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Smart, integrated collaboration tools and quick, responsive operation make these displays ideal for hybrid meeting or classroom environments
MONTVALE, N.J., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) and Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America (SNDSA) are excited to introduce the next generation of AQUOS BOARD® interactive displays. Available in three sizes, the PN-L862B: 86" Class (85.6" diagonal), PN-L752B: 75" Class (74.5" diagonal) and PN-L652B: 65" Class (64.5" diagonal) displays are perfect for higher education classrooms and / or corporate meeting spaces that require quick, responsive operation and smart, integrated collaboration tools.
The PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD range of smart interactive displays combines genuine "4K reading and writing" and an intuitive "Pen-on-Paper" user experience with Sharp's PrecisionTouch and zero bonding technology. The single USB-C connector makes it simple to walk into a room, plug in your device and start collaborating straightaway. In addition, a built-in wireless connectivity application allows users to wirelessly present their content on the AQUOS BOARD display screen quickly and easily. A variety of operating systems are supported including Windows®, Android™, iOS®, macOS®, iPadOS®, Chrome™ OS. The PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD interactive displays also feature an integrated controller with whiteboard and overlay mode.
Other features, such as open architecture design, the ability to easily connect to various types of PC sources and the latest high-speed, high-bandwidth USB-C port, provide for exceptional flexibility and freedom of use. To ensure online meetings or class experiences look and sound the best they can be, the PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD range of smart interactive displays supports the optional PN-ZCMS1 AV soundbar, a 6-element microphone array with 8 watts of crystal clear audio along with 4K Ultra HD video resolution.
A range of standard software to help get the most out of meetings and presentations are included for added productivity, such as: Sharp's Pen Software, Sharp's Touch Viewer software and Bytello Share wireless casting app. These AQUOS BOARD interactive displays also form a part of the Synappx-ready office technology provided by Sharp. They support the new Synappx Collaboration Hub, which helps organizations create effective hybrid meetings by enabling dynamic collaboration through videoconferencing with the optional AV Soundbar. Synappx Collaboration Hub helps organizations make the employee's office experience valuable, sparking creativity and innovation.
"The PN-L2B AQUOS BOARD range of smart interactive displays are our most advanced and flexible interactive displays to date and are perfect for the new hybrid work or education environments," said Gary Bailer, Director of Product Planning and Marketing. "With the amazing array of features in these displays, users can simply walk into a meeting room or classroom and connect and share with all of the participants, whether they are in the room or connected via your favorite unified communications platform."
The PN-L752B AQUOS BOARD interactive display is expected to ship immediately with the PN-L862B and PN-L652B shipping later this month. The PN-ZCMS1 AV soundbar is expected to ship in June.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, professional displays, and smart office technologies. Sharp has been named to Fortune magazine's 2020 and 2022 World's Most Admired Company List, ranking the world's most respected and reputable companies. Sharp's headquarters in Montvale, NJ has been named a "Best Places to Work in NJ 2021" by NJBIZ, a leading New Jersey business publication.
About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, strives to elevate your workplace with Simply Smarter technology, including professional and commercial displays. Sharp's professional and commercial displays are specially engineered to accelerate collaboration and are offered in a wide range of sizes and varying capabilities. From high-impact displays for digital signage, to state-of-the-art ultra-narrow bezel video walls, to the award-winning AQUOS BOARD® interactive display systems and Windows collaboration displays, Sharp commercial and professional displays help you communicate, collaborate and disseminate information brilliantly. For more information, visit our website at business.sharpusa.com.
For more information on Sharp's business products, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, 100 Paragon Drive, Montvale, N.J., 07645. For online product information, visit our website at business.sharpusa.com. Become a fan of SIICA on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram and watch us on YouTube.
About Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions, wholly owned by Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd. Sharp/NEC offers one of the broadest visual solutions portfolios in the industry, innovating in LCD displays, lamp and laser projectors, dvLED, 8K and 5G technology, collaboration solutions, calibration tools, IoT and AI-driven analytics. Sharp/NEC is a trusted name and a total solutions provider with strong ties to industry partners and has a reputation for quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support with a range of professional service offerings. Serving a wide variety of markets, the organization's expertise spans retail, enterprise, education, entertainment, transportation, energy and utility, and more. For more information, please visit www.sharpnecdisplays.us. Follow us on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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212.931.6172
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BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MDU Resources Group, Inc.'s (NYSE: MDU) board of directors has selected the management team who will lead Knife River Corporation, the company's construction materials subsidiary, effective upon completion of the anticipated separation of Knife River into an independent, publicly traded company. MDU Resources expects to complete the spinoff in the second quarter.
Additionally, the board has named Knife River President Brian R. Gray to become president and CEO of Knife River, effective March 1. At that time, current CEO David C. Barney will become a senior advisor to the company, providing support during Knife River's planned transition to a stand-alone company and assisting with other projects identified by the CEO.
"MDU Resources and Knife River have deep benches of talented and seasoned leaders, and we have been preparing for this succession in leadership for some time," said Dennis W. Johnson, chair of the board of MDU Resources. "These executives will lead Knife River to successfully serve, with integrity, its customers, employees and communities while creating shareholder value."
With the exception of the March 1 transition for Gray and Barney, the executive management positions at Knife River will become effective upon the anticipated spinoff. The leadership team identified by the board includes:
- Brian R. Gray will become president and CEO on March 1. Gray has 29 years of experience at Knife River. Prior to being named company president in January, he was president of Knife River's Northwest Region.
- Nathan W. Ring will become chief financial officer. Ring currently is Knife River's vice president of business development and has 21 years of experience with MDU Resources' companies, including serving as vice president, controller and chief accounting officer for MDU Resources from 2014 to 2016.
- Karl A. Liepitz will become vice president, chief legal officer and secretary. Liepitz currently is vice president, general counsel and secretary of MDU Resources and has 19 years of experience with MDU Resources, including 17 years as internal legal counsel to Knife River.
- Trevor J. Hastings will become chief operating officer. Hastings currently is president and CEO of WBI Energy, an MDU Resources subsidiary, and has 27 years of experience with MDU Resources' companies, including 10 years with Knife River as vice president of business development and operations support.
- Nancy K. Christenson will remain vice president of administration, with oversight of Human Resources, compensation and benefits, compliance and employee relations. She has 45 years of experience with Knife River.
- Glenn R. Pladsen will remain vice president of support services, with oversight of information technology, safety, environmental management, training, capital budgeting and national accounts. He has 16 years of experience with Knife River.
- John F. Quade has been named vice president of business development. He has 28 years of experience with Knife River and previously was president of the company's North Central Region, a position he held since 2012.
"We have well-executed, long-term succession plans in place across our organization and expect a seamless transition with this management team at Knife River and existing leadership at MDU Resources as we become two publicly traded companies," said David L. Goodin, president and CEO of MDU Resources.
MDU Resources is working toward its objective of creating two pure-play, publicly traded companies, with one focused on regulated energy delivery and the other on construction materials, to optimize value for shareholders. The Knife River separation is expected to be effected as a tax-free spinoff to MDU Resources shareholders.
About MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P MidCap 400 and the S&P High-Yield Dividend Aristocrats indices, is Building a Strong America® by providing essential products and services through its regulated energy delivery and construction materials and services businesses. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the Investor Relations Department at investor@mduresources.com.
About Knife River
Knife River Corporation mines aggregates and markets crushed stone, sand, gravel and related construction materials, including ready-mix concrete, asphalt and other value-added products. It also distributes cement and asphalt oil. It performs integrated contracting services. For more information, visit www.kniferiver.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
The information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements contained in this release, including statements about the planned separation of Knife River Corporation and its future performance, are expressed in good faith and are believed by the company to have a reasonable basis. Nonetheless, actual results may differ materially from the projected results expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, refer to Item 1A-Risk Factors in MDU Resources' most recent Form 10-Q and 10-K.
Media Contacts: Laura Lueder, MDU Resources manager of communications and public relations, 701-530-1095
Tony Spilde, Knife River senior director of communications, 541-213-0947
Investor Contact: Brent Miller, director of financial projects and investor relations, 701-530-1730
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DENVER, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris Animal Foundation announced a new multimillion-dollar research initiative focused on hemangiosarcoma, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.
A major goal of the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is to help focus research dollars in areas identified as critical to improving canine health. After 10 years of data reporting, enough data has been gathered to show the outsized impact of hemangiosarcoma on cancer deaths in the study cohort of 3,044 dogs.
"Hemangiosarcoma, an almost universally fatal cancer, accounts for approximately 70% of cancer deaths to date in our study cohort," said Dr. Kathy Tietje, Vice President of Scientific Operations at Morris Animal Foundation. "With meaningful and targeted research efforts, and a greater investment of funding, we hope we can improve the outlook for all dogs diagnosed with this devastating disease."
The Foundation will open a call for proposals on January 12, 2023, focused on advancing the prevention, detection, treatment of, and potentially cures for, hemangiosarcoma.
For this grant call, proposals should have a high potential for translation to clinical practice in the areas of:
- Early disease diagnosis
- New therapeutic approaches, either alone or paired with diagnostics to monitor treatment efficacy
- Genomic prediction of breeding values
Researchers and research groups will have access to samples and data from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, although other samples and datasets may also be used.
"Hemangiosarcoma is one of the deadliest forms of canine cancer," said Tietje. "This upcoming research initiative is dedicated to our Golden Retriever Lifetime Study dog owners and veterinarians and their beloved golden retrievers. They are helping the research community move the needle on this deadly disease."
All proposals submitted to Morris Animal Foundation in response to this RFP will undergo administrative and scientific review by a Scientific Advisory Board. Interested researchers can find additional information, including award types and funding levels at Morris Animal Foundation Apply for a Grant.
More information about the initiative can be found in the Foundation's Hemangiosarcoma Initiative prospectus.
Founded in 1948, Morris Animal Foundation is one of the largest nonprofit animal health research organizations in the world, funding more than $149 million in critical studies across a broad range of species. Learn more at morrisanimalfoundation.org.
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Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at her residence at Balmoral Castle. She was 96 years old.
The announcement of her death was made by Buckingham Palace after officials said doctors were concerned about her health. Officials did not say what caused her death.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Buckingham Palace said Queen Elizabeth died peacefully during the afternoon.
King Charles issued a statement after the announcement.
"The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
"During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held."
Family members rushed to Balmoral Castle to be with her as they learned about her ailing condition.
One of her last official acts as queen came on Tuesday when she accepted the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and welcomed new Prime Minister Liz Truss. The meetings, however, did not take place at Buckingham Palace, as per custom, leading to speculation about her health.
She then canceled a meeting Wednesday night after she was advised to take a day of rest.
Elizabeth was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, serving over 70 years, surpassing Queen Victoria in 2015. She was also the longest-reigning female monarch in world history.
With her death, Elizabeth’s eldest son, King Charles, becomes the British monarch.
Elizabeth ascended to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952, after her father, King George VI, died. She was coronated a year later.
Her first state visit did not come until 1957, when she visited the United States to address the United Nations General Assembly. In 1991, she became the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress.
During her tenure, more than a dozen nations left the Commonwealth, opting for self-governing models.
The Queen has withstood controversy and remained a popular figure in the U.K. A May 2022 poll found that 86% of British adults were satisfied with her work as queen.
She celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in May, marking 70 years on the throne. The event was widely celebrated in Britain, and celebrations were held in many Commonwealth nations.
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 21, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
129 PM EDT Thu Jul 21 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT
FOR CENTRAL FAIRFIELD...WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES...
At 128 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Kisco,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. Up to 2 inch
diameter hail is possible.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.
This severe storm will be near...
Mahopac around 140 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday sued CNN, seeking $475 million in damages, saying the network had defamed him in an effort to short-circuit any future political campaign.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, focuses primarily on the term “The Big Lie” about Trump’s false claims of widespread fraud that he says cost him the 2020 presidential election to Joe Biden.
CNN said it had no comment on the lawsuit.
Trump repeatedly attacked CNN as president, which resonated with his conservative followers. He has similarly filed lawsuits against big tech companies with little success. His case against Twitter for knocking him off its platform following the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection was thrown out by a California judge earlier this year.
Numerous federal and local election officials in both parties, a long list of courts, top former campaign staffers and even Trump’s own attorney general have all said there is no evidence of the election fraud he alleges.
Trump’s lawsuit claims “The Big Lie,” a phrase with Nazi connotations, has been used in reference to him more than 7,700 times on CNN since January 2021.
“It is intended to aggravate, scare and trigger people,” he said.
In a statement Monday, Trump suggested that similar lawsuits would be filed against other news organizations. And he said he may also bring “appropriate action” against the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by his supporters. The lawsuit comes as he is weighing a potential bid for the presidency in 2024.
New CNN chief Chris Licht privately urged his news personnel in a meeting more than three months ago to refrain from using the phrase because it is too close to Democratic efforts to brand the former president, according to several published reports.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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I was surprised that the late film star, Katharine Hepburn, was legendary in her day for her brownies. As a youngster, I adored the film roles she portrayed, quirky women often with an endearing rebellious streak. I never imagined that she had found baking fame until I read a revised recipe for her brownies in David Lebovitz’s “The Great Book of Chocolate” (Ten Speed Press).
Lebovitz wrote that her recipe was fine, but to reflect more current tastes he tweaked it to include additional chocolate and chocolate chips. They are delicious, rich in chocolate goodness with the crunch of chopped nuts, either pecans or walnuts. The texture somewhere between cakey and fudge-like.
They would make a welcome gift for Dad this Father’s Day, June 18. They are scrumptious on their own, but I like them served topped with ice cream or whipped cream and fresh strawberries. That’s how my dad would have liked them.
Dave and Kate’s Remarkable Brownies
Yield: 16 brownies
INGREDIENTS
Soft butter and flour for prepping baking dish8 tablespoons (one stick or 115 grams) unsalted butter4 ounces (115 grams) unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar2 large eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract6 tablespoons (50 grams) all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup (100 grams) walnuts or pecans, toasted, chopped; see cook’s notes1/2 cup (70 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Cook’s notes: Start this recipe by toasting nuts to allow them to cool. Place nuts in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Toast in a 350-degree oven until lightly browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Keep an eye on them because nuts burn easily. Cool.
DIRECTIONS
1. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish and lightly dust with flour, tapping out excess flour. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 325 degrees.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter on medium heat. It should only be hot enough to barely melt butter; do not let it get sizzling hot. Add chopped chocolate and stir over low heat to melt chocolate. Remove from heat and mix in sugar, then eggs and vanilla.
3. Stir in flour and salt, then the nuts and chocolate chips. Scrape the mixture into prepared pan, evening it out and pushing mixture into corners. Bake 30 minutes. (When done, the edges of the brownies will be springy-firm when pressed — the center will be set). Cool on wire rack. Brownies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Source: “The Great Book of Chocolate” by David Lebovitz (Ten Speed Press)
Cooking question? Contact Cathy Thomas at cathythomascooks@gmail.com
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Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark is back, offering $1.50 tickets
Published: May. 24, 2023 at 11:18 AM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
(Gray News) – Cinemark is making it more affordable than ever to take the kids to the movies this summer for some big-screen entertainment.
Participating theaters will host Summer Movie Clubhouse movies on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for just $1.50.
The discounted movies start the week of June 19 and run each week through August 10.
The complete lineup includes:
Week 1 - June 21
- Minions: The Rise of Gru
Week 2 – June 28
- Sonic The Hedgehog
Week 3 – July 5
- Mummies
Week 4 – July 12
- The Bad Guys
Week 5 – July 19
- Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Week 6 – July 26
- DC League of Super-Pets
Week 7 – Aug. 2
- Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Week 8 – Aug. 9
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Cinemark has 317 theaters and 4,391 screens in 42 states.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City is three games away from making history. And after the stunning rout of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola’s march toward a treble of trophies feels unstoppable.
“We are there. We can think about it, can visualize it,” the City manager said after his team’s 4-0 win at Etihad Stadium.
Madrid’s undisputed kings of Europe were humbled and, but for the efforts of Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, the scoreline could have been so much worse for the 14-time champions.
City feels like an irresistible force as it closes in on the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup titles. It was certainly too much for Madrid to handle as Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half, Eder Militao scored an own goal after the break and substitute Julian Alvarez struck in time added on to seal a 5-1 aggregate win.
Madrid has fought its way back from the brink on numerous occasions over the past two seasons, but this was too great a challenge.
After overrunning the defending European champions, City will be favored to do the same to Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul on June 10.
A win against Chelsea on Sunday would secure a third straight league title and Manchester United stands in its way in the FA Cup final.
United is the only English team to win the three main trophies in one season — doing so in 1999.
City has already overtaken its Manchester rival as the dominant force in English soccer and can now emulate its greatest achievement.
“We are close and of course we are going to try,” Guardiola said.
City is going in search of its first Champions League title, while Guardiola is aiming to win it for a third time as a coach.
At times, it has seemed as though the pressure on Europe’s biggest stage was too big for a team that has been serial winners in domestic competition.
While City’s quality has rarely been in question over Guardiola’s seven years in charge, its temperament in the Champions League has been.
On too many occasions it has fallen short when the heat was on — losing to underdogs such as Monaco, Lyon and Tottenham.
It was in command for almost the entirety of the two-legged semifinal against Madrid last year, but still managed to lose after blowing a two-goal lead in the last few minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu.
That never looked likely on this occasion, however, as City provided further evidence that it is finally ready to lift the one trophy that has eluded it.
“After 10 or 15 minutes I had the feeling that all the pain we had in one season, one year, what happened last season, was there today,” Guardiola said. “It was really tough to lose the way we lose and I think we had to swallow poison. Football always gives you another chance. When the draw was made with Madrid I said ‘I want it’.”
Carlo Ancelotti had described Madrid as a team with a “special power to stay alive.”
By the end of a chastening night in Manchester, he could only congratulate Guardiola.
“We played against an opponent who deserved to win,” he said. “They played with more intensity, more quality up front and they took their chances. They were better than us today, we were better last year.”
Having been dominated for long periods by Madrid in the first leg last week, City took control from the start in front of its own fans.
Erling Haaland had two clear chances to score before Bernardo’s opening goal — twice seeing headers saved by Courtois.
With the crowd roaring on every City challenge, it felt like a matter of time before the home team would find a breakthrough — and it came in the 23rd minute.
After denying Haaland twice, Courtois could not keep out Bernardo, who raced onto Kevin de Bruyne’s pass before firing in at the near post.
The sense of relief was unmistakable — from Guardiola as much as anyone else in the stadium as he turned to the crowd, double fist-pumped and blew kisses toward the supporters.
Having been passive for the opening 30 minutes, Madrid sprung into life and Toni Kroos hit the bar from around 25 meters.
It was a warning to City and moments later the home team was celebrating a second goal, with Bernardo the scorer again in the 37th.
Ilkay Gundogan burst into the box and when his shot was blocked, Bernardo was the quickest to react, heading the rebound beyond Militao on the line.
Haaland could have killed the game when he came one-on-one with Courtois in the 73rd, but saw his shot diverted onto the bar.
City did not have to wait long for a third, with Militao diverting De Bruyne’s free kick into his own net.
The crowd was already in celebratory mood and was given one more goal to cheer when Alvarez burst through and slid a shot past Courtois in stoppage time.
Guardiola won the Champions League twice with Barcelona, but has failed to add to that total with Bayern Munich and City.
This is only his second final since last winning the competition in 2011, having lost to Chelsea in 2021.
“It’s a beautiful night for us,” said Bernardo. “We knew it was going to be tough, but to beat this Madrid team 4-0 at home it was wonderful. It’s a wonderful feeling to be in the final again and hopefully this time we can try to win it.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Mayor Muriel Bowser was poised to coast to a third term Tuesday after a campaign focused on her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and on her history as one of the faces of Washington’s ongoing quest for statehood.
In June, Bowser, 50, defeated a pair of challengers from the District of Columbia Council in the Democratic primary, a race that is largely held to be the de facto mayoral race in the overwhelmingly Democratic district.
In the general election, Bowser faced a trio of challengers — all considered marginal: Republican Stacia Hall, Statehood Green Party nominee Corren Brown and independent candidate Rodney “Red” Grant.
Bowser has largely presided over a period of prosperity but has faced steady accusations of being too close to developers and business interests as an uncontrolled gentrification wave prices out longtime Black residents.
Grant, a longtime actor and comedian, took aim at that perception, saying in a campaign video that Bowser has “focused on developing buildings in our city but has forgotten to develop our youth and a real comprehensive plan to reduce crime.”
Public safety and crime dominated the primary campaign. Homicides have risen for four years straight, and the 2021 murder count of 227 was the highest since 2003. Both primary challengers, D.C. Council members Robert White and Trayon White, harshly criticized her response to the spiraling violent crime rates.
But despite her vulnerability on public safety and rising public anxiety over crime, Bowser emerged from the Democratic primary with a double-digit victory.
Bowser gained national attention in the summer of 2020. Following mass protests over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, she publicly feuded with then-President Donald Trump after racial justice protesters were forcibly cleared from an area near the White House.
Bowser responded by renaming the protest epicenter Black Lives Matter Plaza and commissioning a mural with “Black Lives Matter” painted on a stretch of 16th Street, one block from the White House, in giant yellow letters. The move was publicly dismissed as “performative” by the local Black Lives Matter affiliate, a regular Bowser critic.
Under pressure from activists calling to defund the police, Bowser largely stood by her police department, fighting public battles with the D.C. Council over the police budget. She quietly replaced an older white police chief with a younger Black successor and has pushed for funding to build Metropolitan Police Department staffing, currently at 3,500, up to 4,000 officers over the next decade.
A victory would make Bowser the second D.C. mayor to win three consecutive terms, tying with Marion Barry, who presided over the city continuously from 1979 to 1991.
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BOSTON — Garnet Hathaway scored the tiebreaking goal late in the second period and the NHL-best Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Patrice Bergeron added a power-play goal for the Bruins and Linus Ullmark made 26 saves, raising his record to 36-5-1.
Victor Hedman had a shorthanded score for the Lightning and Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots. Tampa Bay has lost four straight.
Hathaway, positioned in front of the net, batted the rebound of Matt Grzelcyk’s shot from the left point out of the air and into the net before Vasilevskiy could control it with 2:28 left in the period.
Ullmark stopped Anthony Cirelli’s backhander on a partial breakaway with about seven minutes left.
With Lightning winger Pat Maroon in the penalty box with an unsportsmanlike conduct for something he did on the bench, Bergeron was credited with his 27th goal when Brad Marchand’s pass hit his skate before caroming into the net off Hedman’s skate 6:46 into the opening period.
Hedman beat Ullmark with a slap shot from the top of the left circle for his goal just under three minutes later.
EARLY DUSTUPS
Maroon and Hathaway had to be separated before the opening puck drop. It didn’t matter, they dropped their gloves just nine seconds into the game. The scrum started when Tampa Bay center Ross Colton, who got a double minor for roughing, went after Boston center Jakub Lauko.
