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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Richard Painter, former White House chief ethics lawyer, about ethical and legal implications of finding classified documents in an office that once belonged to Joe Biden.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Richard Painter, former White House chief ethics lawyer, about ethical and legal implications of finding classified documents in an office that once belonged to Joe Biden.
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Proclamation Declares May 23-27, 2022 as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week
DES PLAINES, Ill., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, is excited to announce that Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed a Gubernatorial Proclamation declaring May 23-27, 2022 as Contractor Fraud Awareness Week in the state.
"The proclamation signed by Governor Hogan is not only an honor for NICB, but serves as a reminder that post-disaster contractor fraud is something we all need to understand better to combat," said David J. Glawe, president and CEO of the NICB. "Contractor fraud costs homeowners and insurance companies billions of dollars each year as deceitful contractors follow well-rehearsed scams to prey on disaster victims. With this Proclamation, we can bring greater awareness to post-disaster fraud and what Marylanders can do so they don't end up being victimized twice."
The Proclamation encourages Maryland residents to get at least three written estimates from potential contractors following a disaster, check contractor credentials, and work closely with their insurance companies during the rebuilding process.
"Property owners are most vulnerable right after a disaster has occurred and when help is most needed. We urge consumers to use common sense when hiring a contractor. Be wary of unsolicited contractors that show up at your door, offering to manage your insurance claim and promising you insurance coverage for specific repairs or replacements," warned Insurance Commissioner Kathleen A. Birrane. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Honest contractors play an important role in assessing your damage and providing the estimates and information necessary to help you make your insurance claim. But only licensed public adjusters are authorized by law to negotiate that claim with your insurers. If you have questions about what your contractor is promising or if you encounter any problems with your insurer over a claim, call us – the MIA is here to help you."
"Protecting consumers from fraudulent home improvement contractors is a primary mission of the Maryland Department of Labor and we take this responsibility very seriously. And this is especially true in the wake of a disaster," said Maryland Secretary of Labor Tiffany Robinson. "Marylanders who invest their hard-earned savings in improvements to their primary asset need to feel confident in the contractor they choose to do the work. Through Governor Hogan's leadership in recognizing Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, the Maryland Home Improvement Commission stands ready to assist and protect Marylanders as they make life-changing investments and improvements to their home."
NICB created Contractor Fraud Awareness Week in 2021 to highlight the growing problem of contractors and vendors that take advantage of disaster victims in the aftermath of catastrophes. Throughout the week, NICB, along with its partners, will distribute materials via social media using the hashtag #CFAW2022. Additionally, NICB will engage with television outlets across the U.S. on a national media tour, participate in a Facebook Live event with AARP, and distribute new public service announcements informing the public about fraudulent contractors and how to identify them following hurricanes, tornadoes, hailstorms, and wildfires.
"On behalf of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, I would like to thank Governor Hogan, Insurance Commissioner Birrane, and Secretary of Labor Robinson for their support and understanding of insurance fraud. Increasing awareness of post-disaster fraud will help us reduce this problem," added Glawe.
For more information about Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, visit www.nicb.org/ContractorFraudWeek.
REPORT FRAUD: Anyone with information concerning insurance fraud or vehicle theft can report it anonymously by calling toll-free 800.TEL.NICB (800.835.6422)or submitting a form on our website.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU: Headquartered in Des Plaines, Ill., the NICB is the nation's leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to combatting and preventing insurance crime through Intelligence, Analytics, and Operations; Education and Crime Prevention; and Strategy, Policy, and Advocacy. The NICB is supported by more than 1,200 property and casualty insurance companies and self-insured organizations. NICB member companies wrote over $530 billion in insurance premiums in 2020, or more than 82% of the nation's property-casualty insurance. That includes more than 95% ($236 billion) of the nation's personal auto insurance. To learn more, visit www.nicb.org.
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Holiday shipping deadlines approach for UPS, FedEx, US mail
Published: Dec. 13, 2022 at 2:42 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - The clock is ticking to get holiday gifts delivered on time.
FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service are offering ground, next-day delivery, and same-day shipping to make sure presents arrive on time.
All three delivery services have posted their holiday shipping deadlines which are almost the same as last year.
For FedEx, the last day for ground delivery is Wednesday, Dec. 14.
For the U.S. Postal Service, the last day for ground delivery is Saturday, Dec. 17.
UPS, on the other hand, suggests getting an estimate from its website.
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The streak continues.
The Douglas girls extended their consecutive state championship run to five with a 60-46 victory over Buffalo on Friday at the Ford Wyoming Center. The Bearcats won titles in 2017-18 and 2021-23 and entered the 2020 Wyoming State High School Class 3A Basketball Championships with a 24-1 record before the tournament was canceled due to the pandemic.
Sophomore Jaden Meyer scored twice at the rim to give Douglas (27-2) a 4-0 lead and the Bearcats never trailed. Every time the Bison got close Douglas sophomore Lauren Olson had an answer.
She scored seven consecutive points late in the first quarter to give the Bearcats a 16-7 advantage. When Buffalo (21-5) cut the margin to 18-16 early in the second, Olson scored on a runner in the lane and in transition to make it 22-16. After Kamry Davis made two free throws for the Bison, Douglas senior Brooke Wright knocked down a 3-pointer and Olson scored six consecutive points to extend the lead to 31-18 and give her 17 points.
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The Bearcats took a 31-21 lead into the half, but the Bison got a follow shot from Tess Rule and back-to-back buckets in the paint from Grace Peterson to make it a 31-27 game. Wright responded with a triple and after another basket from Peterson, Olson had a steal and layup and a left-handed shot in traffic and Leticia DeGracia scored to push the lead to 40-29.
Rule had five consecutive points for the Bison before Olson beat the third-quarter buzzer with a short jumper to make it 42-34.
The teams traded buckets in the fourth, with Rule cutting the Douglas lead to 50-45 with a drive down the lane with 3 minutes remaining.
Olson collided with another player and had to go to the bench with a bloody nose, but Wright split a pair of free throws and Meyer scored at the rim to push the lead to 55-46. Olson returned in the final minute and made 5 of 6 free throws to put the game on ice.
Olson finished with a game-high 28 points for Douglas, which also got 14 points from Wright and 10 from Meyer.
Rule scored 20 and Peterson added 14 for Buffalo, which had defeated Douglas in the East Regional championship game last week.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, signaling their determination to contend for a playoff spot with Shohei Ohtani.
The Angels traded two of their top minor league prospects — left-hander Ky Bush and catcher Edgar Quero — to the White Sox, who got a solid return for two talented veteran pitchers playing their final season before unrestricted free agency.
Los Angeles announced the deal shortly after Sports Illustrated cited an unidentified source in reporting the Angels will not trade Ohtani, the 2021 AL MVP. Ohtani will be an unrestricted free agent this winter, but the Angels clearly are pulling out all the stops to contend for their first playoff appearance in the two-way superstar’s six major league seasons.
Giolito is the centerpiece of the deal for the Halos, who were eager to add an experienced starting pitcher. The Los Angeles-area native was among the top available names on the market as an impending free agent unlikely to re-sign with the White Sox.
Giolito is 6-6 with a 3.79 ERA this season in 21 starts for Chicago. His 131 strikeouts are 10th in the AL, and he has limited opponents to a .211 average in his last nine starts.
Giolito is from Santa Monica, and he pitched alongside Atlanta’s Max Fried and St. Louis’ Jack Flaherty in high school in Studio City.
Giolito spent his past seven big league seasons in Chicago’s rotation, winning 59 games. He was an All-Star selection in 2019, and he threw a no-hitter on Aug. 25, 2020. He has finished in the top 11 in AL Cy Young voting three times in his career.
“Gio’s been a workhorse for us. I call him Mr. Consistency,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “He’s the same guy every single day. A great teammate. He gives us everything we’ve got. He’s rooting for his teammates out on the bench. The Angels got a good guy. And they did in Lopey, too.”
The Angels’ six-man rotation has been inconsistent this season after a strong 2022 campaign, with even Ohtani having stretches of ineffectiveness. Giolito will join Ohtani, Tyler Anderson, Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval and Reid Detmers in the rotation.
Giolito’s most recent start was last Sunday, making him a likely candidate to pitch this weekend during the Angels’ important series in Toronto. Los Angeles must play a doubleheader in Detroit on Thursday after weather worries wiped out Wednesday’s game.
The Angels (52-49) have won six of their last seven to move four games behind the Blue Jays for the final AL wild-card spot, although the Yankees and Red Sox are also ahead of Los Angeles.
López will be another tested, veteran arm in the Angels’ bullpen. He is 2-5 with a 4.29 ERA and four saves in 43 appearances this season, and he has made eight consecutive scoreless appearances.
Giolito and López also were traded together in December 2016, when they were sent from the Washington Nationals to Chicago along with Dane Dunning in exchange for Adam Eaton.
“Certainly not where any of us in the organization thought when this year started we would be come the trade deadline,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. “But clearly moves like these in terms of putting ourselves in the best position going forward are essential and we are certainly please to add Bush and Quero.”
The trade was announced after struggling White Sox dropped to 41-62 with a 10-7 loss to the Cubs. They have lost five in a row and 13 of 17 overall.
Bush, 23, was a second-round pick in 2021, and he is 1-4 with a 7.20 ERA while playing for two minor league teams this season. Quero is considered a future major league catcher, but his path to the show in Anaheim would be blocked by Logan O’Hoppe, who showed tremendous promise as a rookie early this season before a torn labrum sidelined him until next month.
“Quero is (among) the more highly regarded catching prospects in the game, at age 20, switch-hitting catcher who is one of the youngest players in Double-A,” Hahn said.
This aggressive trade is the latest move by the Angels to get rid of their reputation for wasting the talents of MVPs Mike Trout and Ohtani. Owner Arte Moreno’s club has the majors’ longest streaks of consecutive losing seasons (seven) and consecutive non-playoff seasons (eight, tied with Detroit).
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AP Baseball Writer Jay Cohen in Chicago contributed to this report.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The United Arab Emirates pledged Thursday to give $15 million to help rebuild the Jenin refugee camp after the most intense Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank in nearly two decades.
The funding promise comes after the two-day offensive destroyed the camp’s narrow roads and alleyways. The operation, meant to crack down on Palestinian militants after a series of recent attacks on Israelis, sent thousands of people fleeing their homes. Twelve Palestinians and one Israeli soldier were killed in the fighting.
The UAE's state-run WAM news agency reported that the money would be granted to UNRWA, the U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees, to rebuild damaged homes and businesses and for the agency's services. UNRWA has struggled recently to raise the funding it needs to keep its day-to-day operations helping millions of people across the Middle East.
Israel's fierce incursion this week saw bulldozers tearing through streets to clear a path for the hundreds of soldiers deployed. Israel withdrew its troops on Wednesday, revealing a scene of destruction.
Roads in the densely populated area of some 24,000 people were chewed up, with piles of broken asphalt, stones and rocks lying on the sides. Cars, some overturned on the sides of roads, were smashed and scorched.
UNRWA said some of its own facilities, including the windows and walls of a health center and the road leading up its school, sustained damage.
At a donor conference last month, UNRWA fundraising fell short of the $300 million it said was necessary to continue assisting Palestinians, with countries pledging just $107 million. The shortfall came even after the United Nations chief said UNRWA “is on the verge of financial collapse.”
Israel launched the invasion in the camp, long known as a bastion of Palestinian militants, on Monday, saying its goal was to destroy and confiscate weapons. It carried out airstrikes and sent in hundreds of troops in an operation that was reminiscent of the bloody period two decades ago known as the second intifada, or Palestinian uprising against Israel's open-ended occupation.
Some of the scenes from Jenin, including massive army bulldozers tearing through camp alleys, were eerily similar to those from a major Israeli incursion in 2002, which lasted for eight days and became known as the battle of Jenin.
The operations, two decades apart, were meant to crush militant groups in the camp and deter and prevent attacks on Israelis. In each case, the army claimed success, only to be dragged into new cycles of military raids and Palestinian attacks.
Many Palestinians see the actions of the gunmen as an inevitable result of 56 years of occupation and the absence of any political process with Israel. They also point to increased West Bank settlement construction and violence by extremist settlers.
The large-scale raid comes amid a more than yearlong spike in violence that has created a challenge for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government. His coalition is dominated by ultranationalists who have called for tougher action against Palestinian militants only to see the fighting worsen.
Over 140 Palestinians have been killed this year in the West Bank, and Palestinian attacks targeting Israelis have killed at least 25 people, including a shooting last month that killed four settlers.
Israel captured the West Bank, east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians seek those territories for their hoped-for independent state.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man who suffered a heart attack has fully recovered and was given an opportunity to see and thank the nursing student who jumped into action to save his life earlier this year.
Just a few days before Valentine's Day, George Sylvester said he was shopping at the Perimeter Mall for a gift when it happened.
“I decided to make a purchase; made that purchase," Sylvester said, "and the next thing you knew, I was in an ambulance."
The healthy 48-year-old suffered a heart attack on that day, and it was MD student Paige Harmon who was right by his side performing CPR until first responders arrived.
“I’m not just calling her a super hero because it sounds good. If she’s not there that day, then I’m not here today," Sylvester said.
Harmon was shopping with her fiance when she saw Sylvester fall to the ground. She immediately started giving him chest compressions.
“I saw Mr. George laying there," Harmon said, "Obviously losing consciousness, looking kind of dusky."
The paramedic who responded said if it weren't for Paige performing initial CPR, George might not have made it.
“It could have been a different outcome," Zatar Washington, a paramedic, said. "I just think fast-action defibrillation and CPR ultimately saved this man’s life."
In a ceremony Thursday, Harmon, along with the other first responders, were reunited with Sylvester and honored for their actions. Who said he'd forever be grateful to Paige for stepping in on that day.
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- A new park is now open in Fayetteville.
Montclair Neighborhood School Park had its ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday.
The new park can be used by students while school is in session or by anyone during after school hours.
The park covers 4.25 acres near Cross Creek Mall. It has a playground with several slides, a picnic shelter, a walking train and six basketball goals.
The park can also be accessed by FAST bus route 15.
Voters in 2016 approved the Parks and Recreation bond project. That project is responsible for the $300,000 it took to build the park. | https://abc11.com/fayetteville-park-near-me-playground-montclair-neighborhood/11715759/ | 2022-04-06 11:37:58 | 0 | https://abc11.com/fayetteville-park-near-me-playground-montclair-neighborhood/11715759/ |
Truck reported on fire and other reports
Published 11:50 am Thursday, May 4, 2023
A truck was reported on fire at 3:14 p.m. Wednesday at 717 Garfield Ave. Albert Lea Fire Rescue stated the owner went to start the pickup and heard a backfire and then fire came out from under the hood. The house sustained some scorch marks, and the neighboring house had some melted siding on the south side.
Injury crashes reported
An injury crash was reported at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at 201 W. Main St. in Albert Lea.
Loreno Molinarez-Quiroz, 42, was cited for no Minnesota driver’s license and failure to yield. No other information was yet available.
An injury crash was reported at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday at 609 E. Main St. in Albert Lea. No other information was yet available.
Grass fire reported
A grass fire was reported at 4:14 p.m. Wednesday at 11628 640th Ave. in Emmons.
2 cited for e-cigarettes at schools
Police cited one juvenile for possession of an e-cigarette on school property at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday at Albert Lea High School, 2000 Tiger Lane.
Police cited one juvenile for possession of an e-cigarette on school property at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday at Southwest Middle School, 1601 W. Front St.
1 arrested in park parking lot
Police arrested Jacob Matthew Borland, 29, at 4:56 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot at Bancroft Bay Park, 900 Hammer Road. Police logs did not state what the arrest was for.
1 arrested for domestic assault
Police arrested Autumn Christine Olsen, 34, for domestic assault at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday at 527 Triangle Drive. | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2023/05/truck-reported-on-fire-and-other-reports/ | 2023-05-04 20:51:46 | 0 | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2023/05/truck-reported-on-fire-and-other-reports/ |
PHILADELPHIA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Dentsply Sirona, Inc. ("Dentsply" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY) between June 9, 2021 and May 9, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Dentsply during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/dentsply-sirona/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Dentsply is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
Dentsply is a dental equipment manufacturer that produces a wide array of dental supplies, ranging from anesthetics, plaque and gum disease prevention, tooth polishers, and artificial teeth.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate the Company's revenue and earnings by manipulating its accounting for a distributor rebate program in order for senior executives to be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation.
The truth about Dentsply's misconduct was revealed through a series of disclosures, beginning on April 19, 2022, when Dentsply announced the sudden termination of its CEO.
On May 10, 2022, Dentsply announced that, following reports from several whistleblowers, the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors had commenced an internal investigation regarding certain financial reporting matters, including "the Company's use of incentives to sell products to distributors in the third and fourth quarter of 2021" and whether "certain former and current members of senior management directed the Company's use of these incentives and other actions to achieve executive compensation targets in 2021."
As a result of these disclosures, Dentsply's share price declined significantly and investors suffered heavy losses.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel
Berger Montague
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Berger Montague
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Augusta National has the green jacket. Orchard Hills Golf Course has a green clubhouse — although, truth be told, green doesn’t do it justice. The building’s weathered aluminum siding is more of an avocado hue, like the color of tile you might find in an old high school cafeteria.
And, really, clubhouse isn’t quite accurate, either. That word conjures an image of a stately structure sitting atop a hill where country club members sip Arnold Palmers or imported beers at the end of their rounds.
Augusta National has a clubhouse. Orchard Hills?
Well, in the words of longtime course superintendent Pete Evans, it has “a temporary building from 1969.” The interior has wood paneling and furniture that looks stolen from an old dentist’s office, with a collection of antique wood drivers lined along a wall as if Bobby Jones had left them there while using the bathroom.
This nine-hole track, located a short drive from a half dozen major highways in Paramus, is an unlikely place to visit at the start of Masters week. No sign on the grounds marks its strange connection to the most important golf tournament. Most of the golfers here are unaware of the connection, too, or downright disbelieving that there is one.
“Yeah, I’m not buying that,” a customer named Ted Lewis said before pulling his bag onto the first tee on a cloudy afternoon last week. I had just told him that he was about to play the same course where the reigning Masters champion had taken some of his first swings.
I had just told him that Scottie Scheffler — the world’s top-ranked golfer and odds-on favorite to slip the green jacket over his shoulders again in a few days — started his career right here in New Jersey at Orchard Hills. Or that’s the legend, at least.
Scheffler was born in Ridgewood and lived in Montvale for the first six years of his life before his family moved to Texas. His father, Scott, grew up in Englewood Cliffs and attended St. Cecilia High in Englewood. His mother, Diane, lived in Park Ridge and was childhood friends with James Gandolfini, so the New Jersey credentials are legit.
“If you’re born in Jersey, sorry, you’re from Jersey,” Evans said with a laugh. He doesn’t remember meeting Scottie Scheffler back 20 years ago, but he’s heard the story. It’s a good story. It’s a Jersey story. “We take pride in it.”
Soon after the young Scheffler was old enough to swing a golf club, his father would take him to Orchard Hills as his older daughter trained on a swimming team at the Bergen County Community College pool nearby. The father would hold up a flashlight at the flagstick as the boy took his cuts — which, in the process, left dad with some bruises.
“He used to hit us with the golf balls,” Scott Scheffler said. “The police would kick us off, and we’d come back on, then the police would kick us off again. Then one day, the guy (at the course) finally came out and I said, ‘Could you just watch for a minute?’ And he’s like, ‘Wow. He’s really good at this!’ Then they wouldn’t bother us anymore.”
It is safe to say, should Scheffler show up at Orchard Hills now, he would attract quite a crowd. The good-natured 26 year old said last April that he didn’t remember much about growing up in Bergen County, but he did grant permission for New Jersey to claim him as one of its own. “My dad, he loved Bruce (Springsteen), so I like Bruce, too,” he even said as a nod to his roots, although these days, he said he listened mostly to country music.
That Orchard Hills, of all places, can stake claim to a small part of his history is a neat little twist considering its ritzier neighbors. The course is just a 3 wood away from Ridgewood Country Club and a short drive to Arcola Country Club and Paramus Golf Course. Those are three of the best courses in the state.
Orchard Hills? Well, it had high hopes when it opened. This is how the The Ridgewood Herald News announced its much-anticipated opening on Feb. 6, 1931, in a story that noted that it would be located “within 20 minutes of Manhattan ... upon the completion of the new Hudson River bridge” later that year:
In the picturesque, rolling hills of Paramus, at an elevation that lends a panoramic view of the exceptional beauty of the surrounding country, the new Orchard Hills Golf Club ... has completed its eighteen hole championship course. A fine growth of grass was evident prior to the first fall of snow and the course should be ready for play in the early part of the summer.
Noted architect Herbert Strong designed the course, but in 1965, half of its land was chosen as the site for Bergen County Community College. A map of its original layout still hangs on a wall inside the clubhouse, but now the 2,823-yard layout is more for recreational golfers than PGA Tour elites. And they love it.
“You have no idea how beautiful it is,” said Bob Markantes, a regular from Glen Rock. “It’s the perfect course for seniors.”
For just $27, county residents can sneak in nine holes during an extended lunch break and finish in under two hours. One cloudy day late last week, several players raved about the conditions to starter Tom Connolly, with one regular playfully trying to bribe his away back on the first tee after finishing his nine holes.
Connolly is also a realtor, so he knows he is standing on what would be a gold mine. “The real estate is worth so much money,” he said, eyes widening. But after a whopping 35,000 rounds last year, the county isn’t about to sell this often overlooked little course. It might not be fancy, but it serves its purpose.
And who knows? Maybe someday, the reigning Masters champion will bring his green jacket to that green clubhouse.
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ERIE, Colo. (KDVR) – An 82 year-old Colorado man wowed the crowd at a wedding reception with dance moves that defy his age — and now a video of his performance is going viral on Instagram.
“I’ve been dancing since about 50 years, you know,” Navnit Tailor, an architect from Erie, told Nexstar’s KDVR.
Last month, Tailor went to a wedding in Canada, where a DJ’s camera caught his exuberant, jubilant dance moves.
Tailor’s son, Samir Tailor, said his father is “always the first one to start the dancing.”
“The DJ there captured [his dance] and the next thing I know, a day or a couple days later, the DJ sent my sister a text saying, ‘Hey, your dad’s going viral.'”
Over the next 24 hours, the video had been seen by hundreds of thousands of people all over the world. To date, the original Instagram video has been viewed over 1.2 million times.
“I was shocked,” Navnit Tailor said.
His family wasn’t. Dancing runs in the family’s blood, according to his son.
“My whole family is a set of dancers,” Samir Tailor said. “My sister and myself, we’ve always danced quite a bit, but you know, dad seems to capture the attention of people like no other.”
Samir believes that Instagram’s fascination with an 82 year-old man, being healthy and active enough to dance so excitedly, proves you’re never too old to act young.
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OPELOUSAS, La., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "CLST") (the "Company"), the parent company for Catalyst Bank (the "Bank") (www.catalystbank.com), reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $171,000, up $36,000, or 27%, from the third quarter of 2022.
"2022 was transformational for our company embodied by the new Catalyst Bank name," said Joe Zanco, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank. "Our mission is to serve as catalysts for economic growth in our communities by helping locally-owned businesses grow. Our team is fully committed to fueling local business and improving the lives of our neighbors."
Share Repurchase Plan
The Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the Company's first share repurchase plan (the "2023 Repurchase Plan"). Under the 2023 Repurchase Plan, the Company may purchase up to 265,000 shares, or approximately 5% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Share repurchases under the 2023 Repurchase Plan are expected to commence during the first quarter of 2023 upon the completion of share repurchases to fund the 2022 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement.
Loans and Credit Quality
Loans totaled $133.6 million at December 31, 2022, up $1.7 million, or 1%, from September 30, 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2022, loan growth was primarily driven by new originations of commercial and industrial loans and fundings on existing construction loans, which were partially offset by paydowns across other segments of the portfolio.
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.
Non-performing assets ("NPAs") totaled $2.0 million at December 31, 2022, up $85,000, or 4%, compared to September 30, 2022. The ratio of NPAs to total assets was 0.76% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.68% at September 30, 2022. Non-performing loans ("NPLs") totaled $1.7 million, or 1.26% of total loans, at December 31, 2022 and $1.6 million, or 1.21% of total loans, at September 30, 2022. At December 31, 2022, approximately 94% of total NPLs were one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, compared to 88% at September 30, 2022.
The allowance for loan losses totaled $1.8 million, or 1.35% of total loans, at December 31, 2022 and $1.8 million, or 1.37% of total loans, at September 30, 2022. The Company did not record a provision for or a reversal of loan losses during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net loan recoveries totaled $3,000 during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to net loan charge-offs of $61,000 for the third quarter of 2022. The third quarter charge-offs were primarily related to two residential mortgage loans.
Investment Securities
Total investment securities were $93.1 million at December 31, 2022, up $1.0 million, or 1%, from September 30, 2022. At December 31 and September 30, 2022, 87% of total investment securities, based on amortized cost, were classified as available-for-sale. Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale totaled $11.5 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $12.6 million at September 30, 2022. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the average yield on the investment securities portfolio was 1.61%, up 13 basis points from the third quarter of 2022.
Deposits
Total deposits were $165.1 million at December 31, 2022, down $19.1 million, or 10%, from September 30, 2022. The decrease in deposits was primarily due to net outflows from NOW accounts and a decrease in certificates of deposit.
The following table sets forth the composition of the Bank's deposits as of the dates indicated.
Net Interest Income
Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 2.96%, up 21 basis points compared to the prior quarter. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 29 basis points to 3.28% for the fourth quarter of 2022, while the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased by 15 basis points to 0.55%, compared to the third quarter of 2022.
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $1.9 million, up $30,000, or 2%, from the third quarter of 2022 primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans (up $77,000, or 5%) and investment securities (up $37,000, or 10%). These increases were partially offset by a decline in other interest income and an increase in interest expense on deposits. Lower average balances of cash and cash equivalents led to the decline in other interest income and the increase in interest expense on deposits was primarily the result of accounts re-pricing to higher rates during the fourth quarter of 2022.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the Company's total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Taxable equivalent ("TE") yields have been calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%. All average balances are based on daily balances.
Non-interest Income
Non-interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $301,000, up $5,000, or 2%, from the third quarter of 2022 primarily due to an increase in fee income recorded in other non-interest income.
Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2022 totaled $2.0 million, down $131,000, or 6%, compared to the third quarter of 2022.
Data processing and communication expense totaled $175,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022, down $41,000, or 19%, from the prior quarter primarily due to a credit received from our core system provider during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Professional fees totaled $66,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022, down $91,000, or 58%, from the prior quarter mainly due to continued improvement in the cost of legal and auditing services during the second half of 2022.
The Company recorded a reversal of franchise and shares tax expense of $16,000 during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $15,000 in expense for the prior quarter. Shares tax due for 2022 was received during the fourth quarter of 2022 and the actual expense was less than our initial estimate.
About Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLST) is a Louisiana corporation and registered bank holding company for Catalyst Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, with $263.3 million in assets at December 31, 2022. Catalyst Bank, formerly St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, has been in operation in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana for over 100 years. With a focus on fueling business and improving lives throughout the region, Catalyst Bank offers commercial and retail banking products through our six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. To learn more about Catalyst Bank, visit www.catalystbank.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. and Catalyst Bank, and changes in the securities markets. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in belief, expectations or events.
For more information:
Joe Zanco, President and CEO
(337) 948-3033
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Female executives honored for excellence in leadership as company fosters diversity and opportunities for women
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vericast is celebrating its female leaders as multiple employees were recognized recently with coveted industry awards presented by top marketing technology organizations and publications. In addition, Vericast is doubling down on efforts to reach women applicants for technology positions and to expand its diversity recruiting in 2023 and beyond.
The pandemic had – and continues to have – a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce, largely owing to caregiver responsibilities. Given this, Vericast continues its outreach to women looking for positions in technology. Over the past 12 months more than 50% of Vericast's employee hires were women and a recently launched hiring partnership with Tech Ladies, a global community focused on helping women in tech leadership, offers job opportunities in software and data engineering.
At Vericast, women make up more than half of all employees and many hold management positions, including 45% at director level and 39% in Senior Vice President and Vice President roles across several business functions. These statistics are well above the industry average of 25%, according to a recent study.
Three leaders were honored with industry awards for excellence in marketing, grocery and tech:
- Susan Rothwell, Chief Revenue Officer, was one of only two recipients named 'Individual of the Year' in the 2022 Sales and Marketing Technology Awards ("The Sammys"). The Sammys recognize the global leaders, technologies and organizations helping to solve the challenges companies have connecting and collaborating with prospects and customers. Rothwell was honored for driving constant evolution, despite obstacles, and building a culture in which technology, innovation and change are core to the business.
- Melanie Bauman, Vice President and Head of Industry Grocery, was named one of the Top Women in Grocery by Progressive Grocer. The award recognizes the integral role women play across all segments of the North American food retail and grocery industries. Bauman was recognized for growing Vericast's total business by 4% and driving 61% growth in emerging digital business despite ongoing pandemic and supply chain challenges.
