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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has endorsed the first updated COVID-19 booster shots.
Earlier in the day advisers to the CDC voted to recommend reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. The vote was 13 in favor and one no vote.
"The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant," Walensky said in a written statement announcing the recommendation.
"If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster and I strongly encourage you to receive it," Walensky said.
The booster shots target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants that most people are catching now. This double-barreled vaccine is called a bivalent vaccine.
The CDC advisers recommended that anyone age 12 and older get the new Pfizer-BioNTech boosters as authorized by the Food and Drug Administration. The updated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for anyone 18 and older.
In both cases people would have to wait two months after completing their initial vaccination or their last booster shot. But many vaccine experts say it would be better to wait at least four months since the last shot or COVID infection, or the boosters won't work as well.
This is the first time the FDA has authorized COVID vaccines without requiring they get tested in people. To keep up with the rapidly evolving virus, the FDA relied on how well the shots stimulated the immune systems of mice. They also looked at how well similar shots targeted at earlier variants worked on people.
The companies and federal officials say there's no question the shots are safe and they argue the evidence indicates the reformulated boosters will help reduce the chances people will catch the virus and spread it.
But some people wonder if it would be better to wait for the results from human studies that are already underway.
"It certainly looks very promising," said CDC advisor Dr. Pablo Sanchez from The Ohio State University at Thursday's hearing. "I understand the constant shift of these variants but studies with the BA.4 and BA.5 are ongoing in humans and I just wonder if it's a little premature," he said. Sanchez was the only adviser to vote no. "I voted no because I feel we really need the human data," he explained. "There's a lot of vaccine hesitancy already. We need human data."
But other advisers were more comfortable, pointing out that flu vaccines are updated every year without being tested in people.
"This is the future that we're heading for," says Dr. Jamie Loehr of Cayuga Family Medicine. "We're going to have more variants and we should be treating this like the flu, where we can use new strain variants every year." Loehr says he's comfortable recommending the updated boosters, "even if we don't have human data."
Between 400 and 500 people are still dying every day in the U.S. from COVID-19 and public health officials are worried another surge could hit this fall or winter. The administration hopes the reformulated boosters will help contain a surge and protect people from serious disease or death.
The federal government plans to make the boosters available quickly. In advance of the FDA's decision, Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator told NPR that the new boosters represented "a really important moment in this pandemic."
Now the CDC has signed off, few shots could be available as early as Friday, with a wider rollout next week.
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Jobless claims fall to lowest level since September
By Alicia Wallace, CNN
The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell to 211,000 for the week ended December 10, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Labor.
That’s a drop of 20,000 from the previous week’s total, which was upwardly revised to 231,000; and the lowest level since September.
Economists were expecting claims to be 230,000.
Continuing claims, which measure the number of people who are collecting benefits on an ongoing basis, were 1.671 million for the week ended December 3, slightly above the previous week’s downwardly revised level of 1.67 million, Labor Department data shows.
Weekly jobless claims are volatile — especially around the holidays — and frequently subject to revision.
Still, the level of claims speaks to the tightness of the labor market, said Nancy Vanden Houten, lead US economist for Oxford Economics.
“Initial claims data can be noisy around the holidays, but the low level of initial claims is a reminder that employers are reluctant to let go of workers they’ve struggled to find,” she said in a statement. “A higher level of continued claims, meanwhile, suggests that workers are collecting benefits for longer because finding a new job may be getting more difficult.”
As a whole, the claims data paint a picture of a labor market that is still too tight for the Federal Reserve, she added. The Fed has made a series of hefty interest rate hikes — including a half-point increase on Wednesday — to help quash decades-high inflation.
A tight labor market, however, has been a sticking point. Fed officials have expressed concern about vacancies well outpacing those looking for work, an imbalance that could keep wages and prices elevated.
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TROY, Mich., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algo, provider of digital transformation services and supply chain software, has successfully modernized the way Microsoft receives business data from Amazon.
Rusty Sticha, Business Program Manager for Data Modernization Initiative at Microsoft expressed appreciation for Algo's agility, precision, and professionalism. "The technical and functional experts at Algo have done an excellent job. They rapidly integrated data from the new Amazon APIs, and also ensured that the data was complete and accurate. I'm impressed with the clear, communicative way they engaged with us, and how quickly they delivered the project."
As a global vendor of computing hardware, Microsoft had been receiving order information and related details from Amazon via electronic data interchange (EDI) feeds. Algo assisted Microsoft with replacing these scheduled data pushes with on-demand data requests using Amazon's selling partner API (SP-API). Algo successfully implemented SP-API for all of Microsoft's geographic regions in 5 weeks.
Organizations have used EDI for digital B2B communication for decades. The sender usually transmits data in daily or weekly batches, making near-real time updates impossible. Not only do application programming interfaces (APIs) like SP-API support near-real-time updates; they also reduce data exchange costs and complexity.
Algo reduced manual data management efforts by setting up automatic SP-API feeds from Amazon to Microsoft. During data integration, Algo performed comprehensive data validation that led to the identification and recovery of significant lost sales.
Emily Slavik, Chief Product Officer at Algo, cited the implementation team's collective experience as a key contributing factor to the project's success. "Integrating API data for all of Microsoft's regions was challenging," she said, "but the expertise of our data engineers and supply chain experts helped us ensure that we adhered to project timelines without compromising on data quality. API calls will enable near-real-time reporting of sales and operations data from Amazon, and will also provide a strong foundation for future digital transformation initiatives."
Algo uses technology to transform information into opportunity, breathing new life into our understanding of supply and demand, and giving retailers, distributors, and manufacturers a chance to achieve more for their organizations. Our professional services assist our clients in accelerating and maximizing the effectiveness of each phase of their digital transformation journey, from infrastructure and data management to business process optimization and automation.
Combining AI and machine learning with deep domain expertise, Algo's omnichannel SaaS platform helps suppliers and retailers plan, simulate, and execute more efficient supply chains through smart automation, actionable analytics, and digital twin technology. Algo's unique, collaborative user experience helps business users streamline sales & operations planning to avoid stock-outs, reduce write-downs and returns, and optimize inventory spend.
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What are the best duck boots for women?
In cold, wet weather, there are few things worse than walking through puddles or snow and winding up with soggy feet. That’s why finding the right footwear for winter weather is essential.
You can find plenty of winter boots, but if you want truly waterproof shoes, duck boots are the way to go, especially if you plan to be active outdoors this winter.
If you want to keep your feet dry and comfortable all winter, here are the best women’s duck boots for every price point.
What are duck boots?
If you’re not sure how duck boots differ from other winter boots, it helps to understand their origins. The shoes started as hunting boots designed to keep the feet warm and dry when active outdoors. They have a waterproof construction (hence them being called duck boots) with a rubber section across the toes and top of the foot and a leather upper to prevent rain and snow from getting inside and wetting your socks.
Most duck boots hit at the ankle, but you can find some longer pairs that hit at mid-calf. Many pairs feature laces, but you can find some duck boots in a pull-on style. They all have a rubber sole that provides effective traction in slick conditions, though.
While duck boots are traditionally used for rain, some pairs are lined with flannel or other materials to provide warmth, making them ideal for snow. In fact, many people actually prefer them to traditional snow boots because they are lightweight and more comfortable to wear.
Best duck boots for women
Under $50
Chenghe Women’s Winter Duck Boots
These duck boots have a classic lace-up style and a waterproof rubber toe. The round toe shape also prevents squeezing and pinching, so they’re comfortable enough to wear all day. They’re lined with plush cotton, too, to help keep your feet warm.
Sold by Amazon
Dream Pairs Women’s Mid-Calf Waterproof Snow Boots
These snow boots have a water-resistant membrane and coating that keeps them waterproof in up to 2.2 inches of rain or snow. They also have a plush faux fur lining for added warmth and a textured rubber outsole that provides excellent traction in snowy or icy conditions. You can choose from six colors, too.
Sold by Amazon
With a vegan leather upper and waterproof toe, these duck boots are ideal for many outdoor activities, including hiking. They have a lace-up design that lets you customize the fit for greater comfort. The rubber sole also offers sure footing in wintery weather.
Sold by Amazon
DKSUKO Women’s Winter Duck Boots
These non-slip, waterproof boots have a rubber sole that offers superior grip as you move. The rubber exterior is easy to clean, while the thermal insulation keeps your feet warm and comfortable in cold winter weather. The classic round toe also makes the fit more comfortable.
Sold by Amazon
London Fog Women’s Winley Duck Boot
These classic duck boots are ideal for everyday wear in cold, rainy weather. They have a memory foam footbed to provide cushioned support and a cozy fleece lining to keep your feet warm. They’re available in nine colors, too.
These duck boots have a soft fabric upper that comes with a comfortable, waterproof shell to keep your feet dry. The boot shaft folds down, so you can adjust the look depending on what you’re wearing. The rugged TPR sole also offers excellent traction.
Sold by Amazon
DKSUKO Women’s Pull-On Duck Boots
If you aren’t a fan of lace-up boots, this pull-on style is for you. It features elastic panels in the upper to ensure a comfortable fit and a loop at the back that makes it easier to get them on and off. The lower is made of high-quality rubber that’s not only waterproof but highly durable.
Sold by Amazon
From $50-$100
JBU by Jambu Women’s Windsor Waterproof Mid-Calf Boot
With their waterproof construction and faux fur lining, these duck boots are perfect for winter. They have removable EVA insoles that conform to your feet to provide maximum cushioning and support. They’ve also earned approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Sold by Amazon
Skechers Women’s Pond-Lil-Puddles Mid Quilted Lace Up Duck Boot
These classic duck boots have a seam-sealed rubber shell upper, so they’re fully waterproof. The memory foam insoles provide top-notch support, while the fabric-insulated shaft keeps your feet warm. The soft wool fabric at the top is also treated with a stain- and water-resistant coating to keep them clean and dry.
Sperry Women’s Saltwater Snow Boot
These duck boots feature a 100% leather upper and a rubber bottom to keep your feet dry. While they have a lace closure at the front for a secure fit, they also have a side zipper to make them easier to get on and off. The sturdy rubber soles provide effective traction, too.
Sold by Amazon
JBU Women’s Maplewood Casual Duck Boot
These water-resistant lace-up boots have a shiny upper that helps them stand out from other duck boots. They also have a contoured EVA insole that provides comfortable support for your feet all day. These shoes are vegan-friendly, too. These are currently on sale at a deep discount.
The North Face Women’s Shellista IV Shorty Waterproof Boot
With a seam-sealed, full-grain leather upper, these versatile boots are fully waterproof. They also have a removable inner bootie that provides insulation and can even be worn indoors as a slipper. They have a high-traction sole to keep you from slipping and sliding in inclement weather, too.
Sold by Amazon, Macy’s and Backcountry
$100 and up
Sorel Women’s Slimpack III Waterproof Duck Boots
These duck boots are perfectly designed for snow and winter weather with seam-sealed, waterproof construction. They’re made of a high-quality combination of full-grain leather and suede and even feature a microfleece lining for added warmth. They also have EVA footbeds that keep your feet supported all day.
Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
If you’re looking for a more fashionable pair of duck boots, these are the shoes for you. They feature classic duck boot styling, including a round rubber toe and leather upper. The seam-sealed construction and gusseted tongue keep them fully waterproof, too. They also have an inner ankle zipper, so you can quickly get them on and off.
Tommy Hilfiger Women’s Rainah Duck Booties
These duck boots have a classic look, but they’re also outfitted with a cozy faux-shearling trim to make them ideal for chilly weather. They have a lace-up closure that makes it easy to achieve a secure fit and a round toe for greater comfort. They’re available in six colors, too. These are currently offered at 50% off.
Sold by Macy’s
Wolverine Women’s Torrent Waterproof Boot
If you spend a lot of time outdoors, these waterproof duck boots are a perfect choice. They have a full-grain leather upper and a vulcanized rubber toe to keep your feet dry no matter how wet it gets. They also have a fleece lining for added warmth and mesh panels that wick away moisture for breathability.
Sold by Amazon
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The first real-time sweat, motion, and skin temperature monitoring wearable debuts amid rising temperatures and increasingly harsh working conditions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicore Biosystems, a digital health company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables to provide real-time personalized hydration insights for performance and safety, today announced that it will unveil its new Connected Hydration sweat patch and mobile app at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Jan. 5-8. The first wearable to continuously measure sweat fluid and electrolyte losses while monitoring skin temperature and movement, Connected Hydration is designed for industrial athletes working on the frontlines of labor-intensive industries such as energy, clean tech, construction, mining, utilities, agriculture, trucking, warehouse packaging, and more. Through real-time alarms and vibrations onboard the device, Connected Hydration alerts wearers when their fluid loss exceeds 2% of body weight to prevent dehydration.
Epicore Biosystems is introducing Connected Hydration and its advanced features at a critical time as climate change worsens, temperatures rise, and industrial working conditions intensify. The harmful effects of high temperatures diminish physical and cognitive performance, leading to a staggering 170,000 work-related injuries and 2,000 fatalities annually in the United States. The increasing temperatures also reduce productivity, with total global labor productivity expected to decrease by more than 18% if temperatures rise by 1-3 degrees Celsius. Excessive environmental heat also takes a financial toll, costing employers upwards of $79,000 in worker compensation per affected worker.
"Amid the rise in global heat injuries, Connected Hydration empowers industrial athletes with key sweat and body temperature biometrics to help prevent dehydration and protect their overall health and well-being," said Roozbeh Ghaffari, CEO and co-founder of Epicore Biosystems. "The debut of this solution at CES underscores Epicore Biosystems' ongoing commitment to shaping the future of noninvasive wearables and equipping industrial workers with the necessary resources to adapt in a warming world."
Connected Hydration consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application, and a cloud engine. Unlike most wearables on the market, Connected Hydration has an extended battery life that extends over 1,000 hours and never requires charging. Epicore Biosystems offers a complimentary coin-cell battery swap service, creating an eco-friendly and seamless user experience.
Connected Hydration's advanced features include:
- Multiple biosensors for real-time sweat and electrolyte loss, skin temperature, thermal flux, and motion tracking
- Real-time dehydration alerts and alarms via vibration cues
- Real-time hydration feedback and fluid/electrolyte intake tracking via the mobile app
- Data dashboard for tracking daily and longitudinal changes across all biometrics
- Cloud engine with predictive analytics for dehydration events
- Customizable color swatches for the electronics module and skin adhesive
Epicore Biosystems will showcase Connected Hydration along with its existing suite of wearable products at CES 2023 with 3M, a manufacturer and distributor of medical products and solutions. The additional Epicore Biosystems' products available for preview include the Gx Sweat Patch, created in partnership with PepsiCo and Gatorade, and the FDA-registered Discovery Patch® Sweat Collection System, designed for clinical trials and biomarker discovery. The company leverages 3M's leading skin-interfacing materials to ensure the production of the highest quality, medical-grade wearables.
Epicore Biosystems will launch the patented Connected Hydration patch, mobile application, and cloud engine in summer 2023. The company already has enterprise partners deploying Connected Hydration, including Chevron Corporation, Denka Corporation, and the U.S. Army.
To learn more about Epicore Biosystems and its products, visit the 3M booth #9031 at CES 2023 and www.epicorebiosystems.com.
About Epicore Biosystems
Founded in 2017, Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables that provide real-time personalized health insights for hydration, stress and wellness. Its clinically validated products are deployed globally and licensed by leading Fortune 500 companies, the Department of Defense and the National Institute of Health in the sports and fitness, occupational safety and clinical trials industries.
Epicore Biosystems was co-founded by leading scientists from Northwestern University's Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics. The founding team has several decades of experience launching science-backed medical wearables and consumer health products. To learn more, visit https://www.epicorebiosystems.com/ or find Epicore Biosystems on Twitter at @epicorebio.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Federal and state officials said more than 339 kilos – or 700 pounds of cocaine – was seized – and 35 people arrested – in an international drug trafficking ring that shipped and distributed the drugs in Central Florida, and along the U.S. Eastern Coast.
MBI Director Ron Stucker described the bust as “one of the largest cocaine trafficking operations we’ve seen in Central Florida in three decades.”
“The members of this organization are accused of trafficking hundreds of kilos of cocaine into and through Central Florida,” he told reporters during a press conference on Thursday afternoon.
He said the alleged drug trafficking ring used the U.S. Postal Service and other private carriers to ship cocaine from Puerto Rico to Central Florida, and then distribute it here and up the Eastern Coast, including Maine and New Jersey.
Officials also seized 25 guns and fentanyl, a highly potent –and deadly – synthetic opioid.
A total of 35 people were arrested and face a variety of charges, including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking in cocaine, and trafficking in Fentanyl, among others. Officials said additional charges were pending the results of lab tests.
Officials said three men – Xavier Ramos Rosado, Carlos Miguel Velez Olivencia, and Michael Gonzalez Mendez – were the lead directors of the alleged drug operation.
Director Stucker said 2022 marked the third-largest amount of cocaine that MBI had seized in its history. Before that, the top years were in 1991 and 1992 during the crack cocaine epidemic, he said.
“The amount of cocaine coming into Central Florida over the last couple years has actually driven down the price of bulk cocaine by approximately one third,” he said. One defendant allegedly mixed the powdered cocaine with horse tranquilizer to increase its volume, Stucker said.
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Revenue of $3,609.9 million, with organic growth of 3.4%
Operating income of $550.7 million
Operating income margin of 15.3%
Diluted earnings per share of $1.82
NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
"Organic revenue grew 3.4% in the second quarter and 4.3% year-to-date, placing us comfortably within our expected range and driving strong growth in earnings per share," said John Wren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom. "While the balance of the year will continue to see economic uncertainty, we are entering a dynamic and exciting new era for our company." Wren added, "Omnicom has secured leading positions in generative AI technologies and partnerships to deliver on our promise to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and increase the operational efficiency of our company."
Revenues
Reported total revenue in the second quarter of 2023 increased $42.7 million, or 1.2%, to $3,609.9 million. Worldwide revenue growth in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 was led by an increase in revenue from organic growth of $121.4 million, or 3.4%. Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue, decreased $54.3 million, or 1.5%, primarily reflecting dispositions in the Execution & Support discipline in the first and second quarter of 2023. The impact of foreign currency translation was a decrease of $24.4 million, or 0.7%.
Organic growth by discipline in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 was as follows: 5.1% for Advertising & Media, 9.2% for Experiential, 3.0% for Healthcare, 2.3% for Precision Marketing, 2.4% for Commerce & Brand Consulting, and 0.1% for Public Relations. Execution & Support decreased 3.8%. In the first quarter of 2023, we realigned the classification of certain services primarily within our Commerce & Brand Consulting, Execution & Support, and Experiential disciplines, and revenue by discipline amounts for prior periods were revised to reflect the current period presentation.
Organic growth by region in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 was as follows: 2.4% for the United States, 7.5% for Asia Pacific, 2.6% for Euro Markets & Other Europe, 8.4% for Other North America, 2.5% for the United Kingdom, 6.9% for Latin America, and 4.0% for the Middle East & Africa.
Expenses
Operating expenses increased $33.6 million, or 1.1%, to $3,059.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. Included in operating expenses in the second quarter of 2023 is the net impact from a gain on the disposition of a subsidiary in our Execution & Support discipline of $78.8 million ($55.9 million net of income tax) and $72.3 million ($54.5 million net of income tax) of repositioning costs primarily related to severance incurred in the period in connection with a rebalancing of our workforce.
Salary and service costs, which tend to fluctuate with changes in revenue, are comprised of salary and related costs, third-party service costs, and third-party incidental costs. Salary and service costs include employee compensation and benefits costs and freelance labor. Salary and service costs increased $51.8 million, or 2.0%, to $2,617.8 million. Salary and related costs decreased $28.8 million, or 1.6%, to $1,772.0 million. While headcount increased as a result of organic growth, the increase was offset by reductions from dispositions in our Execution & Support discipline in the first and second quarters of 2023. Third-party service costs include third-party supplier costs when we act as principal in providing services to our clients. Third-party incidental costs primarily consist of client-related travel and incidental out-of-pocket costs that we bill back to the client directly at our cost and which we are required to include in revenue. Third-party service costs increased $86.8 million, or 13.8%, to $715.8 million, and third-party incidental costs decreased $6.2 million, or 4.6%, to $130.0 million and were impacted by the dispositions in our Execution & Support discipline.
Occupancy and other costs, which are less directly linked to changes in revenue than salary and service costs, increased $4.7 million, or 1.6%, to $297.7 million, due to increases in other occupancy expenses, partially offset by lower rent.
SG&A expenses decreased $11.8 million, or 10.6%, to $99.1 million, primarily due to lower professional fees and lower marketing related costs.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $9.1 million, or 1.7%, to $550.7 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. The related operating income margin was 15.3% compared to 15.2% for the second quarter of 2022. In the second quarter of 2023, non-GAAP adjusted operating income of $544.2 million, which excludes the net effect of a gain on the disposition of a subsidiary offset by repositioning costs, increased 0.5%, and the non-GAAP adjusted operating income margin was 15.1%.
Interest Expense, net
Net interest expense in the second quarter of 2023 decreased $12.7 million to $27.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2022. Interest expense increased $6.3 million to $57.5 million, and interest income increased $19.0 million to $30.1 million, primarily as a result of higher interest rates on cash balances and short-term investments.
Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate of 27.0% in the second quarter of 2023 increased from 26.5% in the second quarter of 2022. The effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2023 was unfavorably impacted by a higher tax rate on a gain on the disposition of a subsidiary and a lower tax benefit on the repositioning costs in certain markets.
Net Income – Omnicom Group Inc. and Diluted Net Income per Share
Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. for the second quarter of 2023 increased $17.9 million, or 5.1%, to $366.3 million compared to the second quarter of 2022. The net impact of the gain on the disposition of a subsidiary, offset by repositioning costs, increased Net income - Omnicom Group Inc. by $1.4 million. Diluted shares outstanding decreased to 201.6 million, or 2.6%, from 206.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 as a result of net share repurchases. Diluted net income per share of $1.82 increased $0.14, or 8.3%, from $1.68 per share. Excluding the net effect of a gain on the disposition of a subsidiary, offset by repositioning costs, non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2023 was $1.81.
EBITA
EBITA increased $7.6 million, or 1.4%, to $570.0 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. The related EBITA margin was 15.8% compared to 15.8% for the second quarter of 2022. In the second quarter of 2023, non-GAAP adjusted EBITA of $563.5 million, which excludes the net effect of a gain on the disposition of a subsidiary offset by repositioning costs, increased 0.2%, and the non-GAAP adjusted EBITA margin was 15.6%.
Risks and Uncertainties
Current global economic challenges, including the war in Ukraine, high and sustained inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, credit market deterioration, and other macroeconomic factors, could cause economic uncertainty and volatility. The impact of these issues on our business will vary by geographic market and discipline. We closely monitor economic conditions, client revenue levels and other factors. In response to reductions in revenue, we can take actions to align our cost structure with changes in client demand and manage our working capital. However, there can be no assurance as to the effectiveness of our efforts to mitigate any impact of the current and future adverse economic conditions, reductions in client revenue, changes in client creditworthiness, and other developments.
Definitions - Components of Revenue Change
We use certain terms in describing the components of the change in revenue above.
Foreign exchange rate impact: calculated by translating the current period's local currency revenue using the prior period average exchange rates to derive current period constant currency revenue. The foreign exchange rate impact is the difference between the current period revenue in U.S. Dollars and the current period constant currency revenue.
Acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue: Acquisition revenue is calculated as if the acquisition occurred twelve months prior to the acquisition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of acquisitions through the acquisition date. As a result, acquisition revenue excludes the positive or negative difference between our current period revenue subsequent to the acquisition date and the comparable prior period revenue and the positive or negative growth after the acquisition date is attributed to organic growth. Disposition revenue is calculated as if the disposition occurred twelve months prior to the disposition date by aggregating the comparable prior period revenue of disposals through the disposition date. The acquisition revenue and disposition revenue amounts are netted in the description above.
Organic growth: calculated by subtracting the foreign exchange rate impact component and the acquisition revenue, net of disposition revenue component from total revenue growth.
Conference Call
Omnicom will host a conference call to review its financial results on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants can listen to the conference call by calling 877-692-8955 (domestic) or 234-720-6979 (international), along with access code 336067. The call will also be simulcast and archived on our investor relations website.
Corporate Responsibility
At Omnicom, we are committed to promoting responsible practices and making positive contributions to society around the globe. Please explore our website (omnicomgroup.com/corporate-responsibility) for highlights of our progress across the areas on which we focus: Empower People, Protect Our Planet and Lead Responsibly.
About Omnicom
Omnicom (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms offer services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, commerce and brand consulting, experiential, customer relationship marketing (CRM), public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
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UPPER TOWNSHIP – In a 3-2 vote Monday, Upper Township Council approved an ordinance amending a redevelopment plan for the former B.L. England site, which some wind power critics cast as the latest skirmish in a war against offshore wind turbines.
“You guys find yourself in a very unique position right now. You could be a speed bump in the path of what they’re trying to do,” said Darren Holland of Long Beach Township, one of multiple speakers at the meeting. “You have an opportunity here really to protect everything I know and love.”
Members of township committee sought to downplay the potential impact of the ordinance amendment, which had a public hearing and final vote at the packed meeting.
At issue, according to Jim Maley, the township’s redevelopment counsel, is the placement of an electrical substation at the former coal-fired power plant.
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The development company that now owns the waterfront site in the township’s Beesleys Point section sought to amend an approved redevelopment plan to move that substation away from other potential construction, putting it where coal was once piled to power the electricity turbines.
The amendment will mean a better project overall, he said.
But for many of those who crowded into the committee meeting room, the ordinance amendment had far greater significance, not because of the substation but for where the power coming into it would originate.
The former B.L. England property is one of two planned landing spots for electricity generated by the Ocean Wind 1 project, the furthest along of several proposed offshore wind power projects. Owned by the Danish energy company Ørsted, the project includes close to 100 large wind turbines starting 15 miles offshore, which will be visible from the beaches of Ocean City and other communities.
The project has met with opposition, which has only intensified with the death of multiple whales this winter. Wind power critics dismiss the assertion from federal authorities that preliminary work for offshore wind projects could not have contributed to the deaths.
Many traveled from throughout the state to attend the Upper Township meeting, some carrying signs opposing wind power. Township officials asked those attending to leave inflated toys depicting whales and dolphins outside the meeting, which was standing-room-only.
Township attorney Anthony Monzo asked those gathered for the public hearing to be cooperative, calm and on-topic. He said the ordinance amendment relates to the electricity substation only.
“It has nothing to do with windmills. It is not an ordinance that approves, endorses or otherwise comments on windmills,” he said.
Still, many of the speakers wanted to address offshore wind. In one case, township administrator interrupted a speaker’s prepared comments multiple times, saying she was not addressing the topic up for a vote. After she was turned away from the podium, another speaker took up her comments and began to read them, at which point Mayor Jay Newman called a recess in the meeting.
At several other points in the meeting, the wind power opponents loudly booed or cheered, perhaps cheering the loudest when Committee member Curtis Corson suggested tabling the vote, at least until U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, holds planned hearings on the offshore wind projects.
The first of those hearings is planned for 2 p.m. March 16 at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Corson said there are electrical substations in many locations, and that the ordinance amendment would at least give local control to where the substation would be built, but thought it would be worth waiting for a final vote to get more information.
Committee member Victor Nappen supported Corson’s proposal, but no one else on committee did, and it failed in a 3-2 vote. Township Committee member Kim Hayes made a motion to approve the ordinance, and Newman and Committee member Mark Pancoast voted in favor, with Nappen and Corson voting no.
Several spoke in favor of the ordinance amendment, stating it will mean a better development at the site. As Hayes pointed out, most of those who said they lived in Upper Township favored the amendment.
Despite multiple requests to limit comments to the substation, many of those attending spoke about the offshore wind plans. One man said if the power is coming from Ørsted, Upper Township should say no.
“You are the tip of the spear for us. That’s why we’re here tonight. And we urge you to look at all of the facts about what you’re allowing through with this decision,” said a woman who gave her name as Donna from Ventnor. “Think more about it and about what you are inviting into your neighborhood.”
Lisa from Atlantic City, who also did not provide her surname, said she did not want to be able to see the wind turbines from her home.
“I don’t trust anything that they’re doing,” she said. “And by the way, the sea’s not rising and the polar bears are still there.”
Another speaker said the committee members who said yes would have to answer to voters.
“It will align all of you … with the policy goals and the political agenda of two individuals: President Biden and Gov. Murphy,” he said.
Some of those in favor of the amendment also strayed to the larger issue. Sue Vargas, a member of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters said the change will give a new, clean energy life to a former coal fired plant, and Upper Township resident Elaine Holsomback began talking about fossil fuel use and global warming early in the meeting.
“We’re just talking about the ordinance, not about fossil fuels,” Newman said.
The ordinance amendment impacts a small section of the sprawling site, which includes the former power plant and hundreds of acres surrounding it. The Beesley’s Point Development Group LLC purchased the property, and has plans to develop it, although no formal proposal has been submitted to the township.
Public discussion of the proposal indicates it will include a waterfront hotel and restaurant, and more.
A member of the development group did not respond to requests for comment on the meeting on Thursday.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Von Miller isn’t the least bit concerned about Buffalo Bills teammate Stefon Diggs missing voluntary spring practices. Nor is the veteran pass rusher reading anything into the cryptic messages the receiver posted on his social media accounts this offseason.
Miller is far too familiar with Diggs’ competitive drive, commitment to football and close relationship with quarterback Josh Allen in being able to confidently say he’ll be back in Buffalo when the time is necessary.
“He’s not here right now, but I don’t think it should ever be a question is football No. 1 on his mind,” Miller said, noting he anticipates Diggs to be present for Buffalo’s three mandatory practices scheduled to open in three weeks.
“He’s going to show that he’s a better version of Stefon Diggs on and off the football field. And for me and my point of view as a teammate … those are really the things that matter to me,” he added. “Is he going to be better than last year? Is he going to compete? Does he still love the game? And all of those boxes are checked.”
This isn’t the first time Diggs has skipped voluntary practices entering his fourth year in Buffalo.
And yet, the 29-year-old has left Bills followers unnerved by frustrations he expressed on social media since Buffalo’s season ended with a dud in a 27-10 loss to Cincinnati in the divisional round of the playoffs in January.
It was an outing in which Diggs was caught by TV cameras making animated raised-arm gestures at Allen on the sideline. His frustrations spilled over afterward, when he immediately bolted from the locker room before coach Sean McDermott addressed the team, leading to teammate Isaiah McKenzie chasing down Diggs and convincing him to return.
A day later, Diggs avoided the media and instead shared his disappointment by posting three messages on his Twitter account.
He opened with, “Want me to be okay with losing? Nah,” and followed it up by writing, “Want me to be okay with our level of play when it’s not up to the standard? Nah.” Diggs then closed with: “It’s easy to criticize my reaction more than the result.”
In March, Diggs briefly unfollowed the Bills on Twitter, though the team is once again listed among the 593 accounts he follows, a list that includes many of his teammates.
“Stef’s gonna Stef,” Allen said last month when asked about Diggs’ postings. “I love the guy. He is one of my favorite people on this planet. He is so fiery, so competitive, he wants the ball in his hands 24-7 and I’m never gonna not like a guy like that. He wants what’s best for the team.”
General manager Brandon Beane voiced a similar sentiment in January.
“I’m an emotional guy, too. And if I was losing out there, sometimes I probably think I’d be worse than Stef,” Beane said.
Last month, when Diggs declined to show up for the start of Buffalo’s voluntary workouts, Beane said he’s been in regular contact with the player and preferred to keep the conversations private.
Diggs has a history of being mercurial dating to his first five seasons in Minnesota, where the receiver drew more than $200,000 in team fines for skipping two days of team activities following a loss at Chicago in 2019.
Diggs has often acknowledged he wasn’t the best teammate in Minnesota, and focused on being a more positive influence after the Bills gave up a first-round draft pick to acquire him in a trade in March 2020.
Aside from being honored to be voted a team captain in 2021, Diggs has been one of the NFL’s most productive receivers by combining for 365 catches for 4,189 yards and 29 touchdowns — one fewer than he had in Minnesota — in his three seasons in Buffalo.
He’s been financially rewarded with a four-year, $96 million contract that kicks in this season. The only thing missing has been falling short of reaching the Super Bowl. After a heart-breaking 42-36 overtime loss at Kansas City in the AFC championship game three years ago, Buffalo’s past two seasons ended in the divisional round.
Miller considered it ludicrous for Diggs to want out of Buffalo, given the key role he plays on offense and the relationship he’s built with Allen.
“He’s not going anywhere. God, the Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs connection is what makes all of these things go for us here in Buffalo,” Miller said. “Sometimes you just need a little bit of time.”
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INDIANAPOLIS – A new report finds the state stands to earn hundreds of millions of dollars if it legalizes online casino games.
Bills to allow online casino games, also known as iGaming, have been introduced at the Statehouse in the past, but they haven’t been able to advance. Now a new report is giving some hope that could change next session.
“iGaming is a market that Indiana can and should embrace,” said Matt Bell, president and CEO of the Casino Association of Indiana.
A new report from the Indiana Gaming Commission finds over three years, Indiana could earn between $341 million and $943 million in tax revenue.
Bell said he believes it wouldn’t come at a cost to casinos.
“The other six markets where iGaming has flourished, the data speaks for itself,” Bell said. “We see that we do not see cannibalization of brick-and-mortar facilities.”
Seven states have legalized online casino games in some form, Bell said.
The state report did highlight some concerns over a potential increase in problem gambling.
“Anytime that you put something online, that makes it so much easier for someone to gamble with or gamble on,” said Christina Gray, executive director of the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling.
Gray said her organization is not taking a position on iGaming. But there has been a slight increase in the number of calls to the Indiana Gambling Help Line since Indiana legalized sports betting three years ago, she added.
“Once you legalize it, then they feel more comfortable gambling then,” Gray said. “And so there is a possibility of an increase.”
It’s too early to tell what a proposal next session at the Statehouse could look like.
