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By ROB GILLIES
Associated Press
TORONTO (AP) — Wireless carriers in Canada won’t be allowed to install Huawei equipment in their high-speed 5G networks, the Canadian government said Thursday, joining allies in banning the giant Chinese technology company.
Canada had been the only member of the Five Eyes intelligence-pooling alliance not to bar or restrict use of equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. in its 5G networks. The U.S. and the other members — Britain, Australia and New Zealand — previously banned Huawei.
“We are announcing our intention to prohibit the inclusion of Huawei and ZTE products and services in Canada’s telecommunications systems,” Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said.
Canada’s ban also includes ZTE Corp., one of China’s biggest tech companies and one that is state-owned.
Champagne added that “providers who already have this equipment installed will be required to cease its use and remove it.” He said Canada’s wireless companies won’t be offered compensation.
Canada’s major wireless companies already had started working with other providers.
“There are many hostile actors who are ready to exploit vulnerabilities in our defenses,” Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino said.
Mendicino said the government did an extensive review and is redoubling efforts to protect Canadians.
The U.S. government has been lobbying allies like Canada for years to exclude Huawei from new ultra-fast 5G mobile networks over worries that China’s communist rulers could compel the company to help with cyberespionage. The U.S. has warned it would reconsider intelligence sharing with any countries that use Huawei gear.
The company has repeatedly denied the allegations. A spokesman for Huawei said he would refrain comment until he sees what the government is actually doing.
The development of 5G, or fifth-generation, networks will give people speedier online connections and provide vast data capacity to meet ravenous demand as more and more things link to the internet and innovations such as virtual reality, immersive gaming and autonomous vehicles emerge.
Huawei is the biggest global supplier of network gear for phone and internet companies. It has been a symbol of China’s progress in becoming a technological world power — and a subject of U.S. security and law enforcement concerns. Some analysts say Chinese companies have flouted international rules and norms and stolen technology.
China, the U.S. and Canada completed what was effectively a high-stakes prisoner swap last year involving a top executive from Huawei who had been charged with fraud by the U.S.
China jailed two Canadians shortly after Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, Huawei Technologies’ chief financial officer and the daughter of the company’s founder, on a U.S. extradition request. They were sent back to Canada in September, the same day Meng returned to China after reaching a deal with U.S. authorities in her case.
Many countries labeled China’s action “hostage politics,” while China has described the charges against Huawei and Meng as a politically motivated attempt to hold back China’s economic and technological development.
“The decision should have been taken two or three years ago, but it’s a case of better late than never,” Guy Saint-Jacques, a former Canadian ambassador to China, said of the move to ban Huawei. “We are faced with a China that is a lot more aggressive in the conduct of its foreign policy but also in the way it obtains information to achieve its goals.”
Saint-Jacques said that under Chinese law no company can refuse a request from the Chinese government to share information, so it would have been impossible to allow Huawei’s participation.
He expects China to retaliate.
“I expect we will hear from them pretty rapidly,” he said. “They use trade as a weapon and I suspect that’s what we’ll see in this case.”
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HOUSTON (AP) _ Civeo Corp. (CVEO) on Friday reported second-quarter net income of $9.6 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 54 cents.
The provider of remote-site workforce housing posted revenue of $185 million in the period.
Civeo expects full-year revenue in the range of $660 million to $675 million.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Black man wrongfully convicted as a teenager for a New Orleans rape more than 36 years ago was ordered freed Thursday after a judge threw out his conviction.
Sullivan Walter, now 53, used a handkerchief to wipe away tears as a state district judge formally vacated his conviction for a home-invasion rape. Judge Darryl Derbigny expressed anger that blood and semen evidence that could have cleared him never made it to the jury.
“To say this was unconscionable is an understatement,” Derbigny told Walter.
After appearing in court in New Orleans, Walter was driven to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, where he was officially released.
District Attorney Jason Williams’ office joined with defense attorneys working with Innocence Project New Orleans, a criminal justice advocacy group, to have the conviction vacated.
Walter was 17 when he was arrested in connection with the New Orleans rape. The rapist had entered the home of the victim, identified in the record as L.S., in May 1986, held a knife to her throat and threatened to harm her 8-year-old son, who slept through the incident.
Emily Maw, an attorney with Williams’ office, outlined the problems in the case in court, noting there were reasons to believe the victim, the only witness, had mistakenly identified Walter.
“There were some red flags that the eyewitness testimony could well have been unreliable,” Maw told Derbigny.
Those “red flags” had been spelled out in a joint filing by the defense and prosecutors ahead of Thursday’s hearing.
“In this case, L.S. was being asked to make a cross-racial identification of someone who at all the times that she could observe him was either masked, in an unlit room at night, and/or threatening her not to look at him. In addition, L.S. was not shown a photo array containing Mr. Walter until over six weeks after the crime,” the motion said.
More significantly, no evidence was presented about Walter’s blood characteristics that did not match the semen collected from the victim after the rape.
The filing also recounts years of errors by Walter’s previous attorneys, including failing to point out conflicting statements by a police officer who worked on the case and missteps during the appeal process regarding the blood and semen evidence.
When he was cleared Thursday, Walter had been serving a total sentence of 39 years — four for a burglary charge unrelated to the rape case, and 35 years for multiple charges in the rape case.
Attorneys said the victim in the rape is now deceased. Maw said in court that authorities had reached out to the victim’s son, who was not present, and that he had expressed regret on behalf of his mother about the wrongful conviction.
Innocence Project New Orleans Legal Director Richard Davis said Walter’s race was a factor in the wrongful conviction.
“The lawyers and law enforcement involved acted as if they believed that they could do what they chose to a Black teenager from a poor family and would never be scrutinized or held to account,” Davis said in a written statement. “This is not just about individuals and their choices, but the systems that let them happen.” | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/53-year-old-exonerated-after-rape-conviction-at-age-17/ | 2022-08-26 13:00:33 | 0 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/53-year-old-exonerated-after-rape-conviction-at-age-17/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general says the level of safety at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, currently under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a “red light blinking” as his organization tries in vain to get access for work including repairs.
Rafael Grossi, in an interview with The Associated Press, turned the focus to the nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia — a day after the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyldisaster in 1986. That plant was also taken over by Russian forces.
Grossi said that the IAEA needs access to the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine so its inspectors can, among other things, reestablish connections with the Vienna-based headquarters of the U.N. agency. And for that, both Russia and Ukraine need to help.
The plant requires repairs, “and all of this is not happening. So the situation as I have described it, and I would repeat it today, is not sustainable as it is,” Grossi said. “So this is a pending issue. This is a red light blinking.”
He spoke in an interview Wednesday, a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the issue.
“Understandably, my Ukrainian counterparts do not want the IAEA inspectors to go to one of their own facilities under the authority of a third power,” Grossi said. “I had a long conversation about this with President Zelenskyy last night, and it’s something that will still require consultations. We are not there yet.”
The IAEA chief continues to press Russia’s government for access to the Zaporizhzhia plant.
“I don’t see movement in that direction as we speak,” he said. But he is meeting with the Russian side “soon.”
“There are two units that are active, in active operation, as you know, others that are in repairs or in cool down. And there are some activities, technical activities and also inspection activities that need to be performed,” Grossi said.
With 15 reactors and one of the largest nuclear power capacities in the world, the war has essentially turned parts of Ukraine into a nuclear minefield. Again and again since the invasion, nuclear experts have watched in alarm as Russian forces have come uncomfortably close to multiple nuclear plants in Ukraine.
A Chernobyl security worker told the AP that the Russians flew aircraft over the damaged reactor site and dug trenches in highly radioactive dirt.
On Monday, Russian cruise missiles flew over the Khmelnitsky nuclear plant in western Ukraine.
“There cannot be any military action in or around a nuclear power plant,” Grossi said, adding that he has appealed to Russia about this.
“This is unprecedented to have a war unfolding amidst one of the world’s largest nuclear infrastructures, which, of course, makes for a number of fragile or weak points that could be, of course, exploited wittingly or unwittingly,” he added.
“So this requires a lot of activity on our side and cooperation. Cooperation from the Russian side. Understanding from the Ukrainian side so that we can avoid an accident.”
On Iran, Grossi said his agency is still trying to clarify answers from Tehran on outstanding questions involving traces of human-made enriched uranium at three sites in the country. The Islamic Republic and the IAEA have been trying to resolve a series of issues between them since the collapse of Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers, including regaining access to footage from surveillance cameras at atomic sites in the country.
He also acknowledged Iran’s ability to enrich uranium since the deal’s collapse had expanded as it uses more-advanced centrifuges. Tehran recently moved a centrifuge workshop to its underground Natanz nuclear facility after a suspected Israeli attack.
“They are transferring the centrifuge producing capacity to a place where they feel they are more protected,” Grossi said.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, along with U.S. and European support for Ukraine in the conflict, have increased tensions between Russia and the West, but it’s “imperative for us to look for common denominators in spite of these difficulties,” he said.
He added: “We cannot afford to stop. We have to continue. It’s in the world’s interest, it’s in their own interest that the nuclear situation … is successful. I cannot imagine a geostrategic scenario where more nuclear weapons, proliferation, in the Middle East would help anybody or anything.”
Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. However, U.S. intelligence agencies and the IAEA assess Tehran had an organized military nuclear program through 2003.
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Associated Press reporters Jon Gambrell in Lviv, and Oleksandr Stashevskyi in Kyiv, contributed to this report.
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ABERDEEN – Defense was the calling card for the Aberdeen Bulldogs as they gave up very few yards in their 8-0 win over New Hope in Friday’s spring game.
“We’re going to have to hang our hats on our defensive side,” Aberdeen coach Alex Williams said. “I thought they came out and played extremely well, and they showed discipline. I think we only had one pre-snap penalty where we lined up offsides, but other than that, they played with great discipline and energy.”
The Bulldogs started with the ball on the 30-yard line, and Chris Holliday and Joe Buchanan moved the chains with a pair of runs.
Aberdeen marched down to the red zone on carries by Jermaine Strong, Holliday and Buchanan, and Jeffery Sykes punched in a three-yard touchdown run to give the Bulldogs a 6-0 lead.
Aberdeen’s defense shut down the Trojans on their first possession, and the Bulldogs’ offense took over at the 40-yard line. The Bulldogs got their passing game going as Strong connected on a 15-yard pass to ML Fort, but a fumble recovered by New Hope quickly ended their drive.
After the recovery, the Trojans continued to struggle offensively, going three and out with Tim Ewing picking up a sack to end the first quarter.
Aberdeen continued to utilize its running game to start the second with carries by Buchanan and Strong, but three flags against the Bulldogs pushed them back, and they were forced to punt it away.
The Bulldogs’ defense continued to be a force in the second, forcing another three and out as Jayden Walker got to the quarterback for a sack. With the ball on the 45, Aberdeen moved the ball down to the red zone on carries from Buchanan, Sykes and Strong.
Don Gilleylen inched the Bulldogs closer to the end zone with a five-yard carry, but the Trojans got the stop at the one-yard line on fourth down. With their backs to the end zone, Aberdeen made sure not to give New Hope any breathing room as a mob of Bulldogs came through with a sack for a safety with a little under a minute left in the game.
“We’ve been trying to find some offense over the spring and find guys who can carry the ball to take the load off of Jermaine (Strong) and Chris (Holliday),” Williams said. “We got the ball to a few different guys, so I was pleased about that. Joe (Buchanan) and Jeffery (Sykes) ran the ball pretty well, and I feel pretty confident that we’ll have multiple guys that we can give the ball to.” | https://www.djournal.com/monroe/sports/bulldogs-defense-stifles-new-hope-in-spring-game/article_253da99a-9fc8-51bf-bc6e-81f58e6d3abc.html | 2022-05-19 14:13:23 | 0 | https://www.djournal.com/monroe/sports/bulldogs-defense-stifles-new-hope-in-spring-game/article_253da99a-9fc8-51bf-bc6e-81f58e6d3abc.html |
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CAMDEN, N.J., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced today it released its fourth annual Corporate Impact Report, showcasing the automaker's commitment to being More Than a Car Company® in the 2021 calendar year. Additionally, SOA announced it was named a 2022 Civic 50 Honoree for the second year in a row by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.
The 2021 Subaru Corporate Impact Report highlights the company's dedication to customers, community and to living out the Subaru Love Promise. The report contains data collected throughout 2021, the challenges the company faced and recognition of its efforts in customer service, vehicle quality and community impact.
"I am continually proud of our commitment to make a positive impact in our communities," said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO of Subaru of America, Inc. "Our 2021 Corporate Impact Report details our dedication to engage with stakeholders across the country to show love and respect for everyone we encounter."
As a national Points of Light 2022 Civic 50 honoree, SOA was selected based on four dimensions of citizenship and social impact: investment of resources, integration across business functions, institutionalization through policies and systems and impact measurement. In addition to this recognition, SOA was also selected as a Civic 50 of Greater Philadelphia honoree by the Philadelphia Foundation and Points of Light. The automaker's social impact and civic leadership commitments are highlighted and reflected throughout the Subaru 2021 Corporate Impact Report. This includes:
Living Our Values
- Recognition as a top corporate citizen, including receiving a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index and one of the most trusted U.S. based companies, according to Axios Corporate Reputation Ranking.
- Recorded more than 10,000 employee volunteer hours to support local communities.
- Accelerated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan by strengthening the diversity of Subaru's leadership and partnering with HBCUs, the National Association for Black Accountants, the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association to broaden its recruitment strategy.
Love Promise Customer Commitment
- Received 57 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards through 2021, more than any other brand since 2013.
- Released the 2023 Subaru Solterra, its first zero-emissions, all-electric vehicle that aligns with Subaru's dedication to driver safety and environmental protection.
Love Promise Community Commitment
- Contributed $227.3 million in charitable donations since 2008 from SOA and its participating retailers through the Subaru Share the Love® Event.
- Parent company, Subaru Corporation, received a high score for its CDP climate change report due to ambitious 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets.
- Provided over $1 million in philanthropic support and 2,178 hours of volunteer work to support the Camden, New Jersey community where SOA is headquartered.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, readers can learn more about SOA's about the progress and success of SOA's corporate responsibility efforts here: OurImpact.Subaru.com.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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It’s mud season in Vermont — time to put on a pair of boots and head to a sugar house where the sap is boiling. Mud season, of course, is one of the six seasons in Vermont — yes, six! There’s also “stick season” in the late fall.
And each of these seasons is celebrated in chef Gesine Bullock-Prado‘s new cookbook, “My Vermont Table,” which comes out Tuesday.
Listeners may remember Bullock-Prado from her Food Network show “Baked in Vermont.” She’s also a culinary instructor and, at one point, owned a bakery there. All far from Hollywood where, in 1990, she started a movie production company with her actress sister Sandra Bullock. But it turned out that butter, flour and maple were a greater draw for her than the red carpet. And, as she tells Here & Now‘s Robin Young, she’s dedicted her latest cookbook to food and celebrations that are authentically Vermont.
“My Vermont Table” by Gesine Bullock-Prado cover. (Courtesy of Countryman Press)
Book excerpt: ‘My Vermont Table’
By Gesine Bullock-Prado
Unrepentantly maple fudge
This is an unrepentantly sweet treat, but there’s a balance in this fudge that is just perfect. The butter and caramel notes of the maple give it depth, the bitterness of the chocolate and the tartness of the cranberries cut through the sweetness, and the chips/pretzels bring a delightful salty crunch to the party. The silky yet firm texture of fudge is also unique and uniquely American, like maple syrup. It’s as if they were made for each other.
Serves 8.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 3/4 cups pure maple syrup, Vermont grade amber or dark
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄2 cup crushed potato chips or pretzels
- 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
- 1⁄2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8-by-5-inch baking pan or dish with parchment so that the parchment overhangs two opposite sides of the pan. Spray with non- stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring the maple syrup, butter, and salt to a boil in a large saucepan, stirring occasionally, and boil for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cream and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 245°F (the higher end of soft ball stage).
- Remove from the heat and allow to sit, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Beat with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes, until thickened but not set.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and immediately top with the potato chips, then the cranberries, and finally the chocolate chips.
- Allow to cool completely, about 2 hours, and then lift the fudge out of the baking pan, using the overhanging parchment. Cut into squares. Keep covered in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Biscuit casserole
This breakfast casserole combines all the essentials for a hearty breakfast in one dish. And it’s beautiful.
Biscuit casserole. (Raymond Prado)
You can trade out the potato tots for roast potatoes if you like, but there’s an ease to just tossing the lot together and enjoying your coffee as it bakes away.
Serves 6.
Ingredients
BISCUIT TOPPING
- 5 cups (600 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (I use King Arthur)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon (from two 1⁄4-ounce packets; 14 g) instant yeast (I use Red Star Platinum Superior Instant Yeast)
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons coarse or flaky sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick; 113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1⁄2 cup (92 g) shortening or lard, cold, cubed 2 cups (454 g) buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
CASSEROLE
- Nonstick cooking spray
- One 32-ounce bag frozen potato tots (about 70)
- 6 large maple breakfast sausages (approximately 1.8 pounds), removed from casings (I use Vermont Salumi Maple Breakfast Sausages)
- 12 large eggs, whisked
- Kosher salt (I use Diamond Crystal) and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp Vermont Cheddar
- 4 tablespoons (1⁄2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
MAKE THE BISCUIT TOPPING
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, yeast, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add the butter and shortening to the bowl and gently mix to coat the fat.
- Work the fat into the flour mixture by hand until the mixture resembles corn-
meal and there are pea-size bits of fat throughout the dough.
MAKE THE CASSEROLE
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 31⁄2-quart low-sided braising pan or deep ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray and line with the potato tots. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, brown the sausage in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat, about 7 minutes. Drain the fat and set the sausage aside. In the same skillet over medium heat, cook the eggs, stirring, until that have a soft scrambled consistency, then salt and pepper to taste.
- Roll out the biscuit dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round. Use a knife to score the dough in a sun pattern (just a slight score; don’t cut all the way through).
- Remove the pan from the oven and spread the sausage in an even layer over top of the potato tots, then spread the scrambled eggs over the sausage. Sprinkle evenly with the grated Cheddar. Top everything with the biscuit dough round.
- Lower the oven temperature to 375°F and bake until the crust is deep golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Immediately brush with the melted butter. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Omelet with butter-sautéed morels. (Raymond Prado)
Omelet with butter-sautéed morels
I don’t mean to brag, but if you walk past the fire pit and into the woods on our property in early April, keep your eyes peeled. There’s gold in them thar hills. Well, there are morels studding the ground. For as funky as morels look, they are incredibly hard to spot unless you know where and how to look.
Morel mushrooms. (Raymond Prado)
First, rotting logs are an auspicious sign and, second, slightly soggy soil, not wet, just extra damp, bodes well. If you’ve stumbled upon these conditions, squat down if your knees can take it and soften your gaze. Don’t try too hard. Relax, breathe deeply, and scan the ground nonchalantly. Morels never appear if you’re too thirsty for them. Once one comes into sight, you’ll marvel at how that weird craggy mush- room body wasn’t easy to spot, and then you’ll spot another and another.
This, my sweet friends, is more exciting than gambling in Monte Carlo with James Bond or sunbathing on the deck of a bald tech tycoon’s yacht in St. Barts because not only are morels bona fide treasure (you’ll have to shell out over $30 for a pound), they are profoundly delicious and you are pretty much required to wear the coziest of clothes when you’re hunting for them. Sauté them with some butter, splash them with some umami-rich Maggi, ladle them over a picture-perfect French omelet, and you’ll feel like the richest Vermonter in the world.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
MORELS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 morel mushrooms (about 7 ounces), trimmed, cleaned, and cut in half
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Maggi seasoning
- 1⁄4 cup chicken stock
- Salt
OMELET
- 2 tablespoons grated cold unsalted butter, divided (see directions)
- 6 large eggs, divided
- 2 tablespoons starch water, divided (see note) Salt
- 2 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola, divided
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche (I use Vermont Creamery) to finish
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
MAKE THE MORELS
- In a nonstick pan or cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the mush- rooms, stirring often, until slightly caramelized. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until trans- lucent, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar to deglaze and, with a wooden spoon, loosen any delicious brown bits from the pan. Add the butter, Maggi, and chicken stock and cook until the liquid reduces to a thick sauce that coats the back of the wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
MAKE THE OMELET
- Chill a stick of butter in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. Using the largest holes of a box grater, grate about 1 tablespoon from the stick of butter onto a small plate. Set aside.
- Combine 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon starch water, and a generous pinch of salt in a bowl. Using an immersion blender, blend the eggs with the starch water and salt until completely smooth. Alternatively, whisk the mixture together really well. The finished omelet won’t have as refined a texture without the immersion. Stir in the grated butter.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the egg mixture. Using a rubber spatula, constantly stir the egg mixture until more than half of it is cooked but there is still uncooked, liquid egg in the pan. Turn off the heat
and smooth out the egg mixture, distributing the cooked and uncooked bits evenly. Place a lid on the pan and allow to sit on the unlit burner to finish cooking through, 2 to 3 minutes. If after 2 to 3 minutes there is still uncooked liquid egg in the pan, turn on the heat to low, replace the lid, and cook for 1 minute more. You do not want to brown the omelet, and the egg should still be very soft but not liquid. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the omelet over a few times and slide onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining omelet ingredients for the second omelet. Top with 1 tablespoon crème fraîche, a few leaves of parsley, and half of the morels.
NOTE: The secret ingredient here is the starch water. It brings bounce and tenderness to the omelet. If you don’t have starch water hanging out in your fridge (and if not, why not???), just leave out the water component entirely.
Dog Team Tavern sticky buns. (Raymond Prado)
Dog Team Tavern sticky buns: A historic Vermont recipe
The Dog Team Tavern was built in the 1920s by Sir Wilfred and Lady Anne Grenfell in Middlebury, Vermont, and was made a mission house in 1931. It became a tavern in 1936 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It was a place of local legend. It had catered to the likes of Eleanor Roosevelt and Robert Frost. And as the years passed, it was frequented by the students of Middlebury College on parents’ weekend. It was famous for its generous portions of prime rib and its “relish wheel.” But perhaps most loved were the sticky buns, served as an appetizer. How can you not love a joint that serves sticky buns as an appetizer? Tragically, the tavern burned down in 2006 and has left a community longing for the sticky buns that once were. It’s around Thanksgiving that the online groups wax nostalgic for these sweet treats, with recipes exchanged and notes passed. The thing I love most about these is that they are soft as can be from the use of mashed potatoes and starch water from cooking the potatoes. Long live Dog Team Tavern sticky buns!
Makes 18 buns.
Ingredients
DOUGH
- 12 ounces (340 g) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1⁄2 cup (99 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 7 cups (840 g) all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur) One 1⁄4-ounce packet (7 g) instant yeast (I use Red Star Platinum Superior Instant Yeast)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick; 113 g) unsalted butter
- Oil for bowl
- Nonstick cooking spray
STICKY
- Butter for baking pans
- 2 cups (426 g) light brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups (169 g) chopped walnuts
FILLING
- 2 cups (426 g) light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 pound (2 sticks; 226 g) unsalted butter, very soft
Instructions
MAKE THE DOUGH
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender. Drain, reserving 11⁄2 cups of the cooking liquid (aka starch water), and allow the reserved cooking liquid to cool. Place a drum sieve or tamis over a large bowl and press the potatoes through the sieve with a bowl or D scraper. Add the granulated sugar and the salt to the potatoes and stir well to combine. Allow to cool.
- Combine the reserved cooking water and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Whisk to combine. Add the potato mixture and then the flour and yeast. Mix until the dough just comes together. Add the butter, a small piece at a time, and continue to mix until the dough is very smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes. Transfer the dough to a well-oiled bowl and turn the dough over to coat the dough completely in the oil. Cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to bulk ferment until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined sheet pan, spraying the parchment well with nonstick cooking spray. Press the dough so that it’s a rough rectangle. Refrigerate to firm up the dough, about 1 hour.
MAKE THE STICKY
- Butter two 9-by-13-inch baking pans. Divide the brown sugar evenly between the two pans. Spritz the brown sugar with enough water to make a thick, wet paste. Divide the walnuts between the two pans.
FILL AND BAKE THE BUNS
- Roll out the dough into a rough 14-by-18-inch rectangle, about 1⁄2 inch thick.
- Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter in a bowl, stirring to create a thick paste. Spread the mixture evenly over the dough, leaving naked a 1⁄2-inch strip along one long edge. Roll up the dough, starting at the long edge opposite the clean edge. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the roll into 18 equal-size pieces.
- Arrange the rolls in the pans (nine in each pan with cut side down), separating slightly, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof until almost doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes or until the bun interior reads 200°F on an instant-read thermometer. Immediately unmold the buns onto two cooling rack–lined sheet pans.
Maple bundt. (Raymond Prado)
Maple bundt
This cake is simple and delicious. Simply delicious. Use a decorative Bundt pan to bring it pizzazz, but make sure to spray the pan incredibly well with nonstick baking spray to ensure that the cake easily releases from the mold.
Serves 8.
Ingredients
CAKE
- Nonstick baking spray
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
- 2 1⁄2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1⁄2 cup (156 g) pure maple syrup
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1⁄2 cup (113 g) whole milk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon maple extract
MAPLE GLAZE
- 2 cups (227 g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1⁄4 to 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
MAKE THE CAKE
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
- Cream the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and continue to cream, scraping down the sides of the bowl every now and again, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- This can take 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl to combine.
- Transfer the flour mixture to a piece of parchment.
- Add the maple syrup to the butter mixture and mix well. Add the eggs, one at time, mixing until each egg is completely incorporated and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add half the flour mixture and mix, then the milk and maple extract, and mix until incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
- Place the Bundt pan on a baking sheet and bake until the cake springs back when gently poked, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
MAKE THE MAPLE GLAZE
- Mix together the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of the cream in a small bowl until smooth. Add more cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, to thin the glaze to your desired consistency. Once the cake is completely cooled, place onto a serving platter and pour the glaze over the top.