- Julie Companey, Director of Client Strategy for enterprise sales, grocery channel, was recognized as a Store Brands Leader in Tech for her work in helping to move the private brands industry forward. Through market education, Companey promotes how grocery retailers can leverage private brands more effectively. She leads Vericast's private label strategy, working with grocery retail clients on growing market share by promoting the quality, assortment and diversity of private brands.
Adding to individual honors, Vericast has also earned these industry recognitions this year:
- Stevie American Business Awards: Vericast earned a Bronze award for Influencer Marketing Campaign of the Year.
- MarTech Breakthrough Award: Vericast won the 'Best Cookie-Less Marketing Solution' for Household Connect, an industry-first approach that targets geographies and consumers without relying heavily on cookies or device IDs.
- Transform Awards: Vericast was shortlisted in the 'Best Internal Communications During a Brand Development Project' category for its efforts around the rebrand from RetailMeNot Everyday to Save, a consumer lifestyle blog.
"These well-deserved honors validate the significant contribution and ongoing commitment of our talented Vericast team," said Lee Ann Stevenson, EVP, General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer at Vericast. "We are fortunate to have a deep bench of leaders paving the way for our company, employees, and industry. We are committed to building an inclusive culture for all employees through engaging programs, thoughtful hiring and retention practices."
In addition to its hiring practices, Vericast offers several engaging programs including employee resource groups such as Women+, Family, GenNext, Pride, Military 6, Care, ConnEx, and Multicultural Organization Supporting an Inclusive Culture, or "MOSAIC."
To learn more about Vericast, visit Vericast.com. For employment opportunities through Tech Ladies, click here. For all employment opportunities, visit the Vericast careers page.
Vericast is reimagining marketing solutions one business-to-human connection at a time. By influencing how over 120 million households eat, shop, buy, save and borrow, Vericast fuels commerce, drives economic growth and directly accelerates revenue potential for thousands of brands and businesses. While its award-winning portfolio of products, technology and solutions are part of the Vericast story, its people are the true differentiators; trailblazers in data intelligence, marketing services, transaction solutions, campaign management and media delivery.
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1 dead, 7 injured after house party shooting in Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KUSA) - One person is dead and seven others injured after gunfire broke out at a house party in Colorado. Neighbors say most of the victims appeared to be teenagers.
Residents in a Sherrelwood neighborhood in Adams County, Colorado, heard dozens of gunshots coming from a house party around 3 a.m. Saturday.
Yvonne Garcia’s teenage daughter warned her parents to stay low, and it’s a good thing she did. Now, they have two bullet holes in their home.
“It hit close to home, like people say. It really did hit close. It’s right through my living room,” Garcia said. “To see all these casings on the floor and a hole in my window, gun violence is horrible. It’s out of control.”
A neighbor’s doorbell camera recorded a blue car driving past the party multiple times. People started to gather outside, and the car came by again. Then, bullets started flying.
A neighbor who didn’t want to be identified was awoken by the gunfire. She says her family could hear people screaming and saw them running for their lives.
“They were just in shock,” she said. “They were hysterically crying. They had no idea what to do.”
She also says earlier that night, teenagers were posting videos from inside the house party.
“As if they were in a mosh pit, dancing to music, flashing guns, like it was something to joke about,” she said.
The videos have since been taken down.
Investigators are now looking for information about a dark blue early 2000s model Chevrolet Tahoe they say was used in the shooting.
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in New York, NY. During the event, Lorie L. Tekorius, Greenbrier's Chief Executive Officer and President, and other executives will address the company's business strategy, leading market position and unique value proposition, as well as outline its future growth plans.
Due to limited capacity, in-person attendance is by invitation only. Institutional investors wishing to attend may register by sending an email to gbx@roseandco.com. Webcast registration details are available at Greenbrier's investor relations website at investors.gbrx.com. A live webcast of the Investor Day, including presentation materials, will be accessible through Greenbrier's website. A replay of the webcast will be available following the live presentations.
About Greenbrier
Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars and marine barges in North America, Europe and Brazil. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America through our maintenance services business unit. Greenbrier manages 408,000 railcars and offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcars owners in North America. GBX Leasing (GBXL) is a special purpose subsidiary that owns and manages a portfolio of leased railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. GBXL and Greenbrier own a lease fleet of approximately 14,100 railcars. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com.
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KEITHVILLE, La. (AP) — Communities from Texas to Florida commenced assisting survivors and cleaning up Thursday after tornadoes left scattered destruction and at least three people dead across the South. To the north, blizzards continued to pound the Midwest as more ice and snow headed toward New England.
Three straight days of volatile weather in the South continued Thursday as a possible tornado wrecked a building housing a cotton gin in rural Georgia and forecasters issued a stream of tornado warnings across the Florida peninsula.
The same storm front spawned twisters as it marched from central Texas across Louisiana, where all three storm deaths were confirmed, before destroying farm buildings in Mississippi and tearing roofs off other buildings in Alabama.
In Union Parish, Louisiana, near the Arkansas line, volunteers stocked a gymnasium with donated clothing and other supplies for dozens whose homes were badly damaged or destroyed.
“It shows that people love you,” said Patsy Andrews, who survived the storm hunkered in a bathtub with her three children. “It shows that people care.”
Andrews teared up as she recounted how winds blew open her front door early Wednesday in the Union County community of Farmerville as tornado alerts sounded. Windows started breaking with a popping noise like gunfire, she said, as the family crawled into the bathroom.
“The only thing we know to do was just crying, we was screaming, just calling on Jesus,” Andrews said. She added: “We all grabbed each other, we jumped in the tub. All we could do was just pray. It was very devastating.”
A few others caught in the storm’s path weren’t so fortunate.
A man who was out buying groceries Tuesday when a suspected tornado struck rural Keithville, Louisiana, returned to find his mobile home swept away and his wife and 8-year-old son missing. Hours later, authorities discovered the body of Nikolus Little in the woods. His mother, Yoshiko A. Smith, was found dead later, under storm debris.
“He just went to go shopping for his family, came home and the house was gone,” Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Sgt. Casey Jones said.
A third death was confirmed west of New Orleans in St. Charles Parish, where Sheriff Greg Champagne said eight people went to hospitals with injuries Wednesday and a woman was found dead outside a home.
“There was debris everywhere. She could have been struck. We don’t know for sure,” Champagne said. “But this was a horrific and a very violent tornado.”
The National Weather Service can take days to confirm whether destructive winds were in fact tornadoes. Data compiled by the Southern Regional Climate Center at Texas A&M University showed nearly 50 tornadoes reported across six states since Tuesday — the vast majority of them in Louisiana and Mississippi.
In New Orleans, a home collapsed, injuring four people, and five people were injured in New Iberia, Louisiana, where a possible tornado smashed the windows of Iberia Medical Center, authorities said.
“When I came out, all the windows were broken,” Lindsey Ronsonet, who was with a friend seeking treatment when the storm hit, told KATC-TV. “They had rain everywhere in there.”
In Mississippi, a suspected tornado destroyed four large chicken houses, one containing 5,000 roosters, Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said. In Summerville, Alabama, Fire Chief Michael Aaron said storm winds tore away roofing and downed power lines.
Before the storm front started moving offshore, police in rural Doerun, Georgia, reported that a suspected tornado struck a large building housing a cotton gin, leaving a sagging heap of bent metal. No injuries were reported, the police department said in a Facebook post.
Further to the north, the National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings Thursday in the Dakotas as well as portions of Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska. As the storm moves eastward, interior parts of the Northeast could accumulate as much as one foot (30 centimeters) of snow, said Zach Taylor, a weather service meteorologist in College Park, Maryland.
“It really, truly has been a coast-to-coast winter storm that has affected a large portion of the country, and that doesn’t begin to even mention the severe weather in the South,” Taylor said. “When you put it all together, most of the country has been affected.”
Roger Hainy, who owns a farm near Wessington Springs in central South Dakota, said he was shut in after blowing snow formed drifts that made the roads impassable. Hainy’s farm lost power earlier in the week when freezing rain hit the area.
“Back when I was a kid we used to have three-day blizzards, but this one is going to be four days,” Hainy said. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had one like this.”
In Bismarck, North Dakota, an additional four inches (10 centimeters) of snow were expected Thursday to top a foot that has already accumulated. Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour (96 kph) prompted a no-travel advisory for major highways.
“The wind and ice — it’s miserable, and a lot of people are in the ditches,” said Dean Cota, manager of the Stamart Travel Center, where the parking lot was full of truckers waiting out the storm. “Everything’s just slick and it’s blowing vehicles right off the road.”
In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is well prepared for several inches of snow expected in some areas over the coming days. During a briefing in Albany, Hochul said there’s also a chance that strong winds could topple power lines.
“We have utility crews all set, already on the ground, ready to respond as quickly as possible,” she said.
Forecasters expect more blizzard conditions in places across the Upper Midwest, and ice and snow from the central Appalachians into the Northeast. The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning Thursday in parts of four states and a winter storm warning through Friday night from Pennsylvania to Maine.
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A Russian court on Friday sentenced a top opposition figure to a years-long prison term, the latest move in the Kremlin’s multipronged crackdown on opposition activists, independent media and rights groups.
Andrei Pivovarov, former head of the Open Russia group, was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in the southern city of Krasnodar. Pivovarov was charged with “directing an undesirable organization,” a criminal offense under a 2015 law. He has maintained his innocence and has insisted that the charges against him were brought because of his plans to run for parliament in September 2021.
Pivovarov’s jailing and prosecution came as part of a sweeping effort by President Vladimir Putin’s government to stifle any and all dissent in Russia. It kicked off with the arrest and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in January 2021. Since then, dozens of opposition activists have faced prosecution and pressure from the authorities. Many have left Russia, while others have been imprisoned.
The clampdown intensified after Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, with the remaining Kremlin critics facing charges for publicly denouncing the war. Earlier this week, a court in Moscow remanded another top opposition figure, Ilya Yashin, in custody pending investigation and trial on the charges of spreading false information about the Russian military. Yashin was one of the few prominent opposition politicians who haven’t left Russia.
Pivovarov was pulled off a Warsaw-bound plane at St. Petersburg’s airport just before takeoff in May 2021. He was taken to the southern city of Krasnodar, where he was accused of supporting a local candidate on behalf of an “undesirable” organization. The charges were based on his social media posts supporting independent candidates in Krasnodar’s municipal election.
Pivovarov rejected the charges and noted that the criminal case against him was opened two days after Open Russia shut down. The group disbanded to shield members from prosecution after it was designated an “undesirable” organization.
Commenting Friday on his sentence, Pivovarov’s close ally Tatyana Usmanova vowed in a Facebook post that the fight for his freedom will continue. “An appeal, cassation and the Supreme Court are ahead, we will fight on,” Usmanova wrote.
Also Friday, Russian authorities declared two investigative news outlets “undesirable,” outlawing their operation in Russia.
The Prosecutor General’s office told Russia’s state news agency Tass that the investigative group Bellingcat and the Russian online outlet The Insider, as well as the Czech nonprofit CEELI Institute, “pose a threat to the foundations of the (country’s) constitutional order and security.”
The Insider, a news outlet registered in Latvia, has worked with Bellingcat on high-profile cases such as the nerve agent poisonings of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and Russian opposition leader Navalny. The websites of both have been blocked in Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian authorities have blocked dozens of news sites and taken renowned critical radio station off the airwaves. The websites of several foreign news outlets have also been blocked in Russia, as Moscow sought to control the narrative of what it calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — China, the world’s top emitter of carbon dioxide that causes global warming, has seen a notable dip in its emissions over the past three quarters — but it’s not clear how long the drop will continue.
A new analysis of China’s economic data shows that carbon emissions dropped 1.4% in the first three months of the year, compared to the prior year, making it the third consecutive quarter to show a drop — and the longest sustained dip in a decade.
The downward trend began last year and accelerated over the winter. The decline continued but was milder this spring.
It’s not clear whether China’s emissions will continue to fall this year. Over the past decade, five shorter dips were followed by rebounding emissions.
China’s recent emissions decline was driven by decreased output in cement, steel and power industries, as well as COVID lockdown measures, according to an analysis by Lauri Myllyvirta, a Finland-based climate and energy analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
“Steel and cement are China’s second and third largest emitting sectors, and the demand for both sectors is largely driven by construction activity,” but policy changes on real estate lending and debt have at least temporarily depressed the construction sector, Myllyvirta wrote in an analysis for Carbon Brief.
Whether China meets its long-term goal to become carbon neutral by 2060 depends in large part on what happens in its power sector.
And that depends upon how quickly the world’s second largest economy can move away from coal.
China’s leaders have recently doubled-down on plans to promote coal-fired power, calling for coal production capacity to increase by 300 million tons this year, or 7% over last year.
Li Shuo, a senior global policy adviser for Greenpeace, told the Associated Press in April that economic concerns, including those related to China’s zero-COVID policy, meant that China’s leaders were prioritizing energy security over moving away from fossil fuels, at least in the short-term.
“This mentality of ensuring energy security has become dominant, trumping carbon neutrality,” he said.
China is currently the world’s largest carbon emitter, although other countries, such as the United States, have contributed a greater share of historic emissions.
China’s carbon emissions increased by 750 megatonnes over the two-year period between 2019 and 2021, driving the global rebound in carbon emissions after the first phase of pandemic, according to the nonprofit Paris-based International Energy Agency.
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DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1998, Fitness Connection, a Dallas-based fitness company, has been committed to providing a high-quality fitness experience at the lowest price possible. With 15 locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, they are excited to celebrate the opening of their newest club in Dallas proper, at the prominent corner of Forest and Marsh. On, Saturday, January 14, 2023, Fitness Connection will host the Grand Opening of the new Park Forest gym, taking place at 3630 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234 from 12PM – 5PM CST.
This spacious new location promises to be Your GYM Come True™ with over 55-thousand square feet of workout space, new equipment and impressive amenities that are available to all members. Amenities include Group Classes in a premiere Group Fitness Studio, a turf training area with a functional training rig, full-size basketball courts, large and clean locker rooms complete with saunas, a women's workout area and a Kids Club with tablets, a mini basketball court and theater.
Stop by during our Grand Opening event for free class demos, music, a 360° photo booth and chances to win TVs, memberships, and more! This is a family friendly event open to everyone with childcare available in the amazing Kids Club for children between the ages of 3-11 years old.
At Fitness Connection, we're much more than a gym. We're a proud member of the Dallas/Fort Worth community and wish to welcome everyone to come out and join the celebration!
For more details, check out their website at https://fitnessconnection.com/virtual-dallas-park-forest/.
Fitness Connection is a full-service, health club that is quickly expanding with over 40 locations in North Carolina, Nevada and Texas. Fitness Connection strives to make a high-quality fitness experience attainable for all by offering extraordinary amenities, supported by a dedicated staff, starting at a low monthly cost of just $10 a month. Fitness Connection readily accommodates everyone regardless of where they are in their health and fitness journey. Certain premium amenities may require an additional fee which is disclosed prior to enrollment for such services. Learn more at fitnessconnection.com.
Join the Fitness Connection Team at 3630 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75234 on January 14, 2022, from 12PM to 5PM CST, and check out the event link on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/2cCKaPeXF.
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BERLIN (AP) — The head of the United Nations warned Friday that the world faces “catastrophe” because of the growing shortage of food around the globe.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the war in Ukraine has added to the disruptions caused by climate change, the coronavirus pandemic and inequality to produce an “unprecedented global hunger crisis” already affecting hundreds of millions of people.
“There is a real risk that multiple famines will be declared in 2022,” he said in a video message to officials from dozens of rich and developing countries gathered in Berlin. “And 2023 could be even worse.”
Guterres noted that harvests across Asia, Africa and the Americas will take a hit as farmers around the world struggle to cope with rising fertilizer and energy prices.
“This year’s food access issues could become next year’s global food shortage,” he said. “No country will be immune to the social and economic repercussions of such a catastrophe.”
Guterres said U.N. negotiators were working on a deal that would enable Ukraine to export food, including via the Black Sea, and let Russia bring food and fertilizer to world markets without restrictions.
He also called for debt relief for poor countries to help keep their economies afloat and for the private sector to help stabilize global food markets.
The Berlin meeting’s host, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, said Moscow’s claim that Western sanctions imposed over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were to blame for food shortages was “completely untenable.”
Russia exported as much wheat in May and June this year as in the same months of 2021, Baerbock said.
She echoed Guterres’ comments that several factors underlie the growing hunger crisis around the world.
“But it was Russia’s war of attack against Ukraine that turned a wave into a tsunami,” Baerbock said.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted that Russia has no excuse for holding back vital goods from world markets.
“The sanctions that we’ve imposed on Russia collectively and with many other countries exempt food, exempt food products, exempt fertilizers, exempt insurers, exempt shippers,” he said.
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Brick City Center for the Arts will have the opening reception for the Art of Aging Exhibit: The Secrets of Life
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:07 AM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
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OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The Art of Aging Exhibit: The Secrets of Life opening reception will open on Friday.
It is located at the Brick City Center for the Arts.
The exhibit is a collaborative effort of Marion Senior Services and Marion Cultural Alliance that celebrates aging.
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They do this through art, stories, and education.
It will run from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
There are also free educational lunches to help promote healthy aging.
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BERLIN (AP) — The head of the United Nations human rights office called Saturday for a prompt, transparent investigation into the deaths of at least 28 people whose bodies were found in northwest Burkina Faso last month.
Volker Türk, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, said it was encouraging that authorities had announced an investigation into the incident in Nouna town, a predominately ethnic Fulani and Muslim community.
“I call on them to ensure it is prompt, thorough, impartial and transparent and to hold all those responsible to account regardless of position or rank,” he said in a statement.
“The victims and their loved ones are owed no less,” he added.
Local human rights groups allege that volunteer militias supporting Burkina Faso’s army killed dozens of Fulani civilians, including children. Fulani people have been increasingly targeted by the military and local defense militias because they are suspected of supporting the West African country’s Islamic extremist rebels who have been inflicting violence on the country for years.
The U.N. human rights office said Türk had previously raised concerns with the government about possible abuses “linked to recruitment, arming and deployment of auxiliaries in Burkina Faso.”
“There is an urgent need to strengthen their vetting procedures, predeployment training on international human rights and humanitarian law, their effective supervision by the security and defence forces and to ensure inclusion and transparency during their recruitment,” the Geneva-based office said. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-un-rights-chief-calls-for-probe-into-burkina-faso-killings/ | 2023-01-08 18:53:09 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-un-rights-chief-calls-for-probe-into-burkina-faso-killings/ |
Decades ago, when smartphones transformed into viable video game devices, I was very much a mobile gaming guy. I'd spend every second of my precious commute time on games like Doodle Jump, Angry Birds or Tiny Wings.
Then at some point, I just… stopped playing video games on my phone. I never got hooked on any of the Clash of Clans style games or any exploitive pay to win online experiences. Slowly but surely, my phone became like a washing machine or a fridge – a piece of technology that solves a handful of extremely rote problems and nothing more. No fun allowed.
But then I started playing Poinpy.
Poinby is the latest game by Ojiro Fumoto, better known as the guy who made Downwell, a gorgeously tactile retro shooter about a man who jumps down a well, blasting a lot of things in the process.
But in Poinpy you don't go down. Poinpy is very much a video game about going up.
At base level Poinpy is a video game about gathering fruit to feed a menacing looking monster intent on murdering you. But, mechanically, it's something of a greatest hits, borrowing liberally from viral mobile games of yesteryear. Much like Doodle Jump, Poinpy has you moving upward, only using slingshot arcs precisely like the ones in Angry Birds. Players slowly earn upgrades, making you more powerful like in, say, Jetpack Joyride. And you find yourself using those upgrades to reach new levels like you might in… every video game ever made.
For someone like me, who bounced off mobile games after its first Golden Age, Poinpy is the perfect entry point. Familiar yet new, it's a pastiche of something comfortable but does just enough to keep you on your toes.
Because Poinpy isn't just about going up, it's about collecting the right type of fruit, to feed a rampaging monster as a timer ticks ominously in the background. If you don't collect the right type of fruit quickly enough, you lose and have to start over. The time limit creates a panicked claustrophobia in the player and I can't get enough of it.
Better still, Poinpy is dense with flourishes that allow the best players to perform spectacular moments of skill. You're given a limited number of jumps to collect the right kind of fruit to feed the rampaging monster, but it's possible to break that limit via attacks on smaller monsters patrolling the levels. This provides the opportunity to create all kinds of inventive combos, forcing you to invent creative solutions on the fly in high pressure situations. The more you play, the better you become at manipulating the game's limited toolset, creating a sensation of mastery exclusive to the most effectively designed video games.
In short: Poinpy rules.
Perhaps the most bizarre part of Poinpy: It's a Netflix video game. It's not just a game funded by Netflix, it's a game exclusive to Netflix subscribers. After downloading and opening the app on the App Store, players need to sign into Netflix to play, which is just… incredibly interesting. Not entirely sure of the strategy there.
Would a game like Poinpy inspire people to sign up for Netflix? I can't imagine it, unless it was the first in an expansive library of Apple Arcade-esque video games. It doesn't come close to justifying Netflix's monthly fee, but it is a nice bonus for existing Netflix subscribers. I'd also love to see Netflix launch more games like this in the future and help unique creators like Ojiro Fumoto bring their games to broader audiences.
Either way, if you have a Netflix subscription, and you're looking for a game that takes you back to the halcyon days on endless mobile gaming, you could do a lot worse than Poinpy. | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-netflix-video-game-you-need-to-play/ | 2022-06-20 06:13:28 | 0 | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-netflix-video-game-you-need-to-play/ |
A 3-year-old boy who was allegedly pushed into Lake Michigan in Chicago by his aunt last week has died, officials said.
Josiah Brown, who had been in grave condition and was not expected to survive since he was pulled from the lake last Monday, was pronounced dead shortly after 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
The boy's aunt was charged last week with attempted murder. The Cook County State's Attorney's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment about whether the charges against Victoria Moreno would be upgraded because the boy died.
The 34-year-old Moreno, a resident of nearby Des Plaines, who was also charged with aggravated battery of a child under the age of 13 causing permanent disability, remains in Cook County Jail after a judge last week ordered that she be held without bond.
During last week's bond hearing, prosecutors said that Moreno was at Navy Pier in Chicago when she allegedly pushed the boy into the lake, and then stood by as he sank. Divers found him at the lake bottom about a half hour later. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/boy-dies-pulled-from-lake-after-aunt-allegedly-pushed-him-dies/3373645/ | 2022-09-26 17:44:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/boy-dies-pulled-from-lake-after-aunt-allegedly-pushed-him-dies/3373645/ |
Perhaps the latest injury is just another test thrown into the hero’s path, but Philadelphia fans, at least, are tired of the drama in this Sixers season.
It began with the epic standoff between the Sixers and Ben Simmons, but out of the wreckage of that fiasco emerged a new Joel Embiid. He was willing to take on more responsibility on court and off, mentoring younger players, shouldering the scoring load when needed, welcoming and sharing the spotlight with James Harden when that trade finally arrived.
This new maturity met more obstacles in the playoffs, namely the scrappy Raptors and a Game 3 thumb ligament injury to Embiid. Yet even as the center and his teammates overcame those issues, fate again had a plot twist waiting with a Pascal Siakam elbow that fractured the orbital bone near Embiid’s eye and caused a mild concussion.
Now the Sixers start a tough series against the Miami Heat without Embiid. Will they rise to meet the latest challenge?
— Inquirer Sports Staff, @phillysport
Tell us in which game of the Heat series you expect Embiid to rejoin the Sixers: sports.daily@inquirer.com
Early Birds
Nakobe Dean showed up all dressed up for the NFL draft in Las Vegas expecting to be selected in the first round. As it turned out, the Eagles might have gotten the steal of the draft when the Georgia linebacker fell all the way to the third round because of injury concerns. Beat writer Jeff McLane reports that sources from other teams said there was concern that shoulder and knee injuries were chronic.
Dean could go boom or bust, but initially, there is optimism that this pick will work well for the Eagles. Beat writer Josh Tolentino has Dean as his favorite pick for the Eagles in this draft. Our draft expert EJ Smith also gave the Dean selection an A-, and the Eagles received good grades overall.
Extra Innings
James Norwood grew up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, attending games at Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium with his baseball-loving father, Mark. So it was always going to be emotional when the Phillies’ recently acquired reliever finally played in his first game in New York against the Mets or the Yankees. And then, last month, Mark Norwood died of heart failure. He was 74. Imagine the emotions, then, when James, 28, not only faced the Mets on Saturday night at Citi Field but recorded three outs in the sixth inning and picked up the win — the first of his 35-game major-league career.
Rosters across baseball will shrink from 28 players to 26 on Monday. Which Phillies are candidates to be sent down?
The Phillies wasted four homers, including two by Kyle Schwarber, in a 10-6 loss to the Mets on Sunday night.
Next: After an off day on Monday, the Phillies open a six-game homestand beginning with a 6:45 p.m. game Tuesday against the Texas Rangers (NBCSP).
Off the Dribble
Injuries have been a major plotline in these NBA playoffs. We’ve seen Devin Booker, Khris Middleton, and more stars suffer injuries that led to seismic shifts in strategy for teams.
That story shaped the experiences of the 76ers and Miami Heat more than most, and the theme will continue as they begin their Eastern Conference semifinal series, with Kyle Lowry out for Game 1 with an injured hamstring and Joel Embiid set to miss at least Games 1 and 2 with a concussion and orbital fracture near his right eye.
How should Doc Rivers proceed without Embiid? David Murphy has his ideas.
Next: The Sixers and Heat play Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series at 7:30 p.m. Monday at FTX Arena in Miami (TNT).
On the Fly
The 2021-22 season was a disaster for the Flyers, but what exactly went wrong?
In short, a lot of things. The Inquirer’s Olivia Reiner and Giana Han assess the team’s biggest flaws and recap what was a season from hell for the Flyers.
Fleet Street
All Nashville SC and their fans wanted was to kick off the team’s era in brand-new GEODIS Park with a win. The Union came expecting a full crowd of fervent fans and hoping to play spoiler to those plans.
The Union managed to not only score the game’s first goal, but also, in doing so, got striker Mikael Uhre his initial MLS tally. Union fans hope many more will come.
Worth a Look
Fly, Eagle, Fly: Want to make a good impression on Philadelphia even before joining the beloved Eagles? One way to do it is winning in the Penn Relays.
Temple tough: A culture change sometimes means making sure things return to the way they were before.
Running in memory: A group of runners paid homage to a Lower Merion principal who suffered an untimely death.
On This Date
In 1908, Philadelphia’s own Jack Norworth (born John Godfrey Knauff) delivered to the U.S. Copy Office “Take Me Out To The Ball Game,” to apply for its copyright. Norworth, a vaudeville performer and songwriter whose father was a choir director at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, wrote the lyrics to the song. In its original form it is longer than the well-known chorus. Albert Von Tilzer wrote the music. Neither had ever seen a professional baseball game at the time, and Norworth would not attend one until 32 years later. Many baseball fans traditionally sing the song during the seventh inning stretch, so those lyrics written over a hundred years ago are among the best-known in the country.
Last year, Rick Astley recorded a version especially for the Phillies.
We compiled today’s newsletter using reporting from Jeff McLane, EJ Smith, Josh Tolentino, Jonathan Tannenwald, Mike Sielski, Keith Pompey, Marcus Hayes, David Murphy, Gina Mizell, Scott Lauber, Alex Coffey, Olivia Reiner, Giana Han, Matt Breen, Vinny Vella, and Isabella DiAmore. | https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/sports/sixers-flyers-eagles-union-phillies-philadelphia-sports-20220502.html | 2022-05-02 10:47:43 | 1 | https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/sports/sixers-flyers-eagles-union-phillies-philadelphia-sports-20220502.html |
Eagle Lake Fire Department Responds to Fire at Gas Station
Published: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:11 PM EST|Updated: 58 minutes ago
EAGLE LAKE, Maine (WAGM) -
Eagle Lake Fire Department responded to reports of a grease fire at the Bald Eagle Gas Station located at 3318 Aroostook Road in Eagle Lake this afternoon.
So far Fort Kent Fire Department has provided mutual aid.
The situation is ongoing and WAGM will provide updates as they become available.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for August 2022. The dividend is payable on September 12, 2022 to common stockholders of record as of August 31, 2022.
For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com.
ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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Sudan violence likely to push over 1 million refugees out of the African country by October, UN says
By JACK JEFFERY
Associated Press
CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations says the surging violence in Sudan is likely to drive over 1 million refugees out of the African country by October. The U.N.’s refugee agency said Tuesday that more Sudanese refugees are arriving in Chad than previously expected and that the conflict will likely see even more flee to neighboring countries. Sudan descended into chaos after fighting erupted in mid-April between the military, led by Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, commanded by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. The violence has been most acute in the capital but also in the western Darfur region. Both sides have been accused of numerous violations against citizens. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/06/27/sudan-violence-likely-to-push-over-1-million-refugees-out-of-the-african-country-by-october-un-says/ | 2023-06-27 23:35:10 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/06/27/sudan-violence-likely-to-push-over-1-million-refugees-out-of-the-african-country-by-october-un-says/ |
- Record quarterly revenue of $12 million, up 17% year-over-year
- Four-year high, non-GAAP net income of $1 million
TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RADCOM Ltd. (NASDAQ: RDCM) announced financial results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 30, 2022.