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Peer support provider connects humans to humans to improve employees' mental wellness, based on shared life experiences
DALLAS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Listeners On Call, the Dallas-based HR technology company that offers individualized, empathetic peer support for millions of employees, announced today that it has rebranded as Kindly Human.
The Kindly Human mental well-being platform provides 24/7 preclinical support to help employees navigate the life stressors that so many people experience, such as financial, relationship, work and health concerns. Employees can quickly connect with a supportive trained peer without having to navigate a complicated, time-intensive benefits program or health care system. Most importantly, Kindly Human matches users with supportive peers who have similar life experiences and truly understand the situation each employee finds themselves in.
"We discovered that most employees are looking for support within 24 hours," says CEO and co-founder Cole Egger. "Yet our nation's shortage of therapists has resulted in delays of 48 days or more for employees seeking clinical care. In response to that crisis, we've designed Kindly Human to offer employees the preclinical support they need immediately. At Kindly Human, it's all about humans helping humans and giving employees the fastest path to support through shared connection."
Kindly Human has expanded its strategic direction to help employees navigate the right next steps for them, no matter what life challenges they face, from becoming a new parent to workplace stress to struggles with loneliness. Kindly Human's platform can easily integrate with a company's existing employee assistance program and well-being resources, including referring employees to counseling, crisis services and telehealth care when needed.
In addition, Kindly Human offers solutions to help employers address Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives by providing peer listeners who share an employee's unique cultural and social context. Kindly Human also allows employers to incorporate peer listeners from their own unique populations, such as first responders, veterans, caregivers, college students, teachers and other affinity groups.
"Eighty-four percent of employees we surveyed agreed that talking with a peer was a healthy starting point in dealing with personal issues," says Egger. "Ninety-four percent of employees said it was important to talk with someone like themselves. Unlike other technology solutions, Kindly Human is built around true human connections and engagement with peer listeners chosen by the employee themselves."
Kindly Human is the leading provider of peer-based mental well-being solutions for employers. Through authentic, human conversations and on-demand technology, our platform connects individuals dealing with everyday life struggles to empathetic, professionally trained peers who share the same experiences and cultural characteristics. Our members have access to 24/7 preclinical support, helping humans in the moment of need — without waiting or navigating a complicated system of scarce mental health resources. For more information, visit kindlyhuman.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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(WFRV) – Take a fun ride into the New Year and watch the countdown to 2023 on the side of Lambeau Field.
Local 5 Live visited Titletown with details on their upcoming Titletown New Year’s Eve event, where they will open late for tubing, skating, and more.
Details from titletown.com:
Date: Saturday, December 31
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Location: Titletown
Say goodbye to 2022 at TT NYE presented by Water Joe. Enjoy outdoor festivities to welcome the New Year at Titletown.
Extended Skating on the Hy-Vee Plaza | 10 a.m.-midnight
Extra Tubing Time on Ariens Hill | 10 a.m.-midnight
* Admissions + sales of tickets will close at 11 p.m.
Twenty-Three Champagne Bar | 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
An indoor pop-up bar with a live DJ, dance party, LED bar + warming space
Ice Sculptures | 10 a.m.-1 a.m.
Photo Ops
TT NYE Ice Sculpture Scavenger Hunt – DOWNLOAD HERE
Reindeer Photo Op | 6-9 p.m.
Snag a photo with live reindeer
Live Entertainment hosted by WIXX | 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
Free outdoor music
- 6-9 p.m. | DJ Hish
- 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Grand Union
Countdown + Fireworks | 9 p.m. + Midnight
Additional activities including fire pits, 2023 favor giveaways and more will take place throughout Titletown.
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EWING, N.J. and SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OncoSec Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ: ONCS) (the "Company" or "OncoSec"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing intratumoral immunotherapies to stimulate the patient's immune system to target cancer cells and eradicate disease, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 1,582,932 shares of its common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof), at a purchase price of $1.25 per share (or common stock equivalent in lieu thereof), in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The Company has also agreed to issue in a concurrent private placement unregistered warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,582,932 shares of common stock. The warrants will have an exercise price of $1.12 per share, are immediately exercisable upon issuance, and will expire five and one-half years from the date of issuance. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about April 12, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.
The gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be approximately $2 million, before deducting the placement agent's fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering as working capital for general corporate purposes.
The securities described above (excluding the warrants and the shares of common stock underlying the warrants) are being offered and sold by the Company in a registered direct offering pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-260850) that was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 8, 2021, and declared effective on November 15, 2021. The offering of such securities in the registered direct offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement that forms a part of the effective registration statement. A final prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the registered direct offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus may also be obtained, when available, from H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by phone at (212) 856-5711 or e-mail at placements@hcwco.com.
The warrants described above are being offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of common stock underlying such warrants, have not been registered under the Act, or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the warrants and the underlying shares of common stock may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and such applicable state securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About OncoSec Medical Incorporated
OncoSec Medical Incorporated (the "Company," "OncoSec," "we" or "our") is a biotechnology company focused on developing intratumoral immunotherapies to stimulate the patient's immune system to target cancer cells and eradicate disease. OncoSec's lead immunotherapy investigational product candidate – TAVO™ (tavokinogene telseplasmid) – enables the intratumoral delivery of DNA-based interleukin 12 (IL-12), a naturally occurring protein with immune-stimulating functions. The therapeutic approach TAVO™-EP, which employs electroporation, is designed to produce a localized expression of IL-12 in the tumor microenvironment and, thereby, stimulate the immune system to target and attack tumors. OncoSec's clinical pipeline is utilizing TAVO™ as a potential treatment for multiple cancer indications either as a monotherapy or in combination with checkpoint inhibitors; with the latter potentially enabling OncoSec to address a great unmet medical need in oncology: anti-PD-1 non-responders. Results from completed clinical trials of TAVO™ have demonstrated a local immune response, and subsequently, a systemic effect as either a monotherapy or combination treatment approach along with a well-tolerated safety profile, warranting further development of TAVO™-EP. For more information, please visit www.oncosec.com.
TAVO™ is a trademark of OncoSec Medical Incorporated.
Risk Factors and Forward-Looking Statements
This release, as well as other information provided from time to time by the Company or its employees, may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide the Company's current beliefs, expectations and intentions regarding future events and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "should," "will" and "would" and similar expressions (including the negative of these terms). Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things, the completion of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and the intended use of proceeds therefrom. Although we believe that expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. The Company intends these forward-looking statements to speak only at the time they are published on or as otherwise specified and does not undertake to update or revise these statements as more information becomes available, except as required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Forward-looking statements included in this release involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, our limited working capital, history of losses, and ability to continue as a going concern; the success and timing of our clinical trials, including safety and efficacy of our product candidates; the ability to achieve the clinical and operational objectives; our ability to adhere to ongoing compliance requirements of all health authorities, in the U.S. and foreign countries; capital requirements and needs for additional financing; our ability to obtain additional funding; the ability of our product candidates to successfully perform and advance in clinical trials; our ability to obtain and maintain authorization from regulatory authorities for use of our product candidates for initiation and conduct of clinical trials; the performance of our clinical research organizations, clinical trial sponsors, and clinical trial investigators; and our ability to successfully implement our strategy. Please refer to the risk factors and other cautionary statements provided in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 and any subsequent periodic and current reports filed with the SEC (each of which can be found at the SEC's website www.sec.gov), as well as other factors described from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC.
Company Contact
Investor Contact
Mike Moyer
LifeSci Advisors
+1-617-308-4306
mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com
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CHICAGO (AP) — Kenyan runners Benson Kipruto and Ruth Chepngetich won the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, while Emily Sisson finished second and set a record for an American woman.
Kipruto finished in 2:04:24 — 25 seconds ahead of 2021 winner Seifu Tura Abdiwak of Ethiopia. John Korir of Kenya was third at 2:05:01.
Chepngetich was the top woman for the second consecutive year, finishing in 2:14:18. Sisson ran the course in 2:18:29, followed by Vivian Jerono Kiplagat of Kenya at 2:20:52.
More than 40,000 runners competed in the 26.2-mile event.
Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the wheelchair division in 1:25:20. Susannah Scaroni of the U.S. was the top woman in 1:45:48. | https://pix11.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-kipruto-chepngetich-win-2022-chicago-marathon/ | 2022-10-10 12:11:04 | 0 | https://pix11.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-kipruto-chepngetich-win-2022-chicago-marathon/ |
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale threw 32 pitches in a simulated game at Fenway Park on Thursday.
With teammates watching from different areas of the ballpark, the 33-year-old Sale faced the same three batters twice — in two separate innings — and sat in the dugout after the first.
“Good, 94, 95 (mph). Good changeup,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Sale was done.
Sidelined since spring training after suffering a fracture in his rib cage, Sale could be a huge boost for a Boston rotation that also is missing right-hander Nathan Eovaldi because of a back injury.
But Sale’s health will be a concern, once again.
Sale, signed through 2024 in a five-year, $145 million deal, is 114-74 with a 3.03 ERA and 2,059 strikeouts over 321 big league appearances. But the seven-time All-Star has thrown just 42 2/3 innings for the Red Sox since the end of the 2019 season.
Last season, he went 5-1 with a 3.16 ERA in nine starts in his return from Tommy John surgery, relying mostly on his fastball and slider.
Now, Cora was excited to see Sale's changeup.
“He was a two-pitch pitcher for a month and half. That far away from surgery now, this will play. It was a good one,” Cora said. “I don’t know what’s next, we’ll sit down today and map it out.”
Most of Boston's relievers watched Sale's throwing session, sitting in the grass in shallow center field. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts took it in from the dugout with a few teammates, and star third baseman Rafael Devers watched from lower-box seats while chatting with friends.
The media was lined up behind the plate and in the first row along the first-base line.
“We’ve just got to be patient. Everybody’s excited,” Cora said, before joking: “I’ve never seen a live BP with this much coverage in the years I’ve been here.”
After walking off and into the dugout, Sale bumped knuckles with a handful of teammates before heading to the clubhouse. He didn’t speak to the media.
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The United States women’s national volleyball team has moved into the lead in the multiweek Volleyball Nations League tournament.
With ex-Huskers Justine Wong-Orantes and Kelsey Robinson each in the starting lineup, the Americans beat Belgium 25-16, 25-21, 25-19 on Wednesday in Calgary, Alberta.
With Japan (8-1) losing its first match of the tournament to Netherlands on Wednesday, the U.S. women (8-1) have moved into first place in the VNL by virtue of their points ratio.
Wong-Orantes, who served as team captain, was credited with five digs and three successful serve receptions. Robinson led the team in digs with 12.
U.S. outside hitter Kara Bajema may be in her first season with the national team, but she is performing like a veteran. The former Washington player led all scorers with 20 points on Wednesday. She had 18 kills with a .536 hitting percentage.
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WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will hold its final meeting Monday, wrapping up its year-and-a-half-long inquiry by asking the Justice Department to investigate potential crimes.
The committee of seven Democrats and two Republicans has interviewed more than 1,000 witnesses, held nearly a dozen hearings and collected millions of documents as it worked to create the most comprehensive record of the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
The chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., has said the committee will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department recommending prosecution, but has not disclosed who the targets would be or whether former President Donald Trump would be among them. The committee has focused squarely on Trump and efforts by the-then president in the weeks before the attack to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
It would fall to federal prosecutors to decide whether to pursue any referrals for prosecution. Lawmakers have suggested charges against Trump could include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress. Recommendations by the committee would add to the political pressure on the Justice Department as it investigates Trump’s actions.
The committee on Wednesday is expected to release its final report, which could include hundreds of pages of findings about the attack and Trump’s efforts to subvert democracy. Committee members will review the highlights of their findings at the Monday meeting.
Attorney General Merrick Garland last month appointed a special counsel, Jack Smith, to oversee investigations related to Trump, including one focused on the insurrection and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Thompson said this week that the committee could also approve other types of referrals, including for ethics violations, legal misconduct and campaign finance violations.
“Different strokes for different folks,” Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a member of the committee, recently told The Associated Press. “Everybody has made his or her own bed in terms of their conduct or misconduct.”
Recommendations on referrals were drafted by four lawyers on the committee: Raskin; Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, the Republican vice chair; and Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. They were tasked with presenting the larger group with their referral recommendations, which the committee will consider Monday. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/january-6-committee-to-vote-monday-riot-criminal-referrals/507-c824b15c-6dd5-400e-b257-7ea46719403a | 2022-12-15 21:44:01 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/nation-world/january-6-committee-to-vote-monday-riot-criminal-referrals/507-c824b15c-6dd5-400e-b257-7ea46719403a |
NEW YORK , April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Research, an independent investment research firm, has launched Argus Equity Report coverage on ProMIS Neurosciences, Inc. (TSX:PMN)
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ProMIS Neurosciences, based in Toronto, Ontario, and Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a development-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies selective for toxic oligomers that result from misfolded proteins. Such proteins are associated with the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease (PD), and multiple system atrophy (MSA), among others.
The company's scientific platform features two proprietary target discovery engine algorithms that, collectively, can effectively predict the shape of Disease Specific Epitopes (DSEs) on the molecular surface of misfolded proteins that cause disease. Thus, its computational approach enables the development of selective antibody therapies against these targets. ProMIS' platform is based on the research of co-founder Dr. Neil Cashman, a scientist with over 25 years of experience in neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Cashman, is a recognized leader in the field of protein misfolding diseases, including AD and ALS, and also serves as the ProMIS' chief scientific officer.
ProMIS' scientific thesis is that misfolded proteins, which expose toxic portions of the protein, are the primary culprit behind disease manifestation, and that efforts to inhibit all forms of the protein, including its abundant normal forms, are ineffective in treating diseases. Under such approaches, much of the administered dose is wasted by binding healthy protein or non-toxic aggregates before it reaches the relevant target in the brain. To date, the amyloid inhibition premise has been a primary focus of candidates for Alzheimer's disease, which has resulted in many failed, late-stage clinical studies. In contrast, ProMIS' platform selectively targets and inhibits only those mis-shaped epitopes exposed on the surface of misfolded proteins, and makes replicas of the misfolded regions, sparing the normal forms of proteins. ProMIS believes that immunizations with those epitopes result in more selective antibodies, which enable a lower effective dose that is expected to result in greater efficacy and a safer product profile. To date, ProMIS has achieved a 100% success rate in generating antibodies against specific identified DSE's.
ProMIS' lead candidate is PMN310, a potential next generation therapy for Alzheimer's disease. It is designed to bind to toxic oligomers, which are misfolded aggregates of smaller units of a healthy protein called monomer. The program is currently undergoing IND enabling activities and is expected to begin a Phase 1b clinical study in AD patients in early 2023. In March 2022, ProMIS announced positive pre-clinical results in a mouse model of AD that showed that PMN310 prevented a cognitive deficit as measured by performance in the water maze task.
Importantly, the Phase 1b study will be an open-label, ascending dose design, and should provide monthly biomarker evidence of effect data that can confirm target engagement as well as safety. We expect the trial to be conducted in a modest five to eight centers, which should enable rapid enrollment.
To prepare for an IND filing to initiate these studies, ProMIS is currently developing its production cell line for antibody manufacturing and is preparing GLP toxicology and pharmacokinetics (PK) studies in nonhuman primates. ProMIS expects to complete the PK studies during the second quarter of 2022. Behind PMN310, ProMIS is advancing a pre-clinical pipeline of candidates for additional neurodegenerative diseases and dementias, including Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which also share a common biologic cause – misfolded versions of proteins that perform a normal function, and that should not be inhibited broadly. As with PMN310, the platform selectively targets the toxic misfolded proteins with therapeutics and can detect them with diagnostics. In the case of ALS, antibodies are being designed that target misfolded forms of TDP-43, RACK1, SOD1, and ataxin2, with TDP-43 being the most advanced program.
For ALS, ProMIS is exploring different therapeutic modalities, including "intrabody", or inside the neuron, versions of TDP-43 antibodies that can be vectorized in a gene therapy vector, since physiologically important TDP-43 is active inside the neuron and should be avoided by the intrabodies in order to reduce the possibility of harmful side effects. In addition, ProMIS believes that addressing multiple misfolded protein targets could be beneficial to outcomes in ALS potentially with different modalities, including antibodies, vectorized intrabodies, and ASOs. To date, ProMIS has designated PMN267, focused on TDP-43, as its lead product candidate for treatment of ALS.
In our view, ProMIS' approach is validated and differentiated from other treatments and technologies in development due to its accuracy of computational modeling and artificial intelligence that enable the generation of therapeutic antibodies that are highly selective for toxic misfolded proteins and not their normal, physiological forms. The company has run robust simulations that have revealed conformational epitopes that are mostly likely to be exposed on misfolded proteins and provide strong predictability to support its antibody portfolio. Importantly, the company's platform can be applied across multiple degenerative diseases with a common protein misfolding pathogenesis, including Parkinson's Disease (PD), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), in addition to its more advanced efforts in Alzheimer's and ALS.
ProMIS operates in an extremely attractive market that is among the largest areas of unmet needs across the entire biopharmaceutical industry. To date, neurodegenerative diseases have seen few novel drug approvals, and those approved have provided little more than symptom management or modestly slowed disease progression, rather than significantly impacting the underlying cause of the disease. In particular, Alzheimer's has been associated with multiple high profile failures, which have led to many Big Pharma leaders exiting the field. Before the June 2021 approval of Biogen's Aduhelm, the area had seen only one approval since 2003. However, despite its approval, Aduhelm has seen poor commercial adoption that we attribute to a trial design that failed to capture an unequivocal treatment benefit, which was compounded by its overpricing the drug in the market (it has been subsequently cut in half and seen its Medicare coverage limited) that has drawn considerable scrutiny and cast doubt on the entire field by regulators, insurers and, importantly, biotech investors.
That said, Aduhelm's approval sparked a boost to neurodegenerative disease focused IPO's and other financings for development-stage companies such as ProMIS. With a Phase 3 data readout by Eisai's lecanemab (BAN2401), which has a similar thesis to ProMIS, expected before the end of 2022, we think a positive readout would renew investor interest in the space, as well as enhance increased M&A interest from Big Pharma. We estimate that more than 100 candidates for Alzheimer's disease are currently in the clinic and view PMN310 as potentially representing a best-in-class opportunity.
We think that the ability to learn from earlier programs and approaches that have disproved prevailing thoughts on Alzheimer's has also positioned ProMIS to enhance its platform. Previous clinical programs have focused on amyloid monomer inhibition or targeting plaques in the brain containing amyloid, both of which have failed to yield an impact on disease manifestation, but have fostered a better understanding of the misfolded protein hypothesis. In addition, the advancement in biomarker detection and brain imaging in the pathology of AD has had a significant impact on ProMIS' design plans to use monthly biomarker analysis to determine more efficiently the effect of PMN310 when it begins clinical study. Further, we think that global regulators and specifically the US FDA have embraced the use of biomarkers to support evidence of effect, which we think could provide opportunities to rapidly conduct and advance the program. As such, we see ProMIS as well positioned to attract increased attention and interest from key stakeholders over the coming quarters.
In our view, ProMIS' antibody capabilities are well positioned to remain at the forefront of research in the neurodegenerative disease space, despite the emergence of several genetic technologies that are attracting interest across the biopharmaceutical industry. For example, we think ProMIS' approach is preferable to RNAi interference, as that technology could effectively address the genetic component of disease, but inhibit healthy amyloid in the process. Moreover, we do not view gene therapy as an ideal alternative for AD, given its permanence and potential to result in an unacceptable safety profile.
Another key differentiator for ProMIS is its access to some of the industry's distinguished leaders, both in its executive suite as well as in its scientific advisory board. As mentioned earlier, the executive team, led by Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Neil Cashman, possesses extensive clinical research experience as pioneers in the field of protein misfolding diseases. Its advisory board, which is chaired by Alzheimer's disease globally recognized thought leader Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, includes multidisciplinary specialists in neurodegenerative diseases, as well as experts in biotech business management, diagnostic product development, and monoclonal antibody design and manufacturing.
Lastly, we view favorably ProMIS' robust and growing IP portfolio, which included 47 patents and 67 applications, as of early 2022.
As we see it, ProMIS' progress in advancing its pipeline of candidates for neurodegenerative diseases into human clinical study is more material than its reported financials. During 2021, the company successfully completed several transactions that extended its cash runway and enabled the continuation of execution of its development strategy. Overall, we view its path to clinical value inflection favorably, given that its Phase 1b study will be open label and biomarker checked on a monthly basis, which should provide evidence of effect at a relatively early-stage. In addition, as mentioned earlier, we expect the appetite for M&A and financing for diseases such as Alzheimer's to improve over 2022, as new late-stage data is reported.
As of December 31, 2021, ProMIS had C$21.5 million in available funding for its operations, consisting of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, as compared to C$1.1 million at the end of 2020. Management expects this level of funding to support its operations through the end of 2023. In 2021, cash expenditures for PMN310 were C$3.8 million, most of which related to payments to its manufacturing vendor to help prepare ProMIS to be able to file its IND and initiate patient dosing.
We view ProMIS' working capital position of C$21.2 million, and current ratio of 19.1 favorably for being able to execute on its strategy during in 2022. We also note that ProMIS has long-term debt of approximately C$5.0 million on its balance sheet. We expect capital needs to accelerate as ProMIS moves its pipeline candidates further into human clinical studies. However, we foresee continued execution on its developmental strategy, combined with the potential to uplist its stock on Nasdaq, which would introduce the company to a new class of investors and expand its access to capital, and potentially improve investor sentiment towards the field, thus providing a tailwind to its capital access strategy. We estimate that ProMIS' fully diluted share count, including warrants, stock options and registered stock units (RSU), was approximately 560 million as of March 2022. We would expect the company to consolidate its shares ahead of an uplist event during 2022.
Over the longer-term, we see its growing pipeline providing optionality for additional partnering activities. We think its product candidates as well as broad platform discovery capabilities are likely to attract the interest of a Big Pharma industry that is holding its highest level of cash and M&A capabilities in industry history. We expect Big Pharma to be monitoring the field closely before re-entering the market aggressively upon additional validation and maturity of some of these newer therapeutic options. We also think that ProMIS could fortify its balance sheet to keep many of its programs in-house into clinical study, so that it can garner enhanced deal economies, upon program validation.
ProMIS Neurosciences, Inc. discovers and develops precision medicine solutions for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, primarily Alzheimer's disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple system atrophy (MSA) in Canada. The company's proprietary discovery platform comprises ProMIS and Collective Coordinates algorithms to predict novel targets known as disease specific epitopes on the molecular surface of misfolded proteins. Its lead product candidates include PMN310, a monoclonal antibody (mAb) for toxic oligomers in AD; PMN267, a superoxide dismustase 1 and TAR-DNA binding protein 43 in ALS, as well as alpha synuclein in Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia; and PMN442, a mAb targeting toxic a-syn oligomers and seeding fibrils in MSA. ProMIS Neurosciences, Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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Kevin McCarthy has a choice to make.
OpinionHow to take Congress away from the crazies
Or, as he did with the bipartisan debt ceiling deal he negotiated with a Democratic president, McCarthy can work with pragmatists and moderates of both parties to get some modest things done in a way that helps the country and improves Republican prospects in the 2024 election.
The glad-handing McCarthy continues to hope against hope that he can somehow avoid this painful choice. But as his two GOP predecessors discovered before leaving in frustration, his majority is too slim, his caucus too divided — and the renegades far too demanding — for that to work. That way lies another failed speakership.
Pragmatists and moderates of both parties have a tough choice to make, too. Say what you will about the members of the right-wing Freedom Caucus — and certainly there is plenty to criticize — there is no denying they are focused and engaged and willing to take heat for the things they really care about. Centrists and pragmatists must learn to be just as determined and muscular.
That’s my beef with the moderates of both parties. They complain about how extremists have pushed their caucuses too far to the left or the right. But faced with opportunities to force things back into the center, they flinch, unwilling to face criticism from caucus colleagues and the partisan hordes on social media.
So here’s the deal, as President Biden would say: If moderates and pragmatists of both parties want to marginalize the extremes once and for all — if they are really serious about governing and bipartisan compromise — then they need to set aside the partisan norms by which the House has always operated, and give the speaker a different way of doing business.
Now, bear with me through a brief romp into the parliamentary weeds.
Speakers control the House through rules — not the impenetrable “Rules of the House” that are adopted at the beginning of each two-year session, but temporary “rules” that allow the House to move immediately to the next piece of legislation, setting how long the debate will be and who can offer which amendments. In recent years, as the House has become increasingly partisan, that debate has been brief and amendments few. The effect has been to shut out members of the minority party — roughly half the House — from participation in the legislative process.
Temporary rules are crafted by the House Rules Committee, most of whose members are beholden to the speaker. And because these rules provide the parliamentary mechanism by which the speaker and the majority party control the legislative agenda, members of the majority party are expected to always vote in favor of rules — whether or not they intend to vote for the underlying bill — while members of the minority are expected to vote no as told by the party brass.
That norm was set aside two weeks ago, when the right-wing zealots voted against the debt ceiling rule and several dozen moderate Democrats voted in favor. Resentful that they had been outmaneuvered, extremists took revenge on the speaker by subsequently voting against the rule by which the House would have moved on to its next order of business.
I think we can all agree it’s crazy to allow the uncompromising extremists in Congress to dictate policy to everyone else. So here’s a deal that Democratic moderates could offer McCarthy to sideline the Republican renegades. On legislation with a serious chance of passage (and these days, there aren’t many), Democrats can provide the necessary votes to pass the “rule” — but only if moderates from both parties can offer a reasonable number of germane amendments. That won’t guarantee bipartisan compromise, but it would become possible.
A similar arrangement in the Senate could restore a modicum of majority rule to that dysfunctional chamber. A gang of 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats is enough to strike a bargain to end filibusters and “holds” on bills and nominations with significant bipartisan support. That would undermine the current practice of the minority party filibustering virtually everything. And it would put an end to showboat senators log-jamming nominations, as Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has done recently with military promotions and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) has threatened to do with Justice Department nominations.
These modest steps, easily within the power of moderates and pragmatists, would neutralize extremists, break through the partisan gridlock and jump-start bipartisan compromise to solve some of the big issues facing the country.
It is easy — too easy — to blame the zealots for hijacking the legislative process. The only reason the hijackers succeed is because party leaders and the quiescent majority of reasonable lawmakers won’t muster the courage and imagination to stop them. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/20/save-congress-plan/ | 2023-06-20 11:14:45 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/20/save-congress-plan/ |
By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
BEIJING (AP) — China’s imports and exports shrank in November under pressure from weakening global demand and anti-virus controls at home.
Exports sank 9% from a year ago to $296.1 billion, worsening from October’s 0.9% decline, customs data showed Wednesday. Imports fell 10.9% to $226.2 billion, down from the previous month’s 0.7% retreat in a sign of a deepening Chinese economic slowdown.
The country’s global trade surplus narrowed by 2.5% from a year earlier to $69.9 billion.
Trade had been forecast to weaken as global demand cooled following interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and central banks in Europe and Asia to rein in surging inflation.
Chinese consumer demand has been hurt by a “zero-COVID” strategy that shuts down large sections of cities to contain virus outbreaks. That has disrupted business and confined millions of people to their homes for weeks at a time.
Consumer spending contracted in October and factory activity weakened as anti-virus controls following a rise in infections weighed on the economy.
Retail sales sank 0.5% compared with a year earlier, down from September’s 2.5% expansion, as millions of people were confined to their homes, government data showed Tuesday. Growth in factory output decelerated to 5% from the previous month’s 6.3%.
The performance was even weaker than expected by forecasters who said activity would cool as Chinese anti-virus controls and interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks weighed on global activity.
“November is shaping up to be even worse,” said Zichun Huang of Capital Economics in a report.
Chinese economic growth rebounded to 3.9% over a year earlier in the three months ending in September from the first half’s 2.2%, but economists say activity already was cooling. They have cut forecasts of annual growth to as low as 3%, which would be among the weakest in decades.
Exports to the United States fell 25.4% from a year earlier to $40.8 billion while imports of American goods sank 7.3% to $16.5 billion. The politically sensitive surplus with the United States narrowed by 34.1% to $24.3 billion.
Imports from Russia, mostly oil and gas, rose 28% from a year earlier to $10.5 billion. Exports to Russia gained 18.5% to $7.7 billion.
Washington, Europe and Japan are cutting purchases of Russian oil and gas to punish President Vladimir Putin’s government for its attack on Ukraine, but their sanctions don’t prevent China, India or other countries from buying its exports.
Beijing is buying more to take advantage of Russian discounts. That irks Washington and its allies by topping up the Kremlin’s cash flow. President Joe Biden has warned Xi against helping Putin evade sanctions.
Xi said in a letter to a business conference this month that China, one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil and gas, is ready to “forge closer partnership” with Moscow in energy, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. It gave no details.
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TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two men were arrested after kidnapping and carjacking two teens in Visalia Thursday night, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say in the early morning hours of Friday they responded to a Visalia home for a call of a carjacking and kidnapping.
Detectives learned from the two 17-year-old victims that Thursday night the teens had stopped in the area of Grove Street and Paradise Avenue when they say three people approached the teens, one of which had a gun.
Authorities say the victims were assaulted, forced into the back of their vehicle, and later dropped off outside the City of Ivanhoe.
Investigators eventually identified 28-year-old Richard Gonzalez of Hanford and 18-year-old Daniel Castenada of Woodlake as the suspects.
With assistance from Hanford PD, deputies say the victim’s car was found at a home in the 1000 block of Meadow View. The Sheriff’s SWAT Team served a search warrant and Gonzalez and Castenada were taken into custody.
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LONDON (AP) — For Erik ten Hag, the goal that sent Manchester United into the World Cup break on a high note is the perfect symbol of the progress his team has made in recent months.
In the last Premier League game before the tournament in Qatar, substitute Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner that secured a 2-1 victory at Fulham on Sunday as United strengthened its grip on fifth place.
Despite a poor start under Ten Hag that saw United lose its first two games the team is now just three points off fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand.
And the football is improving, too, despite being without a number of starters — including Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed a second straight game with an undisclosed illness but is expected to be fit for the World Cup.
“I think we have a base. We’re going in the right direction, I think the culture has changed," Ten Hag said when asked to sum up his first period in charge. “The attitude, the mentality has changed and that’s good. I think also now we improve our football base. We have got a better mentality and (what) you see today I think is the symbol of it, when you get the win in the last dying seconds of the game.”
The goal was also quite a statement by Garnacho, who has been criticized in the past for his attitude in training but showed his sublime talent by playing a clever one-two with Christian Eriksen on the edge of the box before running into the area to slot home past Bernd Leno just before the final whistle.
“We have seen in training that he is a big, big talent," Eriksen said. "He is starting to learn the movement of the game — when to dribble, when to pass but he’s a big talent.”
Eriksen had put United ahead after 14 minutes following a well-worked quick break as the Denmark international was on hand at the far post to steer in a deflected shot by Bruno Fernandes into an empty net.
Fulham was without star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic due to a foot problem but still managed to peg United back for large parts of the game and netted a deserved equalizer when former United winger Daniel James turned in a low cross from close range.
But while Fulham pushed for a winner, United's strength on the counter proved decisive and Garnacho's goal gives Ten Hag a solid platform going into the second half of the season. United was coming off a loss to Aston Villa last weekend but is now just six points behind crosstown rival Manchester City in second place, and 11 off leader Arsenal.
“We are now united, we have togetherness," Ten Hag said. "The dressing room, the staff, the directors, the whole club and the fans. There's a togetherness and I’m really happy with that development.”
EMERY BOOST
Unai Emery has given Aston Villa quite the lift in the Premier League.
Emery made it two wins out of two since taking over from the fired Steven Gerrard as Villa recovered from a goal conceded in the opening minute to beat Brighton 2-1 in the early game.
It was Villa's first away win of the season and comes on the heels of the 3-1 victory over Man United in Emery's debut last weekend.
“It was a difficult match, tough defensively (and) we had to be together,” Emery said. "We had some players out but really, I think the job was fantastic.”
Danny Ings scored both goals for Villa, equalizing with a first-half penalty and then netting the winner in the 54th minute with a low deflected shot that snuck inside the near post.
It was a shaky start for Villa, though, as Emery's insistence on playing out from the back nearly cost his team dearly. With Brighton putting goalkeeper Emi Martinez under pressure, the Argentine’s short pass to Douglas Luiz was won by Alexis Mac Allister, who rifled home after just 49 seconds for his fifth goal of the season.
It was the fastest goal ever scored by Brighton in the Premier League, but the team remained in seventh place with the loss. Villa climbed to 12th.
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Dana Incorporated Reports Second-quarter 2022 Financial Results, Generates Strong Free Cash Flow and Maintains Sales Guidance
Published: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:59 AM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
Key Highlights
Sales of $2.59 billion, an increase of $381 million
Net income attributable to Dana of $8 million
Diluted EPS of $0.06
Adjusted EBITDA of $162 million
Diluted adjusted EPS of $0.08
Free cash flow of $167 million, an increase of $180 million
MAUMEE, Ohio, August 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022.
"While strong demand, the launching of our new business backlog, and the recovery of commodity costs continued to fuel sales growth for Dana in the second quarter, margins were impacted as a result of record inflation and rising material costs, ongoing supply-chain disruptions, and volatile customer demand schedules that are affecting the entire mobility industry," said James Kamsickas, Dana chairman and chief executive officer.
"Despite these challenges, Dana generated significant cash flow in the second quarter as we continued our successful transformation into a leading e-Propulsion supplier. We are focused on launching our new products for both traditional and EV programs, and we are well-positioned to capitalize on the strengthening of our businesses when the global environment begins to stabilize."
Second-quarter 2022 Financial Results
Sales for the second quarter of 2022 totaled $2.59 billion, compared with $2.21 billion in the same period of 2021, a $381 million improvement driven by strong customer demand across all of our end markets and the recovery of commodity costs, partially offset by foreign currency translation.
