of these are in danger of dying because they have a more severe form of malnutrition called wasting."
Two-year-old Deeqle Ibrahim is one of them. He's so thin that his eyes are sunk in their sockets. He's become so weak that the hospital staff must feed him through a tube.
"From the long starvation, he's lost all his muscles, his fats. He cannot swallow properly," says Dr. Mohamed Yasin Hirey, standing next to the emaciated boy's bedside in the pediatric malnutrition intensive care unit. "This child is two years old and his weight is only 5.4 [kilograms]" — just under 12 pounds. "This is the weight of a normal two-month-old."
The fight for survival
The doctor says Deeqle should weigh two to three times this much. Deegle's mother, Meral Ibrahim, sits beside him on the bed. She fans her son with her shawl. Ibrahim says he became ill nearly a month ago, with severe diarrhea, fever and vomiting. He grew thinner and thinner. Finally, she says, she made the 60-mile journey with him from their village to Mogadishu, to seek help.
Hirey says his unit is seeing more and more cases of wasting like Deeqle's.
"For the last six months, the number of cases dramatically increased," he says.
As long as the children don't have other complications like cholera, measles or tuberculosis, he says they respond well to treatment, which includes nasal feeding tubes, IV drips, antibiotics and special high-nutrient formula milk.
Hirey says Banadir Hospital admits roughly 20 malnourished children a day. The malnutrition ICU has six beds, all full on Dec. 12, the day NPR visited. Some patients who are in better condition than Deeqle stay in an adjacent ward. Other malnourished children are treated in an outpatient clinic. Their caregivers are supplied with a high-calorie, peanut-based supplement called Plumpy'Nut, which can help the children regain weight quickly.
Climate change, militancy, COVID and Ukraine's war all compound this crisis
Adding to the crisis, the Islamist militant group al-Shabaab is blocking international relief efforts in areas of Somalia it controls.
The crop failures have come as battles between the government and al-Shabaab have forced hundreds of thousands of Somalis to seek food aid and basic shelter in camps set up for internally displaced people. UNICEF estimates that the current drought has displaced more than 1.1 million people.
And there have been plenty of other challenges as well: a locust infestation that destroyed crops in 2020, the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which has driven up food prices.
Climate change is also exacting a toll. Somalia has suffered droughts throughout its history, Chinyama with UNICEF says, but now they are more frequent.
"So, for example, now in 2022, we have a drought. The last one was in 2017," he says. "And if you recall in 2011, there was a famine in which about 260,000 people lost their lives."
In the short term, Chinyama says agencies such as his are focused on Somalia's current food crisis. But they also are looking for ways for the country to adapt to a new reality in which rainfall becomes less predictable than ever.
For now, with shorter intervals between droughts, Somalis have less time to rebuild their decimated livestock herds, less time to reestablish crops — and less time to recover before next disaster strikes.
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By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer
Nike has parted ways with Kyrie Irving.
The shoe giant announced Friday night that it will halt its relationship with the Brooklyn guard, who has been suspended by the Nets for what the team called a repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”
The Nets made that move Thursday, and a day later, Nike made its decision as well.
“At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism,” the Beaverton, Oregon-based company said. “To that end, we’ve made the decision to suspend our relationship with Kyrie Irving effective immediately and will no longer launch the Kyrie 8.”
Irving has had a signature line with Nike since 2014.
“We are deeply saddened and disappointed by the situation and its impact on everyone,” Nike said.
Irving signed with Nike in 2011, shortly after becoming the No. 1 pick in that year’s NBA draft. Irving’s first signature shoe was released three years later, and the popularity of the Kyrie line led to him making a reported $11 million annually just from the Nike endorsement.
The Kyrie 8 was expected to be released in the next week. Previous models of his shoes were still for sale on the Nike website Friday night.
Nike’s decision came a day after the Nets handed down their suspension, which will last at least five games, and after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he wanted an apology from Irving over his decision to post a link to the documentary “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” — a film that contains antisemitic material.
Irving defended his right to post what he wants, then refused to give a direct answer when asked Thursday if he has antisemitic beliefs. Later, hours after the Nets issued their suspension, Irving posted an apology on Instagram for not explaining the specific beliefs he agreed and disagreed with when he posted the documentary.
“To All Jewish families and Communities that are hurt and affected from my post, I am deeply sorry to have caused you pain, and I apologize,” Irving wrote. “I initially reacted out of emotion to being unjustly labeled Anti-Semitic, instead of focusing on the healing process of my Jewish Brothers and Sisters that were hurt from the hateful remarks made in the Documentary.”
Irving becomes the second prominent celebrity in less than two weeks to lose a major shoe deal over antisemitism. Adidas was forced to part ways with Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — late last month, a move the German company said would result in about $250 million in losses this year after stopping production of its line of Yeezy products as well as halting payments to Ye and his companies.
For weeks, Ye made antisemitic comments in interviews and on social media, including a Twitter post that he would soon go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” an apparent reference to the U.S. defense readiness condition scale known as DEFCON.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, (AP) — Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida was scratched from Wednesday night's lineup at Tampa Bay due to right hamstring tightness.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the Japanese slugger felt discomfort while running Tuesday, but Cora didn't rule out a return by Friday.
“He showed up here, he tried to run,” Cora said. “Obviously, if it's later in the season probably we'll push him to do it (play) and he'll be OK to do it, but doesn't make sense playing him tonight.”
Yoshida, a two-time batting champion in Japan's Pacific League, joined the Red Sox in December after agreeing to a $90 million, five-year contract.
He is the 10th Japanese-born player to play for the Red Sox but joined Dave Roberts (2004) as the only position players.
Among the lineup adjustments were moving Kiké Hernández from shortstop to center field, and having Bobby Dalbec start at shortstop. It is Dalbec's second big league start at shortstop, and fourth appearance overall. ___ More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/boston-s-masataka-yoshida-scratched-with-17893857.php | 2023-04-12 21:17:27 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/boston-s-masataka-yoshida-scratched-with-17893857.php |
LIVE: White House COVID-19 Response Team holds briefing; Democratic, GOP Senate bargainers agree on $10B to fight COVID
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate bargainers have reached an agreement on a slimmed-down $10 billion package for countering COVID-19 with treatments, vaccines and other steps, but both parties’ bargainers ended up dropping all funding to help nations abroad combat the pandemic.
Yet a day after lawmakers announced the bipartisan accord, it was possible the measure could get entangled with an election-year battle over immigration, and it was unclear Tuesday how quickly the bill might move through Congress.
The compromise drew quick support Monday from President Joe Biden, who initially pushed for a $22.5 billion package. In a setback, he ended up settling for much less despite administration warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the disease’s continued — though diminished — spread in the U.S.
“Every dollar we requested is essential and we will continue to work with Congress to get all of the funding we need,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. “But time is of the essence. We urge Congress to move promptly on this $10 billion package.”
Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., his party’s lead bargainer, abandoned Biden’s request to include $5 billion to help countries — especially poorer ones — where the disease is still running rampant.
The inability of Biden and top Democrats to protect the additional spending they wanted came after the two parties gridlocked over GOP demands to pay for it by pulling back unspent aid from earlier pandemic measures. It also reflected the diminished political force that battling COVID-19 has this election year, two years into a pandemic that began with bipartisan support for throwing trillions of dollars at it.
Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, the lead GOP bargainer, hailed the accord as one that would address “urgent COVID needs.” He also trumpeted the measure’s savings, which he said meant it “will not cost the American people a single additional dollar.”
Still uncertain was whether objections by some Republicans might prevent the Senate from considering the bill this week, as Biden and Schumer want, before Congress begins a two-week recess.
As their price for letting the bill move quickly, Republicans were considering demanding a vote on an amendment barring Biden from lifting immigration restrictions. At least 10 GOP votes will ultimately be needed for the legislation to get the 60 votes it will need to clear the 50-50 Senate.
“We have an agreement,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in a brief interview. “The question is when will we be able to process the bill, and honestly that’s just not clear yet.”
Some Republicans want an election-year vote on retaining curbs imposed by then-President Donald Trump during the height of the pandemic in 2020 that’s let authorities immediately expel migrants crossing the border from Mexico for public health reasons.
The ban is due to end May 23. And while Democrats largely favor immigration, the lifting of the restrictions could cause political problems for moderates due to the massive increase in migrants that its lapse would prompt.
In the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and many liberals have criticized the ejection of global assistance. But leaders signaled they were ready to accept compromise.
While short of Biden’s agreement full request, “this package will fulfill immediate needs to secure more vaccines, boosters, testing and therapeutics to keep the pandemic at bay – and it must be enacted as quickly as possible,” Pelosi set in a statement released overnight.
Schumer said members of both parties want to craft a second spending measure this spring that could include funds to battle COVID-19 and hunger overseas and more assistance for Ukraine as it continues battling the Russian invasion. The fate of such a measure is uncertain.
Romney also suggested an openness to considering future money. “While this agreement does not include funding for the U.S. global vaccination program, I am willing to explore a fiscally responsible solution to support global efforts in the weeks ahead,” he said.
The agreement comes with BA.2, the new omicron variant, expected to spark a fresh increase in U.S. cases. Around 980,000 Americans and over 6 million people worldwide have died from COVID-19.
At least half the agreement’s $10 billion would be used to research and produce therapeutics to treat the disease, according to fact sheets from Schumer and Romney.
The money would also be used to buy vaccines and tests. At least $750 million would be used to research new COVID-19 variants and to expand vaccine production, the descriptions said.
Administration officials have said the government has run out of money to finance COVID-19 testing and treatments for people without insurance. They’ve also said funds are running low for boosters, vaccines focused on specific variants, free monoclonal antibody treatments and care for people with immune system weaknesses.
The deal is also a reduction from a $15 billion version that both parties’ leaders negotiated last month. Pelosi abandoned that plan after Democratic lawmakers rejected proposed cuts in state pandemic aid to help pay for the package.
The measure is fully paid for by pulling back unspent funds from previous pandemic relief bills that have been enacted, bargainers said.
Fact sheets said that includes savings from funds protecting aviation manufacturing jobs, assisting entertainment venues shuttered by the pandemic, helping states extend credit to small businesses and aiding agriculture.
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Thursday Forecast: A “slightly” better chance for some much-needed rain...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As we get closer to the “unofficial” start of summer and the Memorial Day holiday weekend...a summer-like weather pattern is already here...
Mild-to-warm temperatures and “spotty” precipitation chances will highlight your forecasts over the coming days. While rainfall with this weather pattern is NOT expected to be widespread or all that significant in most locations...we will maintain at least “small” precipitation chances almost every day through Memorial Day Monday. There will be some “exceptions” to the aforementioned weather scenario...including a much better chance for periods of showers-and-thunderstorms in western and central Nebraska according to the latest weather models. Eastern Nebraska...including the Lincoln-area...is much less likely to see these “rainy periods”...but small precipitation chances will be included in most of our daily forecasts. Thursday looks like the “best” chance for some scattered showers-and-thunderstorms around here...but that “chance” is still just 30%.
At his point...the severe weather threat through Friday looks low...but beyond that into the weekend, conditions will need to be monitored by those with outdoor plans like camping...fishing...or golfing.
A mild-to-warm temperature regime will remain firmly entrenched across 10-11 Country over the next several days...with daytime highs expected to reach the 70s and 80s. The cooler readings will be found over western Nebraska where the better rain chances and more persistent cloud cover will be found. Parts of eastern Nebraska may even “threaten” 90° a time or two by Sunday-Monday. Overnight lows should remain seasonably mild as well...mainly in the 50s-to-lower 60s.
As we peer down the forecast road beyond the holiday...weather conditions are not expected to change all that much. Our latest 7-Day Outlook will continue to advertise seasonably warm temperatures and occasional shower-and-thunderstorm “chances” that remain unimpressive to this forecaster. The 8-to-14 Day Temperature Outlook continues to give most of Nebraska a “better-than-average chance” for ABOVE NORMAL readings for the first week of June...and the 8-to-14 Day Precipitation Outlook continues to indicate that the most likely area to see ABOVE NORMAL rainfall will be in the west.
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Andy Dalton is expected to start at quarterback for New Orleans when the Saints host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, while receiver Michael Thomas has been ruled out for a second straight game because of his foot injury.
“I think it’s going to be Andy," Saints coach Dennis Allen said Friday after Dalton took first-team practice snaps for the third day this week while season-opening starter Jameis Winston continued his recovery from back and ankle injuries.
Dalton made his first start for New Orleans in last week's 28-25 loss to Minnesota in London, completing 20 of 28 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown without an interception. Dalton was sacked twice and turned the ball over on a fumble.
“Andy did a nice job. I thought he performed well in the game,” Allen said. “That’s why Andy’s here, is because he’s a proven vet and we feel like we can go in and play good football with him running the team.”
Dalton, 35, is in his 12th season and first with the Saints. He looked accurate and decisive in both his preseason appearances and in much of his lone regular-season game with New Orleans.
“I feel really good about where I’m at in this offense and just the understanding of everything,” Dalton said. "Now, for us, it’s just about going out and executing and making sure everyone’s on the same page.”
Last week, Dalton was missing dynamic running back Alvin Kamara as well as Thomas. Kamara, who has missed two of New Orleans' previous three games with a rib injury, has said he is ready to play this week.
“Everything doesn’t always have to be perfect and he can find a way to make plays,” Dalton said of Kamara. "He can do so much. ... Any time you get the ball in his hands you know something positive Is going to happen.”
Winston started New Orleans' first three games despite being injured during a Week 1 comeback victory at Atlanta. But the offense was largely stagnant.
Winston has completed 63.5% of his passes for 858 yards and four TDs. He has thrown five interceptions and been sacked 11 times.
Allen did not forecast when Winston might be ready to return.
“I think he’s getting better,” Allen said. “The most important thing is to get him healthy so we’re not riding that roller coaster each and every week. That’ll kind of be the plan moving forward and we’ll see where he’s at next week.”
The Saints also ruled second-year defensive end Payton Turner (chest) and veteran safety P.J. Williams (quadriceps) out of Sunday's game.
Starting left guard Andrus Peat returned to practice this week from a concussion and could return against Seattle.
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Annual Raises, Health Care, and Much More Secured for 150 Drivers
MANASSAS, Va., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 639 members voted overwhelmingly to ratify an agreement with Keolis Transportation, the contractor for OmniRide. The ratification puts an end to a strike authorized on February 13, after months of unproductive negotiations, and re-instates public transportation for residents of Prince William and Stafford counties.
"Authorizing a strike is always a last resort," said Bill Davis, Local 639 Secretary-Treasurer. "However, it's clear that OmniRide drivers would not have been able to secure a fair contract without taking to the picket line. Thanks to our members' determination and patience over the last six months, we were able to secure a strong contract for OmniRide drivers, one that should set the standard for the rest of the industry."
This new contract is the first contract the workers have ratified with Keolis Transportation, and it covers 150 bus drivers in Manassas and Woodbridge. It includes annual raises, health care benefits, matching funds for drivers' 401k plans, holiday pay, and a 40-hour work week guarantee for most members.
Teamsters Local 639 has represented workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia since 1934. For more information go to teamsters639.com/.
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Facebook is letting violent hate speech slip through its controls in Kenya as it has in other countries, according to a new report from the nonprofit groups Global Witness and Foxglove.
It is the third such test of Facebook’s ability to detect hateful language — either via artificial intelligence or human moderators — that the groups have run, and that the company has failed.
The ads, which the groups submitted both in English and in Swahili, spoke of beheadings, rape and bloodshed. They compared people to donkeys and goats. Some also included profanity and grammatical errors. The Swahili language ads easily made it through Facebook’s detection systems and were approved for publication.
As for the English ads, some were rejected at first, but only because they contained profanities and mistakes in addition to hate speech. Once the profanities were removed and grammar errors fixed, however, the ads — still calling for killings and containing obvious hate speech — went through without a hitch.
“We were surprised to see that our ads had for the first time been flagged, but they hadn’t been flagged for the much more important reasons that we expected them to be,” said Nienke Palstra, senior campaigner at London-based Global Witness.
The ads were never posted to Facebook. But the fact that they easily could have been shows that despite repeated assurances that it would do better, Facebook parent Meta still appears to regularly fail to detect hate speech and calls for violence on its platform.
Global Witness said it reached out to Meta after its ads were accepted for publication but did not receive a response. On Thursday, however, Global Witness said it did receive a response earlier in July but it was lost in a spam folder. Meta also confirmed Thursday it sent a response.
“We’ve taken extensive steps to help us catch hate speech and inflammatory content in Kenya, and we’re intensifying these efforts ahead of the election. We have dedicated teams of Swahili speakers and proactive detection technology to help us remove harmful content quickly and at scale,” Meta said in a statement. “Despite these efforts, we know that there will be examples of things we miss or we take down in error, as both machines and people make mistakes. That’s why we have teams closely monitoring the situation and addressing these errors as quickly as possible.”
Each time Global Witness has submitted ads with blatant hate speech to see if Facebook’s systems would catch it, the company failed to do so. In Myanmar, one of the ads used a slur to refer to people of east Indian or Muslim origin and call for their killing. In Ethiopia, the ads used dehumanizing hate speech to call for the murder of people belonging to each of Ethiopia’s three main ethnic groups — the Amhara, the Oromo and the Tigrayans.
Why ads and not regular posts? That’s because Meta claims to hold advertisements to an “even stricter” standard than regular, unpaid posts, according to its help center page for paid advertisements.
Meta has consistently refused to say how many content moderators it has in countries where English is not the primary language. This includes moderators in Kenya, Myanmar and other regions where material posted on the company’s platforms has been linked to real-world violence.
Kenya is readying for a national election in August. On July 20, Meta posted a detailed blog post on how it is preparing for the country’s election, including establishing an “operations center” and removing harmful content.
“In the six months leading up to April 30, 2022, we took action on more than 37,000 pieces of content for violating our Hate Speech policies on Facebook and Instagram in Kenya. During that same period, we also took action on more than 42,000 pieces of content that violated our Violence & Incitement policies,” wrote Mercy Ndegwa, director of public policy in East & Horn of Africa.
Global Witness said it resubmitted two of its ads, one in English and one in Swahili, after Meta published its blog post to see if anything has changed. Once again, the ads went through.
“If you’re not catching these 20 ads, this 37,000 number that you are celebrating, that is probably the tip of the iceberg. You have to think that there’s a lot that’s (slipping through) your filter,” Palstra said.
The Global Witness report follows a separate study from June that found that Facebook has failed to catch Islamic State group and al-Shabab extremist content in posts aimed at East Africa. The region remains under threat from violent attacks as Kenya prepares to vote. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/in-a-3rd-test-facebook-still-fails-to-block-hate-speech/ | 2022-07-29 13:47:58 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/in-a-3rd-test-facebook-still-fails-to-block-hate-speech/ |
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he recently told U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to bring WikiLeaks founder and Australian citizen Julian Assange’s prosecution to a close.
Albanese’s comments Wednesday to Parliament appear to be an escalation of Australia’s diplomatic pressure on the United States to drop spying charges against the 51-year-old who is resisting extradition from Britain.
“I have raised this personally with representatives of the United States government. My position is clear and has been made clear to the U.S. administration: That it is time that this matter be brought to a close,” Albanese told Parliament.
“This is an Australian citizen," Albanese added. "I don’t have sympathy for Mr. Assange’s actions on a whole range of matters, but … you have to reach a point whereby what is the point of … continuing this legal action which could be caught up now for many years into the future?”
Albanese did not say whether he discussed Assange directly with Biden when the pair held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines a Cambodian summit two weeks ago. But Albanese said he had advocated for Assange “recently in meetings.”
Albanese compared Assange’s treatment to that of former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who the prime minister said was "now able to participate freely in U.S. society.”
U.S. prosecutors allege Assange helped Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk. Then-U.S. President Barack Obama commuted Manning’s 35-year sentence to seven years, which allowed her release in 2017.
International news outlets that cooperated with WikiLeaks to publish confidential U.S. State Department cables in 2010 — The New York Times, The Guardian, Le Monde, El Pais and DER SPIEGEL — published an open letter this week calling for Assange’s prosecution to be dropped.
Albanese spoke in response to independent lawmaker Monique Ryan's question if the Australian government would intervene to bring Assange home.
Albanese’s government has been circumspect about Assange’s prosecution since it was elected in May. Ministers’ criticisms have been restrained to phrases such as the case had “dragged on for too long.”