Management Comments:
Eyal Harari, RADCOM's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This quarter saw multiple key revenue achievements and relevant business developments that point to long-term growth. We achieved record quarterly revenues of $12 million, up 17% year-over-year and delivering a thirteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth."
"We renewed our agreement with Rakuten Mobile during the quarter, strengthening our partnership with this innovative operator in Japan. In addition, with new contract wins for new and existing customers and our ongoing sales engagements, we have good visibility into 2023 and beyond. Our record results and positive momentum demonstrate the value of our advanced technology and the strength of our business model.
Mr. Harari concluded, "We are optimistic about delivering a third consecutive growth year in 2022 and continuing this trajectory into 2023. Based on our current visibility, we reiterate our full-year 2022 revenue guidance of $45-48 million."
Financial Highlights:
- Total revenues for the third quarter were $12 million, compared to $10.2 million in the third quarter of 2021.
- GAAP net loss for the third quarter was $0.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter was $1 million, or an income of $0.06 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $0.3 million, or a loss of $0.02 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2021.
- GAAP net loss for the first nine months was $2.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $3.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income for the first nine months was $1.6 million, or an income of $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $1.7 million, or a loss of $0.12 per diluted share for the first nine months of 2021.
- As of September 30, 2022, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term bank deposits of $70.8 million and no debt.
Earnings Conference Call
RADCOM's management will hold an interactive conference call today at 8:00 am Eastern Time (3:00 pm Israel Daylight Time) to discuss the results and answer participants' questions. To join the call, please call one of the following numbers approximately five minutes before the call is scheduled to begin:
From the US (toll-free): +1-866-652-8972
From other locations: +972-3-918-0644
For those unable to listen, a conference call replay will be available a few hours later in the investor relations section on the Company's website at https://radcom.com/investor-relations/.
For all investor inquiries, please contact:
Investor Relations:
Miri Segal
MS-IR LLC
917-607-8654
msegal@ms-ir.com
Company Contact: Hadar Rahav
CFO
+972-77-7745062
hadar.rahav@radcom.com
About RADCOM
RADCOM (Nasdaq: RDCM) is the leading expert in 5G ready cloud-native, network intelligence solutions for telecom operators transitioning to 5G. RADCOM Network Intelligence consists of RADCOM Network Visibility, RADCOM Service Assurance, and RADCOM Network Insights. The RADCOM Network Intelligence suite offers intelligent, container-based, on-demand solutions to deliver network analysis from the RAN to the core for 5G assurance. Utilizing automated and dynamic solutions with smart minimal data collection and on-demand troubleshooting, and cutting-edge techniques based on machine learning, these solutions work in harmony to provide operators with an understanding of the entire customer experience and allow them to troubleshoot network performance from a high to granular level while reducing storage costs and cloud resource utilization. For more information on how to RADCOMize your network today, please visit www.radcom.com, the content of which does not form a part of this press release.
Non-GAAP Information
Certain non-GAAP financial measures are included in this press release. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of the Company's financial performance. By excluding non-cash stock-based compensation that has been expensed in accordance with ASC Topic 718, the Company's non-GAAP results provide information to both management and investors that is useful in assessing the Company's core operating performance and in evaluating and comparing the Company's results of operations on a consistent basis from period to period. These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by management to evaluate financial results and to plan and forecast future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered a substitute for the corresponding financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Risks Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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CALIFORNIA, USA — This week marks one year since Russia first invaded Ukraine.
President Joe Biden pledged the United States will stand with Ukraine for the long haul during his previously unannounced visit to the country's war-torn capitol Monday.
"Freedom is priceless. It's worth fighting for. For as long as it takes and that's how long we're going to be with you Mr. President (Zelenskyy), for as long as it takes," said President Biden.
Amid signs of waning support at home for U.S. military aid to Ukraine, the president also announced a new weapons package funded by taxpayer dollars.
The U.S. has appropriated more than $112 billion in defense, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine since the war with Russia started, according to NPR.
During a visit with Ukraine's president in the country's capitol city, President Biden promised another half billion dollars more.
"The Ukrainians are now pushing back and taking back up to 50% of what the Russians took in the initial push. It is working," said Mick Mulroy, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and ABC News contributor.
However, new research shows support stateside is softening.
An Associated Press poll shows American's support for supplying weapons or funds to Ukraine, accepting Ukrainian refugees or imposing economic sanctions against Russia has declined since last spring.
Also, polling this month from ABC News and the Washington Post finds 33% of Americans say the U.S. is doing too much for Ukraine. That's up from 14% last spring, and after many Republicans have insisted the U.S. won't give Ukraine a blank check.
"That is an argument this White House strongly rejects. They note Ukraine isn't getting everything they have asked for," said Mary Bruce, ABC News Senior White House correspondent.
Local Congressman John Garamendi (D-Vallejo) recently returned from the Ukrainian border, saying the president's visit is a powerful show of support for Ukraine.
"By going to Kyiv, as he did today, he is taking that message of unity, that message of solidarity and determination to Ukraine as well as to our partners in Western Europe, the NATO countries and the European Union," he said.
He says the visit comes during a time surrounding countries fear they are next to be attack by Russia.
"These countries know that is what Putin intends to do, and if he gets Ukraine, then they are next in line and so we have to stand firm," said Garamendi.
Ukraine has pressed for more weapons from the west, including F-16 fighter jets. Senator Lindsey Graham is calling on the U.S. to hand them over and start training Ukrainian pilots though experts say it could represent a major escalation of U.S. support in the war.
Friday night, there will be a rally at the state capitol building in support of the Ukrainian people and to honor the memory of those who died in the war.
It's hosted by Sacramento-based non-profit the Ukrainian American House and the consulate general of Ukraine.
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HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — CommScope Holding Co. (COMM) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $3.4 million.
The Hickory, North Carolina-based company said it had net income of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 35 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 34 cents per share.
The wireless and broadband network technology company posted revenue of $2 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.15 billion.
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After an attorney using artificial intelligence presented false information in federal court last week, the judge in the case is taking a stance to — hopefully — prevent it from happening again.
Attorney Steven Schwartz used ChatGPT to "supplement" his legal briefing, but the popular AI tool provided him with several cases that were completely made up. Schwartz apologized, saying he "greatly regrets" the mishap, but Judge Brantley Starr is taking steps to make sure it's a one-time incident.
The judge said any lawyer presenting a case at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas must confirm that no part of their filing was drafted by generative AI — such as ChatGPT. If it was, the party must confirm it was fact-checked "by a human being."
"These platforms in their current states are prone to hallucinations and bias," the judge's order reads. "On hallucinations, they make stuff up—even quotes and citations. Another issue is reliability or bias. While attorneys swear an oath to set aside their personal prejudices, biases, and beliefs to faithfully uphold the law and represent their clients, generative artificial intelligence is the product of programming devised by humans who did not have to swear such an oath."
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Starr acknowledged that there are appropriate uses for AI in court — such as form divorces, discovery requests or finding errors in documents — but legal briefings are not one of them. He added that these tools can provide fabricated quotes and citations, making them unreliable.
"Unbound by any sense of duty, honor, or justice, such programs act according to computer code rather than conviction, based on programming rather than principle," the order reads. "Any party believing a platform has the requisite accuracy and reliability for legal briefing may move for leave and explain why."
The judge added that any party attempting to use AI in legal briefings must now file a certificate on the docket attesting it had been reviewed by a human "using print reporters or traditional legal databases."
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LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — With three wins, a lead in the points standings, and a NASCAR championship push ahead, the good times are rolling again for Martin Truex Jr.
So why quit now?
Joe Gibbs asked himself the same question about Truex as the Hall of Fame owner tries to keep Monday’s winner at New Hampshire in the fold of his eponymous race team for one more season.
The 82-year-old Gibbs playfully nudged Truex to make the call soon: Retire or give it another run at JGR.
“He tells me the same thing every year, that I’m right in the middle of trying to make this decision,” Gibbs said. “I go, come on, what are you talking about, man? You’re making money, you’re having fun, you’re driving race cars. Come on.”
If Gibbs can’t get an easy answer yet, maybe he should consult Truex’s dad.
The retired racer, who won a regional stock car race at New Hampshire 29 years earlier, believed a big rebound season for his son may fuel the resolve to return in the No. 19 Toyota in 2024.
“The way they’re running, I would be surprised if he retired,” the elder Truex said Tuesday by phone. “But that’s up to him.”
The JGR driver has publicly pondered retirement for a second straight season. Truex quieted season-long speculation last June that he could retire at the end of 2022 with a succinct statement: “ I’m back. ”
Last year, the possibility of retirement seemed a bit more understandable. The 43-year-old Truex struggled in the first season of NASCAR’s new Next Gen stock car. He failed to win a race or make the playoffs for the first time since 2014 when he drove for now-defunct Furniture Row Racing, the organization where he would shortly undergo a career rebirth and win the 2017 championship.
Once FRR went away, Truex moved to Gibbs and won seven races in his first season. He’s a three-time championship runner-up since moving to Gibbs and he’s won 19 races since joining the organization — including his first one in 30 tries at New Hampshire.
Truex insisted he’s honestly conflicted about the outcome.
“I’m bad at making big decisions,” he said.
Truex has figured out the car and the results show he’s in sync with crew chief James Small. Truex has won three of the last 10 Cup races — oddly, Dover and New Hampshire were on Mondays — and has four other top 10s over that span.
“I think it’s just learning these new cars,” Truex Sr. said. “It’s a whole new different package. It takes a little time, especially with no practicing. So whoever hits it is gonna look like a superstar.”
And that’s his son right now.
“They’re on to something,” Truex Sr. said.
Truex, who is 0 for 19 in the Daytona 500, picked up two of his more meaningful victories of his career this season.
The first came in May at Dover when he was part of a family sweep at the track. Younger brother Ryan won the second-tier Xfinity Series race for his first NASCAR victory across all three national series in 188 career starts. Big brother was the first one to poke his head in Ryan’s Toyota as he pulled it into victory lane. Dad was there to celebrate with both sons.
“That was awesome. Like a dream come true,” Truex Sr. said.
Then came New Hampshire. The elder Truex, who raised his family in Mayetta, New Jersey, still owns the Maryland-based clam supplier Sea Watch International. He had enough free weekends to race stock cars, mostly in the Northeast. He even made 15 starts in what is now the Xfinity Series.
It was those family trips to the track — Ryan tweeted an old photo of him, Martin and their mother at the track — that helped form Truex’s earliest racing memories. It also helped get Truex hooked on racing — and dad could tell he had a prodigy.
“I knew that when he was 12 years old racing go-karts,” Truex said. “He was above his class. He was good at it.”
Truex Sr. won the 1994 Auto Palace/Slick 50 150 in the Busch North Series in July 1994 at Loudon. (Naturally, his sponsor was Blount Seafood). Ryan Truex won at Loudon, too, taking the checkered flag in 2010 in a K&N Pro Series East race. Martin had just turned 20 when he won he won a regional stock car series race at the track in the same race his father finished fifth.
His father then promptly retired.
“He’s like, ‘you’re too good. I need to give you my cars, the best equipment I have and put everything behind you,’” Truex Jr. said. “I’m like, why are you doing that? (He said) ’You can win here and keep going.'”
Truex hasn’t stopped yet.
But the time to hang up the helmet is coming.
Truex said he was poised to buy a saltwater fishing boat so he could spend his free days on the water in search of some tuna. It sounded like a perfect retirement gift to himself. Dad said don’t worry, if Truex wants to keep racing and still fish, the family has a Viking 56 Convertible at their disposal.
Truex laughed as he said his family “screwed up” for not attending Monday’s win. That’s OK. Truex Sr. said the family already booked their trip for the championship finale at Phoenix Raceway.
Phoenix because he thinks Truex will race for the championship?
“Absolutely,” the elder Truex said.
But will Phoenix also serve as the last time Truex will strap in and drive the Toyota?
“I wish I had more time to figure out what I want to do next year, but I don’t,” he said. “So I’ll know soon and you’ll know soon.”
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PHOENIX — It’s going to be a long hot summer, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring or break your budget. For ABC15’s “Affordable Family Fun” takeover on Wednesday, May 18, we rounded up some of the best ways to get out of the house and save you money. From movies to museums, to splash pads and pools, the Valley is full of affordable savings for the whole family.
A Valley staple for over 20 years, Harkins Summer Movie Fun offers kids aged 13 and under tickets to eight movies over eight weeks for just $8, or $1 per movie. The cost is the same for adults who accompany kids to each movie. Tickets must be purchased in-person at participating theaters, so make sure to look at the fine print here.
When: June 6 to July 29, 2022
Cost: $8 for eight movies over eight weeks
Location: Click here for participating locations.
On the first Friday of each month, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers free admission from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets typically cost $16 for adults and children age one year and older, but the fee is waived on First Fridays. Due to limited space, free admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and tickets can only be acquired in-person, at the museum.
When: The first Friday of every month
Cost: Free admission (tickets are usually $16)
Location: 215 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
There are many ways to save when heading to the Phoenix Art Museum. Every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., the museum offers ‘Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays,’ allowing patrons to pay for entry on a donation basis, rather than the full price of general admission. On the first Friday of every month, the Phoenix Art Museum also offers free admission from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., though exhibitions may require an extra cost. For anyone visiting the museum and looking to save a little more on general admission tickets, the Phoenix Art Museum encourages visitors to purchase tickets online to avoid paying a $2 surcharge for tickets sold at the door.
When: Wednesdays, first Friday of the month from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free admission on First Fridays and donation-based entry on ‘Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays’
Location: 1625 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Community Pools Across the Valley
ABC15 has put together a comprehensive guide to finding your local splashpad and community pool over the summer. While access to community pools are already affordable, we found some of the best admission prices across the Valley to save you even more.
In Mesa and Peoria, it costs $2 for kids and seniors (55+) to swim at the public pool and $4 for adults.
The public pools in Chandler are just $1 for kids and $2 for adults. Some of Chandler's pools also offer Family Night admission for just $1 for during select evening hours.
As part of the 2022 Kool Kids Pools program, select pools in the City of Phoenix are completely free for kids aged 17 and under to dive into all day long. For a complete list, click here.
Summer Camps for Kids
When it comes to looking for affordable summer camps — experts say think local: local school districts, local cities, and local daycares.
Veronica Leon with Macaroni Kid Scottsdale starts tracking summer camps and deals as early as January.
She has put together a list of dozens of camps for kids in parts of Scottsdale and northern sections of the county. The writer for Macaroni Kid puts together a list of camps by category from arts and crafts, cooking, to sports.
Some of the best options she recommends for summer camps on a budget are local, “a lot of the school districts do host summer camps, a lot of the preschools turn into a summer camp,” said Leon.
Here’s a guide by Leon on summer camps in parts of the Valley.
Phoenix Free Activities for Teens
Helping kids realize their potential while having fun. PHXteens is a free mobile recreation program offered through the city of Phoenix. It's offered all year long to teens 13 to 17. You don't need to live in phoenix. The program is centered around helping teens build connections with others while volunteering, exploring or just hanging out.
"They are able to get job training, volunteer, have field trips, and have cultural activities. It allows them to live their fullest life with the assistance of staff volunteers and mentors in the community who really invested in helping them be the best that they can be," said Stacia Holmes the recreation supervisor for the city of Phoenix.
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KENT, Wash., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to get paid to smoke weed and be creative? Sesh, a newly minted pre-roll cone and cannabis accessory brand, is looking for content creators with an interest in cannabis to create content for the Sesh website, blog, and social media platforms. They are searching for experienced writers, photographers, and social media gurus, who are passionate about cannabis and want to earn money doing something they love - talk about a DREAM JOB!
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Man arrested after stealing 3 tractor-trailers, police say
Published: Dec. 29, 2022 at 1:04 PM EST|Updated: 37 minutes ago
BOLIVER, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) – A man is in custody after deputies said he stole three tractor-trailers over the course of several weeks in Missouri.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 45-year-old Randy King was arrested Dec. 21.
Jail records show King faces more than a dozen charges related to the thefts. He is being held at the Polk County Jail on a $49,060 bond.
Investigators told KY3 that a towing company claimed King had faked documents to look like he owned the trucks.
Polk County is located in southwest Missouri, about 40 miles north of Springfield.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jevon Carter had career highs of 36 points and 12 assists, and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-132 in two overtimes on Wednesday night.
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The Bucks were missing their top two scorers. Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out with a sore left knee and Jrue Holiday was out with a sprained right ankle. Carter filled the scoring void by making 15 of 27 field goals, including 5 of 10 3-pointers.
Carter entered the game averaging 5.3 points and hadn’t scored more than 18 in a game this season. Still, his teammates encouraged him to go make things happen.
“They put a lot of trust in me," he said. "They told me to go out there and be me and be free.”
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Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer said the performance was special.
“He’s a guy that loves to play basketball, loves to compete," Budenholzer said. "He’s got a ton of confidence. It’s great to see him take advantage of this opportunity, every opportunity. He’s one of those guys, I think, when you give him a look, give him a crack, he’s going to come busting through it.”
Brook Lopez added 24 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks for the Bucks, who were coming off their first loss of the season after winning their first nine games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, Tre Mann had 21 and Josh Giddey added 18 points, 15 rebounds and six assists for the Thunder, who lost their fourth straight.
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“Thought both teams were exhausted by the second overtime," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "Guys were out there for long stretches of time. Our guys battled. That’s just one of those games that both teams battled, somebody wins, somebody loses.”
The Thunder led by six late in the third quarter before George Hill hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to trim Oklahoma City's edge to 87-84.
Milwaukee led 112-100 with just under five minutes remaining before the Thunder rallied. Lu Dort made an open layup off an inbounds pass under the hoop to tie the game at 119. Carter missed a fadeaway at the buzzer to force overtime.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s step-back 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left in the first overtime gave the Thunder a 126-125 lead.
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“Just crazy,” Mann said. “I knew he was going to make it. I didn’t know it was going to be a three, but I knew he was going to make it.”
Dort fouled Lopez on an inbounds lob with 0.2 seconds remaining. Lopez missed the first free throw and made the second to force a second OT.
In the second overtime, Milwaukee held the Thunder to 2-for-9 shooting.
“We had a lot of guys step up and play a big role in the win tonight,” Bucks forward Bobby Portis said. “A lot of guys stepped up, got defensive stops, made a lot of baskets. Ultimately, it was a great team win.”
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TIP-INS
Bucks: Former Thunder player Serge Ibaka scored four points. ... Lopez had four blocks in the first half. ... G Grayson Allen had 18 points and six assists.
Thunder: Allen landed hard on Gilgeous-Alexander’s knee in the first quarter, but neither player was hurt. ... F Aleksej Pokusevski had 17 points and 10 rebounds. ... Dort had four steals.
SECOND HALF STAR
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Bucks rookie MarJon Beauchamp scored all 19 of his points after halftime.
The guard made 7 of 11 field goals, including 5 of 7 3-pointers, after the break.
“His second half, we really needed that," Budenholzer said. “We needed somebody else to kind of step and help us and put the ball in the basket. ... It was impressive.”
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Bucks: Visit the San Antonio Spurs on Friday.
Thunder: Host the Toronto Raptors on Friday.
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Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores.
To report your school’s scores and stats, please complete this SPORTS SCORES FORM
WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
Boys Tennis
Northampton at Freedom, 3:30 p.m.
Liberty at Pocono Mountain East, 3:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Catholic at East Stroudsburg North, 3:30 p.m.
Easton at East Stroudsburg South, 3:30 p.m.
Emmaus at Stroudsburg, 3:30 p.m.
Parkland at Whitehall, 3:30 p.m.
Allentown Central Catholic at Pleasant Valley, 3:30 p.m.
Palisades at Wilson, 4 p.m.
Bangor at Moravian Academy, 4 p.m.
Palmerton at Notre Dame-Green Pond, 4 p.m.
Salisbury at Pen Argyl, 4 p.m.
Southern Lehigh at Saucon Valley, 4 p.m.
Boys Track
Dieruff at Pleasant Valley, 3:30 p.m.
Northampton at Allen, 3:30 p.m.
Pocono Mountain East at East Stroudsburg South, 3:30 p.m.
Pocono Mountain West at Stroudsburg, 3:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Catholic at Liberty, 3:30 p.m.
Parkland at Allentown Central Catholic, 3:30 p.m.
Freedom at Nazareth, 3:30 p.m.
Easton at Whitehall, 3:30 p.m.
Girls Track
Dieruff at Pleasant Valley, 3:30 p.m.
Northampton at Allen, 3:30 p.m.
Pocono Mountain East at East Stroudsburg South, 3:30 p.m.
Pocono Mountain West at Stroudsburg, 3:30 p.m.
Bethlehem Catholic at Liberty, 3:30 p.m.
Parkland at Allentown Central Catholic, 3:30 p.m.
Freedom at Nazareth, 3:30 p.m.
Easton at Whitehall, 3:30 p.m.
Softball
Wilson at Palmerton, 4 p.m.
Palisades at Southern Lehigh, 4 p.m.
Saucon Valley at Northwestern Lehigh, 4 p.m.
Bangor at Salisbury, 4 p.m.
Pen Argyl at Northern Lehigh, 4 p.m.
Executive Education at Catasauqua, 4:15 p.m.
Baseball
Wilson at Palmerton, 4 p.m.
Palisades at Southern Lehigh, 4 p.m.
Pen Argyl at Northern Lehigh, 4 p.m.
Bangor at Salisbury, 4 p.m.
Saucon Valley at Northwestern Lehigh, 4:15 p.m.
Moravian Academy at Catasauqua, 4:15 p.m.
Girls Lacrosse
Nazareth at Northwestern Lehigh, 6:15 p.m.
TUESDAY’S SCORES
Boys Tennis
Freedom 4, Emmaus 3
Parkland 7, Northampton 0
Saucon Valley 3, Quakertown 2
Baseball
Northampton 14, Stroudsburg 0
Pine Grove 4, Tamaqua 2
East Stroudsburg South 12, Notre Dame-ES 2
Emmaus 11, Pocono Mountain West 8
Wilson 7, Northern Lehigh 0
Softball
Whitehall 5, Pleasant Valley 4
Lehighton 17, Jim Thorpe 7
Easton 5, Freedom 3
East Stroudsburg South 18, Notre Dame-ES 3
Boys Volleyball
Parkland 3, Dieruff 0
Whitehall 3, Freedom 0
Girls Lacrosse
Pleasant Valley 14, Southern Lehigh 10
Moravian Academy 19, Parkland 12
Saucon Valley 15, Freedom 9
Emmaus 15, Northampton 5
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When Rudy Moreno first saw the texts from his relatives two weeks ago asking about the mandatory evacuation order in Planada, he didn’t even know that one had been issued. Much of the small town, made up of about 4,000 people east of Merced, had been flooded due to a breached levee during the storms that deluged the state at the start of the year.
But instead of joining the fleeing residents, the majority of whom had already left, Moreno headed straight to his childhood home on Amistad Street, where his older sister, Sylvia, still lived. They didn’t have flood insurance, and the rain was coming down hard.
Together, they worked on digging a trench from their backyard, which was already brimming with more than 2 feet of water, to their frontyard to keep the house from flooding. They used an electric pump and managed to keep the water at bay.
“We have never had a flood like this one,” said the 60-year-old Moreno, who moved to the town with his parents in 1969 and has remained ever since. “Planada has had some rain but nothing to the extreme that we had to evacuate. It was something out of the movies.”
Right before the flood, the Morenos went into town to pick up some sandbags. When those ran out, they loaded up the truck with piles of the leftover sand and used plastic grocery bags to make their own.
By the time the worst was over, the rain had weakened the fence in their backyard and battered some couches and chairs. Sylvia Moreno, 67, decided to evacuate sometime during the storm, but her brother stayed behind, going days without power and heat. At one point, the water supply was contaminated with sewage and he could no longer use the tap, relying on only bottled water. If he hadn’t remained at the house, continuing to dig the trench deeper, he said the floodwaters would’ve seeped in through the back door and inundated the house.
“It’s a very sentimental thing for us because this is the home where all my brothers and sisters grew up,” Rudy Moreno said. “I was doing my best not to leave, and I was gonna do whatever it took to try to stay and make sure that it was gonna be OK.”
During the storms, which ravaged most of California, the rain breached at least one levee along Miles Creek in Planada, causing the floodwaters to flow into a drainage canal and flood nearby streets, businesses and homes.
Planada, a tiny, mostly rural unincorporated community in Merced County, is majority Latino and mostly made up of renters, according to Merced County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinosa, whose district includes the town. Most of the residents are immigrants without documentation, live below the poverty line and don’t have flood insurance, he added.
Many of the people are also farmworkers and weren’t able to work for weeks during the relentless onslaught of rain, Espinosa said. Some residents are behind on rent, facing eviction or living in moldy homes with nowhere else to go.
“The struggle is that this is a minority, low-income area, and we feel that people are going to forget about it and go away,” he said. “We need more support. This is not one week, two weeks, three weeks. This is going to be for the next six months. People are going to be struggling.”
Most of Planada evacuated during the storms, but Espinosa estimated that about 20% of the residents stayed behind.
“I think it’s because they’re not used to leaving,” he said. “It’s a sense of losing privacy or their personal rights. That’s where your fortress is, and sometimes they don’t want to leave — they’re so used to their area.”
Alicia Rodriguez, a longtime volunteer in the community, knew of at least 100 households that rode out the storms in their homes. All of them lived without power for days.
“They’re helpless, scared and concerned for their families and how to feed them,” she said in an interview last week. “They don’t have any hope.”
The evacuation warning, which was upgraded to a mandatory evacuation order during peak flooding, was downgraded and eventually lifted last week. Deputies had gone door to door to residents in the most affected areas and strongly urged them to leave, according to Merced County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Michelle Oliver. In some cases, displaced residents were put in high-water-rescue vehicles and dropped off near buses, which then shuttled them to an evacuation shelter at the Merced County Fairgrounds.
“We have never had a flood like this one. Planada has had some rain but nothing to the extreme that we had to evacuate. It was something out of the movies.”
— Planada resident Rudy Moreno
Those who needed to retrieve medication or a pet from their homes did so by deputy escort. A few residents who evacuated decided they wanted to go back to their homes, Oliver said, and officers warned them they could be risking their lives. But she said she could understand residents’ indecision.
“You spend your entire life to make this home into a home,” Oliver said. “You have possessions, animals and family members, and when something like this happens, I can’t imagine the amount of stress to decide whether to stay or go.”
One morning last week, 61-year-old Joe Avina drove his truck, filled with the waterlogged contents of his house, to a row of dumpsters in the middle of town.
There, he threw out the weather-beaten remains of a wooden dining room table, several dining chairs, kids’ toys and a twin-size mattress. It was the third time he had been there that week.
“It was pretty bad,” he said. “We have no table to eat on right now. It was literally underwater.”
The flooding also ruined the carpet and some of the walls. He was without power for more than two days.
Avina chose not to evacuate because he wanted to protect his home and possessions from possible thieves, he said. He was so worried that he’d be forced to evacuate that he hesitated to go get food. He drove a short distance, avoiding a main road, then made a long trek on foot in the rain for supplies.
“This hasn’t happened in the last 50 years I’ve been here,” he said. “This is the worst. It’s terrible.”
Other Planada residents spoke of their concern for their valuables as well as their pets.
Vincent de Landa Jr., 69, was asleep when the flooding started; he woke up, looked out the window and saw a “lake” outside his house on Stanford Avenue.
“I got chills on my arms,” he said. “The hair stood up.”
De Landa jumped into his car and tried to outrun the flooding but got stuck on a street near his house. About 3 feet of water filled his car. He waded through the waters and made it back home to take care of his dog. His home is high enough that it didn’t flood, and he stayed there for the rest of the storm, even when the power went out, relying on canned chicken for food.
He said he was scared during the ordeal and prayed for the people living in harder-hit areas. In the wake of the disaster, he’s been volunteering at the Planada Community Center, helping distribute supplies and food to residents.
“I was concerned about the elderly people of Planada,” he said. “It came with no warning.”
Mario Cruz, 77, stayed in his house on Market Street as long as he could.
Cruz has lived in Planada since 1948. Floodwaters had already drenched his living room and kitchen, but he stayed behind to protect his property. He left after sheriff’s deputies started knocking on doors on his street, urging people to evacuate. Because it was no longer safe to drive, Cruz had to walk across the flooded drainage canal and was picked up on the other side.
Last week, he had to throw out his couch, refrigerator, stove and several tables — anything that the water touched had to go.