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $162 million, compared with $233 million for the same period in 2021. Profit conversion on higher sales in the second quarter of 2022 continued to be tempered by higher raw material costs and non-material inflation, as well as production inefficiencies driven by supply-chain constraints and volatile customer demand schedules across the mobility industry.
Adjusted net income attributable to Dana was $12 million and diluted adjusted earnings per share were $0.08 for the second quarter of 2022, compared with an adjusted net income of $86 million and $0.59 per share in 2021.
Operating cash flow in the second quarter of 2022 was $257 million, compared with $67 million in the same period of 2021.
Free cash flow was $167 million, compared with a use of $13 million in the second quarter of 2021. The improvement was driven by lower working capital requirements largely attributable to focused management of inventories and receivables.
"Our adjusted profit targets reflect the difficult environment that continues to impact the entire mobility industry as a result of global supply-chain disruptions and record cost inflation," said Timothy Kraus, Dana senior vice president and chief financial officer.
"We continue to aggressively work to mitigate the impact of these challenges. As they begin to subside, we anticipate a sustained recovery period as a more stable production and supply environment, combined with strong end-consumer demand and low-vehicle inventories should drive profitable growth."
2022 Financial Targets1
Sales of $10 to $10.2 billion;
Adjusted EBITDA of $700 to $740 million, an implied adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 7.1 percent at the midpoint of the range;
Diluted adjusted EPS of $0.60 to $0.90;
Operating cash flow of approximately 6.2 to 6.5 percent of sales; and
Free cash flow of approximately 1.8 to 2.2 percent of sales.
Dana to Host Conference Call at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 3
Dana will discuss its second-quarter results in a conference call at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 3. Participants may listen to the audio portion of the conference call either through audio streaming online or by telephone. Slide viewing is available online via a link provided on the Dana investor website: www.dana.com/investors. U.S. and Canadian locations should dial 888-440-5873 and international locations should call 646-960-0319. Please enter conference I.D. 9943139 and ask for "Dana Incorporated's Financial Webcast and Conference Call." Phone registration will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
A webcast replay will also be available after 5 p.m. EDT and may be accessed via Dana's investor website.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, equity grant expense, restructuring expense, non-service cost components of pension and other postretirement benefit costs and other adjustments not related to our core operations (gain/loss on debt extinguishment, pension settlements, divestitures, impairment, etc.). Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of our ability to maintain and continue to invest in our operations and provide shareholder returns. We use adjusted EBITDA in assessing the effectiveness of our business strategies, evaluating and pricing potential acquisitions and as a factor in making incentive compensation decisions. In addition to its use by management, we also believe adjusted EBITDA is a measure widely used by securities analysts, investors and others to evaluate financial performance of our company relative to other Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a substitute for earnings (loss) before income taxes, net income (loss) or other results reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to the parent company is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as net income (loss) attributable to the parent company, excluding any discrete income tax items, restructuring charges, amortization expense and other adjustments not related to our core operations (as used in adjusted EBITDA), net of any associated income tax effects. This measure is considered useful for purposes of providing investors, analysts and other interested parties with an indicator of ongoing financial performance that provides enhanced comparability to net income attributable to the parent company reported by other companies. Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to the parent company is neither intended to represent nor be an alternative measure to net income (loss) attributable to the parent company reported in accordance with GAAP.
Diluted adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as adjusted net income (loss) attributable to the parent company divided by adjusted diluted shares. We define adjusted diluted shares as diluted shares as determined in accordance with GAAP based on adjusted net income (loss) attributable to the parent company. This measure is considered useful for purposes of providing investors, analysts and other interested parties with an indicator of ongoing financial performance that provides enhanced comparability to EPS reported by other companies. Diluted adjusted EPS is neither intended to represent nor be an alternative measure to diluted EPS reported in accordance with GAAP.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which we have defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities excluding discretionary pension contributions less purchases of property, plant and equipment. We believe these measures are useful to investors in evaluating the operational cash flow of the company inclusive of the spending required to maintain the operations. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow are not intended to represent nor be an alternative to the measure of net cash provided by (used in) operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
We have not provided reconciliations of our adjusted EBITDA and diluted adjusted EPS outlook to the most comparable GAAP measures of net income and diluted EPS. Providing net income and diluted EPS guidance is potentially misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting event-driven transactional and other non-core operating items that are included in net income and diluted EPS, including restructuring actions, asset impairments, and income tax valuation adjustments. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures with the most comparable GAAP measures for historical periods are indicative of the reconciliations that will be prepared upon completion of the periods covered by the non-GAAP guidance. Please reference the "Non-GAAP Financial Information" accompanying our quarterly earnings conference call presentations on our website at www.dana.com/investors for our GAAP results and the reconciliations of these measures, were used, to the comparable GAAP measures.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and projections contained in this news release are, by their nature, forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Dana's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss important risk factors that could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of this date. Dana does not undertake any obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly efficient propulsion and energy-management solutions that power vehicles and machines in all mobility markets across the globe. The company is shaping sustainable progress through its conventional and clean-energy solutions that support nearly every vehicle manufacturer with drive and motion systems; electrodynamic technologies, including software and controls; and thermal, sealing, and digital solutions.
Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, the company reported sales of $8.9 billion in 2021 with 40,000 people in 31 countries across six continents. Founded in 1904, Dana was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2022" by Newsweek for its emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility. The company is driven by a high-performance culture that focuses on valuing others, inspiring innovation, growing responsibly, and winning together, earning it global recognition as a top employer. Learn more at dana.com.
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- Diverse safety initiatives toward "Zero Traffic Collision Fatalities"
- Electrification solutions toward Carbon Neutrality
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase its latest initiatives to realize carbon neutrality, as well as developments in next-generation driver assist technology, information-communication and control technologies, at the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, California, September 18-22.
The ITS World Congress is an international conference where participants present and discuss achievements made in the research, development and practical application of ITS technologies for resolving various traffic / transport-related challenges.
- Honda SENSING 360
Featuring omnidirectional sensing which removes blind spots around the vehicle, Honda SENSING 360 contributes to the avoidance of collisions with other vehicles and pedestrians as well as a reduction of the driving burden. The knowledge and know-how amassed through the research and development of Level 3 automated driving technologies have been utilized in the development of Honda SENSING 360. - Honda Drive Data Service
Utilizing driving / vehicle behavior data and location information, the system analyzes and evaluates the traffic environment including locations where brakes are used frequently. Honda Drive Data Service is designed to reduce the risk of traffic collisions by identifying potentially dangerous spots on the road which may cause traffic collisions and enabling the user to improve the traffic infrastructure. - Road Hazard Condition Monitoring System
Honda is piloting a prototype, in-vehicle system that uses ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system) cameras to detect hazardous road conditions such as potholes and construction zones, and provides relevant alerts to drivers and motorcyclists in the vicinity. The system is designed to enhance the safety of everyone sharing the road by calling attention to potential road hazards before vehicles pass through the area. Watch a demonstration of Honda's prototype road hazard condition monitoring system at https://youtu.be/d17_rVID1fE.
- Technology to Understand People
Honda aims to reduce human error that causes traffic collisions to zero by revealing the true factors behind human error through causal analysis of brain activities and risk-taking behavior while driving. - Driver Augmentation HMI (human-machine interface)
This technology helps give peace of mind suited to the driving behavior and respective traffic situation of each individual by providing driver-assistive support. Honda's goal is to reduce the occurrence of human error while driving. - Pedestrian Dart-out Prevention System (Warning System for Pedestrian Terminals)
This system enables cooperation between cars and pedestrians by sending alerts to pedestrians in a potentially dangerous position and enabling them to refrain from darting out in traffic. Moreover, the system notifies vehicles in the vicinity of pedestrians who cannot be seen from the moving vehicle due to obstacles such as parked cars along the roadside. - Safe and Sound Network Technology
Honda will strive for the realization of a "collision-free" mobility society by connecting everyone sharing the road through telecommunications, making it possible to predict potential risks and help people avoid such risks before collisions occur.
- Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e:)
As part of Honda's pursuit of carbon neutrality, Honda will expand the use of renewable energy through further utilization of Honda's portable and swappable batteries. These batteries can be shared among various products and other electrified products, which take advantage of unique characteristics of MPP e:. - Honda Fuel Cell Systems
A new fuel cell system jointly developed with GM achieves lower cost and long lasting durability. Having the capability to connect multiple units to increase output, the system can expand the application from mobility to power generation for various industries. With this fuel cell system, Honda is striving to popularize the use of hydrogen.
ITS 2022 Honda booth website
Release date and time: Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00AM (GMT-7)
URL: https://global.honda/innovation/ITS2022.html
About the 28th ITS World Congress 2022 in Los Angeles, California
- Theme: "Transformation by Transportation"
- Host Organizations: The Intelligent Transportation Society of America - ITS America
- Dates: Sunday, September 18 – Thursday, September 22, 2022
- Host Country: Los Angeles, USA
- Venue: LA Convention Center
- ITS World Congress 2022 official website:
https://www.itsamericaevents.com/world-congress/en-us.html
About Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) is responsible for the development, production and sales of automobiles, motorcycles, power products and aviation products worldwide. Honda now delivers over 30 million products annually through its three product lines. Honda and its partners build products in more than 60 manufacturing plants in 27 countries, employing about 220,000 associates globally. On a global basis by 2050, Honda is striving to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities, as well as zero traffic collision fatalities involving Honda automobiles and motorcycles.
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Ten countries advanced last night from the first round of Eurovision semi-finals to the final round of the songwriting competition, which will take place on Saturday in Turin, Italy.
Among them was Ukraine, represented by rap-folk band Kalush Orchestra. The three-member group — with their iconic pink bucket hat, energetic breakdancer and colorful traditional clothing — is favored to win the competition, with bookmaker Parimatch Ukraine putting their odds at 73% on Wednesday. (Votes are cast by professional juries and viewers from the participating countries.)
They received a standing ovation after last night's performance, during which Ukraine's Eurovision commentator could be seen broadcasting from a bomb shelter. And it wasn't just Ukrainian fans rooting for them: Acts from other countries, including Lithuania and Iceland, showed their support for Ukraine with statements and symbols.
The rap, flute loop, the bucket hat, the breakdancing, the sparkly waistcoat. We will never be as cool as Kalush Orchestra. 🇺🇦 #Eurovision #ESC2022 pic.twitter.com/TeUmYjiI7m
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 10, 2022
The core members of the group, which was founded as Kalush in 2019, are Oleh Psiuk, multi-instrumentalist Ihor Didenchuk, and dancer Vlad Kurochka, also known as MC Kilimmen.
They launched Kalush Orchestra, which combines hip-hop with elements of traditional Ukrainian folk music, in 2021 with additional musicians, including Tymofii Muzychuk, Vitalii Duzhyk, and Dzhonni Dyvny.
The band's Eurovision entry, "Stefania," is a unique earworm combining old Ukranian melodies and traditional flute with contemporary beats and rap. The performance itself included both folk dancing and break dancing, and the musicians wore a mix of embroidered Cossack shirts and modern streetwear.
Psiuk wrote "Stefania" about his own mother before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, many Ukrainians have come to associate the song — with translated lyrics like "I will always walk to you by broken roads" and "the field blooms, but she is turning gray" — with their own motherland.
"After it all started with the war and the hostilities, it took on additional meaning, and many people started seeing it as their mother, Ukraine, in the meaning of the country," Psiuk told the Associated Press last week. "It has become really close to the hearts of so many people in Ukraine."
The song has broad popularity in countries across northern Europe, where it's climbing up several Spotify charts.
While Eurovision calls itself a nonpolitical event, Russia's war in Ukraine has loomed large in the international competition. Organizers banned Russian acts back in February, and Kalush Orchestra replaced Ukraine's original contestant, Alina Pash, after the country's national broadcaster suspended her while investigating a 2015 trip she made to Crimea.
The all-male group needed special permission from Ukrainian authorities to travel to Italy for the contest, as the country has banned men of fighting age from leaving the country. One original band member stayed behind to fight, the AP reports, and all plan to return to Ukraine after Eurovision ends.
While they are hoping to boost Ukrainians' morale with a win, they have said in interviews that shining a global spotlight on the country's culture and identity is in itself a form of victory.
"We understand that we must be totally focused and concentrated, because we are here to show that Ukrainian culture and Ukrainian music exist," Psiuk said at a press conference, according to an English translation. "They are alive and they have a very beautiful and special signature. So we are totally focused on this purpose."
This story originally appeared in the Morning Edition live blog.
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Three distinct organizations mark significant moment to continue 128-year history of safety science leadership
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the UL enterprise revealed new brands for its three organizations — UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions. The brands reflect and clarify the unique role that each organization plays in working for a safer world.
"Our expertise in safety science has enabled the advancement of the human experience, including safety at work and home, for more than 128 years," said James Shannon, board chairman, UL Research Institutes and UL Solutions. "While the brands signify a new era for each of our organizations, we share a history and the UL and Underwriters Laboratories names, which are synonymous with safety science leadership. Our brands may be evolving, but our commitment to working for a safer world is constant."
The UL enterprise confronts safety challenges head-on, turning questions and hypotheses into discoveries, and innovating to ensure that scientific knowledge is applied. The three organizations' capacity to create change is amplified by a distinctive network of researchers, engineers, technologists, government regulators, technical experts and business leaders to advance safety science.
Each of the three organizations — two nonprofit organizations and the commercial business — serves a distinct role in helping to advance safety science:
- The UL Research Institutes brand signals its focus on rigorous independent research into ongoing and emerging human safety risks. As threats evolve and their consequences become more severe, UL Research Institutes pursues scientific discovery to advance public safety — marshaling resources to scan for and assess emerging human safety risks in areas such as autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
- The UL Standards & Engagement brand exemplifies its longstanding role as a critical facilitator of standards-related public-private partnerships around the world. UL Standards & Engagement translates data and safety science research into actionable, rigorous safety standards and drives safety advocacy campaigns focused on improving public safety.
- The UL Solutions brand represents its commitment to partnering with customers and stakeholders around the world to help solve safety, security and sustainability challenges. A global safety science leader, UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth.
While the logos for the organizations have been updated to reflect the new brands, the existing UL Certification Marks, which signal high-quality performance and independent third-party safety, security and sustainability certification, will remain unchanged.
About UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing the Underwriters Laboratories public safety mission through scientific discovery and application. With best-in-class experts, we are the world's premier safety science research organization. We conduct rigorous independent research, analyze safety data and explore at the edges of technology to be the first to uncover and act on emerging risks to human safety.
About UL Standards & Engagement
UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit standards development and advocacy organization that translates data from safety science into practical, action-oriented safety standards. We convene experts worldwide and serve as a vital resource for regulators and policymakers. As a part of our public outreach activities, we share knowledge, advance standards-related safety policy partnerships and advocate for standards and regulations that result in positive safety changes.
About UL Solutions
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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President Biden will sign a new executive order on Tuesday during a visit to Monterey Park, Calif., that the White House says could boost the number of background checks that are supposed to take place before a gun is purchased.
The order calls on the attorney general and other administration officials to come up with a plan to deal with firearm sellers who are avoiding doing the background checks, or who do not realize they are required to do them.
Biden's visit to Monterey Park comes after a mass shooting in January killed 11 and injured nine during Lunar New Year celebrations. Two days later, another shooting in Half Moon Bay, Calif. killed seven. By some counts, there have been more than 100 mass shootings in 2023 so far.
The White House says Biden will continue to call on Congress to pass legislation to close loopholes in the background check system, though that is unlikely to happen given that Republicans control the House of Representatives.
"In the meantime, he wants the federal government to be doing all we can with existing authority to reduce gun violence and that's what this executive order does," a senior administration official told reporters.
The White House said the attorney general will determine the specifics of the plan, so there are no details yet on how the administration will increase background checks or what the timeline for the plan is. The attorney general is also tasked with coming up with a strategy to prevent federally licensed firearms dealers whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered from continuing to sell firearms.
Biden will also call on members of his cabinet to work with law enforcement, health care providers and educators to help promote other ways to prevent shootings, including passing red flag laws and encouraging the safe storage of weapons. He also wants to find ways to provide government support for communities that have been impacted by mass shootings, the way the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports communities after natural disasters.
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Possible meteorite strikes house in New Jersey, police say
HOPEWELL TWP, N.J. - Police say an object believed to be a meteorite struck the roof of a residence in Hopewell Township, N.J.
Officials say the possible meteorite penetrated the roof of a home located on Old Washington Crossing Pennington Road before impacting the ceiling and hardwood floor inside the home.
The object is described to be 4" by 6", oblong in shape, and metallic.
Police say an object believed to be a meteorite struck the roof of a residence in Hopewell Township, N.J.
The ranch-style home was occupied during the time, but authorities say no one was injured.
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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Mourners gathered Wednesday at a Catholic church to say goodbye to Robb Elementary School teacher Irma Garcia — who died in the shooting at the Uvalde, Texas, grade school — and her husband, Joe — who died two days later from a heart attack.
Nineteen children and two teachers — Garcia and her co-teacher, 44-year-old Eva Mireles — were killed May 24 when an 18-year-old gunman burst into their classroom. The litany of visitations, funerals and burials began Monday and will continue into mid-June.
At Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, twin black hearses carrying the coffins of the Garcias arrived in a procession led by police and civilian motorcycle riders. Covered by flowers and white cloths, the two closed caskets were borne by pallbearers past a phalanx of police in uniforms and priests in white robes.
Some sobbed throughout the service in which Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller offered thanks for Irma Garcia’s dedication. He listed the names of the slain schoolchildren several times throughout the homily.
“Because you were there with them,” he said. “You did what you would have done with your own children. You took care of them until your last breath.”
Irma, 48, was finishing up her 23rd year as a teacher at Robb Elementary. In a letter posted on the school’s website at the beginning of the school year, Garcia told her students that she and Joe had four children — a Marine, a college student, a high school student and a seventh grader.
Most of the readings during Wednesday’s service and the homily were in English, with García-Siller offering some words in Spanish.
“We are all hurting,” he said. “In the midst of so much, please, please people need comfort, people need you. … Let us all foster a culture of peace.”
Joe, 50, collapsed and died after dropping off flowers at his wife’s memorial. The couple would have been married 25 years on June 28 His obituary noted that he and Irma “began their relationship in high school and it flourished into a love that was beautiful and kind.”
On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds turned out to remember Amerie Jo Garza, a smiling fourth-grader whose funeral Mass was the first since the massacre. The funeral for 10-year-old Maite Rodriguez was Tuesday night.
At Amerie’s funeral, mourner Erika Santiago, her husband and their two children wore purple shirts adorned with images of the victims. She described Amerie as “a nice little girl who smiled a lot,” and who was “so humble and charismatic but full of life.”
Investigators continue to seek answers about how police responded to the shooting, and the U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing law enforcement actions.
The blame for an excruciating delay in killing the gunman — even as parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside — was placed on the school district’s police chief, Pete Arredondo. The director of state police last week said Arredondo made the “wrong decision” not to breach the classroom, believing the gunman was barricaded inside and children weren’t at risk.
On Wednesday, Arredondo told CNN that he’s talking regularly with investigators from the Texas Department of Public Safety, contradicting claims from state law enforcement that he’s stopped cooperating.
Authorities have said the gunman, Salvador Ramos, legally purchased two guns not long before the school attack: an AR-15-style rifle on May 17 and a second rifle on May 20. He had just turned 18, permitting him to buy the weapons under federal law. Ramos was killed by law enforcement.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A former Border Patrol agent who confessed to killing four sex workers in 2018 was convicted Wednesday of capital murder, after jurors heard recordings of him telling investigators he was trying to “clean up the streets” of his South Texas hometown.
Juan David Ortiz, 39, receives an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole because prosecutors decided not to seek the death penalty.
Ortiz, a Border Patrol intel supervisor at the time of his arrest, was accused of killing Melissa Ramirez, 29, Claudine Anne Luera, 42, Guiselda Alicia Cantu, 35, and Janelle Ortiz, 28. Their bodies were found along roads on the outskirts of Laredo in September 2018.
During the trial that began last week, jurors heard Ortiz’s confession during a lengthy taped interview with investigators.
Ortiz told investigators he had been a customer of most of the women, but he also expressed disdain for sex workers, referring to them as “trash” and “so dirty” and insisting he wanted to “clean up the streets.”
He said “the monster would come out” as he drove along a stretch of street in Laredo frequented by the women.
Following the verdict, family members of the victims faced Ortiz to give their statements. Ramirez’s sister-in-law, Gracie Perez, said she was “a loving, kind and funny person.” She told Ortiz that the hearts of Ramirez’s children are now broken.
“Do you know how much pain you have caused this family?” Perez said. “My heart is torn apart knowing that I won’t be able to see her but to visit her in the cemetery,” she said.
Defense attorneys said Ortiz was improperly induced to make the confession and that it should not be considered. Defense attorney Joel Perez argued that Ortiz, a Navy veteran who had been deployed to Iraq, was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, had been suffering from insomnia, nightmares and headaches, and was medicated and had been drinking that night.
Prosecutors told jurors it was a legal confession provided by an educated senior law enforcement official who was not having a mental breakdown.
Erika Pena testified that Ortiz picked her up on the evening of Sept. 14, 2018, and that she got a bad feeling when he told her he was the “next to last person” to have sex with Ramirez, whose body had been found a week earlier. She testified that he told her he was worried investigators would find his DNA on the body.
“It made me think that he was the one who might have been murdering,” Pena, 31, told the jury.
Pena escaped from his truck at a gas station after he pointed a gun at her, and she ran straight to a state trooper who was refueling his vehicle. Ortiz fled.
Authorities tracked Ortiz to a hotel parking garage in the early hours of Sept. 15, 2018, and he was arrested.
Capt. Federico Calderon of the Webb County Sheriff’s Department testified that officers who arrested Ortiz knew about the slayings of Ramirez and Luera, and while chasing him after Pena’s escape learned that a third body — later identified as Cantu’s — had been found. But Calderon said it wasn’t until Ortiz’s confession that they learned Janelle Ortiz had been slain.
Webb County Medical Examiner Corinne Stern testified that Ramirez, Luera and Janelle Ortiz were fatally shot while Cantu, who was shot in the neck, died of blunt force trauma to the head.
The bullets collected from the crime scenes came from the same gun, and matched the weapon found in Juan David Ortiz’s pickup, a ballistics expert testified.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
3-7-4
(three, seven, four)
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Master Services Agreement positions INEO for expansion into Staples stores across the United States
SURREY, BC, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - INEO Tech Corp. (TSX-V: INEO) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), the innovative developer and operator of the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers, is pleased to announce the signing of a Master Services Agreement with Staples the Office Superstore LLC ("Staples").
Under the terms of the Master Services Agreement, both parties have set terms and conditions for Staples to buy certain INEO products and use certain INEO services such as traditional EAS systems and products, as well as the INEO Welcoming System. INEO has currently installed 26 INEO GATE systems in 12 Staples stores in 11 US states. The installed Welcoming GATE systems provide a clear upgrade path to Welcoming Systems in the future. INEO's deployments in the initial stores positions the Company for expansion into over 1,000 Staples retail locations across the United States.
INEO Tech Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, INEO Solutions Inc., operates the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers. INEO's patented technology integrates and monetizes digital screens with theft detection sensor gates at the entrance of retail stores. The Company's cloud-based platform uses IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to deliver customized digital advertising to each retail location based on the demographic mix, such as age and gender, of customer traffic at each location. The Company also deploys the INEO Welcoming Network technology through a SaaS-based solution to larger retail chains. INEO is headquartered in Surrey, Canada and publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "INEO" and on the OTCQB-Venture Market under the symbol "INEOF".
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Revolutionary Restaurant Tech Company Releases New Queuing System to Staff Remote Workers Across Multiple Restaurant Partner Locations
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bite Ninja, the technology company reinventing the traditional restaurant service model, is proud to announce its patent pending, cutting-edge 'NinjaQ', a queuing system that allows restaurants to deploy workers remotely across multiple locations. By utilizing Bite Ninja's Customer Detection System and remote staffing capabilities, the company's latest technology innovation gives restaurants the ability to leverage their own employees and adjust staffing levels to match in-store demand, reducing the number of cashiers and customer-facing employees in the queue during slow periods or adding more during peak times.
The introduction of 'NinjaQ' aims to revolutionize the way quick-service restaurants operate by providing an effective and efficient ordering process that minimizes labor costs. When a new customer is detected by the system, a remote cashier in the NinjaQ is routed to the station to take their order. Once the order is complete, the cashier is then placed back into the queue to await the next customer, bouncing remotely between restaurant locations and stations as needed.
Bite Ninja's newest advancement in restaurant technology offers restaurant owners the ability to integrate their existing staff into Bite Ninja's remote platform, or tap into Bite Ninja's certified online professional workforce, better known as 'Ninjas'. Bite Ninja's technology has proven to be instrumental in helping restaurant operators increase sales through faster lines and upsells, both at the drive-thru window and front counter.
"As workforce demands and rising costs continue to put pressure on the restaurant industry, we uncovered a market opportunity to upgrade our services and provide a solution where restaurants could utilize their own staff through our remote work offerings across multiple locations at the same time," said Will Clem, founder of Bite Ninja. "This advancement in our technology presents restaurant franchise owners with a unique opportunity to utilize existing staff to help combat the industry-wide labor shortage. NinjaQ signifies a new benchmark for Bite Ninja as a company to streamline efficiencies and staffing operations to create the ultimate ordering experience for customers."
For more information on Bite Ninja, please visit biteninja.com.
About Bite Ninja
Bite Ninja is a game-changing software and technology provider that gives restaurants the ability to staff their drive-thru and front counter with remote workers from anywhere in the country. Thanks to its eleventh-hour scheduling features and remote order taking platform, restaurateurs can eliminate overhead costs like redundant staff, order errors, and missed shifts. Bite Ninja provides restaurants with black-belt level upsells, 100% order accuracy, and staffing reliability, in addition to superior flexibility and accessible work environments for employees. To learn more, visit: biteninja.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No one can accuse Carrie Underwood of underdressing — or underdelivering — when the country superstar puts out her latest record “Denim & Rhinestones” during the same weekend of CMA Fest and giving tens of thousands of fans a stadium-sized performance.
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 49th annual music festival returned in-person last Thursday with crowds of fans getting autographs, going to fan club parties and watching artists from morning to late night at stages all around Nashville, Tennessee. An estimated 80,000 people attended the festival over four days.
“This is the first time I’ve ever put an album out during this crazy, awesome week, and it was definitely by design,” Underwood said. “Everybody’s going to be out and about, you know, having fun anyway. Like, why not? Why not make a thing out of it and choose this week to release ‘Denim & Rhinestones’?”
Denim and rhinestones were definitely the fashion along the streets of lower Broadway as massive crowds mingled downtown, popping in and out of bars, honky-tonks and musical stages. Underwood opened a pop-up site where fans could see her custom-made gowns and stage costumes from past award show performances and put themselves in scenes inspired by songs from her new record.
“We have different vignettes for people to be able to go and take pictures in,” she said. “There’s denim walls. There’s like pink champagne. It looks like a giant bathtub with bubbles kind of in it.”
The multiple Grammy-winner put on several performances during the week of her album drop, including an Amazon Music livestream, a fan club party, two performances at the Grand Ole Opry and headlining Saturday night’s CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium.
Underwood’s stage shows have only gotten bigger and more elaborate over the years, incorporating 360-degree stages, surprise guests, huge video productions, rising stages, smoke, confetti and wind. Her next tour starts Oct. 15 and hits 43 cities, with direction from Barry Lather, who has worked on tours for Mariah Carey, Usher and Rihanna.
Fresh off a Las Vegas residency where she learned acrobatic skills to swing over the stage, Underwood said she just keeps trying to find new ways to entertain a crowd.
“I think it is so important to be able to just maximize the entertainment value when you’re putting on a show,” Underwood said. “People don’t want to go to a concert and just see somebody stand up there and stand behind the microphone and just sing. And I feel like, as a woman, I can get away with all the wardrobe changes and just really take all the things that I love to do and just multiply them by a million and put on a good show.”
Underwood’s last two records showed off another side of her singing, including a gospel album and a holiday music record. But she’s back to her style of country pop, with tinges of ’80s synths and rock, on her ninth studio record that is tailored for a summer festival season that is just rebounding after the pandemic.
“We decided not to fight against things if they didn’t sound a certain way,” Underwood said. “I feel like over the past couple of years, we’ve all needed to have happy things to focus on. And when we were writing the album and recording the album, it was like, ‘We are going to write this, record this, make music as if we know we’re going to be going on the road,’ even though we didn’t.”
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FRANKLIN PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office announced they have issued approximately 40 arrest warrants for narcotics. For the past several months, the sheriff’s office investigated narcotics distribution in Franklin Parish, La.
According to officials, several suspects are in custody and deputies expect to make more arrests soon. Bonds of the arrestees range from $7,500 to $100,000 and the narcotics distributed were the following:
- Synthetic cannabinoid
- Heroin
- Methamphetamine
- Crack cocaine
- Marijuana
- Fentanyl
- Prescription medication
I am appreciative of our narcotics division’s ongoing effort to disrupt narcotics distribution in Franklin Parish and surrounding areas. Narcotics investigations are always ongoing and additional arrests will result from our investigations.” Cobb also stated, “I am proud of our narcotics and patrol division who work thoroughly, twenty-four hours a day, to make our parish, communities, and neighborhoods safer and work to prevent narcotics from landing in the hands of our children. These men and women do an outstanding job for our parish.
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Veteran attorneys in Texas, Minnesota named among the best in mass torts, personal injury, environmental litigation
DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Nachawati Law Group trial lawyers have earned recognition in 2022 legal guides compiled by Thomson Reuters/Super Lawyers based on their expertise in mass torts, personal injury and environmental litigation.
Firm lawyers singled out for Super Lawyers honors in 2022 include:
- Firm founder Majed Nachawati – Mass Torts. This is Mr. Nachawati's 8th year to earn Texas Super Lawyers recognition. He was previously selected six times to the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list which honors early and mid-career practitioners.
- Gibbs Henderson – Personal Injury. This is Mr. Henderson's 2nd year on the Texas Super Lawyers list; he was previously recognized four times by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
- Darren McDowell – Personal Injury. This is Mr. McDowell's 2nd year to earn Texas Super Lawyers recognition; he was previously honored four times by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
- Steven Schulte – Personal Injury. This is Mr. Schulte's 2nd year on the Texas Super Lawyers list; he was previously selected four times by Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
- Gale Pearson – Environmental Litigation. This is Ms. Pearson's 8th year on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list.
Super Lawyers, owned by Thomson Reuters, recognizes no more than the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state. The selection process includes peer nominations, followed by independent research, then peer evaluation by top lawyers in the same practice areas.
Dallas-based Nachawati Law Group has developed a national reputation for representing individuals injured by dangerous and defective products, including cancer-causing chemicals like Monsanto's glyphosate-based Roundup weedkiller, talc-based products including Johnson's Baby Powder, and paraquat-based herbicides. The firm has taken on leadership roles in high-profile mass torts and multidistrict litigation to protect communities and public entities from harmful corporate practices, including litigation against makers, distributors and retailers of highly addictive prescription opioid painkillers and chemical manufacturers that have poisoned water supplies with harmful PFAS "forever chemicals."
The Nachawati Law Group represents individuals in mass tort litigation, businesses and governmental entities in contingent litigation, and individual victims in complex personal injury litigation. One of the largest and most diverse products liability law firms in the nation, the Nachawati Law Group ranks No. 1 nationally in federal court products liability filings over the past three years, according to Lex Machina. For more information, visit https://www.fnlawfirm.com.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — John Tonje's 25 points helped Colorado State defeat Mississippi Valley State 88-45 on Saturday night.
Tonje had seven rebounds for the Rams (5-2). Taviontae Jackson scored 16 points while going 4 of 6 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from distance, and 7 for 8 from the line, and added seven rebounds and five steals. Isaiah Rivera was 3 of 5 shooting and 5 of 8 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.
Terry Collins led the way for the Delta Devils (1-7) with 19 points and three steals.
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NASDAQ | TSX: ACB
EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the "Company" or "Aurora") (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held today, Monday, November 14, 2022 by virtual webcast. The total number of shares represented by shareholders present in person and by proxy at the Meeting was 92,937,078, representing 30.93% of Aurora's issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date.
All of the matters put forward before shareholders for consideration and approval, as set out in the Company's Management Information Circular dated September 30, 2022, were approved by the requisite majority of votes cast at the Meeting. The details of the voting results for the election of directors are set out below:
Shareholders also approved the following matters:
- the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year;
- amendments to the Company's stock option plan, restricted share unit plan, performance share unit plan and deferred share unit plan; and
- a non-binding advisory resolution on the Company's approach to executive compensation.
The Company has filed a report of voting results on all resolutions voted on at the Meeting under its profile on www.sedar.com.
About Aurora
Aurora is a global leader in the cannabis industry, serving both the medical and consumer markets. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Aurora is a pioneer in global cannabis, dedicated to helping people improve their lives. The Company's adult-use brand portfolio includes Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71, Daily Special, Whistler, Being and Greybeard, as well as CBD brands, Reliva and KG7. Medical cannabis brands include MedReleaf, CanniMed, Aurora and Whistler Medical Marijuana Co. Aurora also has a controlling interest in Bevo Farms, North America's leading supplier of propagated agricultural plants. Driven by science and innovation, and with a focus on high-quality cannabis products, Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, performance, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched. Learn more at www.auroramj.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Aurora's common shares trade on the NASDAQ and TSX under the symbol "ACB".
Forward-looking Information
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur.