When the British government approved Assange’s extradition in June, Albanese resisted calls that he publicly demand the United States drop the prosecution.
“There are some people who think that if you put things in capital letters on Twitter and put an exclamation mark, that somehow makes it more important. It doesn’t,” Albanese at the time.
“I intend to lead a government that engages diplomatically and appropriately with our partners,” Albanese added. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Australia-steps-up-calls-for-US-to-drop-WikiLeaks-17620127.php | 2022-11-30 09:07:21 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Australia-steps-up-calls-for-US-to-drop-WikiLeaks-17620127.php |
BONITA BEACH, Fla. — Deputies arrested two men for looting the Bonita Beach Bay Club.
On Saturday, Pasco Sheriff’s Office noticed both men removing composite wood decking from the club. Deputies decided to make contact and began an investigation. When deputies contacted the manager of the property, this one stated that nobody was given permission to access or remove materials.
Elcido Tamayo, 47, and Domingo Martinez,49, were acting weird and suspicious before deputies decided to detain them.
At this time, Tamayo and Martinez are arrested for grand theft, possession of burglary tools, and loitering and prowling. | https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/10/16/duo-arrested-for-looting-bonita-beach-club/ | 2022-10-18 11:31:47 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/10/16/duo-arrested-for-looting-bonita-beach-club/ |
SHANGHAI, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asieris Pharmaceuticals (688176), a global biopharma company specializing in discovering, developing and commercializing innovative drugs, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its oral drug APL-1401 for the treatment of moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
The company will begin enrollment soon for this clinical study in the United States, and will submit an CTA application to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China in the near future.
The study is a randomized, double-blind Phase Ib study evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of APL-1401 in patients with moderate to severely active UC .
UC is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of the colon. The disease causes superficial mucosal inflammation in a continuous fashion extending from the rectum to the more proximal colon, to varying degrees. The overall incidence and prevalence of UC are reported to be 1.2-20.3 and 7.6-245 cases per 100,000 people for the years from 2000 to 2011. The annual incidence of UC ranged from 8.8 to 23.1 per 100,000 people per year in North America, and 0.6 to 24.3 per 100,000 people per year in Europe. In China, the incidence of UC is on the rise and is about 1.45 to 2.0 per 100,000 people per year.
The inflammatory nature of UC can result in continuous bowel damage with increased risks of hospitalizations, surgeries, and colorectal cancer. The goal of UC treatment focuses on improving the patients' quality of life, inducing and maintaining clinical remission, achieving steroid-free remission, and minimizing the risk of cancer. There is currently no cure for UC, and there remains an unmet medical need for patients with UC.
"We are pleased to be granted IND approval for APL-1401 for the treatment of UC by the FDA. As the world's first oral drug that modulates neurotransmitters to suppress inflammation independently developed by Asieris, APL-1401 will hopefully provide a new treatment for UC patients," commented Dr. John Zhuang, Chief Operation Officer at Asieris, "APL-1401 was born from Asieris's technology platform for immune regulation. We expect to get safety data and preliminary efficacy signal in this clinical study as soon as possible to support the subsequent clinical development of the product and clinical studies for other indications. Asieris remains committed to exploring cutting-edge technologies for innovative treatment mechanisms to respond to urgent medical needs and provide patients with more treatment options."
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Once upon a time, a man in Ontario was rummaging through the backseat of a white car. I don't know what he was looking for, but one day, he would become known as Tripod Man. Tripod Man earned his nickname not because of his photography skills but because someone at Google stitched together images of him in such a way that he, himself, looked like a tripod. Then they published the photos on the internet.
This is the chaos of Google Street View.
For engineers at Google, the goal of Street View is clear. Drive, bike, walk and sail across the world with a camera, take pictures of everything along the way and stitch them together to make a 360-degree view of various locations for the world to enjoy on the internet. Camels in the way? Doesn't matter. Waterslides the only means of travel? Someone's going in. Panoramic images not lining up perfectly? Tripod Man.
There's even a 360 of the International Space Station on "Street" View -- on this corner of the internet, the sky is, in fact, not the limit. And now, Neal Agarwal, a developer better known by his online persona neal.fun, has taken the messy beauty of Google Street View and turned it into a clever online program that can eat up hours of your time.
It's called the Wonders of Street View, and at the click of a button, this site will bring you to hundreds of serendipitously creepy, spectacular, artistic, strange and mind-blowing byproducts of Google's revolutionary mapping system. Arguably the best parts.
"I spent a few weeks compiling a list of weird and interesting locations from articles and listicles, and then I tried to find them on Google Street View," Agarwal told me. "Other people have also shared weird spots and anomalies they've found on street view over the years, and so I tried to find those and include them too. I think I've spent dozens of hours on street view in the past month."
I mean, while flipping through, I managed to catch a glimpse of an abandoned mining town in Montana that seriously resembles one of the settings in Red Dead Redemption II. In Kenya, I saw an adorable crew of elephants taking shade under a tree while Google's Street View camera passed by. And I love that somewhere in this world is an amusement park called Pistachio Land, home to the world's largest pistachio.
Dragging your view down in the sandy dunes of Abu Dhabi will show you that the tech giant was so dedicated to the bit that it propped some cameras on a camel's back to capture the full glory of the UAE. In Finland, there appears to be a field of colorfully garbed scarecrows fit for both a Disney movie and a nightmare.
It's simultaneously enriching and relaxing to keep clicking through Agarwal's collection of Google Street View Hall of Famers.
"I think Street View represents our dream of wanting to travel the world from the comfort of our home," Agarwal said. "I remember spending hours on Street View as a teenager exploring different countries and learning so much. I wanted the site to give a similar feeling to StumbleUpon, where it feels like you're just stumbling on cool places in the world."
If you aren't familiar with StumbleUpon, several years ago it was considered something of a cure for boredom. All you had to do was go to the StumbleUpon website, click a button and a cool corner of the internet would show up on your screen. There were unique games, research articles and random sites that changed colors when you pressed different arrow keys. It was just the kind of place where programs such as Agarwal's -- including this asteroid launch simulator -- might be stumbled upon.
As of now, Agarwal said Wonders of Street View has about 300 locations to search through. "The site embeds the views from Google Maps," he said. "I definitely want to keep adding more street views! If anyone finds anything cool on street view, feel free to send it my way."
When asked for his favorite location as of yet, Agarwal said that even though the most breathtaking view is one from the ISS, his number one is what's known as The Instant Ramen Tunnel at the Cup and Noodle Museum in Japan.
"A close second," Agarwal said, "would be Tripod Man." | https://www.cnet.com/science/google-street-view-has-an-extremely-weird-side-how-to-find-it/ | 2023-01-27 23:04:41 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/science/google-street-view-has-an-extremely-weird-side-how-to-find-it/ |
Michigan police charge teen boys in high school honor student Jack Snyder's carjacking murder
Jack Snyder offered the boys, who were walking in freezing weather conditions, a ride when they allegedly killed him
Michigan authorities have arrested and charged two teenage boys, ages 13 and 14, in connection with the carjacking and murder of Battle Creek Central High School honors student Jack Snyder.
Snyder was shot to death on Feb. 17 on the corner of Battle Creek Avenue and Capital Avenue SW in Battle Creek, Michigan, when he offered a ride to the two young suspects as he was driving home from his girlfriend's house around midnight.
"On this night, [Snyder] was trying to do what he thought was the right thing by offering a ride to these two younger kids walking in the freezing weather," Battle Creek Police Department Sgt. Chris Rabbitt told Fox News Digital. "It was a miserable night that night – cold, windy, snow, rain."
The 13-year-old and 14-year-old, however, had "evil intent," Rabbitt said, when they allegedly targeted Snyder after he offered them kindness.
DC TEEN TRIES TO CARJACK ‘GRANDMA’ BUT GETS BRUTAL REALITY CHECK: ‘YOU GOING TO JAIL’
Police initially responded to the incident at 12:11 a.m., when they found Snyder's body in the road next to his vehicle, according to police.
Detectives have recovered a handgun that they believe may be the murder weapon, though they cannot confirm until it is analyzed by forensic experts.
Witnesses said one suspect wore a black and red jacket and had long, messy hair, while the other wore a black jacket with white patches and a ski mask-style hat, a press release states.
The police department received "a significant number of tips from the community," and their search for the two suspects was "aided by surveillance camera systems at multiple locations throughout the area," allowing police to "track their movements," Rabbitt explained. Authorities arrested both teenaged suspects on Feb. 19.
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The Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney's Office confirmed the 14-year-old's name as Justice James Chimner.
Chimner is charged with felony murder, carjacking and two felony firearms charges. The 13-year-old suspect has not been identified.
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"This is an extremely tragic situation," Rabbitt said, describing Snyder as a "17-year-old young man, who was getting ready to pursue his dreams after high school, doing…all the normal things a 17-year-old would do."
"By all accounts" from those who knew him at home and in school, Snyder was "a very good kid," the sergeant explained. "…It's tragic that Jack had to lose his life and the lives of two other young boys…are ruined."
Snyder's obituary states that the 17-year-old "had a zest for life and made the world a better place with his care and love for everyone." He was a member of the National Honor Society, the American Red Cross, and Link Crew. He was also "enrolled in the EMT program through Kellogg Community College," according to his obituary.
Fox News' Haley Chi-Sing contributed to this report. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-police-charge-teen-boys-high-school-honor-student-jack-snyder-carjacking-murder | 2023-02-27 18:30:18 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-police-charge-teen-boys-high-school-honor-student-jack-snyder-carjacking-murder |
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is celebrating National Conflict Resolution Week this year along with its 75th anniversary as the nation's premier public agency for dispute resolution and conflict management.
Conflict Resolution Week is a week-long celebration to be held Oct. 17-21 and centered around Conflict Resolution Day: a national event observed annually on the third Thursday of October. It is recognized this year on Oct 20.
FMCS is marking the occasion by offering a daily series of innovative, interactive, skills-based online workshops on cutting edge conflict management practice, including in-depth examination of what FMCS has learned over the past 75 years, and an exploration on where the next 75 years may take the Agency.
With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and offices across the country, FMCS provides a wide variety of conflict prevention, management and resolution-oriented services for employers and unions across industries as well as in the private, public, and federal sectors.
FMCS is also recognized for its success facilitating and mediating complex public policy negotiations, including negotiated rulemaking processes and Native American-Federal Government negotiations, and for its robust global program, partnering with more than 60 countries to provide international consulting, training, and related services.
FMCS was created by Congress as a neutral and independent government agency upon enactment of the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act) and mandated to resolve industrial conflict and promote labor-management peace and cooperation, minimizing the impact of these disputes on the free flow of commerce. It is also authorized to offer a variety of other reimbursable services to federal agencies in numerous other areas of conflict prevention, management, and resolution.
"It is my pleasure and privilege to lead the Agency during this noteworthy diamond anniversary," said FMCS Acting Director and Chief Operating Officer Gregory Goldstein. "It is an honor to be a part of this historic celebration and reflect on our proud track record of 75 years of effective dispute resolution and conflict management services."
"Our Agency has come a long way over these seven-plus decades and our contribution to supporting labor, management, and the U.S. economy overall," Goldstein continued. "From our collective bargaining services to our grievance mediations, our trainings, reimbursable work, our arbitration services and other initiatives, FMCS provides invaluable resources across the spectrum of the labor-relations landscape."
To learn more about FMCS' Conflict Resolution Week workshops or to register, please visit https://www.fmcs.gov/services/education-and-outreach/fmcs-institute/
For more on FMCS or to request services, visit www.fmcs.gov
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Texas Super Lawyers 2022 guide honors a total of 11 ONDA attorneys for Family Law expertise
DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson (ONDA) is pleased to announce that four partners are among the state's Top 100 list of attorneys in the 2022 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. Seven other firm attorneys have also been recognized for their work in Family Law.
Name partners Keith Nelson, Scott Downing and Jeff Anderson and partner Brad LaMorgese were selected among the Top 100 attorneys in the state. They also made the Top 100 list for the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
San Antonio-based name partner Richard Orsinger was recognized among the Top 50 attorneys in Central/West Texas.
Adding to this year's Super Lawyers list are partners William Reppeto, Amber Liddell Alwais, Paula Bennett, David Housel, Paul Hewett and Holly Baird.
Each year, the Thomson Reuters peer review guide selects no more than 5 percent of the more than 100,000 attorneys practicing in Texas. The 2022 listing is compiled after independent research, surveys, peer nominations and evaluations by attorneys in the same practice areas. The 2022 guide is published in Texas Monthly and the Texas edition of Super Lawyers magazine in October and can be found online at http://www.superlawyers.com.
In addition to the above honors, Texas Super Lawyers magazine is publishing a 20th Anniversary edition, featuring the attorneys honored in the listing since its inception. Partners Richard Orsinger, Keith Nelson, Scott Downing and Jeff Anderson are among those attorneys named to the Texas Super Lawyers listing every year for the last 20 years.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, is a nationally recognized firm with a reputation for handling complex Family Law matters, including divorce, child custody and international custody disputes, as well as property division and appellate issues. All firm partners have been recognized by Super Lawyers.
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson has served families for more than 30 years. With offices in Dallas, Frisco and San Antonio, ONDA is one of Texas' largest Family Law firms. Each partner is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and each is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
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Fluid Milk and Cream — Western U.S.
Feb. 16
Farm level milk output is mixed in California. Some stakeholders report production is steady, with an uptick over the previous week, as paddocks have had time to dry up from the heavy rains California received to start 2023. Some stakeholders report production is steady to higher with the heavy rainfall not affecting cow comfort. Volumes of available milk are also reported as mixed this week.
Milk supplies in the Central Valley have tightened up with limited availability over this past week. However, milk availability was strong in the rest of the state this past week. Some stakeholders note increased production for February compared to last month from preliminary reports, but also below forecast levels for February thus far. Sellers from out of state offering spot loads at below Class prices have been reported from some contacts. All Classes have steady demand.
In Arizona, farm level milk output is unchanged. Throughout the area, milk volumes are available for processing. Demand for Class III is lighter, while demand for all other Classes is steady.
Farm level milk output in New Mexico is steady to lighter. Milk volumes are available for processing throughout the area. Demand is steady for all Classes.
In the Pacific Northwest, farm level milk output is steady, and contacts report milk levels are manageable. Stakeholders note production is at forecast levels. However, some stakeholders also note concern that farmers will lower milk output because of where milk prices are. Some stakeholders relay reduced herd sizes, but increased efficiency has kept production up. Milk is available throughout the area. Demand is steady for all Classes, and stakeholders note some sales are priced below Class prices.
In the mountain states of Idaho, Utah and Colorado, farm level milk output is steady. Although milk volumes available for processing have tightened up some, regional volumes remain ample. Demand is unchanged for all Classes. Demand is steady for condensed skim milk. Contracted loads of condensed skim milk are steady, while the spot load market has lightened in activity. Regional availability of condensed skim milk is reported as mixed by stakeholders. While some note comfortable milk volumes in plants, others note condensed skim milk is widely available.
Butter producers continue working through available cream volumes. Cream multiples moved farther apart on both ends this week.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Jakarta is congested, polluted, prone to earthquakes and rapidly sinking into the Java Sea. Now the government is in the process of leaving, moving Indonesia’s capital to the island of Borneo.
Indonesian officials say the new metropolis will be a “sustainable forest city” that puts the environment at the heart of the development and aims to be carbon-neutral by 2045.
But environmentalists warn that the capital will cause massive deforestation, threaten the habitat of endangered species such as orangutans and imperil the homes of Indigenous communities.
While access to the new capital’s site is usually limited, The Associated Press was allowed to tour parts of the site to view construction progress in early March.
Here’s a look at why the capital is moving, the government’s plans and why activists are worried about how it will impact the environment, endangered species and Indigenous communities located near the project site.
WHY IS INDONESIA MOVING ITS CAPITAL?
Jakarta is home to about 10 million people and three times that number in the greater metropolitan area. It has been described as the world’s most rapidly sinking city, and at the current rate, it is estimated that one-third of the city could be submerged by 2050. The main cause is uncontrolled ground water extraction, but it has been exacerbated by the rising Java Sea due to climate change.
Its air and groundwater are heavily polluted, it floods regularly and its streets are so clogged that it’s estimated congestion costs the economy $4.5 billion a year.
President Joko Widodo envisions the construction of a new capital as a nostrum for the problems plaguing Jakarta, reducing its population while allowing the country to start fresh with a “sustainable city.”
WHAT WILL THE NEW CAPITAL BE LIKE?
Widodo’s plan to establish the city of Nusantara — an old Javanese term meaning “archipelago” — will entail constructing government buildings and housing from scratch. Initial estimates were that over 1.5 million civil servants would be relocated to the city, some 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) northeast of Jakarta, though ministries and government agencies are still working to finalize that number.
Bambang Susantono, head of the Nusantara National Capital Authority said that the new capital city will apply the “forest city” concept, with 65% of the area being reforested.
The city is expected to be inaugurated on Aug. 17 next year to coincide with Indonesia’s Independence Day. New capital authorities said that the final stages of the city, however, likely won’t be completed until 2045, marking the nation’s hundredth anniversary.
WHY ARE ENVIRONMENTALISTS CONCERNED?
Skeptics worry, however, about the environmental impact of building a sprawling 256,000-hectare (990-square-mile) city down in Borneo’s East Kalimantan province, which is home to orangutans, leopards and a wide array of other wildlife.
Forest Watch Indonesia, an Indonesian nongovernmental organization that monitors forestry issues, warned in a November 2022 report that most of the forested areas in the new capital are “production forests” meaning permits could be granted for forestry and extractive activities that would lead to further deforestation. Until now there has been no certainty regarding the protection status of the remaining natural forests in the new capital city area, the report said.
Data analysis from AP also showed that the region can expect more days of extreme heat in years to come.
HOW ARE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IMPACTED?
At least five villages with more than 100 Indigenous Balik people are relocating because of the construction, with more villages expected to be uprooted as the building site expands.
The government said the new capital has received support from local community leaders, and has provided compensation to people whose land is being used for the city.
But Sibukdin, an Indigenous leader who like many in the country only uses one name and lives in Sepaku, a ward very close to the construction area, said community members felt compelled to take the money they were offered by the government without knowing how compensation is calculated or if it was fair, he said.
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AP photographer Achmad Ibrahim and videographer Fadlan Syam contributed to this report from East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
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CONWAY -- Pads were popping Thursday as the University of Central Arkansas' first week of fall practice continued.
The practice was the Bears' first with full pads -- something fifth-year Coach Nathan Brown was overjoyed to see.
"The first day of pads is always exciting not only just for us but any college football program," Brown said. "You get to really see what kind of team you have. I mean, you get excited when you come out here and practice in helmets, but football is played with pads, so it's always an exciting day."
There are plenty of new faces on the Bears' practice field, but none more notable than Northern Iowa transfer quarterback Will McElvain.
McElvain, 5-11 and 185 pounds, was a two-year starter for the Panthers, throwing for 3,721 yards, running for 449 and totaling 24 touchdowns. He lost the job in his third season and finished the year with just 237 passing yards and one touchdown.
The Breylin Smith era is over at UCA. The four-year starter chose to forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft. He finished second in school history in career passing yards (9,536), passing touchdowns (84) and completions (790) -- all behind Brown.
Thankfully for Brown, he didn't have to wait long to find Smith's successor.
"It's Will's job," Brown said. "He's done a great job of grasping the offense and really taking ownership of this team. I mean, bottom line, that's what you want your quarterback to do is take ownership of the football team and he's done that."
McElvain enrolled at UCA in January and spent the spring and summer learning the playbook. Now, as fall camp begins, Brown is hoping that having the quarterback position set will give McElvain's teammates the ability to focus on other things -- and not who's receiving snaps.
"I think it gives everybody peace of mind," Brown said. "Not just me as a coach, but our team when they know who the guy is, I think they know who to rally behind. ... I think it's a good thing and I think that's something that definitely helps you go home and sleep good at night."
In an effort to find a replacement for Smith, Brown added two other quarterbacks alongside McElvain. Louisiana-Lafayette and Kilgore (Texas) College transfer Clifton McDowell and freshman Austin Myers from Vilonia were signed to provide the Bears with something they lacked with Smith.
