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Tenor saxophonist Davis and organist Scott had one of the great jazz partnerships in the late 1950s. A new anthology focuses on their Cookbook series of albums.
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Tenor saxophonist Davis and organist Scott had one of the great jazz partnerships in the late 1950s. A new anthology focuses on their Cookbook series of albums.
Copyright 2023 Fresh Air
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A small airplane made an emergency landing on a street near downtown Anchorage after it ran out of fuel, officials said.
A Cessna 150 on a training flight was attempting to return to the city's small plane airport when it made the landing in a commercial area neighboring downtown Monday at about 9 p.m., the Anchorage Daily News reported.
A flight instructor and a student pilot were on board, said Clint Johnson, head of the Alaska division of the National Transportation Safety Board. There were no injuries, and the plane was not damaged.
The plane pulled into a nearby parking lot after landing. After it was refueled, the plane taxied to the nearby airport under a police escort, said Anchorage Police spokesperson Renee Oistad.
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US, South Korea warn Pyongyang against nuclear weapons use
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and South Korea jointly warned North Korea on Thursday that use of any kind of nuclear weapon against Seoul or other regional allies would result in the end of Kim Jong Un’s regime, as Pyongyang continued to rattle the peninsula with escalating missile tests.
North Korea has launched more than two dozen missiles over the last two days in response to U.S.-South Korean military exercises that began Monday. The launches have sent South Koreans scrambling for shelter and further frayed the nerves of a population already mourning the loss of more than 150 people at a horrific Halloween crowd crush.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup, after meeting Thursday at the Pentagon, released a joint statement saying they “strongly condemned” North Korea’s escalating military flexing, including ballistic missile test launches, multiple rocket launches and coastal artillery.
Any use of nuclear weapons, including lower-yield tactical nuclear devices against Seoul or other regional allies such as Japan, would “result in the end of Kim Jong Un regime by the overwhelming and decisive response of the alliance,” Lee said at a joint news conference with Austin.
The U.S. and South Korea “will work on response options towards all possible nuclear use scenarios” by North Korea, Lee said.
Austin said North Korea’s increased aggression would not result in more U.S. troops or assets, such as an additional aircraft carrier, being permanently relocated to the region but that Kim would see a greater U.S. military presence rotating there. In September the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan visited Korea for the first time in five years, Austin said.
Kim will “see assets move in and out,” Austin said.
In its launches Thursday, North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, drawing swift condemnation from the White House, which accused Pyongyang of “destabilizing the security situation in the region.”
The U.S. and South Korea announced that the “Vigilant Storm” military exercise, which was scheduled to run through Friday, would be extended indefinitely.
Tensions between the U.S. and North Korea have also increased over newly declassified reports that it is providing artillery for Russia to use against Ukraine.
North Korea was shipping an undisclosed number of artillery shells to Russia but “trying to make it appear as though they’re being sent to countries in the Middle East or North Africa,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.
North Korea has reacted to past U.S.-South Korean military drills with missile tests, which was one reason former President Donald Trump called for the exercises to cease for more than a year as he unsuccessfully negotiated with the North Korean leader to end his pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Large-scale U.S.-South Korean military exercises resumed this year. This fall’s “Vigilant Storm” — which involves more than 1,600 U.S. and South Korean flights involving about 240 warplanes — is the largest such exercise to date, according to the Pentagon.
Pak Jong Chon, a secretary of the North’s Workers’ Party who is considered a confidant of Kim Jong Un, has called the U.S.-South Korean air force drills “aggressive and provocative.”
“If the U.S. and South Korea attempt to use armed forces against (North Korea) without any fear, the special means of the (North’s) armed forces will carry out their strategic mission without delay,” Pak said, in an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons.
North Korea in recent months has been testing a string of nuclear-capable missiles and it adopted a law authorizing the preemptive use of its nuclear weapons in a broad range of situations. Some experts still doubt North Korea would use nuclear weapons first in the face of U.S. and South Korean forces.
The ballistic missile tests on Wednesday included at least 23 missiles as well as about 100 artillery shells that were fired into an eastern maritime buffer zone. South Korea’s military said the 23 weapons were all short-range ballistic missiles or suspected surface-to-air missiles.
One of the ballistic missiles was flying toward South Korea’s Ulleung island before it eventually landed 167 kilometers (104 miles) northwest of the island. South Korea’s military issued an air raid alert on the island, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. South Korean media published photos of island residents moving to underground shelters.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said at least two ballistic missiles fired by North Korea showed a possibly “irregular” trajectory. This suggests the missiles were the North’s highly maneuverable, nuclear-capable KN-23 missile, which was modeled on Russia’s Iskander missile.
In response to the missile barrage, South Korea quickly launched its own missiles in the same border area.
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TENNIS
He is the youngest American man to get that far at the U.S. Open since Andy Roddick in 2006, but this was not a case of a one-sided crowd backing one of its own. Nadal is about as popular as it gets in tennis and heard plenty of support in Arthur Ashe Stadium as the volume raised after the retractable roof was shut in the fourth set.
This surprise came a day after one of Tiafoe’s pals, Nick Kyrgios, eliminated No. 1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev. That makes this the first U.S. Open without either of the top two seeded men reaching the quarterfinals since 2000, when No. 1 Andre Agassi exited in the second round and No. 2 Gustavo Kuerten in the first.
Tiafoe now meets No. 9 Andrey Rublev, who beat No. 7 Cam Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. No. 11 Jannik Sinner rallied from two games down in the fifth set to beat Ilya Ivashka 6-1, 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. Late Monday turned into early Tuesday when third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 15 seed Marin Cilic 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in a match that lasted 3 hours, 54 minutes and ended at 2:23 a.m.
The No. 1 woman, Iga Swiatek, moved into her first quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows by coming back to beat Jule Neiemeier 2-6, 6-4, 6-0. The 21-year-old from Poland will face another first-time U.S. Open quarterfinalist: No. 8 Jessica Pegula, the highest-ranked American woman, who advanced with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over two-time Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova. Another women’s quarterfinal will be two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova against No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
ATLANTA — DJ Uiagalelei threw for one touchdown and ran for another, overcoming a sluggish start in the season opener as No. 4 Clemson pulled away for a 41-10 victory over Georgia Tech.
Uiagalelei completed 19 of 32 passes for 209 yards, including a 6-yard scoring play to Beaux Collins that gave the Tigers a two-touchdown lead in the first half.
Georgia Tech, looking to improve on three straight three-win seasons that have put coach Geoff Collins on the hot seat, kept it closer than expected much of the way. But the Yellow Jackets couldn’t overcome two blocked punts, both of which led to short touchdown runs by Will Shipley.
Georgia Tech pulled within 14-10 on an impressive drive in the third quarter, culminating with Jeff Sims tossing a 13-yard TD pass to 6-foot-7 transfer E.J. Jenkins. But Uiagalelei and the Tigers pulled away from there.
BASEBALL
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th home run, connecting for the third straight day and sending the New York Yankees over the Minnesota Twins 5-2.
Judge has homered in five of his last seven games for the AL East leaders. He snapped a 2-2 tie in the sixth inning when he hit a 3-1 slider from Trevor Megill (3-2) into the second deck in left.
The All-Star slugger reached 54 homers in his 131st game. He is on pace to hit 65 homers, four more than Roger Maris’ AL record in 1961.
Judge, who also doubled, followed Gary Sánchez’s 473-foot, two-run homer into the left field bleachers off Jameson Taillon in the fifth that tied it at 2. Marwin Gonzalez also homered for the Yankees, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa added his second homer this year in the seventh.
BALTIMORE — Bo Bichette hit a career-high three home runs in the second game of a doubleheader, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 to complete a sweep and widen their lead in the AL wild-card race.
Bichette hit a three-run homer off Nick Vespi in the third inning, then added solo drives in the sixth and seventh off Bruce Zimmermann. The shortstop had six hits and seven RBIs during the doubleheader, is hitting .400 (24 for 60) over his last 15 games and has 21 home runs this season.
Bichette lined to center in the ninth when he came up with a chance to tie the major league record of four home runs in a game. He matched a career high with five RBIs in the nightcap.
Toronto won the opener 7-3 behind Kevin Gausman, who allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings in his first outing at Camden Yards since Baltimore traded him in July 2018.
BASKETBALL
RECIFE, Brazil — Norris Cole scored 17 points, Craig Sword added 11 and the U.S. got its first win of this year’s AmeriCup by rolling past Panama 88-58.
The Americans (1-1) led by as many as 38 points, never trailed and outscored Panama 48-9 from 3-point range.
The U.S. opened AmeriCup with a six-point loss to Mexico and has been rolling since. The Americans led Venezuela 48-21 at halftime Sunday before rain caused some leaks and forced the game to be stopped; that contest will resume Tuesday. Combine that score with Monday’s effort, and the U.S. has outscored foes 136-79 in its last six quarters.
Jeremy Pargo scored 10 points and Gary Clark had 11 rebounds for the U.S., which will have Wednesday off before a quarterfinal matchup against a to-be-determined opponent.
Venezuela (2-0) beat Mexico (2-1) on Monday, which opens the door for the U.S. to win a three-team tiebreaker and end this stage atop Group C.
MILAN — Giannis Antetokounmpo got the day off. Greece rolled into the knockout stage of the EuroBasket tournament without him.
Kosta Sloukas scored 21 points, Georgios Papagiannis added 17 and Greece pulled away in the second half to top Great Britain 93-77 in a Group C matchup.
Antetokounmpo is expected to play in at least one of Greece’s final two group-stage games, the first coming Tuesday against Ukraine. The knockout round in Berlin starts on Saturday.
NFL
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin deliberately — and quite effectively — declined to announce a starting quarterback for months, even as all signs pointed to Mitch Trubisky.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ longtime head coach wanted to wait until — as he said over and over and over during the offseason and throughout training camp — the time was “appropriate.”
In the end, Tomlin let his players effectively make the announcement for him, then quietly reinforced it not with his booming voice but with a piece of paper.
Trubisky will be the starter on Sunday when Pittsburgh begins the post-Ben Roethlisberger era in Cincinnati. Tomlin placed Trubisky’s name atop the depth chart on Monday afternoon, just hours after Trubisky’s teammates selected him as one of Pittsburgh’s five co-captains for the 2022 season.
FRISCO, Texas — Four years ago, Jason Peters saw the Dallas Cowboys as arrogant. Now that the two-time All-Pro with the Philadelphia Eagles has joined the Cowboys, Peters calls it “swagger.”
Peters signed a one-year contract with a club needing help at left tackle. Dallas is hoping the 40-year-old Peters can help make up for the loss of eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith, who is likely out until at least December with a torn hamstring. Peters is joining the team’s practice squad and probably won’t be ready for the opener Sunday night against Tampa Bay.
The Cowboys released defensive end Mika Tafua to make room for Peters.
Rookie Tyler Smith, who played left tackle at Tulsa, worked almost all of the offseason and training camp at left guard with the idea of getting the first-round pick in the lineup. After Tyron Smith’s hamstring tear that also fractured his left knee in practice two weeks ago, Tyler Smith moved back to his college position.
He said he was getting first-team reps at left tackle Monday, which means he should start against the Buccaneers, but Peters will get strong consideration for that spot once the 40-year-old Texas native is ready to play in a game. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mondays-sports-in-brief/2022/09/06/41f8b85e-2db0-11ed-bcc6-0874b26ae296_story.html | 2022-09-06 07:16:17 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mondays-sports-in-brief/2022/09/06/41f8b85e-2db0-11ed-bcc6-0874b26ae296_story.html |
- Akeso Inc. to out-license to Summit Therapeutics exclusive rights to ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF) for the development and commercialization in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Akeso Inc. will retain development and commercialization rights for the rest of the world including China.
- Akeso Inc. to receive US$500 million upfront payment and the total potential deal value is up to US$5 billion including regulatory and commercial milestone payments. And Akeso will also receive low double-digit percentage of royalties on net product sales of ivonescimab . In addition, Dr. Michelle Xia will be appointed to the board of directors of Summit Therapeutics.
- Agreement provides an expedited and winning pathway for ivonescimab's global development by partnering with the world-class Summit Therapeutics team, who has the track record of successfully bringing over a dozen indications to market for the first-in-class blockbuster drug IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib).
- Agreement demonstrates the significant global commercial potential of ivonescimab and provide immediate cash proceeds to Akeso Inc. to further expedite its drug development and other strategic initiatives.
MENLO PARK, Calif. and GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso Inc. (HKEX Code: 9926.HK, "Akeso", or the "Company"), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing first-in-class and best-in-class innovative medicines globally, today announced a collaboration and license agreement (the "Agreement") with Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) (the "Summit"), to out-license its breakthrough bispecific antibody, ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF, AK112) for development and commercialization in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan (the "License Territories"). In addition, the Company will co-brand the product in the License Territories.
Ivonescimab, known as AK112 in China and Australia and also as SMT112 in the License Territories, is a novel, potential first-in-class bispecific antibody independently developed by the Company. Ivonescimab combines the power of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis benefits of an anti-VEGF into a single molecule. It is our belief that the novel design has the potential to reduce side effects and safety concerns. Ivonescimab is believed to be the PD-1 / VEGF bispecific antibody that is most advanced in the clinic: there are no known PD-1-based bispecific antibodies approved by the US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") or the European Medicines Agency ("EMA").
Currently, Akeso is conducting a phase III clinical trial of ivonescimab monotherapy versus pembrolizumab monotherapy as the first-line treatment for NSCLC patients with positive PD-L1 expression. In addition, a phase III clinical trial of Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy in EGFR mutated advanced non-squamous NSCLC that failed in prior EGFR-TKI therapy is ongoing. Ivonescimab has received breakthrough therapy designation status in China from the NMPA for three indications: the two aforementioned indications, as well as combined with docetaxel for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients who failed to prior PD-(L)1 inhibitor combined with platinum-based doublet chemotherapy.
As presented at ASCO 2022, ivonescimab treatment was associated with an overall response rate (ORR) in a Phase II study in patients with NSCLC who have failed EGFR-TKI's of 68.4% and a median Progression-Free Survival (mPFS) time period of 8.2 months when combined with combination chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin) as compared to historical mPFS of 4.3 months in patients treated with combination chemotherapy (pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy) alone, the current standard of care. In a separate cohort, ivonescimab combined with docetaxel in patients who have failed PD-(L)1 and chemo therapies demonstrated a mPFS of 6.6 months as compared to a historical mPFS of 4.5 months with docetaxel alone, a current standard of care regimen for these patients. The study which similarly had patients receiving ivonescimab plus chemotherapy as their first line therapy for metastatic disease, was considered to have demonstrated a tolerable safety profile and a low discontinuation rate for adverse events.
"Ivonescimab has demonstrated the potential to deliver superior clinical benefit for patients." said Dr. Michelle Xia, co-founder, Chairwoman, CEO, and President of Akeso, "The Akeso team has been dedicated to the development of ivonescimab in the past 8 years and advanced the molecule to the clinical Phase III stage. The global value of ivonescimab awaits great work from a great team to realize. We are so pleased to partner with the world-class Summit team, who has the track record of successfully bringing over a dozen indications to market for the first-in-class blockbuster drug IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib). Following intense and in-depth strategic, scientific, and operational discussion on ivonescimab between the Akeso and Summit teams in recent months, we are more confident than ever on a winning path for ivonescimab's global development. With this tremendous momentum, we look forward to the swift execution of clinical development and commercial plan in a global setting for ivonescimab."
"The partnership between Summit and Akeso is a strategically compelling opportunity," stated Robert W. Duggan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Summit. "It represents bringing together Akeso's extraordinary team, which has built an innovation engine capable of creating novel bispecific technologies, and the talented members of team Summit with their proven track record of success of global clinical development, regulatory approvals, and commercialization, particularly in oncology. We believe the potential exists for enormous creation through this partnership. We are extremely encouraged by ivonescimab and the potential for improving the quality and duration of patients' lives based on clinical data to support this point. Summit team is honored and enthusiastic to partner with Akeso. Our shared mission and vision are to create a significant difference for the betterment of patient healthcare outcomes around the world."
"After reviewing a substantial number of opportunities, much of which was focused on potential treatments for solid tumors, we have found the ideal partnership with the potential to change the paradigm for treating patients facing difficult odds with devastating diagnoses," added Dr. Maky Zanganeh, Co-Chief Executive Officer, President, and a member of Summit's Board of Directors. "Ten years ago, metastatic lung cancer patients rarely survived for more than ten to twelve months from diagnosis. Today, survival can be measured in years. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of a patient facing immeasurable odds while extending the duration of that patient's life. Our focus is always on how we can improve the lives of patients. We sought patient-friendly medicinal therapies through our search to expand our pipeline portfolio, and we are proud to take this meaningful step towards accomplishing this goal. We have significant work to do, but we are steadfastly committed to bringing ivonescimab into the hands of patients who need it most. We are thrilled to reach this agreement with Michelle and the team at Akeso, and we are excited to make this vision a reality. I am proud of Summit team who have diligently worked these past few months to establish a strong bond with the team at Akeso, and I would like to thank the talented people of Team Akeso for spending so much quality time creating this meaningful partnership."
Under the terms of the Agreement, Akeso will receive US$500 million upfront payment and the total potential deal value is up to US$5 billion including regulatory and commercial milestone payments. And Akeso will also receive low double-digit percentage of royalties on net product sales of ivonescimab. The Summit will receive the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize ivonescimab (SMT112) in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Akeso will retain development and commercialization rights for the rest of the world including China. In addition, Dr. Michelle Xia will be appointed as one member of the board of directors of Summit. The deal is subject to customary closing practices, including applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.
About Akeso Inc.
Akeso (HKEX: 09926) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative medicines with high unmet medical needs worldwide. Founded in 2012, the company has established a comprehensive in-house drug development platform (ACE Platform) and know-how, including R&D, clinical development, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), and commercialization capabilities. With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 30 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease, and other major therapeutic areas. 17 assets have entered clinical stage. Leveraging in-house developed bispecific platform technology ("Tetrabody technology"), the company has advanced four potential first-in-class bispecific antibody drugs into market or clinical development, including cadonilimab (PD-1/CTLA-4), ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF), PD-1/LAG-3, and TIGIT/TGF-Beta bispecific antibodies. In June 2022, cadonilimab was approved by the NMPA and became the first commercialized PD-1 based bispecific drug globally. Another Akeso internally discovered and developed oncology product, penpulimab (a PD-1 antibody), was granted marketing approval in China in August 2021. Akeso is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
About Summit Therapeutics
Summit was founded in 2003 and our shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (symbol 'SMMT'). We are headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and we have additional offices in Oxford, UK and Cambridge, UK.
For more information, please visit https://www.summittxinc.com and follow us on Twitter @summitplc.
Akeso Forward-looking Statement
The forward-looking statements made in this article relate only to the events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this article. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this article completely and with the understanding that our actual future results or performance may be materially different from what we expect. In this article, statements of, or references to, our intentions or those of any of our Directors or our Company are made as of the date of this article. Any of these intentions may alter in light of future development.
Summit Forward-looking Statements
Any statements in this press release about the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects, including but not limited to, statements about the clinical and preclinical development of the Company's product candidates, the therapeutic potential of the Company's product candidates, the potential commercialization of the Company's product candidates, the timing of initiation, completion and availability of data from clinical trials, the potential submission of applications for marketing approvals, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations and clinical trials, potential acquisitions and other statements containing the words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "would," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the results of our evaluation of the underlying data in connection with the topline results of our Phase III Ri-CoDIFy study evaluating ridinilazole, the outcome of discussions with regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration, the uncertainties inherent in the initiation of future clinical trials, availability and timing of data from ongoing and future clinical trials, the results of such trials, and their success, and global public health crises, including the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, that may affect timing and status of our clinical trials and operations, whether preliminary results from a clinical trial will be predictive of the final results of that trial or whether results of early clinical trials or preclinical studies will be indicative of the results of later clinical trials, whether business development opportunities to expand the Company's pipeline of drug candidates, including without limitation, through potential acquisitions of, and/or collaborations with, other entities occur, expectations for regulatory approvals, laws and regulations affecting government contracts and funding awards, availability of funding sufficient for the Company's foreseeable and unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of filings that the Company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any change to our ongoing trials could cause delays, affect our future expenses, and add uncertainty to our commercialization efforts, as well as to affect the likelihood of the successful completion of clinical development of ridinilazole. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. In addition, any forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any subsequent date. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements included in this press release.
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US revises up last quarter's economic growth to 2.9% rate
Despite high interest rates and chronic inflation, the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% annual rate from July through September, the government said Wednesday in a healthy upgrade from its initial estimate.
Last quarter's rise in the U.S. gross domestic product — the economy's total output of goods and services — followed two straight quarters of contraction. That decline in output had raised fears that the economy might have slipped into a recession in the first half of the year despite a still-robust job market and steady consumer spending.
Since then, though, most signs have pointed to a resilient if slow-moving economy, led by steady hiring, plentiful job openings and low unemployment. Wednesday's government report showed that the restoration of growth in the July-September period was led by solid gains in exports and consumer spending that was stronger than originally reported.
"Despite higher borrowing costs and prices, household spending – the driver of the economy – appears to be holding, which is a positive development for the near-term outlook," said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics.
It marked the second of three estimates the Commerce Department will provide of economic expansion in the third quarter. In its initial estimate, the department had estimated that the economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate last quarter.
Economists expect the economy to eke out modest 1% annualized growth from October through December, according to a survey of forecasters conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The nation's manufacturing sector is slowing despite an easing of supply chains that had been backlogged since the economy began rebounding from the pandemic recession two years ago. And inflation is threatening to weaken the crucial holiday shopping period. Retailers say inflation-weary shoppers are shopping cautiously, with many holding out for the most attractive bargains.
But a recession, if likely a mild one, is widely expected in 2023, a consequence of the Federal Reserve's drive to tame the worst bout of inflation in four decades by aggressively raising interest rates. The Fed has raised its benchmark short-term rate six times this year — including four straight hefty hikes of three-quarters of a percentage point. The central bank is expected to announce an additional half-point hike in its key rate when it next meets in mid-December.
Because the Fed's benchmark rate influences many consumer and business loans, its series of hikes have made most loans throughout the economy sharply more expensive. That has been particularly true of mortgage rates, which have proved devastating to the U.S. housing market. With mortgage rates having doubled over the past year, housing investment shrank in the July-September period at a 26.8% annual pace, according to Wednesday's GDP report.
Chair Jerome Powell has stressed that the Fed will do all that it takes to curb the spikes in consumer prices, which shot up 7.7% in October from a year earlier — a slowdown from a year-over-year peak of 9.1% in June but still significantly above the Fed’s 2% target.
Economists had shrugged off the contraction in GDP in the first half of the year because it didn’t reflect any major fundamental weakness in the economy. Instead, it was caused mainly by an influx of imports and by a reduction in companies’ inventories.
In the meantime, the job market has remained surprisingly durable. Employers have added a healthy average of 407,000 jobs a month so far in 2022. And according to a survey by the data firm FactSet, economists predict that the nation gained an additional 200,000 jobs this month. The government will issue the November jobs report on Friday. | https://www.kcra.com/article/us-last-quarter-s-economic-growth-2-9-rate/42108376 | 2022-11-30 16:58:32 | 1 | https://www.kcra.com/article/us-last-quarter-s-economic-growth-2-9-rate/42108376 |
PARIS (AP) — Parliament adopted a divisive pension bill Monday raising the retirement age in France from 62 to 64, after lawmakers in the lower chamber rejected two no-confidence votes against the government.
But the bill pushed through by President Emmanuel Macron without lawmakers’ approval still faces a review by the Constitutional Council before it can be signed into law. The council has the power to reject articles within bills but usually approves them.
The first no-confidence motion, proposed by a small centrist group with support across the left, narrowly missed approval by National Assembly lawmakers Monday afternoon, garnering 278 of the 287 votes needed to pass. The second motion, brought by the far-right National Rally, won just 94 votes in the chamber.
Macron’s centrist alliance has more seats than any other group in the lower chamber.
The speaker of the National Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet, said the failure of both votes means parliament has adopted the pension bill.
Yet this is not the end of the complex path to turn the bill into law. Opponents said they would ask the Constitutional Council to review the text before it is formally promulgated, opening the door to the possible rejection of articles within the measure if they are not in line with the constitution. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she would ask the council to censure it.
Macron, who has remained silent since his decision to push the bill through last week, will meet Tuesday morning with Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and the leaders of his centrist alliance.
After the first vote Monday, some leftist lawmakers called for Borne to resign.
“Only nine votes are missing … to bring both the government down and its reform down,” hard-left lawmaker Mathilde Panot said. “The government is already dead in the eyes of the French, it doesn’t have any legitimacy any more.”
The Senate, dominated by conservatives who back the retirement plan, approved the legislation last week.
The head of The Republicans’ lawmakers, Olivier Marleix, earlier explained why his group would reject the motions.
“We acknowledge the need for a reform to save our pension system and defend retirees’ purchasing power,” he said during the debate Monday afternoon. A minority of conservatives lawmakers strayed from the party line and voted in favor of the first motion.
Centrist lawmaker Charles de Courson, whose allies introduced the motion supported by the left, deplored the government’s decision to use a special constitutional power to skirt a vote on the pension bill last week.
“How can we accept such contempt for parliament? How can we accept such conditions to examine a text which will have lasting effects on the lives of millions of our fellow citizens?” he exclaimed.
France, like many richer nations, has a low birth rate and its citizens have longer life expectancy.
The tensions in the political arena have been echoed on the streets, marked by intermittent protests and strikes in various sectors, including transportation, energy and sanitation workers. Garbage in Paris has piled ever higher and reeked of rotting food on the 15th day of a strike by collectors. The three main incinerators serving the French capital have been mostly blocked, as has a garbage sorting center northwest of Paris.
On Monday, hundreds of mainly young protesters gathered by Les Invalides, the final resting place of Napoleon, to demonstrate against pension reform. Some trash bins were set on fire in early evening, but the protest was otherwise calm. Participants listened to the proceedings in the National Assembly through a channel broadcast on loudspeaker from a union van.
“The goal is to support the workers on strike in Paris … to put pressure on this government that wants to pass this unjust, brutal and useless and ineffective law,” said Kamel Brahmi, of the leftist CGT union, speaking to workers with a bullhorn at the Romainville sorting plant.
Some refineries that supply gas stations also are at least partially blocked, and Transport Minister Clement Beaune said on France-Info radio Monday that he would take action if necessary to ensure that fuel still gets out.
Opinion polls show a large majority of the French oppose raising the retirement age.
Economic challenges have prompted unrest across Western Europe, where many countries have low birthrates, leaving fewer young workers to sustain pensions for retirees. Spain’s leftist government joined with labor unions last week to announce a “historic” deal to save its pension system.
Spain’s Social Security Minister José Luis Escrivá said the French have a very different, unsustainable model. Spain’s workers already must stay on the job until at least 65 and won’t be asked to work longer — instead, their new deal increases employer contributions for higher-wage earners.
The reform in France also would require 43 years of work to earn a full pension at 64, otherwise workers would still have to wait until they turn 67.
Unions in France have called for new nationwide protests on Thursday to demand the government simply withdraw the retirement bill.
“I know the questions and concerns that this reform is raising. I know what it asks of many of our fellow citizens,” Borne said Monday. Macron vowed to push the pension plan through, she said, out of “transparency” and “responsibility,” because it is needed to keep the system from diving into deficit amid France’s aging population.
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Associated Press reporters Jeffrey Schaeffer and Thomas Adamson in Paris and Nicolas Garriga in Romainville, France, contributed to this report. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/french-govt-fights-to-survive-with-2-no-confidence-motions/ | 2023-03-21 11:13:41 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/french-govt-fights-to-survive-with-2-no-confidence-motions/ |
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The man who authorities said wounded two Newark police officers as they attempted to question him about a previous shooting was taken into custody Wednesday.
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II will hold a news conference later in the day to discuss the apprehension of Kendall Howard, 30, who was charged Tuesday with the attempted murder of the two officers.
The gunfire erupted Tuesday outside an apartment building in residential neighborhood about a mile west of Newark Liberty International Airport. Frightened residents were forced to remain inside as police blocked off nearby streets to search for the gunman.
One officer was shot in the leg. The other officer’s neck was grazed by a bullet that lodged in his shoulder, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said.
The two officers returned fire and the gunman fled into the apartment building, Baraka said. But the gunman managed to escape capture until his apprehension.
Police had responded about 1 p.m. after a citizen who had seen a flyer about a previous shooting called in a tip about the suspect’s possible identity, according to Baraka. Police were exiting the building when they encountered the suspect in the parking lot and, during an altercation, he pulled a gun and began shooting, the mayor said.
A video taken by a bystander and posted online appeared to show someone helping an officer off the ground and soon after, others in uniform helping the limping officer into a car.
Video taken from news helicopters showed police officers in tactical gear staging on streets in the neighborhood and searching on top of and around the base of at least one multistory apartment building.
Elijah Moore was in his bedroom when he heard gunshots ring through his neighborhood. He immediately moved away from the window after hearing what he said were “a lot of shots,” possibly more than a dozen.
“I didn’t know what to do, if they were getting into my building,” said Moore, 33.
He turned on the television where he learned more about the shooting. His panic subsided minutes later, he said, when he saw police swarming his neighborhood.
Authorities charged Howard with attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/ap-gunman-who-wounded-2-newark-police-officers-remains-at-large/ | 2022-11-02 19:16:01 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/ap-gunman-who-wounded-2-newark-police-officers-remains-at-large/ |
Bond set at $500,000 for man accused of killing 8-year-old boy in drunk driving crash
TOWN OF MERRILL, Wis. (WSAW/Gray News) – An 8-year-old boy was killed in a drunk driving crash Saturday in Wisconsin, according to officials.
The suspected drunk driver, 41-year-old John Lahti, has been charged with homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and causing injury while operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Lahti’s bond was set at $500,000.
According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol, Lahti’s pickup truck crossed the centerline while driving south on Highway 17 Saturday evening. It hit another pickup truck head-on.
Wisconsin State Patrol said four people were in the other truck, including the 8-year-old boy who died. The others included a 42-year-old man, a 37-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. Officials said the man and young girl were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the woman suffered critical injuries.
According to court documents, the boy was seated in the backseat on the passenger’s side at the time of the crash. He was rushed to Aspirus Merrill Hospital where the initial plan was to stabilize him, then airlift him to a specialized pediatric trauma facility. However, he died about an hour after arriving at the hospital.
A preliminary breath test showed Lahti blew a .290 BAC, more than 3.5 times the legal limit for driving. According to court documents, investigators located a liter brandy bottle that was slightly over half full. The cap was unsealed.
After being medically cleared, Lahti was arrested and taken to the Lincoln County Jail. His first court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 20.
Records show Lahti had a previous OWI conviction from 2004.
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Rebuilding public's trust in government requires good governance and celebrating often invisible successes
- Manuel P. Teodoro is an associate professor of public affairs at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison.
- He notes many citizens have little to no trust in government at all levels.
- A forum at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison will focus on rebuilding trust.
- Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card and journalist and professor Melissa Harris-Perry will speak at the event.
The tricky thing about being a champion for good governance is that good governance is often invisible.
When roads are well maintained, when businesses in a community flourish, when hospitals and emergency services are trustworthy, and when drinking water is clean and safe, we tend to not think about it. There are no squeaky wheels to grease, so we take for granted the modern marvels of public administration.
To complicate matters further, most governance takes place outside of the explicitly political world that tends to make the headlines. Yes, legislatures pass laws, executives issue orders, judges make decisions, and diplomats negotiate. But public policy really happens through administration.
Education policy happens when a teacher grades a paper or disciplines a child. Immigration policy happens when a foreign service officer issues a visa or an Immigration & Customs Enforcement agent detains a migrant. Health policy happens when a nurse administers a vaccine, or a doctor recommends a treatment. Regulatory policy happens when an inspector certifies a restaurant or aircraft.
These routine but critical moments in public administration typically go unnoticed. It’s only when potholes proliferate, businesses shutter, emergency services face delays, or water is tainted and dangerous that many of us think about public administration at all. It’s unfortunate but it’s human nature. Psychologists call this tendency negativity bias. We’re hard-wired, it seems, to focus on the negative. There’s value to this cognitive bias. It’s how we identify dangers and collectively turn attention to pressing matters.
Much of my work as a professor in the UW–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs focuses on water policy, and so the most egregious recent example of this for me is Jackson, Mississippi’s water crisis. Jackson’s plight is, at its core, a failure of governance. Leaders at every level were incentivized to ignore water infrastructure problems for many years until disaster ensued. Regulatory officials tolerated drinking water violations in Mississippi’s capital city for decades. When things came to a head last summer and water became truly undrinkable for a city of 150,000 where more than 80% of the residents are Black, national attention was rightfully aimed in the city’s direction. I can only hope the attention ultimately leads to a systemic overhaul that results in a clean, sustainable water supply for the residents of Jackson.