These forward-looking statements are only predictions. Forward looking information or statements contained in this news release have been developed based on assumptions management considers to be reasonable. Material factors or assumptions involved in developing forward-looking statements include, without limitation, publicly available information from governmental sources as well as from market research and industry analysis and on assumptions based on data and knowledge of this industry which the Company believes to be reasonable. Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances could cause actual events, results, level of activity, performance, prospects, opportunities or achievements to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to retain key personnel, the ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support growth, the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, the continued quality of our products, customer experience and retention, the development of third party government and non-government consumer sales channels, management's estimates of consumer demand in Canada and in jurisdictions where the Company exports, expectations of future results and expenses, the risk of successful integration of acquired business and operations, management's estimation that SG&A will grow only in proportion of revenue growth, the ability to expand and maintain distribution capabilities, the impact of competition, the general impact of financial market conditions, the yield from cannabis growing operations, product demand, changes in prices of required commodities, competition, and the possibility for changes in laws, rules, and regulations in the industry, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of COVID-19, and other risks, uncertainties and factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated September 20, 2022 (the "AIF") and filed with Canadian securities regulators available on the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed with and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The Company cautions that the list of risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the AIF is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities law.
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Analyst Call Scheduled for Today at 4:30 p.m. ET
Board Continues to Recommend that Stockholders Vote FOR the Merger with Frontier
MIRAMAR, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines, Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (NYSE: SAVE) today announced that it will host a conference call for analysts to discuss the Spirit Board of Directors' decision to reject the unsolicited tender offer from JetBlue Airways Corporation ("JetBlue") (NASDAQ: JBLU) and its recommendation that stockholders vote FOR the merger with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. ("Frontier") (NASDAQ: ULCC), parent company of Frontier Airlines, Inc.
The Company will post a presentation prior to the call which will be available at http://ir.spirit.com.
Conference Call/Webcast Detail
Spirit will conduct a conference call today, May 23, 2022, at 4:30p.m. Eastern US Time. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at http://ir.spirit.com. Please register for the webcast or dial into the call approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. An archive of the webcast will be available within 24 hours under "Events & Presentations" for 60 days.
Merger Agreement with Frontier
As previously announced, Spirit Airlines, Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. on February 5, 2022. The merger is expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including completion of the regulatory review process and approval by Spirit stockholders.
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments and refreshments — something we call Á La Smarte. We make it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the U.S. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, and are dedicated to giving back and improving those communities. Come save with us at spirit.com.
Additional Information About the JetBlue Tender Offer
Spirit has filed a solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TENDER OFFER. You will be able to obtain free copies of the solicitation/recommendation statement with respect to the tender offer and other documents filed with the SEC by Spirit through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Spirit on Spirit's Investor Relations website at https://ir.spirit.com.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy, or a solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be unlawful, prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and otherwise in accordance with applicable law.
Important Additional Information Will be Filed with the SEC
Frontier has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a Registration Statement on Form S-4 in connection with the proposed transaction, including a definitive Information Statement/Prospectus of Frontier and a definitive Proxy Statement of Spirit. The Form S-4 was declared effective on May 11, 2022 and the prospectus/proxy statement was first mailed to Spirit stockholders on May 11, 2022. Frontier and Spirit also plan to file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT/ INFORMATION STATEMENT/ PROSPECTUS/ PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED BY FRONTIER OR SPIRIT WITH THE SEC IN THEIR ENTIRETY CAREFULLY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FRONTIER, SPIRIT, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and stockholders are able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and the definitive Information Statement/Proxy Statement/Prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by Frontier and Spirit through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders will be able to obtain free copies of the information statement and the proxy statement and other documents filed with the SEC by Frontier and Spirit on Frontier's Investor Relations website at https://ir.flyfrontier.com and on Spirit's Investor Relations website at https://ir.spirit.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
Frontier and Spirit, and certain of their respective directors and executive officers, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Information regarding Frontier's directors and executive officers is contained in Frontier's definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022. Information regarding Spirit's directors and executive officers is contained in Spirit's definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 30, 2022.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements in this communication, including statements concerning Frontier, Spirit, JetBlue, the proposed transactions and other matters, should be considered forward-looking within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on Frontier's,Spirit's and JetBlue's current expectations and beliefs with respect to certain current and future events and anticipated financial and operating performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks and uncertainties relating to Frontier's,Spirit's and JetBlue's operations and business environment that may cause actual results to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied in such forward looking statements. Words such as "expects," "will," "plans," "intends," "anticipates," "indicates," "remains," "believes," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "outlook," "goals," "targets" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additionally, forward-looking statements include statements that do not relate solely to historical facts, such as statements which identify uncertainties or trends, discuss the possible future effects of current known trends or uncertainties, or which indicate that the future effects of known trends or uncertainties cannot be predicted, guaranteed, or assured. All forward-looking statements in this communication are based upon information available to Frontier and Spirit on the date of this communication. Frontier and Spirit undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to numerous factors including, without limitation, the following: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; failure to obtain applicable regulatory or Spirit stockholder approval in a timely manner or otherwise; failure to satisfy other closing conditions to the proposed transactions; failure of the parties to consummate the transaction; risks that the new businesses will not be integrated successfully or that the combined companies will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth, or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected; failure to realize anticipated benefits of the combined operations; risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration; demand for the combined company's services; the growth, change and competitive landscape of the markets in which the combined company participates; expected seasonality trends; diversion of managements' attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; risks related to investor and rating agency perceptions of each of the parties and their respective business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which they operate; risks related to the potential impact of general economic, political and market factors on the companies or the proposed transaction; that Frontier's cash and cash equivalents balances, together with the availability under certain credit facilities made available to Frontier and certain of its subsidiaries under its existing credit agreements, will be sufficient to fund Frontier's operations including capital expenditures over the next 12 months; Frontier's expectation that based on the information presently known to management, the potential liability related to Frontier's current litigation will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, cash flows or results of operations; that the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact the businesses of the companies; ongoing and increase in costs related to IT network security; the outcome of any discussions between JetBlue and Spirit with respect to a possible transaction, including the possibility that the parties will not agree to pursue a business combination transaction or that the terms of any such transaction will be materially different from those described herein; the conditions to the completion of the possible transaction, including the receipt of any required stockholder and regulatory approvals and, in particular, the companies' expectation as to the likelihood of receipt of antitrust approvals; JetBlue's ability to finance the possible transaction and the indebtedness JetBlue expects to incur in connection with the possible transaction; the possibility that JetBlue may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies within the expected timeframes or at all and to successfully integrate Spirit's operations with those of JetBlue, and the possibility that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected or that operating costs and business disruption (including, without limitation, disruptions in relationships with employees, customers or suppliers) may be greater than expected in connection with the possible transaction; and other risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time under the sections captioned "Risk Factors" in Frontier's,Spirit's and JetBlue's reports and other documents filed with the SEC from time to time, including their Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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LAST DAY OF SCATTERED LIGHT SNOW, COLD ARCTIC BLAST ARRIVES NEXT WEEK
The strong Midwest system that has caused the snowfall the last several days will finally begin to move eastward away from Wisconsin on Saturday. Lingering light snow showers are possible through Saturday night creating sliding conditions on roads. Slow down and be careful! Temperatures will not change too much compared to the last several days with highs in the upper 20s and lows in the upper teens. By midnight Saturday night, the snow showers will be done with gradual clearing through Sunday morning as high pressure moves in. Sunday will be mostly sunny and cooler with highs in the mid 20s and lows in the single digits.
Heading into the holiday week, high pressure will keep part of Monday dry before another system brings more snow chances Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Models are indicating 1-2″ of snow possible creating slippery conditions on Tuesday. The bigger weather story is the incoming cold blast where temperatures will fall to near zero degrees with wind chills in the negatives both Tuesday and Wednesday night. Highs will be in the lower 20s and upper teens. After that, a potential winter storm could form again rapidly on Wednesday.
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WIND FORECAST:
TODAY: W 3-6 MPH
SUNDAY: W 10-15 G 25 MPH
TODAY: Overcast, scattered snow flurries possible. HIGH: 27
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, snow flurries end by midnight. LOW: 18
SUNDAY: Variable clouds and sunshine. Getting colder. HIGH: 24 LOW: 7
MONDAY: Sunny start, clouds increase by afternoon. Late snowflakes. HIGH: 23 LOW: 12
TUESDAY: Early chance of snow, 1-2″ possible. Partly sunny. HIGH: 21 LOW: 2
WEDNESDAY: Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy. HIGH: 19 LOW: 6
THURSDAY: Chance of more snow, cloudy and breezy. HIGH: 20 LOW: 7
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow? HIGH: 16
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NANJING, China, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuniu Corporation (NASDAQ:TOUR) ("Tuniu" or the "Company"), a leading online leisure travel company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"Despite recent challenges in the external environment, we have continued to fully leverage Tuniu's core competencies and strengths in product innovation and service quality to provide customers with safe and secure travel experiences. We will continue to focus on our mission to make travel easier while remaining dedicated to corporate social responsibility, and working with our customers and partners to overcome challenges, take on new opportunities and further promote the recovery and development of China's travel industry." said Mr. Donald Dunde Yu, Tuniu's founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Reflecting the progress we've made in optimizing our operations, Tuniu's operating expenses have decreased year-on-year for five consecutive quarters. We will continue to implement strict expense control measures to further lower costs and improve efficiency."
First Quarter 2022 Results
Net revenues were RMB41.5 million (US$6.5 million[1]) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 46.4% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the negative impact brought by the outbreak and spread of COVID-19.
- Revenues from packaged tours were RMB14.4 million (US$2.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 68.3% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in certain regions in China.
- Other revenues were RMB27.1 million (US$4.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 15.3% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in the fees for advertising services provided to tourism boards and bureaus.
Cost of revenues was RMB25.7 million (US$4.0 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 47.3% from the corresponding period in 2021. As a percentage of net revenues, cost of revenues was 61.9% in the first quarter of 2022, compared to 63.0% in the corresponding period in 2021.
Gross profit was RMB15.8 million (US$2.5 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 44.8% from the corresponding period in 2021.
Operating expenses were RMB68.6 million (US$10.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 17.8% from the corresponding period in 2021. Share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, which were allocated to operating expenses, were RMB3.1 million (US$0.5 million) in the first quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP[2] operating expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, were RMB65.5 million (US$10.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 17.6%.
- Research and product development expenses were RMB16.2 million (US$2.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year increase of 37.3%. Non-GAAP research and product development expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets of RMB0.8 million (US$0.1 million), were RMB15.4 million (US$2.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year increase of 41.9% from the corresponding period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to the increase in research and product development personnel related expenses.
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB29.8 million (US$4.7 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 15.9%. Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets of RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million), were RMB28.6 million (US$4.5 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 16.5% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in promotion expenses.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB27.7 million (US$4.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 38.2%. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets of RMB1.2 million (US$0.2 million), were RMB26.5 million (US$4.2 million) in the first quarter of 2022, representing a year-over-year decrease of 38.2% from the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in general and administrative personnel related expenses and allowance for doubtful accounts.
Loss from operations was RMB52.8 million (US$8.3 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared to a loss from operations of RMB54.9 million in the first quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB49.6 million (US$7.8 million) in the first quarter of 2022.
Net loss was RMB41.7 million (US$6.6 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss of RMB41.6 million in the first quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net loss, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB38.4 million (US$6.1 million) in the first quarter of 2022.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB40.4 million (US$6.4 million) in the first quarter of 2022, compared to a net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of RMB39.5 million in the first quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets, was RMB37.2 million (US$5.9 million) in the first quarter of 2022.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB929.5 million (US$146.6 million). The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted our business operations, and will continue to impact our results of operations and cash flows for subsequent periods. Based on our liquidity assessment and management actions, we believe that our available cash, cash equivalents and maturity of investments will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements and capital expenditures in the ordinary course of business for the next twelve months.
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2022, the Company expects to generate RMB32.2 million to RMB40.2 million of net revenues, which represents a 75% to 80% decrease year-over-year. This forecast reflects Tuniu's current and preliminary view on the industry and its operations, which is subject to change.
Conference Call Information
Tuniu's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time, on June 9, 2022, (8:00 p.m., Beijing/Hong Kong Time, on June 9, 2022) to discuss the first quarter 2022 financial results.
To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers:
Conference ID: Tuniu 1Q 2022 Earnings Call
A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through June 16, 2022. The dial-in details are as follows:
Replay Access Code: 2866159
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.tuniu.com.
About Tuniu
Tuniu (Nasdaq:TOUR) is a leading online leisure travel company in China that offers a large selection of packaged tours, including organized and self-guided tours, as well as travel-related services for leisure travelers through its website tuniu.com and mobile platform. Tuniu covers over 420 departing cities throughout China and all popular destinations worldwide. Tuniu provides one-stop leisure travel solutions and a compelling customer experience through its online platform and offline service network, including a dedicated team of professional customer service representatives, 24/7 call centers, extensive networks of offline retail stores and self-operated local tour operators. For more information, please visit http://ir.tuniu.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Tuniu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Tuniu's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but are not limited to the following: Tuniu's goals and strategies; the growth of the online leisure travel market in China; the demand for Tuniu's products and services; its relationships with customers and travel suppliers; the Company's ability to offer competitive travel products and services; Tuniu's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; competition in the online travel industry in China; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company's structure, business and industry; the impact of the COVID-19 on Tuniu's business operations, the travel industry and the economy of China and elsewhere generally; and the general economic and business condition in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Tuniu does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the Company's unaudited consolidated financial results presented in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company has provided non-GAAP information related to cost of revenues, research and product development expenses, sales and marketing expenses, general and administrative expenses, other operating income, total operating expenses, loss from operations, net loss, net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, net loss per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders-basic and diluted and net loss per ADS-basic and diluted, which excludes share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets. We believe that the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing underlying business performance and operating trends, and management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our financial performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
A limitation of using non-GAAP financial measures excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets is that share-based compensation expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets have been – and will continue to be – significant recurring expenses in the Company's business. You should not view non-GAAP results on a stand-alone basis or as a substitute for results under GAAP, or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies.
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ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Modera Wealth Management, LLC is pleased to announce that Laurie Vitali has joined the firm as Chief People Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer.
"We are very excited to bring Laurie into our Modera family," said Tom Orecchio, Chief Executive Officer, Principal, and Wealth Manager at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. "Laurie and Modera are 100% aligned in our commitment to hire, develop, and retain exceptional talent across Modera. Laurie's deep talent management experience and her contagious positive energy will be instrumental in successfully leading these efforts for us."
For over two decades, Laurie has held key talent management leadership positions within the legal industry, with demonstrated success in developing and executing strategies to transform workplace performance. For the past 10 years as Director of Talent Management at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton, LLP, Laurie's efforts focused on employee engagement, leadership development, business development training, and other people-centric functions across the global law firm.
"What excites me most about this new opportunity is that Modera employees already understand and buy into the competitive advantages of hiring and investing in a diverse workforce committed to providing exceptional client service," said Laurie Vitali. "Every person I have met at Modera is 100% focused on doing the right thing by both Modera and its clients. I look forward to helping lead the next chapter of Modera's growth through continued key-person hires and building and enhancing our HR infrastructure and talent management initiatives."
Laurie earned her law degree from The College of William and Mary Law School and her bachelor's degree in economics, graduating magna cum laude, from Boston University. In her spare time, she loves reading, spending time at the beach, and periodically traveling to Italy with her native-Italian husband and teenage daughter. Laurie and her family currently live in Acworth, Georgia along with their two ragdoll cats, appropriately named Cappuccino and Latte.
About Modera:
Modera Wealth Management, LLC (Modera) is a fee-only, independent financial planning firm that works with individuals, families, retirement plan sponsors, and non-profit institutions in the areas of portfolio management, retirement planning, estate planning, income tax planning, investment management, risk analysis, and stock option analysis.
As a fiduciary, Modera is required to provide objective counsel and a commitment to the highest level of ethics. Since the firm's inception in 1983, Modera has maintained a client-first philosophy. Modera was formed as a fee-only registered investment adviser which, at that time, was rare in the industry.
To learn more about Modera: www.moderawealth.com
Modera Wealth Management, LLC (Modera) is an SEC registered investment adviser with places of business in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Florida. SEC registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Modera may only transact business in those states in which it is notice filed or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from notice filing requirements. For information pertaining to our registration status, fees and services and/or a copy of our Form ADV, please contact Modera or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure web site (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). A full description of our business operations and service offerings is contained in our Disclosure Brochure which appears as Part 2A of Form ADV.
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, killing three soldiers and injuring a fourth.
Two of the soldiers died at the scene of the crash near Healy, Alaska, and a third died on the way to a hospital in Fairbanks. A fourth soldier was being treated at a hospital for injuries, the Army said in a statement.
The names of those killed were being withheld until relatives could be notified, the Army said.
Each AH-64 Apache helicopter was carrying two people at the time of the crash, John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska, said earlier Thursday.
The helicopters were from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks.
“This is an incredible loss for these soldiers’ families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division,” Maj. Gen. Brian Eifler, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division, said in the Army statement. “Our hearts and prayers go out to their families, friends and loved ones, and we are making the full resources of the Army available to support them.”
The Army said the cause of the crash was under investigation and more details would be released when they become available.
The crash is the second accident involving military helicopters in Alaska this year.
In February, two soldiers were injured when an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna. The aircraft was one of four traveling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright.
In March, nine soldiers were killed when two U.S. Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters crashed during a routine nighttime training exercise about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Healy is located about 10 miles (16.09 kilometers) north of Denali National Park and Preserve, or about 250 miles (402 kilometers) north of Anchorage.
Healy is a community of about 1,000 people located on the Parks Highway in Alaska’s interior region. It is a popular place for people to spend the night while visiting the nearby park, which is home to Denali, the continent’s tallest mountain.
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DALLAS, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has reported its fourth quarter 2022 financial results. The results are available on the Investor Relations section of Comerica's website here. In addition, the financial results and earnings presentation will be furnished on a Form 8-K filing that will be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov.
As previously announced, Comerica will host a conference call to review the fourth quarter 2022 financial results. Interested parties may access the call and supplemental materials through the following details:
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker” has been stuck in Dubai for months after an altercation at a car rental agency, the latest case showing the limits of speech in this skyscraper-studded city-state.
The case against Tierra Young Allen, 29, comes as the seven sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates have rules that strictly govern speech far beyond what’s common in Western nations. A middle finger raised in a traffic dispute, a text message calling someone a name or swearing in public easily can spark criminal cases — something that foreign tourists who flock here may not realize until it is too late.
Allen traveled to Dubai in April, with her social media accounts with tens of thousands of followers showing videos of her test-driving a Mercedes semitruck, going to the beach, seeing tourist attractions and partying in nightclubs.
But toward the end of Allen’s trip, a rental car driven by a friend she was with was involved in a crash April 28, said Radha Stirling, who runs a for-hire advocacy group long critical of the UAE called Detained in Dubai. After the crash, Allen tried to retrieve personal items still inside of the car from the rental agency, sparking an altercation, Stirling said.
The circumstances of the altercation at the unidentified car rental agency remain unclear. Stirling has described Allen as facing possible charges for “shouting” at an employee of the rental car agency, without elaborating on what Allen specifically said at the time. Stirling accused the car rental agency employee of “raising his voice at her and following her out of the shop” during the incident.
Allen “was ‘scared’ and intimidated by his aggression,” Stirling said.
Allen did not respond to requests for comment from The Associated Press, which Stirling attributed to “the risk of additional charges from the UAE government” if she spoke publicly.
In a statement, Dubai police disputed Stirling’s description of the altercation.
The “Dubai police received a complaint from a car rental office, accusing her of slandering and defaming an employee amidst a dispute over car rental fees,” police said in their statement. “The individual was questioned as per legal procedures and subsequently released pending the resolution of ongoing legal proceedings between her and the car rental office.”
Typically, police place travel bans on those involved in such cases until a resolution is reached. Police take statements from both parties, then determine whether they should be forwarded onto prosecutors. Cases are resolved by the complainant dropping the case, the two parties agreeing to a settlement or going to court. The police hold Allen’s passport, Stirling said.
Responding to a query by the AP, the U.S. State Department acknowledged it was “aware that a U.S. citizen, Tierra Young Allen, is unable to depart Dubai.” However, it did not elaborate on the circumstances of Allen’s case.
“We take seriously our commitment to assist U.S. citizens abroad and are providing all appropriate assistance,” the State Department said. “The Department remains in regular communication with her and her family. We will continue to monitor her case closely.”
The State Department separately warns travelers coming to the UAE that “individuals may be arrested, fined, and/or deported for … making rude gestures, swearing … and making derogatory statements about the UAE, the royal families, the local governments or other people.”
Under Emirati law, publicly insulting another person can carry a sentence of up to one year in prison and a fine of $5,450. Disputes over rental car agency fees have seen other foreign tourists stuck in the city-state in the past as well.
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City officers have fatally shot a man with a gun outside a casino, police officials said.
According to Rapid City Police Chief Don Hedrick, the shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. MDT Tuesday after officers responded to reports of someone firing a gun in the casino's parking lot.
Hedrick says the man fired at officers when they arrived, KELO-TV reported.
“Our officers returned fire on the subject, and he is deceased. This appears to be an attack on police officers at this time,” Hedrick said.
Officials say a patrol car was struck by gunfire, but no officers were hurt.
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Meghan Markle planning 'low-key' birthday party for Archie in SoCal while Harry attends coronation: report
Buckingham Palace confirmed last week that Prince Harry would attend his father's coronation and Meghan Markle would stay in California with their kids
While Prince Harry and the rest of the world watch the pomp and circumstance of King Charles III at his coronation at Westminster Abbey, Meghan Markle will be at home with their two young children giving Prince Archie a "low-key" birthday party on May 6, according to a report.
"It's going to be a low-key party at home," a source told People magazine this week.
Harry and Meghan settled in Montecito, California, after they stepped down as senior royals in 2020.
The source continued, "They'll have friends around them and Meghan's mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend."
KING CHARLES MAKES SURPRISING GESTURE TOWARD MEGHAN MARKLE IN OFFICIAL CORONATION PROGRAM
Princess Lilibet will also attend her older brother’s birthday, the source confirmed.
"They are so sweet together," they added. "Archie loves Lili. He's such a sweet boy. When she's not around, he asks, 'Where's Lili?'"
Fox News Digital has reached out to Meghan and Harry's reps for comment.
Harry and Meghan had caused endless speculation for royal watchers over the last few months on whether the couple would attend his father’s coronation on May 6 amid strained relations not helped by Harry’s tell-all memoir "Spare" and their Netflix documentary that heavily criticizes the palace.
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Some fans of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex even speculated without basis that the king had scheduled his coronation on May 6 to upstage Archie on his birthday.
Last week, the palace finally confirmed Harry’s attendance weeks after it had been reported the Sussexes were invited but had not yet made a final decision.
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"Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th," the palace shared. "The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet."
True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen told Fox News Digital on Friday, "I think there is a quiet relief that Meghan isn’t coming because it avoids so many situations."
He added, "It avoids all cameras being trained on Meghan when it’s the king’s day. People would be waiting to see what their reactions are. Do people give side eye to each other in the front row? I think the fact that she isn’t coming is a good thing. The fact that [Prince Harry] is coming is a good thing."
The Sussexes were last among the royal family when they attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September after she died on the 8th of that month.
The pair appeared at Windsor Castle with Prince William and Kate Middleton in a show of unity, but in the ensuing months have kept their distance from each other.
Archie and Lilibet last saw the king when the Sussexes traveled to London for the queen’s diamond jubilee last June.
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(WSYR-TV) — NewsChannel 9’s Peyton Ashford takes us to a family-owned bakery in Syracuse, and it’s pretty sweet.
From whole cheesecakes– to platters– to slices– Big MaMa’s Cheesecakes has a long list of flavors to satisfy your tastebuds. Strawberry crunch– white chocolate raspberry– cookie monster just to name a few.
The restaurant features over 60 flavors, and is willing to make a flavor just for you.
The Fanizzi family was forced to briefly change locations, continuing their services next door at Joey’s Italian Restaurant for just a few weeks. The Fanizzi family didn’t let that experience stop them. In addition to the desserts they make daily, they also cater to over 40 local business and restaurants.
Big MaMa’s Cheesecakes is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. The business is located at 6598 Thompson Road in Syracuse.
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Half of Zones Analyzed See Median Home Prices Rise At Least 5 Percent from First Quarter to Second Quarter of 2022, And At Least 20 Percent Annually in Half of All Zones
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its second-quarter 2022 report analyzing qualified low-income Opportunity Zones targeted by Congress for economic redevelopment in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (see full methodology below). In this report, ATTOM looked at 5,198 zones around the United States with sufficient data to analyze, meaning they had at least five home sales in the second quarter of 2022.
The report found that median single-family home and condo prices rose from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 in 63 percent of Opportunity Zones around the country and went up at least 5 percent in roughly half of zones analyzed with sufficient data. Typical values also shot up at least 20 percent annually in about half of Opportunity Zones with enough data to analyze across all quarters.
Moreover, median values increased in about half the Opportunity Zones by more than the 8.8 percent quarterly and 15.3 percent year-over-year gain seen for all markets nationwide in the Spring of 2022.
Those gains extended similar patterns seen over the past year as home prices in distressed neighborhoods around the nation continued to keep up with gains in the broader national housing market.
Typical home values in Opportunity Zones remained lower than those in most other neighborhoods around the nation in the second quarter of 2022. Median second-quarter prices fell below the national median of $346,000 in 77 percent of Opportunity Zones, about the same portion as in earlier periods over the past year. Considerable price volatility also continued in those markets, as median values dropped quarterly in 37 percent of them, probably reflecting the small number of sales in many areas.
"Homes in most Opportunity Zones represent affordable options for real estate investors and consumer homebuyers in a market where both home prices and mortgage rates have been rising," said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM. "With home prices up 15 percent compared to a year ago and mortgage rates nearly doubled, both investors and homebuyers may find the lower purchase prices for homes available in Opportunity Zones very attractive."
Median prices also were under $200,000 in 49 percent of the zones during the second quarter of 2022. But that percentage under $200,000 was down from 58 percent in the second quarter of 2021 and 52 percent in the first quarter of 2022.
In another ongoing sign of market strength, prices spiked at least 25 percent from the second quarter of last year to the same period this year in a larger portion of Opportunity Zones than in other neighborhoods around the country.
Opportunity Zones are defined in the Tax Act legislation as census tracts in or alongside low-income neighborhoods that meet various criteria for redevelopment in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Census tracts, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, cover areas that have 1,200 to 8,000 residents, with an average of about 4,000 people.
The ongoing price spikes inside Opportunity Zones in the second quarter was one of the latest signs of how high buyer demand coupled with tight supplies of homes for sale throughout the U.S. may have priced many households out of more upscale neighborhoods into lower-priced markets. Demand continued into the Spring buying season even as home mortgage rates rose in the second quarter to nearly 6 percent, gasoline and other fuel costs soared, inflation shot up to 40-year highs and economic uncertainty across the country increased.
High-level findings from the report:
- Median prices of single-family houses and condominiums rose from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 in 2,928 (63 percent) of the Opportunity Zones around the U.S. with sufficient data to analyze, while declining in 37 percent. They increased from the second quarter of 2021 to the same period this year in 3,692 (77 percent) of those zones. By comparison, median prices rose quarterly in 69 percent of census tracts outside of Opportunity Zones and annually in 82 percent. (Among the 5,198 Opportunity Zones included in the report, 4,654 had enough data to generate usable median-price comparisons from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2022; 4,793 had enough data to make comparisons between the second quarter of 2021 and the second quarter of 2022).
- Measured year over year, median home prices rose at least 25 percent in the second quarter of 2022 in 1,883 (39 percent) of Opportunity Zones with sufficient data. Prices rose that much during that time period in just 34 percent of all other census tracts outside of opportunity zones throughout the country.
- Among states that had at least 25 Opportunity Zones with enough data to analyze during the second quarter of 2022, those with the largest portion of zones where median prices rose year over year were in the West. They were led by Utah (median prices up, year over year, in 97 percent of zones), Arizona (93 percent), Nevada (93 percent), Oregon (89 percent) and Idaho (88 percent).
- Of the 5,198 zones in the report, 1,763 (34 percent) still had median prices in the second quarter of 2022 that were less than $150,000. That was down from 41 percent of those zones a year earlier. Another 778 zones (15 percent) had medians in the second quarter of this year ranging from $150,000 to $199,999.
- Median values in the second quarter of 2022 ranged from $200,000 to $299,999 in 1,118 Opportunity Zones (22 percent) while they topped the nationwide second-quarter median of $346,000 in 1,172 (23 percent).
- The Midwest continued in the second quarter of 2022 to have the highest portion of the least-expensive Opportunity Zone tracts, with median home prices of less than $175,000 (69 percent), followed by the Northeast (45 percent), the South (45 percent) and the West (6 percent).
- Median household incomes in 87 percent of the Opportunity Zones analyzed were less than the medians in the counties where they were located. Median incomes were less than three-quarters of county level figures in 56 percent of zones and less than half in 16 percent.
Report methodology
The ATTOM Opportunity Zones analysis is based on home sales price data derived from recorded sales deeds. Statistics for previous quarters are revised when each new report is issued as more deed data becomes available. ATTOM's analysis compared median home prices in census tracts designated as Opportunity Zones by the Internal Revenue Service. Except where noted, tracts were used for the analysis if they had at least five sales in the first quarter of 2022. Median household income data for tracts and counties comes from surveys taken by the U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov) from 2016 through 2020. The list of designated Qualified Opportunity Zones is located at U.S. Department of the Treasury. Regions are based on designations by the Census Bureau. Hawaii and Alaska, which the bureau designates as part of the Pacific region, were included in the West region for this report.
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In Todd Haynes' tonally shape-shifting "May December," the first announcement of the movie's playful intentions comes with a theatrical zoom in, a few lushly melodramatic piano notes and the frightful announcement that there no more hot dogs in the fridge.
That moment — which Haynes says signals "that there's something coy happening in the language of the film" — is just a taste of what's to come in "May December," a delicious and disquieting drama laced with comedy and camp that Haynes premiered over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival.
Natalie Portman stars as an actor researching an upcoming film that's to dramatize a scandal from 20 years earlier. She comes to Savannah, Georgia, to spend time with Gracie Atherton-Yoo (Julianne Moore), who years earlier become tabloid fodder for a sexual relationship with a seventh grader. Now, she's seemingly happily married to him, Joe Yoo (Charles Melton), with kids of their own and suburban barbeques to host.
The film, scripted by Samy Burch, takes a light but deliberate touch in navigating through thorny themes of performance and identity. As Portman's character grows increasingly like Gracie, ethical borders begin to tumble away.
“It was tonally such an amazing script and so rigorous,” Haynes said in an interview alongside Portman. “It kept shifting the way you felt about or trusted one character versus another. That whole process as it maneuvered through the course of the script was such a compelling experience. And I just thought: Wow, how could you translate into visually?”
“May December,” which is seeking a distributor in Cannes, is the first time Haynes (who has regularly worked with Moore) has made a movie with the 41-year-old Portman. For her, “May December” was a chance to not only work with a director she's long admired but explore some of her own fascinations.
“It poses a lot of the questions I’m most obsessed by about performance, about the purpose of art, about innocence,” says Portman, also a producer on the film.
“When you explore all those layers — playing someone who's playing someone, making a movie of a movie in a movie — there’s so many layers of artifice, and what truth we can get out of artifice — which is the kind of alchemy of what we do,” adds Portman. “We’re using lies to tell the truth, and it’s magic.”
“May December" has some unofficial roots in reality. Gracie isn't very different in certain ways from Mary Kay Letourneau, a Washington State schoolteacher who went to prison after a relationship with a boy in her sixth grade class.
Questions of identity and artifice have run through Haynes' filmography, including the sumptuous '50s romance "Carol," the Douglas Sirk-inspired melodrama "Far from Heaven" and his most recent film, the documentary "The Velvet Underground." In Portman, he found an actor who shared a similar approach to film.
“A lot of narrative filmmaking and fiction-making has an internal desire to redeem oneself through the process, to sort of affirm one’s own aims. That’s the thing that I’m not particularly interested in as a director," says Haynes. “And I’m drawn to actors who feel similarly, who are actually interested in creating a distance between maybe their own values and ideas and those portrayed in the character."
He praised Portman's eagerness to engage with “and lean into the most disquieting aspects of the character.”
Portman has famously played some real-life figures, like Jacqueline Kennedy ("Jackie"), which required copious amounts of research. But in “May December," she plays an actor far more reckless than herself. Yet even in a performance that could have easily slid into satire, Portman deftly inhabits her.
“Most artists who tell stories want to hold up their ethical standpoint in the light. It can be vampiric to take human emotion and human story and capitalize on it and tell a story,” Portman says. “But hopefully the energy that you come to it with is empathy and the curiosity to explore someone’s human behavior and someone’s inner self. That it’s an act of empathy and not an act of bloodsucking.”
There were long conversations with Haynes and Moore as they prepared to make “May December" in a 30-day shooting spring. But, unlike her character, Portman's preparation for the part was mostly already done.
“Well,” Portman says smiling, “I’ve spent my whole life researching how to be an actress.”
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- CAE to provide simulator services and centre operations for Qantas Group and operators in the region
MONTREAL, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CAE (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) announced today that it has signed an exclusive 15-year agreement with the Qantas Group, to develop and operate a new state-of-the-art pilot training centre in Sydney, Australia.
"As the global leader in civil aviation training, we are thrilled to be expanding CAE's global network to Sydney, Australia to support the Qantas Group, a company that shares our unwavering commitment to safety," said Marc Parent, CAE's President and CEO. "As the operator of 50+ civil aviation training centres around the world, CAE is uniquely positioned to provide operational efficiencies to the Qantas Group and deliver an exceptional training experience for their pilots."
"The Qantas Group has trained its pilots and crew in Sydney for more than half a century. Through this partnership with CAE, we look forward to bringing this critical function back to New South Wales via the new custom-built facility," said Alan Joyce, Qantas Group's CEO. "As our international network recovers from the impact of COVID and we grow our fleet, this new training centre will give us the simulator capacity required to train our new and current pilots."
CAE will operate a new 7,000 square-metre CAE Sydney Training Centre that is slated to open in early 2024. In addition, CAE will deploy a new A320 full flight simulator and purchase the Qantas Group's B787, A330, and B737NG full-flight simulators and associated integrated procedures trainers for the new centre. The Qantas Group's A380 full-flight simulator and emergency procedures equipment will also be relocated to the new CAE Sydney Training Centre, where they will be operated and maintained by CAE. The development is subject to planning approvals, with a submission lodged by LOGOS who will develop the centre in partnership with CAE and the Qantas Group.
