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December is National Write A Business Plan Month
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Owning and operating a successful small business is challenging in the best of times, but entrepreneurs who have business plans are twice as likely to obtain capital and are more likely to grow, according to SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
"December is a great time for business planning – not just for new businesses but for existing businesses – so you can start fresh for the new year," explains SCORE mentor Laura Rogers. As a banker and regional credit manager, Rogers notes that in today's macroeconomic environment, small businesses need to be thinking ahead. She advises: "Interest rates are increasing and may continue to do so. Small businesses must account for that in their budgeting, and make sure they understand consumer spending habits, how they can change and how that can impact your business."
For entrepreneurs who don't know where to begin, SCORE offers downloadable step-by-step business planning templates that include easy-to-follow instructions to consider the many aspects of running a business, anticipate challenges and develop strategies to succeed. Once complete, SCORE mentors are available to review plans, offer feedback and provide expert advice, all at no charge.
Last year alone, SCORE volunteers provided nearly 4.6 million hours of critical, timely mentoring and education, supporting clients in navigating funding options, finding customers, responding to economic challenges and adapting daily operations.
"Unfortunately, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year and 50% fail within the first five years. When small business owners think through key issues and work with a mentor, they are more likely to avoid common pitfalls and are three times more likely to stay in business," according to SCORE CEO Bridget Weston.
While developing a business plan can seem overwhelming, the key is to just get started, says Kewaan Dayton, an entrepreneur and SCORE mentor with a decade of experience successfully launching his own ventures.
His advice: "Don't wait. Take that first step, talk to the clients, start servicing them and figure out the requirements. Then it is a matter of following a business plan to guide your growth. Real life experience helps you plan for what comes next. SCORE is here to hold your hand."
To learn more about SCORE's free, small business support, visit www.score.org.
Since 1964, SCORE has helped 11 million entrepreneurs start or grow a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free mentoring, workshops and educational services to 1,500+ communities nationwide, creating 25,084 new businesses and 71,475 non-owner jobs in 2021 alone. Visit SCORE at www.score.org. Follow @SCOREMentors on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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By The Associated Press
A look at what’s happening around the majors on Saturday:
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2B OR NOT 2B
Robinson Canó has found another job in the majors, signing with San Diego less than a week after being released by the Mets.
The Padres plan to use the 39-year-old Canó as a left-handed bat off the bench. Acting manager Ryan Christenson said he could get some occasional starts at second base and designated hitter.
“I’ve got a lot left in the tank,” Canó said. “I know I can still play this game and just go out on top.”
The Mets owe Canó nearly $45 million remaining on his original contract signed with Seattle. He will earn a prorated share of the $700,000 minimum.
Canó hit .195 with one home run and three RBIs in 43 plate appearances for the NL East-leading Mets. He sat out last season serving a second suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
The eight-time All-Star second baseman had a career batting average of .302 with 335 home runs in 17 seasons when the Mets cut him.
Christenson has taken over the Padres while manager Bob Melvin recovers from prostate surgery.
The Padres said Friday that no cancer was found during the operation two days earlier. The 60-year-old Melvin had said he hoped to miss only the first six games of the team’s nine-game trip, which started in Atlanta this weekend and continues through Philadelphia and San Francisco.
AILING ACE
Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw is out with inflammation in a pelvic joint, the seventh straight season he’s gone on the injured list. Los Angeles made the roster move several hours before he was set to face the Phillies at Dodger Stadium.
The 34-year-old Kershaw was bothered by pain in his pitching arm for the entire second half of last season and missed the Dodgers’ playoff run.
Kershaw (4-0, 1.80 ERA) is off to an outstanding start to his 15th season with the Dodgers. The three-time NL Cy Young winner has 32 strikeouts and just three walks in his five starts since signing a $17 million, one-year deal in March to return to his only professional club.
Kershaw also became the Dodgers’ franchise leader in strikeouts on April 30.
HOMECOMING GAME
Prized Mariners pitching prospect George Kirby had a vocal cheering section in the Seattle stands for his impressive major league debut on Mother’s Day and figures to have another one when he faces the Mets in his second career start.
Kirby grew up in Rye, New York, about 22 miles north of Citi Field. He was drafted by the Mets out of high school in the 32nd round but went to college at Elon in North Carolina and was selected by Seattle with the 20th overall pick in 2019. The 24-year-old right-hander, rated one of baseball’s best pitching newcomers, threw six shutout innings with seven strikeouts and no walks Sunday against Tampa Bay after getting called up from Double-A Arkansas.
KB COMING BACK
Kris Bryant could return to Colorado’s lineup soon after a cortisone injection eased the pain in his achy back.
The Rockies outfielder got the shot Monday, then played catch and hit in a batting cage Friday for the first time since being sidelined nearly three weeks ago. He’s expected to ramp up his workload Saturday and could begin a short minor league rehab assignment next week.
Bryant, who signed a seven-year, $172 million free-agent deal with the Rockies in March, is still looking for his first home run with Colorado. The four-time All-Star and 2016 NL MVP is batting .281 with four RBIs. He’s struck out 12 times in 57 at-bats.
500 STRAIGHT
Royals outfielder Whit Merrifield is scheduled to play in his 500th consecutive game, extending the longest streak in the majors, when Kansas City plays at Colorado.
Merrifield’s run began on June 25, 2018, and is the longest in the majors since Prince Fielder played in 547 straight from Sept. 14, 2010, to May 16, 2014. Merrifield has played six positions during the stretch: first base, second base, left field, center field, right field and DH.
To break Cal Ripken Jr.’s record of 2,632 games? The 33-year-old would need to play another 13-plus seasons.
RYU READY
Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu, sidelined since April 16 with a forearm issue, will be activated to start at Tampa Bay.
The 35-year-old allowed 11 runs over 7 1/3 innings in his first two starts before going on the injured list. After a quick visit to Triple-A Buffalo for a rehab start last Saturday, he’s set to rejoin the rotation. He’ll oppose Rays left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (0-0, 6.14).
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MARTIN COUNTY, KY (WOWK) — A fire at the Historic Martin County Courthouse is under control, according to dispatchers.
Martin County dispatchers say the fire broke out around 6:45 p.m. on Monday.
Main Street is closed as a result of the fire, dispatchers say.
The extent of the damage is unknown at this time.
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'Because of the Brave': Volunteers plant 10K American flags at University of Phoenix for Memorial Day
PHOENIX - Volunteers spend the day on May 24 planting a field of American flags at the University of Phoenix to honor veterans and active military members for Memorial Day.
RELATED: University of Phoenix plants 10,000 flags, hosts traveling memorial to honor veterans
The message, as seen from the sky, reads ‘because of the brave': a tribute to those who died while on military duty.
"Thousands of people gave their lives in service to our nation for the life you live," said Christine Martinez.
Martinez, who is a retired Navy Senior Chief, said acknowledging Memorial Day is important.
"Every time that a service member has passed away, there is a family and friends that are left behind, continuing to live their life without them, and they also paid that price," said Martinez.
Another volunteer, Charnessia Cooper, said helping out with the project did not require a second thought.
"My grandfather was a Vietnam vet -- rest in peace. My husband is a veteran of the Army, and my daughter is a veteran of the Army, so representing those who have gone on is something I’ve vowed to do," said Cooper.
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Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies
By KEN MILLER
Associated Press
A former owner of two NBA teams, an NFL franchise and a longtime businessman, Billy Joe “Red” McCombs has died at his home in San Antonio. McCombs’ family said in a statement Monday that McCombs died Sunday at age 95. A cause of death was not given, but the statement said McCombs died peacefully surrounded by his family. McCombs owned the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA on two separate occasions. He also once owned the NBA’s Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. McCombs also owned various businesses that included auto dealerships, the oil and gas industry, real estate, cattle ranches and radio stations. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/02/20/former-nba-nfl-team-owner-businessman-red-mccombs-dies/ | 2023-02-20 23:16:39 | 1 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/02/20/former-nba-nfl-team-owner-businessman-red-mccombs-dies/ |
DeSantis walks back ‘territorial dispute’ remark on Ukraine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute,” following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate’s dismissive description of the conflict.
In excerpts of an interview with Piers Morgan set to air Thursday on Fox Nation, DeSantis said his earlier comments referenced ongoing fighting in the eastern Donbas region, as well as Russia’s 2014 seizure of Crimea. Ukraine’s borders are internationally recognized, including by the United Nations.
“What I’m referring to is where the fighting is going on now, which is that eastern border region Donbas, and then Crimea, and you have a situation where Russia has had that. I don’t think legitimately, but they had,” DeSantis said, according to excerpts. “There’s a lot of ethnic Russians there. So, that’s some difficult fighting, and that’s what I was referring to, and so it wasn’t that I thought Russia had a right to that, and so if I should have made that more clear, I could have done it.”
DeSantis made his initial comments last week in a written response to questions sent to declared and potential GOP presidential candidates by Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The Florida governor, seen as a top rival to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 GOP nomination, said that defending Ukraine wasn’t a national security priority for the U.S., and he downplayed the Russian invasion.
“While the U.S. has many vital national interests — securing our borders, addressing the crisis of readiness within our military, achieving energy security and independence, and checking the economic, cultural, and military power of the Chinese Communist Party — becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia is not one of them,” DeSantis wrote, echoing how Russia has characterized its ongoing invasion.
In the days that followed, a number of Republican senators weighed in with criticism. In an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said DeSantis “doesn’t deal with foreign policy every day as governor,” adding that “foreign policy is all about nuance.” Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who has endorsed Trump’s 2024 campaign, told Fox News that DeSantis “is basically taking the Chinese position when it comes to Russia’s invasion.”
Republican Sens. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, John Cornyn of Texas and Roger Wicker of Mississippi said they disagreed with DeSantis’ framing.
In the interview with Morgan, DeSantis sought to toughen his position toward Russia, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” and arguing that his detractors had incorrectly characterized his “territorial dispute” remarks.
“I think it’s been mischaracterized,” he told Morgan, according to excerpts. “Obviously, Russia invaded — that was wrong. They invaded Crimea and took that in 2014 — that was wrong.”
Democrats have also seized on DeSantis’ apparent shifting stance, blasting out emails rounding up the GOP criticism and saying DeSantis’ “stumbling over this answer makes clear he is out of his depth.”
Asked by The Atlantic about DeSantis’ initial comments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that failure to act on Russia’s aggression in his country could ultimately draw the U.S. into a conflict if incursions are also made into NATO member countries.
“When they will occupy NATO countries, and also be on the borders of Poland and maybe fight with Poland, the question is: Will you send all your soldiers with weapons, all your pilots, all your ships? Will you send tanks and armored vehicles with your young people? Will you do it?” Zelenskyy said. “Because if you will not do it, you will have no NATO.”
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New Safety Campaign Kicks Off to Curb Street Racing Following National Surge During Pandemic
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freeway Insurance, the largest auto insurance and personal lines distributor in the U.S., today announced the launch of a new public safety campaign on the dangers of street racing. In conjunction with NASCAR driver Daniel Suárez, the campaign kicks off with a video of Suárez warning against street racing.
As the first Mexican champion in NASCAR, Suárez recorded videos for the campaign appealing to drivers in both English and Spanish.
During the pandemic, reports of street racing surged across the country as fewer commuters were on highways and streets became less congested, making them more enticing - and dangerous - for street racing.
"A few minutes of fun can change your life forever," Suárez said. "The sad reality is that, most of the time, an innocent bystander pays the price."
"I am very proud of Freeway Insurance and Daniel for launching this much needed campaign across the country," said Trackhouse Owner and Founder Justin Marks. "We all love racing. We live and breathe racing 24 hours a day, seven days a week. But, there is a proper place for racing and it certainly isn't on the city streets. If you want to race, there are tracks in nearly every city in America where you can race safely."
Earlier this year, Freeway Insurance expanded its partnership with Suárez, serving as his primary sponsor for five events during the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series. Freeway Insurance also has a national advertising campaign featuring Suárez, including the only Spanish-language commercials featuring a NASCAR driver.
"NASCAR fans associate Suárez and the Freeway Insurance Chevrolet Camaro with speed, but we wanted to educate them that nothing is more important than safety when getting behind the wheel of a car," said Cesar Soriano, CEO of Confie. "Even if this campaign stops just one person from putting themselves and others in a dangerous street racing situation, it will have been a success."
To learn more about Freeway Insurance, visit freewayinsurance.com and/or to view the campaign, click here.
About Freeway Insurance
Freeway Insurance, Inc., established in 1987, is the largest personal lines insurance agency in the United States, and is an affiliate brand of Confie. As also one of the fastest-growing nationwide insurance distribution companies, Freeway offers insurance policies via a "click, call, or come-in" approach that provides customers coverage throughout the United States. The company is constantly researching, growing, and diversifying product offerings to stay responsive to the ever-evolving insurance market. Freeway offers a wide range of plans, from the most basic to premium plans, in auto, truck, commercial vehicle, fire, flood, homeowners, renters, small commercial, motorcycle, and recreational vehicle insurance products. In 2008, Freeway Insurance joined Confie, a national insurance distribution company. Today, Freeway Insurance services customers in more than 500 offices. Consumers access Freeway Insurance through neighborhood Freeway offices as well as by visiting freewayinsurance.com or calling 888-851-4799.
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An alleged drunken driver and his passenger were both arrested early Monday. The driver evaded police as the passenger exited the moving vehicle and ran off, according to the report.
At about 1:36 a.m., an officer reported seeing a truck in the 100 block of Avenue A driving without its lights on. On foot, the officer used a flashlight to try to initiate contact with the driver.
The officer approached the driver’s side window. But the report states the male driver took off despite the officer yelling for him to stop. Still without lights on, the vehicle continued onto West Hickory Street and accelerated quickly, according to the report.
After getting into a marked patrol vehicle, the officer searched for the truck. The officer eventually found it in a parking lot in the 1200 block of West Hickory. As the patrol vehicle neared with lights activated, the truck kept moving. The officer reported seeing the passenger door open while the vehicle was still moving and a male subject got out, running toward Avenue A.
The officer detained the 19-year-old driver. He said he saw the vehicle’s emergency lights were activated, according to the report, and he claimed to not know the passenger.
While speaking with him, the officer reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath. After conducting standard field sobriety tests, the report states the officer gathered sufficient clues to indicate the driver was intoxicated.
He was placed under arrest and charged with driving while intoxicated and evading arrest or detention with a vehicle. The report states he consented to a blood draw, which was performed at the city jail as he was booked.
Meanwhile, the report states University of North Texas police encountered the 30-year-old runaway passenger and detained him. He allegedly said he was inside the vehicle and saw the emergency lights, and that he ran from police because he didn’t want any problems and wanted to get home.
The passenger was also placed under arrest and charged with evading arrest or detention. Police spokesperson Amy Cunningham said the report did not mention anything about the man being intoxicated.
Other reports
2400 block of Stockbridge Road — A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a group of women he knows during an argument, according to a police report.
At about 2:54 p.m., police were dispatched to a disturbance call. Dispatch had an open line with multiple people arguing. Multiple callers said a man had a shotgun, had charged it and that there were three women yelling at him.
When police arrived, they spoke to several people involved who all know each other. One of the women alleged the man had pointed a shotgun at all of them. Another woman similarly said that he came onto his balcony, yelling them and pointed a shotgun at them.
Police spoke with the man, who said one of the women was banging on his door. When he opened it, he said they got into a verbal argument. He admitted to waving a shotgun in the air and charging it, according to the report. He alleged the women were talking about having someone come over to fight him and that was why he got his gun.
The report states the man was compliant with officers and provided them access to a shotgun and handgun he possessed.
Because of what the man said, police believe he intentionally or knowingly displayed a firearm with the intent to cause alarm. They placed him under arrest and charged him with disorderly conduct, and he was transported to the city jail without incident.
400 block of Fort Worth Drive — A dealership owner reported Monday that he found a man sleeping inside one of the business’s pickup trucks, which now had several thousands of dollars in damage, according to a police report.
At about 11:09 a.m., police were dispatched to a criminal trespass at a car dealership. The caller, who owns the dealership, said a man who had already been trespassed from the property broke into a vehicle and was sleeping inside it.
When police arrived, the report states they saw the man inside the vehicle and instructed him to exit. The report states police reviewed the previous criminal trespass notices and verified that he had signed that he knew he was not allowed on the property.
The 51-year-old man, however, claimed he had permission to sleep there. But the report states he couldn’t describe the person who gave him permission. The owner disputed his claim. Police arrested the man and charged him with criminal trespass.
The owner said there was several thousands of dollars worth of damage to the truck. He said this man or another person broke out the right front window and the interior had been completely destroyed. The report states there were pieces of the interior lying on the ground outside.
Police are still investigating whether they can prove that the man was the one to cause the damage. At the time of the report, he was charged only with criminal trespass. But, pending the investigation, he could also be charged with criminal mischief.
Roundup
From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Monday, the Denton Police Department handled 383 service and officer-initiated calls and made 11 arrests.
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DARIEN, Conn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Labor Day marks the official end of summer, so make it count. Let's have a little fun and celebrate Labor Day with your favorite cheese.
Jarlsberg® cheese, is famous around the world for its nutty, mild and sweet flavor. Jarlsberg® adds a little extra to any cuisine in the world. Jarlsberg® melts beautifully, which makes it perfect for gratins, pies, pizzas, burgers, quesadillas and cheese melt sandwiches. The mild nuttiness of Jarlsberg® is a perfect companion to most herbs and spices. In addition to the unique flavor, it offers just the right chewiness when melted on top. When added to fondues, soups or sauces Jarlsberg® blends in seamlessly.
Try the Jarlsberg® Maui Burger…using grilled pineapples as your burger buns. It's sweet and nutty & sure to WOW your friends and family. Perfect for your Labor Day celebration and festivities!
Jarlsberg® Cheese Melted Maui Madness Burger Recipe
Ingredients
(4 Servings)
- 1 1/2 pounds minced beef
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- Non-stick spray
- 4 thick pineapple rings
- 4 red bell pepper rings
- 4 slices of Jarlsberg®
- Thinly-sliced red onions
- 8 slices of cooked bacon (optional)
- Lettuce and tomato
Here is how you do it
Pre-heat your grill.
In a medium bowl, mix the beef with the tomato paste, teriyaki sauce and salt. Form 4 equal-sized burger patties.
Spray the grill with non-stick spray and grill the pineapple rings evenly on both sides. Set aside and grill peppers and burgers to your liking. Top the burgers with Jarlsberg® cheese and allow to melt slightly.
Assemble your burgers using the pineapple rings in place of a bun and top with the burger, cheese, peppers, red onion slices, bacon, lettuce and tomato slices.
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Although sometimes mistaken for a Swiss cheese, Jarlsberg® is a singular creation — a cross between Gouda and Emmental. The structure and pattern of the holes are unique and inseparable from the mild, nutty flavor. The secret recipe from 1956 contains a propionic acid that is the source of both the flavor and the holes. You can't have one without the other, and the combination delivers a cheese that makes every meal memorable.
Jarlsberg® is a cheese that has both character and incredible versatility. The semi-soft cheese is a great addition to any cheese platter and pairs very well with fruit, nuts and even dark chocolate! When used for cooking Jarlsberg® is a real treat to work with.
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Big brands have become the most visible battlefields in America's culture wars. During this year's Pride Month, which ended yesterday, boycotts and protests focused on Target, Bud Light, Starbucks and even the Los Angeles Dodgers over LGBTQ support. NPR's Alina Selyukh reports.
ALINA SELYUKH, BYLINE: First thing to specify is that not all companies are brands. Your local grocery store just wants to sell you some snacks, but a brand wants to connect with you on a deep level.
MARCUS COLLINS: You know, my razor's sharper, my toothpaste has 25% more fluoride - it's not terribly evocative.
SELYUKH: Marcus Collins is a marketing expert at the University of Michigan.
COLLINS: But if my brand of ice cream tells me that we should dismantle white supremacy, you go, whoa, nelly. That's a powerful thing.
SELYUKH: He says the strongest brands want to become part of your identity - think Apple or Tesla - because this way you might not only buy their stuff but evangelize for it. Add into the mix social media in a very divided society...
COLLINS: We go to greater lengths to signal who we are and who we are not.
SELYUKH: And when we disagree, we want to distance ourselves dramatically. People boycotted Spotify over disinformation on podcasts, Goya over the CEO's praise of Donald Trump. They burned Nike shoes for supporting Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the anthem. Now people are calling in bomb threats to Target stores and Bud Light factories. Boardrooms are reconsidering the risks of LGBTQ messaging.
COLLINS: You know, it was convenient to put a rainbow in June because the chances of you getting backlash is low.
SELYUKH: Today, conservatives are raising the stakes. Ron DeSantis and other Republican presidential candidates are even campaigning on a traditionalist view that companies should stick to the basics - make stuff, sell stuff and stay out of, quote, "woke" issues like transgender rights or climate change. Rutgers University law professor Carlos Ball argues this underplays the power of corporate America.
CARLOS BALL: I think it's a mistake to view them only as the providers of goods and services, period. They have always been and they will always be much more than that.
SELYUKH: Big companies set employment standards and cultural trends. They lobby lawmakers and fund advocacy groups. Corporations were long ahead of courts on LGBTQ workplace rights, for example. And these days, companies face lots of pressure to take a stand. Younger people tell surveys they want to know the values of their brands. Shareholders are starting to push for it, too.
KIMBERLY A WHITLER: There is a belief that you have to pick one side or the other.
SELYUKH: Kimberly A. Whitler is a longtime marketing executive now at the University of Virginia.
WHITLER: But what we're seeing is that that's damaging brands.
SELYUKH: Boycotts of brands often have little economic impact. Long term, people forget and move on. But Whitler says research suggests staking positions on divisive issues can hurt brand reputation. And wanting to take a stand creates a particular conundrum for brands built around mass appeal, which worry about alienating chunks of their audience.
WHITLER: Patagonia, Ben and Jerry's - these brands were birthed liberal, and it's absolutely fine for them to be liberal. What's challenging is when a company is birthed mass and then they want to start shifting.
SELYUKH: Can a big mass brand reach all sides of the ideological spectrum, and how? To Whitler, that's the biggest question now. Collins at the University of Michigan argues both-side-ism (ph) is a big reason why the fallout has been so huge for Target and especially Bud Light. The two had spent years supporting the LGBTQ community, but under attack, they flinched, he says. Target pulled Pride-themed clothes and Bud Light even issued a meandering apology.
COLLINS: And not only did they lose the people that they originally pissed off or offended, but then they lost the people they had been supporting for years, all to play to this mythological middle.
SELYUKH: People who are so uninvested they might choose a different beer just to stay out of the whole thing. I asked him, can a brand appeal to everyone?
COLLINS: Everyone? I think that's a myth. There's no such thing as everyone.
SELYUKH: Though plenty of brands will keep trying, fumbling their way to being both evocative and popular at the same time.
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At World Baseball Classic, Philos Project Brings Teams Together Against Antisemitism
MIAMI, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hours before Israel and the Dominican Republic squared off during the World Baseball Classic, players and coaches participated in an event for local student athletes from the Jewish and Hispanic communities. The joint effort between the Philos Project and the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) was designed to inspire young players, to discuss ways to combat antisemitism, and to promote friendship and hope through sports.
According to Jesse Rojo, Director of Philos Latino, "It was truly inspiring to see professional athletes go beyond their professional obligations to personally connect with the next generation and champion a message that solidifies the strong, historic friendship between Jews and Latinos."
Tuesday's "Esperanza Series" event builds on a Philos-led trip to the Holy Land in November 2022, when MLB players Jeimer Candelario, César Hernández and Nelson Cruz held a baseball clinic for over 200 Israeli children and met with Dominican and Israeli leaders in support of strong bilateral relations.