Excerpted from “My Vermont Table: Recipes for all (Six) Seasons” by Gesine Bullock-Prado Copyright © 2023. Used with permission of the publisher, Countryman Press. All rights reserved.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Girl missing over year found in closet of Michigan home
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing over a year ago by her foster family has been found hiding in the closet of a Michigan home, authorities said.
A U.S. Marshals fugitive team found the girl Tuesday in Port Huron, about 62 miles (99 kilometers) northeast of Detroit. Child Protective Services took her to a hospital, where it was discovered that she was pregnant.
“She was crying,” Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Watson told the Detroit Free Press. “She didn’t know where she was going to go. She was pretty terrified. And she was afraid of losing her baby.”
Authorities are pursuing parental kidnapping charges against the girl’s biological mother, who previously lost custody of her daughter, Watson said.
The mother is believed to have found the girl after she ran away and started moving the girl from house to house, authorities said. The girl has been reunited with her biological father.
State police contacted Watson on Tuesday seeking help in locating the girl. Tips led authorities to the home.
“The occupants refused us entry, wouldn’t talk to us or give us any information,” he told The Detroit News. “We ended up having to serve a search warrant to get inside.”
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June 30, 1948, in The Star: A plea for larger police and fire departments to protect the residents of Anniston and their property highlighted the weekly meeting of the Anniston City Commission yesterday afternoon. In a prepared statement, Associate Commissioner Sam F. Street told Mayor E. D. Banks and Associate Commissioner H. B. Glover, “I am in thorough sympathy with the city recreation program, but not with excessive spending that is at the expense of more vital functions of city government, namely, the police and fire departments. … What good is the recreation program if our citizens are despoiled by thieves and fires destroy our property?” Reduced 31 percent since 1946, the police force is at the present time composed of 33 men, including the chief, Mr. Street said. The fire department employs 28 men, two of whom are not active firefighters but are instead the city’s full-time fire marshals. Commissioner Street wants the staffing numbers in both departments increased. Also this date: Seven “camperships” to Camp Cottaquilla have been donated by firms and individuals in Anniston, Mrs. V. C. Adams, camp committee chairman, announced today. A $15 campership enables a girl to attend the newly constructed Girl Scout camp for one week.
June 30, 1998, in The Star: The face of high school athletics will change around Calhoun County in coming months, and it could take some time for Weaver and Pleasant Valley fans to adjust. At Weaver, Patrick Syer has been named the boys basketball coach, replacing longtime coach Van Deerman, who stepped down at the end of last season. Bearcat football offensive coordinator will be Ted Darby, a former Oxford quarterback. On the baseball side of the triangle, Rusty Reeves has been promoted to become the school’s varsity baseball coach. Speaking of transitions, Weaver Principal Gene Bussey is serving his last day in that office today. He has led the school for a generation — 21 years. Meanwhile, at Pleasant Valley, Joel Poole has been named head football coach. He replaces Dennis Cook who has stepped down from coaching but will remain at the school. | https://www.annistonstar.com/features/look-back-to-a-plea-for-additional-police-and-fire-protection-1948/article_62bcfbea-170c-11ee-a7ee-dff70bf2ae46.html | 2023-06-30 17:15:09 | 1 | https://www.annistonstar.com/features/look-back-to-a-plea-for-additional-police-and-fire-protection-1948/article_62bcfbea-170c-11ee-a7ee-dff70bf2ae46.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Wednesday it has complied with a court order to make former President Donald Trump’s tax returns available to a congressional committee.
The Supreme Court last week rejected Trump’s request for an order that would have prevented the Treasury Department from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-controlled House Ways and Means Committee.
The court, without dissent, cleared the legal obstacle to disclosure of Trump’s tax returns.
A department spokesperson said “Treasury has complied with last week’s court decision” but declined to say whether the committee had accessed the documents. The spokesperson declined to be identified by name because of privacy constraints.
Trump refused to release his tax returns during his 2016 presidential campaign or his four years in the White House.
After the Supreme Court action, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., said in a statement that “since the Magna Carta, the principle of oversight has been upheld, and today is no different. This rises above politics, and the Committee will now conduct the oversight that we’ve sought for the last three and a half years.”
Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In the dispute over his tax returns, the Treasury Department had refused to provide the records during Trump’s presidency. But the Biden administration said federal law is clear that the committee has the right to examine any taxpayer’s return, including the president’s.
Lower courts agreed that the committee has broad authority to obtain tax returns and rejected Trump’s claims that it was overstepping and only wanted the documents so they could be made public.
Chief Justice John Roberts imposed a temporary freeze on Nov. 1 to allow the court to weigh the legal issues raised by Trump’s lawyers and the counter-arguments of the administration and the House of Representatives.
Just over three weeks later, the court lifted Roberts’ order without comment.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The red carpet unfurled Monday in Abu Dhabi for Hollywood action megastar Tom Cruise, who was on hand for the Middle Eastern premiere of “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.”
Cruise was met by an enthusiastic crowd of fans and movie buffs eager to catch a glimpse of the star at the Emirates Palace Hotel in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Dressed in a tailored tuxedo and flashing his signature smile, Cruise appeared moved by the exuberant reception, stopping to speak with many attendees. The evening’s buzz was punctuated by the “Mission: Impossible” theme, its familiar chords adding a layer of cinematic nostalgia to the night.
“I’m a cinephile, I love movies and the history of cinema and how this art form develops,” Cruise told The Associated Press on the red carpet. “I didn’t know whether the audience was going to embrace (the first Mission: Impossible movie), it was the first film I ever produced and I did it because I wanted to challenge myself in many ways as an actor, as a producer, as a storyteller.”
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is the seventh installment of the blockbuster $3.5 billion grossing franchise famed for jam-packed action and ever-daring stunts performed by the 60-year-old Cruise himself.
“We’ve had a lot of fun coming up with these moments,” said Cruise.
The Mission: Impossible series follows the globe-trotting adventures of Ethan Hunt, a secret agent of the Impossible Missions Force, or IMF, as he undertakes high-risk covert operations. Picture heart-racing action, sophisticated gadgets, and Cruise’s Hunt executing death-defying stunts at every turn.
Matching the topic of the moment, Hunt and his IMF team are tasked with tracking down a potent new artificial intelligence weapon in “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.” Scenes include base-jumping off a cliff on a motorcycle, hurling a steam train off an exploded bridge, and drifting a yellow Fiat 500 through Rome’s winding streets.
In a nod to the locale, the film incorporates several action sequences in Abu Dhabi. The desert landscapes of Liwa, known as the Empty Quarter, set the stage for intense horseback chases and firearm confrontations. Cruise runs across the dune-shaped roof of Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal in another scene.
“When you see us shooting a sequence in Abu Dhabi, it’s about that culture, it’s about that country, and that’s why we keep coming back here,” said Christopher McQuarrie, who is returning for the third time as director of the high-octane spy series.
McQuarrie joined Cruise on the red carpet along with other Mission: Impossible co-stars, both new and returning. Hayley Atwell and Pom Klementieff made their franchise debut, while Simon Pegg reprised his role as Benji Dunn, a character known for infusing comedic relief into the franchise’s most tense scenes.
“When you have a film which is high-tension you need that to occasionally be injected in order to make it a little bit more enjoyable,” said Pegg.
Following pandemic delays, the production companies behind the franchise, Paramount Pictures and Skydance, pushed the film’s release from September of 2022 to July of 2023. A leaked video from the set featured Cruise launching an expletive-laden rant at colleagues after he reportedly spotted two crew members failing to respect social distancing rules. The star expressed his concern about the potential consequences, which included shutting down production and jeopardizing the then-struggling movie industry and the jobs it supports.
“We just had to write the rulebook on how to make a film during a pandemic,” said Pegg. “Make sure everything was super safe, that was Tom’s biggest challenge in a way was to make us all feel safe and be safe, somehow we muddle through.”
Cruise was praised by many for his role in revitalizing Hollywood following the industry’s pandemic-induced stagnation. This recognition came on the heels of his blockbuster film, “Top Gun: Maverick,” which not only marked Cruise’s first $100 million debut but also signified the return of blockbuster movies to theaters as the most significant movie debut since the onset of the pandemic.
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TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) business, in partnership with Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), has been selected to develop the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile for the U.S. Air Force (USAF). HACM is a first-of-its-kind weapon developed in conjunction with the Southern Cross Integrated Flight Research Experiment (SCIFiRE), a U.S. and Australia project arrangement.
Under this contract, the Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Northrop Grumman team will deliver operationally ready missiles to the USAF.
"Raytheon Missiles & Defense continues to be at the forefront of hypersonic weapon and air-breathing technology development," said Wes Kremer, president of Raytheon Missiles & Defense. "With advanced threats emerging around the globe, the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile will provide our warfighters a much-needed capability."
The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile is an air-breathing, scramjet powered munition. Scramjet engines use high vehicle speed to forcibly compress incoming air before combustion, which enables sustained flight at hypersonic speeds – Mach 5 or greater. By traveling at these speeds, hypersonic weapons, like HACM, are able to reach their targets more quickly than similar traditional missiles, allowing them to potentially evade defensive systems.
"The Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile creates a new class of strategically important weapons for the U.S. military," said Mary Petryszyn, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. "Our scramjet propulsion technology is ushering in a new era for faster, more survivable and highly capable weapons."
Raytheon Technologies and Northrop Grumman have been working together since 2019 to develop, produce and integrate Northrop Grumman's scramjet engines onto Raytheon's air-breathing hypersonic weapons. Their combined efforts enable both companies to produce air-breathing hypersonic weapons, the next generation of tactical missile systems.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. With four industry-leading businesses ― Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense ― the company delivers solutions that push the boundaries in avionics, cybersecurity, directed energy, electric propulsion, hypersonics, and quantum physics. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Northrop Grumman is a technology company, focused on global security and human discovery. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with capabilities they need to connect, advance and protect the U.S. and its allies. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers' toughest problems, our 90,000 employees define possible every day.
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(NEXSTAR) – The family of late actor Jansen Panettiere revealed his cause of death in a statement sent to several media outlets Monday.
Panettiere, younger brother of “Scream 6” star Hayden Panettiere, died earlier this month from an enlarged heart, according to family members.
He was 28 years old.
“Jansen’s heart could be seen in his eyes, and his charm in his brilliant, engaging smile; his soul in his masterful and revealing paintings, and the joy of life in his dry wit,” the statement read. “His charisma, warmth, compassion for others, and his creative spirit will live forever in our hearts and in the hearts of all whom he encountered.”
Citing an unnamed medical examiner, the statement added that “Jansen’s sudden passing was due to cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), coupled with aortic valve complications.”
According to Johns Hopkins, cardiomegaly is a potentially life-threatening condition that can happen in people who have high blood pressure, have had a previous heart attack, suffered diseases affecting the organ, have an abnormal heartbeat or have a congenital heart condition.
Jansen Panettiere was an accomplished voice-over actor, and was well-known for playing the role of Shovelmouth in “Ice Age: Meltdown.” He also had on-screen roles in “The Walking Dead,” “The X’s” and “The Last Day of Summer,” among others.
“Fly with the angels,” actress Selma Blair posted on Panettiere’s Instagram page, which is filled with images of his artwork.
Panettiere’s family thanked everyone who sent their love and support and asked that they be given privacy during their period of mourning.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The judge overseeing the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz refused to step down Monday, rejecting a motion by his attorneys who accused her of being biased against their client and prejudicing the jurors who will decide if he should die for murdering 17 people four years ago.
Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer denied the motion, saying only it was legally insufficient. Scherer last week chewed out lead defense attorney Melisa McNeill and her team outside the jury's presence, accusing them of being “unprofessional” when they unexpectedly rested their case after only about 25 of the 80 witnesses they had told her and prosecutors they intended to testify had been called.
The defense said in court documents filed last week that those comments and ones the judge later made to the jury were “the zenith of the cumulative disdain” they allege Scherer has shown throughout the case toward Cruz and themselves. The defense had no obligation to call all its proposed witnesses or notify the judge or prosecution when they planned to rest, legal observers have said.
Prosecutors argued in court documents that Scherer's comments didn't rise to the level of demonstrating bias against Cruz. They cited a 1994 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says a judge's “expressions of impatience, dissatisfaction, annoyance and even anger" against the defense are not grounds for stepping down.
If Scherer had stepped down, a mistrial would have been declared. The new judge would have required months of preparation before a new trial could be held.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty last October to murdering 14 students and three staff members at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. His trial, which began with jury selection in April and testimony in July, is only to determine if he is sentenced to death or life without parole. For him to receive a death sentence, the jury must be unanimous.
Two attorneys who have monitored the trial said the defense team had no expectation that Scherer would step down — they just want her performance to be part of their appeal if Cruz receives a death sentence. To do that, they had to object now.
There was “absolutely no chance” Scherer would quit the case, said Bob Jarvis, a professor at Nova Southeastern University's law school.
“If she did, she would be admitting that she’s done a terrible job,” Jarvis said. Scherer, a former prosecutor, had never overseen a first-degree murder trial before being assigned the Cruz case.
David S. Weinstein, a Miami defense attorney and former prosecutor, said the defense is also hoping the motion “tempers the way (Scherer) speaks to both sides in open court.”
Starting with pretrial hearings that began more than three years ago, Scherer and McNeill have frequently sniped at each other over the judge's denials of defense motions and objections.
That sniping turned to shouting on Wednesday when, at the beginning of the court day, McNeill suddenly announced the defense was resting. The prosecution, having expected the defense case to last much longer, wasn't prepared to begin its rebuttal case.
That necessitated a two-week hiatus in the trial, causing Scherer to berate McNeill and her team.
“This is the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case,” Scherer said. “I have never experienced a level of unprofessionalism in my career. It is unbelievable."
When McNeill accused Scherer of insulting her in front of her client, Scherer shot back, “You have been insulting me the entire trial," followed by a list of grievances.
The jury was then brought into the courtroom and told of the defense decision.
“If I would have known earlier this was going to be happening, I would not have dragged you in here,” Scherer told the jurors. She then backtracked, telling jurors they should blame her for any delays.
Too late, the defense said in its motion — Scherer had already told the panel any frustrations they felt should be directed at them.
Scherer's courtroom statements revealed her “animosity toward (McNeill) is long held and has infected this entire trial," the defense argued unsuccessfully.
Before resting, McNeill and her team called teachers, counselors, doctors, family friends and experts in an attempt to demonstrate how his late birth mother’s alcohol abuse during pregnancy put Cruz onto a lifelong path of erratic, bizarre and often violent behavior that culminated in the shootings. They also tried to show that his adoptive mother, Lynda Cruz, became overwhelmed after her husband died when Cruz was 5.
The defense is trying to overcome the prosecution’s case, which focused on Cruz’s massacre as he stalked a three-story classroom building for seven minutes with an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle. Lead prosecutor Mike Satz played security videos of the shooting and showed the rifle Cruz used. Teachers and students testified about watching others die.
Satz showed graphic autopsy and crime scene photos and took jurors to the fenced-off building, which remains blood-stained and bullet-pocked. Parents and spouses gave tearful and angry statements about their loss.
The trial is now scheduled to resume Sept. 27 and conclude the week of Oct. 10.
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While getting 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day is important, the last thing you want to do is ingest a ton of pesticides along with them. Thankfully, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released its 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, which contains a “Dirty Dozen” list to help shoppers make informed choices.
The EWG is an organization that specializes in educating and protecting the public from exposure to toxins and pollutants. It releases its Dirty Dozen list every year, providing in-depth information about the dangers of pesticides and listing the produce items that they’ve found to be the most contaminated.
The World Health Organization is concerned that agricultural pesticides may be harmful to humans and include adverse health effects, such as cancer or problems with reproduction, immune or nervous systems.
The Dirty Dozen list is based on non-organic pesticide use data obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, and it is known to vary slightly. This year, data was gathered from 46,469 samples of 46 different fruits and vegetables. Within these samples, 12 fruits and vegetables were deemed to be the “most contaminated” with pesticides.
“Nearly 75% of non-organic fresh produce sold in the US contains residues of potentially harmful pesticides,” the EWG’s 2023 report states. This is not only concerning to adults but also to children, who may be more vulnerable to adverse health effects from ingesting pesticides.
According to EWG’s website, its methodology for measuring contamination involves calculating the percentage of samples with one or more detectable pesticides, measuring the total number of pesticides found on a crop and more.
The top three spots of this year’s Dirty Dozen list belong to strawberries at No. 1, followed by spinach, and kale, collard and mustard greens (the last three leafy greens were grouped together). Next up were peaches, pears, nectarines, apples, grapes, peppers (bell peppers and hot peppers) and cherries. New to the list this year were blueberries and green beans, which fell at Nos. 11 and 12 on the list respectively.
The 2023 Dirty Dozen are:
- Strawberries
- Spinach
- Kale, collard and mustard greens
- Peaches
- Pears
- Nectarines
- Apples
- Grapes
- Bell and hot pepper
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Green beans
Counteracting the Dirty Dozen is the “Clean Fifteen” list, which showcases 15 types of produce with the least, if any, traces of pesticides. The top six foods include carrots (which are new to this year’s list), watermelon, sweet potatoes, mangoes, mushrooms and cabbage.
The 2023 Clean Fifteen are:
- Avocados
- Sweet corn
- Pineapple
- Onions
- Papaya
- Sweet peas (frozen)
- Asparagus
- Honeydew melon
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Mushrooms
- Mangoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Watermelon
- Carrots
What About GMOs?
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic makeup has been modified using a specific type of engineering. While the majority of fresh produce is not GMO, there are a few exceptions including zucchini, yellow squash, sweet corn, papaya and apples. A small amount of these crops are grown from genetically modified seeds in the US, however, any GMO food products must be labeled as such according to law. Some boxes might say “bioengineered” instead of GMO. You’re more likely to find GMOs in corn syrup and corn oil.
If you’re concerned about consuming processed foods that contain GMOs, look for items labeled as certified organic or that have Non-GMO Project Verified stamps.
How To Lower Your Exposure To Pesticides
Healthy eaters take note! Don’t by any means take this information as a reason to not consume fruits and vegetables, even if they do appear on the “Dirty Dozen” list. There are still huge health benefits to eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables which outweighs the risks of toxin exposure.
There are a few ways to go about shopping for produce while keeping the Dirty Dozen list at the top of your mind. For starters, you could choose only organic produce if your budget allows. Another option is to choose the organic version of the Dirty Dozen contenders. An easy way to reduce the consumption of residual pesticides is to think about how the crop is grown before purchasing. Produce that needs to be peeled, like oranges, avocados and bananas, is often fine to buy when conventionally grown since the exterior of the food is removed before eating.
The FDA recommends washing your hands with warm soap and water for 20 seconds before and after preparing produce, and cutting away any damaged or bruised sections before consuming. The FDA also recommends gently rubbing and rinsing produce before peeling without the use of any added soap or produce wash. Removing the outermost leaves of lettuce or cabbage may also be beneficial.
A promising study from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, also showed that baking soda may clean fruit better than rinsing and scrubbing alone. While the conventional apples you bring home from the market are already washed, there may still be a small amount of lingering pesticides. The study found that submerging apples in a solution of water and baking soda for two minutes removed more pesticides than rinsing with tap water for two minutes, although it took 12 to 15 minutes of soaking in the baking soda solution to eliminate pesticides altogether.
Whether you are opting for organic or conventional fruits and veggies, produce is a necessary part of a healthy diet. These lists are meant to help consumers determine what choices make the most sense for themselves and their families.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — According to a report from the state, Arkansas casinos saw more revenue last month, while the totals for sports betting fell.
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration released the statistics as part of its February sports betting and casino revenue report. Casino handle was $633,337,603, up 5.6 percent from January. The casinos’ net win for the month was up 9 percent.
The total sports betting handle in Arkansas in February was $29,532,463, down 10.4 percent from the prior month. Net revenue for the month fell 40.4 percent compared to January, but that drop was common across the country, according to pundits.
“After last month’s record-breaking numbers, many were likely expecting February to be another blowout for the sportsbooks, especially coming on the heels of Super Bowl 57, one of the most lucrative sporting events of the year,” said BetArkansas.com’s Dru James. “However, there was instead a near 5% decrease in sports betting spend that month. This has been the case across the entire US market, but Arkansas is among those that have suffered the least so far: some states saw a decline in wagers upwards of 20%.”
James noted that Arkansas’s sports book hit in February was “not atypical behavior for the market.” He added that March will be likely to see a recovery due to the NCAA basketball tournament.
“Then sportsbooks all over the country will begin to brace for the dreaded spring and summer of discontent,” James said. “A time when betting slows down due to the end of the regular season for many sports. Casinos are expected to shine during that time.” | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/arkansas-news/arkansas-gaming-report-casinos-up-sportsbooks-down-in-february/ | 2023-03-23 21:50:39 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/arkansas-news/arkansas-gaming-report-casinos-up-sportsbooks-down-in-february/ |
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Ramen sauce:
- Sesame paste ¼ cup
- Sesame oil 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce ¼ cup
- Vinegar ¼ cup
- Sugar ¼ cup
- Black pepper ½ teaspoon
Ramen and toppings:
- Ramen noodles (3 ounces or one package)
- Chopped pork chashu [pork belly] (4-6 ounces)
- Half-seasoned egg
- Cucumber, ½ cup sliced
- Bean sprouts, ½ cup
- Spinach, 1 cup
Seasoned egg:
- One egg
- Cooking wine ¼ cup
- Soy sauce ¼ cup
- Water ½ cup
Preparation:
- Things you can buy from an Asian grocery store: Ramen noodles, Sesame paste, Sesame oil and pre-cooked Pork chashu.
- Prepare the seasoned egg:
- Put the cooking wine, soy sauce, and water in a bowl, mix well to make a marinade.
- Boil hot water, put a whole egg in for six minutes. Take it out and put into iced water right away (the egg will be soft and slightly undercooked; if you prefer to make it fully cooked then boil for 8 minutes).
- After the egg is cool, peel the egg and put in the marinade for 2 hours.
- Slice the cucumber
- Boil spinach and bean sprouts in hot water for 30 seconds
- Chop the pork chashu
- To prepare the sauce for cold ramen, put the sesame paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and black pepper into your favorite bowl, mix well.
- Put 3 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil. Put ramen noodles into boiling water for 4 minutes. Take out the noodles and rinse with cold water until cool.
- Put the cooked ramen noodles into the bowl with the sauce in it, add the toppings of chopped pork chashu, half seasoned egg, sliced cucumber, boiled bean sprouts and spinach. Enjoy! | https://wgntv.com/midday-news/lunchbreak-cold-ramen/ | 2023-07-21 19:48:19 | 0 | https://wgntv.com/midday-news/lunchbreak-cold-ramen/ |
Minnesota congresswoman assaulted at Washington apartment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota was assaulted in her Washington apartment building on Thursday, suffering bruises while escaping serious injury in an attack that did not appear to be politically motivated, her chief of staff said.
Craig was assaulted in the elevator at about 7:15 a.m., called 911 and the assailant fled, Nick Coe said in a statement.
“Rep. Craig defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay,” he added. “There is no evidence that the incident was politically motivated.”
The attack followed an assault on the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in their San Francisco home in October by a man who told police his motive was political and that his intended target was the speaker.
Members of Congress have faced a sharp rise in threats since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. Capitol Police investigated nearly 10,000 threats to members last year, more than twice the number from four years earlier.
Craig won a third term in November in the suburban-to-rural 2nd District south of Minneapolis and St. Paul in one of the most expensive House races in the country, frustrating the GOP’s best hope of flipping a Minnesota seat in an election that gave Republicans a narrow House majority.
Coe said Craig is grateful for the quick response from the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department and has asked for privacy.
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Russia seeks to lay siege to the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. China lays out its economic and policy agenda for the year ahead. And, nearly 200 countries reach a landmark deal on the high seas.
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Russia seeks to lay siege to the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. China lays out its economic and policy agenda for the year ahead. And, nearly 200 countries reach a landmark deal on the high seas.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CULTA, Maryland's top producer of craft cannabis, today announced a partnership with Old Pal. Founded in 2018, Old Pal is a multi-state cannabis lifestyle brand that's focused on offering quality products and trusted consistency. The company focuses on value and targets consumers that are specifically looking for high-quality, fairly priced cannabis products.
"Old Pal has a proven track record of making cannabis accessible and we're excited to find new partners to serve every need of the Maryland medical patient community," said Allison Siegel, CEO at CULTA. "We believe our fresh flower and their easy-to-dose design are a winning combination."
Currently available in eight states, including Maryland, Old Pal focuses primarily on producing high-quality, beautiful cannabis at a price point that isn't cost-prohibitive to the general public. Once the Old Pal founders began to feel pushed out of a market that was only getting more expensive, the concept of Old Pal's always affordable flower was officially born.
"Our partnership with CULTA is the first time our cannabis will be available to medical cannabis patients in Maryland," said Rusty Wilenkin, CEO at Old Pal. "Through this partnership, Maryland patients will have exclusive access to Old Pal's flower and our Ready to Roll packs are a great introduction to our ethos."
As part of the Old Pal x CULTA partnership, CULTA will release a 14g Ready to Roll bag. These convenient packs have everything a medical patient needs to roll their own cannabis. Each kit will include 14g of high-quality, pre-ground cannabis, hemp rolling papers, and a crutch. The packs are resealable so patients can keep their medication fresh and are available in indica, sativa, and hybrid. And, true to the Old Pal mission statement, the Ready to Roll bags are competitively priced.
"This is actually my favorite Old Pal product," said Wilenkin. "So it only makes sense that this is the product we'd go to market with in Maryland. Our pre-ground flower is great for so many reasons. The flower is coarsely ground and easy to use, especially for patients with arthritis since there's no need to use a grinder. We're excited for new patients in Maryland to try our products."
Beginning in August, medical patients can find Old Pal products at CULTA's Baltimore dispensary, in addition to various partner dispensaries throughout Maryland.
In addition to Old Pal, CULTA has ongoing strategic partnerships with other popular companies in the cannabis space, including Cookies and Robhots, and is constantly seeking new opportunities for growth in their partnership vertical.