While we need to urgently identify and address critical breakdowns in public services, a major upshot of these crises is that they diminish the public’s trust in government. Things can then spin out in a vicious cycle that my co-authors and I discuss in our new book, “The Profits of Distrust: Citizen-Consumers, Drinking Water, and the Crisis of Confidence in American Government.”
Countless invisible successes of public administration go unnoticed while the few failures are elevated, sometimes becoming self-fulfilling prophecies and leading to additional failures. This phenomenon can threaten the legitimacy of the government and the strength of our democracy. We’re seeing this play out currently. According to a policy poll we conducted at La Follette in 2021, 32% of Wisconsinites have little or no confidence in local government, 51% have little or no confidence in state government, and a staggering 61% have little or no confidence in the federal government. Across the country, trust in government fell 30 points from 2001 to 2020 according to the Pew Research Center. My research connects this declining trust to the quality of basic services like tap water: to trust tap water is to trust the government. During this time of declining trust in government, U.S. consumption of bottled water has skyrocketed.
At the La Follette School of Public Affairs, we acknowledge the importance of trust between citizens and government. While identifying public policy challenges, we also recognize the need to understand public administration successes. For this reason, I’m excited to serve as the chair of the 2023 La Follette Forum on March 1 in Madison. This year’s theme is, “All Policy is Implementation.” We will dive into real-world examples of successful implementation strategies and effective collaboration across sectors and levels of government in every corner of Wisconsin.
More: See details of the La Follette forum and register for the event
Attendees will have the chance to hear solution-based discussions from more than 30 experts and Wisconsin-based panelists and take part in small group discussions. Three main sessions will examine successful responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss how to ensure that diverse voices are represented in decision-making, and demonstrate examples of collaborating across levels of government to combat substance abuse. Breakout panels will take up housing, infrastructure development, eliminating lead contamination, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and renewable energy.
Andrew Card, former White House Chief of Staff under President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush will kick off the event as the morning keynote speaker. The forum will close with a keynote address by Melissa Harris-Perry, former MSNBC host and Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University.
Far from the cameras and headlines, away from press conferences and courtrooms, critical but often-overlooked people and processes determine whether public policy succeeds or fails. Trust between citizen and state is forged or broken in the everyday performance of public agencies. And it’s all largely invisible to most citizens.
That’s why we’re excited to bring these ideas and processes to the foreground in this year’s forum.
Because at all times, at every level of government, all policy is implementation.
Manuel P. Teodoro is an associate professor of public affairs at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at UW-Madison. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2023/02/13/forum-aims-to-explore-ways-to-restore-shaky-public-trust-in-government/69893686007/ | 2023-02-13 14:13:27 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2023/02/13/forum-aims-to-explore-ways-to-restore-shaky-public-trust-in-government/69893686007/ |
SAINT ANDREWS, Scotland — They’re often esteemed as the world’s best golf fans, rich in knowledge and empathy and respect, so they made great droves in the sunshine along the closing holes Friday, to fete a guy at 7 over par. They saw his chip on No. 16 trickle villainously backward into a green-front bunker toward another double bogey, and they reeled out loud. They saw him knock in an 8-foot par at No. 17, and they made a good boomlet. They saw him walk toward No. 18 against a backdrop almost too pretty to be reality, and soon they’d outdo themselves.
Their ovation for Tiger Woods poured in from two grandstands and one road and achieved a status that ovations seldom do: sustained.
“It got to me,” Woods would say.
They kept it going as fate and a tee time put Rory McIlroy over at the No. 1 tee right then, and McIlroy tipped his cap.
“I had a few tears,” Woods would say.
They wondered about the British Open rota and when Saint Andrews might get another turn and whether that turn would come soon enough to include Woods after his four knee surgeries, five back surgeries and the harrowing car crash of February 2021 that shattered bones in his right leg and ankle.
“I’m not retiring from the game,” Woods would say.
He, at 46, just doesn’t know what his bones and joints and the foreign hardware in his leg might permit by age 54 or whenever the Open makes it back to this birthplace of golf, so he had himself a maybe of a farewell after his 78 of Thursday and his 75 of Friday and his missed cut at his favorite course in the world.
He made the quick steps from the No. 17 green to the No. 18 tee as everyone else tried to grasp and photograph the moment, and as some complained about others blocking their photographs, and then he had himself a moment deeply Woods-ian. “No, I was just thinking about a 5-wood or a 3-wood,” he said, because of course he did.
“And Fitzy’s over there having a conversation; ‘Is it a 7-wood or a 3-wood?’” he said of playing partner Matt Fitzpatrick. “I’m over here having a conversation whether it’s a 5-wood or a 3-wood.”
Then they all whacked and got going and walked right into the sentiment. They walked toward the backdrop with the R&A clubhouse (built in 1853) and the Hamilton Grand (1895) tucked in back, the row of stone buildings on the right side. They walked toward the famed little Swilcan Bridge, the stone testament to simplicity that gets grouchy golfers crying. Two playing partners and three caddies all stopped to let Woods cross alone over the Swilcan Burn just as shepherds and sheep did with the help of the bridge 700 years ago, even as they lacked 15 major titles including two on this course, the course not being here quite yet then.
“I felt the guys stop,” Woods said, “and I looked around, ‘Where the hell is Joey (LaCava, his caddie)?’ He stopped back there, so I gave him the club. That’s when I started to realize, Hey. That’s when I started thinking about, The next time it comes around here I might not be around.”
Twenty-seven years had gone since the Friday when Arnold Palmer closed his British Opens here, and a 19-year-old Woods felt lucky to see Palmer tee off as Woods headed toward the range. Palmer reached the bridge at age 65, waved his visor with his left hand, stepped up almost backward as he acknowledged the fans, switched the visor to the right hand, waved more and strode on down.
Seventeen years had gone since the Friday when Jack Nicklaus closed his British Opens here while a 29-year-old Woods played four holes behind and heard the roars, already with a lead he took after nine holes and would keep for the closing 63. Nicklaus reached the bridge at age 65, gave a thumbs-up to the crowd at the right, went up, put his left foot on the side for a moment, waved toward the audience.
Woods reached the bridge at 46, and walked right on over, because of course he did.
Besides, the parallel was inexact.
“I’ll be able to play future British Opens, yes, but eight years’ time, I doubt if I’ll be competitive at this level,” said a man once a good bet to be contending in his 50s. “It’s a struggle just playing the three events I played this year. That in itself was something I’m very proud of. I was able to play these three events, considering what has transpired.”
Those three events went nine rounds — four at the Masters, three at the PGA Championship in Oklahoma, two here. It meant the event he craved the most, this one, he wound up playing the least. He marveled again at how the course “can be played in so many different ways,” and paid homage to the Scottish weather: “Again today, we had winter this morning and summer this afternoon.” He said, “I fought hard. And unfortunately I just could never turn it around. I struggled with the green speeds again today.”
But as he walked with the bridge behind, the world’s best golf fans had a balm for him, so they stood and let it build and let it stay going. “And then as I got into the shot — closer to the green, more into the hole — the ovation got louder and got — you could feel the warmth and you could feel the people from both sides,” he said. “Felt like the whole tournament was right there.”
“It gave me goose bumps,” Fitzpatrick said, perhaps a matter of contagion.
“The people knew,” Woods said, “that I wasn’t going to make the cut at the number I was. But the ovations got louder as I was coming home. And that to me was, it felt, just the respect. I’ve always respected this event. I’ve always respected the traditions of the game. I put my heart and soul into this event over the years.”
He said he has “zero” plans for the balance of the year. He reiterated that people can’t imagine the drudgery he underwent just to play nine big rounds. And he said his son might want to play here someday, so it’s lucky the father has an honorary membership to the R&A, even his own locker “when you walk in to the left here,” which he called “pretty neat.”
“And because of that,” he said, “I’m able to get a tee time.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/15/tiger-woods-st-andrews-british-open/ | 2022-07-15 18:17:10 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/07/15/tiger-woods-st-andrews-british-open/ |
SEATTLE (AP) — In a clubhouse with little experience of being in a playoff chase, Carlos Santana is the old guy that can be turned to for advice and guidance.
And sometimes he comes up with a clutch hit or two as a reminder he’s still pretty good player.
Santana snapped an 0-for-17 slump with a go-ahead two-run homer during Seattle’s three-run seventh inning, and the Mariners rallied to beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday.
“I trust Carlos in a number of different areas, certainly on the field, the pedigree and the experience level,” Seattle manager Scott Servais said. “I also trust him a lot in the clubhouse.”
Thanks to two tense, one-run victories, Seattle took two of three from New York for the second straight week to win the season series 4-2. The Mariners won 1-0 in 13 innings on Tuesday night. With the Yankees leading the AL East and Seattle in the first AL wild-card spot, the teams could meet again in the playoffs.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 45th homer of the season for the Yankees, who have lost eight of 10.
“I think they’re really good. They can pitch, obviously have some good starters, but their bullpen is about as good a bullpen as we faced,” New York manager Aaron Boone said of Seattle. “They can mix and make, they got right and left in their lineup. Obviously they’re going to get (Julio) Rodriguez back. That team certainly feels for real.”
Seattle has not lost a series to a team other than AL West-leading Houston since mid-June, when it dropped four of five to the Los Angeles Angels. Seattle is 10-10 since the All-Star break, a challenging stretch that including 13 games against Houston and New York.
Seattle improved to 27-14 in one-run games.
“I think we just play so many of them that we’re more comfortable in them than other teams,” said Seattle reliever Paul Sewald, who pitched the ninth for his 15th save. “Those guys blow people out all the time. Playoffs are going to be tight and we’re really good at one run games. We’re just comfortable playing in them.”
Kyle Higashioka hit a go-ahead, two-run homer on the 115th and final pitch from Seattle starter Robbie Ray in the seventh to snap a 19-inning scoreless streak for the Yankees, and Judge’s longball against Penn Murfee (3-0) made it 3-1 later in the frame.
Murfee then retired DJ LeMahieu and Anthony Rizzo, Diego Castillo pitched a perfect eighth, and Sewald worked the ninth.
Ray and New York starter Nestor Cortes were both terrific, following standout performances Tuesday night from the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole and the Mariners’ Luis Castillo.
Cortes struck out 10 and didn’t allow a hit until Sam Haggerty homered off the left-field foul pole with one out in the sixth.
“It was a fastball away I yanked into the bottom of the zone where he crushes the ball,” Cortes said. “Just a mistake pitch.”
Cortes was lifted after giving up consecutive singles to Ty France and Mitch Haniger to open the seventh. Haniger’s hit scored France to make it 3-2.
“He just couldn’t put those last two guys away,” Boone said.
Albert Abreu (2-2) struck out Eugenio Suarez but left a changeup in the middle of the plate and Santana didn’t miss, hitting his seventh home run since being acquired by Seattle in June.
“It’s a long season, up and down, but my head never gets down. I’m strong mentally. My mentality now is try to help my teammates finish strong.”
The 36-year-old Santana reached the playoffs in four seasons with Cleveland.
Ray allowed three hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out seven but walked a season-high five.
“I overheard it on the broadcast last night — that’s like a couple playoff teams going at it in a playoff series,” Ray said. That’s what it felt like. … It seemed like it was punch for punch, every single pitch, every single inning.”
ROSTER SHUFFLE
Seattle optioned OF/DH Kyle Lewis and LHP Brandon Bernardino to Triple-A Tacoma to clear roster spots for the return of Diego Castillo and utilityman Dylan Moore.
Lewis, the 2020 AL rookie of the year, struggled badly at the plate after returning from a concussion. Lewis was hitting .098 with 18 strikeouts in his previous 46 plate appearances.
“Kyle’s tool is the bat and it has been a struggle since he came back up here. Recently, the strikeout has crept in. I do think there’s a role for him on our club. But you need to be productive,” Servais said.
Seattle is also moving RHP Chris Flexen to the bullpen. The Mariners picked up a sixth starter when they acquired Luis Castillo at the trade deadline. Servais said Flexen may come back into the rotation later in the season as Seattle monitors the innings of rookie George Kirby.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: IF Matt Carpenter is expected to miss at least six weeks due to his fractured left foot suffered in Monday’s series opener. Carpenter saw a specialist in Seattle on Wednesday morning. … Rizzo returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games with lower back issues.
Mariners: Seattle remains hopeful CF Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will be activated off the injured list before Friday’s series opener in Texas. … SS J.P. Crawford was given the day off.
UP NEXT
Yankees: RHP Domingo German (1-2, 5.09 ERA) will start the opener of a three-game series at Boston on Friday.
Mariners: Seattle has not announced its rotation for the series at Texas that begins Friday.
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WILMINGTON, Del. — President Biden’s son Hunter is expected to appear in federal court here Wednesday morning to plead guilty to two minor tax crimes and admit to the facts of a gun charge.
Hunter Biden’s attorney has said that the long-running criminal investigation will be resolved once a judge signs off on the plea deal. But U.S. Attorney David Weiss — the lead prosecutor in the case and a holdover from the administration of President Donald Trump — has said that investigation is ongoing, suggesting that matters beyond the tax and gun issues are still under scrutiny.
The probe was opened in 2018, during the Trump administration, and has been a favorite talking point for Republican critics of President Biden and his family. Republican politicians have repeatedly accused Hunter Biden of broad wrongdoing in his overseas business deals and, since his father was elected, predicted that the Biden administration would be reluctant to pursue the case.
Papers filed in federal court in Wilmington when the plea agreement was reached in June indicate that Hunter Biden tentatively agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax charges of failure to pay in 2017 and 2018. A court document says that in both those years, Biden was a resident of D.C., received taxable income of more than $1.5 million and owed more than $100,000 in income tax that he did not pay on time.
Prosecutors plan to recommend a sentence of probation for those counts, according to people familiar with the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe elements of the case that are not yet public. Biden’s representatives have previously said that he eventually paid the IRS what he owed.
The second court filing is about the gun charge. In that case, the letter says, “the defendant has agreed to enter a Pretrial Diversion Agreement with respect to the firearm Information.” Handling the gun charge as a diversion case means Biden would not technically be pleading guilty to that crime.
Diversion is an option typically applied to nonviolent offenders with substance abuse problems. Hunter Biden has written and spoken openly about being addicted to cocaine during the years in which he is accused of the tax and gun crimes. People close to him, speaking on the condition of anonymity to talk candidly about a sensitive issue, said he sees the conclusion of the criminal case against him through the lens of an addict, hoping to use the guilty plea to admit to past mistakes, make amends for them and move on.
In all, prosecutors will recommend two years of probation and diversion conditions, the people familiar with the plea deal said. If Biden successfully meets the conditions of the diversion program, the gun charge will be removed from his record at the end of that period, these people said.
But even if the legal turmoil that has surrounded Hunter Biden for years is wrapped up, the political battle will continue in the form of congressional investigations, attacks via social media, and attempts to shape public opinion ahead of a presidential election year.
An IRS agent who supervised the investigation into Hunter Biden has told a congressional committee the Justice Department slowed and stymied the probe, whittling away the most serious evidence of alleged tax crimes, according to an interview transcript that lawmakers released days after the proposed plea deal became public.
The whistleblower’s testimony offered a host of new allegations, including a text message that Hunter Biden allegedly sent on July 30, 2017, that invoked his father — at that time a former vice president — as the younger Biden tried to get a business partner to fulfill some expected promise.
Attorney General Merrick Garland, a Biden appointee, has said that he stayed out of the criminal investigation and that Weiss had full authority to bring any charges he felt were necessary. The whistleblower told lawmakers Weiss indicated to the investigative team that his charging options were more limited.
Officials said Monday that Weiss is willing to testify to Congress about the investigation in the fall.
Hunter Biden separately last month settled a long-standing child support dispute with an Arkansas woman who is the mother of one of his children.
The president’s son and his allies recently have shown an increasing willingness to challenge his adversaries, at times against the wishes of those close to the president, according to people with knowledge of those conversations, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss them.
The younger Biden and his attorneys have filed a countersuit against the computer repair shop owner who said Biden dropped off his laptop and never claimed it. They have asked for congressional ethics actions to be taken against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who last week displayed sexually explicit images of Hunter Biden during a congressional hearing.
And they have waged battles with Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight Committee.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
Barrett and Viser reported from Washington. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/26/hunter-biden-plea-deal/ | 2023-07-26 09:52:50 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/26/hunter-biden-plea-deal/ |
By ELENA BECATOROS and JON GAMBRELL
Associated Press
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces kept up their barrage of southern Ukraine, hitting the major Black Sea port of Odesa with cruise missiles and bombarding the steelworks up the coast in Mariupol, where Ukrainian fighters remained trapped underground after the last civilians were brought out to safety.
Moscow was aiming to complete its conquest of Mariupol in time for Victory Day celebrations on Monday. But it was facing stiff resistance elsewhere.
In a sign of the unexpectedly effective defense that has sustained the fighting into its 11th week, Ukraine’s military flattened Russian positions on a Black Sea island that was captured in the war’s first days and has become a symbol of resistance.
Western military analysts also said a Ukrainian counteroffensive was advancing around the country’s second-largest city, Kharkiv. Ukraine’s military said retreating Russian forces destroyed three bridges on a road northeast of the city to try to slow the Ukrainian advance.
The largest European conflict since World War II has developed into a punishing war of attrition that has killed thousands of people, forced millions to flee their homes and destroyed large swaths of some cities.
Ukrainian leaders warned that attacks would only worsen in the lead-up to Victory Day, when Russia celebrates Nazi Germany’s defeat in 1945 with military parades. Russian President Vladimir Putin is believed to want to proclaim some kind of triumph in Ukraine when he addresses the troops on Red Square on Monday.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his people “embody the spirit of those who prevailed during the Second World War.” He accused Putin of trying “to twist history to attempt to justify his unprovoked and brutal war against Ukraine.”
“As war again rages in Europe, we must increase our resolve to resist those who now seek to manipulate historical memory in order to advance their own ambitions,” Blinken said in a statement as the United States and United Kingdom commemorate the Allied victory in Europe.
The most intense fighting in recent days has been in eastern Ukraine, where the two sides are entrenched in a fierce battle to capture or reclaim territory. Moscow’s offensive there has focused on the Donbas, where Russia-backed separatists have been fighting since 2014.
The governor of the Luhansk region, one of two that make up the Donbas, said a Russian strike destroyed a school in the village of Bilogorivka where 90 people were seeking safety in the basement. Gov. Serhiy Haidai, who posted pictures of the burning rubble on Telegram, said 30 people were rescued. The emergency services later reported that two bodies had been found and more could still be buried under the rubble. Rescue work was suspended overnight but was to resume on Sunday.
Haidai also said two boys aged 11 and 14 were killed by Russian shelling in the town of Pryvillia, while two girls aged 8 and 12 and a 69-year-old woman were wounded.
Moscow also has sought to sweep across southern Ukraine both to cut off the country from the sea and create a corridor to the breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria, long home to Russian troops. But it has struggled to achieve those objectives.
On Saturday, six Russian cruise missiles fired from aircraft hit Odesa, where a curfew is in place until Tuesday morning. Videos posted on social media showed thick black smoke rising over the Black Sea port city as sirens wailed.
The Odesa city council said four of the missiles hit a furniture company, with the shock waves and debris badly damaging high-rise apartment buildings. The other two missiles hit the Odesa airport, where the runway had already been taken out in a previous Russian attack.
Air raid sirens sounded several times early Sunday, the city council said.
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Ukraine targeting Russian-held Snake Island in a bid to impede Russia’s efforts to control the Black Sea. An image taken early Saturday by Planet Labs PBC showed that most of the island’s buildings had been destroyed by Ukrainian drone attacks, as well as what appeared to be a Serna-class landing craft against the island’s northern beach.
The image corresponds with a Ukrainian military video showing a drone striking the Russian vessel, engulfing it in flames. Snake Island, located some 35 kilometers (20 miles) off the coast, figured in a memorable incident early in the war when Ukrainian border guards stationed there defied Russian orders to surrender, purportedly using colorful language.
In Mariupol, Ukrainian fighters made a final stand against a complete Russian takeover of the strategically important city, which would give Moscow a land bridge to the Crimean Peninsula, annexed from Ukraine during a 2014 invasion.
Satellite photos shot Friday by Planet Labs PBC showed vast devastation at the sprawling Azovstal seaside steel mill, the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the city. Buildings had gaping holes in the roofs, including one under which hundreds of fighters were likely hiding.
After rescuers evacuated the last civilians Saturday, Zelenskyy said in his nightly address that the focus would turn to extracting the wounded and medics: “Of course, if everyone fulfills the agreements. Of course, if there are no lies.”
He added that work would also continue Sunday on securing humanitarian corridors for residents of Mariupol and surrounding towns to leave.
The situation at the plant has drawn the world’s attention, with the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross desperately trying to organize evacuations.
In recent days, fighters inside described bringing out small groups of civilians who had been hiding there for weeks. The fighters said via social media that both they and the Russians had used a white flag system to halt fighting in order to get civilians out.
But Russian forces have intensified fire on the mill with mortars, artillery, truck-mounted rocket systems, aerial bombardment and shelling from the sea, making evacuation operations difficult.
Three Ukrainian fighters were reportedly killed and six more wounded during an evacuation attempt Friday. Capt. Sviatoslav Palamar, the deputy commander of the Azov Regiment, said his troops had waved white flags, and he accused Russian forces of firing an anti-tank weapon at a vehicle.
It remains unclear what will happen to the estimated 2,000 fighters at Azovstal, both those still in combat and the hundreds believed to be wounded. In recent days the Ukrainian government has been reaching out to international organizations to try to secure safe passage for them. The fighters have repeatedly vowed not to surrender.
Zelenskyy said officials were trying to find a way to evacuate them. He acknowledged the difficulty, but said: “We are not losing hope, we are not stopping. Every day we are looking for some diplomatic option that might work.”
Russian forces have probed the plant and even reached into its warren of tunnels, according to Ukrainian officials.
Kharkiv, which was the first Soviet capital in Ukraine and had a prewar population of about 4 million, remained a key target of Russian shelling in the northeast. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Saturday that the Russian military also hit large shipments of weapons from the U.S. and other Western countries with Iskander missiles in the region. His claims couldn’t be independently verified.
But Western military analysts said Ukrainian forces were making progress in securing positions around the city. The Ukrainian military said it retook control of five villages and part of a sixth.
A Washington-based think tank, the Institute for the Study of War, said Ukraine may be able to push Russian forces out of artillery range of Kharkiv in the coming days, providing a respite for the city and an opportunity to build the defenders’ momentum “into a successful, broader counteroffensive.”
Zelenskyy expressed outrage at Russian missile attacks that destroyed a museum in the Kharkiv region and hit Odesa, “where almost every street has something memorable, something historical.” He said Russian forces have destroyed or damaged about 200 cultural heritage sites.
“Every day of this war, the Russian army does something that leaves you speechless,” he said. “But then the next day it does something that makes you feel this way in a new way.”
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine. Yesica Fisch in Bakhmut, David Keyton in Kyiv, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Lolita C. Baldor in Washington and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Age group that lost the most money to scammers last year may surprise you
Scammers target everyone, and you may be surprised by the age group that lost the most money to scammers in 2022: 18- to 24-year-olds.
That's according to the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker Risk Report.
Their median dollar loss was $220.
The median dollar loss for all age groups combined was $171.
The scams that are the riskiest for the 18-24 age group are employment scams.
Employment scams promise work-from-home jobs, high wages and flexible opportunities.
For example, you're hired to work from home, and you receive a check for home office equipment.
After the check arrives, the scammer poses as the employer and asks you to wire or electronically transfer the money to cover the costs.
Once you send the money, you learn the check is bad. You must now cover the money you transferred.
To avoid employment scams:
- Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true and on-the-spot offers.
- Always do background research on the job offer.
- Be on the lookout for those fake check scams. | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/age-group-lost-most-money-to-scammers/43607626 | 2023-04-15 20:15:39 | 0 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/age-group-lost-most-money-to-scammers/43607626 |
Kadary Richmond is a soft-spoken guy by nature, but he has the talent and makeup to be Seton Hall’s “alpha male,” former Pirates star Jared Rhoden says.
In his last two games, the 6-foot-6 Brooklyn native is averaging 22.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Seton Hall (7-6, 0-2 Big East) desperately needs Richmond to keep that up heading into Tuesday night’s game at Marquette (8 p.m., FS1). | https://www.nj.com/setonhall/2022/12/kadary-richmond-can-be-the-alpha-male-seton-hall-desperately-needs-former-star-says.html | 2022-12-26 14:45:16 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/setonhall/2022/12/kadary-richmond-can-be-the-alpha-male-seton-hall-desperately-needs-former-star-says.html |
None of the United States’ four entrants in the men’s 800 meters made it out of their respective heats on Wednesday at the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.
Reigning world champion Donavan Brazier faded badly in the final half-lap of his 800 heat and failed to advance to the semifinals. Brazier, who trains with the Portland-based Union Athletics Club, finished sixth in his heat, crossing the line in 1 minute, 46.72 seconds.
“It’s extremely disappointing,” Brazier told NBC’s Lewis Johnson afterward, adding that he planned to have foot surgery in a week to address a nagging injury.
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For various reasons, it was a similar story for the other three U.S. hopefuls in the men’s 800.
American Bryce Hoppel encountered some pushing and shoving while in the pack of his heat. Hoppel finished fifth in his heat but said he would ask Team USA about filing a protest over how physical things got during the race. There was no immediate word on whether a protest was filed or whether there was any resolution.
Brandon Miller finished his heat in 1:47.29 to place fifth, also failing to qualify for the semifinals.
That left the United States’ hopes in the event to Jonah Koech, who crossed the line in second place in his heat in 1:44.62. But then Koech was disqualified, apparently after impeding another runner while passing him on the second lap of the race.
Koech’s disqualification was particularly tough for Team USA because he had posted the second-fastest time of the day.
Canada’s Marco Arop had the fastest time, at 1:44.56.
The semifinals are set for Thursday.
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NEW YORK (WWTI) – For the fifth year in a row Century Link has uncovered which states have the most Christmas spirit.
In the Century Link report, Christmas spirit was measured with custom-weighted percentages.
The report also used Pollfish to survey 1,000 Americans on attitudes and habits around celebrating Christmas, with data gathered in September 2022.
Percentages to assign rankings are:
- 29%: Google searches for, “Christmas movies” and “Gingerbread houses”;
- 28%: Google Shopping trends for, “Wrapping paper”, “Christmas cards”, “Christmas ornaments”, and “Elf on a Shelf”;
- 14.5%: Christmas music streaming;
- 7%: Tweets about Christmas during December 2021;
- 21.5%: Christmas-related cultural markers;
- 7%: Number of Christmas tree farms per capita; and
- 14.5%: Charitable giving in the last documented tax year.
New York comes in at number 48 on the list with a bit of Scrooge or Grinch-like quality, but the Empire State comes in at the top of the list for most tax-deductible charitable giving, ranked third, with Texas coming in second and California in first, according to the IRS.
The full 2022 Christmas spirit list ranked from most to least:
Century Link’s report also includes the follow statistics:
- Happiness is the strongest emotion people feel about Christmas with 57% saying it’s the one time of year they get to see loved ones.
- A belief in Santa: most say they stopped believing between the ages of 5 and 9.
- Holiday plans are broken down by generation with 31% of Gen Z and 33% of Millennials planning to host family at home, while 37% of Gen X and 47% of Baby Boomers plan to stay home and have no visitors.
- Christmas since the COVID-19 pandemic: 43% haven’t changed the way they spend the holiday and 30% report making a more significant effort to see family.
- Keeping Christmas Traditions: most Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X plan to keep the same traditions, while 50% of Boomers keep fewer traditions than before.
Christmas spending is also broken down by generation in the report with 33% of Gen Z and 30% of Millennials spending more, 41% of Gen X spending less and 29% of Baby Boomers spending far less-but an equal amount is spending slightly more.
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RICHMOND, Va., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Micro-Farms, Inc., the leading manufacturer of automated indoor vertical farms, today announced the launch of its all-new Micro-Farm, the Galleri.
The Galleri Micro-Farm features an innovative easy-to-clean tray, a water temperature control system, a full-glass enclosure, and an improved sensor array. Together with the BabylonIQ automated growing system and companion mobile app, it is now easier than ever for customers to experience the art of growing food on-site sustainably.
"I'm excited to see our vision of making farming so simple, that it's within anyone's reach, come true," says Alexander Olesen, CEO & Co-Founder. "Whether you are a chef looking for year-round greens, a college student looking for healthy options, or a senior-living operator desiring engaging clean produce options, our users love the elegance and ease-of-use only a Babylon Micro-Farm can provide."
The Galleri is a sophisticated solution to on-site farming.
The Galleri farm delivers powerful tools at the customer's fingertips via the BabylonIQ system. The system automates the entire process of growing produce through a series of sensors, lights, air channels, nutrients, cameras, and irrigation to provide year-round harvesting opportunities to clients anywhere. The Galleri Micro-farm adds new algae mitigation and temperature controls to the existing array of technologies designed to monitor the health and vitality of the plants.
Customer satisfaction is key to the success of Babylon. According to Babylon, clients want an elegant public-facing farm that requires minimal cleaning time. Customers also want the most sustainable options available. The new Farm's anti-spill removable GrowServetm trays make it simple to harvest comfortably at a table and clean in a dishwasher. Their ingenious trays combine compostable grow mediums and clever material use resulting in a 55% reduction in plastics, 33% reduction in harvest and clean times, and 100% compostable harvest scraps.
Customer support is the secret to Babylon's success. Every customer has access to automated remote management, a digital support library, and real people for a full-service solution that is proactive instead of reactive. The app alerts them, along with step-by-step instructions and videos, when to plant, transplant, clean, and harvest. As part of the subscription service, each customer gets the BabylonBoxtm which includes seeds, nutrients, app access, and other supplies sent right before their next planting cycle.
Early reception has been phenomenal. Over 80 farms have been installed to date with hundreds more slated to be installed in the coming months across the US. Aramark, LinkedIn, Compass and Sodexo are some of Babylon's food-service industry partners.
"We love our Babylon Micro-Farm, our students love the knowledge that their food was grown just a few feet away," said Julia Danisewicz, RD Aramark/VCU. "As a dietician, it is exciting to see a university like VCU value sustainable, pesticide-free food choices for its students. I didn't have a green thumb before working with the farm, but it is so easy to use that now I feel like a pro."
Babylon Micro-Farms builds its farms in-house at its facility in the Scott's Addition neighborhood of Richmond, VA. Babylon has developed patented technology to power our indoor farms and farming service. Our service enables businesses and communities to have a year-round supply of ultra-fresh produce at the touch of a button. We have a significant impact on our customer base, which includes global leaders like Aramark, Compass, Sodexo, along with many schools, hospitals, and senior care facilities.
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MINNEAPOLIS — (AP) — The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families.
A Michigan jury determined on Tuesday that a handwritten document by Franklin that was found in her couch after her 2018 death was a valid will. It was a critical turn in a dispute that has turned her sons against each other. And it ended in victory for Kecalf and Edward Franklin, whose lawyers had argued that papers dated 2014 should override a 2010 will discovered in a locked cabinet at the Queen of Soul's home in suburban Detroit.
Legal experts say the fight could have been avoided if Franklin had had a formal will drafted by an experienced attorney who could have ensured that it specified what should become of her money, property and other possessions — and that it would hold up in court. And they say that lesson applies to other families, too. Here's a look at some of the issues involved:
DO I NEED A WILL?
Not necessarily, but estate lawyers strongly recommend them for most people to ensure that their wishes are carried out, and to avoid causing fights among their loved ones.
“Kids fighting after mom and dad pass is the oldest thing in the world,” said Patrick Simasko, who teaches elder law at Michigan State University's law school and has been following the Franklin case. “That's the last thing that mom and dad want. That's the takeaway. Prepare your estate plan so the kids won't fight after you pass away.”
Estate attorneys often recommend that their clients establish revocable trusts, which can keep the estate out of probate court. That can make the process much less expensive, but the laws vary from state to state.
CAN I DO IT MYSELF?
You can, but Franklin put her family through five years of expensive litigation that could have been avoided. Franklin was working with an attorney about a formal will from 2016-18, but nothing was finalized at the time of her death.
“There were a lot of open questions and we never resolved those open questions,” lawyer Henry Grix testified during the long-running litigation. "“She was quite ill and perhaps unable, really, to reach final intentions.”
Do-it-yourself software such as the popular Quicken WillMaker can cost as little as $99, but those programs can't customize a will to a family's unique circumstances and foresee all the potential pitfalls the way a good attorney could.