With a capacity for up to eight full-flight simulators, the CAE Sydney Training Centre will enable CAE to add more training capacity to address the addition of A350 and A321XLR aircraft to the Qantas Group's fleet. This new centre will also allow CAE to grow its network capacity to provide training to operators in the region.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We're investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.
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It’s really happening, Asa Hutchinson is really campaigning for president. He set off for New Hampshire yesterday after spending a couple of days in Iowa.
An announcement about his trip had this to say:
“New Hampshire plays an critical role in our presidential election process,” said Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican Presidential Candidate and former governor of Arkansas. “I look forward to having important conversations about how to adjust course within the Republican Party and address Biden’s failed economy in order keep more hard-earned dollars in the wallets of New Hampshire families.”
Additionally, Governor Hutchinson announced the launch of an New Hampshire-specific Online Campaign Headquarters at www.Asa2024.com. This site will enable New Hampshire to stay connected with Governor Hutchinson and keep an eye out for when he will be visiting their part of the Granite State. This New Hampshire-specific site can be accessed by pointing internet browsers to www.Asa2024.com/NewHampshire.
“New Hampshire will play a vital role in vetting the next president of the United States. I look forward to meeting with voters, discussing their concerns, and sharing my vision for America’s best,” concluded Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
Heading the announcement was a new logo, which harkens back to simpler times. Remember the “Asa!” signs and buttons from campaigns past? He’s claimed the exclamation mark as his signature punctuation over the years, and he’s sticking to it.
Arkansas Times graphic designer Mandy Keener was generally pro on his new logo, but offered one cutting criticism the campaign might consider. “Asa who?” she said. Will the people in New Hampshire know? Current polling shows him pulling Connor Roy numbers, although some say he’s got a narrow path to victory. | https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/05/04/asa-hutchinson-heads-to-new-hampshire-on-his-presidential-quest-and-a-designer-weighs-in-on-his-new-logo | 2023-05-05 05:19:41 | 1 | https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/05/04/asa-hutchinson-heads-to-new-hampshire-on-his-presidential-quest-and-a-designer-weighs-in-on-his-new-logo |
PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Akumin Inc. (NASDAQ: AKU) (TSX: AKU) ("Akumin" or the "Company"), a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service line needs, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Akumin's radiology business delivered strong quarterly same store volume performance on a consolidated pro forma basis, which assumes the Company's acquisition of Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. ("Alliance") was completed as of January 1, 2021:
- The Company reported revenue totaling $192.1 million for the second quarter, a $122.6 million or 176.5% increase over the second quarter of last year. The increase is significantly attributable to the Company's acquisition of Alliance on September 1, 2021. On a sequential basis, revenue increased $5.9 million or 3.1% over the first quarter of 2022.
- The Company's net loss was $26.1 million compared to a net loss of $6.9 million in the second quarter of last year. Basic and diluted loss per share was $0.34 for the second quarter of 2022. This compares with a basic and diluted loss per share of $0.10 for the second quarter of 2021.
- Akumin generated $38.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the quarter, a $26.0 million or 212.7% increase over the second quarter of last year. On a sequential basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.2 million or 19.3% over the first quarter of 2022.
Commenting on the second quarter results, Riadh Zine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "We are very pleased that our financial results in the quarter once again exceeded consensus street estimates demonstrating the strength, scale and resilience of our business, notwithstanding the significant management effort and resources allocated to our integration initiatives and the challenges facing our industry including cost inflation, labor shortages and disrupted supply chains."
"Our commitment to achieving previously disclosed synergy estimates was clearly evident in the second quarter based on the magnitude of restructuring charges and related severance costs incurred during the quarter. Our integration efforts, combined with our organic growth, resulted in continued Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and we anticipate further benefits to our financial results in future periods," Zine continued.
"Given the progress we made in the quarter to streamline our business, we remain confident that we will be able to achieve our 2022 financial guidance and objectives despite a reduction in planned capital expenditures. Akumin remains focused on its vision to deliver patient-centered innovation, clinical standardization and exceptional healthcare value to our patients and health system and hospital partners," Zine concluded.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. Certain financial measures, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-GAAP measures. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" included in this press release for further details.
Investor Presentation
Akumin would like to invite interested parties to an investor presentation to be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time where management will discuss second quarter results.
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Date: 8:30a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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A related presentation will be available from Akumin's website (www.akumin.com) and at https://akumin.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/. Participants are asked to connect at least 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The webcast archive will be available for 90 days. A replay of the presentation will also be available by calling 1-888-203-1112, or 647-436-0148 for international callers, using passcode 3787518.
About Akumin
Akumin is a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service line needs. Akumin provides (1) fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of owned and/or operated imaging locations; and (2) outpatient radiology and oncology services and solutions to approximately 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. By combining clinical and operational expertise with the latest advances in technology and information systems, Akumin facilitates diagnosis and treatment for patients and their providers. Akumin's imaging procedures include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET and PET/CT), ultrasound, diagnostic radiology (X-ray), mammography, and other related procedures; our cancer care services include a full suite of radiation therapy and related offerings. For more information, visit www.akumin.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release refers to certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are not recognized measures under United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information to complement those GAAP measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under GAAP. We use non-GAAP financial measures, including "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" (each as defined below). These non-GAAP measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. We believe the use of these non-GAAP measures, along with GAAP financial measures, enhances the reader's understanding of our operating results and is useful to us and to investors in comparing performance with competitors, estimating enterprise value, and making investment decisions. We also believe that securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management uses non-GAAP measures to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. The non-GAAP measures used by us are susceptible to varying methods of calculation and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in this release in the tables which follow.
We define such non-GAAP measures as follows:
"EBITDA" means net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization.
"Adjusted EBITDA" means EBITDA, as further adjusted for restructuring charges, severance and related costs, settlements and related costs (recoveries), stock-based compensation, losses (gains) on disposal of property and equipment, acquisition-related costs, financial instrument revaluation adjustments, gain on conversion of debt to equity investment, deferred rent expense, impairment charges, other losses (gains), and one-time adjustments.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" means Adjusted EBITDA divided by the total revenue in the period.
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Beginning this week, the retail leader will pay homage to 30 years of craft, creativity, and community with a series of experiential consumer activations and events.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthropologie, the adored American retailer offering an assortment of apparel, accessories, home décor furnishings, beauty, and bridal announced today a multi-faceted celebration for their 30th Anniversary launching this week.
At its core, Anthropologie is driven by creativity and curiosity, and inspiring those qualities in their customers. To honor their dedicated community and inspire their next generation, Anthropologie will celebrate this monumental occasion with an experiential pop-up gallery in New York City, one-of-a-kind shopping experiences and event activations at select stores across the country, social activations and giveaways to their enthusiastic community, a book launch for their first-ever coffee-table book, the unveiling of their new A Greater Good philanthropic commitment, and a pledge to a more responsible future.
"This significant milestone represents an exceptional moment in Anthropologie's history to not only celebrate our legacy, culture, and community, but more importantly, to look ahead to our next chapter as a brand," says Tricia Smith, Global CEO of Anthropologie Group. "Anthropologie has always been a brand that looks to create inspirational and unique experiences through all customer touchpoints - whether that be on social media, our on-site experience, events, or in-store, and we take great pride in serving our incredibly loyal community all over the world. Through our anniversary celebrations, I am thrilled to give everyone a sneak peek at the creative culture we have become so well known for, to highlight the amazing Anthropologie team who brings our brand to life every day, and most importantly, to pave a clear path forward for our next 30 years."
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Anthropologie will launch a series of noteworthy initiatives:
- "By Hand, By Heart" Art Gallery Pop-Up at the New York Academy of Art: The renowned creative team at Anthropologie has built an interactive installation at the New York Academy of Art featuring their most beloved window displays, in-store vignettes, and iconic display objects that their team has crafted over the course of their 30-year history. The gallery will be open to the public on Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2.
- "The Art of Anthropologie" Book Launch published by Rizzoli: From its bold beginning in 1992, Anthropologie has been redefining the retail landscape with magically immersive spaces that invite customers to wander, explore, and be inspired. The Art of Anthropologie showcases a curation of Anthropologie's most treasured retail destinations, a narrative catalog of their unique creations, quintessential design details, and a behind-the-scenes look at their celebrated creative team and the processes that lead to inspirational brand experiences. Their windows have put the brand's spirit on display, and the book highlights how they are able to create unforgettable visual metaphors through upcycled materials.
- Commitment of $1 Million Dollars to Education and the Arts: Anthropologie pledges a charitable donation of at least $1 million dollars to organizations and programs dedicated to education and the arts over the next 4 years. With this commitment, Anthropologie looks to invest in and nurture the creatives, artists, and innovators who have been integral to the growth of their brand and business. Tied to their brand purpose of inspiring, expressing, and empowering creativity in their work and in the world, Anthropologie hopes to create access to careers in the arts and bring out creativity in others through financial donations, collaborations, customer fundraising, employee engagement, and mentorship opportunities.
- Pledge to a More Responsible Future: Being mindful of their environmental impact across all business operations, Anthropologie has transitioned their in-store brand packaging to a fully sustainable program. All in-store packaging is recyclable and reusable, and shopping bags, gift boxes, and tissue paper are all made from post-consumer recycled materials and are 100% single-stream recyclable.
"At Anthropologie, we are constantly looking for new and inventive ways to inspire, excite, and serve our customer," says Smith. "We will continue to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and innovation, and hope that our brand will always spark a sense of joy in our customers. We are honored to have built such a robust community and acknowledge the responsibility we have as a brand to continually review how we can do better and how we push forward to better our business and our practices. We are beyond grateful, appreciative, and enthusiastic to continue in our journey together and for the next 30 years of Anthropologie."
About Anthropologie:
Anthropologie is a unique lifestyle brand in constant conversation with its thoughtful, creative-minded community. They take pride in resonating with those who prioritize self-expression and pursue inspiration, knowledge, and experience in the spirit of boundless curiosity. Anthropologie is committed to exceeding their customers' expectations in unexpected, personalized ways. Over the years, their product offering has expanded to express the full lifestyle for multiple generations – from apparel, home décor, beauty, bridal, and garden. They reach customers in over 100 countries and operate more than 200 stores around the world.
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WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — “Jackass” star Bam Margera punched his brother in the face during an altercation at their home in the Philadelphia suburbs, then took off on foot, Pennsylvania State Police said Monday in announcing criminal charges.
An arrest warrant was issued for Margera, 43, and police said they were looking for him.
State police said they were called to the Chester County home in response to a reported domestic disturbance shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday. Margera’s brother, Jesse Margera, told police that Bam Margera had pounded on and kicked his locked bedroom door that morning, and punched him in the eye, nose and ear during a later confrontation in the kitchen, according to court documents.
Jesse Margera said he’d also found a threatening handwritten note signed “Bam,” a police affidavit said.
Margera, who also starred in the MTV reality series “Viva La Bam,” fled the property on foot through dense woods before troopers got there, the affidavit said.
Bam Margera is charged with simple assault, harassment, and four counts of terroristic threats. Court documents did not list an attorney for Margera. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/jackass-star-bam-margera-charged-with-punching-brother/ | 2023-04-25 04:01:49 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/jackass-star-bam-margera-charged-with-punching-brother/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
In a letter noting the positive test, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the White House physician, said Sunday that the president “continues to feel well” and will keep on working from the executive residence while he isolates.
Biden tested positive on Saturday, requiring him to cancel travel and in-person events as he isolates for at least five days in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
After initially testing positive on July 21, Biden, 79, was treated with the anti-viral drug Paxlovid. He tested negative for the virus this past Tuesday and Wednesday, clearing him to leave isolation while wearing a mask indoors.
Research suggests that a minority of those prescribed Paxlovid experience a rebound case of the virus. The fact that a rebound rather than a reinfection possibly occurred is a positive sign for Biden’s health once he’s clear of the disease.
“The fact that the president has cleared his illness and doesn’t have symptoms is a good sign and makes it less likely he will develop long COVID,” said Dr. Albert Ho, an infectious disease specialist at Yale University’s school of public health. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/politics/doctor-biden-tests-positive-for-covid-for-2nd-day-in-a-row/ | 2022-07-31 20:59:22 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/politics/doctor-biden-tests-positive-for-covid-for-2nd-day-in-a-row/ |
Breakthrough in asset management, plant operations, and predictive maintenance with the advent of AI-based virtual assistant.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UptimeAI, a leading AI-based digital transformation solution provider for the energy, chemicals, and heavy industries, has raised a total of $3.5 Million in funding led by Emergent Ventures. Joining the round are existing investors YourNest Venture Capital and new investors Sharad Sanghi, AI Sprouts, and Venture Catalysts. With the funding, UptimeAI plans to expand in the US to cater to its growing customer base.
Founded by Jagadish Gattu and Vamsi Yalamanchili, UptimeAI offers an AI-based virtual assistant software that uses patented self-learning workflows and system models to deliver human-like learning and diagnosis. The software empowers operators to improve reliability, performance, and energy efficiency with less effort. The result is 10X improvements in ROI over traditional predictive analytics and asset performance management solutions. Over the past 1.5 years, UptimeAI has deployed its solution for Fortune 500 companies across Asia, ME, and North America in Power Generation, Renewables, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, LNG, and Cement.
"Traditional digital tools provide KPIs, dashboards, and data analysis tools, which require weeks of manual effort to troubleshoot, build and maintain data science models. Instead of endless pilots, operations and remote monitoring teams are looking for automated intelligence that detects the reason for losses, suggests mitigation, and gets smarter like an expert," said Jagadish Gattu, CEO of UptimeAI. "UptimeAI delivers exactly that by consolidating point solutions and combining cutting-edge AI innovation with 200 years of SME (Subject Matter Expert) knowledge."
"In UptimeAI, we found a startup that is developing a comprehensive and purpose-built AI solution for manufacturing based on a deep understanding of operational challenges," said Girish Shivani, Executive Director & Fund Manager, YourNest Venture Capital. "Further, the combination of AI with their robust domain expertise puts them in a league of their own, and we are excited to enable their journey ahead."
"There used to be a time when young graduates would join heavy industrial companies and work there till they retired. Now, these companies compete for talent with digital-first companies, and retaining talent is not easy. This industry is in a transition," said Ankur Jain, Partner, Emergent Ventures. "UptimeAI enables these companies to deploy AI-led automation and sets them up to leverage the modern workforce."
About UptimeAI:
UptimeAI is an Artificial Intelligence company that offers virtual AI assistant software for improving plant and asset performance. UptimeAI's 'AI Expert' uniquely combines artificial intelligence with subject matter knowledge from 200+ years of cumulative experience to explain interrelations across upstream/downstream equipment, identify problems, and give prescriptive diagnosis at scale. To maintain high availability, improve efficiency, and eliminate unplanned downtime, AI Expert continuously learns while providing prescriptive measures. The company's customers include several in the Fortune 500.
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The 33rd KOATs for Kids drive is set to launch Monday.
The annual drive spearheaded by KOAT-TV aims to collect coat donations across the state and provide them to New Mexico children in need as winter approaches. This year’s drive will run through Nov. 20.
There will be multiple drop-off sites throughout the state, according to a news release from the television station. Donations will be accepted at participating Albertsons Market, Blake’s Lotaburger and Nusenda Credit Union locations.
KOAT-TV is collaborating with United Way of Central New Mexico to make online donations possible for this year’s drive. Funds raised online will be used to buy coats from nonprofit organization Alta Mira.
“KOAT understands communities throughout New Mexico are facing difficult circumstances. Families and our littlest ones’ needs are not being met and we are determined to help,” Lori Waldon, KOAT-TV president, said in the release.
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Updated Payment Schedule to Provide Safe Harbor with Increased Flexibility to Execute Near-Term Growth Strategy
ARVADA, Colo., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHF Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ Safe Harbor Financial ("Safe Harbor" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SHFS), a leader in facilitating financial services to the regulated cannabis industry, announced today that Partner Colorado Credit Union (PCCU) has agreed to allow the Company to defer its initial cash payments to PCCU, for a period of six months.
"I am grateful for PCCU's continued support and trust in our relationship. Not only does the deferral of payment demonstrate their confidence in our business, it affords us increased flexibility and the wherewithal to execute on an aggressive growth strategy that will expand service options to the cannabis industry and position Safe Harbor to scale nationally at a faster pace with new services and offerings," said Sundie Seefried, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Safe Harbor. "Safe Harbor is building an end-to-end platform to meet the financial needs of cannabis-related businesses, and is paving the way to becoming the premier financial services platform to the cannabis industry."
According to the terms of the business combination, Safe Harbor agreed to pay approximately $56.9 million of cash proceeds to PCCU, of which $21.9 million would be payable on December 15, 2022. The remaining $35.0 million would be due in six quarterly installments of $6.4 million. Under the terms of the forbearance agreement, PCCU and Safe Harbor have acknowledged their mutual desire to ensure the success of Safe Harbor, and to compromise permanently and settle the payment terms of the Deferred Obligation.
"As a partner and shareholder, we are fully supportive and excited for Safe Harbor's next steps as a publicly listed company. As this has been a longer than expected process, and the industry as a whole now faces a somewhat stagnant market that is placing pressure on raising capital, we want to be as supportive as possible in assisting Safe Harbor to advance upon a number of new growth opportunities," said Doug Fagan, CEO of PCCU.
Safe Harbor is one of the first service providers to offer compliance, monitoring and validation services to financial institutions providing traditional banking services to cannabis, hemp, CBD, and ancillary operators, making communities safer, driving growth in local economies, and fostering long-term partnerships. Safe Harbor, through its financial institution clients, implements high standards of accountability, transparency, monitoring, reporting and risk mitigation measures while meeting Bank Secrecy Act obligations in line with FinCEN guidance on cannabis-related businesses. Over the past seven years, Safe Harbor (including its predecessor) has assisted with the onboarding of over $14 billion in deposit transactions for customers with operations spanning 20 states with regulated cannabis markets. For more information, visit www.shfinancial.org.
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to trends in the cannabis industry, including proposed changes in U.S and state laws, rules, regulations and guidance relating to Safe Harbor's services; Safe Harbor's growth prospects and Safe Harbor's market size; Safe Harbor's projected financial and operational performance, including relative to its competitors; new product and service offerings Safe Harbor may introduce in the future; the impact of recent volatility in the capital markets, which may adversely affect the price of the Company's securities; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Safe Harbor following the closing of the business combination; other statements regarding Safe Harbor's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future; and the other risk factors discussed in Safe Harbor's filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "outlook," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of Safe Harbor), and other assumptions, that may cause the actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
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Safety agency reports power problems in Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
U.S. owners of the Ioniq 5 electric SUV have complained of completely or partially losing propulsive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Many have said the loss of power came after hearing a loud popping noise.
Hyundai said it would offer a software update beginning next month and replace affected components if necessary.
HYUNDAI, LG PARTNER TO BUILD $4.3 BILLION ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PLANT IN GEORGIA
Signage is displayed outside the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) facility in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. (Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
The NHTSA said it received 30 complaints about the problem in 2022 models, of which it estimated 39,500 were on U.S. highways, according to a notice posted online.
A preliminary investigation opened by a division within the NHTSA indicates a recharging issue.
The issue is a power surge that damages transistors, preventing vehicles' 12-volt battery from recharging.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrives on stage as a 2022 Utility Vehicle the Year Finalist at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles. ( FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
HYUNDAI AND KIA TO RECALL MORE THAN HALF MILLION VEHICLES OVER FIRE CONCERN
Hyundai spokesperson Ira Gabriel told FOX Business that the company was fully cooperating with the investigation and was launching a service campaign in July to update affected vehicles' software.
Hyundai said if necessary, it would replace the component involved. It's called an Integrated Control Charging Unit.
KIA, HYUNDAI ROLL OUT NEW ANTI-THEFT SOFTWARE UPGRADE
Many governments are counting on EVs to replace gasoline-burning vehicles that emit greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) — Ralph Boston, the Olympic long jump champion who broke Jesse Owens’ world record then later had his own mark eclipsed by Bob Beamon’s record-shattering leap at the Mexico City Games, died Sunday. He was 83.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee confirmed Boston died Sunday at his home outside of Atlanta.
Boston broke or tied the world record six times during the 1960s. He was the first person to reach the 27-foot mark. His first world record came shortly before the Rome Olympics in 1960 with a jump of 26 feet, 11 inches that surpassed the 25-year-old record held by Owens.
Boston won gold in Rome, then, nine months later, eclipsed 27 feet.
In 1968, Boston was warming up at the Mexico City Games when Beamon jumped 29-2 1/4, shattering the record by nearly two feet in a jump that stands among the greatest single moments in Olympic history.
Coming off his win in 1960, Boston was favored four years later, but a gusty rainstorm and an unexpected performance by Britain’s Lynn Davies quashed Boston’s hope for a repeat.
Boston won bronze in the 1968 meet where Beamon set his record. In an interview with Mississippi Today, Beamon said it was Boston who came up to him after he had faulted on his first two attempts and suggested he adjust his footwork in the run-up.
“I figured I had better listen to the master, and I did,” Beamon said.
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Platform shoes are back, and we are definitely applauding this trend! No need to throw away those sleek stilettos or flat boots, just add some chunky heels to your collection to mix things up.
If fashion trends have taught us anything, it’s that nothing is new under the sun. It feels like yesterday when our parents paraded up and down the block in platforms during the 70s. Fast forward to the 2000s, and chunky shoes were back with a twist. Shortly after, stiletto heels were on top, and fashion gurus wanted nothing to do with chunky sole shoes, but the style remained unbothered. They played their position in the backswings, confidently knowing that their encore debut would come – and it did.
The trend began again with platform tennis shoes sneaking their way back into our wardrobe. Then boots followed suit, and now platform heels are a thing again. We aren’t mad because these fun shoes add spunk to any look you pair them with. If you want to turn up a pair of jeans or elevate your cocktail dress, throw on some platform heels, and your look will go from cute to spicy.
If you don’t believe us or are unsure about scoring you a pair, check out how some of our favorite celebrities are sporting their platform shoes below.
Platform Shoes Are Back, And These 6 Celebrities Are Endorsing The Trend was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
1. Tessa Thompson
Source:GettyTessa Thompson has always been fashionably ahead of her time. The actress recently attended the Venice International Film Festival rocking the ultimate white platform heel. She paired the statement shoe with a mint green Marc Jacobs gown. If you have a bold spirit like Tessa, go all out with the platform shoe trend and get the most fabulous pair you can find.
2. Yung Miami
Yung Miami brought the heat in these silver, ankle-strap platform shoes. She paired the sassy footgear with a green and pink disco look. If you are looking for a subtle yet sexy platform shoe, this one has your name written on it.
3. Cardi B
You know our girl Cardi had to slay the platform heel trend. Check out her white platform sandals that pop with her colorful ensemble. White shoes will forever be a vibe, and they pair well with just about any look you have.
4. Marlo Hampton
Not comfortable with sporting a platform heel just yet? Follow Marlo’s style path and try a boot first. You can wear a chunky sole boot with many looks, and it can simultaneously keep your feet comfortable and stylish.
5. Sheree Whitfield
Get ready for the fall fashion season with a subtle, black platform boot like our girl Sheree is sporting. This platform boot gives you the best of both worlds with a stiletto heel and a platform sole. This boot is for you for my fashionistas who can’t leave the skinny heel alone but want to try a platform shoe.
6. Doja Cat
Doja Cat’s style aesthetic borders the 90s and 00s grunge era. If you’re looking for an overt platform, then these chunky black mules might tickle your fancy. Pair them with a mini skirt like Doja, or rock them with a cute babydoll dress. The options are endless! | https://thebeatdfw.com/playlist/platform-shoes-are-back-and-these-6-celebrities-are-endorsing-the-trend/ | 2022-09-09 08:19:01 | 1 | https://thebeatdfw.com/playlist/platform-shoes-are-back-and-these-6-celebrities-are-endorsing-the-trend/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to abortion drug until Friday; additional order expected by then.
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(NEXSTAR) – The 95th Academy Awards are underway. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony.
Here are the night’s winners.
Animated Feature: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”
Supporting Actor: Ke Huy Quan for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Supporting Actress: Jamie Lee Curtis for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Documentary Feature: “Navalny”
Live Action-Short: “An Irish Goodbye”
Cinematography: James Friend for “All Quiet on the Western Front”
Makeup and Hairstyling: Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Annemarie Bradley for “The Whale”
Costume Design: Ruth Carter for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
International Feature Film: “All Quiet on the Western Front,” Germany
Documentary Short Film: “The Elephant Whisperers”
Animated Short Film: “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse”
Production Design: “All Quiet on the Western Front”
Original Score: “All Quiet on the Western Front”
Visual Effects: “Avatar: The Way of Water”
Writing (Original Screenplay): “Everything Everywhere All At Once”
Writing (Adapted Screenplay): “Women Talking”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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(CNN) — At least nine people were wounded in a mass shooting in Cleveland early Sunday morning, according to police.
“Preliminary information indicates that a suspect opened fire toward a group of people and then fled the scene,” Cleveland police spokesperson Jennifer Ciaccia said in a statement.
No deaths have been reported.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Family of boy mauled by dogs sues owner over attack, seeking punitive damages
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) - The family of a boy who was mauled by three dogs has sued the owner of the pit bulls and is seeking compensatory damages along with punitive damages with “no limitation.”
WRDW reported that 11-year-old Justin Gilstrap was attacked by the dogs on Jan. 6 as he was riding his bike in Columbia County, Georgia.
The dogs reportedly ripped off most of Justin’s scalp, and the boy suffered wounds all the way to the bone on his legs. He also lost one of his ears, while the other ear had to be reattached.
“He has undergone and continues to undergo, extensive medical care and treatment,” the lawsuit said. “Despite this medical care and treatment, Justin Gilstrap will be left with permanent mental and physical injuries, including scarring and permanent disfigurement.”
The dogs in the attack and several others with the same owner have been euthanized since the attack.
Justin’s family is seeking punitive damages to deter the dogs’ owner, Burt Thomas Baker II, from ever letting something like this happen again. The family filed a lawsuit against Baker as well as a number of others believed to be involved.
Along with Baker, defendants in the suit include Brenda Johnson and several others the lawsuit calls John and Jane Does who Justin’s family said believed contributed to the problem.
The lawsuit said the defendants are liable for all damages sustained by Justin, “including his medical expenses, physical and mental pain and suffering past, present, and future, and his permanent scarring and disfigurement.”
The lawsuit alleges Baker and Johnson failed to take reasonable steps to prevent their dogs from attacking Justin.
As a result, “there is no limitation regarding the amount to be awarded as punitive damages,” states the lawsuit.
With the filing of the suit, Baker and Johnson have 30 days to respond. Then, there will be a discovery process which could take around six months before a trial date is set.
Despite being confined to the hospital, WRDW reports Justin has shown remarkable resilience and optimism that’s drawn support from around the world.
Justin’s mother said some days for him in the Children’s Hospital of Georgia are good while some are not so good.
Through his challenges, Justin said he’s a fighter.
“I don’t give up. I don’t give up for nothing,” he said.
His road to recovery is long but he’s taking it one day and one surgery at a time.
“I’m looking to get better and walk again, being able to walk,” he said.
He showed he was able to walk by taking a few steps.
“It made me happy,” Justin said. “I was proud of myself to be able to walk again.”
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NEW YORK, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) (the "Company") today filed its proxy statement and announced changes to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), including the addition of Dawn Ostroff as an independent, non-executive director, pending a stockholder vote at Paramount's 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023.
Ms. Ostroff is an accomplished media & entertainment industry executive, with extensive experience across content development, multiplatform distribution and advertising. She most recently served as Chief Content and Advertising Business Officer at Spotify from 2018 to 2023, where she oversaw the company's music and audio content business as well as the platform's global advertising business. Prior to Spotify, she co-founded Condé Nast Entertainment ("CNE") and served as President of CNE from 2011 to 2018. Before joining CNE, Ms. Ostroff was President of Entertainment for The CW broadcast network and President of United Paramount Network, a former subsidiary of Paramount.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dawn to Paramount's Board at such an exciting moment in our evolution," said Shari Redstone, Chair of Paramount's Board of Directors. "We believe her leadership, diverse expertise in content strategy and her long track record of driving transformation will prove invaluable as we seek to continue building on the success of Paramount's global multiplatform strategy."
In addition, Candace Beinecke and Ronald Nelson, who have served as non-executive directors to Paramount and its predecessor companies since 2018 and 2016 respectively, will not stand for re-election at the Company's 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
"We are deeply grateful to Candace and Ron for their years of dedicated service and partnership," Redstone continued. "Their guidance and expertise were instrumental in navigating key milestones and evolving the Company to compete and lead in today's media landscape."
With the changes announced today, the Paramount Board will comprise eleven members, with eight members serving as independent directors, pending a stockholder vote at Paramount's 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of the nominees except Ms. Ostroff were elected at Paramount's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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BEIJING (AP) — Performances have been suspended at one of Beijing’s oldest and most renowned theaters as part of a new wave of shop and restaurant closures in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the Chinese capital.
The Jixiang Theater in the downtown Wangfujing shopping district was originally built in 1906 and recently moved to its present location on the 8th floor of a shopping mall that also houses shops and a fast food restaurant. It is famed for performances of Peking opera and other traditional art forms.
Performances were due to resume Nov. 27, but such dates for re-opening have frequently been extended.
China reported 24,263 new cases Saturday, 515 of them in Beijing. The vast majority were asymptomatic.
Despite that, lockdowns and other strict control measures have been put in place around the country, with many Beijing residents sent notices advising them not to leave home unless absolutely necessary.
Restaurants, malls and shops deemed non-essential have been closed and foot traffic in those still open was much reduced. Detection of a single case or even a close contact of an infected person can force the closure of an entire office building or apartment block.
Access to Beijing’s elite Wednesday. People who visited a vegetable market in the city’s southeast where a case was found were ordered into quarantine in a hotel at their own expense.
The southern metropolis of Guangzhou plans to build . Guangzhou, a city of 13 million people, is the biggest of a series of hot spots across China with outbreaks since early October.
China’s infection numbers are low compared with the United States and other major countries, but the ruling Communist Party is trying to isolate every case under its “zero-COVID” policy.
Repeated closures of neighborhoods, schools and businesses are fueling public frustration and clashes with health workers.
The policy is also inflicting major damage to the economy and global supply chains. that is home to the world’s biggest iPhone factory was suspended this month following outbreaks. Apple Inc. said deliveries of its after workers fled. Local authorities have called for low-level party officials and even military recruits to fill their places, according to reports.
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(NEW YORK) — Donald Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on Thursday, becoming the first former president to face criminal charges.
It was not immediately clear what the indictment was connected to, or what charges Trump will face. The indictment is under seal.
Trump is expected to surrender in New York early next week, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Here is how the news is developing. All times Eastern. Check back for updates:
Apr 02, 11:09 AM EDT
Trump to speak at Mar-a-Lago Tuesday night
Following his expected arraignment on Tuesday in New York City, former President Donald Trump announced he would speak that evening from Mar-a-Lago.
The former president is slated to give remarks at 8:15 p.m., according to a press release.
-ABC News’ Olivia Rubin
Apr 02, 10:33 AM EDT
America split on Trump indictment: Poll
While 45% of Americans believe former President Donald Trump should face charges in an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, 32% say he shouldn’t have been indicted, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll.
Another 23% of American say they don’t know whether the nation’s 45th president should face charges.
While the charges have not been announced, a Manhattan grand jury that indicted Trump had been hearing evidence in a $130,000 hush money payment Trump allegedly made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who claims they had an affair. Trump has denied the allegations.
The poll showed a split in opinions along party lines. While 88% of Democrats said Trump should face charges, 62%, of Republicans said the former president should not have been charged while 16% said he should be charged, and the remainder was uncertain.
About 47% of Americans polled say the charges are politically motivated, echoing the sentiment from top GOP figures. About 79% of Republicans hold that view.
-ABC News’ Brittany Shepherd
Apr 02, 9:39 AM EDT
Trump’s lawyer hopes his arraignment is ‘typical’ and quick
Trump’s lawyer said on Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that he doesn’t know what to expect when the former president is arraigned on Tuesday in New York City, given the historic nature of Trump’s indictment.
“This is unprecedented. I don’t know. I’ve done a million arraignments in that courthouse with celebrities and whatnot. But this is a whole different thing. We have Secret Service involved. I understand they’re closing the courthouse for the afternoon. I just don’t know what to expect to see,” Joe Tacopina told “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos.
He likened the case to “persecution” and said the charges, which remain under seal, “revolved around” Trump paying money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election to keep her from going public with a claim of an affair that Trump denies.
He told Stephanopoulos that he didn’t know whether Trump would hold a press conference on Tuesday after he is arraigned.
“What I hope is that we get in and out of there as quickly as possible, that it’s, at the end of the day, a typical arraignment,” he said.
-ABC News’ Tal Axelrod
Mar 31, 8:49 PM EDT
Trump expected to travel to New York on Monday
Former President Donald Trump is expected to travel to New York on Monday, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
He is expected to appear in court on Tuesday at the earliest, the sources said, on what is expected to be around two dozen counts – including felonies.
The exact charges are unknown since the indictment will not be unsealed until Trump appears in court.
-ABC News’ Aaron Katersky, Katherine Faulders, John Santucci
Mar 31, 6:08 PM EDT
Why Trump indictment might hinge on a ‘novel legal theory’
As legal experts speculate on what charges lay inside the sealed indictment ahead of former President Donald Trump’s expected surrender on Tuesday afternoon, many predict that prosecutors could try out a new legal theory to justify bringing the charges.
“This could be a novel legal theory,” said Kate Shaw, a law professor at Cardozo and ABC News contributor, speculating on what charges the public could see against Trump while stressing it’s unknown until the indictment is unsealed.