"We're extremely proud of the friendships we've developed with Philos Latino and the Dominican Republic," said Jordy Alter, President of the IAB. "This is an incredible opportunity for kids to experience how sports like baseball unite people from all countries and all backgrounds.
The event at José Martí Park in Miami featured a question-and-answer session and an exchange of flags between countries. It also included a ceremony featuring white roses, a symbol adopted from a Nazi resistance movement in the 1940's and used today by the Philos Action League to show solidarity and friendship to victims of antisemitism, a gesture the group has repeated more than 150 times since May 2021.
MLB great Nelson Cruz, who serves as GM of the Dominican team, headlined the clinic and expressed hope "for this initiative to continue to grow and that we may be able to bring more players to motivate the children and that this may become a tradition for many years to come."
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Philos Esperanza promotes ties between Hispanic and Jewish communities through baseball clinics and athlete exchanges. It seeks to reinforce ties between Israel and the Dominican Republic, the only country to volunteer to receive Jewish refugees in the years preceding WII.
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The partnership integrates Krisp's best-in-class audio capabilities with Twilio Video best-in-class solution.
BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global software company Krisp announced a new partnership with Twilio (Inc.). The new integration partnership will allow Twilio Video customers to achieve high-quality audio when building video experiences through Twilio Video. With Krisp's background noise cancellation capabilities, environmental distractions are no longer a concern for developers building video applications using Twilio Video. Krisp will help Twilio Video customers create an exceptional audio experience, enhancing the video solution they are building through Twilio Video.
"Krisp is a natural technology fit within Twilio's solutions. Twilio customers will now have advanced voice and audio quality with their market-leading Twilio Video for both desktop and mobile devices." Robert Schoenfield
Krisp's technology helps create a distraction-free virtual environment even if your call participants have noisy physical work environments thanks to bi-directional noise cancellation. In a study with over 400 participants, 78% of respondents agreed that background noise from people on the other end of the call distracts them from the conversation taking place in their online meeting. By bringing Krisp to Twilio Video, developers now have the capability to build and launch video solutions for a post-Covid world where remote and hybrid interactions have changed the expectations of virtual communications platforms.
We are thrilled to partner with the Krisp team, who are leading the way in AI-based noise cancellation technology. Together we can provide exceptional audio quality to the billions of conversations on the Twilio Video platform, allowing customers to build engaging and personalized virtual experiences across telehealth, education, remote work, and more. - Gaurav Agarwal, GM at Twilio
Krisp is a global software company that develops audio solutions to empower everyone to communicate with clarity and confidence. Its AI-powered Noise, Voice, and Echo Cancellation technology has been recognized as an industry leader, named one of the Time 100 "Best Inventions of 2020" in the Artificial Intelligence category and one of "America's Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies" by Forbes. Krisp supports more than 150 million users across the world and thousands of small businesses, enterprise organizations, contact centers, and business process outsourcers to create clearer communication—regardless of where they work—and is trusted by some of the world's largest and most prominent organizations. Visit krisp.ai to learn more.
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Former chief evangelist for Mendix takes marketing helm at pivotal time for enterprise digital transformation
● Ford targets opportunities in accelerated paradigm shift to digital-first economy spurring widespread adoption of low-code software development
● With Mendix's robust, comprehensive ecosystem, Ford aims to move Mendix low-code to the center of the enterprise application development stack
● From an English coal-mining town to mining data in the C-suite, Ford's 30+ year career illustrates the opportunities and triumphs of low-code software development
BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mendix, a Siemens business and the global leader in modern enterprise application development, today announced that low-code veteran Nick Ford has been promoted to chief marketing officer at Mendix. Ford, based in London, was previously vice president of product marketing and chief evangelist at Mendix. He joins the C-suite leadership team for the low-code category leader as it drives low-code from a supporting role to the center of the application development stack to fuel Mendix's next phase of hypergrowth.
Mendix, with global operations across Europe, North America, China, India, Australia, and the Middle East, pioneered the enterprise low-code market beginning in 2005 and was acquired by Siemens in 2018. The company's enterprise low-code, model-driven approach has emerged as the mainstream paradigm for enterprises creating new business value with digital solutions. Researchers estimate that the $13.8 billion global market for low-code development will continue to see 44% annual growth through 2028.
"Today, enterprises are being challenged to respond to accelerated demand for industry-specific digital transformation," said Ford, Mendix's new chief marketing officer. "This is coupled with a tsunami of pandemic-influenced tech innovations coming to market. It's harder now for businesses to separate the signal from the noise. Mendix's dynamic app development platform is the near- and long-term strategic choice for enterprises to overcome these pain points and lead in the digital-first economy."
Ford added, "The Mendix platform is widely recognized for its best-in-class ability to modernize core systems, improve operational efficiencies, digitize customer engagement, and rapidly launch new products and business models. These strengths enable Mendix to meet the enterprise at any point on the arc of their digital transformation journey with customized solutions to stay competitive in their target markets."
Coal mining was the main industry in Dinnington, a small town in South Yorkshire, England, where Nick Ford spent his childhood. Ford credits his father for introducing him to computer programming by gifting the young teenager a ZX Spectrum kit, enabling colorful, programmable gaming. Thus inspired, Ford launched his 30-plus-year career in the software development space, beginning as a COBOL programmer and software consultant for north England's steel industry.
"My experience working with a fourth-generation programming language set the stage for appreciating the need to build software better, and seeing the value early-on to leverage abstraction in software languages," said Ford.
In 2010, Ford joined Mendix as solutions architect/sales engineer when the young company had fewer than 40 employees. The same year, Ford helped launch the company's first branch in the United Kingdom. As a product expert and technical entrepreneur, Ford spent a decade in multiple product expert roles, from Chief Evangelist to Head of Solutions Architecture, for platform launches that transformed Mendix into a multi-million-dollar, low-code industry leader. Ford cites his "appetite to change, adapt, and purposefully chase opportunities" as the drivers fueling his rise from software developer to chief marketing officer of a global enterprise.
In his new position, Ford is responsible for more than 100 employees, overseeing Mendix's product marketers and evangelists, sales enablement, digital operations, and data teams. "We have access to a tremendous amount of information detailing who is using our platform, how they are using it, and why," Ford said. "The enormous potential of these metrics should change the practice of every CMO. I plan to explore metrics far beyond traditional core marketing KPIs. By examining external data and marketing trends in combination with internal marketing to improve the organization's product and processes, a modern CMO is well positioned to accelerate enterprise growth and revenue."
"Nick has a unique strategic vision for data-driven marketing," said Tim Srock, Mendix's new CEO. "Combined with his unmatched mastery of our platform and clear understanding of how low-code can and will become the centerpiece of enterprise app development, he is the right person at the right time to steer marketing to deliver the revenue growth we are targeting."
In a digital-first world, customers want their every need anticipated, employees want better tools to do their jobs, and enterprises know that sweeping digital transformation is the key to survival and success. Mendix, a Siemens business, is quickly becoming the engine of the enterprise digital landscape. Its industry-leading low-code platform and comprehensive ecosystem integrates the most advanced technology to support solutions that boost engagement, streamline operations, and relieve IT logjams. Built on the pillars of abstraction, automation, cloud, and collaboration, Mendix dramatically increases developer productivity and empowers a legion of not-so-technical, 'citizen' developers to create apps guided by their particular domain expertise, facilitated by Mendix's engineered-in collaborative capabilities and intuitive visual interface. Recognized as a leader and visionary by leading industry analysts, the platform is cloud-native, open, extensible, agile, and proven. From artificial intelligence and augmented reality to intelligent automation and native mobile, Mendix is the backbone of digital-first enterprises. The Mendix enterprise low-code platform has been adopted by more than 4,000 leading companies around the world.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
8-7-5, SB: 2
(eight, seven, five; SB: two)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
8-7-5, SB: 2
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Updated June 13, 2022 at 10:36 AM ET
What could possibly replace McDonald's iconic Golden Arches? In the case of its new Russian spinoff, the answer appears to be orange backslashes.
The launch of Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine prompted McDonald's to withdraw from the country after more than 30 years, a process that entailed pausing its operations and "de-arching" its restaurants in an undisclosed deal secured with a new Russian buyer.
Last month, the company announced that Alexander Govor, a Siberian coal baron who had previously licensed 25 McDonald's franchises, would acquire the rest of its 850 Russian locations and operate them under a new brand. Under the acquisition deal, Govor also promised to retain and pay McDonald's 62,000 Russian employees for at least two years.
At the launch of his flagship store on Moscow's Pushkin Square Sunday, Govor unveiled the franchise's new name — "Vkusno I Tochka," which translates to English as "Delicious, that's all" — to the public before a nationwide rollout.
The initial reactions were mixed.
Local university student Ilya Konsenberg said the burgers and fries tasted the same — a claim company representatives have maintained amid assurances that McDonald's suppliers of Russian beef, chicken and potatoes remain unchanged.
"It's just different packaging," noted Konsenberg.
Fellow patron Ludmilla Rudenko, however, said she felt like she was at a funeral. Clutching an empty hamburger wrapper, she expressed fears that the chain she and her family have come to love might resort to old Soviet traditions of poor service — and even poorer quality food.
"Have you ever eaten in a Soviet restaurant?" she asked. "You never knew if the meat you were getting was lamb, pork ... or your neighbor's cat."
The company opened its first 15 locations in the Moscow region on Sunday, with another 200 set to roll out across the country later this month.
The company released its new logo before its name
Sistema PBO, which manages the company, revealed its new logo on Thursday.
It depicts a small red circle and two orange lines (aka a burger and pair of fries) against a green background, which the spokesperson said represents the quality of the chain's products and service. Altogether, the three shapes somewhat resemble an abstract letter "M."
Twitter users have noted its similarity to the logos of other popular brands, including the Japanese chain Mos Burger, Marriott hotels and the Warner Brothers logo from 1972. Others compared it to a drowning stick figure, cricket bats and the flag of Bangladesh.
The new name remained a surprise until Sunday's reopening. Citing the state newspaper Izvestia, the BBC previously reported that the chain had submitted eight potential names to the Russian government agency in charge of intellectual property, including "Tot Samyi," which translates to "The Same One," and "Svobodnaya Kassa," meaning "available cash register."
Of course, classic menu items will have to be rebranded, too. The Filet-O-Fish will be called a "Fish Burger" and burgers will be known as "Grand" rather than "Royal," according to the Moscow Times.
The McDonald's app changed its name to "My Burger" for Russian users on Friday, but the chain's press team said the change was only temporary, according to Reuters. The app's home page reportedly featured a slogan reading: "Some things are changing, but stable work is here to stay."
Anna Patrunina, one of the first McDonald's hires in the Soviet Union and the vice president of operations for the new spinoff, said the primary difference between the two companies is Russian confidence.
"Thirty two years ago we were so worried because we didn't know how it would go," she said. "But today we know exactly what we're doing."
Indeed, not much else is changing: It's employing the same restaurant staff, and Govor has said there's no reason to reinvent the wheel of McDonald's "world famous" system.
Still, McDonald's exit from Russia is significant
Kristy Ironside, an economic historian of Russia at McGill University, told NPR's All Things Considered that the exit of the Golden Arches is in many ways as symbolic as their arrival in 1990.
International newspapers covered the opening of Russia's first McDonald's as an example of the Soviet Union embracing capitalist principles, she explained, and images of people lining up to eat at the Pushkin Square location have come to represent that moment of transition and Cold War thawing.
McDonald's departure represents a new period of isolation for Russia, with thousands of Western companies limiting or ending operations in the country as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. And while its withdrawal could leave thousands of food service and agriculture workers without jobs, Ironside acknowledged, some people in Russia are seeing a silver lining.
"For the more nationalistic types, it's seen as, you know, maybe a positive symbol that it's going down because there were people even in the '90s who were not very happy about the fact that they spread so quickly, that they were, again, sort of proving this capitalist business model," she explained.
The chain timed its reopening with Russia Day, a national holiday commemorating the 1990 adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. Sunday marked 108 days since Russia launched its full-fledged invasion of Ukraine.
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(Our Auto Expert) — This is a special sneak peek at the Mercedes AMG EQE SUV, the very first AMG SUV all-electric version that Mercedes has ever made.
This vehicle has 677 horsepower, can do zero to sixty miles an hour in 3.3 seconds, and has so much monumental equipment inside, it’s jaw-dropping. The design, the performance, and how this vehicle is kitted out are going to be a big step forward that will arrive in the United States as the primary market in the summer of 2023.
Two versions of the EQE SUV are available. There will be the AMG and the regular version. AMG is easily recognized by the slats in the grill. But there’s a bigger brother to this EQE SUV, and that’s the EQS. The EQS and the EQE are hard to tell apart. However, you can easily do that when you look at the front because the EQE has two diamonds above the headlights, and the EQS has three diamonds above the headlines.
They made this look sleek and fast because of something they did at the back. It used to be that steps on the side of the vehicle were a hindrance to aerodynamics, but not in this case. Mercedes designed these steps into the vehicle as part of the under-body aerodynamic system.
This helps you get in and cuts down on the drag coefficient. Also, a small lip on the rear tail light cuts down the drag coefficient as well. They’ve made it look like a coupe, but the true roofline resembles an SUV.
A lot to see on the inside of the new EQE SUV. One of the highlights is the beautiful hyper screen which stretches from pillar to pillar, we first saw that on the EQS.
Also included for the first time is Dolby, Atmos. That is part of the 15-speaker sound system. You’ll notice with your Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music that tunes are now coming with Dolby Atmos music. That means you can pump those tunes right into this sound system and take advantage of some of the best music that you have ever heard.
We will learn more about the EQE when it arrives next year, with innovative battery management software developed in-house by Mercedes. We know that the 2024 AMG EQE SUV will have two powerful AMG-specific electric motors with up to six hundred and seventy-seven horsepower total output.
AMG Performance 4matic plus fully variable all-wheel drive rear-axle steering. AMG ride control air suspension with adaptive damping system and AMG Active Ride Control. AMG is giving a new voice to Electric Mobility as a soundtrack for inside and out that emotionally enhances the dynamic Driving Experience.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — About 40,000 low-income adults living in the country illegally won't lose their government-funded health insurance over the next year under a new policy announced Monday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration.
California already pays for the health care expenses of low-income adults 25 and younger, regardless of their immigration status. A new law scheduled to take effect in January 2024 would extend those benefits to cover all adults who, but for their immigration status, would qualify for the state's Medicaid program.
But between now and when that new law takes effect in 2024, about 40,000 young adults who already have Medicaid in California are expected to lose their benefits because they are older than 25. Monday, the state Department of Health Care Services announced it would continue to cover those young adults through the end of 2023 to make sure they won't lose their benefits.
“Providing continuous coverage means that tens of thousands of young Californians won’t face a disruptions in care, keeping them covered and healthier as a result,” said Jose Torres Casillas, policy and legislative advocate for Health Access California, a consumer health care advocacy group. “California is again leading the way in making our health care system work better for all communities, regardless of income, age, or immigration status.”
Nationwide, about 22.1 million people were living in the country illegally in 2020, or about 7% of the population, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health care nonprofit. These people are not eligible for most federal public benefit programs, even though many have jobs and pay taxes.
Some states, including California, have used their own money to cover the health care expenses of this group. Eighteen states provide prenatal care to people regardless of their immigration status, while five states and the District of Columbia cover all children from low-income families regardless of their immigration status. California and Illinois recently made older adult immigrants eligible for their Medicaid programs.
California was the first state to pay for the health care expenses of some adults living in the country illegally when, in 2019, state lawmakers voted to make people 25 and younger eligible for Medicaid regardless of their immigration status.
That policy took effect in 2020, right when the COVID-19 pandemic started. The federal government issued a public health emergency, meaning no one could lose their Medicaid benefits. That's why lots of young immigrants in California have been able to stay on Medicaid, even though they are now older than 25 and are technically no longer eligible.
The federal public health emergency is expected to end soon. When it does, all of those young adults who are now older than 25 would lose their benefits once they came up for renewal. Instead, the Newsom administration said it would delay those renewals until the end of 2023, giving them time for the new law to take effect.
“Protecting these young adults–who currently have Medi-Cal–from losing coverage, only to become eligible again shortly thereafter, will prevent needless gaps in health care services and medication that people need," said Connie Choi, policy director at the California Immigrant Policy Center. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/California-to-protect-health-benefits-for-young-17390858.php | 2022-08-23 01:13:13 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/California-to-protect-health-benefits-for-young-17390858.php |
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Bad news for beer lovers. A Florida interstate was covered in cases of beer Wednesday morning after a crash involving multiple semi-trucks in Hernando County.
The crash happened shortly before 6:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near milepost 296.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two semi-trucks collided on the road after one of the drivers changed lanes.
Two other semi-trucks and a pickup truck were behind them, and were able to stop and avoid a collision. However, another semi-truck, which was carrying the beer, failed to stop and ran into the pickup truck.
The pickup went onto the shoulder of the roadway and hit one of the semis. Then the truck carrying beer hit another semi that was transporting concrete.
After the crash, the road was covered in concrete and cases of beer, troopers said.
The pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries, but no one else was hurt, according to the Highway Patrol.
The crash shut down the southbound lanes of the interstate for a couple hours, but the inside shoulder and travel lanes opened to traffic around 8:30 a.m., troopers said. | https://www.wane.com/news/interstate-covered-in-coors-light-after-semis-collide-in-florida/ | 2022-09-21 16:18:38 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/interstate-covered-in-coors-light-after-semis-collide-in-florida/ |
NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Embark Technology, Inc. f/k/a Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ: EMBK, EMBKW, NGAB, NGAB.U, NGAB.WS) between January 12, 2021 and January 5, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Embark securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Embark class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4934 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 31, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Embark had performed inadequate due diligence into Embark Trucks Inc. ("Legacy Embark"); (2) Legacy Embark and the Company, following the November 2021 merger of Legacy Embark and Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. II (the "Business Combination"), held no patents and an insignificant number of test trucks; (3) accordingly, Embark had overstated its operational and technological capabilities; (4) as a result of all the foregoing, Embark had overstated the business and financial prospects of the Company post-Business Combination; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — After days with almost no demonstrations, there were several small protests at this year’s UN climate conference calling Friday for the developed world to fight global warming more fairly and effectively.
Demonstrators called for rich nations to compensate developing countries for climate change, demanded that a pipeline project in Congo be scrapped and complained about a lack of political will to sharply reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change.
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Egypt Friday to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and then address delegates of other nations.
“I am standing shoulder to shoulder with my sisters and my brothers from Mother Africa,” said Imam Saffet Catovic of the Islamic Society of North America. “It’s time for the global north to pay for their responsibility.”
Lucky Abeng, a Nigerian activist from the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, said the group would continue to pressure world leaders to do more and “will not be intimidated.”
Often a large presence at climate negotiations, protests had been mostly muted this year, a sharp contrast to previous climate conferences that featured large demonstrations. Activists blamed the high costs of travel and accommodation in this resort town. There were also concerns that the Egyptian government could crack down despite promising to allow protests in a designated venue. Street protests are virtually banned in Egypt. And activists also increasingly doubt demonstrations’ usefulness.
Sharm el-Sheikh has been for decades the government’s favorite spot for conferences and high-level summits because it is so easy to control. The city is isolated in the desert near the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, It’s a six-hour drive from the capital, Cairo. Drivers must pass through a closely guarded tunnel under the Suez Canal, then numerous checkpoints along the highway.
Friday’s protests, like others in recent days, took place inside and around the main conference center. Other Conference of Party meetings have seen raucous protests around various parts of host cities.
“We need countries like the United States to be a climate leader, to stand with the people, to stand with the planet, to stand with the coming generations,” said Vanessa Nakate, a climate activist from Uganda and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. “So my message to President Biden: will you show us the money? Will you stand with the most vulnerable communities?”
In one protest, dozens of medical workers from various countries laid down to perform what they called a “die-in,” and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation to show the urgency of addressing climate-change impacts. The activists called for a treaty to phase out fossil fuel.
“That’s the first stage on this emergency. And in the longer run, the long-term therapy is climate justice and systemic change,” said Bea Franziska Albermann, a Swiss physician and climate activist.
Some activists briefly interrupted President Joe Biden’s speech at the COP27 on Friday with shouts. They raised an orange banner with a slogan that read: “People vs. Fuels” and the protest ended peacefully,
Other protests featured signs with messages and chants like, “Pay up for loss and damage!” and “People vs. Fossil Fuels!”
“The main oil producers are here in this summit,” said Philbert Aganyo of Kenya, protesting a large pipeline in the Congo. “Why are we inviting polluters to conversations of an issue they caused?”
“We are aware that a just energy transition won’t happen overnight and that is why we are appealing for a systematic scale-down of the use of fossil fuels,” he said.
The pipeline, owned by Total Energies, China National Offshore Oil Corporation and the Ugandan and Tanzanian governments, runs from Hoima district in Uganda to Tanga Port in Tanzania. It’s criticized by international environmental groups and communities along the proposed route.
The pipeline represents “1443 kilometers (897 miles) of pollution, pain and misery,” said Philbert Aganyo, from Green Faith in Kenya.
In the first week of the two-week summit, several world leaders called for developed nations to spend much more to help developing countries confront the impacts of climate change and finance a transition to renewable energies. There have also been calls for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Beyond leaders and negotiators, the summit includes scientists, academics, journalists and representatives from companies ranging from those developing low-carbon projects to traditional oil and gas firms.
Global Witness, Corporate Accountability and Corporate Europe Observatory said that they have counted 636 people linked to fossil fuel companies on the meeting’s provisional list of participants, an increase of more than 25% compared to the 503 fossil fuel lobbyists counted at last year’s climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland.
“Tobacco lobbyists wouldn’t be welcome at health conferences, arms dealers can’t promote their trade at peace conventions,” the groups said. “Those perpetuating the world’s fossil-fuel addiction should not be allowed through the doors of a climate conference.”
Friday has a day for climate protests worldwide since Swedish activist Greta Thunberg launched the Fridays for Future movement in 2018. There were climate demonstrations in several countries, including South Africa, Italy and Sweden, on Friday.
Like most Fridays, Greta Thunberg rode a bike outside her country’s parliament. Thunberg didn’t plan to attend this year’s conference but said activists’ presence was important, .
“If we don’t have the public pressure from the outside that we need, the COPS as they are now are not going to lead to anything big,” she said.
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A crowd of mourners stood in the rain at Pearsall Park on Tuesday night, grieving for the victims of a human smuggling tragedy at a candlelight vigil.
The dismal weather suited the occasion.
“It hits home,” said Maria Gallardo, 56, who was attending with her daughter and several other family members.
Fifty-one migrants were found dead Monday night in a tractor-trailer parked alongside Quintana Road on the Southwest Side in what Mayor Ron Nirenberg described as a “horrific human tragedy.”
They were discovered by nearby workers who heard noises coming from the tractor-trailer about 5:30 p.m. Monday, said San Antonio Police Chief William McManus. When the workers opened the back doors to the trailer, they discovered nearly 100 migrants inside, including children, McManus said.
The migrants were from Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala.
Huddled together under a broad awning, around 60 attendees at the candlelight vigil listened as speakers shared a range of emotions about the deaths: sadness, anger and, most of all, frustration with what they see as defective immigration policy.
Gov. Greg Abbott is waging a “war on migrants,” said Kamala Platt, 63, a professor at Arizona State University and a volunteer for the advocacy organization SA Stands. She described his administration’s immigration policy as “mean-spirited and ridiculous.”
“They just come here to work and look for a dream,” said Gallardo. “We’re all human … We need to find a way that there won’t be so many lives lost.”
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Alaska Airlines is expanding service in Los Angeles by adding brand new flights to the Caribbean this winter.
The company announced Tuesday it would be adding the first-ever direct flights to the Bahamas from both Los Angeles and Seattle.
