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JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man on Tuesday rammed his car into an Israeli soldier, seriously injuring her, before he was shot dead by Israeli police in the occupied West Bank. He was the fourth Palestinian killed in a series of violent incidents throughout the day.
It was the latest bloodshed in a mounting surge of Israeli-Palestinian violence in the wake of a Jerusalem bombing last week that killed two Israelis.
The violence began overnight near the city of Hebron, where fighting erupted between Israeli forces and residents.
The Israeli army said clashes erupted after two army vehicles got stuck due to mechanical issues. It said soldiers opened fire after Palestinians hurled rocks and explosives and Palestinian gunmen also opened fire.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said Mufid Khalil, 44, was killed and at least eight other people were wounded by Israeli fire.
In a separate incident, two brothers were killed by Israeli fire during clashes with troops near the village of Kafr Ein, west of Ramallah in the northern West Bank, early Tuesday. The Palestinian news agency Wafa identified them as Jawad and Dhafr Rimawi, 22 and 21.
The Israeli military said troops operating in the village came under attack from suspects throwing rocks and firebombs, and soldiers responded with live fire.
Later on Tuesday, a Palestinian driver rammed his car into an Israeli pedestrian near a West Bank settlement north of Jerusalem in what the army said was a deliberate attack. Security camera footage showed the vehicle turning around and slowing in front of the woman, before accelerating and running her over. She was thrown into the air as the driver sped away.
The Israeli army later confirmed the seriously injured woman is a soldier.
Police chased the driver and shot him. The man, identified as Rani Abu Ali, 45, from the West Bank town of Beitunia, was pronounced dead at a Jerusalem hospital.
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been surging for months amid nightly Israeli raids in the West Bank, prompted by a spate of deadly attacks against Israelis that killed 19 people in the spring.
At least 31 people have died in Arab attacks in Israel and the occupied West Bank since the beginning of the year, according to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
More than 140 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli-Palestinian fighting in the West Bank and east Jerusalem this year, making it the deadliest year since 2006. The Israeli army says most of the Palestinians killed have been militants. But stone-throwing youths protesting Israeli army incursions and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
In a new report, the army described a fragile situation in the West Bank as a new, hardline Israeli government prepares to take office. The army said it has mobilized thousands of troops and arrested some 2,500 Palestinians and confiscated around 250 weapons since March.
Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war, along with east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. The Palestinians seek those territories for their hoped-for independent state. | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/ap-4-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-fire-in-occupied-west-bank/ | 2022-11-29 15:59:40 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/ap-4-palestinians-killed-by-israeli-fire-in-occupied-west-bank/ |
Biden’s next climate hurdle: enticing Americans to buy green
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>> RIGHT NOW, ON "MATTER OF FACT," MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO, THESE ASIAN AMERICAN SETTLERS MADE A LOUISIANA VILLAGE THEIR HOME. RANDY: IT’S THAT PART OF OUR AMERICAN HISTORY THAT’S NOT DOCUMENTED. >> UNTIL THEY WERE NEARLY SWEPT AWAY BY A STORM’S RAGING TIDES. RANDY: IT WAS ALWAYS A PLACE THAT WAS IN PERIL. ALWAYS. >> WHAT CAN THESE EARLY CLIMATE CHANGE VICTIMS TEACH US ABOUT THE FUTURE OF AMERICA’S COASTAL COMMUNITIES? PLUS. >> HOME SWEET HOME. >> THEY’RE BACK. >> I WANT THAT HOUSE, AND I WANT THAT HOUSE. >> THE HOSTS OF THE HIT HGTV SHOW "BARGAIN BLOCK" RETURN. SOLEDAD: IS YOUR STRATEGY ULTIMATELY TO HELP BUILD WEALTH? >> THEY UPDATE US ON THEIR MISSION TO RENOVATE DETROIT WHILE BATTLING LENDING INEQUALITY. >> DETROIT IS CHANGING VERY RAPIDLY. >> AND A HIGH-TECH HELPING HAND. MINA: HOW CAN WE MAKE OUR STREETS SAFER FOR ALL VULNERABLE ROAD USERS? >> HOW THIS RESEARCHER’S INNOVATIVE PLAN FOR THE ROADS OF CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, COULD BE A BLUEPRINT FOR OTHER CITIES. SOLEDAD: I’M SOLEDAD O’BRIEN. WELCOME TO "MATTER OF FACT." CLIMATE CHANGE IS A REALITY HITTING HOME FOR A GROWING NUMBER OF AMERICANS. THE AFTERMATH OF THE STORMS IN CALIFORNIA SHOWS HOW EXTREME WEATHER IS IMPACTING LIVES. ALL ACROSS THE NATION, FLOODING, WILDFIRES, HURRICANES, AND DROUGHT ARE FORCING PEOPLE TO RELOCATE. IN 2018, MORE THAN ONE MILLION AMERICANS MOVED BECAUSE OF CLIMATE ISSUES. IN SOME CASES, ENTIRE COMMUNITIES ARE BEING RESETTLED. FOUR YEARS AGO, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA USED $12 MILLION OF FEDERAL DISASTER AID TO RELOCATE THE PEOPLE OF PECAN ACRES TO HIGHER GROUND. IT WAS AN ENDANGERED COMMUNITY IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. THEY ARE NOT THE STATE’S FIRST VICTIMS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR JOIE CHEN TAKES US TO SAINT BERNARD PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO A PLACE WHERE A PEOPLE AND THEIR HISTORY WERE NEARLY WASHED AWAY. JOIE: JUST BEYOND A BLIND PASS AT THE EDGE OF LAKE BORGNE LIES A HISTORY NEARLY LOST AMID THE BRACKISH WATERS. AS UNLIKELY AS IT MIGHT SEEM, THIS REMOTE COVE IS WHERE ASIAN AMERICA BEGAN. BAYOU ST. MALO, LOUISIANA. WHY IS ST. MALO IMPORTANT? RANDY: IT’S IMPORTANT AS THE SITE OF, YOU KNOW, THE FIRST FILIPINO AMERICAN SETTLEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. WE THINK ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY, ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY. JOIE: THIS IS WHERE IT BEGINS? RANDY: IN THE SWAMPS OF LOUISIANA, RIGHT? RIGHT IN THE MARSH HERE. JOIE: DON’T FEEL BADLY IF YOU’VE NEVER HEARD SAINT MALO’S STORY. RANDY GONZALES HADN’T EITHER, AND HE’S A FILIPINO-AMERICAN FROM NEW ORLEANS, JUST 40 MINUTES AWAY. THE HISTORY BOOKS BARELY MENTIONED THE CRESCENT CITY AS A MAJOR WORLD PORT BEGINNING IN THE 1700S, DRAWING FILIPINOS FROM SPANISH COLONIES HERE. AN 1883 ARTICLE PROVIDES WHAT LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT THE EARLY DAYS OF ST. MALO. IT BEGINS -- "FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS, THERE HAS EXISTED IN THE SOUTHEASTERN SWAMPLANDS OF LOUISIANA A CERTAIN, STRANGE SETTLEMENT OF MALAY FISHERMEN, TAGALAS FROM THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS." RANDY: THEY SAID WHEN YOU ENTERED THE BAYOU YOU WOULDN’T SEE THE HOUSES YET. WHEN YOU TURNED THE BEND, SUDDENLY YOU’D SEE ROWS OF HOUSES FOR A MILE. JOIE: YOU’D SEE HOUSE AFTER HOUSE. RANDY: HOUSE AFTER HOUSE, JUST STRETCHING DOWN THE BAYOU. JOIE: WHEN YOU SAY VILLAGE, DESCRIBE IT TO ME. RANDY: HAD THESE KIND OF HAT-SHAPED EAVES, YOU KNOW, WHICH WERE KIND OF FAMILIAR TO THE PHILIPPINES. JOIE: FAMILIAR TOO, SHRIMPING IN THE SHALLOW WATERS, DOING THE SHRIMP DANCE ON DRIED CRUSTACEANS TO REMOVE SHELLS, TRADITIONS AND LANGUAGE BROUGHT FROM HOME. CHALLENGES THAT WERE FAMILIAR. WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS COMMUNITY? RANDY: STORMS. THE STORMS WOULD DESTROY IT, YOU KNOW, EVERY TEN YEARS PROBABLY. IT WASN’T WORTH IT TO LIVE THERE ANYMORE. JOIE: THE FINAL BLOW WAS THE 1893 HURRICANE, AN OCTOBER STORM WIPED OUT ST. MALO, WHICH AT ITS PEAK INCLUDED 150 FILIPINO MEN, MANILA VILLAGE AND SMALLER FISH CAMPS ALSO DOTTED THE BAYOU, BUT IN TIME, ALL WERE WASHED AWAY. THESE WERE THE FIRST CLIMATE REFUGEES. RANDY: IT WAS ALWAYS A PLACE THAT WAS IN PERIL. ALWAYS. THEY COULD STILL MAKE A LIVING, BUT THE TRAUMA OF GOING THROUGH THOSE STORMS, SOME PEOPLE JUST WILL END UP GIVING UP. THERE’S A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF RESILIENCE THAT EVERYONE HAS TO HAVE TO LIVE OUT THERE. BUT AT SOME POINT, IT’S LIKE NO, IT’S NOT WORTH IT ANYMORE. JOIE: MANY DESCENDANTS SCATTERED. TODAY, LOUISIANA HAS ONE OF THE SMALLER FILIPINO POPULATIONS IN THE U.S. BUT OLD FAVORITES ARE DRAWING A NEW GENERATION BACK. WHAT’S IN THE DOUGH? JESSICA: IT’S JUST RICE FLOUR, EVAPORATED MILK, COCONUT FLAKES JOIE: JESSICA BAYUGA KNOWS THE POWER HER BUNUELOS AND OTHER FAMILY RECIPES HAVE TO DRAW FILIPINOS CLOSE. JESSICA: THAT’S HOW MY HUSBAND AND HOW I MET, HOW I STILL MEET MOST FILIPINOS BECAUSE THEY LOOK FOR THE FOOD. THERE’S NEW, YOUNGER FILIPINOS, CHEFS COOKING THEIR MOTHER’S FOOD OR THEIR GRANDMOTHER’S FOOD. OPENING UP THEIR WOUNDS AND WANTING TO SHARE THEIR GRANDMOTHER’S COOKING AND THEN TELL US ABOUT IT AND TELL US THEIR STORIES. JOIE: TODAY, ST. MALO’S STORY RESTS ON HIGHER AND DRIER GROUND AT THE ISLENOS MUSEUM THAT HONORS THE EARLY CANARY ISLANDERS WHO CAME HERE TOO. BOTH GROUPS DETERMINED TO SAVE THE STORIES OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. RANDY: IT’S THAT PART OF OUR AMERICAN HISTORY THAT’S NOT DOCUMENTED IN THE NEWSPAPERS OR THE GOVERNMENT OR STORYTELLERS. BUT DOCUMENTED AT THE KITCHEN TABLE, YOU KNOW, OUT ON THE PIER, GUTTING SOME DUCKS OR FISH OR WHATEVER. THOSE STORIES THAT GET SHARED AND THOSE MOMENTS, I THINK, ARE REALLY PART OF THE FABRIC OF COMMUNITIES. JOIE: FOR "MATTER OF FACT," I’M JOIE CHEN IN BAYOU ST. MALO. >> NEXT ON "MATTER OF FACT." KEITH: I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE WAS A WHOLE MASSIVE POPULATION OF THE U.S. THAT HAS MAJOR ISSUES JUST GETTING A NORMAL MORTGAGE FOR VERY LOW-PRICED HOUSES. >> WE HEAD BACK TO DETROIT TO CATCH UP WITH THE HOSTS OF HGTV’S "BARGAIN BLOCK." SOLEDAD: WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHEN YOU STARTED ’TIL NOW? >> WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE COUPLE HELPING PEOPLE BECOME FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS? PLUS. SOLEDAD: WE’VE HEARD OF SMART CARS, BUT WHAT ABOUT SMART STREETS? >> HOW THIS TECHNOLOGY COULD CREATE SAFER INTERSECTIONS FOR DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE. AND LATER, A SILENT UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN DOGS AND TODDLERS THAT HELPS CHILDREN AS THEY LEARN AND GROW. YOU ARE WATCHING MATTER OF FACT, AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED SOLEDAD: THERE’S A SORT OF WAIT-AND-SEE APPROACH TO THE HOUSING MARKET THIS YEAR. THE SUPPLY IS STILL LIMITED, AND INTEREST RATES ARE HIGH. THAT’S KEEPING PEOPLE FROM BEING ABLE TO BUY THEIR FIRST HOME. TWO-THIRDS OF THE U.S. POPULATION OWN THEIR HOMES. IN DETROIT, THAT NUMBER IS EVEN LOWER. THE MOST RECENT CENSUS SHOWS ABOUT HALF OF PEOPLE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS ARE HOMEOWNERS. ONE COUPLE IS ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THAT WHILE THE CAMERAS ROLL. KEITH BYNUM AND EVAN THOMAS ARE THE HOSTS OF HGTV’S HIT SHOW "BARGAIN BLOCK." THEY RENOVATE RUN-DOWN HOMES IN DETROIT. THIS IS MORE THAN A MAKEOVER SHOW. THEY ALSO ADDRESS THE INEQUALITY IN HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES. CORRESPONDENT JESSICA GOMEZ TRAVELED TO DETROIT TO SEE HOW THEY’RE HELPING PEOPLE PURCHASE THEIR VERY FIRST HOME. >> WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT HOW BIG THE CITY IS AND HOW MUCH THERE IS TO DO, IT IS A BIT OVERWHELMING. JESSICA: KEITH BYNUM AND EVAN THOMAS ON THEIR WAY TO WORK. DRIVING THROUGH DETROIT’S WEST SIDE AND SOME OF THE MOST BLIGHTED NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE CITY. >> THIS HOUSE IS AROUND 1100 SQUARE FEET. JESSICA: IT’S WHERE THE COUPLE HOSTS THEIR HGTV HOME RENOVATION SHOW "BARGAIN BLOCK." >> THIS IS MY DREAM KITCHEN. >> THIS IS STYLISH. >> SO MUCH BETTER. JESSICA: THE SHOW FOLLOWS KEITH AND EVAN AS THEY BRING DYING HOMES LIKE THIS BACK TO LIFE. ONE>> IT IS SO BRIGHT. >> WHEN YOU THINK OF A $100,000 HOUSE, I DON’T THINK MANY PEOPLE THINK LIKE, A LITTLE DESIGN AND GLITZ AND GLAM, AND EVERYTHING’S NEW. >> LORD, HAVE MERCY. JESSICA: WITH HELP FROM REALTOR AND DETROIT NATIVE SHEA HICKS WHITFIELD, THEY PRICE THE HOMES TO SELL, OFTEN TO FIRST-TIME BUYERS. >> WHEN YOU SEE SOMEONE GET THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS EXCITING. OFTEN THEY ARE PAYING LESS FOR THEIR MORTGAGE THAN THEY WERE PAYING IN RENT. JESSICA: THE COUPLE GOT THE RENOVATION BUG WHILE LIVING IN COLORADO AND CAME TO DETROIT WITH BIG DREAMS BUT LITTLE EXPERIENCE. >> SLEEPING IN THE HOUSES AS WE ARE WORKING ON THEM IS A CHALLENGE. JESSICA: WHAT WAS THE THOUGHT PROCESS IN LIVING IN THE HOMES AS YOU WERE GOING? >> NECESSITY. >> WE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY. JESSICA: WITH THE RENOVATION COSTS SINKING THEM INTO DEBT, THE TWO QUICKLY LEARNED REMODELING THE HOMES WOULD BE THE EASY PART. >> I HAD NO IDEA THAT THERE WAS A WHOLE MASSIVE POPULATION OF THE U.S. THAT HAS MAJOR ISSUES JUST GETTING A NORMAL MORTGAGE FOR A VERY LOW-PRICED HOUSE RIGHT? ,JESSICA: DETROIT’S SHRINKING POPULATION AND MASS FORECLOSURES DURING THE GREAT RECESSION HAVE LEFT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FORGOTTEN HOMES. >> THIS ONE IS STARTED. JESSICA: MANY IN NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE THE IMPACT OF REDLINING WHERE MINORITY FAMILIES WERE DENIED HOME LOANS LINGERS. >> YOU HAVE APPRAISERS WHO ARE AFRAID OF THESE NEIGHBORHOODS. THEY SEE HOUSES THAT DON’T LOOK AS NICE AS THE HOUSES THAT THEY ARE IN, AND THEY THINK THIS IS A CRAPPY NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY JUST LOWBALL IT. JESSICA: SHEA, WHO FIGHTS FOR FAIR APPRAISALS, SAYS IT’S OFTEN KEITH AND EVAN WHO LOSE. >> THEY’LL SAY IT’S OK, ON TO THE NEXT ONE. LET THIS BUYER PURCHASE IT AND MOVE ON. WE’RE NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS DREAM AWAY FROM THIS BUYER JUST BECAUSE AN APPRAISER SAYS IT’S NOT WORTH IT. THAT GETS ME EVERY TIME. JESSICA: IT’S BEEN A YEAR SINCE RACHEL HAYNES BOUGHT HER BARGAIN BLOCK HOME. SHE’S THE FIRST HOMEOWNER IN HER FAMILY. >> THAT’S THE MAIN GOAL OF WHAT I AM DOING, IS BUILDING THAT WEALTH AND EVENTUALLY BEING ABLE TO PASS IT DOWN TO MY CHILDREN. JESSICA: THE IMPROVEMENTS IN HER NEIGHBORHOOD, SHE SAYS, ARE CATCHING ON. KEITH AND EVAN HAVE OPENED A STORE IN THE COMMUNITY. AND FINALLY BOUGHT A HOME OF THEIR OWN FOR AROUND $40,000. WHAT HAS BEEN THE RESPONSE FROM THE FOLKS IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD? >> I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED COMMUNITY LIKE THIS. JESSICA: THEIR STORY RESONATING WITH THEIR 20 MILLION VIEWERS. >> FROM A VIEWER’S PERSPECTIVE, IT’S MUCH MORE REALISTIC. THE MAJORITY OF THE COUNTRY LIVES LIKE WE DO. JESSICA: IN DETROIT, FOR "MATTER OF FACT," I’M JESSICA GOMEZ. SOLEDAD: RIGHT AFTER THE BREAK, I CHAT WITH KEITH AND EVAN ABOUT THE NEWEST SEASON OF "BARGAIN BLOCK" AND ABOUT THE CHANGES THEY’RE SEEING IN DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS. >> PLUS, A SAFER COMMUTE FOR YOU. WE’LL TAKE A LOOK AT THE COMPUTER-BASED MISSION TO SAFEGUARD THE ROADS. SOLEDAD: WE HAVE A "MATTER OF FACT" UPDATE. WITH THE HOSTS OF HGTV’S "BARGAIN BLOCK," KEITH BYNUM AND EVAN THOMAS. THE COUPLE IS WORKING IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN, TO FLIP OLDER HOMES AND SELL THEM AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS. THEY ARE CURRENTLY SHOOTING SEASON THREE, WHICH AIRS THIS SUMMER. KEITH BYNUM AND EVAN THOMAS JOIN ME. GENTLEMEN, NICE TO SEE YOU. SO, SEASON THREE IS UPON US. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHEN YOU STARTED ’TIL NOW? KEITH: FOR SEASON THREE, YOU’LL GET TO SEE WE’RE DOING A, WELL, IF THE HISTORIC BOARD APPROVES IT, BUT WE’RE DOING A RATHER LARGE ADDITION TO THE HOUSE AND REPLACING THE GARAGE AND JUST KIND OF TAKING IT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOUSE IT WAS AND EXPANDING IT A LITTLE BIT. EVAN: DETROIT IS CHANGING VERY RAPIDLY. ONE OF THE MAJOR CHANGES THAT WE’VE SEEN IS THAT THERE’S DEFINITELY A LOT LESS ABANDONED HOMES, WHICH IS MAKING OUR JOB A LITTLE BIT HARDER. SO IF WE WERE TO LOOK AT OUR BUDGETS FOR SEASON THREE VERSUS SEASON ONE, THERE’S HOUSES THAT ARE TWICE AS MUCH, AND WE’RE DEFINITELY NOT SELLING THEM FOR TWICE AS MUCH. SO, IT IS KIND OF A LITTLE BIT OF A MARGIN CRUNCH. SOLEDAD: IS YOUR STRATEGY ULTIMATELY TO HELP BUILD WEALTH? BECAUSE, AT THE END OF THE DAY, WE KNOW THAT HOME OWNERSHIP IS HIGHLY CONNECTED TO, CORRELATED TO WEALTH. EVAN: ONE OF THE MAJOR ISSUES THAT WE SEE IN ALL OF THESE NEIGHBORHOODS IS THAT FOR A LONG TIME A LOT OF THESE HOUSES WERE REALLY SORT OF LIKE RIDICULOUSLY UNDERVALUED. AND SO EVEN IF SOMEONE OWNED A HOME, IT HAD NO VALUE. KEITH: A LOT OF THE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS THAT BUY THESE HOUSES ARE ALSO THE FIRST GENERATIONALLY TO OWN A HOME. SO, IT’S KIND OF CRAZY TO SEE WHAT THAT DOES IN THEIR PRIDE AND REALLY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION TOO TO SEE THAT COME UP IS EXCITING. IT’S BEEN REALLY EFFECTIVE BEYOND THE FINANCIAL SIDE ON THE COMMUNITY. IT’S PEOPLE INVESTING BEYOND MONEY. IT’S INVESTING IN THE ACTUAL, THE SCHOOLS AND THE LIVING AND ALL OF THE THINGS THAT COME WITH THEM. SOLEDAD: YOU GO INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD, AND YOU MAKE IT MUCH BETTER. SO I’M CURIOUS IF YOU WORRY ABOUT THAT IMPACT? LET’S TALK ABOUT THE HOUSES THAT YOU’RE NOT RENOVATING. DO YOU SUDDENLY MAKE THAT NEIGHBORHOOD REALLY EXPENSIVE FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARE THERE BUT DON’T OWN THEIR HOMES? KEITH: DETROIT HAS BEEN REALLY SMART ABOUT ADDRESSING THIS VERY PROBLEM, AND IT’S, I DON’T FULLY UNDERSTAND IT, SO I DON’T WANT TO OVER SPEAK, BUT IT’S ESSENTIALLY LIKE A SLOW ADAPTATION OF THE TAX VALUE. SO OVER TIME, IT’S A KIND OF GRADUAL INCREASE INTO THE TAX LEVEL THAT IT SHOULD BE. AND THAT HELPS KIND OF OFFSET SOME OF THAT POTENTIAL FOR DISPLACEMENT, WHICH FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD LIKE THIS, IT’S REALLY POSSIBLE FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. SOLEDAD: THERE ARE OTHER CITIES, TOO, UNFORTUNATELY, THAT HAVE LOTS OF HOMES THAT ARE IN DISTRESS. DO YOU GUYS SEE YOURSELVES MOVING INTO OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS AFTER DETROIT OR ALONGSIDE OF DETROIT? KEITH: I’M TIED TO DETROIT, BUT I WOULD LOVE TO MENTOR OTHERS IN OTHER CITIES. LIKE, WE’VE HAD PEOPLE FROM BALTIMORE, PITTSBURGH, D.C., REACH OUT AND SAY, YOU KNOW, I’M ON THE SAME PATH. LIKE, TELL US HOW YOU DID THIS. AND SO, I THINK THERE’S OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO MENTOR AT LEAST. AND IF THERE’S A SHOW OUT OF IT, THEN SO BE IT. SOLEDAD: I LOVE HEARING THAT. THANK YOU, GUYS. I APPRECIATE IT. KEITH BYNUM AND EVAN THOMAS, THANKS FOR JOINING ME. KEITH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HAVING US. EVAN THOMAS: THANKS. SOLEDAD: YOU BET. >> AHEAD ON "MATTER OF FACT," SAFER INTERSECTIONS FOR DRIVERS, PEDESTRIANS, AND CYCLISTS. THE HIGH-TECH PLAN THAT WILL PUT CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, IN THE SPOTLIGHT. AND LATER, IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BECOME A DOG LOVER. RESEARCH EXPLAINS THE SPECIAL BOND BETWEEN TODDLERS AND DOGS. TO STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH MATTER OF FACT, SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AT MATTEROFFACT.TV. SOLEDAD: WELCOME BACK TO "MATTER OF FACT." CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, IS INSTALLING SENSORS AT 86 DOWNTOWN INTERSECTIONS. THE CITY IS USING CAMERAS, AIR QUALITY MONITORS, AND OTHER DEVICES TO GATHER DATA IN REAL TIME. FOR EXAMPLE, CAMERA HEAT MAPS SHOW WHERE PEOPLE JAY WALK OR WHEN TRAFFIC COMES DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO BIKE LANES. THE SENSORS REPORT ON THE NUMBER AND KINDS OF VEHICLES MOVING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS AND GATHER INFORMATION ON PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, AND EMISSIONS LEVELS. THIS HELPS RESEARCHERS UNDERSTAND TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND POTENTIAL DANGERS. >> WE DEFINED SOME GOALS, LIKE WE HAVE GOALS RELATED TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. HOW CAN WE MAKE OUR STREETS SAFER FOR ALL VULNERABLE ROAD USERS? HOW CAN WE IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW? AND BASED ON THE OUTCOME OF THIS PROJECT, WE WILL BE SEEING THAT, OKAY, WHAT ARE THE CHANGES THAT NEED TO HAPPEN IN THE PHYSICAL WORLD? FOR EXAMPLE, THE WAY THAT THE CURRENTLY THE TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ARE WORKING MIGHT NOT BE EFFICIENT. AND BASED ON THAT, ADJUST THE TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS. SOLEDAD: BY NEXT YEAR, MORE THAN 100 INTERSECTIONS IN DOWNTOWN CHATTANOOGA WILL BE MONITORED. ONCE COMPLETED, IT WILL BE THE LARGEST SMART INTERSECTION NETWORK IN THE U.S. >> STILL AHEAD ON "MATTER OF FACT," CUTENESS OVERLOAD WITH A MESSAGE. HOW TODDLERS’ INTERACTIONS WITH DOGS HELP THEM LEARN IMPORTANT LESSONS. SOLEDAD: FINALLY, HAVING A FAMILY DOG CAN PROVIDE ALL KINDS OF BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN, FROM GIVING THEM A PLAYMATE TO TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY. SOME STUDIES HAVE ALSO SHOWN CHILDREN ARE MORE COMFORTABLE READING TO A DOG INSTEAD OF A PERSON. THERE ARE ALSO HEALTH BENEFITS. HAVING A DOG CAN DECREASE A CHILD’S RISK OF GETTING ASTHMA. BUT IS THERE A WAY TO MEASURE WHAT CHILDREN LEARN FROM PETS? RESEARCHERS FROM DUKE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STUDIED 97 TODDLERS INTERACTING WITH DOGS. THEY FOUND THE TODDLERS WERE TWICE AS LIKELY TO HELP A DOG REACH FOR A TOY OR TREAT IF THE DOG SHOWED AN INTEREST IN THE TOY OR TREAT. AND THE MOST ACTIVE OR LIVELY DOGS WERE THE ONES THE CHILDREN REWARDED THE MOST. OVERALL, THE STUDY FOUND THAT CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS TWO YEARS OLD WERE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND A DOG’S BEHAVIOR AND THEIR NEEDS. AND THE CHILDREN USED THAT UNDERSTANDING TO HELP THEIR PETS. MORAL OF THE STORY? IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BECOME A DOG LOVER. IF YOU NEED MORE CONVINCING, HERE ARE MY FOSTER FAILS, COCO AND TEDDY! THAT’S IT FOR THIS EDITION OF "MATTER OF FACT." I’M SOLEDAD O’BRIEN. I WILL SEE YOU NEXT WEEK. >> LISTEN TO "MATTER OF FACT" WITH SOLEDAD O’BRIEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER. WATCH US DURING THE WEEK ON FYI AND YOUTUBE. [CAPTIONING PERFORMED BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS CAPTION CONTENT AND ACCURACY. VISIT NCICAP.ORG]
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Biden’s next climate hurdle: enticing Americans to buy green
President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Now comes another formidable task: enticing Americans to buy millions of electric cars, heat pumps, solar panels and more efficient appliances.It's a public relations challenge that could determine whether the country meets Biden's ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.Relying on tax credits and rebates made the climate legislation — it was approved in August with only Democratic votes — more politically palatable than regulations that force wholesale changes in polluting industries.But it also means the administration's battle against global warming will be waged "one household at a time," said Shannon Baker-Branstetter, who works on energy issues at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank closely aligned with the White House."It is very incremental," she said. "So it requires a very sophisticated communications strategy."Biden acknowledged the hurdle during a recent Cabinet meeting as he talked about the incentives that are becoming available this year."Folks need to know how to take advantage of these benefits that we passed. That's on all of us around the table here to make sure we get that message out clearly," he said.The White House says it is piecing together a plan to partner with state governments, contractors, retailers and social media influencers to get the word out. "Lowering utility bills is going to be a key driver," said Josh Peck, a senior policy adviser on clean energy issues.It's also collaborating with Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on ways to electrify homes and businesses, and companies like Airbnb, Redfin and Lyft. As part of the effort, Rewiring America created an online calculator that shows what credits or rebates homeowners might be eligible for, depending on their ZIP code and income.Buying a heat pump or installing solar panels is "a major expense line and a major opportunity for savings,″ said Ari Matusiak, the group's founder and CEO. "So it's really important to make sure people are aware of the resources they have available and the benefits they can unlock in terms of bringing energy bill savings.″ But the White House faces an uphill battle.Polling shows that while Americans support action to slow climate change, they are broadly unaware of the Inflation Reduction Act, the massive legislation that includes financial incentives to lower emissions, and skeptical of their own role in the climate crisis. An AP-NORC poll released in September, one month after the law was signed, found that 61% of U.S. adults said they knew little to nothing about the legislation. And despite the multibillion-dollar investment in climate solutions, only a third said it would help climate change; about half said it wouldn't make a difference.The White House says it's not rattled by the results. The goal is to make sure consumers know the financial benefits of energy efficient products at the moment that they're making key decisions on which products to buy, Peck said."One of the challenges here is trying to meet consumers where they are when they make decisions about these purchases," he said. Majorities of U.S. adults said they are unlikely to install solar panels or buy an electric vehicle in the next three years, according to the AP-NORC poll. Among those, at least half said financial incentives would not make a difference in their decision.Homeowners typically are reluctant to swap out furnaces or water heaters until they absolutely have to shell out the money for them."One day the heat won't turn on and it's negative 10 (degrees) outside and you say, 'Oh crap, I've got to get a furnace,'" said DR Richardson, co-founder of Elephant Energy, a Colorado company that helps homeowners install electric heat pumps and other appliances. "So the biggest challenge from our perspective, and from a climate perspective, is to get people to think ahead of time about how to replace these assets."Most homeowners don't understand what equipment qualifies for a rebate or a tax credit — and even contractors are not always aware, Richardson said. While some heat pumps qualify for a full rebate, others do not or are only eligible for partial rebates."So it's just a nightmare if you're not used to working in building spreadsheets to analyze and understand all this stuff," he said.Not all of the incentives are ready either. While people can get a tax break on the cost of an electric car, solar panels or heat pump, rebates for low- and middle-income Americans seeking to make their homes more energy efficient are not yet available. The Energy Department is still developing the system to distribute that money. Cecilia Muñoz, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council in the Obama administration, said she learned in her tenure that it's critical for government to invest in the delivery of policies."Too often we as advocates and policymakers applaud when policy gets enacted and then stop paying attention," she said. Instead, they need to design ways to target people directly to help them "understand the steps that they can take and the ways that the government is going to make it easy."The Energy Department has begun releasing information to states about their allotment of $9 billion to support household energy upgrades, including weatherizing homes and installing heat pumps. And Biden, a self-described "car guy," has been doing his part to promote electric vehicles, making appearances at the Detroit car show in September and on the TV series "Jay Leno's Garage.''Donnel Baird, founder and CEO of BlocPower, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based company that partners with utilities, government agencies and building owners to improve energy efficiency, has worked with Lowe's and other retailers to promote green appliances.The idea, Baird said, is that "the checkout person says, 'You know, you can get a tax credit if you don't get that gas lawn mower and get a green one instead.'″ While such engagement may not have immediate results, Baird said he's confident the tax credits and other benefits of the climate law will become better known."It took years for the ACA to get going,″ he said, referring to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. "I think the same thing could happen with this law.″Dan Pfeiffer, a former top communications adviser to President Barack Obama, sees another lesson in the Affordable Care Act. "The ACA got more popular the more that Republicans tried to repeal it," he said, suggesting that Biden take advantage of any Republican efforts to roll back to the Inflation Reduction Act to draw more attention to the law's benefits. "I have no doubt the White House has thought of all of this," Pfeifer said. But the problem is that none of it is easy."He added: "The bulk of the work starts now."