“People are sometimes pennywise and pound foolish, including people with decent amounts of money," said Josh Rubenstein, a New York attorney who heads the private wealth department at the nationwide law firm Katten. "But if you have enough money to leave to somebody, you have enough money to hire a lawyer and not do it yourself.”
And although Michigan accepts handwritten wills like Franklin's, many states don't.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE DIES WITHOUT A WILL?
Most states have laws covering how an estate should be divided when a person dies “intestate,” meaning without a will, as the vast majority of Americans do, Rubenstein said. But those laws just provide default formulas for who gets what, and they vary from state to state.
Those formulas may not ensure that money, property and possessions get divided the way you want among your surviving relatives, nor do they guarantee who will be named the executor.
A case is point is how rock superstar Prince died without a will in 2016. Under Minnesota law, his estate had to be divided equally among his six surviving siblings, who have had plenty of disagreements since then. The court had to appoint an executor. Lawyers and the trust firm appointed by the court to manage the estate collected millions of dollars that otherwise could have gone to the heirs.
More than seven years after Prince's death, the case is only now finally winding down. It took until last year for all parties, including the IRS, to agree that Prince's estate was worth $156.4 million. All of the assets have been distributed except for around $1.4 million in tax refunds that are still coming, court filings show.
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Associated Press reporter Ed White contributed to this story from Pontiac, Michigan.
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The Biden administration is expected to announce on Wednesday an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine to fight Russia, according to a US official.
The package is expected to include shipments of additional howitzers, ammunition and coastal defense systems.
Speaking in Brussels, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the US and Ukraine are "working in lockstep to meet Ukraine's requests for new capabilities, especially its need for long-range fires, armor and coastal defense."
The latest weapons package comes as Ukraine's military is burning through its Soviet-era ammunition, while Ukrainian officials have pleaded with the West to send additional heavy weaponry as the war with Russia girds on. Western intelligence and military officials believe the war is at a critical stage that could determine the long-term outcome of the conflict, while Russia has amassed a significant artillery advantage around two key cities in eastern Ukraine.
The package is expected to include weapons and supplies that can be quickly shipped from existing US stockpiles as well as issuing new contracts for long term supplies for Ukraine.
Austin is meeting in Brussels Wednesday with a working group of nearly 50 countries to discuss the crisis.
The US has sent a number of weapons shipments to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February, increasing the capabilities that it's provided to Ukraine's military as the conflict has continued. Ukrainian officials, however, have been pushing for more heavy weaponry and have expressed frustrations that munitions appear to be trickling into the fight piecemeal.
Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said Tuesday that the country has only received 10% of the military assistance Kyiv has requested from the West.
"Whatever efforts we put, no matter how professional our army is, without the assistance of our Western partners Ukraine will not be able to win this war," Mailar said. | https://www.phillytrib.com/news/biden-administration-expected-to-announce-additional-1-billion-in-military-aid-for-ukraine/article_c26c60c4-d399-5b06-9f00-7405bce20d86.html | 2022-06-15 21:52:43 | 1 | https://www.phillytrib.com/news/biden-administration-expected-to-announce-additional-1-billion-in-military-aid-for-ukraine/article_c26c60c4-d399-5b06-9f00-7405bce20d86.html |
There is a very small rain/storm chance this evening for south-central Indiana. This will be driven by the heat of the day near the frontal boundary. There’s a better chance for storms Thursday ahead of a cold front. Thursday will be a very humid and warm day with dew point temperatures surging into the 70s and heat index values rising to the low and mid 90s. A few thunderstorms are possible during the morning but the primary concern for severe weather comes in the afternoon, ahead of the front. Damaging winds and large hail with be the primary threats with these storms, but a rotating storm can’t be ruled out. The eastern 2/3rds of the state will see the best dynamics for severe weather but all should be weather aware for severe storm potential.
Friday will be the best day of the week. In the wake of the cold front, temperatures will drop and humidity will be lower this weekend. So far the month of July has been mild and wet, with temperatures 0.4° below average, and precipitation 2.15″ above average. The 8-14 day outlook is indicating a strong probability for above average temperatures to return for the last week of July.
We’ll have a risk for severe storms Thursday.
Heavy rain is likely Thursday morning and again on Thursday evening.
After a dry start to the summer, July has been a wet month so far.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — They shared a bro handshake and a laugh or two on the first tee box. Then, the odd couple — Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka — started down the fairway in search of solutions for the biggest problem in golf.
On Thursday at the U.S. Open, it had nothing to do with Saudi-backed LIV Golf (Koepka’s tour) or the future of the PGA Tour (McIlroy’s). Rather, it was the eight-shot deficit they shared before they’d even put a tee in the ground.
McIlroy made some inroads. Koepka didn’t.
McIlroy shot 5-under 65 to pull within three of Xander Schauffele and Rickie Fowler, who, hours earlier, had finished up record-setting 62s at Los Angeles Country Club. McIlroy’s only bogey came on 18 — really it was a terrific save after not moving the ball an inch on his third shot from deep greenside rough.
Koepka spent most of the day in search of fairways during a 1-over 71 round that would be just fine on most opening days, but not this one.
The USGA’s pairing of Koepka and McIlroy — with Hideki Matsuyama added to the mix to presumably play peacemaker — caught the golf world’s eye.
How McIlroy felt about it was anyone’s guess. He canceled his pre-tournament news conference and didn’t stop for interviews after Round 1, which he finished in a tie for fifth. He and Koepka will play together again Friday afternoon.
The 34-year-old four-time major champion was the most outspoken defender of the PGA Tour when players started defecting for LIV Golf about a year ago. When the tour and the Saudi backers of LIV announced last week that they were ending hostilities and going into business together, McIlroy said he felt like “a sacrificial lamb” — a front man who espoused all that was good about the tour but wasn’t even given a heads-up before the deal was announced.
“Removing myself from the situation, I see how this is better for the game of golf. There’s no denying that,” he said last week. “But for me as an individual, yeah, there’s just going to have to be conversations that are had.”
Koepka was never as outspoken about his move to LIV, but when he won the PGA Championship last month, he blew holes in the theory that all the LIV guys went for the easy money because they didn’t have game anymore.
Koepka didn’t have his ‘A” game Thursday, though another LIV player, Dustin Johnson, made the point this time. He shot 6 under.
If there was any animosity between McIlroy and Koepka, two of the world’s best and most high-profile players, it didn’t show. They were joking as they stood between the putting green and the first tee box, and just before their names were announced, they clasped hands like good buddies. They bantered as they walked down the first fairway.
In the lead-in to the U.S. Open this week, Koepka said “I enjoy the chaos” that was consuming golf. He has collected all five of his majors since McIlroy won his most recent in 2014, and Koepka considers his ability to block the outside noise as a major advantage.
After sharing his thoughts at the Canadian Open last week, shortly after the news broke, McIlroy hasn’t said anything in public.
After Day 1 of the U.S. Open, he was letting his game do the talking, while Koepka left the course looking for answers.
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsors continue to show their support of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with annual renewals from partners including Cars.com, Powering Chicago, and Wintrust. Joining the show for the first time include Autel, ComEd, NASCAR, and Travel Texas.
"We are thrilled to have Cars.com and Powering Chicago as premier partners of the show once again, and welcome our newest premier sponsor, Autel, as they engage with the Chicago Drives Electric EV track," said Jim OBrill, marketing and sponsorship director of the Chicago Auto Show. "All enjoy category exclusivity, custom branding packages, social media integration, media opportunities and more to help positively position these brands in front of consumers. It's an opportunity for these brands to engage with their core audience while highlighting new products and services."
Based in Chicago, Cars.com increased their longtime partnership to become a 2023 premier partner. They continue as the official map sponsor to help show-goers find their perfect match when car shopping. They will also have a branding presence with banners throughout the show and within the new Chicago Drives Electric Track as an official track sponsor. Cars.com will highlight their Best of Vehicles for 2023 awards onsite and online.
Powering Chicago returns for 2023 as a premier partner with an all-new EV Learning Center. Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County. Throughout the show, the learning center will host consumer workshops and stations where attendees can meet with experts. The area will also feature their mobile field trip truck, a 73' semi-truck and trailer outfitted with current and emerging electrical technology, including an EV charger.
New for 2023, Autel joins the show as a premier partner and official charging company of Chicago Drives Electric. Autel provides charging solutions for both residential, commercial, and fleet businesses. They will provide chargers for all the EVs running on the indoor test track along with an interactive exhibit where consumers can learn more about charging technology.
Also new for 2023, ComEd joins as an official sponsor and as the presenting sponsor of the Chicago Drives Electric indoor EV test track. To help customers make informed decisions as they navigate the emergent EV industry, ComEd offers a variety of resources and information including an online toolkit. A team will be present onsite throughout the show.
Wintrust also returns as an official sponsor and presenting partner of the Supercar Gallery, an area at the show featuring rare, exotic and ultra-high-performance sports cars. As in past years, Wintrust will host a contest on their website and via Chicago Auto Show social channels to give attendees the chance to go behind the glass and see vehicles like Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, McLaren and more up close with VIP access.
Joining the show from the south, Travel Texas invites attendees to explore the state's more than 79,000 miles of roads on a virtual road trip. In this choose-your-own-Texas experience, guests will pick from four road trip itineraries to drive behind the wheel of a stationary vehicle. Attendees will be immersed in stunning imagery and road trip planning inspiration, along with opportunities to grab giveaways and enter to win their very own Texas vacation.
For more information on Chicago Auto Show sponsorships, contact the Marketing and Sponsorships Director, Jim OBrill at jobrill@drivechicago.com.
About the Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the nation's longest running auto exposition in North America. The show is produced by the Chicagoland's new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which has staged the show since 1935. The 2023 public show is Feb. 11-20 at McCormick Place. For more information and the latest updates, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com or Facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow.com.
About the Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904 and located in Oakbrook Terrace, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is comprised of more than 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group's dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information, please visit www.CATA.info.
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SAN ANTONIO — One man was arrested after Bexar County deputies and SWAT teams were called to the scene of a standoff on the west side Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff's office.
The standoff unfolded along the 7100 block of Timbercreek Drive, after the suspect bailed out of a vehicle pursuit and fled inside a residence.
A law enforcement official said he believed the man was driving recklessly and then failed to stop for a Bexar County deputy, sparking the chase.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Music played softly, almost imperceptibly, in the background of a hotel lounge where Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello talked about their songwriting collaboration, “Painted From Memory.”
Bacharach noticed, however, that it was the instrumental version of “The Look of Love,” his song popularized by Dusty Springfield. He mischievously asked, during their 1998 interview with The Associated Press, if Costello had arranged to play it. Nope. It wasn’t the first time he’d been interrupted by Bacharach’s work.
“It happens all the time,” Costello said.
That will surely happen again, too. The composer, who died at age 94 Wednesday in Los Angeles, left behind an indelible songbook that will long outlive him.
At its heart were the collaborations with songwriting partner Hal David and singer Dionne Warwick, 19 of them Top 40 hits.
“Anyone Who Had a Heart.” “Walk on By.” “I Say a Little Prayer.” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” “Alfie.”
The work extended far beyond that, every title a memory and invitation to break out into song — even if you can’t carry a tune.
“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” “That’s What Friends Are For.” “What the World Needs Now.” “Always Something There to Remind Me.” “This Guy’s in Love With You.” “One Less Bell to Answer.” “I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself.”
“I’ve always been inclined to write romantic music, hopefully from the heart,” Bacharach said in that 1998 interview. “There are not a lot of up-tempo songs in my catalog.”
If you hear a flugelhorn, chances are you’re listening to a Burt Bacharach composition.
The work with Costello was a milestone long after the Top 40 charts had moved on, and is being celebrated in a box set being released March 3.
“I’m so sad to hear we’ve lost Burt Bacharach,” the English singer Badly Drawn Boy said on Twitter on Thursday. “Growing up in the ’70s, his music somehow penetrated my soul and has remained every since. When it comes to melodic songwriting, there’s never been anyone better.”
Bacharach’s songs were often categorized, even minimized, as “easy listening,” perhaps because so many flowed freely during a tumultuous time in the nation’s history. While the “Austin Powers” movies may have brought Bacharach’s music to the ears of younger listeners, the cheesy context did him no favors.
What may have been easy listening was usually quite complex, said Nathaniel Sloan, musicologist at the University of Southern California and co-host of the “Switched on Pop” podcast.
Bacharach would frequently stretch beyond pop conventions into odd time signatures, which would challenge musicians but usually go unnoticed by regular listeners. Sloan cited the way the beat changes in “I Say a Little Prayer,” later copped by OutKast for their hit “Hey Ya.”
Similarly, “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” is constructed to convey both the ominousness of life’s storms and the narrator’s confidence (“nothin’s worrying me”), he said.
Bacharach drew from classical and jazz music to enrich his harmonies, giving the music a memorable lushness. Think “This Guy’s in Love With You.”
“He told me he just didn’t want to do anything that was milquetoast,” said songwriter Daniel Tashian, one of the last musicians to work with Bacharach extensively. “He wanted to do something that got him excited, got him fired up.”
A debonair celebrity who married — and later divorced — actor Angie Dickinson, Bacharach seemed at ease with his musical talents compared to another 1960s genius, Brian Wilson, who often seemed tortured by them, Tashian said.
The Beach Boys songwriter was one of the first musicians to tweet a tribute to Bacharach after his death was announced on Thursday.
“Burt was a hero of mine and very influential on my work,” Wilson wrote.
Tashian released the collaboration “Blue Umbrella” with Bacharach in 2020 and is finishing up two new songs they released together. The Nashville-based composer, writer of the Kacey Musgraves hit “Slow Burn,” got to know Bacharach through a demo he recorded with another singer who sent it to him.
He believed Bacharach appreciated his talents and also took pity on him because Tashian couldn’t read music.
At one point in their collaboration, Tashian recorded a vocal that he knew wasn’t quite right, yet hoped the authenticity of the performance outweighed a few technical flaws.
Bacharach wasn’t buying it.
“There’s nothing wrong,” the veteran composer told him, “with a little bit of perfection.” | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-bacharach-leaves-behind-lush-trove-of-romantic-songs/ | 2023-02-10 14:57:40 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-bacharach-leaves-behind-lush-trove-of-romantic-songs/ |
Between the Amazon TV series The Rings of Power releasing in less than a month, the animated film War of the Rohirrim expected in 2024 and Hobbit hole-style homes becoming increasingly popular on AirBnB, it's clear Tolkien fans are having a moment. Joining the excitement is Drop, which today announced two new prebuilt, custom Lord of the Rings-themed keyboards shipping in time to live-blog your thoughts on the new show. I've been using both keyboards for about a week now, and as the resident Tolkien nerd at CNET, I have a lot to say about them.
It's been about nine months since Drop had Lord of the Rings fans all over the world gleefully emptying their bank accounts for a pair of incredible and officially licensed keycap sets themed in either the Elvish or Dwarvish languages from the books and movies. These keycaps offer an incredible amount of detail and customization, but if you're not already into custom-built keyboards these sets can be fairly intimidating. Lots of folks just want to buy a keyboard and use it, so today Drop is offering exactly that. Mechanically, these keyboards are a custom version of the Drop ENTR keyboard with Holy Panda X switches and Drop Phantom stabilizers. That means the keyboard has a nice audible clack to it but isn't so loud that the other people in the office or at home will have something to say about it. The keycaps themselves have a soft finish and a nice cupped surface so you'll be comfortably typing on it for hours without the fatigue associated with average keyboards.
Each of these USB-C keyboards is absolutely beautiful to look at and offers a few simple customizations in the box for some color variety. The custom etched designs on the right side of the keyboard are only available with this set, and not something that can be purchased separately if you already own the Lord of the Rings keycaps from last year. More impressive than the color tones and not-so-subtle nods to the books is how much work went into the language on the keys to be more than just the standard English words transliterated into Elven Tengwar or Dwarvish Cirth symbols. Many words on an English keyboard have no translation to a fantasy language conceived before computers, so things like Caps Lock become Pedi Caun, which is Cirth for "speak loud." The entire keyboard has translations like this, designed for the user to discover on their own.
A few days into playing with these keyboards I found myself admittedly confused by a lot of the language choices on the keyboards. I know what the English character A looks like as a Cirth rune, and that was not what I was seeing on the keyboard. That's because the goal of this keyboard translation was not to allow you to press a Cirth or Tengwar symbol on the keyboard and have the English transliteration appear on the screen, but to actually allow you to write in Cirth or Tengwar.
Like the keycap set before it, the characters you see on the keyboard line up with the Cirth and Tengwar computer fonts originally built by Daniel Steven Smith in 1998. Old school Tolkien fans may remember these fonts drew some conflict from the Tolkien Estate, which asked Smith to remove these unofficial fonts from his site, but they live on as the most complete font sets for Cirth and Tengwar available today by way of a host of free font sites. If you install one of those fonts and type as though you're writing for those languages instead of English, which you can see an example of here, you'll get some of the most accurate script possible from keyboard to screen.
Beautiful as these keyboards are, there are a few quirks. Drop's ENTR keyboard is backlit, but the keycaps themselves are not doubleshot keycaps that let light pass through. According to Drop, this is because the dye sublimation process used to make sure the keys stay as pretty as they are right now through years of use doesn't work well with doubleshot keycaps and a choice had to be made. The result is a nice accent light during the day but a keyboard that is not nearly as fun to look at when the lights are off.
My other issue with this keyboard is really more of a minor design dispute. The Elven keycap set includes a broken sword on the Return key which, if you ask any 10 people who have read The Lord of the Rings and seen the movies, would be identified as Bilbo's Sting and not Elendil's Narsil. According to Drop, this design decision came from a desire to be loyal to the books and not the movies. I don't agree this visual is more accurate than what was shown in the films -- they're both incorrect in different ways -- and for the most part, that's OK. Tolkien never offers a complete description of the sword in the books so both examples are artist interpretations. If I start going off about Oakeshott Typology and what makes a long sword different from a short sword in design, it would end up being a wholly different 2,000-word article that has nothing to do with these otherwise great keyboards.
If you're a Lord of the Rings fan and you've been looking for an excuse to add a wired mechanical keyboard to your computer, you're unlikely to find anything better than these anytime soon. The keys feel great, the colors and designs are exceptional, and this is one of the nicest-looking keyboards you're going to find without spending considerably more than the $200 Drop is asking for each of these. And after the explosive popularity of the original keycap set from last year, Drop assured me it's ready to deliver a significant volume of these with plans to ship by late September or early October, depending on when you order. | https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/drops-newest-keyboards-contain-secrets-for-lord-of-the-rings-fans-to-discover/ | 2022-08-16 16:24:20 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/drops-newest-keyboards-contain-secrets-for-lord-of-the-rings-fans-to-discover/ |
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey utility regulators used a controversial law Friday enabling them to bypass local authorities and grant approvals needed for an offshore wind project to proceed.
The state Board of Public Utilities granted Orsted, the Danish wind energy developer, approvals toward several easements and permits that authorities in Cape May County had refused to grant the company.
They used an amendment to New Jersey's offshore wind law passed in 2021 and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy removing most local control over where offshore wind projects come ashore. The law enables an offshore wind developer to apply to the utilities board for an order superseding local control over such projects.
“I just want to assure the public that we don't take these kinds of actions lightly,” said Joseph Fiordaliso, the board's president. “There has to be a definite public need for the board to even consider this kind of action. This is something that the majority of us believes will benefit the citizens of New Jersey."
Fiordaliso said the route of the proposed transmission line will not harm Ocean City or Cape May County aesthetically or economically. The power cable will run from wind turbines that the company says will be located 15 miles offshore and come ashore in Ocean City, where it will run underground along existing roadways and connect to the electrical grid at the site of the former B.L. England power plant in Upper Township.
The vote marked the second time the board acted under the amended law to grant approvals to Orsted when local officials had refused to do so. In Sept. 2022, the board granted the company an order superseding the authority of Ocean City in granting numerous wetlands and other environmental approvals for the same project.
Commissioner Dianne Solomon voted against the measure Friday, calling it “clearly a contentious matter,” adding she believes the board erred in overriding Ocean City's authority in September.
“We should be seeking more information, not less,” she said.
In its petition to the board, Ocean Wind said it had tried numerous times to obtain approvals directly from Cape May County officials.
“After all the discussions, meetings, and letters exchanged by Ocean Wind and Cape May County, there has been no indication that the county will voluntarily provide Ocean Wind with any of the necessary approvals or consents for environmental permitting, or the required easements,” the applicants wrote.
The project, one of three approved so far for the waters off southern New Jersey, still needs numerous additional state and federal approvals.
The law angered many Jersey Shore communities and residents who objected to their leverage over offshore wind projects being taken away. But state lawmakers defended the law as necessary to ensure that such projects can be completed and help New Jersey move away from the burning of fossil fuels to generate energy.
Officials with Cape May County and Orsted did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.
The most commonly voiced objections from opponents include the unknown effect hundreds or even thousands of wind turbines might have on the ocean, fears of higher electric bills as costs are passed on to consumers, and a sense that the entire undertaking is being rushed through with little understanding of what the consequences might be.
Recently, offshore wind opponents have seized on the deaths of ten whales that have washed ashore in New Jersey and New York since December to demand investigations into whether ocean floor preparation work for offshore wind projects caused the animals' deaths. The most recent death came Friday in New York's Rockaway Beach.
Two Republican Congressmen from New Jersey said Friday they are introducing legislation to pause work on all current offshore wind projects, prohibit future ones, and investigate the environmental approval process for such projects.
But the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said last month there is no evidence that offshore wind projects have had anything to do with the whale deaths.
“I want to be unambiguous: There is no information supporting that any of the equipment used in support of offshore wind development could directly lead to the death of a whale,” Benjamin Laws, deputy chief for permits and conservation with NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources, said during a Jan. 18 media briefing. “There are no known connections between any offshore wind activities and any whale strandings.”
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The NFL’s offseason quarterback reshuffling continued Monday as the league’s negotiating period for free agents got underway. The biggest name to change teams is former 49ers signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo, who is expected to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the negotiations confirmed.
Garoppolo’s contract with the Raiders, once formalized, reportedly will be worth about $67.5 million over three seasons. He will replace Derek Carr, who previously was released by the Raiders and signed with the New Orleans Saints.
The Houston Texans also had been mentioned as a contender to sign Garoppolo, who spent the past six seasons with the 49ers after three seasons with the Patriots. He helped the Niners reach the Super Bowl in the 2019 season.
He remained with the 49ers on a revised deal this past season and inherited the starting job when Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 2. But Garoppolo, after making 10 starts, had his season ended by a foot injury and was replaced by rookie Brock Purdy, who suffered an elbow injury during the 49ers’ loss in the NFC championship game in Philadelphia.
Many teams and players began putting significant deals in place. Free agent linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tentatively agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Chicago Bears, a person familiar with those negotiations confirmed.
Barring any last-minute snags, Edmunds will leave the Buffalo Bills when the deal can become official Wednesday and will be part of the upgrades being made by the Bears.
Edmunds is a standout who was selected to two Pro Bowls in his five seasons with the Bills. He topped 100 tackles in each season.
The Bears reportedly also lined up free agent deals Monday with linebacker T.J. Edwards and guard Nate Davis. That comes after they agreed Friday to a trade with the Carolina Panthers that will send the top overall choice in next month’s NFL draft to Carolina for a haul of draft picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore.
General Manager Ryan Poles continues to be active as he attempts to improve a team that went 3-14 last season in Matt Eberflus’s first season as coach.
One prominent free agent stayed in place, as center Jason Kelce opted to return for a 13th season with the Eagles.
Kelce announced Monday that he intends to play another NFL season. He is unsigned at this point, but he is not expected to seek a move to another team in free agency after spending his entire career with Philadelphia. The Eagles now can proceed to work out a new contract with him.
He is coming off a season in which he was selected to the Pro Bowl for a sixth time, was named first-team all-pro for a fifth time and faced his brother Travis, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, in the Super Bowl.
“I have put much thought into whether it makes sense to play another season,” Jason Kelce wrote on Twitter. “After talking it over with my wife and many other friends and family, I have decided to return for another year. Thank you to all my supporters and detractors for fueling me, I ain’t … done yet!” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/03/13/nfl-free-agency-jimmy-garoppolo/ | 2023-03-14 00:32:09 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/03/13/nfl-free-agency-jimmy-garoppolo/ |
2-Story Creative in Walker’s Point seldom says no to a client. Regardless of budget constraints or big ideas, owner and founder Ellen Homb and her entire team work to make seemingly impossible projects doable, from social media to ad campaigns, to content strategy development and much more. For over 25 years 2-Story Creative has brought high quality work to prominent Milwaukee area businesses and organizations.
Starting out as an art director at a public relations firm, Ellen Homb’s talent, ambition, and eye for all things creative allowed her to make a name for herself. With a rapidly growing business, Homb started 2-Story Creative producing one-of-a-kind work with a never say no philosophy. “From 1990 to 1994, I built my business via my freelancing. It got to the point where I needed to make a decision. In ‘94 I decided to pull the plug and started out on my own,” says Homb. “In 1999 it got to the point where I needed help. I moved into an office space and hired my first part-time employee, and it just started growing from there. Business grew from the time we moved into the office space.”
Now, almost 20 years later, 2-Story Creative has an impressive list of services and some of Milwaukee’s biggest clients, including “The Hop,” General Mitchell International Airport, the Zoo, Telguard and many more.
For Homb, staying in the city is an important part of her business intentions. “We love the neighborhood. I am very committed to the city. The business has been located in Walker’s Point since 1999. We moved into our building in 2007, and we’ve been here ever since,” says Homb. “We grew the business to be full-service as I started surrounding myself with great people. Now, our offerings are anything from PR to social media to full-blown ad campaigns and web design.”
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As a small woman-owned business enterprise, 2-Story keeps its services client entered. Homb’s “hire up” philosophy has resulted in a staff of people that aren’t only talented, but that make a great team. The product is a fun, casual yet energizing environment that creates great projects. “I have always made sure I surround myself with a staff that, in my eyes, are smarter than me and more talented than me. If you surround yourself with really good people from a professional perspective, but also with high ethics and moral perspective, it’s going to lift everybody up. It’s going to lift the company up” says Homb.
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“Because we act as a team, we make sure that when we bring someone on board it’s going to be a good fit with the entire group. Additionally, I make sure that everyone knows what’s happening on a daily basis so we can make decisions as a group.”
2-Story offers a wide range of creative services. “2-Story is a small advertising, marketing and communications firm. We offer services from advertising and marketing campaigns, concept and design, television and radio, video production and animation, and digital marketing to web development. If a client needs something, we’re able to do it.”
Homb’s long and successful career as a business owner is a testament to her talent, hard work, and dedication. “I’ve been really lucky. I attribute my success to surrounding myself with
good people,” says Homb. “The favorite part of my job is when we’re working with a client to get their message out – we can be proud of what we’ve created when the client sees results.”
2-Story Creative is located at 641 W. National Avenue in Walker’s Point. For more information on services offered, visit 2-story.com. | https://shepherdexpress.com/her-story/ellen-homb-built-2-story-creative-from-the-ground-up/ | 2023-01-27 20:47:55 | 1 | https://shepherdexpress.com/her-story/ellen-homb-built-2-story-creative-from-the-ground-up/ |
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Cin_FG McPherson 34, 5:01. Drive: 17 plays, 63 yards, 7:49. Key Plays: Mixon 3 run on 3rd-and-1; Burrow 3 pass to Hurst on 3rd-and-2; Burrow 6 pass to Hurst on 3rd-and-5; Burrow 12 pass to Irwin; Burrow 17 pass to Chase.
Cin_Mixon 1 run (McPherson kick), 1:11. Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:38. Key Plays: Bates 4 interception return to Baltimore 48; Burrow 22 pass to Boyd on 3rd-and-10; Burrow 12 pass to Boyd.
Cin_Chase 26 pass from Burrow (McPherson kick), 14:12. Drive: 3 plays, 32 yards, 00:43. Key Play: Hilton 5 interception return to Baltimore 32.
Bal_Drake 4 run (Tucker kick), 1:57. Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 4:08. Key Plays: A.Brown 28 pass to Likely; A.Brown 15 pass to Kolar; A.Brown 12 pass to Likely on 3rd-and-9.
Cin_Ossai 0 fumble return (McPherson kick), :30.
Bal_FG Tucker 26, 10:34. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 00:52.
Cin_FG McPherson 26, 6:27. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:07. Key Plays: Burrow 33 pass to Mixon; Burrow 20 pass to Chase; Burrow 6 pass to Boyd on 3rd-and-8.
Bal_FG Tucker 51, 1:59. Drive: 12 plays, 42 yards, 4:28. Key Plays: A.Brown 14 pass to Kolar on 3rd-and-11; A.Brown 11 pass to Robinson.
Bal_FG Tucker 27, 12:17. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 3:40. Key Plays: A.Brown 12 pass to Wallace; A.Brown 32 pass to Watkins on 3rd-and-8; A.Brown 22 pass to Likely.
A_65,849.
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RUSHING_Baltimore, Drake 16-60, Hill 7-34, Edwards 4-16. Cincinnati, Mixon 11-27, Perine 6-18, Burrow 3-10.
PASSING_Baltimore, Brown 19-44-2-286. Cincinnati, Burrow 25-42-0-215.
RECEIVING_Baltimore, Likely 8-103, Kolar 4-49, Watkins 2-79, Robinson 2-24, Drake 2-19, Wallace 1-12. Cincinnati, Chase 8-86, Boyd 5-51, Mixon 5-41, Hurst 4-14, Irwin 1-12, Higgins 1-7, Perine 1-4.
PUNT RETURNS_Baltimore, Proche 1-8. Cincinnati, Taylor 2-12.
KICKOFF RETURNS_Baltimore, Hill 2-51. Cincinnati, T.Williams 2-48.
TACKLES-ASSISTS-SACKS_Baltimore, Smith 12-4-0, M.Williams 5-2-0, Queen 4-1-0, Worley 4-1-0, Hamilton 3-1-0, Madubuike 3-0-0, Humphrey 2-0-0, Robinson 2-0-0, D.Williams 2-0-0, Clark 1-2-0, Jones 1-1-0, Pierre-Paul 1-1-0, B.Washington 1-1-0, Ojabo 1-0-1, Likely 1-0-0, Urban 1-0-0, Houston 0-1-.5, Oweh 0-1-.5. Cincinnati, Apple 6-0-0, L.Wilson 4-4-0, Taylor-Britt 3-6-0, Bates 3-5-0, B.Hill 3-1-1, Reader 2-2-0, Hilton 2-1-0, Hendrickson 2-0-2, Flowers 2-0-0, D.Hill 2-0-0, Ossai 1-3-1, Bell 1-3-0, Hubbard 1-2-0, Pratt 1-2-0, Carter 1-1-0, C.Sample 1-1-0, Davis-Gaither 1-0-0, Tupou 0-1-0.
INTERCEPTIONS_Baltimore, None. Cincinnati, Hilton 1-5, Bates 1-4.
MISSED FIELD GOALS_None.
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OFFICIALS_Referee Ron Torbert, Ump Mark Pellis, HL Max Causey, LJ Tim Podraza, FJ Ryan Dickson, SJ Keith Washington, BJ Tony Josselyn, Replay Denise Crudup. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Cincinnati-27-Baltimore-16-17703435.php | 2023-01-08 22:54:30 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Cincinnati-27-Baltimore-16-17703435.php |
By JIM SPEHAR
“Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.” — Mark Twain
Back in May, I wrote about an affordable housing opportunity that might have dramatically impacted that admittedly serious problem here in Happy Valley. Admittedly a long shot, the piece encouraged the Grand Junction City Council to consider development of the old City Market property downtown as affordable housing in a public effort rather than subsidize a free-market proposal by a private out-of-town developer.
At the top of the column was one of my favorite quotes regarding public policies and folks who make those decisions, as I once did, of behalf of all of us.
“You politicians have got to look further ahead,” Will Rogers once said. “You always got a putter in your hands when you ought to have a driver.”
The discussion came full circle last week when City Council members, in a split decision, voted to have taxpayers foot the bill for $2.4 million in development costs for the project, which will end up, per developer estimates, valued at $10 million less than its cost when completed and fully rented. The Downtown Development Authority offered another $3.5 million subsidy to close what’s been euphemistically termed the “economic feasibility gap.” Excluded from final plans are the token “affordable” units originally offered.
All in the name of “economic development” and cleaning up a “blighted” entrance to the downtown area. Both benefits that would also accrue had tax dollars been instead allocated to affordable housing built at the same scale, perhaps even mimicking the same plans, as the private for-profit project.
It can be argued that the city and DDA had their multi-million dollar “putters” aimed poorly.
Consider that at that same council meeting last week, members decided to place on the November ballot a lodging tax increase and a tax on short term rentals projected to raise $1.3 million annually for affordable housing. If successful, that’ll build five units per year using the average cost of one of those 257 units in a $68 million project at the City Market site.