WELL DONE
The Bruins killed a two-man, power-play advantage midway into the second, holding the Lightning to one shot on goal. Then, just one shot before the second penalty expired.
Tampa Bay was shorthanded five times in the opening period, holding the Bruins to one goal.
NOTES: Bruins forward A.J. Greer served a one-game suspension for crosschecking Montreal’s Mike Hoffman in the face in Thursday’s 4-2 victory over the Canadiens. … The Bruins came in with the league’s top penalty-killing unit (85.4%) while the Lightning owned the third-best power play (25.5%). … Boston forward David Pastrnak’s next goal will be the 290th of his career and move him ahead of Ken Hodge for eighth on the team’s all-time list.
UP NEXT
Lightning: At Carolina on Tuesday.
Bruins: At Carolina on Sunday.
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Jasinski leads Brenham to 4-0 win over Consol in playoff seeding game
MUMFORD, Texas (KBTX) - The Brenham softball team beat A&M Consolidated 4-0 at the Bieneski Athletic Complex Tuesday afternoon in a playoff seeding game. Both Brenham and Consol finished the regular season tied for second in the District 19-5A standings, so Brenham will now be the 2 seed and Consol will be the 3 seed.
Sophomore Della Jasinski led the Cubettes on the mound, throwing 13 strikeouts and only allowing one hit on a bunt in the second inning. Jasinski started the game throwing six straight strikeouts in the first two innings.
Avery Mauer got the offense going for the Cubettes in the first inning with a stand-alone triple that turned into a run after a throwing error to third. In the second inning, Annie Beckendorf scored on a wild pitch and Halle Schell had an RBI. Beckendorf had an RBI in the third inning to complete the scoring.
Consol catcher Aiyana Coleman moved to the mound to relieve pitch and pitched three scoreless innings to finish the game.
The Lady Tigers will take on Kingwood Park in the bi-district round of the playoffs beginning Thursday. Brenham will begin the playoffs against New Caney.
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NCAA on trial in concussion case of dead former USC football player
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma is taking what could be a landmark case to a Los Angeles jury Friday.
Matthew Gee died in 2018 from permanent brain damage caused by countless blows to the head he took while playing linebacker for the 1990 Rose Bowl winning team, according to the wrongful death suit filed by Alana Gee.
Of the hundreds of wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits brought by college football players against the NCAA in the past decade, Gee’s is only the second to go to trial alleging that hits to the head led to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease. It could be the first to reach a jury.
“For years (the NCAA) has kept players like Matthew Gee and the public in the dark about an epidemic that was slowly killing college athletes,” the lawsuit said. “Long after they played their last game, they are left with a series of neurological conditions that could slowly strangle their brains.”
The NCAA, the governing body of college athletics in the U.S., said it wasn’t responsible for Gee’s death, which it blamed on heavy drinking, drugs and other health problems.
“Mr. Gee used alcohol and drugs to cope with a traumatic childhood, to fill in the loss of identity he felt after his football playing days ended, and to numb the chronic and increasing pain caused by numerous health issues,” NCAA lawyers wrote in a filing in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The issue of concussions in sports, and football in particular, has been front and center in recent years as research has discovered more about long-term effects of repeated head trauma in problems ranging from headaches to depression and, sometimes, early onset Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.
A 2018 trial in Texas led to a swift settlement after several days of testimony by witnesses for the widow of Greg Ploetz, who played defense for Texas in the late 1960s.
In 2016, the NCAA agreed to settle a class-action concussion lawsuit, paying $70 million to monitor former college athletes’ medical conditions, $5 million toward medical research and payments of up to $5,000 toward individual players claiming injuries.
The NFL has been hit with similar suits and eventually agreed to a settlement covering 20,000 retired players providing up to $4 million for a death involving CTE, which is found in athletes and military veterans who suffered repetitive brain injuries. It’s expected to exceed $1.4 billion in payouts over 65 years for six qualifying conditions.
After years of denials, the NFL acknowledged in 2016 that research done at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center showed a link between football and CTE, which is associated with memory loss, depression and progressive dementia.
The center has found CTE in the brains of 110 of 111 deceased former NFL players and 48 of 53 former college players, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Hall of Famers diagnosed after death include Ken Stabler, Mike Webster and Junior Seau, a teammate of Gee’s at USC.
Gee, 49, was one of five linebackers on the 1989 Trojans squad who died before turning 50. As with Seau, who killed himself in 2012, Gee’s brain was examined posthumously at BU and found to have CTE.
The defense has sought to exclude any testimony about Gee’s teammates and the NCAA said there was no medical evidence Gee suffered from concussions at USC.
Two ex-teammates, however, testified at depositions about blows they routinely took at a time when they were told to hit with their heads.
Mike Salmon, who went on to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills, recalled Gee and other linebackers being “out of it” during hard-hitting practices.
“Matt hit like a truck,” Salmon said. “I saw him quite a bit coming back to the huddle. You could tell ... he wasn’t all there.”
“It was our job to make helmet-to-helmet contact in the ‘80s,” Gene Fruge, a former nose-tackle, testified. “There was no question about it. That was your job, to explode the man in front of you.”
The NCAA, which required schools in 2010 to have a concussion protocol, said long-term effects of head injuries weren’t well understood at the time Gee played.
Gee’s lawsuit said the debilitating effects of concussions and other traumatic brain impacts have been known for about a century, first from studies of “punch drunk” boxers and later from findings in football and other contact sports.
“The NCAA knew of the harmful effects ... on athletes for decades, they ignored these facts and failed to institute any meaningful methods of warning and/or protecting the athletes,” the lawsuit said. “For the NCAA, the continued expansion and operation of college football was simply too profitable to put at risk.”
In his senior year, Gee was team captain and led USC in tackles, forced fumbles and fumbles recovered.
After graduating in 1992, Gee was cut by the Los Angeles Raiders in training camp. He married Alana, his college sweetheart, and they had three children as he ran his own insurance company in Southern California. For 20 years, he lived a “relatively normal” life, the suit said.
That changed around 2013, when he began to lose control of his emotions, the lawsuit said. He became angry, confused and depressed. He drank heavily. He told a doctor days would go by without him being able to recall what happened.
When he died on New Year’s Eve 2018, the preliminary cause of death was listed as the combined toxic effects of alcohol and cocaine with other significant conditions of cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis and obesity.
Joseph Low, a Los Angeles lawyer for clients with traumatic brain injury who is not involved in the case, said drug and alcohol abuse can become a symptom of brain injuries as those suffering try to self-medicate. Blaming Gee’s death on substance abuse will not shield the NCAA from evidence showing he had CTE, which is not caused by drugs and alcohol, Low said.
“That’s a distraction,” Low said. “It’s really a disgusting way to do character assassination. It’s what you call defense strategy 101.”
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'It's prison': Hundreds in Bushwick shelter go weeks without showers
BUSHWICK, N.Y. - Hundreds of people staying at this Bushwick shelter have not had access to a shower in weeks.
This is the reality for asylum seekers staying at this Bushwick shelter on Stockton Street.
Twenty-one-year-old, Ely from Mauritania says the conditions inside the shelter on 359 Stockton Street are terrible, with just one working bathroom on the sixth floor.
Most of the people we spoke to outside the shelter on Monday are seeking refuge here from countries like Mauritania, Angola, and Chad.
"I come running from my country. My country is hell. It hurts to tell you my story. It hurts to tell you the story. I can’t. But we hope the situation can be changed one day," Ely tells us.
A security guard here told FOX 5 NY's Christine Russo that the building is brand new and showers weren’t ready by the time the city started using the building as a shelter.
She said the showers should be operational ‘soon’.
In the meantime, the local community has stepped up. People have posted information about where to find other shower locations, on the fence of a community garden across the street.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Protests against China's restrictive COVID-19 measures appeared to roil in a number of cities Saturday night, in displays of public defiance fanned by anger over a deadly fire in the western Xinjiang region.
Many protests could not be immediately confirmed, but in Shanghai, police used pepper spray to stop around 300 protesters who had gathered at Middle Urumqi Road at midnight, bringing flowers, candles and signs reading "Urumqi, November 24, those who died rest in peace" to memorialize the 10 deaths caused by a fire in an apartment building in Xinjiang's capital city Urumqi.
A protester who gave only his family name, Zhao, said one of his friends was beaten by police and two friends were pepper sprayed. He said police stomped his feet as he tried to stop them from taking his friend away. He lost his shoes in the process, and left the protest barefoot.
Zhao says protesters yelled slogans including "Xi Jinping, step down, Communist Party, step down," "Unlock Xinjiang, unlock China," "do not want PCR (tests), want freedom" and "press freedom."
Around 100 police stood line by line, preventing some protesters from gathering or leaving, and buses carrying more police arrived later, Zhao said.
Another protester, who gave only his family name of Xu, said there was a larger crowd of thousands of demonstrators, but that police stood in the road and let protesters pass on the sidewalk.
Posts about the protest were deleted immediately on China's social media, as China's Communist Party commonly does to suppress criticism.
Earlier Saturday, authorities in the Xinjiang region opened up some neighborhoods in Urumqi after residents held extraordinary late-night demonstrations against the city's draconian "zero-COVID" lockdown that had lasted more than three months. Many alleged that obstacles caused by anti-virus measures made the fire worse. It took emergency workers three hours to extinguish the blaze, but officials denied the allegations, saying there were no barricades in the building and that residents were permitted to leave.
During Xinjiang's lockdown, some residents elsewhere in the city have had their doors chained physically shut, including one who spoke to The Associated Press who declined to be named for fear of retribution. Many in Urumqi believe such brute-force tactics may have prevented residents from escaping in Thursday's fire and that the official death toll was an undercount.
Anger boiled over after Urumqi city officials held a press conference about the fire in which they appeared to shift responsibility for the deaths onto the apartment tower's residents.
"Some residents' ability to rescue themselves was too weak," said Li Wensheng, head of Urumqi's fire department.
Police clamped down on dissenting voices, announcing the arrest of a 24-year-old woman for spreading "untrue information" about the death toll online.
Late Friday, people in Urumqi marched largely peacefully in big puffy winter jackets in the cold winter night.
Videos of protests featured people holding the Chinese flag and shouting "Open up, open up." They spread rapidly on Chinese social media despite heavy censorship. In some scenes, people shouted and pushed against rows of men in the white whole-body hazmat suits that local government workers and pandemic-prevention volunteers wear, according to the videos.
By Saturday, most had been deleted by censors. The Associated Press could not independently verify all the videos, but two Urumqi residents who declined to be named out of fear of retribution said large-scale protests occurred Friday night. One of them said he had friends who participated.
The AP pinpointed the locations of two of the videos of the protests in different parts of Urumqi. In one video, police in face masks and hospital gowns faced off against shouting protesters. In another, one protester is speaking to a crowd about their demands. It is unclear how widespread the protests were.
The demonstrations, as well as public anger online, are the latest signs of building frustration with China's intense approach to controlling COVID-19. It's the only major country in the world that still is fighting the pandemic through mass testing and lockdowns.
Given China's vast security apparatus, protests are risky anywhere in the country, but they are extraordinary in Xinjiang, which for years has been the target of a brutal security crackdown. A huge number of Uyghurs and other largely Muslim minorities have been swept into a vast network of camps and prisons, instilling fear that grips the region to this day.
Most of the protesters visible in the videos were Han Chinese. A Uyghur woman living in Urumqi said it was because Uyghurs were too scared to take to the streets despite their rage.
"Han Chinese people know they will not be punished if they speak against the lockdown," she said, declining to be named for fear of retaliation against her family. "Uyghurs are different. If we dare say such things, we will be taken to prison or to the camps."
In one video, which the AP could not independently verify, Urumqi's top official, Yang Fasen, told angry protesters he would open up low-risk areas of the city the following morning.
That promise was realized the next day, as Urumqi authorities announced that residents of low risk areas would be allowed to move freely within their neighborhoods. Still, many other neighborhoods remain under lockdown.
Officials also triumphantly declared Saturday that they had basically achieved "societal zero-COVID," meaning that there was no more community spread and that new infections were being detected only in people already under health monitoring, such as those in a centralized quarantine facility.
Social media users greeted the news with disbelief and sarcasm. "Only China can achieve this speed," wrote one user on Weibo.
On Chinese social media, where trending topics are manipulated by censors, the "zero-COVID" announcement was the No. 1 trending hashtag on both Weibo, a Twitter-like platform, and Douyin, the Chinese edition of TikTok. The apartment fire and protests became a lightning rod for public anger, as millions shared posts questioning China's pandemic controls or mocking the country's stiff propaganda and harsh censorship controls.
The public has turned against China's zero-COVID policy
The explosion of criticism marks a sharp turn in public opinion. Early on in the pandemic, China's approach to controlling COVID-19 was hailed by its own citizens as minimizing deaths at a time when other countries were suffering devastating waves of infections. China's leader Xi Jinping had held up the approach as an example of the superiority of the Chinese system in comparison to the West and especially the U.S., which had politicized the use of face masks and had difficulties enacting widespread lockdowns.
But support for "zero-COVID" has cratered in recent months, as tragedies sparked public anger. Last week, the Zhengzhou city government in the central province of Henan apologized for the death of a 4-month old baby. She died after a delay in receiving medical attention while suffering vomiting and diarrhea in quarantine at a hotel in Zhengzhou.
The government has doubled down its policy even as it loosens some measures, such as shortening quarantine times. The central government has repeatedly said it will stick to "zero COVID."
Many in Xinjiang have been locked down since August. Most have not been allowed to leave their homes, and some have reported dire conditions, including spotty food deliveries that have caused residents to go hungry. On Friday, the city reported 220 new cases, the vast majority of which were asymptomatic.
The Uyghur woman in Urumqi said she had been trapped in her apartment since Aug. 8, and was not even allowed to open her window. On Friday, residents in her neighborhood defied the order, opening their windows and shouting in protest. She joined in.
"No more lockdowns! No more lockdowns!" they screamed.
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Palestinian Authority blocks registration of legal aid group
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian Authority has blocked the registration of a legal advocacy group representing critics and opponents detained in Palestinian jails, a move condemned as the authority’s latest effort to stifle civil society in the occupied West Bank. Without proper registration, the group, Lawyers for Justice, said Friday it could lose access to its funds and be forced to close. The organization was told it had violated the law by engaging in non-profit work and accepting foreign aid despite being registered as a “civil corporation.” The New York-based watchdog Human Rights Watch on Thursday described the authority’s bureaucratic explanation as a thinly veiled attack on Palestinian nongovernmental organization. The Palestinian Authority did not respond to requests for comment.
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Many families have their own way of carrying on conversations, usually comprised of inside jokes, obscure references to past events, or their own vocabulary based on childhood mispronounced words.
For my family, it’s movie quotes. My brother Chris and I have been known to carry on entire conversations in movie quotes, ranging from “Star Wars” to “Bull Durham.”
One of our favorites when we’re in the duck boat in a deluge, drenched to the bone, hoping the messy weather will stir up ducks? “Caddyshack,” and Bill Murray’s, “I don’t think the heavy stuff’s gonna come down for a quite a while,” which his character uttered during the apocalyptic thunderstorm while caddying for the priest attempting to break the course record. A missed putt, a curse to the heavens, and God proved that — although maybe not a 2-iron, like the old joke says — He could certainly hit a putter with a lightning strike.
Hunters and anglers walk a fine line when it comes to being outside in lousy weather. A lot of game starts to move and fish get antsy and sometimes aggressive when a front approaches, and it pays to be out there at those times. Indeed, it turns into many of the best moments afield. My son’s first goose came from a flock fighting a brutish wind on their way to a field. I saw the approaching line of rain on my cell phone weather radar, and when the birds passed at their lowest point, I told Pete to take a poke. A big goose dropped on land behind us, he raced over and picked it up, and the line of horizontal rain pummeled us. We hustled back the few hundred yards to the farmhouse, drenched to the bone after only a few steps.
That’s rain and wind; thunder and lightning are an entirely different — sobering — matter. Metal fishing rods, metal guns, watery environments, trees … although I love sitting on the porch and listening to a thunderstorm, hearing rumbles while in a boat or blind sends me scurrying for cover. And shame on me if I knew the chances were high to begin with and went anyway.
A few weeks ago, a severe storm passed through northern Michigan during the night, flashing some of the most intense lightning I’ve seen since last summer. As these lingering April and early May showers bring promises of greening vegetation — and the corresponding openings of fishing seasons and simply getting back outside — take to heart a few lightning facts and safety measures you may have forgotten or brushed aside.
According to a report from the National Lightning Safety Council, between 2006 and 2019, 418 people were killed by lightning strikes. Of the 12 outdoor activities that contributed the most to lightning fatalities, fishing was No. 1 (40 fatalities), four times as many as golfers. There was no specification of the types of fishing, but it’s assumed these happened while in a boat on open water (the report suggested that operation of the motor could have masked approaching thunder, and that it might have been difficult to get to safety quickly). When lightning hits a body of water, it spreads out across the surface, so anything on or near the surface is in danger.
Further on in that same report, the NLSC provided four factors that contribute to an increase in the danger of being struck. I must admit: Hunters and anglers don’t fare well, for we take chances in each of these. Danger of being struck increases from:
- Vulnerability of activity (water, metal fishing rod/gun, outdoors with no nearby shelter, and at a time when game and fish are restless);
- Unwillingness to cancel or postpone activity (finally took a day off work to go fishing, and darn it I’m going rain or shine!);
- Being unaware of approaching or developing storms (no cell signal to check current radar); and
- Being unable or unwilling to get to a safe place quickly (far from shore, a long hike, “I’ll just wait it out,” etc.)
A typical lightning bolt contains 100 to 300 million volts — compared to our typical home electrical socket of around 110 volts — and can heat the air in the “lightning channel” up to 50,000 degrees, or five times hotter than the surface of the sun. So, yeah, you don’t want to be anywhere near this stuff. But how near is too near?
You may have forgotten the old saw about the time between a lightning flash and the sound of thunder and converting it to distance — I know I did. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, of which, the National Weather Service fills the role of providing forecasts and warnings) summarized it as five seconds equals one mile. Which sounds like a long time at one-Mississippi, two-Mississippi, etc., but that puts that lightning right on top of you and looking for a target.
You can’t just go by what it looks like outside, either, to determine whether or not you have the all-clear. With the obscene number of weather apps for our phones, we must look at what’s coming.
You’ve heard the phrase “bolt from the blue,” right? That’s because lightning can strike six to 10 miles from the base of a thundercloud. So you might be marveling at that massive storm in the distance while you’re still enjoying sunny skies overhead, but the conditions are rapidly deteriorating. And if it’s blue skies and you can hear thunder? According to NOAA, thunder can be heard up to 10 miles away, which means if you hear it, it’s a good bet the storm is within 10 miles, and so is lethal lightning.
We’ve all experienced those flash-bang moments in a storm — terrifying to think of how close the storm is when that happens. Even more so when you’re driving. I witnessed a flash-bang while driving in South Dakota during my wife and my graduate school days. Ironically enough, our two young dogs at the time were an English setter named White Lightning Allie, and a Lab called Yellow Thunder Josie.
The thunderstorms rolling across the prairie are Biblical, a frighteningly awesome sight to behold. Coming home from school on a state highway, I remember cresting a hill during a storm and getting those super-charged tingles, and then my entire vision went white as lightning struck nearby with an immediate ear-splitting crack.
I blinked furiously and kept going, but wondered if the myth of the vehicle’s rubber tires acting as an insulator would, in fact, protect me should the car get struck.
Turns out it’s not the tires protecting us but rather the car’s metal shell. NOAA says “…the outer metal shell of hard-topped metal vehicles does provide protection to those inside a vehicle with the windows closed. Unfortunately though, the vehicle doesn’t always fare so well.
A typical cloud-to-ground, actually cloud-to-vehicle, lightning strike will either strike the antenna of the vehicle or along the roofline. The lightning will then pass through the vehicle’s outer metal shell, then through the tires to the ground….it’s very common for the lightning to destroy one or more tires as it passes through the steel belts to the ground.”
There isn’t a game animal or fish worth it, folks. So sit inside, pour yourself a favorite beverage, and enjoy the thunderstorm.
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- Total revenues of $549.2 million ($550.3 million on an adjusted basis) compared to $844.1 million ($850.7 million on an adjusted basis) in the prior year quarter
- Net income of $15.8 million ($18.9 million net income on an adjusted basis) compared to $61.7 million ($70.4 million on an adjusted basis) in the prior year quarter
- Diluted EPS of $0.58 ($0.69 on an adjusted basis) compared to prior year quarter diluted EPS of $2.26 ($2.58 on an adjusted basis)
HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC) today reported net income attributable to Stewart of $15.8 million ($0.58 per diluted share) for the second quarter 2023, compared to $61.7 million ($2.26 per diluted share) for the second quarter 2022. On an adjusted basis, Stewart's second quarter 2023 net income was $18.9 million ($0.69 per diluted share) compared to $70.4 million ($2.58 per diluted share) in the second quarter 2022. Second quarter 2023 pretax income before noncontrolling interests was $25.2 million ($29.3 million on an adjusted basis) compared to pretax income before noncontrolling interests of $86.8 million ($98.2 million on an adjusted basis) for the second quarter 2022.
Second quarter 2023 results included $1.1 million of pretax net realized and unrealized losses, primarily composed of a contingent receivable loss adjustment resulting from a previous disposition of a business, partially offset by net unrealized gains on fair value changes of equity securities investments. Second quarter 2022 results included $11.9 million of pretax net realized and unrealized losses, primarily related to net unrealized losses on fair value changes of equity securities investments.
"Our second quarter results improved compared to the first quarter as we moved into the seasonally stronger summer selling season. The elevated interest rate environment continued throughout the second quarter as mortgage interest rates reached almost seven percent, keeping transaction volumes from increasing as in a normal market," commented Fred Eppinger, chief executive officer. "Our long-term strategies of creating a stronger and more resilient company remain our primary focus, and I am pleased with our progress on these important initiatives. We continue to balance cost discipline with investments in managing our operations in this challenging environment."
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Summary results of operations are as follows (dollars in millions, except per share amounts, and amounts may not add as presented due to rounding):
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Summary results of the title segment are as follows (dollars in millions, except pretax margin):
Title segment operating revenues for the second quarter 2023 decreased $294.3 million, or 39 percent, compared to the second quarter 2022, as a result of transaction volume declines in our direct and agency title businesses, while total segment operating expenses decreased $220.1 million, or 33 percent, primarily driven by lower revenues. Agency retention expenses in the second quarter 2023 decreased $168.1 million, or 49 percent, in line with $201.2 million, or 49 percent, lower gross agency revenues, while the average independent agency remittance rate in the second quarter 2023 slightly improved to 17.7 percent compared to 17.1 percent in the prior year quarter.