Born in 2015, CULTA is Maryland's premier craft quality producer of cannabis flower and cannabis extracts. We are proud and passionate cultivators, scientists, activists, musicians and global citizens. We believe in the power of cannabis to heal and for cannabis to be the catalyst for a long overdue conversation about drug reform. For many who have quietly battled chronic conditions with cannabis, it is more than a plant, it's life saving medicine and a lifestyle. To learn more, please visit www.Culta.io.
Old Pal is a multi-state lifestyle cannabis brand focused on providing value to consumers by offering quality products and trusted consistency. The brand is available through superior and dependable production and distribution through strategic partnerships within the industry. With the incorporation of culture-focused design and marketing, Old Pal has defined a much-needed new space within the industry; curating an accessible lifestyle beyond cannabis culture via brand efforts and soft goods line, Old Pal Provisions.
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APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A few Appleton residents say they’ve been contacted by the mayor of Appleton, but the mayor says he isn’t reaching out.
“Specifically, the text says ‘this is Jake and I have a question for you about the city of Appleton or something like that,” said Jake Woodford Mayor of Appleton.
Some people in Appleton have gotten text messages from what looks like Appleton’s Mayor Jake Woodford, but it is not really the mayor.
“No, we didn’t send those out, I didn’t send this out, the city is not conducting a survey right now so I suspect that this is some sort of scam or fraudulent activity,” explained Mayor Woodford.
The text messages have a link attached to them and ask people to share their thoughts on different issues in the city, but Mayor Woodford thinks whoever is behind the fraud wants to steal personal information.
“Often times these are phishing attacks that try to get people to click on a link or provide personal information, and often times what they’ll do is use a trusted or known connection to try to trick people into participating, clicking the link and providing information,” stated Woodford.
The real Mayor Woodford is asking anyone who gets a text message to ignore it and block the number. He also said the city would not try to contact the public through text messages.
“Don’t click on links from people that you don’t know or if you’re not expecting to get contacted don’t click on links. From the city’s perspective, if the city is going to be asking for information or conducting a survey, we will communicate with the public across multiple channels to let people know that we are doing that survey, that we are doing that work,” explained Woodford.
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The Kitchen is moving next to Selland Market Cafe on Broadway in Sacramento
The Kitchen is moving next to Selland Market Cafe on Broadway in Sacramento
INVESTIGATIONS. MEANWHILE BIG CHANGE IS COMING , A FOR ONE OF SACRAMENTO’S MOST IT’S ACCLAIMED RESTAURANTS. THE OWNERS OF THE KITCHEN WILL BE MOVING FROM FROM A LOCATION TUCKED AWAY OFF OF HURLEY WAY, NEAR HOWE AVENUE. -- WAY NEAR HOWE AVENUE TO LAND PARK ON BROADWAY NEAR NINTH STREET. THE KITCHEN IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE SELLAND FAMILY, IT OPENED IN IT’S CURRENT LOCATION BACK IN 1993, AND EARNED MICHELIN STARS IN 2019, 2021, AND THIS YEAR. ITS NEW LOCATION WILL PUT IT NEXT DOOR TO A SELLAND MARKET CA
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The Kitchen is moving next to Selland Market Cafe on Broadway in Sacramento
A big change is coming for The Kitchen, one of the Sacramento area's award-winning restaurants. The owners of The Kitchen, Selland Family Restaurants, will move the restaurant from a location tucked away off of Hurley Way near Howe Avenue to Sacramento's Land Park area on Broadway near 9th Street. The Kitchen opened its current location back in 1993 and earned its latest Michelin star this year. It also scored a star in 2021 and 2019. The new location will put it next to a Selland Market Cafe. The plan is to open the new location next July.
A big change is coming for The Kitchen, one of the Sacramento area's award-winning restaurants.
The owners of The Kitchen, Selland Family Restaurants, will move the restaurant from a location tucked away off of Hurley Way near Howe Avenue to Sacramento's Land Park area on Broadway near 9th Street.
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The Kitchen opened its current location back in 1993 and earned its latest Michelin star this year. It also scored a star in 2021 and 2019.
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Which flannel bed sheets are best?
The warmth of flannel sheets is well-known, and some people sleep better in the winter with warm flannel sheets. Plenty of options are available when it comes to flannel sheets, including those that are luxurious and breathable.
For high-quality and soft, 100% cotton flannel bed sheets, Ruvanti 100% Cotton 4-Piece Flannel Sheets is a smart choice.
What to know before you buy flannel bed sheets
Fabric
Different types of bed sheets offer varying levels of comfort, durability and cost. For sheet sets, cotton is popular in all segments of the bedding market. Microfiber sheets are affordable and soft because they are made of extremely fine polyester fibers. Unlike traditional polyester fabric, microfiber is less likely to pill. Those with sensitive skin shouldn’t choose polyester since it is less breathable than cotton. Between 200-400 threads are typically considered to be the most desirable thread count for sheets; texture tends to be rougher for thread counts under 180.
What is flannel?
Cotton, wool, or synthetic fibers are all used to make different types of flannel. Flannel refers to the design rather than the materials used to create the fabric. Any fabric that follows the standard flannel patterns is considered to be flannel. This means there are many kinds of fabrics with fuzzy finishes, including fleece, which comes in a variety of colors and patterns that are considered flannel.
Flannel sheet benefits
Generally, both sides of flannel sheets have a brushed nap that make the fabric extra soft. Flannel sheets that are brushed on the surface also trap body heat, yet still allow air to reach the skin. In the cold months, flannel sheets are ideal because of their soft, cozy feel against the skin. Combining cotton and man-made fibers in flannel results in sheets with a longer lifespan than if made from cotton alone. During the manufacturing process, while using a plain or twill weave, microcells are formed that trap air. Microcells are also responsible for keeping the fabric soft. A flannel sheet set produced with this manufacturing process is usually very absorbent, so it can wick away moisture from the body.
What to look for in a quality flannel bed sheet
100% cotton flannel bed sheet
Cotton is blended with other fibers and materials to create various products and can be turned into flannel. The difference between cotton and flannel is that cotton is a plant, while flannel is a style. Sheets made from 100% cotton are lightweight and breathable, which will appeal to many shoppers. In addition to allowing the skin to breathe more easily, cotton fabrics also feel drier than synthetic fibers.
Polyester blends
In flannel bed sheets, cotton and polyester blends are common. Fibers of cotton are strengthened by the addition of polyester. In addition to creating a durable sheet, this process results in large amounts of fiber clusters. The polyester in blended sheets sticks together and generates static electricity. Since cotton and polyester blends stick together, cotton-polyester sheets are prone to forming prickly pills.
Microfiber
Micro-flannel is cheaper than cotton flannel, as most synthetic sheets are. Polyester synthetic fibers are very strong and durable, which is why they are used in yarns. Micro-flannel sheets maintain their velvety feel longer than cotton flannel sheets because they don’t break as easily as cotton fibers. Due to their increased number of thin filaments, microfiber yarns feel softer than cotton flannel. By brushing the microfiber base fabric, millions upon millions of these filaments are raised, making the sheet feel extremely smooth.
How much you can expect to spend on flannel bed sheets
The cost of high-quality cotton flannel bed sheets will be higher than that of microfiber synthetic flannel sheets. Depending on the size and material, flannel bed sheets can cost anywhere from $25-$100 dollars.
Flannel bed sheet FAQ
What is organic cotton?
A. In organic cotton, no pesticides or harmful chemicals are used, and it is made from natural seeds. This makes organic cotton products safer for skin. The traditional method of growing cotton in the same soil repeatedly leads to soil degradation, the loss of nutrients and unhealthy crops, which makes organic cotton better for the earth.
Which are warmer: fleece or flannel bed sheets?
A. Typically made from man-made materials, fleece is a knit fabric. Fabrics like fleece are created by wrapping threads around one another, resulting in a thicker fabric. As a result of its ability to trap heat better, fleece is commonly considered warmer than cotton or polyester flannel. The tightly woven fleece traps heat because it leaves very small spaces between threads. The result is a heavier and more insulated product than flannel. Some may find this ideal, while others may find it uncomfortable.
What’s the best flannel bed sheet to buy?
Top flannel bed sheet
Ruvanti 100% Cotton 4 Piece Flannel Sheets
What you need to know: A flat and fitted sheet that is lightweight, 100% cotton with a deep pocket fit secured with elastic stitching.
What you’ll love: The material is soft, warm, breathable, moisture wicking and washes well because it is durable and fade resistant.
What you should consider: Double-check sizing chart before ordering to assure the deep pocket fit will work for the mattress size.
Where to buy: Amazon
Top flannel bed sheet for the money
Eddie Bauer Flannel Collection
What you need to know: A set of pre-shrunk 100% cotton premium cotton plaid sheets with two matching pillowcases.
What you’ll love: The sheets are brushed three times for extra softness, making them cozy and warm, perfect for warm sleepers and cold climates.
What you should consider: These sheets must be washed carefully according to directions to avoid damage such as fraying.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
Thread Count 100% Cotton Double Brushed Flannel Sheet Set
What you need to know: This set of 170-gram cotton flannel sheets and pillowcases are soft and breathable.
What you’ll love: The cotton is brushed on both sides making the sheets feel comfortable.
What you should consider: Expect a great deal of lint when washing and drying these sheets.
Where to buy: Amazon
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NEW YORK, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) between March 10, 2021 and March 16, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 19, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Tupperware securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Tupperware class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12606 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 May 19, 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, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (1) Tupperware did not disclose its serious issues with internal controls; (2) Tupperware's financial statements, from its 2020 Annual Report to the present, included misstatements, particularly as it related to the Company's accounting for income taxes; (3) as a result, Tupperware would need to restate its previously filed financial statements for certain periods; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about its 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 Tupperware class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12606 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.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion concluded their fourth day of deliberations Monday by reviewing almost 1,200 text messages and several videos and photos seized from two of their cellphones.
Some of the videos and photos showed the defendants flashing fistfuls of $100 bills hours after the June 18, 2018, shooting of XXXTentacion outside a suburban Fort Lauderdale motorcycle dealership. He was killed by two armed robbers who stole $50,000 he was carrying in a Louis Vuitton bag.
There was also a photo of a story from a news website about the shooting, photos from shopping and dating apps, an apparently random photo of then-first lady Melania Trump, videos of one defendant in a pedicab with a woman and a Father’s Day greeting.
The jurors made their request in the afternoon, asking to see the data from the phones of alleged shooter Michael Boatwright, 28, and the accused getaway driver and ringleader Dedrick Williams, 26, from the day before and day of the shooting.
Williams sent and received more than 950 text messages during that time and Boatwright had more than 200. Jurors had to crowd near a projection screen at the front of the courtroom to read them; they could not be read from the gallery.
The jurors did not ask for any data from the phones of alleged second gunman Trayvon Newsome, 24, or alleged co-conspirator Robert Allen, 26. Allen testified against his former friends after pleading guilty last year to second-degree murder.
Boatwright, Williams and Newsome are charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery and face mandatory life sentences if convicted. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty. The jurors have deliberated about 15 hours since getting the case late Wednesday at the end of four-weeks of testimony. Deliberations will resume Tuesday.
XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, had just left Riva Motorsports, where he had been looking at motorcycles to purchase, when his BMW was blocked by an SUV that swerved in front.
Surveillance video showed that two masked gunmen emerged and confronted the 20-year-old rapper at the driver’s window, and one shot him repeatedly. They then grabbed the bag with the money, got back into the SUV and sped away. The friend was not harmed.
Allen testified that the men set out that day to commit robberies and went to the motorcycle shop to buy Williams a mask. There they spotted the rapper and decided to make him their target. Allen and Williams went inside the shop to confirm it was him.
They then went back to the SUV they had rented, waited for XXXTentacion to emerge and ambushed him, according to testimony. Prosecutors said surveillance video from the dealership, cellphone data and the videos of the men flashing money ties them to the shooting.
The men’s attorneys said Allen is lying and that their DNA was not found on the artist. Attorneys for some of the men said that while the money-flashing videos were “stupid,” they don’t prove their clients were actually involved in the shooting and robbery.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, September 4, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
225 PM CDT Sun Sep 4 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wise,
southwestern Denton, northeastern Parker and northwestern Tarrant
Counties through 300 PM CDT...
At 224 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eagle Mountain, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort Worth, Haltom City, Weatherford, Saginaw, White Settlement,
Azle, River Oaks, Sansom Park, Lake Worth, Eagle Mountain, and
surrounding areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
If on or near Eagle Mountasin Lake, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 3317 9766 3317 9727 3273 9728 3274 9768
TIME...MOT...LOC 1924Z 349DEG 11KT 3291 9740
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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Company Makes the Newsweek List for Second Consecutive Year
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products, announced today it has been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023 by Newsweek. It is the second time MSA has been recognized on this list.
The annual list, compiled by Newsweek and its partner Statista, highlights organizations spanning 14 industries that strive to be good corporate citizens. The recognized companies were selected from a list of candidates that include the top 2,000 public companies headquartered in the United States, based on revenue.
"Helping to protect people at work has been the single focus of MSA Safety for more than a century," said Stephanie Sciullo, MSA Safety Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Affairs. "It's what inspires our people to design, deliver and manufacture the world's leading safety solutions that help to protect the people who put their trust in the MSA brand. This is 'purpose at work,'" she said.
Ms. Sciullo noted that MSA's corporate social responsibility framework focuses on three key pillars: the company's products, its people and the planet.
MSA's annual CSR Report, which can be accessed here, details MSA's ongoing efforts and progress against the company's CSR goals, including investments in products, solutions and services that reimagine the next generation of worker safety. It also outlines the company's programs around environmental sustainability, talent and diversity, equity and inclusion, and various risk reduction programs, such as building supply chain resiliency.
"The companies that consistently improve in these areas are the ones that will have the greatest level of success going forward, because each of these programs help to build a better, more resilient business model," said Nish Vartanian, MSA Safety Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Most of all, our mission instills an incredible sense of pride among our global workforce."
The Newsweek recognition is the most recent accolade the company received. In 2022, Forbes identified MSA Safety nationally as one of America's best employers for diversity.
Regionally, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette named MSA as a Top Workplace in the large company category, representing the ninth time the company has earned that distinction. MSA was also individually recognized by the Post-Gazette with a special award for "Meaningfulness," reflecting the sentiments MSA employees expressed with regard to their work and being part of something meaningful for society.
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and the military. MSA's core products include self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall protection devices. With 2021 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its revenue from outside North America. For more information visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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(Bloomberg)—Chicago received its first group of immigrants sent by the governor of Texas, following previous bus drop-offs in New York and Washington in a protest against the Biden administration’s border policies.
The migrants were dropped off at Union Station on Wednesday evening, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement. A spokesperson for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the approximately 60 migrants will be welcomed by the city and treated with “dignity and respect.”
Abbott, a Republican first elected to his post in 2015, has made cracking down on undocumented immigration a prominent part of his re-election campaign, and has already sent thousands of migrants to what he calls “sanctuary cities.” He blames President Joe Biden’s administration for the surge in crossings and chaos along the border. | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-gets-first-migrants-sent-texas-governor-greg-abbott | 2022-09-01 16:09:55 | 0 | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-gets-first-migrants-sent-texas-governor-greg-abbott |
NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skillr, the iOS app for affordable one-on-one pay by-the-minute instant VidChats™ with live pros on thousands of everyday topics such as homework help, language lessons and interpretation, astrology and horoscope, and fitness, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with MediOrbis.
MediOrbis will utilize Skillr App as an engagement platform, thereby providing instant live telemedicine services to Skillr App's users including general telemedicine, urgent care, medical weight loss, and expert medical opinions.
Cassel Shapiro, CEO of Skillr, commented, "We are empowering MediOrbis to leverage Skillr App to reach and provide telemedicine services to a new and growing audience, our consumer base."
"In turn, we are delighted to add telemedicine professionals to our marketplace as we expand the types of specialists with whom our consumers may affordably and instantly VidChat anytime."
Jonathan Wiesen, Chief Medical Officer and Cofounder of MediOrbis, stated, "We look forward to leveraging Skillr App's technology platform to provide yet another avenue to improve access to care and enable the provision of much needed telemedicine services to individuals worldwide."
Skillr App is endeavoring to publicly launch telemedicine this quarter.
About MediOrbis
MediOrbis is a multi-specialty telemedicine practice and telehealth company that is transforming the way healthcare is provided worldwide. MediOrbis delivers expert services in virtually any field of medicine, clinical care or diagnostics. Recognized for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, MediOrbis is shattering the barriers of traditional medicine and extending the reach of clinical care and chronic care management to its global customer base.
About Skillr App
Skillr App on iOS has live pros with whom you instantly VidChat one on one about thousands of topics that interest you ranging from the educational to personal and professional, all at affordable pay by-the-minute rates.
About Skillr
Manhattan-based Skillr, Inc., is a developer of software solutions addressing business and social opportunities in education technology and the digital gig economy.
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Musk reinstates suspended journalists on Twitter after poll
Elon Musk has reinstated the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended Thursday without warning.
Individual reporters with The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Voice of America and other news agencies saw their accounts go dark Thursday.
Musk tweeted late Friday that the company would lift the suspensions following the results of a public poll on the site. The poll showed 58.7% of respondents favored a move to immediately unsuspend accounts over 41.3% who said the suspensions should be lifted in seven days.
The company has not explained why the accounts were taken down. But Musk took to Twitter on Thursday night to accuse journalists of sharing private information about his whereabouts, which he described as "basically assassination coordinates." He provided no evidence for that claim.
Many advertisers abandoned Twitter over content moderation questions after Musk acquired it in October, and he now risks a rupture with media organizations, which are among the most active on the platform.
In this photo illustration, the Elon Musk Twitter account seen displayed on a smartphone and Twitter logo in the background. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Most of the accounts were back early Saturday. One exception was Business Insider's Linette Lopez, who was suspended after the other journalists, also with no explanation, she told The Associated Press.
Lopez published a series of articles between 2018 and 2021 highlighting what she called dangerous Tesla manufacturing shortcomings.
Shortly before being suspended, she said she had posted court-related documents to Twitter that included a 2018 Musk email address. That address is not current, Lopez said, because "he changes his email every few weeks."
On Tuesday, she posted a 2019 story about Tesla troubles, commenting, "Now, just like then, most of @elonmusk’s wounds are self inflicted."
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The same day, she cited reports that Musk was reneging on severance for laid-off Twitter employees, threatening workers who talk to the media and refusing to make rent payments. Lopez described his actions as "classic Elon-going-for-broke behavior."
Alarm over the suspensions extended beyond media circles to the United Nations, which was reconsidering its involvement in Twitter.
The move sets "a dangerous precedent at a time when journalists all over the world are facing censorship, physical threats and even worse," U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
The reporters' suspensions followed Musk’s decision Wednesday to permanently ban an account that automatically tracked the flights of his private jet using publicly available data. That also led Twitter to change its rules for all users to prohibit the sharing of another person’s current location without their consent.
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Several of the reporters suspended Thursday night had been writing about the new policy and Musk's rationale for imposing it, which involved his allegations about a stalking incident he said affected his family Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
The official Twitter account for Mastodon, a decentralized alternative social network where many Twitter users are fleeing, was also banned. The reason was unclear, though it had tweeted about the jet-tracking account. Twitter also began preventing users from posting links to Mastodon accounts, in some cases flagging them as potential malware.
"This is of course a bald-faced lie," cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs posted.
Explaining the reporter bans, Musk tweeted, "Same doxxing rules apply to ‘journalists’ as to everyone else."
He later added: "Criticizing me all day long is totally fine, but doxxing my real-time location and endangering my family is not."
" Doxxing " refers to disclosing someone’s identity, address, phone number or other personal details that violate their privacy and could bring harm.
The Washington Post’s executive editor, Sally Buzbee, said technology reporter Drew Harwell "was banished without warning, process or explanation" following the publication of accurate reporting about Musk.
CNN said in a statement that "the impulsive and unjustified suspension of a number of reporters, including CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan, is concerning but not surprising."
"Twitter’s increasing instability and volatility should be of incredible concern for everyone who uses Twitter," the statement added.
Another suspended journalist, Matt Binder of the technology news outlet Mashable, said he was banned Thursday night immediately after sharing a screenshot that O’Sullivan had posted before his own suspension.
The screenshot showed a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department sent earlier Thursday to multiple media outlets, including the AP, about how it was in touch with Musk's representatives about the alleged stalking incident.
Binder said he did not share any location data or any links to the jet-tracking account or other location-tracking accounts.
"I have been highly critical of Musk but never broke any of Twitter’s listed policies," Binder said in an email.
The suspensions come as Musk makes major changes to content moderation on Twitter. He has tried, through the release of selected company documents dubbed "The Twitter Files," to claim the platform suppressed right-wing voices under its previous leaders.
RELATED: Twitter's ex-head of safety reportedly flees Bay Area following attacks from Musk
He has promised to let free speech reign and has reinstated high-profile accounts that previously broke Twitter's rules against hateful conduct or harmful misinformation. He has also said he would suppress negativity and hate by depriving some accounts of "freedom of reach."
Opinion columnist Bari Weiss, who tweeted out some of "The Twitter Files," called for the suspended journalists to be reinstated.
"The old regime at Twitter governed by its own whims and biases and it sure looks like the new regime has the same problem," she tweeted "I oppose it in both cases."
If the suspensions lead to the exodus of media organizations that are highly active on Twitter, the platform would be changed at the fundamental level, said Lou Paskalis, longtime marketing and media executive and former Bank of America head of global media.
CBS briefly shut down its activity on Twitter in November due to "uncertainty" about new management, but media organizations have largely remained on the platform.
"We all know news breaks on Twitter ... and to now go after journalists really saws at the main foundational tent pole of Twitter," Paskalis said. "Driving journalists off Twitter is the biggest self-inflicted wound I can think of."
The suspensions may be the biggest red flag yet for advertisers, Paskalis said, some of which had already cut their spending on Twitter over uncertainty about the direction Musk is taking the platform.
This video grab taken from a video posted on the Twitter account of billionaire Tesla chief Elon Musk on October 26, 2022 shows himself carrying a sink as he enters the Twitter headquarters in San Francisco. (Photo by -/Twitter account of Elon Musk/A
"It is an overt demonstration of what advertisers fear the most — retribution for an action that Elon doesn’t agree with," he added.
On Thursday night, Twitter's Spaces conference chat went down shortly after Musk abruptly signed out of a session hosted by a journalist during which he had been questioned about the reporters' ousting. Musk later tweeted that Spaces had been taken offline to deal with a "Legacy bug." Late Friday, Spaces returned.
Advertisers are also monitoring the potential loss of Twitter users. Twitter is projected to lose 32 million users over the next two years, according to a forecast by Insider Intelligence, which cited technical issues and the return of accounts banned for offensive posts.
Meanwhile, some Twitter alternatives are gaining momentum.
Mastodon on Friday had more than 6 million users, nearly double the 3.4 million it had on the day Musk took ownership of Twitter. On many of the thousands of confederated networks in the open-source Mastodon platform, administrators and users solicited donations as disaffected Twitter users strained computing resources. Many of the networks, known as "instances," are crowd-funded. The platform is designed to be ad-free. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/musk-reinstates-suspended-journalists-twitter-poll | 2022-12-17 17:52:32 | 1 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/musk-reinstates-suspended-journalists-twitter-poll |
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was projected to lose its majority despite getting the most seats in the final round of parliamentary elections Sunday, while the far-right National Rally appeared to have made big gains.
The projections, which are based on partial results, say Macron’s candidates would win between 230 and 250 seats — much less than the 289 required to have a straight majority at the National Assembly, France’s most powerful house of parliament.
The situation, which is highly unusual in France, is expected to make Macron’s political maneuvering difficult if the projections are borne out.
A new coalition — made up of the hard left, the Socialists and the Greens — is expected to become the main opposition force with about 140 to 160 seats.
The National Rally is projected to register a huge surge with potentially more than 80 seats, up from eight before. Polling was held nationwide to select the 577 members of the National Assembly.
The strong performance of both the National Rally and the leftist coalition called Nupes, led by hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, is expected to make it harder for Macron to implement the agenda he was reelected on in May, including tax cuts and raising France’s retirement age from 62 to 65.
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said the “unprecedented” situation “is a risk to our country faced with challenges at the national level as well as at the international scale.”
“As the central force in that new Assembly … we will work, as of tomorrow, to build an action-oriented majority,” she said.
“There’s no alternative but gathering to guarantee our country some stability and lead the necessary reforms,” she added.
Borne, who herself won a seat in western France, suggested Macron’s centrist alliance will seek to get support from lawmakers from diverse political forces to find “good compromises.”
The National Rally’s leader, Marine Le Pen, who lost to Macron in the presidential election, was reelected as MP in her stronghold of Hénin-Beaumont, in northern France.
“The Macron adventure has reached its end,” Le Pen said. The group of National Rally lawmakers “will be by far the biggest of the history of our political family.”
Acting National Rally president Jordan Bardella compared his party’s showing to a “tsunami.” “Tonight’s message is that the French people made from Emmanuel Macron a minority president,” he said on TF1 television.
“It’s the electoral failure of the ‘Macronie’,” Mélenchon said, criticizing “a moral failure of those people who lectured everyone non-stop and said they would block the far-right, and the main result is that they reinforced it.
Macron’s government will still have the ability to rule, but only by bargaining with legislators. The centrists could try to negotiate on a case by case basis with lawmakers from the center-left and from the conservative party — with the goal of preventing opposition lawmakers from being numerous enough to reject the proposed measures.
The government could also occasionally use a special measure provided by the French Constitution to adopt a law without a vote.
Government spokesperson Olivia Grégoire said on France 2 television that “we’ve known better evenings.”
“This is a disappointing top position, but still a top position,” she said.
“We are holding out a helping hand to all those who are OK to make that country move forward,” she said, notably referring to The Republicans party, which is expected to have less seats than the far-right.
A similar situation happened in 1988 under Socialist President Francois Mitterrand, who then had to seek support from the Communists or the centrists to pass laws.