Cruz’s neighbor Vidal Rosales, 49, also stayed in his house until the last possible second. Like many others in Planada, his family hadn’t purchased any flood insurance because they didn’t think they’d need it.
Rosales lives with his mother and brother in a four-bedroom home on Market Street. His sister is next door and his nephew lives in the house behind his. After the rest of his family evacuated, he tried to move furniture and other valuables to his nephew’s house, on higher ground. When the deputies from the Sheriff’s Office knocked on his door a second time, he finally decided to go.
“My instincts told me I had to put everything up — tables, whatever I can,” Rosales said, adding that he wasn’t able to move the beds, couches, stereo, speakers and other large items. “They’re gone,” he said.
Like many other Planada residents, Gene Benavidez said he was scared for his property and that someone would break in. He and his wife stayed in their two-story house on Amistad Street to look after their dog and nine cats. But mostly, he said, he feels a strong emotional attachment to his home and and the house next door, where he grew up and where his brother still lives. Both houses were hand-built by family members.
Benavidez, 59, said his parents moved into their first house, which they built themselves, in Planada in 1969. They wanted to build another house next door where they could grow old, so they took out a loan. Benavidez and his brother and father started building the house in 2010. His father died in 2011, but work continued on the house. After it was finally finished in 2017, Benavidez and his wife moved in.
“The fact that Dad left that legacy and was thinking of his kids and not of himself,” he said. “He said, ‘Whoever doesn’t have money in the family, if anyone’s having hard times, go ahead and live in this house.’”
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INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that left one person dead in the parking lot of a Steak ‘n Shake restaurant on the south side of Indianapolis.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, just after 11 p.m. Thursday night, they were called to the 4000 block of the South East Street. When they arrived, they found four men shot.
Three of the men were found awake and breathing inside the Steak ‘n Shake and were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
The fourth man was found unresponsive in the parking lot. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marion County Coroner’s Office identified him as 21-year-old Artemas Boyd II.
“We do not believe that the Steak ‘n Shake business is associated in any way with the shooting other than the individuals were in the parking lot,” said IMPD Major Mike Leepper. “The three individuals that sustained gunshot wounds that are still alive ran inside the business for help.”
One of the witnesses to the shooting said he was scared for his life.
“I am sitting in my truck, and all of a sudden, I am hearing bam, bam, bam, bam,” said Robert Bobb.
Police said they believe all four people shot are to be in their 20s.
“All these individuals are young men,” said Leepper. “This is just not acceptable. We have to explain to a family tonight why their loved one was shot and killed in a Steak ‘n Shake parking lot.”
Police have not yet released any details of what led up to the shooting or whether they have a suspect. They recovered at least four guns from the scene.
“Our agency will not stand for this. Our agency will do everything in their power to bring whoever is involved in this justice,” said Leepper.
And for Bobb, this hits close to home as his youngest son is the same age as the young man killed Thursday night.
“That could’ve been my child,” said Bobb. “I feel sorry for his parents.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477 or (TIPS).
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The Dallas Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott on Wednesday, ending a seven-season run for a two-time rushing champion who never regained the form of his dominant early years.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the decision was mutual to let the 27-year-old Elliott pursue another team in free agency and give the Cowboys more financial flexibility in building a roster.
“This is one of the toughest parts of operating a team,” said Jones, who issued similarly heartfelt statements after the salary cap-related releases of defensive end DeMarcus Ware and receiver Dez Bryant in the past decade.
“Moments like this come, and extremely difficult decisions and choices are made. For the franchise. For me personally. For players, too,” Jones said. “We will always have a special place and love for Zeke.”
While Elliott finished with 12 rushing touchdowns in a second consecutive playoff season for the Cowboys in 2022, his overall production never matched the value of a $90 million, six-year extension he signed to end a preseason-long holdout in 2019.
As the quick start to Elliott’s career fizzled, 2019 fourth-round draft pick Tony Pollard emerged as the best playmaker for quarterback Dak Prescott in the Dallas offense. The Cowboys have placed the $10.1 million franchise tag on Pollard for 2023.
Elliott has 8,262 career yards rushing, third on the Dallas list behind Pro Football Hall of Famers Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s career leading rusher, and Tony Dorsett. Elliott also was third behind Smith and Dorsett with 68 career touchdowns rushing.
Elliott was an instant star as the fourth overall pick out of Ohio State in 2016, leading the NFL with 1,631 yards as a rookie and helping the Cowboys to the top seed in the NFC alongside fellow first-year sensation Prescott, who edged his teammate for 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
Elliott’s second season was interrupted by a six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations. Elliott fought the ban in federal court, but abandoned the two-month effort 10 games into the 2017 season.
Despite the suspension, Elliott still led the league in yards rushing per game, then added a second rushing title in 2018 when he and Prescott won their first playoff game together, a wild-card victory over Seattle.
Injuries robbed Elliott of the explosiveness that marked his first few seasons, although he rarely missed games over his final two years. He had career lows of 876 yards and a 3.8-yard average per carry last season.
His final play for Dallas left plenty to be desired.
With the Cowboys 76 yards from the end zone in the final seconds of a 19-12 divisional-round loss to San Francisco, they split offensive linemen wide and lined up Elliott at center. He was immediately knocked on his backside after the snap on a play that went nowhere.
The Cowboys will choose to remember many of the plays before such an ignominious ending.
“Zeke’s impact and influence is seared into the Cowboys franchise in a very special and indelible way,” Jones said. “He has been a consummate professional and leader that set a tone in our locker room, on the practice field and in the huddle. Zeke defined what a great teammate should be.”
NOTES: Dallas gave RT Terence Steele a second-round tender, giving the team the option to match offers for the restricted free agent. Steele is recovering from an ACL tear late in the season. ... S Donovan Wilson and LB Leighton Vander Esch, both returning free agents, signed their new contracts Tuesday.
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Dr. Karla Loken to Bolster US Leadership Team
NEWARK, Del., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FEMSelect Ltd., developer of EnPlace®, a minimally invasive, meshless approach to pelvic organ prolapse procedures announced today the appointment of Karla Loken, DO, FACOOG as its US-based Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Karla Loken joins FEMSelect's executive team at a pivotal time of US expansion and is tasked with helping the company meet its objectives for 2023 and beyond.
Dr. Loken is a board-certified OBGYN with over 20 years of post-graduate experience in women's health. She transitioned to industry where she gained valuable experience in Pharmacovigilance (medical and device safety), Medical Affairs, and Clinical Development; and has worked with pharma, device, and diagnostic companies as well as consulting for several FemTech startups.
Co-CEO Deborah Garner commented: "Dr. Loken's passionate advocacy and decades of experience across multiple surgical devices and disease states will help us further commercialize EnPlace® for women suffering from pelvic floor stability concerns. We are excited to have her join us at this critical juncture of outreach."
Loken responded: "I am honored to be joining Co-CEOs Debbie Garner and Renee Selman and the entire FEMSelect team. I share their focus on equity and inclusion in research and on increasing awareness and funding for women's health. And, I am eager to help them meet the unmet demand by women who need innovative solutions for pelvic organ prolapse and other conditions."
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) occurs when the muscles and tissues supporting the pelvic organs (the uterus, bladder, or rectum) become weak and drop out of the vagina. Many women are embarrassed to talk to a doctor about the symptoms. More than 3 million US women suffer from POP and surgical options are complicated and invasive. EnPlace®, cleared by the FDA for pelvic floor fixation, enables a minimally invasive approach in under 30 minutes and clinical studies have shown women can return to normal activities within just a few days.
About FEMSelect
FEMSelect is a women-led company with a mission to make a lasting impact on women's health by delivering innovative technologies that provide consistent results in a patient-centric manner and dramatically improve outcomes for women.
For more information about the EnPlace® system, please contact info@femselect.com or visit https://femselect.com.
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DENVER — A federal judge is weighing whether to let a Colorado high school student wear a Mexican and American flag sash at her graduation this weekend after the student sued the school district.
Attorneys for Naomi Peña Villasano argued in a hearing Friday in Denver that the school district decision violates her free speech rights. They also said that it’s inconsistent for the district to allow Native American attire, but not Peña Villasano’s sash representing her heritage. The sash has the Mexican flag on one side and the United States flag on the other.
“I’m a 200 percenter — 100% American and 100% Mexican,” she said at a recent school board meeting in Colorado’s rural Western Slope.
“The district is discriminating against the expression of different cultural heritages,” said her attorney Kenneth Parreno, from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, at Friday’s hearing.
An attorney representing the Garfield County School District 16 countered that Native American regalia is required to be allowed in Colorado and is categorically different from wearing a country’s flags. Permitting Peña Villasano to sport the U.S. and Mexican flags as a sash, said Holly Ortiz, could open “the door to offensive material.”
Ortiz further stated that the district doesn’t want to prevent Peña Villasano from expressing herself and that the graduate could adorn her cap with the flags or wear the sash before or after the ceremony.
But “she doesn’t have a right to express it in any way that she wants,” Ortiz said.
The judge is expected to rule Friday whether to allow Peña Villasano to wear the sash at the graduation ceremony on Saturday.
Similar disputes have played out across the U.S. this graduation season.
A transgender girl lodged a lawsuit against a Mississippi school district for banning her from wearing a dress to graduation. In Oklahoma, a Native American former student brought legal action against a school district for removing a feather, a sacred religious object, from her cap before the graduation ceremony in 2022.
What qualifies as proper graduation attire has been a source of conflict for Native American students around the country. Both Nevada and Oklahoma on Thursday passed laws allowing Native American students to wear religious and cultural regalia at graduation ceremonies.
This year, Colorado passed a law making it illegal to keep Native American students from donning such regalia. Nearly a dozen states have similar laws.
The legal arguments often come down to whether the First Amendment protects personal expression, in this case the sash, or if it would be considered school sponsored speech, and could be limited for educational purposes.
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ZURICH, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) will hold its second quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.
The company expects to issue its second quarter earnings release and financial supplement after the market closes on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. These documents will be available on the company's investor website at investors.chubb.com.
The earnings conference call will be available via live webcast at investors.chubb.com or by dialing 800-458-4121 (within the United States) or 313-209-6672 (international), passcode 2366321. Please refer to the Chubb website under Events and Presentations for details. A replay will be available after the call at the same location. To listen to the replay, click here to register and receive dial-in numbers.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.
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(NewsNation) — Twitter announced Thursday that the social media company is testing an edit button.
“It’s true: Edit Tweet is being tested by our team internally,” Twitter wrote in a blog post that announced the news.
The company also tweeted the news: “if you see an edited Tweet it’s because we’re testing the edit button … this is happening and you’ll be okay.”
The company explained that it is only testing a small group of people initially, then it will expand testing to Twitter Blue subscribers within the coming weeks. Stating that it has been the most requested feature, the company decided to test it out and be transparent throughout the experiment.
Even if users do not have the edit button available, Twitter said they will still be able to see if tweets have been edited.
Twitter even provided a full definition of what it means when the company uses the term “Edit Tweet”:
“Edit Tweet is a feature that lets people make changes to their Tweet after it’s been published. Think of it as a short period of time to do things like fix typos, add missed tags, and more.”
Tweets will only have the option to be edited 30 minutes after they have been posted to the website. When tweets have been edited, other users will be able to see that the tweet has been edited and will also be able to see past versions of the tweet by tapping the “Tweet’s Edit History.”
Twitter hopes that by adding the Edit Tweet button, it will make creating and posting a tweet “more approachable and less stressful.”
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SHANGHAI, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LovelyWholesale ("LW" or "the Company"), an international online shopping e-commerce clothing brand, adheres to the consistent concept of "customer-centricity" in its 2023 Spring-Summer collection, to meet the needs of all lovely women. LovelyWholesale is committed to providing inexpensive fashion trends products that are suitable for women of different styles. "I noticed some of our customers leaving comments on our social media saying that they can find everything they want on our website. I think that's what we're after", Leon, CEO of Lovelywholesale said.
To better meet the needs of our customers, this year we updated two of our major collections "LW Edgy" and "LW Basic" this Spring. At the same time, we invited Ronhire and Fernanda, two popular influencers on TikTok, to shoot videos for these two fashion collections.
LW Basic collection is made for comfort, durability, and wearability. The hue of the clothing is simple, as well as the cutting. On one hand, this design is to let customers, according to their own style and matching rules, create and style clothes that suit themselves and show their beauty and confidence. On the other hand, based on the concept of sustainable development, LovelyWholesale hopes that its clothes can have a high utilization rate.
LovelyWholesale invited Ronhire to present this series. Ronhire is a famous Fashion Model and Tiktok Star. "In the beginning, Ronhire attracted us was that she made all her try on haul videos on a treadmill. It is fresh and close to real daily life occasions" said Jovan, the head of the Marketing dept. "It turns out that her amazing looks, cute smile, and cool personality did not disappoint us. The way she mixes and matches these basic casual outfits just gave LW Basic collection new life. "
The LW Edgy collection is totally different from the LW Basic collection. LW Edgy is made for birthdays, vacations, and some formal occasions with exquisite craft and unique style. In this collection, you can find birthday dresses with complicated craftsmanship, going-out dresses in sequins, and unique cut-out styles. Some dresses with beads are hand-sewn, which will be more durable than machines, and more wearable.
LovelyWholesale invited Fernanda, a famous fashion model, and big Tiktok influencer, to present this collection. "Fernanda is very attractive to us, and her self-confidence is also what we want to pass on to our customers through our LW Edgy collection. Every time Fernanda walks in our dresses, it makes me feel like she's in a top luxury show." Jovan said, "We think she can perfectly express the energy we want to convey in this collection."
LovelyWholesale can provide you with clothing options for various occasions. Whether you're shopping at the supermarket, heading to a friend's party, or a music festival, LW's 2023 Spring-Summer Collection will give everyone the confidence they need.
About LovelyWholesale:
Founded in 2010, LovelyWholesale supplies more than 10 thousand types of fashionable clothing, shoes, jewels, sexy lingerie, and accessories. The company focuses on providing higher-quality products at competitive prices to customers all over the world. LovelyWholesale customers know they can trust us for everything they need from the latest trend-led pieces to celebrity inspired looks, to the everyday wardrobe staples and that ultimate party piece. LovelyWholesale expects every customer can find their loved style and enjoy shopping here.
LovelyWholesale has factories and warehouses all around the world. With the great advantage of fabric resources and hundreds of fashion buyers, LovelyWholesale can provide customers with the latest fashion trends and affordable prices for the first time. Over the past 11 years of operation, LovelyWholesale has become one of the most popular online fashion stores in North America.
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LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLO Communications today announced fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) projects offering up to 10 Gigabit bandwidth in the communities of Papillion, La Vista, and Gretna, Nebraska. These fiber connections will enable world-class internet, telephone, video, and other broadband services for the communities.
Mike Evans, Mayor of Gretna, said, "We really appreciate ALLO's significant investment in bringing an all-fiber network to our community. Connectivity has become such an important part of our quality of life and economic development. Their investment in Gretna will deliver a competitive choice for broadband and video services. ALLO's all-fiber network will futureproof Gretna, delivering significant bandwidth, and will provide us with the infrastructure we need to serve our growing community. I am very excited about Gretna's future and thankful to have great partners, such as ALLO, be a part of it."
The FTTP network will feature up to 10 Gigabit symmetric services providing equal upload and download speeds to each business and residential customer optimized by a world-class Wi-Fi 6 router. Additionally, businesses of all sizes will be supported by ALLO's fiber-rich network delivering active and passive solutions without installation fees and restrictive contracts, keeping services hassle-free. Internet, data transport, video, voice, and phone systems, as well as redundant connectivity to AWS, Azure, and other cloud providers are included in ALLO's comprehensive communications and entertainment products.
Papillion Mayor David Black stated, "We are excited to welcome ALLO Fiber to the Papillion community. ALLO has a strong history of bringing high-quality, reliable high-speed broadband, video, and voice services to Nebraska cities. The pandemic showed us the importance of reliable broadband for those that work remotely. ALLO entering the Papillion market with millions in private capital investment will provide residents and businesses with a competitive choice and could make our area even more attractive for economic development opportunities."
Papillion, La Vista, and Gretna will soon have access to award-winning customer service and internet speeds. Through this 100% fiber-optic network, students can improve how they learn, and employees can work efficiently from the office or home.
"ALLO is actively creating Gigabit societies in the communities we serve," added Brad Moline, ALLO President and founder. "Connecting hospitals with their patients, schools with their students, businesses with not only their customers, but now also their work-from-home employees, further develops these already outstanding communities. Our stated goal was to make ALLO's regions the most connected in the United States, and Papillion, La Vista, and Gretna are important steps in eastern Nebraska."
ALLO is excited to begin serving the near 45,000 residents in Papillion, La Vista, and Gretna. They are important additions to the 21 communities in Nebraska, with a population of over half a million, experiencing the ALLO fiber difference. Construction is scheduled to begin in the next few months, and customers will begin receiving service in mid-2023.
For more information about ALLO and updates on construction progress in these communities, please visit AlloFiber.com.
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It must be a full moon.
In the trailer for the upcoming Paramount+ series Wolf Pack, a school bus full of students bears witness to a nearby forest being engulfed in flames—which is just the start of an intertwined fate that connects their lives forever.
As they struggle to wrestle with the immediate aftermath, it becomes clear that something sinister is happening.
Thankfully, Sarah Michelle Gellar is there to help figure out what the heck is going on!
"We're part of a joint task force investigating the wildfires," Sarah, as arson investigator Kristin Ramsey, says in the trailer. "We're looking for any of the kids who were on that school bus."
As the hunt begins, investigator Ramsey also tries piecing together what sort of beast they could be dealing with, telling park ranger Garrett Briggs (Rodrigo Santoro), "Well, I don't think it's a 7-foot-tall monster."
That's a start!
As the crew of students collectively begins to notice the transformations happening to all of them, one says in the trailer, "So this is how it starts. Get fangs, get claws, and then we start killing people?"
Yeah, that's pretty much it!
Based on the book series by Edo Van Belkom, Wolf Pack "follows a teenage boy and girl whose lives are changed forever when a California wildfire awakens a terrifying supernatural creature," according to the streamer, "and drives it to attack a highway traffic jam beneath the burning hills."
The series is written and executive produced by Jeff Davis, who knows a thing or two about ominous howls in the night. After all, he created MTV's Teen Wolf, which ran on the network from 2011 to 2017.
"Wounded in the chaos, the boy and girl are inexplicably drawn to each other and to two other teenagers who were adopted 16 years earlier by a park ranger after another mysterious wildfire," Wolf Pack's description continues. "As the full moon rises, all four teens come together to unravel the secret that connects them—the bite and blood of a werewolf."
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This story is part of Home Tips, CNET's collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out.
The pandemic dramatically changed our work habits. Working at home and spending more time online became the norm; in turn, this made a necessity out of fast, reliable Wi-Fi. Even now, over two years later, our home internet connections are as important as ever.
In fact, a June survey from McKinsey found that 58% of Americans have the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week. With important team meetings and presentations happening remotely, the last thing anyone wants to have to deal with is a spotty network and a Wi-Fi signal that isn't up to snuff.
Fortunately, you've got options. Even if you don't know much about your router's settings or the best way to change them, there are still some easy steps you can take to ensure that your speeds are as fast as possible. Let's walk through them and see if we can't speed things up for you. (For better internet, check out our recommendations of the best ISPs, routers, mesh routers and Wi-Fi extenders you can buy.)
1. Run some internet speed tests
If you're going to make changes to your home network, you'll want to do so from an informed position. The best way to get there is to run some speed tests to get a good sense of any weak links in your Wi-Fi connection -- and there are plenty of free services on the web that'll help you do just that.
Among your options, the Ookla Speedtest is the most widely used and the one I'd recommend starting with. It features an abundance of worldwide servers, which lets you choose from several nearby options to measure the speed of your connection. And, like most speed tests, it's also really easy to use -- just click the big "go" button and wait about a minute.
From there, you'll get a look at the current upload and download speeds for whatever device you're running the speed test on, plus the ping, which is a latency measurement of how long it takes data to travel back and forth to whatever server you're testing with.
Start by focusing on the download and upload speeds. Run a couple of tests at a time in various spots throughout your home where you'll be working and ballpark the average to get a sense of how your speeds hold up. If you're seeing speeds in a room that are less than half of what you see when you're connecting at close range, then that might be a spot where you could improve things.
As for the latency, you shouldn't need to worry much about it unless you've got a lot of devices running on your network, or if you're sharing bandwidth with family members or roommates. In that case, run some tests while your roommate is on a FaceTime call or while your kids are playing Fortnite -- that'll give you a good sense of how their activity might be affecting your own speeds. If that ping number seems to be jumping, there are some basic steps you can take, but the best thing to do if you can is to separate that side traffic from your own. More on that in just a bit.
Read more: Best Internet Speed Tests of 2022
2. Move your workspace or router
If you're able to work in close proximity to your router, then a wired Ethernet connection to your computer is the best way to ensure that you're getting the fastest speeds. But if that's not an option, you might have to work in a room where the Wi-Fi signal isn't as strong as you need. That happens when you're too far from the router, or because there are too many walls or obstructions separating you from it.
Before you buy anything, the first thing you'll want to try doing is repositioning your router to strengthen the connection. For the best results, you'll want to keep it out in the open -- ideally as high up as possible. If you can reposition the antennas, try experimenting with that, too. Staggering them at different angles might be all it takes to boost your speeds. If the router is downstairs and you're trying to boost the signal upstairs, try moving one or more of the antennas to a horizontal position. Antennas like those tend to put out their Wi-Fi signal at a perpendicular angle, so a horizontal antenna will put out a vertically-oriented signal that might be more likely to make it upstairs.
There's one last thing to check before you buy anything, and that's your router's channel. The 2.4 and 5GHz frequency bands that your router uses to send its signals are each divided into multiple channels, just like the TV channels that you can pick up with an antenna. Your router uses a single channel at a time, and if you're using the same one as a neighbor, for instance, then that interference might slow your connection.
To change that channel, navigate to your router's settings on your computer. The best options are channels 1, 6 and 11, which don't overlap with one another, but your router might also have an "auto" setting that can determine the best channel for your situation.
3. Get a Wi-Fi extender (or upgrade your router)
If none of that works, then it might be time for a hardware upgrade. Plug-in range extenders are one option, and you've got plenty of options that don't cost very much. Your best bet is to pick one made by the same company that makes your router. It doesn't need to be blazing fast -- most of them aren't -- but as long as it can keep your speeds above 50Mbps or so, you should be able to use the web like normal, including video calls.
Read more: The Best Wi-Fi Extender for Almost Everybody
That's the standard I used when I recently tested out a handful of plug-in range extenders at my own home and at the much larger CNET Smart Home, where speeds are capped at 150Mbps. With just a single router running the connection, speeds in distant rooms fall well below that 50Mbps threshold -- but with a good range extender boosting the connection, average speeds throughout the home were significantly improved.
The one that performed the best was the TP-Link RE605X, with sustained download speeds of at least 130Mbps to both Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 client devices throughout the entire place. Available now for $100 at Target, it's my top recommendation in the category. For something even cheaper, consider the TP-Link RE220. It doesn't support Wi-Fi 6, but it performed well in my small home tests, and it's typically available for less than $30.
Another option would be to upgrade your router altogether. If it's range you're concerned with, then you'll want to move multipoint mesh routers that come with range-extending satellite devices right to the top of your list. Again, you've got lots and lots of options to choose from -- and we've tested and reviewed several of the latest systems to hit the market. Among them, I like the $233 TP-Link Deco W7200 the best, but similar systems from Asus, Eero, Netgear and Nest are worth a look, too.
Don't need a mesh router, and just want something quick, easy and affordable? The Asus RT-AX86U is a solid upgrade that costs $250, and for more of a bargain, you could consider the TP-Link Archer AX21, which costs less than $100. Both support Wi-Fi 6 and performed well in my at-home tests.
4. Prioritize your work traffic
So let's go back to that scenario where your kids are home from school streaming Disney Plus and playing Fornite while you're trying to work. There are a couple of things you might be able to do to keep their internet traffic from affecting yours.
The first, and easiest, is to make sure that you're using different frequency bands. Most routers operate both the 2.4 and 5GHz bands, and many will split those bands into two separate networks that you can connect with. The 5GHz band is faster, while the 2.4GHz band offers better range. Dedicating one of those two bands to work-related traffic only will return a much better experience than sharing a band with your family or housemates.
Most routers can also put out an optional guest network, sometimes with max speed settings that can help keep your kids from eating up too much bandwidth. Some will even let you run the network on a schedule, in case you want to cut them off entirely at certain hours. Similarly, your router might be able to schedule access for specific devices or a group of devices.
Another feature worth looking for is Quality of Service, which allows some routers to prioritize traffic to specific devices or for specific purposes. For instance, the Netgear Nighthawk RAX120 lets you specify that video calls are a higher priority than gaming traffic. If it's an option with your router, it's worth experimenting with.
More Wi-Fi tips
- How to Access Router Settings and Update Your Wi-Fi Password
- ISP Throttling: This Could Be Why Your Home Internet Is so Slow
- Save Money on Your Home Internet by Applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program
- Hackers Can Attack Your Home Wi-Fi. Here's How to Protect It
- Your Router Is in the Wrong Spot. Move It to Speed Up Your Wi-Fi
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt told reporters Friday that he is baffled over how $12.7 million of his money has gone missing from a local private investment firm that authorities are investigating as part of a massive fraud that began more than a decade ago.
Bolt also said he has fired his business manager, adding that it was not an amicable split.
When asked if he was “broke,” the retired star athlete laughed.
“I’m not broke, but it’s definitely put a damper on me,” he said. “It was for my future. Everybody knows I have three kids. I’m still looking out for my parents, and I still want to live very well.”
Bolt’s attorneys have said the athlete’s account with Kingston-based Stocks and Securities Limited dwindled from nearly $12.8 million to some $12,000. They had given the company until Friday to return the money or face civil and criminal action.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether any action had been taken as of late Friday. Attorney Linton P. Gordon did not return a message seeking comment.
He told the Jamaica Observer newspaper that the public should anticipate the “expected and the unexpected” in the case.
“There is nothing to say at this stage, given what is happening,” he was quoted as saying. “We have met with persons, and we are dealing with certain matters.”
Earlier this week, Jamaican Finance Minister Nigel Clarke announced that the director of the Financial Services Commission was stepping down and that the Bank of Jamaica would now be in charge of regulating the island’s financial system.
He said several government agencies and elderly customers also were affected by the alleged fraud.
“It’s always a sad situation. Definitely disappointed,” Bolt said of the elderly who were affected. “Everybody’s confused. … I’m as confused as the public.”
Jamaican authorities have requested help from the FBI and other unidentified international experts, adding that clients were given false statements regarding their balances as part of the alleged fraud. Officials have not yet said how many clients overall were affected and how much money in total is missing.
Earlier on Friday, Bolt spoke at a sponsored luncheon for an upcoming relay and referred to the alleged fraud.
“As you all know. I’ve been going through a tough week, a few tough weeks,” he said, adding that he would continue to do everything he can to uplift his island.
“No matter what’s going on right now, Jamaica is my country. That will never change,” he said.
In an aside with reporters, he said: “I’m just trying to focus on my family and trying not to think too much about it because it’s a difficult situation.”
Stocks and Securities Limited did not return a message seeking comment Friday. The company contacted authorities earlier this month to alert them that a manager had apparently committed fraud.
Earlier this week, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that his administration would not bail out the company.
“The government will not socialize any debt, and we will not socialize the failure of our banks,” he said. | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ap-usain-bolt-fires-business-manager-over-jamaica-fraud-case/ | 2023-01-28 21:34:57 | 0 | https://www.wric.com/sports/sports-headlines/ap-usain-bolt-fires-business-manager-over-jamaica-fraud-case/ |
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Udacity, the digital talent transformation platform, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with three promotions including Ayah Shashaa (she/her) as Chief Strategy and Business Operations Officer; Samuel Schofield (he/him) as Chief Revenue Officer; and Derrick Alesevich (he/him) as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer. This follows the recent appointment of Sarah Reynolds (they/them) as Chief Marketing Officer.
Talent development is at the core of Udacity's offering, and this leadership team growth demonstrates the company's commitment to its mission of empowering life-long career development, with all three new appointees being promoted internally.
Ayah Shashaa steps up as Chief Strategy and Business Operations Officer, after spending close to five years at Udacity as Global Vice President of Societal Impact. In her new role, Shashaa will oversee the strategic direction of Udacity, aligning the planning, implementation, and execution of the company's growth mission.
As the former Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales, Sam Schofield joins Udacity's C-suite with his promotion to Chief Revenue Officer. Schofield will be responsible for all institutional revenue-generation activities worldwide, and will oversee Udacity's Government partnership team.
Also joining Udacity's executive leadership team is Derrick Alesevich, the company's former Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In his new role as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Alesevich will oversee Udacity's Legal and People teams.
"I'm delighted to see the promotions of Ayah, Sam, and Derrick. Personal development is at the core of what we do and I'm beyond thrilled to see my colleagues grow and expand their roles in the company," said Gabriel Dalporto, CEO of Udacity.