"The dynamic of our quarterback room has changed a little bit," Brown said. "Breylin [Smith] wasn't a dual-threat quarterback, he was a great passer, he could move a little bit, but the guys we've got in that room right now are true dual-threat guys. They can really run the ball as well as throw it when they have to."
With the quarterback position in good hands, Brown had to turn his attention to replacing two of the all-time great Bears receivers.
Lujuan Winningham and Tyler Hudson combined for 115 catches, 2,068 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns last season as the Bears' top-two receiving threats. They accounted for 67% of UCA's receiving yards.
Following the 2021-22 season, Hudson entered the transfer portal and signed with Louisville. Winningham declared for the NFL Draft and is impressing in training camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars after going undrafted.
Slot receiver Christian Richmond is the leading returner, accounting for 338 receiving yards last season. To address the hole left by Winningham and Hudson, Brown added eight receivers through the transfer portal and freshman class.
The starting spots alongside Richmond will be up for grabs as the Bears embark on a nearly four-week slate of fall practices, with North Dakota State transfer Jarrod Barnes, University of Arkansas transfer John David White and redshirt freshman Myles Butler among the notable names vying for those spots.
The other notable position battle for UCA is at cornerback. Last season's starters Deandre Lamont and Willie Langham are both gone, and the Bears are looking for their replacements.
Sophomore Laquez Embry and redshirt freshman James Jordan were the primary outside pairing for the first-string defense in Wednesday's drills. Sophomores T.D. Williams and C.J. Bosket also received significant repetitions with the first team unit.
"Those guys who come out here every day and rise to the occasion," UCA defensive coordinator Matt Kitchens said of his cornerbacks. "They came today and made a bunch of plays." | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/aug/05/bears-turn-to-uni-transfer-to-fill-qb-void-left/ | 2022-08-05 09:04:58 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/aug/05/bears-turn-to-uni-transfer-to-fill-qb-void-left/ |
PRAGUE (AP) — Tens of thousands of Czechs used a national holiday Friday to rally in the capital against the pro-Western government and its support for Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion.
The rally follows two others at Prague’s central Wenceslas Square and was smaller than the 70,000 who gathered for the same reasons on Sept. 3, according to police estimates.
Held under the slogan “The Czech Republic first,” a reference to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s nationalist platform, the protest united the far right with the far left and various fringe groups. Its organizers are known for pro-Russian views and opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
With soaring energy, food and housing prices hitting the country, the protesters were demanding the resignation of the coalition government led by conservative Prime Minister Petr Fiala.
“Resign!” they chanted while waving the national flags.
The protesters have repeatedly condemned the government for its support of Ukraine and the European Union sanctions against Russia, opposed Czech membership in the EU, NATO and other international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, .
“Russia’s not our enemy, the government of warmongers is the enemy,” one speaker said.
A smaller rally was held in the country’s second-largest city of Brno.
The government has dismissed those demands.
“We know who’s our friend and who’s bleeding for our freedom,” Interior Minister Vit Rakusan tweeted. “And we also know who’s our enemy.”
Czechia has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine, donated heavy weapons to the Ukrainian army and given about 450,000 visas to Ukrainian refugees that give them access to health care, financial help, work permits and other benefits.
Fiala and several ministers were planning to travel to Kyiv on Monday for a joint meeting of the Czech and Ukrainian governments.
“We intensively support the justified fight of the Ukrainian people against the Russian aggression,” Fiala said Saturday.
Although the country’s populist opposition made some gains in the municipal election last month, the five ruling coalition parties won big in the vote earlier this month for one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-czechs-rally-to-demand-resignation-of-pro-western-government/ | 2022-10-29 05:51:45 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-czechs-rally-to-demand-resignation-of-pro-western-government/ |
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in one of the poorest states in the nation.
The lawsuit against Auditor Shad White says the Republican “has carried out an outrageous media campaign of malicious and false accusations against Brett Favre — the Hall of Fame quarterback and native son of Mississippi — in a brazen attempt to leverage the media attention generated by Favre’s celebrity to further his own political career.”
In a separate lawsuit against former NFL player Shannon Sharpe, Favre said Sharpe made “egregiously false” statements about him on the Fox Sports talk show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed,” including that Favre “stole money from people that really needed money.”
And in another lawsuit against retired NFL player Pat McAfee, Favre said McAfee had used “outrageous falsehoods” that included calling Favre a “thief” who was “stealing from poor people in Mississippi.”
Favre is not facing criminal charges in the Mississippi welfare scandal, but he is among more than three dozen people or businesses the state is suing to try to recover misspent money through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Favre has repaid $1.1 million he received for speaking fees from a nonprofit group that spent TANF money with approval from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. White said Favre never showed up to give the speeches.
In December, the state Department of Human Services made a new demand of up to $5 million against Favre and a university sports foundation, saying welfare money was improperly used to pay for a volleyball arena at Favre’s alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi.
Favre’s daughter started playing volleyball at the university in 2017. The volleyball facility was a pet project of the retired quarterback, and he pledged to lead fundraising efforts for it. Previous filings in the state’s civil lawsuit show text message exchanges between Favre and others about directing money to the volleyball facility from a nonprofit organization that had Department of Human Services contracts.
The Associated Press sent an email to a representative of McAfee and left phone messages for Sharpe on Thursday, seeking comment about the defamation lawsuits. They did not immediately respond.
The lawsuit Favre filed against the auditor Thursday accuses White of “shamelessly and falsely attacking Favre’s good name” to gain attention for himself, “including appearances on television shows on CNN and HBO, a popular ESPN podcast, as well as interviews for print and online media. None of these national media outlets would have paid White the slightest attention had he not been attacking Favre.”
Fletcher Freeman, a spokesman for White, said in a statement: ”Everything Auditor White has said about this case is true and is backed by years of audit work by the professionals at the Office of the State Auditor. It’s mind-boggling that Mr. Favre wants to have a trial about that question.”
Freeman also said that Favre has called White and the auditor’s team liars, despite repaying some of the money the auditor’s office demanded from him.
“He’s also claimed the auditors are liars despite clear documentary evidence showing he benefitted from misspent funds,” Freeman said. “Instead of paying New York litigators to try this case, he’d be better off fully repaying the amount of welfare funds he owes the state.” | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-favre-sues-mississippi-auditor-over-welfare-scandal-comments/ | 2023-02-10 17:47:39 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/ap-favre-sues-mississippi-auditor-over-welfare-scandal-comments/ |
Robo advisor and hybrid investment solutions can help give clients control and confidence
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Wealth has expanded its digital investment offerings with Truist Invest, a robo advisor, and Truist Invest Pro, a hybrid investing solution that combines automated investing with access to a team of financial advisors.
"Digital investing solutions are an example of Truist's T3 strategy which combines the client's preferred level of personalized touch and innovative technology to create trust," said Joseph M. Thompson, chief wealth officer at Truist. "Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro provide simple and secure access to a portfolio that is purpose-built to help an investor achieve their goals and is backed by our investment expertise that can help individuals and families build better lives."
Truist Invest helps a client identify their goals, risk tolerance and existing investments to create a tailored portfolio recommendation. Once an account is opened, clients benefit from a daily portfolio analysis which drives opportunities for automated rebalancing and tax loss harvesting. Clients can also make changes to their preferences on demand to adapt to their changing financial situation and needs.
Truist Invest Pro is a hybrid investment solution that combines the digital capabilities of Truist Invest with advisor-driven advice. With Truist Invest Pro, clients gain unlimited access to a team of financial advisors who can help build a personalized portfolio and provide investment advice.
Truist designers, engineers, innovators and product managers co-created these digital investing experiences in client journey rooms at the Truist Innovation and Technology Center. This cross-functional team leveraged agile ways of working, direct feedback from clients and iterative product design to optimize Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro prior to their launch earlier this year.
"Investors want digital solutions that are secure, intuitive to use, and able to help meet their needs whether they are a new or experienced investor," said Kacy Howard, senior vice president of digital investing at Truist Wealth. "Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro can help give clients control and confidence in their portfolio whether they choose a fully digital or hybrid solution to invest in their future."
A Truist Invest or Truist Invest Pro account can be opened online in minutes with as little as $5,000. Clients can access their account details and activity in Truist online banking and the mobile app, and easily contact support teams whenever they need them. Annual fees are 0.50% for Truist Invest and 0.85% for Truist Invest Pro, calculated based on the assets under management with a $90 per account annual minimum.
To learn more about Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro, potential investors can visit truist.com/investing-retirement/invest-pro.
About Truist Wealth
Truist Wealth delivers holistic wealth management solutions to affluent, high and ultra-high net worth individuals, families and business owners across the U.S. and abroad. Through its specialty wealth practice, Truist Wealth provides distinct solutions for individuals and businesses in the medical, legal, sports and entertainment industries, as well as corporate trust, escrow and institutional investment management services to public, private and non-profit organizations. In addition, Sterling Capital Management, a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of Truist, provides investment management services to a diverse group of clients. Truist Wealth is part of Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Learn more at Truist.com/wealth.
Truist Invest and Truist Invest Pro are offered by Truist Advisory Services, Inc., a SEC registered investment adviser (registration does not imply that the SEC or another agency has sponsored, recommended or approved the firm based upon registration) and Truist Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered broker-dealer, member FINRA SIPC.
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With three-year revenue growth of 178 percent, LeanDNA is among America's fastest-growing private companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that LeanDNA listed on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"As the pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges in the global supply chain, the LeanDNA platform was a critical tool in establishing resiliency for manufacturers in the aerospace, industrial goods, automotive, semiconductor, construction equipment, and medical device industries," said Richard Lebovitz, CEO of LeanDNA. "It's an honor to help supply chain operations teams prioritize, empowering them to respond quickly to shortages while balancing inventory and delivering product."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
In 2021, LeanDNA was awarded the Supplier Innovation Award from Spirit AeroSystems, a LeanDNA customer, for helping Spirit improve business outcomes, including decreasing raw material inventory by 16% in a single year. CEO Richard Lebovitz was named Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Pro to Know of the Year for his continued commitment to empower supply chain professionals and procurement teams with tools that provide continuous value. LeanDNA was ranked 57 on the Inc. 5000 Texas list of the fastest-growing private companies.
LeanDNA is focused on empowering supply chain teams to achieve true inventory optimization by improving output and productivity. Our collaborative, cloud-based analytics enable manufacturers to minimize shortages, reduce excess inventory, improve on-time delivery, and role-based workflows. Our platform helps manufacturers unlock sustainable and resilient procurement practices that improve cash flow and minimize risk which equips them with actionable insights necessary to realign and execute towards production goals.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multi-platform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. The prestigious Inc. 5000 list has been produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, Project Connect will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for MetroRail's McKalla Station.
The new station will be a regional rail transit station located on the east side of Q2 Stadium on Delta Drive. It will provide better access to Q2 Stadium and the North Burnet area.
The station will include two passenger platforms with a special event platform and a shared use path to provide increased mobility and transit options for the area.
The Red Line currently runs from downtown, through central and northwest Austin as well as Leander.
The event will is planned for Monday, July 18 at McKalla Place. City, county and transportation leaders from the Austin-Travis County area are expected to be in attendance.
According to a release, the new station is expected to open in late 2023.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Bulgaria say Russia is halting their gas supplies, the first such actions of the Ukraine war.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland and Bulgaria say Russia is halting their gas supplies, the first such actions of the Ukraine war. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-Poland-and-Bulgaria-say-Russia-is-halting-17128359.php | 2022-04-26 21:28:52 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Alert-Poland-and-Bulgaria-say-Russia-is-halting-17128359.php |
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The number of German referees has roughly halved in less than 30 years, with a shortage of new recruits blamed on relentless online abuse. Other countries are making progress in combating this growing problem.
Felix Zwayer has experienced the hate on social media.
It hit him last season after he officiated the Bundesliga's top game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. A controversial penalty decision had caused discussion, with Dortmund's Jude Bellingham indirectly accusing the 41-year-old of bribery, alluding to the betting scandal that hit German football in 2005.
Zwayer himself is not active on social media, but received anonymous hate mail, and according to police reports, there was even a death threat circulating online.
This is not an isolated case. Referees are increasingly becoming targets of hostility on the Internet. The possibility of open discussion is abused by often trolls, anonymous individuals who feel free to attack without restraint or consequence. As a result, the German refereeing system is struggling with a noticeable decline in recruiting young referees.
"When I started in 1994, we had around 80,000 referees in Germany. Today, there are about half that number," Zwayer says. "How are we supposed to attract young people when there are full-on social media rants about referees every weekend without objectivity? That's not very sexy. Young people aren't up for that." The inhibition threshold to become a referee has become "enormously high" due to the discussions online, Zwayer said.
Steinhaus-Webb has been the director of the women's department at the English Football Association since 2020.
For Lutz-Michael Fröhlich, former Bundesliga referee and now managing director of sports and communications at DFB Schiri, a joint DFB and DFL initiative for refereeing services in Germany, his industry has a massive image problem.
"In case of doubt, the referees are to blame. The referee is the scapegoat - that is the general perception. There is a lack of backing and appreciation for the effort and performance."
Fröhlich calls on players and coaches to make positive comments about referees in public. What is exemplified in professional soccer finds imitators.
"What we see on Sundays in the district league or with the youth is often a mirror image of what happens in the Bundesliga." The situation at the grassroots level is dramatic, he said. "If the downward spiral in referee numbers continues, many games in the amateur and youth sectors will soon have to take place without impartial referees."
"The decline in referees is not exclusively a German problem," Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb tells DW. The former referee, who in 2017 became the first female referee to officiate matches in the men's Bundesliga, sees a trend that is at least Europe-wide.
"We have to deal with problems of young referees everywhere. It will be a big task for the associations to continue to make refereeing attractive in the future," she added.
The 43-year-old also sees the poor image of referees, fueled by hostility on social media, as the main problem. "In England, there has been a specialist department in the Football Association since 2020 that deals with online abuse and is pushing for the introduction of new laws."
"This commitment is quite successful and should be seen as a model for other associations," says Steinhaus-Webb, who has been working for the English referees' association "Professional Game Match Official Limited" (PGMOL) as director of the women's department for more than a year.
The "Online abuse" initiative seeks to identify the perpetrators behind anonymous posts on social media and hold them accountable for their defamatory posts. "It must be possible to prosecute and punish these insults. No one would accept such insults on the street, so why should identical statements be acceptable online?" asks Steinhaus-Webb, who describes action against online offenders as essential.
"There was huge development in women's soccer in England with the 2022 Women's European Championship. This tournament was used well to recruit young female referees. Promotions were held on the sidelines of the games, through which a significant number of new female applicants were found.
But for Fröhlich, one thing is clear: "As long as referees - whether at amateur level or in the top leagues - are constantly criticized and insulted online, it will remain difficult to inspire young people for this honorary office."
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 460
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ALBANY NY
647 PM EDT TUE JUL 12 2022
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 460 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN MASSACHUSETTS THIS CANCELS 1 COUNTY
IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
BERKSHIRE
IN NEW YORK THIS CANCELS 2 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL NEW YORK
COLUMBIA GREENE
IN VERMONT THIS CANCELS 2 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHERN VERMONT
BENNINGTON WINDHAM
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATHENS, BELLOWS FALLS, BENNINGTON,
BRATTLEBORO, CAIRO, CATSKILL, COXSACKIE, DALTON, FLORIDA,
GUILFORD CENTER, HANCOCK, JEFFERSON HEIGHTS, NEW LEBANON,
NORTH ADAMS, PITTSFIELD, POWNAL, STAMFORD, WEST BRATTLEBORO,
AND WOODFORD STATE PARK.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 460, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM
EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT
LITCHFIELD
IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES
DUTCHESS ULSTER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARLINGTON, BEACON, KINGSTON,
NEW PALTZ, POUGHKEEPSIE, AND TORRINGTON.
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has
issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties:
Nassau and Suffolk.
from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level
Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to
correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher
the AQI value, the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of
Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with
preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York
residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll
free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
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It's a move seen as retaliation by the Kremlin for western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The energy crisis is not limited to Europe as other countries are also feeling the impact.
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It's a move seen as retaliation by the Kremlin for western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The energy crisis is not limited to Europe as other countries are also feeling the impact.
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Photo by Paul Matzner
Photo by Paul Matzner
Photo by Paul Matzner
Paul Matzner is a Milwaukee area photographer who has won accolades and praise for his work. He has visited New York several times in the past 15 years, shooting street scenes, people and the like. He has a book out called, Seeing You in New York, which has been well-received as well.
We discussed his work and latest book, and his career as a photographer.
How long have you been serious about photography?
I took a photography class in high school in 1970 which involved shooting black and white film and then developing and printing it in a darkroom. That was magical to me. At about the same time I saw an exhibit in Milwaukee of W. Eugene Smith’s work from Minamata, Japan. The subject matter was the people who had been affected by mercury poisoning from corporate waste being dumped in the water. It was so powerful and has deeply affected me ever since.
Tell us about your latest book, Seeing You in New York.
I went to NYC eight times between 2008-2018 specifically to do street photography. I had been there many times before and had gone to lots of tourist destinations, so my purpose this time was to wander the streets with my camera and try to connect more with the people I saw and met. As Aline Smithson wrote in the foreword to my book: “His photography celebrates the ordinary—the dog walkers, the subway riders, the park goers, people in the process of living life in a city that is filled with all shapes and sizes of humanity.”
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It’s a linen hardcover book with an inset photo and foil stamping on the cover. It’s 78 pages, perfect bound, with 64 color photos. 11 x 8.5 inches. Printed at Edition One in Berkeley, CA. Available on my website at paulmatzner.com.
How long did it take to put this book together?
I didn’t start out with the idea of doing a book about NYC, it just happened organically after a few trips there starting in 2008. I ended up with 11,000 images after a total of approximately 30 days making photos over a 10-year span. So, the editing/selection process was quite an undertaking. I narrowed it down to about 300 images that spoke strongly of “connection.” With the help of a couple friends, and a photography workshop I took in Santa Fe, I narrowed it down to the final 64 photographs in the book and then sequenced them. It was printed in 2020 … so it could be considered a 12-year project!
What are your favorite subjects to photograph, and why?
People in urban settings, at festivals, high school athletes at track meets, lots of “candid” images. I enjoy the authenticity of the moment with people going about their lives.
What do you hope to accomplish with your photography?
Most of my photography is licensed as stock images for publications, websites, greeting cards, etc. I also have done many exhibits including a solo show in Minneapolis of my Facing You/Facing Me project. It’s very gratifying to have people view my work and appreciate the humanity they are seeing.
What can you tell aspiring photographers about perseverance?
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It was October 2021 and the staff at Johnson Memorial Health were hoping they could finally catch their breaths. They were just coming out of a weeks-long surge of COVID hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the Delta variant.
But on Friday, October 1, at 3 a.m., the hospital CEO's phone rang with an urgent call.
"I remember like it was yesterday," says Dr. David Dunkle, CEO of the health system based in Franklin, Indiana. "My chief of nursing said, 'Well, it looks like we got hacked.'"
The information technology team at Johnson Memorial discovered a ransomware group had infiltrated the health system's networks. The hackers left a ransom note on every server, demanding the hospital pay $3 million in Bitcoin in the next few days.
The note was signed by the "Hive," a prominent ransomware group that has targeted more than 1,500 hospitals, school districts and financial firms in over 80 countries, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Johnson Memorial was just one victim in a rising wave of cyberattacks on hospitals across the country. One study found that cyberattacks on U.S. health care facilities more than doubled between 2016 and 2022.
In the aftermath, the focus frequently falls on the risk of confidential patient information being exposed, but these attacks can also leave hospitals hemorrhaging millions of dollars in the months that follow, and also cause disruptions to patient care, potentially putting lives at stake.
In Indiana alone, 27 hospitals were hit by cyberattacks between 2010 and 2023, according to data provided by the Indiana Hospital Association.
After its own attack, the staff at Johnson Memorial suddenly had to revert back to low-tech ways of patient care. They relied on pen and paper for medical records and notes, and sent runners between departments to take orders and deliver test results. The impacts were felt for weeks.
"You ask many CEOs across the country, 'What keeps you up at night?' Of course, [they're] talking about workforce, financial pressures, and they say, 'The possibility of a cyberattack,'"
says John Riggi, the national adviser for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association.
The hacker's ransom: to pay or not to pay
A few hours after that 3 a.m. call, Dunkle was on the phone with cybersecurity experts and the FBI.