The extra $1 million approved, but yet to be allocated to affordable housing in the city’s budget, would add another four units, the pre-existing $1 million still another four. A city-appointed committee is still discussing how to spend another $9 million in federal relief funds earmarked for affordable housing, up to 34 units using the previously mentioned arithmetic and assuming all the $9 million goes toward putting pillows under heads. Other city efforts have provided the property for Catholic Outreach to build its St. Michael’s Place project across from Whitman Park.
All those actions are commendable. But add all the proposed spending, including the developer subsidies, and that “what if” total comes up to around $17 million in available cash right now and a potential $3.3 million in annual affordable housing funding should the lodging and short-term rental taxes be added to already-allocated funds.
My liberal arts arithmetic says that could have been a 25% down payment on a $68 million public affordable housing project containing more than five times the number of units otherwise provided. That’s significant local investment that would have likely leveraged federal, state and private affordable housing or economic development grants or low interest loans, particularly when there’s up to $3.3 million in ongoing city funding available annually to subsidize operations and debt service, if necessary.
Instead we get “putter” projects, four units here, five units there, maybe three dozen units if the federal relief dollars all go toward actual housing. Small fingers in a shaky dike considering the scope of housing issues here. Welcome efforts, but not nearly enough to solve the problem.
It’s not that we’re without excellent examples of using “drivers” to build a better community.
There’s the city’s own Dos Rios redevelopment. County Commissioners are using federal relief dollars to build or improve community centers in Clifton and elsewhere and provide property for an expanded library in Clifton. Certainly construction of the Riverside Parkway was a “driver” project when more signage and wider downtown streets might have temporarily handled increasing traffic through the core city. Way back when, commissioners built the jail that still serves us well, ignoring calls to defy a judge’s order or to merely construct barracks to warehouse prisoners instead of paying a bit more for a project designed to minimize long-term staffing costs.
Too bad council’s “driver” was left in the bag last week.
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatian authorities on Sunday destroyed a huge anti-ship mine from World War II that was buried in the seabed near a key northern Adriatic Sea port.
Local authorities in the port of Rijeka sounded emergency sirens early on Sunday to mark the start of the operation. They earlier had evacuated parts of the city while also halting all traffic to secure the area during the removal of the bomb with 690 kilograms (1,500-pounds) of explosives.
Officials said that the mine, which was first discovered last June, was positioned too close to the city and that it had to be moved further away before emergency teams could perform the controlled detonation.
Videos released by Croatian police after the operation was completed on Sunday showed the mine at the bottom of the sea, and divers strapping it up so it could be moved. Another video showed a huge explosion further away, sending seawater high up in the air.
Police officer Nenad Krasny said the mine was very dangerous and contained huge quantities of explosives. He added that 24 people took part in the operation, and that great care was taken to remove the mine from the port “because anything else would be too dangerous for the citizens and infrastructure.” | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/croatian-authorities-destroy-world-war-ii-anti-ship-mine/ | 2023-03-19 20:01:49 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/world/croatian-authorities-destroy-world-war-ii-anti-ship-mine/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Chinese balloon that traversed the United States before being shot down last weekend captivated public attention and drew sharp denunciations as a brazen spying effort.
But if the vehicle for espionage seemed novel, the concept was anything but.
In ways that are far less public, but often more worrisome, U.S. officials say, the Chinese government has been targeting U.S. industry and government agencies with spy operations designed to collect troves of commercial secrets and sensitive personal data — and to generally give the global superpower a competitive edge.
It’s been a constant concern for law enforcement and intelligence agencies across administrations.
“There’s a long history of spying on each other. There’s a dance and a game that both sides do. In this particular instance, maybe the Chinese got their hands caught in the cookie jar,” said Bonnie Glaser, an Asia expert and managing director of the German Marshall Fund’s Indo-Pacific program.
China’s not the only country the U.S. is concerned about, of course, but its efforts to penetrate American networks often seem more covert than noisy — in contrast, say, to the Russian hack-and-dump of Democratic emails before the 2016 presidential election. And its use of cyber spying to steal industry trade secrets, U.S. officials say, runs afoul of traditional espionage norms.
A look at past Chinese operations:
CYBERSECURITY CONCERNS
FBI Director Christopher Wray has repeatedly said the Chinese government has a larger hacking program than all other countries combined, used to steal personal and corporate data and lucrative source code.
China’s government, Wray said in a speech last year, “has the global reach and presence you’d expect of the leadership of a great nation, but it refuses to act the part and too often uses its capabilities to steal and threaten, rather than to cooperate and build.” He said in a separate address in London last summer that the Chinese government “poses the biggest long-term threat to our economic and national security.”
The threat was laid bare in 2014 when the Justice Department, in a first-of-its-kind prosecution, charged five Chinese military officials with hacking into private sector companies in an effort to steal trade secrets.
The following year, Chinese hackers accessed personal information on millions of federal government workers in a hack of the Office of Personnel Management. Subsequent Justice Department indictments have charged Chinese hackers with stealing information from health care insurer Anthem Inc., and with breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and obtaining the personal data of tens of millions of Americans.
OTHER ESPIONAGE OPERATIONS
U.S. officials have also disrupted other operations on U.S. soil that took place in person rather than behind a computer.
A former Chicago graduate student was sentenced to eight years in prison last month for spying for the Chinese government by gathering information on scientists and engineers in the U.S. with knowledge of aerospace and satellite technology.
The Justice Department has also alleged a more threatening type of physical surveillance, charging eight people in 2020 with working on behalf of the Chinese government in a pressure campaign aimed at coercing a New Jersey man who was wanted by Beijing into returning to China to face charges.
TECHNOLOGY CONCERNS
The U.S. has long warily regarded China-based companies suspected of having the potential to improperly access user data.
U.S. officials are in private talks about the fate of TikTok, the hugely popular video app that is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance. Wray in December raised national security alarms about the company, saying China could use the app to collect data on its users and has the ability to control the app’s recommendation algorithm. TikTok says it has been working to assuage those concerns.
And the U.S. for years has taken action against Chinese tech giant Huawei, alleging that it has the capacity to facilitate spying — a claim the company vigorously denies. Last month, the Biden administration stopped approving renewal of licenses to some U.S. companies that have been selling essential components to the Chinese company.
WHAT CHINA HAS SAID
When it comes to the balloon itself, China has called it a civilian aircraft used for meteorological research that posed no threat and entered U.S. airspace accidentally.
More broadly, the Chinese Embassy in Washington has repeatedly accused the U.S. of making what it says are baseless and malicious attacks, and has said the U.S. has carried out the same type of hacking operations that it accuses Beijing of doing.
Of course, not all U.S. investigations centered on China have proven successful.
The Trump administration in 2018 developed a program known as the “China Initiative” aimed at cracking down on espionage operations, but it was rebranded last year following a monthslong review in response to complaints that the program chilled academic collaboration and contributed to anti-Asian bias. Several criminal cases against professors in the U.S. who had been accused of concealing research from China have also faltered.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden likely contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat since his positive test, according to an update from his doctor on Saturday.
The variant, known as BA.5, is an offshoot of the omicron strain that emerged late last year, and it's believed to be responsible for the vast majority of coronavirus cases in the country.
Dr. Kevin O’Connor, the president’s physician, wrote in his latest update on Biden's condition that Biden's earlier symptoms, including a runny nose and a cough, have become “less troublesome.” O'Connor's earlier notes did not mention the sore throat or body aches.
Biden's vital signs, such as blood pressure and respiratory rate, “remain entirely normal,” and his oxygen saturation levels are “excellent” with “no shortness of breath at all," the doctor wrote.
O'Connor said the results of the preliminary sequencing that indicated the BA.5 variant do not affect Biden's treatment plan “in any way.”
Biden tested positive for the virus on Thursday morning. He has been isolating in the White House residence since then. Administration officials have emphasized that his symptoms are mild because he has received four vaccine doses, and he started taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid after becoming infected.
During a virtual meeting with economic advisers on Friday, Biden was hoarse but insisted, “I feel much better than I sound.”
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- UNIPLAT Becomes One of EUTECH's Only Six SDG Alliance Strategic Partners -
YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIPLAT, the world's first (*) online platform for researchers and entrepreneurs showcasing their research projects focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially announced a strategic partnership on July 7 with European Technology Chamber (EUTECH), a registered NGO that is bridging technologies, people, economics, societies, countries, and politics to bring prosperity to humanity. (*) Based on Google search results.
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Both organizations share the same mission of working towards realizing the SDGs. Hence, the partnership and cooperation are focused on but not limited to programs, projects, academic exchanges, and events by the SDG Alliance.
The SDG Alliance is one of EUTECH's Alliances that enable European and international companies to become more competitive by empowering them with access to finance and resources that will allow them to achieve their growth objectives. By becoming one of the only six SDG Alliance strategic partners, UNIPLAT will receive exclusive access to the events, activities, and media publicity held by the SDG Alliance, creating more exposure and opening more opportunities for all UNIPLAT members.
"It is a great pleasure to witness the strategic partnership forged between UNIPLAT and EU Tech Chamber SDG Alliance. As we have always believed, collaboration is the key to addressing pressing challenges and unlocking new opportunities. I strongly believe that with our joint efforts, we can facilitate significant progress in the realization of the UN's SDGs. Looking forward to our journey together," said Florian von Tucher, the chairman of EUTECH.
"It is a great honor for UNIPLAT to become a strategic partner of EUTECH, the EU's leading research and technology platform co-funded by the EU. For UNIPLAT members worldwide, EUTECH is the cornerstone of building a strong business network in Europe. Furthermore, we hope that UNIPLAT will be used as a venue for presentations on the global expansion of a lot of companies and institutions supported by EUTECH. We are very confident that this internationally impactful and extremely significant partnership will strongly support the resolution of the SDGs advocated by the United Nations," said Takahisa Karita, the co-founder, CFO, and COO of Unify Platform AG, the management company of UNIPLAT.
About UNIPLAT
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UNIPLAT is the world's first (*) online platform specialized for researchers and entrepreneurs from all over the world to share their ideas and research projects and gain support from individuals or institutions. Developed and managed by Unify Platform AG ( https://unify21.com/ ) which is based in Switzerland, UNIPLAT's mission is to accelerate the success of the SDGs. (*) Based on Google search results.
UNIPLAT front page: https://www.uniplat.social/
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EUTECH was founded as an NGO and non-profit organization to serve as a bridge between technologies, people, economics, societies, countries, and politics. EUTECH strongly believes that the challenges of the times can only be mastered with the help of technology. Global collaboration is the only instrument that can help solve international problems at all levels: economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian. The respect for human rights and the fundamental freedom of people without differentiation based on race, gender, or religion should be cultivated and strengthened. EUTECH official website: https://www.eutech.org/
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TAIPEI, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The MIH Consortium, an open electric vehicle (EV) initiative by Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), showcases expertise and innovation in the automotive supply chain on the global stage at 2023 Auto Shanghai. With over 2,600 global members across 14 working groups, MIH is striving to establish a comprehensive EV supply chain, with a particular focus on enabling the future of smart cities for mobility service providers and fleet operators.
Last November, MIH launched "Project X" to provide partners interested in entering the EV market with the freedom to select vehicle segment and specifications via a modular and highly customizable system. To showcase Project X's open and agnostic spirit and the technical achievements of MIH's working groups, an A-Segment three-seater electric vehicle has been designed as the initial demonstration model. The project is progressing steadily, and the Project X prototype is scheduled to make its debut at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo in October, with six-seater and nine-seater prototypes also expected to be launched within the next two years.
Jack Cheng, CEO of MIH Consortium, has reaffirmed the consortium's commitment to play a pivotal role in the future of global smart cities, participating actively in enabling services such as ride-hailing, carpooling, car-sharing, delivery, and logistics fleets. Cheng has further revealed that MIH plans to launch Proof of Concept (POC) projects in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Japan, with the B2B approach based on "Project X" being the foundation in defining MIH's portfolio of EV products. Additionally, MIH has announced its intention to develop a new range of electric vehicles including tuk-tuks and commercial vehicles, including mini vans, 3.5-ton trucks, and 5-ton trucks.
Following MIH's participation in Taiwan's largest smart mobility exhibition, "2035 E-Mobility Taiwan & Taipei AMPA," their partners C2A Security, DeepDrive, Elaphe, FEV, Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), HCMF Group, Longsys, UL Solutions and Voyager Technology is making another strong impression at the 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show, demonstrating cutting-edge technology solutions.
MIH is set to make significant strides in the global electric vehicle and smart mobility markets. The anticipated debut of the Project X prototype along with new smart city initiatives will be made at the Japan Mobility Show in October. MIH is committed to the development of smart city, customizable and modular vehicles, and global partnerships to offer compelling option for businesses seeking smart EV and mobility solutions.
About MIH Consortium
MIH Consortium is creating an open EV ecosystem that promotes collaboration in the mobility industry. We realize key technologies, develop reference designs and standards, while we bridge the gap between members in the ecosystem resulting in a lower barrier to entry, accelerated innovation, and shorter development cycles. Our goal is to bring the strategic partners together to build the next generation of EV, autonomous driving, and mobility service applications.
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China threat: Britain, Japan sign major defense deal to allow mutual troop access
Japan has championed Britain's entry into a new trans-pacific trade group
Britain and Japan will sign a landmark agreement that will allow U.K. forces to deploy to the Far East country.
"Years of negotiation will culminate in the signing today, which will rapidly accelerate defense and security cooperation and allow the U.K. and Japan to deploy forces in one another’s countries," British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said in a press release Wednesday.
"It will also cement the U.K.’s commitment to Indo-Pacific security, allowing both forces to plan and deliver larger scale, more complex military exercises and deployments," the statement continued. "The U.K. will be the first European country to have a Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan, the most important defense treaty between the U.K. and Japan since 1902."
Negotiations began in 2021 and will wrap up with a signing at the Tower of London. The deal will allow for Britain and Japan to deploy troops to each other’s countries.
CHINESE MILITARY AIRCRAFT ENTER TAIWAN'S AIR SPACE FOR FOURTH TIME IN A WEEK, DEFENSE MINISTRY SAYS
The agreement will help the two countries "cement our commitment to the Indo-Pacific and underlines our joint efforts to bolster economic security, accelerate our defense cooperation and drive innovation that creates highly-skilled jobs," Sunak said.
The British government said it will allow the armed forces of the U.K. and Japan "to plan and deliver larger and more complex military exercises and deployments."
US, JAPAN TO PLACE ANTI-SHIP MISSILES ON OKINAWA AMID RISING CHINA TENSIONS
The signing reflects a new "Indo-Pacific tilt" in Britain’s foreign policy following the country’s departure from the European Union in 2020. Britain sees Japan as its key East Asian ally amid growing concern about China’s increasing military assertiveness and designs toward Taiwan, which it considers a renegade province.
The agreement also follows Britain’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trade deal among a dozen countries that started in 2018 as an evolution of the Trans-Pacific Partnership – a deal that was never ratified following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from it.
The U.K. applied to join the group in February 2021, and Japan took lead on negotiations to help Britain’s entry, for which it has remained a vocal supporter.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he hoped he and Sunak would have a "strategic discussion."
The leaders discussed Japan’s current presidency of the G-7, the need to maintain collective support for Ukraine against Russia, and efforts to maintain "chain resilience" in Asia.
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They also visited a Japanese armor display that was presented to King James VI and I in 1613 by Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada of Japan, marking the first trade agreement between England and Japan.
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-Easy florals perfect for elopement, micro-weddings-
NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- H.Bloom, a luxury floral company with strength in corporate gifting, has launched a new Wedding Collection perfect for elopement. The collection features a luxurious white bridal bouquet accented with greenery and a delicate boutonniere, that can be bundled together. They are each hand-designed with the utmost care, just like all other H.Bloom arrangements.
"We are thrilled to launch our new Wedding Collection," said Katharine Mannix, director at H.Bloom. "Although a highly curated collection, the simplicity is what makes it powerful and easy for brides and grooms, especially those looking to elope. With an increase in micro-weddings and customers asking for easy yet gorgeous wedding florals, it was an easy decision to create these pieces."
The Wedding Collection is available for purchase on H.Bloom's website, and can be delivered to any address in the United States. The selections can also pair well with the company's other floral arrangements, perfect for creating full tablescapes with centerpieces and completing any wedding decor. Such arrangements include Dove and White Grand Designer's Choice or something more colorful like Champagne Pop and Cotton Candy. Their Hosting Collection offers even more options to style any beautiful wedding. For more information contact Dana Massie at marketing@mbloom.com.
About H.Bloom:
H.Bloom is a luxury floral company that specializes in corporate gifting. The company was founded in 2012 with the mission of making it easy for businesses to send beautiful, thoughtful gifts to their clients and employees nationwide. H.Bloom offers a wide variety of arrangements and plants. The company's arrangements are hand-crafted by expert florists and hand-delivered fresh to any address in the United States. In 2020, H.Bloom introduced its consumer-facing webshop so anyone can enjoy the luxury and ease of an H.Bloom floral design. H.Bloom is a subsidiary of Tenth Avenue Holdings, LLC.
About Tenth Avenue Holdings:
Tenth Avenue Holdings, LLC (TAH) is a privately held, diversified holding company that operates and invests in privately and publicly held businesses. It is the parent company of Tenth Avenue Commerce, LLC (TAC). TAH was founded in 2008 to combine the founders' close friendships with a shared desire to build an entity with enduring value. The company's passion is for long-term value creation rooted in relationships with founders and operators. TAH's current portfolio of private holdings and brands includes Big Barker, Bronx Brewery, Brook & York, Caulipower, E- Garderobe, EQL by Kerrits, Eve's Addiction, FaceVase, fromyouflowers.com, H.Bloom, Horsemen's Pride, Jolly Pets, Kerrits, Kitty Kasas, Lula's Garden, Oughton, PackIt, sendflowers.com, The Gift Basket Store, Under Your Skin. For more information about Tenth Avenue Holdings, visit www.tenave.com.
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DETROIT — Eric Haase homered and drove in five runs and the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 6-5 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader.
The Tigers trailed 5-4 in the eighth, but Matt Vierling singled with one out and Adam Ottavino (0-2) hit Baez. Riley Greene grounded to first for the second out, but Haase hit a two-run single to right-center field.
Tyler Alexander (1-0) got the win by retiring the last batter in the eighth. Alex Lange pitched the ninth for his fourth save.
GIANTS 4, ASTROS 2
Wilmer Flores homered and Joey Bart and Austin Slater had two hits each to lead San Francisco.
Slater drove in a run to put the Giants up in a two-run sixth, and an RBI double by Bart extended the lead to 3-0 in the seventh.
Alex Bregman got Houston within a run with a two-run home run in the eighth before Flores added some insurance for the Giants with a solo shot in the ninth.
San Francisco starter Logan Webb (2-5) yielded five hits and two runs in 7 2/3 innings, and Camilo Doval pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save.
Houston’s Framber Valdez (2-4) allowed five hits and two runs with eight strikeouts in six innings.
DODGERS 10, PHILLIES 6
LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and Los Angeles rallied from an early five-run deficit for a season-high sixth straight win.
Bryce Harper doubled to start a four-run second inning and reached base five times in his second game of the season for the Phillies, who lost their fourth straight.
Los Angeles swept the three-game series, outscoring the defending NL champions 36-11 and reaching double digits in every game.
Pinch-hitter Austin Barnes gave the Dodgers a 6-5 lead with a two-run single in the eighth, but Philadelphia tied it in the ninth. Harper singled, Nick Castellanos walked and Bryson Stott delivered an RBI single against Brusdar Graterol (1-1).
Chris Taylor singled leading off the bottom half against former Dodgers reliever Craig Kimbrel (1-1) and stole second. Mookie Betts struck out before Freddie Freeman was walked intentionally. Will Smith drew a walk that loaded the bases, and Muncy launched the next pitch into the right-field seats for his major league-leading 12th home run.
PADRES 7, REDS 1
SAN DIEGO — Rookie Brett Sullivan hit his first home run and had his first four RBIs, and Juan Soto hit a three-run double to make up for a baserunning blunder that cost Xander Bogaerts a club-record on-base streak as San Diego beat Cincinnati.
Seth Lugo (3-2) pitched six strong innings for the Padres, who have won seven of 10 heading into a home weekend series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It’ll be the teams’ first meeting since the Padres eliminated the 111-win Dodgers in four games in the NL Division Series to reach their first NL Championship Series in 24 years.
The 29-year-old Sullivan, catching a day game after a night game, hit a two-run double down the right field line with one out in the second and then drove a two-run homer to right with two outs in the fourth. His two-run double, off Luis Cessa (1-4), snapped the Padres’ 0-for-15 skid with runners in scoring position.
DIAMONDBACKS 12, RANGERS 7
ARLINGTON, Texas — Christian Walker homered twice before he drew a bases-loaded walk that put Arizona ahead to stay.
Walker put the Diamondbacks ahead 3-1 with his three-run homer in the third, added a solo shot in the fifth that chased Texas starter Andrew Heaney and walked on four pitches from Jose Leclerc in the seventh that drove in the run that snapped a 7-7 tie.
Each team hit four homers on the mostly sunny, 79-degee day with the roof open.
Ketel Marte and Emmanuel Rivera also homered for Arizona, which matched its season high for runs. Walker matched his career-best with five RBIs in his sixth career multihomer game.
Josh Jung hit two homers for the Rangers, who had a four-game win streak snapped. Jonah Heim and Leody Taveras also went deep.
Joe Mantiply (1-0), the third Arizona pitcher, threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings. Josh Sborz (0-1), the second of five Texas pitchers, allowed three runs over 1 1/3 innings.
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Former Tennessee football running back Dee Beckwith transfers to Kentucky
Former Tennessee running back Dee Beckwith has transferred to Kentucky.
The former Vol appeared Monday on the Wildcats' roster, more than five months after entering the portal Jan. 6. He has not announced the transfer.
The 6-foot-5, 227-pounder spent two seasons with the Vols but never settled into a steady role.
Beckwith signed with UT as a three-star athlete in the 2020 class. He played quarterback, running back and wide receiver at Florence (Alabama) High School.
But with the Vols, Beckwith bounced around the lineup. He never fit at safety or linebacker on defense or tight end on offense. Most of his five games played were spent on special teams.
At running back, Beckwith had four carries for 27 yards in two seasons. He had one rush attempt in 2021 despite injuries to multiple running backs ahead of him on the depth chart.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — The destruction to Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court and Presidential Palace on Sunday sits heavy with Brazilians in Deerfield Beach.
Now they're sharing their reactions to the events as clean-up is underway.
"It's sad nobody wants that kind of stuff in your country," Marcelo Rosa, who is from Brazil, said.
Rosa is a pilot that flies to and from Brazil, and says his friends and family were sending him updates.
"Everybody's afraid, everybody is afraid with the economic stuff. How this thing is going to move forward. Everybody is afraid. It's not a common situation," Rosa said. "I don't agree with the invasion and the breaking stuff but right now it's a big mess because they don't want to be clear with the election."
Rosa says the root of the problem is the Oct. 30 presidential election in which Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeated incumbent Jair Balsonaro.
He says some people in Brazil are skeptical of the results.
"I have a lot of friends near Brasilia when this happened, and they told me everything. I see the videos, I see everything," Pedro Cury, who is from Brazil, said.
Cury says in Brazil, voting is electronic, and when you cast your ballot, it's turned into a code.
Now Brazilians like Cury are calling for the codes to be released.
"We can see the election was fraud or not. If it was not we can see we are wrong, but if it is we have to do something about it," Cury said. "The only proof we can have it is the codes. We have to release the codes." | https://www.wptv.com/news/political/local-brazilians-react-to-protests-in-brazil | 2023-01-10 06:21:55 | 1 | https://www.wptv.com/news/political/local-brazilians-react-to-protests-in-brazil |
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. (AP) — PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. (AP) — Crawford & Co. (CRD.A) on Monday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $14.1 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Peachtree Corners, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents. Earnings, adjusted for pretax expenses and non-recurring costs, came to 23 cents per share.
The provider of claims management services to insurance companies posted revenue of $333.4 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $322.2 million.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $18.3 million, or 37 cents per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $1.19 billion.
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Kevin Love made clear Wednesday that he is arriving to the Miami Heat to complement.
So, no, there was no promise of a starting role when he joined the team Monday after his weekend buyout from the Cleveland Cavaliers, just assurances from coach Erik Spoelstra that there will be playing time, after his minutes had dwindled in Cleveland.
“Starting, it doesn’t really hold any weight for me,” the 34-year-old big man said following a workout at Miami-Dade Arena. “Coach Spo is great for a reason and he really communicates and communicates well. He gets the best out of his guys and he’s been doing that since he took the reigns of the head coaching job. So for me, I don’t get worked up about that. I really feel like I just want to step in here and compete, further what they’ve already put in place, and, yeah, definitely see minutes.”
Love said his decision came down to either joining the Heat or the Philadelphia 76ers, ultimately swayed, he said, by working with Spoelstra, Heat president Pat Riley, general manager Andy Elisbug and the Arison ownership family.
“I felt it was a great opportunity for me to come here and just further what the Heat has had in place for so long and help them with size and shooting and rebounding and everything that are strengths in my game,” the five-time former All-Star said.
“Whether it be our personnel, coaching staff, all the people here have been incredibly welcoming. Pat, Spo, Andy, the Arisons, kind of across the board. You walk in here and you see what they’re about right away.”
So Heat over the 76ers it was.
“For me, I always looked at Miami as a place that would have been a great landing spot for me,” he said. “I love the way that, again, they operate here. You can tell that it’s a top-tier, high-class, high-character organization and that all starts at the top. So for me, at the end of the day, it was a pretty easy decision.
“Obviously for people, money factors in and location, that sort of thing. But for me, it was looking at the Eastern Conference, looking at what this team needs.”
The Heat are Love’s third NBA stop. Riley had mentioned prior to the 2008 NBA draft deliberating taking Love out of UCLA with the Heat’s No. 2 selection. Instead, the Heat went for Michael Beasley, with Love starting his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Love then was dealt to the Cavaliers in August 2014, going on to help lead Cleveland to four NBA Finals and a championship in 2016.
This makes it the first time he has changed teams during a season, taking $3.1 million for the balance of the season from the Heat.
“I wanted to get right in the gym and just start working with the team,” said Love, with his first formal Heat practice on Thursday, ahead of the three-game trip that opens Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. “Get in here, get used to getting even to the arena. We’re so used to being on the opposing team and going through a different entrance and never seeing this space that I’m in now.”
He said there already is a sense of comfort playing with Heat center Bam Adebayo, with the two having spent time in the USA Basketball program.
“I think with my skill set, being able to space the floor, being able to pass, being able to close possessions, outlet the ball to a number of guys on this team, I felt it was a great fit for me,” he said. “So a lot of things factored into it. But for me, I think it was that role of being able to be myself and play my strengths on a team that could really use it.
“I love the way they play. I do see kind of where I fit on this team and be able to more than anything just help make these guys’ lives easier. And I think if that’s the case, we’re going to share the ball, we’re going to make that extra pass and we’re going to put pressure on teams in different ways. So I want to, again, help that in any way that I can. But I think I definitely complement guys’ skill sets on this team.”
Most significantly, he said he arrives healthy, with his 3-point percentage having plummeted in the wake of a hairline fracture in his right thumb in November.
“That was tough,” he said. “I definitely played through it. My numbers went down. It was something that was really frustrating, not only physically, but mentally. I played with tape, and until I felt that really fully healed, my mechanics were a little bit off. So I do think it had something to do with downward shooting numbers.
“But now I feel fully recovered, fresh start. The thing is, I just got to get back out there on the court, get some game reps and get going.”
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Teen shot 7 times in a case of mistaken identity, police say
RACINE, Wis. (WTMJ) - A 16-year-old who police believe was shot last month as a result of mistaken identity is still in the hospital recovering.
Police say Tamarion Moss, 16, and his young cousins were walking back from the store when a car pulled up by them. At least two people got out of the car and started shooting.
Moss was shot at least seven times in what prosecutors call an attempted execution, but court records indicate Moss was not the intended target.
Instead, investigators believe 18-year-old Xavier Jackson shot Moss in retaliation for the death of Eugene Henderson, a 14-year-old shot and killed in the area last month.
The complaint states, “It is believed Jackson and the other shooter(s) mistakenly identified T.M. as an NFL gang member and believed he was involved in E.H.’s death. However, T.M. had nothing to do with E.H.’s death and is NOT a gang member.”
Court documents state the car shown in a video of the dramatic shooting captured on a security camera was stolen. Jackson crashed it nearly a week after the shooting in Zion, Illinois, where he was caught.
Moss will be at the children’s hospital for a few more weeks as he recovers from his injuries. His grandmother said she’s relieved a suspect has been caught but is also at a loss for words.
“Just to know that people are out here on the streets, young people, with these guns and things going around doing what they do. When they find out it’s not who they intended it to be for, that’s when you start worrying,” Cokitha Moss said.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
7-0-5-9, FIREBALL: 7
(seven, zero, five, nine; FIREBALL: seven)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
7-0-5-9, FIREBALL: 7
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday looked to move beyond regional issues that have been key in his trips abroad by promoting the importance of building stronger economic ties with neighboring Indonesia.
The visit was only Albanese’s second overseas trip since his inauguration two weeks ago.
Albanese said the two countries’ trade and investment relationship is a “priority,” highlighting their ambition to better utilize the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. They also discussed Australia’s proposed $200 million climate and infrastructure fund with Indonesia.
After meeting with Widodo, Albanese said in a joint news conference that Indonesia, Australia’s closest major neighbor, is on track to be one of the world’s five largest economies.
He also offered Australian assistance to help with the design and construction of Indonesia’s capital — which is being relocated from Jakarta to the island of Borneo — and pledged to deliver an additional $470 million within four years to support bilateral and regional development assistance programs in Southeast Asia.
But Albanese did not bring up the thorny issue of the trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States that Indonesian President Joko Widodo, at a virtual meeting with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations last October, said could spark an arms race.
Under the agreement, dubbed AUKUS, Australia would acquire nuclear-powered submarines. Some ASEAN nations fear the pact could escalate tensions in hot spots such as the disputed South China Sea, which China claims most of and warned the pact would threaten regional stability.
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought renewed concerns over China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific in March, Quad group countries Australia, Japan, the U.S., and India said they opposed any unilateral use of force to change the status quo in their region.
Santo Darmosumarto, director of East Asia and Pacific Affairs for Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry, said in a briefing ahead of the visit that his government recognizes the range of its partnership with Australia, including economic cooperation and people-to-people relations, which “appear to dominate cooperation between the two countries.”
“IA-CEPA, which came into force in 2020, had not been implemented effectively due to the COVID-19 pandemic despite trade between the countries increasing by around 70% last year,” Darmosumarto said.
Albanese arrived in Jakarta on Sunday and is accompanied on the three-day trip by Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Trade Minister Don Farrell, Industry Minister Ed Husic and several business leaders.
Indonesia is the chair of the Group of 20 biggest economies this year and ASEAN next year.
People questioned whether Albanese would still attend the G-20 summit after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will be in attendance.
Albanese confirmed he would, adding, “I will work closely with President Widodo to help deliver a successful summit.”
In a separate news conference at the Australian embassy in Jakarta, Albanese reiterated his commitment to attending the G-20 meeting this year, saying it would be the most effective way to navigate the post-COVID-19 global economic recovery.
“I’m focused on sitting with President Widodo, not sitting with President Putin,” Albanese said, adding that it’s in Australia’s interest to have good relations with its Indonesian friends.
One expert said that for some in Australia, Indonesia’s strategic importance goes beyond the G-20 and ASEAN chairmanships.
“Indonesia has always been seen as Australia’s strategic gateway — for better or worse,” said Evan A. Laksmana, senior researcher at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Jakarta, adding that the quality of Australia’s relationships with Asia and beyond has, to a large extent, depended on its relationship with Indonesia.
“Other Southeast Asian states even occasionally measure Australia’s regional engagement by how well it manages ties with Indonesia,” Laksmana said.
During the visit, Albanese is scheduled to meet with ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi on Monday to discuss Australia’s commitment to Southeast Asia and ASEAN. Before returning to Canberra on Tuesday, Albanese plans to visit Makassar, the capital city of Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province.
Although Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation of 270 million people, is often presented as one of Australia’s most important neighbors and strategic allies, the relationship has undergone various ups and downs. Recent disagreements include allegations of wiretapping by Australian Signals Directorate to monitor the private phone calls of Indonesia’s then-President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, his wife and other senior officials, Indonesia’s use of capital punishment on Australian drug smugglers, and cases of people smuggling. | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/australian-leaders-visit-affirms-deeper-ties-to-indonesia/ | 2022-06-07 03:48:59 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/australian-leaders-visit-affirms-deeper-ties-to-indonesia/ |
ATLANTA , Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- White Cap L.P. ("White Cap") has closed on an agreement to acquire Valley Supply Company, a Washington-based supplier of construction materials to contractors in the Puget Sound area. With six locations across Washington State, Valley Supply Company will join White Cap in its Northwest Region to serve local customers with exceptional customer service.