Total employee costs and other operating expenses in the second quarter 2023 decreased $47.2 million, or 16 percent, compared to the prior year quarter. As a percentage of operating revenues, these expenses were 52.4 percent in the second quarter 2023 compared to 38.3 percent in the second quarter 2022, primarily due to lower second quarter 2023 revenues. Title loss expense decreased $6.6 million, or 25 percent, in the second quarter 2023 compared to the prior year quarter primarily as a result of lower title revenues. As a percentage of title revenues, title loss expense was 4.2 percent in the second quarter 2023 compared to 3.5 percent in the second quarter 2022, which benefited from last year's favorable claims experience.
The title segment's net realized and unrealized gains in the second quarter 2023 were primarily driven by $2.0 million of unrealized gains from fair value changes of equity securities investments, while the segment's net realized and unrealized losses in the prior year quarter were primarily due to $9.9 million of net unrealized losses on fair value changes of equity securities investments, partially offset by a $1.0 million gain related to an acquisition contingent liability adjustment. Investment income in the second quarter 2023 increased $5.4 million compared to the second quarter 2022, primarily due to higher interest income resulting from increased interest rates and higher short-term investment balances in the second quarter 2023. Non-GAAP adjustments to pretax income primarily included net realized and unrealized gains and losses, and $3.3 million and $2.5 million of acquisition intangible asset amortization and other expenses in the second quarters 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Direct title revenues information is presented below (dollars in millions):
Total non-commercial domestic revenues in the second quarter 2023 decreased $49.9 million, or 21 percent, primarily resulting from a 31 percent decline in residential purchase and refinancing transactions compared to the prior year quarter. Domestic commercial revenues in the second quarter 2023 declined $25.6 million, or 38 percent, primarily driven by 30 percent lower commercial orders closed and lower average transaction size compared to the second quarter 2022. Average domestic commercial fee per file in the second quarter 2023 was $11,600, or 12 percent lower compared to $13,100 in the second quarter 2022, while average residential fee per file in the second quarter 2023 was $3,300, which was 11 percent higher than $2,900 in the prior year quarter due to a higher purchase mix. Total international revenues in the second quarter 2023 decreased by $17.6 million, or 35 percent, primarily due to lower transaction volumes in our Canadian operations compared to the second quarter 2022.
Real Estate Solutions Segment
Summary results of the real estate solutions segment are as follows (dollars in millions):
The segment's operating revenues in the second quarter 2023 decreased $11.5 million, or 14 percent, compared to the second quarter 2022, primarily due to lower transaction volumes resulting from the continuing elevated interest rate environment. Consistent with the revenue decline, combined employee costs and other operating expenses in the second quarter 2023 decreased $8.5 million, or 12 percent. Non-GAAP adjustments to pretax income included acquisition intangible asset amortization expenses of $5.8 million and $6.1 million in the second quarters 2023 and 2022, respectively, and a $1.2 million state sales tax assessment expense in the second quarter 2023 related to an acquisition.
Corporate and Other Segment
The segment's results for the second quarter 2023 included net realized losses of $3.1 million, primarily driven by a contingent receivable loss adjustment resulting from a previous disposition of a business, while second quarter 2022 results included net realized losses of $3.2 million primarily resulting from the same disposition of a business. Net expenses attributable to corporate operations during the second quarter 2023 were $10.5 million compared to $10.2 million in the prior year quarter.
Expenses
Consolidated employee costs in the second quarter 2023 decreased $27.6 million, or 13 percent, primarily due to lower salaries and benefits expenses and incentive compensation resulting from reduced transaction volumes and average headcount compared to the prior year quarter. As a percentage of total operating revenues, consolidated employee costs increased to 33.9 percent in the second quarter 2023 compared to 24.8 percent in the prior year quarter, primarily due to lower second quarter 2023 revenues.
Total other operating expenses in the second quarter 2023 decreased $32.7 million, or 20 percent, compared to the prior year quarter, primarily resulting from lower costs tied to lower title and real estate solutions revenues. As a percentage of total operating revenues, consolidated other operating expenses for the second quarter 2023 were 24.0 percent compared to 19.1 percent in the second quarter 2022.
Other
Net cash provided by operations in the second quarter 2023 was $35.1 million compared to net cash provided by operations of $83.3 million in the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the lower net income during the second quarter 2023.
Second Quarter Earnings Call
Stewart will hold a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2023 earnings at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 27, 2023. To participate, dial (800) 343-4849 (USA) or (203) 518-9843 (International) - access code STCQ223. Additionally, participants can listen to the conference call through Stewart's Investor Relations website at http://investors.stewart.com/news-and-events/events/default.aspx. The conference call replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 27, 2023 until midnight on August 3, 2023 by dialing (800) 938-2487 or (402) 220-9026 (International).
About Stewart
Stewart (NYSE:STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage and real estate industries, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. More information can be found at http://www.stewart.com, subscribe to the Stewart blog at http://blog.stewart.com or follow Stewart on Twitter® @stewarttitleco.
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements. Certain statements in this earnings release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements relate to future, not past, events and often address our expected future business and financial performance. These statements often contain words such as "may," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "will," "foresee" or other similar words. Forward-looking statements by their nature are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different than those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the volatility of economic conditions; adverse changes in the level of real estate activity; changes in mortgage interest rates, existing and new home sales, and availability of mortgage financing; our ability to respond to and implement technology changes, including the completion of the implementation of our enterprise systems; the impact of unanticipated title losses or the need to strengthen our policy loss reserves; any effect of title losses on our cash flows and financial condition; the ability to attract and retain highly productive sales associates; the impact of vetting our agency operations for quality and profitability; independent agency remittance rates; changes to the participants in the secondary mortgage market and the rate of refinancing that affects the demand for title insurance products; regulatory non-compliance, fraud or defalcations by our title insurance agencies or employees; our ability to timely and cost-effectively respond to significant industry changes and introduce new products and services; the outcome of pending litigation; the impact of changes in governmental and insurance regulations, including any future reductions in the pricing of title insurance products and services; our dependence on our operating subsidiaries as a source of cash flow; our ability to access the equity and debt financing markets when and if needed; our ability to grow our international operations; seasonality and weather; and our ability to respond to the actions of our competitors. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in more detail in our documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and if applicable, as supplemented by any risk factors contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed subsequently. All forward-looking statements included in this earnings release are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements contained in this earnings release to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law.
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Appendix A
Non-GAAP Adjustments
Management uses a variety of financial and operational measurements other than its financial statements prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze its performance. These include: (1) adjusted revenues, which are reported revenues adjusted for net realized and unrealized gains and losses, and other adjustments (revenues of sold real estate brokerage company), and (2) adjusted pretax income and adjusted net income, which are reported pretax income and reported net income after earnings from noncontrolling interests, respectively, adjusted for net realized and unrealized gains and losses, executive severance expenses, state sales tax assessment expense (which was related to an acquisition), and other adjustments (pretax results of sold real estate brokerage company). Adjusted diluted earnings per share (adjusted diluted EPS) is calculated using adjusted net income divided by the diluted average weighted outstanding shares. In addition to these adjustments, acquired intangible asset amortization are excluded in the calculation of adjusted pretax income for the title and real estate solutions segments. Management views these measures as important performance measures of core profitability for its operations and as key components of its internal financial reporting. Management believes investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses.
Below are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measurements used by management to the most directly comparable GAAP measures for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in millions, except share and per share amounts, and amounts may not add as presented due to rounding).
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With hashtags such as #RIPTwitter and #GoodbyeTwitter trending amid reports of mass resignations at the social media company recently bought by Elon Musk, may have some people feeling nostalgic about the contents of their accounts.
Employee resignations at Twitter could affect the social media company’s ability to remain operable, The Washington Post reported Thursday. The resignations reportedly occurred after a Thursday deadline was set by Musk for employees to further commit to their employment at the company — or leave.
Hoping to hoard your old tweets just in case? Luckily, there’s a way to submit a request.
Step-by-step directions for downloading your Twitter history
There’s a way to download tweets and data to iOS or Android devices via the Twitter application. If there’s still someone at the social media company to procure the report(s) for users, those with Twitter handles can take the following steps:
- Open the Twitter application
- At the top-left of the home feed, select your profile badge
- Scroll down the menu to “Settings and Support”
- Select “Settings and Privacy”
- Select “Your Account”
- Select “Download an archive of your data”
- A separate page will open to sign into your Twitter account
- Sign in
- Verify your user name with the verification code sent to you
- Verify your password
- You should then be presented with the following message: “You can request a ZIP file with an archive of your account information, account history, apps and devices, account activity, interests, and Ads data. You’ll get an in-app notification when the archive of your data is ready to download.”
- Select the blue “Request archive” button
- You will see another note at the bottom of the screen: “We’ll let you know when your data is ready to download”
- Select “Done” at the top-left of the page.
There’s no indication of when, specifically, the data download will be ready, but a slim shot at saving the account’s history is better than none.
Twitter was founded in San Francisco in 2006. Elon Musk began investing in the platform in January and completed takeover Oct. 28.
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SAN ANTONIO — Forty-six people were found dead and 16 others were taken to hospitals after a tractor-trailer rig containing suspected migrants was found Monday on a remote back road in southwest San Antonio, officials said.
A city worker at the scene was alerted to the situation by a cry for help shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, Police Chief William McManus said. Officers arrived to find a body on the ground outside the trailer and a partially opened gate to the trailer, he said.
Of the 16 taken to hospitals with heat-related illnesses, 12 were adults and four were children, said Fire Chief Charles Hood. The patients were hot to the touch and dehydrated, and no water was found in the trailer, he said.
Three people were taken into custody, but it was unclear if they were absolutely connected with human trafficking, McManus said.
Those in the trailer were part of a presumed migrant smuggling attempt into the United States, and the investigation was being led by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, McManus said.
Those in the trailer were in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt in South Texas, according to an official who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the information had not been authorized for public release.
It may be the deadliest tragedy among thousands who have died attempting to cross the U.S. border from Mexico in recent decades. Ten migrants died in 2017 after being trapped inside a truck that was parked at a Walmart in San Antonio. In 2003, 19 migrants were found in a sweltering truck southeast of San Antonio.
Big rigs emerged as a popular smuggling method in the early 1990s amid a surge in U.S. border enforcement in San Diego and El Paso, Texas, which were then the busiest corridors for illegal crossings.
Before that, people paid small fees to mom-and-pop operators to get them across a largely unguarded border. As crossing became exponentially more difficult after the 2001 terror attacks in the U.S., migrants were led through more dangerous terrain and paid thousands of dollars more.
Heat poses a serious danger, particularly when temperatures can rise severely inside vehicles. Weather in the San Antonio area was mostly cloudy Monday, but temperatures approached 100 degrees.
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(KTXL) — California could soon have an official state mushroom thanks to a bill introduced in the state legislature last month.
Assembly Bill 261, introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), would make the Californian Golden Chanterelle the official state mushroom.
“Fungi are in many ways an unsung California hero—they nourish our plants, capture carbon, play a role in many historical and cultural practices, and potentially offer a solution for pollution through mycoremediation,” said Assemblymember Kalra.
The mushroom was chosen in a poll by the California Institute for Biodiversity which pitted five other mushrooms against the winning chanterelle: the black trumpet, the candy cap, the king bolete, the lion’s mane, and the western jack-o-lantern.
The website for the poll said that the six mushrooms were nominated by “mycologists, mushroom societies, and other fungus lovers from around the state” and then were voted on by the public.
The California Golden Chantrelle won with around 39% of the vote.
According to the California Institute for Biodiversity, the Californian Golden Chanterelle, scientific name Cantharellus Californicus, is used by professional chefs and home cooks and is only found growing under oak trees in California.
“By naming the Californian Golden Chanterelle as the official state mushroom, AB 261 will give the public the opportunity to learn more about their state’s fungi and the great biodiversity, traditions, and innovation they support,” said Assemblymember Kalra.
California already has a number of official state symbols such as the state bird, the California valley quail; the state flower, the California Poppy; and two state fishes, the California golden trout for freshwater fish and the Garibaldi for saltwater fish.
Three other states have designated a state mushroom: Oregon, which picked the Pacific golden chanterelle; Texas, which selected the Texas star mushroom; and Minnesota, which adopted the morel. Last month, lawmakers in Utah introduced a bill to designate the porcini as the state mushroom.
Though it doesn’t have a state mushroom, lawmakers in nearby New Mexico are considering making roasted chile its official state smell.
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland's Polk Museum of Art presents "Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams," an epic exhibit featuring 45 bronze sculptures by 19th-century French artist Auguste Rodin.
Considered to be the father of modern sculpture, Rodin's metalwork captures human emotion in multi-dimensional form.
His most famous work, "The Thinker," is not in this collection, although many works here hint at its inevitable creation.
As always, the Polk Museum of Art is free for guests.
The Rodin exhibit runs until Oct. 30.
For more information, click here.
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TOPEKA, Kan. — A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, becoming the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in nine years and surpassing all the previous ones on the same pipeline system combined, according to federal data.
The Keystone pipeline spill in a creek running through rural pastureland in Washington County, Kansas, about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northwest of Kansas City, also was the biggest in the system's history, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data. The operator, Canada-based TC Energy, said the pipeline that runs from Canada to Oklahoma lost about 14,000 barrels, or 588,000 gallons.
The spill raised questions for environmentalists and safety advocates about whether TC Energy should keep a federal government permit that has allowed the pressure inside parts of its Keystone system — including the stretch through Kansas — to exceed the typical maximum permitted levels. With Congress facing a potential debate on reauthorizing regulatory programs, the chair of a House subcommittee on pipeline safety took note of the spill Friday.
A U.S. Government Accountability Office report last year said there had been 22 previous spills along the Keystone system since it began operating in 2010, most of them on TC Energy property and fewer than 20 barrels. The total from those 22 events was a little less than 12,000 barrels, the report said.
“I’m watching this situation closely to learn more about this latest oil leak and inform ways to prevent future releases and protect public safety and the environment,” Democratic U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, tweeted.
TC Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the spill has been contained. The EPA said the company built an earthen dam across the creek about 4 miles downstream from the pipeline rupture to prevent the oil from moving into larger waterways.
Randy Hubbard, the county's emergency management director, said the oil traveled only about a quarter mile and there didn't appear to be any wildlife deaths.
The company said it is doing around-the-clock air-quality checks and other environmental monitoring. It also was using multiple trucks that amount to giant wet vacuums to suck up the oil.
Past Keystone spills have led to outages that lasted about two weeks, and the company said it still is evaluating when it can reopen the system.
The EPA said no drinking water wells were affected and oil-removal efforts will continue into next week. No one was evacuated, but the Kansas Department of Health and Environment warned people not to go into the creek or allow animals to wade in.
“At the time of the incident, the pipeline was operating within its design and regulatory approval requirements,” the company said in a statement.
The nearly 2,700-mile (4345-kilometer) Keystone pipeline carries thick, Canadian tar-sands oil to refineries in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas, with about 600,000 barrels moving per day from Canada to Cushing, Oklahoma. Concerns about spills fouling water helped spur opposition to a new, 1,200 mile (1,900 kilometers) Keystone XL pipeline, and the company pulled the plug last year after President Joe Biden canceled a permit for it.
Environmentalists said the heavier tar sands oil is not only more toxic than lighter crude but can sink in water instead of floating on top. Bill Caram, executive director of the advocacy Pipeline Safety Trust, said cleanup even sometimes can include scrubbing individual rocks in a creek bed.
“This is going to be months, maybe even years before we get the full handle on this disaster and know the extent of the damage and get it all cleaned up,” said Zack Pistora, a lobbyist for the Sierra Club at the Kansas Statehouse.
Pipelines often are considered safer than shipping oil by railcar or truck, but large spills can create significant environmental damage. The American Petroleum Institute said Friday that companies have robust monitoring to detect leaks, cracks, corrosion and other problems, not only through control centers but with employees who walk alongside pipelines.
Still, in September 2013, a Tesoro Corp. pipeline in North Dakota ruptured and spilled 20,600 barrels, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data.
A more expensive spill happened in July 2010, when an Enbridge Inc. pipeline in Michigan ruptured and spilled more than 20,000 barrels into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River. Hundreds of homes and businesses were evacuated.
The Keystone pipeline's previous largest spill came in 2017, when more than 6,500 barrels spilled near Amherst, South Dakota, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report released last year. The second largest, 4,515 barrels, was in 2019 near Edinburg, North Dakota.
The Petroleum Institute said pipelines go through tests before opening using pressures that exceed the company's planned levels and are designed to account for what they'll carry and changes in the ground they cover. An arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation oversees pipeline safety and permitted TC Energy to have greater pressures on the Keystone system because the company used pipe made from better steel.
But Caram said: “When we see multiple failures like this of such large size and a relatively short amount of time after that pressure has increased, I think it’s time to question that.”
In its report last year to Congress, the GAO said Keystone’s accident history was similar to other oil pipelines, but spills have gotten larger in recent years. Investigations ordered by regulators found that the four worst spills were caused by flaws in design or pipe manufacturing during construction.
TC Energy's permit included more than 50 special conditions, mostly for its design, construction and operation, the GAO report said. The company said in response to the 2021 report that it took "decisive action” in recent years to improve safety, including developing new technology for detecting cracks and an independent review of its pipeline integrity program.
The company said Friday that it would conduct a full investigation into the causes of the spill.
The spill caused a brief surge in crude prices Thursday. Benchmark U.S. oil was up more modestly -- about 1% — on Friday morning as fears of a supply disruption were overshadowed by bigger concerns about an economic downturn in the U.S. and other major countries that would reduce demand for oil.
The pipeline runs through Chris and Bill Pannbacker’s family farm. Bill Pannbacker, a farmer and stockman, said the company told him that the issues with the pipeline there probably will not be resolved until after the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
The hill where the breach happened was a landmark to locals and used to be a popular destination for hayrides, Pannbacker said.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina sheriff said a historically Black university president’s statement accusing law enforcement officers of racial profiling in a recent bus stop was “just false.”
Shaw University President Paulette Dillard wrote she was “outraged” after law enforcement officers in Spartanburg County on Oct. 5 stopped a contract bus transporting students from the historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina to a conference in Atlanta.
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright emphasized at a Monday morning press conference that police officers stopped the unmarked, “Greyhound-like bus” with tinted windows because it had been swerving. The stop occurred as part of “Operation Rolling Thunder,” the department’s annual weeklong anti-drug campaign in which deputies and officers with agencies from around the state patrol the county’s highways.
Democratic members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation last week asked the Justice Department to investigate the incident.
Dillard wrote that the scene was reminiscent of the 1950s and ’60s: “armed police, interrogating innocent Black students, conducting searches without probable cause, and blood-thirsty dogs.”
“This behavior of targeting Black students is unacceptable and will not be ignored nor tolerated,” Dillard wrote. “Had the students been White, I doubt this detention and search would have occurred.”
Wright said that a student helped the driver answer officers’ questions and that none of the students were asked to leave the bus. A leashed dog “ran through the baggage,” turning up nothing illegal, according to Wright. Police body camera footage show officers searching several bags in the bus’ underbelly storage. The driver received a warning.
“I wish racism would die the ugly, cruel death it deserves,” Wright said. “If anything we’re ever doing is racist, I want to know it, I want to fix it and I want to never let it happen again. But this case right here has absolutely nothing to do with racism.”
Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Mueller said the officers “didn’t do anything wrong” and could not have known the races of the people inside the bus when they pulled it over.
Mueller added that the leading cause of death in buses and commercial vehicles is driver fatigue. Interestate 85, the highway where officers stopped the bus, is a “deadly corridor,” according to Mueller.
“If my guys see a bus weaving in their lane, and they fail to stop it to check that driver to make sure they’re not too sleepy, then we could have a busload of Shaw students that was involved in a tragic traffic fatality,” Mueller said.
Body camera footage did not show any Shaw University insignia on the contract bus, which had the words “CHAUFFERED TRANSPORTATION” printed on its side. The Shaw University Communications Office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
The traffic stop comes after an April incident in Georgia, where sheriff’s deputies pulled over the Delaware State University women’s lacrosse team bus and searched it for drugs. Tony Allen, the president of the HBCU, said he was “incensed” and accused the law enforcement officers of intimidation and humiliation.
Liberty County Sheriff William Bowman, who is Black, said in May that deputies had found drugs on a different bus that same morning. The team’s chartered bus was stopped because it was traveling in the left lane, a violation of Georgia law, according to Bowman, who said deputies searched the bus after a drug-sniffing dog “alerted” alongside it. No one was arrested or charged and the driver received a warning.
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Dog finds forever home after spending more than 5 years at shelters
MENTOR, Ohio (Gray News) - A dog in Ohio has finally found a forever home after spending more than five years at area animal shelters.
According to the Lake Humane Society, Hershel, a 6-year-old mixed breed, was officially adopted this week after spending over 2,000 days waiting to find a home.
“This lovable boy has finally been adopted into a forever home! And just in time for his 7th birthday,” shelter representatives shared on Wednesday.
The animal care team said Hershel spent the last week in a foster-to-adopt program where he was able to settle in with his new family and surroundings.
“He is already very loved, spoiled, and part of the family. He has a big backyard to enjoy and has quickly become best friends with his new doggie sister, Lucy,” shelter representatives said.
The 6-year-old pup had been calling the Lake Humane Society home since April.
Rescuers said Hershel was living outdoors in horrible conditions when he was initially taken in at the age of 1.
“He was skin and bones, shivering and scared,” shelter representatives shared. “A medical examination confirmed that Hershel was severely frostbitten and was close to starvation.”
The shelter team said it didn’t happen overnight, but they were able to get Hershel back into good health while he waited to be adopted.
Volunteers at the shelter also said they were taking him out on experiences, like sleepovers at their houses, until he found a home.
And now he can continue his adventures with his new family.
“We could not be more thankful for all those who helped share Hershel’s story! Without you all, Hershel’s humans might have never known that they were the ones he’s been waiting for!” shelter representatives said.
Hershel will be celebrating his seventh birthday on June 20.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
05-12-14-19-35-39, Doubler: N
(five, twelve, fourteen, nineteen, thirty-five, thirty-nine; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
05-12-14-19-35-39, Doubler: N
(five, twelve, fourteen, nineteen, thirty-five, thirty-nine; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
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LONDON (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended the authorization of two coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Inc., tweaked to include protection against an early version of the omicron variant.
In a statement on Thursday, the EU drug regulator said the two messenger RNA boosters offered protection both against the original version of COVID-19 and the omicron subvariant BA.1, which has since been overtaken globally by later omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. Nearly 80% of coronavirus cases worldwide are now being caused by omicron BA.5, according to the World Health Organization.
The decision comes a day after the U.S. drug regulator cleared updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines incorporating protection against the later subvariants, after telling pharmaceuticals in June that any updated boosters must target the most recent versions of omicron.
