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LONDON (AP) — A sexual predator with a string of convictions pleaded guilty on Friday to killing a woman as she walked home in London —one in a string of attacks that heightened fears about women’s safety on the city’s streets.
Jordan McSweeney, 29, admitted sexually assaulting and murdering 35-year-old Zara Aleena, who was attacked after a night out in June and left for dead in a driveway.
Prosecutors said McSweeney has a long criminal record, with 28 convictions for 69 offenses including criminal damage, burglary and assault. He was released from prison just days before he attacked Aleena, a law graduate who was training to become a lawyer.
A judge at London’s Central Criminal Court set a Dec. 14 sentencing date.
The killing followed several other cases in which women were killed by strangers, including Sarah Everard – murdered by a serving police officer in 2020 -- and Sabina Nessa, attacked as she walked in a park the following year. The deaths prompted protests calling for more protection for women and girls.
Senior Crown Prosecutor Olcay Sapanoglu welcomed the guilty pleas for the “horrific attack on a woman walking home after a night out with a friend.”
“Zara’s family will never recover from the senseless loss of their daughter, but I hope that these guilty pleas bring them some comfort,” Sapanoglu said.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
345 AM CDT Tue May 17 2022
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
AREAS ALONG AND NORTH OF AN OZONA TO SAN SABA LINE FOR RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES OF LESS THAN 20 PERCENT, SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25
MPH, AND VERY HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES LESS THAN 20 PERCENT,
SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH, GUSTING TO 35 MPH, AND VERY HIGH TO
EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR AREAS ALONG AND NORTH OF AN OZONA TO SAN
SABA LINE...
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...South 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* FUELS...Critically Dry
* IMPACTS...Avoid any outdoor activities that could result in
flames or sparks of any kind. Accidental ignitions will have
the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will occur shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels will contribute to
extreme fire behavior.
evening.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
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Biden administration plans to declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
By MJ Lee, White House correspondent
The Biden administration plans to declare monkeypox a public health emergency as early as Thursday, a source familiar with the decision told CNN.
The announcement would come from the Department of Health and Human Services. With cases on the rise across the US, the administration has been criticized at times for its handling of the outbreak, and some have called on the government to declare a national emergency without delay.
Politico was first to report on the expected declaration.
Since the first US monkeypox case was identified in mid-May, more than 6,600 probable or confirmed cases have been detected in the United States. Cases have been identified in every state except Montana and Wyoming.
The declaration would follow the World Health Organization announcement last month that monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern. WHO defines a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, as “an extraordinary event” that constitutes a “public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease” and “to potentially require a coordinated international response.”
Some cities and states, including New York City, San Francisco, California, Illinois and New York, have already declared monkeypox an emergency, allowing them to free up funding and resources for their responses to the outbreak.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden on Tuesday named Robert Fenton as the White House’s national monkeypox response coordinator. Fenton — a regional Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator who oversees Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada — will coordinate the federal government’s response to the outbreak. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s director of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, serves as the deputy coordinator.
The Biden administration has been heavily criticized by some public health experts for not moving faster to address the crisis.
One of the criticisms of the administration’s response, as CNN reported earlier Thursday, was that HHS waited more than three weeks after the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the US to order bulk stocks of the monkeypox vaccine, which the government owns and stores in Denmark, be bottled and sent to the US for distribution. The delay was in part out of concern that once those vaccines were taken out of bulk storage, they would lose years of shelf life.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday implored fellow Republicans to stop lashing out at the FBI over the search of Donald Trump’s Florida home and denounced calls by some of the former president’s allies to defund the FBI, saying that was “just as wrong” as a push by Democratic activists to shift money from police.
Pence also said he would give “due consideration” if asked to testify before the House committee investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
His pleas for restraint come as law enforcement officials warn of an escalating number of violent threats targeting federal agents and government facilities since agents last week searched Mar-a-Lago as part of the Justice Department’s investigation into the discovery of classified White House records recovered from Trump’s estate earlier this year.
Speaking in New Hampshire, Pence was asked what went through his mind when he heard about the FBI search of Trump’s home. Pence, who like Trump is considering a 2024 presidential bid, said he has been troubled by what he called the politicization of the FBI. He also said the Justice Department and Attorney General Merrick Garland should be more forthcoming about what led authorities to conduct the search.
But Trump’s former vice president also had a message for the GOP.
“I also want to remind my fellow Republicans, we can hold the attorney general accountable for the decision he made without attacking the rank-and-file law enforcement personnel at the FBI,” he said at the Politics & Eggs event at St. Anselm College.
“The Republican Party is the party of law and order,” Pence continued. “Our party stands with the men and women who stand on the thin blue line at the federal and state and local level, and these attacks on the FBI must stop. Calls to defund the FBI are just as wrong as calls to defund the police.”
Federal authorities and private extremism monitors have warned that a growing number of ardent Trump supporters seem ready to strike back against the FBI or others who, they believe, go too far in investigating the former president.
In Ohio, a man wearing body armor and armed with an assault rifle and a nail gun was shot and killed after trying to breach the FBI’s Cincinnati office. In Pennsylvania, a man was arrested after posting death threats against agents on social media.
FBI Director Christopher Wray had said that threats to agents and the Justice Department are “deplorable and dangerous.” The FBI has warned its agents to take precautions, citing an increase in social media threats to bureau personnel and facilities. Some GOP lawmakers and others are demanding that FBI be dismantled and defunded.
Pence, who has been strategically trying to distance himself from his ex-boss, prefaced his response by saying, “Look, it’s fairly well known that President Trump and I have had our differences.” Still, Pence has been careful to frequently cite the accomplishments of the “Trump-Pence administration,” hoping that he can appeal to voters who may have supported Trump’s policies but are put off by Trump’s behavior.
Their paths diverged on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an effort to stop Congress’ formal certification of Joe Biden’s presidential victory. Trump denounced his vice president for refusing to object or delay the certification — something Pence had no power to do. A fake gallows was constructed on the National Mall, and people who broke into the Capitol chanted, " Hang Mike Pence! Hang Mike Pence! "
Pence had previously refused to say whether he would engage with the House committee investigating the insurrection if the panel requested his testimony. On Wednesday, he said he would consider it.
“If there was an invitation to participate, I would consider it,” Pence said, adding he would first reflect “on the unique role” he was serving as vice president.
“It would be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill, but as I said, I don’t want to prejudge,” he said. “If ever any formal invitation was rendered to us, we’d give it due consideration.”
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Kanye West tells Tucker Carlson he thought ‘White Lives Matter’ shirt was ‘funny’
By Lisa Respers France and Taylor Romine, CNN
Kanye West has explained his thinking behind his decision to dress himself and several Black models in “White Lives Matter” shirts earlier this week.
West, who legally changed his name to “Ye,” told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that he wore it because “it’s the obvious thing.”
“The answer to why I wrote ‘White Lives Matter’ on a shirt is because they do,” West said during the interview that aired Thursday.
The artist/designer/provocateur has been facing backlash since he sported the shirt during a surprise catwalk event held during at Paris fashion week.
West recalled a text conversation he had with his dad about the controversial statement.
“I said, ‘I thought the shirt was a funny shirt; I thought the idea of me wearing it was funny.’ And I said, ‘Dad, why did you think it was funny?’ He said, ‘Just a Black man stating the obvious.'” West told Carlson.
When Carlson pushed West on why he thinks people consider that a controversial statement, West said that it’s because he’s not acting in a way the media thinks he should act.
“Because the same people that have stripped us of our identity and labeled us as a color, have told us what it means to be Black,” West said.
The Anti-Defamation League categorizes the phrase “White Lives Matter” as a “hate slogan” used by White supremacist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan.
It’s just the latest incident that has resulted in criticism, and West also addressed some of that.
In 2016, he met with then President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York City, and two years later West visited him at the White House and wore a MAGA hat.
Both of those events caused major outrage, and West told Carlson he “started to really feel this need to express myself on another level when Trump was running for office and I liked him.”
He said he was told by multiple people “that if I said I liked Trump that my career would be over, my life would be over.”
“They said stuff like people get killed for wearing a hat like that, they threatened my life,” West said. “They basically said I would be killed for wearing the hat.”
The Grammy winner also covered other topics, including being anti-abortion, his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and his thoughts on higher education in the Black community.
The conversation was part of a larger interview featured on Carlson’s show. More of the interview will be aired Friday evening, Carlson said.
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South Korea says North Korea fired missile into sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s military said North Korea on Saturday fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea, a day after it threatened to take strong measures against South Korea and the U.S. over their joint military exercises.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul didn’t immediately say what type of missile was launched or how far it flew. It was the North’s first known weapons test since a short-range missile was fired on Jan. 1.
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry on Friday threatened with “unprecedently” strong action against its rivals, after South Korea announced a series of planned military exercises with the United States aimed at sharpening their response to the North’s growing threats.
North Korea is coming off a record year in weapons demonstrations with more than 70 ballistic missiles fired, including intercontinental ballistic missiles with potential range to reach the U.S. mainland. The North also conducted a slew of launches it described as simulated nuclear attacks against South Korean and U.S. targets in response to the allies’ resumption of large-scale joint military exercise that had been downsized for years.
North Korea’s missile tests have been punctuated by threats of preemptive nuclear attacks against South Korea or the United States over what it perceives as a broad range of scenarios that put its leadership under threat.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doubled down on his nuclear push entering 2023, calling for an “exponential increase” in the country’s nuclear warheads, mass production of battlefield tactical nuclear weapons targeting “enemy” South Korea and the development of more advanced ICBMs.
He showcased more than a dozen ICBMs last week during a massive military parade in the capital, Pyongyang. The unprecedented number of missiles underscored a continuation of expansion of his country’s military capabilities despite limited resources while negotiations with Washington remain stalemated.
Those missiles included a new system experts say is possibly linked to the North’s stated desire to acquire a solid-fuel ICBM. North Korea’s existing ICBMs, including Hwasong-17s, use liquid propellants that require pre-launch injections and cannot remain fueled for prolonged periods. A solid-fuel alternative would take less time to prepare and is easier to move around on vehicles, providing less opportunity to be spotted.
The North Korean statement on Friday accused Washington and Seoul of planning more than 20 rounds of military drills this year, including large-scale field exercises, and described its rivals as “the arch-criminals deliberately disrupting regional peace and stability.”
The statement came hours after South Korea’s Defense Ministry officials told lawmakers that Seoul and Washington will hold an annual computer-simulated combined training in mid-March. The 11-day training would reflect North Korea’s nuclear threats, as well as unspecified lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Heo Tae-keun, South Korea’s deputy minister of national defense policy.
Heo said the two countries will also conduct joint field exercises in mid-March that would be bigger than those held in the past few years.
South Korea and the U.S. will also hold a one-day tabletop exercise next week at the Pentagon to sharpen a response to a potential use of nuclear weapons by North Korea.
The exercise, scheduled for Wednesday, would set up possible scenarios where North Korea uses nuclear weapons, explore how to cope with them militarily and formulate crisis management plans, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said.
North Korea has traditionally described U.S.-South Korea military exercises as rehearsals for a potential invasion, while the allies insist that their drills are defensive in nature.
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WATCH: Woman arrested after waving pitchfork, whip outside grocery store
Published: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:38 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
CLERMONT, Fla. (CNN) – A woman was arrested in Florida for waving a pitchfork and whip outside a Publix last week.
Video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the woman standing outside in the rain in the parking lot.
Police identified her as 56-year-old Lisa Anne Slone and said she caused damage to a vehicle with the pitchfork.
Police said Slone was at the store trying to sell teddy bears. When an officer asked if she had taken anything that day, she answered yes.
Slone has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Man pleads guilty in Young Dolph murder case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - One of the men accused in connection to rapper Young Dolph’s killing pleaded guilty in his court hearing Friday.
Jermarcus Johnson, 26, was accused as an accessory after the fact of conspiring to murder Young Dolph.
He was one of four men charged in the case.
He admitted to assisting his brother, Justin Johnson, in the days after the rapper was killed by taking possession of Justin Johnson’s cell phone and car, so authorities would not think Justin was in Memphis.
“Conspiracy is a wide range of things,” Shelby County prosecutor Paul Hagerman said. “They include people that were acting in the conspiracy before the murder happened. But also the people that were acting afterward. The charges that have been filed now against Jermarcus make it clear that he did things afterwards.”
Jermarcus Johnson may be called as a witness to testify against the other suspects if their cases go to trial.
He faces between 6 and 12 years in prison.
The other three suspects are expected in court next month.
Young Dolph, real name Adolph Thornton Jr., was killed in November 2021. The 36-year-old rapper, label owner and producer was buying cookies at a bakery near his boyhood home in Memphis when he was gunned down by two men, authorities said.
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LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) - Oxford Police say fans coming to town for this weekend's Ole Miss game against Troy will find extra officers in the downtown area and on the Square.
Police Chief Jeff McCutchen says his department wants to be proactive in preventing any disturbances or unsafe behavior.
Police remind visitors to be aware of parking zones.
Vehicles will be towed from areas designated No Parking.
This ban includes areas along the highways or exit ramps.
Police also want to remind fans to store their valuables in the trunk and lock their cars.
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An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit South Carolina this year, but scientists don't know why. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 26, 2022.)
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An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit South Carolina this year, but scientists don't know why. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 26, 2022.)
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MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Busch had been in and out of his car through a lengthy weather delay. He had idled on the track through two red flags. He had kept his poise through 11 cautions, including five down the stretch as he tried to protect his lead.
Must have seemed like Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Race at World Wide Technology Raceway would never end.
It finally did in the twilight, though, some six hours after the green flag initially dropped. Busch got a big push from Denny Hamlin on the last restart and then held him off in a green-white-checkered finish for his third victory of the year.
“That was pretty awesome, man, to sit on the pole, lead a lot of laps and have my guys do such a great job today. It was pretty phenomenal for us,” Busch said. “We’re going to have a great time with this one. This one is pretty cool.”
Bubba Wallace brought out the 11th and final yellow when he was fighting for a top-10 finish and his brake rotor let go with five laps remaining, the last in a series of broken rotors that ended the race for at least three other drivers.
Busch, who had held off Kyle Larson on each previous restart, had one last phenomenal jump in him. He was well ahead of the rest of the field by the backstretch with just over a lap left and was never seriously challenged by Hamlin after he took the white flag, giving Richard Childress Racing another victory after triumphs at Talladega and Auto Club Speedway.
“Any time we give him a car capable of winning, he’s going to win it,” Childress said. “Those last three or four or however many restarts, I thought that was pretty tough, but I knew he would do his job.”
The win was especially gratifying for Busch’s crew chief, Randall Burnett, who not only produced a car fast enough to win the pole in his hometown but also made all the right calls on Sunday. Burnett hails from nearby Fenton, Missouri, and had plenty of friends and family in a sellout crowd of about 60,000 on a brutally hot late spring day.
“It means a lot to me coming home,” Burnett said.
Hamlin finished second while Joey Logano, the winner a year ago in the Cup Series debut at the track, got around Larson on the final lap for third. Martin Truex Jr. rounded out the top five ahead of Ryan Blaney, last week’s winner at Charlotte.
“Long day for sure,” Logano said after climbing out of his car. “There were four or five cars that were just better than us. We made some good adjustments at the end and we were in the hunt.”
It was a long day for Corey LaJoie, who filled in for Chase Elliott in the No. 9 car for Hendrick Motorsports and spent most of the day near the back before finishing 21st. Elliott was suspended for the race for intentionally wrecking Hamlin last week.
It also was a long day for everyone on pit stands. There were some technical issues that not only prevented them from having communication with teams back at their shops, but also limited the amount of data that they were able to see.
“It was interesting for sure,” Truex said. “It was just an uphill climb.”
LATE START
The race went to caution on the second lap when Tyler Reddick spun on the back stretch. Moments later, the race was halted due to popup lightning in the area. While the delay lasted about two hours, rain never fell on the track.
HOCEVAR’S DEBUT
Carson Hocevar made his Cup Series debut in place of LaJoie in the No. 7 for Spire Motorsports. But the car still carried LaJoie’s name, so the 20-year-old Hocevar walked through the fan area several hours before the green flag handing out drinks to make sure everyone knew he was in it. Hocevar was on the move Sunday when his brake rotor broke during Stage 2.
“I was running 16th and it was so surreal. I thought we were going to have a good day and be in a good spot,” Hocevar said. “Hopefully that call for a Cup ride isn’t the only one I get in my life.”
BRAKING PROBLEMS
The egg-shaped oval at World Wide Technology Raceway is particularly hard on brakes. Reddick was running seventh when his rotor exploded, putting him into the wall and out of the race. The same fate as Hocevar and Reddick hit Noah Gragson, who spun from the bottom of the track up into the wall and made hard contact with 42 laps to go.
CREW MEMBER HURT
Thomas Hatcher, who changes the right front tire for Erik Jones, was hurt when he got tangled with another crew member as the car slid into the stall during a pit stop. Hatcher was taken by ambulance to the hospital but was awake and alert.
UP NEXT
The series heads next Sunday to the road course in Sonoma, California. Daniel Suárez became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race when he dominated the final stage to win the race a year ago.
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Jalen Hurts' dad unconcerned about son handling Super Bowl hype: 'God knew who to give what to'
Averion Hurts talked to FOX 29 Philadelphia about his son ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts could be feeling some added pressure going into his first Super Bowl appearance facing off against a legend-in-the-making in Patrick Mahomes and trying to give fans back east something to cheer about Sunday.
Averion Hurts, Jalen’s father and former high school football coach, isn’t worried about his son’s mindset and abilities all that much. He’s seen firsthand just how great he could be with a big obstacle in front of him.
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"He understands where he’s at and he understands how to handle himself and that’s one of the impressive things about him," Averion Hurts told FOX 29 Philadelphia in the days leading up to the game. "What I’ll say honestly is God knew who to give what to. He can handle that."
Hurts is just as banged up as Mahomes. The quarterback has been dealing with a sprained shoulder since the last month of the season and it caused him to miss some time and hand the reins over to Gardner Minshew briefly.
SUPER BOWL 2023: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE GAME
Hurts and the Eagles got a first-round bye after securing the best record in the NFC and he didn’t appear to show too much rust in the two playoff games.
Averion Hurts told the station that watching his son battle through the toughest parts of the journey was hard.
"The hardest part, as a parent, was watching him go through the tough times and helping him through the tough times," he told the station. "But, you know, I always told him it was something that God had in his path for him to go through. He wasn’t stuck in it."
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Hurts gets a real shot at a Super Bowl ring on Sunday. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on FOX.
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Eastern Conference
Central Division
East Division
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Saskatoon 3 Prince Albert 1
Red Deer 7 Edmonton 1
Lethbridge 3 Medicine Hat 2
Vancouver 3 Victoria 2
Tri-City 5 Everett 2
Seattle 7 Spokane 5
Kamloops 6 Kelowna 4
Wednesday's results
Brandon at Regina, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Portland, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday's games
Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Lethbridge at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Regina at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
Tri-City at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Seattle at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Portland at Everett, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Moose Jaw at Brandon, 5 p.m.
Saskatoon at Winnipeg, 5:05 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Everett at Portland, 5 p.m.
Kamloops at Prince George, 6 p.m.
Kelowna at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Spokane at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Red Deer at Calgary, 1 p.m.
Lethbridge at Edmonton, 2 p.m.
Prince Albert at Regina, 4 p.m.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye, a leading kiosk manufacturer, has teamed with Chase, a world financial leader, to securely process payments through its self-service point-of-sale solutions across Canada.
As the Alabama-based firm expands its thriving U.S. footprint and ramps up sales and distribution of its innovative equipment outside of the United States, those units will connect with Chase's end-to-end secure payment system. Chase's solution will facilitate a variety of electronic payment methods, including contactless payments such as Android and Apple Pay.
The offering comes as intercepted payments and hacks have dogged the transactional industry in recent years and as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes consumers to look for more contactless payment options. Backed by the power of Chase, concerned consumers can be confident when using Pye solutions, said Jegil Dugger, Pye founder and CEO.
"The minimum expectation of consumers is that payments are processed securely," he said. "This partnership ensures that those transactions are protected from unscrupulous tactics and wrongdoers."
Pairing these services, a logical move with self-service solutions increasingly becoming the way in which people do business.
"Kiosks are the transactional tools now and of the future," Dugger said. "Chase recognized that path long ago, and this pairing is further opportunity to support businesses and consumers interacting confidently and hassle-free."
Pye develops self-service solutions aimed at helping businesses increase effectiveness and efficiency while boosting revenue. Its suite of kiosks that include standalone and tabletop and handheld options feature easy to use software that enables employees and consumers to quickly conduct transactions and make payments.
Pye units are in use throughout the restaurant and hospitality industries and can integrated into existing point-of sales systems, as well as delivery services such as Uber Eats and Grub Hub.
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading financial services firm based in the United States and operations worldwide. Chase serves more than 66 million American households and 5 million small businesses with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: More than 4,700 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, 16,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. In Canada, As a market leader for 20 years, Chase Merchant Services has helped Canadian businesses from SMB's to large enterprises process their transactions.
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BARCELONA, Spain — Finally free to play as many minutes as his coach wants, Antoine Griezmann scored to help Atlético Madrid win at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and move ahead of the Basque club into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday.
Diego Simeone’s side was three points behind Barcelona and Real Madrid before the front-runners clash in Spain’s capital on Sunday.
Atlético bought Griezmann’s rights on Monday to end a loan deal from Barcelona that provoked a contract dispute between the clubs. While Barcelona was seeking 40 million euros if Griezmann played over a certain amount of minutes, Atlético resisted giving Griezmann extra minutes. Barcelona eventually agreed on 20 million euros to make Griezmann’s move permanent.
In Atlético’s starting XI, Griezmann played the full 90 minutes for just the third time this season.
The game at San Mamés Stadium was vintage Simeone: One flash of brilliance in attack by Morata and Griezmann combined with a rock-hard defense that never got nervous absorbing pressure from the host.
When Bilbao did produce some late shots, goalkeeper Ivo Grbić was stoic after replacing Jan Oblak, who was dazed following a knock. Left back Reinildo also bailed out Atlético by blocking two late strikes.
“This is what we are: Run, defend in a bloc, and attack. Today we played a great game,” Griezmann said. He admitted that not playing much due to the contract dispute had been “frustrating.”
João Félix went on as a substitute for Atlético in the 82nd after Simeone said the Portugal forward wasn’t playing as many minutes because he needed to play better.
The loss was just the second for Bilbao, which slipped to fourth place, since Ernesto Valverde returned for his third stint in charge.
SAMPAOLI WINS
A long-range strike by Nemanja Gudelj proved enough for Sevilla to beat Mallorca 1-0 on the road and get its first victory in three games since Jorge Sampaoli returned as its coach.
Gudelj struggled at the start of the season as a central defender under Julen Lopetegui, who was replaced by Sampaoli last week. Sampaoli moved Gudelj into midfield and the Serbia international responded with an eye-popping goal from deep in the second half.
Sevilla’s second win in nine rounds got it out of the relegation zone.
Sampaoli, however, said he still had work to do after his scheme to play without a striker failed to create many scoring opportunities.
CAVANI SCORES
Edinson Cavani scored his first goals since joining Valencia this summer with his aim set on playing for Uruguay at the World Cup.
The 35-year-old striker was making his fourth appearance for Valencia. He got his first goal from a penalty and added a second goal with a nice header. Still, it wasn’t enough to get the win as Elche midfielder Pere Milla also struck twice for a 2-2 draw.
Jorge Almirón debuted as Elche’s new coach in his return to the club he left in February 2021. The stalemate at Mestalla Stadium left Elche in last place and still winless this season.
Also, Cristhian Stuani converted a penalty at the end of stoppage time to snatch Girona a 1-1 draw with visiting Cádiz.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – West Mesa students spoke about how unsafe they feel at school Wednesday night. They are asking for something to be done.
In the last year, a student was shot and killed by another student just off campus, a gun went off in class, and another student was caught with a gun that was confiscated.
“The increase in violence has diminished my fight or flight response. I feel as though it doesn’t scare me anymore. Schools are supposed to be an environment where we should feel safe, the real sad fact is that we have to know our surroundings. I want to feel safe like I’m in my own home.”
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In all, students asked the Albuquerque School Board to add security and take their safety seriously.
“I also want to mention students are terrified. Some of us don’t even want to go to school because we fear we may not make it back from school alive, even my parents say they are worried and scared.”
Last month, West Mesa teachers spoke to the school board, echoing much of what the students said Wednesday.
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New research analyzed 40,000 threats in customer environments to uncover the most impactful trends, threats, and techniques
Findings showed a notable increase in cloud and identity-specific techniques
Eight out of the top 10 threats are regularly observed during early stages of ransomware intrusions
DENVER, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Canary, a leader in managed detection and response, today unveiled its fifth annual Threat Detection Report. This in-depth report is based on analysis of approximately 40,000 threats identified in 250 petabytes of telemetry collected from the company's customers' cloud workloads, identities, SaaS applications, networks, and endpoints over the past year. This research highlights the trends Red Canary's experts observed as adversaries continue to organize, commoditize, and scale their cybercriminal operations. It also includes an examination of the techniques and tools that adversaries rely on most often when they conduct cyber attacks.
"Our aim with this report is to provide everyone from executives to practitioners with a comprehensive view of the threat landscape, including new twists on existing adversary tradecraft," said Keith McCammon, co-founder and Chief Security Officer at Red Canary. "The Threat Detection Report offers unique data and insights, accompanied by recommended actions. From taking back control of the attack surface to how to monitor for attacks targeting cloud-based infrastructure and applications, we hope this report provides organizations with what they need to effectively detect and respond to cybersecurity threats."
Red Canary's visibility into organizations' technology environments has continued to expand in breadth and depth. An increase in data sources for the Threat Detection Report over the past year has shed light on new trends, threats, and techniques, including:
Trends
- Social engineering, account takeover, and modified email rules are driving a rise in email account compromises.
- Identity attack trends included intercepting multi-factor authentication (MFA) requests and compromising data from Office 365.
- Initial access tradecraft relied heavily on compressed archives and container file types in phishing emails as well as SEO poisoning and malvertising.
Threats
- Offensive security tools such as Mimikatz, Cobalt Strike, Impacket, and BloodHound all made the list of top threats.