WASHINGTON —
President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change. Now comes another formidable task: enticing Americans to buy millions of electric cars, heat pumps, solar panels and more efficient appliances.
It's a public relations challenge that could determine whether the country meets Biden's ambitious goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
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Relying on tax credits and rebates made the climate legislation — it was approved in August with only Democratic votes — more politically palatable than regulations that force wholesale changes in polluting industries.
But it also means the administration's battle against global warming will be waged "one household at a time," said Shannon Baker-Branstetter, who works on energy issues at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank closely aligned with the White House.
"It is very incremental," she said. "So it requires a very sophisticated communications strategy."
Biden acknowledged the hurdle during a recent Cabinet meeting as he talked about the incentives that are becoming available this year.
"Folks need to know how to take advantage of these benefits that we passed. That's on all of us around the table here to make sure we get that message out clearly," he said.
The White House says it is piecing together a plan to partner with state governments, contractors, retailers and social media influencers to get the word out. "Lowering utility bills is going to be a key driver," said Josh Peck, a senior policy adviser on clean energy issues.
It's also collaborating with Rewiring America, a nonprofit focused on ways to electrify homes and businesses, and companies like Airbnb, Redfin and Lyft. As part of the effort, Rewiring America created an online calculator that shows what credits or rebates homeowners might be eligible for, depending on their ZIP code and income.
Buying a heat pump or installing solar panels is "a major expense line and a major opportunity for savings,″ said Ari Matusiak, the group's founder and CEO. "So it's really important to make sure people are aware of the resources they have available and the benefits they can unlock in terms of bringing energy bill savings.″
But the White House faces an uphill battle.
Polling shows that while Americans support action to slow climate change, they are broadly unaware of the Inflation Reduction Act, the massive legislation that includes financial incentives to lower emissions, and skeptical of their own role in the climate crisis.
An AP-NORC poll released in September, one month after the law was signed, found that 61% of U.S. adults said they knew little to nothing about the legislation. And despite the multibillion-dollar investment in climate solutions, only a third said it would help climate change; about half said it wouldn't make a difference.
The White House says it's not rattled by the results. The goal is to make sure consumers know the financial benefits of energy efficient products at the moment that they're making key decisions on which products to buy, Peck said.
"One of the challenges here is trying to meet consumers where they are when they make decisions about these purchases," he said.
Majorities of U.S. adults said they are unlikely to install solar panels or buy an electric vehicle in the next three years, according to the AP-NORC poll. Among those, at least half said financial incentives would not make a difference in their decision.
Homeowners typically are reluctant to swap out furnaces or water heaters until they absolutely have to shell out the money for them.
"One day the heat won't turn on and it's negative 10 (degrees) outside and you say, 'Oh crap, I've got to get a furnace,'" said DR Richardson, co-founder of Elephant Energy, a Colorado company that helps homeowners install electric heat pumps and other appliances. "So the biggest challenge from our perspective, and from a climate perspective, is to get people to think ahead of time about how to replace these assets."
Most homeowners don't understand what equipment qualifies for a rebate or a tax credit — and even contractors are not always aware, Richardson said. While some heat pumps qualify for a full rebate, others do not or are only eligible for partial rebates.
"So it's just a nightmare if you're not used to working in building spreadsheets to analyze and understand all this stuff," he said.
Not all of the incentives are ready either. While people can get a tax break on the cost of an electric car, solar panels or heat pump, rebates for low- and middle-income Americans seeking to make their homes more energy efficient are not yet available. The Energy Department is still developing the system to distribute that money.
Cecilia Muñoz, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council in the Obama administration, said she learned in her tenure that it's critical for government to invest in the delivery of policies.
"Too often we as advocates and policymakers applaud when policy gets enacted and then stop paying attention," she said. Instead, they need to design ways to target people directly to help them "understand the steps that they can take and the ways that the government is going to make it easy."
The Energy Department has begun releasing information to states about their allotment of $9 billion to support household energy upgrades, including weatherizing homes and installing heat pumps.
And Biden, a self-described "car guy," has been doing his part to promote electric vehicles, making appearances at the Detroit car show in September and on the TV series "Jay Leno's Garage.''
Donnel Baird, founder and CEO of BlocPower, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based company that partners with utilities, government agencies and building owners to improve energy efficiency, has worked with Lowe's and other retailers to promote green appliances.
The idea, Baird said, is that "the checkout person says, 'You know, you can get a tax credit if you don't get that gas lawn mower and get a green one instead.'″ While such engagement may not have immediate results, Baird said he's confident the tax credits and other benefits of the climate law will become better known.
"It took years for the ACA to get going,″ he said, referring to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. "I think the same thing could happen with this law.″
Dan Pfeiffer, a former top communications adviser to President Barack Obama, sees another lesson in the Affordable Care Act.
"The ACA got more popular the more that Republicans tried to repeal it," he said, suggesting that Biden take advantage of any Republican efforts to roll back to the Inflation Reduction Act to draw more attention to the law's benefits.
"I have no doubt the White House has thought of all of this," Pfeifer said. But the problem is that none of it is easy." | https://www.wgal.com/article/biden-climate-hurdle-entice-americans-buy-green/42614118 | 2023-01-23 18:48:57 | 0 | https://www.wgal.com/article/biden-climate-hurdle-entice-americans-buy-green/42614118 |
PHILADELPHIA -- Disney is getting ready to celebrate 100 years of bringing its unique brand of magic to fans. In Philadelphia, rare artifacts will soon be on display in an exhibit set to open early next year.
"Disney100: The Exhibition" is coming to the Franklin Institute on February 18.
The exhibit is a celebration of 100 years of magic and storytelling, and this marks the world premiere.
On Wednesday, we got a sneak peek at a kickoff party, as we get ready for something even Disney said it has never done before.
The Philly Pops played Disney classics and the Franklin Institute hopes you will be their guest.
This exhibition features 10 themed galleries: from how it all started, to the theme parks, to the films we all love from the 100-year collection.
We also found out why the Franklin Institute is the perfect fit to kick off the world tour of this exhibit. It's a connection that dates back to 1941.
"Walt Disney provided drawings from the film "Fantasia" that overlaid constellations on the Fels Planetarium dome," said Larry Dubinski, the president & CEO of The Franklin Institute. "Our collections also hold the 1964 New York World's Fair souvenir record of the theme song and music from "It's a Small World' in four languages."
The 2004 Disney film "National Treasure" was also filmed at the Franklin Institute, with actor Nicholas Cage.
Becky Cline, the director of the Walt Disney Archives, brought along some of the company's "crown jewels" that will be on display. It includes rarely-seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other memorabilia, including Walt Disney's cast member name tag.
"His was, of course, number one," Cline said. "Walt wore this on opening day, and it's a very special treasure in the archives."
They also have the whistle used to make the steamboat sounds in "Steamboat Willie" in 1928. It's the sound we hear at the beginning of each Disney film.
There's the storybook from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," featured in the film's opening shot, and the hilt to Rey's light saber in the Star Wars films.
Disney100: The Exhibition officially opens February 18. Tickets are on sale right now.
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CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — Indiana’s high court has reinstated a Gary man's criminal convictions, months after the state appeals court overturned his convictions in a fatal shooting at a gas station.
In Tuesday's 5-0 ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court said that notwithstanding conflicts and uncertainties that could have led jurors to harbor reasonable doubt about Marquis Young’s guilt, there's no basis for undoing their weighing of the evidence and reasonable inference he was guilty.
Justice Christopher Goff wrote for the court that there’s nothing preventing juries from returning a guilty verdict based entirely on circumstantial evidence, of which he said the case has plenty, The (Northwest Indiana) Times reported.
“No single ‘smoking gun’ was presented, but we cannot say that a reasonable fact-finder was unable to draw the conclusion that Young was guilty," he wrote.
A Lake County jury convicted Young, 32, of murder and two counts of attempted murder in the May 2020 shooting that killed Dion Clayton, 27, and wounded two other men at a Gary gas station. He was sentenced last year to 115 years in prison.
In May's 2-1 ruling, the state Court of Appeals had overturned the jurors' verdict in a rare step that cited insufficient evidence. Judge Nancy Vaidik wrote that evidence in the case — including a cigarette butt found near the gas station with Young's DNA on it — “comes nowhere close to proof beyond a reasonable doubt." | https://www.wlfi.com/news/indiana-high-court-reinstates-gary-mans-murder-conviction/article_46c14320-7c06-11ed-bac5-f359e1078266.html | 2022-12-15 01:12:55 | 1 | https://www.wlfi.com/news/indiana-high-court-reinstates-gary-mans-murder-conviction/article_46c14320-7c06-11ed-bac5-f359e1078266.html |
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers picks, predictions: Who wins Game 4 of NBA Playoffs?
The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers play on Saturday in Game 4 of their first-round NBA Playoffs series.
The game is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT, Bally Sports Arizona, Clippervision and Bally Sports SoCal.
Who will win the game?
The Suns are a 5.5-point favorite over the Clippers, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Phoenix is -200 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +170.
The over/under for the game is set at 226.5 points.
Dimers: Suns 115, Clippers 111
It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for Phoenix vs. LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena this Saturday has the Suns winning 115-111."
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Sportsbook Wire: Clippers 114, Suns 113
It writes: "The Suns record just 0.5 more points per game (113.6) than the Clippers give up (113.1). When Phoenix totals more than 113.1 points, it is 31-10-2 against the spread and 33-10 overall.When Los Angeles allows fewer than 113.6 points, it is 28-16 against the spread and 29-15 overall. The Clippers score on 2.0 more points per game (113.6) than the Suns allow their opponents to score (111.6)."
NBA Playoffs series picks, predictions: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
Play Picks: Take the Clippers with the points vs. Suns in Game 4
It writes: "Against the spread, the Suns are 42-39-1 this season. Phoenix’s ATS record as 5-point favorites or more is 16-12-1.There have been 41 Suns games (out of 82) that went over the total this year. In 41 games this year, Phoenix and its opponent have combined for more than 226.5 points."
NBA Playoffs series odds: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Game odds
Betsperts: Go with the Clippers to beat the Suns in Game 4 on Saturday
Dan Smullen writes: "Our prediction to win this game is the Clippers, and we expect that Clippers will cover the spread (Suns -5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 226.5 points."
ESPN: Clippers have a 65.1% chance to win Game 4 against Suns
The site fives Phoenix a 34.9% shot at picking up the victory in Los Angeles on Saturday.
NBA Playoffs series schedules: Nets vs. 76ers | Hawks vs. Celtics | Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Warriors vs. Kings | Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Clippers vs. Suns | Heat vs. Bucks | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | Daily TV schedule
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Fourth Quarter Highlights
- Price-led organic growth and acquisition activity drive Q4 results above expectations and provide higher entry point into 2023
- Revenue of $1.869 billion, net income(a) of $194.4 million, and adjusted EBITDA(b) of $563.6 million, or 30.2% of revenue, above expectations
- Net income and adjusted net income(b) of $0.75 and $0.89 per share, respectively
Full Year 2022 Highlights
- Revenue of $7.212 billion, up 17.2%
- Net income of $835.7 million, or $3.24 per share, and adjusted net income(b) of $985.3 million, or $3.82 per share, up 18.3%
- Adjusted EBITDA(b) of $2.221 billion, up 15.7%, and 30.8% of revenue, up 10 basis points year over year, excluding acquisitions
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $2.022 billion, up 19.1%, and adjusted free cash flow(b) of $1.165 billion, up 15.4%
- Completes acquisitions with approximately $640 million of total annualized revenue in 2022
Expectations for 2023
- Strong pricing and acquisition growth to drive both double-digit percentage increase in revenue, and adjusted EBITDA* margin expansion
- Revenue of approximately $8.05 billion, up 11.6%
- Net income of approximately $961 million and adjusted EBITDA(b) of approximately $2.50 billion, or about 31.1% of revenue
- Additional acquisitions, increases in recycled commodities and renewable fuels values, or reduction of inflationary pressures to provide upside to 2023 outlook
TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2022 and outlook for 2023.
"Q4 topped off an extraordinary year for Waste Connections, highlighted by continuing outperformance during the period and providing a higher entry point and enhanced visibility for 2023. Strong operational execution and over 10% solid waste pricing, along with acquisitions closed during the period, once again provided for better than expected results. We more than offset inflationary pressures and commodity-related headwinds to expand adjusted EBITDA* margin by 30 basis points, excluding the margin dilutive impact of acquisitions completed since the year-ago period," said Worthing F. Jackman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"Looking at the full year, double-digit percentage growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA, along with adjusted EBITDA margin expansion excluding the impact of acquisitions, continued to differentiate our results. We overcame elevated wage, fuel and inflationary pressures, and a 70% drop in recycled commodity values in the second half of the year, with an acceleration in pricing during the year providing momentum for higher core pricing in 2023. Moreover, we reported full year 2022 adjusted free cash flow of $1.165 billion or 16.2% of revenue, while navigating continuing uncertainties regarding timing of manufacturer fleet deliveries and related payments," continued Mr. Jackman. "2022 acquisition activity also outpaced expectations for a total of approximately $640 million in acquired annualized revenues, which, along with activity year to date, already provides acquisition contribution of 5% in 2023, with additional dialogue ongoing."
Mr. Jackman concluded, "Our 2022 results are a testament to the culture of accountability that has been integral to Waste Connections' twenty-five year history of outperformance and value creation. The tireless efforts of our over 22,000 dedicated employees have positioned us for double-digit revenue growth and additional adjusted EBITDA margin expansion in 2023 in spite of an expected 100 basis points margin headwind at current recovered commodity values, with upside from any improvement in these values or inflationary pressures, as well as any additional acquisition activity."
Q4 2022 Results
Revenue in the fourth quarter totaled $1.869 billion, up from $1.624 billion in the year ago period. Operating income was $312.0 million, which included $4.7 million primarily in transaction-related expenses. This compares to operating income of $249.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, which included $28.4 million primarily related to impairments and other transaction-related expenses. Net income in the fourth quarter was $194.4 million, or $0.75 per share on a diluted basis of 258.0 million shares. In the year ago period, the Company reported net income of $166.3 million, or $0.64 per share on a diluted basis of 261.3 million shares.
Adjusted net income(b) in the fourth quarter was $229.8 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, up from $217.1 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA(b) in the fourth quarter was $563.6 million, as compared to $495.4 million in the prior year period. Adjusted net income, adjusted net income per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA, all non-GAAP measures, primarily exclude impairments and transaction-related items, as reflected in the detailed reconciliations in the attached tables.
Full Year 2022 Results
For the year ended December 31, 2022, revenue was $7.212 billion, up from $6.151 billion in the year ago period. Operating income, which included $43.2 million primarily attributable to transaction-related expenses and impairments and other operating items, was $1.242 billion, as compared to operating income of $1.040 billion in 2021, which included $52.0 million in impairments and other operating items, fair value changes in equity awards and transaction-related expenses.
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $835.7 million, or $3.24 per share on a diluted basis of 258.0 million shares, including a $16.4 million net of tax benefit, or $0.06 per share, primarily as a result of the impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain debt. In the year ago period, the Company reported net income of $618.0 million, or $2.36 per share on a diluted basis of 261.7 million shares.
Adjusted net income(b) for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $985.3 million, or $3.82 per diluted share, as compared to $846.6 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, in the year ago period. Adjusted EBITDA(b) for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $2.221 billion, up from $1.919 billion in the prior year period.
2023 Outlook
Waste Connections also announced its outlook for 2023, which assumes no change in the current economic environment. The Company's outlook excludes any impact from additional acquisitions that may close during the year, and expensing of transaction-related items. The outlook provided below is forward looking, and actual results may differ materially depending on risks and uncertainties detailed at the end of this release and in our periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. Certain components of the outlook for 2023 are subject to quarterly fluctuations. See reconciliations in the attached tables.
- Revenue is estimated at approximately $8.050 billion;
- Net income is estimated at approximately $961 million;
- Adjusted EBITDA(b) is estimated at approximately $2.500 billion, or about 31.1% of revenue;
- Net cash provided by operating activities is estimated at approximately $2.120 billion;
- Capital expenditures are estimated at $925 million, including $50 million in delayed fleet deliveries from the prior year; proceeds from disposal of assets are estimated at $30 million; and
- Adjusted free cash flow(b) is estimated at $1.225 billion.
Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Waste Connections will be hosting a conference call related to fourth quarter earnings on February 16th at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting investors.wasteconnections.com and selecting "News & Events" from the website menu. Alternatively, conference call participants can preregister by clicking here. Registered participants will receive dial-in instructions and a personalized code for entry to the conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available until February 23, 2023, by calling 877-344-7529 (within North America) or 412-317-0088 (international) and entering Passcode #1793448.
Waste Connections will be filing a Form 8-K on EDGAR and on SEDAR (as an "Other" document) prior to markets opening on February 16th, providing the Company's first quarter 2023 outlook for revenue, price plus volume growth for solid waste, and adjusted EBITDA(b).
About Waste Connections
Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, along with resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. The Company serves more than eight million residential, commercial and industrial customers in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across 43 states in the U.S. and six provinces in Canada. Waste Connections also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery and disposal services in several basins across the U.S., as well as intermodal services for the movement of cargo and solid waste containers in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit Waste Connections at wasteconnections.com.
Environmental, Social and Governance
Waste Connections views its Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") efforts as integral to its business, with initiatives consistent with its objective of long-term value creation. In 2020, the Company introduced long-term, aspirational ESG targets and committed over $500 million for investments to meet or exceed such sustainability targets. These investments primarily focus on reducing emissions, increasing resource recovery of both recyclable commodities and clean energy fuels, reducing reliance on off-site disposal for landfill leachate, further improving safety and enhancing employee engagement. The Company's 2022 Sustainability Report provides progress updates on its targets and investments towards their achievement, and introduces new emissions reduction targets. For more information, visit wasteconnections.com/sustainability.
Safe Harbor and Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA"), including "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance and reflect Waste Connections' current beliefs and expectations regarding future events and operating performance. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the words "may," "might," "believes," "thinks," "expects," "estimate," "continue," "intends" or other words of similar meaning. All of the forward-looking statements included in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the PSLRA and applicable securities laws in Canada. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about expected 2023 financial results, outlook and related assumptions, and potential acquisition activity. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from those indicated by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC and the securities commissions or similar regulatory authorities in Canada. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Waste Connections undertakes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements set forth in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.
– financial tables attached –
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where noted)
Solid Waste Internal Growth: The following table reflects a breakdown of the components of our solid waste internal growth for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022:
Revenue Breakdown: The following table reflects a breakdown of our revenue for the three month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2022:
Contribution from Acquisitions: The following table reflects revenues from acquisitions, net of divestitures, for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2022:
ADDITIONAL STATISTICS (continued)
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where noted)
Other Cash Flow Items: The following table reflects cash interest and cash taxes for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021 and 2022:
Debt to Book Capitalization as of December 31, 2022: 49%
Internalization for the three months ended December 31, 2022: 54%
Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2022: 41 (25 net of deferred revenue)
Share Information for the three months ended December 31, 2022:
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where noted)
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided supplementally because it is widely used by investors as a performance and valuation measure in the solid waste industry. Management uses adjusted EBITDA as one of the principal measures to evaluate and monitor the ongoing financial performance of Waste Connections' operations. Waste Connections defines adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to Waste Connections, plus or minus net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, plus income tax provision, plus interest expense, less interest income, plus depreciation and amortization expense, plus closure and post-closure accretion expense, plus or minus any loss or gain on impairments and other operating items, plus other expense, less other income, plus loss on early extinguishment of debt. Waste Connections further adjusts this calculation to exclude the effects of other items management believes impact the ability to assess the operating performance of its business. This measure is not a substitute for, and should be used in conjunction with, GAAP financial measures. Other companies may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently.
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE (continued)
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where noted)
Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow:
Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided supplementally because it is widely used by investors as a valuation and liquidity measure in the solid waste industry. Management uses adjusted free cash flow as one of the principal measures to evaluate and monitor the ongoing financial performance of Waste Connections' operations. Waste Connections defines adjusted free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities, plus or minus change in book overdraft, plus proceeds from disposal of assets, less capital expenditures for property and equipment and distributions to noncontrolling interests. Waste Connections further adjusts this calculation to exclude the effects of items management believes impact the ability to assess the operating performance of its business. This measure is not a substitute for, and should be used in conjunction with, GAAP liquidity or financial measures. Other companies may calculate adjusted free cash flow differently.
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE (continued)
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income attributable to Waste Connections and Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Share attributable to Waste Connections:
Adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections and adjusted net income per diluted share attributable to Waste Connections, both non-GAAP financial measures, are provided supplementally because they are widely used by investors as a valuation measure in the solid waste industry. Management uses adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections and adjusted net income per diluted share attributable to Waste Connections as one of the principal measures to evaluate and monitor the ongoing financial performance of Waste Connections' operations. Waste Connections provides adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections to exclude the effects of items management believes impact the comparability of operating results between periods. Adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections has limitations due to the fact that it excludes items that have an impact on the Company's financial condition and results of operations. Adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections and adjusted net income per diluted share attributable to Waste Connections are not a substitute for, and should be used in conjunction with, GAAP financial measures. Other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently.
2023 OUTLOOK
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where noted)
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow:
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NeutraDC has entered an MOU with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to offer advanced, secure cloud solutions and services to businesses in Indonesia, accelerating their opportunity for digital transformation.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NeutraDC, a brand of direct subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (TDE), entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to accelerate the digital transformation of businesses in Indonesia by providing them with advanced cloud solutions and services.
Businesses in Indonesia will benefit from the collaboration as NAVER Cloud and Cisco provide reliable, secure and efficient cloud-based services. The MOU enables all parties to leverage TDE's local knowledge and data centre infrastructure to deliver reliable and secure cloud services to businesses in Indonesia.
"We are happy to have NAVER Cloud & Cisco to support our flagship hyperscale data centre in Cikarang, Indonesia. The MoU will promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the three companies, which will result in developing talent and skills in cloud computing in Indonesia," remarked Andreuw Th.A.F, Chief Executive Officer of TDE (NeutraDC). "The benefit to local companies in Indonesia is enhanced agility, scalability, and cost efficiency to better compete in the digital economy," said Andreuw.
NeutraDC offers a pathway for international companies to access Indonesia's eyeballs and digital economy. A hub for TDE's data centre resources in Indonesia, NeutraDC offers a robust digital ecosystem where any party, including hyperscale players supported by Telkom Indonesia, can tap integrated digital infrastructure with comprehensive network connectivity.
"NAVER Cloud is proud to bring our knowledge and experience in cloud technology to the Indonesian market in collaboration with PT Telkom and Cisco. This partnership will help to drive innovation and deliver the benefits of cloud technology to businesses and consumers in Indonesia," said Weongi Park, CEO of APAC Development at NAVER Cloud.
"At Cisco, partnerships are at the heart of everything that we do, which is why we are excited to be working with NAVER Cloud and PT Telkom on this innovative venture. With their unparalleled industry expertise and our cutting-edge technology, we believe we can offer a premier telco cloud solution to Indonesia, driving economic growth to new levels," said Sanjay Kaul, President, Service Provider, Asia Pacific and Japan, Cisco.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s allies vowed Thursday to supply the besieged nation with advanced air defense systems as Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region with kamikaze drones and fired missiles elsewhere at civilian targets, payback for the bombing of a strategic bridge linking Russia with annexed Crimea.
Missile strikes killed at least five people and destroyed an apartment building in the southern city of Mykolaiv, while heavy artillery damaged more than 30 houses, a hospital, a kindergarten and other buildings in the town of Nikopol, across the river from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Russia has intensified its bombardment of civilian areas in recent weeks as its military lost ground in multiple occupied regions of Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin has illegally annexed. Kremlin war hawks have urged Putin to escalate the bombing campaign even more to punish Ukraine for Saturday’s truck bomb attack on the landmark Kerch Bridge. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the attack.
“We need to protect our sky from the terror of Russia,” Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskky told the Council of Europe, a human rights organization. “If this is done, it will be a fundamental step to end the entire war in the near future.”
Responding to Zelenskyy’s repeated pleas for more effective air defenses, the British government announced it would provide missiles for advanced NASAM anti-aircraft systems that the Pentagon plans to send to Ukraine. The U.K. also is sending hundreds of aerial drones for information-gathering and logistics support, plus 18 howitzer artillery guns.
“These weapons will help Ukraine defend its skies from attacks and strengthen their overall missile defense alongside the U.S. NASAMS,” U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said.
Other NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels this week promised to supply systems offering medium- to long-range defense against missile attacks.
Germany has delivered the first of four promised IRIS-T air defense systems, while France promised more artillery, anti-aircraft systems and missiles. The Netherlands said it would send missiles, and Canada is planning about $50 million more in military aid, including winter equipment, drone cameras and satellite communications.
Speaking in Berlin, German German Olaf Scholz said Putin “and his enablers have made one thing very clear: this war is not only about Ukraine,” but rather “a crusade against our way of life and a crusade against what Putin calls the collective West. He means all of us.”
NATO plans to hold a nuclear exercise next week against the backdrop of Putin’s insistence he would use any means necessary to defend Russian territory, including the illegally annexed regions of Ukraine. The exercise takes place each year.
On the battlefield Thursday in Ukraine, Russian forces hit a five-story apartment building in Mykolaiv with an S-300 missile, regional Gov. Vitaliy Kim said, referring to a weapon ordinarily used for targeting military aircraft.
An 11-year-old boy was pulled alive from the building’s rubble after six hours but later died in a hospital. Rescuers also found three bodies and a fourth person was killed elsewhere in the city.
Residents of Ukraine’s capital region, whose lives had regained some normalcy when war’s front lines moved east and south months ago, were jolted by air raid sirens multiple times Thursday after explosives-packed Iran-made drones found their targets.
Ukrainian officials said Iranians in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine were training Russians how to use the Shahed-136 systems, which can conduct air-to-surface attacks, electronic warfare and targeting.
The low-flying drones keep Ukraine’s cities on edge, but the British Defense Ministry said they’re unlikely to strike deep into Ukrainian territory because many are destroyed before hitting their targets. Ukraine’s air force command said Thursday its air defense units shot down six drones over the Odesa and Mykolaiv regions during the night. Ukrainian authorities also reported knocking down four Russian cruise missiles.
Describing the scope of Russia’s retaliatory attacks, the speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament said Russian forces struck more than 70 energy facilities in Ukraine this week.
State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin threatened an “even tougher” response to future Ukrainian attacks. The 12-mile Kerch Bridge is a prominent symbol of Moscow’s power.
Kyiv’s troops have recaptured villages and towns in a fall offensive but that has been revealing the trauma of residents who lived for months under Russian occupation.
In one liberated town, Velyka Oleksandrivka in the annexed Kherson region, seven months of Russian occupation left bridges blasted into pieces, blackened vehicles on pockmarked roads and shelling scars on buildings.
“It’s a disaster,” resident Tetyana Patsuk said of her house. “I’ve been crying for a month. I am still shocked. I can’t recover from that feeling that I have lost everything now that I am 72 years old, and that’s it.”
As Ukraine’s military claimed more success Thursday in forcing its enemy to retreat from Kherson-area positions, Moscow authorities promised free accommodation to Kherson residents who choose to evacuate to Russia. The Russia-backed leader of Kherson, Vladimir Saldo, cited possible missile attacks on civilians in suggesting the move.
Saldo’s deputy, Kirill Stremousov tried to play down the move, saying, “No one’s retreating … no one is planning to leave the territory of the Kherson region.” But the British military suggested the move reflected Russian fears that fighting was coming right into the city of Kherson.
Russia has repeatedly characterized the movement of Ukrainians to Russia as voluntary but reports have surfaced that many have been forcibly deported from occupied territory to Russian “filtration camps,” under harsh conditions. In most cases, the only way out of the camps is to Russia or Russian-controlled areas.
Among those forced out have been children. An Associated Press investigation found that officials have deported Ukrainian children without consent, lied to them that their parents didn’t want them, used them for propaganda, changed their citizenship to Russian and gave some to Russian families.
In Russia’s Belgorod region, Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Ukrainian shelling damaged a multistory residential building.
The director general of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said Thursday that fighting around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest, remained “concerning.” A Russian missile strike on a distant electrical substation Wednesday caused the plant temporarily to lose its last external power source, which is needed to prevent reactors from overheating.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said in Kyiv after returning from Russia that his organization is pushing for a demilitarization zone around the plant, but that said he did not receive any indications that Putin was ready to discuss the definitive “parameters” of such an agreement.
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Yesica Fisch in Velyka Oleksandrivka, Ukraine, Lorne Cook in Brussels and Suzan Fraser in Ankara contributed to this report.
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Apollo 1 crew members honored with monument – CBS Information
Crewmembers of the Apollo 1 had been honored with a monument at Arlington Nationwide Cemetery greater than half a century after a fireplace within the launchpad killed three astronauts. It was the primary tragedy of the American House Program. Kris Van Cleave stories.
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WILBERFORCE, Ohio (WDTN) — For the second time in four months, Central State University went on lockdown on Monday night, with a social media post from the university warning students, faculty and staff of an active shooter threat.
However, in both cases, it turned out there was not an active shooter on campus.
University officials say that they put the information out to make sure people take the threat seriously, but students say they are concerned about alerts they are receiving during critical moments.
“See, that’s the problem. A lot of people see the boy cried wolf, so just say if there are a lot of things going on, and there are a lot of active shooter calls, everybody is crying wolf,” CSU student Geremiah Rodgers said.
“The next time there’s an active shooter call, we’re probably not going to care.”
Rodgers also said that he would like more details about the specific situation when alerts go out.
A Tweet went out on Monday night from the University’s Emergency Alert System warning students to “run, hide and fight” because of an active shooter. The Tweet was later deleted and followed up with an announcement of the university being under lockdown.
Dr. D’Angelo Taylor, Vice President for Student Affairs, said that the university received a call at approximately 7 p.m. on Sept. 26, which caused the university to activate their alert system.
The university posted a Tweet at 8:15 p.m. warning of an armed individual on campus, instructing students to shelter in place until further notice.
“From that point, we began to search campus community, to ensure everything was safe,” Taylor said.
“Shortly after 10 p.m. or so we were able to deem our campus was safe for students to return to their normal functions.”
A separate active shooter Tweet was posted by the university on June 11, sending the campus into lockdown. An investigation showed that there was not an active shooter threat, and someone was arrested for making a false report.
The incident from Monday night remains under investigation.
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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines is exploring electric airplane technology with a company based in Boston.
The airline is interested in using the airplanes for travel between Hawaii's islands, Hawaii News Now reported.
The company called REGENT is designing electric planes called “seagliders” that would each carry up to 100 people.
Hawaiian hasn't committed to purchasing any aircraft but is exploring the possibility. A news release from REGENT said Hawaiian agreed to strategically invest to support the initial design of the company's next-generation aircraft.
Hawaiian is the first airline to partner with the company, which hopes to have its Monarch planes in the air by 2028.
“We look forward to working with REGENT to explore the technology and infrastructure needed to fulfill our vision for convenient, comfortable and environmentally sustainable interisland transportation,” said Avi Mannis, chief marketing and communications officer at Hawaiian Airlines.