The European Medicines Agency said adapted vaccines are expected “to help maintain optimal protection against COVID-19 as the virus evolves.” The regulator is also currently reviewing an updated version of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine that aims to protect against the later BA.4 and BA.5 omicron variants.
Scientists hope the new boosters will trigger a strong response from the immune system to prevent not just serious illness but perhaps milder infections also – much like the original vaccines did earlier in the pandemic, before super-contagious mutants emerged.
It’s unclear how well the updated boosters will work since experts are still gathering data. But there’s evidence that they are safe, so waiting for more study on their effectiveness would risk another mutation appearing before people are immunized.
Last month, British authorities cleared an updated version of the Moderna booster that included protection against omicron subvariant BA.1, saying the shots would be offered to people 50 and over beginning in September.
In Germany, health minister Karl Lauterbach said that inoculations with the new vaccines could start next week and that “now is the optimal time to close vaccination gaps for the fall.”
Globally, coronavirus cases and deaths have been dropping for weeks, but scientists expect a surge of hospitalizations and deaths with the coming onset of winter in the northern hemisphere.
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Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON, DC – The Food and Drug Administration is on the brink of a historic decision concerning the use of birth control pills.
The FDA is considering an application to allow the Opill birth control pill to be sold without a prescription.
Opill’s maker says it would sell pills over-the-counter, eliminating the need for a doctor’s approval.
If approved, the drug maker says it would make the pills more accessible to women in the US.
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Neenah police officers have a new training tool - and it looks like a video game
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) - Flashing lights, crime scene tape. Police officers are facing an array of dangerous scenarios.
That’s why Neenah Police decided to invest in training that’s just about as close as one can get to real life.
Captain Thomas van Sambeek gets officer Erik Douglas ready for APEX training: “It’s kinda like a computer video game,” said the Captain.
“The body can’t go where the mind hasn’t been. We can set a scenario up in an abandoned warehouse, an apartment, building. I also have the ability to pull out any type of item I have pistols, knives,” Thomas van Sambeek explained.
“Every day we never know what’s going to happen,” officer Douglas remarked.
With a few clicks of the mouse, the entire scenario can be changed. One minute the trainee is in an apartment building, the next at dark alley.
Two big focuses on training right now are active shooters and mental health.
“I can probably say the vast majority of the calls I go to have some level of mental health to deal with. I pray that we never have an active shooter in Neenah but with that being said we have to set up scenarios where we can be prepared. Our training staff are top notch,” said officer Douglas.
Chief Aaron Olson says tools like the APEX show the department invests in the public’s safety - and the safety of the officers.
“The state dictates that we train 24 hours a year and our officers train close to 100 hours a year because we take training very seriously,” Chief Olson advised.
“A new recruit can look at our department, our agency look at another agency that might not have these types of resources, that will say yeah, I wanna work for Neenah,” officer Douglas said.
Tools to protect your family and make sure officers go home to theirs.
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — A teenage girl was killed in a suspected shark attack in the Western Australian city of Perth after she jumped from her jet ski, police said Saturday.
The 16-year-old was pulled from the Swan River with critical injuries. Emergency personnel provided medical assistance to her at the scene but she died, said Police Acting Inspector Paul Robinson.
He said the victim was with her friends on jet skis. "There was possibly a pod of dolphins seen nearby and the young female jumped in the water to swim nearby the dolphins.
"The family weren’t there when this took place, however, her friends were and as you can imagine this is an extremely traumatic incident for anyone to witness so obviously we’re offering counselling services to anyone who did witness it or is affected by the incident,” he said.
He said the Department of Fisheries had advised him it was unusual for a shark to be so far down the river, which flows through Perth into the Indian Ocean.
“I’ve spoken to fisheries and water police and unfortunately we have no idea what type of shark it is,” Robinson said.
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Published: Jul. 1, 2022 at 9:05 AM CDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 15,130 vehicles, a decrease of 53.6 percent compared to June 2021. Year-to-date sales totaled 142,803 vehicles; a decrease of 24.5 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in June, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 55.4 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
CPO sales totaled 4,121 vehicles in June, a decrease of 31 percent compared to June 2021.
Mazda Canada, Inc., (MCI) reported June sales of 3,419 vehicles, a decrease of 49.8 percent compared to June last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 17.5 percent, with 22,892 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported June sales of 2,479 vehicles, a decrease of 25.4 percent compared to June last year. Year-to-date sales decreased 32.7 percent, with 16,421 vehicles sold.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, and Mexico through approximately 780 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario, and operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.
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Earlier this week in Caracas, we were about to go to an interview when it had to be rescheduled. The man we were going to speak with was unavoidably detained — kidnapped, to be precise.
It took awhile after that for Laureano Marquez to free up his schedule and meet us in a coffee shop.
"I'm so sorry," he said when he finally arrived, as if it was his fault for being thrown into a car and driven off to the far reaches of town.
We'd been planning to talk with Marquez about Venezuela's presidential election this weekend, an election that opens a door on a changing Latin America. As it turned out, our talk with Marquez opened that door wider. It was an example of what it means to be a citizen in a dangerous place.
Marquez's open and expressive face is famous in Caracas. He's a writer and political satirist, and when we walked out on the street, a young man and woman stopped him, handed me their camera, and asked me to take their photograph. Of course Marquez agreed to pose.
"Suerte," he told them. Good luck, and he gave the woman a kiss on the cheek.
As we walked, Marquez held up his new national identity card, which he'd spent much of the past two days trying to obtain — after the kidnappers took his old one. He needs it to vote on Sunday, which he's determined to do.
"That's my identity and my nationality," he said. He looks grim in the photo; he says people being photographed for the card are instructed not to smile.
Joking Around, Even In Serious Times
It was amusing to see him this way, because Marquez makes other people smile a lot. Working from his Caracas office, where we continued our discussion, he writes political satire in newspapers and for the stage. He taught us a common Venezuelan expression. "Bochinche," he said. "Bochinche, bochinche."
Bochinche is a ruckus, and in Venezuela it suggests joking around, joy, even in serious times.
Marquez has continued writing even after the government fined him for his newspaper columns and blocked him from performing in a state-owned hotel.
He has taken a position against that government in the presidential election. He appeared on a televised program in support of Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate, who is trying to unseat the late President Hugo Chavez's chosen successor.
The satirist says he has always opposed the government in power.
"Yesterday, I told Capriles, 'Next Sunday you will be my enemy,' " he said. "Humorists have to show the contradiction of the society. The mission of humor is to show the people that things can be better."
In that television appearance, Marquez walked on stage wearing 19th-century clothes and a powdered wig. He was playing a leading figure from Venezuela's fight for independence. Another actor appeared on stage asking Marquez about the race and class of different figures from history, including the opposition candidate Capriles.
"Better just call him Venezuelan," replied Marquez with perfect timing. The audience roared.
Nobody missed the implied call for unity. After 14 years under President Chavez, this oil-rich republic is divided by race and class. The country is facing rapid inflation, not to mention an explosion of kidnappings and homicides.
A Political Dialogue, With Kidnappers
Marquez knows his country's troubles well. A few days after his TV appearance, he was near his home when two armed men confronted him. They grabbed him as well as his fiancee.
The kidnappers shoved the pair onto the floor of a car, "and they ran all over the city saying to us that we have to pay." Eventually they released the fiancee and sent her off to find money to gain freedom for Marquez.
While waiting for money, the men drove Marquez to a remote spot and made him lie face down — but even that didn't stop him from a little bochinche.
"I talked with them, about the job they do," he said. "I made jokes because they were very stressed, and if I can tell you a joke, you can maybe lower stress."
"It's good that you were there to help them," I noted.
"Yes. It's good for them and for me," he answered.
Marquez said the kidnappers started talking about how hard it was to make a living in Venezuela, where even well-educated people can be underpaid.
A country that does not pay its professors well, one of the kidnappers asked, how can that country progress?
Soon the kidnappers were talking with Marquez about this weekend's emotional and polarizing election.
"Between them there were different opinions," Marquez said. One of them is for [Nicolas] Maduro, Chavez's chosen successor. The other was for Capriles.
"Both of them had guns, and I said, 'Wow, what happened?' Each never killed the other," he said. "If they can do that, all society can do the same."
Marquez says his kidnappers set aside their differences to follow their true north: a life of crime.
He urges citizens to set aside differences to follow his true north: a better society.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - An event in Allentown - and around the country - celebrates the role of interns.
Thursday was National Intern Day.
The Allentown School District, and Workforce Board of the Lehigh Valley, held a luncheon to recognize the hard work of the first group of Allentown Youth Intern Corps students.
This summer, the district has hired 115 interns to work directly with its schools and departments as they gain vital career experience.
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron commented on his published remarks on China and Taiwan that raised questions after he visited Beijing last week, insisting Wednesday that his views have not changed.
“The position of France and the Europeans on Taiwan is the same. We are for the status quo, and this policy is constant,” Macron told reporters in Amsterdam near the end of a two-day state visit to the Netherlands. “It hasn’t changed. It’s the policy of one China and the peaceful settlement of the question.”
He was referring to remarks published Sunday from an interview with French newspaper Les Echos and Politico Europe. The remarks elicited doubts about whether Macron’s views were in line with the European Union’s position on Taiwan’s status. Beijing claims that the island is a Chinese territory that must be brought under its control, by force if necessary.
“The question we need to answer, as Europeans, is the following: is it in our interest to accelerate (a crisis) on Taiwan? No,” Macron was quoted as saying in the interview. “The worst thing would be to think that we Europeans must become followers on this topic and take our cue from the U.S. agenda and a Chinese overreaction.”
Macron said he spoke to U.S. President Joe Biden before he traveled to China. A string of foreign politicians have visited Taiwan in recent months, including then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and numerous politicians from the EU.
The French leader addressed other topics during his trip to the Netherlands. Earlier Wednesday, Macron said that protests in France and the Netherlands were a social price that has to be paid as governments in the two countries push ahead with reforms.
“We must sometimes accept controversy,” Macron said. “We must try to build a path for the future.”
He was speaking to members of the French community in Amsterdam, on the second day of a state visit that has been dogged by small protests against his deeply unpopular pension reform, which will raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
The reforms have sparked massive and sometimes violent protests in France. In the Netherlands, farmers and their supporters protested for months about plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide. At times last year, Dutch farmers used tractors to blockade supermarket warehouses, torched bales of hay alongside roads and dumped garbage including manure and asbestos on highways.
A populist, pro-farmer political party made major gains in recent provincial elections in the Netherlands.
“Sometimes in France we think that we are the only country where there are protests,” Macron said in his speech in Amsterdam. “You who live here know very well that there is also a strong, profound protest movement here.”
Earlier in the day, police tackled and detained a protester who ran, shouting, toward Macron as he arrived at a University of Amsterdam science campus.
It was the second straight day that protesters targeted Macron. On Tuesday, demonstrators shouted and held up banners at the start of a speech in The Hague.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that free speech is an important right but he regretted the protests.
“We are hosts, so you don’t want that,” he said, standing alongside Macron at the Amsterdam Mayor’s official residence.
Earlier, French and Dutch ministers signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in moves to develop digital technology and make the countries’ industrial sectors more sustainable.
The Pact for Innovation and Sustainable Growth aims to promote partnerships in areas including “semiconductors, quantum, critical raw materials, sustainable mobility and energy infrastructure,” the Dutch government said in a statement.
Macron was wrapping up his two-day state visit with talks between the two countries’ government ministers and a visit to a sell-out exhibition of paintings by Dutch master Johannes Vermeer at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.
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Associated Press writers Sylvie Corbet and Elaine Ganley in Paris contributed.
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Which Husqvarna leaf blower is best?
Fallen leaves can deprive your lawn of sunlight, stifling its growth. Although you may want to leave some on the ground to decompose, it’s best to remove most of them. Still, raking your lawn is physically demanding and can cause sore muscles. Leaf blowers are an excellent way to quickly remove fallen leaves, and Husqvarna is known for its top-notch gas-powered ones.
What to consider before buying a Husqvarna leaf blower
Cubic feet per minute vs. miles per hour
A leaf blower’s cfm rating lets you know how many leaves your blower can move at once. Blowers with a high cfm can blow vast piles of leaves out of the way.
Gas blowers are generally more powerful than electric ones. Many Husqvarna blowers are rated at 400-1,000 cfm, whereas electric blowers are usually closer to 150-350 cfm.
Husqvarna blowers are capable of 170-250 mph. The mph rating tells you how far your blower can push leaves. Blowers with high mph ratings are ideal for those with large yards.
Backpack vs. handheld Husqvarna leaf blowers
Backpack leaf blowers are usually heavier and more powerful than handheld blowers. These blowers are ideal for those with large yards, as they get the job done quickly.
Handheld leaf blowers often weigh less than 10 pounds. These can be good for medium-to-large lawns and are easier to maneuver than backpack blowers.
Husqvarna leaf blower noise
Gas leaf blowers are noisy compared to electric ones. Gas blowers generally produce 95-115 decibels, which is more than enough to damage your hearing. It’s best to wear ear protection when using a Husqvarna leaf blower.
Husqvarna leaf blower nozzle design
- Flat nozzles: These are generally best for loosening leaves, as they are designed to increase the speed of the air. Flat nozzles are ideal for wet leaves and enhance your ability to target specific areas.
- Round nozzles: These evenly distribute the air across the surface you’re blowing. Round nozzles usually require less effort and come in numerous sizes.
- Curved nozzles: You can find curved-flat and curved-round nozzles. These are ideal for pinpointing dirt and debris.
Husqvarna leaf blower FAQ
What is the oil-to-gas ratio for a Husqvarna leaf blower?
A. Generally, you’ll want to use a 50-to-1 ratio for Husqvarna blowers. It may be different for specific models, so it’s best to consult your user manual.
Which is better, a two-cycle or four-cycle leaf blower?
A. Two-cycle blowers are usually more powerful than four-cycle ones, making them ideal for tough jobs. Still, four-cycle blowers are generally more fuel-efficient.
Husqvarna leaf blower tips
- It’s a good idea to get to know your leaf blower. If you stand too close to the leaves, you may send them flying in different directions. Try backing away from the leaves to enhance your control.
- Consider blowing the leaves onto a tarp to make it easier to dispose of them.
- Leaves make excellent compost material. Consider mulching them with a mower or electric leaf mulcher before adding them to your compost bin or garden. Some leaf blowers with vacuum settings have built-in mulchers.
- The vibration caused by leaf blowers can cause fatigue. It may be best to take a break now and then or buy a model with vibration-reduction features.
Best Husqvarna leaf blower
Husqvarna 350BT Two-Cycle Gas Backpack Blower
What you need to know: This powerful blower is ideal for those with plenty of acreage.
What you’ll love: The ergonomic design makes it relatively easy to handle. It features variable speed settings up to 692 cfm. Many people haven’t had any issues with this model even after three or more years of use.
What you should consider: It weighs over 20 pounds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Husqvarna 28cc Two-Cycle Gas Handheld Leaf Blower
What you need to know: This model is easy to maneuver and weighs less than 10 pounds.
What you’ll love: It has variable speed settings capable of 425 cfm and 170 mph. It’s durable, and the settings are intuitive. You can switch between blower, vacuum and mulching settings.
What you should consider: Some people had problems with their blowers arriving with missing parts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Husqvarna 580BTS Backpack Leaf Blower
What you need to know: This is one of the most powerful Husqvarna blowers available.
What you’ll love: It can reach 1,000 cfm and 220 mph. It can blow snow out of your driveway in the winter. It’s surprisingly quiet, although you’ll still want to use ear protection.
What you should consider: It weighs nearly 25 pounds and can be hard to maneuver.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Husqvarna 130BT Backpack Blower
What you need to know: It’s powerful and much lighter than other backpack blowers.
What you’ll love: It features an adjustable, ergonomic handle. It’s easy to start. It reaches speeds of 145 mph and is rated at 430 cfm.
What you should consider: It isn’t as durable as other Husqvarna backpack blowers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best ear protection for using a Husqvarna leaf blower
3M H10A Peltor Over-The-Head Earmuff
What you need to know: These are comfortable and ideal for yard work.
What you’ll love: They reduce noise by 30 decibels. They feature a sleek black and red design. They have a durable headband.
What you should consider: Some people felt they were too small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
ClearArmor Shooters Safety Ear Muffs
What you need to know: These feature a lightweight, comfortable design.
What you’ll love: You can fold them up for easy storage. Many were impressed with the efficiency.
What you should consider: They advertise the noise-reduction rating at 31 db, but they only reduce noise by 26 db.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Decibel Defense Professional Safety Ear Muffs
What you need to know: These are available in eight colors.
What you’ll love: They’re comfortable for adults and children. Many were impressed with their effectiveness.
What you should consider: They may make your ears sweat.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Group of kids 11-14 charged in brutal beating of woman in Center City, 1 still being sought
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say six kids between the ages of 11-14 have been arrested in the brutal and seemingly unprovoked beating of a woman in Center City.
The Philadelphia Police Department said three boys - ages 11, 13 and 14 - and three girls - ages 12, 13, and 14 - are charged with a number of crimes, including aggravated assault, robbery, and reckless endangerment (REAP).
The department on Thursday shared a surveillance photo of the only remaining unidentified suspect in the brutal assault. He is seen wearing gray sweatpants and dark-colored pants.
Police say a 34-year-old woman was attacked by a group of juveniles near the corner of 15th and Chestnut streets who punched and stomped on her.
The victim's father said his daughter suffered a broken orbital bone, widespread bruising, and required stitches.
"This is not the behavior of a normal juvenile delinquent," Dr. Corse told FOX 29's Chris O'Connell. "I don’t know if they enjoyed the violence, but this behavior is just subhuman."
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office says it has approved charges against seven of the suspect. Anyone with information on the wanted suspect should call the Philadelphia Police Department immediately.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Spanish-born Ryan Torres rides on two wheels, speaks four languages, and has an endless amount of dreams on his bucket list.
"My lifelong goal has been to start a life in the United States," said the 20-year-old from Barcelona. "And the University of Pennsylvania helped me come here to the States to make that dream come true."
The sophomore in the Wharton School has a passion for physical activity, including running, swimming, and biking. But they have become more than just hobbies.
Torres has run non-stop on foot from Philadelphia to New York. He also pedaled a 300-dollar bicycle from Florida to California just in time to start an internship. And over winter break, he booked a plane ticket to South America to tackle his biggest challenge yet.
The goal was to cycle towards the top of Ojos del Salado, the volcano with the highest elevation in the world. He had an additional goal to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief. He also partnered with Why Cycles and Revel Bikes to obtain a titanium bicycle with larger-than-life tires to make the challenge possible.
Torres and a cycling partner pedaled through the Atacama Desert, which is considered among the world's driest. And then, he faced a five-day pilgrimage up the volcano alone.
"When you're out there, you really cannot believe it. Not the least of reasons being that like, not much oxygen is getting to your brain," he said. "But then there's also things that you have to prepare for. Like logistically, how are you going to carry your food? How are you going to carry your water? What gear are you going to need?"
Nonetheless, Torres made it home with an amazing story to tell.
Torres clocked in at an altitude of 20,626 feet. He has since submitted the evidence for review by Guinness World Records, and hopes he will be certified with the world record for highest altitude climbed continuously on bicycle.
In the future, Torres plans to travel more, experience different cultures, and break other world records. He also dreams of opening a business with the open-ended goal of making people happy.
"So for me, the American Dream is just being able to like, dream up of a challenge and being able to make it possible," he said. "And I'm going to do many more."
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Rebels 5, Hurricanes 0
First Period
1. Red Deer, Lind 1 (Larson, Brown) 16:24 (pp).
Penalties — Shepard Let (tripping) 8:06; Zimmer Let (hooking) 11:33; Bansley Let (holding) 15:49; Bawa Rd (tripping) 17:52.
Second Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — Zimmer Let (charging) 13:26.
Third Period
2. Red Deer, Mayo 4 (Grubbe, Sedoff) 8:48 (pp).
3. Red Deer, Uchacz 4 (Isley) 15:53 (en).
4. Red Deer, Isley 2 (Weir, Grubbe) 18:45.
5. Red Deer, Larson 4 (Armstrong) 18:54.
Penalties — Zimmer Let (interference) 7:08; Brigley Rd (inter. on goaltender) 8:59; Lind Rd (high sticking) 11:20.
Shots on goal by
Goal — Lethbridge: Meneghin (L, ). Red Deer: Kelsey (W, ).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Lethbridge: 0-3; Red Deer: 2-5.
Referees — Brayden Arcand, Alex Homer. Linesmen — Ty Elliot, Scott Fulmer.
Attendance — 2,902 at Red Deer.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swantide today announced Corduroy, a new AI-powered assistant that makes it faster and easier than ever to manage complex CRM implementations, enhancements, and changes. With this new tool, users can search for the exact problem they are trying to solve and Corduroy will show them how to build this requirement into their CRM -- without any technical skills needed. Now, customers can not only deploy complex processes in just a few clicks, but also discover what needs to be built to meet their business' goals.
"By leveraging AI, Swantide can accelerate its roadmap and offer even more value to customers, no matter their experience level or revenue operations knowledge," said Taylor Lint, Founder and CEO of Swantide. "We serve all customer skill sets, and this tool makes it easier for our less-technical users to manage changes to their system, learn best practices about revenue operations, and deliver process improvements in a fraction of the time."
Corduroy is the first of many AI features Swantide is building to support the management of the GTM tech stack.
About Swantide
Swantide automates the setup, configuration, and management of the go-to-market tech stack. Its platform sits on top of existing GTM tools and allows users to quickly implement and document changes, without the need for deep technical knowledge. Swantide is designed to be the simplest and most cost-effective way to get sales systems off the ground.
Swantide was founded by Taylor Lint in 2020. Prior to founding Swantide, Taylor was a software engineer at LinkedIn and Alphabet, and has since become a member of this year's Forbes 30 under 30 for Enterprise Technology.
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Asurion® Repair Experts Provide Fast Fixes on Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and More
GROTON, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Groton at 220 Route 12 in Groton Square. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more.
While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, the company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less.
"At Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions,, we are committed to excellence in everything we do from the customer experience to the quality of service they receive," said Will Chin, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions District Manager. "Our team goes through extensive training so we're able to fix anything with a power button, as well as provide free diagnostics on any device. As we extend our service to the Groton area, we hope to bring locals a hassle-free repair experience that gets their devices back up and running as quickly as possible."
The store's expert repair technicians fix all kinds of technology, regardless of make or model, and the store is an authorized repair provider for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a 1-year limited warranty on all repairs. It even offers a price match guarantee on any local competitor's regularly published price for the same repair.
The new Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions store brings the company's retail footprint to more than 800 locations across the U.S. Formerly known as uBreakiFix®, all U.S. locations will rebrand as Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions throughout 2022.
