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WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about half of Democrats think President Joe Biden should run again in 2024, a poll shows, but a large majority say they’d be likely to support him if he became the nominee.
The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that 26% of Americans overall want to see Biden run again — a slight recovery from the 22% who said that in January. Forty-seven percent of Democrats say they want him to run, also up slightly from only 37% who said that in January.
The ambivalence among Democratic voters comes as Biden is preparing to formally announce his 2024 reelection campaign as soon as next week, according to people briefed on the discussions. The president has been eyeing Tuesday, April 25 — four years to the day since he entered the 2020 race — although no final decisions have been made.
Despite the reluctance of many Democrats to see Biden run for another term, 78% of them say they approve of the job he’s doing as president. And a total of 81% of Democrats say they would at least probably support Biden in a general election if he is the nominee — 41% say they definitely would and 40% say they probably would.
Interviews with poll respondents suggest that the gap reflects concerns about Biden’s age, as well as a clamoring from a younger generation of Democrats who say they want leadership that reflects their demographic and their values. Biden, now 80, would be 82 on Election Day 2024 and 86 years old at the end of a second presidential term. He is the oldest president in history.
Jenipher Lagana, 59, said she likes Biden, calling him an “interesting man” who has had an “incredible political career.” She praised Biden for providing a “breath of fresh air” and said she approves of how he’s been doing his job as president.
But “my problem with him running in 2024 is that he’s just so old,” said Lagana, who is retired and lives in California. “I would love to see somebody younger, like (Transportation Secretary Pete) Buttigieg or (California Gov. Gavin) Newsom be able to get in there and handle things maybe a little differently just because they’re a younger person.”
Donna Stewart, 48, a program director for a nonprofit in New York, also pointed to Biden’s age as a concern.
“I voted for him. I like him as a person. I like him as a leader for the country,” she said. “However, I just feel that he’s still lacking the up-to-date knowledge of what needs to be done.”
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Biden appeared to hint that he would limit himself to just one term in the White House, framing his candidacy as a bridge to a new generation of Democratic leaders. But while in office, Biden has made his intentions clearer that he would run again for a second term, saying as recently as last week in Ireland that he’s “already made that calculus” and that the announcement will happen “relatively soon.”
With only nominal primary challengers and a chaotic Republican field, the president and his senior aides have felt little pressure to formalize a reelection campaign. Instead, Biden has focused on governing, holding events at the White House and traveling across the country to sell his top legislative achievements such as a bipartisan infrastructure law and a sweeping climate, health care and tax package.
The president and his senior political advisers are meeting with Democratic donors in Washington next week in an event meant to energize the party’s top contributors ahead of Biden’s expected reelection campaign.
Biden has also batted away questions about his age, saying that voters simply need to “watch me” to determine whether he’s up to the job as president.
And while many Democrats remain tepid on Biden because of his age, others said it was actually an asset.
Stephen Foery, 47, said Biden’s decades in Washington — first in the Senate and then as vice president — proved to be valuable in the first two years of his presidency “because he’s done a lot to fix the country in a very short amount of time.”
“I think that one of the benefits of living a long life is that you have a lot of wisdom to impart,” said Foery, a creative services manager in Pennsylvania. “If you gain as much experience as Biden has throughout his life, it would be a shame to simply disregard him because of his age.”
Biden’s job approval rating stands at 42%, a slight improvement from 38% in March. The March poll came after a pair of bank failures rattled an already shaky confidence in the nation’s financial systems, and Biden’s approval rating then was near the lowest point of his presidency. Thirty percent of Americans call the national economy good, a slight improvement from 25% a month ago.
Younger Democrats remain a reluctant part of Biden’s coalition — just 25% of those under age 45 say they would definitely support Biden in a general election, compared with 56% of older Democrats. Still, an additional 51% of younger Democrats say they would probably vote for Biden in a 2024 general election.
“It’s really hard to support somebody who is such a career politician, who has a vested interest in maintaining the status quo when the status quo doesn’t work for me,” said Otis Phillips, 20, who lives in Washington state.
Phillips, a student, said he has been pleased with some of Biden’s initiatives, including his student loan forgiveness program and his focus on climate policy. But he emphasized: “I don’t like maintaining the status quo. And so I want things to change, and I don’t think Biden’s how we’re going to get that in the next four years.”
Both the current and former president could face resistance from the public as a whole in a general election. A total of 65% of U.S. adults say they would definitely or probably not support former President Donald Trump if he is nominated in a general election, including 53% who say they definitely would not. Biden’s obstacles are smaller by comparison but still substantial: 56% of Americans say they would be unlikely to support Biden in a general election, including 41% who say they would definitely not.
Biden has long bet that once voters are presented with a binary choice — either him or a Republican candidate, particularly if it is Trump — that a majority of the electorate will side with Democrats. He often quotes his father, Joseph R. Biden Sr., in his public remarks: “Joey, don’t compare me to the Almighty. Compare me to the alternative.”
“The only reason why I would not want him to run is because of his age. Like, that’s the only thing,” said Shakeen Magee, 45, a self-employed Georgia resident.
But she said that if Biden does officially become the Democratic nominee in 2024, she would definitely support him “because we can’t take another Trump.” Magee added that “if we were to get another Republican in that office, it would just undo the little progress that Biden has been able to make.”
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AP White House correspondent Zeke Miller and AP writer Hannah Fingerhut contributed to this report.
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The poll of 1,230 adults was conducted April 13-17 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/poll-biden-2024-splits-dems-but-most-would-back-him-in-nov/ | 2023-04-21 16:29:18 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/poll-biden-2024-splits-dems-but-most-would-back-him-in-nov/ |
The Nation's Weather for Thursday, May 12, 2022
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
Showers on the periphery of a large offshore storm will
rotate back to the East Coast from southeastern Virginia to
Florida as the storm moves westward today. This same storm
will produce strong rip currents, rough surf, minor coastal
flooding and some beach erosion from North Carolina
southward. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing
torrential downpours, hail, tornadoes and damaging wind
gusts will develop in the late afternoon from eastern North
Dakota and western Minnesota southward to Kansas. Heavy rain
may cause flooding in eastern Montana and western North
Dakota. Strong winds will buffet southeastern Wyoming, far
southwestern South Dakota, western Nebraska and the higher
elevations of central Colorado. A new storm will spread rain
ashore in the Pacific Northwest.
SPECIAL WEATHER
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WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
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DAILY EXTREMES
National High Wednesday 106 at Presidio, TX
National Low Wednesday 10 at Bodie State Park, CA
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Musk’s Twitter disbands its Trust and Safety advisory group
By MATT O’BRIEN and BARBARA ORTUTAY
AP Technology Writers
Elon Musk’s Twitter has dissolved its Trust and Safety Council, the advisory group of around 100 independent civil, human rights and other organizations that the company formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation, suicide, self-harm and other problems on the platform.
The council had been scheduled to meet with Twitter representatives Monday night. But Twitter informed the group via email that it was disbanding it shortly before the meeting was to take place, according to multiple members.
The council members, who provided images of the email from Twitter to The Associated Press, spoke on the condition of anonymity due to fears of retaliation. The email said Twitter was “reevaluating how best to bring external insights” and the council is “not the best structure to do this.”
“Our work to make Twitter a safe, informative place will be moving faster and more aggressively than ever before and we will continue to welcome your ideas going forward about how to achieve this goal,” said the email, which was signed “Twitter.”
The volunteer group provided expertise and guidance on how Twitter could better combat hate, harassment and other harms but didn’t have any decision-making authority and didn’t review specific content disputes. Shortly after buying Twitter for $44 billion in late October, Musk said he would form a new “content moderation council” to help make major decisions but later changed his mind.
“Twitter’s Trust and Safety Council was a group of volunteers who over many years gave up their time when consulted by Twitter staff to offer advice on a wide range of online harms and safety issues,” tweeted council member Alex Holmes. “At no point was it a governing body or decision making.”
Twitter, which is based in San Francisco, had confirmed the meeting with the council Thursday in an email in which it promised an “open conversation and Q&A” with Twitter staff, including the new head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin.
That came on the same day that three council members announced they were resigning in a public statement posted on Twitter that said that “contrary to claims by Elon Musk, the safety and wellbeing of Twitter’s users are on the decline.”
Those former council members soon became the target of online attacks after Musk amplified criticism of them and Twitter’s past leadership for allegedly not doing enough to stop child sexual exploitation on the platform.
“It is a crime that they refused to take action on child exploitation for years!” Musk tweeted.
A growing number of attacks on the council led to concerns from some remaining members who sent an email to Twitter earlier on Monday demanding the company stop misrepresenting the council’s role.
Those false accusations by Twitter leaders were “endangering current and former Council members,” the email said.
The Trust and Safety Council, in fact, had as one of its advisory groups one that focused on child exploitation. This included the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Rati Foundation and YAKIN, or Youth Adult Survivors & Kin in Need. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/12/musks-twitter-dissolves-trust-and-safety-council-2/ | 2022-12-13 03:28:17 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/12/12/musks-twitter-dissolves-trust-and-safety-council-2/ |
Updated November 19, 2022 at 4:31 PM ET
Residents in western New York got even more snow Saturday after a major winter storm walloped the region Friday, dropping a total of more than 6 feet in some areas and shutting down schools and businesses.
The National Weather Service said snow was falling in parts of Niagara County at a rate of two to three inches per hour on Saturday afternoon.
"You can't go anywhere," Liz Jurkowski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Buffalo, said on Saturday. "Major roads are closed right now because they're covered with snow. Basically, everyone here is just trying to dig out themselves."
Jurkowski called the whopping 6 feet of snow one of the top three heaviest snowfalls in recorded history for the Buffalo region. It hasn't received this amount of snow since 2014.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Saturday that it could be the most snowfall in a 24-hour period in New York's history. She said she had deployed 150 National Guard and that she was requesting a federal emergency declaration.
At least two people died from cardiac arrest while shoveling snow.
The NWS said wind gusts could reach up to 36 mph. The agency also said a lake-effect snow warning would be in effect until 1 p.m. ET on Sunday in Northern Erie and Genesee counties, saying that travel could be "very difficult to impossible."
Buffalo set a record for daily snowfall by Saturday morning, accumulating 16.1 inches by about 9:30 a.m.
The weather agency reported some towns in Erie County had received more than 5 feet of snow on Friday. Further north in the state, some parts of Jefferson County got nearly 50 inches on Friday.
The following day, areas of the state east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario recorded totals of more than 6 feet.
In Hamburg, south of Buffalo, emergency crews struggled to reach people on Friday, WBFO's Emyle Watkins told NPR. Other towns in the area had not been hit nearly as badly, with some areas north of Buffalo getting just inches.
Crews were working around the clock to clear the the wet, heavy snow that was falling at a faster rate than normal.
John Pilato, the highway superintendent for the town of Lancaster, said he was trying to keep his snow crews fed and rested while they camp out at the highway department.
"Bought as much food and grub that we could just to have on hand for these guys. We bought a bunch of K-cups so we could keep them a little bit caffeinated and fueled up," Pilato told Watkins. "It's hard, it's very hard. They're not in their own bed, they're in a chair, or they're in a cot."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency that covered 11 counties in the western part of the state. That included a number of travel bans on local interstates and roads.
Schools in Buffalo and around Erie County canceled classes Friday, while Amtrak shut down stations in the area.
The NFL also announced Thursday that a Buffalo Bills home game scheduled for this Sunday against the Cleveland Browns has been moved to Detroit in a decision that "has everything to do about safety," Bills Executive Vice President Ron Raccuia said to ESPN.
Kyra Laurie, a college student who became stranded at her parent's house south of Buffalo in Orchard Park that got several feet of snow, told Watkins she's having a good time with her family, but said this storm caught her by surprise.
"Being from Buffalo, you just assume that you'll make it, that you can truck through any kind of snowstorm, but I feel like this one's been really aggressive," Laurie said.
The heavy snow is caused by the lake effect
The region is being pummeled by lake-effect snow, which occurs when cold air passes over a relatively warm body of water, picking up a lot of moisture and dropping it over land. Areas near lakes can experience snowfall rates up to 3 inches an hour or more.
Colin Beier, an associate professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, told NPR the the difference between lake and air temperatures in the area is highest until spring.
"It doesn't surprise me that with that big shift to cold air, you still got a warm lake, if it's pointed right at a big city like Buffalo or anywhere it's pointed you're going to get very a significant amount of snow right now," Beier said.
The post contains reporting from WBFO's Emyle Watkins, WBFO's Dave Debo and WRVO's Ava Pukatch and The Associated Press.
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FAYETTEVILLE — Pleasant Grove (Texas) Class of 2024 three-star athlete Ahkhari Johnson is being sought by Arkansas to help on defense.
The versatile Johnson, 5-11, 180, was among the seven official visitors at Arkansas this weekend. After his visit, Johnson talked about how the visit went.
“It was really good,” Johnson said. “They made me feel like I am a priority here. They made me they really want me here. It was a good visit overall. I like all the coaching staff. They’re really good. They showed me a lot of attention. I just had fun.”
Johnson talked about the highlight of the visit that started on Friday and ended Sunday.
“Getting to spend time with the coaches,” Johnson said. “Having good conversations with them. Just building that relationship that we need.”
Johnson has two more visits slated at this time.
“I have TCU and Stanford,” Johnson said. “That’s it.”
Where is Arkansas at on that list?
“At the top for sure,” Johnson said.
Johnson noted that he is still deciding on a commitment date.
“I don’t have a date,” Johnson said. “I plan on sometime before this season starts.”
As a junior at quarterback for Pleasant Grove, Johnson completed 86 of 170 passes for 1,710 yards and 21 touchdowns. He rushed 117 times for 856 yards and 12 touchdowns. He said Arkansas is recruiting him to play cornerback. Any preference on position?
“Not really,” Johnson said. “I just want to touch the field no matter what position.”
Johnson owns a 3.9 grade-point average and plans to major in business at the college he chooses. Arkansas has Landon Jackson on the team. Jackson formerly played at Pleasant Grove.
“I went to high school with him,” Johnson said. “Played with him my freshman year. Just having somebody here that I already know is just another level of comfort.”
Johnson was asked about Deron Wilson who is one of his lead recruiters?
“He and Coach (Marcus) Woodson,” Johnson said. “They are both really cool dudes. I talk to them a lot. We’ve got to build a relationship and it’s all good.”
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DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. made $1.76 billion last quarter, swinging into the black from a $3.1 billion net loss for the same period a year ago.
Most of the profit came from Ford Blue, the company’s internal-combustion engine vehicle unit, which made $2.62 billion before taxes during the quarter. Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle unit, added $1.37 billion. But Model e, Ford’s electric vehicle unit, lost $722 million before taxes.
The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker is seeing its fortunes improve, and reiterated its earlier pretax profit guidance for the full year of $9 billion to $11 billion.
Excluding one-time items, Ford made 44 cents per share. That beat Wall Street estimates of 42 cents, according to FactSet.
Revenue rose 20% to $41.74 billion, soundly beating the $39.25 billion that analysts expected.
Previously Ford said it left $2 billion in profits on the table last year due to production losses from computer chip and parts shortages and high operational costs.
“This quarter was much smoother,” Chief Financial Officer John Lawler told reporters Tuesday. “We’ve done a lot of work on improving the rate and flow of semiconductors, production stability, working through potential other issues with the supply base outside of chips.”
Lawler said the results showed in the revenue increase, and that the company would continue to work on improvements that will boost the bottom line.
Ford’s profits were fueled largely by sales in the U.S., its most lucrative market. Ford sold just under 472,000 vehicles from January through March, up 9.9% from the previous year.
The company continued to get strong prices for its vehicles during the quarter, driven by loaded out trucks and big SUVs. Ford’s average sale price was $56,534, according to Edmunds.
Lawler predicted that as production gets back to normal and vehicle supplies increase, automakers will start to offer discounts. He predicted that Ford’s prices would remain flat while the industry would be down about 5% for the year.
Earlier Tuesday, Ford cut prices on its Mustang Mach E electric SUV, the same day Tesla raised prices slightly on the Model Y, the Mach E’s main competitor.
Ford also said it is reopening the order bank on Wednesday for the Mach E after upgrading a factory in Mexico to increase output.
Lawler said the company lowered prices because it wants to stay competitive in the crowded small electric SUV segment of the market and attract new buyers. Over 60% of Mach E customers are new to Ford, he said.
“EV customers up front aren’t loyal, but once they do purchase, they’re loyal to that brand,” he said. “So we expect to have these customers across their whole lifetimes.”
But CEO Jim Farley said the company is going after a profitable electric vehicle business. “We are not going to price just to gain market share,” he told analysts.
Ford says its first-generation electric vehicles will be profitable on a pretax basis by the end of 2024. Farley said that by the end of the year, Ford will have reduced costs on the Mach E by $5,000 per vehicle.
The first-quarter loss last year was due mainly to a drop in valuation of Ford’s investment in electric vehicle startup Rivian, which saw its stock slide.
Ford shares closed Tuesday down 2.2%, and they dropped another 2% in extended trading after the earnings were announced. | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ford-posts-1-76b-1q-profit-largely-on-gas-powered-vehicles/ | 2023-05-03 13:41:09 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ford-posts-1-76b-1q-profit-largely-on-gas-powered-vehicles/ |
A roundup of the week's most newsworthy health industry press releases from PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the healthcare industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- Closer Study of Major Autism Gene Suggests Possible Treatment Approach
Research led by a scientist at Cincinnati Children's who primarily studies brain tumors may open doors for improved treatment of autism. - Alzheimer's Association Statement on Lecanemab Phase 3 Topline Data Release
"On behalf of the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease and their families, the Alzheimer's Association enthusiastically welcomes the positive topline data reported today by Eisai and Biogen on the CLARITY AD global Phase 3 clinical trial of lecanemab." - Inflation Is Making It Harder to Pay Medical Bills
A Debt.com poll shows fewer Americans have medical debt, but inflation has slowed their payments – so they're delaying the care they need. - Food, Nutrition and Health Investor Coalition Launches to Invest $2.5 Billion in Startups Improving Hunger and Health Outcomes through Food
The FNHIC includes agtech, food tech, nutrition, healthcare, biotech, pharma, and generalist firms, as well as innovators and executives supporting the development of innovative new technologies that will increase access to high-quality, affordable, nutritious foods and deliver positive health outcomes. - Kroger Joins White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO, said, "As Kroger marks our fifth anniversary of Zero Hunger | Zero Waste and remains on track to donate 3 billion meals by 2025 and our Kroger Health business is uniquely positioned to provide care at the nexus of food and medicine, we welcome and applaud this collective focus on new initiatives and innovative ways to support our shared missions." - CVS Health supporting customers, patients, members, and colleagues as Hurricane Ian approaches
CVS Health remains dedicated to supporting its local communities and is in contact with disaster relief organizations to help communities respond to and recover from the storm. - Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC integrates with Rightway to lower prescription drug costs
The relationship grants members of Rightway's Pharmacy Benefit Manager direct access to all medications available through Cost Plus Drugs. - Gaudiani Clinic and Project HEAL Launch Landmark Partnership To Provide Discounted Medical Care to People with Eating Disorders
Gaudiani Clinic will be providing ten medical care spots to Project HEAL beneficiaries each year. Candidates for these scholarships are low-income or facing extenuating financial circumstances, experiencing discrimination related to their identity or appearance, or don't currently have quality eating disorder treatment options through an insurance provider. - The Black Man Project Commits to Eliminating Barriers to Mental Health for Men
Starting in October, The Black Man Project will launch free group Therapy for Black Men to create a safe space for men to share openly, begin their wellness journey and build community. - Updated diabetes guideline released by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
The guideline features 170 updated and new evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for diabetes at every stage, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. - Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine: A Tribute to Bob Saget Raises More Than $1.2M for Scleroderma Research Foundation
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, John Mayer, and Jeff Ross, the signature fundraising event featured the biggest names in comedy and music to celebrate Saget's work as a relentless champion for those affected by scleroderma.
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Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts in relation to the mishandling of records at Mar-a-Lago as well as his efforts to block the government from recovering the documents.
An indictment unsealed by the Justice Department Friday underscores the high-level material the former president kept after leaving office, the times he improperly shared it with those without clearances and the extent he sought to block any efforts to retrieve them.
The filing indicates Trump weighed a number of methods to avoid returning them, asking his attorney to “hide or destroy” the documents in his possession following a June subpoena last year.
“The classified documents Trump stored in his boxes included information regarding defense and weapons capabilities of both the United States and foreign countries; United States nuclear programs; potential vulnerabilities of the United States and its allies to military attack; and plans for possible retaliation in response to a foreign attack,” the filing states.
“The unauthorized disclosure of these classified documents could put at risk the national security of the United States, foreign relations, the safety of the United States military, and human sources and the continued viability of sensitive intelligence collection methods.”
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Trump is facing 31 counts on the Espionage Act alone, with a breakdown of the documents detailing that most of them dealt with intelligence collected on foreign countries or American military capabilities. The law prohibits improper retention of national defense information and does not require the documents be classified.
Violations of the Espionage Act carry up to 10 years in prison, while some of the obstruction of justice charges carry up to 20.
In his first public appearance following the indictments unsealed, special counsel Jack Smith encouraged people to read the filing in full “to understand the scope and the gravity of the crimes charged.”
“The men and women of the United States intelligence community and our Armed Forces dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and its people. Our laws that protect national defense information are critical, the safety and security of the United States and they must be enforced,” he said.
“Violations of those laws put our country at risk.”
The filing details two specific instances where Trump is alleged to have shared highly sensitive materials with individuals at his Bedminster, N.J., club who did not have security clearances.
The first came in July 2021, when Trump is said to have shown and described a “plan of attack” prepared for him by Pentagon officials while in the White House. The meeting, which was with a writer, a publisher and two staff members, was recorded. CNN earlier Friday reported on the transcript of the audio, which included Trump acknowledging the document was secret and that he did not declassify it while he was president.
The filing details a second incident in August or September of 2021 in which the former president showed a representative of his political action committee who did not possess a security clearance a classified map related to a military operation. Trump is said to have told the associate during the meeting at his Bedminster, N.J., club that he should not be showing it to the person and that they should not get too close.
The filing also alleges that Trump tried to obstruct the FBI and grand jury investigations and conceal his continued possession of classified documents by suggesting his attorney falsely represent to the FBI that he did not have the documents in question.
Prosecutors alleged Trump directed Walt Nauta, a longtime aide also charged in the case, to move boxes of documents to conceal them, suggested his attorney hide or destroy documents included in a grand jury subpoena and falsely claiming he had turned over all the necessary documents while knowing that was not the case.
In another instance after Trump attorney Evan Corcoran went to gather records in response to a May subpoena, Trump gestured for Corcoran to “pluck out” any documents he did not think they should return to the government.
The indictment alleges Trump coordinated directly with Nauta to move 64 boxes in and out of the Mar-a-Lago storage room in the weeks between a discussion with Corcoran about a subpoena for the documents, and the lawyer’s return to collect the records. The indictment notes Corcoran was not informed of the movement.
Prosecutors allege that Trump after leaving office retained classified documents originating from or with connections to the CIA, the Pentagon, the National Security Agency, the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, the Department of Energy, the Department of State and the Bureau of Intelligence and Research within the State Department.
The filing details how Trump instructed aides to move boxes within his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. In May 2021, Trump is said to have directed the storage room on the ground floor of the club be cleaned out so it could be used to put the boxes containing classified materials in there.
In December 2021, prosecutors said that Nauta found several documents spilled on the floor of the storage room that were labeled “secret” and only releasable to members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance of the U.S., Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand.
The indictment also dedicates an entire page to Trump’s past statements on the need for tough treatment for those who mishandle classified records.
“We can’t have someone in the oval office who doesn’t understand the meaning of the word confidential or classified,” he said as a 2016 candidate.
“In my administration I’m going to enforce all laws concerning the protection of classified information. No one will be above the law.”
—Updated at 3:44 p.m. | https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/trump-indicted-on-37-counts-in-mar-a-lago-case/ | 2023-06-09 21:59:17 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/trump-indicted-on-37-counts-in-mar-a-lago-case/ |
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Indiana judge won’t block probe over 10-year-old’s abortion
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana judge on Friday rejected an attempt to block the state’s Republican attorney general from continuing his office’s investigation of an Indianapolis doctor who has spoken publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim who traveled from Ohio after its more-restrictive abortion law took effect.
The ruling comes two days after the attorney general’s office asked the state medical licensing board to discipline Dr. Caitlin Bernard, alleging she violated state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to Indiana authorities and broke patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
That account sparked a national political uproar in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, with some news outlets and Republican politicians suggesting Bernard fabricated the story and President Joe Biden nearly shouting his outrage over the case during a White House event.
Bernard filed a lawsuit against state Attorney General Todd Rokita last month, arguing his office was wrongly justifying the investigation with “frivolous” consumer complaints submitted by people with no personal knowledge about the girl’s treatment. Bernard and her lawyers maintain the girl’s abuse had already been reported to Ohio police before the doctor ever saw the child.
Marion County Judge Heather Welch turned down Bernard’s request for an injunction blocking the investigation, saying the medical licensing board now had jurisdiction over the matter since the attorney general filed the complaint on Wednesday.
Welch, however, found that Rokita wrongly made public comments about investigating Bernard before the complaint was filed. Welch wrote that Rokita’s statements “are clearly unlawful breaches of the licensing investigations statute’s requirement that employees of the Attorney General’s Office maintain confidentiality over pending investigations until they are so referred to prosecution.”
Bernard’s lawyers did not immediately comment on Friday’s ruling.
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Multiple employees indicted for patient abuse at the Warrensville Development Center
Published: Dec. 5, 2022 at 9:15 AM EST|Updated: 33 minutes ago
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A total of eight employees of the Warrensville Development Center were indicted by a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury for alleged patient abuse.
The Warrensville Development Center is a facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities located on Green Road in Highland Hills.
- Terrance Shambley, 43,is accused of hitting a 19-year-old patient on Oct. 25, 2018. Shambley is charged with patient abuse and tampering with evidence. He will be arraigned on Dec. 7
- Michele Starr,, 58, is accused of dragging a 53-year-old victim by his shirt into his room on Nov. 12, 2018. Starr then also allegedly tackled him in the hallway. She was indicted on the charges of falsification, tampering with evidence and patient abuse. She will be arraigned on Dec. 12.
- Michael Webb, 62, and Monique Williams, 49, are accused of abusing a 19-year-old victim. Williams allegedly pushed the victim and Webb allegedly “aggressively restrained” him. The alleged assault happened on Nov. 22, 2018. Both were indicted on the charges of patient abuse and tampering with evidence. They remain on the loose.
- Christopher Collier, 56, Ryan Robinson, 29, Tawanna Jordan, 36, and Leland Walker, 35, are also all facing criminal charges. According to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, Collier assaulted a 31-year-old patient on April 1, 2020 and Jordan, Walker and Robinson all witnessed the incident and lied in their statements. They are scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 30.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers conducted the investigation.
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(NEXSTAR) – We’ve been saying it wrong all along.
During a recent Q&A session in Los Angeles, Adele revealed how people have been saying her name incorrectly all these years when she listened to a recorded question from a London-based fan.
“Where’s she from, Enfield or something?” Adele asked, referencing the North London borough. “She said my name perfectly!”
As it turns out, the perfect pronunciation of the “Someone Like You” singer’s name is not ah-dell, but uh-dale.
The London-born Grammy winner’s chat with fans was part of a promotion for the release of the “I Drink Wine” music video.
Along with the release of her studio album “30,” Adele is also preparing for the first of her Las Vegas residency performances on Nov. 18. Tickets are sold out with prices listed for tens of thousands of dollars on resale sites.
Adele was forced to postpone the residency, “Weekends with Adele,” earlier this year because of COVID-related setbacks, and broke the news to fans in a tearful message on social media.
The 34-year-old said in an interview over the summer that being forced to cancel the performances was the “worst moment” in her career. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/adele-reveals-the-correct-pronunciation-of-her-name/ | 2022-11-03 02:02:22 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/adele-reveals-the-correct-pronunciation-of-her-name/ |
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ryan Garcia has already put the first loss of his career in the rearview mirror.
After being stopped in the seventh round by a vicious liver shot from Gervonta Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) on Saturday night that was billed as the year’s best fight to date, Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) said he was disappointed and sad. But he planned on getting right back in the gym and returning whenever he can.
“I’m already looking past it,” Garcia told The Associated Press of losing the lightweight bout. “You know, it’s all good. Lost today, but ready to get back into it whenever I can, which is in like three months. So from that, get right back into it.”
Easier said than done, since Garcia will have to temporarily wear the tag of someone who appeared to get right out of the fight by taking a knee after Davis’ wicked left-handed dart to his body.
It was a shot that solidified Davis as one of the sport’s pound-for-pound best fighters, and sent Garcia back down boxing’s ladder.
Though one of the hardest things for a fighter to overcome is accepting he’s no longer undefeated, Garcia walked out of the back of T-Mobile Arena surrounded by his team with nearly the same air of confidence with which he entered.
Next stop for the 24-year-old: 140 pounds.
Garcia, who had his chance to make a bid for a title shot with a victory over Davis, shook his head in agreement when suggested he’d likely have to work his way back through a bevy of fighters before earning a shot at a championship belt, but said he is ready to tackle the junior welterweight division.
One thought is Shakur Stevenson (20-0), who by taking a step up in class would prove his worth before fighting in significant championship bouts. Though Stevenson has carved his way through most of his opponents, both could help one another’s career, as Garcia could be a legitimate contender for the 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist.
Garcia could also turn toward George Kambosos, who would also have to move up a class.
Teófimo López and Josh Taylor are both at 140 and are scheduled to meet on June 10. The loser of that fight would also be hungry for a bounce-back fight that could be an attractive draw for Garcia.
Any of the aforementioned boxers would bring a hefty payday and plenty of attention.
Whomever Garcia faces next remains a mystery, as he wouldn’t divulge who he has his sights set on for his next bout.
“That’s gonna take some time for me to think about,” Garcia said. “Obviously I just lost, so I’ve got to go back to the drawing board before I say anything. And then from there, I’ll make my decision.”
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HONG KONG, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and one of the dominant players in the global TV industry, held its CES 2023 press conference today ahead of the annual technology exhibition start. The company revealed newsworthy updates on the latest corporate initiatives, new technology across its display, home appliance and mobile categories.
Technology for a Better Future
Every year, technology changes lives and brings new definitions of intelligence during rising tides of prosperity or difficult times of challenge. As such, the expectation to execute these technologies responsibly increases.
"As a responsible corporate brand, TCL continues to make meaningful contributions to the greater society, local communities and the ever-changing environment," said Juan Du, Chairperson of TCL Electronics. "TCL adopts new technologies to drive environmentally friendly manufacturing and with our global #TCL Green campaign, we wish to inspire more people to join us in protecting the environment and building a sustainable home. We also support gender equality and superior education for younger generations with #TCL for Her and more global campaigns."
Technology for Bigger and Smarter Full Ecosystem
For a fully immersive home theater experience, TCL introduced its latest generation of Mini LED and QLED TVs. Rolling out across international markets, the expanded, improved and rebranded QLED TVs will be available in new large screen sizes up to 98-inch, featuring cutting-edge gaming performance, accompanied by all-new sound bars.