- Raspberry Robin activity, spread by USB drives, was discovered by Red Canary in May 2022. It is occasionally paired with SocGholish, a ransomware precursor, which also made it into the list of the top 10 threats affecting Red Canary customers in 2022.
Techniques
- Endpoint-based administration, automation, and management utilities such as the Windows Command Shell, PowerShell, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) continued to be the most common adversary techniques.
- Research showed a noticeable increase in cloud and identity-specific techniques.
The full report is intended as a reference library for security practitioners to improve their ability to prevent, mitigate, detect, and emulate cyber threats. It offers detailed guidance on data sources that log relevant evidence of adversary behaviors, tools that collect from those data sources, how security teams can use this visibility to develop detection coverage, and much more deeply actionable information.
Learn more
- The full report is available now: https://redcanary.com/resources/guides/threat-detection-report/
- A condensed executive summary version of the report is also available: https://redcanary.com/resources/guides/threat-detection-report-exec-summary/
Methodology
The Threat Detection Report sets itself apart from other annual reports by offering unique data and insights, accompanied by recommended actions derived from a combination of expansive visibility and expert, human-led investigation and confirmation of threats.
Each of the nearly 40,000 threats were not prevented by the customers' expansive security controls. They are the product of a breadth and depth that Red Canary leverages to detect the threats that would otherwise go undetected.
About Red Canary
Red Canary is a leader in managed detection and response (MDR). We serve companies of every size and industry, focusing on finding and stopping threats before they can have a negative impact. As the security ally for 800+ organizations, we provide MDR across our customers' cloud workloads, identities, SaaS applications, networks, and endpoints. For more information about Red Canary, visit: https://www.redcanary.com.
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Royals vs. Nationals Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - May 27
Saturday's contest that pits the Kansas City Royals (15-37) against the Washington Nationals (22-29) at Kauffman Stadium should be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-5 in favor of the Royals. First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET on May 27.
This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Brady Singer (3-4) to the mound, while Josiah Gray (4-5) will answer the bell for the Nationals.
Royals vs. Nationals Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Royals vs. Nationals Score Prediction
Our prediction for this game is Royals 6, Nationals 5.
Total Prediction for Royals vs. Nationals
- Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs
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Royals Performance Insights
- The Royals have played as the favorite three times over their past 10 games and lost each of those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents have combined to hit the over four times.
- The Royals have a record of 1-1-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
- This season, the Royals have been listed as the favorite in six games and failed to win any of those contests.
- Kansas City is 1-6 this season when entering a game favored by -110 or more on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 52.4% chance of a victory for the Royals.
- Kansas City has scored 208 runs (four per game) this season, which ranks 24th in MLB.
- The Royals have a 5.28 team ERA that ranks 29th across all MLB pitching staffs.
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The Jan. 6 panel votes to subpoena Donald Trump. The U.K. is training Ukrainian civilians to fight against Russia. Mexico is dealing with a massive data leak that uncovered some closely-kept secrets.
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Snow level lowering to 5000 feet Tuesday night with 6 to 8
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* WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley, Upper San Joaquin
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WASHINGTON — A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S. Capitol Police about security failures that led to a brutal attack on Pelosi’s husband last week, questioning the embattled agency about whether it can keep lawmakers and their families safe.
House Administration Committee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., sent a four-page letter to Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger on Wednesday, saying the attack on Paul Pelosi raises “significant questions about security protections for Members of Congress.” The man who beat Paul Pelosi with a hammer was looking for Nancy Pelosi and later told police that he wanted to hold her hostage and break her kneecaps to make a political point, authorities said.
The searing letter lays out a series of questions for Manger and orders the agency to lay out its plans for protecting lawmakers and their families, including how they are interacting with other law enforcement agencies, how officers are trained for such situations and whether there are special plans in place to protect lawmakers in the presidential line of succession, as Pelosi is.
The letter from Lofgren, whose panel oversees the Capitol Police, comes as the beleaguered agency is still trying to rebuild after the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, when hundreds of former President Donald Trump’s supporters overwhelmed officers and more than 100 were injured. Threats to lawmakers have skyrocketed in recent years — almost 10,000 threats were investigated last year — and the agency has struggled to protect lawmakers, their families and the Capitol campus with limited resources.
The Capitol Police issued a statement Wednesday saying they will “fast track” the work they had already been doing to protect members outside of Washington.
“Our brave men and women are working around the clock to meet this urgent mission during this divisive time,” the USCP statement said. “In the meantime, a significant change that will have an immediate impact will be for people across our country to lower the temperature on political rhetoric before it’s too late.”
The USCP said it has access to roughly 1,800 cameras, including one on Pelosi’s house that was not being monitored during the attack on Paul Pelosi because the speaker was not there. The Capitol Police video is expected to show an extended struggle by the intruder, David DePape, to break into the Pelosi house as he first worked to break a window in the rear of the home and moved around to break glass in doors on the side of the house, according to a person briefed on the situation who requested anonymity to discuss it.
The San Francisco Police Department often posted a patrol car at the Pelosi house, particularly after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol, but there was no police car present at the home during the time of the attack, the person said. Among many other questions in the letter, Lofgren asked if the agency had any special agreements with San Francisco police to have security stationed outside of Pelosi’s house.
In a speech Wednesday night near the Capitol, Biden bemoaned “the dangerous rise of political violence and voter intimidation over the past two years.”
“There’s an alarming rise in the number of people in this country condoning political violence or simply remaining silent,” Biden added. “In our bones we know democracy is at risk, but we also know this: It’s in our power to preserve our democracy.”
DePape’s state case will continue Friday, though the defendant will not appear in the courtroom. His public defender entered a not guilty plea on his behalf Tuesday and vowed to pursue a “vigorous legal defense.” An arraignment on federal charges has not been scheduled.
Paul Pelosi remained in the Intensive Care Unit in a San Francisco hospital, and was receiving regular visits from Nancy Pelosi and other family members.
In a federal complaint released earlier this week, officials said DePape, 42, was carrying zip ties, tape and a rope in a backpack. He went upstairs where 82-year-old Paul Pelosi was sleeping, and demanded to talk to “Nancy.”
In the letter to the Capitol Police, Lofgren noted that the agency has previously reported that Pelosi receives the most threats of any member of Congress. She asked whether USCP has established protocols for the personal residences of lawmakers who are in the presidential line of succession — Pelosi as speaker and Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont as president pro tempore of the Senate. She also asked if the department has coordinated with the Secret Service to protect those lawmakers, in particular, and whether there is a plan to protect their families.
Members of Congress from both parties have expressed concerns about the increased threats in recent years and in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection, when Trump’s supporters broke into the Capitol and sent lawmakers running for their lives. People have showed up at their houses, threatened them online and even shot at them.
Five years ago, a left-wing activist opened fire on Republicans as they practiced for an annual charity baseball game, and Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was critically wounded.
In 2011, then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot in the head at an event outside a Tucson grocery store.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who had a man show up at her house in Seattle over the summer carrying a pistol, is one member who has been aggressively pushing for more resources. This summer, she convened a call with other House Democrats to crowdsource how to stay safe while in their districts and out campaigning.
“It makes no sense for members of Congress to be doing that,” Jayapal said about the unofficial conversations with her colleagues.
“We fear for ourselves, we fear for our staff, and we really fear for our loved ones,” Jayapal said.
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A new parking garage for the University of Wyoming won’t open on schedule thanks to a materials-related delay, the school announced.
The 375-space garage was scheduled to open next month. It, and other projects, are designed to offset the future loss of 450 parking spaces being eliminated by the construction of a new residence hall for the Laramie campus.
Instead, the parking garage’s opening will be delayed until the spring semester, the university said.
That delay will result in other changes. Parking areas east of the Wyoming Union, McWhinnie Hall and Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center were set to close due to the residence hall project. But those closures, the university said, will wait until the spring semester as well.
The planned Ivinson Parking garage will house more than cars. It’s also set to become home to the UW Police Department and an access point for buses that serve the campus.
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Parking was already a concern at Wyoming’s lone four-year public university, a student representative told the Laramie City Council back in September. Students reported there wasn’t enough parking permits or spaces, and that the parking changes would force them to walk farther at night, the Laramie Boomerang reported.
Currently, bus routes end at 6:30 p.m. However, the university says it has plans to extend the service to 10:30 p.m.
The university has created two other parking lots along Bradley Street and is adding a third at 12th and Bradley. It also plans to add parking at the site of the existing university police department once the agency moves to the new garage.
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CA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Monday, September 19, 2022
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You make font choices every day. You pick type designs each time you use a word processor, read an e-book, send an email, prepare a presentation, craft a wedding invite and make an Instagram story.
It might seem like just a question of style, but research reveals fonts can dramatically shape what you communicate and how you read.
Fonts are "the clothes that words wear," said early 20th-century editor Beatrice Warde. They also embody style, emotion and authority. Like a villain's costume in a movie, they quietly tell part of the story.
"The signals that we can send are often quite small, like the symmetry of round shapes in the letter B," says Tobias Frere-Jones, a designer whose work includes the font used by the 2008 Obama campaign. "But they get their power by being repeated over and over again."
Like clothes, fonts are also functional choices. Just as you wouldn't wear a bathing suit in a snowstorm, fonts have to fit the technology delivering the words (screen or paper), the space they inhabit (phone alert, page or billboard) and the person doing the reading.
Picking the right font can increase your reading speed on a screen by 35 percent, according to a large recent study.
Fonts have subtle elements that impact how you perceive them. In that sense, fonts are like eyeglasses. "They're the lens through which you perceive written text," says Zoya Bylinskii, a research scientist at tech company Adobe.
Most commonly used fonts can be broken into two types: serifs and san-serifs.
Serif fonts, like Times New Roman and Garamond, have decorative "wings" and "feet" on letters - called serifs - that make the form more distinctive. These have traditionally been used for longer text passages like books.
Sans serif fonts, like Arial and Helvetica, are defined by what they don't have: those "wings" and "feet." They have cleaner lines and are considered best for titles and shorter text.
Other types include display and cursive-like script fonts.
But even within these groups, there's a world of variation that impacts how we perceive words. The most important characteristics bundled into a font include:
- Proportion: Letters become harder to parse when they start to resemble each other too much, such as when they're very condensed.
- Contrast: the difference between the thinnest and thickest part of each letter. If the contrast is too high, parts of the letters might fade away and become a strain on your eyes.
- Letter spacing, also known as 'tracking': Crowd more letters into a space and your ability to read it suffers.
A bad font choice can confuse you about which letters are which. It can also interfere with your ability to quickly recognize the familiar overall shape of a word.
Each font has a different X height - literally the height of a lowercase letter x compared to a capital one - that can make words easier or harder to read.
When it comes to glancing at small text, like on a phone alert, X height is a big factor in font readability. Researchers studying drug labels have found that X height was much more important than overall type size in how readable a label was.
The device you're reading on can also make a huge difference: The latest high-resolution screens (particularly on phones) make it possible to use fonts with more contrast at smaller sizes. (At the same time, some fonts that were developed for older, low-resolution screens look a bit gross on our modern ones.)
So what about when you're reading whole paragraphs of text, like on The Washington Post's website?
Last year, researchers at Adobe published a large study of how people experience fonts for this sort of reading. They asked participants to read several short passages of text in different fonts and timed the volunteers to see which font they read the quickest. These were all pretty normal fonts - nothing extra zany that would make for an obvious hurdle.
The researchers found font choice could make a huge difference in speed. This was the study where, on average, participants read 35 percent faster in their fastest font than in their slowest one.
Which font works best for you? In the study, the font people read fastest, on average, was Garamond - a serif font.
But that doesn't mean we should all be reading in Garamond. In fact, the study found individual differences were more significant than the speed improvements from using any one font.
The font that best served the widest audience was the sans-serif Franklin Gothic - it was the fastest font for 59 percent of the participants.
Then what does science tell us about the best font? "It's actually rather sad, but the answer is there's no one font that works for everyone," says Jakob Nielsen, principal of the Nielsen Norman Group consultancy and a leading experts on usability. "There are individual differences and it may even simply be a matter of experience and exposure as well."
The best font for you can depend on when and where you grew up and what you're most accustomed to reading. "Type designs are just everywhere," says Jessica Hische, who wrote the font-themed children's book "Who Will U Be?" and has designed many well-known logos. "We absorb this culture in the background as we live our lives."
Age is likely the top factor, both because your vision weakens over time and because different generations grow up reading different fonts. Some fonts can, in a sense, be ageist: In the 2022 reading speed study, people older than age 35 read all of the fonts more slowly except for Garamond and Montserrat. The latter also happened to have the largest X height in the test.
That brings us back to the comparison between fonts and glasses. We all need different font prescriptions.
"If you and I swap eyeglasses, we would not see the world as well. And it turns out that if you and I want to approach a page of text, we will have different reading experiences if the font is tailored to our perceptions," says Rick Treitman, an entrepreneur-in-residence at Adobe involved in the study.
So how do you pick the right font for you? When in doubt, experts say, simpler is better - put function over form.
And when you have time, experiment. "Read in the worst light of evening - what is the font that makes you feel like you don't immediately have to go to sleep," says Hische. The organization Readability Matters offers a website where you can try on many different aspects of fonts to find what works best for you.
Since the Gutenberg Bible popularized movable type nearly 600 years ago, typesetters and designers have been trying to pick the best fonts. With digital technology, at least we can all finally have a say.
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About this story
No font's feelings were hurt in the making of this story.
Emma Kumer's favorite font is ABC Maxi. Geoffrey Fowler prefers the throwback Officina Serif. Leslie Shapiro keeps it classic with Helvetica Neue.
Editing by Kate Rabinowitz, Karly Domb Sadof and Yun-Hee Kim.
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Hundreds of residents of Franklin Township in Somerset County gathered Thursday afternoon to protest warehouse development in their community, calling for town officials to prohibit future construction until the long term effects of warehouse development on the environment, public safety, resident health, and quality of life are fully studied.
The rally was led by the local Citizens Warehouse Action Group of Canal Walk, a grassroots coalition which continues to circulate a petition against warehouse sprawl in their community and raise concerns about pollution, public safety, and quality of life impacts as a result of unimpeded warehouse development during public meetings.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said a man already in custody accused of a deadly shooting spree in August of last year now faces another murder charge tied to a different killing around the same time.
Authorities said 32-year-old Davis Jones of Little Rock was arrested Thursday in relation to a deadly shooting on Aug. 14 of 58-year-old Dewayne Thompson.
Investigators said deputies responded to a shooting call at the intersection of 3M Road and Frazier Pike that night when they discovered Thompson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.
With the arrest Thursday, deputies said Jones is now facing a charge of capital murder in connection with the Thompson’s death. He is currently being held in the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility without bond.
Jones was already in custody in connection with several shootings on August 14, including a double shooting at the Valero at 6500 Mabelvale Cutoff and a shooting Markham Street and Bowman Road, as well as other incidents.
Those incidents appeared to be the latest in a long history of criminal activity for Jones. Court records show he has had multiple previous incarcerations with a criminal history stretching back to 2008 when Jones was charged with felonies including property theft and battery.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:
- Today, the FDA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, collaborated with the Conference of Food Protection to release food safety best practices for third-party delivery services. These recommendations focus on key parameters companies should consider when delivering food to consumers.
- On Thursday, the FDA approved the first oral new animal drug to improve glycemic control in otherwise healthy cats with diabetes mellitus not previously treated with insulin. Bexacat (bexagliflozin tablets) is also the first sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor new animal drug approved by the FDA in any animal species. An SGLT2 inhibitor is not insulin and is not for use in cats with the type of diabetes mellitus that requires insulin treatment. The labeling for Bexacat includes a boxed warning regarding the critical need for appropriate patient selection and the potential for certain severe adverse reactions.
- On Thursday, the FDA provided information and resources for consumers about the different types of non-invasive body contouring technologies, sometimes referred to as body sculpting, the risks associated with devices, and how to report a problem with or after the use of any medical device. The FDA encourages people to:
- On Wednesday, the FDA released the results of the agency's 2022 sampling assignment, testing talc-containing cosmetic products for the presence of asbestos. Asbestos was not detected in any of the 50 samples tested in 2022. The testing was conducted using Polarized Light Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy.
- On Wednesday, the FDA approved an expansion of the indications for use for the Endomagnetics Ltd. Magtrace and Sentimag Magnetic Localization System to use in patients with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy. The system uses an injection of a tracing agent, Magtrace, to assist in sentinel lymph node biopsies, which are used to determine whether the cancer has spread beyond the initial tumor. For patients undergoing lumpectomy, nipple sparing, nipple areolar sparing or skin sparing procedures, the tracing agent is intended only for injection around the tumor.
- On Tuesday, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Diazyme SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody CLIA Kit – a test kit supported by the U.S. Government through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). The Diazyme SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody CLIA Kit is intended for use as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2, indicating a recent or prior infection, and should not be used to diagnose or exclude an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. At this time, it is unknown for how long antibodies persist following infection and if the presence of antibodies confers protective immunity. Antibodies to COVID-19 are generally detectable in blood several days after initial infection, although the duration of time neutralizing antibodies are present post-infection is not well characterized. Individuals may have detectable virus present for several weeks following infection. Negative results do not preclude acute COVID-19 infection, and if acute infection is suspected, direct testing for COVID-19 is necessary. Testing is limited to laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C §263a, that meet the requirements to perform high or moderate complexity tests.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for former president Donald Trump who signed a letter stating that a “diligent search” for classified records had been conducted and that all such documents had been given back to the government, has spoken with the FBI, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Christina Bobb told federal investigators during Friday's interview that she had not drafted the letter but that another Trump lawyer who she said actually prepared it had asked her to sign it in her role as a designated custodian of Trump's records, said the person, who insisted on anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
The process is of interest to investigators because the Justice Department says the letter was untrue in asserting that all classified records sought by the government had been located and returned.
Though the letter, and 38 documents bearing classification markings, were presented to FBI and Justice Department officials during a June 3 visit to Mar-a-Lago, agents returned to the Florida estate with a search warrant on Aug. 8 and seized about 100 additional classified records.
According to an August court filing, the signed certification letter was presented to investigators who visited Mar-a-Lago on June 3 to collect additional classified material from the home.
The Justice Department had weeks earlier issued a subpoena for the records after it says it developed evidence that more classified documents remained at the estate beyond those contained in 15 boxes recovered in January by the National Archives and Records Administration.
The letter produced for investigators asserted that, in response to the subpoena, “a diligent search was conducted of the boxes that were moved from the White House to Florida" and that “any and all responsive documents accompany this certification.” The letter also included the caveat that the statements in it were true “based upon the information that has been provided to me.”
At the time, the FBI was presented with an envelope containing 38 documents with classification markings, including at the top-secret level. But agents began to suspect that they had not received the entire stash of records, and returned two months later with a warrant.
Bobb told the FBI that the letter was actually drafted and prepared by another of Trump's lawyers, M. Evan Corcoran, and that he had asked her to sign it in her capacity as custodian of the records, according to the person.
Corcoran did not immediately return an email and phone message on Tuesday. Spokespeople for the FBI and Justice Department declined to comment, and Bobb did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment.
The interview was first reported by NBC News. The person familiar with it said it was a voluntary discussion with investigators and did not take place before a grand jury, and that she is not regarded as a target of the investigation.
The Justice Department has said that, beyond investigating possible crimes in the retention of the documents themselves, it is also investigating whether anyone sought to obstruct its probe. It is not clear if anyone will be charged.
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Lisa Rinna's lips might be legendary, but Andy Cohen will never gloss over the tea.
The Watch What Happens Live host shared the story behind Lisa's departure from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after eight seasons in his newly released book, The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up. In it, Andy detailed how the Bravo star had quit after filming the season 12 reunion episode with a late night text, but then allegedly changed her mind. In the end, Andy wrote, he thought that Lisa "should go on pause but absolutely come back."
"Feels like she has a toxic relationship with the show at this point," the 54-year-old continued in his book, "and taking a breath away could do everyone good."
He added in the epilogue, "We mutually agreed with Rinna that she should take a break from the show (this is a real pause)".
The revelation shook the Housewives fandom, including SiriusXM's Smith Sisters Live co-hosts Mariah, Rachel and Lauren Smith, who called Lisa's exit "chaotic" when Andy appeared on their radio show on May 11.
"That was wild to me because I had understood the narrative as her having been fired," Lauren told Andy, "and I was mind-blown when she texted immediately that night after the reunion being like, 'I'm out.' But then, it was like, ‘Actually, no I'm not.' And then, it's like, ‘Well, now you're on pause.'"
Mariah added that Lisa must've "immediately regretted" quitting the show.
So, what is Lisa's take on the situation? A rep for the Days of Our Lives alum told E! News on May 12 that the actress is "not 'on pause'" for RHOBH.
"There was never any discussion with anyone about that concept," the rep said. "Her contract ended, and the parties mutually agreed not to engage on a new one. She felt her time on the show had run its course and she was more than happy to move on. And she still does not regret it."
Back in January, Lisa announced her departure from the series and shared her anticipation for the next chapter in her life.
"This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series," the 59-year-old said in a statement to E! News at the time. "It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!"
E! News has reached out to Andy's rep and Bravo for additional comments but hasn't heard back.
The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up is out now.
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CHICAGO — Chicago police seek a male following his alleged involvement in an armed robbery on the CTA Blue Line, the department said Monday.
Mass Transit detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect seen on surveillance video robbing a 68-year-old victim in the 600 block of S. Clinton.
According to police, the offender approached the victim by the turnstiles and after a brief confrontation, took the victim’s phone and fled.
The offender’s age range is 30-40 years old.
Anyone with information may leave an anonymous tip at cpdtip.com.
Tipsters may also contact (312) 745-4706.
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Kylie Jenner faces backlash for controversial lion head dress
PARIS - Kylie Jenner was nearly engulfed by the massive lion head on her Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown at Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
The reality-star and makeup mogul wore a striking black velvet cinched gown with an embroidered lion head attached to her neckline.
According to the designer's Instagram page, the animal head was created from "hand sculpted foam, wool and silk faux fur, and hand painted to look as life-like as possible, celebrating the glory of the natural world." They emphasized "NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN MAKING THIS LOOK."
The striking design garnered backlash on social media, with users claiming the animal heads might promote trophy hunting.
One user wrote on Instagram, "The only thing this is glorifying is the killing of these animals, even if this is fake. The lion, cheetah and the wolf seem like they are literally meant to look as if they were killed and used for clothing. How is this celebrating the glory of the natural world. Make it make sense."
Another person expressed their dismay, writing "Sorry but it’s a no for me. Whether it’s fake or not, it promotes animal cruelty," while an additional comment read "Celebrate the glory of the natural world???? Doesn't make any sense. This is so wrong. You are promoting animal violence and supporting trophy hunting and poaching."
Jenner shared her look on Instagram and thanked Schiaparelli designer and creative director Daniel Rose Berry. "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. thank you @danielroseberry and @schiaparelli for such a special morning. wow i loved wearing this faux art creation constructed by hand using manmade materials. beautiful beautiful," Jenner wrote alongside a series of photos.
However, some of her followers were critical of her decision to model the design, commenting, "There are times when you just say no. This was one of them." Another person wrote, "One of your worst fashion mistakes of all time."
A representative for Jenner had no comment.
The lifelike creation was one of several looks debuted at the Schiaparelli show, with models walking the runway with other animal faces attached to their ensembles.
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Naomi Campbell was photographed walking the runway in a furry black trench coat with a wolf's head on her shoulder. Irina Shayk wore a look similar to Jenner's as she strutted down the runway. Shalom Harlow wore a leopard print dress that had a snow leopard's head sewn into the bodice.
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Jenner may be receiving some backlash on social media for her controversial fashion choice, but she's also getting some love for finally sharing her baby boy's new name.
She revealed her son's name is Aire. According to Nameberry.com, "Aire" is a Hebrew name meaning "lion of God."
As for how his name is pronounced, after an Instagram fan page shared the news, with the caption, "Do you think it's pronounced air or airey?" Kylie commented, "AIR" with a red heart emoji.
Jenner and Travis Scott initially named their son Wolf Jacques when he was born last February. However, a month later Jenner shared on her Instagram Story that his name "isn't Wolf anymore."
Aside from sharing her son's new name, the 25-year-old also debuted his face for the first time after nearly a year of shielding him from the public eye.
The proud mom shared some adorable photos of her and Scott's 11-month-old son on social media and simply captioned the series "AIRE" with a heart emoji.
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NC man, pilot celebrates 100th birthday by taking to the sky
WOODRUFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - One North Carolina man is getting the chance to celebrate a milestone by taking to the sky on Saturday thanks to an aviation non-profit.
Triple Tree Aerodrome, a distinguished non-profit organization dedicated to aviation education and heritage preservation, made the announcement.
The non-profit is honoring one of its volunteers, “Uncle” John Hartness, on his 100th birthday.
Hartness, who is also a pilot, is the brother of Tom Hartness who is the founder of Hartness International. He continues to inspire as an active pilot and embodies a passion for aviation.
Hartness is joined with Pat Derrick, an experienced pilot with thousands of hours of flight time, in cockpit.
“Our organization is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable life of ‘Uncle’ John Hartness, whose dedication to aviation and our community is truly extraordinary,” said Robb Williams, Executive Director of the Triple Tree Aerodrome. “This exceptional event emphasizes our mission to foster a love for aviation among young individuals while highlighting the invaluable mentorship provided by individuals like ‘Uncle’ John.”
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The reality TV world has lost a star.
Anna Shay, of "Bling Empire" has died at the age of 62 following a stroke, her family has confirmed.
"It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke," they said in a statement obtained by E! News on June 5. "Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten."
After news of her death broke, fans and her "Bling Empire" co-stars paid tribute, including Kelly MiLi.
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"RIP @annashay93," she wrote on Instagram alongside a series of throwback photos, "you are truly one of a kind and we will miss you forever."
Fans met Shay on season one of "Bling Empire," which premiered in 2021.
Throughout the Netflix show's three seasons, viewers learned more about her wealth and life. According to NBC News, she was the daughter of Edward Shay, who founded Pacific Architects and Engineers.
However, Shay hadn't always envisioned a career in the spotlight.