Udacity changes lives, businesses, and nations through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. Udacity's global, online talent transformation platform focuses on in-demand digital technologies, mentor support, and project-based learning taught by industry experts. Programs include real-world content for job-ready competencies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, autonomous systems, and cloud computing, among other disciplines. Udacity has more than 100 enterprise customers including Airbus, Bertelsmann, BNP Paribas, Leidos, Mazda, and the United States Air Force. Udacity collaborates with more than 200 global industry partners including Google, Mercedes-Benz, and NVIDIA to power technical education. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., the private company has operations in the United Kingdom, Egypt, Germany, India, and the United Arab Emirates. Udacity has raised $163 million in funding to date from investors including Bertelsmann, Andreessen Horowitz, Charles River Ventures, and Drive Capital.
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OLD FORGE, N.Y. – A Saranac Lake man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Old Forge on March 17.
Town of Webb police stopped the vehicle just before midnight on State Route 28 after discovering it belonged to Anthony Chandler, who had an active warrant out of Oneida County. The vehicle’s inspection had also expired.
Kelcy Sanderson, 36, of Saranac Lake was driving, but Chandler was inside the vehicle.
Chandler was taken into custody and found to be in possession of heroin and methamphetamine, according to police. He was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and issued an appearance ticket. He was then turned over to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office regarding the warrant charges.
Sanderson was also found to be driving with a suspended license. She was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and driving an uninspected motor vehicle. | https://www.wktv.com/news/crime/wanted-man-facing-drug-charges-following-traffic-stop-in-old-forge/article_72d9a496-c744-11ed-a816-df118b81468c.html | 2023-03-20 19:30:07 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/crime/wanted-man-facing-drug-charges-following-traffic-stop-in-old-forge/article_72d9a496-c744-11ed-a816-df118b81468c.html |
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for CTMX, NIO, GRAB, U, and SE.
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Which wireless printer is best?
Most activities have shifted online, such as email replacing written letters or news websites becoming more popular than printed newspapers. But that doesn’t mean our desire to print something out is totally gone.
In fact, the global pandemic resurrected the home printer from a seemingly bygone era. Some estimates peg printer sales at a 30% increase after many people moved toward working from home.
But it might be more challenging to find the right printer than you imagined. Between the inking technology, the number of connections and overall cost, there are several important considerations. However, the HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer is an excellent choice for overall printing jobs.
What to know before you buy a wireless printer
Printing technology
One of the most important considerations in choosing a wireless printer is its primary purpose. Ask yourself if you want to print more black and white documents, or do you want to produce high-quality photos. There are printers that are excellent for each purpose, and they can generally be divided into two technology types:
- Laser printers use dry toner and electrostatically charged dots. Because of their high accuracy in producing text, they are best used as document printers. They can print color images, but these aren’t as high-quality as those from inkjet printers.
- Inkjet printers use liquid to produce the image by spraying tiny drops of ink on the page. However, some wireless printers use thermal inkjet technology, which applies a dry, wax-based pigment. There are also inkjet printers that use a hybrid system, where one color tank is used for photos and a separate black ink tank is used exclusively for text-based documents.
Additional functions
It’s great to have a printer that connects wirelessly to all your devices for printing, but sometimes you want to do more. You should consider what you want to achieve, as single-function printers only do one job. However, multi-function printers can scan documents and make copies in addition to printing text and photos.
Cost of ink
There is, unfortunately, no way of getting around the expensive cost of printer ink. But that can be reduced by using refillable cartridges, which aren’t always endorsed by manufacturers. The printing technology also determines the average price you’ll pay, as a black ink cartridge costs $15-$40, while tri-color cartridges cost $25-$45.
On average, black printer ink is in the top 10 of the world’s most expensive liquids, costing around $2,700 a gallon. This is the primary reason why printers are so cheap but relatively expensive to maintain. Manufacturers often don’t make a profit on the sale of a printer and recoup any losses through sales of ink — which you need for your printer to work.
What to look for in a quality wireless printer
Printing resolution
As with most electronics, resolution determines visual quality. In printing, this is indicated by dots per inch — the more dots, the better the print.
However, as printing technology progresses, better techniques and software can produce great images without increasing the DPI. It’s an important aspect of a good-quality wireless printer, but it shouldn’t be the deciding factor.
Two-sided and borderless printing
Also known as duplex printing, two-sided printing is when the printer can produce text or images on both sides of a page. Auto-duplex printing means the printer can automatically turn the page over to print on the other side. Not only does this make your printing job neater, but you can also halve your paper use and reduce waste.
Multiple connections
Wireless technology is an excellent solution for a cable-free life, but it’s not always possible. For example, it will be incredibly difficult to connect a computer to a wireless printer if it doesn’t have a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter.
In those situations, it’s best to have a wireless printer that supports additional connections, too. A traditional printer cable is the most common, but other printers let you insert a USB drive to access files or connect a mobile device through the same USB port.
How much you can expect to spend on a wireless printer
This largely depends on the manufacturer and additional functions. An entry-level printer suited for most home offices costs $80-$100, while a professional photo printer costs $100-$300.
Wireless printer FAQ
Can you print from a smartphone?
A. Yes, most wireless printers can connect and print from mobile phones. Your functionality might be somewhat reduced for editing, but the end result should be the same.
Do wireless printers come with ink?
A. Lots of printers ship with initial ink cartridges to get you set up and printing straight away. In most cases, though, these cartridges only have enough ink to print a few pages.
What’s the best wireless printer to buy?
Top wireless printer
HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
What you need to know: Perfect for a home office, this printer can also scan, copy and fax while printing up to 20 pages per minute.
What you’ll love: It comes with a bonus of six months of free Instant Ink with the HP+ subscription. The printer has an auto-duplex function, supports multiple connections and produces images at a resolution of 4,800 x 1,200 dots per inch.
What you should consider: Even though it has double-sided printing, it can’t perform double-sided scanning.
Where to buy: Sold by HP and Amazon
Top wireless printer for the money
HP DeskJet 2755e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
What you need to know: An excellent printer for basic document reproduction, it supports the HP Smart app and multiple connections.
What you’ll love: This inkjet printer supports different page sizes, can print a black and white page in under eight seconds and comes with six months of Instant Ink with HP+.
What you should consider: It has manual duplex printing, so you need to turn over the page yourself.
Where to buy: Sold by HP and Amazon
Worth checking out
Canon PIXMA TS702a Wireless Single Function Printer
What you need to know: This is an excellent gadget if you want a good blend between a document and a photo printer.
What you’ll love: It has a hybrid tank system that only uses black ink for documents and color ink for photos. The printer can produce a text document in under 10 seconds and supports a variety of paper sizes.
What you should consider: It is a single-function printer, so it can’t copy or scan pages.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The partial release of a Georgia grand jury report evaluating former President Trump’s election interference in the state determined that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 contest and encouraged prosecution of witnesses who may have lied to the panel.
The limited details gleaned from the report come after a judge allowed the release of just three sections from a document expected to include charging recommendations.
“We find by unanimous vote that no widespread fraud took place in the Georgia 2020 presidential election that could result in overturning that election,” the grand jury wrote.
Jurors involved in crafting the report had previously determined it should be released to the public in its entirety, prompting a warning from Fulton Co. District Attorney Fani Willis that doing so could compromise the right for “multiple” future defendants in a case where charging decisions are “imminent.”
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney largely sided with Willis, determining that only the introduction and conclusion of the report should be released, along with one section discussing potential perjury that did not name any witnesses who appeared before the grand jury.
“A majority of the witnesses believes that perjury may have been committed by one or more witnesses testifying before it. The Grand Jury recommends that the District Attorney seeks appropriate indictments for such crimes where the evidence is compelling,” the report states.
The sparse information in the now public section mirrors sections from other similar reports, with the introduction generally reviewing the process undertaken by the grand jury and a conclusion thanking all those who aided in its efforts.
“Critics, including Donald Trump and others, will be able to attack the findings and poke holes in what they believe the findings to be. Fulton County prosecutors and the DA’s office will be unable to respond, and the evidence supporting their conclusions will be unknown,” Noah Bookbinder, president of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and a former prosecutor, wrote on Twitter.
“Only when we see the full report and any indictments can we truly assess the strength of the case here.”
Willis’s case is seen as one of the most promising pathways for an eventual prosecution of Trump, who in a phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) asked him to “find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have.”
The known targets in Georgia include former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and 16 Republicans who held a meeting to carry out the fake elector plot by voting to certify the election for Trump.
McBurney limited the portions of the report that could be shared, stressing that the grand jury process understandably does not include the same protections for witnesses as a public trial.
“There were no lawyers advocating for any targets of the investigation,” McBurney wrote in the eight-page decision, noting the process is “entirely appropriately — a one-sided exploration.”
“Potential future defendants were not able to present evidence outside the scope of what the district attorney asked them. They were not able to call their own witnesses who might rebut what other State’s witnesses had said and they had no ability to present mitigating evidence. Put differently, there was very limited due process in this process for those who might be named as indictment-worthy in the final report,” McBurney wrote. | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/georgia-grand-jury-in-trump-interference-probe-found-no-fraud-in-2020-election/ | 2023-02-16 17:50:02 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/georgia-grand-jury-in-trump-interference-probe-found-no-fraud-in-2020-election/ |
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $92.6 million.
The insurance holding company posted revenue of $999.8 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $996.4 million, which also missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $999.8 million.
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to decorate my house for Christmas without having to use a ladder," said and inventor from Albuquerque, N.M., "so I invented the MULTI USE ORNAMENT + HOOK."
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Rights activists and others are urging Ugandan authorities to restrain security agents accused of torture after a man who had been missing resurfaced with wounds on his chest.
Eric Mwesigwa says he was tortured by security personnel, allegations a military spokesman dismissed in a statement asserting that the man “was not in the hands of any security agency.” That statement angered some who saw it as a sign of impunity amid persistent allegations of torture in this East African country.
Mwesigwa, a supporter of the opposition figure and popular singer known as Bobi Wine, said earlier this week that hot metal objects were placed on his body, leaving two raw wounds on his chest. His allegations of torture were repeated by Wine on Twitter.
The security agents who tortured Mwesigwa wanted to know Wine’s plans “to overthrow the government,” said Wine, a former presidential candidate whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.
Torture charges against security personnel in Uganda are not new. On Thursday Uganda marked the anniversary of the death of outspoken Anglican Archbishop Janani Luwum, who in 1977 was murdered by torture at the hands of security agents during the regime of dictator Idi Amin.
“It’s a contradiction and shame that we commemorate the murder of Archbishop Luwum by Idi Amin when state security operatives torture Ugandans in this manner, today. Respect for human rights is the foundation for democracy and progress,” Charles Peter Mayiga, an attorney who is the premier of the traditional kingdom of Buganda, said on Twitter Thursday, citing the case of Mwesigwa.
Wine alleges that many of his supporters have suffered torture after being taken into custody in the aftermath of a disputed presidential election in 2021.
The new torture allegations come amid controversy over the Ugandan government’s refusal to renew the local mandate of the United Nations human rights office. Ugandan authorities justified that decision by asserting that the government is committed to protecting its own people.
Criticizing the Ugandan government’s decision in a statement Wednesday, Human Rights Watch charged that Ugandan authorities have “had a long history of abuse and repression, especially of critics of the government and the political opposition,” and that they “have failed to hold government security forces accountable for serious human rights violations.”
The European Union and the United States in the past year have raised alarm over torture allegedly perpetrated by Uganda’s security personnel. Recent victims include Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a satirical writer now exiled in Europe.
Many critics hold President Yoweri Museveni liable, saying the abuses are perpetrated by security agents enforcing his authority. Museveni, who has held power since 1986, has repeatedly said his party doesn’t condone torture.
Museveni, once praised as part of a new generation of African leaders and a long-time U.S. security ally, still has support among many Ugandans for bringing relative stability to the country.
He once criticized African leaders who refused to step aside but has since extended his time in power by overseeing the removal of term limits and an age limit on the presidency in Uganda.
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WFO SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, February 5, 2023
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SANTA CLARA — Kyle Shanahan’s assistant coaches spread out inside Levi’s Stadium’s auditorium for 60 minutes of interviews with the media Thursday. Heck, if they can handle that pressure, then an hour game on Sundays will be a breeze, right?
Actually, that annual access to Shanahan’s staff offers a treasure trove of insight. So, while players got the day off from practice, here are a dozen things we learned a week into training camp:
1. LANCE’S ‘SPECIAL’ DEMEANOR
Trey Lance’s new quarterbacks coach, Brian Griese, is really encouraged by what he’s seeing, and even though only half of Lance’s passes were completed through seven practices, that good and bad offered a peak into how the first-year starter copes.
“I’ve been really encouraged by his demeanor. That’s impressive for a young man his age. That’s not natural,” Griese said of Lance, 22. “The way he interacts with his team, the way he operates on the field, the way he responds when he makes a mistake – all those things are very, very positive, on top of his physical abilities, which are significant.”
Griese is a former NFL quarterback-turned-broadcaster and now a first-year assistant. He noted how NFL quarterbacks’ emotions can run the gamut, from the wild high of a Brett Favre to QBs who are “flatliners.” Lance is revealing his style each snap, and his ability to compartmentalize his role and responsibilities are evident.
“For someone his age, 22 years old,” Griese said before stopping himself. “Look, he doesn’t have it down, guys. We’re continuing to grow at that. But he has a foundation and base that’s really impressive. He’s got an appropriate amount of understanding of timing and moments. He doesn’t get too low, too high. That’s pretty cool to see.”
2. GRIESE ON GAROPPOLO
Two months ago, Griese said he’d yet to speak with Jimmy Garoppolo, who’s throwing on the side at camp while awaiting a trade or release. Have the two talked yet? “I texted him. But I left that between Jimmy and Kyle,” Griese said of Garoppolo’s awkward limbo. “I have a huge amount of respect for Jimmy. I was in a situation where I knew I wasn’t going to be on a team, and I was let go late in the process, after June 1 for salary cap reasons. I remember how hard that was.
“We all want to know where we’re going to play, where we’re going to be. Now this has gone on, so it’s very difficult for Jimmy,” Griese added. “I have a lot of empathy for the situation he’s in. I know what he’s meant to this organization, to this locker room, to the Bay Area. So I hope this is resolved as soon as possible, and he finds a place that works for him. I wish nothing but the best for him.”
3. MASTER THIEVES
Safeties account for 5-of-11 interceptions produced so far at camp by an intentionally greedy defense.
“Our guys are attacking the ball more than we have in the past,” safeties coach Daniel Bullocks said. “We had nine interceptions last year, ranked 26th. We need to do a better job finishing the ball and winning at the point of attack. Our guys now are confident they can go make a play on the ball.”
Safeties with interceptions: Jimmie Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, Tarvarius Moore (two) and Tayler Hawkins. By the way, Bullocks confirmed that longtime cornerback Dontae Johnson is being viewed this camp as a safety, though he’ll also split time at nickel.
4. TRENT THE SCOUT
Trent Williams is not only an All-Pro left tackle but also a savvy scout, according to Chris Foerster, the offensive line coach and run-game coordinator.
“His study of opponents is unbelievable,” Foerster said. Every week, I have the guys – it’s not an original idea – you have your guys do a scouting report. I assign, ‘You do a defensive lineman, you a defensive lineman.’ Every Friday night we read them. I don’t need a book on them, just what is our approach or attack going to be. Trent’s the best. It’s not even close, how on point he is of what (the opponent) is trying to do and what you need to do to block him.”
5. HOORAY FOR TURAY
Defensive line coach Kris Kocurek is “really happy” with his unit’s start to camp, including early signs that rookie Drake Jackson “shows up around the quarterback a lot.” One off-the-radar name to watch is defensive end Kemoko Turay, who had 12 sacks and a very serious ankle injury in his previous Colts tenure.
Kocurek on Turay: “Pass rush length, pass rush get-off, explosive dude out of his staff, a guy that can bend the edge and can threaten the quarterback from an outside edge. … He’s consistently going to the ball with a purpose … and making something happen when he gets there.”
6. KINLAW’S COMEBACK
Javon Kinlaw’s comeback from knee reconstruction is on track, and that excites Kocurek for what it means to his defensive line’s interior.
“He’s slimmer, his body fat is down, he’s moving really good, and now it’s a matter of stacking these reps,” Kocurek (“Coach K” to some) said. “If everything keeps going on track, we’ll increase it as time goes and hopefully by Chicago (in the season opener), you’ll all see the finished product. I’m really excited. He’s big, long, explosive player that can reset the line of scrimmage and be disruptive.”
7. WARNER’S FIRE
As Warner has grown into the defense’s leader, he’s entering his fifth season with huge intensity, as reflected by this week’s practice fights with Brandon Aiyuk.
“He’s one of the hardest working linebackers I’ve been around,” Holland said. “Guys see that. They want to know what made you good. Fred, ‘Just watch me.’ They know his goal is to make our team better.”
As for Warner’s wingmen, Dre Greenlaw and Azzeez Al-Shaair, Holland added: “They all lead in different ways. Fred is more of a vocal, example leader. Greenlaw, a ‘watch me work, watch me play,’ and Azeez is the same way.”
8. ‘DON’T FORGET ABOUT J.V.’
Corey Undlin was rightfully singing the praises of his defensive backs’ showing in camp when he remarked: “Don’t forget about J.V.” Indeed, Jason Verrett is showing burst in his comeback from last year’s anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Will he come off the physically unable to perform list by the season opener, even though the 49ers’ starters seem set with Charvarius Ward and Emmanuel Moseley? “I don’t know when. I know this: I’ll never bet against the guy. We’ll see how that plays out.”
As for Ward’s arrival from the Chiefs, he’s been stellar with his coverage and an ability to learn a new scheme. “You tell him one time, it’s over. You don’t tell him twice,” Undlin said. “His recall and ability to do ‘this’ in this coverage, it’s like (instant). His ability down the field to find and play the ball, it’s awesome.”
9. TREY SERMON’S ENCORE
Among this camp’s chief mysteries is how Trey Sermon will rebound from a quiet rookie season. New running backs coach Anthony Lynn is “very pleased” with last year’s third-round pick from Ohio State.
“He has the skill set to run the way he’s running. I want to continue to see that and take it to another level,” Lynn said. “He knows what’s expected of him this year, because we’ve got a little competition in that backfield. I like the way he’s responded.”
Among those competing with Sermon for a backup role behind Elijah Mitchell are Jeff Wilson Jr., JaMycal Hasty and rookies Ty Davis-Price and Jordan Mason.
10. STAFF MOVES
Only four assistants remain from Shanahan’s original 2017 staff: DeMeco Ryans (defensive coordinator), Johnny Holland (linebackers), Bullocks (safeties), and Bobby Slowik (pass-game coordinator).
“We’ve built a culture here that’s right. We have a chance,” Holland said. “What Kyle stressed (to the staff) was we’ve got to coach our players to be better. If Fred (Warner) is an ‘A’ player, let’s make him an ‘A+’ player. If a guy’s a free agent, let’s coach him and make him better.”
A year ago, the 49ers lost their defensive coordinator when Robert Saleh became the New York Jets coach; this year, they saw Mike McDaniel leave his offensive coordinator post to become the Miami Dolphins’ coach.
Said Slowik: “Last year, it was me, Chris (Foerster), Mike and Kyle talking all the time about our game plan and what we needed to do. Now it’s the same, just without Mike, which makes things difficult because Mike was really good, creative and had a lot of good ideas. … We’ll have new ideas but stick to the same foundation.”
11. HUDSON’S HANDS
Told that Tanner Hudson has caught all 10 passes thrown to him at camp, tight ends coach Brian Fleury replied: “It wouldn’t surprise me if that were the case. He has a very interesting skill set. He would be in the conversation of ‘Best Hands on the Team,’ which everyone has seen. He has a unique ability, whether it’s a vision thing or what. If you were to slow it down and watch, his eyes follow the ball and track it. He has a lot of confidence to make catches anytime anywhere the ball is around him.”
Hudson could take on the Jordan Reed role from a couple years ago to complement George Kittle in two tight-end formations, something Jordan Matthews also was pursuing before his season-ending knee injury Monday.
12. WHAT ABOUT ‘FREDO
Lost amid all the talk about the 49ers’ young offensive lineman is Alfredo Gutierrez, their second-year project who came out of the NFL’s international player pathway program. Gutierrez, a native of Tijuana, Mexico, did not play last preseason and is assured of a practice-squad spot for a second straight year.
“Fredo’s worked really hard,” Foerster said. “He’s been there every day. Kris Kocurek says he’s gotten better. He’s working hard. Don’t know he’ll ever be (elite) but he has worked hard and gotten better.” | https://www.chicoer.com/2022/08/04/trey-lances-demeanor-encourages-49ers-coaches-griese-empathizes-with-garoppolo/ | 2022-08-05 00:21:52 | 0 | https://www.chicoer.com/2022/08/04/trey-lances-demeanor-encourages-49ers-coaches-griese-empathizes-with-garoppolo/ |
Alabama schools are looking at plans for Friday ahead of expected early morning storms.
All of the state is at risk of seeing strong storms, with the northern two-thirds of Alabama having the better probability of severe weather. Strong to severe storms are expected to approach Alabama from the west early Friday morning -- as early as 4 a.m. -- and track eastward through the day.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is cautioning drivers to be aware of flooding in low-lying areas as the National Weather Service in Huntsville says to expect “multiple rounds” of showers and storms through Friday.
Related: Alabama severe weather: When to expect the next round of storms
Related: North Alabama flash floods: Drivers warned to use caution with more rain on the way
Flood warnings are in place through mid-morning for much of north Alabama as the upper part of the state could see as much as 5 inches of rain over 24 hours.
Jim Stefkovich, a meteorologist with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, said between 1-3 inches of rain fell overnight with an additional 1-2 inches expected through this afternoon. Some of today’s storms could produce damaging wind gusts, he said.
A flood watch will continue for the northern part of the state through Friday at 6 p.m. The majority of the state will be under a wind advisory from midnight to 9 p.m. Friday.
The following schools and school systems have announced schedule changes for Friday morning:
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DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKool Smith secured a $5 million verdict against Santander Consumer USA Inc. this week for breach of contract on behalf of Enterprise Financial Group, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program.
The verdict was announced on November 2, 2022 following a six-day jury trial before Judge Bridgett Whitmore in Dallas County District Court. Jurors found that Santander, owned by the largest bank in Spain, materially breached a services contract with A+ BBB-Rated Enterprise Financial Group. Finding Santander breached its contract first, the jury also excused the breach-of-contract claim against Enterprise Financial Group. In their verdict, jurors awarded Enterprise Financial Group $5,000,000 in damages, with attorneys' fees still to be decided.
"As we demonstrated throughout the trial, it was the defendant, not our client, who was in breach of the contract at issue," said McKool Smith Principal Robert Manley, lead counsel for Enterprise Financial Group. "Our client is pleased with the verdict and appreciates the jury closely examining the facts in the case."
"With a 45-year history of protecting consumers and honoring the terms of our contracts, this verdict holds significant meaning to Enterprise Financial Group way beyond the financial implications," said John Pappanastos, President and Chief Executive Officer of EFG Companies. "We were steadfast throughout the five-year duration of this lawsuit knowing the facts and the truth were on our side."
Along with Mr. Manley, the McKool Smith trial team included Principal Michael Miguel, and Associates Veronica Manning and Carson Young.
The case is Enterprise Financial Group, Inc. v. Santander Consumer USA, Inc., case number DC-18-08119, in the 193rd Dallas County District Court.
With 130 trial lawyers across offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Marshall, New York, and Washington, D.C., McKool Smith has established a reputation as one of America's leading trial firms. The firm has secured 13 nine-figure jury verdicts and 15 eight-figure jury verdicts, obtaining more VerdictSearch and The National Law Journal "Top 100 Verdicts" than any other law firm. These courtroom successes have earned McKool Smith critical acclaim and helped the firm become what The Wall Street Journal describes as "one of the biggest law firm success stories of the past decade." McKool Smith represents clients in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property, bankruptcy, insurance recovery, and white collar defense matters.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former West Virginia teacher's aide has been sentenced to a year in jail after pleading guilty to misdemeanor battery charges involving two special-needs students.
Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster also ordered Walter Pannell, 72, on Wednesday to complete two years of supervised probation after his release from jail, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported.
Pannell’s attorney, J.A. Curia, requested probation, community service, home confinement or some combination, saying the former Horace Mann Middle School employee had worked in the district for decades with no prior record.
“With the exception of this matter, there was no prior disciplinary history at Kanawha County Board of Education,” Curia said, adding that “he is truly remorseful."
According to criminal complaints, video showed Pannell pushing and dragging a male student, spanking him and threatening to punch him. Another video shows Pannell grabbing a female student by the back of her neck and shaking her and later spanking her.
Kanawha Circuit Judge Carrie Webster asked Pannell to explain his actions before sentencing him, saying it was not just one incident.
Pannell ultimately said he “just made a bad decision.”
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The 2023 RBC Heritage Odds & Preview: Viktor Hovland
After the second round of the RBC Heritage, Viktor Hovland is in fifth at -8.
Looking to bet on Viktor Hovland at the RBC Heritage this week? Read on for the statistics you need to know before you make your picks.
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Viktor Hovland Insights
- Over his last 18 rounds, Hovland has shot below par on 14 occasions, while also posting three bogey-free rounds and 14 rounds with a better-than-average score.
- He has carded the best score of the day in two of his last 18 rounds, while scoring among the top five in five of those rounds.
- Hovland has recorded a score within three shots of the day's best in five of his last 18 rounds, while finishing within five strokes of the top score of the day 11 times.
- Hovland has finished in the top 10 four times in his past five tournaments, and as high as the top five in two.
- In his past five appearances, Hovland has finished within five shots of the leader two times and with a better-than-average score five times.
- Hovland has top-10 finishes in each of his past four tournaments, with a five-event streak of top-20 finishes as well.
- Hovland has made the cut 16 times in a row, and hopes to continue that run this week.
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RBC Heritage Insights and Stats
- Hovland has one top-five finish in his past two appearances in this tournament. His average finishing position has been 13th.
- Hovland made the cut in each of his last two attempts at this event.
- Hovland finished fifth on the leaderboard in his previous appearance at this event, in 2023.
- This course is set up to play at 7,213 yards, 82 yards shorter than the average course on the Tour in the past year.
- Hovland will take to the 7,213-yard course this week at Harbour Town Golf Links after having played courses with an average length of 7,311 yards during the past year.
Hovland's Last Time Out
- Hovland finished in the 54th percentile on the 16 par-3 holes at the Masters Tournament, with an average of 3.06 strokes.
- His 4.03-stroke average on the 40 par-4 holes at the Masters Tournament was strong, putting him in the 85th percentile of the field.
- Hovland shot better than 75% of the field at the Masters Tournament on the tournament's 16 par-5 holes, averaging 4.50 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.60.
- Hovland carded a birdie or better on two of 16 par-3s at the Masters Tournament, better than the field average of 1.9.
- On the 16 par-3s at the Masters Tournament, Hovland carded two bogeys or worse (the tournament average was 2.5).
- Hovland carded more birdies or better (six) than the tournament average of 3.5 on the 40 par-4s at the Masters Tournament.
- In that most recent tournament, Hovland carded a bogey or worse on seven of 40 par-4s (the field averaged 8.4).
- Hovland ended the Masters Tournament outperforming the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (5.8) with seven on the 16 par-5 holes.
- The field at the Masters Tournament averaged 1.3 bogeys or worse on the 16 par-5s, but Hovland finished without one.
RBC Heritage Time and Date Info
- Date: April 13-16, 2023
- Course: Harbour Town Golf Links
- Location: Hilton Head, South Carolina
- Par: 71 / 7,213 yards
- Hovland Odds to Win: +900 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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People who believe they are descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre can now provide genetic material to help scientists when they begin trying to identify remains of possible victims.
Danny Hellwig, laboratory director with Intermountain Forensics, said Wednesday that researchers are not ready to begin trying to match DNA for identification, but an outpouring of requests from local residents on how to provide genetic material led them to begin the process of accepting donations.
“That’s what prompted this,” Hellwig said. “We didn’t expect the amount of support and willingness to help… people have jumped out of the woodwork” to offer their DNA for testing.
Black people who had ancestors in Tulsa in 1921 are sought, Hellwig said.
“What we need is to populate these databases with family lines” of direct descendants, making identifications of the remains possible within days, Hellwig said.
“If we’re only matched with very distant relatives it can take much longer,” with previous efforts to make such matches taking four years or more, he said.
The Salt Lake City nonprofit foundation is examining 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago and has said at least two of the remains contains enough usable DNA for testing for possible identification.
The remains have not been confirmed as victims of the 1921 massacre, a finding that officials say could be impossible because of the length of time since they died.
People can provide their information from genealogy sites such as ancestry.com or 23andme.com and upload that to www.tulsa1921dna.org, but it isn’t known when the process of trying to match the DNA will begin.