The Los Angeles flights will be taking off from LAX and landing at Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas. The seasonal flights will officially begin Dec. 15 and wrap up on April 8, 2024, Alaska says.
The flights aboard a Boeing 737 aircraft will be offered four times per week and the airline is offering special promotional fares for the inaugural flights, with LAX to Nassau starting at $169 one-way.
Incoming flights from LAX will land in the Bahamas in the late afternoon, giving travelers enough time to experience nearly a full day of the island’s beautiful beaches and world-famous hospitality.
“For those looking to escape to our enchanting white beaches, turquoise waters and vibrant culture, this new connection provides an effortless path,” said Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis. “We can’t wait to extend our warm Bahamian welcome to the visitors from afar, ushering in a new chapter of tourism and cultural exchange. We welcome and look forward to this new partnership.”
When the flights officially launch, Nassau will become the 101st destination serviced by Alaska. It will also make travel to other Caribbean islands easier, Alaska says.
“We’re excited to add a ‘new dot’ to our route map and believe our guests will appreciate the
convenience of nonstop service to the Bahamas this winter,” said Kirsten Amrine, vice president
of revenue management and network planning for Alaska Airlines. “Whether our guests choose
to stay in Nassau, or venture to the outer islands, the pristine beaches and crystal clear waters
of the Bahamas await.”
These new Caribbean flights come as Alaska announces expanded service between Las Vegas and Mexico, as well as new connections at some of California’s other airports.
Earlier this month Alaska announced it would be adding seasonal direct flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport.
Harry Barrett, executive director of aviation at Palm Springs International Airport, called the new route a welcome addition that “strengthens our ties with one of the world’s most influential cities” and contributes to the economic growth of the region.
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Fairmont's ongoing commitment to create the most memorable and unique experiences for its guests, the award-winning AAA-5 Diamond Fairmont Mayakoba will be hosting an exotic culinary experience and symphonic concert to celebrate Mother's Day.
The exciting dining experience occurred on May 10th and is scheduled for another edition on May 14th. It's presented by Chef Heriberto Flores, one of Mexico's most sought-after culinary superstars. Owner of the renowned Nostalgia restaurant in the central highlands' town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chef Heriberto's cuisine pays homage to the local flavors and festivals that take place in towns throughout southern Mexico.
Nostalgia restaurant was created in 2015 to promote the gastronomy and culture of the Oaxaca region with a delightful twist on traditional dishes featuring moles, tlayudas, tamales, enchiladas as well as the chocolate and mezcal commonly found in this region. With a delectable 6-course dinner planned for his Mother's Day visit to Fairmont Mayakoba, Chef Heriberto is certain to deliver an inspired once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experience next to the blue Caribbean Sea.
Chef Heriberto's exquisite dinner will be followed by another exceptional Fairmont experience, its "Symphony in a Cenote". Imagine being serenaded by a symphonic orchestra set in a mystical Mayan cenote where you'll savor delectable tapas and sip refreshing cocktails. Sacred to the Mayan community, cenotes are known for their pristine, clear, cool water surrounded by limestone walls, creating an extraordinary venue for a musical journey to the center of the earth. You'll be entertained with classic melodies, as well as contemporary pop, from artists like Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Toto, Ed Sheeran, Queen, and more. This special event is part of Fairmont's initiative to offer its guests experiences that go "All Beyond Limits", where the luxury hotel company pushes the limits of possibility with experiences you have to see to believe, popping up at the most iconic hotels and resorts in the world.
For more information and to book your stay visit www.fairmont-mayakoba.com
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Nestled in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Mexico, the 401-room Fairmont Mayakoba is a AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres, within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, the property offers over 46,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an energizing Fairmont Spa featuring 20 treatment rooms, and El Camaleón Golf Course, host to the first LIV Golf Tournament event in Mexico and first golf course to host the PGA Tournament outside the United States. A dedication to a green philosophy has earned Fairmont Mayakoba the Preferred by Nature verification among other eco-accolades. For reservations contact call 1(800) 540 6088 or email myk.reservations@fairmont.com, or visit fairmont.com/Mayakoba or follow Fairmont Mayakoba on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram.
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Accor is a world leading hospitality group offering experiences across more than 110 countries in 5 400 properties, 10 000 food & beverage venues, wellness facilities or flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing more than 40 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. Accor is committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics & integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity & inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit www.group.accor.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities who purchased Yatsen Holding Limited American Depository Shares ("ADS") between November 19, 2020 and March 10, 2022 or acquired Yatsen ADS pursuant or traceable to documents issued in connection with Yatsen's November 2020 initial public stock offering.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Yatsen Holding Limited made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: the registration statement and prospectus used to effectuate the Company's initial public offering ("IPO"), Yatsen and the other named defendants misled investors into believing that Yatsen's most significant brands, Perfect Diary and Little Ondine, were thriving, thereby driving Yatsen's "healthy" top-line growth at the time of its IPO and quarter after quarter thereafter. In truth, however, cosmetic and skincare sales of Perfect Diary and Little Ondine products were declining in the period leading up to (and including at the time of) the IPO and throughout 2021. Moreover, as the truth about Yatsen's business reached the market, the value of the Company's shares declined dramatically, causing Yatsen investors to suffer significant damages.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Yatsen you have until November 22, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Yatsen securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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QUEBEC CITY (AP) — The Canadian government made clear on Wednesday that Pope Francis' apology to Indigenous peoples for abuses in the country's church-run residential schools didn't go far enough, suggesting reconciliation over the fraught history is still very much a work in progress.
The official government reaction came as Francis arrived in Quebec City for meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Mary Simon at her Quebec residence, the hilltop Citadelle fortress, on the second leg of Francis' week-long visit to Canada.
The government's criticisms echo those of survivors and concern Francis' omission of any reference to the sexual abuse suffered by Indigenous children in the schools, as well as his refusal to name the Catholic Church as an institution bearing any responsibility.
Francis has said he is on a "penitential pilgrimage" to atone for the church's role in the residential school system, in which generations of Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes and forced to attend church-run, government-funded boarding schools t o assimilate them into Christian, Canadian society. The Canadian government has said physical and sexual abuse were rampant at the schools, with students beaten for speaking their native languages.
Francis on Monday apologized for the "evil" of church personnel who worked in the schools and the "catastrophic" effect of the school system on Indigenous families. In a speech before government authorities Wednesday, Francis apologized anew and blasted the school system as "deplorable."
He asked forgiveness "for the wrongs done by so many Christians to Indigenous peoples" as well as "local Catholic institutions."
But Francis also noted that the school system was "promoted by the governmental authorities at the time" as part of a policy of assimilation and enfranchisement, in which "local Catholic institutions had a part."
Indigenous peoples have long demanded that the pope assume responsibility not just for abuses committed by individual Catholic priests and religious orders, but for the Catholic Church's institutional support of the assimilation policy and the papacy's 15th century religious justification for European colonial expansion to spread Christianity.
More than 150,000 Native children in Canada were taken from their homes from the 19th century until the 1970s and placed in the schools in an effort to isolate them from the influence of their families and culture.
Trudeau, a Catholic whose father, Pierre Trudeau, was prime minister while the last residential schools were in operation, insisted that the Catholic Church as an institution bore blame and needed to do more to atone.
Speaking before Francis, he noted that Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015 had called for a papal apology to be delivered on Canadian soil, but that Francis' visit "would not have been possible without the courage and perseverance" of survivors of First Nations, Inuit and Metis who travelled to the Vatican last spring to press their case for an apology.
"Apologies for the role that the Roman Catholic Church, as an institution, played in the mistreatment on the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical and sexual abuse that Indigenous children suffered in residential schools run by the church," Trudeau said.
The Canadian government has apologized for its role in the school legacy. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a formal apology over the residential schools in Parliament in 2008, calling them a sad chapter in Canadian history and saying the policy of forced assimilation caused great harm.
As part of a settlement of a lawsuit involving the government, churches and the approximately 90,000 surviving students, Canada paid reparations that amounted to billions of dollars being transferred to Indigenous communities. The Catholic Church, for its part, has paid over $50 million and intends to add $30 million more over the next five years.
Trudeau implied that much more needed to be done by the church, and that while Francis' visit had "an enormous impact" on survivors, it was but a first step.
Aside from the content of his speech, Trudeau's remarks broke customary protocol for papal trips. According to diplomatic protocol, only Simon was supposed to address the pope in her capacity as the representative head of state. Simon, an Inuk who is the first Indigenous person to hold the largely ceremonial position governor general, did address Francis. CQ
But the Vatican said Trudeau's office requested the prime minister be allowed to offer some introductory remarks, a request that arrived in the days before Francis left Rome but after the pope's itinerary had been finalized and printed.
A senior Canadian government official said Trudeau typically delivers remarks during visits by foreign leaders and that it was important for him to address Canadians during Francis' visit "particularly given the importance of the matter." It was, however, added in at the last minute.
Before Francis arrived in Quebec City, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller said the "gaps" in Francis' apology could not be ignored.
Echoing criticism from some school survivors, Miller noted that Francis didn't mention sexual abuse in his list of abuses endured by Indigenous children in the schools. Francis on Monday listed instead physical, verbal, psychological and spiritual abuse. In addition, Miller noted that Francis spoke of "evil" committed by individual Christians "but not the Catholic Church as an institution."
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission had called for a papal apology similar to the one Pope Benedict XVI delivered to Irish victims of sexual abuse in 2010, in which he blamed the "inadequate response of ecclesial authorities" in Ireland for failing to sanction predator priests. That letter, however, admitted no Vatican blame in the crisis.
Francis' visit has stirred mixed emotions among survivors and their relatives, as well as Indigenous leaders and community members. Some have welcomed his apology as genuine and useful in helping them heal. Others have said it was merely the first step in a long process of reconciliation. Still others have said it didn't go far enough in assuming responsibility for institutional wrongs dating back centuries.
Francis himself has acknowledged that the wounds will take time to heal and that his visit and apology were but first steps. On Wednesday he committed himself and the local Canadian church to "move forward on a fraternal and patient journey with all Canadians, in accordance with truth and justice, working for healing and reconciliation, and constantly inspired by hope."
"It is our desire to renew the relationship between the Church and the indigenous peoples of Canada, a relationship marked both by a love that has borne outstanding fruit and, tragically, deep wounds that we are committed to understanding and healing," he said.
But he didn't list any specific actions the Holy See was prepared to take.
Trudeau, too, said the visit was a beginning and that reconciliation was the duty of everyone. "It's our responsibility to see our differences not as an obstacle but as an occasion to learn, to better understand one another and to move to action."
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in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ178-061500-
Southern Queens-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after
midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ075-061500-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after
midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ074-061500-
Richmond (Staten Island)-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
upper 50s. South winds around 10 mph, becoming west after
midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ177-061500-
Northern Nassau-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. South winds around 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ179-061500-
Southern Nassau-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows around 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ078-061500-
Northwest Suffolk-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
evening. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
NYZ080-061500-
Southwest Suffolk-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northwest after midnight.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance
of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ079-061500-
Northeast Suffolk-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in
the evening. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
NYZ081-061500-
Southeast Suffolk-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs around 60. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
NYZ071-061500-
Southern Westchester-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ070-061500-
Northern Westchester-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ069-061500-
Rockland-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ068-061500-
Putnam-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 50.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
NYZ067-061500-
Orange-
333 AM EDT Sat May 6 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west after midnight.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs
in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Isaiah Oliver to a two-year contract.
The Niners also re-signed linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to a one-year deal on Thursday.
Oliver was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round in 2018. In five seasons with the Falcons, he has 195 tackles, 34 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, two sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery in 62 games.
Oliver has experience playing outside and in the slot. He played 12 games last season with 36 tackles, seven passes defensed and one interception.
Flannigan-Fowles has played 45 games over the past three years for the 49ers. He has 31 tackles and one sack on defense and has been a key special teams contributor.
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Even after worshipping at Atonement Lutheran Church in Asbury Park for 17 years, former Baptist Maryann Bast still has some questions about Lutheran liturgy and teachings.
But about one thing she is certain: It’s important to serve.
So, when the parishioner heading the church’s food pantry retired and spoke at Mass to recruit her successor, Bast, now 68, stepped up to the plate.
“As a public school teacher of home economics, I taught nutrition and foods so it was like coming home,” Bast said.
Now, she and her husband, Jim, also a retired public school teacher, join about 10 volunteers from the church and the community to spend two mornings a month greeting and providing fresh and canned food for hundreds of people.
Those numbers are remarkable compared to the average Sunday Mass attendance -- 10 -- for this historic church, something that concerns Pastor Gary Woodruff, there for eight years after his first call by the church right after seminary.
Noting the area population rise over the last decade, when there has been a building resurgence in Asbury Park, Woodruff said new residents “do not see church as a necessity.”
The Wednesday morning I visited last month, I drove by no fewer than a dozen new construction projects, from large buildings to home remodeling.
Atonement is one of four large, mainline houses of worship -- Episcopal, Methodist and now Haitian Baptist -- surrounding Asbury Park’s historic Library Square Park. The neighborhood is filled with large homes with mostly manicured lawns echoing back to the town about 100 years ago.
Woodruff acknowledged that all of the churches are struggling to attract new worshippers. For him, he sees two ways to bring people to the church: social justice initiatives and getting outdoors in the community.
Walking through Atonement’s clean, modern complex built 50 years ago -- when the church was filled and bustling every Sunday, according to Jim Bast, former church president -- I stumbled on Diane Brockel, vice president, organizing feminine hygiene products. The church, she explained, was collecting bras, tampons, underwear and the like, “supporting the girls.”
She described how the church participates with other area houses of worship in the “Women’s Hospitality Network.” One night a week from December through March, homeless women enter the complex for dinner, spend the evening, sleep on air mattresses, have breakfast and then go on their way. She said they average about eight women per visit.
Woodruff believes these ventures are required of every Lutheran and Christian. But it has to be more than just charity.
“Christians forget that it’s part of discipleship,” he said, meaning that following Jesus means serving others.
Atonement was founded in 1890 and had been a thriving church for over 100 years.
Woodruff always hopes some volunteers or people helped might find their way to Mass though it’s not expected.
Later that day, I attended one of Woodruff’s outreach programs on the lawn of the church, “Wednesday Prayer Picnic.” About 10 people brought lawn chairs and snacks for an evening of song and prayer. Linda Bacon opened on her guitar with “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and you could see that the participants know each other and enjoy this visible sign of prayer.
It was a breezy, beautiful summer 5:30 p.m. when they started. About two dozen people jogged, biked or walked by the event, located about two blocks from the Asbury Park boardwalk and ocean. Some nodded, others greeted them and they went on their way. Among the group were two Catholics Woodruff singled out in some Lutheran banter about good works. Later, he told me that they are friends of parishioners and occasionally attend Mass at Atonement. Lutheran Mass is almost identical to Catholic Mass.
Woodruff, 36, was wearing shorts with a clerical shirt.
“I want to be visible (as a pastor) to the community,” said the affable, loquacious man with a shock of curly hair who’s good at making people feel at ease.
Another effort they undertake is “Beer and Bible” at the local beer hall plus Lenten Soup Suppers and Movie Nights with the Pastor.
Woodruff acknowledged that the church lives off an endowment to cover expenses. He said that the church is in a transition as the older generation is dying off, moving out of increasingly expensive Asbury Park, or going into assisted living.
It’s time to bring in new blood, Woodruff said, noting that he revels when five or more children are at Sunday Mass.
Woodruff’s optimism and creativity seem the right medicine to revive a historic church even if results are slow in coming. But he knows that he’s only a vessel. As their church brochure reads, “It is Christ who unites us in water and word, body and blood.”
The Rev. Alexander Santora is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph, 400 Willow Ave., Hoboken, NJ 07030. Email: padrealex@yahoo.com; Twitter: @padrehoboken.
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Atonement Lutheran Church is located at 308 First Ave., Asbury Park. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., preceded at 9 a.m. by Bible study for all. For information, call 732-776-5727, email Atonechrch@optimum.net, or go to atonementlutheranchurch.com. | https://www.nj.com/opinion/2022/08/historic-asbury-park-church-looks-to-service-community-outreach-for-growth-faith-matters.html | 2022-08-07 12:27:11 | 1 | https://www.nj.com/opinion/2022/08/historic-asbury-park-church-looks-to-service-community-outreach-for-growth-faith-matters.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Sedgwick County has agreed to pay $22,000 to a former employee to settle his racial discrimination lawsuit.
David Partridge, who is biracial, sued the county last year, saying a coworker on a county work crew called him “boy” or the “colored guy” and sang slavery-era songs with his name added to the lyrics. Partridge's lawsuit said he worked from December 2019 to August 2021 as a county bridge crewman and was subjected to a racially hostile work environment by his white crew chief.
Partridge said that after he complained, the county determined its racial discrimination policy had been violated, and Partridge was promised he would not have to return to the same work crew. But Partridge said he was denied a different position, offered a third with a lower salary and ultimately fired for refusing to return to the original work crew.
Attorneys for Partridge and the county informed a judge Wednesday of the settlement, the Wichita Eagle reported. Partridge had originally sought $75,000.
An attorney for the county, Jennifer Hill, said that as part of the settlement, Partridge agreed not to reapply for any open jobs with the county. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Kansas-county-settles-discrimination-lawsuit-with-17263454.php | 2022-06-24 17:09:53 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Kansas-county-settles-discrimination-lawsuit-with-17263454.php |
The seven states that share the Colorado River are moving forward in the face of cutbacks announced Tuesday.
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OPELOUSAS, La., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "CLST") (the "Company"), the parent company for Catalyst Bank (the "Bank") (www.catalystbank.com), reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022. For the quarter, the Company reported net income of $171,000, up $36,000, or 27%, from the third quarter of 2022.
"2022 was transformational for our company embodied by the new Catalyst Bank name," said Joe Zanco, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank. "Our mission is to serve as catalysts for economic growth in our communities by helping locally-owned businesses grow. Our team is fully committed to fueling local business and improving the lives of our neighbors."
Share Repurchase Plan
The Company announced that its Board of Directors approved the Company's first share repurchase plan (the "2023 Repurchase Plan"). Under the 2023 Repurchase Plan, the Company may purchase up to 265,000 shares, or approximately 5% of the Company's outstanding common stock. Share repurchases under the 2023 Repurchase Plan are expected to commence during the first quarter of 2023 upon the completion of share repurchases to fund the 2022 Recognition and Retention Plan and Trust Agreement.
Loans and Credit Quality
Loans totaled $133.6 million at December 31, 2022, up $1.7 million, or 1%, from September 30, 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2022, loan growth was primarily driven by new originations of commercial and industrial loans and fundings on existing construction loans, which were partially offset by paydowns across other segments of the portfolio.
The following table sets forth the composition of the Company's loan portfolio as of the dates indicated.
Non-performing assets ("NPAs") totaled $2.0 million at December 31, 2022, up $85,000, or 4%, compared to September 30, 2022. The ratio of NPAs to total assets was 0.76% at December 31, 2022, compared to 0.68% at September 30, 2022. Non-performing loans ("NPLs") totaled $1.7 million, or 1.26% of total loans, at December 31, 2022 and $1.6 million, or 1.21% of total loans, at September 30, 2022. At December 31, 2022, approximately 94% of total NPLs were one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, compared to 88% at September 30, 2022.
The allowance for loan losses totaled $1.8 million, or 1.35% of total loans, at December 31, 2022 and $1.8 million, or 1.37% of total loans, at September 30, 2022. The Company did not record a provision for or a reversal of loan losses during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Net loan recoveries totaled $3,000 during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to net loan charge-offs of $61,000 for the third quarter of 2022. The third quarter charge-offs were primarily related to two residential mortgage loans.
Investment Securities
Total investment securities were $93.1 million at December 31, 2022, up $1.0 million, or 1%, from September 30, 2022. At December 31 and September 30, 2022, 87% of total investment securities, based on amortized cost, were classified as available-for-sale. Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale totaled $11.5 million at December 31, 2022, compared to $12.6 million at September 30, 2022. For the fourth quarter of 2022, the average yield on the investment securities portfolio was 1.61%, up 13 basis points from the third quarter of 2022.
Deposits
Total deposits were $165.1 million at December 31, 2022, down $19.1 million, or 10%, from September 30, 2022. The decrease in deposits was primarily due to net outflows from NOW accounts and a decrease in certificates of deposit.
The following table sets forth the composition of the Bank's deposits as of the dates indicated.
Net Interest Income
Net interest margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 2.96%, up 21 basis points compared to the prior quarter. The average yield on interest-earning assets increased by 29 basis points to 3.28% for the fourth quarter of 2022, while the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities increased by 15 basis points to 0.55%, compared to the third quarter of 2022.
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $1.9 million, up $30,000, or 2%, from the third quarter of 2022 primarily due to an increase in interest income from loans (up $77,000, or 5%) and investment securities (up $37,000, or 10%). These increases were partially offset by a decline in other interest income and an increase in interest expense on deposits. Lower average balances of cash and cash equivalents led to the decline in other interest income and the increase in interest expense on deposits was primarily the result of accounts re-pricing to higher rates during the fourth quarter of 2022.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the Company's total dollar amount of interest income from average interest-earning assets and the resulting yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest-bearing liabilities, expressed both in dollars and rates, and the net interest margin. Taxable equivalent ("TE") yields have been calculated using a marginal tax rate of 21%. All average balances are based on daily balances.
Non-interest Income
Non-interest income for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $301,000, up $5,000, or 2%, from the third quarter of 2022 primarily due to an increase in fee income recorded in other non-interest income.
Non-interest Expense
Non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2022 totaled $2.0 million, down $131,000, or 6%, compared to the third quarter of 2022.
Data processing and communication expense totaled $175,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022, down $41,000, or 19%, from the prior quarter primarily due to a credit received from our core system provider during the fourth quarter of 2022.
Professional fees totaled $66,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022, down $91,000, or 58%, from the prior quarter mainly due to continued improvement in the cost of legal and auditing services during the second half of 2022.
The Company recorded a reversal of franchise and shares tax expense of $16,000 during the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $15,000 in expense for the prior quarter. Shares tax due for 2022 was received during the fourth quarter of 2022 and the actual expense was less than our initial estimate.
About Catalyst Bancorp, Inc.
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLST) is a Louisiana corporation and registered bank holding company for Catalyst Bank, its wholly-owned subsidiary, with $263.3 million in assets at December 31, 2022. Catalyst Bank, formerly St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, has been in operation in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana for over 100 years. With a focus on fueling business and improving lives throughout the region, Catalyst Bank offers commercial and retail banking products through our six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. To learn more about Catalyst Bank, visit www.catalystbank.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words like "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate" and "intend" or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could" or "may." Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. and Catalyst Bank, and changes in the securities markets. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in belief, expectations or events.
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Iowa lawmakers speak ahead of special session Tuesday
(ABC 6 News) – It’s been just over a year since the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that would change history by overturning Roe v. Wade. This change led many states including Iowa to rethink their abortion laws.
Iowa’s Republican controlled legislature is looking to put a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. The proposed bill is similar to the failed Fetal Heartbeat Bill in 2018.
Like the 2018 bill, the new bill, if passed, will ban abortions once cardiac activity is detected. That’s typically about six weeks into pregnancy and before many know they are actually pregnant. Currently, the state allows abortions up until 20 weeks into pregnancy.
“Have the robust debate and get the bill across the finish line to the Governor’s desk and then we’ll go from there,” said Republican Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City.
“This is a one-day special session. Let’s make it count. Let’s protect life. Then we’ll talk about it and what we’re gonna do from that point on.”
Democratic Representative Sharon Steckman of Mason City says her party is being kept out of the know by Republicans. They haven’t seen the bill being prepared.
“The minority part and all of Iowa, Iowans have not seen the bill. If it’s the bill passed in 2018, it will be the most restrictive and extreme bill in the nation.”