These parliamentary elections have once again largely been defined by voter apathy — with over half the electorate staying home.
Audrey Paillet, 19, who cast her ballot in Boussy-Saint-Antoine in southeastern Paris, was saddened that so few people turned out.
“Some people have fought to vote. It is too bad that most of the young people don’t do that,” she said.
Macron had made a powerfully choreographed plea to voters earlier this week from the tarmac ahead of a trip to Romania and Ukraine, warning that an inconclusive election, or hung parliament, would put the nation in danger.
“In these troubled times, the choice you’ll make this Sunday is more crucial than ever,” he said Tuesday, with the presidential plane waiting starkly in the background ahead of a visit to French troops stationed near Ukraine. “Nothing would be worse than adding French disorder to the world’s disorder,” he said.
Some voters agreed, and argued against choosing candidates on the political extremes who have been gaining popularity. Others argued that the French system, which grants broad power to the president, should give more voice to the multi-faceted parliament and function with more checks on the presidential Elysee palace and its occupant.
“I’m not afraid to have a National Assembly that’s more split up among different parties. I’m hoping for a regime that’s more parliamentarian and less presidential, like you can have in other countries,” said Simon Nouis, an engineer voting in southern Paris.
At the Nupes’ headquarters in Paris on Sunday evening, Pierre Migozzi, a leftist supporter, said the results show French politics have been rekindled.
“There is a divide between people who want to guarantee the established order (Macron), people against free-market policies who want a new world turned toward the youth (Nupes), and people who recognize themselves in the National Rally’s motto of being the party of the people,” he said.
The 26-year-old, who grew up in central France, expressed concern about the far-right’s results, saying the National Rally “is not an answer” to the issues of France’s suburbs and rural areas.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For a year, U.S. officials have been saying that taking out a terrorist threat in Afghanistan with no American troops on the ground would be difficult but not impossible. Last weekend, the U.S. did just that — killing al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri with a CIA drone strike.
Other high-profile airstrikes in the past had inadvertently killed innocent civilians. In this case, the U.S. carefully chose to use a type of Hellfire missile that greatly minimized the chance of other casualties. Although U.S. officials have not publicly confirmed which variant of the Hellfire was used, experts and others familiar with counterterrorism operations said a likely option was the highly secretive Hellfire R9X — know by various nicknames, including the “knife bomb” or the “flying Ginsu.”
That potential use of the R9X, said Klon Kitchen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a former intelligence analyst, suggests the U.S. wanted to kill al-Zawahri with “limited likelihood of collateral death and destruction and for other relevant political reasons.”
A look at the Hellfire, and how al-Zawahri likely was killed:
WHAT IS A HELLFIRE MISSILE?
Originally designed as an anti-tank missile in the 1980s, the Hellfire has been used by military and intelligence agencies over the last two decades to strike targets in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and elsewhere.
The precision-guided missiles can be mounted on helicopters and unmanned drones and are used widely in combat around the world. More than 100,000 Hellfire missiles have been sold to the U.S. and other countries, according to Ryan Brobst, an analyst at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a Washington think tank.
“It can do enough damage to destroy most targets such as vehicles and buildings while not doing enough damage to level city blocks and cause significant civilian casualties,” Brobst said.
The U.S. military has routinely used Hellfire missiles to kill high-value targets, including a senior al-Qaida leader in Syria last year, and al-Qaida propagandist Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen in 2011.
WHAT KILLED AL-ZAWAHRI?
The U.S. had multiple options for the attack. It could have used a traditional Hellfire, a bomb dropped from a manned aircraft, or a far more risky assault by ground forces. U.S. Navy SEALs, for example, flew into Pakistan on helicopters and took out Osama bin Laden in a raid.
In this case, the CIA opted for a drone strike. And while the CIA generally doesn’t confirm its counterterrorism missions and closely guards information about strikes it conducts, U.S. government officials have said that two Hellfire missiles were fired at the balcony of the building where al-Zawahri was living in Kabul.
Online images of the building show damage to the balcony, where the U.S. says al-Zawahri was, but the rest of the house is standing and not badly damaged.
Unlike other models of the Hellfire, the R9X doesn’t carry an explosive payload. Instead, it has a series of six rotating blades that emerge on its final approach to a target, Kitchen said. “One of their utilities is in opening up vehicles and other obstructions to get to the target without having to use an explosive warhead,” he said.
AVOIDING CIVILIAN CASUALTIES
U.S. officials and experts made clear this week that avoiding civilian casualties was a crucial element in the choice of weapon.
Less than a year ago, a U.S. drone strike — using a more conventional Hellfire missile — struck a white Toyota Corolla sedan in a Kabul neighborhood and killed 10 civilians around and near the car, including seven children. In the midst of the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan, American forces believed there were explosives in the car and that it posed an imminent threat to troops on the ground. It was, military leaders said, a “tragic mistake”
One former U.S. official said the likely choice of an R9X is an example of the administration’s effort to find ways to minimize collateral damage and prevent the loss of innocent life. That missile is a very accurate weapon that strikes in a very small area, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss counterterrorism operations.
An administration official said Monday that the U.S. investigated the construction of the house where al-Zawahri was staying in order to ensure that the operation could be done without threatening the structural integrity of the building and also minimizing the risks of killing civilians, including members of his family who were in other parts of the house.
The choice of missile is ultimately one part of reducing the possibility of killing civilians or causing other collateral damage.
“I would say this is by far a lower-risk option,” said Tom Karako, an expert on missile defense at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies. Using the Hellfire, he said, “reflects a high degree of caution as opposed to a riskiness.”
IS THE US PROVIDING UKRAINE WITH DRONES THAT CAN FIRE HELLFIRE MISSILES?
No. While the U.S. has delivered billions of dollars in military assistance to help Ukraine fight the invading Russian troops, it is wary of providing weapons that could fire deep into Russia, potentially escalating the conflict or drawing the U.S. into the war.
As a result, the U.S. so far has not provided Hellfire missiles or drones that could fire them. Instead, the U.S. has delivered smaller, so-called kamikaze drones, such as the Switchblade and Phoenix Ghost, which instead of firing missiles, explode when they hit a target. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-exactly-was-the-missile-that-killed-al-qaidas-leader/ | 2022-08-03 19:36:19 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-exactly-was-the-missile-that-killed-al-qaidas-leader/ |
DUBAI, UAE, March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WatchMaestro, one of Dubai's leading pre-owned watch dealers, has announced the addition of a wide selection of Rolex watches to their collection.
Known for the quintessential design and top-notch materials, Rolex watches are amongst the most desired timepieces in the world. To cater to the requirements of avid watch collectors, WatchMaestro has made a substantial effort in sourcing the most exclusive Rolex watches from around the world.
If you are looking to invest in an exquisite watch by Rolex, WatchMaestro has a great selection of watches to choose from. The company has invested a considerable amount of its resources and effort to ensure the availability of the top Rolex watches in Dubai.
Rolex is one of the few luxury watch brands that has performed well in the pre-owned market, and has retained its value over time. This has provided an extremely lucrative opportunity for investors and other watch collectors in the region.
WatchMaestro facilitates collectors to invest in Rolex watches by offering a wide variety of choices. Their showroom, located at Concord Tower, Media City, Dubai allows you the chance to get a first-hand look at their collection of Rolex watches. For investors present in the UAE, this is a great opportunity to grab, considering the pre-owned prices in the region.
There are several models of Rolex watches available at WatchMaestro. Here are some of the exclusive models to look out for.
- Rolex Sky Dweller Rose Gold Chocolate Dial Reference no. 326935
- Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Everose Gold Oysterflex bracelet Reference no. 116515LN
- Rolex Yacht-Master II 44mm Steel Reference no. 116680
- Rolex Submariner Hulk Reference no. 116610LV
- Rolex Oyster Perpetual Tiffany Turquoise Blue dial Reference no. 124300
- Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi Reference no.
WatchMaestro is a reputed pre-owned watch dealer based in Dubai, UAE. The company specializes in buying and selling exclusive luxury watches. Their team of watch experts focus on sourcing authentic timepieces and selling them at the most attractive prices. Of all the leading watch brands available in their collection, Rolex watches are the ones that they specialize in.
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Report: Musk proposes to proceed with Twitter takeover
(AP) - Trading in shares of Twitter was halted after the stock spiked on reports that Elon Musk would proceed with his $44 billion deal to buy the company after months of legal battles.
The news, based on anonymous sources, was first reported by Bloomberg News.
Musk offered to buy the San Francisco company at $54.20. Shares jumped nearly 13% to $47.95 before trading stopped.
According to the report Tuesday, Musk sent a letter to Twitter offering to complete the deal, which already has shareholder approval, at the original price.
Twitter did not immediately respond to messages for comment on Tuesday.
The trial seeking to compel Musk to buy Twitter is set to start in Delaware Chancery Court on Oct. 17.
Musk’s argument for winning the case — and thus walking away from the deal — has largely rested on his allegation that Twitter misrepresented how it measures the magnitude of “spam bot” accounts that are useless to advertisers. But most legal experts believed he faced an uphill battle in convincing Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, the court’s head judge, that something changed since the April merger agreement that justifies terminating the deal.
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Ancient volcanic eruptions on the moon could provide an unexpected resource for future lunar explorers: water.
Between 2 billion and 4 billion years ago, the moon was a volcanic hotspot. Tens of thousands of volcanoes were erupting on the surface, releasing hundreds of thousands of square miles of lava across the lunar surface.
This activity created massive rivers and lakes of lava similar to features in modern-day Hawaii, but on a much grander scale.
"They dwarf almost all of the eruptions on Earth," said Paul Hayne, assistant professor in the department of astrophysical and planetary sciences and the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, in a statement.
Hayne is a coauthor on a new study published this month in The Planetary Science Journal about potential sources of water on the moon.
When these lunar volcanoes erupted, it's also likely they released giant clouds made of carbon monoxide and water vapor. These clouds moved around and could have created thin, temporary atmospheres.
But it's also possible that the water vapor settled on the lunar surface and formed layers of ice that may have existed in craters at the lunar poles today. These ice sheets could be between dozens and hundreds of feet thick.
"We envision it as a frost on the moon that built up over time," said lead author Andrew Wilcoski, a doctoral student in the department of astrophysical and planetary sciences and the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at CU Boulder, in a statement.
Had humans been alive on Earth when this occurred, a shadow of frost may have been visible at the border of night and day on the lunar surface, the researchers said.
As the NASA Artemis mission prepares to return humans to the moon and land at the lunar south pole for the first time later this decade, that ice could provide drinking water and serve as a resource for rocket fuel, Hayne said.
"It's possible that 5 or 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) below the surface, you have big sheets of ice," he said.
Past research has lent support to the idea that the moon may contain more water than previously believed. Hayne and his colleagues estimated in a 2020 study that nearly 6,000 square miles (15,540 square kilometers) of the lunar north and south poles could retain ice.
The study was included in a NASA announcement that year about discovering water on the moon.
Scientists have been trying to figure out where the water originated, which led the researchers to the volcano theory. They imagined the water vapor clouds forming like frost on the lunar surface, similar to the way it forms on Earth after a cold night.
Wilcoski and Hayne teamed up with Margaret Landis, a research associate at CU Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, to model what the moon was like a few billion years ago.
At the time, the moon was experiencing a volcanic eruption about every 22,000 years. The team calculated that 41% of the water vapor released during the eruptions could then form ice on the lunar surface.
That's about 18 quadrillion pounds (8.2 quadrillion kilograms) of volcanic water -- more water than the current level of Lake Michigan -- turning into lunar ice, according to the study. The thick polar ice caps may have even once been visible from Earth.
"The atmospheres escaped over about 1,000 years, so there was plenty of time for ice to form," Wilcoski said.
While most of that ice may still exist on the moon today, it is likely buried beneath several feet of lunar regolith, or dust.
"We really need to drill down and look for it," Wilcoski said.
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Employees Rate Trusted Leader in Drug Knowledge as a Best Place to Work
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions, announced today it has been named a Top Workplace for 2022 in central Indiana by The Indianapolis Star Top Workplaces awards program. This is the seventh consecutive year the company has been recognized with the award.
FDB is one of just 109 companies and organizations of all sizes across a 23-county region in central Indiana selected by The Indianapolis Star as Top Workplaces for 2022. While headquartered in South San Francisco, Calif., FDB also has offices in Indianapolis, Ind., in addition to Durham, N.C., the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and India.
The Indianapolis Star Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey measures 15 employee engagement culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection. FDB, a Hearst Health company, has earned the loyalty of its workforce during its more than 40-year history through its commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, and to its core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, teamwork and creativity.
"In one of the most competitive job markets in history for employers, it is gratifying to see our team members rate our company's culture and values so highly," said FDB President Bob Katter. "Our employees are our biggest asset—they appreciate being part of a dedicated team, which includes highly credentialed clinicians and knowledge specialists who are working together to advance medication decision support to better equip clinicians with the data they need to help ensure medication safety and optimal outcomes for patients."
With FDB employees' depth of experience in pharmacy, clinical workflows, and in developing and integrating drug knowledge into healthcare information systems, the company is successfully evolving medication decision support to incorporate more unique and actionable patient-specific information, such as lab results, clinical risk scores, and genetic tests. FDB has also developed new powerful analytics tools to easily identify, monitor, and customize clinical decision support (CDS), ultimately helping to improve clinician user experiences and advance CDS impact.
In March 2022, the FDB team introduced a new electronic prescribing network, FDB Vela™, to enhance the seamless flow of critical medication prescription information, benefits verification, and clinical decision support between prescribers, payers, pharmacies, and other constituents.
"We balance a people-focused culture with a rewarding mission at FDB," Katter said. "Thanks to our employees, we continue to develop creative drug knowledge solutions to meet current and emerging needs."
Learn more about careers at FDB here.
About FDB
FDB (First Databank) creates and delivers the world's most powerful drug knowledge that ignites, inspires, and illuminates critical medication decisions. We collaborate with our partners to help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and health outcomes. Our drug databases drive healthcare information systems that serve the majority of hospitals, physician practices, pharmacies, payers, and all other areas of healthcare and are used by millions of clinicians, business associates, and patients every day. For a complete look at FDB's solutions and services, please visit https://www.fdbhealth.com, or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube
About Hearst Health
The mission of Hearst Health is to help guide the most important care moments by delivering vital information into the hands of everyone who touches a person's health journey. Care guidance from Hearst Health reaches the majority of people in the U.S. The Hearst Health network includes FDB (First Databank), Zynx Health, MCG, Homecare Homebase and MHK. Hearst also holds a minority interest in the precision medicine and oncology analytics company M2Gen. Follow Hearst Health on Twitter @HearstHealth or LinkedIn @Hearst-Health.
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PITTSBURGH, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees have announced new leadership.
Vanessa Morehouse, who has been a board member for more than 11 years, will now assume the role of Foundation Chair. Greg Weimer, a board member for four years, will take over vice chair responsibilities.
Morehouse will not only serve as the Foundation Chair, but will continue her service on the Foundation's Executive, Finance and Investment, Nominating and Marketing Committees, and as a member of the Board of Trustees at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she is active in the community, devoting much of her non-profit and personal time to pediatric behavioral health, including helping to create the Whole Child Wellness Clinic Pilot at UPMC Children's.
Prior to moving to Pittsburgh to raise her four children, Morehouse spent her early career in politics and public relations. She worked on presidential and statewide political campaigns as well as several national nonprofit organizations focused on equality and inclusion in the political arena. Morehouse earned her MBA from Boston College. As Chair, she will continue to focus on the importance of addressing the behavioral and physical health needs of all our children.
Weimer is CEO of Confluence Financial Partners, a local wealth management firm focused on Maximizing Lives and Legacy. Weimer and his family are passionate about children's health. He serves as Chair of the Foundation's Development Committee and is a member of the Executive and Finance and Investment Committees. In addition, he serves on the board of South Hills Catholic Academy and a Knight in the Order of Malta. With his leadership and development experience, Weimer eagerly looks forward to assuming the Vice Chair role and making a significant impact on the future of children's health in Pittsburgh and beyond.
"Vanessa and Greg are transitioning into their new roles at an exciting time at the Foundation," said Rachel Petrucelli, Foundation President. "With their leadership, we are poised to reach new heights in our efforts to achieve the healthy future every child deserves."
Morehouse's appointment as Foundation Chair succeeds Mark Snyder, who served in the same role from July 2020 – June 2023.
"We'd also like to take time to thank our outgoing Chair, Mark Snyder, for his impactful service with the Foundation," said Petrucelli. "Mark helped us navigate through unprecedented times and a rebranding and led us in achieving record-breaking fundraising goals. We're extremely fortunate to be recipients of his guidance and insights for years to come."
For more information on UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, visit www.givetochildrens.org.
About UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation
UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation is the catalyst that unites communities and contributors to create healthier futures for all children through life-changing care and cutting-edge research. As the sole fundraising arm of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we support their vision of being the world leader in pediatric health care, education, and discovery. The Foundation is a public charity under 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. For more information, visit www.givetochildrens.org
About UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, UPMC Children's Hospital has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. UPMC Children's is recognized consistently for its clinical, research, educational, and advocacy-related accomplishments, including ranking in the top 10 on the 2023-2024 U.S. News Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Players on the Eastdale Little League Majors All-Star team have spent nearly every day this summer hanging out with their friends on the baseball field. While that is fun in itself, this is the all-important year for them with a chance to go to the Little League World Series.
“This is a huge year for these kids, I don’t want to act like the end goal isn’t the Little League World Series,” said Coach Kevin Hathaway. “As I’ve told them from day one, we’re going to put everything we have into putting them in a position to be successful.”
Eastdale cruised through the district and state tournaments and received a bid to the southwest regional in Waco, Texas as the team to represent New Mexico. This is the last stop before the Little League World Series, and it is a heavy topic of discussion around the team.
They will however be at a slight disadvantage in Waco. While there have not been as many COVID-19 restrictions in place this season, Eastdale is still dealing with the aftermath of the past two years. Many of the teams they will face represent states that had fewer restrictions in previous years and thus have more playing experience than kids from New Mexico.
“I think that it woke us up,” outfielder Langston Leigh said. “We weren’t trying as hard I don’t think. I think we kind of took it for granted.”
Other teams in the field include little leagues from Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Louisiana. While some of these states historically produce a lot of baseball talent, the kids at Eastdale have the mindset that they are just competing against other kids that love baseball just as much as them, and they like their chances of moving on to the next round.
Some members of the team have already begun their travels to Waco, while others will make the trip later in the week. A gofundme campaign has started to help with expenses and give the kids the best experience possible.
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LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people turned out on the streets of London on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of the U.K.’s first Pride parade, filling the streets of the British capital with color.
A vibrant crowd turned out to either take part in or watch the festivities, forming a spectacle of rainbow flags, glitter and sequins. After two years of cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic, the parade came a half-century after Britain’s first march to celebrate Pride in 1972 in London.
Saturday’s procession took on a similar route to the original, starting outside Hyde Park and touring the streets towards Westminster. The London mayor’s office said that more than 1 million revelers attended the celebrations, which also included a concert in Trafalgar Square.
Chris Joell-Deshields, the director of organizers Pride in London, said “momentous” rights and freedoms had been earned since the inaugural event, “but there is more to be done”.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan hailed a “beautiful day” of “unity, visibility, equality and solidarity” as he joined in the celebrations.
More than 600 LGBTQ groups were expected to take part in the march, which was headed by members of the Gay Liberation Front from the 1972 protest.
Organizations ranging from charities to universities to the emergency services were also represented. But uniformed officers from London’s Metropolitan Police force weren’t among them, as has been the case in previous years.
The move came in response to LGBTQ campaigners raising concerns over their confidence in policing, in particular the quality of the police force’s investigation into murders carried out by serial killer Stephen Port. In 2016, Port was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of four young gay men whom he met online.
Members of the police force were able to join Saturday’s march of their own accord.
“I think the police have been sensitive to the issues raised by the community,” Khan said. “And there will be uniformed officers in and around Pride to make sure we’re all safe, to make sure this parade is a success.”
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TEL AVIV, Israel and WARSAW, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BICI Solutions, an Israeli strategic consulting with wide international connections, entered as a new investor in Airway Medix S.A. (WSE: AWM) and gradually will take over the day-to-day management of Airway Medix and its Subsidiary Biovo Technologies.
The BICI Solutions team will implement a new strategy which includes completion of Hyperform™ platform technology and expansion of Biovo's existing sales channel network, building Biovo's position as global leader in the Intensive Care and Anesthesia market sector.
Airway Medix's Cuffix™ and Oral Care™ are already distributed in four continents and a clinical trial is set to begin in the US as the cornerstone for the future introduction of Cuffix to the American market.
The COVID 19 pandemic has vastly increased worldwide demand for paradigm changing ICUs products and the entrance of BICI will enable Biovo Technologies and Airway Medix to meet the growing demand.
BICI Solutions aims to maximize Airway Medix's shareholders value through product sales expansion, completion of pipeline development and opportunistically collaborate with complementary products/companies.
"I am convinced of the potential of its unique and proprietary portfolio. I believe the current price of AWM shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange may be significantly undervalued. The intense relations of our team with investors so far show that their comprehensive education, engagement of smart capital and increase of the company's exposure to the Israeli and the US financial markets can lead to improved target valuation - with a premium for shareholders," says Shai Braitner, Founder and CEO of BICI.
About BICI:
BICI Solutions is an Israeli consulting company specializing in supporting international clients, investing, among others, in Israel. The company's team consists of business, financial and industry advisors, negotiation experts, BI experts and with over 15 years of experience in business and the public sector. BICI Solutions is also supported by external consultants with experience in the healthcare industry, the medical devices sector, and financial markets. www.bici-solutions.com.
BICI clients represent the private as well as public sector. The consultancy has been involved in recent years in several large-scale projects focused on the restructuring, recovery, funding, and management of Israeli and international enterprises.
Airway Medix S.A. (WSE: AWM) focuses on research and development work and commercialization of innovative, disposable devices for the mechanically ventilated patients in the Intensive Care Units (ICU), and for the patients in life-threatening conditions in the anesthesiology departments.
Products presented by Airway Medix address the immediate clinical needs and make up for the shortcomings in the area of currently applied medical devices. They provide the patients, their careers and healthcare financing institutions with considerable clinical and economic benefits. The Company conducts research and development work in a R&D laboratory certified according to (ISO 13485:2003 & EN ISO 13485:2012) located in Israel, www.biovo-tech.com.
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Southern alumnus, Vietnam Vet receives Medal of Honor
The following is a release from Southern University:
WASHINGTON, Dc. (WAFB) - After nearly 60 years, retired Army Col. Paris Davis, a Southern University and A&M College alumnus, has received the Medal of Honor for his courageous service in the Vietnam War.
President Joe Biden awarded Davis today at a formal ceremony at the White House. Davis was one of the first Black officers in the elite Army Green Berets.
“We salute Col. Davis for his bravery and service to our nation as he finally receives the top honor for valor,” said Dennis J. Shields, president of the Southern University System. “We are extremely proud that he is a product of Southern University and our Army ROTC program. Col. Davis’ well-documented skill set, tenacity, and pioneering spirit are further proof that our university produces top talent and productive citizens. It is truly an honor for Southern to have this connection to Col. Davis.”
Lt. Col. David Marshall, Southern’s ROTC director, who works directly with today’s cadets, echoed the sentiments.
“Today we witnessed a moment in our beloved Southern University Army ROTC history as Col. Davis received the highest military decoration,” Marshall said. “Our cadets and the world can see even more that our program here at Southern, which is in its 75th year, has the capability of producing officers of value and unwavering dedication to our country.”
Davis, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, majored in political science at Southern on an ROTC scholarship. He was commissioned as an Army reserve armor officer in 1959 and retired as a colonel in 1985. He was inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 2019. According to the U.S. Army, Davis is one of only four service members in U.S. military history to receive both the Soldier’s Medal and the Medal of Honor.
Davis holds a master’s degree in public affairs from Southern Illinois University and a Ph.D. in public administration from Northern Virginia University. After his retirement from the military, Davis published the Metro Herald newspaper for 30 years in Alexandria, Virginia, where he resides today.
For more on Davis’ career and the moments that led to the Medal of Honor, go to https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/davis/.
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How to Watch Women’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight Games - March 26
Published: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:02 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
The two-game Women's NCAA Tournament slate on March 26 includes Elite Eight action, which is highlighted by a matchup between No. 5 Louisville and No. 2 Iowa. For March Madness game times and details on how to watch each matchup, check out the remainder of this piece.
Watch women's college hoops live on fuboTV! Keep reading for game-specific information and links.
Elite Eight Odds and How to Watch
No. 9 Miami Hurricanes vs. No. 3 LSU Lady Tigers
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- Location: Greenville, South Carolina
How to Watch Miami (FL) vs LSU
- TV: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on fuboTV!
No. 5 Louisville Cardinals vs. No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Location: Seattle, Washington
How to Watch Louisville vs Iowa
- TV: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on fuboTV!
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND (AP) - Results from Scotch football:
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Aberdeen 0, Celtic 1
Hearts 3, Kilmarnock 1
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Ross County 1, St. Johnstone 2
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Celtic 4, St. Johnstone 1
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has launched a compensation program for travelers who missed their flights because of lengthy delays that have plagued the busy European hub for months.
Schiphol’s announcement Thursday night heads off a possible mass claim for compensation by passengers who saw their holiday plans evaporate amid hourslong queues for security screening.
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London’s Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand as air travel rebounded strongly from two years of COVID-19 restrictions. Airlines and airports slashed jobs during the pandemic, making it difficult to quickly ramp back up to serve the new burst of travelers.
“A lot of people have really been looking forward to their holidays abroad, especially after two years of COVID. We’re extremely sorry that some people have missed their flight due to the long security control queue,” Schiphol CEO Dick Benschop said in a statement.
“During these special times and circumstances, we must not let these people fall through the cracks,” he added.