REGENT's seagliders fly through the air close to the water's surface. The company said the planes will service routes up to 180 miles (290 kilometers) with existing battery technology and routes up to 500 miles (800 kilometers) with next-generation batteries. The company said its planes will fly at the speed of an airplane but have the operating cost of boats and will use existing dock infrastructure. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Hawaiian-Airlines-exploring-electric-airplane-17169317.php | 2022-05-12 23:46:59 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Hawaiian-Airlines-exploring-electric-airplane-17169317.php |
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Record rainfall Friday trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed all roads and stranded hundreds of visitors and workers.
There were no immediate reports of injuries but roughly 60 vehicles were buried in mud and debris and about 500 visitors and 500 park workers were stuck inside the park, officials said.
The park near the California-Nevada state line received 1.46 inches (3.71 centimeters) of rain at the Furnace Creek area. That’s about 75% of what the area typically gets in a year and more than has ever been recorded for the entire month of August.
Since 1936, the only single day with more rain was April 15, 1988, when 1.47 inches (3.73 centimeters) fell, park officials said.
“Entire trees and boulders were washing down,” said John Sirlin, a photographer for an Arizona-based adventure company who witnessed the flooding as he perched on a hillside boulder where he was trying to take pictures of lightning as the storm approached.
“The noise from some of the rocks coming down the mountain was just incredible,” he said in a phone interview Friday afternoon.
Park officials didn’t immediately respond to requests for an update Friday night.
The storm followed another major flooding event earlier this week at the park 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas. Some roads were closed Monday after they were inundated with mud and debris from flash floods that also hit western Nevada and northern Arizona hard.
Friday’s rain started around 2 a.m., according to Sirlin, who lives in Chandler, Arizona, and has been visiting the park since 2016.
“It was more extreme than anything I’ve seen there,” said Sirlin, the lead guide for Incredible Weather Adventures who started chasing storms in Minnesota and the high plains in the 1990s.
“A lot of washes were flowing several feet deep. There are rocks probably 3 or 4 feet covering the road,” he said.
Sirlin said it took him about 6 hours to drive about 35 miles (56 kilometers) out of the park from near the Inn at Death Valley.
“There were at least two dozen cars that got smashed and stuck in there,” he said, adding that he didn’t see anyone injured “or any high water rescues.”
During Friday’s rainstorms, the “flood waters pushed dumpster containers into parked cars, which caused cars to collide into one another. Additionally, many facilities are flooded including hotel rooms and business offices,” the park statement said.
A water system that provides it for park residents and offices also failed after a line broke that was being repaired, the statement said.
A flash flood warning for the park and surrounding area expired at 12:45 p.m., Friday but a flood advisory remained in effect into the evening, the National Weather Service said.
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Smart Grid Products Surpasses 1.5 Million Real-Time Energy Grid Dispatches, Based on a Suite of 13 Granted or Pending Patents Deployed Worldwide
OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Built on a comprehensive IP portfolio, BluWave-ai's suite of grid and fleet optimization products are being used both in live networks and offline simulations worldwide. The IP portfolio is the culmination of four years of strategic research and development focusing on key areas of energy transition technology. The company patents cover state-of-the-art grid optimization, renewable energy prediction, electric vehicle fleet energy management, and real-time control systems. The resulting technology will accelerate the path to future net-zero communities, electricity system operators, and transportation networks, as large-scale adoption of solar, wind, and Electric Vehicles (EVs) transform our economies worldwide.
"We have worked diligently in the past few years to build a strong IP portfolio at the intersection of energy systems optimization, machine learning, and software development. Our patents target key strategic areas of BluWave-ai's technology, including our hierarchical cloud-based platform, energy predictor, grid optimizer, and EV orchestrator," said Mostafa Farrokhabadi, Vice President of Technology at BluWave-ai. "We have achieved a 100% success rate for pending applications progressing to issued patents, a rate considerably higher than average; this success is a testament to the strength of our innovative platform and our grasp of crucial technology in the smart grid and transportation electrification domains."
BluWave-ai's growing IP portfolio consists of three granted and seven pending US patents, as well as three continuations, all of which protect the company's cutting-edge technology in three main areas:
- cloud-based distributed energy IoT platform
- energy forecasting
- energy optimization
These key ingredients form the backbone of the company's major product lines: Smart Grid OptimizationTM, EV EverywhereTM, and EV Fleet OrchestratorTM.
"Our patent portfolio has been strategically curated from day one, and will allow BluWave-ai customers and partners to build decarbonized systems," said Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai. "After our Freedom-to-operate investigation identified a relative greenfield in the prior art, we successfully embarked upon an ambitious invention filing strategy with the USPTO to underpin and support our smart grid deployed products, which were used for the first ever AI enabled energy market dispatches in the Canadian and Indian markets going back to 2018 and 2020 respectively."
BluWave-ai's IP rights include the following issued patents and pending patent applications:
- US Pat. 1170456: Systems and Methods for an Enhanced Energy Grid System
- US Pat. 1133676: System and Methods for Fluctuating Renewable Energy-Battery Optimization to Improve Battery Life-Time
- US Pat. 1267362: Systems and Methods for Adaptive Optimization of Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging
- US appl. 17/102,480: System and Methods for Data-Driven Energy Management of Mixed Vehicle Fleet with no Historical Electric Vehicle Data
- US appl. 16/548,072: System and Methods for Hyper Short-Term Wind Power Prediction Using Real-Time Wind Parameter Measurements
- US appl. 17/039,015: Systems and Methods for Efficient Charging of Energy Storage Systems
- US appl. 62/876,214: Systems and Methods for Distributed Hierarchical Artificial Intelligence in Smart Grids
- US appl. 17/371,398: Systems and Methods for Accelerated Optimization of Data-Driven Energy Management Systems
- US appl. 17/528,830: Systems and Methods for Dynamic Tuning of Controllers in Power Grids
- US appl. 63/283,262: System and Methods for Phantom Diagnostic Metering of Energy Systems
"BLG is proud to work with this exciting, dynamic Canadian success story, assisting BluWave-ai to build a robust and diverse IP portfolio, to mine and protect their multiple innovations, to increase their shareholder value, and to open up new opportunities nationally and overseas'" said Carina De Pellegrin, Senior Technology Counsel at BLG LLP. "BluWave's strong and growing patent portfolio is a validation of its cutting-edge technology. We look forward to expanding our collaboration with BluWave-ai, as the company ushers in a new era of energy transition and transportation electrification."
The BluWave-ai technology team has also identified four key strategic areas within which to further extend the patent rights portfolio by the end of 2022, focused primarily on transportation electrification and automated data platforms.
This builds off the IP instantiated in the company products that have exceeded in excess of 1.5 million discrete real-time energy market dispatches for wind, solar, load and battery optimization.
BluWave-ai is open to discussing strategic opportunities for licensing and cross-licensing its IP portfolio to select customers, partners, research labs and universities.
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BluWave-ai is focused on driving the proliferation of renewable energy and electric transportation worldwide. Our solutions apply artificial intelligence (AI) cloud software to optimize the cost, carbon footprint and reliability of different energy sources, both renewable and non-renewable, in real-time. This lets our customers – utilities, fleet operators and electricity system operators to improve their energy-related decision making in planning and in live systems to decrease costs and carbon footprint. Every day our employees come to BluWave-ai with the mission to decarbonize the planet by using hardware assets more efficiently with AI software while we build the world's premier renewable energy and transport electrification AI company based in Canada.
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WELLESLEY, Mass. and BOSTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life and the Boston Celtics are closing out another year of #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes with a $155,000 donation to the YMCA of Greater Boston's Healthy Habits program. Every November, which is Diabetes Awareness Month, Sun Life donates $1,000 for each Celtics dunk, matched by the Celtics Shamrock Foundation up to $25,000. Through weekly polls on Twitter, fans vote on their favorite dunk of the week, culminating with a final Twitter vote for 'Dunk of the Month.' Each Twitter vote generates a $1 donation, while 'Dunk of the Month' votes generate $5. This year, the honor went to Jayson Tatum from the November 2 game against Cleveland.
Tatum led the team's whopping 60 dunks in November with 17 of his own, while Luke Kornet got 16. With 60 dunks and 6,898 Twitter votes throughout the month, #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes raised $105,000 for the Y. Sun Life is also providing an additional $50,000 development grant to support the Y's efforts to expand the Healthy Habits program to children. Healthy Habits teaches lifestyle and nutrition habits, helping participants avoid a type 2 diabetes diagnosis and live healthier lives.
"We are thrilled to continue supporting the YMCA of Greater Boston's Healthy Habits program, including providing additional resources to help the Y expand the program to children," said Neil Haynes, senior vice president and CFO of Sun Life U.S., and board member of the YMCA of Greater Boston. "The Y knows how important it is to teach these lifestyle habits young, and we're lucky to have a partner like the Boston Celtics, who inspire so many young fans around New England and set an example for health, fitness, and discipline."
At Friday night's game against the Heat, representatives from the Celtics organization, Sun Life, and the YMCA of Greater Boston met at center court during half-time to present the Y with the giant check.
"Through this campaign, we are able to showcase the value of creating habits to sustain a healthy lifestyle," said Ted Dalton, Boston Celtics chief partnership officer. "We love teaming up with Sun Life and the YMCA of Greater Boston each year to raise awareness and funding for an important cause."
The YMCA of Greater Boston's Healthy Habits program is a 10-week intensive course for adults at risk for or living with diabetes. The program provides participants with the tools and support they need to establish and maintain the foundational habits for living a healthy lifestyle. With Sun Life's support, the YMCA will be embarking on a development process with the goal of expanding the program to reach children. This builds on Sun Life's and the Celtics' youth fitness program with the YMCA of Greater Boston, called Fit to Win. This program engages third through sixth graders, challenging them with workouts and healthy lifestyle habits, and having them track their results over a 4-week period. The 9th annual Fit to Win program will begin in early 2023.
"We are so fortunate to have wonderful partners like Sun Life and the Celtics, two organizations working to help improve health and wellness in the Greater Boston community," said David Shapiro, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston. "Continuing and broadening our Healthy Habits program ensures more people, especially children, have the opportunity to learn life skills that will help them stay healthy and active."
Since the beginning of #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes, Sun Life and the Celtics have raised more than $800,000 for the YMCA of Greater Boston's diabetes education programming. Globally, Sun Life has donated more than $34 million to support diabetes causes, and has given over $3.8 million in the U.S.
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Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2022, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.27 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
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In the United States, Sun Life is one of the largest group benefits providers, serving more than 55,000 employers in small, medium and large workplaces across the country. Sun Life's broad portfolio of insurance products and services in the U.S. includes disability, absence management, life, dental, vision, voluntary and medical stop-loss. Sun Life and its affiliates in asset management businesses in the U.S. employ approximately 8,000 people. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com/us.
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Cochise County Attorney arrested for driving under the influence
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - According to the Sierra Vista Police Department, Cochise County Attorney Brian Mcintyre was arrested without incident for suspicion of driving under the influence around 2:20 a.m. Saturday.
Officials said he was transported to SVPD where a breathalyzer test was completed. Mcintyre had a blood alcohol content of 0.210, which is more than twice the legal limit of 0.08.
SVPD said the attorney was cited for super extreme DUI and released with a court date.
“For 18 years I have done my best to ensure that choices have consequences,” said McIntyre in a written statement. “My choices will also have consequences and the matters will be handled by an outside prosecution entity and most likely an out-of-county judge.”
“As disappointed as I am in myself, it is the looks of disappointment from the professionals who had to do their duty last evening due to my choices that will live with me the longest,” he said. “No one is above the law, including me.”
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When American children miss their developmental milestones — for example, not walking or talking within the usual time frame — safety nets are supposed to be there to catch them, from physical therapy to speech and language support to school counselors.
To understand just how ragged these systems have become, it helps to imagine a child born in October 2019. As the pandemic descends, his parents decide it is safer not to enroll him in day care at three months old, where a teacher might notice he isn’t vocalizing. Starting at six months, this baby’s well visits take place over Zoom, where his pediatrician can’t detect the boy’s muscle weakness.
As a result, our hypothetical child becomes one of the estimated 63,000 children who don’t get the help they need in 2020 when the number of kids served by early intervention drops by 15 percent. These state-administered programs are supposed to get infants and toddlers evaluated for developmental delays and provide services that might help them catch up to their peers.
Say the young boy starts day care in the spring of 2021, once the adults in his life are vaccinated. His teachers and pediatrician, finally able to assess him in person, refer him for services when he is 18 months old. But, with 2019 and 2020 babies as well as younger children being referred all at once, he’s not going to be seen fast.
Only when this little boy eventually gets evaluated and diagnosed does his family discover that an hourglass has been emptying in the backdrop of their lives.
If this toddler lives in New York, it could take up to a year for him to get therapies that are supposed to start within 30 days of a diagnosis. The Indiana program is so behind that it’s operating under threat of federal sanction.
Every state early-intervention program that responded to a 2022 survey from the IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association said it was short providers, especially speech-language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, and special educators. Programs struggle to hire in these areas because of their low reimbursement rates relative to the fees available in private practice.
All of which means our hypothetical toddler loses out on many hours of therapy during a crucial phase of his development. This matters. The more swiftly children are diagnosed, and the more therapy they receive, the greater their potential gains. Kids in early intervention need fewer services when they start kindergarten; one longitudinal study found that one-third of them were no longer considered to have disabilities at all. For children with autism, there’s evidence that some interventions begun before the age of 3 might be more effective than if started after age 5.
If he’s really unlucky, the boy won’t even have started his therapies before he ages out of the free program at 3 years old.
Schools and doctors should be the next backstop for this little one and his parents. But these institutions are increasingly stretched as they try to make up for interventions that children should have gotten earlier and elsewhere.
For example, he might qualify for early childhood special education. But the quality of the instruction he receives — if he gets it at all — will depend on where he lives. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have reported severe shortages of special education teachers in the past five years; 25 states reported critical shortages five years in a row.
And school might have little to offer as the child tries to manage his social and emotional world, along with other challenges. He’ll be competing with an average of 1,126 other students for the attention of a school psychologist — professionals who ought to have a maximum caseload of 500 children.
Getting treatment outside the school system might be even more daunting. Even before the cataclysm of covid-19, some estimates suggested that the United States needed five times more pediatric psychiatrists than were practicing. So, should our hypothetical boy have a mental health crisis, he might end up in a hospital emergency department for days before a pediatric or adolescent psychiatric bed can be found — if there’s a pediatric unit at his local hospital.
Depending on the boy’s diagnosis, his parents will almost certainly struggle to get him specialist help. There are just 758 doctors board-certified in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, the front-line practice for autism and attention deficit disorders, among other conditions. Together these are estimated to affect 19 million American children.
In a moment of fiscal constraint and widespread burnout, it is tempting to focus on repairing one depleted program or profession at a time. This approach misses the point: If a child falls through the holes in one net, another must be there to catch them quickly. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/06/early-intervention-special-education-psychologist/ | 2023-06-06 11:17:05 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/06/early-intervention-special-education-psychologist/ |
The Army Field Band has been expanding its music genres and now has two rappers in its ranks.
WABE’s Christopher Alston introduces us to the first two rappers in any military musical organization.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.kasu.org/2023-07-28/the-army-field-band-expands-to-rap | 2023-07-28 18:05:20 | 0 | https://www.kasu.org/2023-07-28/the-army-field-band-expands-to-rap |
'I love the challenge': Biking, running or rowing, this 66-year-old Peorian keeps going
PEORIA — Kathy Jones has seen the world, by foot, by bicycle and by kayak.
Not even her bike can keep up with her. She made it back to Peoria a week ago after a 4,000-mile bicycle ride across America.
Her 2007 black and white Trek Madone has not yet shown up through shipping, though.
"It's still out there, somewhere," the 66-year-old Peoria resident and Amboy native said, laughing. "It's taking a break."
Which is something Jones just doesn't do. She has run marathons on seven continents. Won the Illinois state championship in arm-wrestling, then broke her arm in the nationals in Des Moines, Iowa. Claimed the 1979 California state powerlifting championship with a deadlift of 325 pounds in the 132-pound weight class.
Background:Peorian Kathy Jones runs marathon on her seventh continent
And in her spare time — what's that? — she is an accomplished artist who paints and wood-carves animals.
"I like to do everything," Jones said. "Kayak races, marathons, bike treks, all over the U.S. and in different countries from Italy, Kenya, Ecuador, Netherlands, Australia. I plan to kayak across Portugal next year."
Goat soap and a turtle rescue
The Cycle America challenge started nine weeks ago in Everett, Wa., and included rides of about 80 miles per day — she started at 6:30 a.m. and rode until about 5 p.m. — until the course concluded in coastal fishing town Gloucester, Mass.
Vans with riders' clothing and gear followed behind them each day, and each stopping point was set up with indoor or outdoor camping at local schools.
Along the way she rode through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming (several days), South Dakota (length of the state), Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, up into Canada (Ontario and Niagara Falls) and then down into New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.
"It took 9 weeks, kind of a bike version of the Appalachian Trail," Jones said. "There were 51 of us who started on June 20. You had to get to each point no matter what the weather or fatigue was. There were meals at the school waiting for you."
There were riders from all over the world in the group, including Bosnia, Greece, Spain and the United Kingdom.And there were some special stops along the way, too.
"I would stop and pet horses and get pictures of goats," Jones said, laughing. "I was getting a couple selfies with these goats and the farmer invited me over to watch feeding time. He gave me a bar of soap made from goat milk and oatmeal."
She turned around during one stretch to rescue a turtle that had flopped on its back.
"It was tough, but also relaxing, a chance to reflect about your life and think about other things," Jones said. "I was talking to people and hearing about their adventures.
"It was more than just biking. It's seeing the U.S. at a slow, personal pace."
At the starting line
Jones grew up in Amboy and moved to Peoria with her husband, a Navy man, in 1980. They are divorced now. She had a daughter, Erica, who died in 2015.
Jones worked for the government for over 30 years, serving as an executive secretary for the USDA Lab in Peoria, then working at an Army recruiting battalion and later the post office.
She beat cancer four years ago. Her house is full of magnificent wood carvings and paintings of various animals.
More:After nearly half a century, the Steamboat Classic still has plenty of stories to tell
Run, Kathy, run
Jones — or "Kathy with a K" as her fellow bike riders nicknamed her on the bike trail — got into running when she was visiting a friend in Turkey and signed up for a marathon.
"I initially wanted to run marathons in every state in the U.S.," Jones said. "But I thought about it, and it seemed like it would be easier to run a marathon on seven continents."
And she did just that. Her marathons included encounters with zebras and baboons in Kenya. Llama herds in Patagonia.
She ran the Safaricom marathon in Kenya, where officials flew overhead in helicopters to keep lions and cheetahs off the course. They were accompanied by snipers armed with tranquilizers in the event the wildlife tried to join the race.
She ran her first marathon in 1995 and qualified for the Boston Marathon in 2000.
Her final marathon continent was Antarctica. To get to the race on King George Island, she rode in a Russian ice-breaker ship across the Drake Passage.
"There was a penguin at the starting line," Jones said. "Only 100 of us were allowed on the ground at any one time, they were trying to control exposure to disease.
"The course followed along the international research stations, we ran past the Chinese and Russian ones, among others."
More:Kayak races are a go in Eureka
Then 50 mph winds swept in and the race was halted 4 miles from the finish. She got back on the Russian ship and ran 4 miles on a treadmill.
What she loves the most
Jones was putting her kayak in the water near Chillicothe when she paused for this story. She says kayaking is her favorite thing. She once competed in a 340-mile kayak race across Missouri.
There is no real way to train for any of these sports. She does her best to remain mentally and physically fit.
"My friends say they'll get me psychiatric help," Jones said, laughing. "I love the challenge of these things."
Dave Eminian is the Journal Star sports columnist, and covers Bradley men's basketball, the Rivermen and Chiefs. He writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for pjstar.com. He can be reached at 686-3206 or deminian@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @icetimecleve. | https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/recreation/2022/09/01/peorian-adds-4000-mile-bike-trek-to-miles-of-marathons-kayaking/65417663007/ | 2022-09-01 11:24:41 | 0 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/recreation/2022/09/01/peorian-adds-4000-mile-bike-trek-to-miles-of-marathons-kayaking/65417663007/ |
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – The Fresno State football team has a chance to finish the year with a 10-4 record.
The Bulldogs, winners of eight straight games, beat Boise State last Saturday to claim the 2022 Mountain West championship. On Friday, Fresno mayor Jerry Dyer attended practice to make a proclamation, honoring the Bulldogs for the turnaround.
The team went from 1-4 to now 9-4, and, possibly, 10-4 if Fresno State can beat Washington State (7-5) in next Saturday’s LA Bowl.
“From being counted out at 1-4 to having the chance to bring this program ten wins is awesome for us,” said senior defensive back Evan Williams. “The guys are ready for that challenge, too.”
The next test for the Bulldogs is Pac-12 foe Washington State.
Fresno State’s third Pac-12 opponent of the season, Washington State lost its most recent game, 51-33, to Kalen DeBoer’s 12th-ranked Washington Huskies in the Apple Cup.
The Bulldogs and Cougars have only played four times, with the most recent matchup coming in 1994.
“Everybody’s bought in to what we wanted to do this season,” said senior wide receiver Jalen Moreno-Cropper. “We had all our goals in front of us, and we made sure we checked off all the boxes.”
Fresno State is looking for its fourth straight victory in bowl games, and its third bowl game victory under head coach Jeff Tedford. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/bulldog-sports/mayor-dyer-attends-fresno-state-football-practice-as-bulldogs-prep-for-la-bowl/ | 2022-12-10 01:30:59 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/bulldog-sports/mayor-dyer-attends-fresno-state-football-practice-as-bulldogs-prep-for-la-bowl/ |
Alabama is among sixteen other states who want to be heard over a DOJ lawsuit against Idaho over its strict abortion ban. The Justice Department sued the Republican-led state of Idaho over that state’s abortion ban set to take effect this Thursday. DOJ says the measure violates a federal law requiring Medicaid-funded hospitals to provide “stabilizing treatment” to patients experiencing medical emergencies. The White House told hospitals that Medicaid requires them to provide abortion services if the life of the pregnant person is at risk. Alabama was joined by Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming in a request to weigh in on the lawsuit. They say, jointly, Washington does not have the power to preempt state law. Hospitals, they contend, can get around the requirement by turning down federal money. | https://www.apr.org/news/2022-08-20/alabama-weighs-in-on-doj-abortion-lawsuit-in-idaho | 2022-08-20 12:07:23 | 1 | https://www.apr.org/news/2022-08-20/alabama-weighs-in-on-doj-abortion-lawsuit-in-idaho |
Case solved: Authorities say mother arrested in 4-year mystery of ‘Baby June’ death
BOYTON BEACH, Fla. (CNN) - Authorities in South Florida say the four-year mystery surrounding a newborn found dead in the ocean near Boynton Beach has been solved.
An off-duty firefighter first spotted the newborn, believed to be less than a week old, floating in the water in June 2018. The baby was given the name “Baby June.”
According to officials, the sheriff’s office retrieved DNA from the baby and uploaded it to a public database.
Authorities said they received a match to a close relative and rebuilt the genetic family tree that led them to the baby’s mother: 29-year-old Arya Singh.
Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg announced Singh’s arrest on Thursday.
“The death of ‘Baby June’ was a terrible tragedy for our community four years ago, and it was compounded by the fact that we could not hold anyone accountable for it right away,” Aronberg said. “But because of the outstanding work of Palm Beach County Sheriff [Ric] Bradshaw, his team, and the cold case team, today is a good day for justice.”
According to the sheriff’s office, Singh said she didn’t realize she was pregnant until she gave birth on a hotel toilet. She thought the baby was stillborn, so she put the baby’s remains in a backpack and dumped it in the Boynton Beach inlet that same night.
Investigators believe the baby was dead when it was placed in the water.
Authorities said they plan to charge Singh with first-degree murder. She is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | https://www.wbtv.com/2022/12/15/case-solved-authorities-say-mother-arrested-4-year-mystery-baby-june-death/ | 2022-12-15 23:41:24 | 1 | https://www.wbtv.com/2022/12/15/case-solved-authorities-say-mother-arrested-4-year-mystery-baby-june-death/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Here are the 20 most popular prime-time television programs for the week of Aug. 22-28, their networks and viewerships, as measured by the Nielsen company:
1. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 6.43 million.
2. “America's Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 6.33 million.
3. “America's Got Talent” (Wednesday), NBC, 5.55 million.
4. “Celebrity Family Feud,” ABC, 4.56 million.
5. “America's Funniest Home Videos,” ABC, 4.08 million.
6. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 4.01 million.
7. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 3.99 million.
8. “Password,” NBC, 3.97 million.
9. “The ”$100,000 Pyramid," ABC, 3.89 million.
10. “FBI,” CBS, 3.74 million.
11. “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 3.53 million.
12. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Monday), Fox News, 3.37 million.
13. “Press Your Luck,” ABC, 3.35 million.
14. “The Bachelorette,” ABC, 3.33 million.
15. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Thursday), Fox News, 3.28 million.
16. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Tuesday), Fox News, 3.26 million.
17. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Wednesday), Fox News, 3.15 million.
18. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 3.13 million.
19. “The Neighborhood,” CBS, 3.05 million.
20. “FBI: International,” CBS, 2.98 million. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/In-quiet-TV-week-60-Minutes-lead-the-Nielsen-17408223.php | 2022-08-30 21:20:25 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/In-quiet-TV-week-60-Minutes-lead-the-Nielsen-17408223.php |
CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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955 FPUS56 KSTO 260733
ZFPSTO
Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Thursday.
CAZ013-262300-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 71 to 86 higher elevations...
84 to 91 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 46 to 61 higher elevations...55 to
63 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs 75 to 90 higher elevations...
88 to 94 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 48 to 63 higher elevations...58 to
65 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 91 higher elevations...89 to
95 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 64.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 76 to 91.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 45 to 60. Highs 73 to
88.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 53. Highs
64 to 79.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Colder. Lows 36 to 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 53 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 89 61 93 / 0 0 0
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CAZ014-262300-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 66 to 79 higher elevations...
77 to 82 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 41 to 50. Prevailing north winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 83 higher elevations...
80 to 85 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 51. Prevailing northeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 85 higher elevations...83 to
88 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 44 to 53.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 74 to 86.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 42 to 50. Highs 70 to
85.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 44. Highs
62 to 77.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
rain showers. Lows 32 to 41. Highs 52 to 67.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 80 45 83 / 0 0 0
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CAZ015-262300-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 86 to 91. North winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 63. Light winds becoming north
around 10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 90 to 96. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 60 to 66. North winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. North winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 63.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 88 to 94.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 59. Highs 84 to
94.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around
52. Highs 76 to 86.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 72.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 90 58 94 / 0 0 0
RED BLUFF 91 59 95 / 0 0 0
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CAZ016-262300-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 91. Northwest winds around
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 63. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 94. North winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 65. Northeast winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 59 to 65.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 90 to 95.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows around 59. Highs 85 to
95.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Clear. Lows around 52. Highs 77 to 87.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs
68 to 78.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 90 58 93 / 0 0 0
OROVILLE 89 58 91 / 0 0 0
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 87 56 90 / 0 0 0
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=
CAZ017-262300-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 90. North winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 60. North winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 93. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 62. West winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the south around 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 93. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 55 to 61.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 88 to 94.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 60.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 81 to 89. Lows 50 to 60.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 77.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 49. Highs
66 to 76.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 89 57 91 / 0 0 0
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 88 56 91 / 0 0 0
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CAZ018-262300-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 83 to 89. West winds around 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows around 55. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Near the bay, mostly cloudy in the morning
then clearing. Highs 86 to 92. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 60. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 92. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 52 to 58.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 84 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 57.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 84.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 75.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 49. Highs
67 to 73.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 90 54 92 / 0 0 0
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=
CAZ019-262300-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 88. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 62. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 92. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 64. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 86 to 93. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 65.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 87 to 94.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 56 to 62. Highs 82 to
92.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows 47 to 53.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 67 to 77.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 52. Highs
65 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 88 56 92 / 0 0 0
MODESTO 87 58 92 / 0 0 0
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=
CAZ063-262300-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 81 higher elevations...82 to
88 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 64 higher elevations...59 to
65 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, warmer. Highs 70 to 85 higher elevations...
86 to 91 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds 5 to 15 mph
shifting to the northeast in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 50 to 64 higher elevations...61 to
67 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 86 higher elevations...86 to
92 lower elevations. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph shifting
to the east in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 51 to 66.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 73 to 88.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 46 to 61. Highs 69 to
84.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 51.
Highs 60 to 75.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 49 to 64.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 73 56 76 / 0 0 0
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CAZ066-262300-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 76 to 88. Prevailing northeast winds
5 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 54 to 64. Prevailing north winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 79 to 91. Prevailing northeast
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Prevailing northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 93. Prevailing east winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 66.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 91.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 54 to 62. Highs 76 to
91.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. Highs
67 to 82.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 42 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 57 to 69.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 80 61 84 / 0 0 0
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CAZ067-262300-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 85. Prevailing east winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 53 to 59. Prevailing northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 88. Prevailing east winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 56 to 62. Prevailing northwest
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 90. Prevailing east winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 57 to 63.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 56 to 62.
.SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 77 to 85. Lows 47 to 62.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 73.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 49.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 58 to 68.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 79 54 81 / 0 0 0
JACKSON 80 57 84 / 0 0 0
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CAZ068-262300-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
1233 AM PDT Wed Apr 26 2023
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 59 to 74 higher elevations...
67 to 82 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph
with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 55. Prevailing northeast winds up to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 62 to 77 higher
elevations...70 to 85 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up
to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 38 to 53 higher elevations...43 to
58 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 79 higher elevations...72 to
86 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds 5 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 43 to 58.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 68 to 83.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 56.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 78.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 47. Highs
58 to 73.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
rain and snow showers. Lows 28 to 43. Highs 48 to 63.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 84 44 88 / 0 0 0
CHESTER 78 38 80 / 0 0 0
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CAZ069-262300-
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As French chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud puts it, “Kitchens should be designed around what’s truly important — fun, food, and life.”
Kitchens now might not play the center-of-everything roles that they did during the early days of the pandemic. But even if you're spending more time away, you’ll likely have become a little more attached and invested in the kitchen than you were in 2019.
Some of what's new in kitchen design and outfitting:
COOKING WITH COLOR
For a few years now, the monotone, all-white kitchen has been popular, with Instagram feeds full of white-and-cream cabinetry and pale woods. It looked clean, and like it meant business – a culinary clinic, if you will, and a far cry from the mid-2000s combo of cherry cabinets and granite counters.
But there's a shift. The standard, nickel-plated hardware in a white kitchen might now be replaced with matte black and brass, or knobs and faucets in bright hues.
Whites are getting creamier, less cool. You’ll see woods, vegan leather and rattan as textural elements to warm things up.
“The classic all-white kitchen is as relevant as it ever was, but there’s a new need and demand for color,” says Bob Bakes, co-founder and head of design for Bakes & Kropp, a kitchen design and custom cabinetry firm in New York City.
He's recently used sky blue, stone gray and a red called geranium on kitchen projects, and a glossy black in a butler’s pantry.
Betty Brandolino, founder and creative director of Fresh Twist Studio in Elmhurst, Illinois, sees a similar move toward color. “White isn’t out, but we are implementing painted or natural wood islands as opposed to an all-white kitchen,” she says.
Some clients are asking for entire kitchens with painted cabinets, she says: “Green has been the color of choice, ranging from sage to olive and even a brighter green.”
KITCHENS WITH PERSONALITY
“I’m excited to see that people are becoming more experimental in their design choices, from mixing metals to integrating a variety of textures,” Bakes says.
Lighting is one way to bring personality and modernity to kitchens. Recessed can lights are still with us, but there's now a lot of statement lighting, too: a row of pendants or a supersize fixture over an island, for example.