"We are excited to serve people in Groton with fast and affordable tech repair," said Dave Barbuto, CEO of Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people depend on it to stay connected to things that are important to them. I look forward to serving this community through our new location."
The new store is located at:
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions
220 CT-12 Suite 8A, Groton, CT 06340
(860) 326-3097
Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, formerly known as uBreakiFix®, is the retail brand operated and franchised by a subsidiary of tech care company Asurion®. As the world's leading tech care company, Asurion eliminates the fears and frustrations associated with technology to ensure its 300 million customers get the most out of their devices, appliances, and connections. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Asurion Tech Repair and Solutions repair experts fix cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other tech mishaps at more than 700 stores across the U.S. The stores provide fast, affordable fixes for nearly any device type, regardless of make or model, including authorized repairs for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
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(The Hill) — Voters across the country will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the upcoming midterm elections following a dramatic few months and record early turnout.
Here is when the polls open in each state and Washington, D.C. All times are local time.
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During a May 1 press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked how President Joe Biden wants to “address this challenge of illegal immigration.” As part of her answer to that question, Jean-Pierre highlighted the results of immigration programs implemented by the current administration.
“And that’s why you’ve seen the parolee program be so successful,” Jean-Pierre said. “It has — when it comes to illegal migration, you’ve seen it come down by more than 90%, and that’s because of this act — the actions that this President has taken.”
Several VERIFY readers on Instagram and Twitter asked if the press secretary’s claim is true.
THE QUESTION
Has illegal immigration come down by more than 90%?
THE SOURCES
- U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)
- White House transcripts
- A White House press office spokesperson
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
THE ANSWER
Illegal immigration as a whole has not dropped by 90%. However, Jean-Pierre was not talking about immigration as a whole. She was discussing the success of a specific program, which only applies to migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Haiti. There was a 98% drop in undocumented migrants from those countries during the first two months of this year.
WHAT WE FOUND
Typically, when people refer to illegal immigration totals at any given time, they’re referring to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) data on monthly encounters CBP officials have with migrants unlawfully in the United States. Although it’s not the same as the total number of undocumented migrants entering the U.S. each month, it’s the best data available and it’s the data government officials usually refer to. So we’ll be using that data for this story.
Data from a CBP press release from March shows encounters between ports of entry dropped 42% between December 2022, when encounters were at their recent peak, and February 2023, when encounters were at their recent low.
But Jean-Pierre was speaking about a specific program when she referenced the 90% drop.
“Karine was saying that encounters were down because of our parole programs, which apply to Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Haiti,” a spokesperson from the White House press office told VERIFY in an email.
According to the CBP’s March press release, the seven-day average of CBP encounters between ports of entries with individuals from those four countries declined 98% between Jan. 5 and Feb. 28.
The parole program allows individuals from Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Haiti to apply to travel to and stay in the U.S. on a “temporary period of parole” for up to two years. To qualify, a migrant must have someone in the U.S. who agrees to provide the migrant with financial support during the duration of their stay, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services says. At the end of those two years, parolees may choose to apply for existing lawful immigration pathways they may be eligible for, including an extension of parole, immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, asylum and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
This program was announced Jan. 5 and took effect on Jan. 6.
Parole is when the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) temporarily allows certain migrants to physically enter or remain in the U.S. if there are “urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons” for doing so, the American Immigration Council says.
This program is meant to provide “safe, orderly, and lawful pathways” to the U.S. for people who otherwise might have entered the U.S. unlawfully.
Republican attorneys general from 20 states filed a lawsuit on Jan. 24 to stop the program. The attorneys general claim the DHS “has effectively created a new visa program— without the formalities of legislation from Congress.” They say their states are harmed by allowing so many migrants to “enter each of their already overwhelmed territories.”
Supporters of the program argue that it is legal and the suing states haven’t challenged a similar program regarding Ukrainians. Supporters say the program “represents one of the few remaining safe, viable pathways to the U.S.” and without it “the situation at the border will become increasingly chaotic.”
A decision regarding the lawsuit has yet to be made by the U.S. district court overseeing the suit.
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Kansas Catholic priest sex abuse report leads to no charges
By MARGARET STAFFORD and JOHN HANNA
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says a lengthy investigation into sexual abuse by Catholic priests in the state has not led to any charges. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt released the KBI’s report on Friday. The agency says it initiated 125 criminal cases and distributed 30 charging affidavits to prosecutors. As of Friday, no prosecutor has filed charges, primarily because of concerns about statute of limitations. Agents interviewed 137 victims of abuse and identified 188 clergy members suspected of various criminal acts. The KBI says it will continue investigate clergy members of the Society of Saint Pius X, a nontraditional branch of the church in Kansas.
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A federal appeals court will allow partial access to the abortion drug mifepristone while a high-profile federal case plays out, but with new limitations on how the drug can be dispensed.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit says the drug, used in most medication abortions in the United States, remains approved for use up to seven weeks of pregnancy while the case is being appealed.
Previously, the drug was approved for up to 10 weeks. The ruling also says mifepristone can no longer be sent in the mail at least for now.
The Biden administration can appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
The Biden administration had asked the court for an emergency order blocking a decision from a lower-court judge in Texas. He'd issued an injunction set to take effect Friday that would block the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the drug, which has been on the market for more than 20 years.
Late last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk sided with anti-abortion rights groups that sued the Food and Drug Administration over its approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. He issued a ruling that would invalidate the drug's approval beginning this Friday unless the appeals court intervenes.
On Monday, the Department of Justice asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for an emergency stay of Kacsmaryk's decision while the court hears the case.
In their request, Justice Department lawyers argued that "the district court upended decades of reliance by blocking FDA's approval of mifepristone and depriving patients of access to this safe and effective treatment, based on the court's own misguided assessment of the drug's safety."
Mifepristone was approved by the FDA in 2000 and is now used in combination with another drug, misoprostol, in nearly all medication abortions in the United States.
The appeals court's decision means mifepristone will continue to be at least partially available while the case plays out.
It's unclear how the latest decision will interact with a ruling in a separate federal case in Washington state, filed by attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia who are seeking to preserve access to the pills.
In that decision, also issued Friday shortly after Kacsmaryk released his ruling, U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice said the FDA was prohibited from "altering the status quo and rights as it relates to the availability of Mifepristone."
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, one of the leaders of that effort, told NPR he believes it will preserve access to mifepristone for people in those 17 states and D.C., unless a higher court says otherwise.
The Justice Department also filed a motion Monday asking Rice to clarify the meaning of his ruling, given there appears to be "tension" with Kacsmaryk's nationwide injunction.
Meanwhile, several states led by Democratic governors have begun stockpiling abortion pills — either mifepristone or another drug, misoprostol. Misoprostol is usually used in combination with mifepristone but can be used alone to induce abortion.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee have announced that their states have begun stockpiling mifepristone in the event that access is disrupted. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul say their states are stockpiling tens of thousands of doses of misoprostol.
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LEEDS, England (AP) — United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson will play in Germany’s top flight next season after joining Union Berlin on loan from Leeds on Sunday.
Aaronson has agreed a season-long deal after Leeds was relegated from the Premier League last term.
“We would like to wish Brenden good luck during his time at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei,” his club said.
The 22-year-old Aaronson made 36 Premier League appearances for Leeds last season after joining from Red Bull Salzburg for a fee close to 25 million pounds ($32 million) in the summer of 2022.
He joins Union Berlin after it qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
His brother Paxten also plays in Germany for Frankfurt.
Aaronson scored one goal in 40 appearances in all competitions for Leeds. He is the third player to leave on a season-long loan following relegation.
Diego Llorente and Robin Koch joined Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt, respectively, in similar deals earlier this week.
Former Norwich boss Daniel Farke has been hired as head coach and charged with the responsibility of trying to guide the club back to the Premier League.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two elderly Jesuit priests were killed inside a church where a man pursued by gunmen apparently sought refuge in a remote mountainous area of northern Mexico, the religious order’s Mexican branch announced Tuesday.
Javier Campos Morales, 79, and Joaquín César Mora Salazar, 80, were slain Monday inside the church in Cerocahui in Chihuahua state.
They were apparently killed after a man fleeing a drug gang took refuge in the church, authorities said. The gang apparently pursued and caught him, and killed all three.
Chihuahua Gov. Maria Eugenia Campos confirmed a third man was killed, without identifying him. But President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said during his daily news conference that the man fleeing the gunmen was also killed.
The state government later identified the third man as a tourist guide, and said he had been kidnapped and taken to the church, apparently by the gunmen.
The governor said the killings caused “deep anger, indignation and pain” and “shook us to our deepest depths.”
López Obrador said authorities had information about possible suspects in the killings and noted the area has a strong organized crime presence.
Violence has plagued the Tarahumara mountains for years. The rugged, pine-clad region is home to the Indigenous group of the same name. Cerocahui is near a point where Chihuahua state meets Sonora and Sinaloa, a major drug-producing region.
A statement from the Roman Catholic Society of Jesus in Mexico demanded justice and the return of the men’s bodies. It said gunmen had taken both of their bodies from the church.
“Acts like these are not isolated,” the statement said. “The Tarahumara mountains, like many other regions of the country, face conditions of violence and abandonment that have not been reversed. Every day men and women are arbitrarily deprived of life, as our murdered brothers were today.”
For some reason, the gunmen did not kill a third priest who was at the church, but refused his pleas for them to leave the bodies of his two colleagues, said Narce Santibañez, the press director for the Jesuits in Mexico.
The surviving priest said his two colleagues had been killed with gunshots at close range.
The Tarahumara Diocese said in a statement that “the killers, not content with murdering them, have taken their bodies … leaving a wake of pain, sadness and indigation among all of us who want to mourn them.”
The killing of priests has been a persistent tragedy in Mexico, at least since the start of the drug war in 2006.
The Rev. Gilberto Guevara serves in the parish of Aguililla in the western state of Michoacan, a town which has been on the front lines of cartel turf wars for years. Three priests have been killed in the area over the last decade.
“The danger is always there,” Guevara said about working in the cartel-dominated region. “As long as we don’t get in the way, they respect us, just as the government respects as as long as we are useful to them.”
The church’s Catholic Multimedia Center said seven priests have been murdered under the current administration, which took office in December 2018, and at least two dozen under the former president, who took office in 2012.
The center said that on May 15, a priest who ran a migrant shelter in the northern border city of Tecate was found dead on a ranch.
In 2021, a Franciscan priest died when he was caught in the crossfire of a drug gang shootout in the north-central state of Zacatecas as he drove to Mass. Another priest was killed in the central state of Morelos and another in the violence-plagued state of Guanajuato that year.
In 2019, a priest was stabbed to death in the northern border city of Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas.
Chihuahua’s governor wrote in her Twitter account that she “laments and condemns” the killings and said security arrangements had been discussed for priests in the area.
Campos Morales was ordained as a priest in 1972 and spent almost a half-century working in parishes in the Tarahumara region, known for its grinding poverty and scenic beauty.
Mora Salazar was ordained in 1971 and worked off and on in the Tarahumara in the 1970s and 80s before returning full time in 2000.
The Tarahumara people, who prefer the name Rarámuri, suffered centuries of poverty, exclusion and exploitation, with loggers plundering their forests and drug gangs cultivating marijuana and opium poppies in the mountains.
The Jesuits started missions among the Rarámuri in the 1600s but were expelled by Spain in 1767. They returned around 1900.
The Indigenous community has gained worldwide fame for their skill at running dozens of miles through their mountainous territory, often in leather sandals or barefoot, and have inspired and competed in ultra-long-distance foot races.
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Waterloo man complains of chest pain following crash
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man complained of chest pains following a single-vehicle crash at 4 p.m. Friday in the 4200 block of C.R. 28, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department reported.
According to a news release, David Richie, 61, of Waterloo, was traveling west in the 4200 block of C.R. 28 when he lost control of his vehicle. His 2014 Dodge Ram exited the south side of the roadway, striking a utility pole, and came to rest in a field.
Police said Richie was able to exit his vehicle and refused medical treatment. Police said Richie's vehicle was a total loss.
County police were assisted by the Waterloo Marshal's Department, the Waterloo Fire Department and C. Noel's Towing.
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A 22-year-old suspect has been taken into custody after five people were killed and at least 25 were injured in a shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub late Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colo., authorities said.
Authorities credit two "heroic" patrons who confronted and fought the gunman.
Mayor John Suthers told NPR's Michel Martin that one of the patrons "took the handgun from the [shooter] and hit him with the handgun to disable him."
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Police received a phone call at about 11:57 p.m. local time to report a shooting at Club Q, Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Lt. Pamela Castro said.
The suspect is believed to have immediately begun shooting people when he entered the nightclub. The patrons confronted him within minutes.
"We owe them a great debt of thanks," Colorado Springs Police Chief Adrian Vasquez said at a news conference.
A witness tells member station CPR News that one victim ran to a nearby 7-Eleven and collapsed.
Anderson Lee Aldrich was taken into custody shortly after police arrived on site and is being treated at a local hospital. Officials said at least two firearms were found on scene, including a long rifle that appears to have been used by the shooter.
Police are still determining whether the attack is a hate crime, and the local district attorney, Michael Allen, said it will be investigated "in that lens." Suthers also said it's too soon to call the shooting a hate crime, which is also called a bias-motivated crime in Colorado.
The FBI is also on scene to assist in the investigation.
The suspect's motive has not yet been disclosed.
Leaders in the community and national politics respond
In a statement on Facebook, Club Q wrote it is "devastated by the senseless attack on our community."
"Our prays and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends.
"We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack."
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis — the first openly gay man elected governor in U.S. history — called the attack "horrific, sickening, and devastating."
"My heart breaks for the family and friends of those lost, injured, and traumatized in this horrific shooting," Polis said in a statement.
"Colorado stands with our LGTBQ community and everyone impacted by this tragedy as we mourn together."
The shooting happened minutes before a day to remember trans people killed in anti-transgender violence
The gunfire came on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on Nov. 20 to commemorate the transgender people who have lost their lives because of anti-transgender violence.
President Biden issued a statement to note the day and called for Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
"Tragically, as last night's attack in Colorado Springs reminds us, too many LGBTQI+ people in the United States — and around the world — continue to face unconscionable attacks," he said.
The attack is the latest in a long string of shootings targeting the LGBTQ community. In 2016, a gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., killing 49 people and injuring dozens of others. It is considered one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Colorado itself has seen a series of mass shootings in recent years. In 2021, a shooter took the lives of 10 people at a grocery store in Boulder. In 2012, another opened fire inside a crowed movie theater in Aurora, killing 12 people. In 1999, two gunmen killed 13 people at Columbine High School.
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Semi bursts into flames after Florida driver fleeing deputies crashes into it head-on: FHP
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - A semi-truck burst into flames after a driver fleeing Seminole County deputies crashed into it head-on early Tuesday, according to troopers.
The driver and passenger of the semi were not hurt in the crash. The suspect, a 34-year-old DeLand man, however, is being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. on Tomoka Farms Road and Country Circle in Port Orange.
According to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, the driver of a Hyundai Santa Fe was first seen driving a vehicle "suspiciously" in a neighborhood on Hughey Street near Water Street in Sanford.
A Seminole County deputy attempted to pull him over, but he kept going, and a chase began, a sheriff's office report stated.
Deputies tried to stop the vehicle using stop stick tire deflation devices, but the driver reportedly swerved around them.
Video from the sheriff's office's helicopter spotted the vehicle traveling into Volusia County where it slammed into the semi truck, which immediately caught fire.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the suspect is still receiving treatment at a local hospital, authorities said.
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LONDON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT; CLVT PR A), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.3125 per share on its 5.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Shares, payable in cash on September 1, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2022.
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Democratic Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance squared off Monday evening in the final televised debate between the state’s Senate candidates, which saw personal attacks and clashes over key issues.
Ryan and Vance went head to head on abortion, immigration and the economy, echoing much of the national midterm conversation.
However, it was the final minutes of the debate that saw the most fireworks, with Ryan accusing Vance of holding anti-immigrant and racist beliefs and Vance hitting back by citing his own family and calling the claim “slander.”
The forum comes as the polls tighten in the state less than a month out from Election Day. A new USA Today-Suffolk University poll released on Monday showed Vance leading Ryan by just 2 points.
Here are five takeaways from the final Ohio Senate debate:
The gloves come off
Sparks flared throughout the hourlong debate, but fireworks erupted toward the end when Ryan accused Vance of espousing racist and xenophobic beliefs.
The exchange came in response to a question about the so-called great replacement theory, a racist conspiracy theory that asserts there is an intentional effort to replace white Americans with people of color.
“This is who he’s running around with, talking about replacement theory,” Ryan said. “There’s no big grand conspiracy. This country has been enriched by immigrants from all quarters of the world.”
Vance interrupted, telling Ryan the accusation was “shameful” given his family.
“My turn, pal,” Ryan responded, prompting Vance to say, “Oh, buddy.”
Ryan went on to note that a mass shooting at a Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket earlier this year that targeted Black people was motivated by the great replacement theory.
“This is disgusting,” Vance responded. “Here’s exactly what happens when the media and people like Tim Ryan accuse me of engaging the great replacement theory.”
“What happens is my own children, my own biracial children, get attacked by scumbags online and in person because you are so desperate for political power that you’ll accuse me, the father of three beautiful biracial babies, of engaging in racism? We are sick of it. You can believe in the border without being a racist.”
“You’re so desperate not to have a real job that you’ll slander me and slander my family,” Vance added. “It’s disgraceful.”
Immigration emerges as a flashpoint
Even before the exchange that closed out the debate, immigration and border security had emerged as a flashpoint, with both candidates lobbing personal attacks and touting their policy proposals.
In addition to a question specifically about immigration, both Ryan and Vance frequently pivoted answers to other questions — including those on abortion and the opioid crisis — toward the border.
Vance said illegal immigrants were coming into the country “through Joe Biden and Tim Ryan’s wide-open southern border.” He went on to cite his in-laws’ story of immigrating from South Asia legally.
“They followed the laws of this country,” Vance said. “We’re all part of the same family, but your introduction to this country should not be breaking its laws. You should come in through the proper channels.”
“You vote for the amnesty. You vote for the border wall funding,” Vance added, saying it is “going to destroy our country unless we get it under control.”
Earlier in the debate, Ryan hit Vance for accusing him of being too soft on immigration.
“I’m not going to take any guff from you, J.D., on this issue,” Ryan said. “This guy has invested in dozens of companies that use foreign workers. This is why J.D. Vance, with all due respect, is a fraud.”
Ryan also touted his own work on border security and broke with President Biden and others in his party on “relaxing some of the regulations down on the border — completely disagree with that.”
Vance, Ryan work to paint each other as beholden to their party
Like in last week’s debate, Vance and Ryan continued to paint themselves as independent from their party’s establishment and each other as beholden their party’s leadership.
In response to Vance’s frequent attempts to tie him to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Ryan noted he ran against her for House Democratic leadership, saying that “you have to have the courage to take on your own leaders.”
“These leaders in D.C., they will eat you up like a chew toy,” Ryan told Vance. “You were calling Trump America’s Hitler, and then you kissed his ass, and then he endorsed you.”
Ryan then noted money Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and GOP mega-donor Peter Thiel have given to Vance’s campaign.
“What do you think they want for that?” Ryan asked.
Vance hit back, accusing Ryan of voting with Pelosi “100 percent of the time” and sucking up to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)
“It’s ridiculous to accuse me of being anything because he has utterly failed to be independent,” Vance said. “The guy who is subservient to the national party is Tim Ryan, who’s been begging for these guys to come into this race and save him from the campaign he’s been running.”
Ryan hits Vance on Jan. 6
Ryan took the opportunity to go on the offensive against Vance on his reaction to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and his association with election deniers.
“Of all the things to do in that circumstance, our guy thought it would be a good idea to post on social media, raise money for the insurrectionists, raise legal defense money for those people who stormed the Capitol,” Ryan said. “That’s outrageous.”
Vance, on the other hand, said the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the capitol is only interested in “a political hit job.”
“It goes back to four years ago, the obsession with the idea that Donald Trump had the election stolen by the Russians,” Vance said. “I think that’s just as much of a threat to the democracy as the violence on Jan. 6.”
Vance noted that he has condemned the violence on Jan. 6.
When asked whether former President Trump should comply with a subpoena by the committee that is set to be issued later this week, Ryan said Trump should respond to the subpoena, while Vance said it would be “a pretty enlightening piece of testimony.”
National issues of abortion, crime, inflation in spotlight
Like other candidates across the country, Ryan and Vance addressed some of the key issues of the cycle during the debate, including abortion, crime and inflation.
The debate kicked off with a question on Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, and both candidates sought to portray themselves as supporters of the police.
Abortion also proved to a central issue in the forum, with Ryan seeking to put Vance on defense over the issue.
When asked by debate moderators whether he would vote for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) proposed national abortion ban, Vance said he believed it was “totally reasonable to say you cannot abort a baby, especially for elective reasons, after 15 weeks of gestation.”
“No civilized country allows it,” he said. “I don’t want the United States to be an exception.”
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A new study from UCSF/UCLA looks at the toll of silicosis on stone workers. Dozens of young Latino men in California have developed severe lung disease and at least 10 have died.
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A new study from UCSF/UCLA looks at the toll of silicosis on stone workers. Dozens of young Latino men in California have developed severe lung disease and at least 10 have died.
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California reparations panel approves payments of up to $1.2 million to every black resident
California's legislature could vote on the panel's recommendations
The California Reparations Task Force formally recommended that the state offer payments of up to $1.2 million to every qualifying black resident.
The task force held a public meeting in Oakland, California on Saturday and voted on the final set of recommendations to be sent to the state's legislators. The nine-member panel called on the state to offer its black residents a formal apology in addition to the payments.
"Reparations are not only morally justifiable, but they have the potential to address longstanding racial disparities and inequalities," Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said after attending the meeting.
The panel's recommendation breaks payments down by types of historical discrimination. For instance, black residents affected by redlining by banks would receive $3,366 for each year they lived in California from the early 1930s to the late 1970s, amounting to up to $148,099.
Similarly, black residents could receive roughly $2,352 in compensation for over-policing and mass incarceration for each year they lived in California between 1970 and 2020. Those payments could amount to $115,260.
In total, from these and other payments included in the plan, a black Californian who is 71 years old and has lived in California his entire life could receive up to $1.2 million, according to analysis from the New York Times.
CALIFORNIA REPARATIONS PANEL TO RECOMMEND 'DOWN PAYMENTS' TO BLACK RESIDENTS, ABOLISHING CASH BAIL
The panel's Saturday vote included only recommendations for the state legislature and does not have any legal weight.
Saturday's meeting included opposition from some Black residents demanding larger payments. An activist identified as Reverend Tony Pierce was one of the more outspoken people at the gathering, making reference to the famous "40 acres and a mule" promise to former slaves when he took the podium.