"I'm very happy for everybody," she told People about the success of "Bling Empire" in 2021. "Did I expect the show to be successful? No. I wasn't even expecting to be in front of the camera. I'm very shy and I went along with whatever situation was happening. I was just being me."
And during the show, fans always saw Shay live life on her own terms.
"You have one life," she noted in a season one confessional. "Live it to its fullest."
People was first to report Shay's passing.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s nowhere near the $4 trillion proposal President Joe Biden first launched to rebuild America’s public infrastructure and family support systems but the compromise package of inflation-fighting health care, climate change and deficit reduction strategies appears on track toward Senate votes this weekend.
The estimated $740 billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin, the conservative West Virginia Democrat, includes some hard-fought party priorities. But the final touches came this week from Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., who put her handiwork on the latest revisions.
What’s in, and out, of the Democrats’ “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” as it stands now:
LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS
Launching a long-sought goal, the bill would allow the Medicare program to negotiate prescription drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, saving the federal government some $288 billion over the 10-year budget window.
Those new revenues would be put back into lower costs for seniors on medications, including a $2,000 out-of-pocket cap for older adults buying prescriptions from pharmacies.
The money would also be used to provide free vaccinations for seniors, who now are among the few not guaranteed free access, according to a summary document.
HELP PAY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
The bill would extend the subsidies provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to help some Americans who buy health insurance on their own.
Under earlier pandemic relief, the extra help was set to expire this year. But the bill would allow the assistance to keep going for three more years, lowering insurance premiums for people who are purchasing their own health care policies.
‘SINGLE BIGGEST INVESTMENT IN CLIMATE CHANGE IN U.S. HISTORY’
The bill would invest nearly $374 billion over the decade in climate change-fighting strategies including investments in renewable energy production and tax rebates for consumers to buy new or used electric vehicles.
It’s broken down to include $60 billion for a clean energy manufacturing tax credit and $30 billion for a production tax credit for wind and solar, seen as ways to boost and support the industries that can help curb the country’s dependence on fossil fuels. The bill also gives tax credits for nuclear power and carbon capture technology that oil companies such as Exxon Mobil have invested millions of dollars to advance.
The bill would impose a new fee on excess methane emissions from oil and gas drilling while giving fossil fuel companies access to more leases on federal lands and waters.
A late addition pushed by Sinema and other Democrats in Arizona, Nevada and Colorado would designate $4 billion to combat a mega-drought in the West, including conservation efforts in the Colorado River Basin, which nearly 40 million American rely on for drinking water.
For consumers, there are tax breaks as incentives to go green. One is a 10-year consumer tax credit for renewable energy investments in wind and solar. There are tax breaks for buying electric vehicles, including a $4,000 tax credit for purchase of used electric vehicles and $7,500 for new ones.
In all, Democrats believe the strategy could put the country on a path to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030, and “would represent the single biggest climate investment in U.S. history, by far.”
HOW TO PAY FOR ALL OF THIS?
The biggest revenue-raiser in the bill is a new 15% minimum tax on corporations that earn more than $1 billion in annual profits.
It’s a way to clamp down on some 200 U.S. companies that avoid paying the standard 21% corporate tax rate, including some that end up paying no taxes at all.
The new corporate minimum tax would kick in after the 2022 tax year and raise some $258 billion over the decade.
The revenue would have been $313 billion, but Sinema insisted on one change to the 15% corporate minimum, allowing a depreciation deduction used by manufacturing industries. That shaves about $55 billion off the total revenue.
Money is also raised by boosting the IRS to go after tax cheats. The bill proposes an $80 billion investment in taxpayer services, enforcement and modernization, which is projected to raise $203 billion in new revenue — a net gain of $124 billion over the decade.
The bill sticks with Biden’s original pledge not to raise taxes on families or businesses making less than $400,000 a year.
The lower drug prices for seniors are paid for with savings from Medicare’s negotiations with the drug companies.
WHAT’S CHANGED IN RECENT DAYS?
To win over Sinema, Democrats dropped plans to close a tax loophole long enjoyed by wealthier Americans — the so-called “carried interest,” which under current law taxes wealthy hedge fund managers and others at a 20% rate.
The left has for years sought to boost the carried interest tax rate, hiked to 37% in the original bill, more in line with upper-income earners. Sinema wouldn’t allow it.
Keeping the tax break for the wealthy deprives the party of $14 billion in revenue they were counting on to help pay for the package.
In its place, Democrats, with Sinema’s nod, will impose a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, raising some $74 billion over the decade.
EXTRA MONEY TO PAY DOWN DEFICITS
With some $740 billion in new revenue and around $433 billion in new investments, the bill promises to put the difference toward deficit reduction.
Federal deficits spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic when federal spending soared and tax revenues fell as the nation’s economy churned through shutdowns, closed offices and other massive changes.
The nation has seen deficits rise and fall in recent years. But overall federal budgeting is on an unsustainable path, according to the Congressional Budget Office, which put out a new report this week on long-term projections.
WHAT’S LEFT BEHIND
This latest package after 18 months of start-stop negotiations leaves behind many of Biden’s more ambitious goals.
While Congress did pass a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill for highways, broadband and other investments that Biden signed into law last year, the president’s and the party’s other key priorities have slipped away.
Among them is a continuation of a $300 monthly child tax credit that was sending money directly to families during the pandemic and is believed to have widely reduced child poverty.
Also gone, for now, are plans for free pre-kindergarten and community college, as well as the nation’s first paid family leave program that would have provided up to $4,000 a month for births, deaths and other pivotal needs.
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Associated Press writer Matthew Daly contributed to this report.
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Authorities say a Meijer distribution center in western Ohio was heavily damaged as employees inside heeded tornado warnings and sought shelter. Joel Smith, director of the Miami County Emergency Management Agency, said nobody was injured at the facility and there have been no reports of injuries from the storm in the county on Wednesday evening.
It wasn't immediately clear if there were injuries in other parts of the state. The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado warnings in the area. Smith said a few other buildings were hit in the county, but the storm's severe damage mostly hit north of Tipp City's residential areas.
Video posted by the Dayton Daily News shows almost an entire side of the building and parts of the roof ripped off, the Associated Press reported.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries Monday in what he’s called “funeral diplomacy” the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored ceremony for former leader Shinzo Abe.
Kishida has been criticized for pushing for Tuesday’s formal state funeral for Abe, who was assassinated in July, amid questions over their governing party’s close ties with the Unification Church, accused of brainwashing its adherents, and doubts over the legitimacy of a state event with links to pre-World War II imperial Japan.
Kishida says the honor is fitting for the longest-serving leader in Japan’s modern political history. He has also said it will allow him to meet personally with visiting foreign leaders and forge stronger ties at a time where Japan faces a host of urgent issues in northeast Asia and the world, from Chinese and North Korean military threats to worries over regional economic and security matters.
In a rush of planned meetings, Kishida was to hold talks with about 40 foreign dignitaries over the next few days at the Akasaka state guest house in Tokyo.
Kishida met on Monday with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte and about 10 other foreign dignitaries.
Kishida told Harris that Abe “poured his heart and soul” into strengthening ties between their two countries.
“I feel it is my duty to carry on his aspirations,” Kishida said.
Harris said that “the alliance between Japan and the United States is a cornerstone of what we believe is integral to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.”
On Tuesday, he is to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
China, a sometimes harsh critic of what it saw as the conservative Abe’s moves to expand Japan’s military and whitewash history, will send former Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang, whose title is sufficiently politically neutral as to raise few eyebrows. He is also the head of the China Zhiong Party, one of eight figurehead bodies tasked with advising the ruling Communist Party and giving China the veneer of a multiparty system.
Wan is also a ranking member of the legislature’s toothless advisory body, with a specialty in the auto industry. Wan is not known to have had any connections to Japan, Japan’s parliament or the Abe family.
Other leaders from Group of Seven countries and many others who attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London last week won’t be at Abe’s funeral. South Korea is sending Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is to meet with Kishida on Wednesday.
Political watchers say holding a state funeral for Abe is an attempt by Kishida to stabilize his grip on power by placating governing Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers belonging to Abe’s conservative political faction.
Security around the Budokan martial arts arena, where the memorial will be held Tuesday, has been raised to high levels, with uniformed police officers patrolling the neighborhood with police dogs and stopping cars for inspections. They also poked inside manholes, and a group of police officers dived into a nearby moat for safety checks.
Travel on roads around the Budokan and the Akasaka guest house will be restricted through Wednesday, including about 10 hours on Tuesday, according to Tokyo police.
Police security has come under scrutiny after the police force was accused of not providing adequate protection for Abe when he was killed. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters Monday that police have stepped up information gathering, analysis and protection measures ahead of the funeral.
“We will do our utmost for security and take all necessary steps so we can respond to any situation,” Matsuno said.
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On Sunday, dozens gathered at San Francisco’s Harvey Milk Plaza to honor the victims of a fatal shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs. The vigil took place just seven days before the 44th anniversary of the assassination of the nation’s first openly gay elected official, Supervisor Harvey Milk, and Mayor George Moscone.
That the leadership of the city most widely associated with establishing political power for the LGBTQ community in America would take the time to show their support for the victims of the Colorado tragedy makes sense. But where is that similar show of support for San Francisco’s gay state senator, who is receiving death threats after being tarnished with homophobic slurs by right-wing figures, including a member of the House of Representatives?
On Tuesday, state Sen. Scott Wiener reportedly received a bomb threat against his home. In a statement, he said an emailed threat listed his home address and threatened to shoot up his office at the Capitol in Sacramento. The email said, “we will f— kill you” and called him a “pedophile” and “groomer” — two slurs regularly used in right-wing rhetoric in the fight over anti-LGBTQ legislation.
In recent weeks, Wiener has called out attacks against him from right-wing figures with large followings including, the president and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, and conspiracy theory-minded Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
“The extreme homophobic and transphobic rhetoric that has escalated on social media and right wing media outlets has real world impacts,” Wiener said in a statement. “People are dying as a result. It leads to harassment, stalking, threats, and violence against our community. Responsible political leaders on the right must call it out and stop tolerating it.”
But as the incident played out, I took notice of political leaders on the left. I was surprised that major figures like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gov. Gavin Newson, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, Mayor London Breed and others didn’t release statements or post social media messages about it. After looking over their websites and tweets, I couldn’t find any messages of support. If any of them have said anything, such statements clearly are not being widely disseminated.
That’s a problem. Why? Because silence, or even perceived silence, speaks volumes.
Harassment of an elected official because of their identity discourages people who share that identity from seeking careers in politics, particularly those who are not cisgender and heterosexual. As The Chronicle has noted, some LGBTQ leaders don’t run because they fear violence against them. Moreover, the hate may be disheartening for LGBTQ politicians serving in roles throughout the state — a population that is at an all-time high. After the midterms, California reportedly became the first state to have at least 10% of the members of its Legislature identify publicly as LGBTQ. They are likely experiencing similar hostile messages. Without enthusiastic support, they may become discouraged and leave their posts. California could lose this historic achievement.
Times have been tough for the LGBTQ community. In the past year, there has been an increase in brazen attacks against it. Most recently, five people died in a mass shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub. A recent study from researchers at Montclair State University found a dramatic spike in the use of the term “grooming” on Twitter in the period after the shooting. Recent drag events in North Carolina and elsewhere have also been targeted by members of hate groups — many of whom were brandishing guns. Additionally, the rate of suicidal thoughts among LGBTQ youth is on the rise.
To be clear, Democratic leaders have called out anti-LGBTQ hate numerous times in the past, including homophobic hate directed at Wiener. But as that hate and vitriol continue, so too must the words of support, followed by concrete legislative actions to protect the community.
Many may think that the death threats against Wiener are an outlier in a city and state long known as a bastion for LGTBQ rights. But just this year, men who police believed to be part of the far-right Proud Boys organization stormed a story program for kids hosted by drag queens in San Lorenzo. They disrupted the event and yelled “tranny” and “pedophile.”
The sad truth is that this fight is far from over. We have to continue to push back against the hate at every level, everywhere — including in the Bay Area.
Will demonstrating against this hate stop bad-faith actors from spewing vile comments? No — it would be naive to think it could. But silence, perceived or real, in the face of such vitriol is unacceptable.
By speaking up, our leadership could at least make clear that such bigotry will not be tolerated, and that should any LGBTQ individual follow a calling to serve the public through elected office, people will have their back.
Justin Ray is a Los Angeles-based journalist who has published works for the Los Angeles Times and Columbia Journalism Review.
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N.O.R.E. apologizes to George Floyd’s family for Kanye West’s comments
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
N.O.R.E., co-host of “Drink Champs,” is expressing regret over allowing Kanye West to make controversial comments during the podcast.
The rapper called “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday to address what happened with West on the Revolt.TV show.
“I just want to be honest, I support freedom of speech,” N.O.R.E said. “I support anybody not being censored. But I do not support anybody being hurt. I did not realize that the George Floyd statements [made by West] on my show were so hurtful.”
During his appearance, West made anti-Semetic comments and suggested George Floyd was killed by a fentanyl overdose, despite a medical examiner’s testimony that fentanyl was not the direct cause of Floyd’s death, only a contributing factor when he died after being knelt on by a police officer.
N.O.R.E. has come under fire for not pushing back on West during the interview. He explained to “The Breakfast Club” that the controversial Floyd comments happened during the “first five minutes of the show” and said West told the producer that if they stopped filming he would walk out.”
“I wanted the man to speak,” N.O.R.E. said. “Later on I actually checked him about the George Floyd comments, I actually checked him about the ‘White Lives Matter’ but it was so later in the episode…I was so inebriated at the time that maybe people looked over it.”
“But I apologize to the George Floyd family, I apologize to anybody that was hurt by Kanye West’s comments,” he added.
Lee Merritt, a civil rights attorney who has represented the Floyd family on matters in the past, told CNN Monday that he has put together a team to explore a possible suit against West at the request of Floyd’s brother, Philonise Floyd.
On Tuesday, lawyers representing Roxie Washington, the mother of George Floyd’s daughter, provided CNN with a cease-and-desist letter addressed to West. They indicated they intend to also file a lawsuit “for harassment, misappropriation, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress.”
N.O.R.E. was asked during his call with “The Breakfast Club” if he was aware of the possible legal action and whether he too might he be a target of that. He said that while he knew about it, “It’s not even about suing or the money, It’s about the hurt from the thing.”
“I was locked down, I’m a supporter of the George Floyd movement,” he said. “I saw that video too. I seen that cop’s knee on his neck. I seen [Floyd] calling for whoever. I’m embarrassed of myself.”
N.O.R.E. said he spoke with West Tuesday and told him he would be addressing what happened. The episode has since been removed.
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Lake County Tonight. One person was taken to the hospital after another rollover crash in Leesburg. Fire Rescue says that this one happened this morning on State Road. 44 officials said that they found one vehicle on its side in the tree line and another vehicle on top of *** guardrail. One person did have to be extricated from that vehicle. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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1 injured in Lake County crash, officials say
Leesburg Fire Rescue said a crash Saturday left one person injured. On State Road 44, responding Fire Rescue officials found a car on its side and another car was located on top of a guardrail.According to Leesburg Fire Rescue, one person was extricated from the car on top of the guardrail. One person was taken to the hospital after the crash. Top headlines: Police: Seminole County crash kills 2-year-old and 5-year-old, seriously injures man Reporter, 9-year-old girl killed in Orlando shooting spree: What we know Terrifying video shows Central Florida teacher attacked over Nintendo Switch
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Leesburg Fire Rescue said a crash Saturday left one person injured.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries and negotiators from the EU's parliament reached a provisional deal Thursday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition.
The European Council, which represents the 27 member nations, said the agreement reached after all-night negotiations would raise the renewable energy target to 42.5% of total consumption by 2030. The current goal is 32%.
To meet the EU’s goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050, the EU's executive commission supported a target of 45%. The council and the European Parliament left a door open for such an increase, agreeing on “an additional 2.5% indicative top up that would allow to reach 45%.”
Russia's war in Ukraine has accelerated the EU's green transition. The bloc reduced its dependency on Russian fossil fuels and increased its renewable energy use over the past year.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the agreement announced Thursday would allow "for more ambition and faster roll-out of renewables,”
“This will help us progress towards climate neutrality, strengthen our energy security and boost our competitiveness, all at once,” von der Leyen said.
According to EU data, the bloc's gas consumption dropped 19.3% during August 2022-January 2023 compared to the average for the same months between 2017 and 2022.
A review by global energy think tank Ember showed that wind and solar generated a record 22% of the EU's electricity last year and for the first time overtook gas, which accounted for 20%. Coal power accounted for 16%.
The negotiations between the European Parliament and the European Council dragged on into the night because of a rift between two groups of countries over the role of nuclear energy in the production of hydrogen.
In the end, the agreement gave nations the possibility of using nuclear technology.
Under the deal, 42% of the hydrogen used in industry should come from renewable fuels of non-biological origin by 2030 and 60% by 2035. EU countries producing hydrogen from nuclear power would be able to reduce their overall renewable hydrogen production target by 20% if they also reduce the share of hydrogen from fossil fuels.
The deal still needs formal approval to take effect.
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Pressure cookers that still fit a great budget
For fast and healthy cooking, pressure cookers are one of the best options available to most consumers. Pressure cookers offer significant versatility. The devices can cook anything from a pot roast to a batch of cinnamon rolls through simple instructions. However, several of the best models of pressure cookers can be pretty expensive and not affordable for some shoppers. Despite this, there are still several pressure cookers from trusted brands that fit any budget. Knowing which settings and abilities to prioritize can help save money without making significant compromises. If you already made up your mind about the type of pressure cooker you want, check out our review of the best stovetop pressure cookers for the best stovetop options, or our list of the best electric pressure cookers if you already decided you want an electric one.
Features to consider before buying
Generation of pressure cooker
Pressure cookers have gone through several different generations of development, with the original group using a weight to hold down a valve that releases steam. More modern pressure cookers can set precise temperatures and work easily to regulate timers and delayed cook settings.
Multifunctional abilities
The newest generation of pressure cookers provides users with several different cooking types and preset processes for specific meals. These pressure cookers can do more than just cook using pressure, with several allowing for searing, steaming, and slow cook. These pressure cookers usually have displays that allow for precise temperatures and timers.
Stovetop or electric
While most modern pressure cookers are electric, stovetop pressure cookers still serve a valuable role in the kitchen if chosen. On top of usually costing less, stovetop pressure cookers can function as an everyday cooking device with the lid removed to serve as a regular pot. The lack of modern settings and features are where electric pressure cookers serve as superior options.
Capacity
Another feature of pressure cookers to keep in mind is the capacity of food it can hold and still cook. Larger capacity pressure cookers work better for serving larger groups of people or entire families, while smaller capacity pressure cookers work well for individual meals or households with fewer people.
Price range
Pressure cooker prices range from $50 to over $200, depending on the capabilities and capacity. Generally speaking, you can buy a high-quality pressure cooker with decent capacity for $100 or less.
Best cheap pressure cooker
Top cheap pressure cooker
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
What you need to know: This is one of the best all-around pressure cookers available on the market from one of the best brands for the product.
What you’ll love: The pressure cooker comes with seven different cooking settings to help users make yogurt, desserts and more with ease. The device also has a free Instant Pot app, loaded with hundreds of recipes specifically designed for the pressure cooker.
What you should consider: Some users have experienced difficulty operating the device with some features that lack intuitive controls.
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Top cheap pressure cooker for the money
Presto 01370 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
What you need to know: This is a classic stovetop pressure cooker designed for consistent temperature and cooking.
What you’ll love: The pressure cooker comes with a steaming basket for vegetables and rice. The device also has a quick cool pressure release to better regulate temperature and pressure while in use.
What you should consider: Some users report that the pressure seal is faulty and leaks heat making it less effective.
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Yedi 9-in-1 Total Package Instant Programmable Pressure Cooker
What you need to know: This is a multi-faceted pressure cooker that offers several different features and great basic options.
What you’ll love: The pressure cooker comes with a steaming basket and steaming rack built to work for eggs and vegetables. The device also has 15 instant cooking programs for a variety of different food options.
What you should consider: At 6 quarts, the pressure cooker’s capacity is smaller than other options at the same price.
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Crock-Pot Pot 8-Quart Multi-Use XL Express Crock Programmable Slow Cooker with Manual Pressure
What you need to know: This is a great pressure cooker with a solid capacity and multifunction use.
What you’ll love: The pressure cooker comes with several different pre-programmed functions for desserts, yogurt and various types of meats. The device also has a keep warm feature to store large quantities of food while the rest is eaten.
What you should consider: The power cord on the pressure cooker is incredibly short and may require an extension cord to be used.
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Insignia 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker Stainless Steel/Black
What you need to know: This is a multi-function pressure cooker that comes at an affordable price.
What you’ll love: The pressure cooker comes with multiple temperature controls and a nonstick cooking pot for easy cleaning. The device has a 24-hour cooking delay to time when to begin a meal.
What you should consider: The device is susceptible to damage if dropped compared to other, sturdier pressure cookers.
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Mueller 6 Quart Pressure Cooker 10 in 1
What you need to know: This is a high-quality pressure cooker with multiple functions and included recipes for beginners.
What you’ll love: The pressure cooker can also serve as a slow cooker and steaming features. The device comes with a steaming basket that allows users to cook multiple dishes at the same time.
What you should consider: Some users complain about the pot burning after extended use.
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What you need to know: This is another stovetop pressure cooker that comes in seven different sizes to allow for added capacity if required.
What you’ll love: The device comes with a cookbook for easy-to-make recipes. The thick sandwich bottom ensures even heating and cooking.
What you should consider: The valve is sensitive and can come loose easily, releasing pressure.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican Party’s capture of the House majority, though narrow, will soon transform the agenda in Washington, empowering GOP lawmakers to pursue conservative goals, vigorously challenge the policies of Democratic President Joe Biden — and plunge into Washington investigations with their new subpoena powers.
Come next year, Republicans have made clear, the Democratic-led Jan. 6 investigative committee will be no more. Instead, public probes into the president’s son, Hunter Biden, will begin. And GOP priorities including border security, parents’ rights and major IRS cuts will be on fast tracks to the House floor.
It’s a familiar whiplash, reminiscent of what took place after midterm contests in 2010 and 2018 that also ended one-party control of Washington — the first time to the Republicans’ benefit, the second to the Democrats’. This time, however, the Republicans’ weaker-than-expected showing in last week’s election will complicate plans to aggressively take Biden on with actual legislation.
Speaker-in-waiting Kevin McCarthy will have few votes to spare as he steers the House agenda, little room to maneuver if members of his conference — particularly the hard-right Freedom Caucus — withhold their support. And few of the House GOP’s goals, even if passed, are likely to have much of a chance in the closely divided but Democratic-led Senate.
But after two years on the receiving end of Jan. 6 and Donald Trump investigations, Republicans have made clear a top priority for their own majority is to investigate and then investigate some more — Democrats this time. They are preparing a wide range of probes of Democrats, from Hunter Biden’s business dealings to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, illegal immigration on the U.S.-Mexico border and billions of dollars in COVID spending they say was stolen or spent frivolously.
“It’s really about getting answers to questions that people all across this country have been asking for the last two years, and for various reasons, the administration refuses to be candid,” said Rep. Steve Scalise, who is about to become House majority leader, said an interview before the election.
Investigating the Biden family will be the first order of business, top Republicans indicated Thursday at a news conference just hours after clinching the House majority.
Rep. James Comer, incoming chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said there are “troubling questions” about the business dealings of Joe Biden’s son Hunter and one of the president’s brothers, James Biden, that require deeper investigation.
In fact, Republican lawmakers and their staff have been analyzing messages and financial transactions found on a laptop that belonged to Hunter Biden for the past year. They have discussed issuing congressional subpoenas to foreign entities that did business with him, and they recently brought on James Mandolfo, a former federal prosecutor, to assist with the investigation as general counsel for the Oversight Committee.
Hunter Biden’s taxes and foreign business work are already under federal investigation, with a grand jury in Delaware hearing testimony in recent months. While he never held a position on the presidential campaign or in the White House, his membership on the board of a Ukrainian energy company and his efforts to strike deals in China have long raised questions about whether he traded on his father’s public service, including reported references in his emails to the “big guy.”
Joe Biden has said he’s never spoken to his son about his foreign business. And there are no indications that the federal investigation involves the president in any way.
Rep. Jim Jordan, the Ohio Republican who will lead the Judiciary Committee, said he intends to look into what he contends is an overly close relationship between the White House and the Justice Department
“The only way you can hold people accountable and hopefully stop the behavior is to present it to the country,” Jordan said. Both Jordan and Comer emphasized that they do not plan to investigate Hunter Biden’s personal life.
The White House has been preparing for months for possible investigations into Biden’s family, though comment on anything related specifically to Hunter Biden would come from his lawyers, who did not immediately return a request on Thursday.
“President Biden is not going to let these political attacks distract him from focusing on Americans’ priorities, and we hope congressional Republicans will join us in tackling them instead of wasting time and resources on political revenge,” Ian Sams, spokesperson for the White House counsel’s office, said in a statement Thursday.
Even as the investigations unfold, Biden will have to find a way to work with McCarthy, a California Republican from a different generation known more for his political acumen than his ability to navigate legislative disputes. McCarthy is certain to find himself under intense pressure from his right flank to take on the White House, making it difficult to compromise.
Even before the election, Republicans talked about exerting leverage over Biden to influence must-pass legislation to fund the government and authorize more federal debt. Some Republicans have suggested that a temporary government shutdown might be acceptable if it is necessary to force Democrats into accepting spending and other policy changes.
“If it means that you have to stop the government from running its day-to-day operations so that we can actually fix the systemic and fundamental issues that are facing the American people, then so be it,” said Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on Fox Business. “That is what must be done.”
Scalise was careful on the topic, saying only that when the debt ceiling is reached, “you want to also work to address the problem that is causing us to max out the credit card.”
Republicans have been burned by brinkmanship before. They saw their standing in the polls plunge during a 16-day partial government shutdown in 2013, when they tried to use a spending bill to derail Obama’s health care law and demand more budget concessions.
Whit Ayres, a GOP political consultant, said Republicans should focus on inflation, crime and border security in the majority, but fears they will overreach once again.