Going beyond displays and the ultimate home theater, TCL also creates an incredible smart connected full ecosystem where an evolution of home appliance technology, continuation of accessible 5G technology, as well as augmented reality and full screen personal viewing experiences all intuitively integrate to make users' lives easier and better.
Follow TCL on social media channels for the latest updates during CES 2023:
Twitter: @TCL_TV_Global
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TCL Booth at Las Vegas Convention Center
Date: January 5th-8th, 2023
Venue: Booth #16915 and #16937, Central Hall
About TCL Electronics
TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and a leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio and smart home appliances. Visit TCL home page at https://www.tcl.com.
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DENVER, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AirDNA, the leading provider of short-term rental (STR) data and analytics, answers the question "Where should I invest in vacation rentals?" with its new Ranked by AirDNA series, providing monthly rankings for U.S markets to equip investors with revenue-maximizing strategies. Amid a challenging investment landscape, the series ranks markets based on often-overlooked criteria to help STR investors make informed decisions. After kicking off with a list of the best markets for cabins, urban apartments, and beach houses, the newest instalment turns to the top 30 hottest cities where supply is growing right now.
"There are two major investment theses: either you follow the crowd's tried-and-tested theory, or you carve out a more unusual investment path, using your own data analysis," commented Jamie Lane, AirDNA's Chief Economist, during their STR Data Lab podcast. "Broadly, you can get average returns following the trend, or outsized returns with your own theory, but the risk level varies."
Despite the ever-growing demand for vacation rentals, supply growth has cooled slightly in spring 2023, according to AirDNA's latest monthly market review. This comes as a relief to hosts worried about falling occupancy caused by rapid listing expansion last year: with elevated interest rates and occupancy below 2021's record highs—though above 2019—, supply may follow a more sedate path this year.
The Hottest Cities are ranked according to supply growth, pricing growth, and, for the first time, search interest on AirDNA's Rentalizer™. The tool received nearly two million searches in the U.S. in Q1 2023, proving its value for investors looking to estimate their revenue and underwrite their purchases.
The list trends toward southern, especially Texan, cities. New investment in jobs and relatively low house prices have made these cities a great option for those looking to move permanently. University cities with walkable centers like Charlotte, NC, are popular with families, proving that STR supply often follows residential investment.
"AirDNA equips investors with the most accurate data to make confident, informed decisions," commented Demi Horvat, AirDNA's CEO, "These rankings are just a sample of the millions of data points we provide for those navigating the investment landscape."
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida deputies have each been suspended for about two weeks for leaking news about actor and comedian Bob Saget’s death before his family was alerted, officials said.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that the two deputies were each suspended for 81 hours without pay.
“This case highlights how important it is to allow detectives in death investigations the time to ensure next of kin notifications are made before that information is disseminated to the public,” Orange County Sheriff John Mina said in a statement. “The deputies acknowledged their wrongdoing and were disciplined for their actions.”
One of the deputies told his brother about Saget’s death shortly after responding to the scene, and then the brother posted the information on social media, according to an investigation report.
The other deputy, who was off-duty and not involved in the death investigation, told his neighbor about Saget’s passing, officials said.
Saget, 65, was found by a hotel security officer at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando on Jan. 9 after he had failed to check out of the hotel and his family had asked for a well-being check.
A medical examiner later determined that the “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” star had died from an accidental blow to the head, likely from a backward fall. | https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/06/20/2-deputies-suspended-after-bob-saget-death-investigation/ | 2022-06-20 23:40:43 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/2022/06/20/2-deputies-suspended-after-bob-saget-death-investigation/ |
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband's body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma.
After Marilyn Jones' husband of 55 years, Robert Jones, died of a heart attack Aug. 15 onboard the Celebrity Equinox, his body was stored for nearly a week inside a walk-in cooler normally used for beverages instead of a properly chilled morgue as she was promised, according to the federal lawsuit filed in Florida.
That left the body bloated and green, and the family was unable to have an open-coffin funeral “which was a long standing family custom and was what his family had desired," the lawsuit says. Marilyn Jones, her two daughters and three grandchildren are seeking $1 million in damages.
Celebrity Cruises declined to comment, citing the case's sensitivity and “out of respect for the family.” The Celebrity Equinox, which cruises the Caribbean year-round out of Fort Lauderdale, is flagged out of Malta and can carry almost 3,000 passengers and 1,200 crew members.
According to the lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, after Robert Jones died, his widow was given two choices by crew members.
They allegedly told Marilyn Jones, then 78 and from the Florida Panhandle, that his body could be taken off at the next stop, Puerto Rico, or stored in the morgue until the ship got back to Fort Lauderdale in six days. Because passenger deaths sometimes happen, most large cruise ships have a morgue.
The crew told her that if she chose Puerto Rico, she would need to go with the body and then arrange transportation for it and herself back to Florida, the suit says. She was also told that island authorities would perhaps require an autopsy, which could further delay their return.
Because Jones was alone, she picked the morgue. But that’s not where the body was stored, the lawsuit says.
When the ship arrived in Florida, a funeral home employee and a Broward County sheriff's deputy found the morgue apparently out of service. They found the body in a walk-in drink cooler in a bag on a palette, according to the suit.
It says the cooler was significantly warmer than the near-freezing temperatures needed to properly store a body, and Robert Jones' remains were in “advanced stages of decomposition.”
Celebrity's actions caused the family “extreme trauma by visualizing Mr. Jones's body horrifically decomposed, and knowing their husband and father was callously and casually left in a beverage cooler, stripping him of his dignity,” the suit reads.
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CLIFTON, N.J., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine revealed on August 9 their list of America's top 5,000 fastest growing private companies. Spruce Technology [Spruce], is ranked 131 in New Jersey, 378 in New York, and 368 in the IT services category on this esteemed list.
"The past couple of years have been challenging for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Successful companies have had to adapt to a new world of doing business and the changing needs of their clients. I am so proud of the wonderful work, and growth, Spruce has achieved during these times. This is a special honor that speaks volumes about our agility, company, culture, leadership, evolving services, and the people who make this all a reality: our employees. Their hard work, passion, and dedication is remarkable," said Srini Penumella, CEO of Spruce.
First introduced in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list today represents the top .07% of all privately owned companies in the United States and ranked by revenue percentage growth from 2018 to 2021. But what makes inclusion in this year's list most impressive are the rapid changes caused by the pandemic, unprecedented changing client needs, and challenging economic landscape.
"The key to our success is transparent leadership; truly understanding our client's IT challenges; hiring the best talent; and providing a culture and career growth to retain them. This recognition also would not be realized without the trust our clients place in us every day and the close relationships we have with our strategic partners. Spruce is excited about this honor and the future of our company," said Srini.
About Spruce Technology
Spruce Technology is a full-service information technology consulting firm providing cutting-edge solutions for our clients across the public and commercial sectors. Since 2006, Spruce has been solving problems by building scalable systems and fortifying security for clients around the world, combining intellect and ingenuity to drive progress. As a leader in delivering results through our multifaceted approach to IT consulting, Spruce specializes in areas such as cybersecurity, digital experiences, and data services. Visit us at SpruceTech.com
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Carroll snatches victory over Caston 53-44
It wasn't pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren't, but Carroll wasn't going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 53-44 over Caston at Carroll High on January 24 in Indiana girls high school basketball action.
Carroll drew first blood by forging a 15-13 margin over Caston after the first quarter.
The Cougars registered a 31-24 advantage at half over the Comets.
Carroll and Caston each scored in the third quarter.
There was no room for doubt as the Cougars added to their advantage with a 10-8 margin in the closing period.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of SQZ Biotechnologies Company ("SQZ" or the "Company") (NYSE: SQZ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether SQZ and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around October 29, 2022, SQZ conducted its initial public offering ("IPO"), selling 4,411,765 shares priced at $16.00 per share. Then, on December 1, 2022, SQZ issued a press release "announc[ing] that Armon Sharei, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at SQZ Biotechnologies, will step down from his role as CEO and the Board of Directors, effective immediately," and that the Company will reduce its workforce by roughly 60% as it "pause[s] its APC, Activating Antigen Carrier (AAC) and Tolerizing Antigen Carrier (TAC) programs." On this news, SQZ's stock price fell sharply during intraday trading on December 1, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Ex-SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war
By LOLITA C. BALDOR
Associated Press
A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That’s according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity. The Navy identified the man as Daniel W. Swift and say he is a former SEAL who has been listed as a deserter since March 2019. At least five other Americans are known to have died fighting in Ukraine, according to State Department statements and reports from individual families. The U.S. government has discouraged Americans from going to fight for Ukraine, citing concerns that they may be captured by Russian forces and held hostage. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/01/20/ex-seal-dies-in-ukraine-6th-known-american-killed-in-war/ | 2023-01-20 22:57:10 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/01/20/ex-seal-dies-in-ukraine-6th-known-american-killed-in-war/ |
Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway had the track’s best attendance at a race since 2016, according to track officials.
MIS also sold out the infield campsites for the race weekend – the first time that’s happened since 2012.
Reasons for increased interest are two-fold – first, MIS only has one race weekend now, when it had two from 1974 to 2019. Fans also cited renewed interest in NASCAR this year, brought on by the new Next Gen racecar that aims to create more parity and closer racing.
NASCAR no longer provides specific attendance numbers for races. The track used to have grandstand seating for 137,000 people in 2006, but tore out grandstands as demand declined. Now, it can seat 56,000.
A handful of NASCAR tracks have sold out of their tickets this year, although MIS didn’t have a sell out this weekend.
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Attendance wasn’t the only encouraging data point this weekend at MIS. TV ratings were also up to their highest mark since 2019, despite the race being delayed by more than an hour due to rain.
The NASCAR race was the second-most watched sporting event of the week, losing out only to the NFL Hall of Fame preseason game, was was on network television. Notably, NASCAR beat out all MLB TV ratings, PGA ratings and WWE ratings this week, even though the race was on cable and the others were on FOX or CBS.
TV ratings for NASCAR plummeted throughout the 2010s, but have since stabilized – and in some cases, started increasing again.
Here’s a look at TV ratings and viewers for MIS races since 2008.
(Can’t see the chart? Click here.)
Kevin Harvick won Sunday’s race, breaking a winless drought of nearly two years. Harvick held off Bubba Wallace on a restart with 35 laps to go to win.
The race had many twists and turns – including a massive Lap 26 crash that involved nine cars and took out Kyle Busch. There were 15 lead changes, as varying pit strategies mixed up the leaders.
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The seas parted for Harvick. He was in sixth with 50 to go, before the drivers in front of him either crashed (Christopher Bell, Ross Chastain), had a pit road penalty (Denny Hamlin) or were shuffled back because of pit strategy (Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suarez).
The race had the highest approval rating of any MIS race dating back to 2016, per the weekly poll from The Athletic’s Jeff Gluck, which gets thousands of votes from fans. The poll showed 90.7% of fans approved of Sunday’s race – the second-highest mark of the 2022 season.
The previous high for MIS in the “Was it a good race” poll was at the Saturday race in August 2020, when 77.3% of fans gave their approval.
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WHITESBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — At a press conference on Sunday night in Whitesburg, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear reported that the death toll has risen to 28 Kentuckians who died in the floods.
Beshear broke down the deaths by county.
- Knott County - 15 deaths
- Breathitt County - 6 deaths
- Perry County - 3 deaths
- Letcher and Clay Counties - 2 deaths
Beshear said he expects there to be more deaths.
"We are committed to the people in Eastern Kentucky," Beshear said in his press conference. He also confirmed that "over 100 travel trailers" and heading to Eastern Kentucky now to help give housing to people.
"We wake up, and we see neighbors on their roofs. We have no cellphone signal, no Wi-Fi signal. Within a quarter-mile, I can't get anywhere cause there's just water completely covering both sides of the road," said Kentucky State Representative Angie Hatton as she talked about waking up to the flooding.
"There are pictures of pontoon boats going up to going up to these windows and rescuing people out of upper story windows," she added.
FEMA announced that renters and homeowners who were affected by the severe storms, flooding, and mudslides can apply for disaster assistance as of July 26.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Pope Francis urged Hungarians to open their doors to others on Sunday, as he wrapped up a weekend visit with a plea for Europe to welcome migrants and the poor and for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Francis issued the appeal from the banks of the Danube as he celebrated Mass on Budapest’s Kossuth Lajos Square, with the Hungarian Parliament and Budapest’s famed Chain Bridge as a backdrop. The celebration provided the visual highlight of Francis’ three-day visit that has been dominated by the Vatican’s concern for the plight of migrants and the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Citing local organizers, the Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, more than 30,000 of them in the square, on a brilliantly sunny spring morning. Among them were President Katalin Novak and Hungary’s right-wing populist prime minister, Viktor Orban, whose lukewarm support for Ukraine has rankled fellow European Union members.
Francis has expressed appreciation for Hungary’s recent welcome of Ukrainian refugees. But he has challenged Orban’s hard-line anti-immigration policies, which in 2015-2016 included building a razor wire fence on the border with Serbia to stop people from entering. Upon arrival, Francis urged Hungary and Europe as a whole to welcome those who are fleeing war, poverty and climate change, calling for safe and legal migration corridors.
“How sad and painful it is to see closed doors,” Francis said in his Sunday homily on the Danube. “The closed doors of our selfishness with regard to others; the closed doors of our individualism amid a society of growing isolation; the closed doors of our indifference towards the underprivileged and those who suffer; the doors we close towards those who are foreign or unlike us, towards migrants or the poor.
“Please, let us open those doors!” he said.
In a final prayer at the end of the Mass, Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine and “a future of hope, not war; a future full of cradles, not tombs; a world of brothers and sisters, not walls.”
The 86-year-old Francis has tried to forge a diplomatic balancing act in his pleas to end Russia’s war, expressing solidarity with Ukrainians while keeping the door open to dialogue with Moscow. On Saturday, he prayed with Ukrainian refugees and then met with an envoy of Russian Patriarch Kirill, who has firmly supported Moscow’s invasion and justified it as a metaphysical battle against the liberal West.
Francis kissed the cross of Metropolitan Hilarion in a sign of respect for the Russian Orthodox Church during what the Vatican said was a “cordial” 20-minute meeting at the Holy See’s embassy in Budapest. Hilarion, who developed good relations with the Vatican as the Russian church’s longtime foreign minister, said he briefed Francis on his work now as the Moscow Patriarchate’s representative in Budapest.
Hilarion attended Francis’ Sunday Mass, along with representatives of Hungary’s other Christian churches and Jewish community, Vatican News said.
Francis’ visit to Hungary, his second in as many years, brought him as close as he’s been to the Ukrainian front but also to the heart of Europe, where Orban’s avowedly right-wing Christian government has cast itself as a bulwark against a secularizing Western world.
Francis, though, has used the visit to call for the continent to find again its spirit of unity and purpose, referencing Budapest’s bridges across the Danube as symbols of unity and connection.
The site for his final Mass couldn’t have been more appropriate for Francis’ message: The sprawling square is named for one of Hungary’s most famous statesmen who served as its first prime minister after the 1848-1849 revolution against Habsburg rule. It is separated from the left bank of the Danube river only by Hungary’s iconic neo-Gothic parliament, the country’s largest building and home of its National Assembly. Nearby is the Chain Bridge, one of several bridges spanning the river and linking the Pest and Buda sides of the city.
Sister Marta, a nun of Hungarian origin from Brazil who attended the Mass, said she hoped Francis’ message of welcome would be heard in Hungary. “We (Brazilians) have gotten accustomed to openness towards others, and we hope that Hungary as well will open in this direction,” she said after the liturgy.
But Budapest resident Erno Sara said the country is fine as it is.
“I don’t know if we (Hungarians) need to change. There is nothing at all in this country that is out of the ordinary, any kind of behavior that we would have to change,” Sara said.
Later Sunday in his final event in Hungary, Francis warned against the dangers of technology dominating human life, during a speech at the Pazmany Peter Catholic University. Speaking broadly about Europe’s future, Francis said culture and scholarship forged by universities were the antidote to a future dictated by technology.
The university, he said, “is a temple where knowledge is set free from the constraints of accumulating and possessing and can thus become culture,” he said. Such a culture he said, cultivates “our humanity and its foundational relationships: with the transcendent, with society, with history and with creation.” ___
Bela Szandelszky contributed to this report.
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New study reveals key factors affecting working mothers' success and productivity in their professional lives
NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- America's child care crisis – marked by a lack of accessibility to high-quality, affordable, reliable care – was greatly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, further exposing systemic failings and inequalities. As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, including the loss of millions of women from the workforce, child care accessibility is a necessity for working mothers.
A recent study by Werklabs, the data and insights division of The Mom Project, revealed that child care-related factors have the greatest impact on the ability of moms to feel successful at home and work, including productivity and loyalty.
One of the study's standout findings was the importance of community among working mothers, particularly in the midst of a squeeze on child care resources. Forty-five percent of mothers surveyed reported feeling, on average, more emotionally supported by friends than their extended family. For these mothers, emotional support is most often felt through friends with similar aged children who are managing similar, difficult child care realities.
Study results also confirmed well-known issues plaguing the U.S. child care system, particularly that of access. A majority of moms (61%) struggle to find care that meets their needs. Today, lack of accessible, quality child care is one of the primary reasons women stay out of the workforce or experience joblessness.
In the absence of a federal paid parental leave policy, employer support and strong benefits are of the utmost importance to working parents. Forty-five of surveyed moms reported that their company's paid family-leave benefits are somewhat competitive, and they overwhelmingly expressed a preference for remote work.
"Given the need for great talent in the workforce, and that moms make particularly excellent and dedicated employees, it behooves all organizations to look into subsidizing child care and providing flexible options to allow women to advance in their careers while raising the next generation," says Dr. Pam Cohen, who heads up Werklabs, the wholly-owned research division of The Mom Project.
With child care so strongly linked to the ability of mothers to remain active in the workforce and experience long-term professional success, the study brings to light a strong research-backed business case for greater access to child care through governmental programs and policy.
The full study, "Child Care & Work: A Werklabs Report," is available via Werklabs.
About The Mom Project
The Mom Project is the leading platform for moms to discover their economic potential. Serving over 750,000 moms and 5,000 companies through its robust suite of hiring, education and retention solutions, The Mom Project is supporting mothers in finding success on their own terms. The Chicago-based company was founded in 2016 by Allison Robinson, who serves as CEO, and has raised $116M in funding to date. Serena Williams joined The Mom Project as a Strategic Advisor in 2020 to further mobilize the mission.
About WerkLabs
Werklabs, the research division of The Mom Project, offers custom research to yield prescriptive insights and support for corporate leaders on important workplace topics including employee experience and engagement, DE&I, workplace flexibility, family friendly practices, benefits, and policy advisory. Led by Dr. Pam Cohen, PhD, Werklabs integrates qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to yield findings from employee perspectives. In addition to its advisory services, Werklabs also contributes regular thought leadership on a variety of understudied workplace topics to drive meaningful change and conversations within businesses today.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Daniel Castano was hit on the forehead by a 104 mph line drive off the bat of Donovan Solano in the first inning of the Miami Marlins’ 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.
The ball hit the bill of his cap and ricocheted off the crown, manager Don Mattingly said. The team said Castano showed mild concussion symptoms and was bruised, and a CT scan was normal.
“I’m not sure what happened,” Castano said after the game, wearing a bandage on his forehead where some skin had scraped off. “I was down for a second. I was a little out of it. When I woke up, I asked, ‘What happened?’ I’m much better now. I’m a little bit tired, but I’ll be all right.”
The 27-year-old left-hander fell to the field on his knees and held a hand to his head as Mattingly, catcher Jacob Stallings and athletic trainers went to the mound to check on him. Castano did not appear to lose consciousness, and the door on the outfield fence opened as a cart prepared to enter the field before Castano walked off on his own.
“It’s a little bit scary,” Mattingly said after talking on the phone with Reds manager David Bell, who called to check on Castano. “Your biggest fear is damage. He’s about as good as could be expected.”
“It is really awful to see that happen to anyone,” Bell said. “I’ve seen it happen before. I had a conversation to see that every thing was OK. It is just a major relief to hear that. It’s very scary for everyone involved, certainly for their pitcher and their home team and our team. You almost want to stop playing the game. When he was kneeling and walked off on his own, we all felt a little better.”
Castano rose to his feet about 90 seconds later and left the field under his own power, a towel draped over his neck, after Solano walked over, put a hand on his shoulder and spoke with the pitcher.
The ball was hit so hard it caromed to third baseman Joey Wendle, who caught it for the out.
“I’m just glad we got the out,” Castano said, smiling.
Castano faced just five batters before getting hurt. He is 2-7 in 17 starts and five relief appearances in his big league career. He was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville to make the start.
“They say the farther it goes, the better off you are,” Mattingly said. “If it hits you and drops straight down, that means you caught it flush.”
Castano said he had never before been hit by a comebacker.
“That’s terrifying,” Reds starter Graham Ashcraft said. “You never want to see a player hurt like that. I was waiting to see blood coming out. I thought he got hit in cheek or his eye bone or something. I am hoping he’s OK. My prayers go out to him and his family. I hope he can come back and make his next start.”
Before the game, the Marlins said 23-year-old right-hander Max Meyer will have Tommy John surgery. Meyer left his second major league start on Friday in Pittsburgh after throwing 10 pitches.
Miami earned a split of the four-game series by overcoming a 5-4, ninth-inning deficit. Pinch-hitter Jesús Sánchez led off the inning with a home run off Hunter Strickland (2-3), who walked Luke Williams and hit Stallings with a pitch.
Wendle hit a go-ahead double against Buck Farmer, and Jesús Aguilar followed with sacrifice fly for his fourth RBI. Aguilar finished a triple shy of the cycle.
Zach Pop (2-0), the sixth of seven Marlins pitchers, threw a perfect eighth.
Tanner Scott overcame a pair of two-out walks and Tommy Pham’s RBI single for his 14th save in 18 chances, striking out Joey Votto for the final out with two on.
Strickland blew a save for the third time in nine chances.
Ashcraft allowed four runs — three earned — and eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.
Tyler Naquin homered for the Reds.
The crowd of 14,506 was Cincinnati’s 24th under 15,000 this season.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Marlins: RHP Jordan Holloway was put on the 15-day IL with a right elbow impingement.
UP NEXT
Marlins: RHP Sandy Alcantara (9-4, 1.81) starts Friday against the New York Mets in a home series opener. He allowed six hits over seven scoreless innings in his last start against the Mets, on July 10.
Reds: LHP Mike Minor (1-7, 6.65) is scheduled to be on the mound Friday in a series opener against visiting Baltimore. He is 0-4 in five starts since winning at Arizona on June 13.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations ended their contentious meeting in New Delhi on Thursday with no consensus on the Ukraine war, India’s foreign minister said, as discussions of the war and China’s widening global influence dominated much of the talks.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said there were “divergences” on the issue of the war in Ukraine “which we could not reconcile as various parties held differing views.”
“If we had a perfect meeting of minds on all issues, it would have been a collective statement,” Jaishankar said. He added that members agreed on most issues involving the concerns of less-developed nations, “like strengthening multilateralism, promoting food and energy security, climate change, gender issues and counterterrorism.”
China and Russia objected to two paragraphs taken from the previous G-20 declaration in Bali last year, according to a summary of Thursday’s meeting released by India. The paragraphs stated that the war in Ukraine was causing immense human suffering while exacerbating fragilities in the global economy, the need to uphold international law, and that “the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible.”
Host India had appealed for all members of the fractured Group of 20 to reach consensus on issues of particular concern to poorer countries even if the broader East-West split over Ukraine could not be resolved. And while others, including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, chose to highlight their roles in addressing world crises, the divide was palpable.
Last week, India was forced to issue a chair’s summary at the conclusion of a G-20 finance ministers’ meeting after Russia and China objected to a joint communique that retained language on the war in Ukraine drawn directly from last year’s G-20 leaders summit declaration in Indonesia.
Thursday’s talks began with a video address to the foreign ministers by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He urged them not to allow current tensions to destroy agreements that might be reached on food and energy security, climate change and debt.
“We are meeting at a time of deep global divisions,” Modi told the group, which included Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and their Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, saying their discussions would naturally be “affected by the geopolitical tensions of the day.”
“We all have our positions and our perspectives on how these tensions should be resolved,” he said. “We should not allow issues that we cannot resolve together to come in the way of those we can.”
In a nod to fears that the increasingly bitter rift between the United States and its allies on one side and Russia and China on the other appears likely to widen further, Modi said that “multilateralism is in crisis today.”
He lamented that the two main goals of the post-World War II international order — preventing conflict and fostering cooperation — were elusive. “The experience of the last two years — financial crisis, pandemic, terrorism and wars — clearly shows that global governance has failed in both its mandates,” he said.
Jaishankar then addressed the group in person, telling them that they “must find common ground and provide direction.”
Blinken, according to remarks released by the State Department, spent much of his time describing U.S. efforts to bolster energy and food security. But he also told the ministers pointedly that Russia’s war with Ukraine could not go unchallenged.
“Unfortunately, this meeting has again been marred by Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war against Ukraine, deliberate campaign of destruction against civilian targets, and its attack on the core principles of the U.N. Charter,” he said.
“We must continue to call on Russia to end its war of aggression and withdraw from Ukraine for the sake of international peace and economic stability,” Blinken said. He noted that 141 countries had voted to condemn Russia at the United Nations on the one-year anniversary of the invasion.
Several members of the G-20, including India, China and South Africa, chose to abstain in that vote.
Blinken and Lavrov talked briefly Thursday in the first high-level meeting in months between the two countries. U.S. officials said Blinken and Lavrov chatted for roughly 10 minutes on the sidelines of the G-20 conference.
In addition to attending the G-20 and seeing Modi and Jaishankar individually on Thursday, Blinken met separately with the foreign ministers of Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria and South Africa, and was also scheduled to hold talks with the foreign ministers of the Netherlands and Mexico.
As at most international events since last year, the split over the war in Ukraine and its impact on global energy and food security overshadowed the proceedings. But as the conflict drags on past 12 months, the divide has grown and now threatens to become a principal irritant in U.S.-China ties that were already on the rocks for other reasons.
A Chinese peace proposal for Ukraine that has drawn praise from Russia but dismissals from the West has done nothing to improve matters as U.S. officials have repeatedly accused China in recent days of considering the provision of weapons to Russia for use in the war.
Blinken said Wednesday that the Chinese plan rang hollow given its focus on “sovereignty” compared to its own recent actions.
“China can’t have it both ways,” Blinken told reporters in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, before traveling to New Delhi. “It can’t be putting itself out as a force for peace in public, while in one way or another, it continues to fuel the flames of this fire that Vladimir Putin started.”
He also said there is “zero evidence” that Putin is genuinely prepared for diplomacy to end the war. “To the contrary, the evidence is all in the other direction,” he said.
China on Thursday hit back at those comments, accusing the U.S. of promoting war by supplying Ukraine with weapons and violating Chinese sovereignty with support for Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory.
“The U.S. says it wants peace, but it is waging wars around the world and inciting confrontation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters in Beijing.
“While emphasizing the need to respect and maintain the international order, the U.S. has vigorously pursued illegal unilateral sanctions, putting domestic law above international law,” she said. “What the U.S. should do is to reflect on itself, stop confusing the public and making irresponsible remarks, earnestly shoulder its responsibilities, and do something to promote the de-escalation of the situation and peace talks.”
In the meantime, Moscow has been unrelenting in pushing its view that the West, led by the U.S., is trying to destroy Russia.
Ahead of the meeting, the Russian Foreign Ministry slammed U.S. policies, saying that Lavrov and his delegation would use the G-20 to “focus on the attempts by the West to take revenge for the inevitable disappearance of the levers of dominance from its hands.”
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FAYETTEVILLE — Last week produced some great games in the SEC including Georgia and LSU taking control of the division races with big wins.
Georgia defeated Tennessee and LSU topped Alabama in overtime. The games were hard on the ones who do predictions at Hogville.net. Ty Hudson had the best day getting five correct. He, like everyone else making picks, missed Liberty defeating Arkansas and LSU downing Alabama.
Standings
Kevin McPherson, 72-14
Ty Hudson, 71-15
Dudley E. Dawson, 69-17
Otis Kirk, 67-19
John D. James, 64-22
Here’s this week’s picks, kickoff times (all CT) and networks for all the games.
LSU at Arkansas, 11 a.m., ESPN
Otis — LSU is fresh off wins over Ole Miss and Alabama which allows them to control its own destiny in the SEC West. LSU needs wins over Arkansas and Texas A&M to get to the title game. They also have UAB remaining to play. Pick: LSU
Dudley — Suddenly a two-loss LSU has its CFB destiny – albeit a tough path – in its hands after a road win at Florida and home wins over Ole Miss and Alabama. An SEC Championship game against Georgia looms if the Tigers can win at Arkansas and at Texas A&M. LSU has bounced back since getting routed 40-13 by visiting Tennessee. Pick: LSU
John — This is a tough game for me to pick. A few weeks back both teams looked dead in the water. I am still taking my Hogs. Pick Arkansas.
Ty — The football gods have not blessed Hog fans much in 22’…and the Tigers have got something brewing under a year one coach..the turn around appears to have been pretty swift..can LSU keep it going in Fayetteville? Does Arkansas play focused and angry..maybe take some frustrations out on the Tigers? Up until last week nobody thought it was possible the Razorbacks run game could be contained..especially by the likes of Liberty..and yet here are..ill take LSU..but as I’ve stated so many times..absolutely anything can happen in this game. Pick: LSU
Kevin — LSU denies Arkansas bowl eligibility with road win in Fayetteville. Pick: LSU
Missouri at Tennessee, 11 a.m., CBS
Otis — Tennessee got bounced by Georgia, but is still one of the best teams in the nation. They have a very favorable SEC schedule remainder of regular season. So 11-1 is possible and would that get them in playoffs if Georgia beat LSU in SEC title game due to the Vols big win earlier in Baton Rouge? Pick: Tennessee
Dudley — The Vols still remain very much alive for a spot in the College Football Playoffs and should be looking to bounce back from its loss to Georgia in a big way. Rocky Top stays alive. Pick: Tennessee
John — Tennessee coming off their 1st loss of the season last week should rebound and get back to the winning ways. Pick Tennessee
Ty — Mizzou has apparently turned some things around later in the season..and Tennessee is coming off a physical toss around with UGA..this one could actually be something to keep an eye on..but in the end..the Vols still have Hooker and that offense. Pick: Tennessee
Kevin — Tennessee bounces back with home win over Missouri. Pick: Tennessee
Vanderbilt at Kentucky, 11 a.m., SEC Network
Otis — Kentucky has been up and down. After a soft non-conference schedule Vandy has been down. Pick: Kentucky
Dudley — It’s basketball season in the Bluegrass State, but the school’s football team still has some business to attend to in the next few weeks. The Wildcats host Vandy before traveling to No. 1 Georgia and rival Louisville to end the regular season. Pick: Kentucky
John — Vanderbilt was hot early, but now are the same ole Vandy, Pick Kentucky
Ty — Vandy may linger..but will lose by double digits. Pick: Kentucky
Kevin — Kentucky takes care of business at home against Vandy. Pick: Kentucky
Alabama at Ole Miss, 2:30 p.m., CBS
Otis — A big game as the Tide already has a pair of SEC losses. I missed both the picks of them losing to Tennessee and LSU. Another brutal SEC road game for the Tide. Pick: Alabama.