The burning question on his mind: Should his hospital pay the $3 million ransom to minimize disruptions to its operations and patient care?
"[FBI agents] want you to know that if you pay a ransom to what is deemed a terrorist organization, you can open yourself up down the line to a fine," he says.
Dunkle is referring to potential fines levied by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control if an organization facilitates or makes a payment to cybercriminals.
Dunkle also worried about possible lawsuits, because the hackers claimed that they stole sensitive patient information they'd release to the "dark web" if Johnson Memorial did not pay up. Other health-data breaches have led to class-action lawsuits from patients.
The Office for Civil Rights can also impose financial penalties against hospitals if HIPAA-protected patient data is divulged.
"It was information overload," Dunkle recalls. All the while, he had a hospital full of patients needing care and employees wondering what they should do.
The hospital goes digitally dark
In the end, the hospital did not pay the ransom. Leaders decided to disconnect after the attack, assess, and then rebuild, which meant taking several critical systems offline. That upended normal operations in various departments.
The emergency department had to divert ambulances with sick patients to other hospitals because the staff couldn't access patient medical records.
In the obstetrics unit, newborns usually wear security bracelets around their tiny legs to prevent unauthorized adults from moving the infant or leaving the unit with them. When that tracking system went dark, staff members had to physically guard the unit doors.
During one delivery, nurses struggled to communicate with an Afghan refugee who came from the nearby military post to give birth. The remote translation service they typically used was inaccessible because of the cyberattack.
"Stressed-out nurses were using Google Translate to communicate with this woman in labor," says Stacey Hummel, the maternity department manager. "It was crazy."
Hummel says it was the hardest challenge she's ever faced in her 24 years of experience –– even worse than COVID. As the cyberattack unfolded, her nursing team was praying "Please don't let the fetal monitors go down." And then they did.
The clinical staff suddenly could no longer receive digital notifications outside of the labor rooms, notifications that help them monitor the vital signs of laboring women and their fetuses. That meant critical data points, like a dangerously low heart rate or high blood pressure, could go unnoticed.
"Once that happened, we had to station a nurse in every single room," Hummel says. "So staffing was a nightmare because you had to stand there and watch the monitor."
Beefing up staffing at that time was no small feat, as nurses were in short supply nationwide and labor costs were high.
The hospital's billing department was also crippled. For months they were unable to bill insurance plans to be paid in a timely fashion.
An IBM report estimated that cyberattacks on hospitals cost an average of $10 million per incident, excluding any ransom payment –– the highest among all industries.
Hospital leaders say for this reason, cyberattacks pose an existential threat to the viability of hospitals across the country, especially financially-struggling hospitals or smaller hospitals in rural areas.
Where cyber insurance falls short
Cyber insurance has become a critical part of hospital budgets, according to Riggi of the American Hospital Association. But some institutions are finding the insurance coverage isn't comprehensive, so even after an attack they remain on the hook for millions of dollars in damages.
At the same time, insurance premiums can soar after a cyberattack.
"The government certainly could help in the space of cyber insurance, perhaps setting up a national cyber insurance fund, just like post-9/11, when folks could not obtain insurance against terrorist attacks, to help with that emergency financial aid," Riggi says.
The federal government has taken steps to address the threat of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, including training and awareness campaigns by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The FBI has taken down several ransomware groups, including the "Hive," the group behind the attack on Johnson Memorial.
Today, Johnson Memorial is up and running again. But it took nearly six months to resume near-normal operations, according to the hospital's Chief Operating Officer Rick Kester.
"We worked... every single day in October, every single day. And some days, 12, 14 hours," Kester says.
The hospital is still dealing with some ongoing costs. Its revenue cycle has not fully recovered yet and its cyber attack insurance claim, submitted nearly two years ago, still hasn't been paid, Dunkle says. The hospital's annual insurance premium is up 60 percent since the incident.
"That is an incredible increase in cost over the last three or four years and...when your claims aren't paid, it can be even more frustrating," he says. "We are investing so much in cybersecurity right now that I don't know how small hospitals will be able to afford [to operate] much longer."
This story comes from NPR's health reporting partnership with Side Effects Public Media and KFF Health News.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man have been indicted in the carjacking and fatal shooting of a prominent United Methodist Church leader in Memphis, Tennessee, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Miguel Andrade, 15, and Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora, 21, were each indicted on charges of first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery in the July 18, 2022, death of the Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office said in a news release.
Eason-Williams was found in the driveway of her home with gunshot wounds. She died at a hospital. Video footage showed that the pastor was ordered out of her car and then shot before her car was taken, police said.
Rodriguez-Tabora's lawyer declined to comment. A lawyer for Andrade was not listed in online court records.
The daytime shooting shook United Methodist Church members in Memphis and elsewhere. Eason-Williams was superintendent of the Metro District of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the church. She also was the pastor of Capleville United Methodist Church and a graduate of Memphis Theological Seminary.
Andrade has been transferred from juvenile court to adult court. In its request to have Andrade charged as an adult, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office considered his age, prior criminal history and actions during the alleged crime, DA spokesperson Erica Williams said in January.
Another 15-year-old boy who was charged with being involved in the carjacking has pleaded guilty in juvenile court.
Eason-Williams led youth camps, retreats and women’s events, and she preached for local, district and conference church events.
She also served on several boards and on planning committees that created My Sister’s Keeper — an outreach that addresses health disparities of African American women — and the Congregational Health Network — a network of 600 churches that address health disparities and build relationships between hospitals, the faith community and neighborhoods, according to a biography posted on Eason-Williams' website. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/memphis-teen-1-of-2-charged-in-church-leader-s-17811735.php | 2023-03-01 00:21:06 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/memphis-teen-1-of-2-charged-in-church-leader-s-17811735.php |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett’s company has bought up more than $11 billion worth of Occidental Petroleum stock this year, giving Berkshire Hathaway control of more than 20% of the oil producer.
Occidental’s stock rose more than 3.5% on Tuesday to $62.18 after Buffett revealed his latest purchases of nearly 6.7 million Occidental shares worth more than $400 million.
Wall Street follows Buffett’s actions closely, including his investments in Occidental Petroleum. Its shares have more than doubled in price this year.
Berkshire has repeatedly acquired shares of the Houston driller whenever the stock falls below $60 in recent months. Buffett also dropped more than $20 billion on Chevron stock in the first quarter of this year and took advantage of the surge in oil prices after Russia invaded Ukraine. Berkshire’s Chevron stake is worth more than $24 billion.
That means Buffett’s Omaha, Nebraska, conglomerate holds nearly $47 billion in oil sector investments because Berkshire holds another $10 billion worth of preferred Occidental shares that it picked up in 2019 when it helped finance Occidental’s purchase of Anadarko.
And Buffett may not be done. Berkshire owns warrants to buy another 83.9 million Occidental shares at $59.62 apiece. Edward Jones analyst Jim Shanahan estimates that Berkshire’s oil sector holdings are worth $46.6 billion today even without the value of those warrants.
Because Berkshire now owns 20.2% of Occidental’s stock, it will be allowed to record a proportional share of the oil producer’s earnings on its earnings reports. That could provide a roughly $2 billion a year boost to Berkshire’s bottom line.
Buffett aggressively invested in stocks this year when the market was weighed down by soaring inflation and rising interest rates. Berkshire spent more than $51 billion on stocks in the first quarter, but the pace of its investments slowed considerably in the second quarter when it was a net buyer of only $3.8 billion in stocks with much of that going into Occidental. Berkshire will detail all its second-quarter stock purchases later this month.
In addition to the stakes it holds in companies, Berkshire owns more than 90 companies outright, including BNSF railroad, Geico insurance, several major utilities and an eclectic assortment of manufacturing and retail businesses like See’s Candy, Dairy Queen, Helzberg Diamonds, Fruit of the Loom and Precision Castparts. Most of those businesses have performed well this year, but Berkshire reported a $44 billion quarterly loss over the weekend on a sharp drop in the paper value of its stock portfolio. | https://www.wane.com/news/business/ap-business/warren-buffetts-company-has-bet-47b-on-the-oil-sector/ | 2022-08-10 17:51:00 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/business/ap-business/warren-buffetts-company-has-bet-47b-on-the-oil-sector/ |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A company can proceed with plans to build what will be the first freshwater offshore wind-powered electric-generation facility in North America, in Lake Erie off the coast of Cleveland, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
At issue is the 2020 approval by the Ohio Power Siting Board of the project by Icebreaker Windpower, which proposed the six-turbine development about 10 miles north of Cleveland.
Residents of the Cleveland-area village of Bratenahl sued to stop the project, arguing the siting board didn’t have enough evidence to determine the project’s environmental impact and that the project doesn’t serve the public interest as defined in Ohio law.
The court ruled 6-1 that the board had multiple studies before it that found a low impact on birds and bats. The court also said the board properly determined the project would have “a minimal impact” on the public’s ability to enjoy Lake Erie.
A message was left with an attorney representing the residents who sued.
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A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train in Greece has killed dozens of people and injured scores more. Rail travel in Europe is a common and relatively affordable and convenient way for many Europeans to travel.
It also has a good safety record overall, growing safer in past years. Yet the tragedy in Greece is a reminder of how deadly crashes can be when they happen. Here is a look at some of the most deadly train crashes in recent years.
FUNICULAR FIRE
In November 2000, a cable car on a funicular railway caught fire in a mountain tunnel in Kaprun, Austria, killing 155 people. Those who died were skiers and snowboarders heading to the slopes of the Kitzsteinhorn mountain.
HIGH-SPEED TRAIN HITS BRIDGE
In June 1998, a high-speed train traveling at 200 kph (125 mph) collided with a bridge at Eschede, Germany, causing it to collapse, a crash that killed 101 people and injured more than 100. It was Germany's deadliest postwar rail disaster.
SPANISH COMMUTER TRAIN
In July 2013, a commuter train hurtled off the rails as it came around a bend near the northwestern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, killing 80 and injuring 145 others. An investigation showed the train was traveling 179 kph (111 mph) on a stretch with an 80 kph (50 mph) speed limit when it left the tracks and smashed into a wall. The case finally went to trial in October with the driver and a former railway security director accused of professional negligence. A verdict is expected in the coming months.
SPANISH SUBWAY TRAIN
A subway train traveling at excessive speed crashed in an underground tunnel in the eastern city of Valencia in July 2006, killing 43 people and injuring scores more. It took 13 years for a court to find four managers of the city’s subway system guilty of negligent manslaughter for not taking the necessary safety measures needed to prevent the tragedy.
TRAIN PLUNGES INTO RAVINE
In January 2006, a failure of the braking system in a train caused it to derail and plunge into a ravine outside the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica. The crash killed 45 people, including five children, and injured a further 184. It was the worst train disaster in Montenegro’s history.
EXPLOSION AT STATION
In 2009, a freight train carrying gas derailed at the Viareggio station, near the Tuscan city of Lucca, and exploded, killing 32 people. Poorly maintained axels of the train were blamed.
HEAD-ON CRASH IN LONDON
The worst rail crash in Britain in the past 30 years happened in October 1999, when a train heading out of London’s Paddington station went through a red light and crashed into an incoming high-speed train, killing 31 people. Around 400 people were injured.
COMMUTER TRAINS CRASH
In July 2016, two Italian commuter trains collided head-on in late morning between towns in the southern region of Puglia, killing 31 people and injuring scores more. An investigation found an error of communication between the stations that each train had departed from.
RUSH HOUR CRASH NEAR BRUSSELS
On Feb. 15, 2010, two commuter trains slammed into one another just outside Brussels during morning rush hour when one ran a red light. In all, 19 people were killed and 171 injured in the nation’s worst train crash. Compounding the tragedy was that a similar red-light crash had happened years before and that promises to add security measures weren't fully implemented.
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MIAMI, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Walker LLP announced today that Andrea M. Ferrari has joined the firm as a partner on the Healthcare Industry Team in its Miami office.
With more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Andrea's regulatory practice is national in scope and includes providing transactional, operational, governance, and dispute resolution counsel for a broad array of nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental healthcare clients, including public hospitals and hospital districts, children's hospitals, community hospitals, academic medical centers, faculty practice plans, independent physician groups, and various types of pharmaceutical, pharmacy, medical device, and life sciences companies.
Andrea's work includes assisting clients in significant transactions, investigations, litigation, and compliance planning. Her public health training benefits clients within and outside the healthcare industry with post-pandemic emergency preparedness and population health strategies.
"I'm pleased to join the Healthcare Industry Team of Jones Walker and am excited about our offerings to help clients navigate the new landscape as we move into this post-pandemic era of new priorities," said Andrea.
Andrea is a frequent author and speaker for national healthcare organizations and has been an active member of the American Health Law Association for over two decades, serving in multiple leadership roles, including Vice Chair and Chair of the interest group focusing on fair market value in healthcare transactions, and, for two terms, Chair of the interest group focusing on issues of public hospitals and health systems. Prior to joining Jones Walker, she was a partner and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at a national healthcare valuation and consulting firm. Before joining that firm, she was a member of the healthcare practice group of a global Am Law 100 law firm.
"We are pleased to welcome Andrea to our growing Healthcare Industry Team and to our Miami office, and we know that our clients will be equally pleased with the wealth of industry knowledge and experience that she brings with her," said Bill Hines, managing partner of Jones Walker.
Andrea earned her BA from Smith College, a Master of Public Health with a certificate of concentration in health law from Boston University School of Public Health, and her JD with a certificate of concentration in health law from Boston University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in Florida.
Jones Walker LLP (joneswalker.com) is among the largest 125 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Joe Burrow threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 13:42 left to put Cincinnati ahead to stay, and the Bengals held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16 on Sunday for their third straight victory and fifth in six games.
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The defending AFC champion Bengals (7-4) won the rematch of their divisional playoff victory over Tennessee despite not having running back Joe Mixon because he hadn’t cleared the concussion protocol. Also, receiver Ja’Marr Chase, the reigning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, missed a fourth straight game.
Evan McPherson kicked a pair of field goals for the Bengals. He connected on a third with 1:53 left, but Titans lineman Kevin Strong was flagged for unnecessary roughness after landing on the long snapper. That nullified the kick but allowed the Bengals to run out the clock.
The Titans (7-4) equaled their most points allowed since a Week 2 loss at Buffalo as their two-game winning streak ended. This was just the second time since that loss that Tennessee gave up more than 17, matching the 20 points allowed in an overtime loss at Kansas City.
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Cincinnati smothered NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry yet again, holding him to a season-low 38 yards. Tennessee tried to rally by throwing to Henry, and he had a career-best 79 yards receiving. Ryan Tannehill threw for 291 yards, but the Titans couldn't score a touchdown in three trips to the red zone.
Burrow threw for 270 yards, and Higgins finished with 114 yards on seven catches. Samaje Perine also ran a 7-yard TD that tied it at 10 with 1:55 left in the first half.
The Titans played their second straight game without center Ben Jones, a loss that showed as they were flagged twice for false starts on their opening drive. Tennessee also played without kicker Randy Bullock for a second straight game. Undrafted rookie Caleb Shudak went 3-of-4 on field goals, missing a 35-yarder to the right.
McPherson, who won the playoff game in January at Tennessee with a field goal as time expired, tied it up with a 47-yarder early in the second. His 38-yarder gave Cincinnati its first lead, 13-10 late in the third quarter.
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Tennessee scored its only TD with a bit of luck. Tannehill tossed a short pass to Henry, who ran 69 yards before Cam Taylor-Britt poked the ball out at the Bengals 6. Rookie Treyon Burks recovered the ball in the end zone for his first career touchdown and a 10-3 lead.
INJURIES
Bengals right tackle La’el Collins went down late in the third quarter but returned later in the same drive.
Titans linebacker David Long Jr. went to the medical tent but returned a couple plays later.
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UP NEXT
Cincinnati starts a two-game homestand next Sunday when it hosts Kansas City.
The Titans visit Philadelphia next Sunday.
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Jury awards $27 million to man who had meningitis, misdiagnosed with flu
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa jury has returned a $27 million verdict against a Des Moines medical clinic after a man with bacterial meningitis was misdiagnosed with the flu, suffered strokes and said he has been permanently injured.
The Polk County jury returned the verdict Monday in the lawsuit filed in 2017 against UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine in Des Moines.
Joseph Dudley and his wife Sarah Dudley filed the lawsuit after Joseph became ill in February 2017 and went to the clinic in southeast Des Moines. They reported he had dizziness, delusions, a headache, high fever and a cough.
A physician’s assistant in charge of the clinic at the time diagnosed him with the flu although tests returned negative, said Dudley’s lawyer Nick Rowley. Dudley was given Tamiflu and a pain reliever and sent home.
Two days later he went to the emergency room at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center, where a doctor diagnosed the bacterial meningitis resulting from a heart valve infection. Dudley was put into a medically induced coma and was in intensive care for eight days during which he had a series of strokes causing the loss of hearing in his right ear, vertigo and dizziness, numb feet and legs, and much slower thinking and reaction time, Rowley said.
“Mr. Dudley will suffer from a lifetime of permanent brain damage because they failed to perform a simple blood test, a complete blood count,” said Rowley, founder of Trial Lawyers for Justice.
West Des Moines, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health has 400 clinics, 20 regional hospitals and 19 community network hospitals in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
UnityPoint Health spokesman Mark Tauscheck said the company believes it met well-established standards of care.
“We respect the jury process but strongly disagree with this verdict and are exploring all options including an appeal,” he said.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The 2023 wish list continues to grow.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed Monday morning a K-12 education package for the upcoming legislative session that includes another boost to educator pay and a "Teachers' Bill of Rights."
The cornerstone of DeSantis's plan is a proposed $200 million increase in educator pay over last year's boost, totaling a billion dollars in the forthcoming state budget. It would continue to bump starting salary — now around $48,000 — and increase paychecks for those already on the payroll.
DeSantis said he would also seek a deadline for districts to disperse funds or risk losing them. The Republican said the idea comes after some schools have delayed previous allotments.
"Some waited until after the election," DeSantis told reporters while speaking in Jacksonville. "Some have just now done it. A lot of this is school unions playing games with a lot of this stuff. That is wrong."
Speaking of school unions, DeSantis is planning a bunch of new rules for them, including the elimination of auto deductions from paychecks and requiring annual notification of membership fees. Plus, no union official could earn more than the highest-paid member they represent.
"From day one, Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it his mission to raise teacher pay and elevate educators in the classroom — and he has succeeded," Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. said in a statement. "Today's announcement goes another step further to provide historic funding for teachers' salaries and ensure they have control over their classrooms and paychecks."
Today, I unveiled my plan to empower Florida educators by:
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) January 23, 2023
- Securing a $1 billion increase in teacher pay
- Implementing a Teachers' Bill of Rights
- Enacting paycheck protection and other reforms to school unions
- Term limiting school board members to 8 years pic.twitter.com/pPKmQ8mX2b
In addition, teachers get the "Teachers' Bill of Rights." It's a list of protections that aim to shield educators from litigation for disciplining a disruptive class or penalties for following state law if it conflicts with district policy.
"We will be establishing a new process for individuals to notify the state if teachers' rights have been violated," the governor said. "We will ensure that our Florida Department of Education can investigate those complaints very quickly."
Lawmakers have yet to file the official bill language, but Democrats had issues at first blush.
"We should have paid our teachers what they’re worth a long time ago," House Minority Leader Rep. Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said.
Driskell noted that while Florida's starting pay is among the nation's top ten, its average top salary ranks about $10,000 below the national average, according to the latest NEA data. Members said the devil would be in the details.
"I feel like this is gaslighting, right?" Driskell said. "You can't say on the one hand, 'Teachers, I'm going to weaken your ability to have collective bargaining, but here's some money. We hope you feel better.'"
The Florida Education Association (FEA) was among those who took issue with the proposal. In a statement, the teachers union said DeSantis's ideas were divisive and contributed to an educator shortage in the state.
"Teachers and staff in our public schools struggle to pay rent, homeowners insurance and other bills because their pay is so low, just like so many Floridians," FEA President Andrew Spar said in a statement. "Teachers and staff are leaving at an alarming rate, in large part due to the policies implemented under Gov. DeSantis."
Finally, school boards might face reforms as well. The governor's plan sought additional restrictions on term limits, cutting them from 12 to eight years.