Hellwig said donor have the option to prohibit their information from being shared with other agencies, including law enforcement, and can remove their information at any time.
The 1921 massacre occurred when a white mob descended on Greenwood, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Tulsa. More than 1,000 homes were burned, hundreds were looted and the thriving business district known as Black Wall Street was destroyed.
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Investigators haven’t said when they’ll analyze additional sites where suspected mass graves are located, but potential search areas are planned, according to city officials in Tulsa.
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HILLSDALE, Mich., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTC: CNBB), the parent company of County National Bank, today announced earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Earnings during the first quarter of 2022 totaled $2.2 million, a decrease of $800,000 over the $3.0 million earned during the three months ended March 31, 2021 predominately as a result of a reduction in noninterest income. Basic earnings per share for CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") decreased to $1.03 during the three months ended March 31, 2022, down $0.38 from $1.41 during the first quarter of 2021.
As the asset size increased 14.2% year-over-year, the annualized return on average assets (ROA) decreased to 0.77% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, down from 1.40% for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The annualized return on average equity (ROE) decreased to 11.1% for the current quarter, down from 16.8% for the first quarter of 2021. Book value per share increased to $37.84 at March 31, 2022, up $3.10 from $34.74 at March 31, 2021.
John R. Waldron, President and Chief Executive Officer of CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. and County National Bank, remarked, "I have spent a lot of time over the last six months looking at industry-wide projections and have noted that the entire financial services industry is expecting a reduced profit scenario for 2022. We have seen that reduction thus far in 2022 in comparison to 2021 here at County National Bank. However, I am very excited for what 2022 has brought, and will continue to bring, to our bank, its employees and our customers. The Bank and its employees have been working diligently to bring in a large number of new customers in the last two years, and that growth is supporting a very strong Balance Sheet with increasingly strong Net Interest Income numbers. Combine these factors with our strong, hard-working customer base, and you can see why I am confident in CNB's position for 2022 and beyond."
Financial Highlights
- Total assets increased $147.8 million, or 14.2%, to $1.19 billion from March 31, 2021 and $39.9 million, or 3.5% from December 31, 2021.
- Net loans, exclusive of Paycheck Protection Program loans, increased $136.3 million, or 20.6%, to $797.2 million at March 31, 2022 compared to $660.9 million at March 31, 2021 and increased $30.2 million, or 3.9%, from December 31, 2021.
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- Book value per share increased $3.10, or 8.9%, to $37.84 at March 31, 2022, up from $34.74 at March 31, 2021 and up $0.21 from $37.63 at December 31, 2021.
- Total equity increased $7.2 million to $81.3 million from March 31, 2021. Shares outstanding were 2,180,181 as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
- Net income decreased $800,000, 26.6%, to $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2022 and basic EPS decreased $0.38, or 26.9%, to $1.03 from $1.41 in the first quarter of 2022.
- Net interest income for the first quarter of 2022 increased $367,000 to $8.9 million.
- Pre-tax, pre-provision income decreased $1.5 million to $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2021.
CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. (OTC:CNBB) is a one-bank holding company formed in 2005. Its subsidiary bank, County National Bank, is a nationally chartered full-service bank, which has served its local communities since its founding in 1934. CNB Community Bancorp, Inc. is headquartered in Hillsdale, Michigan and through its subsidiary bank offers banking products along with investment management and trust services to communities located throughout South Central Michigan.
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STONECREST, Ga. — There may have been freezing temperatures in metro Atlanta Thursday morning, but thousands of hearts were warmed in the spirit of giving.
At Stonecrest's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, the community came together for one of Atlanta's largest turkey giveaways ever. With record high inflation, the turkey giveaway was of even more importance with Thanksgiving now just a week away.
People waited hours in their cars for free Thanksgiving meals as volunteers gave out more than 2,000 turkeys to those who showed up. Among the items handed out: turkeys, boxes of fruit and vegetables, shelf-stable items, iced tea, and even some getting multiple turkeys depending on their needs.
The church gave away roughly 1,000 turkeys last year and decided to raise the giveaway to an astounding 2,200 for this year's holiday season.
"I can't put it into words," one volunteer said. "It's just a joy to be able to serve the community, to serve the people -- we meet new people every weekend with volunteers or people coming in the community -- and so I can't put it into words. It's just an awesome experience and to be able to see the joy on their faces knowing you're helping and serving families is just great."
The giveaway began at 6 a.m. Thursday morning and lasted until 10 a.m. as families facing food insecurity poured in to capitalize on the community's good deed.
Organizers said they were able to feed over 5,000 people through Thursday's event.
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ROME (AP) — Flying back to Rome from Beirut in September 2012, I was escorted down the aisle to the first-class section of the papal plane and seated beside Pope Benedict XVI.
The pope, then 85, looked and sounded weary. He had just completed a delicate, two-day visit to Lebanon as civil war raged in neighboring Syria.
It was my 92nd such trip: The first was with Pope John Paul II, the master of papal globe-trotting, and then over the past eight years with Benedict.
Because I was planning to retire, Benedict’s trip to Beirut was to be my last, and Vatican officials thought I should share the moment with him.
What I didn’t know at the time was that it was to be his last trip, too. In a few months, he would become the first pope to resign in 600 years.
On that flight, Benedict was clearly tired, but he remained as congenial as always.
“Congratulations on your retirement,’’ he said in a soft voice, speaking in his German-accented Italian that often made Italians chuckle.
When I told him that I had covered the Vatican for more than 30 years, he looked surprised. He sounded wistful as he said my retirement “is much deserved.”
I have always wondered whether our encounter led him to think about any plans of his own that he had not yet revealed to the world. The retirement date that he announced later was Feb. 28 — the exact date that I had chosen to retire.
On the plane, Benedict appeared pleased with our chat and seemed to be in no rush to end it — it was his aides who motioned to me that it was time to return to my seat.
“Gracious” is always a word I associate with Benedict, who was perpetually ready to shake hands and say something appropriate for the occasion.
In the Netflix drama “The Two Popes,” Benedict, as played by Anthony Hopkins, is depicted as uncompromising in his belief that the survival of the Roman Catholic Church can only be ensured by a return to its core principles.
Yet in his own way, Benedict was a revolutionary.
He was one to stand his ground and not back down, whatever outside pressures he came under. But he also seemed almost oblivious to the storms he would create.
When the inevitable questions arose about his past in Nazi Germany, he could point out he had covered that territory in several interviews done years before becoming pope: his mandatory membership in the Hitler Youth as a teenager; being drafted into the military near the end of the war; his desertion and surrender to the Americans.
He thus avoided controversies faced by others who were less honest about their histories. That certainly smoothed the way for his papal visits to the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz, to Israel and to synagogues in Rome and New York.
It was fascinating to hear him chat in German with Rabbi Arthur Schneirer, the Vienna-born rabbi, during a stop at New York’s Park East Synagogue. They sounded like two old friends.
In one of the major crises of his papacy, a speech aimed at promoting tolerance among religions ended up provoking anger — and even some violence — in the Islamic community.
In a 2006 speech at Regensburg University in Germany, where he once served as a professor of theology, Benedict quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor who called Islam “evil and inhumane, such as his (the Prophet Muhammad’s) command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.”
The remarks drew swift condemnation in the Muslim world, but Benedict appeared surprised that what he saw as a scholarly discourse could create such rancor.
He said he “deeply regretted” that some took offense, but that he needed to insist that religion can never be a motivation for violence.
Years later, his former spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, said Benedict knew exactly what he meant with his remark.
When Benedict made his first trip to Africa, a French reporter asked in a news conference aboard the flight to Cameroon in 2009 whether condoms could play a role in fighting HIV.
“On the contrary, it (condom use) increases the problem,” he said.
Journalists and others on the plane were baffled by the response, which contradicted the views of health workers and many of his own priests battling the disease on the continent.
He backtracked a bit a year later, saying that condom use could be a first step toward a more moral behavior to prevent the spread of HIV.
It was the kind of clarification that was a sign of the lingering confusion and Vatican infighting that marked Benedict’s papacy.
In the years after his resignation, Benedict turned increasingly fragile and remained out of public view in a monastery inside the walls of Vatican City. He mainly devoted himself to prayer.
But his contributions to the church, which included opening the way for Pope Francis, were not forgotten by his Argentine successor. In 2021, when Benedict was 94, Francis issued a public thank you to the German on the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
“To you Benedict, dear father and brother, goes our affection, our gratitude and our closeness,” Francis said.
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Victor L. Simpson covered the Vatican for The Associated Press from his arrival as a correspondent in Rome in 1972 to his retirement as Italy bureau chief in 2013. During that period, he covered the final months of Pope Paul VI, the 33-day tenure of Pope John Paul I, and the papacies of St. John Paul II and Benedict XVI, including 92 of their trips abroad.
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WYOMING — Wyoming Area School District held its 14th annual Community Outreach and Scholarship and Awards Celebration on Thursday evening, with over $360,000 collectively awarded to seniors.
The event, which was held in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center gymnasium, honored recipients of over 180 scholarship awards.
Tables with placards announcing different scholarships lined the gymnasium, with students, their parents, and representatives from the organizations sponsoring the scholarships mingling throughout.
“It’s unbelievable,” said Rosella Fedor-Purcell, who helped spearhead the program about 15 years ago.
The program has continued to attract new donors each year, and it has even grown so large that it needs to be held in a larger space next year, she said.
Since the first year she started the program, the total scholarships rose from $38,000 to $360,000 — completely unsolicited.
“It’s all the community, and the community is fabulous,” said Fedor-Purcell.
Donors come from all across the country, from different states to local hometowns.
And for Pat Williams, who has been running the David J. Williams III Memorial Scholarship since the program’s early years, the growth is incredibly noticeable.
“Each year, there’s more. When this program first started, there was no big ceremony like this,” he said.
According to him, the students and scholarship sponsors (only around 15 at that time) used to meet outside to exchange paper awards — a practice that has since grown to become what students now know.
Of the 73 Wyoming Area seniors who submitted applications for scholarships this year, 66 received awards.
Madeline Hindmarsh, one of the fortunate seniors to win the Superintendent Award, said it felt “really good” to be hand-picked for her award.
Unlike most of the other scholarships that require essays or interviews, recipients of the Superintendent Award were chosen based on their display of character.
“The Superintendent brought me into his office to tell me, and he said the words: ‘determined, really amazing, and courageous,’” said Hindmarsh, who will be attending East Stroudsburg University in the fall.
“I’m going to put the money towards college, and every dime helps.”
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Former Browns RB Kareem Hunt visits Cleveland calzone shop
Published: Jul. 14, 2023 at 11:06 AM EDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Former Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt this week paid a visit to an old NFL teammate at a calzone shop in Cleveland.
Hunt, who played for the Browns in 2022 prior to becoming a free agent this offseason, stopped by DP Dough in Downtown Cleveland on Monday.
The store is owned by Devine Redding, who played alongside Hunt during their time with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Euclid Avenue location Hunt paid a visit to held its opening last weekend.
Hunt, a Northeast Ohio native and Willoughby High School alum, cumulated 468 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns for the Browns in 2022.
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Leading Electronics Brand Adds New 85" Television to Truly Bring the Cinema and Big Screen Gaming Experience Home
CORONA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today TCL®, one of the world's best-selling consumer electronics brands and a leading display technology innovator, enhanced its award-winning 6-Series line with a stunning 85" screen size. The new 85" premium model is the company's largest mini-LED TV and represents the largest TCL 6-Series television ever offered. With other premium features like QLED quantum dot nanocrystals and HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision IQ, this new large-size model empowers viewers to experience cinematic and gaming-optimized performance like never before. Launched just last month, TCL's upgraded 6-Series lineup now delivers consumers a super-sized TV with advanced technology and popular smart OS platform for superior picture quality and premium content.
As entertainment demands call for larger screens, TCL is once again leading TV industry innovation by making premium big-screen sizes more accessible through its investments in new panel production facilities. Few fully integrated TV brands like TCL can deliver home theater solutions that replicate the cinema experience. With an 85" screen size offering deep color saturation and powerful clarity, TCL's largest premium 6-Series model transforms the viewing experience with thousands of micro-meter class mini-LED backlights for uncompromised contrast and brilliantly smooth illumination. This TCL-pioneered mini-LED backlight technology powers 448 Contrast Control Zones, optimizing the image across individual zones, while AiPQ Engine™ technology uses machine-learning algorithms to intelligently enhance color, contrast, and clarity.
For true movie aficionados, the 85" TCL 6-Series is capable of delivering the deeply immersive experience found in the world's biggest cinemas. Sitting about six feet back from the TV can deliver the same 60-degree field of view that is available from watching the gigantic 100-foot-wide screen from the middle row, center seats at the legendary TCL Chinese Theater in the heart of Hollywood. With many movies released straight to streaming services and instant access to the most popular channels offering the newest movies, creating a personal screening room has never been easier.
"By creating truly immersive entertainment experiences in the home and delivering unmatched value for consumers seeking premium picture quality with endless streaming content, TCL has maintained its position as one of the top two TV brands in the U.S. As a vertically integrated company, TCL has advantages in the large screen space and we are excited to be able to introduce the largest mini-LED TV within this critically acclaimed series," said Chris Hamdorf, Senior Vice President, TCL. "Sales of big-screen TVs have grown significantly and as many more choose to invest in their home theaters, TCL is especially motivated to produce bigger screens that exceed the standards of larger-than-life entertainment. TCL's 85" 6-Series represents this next stage in the TV industry – large-size, powerful televisions that deliver premier movie-going and game-playing experiences at an affordable price. We will continue to make the largest television screens with best-in-class imaging technology more accessible than ever."
For more impactful, more immersive and more engaging visual experiences that transport viewers beyond the surface of a display, there is no substitute for a big-screen TV. Building on highly-reviewed picture performance, TCL continues to improve the foundations of a premium image—color, contrast, and clarity—by providing more color with Quantum Dot technology and wide color standards; more contrast with mini-LED backlight technology and Contrast Control Zone™ technology; and more clarity with new high dynamic range standards and display resolution.
Leading the industry by launching the world's first big-screen with Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology, TCL continues to provide advanced color performance by delivering true-to-life colors and wider color volume. With focus on the DCI-P3 Hollywood reference color space, QLED color technology will deliver deeply saturated reds, stunning greens and spectacular blues without the limitations of lower color volume or shorter life found in other color technologies. Matching the format used by most cinema screens and content creators for exceptionally vivid and lifelike picture performance, there is a clear advantage to QLED color technology when combined with a powerfully bright TV.
After introducing the world's first TV with tens of thousands of micro-meter class mini-LEDs in North America three years ago, TCL continues to be a leader in deploying impactful display technologies. TCL's innovation in mini-LED backlight technology delivers even more powerful display performance to customers—precision contrast, brilliant luminance, and smooth uniformity for incredible viewing in any environment. Featuring 448 Contrast Control Zones powered by mini-LED backlight technology for maximum detail, depth, and dimension, the new 85" 6-Series TCL TV sets the bar for televisions both in its class and beyond.
When it comes to clarity, TCL pays careful attention to pixel quality and picture performance accuracy paired with advanced audio processing technology to deliver total entertainment immersion. To ensure an immersive experience, HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision dramatically expands the color palette and contrast range using dynamic metadata to automatically optimize the picture. HDR Pro Pack now also features Dolby Vision IQ which uses the TV's Auto Brightness ambient light sensor to dial in picture brightness and enhance viewing based on environmental light conditions. Furthermore, Dolby Atmos® audio technology transports you into the story with moving audio that flows all around you. With breathtaking realism and support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, TCL's AiPQ Engine technology uses machine-learning to intelligently engage three core picture quality algorithms—Smart HDR for vibrant color, Smart 4K Upscaling for sharp clarity, and Smart Contrast for dramatic depth.
The 85" TCL 6-Series features a bold, brushed metal design to go with powerful picture technologies and ultra-low input latency that serious gamers crave. Today's game consoles and PC gaming set-ups demand the biggest, brightest and fastest TVs, so users can gain a competitive edge with Game Studio Pro™ which builds on Auto Game Mode for automatic and super-responsive gaming, Variable Refresh Rate up to 120Hz to keep up with intense game play through HDMI 2.1 ports, and AMD FreeSync Premium™ for optimal big-screen gaming performance. To complement its striking design, the 85" 6-Series is versatile and configurable for installation in any home theater or gaming room with 2-position configurable legs for use with longer or shorter TV furniture stands as well as easy cable management integrated into each TV leg.
The 85" TCL 6-Series TV (85R655) is now available for $1999.99 at Best Buy.com.
About TCL
With a lineup of award-winning televisions, audio products, mobile devices, and appliances, TCL takes pride in delivering meaningful experiences by combining thoughtful design and the latest technology. As one of the world's largest consumer electronics brands, our extensive manufacturing expertise, a vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art panel factory, helps TCL deliver innovation for all. For additional product information, please visit www.tcl.com for the full portfolio.
TCL is a registered trademark of TCL Corporation. Dolby, the double-D symbol, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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At the right time of day, you can hear an elementary school before you can see it, and if the air is still and the natural acoustics favorable, the discordant symphony of America’s youngest students at recess is an auditory blessing.
The beautiful racket that boils from an attack on playground equipment or a race around it or any of the thousand other impulses bursting from dynamo bodies and newly freed minds has a clamorous harmony like nothing else.
There’s one school I walk past almost every day, through the park across the street, then back across the full span of its architectural footprint. With or without the soundtrack, I look for only one thing — someone who looks out of place, or who is carrying something that looks out of place, but more bluntly, someone with a gun.
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There is no school at Richneck Elementary in Newport News, Va., this week because last week ended with a first grade teacher getting shot in her classroom by a 6-year-old.
“This,” said Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, “is a red flag for the country.”
Respectfully, Mayor, you new to this country?
This country did not lose its gun-loving mind last Friday. It took decades upon decades of ill-conceived arguments, millions upon millions of gun-lobby dollars and generations upon generations of gutless politicians to make this a country with more guns than people, a country with less than 5% of the world’s population holding 40% of its civilian-owned weaponry.
If the red flag is the signal to question how a 6-year-old got a gun in the United States of America, the better question is probably, “How did he avoid it for the first five years of his life?”
Only by the favorable exactitudes of trajectory and ballistics was first grade teacher Abby Zwerner not murdered in her classroom by a 6-year-old extracting a gun from his backpack — and maybe that’s why this particular news story got such poor traction in a media culture consumed by Prince Harry, Kevin McCarthy and the all-important re-jiggering of the NFL playoff format. Nobody died at Richneck Elementary. It was the first school shooting of the year. If trends continue, we’ll get 50 or 60 more.
If there’s a red flag still flappable in all of this, it might be the psychological compromise we demand from America’s children to appease the craven political culture that contorts itself to the Second Amendment. Some days, many days, the saddest news story anywhere is that 6-year-olds go to school fearful of being shot so that someone’s desire to own an assault rifle shall not be infringed.
“I was scared,” a fifth grader told one of the cable channels in Newport News. “It was like my first lockdown and I didn’t know what to do, so I just hid under my desk like everybody else.”
That’s a terrible way to count your blessings. You made it to 10 before your first lockdown.
Ninety-five percent of public schools in America have some kind of active-shooter drills, but the youngest kids, the most fragile, still aren’t going to know what to do when someone walks in with a legally purchased AR-15. The burden on those kids is preposterous, unconscionable. It’s one thing to fret about your math homework; it’s very much another to see if you can remember where to hide when the man with the gun comes.
The most sickening quote I’ve ever seen was something an elementary school kid told his parents about active-shooter drills; he hates them because “the good hiding places are always taken first. There’s nothing to hide behind. He’ll be able to see me.”
In America, in 2022, gun violence surpassed car cashes as the No. 1 killer of young people. Schools, our supposed safe space, have been the stage for nearly 150 shootings since 2018. We went from smoke-free school zones to drug-free school zones, but some days, many days, it seems we won’t be happy until we have school-free gun zones.
A law professor who runs the Children’s Defense Clinic at the University of Richmond weighed in Tuesday on the matter of what to do with the 6-year-old shooter. “Obviously this is a tragedy on every level,” she said. “As a 6-year-old, he just doesn’t have the intellectual capacity to even understand how to form the intent to commit a crime like this.”
No, he doesn’t. But a gun — yeah, that he’s got.
One day the sound an elementary school makes before you see it will be different, no longer pulsating with its total color and richness, not exactly full with its accustomed joy. There will be no mystery as to why. | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/gene-collier-the-red-flag-america-never-sees/article_07c584a8-92b1-11ed-bbab-7bb12cdfd04d.html | 2023-01-13 13:00:51 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/opinion/columnists/gene-collier-the-red-flag-america-never-sees/article_07c584a8-92b1-11ed-bbab-7bb12cdfd04d.html |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – When you think of presents getting delivered on Christmas you may imagine a sleigh and reindeer, but in Little Rock, Santa’s drove something different Thursday morning.
For a number of foster families and kids in the Department of Human Services, the ring of sleigh bells has been replaced with fire trucks!
The event is part of the annual Little Rock Fire Department Toy Drive, with all the dropped off presents getting paraded from the fire house to the Pulaski county DHS office.
For those tasked with making the important deliveries, it’s a tradition they look forward to each year.
Little Rock Fire Department Capt. Doug Coffman said that it means a lot to them getting to help children this time of the year.
“It means a lot to our organization, certainly the fire department is always proud to work with outside organizations, especially when children can be helped and especially at this time of year,” Coffman said.
The parade also featured a band of singers greeting the presents at the door.
Donations were collected at local Walmart stores and will be handed out to families in need later this month. | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/little-rock-fire-department-holds-annual-holiday-toy-drive-and-parade/ | 2022-12-08 22:08:04 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/local-news/little-rock-fire-department-holds-annual-holiday-toy-drive-and-parade/ |
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation and homeowners of the houses built by the program, in an area of New Orleans among the hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina, have reached a $20.5 million settlement.
The Times-Picayune ‘ The New Orleans Advocate reported Wednesday that, pending approval by a judge, each of the program’s 107 homeowners will be eligible to receive $25,000 as reimbursement for previous repairs of the shoddy homes. Under the settlement reached Tuesday evening, the remaining money is to be divided up according to the condition of each of the structures.
The settlement represents a major milestone in the long-running saga of homes bleaguered by leaks, rot and other defects.
In 2007, two years after Katrina devastated Louisiana’s most populous city, the Hollywood celebrity founded the futuristic housing development organization. The goal was to replace lost housing in the city’s flood-ruined Lower Ninth Ward with 150 avant-garde dwellings that were storm-safe and energy-efficient. The homes were made available at an average price of $150,000 to residents who received resettlement financing, government grants and donations from the foundation itself.
The project was praised initially, but 10 years and more than $26 million later, construction had halted. Residents reported sagging porches, mildewing wood and leaky roofs.
Make It Right acknowledged flaws in the architecture at least twice. First, in 2015, lawyers representing the organization sued the manufacturer of an ecologically friendly, water-resistant wood for $500,000, when the product proved to be no match for south Louisiana weather.
In 2018, Make It Right lawyers sued its own managing architect over what it said where millions of dollars in design defects. In 2021, the organization also sued its former executive director along with the former treasurer and other officials, accusing them of mismanaging the project.
As residents’ complaints mounted, they filed a class-action lawsuit against Make It Right in 2018. The suit alleged that many of the houses were poorly built with inadequate materials. According to the suit, some of the homes suffered from rain leakage that caused rot, structural damage and mold. The suit also catalogued faulty heating, problems with cooling and ventilation systems, electrical malfunctions and plumbing mishaps.
Tuesday’s settlement papers point out that responsibility for the defects to the homes has been “vigorously” contested. Attorney Ron Austin, who represented residents in the suit against Pitt and his charitable organization, framed the outcome in David versus Goliath terms.
“This is one of those scenarios when the impossible became possible,” Austin said.
The distribution of settlement funds to individual houses will be overseen by Global Green, a California-based nonprofit organization devoted to ecological concerns. The Times-Picayune ‘ The New Orleans Advocate reached out to Global Green for comment. | https://www.fox16.com/entertainment-news/brad-pitt-foundation-reaches-settlement-over-louisiana-homes/ | 2022-08-18 15:10:17 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/entertainment-news/brad-pitt-foundation-reaches-settlement-over-louisiana-homes/ |
CA San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA Zone Forecast for Friday, April 21, 2023
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525 FPUS56 KHNX 220601
ZFPHNX
Zone Forecast Product for Interior Central California
National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley - Hanford CA
1100 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for tonight, Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday.
CAZ300-221100-
West Side Mountains north of 198-
Including the city of San Luis Reservoir
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 81. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 71 to
79. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 69 to 80. Lows
46 to 52.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 85.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows
55 to 61. Highs 80 to 88.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 85.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
San Luis Reservoir 58 81 54 78 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ301-221100-
Los Banos - Dos Palos-
Including the city of Los Banos
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Los Banos 55 82 54 80 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ302-221100-
Merced - Madera - Mendota-
Including the cities of Merced, Madera, and Atwater
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 54 82 52 81 / 0 0 0 0
Merced 54 82 53 81 / 0 0 0 0
Chowchilla 53 82 53 81 / 0 0 0 0
Madera 52 82 52 81 / 0 0 0 0
Firebaugh 54 83 53 82 / 0 0 0 0
Mendota 54 83 53 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ303-221100-
Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-
Including the cities of Planada, Lake Mcclure, and Le Grand
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds up to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the upper 70s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Planada 53 81 53 81 / 0 0 0 0
Le Grand 53 81 53 81 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ304-221100-
Coalinga - Avenal-
Including the cities of Avenal and Coalinga
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in
the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Coalinga 57 83 57 83 / 0 0 0 0
Avenal 57 82 57 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ305-221100-
West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties-
Including the cities of Lemoore Station, Five Points,
and Kettleman City
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huron 55 84 55 85 / 0 0 0 0
Five Points 55 84 54 84 / 0 0 0 0
NAS Lemoore 54 83 54 84 / 0 0 0 0
Kettleman City 56 84 57 84 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ306-221100-
Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma-
Including the cities of Selma, Sanger, Parlier, Kingsburg,
and Kerman
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Selma 54 83 56 83 / 0 0 0 0
Kingsburg 53 83 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Sanger 54 82 54 82 / 0 0 0 0
Kerman 53 83 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Caruthers 53 83 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ307-221100-
Fresno-Clovis-
Including the city of Fresno
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs around 80. Lows in
the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in
the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Clovis 55 82 56 82 / 0 0 0 0
Fresno 57 83 57 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ308-221100-
West Side Mountains South of 198-
Including the cities of Blackwells Corner and McKittrick
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 74 to 82. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 75 to 83. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting
to the north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 49 to 55. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Clear. Highs 73 to 81. Lows in the
lower 50s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 80 to 88.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Highs 80 to 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Livingston 54 82 52 81 / 0 0 0 0
Merced 54 82 53 81 / 0 0 0 0
Chowchilla 53 82 53 81 / 0 0 0 0
Madera 52 82 52 81 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ309-221100-
Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5-
Including the cities of Lost Hills and Buttonwillow
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
up to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lost Hills 54 84 55 84 / 0 0 0 0
Buttonwillow 54 84 57 85 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ310-221100-
Delano-Wasco-Shafter-
Including the cities of Delano, Wasco, Alpaugh, and Shafter
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the
lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alpaugh 50 83 52 83 / 0 0 0 0
Allensworth 50 83 53 84 / 0 0 0 0
Wasco 53 82 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Delano 52 82 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
McFarland 52 82 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Shafter 53 82 55 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ311-221100-
Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore-
Including the cities of Hanford, Lemoore, and Corcoran
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the lower 80s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the lower 90s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lemoore 53 83 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Hanford 54 85 55 85 / 0 0 0 0
Corcoran 52 83 52 84 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ312-221100-
Visalia - Porterville - Reedley-
Including the cities of Goshen, Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Reedley 53 82 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Dinuba 53 82 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Visalia 53 82 54 83 / 0 0 0 0
Exeter 54 82 55 83 / 0 0 0 0
Tulare 53 83 54 84 / 0 0 0 0
Lindsay 54 82 55 83 / 0 0 0 0
Porterville 55 82 56 82 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ313-221100-
Buena Vista-
Including the city of Taft
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Clear until early morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 84. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 85. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the north 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 77 to 83.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs
77 to 83.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 84 to 90.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs 85 to 93.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Taft 58 81 60 82 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ314-221100-
Bakersfield-
Including the city of Bakersfield
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds up to
5 mph increasing to northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs around 90.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bakersfield 55 82 58 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ315-221100-
Southeast San Joaquin Valley-
Including the city of Richgrove
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Richgrove 53 82 54 82 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ316-221100-
South End San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Lamont and Arvin
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Clear until early morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south
after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 84. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 82.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 77 to 83. Lows
in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 85 to 93. Lows in
the lower 60s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Arvin 55 82 57 82 / 0 0 0 0
Lamont 54 82 57 83 / 0 0 0 0
Mettler 54 81 57 82 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ317-221100-
Mariposa Madera Foothills-
Including the cities of El Portal and Mariposa
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds up
to 15 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows
in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mariposa 53 72 54 72 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ318-221100-
Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra-
Including the cities of Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Fish Camp,
Oakhurst, and North Fork
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 48 to 54. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
northeast after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 74. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 47 to 53. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 73. Northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 50. Northwest winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 63 to 71. Lows
43 to 49.