The program is for people booked to fly from April 23 to Aug. 11 who arrived at Schiphol on time but missed their flight because they were stuck in a queue. It covers costs including rebooking a flight or booking a replacement flight, extra travel costs and accommodation, transport and activities booked at the travelers’ destination.
Schiphol did not say how much the compensation program would cost the airport.
The Dutch Consumers’ Association welcomed the plan.
“We investigated the possibility of a mass claim and then entered into discussions with Schiphol. Our joint efforts have resulted in this arrangement, which has helped a large group of consumers,” association director Sandra Molenaar said in a statement on Schiphol’s website.
Heathrow said Thursday that its cap on the daily number of departing passengers has eased the travel crunch at Britain’s largest airport. It apologized last month to passengers whose travels were disrupted by staff shortages.
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TORONTO (AP) — Corey Conners shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open, the first PGA Tour event since its announcement of a merger with Saudi-funded rival LIV Golf.
Conners is seeking to become the tournament’s first Canadian winner in 69 years. Also at 67 were Aaron Rai, Justin Lower and Chesson Hadley.
Two-time defending champion Rory McIlroy opened with a 71 at Oakdale. Matt Fitzpatrick, who will seek to defend his U.S. Open title next week at Los Angeles Country Club, was one of nine players at 68.
At No. 29 in the world, Conners is the highest-ranked of 21 Canadians in the field. The last player from Canada to win the event was Pat Fletcher in 1954 at Point Grey in Vancouver.
Conners did not speak to reporters after his morning round because he was dealing with an urgent personal matter. His two PGA Tour victories both came at the Valero Texas Open, including this year.
“Really disciplined off the tee, we didn’t try to do too much,” said Danny Sahl, Conners’ caddie. “But he had tons of fairways, missed maybe a couple in the first cut.
“Corey’s just tee-to-green hitting greens in regulation, made some good putts, just strong all around.”
Mike Weir in 2008 was the last Canadian to lead after the first round. The 53-year-old Weir shot 72 Thursday in his 30th Canadian Open appearance.
“I think he’s experienced enough to know that it’s so early, that it doesn’t really mean much yet,” Weir said of Conners. “He just wants to, I’m sure, just keep doing what he’s doing.”
Canadians Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith and Roger Sloan were among the group at 3 under.
“You can’t win it on Thursday, but you can lose it,” Hughes said. “So definitely nice to be in a good spot after Thursday but it’s going to take four quite nice rounds and some steady golf.”
McIlroy, an outspoken defender of the PGA Tour during its battle with LIV Golf, said in a pre-tournament news conference he felt like a “sacrificial lamb” after the tour changed course and aligned itself with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. However, he also said Saudi investment in the tour was inevitable and that the deal could be good for the sport long-term.
“At the end of the day, this is business and my job is playing golf,” said McIlroy. “The more that I can focus on that and focus on the birdies and the bogeys instead of the stuff that’s happened in the boardroom, I’ll be much happier.”
An air quality advisory was in effect due to wildfires across Ontario and Quebec that have led to postponements of sporting events in the northeastern United States. There was some rain during the afternoon, but play was never delayed.
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MAUMEE, Ohio, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) announces that it will present at the BMO Capital Markets Global Farm to Market Conference on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
President and CEO Pat Bowe will speak at the conference at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The Andersons presentation will be webcast live at https://bmo.qumucloud.com/view/QEEMkB4c3bUJKwEbriRg7J. A recording will also be available for a short time at the same location.
About The Andersons, Inc.
The Andersons, Inc., named to Forbes list of America's Best Small Companies for 2023 and one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek, is a diversified company rooted in agriculture that conducts business in the commodity merchandising, renewables, and plant nutrient sectors. Guided by its Statement of Principles, The Andersons is committed to providing extraordinary service to its customers, helping its employees improve, supporting its communities, and increasing the value of the company. For more information, please visit www.andersonsinc.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-1-3-9
(three, one, three, nine)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-1-3-9
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Over 12,000 Anglers Show Up for 33rd Annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Despite the chilly weather of -12 degrees, over 12,000 participants showed up for the 33rd annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Saturday. The three-hour tournament required more than 25,000 volunteer hours to prep, and it went off without a hitch.
Anglers come from near and far to compete on Gull Lake in Nisswa for each extravaganza. Organizers estimate about half of the contestants are within a two-hour drive of Brainerd, with the other half coming from across the Midwest and the U.S., and even from places like Germany, Norway, and Sweden. One contestant, a foreign exchange student from Rome, Italy, made her ice fishing debut at this year’s event.
13-year-old Zac Padrnos won this year’s contest with a nine-and-a-half-pound walleye. When asked what he would do with his grand prize of either a Ford F-150 or a GMC Canyon, he said he would simply sell it.
The two-square mile fishing venue was filled with food, vendors, and raffle giveaways. It’s a large event that’s only possible with a lot of help.
“Thank you to all the volunteers,” said Tad Johnson, Ice Fishing Extravaganza chairperson. “There’s 350 volunteers that helped put this tournament together, couldn’t do it without all them, and all the proceeds are donated to charity, with our primary beneficiary being Confidence Learning Center, an outdoor facility for disabled adults, and it’s just such an honor to be able to bring funding to good causes.”
The Brainerd Jaycees have donated more than $4 million to more than 75 different charities since the Extravaganza began back in 1991.
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New Brand to Unite Marketplace Brands and Simplify Customer Experience
CARMEL, Ind., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KAR Auction Services, Inc. d/b/a KAR Global (NYSE: KAR) announces it is rebranding to OPENLANE. The change reflects the company's transformation to a more asset-light, digital marketplace company and signals a new simplified, customer-first approach to used vehicle remarketing. OPENLANE will serve as both the parent company brand and the go-to-market brand for the company's digital marketplaces in the US, Canada and Europe. Consolidating platforms, offerings and operations into OPENLANE will help focus the company's strategy and investments, accelerate innovation and simplify the overall customer experience. The company's corporate name will change to OPENLANE, Inc. effective May 15, 2023. The company's common stock will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "KAR."
"Our vision is to build the world's greatest digital marketplace for used vehicles, and we are advancing that vision by bringing together all of our sellers, buyers and vehicles under OPENLANE," said Peter Kelly, CEO. "Over the past decade, we've built and acquired some of the leading digital platforms in our industry. Combining the best features and functionality from this technology and unifying our supporting operations will help us create the fastest, easiest and most active digital marketplace available. With flexible sale formats and thousands of cars offered each day—including exclusive, first access to a significant majority of North America's off-lease inventory—customers will be able to list, bid and buy anytime, anywhere."
In 2022, the company's marketplaces facilitated the sale of approximately 1.3 million vehicles, with a gross merchandise value of over $23 billion, across a network of more than 50,000 franchise and independent dealers, OEMs, financial institutions, rental and recovery companies and fleet operators.
The first OPENLANE branded marketplace will be launched in Canada where the company will combine the existing ADESA and TradeRev platforms beginning in June 2023. In the US, the company successfully integrated CARWAVE into BacklotCars in 2022 and is currently rolling out the new live-auction format on a national scale. Once completed, the company will focus on integrating its US dealer-to-dealer and off-lease platforms into a new, combined marketplace branded OPENLANE. And in Europe, the company has completed its consolidation of the ADESA Europe, ADESA UK and GWListe dealer-to-dealer technology into a single, consolidated marketplace that is expected to also adopt the OPENLANE brand.
"KAR catalyzed the digital transformation of remarketing through our acquisition of OPENLANE in 2011. So it is fitting to anchor the next era of our company—and our industry—on the OPENLANE brand," said Kelly. "From CPO-ready off-lease cars to higher-mileage older vehicles, to fleet, rentals, recoveries and everything in between, OPENLANE will have the right car for every lot in every geography. And with thousands of unique users engaging on our marketplaces each day, sellers can have confidence they're receiving the best, most competitive market price available."
Concurrent with this announcement, the company has launched a new corporate website at corporate.openlane.com. The site contains investor information, additional details on the full portfolio of OPENLANE's product and services, and a new employer brand page highlighting life at OPENLANE and more than 150 current job openings.
The new "wheel and key" OPENLANE logo was designed by the company's in-house marketing team and represents a nod to both the company's automotive heritage and the circle of data, technology and people that will power the future of digital remarketing.
Today's brand announcement does not impact AFC, the company's financing company servicing independent dealers across North America.
About Us
KAR Auction Services, Inc. (to be renamed OPENLANE, Inc.) (NYSE: KAR), provides sellers and buyers across the global wholesale used vehicle industry with innovative, technology-driven remarketing solutions. The company's unique end-to-end platform supports whole car, financing, logistics and other ancillary and related services. Our integrated marketplaces reduce risk, improve transparency and streamline transactions for customers around the globe. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company has employees across the United States, Canada, Europe, Uruguay and the Philippines. For more information and the latest company news, visit corporate.openlane.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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The signatures of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba now appear on U.S. currency.
The new bills were presented on Thursday at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thursday marks the first time signatures from two females have been featured on U.S. currency.
Yellen said the landmark moment isn't about her or Malerba.
"These notes represent the hard ongoing work of the treasury department to strengthen the economy, advance our economy standing around the world, and also a reminder of the contributions of women who have worked at Treasury and in the economics profession," Yellen said.
The women's names will first appear on the $1 and $5 bills.
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ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two men are facing drug charges after a long investigation that led to a large-scale marihuana trafficking operation in Central New York, according to Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office.
Many search warrants were done by detectives in the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit on Wednesday, November 2.
They searched a house on Lorian Drive in the Town of Salina and a house on West 4th Street South in the City of Fulton.
As a result, deputies say two men were charged with many felonies and found the following:
- 168 pounds of marihuana
- One pound of concentrated cannabis
- 1.6 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms
- $138,455 in U.S. currency
- Three vehicles that were used to transport the drugs
According to Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office 33-year-old Donelldo Madrid of Liverpool and 43-year-old Michael J. Queior of Fulton were both charged with the following from the investigation:
- Conspiracy in the fourth degree
- Aggravated Criminal Sale of Cannabis
- Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the first degree
- Criminal Sale of Cannabis in the second degree
- Criminal Possesions of a Controlled Substance in the fifth degree
- Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the seventh degree
Both Madrid and Queior were arraigned on Thursday, November 3, and released on pre-trial proceedings.
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- The medtech company analyzes biomarker constellations with advanced use of nuclear magnetic resonance and artificial intelligence to improve diagnostics.
- Numares Health develops multi-biomarker diagnostic tests to improve organ function assessment for patients with kidney, heart and liver disease, as well as cancer and multiple sclerosis.
- Another €20 million for commercializing the product is provided by existing Numares investors.
LUXEMBOURG and THE WOODLANDS, Texas and REGENSBURG, Germany, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting Numares Health AG with a quasi-equity financing agreement of up to €20 million. The Regensburg-based company, newly headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, has developed a fully automated in-vitro diagnostics platform, the AXINON® System. It improves the quality of diagnosing chronic diseases of the kidney, heart and liver, as well as cancer and multiple sclerosis.
The AXINON® System combines nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze metabolomic data from blood or urine samples. Instead of focusing on a single biomarker, Numares uses NMR to evaluate groups of metabolites, called "metabolite constellations," that are analyzed by machine learning.
Several major U.S. laboratories are already using this chemical-free technology. The laboratories and Numares Health share the profits of getting more precise results with the technology. For example, with Numares technology, rejection reactions following kidney transplantations can be detected sooner and more precisely.
Numares will use the EIB financing – a quasi-equity facility of €20 million – for further research and development. Existing investors will contribute a complementary €20 million for marketing investments to achieve mass commercialization of the proprietary technology products in the EU and U.S.
The loan is part of the European Guarantee Fund's Venture Debt financing. The EGF Venture Debt product has been designed as an answer to consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic that has deteriorated commercial banks' willingness to provide financing for risk investment into innovative technology companies like Numares. The EGF benefit is the clear enhancement of the EIB risk capacity to address sub-optimal investment situations arising from the pandemic.
"We are proud to support this innovative health company," said EIB vice president Ambroise Fayolle. "We see the promise of improved multi-marker diagnostics that could help patients where single-marker diagnostics have failed or been inadequate."
Numares CEO Winton Gibbons said, "The Numares approach holds the potential to answer medical questions where current diagnostics have been inadequate. The use of artificial intelligence and highly standardized NMR data will result in a variety of algorithms to diagnose and manage a number of diseases. With the EIB venture debt financing, we will bring this novel, revolutionary technology to the patients who need better diagnostic tools."
Background
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment to contribute towards EU policy goals. The EIB's activities focus on the following priority areas: climate and environment, development, innovation and skills, small and medium-sized businesses, infrastructure and cohesion. The EIB works closely with other EU institutions to foster European integration, promote the development of the European Union and support EU policies in over 140 countries around the world.
The European Guarantee Fund (EGF) has been created by 22 EU member states as an answer to the COVID-pandemic. With state guarantees of about €25 billion, the EIB will be able to mobilize up to €200 billion to support small and medium-sized companies suffering from the economic fall out of the COVID-pandemic.
Numares Health AG is a health care company using AI-enabled technology to develop novel diagnostic tests to help physicians improve care for their patients with chronic diseases, including kidney, cardiovascular, liver and neurologic conditions.
Numares develops advanced tests to aid in diagnosis and measurement of disease progression by applying machine learning to metabolomics and other biomarkers. The company developed the AXINON® System that makes next-generation use of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to evaluate metabolic constellations and a proprietary Magnetic Group Signaling (MGS®) technology that enables the spectroscopy.
#precisiondiagnostics
#diagnostictesting
#biomarkers
#metabolomics
Contacts
- Alison Ruffin, Numares Health, alison.ruffin@numares.com or 770.310.6313
- Donata Riedel, European Investment Bank, d.riedel@eib.org, tel.: +49 30 590047 90, mobile: +49 151 1465 9021. Press Office: +352 4379 21000 pr press@eib.org. www.eib.org/press
Media availability upon request
- Numares CEO Winton Gibbons
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Logistics Company ShipNetwork to Offer eCommerce Customers Industry-Leading Capabilities
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A leader in the eCommerce shipping industry, Devin Johnson, today announced the purchase of Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL), a national leader in the 3PL (Third Party Logistics) sector. The newly acquired company will now operate under the brand name ShipNetwork.
"We view the purchase of RSL, and its evolution into ShipNetwork, as a tremendous opportunity to further develop the company's extensive network and capabilities," explained Devin Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and owner of ShipNetwork and sister company, FirstMile. "This acquisition will allow ShipNetwork to continue to build on its existing partnership with FirstMile, thereby providing all of our clients an additional full suite of logistics parcel technologies and solutions."
With the goal of providing eCommerce retailers best in class products and services, as a result of this purchase ShipNetwork clients will have access to the full suite of both domestic and international transportation solutions and technology.
Johnson added that the acquisition of ShipNetwork will benefit both the company's current clients, as well as those of its sister company, FirstMile.
"Clients of both ShipNetwork as well as FirstMile will gain added volume and density from our expanded network, enhancing both company's abilities to reach deeper into postal and regional carrier networks," Johnson said. "We expect this to result in both reduced costs to our clients, as well as improved service performance."
Going forward, ShipNetwork expects to add to its current footprint facilities in both the eastern and western regions of the nation. Plans are for new facilities to be larger than current RSL locations, thereby expanding the company's abilities to support larger-scale retail distribution for current and future clients that may require enhanced capability.
With the explosive growth of online commerce—as seen by the critical role of eCommerce during the Covid-19 pandemic—the importance of logistics firms in the nation's supply chain has continued to grow; as national leaders in the 3PL sector, ShipNetwork and sister company FirstMile allow eCommerce merchants to focus on operating—and growing—their respective businesses, with the knowledge that both companies ensure delivery of their products in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
"We assume responsibility for warehousing, warehouse technology, fulfillment, and shipping expertise," Johnson said. "For our clients, that means their entire focus can be on ensuring that their eCommerce businesses run at optimal capacity and continue to prosper."
For more information on ShipNetwork visit www.shipnetwork.com
ShipNetwork is a leader in eCommerce order fulfillment services and freight management. ShipNetwork offers national fulfillment services and a network of fulfillment centers across the US, including Anaheim (CA), Atlanta (GA), Austin (TX), Carlstadt (NJ), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Houston (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Olean (NY), Reno (NV), Salt Lake City (UT), and Scranton (PA). ShipNetwork's fulfillment system allows for integration with popular shopping cart platforms and online marketplaces, including Amazon, BigCommerce, Channel Advisor, eBay, Magento, ShipStation, Shopify, Volusion, Walmart Marketplace, and WooCommerce.
Media Contact:
Carolina Cano-Espinoza
Marketing Manager, ShipNetwork
(702) 664-1481
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Hanford CA
839 PM PST Tue Jan 17 2023
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by other multiple causes continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following
counties, Mariposa and Merced.
* WHEN...Until 900 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and some sand bagging operations are
continuing. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 837 PM PST, Flooding continues to occur in the warned area
due to recent rainfall and higher flows in waterways.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Merced, Atwater, Planada and Le Grand.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Elation, devastation, relief and shock.
United States swimmer Justin Ress went through all the emotions after winning his first individual gold medal on the last day of racing at the world swimming championships on Saturday.
As quick as he won the men’s 50-meter backstroke final — 24.12 seconds — it seemed to him the medal was taken away just as quickly.
Ress finished two-hundredths of a second in front of teammate Hunter Armstrong but was disqualified for allegedly being submerged at the finish.
Armstrong was awarded gold, the 17-year-old Ksawery Masiuk of Poland was bumped up to silver and Italy star Thomas Ceccon handed the bronze.
Armstrong — who set the world record of 23.71 at team trials in April — wiped tears away after the medal ceremony. It was his first individual gold medal at these championships.
Meanwhile, Ress was still in shock, trying to comprehend why he was stripped of the gold.
Only after all the other races were completed did FINA announce that the disqualification was overturned. There was no explanation, no words of contrition for Ress.
Coming through a lonely mixed zone with his gold medal hanging over his chest afterward, Ress still seemed to be overwhelmed by the drama of his last day at the worlds.
“It was shock the whole time,” Ress said of his initial reaction to being disqualified. “Twenty minutes I was just in the chair in the team room, just paralyzed, shocked I got DQ'ed. And then, obviously the overturns rarely happen, so I pretty much lost all hope.”
U.S. team manager Lindsay Mintenko hadn’t lost hope, however, and she pushed officials to review their decision. The officials showed her frame-by-frame footage of Ress’ finish to back up their case.
“There’s no reason for officials if you’re going to look at a frame-by-frame review of the DQ. That finish was definitely my best finish of the meet,” Ress said.
Eventually, it seems, the officials agreed.
“When they told me it got overturned, it was 20 more minutes of shock that it had been overturned,” Ress said. “But then, you know, on top of that, there’s just all this sadness, anger and, I think that’s probably the worst possible way a race could go.”
Ress said if he had finished eighth he would have been “bummed” that he didn’t get a medal or perform as well as he could have.
“But I’ve learned that it’s not about the results, it’s about the journey. But when it goes down like that, you know, winning, you think you’ve won for a couple of minutes, and then see the DQ, it’s just devastating,” Ress said.
The confusion put his whole offseason “into a nice little bow tie.” Last December, Ress mulled retiring from swimming before he moved from North Carolina to California.
“I knew if I wanted to keep swimming, I had to make a move,” he said.
That move evidently paid off with his first individual world title, eventually.
“I think a FINA official told me this is the first time it ever happened,” Ress said, referring to the event’s slogan. “They have the words ‘make history’ everywhere. So I guess I made history.”
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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — CorMedix Inc. (CRMD) on Thursday reported a loss of $8.2 million in its fourth quarter.
The Berkeley Heights, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 20 cents per share.
The pharmaceutical and medical device company posted revenue of $29,700 in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $30,000.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $29.7 million, or 74 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $65,000.
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Posted: Dec 22, 2022 / 07:48 PM CST Updated: Dec 22, 2022 / 07:48 PM CST SHARE NEW YORK (AP)Major League Baseball’s independent arbitrator reinstates Trevor Bauer, effective immediately. | https://www.fox16.com/mlb/major-league-baseballs-independent-arbitrator-reinstates-trevor-bauer-effective-immediately/ | 2022-12-23 13:45:20 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/mlb/major-league-baseballs-independent-arbitrator-reinstates-trevor-bauer-effective-immediately/ |
(NEXSTAR) – The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is thriving, “setting a record abundance” for this time of year, according to a new report released Friday.
All that abundance – an estimated 13 million tons, University of South Florida (USF) researchers say – is bad news for beaches in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean this summer. As it washes ashore and rots, the algae smell like rotten eggs. It can cause breathing issues for people with sensitivities and asthma.
Satellite images show the 5,000-mile-long belt of seaweed growing denser, and the bloom hasn’t even reached its peak yet. The USF researchers anticipate the seaweed masses will reach their largest size in June or July.
The seaweed belt stretches from the west coast of Africa to the Gulf of Mexico, but researchers say the bloom isn’t one continuous blanket of seaweed. The clumps and mats of loosely connected sargassum cover less than 0.1% of the ocean’s surface, the report said.
Still, even a portion of that 13 million tons of seaweed is enough to wreak havoc on beaches during the peak summer tourism season.
“Major beaching events are inevitable around the Caribbean, along the ocean side of Florida Keys and east coast of Florida, although the exact timings and locations are difficult to predict,” wrote the USF researchers.
In Florida, the biggest impact will be to the southeast coast, from Miami to Palm Beach, and the ocean side of the Florida Keys, Hu said. Florida’s western side will be mostly spared, explained Chuanmin Hu, who tracks the belt as a researcher at USF’s College of Marine Science.
“Only the portion between Panama City and Mobile Bay may receive some variable amount of seaweed, and this will be later in the year (perhaps May) if it does happen,” Hu told Nexstar.
Satellite images taken in March show the bulk of the mass is still out in the Atlantic Ocean, but traces can be seen coming up into the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
Some sargassum has already started washing up in Florida, the health department said, but the worst is still to come.
“As previously predicted, although the peak month of June or July is several months away, there is already a sign that this year’s Sargassum bloom will likely be the largest ever recorded, with major impacts throughout the next few months,” the report reads. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/seaweed-bloom-reaches-record-size-major-beaching-events-are-inevitable/ | 2023-04-03 16:44:40 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/seaweed-bloom-reaches-record-size-major-beaching-events-are-inevitable/ |
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel voted Thursday to include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of routine immunizations for adults and children as young as 6 months.
The agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously voted to add the coronavirus shot to the 2023 list, which includes shots for the flu; measles, mumps and rubella; polio; and other inoculations.
The full agency now needs to sign off to make the recommendation official. The CDC doesn’t have to follow the advice of the panel, though it often does. If the CDC endorses the recommendation, the new list would be published in February.
Contrary to claims made on social media and on television, including by Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the recommendation does not mean the CDC is requiring a COVID-19 shot for children. It also does not mean that schools will have to require that students receive the shot before enrolling.
Instead, the routine vote means the CDC would be recommending people get the shots as a regular part of their vaccinations against common infectious diseases. The CDC does not have the authority to mandate vaccines; that decision is left up to states and local jurisdictions.
ACIP members said that since the coronavirus is not going away, it makes sense to recommend children get vaccinated.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first COVID-19 vaccines in 2020, and they are now available for children as young as 6 months. Boosters are authorized for children as young as 5 years.
The primary vaccine against the original strain of the virus is approved by the FDA for use in adults, but not yet for children.
Still, ACIP members said the benefits outweighed the risks and recommended including the primary shot from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax as well as the new bivalent booster. | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/cdc-advisers-recommend-adding-covid-19-shots-to-regular-immunization-schedule/ | 2022-10-20 18:53:41 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/cdc-advisers-recommend-adding-covid-19-shots-to-regular-immunization-schedule/ |
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Mother arrested for driving while impaired with child
VINCENNES, Ind. (WISH) — A Vincennes woman was arrested Sunday night at 10:44 p.m. for driving while impaired with a child in the vehicle.
Police stopped a vehicle on Washington Avenue near Ritterskamp Avenue in Vincennes for a faulty headlight and for improper display of a license plate.
Police identified the driver as 46-year-old Jaimee Robinson. Robinson’s three children were also in the vehicle.
There was a strong odor of marijuana inside the vehicle according to police. Robinson showed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests.
Two of Robinson’s daughters, 23-year-old Janalyn Robinson and 18-year-old Brianna Robinson, had marijuana in their possession. Robinson’s 10-year-old son was also in the backseat.
Robinson was taken to the Knox County Jail after an investigation revealed she was under the influence of methamphetamine, marijuana, and amphetamines.
Robinson’s two daughters were cited for marijuana possession and released to family members, along with Robinson’s 10-year-old son. | https://www.wishtv.com/news/mother-arrested-for-driving-while-impaired-with-child/ | 2023-03-13 20:44:16 | 0 | https://www.wishtv.com/news/mother-arrested-for-driving-while-impaired-with-child/ |
Deposition of Trump and 2 children in NY civil probe delayed due to Ivana Trump's death
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Deposition of Trump and 2 children in NY civil probe delayed due to Ivana Trump's death
Former President Donald Trump and two of his children got their questioning postponed Friday in a New York civil investigation into their business dealings, a delay that follows the death of Trump's ex-wife Ivana.The ex-president, son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka had been scheduled for depositions — a term for out-of-court questioning under oath — starting as soon as Friday. But New York Attorney General Letitia James' office said it had agreed to postpone them because of Ivana Trump's death Thursday.There are no new dates.James alleges that the ex-president's company, the Trump Organization, inflated the values of skyscrapers, golf courses and other holdings in order to get loans, insurance and other benefits.Trump has denied the allegations, saying that it's common in the real estate industry to seek the best valuations. The Republican has dismissed the investigation as part of a politically motivated "witch hunt" by Democrats such as James.
NEW YORK —
Former President Donald Trump and two of his children got their questioning postponed Friday in a New York civil investigation into their business dealings, a delay that follows the death of Trump's ex-wife Ivana.