Beyond that, DeSantis pushed for a change to the state constitution that would allow school board candidates to list party affiliation during an election. If lawmakers agree, they can put the idea on the next ballot, requiring at least 60% of Floridians to vote yes for approval.
Time will tell what the final policy looks like, but with a friendly GOP supermajority in control of both legislative chambers, the governor is likely to get most of what he wants.
The 2023 lawmaking session begins on March 7. | https://www.wptv.com/news/education/gov-ron-desantis-proposes-teacher-pay-boost-with-deadline-new-union-rules | 2023-01-24 01:04:42 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/education/gov-ron-desantis-proposes-teacher-pay-boost-with-deadline-new-union-rules |
Maryland AG releases church sex abuse report into Archdiocese of Baltimore
Report lists 156 current or former Catholic clergy, seminarians, deacons, teachers at Catholic schools, others
Report lists 156 current or former Catholic clergy, seminarians, deacons, teachers at Catholic schools, others
Report lists 156 current or former Catholic clergy, seminarians, deacons, teachers at Catholic schools, others
The Maryland Attorney General's Office on Wednesday released its report into child sexual abuse at the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
| LINK: Attorney General's Report: Child Abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
"Today, certainly in Maryland, is a day of reckoning and a day of accounting," Attorney General Anthony Brown said at a news conference ahead of the report's release. "This is a full accounting. There are details of repeated torturous, terrorizing, depraved abuse."
Brown said more than 300 people contacted the attorney general's office since its investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse and cover-up efforts began in 2018.
The attorney general's office said it received hundreds of thousands of documents dating back to the 1940s that included treatment reports, personnel records, transfer reports and policies and procedures. Attorneys and investigators reviewed the documents and interviewed hundreds of survivors and their relatives or other witnesses.
"What was consistent throughout the stories was the absolute authority and power these abusive priests and the church leadership held over survivors, their families and their communities. The report seeks to document this long and sordid history," Brown said.
The attorney general said many of those named are dead.
"While it may be too late for the survivors to see criminal justice served, we hope that exposing the archdiocese's transgressions to the fullest extent possible will bring some measure of accountability and perhaps encourage others to come forward," Brown said.
The attorney general's office had to seek the court's permission to release the report because much of the material was obtained through a grand jury. Then-Attorney General Brian Frosh sought the court's permission in November 2022 to waive the grand jury privilege.
In February, a Baltimore City Circuit Court judge ruled that a redacted version of the report could be released after the AG contacted people who would be affected by the report's release.
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert Taylor Jr. on Tuesday authorized the release of the more than 400 pages of the redacted report as it was submitted by the attorney general's office.
| VIDEO BELOW: Judge rules AG's redacted child sex abuse report can be released (February 2023)
What's in the report
The report lists 156 current or former Catholic clergy, seminarians, deacons, members of Catholic religious orders, teachers at Catholic schools, and other employees of the archdiocese known to the attorney general's office to have been the subject of credible allegations of child sexual abuse committed in the Archdiocese of Baltimore or to have relocated to the archdiocese in the wake of child sexual abuse committed in other dioceses.
A Baltimore grand jury issued subpoenas to the Archdiocese of Baltimore, as well as to individual parishes, religious orders and St. Mary's Seminary. The attorney general said some names were redacted in the report when the names were brought to the attorney general office via the grand jury process.
The report details abuse known to have been committed and the actions -- and failures to act -- of archdiocesan officials in response.
The report also identifies 43 other clergy who served in some capacity or resided within the archdiocese but who committed sexual abuse outside the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Archdiocese of Baltimore responds
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori released a statement upon the report's release.
| PDF: Read the archbishop's statement
| LINKS: Archbishop Lori's Pastoral Letter in response | Archdiocese FAQs
In part, Lori wrote: "Today's report from the Maryland attorney general is first and foremost a sad and painful reminder of the tremendous harm caused to innocent children and young people by some ministers of the church. The detailed accounts of abuse are shocking and soul searing."
Lori acknowledged the abuse, offered an apologize on behalf of the archdiocese and pledged to support healing.
"The report details a reprehensible time in the history of this archdiocese, a time that will not be covered up, ignored or forgotten. Acknowledgment, I know, is of utmost importance. My immediate predecessors and I have offered unyielding public acknowledgment of the horrors of this era," Lori wrote. "In 2002, the archdiocese publicly released the names of clergy members credibly accused of committing child sexual abuse, dating back to the 1930s. We continue to make public the names of abusers as we learn about them and as new accusations are reported."
Lori said the archdiocese has changed since the peak of cases reported in the 1960s and 1970s, and that the archdiocese continues to make changes.
"Make no mistake, however, today's strong record of protection and transparency does not excuse past failings that have led to the lasting spiritual, psychological and emotional harm victim-survivors have endured," Lori wrote. "We continue to improve and build on the changes and accountability that define today's archdiocese." | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/church-sex-abuse-report-released-archdiocese-of-baltimore/43506182 | 2023-04-05 17:12:31 | 1 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/church-sex-abuse-report-released-archdiocese-of-baltimore/43506182 |
SAN DIEGO (AP) _ QuidelOrtho Corporation (QDEL) on Thursday reported net income of $19.3 million in its second quarter.
The San Diego-based company said it had profit of 36 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.12 per share.
The medical diagnostics company posted revenue of $613.4 million in the period.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
13-22-25-26-33
(thirteen, twenty-two, twenty-five, twenty-six, thirty-three)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
13-22-25-26-33
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, October 29, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
316 AM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Caddo
Parish, Marion and Harrison Counties through 400 AM CDT...
At 315 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Hallsville to near Elysian Fields to
Shreveport. Movement was north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Shreveport, Marshall, Vivian, Hallsville, Greenwood, Blanchard,
Waskom, Jefferson, Oil City, Mooringsport, Belcher, Gilliam,
Smithland, Berea, Harleton, Karnack, Woodlawn, Gray, Scottsville and
Uncertain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
If on or near Caddo Lake, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 3287 9463 3286 9381 3281 9380 3280 9382
3278 9382 3280 9380 3275 9380 3272 9383
3273 9380 3244 9377 3239 9420 3250 9459
TIME...MOT...LOC 0815Z 179DEG 32KT 3253 9451 3245 9420 3249 9379
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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AUSTIN, Texas — With a name like Jazzy and and a smile that goes ear to ear, this 14-year-old girl is hard to forget.
For the last four years, Jazzy has been in Texas foster care. She said her faith has helped her remain patient and hopeful during the process of finding a forever family.
"I sat here in foster care and everything, going through these group homes and everything, just siting here wondering like, 'Why is this all happening? Why is God putting me through this?'" Jazzy said. "But, really, it's for me to grow. I learned going to church and everything that He'll never put you through anything that He thinks you can't overcome."
Jazzy has several biological siblings that she is separated from. She said she loves them very much and wants to stay in contact with them going forward.
"They went back to my biological family's house, and I stayed in foster care because I don't want to go back into an environment – like I said, I want to grow. And not saying that they won't grow there, but it's not the environment I picture myself as growing in," Jazzy said, adding, "My siblings, they mean a lot to me. So I don't want them or [anyone] to think that I'm, like, trading them in for a new family."
During our Forever Families shoot, Jazzy spent the afternoon in Melanie Ford's beauty chair getting her makeup done. The two bonded because Jazzy wants to go into cosmetology when she gets older.
She also really likes playing basketball and said her friendships are very important to her.
PHOTOS | Forever Families: Meet Jazzy
Currently in the ninth grade, Jazzy is hopeful she can continue through high school with the love and support of a forever family.
"I want them to be there for me, even when I do mess up, even when I'm not there for myself," Jazzy said. "I want them to tell me, 'Oh, Jazz, you look really pretty today,' even when I don't feel pretty. I just want them to be there because I really haven't got that before. I really haven't got that attention before."
"I think I'm mentally and physically prepared for that, for a forever family," Jazzy added. "And I just think that that's the last step into becoming a whole."
To learn more about Jazzy or to put in an inquiry to adopt her, visit her page on the Heart Gallery of Central Texas.
KVUE launched the Forever Families segment with Partnerships for Children (PFC) in June 2020 to highlight children in the Heart Gallery of Central Texas who need secure and permanent families. Every day, there are nearly 1,000 children waiting to get adopted in Central Texas, according to PFC.
Editor's note: The children who are in the Heart Gallery program and featured in KVUE's Forever Families segments are children who have had every effort made on their behalf to connect them with family or others in their community to provide options for permanent, adoptive homes. Through no fault of their own, that hasn’t happened yet, and so in partnership with the Department of Family and Protective Services, we collaborate to bring awareness to KVUE viewers about these children in the hopes of finding them permanency before they age out.
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A federal court on Tuesday lifted an injunction that prevented state regulators from issuing licenses for cannabis sales in multiple regions of New York state.
The move will enable the Office of Cannabis Management to issue licenses for businesses in Central New York, Western New York, Mid-Hudson and Brooklyn as the court continues to hear the case.
An injunction on cannabis licenses in the Finger Lakes region remains.
A federal court in November sided with a company that challenged provisions of New York's cannabis law that required licenses for all retail dispensaires be awarded to people who have been affected by prior druge enforcement measures in New York.
State officials in recent weeks have signaled plans to change New York's legal cannabis marketplace amid efforts to boost growth.
State regulators announced they would double the number of licenses being offered. At the state Capitol, lawmakers are considering whether to change how cannabis is taxed as well as how to tackle the sale illegal cannabis in the state.
Rochester-area officials were disappointed the ruling did not affect the Finger Lakes area.
"While we celebrate the decision of the Second Circuit to lift the injunction for Western New York, Hudson Valley, and Brooklyn, we remain hopeful the Finger Lakes Region will soon be permitted to participate in this economic empowerment program administered by the NYS Office of Cannabis Management," said Sen. Jeremy Cooney. "Importantly, New York will not reach its goals for an equitable and thriving adult-use cannabis marketplace until all regions are open for business.” | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/ny-state-of-politics/2023/03/28/court-lifts-injunction-on-cannabis-licenses-in-most-regions | 2023-03-28 23:17:16 | 0 | https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/ny-state-of-politics/2023/03/28/court-lifts-injunction-on-cannabis-licenses-in-most-regions |
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Victoria’s Secret gets first male ambassador
Published: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:02 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
(CNN) - The Victoria’s Secret brand has its first male ambassador.
Darren Barnet, an actor and producer best known for his role in the Netflix series, “Never Have I Ever,” will promote Pink’s gender-free collection and participate in the launch of its fleece shirt jacket.
Barnet will also be part of the company’s Mental Health Awareness Month events, including an Instagram live conversation.
The company said this move is part of its overall focus on inclusivity.
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Jury awards $363 million to breast cancer survivor who sued nearby company
CHICAGO (WLS) - A jury reached a verdict Monday in favor of an Illinois cancer survivor who sued a medical device sterilization company.
The jury said Sterigenics should pay $363 million to 70-year-old Susan Kamuda.
Kamuda, who lived within a quarter-mile of the former plant for over 40 years, developed breast cancer in 2007.
She had no history of cancer in her family and didn’t know Sterigenics was releasing a toxic chemical.
It’s the highest jury verdict on record for an individual plaintiff in the state of Illinois, exceeding the $34 million Kamuda’s lawyers requested.
Sterigenics permanently closed in 2019 after the Environmental Protection Agency released a report showing that people living near the plant were 10 times more likely to develop cancer.
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Novel engineered cytokine triggers a unique signaling pathway in preclinical studies
BOSTON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valo Health, Inc ("Valo"), the technology company focused on transforming the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence, announced a proof of concept for using its preclinical asset, OPL-0101, to target CD8+ T cells, in the current issue and featured on the cover of the Journal of Clinical Investigation Insight (JCI).
The data presented in JCI demonstrates that OPL-0101 (referred to as OMCPmutIL-2 in the paper) triggers improved CD8+ T cell function by utilizing a novel signaling pathway different from any currently available immunotherapy. Such data provides proof of concept that the rational design of immunostimulatory agents, different from currently available checkpoint inhibitors or cytokines, may extend the range of therapeutic options available to cancer patients. The preclinical research found that in both murine and human CD8+ T cells, OPL-0101 improved CD8+ T cell viability, increased memory cell generation, and decreased exhaustion. This appears to be the result of the augmentation of T cell receptor sensitivity and activation of the Nuclear Factor of Activated T Cells (NFAT) pathway of T cell activation. Valo believes that OPL-0101 thus offers the potential to enhance T cell receptor recognition of low-affinity antigens, such as cancer neoantigens, as a mechanism to overcome tumor immunoevasion. In multiple murine preclinical models as well as CAR-modified human T cells, targeting of CD19 expressing malignancies OPL-0101 outperformed both IL-2 and IL-15 for tumor control. Importantly OPL-0101 synergized with anti-CTLA4 immunotherapy to provide long-term cure of murine lung cancer.
Alexander Sasha Krupnick, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the senior author of the study and co-inventor of the technology behind OPL-0101, said that the study shows the value of the unique tumor-targeting candidate OPL-0101.
"I believe that the research highlights OPL-0101 as a potential new therapeutic agent in immunotherapy, whose biology and mechanism of action is distinct from currently available check point inhibitors and cytokines," said Krupnick who is a consultant to Valo. "This agent represents a new class of biologic agents which will aim to form the basis of future novel multimodality therapy for multiple malignancies."
OPL-0101 is a protein therapeutic design for cell targeting and to drive specific biological responses in targeted cells. Valo acquired the exclusive license to OPL-0101 when it acquired Courier Therapeutics in 2021. The intent of the underlying design of OPL-0101 is to enable professional killing cells to target cancers with reduced toxicity. The original research and design of OPL-0101 was done by Dr. Krupnick and team at Washington University in St. Louis, where the team sought to harness the signaling properties of a unique cytokine by design, where T cell surface binding and signaling are separated between two different families of receptors. This fusion protein cytokine binds with high affinity to the cytotoxic lymphocyte-defining immunoreceptor NKG2D but signals through the common γ-chain cytokine receptor. Such rational design of separating the binding activating receptors virtually eliminates off target side effects which remain the main barrier to broader use of immunostimulatory agents.
In addition to precise activation of cytotoxic lymphocytes due to NKG2D binding, the research describes that OPL-0101 results in superior activation of both human and murine CD8+ T cells by improving their survival, memory cell generation, and decreasing exhaustion. This functional improvement appears to be the result of altered signal transduction based on the reorganization of surface membrane lipid rafts that lead to Janus Kinase-3 (JAK-3)-mediated phosphorylation of the T cell receptor (TCR) rather than STAT/AKT signaling intermediates. The novel signaling pathway activates Nuclear Factor of Activated T Cells (NFAT) transcription factor, leading to increased mitochondrial biogenesis, and increased CD8+ T cell responses to low affinity antigens, creating an opportunity to specifically catalyze activity against cancer neoantigens.
About Valo Health
Valo Health, Inc ("Valo") is a technology company built to transform the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence driven computation. As a digitally native company, Valo aims to fully integrate human-centric data across the entire drug development life cycle into a single unified architecture, thereby accelerating the discovery and development of life-changing drugs while simultaneously reducing costs, time, and failure rates. The company's Opal Computational Platform™ is an integrated set of capabilities designed to transform data into valuable insights that may accelerate discoveries and enable Valo to advance a robust pipeline of programs across cardiovascular metabolic renal, oncology, and neurodegenerative disease. Founded by Flagship Pioneering and headquartered in Boston, MA, Valo also has offices in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Lexington, MA, and Branford, CT. To learn more, visit www.valohealth.com.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 7, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
521 PM CDT Sun Aug 7 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Caldwell, northeastern Gonzales and southwestern Fayette Counties
through 545 PM CDT...
At 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Waelder, or 9 miles west of Flatonia, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Waelder, Elm Grove, Colony, Delhi, Thompsonville and Newtonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2963 9714 2961 9716 2963 9752 2985 9747
2982 9735 2979 9732 2980 9730 2977 9716
2963 9712
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 097DEG 15KT 2969 9726
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WASHINGTON — Two buses of migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border were dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in residential Washington on Thursday morning in the bitter political battle over the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
It wasn’t immediately clear which Republican leader had sent them.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been busing migrants out of Texas to cities with Democratic mayors as part of a political strategy this year because he claims there are too many arrivals over the border to his state.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also has adopted this policy, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also got in on the act recently. It was first dreamed up by former President Donald Trump.
About two dozen men and women stood outside the U.S. Naval Observatory at dawn, clutching clear plastic bags of their belongings brought with them over the border, before moving to a nearby church. Harris’ office had no immediate comment.
After migrants seeking asylum cross the U.S.-Mexico border, they spend time in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility along the border until they are generally released into the U.S. to wait out their cases. Republicans say Biden’s policies encourage migrants to vanish into the U.S.; Democrats argue the Trump-era policy of forcing migrants to wait out their asylum cases in Mexico was inhumane.
DeSantis flew two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard on Wednesday. And last week, Abbott sent about 75 migrants to Chicago.
As the community on the Vineyard mobilizes to help the migrants, the Edgartown Police on Thursday morning tweeted a request to people to hold off on dropping off more supplies.
“At this time, nothing further is needed, please do not drop off anything at the shelter,” the police said. “To help keep traffic flowing, please avoid this area of town if at all possible. We will keep you updated if further supplies and support are needed.”
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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified Thursday at a congressional hearing over concerns about user data collected by the popular video-sharing app and potential Chinese spying.
Under his helm, TikTok reached 150 million users in the U.S., the majority of them teens and young adults who are attracted to the app’s simple interface and addictive algorithm that serves up short videos on just about any imaginable topic.
Lawmakers have said they’re worried about American data falling into the hands of the Chinese government and claim it threatens national security and user privacy and could be used to promote pro-Beijing propaganda and misinformation.
Chew attempted to persuade lawmakers not to pursue a ban on the app or force Chinese parent company ByteDance to give up its ownership stake, testifying that TikTok prioritizes the safety of young users. He says the company plans to store all U.S. user data on servers maintained and owned by the software giant Oracle.
Here’s a closer look at Chew:
WHAT IS HIS BACKGROUND?
Chew, 40, is a native of Singapore, where he lives with his wife, Vivian Kao, and their two children. He graduated in 2006 from University College London and worked for two years at Goldman Sachs before moving to the U.S. to pursue a master’s degree at Harvard Business School. Chew had a two-year internship with Facebook.
After earning his MBA, he became a partner at venture capital firm DST Global, where he worked for five years and helped facilitate investment in the company that became ByteDance. He then worked for five years at Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone company, before being appointed TikTok CEO in 2021, replacing Kevin Mayer, a former Disney executive. Chew reports to ByteDance CEO Liang Rubo.
WHAT’S HIS REPUTATION?
The U.S. public knows relatively little about Chew compared with Silicon Valley social media giants such as Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, said Brooke Erin Duffy, who studies social media platforms as an associate professor of communications at Cornell University.
“Chew has been in the background on public discourse until now, so he doesn’t have the same reputation we would associate with the Silicon Valley set, especially Zuckerberg,” Duffy said.
Most Americans likely first heard of Chew when he released a video this week speaking directly to TikTok’s U.S. users, she said, “so he doesn’t have the same reputation as someone we know, and (we) don’t have sense of who he is.”
But Chew is well-respected within the U.S. and China tech communities, and was considered a good fit for TikTok because of his background in investment banking and his time at Facebook and DST Global, said Dan Ives, managing director of New York-based Wedbush Securities.
“He gained a lot of respect just by taking that high risk, in-the-hot seat role at TikTok,” Ives said, adding that the company likely thought he was the right person to ease tensions with U.S. lawmakers.
HOW DID HE DO IN HIS TESTIMONY?
Chew’s decision to emphasize TikTok’s reach in the U.S. might have backfired, and “actually strengthened U.S. lawmakers’ argument that TikTok poses a threat to both national security and young people,” said Jasmine Enberg, a social media analyst at Insider Intelligence.
Enberg said there was little Chew could say to convince lawmakers that TikTok is not monitored or influenced in some way by the Chinese government.
Ives said Chew’s testimony was always going to be fraught, but his lack of concrete answers about data access and security was “a disaster” and likely set the stage for a ban.
“It was a perfect storm and lawmakers were ready,” Ives said.
But Shelly Palmer, a professor of advanced media at Syracuse University who studies social network business models, said Chew did the best he could given the grilling he received from lawmakers who “in my opinion were not actually listening” but instead were grandstanding.