“If past is prologue, the small House majority will govern from the right and we’ll get engaged in these investigations and cut off Ukraine aid and try to ban abortion and do all these other things that will repel a majority of the country and put Democrats back in charge,” Ayres said during a post-election forum at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
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Associated Press writers Eric Tucker and Colleen Long contributed.
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House GOP leaders return to Washington this week struggling to quell the conservative angst that’s threatening to derail their legislative agenda heading into the summer’s major policy fights with President Biden.
Eleven conservatives shut down all floor action for almost a week earlier in the month to protest Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) handling of the debt ceiling talks. That forced the Speaker to host a string of closed-door meetings last week with hard-liners, who want concrete assurances he’ll demand deeper spending cuts in the coming fight over government funding.
While those detractors allowed floor votes to resume during the course of those talks, there was little sign of progress by week’s end, when the hard-liners left Washington grumbling about McCarthy’s strategy for 2024 spending and warning that they’re ready to shut down the floor once again if the Speaker doesn’t meet their ill-defined demands.
“I haven’t been overly pleased or participatory … but I’ll just say that I don’t think we’re moving in the right direction as far as solving this massive growth in national debt,” said Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), the former head of the far-right Freedom Caucus, of the McCarthy talks.
“My biggest concern is, what’s the coalition that the Speaker has built?” he continued. “We want to know who his coalition partners are. Is it the Democrats, or is it going to be the conservative voices and the other Republicans in the conference?”
Asked whether the conservatives would resort to their successful strategy of blocking floor action, Biggs didn’t pause.
“Oh, I think it’s always on the table,” he said. “I’m an ‘all tools’ guy.”
“That is a distinct possibility,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) echoed when asked whether the floor could shut down this week.
Those threats highlight the dilemma facing McCarthy and GOP leaders as they attempt the delicate balancing act of cutting deals with Biden and the Democrats — for the sake of enacting must-pass bills like raising the debt ceiling and funding the government — without infuriating the conservative firebrands who view deficits as a greater threat than a default or a shutdown.
“I’m not worried about a shutdown,” Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.) said. “The country’s going to be permanently shut down if we don’t get our spending under control. And I’m tired of hearing, ‘We’ll do it tomorrow.’”
After shutting down the House floor two weeks ago, the conservative rebels backed off of their revolt last Monday, announcing they would let legislative business resume — for the time being. Emerging from a closed-door meeting with McCarthy, Gaetz — one of the 11 GOP defectors — said the group would work toward renegotiating the “power-sharing agreement” conservatives struck with McCarthy during January’s drawn-out Speaker race — a characterization McCarthy has disputed.
McCarthy has tapped a familiar top deputy, Rep. Garret Graves (R-La.), to help in the effort to mitigate the conservatives’ concerns, according to those familiar with the talks. Graves took a lead in the negotiations with the White House over the debt ceiling bill, and he appears to be doing the same in the current talks.
“The Speaker introduces Garret and then five minutes later walks out,” said Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), another hard-liner who helped gum up the floor earlier in the month.
After days of talks last week, however, some conservatives said there were no breakthroughs to report.
“Haven’t had anything new since Monday,” Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) said as he was leaving Washington late last week. “I guess we’ll see what next week brings to us.”
Asked what requests he’s made of leadership, Rosendale was vague.
“I never asked for anything but good government,” he told a reporter. “That’s what you need to put in there.”
But if there’s no progress by the time the House is set to vote on another rule — which could happen as soon as Wednesday — Gaetz last week suggested conservatives might block floor activity once again.
“There’ll be more votes next week and more rules, and if there’s not a renegotiated power-sharing agreement, then perhaps we’ll be back here next week,” he told reporters last Monday.
Despite the lack of any concrete agreement, some of the rebels said they were satisfied McCarthy would give them a greater voice in the budget talks to come.
“I think he just committed to us that he would forge ahead with a conservative, a fiscally conservative agenda, and he gave us his word that he would work with us and keep us in the loop,” Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), one of the GOP defectors, told CNN on Thursday night. “And I think that’s the key thing as he should with all different factions with the party.”
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), another one of the Republican rebels, aired an optimistic tone about the direction of talks with McCarthy.
“There have continued to be constructive, healthy conversations on how we’re gonna work together this entire conference to cut spending,” Good said Thursday.
Asked whether they were making progress, he responded, “I think so.”
“My hope would be that we’ll see that demonstrated going forward,” he added.
Not all the GOP rabble-rousers, however, were pleased with the progress — or lack thereof — made thus far.
“It’s not going well, and we don’t have future meetings scheduled,” Gaetz said Thursday.
The talks with McCarthy were going poorly, he said, “because they’re all about spending at this stage of the game” — an issue that has been center stage in the leadership-conservative squabble.
The GOP hardliners for months have pushed to cut fiscal 2024 spending down to 2022 levels, which would lead to a reduction of about $130 billion from current spending. But the debt limit deal struck by Biden and McCarthy set 2024 spending well above that figure — essentially frozen at 2023 levels with a 1 percent increase set for 2025 — in a move that infuriated conservatives.
In an apparent attempt to allay that anger, Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) — the chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee — said her panel would mark up bills below the cap, at 2022 levels. But even that show of good faith was not enough to earn the trust of the GOP hard-liners, who accused leadership of utilizing budgetary “gimmicks,” known as rescissions, to make the cuts appear larger than they are.
“The American people aren’t stupid,” Good said. “The American people need us to cut spending.”
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FDA revamping foods program to move past ‘constant turmoil’
(AP) - The head of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced an overhaul of the agency’s food safety and nutrition division, vowing that a new structure will better protect consumers and the U.S. food supply.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said he would create a new human foods program led by a deputy commissioner with authority over policy, strategy and regulatory activities for the part of the agency that oversees 80% of the foods Americans eat.
“This is one of the most important changes in the history of the FDA,” Califf said in an interview.
The move merges two existing FDA programs and some regulatory authorities. Tapping a single leader “unifies and elevates the program while removing redundancies, enabling the agency to oversee human food in a more effective and efficient way,” Califf said.
The announcement follows months of scrutiny of the FDA over contamination at a Michigan factory that led to a nationwide infant formula shortage. And it follows a scathing report that found FDA’s food division was plagued by decentralized leadership, indecisiveness and a culture of “constant turmoil” that impeded actions to protect public health. For years, the agency has been criticized for responding too slowly to outbreaks in produce, heavy metals in baby food and the need to reduce sodium in the U.S. diet, among other issues.
Califf’s actions drew mixed reviews from food safety advocates. Some said it was a good start, while others said he didn’t go far enough to dismantle ingrained structural problems.
“I think it does a good job of identifying the essential problems and addressing them head-on,” said Dr. Peter Lurie, who heads the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which focuses on consumer nutrition, food safety and health.
Mike Taylor, who previously served as FDA deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine, said the new deputy doesn’t appear to have full authority over the office responsible for inspecting company plants, laboratory testing, imports and investigations.
“If that’s the case, the human foods program at the FDA will remain fragmented and the deputy commissioner will not be empowered to make the change that is necessary,” Taylor said. He also questioned whether the new deputy commissioner would control the program’s funding.
The changes aim to straighten out a convoluted leadership structure. The FDA oversees human and veterinary drugs and medical devices, along with much of the U.S. food supply. The Agriculture Department also oversees some food products.
Frank Yiannas, the current FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response, is leaving his post next month. Susan Mayne, director of the current Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said in a statement that Califf asked her to stay on through the transition. The new deputy, who will report directly to the commissioner, will be named by spring, Califf said.
The revamped foods program will include a separate center focused on nutrition, including foods such as infant formula, plus an office to coordinate state efforts to identify and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. The plan also calls for a new expert advisory committee to weigh in on food safety, nutrition and new food technologies.
Under the new structure, the deputy commissioner will not oversee FDA’s veterinary medicine center. Califf said that’s because much of the center’s work involves animal drugs and devices, not food. In addition, the animal feed industry worried that it would become “subsidiary to human food,” Califf said.
That disappointed Mitzi Baum, president of the nonprofit STOP Foodborne Illness. Human foods, animal foods and outbreaks are often closely linked and they should be part of the same program, she said.
“Any change is messy. It’s going to be disruptive,” Baum said. “Why not make all of the changes that need to be made in order to create the most efficient and effective agency?”
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REDDING, Calif., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Innovations is proud to announce that it has received orders from Maas Energy Works for the fabrication and delivery of two Biogas Upgrading units, with joint plans for additional units thereafter. The commitment marks a significant milestone for Energy Innovations as a packager of CO-2 removal, H2S removal, and associated gas handling systems. The order highlights the strong reputation that Energy Innovations has built in the industry as a provider of long-term, reliable biogas equipment.
Maas Energy Works has utilized Energy Innovations' biogas handling equipment across 50+ biogas projects in the US, a testament to the quality and reliability of our equipment and the skills of our service staff. We are honored to have earned the trust of such a reputable company in the biogas space and look forward to continuing our long-lasting relationship with Maas Energy Works.
"Energy Innovations has come through for us in countless situations over the last 13 years," declared Daryl Maas, CEO of Maas Energy Works. "Energy Innovations continually rises to the occasion and helps to provide us with the new equipment we need and works with us to refine designs in order to work well on the rural projects we are accustomed to. They have earned our trust many times over and we are excited for what the future holds."
"Our team at Energy Innovations is excited to partner with Maas Energy Works on this next big step in biogas handling equipment. We look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations," said Ted Thompson, CEO of Energy Innovations. "We continue to be committed to providing innovative solutions and outstanding customer service to all of our clients, and we look forward to working with Maas Energy Works to achieve their goals. Energy Innovations is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to our clients, and we are proud to have received this commitment from Maas Energy Works. We will continue to work tirelessly to exceed our clients' expectations and deliver innovative solutions that help them succeed."
Energy Innovations
Very few companies have extensive experience of 10+ years in the biogas industry. Energy Innovations, formerly known as Electric Innovations, is a highly skilled and adaptive equipment packager that has put more dairy biogas projects online and successfully generated more revenue for its clients in California than any other company. Energy Innovations has built supporting biogas handling equipment systems for over 63 biogas digester projects, including Co-Gen Net Metering, Co-Gen Biomat projects, and RNG (Renewable Natural Gas) projects. Energy Innovations is able to provide all necessary equipment on an anaerobic digester site in order to collect, scrub, meter, and compress the biogas until it reaches utility grade. Their full menu of capabilities includes: Generator packaging and installation, packaged gas pre-conditioning skids, containerized PDC's, H2S scrubbing, biogas metering, and now biogas upgrading.
For more information about Energy Innovations and our catalog of biogas handling products, please visit our website at www.energyinnovations.com.
Maas Energy Works
Maas Energy Works is the largest developer, owner, and operator of on-farm dairy digester projects in the United States. Maas Energy Works has served as the lead developer for over 50 operational dairy digester facilities; and has also designed, permitted, and managed the construction of over 100 miles of private biogas pipelines. They currently operate 7 centralized biogas conditioning facilities across the US.
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BOISE, Idaho — Far-right activist and gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy was ordered to spend ten days in jail and pay a $3,000 fine after a judge found him in contempt for failing to complete court-ordered public service.
Bundy had been sentenced in July to 40 hours of "public service" in lieu of a jail sentence after being convicted of trespassing and resisting arrest for refusing to leave a closed committee room in the Idaho Statehouse during the 2020 legislative special session.
The sentencing judge told Bundy that he could complete that service at a church or non-profit of his choice, but explicitly warned him that working for his own organization, or any service for which he got paid would not count.
However, Bundy submitted hours that he had worked on his own political campaign, turning in a letter on his own "Ammon Bundy For Governor" letterhead certifying that he had completed all 40 hours.
On Thursday, Judge Annie McDevitt ruled that not only did his campaign work not satisfy the requirement, but that it showed blatant disrespect for the instructions he had been given.
Bundy did not just blow off his court-ordered service - which happens with defendants sometimes - but instead willfully made "a mockery of the sentence you received," McDevitt told him.
At the contempt hearing, Prosecutor Whitney Welsh urged the judge to send the message that Bundy was not above the law, playing videos that showed him involved in violent clashes at the Statehouse and at Southwest District Health building and recounting his many arrests and refusals to follow court orders.
"He does not obey laws with which he does not agree," Welsh told the judge.
Welsh also pointed to instances in which Bundy had targeted those who crossed him, including a video of him reading out the home address of a Ada County judge who had presided over a child custody hearing involving his family friends, as well as threats he made to Idaho State Police troopers who took him into custody.
"I'll come after you, each one of you personally," Bundy says in footage from the back of the police car, telling the troopers he would find out where they lived. "You will not be protected, you have been forewarned."
Acting as his own attorney for the contempt hearing, Bundy argued that Idaho's trespassing laws that resulted in his original conviction were flawed, adding that he would like to see the United States Supreme Court weigh in on their legality. He also argued that police and Statehouse officials did not have the authority to arrest him or ban him from that Statehouse, and told McDevitt that he had had been punctual and polite throughout the court process.
"Do I go around breaking the law everywhere? Do I go around disrespecting the courts?" he asks. "No, I don't."
McDevitt was not convinced, however, and handed down the maximum allowed sentence: The suspended five day jail sentence on the original trespass conviction, followed by another five days for contempt.
"The whole point of public service is to give back to the community in ways that do not serve yourself," she said. "Clearly, working for your own campaign is self-serving work."
The judge also condemned Bundy directing his supporters to go to the home of a judge he disagreed with, telling him she believed he was wielding his leadership and influence to bully and harass people.
"You repeatedly violate lawful orders to suit your own agenda," she said.
Bundy was handcuffed by deputies and taken into custody immediately after the hearing to begin serving the ten day sentence.
Bundy's political campaign manager, Wendy Leatham, released the following statement on Thursday's sentence on Bundy's behalf:
"The Idaho court system has again put on display for the whole world to see its absurd level of corruption, incompetence, and malpractice, as Ammon Bundy was actually taken to jail today on charges of contempt.
"Last year, Ammon was wrongfully convicted of trespassing at the Idaho State Capitol—a conviction which is currently being appealed as it is ludicrous to convict a man of “trespassing” in a public building, during public hours, while it is open and fully occupied by the public.
"Nevertheless, Ammon was ordered to pay a fine and serve 5 days in jail. However, he was given the option of performing 40 hours of “public service” in lieu of jail time. Ammon accepted the terms and went above and beyond by reporting over 1,000 hours of public service performed on the campaign trail, where he traversed the state several times over, educating Idahoans on their rights, the U.S. Constitution, the historical founding of our nation, the rule of law, and proper jurisprudence, among a host of other valuable bits of knowledge. If this not-for-profit act isn’t considered a “service” to the public, we don’t know what is.
"So, he is now being subjected to a total of 10-days in jail (with no bail option) and a $3,000 fine. If ever there was a demonstration of abuse of power and systemic corruption of our legal system—you are witnessing it right now. And if you don’t think this matters to all Idahoans, what will you do when they come for you next?"
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Make Your Fourth a Grilling Success
AUSTIN, Texas, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans choose propane because propane grills light instantly, have a controlled flame, heats faster than charcoal, and releases less carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and soot. When firing up your propane grill this Fourth of July weekend and throughout the grilling season, remember these important safety tips:
- Always grill in a well-ventilated area away from home, decks, or porches and never grill under tree branches, eaves, awnings, or patio umbrellas. Never grill in an enclosed patio, carport, or garage.
- Keep combustible materials at least 10 feet away from propane grills and cylinders.
- Ensure your grill is placed on a flat surface and cannot tip over.
- Check grill's hose for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Replace hose according to manufacturer's instructions if any of these signs occur. Also, make sure there aren't any sharp bends in the hose or tubing.
- Never use and always replace any tank with holes, dents, rust, cracks, or other damage.
- Check for leaks when connecting a propane cylinder to your grill per manufacturer's instructions. Never use an open flame to check for leaks.
- Safety first. Keep it clean. Avoid flareups. Always remove grease or fat buildup from the grill and in trays below.
- Always keep the top of the grill open until you are sure it is lit. If it does not ignite right away, turn off the cylinder and the grill and wait 5 minutes, before turning it back on and re-lighting.
- We know you are hungry, but as soon as you're done cooking, turn off the burners and the fuel supply to the gas grill.
- When not in use, always cover your grill to protect it from the elements. Rain, the sun, and even the wind can take a toll on your grill.
- Keep propane tanks outdoors. Never store propane tanks in your home, garage, shed, or other enclosed areas.
For more propane grilling safety, please refer to the grill manufacturer's instructions.
Learn more about clean-burning propane at www.propanecounciloftexas.org.
Contact: Jackie Mason, 1 800-325-7427, info@propanecounciloftexas.org
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As the auto industry awaits an EPA proposal for the next round of emissions rules for internal-combustion vehicles, an environmental advocacy group argues that similar standards should be applied to EVs.
The EPA has historically rewarded gasoline cars and trucks for being more fuel-efficient, but current standards count all EVs as having zero CO2 emissions, and hence don’t incentivize efficiency, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) noted in a blog post.
EVs don’t produce “tailpipe” emissions, but factoring in amount the electricity they consume could lower overall emissions while reducing stress on the grid. At today’s average EV efficiency of 3.4 miles per kwh, 300 million EVs would add 1.2 million gigawatt-hours of electricity demand annually, enough to power almost 113 million homes, the group says, adding that upping efficiency to 4.3 miles per kwh would reduce demand by 230,000 gigawatt-hours.
Efficiency of 2023 model-year EVs sold in the U.S. ranges from 1.9 to 4.2 miles per kwh, and some models have room for improvement, the ACEEE argues. The Volvo XC40 Recharge is singled out in this analysis. The Volvo achieves 2.5 miles per kwh, which ACEEE analysts equate to 154 grams of CO2 emission per mile driven, still less than the 347 grams-per-mile average for new cars, but more than other EVs.
Boosting efficiency to 3 miles per kwh, which other EVs of a similar weight already achieve, would reduce the XC40 Recharge’s overall CO2 emissions to 129 grams per mile, the group claims. The 2024 XC40 Recharge is getting some updates, with efficiency due to improve.
Excess weight is also referenced, as the analysis notes that the XC40 Recharge weighs almost 5,000 pounds, which isn’t surprising given the added weight of a battery pack. In effect, current rules are subsidizing larger, more profitable electric utility vehicles—a point we’ve emphasized before. Other groups have also voiced concerns that all this added weight will affect safety for everyone else.
It’s time to be asking questions about EV efficiency again with the Biden administration expected to announce some early targets looking toward stricter 2027-2032 rules for internal-combustion vehicles. Automakers backed stricter rules extending to 2026. But would they back rules taking actual efficiency of EVs into consideration? That remains to be seen.
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SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres are close to acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline, vaulting their postseason chances by adding a World Series champion who is one of baseball’s best hitters in his early 20s.
A person with direct knowledge of the move told The Associated Press the Padres and Nationals have agreed to a multiplayer deal contingent on San Diego first baseman Eric Hosmer waiving his no-trade provision. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because negotiations were ongoing.
Hosmer agreed to a $144 million, eight-year deal with San Diego before the 2018 season. He is owed about $7 million for the rest of this season and $13 million annually from 2023-25.
If the deal is completed, the Padres also would receive first baseman Josh Bell along with Soto, a generational talent who turns 24 in late October when they hope to still be playing for a title. The Nationals would get Hosmer, left-hander MacKenzie Gore and prospects James Wood, C.J. Abrams, Robert Hassell III and Jarlin Susana.
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Officials share tips for a safe fair time
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The Olmsted County Fair opened Monday at noon and it is an exciting time for fair enthusiasts and families.
For everyone to have a safe fair, the Fair Board and local law enforcement have security measures in place.
Olmsted County Fair President Scott Schneider said the fair only had incidents in the past where teenagers would have fights at the fair with grudges they have from school before summer.
“We would remove them and kick them off the fairgrounds so they go fight in local neighborhoods and they fight across the street somewhere else.”
To prevent any form of violence, Schneider said the fair is on watch by cameras and security guards. Sergeant Taylor Schoenfelder from Olmsted County Sheriff advised adults to keep close watch of their children in the fair.
“Just remain cogniscient of your surroundings. If you observe anything that is suspicious or disorderly behavior, please notify either a fair board member or a member of law enforcement so that we can deal with that quickly.”
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The acquisition of Bitvo, Inc. marks another step in FTX's global expansion of products and services
CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTX Trading Limited ("FTX"), a leading global crypto-asset trading platform, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Bitvo, Inc. ("Bitvo" or "the Company"), a Canadian crypto asset trading platform, registered as a restricted dealer under the securities laws of all provinces and territories in Canada. The acquisition marks the latest licence acquisition in FTX's mission to provide its industry-leading products and services to its global customers in a regulated fashion. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Bitvo is a crypto asset trading platform offering Canadians a secure and easy way to buy, sell and trade crypto assets. In April 2022, the Company became the first Alberta-based crypto asset trading platform to register as a restricted dealer, allowing it to offer crypto asset trading services across all provinces and territories in Canada. Bitvo is also registered with FINTRAC as a money services business in the virtual asset service provider category.
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, commented on the news, "We are delighted to enter the Canadian marketplace and continue to expand FTX's global reach. Our expansion into Canada is another step in proactively working with cryptocurrency regulators in different geographies across the globe."
Following the completion of the acquisition, Bitvo is expected to be integrated into the FTX global team serving the Canadian market in a variety of capacities.
Pamela Draper, CEO of Bitvo, concluded, "Canada has shown a growing interest in digital asset trading, and we're thrilled to help provide entry into one of the leading regulated crypto asset trading platforms in the world to the Canadian cryptocurrency community. We look forward to transforming Canadian's access to the digital asset ecosystem as part of FTX."
About FTX.COM
FTX is a crypto asset trading platform built by traders, for traders. FTX strives to be an intuitive yet powerful platform for all kinds of users, and to be the most innovative trading platform in the industry.
To learn more about FTX.COM, please visit: https://ftx.com/
FTX.COM is not available to US residents or residents of other prohibited jurisdictions, as set out in its Terms of Service.
About Bitvo
Bitvo (www.bitvo.com) is a crypto asset trading platform that facilitates buying and selling of crypto assets through its best-in-class website and mobile applications. Bitvo differentiates itself by making transacting in crypto assets easier than anyone else and offering proprietary features such as the Bitvo Same Day Guarantee, the Bitvo Cash Card and technical trading analysis tools.
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Retrial of Colorado man in border wall fraud case begins
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for a Colorado man accused of cheating donors to a $25 million fund to build a wall along the southern U.S. border told jurors on Tuesday that they should question why his client’s fraud trial is being held in New York, tapping into a theme that may have contributed to an earlier trial ending with a deadlocked jury.
During his opening statement, attorney John Meringolo, defending Timothy Shea, also spoke dismissively of Steve Bannon, the former top adviser to then-President Donald Trump who was charged in the case before Trump pardoned him as he left office last year.
“Is there a venue in this case?” Meringolo asked Manhattan federal court jurors as he told them to pay attention to where trial witnesses are from and where events described in the indictment occurred. He suggested that an adverse determination on venue might be enough to acquit his client.
Meringolo hit notes that were likely to appeal to any jurors who might think along the lines of a juror at Shea’s first trial in the spring who so upset his fellow jurors that they wrote a note to the judge saying he had branded them all as liberals and complained that the trial should have occurred in a southern state.
Days later, the hopelessly deadlocked jury caused a mistrial.
Last month, Judge Analisa Torres rejected Shea’s request to move the trial to Colorado because of “political polarization” in New York and pretrial publicity. The judge wrote that the Castle Rock, Colorado, man had failed to show why “political polarization” would be less in his home state or anywhere else.
Shea, who owns an energy drink company, Winning Energy, sat with his hands folded during opening statements. His company’s cans have featured a cartoon superhero image of Trump and claim to contain “12 oz. of liberal tears.”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Derek Wikstrom said during his opening that hundreds of thousands of people nationwide made donations, many of them small, in response to the online “We Build The Wall” fundraiser that went viral.
The prosecutor pointed at the defendant as he said: “This man, Timothy Shea, used the money to line his own pockets.”
Wikstrom said Shea helped himself and others steal hundreds of thousands of dollars even though the fundraiser promised that “not one cent” of the money would go to salaries for the campaign’s organizers because all of it was going toward the wall. Only a few miles of wall were built.
“This case is not about whether you think there should be a wall,” he said. “Whether you are for or against a border wall, no one should be a victim of a fraud.”
Wikstrom’s stick-to-the-facts approach was followed by Meringolo, who portrayed the fundraising quest in patriotic terms, saying organizers wanted to give the money to Trump but the government said it could not accept privately raised money.
He described Shea’s onetime codefendant and business partner in the fundraiser, Brian Kolfage, as “a veteran and a hero.”
“The guy has no legs and no arm,” Meringolo said of the triple amputee.
Shea is the only one of the three people who were charged in the case to stand trial. Kolfage pleaded guilty to charges and Bannon was pardoned before he stood trial on federal charges.
Meringolo told jurors that any money Shea received was earned through his work to secure land, meet with homeowners along the border and engage with others through social media, along with expenses for security for the project.
He said there was “no evidence Bannon did security work.”
Bannon, 68, last month pleaded not guilty to New York state charges alleging that he cheated investors to the “We Build The Wall” campaign. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes.
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Event Series to Help Consumers Fight High Utility Bills
CHICAGO, JULY 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an expensive year for energy customers, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) has launched a free summer webinar series with helpful information about high energy prices, tips on how renters and other consumers can cut their utility bills, and the benefits of Illinois' historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA).
"Consumers are getting hit with skyrocketing electric and gas prices this summer, so CUB wants to offer its free services to as many utility customers as possible," CUB Executive Director David Kolata said. "We invite people to check out this webinar series–in both English and Spanish–to get tips on cutting costs."
Events in English:
- July 28 5:00 pm (tonight!) Home Energy Savings (Virtual)
- August 4 5:00 pm CUB Renter's Guide (Virtual)
- August 8 5:00 pm Building Decarbonization (Virtual)
- August 17 6:00 pm Virtual Utility Bill Clinic (Virtual)
Events in Spanish:
- July 29 3:00 pm Guía para inquilinos de CUB (Virtual)
- August 5 2:00 pm Eficiencia energética en el hogar (Virtual)
- August 12 3:00 pm Ley de medio ambiente y trabajos asequibles (CEJA) (Virtual)
- August 17 6:00 pm Virtual Utility Bill Clinic (Virtual)
For helpful tips, visit CUB website www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org and CUBHelpCenter.com, the consumer group's online center on high energy prices.