The Rebels have taken advantage of a softer schedule to get out to an 8-1 start. They’ve got a home game against Alabama, a road one against Arkansas and are hosting the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State to end the regular season. Alabama has two losses by a combined four points. Surely not a third loss in the regular season, huh? Pick: Alabama
John — Last week Alabama lost its 2nd game of the season for the 1st time in for forever during the regular season. Let’s go out on a limb and take Ole Miss. Pick: Ole Miss
Ty — The Crimson Tide just don’t lose 3 games in a regular season…doesn’t happen…can it happen? Sure…will Kiffin have his guys ready to play against his old boss…of course..will it be a good game..sure, but im picking Saban. Pick: Alabama
Kevin — Bama splits a tough road swing with win over Ole Miss. Pick: Alabama
South Carolina at Florida, 3 p.m., SEC Network
Otis — These have been two difficult schools for me to pick this season. Pick: Florida
Dudley — The Gators and first-year head coach Billy Napier got a satisfying road win last weekend at Texas A&M. They now find themselves with a 6-2 mark and a final stretch that has this this home game, a road test at Vanderbilt and a regular season finale at rival Florida State. Pick: Florida
John — Something is just telling me that South Carolina will win in the swamp. Pick South Carolina.
Ty — Toss up…with a lot of points. Pick: Florida
Kevin — Florida picks up another home win against South Carolina. Pick: Florida
Georgia at Mississippi State, 6 p.m. ESPN
Otis — The Bulldogs will win this one. It will be the Georgia version of Bulldogs though. Pick: Georgia
Dudley — I like Mississippi State’s chances much better against next week’s visiting foe East Tennessee State than I do this week at home against the nation’s top-ranked team. Pick: Georgia.
John — I think Georgia is still the best team in the country, and feel Georgis will win it all again this year. Pick: Georgia
Ty — Underrated ballgame that not enough folks are talking about…maybe for good reason, im not sure..but i think the Bulldogs from Athens are in for at least a rough 3-4 qtr’s of football. Pick: Georgia
Kevin — Georgia is on upset alert at Mississippi State, but top-ranked ‘Dogs stay unbeaten. Pick: Georgia
Texas A&M at Auburn, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network
Otis — Two of the worst teams in the SEC. Pick: Auburn
Dudley — Arguably the SEC’s two most disappointing programs, both with 1-5 conference records and combined losers of 10 straight, meet to decide who takes over sole possession of the basement in the SEC West. Interim Tigers head coach Cadillac Williams gets his first win. Pick: Auburn.
John — Going to take A&M get beat again. Hope Georgia beats their pants off. Pick Auburn
Ty — The Hogs should be 2-0 vs these two….also…this game…yeesh… Pick: Texas A&M
Kevin — We’ll take the host Plainsmen in the TA&M at Auburn tilt that could provide the ugliest game of the weekend. Pick: Auburn | https://www.fox16.com/red-and-white-report/sec-picks-networks-and-kickoff-times-for-nov-12-games/ | 2022-11-10 19:25:43 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/red-and-white-report/sec-picks-networks-and-kickoff-times-for-nov-12-games/ |
What is the Most Popular Cheap Beer in Wyoming?
We all know that these next summer months will have plenty of beer festivals on the way. In fact, Gov. Gordon just signed a proclamation that declared next week as 'Wyoming Craft Beer Week'. But what if you drink beer and you're not much of a craft beer guy or girl? What if you're someone who likes a good domestic, which happens to be relative cheap in comparison to all the fancy schmancy craft beers out there. So which one of those 'cheap beers' is the most popular in Wyoming?
Recently, our friends at 'Eat This, Not That' compiled a list of the 'Most Popular Cheap Beer' in every state. Given the fact that Wyoming does have its fair share of breweries, and its location relatively close to the headquarters for Coors beer, there was the curiosity surrounding the questions, 'Does Wyoming only drink craft beer?' 'Is Coors the favorite cheap beer of Wyoming?' To answer both of those, nope!
According to the study that was determined by using Google trends, it seems that the most popular cheap beer in Wyoming is Budweiser! After all, they are the 'King of Beers'. Here's what 'Eat This, Not That' had to say about Wyoming's most popular cheap beer:
Finally, Wyoming keeps is simple and classic with a cold Bud. The slogan the "King of Beers" was actually a play on the "Beer of Kings" which the Czechs called the style of pilsner since it was brewed at the imperial brewery of the Holy Roman Empire, according to Insider. Cheers!
Of course, Budweiser is a product originated at Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis, MO (where I'm from) so at least I was able to take some pride in that fact. Sorry that it doesn't do anything for you, unless you're from St. Louis, or perhaps you just like drinking Budweiser.
Colorado's favorite cheap beer is Keystone, which is made by the Coors brand, but they decided to be extra cheap on their part. It also tastes a lot worse than Coors Banquet and Coors Light, so we can revel in the fact that their cheap beer tastes gross.
Regardless, the weekend is just about upon us, so here's to craft beers, cheap beers like Budweiser, and even gross beers like Keystone! Cheers, Wyoming!
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA, a supercharged clean artistry makeup brand powered by innovation announces its expansion into 480 Sephora doors, across the United States and Canada. At Sephora, Haus Labs is now in 45 states and over 300 cities in the U.S. and in 8 Canadian provinces and 40 cities. For the full list, go to: www.hauslabs.com/pages/store-locator
The timing of the roll out aligns with the September Sephora Animation, featuring Lady Gaga -and the brand's launch of three groundbreaking clean complexion products: TriClone™ Skin Tech Foundation Bio-Blurring Loose Setting Powder, the Haus Labs Foundation Brush. Staking its claim in the clean and artistry makeup categories, the brand will further amplify its distribution in Sephora stores, launching in a total of 500 stores by year end, with an appetite for more.
"We have been overwhelmed by the brand and product love from our initial June launch of Haus Labs. We are thrilled and eager to get Haus Labs beauty products on as many faces as possible, with the roll out of 480 stores in sync with the introduction of our highly anticipated clean foundation. The roll out will ensure additional discovery, play and trial. We are truly appreciative of our exclusive Sephora North America partnership, and the love we have seen from their Beauty Advisors and Store Directors, Sephora leadership and day to day teams." - Kelly Coller, Chief Marketing Officer at Haus Labs
Haus Labs has had growing success, with products flying off the shelves and selling out online and in stores, including but not limited to viral sensation Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer, the many shades of Hy-Power Pigment Paints, Optic Intensity Eco Eyeliners, and Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighters. The products speak for themselves, racking up 5-star reviews from consumers and influencers alike.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For some of the Washington, D.C., residents who reported for jury duty last month, a pro-Trump mob’s assault on the U.S. Capitol felt like a personal attack.
Ahead of a trial for a Michigan man charged in the riot, one prospective juror said a police officer injured during the melee is a close friend. Another has friends who are congressional staffers or journalists who worked at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. A woman whose boyfriend lived near the Capitol recalled the terror she felt that day.
None of them served on the federal jury that swiftly convicted Anthony Robert Williams of storming the Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential electoral victory.
But their personal connections to the riot highlight the challenge facing judges and attorneys in choosing impartial jurors in Washington to decide the hundreds of criminal cases stemming from the insurrection — especially as lawmakers hold high-profile public hearings on the insurrection less than a mile from the courthouse.
One of the most serious cases brought by the Justice Department in the Capitol attack has already been delayed after defense attorneys argued that their clients couldn’t get a fair trial in the midst of televised hearings by the House committee investigating the riot.
And a growing number of defendants are pushing to have their trials moved out of Washington, saying the outcome of the first trials proves that the odds are unfairly stacked against Jan. 6 defendants in the nation’s capital.
“D.C. is a city that, as a whole, feels that it has been the victim of a crime,” attorneys in two cases against members and associates of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group wrote in court papers seeking to have their trials moved to Virginia.
Prosecutors and judges see no evidence that Capitol rioters can’t get a fair trial in the district and believe the process of weeding out biased jurors is working. Judges presiding over Jan. 6 cases have consistently rejected requests to move trials, saying the capital has plenty of residents who can serve as fair jurors.
Prosecutors’ unblemished record so far in jury trials for Jan. 6 cases may speak to the strength of the evidence against the rioters, many of whom were captured on camera storming the Capitol and even bragged about their actions on social media.
It’s the latest in a string of long-shot legal gambits from defendants charged with crimes ranging from low-level misdemeanors to felony seditious conspiracy. Already more than 300 people across the U.S. have pleaded guilty to crimes stemming from the deadly riot. Collectively, 72 jurors have unanimously convicted six Jan. 6 defendants of all 35 counts in their indictments.
The federal court in Washington — where all the Jan. 6 cases are being heard — has seen plenty of politically charged trials, including those for former Mayor Marion Barry, Iran-Contra figure Oliver North and ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone, prosecutors note.
It’s exceptionally rare for judges to agree to move trials to a different location, even in the most high-profile cases. Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, for example, was tried in Boston over the objections of his attorneys even though a large number of people in the city were impacted by the attack, which killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
If Williams, the Jan. 6 defendant, had had his way, his trial would have been held in his native Michigan. His lawyers argued that inflammatory media coverage of the Capitol attack tainted a jury pool that already was predisposed to view him as somebody who victimized them.
Chief Judge Beryl Howell denied Williams’ request for a change of trial venue before jury selection started on June 27. One by one, the judge questioned 49 prospective jurors before seating 12 jurors and two alternates.
Howell disqualified several prospective jurors after questioning them about their personal connections or strong feelings about the events of Jan. 6. The judge asked a woman if her friendship with an officer whose ribs were broken during the riot would prevent her from being fair and impartial.
“My Christianity says, ‘No,’ but my feelings say, ‘Yes,’” the woman replied.
A man married to a USA Today reporter said Jan. 6 is a frequent topic of discussion among their friends who work at the Capitol.
“It would be very difficult to separate those,” he said before Howell excused him.
Howell also disqualified a woman who described herself as “very left biased” and a former New York City resident who said his “deep-rooted” dislike for former President Donald Trump predates his White House years.
The jurors picked for Williams’ trial included a NASA engineer, a moving company employee, a paralegal, a Wall Street regulator and a former State Department employee. None of them expressed any strong opinions about Jan. 6.
More than three dozen Capitol riot defendants have asked to have their trials moved out of Washington, including at least nine who filed their requests in June. None has succeeded so far.
In denying one such request, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said she agreed with prosecutors that there is no reason to believe that Washington’s entire population was so affected by the events of Jan. 6 that it can’t seat an impartial panel.
“In any U.S. jurisdiction, most prospective jurors will have heard about the events of January 6, and many will have various disqualifying biases,” she wrote.
Before a jury convicted retired New York City police officer Thomas Webster of assaulting a Capitol police officer during the riot, Webster’s lawyer said a survey of Washington residents found that 84% believe Jan. 6 defendants were trying to overturn the 2020 election results and keep Trump, a Republican, in power. The defense attorney, James Monroe, also noted that 92% of the votes cast by Washington residents went to Biden, a Democrat.
“Given the lopsided political makeup of the District, it is impossible to panel a jury that is not entirely comprised of people preordained to find Webster — a presumed Trump supporter — guilty,” Monroe wrote.
U.S District Judge Amit Mehta rejected the motion, saying the survey shows that nearly half of the Washington residents polled “would keep an open mind in the context of a specific case.”
Members of the Oath Keepers also failed to persuade Mehta to move their trial on seditious conspiracy charges from Washington to Alexandria, Virginia. Their lawyers noted that every Jan. 6 case tried before a jury in Washington has resulted in a conviction.
“That is true, but guilty verdicts are hardly unusual in federal criminal prosecutions,” Mehta wrote. “The mere existence of other guilty verdicts does not mean that the jury pool is inherently tainted.”
Williams’ trial was the first for a Jan. 6 case since a House committee began holding hearings on the Capitol riot, which drew millions of TV viewers.
Defense attorney John Kiyonaga, who represents Capitol riot defendant Robert Morss, said the House committee hearings have “poisoned” the jury pool in Washington. Kiyonaga has asked for his client’s trial to be moved to another district.
“The Committee has spoon fed to the entire nation a precisely choreographed rendition of January 6th defendants as ‘insurrectionists’ and murderous orchestrators of an attempted coup,” Kiyonaga wrote.
A trial was scheduled to start in August for several members of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group charged with seditious conspiracy and accused of plotting to forcibly oppose the lawful transfer of presidential power on Jan. 6.
But U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly agreed to move the trial to December after lawyers for some Proud Boys members argued they couldn’t pick an impartial jury in the midst of the House committee hearings.
Defense attorney Carmen Hernandez also cited “non-stop prejudicial publicity” from the House committee hearings as grounds for moving the Proud Boys trial to another district, but the judge hasn’t ruled on that yet.
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Associated Press writer Alanna Durkin Richer in Boston contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A business tycoon long sought by the government of China and known for cultivating ties to Trump administration figures including Steve Bannon was arrested Wednesday in New York on charges that he oversaw a $1 billion fraud conspiracy.
Guo Wengui, 54, and his financier, Kin Ming Je, faced an indictment in federal court in Manhattan charging them with various crimes, including wire, securities and bank fraud. Guo was charged in court papers under the name Ho Wan Kwok.
U.S. prosecutors said the indictment stemmed from a complex scheme in which Guo lied to hundreds of thousands of online followers in the United States and around the world before misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars.
Kin Ming Je, 55, has not been arrested. Guo was expected to appear in court Wednesday. His attorney did not immediately comment.
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, said in a release that Guo was charged with “lining his pockets with the money he stole, including buying himself, and his close relatives, a 50,000 square foot mansion, a $3.5 million Ferrari, and even two $36,000 mattresses, and financing a $37 million luxury yacht.”
Guo was once believed to be among the richest people in China. He left in 2014 during an anti-corruption crackdown led by President Xi Jinping that ensnared people close to Guo, including a top intelligence official. Chinese authorities have accused Guo of rape, kidnapping, bribery and other offenses.
Since then, has been highly sought by that nation’s government, relying on the U.S. for protection.
As he lived in New York as a fugitive he became an outspoken critic of the ruling Communist Party and developed a close relationship with Bannon, President Donald Trump’s former political strategist. Guo and Bannon in 2020 announced the founding of a joint initiative they said was aimed at overthrowing the Chinese government.
Guo has long argued that the allegations against him in China were false, saying they were intended to punish him for publicly outing corruption there and criticizing leading figures in the Communist Party.
For years, his case was the subject of a debate over whether China was abusing international law enforcement cooperation efforts, including Interpol, in seeking his arrest. He sought political asylum in the U.S., saying he feared that if he were forced to leave the country, it might lead to his arrest in a nation with less power to resist Chinese demands.
It was on Guo’s 150-foot (45-meter) yacht that Bannon was once arrested on federal charges. Just before he left office, Trump made the case against Bannon dissolve with a pardon.
U.S. prosecutors accuse Guo of lying to his victims, promising them outsized returns if they invested or fed money to his media company, GTV Media Group Inc., his so-called Himalaya Farm Alliance, G’CLUBS, and the Himalaya Exchange.
Williams said that, between September 2022 and this month, the U.S. government has seized approximately $634 million from 21 bank accounts, representing the majority of the proceeds of Guo’s alleged fraud.
He said law enforcement on Wednesday also seized assets that were purchased with proceeds of the alleged fraud, including a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster.
The Securities and Exchange Commission also brought civil charges against Guo on Wednesday, saying in a Manhattan federal court filing that Guo led others in committing multiple frauds since April 2020.
The SEC said Guo targeted retail investors through online and social media posts and videos, deceiving them with lies such as a claim that a crypto asset security called “H-Coin” was backed by gold reserves.
The SEC said Guo and Je raised about $452 million through an unregistered offering of GTV common stock from April 2020 to June 2020, claiming they would “build the most popular and safest social media and transaction platform independent of the Chinese government’s censorship and monitoring, allowing the people of China and the world to realize the freedom of speech and trade.” | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/international/chinese-businessman-arrested-in-1-billion-fraud-conspiracy/ | 2023-03-15 18:13:40 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/international/chinese-businessman-arrested-in-1-billion-fraud-conspiracy/ |
BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese renowned liquor producer Wuliangye made a sparkling appearance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2022 held in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday as the platinum sponsor and official designated product.
On November 3 this year, the brand was presented at the APEC China CEO Forum 2022 as a strategic partner and designated product to share its vision of sustainable development with the world.
At the dinner of the 2022 APEC CEO Summit on November 17, the brand once again made a wonderful appearance to showcase its high-end products such as classic Wuliangye, eighth-generation Wuliangye and souvenir gift boxes to demonstrate the fragrance of the liquor and Chinese culture of "harmony and happiness".
Business leaders from all over the world at the dinner banquet highly praised the brand's good flavor and refined brewing technology inherited for more than a thousand years.
In recent years, Wuliangye has formed closer cooperation and friendship with partners from all over the world under the framework of APEC, and participated in a series of APEC meetings such as APEC CEO Summit and APEC China CEO Forum to guide the brand's international development.
The APEC CEO Summit is the most influential meeting of business and government leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, which provides opportunities for CEOs and top business executives to discuss and cooperate on the most pressing issues in the regiona and in the world as a whole in a bid to promote common prosperity.
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THUNDER BAY, ON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Clean Air Metals Inc. ("Clean Air Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: AIR) (OTCQB: CLRMF) (FRA: CKU) is pleased to announce that Sudbury and Montreal-based BBA E&C Inc. ("BBA") has been selected as the prime engineering consultant to lead the execution of the remaining Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) work packages on the Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals Project.
The work package will include the overall underground mine design, optimized life-of-mine planning, dilution estimation, mining selectivity and cut-off policy optimization, mining value chain optimization ("mine-to-mill"), estimation of proven and probable (2P) mineral reserves and reporting according to NI 43-101 requirements. In keeping with Clean Air Metals' objective in seeking net-zero carbon neutrality at Thunder Bay North, BBA will conduct trade-off studies around conventional mine fleet, trolley-electric and battery-electric vehicles (BEV) as well as site infrastructure design, tailings management solutions and provide overall cost estimation.
DRA Americas continues with the metallurgical optimization work that was started in May 2022 (see press release dated May 26, 2022). It is expected that the metallurgical test program will be completed in Q1 2023 with the mill flowsheet and plant design phase commencing immediately and continuing into Q2 2023. Completion of the entire Prefeasibility Study is expected in Q3 2023.
Clean Air Metals has engaged SLR Consulting to complete a validation of in-house resource estimates that were generated for the Current and Escape deposits within the Thunder Bay North Project (see press release dated August 2, 2022). The Corporation intends to use the validated mineral resource estimate will be used for the basis of a standalone technical report authored by SLR with a target release in Q1 2023. It is expected that the updated mineral resource estimate will be the foundation for the mine planning in the PFS technical report.
Carbon capture and carbon sequestration are becoming more relevant to all industries as society strives to a net zero impact to the environment. Carbon capture is the trapping of carbon emissions after they have been emitted but before they enter the atmosphere. Carbon sequestration is the storage of removed or captured carbon in various environmental reservoirs.
The carbon sequestration potential of ultramafic mine tailings has been recognized previously at multiple operations. Mining operations that produce ultramafic rock tailings have the potential advantage of sequestering CO2 into the waste material. Carbon sequestration into exposed tailings has a two-fold benefit; 1) reducing carbon foot print associated with the mining process through CO2 sequestration and 2) potential stabilization of tailings by the formation of secondary magnesium carbonate minerals that can act as a cement within the tailings after they are deposited.
Clean Air Metals has initiated a number of studies, including specialty testing at world-class research facilities, to better understand the carbon sequestration potential of the waste rock and mill processing tails at Thunder Bay North. A Master of Science research project at Lakehead University is looking at the effects of hydrothermal alteration on the mineralized ultramafic rocks and characterizing the magnesium alteration products to identify potential reactive mineral species. Results to date show that the ultramafic and mafic rock units and minerals at Thunder Bay North successfully capture and sequester CO2 gas from the atmosphere.
Abraham Drost, Chief Executive Officer of Clean Air Metals, commented: "planned 2023 project milestones include a mineral resource update in Q2 2023 and delivery of a prefeasibility study and 2P mineable reserves in Q3 2023. The Company has a long-term commitment to development of an environmentally sustainable mining operation at Thunder Bay North. It is well financed for the next chapter of that journey having recently closed the first tranche of a C$15 million mining royalty investment into the Thunder Bay North Platinum-Palladium-Copper-Nickel project by Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp." (See press release dated December 19, 2022).
Clean Air Metals Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Panoramic PGMs (Canada) Ltd. acknowledge that the Thunder Bay North Critical Minerals Project is on the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation, Red Rock Indian Band and Biinjitiwabik Zaaging Anishinabek. The parties together are the Cooperating Participants in a Memorandum of Agreement dated January 9, 2021 (press release January 11, 2021) and Exploration Agreement signed April 13, 2022 (press release April 14, 2022).
The Company appreciates the opportunity to work in these territories and remains committed to the recognition and respect of those who have lived, traveled, and gathered on the lands since time immemorial. Clean Air Metals is committed to stewarding Indigenous heritage and remains committed to building, fostering and encouraging a respectful relationship with First Nations and Métis peoples based upon principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation.
Clean Air Metals' flagship asset is the 100% owned, high grade Thunder Bay North Project, a platinum, palladium, copper, nickel project located near the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario and the Lac des Iles Mine owned by Impala Platinum. The Thunder Bay North Project hosts the twin magma conduit bodies which host the Current and Escape deposits forming the basis for a robust preliminary economic assessment (PEA) filed January 12, 2022. The PEA of a ramp access underground mine and on-site 3600 tpd milling complex and the 2-year trailing average price deck delivers an NPV5 NAV of $425m in fully discounted cash flows, a pre-tax IRR of 31% and a post-tax IRR of 25% on initial capital of $367 million.
Executive Chair Jim Gallagher, P.Eng. and COO Mike Garbutt, P.Eng. lead an experienced technical team who are using the Norilsk magma conduit stratigraphic and mineral deposit model to guide ongoing exploration and development prefeasibility studies for a low-carbon, all-electric sustainable mining operation at Thunder Bay North. As the former CEO of North American Palladium Ltd. which owned the Lac des Iles Mine prior to the sale to Impala Platinum in December 2019, Jim Gallagher and team are credited with the mine turnaround and creation of significant value for shareholders.
Website: www.cleanairmetals.ca
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The information contained herein contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements relate to information that is based on assumptions of management, forecasts of future results, and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. Any statements that express predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements related to timing and results of the technical studies including the delivery of a prefeasibility study and 2P mineable reserves in Q3 2023 which are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: risks related to the failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms; risks related to the outcome of legal proceedings; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and exploration; risks related to the maintenance of stock exchange listings; risks related to environmental regulation and liability; the potential for delays in exploration or development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; the uncertainty of profitability; risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; results of prefeasibility and feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations; risks related to commodity price fluctuations; and other risks and uncertainties related to the Company's prospects, properties and business detailed elsewhere in the Company's disclosure record. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Actual events or results could differ materially from the Company's expectations or projections.
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The city of Minneapolis agreed Thursday to pay nearly $9 million to settle lawsuits filed by two people who said former police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into their necks years before he used the same move to kill George Floyd.
John Pope Jr. will receive $7.5 million and Zoya Code will receive $1.375 million. The settlements were announced during a meeting of the Minneapolis City Council.
Both lawsuits stemmed from arrests in 2017 — three years before Chauvin killed Floyd during an arrest captured on video that sparked protests worldwide, prompted a national reckoning on racial injustice and compelled a Minneapolis Police Department overhaul.
At a news conference Thursday, Mayor Jacob Frey apologized to all victims of Chauvin and said that if police supervisors “had done the right thing, George Floyd would not have been murdered.”
“He should have been fired in 2017. He should have been held accountable in 2017,” Frey told reporters.
Both lawsuits named Chauvin and several other officers. The lawsuits alleged police misconduct, excessive force, and racism — Pope and Code are Black; Chauvin is white. They also said the city knew that Chauvin had a record of misconduct but didn’t stop him.
Bob Bennett, an attorney for Pope and Code, noted that other officers failed to intervene or report Chauvin, and police leaders allowed Chauvin to keep working even though they had video evidence from body cameras of his wrongdoing.
In edited body camera footage released Thursday by Bennett’s law firm, Pope is heard crying while lying on his stomach, his hands cuffed behind his back and Chauvin’s knee on his neck.
“My neck really hurts,” he says more than once. At one point, the videos show the other officers in the room walked out after Pope began crying.
“The easy thing is to blame Chauvin for everything,” Bennett said in a written statement. “The important thing that the video shows is that none of those nine to a dozen officers at the scene ever reported it, ever tried to stop it. They violated their own policy and really any sense of humanity.”
Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the department is “forced to reckon once again with the deplorable acts of someone who has proven to be a national embarrassment.” But he also cited “systemic failure” within the Minneapolis Police Department.
“I am appalled at the repetitive behavior of this coward and disgusted by the inaction and acceptance of that behavior by members of this department. Such conduct is a disgrace to the badge and an embarrassment to what is truly a very noble profession,” O’Hara said in a statement.
Code, who has a history of homelessness and mental health problems, was arrested in June 2017 after she allegedly tried to strangle her mother with an extension cord. Pope was 14 in September 2017 when, according to his lawsuit, Chauvin subjected him to excessive force while responding to a domestic assault report.
The lawsuits said body camera recordings showed Chauvin used many of the same tactics on Pope and Code that he used on Floyd. Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison on a state murder charge for killing Floyd by pressing his knee to Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe. The city also paid $27 million to Floyd’s family.
Code’s lawsuit said she was in handcuffs when Chauvin slammed her head to the ground and pinned his knee on the back of her neck for 4 minutes and 41 seconds. A second officer didn’t intervene and a responding police sergeant approved the force, the lawsuit stated.
Pope’s lawsuit said his mother was drunk when she called police because she was upset that he and his 16-year-old sister left their cellphone chargers plugged in, leading to a physical confrontation. It alleged Chauvin struck Pope in the head with a large metal flashlight at least four times. It says he then put Pope in a chokehold before pinning him to the floor and putting his knee on Pope’s neck.
“Chauvin would proceed to hold John in this prone position for more than fifteen minutes, all while John was completely subdued and not resisting,” the complaint alleged. “Over those minutes, John repeatedly cried out that he could not breathe.”
The complaint alleged that at least eight other officers did nothing to intervene. It said Chauvin did not mention in his report that he had hit Pope with his flashlight, nor did he mention pinning Pope for so long. Chauvin’s sergeant reviewed and approved his report and use of force “despite having firsthand knowledge that the report was false and misleading,” the lawsuit alleged.
Chauvin admitted to many of Pope’s allegations when he pleaded guilty in December 2021 to federal charges for violating the civil rights of both Floyd and Pope. He was sentenced in July to 21 years on those charges.
Chauvin is serving his sentences concurrently in a federal prison in Arizona.
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A Santa Clara County resident died after a long battle with West Nile virus, officials said. The individual contracted the virus in the greater Bay Area, the county’s Public Health Department said in a news release Wednesday.
Earlier in October, officials reported that two invasive, aggressive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were trapped in San Jose for the first time ever. After discovering them near an intersection, the district took an “all-hands-on-deck approach” to eradicating the blood-sucking insects, as they can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever. Studies suggest that A. aegypti can also transmit West Nile virus, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, but it’s still unclear how the virus was transmitted and specifically where the Santa Clara County resident contracted it.
Even though the disease likely originated in Uganda, West Nile virus is surprisingly common in the U.S., particularly in California, government data shows. As of Oct. 28, there have been 106 human cases of West Nile virus in the state this year. Most people who contract the virus, however, do not have symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, and fatal cases are even rarer. Only 1 in 5 people who contract West Nile virus develop symptoms like fever, body aches and vomiting, while 1 in 150 experience severe illness.
Seven people have died from West Nile virus in California this year as of Oct. 27, government data shows, while more than 300 people have died from the virus since 2003.
While the state Department of Public Health says West Nile virus is “a problem that is here to stay,” residents can help reduce the spread of mosquitoes by removing stagnant water from their properties, the Santa Clara County Vector Control District said.
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Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the deaths of four University of Idaho students. The incident has shaken the small college town of Moscow.
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Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the deaths of four University of Idaho students. The incident has shaken the small college town of Moscow.
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Third Quarter 2022 Revenue of $340 Million, an increase of 1% sequentially and 7% YoY
Third Quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $84 Million, an increase of 18% YoY
Generated $60 Million of Positive Operating Cash Flow in the Third Quarter and $71 Million in the First Nine Months of 2022
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf" or the "Company"), a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. All financial information is provided in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
Boris Jordan, Founder and Executive Chairman of Curaleaf, commented, "Our record third quarter was punctuated by the close of our landmark acquisition of a majority stake in Four20 Pharma. Since quarter end, we also closed on the Tryke acquisition one I expect will further strengthen our position in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. Despite unexpected revenue impacts in Florida and New Jersey, our revenue grew 1% sequentially, gross margin before the impact of biological assets was 49% and adjusted EBITDA was 25%. We generated $60 million in operating cash flow during the quarter, ending with $198 million in cash on the balance sheet. The fundamentals of our business remain solid, our early advantage in Europe is taking shape and we are preparing for the year ahead by looking closely at operational efficiencies and optimizing our current assets."
Matt Darin, Chief Executive Officer of Curaleaf, stated, "In the third quarter we proved once again that Curaleaf's diverse geographic and channel revenue mix is a key distinguishing factor driving our performance, one that allows us to withstand regional challenges and still deliver on revenue targets. I'm pleased to report that we posted our 19th quarter of consecutive retail growth, a 7% quarter-over-quarter growth in transactions, and we're currently on pace to increase new product revenue 75% year-over-year. With a strategic focus on cost reduction, cultivation productivity and flower strain diversity, R&D, and technology investments, we delivered another record quarter with ample runway for continued success."
Third Quarter Operating Highlights
- Added two net new retail dispensaries in PA and Citrus Park, FL closing the quarter with 137 total locations, and serviced over 2,000 wholesale partner accounts.
- Acquired a 55% stake in Four20 Pharma GmbH, a fully EU-GMP & GDP licensed German producer and distributor of medical cannabis, with a strategic pathway to acquire complete control of Four20 Pharma after two years of the commencement of adult-use in Germany.
- Launched Plant Precision, a curated collection of edibles and a topical gel designed to target specific wellness categories.
- Launched "The Farmer's Select" program, an ongoing series of limited-edition collaborations with licensed legacy farmers and diverse operators in California.
- Began expansion of Grassroots into new states, including the introduction of Infused Pre-rolls in California.
Post Third Quarter Operating Highlights
- Added six new retail dispensaries across Arizona, Nevada and Florida and closed one in Colorado bringing total current store count to 142.