"We look forward to offering expanded service capabilities for our customers in the Puget Sound area and across our Northwest Region," said John Stegeman, Chief Executive Officer of White Cap. "Our nationwide product offerings combined with the number of locations, strong relationships, and local expertise from the Valley Supply Company team will allow us to further enhance our exceptional service for customers."
About White Cap
White Cap L.P. and its affiliates serve as a one-stop shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing and safety products to professional contractors by meeting their distinct and customized supply needs in non-residential, residential and infrastructure end markets. White Cap is comprised of multiple brands in the U.S. and the Brafasco, Brock White and NCA brands in Canada. White Cap operates more than 450 branches across North America with more than 9,000 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers. For more information, visit about.whitecap.com.
About Valley Supply Company
Valley Supply Company was founded in 1972 to become a premier supplier of construction materials to residential and commercial contractors in the Puget Sound area. With six locations in Woodinville, Puyallup, Ellensburg, Silverdale, Tumwater and Moses Lake, Valley Supply Company offers an expanded product line to serve customers in Western and Central Washington. For more information, visit https://valleysupply.com/.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS) between November 24, 2021 and July 11, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 3, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Gap securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were execution missteps in size and assortment at Old Navy related to BODEQUALITY which were adversely impacting Old Navy's margins and financial results; (2) contrary to the Company's statements, there were inventory risks relating to BODEQUALITY that were actually existing that were adversely affecting the Company's operations; and as a result (3) the Company's statements during the Class Period about the historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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One of the best third baseman of all time, Beltré becomes latest legend to invest in new professional baseball league
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Major League Baseball third baseman Adrián Beltré has joined its investor group. Beltré, a four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, spent 21 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and the Texas Rangers. He is one of only 12 players in MLB history with 3,000 hits and 400 home runs.
Beltré joins MLB Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Mariano Rivera as part of one of the most decorated ownership groups in professional sports. In addition to his investment, Beltré will join the organization's Board of Directors.
"This is a big day for our Baseball United community across the world," said Kash Shaikh, President and CEO, Baseball United. "We are honored to have Adrián join our passionate pursuit to grow the game of baseball the right way, in a part of the world that's yet to experience it at a professional level. Adrián is not only one of the best baseball players who's ever lived, but he's also a great businessman, a high-character leader, and an amazing teammate. We are looking forward to partnering together as we work to inspire two billion new fans to fall in love with America's Pastime."
Baseball United, which begins play with its Dubai Showcase in November of this year, will provide an opportunity for hundreds of players, coaches, and staff to play the game professionally across the Middle East and South Asia. The league's four founding franchises will be announced after the World Baseball Classic.
"I'm so impressed with what Kash, Barry, Mariano, and the rest of the Baseball United team have already accomplished, and I'm so excited to be a part of our continued growth," said Beltré. "I believe we can make a meaningful impact in all the communities we serve, while also building a significant business across the region. As with any winning team, it all starts with the right leadership, talent, and culture, and I believe Baseball United has all the right ingredients to do something special."
To learn more about Baseball United, visit baseballunited.com.
About Baseball United
Baseball United is the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. Our mission is to inspire two billion new fans to fall in love with baseball. In addition to our professional league, the Baseball United ecosystem includes youth development, federation partnerships, media and content production, merchandise, and non-profit outreach. With over 30 nationalities represented on our team rosters and a new suite of game changes, Baseball United is working to create a new future for baseball in one of the fastest growing regions in the world. Learn more at baseballunited.com.
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The largest lottery jackpots in US history
(Stacker) - Lotteries have been around for a long time across cultures. From ancient Greece to the Han dynasty, people played the odds to realize an ambitious dream, while on the other end, states looked to profit. In the United States, the popularity of the lottery came with European colonization, according to historian Jonathan D. Cohen in “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.”
Despite Protestant misgivings, the profits generated from lotteries were used to finance civil defense, the construction of churches, and even the founding of Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
While lotteries helped fortify a new country, Americans eventually eschewed their use because of widespread concern over misuse and mismanagement. In 1964, New Hampshire ran the first modern state-run lottery.
Now, only five states—Alabama, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada—don’t offer lotteries, while the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all have lotteries operated by the government.
States use lotteries to raise money for different administrative fees and to fund public services such as education or support for veterans. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, lotteries provide about 1% of state revenue annually.
And what do the lucky ticket holders do with their share? Stacker compiled a list of the 15 largest lottery jackpots in U.S. history from news reports and lottery press releases, with details on how winners used the funds if available.
#15. $587.5 million
- Date: Nov. 28, 2012
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winners’ locations: Arizona, Missouri
One of the two winning tickets belonged to Mark and Cindy Hill, who donated millions from their jackpot to help their local town build a new fire station, among other improvements. An anonymous winner in Arizona opted to take the lump-sum cash payment, which worked out to $192 million before taxes.
#14. $590.5 million
- Date: May 18, 2013
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: Florida
This entire jackpot went to a single winner, a woman in her 80s in the Tampa area. While her win—about $278 million after taxes—may seem to have been an incredible stroke of luck (a mother and daughter in front of her allowed her to cut in line to buy her ticket first), that luck eventually ran out: She sued her son for millions, alleging he mishandled the windfall.
#13. $632.6 million
- Date: Jan. 5, 2022
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winner’s location: California, Wisconsin
Two tickets split this jackpot, and the couple with the winning ticket in Wisconsin may have been in for a shock after learning how much went to the taxman. They chose the cash option for their half of the winnings, which totaled $225.1 million, though $71.2 million went straight to government coffers.
#12. $648 million
- Date: Dec. 17, 2013
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winners’ locations: California, Georgia
Big U.S. lotteries will let players have their numbers drawn randomly, or the buyer can choose the numbers they wish to play. While choosing birthdays or lucky numbers may seem silly, that strategy worked out nicely for Ira Curry in Georgia, one of the two winners of this jackpot. Her lucky combination of family birthdays earned her $173.8 million after taxes.
#11. $656 million
- Date: March 30, 2012
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 3
- Winners’ locations: Illinois, Kansas, Maryland
A cash windfall seems to promise the recipient a lifetime of luxury and leisure, but that’s not always the case. Merle and Patricia Butler, who won a third of this jackpot, built a financial and legal team to help them stay solvent (but not before buying one of the most expensive houses in their county.)
#10. $687.8 million
- Date: Oct. 27, 2018
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 2
- Winners’ locations: Iowa, New York
Lerynne West was one of the two winners to split this payday, but she nearly lost her chance. West was in the middle of a move to her new home when she heard a winning ticket was sold nearby, but she initially couldn’t find the ticket during the chaos of moving. Thankfully, she tracked it down, earning a lump sum payment before taxes of over $198.1 million.
#9. $699.8 million
- Date: Oct. 4, 2021
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: California
Scott Godfrey, the sole winner of this drawing, chose to take home the lump sum payment of nearly $500 million before taxes. Two months after his win, Godfrey set up a foundation for charitable works and donated a carload of toys for a holiday drive. He has since spoken out on viral social media scams that use his name to dupe people with the false hope that he’ll give them money.
#8. $731.1 million
- Date: Jan. 20, 2021
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: Maryland
Before selling this winning ticket at a local corner store, the tiny town of Lonaconing in Maryland was known mostly for being the hometown of Major League Baseball pitcher Lefty Grove, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame over 75 years ago. This new influx of attention (and a $100,000 bonus to the store for selling the ticket) was an unexpected development to many in this coal-mining town of about 300 families.
#7. $758.7 million
- Date: Aug. 23, 2017
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: Massachusetts
Two things happened when Mavis Wanczyk won a $336.6 million lump sum after taxes. First, she did what many aspirational lottery winners aim to do—quit her job at a hospital. Unfortunately, the massive, sudden influx of attention also led local police to set up outside her home for her security.
#6. $768.4 million
- Date: March 27, 2019
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: Wisconsin
Manuel Franco said that before collecting this jackpot, his biggest financial goal was to save $1,000 in his bank account. Franco noted that the winning ticket was stuck to another ticket in his wallet, and he almost didn’t see it. He told the press that with the winnings, he plans to travel, pay for the college education of his family members, and donate to charity.
#5. $1.1 billion
- Date: Jan. 22, 2021
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: Michigan
Most lottery winners want to stay out of the limelight, but some states require winners to be identified. Michigan has a loophole: Registered lottery clubs can select representatives to collect the winnings. The members of the Wolverines FLL lottery club, which held this billion-dollar-winning-ticket, hired a Florida-based lawyer to represent them, keeping the members’ identities private.
#4. $1.3 billion
- Date: July 29, 2022
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: Illinois
Two people in Illinois waited nearly two months to come forward and accept their prize, which they chose to take as a lump sum payment for each of $470.7 million after taxes. At least 16 states are like Illinois in that they allow winners to maintain anonymity.
#3. $1.5 billion
- Date: Oct. 23, 2018
- Game: Mega Millions
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: South Carolina
A soon-to-be anonymous winner was on a scenic drive when they pulled over at the KC Mart in Greenville and bought a ticket “never once thinking she had the slightest chance to win,” according to a statement from her lawyer Jason Kurland, who represented several lottery winners. The drive earned her a lump sum cash payment of over $877 million before taxes. The winner’s lawyer? He was later charged with swindling money from his lottery-winning clientele.
#2. $1.6 billion
- Date: Jan. 13, 2016
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 3
- Winners’ locations: California, Florida, Tennessee
Even in states where lottery winners’ names have to be made public, some winners take comprehensive steps to stay out of the glare of media attention. Marvin and Mae Acosta, who split this jackpot with two other winning tickets, not only showed up six months later with security guards to claim their winnings, the Associated Press reports they moved out of their home listed on property records the day before coming forward. A statement by the couple said they would be donating most of the prize to a trust and charities.
#1. $2 billion
- Date: Nov. 7, 2022
- Game: Powerball
- Number of winning tickets: 1
- Winner’s location: California
The winner of the first U.S. jackpot to crack the $2 billion mark has not revealed themselves as of December 2022. The ticket was sold at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, just north of Los Angeles, and would net the winner $997.6 million before taxes in a lump sum. Should they choose to receive the money over 30 years, the jackpot works out to $68 million a year before taxes.
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Biden says 'this fight is not over' after Supreme Court kills student debt relief plan
Washington – President Joe Biden said Friday that "this fight is not over” after the Supreme Court killed his plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt. He also blasted Republicans over the issue.
Biden said he would have more to say when he speaks to the nation on Friday afternoon.
He had proposed a $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of borrowers.
The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, said the Biden administration overstepped its authority with the plan, and it leaves borrowers on the hook for repayments that are expected to resume in the fall.
Biden was to announce a new set of actions to protect student loan borrowers later Friday, said a White House official. The official was not authorized to speak publicly ahead of Biden’s expected statement on the case and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The court held that the administration needed Congress' endorsement before undertaking so costly a program. The majority rejected arguments that a bipartisan 2003 law dealing with national emergencies, known as the HEROES Act, gave Biden the power he claimed.
“Six States sued, arguing that the HEROES Act does not authorize the loan cancellation plan. We agree,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court.
Justice Elena Kagan, wrote in a dissent, joined by the court’s two other liberals, that the majority of the court “overrides the combined judgment of the Legislative and Executive Branches, with the consequence of eliminating loan forgiveness for 43 million Americans.” Kagan read a summary of her dissent in court to emphasize her disagreement.
Roberts, perhaps anticipating negative public reaction and aware of declining approval of the court, added an unusual coda to his opinion, cautioning that the liberals' dissent should not be mistaken for disparagement of the court itself. ”It is important that the public not be misled either. Any such misperception would be harmful to this institution and our country," the chief justice wrote.
Loan repayments will resume in October, although interest will begin accruing in September, the Education Department has announced. Payments have been on hold since the start of the coronavirus pandemic more than three years ago.
The forgiveness program would have canceled $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, would have had an additional $10,000 in debt forgiven.
Twenty-six million people had applied for relief and 43 million would have been eligible, the administration said. The cost was estimated at $400 billion over 30 years.
Advocacy groups supporting debt cancellation condemned the decision while demanding that Biden find another avenue to fulfill his promise of debt relief.
Natalia Abrams, president and founder of the Student Debt Crisis Center, said the responsibility for new action falls “squarely” on Biden’s shoulders. “The president possesses the power, and must summon the will, to secure the essential relief that families across the nation desperately need,” Abrams said in a statement.
The loan plan joins other pandemic-related initiatives that faltered at the Supreme Court.
Conservative majorities ended an eviction moratorium that had been imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and blocked a plan to require workers at big companies to be vaccinated or undergo regular testing and wear a mask on the job. The court upheld a plan to require vaccinations of health-care workers.
The earlier programs were billed largely as public health measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. The loan forgiveness plan, by contrast, was aimed at countering the economic effects of the pandemic.
In more than three hours of arguments last February, conservative justices voiced their skepticism that the administration had the authority to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions.
Republican-led states arguing before the court said the plan would have amounted to a “windfall” for 20 million people who would have seen their entire student debt disappear and been better off than they were before the pandemic.
Roberts was among those on the court who questioned whether non-college workers would essentially be penalized for a break for the college educated.
In contrast, the administration grounded the need for the sweeping loan forgiveness in the COVID-19 emergency and the continuing negative impacts on people near the bottom of the economic ladder. The declared emergency ended on May 11.
Without the promised loan relief, the administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer told the justices, “delinquencies and defaults will surge.”
At those arguments, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said her fellow justices would be making a mistake if they took for themselves, instead of leaving it to education experts, “the right to decide how much aid to give” people who would struggle if the program were struck down.
The HEROES Act – the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act – has allowed the secretary of education to waive or modify the terms of federal student loans in connection with a national emergency. The law was primarily intended to keep service members from being hurt financially while they fought in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Biden had once doubted his own authority to broadly cancel student debt, but announced the program last August. Legal challenges quickly followed.
The court majority said the Republican-led states had cleared an early hurdle that required them to show they would be financially harmed if the program had been allowed to take effect.
The states did not even rely on any direct injury to themselves, but instead pointed to the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority, a state-created company that services student loans.
Nebraska Solicitor General James Campbell, arguing before the court in February, said the Authority would lose about 40% of its revenues if the Biden plan went into effect. Independent research has cast doubt on the financial harm MOHELA would face, suggesting that the agency would still see an increase in revenue even if Biden’s cancellation went through. That information was not part of the court record.
A federal judge initially found that the states would not be harmed and dismissed their lawsuit before an appellate panel said the case could proceed.
In a second case, the justices ruled unanimously that two Texans who filed a separate challenge did not have legal standing to sue. But the outcome of that case has no bearing on the court's decision to block the debt relief plan.
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New functionality supports self-service scheduling for greater patient convenience and to
reduce call center volume; outreach cascades across email, text and phone
COLUMBUS, Ohio and BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio Gastroenterology, which serves patients in central Ohio, has expanded its utilization of the Orbita conversational AI platform, introducing interactive virtual assistants to engage patients both pre- and post-procedure.
The region's leading provider of advanced gastrointestinal procedures, Ohio Gastro implemented Orbita's digital front door early in 2022. The practice had experienced a significant increase in call center volume – 40,000 calls a month – and sought a solution that would alleviate the strain on resources and ensure it continued to support patients in a personalized and timely manner.
According to Bruce Hennessy, MD, managing partner, Ohio Gastro is rolling out the Orbita solution in three phases. The first, introduced last May, streamlined patient self-serve access to information about COVID-19, insurance coverage and billing processes. In mid-November, it launched automated outreach programs to support patient intake workflows, deliver patient preparation instructions and check on patient status after procedures. Outreach is cascaded across channels – email, text and voice – so patients can engage in the manner they prefer.
Raghuram Reddy, MD, another member of the leadership team, estimates automation of these routine workflows can save 45 minutes per provider a day, which would allow the practice to see more patients and potentially increase annual revenue by $4 million.
In 2023, Ohio Gastro will implement Orbita's referral scheduling functionality, which prompts patients to use digital tools to book recommended appointments. Another breakthrough feature, Dr. Reddy adds, is a highly visual patient assessment, which will be sent via the proactive virtual assistant. The survey will include a range of images allowing patients to share detailed information – indicating where they are experiencing pain, for example, or variations in stool pattern and bowel habits.
"Use of Orbita virtual assistants is having a significant impact on how Ohio Gastro operates," Dr. Hennessy notes. "The call center is much more cost-efficient and we anticipate the self-scheduling functionality will help us reduce leakage and capture revenue. Plus, it's important for Ohio Gastro to meet patients where they are most comfortable. With Orbita, we offer communication methods that are preferable for the patient and still ensure a personalized interaction."
Healthcare-specific, the secure Orbita platform leverages natural language processing to understand words and phrases people are comfortable with, rather than forcing them to use clinical terms. Conversational AI technologies help guide patients through thoughtful dialogs, which pose questions to guide patients to the precise information they need.
"Ohio Gastro has shown strong leadership in demonstrating how a digital-first strategy can work," says Orbita CEO Patty Riskind. "The practice has partnered with us to investigate where conversational AI and virtual assistants can address current business and care-delivery challenges – challenges common to healthcare across the country. At the same time, the team is deeply committed to ensuring patients are treated with empathy. We are proud they selected Orbita to help them chart this course."
Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc. is central Ohio's leading provider of general and advanced GI procedures. We seek to provide constantly monitored and quality medical care, in addition to fulfilling professional obligations to our patients. We maintain multiple state-of-the-art facilities with a talented team of physicians, nurses and technical staff. Our goal is to provide convenient medical care of the highest possible quality in a cost-effective manner to ultimately improve the health of our patients.
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(The Hill) — High-profile election battles in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia and Nevada have dominated talk about which party wins the Senate majority but strategists on both sides are eyeing sleeper races in second and third-tier states such as North Carolina, Colorado and Washington that could unexpectedly tip the balance of power.
A couple of Senate races that were expected to be top-tier races have faded in the background, such as Arizona, where incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly (D) has pulled well ahead of his Republican rival in the polls and fundraising, and New Hampshire, where Republicans failed to recruit their best candidate, Gov. Chris Sununu (R).
With three weeks before Election Day, however, Democratic and Republican strategists say there are several “sleeper races” that could surprise political handicappers and decide which party controls the Senate next year.
Republicans need a net pickup of only one seat to win control of the Senate, which is now divided 50-50.
North Carolina
The race between Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), who is backed by former President Donald Trump, and former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, hasn’t been part of Washington’s daily chatter of most competitive Senate seats, even though some Democratic strategists insist it should be considered on par with the Pennsylvania Senate battle.
The race has largely flown under the radar until late last month when Senate Majority PAC, a PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), launched a new ad attacking Budd’s family seed company, which went bankrupt and repaid family members ahead of small farmers.
“There’s no question North Carolina Senate race is the sleeper of the cycle,” said Morgan Jackson, a highly respected Democratic strategist based in North Carolina.
Jackson said that’s a good thing for Beasley because the relative lack of attention has given her an opportunity to become known to voters without the same aerial bombardment of attack ads that candidates have faced in other races.
“This race was off the radar this summer and gave [Beasley] the ability to introduce herself to voters, establish a relationship on her own terms rather than through a super PAC. What’s happened because of that is the race hasn’t been nationalized and I think that has accrued greatly to her benefit,” he said. “Now super PACs are here.”
What had been relatively quiet atmosphere in North Carolina’s Senate contest is heating up as outside groups start pouring in more money and tensions between the candidates rise.
Senate Majority PAC announced last week that it would reserve another $4 million in television ads in North Carolina and strategists expect it to be on the air through Nov. 8.
The race is starting to get nasty with new ads approved by Budd hitting Beasley’s for what a narrator says was her ruling as a judge to strike down a law requiring GPS tracking of child predators.
Beasley’s campaign, however, says the ad mischaracterizes her record. Three retired Florida judges and two sheriffs called on Budd to take down his ad, which they called “ugly” and “dishonest.”
Budd leads Beasley by an average of 2.5 percentage points in recent public polls, according to Real Clear Politics, which compiled the data.
Schumer recently transferred $1 million to Beasley’s victory fund and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee included North Carolina in its $46 million Defend the Majority Program, which funds organizing, voter protection and field programs in battleground states.
Colorado
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) wasn’t viewed as a top Republican target at the start of the election cycle, but Senate Republicans are now making the race a higher priority as their prospects have dimmed in two other battlegrounds: Arizona and New Hampshire.
The race started garnering more attention from the GOP when Senate Republicans invited Bennet’s challenger, Joe O’Dea, to their weekly conference lunch on Sept. 20.
The previous evening, McConnell hosted a fundraiser for the underdog with a group of top-dollar lobbyists, including Kirk Blalock, Rob Chamberlin, Aaron Cohen and Rob Hobart, according to an invitation viewed by The Hill.
Outside groups had $3 million in television spending arrayed against Bennet the last week of September, according to a source familiar with the race. The Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), announced this month it would put $1.25 million in the race.
Majority Forward, a dark-money group affiliated with Schumer, has spent more than $3 million attacking O’Dea, according to the Colorado Sun.
In a normal election cycle, Bennet would cruise to re-election without a problem but President Joe Biden has a 42 percent approval rating among highly likely voters, according to a recent Marist poll, and that’s a troubling sign for the Democratic incumbent.
Even so, Bennet still leads O’Dea by six points in the Marist poll and by an average of 7.7 points in recent public surveys, according to Real Clear Politics.
“Michael Bennet is definitely vulnerable. We can and will beat him here at the end,” said Joe Jackson, the executive director of the Colorado Republican Party. “He’s sided with Joe Biden and Chuck Schumer 98 percent of the time.
Jackson and other Republicans say the Hispanic vote could be decisive in Colorado and predict Latino voters to swing to O’Dea because of rising costs and concern over the economy.
“Hispanic voters are looking for a different candidate who will actually fight for their issues and those issues are inflation and cost of living and making sure Colorado families across the state can afford to live,” Jackson said, citing Bennet’s vote for the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which Republicans say has made inflation worse.
Florida
The two heavyweights in the battle for the Senate, the Senate Majority PAC and the Senate Leadership Fund — which are aligned with Schumer and McConnell, respectively — haven’t yet weighed in in a major way on the Florida Senate race.
But the Democratic challenger, Rep. Val Demings (Fla.), has reported raising $22.5 million during the third fundraising quarter, which ended Sept. 30, more than twice as much as the $9.8 million incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) reported raising.
Strategists say the race may hinge on the candidates’ first and only Senate debate, which is scheduled to begin 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Democrats think that Rubio is taking the race for granted and letting himself coast on the lead he holds in recent public polls.
A Mason-Dixon poll of registered and likely voters conducted at the end of September showed Rubio ahead of Demings by 6 points, 47 percent to 41 percent with 10 percent undecided.
Schumer recently transferred $1 million to Demings’s victory fund and the DSCC included Florida in its $46 million Defend the Majority Program, which funds organizing, voter protection and field programs in battleground states.
Democrats believe that the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which struck down the constitutional right to an abortion, could have a significant impact in the Florida race.
A Spectrum News/Siena College poll of 669 likely Florida voters conducted last month showed that 21 percent of all voters and 36 percent of Democratic voters said abortion is their most important issue.
Democratic strategists hope that will drive more women to the polls to vote for Demings.
“What we’re seeing in a lot of our polling in the suburbs is that abortion with college-educated voters, women and men, still matters greatly, even though they’re still thinking about the economy,” said Jackson, the Democratic strategist. “There’s no question that the economy is the top issue but when you look inside the polls … when you look at the intensity, if abortion is one of your top two or three voters … your chances of voting moves up from 50 percent to 90 percent.”
Washington
The Senate race in Washington state, which is reliably Democratic, is the mirror image of what’s happening in Florida, with the underdog Republican challenger raising substantially more money than the Democratic incumbent in the third quarter.
Tiffany Smiley, the GOP nominee, reported raising $6 million in the third quarter and $2.5 million in cash on hand. Incumbent Sen. Patty Murray (D) reported raising $3.6 million in the third quarter and reported $3.8 million in cash on hand.
Republican strategists are looking back to 2010, the last time there was a Republican midterm election wave, when Murray beat Republican challenger Dino Rossi by only five points. They say Murray could be more vulnerable than most political experts think.
An Emerson poll of 782 likely voters conducted from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 showed Murray with a nine-point lead over Smiley but Republicans think the race is closer than that.
Caleb Heimlich, the chairman of the Washington state Republican Party, said Murray has spent too much time and energy attacking Smiley on the issue of abortion rights and not enough talking about financial pressures facing working-class families.
“Sen. Rick Scott [R-Fla.] has been talking about this as a sleeper race for over a year and that’s because Patty Murray is vulnerable and Tiffany Smiley is, I would argue, the strongest Republican candidate running as a challenger this year,” he said, referring to the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Republicans are touting Smiley’s résumé as a major selling point. She is a former triage nurse who married her high school sweetheart who became an advocate for veterans after her husband, a former army major, was partially paralyzed and permanently blinded by a suicide car bombing in Iraq.
Murray and Smiley have agreed to participate jointly in a candidate forum scheduled for Oct. 23.
Like in other Senate battlegrounds, Republicans are attacking their Democratic counterparts on crime and inflation.
“She’s probably most vulnerable on crime and inflation. She voted for the Inflation Reduction Act that did absolutely nothing to reduce inflation and increased taxes on people in the middle of a recession,” said Ben Gonzalez, the communications director for the Washington state GOP, who argued that two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth is the definition of a recession.
David Bergstein, the DSCC’s communications director, however, downplayed the threats facing Murray and Bennet and argued that Republicans are being forced to play defense.
“The GOP is on defense across the Senate map: our Democratic incumbents in these states have a firm advantage in their races, and these offensive opportunities are two of the multiple pickup seats that remain strongly in play,” he said. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hill-politics/the-4-sleeper-races-that-may-decide-the-senate-majority/ | 2022-10-18 15:40:19 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hill-politics/the-4-sleeper-races-that-may-decide-the-senate-majority/ |
Electrical Upgrades Meet South Carolina's Increasing Infrastructure Demands
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DartPoints, the leading edge digital infrastructure provider, announces today an expansion and extensive electrical upgrades at its Greenville, S.C. data center. The team is adding a power room and electrical service entrance area that can accommodate 17,000 additional square feet, while also updating electrical systems, including switchgear, generators and electrical distribution. The upgrades will benefit Greenville's business community by adding much-needed local digital infrastructure, improving security and safety at the facility, and allowing for quick scalability in the future.
This initiative underscores DartPoint's continued investment in South Carolina and the Upstate region. DartPoints has supported Greenville's growing technology ecosystem since 2007, providing world-class service to local businesses, improving network performance and connectivity, and becoming a fixture in the community.
"This investment reinforces our dedication to continuing to serve as the colocation, cloud, security, and data backup leader in Greenville and the Upstate region," said Scott Willis, DartPoints CEO. "This expansion not only strengthens the state's internet connectivity ecosystem, but it also boosts the local economy as a whole. South Carolinians have been faced with a concerning digital divide and lack of high-performing internet infrastructure, and we're proud to fill those gaps for local residents that we've loved serving for the past 15 years."
DartPoints' Greenville data center, located at 78 Global Drive in the city's Global Business Park, is an enterprise-class facility with easy access to I-85 and I-385. Greenville offers an ideal data center and disaster recovery location with its low risk of disasters, thriving IT industry, access to reliable and low-cost utilities, and highly educated IT workforce.
"We've worked hard to create a business-friendly environment in our state because it means companies come here, invest in our communities, and ultimately improve the quality of life for our people, and that's exactly what DartPoints has done in their 15 years in South Carolina," said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. "We're grateful for DartPoints' commitment to investing in South Carolinians and doing its important, innovative work in Greenville."
In April, DartPoints announced that its Bridge IX™ — the first public internet exchange in the state — became operational in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina's internet traffic has traditionally been routed to the closest major network markets, such as Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. DartPoints' South Carolina mission is to keep the state's traffic local to improve network performance and resiliency and reduce connectivity costs.
DartPoints is the leading digital infrastructure provider enabling next-generation applications at the edge. The company's unique suite of services, "Digital Next," combines digital infrastructure and hybrid cloud with DartPoints' edge internet exchange offering (Bridge IX™) and edge high-performance computing solution (Liquid Edge℠). By weaving together cloud, interconnection, colocation, and managed services, Digital Next enables edge ecosystems for enterprises, carriers, and cloud and content providers. DartPoints is building tomorrow's distributed digital infrastructure while serving today's cloud and colocation needs — and helping to bridge the digital divide. Visit us online at www.dartpoints.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has named Steven Martin vice president, Infrastructure Engineering, IT Operations & Support, effective May 30. He reports to Therace Risch, executive vice president and chief information & technology officer.
Martin is responsible for the technology planning and delivery for infrastructure technologies including compute, network, storage and end-user tools. He also oversees technology operations and support.
"AEP continues to transform the way our employees work and implement new technologies to streamline our business, while enhancing the customer experience," Risch said. "Steven's focus on providing reliable, cost-effective, and an easy user experience, as well as his deep expertise in operations and infrastructure engineering, make him a valuable addition to our team. We welcome his leadership and insights as we deliver technology solutions that support AEP's efforts to provide clean, reliable and affordable energy."
Martin joins AEP from JCPenney, where he was vice president of Technology Enterprise Services and led information technology infrastructure, operations, support, and cyber functions and carried the dual role of managing director, JCPenney Services India. Prior to JCPenney, he served as senior director of the Technology Operations Center and senior director of Application Support for Target Corp. Martin also worked at Dell for nearly 13 years in roles of increasing responsibility. He received his bachelor's degree in management information systems from Texas Tech University.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2000 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
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Farm-implement manufacturer Claas of America signed a memorandum of understanding last week with the American Farm Bureau Federation that gives U.S. farmers the right to repair Claas tractors, combines, balers and other equipment – and could result in more money for Hoosier farm families.
The tractor maker, with U.S. offices in Omaha, Nebraska, joins John Deere, Case and New Holland of CNH Industrial Brands, AgCo and Kubota in agreeing to open computer codes for farmers and independent mechanics to repair farm equipment.
Tractor companies for years have locked out farmers and others from access to diagnostic equipment, computer codes and passwords, making it nearly impossible to fix technical issues when implements break down. Instead, the companies mandated all repairs be done by their service personnel.
After years of pressure from lobbying groups and state governments, the companies are releasing the data to access the computer systems on their tractors. Diagnostic equipment also may be purchased for on-the-farm repairs.
“What this does, it gives farmers a lot more options,” Randy Kron, president of the Indiana Farm Bureau, told The Journal Gazette. “More independent shops will be able to do repairs because they’re the ones around that work on heavy equipment.
“If you want to go back to the dealer, you sure can. But you’ll have other options. And a little competition in regard to labor costs sure doesn’t hurt, either.”
Kron said grain prices are down and the cost of inputs such as seed, fertilizer, fuel, and weed and pest controls is up, making profit margins in agriculture tight.
The memorandums of understanding between the Farm Bureau Federation and tractor makers likely will result in savings for farmers, whose tractor repairs cost as much as $150 per hour at a dealership. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers spent almost 15% of their income on farm supplies and repairs from 2019 to 2021.
Kron believes the agreements also will financially benefit farm-implement companies, particularly those with dealerships several miles apart.
“Say a John Deere dealership is 10 miles away from a farmer, and the Case-New Holland dealer is 80 miles away. Without the memorandums of understanding, that might make the determination from which manufacturer to buy from right there,” he said. “But if you had an independent shop that could work on it close by, it might give you more options on what equipment you would buy. It could, maybe, change where you shop or whom you shop with.”
Negotiations between the Farm Bureau Federation and tractor manufacturers have taken place for two or three years, Kron said. Such talks received added attention after Colorado in April became the first state to approve right-to-repair legislation for farm equipment.
The prospect of such government regulations incentivized the farm-implement makers to address the issue with the Federal Farm Bureau instead of 50 separate states or Congress.
“By doing it this way, you have the guidelines and, as long as everybody abides by (the memorandum), which I think they will, it’s a better way of getting things done,” Kron said. “It’s a win-win for farmers and the companies.”
Kudos to the Farm Bureau Federation and the farm-implement manufacturers, which had created a virtual monopoly on agriculture equipment repair, for negotiating and agreeing to the right to repair farm equipment outside of the legislative process. By allowing farmers access to diagnostic tools and replacement parts, farm families can cut costs at a time of high inflation. | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/right-to-repair-memorandums-will-cut-farm-families-costs/article_ae083246-0ed7-11ee-afce-e37d1336f984.html | 2023-06-20 06:25:37 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/right-to-repair-memorandums-will-cut-farm-families-costs/article_ae083246-0ed7-11ee-afce-e37d1336f984.html |
PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) — On a recent Monday afternoon, Virginia state Sen. Joe Morrissey got a warm reception as he made his way through a neighborhood in Petersburg, knocking on doors, touting his credentials and asking residents for their votes in the upcoming Democratic primary.