“I don’t think he has the ability, because of who he is and what he does, to be satisfying to this audience,” said Palmer, adding that he believed Chew’s answers were not unlike those given by CEOs from U.S.-based social media companies who have been questioned in the past about privacy.
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Which tools are best to give as gifts?
We all have that person in our life who’s afraid of, or maybe just ambivalent toward, home repairs.
You can usually tell who this is because they have a pile of unhung paintings in the corner, their drain needs a good snaking, and their doorknob is about to fall off. Instead of rolling your eyes or telling them off, remember this: There’s nothing a little elbow grease, the right tools, and a helpful YouTube tutorial can’t fix.
We’ve compiled a list of the most important items the not-so-handy person in your life needs to take care of their home, so you can nudge them in the right direction.
BLACK+DECKER Home Tool Kit and Accessory Kit
This BLACK+DECKER Tool Kit comes with a cordless drill, claw hammer, tape measure, utility knife, and dozens of other useful tools your loved one can use around the house. Between this 60-piece tool kit and the 109-piece accessory set, you can rest assured that your loved ones will have everything they need to handle household repairs.
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When it comes to taking care of our drains, we often forget about it until we notice the murky water pooling in the sink or tub. Most of the time, it’s nothing a dose of Drano can’t fix, but sometimes it’s easier to remove the clog than flush it down. In this instance, we recommend gifting this drain snaking bundle, which comes with six plastic drain snakes and a stainless steel clawed cleaner. It’s nasty work, but they can handle it.
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Sometimes all it takes to make a repair is being able to see what is wrong. With an affordable and highly versatile GearLight LED Tactical Flashlight, your loved one will quickly be able to shed some light on any problem.
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How long does that curtain rod need to be? Is the hallway really wide enough to get that new dresser into the bedroom? How big should the throw rug be? A simple tape measure, like Craftsman’s 30-foot tape measure, is a definite must-have for every soon-to-be homeowner or apartment dweller.
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Speaking of tape, you can never have enough. Gorilla tape holds things together with incredible strength, painter’s tape will drastically cut down on touch-ups, double-sided tape can fix that curling carpet, and some Teflon tape might be all your loved one needs to stop that annoying leak. Make sure they’re fully stocked: they’ll use it eventually.
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You may know that some sawdust, a little Gorilla glue, and a wood screw are all you need to make your chairs strong and sturdy once again. But for your not-so handy loved one, super glue can also mend an endless array of items from broken tiles to fractured figurines.
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Sometimes, the problem isn’t needing to fasten two items together; it’s getting them apart. Whether it’s a squeaky hinge, a non-opening lock, or a stuck window, often, all that’s needed to fix the situation is a little lubricant. A stalwart in this area is WD-40. Not only can this oil lubricate, but it can also clean and protect as well.
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Pro tip: Remind the user to be careful and read all precautions when applying tape, glue, and lubricants because improper usage can make a problem worse instead of remedying the situation.
The most important must-haves for any at-home repair job are the ones that keep you safe. Blistered hands, dust in your lungs, and splinters in your eye are all very real hazards. To combat them make sure your loved one owns (and uses) work gloves, a dust mask, and safety glasses.
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One of the most useful tools for a not-so-handyperson is a utility knife. Whether they’re trying to open a particularly tricky Amazon Prime box or they need to do some precision cutting for a craft project, Fancii’s Folding Pocket Utility Knife will be up to the task.
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The first time you need a plunger will be the last time you’re ever without one. Plunging is one of the most common repairs an owner or a renter performs, so it pays to get the best. The simplehuman Stainless Steel Toilet Plunger will let your loved one flush their problems away, literally.
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You can’t fix what you can’t reach. Even if it’s just replacing a lightbulb in the hallway ceiling, your loved one is going to need a ladder. Little Giant Ladder Systems’ 6-foot Stepladder is a sturdy model by one of the top names in the ladder-making industry.
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Pro tip: When climbing or descending a ladder, having at least three points of contact between your body and the ladder (two hands and a foot or one hand and two feet) will help prevent most accidents.
Even if everything in your loved one’s house is hung up with Command Strips. At some point, even if they never plan on driving a nail, they’re going to need to tap something back into place. To do that, you’ll need to have a hammer on hand. And you may want to send your loved one some nails, just in case.
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Every screw head is a slightly different shape, size, or depth, which means you’re going to need more than one screwdriver. Instead of buying a set of 100 screwdrivers, however, the right multi-bit screwdriver will easily handle all the situations your loved one may face. Klein Tools’ cushioned-grip screwdriver, for instance, is an impressive 11 tools in 1.
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Pliers may be the best tool for the not-so-handyperson. They’re strong, adaptable to a wide variety of situations, and require no instructions before use. They function like a powerful thumb and forefinger and are equally effective at holding something in place or twisting it off. Start your loved one off with an assortment so they always have the right tool. Craftsman’s 6-piece Pliers Set should adequately cover all of their needs.
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After every repair, there’s going to be some mess that needs to be cleaned up. That’s what makes a tool like BLACK+DECKER’s Cordless 16V Dustbuster such an essential item. This powerful, bagless cleaner will help your loved ones quickly tidy up a repair so they can admire their handiwork. They may even be inspired to use the dustbuster in other places around the house that need it.
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If you’re sending your not-so-handy loved one a package of all the tools you think they need, why not throw in a first aid kit, just in case. This kit from First Aid Only has all the basics your loved one will need to deal with cuts, scrapes, burns, swelling, and pain.
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From Australia, with love
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its phenomenal success in transforming hiring for some of Australia's biggest retail brands, Sapia.ai is excited to grow its share of the US market in 2023 with the appointment of Russell Mikowski as President, Americas.
Mikowski brings a significant depth of knowledge around the HR tech ecosystem, having previously served as the head of sales for both iCIMS and Symphony Talent. "I can't wait to show people what Sapia is capable of," Mikowski said. "This technology is going to revolutionize talent acquisition." Sapia addresses commonly occurring pain points like cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, and hiring accuracy in an unbiased manner and in a way that no other product on the market can - at a time when recession-proofing recruiting process is top-of-mind for many North American businesses.
The increasing focus on skills-based hiring (something resumes are of little help with) has tilted HR tech's brightest spotlight towards products that can effectively screen and assess applicants' likelihood to perform well in a given role.
Sapia is a chat-based interview that candidates complete on their phone. It uses AI to analyze text from the chat to uncover a candidate's suitability for a job, giving everyone who desires one the opportunity to get a first interview and delivering personalized feedback about their strengths and weaknesses (not only to the hiring team, but also to the candidate). That's right - with Sapia, there's no "black hole" - every candidate who takes the chat interview gets feedback. This is especially valuable in the retail world where job applicants are also buyers and a poor candidate experience could reduce their brand loyalty as consumers.
People are being blown away by Open AI's ChatGPT and the way it answers general knowledge questions in such a human-like and accurate manner. This is the "new frontier of AI." Sapia utilizes similar technology to give recruiters and hiring managers an accurate understanding of the "person behind the resume." Even amongst those who don't get the job that they've applied for, 96.7% of candidates report that they find Sapia's feedback useful.
Sapia's average candidate happiness score is 8.8/10 - and there's minimal variability across gender and race indicating that the experience is inclusive and not strongly preferred by one group over another. Candidates that reported a disability or EASL have even higher than the average candidate happiness scores! "Sapia is thinking about AI and its implications in a very different way from most other HR tech providers by applying it through a human lens that is both ethical and beneficial to the world," Mikowski said. It does this all while creating as little friction as possible for both candidates and hiring managers. And, by ethically utilizing AI, Sapia removes the likelihood that human bias for or against particular races, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientations, or different abilities will creep in during the applicant screening process.
"Having worked in HR Tech for over fifteen years I can say that it's hard to come across products that actually deliver on the promises they make," Mikowski said. "Every company in this space markets their offering as having a positive impact on DE&I, but the actual results are often negligible. Sapia's product and mission are making a truly meaningful contribution to equitable hiring, and we're just scratching the surface!"
About Sapia
Sapia's mission is to help companies unlock and engage talent at scale. With its blind, automated chat interview and comprehensive DEI analytics platform, Sapia's technology is the first solution of its kind to disrupt biases that affects traditional recruitment processes – resulting in fair outcomes for candidates and companies.
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Marcus Rashford scored the winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in a thrilling finale at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Both United goals came in the final 12 minutes as Erik ten Hag's side moved to within one point of their local rivals in the Premier League table after inflicting a damaging blow to City's hopes of retaining the title.
Eight changes for Man City following their defeat to Southampton. Jack Grealish, Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips all drop to the bench. Phil Foden keeps his place in the side.
🔴 𝘛𝘌𝘈𝘔 𝘕𝘌𝘞𝘚 🔵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 14, 2023
XI | Ederson, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Phillips, Gundogan, Grealish, Laporte, Alvarez, Gomez, Palmer, Lewis#ManCity | @HaysWorldwide pic.twitter.com/8IXrEcmXJf
Manchester United have dropped their team news! United make nine changes from their Carabao Cup win over Charlton. Antony Martial has a place in attack, whilst Antony is on the bench.
🔴 IN THE RED CORNER 🔴#MUFC || #MUNMCI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 14, 2023
Pep jokingly suggested he was planning a major change of tactics after Man City crashed out of the league cup this week! How many changes will Man City make?!
Who do you want to see in our starting XI today? 📋#ManCity | @HaysWorldwide pic.twitter.com/8fdvUHX2ct
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 14, 2023
Shock! Another rainy day in Manchester! Least the United players are ready and raring to go at Old Trafford.
Morning, Reds 👍#MUFC || #MUNMCI pic.twitter.com/qF5jd1ryPe
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 14, 2023
Man City rolled over United in the last derby, how will today go?
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 14, 2023
Coming soon... pic.twitter.com/xUjtsfdeqQ
Manchester United have been busy in the transfer window! They have secured the services of Wout Weghorst on a six months loan deal.
🇳🇱🤝#MUFC pic.twitter.com/KFpRQzqvXA
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 13, 2023
So here we go! Manchester Derby time! How do you see this game going?
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 ⚔️
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) January 14, 2023
How do you see the first @premierleague game of the day going? #beINPL #MUNMCI 👹🔵
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases from PR Newswire, including a robotaxi hitting public roads and a new electric ferry in California.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Zoox Purpose-Built Robotaxi is First in the World to Operate on Public Roads
Zoox's ground-up design, which does not include traditional driving controls such as a steering wheel or pedals, incorporated Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards performance requirements directly into its vehicle and added more than 100 safety innovations not available in today's passenger cars. - Boeing Doubles Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase for Commercial Operations, Buying 5.6 Million Gallons for 2023
Sheila Remes, Boeing vice president of Environmental Sustainability, said, "This SAF procurement makes up 25% of Boeing's total jet fuel needs for last year including our production, delivery, Boeing ecoDemonstrator, and Dreamlifter flights, and we aim to increase that portion in the years to come." - HEVO to Collaborate with Stellantis on Wireless EV Charging
Wireless charging is designed to increase simplicity and safety, while removing operational friction associated with cord management. HEVO's award-winning technology is up to 95% efficient (grid-to-battery) and is compliant with SAE and UL wireless charging standards. - Air India Selects Up to 290 Boeing Jets to Serve Its Strategy for Sustainable Growth
The airline will purchase 190 737 MAXs, including 737-8s and 737-10s, with options for 50 more jets, serving the carrier's domestic and international network - BuklUp Releases App to Make Ride Hailing Safer and Easier BuklUp is thrilled to announce the release of its app, which aims to aggregate existing transportation providers, such as ride-hailing services, taxis, corporate fleets, etc., into a single, user-friendly platform.
- Hyundai Introduces Free Anti-Theft Software Upgrade, Beginning With More Than 1 Million Elantras, Sonatas and Venues
The free upgrade will be performed by Hyundai dealers and will take less than one hour for installation. Following completion of the upgrade, each vehicle will be affixed with window decals to alert would-be thieves that the vehicle is equipped with enhanced anti-theft technology. - Insurtech startup OpenEyes emerges from stealth with $23M, catering to fleets with tech-powered commercial auto insurance
Using OpenEyes's innovative technology, fleet managers and safety officers can identify the sources of risk in their fleet, empowering them to implement practices that reduce the frequency of accidents. In addition, OpenEyes enables precise underwriting and streamlines claims handling and prevention. - Ram Truck Brand Reveals Highly Anticipated All-new, All-electric Ram 1500 REV in 60-Second 'Premature Electrification' Big Game Commercial, Opens Up Online Reservations
Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer, Stellantis, said, "As we open reservations today for a place in line to pre-order the all-electric Ram 1500 REV, we wanted to directly address any potential concerns about EV truck ownership using an approach that we believe will resonate with our truck-buying consumers." - Subaru of America, Inc. Recalling 1,182 Model Year 2023 Subaru Solterra SUVs These vehicles were the subject of an earlier recall requiring the replacement of original hub bolts. Subaru identified an issue with vehicles repaired at two port locations by one particular team of contractors.
- PG&E and Angel Island Ferry Partner to Launch California's First Zero-Emission, Electric Short-Run Ferry
"This partnership marks a significant expansion of our resources beyond land-based electric vehicles, and it demonstrates how we deliver for our hometowns and in support of California's clean energy goals," said Lydia Krefta, PG&E's Director for Clean Energy Transportation.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — For the first time ever, a pair of Nike Oregon Waffle shoes worn by distance runner Steve Prefontaine are up publicly for sale.
The shoes were listed on the auction site, Sothebys.com, with a minimum bid of $100,000 reserve. Within a day, that reserve was met and the cheapest they will sell for is that amount. The shoes are also on display in New York as part of Sotheby's sports memorabilia auction dubbed "Invictus," which features a variety of athletes who've had a deep and lasting impact on their respective sports.
Shoe collectors say $100,000 would be a bargain for a pair of shoes once worn by Steve Prefontaine.
"Steve Prefontaine is widely considered the greatest runner of all-time. He's also the soul of Nike," said Jordan Geller, an avid shoe collector.
Steve Prefontaine was a high school standout and an absolute rocket of a runner in college at the University of Oregon. From 1969 through the mid-1970s, the runner known as "Pre" dominated the sport until he died in 1975.
He set eight collegiate records and competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
"For a pair of Steve's shoes to hit the market, it's just an incredible opportunity," Geller said.
Geller isn't just any shoe collector. His collection, which at one time surpassed more than 2,500 pairs of Nike shoes, earned him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the largest Nike shoe collection in the world. He's since sold most of his collection but said he still owns around 200 to 300 pairs of Nikes.
"I love sneakers and always have since I was a kid," Geller said.
Geller said he won't bidding on the shoes listed in the Sotheby's auction, but will be watching closely.
The shoes listed on Sotheby's auction site, which were worn by Prefontaine, are size 9.5 and sport the green and yellow University of Oregon colors. The shoes showcase the original Nike logo along with the iconic waffle pattern soles.
"It's just an incredible opportunity for collectors to own a piece of Steve Prefontaine's story and also a piece of the very beginning of Nike," Geller said.
The waffle pattern was developed by Oregon track and field coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman.
The shoes were the first Nike shoe mass developed with the waffle pattern and were made with "Pre" in mind.
"His appeal and reach goes beyond collegiate running. so he's iconic with the state of Oregon and runners with all abilities," said Lauren Goss, public services librarian for the University of Oregon Library's special collections.
While Hayward Field was being rebuilt, Goss spent years studying the history of athletics at the school. She said the shoes listed represent more than just footwear worn by Prefontaine.
"It symbolizes bringing together Steve Prefontaine, the individual, but then also the University of Oregon, his coach, this place, it all kind of brings this whole story together," Goss said.
The shoes are estimated to be worth between $150,000 and $250,000, which Geller said would be a bargain. "I think the shoes will go for more than what they're estimated to sell for," he said.
Geller said he wouldn't be surprised if the shoes fetch closer to a million dollars.
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Action Against Hunger warns of dangerous disparities as inequality worsens between regions
NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Globally, as many as 783 million people—more than the population of the E.U. and U.S. combined—suffer from hunger, according to the State of the Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report released today by four United Nations (U.N.) agencies; the Food and Agriculture Organization; World Food Program; International Fund for Agricultural Development; and UNICEF, the U.N.'s Children's Fund.
Compared to pre-pandemic levels, 122 million more people face hunger today. While average global hunger rates fell slightly in 2022, there are sharp regional disparities, with hunger rising in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Across Africa, 11 million more people suffer from hunger now compared to the previous year. The report also found that people in rural areas face greater challenges accessing affordable, healthy food.
"Globally, hunger is a complex challenge that involves more than empty stomachs. These trends are driven by chronic inequality," said Dr. Charles Owubah, CEO of Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight against hunger. "With climate change and conflict dramatically accelerating already life-threatening rates of malnutrition, the SOFI report is a warning the world can't afford to ignore."
The SOFI report includes actionable insights into hunger's rural-urban divide, food affordability, and policy solutions. Key figures in this year's SOFI report show that:
- More than 3 billion people, or 42% of the world's population, do not have access to a healthy diet, which costs 6.7% more today than before the pandemic. In Africa, 78% of people cannot afford a heathy diet, the highest rate in the world.
- 2.4 billion people suffer from severe or moderate food insecurity, meaning they must cope with uncertainty about food availability and affordability. Many have to skip meals or are forced to compromise on food quality.
- Nearly 148 million children under five years old—more than one in five of the world's young children—suffer from chronic malnutrition, or stunting. 45 million children suffer from acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of hunger.
"Progress against child malnutrition has stagnated in recent years, and with famine looming, it is clear that global efforts to achieve the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 are not sufficient," said Owubah, who also participates on the U.N.'s High Level Taskforce on Famine Prevention. "With famine looming from Afghanistan to Somalia, governments, corporations, and private donors must do more to support locally-led, climate-resilient food systems to promote food security as a basic human right."
According to Action Against Hunger's 2023 Hunger Funding Gap report, there is a shocking 53% gap in hunger funding for countries facing "crisis" levels of hunger or worse. In fact, in the countries most in need, only 3% of hunger programs are fully funded.
"The global food crisis is the product of failing, unjust, and unsustainable food systems," Owubah added. "Action Against Hunger urges world leaders to redouble their commitments to tackling hunger and its primary root causes: conflict, climate change, and chronic inequality. Yet, the question remains—where is the political will to act on this alarming report?"
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is a nonprofit leading a global movement to end hunger in our lifetimes. It innovates solutions, advocates for change, and reaches more than 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, its 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. It strives to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Thursday, May 25
Today's MLB schedule includes top teams in play. Among those games is the Toronto Blue Jays playing the Tampa Bay Rays.
Live coverage of all the MLB action today is available for you, with the information provided below.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Cincinnati Reds (21-28) play the St. Louis Cardinals (22-29)
The Cardinals will take to the field at Great American Ball Park against the Reds on Thursday at 12:35 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- CIN Key Player: Jonathan India (.290 AVG, 3 HR, 18 RBI)
- STL Key Player: Paul Goldschmidt (.292 AVG, 9 HR, 25 RBI)
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The Tampa Bay Rays (36-15) face the Toronto Blue Jays (26-24)
The Blue Jays will hit the field at Tropicana Field against the Rays on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TB Key Player: Randy Arozarena (.305 AVG, 11 HR, 37 RBI)
- TOR Key Player: Bo Bichette (.327 AVG, 9 HR, 30 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (21-29) host the Miami Marlins (25-25)
The Marlins will take to the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Thursday at 3:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Elias Díaz (.343 AVG, 5 HR, 25 RBI)
- MIA Key Player: Jorge Soler (.251 AVG, 14 HR, 30 RBI)
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The Washington Nationals (21-28) play host to the San Diego Padres (22-27)
The Padres will look to pick up a road win at Nationals Park versus the Nationals on Thursday at 4:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.293 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI)
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.257 AVG, 9 HR, 22 RBI)
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The Detroit Tigers (22-25) face the Chicago White Sox (21-30)
The White Sox will look to pick up a road win at Comerica Park against the Tigers on Thursday at 6:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- DET Key Player: Riley Greene (.291 AVG, 5 HR, 17 RBI)
- CHW Key Player: Luis Robert (.273 AVG, 13 HR, 29 RBI)
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The New York Yankees (30-21) host the Baltimore Orioles (32-17)
The Orioles will look to pick up a road win at Yankee Stadium versus the Yankees on Thursday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.264 AVG, 9 HR, 25 RBI)
- BAL Key Player: Cedric Mullins (.275 AVG, 8 HR, 39 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (30-19) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (23-26)
The Phillies will take to the field at Truist Park against the Braves on Thursday at 7:20 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.330 AVG, 11 HR, 27 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Alec Bohm (.264 AVG, 5 HR, 35 RBI)
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The Chicago Cubs (22-26) play the New York Mets (25-25)
The Mets will look to pick up a road win at Wrigley Field against the Cubs on Thursday at 7:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.295 AVG, 3 HR, 24 RBI)
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.231 AVG, 18 HR, 43 RBI)
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The Milwaukee Brewers (27-22) face the San Francisco Giants (24-25)
The Giants will look to pick up a road win at American Family Field versus the Brewers on Thursday at 7:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.259 AVG, 7 HR, 24 RBI)
- SF Key Player: Thairo Estrada (.309 AVG, 6 HR, 17 RBI)
The Seattle Mariners (25-24) host the Oakland Athletics (10-41)
The Athletics will take to the field at T-Mobile Park versus the Mariners on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ROOT Sports NW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:40 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- SEA Key Player: Jarred Kelenic (.289 AVG, 10 HR, 25 RBI)
- OAK Key Player: Esteury Ruiz (.281 AVG, 1 HR, 22 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
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ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking volunteers for the 11th annual “I Love My Park Day.”