The ex-president, son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka had been scheduled for depositions — a term for out-of-court questioning under oath — starting as soon as Friday. But New York Attorney General Letitia James' office said it had agreed to postpone them because of Ivana Trump's death Thursday.
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Donald Trump, left, his son Donald Trump Jr., center, and his daughter Ivanka Trump speak during the unveiling of the design for the Trump International Hotel, in Washington, Sept. 10, 2013.
James alleges that the ex-president's company, the Trump Organization, inflated the values of skyscrapers, golf courses and other holdings in order to get loans, insurance and other benefits.
Trump has denied the allegations, saying that it's common in the real estate industry to seek the best valuations. The Republican has dismissed the investigation as part of a politically motivated "witch hunt" by Democrats such as James. | https://www.wesh.com/article/ivana-trump-death-deposition-of-trump-and-2-children-delayed/40624737 | 2022-07-15 14:25:26 | 0 | https://www.wesh.com/article/ivana-trump-death-deposition-of-trump-and-2-children-delayed/40624737 |
WA Seattle WA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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735 FPUS56 KSEW 141117
ZFPSEW
Zone Forecast Product for Western Washington
National Weather Service Seattle WA
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Thursday.
WAZ558-150000-
Seattle and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Seattle, Shoreline, Federal Way, and Kent
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy until late afternoon then becoming mostly
sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light wind becoming north 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph decreasing to
10 mph or less after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Northeast
wind to 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in
the afternoon. Snow level near 400 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the lower
30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the
lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 200 feet in the afternoon. Highs near 40.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Seattle 42 30 42 /
$$
WAZ559-150000-
Bremerton and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Bremerton and Silverdale
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Light wind becoming north 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. North
wind around 10 mph becoming northeast to 10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. North
wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Light
wind.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in
the afternoon. Snow level near 400 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the lower
30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs
near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the lower
30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs
near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the
lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near sea level in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bremerton 41 30 42 /
$$
WAZ507-150000-
Everett and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Everett, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Marysville,
and Arlington
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northeast
wind to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North
wind to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
North wind to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Light
wind.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 200 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
200 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Edmonds 42 32 42 /
Everett 40 30 40 /
$$
WAZ509-150000-
Tacoma Area-
Including the cities of Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, and Sumner
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light wind
becoming north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North
wind to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the
lower to mid 40s. East wind to 10 mph becoming northeast in the
afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph decreasing to
10 mph or less after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. East wind to
10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the
lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the
lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning, then a
chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
400 feet in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Puyallup 42 27 43 /
Tacoma 41 26 42 /
$$
WAZ556-150000-
Bellevue and Vicinity-
Including the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Light wind.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Light
wind.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East wind to
10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 400 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near
1000 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening,
then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near
1500 feet. Lows near 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
1000 feet in the morning. Highs in the upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bellevue 42 29 43 /
$$
WAZ555-150000-
East Puget Sound Lowlands-
Including the cities of Gold Bar, Enumclaw, North Bend,
and Buckley
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs near 40. Light wind.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Light
wind.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East wind to
10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Gusts to 25 mph near
gaps in the terrain.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
East wind 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s. East wind 10 to 15 mph
becoming west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 500 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level near
1000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
1000 feet in the morning. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Gold Bar 42 27 45 /
Enumclaw 40 25 43 /
North Bend 42 26 45 /
$$
WAZ503-150000-
Western Whatcom County-
Including the cities of Bellingham, Blaine, and Lynden
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs near 40. Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming
north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North
wind to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northeast wind
10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
North wind to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. East
wind to 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 200 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 400 feet. Lows in the upper 20s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs near 30.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bellingham 41 25 42 /
Sumas 40 26 42 /
$$
WAZ506-150000-
Western Skagit County-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley,
and Burlington
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. North wind
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. North
wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Northeast
wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
North wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming light.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Light
wind.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 200 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs in the upper 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
sea level. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Anacortes 42 31 42 /
Mount Vernon 41 27 42 /
$$
WAZ001-150000-
San Juan County-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Eastsound,
and Roche Harbor
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. North wind
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. North wind 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
North wind 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. North wind
around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Light
wind.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in
the afternoon. Snow level near 500 feet. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of snow. Highs in the mid
30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Friday Harbor 43 32 43 /
Eastsound 40 33 40 /
$$
WAZ510-150000-
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Port Townsend and Port Ludlow
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. North wind
to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. North
wind to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
North wind to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Light
wind.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 300 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
200 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oak Harbor 43 29 42 /
Port Townsend 42 32 42 /
$$
WAZ511-150000-
Hood Canal Area-
Including the cities of Hoodsport and Brinnon
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. North
wind to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. North
wind 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the 40s. North wind 10 to
15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s. North wind to 10 mph in the
morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 500 feet. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows near 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet decreasing to 200 feet in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Shelton 41 29 42 /
$$
WAZ504-150000-
Southwest Interior-
Including the cities of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Centralia,
and Toledo
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Light
wind becoming northeast to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s. North wind to 10 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the
lower to mid 40s. Northeast wind to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. North wind to
10 mph in the morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level near
1000 feet. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Lows near 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet decreasing to 400 feet in the afternoon.
Highs near 40.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Chehalis 42 27 42 /
Olympia 42 27 42 /
$$
WAZ512-150000-
Lower Chehalis Valley Area-
Including the city of Montesano
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Light wind.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30. Northeast wind to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East
wind to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s. Northeast wind to 10 mph in
the morning becoming light.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the
evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow
level near 1500 feet. Lows in the lower 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow
level near 1500 feet. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1500 feet. Highs in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Lows near 30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet decreasing to 300 feet in the afternoon.
Highs near 40.
$$
WAZ514-150000-
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
Including the cities of Sequim and Port Angeles
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly sunny.
Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Wind variable to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Light
wind becoming variable to 10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Wind
variable to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows near 30. Wind variable to
10 mph becoming light after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Light
wind.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the
evening, then a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow
level near 500 feet. Highs near 40.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow
in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 300 feet. Highs in the mid 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Port Angeles 44 30 44 /
Sequim 43 30 45 /
$$
WAZ515-150000-
Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including the cities of Joyce and Clallam Bay
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs near 40. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. Wind variable to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. East wind
10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. East wind 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Wind variable
to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs near 40.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow. Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows near 30.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows near 30.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
300 feet. Highs in the mid 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Sekiu 43 35 44 /
$$
WAZ517-150000-
Central Coast-
Including the cities of Hoquiam, Aberdeen, Westport,
and Ocean Shores
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East wind
to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. East
wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East
wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
East wind 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s. East wind 10 to 15 mph
decreasing to 10 mph or less in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain.
Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning,
then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the
lower to mid 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower
40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows near
30.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 200 feet in the afternoon. Highs near 40.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hoquiam 44 33 44 /
$$
WAZ516-150000-
North Coast-
Including the cities of Neah Bay, La Push, and Forks
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. East wind to
10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
Northeast wind to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s. East wind 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. East wind 10 to
15 mph decreasing to 10 mph or less after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the 40s. East wind to 10 mph becoming
west in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows near 30.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow. Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow
level near 1000 feet. Highs in the lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1500 feet. Highs near 40.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet. Lows near 30.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow level near
300 feet. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Forks 46 28 47 /
$$
WAZ513-150000-
Olympics-
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 3500 feet increasing to
5500 feet in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 5500 feet.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 7000 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 7000 feet.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 9000 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 5500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 1000 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow. Snow level near 1000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow
in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight.
Snow level near 1000 feet.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow. Snow level
near 500 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Hurricane Ridge 29 24 31 /
$$
WAZ567-150000-
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including the cities of Marblemount and Concrete
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 2000 feet increasing to
3000 feet in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 3000 feet.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 3500 feet increasing to
5000 feet in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 3500 feet.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 4500 feet increasing to
7000 feet in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 2500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 500 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow. Snow level
near 300 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mount Baker 31 25 34 /
$$
WAZ568-150000-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including the cities of Snoqualmie Pass, Darrington, and Index
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Freezing level near 2000 feet increasing
to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Afternoon pass temperatures in the
lower 30s. Light wind in the passes.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 4000 feet. East wind
in the passes around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 4000 feet increasing to
5000 feet in the afternoon. Afternoon pass temperatures in the
lower 30s. East wind in the passes around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 3000 feet.
East wind in the passes around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 4000 feet increasing to
7000 feet in the afternoon. Afternoon pass temperatures in the
lower 30s. East wind in the passes around 10 mph becoming
southeast to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 2500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the
afternoon. Snow level near 1000 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 500 feet.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Snoqualmie Pass 32 18 32 /
Stevens Pass 30 17 30 /
$$
WAZ569-150000-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including the cities of Randle, Packwood, Ashford, and Morton
317 AM PST Wed Dec 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Freezing level near 2500 feet increasing
to 4500 feet in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 4500 feet.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 4500 feet increasing to
6000 feet in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 3500 feet.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Freezing level near 4500 feet increasing to
8000 feet in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Freezing level near 4500 feet.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Freezing level near 2500 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1000 feet.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 500 feet.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow.
Snow level near 1500 feet.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow
level near 1000 feet.
$$
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Study: COVID-19 pandemic stress may have aged teens’ brains faster
Published: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:21 PM EST|Updated: 16 minutes ago
(CNN) - COVID-19 appears to have affected mental health among the youth.
According to a study published Thursday in Biological Psychiatry: Global Open Science, the stress caused by the pandemic may have prematurely aged teenage brains by at least three years.
Researchers from Stanford University compared scans of physical structures of these young minds and found growth in two brain areas that control access to memories and regulate emotions, including stress and anxiety.
The findings are based on 128 children before and after the end of the pandemic’s first full year.
Researchers say they don’t know if these changes in the brain are permanent and will do more studies in the future.
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January-March 2022 compared to January-March 2021
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights according to segment reporting:
- Revenue amounted to SEK 37.8 billion (34.4); adjusted for currency effects revenue increased 3 percent.
- Operating income amounted to SEK 1.9 billion (2.3); adjusted for currency effects operating income decreased 23 percent.
- Earnings per share amounted to SEK 3.62 (4.59).
- Operating cash flow from operations amounted to SEK -2.8 billion (3.3), according to IFRS.
- Adjusted interest-bearing net receivables(+)/net debt(-) totaled SEK 15.4 billion (December 31, 2021: 17.7), according to IFRS.
- Order bookings in Construction amounted to SEK 30.0 billion (34.9); adjusted for currency effects order bookings decreased 20 percent. The order backlog amounted to SEK 207.6 billion (December 31, 2021: 207.0).
- Operating income in Construction amounted to SEK 0.8 billion (0.7), representing an operating margin of 2.3 percent (2.5).
- Operating income in Project Development amounted to SEK 1.3 billion (1.7).
- Return on capital employed in Project Development was 10.8 percent (10.5).
- Return on equity was 18.3 percent (23.9).
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Synagogue massacre survivor says she cried ‘Mommy’ as her 97-year-old mother was shot and killed by her side
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A survivor of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre said Wednesday that she saw her right arm “get blown open in two places” by a gunman and cried “Mommy” after her 97-year-old mother was shot and killed by her side in the nation’s deadliest attack on Jewish people.
Andrea Wedner was the government’s last witness as prosecutors wrapped up their case against Robert Bowers, who burst into the Tree of Life synagogue building with a military-style rifle and other weaponry and opened fire, shooting anyone he could find.
Bowers’ attorneys did not put on a defense after the prosecution rested, setting the stage for closing arguments and jury deliberations on Thursday.
Bowers killed 11 worshippers and injured seven others, including five police officers, in the 2018 attack. The 50-year-old truck driver is charged with 63 criminal counts, including hate crimes resulting in death and the obstruction of the free exercise of religion resulting in death. Some of the charges carry a potential death sentence.
In a harrowing and heartbreaking account, Wedner told jurors that Sabbath services had started five or 10 minutes earlier when she heard a crashing sound in the building’s lobby, followed by gunfire. She said her mother, Rose Mallinger, asked her, “What do we do?”
Wedner said she had a “clear memory” of the gunman and his rifle.
“We were filled with terror — it was indescribable. We thought we were going to die,” she said.
Wedner called 911 and was on the line when she and her mother were shot. She testified that she checked her mother’s pulse and realized, “I knew she wouldn’t survive.” As SWAT officers entered the chapel, Wedner said, she kissed her fingers and touched them to her dead mother, cried “Mommy,” and stepped over another victim on her way out. She said she was the sole survivor in that section of the synagogue.
Her harrowing testimony capped a prosecution case in which other survivors also testified about the terror they felt that day, police officers recounted how they exchanged gunfire with Bowers and finally neutralized him, and jurors heard about Bowers’ toxic online presence in which he praised Hitler, espoused white supremacy and ranted incessantly against Jews.
The defense has acknowledged that Bowers was the gunman, but suggests he acted not out of religious hatred but rather a delusional belief that Jews were enabling genocide by helping immigrants settle in the United States.
Also testifying Wednesday was Pittsburgh SWAT Officer Timothy Matson, who was critically wounded while responding to the rampage.
He told jurors that he and another officer broke down the door to the darkened room where Bowers had holed up and was immediately knocked off his feet by blasts from Bowers’ gun. Matson, who stands 6 foot 4 and weighed 310 pounds at the time of the shooting, said he made his way to the stairs and was placed on a stretcher, and remembers thinking, “I must be in bad shape.”
Matson was shot seven times, including in the head, knee, shin and elbow, and has endured 25 surgeries to repair the damage, but he testified he would go through the door again.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new liquefied natural gas project off Africa's western coast may only be 80% complete, but already the prospect of a new energy supplier has drawn visits from the leaders of Poland and Germany.
The initial field near Senegal and Mauritania’s coastlines is expected to contain about 15 trillion cubic feet (425 billion cubic meters) of gas, five times more than what gas-dependent Germany used in all of 2019. But production isn't expected to start until the end of next year.
That won't help solve Europe's energy crisis triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine. Still, Gordon Birrell, an executive for project co-developer BP, says the development “could not be more timely" as Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian natural gas to power factories, generate electricity and heat homes.
“Current world events are demonstrating the vital role that (liquid gas) can play in underpinning the energy security of nations and regions,” he told an energy industry meeting in West Africa last month.
While Africa’s natural gas reserves are vast and North African countries like Algeria have pipelines already linked to Europe, a lack of infrastructure and security challenges have long stymied producers in other parts of the continent from scaling up exports. Already-established African producers are cutting deals or reducing energy use so they have more to sell to boost their finances, but some leaders warn that hundreds of millions of Africans lack electricity and supplies are needed at home.
Nigeria has Africa’s largest natural gas reserves, said Horatius Egua, a spokesman for the petroleum minister, though it accounts for only 14% of the European Union’s imports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, that comes by ship. Projects face the risk of energy thefts and high costs. Other promising countries like Mozambique have discovered large gas reserves only to see projects delayed by violence from Islamic militants.
Europe has been scrambling to secure alternative sources as Moscow has reduced natural gas flows to EU countries, triggering soaring energy prices and growing expectations of a recession. The 27-nation EU, whose energy ministers are meeting this week to discuss a gas price cap, is bracing for the possibility of a complete Russian cutoff but has still managed to fill gas reserves to 90%.
European leaders have flocked to countries like Norway, Qatar, Azerbaijan and especially those in North Africa, where Algeria has a pipeline running to Italy and another to Spain.
Italy signed a $4 billion gas deal with Algeria in July, a month after Egypt reached an agreement with the European Union and Israel to boost sales of LNG. Angola also has signed a gas deal with Italy.
While an earlier agreement allowed Italy's biggest energy company to start production at two Algerian gas fields this week, it was wasn't clear when flows would start from the July deal because it lacked specifics, analysts said.
African leaders like Senegalese President Macky Sall want their countries to cash in on these projects even as they’re being dissuaded from pursuing fossil fuels. They don’t want to export it all either — an estimated 600 million Africans lack access to electricity.
“It is legitimate, fair and equitable that Africa, the continent that pollutes the least and lags furthest behind in the industrialization process should exploit its available resources to provide basic energy, improve the competitiveness of its economy and achieve universal access to electricity,” Sall told the U.N. General Assembly last month.
Algeria is a major supplier — it and Egypt accounted for 60% of the natural gas production in Africa in 2020 — but it can't offset Russian gas to Europe at this stage, said Mahfoud Kaoubi, professor of economics and specialist in energy issues at the University of Algiers.
“Russia has an annual production of 270 billion cubic meters — it’s huge," Kaoubi said. “Algeria is 120 billion cubic meters, of which 70.50% is intended for consumption on the internal market."
This year, Algeria is forecast to have piped exports of 31.8 billion cubic meters, according to Tom Purdie, a Europe, Middle East and Africa gas analyst with S&P Global Commodity Insights.
“The key concern here surrounds the level of production step-up that can be achieved, and the impact domestic demand could have" given how much gas Algeria uses at home, Purdie said.
Cash-strapped Egypt also is looking to export more natural gas to Europe, even regulating air conditioning in shopping malls and lights on streets to save energy and sell it instead.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly says Egypt hopes to bring in an additional $450 million a month in foreign currency by rerouting 15% of its domestic gas usage for export, state media reported.
More than 60% of Egypt’s natural gas consumption still is used by power stations to keep the country running. Most of its LNG goes to Asian markets.
A new, three-party deal will see Israel send more gas to Europe via Egypt, which has facilities to liquefy it for export by sea. The EU says it will help the two countries increase gas production and exploration.
In Nigeria, ambitious plans have yet to yield results despite years of planning. The country exported less than 1% of its vast natural gas reserves last year.
A proposed 4,400-kilometer-long (2,734-mile-long) pipeline that would take Nigerian gas to Algeria through Niger has been stalled since 2009, mainly because of its estimated cost of $13 billion.
Many fear that even if completed, the Trans-Sahara Gas Pipeline would face security risks like Nigeria's oil pipelines, which have come under frequent attacks from militants and vandals.
The same challenges would hinder increased gas exports to Europe, said Olufola Wusu, a Lagos-based oil and gas expert.
“If you look at the realities on ground — issues that have to do with crude oil theft — and others begin to question our ability to supply gas to Europe,” he said.
Wusu urged pursuing LNG, calling it the “most profitable" gas strategy so far.
Even that isn't without issues: In July, the head of Nigeria LNG Limited, the country’s largest natural gas firm, said its plant was producing at just 68% of capacity, mainly because its operations and earnings have been stifled by oil theft.
In the south, Mozambique is slated to become a major exporter of LNG after significant deposits were found along its Indian Ocean coast in 2010. France's TotalEnergies invested $20 billion and started work to extract gas that would be liquefied in a plant it was building in Palma, in the northern Cabo Delgado province.
But Islamic extremist violence forced TotalEnergies to indefinitely scupper the project last year. Mozambican officials have pledged to secure the Palma area to allow work to resume.
Italian firm Eni, meanwhile, pressed ahead with its plan to pump and liquefy some of its gas deposits discovered in Mozambique in 2011 and 2014. Eni established a platform in the Indian Ocean 50 miles (80 kilometers) offshore, away from the violence in Cabo Delgado.
It's the first floating LNG facility in the deep waters off Africa, Eni says, with gas liquefaction capacity of 3.4 million tons per year.
The platform liquefied its first gas on Oct. 2, according to Africa Energy, and the first shipment is expected to depart for Europe in mid-October.
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Chinedu Asadu in Abuja, Nigeria; Aya Batrawy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Samy Magdy in Cairo; Andrew Meldrum in Johannesburg; and Colleen Barry in Milan contributed to this report. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/EU-countries-turn-to-Africa-in-bid-to-replace-17503312.php | 2022-10-12 07:50:56 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/EU-countries-turn-to-Africa-in-bid-to-replace-17503312.php |
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NEW YORK (AP) — With a four-point lead in the big league batting race, Jeff McNeil was not in the New York Mets' starting lineup Wednesday for their regular-season finale against Washington.
Mets manager Buck Showalter said it was his decision to sit McNeil as New York prepped for a wild-card playoff series versus the San Diego Padres that begins Friday night.
“Wouldn't put that on him,” Showalter said. “The most important thing is Friday. Everything else takes second.”
Showalter, however, acknowledged McNeil could come off the bench if he needed a hit or two to hold off Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman for the National League batting crown.
“I don't trust my math well enough to — I got some help. Don't want to be wrong," Showalter said, drawing a laugh. “So at least I'll have somebody to blame it on, even though I'll have to wear it.”
McNeil was leading the majors with a .326 average after playing both ends of a doubleheader Tuesday and going 3 for 8 with a home run and a walk against the Nationals.
New York was eliminated from the NL East race during the second game when first-place Atlanta beat Miami. But even after Showalter pulled most of his regulars with a large lead, McNeil remained in the game and flied out twice in rainy conditions.
Freeman was at .322 after going 0 for 4 on Tuesday night versus Colorado. He was in the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday and needed to go 4 for 4 or better to top McNeil.
Los Angeles had already clinched the NL West title and home-field advantage through the World Series. Freeman began the season finale four hits short of 200.
New York was originally scheduled to start 10 minutes before the Dodgers' home game against the Rockies — but the first pitch of the Nationals-Mets game was delayed. Rain was falling at Citi Field, where the tarp was covering the infield, and lightning was in the area.
McNeil has acknowledged he'd love to win the batting title, and Tuesday night he called the late-season chase “a little nerve-wracking” but “kind of fun.”
“It's the only award I can really look forward to. I'm never going to lead the majors in home runs, and you know, stuff like that,” he said. “So it's kind of the one that's attainable for me.”
McNeil was trying to become the first Mets player to lead the majors in hitting. José Reyes is the only previous player in franchise history to win an NL batting crown, when he hit .337 in 2011.
Reyes drew criticism that year when he opened the season finale with a bunt single, then left the game to protect his lead.
Hall of Fame slugger Ted Williams famously played both games of a doubleheader on the last day of the 1941 campaign when sitting out would have secured a .400 batting average. Williams went 6 for 8 to finish at .406, making him the last major leaguer to hit .400.
But players sitting out on the final day of a season to preserve individual statistics or achievements is hardly unheard of — especially when resting for the playoffs.
McNeil is riding a 10-game hitting streak and is batting .465 (20 for 43) with eight multi-hit games since Sept. 23.
He was hitting .287 entering play on July 30, leaving him far behind Freeman (.319) and St. Louis slugger Paul Goldschmidt (.334). But the 30-year-old McNeil, a two-time All-Star, has batted .378 since to Freeman's .327 and Goldschmidt's .288.
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- Meta users have less than one month left to apply for their share of a $725 million settlement over Facebook privacy violations.
- The settlement, signed in December 2022, was the largest class action settlement of its kind, according to Keller Rohrback, the law firm that brought the class action suit.
Facebook users have less than one month left to apply for their share of a $725 million settlement over the social network's privacy violations, part of the lengthy fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal that rocked the U.S. electoral process and Silicon Valley.
The settlement, signed in December 2022, was the largest class action settlement of its kind, according to Keller Rohrback, the law firm that brought the class action suit. It ended years of litigation over Facebook's role in improper data sharing with a data consultancy firm used by Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
In all, the Cambridge Analytica scandal cost Meta, Facebook's parent company, nearly $5.9 billion. Beyond the $725 million settlement, the company paid a record $5 billion settlement to the Federal Trade Commission, alongside a further $100 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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People who had an active U.S. Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022 have until Aug. 25 to enter a claim. Individual settlement payments haven't yet been established because payouts depend on how many users submit claims and how long each user maintained a Facebook account.
Facebook users can make a claim by visiting Facebookuserprivacysettlement.com and entering their name, address, email address, and confirming they lived in the U.S. and were active on Facebook between the aforementioned dates.
Facebook rebranded itself as Meta in 2021 and settled the class action suit a year later. In some ways, it's a much different company than it was during the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The company has since expanded further into the metaverse with new hardware products such as the Quest 3, coming this fall. It's also revealed its Llama 2 large language artificial intelligence model; Reels, to compete with TikTok; and, more recently, Threads, which is taking on Twitter.
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The breach forced Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to testify before Congress and to take out full-page ads where he apologized for the missteps. "I'm sorry we didn't do more at the time. We're now taking steps to ensure this doesn't happen again," Zuckerberg said.
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Mercedes-Benz is preparing an update for its mid-size van that’s sold in the U.S. in a commercial guise known as the Metris, and the company released a teaser shot this week.
In other markets, the Metris is known as the Vito and is sold alongside a luxury version called the V-Class. The Vito and V-Class also come in electric form, known as the eVito and EQV, respectively.
The teaser shot shows the updated V-Class.
Prototypes for the updated V-Class and EQV have been spotted, and Mercedes has confirmed a reveal this summer.
The updates will include tweaks to the exterior styling and a new dash. The latter will adopt a single panel integrating both a digital instrument cluster and an infotainment screen. Mercedes said new digital services and safety features are also planned.
It isn’t clear what’s planned for the powertrains. Buyers currently have a series of diesels to choose from, including 4- and 6-cylinder options, plus an electric powertrain in the eVito and EQV.
Mercedes hasn’t said whether the Metris will be updated, though the automaker allegedly told its U.S. dealers last year that the Metris will be dropped after the third quarter of 2023.
While the U.S. will likely miss out on the updated van series, Mercedes this week confirmed a new luxury mid-size van with electric power will be launched here later this decade. The new electric van, likely to be a successor to the current EQV, will be based on a dedicated EV platform that will eventually underpin all vans from Mercedes, including future versions of the full-size Sprinter van.
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SENECA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A new group of National Women’s Hall of Fame inductees includes social justice pioneers, groundbreaking physicians and women who have championed Jewish feminist theology and the financial well-being of Native Americans, the institute announced Wednesday.
Located in Seneca Falls, New York, the site of the first Woman’s Rights Convention in 1848, the National Women’s Hall of Fame inducts a new class every other year to recognize women’s contributions in fields like the arts, sports, education and government.
Critical race theory scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw is among the living honorees, along with activists Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross and Allucquére Rosanne “Sandy” Stone, whose voices have helped drive issues of white privilege, reproductive justice, transgender studies and feminist theology into the public discourse.