While subway tile still dominates backsplashes, some are tweaking how it’s used. “For example, applying them in unexpected patterns such as vertically instead of horizontally, and stacked instead of staggered,” Erin Davis, a designer in Portland, Oregon, noted on the real estate platform Homelight,
Big sections of ceramic tile are also popular. New tech has allowed makers to make large but thinner, lighter slabs that are easier to work with. And fewer grout lines mean they’re easier to clean.
Bring personality to the backsplash with patterned and textured tile; there are florals, geometrics, metallics and mural tiles that make an artsy background. And you don’t need to buy a lot – create a feature wall on the back of an island, around an office nook, or intersperse custom art tiles with regular ones. Some designers are carrying the tile from the wall down across the floor, for an eye-catching look.
OPEN PLAN, CLOSED PANS
The pandemic made us choose sides when it comes to kitchen layouts. You either embraced an open plan, where everyone could easily interact, or you were grateful for your closed-room kitchen, where some could cook without disturbing others who were studying or on Zoom calls.
“We’re still seeing a desire for open floor plans,” Bakes says. “I don’t think the need to separate the kitchen is making a return quite yet.”
But there are tweaks to the open plan. One example is butler’s pantries – an adjunct space to the main kitchen where mess-making can take place and gear stowed.
“We’re designing more hidden pantries for appliances like toaster ovens, mixers and extra dishes,” Brandolino notes. “This also allows us to incorporate more open shelving and less overhead cabinetry, which is a trend we’ll see more of in the coming year.”
Mary Maydan, principal at Maydan Architects in Palo Alto, California, says minimalist islands are a hot look.
“They aren’t a new trend, but they are becoming even more sleek. New technologies and hardware enable us to design islands that look exceptionally clean and sleek. And with this new hardware, we can have large doors that conceal parts of the kitchen like counters, appliances and even kitchen island seats. The look is continuous and homogeneous.”
MATERIAL MIX
Houzz’s 2022 kitchen trends report noted that homeowners were willing to splurge on countertops, with quartz and porcelain expected to be favorite materials. Engineered quartz combines natural stone and resins to make a strong, impact-resistant material. And porcelain can’t be scratched, burned or stained. Both can be made to mimic marble, granite, onyx and other stones.
We’re seeing lighter woods like oak and maple, dark walnut, and even plywood, used as full cabinetry and as accents. What’s especially new are the finishes (most are matte) and the mix of materials: wood with painted glass, buffed metal, ceramic.
New York designer Leyden Lewis paired sleek, back-painted glass walls with a floor of rustic, reclaimed wood in a Manhattan galley kitchen. INC Design studio installed an all-steel kitchen cabinet suite from Poliform in a Tribeca apartment, then softened the look with marble countertops.
CONNECTIVITY
Tech continues to move into the kitchen. Samsung’s Family Hub, for instance, puts a five-screen smart display on the fridge. There’s a cooking screen for shopping lists and recipes, an entertainment screen, a smart home screen, a digital calendar/pinboard and one screen you can customize.
LG’s Instaview feature lets you tap in the fridge door to see what’s inside.
App-enabled smaller appliances include slow cookers, blenders and countertop ovens.
Motion-sensitive touchless faucets have been on the market for a few years. If you want to take it up a notch, there are “smart” faucets too.
With Delta’s voice-activated faucet, for example, you can turn it on and fill to a specific quantity. Kohler’s voice-activated faucets link to an app that also monitors water usage and lets you know if you left the taps on.
“You have to look at it with a little humor," says Maydan. "You consult with the faucet about the water temperature and you discuss the food ingredients with the fridge. You definitely have company when cooking in today’s kitchen!” | https://www.sfchronicle.com/living/article/The-heart-of-the-home-gets-new-color-cubbies-17164744.php | 2022-05-11 14:11:26 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/living/article/The-heart-of-the-home-gets-new-color-cubbies-17164744.php |
Which mold test kit is best?
When it comes to mold, you don’t want to take any chances — especially if you suspect a mold outbreak within your home. Part of the difficulty in identifying and ultimately doing away with mold is understanding where it’s coming from since it can live and travel through vents, into walls and in other hard-to-reach areas.
While it can be intimidating to decide which mold test kit to go with, the Mold Inspection Network DIY Mold Test Kit is a solid choice for at-home testing.
What to know before you buy a mold test kit
Types of mold test kits
The best mold test kit is the one that best suits your needs — leaving a wide range of options. Typically, mold test kits come in a few different common varieties: a tape or surface strip test; a visual swab sample test for clearly damp or moldy areas; chemical strips that can help identify certain types of mold; or a petri dish plate collection.
Mold test kit sample type
Depending on your budget, time constraints and other needs, it’s important to consider which mold test kit is best for your particular circumstances, whether this means an at-home test, a lab results test, an air-quality professional or a combination of all three. In general, mold test kits tend to fall into three categories when it comes to sample types, including air check tests, instant chemical tests and settling plate tests, which use the aforementioned petri dish model to collect samples.
Lab vs. no-lab mold test kits
Another important factor to consider when buying a mold test kit is whether or not you want to send your sample into a lab for results. While this can help confirm or identify the presence of a larger number of mold types than a typical at-home-only test may be able to, it also may take a longer period of time to await results, and it often includes extra fees.
What to look for in a quality mold test kit
Number of identifiable mold types
Tthe best mold test kits will identify the widest range of mold types, making this the most important factor to consider when choosing between different mold kits. Some buyers have found that certain mold test kits do not identify the specific type of mold in their home or space, and they either had to await secondary lab results or have the space tested by an air-quality professional. In either case, this can usually be avoided by spending a little extra to buy a test kit that covers a higher number of identifiable mold types.
Preferred mold test kit type
Different mold test kit types feature varying levels of reliability, so it’s basically up to the user to choose those that are more accurate than others. While an air-check mold test kit is typically the most reliable, it also tends to be the most expensive type of at-home mold test. Others, like chemical strips and swabs, tend to be a little less reliable, so they often include the aid of a lab results program.
How long results take
If you’re on a time crunch, you may not have time to wait for lab results or at-home results that need to incubate in a petri dish. Instead, it may be best to either hire a professional or to purchase a mold test kit that includes instant or fairly swift results.
How much you can expect to spend on a mold test kit
Those on a serious budget can find mold test kits for as cheap as $9; others may range between $10-$100 and sometimes more if you decide to hire an air-quality expert.
Mold test kit FAQ
Are mold test kits good for testing after repairs are made?
A. Yes. In fact, many professionals recommend following up mold repairs with a cheap mold test every so often to ensure the problem hasn’t come back. If the results come back positive after repairs, it may be a good idea to reach out to the person that made the repairs or another professional who can help you identify the mold.
Do mold test kits work?
A. In most cases, mold test kits do work. However, it is important to assess just what your needs are when dealing with potentially moldy areas and to make sure you get a test kit that will identify the type of mold you think you may have.
What’s the best mold test kit to buy?
Top mold test kit
Mold Inspection Network DIY Mold Test Kit With Lab Analysis and Expert Consultation
What you need to know: This kit has three separate surface mold tests included and an easy-to-follow instruction booklet and start guide. Lab results are included with the price of the kit.
What you’ll love: This mold test kit tests for a wide range of mold types, and lab results don’t take long to be returned. Buyers can also call the company to ask questions during the process.
What you should consider: Buyers must pay their own shipping costs when sending strips into the lab.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top mold test kit for the money
Mold Armor FG500 Do It Yourself Mold Test Kit
What you need to know: This mold test kit comes at an excellent price point and can be purchased in two, three or four packs for those who want to stock up.
What you’ll love: With three different mold test types, including an indoor air quality test, an A/C sampling test and a surface strip test kit, Mold Armor takes just 48 hours to detect a number of mold types. This mold test kit also includes a lab for results verification.
What you should consider: It costs extra to use the lab results feature, although it’s more accurate and easier to understand than the at-home testing methods.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Healthful Home 5-Minute At-Home Mold Test Kit
What you need to know: For those who don’t want to involve a mold lab, this five-minute mold test kit can test for up to 32 mold types.
What you’ll love: Many users didn’t want to have to wait for lab results to be returned via mail, so this mold test kit fills an important need for those who want to be able to test from home. This mold test kit also comes at a good price point.
What you should consider: Some buyers later found mold types that weren’t covered in this test kit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BENTONVILLE -- A Louisiana man was ordered not to have contact with any animals after admitting to hitting his best friend -- his dog.
Jacob Roberts, 31, of Farmerville, La., pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of possession of firearms by certain persons and cruelty to animals. The plea was under an agreement Jay Saxton, Roberts' attorney, reached with Tyler Dunn, deputy prosecutor.
Roberts was arrested Jan. 1.
Rogers police received a call concerning a man beating his dog in a parking spot at the Walmart Supercenter on Walnut Street, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Police made a traffic stop and Roberts admitted to throwing his dog into the car, according to the affidavit.
Roberts was later overheard by a deputy at the Benton County Jail saying, "I shouldn't have spanked my dog like that, he didn't deserve it, he's so sweet," according to the affidavit.
Roberts told Benton County Circuit Judge Robin Green he had spanked his dog.
The judge told Roberts he should not plead guilty to the cruelty charge if he's not guilty of the crime.
Roberts described his actions toward his dog as unjust and said he hit his dog pretty hard. He said he felt worse about the cruelty charge than he did about the weapon charges.
"That's what kills me," he said. "My dog was my best friend."
The plea agreement called for Roberts not to have any contact with his dog, but Green did not believe that was enough. She would only accept the agreement if it required Roberts not to have contact with any animals. Roberts agreed to the condition.
The judge accepted the plea agreement and Roberts' guilty plea.
Roberts was placed on six years of state supervised probation. He was ordered to serve 106 days in the Benton County Jail, but given credit for the 106 days he'd already served in jail.
Roberts also was ordered to complete an anger management program. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/apr/18/man-admits-to-cruelty-charge-after-incident-with/ | 2023-04-18 16:15:55 | 1 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/apr/18/man-admits-to-cruelty-charge-after-incident-with/ |
An increasingly divided electorate is playing out in a close Congressional race in Washington. A far-right Republican toppled a moderate in the primary and now faces a Democratic small business owner.
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An increasingly divided electorate is playing out in a close Congressional race in Washington. A far-right Republican toppled a moderate in the primary and now faces a Democratic small business owner.
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The Biden administration announces a cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and major consumer technology players on Tuesday launched an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program in place to help consumers choose smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking.
Officials likened the new U.S. Cyber Trust Mark initiative — to be overseen by the Federal Communications Commission, with industry participation voluntary — to the Energy Star program, which rates appliances’ energy efficiency.
“It will allow Americans to confidently identify which internet- and Bluetooth-connected devices are cybersecure,” deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger told reporters in a pre-announcement briefing.
Amazon, Best Buy, Google, LG Electronics USA, Logitech and Samsung are among industry participants.
Devices including baby monitors, home security cameras, fitness trackers, TVs, refrigerators and smart climate control systems that meet the U.S. government’s cybersecurity requirements will bear the “Cyber Trust” label, a shield logo, as early as next year, officials said.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the mark will give consumers “peace of mind” and benefit manufacturers, whose products would need to adhere to criteria set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to qualify.
The FCC was launching a rule-making process to set the standards and seek public comment. Besides carrying logos, participating devices would have QR codes that could be scanned for updated security information.
In a statement, the Consumer Technology Association said consumers could expect to see certification-ready products at the industry’s annual January show, CES 2024, once the FCC adopts final rules. A senior Biden administration official said it was expected that products that qualify for the logo would undergo an annual re-certification.
The Cyber Trust initiative was first announced in October following a meeting between White House and tech industry representatives.
The proliferation of so-called smart — or Internet of Things — devices has coincided with growing cybercrime in which one insecure IoT device can often give a cyberintruder a dangerous foothold on a home network.
An April report from the cybersecurity firm Bitdefender and networking equipment company NetGear, based on their monitoring of smart homes, found that the most vulnerable IoT devices in 2022 were, far and away, smart TVs, followed by smart plugs, routers and digital video recorders.
Providers of numerous smart home devices often don’t update and patch software fast enough to thwart newly emerging malware threats. The Cyber Mark standards are expected to make clear which devices patch vulnerable software in a timely fashion and secure their communications to preserve privacy, officials said. Also important will be informing consumers which devices are equipped to detect intrusions.
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Biden will travel to NATO summit in Spain after final G7 meetings in Germany
By Kate Sullivan, CNN
President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Spain on Tuesday for the start of a NATO summit that is expected to focus heavily on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine after wrapping up final meetings with G7 leaders in Germany.
Biden will meet Tuesday morning with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, President Emmanuel Macron of France and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom on the margins of the G7, which is taking place in Germany’s Bavaria region. The President will then attend the final session of the summit — which is focused on “Multilateral and Digital Order,” according to the White House — and deliver remarks.
The President will travel to Madrid in the afternoon. Leaders attending the NATO summit are expected to endorse a new “Strategic Concept” that outlines the defense alliance’s goals for the next decade. These priorities include “building resilience against transnational threats including cyber and climate” and “deepening partnerships with democratic partners in Europe and Asia in order to strengthen the rules-based international order,” the White House says.
Biden will meet on Tuesday with President Pedro Sánchez of Spain and His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain, according to a schedule provided by the White House. Biden and Sánchez are expected to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss coordination on support for Ukraine as well as combating the global climate crisis, improving global health security and promoting economic prosperity in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.
The President and first lady Jill Biden will then attend a dinner Tuesday evening for leaders attending the NATO summit, which will be hosted by King Felipe VI and Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain.
The summit comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stretches into its fifth month and as the US looks to keep allies united in its support for Ukraine and sustain the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
But it also comes as leaders face the threat of a global recession and the Biden administration grapples with soaring inflation and high prices and interest rates at home. The mounting economic concerns have raised questions about whether the united Western response to the conflict in Ukraine can be sustained in the long term as the war grinds on.
The US assessment of the war increasingly envisions a long and punishing battle in eastern Ukraine that will result in high personnel losses on both sides. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 leaders during a virtual meeting on Monday that he wants the war in Ukraine to end by the end of 2022, according to a source familiar with his remarks.
US and European officials are also eying the summit for potential progress in moving Finland and Sweden’s applications forward to join NATO. The two nations formally applied to be part of the security alliance in May, propelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said it won’t support the bids and has accused the two countries of harboring members of the separatist militant Kurdistan’s Workers Party, also known as PKK, which Turkey views as a terrorist organization.
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters at the G7 summit that the goal ahead of the NATO summit in Madrid was to “create as much positive momentum as we can behind the candidacies of Finland and Sweden,” though he cautioned, “I am not sitting here today suggesting that all issues will be resolved by Madrid.”
The US is also preparing to announce the purchase of an advanced medium-to-long range surface-to-air missile defense system that Ukraine’s president requested. The announcement could come as soon as this week, and comes in addition to the several packages of military assistance the US has provided since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
The US will also be unveiling other new sanctions, including on Russian defense companies and individuals. The leaders have agreed to ban imports of new Russian gold, which is the country’s second largest export after energy.
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100 years ago
Aug. 15, 1922: Nelson Tull, old soldier and longtime DeWitt County resident, died at his Farmer City home. Tull was born in Circleville, Ohio, nearly 85 years ago, and came to Illinois in his young manhood, living near DeWitt. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he returned to his home state and enlisted in the 73rd Ohio regiment. After the war he returned to DeWitt, where he was active in land buying, selling and farming.
75 years ago
Aug. 15, 1947: Marvil Stevens of Clinton collects bees. He starte the rather unusual hobby about a year ago when he discovered by accident that he could work with the honey harvesters without such protection as veils, gloves and other covering, and still have no stings. From then on, hiving swarms of bees that picked unorthodox places for their swarming, such as house or church walls, has been his after-work pastime.
50 years ago
Aug. 15, 1972: A Chestnut gelding named "Our Best Bourbon," owned by Peter Archer of Bloomington and shown by Laurie Anderson of Bloomington, won the American Saddlebred 3-gaited pleasure championship stakes for riders under 17 at the Illinois State Fair Society Horse Show. Anderson, of 34 Country Club Place, also won the national equitation championship. Over 1,000 horses are competing for $80,000 in prize money at the society horse show.
25 years ago
Aug. 15, 1997: About 420 freshmen at Illinois State University will be housed in converted lounges this semester. The overflow is the result of a bigger-than-normal freshman class and the decision by many upperclassmen to remain in residence halls instead of moving off campus. University officials speculate that on-campus living has become more popular in recent years because of the food-court style dining options and overall lower cost.
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By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row.
The four-time champions beat Costa Rica 4-2 Thursday but it wasn’t enough to advance to the round of 16. Japan’s 2-1 victory over Spain allowed both of those teams to advance instead, with the Japanese team at the top of the group.
Playing as defending champions at the last World Cup, Germany also was knocked out in the group stage.
Germany, which lost to Japan in its opening match in Qatar, needed help from the other match in order to advance with a victory at Al Bayt Stadium, but things didn’t go its way. If Spain had beaten Japan, the Germans would have finished second in the group.
It all started so well with Serge Gnabry putting Germany in front against Costa Rica with a 10th-minute header and Spain taking an early lead against Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
Both matches were turned upside down in the second half.
Yeltsin Tejeda evened the score in the 58th minute and Juan Vargas scrambled another in the 70th, putting Costa Rica ahead 2-1 and on target to advance.
But Germany substitute Kai Havertz made it 2-2 three minutes later and then restored Germany’s lead in the 85th. Another substitute, Niclas Füllkrug, added the fourth.
The match was also notable because French referee Stéphanie Frappart became the first women to officiate a men’s World Cup match.
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(WIVB) – Here is what we highlighted Monday on Daytime Buffalo. Kate Glaser from Hope Rises is filling in for Chelsea Lovell as she heads back from the Miss New York pageant. Chelsea was named the first runner-up!
Shanor Electric Showrooms
NOCO Energy joined us to promote Shanor Electric Showrooms. They have locations in Kenmore and Orchard Park.
Eric Jones for Sculpting For Smiles
Eric Jones, Pumpkin Wars Master, joined us to chat about his new nonprofit bringing smiles to children.
Hope Rises with Ronald McDonald House cookie drive
Hope Rises shares the story of a cookie drive that has raised over $29,000.
WNY Thrive LLC for Kaely’s Kindness Foundation
WNY Thrive shared info about their fundraiser this Thursday supporting cancer-related causes.
Chelsea Hotel
Heading up north? The Chelsea Hotel discussed their grand hotel located in downtown Toronto.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Transgender girls in North Carolina would no longer be allowed to play on the school sports teams that align with their gender identity under a proposal that received final legislative approval on Thursday.
The GOP-controlled state House voted 62-43 to send the bill to the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who has little power to block it now that Republicans hold veto-proof majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly. House Republicans were joined by one Democrat — Rep. Michael Wray of Northampton County — in voting for the measure.
Initial votes in the House and Senate indicated any veto from Cooper, a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, would likely be overridden in the final weeks of the session.
At least 22 other states have now banned trans athletes from participating in the school sports consistent with their gender identity. North Carolina, like many other Republican-led state legislatures, could soon push several other bills across the finish line that target trans youth, including a gender-affirming care ban for minors and a requirement that teachers alert a child’s parents of name or pronoun changes.
In response to the bill’s passage, Cooper spokesperson Jordan Monaghan said that “instead of working to invest in our schools and pay our teachers more, Republicans are spending their time on political culture wars that have been proven to cost our state jobs.”
The athletics bill would designate sports by sex assigned at birth. Transgender girls would be unable to participate in girls’ middle school, high school and college sports.
Restrictions would apply to state universities and community colleges, as well as public and some private middle and high schools. They would not apply to intramural college sports, nor would they prevent trans boys from playing on boys’ teams.
Students would also have a right to sue if they are harmed by a trans student violating the restrictions.
Asked repeatedly throughout the legislative process how the gender restrictions would be enforced, bill sponsors did not provide a clear answer.
Bill supporters such as Tami Fitzgerald, executive director of the socially conservative North Carolina Values Coalition, say the legislation is needed to protect the safety and well-being of young female athletes and to preserve scholarship opportunities for them.
“Women and girls who train for countless hours and years in their sports will have a level playing field, and their opportunities will be protected if this legislation becomes law,” she said.
But several legislative Democrats denounced the bill as discrimination disguised as a safety precaution. The restrictions unfairly pick on a small number of students, they argued, noting that only two trans girls had been approved by the state’s high school athletic association to play this year in North Carolina.
“We’re sending a very strong message to a very vulnerable group of young people that says you are different, you’re not allowed to participate,” said Rep. Deb Butler of New Hanover County. “It’s cruel.”
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A federal grand jury has subpoenaed former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone in its investigation into the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, sources with direct knowledge of the matter told ABC News.
The sources told ABC News that attorneys for Cipollone -- like they did with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol -- are expected to engage in negotiations around any appearance, while weighing concerns regarding potential claims of executive privilege.
The move to subpoena Cipollone signals an even more dramatic escalation in the Justice Department's investigation of the Jan. 6 attack than previously known, following appearances by senior members of former Vice President Mike Pence's staff before the grand jury two weeks ago.
Officials with the Justice Department declined to comment when contacted by ABC News.
A representative for Cipollone could not be reached for comment.
Last month, Cipollone spoke to the House Jan. 6 select committee for a lengthy closed-door interview, portions of which have been shown during two of the committee's most recent public hearings.
Cipollone spoke to the committee on a number of topics, including how he wanted then-President Donald Trump to do more to quell the riot on the day of the attack, and how Cabinet secretaries contemplated convening a meeting to discuss Trump's decision-making in the wake of the insurrection.
In videotaped testimony before the Jan. 6 committee, Cipollone made it clear that he wanted Trump to intervene sooner while the attack was underway.
"I was pretty clear there needed to be an immediate and forceful response, statement, public statement, that people need to leave the Capitol now," Cipollone said.
Committee members also questioned Cipollone regarding discussions among members of Trump's Cabinet about invoking the 25th Amendment to possibly remove Trump from office in advance of President Joe Biden's inauguration. | https://abc30.com/capitol-riots-jan-6-trump-pat-cipollone/12095575/ | 2022-08-03 13:52:08 | 0 | https://abc30.com/capitol-riots-jan-6-trump-pat-cipollone/12095575/ |
What's next for the UK? Boris Johnson quits, but not gone yet
Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative Party leader after months of ethics scandals and a party revolt. But he remains Britain’s prime minister — for now — while a successor is chosen.
With British politics in turmoil, here’s a look at what will happen next:
Why is Boris Johnson resigning?
Johnson’s resignation on Thursday comes after he weathered numerous scandals during a tumultuous three years in power in which he brazenly bent and sometimes broke the rules of British politics.
He survived a no-confidence vote last month. But recent revelations that Johnson knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a lawmaker before he promoted the man to a senior position in his government led to Johnson’s resignation.
So is Johnson still prime minister?
Yes, for now.
His resignation, which came after dozens of ministers quit his government in protest, sparks a party contest to replace him as leader. All Conservative lawmakers are eligible to run, and party officials could open the nominations within hours.
After candidates have come forward, Conservative lawmakers vote in a series of elimination rounds. The candidate with the lowest number of votes drops out, and voting continues until there are two contenders left. Depending on the number of candidates, the process could be completed within days.
The final two candidates will be put to a vote of the full party membership across the country — about 180,000 people — by postal ballot. That process is expected to take several weeks, with the exact timetable up to the 1922 Committee that runs party elections.
The winner of the vote will become both Conservative leader and prime minister, without the need for a national election.
Who could become the next prime minister?
Already, the list of likely contenders is long and growing, from recently resigned Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, his successor in that job Nadhim Zahawi, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Attorney General Suella Braverman and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
While a new leader is being chosen, will Boris Johnson remain prime minister?
Johnson has resigned as party leader, but he is still prime minister until his successor is elected.
His predecessor, Theresa May, remained in office for more than a month between announcing her resignation and the selection of Johnson as the new Tory leader.
But many Conservatives say Johnson can’t stay in office — he has simply lost too many ministers through resignations to be able to govern. They are demanding he step down as prime minister and let an interim leader take the reins. If he does that, Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab is a likely caretaker candidate.
What's the likelihood of Johnson leaving before a new party leader is picked?
Johnson shows no signs of going early.
He appointed several new Cabinet ministers on Thursday to replace those he has lost, and said they would “serve as I will until a new leader is in place.”
If party officials press Johnson to quit sooner and he refuses, the chaos engulfing the government could worsen in the short term. Already the government has had to cancel business in Parliament because it has no ministers available to attend.
Gavin Barwell, who served as chief of staff to Prime Minister Theresa May, said “there was a “question whether the PM will be able to lead a caretaker government in the meantime -- will enough ministers agree to serve?”
Former Conservative Prime Minister John Major said letting Johnson stay in office for up to three months “is unwise, and may be unsustainable.”
When is Britain's next national election?
Under Britain’s political rules, the next election must be called by December 2024, with election day five weeks later.
But it could come sooner. Prime ministers with a majority in parliament can call snap elections at will, and Johnson’s successor may want to seek a personal mandate by going to voters not long after being selected.
However, with the backdrop of war in Ukraine and a worsening cost-of-living crisis, they may choose to wait.
Whoever takes over from Johnson will try to rebuild the Conservative Party’s popularity. Johnson led the party to a big parliamentary majority in December 2019, but months of scandal have tarnished both him and the party. Polls suggest that if an election were held now the Conservatives would lose and the opposition Labour Party would form the new government. | https://www.kcra.com/article/whats-next-for-uk-boris-johnson/40549219 | 2022-07-07 23:24:30 | 1 | https://www.kcra.com/article/whats-next-for-uk-boris-johnson/40549219 |
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WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Today on Louisiana Living, Emily Stogner of Experience Ruston joins Ashley Doughty to discuss upcoming events that are taking place in Lincoln Parish.
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Flagler County Memorial Day ceremony scheduled
Flagler County’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, featuring special guest speaker Cecil Hengeveld, Colonel, U.S. Army (retired), a Vietnam War veteran, whose decorations include Legion of Merit, Air Medal with "V" device and 30 oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal and the Pennsylvania Commendation Medal.
“It is an honor and a privilege to have an accomplished veteran like Cecil Hengeveld help us pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service to our country,” said Veterans Service Officer David Lydon.
Hengeveld, following his tour in Vietnam, served as a flight instructor and later joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, receiving a direct commission from warrant officer to second lieutenant. He retired in 1998.
Hengeveld holds a Master Aviator rating with over 7,100 flight hours in rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.
He was the commander of the 1028th Transportation Helicopter Company, Eastern ARNG Aviation Training Site simulator and instruments branch chief and operations and training officer. He served as an aviation staff officer in the State Area Command Headquarters of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Hengeveld has commanded Army Aviation Support Facilities in Washington, PA and the Fort Indiantown Gap.
Hengeveld was appointed Deputy Adjutant General for Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs in 2001 and has since retired.
The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. in front of the Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell.
Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will lead attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Earl Presley will sing the National Anthem. Vince Cautero will once again lead the singing of “God Bless the USA.”
“We will also recognize the loss of Master Sgt. Michael Heiser, a United States Air Force Communications System Operator, who was killed in the terrorist bombing of Khobar Towers, Saudi Arabia in 1996,” Lydon said. “He still has family here in Flagler County.”
The Memorial Day event is sponsored by the Flagler County Commission and the Flagler County Veterans Advisory Council. Veterans and support groups to participate include the following: American Legion Post 115, DAV Chapter 86, Marine Corps League 876, Military Officers Association of America, Flagler County Veterans Service Office, VFW Post 8696, Sons of the American Revolution and the Knights of Columbus 2810 Color Corps. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2022/05/25/flagler-county-memorial-day-ceremony-scheduled/9893427002/ | 2022-05-25 22:00:34 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2022/05/25/flagler-county-memorial-day-ceremony-scheduled/9893427002/ |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Clashes erupted on Monday during an opposition protest in Montenegro reflecting a deep political crisis between the pro-Western and pro-Serb and pro-Russian camps in the small Balkan country that is a member of NATO.
Montenegrin police used pepper spray against hundreds of protesters who threw rocks, bottles and other objects during a demonstration outside the parliament, said a police statement. No one was seriously injured, police said.
The protest was held as lawmakers inside the parliament building voted to strip the country’s pro-Western president of a decisive role in appointing the prime minister. The law was pushed forward by the pro-Serb and pro-Russian majority in the parliament, angering the pro-Western opposition.
The disputed law was passed on Monday by 41 lawmakers in the 80-member parliament.
The U.S. embassy in Podgorica called for calm.
“The United States urges an immediate return to a calm and constructive discourse,” the embassy said on Twitter. “We call on all Montenegrin leaders and citizens to keep talking and find peaceful solutions to political problems.”
Montenegro, a key Western ally in the Balkans, has been paralyzed by a months-long government crisis that has stalled the country’s European Union membership integration process. Montenegro’s government fell in a no confidence vote in August and a political stalemate has persisted since then.
Montenegro’s political crisis has sparked concerns of instability as the war rages in Ukraine. Since it became independent in 2006 from much larger Serbia – Russia’s key ally in Europe – Montenegro has remained deeply divided among pro-Western and pro-Serb and pro-Russia groups.
The latest tensions soared after pro-Western President Milo Djukanovic rejected a nomination from the prime minister from the pro-Serb coalition, citing procedural errors and saying early election should be held instead. Djukanovic’s opponents then responded by changing the laws that give him a key role in appointing the PM.
Djukanovic’s Democratic Party of Socialists on Monday described passing of the law in parliament a “constitutional coup” and pledged to continue with the protests. The party said the crisis in Montenegro has been orchestrated from Serbia’s capital Belgrade. | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-clashes-at-montenegro-protests-amid-political-tension/ | 2022-12-13 11:08:54 | 1 | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-clashes-at-montenegro-protests-amid-political-tension/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – The owner of a restaurant in San Francisco is hoping police can help find a couple of burglars caught on camera. “Noosh,” located in the city’s Pacific Heights neighborhood, was recently hit.
In the early morning hours of Nov. 2, a pair of burglars broke into the restaurant. The hooded thieves popped open the back door and start grabbing whatever they wanted.
“I think anybody having a break-in and having things stolen from you and a violation of your space is not a pleasurable experience,” said owner John Litz.
Litz says the damage and the stolen items cost thousands of dollars to replace. Among the things the burglars targeted were handheld terminals and more than a dozen expensive bottles of liquor, which can be heard rattling in surveillance video as they’re being loaded up into a bag.
“They went for the good stuff,” Litz said. “Personally, it’s a sad state of affairs that people have to stoop to that level. You must be pretty desperate to run the risk of breaking in.”
A miscommunication with the security system kept an alert from going out. Litz believes this was not the burglars’ first job. He says they appeared to be organized and even had a getaway car.
They also made several trips over the course of about three hours, also using e-scooters and a rental bike to make off with stolen items. Morale among staff at Noosh has taken a blow, but they’re working to stay optimistic about the future.
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“Fortunately nobody got hurt. We just got to keep on keeping on. Just gotta keep doing it. There’s no other alternative,” Litz said.
Litz says other restaurants in the area were spared that night, but break-ins are something the neighborhood is aware of. He says if anyone sees anything happening like this to not be hesitant to call police. A report was filed with SFPD. | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/video-pacific-heights-restaurant-burglarized/ | 2022-11-11 08:01:27 | 0 | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/video-pacific-heights-restaurant-burglarized/ |
HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCS Software (PCS), the leading all-in-one, AI transportation management platform for shippers, carriers, brokers and 3PL, announced that Sapphire Gas Solutions (Sapphire) has selected PCS Software for their Shipper TMS (transportation management system) Platform. Sapphire, an industry leader in mobile LNG and CNG service across the United States with over 60 years of experience in natural gas service and transportation, is now using the PCS Shipper TMS to manage planning, dispatch, tendering, and carrier payments for shipments through its private fleet and contract carriers.
PCS Shipper TMS is a cloud-based platform that automates and optimizes inbound and outbound freight across all transportation modes with automated rating, routing, tendering, carrier management, and scheduling. Moving to the PCS platform will enable Sapphire to automate processes from dispatch to invoicing and freight audit, increasing driver utilization, reducing freight spend and accelerating cash flow.