During “I Love My Parks Day,” volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in cleanup events at nearly 150 locations. Work will include cleaning up debris, planting trees and gardens, restoring trails and wildlife habitats, removing invasive species, and working on improvement projects.
The DEC is specifically looking for volunteers to help clean up and perform trail maintenance on Lost Pond Trail in the Conifer-Emporium Conservation Easement and Cranberry Lake Wild Forest. Maintenance efforts will include blow down removal, side cutting, cleaning of water bars, turnpiking, and trash removal.
Individuals of all ages are encouraged to participate in the effort from 10 a.m. until1 p.m. on May 7. Those interested should bring work gloves, water, lunch, appropriate outdoor clothing, footwear, hand tools such as shovels, loppers, pruning shears, and other applicable materials. Volunteers should meet at the Lost Pond trailhead parking area, off from Columbian Road.
Residents will also have the opportunity to plant trees, rake leaves, clean up campsites, and assist in infrastructure improvement projects at the Cranberry Lake Campground. All ages are encouraged to participate from 9 a.m. until noon on May 7. They should bring rakes, shovels, and work gloves and meet at the campground entrance booth.
The last volunteering opportunity in St. Lawrence County will take place Upper and Lower Lakes Wildlife Management Area. Individuals ages 13 and older are invited to assist from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on May 7.
Participants will be tasked with pulling weeds and setting up and turning on electric fences. Volunteers are encouraged to bring the needed materials, however, some shovels, trowels, and rakes will be provided.
Those interested in participating are encouraged to find more information or register on the DEC website. | https://www.wivb.com/news/new-york/dec-looking-for-volunteers-in-st-lawrence-county/ | 2022-04-27 21:46:37 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/new-york/dec-looking-for-volunteers-in-st-lawrence-county/ |
TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Thursday, January 12, 2023
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast around 5 mph this afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to around 20 mph with
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gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
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cloudy. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy.
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Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Including the city of Quanah
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy.
Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 40s.
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy.
Highs around 70. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
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the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
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15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds around 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
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.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
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.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy.
Highs around 70. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
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midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast this afternoon.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs around 70. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
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to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy.
Highs around 70. Lows in the lower 40s.
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.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
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5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
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.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
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.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
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midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
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.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph,
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
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cloudy. Breezy with highs around 70. South winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs
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in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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200 AM CST Fri Jan 13 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs
in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Shortages for key drugs continue amid surge in illnesses
(CNN) - Grocery stores aren’t the only places sometimes dealing with empty shelves.
Many people in the U.S. are also having trouble finding high-profile prescription drugs. Among those hard-to-find medications: the antibiotic amoxicillin and the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment Adderall.
Experts said shortages are common for a variety of reasons, including expense.
However this time, some of these shortages are being caused by a significant recent rise in three viral illnesses: COVID-19, RSV and the flu.
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association said drugmakers are working nonstop to fill the demand and recommends that patients should follow the advice of their healthcare providers for alternatives, if necessary.
The Food and Drug Administration also said it is keeping close watch on the matter and will do what it can to help increase production.
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FACT FOCUS: Manhattan DA’s record distorted amid Trump case
Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s expected booking and arraignment in New York City on Tuesday, social media users are accusing Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, of having poor prosecutorial judgment in other cases.
But some posts distort Bragg’s decisions, from falsely accusing him of ignoring a case his office is prosecuting to misleadingly suggesting he should investigate a case outside his jurisdiction.
Here’s a closer look at the facts.
CLAIM: News footage about the unprovoked and deadly shooting of a man on the New York City subway in May 2022 provides an example of the “real crime in Manhattan” that Bragg should be prosecuting.
THE FACTS: The Manhattan DA’s office is prosecuting the suspect in this case, according to records and communications from Bragg’s office.
Bragg announced in June 2022 that a grand jury had indicted the suspect, Andrew Abdullah, on murder and weapon possession charges after he allegedly killed 48-year-old Daniel Enriquez aboard a Manhattan-bound Q subway train the previous month.
Court and inmate records show the 26-year-old Abdullah is being held without bail in a prison ward at Bellevue Hospital, with a court appearance expected on April 12.
The misleading claim spread across Twitter over the weekend after Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican, tweeted news coverage of the shooting.
“Heartbreaking!” Greene tweeted Saturday. “Shame on Alvin Bragg for being not prosecuting real crime in Manhattan!”
Redmond Haskins, a spokesperson for the Legal Aid Society, a nonprofit-public defender organization, confirmed Abdullah remains held in custody on the murder charge. He declined to comment further.
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CLAIM: Bragg is charging a New York City parking garage attendant for attempted murder after he shot an alleged armed robber.
THE FACTS: Bragg’s office isn’t prosecuting Moussa Diarra, a Manhattan DA spokesperson and Diarra’s lawyer confirmed to the AP.
Charles Clayman, Diarra’s lawyer, said video of the altercation was eventually located and sent to the DA’s office, clearing his client of wrongdoing.
“There’s no attempted murder charges and there never will be because my client was the hero and the victim, not the perpetrator,” he said by phone. “That’s the whole story.”
But that didn’t stop social media users from spreading false claims about the incident.
“New York City is a Joke: Manhattan Prosecutors Charge Victim of Assault With Attempted Murder,” wrote one Twitter user in a post that was liked or shared more than 12,000 times as of Monday.
The shooting happened early Saturday morning when Diarra confronted a suspected thief in the parking garage where he worked, which is in midtown Manhattan.
Charles Rhodie, 59, shot the 57-year-old twice before Diarra was able to wrestle the handgun free and fire back, according to police. Both were hospitalized and initially charged with attempted murder, assault and gun possession.
Rhodie was also charged with burglary. It’s not clear what charges he’ll ultimately face or whether he still remains hospitalized. Spokespersons for police and Bragg’s office didn’t respond to follow up questions and a lawyer for Rhodie couldn’t be identified.
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CLAIM: Bragg should investigate surveillance footage showing several male suspects beating and robbing a female victim in New York City.
THE FACTS: This March 2020 attack happened in Crown Heights, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, outside Bragg’s jurisdiction.
The 15-year-old said she was walking home when a group of males approached her and started to punch her and kick her, police said. The suspects fled with her sneakers and a cellphone.
In New York City, each of the five boroughs has its own top prosecutor, who oversees criminal prosecutions in that borough. This crime fell into the Brooklyn district attorney’s jurisdiction, Brooklyn DA spokesperson Helen Peterson said in an email.
The attack occurred in March 2020, nearly a year before Bragg entered office as Manhattan’s first Black district attorney in January 2021.
Twelve underage defendants in the case went to family court, Peterson said. A thirteenth defendant pleaded guilty to third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, and was sentenced to six months in jail.
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John Collins entered this Eastern Conference opening-round playoff series against the Miami Heat hurting, as he dealt with finger and foot injuries. The Atlanta Hawks forward said he continues to find the experience painful.
“The first three games, I’ve been in a lot of pain, man,” he said ahead of Sunday night’s Game 4 at State Farm Arena. “I guess, to be frank, the Heat don’t have a polite way of playing basketball.
“So I’ve seriously been having to try to take a little bit extra measure to just try to take care of my body. Be that as it is, it’s the playoffs. So not complaining, but it’s real. So, got to get ready to do it again.”
The West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman High product said the Heat’s tactics also had him coming to the aid of second-year Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu in Friday night’s Atlanta Game 3 victory.
During the break between the third and fourth quarters, as Hawks coach Nate McMillan handled his televised interview, Collins and Atlanta assistant Chris Jent addresses the referees on behalf of Okongwu.
“The Heat were holding Onyeka as he was trying to jump in the air,” Collins said. “We were trying to explain to the official, I forgot who it was at the time, ‘that’s illegal.’
“You can’t do that, when somebody’s jumping, with two hands, and gets grabbed by the waist, that’s a foul. And again, kind of upset.”
Collins said he ultimately let it go, but then addressed it the following day at practice.
“I hate to see that type of stuff,” he said. “Somebody jumping in the air, I feel like that should be an easy one. But it is what it is.”
Missed calls
The NBA’s officiating report for Friday night’s 111-110 Heat loss cited a pair of late uncalled Hawks defensive 3-second violations, each of which should have resulted in a Heat free throw being awarded.
The first came with 56.6 seconds to play, on the sequence that featured a P.J. Tucker 3-pointer that put the Heat up 110-109, with the officiating report ruling that Atlanta’s Bogdan Bogdanovic, “is in the paint for longer than three seconds without imminently actively guarding an opponent.”
Even more significant was a similar non-call on Atlanta’s Kevin Huerter with that same score with 15.6 seconds to play. On that play, Heat guard Jimmy Butler missed a jump shot, with the Hawks’ Trae Young then converting in transition to close out the scoring.
Had the call been made on Huerter, the Hawks likely would have been forced to foul the Heat, potentially down two at that stage (after what should have been a technical free throw).
Optimistic outlook
Heat center Bam Adebayo said he is confident that Kyle Lowry will traverse his hamstring issue as expediently as possible.
“I feel like he’s going to bounce back,” Adebayo said. “He’s one of those dudes who knows how to take care of his body, he knows himself and his body. So it wouldn’t shock me if he’s back out here soon.”
Adebayo said Lowry remains a valuable influence to fill-in point guard Gabe Vincent.
“Vincent has grown throughout this whole season, especially having Kyle in his ear,” Adebayo said. “It’s made him a point guard, better player. I’m excited for Vincent. This is his moment and he’ll embrace it.
“He’s become our second-best point guard on the team. In that regard, we just take K-Low’s responsibility and just hand it to Vincent. I feel like he’s very prepared for that.”
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TX El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Zone Forecast for Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for New Mexico
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
TXZ418-300015-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
and Upper Valley
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after
midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the upper 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning,
then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the
evening. Windy with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning.
Very windy and cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Breezy
with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ419-300015-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
and Fort Bliss
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this
afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after
midnight. Lows around 40. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain. Breezy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning.
Windy, cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ420-300015-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks and Loma Linda
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers this
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. West winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in
the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain. Windy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning. Very windy and cooler with highs in the upper 40s.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy, cold with lows in the
lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Brisk, cold with lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 50.
$$
TXZ423-300015-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers this
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows around
40. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.NEW YEARS DAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning.
Windy, cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
TXZ421-300015-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Cooler with highs in the upper 50s. West
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in
the mid 50s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 60. West winds
15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 40.
.NEW YEARS DAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Very windy and
cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and windy.
Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
TXZ422-300015-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the city of Sierra Blanca
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
mid 50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the
upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in
the lower 50s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 50s. West
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain. Breezy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Very windy and
cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and very windy. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs around 50.
$$
TXZ424-300015-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the city of Indian Hot Springs
208 AM MST Thu Dec 29 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers this afternoon. Cooler with highs in the
lower 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the
lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the
morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper
50s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
.NEW YEARS DAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of
rain. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows around 40. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning.
Breezy, cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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Dennhardt
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Wisconsin tight end Clay Cundiff dropped the ball on Saturday. Graham Mertz insists his teammate will pick it up and run with it.
MADISON – Clay Cundiff understood what he would be asked to do as he walked into the McClain Center late Saturday.
Wisconsin’s redshirt junior tight end would have to rehash his final play in the Badgers’ 17-14 loss to Washington State, a lost fumble at the Cougars’ 12 with 5 minutes 14 seconds remaining.
“I felt like I let the team down, coaches down,” he said. “Ball security is something that is a huge, huge deal here. We practice it every day.”
The hit that dislodged the ball came from the backside, after a 24-yard reception.
"On that one," head coach Paul Chryst said, "the most dangerous (place) is always going to be from behind."
Cundiff and the rest of UW’s offense never got the ball back.
“You’ve got to look at your teammates and own up to that,” Cundiff explained. “But every single one of my teammates was very supportive of me. A play like that, that happens to the best of them. You’ve got to put it behind you and look forward to next week.”
Cundiff had touchdown catches of 17 and 10 yards in the first half to help UW build a 14-7 lead. But he will remember his last play of the loss.
“Yeah, I had a good first half, but none of that will matter,” he said.
Quarterback Graham Mertz knew immediately how Cundiff was feeling. Mertz struggled protecting the ball last season, beginning with throwing two interceptions and losing a fumble in UW’s 16-10 loss to Penn State in the opener.
“I’ve lived that,” Mertz said. “He is going to lean on me and I’m going to lean on him. I know what he has been through. He is a fighter. He is going to learn from it. He’s going to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
“I’m blessed to have gone through what I’ve been through. I can share that with him.”
Mertz’s play has been solid in UW’s first two games and he enters Week 3 against New Mexico State completing 68.1% of his passes (32 of 47) for 446 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception.
Cundiff is second on the team in catches (six) and receiving yards (82). His per-catch average is 13.7 yards.
“He had a great game and then you have that one play,” Mertz said. “Obviously, for him all you think about is that one play. I’ve lived that and that’s what I told him. ‘Dude, we’re going to work through this and learn from it.’”
Cundiff’s fumble conjured memories of a play in UW’s 17-12 loss at Cincinnati in 1999. Tight end John Sigmund was called for a false start late in that game, wiping out a touchdown pass that would have given UW the lead.
Sigmund, then a junior, was devastated after the mistake. Although he was considered primarily a blocking tight end, Sigmund had a solid season. He capped it with two crucial catches on UW’s clinching drive against Stanford in the 2000 Rose Bowl.
UW hosts New Mexico State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and it will be interesting to see how Cundiff responds.
“That is part of the process,” Mertz continued when asked about Cundiff. “When something doesn’t go your way, people can say whatever they want about you. And you’ve got to do a little self-reflection and (ask): ‘Can I handle that?’
“I know he can. He is one of the strongest dudes I know. He is going to keep fighting. He is going to be a hell of a tight end this year. He is going to keep making a ton of plays. He’s not going to stop.” | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/09/13/wisconsins-clay-cundiff-must-overcome-fumble-vs-washington-state/10360506002/ | 2022-09-13 13:14:38 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/09/13/wisconsins-clay-cundiff-must-overcome-fumble-vs-washington-state/10360506002/ |
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is attending his first game, less than three weeks removed from his on-field cardiac arrest, and reportedly spoke to his team in the locker room before kickoff on Sunday.
Video from WROC’s AJ Feldman showed a person donning a jacket from what appeared to be Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation being driven by security to the Bills locker room and hurried inside. The team later confirmed that it was Hamlin, posting a video to both Instagram and Twitter showing Hamlin arriving at the team’s locker room and the message “Welcome home, Damar.”
Hamlin was accompanied by his 7-year-old brother, Damir, and mother, Nina.
Reporting from ESPN’s Dianna Russini said that Hamlin wasn’t planning to be out on the field during the game. He could be seen during the live television coverage in one of the upper-level boxes at Highmark Stadium.
Hamlin, 24, has not been seen in public since the Bills and Bengals last met on Jan. 2 in a game that came to an abrupt halt and was eventually canceled after Hamlin’s collapse on the field in the first quarter.
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Hamlin began making regular visits to the team’s facility soon after his release from the hospital in what he described as “dipping his toe back in here and getting on the road to just getting back to himself.”
His presence was enough to uplift his teammates, who after Hamlin’s collapse surrounded him as medical teams used CPR and an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to restart his heart.
For several minutes, the television audience who tuned in for that Monday night game instead absorbed the fear and sadness on players’ faces, some streaked with tears.
A family spokesman for Hamlin said this week that he still faces a lengthy rehabilitation.
“Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or aftereffects,” Jordon Rooney told The Associated Press.
The Bills have not disclosed the results of tests Hamlin has undergone to determine why his heart stopped after he was struck in the chest while making what appeared to be a routine tackle.
Sunday’s Divisional Round matchup will be a rematch of the game that was canceled due to Hamlin’s cardiac arrest in Week 17.
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If you have ever had a Black Diamond apple, you probably paid a pretty penny. But you can also consider yourself fortunate for being able to taste a food few people can access.
Black Diamond apples look like something the Evil Queen would’ve given to Snow White. However, this dark fruit is not poisonous — but it is exceedingly rare. That’s because it requires unique growing conditions that only exist in remote areas of the world.
You’ve likely enjoyed the Black Diamond apple’s cousin. Black Diamond apples are a rare variety of Huaniu apples, also known as Chinese Red Delicious.
Although they are called Black Diamond apples, the fruit is actually a deep purple, like a ripe plum. You can see this deep, dark coloring in these photos posted on Facebook by the Progressive Grower’s Association of India, a group of farmers that grows apples and other temperate fruits in the Himalayan ecosystem.
That Facebook post offers a hint as to why you might never see Black Diamond apples at your grocery store or farmers’ market, and if you do, why you can expect to spend upward of $7 apiece for them.
The apples are native to the small mountain city of Nyingchi, Tibet. Their dark purple hue is a result of the environment where they grow. During the day, they soak in abundant ultraviolet light, and at night, the temperature dramatically fluctuates.
Because they need a climate that scarcely sees temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit but also seldom drops below 30, there are no established planting zones in the United States for this type of apple tree. Another reason they are rare is that Tibetan farmers are reluctant to plant them. Not only are they difficult to grow, but they require about eight years to reach maturity. They’re only available for two months out of the year and the market for them is unproven, making them a gamble for growers.
If you ever have the opportunity to go to Asia and purchase a Black Diamond apple, you might want to splurge on the expense. They reportedly have a higher glucose level than other apples, making them taste very sweet. If not, the Arkansas Black apple is an easier-to-find substitute, sold at farmers’ markets and by heirloom apple growers when the fruit is in season.
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Organizations across Anne Arundel County and Annapolis will kick off Black History Month Wednesday with four weeks of exhibitions, festivities and educational events.
Throughout February, Maryland Hall will host a Freedom Way, a music and art collection of framed graphic posters depicting milestones and key historic events in Black history.
“It’s not just about celebration but more about education,” said Phyllis Tee Adams, founder of Annapolis Juneteenth, the nonprofit that brings a Juneteenth celebration to Annapolis. Adams, along with Dreamers Making A Difference and Growth Matters, will host the free exhibition. Adams said the display will be a precursor to the third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 in Annapolis.
“We want to inform everyone as best we can of all the impacts that Black people have made and to highlight our impact on the greater narrative,” she said.
The Freedom Way display was created and narrated by Bishop Craig Coates, a senior pastor at Fresh Start Church and chaplain for the Annapolis Police Department. On Feb. 19, there will be a a free exhibition and presentation by Coates, who will share from his dissertation work, “A Blueprint of African American Resistance and Liberation in America.”
“Change comes from education and acceptance, so that’s what I was looking to achieve when I created Freedom Way,” Coates said. “When Phyllis came to me about creating this piece before Juneteenth 2021, I was more than happy to help because it’s my life work to share and educate through art.”
To register for the Feb. 19 event visit ticketing.marylandhall.org/28223/28224.