“I’m with you. I always have been,” James Dennis, a 56-year-old nurse, told Morrissey.
The greeting was much the same at other homes he visited that day. Voters called Morrissey “down-to-earth,” “on our side” and “someone who listens.” He spoke with them on front porches and in driveways in this hardscrabble city south of Richmond that makes up a small slice of the blue-leaning 13th District where Morrissey and challenger Lashrecse Aird are competing. Theirs is one of the most closely watched nomination contests in a year when all legislative seats are up for grabs.
Morrissey, a veteran lawmaker and twice-disbarred attorney, has survived an extraordinary series of personal and political controversies in his decades in public office, while also enjoying a reputation as an effective grassroots campaigner and criminal justice reform advocate who takes care of bread-and-butter issues for constituents. But his primary battle with Aird is testing the limits of that support.
Morrissey is contending with a redrawn Senate district and political pressure over his centrist voting record on abortion at a time when Virginia Democrats are trying to fend off new abortion restrictions backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The senator also faces a bitter public dispute with his decades-younger estranged wife, who says Morrissey physically abused her. Morrissey vehemently denies the allegations.
“He does have a reputation as a good, strong campaigner,” Aird acknowledged. “But it is different this time.”
Aird, a former member of the state House of Delegates who lost a 2021 reelection bid, is seeking to convince voters that Morrissey should be ousted, largely for his position on abortion.
Virginia is an increasingly rare abortion access point in the South: The state currently has no abortion ban in place but limits third-trimester abortions to cases in which doctors attest that a woman’s life or health are at risk. Youngkin pushed unsuccessfully this year for a 15-week ban with exceptions and recently recommitted to doing so in the future.
The prospects of any future ban will depend on the outcome of this year’s elections. Every vote on the issue could matter in a quasi-swing state where just a handful of seats currently sets the balance of power in each chamber.
Morrissey is a rare Democrat who identifies as “pro-life,” though he supports some access to abortion.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, he both endorsed the position that the decision to have an abortion should be between a woman and her doctor and the position that the procedure should be banned after the point at which a fetus can feel pain. He says he most likely wouldn’t support the governor’s proposed 15-week ban, however, because he hasn’t seen any empirical evidence to suggest that is the point at which a fetus begins to feel pain. Morrissey also says he generally supports exceptions to any abortion restrictions in cases of rape or incest.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a human fetus does not have the capacity to experience pain until after at least 24 weeks, though some U.S. states have restricted abortion earlier in pregnancy based in part on claims that pain can be felt sooner.
Last year, Morrissey co-sponsored with Republicans an unsuccessful bill that would have banned most abortions after 20 weeks. But during his campaign this year, he ran an ad noting that he never actually voted to restrict abortion access. He also said he thinks Aird’s position is extreme.
“My opponent is a one-trick pony: ‘Let me just talk about abortion; let me borrow a half-million dollars from my billionaire friend in Charlottesville; let me flood the airwaves with that and let me try to steal a state Senate seat,’” Morrissey said, referencing the backing Aird has received from the advocacy group Clean Virginia, which was founded by a wealthy investor.
Aird describes herself as “100% pro-choice,” and insists that it’s not the government’s place to make decisions about abortion.
“My opponent is the only anti-choice Democrat in the Senate,” Aird, 36, told potential constituent Tonisha Kinney of Henrico County as she canvassed last week.
Aird, who works in higher education administration, has also touted her legislative work on criminal justice reform and economic development.
Morrissey is a former prosecutor turned defense attorney turned lawmaker who overcame a history of fistfights, contempt of court citations and other scandals to win election to the Senate in 2019.
In 2014, he resigned from the House after entering an Alford plea to a misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a 17-year-old receptionist at his law firm. For a time, Morrissey — then in his 50s — spent his days at the General Assembly and his nights in jail as he served a work-release sentence. Democratic former Gov. Ralph Northam pardoned him last year.
Morrissey and Myrna Morrissey later married and had three children together. But the two are currently separated and in the midst of a divorce and other legal disputes.
As Morrissey attempts to hang on to his position, running a lean operation with no official campaign manager, he said he’s being backed by more than 30 local officials in his district, including six of the seven members of the Petersburg City Council. But an unusual number of Democratic members of Congress and legislators have supported Aird, including all of Morrissey’s female Democratic Senate colleagues, who issued a statement condemning his “destructive” behavior.
Aird is also enjoying support from a union, abortion rights-advocates and liberal advocacy groups who are helping knock on doors ahead of the June 20 primary. And she’s got the backing of well-connected elected officials in Henrico County, part of which makes up a key share of the redrawn majority-minority district.
As Aird made her way around a Henrico neighborhood on a recent afternoon with one of those supporters, Henrico Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Tyrone Nelson, a handful of voters indicated they were familiar with Morrissey’s controversies but were noncommittal about the race.
Kinney told Aird her pitch resonated but she had to give the contest more thought.
“We know Joe, you know? So that’s the only thing,” Kinney said.
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Rankin reported from Chesterfield and Henrico counties. | https://www.yourbasin.com/political/abortion-plays-key-role-in-closely-watched-virginia-primary-involving-democratic-pro-life-lawmaker/ | 2023-06-02 16:37:23 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/political/abortion-plays-key-role-in-closely-watched-virginia-primary-involving-democratic-pro-life-lawmaker/ |
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down for the fifth straight week, positive news for potential home buyers and a real estate market that’s been chilled by the Federal Reserve's series of interest rate hikes the past year.
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Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate ticked down to 6.27% from 6.28% the previous week. The average rate last year at this time was 5%.
The average long-term mortgage rate hit 7.08% in the fall — a two-decade high.
The recent decline in mortgage rates is good news for prospective homebuyers, many of whom were pushed to the sidelines during the past year as the Federal Reserve raised its main lending rate nine straight times in a bid to beat back stubborn, four-decade high inflation.
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Though supply remains low, home prices are retreating slightly, another development that could lure buyers back into the market. The national median home price slipped 0.2% from February last year to $363,000, marking the first annual decline in 13 years, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Rising borrowing costs can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for homebuyers and cooled off a red-hot housing market. Before surging 14.5% in February, sales of existing homes had fallen for 12 straight months to the slowest pace in more than a dozen years.
In 2022, existing U.S. home sales fell 17.8% from 2021, the weakest year for home sales since 2014 and the biggest annual decline since the housing crisis began in 2008, the National Association of Realtors reported earlier this year.
In their latest quarterly economic projections, Fed policymakers forecast that they expect to raise that key rate just once more — from its new level of about 4.9% to 5.1%, the same peak they had projected in December.
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While the Fed’s rate hikes do impact borrowing rates across the board for businesses and families, rates on 30-year mortgages usually track the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing loans. Investor expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasurys and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates can also influence the cost of borrowing for a home.
Treasury yields have fluctuated wildly since the collapse of two mid-size U.S. banks last month. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps set rates for mortgages and other important loans, was at 3.41% Thursday but had been above 4% early in March.
The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinancing their homes, fell this week to 5.54% from 5.64% last week. It was 4.17% one year ago. | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-drops-a-5th-17895405.php | 2023-04-13 16:20:55 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-drops-a-5th-17895405.php |
UTICA, N.Y. - The Go Red for Women Luncheon returns in person on April 18 with a focus on maternal health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in America. Dr. Dumisa Adams, medical director, and OB/GYN director at MVHS Women’s Health Care Center is the keynote speaker.
This year's luncheon will focus on maternal health. Dr. Adams said the United States has seen an increase in diabetes which has slowly developed into more cardiovascular problems like diabetes and hypertension.
When these problems are present in pregnant women, Dr. Adams says it can impact the way the placenta functions.
"In the United States we've seen an increase in maternal mortality and it's because we're not properly doing a good job at prevention,” said Dr. Adams. “We're not doing a good job at picking up subtle changes or signs things are going awry earlier before the catastrophe occurs so to speak."
The Go Red for Women Luncheon gives survivors the opportunity to reflect on their journey of monitoring their hearts, loved ones' time to reflect on those lost to cardiovascular disease, and everyone the opportunity to spread awareness.
"So it’s not just on us as physicians but us as in people in the community as well, to look at our friends are mothers our sisters our daughters and have careful discussions with them on how things are going in general," said Dr. Adams,
Dr. Adams says she will expand more on the ideas of how cardiovascular disease can impact menopause in women. As well as healthy and useful tips to improve heart health in women.
The Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place at Hart’s Hill Inn from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The University of Virginia community mourned on Tuesday as new details emerged both about the three football players killed in a campus shooting this week and the criminal charges the suspect, a former player, faces.
“It feels like it’s a nightmare, to be honest with you. And I’m ready for somebody to pinch me and wake me up and say that this didn’t happen,” university head football coach Tony Elliott said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
University officials and police have said a student, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., 22, joined a group of about two dozen others on a field trip Sunday from the Charlottesville campus to see a play in the nation’s capital, about 120 miles (195 kilometers) away. When their bus arrived back on campus, Jones opened fire, killing the three players and wounding two others, one of them also a football player, authorities said.
Ryan Lynch, a 19-year-old sophomore student on the trip, told Philadelphia TV station KYW the suspect pulled out a gun as they arrived back and pushed one of the now-deceased football players, stating: “You guys are always messing with me.”
“They just kept coming, more and more gunshots — just wouldn’t stop,” Lynch said of the shooting, adding the gunman then “just sort of walked or skipped off the bus.”
The shooting set off panic and a 12-hour campus lockdown amid a manhunt before Jones was captured Monday outside Richmond, the state capital.
University President Jim Ryan said Monday authorities did not have a “full understanding” of the motive or circumstances of the shooting. At Tuesday’s news conference with Elliott, athletics director Carla Williams said she couldn’t address anything related to the criminal investigation. Authorities have also not discussed the firearm or firearms used — what type, how many or where they were obtained.
Jones faces an initial court appearance Wednesday. The prosecutor, Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney James Hingeley, said by email Tuesday that besides previously announced second-degree murder and firearms charges, Jones faces two counts of malicious wounding and additional gun-related charges.
Online records did not list an attorney for Jones, who remains in custody. If he is financially eligible for court-appointed counsel, an attorney will be appointed Wednesday, Hingeley wrote, adding there also could be a preliminary bail review.
The university canceled classes Tuesday and made counselors and therapy dogs available as students visited temporary memorials on campus, leaving flowers or other remembrances. Classes were to resume Wednesday though the university said it wouldn’t require undergraduate students to complete any graded assignments or take exams before the Thanksgiving break.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered flags lowered statewide and made a campus visit, leaving flowers near a memorial at the football stadium. He said he came to pay “deep respects and hopefully take a moment to support these families.”
“It’s beyond anything any parent can possibly imagine. And the first lady and I, our hearts are just broken for these families,” said Youngkin.
The dead were identified as Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D’Sean Perry.
Elliott said they were all “incredible young men with huge aspirations and extremely bright futures.” The coach said he and the players were now channeling their grief into celebrating the victims’ lives, adding, “We were able to transition from the pain to finding a little bit of joy in celebrating the lives of all of Lavel, D’Sean and Devin.”
A campus-wide event honoring the victims was in the works.
On Tuesday evening, a candlelight vigil was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and a “Service for Justice and Peace” at University Baptist Church in Charlottesville.
University Baptist’s Senior Minister Matthew Tennant urged action against gun violence, saying, “There’s got to be more than getting together in our houses of worship to pray after someone shoots a bunch of people.”
“When we fix what is wrong, when we work to put an end to gun violence, God will have worked through us,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Williams said she and the coach will consult with players and make a decision soon about Saturday’s home football game against Coastal Carolina.
“We’ll use our best judgment. It will be soon,” she said.
Jones was a member of the football team during the 2018 season, a one-semester walk-on, according to Williams. She said she didn’t believe his membership overlapped with any of the victims — or know if they had any interaction outside the class that took the field trip.
Jones’ father, Chris Jones Sr., told Richmond TV station WTVR he was in disbelief when police called him. “My heart goes out to their families. I don’t know what to say, except I’m sorry,” said Jones Sr. He could not immediately be reached by The Associated Press.
Jones’ mother, Margo Ellis, declined to be interviewed Tuesday when reached by AP. “There’s so much going on,” she said.
Jones drew the attention of the university’s threat-assessment team this fall in the context of a “potential hazing issue,” the university said in a statement.
During that review, university officials heard from a student that Jones commented about having a gun, though that student did not report Jones making any threat, the statement said. University officials investigated and ended up discovering Jones had previously been tried and convicted of a misdemeanor concealed weapons violation in 2021, which he had failed to report, according to the statement.
The school initially said it “escalated his case for disciplinary action” on Oct. 27. But a spokesman, Brian Coy, revised the timeline Tuesday night. He said that likely due to either a human or technical error, the report had not actually been transmitted to the University Judiciary Committee, a student-run body. The university said in a statement it was working to correct the error.
The killings come as the nation recoils from a string of mass shootings over six months. Those included an attack that killed 19 students and two teachers at an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school; a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb that killed seven and wounded more than 30; and a shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket that killed 10 people and wounded three.
The University of Virginia, the state’s flagship public university, has endured numerous high-profile tragedies this past decade, including the 2014 disappearance and murder of a student as well as violence inflicted by white supremacists who descended on Charlottesville for “Unite the Right” events in 2017.
“I think U.Va. has weathered a lot in the past. And I think we are an incredibly resilient community,” said Ellie Wilkie, a 21-year-old student who had sheltered in her room on the historic Lawn at the heart of the campus amid the lockdown.
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This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the last name of Mike Hollins, one of the wounded players.
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Associated Press journalists Nathan Ellgren in Charlottesville; Denise Lavoie in Richmond, Virginia; Michael Kunzelman and Sarah Brumfield in Silver Spring, Maryland; and Ben Finley in Norfolk, Virginia, contributed to this report. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-u-va-shooting-suspect-part-of-field-trip-school-confirms/ | 2022-11-16 12:19:09 | 0 | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-u-va-shooting-suspect-part-of-field-trip-school-confirms/ |
Dr. Michelle Au is the first Asian American woman elected to the Georgia Senate. She's also a strong voice and leader in the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders community.
In March 2021, a 22-year-old white man killed eight people at three Atlanta-area spas. Six were women of Asian descent.
In response to the shootings, the AAPI Democratic Caucus introduced three bills to the Georgia state government. Two focus on community outreach, requesting translation services for 911 operators and police. The third bill aimed to require a five-day waiting period to buy a firearm.
"Since the time that we dropped those bills and since the end of this past session, those bills have gotten exactly nowhere. Despite all the rhetoric we heard and listening to the Asian population and all this incredible sympathy, no legislative action was taken," said Dr. Au.
At the federal level, President Joe Biden signed legislation that makes it easier to record and report hate crimes and violence against Asian Americans.
Prior to the Atlanta shootings, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was already a rise in such crimes.
Between March 2020 and December 2021, nearly 11,000 incidents were reported to the advocacy group "Stop AAPI Hate."
Recently, Illinois and New Jersey passed laws requiring the teaching of Asian American studies in K-12 schools. And in California, lawmakers introduced two bills that aim to combat harassment and violence against the AAPI community in public spaces.
While she is frustrated by the lack of legislative progress in Georgia, Dr. Au says great progress is being made on the community level.
"I will say that where we lacked progress in terms of the legislation, we were able to pass last session, we made up for in the way that community leaders, organizers, activists were able to galvanize this energy and grief into a larger piece of increasing Asian American visibility," said Dr. Au.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next cars, a new poll shows, with high prices and too few charging stations the main deterrents. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to switch, but the history-making shift from the country’s century-plus love affair with gas-driven vehicles still has a ways to travel.
The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago shows that the Biden administration’s plans to dramatically raise U.S. EV sales could run into resistance from consumers. Only 8% of U.S. adults say they or someone in their household owns or leases an electric vehicle, and just 8% say their household has a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
Even with tax credits of up to $7,500 to buy a new EV, it could be difficult to persuade drivers to ditch their gas-burning cars and trucks for vehicles without tailpipe emissions.
Auto companies are investing billions in factories and battery technology in an effort to speed up the switch to EVs to cut pollution and fight climate change. Under a greenhouse gas emissions proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency, about two-thirds of all new vehicle sales could have to be EVs by 2032. President Joe Biden has set a goal that up to half of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030 to cut emissions and fight climate change.
But only 19% of U.S. adults say it’s “very” or “extremely” likely they would purchase an electric vehicle the next time they buy a car, according to the poll, and 22% say it’s somewhat likely. About half — 47% — say it’s not likely they would go electric.
Six in 10 said the high cost is a major reason they wouldn’t and about a quarter cited it as a minor reason. Only 16% said the high cost would not be a factor in rejecting the EV.
New electric vehicles now cost an average of more than $58,000, according to Kelley Blue Book, a price that’s beyond the reach of many U.S. households. (The average vehicle sold in the U.S. costs just under $46,000.) Tax credits approved under last year’s Inflation Reduction Act are designed to bring EV prices down and attract more buyers.
But new rules proposed by the U.S. Treasury Department could result in fewer electric vehicles qualifying for a full $7,500 federal tax credit later.
Many vehicles will only be eligible for half the full credit, $3,750, an amount that may not be enough to entice them away from less-costly gasoline-powered vehicles.
About three-quarters say too few charging stations is a reason they wouldn’t go electric, including half who call it a major reason. Two-thirds cite a preference for gasoline vehicles as a major or minor reason they won’t go electric.
“I’m an internal combustion engine kind of guy,” said Robert Piascik, 65, a musician who lives in Westerville, Ohio, a Columbus suburb. “I can’t see myself spending a premium to buy something that I don’t like as much as the lower-priced option.”
Although he has nothing against EVs and would consider buying one as the technology improves and prices fall, Piascik said the shorter traveling range, lack of places to charge and long refueling times would make it harder for him to go on trips.
In his 2017 BMW 3-Series, all he has to do is pull into a gas station and fill up in minutes, Piascik said. “The early adopters have to put up with a the lack of infrastructure,” he said.
Biden has set a goal of 500,000 EV charging stations nationwide, and $5 billion from the 2021 infrastructure law has been set aside to install or upgrade chargers along 75,000 miles (120,000 kilometers) of highway from coast to coast.
Electric car giant Tesla will, for the first time, make some of its charging stations available to all U.S. electric vehicles by the end of next year, under a plan announced in February by the White House. The plan to open the nation’s largest and most reliable charging network to all drivers is a potential game-changer in promoting EV use, experts say.
High prices and a lack of available chargers are cited by at least half of Democrats and Republicans as main reasons for not buying an EV, but there’s a partisan divide in how Americans view electric vehicles. About half of Republicans, 54%, say a preference for gasoline-powered vehicles is a major reason for not buying an EV, while only 29% of Democrats say that.
James Rogers of Sacramento, California, a Democrat who voted for Biden, calls climate change an urgent problem, and he supports Biden’s overall approach. Still, he does not own an EV and isn’t planning to buy one, saying the price must come down and the charging infrastructure upgraded.
Even with a tax credit that could put the average price for a new EV close to $50,000, “it’s too much” money, said Rogers, 62, a retired customer service representative. He’s willing to pay as much as $42,000 for an EV and hopes the market will soon drive prices down, Rogers said.
In an encouraging finding for EV proponents, the poll shows 55% of adults under 30 say they are at least somewhat likely they will get an electric vehicle next time, as do 49% of adults ages 30 to 44, compared with just 31% of those 45 and older.
And people in the U.S. do see the benefits to an EV. Saving money on gasoline is the main factor cited by those who want to buy an EV, with about three-quarters of U.S. adults calling it a major or minor reason.
Making an impact on climate change is another big reason many would buy an EV, with 35% saying that reducing their personal impact on the climate is a major reason and 31% saying it’s a minor reason. ___ Krisher reported from Detroit. ___ The AP-NORC poll of 5,408 adults was conducted Jan. 31 to Feb. 15 using a combined sample of interviews from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population, and interviews from opt-in online panels. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 1.7 percentage points. The AmeriSpeak panel is recruited randomly using address-based sampling methods, and respondents later were interviewed online or by phone. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/less-than-half-say-next-vehicle-is-an-ev-ap-norc-epic-poll/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-04-11 05:45:56 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/less-than-half-say-next-vehicle-is-an-ev-ap-norc-epic-poll/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
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Police: Virginia Walmart shooter bought gun just hours before killing
Updated: 9:08 AM CST Nov 25, 2022
Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note with grievances against coworkers on his phone.Police in Chesapeake, Virginia, issued a news release on Friday that says they conducted a forensic analysis of Walmart supervisor Andre Bing’s phone and discovered what was labeled a “Death Note.” Police say he was the shooter and was found dead at the scene of the shooting late Tuesday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.In the note released by police, Bing said coworkers harassed him and mocked him.Police said he used a 9mm handgun legally purchased on Tuesday morning, hours before the shooting. The release said he had no criminal history.This is a breaking news update. Check back for more on this story.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note with grievances against coworkers on his phone.
Police in Chesapeake, Virginia, issued a news release on Friday that says they conducted a forensic analysis of Walmart supervisor Andre Bing’s phone and discovered what was labeled a “Death Note.” Police say he was the shooter and was found dead at the scene of the shooting late Tuesday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In the note released by police, Bing said coworkers harassed him and mocked him.
Police said he used a 9mm handgun legally purchased on Tuesday morning, hours before the shooting. The release said he had no criminal history.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggested recently he might stop the FBI from relocating its downtown headquarters to a new facility planned for the Washington suburbs, it was more than idle thinking about an office renovation.
The nod from the Republican speaker is elevating a once-fringe proposal to upend the FBI in the aftermath of the federal indictment of Donald Trump over classified documents and the Justice Department’s prosecution of his allies, including some of the nearly 1,000 people charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol.
Moving from far-right corners into the mainstream, the emerging effort to overhaul the nation’s premier law enforcement agency is rooted in increasingly forceful conservative complaints about an overly biased FBI that they claim is being weaponized against them.
“This is a pretty dramatic reversal of what the politics would have been 50 years ago,” said Beverly Gage, a historian at Yale who won a 2023 Pulitzer Prize for her biography of the legendary FBI director, “G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century.”
The shifting attitudes among Republican members of Congress toward the FBI underscore the way Trump’s personal grievances have become legislative policy. Once the party of law and order, Republicans are now antagonists of federal law enforcement, undermining a storied institution and attacking Justice Department officials whose work is foundational to American democracy.
While political criticism of the FBI has followed the bureau since its founding with Hoover, who famously wiretapped civil rights leaders and orchestrated the infiltration of left-wing political organizations, the right-flank campaign against federal law enforcement had mostly simmered at the margins of party politics.
But the Justice Department’s indictment of Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts over storing and refusing to return classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club, and the ongoing prosecution of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol, have fueled conservative anger. The Justice Department is also investigating Trump and his allies over the effort to challenge President Joe Biden’s election in the run-up to the 2021 Capitol attack.
Conservatives criticize the federal law enforcement on multiple fronts; among them, its work with social media companies to flag potentially dangerous postings, and a COVID-era memo from Attorney General Merrick Garland directing resources to combat violence against school officials. They compare the Trump investigations with what they say was a sweetheart deal for Hunter Biden, the president’s son, who is pleading guilty to misdemeanor tax evasion after a long investigation.
“Looking at the actions of the FBI, I think the whole leadership needs to change,” McCarthy told reporters at the Capitol last month.
Fresh from a visit with law enforcement in California, McCarthy said he envisions decentralizing the FBI by spreading operations into the states.
“This idea that we’re going to build a new, big Pentagon and put all the FBI mainly in one place, I don’t think it’s a good structure,” McCarthy said Friday, panning a conservative-led proposal to relocate the FBI to Alabama.
“I’d like to see the structure of a much smaller FBI administration building, and more FBI agents out across the country, helping to keep the country safe,” he said. “To me that’s better.”
In many ways, the resistance to a robust federal law enforcement agency extends a thread that has run across American history — from the aftermath of the Civil War, when Southern states rejected federal troops for Reconstruction, to Trump’s own 2024 campaign announcement in Waco, Texas, a region known for the federal siege of a separatist compound in 1993.
“The Washington headquarters is symbolic,” said Steven G. Bradbury, a former Trump administration general counsel who is now a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.
Heritage is among those outside entities and advocacy organizations encouraging Congress to reimagine the FBI.
Bradbury’s “How to Fix the FBI” report outlines nearly a dozen options. One is scaling back its jurisdiction. Another is to overhaul section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, known as FISA, that was part of the Trump-Russia investigation over 2016 election interference and is a program some Democrats also want to limit.
“We have our finger on the pulse of what conservatives are reacting to,” said Bradbury. “The FBI needs to be rebuilt.”
Last week, FBI Director Christopher Wray appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time since Republicans took control in January, facing a long list of criticisms, complaints and accusations of bias at the bureau.
“Are you protecting the Bidens?’ asked Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
“Absolutely not,” Wray said.
At another point Wray said, “The idea that I’m biased against conservatives seems somewhat insane to me, given my own personal background.”
He is a longtime Republican who had been appointed by Trump to fill the job after Director James Comey was fired in 2017.
Wray told the lawmakers that dismantling or defunding the FBI would be disastrous for the bureau’s 38,000 employees and “hurt our great state local law enforcement partners that depend on us each day to work with them on a whole slew of challenging threats.”
Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, called the hearing “bizarre.”
“I didn’t think I would ever see Republicans attacking a Republican appointed by Donald Trump to lead the nation’s largest law enforcement agency, essentially saying they want to defund the FBI,” she said.
The lawmaker said it was also odd to find herself defending the federal law enforcement agency that she, too, believes needs strong oversight from Congress. But she felt Democrats had to step in to counter Republican attacks on the FBI.
“That’s their message: They want to shut down the FBI because the FBI is continuing to investigate Donald Trump,” said Jayapal. “And that is really what this is about.”
Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, submitted a proposal before the hearing that calls for “eliminating taxpayer funding for any new FBI headquarter facility.”
Jordan said in a letter to the Republican chair of the House appropriations committee that he also wants a plan for moving the FBI headquarters out of Washington, noting an existing facility in Huntsville, Alabama — a recommendation Heritage has also made.
“One of the goals we’ve set in this Congress as Republicans is to do the oversight so we can impact the appropriations process,” Jordan said in a brief interview at the Capitol, and “put limitations on how taxpayer money is spent to stop the weaponization of these agencies against the American people.”
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, which is competing with neighboring Maryland to host the new FBI headquarters, called the Republican ideas “a solution in search of a problem.”
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Rossen Reports: Is your car on the new most stolen list?
Rossen Reports: Is your car on the new most stolen list?
Yeah, let's get right to the rundown first car theft crime. *** new report is out, we've got the info on which vehicles are getting stolen the most. Find out if yours is on the list, then we have new numbers in about robotic scams that you have to see. And finally doordash adding *** new feature for the next time you order something, I'm gonna give you all the details. But first every year the National Insurance Crime Bureau does this, the hot wheels vehicle theft report, get it, It's hot being stolen and now the numbers are in for 2021. Here are the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the U. S. Will count it down, starting with number 10 right here, the Toyota Corolla at number nine, the jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee followed by the Honda Crv, the Nissan ultima and the GMC full size pickup here at number five, the Toyota Camry, followed by the Honda accord, the third most stolen vehicle right here at the Honda Civic coming in at number two, the full size ford pickup and that number one, Number one most stolen car, the full size Chevrolet pickup now, numbers one and two, the Chevy and ford pickups also took the top two spots last year as well. We're going to put this full list and more from the report on the website Rawson reports dot com. Next up according to new reports. While robocalls are going down, Robot text, you get them there out of control. You know that robot killer says this is nuts, 87 billion, 87 billion spam texts were reported in 2021. That is *** 60% increase from the year before this year 12 billion spam tax were sent Just last month. That's nearly 40 for spam tax for every person in the country. I feel like I'm getting all of it. Which scam text is hitting the hardest. The fake delivery scams where scammers pretend to be from Fedex or the USPS or amazon and the state's getting hit the hardest with them florida, California texas. Just remember if you didn't opt in to get text messages from *** company, it is *** scam, you have to opt in for those. Finally doordash is adding *** new safety feature for the next time you order alcohol through the app. The company launched alcohol delivery last year and continues to see huge demand for it. But it wants to ensure that alcohol is only being delivered to people who are really 21 older. Usually when your delivery driver gets to your door you just have to show your I. D. Now the driver will have to scan your ID through the app before they can even give you the alcohol to verify it's legit, the two step verification process was being tested in *** few states it worked so now they're pushing it nationwide so next time you put in that doordash order for alcohol be ready, You don't have to show the I. D. For apples that's all for today back to you.
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The National Insurance Crime Bureau's annual Hot Wheels Vehicle Theft Report for 2021 is out and pickup trucks continue to be among the most targeted.For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full-size pickups took the top two spots.Of the nearly 1 million total vehicles reported stolen in 2021, 14% of passenger vehicles were Chevrolet, Ford and GMC full-size pickup models. The NICB says vehicle thefts increased by 8% last year, and owners who reported a stolen car within the first 24 hours had a 34% recovery rate.Want to know if your vehicle is one of the most commonly stolen ones? Check out the list below:Can't see the list? CLICK HERE.
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For the second year in a row, Chevrolet and Ford full-size pickups took the top two spots.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The most far-right House Republicans, early opponents of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and even embattled new Rep. George Santos all are in line for coveted committee assignments. Some are set to serve on the high-profile oversight committee investigating President Joe Biden’s administration.
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Paul Gosar of Arizona will get to serve on committees now that Republicans have dislodged Democrats from the majority. When Democrats were in charge, both lawmakers were booted from their assignments for being too extreme.
Santos, who has acknowledged lying to New York voters about his past, has picked up two committee assignments.
The full House Republican conference must ratify the recommendations, but that generally is a formality.
A look at who went where in the new House.
GREENE, GOSAR BACK ON COMMITTEES
Two years ago, Democrats under then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi voted just weeks into the last Congress to remove Greene from both her committees. It was an extraordinary punishment that Democrats said she had earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories. Eleven Republicans joined 219 Democrats in backing Greene’s ejection from her committees.
This week, a GOP panel that selects most of the committee leaders and hands out committee assignments recommended that Greene serve on two important committees: Homeland Security and House Oversight and Accountability.
Greene, who is now one of McCarthy’s fiercest supporters, had embraced an array of conspiracy theories before winning election in 2020. For example, in November 2018, she talked about the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, referring to a “so-called” plane that crashed into the Pentagon. She also “liked” a January 2019 Facebook post that called for “a bullet to the head” of Pelosi.
McCarthy, R-Calif., argued that the majority party in the House should not dictate how the minority disciplines its members. He described the removal of Greene’s committee assignments as a partisan power grab. Greene, who often trolls Democrats on social media, has said Biden should resign.
“Joe Biden, be prepared. We are going to uncover every corrupt business dealing, every foreign entanglement, every abuse of power, and every check cut for The Big Guy,” Greene said.
Gosar lost his committee assignments in late 2021 after posting an animated video that depicted him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., with a sword. Democrats said the video was a clear threat to a lawmaker’s life, and they argued that Gosar’s conduct would not be tolerated in any other workplace — and shouldn’t be in Congress.
The vote to censure Gosar and remove him from his House committee assignments was approved almost entirely along party lines. Then-Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois the only Republicans voting in favor.
Gosar will return to the House Natural Resources Committee and the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, his assignments before the punishment.
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SANTOS TO SCIENCE AND SMALL BUSINESS
State and local Republican leaders in New York have called on Santos to resign after lying to voters about his resume and family heritage. Santos says he’s staying and McCarthy has taken the position that the voters will have the final say in the matter in 2024, when Santos would be up for reelection.
Republicans have such a slim House majority that even losing one Republican seat makes it that much tougher to pass legislation. Santos represents a Long Island-based district that could flip to Democrats in a special election.
Santos will serve on two lower-profile committees: the House Small Business Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
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MCCARTHY’S DETRACTORS
A core group of Republicans who opposed McCarthy for speaker but ultimately changed their votes to present, allowing him to prevail in the 15th round, got their committee assignments.
Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona and Matt Gaetz of Florida will remain on the House Judiciary Committee. Biggs also returns to the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona, in his first term, was recommended for the House Homeland Security Committee, where he says he will “fiercely combat the disaster at our border.” He also will be on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the House Small Business Committee.
Rep. Matt Rosendale of Montana will return to the House Natural Resources Committee.
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado will serve on that committee as well as the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, where Republicans will look into the business dealings of Hunter Biden in an attempt to find any connection to the president.