- Completed license transfer in IL to Deerfield location and commenced adult use sales
- Completed the acquisition of Tryke Companies, a privately held vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator with retail dispensaries in Nevada and Arizona, and an extensive portfolio of processing licenses with 65,000 square feet of total canopy cultivation with capacity to expand to 80,000 square feet over the next three years.
- Commenced adult-use sales at Curaleaf Bordentown, New Jersey location, the Company's third and final location to sell adult-use cannabis in the Garden State.
- Launched Find, a cannabis flower brand designed to provide consumers with high quality cannabis flower at an accessible price point. Now available in Massachusetts, Find will expand to eight additional states across the country.
- Launched new holiday flavors for Endless Coast and X-bites product lines.
Total revenue increased by 7% to $340 million during the third quarter of 2022, compared to $317 million in the third quarter of 2021. The Company's year-over-year revenue growth primarily reflects continued growth driven by new retail store openings and commencement of adult-use in New Jersey, the acquisition of Bloom Dispensaries, the addition of new wholesale partner accounts, product launches, and the expansion of cultivation and production facilities.
Retail revenue increased by 16% to $260 million during the third quarter of 2022, compared to $225 million in the third quarter of 2021, representing 76% of total revenue. Growth in retail revenue was primarily due to strong growth across Curaleaf's footprint and the opening of 28 new stores over the year, namely in Arizona (including the acquisition of Bloom Dispensaries), Florida, Maine, and Pennsylvania and the commencement of adult-use in New Jersey.
Wholesale revenue decreased 14% to $79 million during the third quarter of 2022, compared to $92 million in the third quarter of 2021, representing 23% of total revenue. Contraction in wholesale revenue during the quarter was largely due to continued rationalization of the Company's wholesale business in lower margin states.
Gross profit excluding the impact of biological assets was $165 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $145 million in the third quarter of 2021. Gross profit margin excluding the impact of biological assets reached 48.5%, compared to 45.7% in the third quarter of 2021 largely resulting from the increase in vertically integrated products sold in our dispensaries and the mix of revenue from higher margin states.
For the third quarter of 2022, net loss attributable to Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. was $51 million, compared to a net loss of $55 million in the third quarter of 2021. The decrease in net loss was due to higher revenues and corresponding expense leverage partially offset by a decrease in gross profit due to an increase in unrealized fair value gain on growth of biological assets.
Adjusted EBITDA was $84 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $71 million for the third quarter of 2021. The year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by solid revenue growth, along with an improvement in gross profit before the impact of biological assets combined with operating expense leverage. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin reflects an increase in gross margin before the impact of biological assets due to a higher mix of sales from higher margin retails sales and SG&A leverage on the higher sales base.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had $198 million of cash and $599 million of outstanding debt net of unamortized debt discounts. Approximately $433 million of the outstanding debt, net of unamortized debt discounts, are senior secured notes which bear a fixed interest rate of 8.00% per annum and are not due until December 2026.
During the first nine months of 2022, Curaleaf invested $99 million net in capital expenditures mostly attributable to cultivation, processing, and retail sites development activities. The Company expects to invest approximately $125 million in capital expenditures for the full year 2022.
Shares Outstanding
As of September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022, the Company's weighted average subordinate voting shares outstanding amounted to 709,802,875 and 709,434,324 shares, respectively.
As of September 30, 2022 and June 30, 2022, the Company's issued and outstanding subordinate voting shares plus multiple voting shares amounted to 710,715,124 and 710,136,421 shares, respectively.
Other
As disclosed in the Company's Consolidated Annual Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company made an immaterial restatement to the initial purchase accounting for the Select acquisition. Adjustments have been made to the comparative period financial statements presented herein, which reflect a decrease in amortization expense, as applicable. The net impact of the adjustment on the Company's Interim Consolidated Statements of Profits and Losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, was a positive $2.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively, to Net loss attributable to Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Non-IFRS Financial and Performance Measures
Curaleaf reports its financial results in accordance with IFRS and uses a number of financial measures and ratios when assessing its results and measuring overall performance. Some of these financial measures and ratios are not calculated in accordance with IFRS. National Instrument 52-112 respecting Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures Disclosure prescribes disclosure requirements that apply to the following types of measures used by Curaleaf: (i) non-IFRS financial measures; (ii) non-IFRS ratios; (iii) total of segments measures; (iv) capital management measures; and (v) supplemental financial measures. Curaleaf refers in this earning release to certain Non-IFRS financial measures and ratios such as "Adjusted EBITDA", and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin". Management believes that these non-IFRS and other financial measures provide useful information to investors regarding Curaleaf's financial condition and results of operations. These measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These measures are presented as supplemental information and in addition to the financial measures and ratios that are calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS.
"Adjusted EBITDA" is defined by Curaleaf as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization less share-based compensation expense and other add-backs related to business development, acquisition, financing and reorganization costs. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA provides improved continuity with respect to the comparison of our operating performance over a period of time.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" is a percentage representing the Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenue. We use Adjusted EBITDA Margin to facilitate a comparison of our operating performance on a consistent basis from period to period and to provide for a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business.
Curaleaf considers these measures to be an important indicator of the financial strength and performance of our business. We believe the adjusted results presented provide relevant and useful information for investors because they clarify our actual operating performance, make it easier to compare our results with those of other companies and allow investors to review performance in the same way as our management. Since these measures are not calculated in accordance with IFRS, they should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, our reported results as indicators of our performance, and they may not be comparable to similarly named measures from other companies. The table provided in this press release contained in the section "Adjusted EBITDA" (pg. 4) provides reconciliations of Non-IFRS measures to the most directly comparable IFRS measures.
About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CSE: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to improve lives by providing clarity around cannabis and confidence around consumption. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. In the United States, Curaleaf currently operates in 22 states with 142 dispensaries, 26 cultivation sites, and employs approximately 6,000 team members. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF. For more information, please visit https://ir.curaleaf.com.
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- Guidelines for battery-pack coolant-system tests set by INFICON
- More stringent leak-detection standards for battery coolant systems needed
DETROIT, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid detection of coolant-system leaks is now available for lithium-ion battery packs typically used in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, according to researchers at INFICON, a leading supplier of automotive leak-detection systems.
Research conducted by INFICON shows that tracer-gas tests can help protect battery packs from potentially harmful coolant leaks. Company scientists have shown that standard industry tests need to be improved to help prevent fluid from entering battery-pack coolant circuits under typical operating pressures.
Temperatures in coolant circuits using water-glycol mixtures also increase during operation, which decreases viscosity and increases potential leak rates. In addition, the composition of battery packs, typically plastic, steel or aluminum, can affect leak rates through undiscovered leak channels.
Although current industry standards are useful for leak testing components under atmospheric conditions, industry guidelines have not been established for measuring leak rates for glycol- and refrigerant-based systems used in electric, hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, according to Dr. Daniel Wetzig, head of leak-detection research at INFICON.
"More stringent leak-detection tests for electric-vehicle battery packs will further ensure quality, safety and performance during a battery pack's life," Dr. Wetzig says. "Even minute holes can cause coolant leaks which in severe cases can short-circuit the electrical system or cause a fire."
INFICON's research findings are detailed in a 2022 SAE International paper entitled "Proposed Standards and Methods for Leak Testing Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Using Glycol-based Coolant with Empirically Derived Rejection Limits." Dr. Wetzig co-authored the paper with Marc Blaufuss, an INFICON application engineer for leak-detection tools.
Lab tests conducted last year at INFICON's facilities in Cologne, Germany, established that to safely protect against cooling-system leaks, specified leak rates need to be much lower than currently required. INFICON's testing also determined that lower rates could be detected by tracer-gas testing with a high degree of confidence.
INFICON scientists used glass capillaries to simulate leak channels of various diameters. They also tested with various channel lengths and inlet-outlet pressures to confirm leak rates for capillaries with a diameter of 5-30 microns -- barely larger than the diameter of a strand of spider web.
The INFICON tests used a variety of pressures to simulate typical battery-pack operation. Leak rates for coolant penetration through well-defined openings were correlated to helium leak rates by measuring gas flow through the same openings with a helium leak detector.
The company's research confirms that gas-based test methods can be used to accurately detect potential leak channels in battery packs using a variety of housing materials, whether the cooling fluid is water or a water-glycol mixture and under a variety of temperatures and pressures. Similar tests also are effective for leak testing cooling channels in fuel-cell stacks.
INFICON offers a variety of gas-based leak-detection systems, including industry-first mass-spectrometer technology that enables testing of all types of lithium-ion battery cells and battery packs whether "dry" or filled with electrolytes. Gas-based systems provide quantifiable and repeatable results with extremely high sensitivity rates.
Laboratory tests demonstrate the accuracy and effectiveness of INFICON's gas-based leak-detection systems, according to Thomas Parker, the company's North American automotive sales manager. He notes that INFICON customers already are conducting validation tests for gas-based leak-detection systems on production lines.
"Our research and customer studies provide hard data and scientific proof that gas-based leak detection is needed to ensure safety, lower warranty costs and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction," Parker adds. "Using INFICON equipment with such high sensitivity rates will ensure batteries and their assembled packs operate as intended, help increase consumer confidence in EVs and drive growth in coming years."
A print or digital copy of INFICON's SAE Paper (2022-01-0716) is available from SAE for $33. There is an 18 percent discount for SAE members.
ABOUT INFICON
INFICON is one of the world's leading developers, producers and suppliers of instruments and devices for leak detection in air conditioning, refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. The company has manufacturing facilities in Europe, China and the United States, as well as sales and service offices throughout the world. More information about INFICON automotive technology is available online at www.inficonautomotive.com.
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The Yankees had to scratch Luis Severino before Thursday’s series finale against the Rays at Yankee Stadium, because of illness. Clarke Schmidt got the call to make the emergency spot start.
Severino had chills and a fever Wednesday night. The Bombers went for more extensive testing and put him on the COVID injured list before the game.
“He’s just on the list now. Last night, he got sick, had a fever, chills and all that. Doing a lot better today,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “I think his original rapid stuff was negative but we’ll have a better idea probably sometime tonight what the testing says.”
Schmidt found out Thursday afternoon that he would be starting.
“We started playing with it a little bit last night if [Severino] wasn’t able to go, which way did we want to go and we kind of settled on Clarke. But I actually didn’t tell him last night, I just didn’t want to mess with anything, especially since we didn’t know anything for sure yet,” Boone said. “So I gave him a call early this afternoon and let him know. He’s ready to roll and fired up. I just feel like he’s the right guy to get things off for us.”
The 26-year-old right-hander has made 11 appearances out of the bullpen this season, pitching to a 3.26 ERA. He’s struck out 15 and walked 10 in 19.1 innings pitched.
“I think Clark’s made huge steps this year. The strike-throwing has gotten significantly better. The stuff is there,” Boone said. “His sliders become a weapon for him. He’s gotten a good sinker, the four-seamer and the big curveball. But the sliders become a real factor for him this year.
“He continues to get better as a strike-thrower and for the most part, pitched really, really well for us and in some big spots. So excited to see him going out there. … Hopefully, he can get us potentially a time through the lineup or whatever. And we’ll see where we are.”
The Yankees are hopeful that Severino will not have to miss long, because they are already in a stretch that will test their bullpen. They called up Ryan Weber Thursday to give them cover for Schmidt’s spot.
“You gotta get a little more creative. We’re in a stretch right now where we don’t have a day off for a while. So you got to be mindful of that and get a little creative and, obviously, we’re going to play tomorrow and the next day and the next day. So you gotta keep those things in mind,” Boone said. “So you got to piece it together a little bit tonight, which will be a little more challenging, but also feel great about where we’re at as a team and as a pitching staff that we’re equipped to go out and not only handle it but still handle it with a lot of expectations.”
HEADING OUT
Domingo German, who began the season on the injured list with right shoulder impingement syndrome, came through his three-inning live batting practice fine on Wednesday and is ready to begin his rehab assignment, Boone said.
The Yankees seem to be stretching German out so that he can make some spot starts, but could also be a bulk-innings guy out of the bullpen.
HOME SWEET HOME
The Yankees were going for their 14th straight win at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night. The Bombers are 28-7 at home this season, the best in the big leagues.
“We’re playing well wherever we are. So it’s great that we have played well here. I think we’ve certainly had a home-field advantage. I think the ballpark plays to our favor and our strengths. I know our guys love playing here,” Boone said. “I think coupled with it being the Yankees and Yankee Stadium, there’s always that energy and that feeling of walking into this place. But I think when we were playing the way we are, we’ve gotten off to the start we have, it does feel like the energy is even greater this year, you know, especially coming off in 2020 where there’s no fans and 2021 where they’re slowly back integrated into it.
“And now the start we’ve gotten on to it feels like the fans have played a big role. And that’s been fun to be here playing in the kind of games we have and you felt the crowd here. And that’s been pretty cool.”
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The Temple Literacy Council is about to hold a big celebration next month. Actually, it’s more of a “Spellabration.”
“Spellabration for Literacy” is the Council’s first adult and corporate spelling bee, a fund-raiser for the organization that helps local residents improve their reading skills and command of the English language.
The event will start at 10 a.m. April 15 at the Temple Civic Theatre.
“The Temple Literacy Council continues to be a leader in changing lives through literacy in our community,” said Don Stiles, director of the group. “Since 2018, the Literacy Council’s volunteer tutors and staff have given more that 4,000 hours of individualized instruction to 190 low literacy adults.”
“These students continue to work hard to improve their lives through employment and education,” Stiles said.
Spellabration will be open to teams of two, but if you don’t have a partner, the Literacy Council will help find one. The cost of entering the competition is $250 per team, Stiles said. Various levels of sponsorship are also available.
“We look forward to your sponsorship in helping people who want to change their lives through literacy,” he said. “Together, we will continue to build stronger families and a more skilled workforce for our community.”
Proceeds from the bee will be used to purchase books, supplies and pay Internet and phone expenses, Stiles said. Winners will receive trophies.
Stiles pointed out that reading a good book, surfing the Internet and scanning social media posts are a way of life from many local residents. But, for some, just reading the instructions on a frozen pizza box can be a challenge.
“We teach adults who need help learning to read, and we also help non-English speaking residents learn a second language,” Stiles said. “We recruit volunteers — many are retired teachers — and match them with students.”
The Temple Literacy Council has operated as a non-profit in the community since 1988, and it is fueled by generous donations of money and time by individuals, businesses and civic organizations.
“We do an assessment of adults and determine where they are in their reading development,” he said. “Many are just learning English and some are English speaking but never learned to read as a kid. Perhaps they grew up on a farm and were busy working the fields. There are many reasons for not learning to read.”
Like everything else, efforts to help people learn to read were hindered by COVID-19.
“Before the pandemic, we had about 50 students every month,” Stiles said. “Right now, we have a lot fewer. We know the need is still there, and this is a good time to get help. We don’t have a great number of people waiting for services.”
“We know they are out there but have been slowed in seeking help because of the pandemic,” he said. “Also, there’s a stigma attached to not knowing how to read — many are embarrassed.”
“But, we do have people coming back,” he said. “Our office is on the third floor of Temple Public Library (Suite 323) and we have two rooms there to do tutoring. We also have access to study rooms on the second floor.”
Once a person has been evaluated and their reading level determined, they are matched with a volunteer and attend sessions at least once or twice a week.
“We use books that have been developed for adults who can’t read,” Stiles said. “These aren’t children’s books — they are designed for adults who are at a low reading level.”
“We have found that there are very few people who can’t read anything,” he said. “Most just need improvement — sometimes a lot of improvement. We work to get that done.”
Snell said many non English speaking clients are quite fluent in their native language but struggle with English.
“Many are well educated, they just need help with the new language,” he said. “Many are from Mexico, Venezuela or other Latin countries, but we see people from all over the world. People are coming to Bell County from Asia and Africa, too. Fort Hood has brought in many Koreans who need help with English.”
In addition to helping people learn reading skills, Temple Literacy Council also helps prepare non Americans for the citizenship test.
“We don’t conduct citizenship classes, but we do offer one-on-one tutoring,” he said. “Candidates for citizenship have to be prepared to answer 100 questions about US government, geography and history. It’s multiple choice, and a computer selects 10 of the 100 questions so you really need to know them all. The test includes simple sentences, so they have to be able to read and write. We help with that.”
“Primarily, what we do is help adults who need to improve basic reading and writing skills in English and people who are learning English as a second language,” Stiles said. “More than half of our clients don’t speak English as their primary language.”
For more information about Temple Literacy Council, to register for help or to volunteer, contact Stiles at 254-774-7323 or 254-541-0684. All services are free.
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150 migrants moved from overcrowded Dutch asylum center
TER APEL, Netherlands (AP) — Authorities have moved 150 migrants from an overcrowded asylum-seekers center in the northeastern Netherlands to two sports halls in a central city, alleviating the suffering of some of the people who have been camped in the open air in sweltering summer temperatures. The city of Apeldoorn announced Thursday night that it had provided short-term accommodation to ease the crisis and that the asylum-seekers would move on after four days to another location. Hundreds of migrants have been sleeping outdoors in squalid conditions just outside the small village of Ter Apel because the asylum center there is too full to house them, drawing comparisons to overcrowded migrant camps on Greek islands. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/26/150-migrants-moved-from-overcrowded-dutch-asylum-center/ | 2022-08-26 09:42:09 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/2022/08/26/150-migrants-moved-from-overcrowded-dutch-asylum-center/ |
A look at what’s happening around the majors on Saturday:
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Dansby Swanson and the Braves will try for their 10th straight win when they host Pittsburgh. Atlanta already is on the longest winning streak in the National League this season.
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies go for their ninth win in a row when they face Arizona. Philadelphia is 7-0 under interim manager Rob Thomson – he is the first manager to win his first seven games since Joe Morgan won 12 straight with the Boston Red Sox in 1988.
The Athletics, meanwhile, have lost 10 in a row after Cleveland rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth for a 3-2 victory.
The A’s are struck in their first double-digit skid since 2011 and have been outscored 60-20 during the streak. Oakland has the worst record in the American League at 20-40.
CLINT CUT
The up-and-down career of Clint Frazier took another turn when he was cut by the Chicago Cubs.
The 27-year-old outfielder was designated for assignment in a surprise decision by the team. He was at Yankee Stadium on Friday afternoon for the start of the Chicago-New York series and his Cubs uniform was hanging in his locker.
”He was upset. Emotional, would be a good word,” manager David Ross said. ”I think he likes it here a lot. I think he believes in his baseball skills, which we do, too. But it’s just one of those really tough decisions we have to make sometimes.”
The 27-year-old Frazier, once a highly rated prospect, was given only 37 at-bats by the Cubs following his rocky tenure with the Yankees. Signed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract, he was batting .216 with three doubles, one RBI and a stolen base in 19 games. He missed more than a month because of an appendectomy.
The Cubs has seven days to trade, release or send him outright to the minors if he clears waivers.
SURGERY SETBACKS
Tampa Bay reliever Andrew Kittredge and Detroit starter Casey Mize are both headed for Tommy John surgery.
Kittredge, an All-Star last season, is the latest Rays reliever to be sidelined. He joined Nick Anderson, J.T. Chargois, Pete Fairbanks and J.P. Feyereisen as key late-inning options who are currently on the injured list.
The 32-year-old righty had just returned five days ago from a 17-game absence due to lower back tightness. He has five saves in eight attempts and a 3.15 ERA in 17 games.
Mize, the No. 1 pick in the June 2018 draft, has a 7-13 record with a 4.29 ERA in 39 big league appearances, all of them starts for the Tigers. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list with a right elbow sprain since April 15 after making two starts this season.
OTTO A NO GO
Rangers rookie Glenn Otto has been put on the COVID-19-related injured list, putting his run of successful starts on pause.
The 26-year-old righty had been scheduled to pitch Friday night against the White Sox in Chicago.
Otto is 4-2 with 4.24 ERA in eight starts. He has won his last three starts with a 2.25 ERA in the span.
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Family reacts to arrest in connection to shooting death of Ajike ‘AJ’ Owens
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - The family of Ajike ‘AJ’ Owens held a press conference to respond to the arrest of the alleged shooter after a protest was held demanding charges be filed.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detective Ryan Stith arrested Susan Lorincz, 58, and questioned her Tuesday night.
“We are thankful to Sheriff Woods for the arrest last night. It brought great relief to Pamela Dias and the family,” said civil rights Attorney Ben Crump. “I want to say thank you to the young people from Ocala and across the country.”
Owens was found in front of Lorincz’s apartment on June 2 suffering from a gunshot wound.
Sheriff Billy Woods commented on the arrest, thanking his detectives for their work in the investigation.
“Ms. Lorincz’s fate is now in the hands of the judicial system which I trust will deliver justice in due course,” Woods said.
Lorincz was charged with manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery, and two counts of assault.
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Deputies said Lorincz would not attend first appearance on Wednesday because she must undergo testing to be medically cleared to be placed in a cell. They said her first appearance will be scheduled for Thursday, attending via video call from the Marion County Jail.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Domantas Sabonis scored 21 points and the Sacramento Kings overcame another big performance by Donovan Mitchell to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-120 on Wednesday night.
“Different nights it’s different things,” Mitchell said.
Harrison Barnes had a season-high 19 points for Sacramento. He had zero points in the Kings’ loss to Golden State on Monday.
“I have confidence in myself,” Barnes said. “I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs ... although some nights are good, some nights are not. I don’t think it’s changed how my spirit is.”
De’Aaron Fox added 15 points and eight assists for the Kings. He was subbed out with 8:44 left in the fourth quarter but returned for the final two minutes.
Trey Lyles had 16 points, including four 3-pointers, off the Sacramento bench. Malik Monk added 14 points.
Keegan Murray also had 14 points. The 22-year-old rookie from Iowa had not scored in double-digits in the Kings’ last three games.
Mitchell also had five rebounds and four assists.
Caris LeVert had 21 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Jarrett Allen had 20 points and seven rebounds for Cleveland.
“A lot of it is communication,” LeVert said “Tonight was (spent) a lot of transition. Sacramento is a fast team.”
The Kings never trailed and led by as many as 15 until Cleveland took its first lead with 9:13 left in the fourth on a basket by Kevin Love. He had nine points and eight rebounds.
“We ran the same play down the stretch at least 15 times,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “Great team effort, the staff was great across the board, and the fans were fantastic tonight. … We’re all learning and growing together.”
Cavaliers guard Darius Garland had six points, his second-lowest scoring performance since scoring four points in a season-opening loss to Toronto.
“He had a rough night,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “We all know what Darius is capable of … shots weren’t going for him. He was battling to try and figure it out.”
BICKERSTAFF PRAISES BROWN
Brown worked under Bickerstaff’s father, Bernie, as a video coordinator.
“It’s awesome (he’s a head coach) because I have known Mike since I was 13,” Bickerstaff said. “He worked for my dad as a video coordinator when I was growing up. There’s no better person than Mike Brown. You don’t find people (like that) in our business.”
TIP-INS
Cavaliers: LeVert was given a technical foul with 3:26 left in the second quarter. ... Mitchell has scored 30 points or more in eight of 10 games. ... Cleveland had 64 points in the paint. Sacramento had only 40.
Kings: Luke Walton returned to Sacramento for the first time as an assistant coach for the Cavaliers. Walton coached the Kings for two full seasons before being fired after 17 games last season. … Sacramento ranked 29th in the NBA in free throw percentage coming into Wednesday. They shot 30 of 35.
UP NEXT
Cavaliers: In San Francisco to play the Warriors on Friday.
Kings: Travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers on Friday.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Stewart Cink doesn’t care that he turned 50 last month. He’ll do anything to play in the U.S. Open, even if that means going 36 holes against some kids who weren’t even born when he played his first one 27 years ago.
Cink got a pep talk from his wife Monday to keep patient, and he ran off five birdies over six holes at Brookside Golf & Country Club to become one of 11 players to earn spots out of the Columbus, Ohio, qualifier.
“I just love playing in majors,” said Cink, a former British Open champion. “I’m a one-trick pony, and you can’t be a one-trick pony if you can’t do your trick. I’ll keep trying to qualify forever.”
Cink was among 45 players trying to qualify for the U.S. Open, to be played June 15-18 at Los Angeles Country Club. Roughly 45% of the 156-man field have to qualify.
Columbus was among 10 final qualifying sites from California to Canada, from New Jersey to Florida, some of them requiring sudden-death playoffs to see who gets in.
Columbus had the most PGA Tour players because of the Memorial Tournament that finished on Sunday. Viktor Hovland already is exempt for the U.S. Open. He still showed up at qualifying to caddie 36 holes for former Oklahoma State roommate Zach Bauchou, who didn’t make it.
The medalist was Olin Browne Jr., the son of PGA Tour winner Olin Browne, and the connection to qualifying was what makes this long day so appealing.
It was in 2005 when the father shot 73 over the first 18 holes and contemplated withdrawing because he was so far behind. Browne changed his mind thinking, “How can you quit at something and then tell your kids you can’t quit.”
He shot 59 that day and two weeks later was in the penultimate group at Pinehurst No. 2. The son remembers that moment well.
“He called me up on the phone. I said, ‘How did it go?’” Olin Browne Jr. said. “He said, ‘Oh, I shot 69.’ And I was like, ‘Sorry you missed.’ He said, ‘No, no. I shot 59.’ I misunderstood him. It’s a vivid memory. I remember hollering at him in the car on the drive home.”
And now it’s the son’s turn, and the father couldn’t be more proud.
“It’s gratifying that he’s been able to do something that makes him feel like all the work has been worth it,” the father said. “It’s the national championship and it’s a big deal. Qualifying is something those of us who weren’t consistent stars on tour had to face on a yearly basis.”
Browne Jr. had rounds of 66 (The Lakes) and 67 (Brookside) to lead 11 qualifiers, the most of any of the 10 final qualifying sites.
Others to advance out of Columbus were Davis Thompson, Eric Cole, Nico Echavarria, Corey Pereira, Luke List, Patrick Rodgers, Kevin Streelman, Nick Dunlap and David Nyfall. The last three were in a four-man playoff. The odd man out was former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover, and it was a painful to watch.
Glover shot 9-under 63 with a three-putt on the final hole at The Lakes. But he struggled to a 73 at Brookside. In the third playoff hole, Glover missed a 2-foot par putt and was eliminated. He recently switched to a long putter, hopeful it would cure what he described as the yips.
Four players with LIV Golf made it through in playoffs — Sebastian Munoz made it out of the Maryland qualifier, while Carlos Ortiz advanced through Florida, both in playoffs. David Puig shot 64 to grab one of five spots in Los Angeles. Last month, Sergio Garcia advanced through a qualifier in Texas.
Florida senior Fred Biondi gave up his exemption for winning the NCAA title, saying he was going to turn pro. That spot went to the first alternate from the England qualifier, Jordan Gumberg, based on a USGA formula for distributing spots.
In other qualifiers:
— In the second Ohio qualifier, Taylor Pendrith and Nick Hardy were among four PGA Tour players to advance. The fifth spot came down to a playoff that Alex Schaake won over Max Moldovan in a playoff that lasted nine holes and ended with Schaake’s 3-foot birdie putt in the dark.
— In Los Angeles, UCLA sophomore Omar Morales led five qualifiers, with two spots to be decided in a 3-for-2 playoff Tuesday morning at Hillcrest Country Club. The playoff is among Charley Hoffman, Preston Summerhays and Josh Anderson.
— In Toronto, the qualifier held before the Canadian Open, Ryan Gerard led three qualifiers. Gerard has played well enough this year to earn special temporary membership on the PGA Tour. The other two were Vincent Normann and Ryan Armour. Among those missing was Michael Block, the California club pro who tied for 15th in the PGA Championship.
— In Florida, Ortiz won a 3-for-1 playoff for the last spot over Wesley Bryan and Luis Gagne. The other two qualifiers were Austen Truslow and Brendan Valdes.
— In Georgia, former NCAA champion Gordon Sargent of Vanderbilt led three qualifiers.
— In North Carolina, Yuto Katsuragawa of Japan led five qualifiers. Among those missing out were North Carolina native Harold Varner III.
— In New Jersey, former U.S. Junior Amateur champion Michael Thorbjornsen led four qualifiers. Thorbjornsen, who just finished his junior year at Stanford, will be playing his third U.S. Open.
— In Maryland, Munoz made a 25-foot putt in a 4-for-2 playoff to join four other qualifiers. Among those who lost in the playoff was Ben Kohles, who leads the Korn Ferry Tour points list.
— In Washington state, Jesse Schutte and Alexander Yang shared medalist honors and earned the two spots available.
After the Los Angeles playoff, the U.S. Open field will be 150 players. The USGA is reserving six spots for players who will move into the top 60 on Sunday — such as Adam Schenk — and if the Canadian Open winner gets his second PGA Tour win since the last U.S. Open.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Spectators at Disneyland's popular "Fantasmic!" show got a shock this weekend when the feature's fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.
No injuries were reported following the blaze Saturday night at the Southern California theme park, the Anaheim Fire Department said.
Ryan Laux, a frequent Disneyland visitor, said fire has always been a part of the "Fantasmic!" presentation. But he said he knew something had gone awry when flames didn't come from where they usually do.
"The head started going on fire instead of the fire projecting out," said Laux, who lives in Los Angeles and captured the blaze on video.
The show was stopped almost immediately, "and then right after that, the dragon started catching fire and the whole body was up in flames," he told The Associated Press on Sunday.
The show takes place twice nightly near the park's famous Tom Sawyer Island. The climax features Mickey Mouse battling a giant dragon named Maleficent.
Laux said Mickey vanished from the stage as soon as the dragon's head became engulfed in flames.
The extent of the damage wasn't immediately known.
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A bill introduced in the Idaho House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee on Tuesday would make it illegal to provide Idaho minors with medical treatments for gender dysphoria.
Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, presented the legislation to the committee, which he chairs. It would broaden existing “female genital mutilation” laws to include hormone therapy and surgical treatments for transgender Idahoans under 18, making it a felony to provide such medical care, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
The ban on gender-confirmation health care would apply regardless of whether a parent gives consent for the treatments.
“There are a small number of children who suffer genuinely from gender dysphoria,” Skaug told the committee. “… That’s a genuine mental issue that needs to be dealt with, and should still be dealt with, but not by cutting off healthy body parts.”
Gender dysphoria is long-term discomfort associated with a person’s gender identity not matching the sex they were assigned at birth. It may begin in childhood or adolescence, and the discomfort can worsen as the person goes through puberty.
The recommended treatments for patients with gender dysphoria may include surgery, hormone therapy or “puberty blockers” — which temporarily suppress the physical changes of puberty, such as the growth of facial hair and breasts.
Existing state and federal laws make female genital mutilation a crime. Those laws prohibit the practice of removing the clitoris or other parts of the vulva, which is a ritual in some cultures or faiths.
Idaho’s law against female genital mutilation does not apply when the procedure is “(n)ecessary to the health of the person on whom it is performed and is performed by a person licensed in the place of its performance as a medical practitioner.” This bill would change that.
Legislators in other states have introduced and passed similar bills, and lawsuits followed from parents of transgender children, the federal government and others. Courts have temporarily blocked several states from enforcing these laws and policies.
Skaug acknowledged that there are “mixed results in the courts right now on this across the country.”