-ABC News’ Libby Cathey
Mar 31, 5:31 PM EDT
Trump faces around 2 dozen counts, including felonies, sources say
Former President Donald Trump has been charged with around two dozen counts, including felonies, sources familiar with the sealed indictment told ABC News.
The exact charges remain unknown since the indictment will not be unsealed until Trump appears in court on Tuesday.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined to comment.
Mar 31, 4:51 PM EDT
Senate sergeant at arms warns of potential demonstration activity
The Senate sergeant at arms is warning of potential demonstration activity related to the indictment of former President Donald Trump.
“While law enforcement is not tracking any specific, credible threats against the Capitol or state offices, there is potential for demonstration activity,” an email obtained by ABC News said.
Capitol Police “is working with law enforcement partners, so you may observe a greater law enforcement presence on Capitol Hill,” the email said, adding that there could be “nationwide impacts to Senate state offices.”
The Capitol Police declined to comment and the sergeant at arms didn’t immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
-ABC News’ Luke Barr
Mar 31, 12:56 PM EDT
Ivanka Trump speaks out
Former President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, reacted to the indictment on Instagram Friday, writing, “I love my father, and I love my country. Today, I am pained for both.”
She added, “I appreciate the voices across the political spectrum expressing support and concern.”
Mar 31, 12:30 PM EDT
How DA could use hush money payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal to bolster Trump case
Sources familiar with the matter told ABC News the Manhattan district attorney’s office is also investigating a $150,000 payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal, who, like Stormy Daniels, claimed to have had an affair with Donald Trump.
The former president has denied having an affair with either woman and has called the investigation a witch hunt.
McDougal was paid for the rights to her story in August 2016 by American Media, publisher of the National Enquirer, which did not publish it, a practice known as catch and kill.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, has said he recorded Trump discussing reimbursement to American Media for the payment to McDougal, but the payment was never made.
Trump has not responded to ABC News’ request for comment but in a 2018 interview with Fox News, he claimed he wasn’t aware of any payment made to AMI to facilitate the alleged hush agreement.
Mar 31, 12:27 PM EDT
Judge signs order allowing DA to publicly acknowledge indictment
Judge Juan Merchan has signed this order allowing the Manhattan district attorney’s office to publicly acknowledge the indictment.
The People v Donald J Trump. This is the order allowing the DA to publicly acknowledge the indictment pic.twitter.com/leg9vDascr
— Aaron Katersky (@AaronKatersky) March 31, 2023
Mar 31, 10:54 AM EDT
Bragg’s office calls on House GOP to ‘denounce attacks’
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Friday again resisted the House GOP investigation of his office’s prosecution of Trump.
Bragg’s legal counsel called the inquiry “illegitimate incursion” into a legitimate investigation.
The House Republicans — Reps. Jim Jordan, James Comer and Bryan Steil — have said they want to find evidence of federal funds used to investigate Trump. But Bragg’s office said they were merely doing Trump’s bidding.
“Finally, as you are no doubt aware, former President Trump has directed harsh invective against District Attorney Bragg and threatened on social media that his arrest or indictment in New York may unleash ‘death & destruction.’ As Committee Chairmen, you could use the stature of your office to denounce these attacks and urge respect for the fairness of our justice system and for the work of the impartial grand jury,” counsel Leslie Dubeck wrote in a letter to the lawmakers.
“Instead, you and many of your colleagues have chosen to collaborate with Mr. Trump’s efforts to vilify and denigrate the integrity of elected state prosecutors and trial judges and made unfounded allegations that the Office’s investigation, conducted via an independent grand jury of average citizens serving New York State, is politically motivated,” the letter continued.
Mar 31, 10:52 AM EDT
Biden repeatedly declines to comment
President Joe Biden repeatedly declined to comment on the indictment when leaving the White House Friday morning to head to Mississippi.
Asked by ABC News if he had any reaction, Biden said, “No,” and shook his head.
Reporters tried to get the president to comment on the issue from several different angles, but Biden did not bite each time.
Biden was asked if he was worried the indictment would further divide the country, and he said, “I have no comment on that.”
Asked if he was worried about protests, Biden replied, “No, I’m not going to talk about the Trump indictment.”
Later asked what the indictment said about the rule of law in this country, Biden said, “I have no comment at all on Trump.”
Biden learned about the indictment through the news at the same time as the rest of the country, according to the White House press secretary.
Vice President Kamala Harris also declined to comment.
Mar 31, 10:14 AM EDT
Secret Service, NYPD, other agencies to conduct walk-through of courts building
The NYPD, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshals and New York State Court officers will meet on Friday to coordinate next week’s surrender of former President Donald Trump, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
Representatives from the agencies will also conduct a walk-through of the criminal courts building.
The 15th floor, where presiding Judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom is located, is already blocked off.
Mar 31, 9:24 AM EDT
Trump has ‘never been held accountable,’ Cohen says
Donald Trump’s former personal attorney and fixer Michael Cohen said the ex-president is likely “seething” over the indictment because he’s “never been held accountable.”
“The fact that he is being held accountable, something that he has no desire to ever be. He’s never been held accountable,” Cohen told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos in an interview Friday on Good Morning America.
“This is a man who held up the Bible and said he’s never apologized to God because he’s never done anything wrong,” he added. “He doesn’t understand accountability. And right now, [Manhattan District Attorney] Alvin Bragg has finally put that into his lap.”
Cohen, who is now estranged from Trump and is a key prosecution witness, said he decided years ago that his “loyalty can no longer be to a man who doesn’t deserve it.”
Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison in December 2018, after pleading guilty to violating federal campaign finance law in connection with hush-money payments and lying to Congress, among other crimes.
During Friday’s interview on GMA, Cohen said he followed Trump’s “message” for more than a decade and “that is what got me in trouble.”
When asked if he feels ready to be cross-examined, Cohen replied: “Absolutely.”
“The documents will speak for themselves,” he added, referring to the sealed indictment.
“So, not just your testimony?” Stephanopoulos responded.
“No,” Cohen said. “And it’s also corroborating testimony, but it’s documents.”
Mar 31, 8:56 AM EDT
Biden repeatedly declines to comment
President Joe Biden repeatedly declined to comment on the indictment when leaving the White House Friday morning to head to Mississippi.
Asked by ABC News if he had any reaction, Biden said, “No,” and shook his head.
Reporters tried to get the president to comment on the issue from several different angles, but Biden did not bite each time.
Biden was asked if he was worried the indictment would further divide the country, and he said, “I have no comment on that.”
Asked if he was worried about protests, Biden replied, “No, I’m not going to talk about the Trump indictment.”
Later asked what the indictment said about the rule of law in this country, Biden said, “I have no comment at all on Trump.”
-ABC News’ Molly Nagle
Mar 31, 7:49 AM EDT
Trump was ‘shocked’ by indictment, lawyer says
Donald Trump’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, said the former president’s initial reaction to his indictment was “shock,” despite predicting his own arrest “based on rumours and leaks.”
“It was shock because it’s actually coming to fruition,” Tacopina told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos in an interview Friday on “Good Morning America.”
“At the end of the day, we were really hoping and he was hoping that the rule of law would’ve prevailed,” he added. “In my opinion — and I don’t say this with pride or pleasure — in my 32 years as a lawyer, both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney, I feel like the rule of law died yesterday in this country.”
When asked what to expect next week, Tacopina said “it’s a great question.”
“This is unprecedented in this country’s history. I don’t know what to expect other than an arraignment,” he said. “I understand they’re going to be closing off blocks around the courthouse, shutting down the courthouse. You know, we’ll go in there and we’ll proceed to see a judge at some point, plead not guilty, start talking about filing motions, which we will do immediately and very aggressively regarding the legal viability of this case.”
Tacopina noted that “there is really no precedent for this case, [because] this was done with personal money.”
“Statutorily, the law says this: If the payment was made with personal funds and it would’ve been made irrespective of the candidate’s campaign, it’s outside of campaign finance and, clearly, that’s what you have here,” he said.
When asked whether there will be handcuffs, a mugshot or a perp walk, Tacopina responded: “I’m sure they will try to get every ounce of publicity they can out of this thing.”
“The president will not be put in handcuffs,” he added. “As far as a mugshot’s concerned, perp walk, I mean, you know, as I said, I’m sure they’ll try to make sure they get some joy out of this by parading him.”
“But, you know, I think this is a different situation,” he continued. “It is a lot of groups involved here and I don’t think they’re going to allow this to become a circus, as much as humanly possible.”
When asked how concerned he is about this case and the other potential cases Trump could be facing, Tacopina said: “We have to deal with it one at a time.”
“Right now, I’m dealing with this case exclusively and another civil matter for the president, but not the Fulton County case and not the special prosecutor’s case at this point,” he added. “And really, I’m not even thinking about those cases at all. I’m focused — laser focused — on this case and I’ll keep all my attention here until this is resolved.”
Mar 31, 12:00 AM EDT
Trump making phone calls to Republicans on Capitol Hill to firm up support: Sources
Former President Donald Trump has been making calls to Congressional allies on Capitol Hill Thursday night, urging them to go on the offensive and defend him following the news of the indictment by a Manhattan grand jury, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News.
Trump has been asking members who support him to firm up their support and rally behind him, the sources said.
-ABC News’ Rachel Scott, Will Steakin and Katherine Faulders
Mar 30, 9:50 PM EDT
Pence, DeSantis and more confirmed or potential 2024 rivals react
Some of Trump’s confirmed or prospective rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination were among those who spoke out Thursday night in the wake of the news of the former president’s indictment.
In an interview with CNN on Thursday night, former Vice President Mike Pence called it an “outrage,” arguing that the case against Trump is “tenuous” and will “only further serve to divide our country.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whom sources have told ABC News is expected to launch a presidential campaign in the coming months, tweeted that the indictment was “un-American” and “a weaponization of the legal system,” adding that Florida would “not assist in an extradition request.”
-ABC News’ Alexandra Hutzler and Mariam Khan
Mar 30, 9:39 PM EDT
Adam Schiff says Oval Office ‘will be tarnished’ by Trump’s conduct
California Rep. Adam Schiff said “it’s a sober moment for the country,” telling Linsey Davis on ABC News Live on Thursday that the dignity of the Oval Office “will be tarnished by the conduct of the former president by his being charged criminally.”
“I think you have to be guided by the facts and the law, and you have to set aside the political calendar and do what the law requires,” said Schiff, a leading Democrat in the House. “I think that’s the obligation of a district attorney, and I think that was done here. How this cuts politically, I really don’t know. That, to me, is very secondary.”
-ABC News’ Imtiyaz Delawala and Anna Katharine Ping
Mar 30, 8:44 PM EDT
Scenes from Manhattan, Mar-a-Lago
Demonstrators gathered outside Manhattan Criminal Court and near Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida in the wake of the indictment Thursday evening.
In Manhattan, a giant sign that stated “Trump lies all the time” could be seen unfurled outside Manhattan Criminal Court, where police had erected barricades last week ahead of a possible indictment.
Meanwhile, several supporters gathered near Mar-a-Lago with Trump 2024 flags and signs.
Mar 30, 8:15 PM EDT
Schumer: ‘Trump is subject to the same laws as every American’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged “Trump’s critics and supporters to let the process proceed peacefully and according to the law” in a statement following the indictment of the former president.
“Mr. Trump is subject to the same laws as every American,” Schumer said. “He will be able to avail himself of the legal system and a jury, not politics, to determine his fate according to the facts and the law.”
Mar 30, 7:41 PM EDT
Lawmakers react to historic indictment
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took to Twitter to react to the historic indictment on Thursday evening, laying bare the sharp partisan divide when it comes to Donald Trump.
GOP House and Senate members decried the investigation by the Manhattan district attorney as a political prosecution.
Many Democrats, on the other hand, praised the decision as proof “no one is above the law.”
-ABC News’ Alexandra Hutzler
Mar 30, 7:24 PM EDT
Trump expected to surrender in New York early next week: Sources
Former President Trump is expected to surrender in New York early next week, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
While a day has not been firmed up, sources said that Tuesday is the day being discussed by Trump’s legal team and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
Mar 30, 7:24 PM EDT
House Speaker McCarthy vows to hold Manhattan DA accountable
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said in a tweet that the House GOP will use its power to hold Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “and his unprecedented abuse of power to account.”
“The American people will not tolerate this injustice,” McCarthy said, adding that Bragg has “weaponized our sacred system of justice against President Donald Trump.”
House Republicans have requested documents and testimony from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in its investigation of Trump, but Bragg has said he won’t comply.
-ABC News’ Lauren Peller
Mar 30, 7:18 PM EDT
DA’s office has contacted Trump’s attorney ‘to coordinate his surrender’
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said in a statement that it has contacted former President Donald Trump’s attorney “to coordinate his surrender” for arraignment on a state Supreme Court indictment, noting that it remains under seal.
“Guidance will be provided when the arraignment date is selected,” the office said.
Mar 30, 7:00 PM EDT
NYPD officers to deploy across city on Friday
In the wake of the indictment, all officers with the New York Police Department have been ordered to show up in uniform Friday morning for deployments around New York City, police sources told ABC News.
There are no credible threats, according to the mayor’s office.
Mar 30, 6:49 PM EDT
Trump indictment marks unprecedented moment in presidential history
The indictment of Donald Trump marks an unprecedented development in the country’s history — the first time a former president has ever faced criminal charges.
Historians say that not since Richard Nixon had there been the real prospect of a commander-in-chief being formally accused of a crime, though Nixon avoided that fate after being pardoned by successor Gerald Ford.
-ABC News’ Tal Axelrod
Mar 30, 6:42 PM EDT
RNC calls indictment ‘blatant abuse of power’
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel called the indictment “a blatant abuse of power from a DA focused on political vengeance.”
“When our justice system is weaponized as a political tool, it endangers all of us,” she tweeted.
Mar 30, 6:36 PM EDT
What to know about an indictment with Trump facing charges
Criminal prosecution proceedings typically start with an arrest and a court appearance, but legal experts say that on many occasions, especially in white-collar crimes, suspects aren’t hit with charges or a visit from an officer until long after an official investigation is underway.
Typically, if a crime is being investigated, law enforcement agents will make an arrest, file initial charges and bring a suspect to be arraigned in court, Vincent Southerland, an assistant professor of clinical law and the director of the criminal defense and reentry clinic at NYU School of Law, told ABC News.
However, Southerland noted that prosecutors can start with the criminal indictment process in the beginning, especially if their case needs more evidence to press those charges.
Cheryl Bader, an associate clinical professor of law at Fordham University, told ABC News that such a move is common in white-collar criminal investigations that involve looking at delicate nuances in the state law and require more time.
Bader said investigations into prominent figures, such as the current investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office into former President Donald Trump, also prompt prosecutors’ offices to make their case to the grand jury in the most meticulous and thorough way possible.
-ABC News’ Ivan Pereira
Mar 30, 6:28 PM EDT
DNC responds
The Democratic National Committee said in a statement Thursday, “No matter what happens in Trump’s upcoming legal proceedings, it’s obvious the Republican Party remains firmly in the hold of Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans.”
The DNC vowed, “We will continue to hold Trump and all Republican candidates accountable for the extreme MAGA agenda that includes banning abortion, cutting Social Security and Medicare, and undermining free and fair elections.”
Mar 30, 6:27 PM EDT
Trump could still be elected president despite indictment, experts say
Former President Donald Trump can still be elected president — even if he is convicted — experts tell ABC News. But there are practical reasons that could make it a challenge, experts say.
Trump said recently at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference that he would “absolutely” stay in the race for president even if he were to be criminally indicted.
Trump has denied wrongdoing and has characterized the probe as part of a “witch hunt” against him.
The U.S. Constitution does not list the absence of a criminal record as a qualification for the presidency.
Constitutional experts also told ABC News that previous Supreme Court rulings hold that Congress cannot add qualifications to the office of the president. In addition, a state cannot prohibit indicted or convicted felons from running for federal office.
-ABC News’ Laura Romero
Mar 30, 6:16 PM EDT
Trump tells ABC News indictment is ‘attack on our country’
Former President Donald Trump told ABC News over the phone that the indictment is “an attack on our country.”
He called it a “political persecution,” adding, “They are trying to impact an election.”
Mar 30, 6:14 PM EDT
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer responds to indictment
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer, Clark Brewster, issued a statement on the indictment, saying: “The indictment of Donald Trump is no cause for joy. The hard work and conscientiousness of the grand jurors must be respected. Now let truth and justice prevail. No one is above the law.”
While the indictment remains under seal, Trump had been under investigation by the Manhattan district attorney over a $130,000 payment he made to the adult film actress to keep her from going public with a claim of an affair, which he denies.
Mar 30, 6:03 PM EDT
Trump’s indictment could mark turning point in 2024 campaign, even if he says otherwise: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump being formally accused of a crime could change the outlook for the still-forming field of Republican presidential candidates in 2024 — either rallying primary voters primed by his talk of the “deep state” and “retribution” or opening up an unprecedented line of criticism for Trump’s rivals.
The indictment itself isn’t disqualifying, legally speaking. The U.S. Constitution doesn’t prevent people under indictment or criminal investigation from running for the White House, experts have told ABC News, so the former president could still be reelected despite the indictment — and would still be eligible even if it leads to a conviction, regardless of practical obstacles like potential incarceration.
Mar 30, 5:34 PM EDT
Trump indicted
ABC News has learned that former president Donald Trump has been indicted, according to multiple sources with knowledge.
Mar 28, 9:29 PM EDT
Grand jury expected to meet Thursday on other matters: Sources
The Manhattan grand jury weighing charges against former President Donald Trump will not convene on Wednesday and is expected to meet Thursday on other matters, sources familiar with the situation told ABC News.
The proceeding is conducted in secret and the grand jury could be presented with evidence or vote at any time.
Mar 27, 4:30 PM EDT
Former publisher of the National Enquirer seen leaving DA’s office
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, was seen leaving the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office with his lawyer on Monday.
Pecker testified before the grand jury for about an hour, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Pecker, who allegedly helped arrange the payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, previously spoke to the grand jury in January.
The district attorney’s office may have called Pecker to bolster Michael Cohen’s earlier testimony about the purpose of the payment.
Mar 27, 7:29 AM EDT
Manhattan grand jury expected to reconvene Monday
The Manhattan grand jury weighing charges against former President Donald Trump is expected to reconvene on Monday, sources tell ABC News.
-ABC News’ Aaron Katersky
Mar 26, 4:48 PM EDT
GOP oversight chair defends getting involved in NY Trump probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Sunday defended taking the escalatory step of getting Congress involved in the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation of Donald Trump by using his position to request answers from the prosecutor, Alvin Bragg.
“If Mr. Bragg wants to come in and explain to us what he what he’s doing, and he makes a good explanation, he makes a good argument and we see that we’re in an area where we shouldn’t belong, such as the Republicans — some of the Republican senators — say, then we will back off,” Comer, R-Ky., said on CNN. But, he added, “I don’t believe that Bragg would be doing this if Donald Trump were not running for president, and that’s something that we would like to ask Mr. Bragg as well.”
Pushed by CNN anchor Jake Tapper, who said Bragg is investigating potential violations of state and not federal crimes, Comer said, “This is about politics. This is a presidential candidate.”
Comer insisted that he would be more accepting of the investigation if it was being brought by the Department of Justice rather than a local district attorney, though he later said he wanted all “meddling” to end.
Bragg’s office has signaled that they may be moving closer to a charging decision — such as for falsifying business records, sources have said — in relation to $130,000 that Trump paid the adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election in order to prevent her from going public with an affair claim.
Trump denies all wrongdoing, including a relationship with Daniels.
He falsely said that he would be arrested last week and has urged protests.
-ABC News’ Adam Carlson and Cheyenne Haslett
Mar 25, 7:46 PM EDT
Republicans urge Alvin Bragg to comply with their request for documents, testimony
In a new letter Saturday, the Republican leaders of three powerful House committees responded to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s rebuff of their request for documents and testimony related to the Trump probe.
Reps. Jim Jordan, James Comer and Brian Steil argued in the 8-page letter they have legislative purpose for demanding such material.
Bragg’s office pushed back against the chairmen’s original request on March 20, stating it would “not be intimidated by attempts to undermine the justice process.”
Leslie Dubeck, Bragg’s general counsel, responded that it was “an unlawful incursion into New York’s sovereignty.”
In a new statement Saturday, Bragg’s office said it is “not appropriate for Congress to interfere with pending local investigations.”
“This unprecedented inquiry by federal elected officials into an ongoing matter serves only to hinder, disrupt and undermine the legitimate work of our dedicated prosecutors,” his office said.
Read more about the GOP request for information on the Trump case here.
-ABC News’ Lauren Peller
Mar 24, 10:30 PM EDT
Mayor Adams’ office condemns threat to DA Bragg
A spokesman for New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a statement Friday evening condemning the threatening letter sent to District Attorney Alvin Bragg that included powder later deemed non-hazardous.
“While we cannot comment on the specifics of any ongoing investigation, no public official should ever be subject to threats for doing his or her job,” the statement read.
The spokesman added, “I’m confident that every elected official in the City, including Manhattan DA Bragg, will continue to do their work undeterred, and anyone found to be engaging in illegal conduct will be brought to justice.”
Mar 24, 5:35 PM EDT
DA Bragg stresses ‘safety’ for staff after threat sent to him
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg thanked his staff for their “strength and professionalism” in an email sent Friday and reassured them the powder sent to him in a letter discovered earlier in the day was not hazardous.
The email, which was obtained by ABC News, was sent to Bragg’s 1,600-member staff about three hours after the letter was discovered in a basement mail room on Friday.
“I want to reiterate my message from Saturday: your safety is our top priority,” the email said, referring to an earlier message to staff obtained by ABC News that followed former President Donald Trump’s social media call for protest and an inaccurate prediction he would be arrested on Tuesday.
The latest message revealed that some in the office had received “offensive or threatening phone calls or emails” and Bragg apologized for what he called the “distressing disruptions.”
Bragg concluded with his often-repeated vow to apply the law evenly and fairly.
He also mentioned a film shoot occurring this weekend outside the courthouse at 60 Centre St. could include simulated explosions.
Mar 24, 4:33 PM EDT
Letter threatening to kill ‘Alvin’ found at Manhattan DA’s office: Sources
A white powder was discovered in the mailroom at 80 Centre Street, where the Manhattan District Attorney has offices and where a grand jury has been meeting to hear evidence in former President Donald Trump’s case, according to a court official. The powder was determined to be non-hazardous, officials said.
The powder came in an envelope addressed to “Alvin,” an apparent reference to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, according police sources.
Inside the envelope was a letter containing the typewritten message, “Alvin: I am going to kill you,” with 13 exclamation points, according to sources.
This envelope followed a series of unfounded threats that targeted municipal offices in New York this week.
“For three days we got four emails,” Susan Stetzer, district manager at Manhattan Community Board 3, told ABC News on Friday.
At least one of the messages prompted the court to pause a hearing in the New York Attorney General’s civil lawsuit against Trump.
None of the email messages mentioned Trump by name. One included what Stetzer described as a “horrible homophobic rant.”
According to Stetzer, the messages came from @mail.ru domains and some contained Cyrillic characters. The FBI is aware but does not immediately assess that the emails came from Russia, according to a law enforcement official.
“We did not get one today so I’m hoping it stops,” Stetzer said.
New York City courthouses will see increased security, the Office of Court Administration said Friday.
Mar 24, 4:12 PM EDT
White powder addressed to ‘Alvin’ found at Manhattan DA’s office
A white powder was discovered in the mailroom at 80 Centre Street, where the Manhattan District Attorney has offices and where a grand jury has been meeting to hear evidence in former President Donald Trump’s case, according to a court official. The contents of the envelope were determined to be non-hazardous, officials said.
The powder came in an envelope addressed to “Alvin,” an apparent reference to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, according police sources.
This envelope followed a series of unfounded threats that targeted municipal offices in New York this week.
“For three days we got four emails,” Susan Stetzer, district manager at Manhattan Community Board 3, told ABC News on Friday.
At least one of the messages prompted the court to pause a hearing in the New York Attorney General’s civil lawsuit against Trump.
None of the email messages mentioned Trump by name. One included what Stetzer described as a “horrible homophobic rant.”
According to Stetzer, the messages came from @mail.ru domains and some contained Cyrillic characters. The FBI is aware but does not immediately assess that the emails came from Russia, according to a law enforcement official.
“We did not get one today so I’m hoping it stops,” Stetzer said.
New York City courthouses will see increased security, the Office of Court Administration said Friday.
Mar 24, 4:08 PM EDT
Trump escalating attacks on Manhattan DA
Former President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his staff. Overnight, Trump posted on social media that if he were to be indicted it could result in “potential death and destruction.”
Mar 23, 3:43 PM EDT
Officials closely watching ‘online environment’ surrounding potential indictment
Senior administration officials at the Department of Homeland Security are continuing to “watch closely, particularly in the online environment” surrounding a potential indictment against former President Donald Trump, a senior administration official said.
There is nothing “that rises to the level of being credible and specific” or “actionable,” the administration official said. However, the official said that online “there are always things that emerge that will cause people to take note and possibly raise concern.”
As the grand jury continues, the lines of communication with local authorities like the NYPD and Capitol Police have been “wide open.”
“It’s been a several day period of, I’d say, very open and continued information exchange between and among federal and state partners, focused on this issue,” a senior administration official said.
-ABC News’ Luke Barr
Mar 23, 3:43 PM EDT
Officials closely watching ‘online environment’ surrounding potential indictment
Senior administration officials at the Department of Homeland Security are continuing to “watch closely, particularly in the online environment” surrounding a potential indictment against former President Donald Trump, a senior administration official said.
There is nothing “that rises to the level of being credible and specific” or “actionable,” the administration official said. However, the official said that online “there are always things that emerge that will cause people to take note and possibly raise concern.”
As the grand jury continues, the lines of communication with local authorities like the NYPD and Capitol Police have been “wide open.”
“It’s been a several day period of, I’d say, very open and continued information exchange between and among federal and state partners, focused on this issue,” a senior administration official said.
-ABC News’ Luke Barr
Mar 23, 11:31 AM EDT
DA says compliance with GOP’s requests for information would interfere with investigation
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s general counsel responded to House Republicans Thursday, telling them compliance with their requests for information would interfere with a legitimate law enforcement investigation.
General counsel Leslie Dubeck noted the House inquiry only resulted from former President Donald Trump’s social media post.
“Your letter dated March 20, 2023 (the “Letter”), in contrast, is an unprecedented inquiry into a pending local prosecution,” Dubeck wrote. “The Letter only came after Donald Trump created a false expectation that he would be arrested the next day and his lawyers reportedly urged you to intervene. Neither fact is a legitimate basis for congressional inquiry.”
Mar 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Grand jury won’t meet about Trump case this week
The grand jury hearing evidence of former President Donald Trump’s role in alleged hush money paid to Stormy Daniels will not meet about the case for the remainder of the week, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
The grand jury is meeting Thursday to consider a different case, the sources said. The grand jury news was first reported by Business Insider.
The grand jury is expected to reconvene Monday to consider the Trump case, at which time at least one additional witness may be called to testify, the sources said.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined to comment.
It is not uncommon for grand juries to sit in consideration of multiple cases at once.
Mar 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Manhattan grand jury expected to reconvene Thursday
The Manhattan grand jury weighing charges against former President Donald Trump is expected to reconvene on Thursday, sources tell ABC News.
Mar 23, 5:28 AM EDT
Trump could still be elected president if indicted or convicted, experts say
According to law, former President Donald Trump can be elected president if indicted — or even convicted — in any of the state and federal investigations he is currently facing, experts tell ABC News. But there are practical reasons that could make it a challenge, experts say.
Trump said earlier this month at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference that he would “absolutely” run for president even if he were to be criminally indicted.
“I wouldn’t even think about leaving,” Trump told reporters ahead of a speech. “Probably it will enhance my numbers.”
Mar 22, 12:51 PM EDT
Manhattan grand jury to reconvene as early as Thursday
The Manhattan grand jury weighing charges against former President Donald Trump in connection to the Stormy Daniels hush payment investigation is not meeting on Wednesday, sources told ABC News. The earliest the grand jury would reconvene is Thursday, sources said.
The grand jurors were called Wednesday morning and told they were not needed during the day as scheduled, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The grand jurors were told to be prepared to reconvene on Thursday when it’s possible they will hear from at least one additional witness, the sources said.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined to comment, citing a policy of not discussing grand jury matters.
-ABC News’ John Santucci and Luke Barr
Mar 22, 8:25 AM EDT
With Trump case looming, what is an indictment?
Criminal prosecution proceedings typically start with an arrest and a court appearance, but legal experts say that on many occasions, especially in white collar crimes, suspects aren’t hit with charges or a visit from an officer until long after an official investigation is underway.
Typically, if a crime is being investigated, law enforcement agents will make an arrest, file initial charges and bring a suspect to be arraigned in court, Vincent Southerland, an assistant professor of clinical law and the director of the criminal defense and reentry clinic at NYU School of Law, told ABC News.
After this arraignment, prosecutors would impanel a grand jury for a formal criminal indictment. Southerland, who has been practicing law in New York state for 19 years, said this process includes giving the jury evidence, possible testimony and other exhibits before they can officially charge a person with felonies.
A Manhattan grand jury is currently investigating Trump’s possible role in the hush payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The former president has denied any wrongdoing and having an affair with Daniels. His attorneys have framed the funds as a response to an extortion plot.
-ABC News’ Ivan Pereira
Mar 21, 6:11 PM EDT
Pence discourages protests if Trump indicted
Former Vice President Mike Pence discouraged any protests should a grand jury indict Donald Trump.
“Every American has the right to let their voice be heard. The Constitution provides the right to peaceably assemble. But I think in this instance, I would discourage Americans from engaging in protests if in fact the former president is indicted,” Pence said Tuesday when asked by ABC News if Americans should protest a possible indictment.
Pence said he understood the “frustration” while calling the case “politically motivated.”
“But I think letting our voices be heard in other ways, and in not engaging in protests, I think is most prudent at this time,” he said.
-ABC News’ Libby Cathey
Mar 21, 11:00 AM EDT
McCarthy grows frustrated as Trump questions persist at House GOP retreat
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy again ripped into Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg when asked about the potential charges against former President Donald Trump at a Tuesday press conference at the House GOP retreat in Orlando.
When McCarthy was asked directly if had concerns about Trump’s alleged conduct regarding the alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, he didn’t answer the question and instead pivoted to talking about Hillary Clinton and Bragg.
“What we see before us is a political game being played by a local. Look, this isn’t New York City, this is just a Manhattan,” McCarthy said.
McCarthy said he hasn’t spoken to Trump in three weeks.
When asked if Trump is still the leader of the Republican Party, McCarthy took a jab at the press: “In the press room, for all of you, he is.”
-ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and Will Steakin
Mar 21, 10:14 AM EDT
Grand jury to reconvene on Wednesday
A grand jury will reconvene on Wednesday to continue to weigh charges against former President Donald Trump in connection with the Manhattan district attorney’s probe into the 2016 hush payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, paid $130,000 to Daniels in the closing days of the 2016 presidential campaign to allegedly keep her from talking about an affair she claimed to have had with Trump.
Trump has denied the affair and his attorneys have framed the funds as an extortion payment.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is mulling whether to charge Trump with falsifying business records, after the Trump Organization allegedly reimbursed Cohen for the payment then logged the reimbursement as a legal expense, sources have told ABC News. Trump has called the payment “a private contract between two parties” and has denied all wrongdoing.
Trump this weekend wrote on his Truth Social platform that he expected to be arrested on Tuesday.
The U.S. Secret Service is coordinating security plans with the NYPD in the event of an indictment and arraignment in an open courtroom in Manhattan, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The two agencies had a call Monday to discuss logistics, including court security and how Trump would potentially surrender for booking and processing, according to sources briefed on the discussions. White collar criminal defendants in New York are typically allowed to negotiate a surrender.
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Squarespace, Inc. (SQSP) on Thursday reported a loss of $92.9 million in its first quarter.
The New York-based company said it had a loss of 67 cents per share.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was breakeven on a per-share basis.
The a software company posted revenue of $207.8 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $204.4 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, Squarespace said it expects revenue in the range of $208 million to $213 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $867 million to $879 million.
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LuminoCity Founder, Xiaoyi Chen Receives Nassau County Minority and Women Business Certification
EAST MEADOW, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LuminoCity, New York's largest lantern lights festival returned this holiday season to a new location in Nassau County at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. Minority and women founder of LuminoCity Festival, Xiaoyi Chen, created the successful business in 2019, with influences from her childhood growing up in Zigong, China. After experiencing the city's annual lantern festival, Chen was captivated by the lantern-making techniques and mystical ambiance, that she insisted on finding a way to expand the festival to the United States.
Chen's goal for the LuminoCity Festival was to combine traditional lantern-making techniques with modern design to introduce a new experience. LuminoCity Festival is more than just a light festival - it brings together illuminated sculptures, storytelling, and culture unlike anything the city has seen before.
As an on-going independent business, LuminoCity Festival is officially a certified vendor by Nassau County Minority and Women Business Enterprise. The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.
"As a woman, I feel it is very important to inspire and encourage other females to immerse themselves in a male-dominated event and production industry," says Chen. "When I first started LuminoCity Festival, I faced challenges surrounding my age, race, and gender. I learned that it is important to stay true to my vision and learn to make connections to make my dream festival a reality."
With a desire to create unforgettable and immersive experiences, LuminoCity Festival uses light and imagination to illuminate works of art. This year's Pure Magic theme is ideal for family and friends of all ages as they will walk through a narrative journey with mind-blowing light-art illustrations featuring eight unique displays. From Wildlife Safari, Dinosaur Adventures, Magic Kingdom, Alice's Enchantment, Winter Wonderland, HolidayLAND, and more, this experience covers over 17 acres of Long Island's very own historic Eisenhower Park. Now through January 8th, the immersive magical wonderland will take place every Wednesday to Sunday from 4:30pm to 9:30pm, excluding holidays.
LuminoCity Festival is located at Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY. To purchase tickets and find out more information, please visit here.