.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Highs 66 to 74. Lows 46 to
52.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 79.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 57.
Highs 72 to 82.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Oakhurst 48 74 48 75 / 0 0 0 0
Bass Lake 46 70 46 70 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ319-221100-
Fresno-Tulare Foothills-
Including the city of Millerton Lake
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 81. Southeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 81. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 72 to 78.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs 73 to 79.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 80 to 86.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Highs 81 to 89.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Millerton Lake 55 79 55 78 / 0 0 0 0
Three Rivers 55 81 56 80 / 0 0 0 0
Springville 52 74 52 74 / 0 0 0 0
Tule River Reservation 58 79 58 78 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ320-221100-
Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra-
Including the city of Auberry
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 48 to 56. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the
east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 74. South winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 48 to 56. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 53. Northwest winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 72. Lows
44 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 59.
Highs 69 to 81.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Auberry 55 72 55 72 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ321-221100-
South End Sierra Foothills-
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds up
to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North
winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
CAZ322-221100-
South End of the Lower Sierra-
Including the city of Camp Nelson
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 54. North winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 73. Southwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 55. North winds up to
10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 64 to 72. East winds up to 5 mph shifting
to the west with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 53. Northwest winds up
to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 62 to 70. Lows
45 to 51.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 71.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 58.
Highs 70 to 81.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Camp Nelson 47 62 45 60 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ323-221100-
Yosemite NP outside of the valley-
Including the cities of Tuolumne Meadows and Wawona
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 28 to 40. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 42 to 58. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 39. East winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 42 to 56. East winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 37. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the northeast
after midnight.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 41 to 59.
Lows 23 to 39.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 47 to 64. Lows
29 to 43.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Tuolumne Meadows 30 52 30 51 / 0 10 0 0
Wawona 44 70 42 69 / 0 10 0 0
Hetch Hetchy 45 69 44 67 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ324-221100-
Yosemite Valley-
Including the city of Yosemite Valley
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 43 to 49. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70. Northeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48. Northeast winds
up to 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 68. East winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 46. West winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 58 to 68. Lows
39 to 45.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Clear. Highs 62 to 76. Lows 41 to
47.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 51.
Highs 67 to 75.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Yosemite 45 72 43 71 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ325-221100-
San Joaquin River Canyon-
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70. North winds up to 5 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. North winds up to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 59 to 69. Northeast winds up to
5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 58 to 68. Lows
37 to 47.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 60 to 70.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 49.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 65 to 75.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 53.
Highs 65 to 76.
$$
CAZ326-221100-
Upper San Joaquin River-
Including the cities of Devils Postpile, Florence Lake,
and Lake Thomas Edison
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows 27 to 39. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 54. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 37. Northeast winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 54. Southwest winds up to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 23 to 35. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 39 to 55.
Lows 22 to 36.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 45 to 60. Lows
27 to 40.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Devils Postpile 32 50 31 49 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ327-221100-
Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge-
Including the cities of Lake Wishon, Huntington Lake,
and Shaver Lake
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 31 to 41. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 44 to 58. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Northeast winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 45 to 57. Northeast winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 27 to 37. West winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 44 to 56. Lows
26 to 36.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 46 to 58.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28 to 42.
Highs 49 to 65.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Huntington Lake 37 54 36 53 / 0 10 0 0
Shaver Lake 42 61 41 60 / 0 10 0 0
Lake Wishon 40 59 38 57 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ328-221100-
Kings Canyon NP-
Including the city of Cedar Grove
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 23 to 35. West winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 35 to 51. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 22 to 34. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 36 to 50. West winds up to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 32. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 35 to 56. Lows
18 to 36.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26 to 36. Highs
42 to 56.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Cedar Grove 42 69 41 67 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ329-221100-
Grant Grove Area-
Including the cities of Grant Grove and Hume Lake
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 37 to 49. North winds up to 5 mph shifting to the
east after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 50 to 64. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 48. Northeast winds
up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 49 to 63. East winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 33 to 45. West winds up to
10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 48 to 62. Lows
33 to 45.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 64.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 51.
Highs 54 to 70.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grant Grove 43 56 42 56 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ330-221100-
Sequoia NP-
Including the cities of Giant Forest and Lodgepole
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy until early morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 24 to 42. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 39 to 57. West winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 22 to 42. North
winds up to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 38 to 56. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 20 to 40. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 37 to 55. Lows
19 to 39.
.TUESDAY...Not as cool. Sunny. Highs 39 to 57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21 to 44.
Highs 42 to 63.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Lodgepole 37 58 36 57 / 0 10 0 0
$$
CAZ331-221100-
South End of the Upper Sierra-
Including the city of Johnsondale
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 48. Northwest winds up to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 65. Northwest winds up to
10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 46. Northwest winds
up to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 51 to 65. Northwest winds up to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 31 to 45. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs 49 to 63. Lows
29 to 43.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 50 to 64.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32 to 49.
Highs 54 to 71.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Johnsondale 40 70 39 67 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ332-221100-
Kern River Valley-
Including the cities of Lake Isabella and Kernville
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
15 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 78. South winds up to
10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 71 to 77. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
10 to 25 mph shifting to the northwest 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.MONDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 69 to 75.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows around 50.
Highs 71 to 77.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Alta Sierra 45 61 44 59 / 0 0 0 0
Kernville 50 79 50 77 / 0 0 0 0
Lake Isabella 52 78 53 76 / 0 0 0 0
Weldon 50 78 51 77 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ333-221100-
Piute Walker Basin-
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 53. Northwest winds up to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73. West winds up to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 53. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 72. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 52. West winds
10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy, sunny. Highs 59 to 69.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Breezy, clear. Lows 39 to
53. Highs 62 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 67 to 79.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47 to 58.
Highs 68 to 80.
$$
CAZ334-221100-
Tehachapi-
Including the city of Tehachapi
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Clear until early morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows 45 to 53. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 74. Northwest winds up to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 54. West winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 63 to 73. West winds 5 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 53. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Highs 60 to
72. Lows 42 to 53.
.WEDNESDAY...Warmer, sunny. Highs 70 to 80.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 58.
Highs 69 to 82.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Bear Valley Springs 46 66 47 65 / 0 0 0 0
Tehachapi 44 70 47 68 / 0 0 0 0
Twin Oaks 51 74 53 73 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ335-221100-
Grapevine-
Including the cities of Grapevine and Lebec
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Clear until early morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows around 50. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 73. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 64 to
72. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows around 50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 63 to
71.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs 64 to 72.
.WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 71 to 81. Lows in
the mid 50s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Grapevine 50 75 52 75 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ336-221100-
Frazier Mountain Communities-
Including the city of Frazier Park
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Clear until early morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Lows 44 to 54. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
southwest after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 74. North winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 44 to 56. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 63 to
75. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows 44 to 54. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 61 to
73.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 41 to 51.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 62 to 74.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 60.
Highs 69 to 83.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Pine Mountain Club 45 64 44 63 / 0 0 0 0
Frazier Park 42 70 42 70 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ337-221100-
Indian Wells Valley-
Including the cities of Inyokern and Ridgecrest
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 79 to 85. Northeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 81 to 87. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting
to the southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West
winds 10 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Highs 80 to 86.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 79 to 85.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 82 to 87.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs 86 to 92.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Inyokern 57 82 56 84 / 0 0 0 0
Ridgecrest 53 84 54 86 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ338-221100-
Mojave Desert Slopes-
Including the city of Mojave
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 56. Northwest winds
10 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 80. North winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 56. Northwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs 69 to 81. West winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Windy, clear. Lows 50 to 56. West winds 15 to
30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Windy. Mostly clear. Highs 66 to 78.
Lows 46 to 52.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs 68 to 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs 73 to 83.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53 to 60.
Highs 74 to 86.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Mojave 53 79 54 79 / 0 0 0 0
$$
CAZ339-221100-
Mojave Desert-
Including the cities of Rosamond, California City, Randsburg,
and Edwards AFB
1101 PM PDT Fri Apr 21 2023
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 54. West winds 5 to 15 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds up
to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds
5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Windy, clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds
15 to 30 mph.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Mostly clear. Highs around 80.
Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 55.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 58.
Highs in the upper 80s.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
Randsburg 57 77 57 78 / 0 0 0 0
California City 50 82 52 83 / 0 0 0 0
Edwards AFB 49 82 51 83 / 0 0 0 0
Rosamond 49 83 51 83 / 0 0 0 0
$$
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Copyright 2023 AccuWeather | https://www.expressnews.com/weather/article/ca-san-joaquin-valley-hanford-ca-zone-forecast-17912163.php | 2023-04-22 07:27:51 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/weather/article/ca-san-joaquin-valley-hanford-ca-zone-forecast-17912163.php |
The National Hurricane Center continued to track a Pacific hurricane and the potential for an Atlantic tropical depression on Monday.
It’s too soon to say if the Atlantic system, which could form in the southern Gulf or northwest Caribbean, will be a concern for those in the U.S.
The Pacific storm is expected to make landfall today in Mexico. Hurricane Agatha was nearly a Category 3 storm with 110 mph winds on Monday morning and was forecast to make landfall later today along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast.
Hurricane warnings continued in that area, and the hurricane center said Agatha could bring a deadly storm surge and up to 16 inches of rain to parts of Mexico.
Agatha is expected to lose strength quickly once inland.
Some of the energy from Agatha, however, could eventually feed into the potential Atlantic system.
The hurricane center said on Monday that Agatha will likely dissipate by late Tuesday.
“However, the global models suggest that the mid-level remnants will merge with a broader low pressure system, which is being monitored for potential development in the Atlantic basin,” forecasters said Monday morning.
The hurricane center said a large area of low pressure is expected to form across parts of Central America, the Yucatan Peninsula and the southwest Gulf in a few days.
That area now has a 40 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next five days, up from 30 percent on Sunday.
Forecasters expect the system to drift eastward or northeastward over the next few days, and it could bring heavy rain to parts of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and Belize.
The eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15, but the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially begin until June 1 (Wednesday).
NOAA is predicting another season with an above-average number of storms in the Atlantic.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a life sciences leader focused on mastering biology to advance human health, today announced that its preliminary revenue is expected to be approximately $114.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. This represents an approximate 1% decrease from $115.8 million for the prior year period, and flat revenue sequentially.
Preliminary geographic revenue for the second quarter is expected to be as follows:
- Americas revenue of approximately $70.9 million, an 8% increase over the prior year period and a 19% increase sequentially
- EMEA revenue of approximately $25.6 million, an 11% decrease over the prior year period and a 25% increase sequentially
- APAC revenue of approximately $18.1 million, a 15% decrease over the prior year period and a 47% decrease sequentially
"Our second quarter results fell short of our expectations," said Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics. "We continue to have strong confidence in our longer-term opportunity, technology leadership and the underlying strength of our markets. We are more excited than ever to deliver on the full potential of single cell and spatial biology."
In a separate press release issued this afternoon, the company announced the hiring of Jim Wilbur, Ph.D. as Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 27.
The preliminary revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 included in this release is preliminary and prior to the completion of the company's financial statement close process and related internal control over financial reporting, and is therefore subject to adjustment. Management will provide additional information in conjunction with the release of its full second quarter 2022 financial results scheduled on August 8, 2022.
10x Genomics will discuss its full year 2022 guidance when it reports its full financial results for second quarter 2022 in connection with its earnings call on Monday, August 8.
Company management will host a conference call Monday, August 8 beginning at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss results and its financial guidance. Live audio of the webcast will be available at http://investors.10xgenomics.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay at least 45 days after the event.
10x Genomics is a life science technology company building products to interrogate, understand and master biology to advance human health. Our integrated solutions include instruments, consumables and software for analyzing biological systems at a resolution and scale that matches the complexity of biology. 10x Genomics products have been adopted by researchers around the world including in all of the top 100 global research institutions as ranked by Nature in 2020 based on publications and all of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies by 2020 research and development spend and have been cited in over 3,800 research papers on discoveries ranging from oncology to immunology and neuroscience. Our patent portfolio comprises more than 1,500 issued patents and patent applications.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project" "contemplate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding 10x Genomics, Inc.'s expectations regarding our second quarter preliminary revenue, our business operations, financial performance and results of operations, the opportunities for single cell and spatial methods and our belief with regard to our near and long term opportunities. These statements are based on management's current expectations, forecasts, beliefs, assumptions and information currently available to management, and actual outcomes and results could differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors. The material risks and uncertainties that could affect 10x Genomics, Inc.'s financial and operating results and cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release include those discussed under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in the documents 10x Genomics, Inc. files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
Although 10x Genomics, Inc. believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot provide any assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct nor can it guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. These forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments 10x Genomics may make. Further, as the COVID-19 pandemic is continuously evolving, such forward-looking statements may not accurately or fully reflect the potential impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of 10x Genomics, Inc. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to 10x Genomics, Inc. as of the date hereof, and 10x Genomics, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements provided to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing 10x Genomics, Inc.'s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
10x Genomics uses filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, its website (www.10xgenomics.com), press releases, public conference calls, public webcasts and its social media accounts as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
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Kansas State offense taking shape under Klein, Martinez
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State alum Collin Klein knows what it takes to succeed on the football field as a quarterback.
He enters year number one as the new Offensive Coordinator, a role he took over in January. Wildcat faithful remembers Klein being a Heisman trophy finalist in 2012.
He says having a proven starter in Adrian Martinez, he knows what it takes to win.
“He’s worked his butt off. He’s a student of the game, he’s got a great foundation football IQ to him. He’s great to work with,” Klein said.
Over the last couple of weeks, Klein says he’s had a message for Martinez.
“He’s an electric athlete,” Klein said. “My biggest message to him on that is you cannot play quarterback scared to make a mistake. You can’t say ‘I can’t turn this ball over’ or ‘I can’t fumble.’ You can’t think like that... you can’t think ‘Hey I got to go win the game on this play.’”
Klein says there has been a learning curve but the players are buying in and believing they can do a lot of damage.
“I’m really excited about some of the stuff that we have cooking for this year,” K-State Quarterback Adrian Martinez said. “I think he’s (Klein) really creative and he’s making sure we utilize all of our weapons.”
“That’s what’s going to make us deadly in my opinion,” Martinez added. “We have the capability of huddling but we also have the capability of going fast and being up tempo so I think it’s a blend of those two and this camp, we’ve been really trying to focus on those things.”
Martinez says the pressure won’t always be on him because there are guys in the locker that are leading by example and can make plays at any time.
“I don’t need to make every play,” Martinez said. “Having that mindset and still maintaining that aggressive type nature.”
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Video shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor in the moments before his death
By Kim Berryman, Brian Todd, Andy Rose, Michelle Watson and Eric Levenson, CNN
Surveillance video released by a prosecutor Tuesday shows Irvo Otieno being pinned to the floor by multiple security officers at a Virginia state mental health facility in the moments leading up to his death earlier this month.
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill’s office also released 911 calls about the incident in which a caller described Otieno as “very aggressive” and repeatedly asked for an ambulance, saying he was not breathing.
Taken together, the video and emergency calls offer further details of the final moments of Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man who died March 6 as he was transferred from a Henrico County jail to Central State Hospital, according to Baskervill.
Seven sheriff’s deputies and three hospital employees have been charged with second-degree murder. In a hearing last week for the charges against the deputies, Baskervill told the court, “They smothered him to death.”
The video begins as Otieno, bound by his hands and feet, is forcibly taken into a room and dragged into an upright seated position on the floor with his back against a chair. Ten minutes later, after Otieno has turned onto his side with three people holding him, his body jerks, and five more deputies and workers move to pin Otieno to the floor.
A clear view of Otieno is blocked in much of the video, but one deputy appears to be lying across Otieno for most of the incident as he is forced onto his stomach. Eventually Otieno is rolled onto his back, where several deputies appear to be restraining him with their knees. One deputy holds Otieno’s head still by grabbing his braided hair. The recording does not include audio.
After 12 minutes of Otieno being pinned to the ground, one deputy can be seen shaking Otieno’s hair and attempting to take a neck pulse. Otieno is unresponsive. Three more minutes pass before CPR begins, with Otieno’s limbs still shackled.
Medical workers from the hospital are seen converging on the room as CPR continues for nearly an hour. After he is pronounced dead, Otieno is covered in a white sheet, still lying on the floor, his body briefly left alone in the room.
The time stamp on the video shows Otieno’s body being covered at 5:48 p.m.
Baskervill initially declined to release the video but changed course after Otieno’s family approved.
Otieno’s family and their attorneys watched the video last week and said they were disturbed by how Otieno was treated during a mental health crisis.
“My son was treated like a dog, worse than a dog,” Otieno’s mother, Caroline Ouko, said at a news conference. “I saw it with my own eyes on the video.”
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family, compared the video to that of the murder of George Floyd, who was handcuffed, forced to the ground and held down by Minneapolis police officers in May 2020. That case sparked nationwide protests over police use of force, especially against people of color.
The video is a “commentary on how inhumane law enforcement officials treat people who are having a mental health crisis as criminals rather than treating them as people who are in need of help,” he said.
What the 911 calls appear to show
Employees at Central State Hospital called 911 multiple times to report Otieno wasn’t breathing and had been “aggressive” at one point, according to 911 calls and the dispatch audio provided to CNN by the Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office.
In what appears to be the first call, at 4:40 p.m., an employee can be heard asking for EMS help, saying they’re administering CPR but that the patient is “very aggressive.”
“The patient is a new admission, so we’re still in the admission unit, and then he’s very aggressive,” the employee says. “They’re doing CPR right now.”
The dispatcher asks for clarification on Otieno’s condition, “I’m sorry, is the patient aggressive or is he not breathing?”
“He used to be aggressive, right, so they’re trying to put him in a restraint, then eventually he is no longer breathing,” the employees says.
In another call that appears to take place at 5:02 p.m. a stressed hospital employee says they called “at least 15 minutes ago,” and were still looking for medical help for an “emergency.”
“You said they were en route the last time, I mean, how far were they coming from?” the employee asks the dispatcher.
“Ma’am they’re coming and they’re coming as quickly as they can,” the dispatcher responds.
“This is just totally unacceptable, and y’all know it too. Totally unacceptable,” the employee responds.
Baskervill told CNN in an interview with CNN’s Brian Todd that she believed the hospital didn’t make the 911 calls until after Otieno had died.
The surveillance video from the hospital obtained by CNN does not clearly show what time Otieno first appears unresponsive, but an officer is seen attempting to take a pulse from his neck at 4:39 p.m. That appears to be around the time that hospital employees first called 911 based on the file names of the 911 recordings provided to CNN.
CNN has reached out to the hospital for clarification on when the initial 911 calls were placed.
How Otieno ended up in custody
Otieno’s family is originally from Kenya, and Irvo came to the US at age 4, family attorney Mark Krudys told CNN.
He graduated in 2012 from Douglas S. Freeman High School, where — according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch — he played football and basketball, and he attended college in California. Otieno also had a passion for music and was working to become a hip-hop artist, his family said.
Yet he also struggled with mental illness, his family said. Ouko said her son had long stretches where “(you) wouldn’t even know something was wrong,” and then there were times when “he would go into some kind of distress and then you know he needs to see a doctor.”
On March 3, Henrico Police responded to a report of a possible burglary and encountered Otieno, police said in a news release. Police officers — along with the county’s crisis intervention team — put him under an emergency custody order due to their interactions with and observations of him, police said.
According to Virginia law, a person can be placed under an emergency custody order when there is reason to believe they could hurt themselves or others as a result of mental illness.
Krudys said Otieno was experiencing a mental health crisis on March 3, and his mother was at the scene and implored police not to be aggressive with him. Henrico Police officers eventually placed Otieno into custody without further incident, Krudys said.
Otieno was taken for evaluation to a hospital, where he became “physically assaultive towards officers,” police said. He was held on three counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct in a hospital and vandalism, police said.
Otieno was then transferred to the Henrico County Jail West.
At around 4 p.m. on March 6, Otieno was taken to be admitted to Central State Hospital, a state-run mental health facility south of Richmond, by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office, according to the commonwealth attorney’s office. It’s not clear why deputies transferred Otieno.
State police investigators were later told Otieno became “combative” and was “physically restrained” during the intake process, the attorney’s office said in a statement on March 14. He died at the hospital, the office said.
10 have been charged
The video was key to the 10 people being charged with second-degree murder, Baskervill, the prosecutor said.
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Baskervill, referring to video showing his death.
Otieno was held on the ground in handcuffs and leg irons for 12 minutes, Baskervill said. She characterized his behavior during that time as “being distressed, rather than assaultive, combative.”
Seven Henrico County deputies, who turned themselves in to state police last week, are on administrative leave as investigations by their agency and state police continue, Henrico County Sheriff Alisa Gregory said in a statement.
CNN has sought comment from the deputies. Caleb Kershner, the attorney for deputy Randy Joseph Boyer, told CNN last week they had yet to see video but claimed “nothing was outside of the ordinary” in the lead up to his death.
“They delivered him as fast as they could because obviously this was a man in tremendous need of some sort of medical attention,” Kershner said. He added that his client noted they had dealt with Otieno “for a long time and he had a significant amount of violent noncompliance.”
Peter B. Baruch, an attorney for deputy Bradley Thomas Disse, said he “is looking forward to his opportunity to try this case and for the full truth to be shared in court and being vindicated.”
Three Central State Hospital workers who were arrested last week have been placed on leave “pending the results of the legal proceedings,” the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and Central State Hospital said in a statement.
They were expected to appear in court Tuesday before a grand jury, according to online court records. It was not clear if they have attorneys.
The Henrico Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4, the local law enforcement officers’ union, “stands behind” the deputies, it said in a statement on Facebook.
“Policing in America today is difficult, made even more so by the possibility of being criminally charged while performing their duty,” the group said. “The death of Mr. Otieno was tragic, and we express our condolences to his family. We also stand behind the seven accused deputies now charged with murder by the Dinwiddie County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Baskervill.”
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Fishing Tips Returns Back For The Summer With Ray Gildow & Mandy Uhrich
With summer officially here, Ray Gildow and Mandy Uhrich are back again every Thursday night on Lakeland News to host the fifteen week segment of “Fishing Tips”.
In the first episode of the summer, Ray and Mandy re-introduce themselves and tell viewers what to expect to see on Fishing Tips this summer. | https://lptv.org/fishing-tips-returns-back-for-the-summer-with-ray-gildow-mandy-uhrich/ | 2023-06-02 08:43:55 | 0 | https://lptv.org/fishing-tips-returns-back-for-the-summer-with-ray-gildow-mandy-uhrich/ |
Spurred by Tesla price cuts earlier this year, the Model Y is surging once again in U.S. sales, as indicated by registration-based data out this week from Experian.
According to the firm, as cited by Automotive News, registrations of the Tesla Model Y very nearly doubled (up 99%) for January through April 2023, versus the same period in 2022. Meanwhile, the Model 3 for the same period was up 28%.
As underscored by Experian’s Automotive Market Trends report for the first quarter of 2023, the Tesla Model Y was the second-best-selling vehicle of any kind, after only the Ford F-150 lineup.
That means the Model Y, ranked one of the most American-made vehicles, is now outselling the Toyota Camry and Corolla, the Honda CR-V and Accord and Civic, the Nissan Rogue, and others that have dominated the sales charts.
Tesla maintains more than a 60% share of the U.S. EV market, and EVs now make up about 7% of overall U.S. vehicle sales. The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y together added up to nearly 4% of U.S. new-vehicle registrations in the quarter.
That leaves the U.S. fleet looking increasingly like that of California, where Tesla has dominated. It captured 78% of EV sales in 2022, and EV sales made up around 20% of overall sales.
But the U.S. fleet as a whole turns over slowly and the average age of passenger cars and light trucks remains about 12 years. In the first quarter of 2023, EVs made up 2.4 million total U.S. registrations (counting EVs of all ages)—amounting to just 0.86% of the vehicle fleet. While that’s a very minor portion of the fleet as a whole, that’s more than double the 0.40% of the fleet EVs added up to in Q1 2021.
Hybrids are also climbing in the fleet makeup, though they’re not accelerating at the rate that EVs are relative to the overall fleet. They stood at about 7.3 million, or just over 2.5% of the overall fleet in Q1 2023, up from just over 2% of the overall fleet in Q1 2021.
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Jeeng will enhance the community engagement platform's delivery of contextualized marketing and personalized messaging
NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenWeb, the community engagement platform serving over 1,000 leading publishers, today announced it has acquired the proprietary audience management platform Jeeng. The acquisition strengthens OpenWeb's ability to create one-to-one relationships with millions of users. It is the latest milestone in the company's rapid expansion of tools designed to connect brands, advertisers, and publishers to audiences whenever and wherever they're online.
Jeeng supports 150 million unique monthly visitors and over 650 publishers, including VICE Media, The Atlantic, Crain's, HarperCollins, and Vox Media, helping them more effectively build relationships with readers across multiple channels with hyper-personalized messaging. Using AI technology, Jeeng leverages first-party data to deliver highly effective content tailored to users' interests across email, push, and other channels.
The acquisition of Jeeng's proprietary solutions will allow OpenWeb to expand its base of over 100 million active users and 1,000-plus publishers. The world's Top publishers, including The New York Times, Hearst, Yahoo!, Penske Media Corporation, and News Corp, rely on the B2B2C platform to help them host healthy online conversations and build thriving communities.
"This acquisition brings us closer to our goal of 'OpenWeb Everywhere,' giving brands and publishers the ability to communicate with hundreds of millions of users across every online platform they encounter – messaging, email, notifications, newsreaders, interactive conversations and more," said Nadav Shoval, CEO and co-founder of OpenWeb. "With the demise of third-party cookies, collapsing trust in social media, and the segmentation of online audiences, publishers and advertisers need to talk to their users one-on-one, in a personalized way. With Jeeng's capabilities, we can continue to build and strengthen those individual relationships."
"Users are bombarded with messages directed at them online every day, and publishers need a way to break through that noise and deliver curated content," said OpenWeb CFO Haim Sasson. "This unified company will be the definitive partner for publishers and advertisers to move away from the walled gardens of social media and establish more thoughtful, more secure connections with audiences."
"OpenWeb and Jeeng are the perfect fit as we share the same vision," said Jeff Kupietzky, CEO of Jeeng. "OpenWeb is leading the industry in cultivating innovative, safe, and Web3-ready decentralized social experiences. Jeeng has excelled at providing personalized, automated communications with built-in monetization. Together, we're forming a hyper-targeted and first-party data-rich 360 degree experience."
JMP Securities served as Jeeng's financial advisor in the transaction. The acquisition is the third within 12 months for OpenWeb. In January, the data company purchased Hive Media for $60 million, adding expertise and resources to enhance its ability to build new, innovative products to empower publishers' relationships with their audiences. In April, it acquired ADYOULIKE, a global advertising platform, for $100 million. Most recently, OpenWeb raised $170 million in Series F funding, bringing its total valuation to $1.5 billion.
Jeeng's 60+ employees will be integrated into OpenWeb across New York City and Tel Aviv offices.
About OpenWeb
OpenWeb's mission is to improve the quality of conversations online, building a healthier web where content creators of all kinds are empowered to thrive. As a product company, OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences. OpenWeb works with more than 1,000 top-tier publishers, hosting more than 100 million active users each month.
Founded in 2015, OpenWeb has over 265 employees in New York City, Tel Aviv, Kiev, San Diego, Canada, London, and Paris and is backed by world-class investors including Georgian, Insight Partners, , Entrée Capital, The New York Times, Samsung Next, Dentsu, and ScaleUp. To date, the company has raised $393 million in funding and is currently valued at $1.5 billion. To learn more about OpenWeb's platform visit OpenWeb.com, or follow @OpenWebHQ on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Jeeng
Jeeng, formerly PowerInbox, provides personalized, automated and multichannel messaging solutions allowing publishers to drive new revenue with personalized audience engagement. With Jeeng, publishers can better own and optimize their audiences – focusing on automated, cross-channel messaging tailored to audience interest, easily managed and supported by a dynamic messaging platform. Venture backed, Jeeng supports 150 million unique users a month from over 650 leading publishers including VICE Media, The Atlantic, Crain's, HarperCollins and Vox Media. For more information about Jeeng, visit www.jeeng.com.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas has set a record for unemployment for the fourth consecutive month.
The June Division of Workforce Services report released Friday shows the state is at 2.6% unemployment, beating May’s 2.7%, April’s 2.8% and March’s 3%, all of which were record-low numbers. The state began the year at 3.4% unemployment and the rate has been falling each month since then.
The DFA report stated the low number reflects a labor force participation rate of 57.6%.
Additional records were set as the DWS report showed the state labor force increased by 2,903 giving the state a new record-high of 1,347,866 employed.