CUB is Illinois' leading nonprofit utility watchdog. Created by the Illinois Legislature, CUB opened its doors in 1984 to represent the interests of residential and small-business utility customers. Since then, it has saved consumers more than $20 billion by helping block rate hikes, secure refunds and fight for clean, low-cost energy. For more information, call CUB's Consumer Hotline, 1-800-669-5556, or visit its website, www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org.
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LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. mastered another Monday matinee to win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the first time in 30 career Cup tries at the same track where as a kid he watched from the grandstands while his father raced.
Thanks to rain postponements, Truex won his second Monday race of the season — he also won at Dover — and fourth of his career.
Truex dominated in the No. 19 Toyota en route to his third win of the season. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver secured one of the few wins he desperately wanted in a career that could be winding down. The 43-year-old Truex, the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion, said over the weekend he was close to a decision on his future: either retire or return for another season at JGR.
At the Magic Mile, it was simply time for an overdue celebration.
“This one’s been eluding me for a long, long time,” Truex said.
Truex led with 15 laps left when JGR teammate Christopher Bell, last year’s New Hampshire winner, smacked the wall to bring out the eighth caution.
“We should have a company policy that says when one of your teammates is leading, don’t crash by yourself,” Truex said over the radio.
It really didn’t matter for Truex. He pulled away off the restart with nine laps left and could taste victory — and soon enough, the 20-pound lobster that traditionally goes to the winner.
It’s a perfect reward for Truex, who also grew up helping his dad on his family’s clam boat.
This win was special. Truex tagged along as a kid to New Hampshire when his dad raced here in the 1990s and got his first taste of the sights, smells and sounds of a NASCAR garage.
One memory stood out among the others: Watching Dale Earnhardt tinker with his carburetor under the hood of his car.
“I just kind of stood there in awe and watched,” Truex said over the weekend.
And as soon as Truex could race at New Hampshire, he won. Truex had just turned 20 years old when he won a regional stock car series race at the track. Pretty cool. Even better? His father finished fifth in the same race.
“This place is a big reason why I got to where I am,” the younger Truex said.
Truex found early success in Loudon once he transitioned to Cup in 2006, rattling off a third-place finish and a fifth in 2007 when the series still raced here twice a season and a fourth and seventh in 2008. He had six straight top 10s from 2016 to 2020 and led 172 laps from the pole last season before he faded to fourth. Truex said his JGR team “panicked” with a late call for two tires that backfired and cost them the checkered flag.
“It’s one that I wanted really bad for a long time,” Truex said. “Maybe too much, I don’t know.”
Much like last year, Truex won the first two stages of the 301-lap race.
OTHER FINISHES
Joey Logano finished second. Kyle Larson, Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski rounded out the top five.
BUSCH BUMMER
Kyle Busch was forced to drive his backup car after the No. 8 Chevrolet suffered damage in both practice and qualifying. Busch hit the wall early in the race and was forced out after 71 laps. The two-time Cup champion finished last. Busch had one win and finished in the top 10 in each of his last seven races.
“I’ve been lacking right-rear grip the whole time we’ve been here,” he said. “Just couldn’t get the right-rear feel in the race track.”
UP NEXT
The series shifts to Pocono Raceway, where Chase Elliott is the defending race winner — even though he failed to finish first. Denny Hamlin had his Pocono win thrown out and so did runner-up Kyle Busch because of failed inspections. Hamlin was the first winner DQ’d since 1960.
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B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Thursday's results
Vancouver 2 Edmonton 1
Friday's results
Winnipeg 4 Brandon 1
Calgary 5 Edmonton 0
Swift Current 6 Victoria 1
Red Deer 4 Vancouver 0
Moose Jaw 4 Everett 1
Saskatoon 2 Medicine Hat 1
Seattle 5 Prince George 4
Kelowna 4 Portland 3 (OT)
Kamloops 5 Spokane 1
Saturday's results
Winnipeg 4 Brandon 3
Everett 3 Regina 2
Prince George 4 Seattle 1
Swift Current 5 Prince Albert 4
Portland 5 Kelowna 3
Tri-City 6 Moose Jaw 2
Victoria 4 Medicine Hat 3 (OT)
Lethbridge 2 Saskatoon 1
Kamloops 7 Spokane 1
Sunday's results
Calgary 3 Vancouver 2
Red Deer 7 Edmonton 2
Regina 7 Tri-City 3
Tuesday's games
Everett at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Victoria at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Everett at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Tri-City at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Portland, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Tri-City at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Everett at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
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Missing Arkansas woman, unborn baby found dead in Missouri
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KHBS/KHOG) - A family is devastated by the loss of an Arkansas woman killed along with her unborn baby.
“This is one of the most horrific cases that I’ve been personally involved with,” Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway said.
Authorities in Benton County delivered the tragic news during a news conference Thursday, saying it is a situation they have never seen before.
They reported the bodies of Ashley Bush, and her unborn child, Valkyrie Grace Willis, were found in Missouri.
The baby’s body was found Wednesday while Bush’s was found Thursday in a different location.
Authorities reported she got in a truck with a woman, believing she was going to Bentonville for a job interview.
She was last seen at the intersection of Highway 72 and Highway 43 in Maysville on Monday.
Her fiancé Josh Willis said she was supposed to meet him at the Handi-mart in Maysville around 3 p.m. Monday.
“What I can say for the mother is we believe at this point, investigation leads us to believe it was a gunshot wound,” said Benton County Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Smith, referring to the possible cause of death.
Authorities arrested Amber and Jamie Waterman, both 42, in connection to the incident. The married couple from Missouri is in the McDonald County Detention Center facing charges of first-degree kidnapping.
Multiple agencies are working on the case.
The Watermans are expected to be transported to a federal facility in Springfield.
“We expect further additional charges to come,” Holloway said.
In a statement, Willis described Bush as “a great mother, a wonderful wife, a very outgoing, caring and kind person.”
“They didn’t deserve any of this,” he said in the statement. “There are three amazing kids here that just lost their mother, best friend and little sister. I just lost my wife and daughter.”
Investigators said it’s too early to determine a motive.
They are still piecing together the timeline of the kidnapping and killings.
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 14, 2023
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
259 PM MDT Fri Apr 14 2023
...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS LEAD TO CHANCES FOR
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
055, 056, 111, AND 112...
* WIND... West winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity values from 10 to 15 percent
during strongest winds.
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located east of the Rio Grande Valley.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received more than 3,300 entries in its fifth year. We bring you some of the finalists in our high school category from students around the country.
Copyright 2023 NPR
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge received more than 3,300 entries in its fifth year. We bring you some of the finalists in our high school category from students around the country.
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Threads, a social media app from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will be available for download Thursday.
The text-based app is being billed as a rival to Twitter.
"Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what'll be trending tomorrow," a description of the app says.
Screenshots of the app show a similar layout to Twitter.
After a person writes a "thread," there are options to heart, comment and share the thread. Users will also have options to limit who can see a thread.
Users who search for the Threads app in the App Store ahead of Thursday will not find it.
However, they can type "threads" in the search bar on Instagram. An "admit one" ticket will pop up and take users to a new screen.
SEE MORE: Report: Online hate is at an all-time high
Users will then see a ticket with their username and the time when the app will be available for download. By clicking on the prompt that says "Get Threads," users will be taken to the App Store where they can select to have the app download automatically on Thursday.
Threads is joining the crowded social media landscape as Twitter undergoes numerous changes. Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022 for $44 billion. Musk said he wanted Twitter to be a place where free speech can thrive. However, he's been criticized for propping up conspiracy theories and what some consider hate speech. Users have also complained about service disruptions.
In May, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis planned to kick off his presidential campaign on Twitter, but the announcement was marred by technical difficulties. On Saturday, users were alerted that they had exceeded their rate limit.
Musk wrote that Twitter implemented how many tweets a person can see in a day to "address extreme levels of data scraping & system manipulation."
Whether Threads is a legitimate threat to Twitter remains to be seen. Twitter reportedly has around 372 millions users. Instagram, which will apparently be linked to Threads, has over 2 billion active users.
SEE MORE: Elon Musk makes it official, names Linda Yaccarino as new Twitter CEO
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Aflac survey finds financial concerns can be at odds with holiday joy this season
COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As some Americans face financial stress, holiday joy may be more difficult to come by this year, according to the recently released 2022 Aflac Holiday Health Issues Survey. Over three-quarters (82%) of respondents say they will cut back on holiday gifts, travel expenses or take on credit card debt this holiday season because of financial concerns, with two-thirds doing so because of health care or related out-of-pocket costs.
"The study paints a picture of the sacrifice many households are making this holiday season, because it's difficult to pay for necessities and health care costs," said Diana Steinhoff, senior vice president, Aflac Benefits Solutions. "The holiday-focused data brings awareness to how financial stress can affect the physical and mental health of Americans during what should be the most wonderful time of the year."
Stretching a buck is harder this year
According to the survey, almost half (44%) of American workers do not believe that their income has kept up with increases in everyday expenses, a sentiment most common among those earning less than $50,000 per year. More than two-thirds (70%) of respondents said they feel that they spent more money in 2022 on necessities than in 2021, including living expenses, mortgage/rent, out-of-pocket health care costs, health care premiums and transportation.
With so many Americans struggling to pay the bills, many said they'll rein in holiday spending. A full 64% said they'll cut back on holiday costs in at least one category, including hosting parties (35%), attending parties (33%), presents (33%), sending cards (26%) and work holiday events (23%).
Many don't recharge throughout the year, contributing to holiday stress
Even though many Americans want quality time with loved ones this season, nearly 2 in 3 (70%) admitted they'll do at least some work during the holiday season. Checking work email, completing work assignments and taking on additional gig or contract work were most likely to overshadow quality time this season.
Almost two-thirds (64%) agreed that, even when they are sick, they "power through" rather than take a sick day. This is true regardless of working arrangement (66% on-site employees; 59% remote employees; 61% hybrid employees), which means that on-site employees may be inadvertently putting their colleagues at risk by coming into work sick.
More employees indicated they took less time off this year overall (31%) than those who said they took more time off (26%). And parents are far more likely than non-parents to have said they took more time off this year (35% parents, 21% non-parents). Among those taking more time off this year, doctor appointments/wellness visits are the main reason (34%), along with mental health days (32%) and planned vacation days (32%).
"It's more important than ever to be smart about taking care of our physical and mental health," explained Steinhoff. "Health concerns and costs compound when we don't take care of ourselves, and that is why Aflac is enhancing products to include mental health coverage and incentives for making wellness visits a priority."
Americans need more than a mental health day this holiday season
According to the study, more than half (55%) of all employees admitted they feel more anxious during the holiday season, and over 2 in 5 (43%) said they feel more depressed during the holidays. Anxiety is particularly high among Gen Z, and women are disproportionately impacted compared to men. The survey uncovered a variety of coping strategies that employers can use to help offer time and resources to address the holiday blues.
- Time and allowances for exercise, yoga and self-care: Half (51%) of American workers use regular exercise to protect their mental health and well-being during the holidays.
- Holiday health hazard awareness: Almost half (46%) of American workers have suffered an injury from a holiday-related accident or mishap. Most common is slipping and falling on ice (25%), but over 1 in 10 have also hurt themselves tripping over new toys in the household (17%) or lifting heavy gifts (14%). These physical ailments can add to the holiday stress, making it important to take precautions against holiday hazards and seek medical care when necessary.
- Mental health and substance abuse resources: Over a third (37%) admitted that they turn to alcohol or other intoxicants to get through the holiday season, and slightly more turn to retail therapy (42%). But 36% turn to counseling to protect themselves over the holiday season.
To see additional survey findings and learn more about the financial effects of health care issues — and how Aflac can help with the expenses health insurance doesn't cover — visit Aflac.com/healthcareissues.
Methodology
The 2022 Aflac Holiday Health Issues Survey is an online survey among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 salaried, hourly and self-employed workers across the U.S., which was fielded between Oct. 24 and Oct. 27, 2022, by Kantar Profiles on behalf of Aflac. Learn more about the survey findings at Aflac.com/healthcareissues.
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, the insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the U.S., Aflac is the number one provider of supplemental health insurance products.1 Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. In 2021, the company was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and became a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). In 2022, Aflac Incorporated was proud to be included as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 16th consecutive year, Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for the 21st time and Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index for the third consecutive year. To find out how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com or aflac.com/español. Investors may learn more about Aflac Incorporated and its commitment to ESG and social responsibility at investors.aflac.com under "Sustainability."
Media contact: Jon Sullivan, 706-763-4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact: David A. Young, 706-596-3264, 800-235-2667 or dyoung@aflac.com
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Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that his administration will extend a pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
"It isn't fair to ask tens of millions of borrowers eligible for relief to resume their student debt payments while the courts consider the lawsuit," Biden said in a video posted on Twitter.
The moratorium was slated to expire Jan. 1, a date that Biden set before his debt cancellation plan stalled in the face of legal challenges from conservative opponents.
Now it will extend until 60 days after the lawsuit is resolved. If the lawsuit has not been resolved by June 30, payments would resume 60 days after that.
Biden’s plan promises $10,000 in federal student debt forgiveness to those with incomes of less than $125,000, or households earning less than $250,000. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, are eligible for an additional $10,000 in relief.
More than 26 million people already applied for the relief, with 16 million approved, but the Education Department stopped processing applications this month after a federal judge in Texas struck down the plan.
The Justice Department last week asked the Supreme Court to examine the issue and reinstate Biden’s debt cancellation plan. By extending the pause, the administration says it's giving the court a chance to resolve the case in its current term.
FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about student debt relief at Central New Mexico Community College Student Resource Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Nov. 3, 2022. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
"I’m completely confident my plan is legal," Biden said Tuesday.
Biden announced the decision a day after more than 200 advocacy groups urged him to extend the pause, warning that starting payment in January would cause "financial catastrophe" for millions of borrowers.
The White House has argued in court that Americans continue to feel the financial stress of the pandemic. Without Biden's cancellation plan, it says, the number of people falling behind on student loans could rise to historic levels.
The greatest risk is for about 18 million borrowers who were told their entire loan balance would be canceled. Even if payments restart, those borrowers might think they’re in the clear and ignore the bills, the Education Department has warned.
But at the same time, the White House has warned that extending the payment pause will cost several billion dollars a month in lost revenue. The moratorium has already cost the government more than $100 billion in lost payments and interest, according to the General Accountability Office.
The Biden administration didn't address the costs in its announcement, but instead cast blame on Republicans challenging the plan.
"Callous efforts to block student debt relief in the courts have caused tremendous financial uncertainty for millions of borrowers who cannot set their family budgets or even plan for the holidays without a clear picture of their student debt obligations," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.
"It's just plain wrong," he added.
Critics such as the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget have opposed any further extension, saying it could worsen inflation and raise the risk of economic recession.
But supporters of Biden's plan applauded the action, saying it provides a cushion to working-class Americans.
"This extension means that struggling borrowers will be able to keep food on their tables during the holiday season — and the coming months — as the administration does everything it can to beat back the baseless and backward attacks on working families with student debt," said Mike Pierce, executive director of the Student Borrower Protection Center.
The legality of broad student debt cancellation has been in question since before Biden took office. Supporters say federal law already gives the Education Department wide flexibility to cancel student loans, while opponents argue that only Congress has the power to cancel debt at that scale.
In announcing its plan, the Biden administration invoked the HEROES Act of 2003, a post-Sept. 11, 2001, law meant to help members of the military. The Justice Department says the law offers sweeping authority to cancel student debt during a national emergency. Biden has said the relief is needed to help Americans recover from the pandemic.
A federal judge in Texas struck down that rationale this month, saying Biden overstepped his power. The HEROES Act "does not provide the executive branch clear congressional authorization to create a $400 billion student loan forgiveness program," wrote District Court Judge Mark Pittman, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump.
The Justice Department is asking an appeals court in New Orleans to suspend Pittman's order while the administration appeals. It's separately asking the Supreme Court to overrule a federal court in St. Louis that halted Biden's plan in response to a lawsuit from six Republican-led states.
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy CEO Drew Marsh and members of Entergy's executive team plan to participate in investor meetings from Sunday, Nov. 13 to Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, during the 57th Edison Electric Institute Financial Conference. Handout materials will be posted Friday, Nov. 11 to Entergy's Investor Relations website at entergy.com/investors.
About Entergy
Entergy (NYSE: ETR), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, powers life for 3 million customers through its operating companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Entergy is creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for everyone with our diverse power generation portfolio, including increasingly carbon-free energy sources. With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years. Our approximately 12,000 employees are dedicated to powering life today and for future generations. Learn more at entergy.com and follow @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
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Bringing Lolita home: How to release a long-captive orca?
By GENE JOHNSON
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SEATTLE (AP) — An ambitious plan announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for more than a half-century, to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound thrilled those who have long advocated for her to be freed from her tank at the Miami Seaquarium.
But it also called to mind the release of Keiko — the star of the movie “Free Willy” — more than two decades ago. Keiko’s return to his native Iceland vastly improved upon his life in a Mexico City tank, but he failed to adapt to the wild and died five years later.
He is the only orca released after long-term captivity.
Advocates say their experience with Keiko will inform how they plan for Lolita’s return. But they also stress the differences between their cases.
While they hope to bring Lolita — also known as Tokitae, or Toki — to a whale sanctuary among the Pacific Northwest’s many islands, she might never again swim freely with her endangered family, including the nearly century-old whale believed to be her mother.
Here’s a look at Tokitae’s story.
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HOW DID TOKI WIND UP IN CAPTIVITY?
Native American tribes revere orcas, considering them their relatives.
White settlers had a different view. Fishermen reviled the “blackfish” as competition for salmon and sometimes shot them.
That began to change in 1965, when a man named Ted Griffin bought a killer whale that had been caught in a fisherman’s net in British Columbia and towed it to the Seattle waterfront. The whale — Namu — became a sensation.
Namu soon died from an infection, but Griffin had set off a craze for capturing the Pacific Northwest’s killer whales and training them to perform, as The Seattle Times recounted in a 2018 history. Griffin corralled dozens of orcas off Washington’s Whidbey Island in 1970. Several got caught and drowned when opponents cut the nets, intending to free them.
Many orcas remained nearby, declining to leave as their clan members were hauled out of the water. Among those kept was 4-year-old Tokitae, later sold to the Miami Seaquarium.
By the early 1970s, at least 13 Northwest orcas had been killed and 45 delivered to theme parks around the world; Toki is the only one still alive. The roundups reduced the Puget Sound resident population by about 40% and helped cause problems with inbreeding that imperil them today.
Outrage over the captures helped prompt the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
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WHY BRING TOKI HOME?
Lolita, now 57, spent decades performing. Last year the Miami Seaquarium announced it would no longer feature her under an agreement with regulators. The 5,000-pound (2,267-kilogram) animal lives in a tank 80 feet by 35 feet (24 meters by 11 meters) and 20 feet (6 meters) deep.
Whales are intelligent, social creatures, and activists have long dreamed of returning Tokitae to her family.
The whale believed to be Toki’s mother is the matriarch of L-pod, one of three clans that make up the so-called southern resident killer whales, a genetically and socially distinct population that frequents the Salish Sea between Washington and British Columbia. There are 73 southern residents remaining.
Plans call for bringing Lolita to a netted whale sanctuary of about 15 acres (6 hectares). She would be released into an enclosure the size of a couple football fields within that sanctuary, where she would be under round-the-clock care.
“The first objective is to provide her the highest quality of life we can,” said Charles Vinick, a founder of the nonprofit Friends of Toki as well as executive director of the Whale Sanctuary Project. “Whether or not it becomes the dream of having her reunite with L-pod is something we have to rely on Lolita to show us.”
Because the southern residents are endangered, advocates would have to obtain additional permits if they ever wanted to return Toki fully to the wild. Advocates would likely have to show that introducing another aging whale to feed wouldn’t burden the population further.
With financial backing from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, they have agreed to support Lolita long term, whether she’s reintroduced or not.
For Raynell Morris, an elder of the Lummi Indian Tribe in Washington and a board member of Friends of Toki, the whale’s return is fundamental.
“Until she’s returned to her family, our family is broken,” Morris said. “When she comes home, the web of life will be repaired and restored, and our people will be repaired and restored.”
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HOW DO YOU MOVE A 2.5-TON WHALE?
When all the pieces are in place — which could take two years — Lolita will be placed on a stretcher. She’ll be lifted by crane into a tank placed on a truck, and the truck driven to a cargo plane.
She’ll be flown to Washington, loaded onto a barge, floated to the sanctuary, and lowered by crane into her new home.
Toki’s transportation tank will be filled with fresh water — salt water could ruin the plane in the event of a leak. Her caregivers will protect her skin with ointment.
Advocates will work with Washington’s Department of Natural Resources to pick the sanctuary site.
There, Toki can begin recovering the strength she might need to rejoin wild orcas, to relearn to hunt and to travel around 100 miles (161 kilometers) per day.
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WHAT DID WE LEARN FROM KEIKO?
Keiko was about 2 when he was captured in 1979. He spent time in Iceland and Canada before being sold in 1985 to a theme park in Mexico City, where he lived in a tank filled with tapwater mixed with salt.
In 1993 he was featured in “Free Willy,” prompting a campaign by schoolchildren to get him released. A facility was built at the Oregon Coast Aquarium where the emaciated Keiko could recover before his return to Iceland.
Keiko gained about 1,000 pounds (453 kilograms) in his first year in Oregon.
Vinick, who helped manage Keiko’s return, noted that it was always designed as a reintroduction effort. Keiko was in his early 20s — still young for an orca — when he was brought to Iceland in 1998. To teach him to hunt, trainers would launch fish around his pen with a sling shot. Eventually they began escorting him on longer swims in the open ocean.
While Keiko would approach wild orcas at times, he would return to his trainers’ boat and generally sought out humans. He swam to Norway on his own — a journey of nearly 1,000 miles (1,609 km). But there again he was attracted to boats and people, and he died, apparently of pneumonia, at about age 27.
“We already knew how easy it is to capture whales,” Vinick said. “What we learned with Keiko is how difficult it is to put one back.”
Malene Simon of the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, who conducted a scientific review of Keiko’s release, said she was pessimistic about Lolita’s chances to learn to hunt after 52 years of being fed by humans.
Still, Tokitae has some advantages. She was slightly older when she was captured, so she would have been already learning to hunt, and she might have more memory of her family songs. Further, researchers know who her family is, unlike with Keiko.
“It’ll be therapeutic for her, and she’ll get healthier,” said Howard Garrett, president of the board of the advocacy group Orca Network. “This is a step toward righting a great wrong that humans have done.”
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bird flu has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months, with the highly pathogenic disease being detected in two commercial turkey flocks in western Minnesota and a hobby flock in Indiana, officials said Wednesday.
The disease was detected after a farm in Meeker County reported an increase in mortality last weekend, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said. The flock was euthanized to stop the spread. The board later reported that a second flock in the county tested positive Tuesday evening.
They were the first detections of avian influenza in Minnesota since May 31, when a backyard flock was struck in Becker County. Indiana’s case was its first since a backyard flock there tested positive June 8, which had been the last detection in the Midwest before this week.
However, there have been several detections in western states in July and August, including California, where a half-dozen commercial farms have had to kill more than 425,000 chickens and turkeys since last week. There have also been cases in Washington, Oregon and Utah, plus a few in some eastern states.
“While the timing of this detection is a bit sooner than we anticipated, we have been preparing for a resurgence of the avian influenza we dealt with this spring,” said Dr. Shauna Voss, the board’s senior veterinarian. “HPAI is here and biosecurity is the first line of defense to protect your birds.”
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health reported that a small hobby flock of chickens, ducks and geese in northern Indiana’s Elkhart County tested presumptively positive on Tuesday, though final confirmation from a federal lab was pending.
Across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 414 flocks in 39 states have been affected since February, costing producers over 40 million birds, mostly commercial turkeys and chickens. The disease has struck 81 Minnesota flocks this year, requiring the killing of nearly 2.7 million birds.
Minnesota produces more turkeys annually than any other state.
This year’s outbreak contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices, and killed an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds. It also affected some zoos. It appeared to be waning in June, but officials warned then that another surge could take hold this fall.
The disease is typically carried by migrating birds. It only occasionally affects humans, such as farm workers, and the USDA keeps poultry from infected flocks out of the food supply. A widespread outbreak in 2015 killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion.
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DETROIT — Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.
The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars. The company says in documents posted Friday by safety regulators that the front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid. That would increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer.
Dealers will replace the hoses. Ford will mail owner notification letters starting April 17. They'll get a second letter once parts are available for the fix.
Ford says it’s aware of one crash with no mention of injuries due to the problem.
The second recall covers more than 222,000 F-150 pickups from 2021. The windshield wiper arms can break.
Dealers will replace the arms if needed. Owners will be notified starting March 27.
Earlier this year, Ford recalled nearly 383,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the touch screens may not display a camera image when backing up.
That recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All are equipped with 360-degree cameras.
Ford says in government documents posted online that the video output can fail, preventing the rear camera image from being displayed. That can reduce rear visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Many of the same vehicles were recalled for the same problem in 2021. Vehicles that were repaired previously will have to be fixed again.
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Everything is not what it seems in this Peacock series.
The Capture is back for a thrilling second season on Nov. 3, and E! News has your exclusive first look at the show's action-packed new episodes. Just like season one, the new season will continue to ask the question, "Can we really believe what we see?" according to the streamer's description.
The series picks up with Holliday Grainger's Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Carey as she tackles her latest mystery, which once again centers around the mysterious Correction—an organization with the ability to alter and manipulate photo and video evidence to convict crime suspects.
One victim of Correction's latest antics is Paapa Essiedu's Isaac Turner, who says in the season two trailer, "They're hacking my interviews and changing my words."
"Escalating from the CCTV thriller of series one," Peacock's description continues, "the six-part run features 'invisible' assassins, the terrifying rise of deepfake technology, the ever-growing tension between government and Big Tech, and corruption at the heart of the British media."