Three women will be inducted posthumously: Dr. Patricia Bath (1942-2019), an early pioneer of laser cataract surgery and the first Black woman physician to receive a medical patent; Dr. Anna Wessels Williams (1863-1954), who isolated a strain of diphtheria that helped in its treatment; and Elouise Pepion Cobell, known as “Yellow Bird Woman” (1945-2011), who started the first bank established by a tribe on a reservation in Browning, Montana.
“In the five decades since its first Induction Ceremony in 1973, the Hall has continued to lift the voices and stories of exceptional women who changed the world,” Jennifer Gabriel, executive director of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, said in a news release.
Crenshaw, 63, helped develop the academic concept of critical race theory, the idea that racism is systemic in the nation’s institutions. The academic framework dates back to the 1970s, but the phrase has taken on new political life in recent years as parents and politicians debate how race and American history should be taught in public schools.
McIntosh, 88, has written widely about privilege, including in her 1989 essay, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” in which she described “an invisible package of unearned assets” that white people, but not necessarily Black people, can count on in everyday life.
“I can go shopping alone most of the time, pretty well assured that I will not be followed or harassed. … I can be sure that my children will be given curricular materials that testify to the existence of their race,” she wrote.
Plaskow, 76, is regarded as the first Jewish feminist theologian for calling out an absence of female perspectives in Jewish history.
“We must render visible the presence, experience and deeds of women erased in our traditional sources,” she wrote in her groundbreaking 1990 book, “Standing Again at Sinai: Judaism from a Feminist Perspective.”
Ross, 69, founded the National Center for Human Rights Education in Atlanta. The Smith College professor and 2022 MacArthur Fellowship recipient has drawn on her experiences as a survivor of rape and nonconsensual sterilization to advocate for reproductive justice — a theory she helped to create — especially among women of color.
Stone, a transgender woman born in 1936, is considered a founder of the academic discipline of transgender studies and is founding director of the Advanced Communication Technologies Lab at the University of Texas at Austin. She came to academics after a career as a sound engineer for Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead and other musicians in the 1960s and 1970s. She is the station engineer for radio station KSQD in Santa Cruz.
Inductees are nominated by the public and judged by a panel of experts across the nominees’ fields, according to the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
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By MARK SHERMAN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that Boston violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist when it refused his request to fly a Christian flag on a flagpole outside City Hall.
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the court that the city discriminated against the activist, Harold Shurtleff, because of his “religious viewpoint,” even though it had routinely approved applications for the use of one of the three flagpoles outside City Hall that fly the U.S., Massachusetts and Boston flags.
Occasionally, the city takes down its own pennant and temporarily hoists another flag.
Shurtleff and his Camp Constitution wanted to fly a white banner with a red cross on a blue background in the upper left corner, called the Christian flag, to mark Constitution Day, Sept. 17, in 2017.
The city had approved 284 consecutive applications to fly flags, usually those of other nations, before it rejected Shurtleff’s because it was a Christian flag. The city said he could fly a different banner, but Shurtleff refused, and lower courts upheld the city’s decision.
But the high court said the lower courts and the city were wrong. The case hinged on whether the flag-flying is an act of the government, in which case Boston can do whatever it wants, or private parties like Shurtleff, Breyer wrote.
“Finally, we look at the extent to which Boston actively controlled these flag raisings and shaped the messages the flags sent. The answer, it seems, is not at all. And that is the most salient feature of this case,” Breyer wrote in an opinion that also riffed on the brutalist architectural style of Boston’s City Hall and the Siena, Italy-inspired 7-acre plaza on which it sits.
Breyer wrote that “the city’s lack of meaningful involvement in the selection of flags or the crafting of their messages leads us to classify the flag raisings as private, not government, speech—though nothing prevents Boston from changing its policies going forward.”
The city has said that in the event of a loss at the Supreme Court it probably will change its policy to take more control of what flags can fly.
Shurtleff is a former organizer with the John Birch Society and has used his Camp Constitution website to question the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the outcome of the 2020 election that put President Joe Biden in office, the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and even who was behind the Sept. 11 attacks.
None of that was at issue at the high court.
The case is Shurtleff v. Boston, 20-1800.
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(WJHL) – Tennessee junior wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has been named the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced on Sunday.
Hyatt caught six passes for 207 yards and a school-record five touchdowns in Saturday’s win over No. 3 Alabama. The five receiving scores also tied a Southeast Conference record.
The junior’s 207 receiving yards is the most in a single Tennessee game since Cordarrelle Patterson notched 219 yards against Troy in 2012.
The Vols (6-0, 3-0 SEC) return to action on Homecoming, as they welcome UT Martin at noon on Saturday. | https://www.wjhl.com/sports/college-sports-2/tennessee-vols/vols-hyatt-earns-national-honor-for-historic-performance/ | 2022-10-17 00:04:11 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/sports/college-sports-2/tennessee-vols/vols-hyatt-earns-national-honor-for-historic-performance/ |
Pfizer COVID-19 pill showed no benefit in younger adults, study says
Video above: Doctor talks Paxlovid, chances for rebound COVID-19 infections
Pfizer's COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk seniors, according to a large study published Wednesday.
The results from a 109,000-patient Israeli study are likely to renew questions about the U.S. government's use of Paxlovid, which has become the go-to treatment for COVID-19 due to its at-home convenience. The Biden administration has spent more than $10 billion purchasing the drug and making it available at thousands of pharmacies through its test-and-treat initiative.
The researchers found that Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations among people 65 and older by roughly 75% when given shortly after infection. That's consistent with earlier results used to authorize the drug in the U.S. and other nations.
But people between the ages of 40 and 65 saw no measurable benefit, according to the analysis of medical records.
The study has limitations due to its design, which compiled data from a large Israeli health system rather than enrolling patients in a randomized study with a control group — the gold standard for medical research.
The findings reflect the changing nature of the pandemic, in which the vast majority of people already have some protection against the virus due to vaccination or prior infection. For younger adults, in particular, that greatly reduces their risks of severe COVID-19 complications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently estimated that 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity against the virus.
"Paxlovid will remain important for people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19, such as seniors and those with compromised immune systems," said Dr. David Boulware, a University of Minnesota researcher and physician, who was not involved in the study. "But for the vast majority of Americans who are now eligible, this really doesn't have a lot of benefit."
A spokesman for Pfizer declined to comment on the results, which were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Paxlovid late last year for adults and children 12 and older who are considered high risk due to conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. More than 42% of U.S. adults are considered obese, representing 138 million Americans, according to the CDC.
At the time of the FDA decision there were no options for treating COVID-19 at home, and Paxlovid was considered critical to curbing hospitalizations and deaths during the pandemic's second winter surge. The drug's results were also far stronger than a competing pill from Merck.
The FDA made its decision based on a Pfizer study in high-risk patients who hadn't been vaccinated or treated for prior COVID-19 infection.
"Those people do exist but they're relatively rare because most people now have either gotten vaccinated or they've gotten infected," Boulware said.
Pfizer reported earlier this summer that a separate study of Paxlovid in healthy adults — vaccinated and unvaccinated — failed to show a significant benefit. Those results have not yet been published in a medical journal.
More than 3.9 million prescriptions for Paxlovid have been filled since the drug was authorized, according to federal records. A treatment course is three pills twice a day for five days.
A White House spokesman on Wednesday pointed to several recent papers suggesting Paxlovid helps reduce hospitalizations among people 50 and older. The studies have not been published in peer-reviewed journals.
"Risk for severe outcomes from COVID is along a gradient, and the growing body of evidence is showing that individuals between the ages of 50 and 64 can also benefit from Paxlovid," Kevin Munoz said in an emailed statement.
Administration officials have been working for months to increase use of Paxlovid, opening thousands of sites where patients who test positive can fill a prescription. Last month, U.S. officials further expanded access by allowing pharmacists to prescribe the drug.
The White House recently signaled that it may soon stop purchasing COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and tests, shifting responsibility to the private insurance market. Under that scenario, insurers could set new criteria for when they would pay for patients to receive Paxlovid. | https://www.koat.com/article/pfizer-covid-19-pill-showed-no-benefit-in-younger-adults-study-says/40982951 | 2022-08-25 02:36:58 | 1 | https://www.koat.com/article/pfizer-covid-19-pill-showed-no-benefit-in-younger-adults-study-says/40982951 |
(NewsNation) — Videos aimed at desperate migrants are making their way across social media platforms, including TikTok.
One in particular shows a user telling Venezuelans they can migrate to the U.S. without getting a visa.
“It broke my heart because you can see the hope coming through in these comments,” Adriana Rivera, who works for the Florida Immigrant Coalition, told NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” on Friday.
Rivera called the claims in these videos outrageous, noting that the videos have now been seen and shared tens of thousands of times. Rivera went on to note that the U.S. already faces an overwhelming situation at its borders. She questioned whether the videos are part of an operation “by bad actors who are just looking to create chaos and confusion.”
This fiscal year alone, there have been more than 2.2 million migrant encounters — up more than 200,000 from the year before.
Allen Orr, the immediate past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, told “Rush Hour” on Friday that the videos are in bad taste.
“It happens over and over again in these countries that have a lot of internal turmoil and that have constant migration to the (U.S.) southern border,” Orr said.
“I think these videos add to the desperation of the economic affairs around the world and the desperation that people have to come here,” Orr said.
Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acknowledged the spread of disinformation can affect border security.
Misinformation aimed at migrants was something the Disinformation Governance Board was set to tackle, before the DHS formally terminated the board last month but the unchecked videos keep popping up, followed by likes, shares, and often shared to migrants at the U.S. border.
“Think about it, if you are trying to leave Venezuela in the state that this country is in and you see a video telling you visas are going to be given out … if you’re desperate, and these people are desperate, what are you going to do what are you going to think? It’s just bad all around,” Rivera said. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/tiktok-users-targeting-migrants-with-misinformation/ | 2022-09-11 02:35:15 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/tiktok-users-targeting-migrants-with-misinformation/ |
Reports: Martha’s Vineyard migrant flights recruiter identified
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The mysterious woman who allegedly lured dozens of migrants on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights to Martha’s Vineyard from San Antonio has been identified by several media outlets as Perla H. Huerta, a former combat medic and U.S. Army counterintelligence agent living in Tampa.
The New York Times reported late Sunday that a Venezuelan migrant who was working with Huerta to recruit migrants confirmed her identity, and a migrant in San Antonio whom Huerta had unsuccessfully sought to sign up identified a photo of her.
CNN reported that a friend of Huerta confirmed her identity in a photo provided by a migrant. Pictures have been circulating of the woman — until now known simply as “Perla” — after she allegedly recruited many of the 48 Venezuelan migrants outside a city-operated shelter in downtown San Antonio and moved them at a La Quinta Inn, before they were flown to the upscale Massachusetts island at the expense of Florida taxpayers.
The San Antonio Express-News, citing unnamed sources, reported Monday that the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, which includes San Antonio, considers Huerta, 43, a “person of interest” in its criminal investigation into the incident.
The sheriff’s office said Monday it has not confirmed or identified any persons of interest in the ongoing investigation, according to Johnny Garcia, a spokesperson. Asked about Huerta, Garcia had told the Express-News, “We are not publicly identifying anybody.”
The Associated Press tried numerous phone numbers and emails for potential matches for Perla H. Huerta or possible relatives, and got no answer or the lines were disconnected.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar has said he’s looking into whether the migrants were lied to or if the two flights last month broke any laws. Some migrants have said they were enticed with McDonald’s gift cards and promises of jobs and housing that never materialized.
U.S. Army spokesperson Madison Bonzo confirmed to the AP that a Perla H. Huerta left the military in August and served as a combat medic and worked in counterintelligence. She held the rank of master sergeant when she left the service and had deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and Djibouti.
DeSantis said he used contractors for the operation, but he has refused to release details or the contracts.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Timothy Naftali, former director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, about the handling and archiving of classified documents.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Timothy Naftali, former director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, about the handling and archiving of classified documents.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Kyrgios beat American Marcos Giron at the Citi Open on Tuesday, the Australian’s first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon final.
Less than a month since reaching his first Grand Slam final before losing to Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios defeated Giron 6-2, 6-3. It won’t help him get over falling short at Wimbledon, which has not been easy. But, winning more may boost his confidence.
“That was like the golden opportunity I felt for me,” Kyrgios said of Wimbledon. “There are so many things I would have done differently I think now that I have digested that match, but I’m doing all the right things to put myself in that position again. I think I’m doing that, and my whole team is helping me achieve that goal.”
Following a tradition he started when he won this hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open in 2019, he asked a fan where he should serve for match point and moved on to face Tommy Paul in the round of 32.
“I wish I had that experience when I was watching tennis matches,” Kyrgios said. “I think it’s just a cool experience for someone that’s paid money to come watch you play and potentially to go home with that memory.”
Kyrgios is trying to move past the memory of losing to Djokovic at Wimbledon and bowing out in the first round of the Citi Open a year ago. It helps that he thinks he’s playing some of the best tennis of his career.
“I’m having a great year,” he said. “I think if Wimbledon had points, I think I’d be around top 15, top 20 in the world. I definitely feel like I’m playing that level of tennis — if not top 10, top five at the moment.”
Top-seeded Andrey Rublev advanced to the round of 16, beating Jack Draper 6-4, 6-2. In the women’s draw, Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic beat American Sloane Stephens 6-1, 6-4.
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2023 Travelers Championship Betting Odds, Favorites & Insights – Round 1
TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut will host the 2023 Travelers Championship from June 22-25 ($20M purse), with Xander Schauffele the most recent winner and Scottie Scheffler this year's favorite (+600).
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Travelers Championship First Round Information
- Start Time: 6:45 AM ET
- Venue: TPC River Highlands
- Location: Cromwell, Connecticut
- Par/Distance: Par 70/6,852 yards
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Scottie Scheffler
- Tee Time: 12:40 PM ET
- Odds to Win: +600
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Rory McIlroy
- Tee Time: 12:50 PM ET
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- Tee Time: 12:40 PM ET
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Patrick Cantlay
- Tee Time: 7:15 AM ET
- Odds to Win: +1100
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- Tee Time: 7:25 AM ET
- Odds to Win: +1400
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Wil Myers Player Prop Bets: Reds vs. Cardinals - May 25
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 6:23 AM EDT|Updated: 34 minutes ago
On Thursday, Wil Myers (.205 on-base percentage in past 10 games, 52 points below season-long percentage) and the Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals, whose starting pitcher will be Miles Mikolas. First pitch is at 12:35 PM ET.
In his last game he had a hitless showing (0-for-3) against the Cardinals.
Wil Myers Game Info & Props vs. the Cardinals
- Game Day: Thursday, May 25, 2023
- Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Cardinals Starter: Miles Mikolas
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -133)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +725)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +260)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +195)
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Wil Myers At The Plate
- Myers is hitting .189 with three doubles, three home runs and 12 walks.
- Myers has had a hit in 18 of 35 games this year (51.4%), including multiple hits four times (11.4%).
- He has gone deep in two of 35 games played this year, and in 2.1% of his plate appearances.
- Myers has driven in a run in seven games this year (20.0%), including two games with multiple runs batted in.
- He has scored at least once seven times this season (20.0%), including one multi-run game.
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Cardinals Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Cardinals has a collective 8.8 K/9, which ranks 14th in MLB.
- The Cardinals' 4.41 team ERA ranks 19th across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Cardinals pitchers combine to rank 14th in baseball in home runs given up (56 total, 1.1 per game).
- Mikolas makes the start for the Cardinals, his 11th of the season. He is 2-1 with a 4.77 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty's most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he went seven innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing six hits.
- The 34-year-old ranks 62nd in ERA (4.77), 67th in WHIP (1.482), and 56th in K/9 (7.1) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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CLEVELAND, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is pleased to announce the financial closing of the Fan Engagement Zone, 82,000 square feet of sports and entertainment-themed retail and dining at the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls in Canton, Ohio. BGL's Real Estate Advisors team served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDQ: HOFV) in the transaction, with Huntington National Bank and Twain Financial Partners providing the financing.
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV) is a leading sports, entertainment, and media enterprise headquartered in Canton, Ohio. Established in 2020, the publicly traded company is the result of a business combination between HOF Village, LLC — a partnership between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Industrial Realty Group (IRG), established in 2016 — and Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp (GPAQ). Under the leadership of seasoned executive Michael Crawford, President & CEO of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, HOF Village is poised to capitalize on its unique partnership with professional football. This platform allows for the continued development of an integrated resort complex that is the Hall of Fame Village, as well as other gaming and media verticals.
The development financing consisted of: (i) senior construction debt with Huntington National Bank, (ii) ground lease financing with Twain Financial Partners, and (iii) sponsor equity.
"We continue to move the ball down the field and couldn't be more pleased with the progress and the partnerships that have allowed us as a company to get to this point. We know that it "takes a village to build a Village," especially in the times in which we are living in. We are grateful for the great work and alignment with BGL and other funding sources which have been instrumental as we strategically execute against our game plan," shared Michael Levy, President of Operations for Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company.
"It was a pleasure to be part of this talented, collaborative team and to provide Twain's flexible and creative ground lease financing solution for the Hall of Fame Village Retail Promenade," said Kelly Iffrig, Senior Counsel at Twain Financial. "We are confident that the Hall of Fame Village will be a premier destination."
The themed, experiential, destination masterplan of Hall of Fame Village includes three phases:
- Phase I is complete and included the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the initial build-out of the Hall Fame Village Sports Complex, and the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown hotel.
- Phase II is well underway and consists of a multi-use office complex in the Constellation Center for Excellence, a 100,000 square foot indoor facility in the Center for Performance, the Fan Engagement Zone, and Play-Action Plaza, an outdoor entertainment space that includes a zip line and giant wheel attraction to compliment food and beverage options contained within three acres of green space. A second hotel for the Company, a Hilton Tapestry Hotel, the completion of what is now known as the "Forever Lawn" Sports Complex, and the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, round out the offerings of Phase II.
- A future Phase III is also in the early planning stages, and could include additional attractions, dining, lodging, apartments, and other accommodations. The Hall of Fame Village campus is also home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum, and, while the Museum is under separate ownership, the aligned synergies complement this destination masterplan.
The Fan Engagement Zone Retail Promenade will consist of unique restaurants, retailers, and experiential offerings, with RSI's Sportsbook, Topgolf Swing Suites, and Don Shula's as anchor tenants, and will feature rooftop views of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
BGL's Real Estate Advisors Group offers comprehensive real estate investment banking services tailored to the middle market. It provides client-focused solutions with an emphasis on real estate advisory, debt, preferred and private equity placement, financial restructuring, recapitalizations, sale-leasebacks, structured finance, and asset acquisitions and dispositions across all asset classes. The team assists real estate owners and developers looking to form alliances and joint ventures with single-source capital providers to gain local and institutional access for all capital needs.
About Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. The firm advises private and public corporations and private equity groups on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, business valuations and opinions, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York, and real estate offices in Chicago, Cleveland, and San Antonio. The firm is also a founding member of Global M&A Partners, enabling BGL to service clients in more than 30 countries around the world. Securities transactions are conducted through Brown, Gibbons, Lang & Company Securities, LLC, an affiliate of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company LLC and a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.bglco.com.
About the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus. Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com.
About the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls
Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. Owned by the Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the Village currently has over $250 million worth of assets under management and is one of the largest ongoing construction projects in Ohio. Phase I of the project entailed the construction of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a world-class 20,000 seat, sports and entertainment stadium, and the Hall of Fame Village Sports Complex. Phase II, currently under construction, will add the Constellation Center for Excellence, the Center for Performance, a Fan Engagement Zone, a Hall of Fame indoor waterpark and a Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Phase III is currently in planning stages. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.
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CAIRO (AP) — A Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli vehicle in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, wounding two people, Israeli officials said. The attack cast a shadow over Egyptian-mediated efforts to lower tensions ahead of a sensitive holiday period beginning this week.
The shooting came as Israeli and Palestinian officials were meeting in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh in a bid to rein in a spiral of violence as the Muslim holy of month of Ramadan begins this week. The shooting immediately raised questions about the prospects for the new talks.
The meeting was the second attempt by the sides, shepherded by regional allies Egypt and Jordan as well as the United States, to end a year-long spasm of violence that has seen more than 200 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire and more than 40 Israelis or foreigners killed in Palestinian attacks.
Whatever progress emerged out of the previous meeting in Jordan late last month, which ended with pledges to de-escalate tensions, was quickly derailed when a new burst of violence erupted on the same day. A Palestinian gunman shot and killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank and Jewish settlers in response rampaged in a Palestinian town, destroying property and leading to the death of one Palestinian.
As Sunday's talks were underway, a Palestinian gunman opened fire on an Israeli car in the same town — Hawara — as last month’s violence, the Israeli military said.
Israeli medics said a man was shot in the upper body and was seriously wounded while his wife was lightly hurt.
The Israeli army said the suspect was shot — either by the wounded man or by soldiers — and arrested. His condition was not immediately known.
Hawara lies on a busy road in the northern part of the West Bank that is used by Israeli residents of nearby Jewish settlements. Many settlers carry guns.
Bloodshed has been surging since last month's meeting in Jordan, making expectations for Sunday's second installment low.
The killing of an Islamic Jihad militant in neighboring Syria added to the tensions Sunday. The militant group, which is active in the northern West Bank, accused Israel of assassinating the commander. Israel had no comment.
Still, mediators want to ease tensions ahead of Ramadan, which start this week and which will coincide next month with the weeklong Jewish holiday of Passover.
Ahmed Abu Zaid, a spokesman for the Egyptian foreign ministry, said Sunday’s meeting would be attended by “high-level political and security officials” from each side, as well as from Egypt, Jordan and the U.S. He wrote on Twitter that the talks are part of efforts to achieve and support calm between Israel and the Palestinians.
Abu Zaid said regional and international participation in the meeting aims at establishing “mechanisms” to follow and activate what the parties agree on, but provided no additional details.
The talks are part of efforts to support “dialogue between the Palestinian and Israeli sides to work towards ceasing unilateral measures and escalation, and to break the existing cycle of violence and achieve calm,” he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made no mention of the summit in his weekly Cabinet meeting.
Palestinian official Hussein al-Sheikh tweeted that the meeting was meant to “demand an end to this continuous Israeli aggression against us.”
Israeli media said senior security officials were set to attend.
The upcoming period is sensitive because large numbers of Jewish and Muslim faithful pour into Jerusalem's Old City, the emotional heart of the conflict and a flashpoint for violence, increasing friction points. Large numbers of Jews are also expected to visit a key Jerusalem holy site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, which the Palestinians view as a provocation. Clashes at the site in 2021 helped trigger an 11-day war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip.
While the latest violence began under the previous Israeli government, it has intensified in the first two months of the new government, headed by Netanyahu and his coalition — the country's most right-wing administration ever.
The government is dominated by hard-line settlement supporters. Itamar Ben-Gvir, the minister who oversees the police, is an extremist once relegated to the fringes of Israeli politics, with past convictions for incitement to violence and support of a Jewish terror group. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for Hawara to be “erased” after last month's settler rampage, apologizing after an international outcry.
The violence is one of the worst rounds between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank and east Jerusalem in years.
Following a spate of Palestinian attacks against Israelis last spring, Israel launched near-nightly raids in the West Bank in what it says is a bid to stem the attacks and dismantle militant networks. But the raids did not appear to slow the violence and attacks against Israelis have continued, killing 44 people.
Nearly 150 Palestinians were killed by Israel in the West Bank and east Jerusalem in 2022, making it the deadliest year in those territories since 2004, according to the Israeli rights group B'Tselem. Just this year, 85 Palestinians have been killed, according to a tally by The Associated Press.
Israel says most of those killed have been militants. But stone-throwing youths protesting the incursions have also been killed as have people not involved in the confrontations. Hundreds of Palestinians have been rounded up and placed under so-called administrative detention, which denies them due process on security grounds.
Israel captured the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians seek those territories for their future independent state.
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The flavors are formulated with expertly sourced adaptogens to enhance your mind and body
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Life & Purpose Coach, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Podcast Host, Jay Shetty, and his wife, Plant-Based Recipe Developer and Fitness & Well-being Enthusiast, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, announced today the launch of JOYO, their new line of adaptogenic sparkling teas. Available in all Erewhon stores, JOYO's functional teas are powered by adaptogens - botanicals to enhance your mind and body.
The functional beverage market is rapidly growing and projected to reach $68.9 billion by 2027 with the RTD tea industry expected to reach $38.9 billion by 2027. As the popularity of canned beverages continues to skyrocket, JOYO's sparkling teas offer a premier way for tea drinkers to enjoy their favorite healthy beverage while catering to the modern, grab-and-go lifestyle. JOYO's teas are available in five purposeful blends: Unsweetened Black Tea, Raspberry Black Tea, Black Tea with Lemon, Peach Black Tea and Tropical Green Tea. Each tea is crafted with ayurvedic ingredients and a proprietary blend of five expertly sourced adaptogens including:
- L -Theanine: An adaptogenic amino acid that naturally occurs in green + black tea and increases serotonin + dopamine, helping balance your mind.
- Lion's Mane Mushroom: An adaptogenic mushroom that has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine. Lion's Mane helps increase cognitive function, helping to combat mild stress and temporary anxiety.
- Reishi Mushroom: An adaptogenic mushroom that helps combat daily fatigue, and increase antioxidant support in the body.
- Panax Ginseng: An adaptogenic herb that has been used to improve cognitive function, specifically short term memory & even increase athletic endurance.
- Acerola Cherry Extract: An adaptogenic superfood known for its incredible Vitamin C and Antioxidant properties.
"As life-long tea drinkers, we are thrilled to offer modern consumers a more convenient and portable way to enjoy tea. With the word joy repeatedly coming up in our initial conversations for the brand, we came up with the name JOYO to encapsulate this celebratory feeling," shared Radhi-Devlukia Shetty, Co-Founder of JOYO.
To celebrate the launch, a JOYO-branded truck will be popping up at Erewhon locations within Jay and Radhi's hometown of Los Angeles from August 19-21st to introduce consumers to the brand. JOYO was created with the intention of enjoying the teas together as a community and the team will connect and offer complimentary samples to LA residents throughout the weekend.