Compared to June 2022, the state has 21,415 more people employed and 8,562 fewer unemployed.
For counties, DWS statistics show unemployment is especially low in northwest Arkansas with Washington County the lowest in the state at 1.8% unemployment, followed closely by Benton and Madison counties, both at 1.9%. Saline and Lonoke counties in central Arkansas are also among the lowest at 2.1%.
The most recent unemployment high for Arkansas was in October 2020 at 10.1%. The last time it had been that high was in February 1983.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A grand jury in Nevada has indicted New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, Cincinnati Bengals newly acquired cornerback Chris Lammons and two others on two criminal counts in connection with an alleged beating at a Las Vegas nightclub last February.
The Clark County grand jury handed up the indictment in Las Vegas on Wednesday on the same two battery charges prosecutors filed last year against the NFL players and two other men, KLAS-TV in Las Vegas first reported Thursday.
Kamara was arrested Feb. 6, 2022, after he played in the NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Police say he told officers he punched a man after he thought he had done something to someone in his group and was trying to run away.
A preliminary hearing had been scheduled for March 1 in Justice Court in Las Vegas to determine if there was enough evidence to bound them over for trial in district court on the charges — felony battery resulting in substantial bodily harm and conspiracy to commit battery.
The indictment means the case can go directly to trial in district court without a preliminary hearing. No trial date has been set.
Kamara's lawyers say the Saints' star running back is innocent.
“The State has avoided a contested preliminary hearing by indicting Mr. Kamara," Las Vegas lawyers Drew Findling, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld said in a joint statement emailed to The Associated Press on Thursday.
"He intends to vigorously fight the allegations at trial as he was defending himself and others at the time of the incident,” they said.
A Las Vegas lawyer who previously represented Lammons did not respond to an email seeking comment Thursday.
The NFL has not taken any action against Kamara or Lammons.
Lammons played all this past season and one playoff game for Kansas City before the Chiefs waived him last month and the Bengals claimed him Monday.
NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said in a statement Thursday the league continues to “monitor all legal developments in the matter which remains under review of the Personal Conduct Policy.”
Police say surveillance video shows Kamara and at least three other men attacked the victim Feb. 5 at about 6:30 a.m. They say it shows Kamara punching the man, Darnell Greene Jr., repeatedly before others stomped on the man while he was on the floor at the rooftop Drai’s Nightclub above The Cromwell Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
Kamara originally was charged with a single count of felony battery resulting in substantial bodily harm and released on bond. Prosecutors amended the complaint later that month to include both charges listed in Wednesday's indictment.
Lammons and the two other men — Darrin Young and Percy Harris — turned themselves in after police issued warrants for their arrest in mid-February 2022. They also were released on bond.
Las Vegas lawyers who previously represented Young and Harris did not respond to emails seeking comment Thursday.
Greene filed a civil lawsuit against Kamara in court in Louisiana in October seeking $10 million in damages after it said Greene was punched in the face and stomped on near an elevator and was unconscious for “over two minutes.”
The lawsuit claims Kamara “deliberately used violent force against (Greene) with the intent to inflict actual damage.”
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Analysis: Escaping the Irving saga makes Nash a big winner
Steve Nash got paroled.
That’s the easiest way to say it. Some will say fired, and the official term used Tuesday was that Nash and the Brooklyn Nets agreed “to part ways,” which is the popular phrasing these days when a coach leaves a team.
But the reality is this: He’s free.
Whatever happens next in the never-ending string of Kyrie Irving developments won’t be taking up Nash’s time. The Earth can be flat. Alex Jones can be right about conspiracy theories. Links to antisemitic movies can be shared with millions of followers. The merits of vaccines can be debated.
Not Nash’s problem anymore.
This was never going to work in Brooklyn, and the signs were there long before Nash’s first game. Irving made a podcast appearance in the fall of 2020, while the bubble season — the one that Irving railed against and wouldn’t join — was still going on at Walt Disney World. On that podcast, Irving offered up that the Nets didn’t really need a head coach and that it could be “a collaborative effort” between himself, Kevin Durant and others.
For 99% of the players in the NBA, that statement would be considered wild.
It’s just another entry on a long list of Irving stories.
Among some of what Nash had to deal with during his short tenure with the Nets: the failed attempt to turn Irving, Durant and James Harden into a Big Three; the failed attempt to turn Irving, Durant and Ben Simmons into a Big Three; Irving missing most of last season because he wasn’t vaccinated; Harden getting traded; Simmons arriving but not playing last season; Simmons playing this season but not scoring; a slew of other injuries; Durant wanting a trade this summer before backing off that request; and now, the latest Irving saga.
For now, that distraction is in the hands of Nets interim coach Jacque Vaughn, who became the eighth coach that Irving has played for — Ime Udoka could soon become the ninth. The Nets’ answer to this circus will, apparently, be to go hire Udoka from rival Boston after he went to the NBA Finals last season but was suspended this season for having an inappropriate relationship with a female Celtics employee.
The Nets must love drama. Maybe that’s why they wanted to part ways with Nash. Too boring and stable, perhaps.
“Steve Nash is a good friend of mine, so more than anything, I feel for Steve,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. “I think he has all the qualities to be a brilliant coach. Brilliant. But it was a good reminder to me and I think to all coaches that we are all at the whim of players, front offices, ownership. You really need a solid situation in which to thrive as a coach in this league.”
Irving will be a free agent this summer. There’s no way to predict how that will go.
He has incredible talent. He may be the best ballhandler in the game, probably one of the best to ever play. An absolutely elite player, an NBA champion, a perennial All-Star. His skill cannot be argued.
Yet it’s just impossible to imagine a team committing major money and many years to Irving ever again. Even if he apologizes for sharing the link to antisemitic content — Irving, for the record, insists he supports all people, all races, all religions — the damage may have really been done this time.
He would have fared better had he followed Meyers Leonard’s example.
Leonard was with the Miami Heat in March 2021 when, while streaming himself playing a video game, he used an antisemitic slur. Leonard insisted he didn’t understand the meaning of the word, apologized almost immediately, got fined $50,000, was admonished by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, was told by the Heat to not be around the team and got traded a few days later.
Leonard might not get back to the NBA because of injuries. But he has partaken in multiple acts of contrition — volunteering with Jewish youth, meeting with representatives from the Anti-Defamation League, holding camps, speaking to groups, and he’s done it all with no intention of any of it publicly getting out. He didn’t want to look sorry. He wanted to show he was sorry.
Irving didn’t back down. He made a bad situation worse. And now the Nets will start over with a new coach, plus with some members of the fan base so turned off by Irving that they wore “Fight Antisemitism” shirts to a game this week.
Irving saw those fans. He spoke to them. One of those fans told the New York Post that the shirts weren’t for Irving, but rather for the Nets. They want them to act.
A day later, Nash was gone. That probably wasn’t the action they wanted.
This isn’t what Durant signed on for, though the two-time champion in Golden State did ask for Nash to be fired during the offseason. Instead of being part of title contender, Durant has been part of exactly one playoff series win in his Brooklyn tenure. At 34, he doesn’t have an unlimited number of title chances left. It will surprise no one if his trade request reappears later this season, or this summer.
It will also be no surprise when another controversy pops up in the next few weeks over something Irving said or tweeted. And when that happens, at least Nash won’t be caught up in it all.
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Tim Reynolds is a national basketball writer for The Associated Press. Write to him at treynolds(at)ap.org
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The looming end of Title 42 is framing the immigration debate ahead of 2024, even before its consequences are fully known.
Across the political spectrum, the relatively small policy change is being treated as a harbinger of doom and chaos at the border.
Warnings about the end of Title 42 have ranged from the pragmatic — Texas Democratic Reps. Joaquín Castro and Greg Casar have called for $38 million in preemptive Federal Emergency Management Agency funding — to the theatrical, with former Vice President Mike Pence warning that “a storm is coming.”
In March, U.S. officials encountered more than 191,000 migrants at the border with Mexico; administration officials have said they expect that number to go up significantly with the end of Title 42 on Thursday.
Yet border experts are uncertain about how the policy change will affect conditions on the ground, though most agree that a rise in crossings is likely, potentially through the summer.
Under Title 42, border officials are allowed to expel migrants they encounter at the border immediately, rather than processing them and giving them a chance to claim asylum.
The Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been implementing both Title 42 – an authority granted to them under the guise of pandemic protections – and Title 8, the regular processing statute for undocumented immigrants at the border.
In April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that in response to the end of Title 42, it plans to carry out expedited removals using Title 8 authorities and establish two regional centers in Guatemala and Colombia where migrants can apply for asylum or other avenues to immigrate to the U.S.
Both titles of authority allow quick processing, either a summary expulsion under Title 42 or an expedited removal under Title 8, with the difference being that expedited removals create a paper trail and require screening for asylum claims.
Biden administration officials say the stiffer penalties of Title 8 removals, which carry a five-year bar on entering the United States, paired with better avenues to seek legal pathways to enter the U.S. will relieve pressure at the border.
But activists are warning against those stiffer penalties, particularly the increased use of immigration detention.
A coalition of more than 240 non-governmental organizations plans to announce on Monday a plea to the Biden administration to avoid the use of immigrant detention to deal with post-Title 42 migrants.
“Mass detention of immigrants and asylum seekers places the United States further at odds with international norms and treaty obligations,” wrote the groups, which include the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International and the National Immigrant Justice Center.
“Detention places people in conditions known to cause mental and physical harm and endanger their lives. Detention is not a deterrent to migrants who have no choice but to flee dangerous or violent conditions in search of a better life.”
With the end of Title 42, migrant crossings could rise for two main reasons: Disinformation among migrants at the border and a bottleneck effect created by the implementation of Title 42.
Federal officials fear that smugglers and word of mouth among migrants have spread the belief that the end of Title 42 means an open border, or that mandatory asylum screenings are a backdoor into the United States.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, policy director with the American Immigration Counsel, said migration at the border is likely to tick up in the days following the end of Title 42, but that’s partially because of the bottleneck created by blocking asylum seekers, resulting in “large numbers of people who’ve been waiting for months and months at the border.”
“There have been a lot of people who have been stuck in Mexico who have been waiting for Title 42 to end because everyone’s known that eventually this was going to have to happen. I think we’re already seeing a significant increase in numbers as that backlog essentially clears out in northern Mexico in the days following the end of Title 42,” he said on a call with reporters this week.
“And then my expectation is that numbers will then fall as the administration imposes these so-called harsher consequences at the border.”
Acting CBP Commissioner Troy Miller in April cited a U.N. figure that up to 660,000 migrants, including about 280,000 internally displaced Mexicans, were currently traversing Mexico en route to the U.S.
“But that’s only a couple of months’ worth of migration. Everyone who’s bottled up could’ve been gone in a couple of months,” said Adam Isacson, director of defense oversight at the Washington Office on Latin America.
And for the majority of people who’ve been expelled under Title 42 in recent months, the switch back to Title 8 is likely to deter them from crossing.
In March, 87,661 people were processed using Title 42, 60,958 of whom were Mexican nationals, and 56,177 were Mexican single adults.
Mexican nationals are broadly ineligible for asylum in the United States, meaning that in almost all cases, they would not pass a credible fear test to start their formal asylum claims, regardless of how they are processed by border authorities.
And the lack of paperwork for Title 42 expulsions of Mexican nationals has generated recidivism: Mexican nationals crossing the border and attempting another crossing if they are unsuccessful the first time.
Still, the end of Title 42 has been received in Washington and some state capitals like the brewing storm described by Pence.
A bill from Sens. Kirsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) would mimic Title 42 by creating a two-year authority that would allow DHS to rapidly expel migrants without allowing them to seek asylum.
The legislation would not rely on any public health authorities, as the emergency public health order that underpins Title 42 also expires May 11 but otherwise keeps the crux of the policy: a bar on seeking asylum combined with swift expulsion.
House Republicans last week also unveiled their own border package, combining several bills that collectively force the completion of former President Trump’s border wall, use various methods to limit asylum and block funding to any nonprofit that helps migrants navigate the U.S. immigration system.
That package contrasted with the Biden administration’s emphasis on regional migration controls — the White House on Friday released a memo outlining its plan, rooted in “enforcement,” “deterrence” and “diplomacy.”
“House Republicans are pushing a MAGA agenda of chaos and inaction. They are playing politics when they should be joining the President in pursuing real solutions, – and they should answer for their repeated attempts to open our borders,” concluded the White House memo.
While the diplomatic aspect of the administration’s plan has encouraged some progressives on immigration, frustration abounds among advocates over the administration’s reliance on deterrent measures to attempt to scare off migrants.
That and the use of active duty troops to support Border Patrol and CBP have caused some Democrats to cry foul, saying that the administration’s actions perpetuate the false image of migrants as a threat to national security.
The administration’s insistence on treating migrants as a threat — implicitly siding with the Republican assessment of the problem, though presenting an alternate slate of policy solutions — is a missed opportunity, according to advocates.
“The end of Title 42 is an opportunity, not a threat — an opportunity for our leaders to stand up and affirm the United States’ role as a country that welcomes those seeking safety and embraces human rights,” said Heidi Altman, director of policy at NIJC.
“Instead we’re stuck on a repeat loop of punitive policies driven by fear and hateful rhetoric. It’s shameful to see our elected officials turning to worn-out, cruel policies when constituents and communities are doing the real work of welcoming and integration, with very little support from the federal government.” | https://www.ksn.com/hill-politics/title-42s-end-is-raising-alarms-for-the-border/ | 2023-05-08 12:08:29 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/hill-politics/title-42s-end-is-raising-alarms-for-the-border/ |
The most highly rated films on HBO Max, plus what's coming out in May.
Digging through HBO Max's catalog for a movie to watch?
HBO Max, soon to be called just Max, has quite the collection of titles to catch. It helps that HBO, Warner Bros. and DC Comics all live under the HBO Max roof. Plus, check out what's coming to the streamer this month.
HBO Max becomes Max on May 23 in the US.
Read more: Best TV Shows to Watch on HBO Max
At time of writing, these films all score around 65 or higher on Metacritic.
Want to see Austin Butler rock out in a pink suit? How about one of the 89 other costumes the actor dons in the dazzling, jam-packed film that runs 2 hours and 40 minutes? Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby), Elvis is a grand, exhilarating biopic that's all about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. If you didn't catch it in theaters, now's your chance to find a spot in the crowd.
Steven Soderbergh directs this engaging tech thriller set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela, a Seattle tech worker played by a neon blue-haired Zoë Kravitz, has agoraphobia, a fear that prevents her from making it past the front door of her apartment. But when she uncovers an unsettling recording while doing her job, she's pushed to make the leap. Kimi is a stylish thriller complete with eye-catching cinematography, a solid score and a protagonist you'll be rooting for.
After a shooting occurs at her high school, 16-year-old Vada Cavell must navigate friendships, school and her relationship with her family. The Fallout skillfully approaches serious subject matter with realistic dialogue and compassion for its characters. With strong performances from stars Jenna Ortega, as Vada, and Maddie Ziegler, as her new friend Mia Reed, the feature will keep you glued to the screen for the entirety of its 90-minute runtime.
What can we say about acclaimed Japanese drama Drive My Car? Well, it snagged an Oscar for best international feature film at the 2022 Academy Awards. It's also a three-hour movie that people are sitting and watching all the way through, which, to me, speaks volumes. But seriously, Drive My Car is a powerful film that explores loss and letting go. If you missed it before the Oscars, stream it now.
Remember 2021, when Warner Bros. movies hit HBO Max on the same day they premiered in theaters? We may never get that back (Warner Bros. Discovery "does not believe" in direct-to-streaming movies, according to CEO David Zaslav), but at least we'll always have the memory of watching Denis Villeneuve's stunning sci-fier Dune at home. If you've never seen the film, or need to brush up on what "the spice" is before Part Two arrives later this year, stream Dune now.
King Richard is a feel-good biopic about the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. The film winds back the clock to before the sisters became household names, giving us a glimpse of their upbringing in Compton and time spent practicing on run-down courts with their father, Richard Williams (Will Smith). Convinced his daughters are going to be successful, Richard works tirelessly to get their star potential noticed by professional coaches. A complicated man with a tremendous personality, Richard is fascinating to get to know, and his unwavering belief in Venus and Serena is inspiring.
A rare (nowadays) 90-minute film, American Mexican drama Son of Monarchs will stay with you long after the end credits roll. This deep character study follows two brothers who are changed in markedly different ways by the trauma they suffered in childhood. This story, folding in magical realism, follows how they move forward in life -- the butterfly metaphors are strong, with biologist Mendel returning to his hometown surrounded by majestic monarch butterfly forests.
Based on a magazine article by journalist Robert Kolker, this tale about a public school embezzlement scandal and the student journalists who broke the news is captivating from start to finish. Allison Janney and Hugh Jackman are great in their roles as the school officials who took part in the scheme. The drama also won the 2020 Emmy award for Outstanding Television Movie.
This captivating documentary is filled with images that will stick with you. It centers on two brothers in New Delhi who run a bird hospital dedicated to black kites -- birds of prey that are a staple of the sky. It was a contender for best documentary feature at the 2023 Oscars.
Tune into this HBO doc for the gravity-defying skateboard stunts, a time capsule of the '80s skateboarding scene, and a version of Hawk you've probably never seen. We get to know the renowned athlete as a lanky, stubborn but determined kid who adopted his own skateboarding style. Hawk's persistence is something to marvel at, along with all the stunning skateboard moves this film packs in. Hang on for a memorable ride.
This film about beloved author, chef and globe-traveling TV host Anthony Bourdain comes from documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who also directed 2018's Won't You Be My Neighbor? and the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom. In interviews with people who knew Bourdain, like his friends, former partners and longtime colleagues, the doc tracks his career path, relationships and personal struggles. Bourdain fans and those less acquainted with the star will likely appreciate this two-hour look at his life.
Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Banshees is a darkly funny and heartbreaking drama that's consistently stunning to look at. It's about what happens after Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly decides to cut off lifelong friend Pádraic. Farrell and Gleeson also starred together in director Martin McDonagh's debut feature, In Bruges.
HBO Max's Father of the Bride introduces a Cuban American family that includes patriarch Billy, a traditional guy who struggles to digest surprising news from his eldest daughter: She's met a guy, and she wants to marry and move away with him. The third film adaptation of a 1949 novel of the same name by Edward Streeter, the movie is an enjoyable iteration that includes stars like Andy Garcia and singer Gloria Estefan.
Settle in for another eccentric, fantastic-looking feature from director Wes Anderson. The auteur behind Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel this time sets his sights on an alluring story -- or rather, three. The French Dispatch, dubbed a "love letter to journalists," takes viewers through a triad of separate tales, straight from the pages of a fictional magazine. If you missed this highly original installment when it hit theaters, now's the time to get in on its captivating story.
A playful comedy set in the '80s, 8-bit Christmas follows the story of a young Jake Doyle, a dedicated 10-year-old who desperately seeks a Nintendo. The film is delightfully narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, an older Jake reminiscing on his past quest to secure the gaming console. Yes, there's a Christmas backdrop to the story, but Jake's unyielding commitment to his mission, and what he learns along the way, make this cheery feature a must-watch even after the holiday season.
Meryl Streep playing an eccentric author in a Steven Soderbergh comedy. What more do you need to know? If you do want to know more: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Hughes (Streep) is struggling to finish her next book, chased by her literary agent (Gemma Chan). She boards a cruise ship with old friends, who inspired her best-known work. Tensions are strong. It looks great -- Soderbergh uses crisp, natural light -- and most of the dialogue is improvised. See how Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen, Lucas Hedges and the rest of the impeccable cast have fun with that.
Dreaming of a great movie night? Last Night in Soho, the latest movie from Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) is here to provide. The film begins in the present day, where a style-loving Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie) sets out for the London College of Fashion. Eventually, sleep transports her to the '60s, where she encounters an aspiring singer named Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). Get ready for mystery, horror and dazzling neon lights.
A movie from Steven Soderbergh, the great director behind Erin Brockovich, Ocean's Eleven and, more recently, Logan Lucky? Twists, thrills and desperate characters populate this crime thriller set in 1950s Detroit. When a seemingly simple job gets out of hand, a group of criminals must work together to uncover what's really going on. Take in the incredible cast: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm and Amy Seimetz. While the plot can be a little convoluted and some won't be able to get past the fish-eye lens cinematography, Soderbergh's sense of humor and immersive direction make this crime caper an entertaining night in.
In Barbarian, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview and discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked. She doesn't immediately trust the other person in the house (and, fair -- the actor, Bill Skarsgård, appears as terrifying murder clown Pennywise in the It movies). But you definitely won't predict what happens next. Barbarian can be found on lists of best horror movies of 2022.
A dinner at an exclusive restaurant turns from something to savor to something to survive in this shocking horror satire. Viewers learn about the privileged guests dining at Hawthorne as Ralph Fiennes' experienced chef unveils his fateful menu. Find your seat for this delectable experience, which also stars Anya Taylor-Joy.
Robert Pattinson steps out as Batman in this superhero flick directed by Matt Reeves. The movie takes place in a perpetually gray and rain-soaked Gotham City, where Bruce Wayne starts to seek out a murderer with an affinity for riddles. Along the way, he meets Catwoman, played by a swaggering Zoë Kravitz. Great scene-setting and storytelling make this a satisfying dark mystery.
Over-the-top violence abounds in this DC film about supervillains who agree to help the US government in exchange for some time off their prison sentences. Their mission is to destroy something alluded to as Project Starfish, harbored in the fictional island country of Corto Maltese. With a notable cast that includes Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, 2021's The Suicide Squad is a wickedly entertaining, darkly funny bloodbath that differs from what you usually see in superhero movies. (Peacemaker, a spinoff TV series, is also available on HBO Max.)
Steven Spielberg's reimagining of the classic musical has triumphantly leapt and twirled its way onto HBO Max. The film scored seven Academy Award nominations and Ariana DeBose won best supporting actress for her role as Anita. Young Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler) cross paths at a high school dance and begin a forbidden love affair, escalating tensions between two rival gangs. Eye-catching musical numbers and stunning production design transport viewers to 1950s New York. The film darkens in its second half, but with Spielberg at the helm, you'll willingly absorb it all.
In the Heights stars Anthony Ramos (whom you might recognize as John Laurens in Hamilton) playing Usnavi, a bodega owner struggling to keep his business afloat while a heatwave strikes Washington Heights. Secretly in love with his neighbor Vanessa (Melissa Barrera), who dreams of getting out of the salon and out of the neighborhood, Usnavi serves the people of Washington Heights with a whole lot of love, lottery tickets and cafe con leche. Between the choreographed twirls and fireworks, In the Heights is an examination of wealth disparity, immigration, classism and the importance of culture. | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/hbo-max-the-24-absolute-best-films-to-stream-in-may-2023/ | 2023-05-01 14:32:31 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/hbo-max-the-24-absolute-best-films-to-stream-in-may-2023/ |
EXPLAINER: What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
By DAVID KOENIG and CATHY BUSSEWITZ
AP Business Writers
DALLAS (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to release 15 million barrels of oil or more from the U.S. strategic reserves in an effort to stop gasoline prices from rising now that OPEC and its allies plan to cut production.
The administration hopes that tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a move that comes just weeks before the midterm elections, will bring relief to voters who have been struggling from high gasoline prices.
Global oil prices were rising even before Russia invaded Ukraine in February. When Biden announced a ban on Russian oil imports in early March, he acknowledged it would come at a cost to American consumers.
The drawdown being announced Wednesday would complete the release of 180 million barrels authorized by Biden in March that was initially supposed to occur over six months. That has sent the strategic reserve to its lowest level since 1984 in what the administration called a “bridge” until domestic production could be increased. The reserve now contains roughly 400 million barrels of oil.
Tapping the reserve is among the few things a president can do alone to try to control inflation, which makes Americans poorer and often creates a political liability for the party in control of the White House.
Here is a look at what’s involved:
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WHAT IS THE PETROLEUM RESERVE?
America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a collection of underground salt caverns in Texas and Louisiana that can hold more than 700 million barrels of oil, although it is not currently full. The reserve held almost 409 million barrels earlier this month, down from more than 617 million barrels at the about the same point last year, according to the U.S. Energy Department.
The reserve was created after the 1970s Arab oil embargo to give the United States a supply that could be used in an emergency.
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WHY IS IT USED?
The U.S. now exports more petroleum than it imports, but the reserve remains and has been tapped for various reasons, from offsetting the impact of hurricanes and ship-channel closings to raising money for deficit reduction.
In 1991, President George H.W. Bush authorized withdrawing nearly 34 million barrels during the Gulf War, although only 17 million barrels were used. In 2011, President Barack Obama approved the release of 30 million barrels to offset the disruption of supply from Libya.
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HOW DO THEY GET THE OIL OUT?
Oil is lighter than water — that’s why disasters like those caused by the Exxon Valdez tanker and the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig create slicks on the surface. To remove oil from the reserves, water is pumped into the salt caverns, making the crude float to the surface, where it is captured and sent through pipelines to refineries.
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WHY IS BIDEN TAPPING THE RESERVE?
Supply and demand. Biden is hoping that by releasing more oil on the market, prices will fall. Prices did dip for nearly two weeks after Biden’s initial announcement about tapping the reserve back in November but they began to climb again before the month was over. U.S. crude is up more than 10% this year, but it has been falling steadily since June when a barrel cost more than $120. U.S benchmark crude futures were trading for around $83 Wednesday.
Whether Biden’s latest move works will depend on several factors. One factor to keep in mind: Even though 1 million barrels a day is a huge amount of oil, the U.S. consumed nearly 20 million barrels a day last year, and worldwide consumption topped 97 million barrels a day.
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WILL GASOLINE GET CHEAPER?
What most people want to know is what’s going to happen to prices at the pump. Many factors go into the price of gasoline. Refineries buy crude oil in advance, so they could still be working with more expensive oil. States have differing tax rates that affect the price that motorists pay.
On Wednesday, the national average price for a gallon of regular was $3.85, up 18 cents from a month ago, according to auto club AAA.
The average lower than that in many states in the middle of the country, but it’s higher in the Northeast and highest in the West. In California, it’s $5.94 a gallon.
Even if those prices don’t drop, Biden can argue that by tapping the reserve he tried to help.
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WHO GETS HURT MOST?
Gasoline prices are regressive — lower-income people are more likely to spend a higher percentage of their money on gasoline than are affluent Americans — so increases hurt the most price-sensitive consumers. Kevin Book, managing director at Clearview Energy Partners, says those consumers might not show up in measures of the nation’s economy, “but they show up in vote counts … if we get down to it, that’s really what this is about.”
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WHY DOES OIL MATTER?
The future of oil and gas in the U.S. is a political flashpoint and source of tension, especially as companies and government agencies grapple with climate change and the transition to cleaner sources of energy.
On one hand, the U.S. oil and gas industry has been praised by some political leaders for creating energy independence. Where the U.S. once relied heavily on imports, other nations now rely on the U.S. for oil. It’s also a job supplier: The oil and gas industry employs more than 10 million people in the U.S. and contributes about 8% of the nation’s gross domestic product, according to the American Petroleum Institute.
Companies that supply oil benefit from higher prices. But consumers don’t like it when those higher prices trickle down to the pump.
The institute has previously said that any release of oil from the strategic reserve should be paired with policy measures that encourage more U.S. energy production. That collides with Biden’s promise to reduce dependence on fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/10/19/explainer-what-is-the-strategic-petroleum-reserve-8/ | 2022-10-19 18:42:30 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/10/19/explainer-what-is-the-strategic-petroleum-reserve-8/ |
BEIJING, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 36Kr Holdings Inc. ("36Kr" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, announced today that it has applied the latest ChatGPT and AI-generated content (AIGC) technologies in its content production ecosystem to optimize its content production model and user experience. 36kr has always attached great importance to intelligent technology's role in the production and aggregation of high-quality content. The application of the latest ChatGPT technology will empower the intelligent transformation, release, and distribution of basic data, such as enterprise news and market dynamics, as well as financing and other news reports, elevating content production efficiency and quality. Meanwhile, ChatGPT's customized services will also enable 36Kr's platform to publish updates on designated topics, send intelligent commentary responses and interact with others via chats, meeting users' diverse needs in real time. So far, the user interaction rate on the 36Kr platform has improved by 90%, greatly enhancing user interaction and stickiness.
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For more information, please visit: http://ir.36kr.com.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs 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, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goal and strategies; the Company's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; relevant government policies and regulations relating to our business and industry; the Company's expectations regarding the use of proceeds from this offering; the Company's expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company's ability to provide high-quality content in a timely manner to attract and retain users; the Company's ability to retain and hire quality in-house writers and editors; the Company's ability to maintain cooperation with third-party professional content providers; the Company's ability to maintain relationships with third-party platforms; general economic and business conditions in China; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
36Kr Holdings Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86 (10) 5825-4188
E-mail: ir@36kr.com
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86 (10) 6508-0677
E-mail: 36Kr@tpg-ir.com
In the United States:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: 36Kr@tpg-ir.com
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