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OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE NOTABLES
Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, chairman of ultra-conservative Republicans in the House Freedom Caucus, retained his seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and added a new assignment: the high-profile House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
“Boy, do I have some questions,” said Perry, about his role on that investigative committee.
Perry has continuously disputed the validity of Biden’s 2020 victory in Pennsylvania. The committee investigating the Capitol riot referred him to the House Ethics Committee, along with McCarthy, Biggs and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, for defying subpoenas seeking their testimony.
The addition of Perry, Boebert, Greene and Gosar to the House Oversight and Accountability presents challenges for Republicans who will need to show a strong measure of seriousness and even-handedness over the coming months to ensure credibility with voters about their findings. Those lawmakers are among Trump’s strongest allies in the House and are known for their inflammatory political discourse.
The committee chairman, Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, called members of his committee “an all-star lineup ready to hit the ground running and go to bat for the American people.”
White House spokesman Ian Sams said that “with these members joining the Oversight Committee, it appears that House Republicans may be setting the stage for divorced-from-reality political stunts, instead of engaging in bipartisan work on behalf of the American people.”
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TOKYO and HENNIGSDORF, Germany, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE:4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") and Pantherna Therapeutics GmbH (CEO:Klaus Giese, Ph.D., "Pantherna") today announced that the companies have entered into a new technology evaluation agreement for research to generate mRNA-based regenerative medicine programs using direct reprogramming (transdifferentiation)*.
This agreement expands the scope of the technology evaluation agreement for research, which Astellas and Pantherna entered into in 2021, to include new target organ.
Pantherna owns a proprietary platform of state-of-the-art, unique mRNA molecules (PTXmRNAs) for enhancing the efficiency of mRNA actions in the body. Under the new agreement, Pantherna's mRNA platform and Astellas' world-class drug discovery capabilities will be combined to promote research on the generation of regenerative medicine programs for new target organ using a direct reprogramming approach. Astellas will be responsible for providing drug discovery ideas, preparing candidate compounds for technology evaluation, and performing research aimed at developing this therapeutic modality, while Pantherna will be responsible for providing technical information and development support.
"We are excited about this expansion of our collaboration with Astellas," said Pantherna's Chief Executive Officer, Klaus Giese, Ph.D. "We feel honored that Astellas, as a leading pharmaceutical company, has underscored their interest in leveraging the unique aspects of our proprietary therapeutic mRNA technology."
"Through this agreement, which expands the scope of our collaboration with Pantherna, we will create innovative regenerative medicine programs for new target organ, and we expect that we will be able to thereby expand the treatment options for diseases with high unmet medical needs." said Taiji Sawamoto, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Applied Research & Operations, at Astellas. "The collaboration with Pantherna is an initiative which synergistically integrates Astellas' expertise with mRNA as a therapeutic modality and its capabilities cultivated in the research field of direct reprogramming, and will promote the development of next-generation treatments using a new modality/technology based on the Focus Area approach strategy."
* Direct reprogramming: Direct conversion of the fate of cells without passing through the pluripotent state. https://www.astellas.com/en/science/direct-reprogramming-research-unit
About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
About Pantherna
Pantherna Therapeutics is a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class therapeutics for vascular diseases. Pantherna's innovative technology platform is based on advanced lipid nanoparticles for the target-specific, selective delivery and expression of therapeutic mRNA drugs in organs and tissues such as the endothelium. Pantherna Therapeutics was recently awarded with a 2022 Pharma Trend Honor for its lead candidate PAN004 in the category "Most Innovative Product: Leap Innovations-Nucleic Acid-Based Drug Development"
(https://businesswire.com/news/home/20220916005215/en/Pharma-Trend-Honors-the-Best-Pharmaceutical-Companies-and-the-Most-Innovative-Products_2022). Pantherna is based in Hennigsdorf, Brandenburg (Innovationsforum) close to Berlin, Germany. For more information, please visit our website at https://pantherna-therapeutics.com/.
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In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
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In 2018, Porsche built a replica of its first 356 sports car to mark the 70th anniversary of its registration. For this year’s 75th anniversary, Porsche has once again looked back at the 356, this time imagining what the sprightly sports car might look like if launched today. The result is the Porsche Vision 357 concept unveiled on Wednesday.
Naturally, there are multiple nods to the 356 in the concept’s design. These include the grille pattern at the rear, the design of the headlights, and the carbon-fiber hubcaps with center locks that recall the wheels with unusually large bolt circles that were fitted to the 356 A and 356 B.
The concept is based on the platform of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, meaning it is powered by a mid-mounted 4.0-liter flat-6 delivering a maximum 493 hp. An “eFuel” logo signifies the concept has been designed to run on Porsche’s carbon-neutral synthetic fuel that recently began production at a pilot plant in Chile.
As a further nod to sustainability, the concept also features natural-fiber-reinforced plastic made from flax fibers.
While the Vision 357 is unlikely to enter production, Porsche design chief Michael Mauer hinted that elements of the car could preview future design themes for Porsche.
“The concept car is an attempt to combine the past, present and future with coherency, featuring proportions that are reminiscent of its historical archetype and details that visualize the outlook for the future,” he said in a statement.
The Vision 357 is the highlight of a special exhibition celebrating Porsche’s 75th anniversary. The exhibition runs at the Volkswagen Group’s Drive Forum in Berlin and is open to the public from Jan. 27. Porsche’s concept will be on display there until mid-February.
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — It was kind of a wild weekend at the beach, proving once again, you never know what you’re going to see when you hit the Gulf Coast.
Cellphone video showed a group of large hammerhead sharks close to recreational boaters and people still in the water near Robinson Island in Orange Beach, Alabama, Saturday afternoon.
Paul Hubble is one of the swimmers who had a close encounter with the 6-8 foot long apex predators.
“We were in the water on the north side of the boat and all of a sudden, we heard people screaming 'shark' and see people scrambling to get on their boats,” Hubble said. “There was 4 to 6 of them and they’re just kind of thrashing around in the water, chasing bait fish.”
University of New Orleans marine biologist Dr. Kelly Boyle says hammerheads are a common species in the Gulf of Mexico.
“They’re not interested in humans really,” Boyle said. “They’re interested in smaller fishes. So, it’s good to see them and give them their respect.”
Sunday, about two hours east of Orange Beach in Destin, Florida, swimmers spotted a young black bear in the water.
The animal swam ashore, ran past sunbathers on the beach and crossed over the dunes.
According to a spokeswoman for the Okaloosa County Sheriff, the bear took off and hasn’t been seen since.
“I’ve been to the beach a lot,” Boyle said. “I’ve never seen a bear at the beach. But nearby there are areas where black bears are commonly sighted. So, it kind of makes sense that kind of thing could happen.”
“We are in their habitat,” Hubble said. “That’s where they live.”
“I don’t think it’s animal Armageddon, I think it’s just animals doing their thing,” Boyle said.
A couple of weeks ago, we showed you a large alligator sunning on the beach in Waveland, Mississippi.
The animal encounters just go to show you, we aren’t the only ones that enjoy a day at the beach.
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WA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, July 8, 2022
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
238 AM PDT Thu Jul 7 2022
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 AM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East
Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 3 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
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City emerging as an innovation ecosystem for early-stage startups and entrepreneurs
WATERVILLE — Waterville-based startup Pair Technologies has successfully secured a grant from Maine Technology Institute to support early-stage growth and prototyping of its product. Founded by Mufaddal Ali, Pair’s mission is to design and manufacture innovative smart device accessories in Maine.
“Bringing an idea to life can be uncertain, so I am grateful for the support we have received from Central Maine Growth Council, the Dirigo Labs team, and Maine Technology Institute,” states Mufaddal. “From mentorship to resources, we have found it all in the growing entrepreneurial network and we are so excited for what’s to come in the new year.”
Utilizing his knowledge of Human-Computer Interaction, Mufaddal designed Tether. This portable tablet work-station accessory enables users to use tablet computers in both tablet mode (low height, flatter angle) and desktop mode (highest height, completely vertical). Graduating from Colby College in Waterville in 2021 with the support of fellow classmate Will Short, chief operating officer of Pair Technologies, the entrepreneurs have received support from Dirigo Labs, Waterville’s business accelerator program, and Bricks Coworking and Innovation Space, central Maine’s premier coworking space located in the historic Hathaway Creative Center.
“Envisioning products that are suitable for the diverse needs of today and tomorrow’s economy, including central Maine’s growing network of rural remote workers, positions Pair to secure additional funding, expand its customer base, and will highlight Waterville as a beacon for entrepreneurial support and success,” elaborates Central Maine Growth Council Director of Planning, Innovation, and Economic Development Garvan Donegan. “Mufaddal and Will demonstrate foresight and innovation through the company’s novel approach to supporting technologists and workers of all backgrounds; I look forward to the company’s robust growth in both the short- and long-term.”
Developed as an academic project while studying at Colby College, Mufaddal’s insights on the tech accessories market and his knowledge of technology trends have allowed the company to expand. The company is actively working with Maine-based organizations and college students to design and test their prototypes, intending to manufacture them in the state. Operating locally at Bricks Coworking and Innovation Space in Waterville has allowed the company to refine its product through accessible maker space and on-site staff.
“By appearing on Green Light Maine working with recently established Waterville-based Dirigo Labs, and prototyping at the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center at the University of Maine, Pair has become embedded in Maine’s flourishing entrepreneurial landscape,” adds co-founder Will Short. “With the establishment of the Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship, Colby has further cemented Waterville as a burgeoning hub for innovators and creators alike.” | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/13/bdn-maine/waterville-based-startup-pair-technologies-receives-mti-grant-to-support-growth/ | 2023-02-13 23:29:10 | 1 | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/13/bdn-maine/waterville-based-startup-pair-technologies-receives-mti-grant-to-support-growth/ |
Prestigious international annual awards program recognizes standout digital health & medical technology products and companies
PETALUMA, Calif., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carium, a Care Experience Platform (CXP), today announced that it is has been selected as winner of the "Patient Experience Innovation Award" in the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global health and medical technology market.
Carium is a Care Experience Platform (CXP) delivering the next generation of advanced virtual care technology. An end-to-end, complete care management ecosystem, Carium allows care teams to actively engage people within their healthcare journey, regardless of condition, population or location. With Carium, care teams can automate complex workflows to optimize operational efficiencies and provide personalized care-at-scale.
"We are incredibly proud to receive this award from MedTech Breakthrough. First generation telemedicine was designed as an alternative to in-person clinic appointments. In contrast, virtual care is a technology-enabled model where care for health can happen anywhere, at any time and, most importantly, fully engage the patient. Healthcare organizations are embracing how well our platform helps them consolidate aging and burgeoning tech stacks while we enable comprehensive 'care between the care' outside of traditional settings," said Rich Steinle, CEO at Carium.
"We believe that it takes more to transform healthcare than remotely measuring a blood pressure reading, scheduling an appointment or taking a video visit. Carium is the platform where you can architect your vision of virtual care, hand-tailored to the people you serve," said Steinle. "We are actively advocating for and enabling patient-driven care management and engagement, because we believe that every person, every care team member, and every experience between them matters."
The mission of the MedTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the innovation, hard work and success in a range of health and medical technology categories, including Telehealth, Clinical Administration, Patient Engagement, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Virtual Care, Medical Devices, Medical Data and many more. This year's program attracted more than 4,000 nominations from over 17 different countries throughout the world.
"In today's trend of healthcare becoming more consumer-centric, people desire convenience, flexibility, personalization and high quality from their healthcare experiences," said James Johnson, managing director, MedTech Breakthrough. "Carium delivers on and exceeds these expectations, breaking through the crowded digital health industry by providing relevant, effective and efficient tools to improve the care team experience. The Company's advanced virtual care platform facilitates patient/member engagement from within daily life, in partnership and relationship with a trusted care team, throughout a care journey. Congratulations on this true breakthrough and being our pick for the 'Patient Experience Innovation Award.'"
About Carium
Carium is a Care Experience Platform (CXP) delivering the next generation of advanced virtual care technology. Within one, complete technology ecosystem, the end-to-end care journey – no matter how complex – is person-centric, proactive, and efficient for care teams and the people they serve. Visit us to learn more at carium.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
About MedTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the MedTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence and innovation in medical & health technology companies, products, services and people. The MedTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough healthcare and medical companies and products in categories that include Patient Experience & Engagement, Health & Fitness, Medical Devices, Clinical Administration, Connected Healthcare, Medical Data, Healthcare Cybersecurity and more. For more information visit MedTechBreakthrough.com.
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This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.
In our day-to-day lives, there are moments when we get to decide whether we want to offer a helping hand. These gestures often feel trivial to us, but sometimes have the power to change the course of someone's life.
This kind of transformative experience happened to Bill Price when he was 15 years old.
It was the fall of 1972, and Price was attending a reunion for a summer program he'd taken part in a few months before. He remembers standing outside at the end of the day, catching up with friends. Eventually, everyone said their goodbyes — leaving Price standing by himself.
"And sometimes when you're alone, it's OK," Price said. "Sometimes when you're alone, you feel bereft and abandoned. And that's the way I felt then."
Nearby, another group of teenagers stood laughing and talking.
"I found myself wishing so much to be a part of that group," Price remembered.
One of the people in the group was a person named Wendy Westman. She and Price had only met in passing at the summer program a few months earlier. As Price stood there, feeling increasingly lonely, Westman turned around and asked him if he'd like to join her group.
"My life was transformed in that moment," Price said.
Westman reaching out sparked a realization in Price: He could offer that same kindness to anyone, at any time.
"It's so easy to see someone who seems left out and alone and notice them, say hello to them, be kind to them," Price explained. "And my realization was [that] that is a gift that we can all give."
Price went on to become a psychiatrist. A primary part of his job is being kind to his patients, listening to them and being attentive to their needs. Price attributes his understanding of the importance of kindness to that moment when he was 15 years old.
"To the extent that I'm a good person in my life today, it's probably due to Wendy Westman inviting me to join her group," he said.
My Unsung Hero is also a podcast — new episodes are released every Tuesday. To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague reminds investors that the firm has filed a securities fraud class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against TuSimple Holdings, Inc. ("TuSimple") (NASDAQ: TSP) on behalf of those who purchased TuSimple: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the TuSimple's April 15, 2021 initial public offering ("IPO"); and/or (b) securities between April 15, 2021 and August 1, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is captioned Dicker v. TuSimple Holdings, Inc., et al., Case No. 3:22-cv-01300-LL-MSB.
Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired TuSimple securities between April 15, 2021 and August 1, 2022 may no later than October 31, 2022, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation, please contact Berger Montague: James Maro at jmaro@bm.net or (215) 875-3093, or Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/tusimple/
TuSimple develops autonomous technology specifically designed for semi-trucks in the United States and internationally. It is developing a line of purpose-built Level 4 ("L4") autonomous semi-trucks for the North American market. TuSimple operates its Autonomous Freight Network ("AFN") L4 autonomous semi-trucks equipped with its autonomous driving technology. According to TuSimple, AFN is an ecosystem that consists of L4 autonomous semi-trucks, high-definition digital mapped routes, terminals, and TuSimple Connect, a cloud-based autonomous operations oversight system.
On April 15, 2021, TuSimple effected its IPO, selling 33.8 million class A common shares at $40.00 per share, generating $1.031 billion in gross proceeds. The complaint alleges that the Registration Statement contained materially false and misleading statements of fact and failed to disclose facts required to be disclosed therein regarding TuSimple's business, operations, and prospects.
The truth emerged on August 1, 2022, when the Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple," which brought to light a number of previously undisclosed concerns that undermined the defendants' representations and omissions concerning TuSimple's safety. The article referenced an April 6, 2022, accident involving a truck fitted with TuSimple's autonomous driving technology.
Following this news, TuSimple's shares fell $0.97 per share, or nearly 10%, from a closing price of $9.96 per share on July 29, 2022, to a closing price of $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as a lead plaintiff through counsel of his/her choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an inactive class member.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Contacts:
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Tuesday’s Senate run-off in Georgia is vital, even though Democrats have already secured control of the upper chamber.
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) bested former football star Herschel Walker by roughly 36,000 votes in the initial round of voting on Nov. 8. But Warnock fell just short of getting the necessary 50 percent of votes cast in that contest, which also featured a Libertarian candidate.
This time around, it’s a one-on-one race between Warnock and Walker.
Early voting began on Thanksgiving weekend, and the following Monday saw the largest number of ballots cast on any single day of early voting in the state’s history.
Here’s why the runoff matters.
A Dem victory would reduce Manchin and Sinema’s leverage
The Senate was split 50-50 throughout President Biden’s first two years in office, with Democrats holding the majority only because Vice President Harris has the authority to break a tie.
The tight math gave huge leverage to the two Democrats most likely to dissent from their colleagues: Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.).
Neither senator was shy about using that influence.
Manchin was the key figure in forcing the Biden administration to scale back its ambitions from a proposed $3.5 trillion social spending bill to the far more modest Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Sinema, for her part, won concessions on taxation in the IRA, including some exemptions to a corporate minimum tax.
A 51-49 Senate would not destroy the influence of Manchin and Sinema.
But it would significantly dilute it, since Democratic Senate leaders could afford to lose the support of one of the duo and still retain a majority.
Former President Trump has a lot at stake
The 45th president had a miserable midterm election, with many of his most high-profile endorsees losing and, in the aftermath, GOP critics openly accusing him of having deprived the party of an expected “red wave.”
Walker’s fate could ease or worsen that problem.
Trump encouraged Walker to get into the race and endorsed him more than a year ago, in September 2021.
But that level of involvement means that Trump will suffer a real political wound if Walker loses.
Such an outcome would also strengthen the hand of Trump foes like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who warned back in August about “candidate quality” — an implicit jab at Trump and his chosen candidates.
One key metric: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R), who won reelection on Nov. 8, received about 200,000 more votes than did Walker.
Trump had tried in vain to engineer Kemp’s defeat in a primary.
Senate committees are more important than they sound
Partisans on both sides have stressed the topic of Senate committees as they try to maximize turnout for the runoff.
They have a point.
Even though Democrats have had a de facto majority in the 50-50 Senate for the past two years, those numbers require committees to have an equal number of members from each party.
In practical terms, that makes it easier for Republicans to pump the brakes on Democratic priorities.
One more seat for Biden’s party would change all that, giving Democrats the majority in every committee.
This is especially important given the Senate’s role in confirming judicial nominees. A Democratic majority on the Senate Judiciary Committee would ease the way for anyone Biden selects.
Republicans, having already lost the chance to retake the majority, don’t want to lose their committee powers as well.
Walker himself told Newsmax in recent days, “Right now, we’ve got a chance to make all the committees even.”
Democrats face a grim Senate map in 2024
Democrats performed at the top end of expectations to keep the Senate this year. But they face an ever more difficult climb in 2024.
It’s not just that Democrats have 23 Senate seats to defend in the 2024 cycle compared to the GOP’s 10.
It’s that a whole host of those Democratic seats are in serious peril, while it is hard to see Republicans losing anywhere.
For Democrats, Manchin and Sen. Jon Tester would have to win reelection — assuming they choose to run — in two very red states: West Virginia and Montana, respectively.
There will also be a Senate race in Ohio, where Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) has defied a historic shift toward the GOP before, but who could face hurdles in doing so again.
There are another five competitive states where Democrats will be defending a seat: Arizona, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Michigan.
Contrast that with the GOP’s position.
The most competitive 2024 race for a seat currently in Republican hands will likely be in Florida.
The Sunshine State has, for years, been considered a battleground.
But last month Sen. Marco Rubio (R) cruised to reelection by 16 points while Gov. Ron DeSantis did even better, winning by 19 points.
Facing such forbidding odds two years from now, Democrats would love to see Warnock notch a victory on Tuesday.
The result will reveal more about Georgia’s political transition
When President Biden won Georgia in 2022, he became the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since Bill Clinton in 1992.
After 1960, the only three Democrats to carry Georgia in a presidential election have been Biden, Clinton and native son Jimmy Carter.
Democrats have made big gains in the state in recent years, however.
They have been assisted by population movements, as Atlanta in particular has become a magnet for workers from other, more liberal states. There has also been a concerted effort to boost voter registration — a quest in which two-time gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been heavily involved.
In January 2021, Warnock and fellow Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff won Senate runoffs, albeit by very narrow margins.
Many Republicans blamed their early 2021 losses on Trump, who almost certainly depressed GOP turnout with his false claims of election fraud.
Georgia isn’t about to become a Democratic state anytime soon — Kemp beat Abrams comfortably, for example.
But Tuesday’s result will go some way to showing just how competitive the state has become. | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/five-reasons-why-the-georgia-senate-runoff-matters/ | 2022-12-02 14:48:23 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/national-world/five-reasons-why-the-georgia-senate-runoff-matters/ |
Workforce Development Non-Profit Introduces New Online Learning Platform
HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today WorkFaith announced WorkFaith Now, a new online learning platform for job seekers and employees. WorkFaith Now offers self-paced job readiness and career development courses at no cost to both individuals looking for work and staffing agencies who want to upskill their clients.
"WorkFaith Now is a transformative digital platform that gives 24/7 access to faith-based training and coaching opportunities. No longer is time or transportation a barrier for those who need immediate access to critical job resources," says Nick Hardy, Chief Program Officer at WorkFaith.
"When you access WorkFaith Now, you can expect to receive essential job training skills that have helped thousands of individuals obtain employment over the years. WorkFaith is an industry leader in workforce development, and has a vetted process that caters to individuals looking for long-term employment."
Features of WorkFaith Now include:
- 24/7 access from a smart device
- Engaging on-demand content
- No cost to the user
WorkFaith Now will be available starting August 1. For more information on WorkFaith Now, visit workfaithnow.org.
About WorkFaith: WorkFaith is a 501 c(3) organization that provides faith-based training and coaching for anyone who desires long-term employment. WorkFaith has helped thousands of people find work and achieve long-term success for over 16 years. For more information on WorkFaith, please visit workfaith.org.
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HELSINKI (AP) — Four passengers aboard a private jet traveling from Spain to Germany were feared dead after the plane crashed into the Baltic Sea off Latvia’s coast on Sunday, according to Swedish and German media reports.
The Cessna Citation 551 jet, which had taken off from the Spanish city of Jerez in the afternoon, disappeared from radar while flying over the Baltic Sea northwest of the Latvian port city of Ventspils, Swedish news agency TT reported.
The aircraft, registered in Austria, was en route to Cologne, Germany. German media said the passengers were a family of three — a man, a woman and their daughter — in addition to the pilot.
German newspaper Bild said that the plane had reported shortly after takeoff that there was a problem with pressurization in the cabin. But authorities lost radio contact with the aircraft soon after, and Spanish and French fighter jets were dispatched to intercept the plane.
But when they reached the plane, they saw nobody sitting in the cockpit, Bild said.
Latvian and Swedish rescue and coast guard vessels were patrolling the crash site and a nearby passenger ferry was alerted to help in the efforts. Debris from the plane and an oil spill have been found at the site, Swedish media reports said. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-reports-4-feared-dead-in-private-jet-crash-in-baltic-sea/ | 2022-09-05 13:41:38 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-reports-4-feared-dead-in-private-jet-crash-in-baltic-sea/ |
Fauci tests positive for COVID-19
Published: Jun. 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT|Updated: moments ago
(Gray News) - Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the agency said in a statement.
Fauci, who also is chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, is experiencing mild symptoms. He got the positive result on a rapid antigen test, and he is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Fauci is isolating and continuing to work from his home, the NIAID stated. He has not recently been in close contact with Biden or other senior government officials.
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3Phase expands into Colorado and Wyoming, adding Mile High Elevator to its family of IUEC independents
SHERIDAN, Colo. and CANTON, Mass., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Phase Elevator, a leading independent elevator and escalator services provider, today announced that it has merged with Mile High Elevator, a provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services in the Denver and Cheyenne markets. The merger enables 3Phase to establish a strong presence in the Mountain States as it continues to expand nationally.
Mile High Elevator, a family-owned and operated company, uses non-proprietary elevator components and elevator equipment to service commercial buildings in the surrounding areas of Denver CO and Cheyenne WY. The company has achieved its growth by creating long-term value through its commitment to customers. The existing Mile High Elevator team, led by Bill Blevins and Terri Gray, will remain in place and the company will continue to serve customers under the Mile High Elevator brand.
"What we at Mile High like about 3Phase is the similar approach to serving customers. The customer is important to us, and our goal is to exceed expectations on every service call," said Bill Blevins, owner and operator of Mile High Elevator. "We are excited about the future with 3Phase because, as a small independent, we can only take on so much opportunity. This partnership gives us the ability to grow faster and expand beyond the Denver and Cheyenne markets throughout the West."
"Expansion into Colorado has been a strategic priority for 3Phase, and Mile High is the most respected independent in its market. When we first met Bill and Terri, we knew they were like-minded partners," said Mike Strachan, CEO of 3Phase Elevator. "This partnership gives us an opportunity to continue our path of growth throughout the West."
About 3Phase Elevator
Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Canton, Mass., 3Phase Elevator is a leading independent provider of elevator and escalator maintenance, repair, modernization and new installation services in 20 states across the United States and the District of Columbia. The company has grown in part through 17 acquisitions of other independent elevator and escalator providers. 3Phase maintains more than 22,500 units for building owners and property managers. The company is built on a foundation of exceptional customer service. For additional information, visit www.3phaseelevator.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department will impose additional sanctions on the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, that has been aiding Russia's military in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announced Friday that Treasury will designate Wagner as a significant transnational criminal organization in the coming days.
The White House also released images of Russia taking delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea that it said was intended to help bolster Wagner forces as they fight side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine. The Biden administration first accused North Korea of providing arms to Russia.
“These actions recognize the transcontinental threat that Wagner poses, including through its ongoing pattern of serious criminal activity with these actions, and there’ll be more to come,” Kirby said.
The U.S. government on Friday also released an image dated Nov. 18 that it said showed Russian rail cars traveling between Russia and North Korea. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Treasury-to-designate-Wagner-transnational-17731099.php | 2023-01-20 18:53:34 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Treasury-to-designate-Wagner-transnational-17731099.php |
CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Friday, October 7, 2022
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Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for tonight, Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday.
CAZ013-081100-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 66. Light winds becoming north up to
10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 93 higher elevations...87 to
97 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 66. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 91 higher elevations...85 to
95 lower elevations. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 47 to 62 higher elevations...
54 to 66 lower elevations. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 93.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 61.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 75 to 90. Lows 46 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 65 94 64 92 / 0 0 0 0
$$
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CAZ014-081100-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 56. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 88. Light winds becoming west up
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 56. Prevailing southwest
winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 86. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 55. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 86.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder. Lows 37 to 52.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 70 to 85. Lows 36 to 51.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 42 86 42 84 / 0 0 0 0
$$
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CAZ015-081100-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 67. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 94. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. South winds up to 10 mph
in the evening becoming light.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 96. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 65. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs around 92.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 85 to 93. Lows 54 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 56 95 56 94 / 0 0 0 0
RED BLUFF 60 95 60 94 / 0 0 0 0
$$
=
CAZ016-081100-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 89 to 95. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 93. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 53 to 63. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 93.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 52 to 62.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 83 to 90. Lows 51 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 63 93 63 91 / 0 0 0 0
OROVILLE 61 91 60 89 / 0 0 0 0
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 57 92 56 90 / 0 0 0 0
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CAZ017-081100-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 89 to 95. Light winds becoming west up
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64. South winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 92. Light winds becoming west up to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 52 to 62. Southwest winds up to
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 91.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 61.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 81 to 89. Lows 51 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 60 93 59 90 / 0 0 0 0
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 58 92 57 89 / 0 0 0 0
$$
=
CAZ018-081100-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 58. West winds around 10 mph with
gusts to around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 89. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 57. West winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Near the bay, mostly cloudy in the morning then
clearing. Highs 80 to 86. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 55. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 87.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 56.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 79 to 85. Lows around 56.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 57 91 56 87 / 0 0 0 0
$$
=
CAZ019-081100-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 67. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 93. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Northwest winds up to
10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 85 to 91. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 89.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 52 to 62.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 79 to 89. Lows 52 to 62.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 60 91 59 87 / 0 0 0 0
MODESTO 62 92 60 89 / 0 0 0 0
$$
=
CAZ063-081100-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 69 higher elevations...64 to
72 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 86 higher elevations...88 to
94 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the south in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 71. Prevailing west winds up
to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 84 higher elevations...86 to
91 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 70. Prevailing west winds up to
10 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 88.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 53 to 67.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 70 to 85. Lows 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 62 79 62 76 / 0 0 0 0
$$
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CAZ066-081100-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 58 to 72. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 94. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 58 to 72. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 94. Light winds.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, cooler. Lows 55 to 69. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 92.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 67.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 76 to 90. Lows 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 69 86 68 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
=
CAZ067-081100-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 67. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 91. Light winds becoming west up
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 58 to 66. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 90. Light winds becoming west up to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 65. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 88.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 76 to 86. Lows 53 to 64.
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.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 64. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 68 to 83 higher elevations...74 to
88 lower elevations. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 63. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 80 higher elevations...71 to
86 lower elevations. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear, colder. Lows 44 to 59. Light winds.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 84.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 58.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 66 to 81. Lows 42 to 57.
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Including the city of Blue Canyon
1155 PM PDT Fri Oct 7 2022
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 58 higher elevations...54 to
68 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 80 higher elevations...78 to
88 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 42 to 57 higher elevations...53 to
67 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 78 higher elevations...76 to
88 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 55 higher elevations...
51 to 65 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 57.
.TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Clear. Highs 63 to 78. Lows 41 to 56.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Robert Vaihola’s 14 points off of the bench helped San Jose State to a 90-68 victory over Bethesda University on Saturday night.
Vaihola added 10 rebounds for the Spartans (2-0). Sage Tolbert scored 13 points and added 14 rebounds. Myron Amey Jr. shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points.
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The Flames (0-2) were led in scoring by Amar Ross, who finished with 29 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals. Kamron Fleming added 16 points for Bethesda (CA). Daniel Estes also put up 10 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks.
San Jose State entered halftime up 45-29. Vaihola paced the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points. San Jose State outscored Bethesda (CA) in the second half by six points, with Omari Moore scoring a team-high nine points in the final half.
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San Jose State plays Alabama State at home on Tuesday, and Bethesda (CA) visits Southern Utah on Monday.
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1. Fatal crash closing all lanes on I-95 southbound at Okeechobee Blvd.
All southbound lanes on I-95 at Okeechobee Blvd. closed Friday morning after a deadly crash.
Cars are backed up until Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. on the highway.
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2. Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.1 billion
The most talked about game in the lottery for weeks has been the Mega Millions and the game's ever-increasing jackpot after weeks of drawings that haven't yielded a grand prize winner.
The game's jackpot has now soared to a historic $1.1 billion, making it among the largest jackpots ever.
What are your chances of winning? About a 1 in 302.6 million chance.
3. Congress passes bill that promises to boost semiconductor production
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that focuses on boosting the production of semiconductors in the United States.
The bill, which passed in the Senate on Wednesday, is a long-awaited $280 billion legislative package with broad bipartisan support overall, but with some lawmakers coming out against the bill this week.
It now heads to the desk of President Joe Biden to be signed into law. It is expected to inject nearly $300 billion into the American manufacturing industry and boost scientific research.
4. Jon Stewart express outrage at Republicans' vote against burn pits bill
“I’m used to the hypocrisy … but I’m not used to the cruelty,” comedian Jon Stewart exclaimed as he joined lawmakers and advocates who are pushing to pass the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022.
Stewart, who has been an unrelenting advocate for military veterans, voiced his anger loudly on Thursday in front of the U.S Capitol.
The legislation would make more healthcare options available to millions of veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq who were exposed to toxic substances in the air during their service, regardless of their knowledge of any disability related to their time serving in the military.
5. At least 8 people dead after Kentucky's catastrophic flooding
At least eight people are dead and hundreds of homes ruined following catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky on Thursday.
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A wolverine has been spotted outside its usual roaming range for the first time in more than 30 years, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The animal, which is the largest member of the weasel family and classified as a threatened species in Oregon, was spotted by two people fishing in the Columbia River near Portland on Monday. The animals typically reside in the Wallowa Mountains in northeastern Oregon, and have not been seen outside that area in decades.
"Given the proximity to Portland, we were very surprised when this report came in and elated when we were able to verify the sighting," ODFW district wildlife biologist David Keiter said.
ODFW and nonprofit Cascadia Wild set up cameras and hair-collecting devices to try to cross-reference other wolverine genetic samples to see where it came from. Though, the wolverine is not likely to return to the area, as they travel up to 30 miles a day, ODFW said.
"It is likely that this animal was dispersing as the habitat in the area doesn't meet the life history requirements of wolverines," it said.
Wolverines are mostly found in Alaska and Canada, but have populations in Oregon, Wyoming, Montana, Washington and Idaho. They were thought to be eradicated in Oregon in 1936, and while there have been some reports since then, their numbers are still low in the area.