"PCS is excited to welcome Sapphire Gas Solutions to the PCS family and help them to optimize shipment routing and fleet and driver utilization," said Chris Poelma, CEO of PCS. "Our partnership will support Sapphire in reducing freight costs and providing a scalable technology platform for future growth."
Sapphire selected the PCS Shipper TMS following a comprehensive market review process. "The PCS Shipper TMS Platform allows us to bring data from our current manual processes into an automated system to drive efficiency and data integrity," said Pat De Ville, Sapphire's Executive Vice President, Energy Management. "As we adopt the PCS platform across our Energy Management and Field Services divisions, we will have better visibility and insight into our freight and logistics, allowing us to better serve our customers."
PCS Software is an AI transportation management platform leader driving disruptive innovation for mid to large-sized enterprise shippers, carriers, and brokers in the United States and Canada. Cloud-based, API-integrated, PCS Software automates the entire transportation logistics operation via a single, comprehensive solution. Accessible via the web or the companion mobile app, the PCS platform delivers powerful functionality to manage rate and route optimization, mode selection, dispatch/tendering, carrier and fleet management, safety & compliance, freight yard management, settlement/accounting, and more. For more information, please visit www.PCSSoft.com.
Sapphire Gas Solutions is a premier energy management company that provides compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas, and liquefied natural gas solutions to industrial, utility, manufacturing, and other end-use applications across the United States.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday — killing two people, wounding 28 and leaving an extensive crime scene that marred the U.S. holiday weekend, police said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition and more than a dozen were under 18.
The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. when at least two people opened fire at a block party in the Brooklyn Homes area in the southern part of the city, said Richard Worley, Baltimore’s acting police commissioner. No arrests had been made by late afternoon. It wasn’t clear if the shooting was targeted or random, Worley said.
The shooting comes amid gatherings around the country leading up to the July Fourth holiday. Elsewhere, a shooting in Kansas left seven people with gunshot wounds and two more victims hospitalized after being trampled as people rushed out of a nightclub early Sunday morning, police there said.
The violence in Baltimore occurred as federal prosecutors there this week touted their efforts to reduce violent crime in the city. Police have reported nearly 130 homicides and close to 300 shootings so far this year, though that’s down from the same time last year. Authorities have vowed to crack down aggressively on repeat violent offenders.
Nine of Sunday’s victims were taken by ambulance and 20 walked into area hospitals with injuries from the shooting, Worley said. Nine remained hospitalized Sunday afternoon.
The deceased victims were identified as 18-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez and 20-year-old Kylis Fagbemi, police said Sunday. Gonzalez died at the scene, and Fagbemi died at the hospital. The 28 injured ranged in age from 13 to 32, with more than half of them being younger than 18, officials said.
“I want those who are responsible to hear me, and hear me very clearly,” Mayor Brandon Scott said at the scene. “We will not stop until we find you, and we will find you. Until then, I hope that every single breath you take, that you think about the lives that you took, think about the lives that you impacted here tonight.”
Scott asked anyone with information to come forward to help investigators locate the “cowards” who were responsible for the shooting.
Gov. Wes Moore said his “heart breaks for these victims, their families, and the Baltimore community that is coping with the loss.”
“Maryland has had enough of watching gun violence continue to ravage our state and our nation,” Moore said in a statement. “The fact that these horrific shootings continue to take place is abominable. We as a state will continue to do everything we can to prevent senseless acts of violence like the one we saw last night.”
Authorities said the crime scene was extensive and that it took some time for detectives to work it.
Hours after the shooting, a number of officers remained working behind police tape amid densely packed two-story housing blocks. Folding tables and plastic cups were scattered on the street, apparently left behind when people ran from the gunshots.
Lakell Nelson said there had been several false alarms of people mistaking the sounds of fireworks for gunfire earlier in the night while she was at the block party. The actual shooting started as she was getting to her car.
“The shots were just going on and on and on,” she said.
That’s when two young women approached her and said they had been shot, with one woman showing how a bullet had gone through her shorts.
Nelson said she told the women to get in the car, and she sped through red lights to get to the nearest hospital.
“When I pulled up to the door of the hospital, my car was almost getting ready to be inside the hospital, because I was determined to get those babies in that hospital,” Nelson said.
A police union official said in an email Sunday there were no officers specifically assigned to the gathering.
“There were only three officers assigned to the Brooklyn area of Baltimore City’s Southern District. This is a large area, and to police it safely and effectively you need about seven to eight officers per shift,” said Mike Mancuso, president of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3.
Mancuso said about 2,800 officers are needed to effectively police the city, but staffing is down to about 2,100.
Worley said Sunday afternoon that the department hadn’t been aware in advance that the event was happening, and he said organizers hadn’t received a permit. He said that the department would examine its response.
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Ramer reported from Concord, New Hampshire. Kimberlee Kruesi in Nashville, Tennessee, contributed to this report.
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This story was first published on July 2, 2023. It has been updated July 3, 2023, to correct the misspelling of the last name of the woman killed. Her correct name was Aaliyah Gonzalez, not Aaliyah Gonzales. | https://www.wane.com/news/crime/ap-baltimore-police-confirm-officers-are-at-mass-shooting-scene-report-says-there-are-multiple-deaths/ | 2023-07-04 22:27:45 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/crime/ap-baltimore-police-confirm-officers-are-at-mass-shooting-scene-report-says-there-are-multiple-deaths/ |
If you’e looking for a quick and easy way to kickstart your morning by combining caffeine with your breakfast, a coffee smoothie may be the solution.
While it looks just like a frozen coffee, a coffee smoothie actually blends coffee with a breakfast food — like a banana — to give you both a caffeine boost and some nutrition. This coffee smoothie recipe from Cooking Light mixes instant espresso coffee powder with milk, honey and a banana. You can also choose to add a pinch of cinnamon if you’d like.
The coffee smoothie comes together in just a few minutes, and involves simply throwing the ingredients into a blender and blending until smooth.
For a different twist, this morning coffee smoothie recipe from Ambitious Kitchen calls for a banana, plus peanut butter, frozen cauliflower and collagen peptides. The author also suggests adding extra nutrition if you’d like, ranging from chia seeds to oats or avocado.
Another take on the coffee smoothie is this recipe from All The Healthy Things, which uses coffee, almond milk, banana, almond butter and vanilla protein powder for an added protein boost to start your day.
If you’d prefer keeping your coffee and breakfast separate, you may want to stick to an iced coffee instead. Along with simply keeping some cold brew in your fridge and pouring it over ice, you could also try making it by filling an ice cube tray with coffee, then simply popping the cubes into your glass.
If you’re looking for something you’d find at a cafe, give this recipe for dalgona coffee a try. The whipped coffee is created by mixing instant coffee with sugar and water, then spooning it over milk. The simplest recipe uses two tablespoons each of instant coffee, sugar and hot water. Then use either a hand mixer or frother to create the whipped topping and scoop it onto your milk.
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Alex Murdaugh murder jury to hear financial crimes evidence
A judge ruled Monday he will allow jurors to hear evidence that disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was stealing money from his law firm and clients and committing other financial crimes long before his wife and son were killed in 2021.
Prosecutors have said those witnesses are key to their case in Murdaugh's double murder trial to show he was worried his alleged crimes were about to be discovered and that Murdaugh killed his family to get sympathy and buy time to cover up the missing money.
Murdaugh, 54, is standing trial in the shootings of his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, on June 7, 2021, at their Colleton County home. He faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted of murder.
The defense argued that prosecutors want to smear Alex Murdaugh with details of his finances because they have lots of evidence he stole money but none on the killings. Murdaugh's lawyers said it is ridiculous that a lawyer would think scrutiny into his life would be diminished by the brutal deaths of his family.
In explaining his ruling, Judge Clifton Newman said the jury is entitled to consider whether Murdaugh's “apparent desperation” and “dire financial situation” resulted in the killings of his family.
Newman said he didn't think the financial crime evidence alone would persuade the jury to convict Murdaugh of murder.
The decision means jurors over the next several days will hear from witnesses who testified previously before a judge about how Murdaugh secured $4 million in settlements for the family of the longtime Murdaugh housekeeper who died in a fall. He allegedly kept the money for himself.
Other testimony includes the office manager confronting Murdaugh over almost $800,000 in missing law firm fees the day of the killings and how a key hearing in a wrongful death lawsuit that might reveal the true condition of Murdaugh's finances was scheduled for three days after his wife and son were shot. The hearing was cancelled.
Early Monday afternoon, the woman taking care of Alex Murdaugh's mother testified about how he stopped by to visit her the night of the killings. Murdaugh said he found the bodies after seeing his mother, who has dementia.
Shelley Smith testified Monday that was the first time she saw Murdaugh visit his mother during her 8 p.m. at 8 a.m. shift, although during cross-examination the defense brought up a statement Smith previously made to a state agent in which she said Murdaugh has visited late at night before and was the most frequent visitor among his siblings.
Alex Murdaugh stayed about 20 minutes or so, laying beside his mother and holding her hand, Smith said. She didn't notice any blood on him.
Smith also testified that Alex Murdaugh visited nine days after the killings at 6:30 a.m. and was carrying a blue tarp. In their opening statement, prosecutors mentioned a blue rain coat with gunshot residue on it. Defense attorney Jim Griffin spent several minutes getting Smith to say the item was big, like a tarp, not a raincoat.
The defense then asked Judge Newman to prevent any other witnesses from testifying about the raincoat, but Newman initially refused. A state agent testified Monday afternoon that a blue poncho was found in Murdaugh's mother's home by agents looking for a blue tarp three months after the killings.
Before a state agent could testify about whether anything was found on the garment, the defense asked again for the judge to prevent the witness from testifying further. Newman adjourned court without a ruling.
“They have no evidence connecting Mr. Murdaugh to that rain jacket,” Griffin said.
Newman's decision to allow evidence of Alex Murdaugh's possible financial crimes came after hearing from a potential witness Monday — a lawyer representing a family suing Murdaugh over a boat crash killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach in 2019. Alex's son Paul Murdaugh was driving the boat and faced a felony charge of boating under the influence at the time of his death.
When Alex Murdaugh called 911 and first spoke to investigators after his wife and son were killed, he mentioned people who knew Beach being angry with his son.
Beach family attorney Mark Tinsley said Alex Murdaugh and his lawyer were working hard to keep his financial information out of Tinsley's hands when the killings happened.
“Pretty quickly I recognized, the case against Alex, if he was the victim of some vigilante, would in fact be over,” Tinsley said.
He said Murdaugh's lawyer told him Alex Murdaugh was broke, but Tinsley didn't believe it given what appeared to be a successful law practice and his family's generational wealth. He said justice called for damages from Murdaugh because they could not bring Beach back.
“The Beach family stood on the causeway for eight days while their daughter's body was in the water,” Tinsley said. "I don’t know there is any amount of money somebody would willingly take to go through what they went through.” | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/alex-murdaugh-murder-trial-february-6-2023/42781691 | 2023-02-07 01:41:52 | 0 | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/alex-murdaugh-murder-trial-february-6-2023/42781691 |
Officer joins force 40 years after grandfather killed on duty
Published: Jun. 27, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (Gray News) - A fallen police officer’s grandson is carrying on his legacy 40 years after he was killed in the line of duty.
WHIO reports that Officer William Johnson was fatally struck by a drunken driver on State Route 73 on June 27, 1983.
On Tuesday, the Springboro Police Department shared that William Johnson’s grandson William “Billy” Johnson was sworn in as a Springboro police officer this year.
“This tragic story took a remarkable turn this year,” the department said. “He will carry his grandfather’s legacy at the same agency for which William Johnson made the ultimate sacrifice.”
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.
The state Department of Health reports that as of Friday there have been 65 cases of vibrio vulnificus infections and 11 deaths in Florida this year. That compares with 34 cases and 10 deaths reported during all of 2021.
In Lee County, where Ian stormed ashore last month, the health department reports 29 cases this year and four deaths.
Health officials didn’t give a breakdown of how many of the cases were before or after Ian struck.
Lee County health officials earlier this month warned people that the post-hurricane environment — including warm, standing water — could pose a danger from the potentially deadly bacteria.
“Flood waters and standing waters following a hurricane pose many risks, including infectious diseases such as vibrio vulnificus,” the county health department said in a news release Oct. 3 that urged the public to take precautions.
The advisory said that people with open wounds, cuts, or scratches can be exposed to the bacteria through contact with sea water or brackish water. People with open wounds should avoid such water and seek medical care immediately if an infection is apparent. | https://www.wivb.com/news/ap-florida-sees-rise-in-flesh-eating-bacteria-amid-ian-concerns/ | 2022-10-20 11:58:50 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/ap-florida-sees-rise-in-flesh-eating-bacteria-amid-ian-concerns/ |
After storms that hit parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast killed at least 32 people, many of the same communities still reeling from disaster are preparing for more bad weather this week.
"Strong tornadoes and particularly damaging winds are expected. Both afternoon and overnight potential will exist across various regions, including the risk of dangerous nighttime tornadoes," the National Weather Service said.
Areas at the highest level of risk of threatening storms include Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa, as well as parts of Missouri. A second area of "enhanced risk" include St. Louis, Missouri; Madison, Wisconsin; Des Moines, Iowa; as well as Little Rock, Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasts suggest storms may hit mid-afternoon on Tuesday in some areas, with stormy conditions continuing through the early morning on Wednesday.
Just last week, an EF3 tornado tore a "30-mile path of destruction" through central Arkansas, with neighborhoods west of Little Rock suffering the heaviest damage, according to Daniel Breen with KUAR.
Ahead of the storms, affected states warned residents to prepare. In Chicago, where the city is preparing for elections on Tuesday, the city's Board of Elections urged residents to make a plan to vote early to avoid the worst of the storms.
In other parts of the country, a major winter storm is expected across the Dakotas, Wyoming and Utah, with more than 24 inches of snowfall possible starting Monday and lasting through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast. Life-threatening, subzero wind chills are also possible for parts of Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska.
This all comes more than a week after a catastrophic tornado left almost 30 people dead in Mississippi and Alabama.
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Men, morale, munitions: Russia’s Ukraine war faces long slog
BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — From a hideout in a bombed-out house in eastern Ukraine, army commander Mykhailo Strebizh twirls a mortar shell the size of a bowling pin, calling it “aid we got from Europe and America.”
He then turns to a makeshift blackboard — a door with words written on it in chalk -- showing weapon inventories. One line says “NATO” in Cyrillic letters, then a number: 11.
These days, Ukraine’s beleaguered but unbowed forces are doing a lot of counting about the help they’re getting from abroad.
As Russia’s initially botched and broad offensive turns its focus to the eastern Donbas region, the war has entered a new and seemingly more enduring phase. While Russia has kept quiet about its war casualties, Ukrainian authorities say up to 200 of their soldiers are dying each day. Experts say both sides are taking heavy losses.
The United States last week upped the ante with its largest pledge of aid for Ukrainian forces yet — an additional $1 billion in military assistance aimed to help repel or reverse Russian advances.
But experts note that such aid deliveries haven’t kept pace with needs, raising questions about how sustainable the war effort will be — and how defense industries on both sides can continue to feed it.
“We’re moving from peacetime to wartime,” said Francois Heisbourg, a senior adviser at the Paris-based Foundation for Strategic Research think tank. “Peacetime means low production rates, and ramping up the production rate means that you have to first build industrial facilities … This is a defense-industrial challenge which is of a very great magnitude.”
That, in part, explains why Western deliveries of much-ballyhooed support for Ukraine have often fallen short and are slow in coming.
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany last week issued a “Ukraine Support Tracker” that showed the U.S. has delivered about half of its pledged commitments in military support for Ukraine, and Germany about one-third. Poland and Britain had both delivered on much of what they had promised, the report showed.
Earlier this month, Ukraine’s ambassador in Madrid, Serhii Phoreltsev, thanked Spain — which trumpeted shipment of 200 tons of military aid in April — but said the ammunition that was included was only enough for “about two hours of combat.”
Ukrainian filmmaker-turned-fighter Volodymyr Demchenko, tweeted a video of himself expressing gratitude about U.S. firearms: “There is American guns they send to us. It’s nice guns, and 120 bullets to each,” he said, before lamenting: “It’s like 15 minutes of a fight.”
Over the weekend, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned the war could last years, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged more training of Ukrainian troops abroad, the latest sign that friends of Ukraine’s government are digging in for the long haul even as he warned of growing “Ukraine fatigue” in the minds of the public abroad.
Part of the issue is that Ukrainian forces, whose country was once a stalwart member of the Soviet Union, are more familiar with Soviet-era weaponry than NATO equipment. Take artillery: The Western standard is 155mm artillery, while the Russian and Ukrainian forces have traditionally used 152mm stocks.
An untold number of Ukrainians have traveled abroad to get training on the Western-standard kit.
Of the $1 billion pledge from the U.S., only slightly more than one-third of that will be rapid, off-the-shelf deliveries by the Pentagon, and the rest will be available over a longer term. The pledge, which includes 18 howitzers and 36,000 rounds of ammunition for them, addresses Ukraine’s plea for more longer-range weaponry.
That’s far short of what the Ukrainians want — 1,000 155-mm caliber howitzers, 300 multiple-launch rocket systems, 500 tanks, 2,000 armored vehicles and 1,000 drones — as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser Mikhail Podolyak tweeted last week, before the latest big Western pledges.
“What the Ukrainians have got to do is conduct what military people tend to call a counter-battery operation” to respond to Russian artillery fire, said Ben Barry, a former director of the British Army Staff who is senior fellow for land warfare at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. “To do this, you need accurate weapons with a high rate of fire and a range that allows them to keep out of the way of the other side’s artillery.”
“The Ukrainians are saying they don’t have enough long-range rockets to adequately suppress Russian artillery,” he said. “I think they’re probably right.”
Analysts say the Russian military’s big advantage has been its stockpiles of artillery and an expertise in using it, which dates back centuries. Their concentration on the east, and not broader swaths of Ukraine, has allowed them to shorten supply lines that were too long earlier in this war.
Time, on the other hand, is on Ukraine’s side, the experts say: Ukrainian fighters are both motivated and mobilized — all men in the country of 40 million have been called to fight, whereas Russia has so far avoided a call-up of conscripts, which could vastly tilt the war in Russia’s favor, but may not be popular with all Russians.
Experts have noted declining morale on both sides as the standoff, notably in and around the city of Sievierodonetsk in recent weeks, has dented fighting spirit and prompted front-line fighters to question and defy orders from above.
Russia has been targeting stockpiles and supply lines, and hitting them, Russian military chiefs say. Ukrainian authorities have either denied such claims, or said nothing about them: Neither side wants to let on to the other too much about the damage and deaths they are sustaining.
As to how long such fighting could least, analyst Heisbourg admits “that’s a hard one” but sees parallels between Ukraine today and France when Germany invaded in World War I — a population of about 40 million in Ukraine today and France before that war; the invaders neared the capital early on before being pushed back a bit; France had ammunition shortages, just as Ukraine does with artillery today.
A years-long war of attrition is “quite possible,” he said.
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Jamey Keaten reported from Geneva.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Lizzie Mead jokes that her pet goat, Franny the Nanny, was her “questionable life choice pandemic decision.”
Mead and her boyfriend, Chris Babbie, picked up Franny and Franny’s brother, Captain Kidd, in 2021 from a Tucson man with too many goats.
“He was giving them away on Facebook Marketplace,” Mead said. “The guy had nine goats and one was pregnant. He wasn’t allowed to have any more.”
An alternative to your traditional dog, cat or hamster, the hooved duo came home with Mead and Babbie and quickly became part of the family.
“They are so ridiculously cute,” Mead said. “They are very much like having dogs. Ours are leash-trained. We walk them in the neighborhood. Everybody recognizes them.”
The intense bond is what has made the last week so incredibly difficult for the couple. On Tuesday, July 18, Franny disappeared while chewing on weeds in the front yard of Mead and Babbie’s home near North Fourth Avenue and East Speedway.
Franny was gone, her collar was caught on the fence. Mead said they had just ordered microchips for their goats, but they hadn’t come in yet.
Mead said they don’t know if Franny just escaped or was taken.
“(The goats) have gotten into the house before,” Mead said. “They circumvented a gate and got into the dog door. When we got home from work, they were sitting on the couch with the dog.
"We have since Alcatraz'd the yard with several fences."
If she was taken, Mead worries that her abductors will be unfamiliar with how to take care of her.
“Goats will eat anything,” she said. “If somebody found her and threw her in the backyard, and there are oleanders back there, it will kill her.”
Mead and Babbie have posted about Franny on Facebook and have put posters up throughout their neighborhood.
Mead said Franny, a Nigerian dwarf mix, has blue eyes, which may make her easier to identify. She is also loud.
“When she wants her dinner, she yells,” Mead said. “It’s why I have been driving the neighborhood listening for her.”
Mead and Babbie have already received a number of leads, none of which have panned out.
"I drove to Bilby and Park because someone said a man was walking a goat down there," Mead said. "I found the guy at Circle K. He had a goat that wasn't ours and was calling it his dog.
"I said, 'I feel you there. Franny is like my dog, too.' "
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Georgia dad will not be retried in son’s hot car-related death, DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/Gray News) - A district attorney’s office has dismissed charges against a dad who left his 22-month-old son in a hot car while he was at work, resulting in the child’s death.
The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office says it will not be retrying Justin Ross Harris on murder charges related to his son Cooper’s death.
On June 22, 2022, the Supreme Court of Georgia overturned Harris’ murder conviction in connection to his son’s death.
“Although we disagree with the outcome of the majority opinion and agree with the reasoning set forth by the dissenting justices, we are bound by the majority’s decision,” the district attorney’s office said.
“For the last 11 months, the office has conducted a thorough review of the entire case file,” it said. “Crucial motive evidence that was admitted at the first trial in 2016 is no longer available to the state due to the majority decision of the Supreme Court.
“Therefore, after much thought and deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to not retry Justin Ross Harris on the reversed counts of the indictment.”
The office said Harris remains convicted of the remaining counts of the indictment, including criminal attempt to commit sexual exploitation of children and dissemination of harmful material to minors.
Harris left Cooper in his car in June 2014. Harris was supposed to drop his son off at daycare on the way to his job at Home Depot but did not do so.
Cooper was discovered seven hours later in the back seat of his father’s car outside his office in Atlanta. The temperature that day was in the 80s.
Harris claimed it was an accident and blamed sleep deprivation. Prosecutors claimed that Harris wanted to get out of his marriage because he wanted to have sex with as many women as possible. Harris reportedly had exchanged sexual text messages with multiple women on the day his son died. One of the text exchanges was with a 16-year-old.
Harris has not challenged his convictions for the sexual crimes he committed and will continue to serve time for them.
“Barring a decision from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, he will continue to serve his sentence of 12 years on those counts as ordered by the trial court,” the office said.
Harris’ attorneys released the following statement:
“Almost 9 years after the tragic death of Cooper Harris on June 18, 2014, the murder and child cruelty charges against Justin Ross Harris, Cooper’s father, have been dismissed. Cobb County Superior Court Judge Robert Leonard signed an order today which terminates the prosecution of our client. Ross has always accepted the moral responsibility for Cooper’s death. But after all these years of investigation and review, this dismissal of charges confirms that Cooper’s death was unintentional and therefore not a crime.
“We are grateful for the support of Janette Fennell and Amber Rollins of KidsAndCars.org and of Dr. David Diamond for their work preventing hot car deaths. Their guidance helped us understand how Cooper’s death tragically fits the pattern of how children are unintentionally left in cars.
“The statistics are clear - on average, 39 children die in hot cars every year in the U.S. And criminalizing unintentional deaths, like in this case, is not a deterrent to future hot car tragedies. Charging a grieving parent for an unintentional memory failure does nothing to prevent the tragedy from happening to another. In fact, child fatalities from hot cars increased after Ross’ 2016 trial, the most widely reported hot car death case in history. Sadly, 2018 & 2019 were the worst 2 years in history for child hot car deaths with 54 & 53 fatalities respectively.
“This nine-year experience has led us to agree with the advocates at KidsAndCars.org that charging parents like Ross further perpetuates the very common, but false, belief that only bad parents can have a memory failure resulting in a child forgotten in a car.
“Indeed, throughout the course of representing Ross, we have learned that these tragic accidents often happen while the child is in the care of a loving parent. Ross was no different. He deeply loved Cooper. Ross is no doubt relieved at the dismissal of the charges against him, but he is also thankful that today’s dismissal may begin to restore Cooper’s legacy as a child much loved by his parents.”
For the 10th straight year, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is calling for families and caregivers of children to increase awareness of the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles.
This year’s “Look Again” campaign comes just ahead of Memorial Day, and hopes to ensure that families, child care providers, and the public understand how to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke during this time.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has proclaimed May 22-26 as Look Again Week in Georgia.
Nationally, 33 children died from pediatric vehicular heatstroke in 2022 and three have died so far this year, the department said.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-2-3-7, FIREBALL: 3
(five, two, three, seven; FIREBALL: three)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-2-3-7, FIREBALL: 3
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SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xona Space Systems, a pioneer in navigation technologies from Low Earth Orbit (LEO), is excited to announce that they have raised an oversubscribed financing round to accelerate the development of their high-performance commercial satellite navigation network, bringing their total funding to over $25M.
The round was led by First Spark Ventures who is joined by numerous new investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures, SRI Ventures (of SRI International), Velvet Sea Ventures, Gaingels, Airstream Venture Partners, and Space.VC. Existing investors also continue to show firm conviction in Xona's accomplishments and market opportunity with participation from Seraphim Space, Toyota Ventures, 1517 Fund, MaC Venture Capital, and Stellar Ventures.
Xona is focused on the development of Pulsar – a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite navigation system designed to provide resilient and trusted centimeter-level position anywhere on the globe. Within the past year Xona more than doubled their full-time headcount, launched their first orbital mission, and signed agreements with major players across the GPS/GNSS ecosystem such as Hexagon | NovAtel and Spirent Federal.
"What the team has been able to accomplish in the past year is awe inspiring," said Xona CEO Brian Manning. "The massive domain expertise of our supporters in everything from scaling global companies to deep technical knowledge of GNSS is both a validation of our team's capabilities as well as a catalyst that has been instrumental in our growth and speed."
The new capital will accelerate the development of Pulsar through several critical design milestones by expanding the team and building out Xona's new R&D and manufacturing facility in Burlingame, CA to enable more rapid design cycles and prepare for production. Xona's first demonstration mission, Huginn, was successfully launched in May 2022, and their second mission, Muninn, is planned to launch in 2023.
"Xona's approach to GNSS is poised to enable a whole new class of robust & reliable solutions in everything from automotive to drones," said Manish Kothari, Managing Director of First Spark. "This is a technically challenging problem - a problem which the Xona team is uniquely qualified and experienced to address. We are very excited to be part of this journey with them."
Xona's core mission is to enable modern technology to operate safely in any environment, anywhere on Earth. To achieve this in industries such as automotive autonomy, drones, and aerial mobility, precise knowledge of location and time is critical, and it must be robust against sources of potential interference or degradation. This is driving a need for global infrastructure that can support the demands of these applications as they continue to expand in both capability and geography.
"As customer needs evolve, Lockheed Martin Ventures continues to work with companies we believe are on the forefront of emerging technology and that support increasingly resilient, hybrid systems," said Chris Moran, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Ventures. "We invested in Xona so they can continue to develop and build their commercial system to complement the greater Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) architecture."
Xona has been making rapid progress towards launching their commercial GNSS alternative. In less than a year the company has successfully tested the core technology for Pulsar in both simulation and hardware, designed, built, and flown the world's first ever privately funded satellite navigation mission, and grown to over 30 employees, all for under $10 million.
"The world would look very different today without GPS," said Xona CTO Dr. Tyler Reid. "The ubiquitous robust precision that Pulsar can provide has potential to make the same level of global impact, not only in present and emerging markets, but we believe this global high precision can also enable entirely new devices and apps that we haven't even thought of yet."
Xona Space Systems is developing the first ever independent high-performance satellite navigation and timing system designed to meet the needs of intelligent systems. Delivered via a secure, high-power signal from Xona's low Earth orbit satellites, the patent-pending Pulsar™ service aims to enable the next wave of connected technology. Learn more at www.xonaspace.com or follow Xona Space Systems on Twitter @XonaSpace.
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Longtime sports reporter Oree Foster dies, covered Navajo Nation high school teams
Oree Foster, who was a fixture at the 3A North basketball tournaments and at state tournaments for decades, covering high school teams on the Navajo Nation, died Wednesday, his son, Patrick, said.
He was 69.
A graduate of Window Rock High School in Fort Defiance, Foster was a sports reporter for the Gallup Independent and the Navajo Times. After retiring five years ago, he contributed to the Arizona Interscholastic Association's web site, AIA365, with sports stories from the reservation.
"The state of Arizona lost a champion with the tragic death of Oree Foster," Kayenta Monument Valley football coach Bryan Begay said. "Foster touched so many lives, not just on the Navajo reservation, but throughout the Four Corners and the rest of Arizona through his philanthropy.
"He was truly a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace, Oree."
Chinle boys basketball coach Raul Mendoza called Foster an "icon" in the north, who ran the Arizona-New Mexico All-Star Game for more than 40 years to give our "Native athletes exposure for them to get an opportunity to compete at the next level."
Foster had a long stack of college contacts that helped Native Americans get college opportunities to further their education and helped them get off the reservation.
"Oree was a pioneer in his field and had a passion for his job," Mendoza said. "He became a light for the Native athletes in the (3A) North and the nation. Otherwise, the Native athletes would not receive any publicity."
Patrick Foster, 46, said that his father had diabetes. Several years ago, after he had his foot amputated as a result of the condition, Oree was fitted with a prosthetic.
He continued to get around, still making it to the Valley to cover state high school cross country meets and reservation schools or those that border the Navajo Nation, such as Holbrook and Winslow, at the state basketball championships held in Phoenix.
Patrick said last year, his father became seriously ill from COVID and had to be hospitalized for a month in Albuquerque. He was transferred to a long-term facility in Winslow, where he died, Patrick said.
Patrick said his father suffered from dementia along with kidney and heart failure. In the beginning of this high school basketball season, Window Rock honored Oree at the first game, Patrick said.
"We brought him back and he was there," Patrick said. "He was getting around, and, all of a sudden he caught COVID. It was a shock to everybody. Everybody knew him. He was popular."
Window Rock football coach Wilbur Begay called Oree a true "Fighting Scout."
"A great community member of Fort Defiance and Window Rock area," Wilbur Begay said. "I would see him at the post office or grocery store and we would talk sports and maybe crack a joke. A great man. I had much respect for him and his family. Oree donated six football awards every year and you could tell he was very proud to do so. WRHS Football team will remember Oree and his contributions to our program."
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dallas superstar Luka Doncic capped off a historic five-game run with 51 points and the Mavericks needed all of it to beat the San Antonio Spurs.
Doncic had two rebounds and two free throws in the final 4.5 seconds, helping Dallas escape with a 126-125 victory over San Antonio on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory.
It was the third 50-point outing in the past five games for Doncic, including 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists Tuesday night in an overtime victory over New York. He’s the first player in NBA history with 250 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists over a five-game span.
“It’s incredible,” Mavericks center Christian Wood said. “In my seven years in the league, I’ve never seen anybody do what he’s able to do. He’s on an incredible run. He’s playing like an MVP. Clearly one of the best players in the league.”
Wood added 25 points in Dallas’ fifth straight victory over San Antonio.
Keldon Johnson had 30 points for Sam Antonio, Jeremy Sochan added 20 and Jakob Poeltl had 19 points and 15 rebounds.
After leading by 17 points, the Mavericks had to scramble in the final minute.
San Antonio guard Tre Jones was fouled by Dallas forward Davis Bertans after Jones intentionally missed the second of two free throws with the Spurs trailing 126-124. Jones then made the first free throw, but missed the second.
Doncic missed two free throws with 1.5 seconds to keep San Antonio from attempting a game-winning shot.