"We created JOYO for the health conscious consumer with the goal of enhancing their body and mind and we feel Erewhon is the perfect retail partner for our initial launch. We love everything that they stand for and how they have built a brand that offers exceptional products and creates healthier communities," shared Jay Shetty, Co-Founder of JOYO.
"With a growing demand from consumers, JOYO is perfectly positioned to disrupt the category by offering an affordable, functional sparkling canned tea crafted with adaptogenic benefits and organic good-for-you ingredients," stated Kim Perell, the CEO and Founder of 100.co, an AI-powered consumer brand group that partnered with Jay and Radhi to create JOYO.
The new sparkling teas are available for $3.49 a can at all seven Erewhon stores. For more information, check out www.joyotea.com and @drinkjoyo.
ABOUT JOYO:
Launched in August 2022, JOYO is a new sparkling adaptogenic tea brand from Life & Purpose Coach, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Podcast Host, Jay Shetty, and his wife, Plant-Based Recipe Developer and Fitness & Well-being Enthusiast, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty. As life-long tea drinkers, the couple curated five purposeful blends made with ayurvedic ingredients and a proprietary blend of expertly sourced adaptogens to provide consumers with organic delicious iced teas to enhance the mind and body. For more information, visit www.joyotea.com
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A boy is in serious condition after being shot Sunday afternoon on the city’s east side.
It happened around 2 p.m. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers say they found a 15-year-old boy inside a home with gunshot wounds on the 4200 block of East Washington Street.
Police say they believe the shooting happened at a different location, but this has not yet been confirmed. Officers did not release the name of the boy. The shooting is still under investigation.
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Company Announces Appointment of Eric Levengood as a Senior Managing Director
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Consello, the advisory and investing platform, continues to build out its senior team, today announcing the appointment of Eric Levengood as a Senior Managing Director in Consello's Merchant Banking Business. Mr. Levengood has more than three decades of investment banking and corporate finance experience across a wide range of industries.
"As we continue to expand our Merchant Banking offering, putting the right leadership team in place will be key to the success of the business," said Declan Kelly, Chairman and CEO of The Consello Group. "I am confident that Eric's diverse industry background and varied strategic capabilities will further strengthen our already robust investment banking team as we continue to find new ways to deliver even more value to our clients."
Over the course of his career, Mr. Levengood has advised companies across a wide range of industries including Industrial Technology, Autos/Mobility, Business Services, Imaging, and Additive Manufacturing, with the majority of his time spent within the large Diversified Industrials sector. He has leveraged his background in both investment banking and corporate finance to assist clients with transformational M&A, acquisitions, strategic financing, IPOs, carveouts, spin-offs, split-offs and other value-enhancing and value-distributing strategies.
Prior to Consello, Mr. Levengood held various roles at Citigroup, where he worked for over 20 years.
Mr. Levengood joins Consello following the appointment of Mark Simonian as a Global Partner in the Merchant Banking business and a month after the company announced a significant minority investment in Tidal Partners, a new investment banking and financial advisory firm.
About Consello
The Consello Group is a specialized financial services advisory and strategic investing platform. At Consello, we advise clients for leadership, we invest capital to grow companies, and we execute for our banking clients across industries through one integrated platform. We also offer business development services to help companies grow and a digital currency advisory business to help companies evolve. Consello offers these four distinct but integrated lines of businesses all on one platform: Merchant Banking and M&A Advisory, Business Development, Investing and Digital Currency Advisory. For more information visit www.consello.com.
Media Contact: Alexandra Penaro, alexandra.penaro@consello.com
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SUZHOU, China and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eluminex Biosciences (Suzhou) Limited (Eluminex) officially announced today the closing of a Series B financing of over $40 million (USD). Financing was led by Cenova Capital with additional participation from Guangzhou Yuexiu Industrial Investment Fund Management, 3E Bioventures Capital, Oriza Holdings, and Series A investors.
Eluminex is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of global innovative therapeutics with a major focus in ophthalmology and recombinant human collagen technology. Its headquarters and research and development center are located in BioBAY of Suzhou Industrial Park, China, with a clinical and registration center located in South San Francisco, California.
Dr. Jinzhong Zhang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Eluminex, said: "We have made substantial pipeline progress since our $50 million Series A closure in November 2020, which was co-led by Lilly Asia Ventures, Hillhouse Capital, and Quan Capital. With the Series B raise, the Company will use the proceeds to further mature our innovative ophthalmic pipeline as well as the recombinant human collagen technology platform to meet the needs of patients in China and globally. We are grateful to the four well-known institutional investors and current shareholders for their recognition and support of Eluminex."
Eluminex's pipeline programs include novel multi-targeted antibody molecules for vision-threatening retinal diseases, an oral small molecule for rare inherited pediatric retinal dystrophies, and the clinical development and manufacturing of recombinant human collagen-based products with the potential to be world's first biosynthetic cornea for the treatment of corneal stromal blinding diseases. The Company is currently building a GMP facility in BioBAY of Suzhou Industrial Park for the manufacturing of the recombinant human collagen biosynthetic cornea and other collagen-based products and is expected to operate in mid-2023.
About Eluminex Biosciences (Suzhou) Limited
Founded in February 2020, Eluminex Biosciences (Suzhou) Limited is a global biotechnology company focusing on ophthalmic diseases and recombinant human collagen technology. The company's headquarters and research and development center are located in BioBAY of Suzhou Industrial Park, with a US-campus based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, visit www.eluminexbio.com.
About Cenova Capital
Headquartered in Shanghai, Cenova Capital is one of the earliest healthcare funds dedicated to early and growth-stage investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors in China. Since inception in 2010, Cenova now has 7 funds under management with investments in healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and digital health. Cenova's investors are mainly large domestic and international institutional investors including Asian sovereign wealth funds, government institutions, insurance and financial institutions and multinational companies.
About 3E Bioventures Capital
3E Bioventures Capital is dedicated to investing in cutting-edge life sciences and biomedical technologies, with a focus on breakthrough first-in-class therapies and disruptive cross-disciplinary innovations in medical devices and diagnostics. 3E Bioventures takes on a science-driven, entrepreneur-friendly investment philosophy by working closely with companies and research institutions to develop drugs or products that have strong unmet medical needs. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and the San Francisco Bay Area, 3E Bioventures leverages its experience, capabilities, and network to help companies tap into markets and resources across the Pacific and advance with greater speed and capital efficiency. The motto of 3E Bioventures Capital is captured in its name 3E: Expertise, Efficiency, Execution.
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Documentary Chronicles Concentration of Power and Risk to Public Health
WASHINGTON , Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the admission by Dr. Anthony Fauci that he knew the "draconian" lockdown policies he supported would have negative consequences on the economy and schoolchildren, a new film exposes the influence Fauci has had on government policy, the pharmaceutical industry, research and numerous other areas of medicine.
The Real Anthony Fauci, the latest film from documentary filmmaker Jeff Hays exposes the motivations behind "America's Doctor" to issue unquestioned edicts that upended everyday life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Fauci has drawn criticism from a number of fronts. The film is based on the runaway bestselling book The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Mr. Kennedy said of Dr. Fauci and government health regulators: "I used to watch these figures with admiration. I also watched how the industry, supposedly being regulated, used its indentured servants on Capitol Hill and its financial clout to substantially hollow out these agencies beginning in the 1980s, disabling their regulatory function, while transforming them into sock puppets for the very industry Congress charged them with regulating."
The film also examines the relationship between Big Pharma and the military, as well as the outsized power of the news media and the concentration of technology companies.
The film will be made available for free viewing at https://www.therealanthonyfaucimovie.com on October 18 at 12:01 am Eastern.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is an attorney and author. Jeff Hays Films is the producer of such films, including On Native Soil (nominated for an Academy Award) FahrenHYPE 9/11, Quack, Doctored and many others.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Kevin McVicker with Shirley & McVicker Public Affairs at 703-739-5920 or kmcvicker@shirleyandmcvicker.com.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "After having surgery I found myself unable to safely enter and exit a bath tub," said the inventor from Marietta, Ga. "I created this invention to help those that have difficulty getting in and out of a bath tub and provide a safer means of bathing."
She invented TOTAL BATH AND BODY CHAIR, patent-pending, that provides individuals with a safer method of washing the body in the shower/tub. This could help offer peace of mind knowing that an individual could safely cleanse the body, particularly private parts and without assistance. The chair could be inserted into a standard tub, as well as utilized in hospitals and nursing homes. Additionally, this could offer individuals a greater sense of independence and self-esteem.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2810, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Video obtained Wednesday shows a shootout between two rival biker gangs on a Henderson, Nevada highway in May that left six people shot.
The leader of the Las Vegas chapter of the Hells Angels and two other bikers are facing charges, including attempted murder, in the Memorial Day weekend shooting on U.S. 95 that shut down the major freeway.
Police said the shooting was between the Hells Angels and rival gang, Vagos. Prosecutors alleged the shooting may have been in retaliation for a previous murder in California involving the two groups.
Chapter leader Richard “Rizzo” Devries, 66, and gang prospects, Stephen Alo, 46, and Russell Smith, 26, were originally held on $380,000 bail each. Their bail was lowered to $75,000 bond earlier this month. All three men are out of jail awaiting trial.
The video, obtained by Nexstar’s KLAS, is shot from inside a vehicle trailing the large pack of bikers. A woman can be heard exclaiming “this is not good” after realizing that the group contains bikers from both the Hells Angels and Vagos.
The bikers were part of a Memorial Day weekend ride through Arizona and southern Nevada. Evidence presented to a grand jury includes videos of the riders crossing the Hoover Dam.
Other videos include members of the Hells Angels at a Henderson Harley-Davidson dealership minutes after the shooting.
Trials for all three men are scheduled for September. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/video-shows-hells-angels-shootout-on-highway-outside-las-vegas/ | 2022-06-23 00:56:49 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/video-shows-hells-angels-shootout-on-highway-outside-las-vegas/ |
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug possession trial in Russia that an interpreter translated only a fraction of what was being said while she was detained at Moscow’s airport in February and that officials told her to sign documents, but “no one explained any of it to me.”
The testimony by Griner, came on the same day that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home the WNBA star and another jailed American, Paul Whelan in a sharp reversal of previous policy. Details of the proposal were not announced but Moscow has for years expressed interest in the release of Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer who is serving 25 years in prison on charges he schemed to illegally sell millions of dollars in weapons.
Griner, testifying for the first time in her trial, also said that besides the poor translation at the airport, she received no explanation of her rights or access to a lawyer during the initial hours of her detention. She said she used a translation app on her phone to communicate with a customs officer.
Griner has been held since mid-February after police said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She has pleaded guilty to the charges but says she had no criminal intent in bringing them into the country and packed in haste for her return to play in a Russian basketball league during the WNBA’s offseason.
At one point in her testimony, her tone turned emotional as she said she has always followed the rules and tried to never let down her team.
“My career is my whole life,” she said. “I dedicated everything — time, my body, time away from my family. I spent six months out of the year away from everybody, and with a huge time difference.”
Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. The slow-moving trial and Griner’s five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained” — a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.
Griner, 31, faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Trials in Russia proceed even after a guilty plea, and there has been speculation that her admission was a bid to move the legal process along in hopes of a possible prisoner swap.
At the start of Wednesday’s session, Griner’s lawyers asked that she be allowed to testify outside the cage that is standard for defendants in Russian courts, arguing it was too small for the 6-foot-9 (206-centimeter) athlete to testify while standing. The judge denied the request but allowed her to speak while seated.
During her testimony, the Phoenix Mercury standout and two-time Olympic gold medalist described making a grueling 13-hour flight to Moscow from Arizona while recovering from COVID-19. Griner said she still does not know how the cannabis oil ended up in her luggage but explained she had a doctor’s recommendation for using it to address chronic pain from her sports injuries.
“I still don’t understand to this day how they ended up in my bags,” Griner said, adding that she was aware of the Russian law outlawing cannabis oil and that she had not intended to break it.
“I didn’t have any intent to use or keep in my possession any substance that is prohibited in Russia,” Griner said, adding that she understood the charges against her.
“With them being accidentally in my bags, I take responsibility, but I did not intend to smuggle or plan to smuggle anything into Russia,” she said.
She recalled being pulled aside at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on Feb. 17 after inspectors found the cartridges.
Along with an interpreter who provided only a bare-bones translation, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor quick access to her lawyer, but instead was presented with some papers.
“There were documents that I had to sign,” she said. “I can only assume that they were about the search and the cartridges.”
A woman who presented herself as an interpreter only told her where to sign, but did not “explain the contents,” Griner said, and “I didn’t know exactly what I was signing.”.
She said her rights “were never read to me, no one explained any of it to me.”
At one point, she got on her phone “and I contacted my spouse, my sports agent and my club team’s translator” in Yekaterinburg, where she plays for a club in the Ural Mountains city.
“Nothing was ever explained to me thoroughly at all,” Griner said. “There was a lot of short words – ‘sign here’ – and at that point, I felt like being held against my will so that’s why I contacted my family and my agent and asked for legal representation.”
After several hours, she was finally allowed to hand over her personal belongings to a lawyer before being led away in handcuffs, Griner said. She said she received only a cursory translation of the charges against her during the investigation.
Griner described other instances of language confusion when an interpreter struggled to properly translate the accusations against her during a meeting with a detective.
“The translations weren’t very good,” Griner said. “I remember one time him receiving stacks of paper that he was supposed to translate to me, and he looked at them for a brief moment and (his) exact words were: ‘Basically you are guilty.’”
Griner’s lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told reporters after Wednesday’s session that Griner “repeatedly underlined that she had no intention to bring the forbidden substances into Russia.”
The next trial session was set for Aug. 2. Griner’s trial began July 1 in the Moscow suburb of Khimki where the airport is located, and it is unclear how long it will last. The court has held five previous sessions that were short, and her detention has been authorized until Dec. 20.
On Tuesday, a Russian neuropsychologist testified about global use of medicinal cannabis, which is illegal in Russia. Griner’s defense team has submitted to the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use cannabis for pain.
Griner said Wednesday she used medicinal cannabis for relief from pain due to injuries sustained during her career, adding that it is widely used in the U.S. because it has fewer negative effects than some other painkillers
A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said last week that the legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in parts of the U.S. had no bearing on what happens in Russia.
Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy’s charge d’affaires who has been attending the trial, said American officials “are going to continue to monitor the case of Ms. Griner very closely, as well as the case of all U.S. citizens detained or in prison in Russia.” | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/griner-testifies-at-russia-drug-trial-about-interrogation/ | 2022-07-27 22:11:11 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/griner-testifies-at-russia-drug-trial-about-interrogation/ |
List of new laws will take effect in Tennessee July 1
JACKSON, Tenn. — A number of new laws passed by the Tennessee General Assembly will take effect starting Saturday, July 1st.
One of many new laws, but highly relative to this season, includes penalties for driving under the influence while operating a boat. This law changes the penalties for boating under the influence to the same as those for driving under the influence in the state. Courts will be authorized to match the sentencing for each BUI offense as if it were a DUI charge.
“We’ve lost a number of folks to boating accidents that were directly related to someone being intoxicated, and this is just another tool to hopefully make folks think before they take that drink and take the wheel, whether it’s in a car or boat,” said Representative Chris Todd.
Another law, known as the Silas Gable Flatt law, also relates to driving under the influence.
“It is a criminal offense for a person that knowingly provides a vehicle to another person if they know that person is under some kind of intoxicant, or provides a vehicle to another person if they know their driver’s license is suspended or revoked,” said Todd.
Starting July 1, text messages from solicitors may not be made between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
“And extends the prohibition and requirements and penalties that we have already of those telephone calls to apply now to text messages as well,” Todd explained.
The Tennessee Higher Education Freedom of Expression and Transparency Act prohibits institutions of higher education from showing bias or favoritism for or against student groups peacefully protesting, guest speakers’ points of view or a student group who requests a guest speaker to come to that institution.
“So this just gives an opportunity for the higher education commission to set up a set of rules to establish a process where a person can file a report for a violation of this,” said Todd. “It requires them – when they receive that report – to investigate it and then provide some kind of corrective action for it.”
Visit the following links for information on additional laws going into effect:
- Booting Consumer Protection Act
- Dillard’s Law
- Garrison-Jordan Survivor Benefits Act
- Jabari Bailey Highway Safety Act
- SB0256 – Immunity from prosecution from drug overdose
- SB0450 – Prohibits sale of tattoo or piercing materials for minors
- SB0868 – Penalties for text and telephone solicitations
For more local news, click here. | https://www.wbbjtv.com/2023/06/29/list-of-new-laws-will-take-effect-in-tennessee-july-1/ | 2023-06-30 00:54:24 | 1 | https://www.wbbjtv.com/2023/06/29/list-of-new-laws-will-take-effect-in-tennessee-july-1/ |
Some automakers have turned to all-wheel steering to make vehicles more maneuverable, but Ford wants to patent an alternative solution.
A patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes a way to reduce turning radius on future vehicles by varying torque to individual wheels.
In the proposed system, an onboard controller would monitor factors like steering angle and wheel speed to determine if turning-radius reduction will be helpful. This is referred to as “turn-assist mode” in the application.
When activated, this mode would reduce torque to the inside rear wheel, generating added yaw, or sideways movement. It then would apply more torque to both front wheels to help balance out that yaw and pull the vehicle out of the turn. That sounds a bit like the torque-vectoring systems already used in some production cars to improve handling, but specifically aimed at decreasing turning radius.
The torque reduction for the inside rear wheel could be achieved via braking, so this system could be used in front-wheel-drive vehicles without driven rear axles, Ford noted in the application. In all-wheel-drive applications, the rear axle could also be disconnected from the front axle in turn-assist mode, the application suggests.
As with all patent applications, it’s unclear if Ford will put torque-based turn assist into production. This isn’t the first application for a patent of this category from the automaker; earlier this year it filed for a tank turn feature, and it has filed others describing the use of four-wheel-steering to turn the front and rear wheels in opposite directions for an off-roading crawling feature. These in turn seem to build on a four-wheel-steering patent application published in 2019.
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‘It’s not fair’: Woman liable for neighbor’s tree that caused damage to her home
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) – A woman in Alabama disputes that she should be responsible for the damage her neighbor’s tree caused to her own home.
A neighbor’s tree crashed into Maria Flores’ home on Moulton Street in Decatur on Friday. Though the tree is not from her property, she is liable for the cost of the damage. However, Flores does not have insurance.
“I’m responsible for my neighbor’s tree, and I thought about it. I’m not the one with a tree in the middle of my yard,” Flores said.
Legal experts said state law requires the homeowner with the damage to pay for repairs via their homeowner’s insurance, but because Flores does not have insurance, she will pay for the damage out of pocket.
“[Insurance is] too expensive… they say it’s like $300 a month,” she said. “I can’t afford it. It’s too much for me.”
Her biggest frustration is a technicality in the law, forcing her to get a bank loan to pay off the damage.
“It’s supposed to be someone’s responsibility, not mine, because the tree wasn’t in my yard,” she said. “I don’t know who made that law. It’s not fair.”
According to state law, the only way Flores’ neighbor would be liable is if the neighbor showed negligence to their property, such as taking poor care of the tree.
Attorney Marcus Helstowski told WAFF that cases like this are unfortunate because homeowners do not have control over natural disasters.
“It is unfortunate that somebody would be responsible for their own damages when the damage was actually caused by somebody else’s property, being the tree,” Helstowski said. “But the unfortunate circumstances, that’s the law in the state of Alabama at this point in time.”
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Diane Pfister still can’t believe her friend and long-time colleague, 74-year-old Robert A. “Bobby” Raymond is gone.
Raymond was a long time horse trainer at Tampa Bay Downs.
“Oh, everybody knows Bobby,” Pfister said. “There are people that have known him 30 years longer than I have and I have known probably known him 30 years. Bobby Raymond was just one hell of a good man. And, like I said, if you had to go to war, you wanted Bobby Raymond at your side. That’s for sure. He was just that kind of person.”
According to a release from the Tampa Bay Downs, Bobby and his wife Kathy went to Mobbly Beach Park in Oldsmar on Wednesday when he waded into the water. He had a cut on his leg which, apparently was infected by bacteria.
He returned to the track on Thursday to train his horses. On Friday, his condition worsened. He was rushed to the hospital when he started shivering and his leg became inflamed.
He passed away around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
His son, Rob, remembered his father.
“He never stopped fighting. His heart was so big,” the younger Raymond said. “He hardly ever took a minute for himself. He had a great love for the animals and all the people he was involved with. he never had a problem helping someone on the backstretch who was in need.”
Clarence Brown met Raymond on a professional basis, but the two quickly became friends. He last saw Bobby on Thursday.
“We were there, you know what I’m saying, talking, making noise, having a shot of honey whiskey, which he loved,” Brown said. “I saw he had a little bit of swelling in his legs.”
Dr. Meghan Martin is a emergency pediatric physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. She sees cases of sepsis on a regular basis and there are some common symptoms.
“They will say, I just don’t feel good. You can have a high heart rate with a low blood pressure. Most of them will either have a fever or a very low body temperature,” Dr. Martin said. “They can be short of breath, they can look pale, sweaty clammy.”
Dr. Martin said bay, gulf and lake waters can be dangerous for those with open wounds.
“There are bacteria that live in the water,” Dr. Martin said. “Vibrio is one of them and these bacteria can be very serious.”
She added an average of 270,000 people die each year from septic shock. | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/his-heart-was-so-big-family-friends-remember-tampa-bay-downs-trainer-who-died-from-septic-shock/ | 2022-05-10 23:20:57 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/his-heart-was-so-big-family-friends-remember-tampa-bay-downs-trainer-who-died-from-septic-shock/ |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Kunen scored 15 points as San Francisco beat Wichita State 67-63 on Tuesday.
Kunen added seven rebounds for the Dons (6-0). Tyrell Roberts added 13 points while shooting 5 for 12, including 2 for 8 from beyond the arc, and he also had six rebounds and seven assists. Julian Rishwain shot 4 for 9 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points. The Dons picked up their sixth straight win.
The Shockers (3-2) were led by Jaykwon Walton, who recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds. Craig Porter Jr. added 16 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks for Wichita State. Gus Okafor also had 10 points and seven rebounds.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Kunen-scores-15-San-Francisco-defeats-Wichita-17605012.php | 2022-11-22 23:40:39 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/Kunen-scores-15-San-Francisco-defeats-Wichita-17605012.php |
First cases of gonorrhea resistant to several classes of antibiotics identified in the U.S.
by Brenda Goodman, CNN
Public health officials says they have found two cases of gonorrhea that appear to have reduced susceptibility to every kind of antibiotic available to treat them. It’s the first time strains of gonorrhea this resistant to antibiotics have been identified in the United States.
Increased sexual activity during the pandemic, coupled with fewer people getting routine health screenings, supercharged the spread of sexually transmitted infections around the world.
Those infections, including gonorrhea, are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics available to treat them, a problem that is becoming a dire threat to public health.
Globally, infections that are resistant to antibiotics kill approximately 700,000 people each year. That number is expected to rise to 10 million deaths per year by 2050 if steps aren’t taken to stop the spread of resistant organisms.
Experts say it was never a question of when this highly resistant gonorrhea strain would reach the US, but when.
“The concern is that this particular strain has been circulating around the world, so it was only a matter of time before it would hit the US,” says Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, a clinical professor of public health at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles.
“It’s a reminder that gonorrhea is becoming increasingly resistant, increasingly hard to treat. We don’t have any new antibiotics. We haven’t had new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea for years and we really need a different treatment strategy,” said Klausner, who sits on the CDC workgroup for gonorrhea treatment.
Gonorrhea is sexually transmitted, and one of the most commonly diagnosed infections in the US. It is caused by the bacteria Niesseria gonorrhoeae, which can infect the mucous membranes in the genitals, rectum, throat and eyes.
People can be infected without having symptoms. Left untreated, the infection can cause pelvic pain and infertility in women and blindness in newborns.
In addition to reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone, the strains of gonorrhea identified in Massachusetts also showed reduced susceptibility to cefixime and azithromycin; the strains were resistant to ciprofloxacin, penicillin and tetracycline, according to a clinical alert sent to physicians by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
The MDPH says it hasn’t yet found any connection between the two cases.
In 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended giving a double dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone in an effort to overcome the bacteria’s building resistance to this antibiotic, and that seems to have worked in these cases, but that antibiotic is the last line of defense against this infection, and experts say a new approach is needed.
Klausner is hoping to win FDA approval for a test that would tailor antibiotic treatment to the genetic susceptibilities of the particular strain of gonorrhea that is infecting a person. This is called resistance-guided treatment, and Klausner says it works for HIV, TB and some other hospital acquired infections, but it’s never really been tried for gonorrhea.
This strain of gonorrhea has been previously seen in Asia-Pacific countries and in the United Kingdom, but not in the US. A genetic marker common to these two Massachusetts residents was also previously seen in a case in Nevada, though that strain retained sensitivity to at least one class of antibiotics.
The first symptoms of gonorrhea are often painful urination, abdominal or pelvic pain, increased vaginal discharge, or bleeding between periods, but many infections are asymptomatic, according to the CDC, making routine screenings important for catching the infection.
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PITTSBURGH (AP)Jimmy Clark III hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored 16 points to give Duquesne a 78-77 win over Ball State 78-77.
Clark, who also hit a 3 at the halftime buzzer, had six rebounds for the Dukes (7-1). Tevin Brewer scored 14 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. Dae Dae Grant recorded 11 points and shot 3 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. The Dukes prolonged their winning streak to six games.
The Cardinals (4-4) were led by Jaylin Sellers, who posted 22 points. Ball State also got 12 points from Demarius Jacobs. Jarron Coleman also had 11 points and five assists.
Clark scored 11 points in the first half and Duquesne went into the break trailing 40-36. Duquesne outscored Ball State by five points in the second half. David Dixon led the way with seven second-half points.
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