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SEATTLE, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
This notice is for all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired BLACKBERRY LIMITED common stock on the NASDAQ (trading symbol "BBRY") between MARCH 28, 2013, and SEPTEMBER 20, 2013, inclusive:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, that a hearing will be held on September 29, at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Colleen McMahon in Courtroom 24A of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007, for the purpose of determining: (1) whether the proposed Settlement for the sum of $165,000,000 in cash should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate; (2) whether, after the hearing, this Action should be dismissed with prejudice pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated as of June 7, 2022; (3) whether the proposed Plan of Allocation is fair, reasonable, and adequate and should be approved; and (4) whether the application of Lead Counsel for the payment of attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses incurred in this Action, and an application of Lead Plaintiffs for a compensatory award, should be approved.
If you purchased BlackBerry Limited ("BlackBerry" or the "Company") common stock on the NASDAQ (trading symbol "BBRY") between March 28, 2013, and September 20, 2013, inclusive, your rights may be affected by the Settlement of this Action. Please visit the website at www.BlackBerryUSSecuritiesLitigation.com to obtain copies of the Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Notice") and the Proof of Claim and Release. You may also obtain copies of these documents by writing to BlackBerry U.S. Securities Litigation, c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91399, Seattle, WA 98111, by calling the Claims Administrator at 1-888-691-2864. The Notice contains details about this Action and Settlement, including what you must do to file a Proof of Claim, exclude yourself from the Settlement, or object to the Settlement. If you are a Class Member, in order to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must submit a Proof of Claim and Release electronically by, or mail it postmarked no later than, September 7, 2022, establishing that you are entitled to recovery.
If you desire to be excluded from the Class, you must submit a Request for Exclusion postmarked by September 7, 2022, in the manner and form explained in the detailed Notice referred to above. All Members of the Class who have not timely and validly requested exclusion from the Class will be bound by any judgment entered in the Action pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Stipulation of Settlement. Please note that if you exclude yourself from the Class and decide to pursue your own action individually, you may not be able to pursue certain claims due to the expiration of certain applicable statutes of repose. Your objection(s) must be mailed on or before September 7, 2022, to: Lead Counsel Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, and Counsel for Defendant BlackBerry Limited, at the following addresses:
LEAD COUNSEL
Lewis S. Kahn
KAHN SWICK & FOTI, LLC
1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
Lead Counsel for Class Representatives and Lead Plaintiffs and Co-Class Counsel
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT BLACKBERRY LIMITED
James J. Beha II
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP
250 West 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
Counsel for Defendant BlackBerry Limited
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE CLERK'S OFFICE REGARDING THIS NOTICE. If you have any questions about the Settlement, you may contact Co-Class Counsel at the address listed above.
THE HONORABLE COLLEEN MCMAHON
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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BEIJING (AP) — Beijing launched a new-generation aircraft carrier Friday, the first such ship to be both designed and built in China, in a milestone as it seeks to extend the range and power of its navy.
The Type 003 carrier christened Fujian left its drydock at a shipyard outside Shanghai in the morning and tied up at a nearby pier, state media reports said.
State broadcaster CCTV showed assembled navy personnel standing beneath the massive ship as water jets sprayed over its deck, multi-colored streamers flew and colorful smoke was released.
Equipped with the latest weaponry and aircraft-launch technology, the Type 003 ship’s capabilities are thought to rival those of Western carriers, as Beijing seeks to turn its navy, already the world’s largest, into a multi-carrier force.
Satellite imagery captured by Planet Labs PBC on Thursday and analyzed by The Associated Press showed the carrier in what appeared to be a fully flooded drydock at the Jiangnan Shipyard, near Shanghai, ready for launch. It was draped with red bunting, presumably in preparation for the launch ceremony.
“This is an important milestone for China’s military-industrial complex,” said Ridzwan Rahmat, a Singapore-based analyst with the defense intelligence company Janes.
“This shows that Chinese engineers are now able to indigenously manufacture the full suite of surface combatants associated with modern naval warfare, including corvettes, frigates, destroyers, amphibious assault ships, and now an aircraft carrier,” he said. “This ability to construct a very complex warship from the ground up will inevitably result in various spin-offs and benefits for the Chinese shipbuilding industry.”
China’s first carrier was a repurposed Soviet ship, and its second was built in China but based upon a Soviet design. Both were built to employ a so-called “ski-jump” launch method for aircraft, with a ramp at the end of the short runway to help planes take off.
The Type 003 employs a catapult launch, which experts had said appears to be an electromagnetic-type system like one originally developed by the U.S. Navy. China’s official Xinhua News Agency confirmed the Fujian employed the electromagnetic system in a report on Friday’s launch.
Such a system puts less stress on the aircraft than older steam-type catapult launch systems, and the use of a catapult means that the ship will be able to launch a broader variety of aircraft, which is necessary for China to be able to project naval power at a greater range, Rahmat said.
“These catapults allow aircraft deployed to carry a more extensive load of weapons in addition to external fuel tanks,” Rahmat said.
“Once it is fully operational, the PLAN’s third carrier would also be able to deploy a more complete suite of aircraft associated with carrier strike group operations including carrier onboard delivery transport and airborne early warning and control airframes, such as the KJ-600.”
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN, has been modernizing for more than a decade to become more of a “blue water” force — one capable of operating globally rather than being restricted to remaining closer to the Chinese mainland.
At the same time, the U.S. has been increasing its focus on the region, including the South China Sea. The vast maritime region has been tense because six governments claim all or part of the strategically vital waterway, through which an estimated $5 trillion in global trade travels each year and which holds rich but fast-declining fishing stocks and significant undersea oil and gas deposits.
China has been far and away the most aggressive in asserting its claim to virtually the entire waterway, its island features and resources.
The U.S. Navy has sailed warships past artificial islands China built in the sea that are equipped with airstrips and other military facilities. China insists its territory extends to those islands, while the U.S. Navy says it conducts the missions there to ensure the free flow of international trade.
In its report to the U.S. Congress last year on China’s military capabilities, the Department of Defense said the carrier development program was critical to the Chinese navy’s continued development into a global force, “gradually extending its operational reach beyond East Asia into a sustained ability to operate at increasingly longer ranges.”
China’s “aircraft carriers and planned follow-on carriers, once operational, will extend air defense coverage beyond the range of coastal and shipboard missile systems and will enable task group operations at increasingly longer ranges,” the Defense Department said.
In recent years, China has expanded its presence into the Indian Ocean, the Western Pacific and beyond, setting up its first overseas base over the last decade in the African Horn nation of Djibouti, where the U.S., Japan and others also maintain a military presence. It also recently signed a security agreement with the Solomon Islands that many fear could give it an outpost in the South Pacific, and is working with Cambodia on expanding a port facility there that could give it a presence in the Gulf of Thailand.
Xinhua reported the Fujian, which carries the hull number 18, had a fully loaded displacement of 80,000 tons. In a March report prepared by the U.S. Congressional Research Service, however, analysts said that satellite images suggest the Type 003′s displacement was about 100,000 tons, similar to those of U.S. Navy carriers.
The PLAN currently has some 355 ships, including submarines, and the U.S. estimates the force will grow to 420 ships by 2025 and 460 ships by 2030. Despite having the world’s largest navy numerically, however, the PLAN for now still has nowhere near the capabilities of the U.S. Navy and remains far behind in carriers.
The U.S. Navy is the world’s leader in aircraft carriers, with 11 nuclear-powered vessels. It also has nine amphibious assault ships that can carry helicopters and vertical-takeoff fighter jets.
American allies like Britain and France also have their own carriers, and Japan has four “helicopter destroyers,” which are technically not aircraft carriers, but carry aircraft. Two are being converted to support short take-off and vertical-landing fighters.
China’s new carrier was named after the Fujian province on the country’s southeastern coast, following a tradition after naming its first two carriers after the provinces of Liaoning and Shandong.
Its shipyard-launch ceremony was presided over by Xu Qiliang, member of the ruling Communist Party’s Politburo and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission led by president and party leader Xi Jinping.
After Xu cut the ribbon for the launch, a bottle of champagne was broken across the Fujian’s bow, Xinhua reported. The doors of the drydock then opened and the ship moved out into the water and moored at its pier.
China’s development of the Type 003 carrier is part of a broader modernization of China’s military. As with its space program, China has proceeded extremely cautiously in the development of aircraft carriers, seeking to apply only technologies that have been tested and perfected.
At the moment, China is not believed to have the aircraft developed to fully realize the potential of the new carrier, Rahmat said.
It is not known how close China is in the development of its KJ-600 AWACS aircraft, which it began testing in 2020, to have it ready for carrier operations, and there is “little evidence” it has begun work on carrier onboard delivery transport aircraft, he said.
Now that it is launched, the carrier will have to be fitted out, which could take two to six months. Then there will be harbor acceptance trials and sea trials, which will likely take another six months before engineers begin launching test loads using the catapult system.
“The first aircraft will only be launched from this carrier perhaps in late-2023 to 2024, and full operational capability will likely be declared closer to 2025,” he said.
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Jon Gambrell in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report. Rising reported from Bangkok. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/china-launches-first-indigenous-aircraft-carrier/ | 2022-06-17 13:28:48 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/china-launches-first-indigenous-aircraft-carrier/ |
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 leading rich and developing nations, is heading to Ukraine and Russia for meetings with the leaders of the two warring nations following a visit to Germany to attend the Group of Seven summit.
Widodo has sought to maintain a neutral position since the start of the war, and hopes his efforts will lead to a cease-fire and eventual direct talks between the two leaders.
WHAT DOES WIDODO HOPE TO ACHIEVE?
Widodo said he wants to encourage Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to start a dialogue on ending the war, which has caused global food shortages and surges in commodity prices.
“My mission is to build peace, because the war must be stopped and (its effects) on the food supply chain must be lifted,” Widodo said, “I will invite President Putin to open a dialogue and, as soon as possible, to carry out a cease-fire and stop the war.”
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has choked global markets and contributed to higher prices of meat, dairy products, cereals, sugar and vegetable oils.
“These visits are not only important for Indonesians but also for other developing countries in order to prevent the people of developing and low-income countries from falling into extreme poverty and hunger,” Widodo said.
WHY DOES THE WAR IN UKRAINE MATTER TO WIDODO?
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said it's important to achieve a resumption of grain exports from Ukraine and food and fertilizer exports from Russia to end shortages and reduce prices.
Rising costs of cooking oil prompted the Indonesian government to temporarily ban exports of palm oil products amid a series of student protests against skyrocketing food prices. Indonesia resumed exports of crude palm oil a month later.
Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s largest exporters of palm oil, accounting for 85% of global production.
WHY MIGHT PUTIN AND ZELENSKYY LISTEN TO WIDODO?
As this year’s G-20 president, Indonesia has sought to remain neutral in dealing with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has been guarded in its comments.
Widodo has said he offered Indonesian support in peace efforts to both Putin and Zelenskyy, a move seen as an attempt to unite the G-20 forum divided by the ongoing conflict.
The United States and its allies in the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations -– a subset of the G-20 -– have sought to punish Putin in as many ways as possible, including by threatening a boycott of the G-20 summit to be held later this year in Bali unless Putin is removed from the forum.
Widodo has invited Zelenskyy to the summit along with Putin in hopes it will appease proponents of both Ukraine and Russia and limit any distraction from the forum’s other agenda items. Ukraine is not a member of the forum, but Russia is.
WHAT ARE HIS CHANCES OF SUCCESS?
Widodo will be the first Asian leader to visit the warring countries.
His efforts come weeks after Russia said it was looking over an Italian proposal to end the conflict in Ukraine. Talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the hostilities have essentially ground to a halt.
The Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers met for inconclusive talks in Turkey in March, followed by a meeting of the delegations in Istanbul, which also failed to bring about concrete results.
Gilang Kembara, an international politics researcher at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, an Indonesian think tank, is pessimistic that Putin will listen to Widodo to find a peaceful solution to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict.
“The chance for that is very slim,” said Kembara, “Indonesia does not have great experience as a peace broker outside the Southeast Asia region.” | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/EXPLAINER-Why-Indonesia-s-leader-is-visiting-17274081.php | 2022-06-29 16:34:55 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/EXPLAINER-Why-Indonesia-s-leader-is-visiting-17274081.php |
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Terrance Ford Jr. had 25 points in Arkansas State’s 86-69 victory against Coastal Carolina on Tuesday night in the first round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
Ford added five assists for the 13th-seeded Red Wolves (13-19). Markise Davis added 20 points while shooting 6 for 15 (4 for 11 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had six rebounds. Omar El-Sheikh recorded 13 points and was 5 of 11 shooting and 3 of 8 from the free throw line.
The 12th-seeded Chanticleers (11-20) were led by Antonio Daye Jr., who posted 24 points and five assists. Coastal Carolina also got 13 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks from Essam Mostafa. In addition, Jomaru Brown finished with 12 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Arkansas State took the lead with 10:43 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 34-30 at halftime, with Davis racking up 14 points. Arkansas State extended its lead to 84-67 during the second half, fueled by an 11-2 scoring run.
Arkansas State plays fifth-seeded Troy on Thursday.
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Marriages
Wendy Solorzano Cruz, 24, and Edwin Guevara Alfaro, 29, both of North Little Rock.
Taylor Smith, 25, and Jeffrey White, 27, both of North Little Rock.
Danna Naguit, 23, and Mark Hawking, 30, both of Little Rock.
Yasha Baird, 39, of Little Rock and Gynesis Allen, 32, of Alexander.
Kommoleta Gullatt, 25, and Jennifer Ballard, 29, both of Little Rock.
Keaundra Humphrey, 28, and Jhavaris James, 33, both of Pine Bluff.
Divorces
FILED
23-330. Jourdan Williams v. Clayton Williams.
23-331. Clark Benton v. Rhonda Benton.
23-333. Jason Pitts v. Brittany Arnold.
23-335. Ana Gabriela Jimenez Chica v. Gilbert Colon Soto.
23-336. Christopher Grant v. Joyce Grant.
23-338. Linda Clark v. Lonnie Clark.
23-339. Allison Gough v. Phillip Gough.
GRANTED
21-3914. Richard Hill v. Rubinia Hill.
22-4003. Myeisha Hunter v. Emmanuel Hunter. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jan/28/daily-record/ | 2023-01-28 10:27:28 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jan/28/daily-record/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - YourWay Cannabis Brands Inc. (CSE:YOUR) (OTC:YOURF) (FSE:HOB) (the "Company" or "YourWay"), a consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact, announced today that its auditor, Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP ("MGO") has resigned, effective December 6, 2022. As of the date hereof, YourWay has not yet appointed a successor auditor.
In a letter provided to the Company on December 6, 2022, MGO indicated its reason for resigning was based on its inability to determine the source of cash deposited by the previous Chief Executive Officer of YourWay (the "CEO") on three separate occasions. As per MGO's letter, there were concerns over the inability to corroborate "that the cash came from the proceeds he received when the CEO's former company, Labtronix, was acquired by the company."
As part of a review of internal controls, financial reporting and governance matters in the second quarter of 2022, the Company's new management identified certain concerns. The Company's Audit Committee created a special committee (the "Special Committee"), led by Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Jakob Ripshtein, and board member and chair of the Company's Audit Committee, Lily Dash, to review and investigate these matters and retained Polley Faith LLP and B Riley Advisory Services (collectively, the "Investigators") to conduct a review and independent investigation (the "Investigation"). Concurrently, the Company took steps to bolster internal controls, particularly with respect to banking, cash transactions and related party matters, including the implementation across the organization of the corporate governance policies that had been approved by the board of directors in October 2021.
The Investigators delivered multiple reports to the Special Committee, the Audit Committee and the board and despite changes in internal procedures, the development of new policies and a supplemented authorization and approval matrix, MGO determined that it was unwilling to remain as the Company's auditor as the Investigation could not conclude if certain of the matters identified impacted the Company's financial statements. The Special Committee and the Company's current management team is actively seeking a new auditor for the Company.
"It is unfortunate that after months of performing an exhaustive and comprehensive review of the Company's financial statements, MGO has chosen to resign," said Jakob Ripshtein. "MGO's resignation has now set back our efforts to finalize and release our audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021."
As indicated in YourWay's operational update dated November 4, 2022, the business has undergone significant change and evolution over the past twelve months, including the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer of YourWay in March 2022, Jacob Cohen's resignation as CEO on September 12, 2022, and the concurrent appointment of Mr. Cohen to his new role of President of Arizona Operations.
The Company's inability to determine the source of the cash deposited by the previous CEO on three separate occasions, including the inability to corroborate the previous CEO's claims, constitutes a "reportable event" (as defined under Section 4.11(1) of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations ("NI 51-102")) for the year ended December 31, 2021 for an "unresolved issue" (as defined under Section 4.11(1) of NI 51-102).
"The Company's board of directors has reviewed MGO's findings to date and will act in the best interests of the Company's shareholders" Mr. Ripshtein continued. "While this is indeed a setback in our timeline to release our financial statements, it has not impeded our ongoing operations, sales teams and our ability to satisfy the needs of our retail partners."
No financial statements have expressed a modified opinion during the period that MGO was first appointed by the Company and the date of this notice. As soon as a successor auditor has been appointed, the Company will file a further press release confirming such appointment.
About YourWay Cannabis Brands
YourWay is a publicly traded, consumer-centric House of Brands committed to redefining the way consumers and cannabis brands interact. By building their own brands, partnering with others, and supporting retail partners control brand strategy, they are dedicated to expanding their reach; remolding the cannabis industry and ultimately redefining consumers and cannabis brands interact.
YourWay aims to connect with the cannabis consumer on a deeper level, utilizing decades of brand-building expertise and an integral understanding of the customer experience to create an intuitive suite of branded products that closely aligns with consumer need states. The YourWay portfolio is an all-encompassing House of Brands designed to create a sense of belonging for every cannabis consumer regardless of their relationship with the plant. Please visit www.yourwaycannabis.com or follow on Twitter at @yourwaycannabis for the latest news and information about YourWay and its brands.
Website: www.yourwaycannabis.com
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Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical fact but instead reflects management's expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, such information involves risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information, as unknown or unpredictable factors could have material adverse effects on future results, performance, or achievements of the Company. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information are the following: the timing for filing the Company's financial statements; regulatory and licensing risks; changes in consumer demand and preferences; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the global regulatory landscape and enforcement related to cannabis, including political risks and risks relating to regulatory change; compliance with extensive government regulation; public opinion and perception of the cannabis industry; the impact of COVID-19; and the risk factors set out in the Company's annual information form dated August 28, 2020, filed with Canadian securities regulators and available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The Company, through several of its subsidiaries, is indirectly involved in the manufacture, possession, use, sale, and distribution of cannabis in the recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace in the United States. Local state laws where the Company operates permit such activities however, investors should note that there are significant legal restrictions and regulations that govern the cannabis industry in the United States. Cannabis remains a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act, making it illegal under federal law in the United States to, among other things, cultivate, distribute or possess cannabis in the United States. Financial transactions involving proceeds generated by, or intended to promote, cannabis-related business activities in the United States may form the basis for prosecution under applicable United States federal money laundering legislation.
While the approach to enforcement of such laws by the federal government in the United States has trended toward nonenforcement against individuals and businesses that comply with recreational and medicinal cannabis programs in states where such programs are legal, strict compliance with state laws with respect to cannabis will neither absolve the Company of liability under United States federal law, nor will it provide a defense to any federal proceeding which may be brought against the Company. The enforcement of federal laws in the United States is a significant risk to the business of the Company and any proceedings brought against the Company thereunder may adversely affect the Company's operations and financial performance.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speak only as of the date of this news release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WXIN) – An Indiana man charged for participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots will now be permitted to go on a previously scheduled cruise following a delay in his trial.
Antony Vo, a 28-year-old from Bloomington, was charged in June 2021 with the following:
- Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority,
- Disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds,
- Disorderly conduct in a Capitol building,
- Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building
After being charged, Vo’s trial date was set for Nov. 14. However, the trial was delayed and moved to February of 2023, because Vo’s attorney had a scheduling conflict.
Court documents show that Vo was not consulted about the new February trial date, causing him to again file for continuance. In his request, Vo partially cited a previously planned cruise trip as a reason for the continuance.
The delay was ultimately granted on Friday, though the courts specifically stated that Vo’s cruise was not a factor in the decision.
“The 42 Motion to Continue Trial is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part,” court docs read. “Defendant’s planned cruise is not good cause for continuing the trial, but his counsel’s scheduling conflict is.”
The same document, however, says Vo is indeed allowed to embark on the cruise.
“It is further ORDERED that Defendant is permitted to travel outside the Continental United States solely for the purpose of traveling on a cruise from February 6-13, 2023, and that Defendant must notify his pre-trial officer of his travel plans and keep him apprised of the details and/or any changes to the schedule,” docs read.
Vo’s new trial date has been set for April 10, 2023.
The FBI initially learned of Vo’s actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots after receiving tips pointing to images and video on his Facebook and Instagram accounts, which showed him in Washington, D.C. and inside the Capitol building after it had been breached by rioters.
One tip came from someone who knew Vo from Indiana University. Another person who had attended high school with Vo also came forward.
According to court documents, both witnesses said they recognized Vo as the person in the photos in D.C., and said Vo was known to “engage with conspiracy theories.” They said Vo was an avid supporter of former President Trump and followed libertarian ideologies.
Law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Vo’s social media accounts and found he had multiple conversations on Facebook and Instagram acknowledging he was in the Capitol building on January 6. He sent photos to several people as proof.
Court documents detailed that Vo wrote in one conversation, “President [Trump] asked me to be here tomorrow so I am with my mom LOL.” In another, Vo claimed, “My mom and I helped stop the vote count for a bit.” | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/indiana-man-charged-in-capitol-riots-allowed-to-go-on-cruise-after-trial-delay/ | 2022-11-19 17:50:58 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/indiana-man-charged-in-capitol-riots-allowed-to-go-on-cruise-after-trial-delay/ |
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Egg prices are going down
Published: May. 16, 2023 at 4:26 AM MST|Updated: 42 minutes ago
(CNN) - Scramble up an omelet because the price of eggs has gone way down.
Last week, Midwest large eggs were just 94 cents a dozen wholesale. That is down from a whopping $5.46 a dozen six months ago, according to an independent price reporting agency.
You’re likely paying more at your local grocery store because those are wholesale prices.
So what is behind that huge price swing?
Last year, deadly avian flu wiped out a significant number of hens, reducing supply.
On top of that, farmers were dealing with higher costs for feed and fuel.
Now supply is back on track, and demand has not outpaced it.
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Man shoots 2, killing shopper during Walmart theft attempt in Ohio, police say
FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - Two people were shot during an attempted theft at a Walmart store just before 8 p.m. Thursday, according to police.
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Fairfield Township Police Captain Doug Lanier.
The other victim was taken to UC West Chester Hospital in critical condition, he said.
Witnesses gave police the suspect’s description, which included a COVID-19 mask, WXIX reported.
The witnesses said the suspect tried to steal items from the electronics section, according to the police statement. An employee and other people intervened.
“A shopper intervened and the male suspect was able to pull away and run toward the front of the store, where another shopper tried to stop him. The suspect pulled out a handgun and shot and killed that shopper,” police wrote in the statement.
A witness said the other victim is a Walmart employee.
“I can’t even begin to fathom or speak for the people that were working or shopping here when this occurred,” Lanier said.
“We can all appreciate a Good Samaritan who is wanting to jump in and help. There’s so many times right now where someone is getting hurt, and people just sit back and turn on the recorder and just watch,” Lanier said. “This is a situation were you’re talking about property, and it’s just not worth it to intervene when you’re talking about property.”
The suspect, who police identified overnight as Anthony Freeman Brown, 32, of Hamilton, fled the scene and was taken into custody in Middletown early Friday, Lanier said.
Detectives are interviewing a passenger who was in that car as well as other witnesses.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — At almost every stop last year, Jill Biden delivered a clear message to supporters as she campaigned for Democrats in the run-up to the 2022 midterm elections: Put voting on your “to-do” list, she’d say.
“Like a lot of educators, to stay organized, I use to-do lists,” said Biden, a community college English professor. “So this election is going to be won or lost by where voting falls on your to-do list.”
“Put voting at the top of your to-do list,” she implored.
This year, the first lady has a new task atop her list. Though the 2024 election in which President Joe Biden is seeking reelection is more than a year away, helping him win a second term is a top priority for the first lady now that school’s out for the summer.
A week after she returned from a grueling six-day trip abroad, the first lady is ready for her first solo outing of the 2024 campaign season. She heads out Monday on a three-day fundraising swing to New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles, with most of her time to be spent raking in money at four political events, including two in California’s Bay Area, to benefit the president’s campaign, the Democratic National Committee and Democratic state party committees.
Biden will also join Gabrielle Giffords at a separate event in Los Angeles to mark 30 years of anti-gun violence work by the Giffords Law Center, a nonprofit led by the former congresswoman. Giffords was shot in the head in 2011 during a constituent event in her Arizona district.
As she was in 2020 and the 2022 campaigns, Jill Biden will be active in the 2024 election cycle, helping the Democratic Party build up its resources and infrastructure while reminding supporters of what’s at stake.
“As she has been for all her husband’s presidential campaigns, she will continue to be a formidable presence on the stump,” said Elizabeth Alexander, a senior campaign adviser. “Her warmth and approachability, combined with her 30-plus years as a classroom teacher, make her an effective messenger on the campaign trail.”
The first lady, who introduces herself simply as “Jill,” is widely viewed by the political establishment as one of her husband’s strongest assets. Democratic consultants and pollsters say people see her as someone they can relate to, maybe even reminding them of their favorite teacher.
“Some people go to presidential fundraisers because, quote, unquote, it’s necessary,” said Bob Mulholland, a longtime Democratic campaign strategist. “People go to Jill Biden’s fundraisers because they want to hear from her.”
“Everybody who meets this woman loves her,” added Steve Westly, a Bay Area venture capitalist who helped raise large sums of money for Biden in 2020.
Westly, who is set to host the president at his home later in June, said Jill Biden is the “most genuine, sunny, warmhearted, kind person you’re ever going to meet. She just exudes that.”
Though the young woman whose future husband told her she would never have to give a political speech has become a seasoned public speaker, she still has an occasional off moment. The first lady was criticized, and then apologized, last year for likening the diversity of Hispanics to the flavor of breakfast tacos, and earlier this year she set off a kerfuffle with an off-hand remark that the losers in the NCAA women’s basketball final should come to the White House as well as the winners. That idea was roundly panned and quickly died.
Republican strategist Doug Heye said he hasn’t really heard Jill Biden’s name come up in conversations on that side of the political aisle.
“First ladies tend not to be ‘capital P’ political, which is a benefit to them,” Heye said. “She’s not really in that thought process.”
He said presidents’ wives generally are liked by independent voters and that political parties should be careful about trying to turn them into targets.
“If you’re criticizing the first lady, that can backfire,” Heye said.
Celinda Lake, who conducts polling for the Democratic Party, said voters “love, love, love” that Biden still teaches at a community college and didn’t jump to a more prestigious private college or university.
“As a teacher, she knows how to listen and single out people that she thinks needs extra attention or extra conversation,” added Mulholland.
Earlier this year, Jill Biden told The Associated Press in an interview that her husband has more he would like to get done for the American people.
“He says he’s not done,” she said. “He’s not finished what he’s started. And that’s what’s important.”
The 72-year-old first lady participated in nearly 40 campaign and fundraising events in the fall of 2022 in more than a dozen states for Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. She is nine years younger than the president, who turns 81 in November.
In some cases, she appeared with candidates who were in tight reelection races, taking the place of the president, who wasn’t always welcome. His public standing was — and remains — below 50%.
She promoted administration accomplishments and legislation that Biden was able to get passed and signed into law in his first two years in office despite what at the time were slim Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate, such as COVID-19 relief funds to help schools reopen and money for the nation’s infrastructure needs. She urged supporters to send more Democrats to Congress, but Republicans ended up winning back the House while Democrats kept the Senate, picking up one seat in that chamber.
The first lady also got personal and began appealing, mostly to women but also to men, after the Supreme Court last June overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that established a constitutional right to an abortion.
She started telling the story of a high school friend’s struggle to end her pregnancy in the late 1960s, when the procedure was illegal, and how she helped her friend recover.
“How could we go back to that time?” she asked. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/politics/schools-out-and-jill-biden-is-gearing-up-to-raise-money-for-president-bidens-reelection-campaign/ | 2023-06-12 23:08:39 | 0 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/politics/schools-out-and-jill-biden-is-gearing-up-to-raise-money-for-president-bidens-reelection-campaign/ |
A look at medical events that stopped game play in the past
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was critically injured Monday night in the first quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Hamlin fell moments after being involved in the tackling of Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins. Hamlin got to his feet, appeared to adjust his face mask with his right hand, then fell backward, about two seconds later. His arms hit the ground at his sides.
Emergency responders tended to him on the field before he was taken by ambulance to a hospital. The game was postponed, then suspended.
A list of some in-game or in-competition medical events that either suspended or postponed the competitions in which they occurred:
Christian Eriksen
The scene in Cincinnati was in some ways reminiscent of what Denmark soccer player Christian Eriksen went through during his team’s appearance at the European Championship in June 2021. He collapsed in the 43rd minute of a match against Finland, with doctors later revealing how incredibly close he came to death.
Several medics worked frenetically to give Eriksen chest compressions while his teammates choked away tears and formed a circle around the midfielder to shield the scene from public view. A defibrillator was needed to restart his heart.
That game eventually resumed after a delay of about 90 minutes. Eriksen recovered and played in the World Cup that was held late last year.
Keyontae Johnson
On Dec. 12, 2020, Johnson was playing for Florida in a game against rival Florida State. He scored on an alley-oop dunk with 16:18 left in the first half for an 11-3 lead. The Seminoles called time-out and Johnson went to the Florida huddle with his teammates. As he returned to the court, he was walking toward the midcourt stripe and collapsed, face-first.
His teammates were asked twice if they wanted to continue the game, and decided to do so. Play was delayed, but only briefly.
He spent two days in a hospital in Tallahassee, then eight more at a hospital in Gainesville, Florida, where the Gators’ campus is. The preseason Southeastern Conference player of the year recovered, but never played for Florida again — except for a ceremonial start 15 month later. He has since transferred to Kansas State and resumed his playing career.
Jay Bouwmeester
Playing for the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 11, 2020, Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest on the bench during the first period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Athletic trainers from both teams immediately responded, and Bouwmeester eventually received an implantable defibrillator to regulate his heart rhythm. He did not play in the NHL again.
The game was postponed.
Jiri Fischer
It was the first period of a Detroit game against Nashville on Nov. 21, 2005. Fischer slumped over while seated on the Red Wings bench, and coach Mike Babcock began furiously waving for help.
Fischer had a seizure, fell forward and CPR was quickly administered. His heart had stopped and medical personnel could not find a pulse, Babcock said, before emergency workers shocked his heart and got it beating again.
The game was delayed, then ultimately postponed. Fischer never played again.
Hank Gathers
On March 4, 1990, Hank Gathers — one of the leading scorers in the country — collapsed and died during Loyola Marymount's West Coast Conference men’s college basketball tournament game against Portland.
Less than three months earlier, Gathers had collapsed during another game and subsequent tests revealed that he had arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat. He was given medication, and the dosage was eventually lowered.
After a dunk in the tournament game, he collapsed near midcourt. Efforts to resuscitate him on court, in an ambulance and at a nearby hospital failed, and he was pronounced dead about two hours later.
Chuck Hughes
On Oct. 24, 1971, Chuck Hughes of the Detroit Lions had a heart attack late in the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Chicago Bears.
He was officially pronounced dead about 50 minutes after the game, with an autopsy revealing that the heart attack was caused by a massive stoppage in his left coronary artery.
But doctors later said he was essentially dead on the field — and the closest defender to him when he collapsed, Bears star Dick Butkus, immediately began waving for help when Hughes tumbled to the turf, clearly aware of the severity of the situation.
The game was delayed — reports vary as to how long the delay was — and the final 62 seconds were eventually played.
Bill Masterton
Masterton died Jan. 15, 1968, two days after suffering a severe head injury while playing for the Minnesota North Stars against the Oakland Seals. His death was believed to be the only caused by an on-ice incident in NHL history.
The game was stopped while doctors worked on Masterton, then resumed later that night.
He never regained consciousness and died from a severe brain injury. Most players of that era in the NHL, Masterton included, did not wear helmets. | https://www.wtae.com/article/a-look-at-medical-events-that-stopped-game-play-in-the-past/42381707 | 2023-01-03 16:06:35 | 1 | https://www.wtae.com/article/a-look-at-medical-events-that-stopped-game-play-in-the-past/42381707 |
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