"You know that the numbers should be equivocal to what an acre was back then. We were given 40, okay? We were given 40 acres. You know what that number is. You keep trying to talk about now, yet you research back to slavery and you say nothing about slavery, nothing," said Pierce. "So, the equivocal number from the 1860s for 40 acres to today is $200 million for each and every African-American."
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Most people who spoke at Saturday's meeting spoke in support of reparations. Despite such agreement, however, sparks flew throughout the chaotic, emotionally charged gathering as arguments broke out. Indeed, many attendees spoke out of turn and interrupted each other, leading Kamilah Moore, the task force chair, to call for security to remove people multiple times.
The draft recommendation noted that California entered the Union as a free state in 1850, but said that it did not pass laws at the time to guarantee freedom. The recommendation pointed out that for a decade after emancipation, California continued to allow the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act, which called for the capture and return of runaway slaves.
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The Fourth of July is a holiday with a lot of sensory experiences.
For some, that means going for a swim at the beach or pool, hosting a barbecue and enjoying a burger, or perhaps, most importantly, sitting under the night sky and watching celebratory fireworks crackle and boom overhead.
This year's celebrations might look and sound a bit different for many Americans, though. That's because there's a nationwide shortage of pyrotechnicians, otherwise known as the people who are qualified to safely coordinate and oversee fireworks shows.
For some, that means rescheduling fireworks shows, something that had to be done in Ocean City and College Park, in Maryland.
For others, it means having to cancel the show entirely, which was the case at Lake Meredith, in Texas.
"Obviously July 4th is the number one major event of the year," said Cathy Salgado, the director of parks and recreation for the city of Fairfax, Virginia. "Everybody wants to do their fireworks show on July 4th."
She only found out a few weeks ago that her fireworks supplier wasn't able to secure a technician, and that they would have to cancel the fireworks show she had originally planned. Now, Fairfax's show is scheduled for July 5, instead.
The demand for licensed professionals on the Fourth of July is not anything new in the fireworks industry. But making a comeback after the pandemic has affected the ability to fulfill demand.
"The firework industry was completely crippled in 2020," said Julie Heckman, the American Pyrotechnic Association's executive director. Heckman said the industry lost 90% of their revenues.
Now, people are able to go out and celebrate once more, and as a result, the industry is beginning to bounce back.
But until capacity is back to normal, fans of those signature explosive lights may have to settle with some compromises until then, like shifted dates or fewer shows.
Salgado sees an opportunity in these growing pains. "I guess on the bright side, we're celebrating July fourth for two days," she said.
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Family requesting birthday cards for 8-year-old with autism after no shows at his birthday party
When you are 8 years old, it is important to know that people care about you; that is what a Georgia family is trying to make clear for their little boy.
He has had several birthday parties where no one showed up, and now his mom and aunt are asking Georgians to step up.
"My nephew turns 9 on September 14th. Last year, he didn’t have anyone show up to his birthday party,” said Austin’s aunt, Bri Sosebee.
Sometimes, we all need a reminder that we matter; that in this giant world someone is thinking of us, someone who thinks we are important.
"He is a little discouraged that people don’t think of him. He is autistic and doesn’t understand,” said Bri.
"He is a playful, sometimes moody kid and he has a big heart,” said Austin’s mom, Amber Sosebee.
He has had a rough time.
"People tend to bully him at school, no one wants to show up to any of his events,” said Bri. "Every kid deserves to be loved and he deserves to have friends show up.”
This year, the family is doing something different. They’re asking total strangers, all over the state of Georgia, to write and send birthday cards to Austin.
"Maybe a few birthday cards and he would realize there are others who actually want to send him something, who actually care,” said Bri.
Austin loves Spider-Man, sharks, Minecraft and football.
If you would like to make Austin's birthday extra special this year, you can send birthday cards to: 7830 Smith Farm Road, Cumming, GA, 30028.
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On Sunday, July 9 at about 7 a.m., my wife and I went to breakfast at the Perkins on Hammond Avenue in Waterloo. There was one waitress as two others had called in. When we arrived, there were two couples in the restaurant. Over the next 10 minutes, four or five couples, a woman with two children, a single man, and a party of eight showed up. The single waitress was moving fast and working hard but was overwhelmed. Then one of the cooks come out to help, seating customers, bringing drinks, and cleaning tables. Similarly, the manager was doing the same in addition to taking orders. All were very pleasant to the customers. Their teamwork handled a challenging situation in an exceptional manner until two additional waitresses arrived at 8 a.m. Watching these people work together was very impressive and an example for all workplace groups, including managers. When people work together, it is amazing what can be done. Congratulations to this Perkins team for providing us a good experience under adverse circumstances.
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Better-for-You Restaurant in Fort Collins, CO, Raises Highest Amount of Funds Across Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Chain
FORT COLLINS, Colo. , Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to new estimates, 1 in 8 kids in America could face hunger this year. To help eradicate childhood hunger, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh partnered with No Kid Hungry to support the communities they serve across the nation. With the help of her guests, Maddy Stroik, General Manager of Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Fort Collins, raised $3,564 at her restaurant, which is the highest percentage of donations to their gross sales during the promotion across out of all Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh locations in the country. The $3,564 raised by Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Fort Collins can help provide 35,640 healthy meals for kids*.
"I was glad that Garbanzo was able to partner with No Kid Hungry this year," said Maddy Stroik, General Manager of Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Fort Collins. "Seeing the community come together each day was amazing, and has been a rewarding for my team and I to be part of. No Kid Hungry is such an amazing organization, and I am so proud that the hard work we did fundraising will benefit kids across the county in such an impactful way."
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh fundraising began nationally on September 7 and ran through November 1 at all locations restaurants across the country and offered guests various ways to support their No Kid Hungry fundraising efforts. As the first-place winner of the Donation Competition, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh Fort Collins will receive matching donations up to $2,500 from WOWorks, the parent company of Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh. The restaurant will also receive a visit from WOWorks CEO Kelly Roddy and $500 to share among their staff.
"WOWorks is excited to have had the opportunity to partner with No Kid Hungry again this year, and remain committed to help end childhood hunger in America," said Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. "Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is proud to provide guests with a variety of fresh and nutritious ingredients on our menu to customize and enjoy. We have the honor again this year to raise money and awareness for the incredible work No Kid Hungry is doing to fight childhood hunger in our communities. I am proud of the hard work the Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh team in Fort Collins has contributed to our fundraising efforts and we are grateful for the participation of our guests."
*$1 can help provide up to 10 meals. Meal equivalency varies. No Kid Hungry does not provide individual meals; your donations help support programs that feed kids. Learn more at NoKidHungry.org/OneDollar.
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is a leading fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant in America with over 30 locations in 15 states. Garbanzo is making fresh Mediterranean cuisine a mainstream favorite across the United States. Its authentic, nutrient-rich dishes are inspired by tradition but not bound by it. Every order is customized to the guest's liking, with choices from top-quality meats and plant-based proteins to authentic laffa wraps and perfect, pillowy pitas. Garbanzo is dedicated to satisfying every palate – including vegan and gluten-free diners – and wants to show America how delicious nutrition can be. Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh is part of WOWorks, a family of better-for-you restaurant brands that also includes Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Cantina and Grille and Zoup! Eatery. For more information, visit https://eatgarbanzo.com/
WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthy, nutritious and flavorful meals along with its Vow to "WOW!" guest hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks' portfolio, in addition to its newest brands, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup! Eatery, consists of: Saladworks, the nation's leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more.
No child should go hungry in America. But millions of kids in the United States live with hunger. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Individuals all through Central Florida are cleaning up after a weekend of utmost storms. In Lake County, emergency responders reported a person carrying a fishing pole was injured all through a lightning strike Saturday evening time.
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The 911 title obtained by Information 6 reveals the person’s father dialed Lake County for help. He knowledgeable dispatchers he went to pick up his son after he was knocked off his ft.
“My son, he was out earlier fishing and I suppose he was on the best way again house and he received struck by lightning,” the daddy knowledgeable dispatch.
The sufferer’s family talked about he was solely a pair blocks away from their home near Wilson Parrish Highway in Umatilla.
“He known as me and mentioned he simply received hit by lightning. I simply picked him up,” his father talked about.
The sufferer’s mother talked about the fishing pole ended up on the alternative aspect of the highway from the place he landed on the underside. When his family often known as 911, they knowledgeable dispatchers he was alert and respiration.
Emergency officers in Lake County say the person was taken to the hospital out of an abundance of warning.
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LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model.
The sentence comes on top of the more than 20 years the 70-year-old Weinstein has left to serve for a similar 2020 conviction in New York, furthering the fall of the onetime movie magnate who became a #MeToo magnet.
Weinstein directly appealed to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench, saying: “I maintain that I’m innocent. I never raped or sexually assaulted Jane Doe 1." The woman who Weinstein was convicted of raping sobbed in the courtroom as he spoke.
Moments earlier she had told the judge about the pain she felt after being attacked by Weinstein. “Before that night I was a very happy and confident woman. I valued myself and the relationship I had with God,” the woman, who was identified in court only as Jane Doe 1, said. “I was excited about my future. Everything changed after the defendant brutally assaulted me. There is no prison sentence long enough to undo the damage.”
Lench handed down the sentence Thursday after rejecting a motion by Weinstein's lawyers for a new trial. Prosecutors and Weinstein's attorneys declined comment after the sentencing.
Jurors in December convicted Weinstein of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault against the woman who at the trial’s opening in October gave a dramatic and emotional account of him arriving uninvited at her hotel room, talking his way in and assaulting her during a film festival.
The jury spared Weinstein an even longer sentence when they acquitted him of the sexual battery of a massage therapist and failed to reach verdicts on counts involving two other women.
The defense contended during the trial that Weinstein had consensual sex with two of the women he was charged with assaulting and that two others — including the one who led to his conviction — were making up the incidents entirely.
Last week, Lench rejected a request from Gloria Allred, an attorney for some of the women who testified at trial, to allow others to make similar statements in court about Weinstein.
“I’m not going to make this an open forum on Mr. Weinstein’s conduct," Lench said at the time.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually assaulted.
Legal uncertainties will remain on both coasts for Weinstein.
New York's highest court has agreed to hear his appeal in his rape and sexual assault convictions there. And prosecutors in Los Angeles have yet to say whether they will retry Weinstein on counts they were unable to reach a verdict on. A hearing on the possible retrial is scheduled for next month.
It is not yet clear where he will serve his time while these issues are decided.
His New York sentence would be served before a California prison term, though a retrial or other issues could keep him from being sent back there soon.
Weinstein is eligible for parole in New York in 2039.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes he can still produce at an MVP level in the right situation if he opts to play next season.
Rodgers discussed the uncertainty of his future plans Tuesday during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM and YouTube. The four-time MVP hasn’t decided whether to return to the Packers, retire or request a trade.
“Do I still think I can play?” Rodgers said. “Of course. Of course. Can I play at a high level? Yeah. The highest. I think I can win MVP again, in the right situation. The right situation — is that Green Bay or is that somewhere else? I’m not sure.”
Rodgers posted his lowest passer rating as a starter and threw 12 interceptions — his highest single-season total since 2008 during his first season as a starter — as the Packers went 8-9 and missed the playoffs this season. He played much of the season with a broken right thumb and also dealt with injured ribs.
The 39-year-old Rodgers spoke with Packers officials last week after Green Bay’s season ended with a 20-16 home loss to the Detroit Lions. A victory in that game would have given the Packers their fourth straight playoff appearance.
“We had all the conversations I think we wanted to have about football for now,” Rodgers said. “They’re not pressing for any type of specific answer, and I’m not mentally or physically at that point to give one.”
He has acknowledged a decision to return isn’t solely his to make and that the Packers could decide they want to move on. The Packers used their 2020 first-round draft pick on Utah State quarterback Jordan Love, who has backed up Rodgers the past three seasons.
Rodgers said that if he returns to Green Bay, he doesn’t want to be part of a rebuild. Rodgers named several veteran players he hoped would remain with the Packers if he returns for a 19th season.
“A guy like Marcedes Lewis is an important cog in the wheel of the locker room and the momentum of a team,” Rodgers said. “That’s a guy I want to finish my career with. If I’m playing, I want that guy next to me. I want the Randall Cobbs of the world, if he wants to be playing, in my locker room. Guys you can win with. Allen Lazard, Bobby Tonyan, Dave Bakhtiari.”
All those players other than Bakhtiari are pending free agents. Bakhtiari has a projected 2023 cap hit of about $29 million according to Spotrac, though general manager Brian Gutekunst said Friday he’s hopeful the veteran left tackle will be back in Green Bay next season.
“If they want to go younger and think Jordan’s ready to go, then that might be the way they want to go,” Rodgers said. “And if that’s the case and I still want to play, then there’s only one option, right, and that’s to play somewhere else. If it’s not and they’re like, ‘No, no, we still want you to play,’ and this and that, then it would have to be the right situation with a roster that looks like we can win it all because there’s no point in coming back if you don’t think you can win it all.”
Gutekunst said Friday he believes Rodgers can still perform at a high level. Gutekunst also said that “I really like the way he led us.”
“We made a really big commitment to (Rodgers) last offseason, so I think as we did that, it wasn’t certainly for just this year,” Gutekunst said. “Like I said, he’s going to take his time, and the communication will be pretty constant as we move forward.”
As he comes off one of his worst statistical seasons, Rodgers compared his situation to what he faced after 2019. Rodgers wasn’t as productive as usual that year during coach Matt LaFleur’s debut season, but the defense led the Packers to a 13-3 record and NFC championship game appearance.
“A lot of people said I was washed, couldn’t really play anymore, wasn’t the same,” Rodgers said. “And then I won two MVPs in a row without really doing anything different. I’m sure there’s a lot of the same sentiment this year.”
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WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — It’s that time of year again, Spring Break! While the little ones are excited for a week off of school, parents are trying to find ways to occupy their time.
One good way to do that may be a visit to River Bend Nature Center.
“Come out and visit if you haven’t visited River Bend before. Now is the perfect opportunity, kids are out of school, get them inside it’s not all outside, it’s inside stuff, too,” Exhibits Curator for River Bend Nature Center Jennica Lambert said.
This week you can take advantage of some pretty neat animal shows and the countless other fun activities they have to offer.
“There’s all kinds of stuff to see and do we have lots of live exhibits inside we have native plants and animals that you can check out. Trails that you can walk, Dino Digs that you can dig in, and we also have an animal show this Thursday at 2,” Lambert said.
If your children aren’t too big on nature just yet, you can’t go wrong with dinner and a movie.
“We show all PG-rated movies. Thursday we’ll be showing Lyle Lyle Crocodile and we actually have a food sponsor for every day. So Marcos pizza is donating pizza tomorrow for that movie,” City of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Director Charlene Carey said.
“It’s actually perfect for us and the library because they go downstairs, check out some books, and enjoy a movie. It’s been a real pleasure seeing all of the kids come out and enjoy spring break. You know they’re happy to be out of school for a little bit,” Carey said.
With activities from these organizations and the others happening around town, your spring break can be full of fun.
For more information on upcoming events at River Bend Nature Center click here. They also encourage you to check out what other non-profits around town have planned for the week.
For more information on upcoming events with the city of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation, click here.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Airline fares have jumped 47% since January and remain higher than they were before the pandemic, which could be leading to a slowdown in the number of seats airlines can sell.
Bookings for flights within the United States fell 2.3% in May compared with April, research firm Adobe Digital Insights said Tuesday. The value of those sales rose 6%, however, to $8.3 billion, because of price increases.
Prices for U.S. flights in May were 30% higher than the same month in 2019 – the fourth straight month in which fares topped pre-pandemic levels. May prices were up 6% over April, according to Adobe, which based numbers on transactions at six of the largest 10 U.S. airlines.
“While some consumers have been able to stomach the higher fares, especially for those who delayed travel plans during the pandemic, the dip in bookings shows that some are rethinking their appetite for getting on a plane,” said Vivek Pandya, lead analyst for Adobe.
Airfares are among many factors contributing to the highest inflation rate that Americans have seen in 40 years.
Airline officials say demand for travel is strong after two years of the pandemic. As for the prices, they say they need to raise fares to cover surging jet fuel prices.
The number of air travelers in the U.S. has rebounded to nearly 90% of 2019 levels, according to government figures. International travel has lagged domestic travel, but it could get a boost from the Biden administration’s decision to end the requirement to show a negative test for COVID-19 before flying to the U.S.
United Airlines said Monday that searches for international trips increased 7% in the three days after the administration announced it would drop the testing requirement. The airline said many of the searches were for summer travel to Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Brewers first. Kolten Wong grounds out to first base to Alex Kirilloff. Willy Adames walks. Rowdy Tellez flies out to right field to Max Kepler. Andrew McCutchen homers to right field. Willy Adames scores. Omar Narvaez grounds out to shallow right field, Jorge Polanco to Alex Kirilloff.
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Twins 0.
Twins second. Jorge Polanco homers to right field. Alex Kirilloff grounds out to shallow infield, Jason Alexander to Rowdy Tellez. Nick Gordon pops out to Omar Narvaez. Gio Urshela grounds out to shortstop, Willy Adames to Rowdy Tellez.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 2, Twins 1.
Twins fourth. Byron Buxton strikes out swinging. Max Kepler flies out to Hunter Renfroe. Jorge Polanco walks. Alex Kirilloff singles to left field. Jorge Polanco to second. Nick Gordon singles to deep right field, advances to 2nd. Alex Kirilloff to third. Jorge Polanco scores. Gio Urshela lines out to center field to Jonathan Davis.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Brewers 2, Twins 2.
Brewers fifth. Jace Peterson walks. Hunter Renfroe grounds out to third base, Gio Urshela to Alex Kirilloff. Jace Peterson to second. Jonathan Davis singles to shallow center field. Jace Peterson scores. Kolten Wong flies out to left field to Nick Gordon. Willy Adames homers to left field. Jonathan Davis scores. Rowdy Tellez grounds out to second base, Carlos Correa to Alex Kirilloff.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Brewers 5, Twins 2.
Brewers sixth. Andrew McCutchen singles to shallow infield. Omar Narvaez flies out to left field to Nick Gordon. Luis Urias called out on strikes. Jace Peterson singles to deep right field. Andrew McCutchen scores.
1 run, 2 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Brewers 6, Twins 2.
Twins seventh. Gary Sanchez lines out to deep left field to Jace Peterson. Luis Arraez doubles to deep right center field. Carlos Correa singles to shallow right field. Luis Arraez to third. Byron Buxton reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Carlos Correa out at second. Luis Arraez scores. Gilberto Celestino strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Brewers 6, Twins 3.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — Conservationists are seeking an emergency court order to block construction of a Nevada lithium mine after a U.S. judge directed a federal agency to revisit part of its approval of the plans but allowed construction to go forward in the meantime.
Four environmental groups want U.S. District Judge Miranda Du in Reno to temporarily halt any work at a subsidiary of Lithium Americas’ mine near the Oregon border until they can appeal her ruling earlier this month to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
They filed on Tuesday a formal notice of their intent to appeal to the San Francisco-based circuit court and an emergency motion for injunction in Reno pending the appeal. An Oregon tribe that filed a new, separate lawsuit to block the mine last week joined the notice of appeal.
“This mine should not be allowed to destroy public land unless and until the Ninth Circuit has determined whether it was legally approved,” said Talasi Brooks, a lawyer for the Western Watersheds Project.
Du gave the U.S. Bureau of Land Management until the end of Wednesday to respond to the motion or reach an agreement with the conservation groups to postpone any construction until she rules on their request for an emergency injunction.
“Based on the urgency implied by environmental plaintiffs’ representation that Lithium Nevada intends to start construction on February 27 … the court sets an expedited briefing schedule,” she wrote in a brief order late Tuesday.
The company said last week that construction at the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine was “imminent” after Du ruled Feb. 6 the bureau had acted legally — with one possible exception — when it approved plans for the mine in January 2021.
A spokesperson for Lithium Americas said Tuesday they were confident the appellate court would uphold the project’s approval.
“Since we began this project more than a decade ago, we have been committed to doing things right,” Tim Crowley, the company spokesperson, said in an email to The Associated Press. “The recent U.S. District Court ruling definitively supported BLM’s consultation process, and we are confident the ruling will be upheld.”
Du’s earlier ruling was the latest in a series of high-stakes legal battles pitting environmentalists against so-called “green energy” projects the Biden administration is pushing over the objections of conservation groups, tribes and others.
The White House says the mine planned by Lithium Nevada Corp., a subsidiary of Lithium Americas, is critical to ramped-up efforts to produce raw materials for electric vehicle batteries. Opponents say it would harm wildlife habitats, degrade groundwater and pollute the air.
“It symbolizes BLM’s wrecking ball approach to ‘green’ energy on public lands,” Katie Fite of WildLands Defense said Tuesday.
Du ordered the bureau Feb. 6 to go back and determine whether the company had established valid mining rights on 1,300 acres (526 hectares) of neighboring land, where it plans to bury millions of tons of waste rock that would be removed from the open pit mine deeper than the length of a football field.
But she stopped short of granting the opponents’ request at that time to block any work at the site until the validity of the claim was established under the Mining Law of 1872 on the adjacent lands about 200 miles (322 kilometers) northeast of Reno.
“There’s no evidence that Lithium Nevada will be able to establish valid mining claims to lands it plans to bury in waste rock and tailings, but the damage will be done regardless,” Brooks said in a statement Tuesday announcing the filing of the emergency request for an injunction.
Du said in her Feb. 6 ruling it was a rare instance where it was proper to stop short of vacating an agency’s approval of an overall project to allow the bureau to re-examine the adequacy of one element of the plan — the disposal of the waste rock.
She made clear her ruling incorporates part of a recent ruling by the 9th Circuit in a fight over the 1872 law in an Arizona case that could prove more onerous to mining companies that want to dispose of their waste on neighboring federal lands.
In that case, the San Francisco-based appellate court upheld an Arizona ruling that the Forest Service lacked authority to approve Rosemont Copper’s plans to dispose of waste rock on land adjacent to the mine it wanted to dig on a national forest southeast of Tucson. The service and the Bureau of Land Management long have interpreted the mining law to convey the same mineral rights to such lands.
General Motors Co. announced Jan. 31 it had conditionally agreed to invest $650 million in Lithium Americas in a deal that will give the company exclusive access to the first phase of the Thacker Pass mine. The equity investment in two phases was contingent on the project clearing legal challenges in court in Reno.
Lithium Americas said last week that Du’s Feb. 6 ruling satisfied the completion of the first phase and that as a result, GM had purchased 15 million common shares of Lithium Americas at $21.24 per share on Feb. 16 for a total of $320 million.
Lithium Americas estimates that the mine can support production of up to 1 million electric vehicles annually. The company expects production to begin in the second half of 2026.