Skaug introduced similar legislation last year, during the 2022 legislative session. That bill passed through the Idaho House State Affairs Committee and was approved by the House with a vote of 55-13. It failed to get a hearing in the Idaho Senate.
The bill must receive a full public hearing before it can advance.
Rep. Chris Mathias, D-Boise, said he hopes that, in such a hearing, Skaug can show that the bill would benefit transgender minors in Idaho.
“I know that when we talk about this, the magnitude of the perceived problem is presented as if what we are talking about is quite common,” Mathias said. “Unlike last year, this year, I would really like to hear from an Idahoan who has had (gender-affirming hormone or surgical care) and regrets it and would be, or would have been, a beneficiary of this law had it been in place. Last year, we only heard from people out of state; I want to hear from someone who lives here, has lived here, and plans on living here, to hear how this would impact them.”
Mathias also suggested that the legislation is counterproductive to Idaho’s efforts to recruit and keep medical providers. Idaho has long ranked last in the U.S. for the number of providers per capita.
“When we’re making investments in the creation of (medical residencies to attract and train doctors), which is what we are doing — which is what we should be doing — we have to realize that when we criminalize standards-of-care practices … that we undermine the perceived value of these residencies,” he said. “So, while we’re making expenditures to get doctors here, we’re also doing things like this that undermine that investment, and that’s a balance that we have to strike. So I would ask you to think about that as we’re preparing for the hearing.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/medical-care-for-teens-with-gender-dysphoria-would-be-a-felony-under-idaho-legislation/article_2f59c82c-a3f9-11ed-8a1b-af6eb9ef9e7f.html | 2023-02-03 20:05:39 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/medical-care-for-teens-with-gender-dysphoria-would-be-a-felony-under-idaho-legislation/article_2f59c82c-a3f9-11ed-8a1b-af6eb9ef9e7f.html |
SAGINAW, Mich. — Two people were killed and at least 15 others were injured during a shooting incident early Saturday morning at a large street party in Saginaw, Michigan.
In a news release, the Michigan State Police Department said it received multiple 911 calls about people shooting into a crowd around midnight Saturday. The crowd was gathered for a large street party near Fourth and Johnson streets in Saginaw. The party was reportedly promoted on social media.
Preliminary information found that a fight broke out between people attending the party that led to the shooting, police say. Other people in the crowd then began shooting into the crowd, hitting multiple people. Many people were injured trying to flee the area by getting hit by cars.
Police say that about 15 people were injured either by getting shot or hit by a car, according to WNEM. Around three people were believed to have been hit by the car and 12 were shot.
Police say two people were killed -- a 19-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman. All victims were taken to the hospital. The current condition of the other victims has not been released.
There are so suspects in custody, according to police.
There is no threat to the public, police say according to WNEM.
The names of the victims have not been released.
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) announced the appointment of Nicole S. Arnaboldi to its board of directors.
"We're extremely pleased to welcome Nicole to the NextEra Energy board," said John Ketchum, chairman, president and chief executive officer of NextEra Energy. "Nicole brings to our board a wealth of finance and business expertise, along with a proven track record as an experienced leader and strategist in investment banking and private equity for more than three decades. We look forward to benefitting from her valuable insight and counsel as we continue to grow NextEra Energy and position the company to lead the decarbonization of the U.S. economy."
Ms. Arnaboldi has been a partner at Oak Hill Capital Management since 2021. She was previously the vice chairman of Credit Suisse Asset Management and a managing director of Credit Suisse Securities Corp. from 2000 to 2019. Prior to her roles at Credit Suisse, Ms. Arnaboldi served as a managing director of its predecessor, Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette (DLJ), in the firm's venture capital group from 1985 to 1992 and then in its private equity group, where she became a managing director in 1996.
Ms. Arnaboldi holds a law degree from Harvard Law School, a Master of Business Administration degree from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College.
NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.8 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire and Wisconsin. NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune's 2022 list of "World's Most Admired Companies," recognized on Fortune's 2021 list of companies that "Change the World" and received the S&P Global Platts 2020 Energy Transition Award for leadership in environmental, social and governance. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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(KTLA) – As temperatures warm, fast-food giant Wendy’s announced Tuesday that it’s bringing back a fan-favorite Frosty flavor and adding new items to its menus nationwide.
The Strawberry Frosty will join the Chocolate Frosty on menus for a limited time, the company announced. The flavor debuted last year and quickly became a fan favorite.
“The sweet and real strawberry puree we use delivers the refreshing taste of summer in every spoonful. After the response we saw last year, we knew it was something that deserved to reclaim its place on this summer’s menu,” John Li, the vice president of culinary innovation at Wendy’s, said in a statement.
The fast-food chain isn’t known to debut new Frosty flavors often since its introduction in 1969, only offering chocolate until introducing the vanilla frosty in 2006, Mashed reported.
The chain has introduced other experimental flavors, like the Twisted Frosty or Frosty Parfait, over the years, but most didn’t remain on the menu for too long.
Joining the Strawberry Frosty on menus this summer will be the Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich and Ghost Pepper Fries to satisfy “spicy seekers,” Wendy’s said. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/wendys-bringing-back-fan-favorite-frosty-flavor-adding-new-menu-items/ | 2023-05-03 12:03:50 | 1 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/wendys-bringing-back-fan-favorite-frosty-flavor-adding-new-menu-items/ |
SEATTLE (AP)Keion Brooks scored 22 points and Noah Williams scored 18 points and Washington led most of the way following a sluggish start to beat Arizona State 69-66 in overtime Thursday night.
Frankie Collins missed two late 3-point attempts for the chance to tie it.
Williams started overtime with a jump shot and a pair of foul shots wrapped around Brooks’ 3-pointer and the Huskies led all the way in overtime.
Arizona State freshman Austin Nunez made three foul shots with 0.6 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 54 after getting fouled by Brooks on a 3 attempt to tie it.
The Sun Devils built a 12-0 lead in a little more than the first five minutes before the Huskies unloaded outscoring Arizona State 20-4 in an almost 10-minute stretch. Cole Bajema made three 3s in a five-possession stretch for the Huskies for a 20-16 lead with 4:47 before halftime and Washington never trailed again.
Washington (13-9, 5-6 Pac-12) continued the offensive onslaught outscoring Arizona State 12-4 and led 32-20 at intermission.
Bajema scored 11 points for Washington, Keyon Menifield 10 and Braxton Meah had 11 rebounds.
Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored a season-high 26 points for the Sun Devils and Collins 15.
Washington has won four of five following a five-game losing streak. The Sun Devils have lost three straight following a four-game win streak.
Arizona State (15-7, 7-4) travels to Washington State to play the Cougars on Saturday. Washington hosts No. 6 Arizona on Saturday.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Start your engines! From Thursday, February 16 to Sunday, February 19, the Syracuse Auto Expo will return to the Oncenter.
Sponsored by SADA, the 114th Auto Expo will feature hundreds of vehicles throughout two buildings and three floors totaling 135,000 square feet inside the Oncenter. Check out the latest technology, efficiency, safety, comfort and styles that the vehicles in the show have to offer.
For the sixth time, the Toyota Drive Center wants you to experience some of their most popular vehicles. New this year, they are bringing all hybrid vehicles for licensed drivers to test drive! The vehicles include the Tundra Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna AWD, and Sequoia.
To encourage pet adoptions, Subaru of America is partnering up with local shelters again this year during the show. Subaru has donated over $28 million to the ASPCA as its largest corporate sponsor and impacted the lives of over 250,000 pets nationwide. At the auto show, Subaru encourages everyone to visit their exhibit and consider adopting a pet. If you aren’t looking to adopt a pet, you can still make a donation to help pets in the community.
On Wednesday, February 15, the festivities will kick off with the 24th Annual Charity Preview. This event gives a first look at the show while raising money for 14 Central New York not-for-profit organizations at the same time. $4.3 million has been raised since the start of the “best party in town.”
The charities in this year’s preview include the following:
- AccessCNY
- Crouse Health Foundation
- David’s Refuge, Inc.
- Food Bank of Central New York
- Hospice of Central New York and Hospice of the Finger Lakes
- Huntington Family Centers, Inc
- LAUNCH
- Make-A-Wish Central New York
- Maureen’s Hope Foundation, Inc.
- Meals On Wheels of Syracuse, NY, Inc.
- Silver Fox Senior Social Club (dba Silver Fox Adult Day Centers)
- St. Camillus & Affiliate Integrity Home Care Services
- The Learning Place (formerly The Newland Center for Adult Learning & Literacy)
- YMCA of Central New York
The Syracuse Auto Show will open to the public on Thursday, February 16 and free admission is available to military personnel, veterans, and first responders.
Throughout the show, pianist Nancy James will perform in the upscale car area.
Sunday is Family Fun Day with an admission price of $20 for a family four-pack and Jackman’s twin magicians are bringing back their magic and fun balloon designs.
The show’s hours are the following:
- Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17: 3-8 p.m.
- Saturday, February 18: 12-8 p.m.
- Sunday, February 19: 12-5 p.m.
Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $3 for children ages six to 12 and free for children five and under.
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(NewsNation) — Fast food chain Taco John’s has been home to Taco Tuesday for 40 years, but now the company is abandoning its claim to the famous phrase. The company is also using the move to draw attention to a nonprofit organization that supports restaurant workers.
Since May, Taco John’s has been involved in a legal battle with rival chain Taco Bell, who challenged the company’s registration of the “Taco Tuesday” saying, which Taco John’s has held since 1989 (in every state except New Jersey). Taco Bell also enlisted the help of basketball star LeBron James, who previously tried to trademark “Taco Tuesday” himself.
“We’ve always prided ourselves on being the home of Taco Tuesday, but paying millions of dollars to lawyers to defend our mark just doesn’t feel like the right thing to do,” Jim Creel, the CEO of Taco John’s, said.
The company has also pledged to donate $40,000 to Children of Restaurant Employees, an organization that provides financial support to food service workers facing a health crisis or disaster.
The amount works out to $100 per Taco John’s location. The company challenged Taco Bell — its “litigious” competitor — to match the pledge, which would work out to about $720,000.
Taco John’s challenged LeBron James, too, to donate fees from his recent Taco Bell advertising campaign to the organization, and invited other fast food chains and local taco shops to take part in solidarity.
The median salary for fast-food workers is just shy of $28,000 per year as of 2022, data presented by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.
Taco John’s, based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, got its start as a food truck over 50 years ago. “Taco Tuesday,” according to Taco John’s, began with a franchisee in Minnesota coming up with “Taco Twosday” to promote two tacos for 99 cents on a slow day of the week.
The company also suggested that it will continue to use the Taco Tuesday phrase — without the registration symbol — in its promotions, including an in-app two-for-$2 taco deal to help customers celebrate “Taco Tuesday every day.”
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Until this year, India was one of the fastest-growing markets for crypto assets. Then in April the government began to tax crypto transactions and volumes on local exchanges collapsed. The government presented the tax move as an opportunity to formalize the asset class. It also made crypto trading prohibitively expensive. The decision comes amid a drumbeat of criticism of the industry by government officials and regulators. Some of the most withering attacks have come from India’s central bank as it prepares to launch a national digital currency that’s a potential competitor to crypto tokens such as Bitcoin and Ether.
1. What did the government do?
Since April 1, any gains on the transfer of crypto assets are taxed at 30%, a higher rate than in many other jurisdictions including the US and the UK. Trading losses can’t be offset against income, even from a different token. In July, the government added a further 1% tax -- to be deducted at source -- on digital-asset transfers worth over 10,000 rupees ($125) or on a combined 50,000 rupees of transactions over a single financial year.
2. What was the impact?
The 1% transaction tax known as TDS, seen as unique in the crypto industry, hurt market makers and high-frequency traders who accounted for a big chunk of trading volume. Trading on three exchanges -- ZebPay, WazirX and CoinDCX -- slumped by between 60% and 87% after the tax took effect, data from CoinGecko show. A typical high-frequency trader could see around 60% of their capital frozen for TDS payments after just 100 trades, according to Manhar Garegrat, former executive director of policy at crypto exchange CoinDCX.
3. What was the point of the move?
The collapse in crypto trading means the government is unlikely to reap much revenue from the new levies. What it does do is give state officials a way of tracking activity on many crypto platforms. Since many of the digital tokens have an element of anonymity, officials are concerned they could be used for terrorist-financing, fraud and other illicit activities. There’s also the risk that an unregulated environment could draw more domestic household savings toward the volatile assets, leaving savers vulnerable to a crash.
4. Was the tax decision unexpected?
Not really. India has had a hot-and-cold relationship with digital currencies. The government is keen to promote crypto’s distributed ledger technology, known as blockchain. However, in 2018, the Reserve Bank of India barred banks from holding crypto or facilitating crypto transactions. The Supreme Court struck that down in 2020, but the regulatory uncertainty has endured and Indian banks are still hesitant to work with crypto startups. Government officials and financial regulators continue to warn of crypto’s risks, with RBI Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar likening cryptocurrencies to Ponzi schemes and suggesting they should be banned. Finance Secretary T. V. Somanathan said India is treating crypto trading like earnings from gambling and speculation.
5. Did trading stop or just go elsewhere?
It’s hard to tell as there’s a lack of data. Local exchange WazirX said long-term crypto holders were still buying and selling, but that others were migrating to foreign trading platforms or dealing directly with one another over so-called decentralized exchanges to avoid the tax.
6. How big was crypto in India?
Investments in crypto in India grew from about $923 million in April 2020 to nearly $6.6 billion in May 2021, according to Chainalysis. The country’s population of 1.4 billion people skews young, with a growing, well-educated middle class. That, combined with a less-developed traditional financial system, led to the world’s second-highest crypto adoption rate behind Vietnam, Chainalysis data showed. By November last year, India had over 15 million registered crypto users with total assets worth $6 billion, the chairman of parliament’s finance committee said. By comparison, 34 million US adults are expected to own a crypto asset by the end of 2022, according to estimates from Insider Intelligence.
7. What’s the outlook?
While China has banned crypto transactions entirely, India is yet to introduce a bill defining digital assets and decide how to regulate them. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said any legislation can be effective only with international cooperation to prevent so-called regulatory arbitrage, whereby companies shop for the most lenient jurisdiction to do business. The uncertainty is sending a chill through the clusters of Indian startups developing products based on blockchains, from decentralized finance applications to nonfungible tokens. It’s also unclear how India’s digital rupee, due for launch in 2023, will impact the industry. RBI deputy governor Sankar said in June that central bank digital currencies could “kill whatever little case that could be for private cryptocurrencies.”
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A state lawmaker in Tennessee resigned suddenly for an ethics violation that became public Thursday, two weeks after he joined fellow Republicans in expelling two Black Democratic legislators for protesting in support of gun control on the state House floor.
Rep. Scotty Campbell, vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, violated the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy. The brief Ethics Subcommittee findings document from late March did not provide specifics and said no more information would be released.
Campbell’s resignation came hours after a Nashville TV station confronted him about sexual harassment allegations involving legislative interns.
Campbell declined to provide a detailed account of what happened. Asked by WTVF-TV on Thursday about the ethics panel’s decision, Campbell said, “I had consensual, adult conversations with two adults off property.”
“If I choose to talk to any intern in the future, it will be recorded,” Campbell said.
About six hours after the broadcaster questioned him, the Mountain City lawmaker issued his resignation effective immediately, according to a letter to fellow legislators.
WTVF-TV was first to report on the finding by the Ethics Subcommittee, which issued its decision in a document dated March 29 addressed to Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton.
“I can’t determine exactly when we saw it (the letter),” Sexton told reporters Thursday. “But, the determination was the subcommittee. The speaker has no role in putting out any kind of corrective action. That comes from the subcommittee.”
Campbell stayed in office following the ethics finding, and on April 6 voted to expel Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. They have since been reinstated. Campbell also voted to expel Democratic Rep. Gloria Johnson, who was spared expulsion by one vote.
Jones, Pearson and Johnson were targeted for expulsion for the March 30 protest at the front of the House floor in which hundreds of demonstrators packed the Capitol to call for passage of gun-control measures.
Johnson called Campbell’s ethics violation “horrendous” in a tweet Thursday afternoon.
“Yet if you talk without permission, you get expulsion resolutions,” she added.
Expulsions are extremely rare in Tennessee, and considered an extraordinary action. Republicans have faced scrutiny about how they have chosen to wield, or not wield, the power.
Campbell’s departure comes in the waning hours of a monthslong legislative session. GOP legislative leaders are trying to finish their work by the end of the week.
In 2019, lawmakers were under pressure to expel former Republican Rep. David Byrd after he faced accusations of sexual misconduct dating to when he was a high school basketball coach three decades ago.
At the time, Sexton said it was up to Byrd to decide whether he should continue in the Legislature.
“You have to balance the will of the voters and overturning the will of the voters,” Sexton told WPLN in 2019, noting the allegations dated from 30 years earlier.
Byrd decided not to run for reelection in 2022.
Former Democratic Rep. Rick Staples of Knoxville, meanwhile, resigned a leadership position in 2019 after the same ethics panel found he had violated the Legislature’s sexual harassment policy.
Often, expulsions have centered on a criminal conviction. Tennessee’s state law and Constitution disqualify convicted felons from holding public office.
State lawmakers last ousted a House member in 2016 when the chamber voted 70-to-2 remove Republican Rep. Jeremy Durham after an attorney general’s investigation detailed allegations of improper sexual contact with at least 22 women during his four years in office.
In 2017, a Republican House lawmaker resigned while facing allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a woman at a legislative event. Before he stepped down, then-Rep. Mark Lovell denied the allegations. Instead, he said the elected position was more demanding than he expected and he needed time for his business interests and family.
Meanwhile, former Republican Rep. Glen Casada became speaker in 2019 and resigned after months on the job, amid revelations that he and his then-chief of staff had exchanged sexually explicit text messages about women years earlier. But he remained in his seat and won reelection as a lawmaker in 2020, then didn’t seek reelection in 2022. The former chief of staff lost his legislative job in the texting scandal. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/tennessee-gop-lawmaker-resigns-after-ethics-panel-finding/ | 2023-04-21 20:23:39 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/tennessee-gop-lawmaker-resigns-after-ethics-panel-finding/ |
Crowds queue for queen’s coffin as Charles spends quiet day
LONDON (AP) - Thousands of mourners lined up through the night to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in Parliament’s Westminster Hall on Thursday, as King Charles III spent a day in private to reflect on his first week on the throne.
The queue to see the queen lying in state stretched for 2.6 miles (4.2 kilometers) Thursday morning, along the south bank of the River Thames and then over a bridge to Parliament. Thousands in the line didn’t mind the hours of waiting.
“I’m glad there was a queue because that gave us time to see what was ahead of us, prepared us and absorbed the whole atmosphere,” said health care professional Nimisha Maroo. “I wouldn’t have liked it if I’d had to just rush through.”
After a day of high ceremony and high emotion as the queen was borne in somber procession from Buckingham Palace, the king was spending the day in “private reflection” at his Highgrove residence in western England. Charles has had calls with U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron and is speaking to a host of world leaders — many of whom will come to London on Monday for the queen’s funeral.
Heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, will visit the royal family’s Sandringham estate in eastern England to see some of the tributes left by well-wishers.
On Wednesday the queen left Buckingham Palace for the last time, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall.
Charles, his siblings and sons marched behind the coffin, which was topped by a wreath of white roses and her crown resting on a purple velvet pillow.
The military procession underscored Elizabeth’s seven decades as head of state as the national mourning process shifted to the grand boulevards and historic landmarks of the U.K. capital.
The 900-year-old Westminster Hall is now the focus of events, as the queen lies in state until Monday. Thousands have already paid their respects, filing past the casket draped with the royal standard and topped with a diamond-encrusted crown.
People old and young, dressed in dark suits or jeans and sneakers, walked in a steady stream through the historic hall, where Guy Fawkes and Charles I were tried, where kings and queens hosted magnificent medieval banquets, and where previous monarchs have lain in state.
After filing past the casket, most mourners paused to look back before going out through the hall’s great oak doors. Some wiped away tears; others bowed their heads or curtseyed. One sank onto a knee and blew a farewell kiss.
Keith Smart, an engineer and British Army veteran, wiped away tears as he left the hall. He had waited more than 10 hours for the chance to say his goodbye.
“Everybody in the crowd was impeccably behaved. There was no malice, everybody was friends. It was fantastic,” he said. “And then, to come into that room and see that, I just broke down inside. I didn’t bow — I knelt to the floor, on my knees, bowed my head to the queen.”
The late-night silence was broken when one of the guards standing vigil around the coffin collapsed and fell forward off a raised platform. The man, his chest adorned with medals, could be seen on livestreams of the queen’s coffin lying in state swaying on his feet before pitching forward onto the floor. Two police officers rushed to his assistance.
Crowds have lined the route of the queen’s coffin whenever it has been moved in its long journey from Scotland — where the monarch died Sept. 8, aged 96 — to London.
On Tuesday night, thousands braved a typical London drizzle as the hearse, with interior lights illuminating the casket, drove slowly from an air base to Buckingham Palace.
Earlier, in Edinburgh, about 33,000 people filed silently past her coffin in 24 hours at St. Giles’ Cathedral.
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Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion, longtime coach, dies at 79
(AP) -Basketball taught Paul Silas how to be patient.
As a player, he waited 10 years before winning his first championship. As a coach, he waited 15 years for a second chance at running a team. As a father, he waited 20 years before seeing his son get a chance to lead a franchise.
“I always tried to remain positive,” Silas said in 2013, “and I think it usually worked out.”
Silas — who touched the game as a player, coach and president of the National Basketball Players Association — has died, his family announced Sunday. Silas, whose son, Stephen Silas, is coach of the Houston Rockets, was 79.
“He combined the knowledge developed over nearly 40 years as an NBA player and coach with an innate understanding of how to mix discipline with his never-ending positivity,” Charlotte Hornets chairman Michael Jordan said. “On or off the court, Paul’s enthusiastic and engaging personality was accompanied by an anecdote for every occasion. He was one of the all-time great people in our game, and he will be missed.”
Silas’ daughter, Paula Silas-Guy, told The New York Times that her father died Saturday night of cardiac arrest. The Boston Globe first reported Silas’ death.
“We mourn the passing of former NBA All-Star and head coach Paul Silas,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “Paul’s lasting contributions to the game are seen through the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family.”
Silas began his career as a head coach with a three-year stint leading the then-San Diego Clippers starting in 1980. After spending more than a decade as an assistant, he returned to being a head coach and spent time with the Charlotte Hornets, the New Orleans Hornets, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Charlotte Bobcats.
He took four of those teams to the playoffs, winning exactly 400 games — 387 in the regular season, 13 more in the postseason.
“Paul made a huge contribution to the game of basketball and will be sorely missed!” Hall of Fame guard and Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson wrote on Twitter.
The Rockets were playing host to Milwaukee on Sunday night. It was not immediately clear how long Stephen Silas would be away from the team; the Rockets were planning to have John Lucas lead the team on an interim basis while the Silas family grieves.
“His engaging presence and huge personality inspired legions of NBA players and coaches,” the Cavaliers said of Paul Silas in a team-released statement. “We send our deepest condolences to the Silas family and everyone that loved him. Rest in power Coach!”
Stephen Silas got into the NBA world when his father was coaching in Charlotte, starting as an advance scout and eventually serving as an assistant on his father’s staff with the Hornets in 2000. It took Stephen Silas two decades to get a chance to be a head coach, that coming when Houston hired him in 2020.
“My dad, obviously, he was my No. 1 mentor, someone who I could lean on, ask questions and he asked questions of me,” Stephen Silas said in a 2021 documentary produced by the Rockets about his coaching journey. “He really valued my opinion, which was kind of weird to me, me being so young and not having much experience.”
Stephen Silas persevered for a long time before getting his big chance. He saw his father wait a long time for the job he wanted as well. Paul Silas was fired by the San Diego Clippers in 1983 and wouldn’t have a head coaching opportunity again until 1999 — coming when Dave Cowens, for whom Paul Silas was an assistant, stepped down in Charlotte after a 4-11 start to the shortened 1998-99 season.
“I was known as not a hard, hard, hard worker and it really hurt me when I was an assistant coach, for about 10 years, when I couldn’t get a head job,” Paul Silas told the Rotary Club of Charlotte while giving a speech there in 2013. “I really talked to teams about being a head coach, but I didn’t get one. What happened is I stayed positive. I had a positive attitude. Even though I couldn’t get the job, I said, ‘No, I’m not going to be negative. I’m going to be positive.’”
Eventually, Silas would take over in Cleveland. He got there in 2003, the same year the Cavaliers drafted James.
“I coached LeBron for two years, his first two years, and LeBron was unbelievable,” Paul Silas said. “At 18 years old, he knew about Bill Russell, he knew about a lot of players who came through that most players his age don’t even know. And he understood the game.”
In time, James would become a champion. It took Paul Silas a few years to get to that level as a player as well.
He was a five-time All-Defensive team selection who averaged 9.4 points and 9.9 rebounds in 16 seasons with the St. Louis and Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix, Boston, Denver and Seattle. Silas won two titles with the Celtics — the first coming in his 10th season as a player — and claimed a third with the SuperSonics. At 36, he was then the NBA’s oldest player when he retired.
“Respected by all those who encountered him throughout the NBA, we are grateful for his contributions to the game across a lifetime in basketball,” the Suns said Sunday.
Paul Silas played his college basketball at Creighton, averaging 20.5 points and 21.6 rebounds in three seasons. He was voted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Creighton legend Paul Silas,” Bluejays coach Greg McDermott said. “His illustrious career as a player and coach will be matched by few.”
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Baltimore star Lamar Jackson to miss 3rd straight game
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson will miss a third straight game when the Baltimore Ravens host the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. Jackson was ruled out Thursday because of a knee injury. He was hurt in a win over Denver on Dec. 4. The Ravens have split two road games since then, beating Pittsburgh and losing to Cleveland with Tyler Huntley starting at quarterback. Huntley is listed as questionable for this weekend because of right shoulder issues, but coach John Harbaugh said he is likely to start against the Falcons. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/22/baltimore-star-lamar-jackson-to-miss-3rd-straight-game/ | 2022-12-22 22:47:38 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/22/baltimore-star-lamar-jackson-to-miss-3rd-straight-game/ |
BOSTON, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goulston & Storrs, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce that directors Daniel Avery, Gene Barton, Kristen Ferris, and Gregory Kaden, members of the firm's world-class Corporate Group, have been named to Lawdragon's 2022 list of 500 Leading Dealmakers in America for leading the biggest and most impactful deals of the past year.
Daniel Avery is a senior corporate and M&A attorney who has overseen the acquisition or disposition of hundreds of middle market companies in the U.S. and around the world. He represents both private equity and strategic buyers and sellers, across a variety of industries. Avery is a nationally-known expert on M&A deal term market trends, and was a long-time member of the ABA's Private Target Study Working Group, responsible for publishing the biennial Private Target Mergers & Acquisitions Deal Points Study, considered the most influential and established market study in the industry. He received his J.D. from Boston University School of Law.
Gene Barton is a powerhouse dealmaker with over 30 years of experience leading middle-market M&A transactions for U.S. and international clients in a wide spectrum of industries, including healthcare. Over the past five years alone, he has been lead counsel on more than $3 billion in M&A transactions. His clients include private and public company sellers, private equity firms, strategic acquirers, entrepreneurs, and a broad range of technology companies. Barton received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Law.
Kristen Ferris has more than 15 years of experience representing middle market companies in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions. She is sought-after for her practical approach and ability to handle complicated, multi-faceted global deals in a wide range of industries. Ferris has negotiated acquisitions and dispositions in the technology, life sciences, healthcare, cannabis, energy, consumer retail, hospitality, sports, and automotive industries. Ferris received her J.D., cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School.
Gregory Kaden has over 22 years of experience representing buyers and sellers in middle-market M&A transactions across a broad range of industries, including real estate, hospitality, consulting services, manufacturing, information technology, and health care. He is known for his common-sense, practical, approach to solving complex business deal issues. Kaden also serves as general outside corporate counsel to a number of middle market portfolio companies owned by private equity firms and counsels clients in the full spectrum of bankruptcy and restructuring matters, often involving well-known brands. He received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago Law School.
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Frigid temperatures are on the way this week
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FIRST ALERT HEADLINES
- Early cloud cover works to clear this morning as highs make it to the low 60s.
- Temperatures take a huge fall on Tuesday morning with lows in the low to mid-30s and highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s.
- Wednesday morning temperatures will likely be below freezing and highs stay below average in the lower 60s.
- Cold mornings will continue into Thursday, with the silver lining of afternoon sunshine again.
FIRST ALERT SUMMARY
Happy Monday everyone! Clouds will linger this morning, but skies will then clear for the afternoon, warming temperatures back into the low mid-60s.
As the week continues we will get a cold and dry shot of air to dive down into South Carolina, resulting in a clear and cold Monday night.
Lows tomorrow morning will likely dip down into the low 30s, with afternoon highs only reaching the mid to upper 50s, even with a full day of sunshine.
For Wednesday morning, most of the Midlands will likely wake up to below freezing temperatures, with some in the upper 20s. We will be a few degrees milder Wednesday afternoon, but temperatures will still be below average in the low 60s.
It will be another chilly start on Thursday with lows in the low to mid-30s, but with high pressure moving to our east, highs could hit the upper 60s.
The dry weather continues for most of St. Patrick’s Day, but we will have increasing clouds with warmer temperatures to afternoon mid-70s.
Showers look to move in late, lingering into Saturday. Highs could still get to the upper 60s for a drier Saturday afternoon.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST
Today: Morning clouds to afternoon sunshine with highs warming back into the low mid-60s.
Tuesday: Sunny skies, but chilly in the morning with low to mid-30s and highs only in the mid upper 50s.
Wednesday: Morning lows will likely be below freezing, with sunshine warming afternoon temps back to the low 60s.
Thursday: A chilly start with low and mid 30s, but highs rebound into the upper 60s for the afternoon with mostly sunny skies.
St. Patrick’s Day: Milder with increasing clouds as showers look to push in late into the day. Highs in the mid-70s.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. and BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heat Recovery Innovations, Inc. ("HRI") announced today that it has closed a growth investment led by Coppermine Capital. Additional partners in the funding include Nicholas Stork, co-founder and former CEO of Archaea Energy, and Saltonstall & Co. HRI is a transformational leader in heat exchangers. HRI's products improve the performance and efficiency of industrial systems by performing critical waste heat recovery across multiple high-heat applications.
Proceeds will fund team expansion, production automation, and the development of innovative solutions that solve decarbonization needs of HRI's end-users. "For over 25 years, my teammates and I have specialized in designing and manufacturing high temperature heat exchangers for the most demanding applications. Our products allow customers to reduce input fuel consumption significantly, translating into many benefits including lower carbon footprints," said HRI's CEO, Mark Schnepel. "We're excited to continue to execute on designing and delivering solutions that exceed our customers' expectations, and we look forward to starting our next chapter with Coppermine, Nick, and Saltonstall."