Before the session even begins, advocacy groups are fighting back like Iowa Right to Life. One woman says we need to fight for tougher abortion laws and she’s happy Governor Kim Reynolds is taking action.
“Our fight is for the sanctity of human life from the unborn elderly and disabled because we feel like life has an inherent value,” said Kristi Judkins with Iowa Right to Life.
Then there are faith groups like Interfaith Alliance of Iowa. Members of the group say Iowans have the right to legal and safe abortions.
“There are so many variables in any pregnancy and in the life of every pregnant person and their family,” said Rev. Betsey Monnot with the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa.
“Women in Iowa who become pregnant should be able to make their own health care decisions.”
Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in Iowa plans to protest outside the state capitol Tuesday. This will not be the first time it’s spoken out. Its filed lawsuits challenging the state’s abortion restrictions.
The current draft of the bill, which could be amended before a vote includes exceptions for rape, incest, fetal abnormality, and medical emergencies. | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/iowa-lawmakers-speak-ahead-of-special-session-tuesday/ | 2023-07-11 16:22:38 | 0 | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/iowa-lawmakers-speak-ahead-of-special-session-tuesday/ |
Fifty first dates? Drew Barrymore gets it.
Two months after revealing she's been celibate for the last six years, the talk show host shared another personal update. On the Dec. 1 episode of her eponymous talk show, Drew, 47, told Whoopi Goldberg that she was finally dating again, saying, "Because it had been so many years, I started to get a little worried."
And when Whoopi assured her being alone isn't a bad thing, Drew replied, "I love it too much."
On Whoopi's relationship status, Drew asked, "You don't ever get like itchy to include somebody in the picture?"
The Sister Act alum was quick to answer, saying, "For good, no."
"Maybe, a hit and run is a better way to go, for now until you say to yourself, ‘Now I really want someone to just be part of this,'" Whoopi continued. "Right now that may not be what you're looking for which is probably why you're doing fine."
Drew has been married three times—to Jeremy Thomas from 1994 to 1995, to Tom Green from 2001 to 2002 and to Will Kopelman from 2012 to 2016—and has dated a who's who of famous men including Justin Long, Corey Feldman, Luke Wilson and Zach Braff. She now co-parents her kids Olive, 10, and Frankie, 8, with ex Will, recently sharing one upside to the situation: "Both parents get a day off."
Whoopi has also been married three times—to Alvin Martin from 1973 to 1979, David Claessen from 1986 to 1988 and Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995—and has dated Frank Langella and Ted Danson.
Back in 2015, Whoopi explained her approach to dating. "Relationships require a day to day, minute to minute give and take," she told Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. "I'm not interested in that, I don't want to do that, so I can't be in a relationship because I don't want to do the work."
And Whoopi, 67, has made sure that all her romantic endeavors are kept out of the public eye.
"Now that I've said this to you that's all I'm gonna say," she said on Dec. 1. "Who is the hit and run, people are gonna try and figure it out. You can't. You can't figure it out, because I made it a point to make sure that that was mine. I didn't want to share it. I don't want it to be part of other people's humor stories about me. Hit and run." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1356588/drew-barrymore-reveals-she-s-dating-again-after-2016-breakup-from-ex-will-kopelman?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories | 2022-12-01 21:56:04 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1356588/drew-barrymore-reveals-she-s-dating-again-after-2016-breakup-from-ex-will-kopelman?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories |
Powerful storm set to deliver threat of tornadoes and damaging winds to the South as snow continues in the West
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN
The US is once again set to wrestle with a range of brutal weather Thursday as storms are poised to bring heavy snow to the southwest and the triple threat of tornadoes, damaging winds and rain to the South.
Nearly 40 million people across parts of the Southern Plains and parts of the South are at some level of risk for severe thunderstorms — the worst of which could deliver multiple rounds of strong winds, large hail and tornadoes, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
“An intensifying system is expected to produce significant severe storms and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. Think now about what (to) do during a warning wherever you expect to be tomorrow/tomorrow night,” the National Weather Service warned of Thursday’s impacts.
The system is expected to trigger isolated supercell storms, which carry the largest risk for violent tornadoes and large hail, across central Texas and southern Oklahoma beginning Thursday afternoon and move eastward into the evening.
A Level 4 of 5 moderate threat of severe storms is in place for eastern Texas, northern Louisiana, southwestern Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma, including the Shreveport, Louisiana, and the eastern suburbs of Dallas.
The cities of Dallas, Memphis, Little Rock and Jackson, Mississippi, are under a Level 3 of 5 severe storm risk, while Houston and Austin, Texas, are under a Level 2 of 5 threat.
“Widespread damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are all expected. A few long-lived, intense tornadoes are possible,” the prediction center warned.
Heavy rainfall is also a concern, with more than 20 million people under flood watches from Oklahoma to Ohio. Rainfall rates could approach 2 inches per hour in the strongest storms, leading to flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of up to 5 inches are forecast across the region, with isolated totals possibly exceeding 8 inches.
The severe weather threat shifts to the Southeast and Ohio Valley Friday, including the cities of Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta and Louisville.
The same storm system is expected to bring heavy snow and ice to the Northeast and the Great Lakes regions by this weekend. This dayslong winter storm also wreaked havoc in Southern California, where massive amounts of snow left some stranded and made roads impassable for days this week.
Thursday’s severe weather threat in the South comes on the heels of another storm that delivered soaking rain and hail a day prior.
A tornado report in Marion County, Alabama, is among more than 50 storm reports gathered by the prediction center Wednesday, including instances of hail and high winds.
Multiple flash flood warnings were issued Wednesday in Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee, including reports of cars trapped in high water in Huntsville, Alabama.
Elsewhere in the US, heavy snow Wednesday inundated the Four Corners region — which encompasses the area where Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico intersect.
More than 22 inches of snow fell in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, on Wednesday, according to the local weather service office.
The snow is expected to wind down in Arizona as winter weather alerts are generally set to expire late Thursday morning.
In New Mexico, the snow will continue through Thursday afternoon. Up to 5 inches is possible in lower elevations, while 8 to 18 inches could fall across high elevations.
California declares state of emergency following brutal winter storm
Meanwhile in California, several consecutive days of heavy snow have knocked out power to many, made roads impassable for days and trapped residents in their homes, leading the governor to issue a state of emergency for 13 counties.
Hard-hit San Bernardino County along with Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties are included in the emergency declaration. The counties of Tulare, Amador, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Luis Obispo, Sierra and Sonoma.
On Wednesday, mountain residents in San Bernardino County were still unable to access their roads, prompting crews to use snowcats and plows to provide essential services, according to Eric Sherwin, a spokesperson for the county’s fire department. If a person needs medical aid that requires transport, first responders will load the patient onto the snowcat and take them to an ambulance or local hospital, he said.
The snowcats “are equipped with advanced life support equipment, rescue gear, and have now been augmented with fire suppression equipment due to the effects of the storm,” Sherwin said.
Over the past week, several areas across the state saw more than 100 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
In Southern California, Mount Baldy outside of Los Angeles has recorded 106 inches of snow since February 22. Of those 106 inches, 29 inches had fallen in the past two days, and 77 inches fell late last week and through the weekend.
Huntington Lake in the Sierra Mountains was lashed with 144 inches of snow over a six-day period this week, according to a report from the Fresno County Office of Emergency Services. The office also reported 10 to 12 feet of snow near China Peak, which led to the closure of Highway 16.
Across the state, nearly 80,000 homes and businesses remained without power as of early Thursday, days after the first round of winter storms hit California, according to PowerOutage.us.
And although the state is getting a brief reprieve from the snow through the end of the week, another system is expected to move into northern California this weekend.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center is warning that heavy rain and above-average snowfall could hit the Pacific Northwest on the week of Thanksgiving.
Global weather calculations show that chances are favorable for above-normal precipitation across the region between Nov. 19 and Nov 24.
“Just a heads up, but the Climate Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for heavy precipitation across much of Oregon and Washington,” Portland’s National Weather Service Office reports. “This includes the risk for heavy snow across the Cascades in that period. It’s usually wise to pay attention to the forecast if you plan to travel across mountain passes this time of the year, but this could be particularly important leading up to and during Thanksgiving.”
KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern reports that, although extended-weather forecasts can be accurate, they’re not always reliable.
“It’s important to note that this is an extended weather outlook based on hints in the long-range forecast,” Bayern said. “It’s not certain. We tend to use these long-range outlooks for temperature or rainfall.”
Based on the current weather information, Bayern predicts that mountain snow and rainy conditions in the Willamette Valley will be possible during the days when many people will be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday.
“Global weather models are showing a trend for heavier precipitation in the two-week forecast with cold conditions seeping back into the Pacific Northwest,” she said. “This could lead to heavy snowfall in the higher elevations, and likely a rainier pattern returning to the valley. These impacts could cause travel issues over the mountains. We will keep our eyes on these trends and get a much better idea of what may arrive next week.” | https://www.koin.com/weather/heavy-rain-and-cascade-snow-possible-for-pacific-northwest-the-week-of-thanksgiving/ | 2022-11-12 01:31:40 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/weather/heavy-rain-and-cascade-snow-possible-for-pacific-northwest-the-week-of-thanksgiving/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jury finds four Oath Keepers guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case, weeks after conviction of group’s leader.
Jury finds four Oath Keepers guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 case, weeks after conviction of group’s leader
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The effort to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner appears less likely to be successful.
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court said last week that the state House’s decision to impeach Krasner appeared largely based on disagreements about how he was running his office and said that was “not enough to create a constitutionally sound basis for impeaching and removing” him.
In a majority opinion, Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler, a Democrat, said the accusations against Krasner did not meet the required legal standard of “misbehavior in office.”
The Associated Press reported that another judge, Republican Patricia McCullough, said in a dissent that she would dismiss Krasner’s legal challenge to the process, letting it go forward.
She said Ceisler’s opinion “hurriedly and needlessly plunged this court into a wash of nonjusticiable political questions over which we currently have no decision-making authority.”
Democratic Judge Michael Wojcik issued a third opinion. He said lawmakers did not have grounds to remove Krasner on the three counts that accuse him of violating codes of conduct for lawyers. But the other four impeachment articles, Wojcik wrote, “present nonjusticiable political questions that must ultimately be resolved by the General Assembly pursuant to its constitutional authority.”
From the beginning our opposition to the impeachment effort against Krasner was mainly on the grounds cited by Judge Ceisler.
As we stated earlier: “Philadelphia voters have elected Krasner twice by wide margins. Impeachment would undermine the democratic process. Krasner should only be removed from office if he is guilty of corruption or criminal charges.”
The court order issued last month declared the articles of impeachment against Krasner legally insufficient. That decision caused the Senate to put its trial, which had been scheduled to begin Jan. 18, on hold indefinitely.
Targeting Krasner is not appropriate use of impeachment power. It was last deployed successfully against Supreme Court Justice Rolf Larsen nearly three decades ago. The House voted to impeach, and the Senate convicted Larsen, a Pittsburgh Democrat, of one impeachment article in 1994, for having an improper discussion with a lawyer about court matters. He was permanently removed from the court and barred from holding public office in the state.
Our call for the impeachment procedure to end is not a judgment on Krasner’s performance. There is simply no legal basis to remove him.
The real issue is whether or not Krasner’s policies contribute to Philadelphia’s high rate of homicides, shootings, carjackings and other crimes.
Krasner supporters are more likely to blame Mayor Jim Kenney, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw or the proliferation of guns and Republican state lawmakers not passing stricter gun laws. Others cite poverty and other socio-economic conditions.
Krasner’s opponents blame his progressive policies.
A report released by a Pennsylvania House committee said the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has a declining conviction rate, an increasing number of firearms cases being withdrawn or dismissed and high staff turnover.
The report said that under Krasner prosecutions have been withdrawn and dismissed at a higher rate than in the past, including gun cases. The report noted that the trend has occurred as shootings and homicides have been on the rise, saying there was no doubt that “criminals are emboldened” by a lack of arrests and failing prosecutions.
Krasner said that most of the dismissed cases are due to the failure of witnesses to appear and lack of evidence. He said there is no evidence that his policies have contributed to the city’s rise in crime. He cited the pandemic and the easy availability of guns as the main factors for the rise in crime. He points to a rise in crime nationwide and cites studies that show an increase in crime in cities led by more traditional prosecutors.
What is not disputed is that homicides and nonfatal shootings have climbed to record highs in recent years in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the recent surge in killings in Philadelphia is the worst since the 1960s, when James Tate was mayor.
How much Krasner is to blame for the rise in crime is open for debate.
It is up to Philadelphia voters to evaluate Krasner’s job performance as district attorney and vote accordingly. | https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorial-impeachment-case-against-krasner-legally-insufficient/article_a07f3001-b47e-57ee-b416-dc71c8769aed.html | 2023-01-17 05:37:11 | 1 | https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorial-impeachment-case-against-krasner-legally-insufficient/article_a07f3001-b47e-57ee-b416-dc71c8769aed.html |
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An explosion inside a coal mine in northern Turkey killed at least 25 people, local officials announced, while rescuers working through the night were trying to bring dozens of others trapped to the surface.
The explosion occurred 6:45 p.m. at the state-owned TTK Amasra Muessese Mudurlugu mine in the town of Amasra, in the Black Sea coastal province of Bartin.
Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said a preliminary assessment indicated the explosion was likely caused by firedamp — a reference to flammable gases found in coal mines.
There were 110 people in the mine at the time of the explosion, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, who traveled to Amasra to coordinate the rescue operation, told reporters. Most of the workers were able to evacuate following the blast, but 49 were trapped in a higher risk area of the facility, the minister said.
Soylu would not provide a number for those still trapped, saying some among the 49 had been lifted to safety.
“We are faced with a picture that we truly regret, that we regret to have to share (with the public),” Soylu said.
The Bartin governor’s office said 25 were killed in the blast. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca reported at least 17 injured, including eight who were being treated in intensive care units.
Several rescue teams were dispatched to the area, including from neighboring provinces, Turkey’s disaster management agency, AFAD, said.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced he was canceling a planned visit to the southeastern city of Diyarbakir and would travel to Amasra instead to coordinate the rescue operation. He said three prosecutors had been assigned to investigate the incident.
“Our hope is that the loss of life does not increase further, that our miners are saved,” Erdogan said in a statement. “All our efforts are geared in that direction.”
The private DHA news agency quoted one worker as telling Bartin Gov. Nurtac Arslan that he came out of the mine by his own means. He described feeling a “pressure” but said he could not see anything due to the dust and dirt.
People rushed to the mine for news of trapped friends or colleagues, DHA reported.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday it will upgrade its engagement with the Arctic Council and countries with an interest in a region that’s rapidly changing due to climate change.
The State Department said the U.S. will appoint an ambassador-at-large for the Arctic to deal with national security, environmental and development issues in the far North. The U.S. has had an Arctic coordinator for many years, but the upgraded position may bring new energy to the job.
President Joe Biden “plans to elevate the Arctic Coordinator position by appointing an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region, subject to the advice and consent of the Senate,” the State Department said in a statement.
Friday’s announcement did not nominate a person to take the post.
The Arctic has been a hotbed of activity in recent years as warming seas have reduced ice coverage and opened new shipping lanes. Russia, in particular, has made the Arctic a priority, something that has concerned the U.S. China, while not an Arctic nation, has also made moves in the region.
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DENVER (AP) — The family of a man who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy outside a Colorado middle school while students were being picked up alleges in a wrongful death lawsuit that deputies unnecessarily escalated a situation that should have been handled nonviolently.
The encounter occurred Feb. 22, 2022, in Pueblo West, an unincorporated community near the city of Pueblo, after a person in the parking lot called authorities to report that a man briefly got inside another vehicle.
One of the attorneys for the family of Richard Ward said in the lawsuit filed this week in U.S. District Court that Ward, 32, was picking up his younger brother from middle school with his mother and her boyfriend when he stepped out of the car to take a “brief walk.”
Attorneys said that after his walk, he mistook a similar-looking SUV for his mother’s vehicle, opened the door and got inside. Ward apologized to the driver and then returned to his mother’s vehicle, according to the lawsuit.
A few minutes later, Pueblo County sheriff’s deputy Charles McWhorter arrived on a report of a man opening car doors at the school and questioned Ward. At one point during the conversation, Ward took what the lawsuit described as a pill for his anxiety because he gets nervous around police, prompting McWhorter to drag him out of the vehicle.
According to the lawsuit, Ward was shot three times in the chest during the struggle, and McWhorter and another deputy did not administer first aid or other life-saving measures. Ward died at the scene.
“It is really just an outrageous example of how policing these days is aggressive and militarized,” attorney Darold Killmer said.
The lawsuit names Pueblo County, several sheriff’s deputies and a sergeant. Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Gail Perez said she could not comment on pending litigation.
Body camera video shows Ward resisting before he is shot and then lying on his back, breathing heavily as his mother and her boyfriend ask, “Did they shoot him?”
The lawsuit claims the deputies could have ordered Ward to spit the pill out and step out of the vehicle, but they “consistently escalated the situation” and wrongly believed more force was warranted.
“They did not so much as place pressure on his wounds, check for a pulse, or even attempt to speak to Mr. Ward. … All the while, passing middle school students observed the gory scene,” the complaint reads.
According to a conversation captured on a body camera, McWhorter told fellow officers that he pulled Ward out of the car after he was “acting real crazy” and then put something in his mouth and reached into his pocket.
McWhorter said that while he and Ward were wrestling on the ground, Ward head-butted him right before he shot him.
Killmer said what should have been a routine encounter between a citizen and law enforcement went from “0 to 100” apparently because McWhorter seemed to be upset that Ward took the pill he found while searching his pockets for his identification, maybe because he thought it was an illegal drug.
Killmer noted that McWorther was awarded a Purple Heart medal last week for injuries he sustained during the encounter, which he believes was an attempt by the county to cover up the deputy’s misconduct. He said the county knew the lawsuit was coming after both sides failed to reach an agreement to avoid one. | https://www.kark.com/news/national/ap-family-of-man-shot-by-deputy-after-getting-in-wrong-suv-sues/ | 2023-02-25 12:27:04 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national/ap-family-of-man-shot-by-deputy-after-getting-in-wrong-suv-sues/ |
Bourguet-to-Conyers connection powers ASU’s 42-34 win over Colorado
A local QB sparked the Sun Devil offense to victory
BOULDER, CO (3TV/CBS 5) -- Early in Saturday’s game, new Arizona State quarterback Trenton Bourguet went over to tight end Jalin Conyers.
“Hey, I’m just going to give you a chance.”
“Alright, just let me know,” Conyers replied.
After the pair would go on to connect for three touchdowns, Conyers—in the understatement of the week—said that the plan “worked out really well.”
The connection between the pair was the catalyst for a resurgent ASU offense in a 42-34 road win. Along with benching starter Emory Jones in favor of Bourguet, interim head coach Shaun Aguano took over the playcalling duties in an effort to revitalize the offense.
The results were immediate. Bourguet threw for 435 yards, the most by an ASU quarterback in eight years. In addition to the team’s aerial production, X Valladay added three rushing touchdowns in a reinvigorated up-tempo attack.
“I trusted in the things that I put in, I trusted that the kids were going to execute,” Aguano said. “I trusted that Trenton was going to execute exactly what I wanted.”
With the win, ASU improves to 3-5 on the season and 2-3 in Pac-12 play, and their bowl hopes remain alive with four games left in the season.
The Ohana
“To me, football is football, but when you see smiles on your kids’ faces and they’re having fun, that means more to me than anything else.” - Shaun Aguano
The Result
Before he made his first career start, Bourguet prayed on the field with his brother Coben, a walk-on wide receiver. Coben told him it was just another game. They had been playing this game since they were little kids. The field is the same size. Just go ball.
He did just that.
After Colorado went three-and-out to open the game, Bourguet went to work marching the Sun Devils down the field. He completed all four passes on the drive that ended with a four-yard Valladay touchdown run.
Colorado managed aa field goal on their next drive to close the gap to 7-3, but Bourguet and the ASU offense again flew down the field. This time, Bourguet found Conyers for a 12-yard touchdown to make it 14-3 ASU.
“Getting on the field and looking at how they were playing defense, I kinda had a feeling that me and Messiah (Swinson) were going to have a big day,” Conyers said. “I put my faith in T, and he went out and did that, and I was able to make plays with him making throws.”
After completing his first nine throws on the day, Bourguet and the Sun Devils couldn’t keep it up early in the second quarter and punted for the first time. The Buffaloes then put together a strong ground game, including a 25-yard Deion Smith run, to set up a J.T. Shrout to Montana Lemonious-Craig seven-yard touchdown pass.
ASU responded quickly. Some sharp Bourguet passing got ASU into Colorado territory, before the offensive line opened a huge hole for Valladay, who ran untouched for a 42-yard score.
“Feel the wind. Run like hell,” said Valladay of his thoughts on the run. “When you see a hole that big, that’s a lot of running backs’ dream.”
The teams traded punts before Colorado was able to strike again. Jordyn Tyson burned ASU cornerback Timarcus Davis downfield and Shrout found him for a 58-yard score.
With the half winding down, Bourguet got the Devils moving again, finding Elijhah Badger and Conyers separate 26-yard gains. That set up Valladay for a one-yard score to give ASU a 28-17 halftime lead.
The second half ended with both teams trading punts, before ASU resumed their offensive success. Bourguet and Conyers connected on a five-yard touchdown pass to cap a nine-play drive that increased ASU’s lead to 35-17. Colorado added a field goal late in the quarter to trim the lead to 15, and had a chance to add more, but a Shrout pass on a flea flicker was intercepted by ASU safety Chris Edmonds.
Early in the fourth quarter, the night’s hot tandem struck for a third time, with Conyers winning a jump ball for a 20-yard touchdown.
“He’s a mismatch problem,” Bourguet said of Conyers. “He’s big, but he’s also fast and has great hands. Just trying to give him a chance on a 50-50 ball.”
“I love it when I’m one-on-one,” Conyers said. “Once he threw it, I thought I can go get this one.”
Undaunted, Colorado struck back. The Buffaloes put together a 14-play, 71-yard drive that ended with a one-yard Smith score to close the gap to 42-27 with just over eight minutes left. Things got a little nerve-wracking minutes later when Tyson returned an ASU punt 88 yards to make it a one-score game with 3:48 left.
Instead of needing points, ASU now needed to burn clock, and Bourguet was able to get the job done.
“I have the players’ trust,” he said. “And I trust in them too.”
Highlighted by a key 13-yard reception by tight end Messiah Swinson, ASU was able to run out the clock and secure the win.
The Critical Moment
ASU was in control...but not totally. Late in the third quarter, they held a 15-point lead, but were now driving into ASU territory. On a first down from the ASU 37-yard-line, they decided to get tricky.
But ASU was ready for them. Sun Devil cornerback Isaiah Johnson noticed something and turned to safety Chris Edmonds, warning him that a trick play was coming. Having been beaten by flea flickers earlier in the year, the play was on the Sun Devil defense’s radar.
After catching the toss back, Shrout unleashed a deep pass that hung in the cold Colorado air.
“It felt like a punt, the ball was in the air for so long,” Edmonds said.
The safety made the interception, ending the Buffaloes’ last and best threat of the night.
The Offense
What a difference a week makes. A new quarterback, a new playcaller, a new tempo, and a whole host of “Most since...” type stats.
ASU’s 557 yards? Most since 2018. Bourguet’s 435 yards passing? Most by an ASU player since 2014. Conyers’ three touchdowns? Most since...well, ASU’s media relations department is pretty sure that’s never happened.
“The plays haven’t changed; the tempo changed, the play calling changed,” Aguano said. “The kids bought in and they trusted the changes that I made, and I’m grateful for that.”
The up-tempo approach was immediately apparent and successful.