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LuminoCity was imagined through a desire to create unforgettable experiences. Using light and imagination, we can explore concepts of transforming creative thoughts, inspired by the world around us, into illuminating works of light and color. Every year, we bring new and unique pieces of art into our festival to create an immersive experience full of magic and wonder.
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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. -- Kyle Larson didn't mince words after his third All-Star race victory in the last five years.
"That was an old school (butt)-whipping, for sure," Larson said.
Larson turned in a dominating effort to run away with his third All-Star race and earn $1 million Sunday night in the Cup Series' return to North Wilkesboro Speedway following a 27-year absence.
He became only the fourth driver to win the All-Star race at least three times. Jimmie Johnson has the most with four victories, while Larson, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt have three. Larson is the first to win the All-Star race at three different tracks, also having won in Charlotte in 2019 and Texas in 2021.
He celebrated the win with a full lap of burnouts around the .625-mile track as Hendrick Motorsports won its 11th All-Star race.
Bubba Wallace finished second in the 200-lap non-points exhibition race, followed by Tyler Reddick, Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott.
But only Larson collected prize money in the winner-take-all event.
Wallace joked he won the "best of the rest."
"Larson was lights out, so congrats to him," Wallace said. "They have been hitting it on the head all season, so to run second to them is not a bad thing. But to run second in the All-Star race sucks because you go home with nothing."
Larson was unsure if he would finish better than 15th after struggling in the heat races Saturday night.
"I didn't think there was enough there for (my crew) to get me better," Larson said.
So when Larson was penalized for speeding on lap 24 and sent to the back of the field, he figured it was not his night.
But after taking on the new tires, he drove his No. 5 Chevrolet to the front of the field blowing past 16 cars, including polesitter Daniel Suarez on lap 56. Larson went on to build an 11-second lead before the first competition caution at lap 100.
'Start your engines!' Drivers face unfamiliar venue with All-Star race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
"Once I was picking people off, I was like, man, is my car that good or is it the tire disparity?" Larson said. "Then I was like shoot, our car is pretty good. So I tried to lap as many as I could."
The competition caution didn't slow Larson, who was never seriously challenged in the second half of the race.
"We had a great car in the long runs and I was thinking that for sure there was going to be a caution," said Larson, who also won the Trucks Series race at North Wilkesboro on Saturday. "I got out to a big lead and I could see everybody's cars were driving like crap in front of me."
If fans came to see wrecks, they walked away disappointed.
There were none.
And the only pass they saw for the lead was Larson moving past Suarez in what amounted to yet another short track snoozer in a season where NASCAR has struggled with non-competitive races.
"It's no secret that everybody in the industry, the fans have been vocal about wanting better short track racing, so I think what happened tonight goes along with what that narrative has been lately," Reddick said. "NASCAR is working on it and we are all going to put our heads together and try to make short track racing better."
North Wilkesboro Speedway's patched-up asphalt track held up fairly well following a week of racing despite not having been paved in more than three decades.
The track, which sat mostly dormant and became overgrown with weeds, was restored with help of Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith and Hall of Fame driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. for NASCAR's 75th year anniversary season.
Suarez and Chris Buescher started on the front row for the All-Star race after winning their 60-lap heats Saturday night, when NASCAR experimented for the first time with wet weather tires on Cup Series cars.
Suarez dominated early, leading the first 55 laps of the race, while Buescher quickly fell off the pace early, dropping to 10th place after just five laps when he stuck on the outside.
Kevin Harvick, who is set to retire after the season, drove the throwback No. 29 car with the white paint scheme one last time.
It's the same car the two-time All-Star winner began his career in after taking over Dale Earnhardt's spot with Richard Childress following Earnhardt's death at the Daytona 500 in 2001.
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The Fredstrom Elementary gym was filled with excited voices as children found their seats, not knowing that one special teacher was about to be honored and awarded with $10,000.
Rochelle Settles, who has been teaching at Fredstrom for 26 years, didn't know what was in store for her either. When students and staff entered the gym Friday afternoon, they thought it was nothing more than a normal assembly.
Settles was chosen out of thousands of nominees to be this year's Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year award winner for her work as a special education teacher and now a K-5 science teacher.
"I was extremely surprised," she said. "My heart was pounding and I could hardly speak. It was a total surprise. I’m pretty overwhelmed, but so grateful."
The prestigious award honors one Lincoln Public Schools teacher each year who has shown outstanding effort to be innovative and creative in the field, said Eric Weber, LPS associate superintendent of human resources.
Teachers and staff can be nominated by principals and other district leaders.
“The slate of candidates this year was really, really good. We could’ve named many Scottish Rite Teachers of the year, but we only picked one," Weber said. "(Settles) is a great representation of all the teachers in Lincoln."
Settles was presented with a plaque and a $10,000 check donated by the Lincoln Scottish Rite Preservation Foundation, which she plans to use to travel overseas to Europe in the near future.
"The kids are great here and I get to do what I love. It’s just a great life," she said. " I feel very fortunate that my administration here lets me be a good teacher and do what I need to do to make sure that we foster the field of science."
Breaking down Lincoln's public schools: Enrollment, test scores and more
Adams
Adams Elementary: 7401 Jacobs Creek Drive
Enrollment : 776 students
77.9% white, 2.3% Black or African American, 9.6% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, 5.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 8.6% free, 2.3% reduced
Gifted students: 10.4%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 73 language arts; 76 math
LPS
Arnold
Arnold Elementary: 5000 Mike Scholl St.
Enrollment: 742 students
57.1% white, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.4% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 19.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 46.7% free, 12.7% reduced
Gifted: 2.8%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 32 math
LPS
Beattie
Beattie Elementary: 1901 Calvert St.
Enrollment: 368 students
73.6% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.3% Black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic/Latino, 13.3% two or more races
Free or reduced-price lunch participation: 25.3% free, 8.2% reduced price
Gifted: 6.0%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 59 language arts, 55 math
LPS
Belmont
Belmont Elementary: 3425 N. 14th St.
Enrollment: 829 students
42.4% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 15.7% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 26.9% Hispanic/Latino, 11.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 67.5% free, 11.0% reduced
Gifted: 3.7%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 34 math
LPS
Brownell
Brownell Elementary: 6000 Aylesworth Ave.
Enrollment: 320 students
65.9% white, 4.9% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic/Latino, 14.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 45.2% free, 10.5% reduced
Gifted: 2.3%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 50 language arts, 37 math
LPS
Calvert
Calvert Elementary: 3709 S. 46th St.
Enrollment: 361 students
62.9% white, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.1% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 12.0% Hispanic/Latino, 15.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 45.7% free, 6.7% reduced
Gifted: 11.3%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 47 language arts, 31 math
LPS
Campbell
Campbell Elementary: 2200 Dodge St.
Enrollment: 591 students
46.6% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% Black or African American, 11.3% Asian, 16.6% Hispanic/Latino, 10.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 59.4% free, 10.5% reduced
Gifted: 4.2%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 38 language arts, 34 math
LPS
Cavett
Cavett Elementary: 7701 S. 36th St.
Enrollment: 580 students
77.0% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.9% Black or African American, 4.0% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 6.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 10.4% free, 3.6% reduced
Gifted: 13.3%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 70 language arts, 69 math
LPS
Clinton
Clinton Elementary: 1520 N. 29th St.
Enrollment: 392 students
39.2% white, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 24.3% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic/Latino, 10.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 81.2% free, 10.5% reduced
Gifted: 3.6%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 30 language arts, 30 math
LPS
Eastridge
Eastridge Elementary: 6245 L St.
Enrollment: 291 students
72.9% white, 1.0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.5% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, 10.0% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 25.8% free, 10.0% reduced
Gifted: 7.9%
Statewide test scores (percent who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 51 math
LPS
Elliott
Elliott Elementary: 225 S. 25th St.
Enrollment: 383 students
23.3% white, 1.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.7% Black or African American, 12.8% Asian, 33.7% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 14.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 76.4% free, 6.3% reduced
Gifted: 4.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 42 language arts, 35 math
LPS
Everett
Everett Elementary: 1123 C St.
Enrollment: 374 students
27.8% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.5% Black or African American, 9.9% Asian, 40.4% Hispanic/Latino, 7.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 73.7% free, 8.7% reduced
Gifted: 5.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 37 language arts, 24 math
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Fredstrom
Fredstrom Elementary, 5700 N.W. 10th St.
Enrollment: 437 students
74.0% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.7% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 10.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 22.3% free, 6.3% reduced
Gifted: 7.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 52 language arts, 54 math
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Hartley
Hartley Elementary, 730 N. 33rd St.
Enrollment: 339 students
37.5% white, 2.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 17.5% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian, 25.9% Hispanic/Latino, 1.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 71.5% free, 9.4% reduced
Gifted: 3.2%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 38 language arts, 28 math
LPS
Hill
Hill Elementary , 5230 Tipperary Trail
Enrollment: 449 students
72.2% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.8% Black or African American, 5.3% Asian, 10.3% Hispanic/Latino, 7.0% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 24.0% free, 5.0% reduced
Gifted: 10.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 70 language arts, 59 math
LPS
Holmes
Holmes Elementary , 5230 Sumner St.
Enrollment: 393 students
70.7% white, 3.5% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 37.1% free, 7.0% reduced
Gifted: 11.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 61 language arts, 47 math
LPS
Humann
Humann Elementary, 6720 Rockwood Lane
Enrollment: 564 students
78.8% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.2% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 5.9% Hispanic/Latino, 9.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 23.9% free, 4.0% reduced
Gifted: 16.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 72 language arts, 67 math
LPS
Huntington
Huntington Elementary , 2900 N. 46th St.
Enrollment: 370 students
45.0% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 12.0% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 24.6% Hispanic/Latino, 16.2% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 67.0% free, 14.1% reduced
Gifted: 4.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 23 math
LPS
Kahoa
Kahoa Elementary, 7700 Leighton Ave.
Enrollment: 537 students
78.8% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic/Latino, 7.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 22.9% free, 7.3% reduced
Gifted: 6.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 66 language arts, 64 math
LPS
Kloefkorn
Kloefkorn Elementary, 6601 Glass Ridge Drive
Enrollment: 488 students
83.7% white, 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.5% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic/Latino, 4.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 6.2% free, 2.0% reduced
Gifted: 11.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 77 language arts, 72 math
LPS
Kooser
Kooser Elementary, 7301 N. 13th St.
Enrollment: 821 students
63.5% white, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.6% Black or African American, 11.9% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 7.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 30.0% free, 8.3% reduced
Gifted: 2.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 49 math
LPS
Lakeview
Lakeview Elementary, 300 Capitol Beach Blvd.
Enrollment: 400 students
53.0% white, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.3% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 22.8% Hispanic/Latino, 10.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 57.0% free, 9.5% reduced
Gifted: 1.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 35 language arts, 29 math
LPS
Maxey
Maxey Elementary, 5200 S. 75th St.
Enrollment: 683 students
75.9% white, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.2% Black or African American, 13.5% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 5.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 10.6% free, 3.4% reduced
Gifted: 10.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 70 language arts, 69 math
LPS
McPhee
McPhee Elementary, 820 Goodhue Blvd.
Enrollment: 304 students
26.8% white, 1.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 16.3% Black or African American, 12.7% Asian, 35.9% Hispanic/Latino and 6.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 77.2% free, 6.9% reduced
Gifted: 4.0%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 22 math
LPS
Meadow Lane
Meadow Lane Elementary, 7200 Vine St.
Enrollment: 620 students
72.1% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.8% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic/Latino, 8.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 33.6% free, 8.1% reduced
Gifted: 8.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 51 language arts, 39 math
LPS
Morley
Morley Elementary, 6800 Monterey Drive
Enrollment: 421 students
78.1% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 9.7% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 20.2% free, 5.5% reduced
Gifted: 15.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 69 language arts, 56 math
LPS
Norwood Park
Norwood Park Elementary, 4710 N. 72nd St.
Enrollment: 238 students
68.0% white, 4.4% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 18.9% Hispanic/Latino, 6.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 46.6% free, 15.0% reduced
Gifted: 4.9%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 43 language arts, 30 math
LPS
Pershing
Pershing Elementary, 6402 Judson St.
Enrollment: 430 students
57.5% white, 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.6% Black or African American, 3.3% Asian, 20.6% Hispanic/Latino, 11.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 54.5% free, 12.7% reduced
Gifted: 4.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 49 language arts, 50 math
LPS
Prescott
Prescott Elementary, 1930 S. 20th St.
Enrollment: 492 students
44.9% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.8% Black or African American, 7.3% Asian, 18.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 13.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 51.2% free, 9.5% reduced
Gifted: 7.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 52 language arts, 36 math
LPS
Pyrtle
Pyrtle Elementary, 721 Cottonwood Drive
Enrollment: 454 students
78.9% white, 1.9% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian, 10.0% Hispanic/Latino, 6.7% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 17.3% free, 3.6% reduced
Gifted: 17.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 68 language arts, 60 math
LPS
Randolph
Randolph Elementary, 1024 S. 37th St.
Enrollment: 428 students
61.4% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 5.6% Black or African American, 3.7% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.4% two or more races
Free and reduced-lunch participation: 45.6% free, 8.9% reduced
Gifted: 3.0%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 53 language arts, 40 math
LPS
Riley
Riley Elementary, 5021 Orchard St.
Enrollment: 321 students
49.5% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.9% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 22.7% Hispanic/Latino, 16.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 55.1% free, 10.0% reduced
Gifted: 5.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 42 math
LPS
Roper
Roper Elementary, 2323 S. Coddington
Enrollment: 803 students
53.5% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.9% Black or African American, 6.9% Asian, 21.2% Hispanic/Latino, 8.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 40.0% free, 10.4% reduced
Gifted: 6.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 44 language arts, 46 math
LPS
Rousseau
Rousseau Elementary, 3701 S 33rd St.
Enrollment: 531 students
72.9% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.0% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.2% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 22.7% free, 8.4% reduced
Gifted: 14.7%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 68 language arts, 63 math
LPS
Saratoga
Saratoga Elementary, 2215 S. 13th St.
Enrollment: 235 students
48.5% white, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.8% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 26.2% Hispanic/Latino, 12.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 61.7% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 5.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 25 math
LPS
Sheridan
Sheridan Elementary, 3100 Plymouth Ave.
Enrollment: 407 students
86.0% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic/Latino, 6.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 12.0% free, 5.2% reduced
Gifted: 17.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 74 language arts, 64 math
LPS
West Lincoln
West Lincoln Elementary, 630 W. Dawes Ave.
Enrollment: 505 students
37.0% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.7% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 41.2% Hispanic, 9.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 72.1% free, 10.3% reduced
Gifted: 3.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 29 math
LPS
Wysong
Wysong Elementary, 7901 Blanchard Blvd.
Enrollment: 684 students
89.9% white, 0.1% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic/Latino, 3.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 3.9% free, 1.5% reduced
Gifted: 7.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 75 language arts, 68 math
LPS
Zeman
Zeman Elementary, 4900 S. 52nd St.
Enrollment: 440 students
63.0% white, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.8% Black or African American, 3.0% Asian, 16.1% Hispanic/Latino, 12.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 29.5% free, 9.3% reduced
Gifted: 3.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 58 language arts, 49 math
LPS
Culler
Culler Middle School, 5201 Vine St.
Enrollment: 708 students
39.4% white, 1.0% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.7% Black or African American, 7.1% Asian, 27.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 10.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 60.9% free, 9.3% reduced
Gifted: 8.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 30 math
LPS
Dawes
Dawes Middle School, 5130 Colfax Ave.
Enrollment: 398 students
55.0% white, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.3% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian, 19.8% Hispanic/Latino, 14.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 53.3% free, 13.1% reduced
Gifted: 10.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 37 language arts, 32 math
LPS
Goodrich
Goodrich Middle School, 4600 Lewis Ave.
Enrollment: 818 students
42.9% white, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.0% Black or African American, 4.0% Asian, 29.5% Hispanic/Latino, 9.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 61.6% free, 11.1% reduced
Gifted: 9.7%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 38 math
LPS
Irving
Irving Middle School, 2745 S. 22nd St.
Enrollment: 910 students
62.7% white, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.5% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic/Latino, 12.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 35.4% free, 8.1% reduced
Gifted: 26.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 49 math
LPS
Lefler
Lefler Middle School, 1100 S. 48th St.
Enrollment: 558 students
57.9% white, 0.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.5% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian, 15.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 43.7% free, 12.0% reduced
Gifted: 13.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 45 language arts, 45 math
LPS
Lux
Lux Middle School, 7800 High St.
Enrollment: 789 students
80.0% white, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.7% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 6.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 10.5% free, 6.3% reduced
Gifted: 28.3%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 66 language arts, 68 math
LPS
Mickle
Mickle Middle School, 2500 N. 67th St.
Enrollment: 719 students
70.9% white, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic/Latino, 12.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 34.9% free, 9.5% reduced
Gifted: 17.1%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 55 language arts, 53 math
LPS
Moore
Moore Middle School, 8700 Yankee Woods Drive
Enrollment: 646 students
86.4% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.6% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic/Latino, 4.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 7.0% free, 2.3% reduced
Gifted: 27.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 69 language arts, 78 math
LPS
Park
Park Middle School, 855 S. Eighth St.
Enrollment: 833 students
41.2% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.9% Black or African American, 6.7% Asian, 30.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 9.2% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 55.8% free, 10.4% reduced
Gifted: 9.8%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 37 language arts, 37 math
LPS
Pound
Pound Middle School, 4740 S. 45th St.
Enrollment: 700 students
67.6% white, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.6% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.3% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 25.7% free, 8.6% reduced
Gifted: 22.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 59 language arts, 60 math
LPS
Schoo
Schoo Middle School, 700 Penrose Drive
Enrollment: 898 students
63.9% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.2% Black or African American, 5.0% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 30.3% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 15.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 50 language arts, 48 math
LPS
Scott
Scott Middle School, 2200 Pine Lake Road
Enrollment: 1,182 students
77.7% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.2% Black or African American, 4.6% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic/Latino, 7.1% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 13.1% free, 4.3% reduced
Gifted: 30.1%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 65 language arts, 70 math
LPS
East
East High School, 1000 S. 70th St.
Enrollment: 2,250 students
78.7% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.2% Black or African American, 4.6% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic/Latino, 5.8% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 14.6% free, 5.3% reduced
Gifted: 24.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 59 language arts, 58 math, 63 science
LPS
Lincoln High
Lincoln High School, 2229 J St.
Enrollment: 2,320 students
42.6% white, 1.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.9% Black or African American, 8.9% Asian, 23.3% Hispanic/Latino, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.5% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 47.5% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 15.5%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 36 language arts, 34 math, 34 science
LPS
North Star
North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd St.
Enrollment: 2,243 students
54.9% white, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.7% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 21.5% Hispanic/Latino, 7.9% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 42.1% free, 9.7% reduced
Gifted: 10.1%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 29 language arts, 31 math, 34 science
LPS
Northeast
Northeast High School, 2635 N. 63rd St.
Enrollment: 1,869 students
59.4% white, 1.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 9.7% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 17.1% Hispanic/Latino, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 10.0% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 49.9% free, 10.8% reduced
Gifted: 10.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 32 language arts, 30 math, 34 science
LPS
Southeast
Southeast High School, 2930 S. 37th St.
Enrollment: 1,980 students
73.4% white, 1.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.8% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 9.6% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 25.1% free, 7.6% reduced
Gifted: 22.6%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 49 language arts, 48 math, 53 science
LPS
Southwest
Southwest High School, 7001 S. 14th St.
Enrollment: 2,196 students
76.8% white, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, 9.6% Hispanic/Latino, 5.7% two or more races
Free and reduced-price lunch participation: 17.7% free, 5.1% reduced
Gifted: 24.4%
Statewide test scores (percentage who meet or exceed standards): 62 language arts, 58 math, 64 science
LPS
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NEW YORK , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moore Kuehn, PLLC, a law firm focusing in securities litigation located on Wall Street in downtown New York City, is investigating potential claims concerning whether the following proposed mergers are fair to shareholders. Moore Kuehn may seek increased consideration, additional disclosures, or other relief on behalf of the shareholders of these companies:
- Pacifico Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: PAFO)
Pacifico has agreed to merge with Caravelle. Under the proposed transaction, Pacifico shareholders ownership in the combined company will be diluted.
- CDK Global Inc. (NASDAQ: CDK)
CDK Global has agreed to merge with Brookfield Business Partners. Under the proposed transaction, CDK Global shareholders will receive $54.87 in cash per share. The investigation concerns whether CDK Global's board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate price.
- Huttig Building Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBP)
Huttig has agreed to merge with Woodgrain. Under the proposed transaction, Huttig shareholders will receive $10.70 in cash per share. The investigation concerns whether Huttig's board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate price.
- SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SAIL)
SailPoint has agreed to merge with Thomas Bravo. Under the proposed transaction, SailPoint shareholders will receive $65.25 in cash per share. The investigation concerns whether SailPoint's board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate price.
Moore Kuehn is investigating whether the Boards of the above companies 1) acted to maximize shareholder value, 2) failed to disclose material information, and 3) conducted a fair process.
Moore Kuehn encourages shareholders who would like to discuss their rights to contact Justin Kuehn, Esq. by email at jkuehn@moorekuehn.com or telephone at (212) 709-8245. The consultation and case are free with no obligation to you. Moore Kuehn pays all case costs and does not charge its investor clients. Shareholders should contact the firm immediately as there may be limited time to enforce your rights.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it plans to challenge a World Bank tribunal’s order to pay $216.5 million plus interest to Texas-based Lone Star Funds following a decade-long dispute over the private equity firm’s sale of the Korea Exchange Bank.
South Korean Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon said Wednesday that his government finds the ruling unacceptable because there is no fault in the way financial authorities handled the 2012 sale. He said the ministry is considering seeking an annulment of the order and other steps so that “not a penny of our nation’s blood-like taxpayer money is spilt.”
Han spoke hours after the Seoul government received the ruling from the World Bank’s International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes. The payment ordered by the tribunal represented only 4.6% of $4.68 billion Lone Star had demanded, according to Han’s ministry, which represents the government in legal cases.
Lone Star initiated the arbitration in 2012, claiming that South Korea’s financial regulator unfairly delayed its review process over the sale of KEB and effectively forced the buyout firm to sell the bank at a lower price.
Lone Star acquired a controlling stake in the KEB in 2003, when South Korea was slowly wiggling out of the shock unleashed by the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.
Lone Star had initially planned to sell its stakes to HSBC, but the British bank dropped its $6 billion bid in 2008, after South Korean authorities delayed their approval of the transaction. They cited legal concerns after a former Lone Star executive was found guilty of manipulating the stock price of a KEB credit-card unit.
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Will share survivor story and spotlight advocacy for women's heart health
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jennifer Donelan, a heart attack survivor and nationally recognized advocate, will serve as keynote speaker for the fifth annual Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit, hosted by the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health.
Donelan has advocated for women with heart disease since she suffered a heart attack herself in 2010 at age 36. She is an ambassador for the Heart Truth campaign and was a campaign spokeswoman for WomenHeart's SisterMatch program, which pairs women with heart disease together for support. In 2015, Donelan received the Red Dress Award from Woman's Day magazine for her work as a heart health advocate. She has been interviewed by Dr. Drew Pinsky and featured in Essence, Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day and In Style magazines. Donelan currently serves as the chief communications officer for the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department.
This event will take place on Thursday, June 9 from 9:00am to 2:00pm ET in Washington, D.C.
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- Peripheral artery disease in America
- Non-medical switching in cardiovascular disease
- Utilization management in high-risk populations
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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The Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health works to advance public policies and practices that result in accelerated innovation and improved cardiovascular health for heart patients around the world.
Each year, the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health hosts a Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit where health policy experts discuss important policy topics affecting patients and clinicians.
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CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — Enova International Inc. (ENVA) on Tuesday reported net income of $50.9 million in its first quarter.
The Chicago-based company said it had net income of $1.56 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.79 per share.
The online financial services company posted revenue of $483.3 million in the period.
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- Acer releases its TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 series of business laptops with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® or AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors
- The new TravelMate P4 is now available with 14- or 16-inch 16:10 WUXGA IPS thin-bezel displays, and are built with stunning and lightweight aluminum-magnesium alloy and PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic
- The TravelMate Spin P4 features a Corning® Gorilla® Glass anti-glare touchscreen and convertible design
- New TravelMate P2 notebooks built with 12th Gen Intel Core vPro CPUs come with 14- or 15.6-inch displays, and PCR plastic and ocean-bound plastic throughout its chassis and touchpad
TAIPEI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today announced its refreshed range of TravelMate business laptops for SMB (Small- and Medium- Sized Businesses) and hybrid workers, offering them a wider choice of mobility and performance. Each of the durable Acer TravelMate P4, TravelMate Spin P4 and TravelMate P2 laptops offer workers at the office, home or on the move a highly refined experience with larger touchpads and quieter key presses with a comfortable 1.55 mm travel distance.
These durable laptops are designed to deliver powerful performance throughout the work day, enhanced security, advanced connectivity and military-grade durability. They are engineered to handle real life situations such as being bumped through an airport security checkpoint or accidentally dropped, and meet MIL-STD 810H specifications, meaning they can withstand drops, humidity and water spills.
The Acer TravelMate P2, TravelMate P4, and TravelMate Spin P4 laptops provide business-grade security and productivity. These Microsoft Secured-core PCs deliver advanced security down to the firmware level. A SecureBio fingerprint reader and IR camera with a privacy shutter support Windows Hello for secure logins. All models offer advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 to ensure a smoother wireless experience, and optional LTE support so business travelers can enjoy immediate connectivity to local networks.
Acer TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4
The 14- and 16-inch TravelMate P4 and the 14-inch TravelMate Spin P4 laptops are available with either 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 vPro® or AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO processors. The WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS narrow-bezel display delivers an up to 86%[1] screen-to-body ratio and the 16:10 aspect ratio maximizes the use of the screen space further. All TravelMate P4 and TravelMate P4 Spin models deliver high quality video conference performance with AI-powered noise reduction microphones, four upward speakers, and built-in DTS Audio for higher quality, distortion-free audio. These eco-friendly laptops use up to 37.7%[2] PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic and 100% recycled packaging materials.
Additionally, the convertible TravelMate Spin P4 features an anti-glare display, can be rotated 360 degrees into laptop, stand, tent or tablet modes, and supports an AES 1.0 stylus for easy note taking. Its screen and touchpad featuring Corning® Gorilla® Glass are scratch-resistant and durable.
The new TravelMate P4 and TravelMate Spin P4 laptops with AMD Ryzen PRO processors feature built-in Pluton hardware security designed by Microsoft. Pluton technology is integrated directly into the processor, ensuring system integrity of Windows 11 devices with ongoing protection for identities, data, and applications.
Acer TravelMate P2
The Acer TravelMate P2 business laptops feature a 180-degree hinge that opens flat, and come in 14- and 15.6-inch versions powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7 vPro processors. The device features PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic throughout its chassis, and an OceanGlass™ touchpad, made with ocean-bound plastic and a UV texture layer to provide a glass-like tactile feeling.
Pricing and Availability
The 14-inch Acer TravelMate P4 with Intel processors will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 1,099; in EMEA in September 2022 starting at EUR 999; and in China in July 2022, starting at RMB 6,999.
The 14-inch Acer TravelMate P4 with AMD processors will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 1,099; and in EMEA in August 2022 starting at EUR 949.
The 16-inch Acer TravelMate P4 with Intel processors will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 1,099; in EMEA in September 2022 starting at EUR 999; and in China in July 2022, starting at RMB 6,999.
The 16-inch Acer TravelMate P4 with AMD processors will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 1,099; and in EMEA in August 2022 starting at EUR 949.
The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 with Intel processors will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 1,199; in EMEA in August 2022 starting at EUR 1,099; and in China in July 2022, starting at RMB 6,999.
The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 with AMD processors will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 1,199; and in EMEA in August 2022 starting at EUR 1,049.
The Acer TravelMate Spin P2 will be available in the United States in Q3 2022, starting at USD 899; in EMEA in August 2022 starting at EUR 799; and in China in July 2022, starting at RMB 5,999.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
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First mosque opens in Troy, but legal battle with city continues
Members of a mosque and Troy's elected officials are meeting Saturday afternoon for a ribbon cutting at the Adam Community Center, but a federal lawsuit between the parties remains unsettled after a four-year legal battle.
The building, on Rochester Road about three-quarters of a mile south of Wattles Road, is the first mosque to be built in Troy.
Amy Doukoure, staff attorney for CAIR-MI, said on Saturday, lawsuits by her organization and the Justice Department remain open and the two sides continue to disagree over monetary damages.
"We were able to get a certificate of occupancy," Doukoure said. "They can use it as is as a place of worship and banquet hall. There are bigger plans in the future to create a more comprehensive community center."
Recent renovations were completed in July, Doukoure said.
The center is seeking $1.9 million in monetary damages, she said, including legal fees, lost donations and lost equity in the property.
"We are asking for actual damages and we are entitled to damages because they violated a Constitutional right and when a government entity does this they have to pay damages," Doukoure said.
In 2018, the nonprofit center sued the Troy city council, planning commission and members of the zoning board of appeals after trying unsuccessfully to build the community center in the city, which at the time had approximately 53 places of worship within its 33.6-square-mile border but not one for Muslims, according to the Michigan chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Troy in 2019, arguing Troy violated federal law for religious land use when it denied zoning approval for a mosque. CAIR-MI also sued in 2018.
In March, U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds cleared the way for the mosque to be built. Edmunds said the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act is intended to protect organizations like the Adam Community Center from discrimination in zoning laws that "lurks behind such vague and universally applicable reasons as traffic, aesthetics, or ‘not consistent with the city’s land use plan.’”
Edmunds added, "Troy argues that Adam was not discriminated against based on its Muslim faith, but otherwise makes no effort to rebut the Government’s case by asserting a compelling interest or disputing that it had less restrictive means."
Edmunds also prohibited the city or its officials from treating places of worship differently than it does other groups under its zoning rules.
Troy Mayor Ethan Baker and city officials as well as officials with the Adam Community Center, which has about 150 members, are set to attend the opening ceremony at 5 p.m..
Baker said on Saturday that the city has never been opposed to having a mosque or any other place of worship in the city. Rather it was concerned about safety issues on the property and work being done without permits.
"Despite the legal actions still pending I feel it is very important be there to celebrate this opening with them," Baker said on Saturday before the ceremony.
"I feel its important to state the legal issues surrounding the mosque had nothing to do with the people and the religion but the public safety issues," he said.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A U.S. woman was killed and four other passengers injured when a massive wave struck the Viking Polaris cruise ship while it was sailing toward the port of Ushuaia in southern Argentina on an Antarctic cruise, authorities said.
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows late Tuesday during a storm, Argentine authorities said. The ship suffered limited damage and arrived in Ushuaia, 1,926 miles (3100 kilometers) south of Buenos Aires, the next day.
“It is with great sadness that we confirmed a guest passed away following the incident,” Viking said in statement. “We have notified the guest’s family and shared our deepest sympathies.”
Neither the statement nor the Argentine Naval Prefecture identified the woman or her hometown.
Viking called it a “rogue wave incident” and said the four other passengers’ injuries were non-life threatening.
The cruise ship was anchored near Ushuaia, where a federal court has opened a case to determine what happened.
The company indicated on its website that to explore remote regions of the world they have “two purpose-built, state-of-the-art small expedition-class ships: Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.”
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Rock singer Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins will perform a charity livestream show on July 27 to benefit the victims of the Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago that killed seven people and wounded more than 30.
He made the announcement Thursday in a video posted on the Madame Zuzu’s Instagram, the Daily Herald reported.
“There are so many people here affected by this tragedy,” Corgan said in the video. “It’s very close to our hearts and we hope you’ll participate and support as well.”
Corgan said the show will feature several special guests. So far, Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin and jazz saxophonist Frank Catalano have been named.
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Alex de Minaur 2023 cinch Championships Odds
Alex de Minaur's run in the cinch Championships in London, United Kingdom has reached the quarterfinals, where he will play Adrian Mannarino. At +750, de Minaur has the fifth-best odds to win this tournament at The Queen's Club.
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de Minaur at the 2023 cinch Championships
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: June 16-25
- Venue: The Queen's Club
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Court Surface: Grass
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de Minaur's Next Match
de Minaur will meet Mannarino in the quarterfinals on Friday, June 23 at 7:00 AM ET, after defeating Diego Schwartzman in the previous round 6-2, 6-2.
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Alex de Minaur Grand Slam Odds
- Wimbeldon odds to win: +6600
- US Open odds to win: +5000
- cinch Championships odds to win: +750
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de Minaur Stats
- de Minaur beat Schwartzman 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday in the Round of 16.
- de Minaur has won two of his 23 tournaments so far over the past year, with an overall record of 35-21.
- de Minaur is 5-3 on grass over the past year.
- Over the past 12 months (across all court types), de Minaur has played 56 matches and 24.8 games per match.
- In his eight matches on a grass surface over the past year, de Minaur has averaged 34.0 games.
- As far as serve/return winning percentages over the past year, de Minaur has won 79.3% of his games on serve, and 28.8% on return.
- Over the past year, in terms of serve/return winning percentages on grass, de Minaur has won 83.1% of his games on serve and 26.5% on return.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues its investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) resulting from allegations that Rollins may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Rollins securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=2735 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On October 28, 2020, Rollins disclosed that a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation had been initiated and believed the SEC's focus to be how accruals and reserves were established at period ends and their impact on reported earnings going as far back as January 2015.
Then on February 26, 2021, Rollins announced that an internal investigation into the same matters found "a significant deficiency in the Company's internal controls relating to the documentation and review of accounting entries for certain reserves and accruals." On this news, Rollins share prices fell $0.87, or 2.5%, to close at $33.17 per share on February 26, 2021, damaging investors.