Harnessing waste-heat through thoughtful closed-loop engineering will be an integral component of decarbonization going forward for many industries. "We're enabling efficiency on several fronts," said HRI's CFO, Wes Kimmel. "Our heat exchangers can be applied to existing, hydrocarbon-based applications to boost efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Interestingly, our technologies are finding homes with those focused on carbon capture, hydrogen, and transportation industries," said Kimmel.
Prior to HRI, Coppermine, Stork, and Saltonstall worked closely together on Archaea Energy. "HRI's exceptional ability to harness waste heat to improve the uptime, efficiency, and costs of its customers is a winning combination. We are excited to help take HRI to the next level," said Zack Gund, Managing Partner of Coppermine. Nick Stork, co-founder and former CEO of Archaea Energy added, "The HRI team has unparalleled experience and expertise in providing industry-leading waste heat solutions. I am excited to partner with Mark and Wes on the next phase of HRI's growth."
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. acted as legal counsel to the investor group.
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In honor of its 20th anniversary year, consulting firm donates additional 20,000 meals to its 'Birdies for Meals' program
MENLO PARK, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a happy coincidence, both of Protiviti's golf brand ambassadors won their respective golf tournaments on Sunday, June 19 – Jennifer Kupcho won the LPGA Meijer Classic and Matt Fitzpatrick took the trophy in the 122nd U.S. Open, representing his first Major Championship victory and first win in the United States. Kupcho's win was her second LPGA victory of the 2022 season.
"To say we were thrilled when both Matt and Jen won their tournaments, and on the same day last weekend, is an understatement," said Protiviti President and CEO Joseph Tarantino. "The combined success of Matt and Jen are making this a dramatic and exciting 2022 golf season. And for Protiviti to add to our contribution to our 'Birdies for Meals' program aligns the success of the golf program with our broader efforts to fight world hunger."
Birdies for Meals
As part of its Birdies for Meals program and i on Hunger initiative to help fight world hunger, Protiviti donates 1,000 meals to non-profit organization U.S. Hunger for every birdie its golf ambassadors make during Major tournaments. With the 19,000 meals resulting from Fitzpatrick's birdies shot during the recent U.S. Open, Protiviti's 2022 Birdies for Meals total is now 97,000 through five 2022 Major Championships with four events remaining in this season. The 97,000 meals tally includes an additional donation of 20,000 meals made by Protiviti in honor of the firm's 20th anniversary. The first 78,000 meals tallied this year have been pledged to Ukrainian refugee relief.
Launched in 2021 as part of Protiviti's long-standing commitment to community service, the Birdies for Meals program resulted in the firm donating 151,500 meals that year. Overall, Protiviti's i on Hunger initiative has provided over 12 million meals in more than 20 countries since it began in late 2014.
A Winning Combination
The golfers' partnership with the global consulting firm is part of a broader program to promote the Protiviti brand while supporting the community and providing unique opportunities to engage employees and clients alike. In the time since the brand ambassador program was launched in early 2020, they've both become woven into the fabric of Protiviti. "Matt and Jen strongly embody Protiviti's values of innovation, integrity, inclusion and commitment to success both on and off the golf course," added Tarantino. "We're pleased to continue championing their careers."
Kupcho competes next in the Women's PGA Championship in Bethesda, Maryland, June 23-26. Follow her on Twitter: @JenniferKupcho.
Fitzpatrick will join a Protiviti UK webcast for a live interview on July 4, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. BST. To register for the free event, please click here. Fitzpatrick competes next in the Scottish Open in North Berwick, Scotland, July 7-10. Follow him on Twitter: @MattFitz94.
For more information about Protiviti's golf brand ambassador program, the firm's sponsorship of Jennifer Kupcho (LPGA) and Matt Fitzpatrick (PGA) and for photos and video interviews with the players, please visit www.protiviti.com/golf.
Matt Fitzpatrick Career Highlights
- In the summer of 2013, Fitzpatrick burst onto the golf scene by winning the U.S. Amateur Championship, becoming the first Englishman in more than 100 years to win the title. Nearly a decade later, the 27-year-old won the U.S. Open at the same venue where he won his U.S. Amateur title, becoming just the second golfer to achieve such a feat behind Jack Nicklaus. Fitzpatrick's relentless work ethic and pursuit of improvement can be seen in his rise from a top ranked amateur to a top-10 ranked professional in the world.
- Eight career professional victories
- Two Ryder Cup appearances for Team Europe
Jennifer Kupcho Career Highlights
- History-making champion of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur and now-LPGA Tour standout, Kupcho was the number one ranked female amateur golfer in the world prior to turning professional in May 2019. A four-time All-American and the 2018 NCAA D1 Individual Champion at Wake Forest University, Kupcho has made a remarkably swift entrance to her professional career. Her breakout moment came at The Chevron Championship in April 2022 where the 24-year-old captured her first Major Championship.
- Two career professional victories
- 2021 Solheim Cup appearance for Team USA
About Protiviti
Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and its independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, digital, legal, governance, risk and internal audit through its network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.
Named to the 2022 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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South Florida Family Law Attorneys Stann W. Givens and Chris Givens, Partners at Tampa-based Givens Law Group, have been named yet again to The Best Lawyers in America®.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Givens Law Group is a Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" rated Tampa practice that's earned a reputation as a true family law firm – not only because it focuses exclusively on matrimonial and family law, but also because it's led by a father-son legal team who treat clients like family of their own.
Thanks to their family-focused approach and considerable experience, Givens Law Group Partners Stann Givens and Chris Givens have also earned numerous awards and accolades during their time in practice.
Their latest distinction: another selection to The Best Lawyers in America®.
Best Lawyers is a legal industry rating system known for its annual publications of The Best Lawyers in America and the U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list. Based entirely on peer review, these listings rely on feedback from tens of thousands of leading lawyers who are asked to weigh in on the skill, talent, and achievements of their peers.
Given the stringent selection process, recognition in Best Lawyers is a coveted honor that speaks volumes about the respect honorees have earned within their fields. It's also very exclusive, with just 5.3% of all U.S. attorneys making the final list in this year's edition.
As tried-and-true Family Lawyers, Stann Givens and Chris Givens have proven themselves capable of guiding individuals, parents, children, and families through the toughest of life experiences. They've been trusted by clients and colleagues across the Tampa Bay area and have cultivated reputations and leaders in their area of practice.
- Stann Givens. Founding Partner Stann W. Givens has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 1999. Backed by over 40 years of experience, Givens has helped thousands of clients in complex cases of divorce, alimony, asset division, and family law, and routinely represents high-profile clients such as professional athletes, corporate executives, and celebrities. He is one of just a small percentage of attorneys to be Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and is a former President of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
- Chris Givens. Partner Chris Givens was selected to The Best Lawyers in America for the fourth consecutive year for his work in Collaborative Law and Family Law. Chris has been widely recognized by his peers, having been named to the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2013 to 2017, the Florida Super Lawyers list since 2019, and the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Chris is Co-Author of the Alimony chapter in the Florida Bar's book on dissolution of marriage, as well as the Child Support Modification chapter for the Bar's post-decree modifications book
Givens Law Group is a nationally recognized divorce and family law firm serving individuals and families across Tampa and South Florida. Rated among the nation's Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" in Family Law by U.S. News, the firm has helped thousands of clients successfully resolve all types or marital and family law cases. For more information, visit: www.tampafamilylaw.com.
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Iranian who inspired ‘The Terminal’ dies at Paris airport
By Jeffrey Schaeffer – Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — An Iranian man who lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and whose saga loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal” died Saturday in the airport that he long called home, officials said.
Merhan Karimi Nasseri died after a heart attack in the airport’s Terminal 2F around midday, according an official with the Paris airport authority. Police and a medical team treated him but were not able to save him, the official said. The official was not authorized to be publicly named.
Nasseri lived in the airport’s Terminal 1 from 1988 until 2006, first in legal limbo because he lacked residency papers and later by apparent choice.
Year in and year out, he slept on a red plastic bench, making friends with airport workers, showering in staff facilities, writing in his diary, reading magazines and surveying passing travelers.
Staff nicknamed him Lord Alfred, and he became a mini-celebrity among passengers.
“Eventually, I will leave the airport,” he told The Associated Press in 1999, smoking a pipe on his bench, looking frail with long thin hair, sunken eyes and hollow cheeks. “But I am still waiting for a passport or transit visa.”
Nasseri was born in 1945 in Soleiman, a part of Iran then under British jurisdiction, to an Iranian father and a British mother. He left Iran to study in England in 1974. When he returned, he said, he was imprisoned for protesting against the shah and expelled without a passport.
He applied for political asylum in several countries in Europe. The UNHCR in Belgium gave him refugee credentials, but he said his briefcase containing the refugee certificate was stolen in a Paris train station.
French police later arrested him, but couldn’t deport him anywhere because he had no official documents. He ended up at Charles de Gaulle in August 1988 and stayed.
Further bureaucratic bungling and increasingly strict European immigration laws kept him in a legal no-man’s land for years.
When he finally received refugee papers, he described his surprise, and his insecurity, about leaving the airport. He reportedly refused to sign them, and ended up staying there several more years until he was hospitalized in 2006, and later lived in a Paris shelter.
Those who befriended him in the airport said the years of living in the windowless space took a toll on his mental state. The airport doctor in the 1990s worried about his physical and mental health, and described him as “fossilized here.” A ticket agent friend compared him to a prisoner incapable of “living on the outside.”
In the weeks before his death, Nasseri had been again living at Charles de Gaulle, the airport official said.
Nasseri’s mind-boggling tale loosely inspired 2004’s “The Terminal” starring Tom Hanks, as well as a French film, “Lost in Transit,” and an opera called “Flight.”
In “The Terminal,” Hanks plays Viktor Navorski, a man who arrives at JFK airport in New York from the fictional Eastern European country of Krakozhia and discovers that an overnight political revolution has invalidated all his traveling papers. Viktor is dumped into the airport’s international lounge and told he must stay there until his status is sorted out, which drags on as unrest in Krakozhia continues.
No information was immediately available about survivors.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — More U.S. adults are now feeling financially vulnerable amid high inflation — a political risk for President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats one month before the midterm elections.
Some 46% of people now call their personal financial situation poor, up from 37% in March, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. That’s a notable downturn at a particularly inopportune moment for Biden, given that the share of Americans who felt positive about their finances had stayed rock steady over the last few years — even during the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And while a majority of Americans see high prices as beyond Biden’s control, they continue to disapprove of his handling of the economy overall.
Overall, 54% say their finances are good in the latest survey. That figure was at least 62% through the global recession caused by the pandemic in 2020, and even in late 2021 and early 2022 as prices began to rise across the country. But inflation’s prolonged bite has left the U.S. and wider world facing the possibility of a downturn and, despite solid job growth, more consumers are feeling the pain.
In Salado, Texas, Bethany Saunders saw the rate she paid for electricity double in August, and her water bill jumped as well as she dealt with a summer heat and drought. Her utilities bills totaled $800, a shock to the 43-year-old, who had carefully budgeted after going without a pay raise for two years.
“That just drained my bank account — I’m not rich, but I knew what I could live on,” said Saunders, who voted Republican in 2020 and plans to do so again this year.
Overall, views of Biden and of the direction of the country held steady in October, after improving somewhat in September. Forty-three percent say they approve of how Biden is handling his job as president, while 25% say the country is headed in the right direction. Biden’s approval rating had dropped as low as 36% in a July AP-NORC poll, and the percentage saying the country is headed in the right direction dropped as low as 14% in June.
The president has been steadfast in saying he believes the economy can escape a recession, and he said in an interview broadcast Tuesday by CNN that any potential downturn would be modest.
“I don’t think there will be a recession,” Biden told CNN’s Jake Tapper. “If it is, it’ll be a very slight recession. That is, we’ll move down slightly.”
Saunders doesn’t think Biden is entirely to blame for her higher bills, but she said h is $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package from last year with its direct payments to Americans was excessive. Some leading economists say the money helped ignite inflation that reached a 40-year peak in June. The government will release an inflation report on Thursday, and economists expect it to show that prices rose 8.1% in September from a year ago.
“I see him throwing money at things we don’t need,” Saunders said of Biden. “It makes me think of the Oprah episode that became famous. ‘You get a car, you get a car, you get a car.’”
The drop in financial well-being was especially acute among Americans in households making less than $50,000 a year, just 33% of whom now call their personal finances good compared with 50% in March. Sixty-one percent of those in household making between $50,000 and $100,000 call their personal finances good, as do 75% of those making more than that — both down only slightly since earlier in the year.
In the latest poll, 23% call the national economy good. That’s similar to the percentage in June but down slightly from 29% in September, when views of the national economy had shown signs of improvement. The drop since September came primarily among Democrats, from 46% then to 35% now. In September, Democrats had appeared increasingly optimistic about the economy compared with earlier in the summer.
Sandra Baker, 56, said she voted for Biden and intends to support Democrats in this year’s elections. The Lincoln, Nebraska resident said the president is trying his best to fix the economy and address political divides.
“He’s doing all he can do, but everything else is so screwed up it doesn’t really matter,” Baker said. “The general vibe — everything the Democrats do — seems to be toward helping the little man and it’s always been like that.”
But the economy has proved a challenge — with gasoline costs becoming a renewed source of financial pressure. The average price at the pump was $3.92 a gallon on Wednesday, up roughly 5.5% from a month ago, according to AAA. Support for Biden had picked up after a 99-day drop in gas prices from a June high that ended in September.
Views of Biden’s handling of the economy remain underwater. Only 36% say they approve and 63% disapprove. But Americans aren’t heaping all the blame for inflation at Biden’s feet: 55% say higher than usual prices are mostly because of factors outside Biden’s control, while 44% say that’s happening mostly because of Biden’s policies.
The president has blamed rising energy and food prices on Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine. He’s also blasted oil companies and refineries for raking in profits off the higher prices, instead of doing more to increase production. Saudi Arabia and other countries tied to OPEC dealt the U.S. a further blow last week by announcing plans to cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day in response to the slowing economy, a move that the administration said would support oil exporters such as Russia.
There are bright spots in the poll for Biden — 55% say they approve of how he’s handling the coronavirus pandemic, long one of his strongest issues, and 63% approve of his handling of natural disaster relief following Hurricane Ian, which battered Florida two weeks ago. On the other hand, just 39% approve of how Biden is handling immigration.
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The poll of 1,121 adults was conducted Oct. 6-10 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.8 percentage points.
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Sen. Fetterman's hospitalization for depression after stroke raises questions about the connection
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman's hospitalization for the treatment of clinical depression has raised questions about the links between depression and strokes – and how long he'll need to be hospitalized.
The Pennsylvania Democrat, who suffered a stroke last May ahead of winning the Senate nomination, has experienced depression on and off throughout his life, according to his office, although it only became severe in recent weeks.
About a third of people who've had a stroke do suffer some sort of clinical depression. It could be for different reasons, including directly due to the impact on the brain from the stroke.
"There's not a lot of data behind the reason, but one idea is that stroke itself messes up the brain's ability to function well – not just the part of the brain where the neurons are affected by the actual stroke, but the way the different brain regions talk to each other. As a result, it can cause cognitive troubles, and that can impact the way we see and perceive the world and lead to depression," Dr. Will Cronenwett, chief of psychiatry at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said in a news release Friday.
It could also be more of a psychological impact from dealing with abilities that have been lost.
"A lot of people with stroke have to adjust to new reality of what their body and brain can do. And in some people that adjustment can lead to depression," Cronenwett said.
Mental health experts told CNN that Fetterman's prior history of depression likely increased his risk of post-stroke depression.
"We know that folks with a history of depression after they have a stroke, they're at much higher risk of post-stroke depression," said Abigail Hardin, a rehabilitation psychologist and assistant professor at Rush University.
The senator's hospitalization could range from weeks to more than a month, but likely less than two months, an aide told The Wall Street Journal.
A source familiar with the matter told CNN's Manu Raju last week that it will take time for him to get the right medication he needs for his treatment.
There is no general rule about how long someone hospitalized with depression should stay in the hospital, according to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Patients may stay a few days or as long as a few weeks.
"In someone who has pre-existing depression, it is possible that they may be more treatment resistant and have a history of failing medications. So as a result, they may require more aggressive treatment that can take several weeks and even into several months, depending on how they present," said Dr. Daniel Bober, a psychiatrist in Hollywood, Florida.
"In someone who's already had depression even before their stroke, this puts him at much greater risk and requires much more aggressive treatment," Bober said.
Fetterman's symptoms for depression included weight loss and loss of appetite, a source familiar with the matter said. He was not suicidal, the source said. His lack of eating and drinking water contributed to lightheadedness. He was hospitalized earlier this month in Washington, D.C., after feeling lightheaded. His office said he had not had another stroke.
"Generally, the reason that someone presents to a hospital for a psychiatric condition like depression is because either they are acutely suicidal or they have been deemed unable to take care of themselves. And when I say unable to take care of themselves, I mean, their basic needs – food, hydration, hygiene – are all things that they're required to do on a daily basis, and they are unable to do this due to the severity of their depression," Bober said.
One reason to treat depression in the hospital is that care can happen faster. Doctors can try different approaches and pivot if something isn't working, Cronenwett said.
Another reason is it's safe.
"People with depression sometimes have trouble with activities of daily living. They may shut down or may stop eating. The hospital can support them in their activities of daily living. Some people may have thoughts about suicide, and the hospital can be a place of safety, while they are recovering," Cronenwett said.
Care can consist of antidepressant medications as well as talk therapy.
"When we say talk therapy, we're talking about different kinds of therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, also known as CBT. CBT has been shown to be very effective in combination with medication. And psychotherapy is an essential component to treat someone who has severe depression," Bober said. "The good news is that there are very good treatments for depression and there are response rates that are as high as 80% of people within four to six weeks. So I am very hopeful that he will make a full recovery." | https://www.koat.com/article/john-fetterman-depression-stroke-connection-questions/42991557 | 2023-02-20 16:18:40 | 1 | https://www.koat.com/article/john-fetterman-depression-stroke-connection-questions/42991557 |
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DOHA, Qatar — There's been an epic upset at the World Cup in Qatar.
Croatia beat tournament favorite and #1 world ranked Brazil 1-1 (4-2) in a gut-wrenching penalty kick shootout.
Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković, who blocked three shots in an earlier shootout with Japan, blocked the first kick, by Brazilian forward Rodrygo. From there, Croatia was successful on four straight shots. When veteran defender Marquinhos stepped up for Brazil's fourth attempt, he needed to convert or the match was over. His shot hit the left post, and the Croatian team erupted in joy.
Meanwhile, Brazilian fans clad in the team's iconic yellow jerseys stood in stunned silence. Their beloved, favored team suddenly was out of the World Cup.
Those expecting another dance-filled romp by the showy Brazilian side didn't do their homework on Croatia.
The Croats favor a grinding, possession-heavy style, with one of the world's best midfields controlling the ball and launching attacks. Their games have tended to be drawn out affairs, with their ball control and their stellar defense yielding little to opponents.
In fact, Friday's contest was the 5th of Croatia's last 6 matches in the World Cup knockout round that went to extra time.
For Brazilian fans wondering where the goals were from their brilliant offensive attackers, Croatia had given up only two during the entire tournament.
Friday night's first 90 minutes saw repeated Brazilian attacks and shots on goal, several by star forward Neymar. But each one was repelled by stout Croatian defense or Livaković. In the second half alone, Brazil had ten shots on goal.
But for all its highlight grabbing offense, Brazil's defense is, and was, outstanding as well. Brazil also had given up only two goals in the tournament leading up to Friday, and its defense didn't even let Croatia get close enough for quality scoring chances. They only attempted three in the second half, and none were on target.
But finally, Brazil broke through in stoppage time of the first half of extra time. Another relentless charge at the Croatian goal paid off for Neymar, as he and Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paquetá worked a beautiful give-and-go play. Neymar passed to Paquetá, who passed it back, and then it was a matter of Neymar creating the opening around Livaković, who slid at the ball while Neymar darted to the side and chipped in the score.
The goal, the 77th of Neymar's career, tied him with the legendary star Pelé for most international goals by a Brazilian men's player.
Relieved Brazilian fans roared their approval from Education City Stadium in Doha to Rio de Janeiro.
But then that turned to stunned silence with the second half of extra time winding down.
In the 117th minute, Croatia went on the attack, and from the left side of the field, forward Mislav Oršić sent a crossing pass to the middle. Another forward, Bruno Petković, collected and fired in a left-footed shot for the equalizer.
From there, it was on to the not-for-the-faint-of-heart shootout, stunningly won by the team in their own iconic red-checked jerseys. For Brazil, it was their sixth loss at the quarterfinals. Four of those defeats have come during the last five World Cups.
Croatia, a finalist at the last World Cup, now moves into the semifinals of this one, to play the winner of the Friday late match between Argentina and the Netherlands.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says he hasn’t considered issuing norms to regulate future papal resignations and plans to continue for as long as he can as bishop of Rome, despite a wave of criticism from some top-ranking conservative cardinals and bishops about his papal priorities.
In his first interview since the Dec. 31 death of retired Pope Benedict XVI, Francis addressed his critics, his health and the next phase of his pontificate, which marks its 10th anniversary in March without Benedict’s shadow in the background.
Francis’ comments, delivered Tuesday at the Vatican hotel where he lives, came at a particularly difficult time, as the pontiff navigates conservative opposition to his insistence on making the Catholic Church a more welcoming, inclusive place — criticism that he attributed to the equivalent of a 10-year itch of his papacy.
“You prefer that they don’t criticize, for the sake of tranquility,” Francis told The Associated Press. “But I prefer that they do it because that means there’s freedom to speak.”
Some commentators believe Francis might be freer to maneuver now following Benedict’s death. Others suggest that any sort of ecclesial peace that had reigned was over and that Francis is now more exposed to critics, deprived of the moderating influence Benedict played in keeping the conservative Catholic fringe at bay.
Francis acknowledged the knives were out, but seemed almost sanguine about it.
“I wouldn’t relate it to Benedict, but because of the wear-and-tear of a government of 10 years,” Francis said of his critics. He reasoned that his election was initially greeted with a sense of “surprise” about a South American pope. Then came discomfort “when they started to see my flaws and didn’t like them,” he said of his critics.
“The only thing I ask is that they do it to my face because that’s how we all grow, right?” he added.
The pontiff, meanwhile, said he was in good shape, that a slight bone fracture in his knee from a fall had healed without surgery and was ready to get on with his agenda.
“I’m in good health. For my age, I’m normal,” the 86-year-old pontiff said, though he revealed that diverticulosis, or bulges in his intestinal wall, had “returned.” Francis had 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his large intestine removed in 2021 because of what the Vatican said was inflammation that caused a narrowing of his colon.
“I might die tomorrow, but it’s under control. I’m in good health,” he said with his typical wry sense of humor.
Speculation about Francis’ health and the future of his pontificate has only risen following the death of Benedict, whose 2013 resignation marked a turning point for the Catholic Church since he was the first pontiff in six centuries to retire.
Francis praised Benedict as an “old-fashioned gentleman,” and said of his death: “I lost a dad.”
“For me, he was a security. In the face of a doubt, I would ask for the car and go to the monastery and ask,” he said of his visits to Benedict’s retirement home for counsel. “I lost a good companion.”
Some cardinals and canon lawyers have said the Vatican must issue norms to regulate future papal retirements to prevent the few hiccups that occurred during Benedict’s unexpectedly long retirement, during which he remained a point of reference for some conservatives and traditionalists who refused to recognize Francis’ legitimacy.
From the name Benedict chose (pope emeritus) to the (white) cassock he wore to his occasional public remarks (on priestly celibacy and sex abuse), these commentators said norms must make clear there is only one reigning pope for the sake of the unity of the church.
Francis said issuing such norms hadn’t even occurred to him.
“I’m telling you the truth,” he said, adding that the Vatican needed more experience with papal retirements before setting out to “regularize or regulate” them.
Francis has said Benedict “opened the door” to future resignations, and that he too would consider stepping down. He repeated Tuesday that if he were to resign he’d be called the bishop emeritus of Rome and would live in the residence for retired priests in the diocese of Rome.
Francis said Benedict’s decision to live in a converted monastery in the Vatican Gardens was a “good intermediate solution,” but that future retired popes might want to do things differently.
“He was still ‘enslaved’ as a pope, no?” Francis said. “Of the vision of a pope, of a system. ‘Slave’ in the good sense of the word: In that he wasn’t completely free, as he would have liked to have returned to his Germany and continued studying theology.”
By one calculation, Benedict’s death removes the main obstacle to Francis resigning, since the prospect of two pensioner popes was never an option. But Francis said Benedict’s death hadn’t altered his calculations. “It didn’t even occur to me to write a will,” he said.
As for his own near-term future, Francis emphasized his role as “bishop of Rome” as opposed to pontiff and said of his plans: “Continue being bishop, bishop of Rome in communion with all the bishops of the world.” He said he wanted to put to rest the concept of the papacy as a power player or papal “court.”
Francis also addressed the criticism from cardinals and bishops that burst into public in the weeks since Benedict’s death, saying it’s unpleasant — “like a rash that bothers you a bit” — but that is better than keeping it under wraps. Francis has been attacked for years by conservatives and traditionalists who object to his priorities of social justice issues such as poverty, migration and the environment.
“If it’s not like this, there would be a dictatorship of distance, as I call it, where the emperor is there and no one can tell him anything. No, let them speak because … criticism helps you to grow and improve things,” he said.
The first salvo in the latest wave of attacks came from Benedict’s longtime secretary, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, who revealed the bad blood that accumulated over the last 10 years in a tell-all memoir published in the days after Benedict’s funeral.
In one of the most explosive sections, Gaenswein revealed that Benedict learned by reading the Vatican daily newspaper L’Osservatore Romano that Francis had reversed one of the former pope’s most significant liturgical decisions and re-imposed restrictions on celebrating the Old Latin Mass.
A few days later, the Vatican was rattled anew by the death of another conservative stalwart, Cardinal George Pell, and revelations that Pell was the author of a devastating memorandum that circulated last year that called the Francis pontificate a “disaster” and a “catastrophe.”
The memo, which was initially published under the pseudonym “Demos,” listed what it considered problems in the Vatican under Francis, from its precarious finances to the pontiff’s preaching style, and issued bullet points for what a future pope should do to fix them.
Francis acknowledged Pell’s criticism but still sang his praises for having been his “right-hand man” on reforming the Vatican’s finances as his first economy minister.
“Even though they say he criticized me, fine, he has the right. Criticism is a human right,” Francis said. But he added: “He was a great guy. Great.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/international/ap-the-ap-interview-pope-on-health-critics-and-future-papacy/ | 2023-01-25 21:53:04 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/international/ap-the-ap-interview-pope-on-health-critics-and-future-papacy/ |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today reported second quarter results.
Charging Forward Update:
- Based on new business awards and actions announced to date, BorgWarner believes it is already on track to achieve approximately $3.7 billion of electric vehicle revenue by 2025. The Company now expects its 2022 electric vehicle revenue to grow to approximately $850 million, which is more than double what it was in 2021.
- BorgWarner announced that the Company has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions, a provider of charging solutions in the North American market. The Company paid approximately $130 million at closing, and up to $55 million could be paid in the form of contingent payments over the next three years.
- BorgWarner has been selected for two additional high-voltage coolant heater programs, one with a global OEM expected to launch in 2023 and the other with an emerging electric vehicle brand in China expected to launch in 2024.
- BorgWarner has been awarded a battery system with a European commercial vehicle OEM. This battery system will be utilized in medium-duty commercial vehicles expected to launch in 2024.
- BorgWarner issued its 2022 Sustainability Report - Charging Forward Together - which focuses on how the Company delivers on its vision of a clean, energy-efficient world and embodies its beliefs of inclusion, integrity, excellence, responsibility and collaboration throughout its operations.
Second Quarter Highlights:
- U.S. GAAP net sales of $3,759 million, roughly flat compared with second quarter 2021.
- U.S. GAAP net earnings of $0.91 per diluted share.
- U.S. GAAP operating income of $272 million, or 7.2% of net sales.
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $216 million.
Financial Results:
The Company believes the following table is useful in highlighting non-comparable items that impacted its U.S. GAAP net earnings per diluted share. The Company defines adjusted earnings per diluted share as earnings per diluted share adjusted to eliminate the impact of restructuring expense, merger, acquisition and divestiture expense, other net expenses, discontinued operations, other gains and losses not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations, and related tax effects.
Net sales were $3,759 million for the second quarter 2022, roughly flat compared with $3,758 million for the second quarter 2021. Net earnings for the second quarter 2022 were $216 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $247 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2021. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share for the second quarter 2022 were $1.05, down from adjusted net earnings per diluted share of $1.08 for the second quarter 2021. Adjusted net earnings for the second quarter 2022 excluded net non-comparable items of $(0.14) per diluted share. Adjusted net earnings for the second quarter 2021 excluded net non-comparable items of $(0.05) per diluted share. These items are listed in the table above, which is provided by the Company for comparison with other results and the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. The decrease in adjusted net earnings was primarily due to higher net R&D investment the impacts of production shutdowns in China and net material cost inflation, partially offset by lower income tax expense.
Full Year 2022 Guidance: The Company has affirmed its full year sales, margin and cash flow guidance, while increasing its EPS guidance. Net sales are expected to be in the range of $15.5 billion to $16.0 billion, compared with 2021 sales of $14.8 billion. This implies a year-over-year increase in organic sales of 11% to 14%. The Company expects its weighted light and commercial vehicle markets to increase in the range of approximately 2.5% to 5.0% in 2022. Foreign currencies are expected to result in a year-over-year decrease in sales of approximately $820 million primarily due to the weakening of the Euro, the Korean Won and Chinese Renminbi against the U.S. dollar. The acquisitions of Santroll's light vehicle eMotor business and Rhombus Energy Solutions are expected to increase year-over-year sales by an aggregate of approximately $45 million to $55 million. The divestiture of the Water Valley, Mississippi business will decrease year-over-year sales by approximately $177 million.
Operating margin for the full year is expected to be in the range of 8.4% to 8.8%. Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted operating margin is expected to be in the range of 9.8% to 10.2%. Net earnings are expected to be within a range of $3.40 to $3.80 per diluted share. Excluding the impact of non-comparable items, adjusted net earnings are expected to be within a range of $4.00 to $4.40 per diluted share. Full-year operating cash flow is expected to be in the range of $1,500 million to $1,550 million, while free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $650 million to $750 million.
At 9:00 a.m. ET today, a brief conference call concerning second quarter 2022 results and guidance will be webcast at: https://www.borgwarner.com/investors. Additionally, an earnings call presentation will be available at https://www.borgwarner.com/investors.