“It was the tempo,” Conyers said. “A lot of us had to get used to the tempo during the week, but as we hit Saturday, we executed really well.”
“I thought we had to have a change in that,” Aguano said. “That tempo helped us keep that defense off balance.”
Bourguet brought a poise and command to the offense that was reminiscent of his three-touchdown effort off the bench three weeks ago against Washington. His play rewarded his coach’s faith in him.
“I trusted his decision making and anticipation,” Aguano said. “I knew he was comfortable with the system that I incorporated.
“When we had talks about the RPO or passing game, he understands exactly what I was looking for. His progressions were quick. His anticipations were quick. When you have almost a coach on the field at the same time understanding exactly what the schematics are that I want to get done.”
Bourguet went early and often to Conyers and Swinson, the team’s top two tight ends, who did not receive a single target in last week’s loss to Stanford. On Saturday, Conyers caught six passes for 108 yards and Swinson added three for 55.
“Our tight ends were underutilized in some instances,” said Aguano. “I think they’re athletic enough and big enough. So I wanted to make sure that there were mismatches and that you saw them all over the field. There were mismatches we could take advantage of.”
Badger continued his hot October, setting new career-highs with eight catches for 137 yards. Bourguet also found Bryan Thompson for six receptions and 76 yards, and Gio Sanders added five grabs for 22 yards.
While the passing game will get the glory, the ground game was strong. Valladay ran for 118 yards on three scores.
“It makes it easy having a back like X and Daniyel (Ngata) in the backfield,” Bourguet said.
Granted, the success did happen against Colorado, one of the worst Power 5 defenses. But the tempo, utilization of the team’s playmakers, and efficiency from the quarterback position were sights to behold. If ASU is to make a late-season run at a bowl berth, they’ll need to maintain this offensive identity.
“It makes it harder on defenses because they want to key on X and you want to play one high, but then if you play one high, I got a tight end running the seam,” Bourguet said. “And if you press Badger, I’m going to take the go ball. We have answers for everything.”
The Defense
A week after keeping Stanford out of the endzone, ASU’s defense struggled against a poor Colorado offense. The Buffaloes scored 27 points on offense, their most in 10 games. They also gained 359 yards.
The run defense was stout early, but as the game went on, gave up too many significant runs to a ground attack that had been inconsistent during the season. Against the pass, ASU surrendered several big plays, including the 58-yard touchdown.
But when needed, the unit rose to the occasion.
ASU tied a season-high with six tackles for loss. Edmonds made a key interception. Ed Woods had three pass break ups. It wasn’t pretty, it’s wasn’t their best effort, but against Colorado, it was good enough.
But the Sun Devils know the same effort won’t result in a win when the face offenses coming up like UCLA and Arizona.
“Every time we step on the field, we got to feel like we’re the best and keep playing like that,” Edmonds said.
The Top 3
Here are three Sun Devils who played well against Colorado.
QB Trenton Bourguet: His debut went about as well as anyone could have hoped, with 435 yards and three scores. He’s now in the driver’s seat to play savior for the season.
TE Jalin Conyers: In his second season with ASU, the tight end had been waiting for a chance to show what he can do. He shattered his previous career highs with his monster performance, showing an ability to win jump balls, run over defenders, and pick up yards after the catch.
“I feel like I have worked for this, and I’ve tried to do everything I can to get to this point. Tonight, it finally flourished for me.”
RB X Valladay: Don’t let the Bourguet-to-Conyers connection overshadow the great season Valladay is putting together. He topped 100 yards for the fifth time to go along with his three scores.
The Question: QB, playcalling, or opponent?
The offensive explosion against Colorado was a heartening sight for any Sun Devil fan. So how much can be attributed to the insertion of Bourguet into the starting lineup, Aguano’s playcalling, or the fact that ASU faced a poor Colorado defense?
It’s part of all three, and we’ll learn just how much each factored in next week when ASU faces a quality UCLA defense. But seeing the poise and command shown by Bourguet in an attack that utilized all of ASU’s offensive weapons was a long-overdue development for a offense that had underachieved for most of the season.
The Next Step
ASU will return home next week for a battle against UCLA. The Bruins entered the week ranked No. 12 in the AP poll and defeated Stanford 38-13 to improve to 7-1.
The Extra Point
- On his second quarter touchdown run, Valladay hit 4,000 career rushing yards. He’s just the 123rd player in FBS history to reach that milestone.
- Bourguet became just the sixth player in ASU football history with 300+ passing yards in first career start.
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Need to raid your retirement for quick cash? Here are ways to limit the financial hit
Raiding your retirement accounts can be expensive.
Withdrawing money before age 59½ typically triggers income taxes, a 10% federal penalty and — worst of all — the loss of future tax-deferred compounded returns. A 30-year-old who withdraws $1,000 from an individual retirement account or 401(k) could lose more than $11,000 in future retirement money, assuming 7% average annual returns.
In the past, there were a few ways you could avoid the penalty. Congress recently added several more, and some of those exceptions allow you to repay the money within three years.
That would allow you to get a refund of the taxes you paid and — best of all — allow the money to start growing again, tax deferred, for your future.
You’re still better off leaving retirement funds alone for retirement, said Erin Itkoe, director of financial planning at Tarbox Family Office, a wealth management firm in Scottsdale, Ariz. If you can’t, though, you could at least limit the damage from taking the money out early, she said.
More than 7 million Californians have had no access to a workplace retirement program. Can the CalSavers program help?
What is Secure 2.0?
The new penalty exceptions are part of Secure 2.0, a package of retirement plan changes that Congress passed late last year. Some exceptions are available for your IRA now, while others take effect in coming years, said David Certner, legislative counsel for AARP. The exceptions also can apply to workplace plans, such as 401(k)s or 403(b)s, but your employer may need to opt in, so check with your human resources department, Certner said.
However, the repayment option still isn’t available for most penalty exceptions. For example, you can avoid the penalty if you withdraw $10,000 from an IRA for a first-time home purchase or to pay higher education expenses, but you won’t be able to repay the money later and get the taxes refunded.
Disasters, terminal illness, family expansion
One new penalty exception that allows for repayment is for disasters. People who live in a federally declared disaster area and suffer an economic loss can withdraw up to $22,000 penalty-free. Income taxes still have to be paid on the withdrawal, but the income can be spread over three years to reduce the potential tax impact. This exemption was made retroactive to Jan. 26, 2021.
Another potentially large exemption with the repayment option is one for terminal illness. Effective this year, the 10% penalty is waived for people whose doctor certifies that they are expected to die within seven years, said Itkoe, who’s also a certified public accountant serving on the American Institute of CPAs’ personal financial planning executive committee. There’s no limit on how much can be withdrawn.
A three-year repayment period now applies to the penalty exception when you have or adopt a child. This exception allows each parent a $5,000 withdrawal within the 12 months after a child is born or adopted.
The higher earner’s benefit determines what the survivor gets. By delaying Social Security, the higher earner boosts how much the remaining spouse will have to make ends meet.
Exceptions coming next year
Next year, the 10% penalty is waived for victims of domestic abuse. The penalty-free withdrawal is limited to the lesser of $10,000 or 50% of the account’s value and can be repaid over three years.
Also effective next year is a penalty-free distribution of up to $1,000 for some emergency expenses. People can take one such withdrawal per year if the money is repaid. Otherwise, only one distribution is allowed every three years.
Note that both of these exceptions are “self-certified.” That means you provide a written statement asserting that you meet the requirements without having to supply other documentation or proof, Itkoe said.
Other exceptions coming up
A penalty exception to pay for long-term care insurance kicks in for 2026, but it applies only to workplace plans, not IRAs. The withdrawal — which is limited to the lesser of $2,500 or 10% of the account balance — can be used only to pay insurance premiums, not to pay for the actual care, Certner said.
Secure 2.0 also expanded the “public safety employee” exception for early withdrawals from workplace plans.
Whether it’s going back to work part time, moving in with roommates or making do with less, older Americans are getting creative about retirement.
In the past, the 10% penalty didn’t apply for withdrawals from workplace plans if the worker left a job in the year they turn 55 or older, or age 50 for public safety employees. Now, private sector firefighters and state and local corrections officers also can qualify for the public safety exception after they turn 50. In addition, public safety employees with at least 25 years of service with the employer sponsoring the plan can now avoid the penalty regardless of their age.
This is just a summary of the new penalty exceptions. The rules are complex enough that people should consult a tax professional before taking a withdrawal, Itkoe said. The tax pro also can help file an amended tax return if the withdrawal is repaid.
But no one should assume that the exceptions make retirement plan withdrawals a good idea, because most people won’t pay the money back even if they have the option to do so, she said.
“Drawing from a retirement account should always be a last resort,” Itkoe said.
Liz Weston writes for personal finance website NerdWallet. This article was distributed by the Associated Press. | https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-07-01/access-retirement-funds-safely-secure-2-0 | 2023-07-01 13:21:51 | 1 | https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-07-01/access-retirement-funds-safely-secure-2-0 |
ALERTS:
The alerts are widespread from coast to coast.
The brutal cold will impact much of the Lower 48 with a chunk of it even on the other side of the Rockies, in the Pacific Northwest (Winter Storm Warning for Portland, Oregon).
Only Southern California will escape the cold!
THURSDAY TO FRIDAY EARLY MORNING:
Tonight:
Patchy freezing drizzle after 2 a.m.....overcast....east-southeast wind 5-12 mph with lows 30-32. Watch for a few slick spots in the morning on any damp or wet pavement.
Thursday:
Patchy freezing drizzle/drizzle to increasing rain, sleet, snow showers becoming all snow west to east & solid & steady at that....
East-southeast winds becoming south, then southwest at 10-22 mph with highs 34-38, but falling rapidly to teens then single digits from west to east as Arctic front moves eastward.
It should pass through area in the 1:30-5:30 p.m. time frame with howling winds to follow.
With the front, it is steady moderate snow behind it with poor visibility & rapid snowfall accumulation. Visibility may drop 0.25 or less at times with near/white-out conditions.
Thursday Night/Early Friday Morning:
Snow should end west-northwest to east-southeast 12 a.m. to 2 a.m., following by howling winds gusting 45-58 mph & lows -8 to -2 with wind chills -38 to -25 by 6 a.m. Friday. Winds will become sustained at 25-36 mph with visibilities less than 0.25 mile at times with near/white-out conditions.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY NIGHT:
Friday-Friday Night:
A few breaks in the clouds are possible in our southwestern counties early Friday as dry air continues to work in.
No snow looks to fall UNTIL after 10 a.m. when now snow will begin to pivot in from the northwest. Periods of snow will be possible right into Friday night & early Saturday morning.
It does not look quite as heavy as Thursday late to Thursday night, but some additional accumulation is expected.
Gusts 45-58 mph will continue with wind chills -34 to -21 with temperatures only reaching -2 to 3 Friday.
Visibility will be poor with blowing & drifting snow.
Lows Friday night should reach -9 to -4 with wind chills -38 to -25 as winds will gust 45-58 mph early in the evening, then decrease to gusts of 40-53 mph.
Poor visibility will continue through Friday night.
A total of 3-5" of snowfall is expected for much of the area, but it will be very difficult to measure with large areas of ground having nearly all of the snow blown away, while it drifts +16" in other areas.
Most of the totals will be 3s & 3.5s within that range. Few pockets or corridors of more 4s will be local. Far northern fringe has the highest potential of 5s, 6s.
The highest amounts are expected in the far north closer to the Blizzard Warning.
Saturday shows a decrease in the gusts to 35-43 mph, but that will still lead to much blowing & drifting snow with sustained winds 22-29 mph.
Highs will only reach 1-8, so wind chills will still run -24 to -15 with widespread blowing & drifting snow.
Some scattered snow showers & flurries are possible with lots of clouds & perhaps some peeks of dim sun.
With partial clearing possible & a few flurries, lows of -12 to -5 are expected Saturday night-early Sunday morning with wind chills -33 to -24.
Some blowing & drifting snow will continue with wind gusts to 30 mph at times.
SUNDAY-MONDAY:
Sunday:
Sunday will feature improvement, but some blowing & drifting will occur right to early afternoon.
With more sunshine, highs of 5-11 are expected with wind chills -11 to -4.
Sunday Night-Monday:
We need to watch clipper Sunday night &/or Monday. That could bring some minor snowfall with an surge in the wind. That will lead to more blowing & drifting snow.
Highs in the teens to 20 are expected Monday.
TUESDAY-THURSDAY (DECEMBER 27-29):
Tuesday-Tuesday Night:
Looks dry with bout of less then, then southwest winds cranking up with some blowing & drifting snow. Sunshine will look & feel good!
Wednesday-Thursday:
It will cloud up with a cold morning giving way to 20s to 30 Wednesday afternoon. It looks windy from the southwest & with that...more blowing & drifting snow possible.
Period of of freezing rain with light glaze is possible Wednesday night to Thursday morning, followed by plain rain Thursday afternoon.
Winds will be strong from the southwest.
FRIDAY-FRIDAY NIGHT (DECEMBER 30-31):
Periodic rain & foggy weather is likely. Partially frozen ground with melting snow will make for lots of ponding in lawns & some rises in low ponds & creeks.
Local ice jamming is possible on creeks & streams.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY: (DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 2):
Periods of rain should return for New Year's Eve through New Year's Day before ending.
Highs may reach 48-54.
Colder weather with a few flurries is possible Sunday with temperatures falling to the 20s & 30s.
Total rainfall Thursday-Sunday may run 1-2".
Nice rises in creeks, streams, rivers & ponds, lakes will occur after being chronically low for months.
JANUARY 3-FEBRUARY 5:
An overall milder trend (other than perhaps one main brief cold snap with snow & ice) will occur early to mid-January.
However, another Arctic blast with lows below 0 & dangerous wind chills may impact our area late January to early February with snow & ice. | https://www.wlfi.com/news/indiana/december-21-11-pm-weather-forecast-update-latest-on-the-winter-storm-ahead-outlook-down/article_90a2bcda-81a1-11ed-afb5-e3fb85e687ec.html | 2022-12-22 04:27:35 | 0 | https://www.wlfi.com/news/indiana/december-21-11-pm-weather-forecast-update-latest-on-the-winter-storm-ahead-outlook-down/article_90a2bcda-81a1-11ed-afb5-e3fb85e687ec.html |
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ON UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — Looking at the vastness of Utah Beach, its sand blowing in strong wind and bright sunshine, made Robert Gibson's memory of D-Day even more vivid.
“It was tough,” the 99-year-old veteran said of the moment when he landed there on June 6, 1944 alongside more than 150,000 other Allied troops.
Gibson was among dozens of World War II veterans, mostly Americans and British, who traveled to Normandy this week to mark the 79th anniversary of D-Day, commemorating the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.
He remembered “lots of casualties. We had almost run over bodies to get in the beach. Never forget we were only 18, 19 years old. ... I’m glad I made it.”
Gibson landed on Utah Beach on D-Day in the second wave, after the assault troops. He survived to continue fighting in Normandy and eventually into Germany.
The first job of his battalion, he said, was "to guard an ammunition dump and the first night it got struck. You didn’t know where you were to go. Bullets were going all over the place. But we ducked it.”
Andrew Negra also landed on Utah Beach. That was on July 18, 1944. He returned for the first time this year and was “amazed” by the warm welcome from local French people.
“Every place we went, people are cheering, clapping, and they’ve been doing this for I don’t know how many years,” he said.
At age 99, Negra is the only member of his battalion who is still alive. Braving the wind to walk on the beach for a few minutes, he said, “So many we lost. And here I am.”
Negra participated in combat operations until his division reached eastern Germany in April 1945.
On Sunday, over 40 American veterans of World War II formed a parade, using wheelchairs, along the streets of the small town of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, where thousands of paratroopers jumped not long after midnight on June 6, 1944.
Cheerful crowds applauded, calling out “Merci" and “Thank you.” Children waved, and many families asked for a photo with the men.
Donnie Edwards, president of the Best Defense Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps World War II veterans visit former battlefields, said, “For us, every year is a big one.”
Given the ages of the soldiers who fought more than seven decades ago, Edwards observed, “Nothing is guaranteed. So we want to make sure that we do everything we can to get them an incredible and enjoyable experience.”
The veterans then headed to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont for a brief ceremony at a monument honoring the U.S. Navy that overlooks Utah Beach.
“The fallen will never be forgotten. The veteran will ever be honored,” an inscription in the stone reads.
Some of the almost-centenarians asked volunteers to accompany them on the wide stretch of sand.
Matthew Yacovino, 98, became emotional as he remembered what happened there to his older brother, who almost died after his jeep blown up during the landings.
“The driver got killed and my brother fell on the beach unconscious," Yacovino said with tears in the eyes.
His brother eventually recovered. Yacovino himself served as a combat air crewman during the war.
Like others who come to Normandy for historical reenactments of what transpired there, Valérie and Lionel Draucourt, visitors from the Paris region, dressed in khaki uniforms. They wanted to pay their respects to the veterans.
“Frankly, I don’t think we can quite fathom what they lived through. We can’t understand it, it’s so big, it’s crazy,” Lionel Draucourt said.
Veterans were due to take part in official ceremonies of the 79th anniversary on Tuesday, including at the Normandy American Cemetery.
On D-Day, Allied troops landed on the beaches code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Sword and Gold, carried by 7,000 boats. On that single day, 4,414 Allied soldiers lost their lives, 2,501 of them Americans. More than 5,000 were wounded.
On the German side, several thousand were killed or wounded.
U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman, Gen. Mark Milley, stressed the significance of the commemorations “for memorializing the efforts that they did and what they did."
"They were fighting to make sure that fascism and Nazism didn’t stay in control of Europe. Ultimately, we all know that they were successful,” Milley said.
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Nicolas Garriga contributed to the story.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking to give people born in American Samoa U.S. citizenship.
In leaving in place an appeals court decision, the court also passed up an invitation to overturn a series of decisions dating back to 1901 known as the Insular Cases, replete with racist and anti-foreign rhetoric. Justice Neil Gorsuch had called for the cases to be overturned in April.
But the justices refused to take up an appeal from people born in American Samoa, and living in Utah, who argued that a federal law declaring that they are “nationals, but not citizens, of the United States at birth” is unconstitutional.
A trial judge in Utah ruled in their favor, but the federal appeals court in Denver said Congress, not courts, should decide the citizenship issue. The appeals court also noted that American Samoa's elected leaders opposed the lawsuit for fear that it might disrupt their cultural traditions.
American Samoa is the only unincorporated territory of the United States where the inhabitants are not American citizens at birth.
Instead, those born in the cluster of islands some 2,600 miles (4,184 kilometers) southwest of Hawaii are granted “U.S. national” status, meaning they can’t vote for U.S. president, run for office outside American Samoa or apply for certain jobs. The only federal election they can cast a vote in is the race for American Samoa’s nonvoting U.S. House seat.
The Insular Cases, which arose following the Spanish-American War, dealt with the administration of overseas territories.
In their conclusion that residents of territories had some, but not all, rights under the Constitution, justices wrote in stark racial and xenophobic terms. Citizenship could not be automatically given to “those absolutely unfit to receive it,” one justice wrote.
That history prompted Gorsuch to comment in a case involving benefits denied to people who live in Puerto Rico, decided in April. He wrote that the Insular Cases were wrongly decided because they deprived residents of U.S. territories of some constitutional rights.
“It is past time to acknowledge the gravity of this error and admit what we know to be true: The Insular Cases have no foundation in the Constitution and rest instead on racial stereotypes. They have no place in our law,” Gorsuch wrote.
The case stems from a lawsuit filed by three American Samoa natives now living in Utah, where they are prohibited from voting or becoming police officers.
The Biden administration joined the American Samoa government in calling for the court to reject the appeal. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the administration's top Supreme Court lawyer, wrote that “the government in no way relies on the indefensible and discredited aspects of the Insular Cases’ reasoning and rhetoric” that was highlighted in the appeal. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Court-rejects-appeal-to-give-American-Samoans-17514318.php | 2022-10-17 14:40:35 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Court-rejects-appeal-to-give-American-Samoans-17514318.php |
By JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — After three years as the festival director of the New York Film Festival, Eugene Hernandez has been tapped to lead the Sundance Film Festival.
The Sundance Institute announced Wednesday that Hernandez will become the festival’s fourth director in its nearly four-decade history, in addition to heading the institute’s year-round public programming.
Before trading Lincoln Center for Park City, Utah, Hernandez will remain with the New York Film Festival through its upcoming edition, which kicks off Sept. 30. He will start his new position with Sundance in November, but 2024’s Sundance — its 40th — will be his first to lead.
“Sundance’s decades of leadership, championing artistic discovery and independent expression, was a landmark catalyst in my life,” said Hernandez in a statement. “Nearly 30 years ago, looking for direction and curious, I went to the Sundance Film Festival for the first time. I immediately connected with its mission, and it changed my life.”
January’s Sundance Film Festival — its first in-person festival in three years — is being shepherded by Joana Vicente, Sundance Institute chief executive, and Kim Yutani, director of programming, after the departure in June by Tabitha Jackson. Jackson, who succeeded longtime director John Cooper, was the first woman and first person of color to lead America’s premier independent film festival. She served as festival director for two years, a pandemic span that saw Sundance mount successive virtual editions. January’s Sundance will feature a smaller on-demand streaming component to launch halfway through the Park City festival.
Hernandez has been with Film at Lincoln Center since 2010, when he became head of digital strategy. He was previously co-founder and editor-in-chief of IndieWire. His time running the New York Film Festival also corresponded with the pandemic. In that period, the festival expanded its footprint through the five boroughs of New York, holding drive-ins around the city in a COVID-marred 2020 festival before a 2021 comeback edition.
“It’s a full circle moment as Eugene has been inextricably connected to Sundance for more than 25 years, ever since he came to the Festival in the mid-1990s to build Indiewire, an online community for indie film,” said Vincente in a statement. “He’s been at the forefront of supporting independent artists and deeply invested in the careers of storytellers and the field as a whole.”
“For almost three decades, Eugene has been working on a parallel path with many of the same values and objectives in mind,” said Robert Redford, founder of the Sundance Institute. “I’m so pleased to have him serve as our new festival director, helping to support a new generation of artists, and taking us into the next decade of Sundance’s story.”
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Safety officials warn of growing sextortion threat targeting kids and teens
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Financial sextortion is a growing issue affecting children and families in Minnesota and around the country, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Sextortion happens when someone tricks a person into sending them explicit photos then demands something in return for not sharing the photos. The extortionist often demands more pictures, videos, meeting for sex acts or money.
Safety officials give an example of a common scenario that, they say, play out in homes every day: A Minnesota boy makes a new friend in an online game. He thinks it’s a cute girl around his age. After chatting for a while, she sends him a nude photo of herself and asks for one in return. He sends a photo and suddenly his new friend stops being friendly. She is actually an overseas criminal who demands money or says that photo will be sent to his parents and friends. Panicked and ashamed, the boy has no idea what to do next.
Law enforcement nationwide received more than 7,000 reports related to online financial sextortion involving children in 2022, according to the FBI. They identified at least 3,000 victims, primarily boys. Tragically, more than a dozen children committed suicide because they felt there was no way out from the sextortion scheme.
FBI data shows a large portion of these cases originate outside the U.S., primarily in West African countries. That makes these cases extremely difficult to investigate or prosecute. Prevention is the best way to keep children safe.
“It doesn’t matter where in our state you live. If your child uses the internet, they are at risk,” said Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson. “Parents and caregivers, you are the first line of defense when your child is online. Talk with them about being safe, especially when meeting new people and sharing images or videos.”
A Minnesota mom learned that lesson firsthand just a few weeks ago when her son fell victim to a sextortion scheme. She recounts how quickly the criminals manipulated her son into sending explicit pictures of himself. Thankfully, he went to his parents for help. BCA Predatory Crimes agents are now investigating this case, along with many just like it involving families around the state.