“Not easy to win here,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “But, again, Luka was incredible. He bails us out again by missing the free throws as much as he wanted to make those free throws down the stretch, so that they didn’t have time to set up a play.”
Jones finished with 18 points.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich jokingly vowed that Doncic would be held under 50 points. The Mavericks star almost played along.
“No, I just wanted to get a win,” Doncic said of his 51-point outing.
But 51 points was nice, right?
“Of course,” Doncic said with a huge smile.
The 6-foot-7 forward was stuck on 49 points for half the fourth quarter but made two free throws with 4.5 seconds to reach 50 points for the fourth time in his career
Doncic dominated San Antonio with his usual array of step-back, mid-range jumpers, 3-pointers and free throws. He was 18 for 28 from the field.
“Yeah, we had a good team effort and individual effort on him, but he’s an amazing player,” Popovich said. “His IQ is off the charts. So, we would rather win than lose like everybody else in the world, but (I’m) really proud of their effort and the way they just kept going even after we got down whatever it was, 13, 14, I can’t remember.”
Doncic had 22 points in the first quarter along with an assist, accounting for all but eight of the Mavericks’ points in the opening period.
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Mavericks: Doncic averaged 35.1 points in December, the highest scoring in any month in franchise history. Dallas legend Dirk Nowitzki had two 50-point games in his career. Doncic also has scored 40 points in 23 games, one more than Mavericks star Mark Aguirre. … Dallas is 6-11 on the road. … Bertans was honored prior to the game as part of the Spurs’ 50th anniversary celebration. Bertans spent his first three seasons in the NBA with San Antonio before being traded to Washington in 2019.
Spurs: Johnson has scored 30 points in five games this season and eight in his career. … G Devin Vassell missed his second straight game with a sore left knee he suffered Tuesday at Oklahoma City. Vassell has missed seven games this season. … Sochan has scored double-figures in 15 games this season, the most by a Spurs rookie since Kawhi Leonard had 25 in 2012.
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Mavericks: At Houston on Monday night.
Spurs: At Brooklyn on Monday night. ___
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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – As lawyers, press, and members of the public gather on Wednesday for an injunction hearing in Amarillo Federal Court surrounding a lawsuit aimed at overturning the Food and Drug Administration’s more than 2-decade-old approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone, organizers from Women’s March and a national gender justice organization announced a number of protest demonstrations planned for the day.
According to documents filed Monday afternoon, Matthew J. Kacsmaryk, the judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Amarillo Division, will hear oral arguments on the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction at 9 a.m. on Wednesday in Amarillo Federal Court.
As noted in previous reports by MyHighPlains.com, the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a nonprofit organization located in Amarillo, filed a lawsuit in Amarillo Federal Court with a group of doctors and other associations against the FDA surrounding the use of Mifepristone, or Mifeprex, and Misoprostol for chemical abortions. Wednesday is expected to be the first hearing in the case, during which Kacsmaryk will hear the respective arguments of each of the involved parties.
While the case has been closely tracked by groups supporting either side of the suit and developments have already prompted protest demonstrations in the Amarillo area, organizers from both Women’s March and UltraViolet, a national gender justice organization, said that protests on Wednesday will not only focus on the suit’s subject matter but on the hearing itself.
The hearing only appeared on the public online docket on Monday, following an objection filed by media outlets including NBCUniversal News Group, to which KAMR Local 4 News is affiliated. The objection was related to an article in the Washington Post from Sunday that alleged Kacsmaryk said during a conference call that the hearing would not be placed on the docket until late Tuesday “to try to minimize disruptions and possible protests.” The media objection argued that delaying the notice is unconstitutional, limiting members of the public and the press from accessing the proceedings.
Kacsmaryk’s reported comments and the hearing’s docket delay have become one of the major driving forces for the Women’s March and UltraViolet Wednesday protests, according to those groups.
Women’s March announced that at 9 a.m. on Wednesday it will hold a “Kangaroo Court” protest outside the Amarillo Federal Courthouse in an effort to decry “Kacsmaryk’s efforts to obscure hearings in a major case,” during which protesters are planned to be wearing kangaroo and judge costumes “to expose the case’s lack of merit and Judge Kacsmaryk’s loyalties to religious extremist politicians.”
Later on Wednesday, at around 5 p.m., Women’s March said that it will hold another protest near the Potter County Courthouse during which protesters will wear clown costumes. The theme comes, said organizers, after Kacsmaryk requested that lawyers not tweet about the hearing so that the court could avoid “any unnecessary circus-like atmosphere of what should be more of an appellate-style proceeding.”
“Judge Kacsmaryk must not be allowed to steal our rights from the shadows,” said Rachel Carmona, Executive Director of Women’s March, in the protest announcement, “Public access to federal court proceedings is a key principle of the American judiciary system. That is why it is deeply disturbing that this Trump-appointed, politician-in-a-robe judge is already breaking precedent and trying to hide this case from public view. Matthew Kacsmaryk’s already shady actions in this crucial case hint at a potentially catastrophic outcome for our rights and our democracy. We will not allow it. We will not let our rights be taken away in secret.”
In a similar vein, UltraViolet is expected to have a billboard truck travel in a loop through downtown Amarillo on Wednesday in an effort to highlight what its co-founder and executive director, Shaunna Thomas, said was an attempt to keep the case out of the public eye in “a new low.”
“Let’s be clear, any action Judge Kacsmaryk takes to undermine the availability of Mifepristone will be illegitimate – and this latest news just helps prove it,” said Thomas, “If Kacsmaryk thinks that attempting to keep these proceedings secret will save him from public outrage and accountability, he is sadly mistaken. You can’t hide from us.”
As previously noted on MyHighPlains.com, the hearing is expected to start on Wednesday morning and allow two hours for each side to argue their case. Kacsmaryk ruled in late February that this hearing and the trial would be separate, noting that it is “generally inappropriate for a federal court at the preliminary injunction stage to give a final judgment on the merits” of a case. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/texas-politics/abortion-hearing-in-amarillo-federal-court-draws-kangaroo-court-billboard-circus-protests/ | 2023-03-15 15:32:24 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/texas-politics/abortion-hearing-in-amarillo-federal-court-draws-kangaroo-court-billboard-circus-protests/ |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Patrick Reed fared better than Rory McIlroy after some pre-tournament friction as the Dubai Desert Classic got off to a wet start Thursday with only 11 players managing to finish their weather-affected first rounds.
Play only began at the European tour event after a delay of six hours caused by heavy overnight rain that left the course unplayable at Emirates Golf Club.
By the time the siren sounded to suspend play because of fading light, Reed was 4 under par after 16 holes and top-ranked McIlroy was 2 under having played 15 holes.
Thomas Pieters was leading on 5 under, though he also had three holes to play. Three English players — Matthew Jordan, Daniel Gavins and Oliver Wilson — held the clubhouse lead after shooting rounds of 4-under 68.
“It’s certainly strange around here,” Jordan said of the wet conditions, “to see water hazards and stuff in places that you don’t expect it to be.”
Reed and McIlroy traded verbal blows Wednesday after an interaction — of sorts — at the practice range on Tuesday that saw McIlroy snub Reed, who had gone over to wish the Northern Irishman a happy new year. Reed walked away before tossing a tee — featuring a logo of his 4 Aces team in the LIV Golf league — in the direction of McIlroy, one of the most vocal critics of the Saudi-run breakaway series.
Reed said it was “unfortunate” that McIlroy didn’t shake his hand and was quoted as describing McIlroy as “an immature little child.”
It has set the scene for a potential on-course head-to-head in Dubai between two of golf’s most high-profile players. It didn’t come Thursday, with McIlroy starting at No. 10 in his first event of 2023 and Reed opening at the first hole.
McIlroy bogeyed two of his first six holes after leaving chips from the fringe short. He got up and down from a greenside bunker for birdie at No. 18, picked up more shots at No. 2 and 3, and was lining up a birdie putt from inside 4 feet on No. 7 when the siren went off.
Reed birdied three of his first five holes and rebounded from a bogey at No. 10 by holing short birdie putts at Nos. 12 and 14.
Tommy Fleetwood (15 holes) and Victor Perez (16 holes), who won the Abu Dhabi Championship last week, were also on 4 under when they had to leave the course.
Half the field had yet to get on the course and will start their first rounds on Friday. Players were informed in the early hours of Thursday morning that Emirates Golf Club was “inaccessible” and told not to travel to the course due to several roads being flooded following heavy rain.
Play finally got underway following a few hours of dry weather and a massive clean-up operation by ground staff.
“It’s tough,” Jordan said. “I mean, it was nice to see that at 5.20 a.m. I could roll back over in bed and have a lie-in. So that was nice.”
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- Created in partnership with Robyn, a community-driven digital platform, Fertility Outreach evolves the fertility journey by providing a text-based solution for those seeking information and guidance on their path to parenthood
- Fertility Outreach exemplifies Ferring's innovative approach to address the needs of the fertility community through customizable offerings that engage, educate and connect
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals, in partnership with Robyn, announced the launch of Fertility Outreach, a text-based platform which connects aspiring parents to a trained fertility coach for real-time and individualized guidance across the five points of well-being, including mindset, emotional, physical, social and financial and is available at no cost.
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In the U.S., 1 in 8 couples struggle to get and stay pregnant1 and research has shown that some women dealing with infertility report experiencing depression and anxiety levels similar to those with cancer or heart disease2. Further, findings from a study recently published in Reproductive Biomedicine, which was led by Cardiff University, in collaboration with Ferring, underscores this impact with 60% of people stating that they believe the diagnosis and treatment of infertility has impacted their mental health3. However, less than half (44%) of people report seeking mental health services during their infertility journey3. Through Fertility Outreach, Ferring aims to address the very real and sometimes overlooked aspects of a fertility journey that aspiring parents experience and may need additional support navigating.
"Ferring is committed to exploring the full ecosystem of fertility care by developing innovative solutions that go beyond medicine to better support aspiring parents and their different needs," said Elizabeth Garner, MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, U.S. "Fertility Outreach, through a support system of live, trained fertility coaches, provides personalized information because we understand that everyone's path to parenthood is unique."
Highly trained and with at least three years of experience working at a fertility clinic, the coaches are equipped to support people on their unique fertility journey and are able to answer questions, such as what to expect at an initial visit with a fertility specialist, how to find help dealing with the toll fertility challenges can take on mental health and understanding insurance coverage for fertility treatment. By complementing the support aspiring parents are receiving from loved ones and healthcare providers, Fertility Outreach offers a convenient method of engagement via text message in which to receive information and answers to individual questions.
1 RESOLVE. Infertility Facts, Diagnosis and Risk Factors
2 Rooney & Domar, 2018. The relationship between stress and infertility
3 Boivin J et al. Tailored support may be required to reduce the impact of the infertility journey on mental health, relationships and daily lives of infertile patients and partners to infertile patients. Reproductive Biomedicine online. March 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.01.015
"As an organization who has proudly shared the fertility community's stories for years, we heard each story shared and validate the common hurdles and struggles expressed from aspiring parents," said Allison Kasirer, CEO & Founder of Robyn. "I know first-hand how challenging this experience was for me and that's why we're thrilled to partner with Ferring to deliver this unique and valuable resource. With Fertility Outreach, aspiring parents are now just a text message away to connecting with expert coaches to receive personalized and empowering guidance and information."
Fertility Outreach is part of Fertility Out Loud, a platform and social community that Ferring launched in 2021 to help improve access to care for all aspiring parents. Fertility Out Loud aims to provide the resources needed to speak up, take action and seek help from the right health care provider sooner. Also included as part of this unique offering is Fertility House Calls, which empowers people who are ready to take the first step on their path to parenthood to request an initial consultation with a fertility specialist in their area – either virtually or in person.
Fertility Outreach is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
To learn more and to sign up, please visit, outreach.fertilityoutloud.com.
About Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to helping people around the world build families and live better lives. In the United States, Ferring is a leader in reproductive medicine and maternal health, and in specialty areas within gastroenterology and orthopaedics. Ferring has been developing treatments for mothers and babies for over 50 years and has a portfolio covering treatments from conception to birth. Founded in 1950, privately owned Ferring now employs around 6,000 people worldwide, has its own operating subsidiaries in nearly 60 countries, and markets its products in 110 countries.
Learn more at www.ferring.com, or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About Robyn
Robyn is a community-driven digital platform that provides access to a network of integrative parental wellness tools, resources, and specialists. In founding Robyn, Allison Kasirer set out on a mission to make sure no other parent felt as alone and confused as she once did on her journey to parenthood.
For more information, visit https://wearerobyn.co/
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Biden attends memorial Mass to mark 8 years since son Beau’s death from brain cancer
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Tuesday’s eighth anniversary of one of the saddest days of his life, the death of his son Beau, by attending a memorial Mass and visiting his gravesite.
Biden, his wife, Jill, and other family members prayed for Beau Biden during the Mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, the Roman Catholic church where the president worships during weekends at his home near Wilmington, Delaware.
Afterward, the family visited Beau Biden’s gravesite in the church cemetery. The first lady carried a bouquet of flowers. The president later traveled to Veterans Memorial Park in New Castle for his annual tradition of paying his respects and laying flowers.
Beau Biden was 46 when he died of brain cancer in 2015. His father was vice president.
The eldest of Biden’s three children, Beau Biden served two terms as Delaware attorney general before declaring a run for governor. Many saw in him the same aspirations that brought his father to the White House. In fact, Joe Biden often says his son is the one who should have been president — not him.
Beau Biden also served in Delaware’s Army National Guard, including a deployment to Iraq, where the president says he was exposed to toxic gases from pits where the military burned waste. Biden has linked his son’s cancer to his exposure to burn pits.
Beau Biden is the son of Joe Biden and his late first wife, Neilia, who was killed in a 1972 car crash that gravely injured Beau and younger brother Hunter and killed their baby sister.
Beau Biden’s daughter, Natalie, graduated from high school on Sunday, with her grandparents in the audience. She will attend her father’s alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania, in the fall.
While Tuesday’s remembrance of Beau Biden was private, the president publicly mourned his son on Monday during a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington.
For Biden, his son’s death and the annual holiday honoring Americans who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving the United States in uniform are inextricably linked.
He told the audience that Tuesday “marks eight years since we lost our son Beau.”
“As it is for so many of you, the pain of his loss is with us every day, but particularly sharp on Memorial Day. It’s still clear,” Biden said Monday. “Tomorrow is his anniversary. But so is the pride Jill and I feel in his service, as if I can still hear him saying, ‘Dad -- it’s my duty, Dad. It’s my duty.’ Duty.”
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This story has been corrected to show Arlington National Cemetery is in Arlington, Virginia, not in Washington.
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Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Ty Burr, author of the “Ty Burr’s Watch List” Substack newsletter, about his and his readers’ picks for classic summer movies.
Ty Burr’s list of classic summer movies
“Jaws” (1975)
“The Way, Way Back” (2013)
“The Flamingo Kid” (1984)
“A Walk on the Moon” (1999)
Suggestions from Burr’s Substack readers
“Summer of Soul” (2021)
“The Endless Summer” (1966)
“Breaking Away” (1979)
“A Summer Place” (1959)
“Peyton Place” (1957)
Streaming suggestions
“The Last Movie Stars” (2018) on HBO Max
“Good Luck to You Leo Grande” (2022) on Hulu
“Jerry and Marge Go Large” (2022) on Paramount+
“Cha Cha Real Smooth” (2022) on Apple TV+
In theaters
“Nope” (2022)
“Fire of Love” (2022)
“Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” (2022)
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022)
Host Robin Young’s summer favorites
“Summer of ’42” (1971)
“Do the Right Thing” (1989)
“Mystic Pizza” (1988)
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Auto Auction Association (NAAA), Cox Automotive Mobility and Burke Porter Group (BPG) Company bring together some of the most respected thought leaders across the automotive aftermarket to review the importance and sophistication of today's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems at the inaugural digital ADAS Summit from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., CEO of the California Mobility Center and former Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will deliver a keynote during the complimentary virtual event, followed by a Q&A moderated by automotive industry analyst Glenn Mercer.
Other featured speakers include:
- Tricia Heon, Chief Executive Officer, National Auto Auction Association
- Grace Huang, President, Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions
- David DeBoer, Vice Chairman, Burke Porter Group Company
- Hugo Carmona, Senior Manager of Government Affairs, Cox Automotive
To register for the digital event, please visit ADAS Summit Registration.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning, and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company's more than 27,000 team members and family of brands, including Autotrader®, Dealer.com®, Dealertrack®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, NextGear Capital®, VinSolutions®, vAuto® and Xtime®, are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com
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NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (formerly CM Finance Inc) (NASDAQ:ICMB) ("ICMB" or "the Company") today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 on Monday, February 13, 2023, after the close of the financial markets.
The Company will host an earnings conference call at 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 550-9893 5-10 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (858) 609-8959. Participants passcode 872058# then press 2 when asked Call. For those who are not able to listen to the call, a replay will be available shortly after the call by visiting our website at http://icmbdc.com/earnings-calls/.
About Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc.
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's primary investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and related equity investments of privately held middle-market companies. The Company seeks to invest primarily in middle-market companies that have annual revenues of at least $50 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of at least $15 million. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, CM Investment Partners LLC. To learn more about Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc., please visit www.icmbdc.com.
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Semler Scientific to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 7:03 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers, today announced, Head of Corporate Communications and Business Strategy, Renae Cormier, will participate in the following investor conferences:
H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference
Date: September 12, 2022
Format: Corporate presentation at 11:00 am ET and one-on-one meetings.
Lake Street 6th Annual Best Ideas Growth (BIG6) Conference
Date: September 14, 2022
Format: One-on-one meetings
7th Annual MicroCap Leadership Summit
Date: September 16, 2022
Format: Corporate presentation at 3:30 pm ET followed by Q&A.
The MicroCap Leadership Summit is a two-day virtual event hosted by the MicroCapClub. For more information about the MicroCap Leadership Summit, please visit: http://microcapclub.com/summit/
About Semler Scientific, Inc.:
Semler Scientific, Inc. is a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers. Semler Scientific's mission is to develop, manufacture and market innovative products and services that assist its customers in evaluating and treating chronic diseases. Semler Scientific's patented and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cleared product, QuantaFlo®, is a rapid point-of-care test that measures arterial blood flow in the extremities to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). QuantaFlo® is used by Semler Scientific's customers to more comprehensively evaluate their patients for risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), associated with a positive QuantaFlo® test. Semler Scientific has an agreement with a private company to exclusively market and distribute Insulin Insights™, an FDA-cleared software product that recommends optimal insulin dosing for diabetic patients in the United States, including Puerto Rico, except for selected accounts, and it made investments in this private software company and in another private company whose product, Discern™, is a test for early Alzheimer's disease. Semler Scientific continues to develop additional complementary innovative products in-house, and seeks out other arrangements for additional products and services that it believes will bring value to its customers and to the company. Semler Scientific believes its current products and services, and any future products or services that it may offer, positions it to provide valuable information to its customer base, which in turn permits them to better guide patient care. Additional information about Semler Scientific can be found at www.semlerscientific.com. INVESTOR CONTACT:
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Volvo has revealed early details for revamped single-motor versions of its most affordable EVs, the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge crossovers, which have not been offered in the U.S.
Both vehicles get some fundamental changes underneath. Until now they’ve come with front-wheel drive. Now, by switching that single-motor layout to rear-wheel drive instead, and adopting a new motor, range and efficiency have been boosted by a significant amount.
Volvo says that these vehicles mark the first time the brand has offered a rear-wheel-drive variant in 25 years.
The new motor, which makes 248 hp with the larger 78-kwh (usable) battery that U.S. models have received to date, has been developed in-house at Volvo Cars, according to the automaker.
Volvo notes that 0-62 mph acceleration for the single motor remains at 7.4 seconds versus official 4.9- and 4.7-second times for the twin-motor XC40 and C40, respectively. The top speed is also unchanged at 112 mph.
These Volvo EVs remain on the company’s CMA platform, with some components shared with the Polestar 2—although Polestar is shifting to its own propulsion components. Volvo’s then-CTO Henrik Green tipped Green Car Reports to the idea that Volvo had the flexibility to make either of these models front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. At least for now, single-motor versions of the Polestar 2 have front-wheel drive.
Twin-motor all-wheel-drive versions of the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge are also getting an update, featuring a 245-hp version of this motor at the rear wheels, plus a new 157-hp induction motor at the front wheels. With improvements in battery cooling, new low-drag wheels, and other improvements, potential U.S. versions of the single-motor XC40 might achieve a 270-mile EPA range, while the C40 bumps that up to 275 miles.
Volvo Cars USA could not yet comment on the timeline of these models, but it emphasizes that these aren’t official EPA numbers.
The vehicles will charge faster, too. DC fast charging power has been boosted to 200 kw in models with that larger battery pack, and Volvo says that a 10-80% charge takes about 28 minutes.
Volvo noted how these changes compare to the “outgoing model year.” Currently, 2023 model-year versions of these vehicles are being sold in the U.S., so expect this range boost for the 2024 model year.
With rear-wheel drive and more range, when will single-motor versions of these Volvo EVs be likely to arrive in the U.S., rather than only dual-motor versions? Volvo hasn’t said yet, but considering how important EV range is, place your bets on soon.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Colorado businessman returns to New York Monday for a retrial on charges that he cheated thousands of donors to a $25 million online crowdfunding “We Build The Wall” campaign to construct a wall along the southern U.S. border.
Timothy Shea’s first trial ended in early June without a verdict when jurors informed the judge that continuing to deliberate would leave them “further entrenched in our opposing views.”
The case once included as a defendant Steve Bannon, a onetime top adviser to former President Donald Trump. Trump pardoned Bannon just before leaving office last year. Two others charged in the case pleaded guilty.
The deadlocked jury came days after 11 jurors sent a note to the judge claiming one juror was politically biased against the government and in favor of Shea after labeling the rest of them as liberals and complaining the trial should have been held in a southern state.
Jury selection in the second trial begins Monday morning in a Manhattan federal court.
Last month, Judge Analisa Torres rejected Shea’s request to move the trial to Colorado on the grounds that “political polarization” in New York and publicity about his first trial made it impossible for him to get a fair result in Manhattan.
She wrote that a jury note in his first trial might have indicated that differences in political opinions affected the jury’s deliberations, but he had not shown that those differences reflected a prejudice against him. And she said he had not explained why “political polarization” would be less pronounced in Colorado or anywhere else.
Shea, of Castle Rock, Colorado, has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and falsification of records charges lodged against him after questions arose over how donations were spent from a campaign that raised about $25 million for a wall. Only a few miles of wall were built.
Prosecutors said Shea and other fund organizers promised investors that all donations would fund a wall, but Shea and the others eventually pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars for themselves.
Shea’s lawyers said he acted honorably in the fundraising campaign and did not commit a crime.
Shea owns an energy drink company, Winning Energy, whose cans have featured a cartoon superhero image of Trump and claim to contain “12 oz. of liberal tears.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/colorado-businessman-set-for-retrial-over-border-wall-fund/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-10-24 04:38:15 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/colorado-businessman-set-for-retrial-over-border-wall-fund/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge providing minority students with more educational resources to improve scores
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana students have struggled in the classroom for years, but minority children seem to be the ones falling behind the most.
Less than half of all third graders in the state were on track to master English or math, according to statistics provided by the Louisiana Department of Education. The data also revealed that Black students struggled significantly more than their peers.
A separate report also found that Black students are five times more likely than white students to attend a “D” or “F” rated public school.
Leaders say a lack of opportunities and resources are some of the biggest reasons why some of our students are not performing as well as they should.
However, one organization is dedicated to creating more resources and closing the gap.
“I think that we have, I won’t say ignored it for a long time, but I will say it has been unaddressed for quite some time, and because of that, it has exacerbated the issues and problems that we see today,” Dadrius Lanus said.
Lanus is the executive director of the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge.
The organization has three programs that provide black students with different academic opportunities to either get them up to speed or stay one step ahead.
The programs include their ACT Prep Program, Let’s Talk About It Book Club, and Stem and Robotics Summer Academy.
“We have to have a full scope of who are our external players are to help us move the needle. It can’t just be our school system. It has to be parents, it has to be teachers, it has to be students, it has to be our school system as a whole, as well as external organizations who has the propensity and the charisma to help us drive that work,” Lanus said.
”They’re putting them in a place for them to win,” Samantha Smith. Smith enrolled her son Arnold McCray, Jr. with the 100 to take advantage of their classroom programs.
A straight “A” student, McCray says the influence is paying off.”When you see other successful people, you’ll want to be them,” McCray said.
”You know it’s not just about exposing them to different things. We have to be able to present them to unique opportunities that can help shape their lives,” Lanus said.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two Nebraska police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed in a shootout during an attempted burglary, police said.
The Omaha World-Herald reported Omaha Police Chief Todd R. Schmaderer said the two officers responded to a report of a burglary at a storage business around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Employees let the officers into the building and they exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was killed. Police did not immediately identify the suspect, who was a described as a man in his late 30s.
Investigators recovered a handgun at the scene near the suspect’s body, police said.
The officers, who were not immediately identified, were transported to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha by ambulance and police cruiser. One officer was shot near his knee and may require surgery and the other officer was shot through his upper leg and was expected to be released, the World-Herald reported.
Schmaderer said he spoke to the officers, who were awake and alert after the shooting.
The Nebraska State Patrol and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were expected to be involved in the investigation. Both officers were wearing body cameras and security video from the storage business was made available for review, the World-Herald reported. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/2-nebraska-officers-wounded-suspect-killed-in-shootout/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-01-31 15:49:41 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/2-nebraska-officers-wounded-suspect-killed-in-shootout/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
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The Trump administration has announced new sanctions on Russia, including on the Internet Research Agency. That's the troll farm in St. Petersburg, Russia, that engineered a massive online effort to post divisive political messages on American social media platforms during the 2016 presidential campaign. So far, the president has personally avoided condemning Russia for its actions despite the findings of U.S. intelligence agencies that U.S. citizens were targeted by Russian operatives. And the trolling continued after the election. Ajah Hales owns Golden Goddess Cosmetics in Cleveland. And early in 2017, she was contacted by a Facebook account that promised to promote black-owned businesses like hers. She joins us from WCPN in Cleveland. Thanks so much for being with us.
AJAH HALES: Thanks for having me.
SIMON: The account called itself Black4Black. What happened? How did they contact you? What did they say?
HALES: They reached out to me on Facebook Messenger. And they said that they were interested in promoting black-owned businesses, that they were starting a directory. And would I like to be involved?
SIMON: And you said?
HALES: I said yes. I'm always looking for new ways to promote my business. So they asked me to complete a questionnaire because they wanted to do an article on my company. They did ask me for additional information, though - if I knew any other businesses that would be interested in free promotion. I'm involved with a local business group called Recycling Black Dollars. And so I forwarded them a spreadsheet with the businesses that had agreed to share their contact information.
SIMON: Where did you think these people were? I mean, you had no inkling they were on the other side of the world?
HALES: No, not at all. They said that they were with BlackMattersUS and that we would be able to tap into their social media network of over 300,000 followers. They sounded completely legitimate.
SIMON: Well, how did you find out that this operation wasn't what it purported to be?
HALES: Shelby Holliday from The Wall Street Journal reached out to me. I struggle with anxiety. And so my anxiety just skyrocketed as soon as I found that out because I'm obsessive about my brand. I don't want anyone to be using my brand or using any information I provide to do shady political dealings.
SIMON: Why do you think they were interested in targeting you?
HALES: Well, I think they targeted me because I'm a black-owned business. Black-owned businesses, especially black female-owned businesses, are some of the most vulnerable in the United States. So because we're vulnerable and because we're always going to be looking for ways to get the word out about our companies, we make easy marks. We're low-hanging fruit.
SIMON: Well, let me put it this way. Do you think they did you any good? Did they do you no harm?
HALES: I think that it's too soon to say. It's too soon to know what they intended to do with the information or how they might've used it.
SIMON: Ajah Hales owns Golden Goddess Cosmetics in Cleveland. Thanks so much for being with us.
HALES: Thanks for having me.
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STOCKHOLM, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnginZyme, a leading developer of cell-free biomanufacturing processes, has joined forces with the global processing and packaging company Tetra Pak to bring sustainable and economically sound solutions to the food and beverage industry. In this close and enduring collaboration, the companies are leveraging their respective strengths to find new ways to improve food and beverage production by, for example, turning food waste into valuable ingredients.
EnginZyme and Tetra Pak are developing cutting-edge processes using enzymes. These are naturally occurring, non-toxic biological molecules that have the potential to replace or improve upon energy-intensive chemical catalysts in food production. Enzymes can be unstable and unpredictable and thus difficult to control. But with EnginZyme's patented, cell-free biomanufacturing platform, enzymes can be transformed into a solid heterogeneous material, making it easier to handle.
As a first project, Tetra Pak and EnginZyme are exploring transforming acid whey, a by-product from the manufacture of dairy foods like greek yoghurt or cream cheese, into valuable ingredients that can go into healthy food products.
Currently, acid whey must be disposed of carefully because it can damage ecosystems if too much of it goes into waterways. Tetra Pak and EnginZyme aim to demonstrate with acid whey the potential of enzyme technology to reduce waste streams and generate revenue from by-products.
"This collaboration really puts our two companies' strengths into play," said Karim Engelmark Cassimjee, CEO and co-founder of EnginZyme. "By combining Tetra Pak's broad food processing expertise and deep market knowledge with EnginZyme's biomanufacturing innovation, we are working to solve huge challenges while creating the food products of the future. We're creating a modern process environment that is low-energy, low-waste and truly sustainable."
Tetra Pak is working to integrate EnginZyme's biotechnology directly into product or waste-stream lines, meaning the solution could be easily scaled.
"EnginZyme's ability to control and adapt enzymes to suit our manufacturing processes has great potential for many of our food applications," said Lidia Garcia Pou, Head of Project Management and External innovation at Tetra Pak. "Together we can crack the code to maximise our use of raw ingredients, reduce industrial waste, and improve efficiencies, which we believe will be revolutionary for the food processing industry."
Instead of adding enzymes directly to food, which is expensive and results in loss of control, EnginZyme's technology fixes enzymes inside a reactor's solid support material. The food passes through the reactor, allowing just enough enzymatic reactions to happen. As the enzymes are fixed and the food goes in and out of the reactor, the enzymes can be reused – and don't end up in the finished product. This gives manufacturers better control of the production process. What is more, the technology can be used with many enzyme types, making it a versatile, transferable solution for the food industry.
"In the future we see the EnginZyme-Tetra Pak partnership being synonymous with high-tech novel food processing solutions solving key challenges across the food industry such as improving health and reducing waste," Karim Engelmark Cassimjee said. "This close collaboration has shown that efficient use of enzymes opens previously impossible avenues for the production of the foods and beverages of the future."
About EnginZyme
EnginZyme's vision is to play a key role in solving one of the fundamental challenges of our time: how to produce better, greener, and more affordable products for everyone. The company, founded in 2014, has created a patented, cell-free biomanufacturing platform that combines the breadth and power of biology with the efficiencies of the chemical industry. EnginZyme is recognised as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and is backed by Sofinnova Partners, Industrifonden and SEB Greentech VC. To learn more, go to www.enginzyme.com.
About Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak is a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With more than 25,000 employees around the world, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business.
Our promise, "PROTECTS WHAT'S GOOD™," reflects our vision to commit to making food safe and available, everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com
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While Ali Krieger has no idea what the next chapter of her life will look like, for now she's just looking forward to some downtime after a professional soccer career that has stretched for some 16 years.
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First, though, she's going to finish out a final season with Gotham in the National Women's Soccer League. The opening stop on the farewell tour comes on Sunday, when Gotham starts the season at Angel City.
Krieger announced her impending retirement on Thursday. Her wife, goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris, retired in November. The couple has two children.
“I feel like my body’s ready,” said Krieger, 38. “I feel like you just know when it’s time and I want to spend a lot of time with my kids and and just enjoy the 16-17 year career that I’ve had, and look back and be really proud.”