Then on April 18, 2022, the SEC announced that Rollins agreed to pay $8 million to settle the charges that Rollins made unsupported reductions to its accounting reserves to improperly boost its earnings per share. On this news, Rollins share price fell $0.55, or approximately 1.7%, to close at $34.29 on April 18, 2022, damaging investors.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Lori McElligott never envisioned tragedy striking her family in this way.
“If you were to tell me that this is how it would have unfolded, I would have never believed you,” McElligott said.
She said her partner of 26 years — her high school sweetheart, her soulmate — was a strong swimmer.
“He was a strong person. He was just physically fit,” said McElligott.
Mark Bryson, of Lakeland, Florida, was the “fun” parent to their four children, ages 20, 11, 7 and 3.
“He wanted them to have a childhood that he didn’t have,” said McElligott. “They would hear the garage door open and they would fight to get to him first because it was a race to [get the first hug].”
Last week, the couple surprised their daughter for her 7th birthday with a trip to Daytona Beach.
While McElligott was at a splash pad at their hotel with their youngest child on Friday, the couple’s son and two family friends, in knee-deep water, got caught in a rip current.
“They all started calling for help and without hesitation, [Bryson] got up and he ran to them,” said McElligott.
Bryson helped them out of the water, then lost his own battle with the current.
After being pulled from the water by their adult friend, Bryson was pronounced dead at the hospital.
To McElligott, he is a hero.
“He was not going to lose anybody on his watch, and he didn’t,” she said.
Volusia County Beach Safety officials have been flying the red flag for hazardous rip current conditions for several weeks.
“Even the strongest swimmers get pulled in them. That’s why it’s so important to swim in front of those lifeguard towers. They can actually see you caught in a rip current before you even realize it sometimes,” said Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs, with Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue.
In the last few weeks, lifeguards have rescued more than 500 people in the 47 miles of coastline in Volusia County.
Due in part to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, the department staffs lifeguard towers based on certain conditions, crowd size and other factors. Volusia County officials urge visitors to download the Volusia Beaches app on their smartphones to find out which lifeguard towers are staffed when they visit.
Mark Bryson and his family and friends were near an unguarded tower Friday. As visitors from out of town, McElligott said there was no indication that conditions were unsafe.
“There was a lifeguard stand, but there was not a lifeguard on duty, so there was a time delay in receiving assistance, and I don’t know if it would have made a difference. I can’t dwell on the ‘what ifs,'” said McElligott. | https://phl17.com/nmw/florida-father-dies-after-saving-son-friends-from-rip-current-at-beach/ | 2023-06-07 18:46:21 | 0 | https://phl17.com/nmw/florida-father-dies-after-saving-son-friends-from-rip-current-at-beach/ |
– Single ascending dose (SAD) cohort of first-in-human Phase 1a study to evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics of WP1122 and establish maximum tolerated dose –
– Multiple ascending dose (MAD) cohort to commence after completion of at least 3 SAD dosing cohorts in which WP1122 is found to be safe and well-tolerated –
HOUSTON, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting highly resistant tumors and viruses, today announced the commencement of dosing in its first-in-human Phase 1a study to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of WP1122 in healthy volunteers for the treatment of COVID-19 (MB-301). WP1122, the Company's lead metabolism/glycosylation inhibitor, is a prodrug of a well-known glucose decoy called 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG).
Walter Klemp, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moleculin commented, "We are pleased to commence dosing in the first group of healthy volunteers. Based on the antiviral effect of WP1122 demonstrated in preclinical models, we remain confident that the drug has the potential to meet the critical need for a pan-viral therapy that could address not only COVID-19 and its variants, but other viruses that depend upon glycolysis and glycosylation. With dosing in our SAD cohort for the study underway, we look forward to evaluating the safety and PK of WP1122 as well as establishing a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) in order to drive development forward. Importantly, establishing safety and an MTD in this study not only sets the stage for further antiviral development, but it also facilitates potential Phase 2 clinical trials for cancer indications."
The Phase 1a, first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, overlapping SAD and MAD will investigate the effects of WP1122 administered as an oral solution in healthy human volunteers in the United Kingdom. Dose escalation will take place in sequential SAD cohorts, and MAD will start as soon as SAD has completed at least 3 dosing cohorts in which WP1122 is found to be safe and well-tolerated. This study in healthy volunteers will explore safety and PK, and subsequent antiviral clinical development will be in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 to further evaluate safety and establish a favorable risk/benefit profile. The Company expects to enroll approximately 80 subjects in this trial.
Dose escalation, during the SAD portion of this study, will proceed up to a maximum dose of 64 mg/kg as a single dose. Dosing of WP1122 will start in SAD at 8 mg/kg as a single dose and escalate in two-fold increments (i.e. to 16 then 32 mg/kg as single doses, etc.) in subsequent cohorts. Dosing of WP1122 in the MAD cohorts will start after a dose of 32 mg/kg has been achieved in the single dose cohort. The first dose administered in MAD will be 16 mg/kg every 12 hours (32 mg/kg/day) for 7 days and dosing in the second MAD cohort will escalate to 32 mg/kg every 12 hours (64 mg/kg/day) for 7 days. Dosing at these levels is justified both by the Company's non-clinical testing and by the clinical trials of the active moiety of WP1122 (2-DG) that have been reported by researchers unrelated to the Company.
For more information about the study, please visit clinicaltrials.gov and reference identifier NCT05195723. Moleculin is also in the process of identifying additional countries where potential future Phase 2 COVID-19 clinical studies could occur.
WP1122 was developed as a 2-DG prodrug to provide a more favorable pharmacological profile and was found to have greater potency than 2-DG alone in preclinical models where tumor cells require higher glycolytic activity than normal cells. WP1122 has also been shown to have a greater antiviral effect than 2-DG against SARS-CoV-2 in MRC-5 cells in culture. The improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) profile of WP1122 compared to 2-DG was noted in female mice following oral dosing at equimolar (i.e., equivalent levels of 2-DG) doses.
While the Company is in the process of identifying additional countries where potential future Phase 2 COVID-19 clinical studies could occur, the volatility and unpredictability of COVID-19 incidence in various countries may limit the ability to recruit certain subjects and could make it infeasible to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial there. Additionally, Moleculin recently received IND clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase 1 study of WP1122 for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). The Company is seeking collaborators with the intent to commence clinical trials of WP1122 in cancer indications including GBM, pancreatic cancer and others.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a broad portfolio of drug candidates for the treatment of highly resistant tumors and viruses. The Company's lead program, Annamycin is a next-generation anthracycline designed to avoid multidrug resistance mechanisms with little to no cardiotoxicity. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases.
Additionally, the Company is developing WP1066, an Immune/Transcription Modulator capable of inhibiting p-STAT3 and other oncogenic transcription factors while also stimulating a natural immune response, targeting brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers, and WP1220, an analog to WP1066, for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moleculin is also engaged in the development of a portfolio of antimetabolites, including WP1122 for the potential treatment of COVID-19 and other viruses, as well as cancer indications including brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers.
For more information about the Company, please visit www.moleculin.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, whether the results of Moleculin's preclinical models can be replicated in human trials, Moleculin's ability to identify additional countries where potential future Phase 2 COVID-19 clinical studies could occur, Moleculin's ability to identify and attract collaborators for additional clinical trials of WP1122, and the ability for WP1122 to be shown safe and effective in humans. Although Moleculin believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Moleculin has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'potential,' 'may,' 'could,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'approximately' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Collaboration Will Drive Technology Modernization in the Life and Health Insurance Actuarial Domain
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To help life and health insurers accelerate their strategic modernization and digital transformation initiatives, Montoux Inc. (Montoux), a leading actuarial automation technology provider, today announced a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS). The agreement is designed to allow insurers to easily leverage Montoux's enhanced actuarial platform capabilities to migrate and modernize their actuarial workloads and workflows on AWS Services. As part of the agreement, Montoux will expand its platform to include market leading valuation workflow automation capabilities, providing life and health insurers with cloud-native technology to perform their mission-critical and compute-intensive valuation processes. Montoux will leverage its significant AWS investments to develop and market its actuarial automation platform on AWS services.
The collaboration will provide the following benefits for life and health insurers:
- Reduction in the time to convert and migrate models from legacy systems, leveraging Montoux's advanced automation capabilities
- Ability to run complex stochastic and deterministic actuarial models quickly, with transparency and control over compute cost
- Increase in the effectiveness of actuarial teams by removing manual tasks and increasing the volume of scenarios that can be generated
- Financial savings and incentives to support the migration of actuarial workflows to the cloud
- Ability to procure Montoux's solution in AWS Marketplace
Troy Thompson, Chief Actuary at Ethos Life says the following about the collaboration: "The actuarial function of today can be at risk of being more of a cost center rather than a strategic unit in large part due to limitations of legacy software. The pressure to modernize has never been greater. The cloud-native valuation workflow developed by Montoux in collaboration with AWS has the opportunity to provide the industry with much needed improvement."
Montoux's CEO Geoff Keast says the following regarding the collaboration; "Our customers have told us they want a modern, cloud-native alternative to the legacy actuarial systems they rely on. We are excited to team with AWS to deliver on this clear market need by combining AWS services and expertise with Montoux's platform capabilities and actuarial domain knowledge."
"AWS is committed to giving our customers access to solutions that offer scalable flexibility, high performance, and reduced costs," said Chris Casey, Director and General Manager of Industry Software & Data Alliances. "We're excited to collaborate with Montoux to help large life insurers become more profitable, find new business opportunities and become cost effective by optimizing their actuarial workflows on AWS."
Montoux is the actuarial automation platform of choice for the world's most effective actuaries. Montoux's cloud native technology allows life and health insurance actuaries to generate results faster, incorporate more risk scenarios into their calculations, and improve the quality of their decisions. Customers include several of the world's leading insurance providers across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, and the company has been listed on both the Insurtech100 and AIFintech100 lists as one of the most innovative tech companies in the world. Learn more at: www.montoux.com
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry lingered on the court with a towel draped over his head as the Boston Celtics celebrated a shocking comeback.
What started with a signature Curry shooting night that had the Warriors fans rocking, ended with an epic fourth-quarter collapse that leaves Golden State searching for answers following a 120-108 loss to the Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
“We learned a lot from that fourth quarter,” Curry said. “Obviously they made a lot of shots. It didn’t seem like they missed until deep into the fourth. You find a team that has momentum like they did and they keep making shots, it’s tough to regain that momentum.”
Curry got the Warriors off to a blistering start, making a Finals record six 3-pointers and scoring 21 points in the first quarter. The Warriors carried that momentum over to start the second half and blitzed Boston in the third quarter, building the lead up to 15 as everything was clicking.
But that all changed late.
The Warriors turned a 12-point lead after three quarters into an 12-point loss in a shocking turnaround that silenced a boisterous crowd that had been celebrating Golden State’s return to the Finals after a two-year absence.
“When you’re making shots, that’s a boost; and when you’re missing shots, it’s a Debbie Downer,” forward Draymond Green said. “That’s kind of what it was. They made them; we missed them. Sometimes you can allow missed shots to drag your defense down. I think a little bit of that happened in the fourth quarter as well.”
Boston made its first seven 3-pointers of the quarter and ran away, leading to chants of “Let’s Go Celtics!” in the closing seconds in a half-empty arena. Boston shot 21 for 41 from 3 for the game.
“They knocked down every big shot in the fourth quarter,” coach Steve Kerr said. “Boston just played a brilliant quarter. They came in and earned the win.”
The Warriors scored just 16 points in the fourth quarter after a 38-point explosion in the third had put them seemingly in control.
Boston managed to slow Curry down, limiting him to one 3-pointer and 13 points in the final three quarters and his teammates couldn’t provide enough help.
“I found a lot of space in the first quarter and was trying to ride that wave as long as I could,” Curry said. “They obviously are a good defensive team but we created enough good looks offensively to win the game tonight but just couldn’t get enough stops and that lead melted away in the fourth.”
The meltdown left the Warriors complaining to officials and searching for answers after their first home loss in these playoffs after opening with nine straight wins.
It was the biggest blown lead after three quarters of an NBA Finals game in 30 years as the experienced Warriors fell apart down the stretch instead of a Celtics team filled with Finals newcomers. The last team to lose a Finals game when leading by at least 12 points after three quarters was Portland in 1992 in a Game 6 series-ending loss to Michael Jordan and the Bulls.
The Game 1 loss was just the third in 24 playoff series for the Warriors under Kerr with the others coming in the 2019 Finals against Toronto and the 2016 Western Conference finals against Oklahoma City.
“It’s first to four, not first to one,” guard Klay Thompson said. “We all have been through situations like this. And we realize that it’s going to be very hard. Best part about it is we have another opportunity Sunday.”
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The Hawkeyes and Cyclones are both struggling at 3-4. ISU has lost 4 in a row, Iowa’s offense is the worst in the country.
Tuesday both teams met the media.
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BEIJING, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood & adolescent quality education services in China, today announced that it received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. (the "Nasdaq") dated June 1, 2022, indicating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum market value of publicly held shares requirement set forth in Rule 5450(b)(2)(C) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules for which the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq on January 20, 2022 for failure to meet such rule. The Company also previously received a notification letter from the Listing Qualification Department of the Nasdaq indicating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Rule 5450(a)(1) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules for which the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq on December 10, 2021 for failure to meet such rule. Both matters have been closed.
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood and adolescent quality education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers adult professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its adult professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers childhood and adolescent quality education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students aged between three and eighteen.
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It’s a Jack and Coke with no bartender required.
Coca-Cola Co. said Monday it’s partnering with Brown-Forman Corp., the maker of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, to sell premixed cocktails. The canned Jack and Coke will be sold globally after a launch in Mexico late this year. A zero-sugar version will also be available.
“This relationship brings together two classic American icons to deliver consumers a taste experience they love in a way that is consistent, convenient, and portable,” said Brown-Forman President and CEO Lawson Whiting.
The move comes amid strong global sales of of ready-to-drink alcoholic blends, including hard seltzers like White Claw. Global consumption of ready-to-drink beverages jumped 26% in 2020 and 14% last year, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, an alcohol market research firm. For comparison, global consumption of all alcohols was up 3%.
Louisville, Kentucky-based Brown-Forman has been making ready-to-drink cocktails since 1994, when it launched spiked lemonade, cola and apple juice in Australia.
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola, by contrast, has been slower to add alcoholic drinks to its portfolio of 200 brands ever since selling off a California winery it owned in the early 1980s.
Coke launched Lemon-Dou, its first ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage, in 2018 in Japan. More recently, it has launched Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Simply Spiked Lemonade and Fresca Mixed.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A 72-year-old Xenia man was killed in a 3-vehicle crash in Clinton County on Monday.
The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 68 near mile post 17 in Union Township.
Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Rogue, operated by Daryl Huhtala, 72, Xenia, was traveling south on U.S. Route 68, according to a release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
A Hyundai Sonata and a Buick Encore were traveling north on U.S. Route 68. The Nissan went left of center, traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. This forced the Hyundai off the right side of the roadway, causing it to strike a tree. The Nissan then struck the Buick head on.
Huhtala succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash.
The driver of Buick Encore was transported by ground ambulance to Clinton Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Hyundai Sonata refused treatment at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation at this time. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/xenia-man-killed-in-3-vehicle-crash-in-clinton-county/ | 2023-05-01 21:48:47 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/xenia-man-killed-in-3-vehicle-crash-in-clinton-county/ |
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased CareDx common stock between February 24, 2021, and May 5, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 22, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in CDNA:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that CareDx, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants had engaged in a variety of improper and illegal schemes to inflate testing services revenue and demand, including pushing a surveillance protocol through inaccurate marketing materials, offering extravagant inducements or kickbacks to physicians and other providers, and improperly bundling expensive testing services with other blood tests as part of the Company's RemoTraC service for remote, home-based, blood-drawing; (2) these practices, and others, subjected CareDx to an undisclosed risk of regulatory scrutiny; (3) these practices rendered the Company's testing services revenue reported throughout the class period artificially inflated; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in CareDx you have until July 22, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased CareDx securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the CDNA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/caredx-inc-loss-submission-form?id=28134&from=4.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the global trade association for the payments technology industry, today announced the election of its 2023 Board of Directors. ETA's Board of Directors are leaders from across the payments ecosystem that power fast, seamless and secure digital payments for merchants and consumers.
"It's an honor to have the opportunity to lead ETA during a time when payments technology is accelerating at such a rapid pace," said Eric Hoffman, President of the ETA Board. "I look forward to working with the Board of Directors to help ETA build upon its strengths and to serve this dynamic industry."
"I am excited to work with the 2023 ETA Board of Directors, leaders from the sophisticated and interconnected payments technology industry, whose companies continue to power the growth of frictionless payments, digital commerce and steadfast innovation." said Jodie Kelley, CEO of ETA. "This is the right group of leaders to help move ETA forward as we work to shape and lead our members and the industry."
ETA Executive Committee:
- Eric Hoffman, Director, Apple Pay Business Development, Apple - ETA President
- Cameron Bready, President & COO, Global Payments – President-Elect
- Derek Webster, Founder & CEO, CardFlight - Treasurer
- Jamie Walker, CEO, Elavon - Secretary
- Philip McHugh- Past-President
ETA Board of Directors:
- Angela Brown, President & CEO, Moneris Solutions
- Ralph Dangelmaier, CEO, BlueSnap
- Jim Johnson, EVP Head of Merchant Services, FIS
- Julie Pukas, Head of Commercial Strategy and Integration, TD Bank
- Suzan Kereere, Head-Global Business Solutions, Fiserv
- Bharathi Ramavarjula, Director of Product Management, Google
- Drew Soinski, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase
- Christopher Sweetland, SVP, Payments Strategy & Transformation, CIBC
- Erika Wool, Head of Payments Partnerships, Stripe
Presidential Advisory Council:
- Todd Ablowitz, Co-CEO/Co-Founder, Infinicept
- Rehman Baig, Head of Payment Partnerships, Adyen
- Greg Cohen, CEO, Fortis
- Diana Mehochko, COO, NCR Payments Systems
- Wally Mlynarski, Head of Product, Bank of America
- Karen Redwood, Head of Industry Relations & Operations, Square
- Michael Reed, President, Deluxe
- Eduardo Righi, Head of Strategic Partnerships, PayPal
- Peter Stewart, President NAR, Ingenico
- Jonette Sullivan, Head of Merchant Services, Wells Fargo Merchant Services
ETA Board Ex-Officio:
- June Chen, General Manager, China UnionPay USA
- Deirdre Cohen, SVP Head of Acquiring, Visa
- Joel Henckel, SVP – Business Development, Emerging Verticals & Acceptance, Mastercard
- Jason Hanson, SVP, Partner Business Development & Global Acceptance, Discover
- Colleen Taylor, President, US Merchant Services, American Express
The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) is the world's leading advocacy and trade association for the payments industry. Our members span the breadth of significant payments and fintech companies, from the largest incumbent players to emerging disruptors in the U.S. and in more than a dozen countries around the world. ETA members make commerce possible by processing approximately $44 trillion annually in purchases and P2P payments worldwide and deploying payments innovation to merchants and consumers.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Turnpike saw more than 884,000 vehicles pass through its toll booths in the week leading up to Memorial Day.
The West Virginia Department of Transportation says the total included heavier-than-expected traffic on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.
West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller says that could have been because travelers were trying to get out ahead of heavy rains forecast for that Thursday.
Miller said the Thursday and Friday were the “big days,” when more than 268,000 vehicles used the turnpike.
Miller said there were no significant delays for turnpike drivers over Memorial Day weekend. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/West-Virginia-Turnpike-holiday-traffic-tops-884k-17212006.php | 2022-06-01 16:09:01 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/West-Virginia-Turnpike-holiday-traffic-tops-884k-17212006.php |
Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center Investigators to Test New Method to Reduce Hair Loss Among Women of Color and Identify Biomarkers for Alopecia
BRONX, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For many women of color, hair styles such as braids and Afros can represent an important link to their history, culture, and identity. Yet, there are no proven therapies to prevent hair loss for women with tightly curled or kinky hair undergoing cancer chemotherapy.
A clinical trial now kicking off at Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) will test whether scalp cooling can protect Black and Latina women with textured hair types from hair loss due to chemotherapy, known as chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). The trial will also determine which women are at high risk for permanently losing their hair due to CIA.
"For too long, science has failed to identify strategies for preventing hair loss in a diverse patient population despite the psychological distress we know hair loss can cause," said Beth N. McLellan, M.D. director, Supportive Oncodermatology at Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center, chief of the division of dermatology at Montefiore Health System. "Our goal is to predict who is at high risk for persistent CIA and to see if we can modify existing scalp cooling techniques for Black and Latina women with 'natural' hair. We're not only addressing a top quality of life concern, but also ensuring we are doing everything possible so that worry over hair loss won't cause women to avoid what might be their most effective cancer treatment."
CIA is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy, affecting some 65% of people who undergo treatment. Chemotherapy attacks rapidly dividing cells—cancer cells as well as the skin's hair follicles from which hair grows. Scalp-cooling systems use "cold caps," which are tight fitting helmet-like hats filled with a cold gel or liquid. By reducing blood flow to the scalp, the caps prevent chemotherapy drugs from reaching and destroying hair follicles and causes cells to divide at a slower rate. Cold caps are most effective when the cap is close to the scalp, which can be difficult to achieve when hair is thick or tightly curled compared to straight hair.
MECC's study will enroll 30 women undergoing taxane-based chemotherapy. The taxanes are a class of drugs that are often used as a "first-line" therapy for breast, lung, and gynecologic cancers, which are among the most prevalent cancers in the Bronx, where MECC is based. Taxanes are also associated with an eight-times higher risk of persistent, suboptimal hair growth six months after treatment compared to other chemotherapies. The commonly used taxanes are the drugs Paclitaxel (Taxol) and Docetaxel (Taxotere).
Participants will be assigned to one of two different study arms based on their preference. The participants who select the treatment arm will undergo scalp cooling after their hair is prepared with a deep conditioner and put into loose braids or twists. There will also be a control group in which the participants will receive no hair preparation or scalp cooling. The goal is to determine if using this specialized hair preparation technique, intended to reduce the volume of hair, improves scalp cooling efficacy and CIA prevention in patients with textured hair. The investigators have partnered with a local hairstylist to perform onsite hair preparation and to assist women with styling.
To investigate cellular and genetic determinants of CIA, investigators will perform genomic sequencing on samples of plucked hairs, rather than traditionally used, more invasive skin biopsies, to identify possible biomarkers for CIA.
"We have a lot to learn to identify who is likely to permanently lose their hair due to CIA," said Dr. McLellan, who is also an associate professor of medicine at Einstein. "We look at gene expression and molecular markers to distinguish who is at risk for cancer recurrence and to tailor cancer treatments, why can't we do the same for hair?"
This trial is being supported by Paxman, which is covering the cost of the cooling caps and machines, and is being funded by grants from Pfizer/Skin of Color Society and the American Academy of Dermatology.
Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) is a national leader in cancer research and care located in the ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged borough of the Bronx, N.Y. MECC combines the exceptional science of Albert Einstein College of Medicine with the multidisciplinary and team-based approach to cancer care of Montefiore Health System. Founded in 1971 and a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center since 1972, MECC is redefining excellence in cancer research, clinical care, education and training, and community outreach and engagement. Its mission is to reduce the burden of cancer for all, especially people from historically marginalized communities.
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CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — A road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery veered violently off course when four Americans were caught in a drug cartel shootout, leaving two dead and two held captive for days in a remote region of the Gulf coast before they were rescued from a wood shack, officials said Tuesday.
Their minivan crashed and was fired on shortly after they crossed into the border city of Matamoros on Friday as drug cartel factions tore through the streets, the region’s governor said. A stray bullet also killed a Mexican woman about a block and a half away.
The four Americans were hauled off in a pickup truck, and Mexican authorities frantically searched as the cartel moved them around — even taking them to a medical clinic — “to create confusion and avoid efforts to rescue them,” Tamaulipas Gov. Américo Villarreal said.
They were found Tuesday in a wooden shack, guarded by a man who was arrested, in a rural area east of Matamoros called Ejido Tecolote on the way to the Gulf called “Bagdad Beach,” according to the state’s chief prosecutor, Irving Barrios.
The surviving Americans were whisked back to U.S. soil on Tuesday in Brownsville, the southernmost tip of Texas and just across the border from Matamoros. The convoy of ambulances and SUVs was escorted by Mexican military Humvees and National Guard trucks with mounted machine guns.
A relative of one of the victims said Monday that the four had traveled together from the Carolinas so one of them could get a tummy tuck surgery from a doctor in Matamoros.
The governor said the wounded American, Eric Williams, had been shot in the left leg and the injury was not life threatening.
“It’s quite a relief,” said Robert Williams, 38-year-old Eric’s brother, reached by phone Tuesday in North Carolina. “I look forward to seeing him again and actually being able to talk to him.”
Robert Williams was not sure if the other survivor, Latavia Burgess, was the one seeking the surgery.
The survivors were taken to Valley Regional Medical Center with an FBI escort, the Brownsville Herald reported. A spokesperson for the hospital referred all inquiries to the FBI.
The two dead — Shaeed Woodard, age 33, and Zindell Brown, in his mid-20s — will be turned over to U.S. authorities following forensic work at the Matamoros morgue, the governor said.
Video and photographs taken during and immediately after Friday’s abduction show the Americans’ white minivan sitting beside another vehicle, with at least one bullet hole in the driver’s side window. A witness said the two vehicles had collided. Almost immediately, several men with tactical vests and assault rifles arrived in another vehicle to surround the scene.
The Mexican authorities’ hypothesis is “that it was confusion, not a direct attack,” the state prosecutor said.
The gunmen walked one of the Americans into the bed of a white pickup, then dragged and loaded up the three others. Terrified civilian motorists sat silently in their cars, hoping not to draw attention. Two of the victims appeared to be motionless.
The shootings illustrate the terror that has prevailed for years in Matamoros, a city dominated by factions of the powerful Gulf drug cartel who often fight among themselves. Amid the violence, thousands of Mexicans have disappeared in Tamaulipas state alone.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said the people responsible would be punished. He referenced arrests in the 2019 killings of nine U.S.-Mexican dual citizens in Sonora near the U.S. border.
López Obrador complained about the U.S. media’s coverage of the missing Americans, accusing them of sensationalism. He said that when Mexicans are killed, the media “go quiet like mummies.”
“We really regret that this happens in our country,” he said, adding that the U.S. government has every right to be upset by the violence.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland put blame for the deaths squarely on the drug cartels
“The DEA and the FBI are doing everything possible to dismantle and disrupt and ultimately prosecute the leaders of the cartels and the entire networks that they depend on” Garland said.
The FBI had offered a $50,000 reward for the victims’ return and the arrest of the abductors.
Robert Williams said in a telephone interview that he and his brother Eric are from South Carolina but now live in the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina.
Williams described his brother as “easygoing” and “fun-spirited.”
He didn’t know his brother was traveling to Mexico until after the abduction hit the news. But from looking at his brother’s Facebook posts, he thinks his brother did not consider the trip dangerous.
“He thought it would be fun,” Williams said.
When told that his brother was among the survivors Tuesday, Williams said that when they meet, “I’ll just tell him how happy I am to see him, and how glad I am that he made it through, and that I love him.”
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Loller reported from Nashville. AP writers Lindsay Whitehurst, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report. | https://phl17.com/news/ap-top-headlines/2-kidnapped-americans-found-dead-in-mexico-2-others-alive/ | 2023-03-08 01:25:23 | 0 | https://phl17.com/news/ap-top-headlines/2-kidnapped-americans-found-dead-in-mexico-2-others-alive/ |
Police: 3-year-old shoots himself after getting gun from unlocked case
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) - A toddler in Florida shot and killed himself while playing with a gun he was able to get his hands on, according to police.
The Gainesville Police Department said the 3-year-old child grabbed a gun from an unlocked gun case inside a home in the Lamplighter Mobile Home Community on Wednesday.
WCJB reports the gun went off at around 6 p.m. and hit the child.
Police said two other juveniles witnessed the shooting.
The toddler was rushed to the hospital, where he died.
Detectives are investigating the incident. Authorities gave no immediate word if any charges would be filed.
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BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — In a community college gymnasium in an affluent Philadelphia suburb, John Fetterman strode on to a makeshift stage to cheers and stood at a podium beneath a massive “Women for Fetterman” banner.
As the crowd of mostly women looked on, Fetterman unfurled a pink T-shirt emblazoned with his Democratic Senate campaign's familiar industrial-style lettering.
“My name is John —” he shouted, craning his neck to read the front of the shirt — “Fetterwoman!” The crowd roared in appreciation.
With the fall campaign election season kicking into high gear, Fetterman and his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, are making a beeline for Philadelphia's heavily populated suburbs. The candidates in one of the nation's premier Senate races are holding rallies, bringing in surrogates and launching hard-edged TV ads aimed at wooing influential swing voters, particularly women.
For decades, Philadelphia’s suburbs have been an important indicator of success for statewide candidates in the presidential battleground state, with the large number of swing voters there.
In the 2020 presidential election, the onetime Republican stronghold was decisive in President Joe Biden's victory in Pennsylvania, with moderate GOP voters joining with Democrats to produce an insurmountable deficit for Donald Trump.
For Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon and the former host of the daytime TV show “The Dr. Oz Show," turning around Trump’s suburban slump and gaining ground with moderates is critical: Polls show he is not just trailing Fetterman, but also other down-ballot Republican candidates, campaign strategists say.
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Fetterman has made abortion rights a prominent theme in the suburbs to invigorate female voters after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Oz, meanwhile, avoids mention of Trump or abortion in the suburbs but paints Fetterman as soft on crime and unfit to serve because of a stroke he suffered in May.
A few days after rallying with Trump in northeastern Pennsylvania, Oz appeared with former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, at a “Dose of Reality” town hall in Delaware County.
Besides airing a laundry list of grievances with national Democrats and Biden, Haley, Oz and other speakers at the Springfield banquet hall warned the crowd that Fetterman wanted to make their communities less safe.
“He’s out trying to release people who’ve been convicted by a jury and sentenced by a judge for murder,” Oz said.
Fetterman, as lieutenant governor and chair of the state Board of Pardons, has pushed for more commutations of life sentences for people convicted decades ago of murder or as accessories to murder.
They lampooned Fetterman’s typical choice of dress — shorts and a hoodie — and suggested that Fetterman is avoiding reporters and debates because he is lying about the severity of the stroke’s effects.
“If he can’t live up to 110% of the job, he should have the courage to step out and say, ‘I can’t do it,’” Haley said. “But let me tell you someone who can do it,” she said, calling Oz a “pro-family, pro-child, pro-parent, pro-education, pro-business freedom fighter.”
Fetterman’s campaign maintains that he is expected to make a full recovery — he still speaks haltingly and struggles to quickly respond to words he hears — and that Oz is desperately trying to find anything to help him make up ground in polls.
Meanwhile, as Oz tries to shift the focus of the campaign away from abortion rights, the issue shows no sign of waning from voter's minds. On Tuesday, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina proposed a federal 15-week abortion ban bill, which Democrats seized on as an example of the extreme policies that Republicans will pursue if they win control of Congress in November.
In a statement issued after Graham's proposal, Oz — who has said he opposes abortion from conception, but with exceptions to protect the life of the mother and in cases of rape and incest —sidestepped a direct answer on what he thought of the bill.
“As a senator, he’d want to make sure that the federal government is not involved in interfering with the state’s decisions on the topic,” Oz's campaign said in the statement.
Noting Oz avoided saying whether he would support Graham's bill, Fetterman suggested that Oz's position of leaving the issue up to the states would result in far stricter bans in some places.
Fetterman's campaign says the abortion issue will be decisive in November — helping counter inflation and national political headwinds for Democrats — and featured it at Sunday’s “Women for Fetterman” event in the gymnasium of Montgomery County Community College.
“Women are the reason we can win,” Fetterman told the cheering crowd. “Let me say that again. Women are the reason we win. ... Don’t piss women off!”
In interviews in suburban Philadelphia, voters who support abortion rights said they would vote for Fetterman.
For Sheila Dougherty, 50, a registered Democrat from Clifton Heights, Oz's position on abortion is a nonstarter.
“I’ll always vote for the candidate who is for women’s rights, so I won’t be voting for a Republican,” Dougherty said.
Donna McMenamin, 66, a Republican from Folsom who supports abortion rights, said she was worried by one attack ad she saw on TV that claims Fetterman wants to release state prison inmates who are hardened criminals — which Fetterman’s campaign has called a lie. He has endorsed recommendations by prison reformers that the state can release more geriatric or rehabilitated prisoners without harming public safety.
Still, she said the most important factor in her vote was rejecting any candidate aligned with Trump, whom she detests. Instead, she will vote for Fetterman this year “because he’s not a Republican.”
For Oz supporters in the suburbs, his stance on crime and abortion — and whether they agree with it — is less important than other issues.
Steve Erfle, 51, a Republican from Blue Bell, said he will vote for Oz and other Republicans on the ballot — regardless of any other disagreements he has with them — because he wants smaller government and worries that “things have gone a little far left.”
“They're not my best friends, I just want their policies,” he said.
Diane Wysocki, 50, leaving Oz's event in Springfield with an Oz lawn sign under her arm, said she agrees with Oz's stance on abortion. But more than that, she appreciated Trump's endorsement of Oz and sees Oz as savvy and genuine.
Still, she worried about whether her fellow suburbanites will embrace Oz, noting that many of her neighbors are Democrats and that even some Republicans she knows think that Oz — a recent New Jersey transplant — is just running because he's wealthy.
“If I put this out on my lawn,” Wysocki said, motioning to her Oz sign, “this is very scary to people.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/decision-2022/oz-fetterman-both-target-suburbs-in-key-pa-senate-race/3364118/ | 2022-09-15 20:20:13 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/decision-2022/oz-fetterman-both-target-suburbs-in-key-pa-senate-race/3364118/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Pinterest Inc. (PINS) on Thursday reported a loss of $65.2 million in its third quarter.
The San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 10 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and amortization costs, came to 11 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 5 cents per share.
The digital pinboard and shopping tool company posted revenue of $684.6 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $665 million.
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