“We need parents and trusted adults to have ongoing, open lines of communication with the children in their lives,” said Drew Evans, superintendent of the Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. “A child needs to know they have somewhere to turn. If you believe a child has been victimized, please let them know they haven’t done anything wrong and they can come to you if this or something like it happens to them. They are not in trouble, they are not alone, and there is help available.”
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has outlined steps parents and caregivers can take if their child falls victim to a sextortion scheme:
- Get help before deciding to pay. Cooperating with the demands rarely stops the extortion or harassment.
- Report the predator’s account via the platform’s safety feature.
- Block the predator but do not delete the profile or messages because they could be useful to law enforcement.
- NCMEC can help you get the images off the internet if they were posted.
“As a parent and a grandparent, I know it can be awkward to talk to your children about sex,” said Jacobson. “If you need help starting that conversation, there are resources available. Having a frank and honest talk with your child could be the difference. This can and is happening to Minnesota families and the consequences can be deadly.”
Additional Resources:
- FBI resources and conversation starters: fbi.gov/sextortion
- NCMEC: missingkids.org/theissues/sextortion
- Safe Harbor Regional Navigators (MN only): health.state.mn.us/communities/safeharbor/response/navigators.html
- Suicide Crisis Line: Call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet Monday with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next week’s Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations, the White House announced Thursday.
It will be the first in-person meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies since Biden became president in January 2021 and comes weeks after Xi was awarded a norm-breaking third, five-year term as the Chinese Communist Party leader during the party’s national congress.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement the leaders will meet to “discuss efforts to maintain and deepen lines of communication between” the two countries and to "responsibly manage competition and work together where our interests align, especially on transnational challenges that affect the international community.”
The White House has been working with Chinese officials over the last several weeks to arrange the meeting. Biden on Wednesday told reporters that he intended to discuss with Xi growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, trade policies, Beijing’s relationship with Russia and more.
“What I want to do with him when we talk is lay out what each of our red lines are and understand what he believes to be in the critical national interests of China, what I know to be the critical interests of the United States,” Biden said. “And determine whether or not they conflict with one another.”
A senior administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the summit, sought to downplay expectations for the meeting , telling reporters on Thursday that there was no joint communique or deliverables anticipated from the sit-down. Rather, the official said, Biden aimed to build a “floor for the relationship.”
Biden and Xi traveled together in the U.S. and China in 2011 and 2012 when both leaders were serving as their respective countries' vice presidents, and they have held five phone or video calls since Biden became president in January 2021. But the U.S.-China relationship has become far more complicated since those getting-to-know-you talks in Washington and on the Tibetan plateau a decade ago.
As president, Biden has repeatedly taken China to task for human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and other ethnic minorities, Beijing’s crackdowns on democracy activists in Hong Kong, coercive trade practices, military provocations against self-ruled Taiwan and differences over Russia’s prosecution of its war against Ukraine.
Weeks before Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president met with Xi in Beijing and the two issued a memorandum expressing hopes of a “no limits” relationship for their nations.
China has largely refrained from criticizing Russia’s war but thus far has held off on supplying Moscow with arms.
“I don’t think there’s a lot of respect that China has for Russia or Putin,” Biden said Wednesday. “And in fact, they’ve been sort of keeping the distance a little bit.”
The leaders were also expected to address U.S. frustrations that Beijing has not used its influence to press North Korea to pull back from conducting provocative missile tests and to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Biden was set to discuss threats from North Korea with the leaders of South Korea and Japan a day before sitting down with Xi.
Xi’s government has criticized the Biden administration’s posture toward Taiwan — which Beijing looks eventually to unify with the communist mainland — as undermining China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Chinese president also has suggested that Washington wants to stifle Beijing’s growing clout as it tries to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest economy.
Tensions over Taiwan have grown since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in August.
Biden said that he’s “not willing to make any fundamental concessions” about the United States’ Taiwan doctrine.
Under its “One China” policy, the United States recognizes the government in Beijing while allowing for informal relations and defense ties with Taipei. It takes a stance of “strategic ambiguity” toward the defense of Taiwan — leaving open the question of whether it would respond militarily were the island attacked.
Biden caused a stir in Asia in May when at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded. The White House and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were quick to clarify that there was no change in U.S. policy.
Beijing sees official American contact with Taiwan as encouragement to make the island’s decades-old de facto independence permanent, a step U.S. leaders say they don’t support. Pelosi is the highest-ranking elected American official to visit since then-Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1997.
Xi has stayed close to home throughout the global COVID-19 pandemic, where he has enforced a “zero-COVID” policy that has resulted in mass lockdowns that have roiled the global supply chains.
He made his first trip outside China since start of the pandemic in September with a stop in Kazakhstan and then onto Uzbekistan to take part in the eight-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization with Putin and other leaders of the Central Asian security group.
U.S. officials were eager to see how Xi approaches the meeting after being newly empowered with a third term and consolidating his position as the unquestioned leader of the state, saying they would wait to assess whether that made him more or less likely to seek out areas of cooperation with the U.S.
They emphasized that party congress results reinforced the importance of direct engagement with Xi, rather than lower level officials whom they’ve found unable or unwilling to speak for the Chinese leader. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-meet-china-xi-monday/507-fcb510a8-30e2-4c31-8302-d2f3c3cec4b2 | 2022-11-10 17:58:01 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-meet-china-xi-monday/507-fcb510a8-30e2-4c31-8302-d2f3c3cec4b2 |
NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH" or the "Company") (CSE: AAWH.U) (OTCQX: AAWH), a leading multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operator, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET following the release of its first quarter 2023 financial results after market close.
Ascend Wellness Leadership will participate on the call including Abner Kurtin, Executive Chairman; Dan Neville, CFO and Interim Co-CEO; and Frank Perullo, President and Interim Co-CEO.
The earnings conference call may be accessed by dialing 1 (888) 390-0605. A live audio webcast will also be available on the Investor Relations section of AWH website at https://awholdings.com/investors and will be archived for replay.
AWH is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. AWH owns and operates state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers. AWH produces and distributes its in-house Simply Herb, Ozone, and Ozone Reserve branded products. For more information, visit www.awholdings.com.
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5-year-old Cleveland girl dies from alleged child abuse, neglect, police say
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 5-year-old Cleveland girl lost her life, and investigators believe child abuse and neglect are to blame, Cleveland Police confirmed.
Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia said officers were sent to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital for a 5-year-old girl who was pronounced dead around 4:30 p.m. on March 22.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified her as Kamryn Riley.
The girl was driven to the hospital from a house in the 11900 block of Forest Avenue, according to Ciaccia.
Ciaccia said members of the Homicide Unit went to the hospital and the house to investigate.
The case is being investigated as child abuse and neglect, Ciaccia confirmed.
Police did not confirm if any arrests have been made.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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CD release
TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan musical group Big Fun releases its first CD at 7 p.m. April 3 at The Alluvion in the Commongrounds building.
Admission is $20. Edson Farms food and Chateau Chantal wine are provided. Contact: info@thealluvion.org.
Meal applications accepted
LANSING — Michigan Department of Education accepts applications for the 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms until April 4. This grant funds up to 10 cents per meal to purchase state-grown fruits, vegetables and legumes.
School districts, residential childcare facilities and childcare centers can apply if they participate in the Summer Food Service Program, National School Lunch Program or the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Learn more and apply at www.tencentsmichigan.org. Contact: melanie.wong@groundworkcenter.org.
Preschool activities
INTERLOCHEN — Preschool Story Hour begins at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 5 and 12 at Interlochen Public Library. Kids can hear a story and make a craft.
Card games
INTERLOCHEN — Play the card game Bridge from 2-5 p.m. April 6, 13 and 27 at Interlochen Public Library. More information: 231-276-6767.
Dinner and movie
ALDEN — Off the Wall Movie Night starts at 7 p.m. April 6 at Helena Township Community Center.
Bring a dish to share at 6 p.m. Sign up and get movie details by calling Alden District Library at 231-331-4318.
Egg hunt
GLEN ARBOR — The annual District Wide Easter Egg Hunt is April 8 at Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District.
Face painting and crafts begin at 1 p.m. The egg hunt starts at 3 p.m., and the Easter bunny visits. Families can also enjoy cocktails and kids’ mocktails along with s’mores on the M22 Wine Patio. Questions: kait@crystalriveroutfitters.com.
Easter meal
TRAVERSE CITY — Artisan serves an Easter meal from noon to 7 p.m. April 9.
Diners select three courses. Menu includes salad, lamb chops, walleye, desserts and more. Adults pay $85; kids are $45. Wine pairings are $35.
Make reservations through OpenTable or call 231-421-2150.
Cooking class
INTERLOCHEN — The “Be Healthy, Be Active” Cooking Workshop goes from 3:30-5 p.m. April 10 at Interlochen Public Library.
Space is limited. This Health and Wellness: Live Your Best Life class is funded through the Allen Foundation. Registration: 231-276-6767.
Bigs wine events
TRAVERSE CITY — Big Brothers Big Sisters hosts its annual Wine Event April 29-30.
The event begins with dinner Saturday at the Cathedral Barn. Chefs from the Boathouse and Sorellina prepare the meal, and a live and silent auction is included. The Broom Closet Boys perform. Bubbles and Brunch is Sunday at Sorellina. Reserve seats and learn more about the auction at bigsupnorth.com/wine.
Foodie event tickets
TRAVERSE CITY — The National Cherry Festival offers tickets for its foodie events this summer.
Activities include the Indigo View Air Show; Flight Deck; Great American Picnic; Blues, Brews and BBQ and A Very Cherry Flying Pancake Breakfast. New this year is the Flight Path at the Delamar. Guests can dine while watching the air show from the hotel on West Grand Traverse Bay.
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LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 3,576,180 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $60.12 per share, for net proceeds, after the underwriting discount and before the estimated expenses of the offering payable by the Company, of approximately $207.7 million.
The offering is expected to close on March 10, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 536,427 shares of common stock.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding borrowings under its credit facility and the remaining amounts due under the amended 364-day term loan credit agreement entered into in November 2021 in connection with the acquisition of MountainWest Pipelines Holding Company, and the remainder for working capital and general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. MUFG, BTIG, KeyBanc Capital Markets, TD Securities, Well Fargo Securities and BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC are acting as co-managers.
This offering is only being made by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering may be obtained, when available, by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's (the "SEC") website at www.sec.gov or from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Toll-free: 1-866-803-9204; and BofA Securities, Inc., NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, or email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.
The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on December 2, 2020. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.
About Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas, and providing comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America. Southwest Gas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, safely and reliably delivers natural gas to over two million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada. Centuri Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, is a strategic infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements
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NEW YORK (AP) — Ke Huy Quan is trying hard not to cry.
He's been crying a lot lately. Quan tends to get emotional any time he contemplates his sudden reversal of fate. Every since “Everything Everywhere All at Once” opened in theaters earlier this year, 51-year-old Quan — who a lifetime ago was the iconic child star of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” as Short Round, and Data in “Goonies" — has been, he says, “overwhelmed by emotions every day.”
“I didn’t think this day would come. It was a day I wanted for so long, for decades. And it’s finally here," says Quan. "When you have a dream and you kind of bury it because you think it won’t come true, to see it finally come true is incredible.”
“I cry a lot,” he says.
Quan was once one of the most indelible faces — and voices — of the 1980s. He was 12 when he was cast as Harrison Ford's Yankee-hat-wearing sidekick in "Temple of Doom." His younger brother, David, auditioned, but Ke caught Spielberg's eye. Quan starred in 1985's “Goonies,” too, but found few roles after that. By the time Quan was in his 20s, he had all but disappeared from the screen. Struggling to find a foothold at a time when roles were scarce for Asian American actors, the Vietnamese-born Quan passed into “Where are they now?” territory.
Quan gave up acting. He went back to school to study film at the University of Southern California and transitioned into working behind the camera. Twenty years passed before he acted again. But when Quan was 49, he decided to give it one last go. Two weeks later, he landed his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once."
Now, Quan is not just a working actor again, with a string of upcoming roles, he's being celebrated for one of the best performances of the year. He plays Waymond, the meek husband who transforms in the film's spiraling multiverses into a fanny-pack-slinging hero and a debonair “In the Mood for Love”-style bachelor. Decades may have passed, but Quan's sweetly sincere screen presence still shines.
The 51-year-old actor has already picked up awards from the Gotham Awards, the New York Film Critics Circle and has been nominated for a Spirit Award. After spending much of his adult life as an actor just looking for a second chance, Quan may be the favorite to win an Academy Award, for best supporting actor.
“For the longest time, all I wanted was just a job," Quan says. "Just an opportunity to act, to show people what I can do. This movie, ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ has given me so much beyond anything I could have ever asked for.”
While speaking by Zoom during his day off shooting Anthony and Joe Russo's “Electric State” in Atlanta," Quan's wife was nearby off-camera urging him: “Don't cry! Don't cry!” Quan tried. But as he reflected on his full-circle journey, he often found it difficult.
“There are so many people out there who doubt themselves, who have dreams they’ve given up or didn’t think would ever come true,” Quan said, his voice cracking. "To those people, I hope my story inspires them.”
Remarks have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
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AP: Since the release of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” what's this year been like for you?
QUAN: I’m cloud not nine but 18. Before it came out, I was really nervous. When I got back into acting, I didn’t tell my family. I kept it a secret from everybody. I didn’t know whether anyone would want me. I didn’t even know if I could get a job. And even after we finished the movie, I didn’t know if I was any good. That’s why I kept it away from my family because I’m thinking: “If I get fired during production, they won’t know about it.” Or, “If I suck or the movie sucks, they won’t know about it.” I told them right before our trailer came out. The day before I called my family and said, “I’ve got a little surprise for you.” I said, “I’m an actor again.” When the movie came out, they saw it and they called me. They had zero information about my role. They said, “Ke, you’re in this movie a lot!”
AP: Given your personal history, do you connect especially with the movie's exploration of alternate realities and lives not lived?
QUAN: For the longest time, the characters I went up for didn’t have a character name, they only lasted a page or two. I thought this role was written for me. I remember reading it until 5 a.m., sitting on the sofa, imagining all the things I wanted to put into this character and the three versions of this character. I was looking out the window and I saw the sun rise. I felt like I have enough life experience now that I can do this. Right before I went to bed, reality set in. The imagination was done. I’m thinking: “There’s no way I get this role, especially having not acted in more than 20 years.” It’s impossible! How can anybody think that your first movie back, that I would have this movie as my comeback movie? At that time, I think winning the lottery would have been much easier.
When I got that wonderful phone call and heard the three words that every actor is so eager to hear, which is “We want you,” I was so happy I can’t even describe my feelings at that time. Honestly, I don’t think I could have played this character had it been offered to me 10 years ago. Everything had to happen the way it did. It’s fate.
AP: You were spectacular as a child actor. Did you ever feel it was unjust that you didn't get more chances after that?
QUAN: In my late teens and my early twenties, when it was extremely difficult for me to get a job, I never blamed anybody. I thought I was not good enough. I thought I was not tall enough. I thought I was not good looking enough. I thought perhaps my acting wasn’t good enough, and that’s why I wasn’t landing these roles. And I was really young. I blamed myself. For the longest time, I wished I was better. Hollywood writers were just not writing roles for Asian actors. I didn’t think like that. I would always fantasize: “What would it be like for me to be in that role?” But of course, it never happened. Hollywood didn’t write roles like that for Asian actors. I didn’t know it then, so I just blamed myself.
AP: When you quit acting, had you made your peace with it? Or did you hold out some hope of returning some day?
QUAN: I struggle with that decision for at least two years. You know, the last audition that I did was for a role with no name, two lines. I walk in the room and there were 30 other Asian actors fighting for this tiny bread crumb. When I didn’t even get that, I didn’t see a future for myself anymore as an actor. I felt like time was just slipping away. I spent so much time waiting by the phone, hoping it would ring, hoping my agent would call me, hoping that one day I would get another role like Data or Short Round.
That was when I decided to enroll in USC film school. When I stepped away, I thought I stepped away for good. For the longest time, I believed that I didn’t like acting anymore, until I started seeing my fellow Asian actors succeeding. I go: “Wow, time has changed. We are getting not just very stereotypical roles but meaningful roles, meaty roles.” It wasn’t until then that that acting bug, which I buried very, very deep, started crawling back to the surface, to the point that I could not deny that urge to get back anymore. You understand, I’m not in my 20s. I’m not in my 30s anymore. I was 49 when I made that decision. It scared me. But the idea of having regret of not giving voice to that dream scared me even more.
AP: All through those years, you've said Spielberg has sent you an annual holiday gift. What does he send you?
QUAN: It’s always a wonderful present with a card. Every single year for the last 38 years. Every year will be different. I always look forward to that one special gift that I get from Steven. It always warms my heart that he still remembers me, that he still thinks about me when the holiday comes around. I’m always grateful to that man. Not only did he teach me so much, but he changed my life in the most wonderful way. I guess the reason why I love acting so much has a lot do with him. My first experience as an actor was on his set. I have such fond memories of that experience. That’s the reason I fell in love with acting.
AP: Have you seen him since “Everything Everywhere All at Once” came out?
QUAN: I saw Steven over Zoom during the pandemic. We did a couple of “Goonies” reunions, so that was really sweet. But ever since our movie came out, I have not seen or spoken to him. So I want to see him in person and ask him what he thinks about our movie and my performance. I hope I make him proud.
AP: You have, though, reunited with Harrison Ford. The photo taken at the D23 event probably warmed the hearts of millions.
QUAN: I also reunited with Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy at the same event I saw Harrison. We all kind of had a mini-reunion. I even joked with Kathy and Frank, knowing that I’m not in “Indy 5” -- they’ve already made it -- I said: “Oh my gosh, it would have been so much better if Short Round was in it.” Kathy was so sweet. Kathy said, “Ke, this is so much better. What you have now is so much better.”
AP: How did you experience the response to the photo with Ford?
QUAN: I remember that day very well. It’s been 38 years. After I went out and we chatted for a little bit, we took three pictures. The first one, it was just me putting my arms around him and him putting his arm over my shoulder. In that moment, I felt so comfortable. I could not help myself but to wrap my arms around him – this man that I love dearly. Ever since it came out, the response to fans from all over the world, how they see that picture and it brings tears to their eyes – it brought tears to my eyes. I was emotional when I hugged him. And to see him smile the way he did! It was just one of those very special moments in life you don’t get very often. I will remember it as long as I live.
AP: What would an Oscar nomination mean to you?
QUAN: When I was auditioning for this movie, I prayed to get this role. I made a wish and it came true. I had my birthday in August and every year for the longest time, for as long as I live, every single year I’ve made a wish. This year I didn’t. I didn’t want to be greedy. I’ve already had everything I ever wanted as an actor with this amazing movie. Whatever happens, my dream has already come true. God, Buddha has already answered my prayer. Everything else is icing on the cake.
AP: Are you still recognized often on the street? Has this film changed how people approach you?
QUAN: Over the years, it was once every while. People recognize me, especially my voice. The question that I always get asked is: “Are you the kid from ‘Indiana Jones?'” Or, “Are you the kid from ‘Goonies?'” I’m so lucky to have been a part of those two wonderful movies. But for the longest time, I always wished that I would do something as an adult where people would recognize me. I’ve done Comic-Cons where I’ve signed autographs and pictures, but I was just a kid. Now I have that. When I go out, people say, “Wow, you’re Waymond from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.’”
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Addition of recognized quality supplier strengthens Dynata's investment in growing its member communities
DALLAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynata, the world's largest first-party data platform for insights, activation and measurement, today announced its acquisition of Branded Research Inc., an industry-recognized provider of high-quality, proprietary panel communities whose audience-on-demand platform generates nearly 15 million high-quality completed surveys annually.
In an era of personalization, brands and agencies need accurate data-driven insights to better understand and reach consumers. This acquisition immediately expands Dynata's ability to deliver high-quality data and accurate insights by adding Branded Research's reputationally strong proprietary panel reach to Dynata's market leadership. The combination will help every Dynata customer drive smarter decision-making in a world with an insatiable appetite for data.
While most first-party data is collected through one-off interactions with consumers, Dynata's Insights Platform is powered by long-term relationships with its panel community members. The scale and breadth of direct relationships with panelists allows the company to connect data, build unique measurement and advertising solutions at scale, and model and scale custom audiences for campaign activation.
Both companies' shared commitment to quality data, collected transparently and directly from individuals, will ensure customers' future needs will be met seamlessly, in part, by leveraging Branded Research's unique expertise, technology and approach to panel recruiting, sampling and member management across the world.
"We believe only the highest-quality data drives the most accurate insights and smartest decision-making," said Dynata CEO Gary S. Laben. "Adding proprietary member communities that are growing and healthy, and differentiated on quality, helps Dynata deliver an even larger base of fully permissioned B2B and B2C members to our clients. Increasing Dynata's data supply extends the proprietary panel reach we're known for — and improves all our data-driven products, from collection and insight generation to activation and measurement."
"Recognized for the size and quality of our proprietary panel, Branded Research immediately contributes to Dynata's competitive advantage in sourcing and commitment to zero- and first-party data," said Matt Gaffney, Branded Research CEO and co-founder. "We're excited to work together with Dynata to improve data collection, to deliver more actionable intelligence to customers and to shape the future of insights."
Dynata is the world's largest first-party data platform for insights, activation and measurement. With a reach that encompasses nearly 70 million consumers and business professionals globally, and an extensive library of individual profile attributes collected through surveys, Dynata is the cornerstone for precise, trustworthy quality data. The company has built innovative data services and solutions around its robust first-party data offering to bring the voice of the customer to the entire marketing continuum — from uncovering insights to activating campaigns and measuring cross-channel marketing ROI. Dynata serves more than 6,000 market research, media and advertising agencies, publishers, consulting and investment firms and corporate customers in North America, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Learn more at www.dynata.com.
Branded Research is a leading audience technology company reimagining the market research industry to uncover deep consumer and B2B insights — all intelligently powered by AI. Branded Research's on-demand data collection platform helps clients gather trusted, forward-looking insights to grow their businesses. Branded Research was founded in 2012 by a team of entrepreneurs from the data-driven world of market research and technology-driven world we inhabit today. Learn more at www.gobranded.com.
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A downstate referees association that announced a work stoppage earlier this week has agreed to put an end to the impasse.
The Delmarva Football Officials Association (DFOA) agreed to allow Delaware Interscholastic Officials Committee (DIOC) leader Walt Connor represent their interests during September's DIAA Board of Directors meeting, where they will push for an additional pay raise for the 2023 season..
DFOA, which represents refs in Kent and Sussex Counties, voted Tuesday to reject an agreement between athletic directors and the overarching officials association that was codified by DIAA and the Board of Education last week.
DFOA Treasurer Carl Phelps told WDEL on Thursday what it would take to end the work stoppage.
"Put into writing that (DIAA) will, in good faith, negotiate a contract for 2023."
The Delaware Interscholastic Officials Committee (DIOC) and the Delaware Association of Athletic Directors (DAAD) handle the negotiations of referee pay, and they began discussions in May of 2021, that eventually led to a one-year deal for $84 per game to be approved by the DIAA Board of Directors.
DIOC was represented by leadership members of their volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse committees, and after sending an invite to all other members who might be interested in joining, the lead of the upstate soccer group joined them.
Both DFOA, and their New Castle County colleagues of the Northern Delaware Football Officials Association, have been proposing a 30% raise from $77 to $100 per game for varsity officials, which they feel will pair them up better with neighboring states' peers.
DIAA responded to their request today in a letter written by Board Chair Doug Thompson.
"DFOA’s representatives are invited to attend the September 8th meeting and appear before the Board to present the proposal."
After evaluating the football groups' requests along with others by members of the organization, DIOC came to the athletic directors with a three-step, five-year increase that would take the $77 offered in all sports in 2021-22 to $90, $93, and then $97 by the end of the contract.