In the Feb. 6 ruling, Du also denied for the third time relief sought by Native American tribes who argued it could destroy a sacred site where their ancestors were massacred in 1865. Last week, three tribes filed a separate lawsuit claiming that the bureau has misrepresented its claims that it’s met its legal obligation to consult with tribes about potential impacts to historical and cultural values near the mine site.
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Teen shoots 2 suspects in attempted home invasion, sheriff says
CHANNELVIEW, Texas (Gray News) - Two men suspected in an attempted home invasion are dead after a teenager inside the house opened fire on them, according to the sheriff’s office.
The incident happened around 10:40 a.m. Friday. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says three male suspects, armed and wearing masks, attempted to force entry into a home in Channelview, Texas. A woman, a 12-year-old boy and two 17-year-old boys were inside.
One of the 17-year-old boys got a shotgun and fired it at the suspects, killing two of them, according to deputies. The third suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored, four-door sedan.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office recommended the case be presented to a grand jury.
The investigation is ongoing.
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"OutKick" founder Clay Travis joined "Fox & Friends" to react to a liberal op-ed from MSNBC tying working out to the far-right. The article, penned last year, was tweeted out this week by the network, prompting widespread ridicule including from Elon Musk and Joe Rogan.
MSNBC OPINION ARTICLE RIDICULED FOR WARNING ABOUT 'FASCIST FITNESS'
CLAY TRAVIS: This is so laughably absurd. I don't even know where to go with that. I know there's probably people … all over the country starting off their mornings by getting in a workout. Try to feel a little bit better all day. Try to put themselves a little bit better of a healthy mindset. And guess what? They're White, Black, Asian, they're Hispanic. They're male, female, gay, straight. I mean, everyone should exercise. If we want to go back to the time of COVID; instead of shutting down gyms, we should have given health discounts to everybody to go join gyms. And we should have made sure that every park, every beach and every outdoor facility was open to allow as many people as possible to go hiking and get exercise. And I think this is emblematic of how desperate the left-wing media is to try and characterize these new things as racist or White supremacy. It reminds me of that great headline back in the day from the L.A. Times when Larry Elder was running for the governorship of the state of California, and it called him the Black face of White supremacy if I remember correctly. And we've seen an awful lot of White supremacists who are different races now, a very expansive ideology that is White supremacy, evidently. And now we're finding out that they're doing a push-up is, you know, a pathway to Nazism. It's ridiculous.
Podcaster Joe Rogan and Tesla CEO Elon Musk roasted MSNBC for a Monday tweet highlighting an article about the "far right’s obsession with fitness" that linked fitness and nutrition efforts to Adolf Hitler and White supremacist ideology.
The column, originally from 2022, was revived online after MSNBC’s official Twitter account reposted it on Monday.
"The far right’s obsession with fitness is going digital," MSNBC tweeted.
"MSNBC thinks you’re a nazi if you work out lmaooo," Musk wrote in a viral tweet Monday with over 5 million views.
"Being healthy is ‘far right.’ Holy f---," Rogan, wrote. While Rogan is most famous for his popular podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," he has also competed in martial arts competitions throughout his life and served as a UFC commentator.
Fox News' Jeffrey Clark contributed to this report.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — There are about 47 miles of coastline in Palm Beach County and one of the groups working to keep them clean has reached a milestone.
Diane Buhler founded Friends of Palm Beach in 2013.
As a longtime diver and beach lover, she paid close attention to the shoreline when she moved to Palm Beach County.
"The winds are bringing it ashore," Buhler said. "In time, the conveyor belt, of the amazing Gulfstream, which is only supposed to be moving nutrients and marine life, it's now the trash conveyor belt. It's bringing it right ashore."
The nonprofit has steadily grown, far exceeding her personal expectations. It now pays employees to work in a synchronized pattern. The employees are often clients of The Lord's Place and Vita Nova, which each help people experiencing homelessness.
"Eighty percent, if not 80-85% of what we collect, is plastic," Buhler said. "Most of it is a light form, and there is a lot of it."
The group collected more than 40,000 pounds of trash last year.
"We get toilets. We get toilet seats," she said. "I would think some of the treats from some of the parties that happen in Miami, the party favors. We get the drugs. We get everything under the sun."
Friends of Palm Beach has discovered recliner chairs, medical equipment and even historical artifacts.
"We have some pretty cool things," she said. "We've gotten some historical stuff, the rubber bails from a World War II ship that sunk off of Brazil that made its way here."
Going into her organization's 10th year, Buhler hopes people will be more mindful of what they use and what they leave behind. Reusable water bottles, for example, can reduce waste.
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UPDATE: 6/13/22, 5:20 PM: The City of Livingston Public Works Department has moved the sand bag distribution point in Livingston to Mike Webb Park on G Street. Earlier today it was located at the fairgrounds.
LIVINGSTON - The City of Livingston is urging some residents to prepare for pre-evacuation due to flooding concerns from the Yellowstone River.
According to a social media post, residents south of Lewis Street to View Vista between B & O Streets should begin pre-evacuation preparations.
An emergency shelter has been activated at Hope Lutheran Church at 2152 Graf Street in Bozeman. The shelter will open at 4 p.m. They will provide meals, a safe place to stay, information and access to other community resources. Everyone is welcome at a Red Cross shelter, and all services are free. Residents can also request Red Cross services by calling 800-272-6668.
The city is warning residents to stay away from swollen river banks and don't drive through water on the roadways, no matter how safe it appears.
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Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has long called gun violence in America an epidemic. He’s pushing for more research into gun violence and what the government can do to prevent it.
Murthy explains the public health approach to addressing gun violence in light of recent mass shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay.
Here & Now‘s Scott Tong talks with Murthy.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review
The Wausau City Council will review an ordinance creating a new chapter in the city code regarding electric scooters.
In December, the Public Health and Safety Committee discussed the matter after an approach from a company interested in renting scooters in the downtown area or on the riverfront.
E-scooters have become a transportation alternative for municipalities nationwide, in cities including Portland, Spokane, Tacoma and other cities along the West Coast. Commuters rent them using app-based technology, then typically leave them on the sidewalk for the next renter.
Residents of major cities have embraced e-scooters for their benefits, providing quick trips to the nearest bus stop or the grocery store. Whether those benefits are applicable to a smaller city like Wausau is anyone’s guess.
Advocates say scooters theoretically reduce emissions and traffic issues, but the list of drawbacks is lengthy. In Portland, for example, the scooters became such a nuisance that more than 50 of the devices were pulled from the Willamette River last summer. Municipalities also report frequent complaints about riders interfering with pedestrians or about scooters being left in inconvenient places. Some college campuses are banning electric scooters amid concerns about the dangers they pose to pedestrians and riders.
The proposed rules, reviewed Monday by the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, lays out specific rules for the operation of electric scooters and prohibits operation on public sidewalks and City-owned parking ramps, except in certain designated areas such as the Bridge Street bridge, the Thomas Street bridge, and the Scott Street and W. Washington bridge. Electric scooters are also permitted on certain sections of Grand Avenue and Forest Street, under the proposed ordinance.
When riding on a roadway, electric scooter operators would be required to ride “as near as possible to within five feet of the right curb or edge of the roadway, except when passing another vehicle or making a left-hand turn.”
Group riders would be required to ride in single file except on residential streets that are not divided by marked lines.
The rules say electric scooter operators are also prohibited from impeding the normal movement of motor vehicle traffic.
The ordinance also prohibits electric scooter operators from “clinging to or attaching themselves or an electric scooter to any moving vehicle, participating in any race, speed, or endurance contest with any other moving vehicle on a City roadway, performing any trick riding on any highway, bicycle way, or sidewalk, operating with no hands on the handlebars or otherwise practicing any fancy or acrobatic riding or stunts while operating such electric scooter, and operating an electric scooter at a speed greater than the posted speed limit.”
In other words, no “funny stuff.”
The ordinance also gives right-of-way to electric scooter operators in the same manner as for bicyclists and pedestrians and requires them to yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles when entering a public roadway.
Motorcycles, electric bicycles and mopeds are not included in the ordinance.
The ordinance was previously approved by the city’s Public Health and Safety committee, which passed the language unanimously.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — After the announcement that President Joe Biden has tested for COVID-19, the event planned for Wilkes-Barre on Thursday has been canceled, according to Rep. Matt Cartwright's office.
The White House issued this statement Thursday morning:
"This morning, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is fully vaccinated and twice boosted and experiencing very mild symptoms. He has begun taking Paxlovid. Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.
Consistent with White House protocol for positive COVID cases, which goes above and beyond CDC guidance, he will continue to work in isolation until he tests negative. Once he tests negative, he will return to in-person work.
Out of an abundance of transparency, the White House will provide a daily update on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.
Per standard protocol for any positive case at the White House, the White House Medical Unit will inform all close contacts of the President during the day today, including any Members of Congress and any members of the press who interacted with the President during yesterday’s travel. The President’s last previous test for COVID was Tuesday, when he had a negative test result."
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the physician to the president, confirmed the results in a letter to the White House.
The White House says President Joe Biden has been vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms, but he will be isolating in the White House, forcing the cancellation of his trip to Wilkes-Barre.
Pres. Biden was slated to speak at Wilkes University about building on his bipartisan Safer Communities Act in terms of reducing gun crime.
On Thursday morning, media from our area, stations from Harrisburg, and national media were all set up here inside the gym.
Just after 10 a.m., the news came out that the president had tested positive for COVID-19, and the event was canceled.
Officials from Wilkes University, officials from the city, and representatives from student groups said that they are disappointed that the trip has been canceled, but they wish the president a speedy recovery and hope he finds a way to make it to Wilkes-Barre in the future.
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McDonald’s has closed its U.S. offices through Wednesday and told its corporate staff to work remotely as it prepares to announce a round of layoffs.
In a memo to workers posted on the website TheLayoff.com, the Chicago-based burger giant said it wanted to “ensure the comfort and confidentiality of our people during the notification period” and would hold all notification meetings virtually. It told international corporate staff to follow guidance in their particular regions.
The company said in the memo that the layoffs are intended to make McDonald’s more efficient.
“We have a clear opportunity ahead of us to get faster and more effective at solving problems for our customers and people and to globally scale our successful market innovations at speed,” the company said.
McDonald’s declined to comment on the memo or the layoffs on Monday. The memo was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Though the U.S. labor market remains strong, layoffs have been mounting, mainly in the technology secto r, where many companies over-hired after a pandemic boom. IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Facebook parent Meta, Twitter and DoorDash have all announced layoffs in recent months.
There have been cuts in other sectors as well.
Most of those job cuts are at corporate offices. There are still shortages of workers to fill service jobs, such as those at McDonald’s restaurants.
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve have forecast the unemployment rate may rise to 4.6% by the end of this year, a sizable increase historically associated with recessions.
McDonald’s has more than 150,000 employees in corporate roles and in company-owned restaurants. About 70% of those employees are based outside the United States.
McDonald’s shares rose just under 1% Monday. The company’s revenue was flat at $23.2 billion for the full year in 2022, but its net income fell 18%, partly due to the sale of its business in Russia.
McDonald’s warned employees in January that layoffs would be coming as it tried to get more nimble and break down walls between its global markets. In a January memo to employees, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company was evaluating roles and staffing levels in various parts of the company.
“We have historically been very decentralized in some areas where we reinvent the wheel way too often,” Kempczinski said during a January conference call with investors. “And I think the other thing I’ve seen is we haven’t been as sharp around our global priorities, and so there’s been proliferation of priorities.”
In one market, Kempczinski said he had recently discovered a list of 300 separate priorities.
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This story corrects a previous version that said McDonald’s has 150,000 corporate employees. It has 150,000 employees in corporate roles and in company-owned restaurants.
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Automatic Expungement Program Can Benefit Those with Criminal Records
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the start of a new program on to help Michiganders set aside certain convictions from their record.
In a video posted to YouTube on Tuesday, Nessel announced the beginning of the new Automatic Expungement Program, which is part of the state’s Clean Slate legislation. The program, run through the State Police, will automatically set aside up to two felonies from a person’s record 10 years after their sentencing or the end of their imprisonment, whichever is later. It will also expunge an unlimited number of misdemeanors punishable by less than 93 days, or up to four that carry a sentence over 93 days, after seven years.
The program will check for eligible expungements every day, and the information will be passed along to the courts.
Nessel says those with convictions who do not qualify may be able to go through the normal means of expungement. Residents can view their public records at michigan.gov/ICHAT.
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SINGAPORE, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MioTech, Asia's leading sustainability solutions provider, announced today the opening of its Singapore office, alongside the appointment of Thomas Yap as General Manager of Southeast Asia. The expansion will accelerate MioTech's pioneering of carbon and ESG technology across the region and worldwide.
Having cemented its leadership position in Greater China, MioTech looks to broaden its presence into Southeast Asia's foremost finance hub. As disclosure requirements continue to develop, MioTech's data and platforms empower financial institutions, banks and asset managers in their ESG and climate reporting, financial products as well as in green investment and portfolio decision-making.
Simultaneously, MioTech supports the corporate sector in achieving their sustainability goals, engaging companies to report ESG data and carbon footprints to stakeholders. It also works with corporations especially across high-emitting industries to curb emissions and to develop carbon assets with its IoT-enabled carbon accounting software and net zero advisory teams. Through Singapore, the company will tap into Southeast Asian economies undergoing energy transition and actively participate in growing carbon markets.
"Singapore plays a critical role in connecting Asia and the world, possessing a wealth of talent and established ESG regulations. Joining the Singapore market enables MioTech to have a greater influence on the world," said Thomas Yap, General Manager at MioTech.
"I'm delighted to have Thomas join MioTech's talented team," said Jason Tu, CEO and Co-founder of MioTech. "Having led software development for over 20 years in Asia-Pacific, Thomas possesses the rich industry knowledge and skills needed to drive our South East Asia expansion".
To complement its increased presence in the region, MioTech also launched its Singapore and Southeast Asia ESG dataset which marks the region's first-to-market ESG data coverage. This represents an important milestone not only for the company but also for the entire ESG and data landscape. As of date, MioTech's rich data repository includes over 4 million public and private companies globally.
About MioTech
MioTech uses artificial intelligence to solve the sustainability, climate change, carbon emissions reduction, and social responsibility challenges faced by financial institutions, corporations, governments and individuals. Its comprehensive coverage of ESG data helps financial institutions make the right decisions in green finance and responsible investments. Its software helps corporations manage ESG reporting, improve energy efficiency, track and reduce carbon emissions. Its app builds green-conscious communities and promotes low-carbon lifestyles among individuals.
Founded in Hong Kong, MioTech also has offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore. Its world-renowned investors include ZhenFund, Horizons Ventures, TOM Group, Moody's, HSBC, Guotai Junan International, GIC, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
For more information, please visit https://www.miotech.com
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DENVER (AP) — An 18-year-old from suburban Denver who allegedly planned to go to Iraq to fight for the Islamic State group was arrested last week as he tried to board a flight to Turkey.
Davin Daniel Meyer of Castle Rock, who was arrested Friday, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Colorado announced late Monday.
Meyer’s lawyer did not immediately return a telephone message or email seeking comment.
According to his arrest affidavit, law enforcement began investigating him in June 2022 when someone who knew him contacted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The person said they were concerned because, after following white supremacist ideology, Meyer, then 17, had turned to Islam and was frequently watching and listening to “radical Islamic sermons online.” The FBI was notified by the sheriff’s office, it said.
The person, who was not identified in the document, said Meyer said “he wanted to die in his early twenties for Allah.”
“In October 2022, the individual informed the FBI that Meyer had stated that if he could not go to the Middle East, he planned to get fertilizer and build a bomb in the United States,” the arrest affidavit said.
The document noted that Meyer had previously undergone mental health treatment and has been diagnosed with conditions including autism spectrum disorder and major depressive disorder.
Soon after he turned 18 in November, Meyer began communicating online with someone he thought was an Islamic State facilitator but was actually a paid FBI informant, the document said. The following month, that person introduced Meyer to another informant who claimed to be an Islamic State travel facilitator, who met with Meyer three times to talk about his plan to pay and prepare for traveling to join the Islamic State.
Meyer talked about problems finding a job that would allow him to follow his religious practices, such as not having to interact with women or listen to music, it said. After his mother offered to pay for an apartment for him and cover some living expenses for him, he decided to use that money to pay for his trip and buy gear that he needed to become a fighter, the document said.
Concerned that his mother would worry about him, he talked about leaving a note on the counter saying he had left by his own choice.
Meyer bought a ticket for July 14 to travel to Ankara, Turkey, where he believed he would meet with Islamic State members and travel on to Iraq to become a fighter, the arrest affidavit said.
That day, he “repeatedly expressed anxiety and hesitation” to one of the informants, but he also “repeatedly expressed determination to go through with his plans,” it said.
Meyer was arrested after showing his boarding pass to the gate agent and walking down the jet bridge to the plane, the arrest affidavit said.
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UTICA, N.Y. – One lucky person who purchased a Powerball ticket at Parkway Drugs in Utica is about to be $2 million richer following Monday night’s drawing.
According to the New York Lottery, a winning ticket was sold at the Parkway Drugs on French Road.
The winning ticket had all five numbers without the Powerball. Typically the prize in that scenario is $1 million, but the person likely added the Power Play, which doubled the payout.
A $50,000 ticket was also sold at the Stewart’s Shop on North Ann Street in Little Falls. To win $50,000, players must match four numbers and the Powerball.
Monday’s winning numbers were: 13, 19, 36, 39 and 59 with a Powerball of 13.
The jackpot is up to $1.2 billion after no one matched all five numbers with the Powerball. The next drawing is Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — One person was confirmed dead and five others were treated for gunshot wounds after multiple shots were fired in the Seattle suburb of Renton, Washington, police said.
The Renton Police Department tweeted that officers were called before 1 a.m. Saturday and found multiple victims, five of whom were treated for injuries. Police confirmed one fatality in the shooting.
Police said “this is not an active shooter situation.”
An initial investigation indicates a dispute outside of a large gathering that led to the gunfire possibly by more than one suspect, police said.
The department said multiple agencies were called in to assist due to the large crowd. The investigation is ongoing.
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ISKENDERUN, Turkey (AP) — Rescuers pulled several people alive from the shattered remnants of buildings on Friday, some who survived more than 100 hours trapped under crushed concrete in the bitter cold after a catastrophic earthquake slammed Turkey and Syria, killing more than 20,000.
The survivors included six relatives who huddled in a small pocket under the rubble, a teenager who drank his own urine to slake his thirst, and a 4-year-old boy offered a jelly bean to calm him down as he was shimmied out.
But the flurry of dramatic rescues — some broadcast live on Turkish television — could not obscure the overwhelming devastation of what Turkey’s president called “the disaster of the century.” Entire neighborhoods of high-rise buildings have been reduced to twisted metal, pulverized concrete and exposed wires, and the magnitude 7.8 quake has already killed more people than Japan’s Fukushima earthquake and tsunami, with many more bodies undoubtedly yet to be recovered and counted.
Four days after the earthquake hammered a sprawling border region that is home to more than 13.5 million people, relatives wept and chanted as rescuers pulled 17-year-old Adnan Muhammed Korkut from a basement in Turkey’s Gaziantep, near the quake’s epicenter. He had been trapped there for 94 hours, forced to drink his own urine to survive.
“Thank God you arrived,” he said, embracing his mother and others who leaned down to kiss and hug him as he was being loaded into an ambulance.
For one of the rescuers, identified only as Yasemin, Adnan’s survival hit home hard.
“I have a son just like you,” she told him after giving him a warm hug. “I swear to you, I have not slept for four days. … I was trying to get you out.”
In Adiyaman, meanwhile, rescue crews pulled 4-year-old Yagiz Komsu from the debris of his home, 105 hours after the quake struck. They then turned to trying to reach his mother, according the HaberTurk television, which broadcast the rescue live. The crowd was asked not to cheer or applaud to avoid scaring the child, who was given a jelly bean, the station reported.
Elsewhere, HaberTurk television said rescuers had identified nine people trapped inside the remains of a high-rise apartment block in Iskenderun and pulled out six of them, including a woman who waved at onlookers as she was being carried away on a stretcher. The crowd shouted: “God is Great!” after she was brought out.
The building was only 600 feet (200 meters) from the Mediterranean Sea and narrowly avoided being flooded when the massive earthquake sent water surging into the city center.
There were still more stories: A German team said it worked for more than 50 hours to pull a woman alive from the rubble of a house in Kirikhan. In the hard-hit city of Kahramanmaras, two teenage sisters were saved, and video of the operation showed one emergency worker playing a pop song on his smartphone to distract them.
And the work continued: One trapped woman could be heard speaking to a team trying to dig her out in video broadcast by HaberTurk television. She told her would-be rescuers that she had given up hope of being found — and prayed to be put to sleep because she was so cold. The station did not say where the operation was taking place.
Even though experts say trapped people can live for a week or more, the chances of finding survivors in the freezing temperatures are dimming.
Still, the rescues Friday provided fleeting moments of joy and relief amid the misery and hardship gripping the shattered region where morgues and cemeteries are overwhelmed and bodies lie wrapped in blankets, rugs and tarps in the streets of some cities.
In Kahramanmaras, a sports hall served as a makeshift morgue to accommodate and identify bodies.
Temperatures remain below freezing across the large region, and many people have no place to shelter. The Turkish government has distributed millions of hot meals, as well as tents and blankets, but was still struggling to reach many people in need.
Across the border, Syrian President Bashar Assad on Friday made his first public appearance in an earthquake-devastated area of the country since the disaster. Assad and his wife, Asmaa, visited survivors at the Aleppo University Hospital, Syrian state media said. He then visited rescuers in one of the hardest-hit areas in the city.
Aleppo, already scarred by years of heavy bombardment and shelling amid the country’s grinding civil war, was among the most devastated cities by the Feb. 6 earthquake.
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Dr. Michael Ryan, WHO’s head of emergencies, were expected to arrive in the city later Friday to help support the delivery of assistance.
Assad’s visit came a day after the first U.N. aid trucks reached rebel-held northwestern Syria since the quake, underscoring the difficulty of getting help to people there.
The winter weather and damage to roads and airports have hampered the response on both sides of the border. Some in Turkey have also complained that the government was slow to respond, a perception that could hurt Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a time when he faces a tough battle for reelection in May.
Turkey’s disaster management agency said more than 18,300 people had been confirmed killed in the disaster so far in Turkey, with nearly 75,000 injured. No figures have been released on how many have been left homeless, but the agency said more than 75,000 survivors have been evacuated to other provinces.
More than 3,300 have been confirmed killed on the other side of the border in Syria, bringing the total number of dead to more than 21,600.
The death toll from the earthquake has eclipsed the more than 18,400 who died in the 2011 earthquake off Fukushima, Japan, that triggered a tsunami and the estimated 18,000 people who died in a temblor near Istanbul in 1999.