On Feb. 8 in the Bowen Theatre at Maryland Hall, The Annapolis Film Society will host a screening of the documentary film, “The Educational Divide: The Story of East Side High.” The film covers issues of race, public education, civil rights and poverty as it recounts the story of a small town in Mississippi that must consolidate its two high schools because they are in violation of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Brown v. Board of Education.
There is a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. before the screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the film, which begins at 7 p.m. A panel discussion and question-and-answer session will start at 8 p.m.
Other Black History Month events
Anne Arundel Community College: The community college is offering a number of festivities throughout February, including art exhibits, workshops with local artists and movie screenings. Visit aacc.edu/black-history/ to see the full list of activities.
Anne Arundel County Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The county’s EDI office is offering a Black History Month Webinar at noon Feb. 8. The event is free and can be viewed at eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-webinar-tickets-512131076837.
Anne Arundel County Public Library: The library will celebrate Black History Month with an extensive list of programs at its locations throughout the county to promote culture and education. The library will also host five separate Zoom sessions; participants must register in advance at https://www.aacpl.net/events/.
- Broadneck
- Tuesdays at Two Film Series: Make Tuesday family movie night with this series of motion pictures inspired by pivotal figures in Black history. Each screening will be followed by a post-screening discussion. Films are rated PG-13. All screenings will occur at 2 p.m. “42: The Jackie Robinson Story” — Feb. 7; “Selma” — Feb. 14; “Respect” — Feb. 21; “Just Mercy” — Feb. 28.
- Brooklyn Park
- Christylez Concert, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m.. Join us for a progressive hip-hop concert with Grammy-nominated performer Christylez Bacon.
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- Soul Line Dancing, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. Learn new moves and grooves from Jessie’s Soul Line Dancers to warm yourself up this winter. Registration required. For adults.
- Black History Live with the Culture Queen, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. Through interactive music, movement and storytelling your children will discover a renewed sense of confidence and learn how to celebrate the kings and queens of African American history. For preschoolers
- History of Jazz, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Tune your ears as the Crofton Middle and High School jazz bands present a chronological survey of jazz music by African American composers and musicians.
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- Black History Month Crafternoon, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m., Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Create an art piece inspired by a famous African American artist. For teens and adults.
- Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
- Past, Present & Future of Black Watermen & Women of the Chesapeake, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Fresh from the Bay, an African American panel of maritime experts share their stories, experiences and how they are moving forward to engage with the community. For teens and adults
- African Dance through the Decades, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Enjoy dancing through the decades to experience African history through movement and stories.
- How Did Landscape Affect Harriet Tubman? Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. In partnership with the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, learn about Tubman’s remarkable story and how her natural surroundings shaped her character and legacy.
- Eastport-Annapolis Neck
- Jackie Robinson, Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The Bright Start Touring Theatre performs this biographical tale about the life of the first Black baseball player to cross the color lines in the major leagues.
- Maryland City at Russett
- Who Were the Buffalo Soldiers? Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. Join Trooper Samuel Pitts and other members of the Chaplain (Capt.) H.V. Plummer Chapter for an interactive presentation displaying highlights of the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.
- Mountain Road
- Movie Screening: “Respect” (PG-13), Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Take a glimpse into the life of the”Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin and enjoy some refreshments during the screenings of this biographical film. Registration required.
- Odenton
- Black History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. Help improve Wikipedia by editing and creating articles related to Black History Month to ensure the sharing of complete and accurate histories with the world. Registration required. For teens and adults.
- From Jazz to Hip Hop, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Discover and discuss the impact, influencers, origins and evolution of popular music forms that originated in the African American community. For teens and adults
- Severna Park
- The Great Movies: “Us,” (R), Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a screening of this horror film by “Get Out” director Jordan Peele. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/anne-arundel/annapolis/ac-cn-black-history-month-20230131-orz2egl63vd5lkjg4pzi4gbgpq-story.html | 2023-01-31 12:15:42 | 1 | https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/anne-arundel/annapolis/ac-cn-black-history-month-20230131-orz2egl63vd5lkjg4pzi4gbgpq-story.html |
PORTSMOUTH- School is nearly out for the summer, but Mary’s Clothesline, Inc. is already planning to supply next year’s students.
Sisters Linda and Marcie Barlow founded the organization, which is geared toward helping Scioto County’s young scholars achieve their dreams with backpacks full of school supplies. They are originally from the Pittsburgh area. They came to love Scioto County through the dirt-track racing community and trips to local tracks as children.
Each trip to the area meant a five-hour drive, so the pair decided to move here.
“We’ve grown a little bit every year,” said Linda Barlow, the organization’s chief financial officer. “The response down here is tremendous.”
As part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary giving campaign, the Barlows hope to grow awareness of Mary’s Clothesline, a 501(c)3, and gain some donations and sponsors. Nascar’s Giveathon event began May 16.
“For the past four years we have distributed the backpacks at Portsmouth Raceway Park,” according to the organization’s entry on NASCAR Foundation’s website. “By providing these items to the families we ease their burden during the back-to-school season. We provide these items to the children to ensure they have the items needed for success in the classroom. We also ease the financial burden that many families in our region face at back-to-school time.”
In addition to the giveaway at PRP, there will be others throughout the year. The organization collects school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, coats, hats, gloves, and toys for children up to age 12.
“They need to see positivity,” Barlow said, “we can make a difference in the community. … It’s just fun. It’s a positive thing and it warms my heart to really help the people.”
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Updated December 18, 2022 at 1:45 PM ET
Amid intense backlash and accusations of violating press freedom, Twitter has reinstated the accounts of several journalists who were suspended over the last several days, though at least one remains suspended.
On Thursday night, the social media platform suspended several reporters who had tweeted or written about Elon Musk's ownership of the company.
Among the accounts that went dark were Donie O'Sullivan of CNN; Ryan Mac of The New York Times; Drew Harwell of The Washington Post; Micah Lee of The Intercept; journalist Aaron Rupar; and Taylor Lorenz also of The Washington Post.
On Friday evening, Musk put the decision of whether to reinstate suspended accounts up for a public vote. He tweeted an informal poll which asked Twitter users to choose when to "unsuspend accounts who doxxed my exact location in real-time."
According to the poll, 58.7% of voters favored lifting the suspensions immediately over 41.3% of respondents who said Musk should wait seven more days.
Rupar, whose account was reinstated on Friday, said the suspensions signaled Twitter's instability.
"It's a clear illustration that it is no longer a rules-based company," Rupar told NPR. "It's basically a company based on Elon Musk's whims and the terms of service depend on his mood each day."
Joan Donovan, the research director at Harvard's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, thinks the spree of suspensions is only the beginning.
"The way Musk is targeting particular mainstream journalists, I think we're going to see more of these shenanigans, and not less, over the next couple of months," she told NPR's Michel Martin on All Things Considered.
Linette Lopez, a Business Insider reporter who previously covered Musk, said her account was suspended on Friday after she tweeted court documents that revealed Musk had hacked and doxxed people in the past.
"Its funny that Elon suddenly has a problem with doxxing and harassing people because he has a history of doing that before people were paying such close attention to him," she told NPR.
Washington Post columnist Lorenz said her account was briefly suspended on Saturday evening, after seemingly asking Musk to comment on an upcoming story. Though Lorenz said she was told from Twitter Support that her account was permanently banned, it appeared to be re-active as of Sunday afternoon.
Meanwhile, Lopez's account remains suspended as of Sunday. She said she has not heard from the company as to why.
NPR has reached out to Twitter and Musk but has not gotten a response.
It all started with a jet-tracking Twitter account
Prior to suspending the accounts of the journalists, Musk took issue with several accounts that tracked the movement of private planes used by billionaires, government officials and others.
Musk was particularly concerned with the jet-tracking account, @ElonJet, run by a 20-year-old University of Central Florida student, which Musk alleges was used by a "crazy stalker" in Los Angeles to follow one of Musk's children.
Journalists who tweeted or wrote about Musk's rift with the account found themselves later suspended.
Musk, a self-professed "free speech absolutist," has denied accusations that the suspensions were in retaliation for critical coverage. Instead, he argued that the accounts are a "physical safety violation" and can lead to "doxxing," or sharing of personal information to encourage harassers.
"Criticizing me all day long is totally fine, but doxxing my real-time location and endangering my family is not," Musk tweeted Thursday night.
Musk's crackdown was condemned by the U.N. and EU
A number of organizations around the globe have criticized Musk's apparent silencing of high-profile journalists on Twitter.
Melissa Fleming, the United Nations undersecretary-general for global communications, said she was "deeply disturbed" by the suspensions.
"Media freedom is not a toy. A free press is the cornerstone of democratic societies and a key tool in the fight against harmful disinformation," Fleming tweeted on Friday.
Věra Jourová, the European Commission vice president, warned Twitter of potentially violating the European Union's Digital Services Act and Media Freedom Act.
"There are red lines. And sanctions, soon," Jourová tweeted Friday.
The suspensions have also drawn outrage from several news organizations that are demanding explanations for why their reporters were temporarily banned.
"Twitter's increasing instability and volatility should be of incredible concern for everyone who uses the platform," CNN said in a statement on Thursday. "We will reevaluate our relationship based on that response."
Following Lorenz' brief ban, Washington Post executive editor Sally Buzbee told NPR on Sunday, "The arbitrary suspension of another Post journalist further undermines Elon Musk's claim that he intends to run Twitter as a platform dedicated to free speech."
For Rupar, though he was initially worried about how the Twitter ban would negatively impact his career, the opposite turned out to be true.
"The consequences for me were pretty positive overall," he said.
In the hours following his suspension, Rupar said he received an onslaught of support and a mass of followers on his newly created Mastodon account — which he plans to use more frequently.
"Even though I'm back on Twitter, in light of this experience, it seems like a good time to spend more energy developing a following elsewhere," Rupar said.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teleperformance, a global leader in digital business services, today announced it has received Microsoft Solutions Partner status for Digital & App Innovation (Azure).
With the designation, Teleperformance is leveraging Microsoft technologies to help customers build, run and manage applications across multiple clouds, on premises, and at the edge, with the tools and frameworks of the customer's choice. The designation reflects Teleperformance's broad capabilities and commitment to training and accreditation supporting clients on their digital transformation journey.
Last month, Teleperformance also received Microsoft Solution Partner status for Infrastructure, demonstrating company's expertise and continuous commitment to helping clients deliver comprehensive Microsoft cloud solutions.
"Teleperformance is proud to achieve Microsoft Solutions Partner status for Digital & App Innovation as part of our commitment and capabilities across Microsoft clouds," said Dev Mudaliar, Global Chief Information Officer, Teleperformance Group. "This latest designation is a testament to our people, our continuous digital transformation and our dedication to ensure our clients access the latest innovations from their Microsoft investment."
"Receiving a second Solutions Partner designation by Microsoft solidifies our position as a digital business services company that combines the most advanced solutions to help companies transform, run better, and adapt to change," added Daniel Julien, Chairman and CEO of Teleperformance Group.
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Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), is a global leader in digital business services, blending the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world's biggest brands and their customers. The Group's comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front-office customer care to back-office functions, including Trust and Safety services that help defend both online users and brand reputation. It also offers a range of specialized services such as collections, interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. With more than 410,000 inspired and passionate people speaking more than 300 languages, the Group's global scale and local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment. In 2022, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €8,154 million (US$8.6 billion, based on €1 = $1.05) and net profit of €645 million.
Teleperformance shares are traded on the Euronext Paris market, Compartment A, and are eligible for the deferred settlement service. They are included in the following indices: CAC 40, STOXX 600, S&P Europe 350, MSCI Global Standard and Euronext Tech Leaders. In the area of corporate social responsibility, Teleperformance shares are included in the CAC 40 ESG since September 2022, the Euronext Vigeo Euro 120 index since 2015, the EURO STOXX 50 ESG index since 2020, the MSCI Europe ESG Leaders index since 2019, the FTSE4Good index since 2018 and the S&P Global 1200 ESG index since 2017.
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The Fourth of July, the federal holiday marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, falls on Monday this year.
It became a federal holiday in 1870 and features barbecues, fireworks and celebrations across the country each year.
Here's a look at what's open and closed this Fourth of July:
What's closed?
All nonessential government buildings and offices will be closed Monday.
The United States Postal Service will be closed Monday. UPS stores will also be closed and will pause delivery and pickup services.
Some FedEx services and operations will be closed throughout the weekend and into Monday.
The U.S. stock market, including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, will also be closed Monday.
Most banks will also be closed Monday.
What's open?
Most major retailers will remain open on the Fourth, including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Old Navy, Publix and Kroger, according to the website Store Holiday Hours.
Check with each store for specific hours, which may vary depending on your location.
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President Biden has a low overall approval rating. NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Democratic strategists Ben LaBolt and Chris Hunley about Democrats options ahead of midterm elections.
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President Biden has a low overall approval rating. NPR's Asma Khalid talks to Democratic strategists Ben LaBolt and Chris Hunley about Democrats options ahead of midterm elections.
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Taylor Swift made her triumphant return to the concert stage Friday night to kick off her Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona, where she told the boisterous 70,000 fans at State Farm Arena how much she's missed them.
The Midnights songstress soaked up the atmosphere, looking up and all over the crowd while donning a shimmery dress. After catching her breath, the 33-year-old singer grew emotional as she shared with fans that the roaring reception was giving her all the feels.
"I don’t know how to process all of this in the way that it’s making me feel right now," she said. "We have a lot of time for me to try to sum up how I’m feeling about how much I’ve missed you and how happy I am to see you. Let me just start by saying you guys are making feel fantastic!"
The Eras Tour, her first tour since 2018, featured stunning visuals, from a curved screen serving as her backdrop to the singer, at one point while transitioning to her Midnights era, taking a dive and seemingly swimming across the stage.
All in all, Swift performed for a whopping three hours and 12 minutes, and she incredibly performed every second without taking a single break. In that glorious time Swift belted out 44 songs, including "Shake It Off," "Midnight Rain," "You Belong With Me," "Willow," "Don't Blame Me," "Fearless," "Love Story," "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" and "Karma."
Swifties were also treated to her flawless fashion style, including sparkling bodysuits, an elegant ballgown, ethereal dresses and even a one-legged snake suit.
At long last, Swifties got what they had been wanting for years, though the highly-anticipated concert didn't come without some pain.
As ET previously reported, fans were fuming with Ticketmaster after technical difficulties during the presale for the Eras Tour left many fans digitally stranded when they couldn't purchase tickets. The so-called Ticketmaster fiasco was so intense, it even drew attention from Congress.
To celebrate the start of the Eras Tour, Swift dropped four previously unreleased tracks Friday at midnight: "Eyes Open (Taylor's Version)," "Safe & Sound (Taylor's Version)," "If This Was a Movie (Taylor's Version)" and the never-before-heard track, "All of the Girls You Loved Before."
"Eyes Open" and "Safe & Sound," featuring Joy Williams and John Paul White, are off the 2012 soundtrack to The Hunger Games. "If This Was a Movie" was originally released in the 2010 deluxe version of Speak Now.
Swifties were so passionate about the Eras Tour finally kicking off in Glendale, Arizona, that the city started popping up as "Swift City, ERA-zona" on Google Maps.
And it was labeled as "a place of worship."
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota judge ruled Monday that he will keep the state’s ban on abortion from taking effect, saying there’s a “substantial probability” that a constitutional challenge to the law will succeed.
Judge Bruce Romanick’s ruling means abortion is still legal in North Dakota, though the state’s only clinic — the Red River Women’s Clinic of Fargo — shut down as it challenged the ban and has moved across the border to neighboring Minnesota.
Romanick last month rejected a request from North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley to let the law take effect while the Red River clinic’s lawsuit went forward. Romanick based his earlier decision on several factors, but Wrigley argued he had not sufficiently considered the clinic’s chances of prevailing in court. The North Dakota Supreme Court agreed and told Romanick to take another look.
In his earlier ruling, Romanick noted the clinic’s uphill battle. But in his ruling Monday, he said the clinic has a “substantial probability” of succeeding, though he noted that the question of whether abortion is a constitutional right in North Dakota has been contentious and has not been decided by the state’s highest court.
Romanick said the purpose of a preliminary injunction is to maintain the status quo until a case can be settled on the merits.
But he also wrote there is a “substantial probability” that the law is unconstitutional because of the constraint it places on doctors. Specifically, he took issue with the fact that the ban allows cases of rape or incest to be raised as an affirmative defense to administering an abortion — but notes that doctors could be prosecuted in the first place.
This puts unreasonable burdens on doctors and pregnant women that are “not reasonably related to the goal of preserving life” — which the state has said is the purpose of the law. He wrote that if “women do not have a reasonable avenue in which to get safe abortions when their lives are in danger, the Statute does not serve its intended purpose.”
Wrigley, a Republican, said he was still analyzing the ruling.
“I’m unpersuaded by almost everything I read in the judge’s ruling and we look forward to responding,” he said.
Tammi Kromenaker, director of the Red River Women’s Clinic, said she was pleased that abortion remained “safe and legal” in the state.
“We want physicians who are treating patients to feel like they can use their best medical judgment and training and not be looking at the law books as to how they can take care of patients,” she said.
In the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade earlier this year, the Red River clinic shut down its single location in Fargo and moved just a few miles across the state line to Moorhead, Minnesota, a state where abortion remains legal. But the clinic continued to press its lawsuit, arguing that the North Dakota constitution grants a right to abortion.
When Romanick blocked the law from taking effect last month, he acknowledged that the clinic had moved but noted doctors and hospitals would still be affected by the statute.
The law makes abortion illegal except in cases of rape or incest or when the life of the mother is in danger — any of which would have to be proven in court. Otherwise, a doctor who performs an abortion would face a felony charge, which abortion rights supporters say could stop doctors from performing abortions even if the mother’s health is at risk.
More than a dozen states had passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the high court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy. While some states began enforcing the bans immediately other efforts to bar the procedure are tied up in the courts.
In Idaho, for example, a strict abortion ban is in effect, but a federal judge has temporarily barred the state from enforcing the ban in some medical situations while a lawsuit from the Department of Justice works through the courts. And last week Arizona’s attorney general has agreed not to enforce a near total ban on abortions at least until next year.
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Market drivers include policies stimulating demand for efficient HVAC systems, advances in technology and emerging financing models
BOULDER, Colo., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Insights analyzes the commercial heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) market globally.
The market has grown continuously as heating and cooling technologies advance. Looking forward, market stakeholders, including manufacturers, engineers, and service providers, have several growth opportunities. According to a new report from Guidehouse Insights, the global market revenue for commercial HVAC is anticipated to grow from $51.7 billion in 2022 to $66.6 billion in 2031 at a CAGR of 2.8%.
"There is huge growth opportunity in this market—including the increasing demand for heating and cooling in emerging regions and the number of aging commercial buildings with obsolete HVAC equipment," says Young Hoon Kim, senior research analyst with Guidehouse Insights. "Regardless of a building's age, inefficient HVAC systems harm the environment, so installing high efficiency equipment in new construction is the ideal."
The International Energy Agency reports that by 2030, nearly 20% of the existing building stock will require renovation to reach zero-carbon emissions. Since no one solution will accommodate all regions worldwide—for either residential or commercial HVAC—industry stakeholders must consider regional-specific solutions. Additionally, they must consider multiple sustainable heating and cooling solutions that will accommodate global decarbonization efforts and adapt them to each region and to the building types within those regions, according to the report.
The report, Commercial HVAC Market, reviews the different commercial HVAC solutions for heating and cooling and provides analysis for the ten-year period between 2022 and 2031, segmented by technology and five geographic regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Insights website.
About Guidehouse Insights
Guidehouse Insights, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Insights can be found at www.guidehouseinsights.com.
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has over 16,500 professionals in over 55 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Commercial HVAC Market, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Insights based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Insights nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a teacher and I thought there could be a more convenient way to teach my class outside during the pandemic," said an inventor, from East Garrison, Calif., "so I invented the ALL TERRAIN PODIUM. My podium design would be easy to maneuver over a variety of terrain and it enables you to hold the necessary supplies for your lesson."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable podium for schools, restaurants and other locations during the pandemic. In doing so, it can be easily maneuvered off-road, on the grass, on sidewalks, through doorways, etc. It also ensures that books, papers, a laptop and other items are accessible and it increases convenience. The invention features a versatile design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for schools, restaurants, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SNF-181, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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