Ron Perlman returns as Frank Napier for the new season and is joined by cast members Indira Varma, Andy Nyman, Rob Yang, Ben Miles, Lia Williams, Cavan Clerkin, Ginny Holder and Nigel Lindsay.
The series—which airs on BBC One in the U.K.—is executive produced by showrunner and writer Ben Chanan. Heyday Television produces the show for Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Check out the full trailer above and catch season two of The Capture streaming Nov. 3 on Peacock.
(E!, Universal Studio Group and Peacock are all part of the NBCUniversal family.)
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I remember years ago when I got into a back-and-forth with a random Caucasian on Facebook who was on his soapbox about violent Black Lives Matter protests, and I pointed out that white people don’t have the same energy when it comes to white sports fans acting out and rioting for literally no reason. My melanin-deficient Facebook adversary only seemed to be able to come up with one counterpoint: “Oh, come on, those are just a bunch of drunk college kids getting carried away.
Setting aside the fact that the vast majority of protests against systemic racism and the extrajudicial executions of Black people don’t result in violence, it was just wild to witness anyone flat-out arguing that protesters who lose control and get violent over racial injustice are worse members of society than white people who damage property and terrorize neighborhoods because their inebriated and hyped up over their favorite spots team. But such is the attitude of the same white America that has stretched itself into a noose knot trying to justify a riot at the U.S. Capitol inspired by “stop the steal” propaganda after it was thoroughly disproven.
Anyway, here’s a video that shows Philadelphia Eagles and rioting and flipping over a car hours before Super Bowl LVII (meaning they hadn’t even watched their team lose yet).
From Philly Voice:
The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. along the 1700 block of Arlington Street, just a few blocks west of Broad Street and the university’s North Philadelphia campus. The side street between Norris and Berks streets was packed with Eagles fans in advance of the game.
Videos posted to social media show a rowdy group of fans flipping a silver Volvo onto its roof. Several people then got on top of the car.
Philadelphia police said the windows of the car were broken and the vehicle was spray-painted. No arrests have been made.
Any Temple students involved in the incident could face discipline for violating the university’s code of conduct, Temple spokesperson Steve Orbanek said Monday.
“This would be in addition to any charges by police,” Orbanek said.
And just so it’s clear that major cities prepare for sports-related riots the same way they prepare while awaiting verdicts in high-profile trials over the unjust killings of unarmed Black people, the university announced ahead of the game that there would be increased police presence and surveillance around campus.
In fact, it appears that Eagles fans riot so often that many on Twitter had already predicted it.
Apparently, all riots don’t matter, because these folks talk about sports riots as casually as if they were talking about random bar fights.
But this is America, right?
SEE ALSO:
Are They Protests Or Riots? It Depends Who You Ask
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WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Saturday, November 5, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for Northeast Oregon and South Central Washington
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
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Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to
2 inches. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southeast wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the evening, then a
chance of rain or snow overnight. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch.
Lows in the 20s. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
southwest overnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow level 1500 feet.
Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow.
Lows 19 to 25. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13 to 22.
Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
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Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain or snow likely in the morning, then rain likely in
the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the 40s.
South wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the evening,
then a chance of rain or snow overnight. Little or no snow
accumulation. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. South wind 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph overnight. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of rain or snow in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southeast wind
5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or
snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. North
wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. North
wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 22.
Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
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Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning, then
rain likely in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the
upper 40s to lower 50s. Breezy. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. Rain in the evening, then a chance of rain or
snow overnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the lower to mid
30s. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. South wind
5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain or
snow. Lows in the 20s. North wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. North
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 19 to 23.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17 to 24.
Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
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Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning,
then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s.
Windy. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain or
snow overnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower
30s. South wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance
of precipitation 80 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow
in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid to upper 40s. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. East
wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the lower 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18 to 23.
Highs in the 30s.
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Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain or snow in
the afternoon. Snow level 3500 feet in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower to mid 30s, except in the upper 30s to mid 40s valleys.
Windy. South wind 20 to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Rain and mountain snow likely in the evening, then
rain and mountain snow overnight. Mountain snow accumulation up
to 2 inches valleys and 1 to 3 inches in the mountains. Snow
level 4000 feet. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Windy. South
wind 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph
overnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow in the morning,
then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the 30s. Southwest
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 19 to 23.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 16 to 20.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 20s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 14 to 18.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 20s
to lower 30s. Lows 14 to 23.
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319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 2500 FEET...
.TODAY...Snow in the morning, then rain or snow likely in the
afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the morning. Snow
accumulation of 3 to 6 inches valleys and 4 to 8 inches in the
mountains. Snow level 2500 feet. Highs in the upper 20s to upper
30s, except in the upper 30s to lower 40s valleys. South wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation
near 100 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the evening, then a
chance of snow overnight. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows
17 to 23. South wind 5 to 15 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow in the morning, then a
chance of rain or snow in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s to upper 30s. Southeast
wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows 14 to 21. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the lower 20s to lower 30s, except in the lower to mid 30s
valleys.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 12 to 22.
Highs in the lower 20s to lower 30s.
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319 AM PST Sun Nov 6 2022
.TODAY...Rain or snow likely in the morning, then rain or snow in
the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the
upper 30s to mid 40s. Breezy. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Rain or snow likely in the evening,
then a chance of rain or snow overnight. Snow accumulation up to
1 inch. Snow level 2000 feet overnight. Lows in the lower 20s to
lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of rain or snow in
the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to
lower 40s. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain or
snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Lows 17 to 25. Northeast wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows 15 to 23.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper
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Embracing a water-wise approach to gardening in West Texas
The warm weather of spring and summer seems to be here to stay.
The sounds of birds chirping fill the air. Hummingbirds quickly flutter in and out of each flower while the buzzing of bees remains constant as they float from one plant to the next. Bright blooms of every hue fill local landscapes as nearby grasses get greener - well, if they're lucky enough to get some of the rare rain we've seen so far this year.
With the arrival of warm weather, gardeners across the region of preparing for a successful growing season ahead. With each new seed planted in the soil and every drop of water, they begin to further cultivate a thriving ecosystem that benefits all who consider a home: ladybugs, bees, butterflies, birds, squirrels and anything else that may find its way into the closest backyard.
But concerns of water scarcity loom large over West Texans, and the truth behind this scenario gets smaller and smaller each year. Yet even with the complications we face today, as droughts become more persistent and the Ogallala Aquifer continues dropping, the task of gardening doesn't have to be in jeopardy.
With careful planning — choosing the right plants and the right tools — it's still possible to create a garden that supports our native species and conserves water.
We asked Vikram Baliga, the manager of Texas Tech Horticulture and Greenhouse, the best way to approach this. Baliga is also a lecturer in horticulture at Texas Tech and leads two podcasts, including Texas Tech University Public Media's "In the Grow" with journalist Rachel Boyd, and Planthropology, of which he is the founder.
Here's what he shared.
What does xeriscaping mean to you?
"I think if you say xeriscape, most people get an image in their head of rocks and cactuses — maybe some Texas sage or whatever. Things like that are fine; they're not inherently bad. But we can also have lush landscapes that look like cottage gardens or formal styles — we just need to pick plant materials carefully."
When you say this, do you mean native plants or something else?
"For me, when we talk about native plants, it's a loaded term, because of the way it's framed. Like, how far back do we want to go? The common definition of a native plant is whatever was here when Europeans showed up. But that assumes that the people who were here for maybe 30,000 years had no impact on landscape, and of course they did. They managed the land; they just used different tools. So, for me when I talked about native plants, I like to think about like well-adapted plants — what works well in our environment..
"I tend to think, what is well adapted? Or what can we grow here that is going to take our weird water and soil and 15 hours of sunlight in the summer and extremely hot weather. But also not become invasive or cause ecological harm."
"We actually have a wide variety: lantanas, Mexican hat, gaillardia, sunflowers. There are all kinds of things: native orchids, tons of grasses, tons of flowers. We have things like yarrows — that have native species and then non-native species — and it turns out, they all do fine. They're all good choices."
What do you consider drought-tolerant plants?
"With a lot of our drought-tolerant species, when water is available, they'll use as much as they can. But then they can go a long time without needing to be watered again. So it's not that they don't need water. It's not that they don't use a lot of water. It's just that they don't need it as often."
So, is it the native species that impact our pollinators most?
"You definitely get these long-term evolutionary relationships between pollinators and pollinator plants. Birds, reptiles, rodents typically get healthier native populations of animals with healthy native populations of plants. But that's not to say that introduced species, or non-invasive non-natives can't beneficial for our native pollinators. Some are more generalists than others and can eat whatever. Native may be a little bit better, but we can find substitutes that will still support our native populations."
"But we also have a lot of species here that are not native, so that's actually, for me, another reason to mix introduced species — some exotic species and some native plants. For instance, the honeybees are not native, and sometimes they force out our native bees because they're bigger, more aggressive and faster, and they'll go feed on the same plants. So, if those (native) feeding sites are already covered with honeybees, sometimes we don't have the forage resources for those that are native. So if we bring in plants that aren't native here, but are a really good food source for honeybees, a lot of times they won't visit the native plants as much, which means our native pollinators will feed on them."
As we face drought, more people are hesitant to plant because they don't want to waste water. Do you think that's ecologically viable?
"In the past 10-15 years, especially in some of naturalist and environmental circles, people are conflating watering the landscape with wasting water. But you're not wasting water. It's not like you're just letting it run out into the street; you're using it for a purpose.
"There are hundreds of benefits to having a garden: You're providing resources for pollinators. You're keeping the ground cooler. You're reducing erosion. You're making your quality of life better. It also builds better communities and makes people healthier. It raises the value of properties and makes communities look better. We reduce our heat island effects in an urban environment. It's just about doing it as efficiently as you can."
What do you consider the most efficient in gardening?
"Pick the right plants. Put them in the right spots. Use better irrigation technologies — drip line is 95% effective while sprayer heads are about 40% effective. And use mulch. The most sustainable type of mulch is probably a pine bark, because it comes from sawmills. So, where they're already making lumber for construction, they take the bark, they take the other parts of the plant shredded in the mulch and use as a secondary product. So it's being produced anyway."
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Dolan entered the country in secrecy Sunday night, with a delegation that has traveled with him across Poland and Slovakia over the past four days.
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The cardinal stopped at at least six places, meeting with Catholic relief workers and displaced Ukrainians who have taken up residence, at least temporarily, in the Lviv area after fleeing their homes in the eastern part of the country.
Dolan returned from the unannounced, whirlwind tour early Monday morning, and Eyewitness News was there, capturing his arrival back in Poland live on Eyewitness News This Morning.
Josh Einiger spoke exclusively with the cardinal as he emerged from his vehicle.
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"We saw one young man who I'll never forget who was in a bombing, a raid, and hasn't spoken since then," Cardinal Dolan told Einiger. "So the trauma there, one cannot minimize. But in general the people were confident. They were hopeful. They were grateful for the help they got. And so that was uplifting for me."
"There's also a serene climate: 'We don't know what's coming, and we're realistic about it. But right now we just need to trust and get on with life,'" the cardinal continued. "That said a lot to me."
This is a very religious part of the world.
From watching the cardinal interact with people from both Poland and Ukraine over the last few days, it is clear his visit has meant quite a lot to residents who are dealing with a crisis few could envision happening just a few decades after the Holocaust.
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Shark S5003 Genius Pocket Mop vs. Shark S3501 Pocket Mop
Hard floors are both functional and beautiful, so it’s no surprise they’re popular. They also aren’t difficult to clean. However, the right tool can simplify this task further. A steam mop is a must for anyone who has hard floors in their home.
There are several top brands to consider when shopping for a steam mop, including Shark. The S5003D Genius Steam Pocket Mop and Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop are two of the company’s top-selling models.
To analyze their designs, features and capabilities, we had our tester use the mops on hard floors. They assessed how easy the mops are to set up, fill and maneuver. They also analyzed how well both models clean.
Key features to consider when shopping for a steam mop
If you have hard floors, the goal when it comes to cleaning them is to remove dirt and debris. Steam mops can make this happen, but they aren’t all equally effective. Considering top features and capabilities as you shop can help you pick the right one.
Maneuverability
Whether you’re using a vacuum, carpet cleaner or steam mop, the ability to move it easily and smoothly over floors is arguably one of the most important considerations. Most steam mops feature streamlined designs and lightweight builds that make them simple to maneuver. Well-made steam mops have heads that swivel and glide over floor surfaces and around objects with ease.
Heating the water
When it’s time to clean your hard floors, the quicker you can begin the task, the better. Fortunately, most steam mops heat and produce steam in a few minutes. However, some models accomplish both goals in just 30 seconds.
Water tank
It’s the water tank of a steam mop that holds the water for heating and steam distribution. A tank with a generous capacity allows for more cleaning time before it needs to be refilled. Some steam mops have tanks that can be removed from the units to simplify the refill process. Although a fixed tank isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker, it does make refilling a bit awkward.
Mop heads and pads
Most steam mops have rectangular heads that clean wide swathes of flooring with each pass. Models with triangular heads are also available. These are best for cleaning corners and other tight spaces.
Regardless of the shape of the head, steam mops work with cleaning pads that are typically reusable and washable. Quality mops have release buttons that make it easy to remove and replace the pads as needed.
Controls
Manual steam release, variable steam settings and pad release are some of the controls you’ll find on a steam mop. Adjustable steam settings are useful for customizable cleaning for light to heavy-duty cleanup jobs. Whether the model you choose is basic or has multiple controls, ideally they will be self-explanatory to operate.
Cord
The cord of a steam mop gives you the range necessary to clean hard floors. Cord length varies from model to model, ranging from as few as 18 feet to as many as 30 feet. You may not need a lengthy cord if your living space is small. On the other hand, a cord that’s about 25 feet or longer is best if you have a large home with lots of square footage of hard flooring.
Steam mops worth considering
Our experience with the Shark S5003D Genius Steam Pocket Mop System
The Shark S5003D Genius Steam Pocket Mop offers features and a build that put it at the top of the pack. It has a large water tank, long cord, lightweight construction and three intelligent settings for precise steam control. The head swivels for maneuverability. A scent disc tray and touchless pad release add to its user-friendly design.
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Why we recommend the Shark S5003D Genius Steam Pocket Mop
If you’re looking for a steam mop that can tackle tough dirt and grime, Shark’s S5003D Genius has you covered. We found it simple to set up, thanks in part to the detailed instructions. While we wished the tank was removable, it wasn’t too difficult to fill. Although it lacks a power button, it makes up for this minor inconvenience by heating quickly and being ready to use in about 40 seconds.
The 25-foot long cord, lightweight design and swivel head make the Shark S5003D easy to move over floors and around objects. With powerful suction and automatic steam in a choice of three settings, it whisks away messes in seconds and cleans effectively.
This Shark steam mop cleans for about 15 minutes on the highest setting before requiring a refill. A no-touch button releases the mop head pads for laundering. The pads wash up nicely in a warm washing machine cycle and can be reused time and again.
What is the Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop?
Shark’s S3501 Steam Pocket Mop is a smart choice for anyone who wants a model for light to moderate cleaning tasks. It’s an affordable steam mop that boasts an extremely lightweight design that’s a breeze to maneuver. A swivel dual-sided head and washable pads are also highlights of its feature set.
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Why we recommend the Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop
Considering the affordable price, we were impressed with the Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop’s features, which include a lightweight design and swivel head. Like the S5003D, it heats up in seconds and works with washable pads. Although the cord is only 18 feet in length, it works well for most cleaning purposes.
We were also impressed with this model’s generous water tank, which allows for up to 15 minutes of cleaning time per fill. While it produces adequate steam, we wish you didn’t have to pump a button to produce it. Although it isn’t quite as powerful as its pricier counterpart, it’s a nice basic model by a top brand.
Should I get the Shark S5003D Genius Steam Mop or S3501 Steam Pocket Mop?
Both the Shark S5003D and Shark S3501 steam mops are effective cleaning tools that are simple to set up and use. Their lightweight builds and swivel heads make them a breeze to maneuver. In our testing, we found that the S5003D model edges out the S3501 by offering three steam settings and more powerful performance. Although a bit pricier, it’s worth the cost. The S3501 is fairly basic and requires some extra effort when cleaning stubborn dirt. However, if you have a small place with minimal areas to clean, the S3501 is the one to get.
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ACES will Design Products with Spectra7's Low Power Analog GaugeChanger™ Chips
SAN JOSE, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSXV:SEV) (OTCQB:SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. ("Spectra7" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for data centers, 5G infrastructure, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets, today announced that ACES Electronics Co., Ltd ("ACES"), a leading Taiwan-based connector and cable supplier, will offer Active Copper Cable (ACC) assemblies to Hyperscalers and OEM/ODMs that will include Spectra7's 56G PAM4 GC2502 GaugeChanger™ chips.
"Spectra7 has created an innovative and compelling solution to address the dramatically increasing power and cost of data center interconnects," said Mick Felton, Director of Engineering, ACES US. "We are seeing significant interest from our largest customers for both 200 and 400 Gbps ACCs with Spectra7's technology and are pleased to be working with Spectra7."
GaugeChanger™ is a unique analog redriver technology that allows copper to extend to much longer lengths without the cost and power penalty of optics or DSP based retimed copper solutions. Typical power savings of 700% to 1000% are achieved compared to these competing technologies. It works equally well at 25 Gbps NRZ, 50 Gbps PAM-4 and 100 Gbps PAM-4 enabling new connector standards of 100, 200, 400 and 800 Gbps.
"We are extremely proud to be working with ACES to broaden access to our ACC solutions using our innovative GaugeChanger™ technology," said Spectra7's CMO John Mitchell. "ACES is a well-known manufacturer of electronic connectors, supplying solutions across a global customer base for use in the Hyperscale, OEM and ODM interconnect markets."
Spectra7's GC2502 is in full production and is being deployed in volume now. ACES anticipates delivering cable sample to their customers for qualification in the second half of 2022.
ACES Electronics is a world leader in high precision electrical and electronic connectors, electro-mechanical assemblies, and specialty cable products in the diversified industry, including notebooks, peripherals for consumer electronics, handheld mobile communication devices, and automobiles electronics, cloud servers, industrial control industry. Products include precision connectors, micro coaxial cables, electronic cables, USB/IO connectors and cables, Type C connectors and cables, power connectors, card edge connectors, high-power connectors, high-speed connectors and cables, automobile electronic connectors and cables, wireless RF connectors and cables, stamping parts and other components. Aces designs, manufactures and assembles its products at the R&D and manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Japan. With 2021's annual revenue of over NT$10 billion, ACES has a diversified presence as a leader in high-growth areas of the interconnect market.
For more information, please visit http://www.acesconn.com/
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. is a high-performance analog semiconductor company delivering unprecedented bandwidth, speed and resolution to enable disruptive industrial design for leading electronics manufacturers in data centers, virtual and augmented reality, and other connectivity markets. Spectra7 is based in San Jose, California with a design center in Cork, Ireland and technical support location in Dongguan, China. For more information, please visit www.spectra7.com.
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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements". All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including, without limitation, statements regarding ACES's use of the Company's products in the future, the Company's strategy, plans, objectives, goals and targets, and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believe", "expect", "aim", "intend", "plan", "continue", "will", "may", "would", "anticipate", "estimate", "forecast", "predict", "project", "seek", "should" or similar expressions or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company's expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from what is expressed, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited to the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021. Management provides forward-looking statements because it believes they provide useful information to investors when considering their investment objectives and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Self-driving robots provide energy-efficient meal delivery to guests' front door
AUSTIN, Texas, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Refraction AI, a last-mile, autonomous robot delivery company, announced today it has deployed a fleet of its self-driving vehicles to provide energy-efficient meal deliveries at two Chick-fil-A restaurants located in downtown Austin, Texas. Refraction's innovative approach to last-mile delivery makes the cost, safety and sustainability benefits of self-driving technology available today by serving the rapidly growing demand for goods delivery across multiple categories.
Refraction's Robot-as-a-Service platform combines self-driving technology, tele-operations and a delivery robot that travels in the margin of the road or in a bike lane – avoiding the speed, distance and regulatory constraints of being on the sidewalk, without incurring the safety, technology and cost challenges of full-size autonomous vehicles. Using this approach Refraction is able to complete last-mile deliveries with 90% lower carbon emissions, 80% less energy consumption, at a fraction of the cost of conventional delivery.
"Autonomous delivery using Refraction's robots creates an exciting new opportunity to extend the Chick-fil-A experience to a growing number of delivery guests," said Luke Steigmeyer, Operator of Chick-fil-A 6th & Congress. "The platform will allow us to provide fast, high quality, and cost-effective meal delivery within a mile radius of our restaurant all while helping to keep the community we serve environmentally clean and safe."
Refraction AI develops and operates last-mile, autonomous robot delivery systems for restaurant, grocery and retail customers, including both robot-as-a-service and delivery-as-a-service business models. Looking for a way to realize the benefits of self-driving technology today, co-founders Matt Johnson-Roberson and Ram Vasudevan set their sights squarely on last-mile goods delivery. Joined by transportation entrepreneur and CEO Luke Schneider, and an experienced leadership team, Refraction has developed an offering designed to affordably meet the surging demand for delivery in the restaurant, grocery and retail categories, while raising the bar for safety, quality and performance.
"We are thrilled about working with Chick-fil-A, an organization that is admired and respected as much for its commitment to the communities it serves, as it is for the innovation and quality of its business," said Schneider. "We are kindred spirits partnering with Chick-fil-A restaurants to demonstrate a smart, sensible approach to delivery that continues a tradition of surprising and delighting guests."
Johnson-Roberson added, "Refraction AI was founded as a way to unlock the many benefits of affordable, sustainable delivery using autonomy technology that is available today. Scaling the last-mile – making it work for our communities, restaurants, grocers and retailers – is a key step in the journey to a safer, cleaner, brighter future."
After initial testing at Chick-fil-A 6th & Congress, Chick-fil-A and Refraction AI plan to continue exploring autonomous delivery in Austin at the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard beginning in late June.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Refraction AI is a last-mile delivery company that uses lightweight, high-utility, autonomous robots operating in road margins and bike lanes. With its proprietary self-driving technology, focus on efficiency and differentiated form-factor, Refraction AI serves the restaurant, grocery and retail categories with an offering that improves delivery performance, reduces carbon emissions by 90%, and reduces energy consumption by 80%, all at a fraction of the cost of conventional delivery. For further information about Refraction AI, please visit www.refraction.ai.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. Represented by more than 170,000 Team Members, Operators and Staff, Chick-fil-A® restaurants serve guests freshly prepared food at more than 2,700 restaurants in 47 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada. The family-owned and privately held restaurant company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy and is committed to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate.
Known for its leadership and growth opportunities, in 2022 Chick-fil-A was named a Best Employer in America by Forbes and a top company for career opportunities for Black employees by Glassdoor. The company was also awarded the Employee's Choice by Glassdoor honoring top CEOs and was named a Culture 500 Culture Champion in 2020. A leader in customer service, Chick-fil-A was named QSR magazine's Drive-Thru Restaurant of the Year in 2021. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
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Three-year Blue Zones Project initiative reports significant well-being gains
CORRY, Pa., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR) and Blue Zones, LLC, announced today that Corry, Pennsylvania, has been designated a certified Blue Zones Community, marking the first Blue Zones Community in the Northeast and the only one in the state of Pennsylvania. Certification recognizes Corry's well-being transformation through the successful implementation of Blue Zones Project by Sharecare, a pioneering population health initiative that brings evidence-based best practices in built environment, policy, and social connection to participating communities.
Brought to Corry through the collaborative efforts of Highmark/AHN Saint Vincent; Corry Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of LECOM Health; and UPMC, the well-being improvement initiative focuses on optimizing surroundings to make healthy choices easier so people live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
"Corry has, and continues, to achieve incredible outcomes as a result of the long-term vision, coordination, and commitment of partners, organizations, and residents. The sponsor collaboration for the Corry Blue Zones Project serves as a healthcare industry breakthrough case for 'collectively accountable' community change and improvement," said Ben Leedle, CEO of Blue Zones and co-founder of Blue Zones Project. "It is remarkable that the local integrated health systems that compete on traditional care every day, came together as partners for the community. Along with Erie County leadership, they should all be commended for their collaboration, without which the project would have never been possible."
Since February 2019, local leaders, volunteers, and community organizations in Corry have worked together to achieve certification status, and according to the Sharecare Community Well-Being Index, Corry's investment in well-being is paying off. The city's overall 2022 Index score rose to 60 out of 100, a gain of more than six points since 2019. Each point increase in well-being for a population leads to an approximately 2% reduction in ER visits and hospital utilization, and to an approximately 1% reduction in total health care costs.
Over the same three-year period, Corry has shown improvement in purpose, social, financial, community, and physical well-being — the five core elements of individual well-being measured by Sharecare's Index. Sixty-two percent of Corry residents now report they are thriving compared to 45% in 2019, 15% fewer Corry residents report high cholesterol, and tobacco use declined by nearly 27%.
"Corry's jump in well-being establishes it as a best practice example for Pennsylvania and the nation of what a community can achieve when it sustains a focused commitment to well-being. The work of Blue Zones Project in Corry is playing a significant role in expanding the community's well-being culture and improving its health outcomes," said Michael Acker, Sharecare's senior vice president and general manager of community and urban services.
As a result of its efforts, Corry has made it easier for residents to move naturally, eat better, develop healthy social circles, and live with purpose. Highlights include:
- Nearly 4,000 individuals involved. More than 15% of Corry residents have taken the Blue Zones Project personal pledge for better well-being or participated in a Blue Zones Project activity, such as a walking group, plant-based cooking demonstration, or Purpose Workshop. Community residents volunteered more than 460 hours of their time. In 2022, Corry experienced 11% fewer health risks than expected if the community had followed state trends since 2019. The risk avoidance in the most conservative analysis equates to $4 million in avoided medical and lost productivity costs over five years.
- Better well-being on the job. Ten employers (Corry Counseling Services, D&E Machining, Ltd., Corry Memorial Hospital, YMCA of Corry, Corry Area School District, FurHaven Pet Products, Corry Fabrication, Tonnard Manufacturing, Hensa STMP, and Viking Plastics) have implemented policies that improve well-being, such as designating a quiet place for colleagues to downshift, establishing well-being committee and employee gardens, and encouraging microbreaks for staff to stretch and move.