Some 12,000 buildings in Turkey have either collapsed or sustained serious damage, according to Turkey’s minister of environment and urban planning, Murat Kurum.
Engineers suggested that the scale of the devastation is partly explained by lax enforcement of building codes, which some have warned for years would make them vulnerable to earthquakes. The problem has been largely ignored, experts said, because addressing it would be expensive, unpopular and restrain a key engine of the country’s economic growth.
Mustafa Turan counted 248 collapsed buildings between the airport and the center of Adiyaman after he rushed to his hometown from Istanbul following the quake.
The journalist said Friday that 15 of his relatives had been killed, and scores of people were sleeping outside or in tents.
“At night, about 4 a.m., it got so cold that our drinking water froze,” he said.
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Grandfather, 79, killed walking dog; police name person of interest
GARY, Ind. (WLS) - An Indiana family is mourning the death of a beloved father and grandfather as police search for the deadly shooting suspect.
A small memorial of chalk drawings marked the spot where 79-year-old Cornelius Olive was shot and killed while walking his granddaughter’s dog, Kenzo.
“It’s sad he died doing something that he did every day, which was walking my dog,” said his granddaughter, Kamarie Caldwell.
After hearing gunshots Wednesday night, Caldwell says she went outside their Gary, Indiana, home to find her grandfather lying in a pool of blood.
“I’m a medical assistant, so my first thought was maybe I can save him. So, I went in the house and grabbed a towel, and I kept telling the operator he was still breathing,” Caldwell said.
Unfortunately, Cornelius Olive died on the pavement.
“The last picture that I have in my mind is watching the blood just run from the back of his head over to the sidewalk and looking at his face. I pulled up, and the dog was still sitting there between his legs,” said his daughter, Kimberly Olive.
Police say 24-year-old Tyree Gaines is considered a person of interest in the 79-year-old’s death. He allegedly sent multiple threating emails to Gary City Hall and neighboring communities.
Police believe Gaines is unstable, and he is considered armed and dangerous. He is described as a Black male who is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 115 pounds.
Anyone who sees Gaines or has information about his whereabouts is urged not to approach him but instead call 911.
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, December 10, 2022
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By MITCH STACY
AP Sports Writer
CINCINNATI (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field Monday night and was administered CPR before being driven to a hospital, where the NFL said he was in critical condition, and Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended for the night.
The NFL announced just over an hour after the injury that the game would not resume. When or if the teams would return to the field was not immediately clear.
“Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide more information as it becomes available,” the league said in a statement. “The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game.”
Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a completion in what appeared to be a routine, if violent, tackle. He got to his feet, appeared to adjust his face mask with his right hand, and then fell backward about three seconds later and lay motionless.
Hamlin was treated on the field by team and independent medical personnel and local paramedics, the NFL said. He was surrounded by stunned players from both teams.
An ambulance was on the field four minutes after Hamlin collapsed, with many players in tears, including cornerback Tre’Davious White. The quarterbacks — Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow — embraced.
Hamlin collapsed at 8:55 p.m., and when he was taken off the field 16 minutes later, the Bills gathered in prayer. He was driven to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Five minutes after the ambulance departed, the game was suspended, and players walked off the field slowly and into their locker rooms.
Hamlin’s uniform was cut off and he appeared to be getting CPR from medical personnel. ESPN reported on its telecast that Hamlin was also given oxygen.
“No one’s been through this,” longtime NFL quarterback Troy Aikman said on the ESPN telecast. “I’ve never seen anything like it, either.”
The Bengals led 7-3 in the first quarter of a game between teams vying for the top playoff seed in the AFC. Cincinnati entered at 11-4 and leading the AFC North by one game over Baltimore, while AFC East champion Buffalo was 12-3.
The aftermath of the injury was reminiscent of when Bills tight end Kevin Everett lay motionless on the field after making a tackle on the second-half opening kickoff in Buffalo’s 2007 season-opening game against the Denver Broncos.
Everett sustained a spinal cord injury that initially left him partially paralyzed.
The 24-year-old Hamlin spent five years of college at Pitt — his hometown — and appeared in 48 games for the Panthers over that span. He was a second-team All-ACC performer as a senior, was voted a team captain and was picked to play in the Senior Bowl.
He was drafted in the sixth round by the Bills in 2021, played in 14 games as a rookie and then became a starter this year once Micah Hyde was lost for the season to injury.
Entering the game, the 6-foot, 200-pound Hamlin had 91 tackles, including 63 solo tackles, and 1 1/2 sacks.
A tweet from the Pitt football account was simple and clear: “Damar Hamlin is the best of us. We love you, 3,” the tweet said, referring to Hamlin by his college jersey number. “Praying for you.”
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TuSimple (Nasdaq: TSP), a global self-driving technology company based in San Diego, California, today announced its participation in the following investor conferences.
- On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, management will virtually present in a fireside chat at the Cowen 15th Annual Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference
- On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, management will present in a fireside chat at the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference
- On September 15, 2022, at 9:20 a.m. Pacific Time, management will present in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 10th Annual Laguna Conference
Management will be available for one-on-one or group meetings with institutional investors at all conferences above. Portfolio managers and analysts who wish to request a meeting should contact their institutional sales representative at each sponsoring bank.
TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, Europe, and China. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready, fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through the company's leading AI technology, which makes it possible for trucks to drive safely autonomously, operate nearly continuously, and reduce fuel consumption by 10%+ relative to manually driven trucks. Global achievements include the world's first fully autonomous, 'driver-out' semi-truck run on open public roads, and development of the world's first Autonomous Freight Network (AFN). Visit us at www.tusimple.com.
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NEW YORK CITY — Officials in New York City are cracking down on dog owners who don't clean up after them.
City Councilman Erik Bottcher announced that the New York Department of Sanitation would have more agents enforcing the "pooper scooper" law in his district, including Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen.
Bottcher, who led the effort, reminded pet owners that there is no poop fairy.
The best part of our dog poop press conference was the groan of disappointment when I announced there is no Poop Fairy. In all seriousness, I want to thank @nycsanitation for agreeing to my request for more Pooper Scooper Law enforcement officers in Council District 3. pic.twitter.com/X5Lq38biid
— Erik Bottcher (@ebottcher) April 24, 2022
The law, established in 1978, requires pet owners and walkers to clean up after their dog. If you don't, you could be fined $250.
“Keeping New York City clean is a ruff job, and any New York dog owner who thinks they can ignore their responsibilities is barking up the wrong tree,” Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, per ABC News affiliate WABC and NY1. "Our enforcement agents may not collar people over this, but they won’t just roll over, either – they will write tickets."
NY1 reported that “There Is No Poop Fairy" will be displayed on LinkNYC kiosks across Bottcher's district.
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BALL GROUND, Ga., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- No place on earth compares to Gibbs Gardens in June as summer transforms the estate into a huge, rambling 376-acre bouquet.
With elegant beauty and dramatic color, thousands of roses steal the show at Gibbs Gardens. Dramatic S-curved ribbons of vibrant Knockout roses sprawl across the Valley Gardens, classical trellises covered with blush pink New Dawn roses crown the Manor House Gardens while impertinent red Drift roses bursting with blooms cling to hills in the Inspiration Gardens.
Not to be outdone, massive plantings of daylilies begin blooming in June and continue through August. Thousands of blooms in pastel shades and red, orange, yellow, purple, white, apricot and pink flowers in long curving beds sweep across a background of vibrant green grass. "Daylilies have a special place in my heart," said Jim Gibbs, the gardens' owner/developer. "They remind me of sunshine and happy days."
For a double dose of breath-taking beauty, follow the trail of photographers to the Monet Water Lily Gardens where tropical and hardy blooms create magical reflections in the ponds. "We've added lots of new varieties with taller stems this year. The flowers will come out of the water further, creating more distinctive and artistic reflections," said Gibbs.
Annuals and perennials are planted throughout the gardens—from unique and inspiring arrangements adorning the Flower Bridge to sweeping borders of white caladiums and begonias lining the beds that lead to the Manor House Gardens.
Flanders Poppies are blooming now in the Wildflower Monarch Butterfly Gardens. Gibbs chose poppies for this garden because their strong, vivid colors—bright orange, red and salmon shades—attract butterflies as they fly across Georgia during their migration from Mexico to Canada. Adding stark contrast to the poppies, blue, lavender and purple larkspur, bright orange asclepias tuberosa butterfly weed and bright yellow coreopsis lure the butterflies to a delicious lunch at Gibbs Gardens.
Honored for excellence
Recognized as one of the Thirteen Best Botanical Gardens in America and named top garden in Georgia by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Gibbs Gardens is a magical place to visit. Five feature gardens and 21 seasonal collections gardens offer unique and continuous delights to visitors. To learn more about Gibbs Gardens go to gibbsgardens.com.
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Lisa Marie Presley's half-brother shares tribute following her death: 'I still can't believe this'
Navarone Garibaldi, the younger half-brother of Lisa Marie Presley, has spoken out following her death last week.
The musician, who is the son of Priscilla Presley and her former partner Marco Garibaldi, shared Friday on Instagram that he hopes his older sister is "now at peace and happy with your Dad and your son by your side."
Presley's son Benjamin Keough's died by suicide in 2020.
Garibaldi acknowledged that "the past couple years weren't easy" for Presley and wrote that he wished "things had been different between us," which may have alluded to past squabbles between the siblings.
"Regardless," he concluded, "you are my sister and I'm sending love and prayers for your journey home. I still can't believe this, I'm lost for words. Love you sis."
Presley, 54, was the only child of Elvis Presley and a musician in her own right. She was rushed to the hospital on Thursday morning with an apparent cardiac arrest.
Her mother confirmed her death later that day.
She is survived by her mother and her three daughters Riley Keough, Finley Aaron Love Lockwood and Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood.
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region is in need of future homeowners.
Habitat has four homes they need owners for. Three are in La Crosse and one is in Eitzen.
The La Crosse homes include a new one construction on Onalaska Street, and rehabilitated homes on Avon and Kane streets.
The home in Eitzen is also rehabilitated. It is being moved from its current location to a new lot owned by Habitat.
The application period runs from July 21 through August 25.
For potential homeowners, Habitat plans two Homeowner Expos at the Habitat ReStore in La Crosse to provide additional information on applications and the selection process. The first one is on Friday, July 21 at 5 p.m. and the second on Saturday, July 22 at 10 a.m.
Habitat has one scheduled at the Spring Grove Library on Thursday, July 27 at 5 p.m.
"At Habitat, we believe that safe, affordable housing is an absolute right that should be available to everyone,” says Executive Director Kahya Fox in a news release. “We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to hear about our homeownership program and that everyone who wants to have the change to apply to be a Habitat homeowner.”
Once the application process is complete, a Habitat committee chooses the finalists for a home. According to the news release, the three important things under consideration are the ability to afford homeownership, need for safe and affordable housing, and the willingness to partner with Habitat. Each family selected must put in at least 350 hours of sweat equity work with Habitat staff and volunteers to help build or refurbish their home.
Once finished, the new homeowners buys the home from Habitat using a zero-percent mortgage. They also begin paying property taxes and homeowners insurance.
Click here for more information on Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Area.
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WFO SEATTLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, November 5, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Seattle WA
442 AM PDT Sat Nov 5 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Washington...
North Fork Stillaguamish River Near Arlington affecting Snohomish
County.
.Heavy rain over the area ended late Friday. No hydrologically
significant rain is forecast for the weekend.
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the North Fork Stillaguamish River Near Arlington.
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- At 3:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 12.2 feet.
- The river crested at 13.1 feet around 1 AM PDT Saturday.
Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will continue to recede today.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has granted funds to pay for possible prosecutions connected to last year’s fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported Thursday.
The state Board of Finance greenlit more than $317,000 to cover the cost of investigating potential charges in the shooting on the set of “Rust” outside Santa Fe.
First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies made an emergency request for the funds to go toward a special prosecutor, special investigator, several experts and other personnel.
As many as four people could face charges, according to a copy of the request obtained by the newspaper, though Carmack-Altwies did not say anyone definitely would.
“One of the possible defendants is well known movie actor Alec Baldwin,” she stated.
When reached for comment by the newspaper, she declined to say which crew members or cast could face charges. The possible charges her office is looking at range from homicide to violations of state gun statutes.
Carmack-Altwies said she is expecting to receive the final investigation report from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office soon.
Baldwin was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when it went off on Oct. 21, killing her and wounding the director, Joel Souza. They had been inside a small church during setup for filming a scene.
Baldwin has said the gun went off accidentally and that he did not pull the trigger. But a recent FBI forensic report found the weapon could not not have fired unless someone pulled the trigger.
The film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has been named in several lawsuits, including a wrongful death claim filed by Hutchins’ family.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-nominated musician, cultural influencer, entrepreneur, and activist Fat Joe is lending his voice to the Power to the Patients movement in a new public service announcement (PSA) focused on combating injustices and fighting for a more affordable and equitable healthcare system in America.
The new PSA from Power to the Patients, a national non-profit organization working to combat hidden prices in healthcare, and the rap mogul is a direct response to a lack of hospital compliance and enforcement of a federally mandated rule that took effect in January 2021 requiring all U.S. hospitals to provide clear, upfront pricing information for all their services, so consumers can see, compare, and save.
"We have to change the healthcare system and hold hospitals and insurers accountable to provide more transparency on the price of care. They are charging way too much money and the bills are not even consistent," said Fat Joe. "Somebody could get an MRI for $300 and someone right behind them could be paying thousands for the same MRI. Right now, millions across the country are being dragged into debt because they're blindsided by the cost of these medical bills. Families are falling apart. People are losing their homes. People are getting bankrupted because of hospital bills and healthcare."
Although the price transparency rule took effect more than two years ago, a new report from PatientRightsAdvocate.org shows that less than 25% of hospitals are complying with the rule.
"Knowing prices is the only way we will be able to lower our costs in healthcare. So, we have to fight for the people," said Joe. "We all have to talk to our politicians and talk to everybody. It's in the law that hospitals and insurers need to post prices and we all need to know this. I teamed up with Power to the Patients to educate our communities on their rights and help put an end to this injustice."
The PSA will air on television and digital platforms across the nation with the intent of educating Americans on the federal hospital rule that, if enforced, would allow patients and their families to understand the real financial obligations of their healthcare decisions upfront, lower their costs of care and coverage, and hold hospitals accountable for price gouging and surprise bills. The movement's artwork was created by renowned street artist Shepard Fairey.
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BOISE, Idaho — THIS DAY IN SPORTS — August 12, 2018:
One of the most thrilling major league moments involving a former Boise Hawk, as David Bote belts a pinch-hit walk-off grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Chicago Cubs a stunning 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals. The Cubs had been trailing 3-0, but next thing you know, Bote is dancing around the bases as fans are bringing the house down. Teammates tore off his jersey when he crossed home plate. Bote was a rookie and had been filling in at third base for injured ex-Hawk Kris Bryant.
Bote has been a Cub ever since — his best season was in 2019 when he batted .257 with 11 home runs and 41 runs batted in. This year, the Cubs are flush with infielders and have been moving toward younger players as they rebuild, so a week ago the team optioned Bote to Triple-A Iowa to open a roster spot for left-hander Sean Newcomb. Bote played for Boise in 2013, hitting .250 with six homers and 31 RBI.
When we talk about the most successful former Boise Hawks in the majors, we start with a couple of L.A. Angels, closer Troy Percival and outfielder Garret Anderson. Percival is the Angels’ career saves leader with 316, and Anderson is the franchise leader in hits with 2,368 and RBI with 1,292. It was in Boise that Percival was converted from a catcher to a closer in 1991. In 2003, Anderson won the All-Star Home Run Derby and followed that with MVP honors in the All-Star Game the following night.
Other ex-Hawks who have shelf life in the history books are the ones who have captured end-of-season awards. Pitcher Dontrelle Willis, who was the Hawks’ Opening Night starter when the team’s Cubs affiliation began, was National League Rookie of the Year in 2003 with the Florida Marlins. The D-Train is now a studio analyst for Fox Sports. Bryant won NL Rookie of the Year honors with the Cubs in 2015 and was NL Most Valuable Player in 2016, and Toronto’s Josh Donaldson was AL MVP in 2015. Bryant (Rockies) and Donaldson (Yankees) are still active.
(Tom Scott hosts the Scott Slant segment during the football season on KTVB’s Sunday Sports Extra. He also anchors four sports segments each weekday on 95.3 FM KTIK and one on News/Talk KBOI. His Scott Slant column runs every Wednesday.)
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By CHARLES O’BRIEN
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out 12 and carried a perfect game into the sixth inning of his second start all season, pitching the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Sunday for their 12th victory in 14 games.
Pete Alonso drove in two runs and the first-place Mets finished with 19 strikeouts — including three straight from closer Edwin Díaz to end a combined two-hitter. They took four of five from Atlanta in their NL East showdown, extending their division lead to 6 1/2 games over the defending World Series champions.
“It was kind of emotional walking out there. I haven’t taken this mound in over a year,” deGrom said. “I had to take a second and kind of get myself together.”
Pitching at home for the first time in 13 months, a dominant deGrom (1-0) retired his first 17 batters — 12 on strikeouts — before walking No. 9 hitter Ehire Adrianza with two outs in the sixth. That ended the longest perfect-game bid of deGrom’s career.
Dansby Swanson followed with a two-run homer on the 76th and final pitch from deGrom, making it 5-2.
“He was really good,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “I’m like, good God, there’s nothing wrong with him.”
The two-time Cy Young Award winner missed the final three months last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, then was shut down late in spring training because of a stress reaction in his right scapula. He finally returned Tuesday at Washington, throwing five innings of one-run ball in a rare Mets loss lately.
“It’s a really cool thing that we have going,” deGrom said. “The goal is to keep it going.”
New York fans had to wait a little longer than they planned to see deGrom go to work as the start of the game was delayed 20 minutes by rain. Once play began, however, deGrom didn’t disappoint the Citi Field crowd of 37,717.
A standing ovation greeted the 34-year-old ace before he stepped onto the mound and his first pitch was a 99 mph fastball that Swanson lofted into right field for an out. The right-hander then struck out Matt Olson on four pitches, each of which was 100 mph or faster.
“That was fun,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “(DeGrom) was at the top of his game.”
Making his 200th major league start, deGrom finished with the most strikeouts by a Mets pitcher this season. With shadows creeping over the infield during a late-afternoon start, the Braves swung and missed at each of his first 18 sliders.
After getting swept in Saturday’s split doubleheader, Atlanta has lost three straight for the first time all year. The previous team to go that long into a season without a three-game skid was the 2001 Seattle Mariners, who set the major league mark by not losing three in a row until a four-game slide from games Nos. 147-150, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
While deGrom was silencing the Atlanta bats, the Mets scored four times against rookie Spencer Strider (6-4) in the third.
Brandon Nimmo led off with an infield single and moved to third on Francisco Lindor’s single to center. Alonso delivered a two-run double off the third-base bag. Daniel Vogelbach walked and both burly sluggers chugged home on Mark Canha’s double to left-center.
“It’s easy to have fun when we’re playing because it’s an incredible environment,” Alonso said.
Strider needed 79 pitches to complete 2 2/3 innings in the shortest start of his career.
“A lot of weird hits,” Strider said. “They seem to be having a lot of luck right now offensively. That’s great. It’s August. (We’ll) see what things are like in October.”
New York added another run in the fifth when Jeff McNeil scampered home on a wild pitch.
Joely Rodríguez struck out a career-high four over a season-high 2 1/3 innings in relief of deGrom. Díaz fanned all three batters in the ninth for his 26th save, finishing the two-hitter.
For the second straight game, Mets fans taunted the Braves in the ninth inning by performing the tomahawk chop.
RECORD BOOK
New York matched a franchise mark for strikeouts in a nine-inning game. David Cone (1991) and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver (1970) each fanned 19 in a complete game for the Mets. … With his 1,523 career strikeouts, deGrom passed Yu Darvish (1,517) for the most by a major league pitcher through his first 200 games.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Braves: OF Ronald Acuña Jr. was a late scratch from the lineup with lower-body soreness. He flied out as a pinch-hitter in the seventh and remained in the game for the final two innings. … C Travis d’Arnaud (right lower leg) was in a walking boot after Alonso slid into him hard on a play at the plate. X-rays were negative and d’Arnaud is expected to return to the lineup later this week.
Mets: LHP Joey Lucchesi (Tommy John surgery) continues to progress. While there is still no timetable for his return, manager Buck Showalter indicated Lucchesi could be a bullpen option upon his return.
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Braves: After an off day, RHP Charlie Morton (5-5, 4.09 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday as Atlanta opens a two-game series in Boston. He’ll be opposed by LHP Rich Hill (4-5, 4.52).
Mets: RHP Chris Bassitt (8-7, 3.61 ERA) starts at home Monday night when New York begins a three-game series against Cincinnati. RHP Justin Dunn makes his season debut for the Reds after being sidelined since June 2021 with a shoulder injury. Dunn grew up on Long Island not far from Citi Field and was a first-round draft pick by the Mets out of Boston College.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
9-6-3-0
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
9-6-3-0
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Senior legal analysts examine recent Supreme Court cases impacting abortion rights, the power of administrative agencies, and the ESG terrain
NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: Supreme Court impacts ESG issues and is poised to do so again
Why: In its last term, the Supreme Court demonstrated its vast power to shape the future debate over ESG issues with its landmark decisions in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning the right to an abortion at the federal level, and in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, a ruling that breathed new life into the Major Questions Doctrine, a principle that significantly limits a federal agency's ability to make regulations. In its current term, the high Court will again consider paring down the EPA's authority in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, a case where the agency's authority to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act is being challenged.
In a new Strategic Perspective piece entitled "Supreme Court impacts ESG issues and is poised to do so again", Wolters Kluwer Senior Legal Analyst Cathleen Calhoun surveys how the high Court's recent pivotal decisions have impacted the discussion around ESG issues, and explores how its ruling in another high profile case now being considered might further affect the ESG landscape.
Who: Cathleen Calhoun, J.D., Senior Legal Analyst; and Brad Rosen, J.D., Senior Legal Analyst
Action in the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) environment is stronger in the legislative and executive branches of government, but as history has shown, the judicial branch, and especially the U.S. Supreme Court, can influence change quickly, and surprisingly.
- Cathleen Calhoun, J.D., Senior Legal Analyst
By reinvigorating the Major Question Doctrine, which limits the authority of administrative agencies, the High Court has raised its own major question regarding how far it is willing to go to further constrain the power of federal agencies in ongoing battles to protect the environment and address climate change.
- Brad Rosen, J.D., Senior Legal Analyst
To read the full Strategic Perspective, visit: Supreme Court impacts ESG issues and is poised to do so again
Contact: To arrange an interview with Cathleen Calhoun, Brad Rosen, or other legal experts from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. on this or any other legal topics, please contact Linda Gharib: lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com
About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
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Email: lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com
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