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. Today, we're accelerating the world's transition to eMobility -- to help build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current outlook, expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," "continues," "could," "designed," "effect," "estimates," "evaluates," "expects," "forecasts," "goal," "guidance," "initiative," "intends," "may," "outlook," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "project," "pursue," "seek," "should," "target," "when," "will," "would," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Further, all statements, other than statements of historical fact contained or incorporated by reference in this press release that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future regarding our financial position, business strategy and measures to implement that strategy, including changes to operations, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of our business and operations, plans, references to future success and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. Accounting estimates, such as those described under the heading "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" in Item 7 of our most recently-filed Annual Report on Form 10-K ("Form 10-K"), are inherently forward-looking. All forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance, and the Company's actual results may differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, among others, include: supply disruptions impacting us or our customers, such as the current shortage of semiconductor chips that has impacted original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") customers and their suppliers, including us; commodities availability and pricing, and an inability to achieve expected levels of success in additional commercial negotiations with customers; competitive challenges from existing and new competitors including OEM customers; the challenges associated with rapidly changing technologies, particularly as relates to electric vehicles, and our ability to innovate in response; uncertainties regarding the extent and duration of impacts of matters associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including additional production disruptions; the difficulty in forecasting demand for electric vehicles and our electric vehicles revenue growth; potential disruptions in the global economy caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine; the ability to identify targets and consummate acquisitions on acceptable terms; failure to realize the expected benefits of acquisitions on a timely basis including our recent acquisitions of AKASOL AG, Santroll's light vehicle eMotor business, Rhombus Energy Solutions and our 2020 acquisition of Delphi Technologies PLC; the ability to identify appropriate combustion portfolio businesses for disposition and consummate planned dispositions on acceptable terms; the failure to promptly and effectively integrate acquired businesses; the potential for unknown or inestimable liabilities relating to the acquired businesses; our dependence on automotive and truck production, both of which are highly cyclical and subject to disruptions; our reliance on major OEM customers; fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; our dependence on information systems; the uncertainty of the global economic environment and potential for recessionary conditions in regional economies; the outcome of existing or any future legal proceedings, including litigation with respect to various claims; future changes in laws and regulations, including, by way of example, taxes and tariffs, in the countries in which we operate; impacts from any potential future acquisition or disposition transactions; and the other risks noted in reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our most recently-filed Form 10-K and/or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to update or announce publicly any updates to or revisions to any of the forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions, circumstances, or assumptions underlying the statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about BorgWarner's financial results that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their closest GAAP financial measures below and in the Financial Results table above. The provision of these comparable GAAP financial measures for 2022 is not intended to indicate that BorgWarner is explicitly or implicitly providing projections on those GAAP financial measures, and actual results for such measures are likely to vary from those presented. The reconciliations include all information reasonably available to the Company at the date of this press release and the adjustments that management can reasonably predict.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management, investors, and banking institutions in their analysis of the Company's business and operating performance. Management also uses this information for operational planning and decision-making purposes.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not and should not be considered a substitute for any GAAP measure. Additionally, because not all companies use identical calculations, the non-GAAP financial measures as presented by BorgWarner may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin
In 2021 and prior, the Company defined adjusted operating income as operating income adjusted to exclude the impact of restructuring expense, merger, acquisition and divestiture expense, other net expenses, discontinued operations, and other gains and losses not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations. Beginning in the first quarter of 2022, the Company updated its definition of adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin to add back intangible asset amortization expense. For comparability, the 2021 reconciliation below adds back intangible asset amortization expense. The updated definition of adjusted operating income is operating income adjusted to exclude the impact of restructuring expense, merger, acquisition and divestiture expense, intangible asset amortization expense, other net expenses, discontinued operations, and other gains and losses not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations. Adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted operating income divided by net sales.
Adjusted Net Earnings
The Company defines adjusted net earnings as net earnings attributable to BorgWarner Inc. adjusted to eliminate the impact of restructuring expense, merger, acquisition and divestiture expense, other net expenses, discontinued operations, and other gains and losses not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations, and related tax effects. The impact of intangible asset amortization expense will continue to be included in adjusted net earnings.
Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share
The Company defines adjusted earnings per diluted share as earnings per diluted share adjusted to eliminate the impact of restructuring expense, merger, acquisition and divestiture expense, other net expenses, discontinued operations, other gains and losses not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations, and related tax effects. The impact of intangible asset amortization expense continues to be included in adjusted earnings per share.
Free Cash Flow
The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures and is useful to both management and investors in evaluating the Company's ability to service and repay its debt.
Organic Net Sales Change
The Company defines organic net sales changes as net sales change year over year excluding the estimated impact of foreign exchange (FX), the 2022 acquisitions of Santroll's light vehicle eMotor business and Rhombus Energy Solutions as well as the 2021 divestiture of the Water Valley, Mississippi business.
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Indiana Fever vs. Phoenix Mercury: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits
Aliyah Boston and the Indiana Fever (2-5) meet Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury (1-5) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, June 11 at 5:00 PM ET.
Last time out, Indiana picked up a 71-69 win against Minnesota. The Fever were led by Kelsey Mitchell's 22 points and NaLyssa Smith's 12 points and 12 rebounds. Phoenix lost to Dallas 90-77 in their last game. Griner (18 PTS, 3 BLK, 61.5 FG%) ended the game as Phoenix's top scorer.
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Fever vs. Mercury Game Time and Info
- Who's the favorite?: Fever (-145 to win)
- Who's the underdog?: Mercury (+120 to win)
- What's the spread?: Fever (-2.5)
- What's the over/under?: 162.5
- When: Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV: CBS Sports Network, AZFamily, and FACEBOOK
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Fever Season Stats
- The Fever are scoring 79.4 points per game (eighth-ranked in WNBA) this year, while surrendering 84.1 points per contest (eighth-ranked).
- Indiana is allowing 35.9 boards per game this season (seventh-ranked in WNBA), but it has shined by averaging 36.9 rebounds per contest (second-best).
- Looking at assists, the Fever are averaging only 17.3 assists per game (second-worst in league).
- Indiana ranks sixth in the WNBA at 13.3 turnovers per game, but it is forcing 11 turnovers per game, which ranks worst in the league.
- The Fever are making 7.4 three-pointers per game (fifth-ranked in league). They sport a 34% shooting percentage (sixth-ranked) from beyond the arc.
- So far this season, Indiana is ceding 7.3 threes per game (fifth-ranked in WNBA) and is allowing opponents to shoot 35.2% (ninth-ranked) from downtown.
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Fever Home/Away Splits
- The Fever posted 79.3 points per game when playing at home last year. In away games, they averaged 76.7 points per contest.
- In home games, Indiana allowed three more points per game (90.6) than in road games (87.6).
- When it comes to total threes made, the Fever fared better in home games last year, draining 7 per game, compared to 6.6 away from home. Meanwhile, they produced a 33.7% three-point percentage when playing at home and a 34% clip in road games.
Fever Moneyline and ATS Records
- The Fever are the moneyline favorite in their first game this season.
- The Fever have not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -145 or shorter.
- Indiana has beaten the spread five times in games.
- The Fever have an implied moneyline win probability of 59.2% in this matchup.
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Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
BOSTON - James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup on Monday night.
Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and Tobias Harris finished with 18 for the Sixers, who made 17 3-pointers in the absence of MVP finalist Embiid, who sat sat out with the sprained right knee he sustained in Game 3 of Philadelphia’s first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets.
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 39 points and 11 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 23 points and Malcolm Brogdon finished with 20.
Boston hosts Game 2 on Wednesday night.
Harden previously scored 45 points for the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference Finals win over Golden State on May 25, 2015. | https://www.fox29.com/news/harden-scores-45-hits-late-3-as-76ers-down-celtics-119-115 | 2023-05-02 04:55:18 | 1 | https://www.fox29.com/news/harden-scores-45-hits-late-3-as-76ers-down-celtics-119-115 |
Two tropical luxury brands come together to offer distinct and elevated experiences for guests, including an exclusive Labor Day weekend celebration presented by SelvaRey Rum
NASSAU, The Bahamas, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baha Mar, the leading resort destination in The Bahamas, announces today a brand partnership with SelvaRey Rum, naming the brand a premier partner for the Caribbean's luxury of choice hotel. The partnership presents SelvaRey as the elevated option for rum cocktails with special beverage offerings available throughout the property, curated branded experiences, and new and exciting event activations all set against the luxurious backdrop of Baha Mar. To launch the partnership, SelvaRey will take over Privilege, SLS Baha Mar's upscale adult-only pool, on Labor Day weekend with a series of Piña Colada Pool Party events including guest DJ performances and a flagship day party hosted by SelvaRey Rum co-owner Bruno Mars featuring a special DJ set by DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak) on Sunday September 4th.
Distilled in the jungles of Latin America by a legendary Master Blender, SelvaRey (which loosely translates to "King of the Jungle") is favored as one of the most awarded spirits on the market. Fine enough to sip on the rocks or enhance any cocktail, SelvaRey includes a portfolio of four expressions, including White Rum, Chocolate Rum, Coconut Rum, and the Owner's Reserve; a rare blend of aged rums hand selected from the most prestigious casks.
"The quality and diverse portfolio of SelvaRey's products matches our luxury of choice positioning, and we're looking forward to welcoming guests with tropical and elevated beverage options, further enhancing the Baha Mar experience," said Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar.
"Tropical Luxury is what SelvaRey is all about and I couldn't think of a better partner to bring that experience to life than Baha Mar," added Bruno Mars.
Kicking off the partnership, the Piña Colada Pool Party weekend will feature a series of DJ sets Thursday through Sunday of the Labor Day holiday weekend. The line-up includes performances by DJ Ignite, Osocity, and DJ Stevie J, which will all lead up to Sunday's featured event hosted by GRAMMY® award-winning artist Bruno Mars and a special DJ set by GRAMMY® award winner Anderson .Paak (DJ Pee .Wee). Cabana reservations and tickets to the Piña Colada Pool Party events at Privilege are available at https://sls.ipoolside.com/.
For more information, please visit www.BahaMar.com and www.SelvaRey.com.
About SelvaRey
SelvaRey is a collection of the finest, sustainable, single-estate rums crafted in the jungles of Panama by world renowned Maestro Ronero Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernandez. Each variant boasts a luxuriously smooth and distinctively balanced character. From harvesting the sugarcane and pressing the juice to the distillation and blending, the rums adhere to the highest quality standard and represent the intense passion and commitment to craft from the people behind the spirit.
About Baha Mar
Baha Mar is a master planned integrated resort development situated on 1,000 acres overlooking the world's famous Cable Beach. The white sand beach destination includes three global brand operators – Grand Hyatt, SLS, and Rosewood – over 2,300 rooms and more than 45 restaurants and lounges, the largest casino in the Caribbean, a state-of-the-art convention center, Royal Blue Golf Course, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature course, a brand new $200 million Baha Bay luxury water park, the Caribbean's first and only flagship ESPA spa, and over 30 luxury retail outlets. Baha Mar is a breathtaking location with dynamic programming, activities, and guest offerings in one of the most beautiful places in the world – The Bahamas. For more information and reservations, visit www.bahamar.com.
About Bruno Mars
In addition to co-owning SelvaRey Rum, Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award winner and thirty-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Bruno Mars is a celebrated singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who has sold over 200 million singles worldwide. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time. Mars recently swept the 64th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, taking home four awards for "Leave The Door Open" including Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song. This comes after "Leave The Door Open" becomes Bruno's 17th song to reach Multi-Platinum status.
Mars' 64th Annual GRAMMY® win for Record of the Year, makes him only the second artist in Grammy history to win the category three times.
Bruno is also the first artist to have two songs spend 24 or more weeks in the Hot 100's Top 5 ("That's What I Like" and "Uptown Funk"), making him the only artist to have both a four-time and six-time platinum single from the same album. Honorably, Mars is one of the few artists to have written and produced all of his No. 1 hits and has had a No. 1 song on the Hot 100 from each of his first three studio albums.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
4-4-9-2
(four, four, nine, two)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
4-4-9-2
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Chuck E. Cheese Upgrades New Summer Fun Pass, Announces Hot Summer Nights Dance Parties in partnership with KIDZ BOP
DALLAS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment fun center, is leveling-up its Summer of Fun celebration to deliver fans the ultimate summer playcation experience. Starting June 27 through August 28, fans can now expect DOUBLE the play time with an upgraded Summer Fun Pass and cool entertainment for Hot Summer Nights in July.
"As the summer heats up, families will be looking for more ways to have fun together affordably," said Sherri Landry, Chief Marketing Officer of CEC Entertainment. "That's why we're adding even more value and more fun to our already incredible Summer Fun Pass so families can max out their summer staycations. We have doubled the play time across all pass levels and are dialing up the family fun."
The Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass, which includes savings of up to 40% off every purchase, is getting an upgrade! For nine more weeks, families can continue to say YES! because Chuck E. Cheese is amping up the fun with 2x the play time combined with exclusive offers through Labor Day Weekend.
Starting June 27, Summer Fun Pass options will now include:
- Fun Pass – Includes three (3) visits with 60 minutes of game play each visit, 10% off savings pass to apply on games, food, and beverages each visit, welcome gifts over a $20 value, $25 off a birthday party, and more exclusive offers.
- Funner Pass – Includes four (4) visits with 60 minutes of game play each visit, 20% off savings pass to apply on games, food, and beverages each visit, welcome gifts over $30 value, $35 off a birthday party, a one-time Ticket Blaster experience, a one-time bring a friend for $1 experience, pass member-only play time on July 1 and August 5, and more exclusive offers.
- Funnest Pass – Includes six (6) visits with 60 minutes of game play each visit, 40% off savings pass to apply on games, food, and beverages each visit, welcome gifts over a $40 value, $50 off a birthday party, a one-time Ticket Blaster experience, a one-time bring a friend for $1 experience, exclusive pass member play time on July 1 and August 5, and more exclusive offers.
Guests who purchase the Summer Fun Pass online or with the Chuck E. Cheese mobile app will also receive a bonus 30-minute play card to use in September. Guests that have already purchased a Summer Fun Pass this year will also automatically receive these new upgrades in the mobile app.
Summer Fun Pass members can also enjoy exclusive offers on their July visits, starting the day after their pass purchase, including Dippin' Dots® summer treats and soft drinks to keep cool! Restrictions apply. See chuckecheese.com/pass for details.
When the sun goes down things heat up with Summer Nights, a high-energy, family friendly dance playlist curated by DJ Munch and the KIDZ BOP Kids every night starting at 6pm in July.
Chuck E. Cheese and Mr. Munch's Make Believe Band have been on a live multi-city music tour this summer and will be closing out the 2022 Concert Tour on July 2 at Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX, so fans can still catch Chuck E. on the road. Or they can catch Chuck E. on their own block -- through July 3, fans everywhere can enter for a chance to win their very own private concert from Chuck E. and the band with the Summer Concert Tour Block Party Sweepstakes presented by Pure Life®. Visit chuckecheese.com/concertsweeps for full details and to enter.
On July 23, at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY, fans can hang with Chuck E. one more time during a special appearance! For the first time ever, fans can enjoy a meet & greet with Chuck E. Cheese before the KIDZ BOP LIVE 2022 show. A few lucky fans who come to dance with Chuck E. and learn the Beach Party Bash Dance will be surprised & delighted with a VIP Play Band, offering a year of FREE play at Chuck E. Cheese.
For more information about the Chuck E. Cheese Summer of Fun, please visit www.chuckecheese.com/summer-of-fun to find the nearest fun center near you.
CEC Entertainment, LLC. is the nationally recognized leader in family entertainment and dining with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza brands and virtual kitchen concept, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings. As the place where a million happy birthdays are celebrated every year, Chuck E. Cheese's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play and is the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®. Committed to providing a fun, safe environment, Chuck E. Cheese helps protect families through industry-leading programs such as Kid Check®. As a strong advocate for its local communities, Chuck E. Cheese has donated more than $19 million to schools through its fundraising programs. Peter Piper Pizza features dining, entertainment and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel and "pizza made fresh, families made happy" culture. Peter Piper Pizza takes pride in delivering quality food and fun that reconnects family and friends. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment that amplifies classic pizza and wings and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. The Company and its franchisees operate a system of nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese and more than 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues, with locations in 47 states and 17 foreign countries and territories. For more information, visit chuckecheese.com, pasquallyspizza.com, and peterpiperpizza.com.
KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today's biggest global pop hits, "sung by kids for kids." Since its launch, the family-friendly music brand has sold more than 23 million albums and generated over 8 billion streams. KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products and live tours. The music franchise is expanding internationally and currently records in 5 different languages. KIDZ BOP is Billboard Magazine's "#1 Kid Artist" for eleven years. The brand has its own dedicated channel on SiriusXM – KIDZ BOP Radio (Channel 79) -- where it's all KIDZ BOP, all the time. KIDZ BOP has had 24 Top 10 debuts on the Billboard 200 Chart; only three artists in history—The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Barbra Streisand—have had more Top 10 albums. For more information, visit www.KIDZBOP.com. KIDZ BOP is a part of Concord.
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PITTSBURGH, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As businesses continue to strive for efficiency, determining proper staffing needs can be a daunting task. Leveraging years of experience in staff augmentation and optimization, CGT Staffing recognizes the challenges inherent to organizations of every size, across a myriad of industries.
"We view ourselves as more than a staffing company, and strive to develop a holistic view of every business with whom we partner," Bill Welge, President and CEO of CGT Staffing. "Working in close conjunction with our clients, we seek to understand the business and relational dynamics first – they inform everything we do, from the talent pool we leverage, to the vetting, interview prep, and onboarding that we conduct with our candidates and on behalf of our clients. Ultimately, if we don't secure that mutual best fit for all involved, no one wins."
In striking an equitable balance between overstaffing and understaffing at any organization, it is critical to develop a comprehensive understanding of the productivity and efficiency of the current workforce. Quantifiable metrics such as output, project completion time, and overall performance provide actionable insight into the current state of business. Likewise, these metrics are the foundation for any roadmap relative to growth, expansion, or acquisition. High turnover rates, for example, are a sure sign of underlying staffing issues. Understanding these critical metrics ensures a stable workforce, upon whom an organization can depend to navigate the pressures of daily business and future expansion.
Many businesses experience seasonal fluctuations or cyclical trends that demand staffing flexibility. Analyzing historical data to identify patterns and trends helps to identify peak periods and plan for staffing requirements well in advance. Deloitte's 2022 survey of CEOs concluded that skills and labor shortages were the second most cited factor relative to business strategy disruption. "The principal benefit of contract work is two-fold," says Welge. "First, it affords tremendous flexibility, both for the consultant, our employee, and the business, our client. Second, it enables companies to better manage their personnel investments and asset allocation. It affords a trial period for both parties, to determine if the role and the individual in that role are a fit."
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Founded in 2009, CGT Staffing is a national full-service staffing firm based in the greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk took the witness stand Friday to defend a 2018 tweet claiming he had lined up the financing to take Tesla private in a deal that never came close to happening.
The tweet resulted in a $40 million settlement with securities regulators. It also led to a class-action lawsuit alleging he misled investors, pulling him into court for about a half hour Friday to deliver sworn testimony in front of a nine-person jury and a full room of media and other spectators.
The trial was then adjourned for the weekend and Musk was told to return Monday to answer more questions.
In his initial appearance on the stand, Musk defended his prolific tweeting as "the most democratic way" to distribute information even while acknowledging constraints of Twitter's 280-character limit can make it difficult to make everything as clear as possible.
"I think you can absolutely be truthful (on Twitter)," Musk asserted on the stand. "But can you be comprehensive? Of course not."
Musk's latest headache stems from the inherent brevity on Twitter, a service that he has been running since completing his $44 billion purchase of it in October.
The trial hinges on the question of whether a pair of tweets that Musk posted on Aug. 7, 2018, damaged Tesla shareholders during a 10-day period leading up to a Musk admission that the buyout he had envisioned wasn't going to happen.
In the first of those those two 2018 tweets, Musk stated "funding secured" for a what would have been a $72 billion buyout of Tesla at a time when the electric automaker was still grappling with production problems and was worth far less than it is now. Musk followed up a few hours later with another tweet suggesting a deal was imminent.
After it became apparent that the money wasn't in place to take Tesla private, Musk stepped down as Tesla's chairman while remaining CEO as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission settlement, without acknowledging any wrongdoing.
The impulsive billionaire came into court wearing a dark suit and tie on the third day of the civil trial in San Francisco that his lawyer unsuccessfully tried to move to Texas, where Tesla is now headquartered, on the premise that media coverage of his tumultuous takeover of Twitter had tainted the jury pool.
The jury that was assembled earlier this week focused intently on Musk while he answered questions posed by Nicholas Porritt, a lawyer representing Tesla shareholders. At one point, Musk asked Porritt if he would speak closer to the microphone so he could hear him better. At other times, Musk craned his neck as he gazed around the courtroom.
Musk, 51, said he cares "a great deal" about investors and also railed against short sellers who make investments that reward them when a company's stock price falls. He called short selling an "evil" practice that should be outlawed, denigrating those who profit from it as "a bunch of sharks."
When shown communications from Tesla investors urging him to curtail or completely stop his Twitter habit before the 2018 buyout tweet, Musk said he couldn't remember all those interactions from years ago, especially since he gets a "Niagara Falls" of emails.
Even before Musk took the stand, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen had declared that the jurors can consider those two tweets to be false, leaving them to decide whether Musk deliberately deceived investors and whether his statements saddled them with losses.
Musk has previously contended he entered into the SEC settlement under duress and maintained he believed he had locked up financial backing for a Tesla buyout during meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
An expert on corporate buyouts hired by shareholder lawyers to study the events surrounding Musk's proposal to take Tesla private spent the bulk of his three hours on the stand Friday deriding the plan as an ill-conceived concept.
"This proposal was an extreme outlier," said Guhan Subramanian, a Harvard University business and law professor for more than 20 years. "It was incoherent. It was illusory."
In a lengthy cross examination that delayed Musk's appearance, a lawyer for Tesla's board of directors tried to undermine Subramanian's testimony by pointing out that it relied on graduate student assistance to review some of the material related to the August 2018 tweets. The lawyer, William Price, also noted Subramanian's $1,900-per-hour fee for compiling his report for the case.
The trial over his Tesla tweets come at a time when Musk has been focusing on Twitter while also serving as the automaker's CEO and also remaining deeply involved in SpaceX, the rocket ship company he founded.
Musk's leadership of Twitter — where he has gutted the staff and alienated users and advertisers — has proven unpopular among Tesla's current stockholders, who are worried he has been devoting less time steering the automaker at a time of intensifying competition. Those concerns contributed to a 65% decline in Tesla's stock last year that wiped out more than $700 billion in shareholder wealth — far more than the $14 billion swing in fortune that occurred between the company's high and low stock prices during the Aug. 7-17, 2018 period covered in the class-action lawsuit.
Tesla's stock has split twice since then, making the $420 buyout price cited in his 2018 tweet worth $28 on adjusted basis now. The company's shares were trading around $133.42 Friday, down from the company's November 2021 split-adjusted peak of $414.50.
After Musk dropped the idea of a Tesla buyout, the company overcame its production problems, resulting in a rapid upturn in car sales that caused its stock to soar and minted Musk as the world's richest person until he bought Twitter. Musk dropped from the top spot on the wealth list after the stock market's backlash to his handling of Twitter.
When asked Friday about the challenges that Tesla faced in 2018, he recalled spending many nights sleeping at the automaker's California factory as he tried to keep the company afloat.
"The sheer level of pain to make Tesla successful during that 2017, 2018 period was excruciating," he recalled.
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FAYETTEVILLE -- The grass football field at Reynolds Razorback Stadium will not be replaced this summer.
Prior to a Garth Brooks concert at the stadium on April 23, University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek said he expected the field would need to be replaced due to anticipated damage. But a UA spokesman said Tuesday that the field was not damaged beyond repair and will not require replacement.
For the concert in April, plastic flooring was placed on top of the grass for nearly one week as the stage was constructed inside the stadium. Approximately 8,200 concertgoers had seats on top of the plastic during the concert.
A Topgolf event was also held at the stadium in early May, which allowed participants to hit golf balls from an elevated platform onto the field below.
Arkansas made the change from artificial turf to a natural grass strain known as Tahoma 31 at the stadium in 2019. Since then a second Tahoma 31 field has been maintained on a sod farm near Memphis in case the field in Fayetteville was damaged.
Replacement of an artificial turf football practice field south of the stadium began Saturday. The new turf field is expected to be installed by mid-July and will run alongside a grass field at the team's outdoor practice facility.
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BROOKVILLE, N.Y., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a newly released Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll reveal where Americans stand on the threat of Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the war enters its third month. 55% of respondents said that the conflict poses a threat to the United States, and 73% said it is a threat to the neighboring NATO countries in Europe.
89% OF AMERICANS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE
Americans were asked how concerned they were about Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. 89% of respondents said they were somewhat or very concerned. 93% of Democrats, 87% of Republicans, and 86% of Independents/Other said they were somewhat or very concerned.
WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THE THREAT OF RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE
Americans were asked if they believed that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is a threat to neighboring countries in the NATO security alliance of North America and Europe. 73% of Americans said yes. 80% of Democrats said yes. 74% of Republicans said yes. 67% of Independents/Other said yes.
Americans were asked if they believed that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the United States. 55% of Americans said yes. 63% of Democrats said yes. 55% of Republicans said yes. 48% of Independents/Other said yes.
81% OF AMERICANS SAID THEY ARE FOLLOWING NEWS COVERAGE ON RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE
Americans were asked how closely they were following news coverage on Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. 81% of respondents said they were somewhat or very much following news coverage. 86% of Democrats, 80% of Republicans, and 78% of Independents/Other said they were somewhat or very much following news coverage.
11% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT THE WORST OF RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE IS OVER
Respondents were asked if they believed the worst of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is over. 11% of Americans said yes. 16% of Republicans, 11% of Democrats, and 7% of Independents/Other said yes.
WHERE AMERICANS STAND ON THE POSSIBILITY OF A WORLD WAR
Respondents were asked if they believe Russia's invasion of Ukraine will escalate to a world war. 26% of Americans said yes, 25% of Americans said no, and 49% of Americans said they were unsure or had no answer. 30% of Republicans, 29% of Democrats, and 22% of Independents/Other said yes.
9% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT RUSSIA'S MILITARY INVASION OF UKRAINE IS JUSTIFIED
Respondents were asked if they believed Russia's military invasion of Ukraine was justified. 9% of Americans said yes. 10% of Democrats, 15% of Republicans, and 5% of Independents/Other said yes.
79% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT RUSSIA'S MILITARY IS TARGETING CIVILIANS
Respondents were asked if they believed Russia's military invasion was targeting civilians. 79% of Americans said yes. 86% of Democrats, 80% of Republicans, and 73% of Independents/Other said yes.
80% OF AMERICANS BELIEVE THAT RUSSIA'S PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES
Respondents were asked if they believed Russia's president Vladimir Putin has committed war crimes. 80% of Americans said yes. 89% of Democrats, 79% of Republicans, and 74% of Independents/Other said yes.
71% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT U.S. MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATO SECURITY ALLIANCE OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE
Respondents were asked if they support the United States' membership in the NATO security alliance of North America and Europe. 71% of Americans said yes. 82% of Democrats, 67% of Republicans, and 63% of Independents/Other said yes.
RUSSIA'S INVASION OF UKRAINE CONDEMNED BY NATO AND THE UNITED STATES
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formally condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The United States is a member of NATO which is a defensive alliance of 30 countries across North America and Europe protecting one billion citizens that "provides a security guarantee that an attack on one of them is an attack on all of them" according to NATO. On April 28, 2022, the White House Called on Congress to provide more support for Ukraine "to help ensure Ukraine's democracy prevails over Putin's aggression." Although Ukraine is not a formal NATO member, NATO considers Ukraine an "independent, peaceful and democratic country, and a close NATO partner."
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from April 21 – 22, 2022 among a national sample of 1,584 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age and gender using the Census Bureau's American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its "value added" to student outcomes, LIU has a network of over 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs around the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information. Visit liu.edu for more information.
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NPR's Juana Summers talks with software engineer Daniel Patt about his website "From Numbers to Names," which uses artificial intelligence to find photos of victims and survivors of the Holocaust.
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Ropes & Gray Spins Off Wealth Management Business, Related Legal Practice
BOSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ropes & Gray, the global law firm, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ropes Wealth Advisors will continue under the same leadership team and combine forces with Adviser Investments LLC, headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts
Together, Adviser Investments and Ropes Wealth Advisors will manage nearly $15 billion in client assets and have more than 185 employees including wealth advisors, portfolio managers, fiduciary and financial planning specialists, and client service professionals.
Michelle Knight, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Economist of Ropes Wealth Advisors, said: "Adviser Investments shares our vision, values and commitment to delivering exceptional service to sophisticated individual and institutional clients. This excellent cultural and strategic match enables us to enrich our wealth management offerings. I look forward to all that we can achieve together with a combined team, enhanced technology, a shared commitment to employee development, and the deep resources to support industry-leading growth and a personalized service model."
All 40 employees of Ropes Wealth Advisors will work for the new firm, which will continue to operate in the Prudential Tower in Boston. Ropes Wealth Advisors will maintain close ties to Ropes & Gray as a preferred provider of wealth management services to clients and partners of the firm.
The co-leaders of the Private Client Group at Ropes & Gray, Brenda Diana and Martin Hall, will also join the Adviser Investments team, as Chief Fiduciary Officer and Managing Director, respectively. Both were instrumental in the establishment and growth of Ropes Wealth Advisors, working alongside Ms. Knight. Ms. Diana and Mr. Hall will also continue to provide legal services through a newly formed law firm specializing in domestic and international estate, tax and charitable planning, estate settlement, and fiduciary administration.
"Our clients will derive the benefits of our legal expertise and extensive experience and have access to a fully integrated and creative approach to the planning process with our colleagues at Ropes Wealth Advisors and Adviser Investments," said Ms. Diana and Mr. Hall.
The other partners in the Ropes & Gray Private Client Group, Marc Bloostein, Cameron Casey, Kimberly Cohen, Jennifer Ewing and Geoffrey Mason, will join the law firm Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP, effective June 3. They will continue to provide clients with sophisticated legal advice and fiduciary services.
"Our clients are our number-one priority, and we will work closely with the new combined wealth management firm, as well as with all of our departing lawyers, to ensure our clients receive the same high level of service," said Ropes & Gray chair Julie Jones. "Ropes & Gray is proud of its rich heritage serving as trust and estate lawyers to our clients for many generations. We are proud to help these talented teams spin off and pursue their independence at firms focused on wealth management."
About Ropes & Gray
Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm with approximately 1,500 lawyers and legal professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology, and government. The firm has offices in Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. and has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including private equity, M&A, finance, asset management, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring.
About Ropes Wealth Advisors
Ropes Wealth Advisors was formed in 2013 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ropes & Gray, LLP, and became a registered investment advisor (RIA) in 2014. It is an award-winning, fee-only firm with a mission to preserve and enhance the wealth and legacy of the families and institutions it serves. The firm prides itself on the core values of integrated perspective, uncompromising integrity, effective stewardship, generational continuity, sustainable investment results, communication and education. Ropes Wealth Advisors manages investments, provides financial planning services, implements gifts and estate plans, prepares tax returns, consults on philanthropic transfers, and provides trustee and other fiduciary services. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals and families as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations and businesses.
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TSX.V: DME
U.S. OTC: DMEHF
Frankfurt: QM01
VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (U.S. OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) is pleased to announce that it is proceeding with a non-brokered private placement offering to raise up to CAD $5 Million. Under the terms of the private placement, the Company will offer for sale up to 1.667 million Units (the "Units") at CAD $3.00 per Unit. The Company may in its sole discretion increase the maximum of the offering by up to 5% to a maximum of 1.75 million Units.
Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company and one share purchase warrant (the "Warrants"), with each whole Warrant allowing the subscriber to purchase one additional share of the Company for a period of three years from the date of the closing at a price of CAD $4.00 per share. The expiry of the Warrants may be accelerated at the election of the Company by written notice if the closing price for the common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange shall be equal to or greater than CAD $8.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive trading days. Finder's fees are payable of up to 7% in cash and 5% in finder warrants, with the finder warrants having an exercise price of CAD $4.00 per share, but with no forced conversion. Proceeds from the private placement will be utilized for exploration and development of the Company's helium projects, as well as working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Units will be subject to a 4-month hold period. The private placement is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
"We, like every other Company, are dealing with inflationary and supply chain bottleneck pressures," says Robert Rohlfing, CEO of Desert Mountain Energy Corp. "Having a healthy treasury has been invaluable in staying ahead of inflation by prepaying for essential components of our business such as cement, fuel and steel. This raise with minimal dilution allows us to continue with that strategy."
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
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"Robert Rohlfing"
Robert Rohlfing
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in polices of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s U.S.-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White House.
The African Union represents the continent’s 54 countries. The G-20 is composed of the world’s major industrial and emerging economies and represents more than 80% of the world’s gross domestic product. South Africa is currently the only African member of the G-20.
“It’s past time Africa has permanent seats at the table in international organizations and initiatives,” the senior director for African affairs on the National Security Council, Judd Devermont, said in a statement Friday. “We need more African voices in international conversations that concern the global economy, democracy and governance, climate change, health, and security.”
Biden has invited 49 African leaders to take part in the three-day Washington summit that starts Tuesday.
The G-20 representation would allow African countries to more effectively press the group to implement its pledge to help the continent to cope with climate change.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, at last month’s G-20 gathering in Indonesia, underscored the importance of African Union membership in achieving climate goals.
“We call for continued G-20 support for the African Renewable Energy Initiative as a means of bringing clean power to the continent on African terms,” Ramaphosa told the gathering. “This can be best achieved with the African Union joining the G-20 as a permanent member."
Devermont said the announcement builds on the administration’s strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa and its advocacy for adding permanent members from Africa to the U.N. Security Council. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Biden-wants-African-Union-to-be-added-to-Group-of-17643002.php | 2022-12-09 18:20:23 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Biden-wants-African-Union-to-be-added-to-Group-of-17643002.php |
ROME — Another expensive venue for t he 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been approved, with a 50-million euro ($50-million) project slated to place a roof over the outdoor speedkating oval in Baselga di Piné.
The move comes after local authorities in the Veneto region set aside more than 80 million euros ($80 million) to renovate the historic sliding track in Cortina for bobsled, luge and skeleton races.
Neither the oval nor the sliding center will be included in official Milan-Cortina budgets in an era of increasing sensitivity about the cost of staging the Olympics — and the typical overspending funded by taxpayers.
There had been calls to move speedskating to an existing indoor oval built for the 2006 Turin Games.
The move comes amid reports that the new Italian government is set to appoint Andrea Varnier, who helped organize the 2006 Turin Games, as the chief executive for the 2026 organizing committee.
Alessandro Zoppini, the architect for the approved oval, also designed the speedskating venues for the 2006, 2014 and 2018 Games in Turin, Sochi and Pyeongchang, respectively.
Zoppini noted that covering the oval will reduce energy costs since the track will no longer be subjected to direct sunshine.
The Baselga oval hosted the 1995 world championships and various other elite events but the last time speedskating was held outdoors at the Olympics was for the 1992 Albertville Games, with the IOC having since preferred the controlled environment of indoor venues.
Outdoor ice is notoriously tough to keep in shape for all competitors to have a fair chance at a medal.
High temperatures made matters challenging in Albertville, where one recurring term was “slush,” with skaters ploughing through soft ice that sometimes had a thin sheet of water on top.
Over longer distances, when a competition session can take two hours, conditions at outdoor tracks can change to the extent that gold can depend as much on the starting time as on four years of preparation.
With Baselga now slated to get a roof, though, those worries can be set aside.
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Patti LaBelle sang the praises of the late Tina Turner at the 2023 BET Awards.
One month after the music icon's passing, LaBelle honored the beloved singer by belting out a rendition of her 1989 hit song, "The Best" during the award ceremony.
But as the song moved along, LaBelle, 79, made it clear that she was experiencing issues with reading the lyrics from the teleprompter, singing to the crowd during an improvised moment, "What if I can't see the words, I don't know. I'm trying y'all."
However, LaBelle was able to jump back into the melody, singing out the chorus alongside her background singers and completing her tribute.
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After her performance, a BET spokesperson shared a statement about the onstage hiccup, telling The Hollywood Reporter that it was "an extraordinary privilege to celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Tina Turner."
"Having the incomparable Ms. Patti LaBelle on our stage honoring one of her contemporaries was an equal privilege," the statement continued. "Due to the crowd's enthusiasm, the teleprompter was obstructed, obscuring Ms. LaBelle's view of the lyrics. Nonetheless, we couldn't be more grateful to Ms. LaBelle for lending her incredible talent to this moment."
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The Godmother of Soul also reflected on the impact of her tribute moments after she took the stage.
"It meant no matter what voice I'm in—I'm hoarse, I have a cold—but whatever, I had to, I was giving it up for Tina Turner, 'cause she's simply the best," she told Entertainment Tonight. "So, you heard a little tweak every now and then out there, but I love her, and I did my best."
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll passed away at her home in Switzerland the at the of 83, her team confirmed in late May.
"With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow," a statement shared to E! News May 24 read. "We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."
Shortly after her passing, many celebs honored Turner's legacy, including LaBelle, who shared a moving statement to social media.
"Tina, the world will forever be grateful for your voice, your fearlessness, and your grace!" she wrote on Twitter May 25. "You truly are the Queen of Rock & Roll and your spirit will reign forever! Rest in eternal peace and love!" | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/patti-labelle-fumbles-lyrics-during-tina-turner-tribute-at-bet-awards/3592457/ | 2023-06-26 15:14:50 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/patti-labelle-fumbles-lyrics-during-tina-turner-tribute-at-bet-awards/3592457/ |
Good Samaritan, police officers honored for saving boy from icy pond
AURORA, Ill. (WLS) - A 9-year-old Illinois boy is lucky to be alive after falling into an icy pond.
A good Samaritan jumped in after him, and police officers arrived soon after to help in the rescue.
On Tuesday, the city honored the resident and police officers who saved the boy.
“On the day they saved this young man over here, they went above and beyond,” said Richard Irvin, the mayor of Aurora, Illinois.
Tyshaun LaFlore fell through the ice the day before Thanksgiving when he went onto a frozen pond to get a football.
It happened as a neighbor, Shannon O’Neal, was prepping her holiday meal.
“My son came into the house like, ‘A boy fell through the pond,’ and I just took off running,” O’Neal said.
The former lifeguard barely had her shoes on when she got to Tyshaun.
“I seen his brother tied to a string or rope because he was trying to go out there and get his brother,” she said. “Just seeing the fear in everybody’s eyes, I just jumped in.”
O’Neal plunged into the icy waters and kept Tyshaun afloat until police arrived.
“When I got into the water, I just told him like, ‘Hold on to me. It’s going to be OK,’” O’Neal said.
Bodycam video released by Aurora police shows two officers in the water, while others worked to make sure everyone got out safely.
“Their selflessness, their courage and their teamwork no doubt helped turned what could have been a tragic, very tragic incident into a wonderful story,” Police Chief Keith Cross said.
Tyshaun’s mother, Mary Wilkins, is forever grateful for Aurora police and O’Neal.
“I’m blessed to have my son, to spend a Christmas with him and keep spending another holiday with him,” she said.
No one was seriously hurt. The two officers and Tyshaun were treated for minor injuries at a nearby hospital and later released.
Tyshaun now also has a new football.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — With Fun Fest kick-off events less than a week away, more than a thousand gathered at Allandale Mansion to paint a record 500 trash cans Tuesday morning.
Their efforts are only part of the thousands of man-hours it takes to put on Kingsport’s summer festival, from pre-event mowing to post-event trash collection.
“People totally do not realize how many bodies and hours it takes to do this,” Fun Fest Director Emily Thompson told News Channel 11. “It is not, you know, one person or one group even that puts this event on. It is only possible by all of the businesses, churches, neighborhoods, volunteers, it’s hundreds of volunteers”
Thompson says it takes so many volunteers and staff to run the annual Kingsport festival that it’s hard to keep track of everyone who helps put on the over 85 events at 35 locations that will comprise this year’s Fun Fest.
“I know it’s thousands of hours for those people, especially when we get into the true heart of those nine days,” said Thompson.
Among those contributing, Thompson says, are staff from all of Kingsport’s city departments, including the Kingsport Police Department.
Kingsport police Public Information Officer Tom Patton says staffing everything from parades to fireworks takes up to 1,600 police hours and collaboration with other agencies at a united command center.
“Anybody who’s there for public safety, we’re all our supervisors for those are all under one roof,” said Patton. “So they can communicate with each other, whether it be police, fire, EMS, EMA. We’re all communicating together toward the same goal and that’s keeping everybody safe with these events.”
Patton said that each event can need up to 50 police officers, depending on the size, on top of the department keeping a fully staffed patrol platoon available for non-Fun Fest related calls.
Despite the extra manpower required by the department, Patton says Fun Fest is a thing to look forward to.
“With the exception of the long hours, and the extreme heat, it’s actually fun for most of us,” said Patton. “We enjoy the change in pace, we enjoy getting out here and interacting with the citizens, watching the parade and enjoying the concerts.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thousands-paint-pitch-in-for-fun-fest/ | 2023-07-11 22:00:09 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thousands-paint-pitch-in-for-fun-fest/ |
Hartselle quarterback Jack Smith plans to sign to play baseball for the University of Arkansas on Wednesday. But the left-handed starting pitcher has some unfinished business on the football field.
Smith threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the unbeaten fifth-ranked Tigers beat visiting eighth-ranked Center Point 36-26 in the second round of the Class 6A playoffs at J.P. Cain Stadium.
“Words can’t describe how much this night means to us,” he said. “Being the first Hartselle team able to make it past the second round in 6A. It means the world to me to be able to play one more game with my best friends.”
Trailing 14-0 after one quarter, Hartselle (12-0) scored on Smith’s 33-yard pass to Izayah Fletcher in the second. Ri Fletcher, Izayah’s younger brother, had a 3-yard touchdown run and Crawford Lang kicked an 18-yard field goal as the Tigers led 16-14 at halftime.
Smith scored on a 49-yard run in the third and Ri Fletcher had two touchdown runs in the fourth.
Troy Bruce ran for three touchdowns for Center Point (9-2). The visiting Eagles also scored on Jabari Collier’s 40-yard pass to Harold Holloman.
“Resilience. We had to fight back,” Hartselle third-year coach Bryan Moore said. “Two-score lead early. We just chipped away at it.”
Star of the game: Smith completed 17 of 21 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown with one interception. He had eight carries for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Play of the game: Trailing 26-23 early in the fourth quarter, Hartselle retook the lead on Ri Fletcher’s 7-yard run. This capped a seven-play, 57-yard drive. Lang kicked the extra point to put the Tigers up 30-26 with 7:59 left.
Key sequence: The Eagles muffed the ensuing kickoff, giving Hartselle a first down on the Center Point 38-yard line. Ri Fletcher’s 2-yard run capped a nine-play drive for a 36-26 lead with 2:50 left.
Stat sheet: Hartselle – Ri Fletcher, a junior, had 28 carries for 110 yards and three touchdowns. He had five catches for 48 yards. Izayah Fletcher, a senior, had five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown. Drake Borden intercepted two passes. Center Point – Bruce had 13 carries for 89 yards and touchdowns from the 29, 12 and 3. Collier completed 4 of 10 passes for 90 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.
By the numbers: 420 – Hartselle total yards with 221 rushing and 199 passing. 310 – Center Point total yards with 220 rushing and 90 passing. 3 – Center Point turnovers on two interceptions and one fumble. 2 – Hartselle turnovers on one interception and one fumble. 2 – Hartselle wins in two games against the Eagles all time.
Coachspeak: “I thought we tackled better later in the game and limited explosives.” – Moore.
“We came out and we had the best start we could possibly have. We had a touchdown called back on holding. Penalties and a few turnovers hurt us. We needed to make a few more stops and get off the field. But at the end of the day, Hartselle’s a good squad. They beat us. I’m proud of my guys.” – Center Point coach George Bates.
They said it: “Football, it just means everything to me because of the people I play with, I’ve grown up with. It just means everything about the town. I love putting on the pads for Hartselle.” – Smith.
“We just pushed through, and we overcame adversity.” – Izayah Fletcher.
“Our game plan all week was we had to run the ball. We had to punch it down their throat. We did really good. We were a little slow but once we got it going, we didn’t stop.” – Ri Fletcher.
“We fought really hard. I think I gave it my all, I really wanted it.” – Borden.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP is pleased to announce that Honghui Yu has been promoted to partner in the Corporate/Securities Law Practice and Rebecca Van Derlaske has been promoted to Counsel in the Shareholder Activism Practice, effective January 1, 2023.
"We are delighted to welcome Honghui to Olshan's partnership and also congratulate Rebecca on her promotion to Counsel," said co-administrative partner Nina Roket. "Both Honghui and Rebecca exemplify the highest levels of accomplishment and commitment to our clients and Olshan's values."
Honghui Yu will be a partner in the Corporate/Securities Law Practice. She represents both publicly traded and privately held companies in private placements, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and securities law matters. Honghui also devotes a significant part of her practice to advising emerging growth companies during all stages of their life cycles as well as representing institutional funds and strategic investors in their investments in emerging growth companies. She is actively involved as a member of the Associates, Diversity & Inclusion, and Women's Committees. Honghui received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law, cum laude, where she was an Executive Editor of the Washington University Law Review. She received her B.A. with honors from The University of Chicago.
Rebecca Van Derlaske will be Counsel in the Shareholder Activism Practice. Her practice is focused primarily on shareholder activism, securities law, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. Rebecca represents and provides strategic advice to hedge funds and other investors in domestic and international shareholder activism matters, including proxy contests, withhold campaigns, consent solicitations and settlement negotiations. She also advises shareholder clients with regarding Schedule 13D investments in public companies, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and other related matters. She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from William & Mary School of Law, where she served as the Lead Articles Editor of the William & Mary Law Review and received her B.A., magna cum laude, from The College of William & Mary.
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AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Respect achieved. Wins await.
American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England on Friday night, likely the most-watched match of their lives.
The U.S. shut out a European opponent in the World Cup for the first time since 1950 yet left the tent-like stadium in the Arabian desert knowing a win in Tuesday’s politically charged matchup with Iran is a must to reach the knockout stage.
“We dominated the game. We had the more clear-cut chances. Obviously, it sucks that we couldn’t put the ball in the back of the net,” said midfielder Weston McKennie, standing out with red, white and blue streaks in his hair. “There’s a lot of people that obviously thought we were going to get blown out.”
The British tabloid The Sun ran a headline calling the result “Yawn in the USA.” England supporters booed loudly at the final whistle and American fans cheered.
“I guess that’s a positive sign,” U.S. star Christian Pulisic said. “Back home watching, I hope we made a lot of people proud.”
Playing before what figured to be a huge Black Friday television audience, the former Colonies remained unbeaten in three World Cup matches against Ye Olde Country, a run that includes the famous 1-0 upset at Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in 1950 and the 1-1 draw at Rustenberg, South Africa, in 2010. The U.S. had conceded goals in 19 consecutive Cup matches against European opponents until Matt Turner matched Frank Borghi’s clean sheet of 72 years earlier.
American fans outcheered England supporters, too, including a cheeky serenade of “It’s called soccer!” in the 40th minute.
“Now I’ll go back and I don’t think my Leeds teammates can say anything with all the banter they were saying before,” midfielder Brenden Aaronson said. “I think it does show that were going to get respect out of this game.”
In 2010, England dominated 14-10 in shots and 6-4 in corner kicks. This time the U.S., using five starters from Premier League clubs, led 10-8 in shots and 7-3 in corners.
McKennie had the best U.S. chance, putting an open 9-yard attempt wide from Tim Weah’s cross in the 26th minute. Seven minutes later, Pulisic bent a shot with his weaker left foot around Kieran Trippier and Bukayo Saka, and the ball glanced off a fingertip of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and against the crossbar.
England’s best opportunity came in second-half stoppage time, when Harry Kane sliced a header wide from Luke Shaw’s free kick.
The U.S. wore blue tie-dyed uniforms in Bayt Stadium, which has a tent-shaped roof with an underside in a red-and-black carpet pattern. The interior is filled with the sadu pattern of the Bedouin.
Coach Gregg Berhalter made just one change from the 1-1 draw against Wales, replacing forward Josh Sargent with Haji Wright in just his fifth international appearance. Usually wedded to a 4-3-3 formation, Berhalter switched to a 4-4-2 that was first practiced Wednesday, according to Aaronson, who referred to it as an “amoeba.”
“Regarding changing the way the world views American soccer, we’re chipping away at it, and you need games like tonight to be able to do that,” Berhalter said. “I talked before the World Cup about how seriously the team is taking, the staff is taking this responsibility to gain momentum in this sport in America, and good performances will do that. We want to capture the public’s attention. We want to perform at a high level. We want to give them something to be proud of, and a night like tonight helps, but there has to be more to come.”
Still, the U.S. has five losses and five draws against European teams at the World Cup since beating Portugal in 2002. Looking ahead to the Iran match likely will be the huge topic of Saturday’s Thanksgiving dinner with players, family and friends.
Iran upset the U.S. 2-1 at Lyon, France, in the second game of the 1998 World Cup, eliminating the Americans. Team Melli is coming off Friday’s 2-0 upset of Wales and would advance with a win, or with a tie if Wales fails to beat England.
“All we can ask for is to have destiny in our own hands,” Turner said, “and we have that.”
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Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter turned himself in to Athens police Wednesday night and was released 16 minutes later after posting a combined bond of $4,000 on charges of reckless driving and racing in relation to a fatal crash that killed a teammate and team staffer.
According to Athens-Clarke County jail records, Carter turned himself in at 11:33 p.m. and was released at 11:49 p.m. Carter posted bond of $2,500 on the racing charge and $1,500 on the reckless driving charge.
Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month’s NFL draft, left the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Wednesday after being informed of the arrest warrant issued in conjunction with the Jan. 15 crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member.
The arrest warrant alleges Carter was racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the 2021 Ford Expedition driven by the recruiting staffer, 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, which led to the wreck. LeCroy also was killed in the crash.
Carter issued a statement on his Twitter account on Wednesday saying he expects to be “fully exonerated."
Carter said he intends "to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented. There is no question in my mind that when all of the facts are known that I will be fully exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing.”
The crash occurred just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony.
According to the allegations in the arrest warrant, LeCroy and Carter were operating their vehicles “in a manner consistent with racing” after leaving downtown Athens at about 2:30 a.m.
The warrant says evidence shows the vehicles switched lanes, drove in the center turn lane, drove in opposite lanes, overtook other motorists and drove at high rates of speed “in an apparent attempt to outdistance each other.”
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The killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque had already shaken the city's small Muslim community, prompting businesses to close and residents to temporarily move away amid fears of a deadly spate of Islamophobic hate crimes.
Then came Tuesday's news: The suspect, police say, is a 51-year-old man named Muhammad Syed, who is Muslim himself and whose motive may have been related to "interpersonal conflict."
"You would expect that learning that a suspect is found and has been detained, it would feel like a breath of relief," said Leena Aggad, the 23-year-old vice president of the University of New Mexico's Muslim Student Association.
Instead, she said, news of the arrest felt "like another chain was placed on my heart."
The suspect is well-known in the Muslim community
Syed is well-known to the Muslim community in Albuquerque, multiple people told NPR. He regularly came to the same mosque that the victims had attended.
"For months, this guy was praying next to other members of the community as if everything was normal," Aggad said. "It shocks you."
Syed has been charged in two of the four deaths, and police say he is the primary suspect in the other two killings. He was arrested during a traffic stop more than 100 miles from Albuquerque, authorities said Tuesday.
In a conversation with officers, Syed denied connection to the shootings. According to the criminal complaint, a gun recovered from his home matched bullet casings found at the crime scenes.
Police are working to determine a motive for the killings
Some reports have suggested the possibility that Syed, a Sunni Muslim, had targeted his victims over anger that his daughter had married a Shia Muslim. Authorities said Tuesday they are still working to determine the motive. ("Detectives discovered evidence that shows the offender knew the victims to some extent and an interpersonal conflict may have led to the shootings," a police statement said.)
The suspect had lived in New Mexico for several years after immigrating from Afghanistan.
The crimes date to last November, when Mohammad Zaher Ahmadi, the 62-year-old Afghan-born owner of a halal market, was found shot to death near his store.
Then, over the past several weeks, three more men were killed: Naeem Hussain, a 25-year-old truck driver and refugee services worker who had recently acquired his U.S. citizenship; Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old planning director for the nearby city of Española; and Aftab Hussein, a 41-year-old café employee — "all really wonderful young men that enjoyed a very good reputation within their inner circles," said Ahmad Assed, president of the Islamic Center of New Mexico, in an interview with NPR.
All three were South Asian, and all three attended the same mosque. Their community was so small that Naeem Hussain, the most recent victim, had attended the funerals of the other two.
Muhammad Imtiaz Hussain, whose brother Muhammad Afzaal was killed on Aug. 1, told NPR he did not believe the reports that the suspect had targeted the victims over anger about his daughter marrying a Shia.
"My brother is single," he said, and the siblings had been raised as Sunnis. They were born in Pakistan and had immigrated individually to New Mexico, where his brother came to study at the University of New Mexico, he said.
At school, his younger brother was elected president of the university's Graduate and Professional Student Association, and he proudly told his older brother about the election: " 'I'm an immigrant. I'm Muslim. I'm dark-skinned. English isn't my first language. And yet, look, people are appreciative. There's no discrimination,' " Hussain recalled.
For some, the killings renew worries about how Muslims are perceived
The three recent killings at such a rapid pace, with the latest death last Friday, had rattled the community of several thousand Muslims who live in the Albuquerque area.
Before the news of the arrest, Assed said, the fear had disrupted daily life. People stayed home from work and prayer services out of fear of becoming a target. Some had temporarily moved out of the state altogether, he added.
"It's a very scary situation, because their tranquility and peace has been taken away. You're always looking around, behind your shoulder, to see if somebody is following you," said Abdur'Rauf Campos-Marquetti, a local imam.
Aggad, who wears a hijab, said she was "very scared" to leave her house. "For me, walking outside with a scarf, I am a walking symbol of Islam. It's very obvious that I'm a Muslim," she said.
Now, residents say, the fear has dissipated, but tension remains. At a community vigil held Tuesday night, some residents expressed worry about the perceptions of Muslims in America — that when one Muslim commits a crime, non-Muslims may view the entire faith as violent or extreme.
"It took me back to September 11th, a time where I just wanted to hide under a rock," said Samia Assed, who helped to organize the Tuesday night event. "It was just so unexpected."
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NEW DELHI (AP) — With the foreign ministers of the Group of 20 leading economies meeting Thursday in New Delhi, host India is promoting itself as a rising superpower while leveraging its position on the global stage to bridge the gap between the West and Russia.
Experts expect India to be at the center of bitter global divisions, particularly over Russia’s war in Ukraine. But it’s also an opportunity for the South Asian nation to position itself as the voice of the Global South and as a potential mediator between the West and Moscow.
India is expected to adopt a neutral stance on Ukraine, as it has in the past. The event is likely to be overshadowed by the war in Europe and its impact on global energy and food security. However, senior foreign ministry officials said Wednesday that India was determined to focus on “equally important” issues of rising inflation, debt stress, health, climate change and food and energy security in developing nations.
“I really do believe that India stands the best chance of all countries to try to hold peace negotiations between Russia and not just the U.S., but the West, actually,” said Derek Grossman, an analyst focused on the Indo-Pacific at the RAND Corporation.
He credited India’s non-alignment and its rise as a global power for why it could be a potential peacemaker.
But the South Asian country has its own challenges, particularly with regional rival China. Tensions between New Delhi and Beijing remain high after a deadly border clash in 2020.
On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the country’s foreign minister would be attending the G-20 meeting, and that “China attaches great importance with India.” She added maintaining good ties between the two countries is fundamental to their interests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar “have done a good job of steering this middle path in very turbulent times,” Grossman said.
“You now have American, Russian and even Chinese diplomats supporting India. The country really is at the geopolitical crossroads of everything now that involves the Global South,” he added.
So far, India has refrained from directly criticizing Russia. The two have been allies since the cold war era and New Delhi depends on Moscow for nearly 60% of its defense equipment. India has increasingly scooped up Russian oil since the invasion a year ago, initially facing scrutiny from the U.S. and other allies over its growing purchases. That pressure has since waned and India has continued to abstain from voting in U.N. resolutions that condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“It may appear unfathomable to many in the West that the reaction of the world’s largest democracy to such a cold-blooded, egregious aggression would be so subdued. But for anyone who understands India’s foreign policy, it’s not surprising at all,” said Michael Kugelman, director of the Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute.
“New Delhi has a special relationship with Moscow, and it’s not about to jeopardize it by turning on a longstanding partner,” he said.
Thursday’s meeting will nonetheless be challenging for India, especially after it was forced to issue a compromised chair’s summary at the conclusion of the G-20 finance ministers meeting last week. Russia and China objected to a joint communique that retained language on the war in Ukraine drawn directly from last year’s G-20 leaders summit declaration in Indonesia.
India has said that it stands by the Bali declaration in which major world powers strongly condemned the war in Ukraine, warning that the conflict was intensifying fragilities in the world’s economy.
Grossman said it was concerning that the final statement issued in Bengaluru last week was watered down from the Bali declaration at the insistence of China and Russia. He said New Delhi allowing that to happen was worrisome, but India’s “awkward predicament” to ensure a successful G-20 with everyone there, including Russia and China, meant the country has to make “compromises.”
“I think that’s what India is trying to do now,” he said.
The summits are particularly important for Modi and his ruling party ahead of the 2024 general elections. A strong show during India’s year as G-20 president will allow Modi’s party to signal its diplomatic reach and project power both at home and abroad.
Kugelman said the summit, due later this year, will advance important domestic political goals for New Delhi, and Modi’s ultimate goal would be to “successfully manage the myriad geopolitical rivalries within the G-20, signal that India can rise above intense great power competition and seemingly intractable issues like the Ukraine war, and guide the prestigious club toward tangible achievements.”
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced today that Chairman and CEO Mark Penn will present at the upcoming 2022 Global Technology, Internet, Media and Telecommunications Conference hosted in New York by RBC Capital Markets on November 15 and 16, 2022. Penn will participate in a fireside chat at 3:10PM on Tuesday November 15 and is available for 1:1 investor meetings throughout the duration of the event. For more information, please reach out to ir@stagwellglobal.com.
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For the first time since 2001, four of the top five picks in the NBA draft did not play college basketball in the United States.
No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama will join the San Antonio Spurs after having played in France’s top league.
The third pick, Scoot Henderson, went to the Portland Trail Blazers after two seasons with the G League Ignite. Last season, he averaged 17.6 points, 6.6 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 25 games, including a 28- point outburst in a preseason game against Wembanyama’s Metropolitans 92 squad.
The next two picks, twins Amen and Ausar Thompson, played for Overtime Elite, an Atlanta-based pro league for 16- to 20-year-olds. Amen Thompson went to the Houston Rockets, while Ausar went to the Detroit Pistons.
“When you see somebody elite, you know it,” Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said. “I think Halle Berry is pretty in church or in the grocery store. So I think that you can kind of figure it out when you see something pretty special.”
The picks showed the increasing viability of overseas and domestic minor leagues as paths to the NBA. Henderson said his time in the G League made him the most prepared player in the draft.
“We play against pros every night and guys that killed college, guys that killed overseas, guys that are going up and down in the league, coming down just to play against us, to show that they can dominate draft picks or whatever the case may be,” he said.
The only top-five pick who played in college was Brandon Miller, a one-and-done player out of Alabama who went to the Charlotte Hornets at No. 2.
Wembanyama played the past three seasons in France’s Pro A. Last season, he led the league in scoring, rebounding and blocks. He was the youngest regular-season MVP in league history and its defensive player of the year.
“Can’t really describe it,” he said. “Still fresh. Best thing in my life, you know. Best night of my life. Dreaming about this for so long. It’s a dream come true. It’s incredible.”
Miller was a first-team Associated Press All-American, averaging 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
The Thompson twins led the City Reapers to the Overtime Elite championship last season. Ausar was the regular-season and Finals MVP while Amen was an all-league first-team pick and posted a league-best 9.2 assists per game during the Overtime Elite playoffs.
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Midsize PR agency MWW continues to be recognized for creativity, innovation, and category expertise
NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MikeWorldWide, one of the world's leading independent public relations agencies, has been named for the third consecutive year to the PRNews Agency Elite Top 100 list. The third annual publication features the top 100 public relations agencies across segments and competencies that reflect the best of the industry.
MWW continues to create award-winning work with effective public relations strategies at the intersection of corporate reputation and consumer marketing. The agency has expanded its client roster through its total stakeholder approach to include leading media and entertainment, professional services, food and beverage, and technology brands. It has also enhanced its use of tools and technology and training to empower and support the growth of its employees. The firm attained the highest client retention rates in five years after implementing LIFT AI, a tool that measures both client and colleague satisfaction.
"Our culture of caring has enabled us to attract and retain the best minds in communications," said Michael Kempner, founder and chief executive officer of MikeWorldWide. "This year has been focused on smart growth initiatives that leverage the inherent strengths of our people and complement them with the tools and resources to provide best in class client service."
MikeWorldWide celebrated its 36th year in business in 2022, posting 16.8% growth since 2021. Over the course of the last year, the firm prioritized bolstering depth of expertise in high-growth areas such as influencer marketing, issues management and content creation, alongside operationalizing its culture of caring, with innovative new benefits shaped by MWW's 230+ team members to support an environment where talent thrives.
In addition to the inclusion on "PRNews Agency Elite Top 100 List" for all three years of the list's existence, MWW has been recognized for agency successes and outstanding client campaigns by top industry accolades including Ragan's Top Agencies award, the SABRE awards, PRWeek awards and PRNEWS Platinum awards. The Elite Top 100 list is compiled in a searchable portal that gives brand-side marketers an effective tool to aid the search for an agency partner with filters for industry specializations and services, here.
MikeWorldWide is a leading independent, integrated public relations agency serving global clients across the US & Europe. It employs more than 225 communications experts that live at the intersection of consumer brand marketing, technology, and corporate reputation. The award-winning firm applies its expertise and culture of caring through research, strategy, creativity, empathy, and insight for clients to maximize the potential of every marketing channel. It delivers breakthrough communications for the global enterprises, corporate leaders and innovative brands who are driving the creative economy.
Open positions at MWW can be found here.
To learn more about MikeWorldWide, visit mww.com.
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