- Better well-being at school. All three buildings within the Corry Area School District, impacting more than 1,850 students, have taken steps to become Blue Zones Project Approved. Improvements include the establishment of youth well-being ambassador groups (Beaver Blue Crews), water refill system installations at the primary and intermediate buildings, and Wellness Wednesday Healthy Tip of the Day education in morning announcements by the Beaver Blue Crew members.
- Healthier choices at restaurants. Sixteen new Blue Zones-inspired dishes have been added to adult and children's menus at Ploss' Lunch Box and The Juice Shop, providing more healthy options for customers.
- Healthier options at the grocery store. Healthy choices are easier for shoppers at Sander's Market, which has highlighted Blue Zones-inspired foods through store tours and cooking demonstrations, distributed healthy recipes, and created a Blue Zones checkout lane that prominently features items like fruit, nuts, and water rather than unhealthy alternatives.
- Thirteen new healthier community policies. Notable community improvements include finalizing the city's Active Transportation strategic plan and Rails to Trails Master Plan to enable more natural movement throughout the community, leading to a seven-point increase in Corry's WalkScore and a 12-point increase in the city's BikeScore. Research shows living in walkable and bikeable areas is linked to lower cardiovascular and chronic disease rates compared to less walkable neighborhoods.
- Blue Zones Project worked alongside the City of Corry as it adopted tobacco policies making city-owned property and city-sponsored events smoke-free, contributing to a nearly 27% reduction in tobacco use since 2019. Additionally, Corry residents now have better access to fresh produce thanks to policies and programs that support Corry's Farmer's Market and local food bank.
- Greater economic investment. The Corry community saw nearly $4 million in grant funding to support healthy city policies. Overall grant dollars awarded to the City of Corry increased 37% over the first three years of the project and Impact Corry saw a 2,880% increase from $31,000 (2018) to $892,859 (2020) through the use of Blue Zones Project data and grant application assistance.
"At LECOM Health's Corry Memorial Hospital, caring for the health and well-being of our community has been our mission for more than 125 years. As one of the three sponsors of the Blue Zones Project Corry, we have witnessed many people getting involved in the Blue Zones activities and working together to make the Corry area a better place to live a longer, happier, and healthier lifestyle," said Barb Nichols, president and CEO of Corry Memorial Hospital.
Next Steps
Community leaders and volunteers continue to champion the work of Blue Zones Project by developing a sustainability plan to further Corry's progress toward optimal health and well-being.
"It is clear the community has much to be proud of, and the vision and passion of its leaders will continue to drive meaningful change. Many of the programs initiated by Blue Zones Project will continue through the support of local partners, including community cooking classes, walking groups, trail support, community cleanups, and city beautification," said Jennifer Eberlein, community manager for Blue Zones Project Corry. "The strong collaborative nature of our community partners ensures Corry will remain engaged in this transformative work to improve the well-being of its citizens. Our community champions are truly dedicated to seeing this community thrive."
For more information and updates please visit corry.bluezonesproject.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/bzpcorry.
About Blue Zones Project
Blue Zones Project® is a community-led well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to a city's environment, policy, and social networks. Blue Zones Project is based on research by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author who identified five cultures of the world—or blue zones —with the highest concentration of people living to 100 years or older. Blue Zones Project incorporates Buettner's findings and works with cities to implement policies and programs which will move a community toward optimal health and well-being. Currently, 71 communities across North America have joined Blue Zones Project, impacting more than 4.5 million citizens. The population health solution includes two Health Districts in California; 15 cities in Iowa; Albert Lea, Minnesota; the city of Fort Worth, Texas; Corry, Pennsylvania; Brevard, North Carolina; and communities in Southwest Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Blue Zones Project is a partnership between Blue Zones, LLC, and Sharecare, Inc. For more information, visit bluezonesproject.com.
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Kids facing the trauma of war in Ukraine comforted by dog therapy
BOYARKA, Ukraine - Bice is an American pit bull terrier with an important and sensitive job in Ukraine — comforting children traumatized by Russia's war.
The playful 8-year-old gray dog arrived on time this week to a rehabilitation center on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, ready to start his duties.
As Bice waited in a hallway, inside of what looked like a school classroom with paintings and some books, a dozen children were seated around a table listening to Oksana Sliepova, a psychologist.
"Who has a dog?," she asked and several hands raised at once while the space filled with shouts of "Me, me, me!".
One youngster said his dog was named Stitch; "Tank," said another boy, adding that he has a total of five, but he forgot all their names. Everyone burst out laughing.
The seven girls and nine boys — ranging in age from a 2-year-old boy to an 18-year-old young woman — look at first like schoolchildren enjoying class. But they have particular stories: Some witnessed how Russian soldiers invaded their hometowns and beat their relatives. Some are the sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters of soldiers who are on the front lines, or were killed on them.
They come together at the Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation, a state-operated community center where people can get help coping with traumatic experiences after Russia's invasion in February. Staffers provide regular psychological therapy for anyone who has been affected in any way by the war.
In the past, they have worked with horses, but now they are adding support from another four-legged friend: Canine therapy.
Located in Boyarka, a suburb around 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of Kyiv, the center was established in 2000 as part of an effort to give psychological support to people affected, directly or indirectly, by the explosion at the nuclear plant in Chernobyl in 1986.
Now it focuses on people affected by the war. These days, when some areas are without power after the Russian attacks to Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the two-story building is one of the few places with light and heating.
FILE - Therapy dog at the Center for Medical and Psychological Rehabilitation in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 20, 2018 (Photo by Oleksandr Rupeta/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
With the kids gathered, some wearing festive blue or red Christmas hats, Sliepova cagily asked if they wanted to meet someone. Yes, they did, came the response. The door opened. The faces of the children glowed. They smiled.
And in came Bice, the tail-wagging therapist.
Darina Kokozei, the pooch's owner and handler, asked the children to come one by one, to ask him to do a trick or two. He sat. He stood up on his hind legs. He extended a paw, or rolled over. Then, a group hug — followed by a few tasty treats for him.
For more than 30 minutes, Bice let everybody touch him and hug him, without ever barking. It was as if nothing else mattered at that moment, as if there were nothing to worry about — like, say, a war ravaging their country.
This is the first time that Sliepova has worked with a dog as part of her therapies. But, she said, "I read a lot of literature that working with dogs, with four-legged rehabilitators, helps children reduce stress, increase stress resistance, and reduce anxiety."
The kids did not seem stressed out, but of course, the reality is still out there.
She observed how some children are scared of loud noises, like when someone closes a window or when they hear the sound of a jet. Some drop to the floor or start asking whether there's a bomb shelter close.
Among the children were a brother and sister from Kupyansk, a city in the eastern region of Kharkiv, who witnessed Russian soldiers storming into their home with machine guns, grabbing their grandfather, putting a bag on his head, and beating him, Sliepova said.
"Each child is psychologically traumatized in different ways," she said.
The moms of some of the kids remained almost all the time seated along one of the walls, watching and listening at distance. When Bice came, some took pictures of their children.
Lesya Kucherenko was here with her 9-year-old son, Maxim. She said she can't stop thinking about the war and what could happen to her oldest son, a 19-year-old paratrooper fighting in the town of Bakhmut in the eastern Donetsk region — one of the most active fronts these days.
Maxim smiled as he plays with Bice, but he was always checking on his mom and turned his head around to see her every once in a while.
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Kucherenko said sometimes she breaks into tears when thinking about her soldier son. Right before this session, she got a call from him. He told her that he was fine, and by just remembering that, she started crying. The next second, Maxim was there, asking why.
"You see? He's comforting me — not me him," she said.
As for the comforting canine, what's the best message that Bice offers the kids?
Owner Kokozei needs to think for only a couple of seconds, and replies: "Freedom."
"Freedom from problems, and happiness," she adds.
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Tampa Bay Rays (45-38, second in the AL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (30-54, fifth in the NL Central)
Cincinnati; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Drew Rasmussen (5-3, 3.30 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Reds: Hunter Greene (3-10, 6.01 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 98 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rays -159, Reds +136; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds play the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead.
Cincinnati is 30-54 overall and 16-28 at home. The Reds have gone 6-12 in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Tampa Bay is 45-38 overall and 20-21 on the road. Rays pitchers have a collective 3.26 ERA, which ranks fourth in MLB play.
Saturday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Farmer has 17 doubles and five home runs for the Reds. Nick Senzel is 10-for-30 with a double and two home runs over the past 10 games.
Isaac Paredes ranks third on the Rays with 19 extra base hits (six doubles and 13 home runs). Randy Arozarena is 8-for-35 with three doubles, two home runs and six RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 4-6, .199 batting average, 5.04 ERA, outscored by 22 runs
Rays: 5-5, .256 batting average, 3.72 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs
INJURIES: Reds: Luis Cessa: 15-Day IL (back), Aramis Garcia: 10-Day IL (finger), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joey Votto: day-to-day (back), Tyler Mahle: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Santillan: 60-Day IL (back), Art Warren: 15-Day IL (elbow), Tejay Antone: 60-Day IL (elbow), Lucas Sims: 60-Day IL (back), Aristides Aquino: 10-Day IL (calf), Jake Fraley: 60-Day IL (knee), Tyler Stephenson: 10-Day IL (hand), Justin Wilson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Connor Overton: 60-Day IL (back), Daniel Duarte: 60-Day IL (elbow), Justin Dunn: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
Rays: Brandon Lowe: 60-Day IL (back), J.P. Feyereisen: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Manuel Margot: 60-Day IL (knee), Andrew Kittredge: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mike Zunino: 10-Day IL (shoulder), JT Chargois: 60-Day IL (oblique), Luis Patino: 60-Day IL (oblique), Brendan McKay: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Pete Fairbanks: 60-Day IL (lat), Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nick Anderson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yonny Chirinos: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked two churches in rural northwestern Nigeria on Sunday, killing three people, witnesses and a state official said, weeks after a similar attack in the West African nation left 40 worshippers dead.
The attack in Kajuru area of Kaduna State targeted four villages, resulting in the abduction of unspecified number of residents and the destruction of houses before the assailants managed to escape, locals said.
It wasn’t immediately clear who was behind the attack on the Kaduna churches. Much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues, with Kaduna as one of the worst-hit states. At least 32 people were killed in the Kajuru area last week in an attack that lasted for hours across four villages.
Worshippers were attending the church service at the Maranatha Baptist Church and at St. Moses Catholic Church in Rubu community of Kaduna on Sunday morning when “they (the assailants) just came and surrounded the churches” both located in the same area, said Usman Danladi, who lives nearby.
“Before they (worshippers) noticed, they were already terrorizing them; some began attacking inside the church then others proceeded to other areas,” Danladi said. He added that “most of the victims kidnapped are from the Baptist (church) while the three killed were Catholics.”
The Kaduna state government confirmed the three deaths by bandits who “stormed the villages on motorcycles, beginning from Ungwan Fada, and moving into Ungwan Turawa, before Ungwan Makama and then Rubu.” Security patrols are being conducted in the general area” as investigations proceed, according to Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna commissioner for security.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemned Sunday’s attacks and said churches in Nigeria have become “targets” of armed groups.
“It is very unfortunate that when we are yet to come out of the mourning of those killed in Owo two Sundays ago, another one has happened in Kaduna,” Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the association’s spokesman, told The Associated Press. “It has become a recurring decimal.”
Many of the attacks targeting rural areas in Nigeria’s troubled northern region are similar. The motorcycle-riding gunmen often arrive in hundreds in areas where Nigeria’s security forces are outnumbered and outgunned. It usually takes months for the police to make arrests and authorities have identified the attackers as mostly young herdsmen from the Fulani tribe caught up in Nigeria’s pastoral conflict between host communities and herdsmen over limited access to water and land.
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Acquisition strengthens York's software capabilities, enhances mission design
DENVER, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- York Space Systems (York), a Denver-based aerospace company dedicated to the rapid deployment of complete space mission solutions, today announced the company has completed the acquisition of Emergent Space Technologies, Inc. (Emergent), a leading aerospace technology company focused on developing and fielding mission software and Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) solutions for multi-spacecraft missions.
Emergent's 20-year history in software development, integration, and testing further strengthens York's leadership position in mission software capabilities. Emergent's nationally recognized software engineering processes will enhance York's mission solution designs for DoD, civil, and intelligence community programs.
"We view the continued growth of our software capabilities as a critical step in expanding York's offerings and accelerating our ability to execute for all our customers. This major acquisition ensures the right technology and resources are immediately available to deliver exceptional end-to-end mission solutions on time and at the fixed prices each of our customers expects," said Dirk Wallinger, CEO, York. "Emergent's 20-year legacy of delivering groundbreaking space system software complements York's relentless focus on rapidly delivering space systems to orbit. No two companies have been better aligned to meet government and commercial needs through innovation, process rigor, and mission knowledge."
Headquartered in Laurel, MD (with offices in Austin, TX) Emergent offers a suite of 10 proprietary, IP-backed flight and ground software products, and for more than two decades has delivered to U.S. defense agencies, the Intelligence Community and NASA. Emergent's award-winning core competencies include systems engineering; GN&C; positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT); modeling and simulation; and software architecture, design, development, and test.
"Over the last 20 years we've built a successful, highly regarded company grounded in a steadfast commitment to providing industry leading products and services with our customers at the center of everything," said Dr. George Davis, CEO and founder, Emergent. "From our very first technical meetings, it has been clear to me that the York team shares the same deeply held customer-centric devotion as us. We are thrilled to take this next step and be able to expand our ability to deliver even more advanced space missions to all our customers."
"With the rapid commoditization of satellite hardware, the country's competitive advantage in space is in the mission software, smart networks, and edge processing. While others have been talking about the future, Emergent's team has been delivering for the warfighter with the most skilled and experienced team in the industry," said Charles Beames, Chairman, York. "Incorporating Emergent's capabilities into York's existing space mission solutions now allows us to immediately deliver a broader range of capabilities, further enhancing mission design and continuing to support the spiral development model."
About York Space Systems
York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability and is leading the industry in transforming and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. York specializes in rapid production of complete mission-ready spacecraft platforms leveraging commercial development applied to numerous government and commercial missions. York's complete solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration and test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations. By leveraging York's existing technology solutions customers can rapidly and responsively get to orbit outpacing competitors. York's proven S-CLASS and LX-CLASS platforms are standardized 3-axis stabilized spacecraft executing ISR, remote proximity, weather, and communication missions for a wide variety of government and commercial customers. It is fully compatible with most launch vehicles, including ground and air-launched, and ground segment providers. When combined with York's cloud-based mission tasking and autonomous operations center, customers get an ultra-low-cost solution for on-demand data collection and analytics. For more information, visit http://www.YorkSpaceSystems.com.
About Emergent Space Technologies, Inc.
Emergent is a Small Business that researches, develops, integrates, and tests advanced systems and software solutions for civil, military and commercial space missions. We are industry leaders in the development of flight software for multi-spacecraft missions, including constellations, formations, and clusters of small satellites. Our core competencies are systems engineering, integration, and test; guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C); orbital mechanics; positioning, navigation and timing (PNT); advanced modeling and simulation; visualization; and software architecture, design, development and test. Our domain expertise and experience, combined with our knowledge of current and emerging technology, make Emergent the Small Business team of choice in the aerospace industry.
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Bob Evans recalls Italian pork sausage for possible foreign matter contamination
Bob Evans Farms Foods, Inc. is recalling more than 7,500 lbs. of Italian pork sausage products that may be contaminated with foreign matter, specifically thin blue rubber.
The raw, Italian pork sausage items were produced on September 8, 2022, and shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 1-lb. chubs containing "Bob Evans Italian Sausage" with lot code XEN3663466 and a "USE/FRZ BY" date of 11/26/22, with a time stamp between 14:43 and 15:25.
The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 6785" inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Image: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
The problem was discovered after the firm notified FSIS it had received consumer complaints reporting thin blue pieces of rubber in the product.
No adverse health reactions have been reported at this time.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
This story was reported from Detroit.
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A tough season continued Thursday for the Seattle University women’s basketball team in its Western Athletic Conference opener.
Seattle U saw a five-point lead turn into an 18-point deficit when Sam Houston went on a 23-0 run.
The Redhawks never recovered and lost 92-72 in Huntsville, Texas.
Seattle U fell to 0-11 overall.
Seattle University led 27-22 after one quarter and still led 31-26 when it suddenly went cold. The Redhawks went 7 minutes, 53 seconds without scoring a point. Sam Houston took advantage, scoring 23 points during that span to take a 49-31 lead.
Seattle U finally broke the drought on a layup by Lisa Michaelson with 23 seconds left in the half, but the damage had been done.
Sam Houston led by double digits the rest of the way.
Peyton Howard had 14 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead Seattle U.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was forced to return to the NFC championship game on Sunday with an injured right elbow after backup QB Josh Johnson was also hurt in the third quarter.
Purdy was drilled in the arm in the first quarter by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick on a play that was ruled a fumble. The Eagles recovered and Purdy was examined on the sideline.
Purdy was replaced by Johnson, a journeyman QB who signed with the 49ers in December.
Johnson was hit on his throwing arm with the 49ers trailing 21-7 in the third. Johnson was evaluated for a concussion.
Purdy made an improbable rise this season, going from the last player picked in the NFL draft to opening the season as San Francisco’s third-string QB. But injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo pressed Purdy into service.
Purdy was the third rookie quarterback ever to win two NFL playoff starts, the fifth to reach the conference title game as a starter and was trying to become the first to reach the Super Bowl.
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Fast-growing Company Drives More Confident Decisions Across the Business; Generates Insights in a Fraction of the Time
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced that its Planful Workforce Planning solution has significantly improved organizational change management at CloudSense, a leading UK-based configure-price-quote (CPQ) and order management platform with a global customer base that spans multiple industries, including communications, media, and energy.
The CloudSense Finance team needed faster, more effective ways of working given the combined impact of economic volatility and internal reorganizations. Their error-prone, spreadsheet-driven processes were too time-consuming, and a lack of visibility made it difficult to meet urgent requests. With Planful, the Finance team now collaborates more closely with stakeholders across the organization and has become a trusted business partner.
"The times we live in demand greater agility–manual, spreadsheet-based processes just aren't up to the task when executives need insights quickly to make important workforce decisions," said Jane Watkins, Vice President of Finance at CloudSense. "With Planful, we can be so much more responsive, and we have the capabilities we need to collaborate with stakeholders in real-time, changing up scenarios to explore new options. It has elevated perceptions of Finance within the company and added incalculable business value."
Watkins also noted that using the Planful platform saves significant time while cutting data entry errors. "We're no longer spending hours on manual entry, and that reduces inefficiency and mistakes by eliminating the need to export data from different systems and then copy and paste numbers into models and summaries. Planful is a gamechanger."
With Planful, the Finance team receives data quickly, enabling them to deliver business insights in a fraction of the time it took previously. If conditions change or executives request new what-if scenarios, Finance can update the models in a few clicks.
"We are so pleased that CloudSense chose Planful to remove friction and enable collaboration across the different departments of their business," said Kimberly Simms, Chief Customer Officer at Planful. "Nothing thrills us more than to see our Planful customers achieve their financial performance management goals through speed and efficiency, leaving behind the days of using outdated technology."
To learn more about Planful, visit www.planful.com.
About Planful
Planful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform, which helps businesses drive peak financial performance, is used around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and analytics. Planful empowers finance, accounting, and business users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1,300 customers, including 23andMe, Bose, Boston Red Sox, Five Guys, and Zappos, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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Pirates top prospect Henry Davis ready to make impact after racing through minor leagues
Davis hit a double in his major league debut on Monday
The Pirates tried to take their time with Henry Davis.
His bat wouldn't let them.
The top overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft was to make his major-league debut on Monday night, playing right field while batting seventh against the Chicago Cubs in hopes of sparking an erratic offense in serious need of a jolt.
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The Pirates insist they remain committed to making Davis an everyday catcher. For now, however, the 23-year-old will spend most of his time — at least during games — getting a crash course in how to play right field at PNC Park, where the 21-foot-high Roberto Clemente Wall and its sometimes funky caroms can make learning the position on the fly difficult.
"If I can help the Pirates win in right, I’m excited about it," Davis said before doubling in his first major league at-bat in what became an 8-0 defeat that extended Pittsburgh's losing streak to seven.
Davis' debut capped a rapid rise through the system, particularly this season. He began the year at Double-A Altoona and was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 4 with the team intent on having him splitting catching duties with fellow prospect Endy Rodriguez.
Instead, the Pirates stashed Davis in the outfield to get his bat in the lineup regularly, and he responded by hitting .286 with three doubles, a home run, and three RBIs in 10 games.
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Davis was "suspicious" about his future when he was held out of the Indianapolis lineup on Sunday. Manager Miguel Perez sat him down and asked him to grab a water out of the small refrigerator in Perez's office, where a note that read "you're going to the Show" awaited.
A frantic 24 hours followed, ending with Davis walking through the tunnel at PNC Park on Monday afternoon as a big leaguer.
Asked if he was surprised how short his stint was at Triple-A, Davis shrugged.
"I think at any point, I would’ve been confident in my ability to help the team have a good at-bat or just play well and contribute to a win," he said. "I don’t know if it’s more of a point where I can point out one moment. I’ve always been confident in my ability."
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Pittsburgh is hoping some of that confidence translates into help for a team enduring a roller coaster of a season. The Pirates started 20-8, stumbled through a dismal May, rebounded to briefly move into first place in the underwhelming NL Central this month before going winless on a six-game trip to Chicago and Milwaukee that dropped them to fourth.
Davis is among the first building blocks general manager Ben Cherington put in place when he took over in November 2019. Davis' arrival in Pittsburgh is part of the leading edge of what the club hopes will be a massive talent influx at the major-league level over the next few years.
"It’s exciting because I think it shows that the process that Ben put in place and the way he’s talked about it is starting to come to fruition a little bit with our group," Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. "And, anytime we can add guys internally that we feel are going to be part of what we’re building, it’s exciting."
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Davis grew up in Westchester County, hour north of New York City. Three standout years at Louisville led the Pirates to make him first overall in 2021 and he needed just 421 at-bats in the minors — including 24 home runs — to prove to the organization he was ready to shoulder the massive expectations that come with being taken "one-one."
Even if it's not in the role they initially envisioned. Davis' development as a catcher remains very much a work in progress. While Shelton said Davis will catch in games at the major-league level at some point, for now, Davis will be tutored behind the scenes by veterans Jason Delay and Austin Hedges. Davis' education will include copious amounts of video work, plenty of bullpen sessions and sitting in on catcher meetings when he can.
"We have two catchers here that have invested not only in him, but our whole catching group starting going back to spring training and Hedges and Delay in terms of how they get better," Shelton said. "And, I expect that that will continue. In fact, I know that will continue."
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There appears to be no rush to throw Davis behind the plate in a game situation. There is a major rush, however, to let him stand in the batter's box and swing away. The Pirates entered Monday 21st in the majors in runs and 24th in homers. Davis could provide a boost in both departments for a team that finds itself in the division race — such as it is — with July approaching.
They believe the catching will come at some point. The way he handles himself with the bat in his hands, however, made waiting for the defense to catch up less of a priority.
"Watching him play, how he carries himself, you can definitely tell he’s a different caliber of (a) baseball player than most," Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller said. "I think just the way he carries himself and his game speaks for itself obviously. I don’t think there’s too much question of how good he is."
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CALGARY, AB, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CardiAI Inc. is pleased to announce the Global launch & distribution of their brand new 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring system. BPAro is a compact, portable, German-manufactured, self-monitoring blood pressure device that uses Bluetooth for wireless data collection, which is uploaded to a secure cloud database. BPAro is clinically validated for accuracy and has received approval from the FDA and Health Canada. The device provides blood pressure monitoring for evidence-based healthcare by synchronizing patient and physician results in real-time, without delay. BPAro measures and automatically records patient blood pressure, at regular programmed intervals. At 30 minute intervals, BPAro can collect blood pressure measurements for up to 7 days. While using BPAro, patients can participate in any of their day-to-day activities, including sleep. BPAro has been designed and tested to be user-friendly and straightforward to start up. All results are recorded on the user's personal cloud account and are visible in the BPAro app on your computer or mobile devices.
"BPAro is the first to release among a number of point-of-care devices that will bridge the gap between a patient's everyday life and the doctor's office to aid in better patient treatment and preventative healthcare solutions," said Dr. Anmol Kapoor, Founder and CEO of CardiAI. "High blood pressure can be a serious condition that could lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and loss of vision. Accurate and long-term blood pressure metrics aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. BPAro removes uncertainty and puts precision medicine in your hands."
The BPAro device is a clinically validated 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) with cloud-based advanced analytics that can seamlessly integrate with existing electronic health records using HL7 connectivity. BPAro measures and generates a large number of blood pressure readings without manual work from a doctor or the patient. These measurements are collected at regular programmable intervals for up to 24 hours. The data generated creates a blood pressure profile for the patient in their usual environment - unaffected by the stressors present in clinical settings. The machine wirelessly uploads data to the BPAro app, which allows your healthcare team to access data promptly and mediates teleconsultations securely.
"BPAro is a one-stop service that tackles the epidemic of high blood pressure by providing accurate diagnosis and remote care with precision. We are the first company to provide timely, clinically validated blood pressure monitoring, cloud-based analytics through the BPAro mobile application, built-in EMR for telemedicine consultations and the writing of prescriptions for patients into a complete platform," said Dr. Anmol Kapoor, Founder and CEO of CardiAI.
BPAro devices can be purchased online at https://bparo.com/ and the app can be downloaded from the Google Play store for android devices and the Apple store for ios. If your doctor suspects that you may have hypertension, hypotension or require continuous blood pressure measurements, you may be referred to have ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) by BPAro – so you can continue your day without interruption. Ask your doctor about BPAro and if you could benefit from ABPM monitoring.
CardiAI™ is a biotechnology company that inspires humanity, creates early opportunities to mitigate health risks and contributes to the health and well-being of generations. At CardiAI™, we are developing platform-based medical diagnostics devices and software that will transform healthcare worldwide. These health care technologies will provide a sense of assured future and stability impact by improving patient care around the world. CardiAI™ prioritizes patient-centered care by understanding and emphasizing patient needs to their health care and information providers. Our research and development team consists of physicians, biochemists, biotechnologists, stem cell researchers, bioinformatics experts, engineers, molecular biologists, clinical trial specialists and astute business leaders who have a combined total of 150 years of dedicated experience and expertise. We are a medical device research and development organization based in Western Canada.