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As a defender, Krieger's career wasn't a series of highlight-reel goals. But she's known as a savvy and strong player who won World Cups with the United States in 2015 and 2019. At the 2011 World Cup quarterfinals, Krieger scored the game-winning penalty kick after a 2-2 draw against Brazil. The Americans went on to lose on penalties to Japan that year.
In all, Krieger made 108 appearances with the national team.
Krieger's pro career has taken her all over the world, with stops in Germany and Sweden. On home soil, she played for the Washington Spirit before a lengthy stint with the Orlando Pride from 2016 to 2021.
She's proud of her two World Cup championships, as well as a women's Champions League title with Frankfurt. Even more than that, she's amazed that she's had such a long career.
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“It’s not easy to get here. But once you get here you have to figure out how to stay here," Krieger said. "And that’s probably the most difficult thing. So you have to have that mentality to fight every single day and just want to have this growth mindset of getting better every day in order to stay at the top. And that’s really difficult. So I think that’s what I’m proud of, too.”
She and Harris were teammates in Orlando before they were both traded to Gotham in advance of the 2022 season. They married in Miami following the 2019 World Cup.
As the NWSL enters its 11th season, Harris and Krieger aren't the only players who helped establish this iteration of the league and are now passing it onto the next generation.
Former Pride teammates Erin McLeod and wide Gunny Jonsdottir left the NWSL to settle in Iceland, Jonsdottir's home. Wave goalkeeper Carly Telford and Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe have also retired.
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Krieger said she feels a responsibility to leave Gotham in a good place — preferably with a championship.
“That’s the goal this year with the team, doing everything I can to help us be successful," she said. “I feel a lot of responsibility for this year, and for the team, so that’s probably my main focus as of now. I’m trying not to think too far ahead. Then towards the end, after the championship, I just want to enjoy some time with my family because I don’t really get that often.”
Krieger said her decision to retire was independent of her wife's. But they share similar goals in the next chapter, which include advocating for equal pay and equal rights. Harris has been especially vocal in support for transgender kids.
With a home in Florida, equality is deeply personal. They've been vocal opponents of the state's so-called “Don't Say Gay” law, which forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is moving to prevent classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
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“It’s our home but also, I feel like it’s not as safe for our family as it could be. But if we don’t stay and fight, who will? So that’s what we are kind of wrestling with now. We can also fight from different states, but to physically be there and make an impact, there’s different weight to that, " Krieger said.
“So yes, we want to continue fighting for what’s right and fighting for our community. "That’s definitely a goal and a dream that our kids can go to school and actually talk about our family and be proud of our family.”
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CEDAR FALLS — The University of Northern Iowa Interpreters Theatre is opening its fall season with “Roses Are Red,” a live performance radio play, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 30.
The Interpreters Theatre is located in room 040 of Lang Hall.
The play follows Cayenne Pepper, the protagonist on an episode of a fictional podcast called “Crime Shape Shifters.”
On Valentine’s Day morning, Pepper wakes up to find a rose and poem outside her door, which is the calling card of the town’s notorious serial killer. The hosts of the podcast join the victims of the crimes to retell their story.
The radio play is written and directed by UNI senior Emma Kossayian, who is majoring in communication-theater and English teaching. She directed two original one-act plays last spring and this will be her first time directing a more extensive play.
“When the Interpreters Theatre offered me another director position for my last semester, I knew this was the perfect time to put on this show,” said Kossayian. “This cast and crew are an amazing team that I could not do the show without. I am honored to have this experience be my final hurrah before I go off to student teach in the spring.”
Tickets are free but limited. They are available on eventbrite.com by searching the play’s name.
The question of releasing general obligation bonds not to exceed $23.61 million for district infrastructure and facility improvements received 36.3% of the vote.
"We just wanted to help. We sat around and had coffee, and seven months later, we have pledges and donations of $3.6 million,” said one parent helping to raise funds.
Jon Meacham, one of America's most prominent public intellectuals, brings a depth of knowledge about politics, history, religion, and current affairs to the Sept. 19 event.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- automotiveMastermind (aM), part of S&P Global Mobility and the leading provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has signed a contract to join the Reynolds Certified Interface Program to directly integrate Mastermind, aM's flagship automated sales and marketing platform, with the Reynolds and Reynolds ERA® and POWER Dealer Management System (DMS).
Once certified, the new integration will enable the following:
- Automatic data syncing. This feature will ensure that select customer and dealer information is automatically synced from Reynolds to Mastermind. This enables more accurate in-market predictions with Mastermind's Behavior Prediction Score,® leading to more relevant marketing offers.
- Improved service-to-sales capabilities. This includes real-time service arrival notifications that will inform dealers when a loyalty customer or a service-to-sales prospect is visiting the dealer's service drive. Dealers will also receive service appointment reports so they can plan for which loyalty and service-to-sales customers are visiting their service drive. These reports are available in Mastermind and are also emailed to the relevant salesperson with their customers' information, so they have everything they need in one place to keep building their relationship or make the sale.
- Increased data security. RCI integration is the most secure way to share data between Mastermind and the Reynolds DMS.
"Data privacy and protection is extremely important when it comes to the data we provide our dealer partners, and this investment into the Reynolds Certified Interface Program reinforces our data security commitment to the industry," said Aaron Baldwin, chief product officer at automotiveMastermind. "Reynolds and Reynolds is one of the most renowned DMS providers in the industry, and we know many of our dealer partners are using the Reynolds platform. We're committed to increasing dealer efficiency and data security with best-in-class technologies that can integrate with key DMS providers in the automotive retail space."
Certification is expected in the summer of 2023.
About automotiveMastermind
Founded in 2012, automotiveMastermind®, part of S&P Global Mobility, empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. Its proprietary automated sales and marketing platform, Mastermind, helps dealerships generate success in loyalty, service and conquest portfolios through a combination of turnkey predictive analytics, proactive marketing and dedicated consultative services.
automotiveMastermind is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit automotiveMastermind.com.
About S&P Global Mobility
S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets.
About Reynolds and Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds is a leading provider of automobile dealership software, services and forms to help dealerships deliver better business results and transform the customer experience. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major U.S. operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, Tampa, Florida, and Celina, Ohio, as well as operations in Canada, the U.K., and Europe. (www.reyrey.com)
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FDA panel backs removal of unproven pregnancy drug
By MATTHEW PERRONE
AP Health Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal advisers says a pregnancy drug intended to prevent premature births should be withdrawn because it doesn’t work. Wednesday’s recommendation is non-binding, but it clears the way for the Food and Drug Administration to remove the drug from the market. The FDA deemed the drug ineffective and called for its removal in 2020. But manufacturer Covis Pharma has challenged that decision, setting up this week’s public hearing to discuss the drug. The FDA ‘s commissioner will make a final decision in coming weeks on whether to order a removal. Drugmakers almost always voluntarily remove their drugs at FDA’s request. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/10/19/fda-panel-backs-removal-of-unproven-pregnancy-drug/ | 2022-10-19 17:05:12 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/10/19/fda-panel-backs-removal-of-unproven-pregnancy-drug/ |
Meet the candidates for Bryan City Council’s District 1 race
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Two longtime Bryan residents are vowing for the district one seat on the Bryan City Council.
The seat is currently held by Reuben Marin who is term-limited.
Raul Santana spent the majority of his life in the manufacturing industry where he worked for more than three decades. He says he’s running for council to be an advocate for people like himself who feel their voices aren’t being heard. For years Santana frequented city council meetings to address the concerns of his fellow neighbors.
“I believe I’m a better candidate because I’m aware of the situations going on with the city of Bryan and I’m here to help those people’s concerns,” said Santana.
Santana is running on a platform that promotes better infrastructure in the city and more transparency in government. He says safe roads are one of his top priorities if elected.
“I’m running for city council to make a change,” said Santana.
Also vowing for the open seat is Paul Torres, a local construction company owner, graduate of Texas A&M University, and current member of the city of Bryan’s Planning and Zoning Commission. He’s also served on several organizations including the Hispanic Forum of BCS.
“I want to make sure that what their needs are is what I need to give to them and what I need to fight for,” said Torres.
Torres says his main focus is on infrastructure and says his expertise from the planning and zoning common and years in the construction industry make him a problem solver and the best person for the open seat on the council.
“Infrastructure is the most important to me because the roads and the streets we have kids out there trying to ride their bikes and there are ditches and there’s nowhere to ride their bikes except the streets,” Torres said. “ It would be an honor for me to serve on district one.”
The general election is Nov. 8. Early voting begins Monday, October 24.
For the latest information on Midterm Voting check out the KBTX Midterm Election voting guide that features information on early voting dates and locations, sample ballots, and more.
Santana and Torres shared their vision for the city during the Bryan College Station Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum Monday. You can hear from them both along with candidates from the mayoral and other city council races and the in the video player below.
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BEIJING, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM") at 18th Floor Tower B, CEC Plaza, 3 Dan Ling Street, Haidian District, Beijing, The People's Republic of China on June 26, 2023 at 4 p.m. (Beijing time).
Holders of record of ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on May 25, 2023 (Hong Kong Time) are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the annual general meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Holders of the Company's American depositary shares ("ADSs") as of the close of business on May 22, 2023 (New York Time) who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares must act through the depositary of the Company's ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.
The Notice of AGM, which sets forth the resolutions to be submitted to shareholder approval at the meeting, and form of proxy for the AGM are available on the Company's website at https://ir.autohome.com.cn.
The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company's website at https://ir.autohome.com.cn, as well as on the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov.
The Company has also published its annual report for Hong Kong purposes pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX"), which can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.autohome.com.cn, as well as the HKEX's website at https://www.hkexnews.hk.
About Autohome Inc.
Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to engage, educate and inform consumers about everything auto. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content, and AI-generated content, a comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit www.autohome.com.cn.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to strengthen its oversight of clergy accused of sexual misconduct to settle a lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general alleging the church mishandled abuse claims and protected predatory priests, authorities said Tuesday.
The settlement requires the diocese to have a formal program to monitor credibly accused priests and submit to an annual compliance audit by a former FBI official with expertise in clergy sexual abuse, Attorney General Letitia James said.
“For far too long, the Buffalo diocese and its leaders failed their most basic duty to guide and protect our children,” James said in a news release. “In choosing to defend the perpetrators of sexual abuse instead of defending the most vulnerable, the Buffalo diocese and its leaders breached parishioners’ trust and caused many a crisis of faith.”
Buffalo Bishop Michael Fisher said the agreement confirms safety and reporting protocols the diocese has adopted in recent years. A priest supervision program begun last year assigns a monitor with law enforcement experience to any accused member of the clergy to enforce restrictions on their conduct. Supervised clergy risk having their pension withheld if they live near children or a school or perform priestly duties.
The diocese also has named a child protection policy coordinator.
“Today’s agreement memorializes the diocese’s utmost commitment to ensuring that all young people and other vulnerable persons are safe and never at risk of abuse of any kind by a member of the clergy, diocesan employee, volunteer, or member of a religious order serving in the Diocese of Buffalo,” Fisher said in a letter to the public.
Under the agreement, former FBI official Kathleen McChesney will review the diocese's management of sexual abuse complaints and allegations for at least three years as an independent compliance auditor. McChesney has led the FBI offices in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, and was the first director of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office of Child Protection.
A civil lawsuit brought against the diocese and two former leaders in November 2020 accused the diocese of sheltering accused priests by letting them step away from ministry rather than follow mandated procedures that would subject them to possible removal from the priesthood by the Vatican.
The complaint took the novel approach of applying New York’s charities statutes to address clergy sexual misconduct. It accused church officials of misusing charitable assets by supporting priests who were allowed to retire or go on leave.
Under the agreement, Bishop Emeritus Richard Malone and former Auxiliary Bishop Edward Grosz are banned for life from holding any secular fiduciary role with a charity registered in New York, James said.
Malone resigned in December 2019 amid mounting calls for his ouster from his staff, priests and the public over his handling of misconduct allegations. Grosz resigned in 2020 upon reaching the retirement age of 75.
“They're both relieved that this ordeal is over,” their attorney Dennis Vacco said by phone, adding that Malone and Grosz “have steadfastly maintained that they did not engage in any wrongdoing.”
“From their perspective, the focus now returns to what's in the best interest of the Catholic faithful throughout the diocese,” Vacco said.
New York’s investigation of the Buffalo diocese began in September 2018, according to James, who said probes are ongoing into the conduct of the state’s seven other dioceses: the Archdiocese of New York and the dioceses of Albany, Brooklyn, Ogdensburg, Rochester, Rockville Centre and Syracuse.
The Diocese of Buffalo filed for bankruptcy protection in February 2020 amid a flood of lawsuits after New York’s Child Victims Act suspended the statute of limitations to give victims of childhood abuse time to pursue even decades-old allegations. The diocese has been the subject of more than 900 claims, James' office said. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Stricter-clergy-oversight-part-of-Buffalo-diocese-17533837.php | 2022-10-25 20:27:04 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Stricter-clergy-oversight-part-of-Buffalo-diocese-17533837.php |
Court throws out Wyoming doctor’s pill convictions
DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday threw out the convictions of a doctor accused of overprescribing powerful pain medication and ordered a new trial for him.
The Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in the case of Shakeel Kahn, who worked in both Arizona and Wyoming, hinged on the instructions given to jurors during his trial and came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of him and another doctor convicted in Alabama in a case stemming from the nation’s opioid addiction crisis.
In June, the Supreme Court ruled that the government needed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that doctors accused of overprescribing medication intended to act without authorization and sent Kahn’s case back to the 10th Circuit, which previously had upheld his conviction. In its latest ruling, the appeals court found that jurors were repeatedly told they could convict Kahn if they found that he did not conform with usual medical practices or act without a legitimate medical purpose, which fell short of the legal standard set by the Supreme Court.
Kahn was sentenced to 25 years after being convicted of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances resulting in death, including oxycodone, an opioid pain reliever, and fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, in 2019. According to prosecutors, he prescribed nearly 2.2 million pills, nearly half of which were oxycodone, between 2011 and 2016, routinely after only perfunctory examinations or no examinations at all.
Kahn worked in Fort Mohave, Arizona, before opening a second practice in Casper, Wyoming, in 2015.
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Denise Richards has some thoughts after tuning in to part two of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12 reunion.
Those thoughts are particularly about her former co-star Lisa Rinna, whom she called out on Instagram following the episode on Oct. 20.
"I watched #RHOBH last night," reads Denise's post. "While I have empathy for Lisa Rinna losing her mom, what is her excuse all the other years on the show for being so cruel & so vindictive?"
Denise's statements could be in regards to several things, as the Oct. 19 episode touched upon lots of Lisa's season 12 drama, from host Andy Cohen calling out her social media behavior, to Lisa and Sutton Stracke reconciling their Elton John Gala beef, to the revelation that Lisa was the one who threw out Garcelle Beauvais' book, not Erika Jayne.
Things got emotional for Lisa while talking about the death of her mother, Lois Rinna, who passed away in Nov. 2021. The 59-year-old apologized for how the loss affected her actions and decision-making this season.
But perhaps Lisa's biggest drama of the season with Kathy Hilton—involving Kathy's alleged meltdown on the group's Aspen trip—will be addressed in the reunion's upcoming part three.
Denise and Lisa share drama of their own. During her two-season stint on the series, Denise had a falling out with Lisa over a rumor she had slept with RHOBH alum Brandi Glanville, which Denise denied. But Denise's beef with Lisa isn't something that would prevent her potential return to the series.
"I would be fine working with Lisa and filming with her," Denise—who starred on seasons nine and 10 of the reality series—told SiriusXM's Jeff Lewis on Sept. 1. "I never said I wouldn't go back because of her."
The third and final part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12 reunion airs Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. on Bravo.
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Thanksgiving Week Hoops: Women’s basketball set for Pink Flamingo Championship in Bahamas
November 21, 2022
The Alabama women’s basketball team has an opportunity to rebound from its first loss on an international stage.
The Crimson Tide (2-1) will begin play at the Pink Flamingo Championship in the Bahamas on Monday, Nov. 21. It will be the team’s first action since dropping a road game to the University of South Florida on Nov. 16.
First, Alabama will battle with the unbeaten University of Utah Utes (4-0). This team can score — 124 points graced the scoreboard in the Utes’ last outing, a rout against a ranked University of Oklahoma squad. In three other matchups this season, Utah has scored between 88 and 99 points. The Crimson Tide’s season-opening 98 points might be due for an encore to start the party in the Bahamas.
On Wednesday, Nov. 23, Alabama will line up opposite the Wake Forest University Demon Deacons (3-1). Wake Forest rebounded from a 20-point conference loss against the University of Virginia to beat Mercer University on Nov. 17. While the Demon Deacons have not scored in the triple digits, the lowest margin of victory the team has had this season is 11 points.
Alabama will need to play a strong fundamental game to be successful in the Bahamas. The past two road games have seen their share of fouls, turnovers and other mistakes, and head coach Kristy Curry has stated consistently that it is important for her team to do the little things right.
“We’ve just got some little things we’ve got to clean up,” Curry said after the South Florida loss. “We’ve got to rebound the ball better.”
The Crimson Tide surrendered 15 offensive boards to the Bulls, making it clear that it must give high-scoring teams as few chances as possible.
Another area Curry pointed to as a potential learning experience was the travel process.
“We’re not only teaching the X’s and O’s, but understanding every aspect of what travel is about to put you in a position [to succeed],” Curry said. “It’s much bigger than on the court.”
Alabama’s revamped roster has gelled well to start the season, and a big part of that is Brittany Davis, whom South Florida effectively neutralized. She was held to just five points and did not score at all in the first half. If Alabama is to be victorious at the Pink Flamingo Championship, Davis will have to get back into rhythm.
The Crimson Tide will also need to make the most of its possessions on offense, minimizing empty trips and playing physical to snag offensive rebounds. Second chance points will be a necessity. High percentages from the field and charity stripe are something Alabama has shown itself capable of, and the team will look to capitalize on that.
Alabama’s press has challenged other teams’ offenses. Cutting down on the number of fouls will be tantamount to defending well and disrupting opponents’ gameplans. Forcing turnovers and not giving them up will be an area that the Crimson Tide can utilize to get — and keep — leads and momentum in the games.
The matchup with Utah is set to tip off at 1:30 p.m. CT on Monday, Nov. 21. Wake Forest will follow at 10 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Nov. 23. | https://thecrimsonwhite.com/104286/sports/thanksgiving-week-hoops-womens-basketball-set-for-pink-flamingo-championship-in-bahamas/ | 2022-11-22 05:49:23 | 1 | https://thecrimsonwhite.com/104286/sports/thanksgiving-week-hoops-womens-basketball-set-for-pink-flamingo-championship-in-bahamas/ |
Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 22, 2022
GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading Chinese beauty company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Third Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 36.1% to RMB857.9 million (US$120.6 million) from RMB1.34 billion in the prior year period.
- Total net revenues from Skincare Brands[1] for the third quarter of 2022 increased by 33.0% to RMB269.4 million (US$37.9 million) from RMB202.5 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the third quarter of 2022 increased to 31.4% from 15.1% in the prior year period.
- Gross margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 68.9%, compared with 67.9% in the prior year period.
- Net loss for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 41.7% to RMB210.7 million (US$29.6 million) from RMB361.8 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss[2] for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 41.5% to RMB126.5 million (US$17.8 million) from RMB216.3 million in the prior year period.
Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yatsen, stated "We started the year with a new five-year strategic development plan to drive our long-term and sustainable growth. In the third quarter of 2022, we remained focused on building our brands, elevating operational efficiency, and investing in R&D. Our Skincare Brands recorded solid growth in the third quarter of 2022, amid the softening beauty market and resurgence of COVID-19. We have also seen significant improvements in narrowing net loss and non-GAAP net loss as we continued to implement our cost optimization plan."
"Our third quarter results illustrate Yatsen's growth potential and the resilience of our business model. We have taken steps to optimize the revenue mix and embed structural efficiency into our operations, enhancing our ability to deliver on our strategic targets. As a result, we have seen continued sequential improvements. The total net revenues contributed by our Skincare Brands has exceeded 30% of our total net revenues for two consecutive quarters. Gross margin increased to 68.9%, driven by increasing sales of higher-gross margin products from our Skincare Brands, cost optimization and stricter pricing and discount policies across all our brand portfolios. We also managed to narrow net loss margin to 24.6% and non-GAAP net loss margin to 14.7% in the third quarter of 2022. With a cash, restricted cash and short-term investments balance of RMB2.60 billion at the end of this quarter, we have sufficient resources and flexibility in pursuit of our long-term strategic goals," commented Mr. Donghao Yang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Yatsen.
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 36.1% to RMB857.9 million (US$120.6 million) from RMB1.34 billion in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to a 48.8% decrease in net revenues from our Color Cosmetics Brands[3], partially offset by a 33.0% increase in net revenues from our Skincare Brands.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 35.2% to RMB591.3 million (US$83.1 million) from RMB911.8 million in the prior year period. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2022 increased to 68.9% from 67.9% in the prior year period. The increase was driven by (i) increasing sales of higher-gross margin products from our Skincare Brands, (ii) cost optimization and (iii) stricter pricing and discount policies across all our brand portfolios.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 33.1% to RMB857.0 million (US$120.5 million) from RMB1.28 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were 99.9%, as compared with 95.4% in the prior year period.
- Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB63.8 million (US$9.0 million), as compared with RMB100.2 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2022 decreased to 7.4% from 7.5% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in warehouse and logistics cost due to optimization of our fulfillment capacity.
- Selling and Marketing Expenses. Selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB564.8 million (US$79.4 million), as compared with RMB911.3 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2022 decreased to 65.8% from 67.9% in the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to the higher efficiency of online marketing activities, partially offset by store closure-related expenses and provision.
- General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB194.5 million (US$27.3 million), as compared with RMB233.9 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2022 increased to 22.7% from 17.4% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily attributable to the lower total net revenues in the third quarter of 2022, creating a low-base effect.
- Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB33.9 million (US$4.8 million), as compared with RMB35.8 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2022 increased to 3.9% from 2.7% in the prior year period. The increase was primarily attributable to the lower total net revenues in the third quarter of 2022, creating a low-base effect.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 28.1% to RMB265.7 million (US$37.4 million) from RMB369.3 million in the prior year period. Operating loss margin was 31.0%, as compared with 27.5% in the prior year period.
Non-GAAP loss from operations[4] for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 26.6% to RMB162.6 million (US$22.9 million) from RMB221.7 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating loss margin was 19.0%, as compared with 16.5% in the prior year period.
Net Loss
Net loss for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 41.7% to RMB210.7 million (US$29.6 million) from RMB361.8 million in the prior year period. Net loss margin was 24.6%, as compared with 26.9% in the prior year period. Net loss attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS[5] for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB0.37 (US$0.05), as compared with RMB0.57 in the prior year period.
Non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2022 decreased by 41.5% to RMB126.5 million (US$17.8 million) from RMB216.3 million in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss margin was 14.7%, as compared with 16.1% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Yatsen's ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS[6] for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB0.22 (US$0.03), as compared with RMB0.34 in the prior year period.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had cash, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB2.60 billion (US$365.7 million), as compared with RMB3.14 billion as of December 31, 2021.
Net cash generated from operating activities for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB21.8 million (US$3.1 million), compared with net cash used in operating activities of RMB225.3 million in the prior year period.
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB916.7 million and RMB1.07 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of approximately 30% to 40%. These forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into U.S. dollars ("US$") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of September 30, 2022, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:30 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the third quarter 2022.
The replay will be accessible through November 29, 2022, by dialing the following numbers:
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.yatsenglobal.com/.
About Yatsen Holding Limited
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading player in China's beauty market with a mission to create an exciting new journey of beauty discovery for consumers in China and around the world. Founded in 2016, the Company has launched and acquired multiple color cosmetics and skincare brands including Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Abby's Choice, Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland China business), Eve Lom and Pink Bear. The Company's flagship brand, Perfect Diary, is one of the top color cosmetics brands in China in terms of online retail sales value. Leveraging its digitally native direct-to-customer business model, the Company has built core capabilities which enable it to launch and scale multiple brands quickly while offering a wide selection of products to a growing variety of customers. The Company reaches and engages with customers directly both online and offline, with expansive presence across all major e-commerce, social and content platforms in China.
For more information, please visit http://ir.yatsenglobal.com/.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing its operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business, provide further information about its results of operations, and enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects. The Company defines non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as income (loss) from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, and (iv) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments and (iv) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.
However, the non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools as the non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Reconciliations of Yatsen's non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measure are included at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, outlook and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, which include but not limited to the following: the Company's growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to continue to roll out popular products and maintain popularity of existing products; its ability to anticipate and respond to changes in industry trends and consumer preferences and behavior in a timely manner; its ability to attract and retain new customers and to increase revenues generated from repeat customers; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; its ability to integrate newly-acquired businesses and brands; trends and competition in and relevant government policies and regulations relating to China's beauty market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; and general economic conditions globally and in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Thursday, September 8, 2022
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.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
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WAZ029-092300-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
358 AM PDT Fri Sep 9 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, haze. Highs in the lower 80s. South wind 5 to
10 mph shifting to the north with gusts to around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Clear, haze. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast wind
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the mid to
upper 80s. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the mid
to upper 50s. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs around 90.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the
mid 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the 80s. Lows
in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s to lower 80s.
$$
WAZ030-092300-
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
358 AM PDT Fri Sep 9 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, haze. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
.TONIGHT...Clear, haze. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. East
wind 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the mid 70s to
lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the upper
50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the
upper 70s to mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the
upper 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s
to upper 70s. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent
chance of rain showers. Highs in the 60s, except in the upper 60s
to mid 70s valleys. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 60s, except in the upper 60s
to lower 70s valleys.
$$
WAZ520-092300-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
358 AM PDT Fri Sep 9 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the mid 60s to
mid 70s. East wind 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the upper 40s to
lower 50s. Breezy. East wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the lower 70s
to lower 80s. Breezy. East wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the mid
to upper 50s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the
upper 70s to upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the lower 50s
to lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers.
Highs in the upper 60s to upper 70s, except in the mid 70s to
lower 80s valleys.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s to lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
$$
WAZ521-092300-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale and Bickleton
358 AM PDT Fri Sep 9 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, haze. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Windy.
Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear, haze. Lows in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Windy.
Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the upper 70s
to mid 80s. Breezy. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the mid
50s to lower 60s. North wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Highs in the mid
to upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Haze and patchy smoke. Lows in the
mid 50s to lower 60s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
70s to mid 80s. Lows in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Highs in the 70s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
40s to mid 50s. Highs in the 70s.
$$
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US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans are remembering 9/11 with moments of silence, readings of victims’ names, volunteer work and other tributes 21 years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
Victims’ relatives and dignitaries will convene Sunday at the places where hijacked jets crashed on Sept. 11, 2001 — the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania.
Other communities around the country are marking the day with candlelight vigils, interfaith services and other commemorations. Some Americans are joining in volunteer projects on a day that is federally recognized as both Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
The observances follow a fraught milestone anniversary last year. It came weeks after the chaotic and humbling end of the Afghanistan war that the U.S. launched in response to the attacks.
But if this Sept. 11 may be less of an inflection point, it remains a point for reflection on the attack that killed nearly 3,000 people, spurred a U.S. “war on terror” worldwide and reconfigured national security policy.
It also stirred — for a time — a sense of national pride and unity for many, while subjecting Muslim Americans to years of suspicion and bigotry and engendering debate over the balance between safety and civil liberties. In ways both subtle and plain, the aftermath of 9/11 ripples through American politics and public life to this day.
And the attacks have cast a long shadow into the personal lives of thousands of people who survived, responded or lost loved ones, friends and colleagues.
More than 70 of Sekou Siby’s co-workers perished at Windows on the World, the restaurant atop the trade center’s north tower. Siby had been scheduled to work that morning until another cook asked him to switch shifts.
Siby never took a restaurant job again; it would have brought back too many memories. The Ivorian immigrant wrestled with how to comprehend such horror in a country where he’d come looking for a better life.
He found it difficult to form the type of close, family-like friendships he and his Windows on the World co-workers had shared. It was too painful, he had learned, to become attached to people when “you have no control over what’s going to happen to them next.”
“Every 9/11 is a reminder of what I lost that I can never recover,” says Siby, who is now president and CEO of ROC United. The restaurant workers’ advocacy group evolved from a relief center for Windows on the World workers who lost their jobs when the twin towers fell.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden plans to speak and lay a wreath at the Pentagon, while first lady Jill Biden is scheduled to speak in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where one of the hijacked planes went down after passengers and crew members tried to storm the cockpit as the hijackers headed for Washington. Al-Qaida conspirators had seized control of the jets to use them as passenger-filled missiles.
Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff are due at the National Sept. 11 Memorial in New York, but by tradition, no political figures speak at the ground zero ceremony. It centers instead on victims’ relatives reading aloud the names of the dead.
Readers often add personal remarks that form an alloy of American sentiments about Sept. 11 — grief, anger, toughness, appreciation for first responders and the military, appeals to patriotism, hopes for peace, occasional political barbs, and a poignant accounting of the graduations, weddings, births and daily lives that victims have missed.
Some relatives also lament that a nation which came together — to some extent — after the attacks has since splintered apart. So much so that federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies, which were reshaped to focus on international terrorism after 9/11, now see the threat of domestic violent extremism as equally urgent.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending additional warships and thousands of Marines to the Middle East to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday approved the deployment of the USS Bataan amphibious readiness group and the 26th Marine Expeditional Unit to the Gulf region, according to U.S. officials. The readiness group consists of three ships, including the Bataan, an amphibious assault ship. An expeditional unit usually consists of about 2,500 Marines.
In an announcement, U.S. Central Command said the deployment will provide “even greater flexibility and maritime capability in the region.” The announcement did not name the ships, but U.S. officials detailed the units involved in the deployment on condition of anonymity to discuss troop movements.
Along with the Bataan, the group includes two other warships, the USS Mesa Verde and the USS Carter Hall. The group left Norfolk, Virginia, earlier this month. It was unclear Thursday if all three ships would continue into the Gulf region.
The deployment comes on the heels of decisions in recent weeks to send the USS Thomas Hudner, a destroyer, and a number of F-35 and F-16 fighter jets to the region. There also have been A-10 attack aircraft there for several weeks in response to the Iranian activity.
Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz early this month, opening fire on one of them. The fighter aircraft are intended to give air cover for the commercial ships moving through the waterway and increase the military’s visibility in the area, as a deterrent to Iran.
Gen. Erik Kurilla, who heads Central Command, said the additional forces “provide unique capabilities, which alongside our partner nations in the region, further safeguard the free flow of international commerce and uphold the rules based international order, and deter Iranian destabilizing activities in the region.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-sending-more-warships-marines-to-gulf-to-counter-irans-efforts-to-seize-commercial-ships/ | 2023-07-21 01:58:33 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-sending-more-warships-marines-to-gulf-to-counter-irans-efforts-to-seize-commercial-ships/ |
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering, and IT services and solutions, today announced its advancement to an Elite Partner in the ServiceNow Partner Program. Virtusa supports ServiceNow customers with streamlined and automated IT service management processes, resulting in faster issue resolution and improved customer satisfaction, including customer value.
The partnership will enable Virtusa to leverage ServiceNow's powerful platform to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, streamline workflows, and drive business growth. These solutions include a range of capabilities across IT service management, employee workflows, customer service, and more.
"Virtusa is delighted to take our partnership with ServiceNow to the next level, a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional results and value to our customers," said Rajesh Khanna, Global Head, Alliances and Strategic Deals, Virtusa. "We are incredibly proud to deepen our relationship with ServiceNow by achieving Elite partnership status. We are now better positioned to help enterprises transform their operations, unlock new efficiencies, and achieve their goals faster than ever."
As an Elite ServiceNow partner, Virtusa underwent rigorous training and certification processes, demonstrating their deep understanding of the platform and its capabilities. Through their work with clients in the financial services industry, Virtusa was able to showcase their expertise in leveraging ServiceNow to drive cost savings, improve efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, consistently deliver exceptional outcomes, and demonstrate their commitment to driving innovation through the platform. Virtusa was recognized as an Elite Partner by ServiceNow, granting them access to advanced training, support, and resources to enhance their IT service management capabilities further.