DAAD Executive Director Mike Hart said that the initial request, and NFOA's call for $100, were seen as too high by education leaders, especially since it was going to have to be an across-the-board increase that could cost up to $9,000 in additional money for some schools by the end of the fifth year.
"All of the groups being paid $100 would not be feasible for the athletic directors," Hart said, noting the schools have also already budgeted for the $84 pay expected in 2022-23.
After a back-and-forth the two sides agreed to a three-step increase of $84/$87/$90.
That long-term agreement eventually was shaved to a one-year deal by the DIAA Board on the advice of their attorney, setting up a resumption of negotiations on a year-to-year basis so they could take into account economic factors.
The $84 deal was then taken back to the state's officiations organizations, where 16 approved, including the NDFOA, who were assured they could be a part of the negotiation process, but the DFOA held out, saying if they weren't getting the increase for 2022, that they wanted an assurance not from DIOC/DAAD, but rather the DIAA that they would have a seat at the table.
In addition to their $100 request, they said they were also willing to accept the $84, if there would also be the state's 40 cents/mile travel allowance added.
When the DIAA Board codified the $84 deal with no additional stipend, DFOA members voted to reject the deal, starting the work stoppage.
Due to Delaware's regulations process, the DIAA Board would most likely not be able to immediately change the pay scale at this point without going through a two-month process that involves the registrar's office and the Board of Education.
WDEL has learned the DIOC has reaffirmed their commitment to any of their interested members, including the two football groups, that they are welcome to be part of negotiation teams in the future.
By rule, if there has not been a raise on three years, DIOC has the right to request a pay increase, which led to this year's conversation and then bump in compensation.
In the background for future negotiations is a 2005 decision by the DIAA to pay varsity officials in all sports equally, something that DFOA's Phelps told WDEL he's fought against in the past.
"I had agreements that I worked a couple of years ago trying to get them pushed up to make different sports have different levels of compensation. Of course, that was thrown in the trash immediately because of some rule in 2005 that said they all had to be paid the same."
Phelps said just three states follow Delaware's system of equal pay for all sports.
The work stoppage figures to hurt downstate schools who now must scramble to find officials for scrimmages, and looking ahead there are 10 games scheduled for DFOA jurisdiction over the first two weeks of the season, in an era of referee shortages.
DIOC leader Walt Connor said he's told all groups, including DFOA, they need to look at that their colleagues in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are earning, a process complicated because, unlike Delaware, there isn't one statewide rate, instead negotiated a more regional and sport-specific manner, and not publicly published.
"We told them that that's what DIAA is going to look for, that's what we're going to look for because every time we've gone to the ADs they've said 'show us the data, and if you show us the data we'll consider it."
Phelps said the downstate refs asked DIAA Executive Director Donna Polk to help acquire that information.
"DIAA promised they would do a research of the surrounding states on how much they were paid so we could be amicable with them. Donna came in and admitted that was not done."
Phelps said their group did an informal fact-finding hunt at that point, but did not have the hard data, voicing frustration that it wasn't enough.
"DIOC did not like what we had because we did not have in writing the numbers of what schools, what association, what group out of New Jersey, what group out of Pennsylvania, what group out of Maryland? They wanted each one, on paper, a letter from each group and we have members that work in other states doing semi-pro, doing college football, doing other things that know what the other states are doing, but that word wasn't good enough."
The last work stoppage that made it into a Delaware sports season was when the volleyball officials didn't have a contract to begin the 2016 season.
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Starkville High School seniors visit local elementary schools
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s a trip down memory lane. The senior class at Starkville High School spent the morning making a final stop at all the elementary schools in the district.
The annual “Senior Walk” gives the soon-to-be graduates a chance to see some of their former teachers and get well wishes from the current students.
The first stop was at Sudduth Elementary where kindergarten and first graders cheered them on as they made their way around the building.
The grads visited every school in the district before making it back to the high school.
Graduation at Starkville High School is scheduled for May 27th at Yellowjacket Stadium. | https://www.wcbi.com/starkville-high-school-seniors-visit-local-elementary-schools/ | 2022-05-13 01:20:53 | 1 | https://www.wcbi.com/starkville-high-school-seniors-visit-local-elementary-schools/ |
Colossus launches its digital Marketplace to deliver high quality solar leads that help businesses sell more solar
BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the residential solar industry continues to grow, Colossus is working with businesses across the nation to quickly respond to opportunities for growth. The company recently launched its solar leads Marketplace, which matches residential solar providers with real-time solar inquiries to help grow their sales.
With consumer demand on the rise, Colossus is dedicated to helping solar businesses grow by delivering lead volume and qualified prospects. With Colossus Marketplace, solar companies can access qualified leads to effectively fill their sales pipelines.
"The solar market is growing at a tremendous pace and installers are faced with many challenges including rising customer acquisition costs and fierce competition," said Heather Griffin, Colossus Co-CEO. "As a company focused on helping businesses grow, we provide qualified solar leads along with expert consultation to help improve campaign performance so our partners can close more solar deals."
Colossus generates traffic and high-quality leads through its owned and operated proprietary websites and landing pages. The company also works with partners to provide access to the best quality solar leads via affiliate network partners that are vetted for their ability to drive real time solar inquiries that follow permission-based lead acquisition models.
Top solar companies like ADT Solar have utilized Colossus Marketplace to effectively fill their sales pipeline. "In under a year, we've utilized the help of Colossus to add significant numbers of appointments and sales for our field reps," said Colleen Butterfield, VP of Customer Acquisition at ADT Solar, one of the leading providers of rooftop solar in the United States. "I have confidence in the Colossus Marketplace and the real-time digital leads we've acquired enable us to reach new, qualified homeowners so our sales team has more opportunities to sell and close with the right prospects."
To learn more about real-time solar leads, visit Colossus.com.
Colossus is a technology company dedicated to helping businesses sell more solar. By matching residential solar providers with the right customers, Colossus helps solar companies grow their sales by delivering real-time solar inquiries. Top solar companies across the nation utilize the Colossus Marketplace to effectively fill their sales pipeline. Colossus drives results by partnering with solar sales teams to offer qualified solar leads and expert consultation to improve performance and help businesses close more solar sales.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Restoring and rebuilding our community's child welfare system has been the topic of conversation for years in the Tampa Bay region.
On July 1, a new child welfare agency, Children's Network of Southwest Florida took over in Hillsborough County after the state terminated the long-time contract with Eckerd Connects.
At the end of 2021, the Florida Department of Children and Families announced it would no longer keep Eckerd Connects as the lead agency across Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
It came after the Pinellas Sheriff launched an investigation into unsupervised kids sleeping in Eckerd offices because there was nowhere for them to go.
Children's Network, based in Fort Myers, will now be tasked with monitoring roughly 3,000 kids in the Hillsborough County foster care system who need, at the minimum, protection and safety.
CEO of Children's Network of Southwest Florida Nadereh Salim will be the lead on creating a whole new culture in a broken system.
"We came in with our eyes wide open. We knew it was a big challenge," Salim said.
Since March, Salim said she's been making trips to Hillsborough County to start to lay the foundation and build the infrastructure ahead of the official July 1 start. Children's Network's first priority is recruiting and retaining staff and foster parents.
Eventually, Hillsborough County will become its own chapter of Children's Network with its own CEO and board of directors.
10 Tampa Bay's Liz Crawford recently talked with foster parents in the county who are on the verge of quitting. They wanted to remain anonymous out of fear of losing their certification.
They described a familiar scenario — absent case managers who are burnt out and overworked. But it was the specifics that stand out — a little girl with a rotten tooth who can't get the court approval to visit a dentist, children sleeping in offices or cars when there are no beds available and one foster parent who traded the Hillsborough County system for the Pinellas County system because of how bad things had gotten.
"There are between 50 and 60 children who don’t have a place, a permanent place to go in the foster care system every night in Hillsborough right now," Robin Rosenberg said, the deputy director with Florida’s Children First, a statewide advocacy organization focused on the rights of children under the care of the state.
Salim says she's aware of the circumstances and she's heard the pleas of foster parents, staff, court representatives and birth families. She's already increased salaries for case workers and decreased the workload to address staff retention.
"That has really started to pay dividends even in this short amount of time, some folks had left, they’re coming back now because they see the wages are decent," Salim said.
The state legislature allotted more money in the 2022 budget to the child welfare system. Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties are seeing much of that as new agencies work to rebuild the foster systems left by Eckerd Connects.
10 Tampa Bay reached out to the Department of Children and Families about the allegations and asked specifically what the department did to help neglected children in the Tampa Bay region after the criminal investigation was launched into Eckerd Connects.
We still haven't gotten a response to our questions, but a spokesperson said to reach out to the Children's Network of Southwest Florida. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/new-agency-foster-care-system-hillsborough-county/67-0d88f423-87d2-47f8-b4d9-63659a0db367 | 2022-07-07 22:17:05 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/new-agency-foster-care-system-hillsborough-county/67-0d88f423-87d2-47f8-b4d9-63659a0db367 |
Silver Alert: Elderly man missing from western ND
Published: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:50 AM CST|Updated: 16 minutes ago
DICKINSON, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Police want your help finding a missing 80-year-old man from Dickinson.
Larry Custer was last seen at his home in Dickinson around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20.
He’s described as about 5′11″, 200 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes.
Authorities say he is believed to be driving a red 2008 Ford Taurus with ND plates 755-BCU. The vehicle reportedly has a front headlight out and damage to the driver’s side door.
It’s believed he was last wearing blue jeans, a multi-color western shirt, and a black winter coat.
Copyright 2022 KVLY. All rights reserved. | https://www.valleynewslive.com/2022/12/21/silver-alert-elderly-man-missing-western-nd/ | 2022-12-21 12:07:42 | 0 | https://www.valleynewslive.com/2022/12/21/silver-alert-elderly-man-missing-western-nd/ |
Super Bowl gambling surging as states legalize it? You bet
As legal sports gambling proliferates, the number of Americans betting on the Super Bowl – and the total amount they’re wagering – is surging, although most of the action is still off the books.
An estimated 1-in-5 American adults will make some sort of bet, laying out a whopping $16 billion — twice as much as last year, according to an industry trade group.
Even as legal gambling has spread to two-thirds of U.S. states, independent analysts say only about $1 billion of the total being wagered on the Super Bowl will happen through casinos, racetracks or companies such as FanDuel and DraftKings, whose ads have become ubiquitous during sporting events.
The vast majority of people, in other words, are still betting with friends and family, participating in office pools or taking their chances with a bookie.
More than 50 million American adults are expected to bet on the national championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, according to the American Gaming Association. That’s an increase of 61% from last year.
Experts in addiction say aggressive advertising is contributing to a rise in problem gambling.
“As sports betting expands, the risk of gambling problems expands,” said Keith Whyte, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Thirty-three states, plus Washington, D.C., now offer legal sports betting, and more than half of all American adults live in one of those markets.
“Every year, the Super Bowl serves to highlight the benefits of legal sports betting,” said Bill Miller, the gambling association’s president and CEO. “Bettors are transitioning to the protections of the regulated market … and legal operators are driving needed tax revenue to states across the country.”
But legal sports betting still represents just a small piece of the pie.
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Research, an independent analytics firm in California, estimates that just over $1 billion of this year’s Super Bowl bets will be made legally. The leading states are: Nevada ($155 million); New York ($111 million); Pennsylvania ($91 million); Ohio ($85 million) and New Jersey ($84 million.)
The research firm estimates 10% to 15% of that total would be wagered live after the game begins. Another 15% to 20% would come in the form of same-game parlays, or a combination of bets involving the same game, such as betting on the winner, the total points scored and how many passing yards Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will accumulate.
As legal sports betting grows, so too has concern about its effect on people with gambling problems.
The National Council on Problem Gambling has conducted nationwide surveys since 2018, when New Jersey won a U.S. Supreme Court case clearing the way for all 50 states to offer legal sports betting. They ask questions like, “Do you ever borrow money to gamble?”
Between 2018 and 2021, the number of people whose answers indicated they were at risk of a gambling problem increased by 30%, said Whyte, the council’s executive director.
He added that the Super Bowl presents an opportunity to see how well responsible gambling messaging and campaigns by sports books and professional sports leagues are working.
On Tuesday, New Jersey gambling regulators unveiled new requirements for sports books to analyze the data they collect about their customers to look for evidence of problem gambling, and to take various steps to intervene with these customers when warranted.
“It is no coincidence that our announcement comes just a week ahead of one of the biggest days in sports wagering, serving as a reminder of how devastating a gambling addiction can be,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said.
As of Tuesday, the Eagles were 1.5-point favorites over the Chiefs on FanDuel, the official odds provider to The Associated Press. Bettors are evenly split on who will win the game, according to the gaming industry association.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are moving on from their own free agent offensive tackle Orlando Brown as former Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Jawaan Taylor agreed to terms on a massive deal to join the Super Bowl champions.
Taylor is expected to sign a deal worth $80 million over the next four seasons with the Chiefs, and $60 million of that is guaranteed, according to NFL Network.
While the Chiefs were in desperate need of filling their tackle spots – Brown and Andrew Wylie were free agents – experts and fans alike are viewing this one as a head-scratcher.
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Taylor has played well on the right side for the Jaguars since coming out of Florida in the 2019 NFL Draft.
He’s started every game he’s played for Jacksonville the past four seasons, but his long-term deal makes him the fourth-highest paid offensive tackle in the league at $20 million per season.
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Brown, on the other hand, has been a Pro Bowler in each of the last four seasons for Kansas City. After playing on his fifth-year option in 2022, Brown is set to make something in the range of what Taylor received.
Wylie also got paid by the Washington Commanders, as he agreed to sign a three-year pact worth $24 million.
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The Chiefs, though, have seen linemen come and go in recent years, but the level of pay has remained the same. They’re ignoring what the public thinks and going with what they feel makes sense for their 2023 roster construction.
Taylor hasn’t played left tackle since college, but he is expected to slot there for Kansas City next season. He’s also been dependable, committing just six penalties all of last season.
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Season 19 premieres nationwide on public television beginning July 1 with economist and strategist David Rosenberg who warns of an "imminent recession."
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NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is changing. Decades of declining interest rates, moderating inflation and historically stable geopolitical and financial relationships are being reversed. Interest rates are rising, prices are increasing, global trade is fracturing amid geopolitical unrest. The financial impact of this heightened market volatility on individuals and businesses is profound. Consuelo Mack WealthTrack tackles these challenges with help from a roster of best-in-class guests in Season 19, premiering nationwide on public television beginning Friday, July 1 (check local listings).
The season opens with an interview with influential and prescient economist and strategist David Rosenberg who is warning of imminent recession and an extended bear market. He will provide viewers with strategies to weather the turbulence. Future episodes include an interview with top global value investor Sarah Ketterer about her assessment of the global financial outlook and what she calls "outstanding" investment opportunities being created by declining markets; and an interview with award-winning financial planner Mark Cortazzo who will share his advice to clients on adjusting retirement plans to avoid lasting damage.
"Most individuals have never experienced the challenges of rising inflation and interest rates," says Mack. "These conditions require a different approach to investing and retirement planning. We have lined up a stellar stable of experts to help viewers navigate through this challenging period and continue to build their financial security."
Launched in 2005, Consuelo Mack WealthTrack remains one of the only programs on television devoted to long-term diversified investing. An award-winning business journalist, Mack handpicks each guest based on their long-term track records, professional reputation and integrity to provide the best information about investing, personal finance and retirement planning amidst economic, market and political changes. USA Today praised Mack's interview style as "quietly intelligent, thoughtful and aimed at a well-informed audience."
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is also seen on the WORLD channel, public television's premier news, science and documentary channel.
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KOKOMO, Ind. — Police are looking for two suspects wanted in a scheme to steal from businesses in Kokomo.
Police say they're looking for two men accused in three separate robberies at Dollar General stores in Kokomo from Jan. 21-29.
The stores where the thefts happened were at 211 W. Markland Ave., 1234 N. Washington St. and 420 E. Center Rd.
In each incident, police say the suspects appear to be working in tandem.
One of the suspects will grab miscellaneous items, including gift cards, and place them at the checkout counter. Then the suspect will ask the clerk to load money on the gift cards.
After that, the second suspect moves in. Police say the second suspect will distract the clerk away from the cash register.
While the clerk is distracted, the first suspect will reach around the counter and type a cash payment total in the register.
The two are believed to get away in a dark-colored vehicle.
Police shared photos of both suspects. They're asking anyone with information about the thefts or the identities of the suspects to contact Capt. Bruce Rood at (765) 456-7332 or (765) 456-7017.
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Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham has accepted an invitation to the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl, game officials announced Wednesday.
Cunningham, a Montgomery native, becomes the sixth quarterback for this year’s game, set for Feb. 4 at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium. He joins Houston’s Clayton Tune, TCU’s Max Duggan, BYU’s Jaren Hall, Fresno State’s Jake Haener and Shepherd’s Tyson Bagent as signal callers for the annual all-star game and NFL draft showcase.
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Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker will also participate in Senior Bowl week activities — such as team meetings and interviews with NFL scouts — but won’t practice or play in the game due to injury. Hooker, the SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2022, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in late November.
Cunningham (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) was a four-year starter for the Cardinals, and played five seasons overall after redshirting in 2017. The former Park Crossing High School standout passed for 9,660 yards and 70 touchdowns in his career, and added another 3,179 yards and 50 scores rushing.
Cunningham is in Los Angeles this week participating in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, which takes place on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. He’ll then travel to Mobile in time for Senior Bowl events to begin on Tuesday.
Cunningham’s addition comes on the same day that Georgia’s Stetson Bennett reportedly turned down a Senior Bowl opportunity. Outkick.com reported that the two-time national champion, viewed as a mid-to-late-round pick, will skip the all-star game circuit in order to prepare for the NFL combine and Georgia’s Pro Day.
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Arson Judge appears headed to Opening Day at Yankee Stadium.
The infamous hot stove typo became something of a reality on Thursday when the New York Yankees played the San Francisco Giants. A fan wore a customized Giants jersey with the name "Arson Judge" and No. 99 on the back.
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The name entered the meme hall of fame after an untimely autocorrect in December when Jon Heyman of the New York Post misspelled Aaron Judge in a tweet that suggested the then-free agent slugger was leaving the New York Yankees to sign with the Giants.
"Arson Judge appears headed to Giants," Heyman wrote in a Dec. 6 tweet that was deleted shortly after, but not before setting Twitter ablaze.
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Turned out that Heyman, one of baseball's most connected insiders, got more than just the spelling wrong.
"Giants say they have not heard on Aaron Judge, My apologies for jumping the gun," Heyman tweeted.
Judge then went on to sign a nine-year, $360 million deal to remain with the Yankees. His tenure with the Giants lasted briefly on Twitter, but Arson Judge lives on forever.
As for Aaron Judge, he was in attendance as well, wearing Yankees pinstripes instead of Giants orange. Coming off a record-breaking 62 home run season, Judge homered in his first at bat of the season.
The Yankees even got in on the fire jokes…
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NYC mayor under new pressure to break Trump's golf deal with city, scrap Saudi-backed event
A little more than a month before a Saudi-backed women's golf series is scheduled to hold a New York City tournament at a course run by former President Donald Trump's company, top City Council officials are pushing Mayor Eric Adams' administration to void the city's contract with the Trump Organization and scrap the event.
In a letter this week to Adams and Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Council Member Shekar Krishnan, who chairs the council's Committee on Parks and Recreation, urged the mayor's administration to "terminate the license" allowing Trump's company to run the Bronx golf course, a move that they say "would also cancel the tournament."
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The tournament, which is slated for the middle of October at the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, has provoked an outcry from family members of 9/11 victims, who are angry that the city is welcoming the Aramco Team Series, which is financed by Saudi Arabia's state oil company.
Allegations that the Saudi government was complicit in the attacks on September 11, 2001, have long been the subject of dispute in Washington. Fifteen of the 19 al Qaeda terrorists who hijacked four planes were Saudi nationals, but the Saudi government has denied any involvement in the attacks.
Advocacy groups, citing 9/11 and the Saudi government's human rights record, have sought to scrap the upcoming golf event and to ban other aligned enterprises, such as the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. (Trump hosted an LIV Golf tournament at his club in Bedminster, New Jersey, in July.)
Adams and Krishnan argue that the Trump Organization's ongoing legal issues make it "untenable for the City to continue to do business with this operator."
"Public parkland should not be in the hands of Donald Trump or the Trump Organization," they wrote.
Eric Trump, a top executive at the Trump Organization and a son of the former president, said in a statement that the city had been cooperating ahead of the tournament.
"We are incredibly proud to host the finest women's professional golfers in the world at Trump Ferry Point, NYC," he said. "A big thank you to the City of New York and to the Parks Department for their support and approval."
This is not the first time Adams has come under pressure to cancel the tournament.
Late last month, families of 9/11 victims petitioned him to withdraw approval of the event. But Adams' administration has repeatedly pushed back, arguing that it cannot legally stop the event, which was formalized during former Mayor Bill de Blasio's time in office, or break its contract with the Trump Organization.
In a statement to CNN this week, City Hall called the situation "frustrating" and criticized the Trump Organization for agreeing to host the tournament "knowing how much pain it would cause New Yorkers." But it argued that the mayor's hands were tied.
"What Speaker Adams and Councilmember Krishnan are advocating would require the city to pay up to thirty million dollars to the Trump Organization, an outcome no one should want -- despite our shared desire to see the Trump Organization removed from the golf course," said Maxwell Young, a spokesman for the mayor.
Michael Cardozo, the former head of the city's law department and now a partner at Proskauer, told CNN in August that the city was "obligated to comply with the express terms of the contract it has entered into" and although it does not want the golf tournament to take place, it does have "the right to prohibit the Trump Organization from allowing the tournament to be held."
At the same time, Brett Eagleson, president of 9/11 Justice, a victims' advocacy group, called on the mayor "to stay away from Ground Zero and any and all other 9/11 memorials and events unless his office rescinds its approval" of the Saudi-backed tournament, which is expected to feature at least a handful of top female golf stars.
On Friday, Eagleson in a statement thanked the City Council leaders for their new efforts to halt the tournament and said 9/11 Justice would back "any methods used to block the Trump hosted and Saudi funded Aramco Golf Series from happening in New York City this fall."
"Given the newly declassified FBI documents per the Biden Executive Order which further demonstrates Saudi Government complicity in 9/11 we believe every effort should be exhausted to stop this tournament," Eagleson said.
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NEW YORK – The founder of Frank, a student loan assistance startup company that J.P. Morgan Chase acquired for $175 million two years ago, has been arrested on charges that she duped the financial giant by dramatically inflating the number of customers her company had, authorities said Tuesday.
Charlie Javice, 31, of Miami Beach, Florida, was arrested Monday night in New Jersey on conspiracy, wire and bank fraud charges.
A charging document in Manhattan federal court said she claimed her company had over four million users when it had fewer than 300,000 customers.
Authorities said Javice, who appeared on the Forbes 2019 “30 Under 30” list, would have earned $45 million from the fraud.
Javice and her lawyer declined to comment as they left court after Javice signed a $2 million bond and agreed to curfew and possible electronic monitoring if court officers decide it is necessary. She also agreed not to contact key figures in the case — including investors — except for her mother and her mother's boyfriend.
In a release, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said Javice “engaged in a brazen scheme" to defraud the acquiring financial company by fabricating data to support lies she told in a bid to make tens of millions of dollars from the sale of her company.
“This arrest should warn entrepreneurs who lie to advance their businesses that their lies will catch up to them,” he said.
According to a criminal complaint, Javice in 2017 founded TAPD Inc., which operated under the name Frank, to provide an online platform to simplify the process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a free federal government form used by students to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.