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Baltimore block party shooting leaves 2 dead and 28 injured, including 3 critically hurt, police say
BALTIMORE (AP) — Two people were killed and 28 were wounded when gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore Sunday morning, including three who are in critical condition, police said.
Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters there were a total of 30 victims during a press conference at the scene.
The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. at a block party in the Brooklyn Homes area in the southern part of the city, Worley said.
All of the victims were adults. Nine victims were transported by ambulance and 20 victims walked into area hospitals with injuries from the shooting, Worley said.
An 18-year-old woman was found dead at the scene and a 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after, police said.
“I want those who are responsible to hear me, and hear me very clearly,” Mayor Brandon Scott said at the scene. “We will not stop until we find you, and we will find you. Until then, I hope that every single breath you take, that you think about the lives that you took, think about the lives that you impacted here tonight.”
No arrests were made immediately after the shooting. Scott asked anyone with information to come forward to assist investigators locate the “cowards” who were responsible for the shooting.
Authorities said the crime scene was extensive and that it will take some time for detectives to work it.
“Treat this as if it were your family,” Scott said. “How you would want people to treat it if you were mourning, if this was your neighborhood, if this was an event in your community that this happened at. We want you to treat it that way because that’s how we have to treat each other as Baltimoreans.”
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It’s S’Mores Day, but isn’t EVERY day a great time to enjoy a gooey, chocolatey snack? Here’s the basic s’mores recipe: Place a square of milk chocolate on a graham cracker, toast a marshmallow to golden perfection and place it gently on top of the chocolate, then place a second graham cracker on top of the toasted marshmallow and squeeze. Feel free to add your favorites, like peanut butter cups! Everyone will want “s’more.”
Start your morning with the Kenosha Library System. An all-ages story time starts at 9:30 a.m. in Schulte Park, 4400 87th Place. Story time is 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed by bubbles and music until 10:45 a.m. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
Batter up! The Kenosha Kingfish are hosting the Traverse City Pit Spitters today at Simmons Field. The 6:35 p.m. game is also “Bark in the Park,” with canine pals welcome. To purchase tickets, call 262-653-0900, log on at kingfishbaseball.com or go to the ticket office at Simmons Field.
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The Lincoln Park Live! free concert series continues today, with a performance by Kenosha’s Southport Sound big band, starting at 6 p.m. Milwaukee’s Extra Crispy Brass Band also performs, starting at 7:30 p.m. The concerts are free and take place in Lincoln Park, 6900 18th Ave., next to the flower gardens. Food, soda and water are available for purchase. Wine and beer will also be available for purchase. Off-street parking is located near the Lincoln Park Baseball Diamonds.
All aboard! Kenosha’s Downtown electric streetcars are running seven days a week, offering wonderful lakefront views. The streetcars run 11:05 a.m. to 6:35 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:35 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The fare is $1 for ages 13 and older and 50 cents for kids ages 5-12 (free for kids age 4 and younger). An all-day pass is $3.50.
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BOSTON, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CKE Restaurant Holdings, owner and operator of iconic brands Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced today that it has partnered with OpenCity's AI proprietary voice ordering platform called "Tori", at select US restaurants. These select drive-thru's have implemented Tori to maximize operational efficiency, increase speed of orders, and improve accuracy to enhance the overall customer experience.
The process of engaging with Tori is seamless to the operation and guest experience. When guests arrive at the drive thru, guests will place their orders thru a digital interaction with Tori, and then pay the CKE associate for their meal at the pickup window. The introduction of this AI technology has already positively impacted drive thru times thru improved order accuracy and better customer interaction, creating happier customers. Additionally, it has allowed Carl's Jr. and Hardee's associates to focus more on providing better customer service and preparing timely and freshly made orders.
Here are some of Tori's amazing results from the Carl's Jr. & Hardee's restaurants tested:
- Increased order accuracy
- Significant impact to labor efficiencies
- Increased employee productivity
- Improved employee satisfaction
Tori natively and easily integrated with the latest POS technologies from both Brink and Xenial for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants tested.
"Everything just runs better using Tori," said Raj Patel, a Regional Manager at Carl's Jr. "We love it. It's one of the best technologies I've ever seen! It used to be impossible to plan staffing with callouts every day. But, with Tori, I always feel that we're fully staffed; and the guests are having fun using Tori to order their meals!"
"The implementation of OpenCity's AI technology at our drive-thru's has significantly benefited our business by enhancing the speed and accuracy of order processing, resulting in reduced wait times for customers and increased efficiency for our staff," said Phil Crawford, CTO of CKE Restaurants. Crawford also adds "The AI technology has transformed our drive-thru experience, providing us with a competitive edge in the market and helping us to better serve our guests."
"CKE is a global hospitality leader, and we're extremely honored and excited to partner with such a well-respected brand helping deliver the best-in-class drive-thru ordering experience for their guests", said Nick Belsito, CEO of OpenCity.
Customer driven marketing and digital experiences has been a unique competitive advantage for OpenCity, as Tori has become a TikTok sensation. Customers have frequently posted videos of their experiences on social media, yielding over 2 million views at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's.
Experience the magic of "Tori" for yourself by visiting OpenCity.co.
About OpenCity:
Built by restaurant people, for restaurant people. OpenCity has changed the way guests and restaurants communicate. Our proprietary voice AI assistant "Tori," is making the drive-thru experience more enjoyable by automatically and intelligently taking orders with 99% accuracy, enabling restaurants to focus more on their operations, while creating new revenue streams for their business. See the magic of "Tori" by visiting OpenCity.co
About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
CKE, a privately held company based in Franklin, Tennessee, runs and operates Carl's Jr.® and Hardee's®, two beloved brands, known for premium and innovative menu items such as iconic Charbroiled Burgers, Made from Scratch™ Biscuits and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™. With both a US and international footprint, Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee's Restaurants LLC have over 3,800 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 43 foreign countries and U.S. territories. For more information about CKE, please visit www.ckr.com or its brand sites at www.carlsjr.com and www.hardees.com.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Lawmakers want to make changes to prevent any future baby formula shortages.
“This is not just a problem for some babies, it’s a problem for the vast majority of infants and their families,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said.
Gillibrand worries this problem could threaten national security if left unchecked.
“National security cannot be full achieved without human security, which requires access to nutrition, clean water and basic necessities of life,” she added.
Gillibrand is now advancing legislation to increase domestic production and give the President the authority to allow certain baby formulas to be imported and sold in the U.S.
“We need more resources,” she told reporters. “The FDA has like six people who do this, which is absurd. We need a lot more people to do the work and we need to resource it.”
Some Republicans agree that a similar shortage can’t happen again and it’s time to give states the tools they need to solve future challenges.
“There’s no flexibility for the state and others to move to other types and there was no contingency plan by the administration, nor has there ever been,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said.
She has not seen Gillibrand’s bill, but believes the priority should be securing domestic production.
“We need to make sure that if something were to happen and the F.D.A needs to close the facility, that we have the ability to create and make at alternate facilities,” Capito said.
Both Senators agree that taking the rights steps will also stop problems like hoarding and price gouging.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
3-4-1
(three, four, one)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
3-4-1
(three, four, one)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
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General Daily Insight for March 20, 2023
The starting bell is ringing! It's time for all of us to race forward in our own ways. The Moon in gentle Pisces will sextile Uranus in Taurus, showing us alternate options to the tried-and-true. The Sun, meanwhile, is leaving Pisces, but not before it sextiles Pluto for one last intense surge of energy. Things reach a crescendo when the Sun bursts into Aries at 5:24 pm EST, beginning a brand-new tour of the zodiac. We should all consider our next steps carefully.
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Aries
March 21-April 19
Get ready to start fresh, Aries! The Sun is blasting into your sign and your 1st House of Self-Expression, kicking off a brand-new cycle of growth and experience for you. Use this time to get clear on your goals and what you would like to attract into your life in the year to come, perhaps by writing your thoughts down in a journal, whether physical or digital, to give them an extra bit of weight. Get ready to manifest your best self.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
Things take a turn for the quiet today. Everything is slowing down as the Sun slips into your sleepy 12th house, signaling a time of cocooning when you must rest and allow yourself time to release any burdens you've accumulated over the last year. You can also get ready for when the Sun enters your sign next month, but this is the quieter prep time leading up to that. The more inner work you do, the more outward and obvious the rewards will be.
Gemini
May 21-June 20
Go ahead and shake it off! You've been giving life your all while the Sun toured your ambitious 10th house, but at last, it's moving into your sociable 11th house. You're allowed to put down your tools and go off to enjoy the fruits of your labors, preferably with friends by your side. If you've been anti-social lately while working so hard, take this time to strengthen your relationships and remind people you care. You might be surprised by how much they missed you.
Cancer
June 21-July 22
It's time to start aiming higher than ever before. The Sun is marching into your 10th House of Ambition, giving you a huge surge of firepower that will help you lift off to the next level -- and perhaps even a few beyond that. For the next thirty days, you can make major progress on the professional front. Don't sit back on your laurels waiting for things to happen! A boss or VIP could open some important doors, so get ready to start knocking.
Leo
July 23-August 22
There's a new world opening up to you. The horizon is all lit up as the Sun enters your 9th House of Expansion for its annual visit, reminding you how many blessings are available to you when you make the effort to traverse spaces beyond your usual boundaries. People from all walks of life can have a major impact on you, so do your best to change up your surroundings. A breath of fresh air could become a truly unique way of life.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
The cosmos is taking a turn for the intense, so it isn't your imagination if things feel heavier than normal. The Sun is moving into your 8th House of Intimacy, which will shine a light on your deepest bonds and how strong they are. The very nature of those bonds, be they financial, physical, or emotional, is presently vital, so be prepared to parse through some rather serious matters. With a touch of extra diligence, you can do this to your advantage.
Libra
September 23-October 22
Today is all about two becoming one, Libra. Your 7th House of Relationships is glowing as the Sun arrives for its annual visit, which is also your natural domain. As the sign that rules partnerships, you're especially set up to benefit from this cycle -- and from any special relationships in your life, regardless of their nature. The more you invest in your bonds, the more successful you'll be, so just remember that for now, two heads are much better than one.
Scorpio
October 23-November 21
It's time to start living your best life. The Sun is highlighting your 6th House of Wellness, which deals with all the little nuts and bolts that make up your daily life. Whether it's getting more sleep, eating healthier, or finding more time to be active, this transit wants you to focus on improving yourself from the ground up. Instead of expecting to change into a new you overnight, focus on making small improvements that will add up to a long-term transformation.
Sagittarius
November 22-December 21
There's a lovely energy cascading over you. The universe is bringing you a huge dose of fun as the Sun dances into your 5th House of Pleasure, signaling the start of a thirty-day cycle when your main objective is all about enjoying life. That isn't to say you can leave all your work for another day or behave without any sense of discipline, but you should remember that without taking time to play, what is the point of all that work in the first place?
Capricorn
December 22-January 19
Your home just became the hottest joint in town. Whether or not that means you'll be hosting any parties is another matter entirely, but with the Sun entering your 4th House of Home, a fountain of energy is about to be unleashed under your roof. Take time to tend to your foundations, literally or figuratively, and make plenty of room for spring cleaning, regardless of the season. People could soon be knocking on your door, so make sure things look nice.
Aquarius
January 20-February 18
You may notice a certain quickening to the day, like someone sped up time ever so slightly. The Sun is barreling into your busy 3rd house today, which means your calendar is about to get very full. Whether you're tending to important chores or just chatting with friends, you're going to be a hot commodity for the next few weeks, so do your best to stay organized in order to avoid missing anything important. That way you won't let any opportunities slip through your fingers.
Pisces
February 19-March 20
Your own personal comfort is taking top-billing at the moment. The Sun is hunkering down in your 2nd House of Material Wealth, making this the perfect time of year to indulge yourself with a few treats, albeit ideally lasting ones. Starting now, use this cycle to add little touch-ups here and there, purchasing small luxuries that make you feel pampered without making your bank account feel bleak. You can also use this time to find different ways to make money, so consider circulating your resume.
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
309 AM PST Tue Feb 14 2023
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Snow has subsided over the Wa Cascades with little to no
added accumulations expected so adivisory has been cancelled.
...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6
inches.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or
by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or
https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington.
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BERLIN, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships, today announced that it is rescheduling its release of fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results to the week of March 27, 2023. The Company will announce the earnings release and conference call date in advance in a separate press release.
About Spark Networks SE:
Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+ demographic and faith-based affiliations. Spark's portfolio of premium and freemium dating apps include Zoosk, EliteSingles, SilverSingles, Christian Mingle, Jdate, eDarling, and JSwipe, among others. Spark is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with offices in New York and Utah.
For More Information
Investor Contact:
MKR Investor Relations, Inc.
Todd Kehrli
lov@mkr-group.com
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On Monday afternoon investigators found seven bodies on a property in Henryetta, Oklahoma, a town about an hour south of Tulsa. It is believed to be the remains of a missing person named Jesse McFadden, along with two missing teens and four others.
The identities had not been confirmed by authorities as of Monday afternoon.
What happened?
The case began as an endangered alert for a teen named Ivy Webster, 14, and another named Brittany Brewer, 16.
The two were last seen on May 1st at around 1:30 a.m. local time in Henryetta.
A man named Jesse McFadden is suspected in the girls disappearance. McFadden has a criminal history, including convictions of rape and larceny in 2004. He is also on the sex offender registry.
McFadden was due in court Monday for soliciting a minor and possession of child pornography.
Scripps News Tulsa learned that, in addition to the missing teens, no one has heard from McFadden's stepdaughter Tiffany, her two brothers, nor McFadden's wife.
Ivy's mother said Ivy's Life360 location-based tracking app had been turned off and that it was unusual for her not to respond to calls or texts.
What's happening now?
Multiple law enforcement officers and the medical examiner were outside McFadden’s home and property in Henryetta, waiting on a search warrant.
A white Chevy Avalanche with an Oklahoma tag displaying LRW-469 is suspected in connection to the case.
Scripps News Tulsa flew a drone near McFadden's property and spotted the vehicle there across from McFadden's home.
A nearby homeowner said he talked to McFadden on Saturday and said he had asked to park there because he was “hiding it from a family member.”
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office in the search. Anyone with information on the teens should cal 911.
SEE MORE: Ohio Teen Missing From Grand Teton National Park Was Found Unharmed
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NEW YORK, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Loyalty Ventures Inc. (NASDAQ: LYLT) (OTC: LYLTQ) between November 8, 2021 and June 7, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 26, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline. Loyalty Ventures was created as a result of a November 2021 spinoff from Alliance Data Systems Corporation n/k/a Bread Financial Holdings, Inc., the defendant company in this case. A class action lawsuit has already been filed.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Loyalty Ventures common stock 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.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Loyalty Ventures class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6803 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 26, 2023. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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) the Air Miles program suffered from a lack of investment prior to the spinoff; (2) as a result, Sobeys Inc., the second-largest supermarket chain in Canada and the second-largest sponsor in the Air Miles program, had informed defendants it was considering exercising its early termination rights; (3) the threat of Sobeys' departure loomed throughout 2021 including in the timeframe leading up to the spinoff; (4) defendants expected the departure of any single large sponsor, such as Sobeys, would have "network effect" on the value of the entire Air Miles program; (5) the high leverage and debt service obligations foisted upon Loyalty Ventures, in conjunction with the "network effect" impact on the value of the Air Miles business, threatened the Company's ability to continue operations; and (6) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's financial guidance, business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Loyalty Ventures class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6803 mailto:or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Nine shot in downtown Cleveland, taken to hospital for treatment
CLEVELAND (AP) — An early morning shooting in a nightclub area of downtown Cleveland sent nine people to the hospital, but no fatalities were reported, authorities said.
Police said preliminary information indicates that someone opened fire toward a group of people in the Warehouse District at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday, about the time the clubs were closing. The suspect then fled the scene.
Officers assigned to the district’s weekly detail arrived quickly and rendered medical aid, police said. Authorities reported that nine gunshot victims were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, where their conditions weren’t immediately available.
Detectives have been talking to victims at the hospital and reviewing video and other evidence, police said. No arrests were immediately reported. Police asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
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A history of Waukesha parade suspect Darrell Brooks interactions with law enforcement
The 40-year-old man accused of driving into the Waukesha Christmas Parade last year and killing six people, including an 8-year-old boy, is heading to trial.
Tamara L. Carlson Durand, Virginia "Ginny" E. Sorenson, Leanna "Lee" Owen, Wilhelm "Bill" Hospel, Jane Kulich and Jackson Sparks died in the attack. More than 60 others were injured.
The suspect, Darrell Brooks Jr., is charged with six counts of first-degree intentional homicide and 71 other counts in the parade attack, which authorities say happened after Brooks was involved in a domestic disturbance in a nearby Waukesha park.
His case has brought attention to bail practices in Wisconsin, the link between domestic violence and mass killings, and the gaps within the criminal justice system that allowed him to escape accountability for years.
Authorities in at least three states have had contact with Brooks, a Milwaukee native, throughout his life. The following timeline provides details on those interactions. It was compiled from police reports, court documents and other public records.
More:Our coverage of the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy
More:How police, prosecutors and courts across three states failed to hold Darrell Brooks accountable
Sept. 5, 1999
Darrell Brooks Jr. is charged with substantial battery in Milwaukee County.
Sept. 22, 2000
Brooks receives three years probation in the battery case with six months in the House of Correction, a dormitory-style facility in Franklin, after pleading guilty.
2002 - 2003
Brooks is charged with two low-level crimes, marijuana possession and misdemeanor obstruction, in Milwaukee County. He is sentenced to a total of 70 days in the House of Correction.
Feb. 21, 2005
Brooks is charged with obstruction in Manitowoc County. He later fails to appear in court and a judge issues a bench warrant.
November 2006
Brooks is convicted of statutory sexual seduction after impregnating a 15-year-old girl in Sparks, Nevada. He is required to register as a sex offender.
A year later, Brooks wrote to the judge to ask for more credit for the time served. In the letter, he said he grew up in Milwaukee without a father but had a supportive mother. He said he was hospitalized for mental health conditions at age 12.
2007
A documentary about methamphetamine addiction called "Crystal Darkness" is released. It features an interview with Brooks while he was jailed in Reno, Nevada.
"You actually become the drug, not even a human being," Brooks says.
Aug. 5, 2009
Brooks is back in Wisconsin. He pleads no contest and is found guilty in the 2005 Manitowoc obstruction case. He is sentenced to two days (time served).
Feb. 24, 2010
Brooks is charged with strangulation, battery and criminal damage to property in Wood County after a woman told police he had shoved her to the ground during an argument and grabbed her throat.
Aug. 30, 2010
Brooks pleads no-contest to the strangulation charge and is found guilty. The other counts are dismissed as part of a plea agreement. He is sentenced to 90 days in jail with work release and three years probation.
March 25, 2011
Brooks is charged with resisting an officer in Milwaukee County after trying to flee a traffic stop when officers stopped him for not wearing a seatbelt.
During the stop, Brooks turned on his car and put it in drive. The officer says he feared Brooks was going to run him over.
Aug. 1, 2011
His probation is revoked from the Wood County strangulation case and he is sent to jail for 11 months.
May 15, 2012
Brooks pleads guilty in the resisting case from the Milwaukee traffic stop and is sentenced to 37 days in the House of Correction.
Nov. 20, 2012
A sex offender sweep in Nevada finds Brooks had provided a false address on his registration.
June 23, 2016
Police in Sparks, Nevada, arrest Brooks for failing to obey sex offender laws. He had not been in compliance with the registry since 2008.
Brooks posts bail in the case but later fails to appear in court. A warrant is issued for his arrest.
It's unclear exactly when Brooks moves back to Wisconsin after this, but once he did so, he had 10 days to register in Wisconsin. He never did.
Despite his repeated contacts with Wisconsin law enforcement, no one here realized he was a sex offender until after the parade attack.
July 28, 2020
Brooks is accused of shooting at a relative and the relative’s friend during an argument in Milwaukee. No one is injured in the shooting.
He is charged with two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
A transcript of his initial appearance shows a prosecutor recommended $15,000 bail.
Brooks’ attorney asked the judge to follow the pretrial risk assessment which recommended a signature bond — meaning a promise to appear with a monetary penalty if you fail to do so — or to set it at $500.
Judge David Feiss sets bail at $10,000.
Aug. 7, 2020
Brooks enters a speedy trial demand in the shooting case.
Aug. 13, 2020
Brooks’ attorney argues for lower bail. Feiss, the judge, agrees and sets it at $7,500.
Feb. 9, 2021
Brooks is scheduled for a jury trial but his trial cannot proceed because of another ongoing trial in the courtroom. His case is postponed and bail lowered to $500, which is posted days later.
March 26, 2021
A Waukesha County prosecutor asks for Brooks to be found in contempt of court and violation of court orders in a long-running child support case.
Brooks gets a stayed sentence of 120 days in jail with work release privileges to be imposed anytime in the next two years if doesn’t make his monthly payments in full.
May 27, 2021
Brooks is arrested by police in Union City, Georgia, in a domestic violence case. A man tells police he confronted Brooks after hearing what sounded like Brooks beating a woman on the other side of a wall in a hotel.
May 28, 2021
Brooks makes his first court appearance in Georgia and receives a signature bond, meaning he signed a document promising to show up for future court dates. He later misses an October 2021 court date.
June 21, 2021
Brooks appears in Milwaukee County court in person with his attorney for a status hearing in his 2020 shooting case.
June 28, 2021
Brooks' jury trial in the 2020 shooting case is scheduled to start. Instead, the trial is postponed "due to court congestion," meaning other cases needed to be heard in the courtroom.
Nov. 2, 2021
A woman tells Milwaukee police that Brooks punched and drove over her leg during an argument at a gas station.
Brooks is arrested and booked into Milwaukee County Jail. As part of the intake process, sheriff’s deputies checked the National Crime Information Center for his background.
The years-long open warrant for skipping court in Nevada and his recent arrest in Georgia had not been entered by those agencies, so they did not appear in the report.
Nov. 3, 2021
Brooks calls his mother from Milwaukee County Jail and says prosecutors can’t pursue the domestic violence case if the victim does not cooperate. Jail calls are recorded.
Nov. 4, 2021
Brooks calls the victim in the domestic violence case. It is the first of several calls trying to get her to recant, or take back, her account to police.
Nov. 5, 2021
Brooks is charged with running over the woman at the gas station.
He faces counts of felony bail jumping, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct and battery, with several domestic abuse assessments attached to the charges.
The prosecutor looked at the bail Brooks had posted in his 2020 Milwaukee County case — $500 — and doubled it, recommending he be held on $1,000.
Court Commissioner Cedric Cornwall agreed and set bail at that amount, even though the county's pretrial risk assessment showed Brooks to be at fairly high risk for release from jail.
The prosecutor's recommendation was later described as “inappropriately low” by her boss, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm.
Nov. 11, 2021
Brooks’ mother posts his $1,000 bail in the domestic violence case.
Nov. 16, 2021
Brooks is released from Milwaukee County Jail. He has a "hold" from the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department related to his open child-support case. Brooks is taken directly to Waukesha County Jail.
Brooks appears before Waukesha County Court Commissioner David Herring. The prosecutor wants the jail time to be imposed immediately. Brooks says he could not pay because he was in custody for six months in Georgia, from about April to September.
Herring issues a stay, or postpones, the jail-time order and allows Brooks to be released on his own recognizance in the paternity case.
No one in court that day checks Wisconsin's online court records, which showed Brooks had appeared in person in Milwaukee County in June — in the middle of the timeframe he said he was in custody in Georgia.
Nov. 21, 2021
Police say Brooks is involved in a "domestic disturbance" and then drives through the Waukesha Christmas Parade route, killing five people and injuring more than 60 others. He is arrested that night.
The victims who died in the attack that night are Tamara L. Carlson Durand, Virginia "Ginny" E. Sorenson, Leanna "Lee" Owen, Wilhelm "Bill" Hospel and Jane Kulich.
Nov. 23, 2021
Brooks is charged with dozens felonies, including five charges of first-degree intentional homicide, in the parade attack. His bail is set at $5 million.
A sixth homicide charge is added after the death of 8-year-old Jackson Sparks, who had been critically injured in the attack.
Nov. 30, 2021
Investigators with the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office meet with the victim in the domestic violence case and play her portions of the recorded jail calls. She identifies the voices as her and Brooks.
Dec. 1, 2021
Brooks' mother releases a statement to reporters, offering condolences to the victims of the parade tragedy and emphasizing her son's longstanding mental health issues.
"Darrell has suffered from mental health issues since he was very young. In those years he received counseling and was on medication," she wrote. "When he became an adult a decision was made that he no longer suffered from a mental illness. That decision left him with no insurance or financial means to pay for medication and when determind (sic) necessary counseling."
She added: "Instead of offering help and resources to combat the problem a jail cell was given. Over and over again. When mental illness is not properly treated the person becomes sicker and sicker. It doesn't go away once a person becomes an adult."
The same day, Fox News reporters publish their account of a brief jailhouse interview with Brooks.
"I just feel like I'm being monster — demonized," Brooks told Fox News, adding that he feels he's been "dehumanized."
Dec. 6, 2021
Brooks is charged with witness intimidation counts in Milwaukee County in the domestic violence case.
June 20, 2022
Brooks seeks to change his plea in the parade attack to not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect — commonly known as an insanity defense.
Aug. 26, 2022
Waukesha County Judge Jennifer Dorow rules against two defense motions to dismiss the case related to what Brooks' attorneys considered an improper search of his jail cell in July and to suppress his statements made to investigators last November.
Sept. 9, 2022
Brooks withdraws his insanity defense in the parade case, suggesting court-ordered psychiatric evaluations did not support his claim.
Sept. 28, 2022
Judge Dorow grants Brooks' request to represent himself at trial, and allows the two lawyers who had been representing him to withdraw.
Oct. 3, 2022
Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the parade case.
Contact Ashley Luthern at ashley.luthern@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @aluthern.
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