"ServiceNow is thrilled to have Virtusa as an Elite Partner in our ecosystem," said Anthony Torsiello, Vice President, Americas alliance and channel ecosystem at ServiceNow. "With Virtusa's innovative and leading business efforts across several key industries, including Financial Services and Healthcare, there is no limit to where they can go."
Virtusa and ServiceNow have already collaborated on several successful projects, helping enterprise clients across a range of industries to achieve their digital transformation goals. One example is a project for a large global financial services company. Virtusa leveraged the Now Platform to streamline and automate IT service management processes, resulting in faster issue resolution and improved customer satisfaction. In another project, Virtusa helped a major healthcare provider enhance their patient experience by deploying ServiceNow's customer service management solution, which enabled them to quickly and efficiently resolve patient inquiries and issues. These are just a few examples of how Virtusa and ServiceNow's partnership drives innovation and delivers value for enterprise clients.
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Virtusa helps clients grow their business with innovative products and services that create operational efficiency using digital labor, future-proof operational and IT platforms, and rationalization and modernization of IT applications infrastructure. This is achieved through a unique approach blending deep contextual expertise, empowered agile teams, and measurably better engineering to create holistic solutions that drive the business forward at unparalleled velocity enabled by a culture of cooperative disruption.
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BAB AL-HAWA, Syria (AP) — A small convoy crossed from Turkey into Syria’s rebel-held northwest Thursday with desperately needed medicines, blankets, tents and U.N. shelter kits, the first aid to reach the enclave, three days after the devastating earthquake killed thousands.
Before the convoy of six trucks, the only cargo coming across the Bab al-Hawa crossing on the Turkey-Syria border was a steady stream of bodies of earthquake victims — Syrian refugees who had fled the war in their country and settled in Turkey but perished in Monday’s 7.8 magnitude quake. Tearful survivors carried the remains of their loved ones wrapped in sheets, while others waited on the Syrian side to receive them.
Even before the earthquake wreaked havoc on both sides of the border — the death toll on Thursday surpassed 19,000 — the Syrian enclave of 4.6 million people was plagued by extreme misery, with many living in displacement camps, relying on humanitarian aid to survive.
Under an agreement at the U.N. Security Council, Bab al Hawa is the only crossing the United Nations is allowed to use to deliver aid from Turkey to the enclave. But the chaos in the aftermath of the quake, damaged roads and piles of debris around the crossing prevented the U.N. from delivering aid.
Smaller aid groups have reportedly brought in some aid across other border crossings, but U.N. officials have been reluctant to break protocol.
Cross-border aid is politically charged, with the Syrian government and top ally Russia pushing for deliveries to the enclave from Damascus, the Syrian capital, rather than Turkey. Damascus officials insist they are ready to distribute aid everywhere in Syria but critics say President Bashar Assad’s government has a history of blocking or misdirecting aid intended for rebel-controlled areas.
“Assad has a long history of politicizing aid, diverting it to his supporters, or selling it at the black market,” said Karam Shaar, a nonresident scholar at the Middle East Institute.
Local rescue crews said aid delays may have cost more lives. Lack of heavy machinery and other equipment forced rescuers to clear the rubble with whatever they had — including their bare hands.
“After 50 hours of work, we pulled out a man and little girl alive,” Abada Zikri, a first responder with the White Helmets, described one such rescue in Harem, a town of about 20,000 people in Syria’s Idlib province.
The White Helmets lost at least four volunteers in the earthquake, which also killed two Syrian employees with the International Rescue Committee and several several people from the area who worked with the U.N. on aid deliveries.
While Thursday’s convoy was a delivery delayed from before the earthquake, the U.N. said more convoys with earthquake-response aid would follow.
“Today is just the beginning of it,” Sanjana Quazi, who run’s the Turkey office of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, told the Associated Press on the Turkish side of the border.
Some have criticized the U.N. for not taking exceptional measures to deliver aid after the earthquake. Shaar said the world organization should have broken protocol and used other crossings into Syria or provided airdrops.
In Damascus, the parliament on Thursday called for the immediate lifting of Western-led sanctions on Syria, after the Syrian Red Crescent earlier this week urged the same amid fuel shortages and insufficient equipment.
The quake’s death toll rose Thursday across Syria’s front lines, with more than 1,900 killed in the rebel-held enclave and over 1,200 on the government side. Assad’s adviser Bouthaina Shaaban told London’s Sky News that Syria is willing to receive assistance from any country in the world, except Israel, which has offered help to both Turkey and Syria.
The United States and European Union have slammed Damascus’ demand for the lifting of sanctions, saying the measures affect Assad’s government and do not include humanitarian aid.
But several Syrians living abroad said in social media posts that online fundraising platforms have blocked their efforts to wire money to Syria due to the sanctions.
Several planes from Assad’s key allies Iran and Russia, as well as a handful of Arab countries — the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Iraq — have airlifted aid to Damascus and Aleppo, two major Syrian airports.
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Chehayeb reported from Beirut, and Abduelgasim from Cilvegozu, Turkey. Associated Press reporters Bassem Mroue in Beirut. Ghaith Alsayed in Idlib, Syria, and Omar Albam in Bab al-Hawa, Syria, contributed to this report. | https://www.koin.com/news/international/ap-days-after-quake-aid-trucks-reach-northwest-syrian-enclave/ | 2023-02-09 15:20:33 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/news/international/ap-days-after-quake-aid-trucks-reach-northwest-syrian-enclave/ |
Wings vs. Sky Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - May 28
The Dallas Wings (1-0) take on the Chicago Sky (2-0) on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Wintrust Arena. It starts at 6:00 PM ET on BSSWX and MARQ.
The matchup has no line set.
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Wings vs. Sky Game Info & Odds
- When: Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
- Where: Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: BSSWX and MARQ
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Wings vs. Sky Score Prediction
Prediction: Sky 87 Wings 79
Spread & Total Prediction for Wings vs. Sky
- Computer Predicted Spread: Chicago (-8.2)
- Computer Predicted Total: 165.5
Wings vs. Sky Spread & Total Insights
- Dallas compiled a 17-12-0 record against the spread last year.
- Dallas' games went over the point total 18 out of 29 times last season.
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Wings Performance Insights
- The Wings were fourth in the WNBA last year with 82.9 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked seventh with 82.8 points allowed per contest.
- Dallas pulled down 33.8 rebounds per game last season (eighth-ranked in WNBA), and it allowed just 32.7 rebounds per contest (third-best).
- The Wings ranked second-best in the WNBA by averaging only 12.7 turnovers per game. In terms of forced turnovers, they ranked eighth in the league (13.4 per contest).
- The Wings drained 7.8 threes per game (fifth-ranked in league). They had a 34.3% shooting percentage (eighth-ranked) from downtown.
- Last year the Wings gave up 7.3 three-pointers per game (fifth-ranked in WNBA) and allowed opponents to shoot 34.3% (seventh-ranked) from three-point land.
- When it comes to shot breakdown, Dallas took 66.9% two-pointers (accounting for 73.9% of the team's baskets) and 33.1% from beyond the arc (26.1%).
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NEW YORK — “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” continued to rack up coins at the box office, leading ticket sales for the third straight weekend, as the animation hit neared $1 billion after just 18 days in theaters.
The weekend’s top new release, the horror reboot “Evil Dead Rise” debuted solidly, launching with $23.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. But that was no match for Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which grossed $58.2 million in its third weekend.
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is setting a torrid pace for an animated movie. This week, it became the highest-grossing animated released of the pandemic era, with domestic ticket sales up to $434.3 million through Sunday and its global tally at $871.1 million. When “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” soon passes $1 billion worldwide, it will be just the fourth film of the pandemic era to reach that benchmark, following “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Top Gun Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.”
“Evil Dead Rise,” from Warner Bros. and New Line, is the fifth installment (and first in a decade) in the thriller franchise that Sam Raimi began with this 1981 ultra-low-budget classic, “Evil Dead.” Though Raimi’s subsequent and much-adored films starring Bruce Campbell grew increasingly slapstick, marrying comedy and horror, the 2013 reboot and “Evil Dead Rise” (with Raimi as an executive producer) rely on chillier frights.
“Evil Dead Rise,” which had a reported budget of $17 million, also had originally been planned as an HBO Max release. When Warner Bros. decided direct-to-streaming films weren’t financially appealing, it pushed some films – including “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” and “House Party” – to theaters, and simply canned a few others including “Batgirl” and “Scoob! Holiday Haunt."
Amazon Studios' “Air," likewise initially was intended to go straight to streaming, has also continued to perform well theatrically. The Ben Affleck-directed film, about Nike's courting of Michael Jordan, dipped a modest 29% in its third weekend with $5.5 million to bring its cumulative total to $41.3 million.
But while horror remains one of the most dependable genres at the box office, and families — after a long dry spell of all-audience releases — have flocked to “Super Mario,” some adult-oriented releases have continued to have a harder time attracting audiences.
Guy Ritchie's “The Covenant,” starring Jake Gyllenhaal as an injured army sergeant in Afghanistan, opened with $6.3 million in 2,611 theaters. But with mostly good reviews (81% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and an “A” CinemaScore from ticket buyers, the MGM release may hold well in coming weeks.
Ari Aster's “Beau Is Afraid,” the most expensive movie ever made by specialty studio A24, expanded until near-wide release, going from four theaters to 926. Aster's three-hour opus, received with more mixed reviews than his previous two films ("Hereditary," “Midsommar”), took in $2.7 million.
Searchlight’s “Chevalier," starring Kelvin Harrison as the 18th century French composer and violinist Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, also failed to make a dent. It took in $1.5 million in 1,275 theaters.
But with overall business in movie theaters largely thriving thanks to spring hits like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “John Wick: Chapter 4” ($168.9 million domestically in five weeks of release), the theatrical industry will have much to celebrate when it convenes Monday in Las Vegas for the annual CinemaCon. Studios, beginning with Sony Pictures on Monday, will hype their summer blockbusters as Hollywood looks to return to pre-pandemic box-office levels.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. "Super Mario Bros," $58.2 million.
2. “Evil Dead Rise,” $23.5 million.
3. “The Covenant,” $6.3 million.
4. “John Wick: Chapter 4,” $5.8 million.
5. “Air,” $5.5 million.
6. “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” $5.4 million.
7. “The Pope's Exorcist,” $3.3 million.
8. “Renfield,” $3.1 million.
9. “Beau Is Afraid,” $2.7 million.
10. “Suzume,” $1.6 million. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/box-office-super-mario-bros-evil-dead-rise/507-c1ff0691-e303-490a-bc27-1b708002b71b | 2023-04-23 19:11:24 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/box-office-super-mario-bros-evil-dead-rise/507-c1ff0691-e303-490a-bc27-1b708002b71b |
NEW YORK, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in C3.ai, Inc. ("C3.ai, Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: AI) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of C3.ai, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) C3.ai Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about December 9, 2020; and/or (b) C3.ai securities between December 9, 2020 and February 15, 2022, both dates inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
AI investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) C3.ai's partnership with Baker Hughes was deteriorating; (ii) C3.ai was employing a flawed accounting methodology to conceal the deterioration of its Baker Hughes partnership; (iii) C3.ai faced challenges in product adoption and significant salesforce turnover; (iv) the Company overstated, inter alia, the extent of its investment in technology, description of its customers, its total addressable market, the pace of its market growth, and the scale of alliances with its major business partners; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in C3.ai, Inc. during the relevant time frame, you have until May 3, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was set to announce a “major scientific breakthrough” Tuesday in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and stars.
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain, according to one government official and one scientist familiar with the research. Both spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the breakthrough ahead of the announcement.
Granholm was scheduled to appear alongside Livermore researchers at a morning event in Washington. The Department of Energy declined to give details ahead of time. The news was first reported by the Financial Times.
Proponents of fusion hope that it could one day produce nearly limitless, carbon-free energy, displacing fossil fuels and other traditional energy sources. Producing energy that powers homes and businesses from fusion is still decades away. But researchers said it was a significant step nonetheless.
“It’s almost like it’s a starting gun going off,” said Professor Dennis Whyte, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a leader in fusion research. “We should be pushing towards making fusion energy systems available to tackle climate change and energy security.”
Net energy gain has been an elusive goal because fusion happens at such high temperatures and pressures that it is incredibly difficult to control.
Fusion works by pressing hydrogen atoms into each other with such force that they combine into helium, releasing enormous amounts of energy and heat. Unlike other nuclear reactions, it doesn’t create radioactive waste.
Billions of dollars and decades of work have gone into fusion research that has produced exhilarating results — for fractions of a second. Previously, researchers at the National Ignition Facility, the division of Lawrence Livermore where the success took place, used 192 lasers and temperatures multiple times hotter than the center of the sun to create an extremely brief fusion reaction.
The lasers focus an enormous amount of heat on a small metal can. The result is a superheated plasma environment where fusion may occur.
Riccardo Betti, a professor at the University of Rochester and expert in laser fusion, said an announcement that net energy had been gained in a fusion reaction would be significant. But he said there’s a long road ahead before the result generates sustainable electricity.
He likened the breakthrough to when humans first learned that refining oil into gasoline and igniting it could produce an explosion.
“You still don’t have the engine and you still don’t have the tires,” Betti said. “You can’t say that you have a car.”
The net energy gain achievement applied to the fusion reaction itself, not the total amount of power it took to operate the lasers and run the project. For fusion to be viable, it will need to produce significantly more power and for longer.
It is incredibly difficult to control the physics of stars. Whyte said it has been challenging to reach this point because the fuel has to be hotter than the center of the sun. The fuel does not want to stay hot — it wants to leak out and get cold. Containing it is an incredible challenge, he said.
Net energy gain isn’t a huge surprise from the California lab because of progress it had already made, according to Jeremy Chittenden, a professor at Imperial College in London specializing in plasma physics.
“That doesn’t take away from the fact that this is a significant milestone,” he said.
It takes enormous resources and effort to advance fusion research. One approach turns hydrogen into plasma, an electrically charged gas, which is then controlled by humongous magnets. This method is being explored in France in a collaboration among 35 countries called the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor as well as by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a private company.
Last year the teams working on those projects in two continents announced significant advancements in the vital magnets needed for their work
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Mathew Daly reported from Washington. Maddie Burakoff reported from New York, Michael Phillis from St. Louis and Jennifer McDermott from Providence, R.I.
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Black holes, Einstein, Nick Saban and the power of the human mind | GARY COSBY JR.
Just over a week ago, astronomers announced that they had been able to photograph the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. The Event Horizon Telescope project presented a somewhat fuzzy image, which shows a doughnut-shaped blob of light with a dark hole in the center.
To see this black hole, which astronomers termed the Milky Way’s gentle giant, required a great deal of work over a period of years to produce the image. Scientists had been aware of a source of radio noise at Sagittarius A-star since 1973. They had calculated that Sagittarius A-star had to be a black hole, but the technology did not exist to create an image of it.
In fact, as you might imagine, a black hole is rather hard to photograph. In fact, it is impossible because black holes do not permit even light to escape from their gravitational attraction. What scientists have captured is an image of super-hot plasma rapidly revolving around the black hole’s event horizon, that point on the rim of the black hole that, once crossed, draws everything, even light, into the core. The image was captured by combining data from different telescopes around the world to produce the composite.
As remarkable as this proof of our galaxy’s black hole is, it probably won’t have an impact on your daily life. Nothing changes at the gas pump, the supermarket or your workplace because of this discovery, so for many people, this is only a cool diversion, a scenic overlook on the road of life.
What impressed me was the idea that this discovery provides another piece of evidence that proves Albert Einstein's’ remarkable General Theory of Relativity, which he proposed in 1915. I am not smart enough to understand all of Einstein’s theory, probably not even much of it, but what I do find fascinating is that he postulated all of this completely in his head long before much of it could be seen or experimentally proven.
His theory was so incredibly revolutionary it is one of the most important things to have ever happened in science. He dreamed it up in that amazing brain of his and somehow, more than a hundred years later, we are still proving him correct over and over and over.
The human mind is truly strange and amazing. For instance, a physicist named John Wheeler, a man who was a contemporary of Einstein’s and actually attached the name “black hole” to what Einstein had shown was possible, has a theory that human observation might actually play a role in the creation of physical reality.
Scientists have known almost since the invention of Quantum Mechanics that scientific observation changes the behavior of the things observed. If you get the chance, read about the famous double slit experiment. That will blow your mind. The basic concept is if scientists attempt to measure something like the behavior of a photon, it will react a certain way, but if they remove the measuring instruments it behaves entirely differently. It’s a bit like kids at play. They play according to the rules as long as mom is watching, but the minute her back is turned they revert to chaos.
William Wooters, a former student of Wheeler’s said in an interview with Discover Magazine, "You may ask whether the universe really existed before you start looking at it. That's the same as the Schrödinger cat question. And my answer would be that the universe looks as if it existed before I started looking at it. When we look at the universe, the best we can say is that it looks as if it were there 10 billion years ago."
I have taught my children this basic concept: Your perception is your reality. If you perceive things to be a certain way, you can bet your last dollar that will be your experience. It is very like that double slit experiment I referenced earlier. For most people, their perceptions form a barrier, which encloses their lives and prevents them from living beyond what is easily perceived.
Effecting real change in our lives, our family, community or nation, requires something of an Einsteinian effort. We must see something with our mind’s eye that, perhaps, cannot yet be seen or proven, then pursue this new reality with great effort. Alabama’s football coach, Nick Saban, would say we must do what it takes to be successful. What may be his greatest achievement is that he takes young men and shows them that they can be more than what their perceptions to that point had allowed them to be.
Therein lies the power of a visionary mind, be it Einstein, Saban or you. When someone sees a thing in his or her mind and then lays out a clear vision for others to follow, he or she is breaking down the walls of perception, of reality, allowing others to move to a new place, a place beyond the limits of their own self-imposed reality.
Maybe the photographic proof of that black hole's existence really does have an impact on our lives after all.
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This Mega Real Estate Team is expanding to Southwest Florida to go full out® for clients and provide the Best Real Estate Experience in the world.
NAPLES, FL, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Faris Team Real Estate, Canada's #1 Real Estate Team, announced that they are expanding to the Southwest Florida Region. With the launch of their new office in Naples, Faris Team is ready to go full out® for the Southwest Florida Housing Market and the communities of Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples and Marco Island.
"We're super excited to be opening our Florida branch. This is our ninth location," says Mark Faris, CEO and Broker of Faris Team.
In 2021, Faris Team Real Estate Brokerage achieved $1.4 billion in annual sales volume and sold over 1,700 homes. Its client service is unparalleled to others in the market, with nearly 10,000 Best Real Estate Experiences since 2007. With specialists in every field, from negotiating to marketing, to Real Estate agreements, Faris Team is focused on delivering the best results for their clients and community.
With this new location, Faris Team is looking forward to serving clients from both sides of the border. "We are thrilled to offer Canadians who are looking to move to Florida the opportunity to find their dream vacation home, as well as serving Floridians with our Best Experience Guaranteed promise, as we continue to transform the Real Estate industry," says Faris.
Faris Team attributes their success to three brand promises:
- Professional, Loving, Local Realtors® who live where you live and will always go full out for you®.
- Exceptional Marketing including complimentary home staging, professional photography and videography, premium home feature books and so much more! Clients' homes sell faster and for more value with Faris Team's proven system backed by a team of experts.
- The Best Experience Guaranteed in delivering exceptional End-To-End Stress-Free Real Estate Experience, or clients can cancel their agreement at no cost.
To learn more or to book an appointment, visit faristeam.com.
About Faris Team: Faris Team is Canada's #1 Real Estate Team with eight locations across Ontario. Since its launch in 2007, Faris Team has helped nearly 10,000 clients buy and sell homes with its team of Professional, Loving, Local Realtors®, Exceptional Marketing and Best Real Estate Experience Guarantee.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 25, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
731 AM CDT Thu Aug 25 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
county, DeWitt.
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 729 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Cuero, Yorktown, Westhoff, Thomaston, Arneckville,
Meyersville, Gruenau, Concrete, Edgar, New Davy, Cotton Patch
and Farm to Market Roads 236 and 237.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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BALTIMORE and PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delfi Diagnostics, Inc., a pioneering developer of a new class of high-performance, accessible liquid biopsy tests for early cancer detection and monitoring, hired Lee-Ann Smith-Freeman, PhD., as its first Vice President of Legal.
Lee-Ann most recently served as Associate General Counsel at Twist Bioscience, handling intellectual property, commercial, marketing and procurement legal matters. Prior to that, she specialized in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategy in the biotech, biopharma, medical device, computer and chemical fields as a patent attorney at Sheppard, Mullin, Richeter & Hampton LLP and at Zilka-Kotab, PC. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and her J.D. from the Santa Clara University School of Law.
"Lee-Ann's experience with intellectual property law and her deep scientific background – most attorneys don't also have a PhD in Chemistry – make her the ideal person to lead Delfi's legal operations," said Delfi's Co-Founder and CEO Victor Velculescu, MD, PhD.
"I am excited to join Delfi's leadership team and help bring this unique technology platform to patients around the world," Smith-Freeman said.
About Delfi Diagnostics
Delfi is developing a new class of liquid biopsy tests for early detection based on altered genome-wide fragmentation profiles, also known as "fragmentomes," representing aberrant packaging of DNA in cancer cells. By applying advanced machine learning algorithms, these fragment patterns are detectable at a very low sequencing cost. Delfi ("DNA Evaluation of Fragments for early Interception") is using this technology to develop highly sensitive and specific cancer detection assays intended for wide and cost-effective distribution and adoption.
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Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
MERRICK, N.Y. - Going to the doctor is a necessity but the battle over an incorrect medical bill can quickly become a nuisance.
"You get someone who pokes their head in the room and you're charged and they're not even the primary doctor," said one woman.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a user on Twitter says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Advocate Nicole Christensen, president of Care Answered, helps people navigate through the healthcare system. She said every person has rights as a patient and that it is important to ask questions, such as "Do you think my insurance will cover this?" and "Can I call my insurance?"
"There are also tests that sometimes doctors say you need," Christensen said. "Ask them why."
Within hours of that tweet, thousands of replies poured in from people with similar experiences. One user said her daughter was charged for "skin-to-skin contact" or holding the baby after he was born.
Just this year, a federal ban was passed on surprise medical bills. Now when it comes to hospital visits, even if you receive care from an out-of-network provider at an emergency facility, you can no longer be billed at a rate above what an in-network provider would, including any cost-sharing your plan requires.
Christensen said patient portals are also a good way to keep track of what took place during a doctor's visit. There should always be an explanation for any added services. They should see they had an assessment and what the outcome was
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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
International Evidence of Ritual Abuse Conference
The conference was an excellent conference again this year. Attendees included participants from Europe, Canada, and the US.
The Clinician's Conference discussed "Exposing Ritual Abuse Internationally" and presented empirical evidence of ritual abuse and complex trauma.
The Survivor Conference discussed breaking the global silence of ritual abuse and provided resources and support for survivors.
Conference information is at: https://survivorship.org/the-survivorship-ritual-abuse-and-mind-control-2022-conference/
Organized Ritual Violence in Germany - Claudia Fischer and Hannah C. Rosenblatt
German website (https://www.infoportal-rg.de ) with cases and evidence of organized ritual abuse and violence.
Claudia Fischer is a German journalist with 20 years of expertise in investigating stories about ritual abuse and sexual trauma.
Hannah C. Rosenblatt is a German survivor of organized violence. They documented their life with DID at http://einblogvonvielen.org and the podcast https://vielesein.de/
Should I seek freedom? Should I go through with recovery? A workshop to help you decide and a discussion of its benefits - Wendy Hoffman
If you're living as an unaware mind-controlled victim…you can find out who you are and what your life has been and can be in the future. https://ritualabuse.us/smart/wendy-hoffman/
Complex Trauma Assessment Problems - Dr. Rainer Hermann Kurz
This presentation addresses serious assessment issues related to complex trauma in an extreme abuse setting that had life changing consequences.
An Advocate's Journey into Extreme Abuse - Dr. Rainer Hermann Kurz
Rainer Kurz is a Chartered Psychologist based in London. Rainer developed 50+ psychometric tests and authored more than 100 publications. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rainer_Kurz2
Ritual Abuse Survivors Experience of Research - Dr. Laurie Matthew OBE
This presentation explored the background and ongoing work of two survivor led and non-profit organizations based in Scotland. https://www.rans.org.uk/http://www.18u.org.uk
Dr. Laurie Matthew OBE is founder and Manager of Eighteen And Under. http://www.violenceispreventable.org.uk
A History of Ritual Abuse - Dr. Randy Noblitt
This two-hour presentation traces the history of ritual abuse, and critically evaluates the chronology and evolution of this topic in the scholarly literature.
Randy Noblitt is a clinical psychologist and a professor of clinical psychology. https://ritualabuse.us/smart/randy-noblitt/
Healing from Trauma by Shelby Rising Eagle
Shelby will discuss the steps she took to heal from her childhood trauma.
Shelby Rising Eagle was born in the SF Bay Area raised in the Mormon Church. She reports both parents participated in satanic worship, pedophile sex ring in the church.
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AVON LAKE, Ohio (AP) _ Avient Corp (AVNT) on Wednesday reported a third-quarter loss of $10.3 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Avon Lake, Ohio-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 59 cents per share.
The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 61 cents per share.
The maker of resins used in plastic pipe and other products posted revenue of $823.3 million in the period, also missing Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $850.8 million.
Avient expects full-year earnings to be $2.60 per share.
Avient shares have decreased 37% since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 37% in the last 12 months.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (AGFS), relating to its proposed acquisition by Paine Schwartz Partners. Under the terms of the agreement, AGFS shareholders are expected to receive $3.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/agrofresh-solutions-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
About Monteverde & Associates PC
We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing. We were listed in the Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. Our lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions. Mr. Monteverde is recognized by Super Lawyers in 2013 and 2017-2019 as a Rising Star and in 2022 as a Super Lawyer in Securities Litigation. He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017-2021 Top Rated Lawyer. Our firm's recent successes include changing the law in a significant victory that lowered the standard of liability under Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act in the Ninth Circuit. Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court. Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, 139 S. Ct. 1407 (2019). Also, we have recovered or secured over a dozen cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
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WASHINGTON, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA National) has announced a call for nominations for four prestigious insurance awards in its 2022 Fall Awards program.
Nominations are now being accepted for the association's 2022 Company Award of Excellence, Company Representative of the Year, Managing General Agency (MGA) of the Year and Excellence in Technology and Social Media awards.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 12, 2022.
Nomination forms are now available at https://www.pianational.org/awards
The PIA National Company Award of Excellence honors an insurance company that demonstrates a commitment to the American Agency System and seeks to further the interests of professional, independent insurance agents by creating a better business environment.
The PIA National Company Representative of the Year Award recognizes the professionalism and unique contributions of an outstanding company representative.
The PIA National Managing General Agency (MGA) of the Year Award is given annually to recognize the outstanding achievement of a managing general agency in furthering the interests of agents, along with a commitment to the agency system and successful efforts to create a better business environment for professional insurance agents.
The PIA National Excellence in Technology and Social Media Award honors a PIA member agency that uses technology and social media communication tools to effectively further the goals of the organization, build upon an existing brand, and introduce products and services to an expandable customer base. The 13th annual Excellence in Technology and Social Media Award is sponsored by the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).
All four award winners will be recognized via a PIA press release, a series of articles and an online video.
PIA's three other major national awards—the Professional Agent of the Year, Young Insurance Professional of the Year and Customer Service Representative of the Year—will be presented in spring 2023.
Founded in 1931, PIA is a national trade association that represents member insurance agents and their employees who sell and service all kinds of insurance but specialize in coverage of automobiles, homes, and businesses. PIA's web address is http://pianational.org.
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The pilot program partners with God's Love We Deliver and NYC Health + Hospitals to provide Medically Tailored Meals to high-needs individuals
NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One in three chronically ill patients are hospitalized due to malnourishment, resulting in a lower quality of life and higher health care costs than properly nourished patients. On July 1, 2022, MetroPlusHealth, New York City's high-quality and affordable health plan, introduced its In-Lieu-of Services Medically Tailored Meals (ILS-MTM) pilot program. The no-cost program is open to eligible members who are 18 years of age or older, on Medicaid (including Partnership in Care and Health and Recovery Plan), living with cancer, diabetes, heart failure, or HIV/AIDS, and have had a certain number of inpatient hospital stays and/or emergency room visits within the last 12 months related to these conditions. It is also available to members who are currently receiving personal care services and wish to receive medically tailored meals (MTMs).
Through the ILS-MTM pilot program, qualifying members work with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who design their menu and provide nutrition education and counseling. These meals are tailored to the member's specific health needs and can help them access nutritious meals. MetroPlusHealth's members can have up to three meals per day delivered to their homes for six months at a time and can continue receiving meals as long as they are eligible to participate in the program.
The partnership with God's Love We Deliver (GLWD) ensures that the medically tailored meals program is part of the continuum of health care, broadly accessible to those who need it, and always of the highest quality. GLWD serves in the space between hunger and health, and medically tailored meals provide a low-cost and high-impact intervention.
Food is medicine, and nutrition is integral to people's flourishing and managing diseases that threaten their health. Members enrolled in MTMs shared that the meals helped them live more independently, helped them eat more nutritiously, and made their treatment more bearable. The impact of MTMs and meal delivery programs reduced emergency department visits, ambulance use, hospital readmission, and overall health care spending.
"The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that from May 2021 to May 2022, food prices were the largest over-the-year increase in 43 years. Through our partnership with God's Love We Deliver and NYC Health + Hospitals, we are proud to offer our members meals designed to improve their health outcomes, lower the cost of care and increase patient satisfaction," said Dr. Talya Schwartz, President and CEO of MetroPlusHealth. "When the coronavirus pandemic first gripped New York City, New Yorkers experienced food insecurity and saw food prices increase. As the City eased out of the lockdown, the price of goods continued to rise. Access to nutritious meals is essential as it impacts physical and mental health."
"We're thrilled with our partnership with MetroPlusHealth, nourishing their members with our home-delivered medically tailored meals," said Karen Pearl, President and CEO of God's Love We Deliver. "Research demonstrates that Food is Medicine, and we look forward to providing this life-saving nutrition intervention to so many. Our delicious, individually-tailored meals will support MetroPlusHealth members' health and well-being, helping them stay out of hospitals and in their homes, improving their health outcomes and lowering the cost of their care."
"We are delighted that more NYC Health + Hospitals' patients will benefit from medically tailored meals through this evidence-based program," said Dr. Nichola Davis, Chief Population Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals. "We know that healthy food is essential to good health and are committed to helping New Yorkers remove unjust barriers to getting and staying healthy. It is exciting to see New York State take this important step to ensure that New Yorkers with the diet-related disease have enough nutritious food to support their health and well-being."
MetroPlusHealth members who want to enroll in the ILS-MTM pilot program can look out for a call from a representative. Joining the program is entirely up to the member. If a member decides not to join, it will not affect their Medicaid eligibility or benefits. For any questions, please call 1-800-3030-9626 (TTY: 711), Monday to Saturday, from 8 AM to 8 PM.
Photos of meals are available here. Photo credits to Kerri Brewer and Lauren Radel for food styling.
About MetroPlusHealth
Since 1985, MetroPlusHealth has built a reputation for providing access to affordable, quality health care to residents across New York City. MetroPlusHealth is the plan of choice for over 660,000 New Yorkers and has a five-star rating based on the State's 2020 Consumer's Guide to Medicaid and Child Health Plus Managed Care Plans in New York City. The health plan's robust network of primary care doctors and specialists includes many independent community providers. Culturally sensitive, and fluent in more than 40 languages, MetroPlusHealth's staff is as diverse as the great City it serves. For more information about MetroPlusHealth plans, benefits, and services, visit www.metroplus.org and join the conversation at facebook.com/metroplushealth and Twitter @metroplushealth. MetroPlusHealth is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation's largest public health system.
CONTACT:
Divendra Jaffar
212-908-3380/646-952-3243
jaffadi@metroplus.org
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