In 2021, Javice sought to sell her company in her role as its chief executive to a large financial institution, the complaint said.
When JPMC sought to verify that her company had 4.25 million customers, Javice asked her company's director of engineering to create an artificially generated data set, but the individual declined, it said.
She then hired an outside data scientist to create the synthetic data set as she purchased for $105,000 on the open market real information for over 4.25 million students, the complaint said. But it added that the data she purchased did not contain all of the information she had told JPMC was maintained by Frank.
In a civil complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the regulatory agency alleged that Javice made numerous misrepresentations about Frank's alleged millions of users to entice JPMC to purchase the now shuttered Frank.
Gurbir S. Grewal, director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, said in a release that “even non-public, early-stage companies must be truthful in their representations.”
He added: “Rather than help students, we allege that Ms. Javice engaged in an old school fraud: she lied about Frank’s success in helping millions of students navigate the college financial aid process by making up data to support her claims, and then used that fake information to induce JPMC to enter into a $175 million transaction.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2023/04/04/student-aid-startup-founder-arrested-on-fraud-charges/ | 2023-04-04 22:53:53 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2023/04/04/student-aid-startup-founder-arrested-on-fraud-charges/ |
The Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily halted a House panel from accessing the tax records of former President Trump ahead of their expected release.
The move, which comes in response to an emergency request Trump filed on Monday, was ordered by Chief Justice John Roberts, who handles emergency matters arising in the District of Columbia. Roberts requested a response by Nov. 10.
The latest development comes after a lower court cleared the way for the House Ways and Means Committee to obtain the records of Trump and his businesses from the Treasury Department as part of a long-running legal battle.
During Trump’s presidency, the department resisted the committee’s request, but later agreed to comply after the Biden administration entered office.
Federal law mandates that tax returns are generally confidential unless an exception applies, one of which includes a written request by the House Ways and Means Committee. The issue in Trump’s litigation in large part turns on whether this exception is constitutional.
The latest phase of litigation arose last year when Trump asked a federal judge in D.C. to block the IRS from handing over his records, citing his privacy concerns and challenging the constitutionality of the House committee’s request.
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee, dismissed Trump’s suit late last year. His ruling was later affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, which last week rejected Trump’s request to rehear the case, prompting his turn to the Supreme Court.
In court papers filed to Roberts on Monday, Trump’s lawyers reiterated his claim that the House panel’s pursuit of the records is legally invalid.
“The Committee’s purpose in requesting President Trump’s tax returns has nothing to do with funding or staffing issues at the IRS and everything to do with releasing the President’s tax information to the public,” they wrote.
The committee maintains that it requires the records — six years of Trump’s tax returns and eight years of his business records — to inform its review of the IRS’s presidential audit process.
Updated at 10:43 a.m. | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/chief-justice-roberts-temporarily-shields-trump-tax-records-from-house/ | 2022-11-01 16:32:31 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/chief-justice-roberts-temporarily-shields-trump-tax-records-from-house/ |
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) ("SinglePoint" or "the Company") announced today that its subsidiary, BPA Solutions, a premier provider and consultant for clean air services, fulfilled another purchase order of Certified HEPA, AirBox air purification units for what is now the tenth school as part of the California EANS program.
Ryan Cowell, BPA Solutions CEO, said, "Adding another school purchase to our platform showcases schools' efforts to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in their buildings. We look forward to continuing our efforts in California and providing any additional support in their ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of their campus buildings."
AirBox units are made and manufactured in Statesville, North Carolina, and are certified "Made in the USA" products. Each unit is quality control tested before leaving the assembly floor. BPA Solutions uses only the highest quality components to build the leading air purifier designed for commercial use but is usable in any location. Every unit produced uses Certified HEPA filtration, the highest filtration certification available today.
BPA Solutions is an industry expert in improving indoor air quality. BPA Solutions has been working with schools using ESSER, EANS, and FEMA dollars. The Company is uniquely qualified to effectively implement air purification solutions and utilize the existing federal funding for clients.
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At BPA Solutions, we believe in providing schools with products and services designed to create a healthier, safer school environment. Our flagship entity, BOX Pure Air, introduced us to the school industry and the daily problems schools face. As we continue to expand, we are constantly looking for ways to provide quality resources at a reasonable cost to schools.
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SinglePoint is a sustainable lifestyle Company focused on the solar energy and storage and indoor air purification markets. The Company plans to build the largest renewable energy solutions network and modernize the traditional solar energy and energy storage business model. SinglePoint continues to execute its acquisition strategy by exploring future growth opportunities in indoor air purification and ventilation, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's websites: www.singlepoint.com, www.bostonsolar.us, www.bpasolutions.com, and www.boxpureair.com.
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NASSAU, Bahamas, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Spine, Inc., a U.S. medical device company developing total joint replacement for the lumbar spine, today announced the appointment of Pierce Nunley, MD, to the company's Medical Advisory Board (MAB). The MAB appointment was made at the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) meeting in the Bahamas. Dr. Nunley is Director of the Spine Institute of Louisiana in Shreveport, LA, chairman of the American Board of Spine Surgery, and an Associate Professor at LSU. He has served as the designated principal investigator (PI) on over 3o clinical research studies.
Dr. Nunley joins existing MAB members Domagoj Coric, MD, current ISASS President and national PI for 3Spine's real-world evidence fusion study, Jeff Goldstein, MD, ISASS past President and national PI for the upcoming BalancedBack IDE study, biomechanics researcher Avinash Patwardhan, Ph.D., and South African surgeons Dr. Louis Nel and Prof. Robert Dunn, who have each followed BalancedBack patients since 2007. Drs. Nunley, Coric, Goldstein, Patwardhan, Nel, and Dunn will guide 3Spine through the next phase of clinical research, teaching, and product commercialization.
"I am honored to be included in this pioneering group," said Dr. Nunley. "3Spine's total joint replacement has a real potential to change care for millions of people. We have a lot of work to do to get this to market, but I can tell you patients ask for lumbar motion in my practice every day. The potential is enormous."
"Pierce is a friend and a real technology leader," said Dr. Scott Hodges, co-founder and Medical Director of 3Spine. "He is one of the few surgeons I know who can look into the future and see change, who also has the scientific, business, and teambuilding experience to make it happen. There is a reason you see Pierce on so many projects, and I am thrilled that he is part of ours."
3Spine's MOTUS device, the implant used in the BalancedBack Total Joint Replacement procedure, replaces the function of the disc and facet joints through a posterior approach. The procedure broadly addresses leg pain, back pain, and spinal instability, while correcting posture and restoring freedom of movement and natural balance through reconstruction of the functional spinal unit. MOTUS was first used in South Africa in 2007 and designated a Breakthrough Device by the Food and Drug Administration in 2020. Phase 1 clinical outcomes are published. 3Spine's Phase II US clinical study is currently pending IDE approval.
3Spine is a new kind of healthcare company founded to vertically integrate the development, clinical research, and delivery of low back total joint replacement. 3Spine is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with research and development facilities in the Greater Boston area and clinical operations in the Cayman Islands.
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NEW YORK (NEWS10) — The rising gas prices appear to be infringing on some New York drivers’ holiday plans, according to a report. Per Quote Wizard, nearly 37% of New York drivers have canceled a trip in the last week due to high gas prices.
Other key findings specific to New York in the report included:
- 28% of drivers have started carpooling or combing trips to save money
- 13% of drivers are increasingly relying on public transit
- Among Pennsylvania and Massachusetts as states that use the least amount of gas
On a national level, the report states 66% of people have changed their driving habits to spend less money on gas. Also, 48% of people nationwide were found to have canceled trips due to high gas prices. As for the states that rank the highest in gas usage, Montana, Wyoming, and Rhode Island are among the top. The top five according to their findings are as follows:
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Rhode Island
- Louisiana
- Kansas
As for the top five states that use the least amount of gas, they are as follows, with number one ranking as the state using the least amount:
- Massachusetts
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- California
- Maryland
To come up with their data, Quote Wizard analyzed the Federal Highway Administration and United States Energy Information Administration data to compare motor-fuel use with licensed drivers and population in each state from 2019 to 2022. To determine the driving habits of each state, they used data from the United States Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. | https://www.wivb.com/news/new-york/new-york-drivers-canceling-trips-due-to-gas-prices-per-report/ | 2022-11-22 16:30:40 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/news/new-york/new-york-drivers-canceling-trips-due-to-gas-prices-per-report/ |
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plunged 19 cents over the past two weeks to $4.86 per gallon.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the continued decline comes as crude oil costs also fall.
“Assuming oil prices do not shoot up from here, motorists may see prices drop another 10-20 cents as the oil price cuts continue making their way to street level,” Lundberg said in a statement.
The average price at the pump is down 24 cents over the past month, but it’s $1.66 higher than it was one year ago.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $6.14 per gallon. The lowest average was in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $4.19 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel dropped 13 cents since June 24 to $5.76 a gallon. | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/average-us-gasoline-price-falls-19-cents-to-4-86-per-gallon/ | 2022-07-10 20:53:48 | 1 | https://pix11.com/business/ap-business/average-us-gasoline-price-falls-19-cents-to-4-86-per-gallon/ |
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The Central American nation of El Salvador marked a full year Monday under anti-gang emergency measures that were originally supposed to last only a month.
It was the the first anniversary of President Nayib Bukele’s request for special powers to pursue gangs last March 27, following a surge in gang violence in which 62 people were killed in a single day.
The country’s legislature has voted every month since then to renew the measures, which suspend some rights.
In the year since, a total of 66,417 people have been arrested, and 4,304 have been released. Rights groups say there have been 111 deaths in custody and 5,802 suspected cases of rights violations.
The emergency decree has reduced violence and proved popular in a country where streets gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18 have long killed and extorted money from residents.
Jorge Ezequiel Bran, a 25-year-old hotdog vendor in the nation's capital, said he approved of the crackdown, though he acknowledged there have been abuses.
“It's no secret that there have been unjust arrests,” Bran said. “There will always be errors, nothing is perfect, but for me, it (the crackdown) is good.”
Polls suggest over eight of every 10 Salvadorans support the measures.
Recalling last March 27 when the last homicide wave occurred, Bukele wrote in his Twitter account “that was one of the most difficult days of my life.”
Referring to police reports that there were no killings in El Salvador on Sunday, Bukele wrote triumphantly, “Now, a year later, we closed with zero homicides, and March 2023 is on track to be the safest month in our history.”
Under the special powers, police don’t have to tell someone being arrested the reason or inform them of their rights. Someone arrested does not have a right to a lawyer and can be held for 15 days without seeing a judge rather than the previous 72 hours. Telephone lines can be tapped more easily.
Bukele gave no signs he is planning to return to normal police procedures soon. Security Minister Gustavo Villatoro told a local television channel that he thinks the government has yet to arrest “35% of (gang) members.”
The government has used controversial tactics like locking up thousands of gang suspects in a huge new prison built especially for gang members. At other prisons, inmates were crowded together and have seen their food rations reduced.
A recent government video posted on social media showed prisoners forced to run barefoot and handcuffed down stairways and over bare ground, clad only in regulation white shorts. They were then forced to sit with their legs locked in closely clumped groups in cells.
Villatoro denied accusations that Bukele had negotiated with gangs prior to declaring the crackdown. He said that “could not be possible.”
The U.S. Treasury Department alleges Bukele’s government had previously tried to buy the gangs’ support with financial benefits and privileges for their imprisoned leaders, including prostitutes and cellphones.
A coalition of local rights groups say they have documented 111 deaths of suspects in custody, and 5,802 cases of human rights abuses under the state of emergency, including cruel and degrading treatment.
Anabel Belloso, a legislator for the leftist FMLN party, said the crackdown has brought “mass arrests without investigation,” sweeping up “the innocent and the guilty alike.”
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The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Southern soaker to bring days of rain this week
Start your day with the latest weather news – a soaker in the South, a winter storm in the West, a Hawaii volcano, Orion on its way home, early sunsets and so-called 'climate migration.'
Relentless rain will bring a multiday flash flood threat across the Tennessee Valley. FOX Weather Meteorologists Jason Frazer and Amy Freeze tell you what to expect as the first round of heavy rain moves across Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.
Welcome to the new Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, and there are only 26 days left in the year.
Start your day the right way with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast.
Let’s begin with a pic of the sun over a snowy Yellowstone National Park from FOX Weather's Robert Ray taken last month. Want to be featured here? It’s easy to share your weather photos and videos with us. Email them to weather@fox.com or add the hashtag #FOXWeather to your post on your favorite social media platform.
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Southern soaker poses multiday flash flood threat from eastern Oklahoma to Tennessee to Kentucky
Several rounds of rain are forecast in the South this week, and those could lead to a multiday threat of flash flooding in some places. The FOX Forecast Center is expecting as much as 5 inches of rain by Friday in a swath that stretches from eastern Oklahoma to Tennessee and Kentucky. Northern sections of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are also included in that swath.
Rainfall forecast for the South this week. (FOX Weather)
Snow blankets parts of West after weekend storm system
Parts of the parched West have seen beneficial rain and snow over the last several days, but for some, it could be too much of a good thing. According to the FOX Forecast Center, as much as 5 inches of rain has already fallen in the Bay Area of California, and as much as 4 feet of snow has fallen in the Sierra Nevada. Another inch of rain is possible in the lower elevations of Northern and Central California through Monday, while another foot of snow is expected in the higher elevations.
Snowfall forecast for the Sierra Nevada mountain range. (FOX Weather)
Volcanic eruption threatens major highway in Hawaii
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano has now been erupting for a week. The lava flows continue to crawl closer to Hawaii Route 200, a major highway across the Big Island. FOX Weather correspondent Max Gorden reports the lava flow has slowed significantly.
Orion setting its sights on home
The Artemis 1 mission is in its final days. The Orion spacecraft, which NASA plans to use to send astronauts back to the moon, is headed home to Earth after setting a new distance record for a human-rated spacecraft. Monday, Orion will pass over the nearside of the moon and get some great views of the Apollo-era landing sites before another engine burn that will send the spaceship back home.
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The view of Earth from NASA's Orion spacecraft from about 60,000 miles away as it begins the journey to the moon. (Image: NASA)
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A portion of the far side of the moon looms large just beyond the Orion spacecraft in this image taken on the sixth day of the Artemis I mission by a camera on the tip of one of Orion s solar arrays The spacecraft entered the lunar sphere of influence Sunday, Nov. 20 making the Moon instead of Earth the main gravitational force acting on the spacecraft. On Monday, Nov. 21, 2022 it came within 80 miles of the lunar surface the closest approach of the uncrewed Artemis I mission before moving into a distant retrograde orbit around the moon. (Image: NASA)
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Orion’s solar arrays split the difference between Earth and the Moon on flight day 14 of the Artemis I mission in this image captured by a camera on the tip of one of the spacecraft’s four solar arrays. (Image: NASA)
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On flight day 13, Orion continues to distance itself from Earth and the Moon, looking back on our home planet and lunar neighbor as the Moon prepares to eclipse the Earth as seen from Orion.
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On flight day 12 of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission, a camera on the tip of one of Orion’s solar arrays captured the Moon as Orion travels in distant retrograde orbit around the moon. (Image: NASA)
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On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera captured black-and-white images of craters on the Moon below. Orion uses the optical navigation camera to capture imagery of the Earth and the Moon at different phases and distances, providing an enhanced body of data to certify its effectiveness under different lighting conditions as a way to help orient the spacecraft on future missions with crew. (Image: NASA)
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On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera captured black-and-white images of craters on the Moon below. Orion uses the optical navigation camera to capture imagery of the Earth and the Moon at different phases and distances, providing an enhanced body of data to certify its effectiveness under different lighting conditions as a way to help orient the spacecraft on future missions with crew. (Image: NASA)
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On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera captured black-and-white images of craters on the Moon below. Orion uses the optical navigation camera to capture imagery of the Earth and the Moon at different phases and distances, providing an enhanced body of data to certify its effectiveness under different lighting conditions as a way to help orient the spacecraft on future missions with crew. (Image: NASA)
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On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera captured black-and-white images of craters on the Moon below. Orion uses the optical navigation camera to capture imagery of the Earth and the Moon at different phases and distances, providing an enhanced body of data to certify its effectiveness under different lighting conditions as a way to help orient the spacecraft on future missions with crew. (Image: NASA)
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On the sixth day of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera captured black-and-white images of craters on the Moon below. Orion uses the optical navigation camera to capture imagery of the Earth and the Moon at different phases and distances, providing an enhanced body of data to certify its effectiveness under different lighting conditions as a way to help orient the spacecraft on future missions with crew. (Image: NASA)
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A view of the Orion solar arrays and the moon during the Artemis 1 mission on Nov. 22, 2022. (Image: NASA)
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NASA's Orion spacecraft takes a "selfie" with the moon on Nov. 21, 2022 during the Artemis 1 test flight. (Image: NASA)
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The moon as seen by NASA's Orion spacecraft on approach for a lunar flyby on Nov. 21, 2022 during the Artemis 1 test flight. (Image: NASA)
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NASA's manikin named Campos seen inside the Orion spacecraft wearing the same suit NASA astronauts will wear on the journey to the moon. Orion launched on the SLS rocket at 1:47 a.m. on Nov. 16, 2022. (Image: NASA)
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Engineers activated the Callisto payload, Lockheed Martin’s technology demonstration in collaboration with Amazon and Cisco on the Orion spacecraft. Callisto will test voice-activated and video technology that may assist future astronauts on deep space missions. (Image: NASA)
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Earliest sunsets of the year are happening
If it feels like you've been turning on the lights earlier over the past few days, you're not imagining things. The earliest sunsets of the year are taking place across the U.S., which don't always coincide with the solstice as we've always been taught. It has to do not only with the non-circular orbit of Earth around the sun but also with the shape of the Earth itself. We've got an explanation in this handy-dandy article.
A colorful sunset is seen at the National Weather Service office in Caribou, Maine, on Nov. 9, 2022.
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More Americans base living decisions on extreme weather
It's been a disastrous year for some Americans who have been walloped by hurricanes and tornadoes. Others have had their homes flooded or even washed away. This leads to billions in losses, and has prompted some people find a new place to live. It's a phenomenon known as "climate migration," and it's becoming more prevalent.
"People move for a lot of different reasons. They move because of better job opportunities. They move better schools, be closer to family," said Jesse Keenan, professor of sustainable real estate at Tulane University. "We now know that climate and extreme weather are one of these many factors that are shaping where people live and how they want to invest in future communities." | https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/daily-weather-update-december-5-2022 | 2022-12-05 13:15:36 | 1 | https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/daily-weather-update-december-5-2022 |
(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday that it has revoked the licenses of the two pilots involved in the unauthorized Red Bull plane swap stunt that took place in April in Arizona.
The pilots tried to swap planes while descending. One pilot landed without injuries after being forced to jump and parachute to the ground when one of the Cessna planes spun out of control.
The other pilot regained control of the second aircraft and landed, the agency told The Hill last month.
The FAA confirmed to The Hill that “the attempted stunt resulted in the crash of one of the two single-engine Cessna 182 aircraft. The lead pilot requested an exemption for the stunt from the FAA, which the agency denied.”
Red Bull pilots Luke Aikins and Andy Farrington, who had FAA commercial pilot certificates and have conducted more than 20,000 skydives, attempted the stunt during an event called the “Plane Swap,” which was sponsored by the energy drink company and streamed on Hulu.
Both Aikins and Farrington must surrender their pilot certificates immediately, the FAA said.
In a statement shared on Instagram last month, Aikens said that he made the “personal decision to move forward with [the] plane swap” despite the FAA not granting the exemption he was seeking from the rule that pilots must be at the tiller of the plane with safety belts fastened.
“I regret not sharing this information with my team and those who supported me,” he added.
The FAA said it has also proposed a $4,932 fine against Aikins for abandoning his pilot’s seat and operating an aircraft in a reckless manner.
The FAA originally denied Red Bull’s request for an exemption because it could not show the stunt was not a safety risk. | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/faa-revokes-licenses-of-pilots-in-failed-red-bull-plane-swap/ | 2022-05-13 14:49:33 | 1 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/faa-revokes-licenses-of-pilots-in-failed-red-bull-plane-swap/ |
Lt. Gov banks on Trump endorsement to best Gov. Brad Little in Idaho race
Idaho’s gubernatorial race will show once again how powerful the Trump endorsement can be in 2022.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Former teammates turned political rivals. Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin (R-Idaho) looks to unseat incumbent Gov. Brad Little with some help from the former president.
“Donald Trump has been consistently very popular,” said American University political professor Capri Cafaro.
She explained that Idaho is friendly territory for Trump. He won the state handily with 63% of the vote in 2020.
“Donald Trump’s endorsement does have sway,” said Cafaro. “However, I believe there is a caveat here, because I think it’s really contingent upon who the audience is.”
In Trump-leaning states like Ohio, where he won in 2020 with 53% of the vote, a Trump endorsement proved to be make-or break in the Senate primary.
“If you take Ohio as a litmus test, the fact that J.D. Vance was consistently running third, at least, for months and then with two weeks to go, Donald Trump comes in and endorses,” said Cafaro.
J.D. Vance narrowly won the race to be the Republican nominee for the open Ohio Senate seat. But Trump doesn’t always have the Midas touch. In Nebraska, where Trump won with 58% of the vote, his pick for governor lost.
So while McGeachin has Trump’s endorsement, Little is counting on his four year record as governor to win voters.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal agents confiscated a loaded gun found in the hand luggage of actor and comedian Mike Epps, who was trying to board a flight at Indianapolis International Airport, airport police said.
Transportation Security Administration officers discovered the Smith & Wesson .38-caliber pistol Sunday morning inside Epps' backpack, airport police said. Epps, 52, told agents at the TSA checkpoint that he forgot he had the weapon in his bag.
Agents seized the weapon but did not arrest Epps. Airport officials did not say where Epps was flying to or if he was travelling alone. The TSA forwarded the case to the Marion County prosecutor’s office to consider if charges are necessary.
Spokesman Michael Leffler said Wednesday that the prosecutor's office is reviewing the case.
“These matters rarely result in criminal charges,” Leffler said.
“I think it is important to note that the burden of proof required by statute and case law requires you to prove whether an individual knowingly or intentionally brought the firearm,” he added. “Generally speaking, the most common circumstance is that firearms located by TSA or airport police are unintentionally left in bags.”
The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment from an Epps representative Wednesday.
Epps, an Indianapolis native, has starred in movies including “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2,” “Next Friday" and “Friday After Next.” He appears in the upcoming Marvel movie “Madame Web” starring Dakota Johnson, and the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake” starring Natalie Portman.
Last year, the Transportation Security Administration seized a record 6,542 guns at airports around the country. Most people who are stopped for having a gun at an airport checkpoint say they forgot they had the weapon with them. | https://www.mrt.com/entertainment/article/tsa-agents-seize-gun-from-actor-mike-epps-in-17827179.php | 2023-03-08 18:21:45 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/entertainment/article/tsa-agents-seize-gun-from-actor-mike-epps-in-17827179.php |
Three-model series makes grab-and-go power easy through industry-leading recharging speeds and LFP batteries in a compact form factor.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoFlow, an environmentally friendly energy solutions company, today launched the RIVER 2 series, an affordable 3-product line of best-in-class entry-level portable power stations under 1kWh. Charging to 80% in just 48 minutes and with an ultra-long lifetime, the series provides the most cost-effective power in its category and provides a reliable energy source for on-the-go lifestyles and emergency home backup.
Comprising 3 models – RIVER 2, RIVER 2 Max and RIVER 2 Pro – the series features advanced LFP batteries and weighs as little as 7.7lbs (3.5kg), making grab-and-go power easier and safer than ever before. With prices starting at just $229 and a product lifetime six times the industry average, the RIVER 2 series delivers a new level of long-term value in the portable power station market and ensures as many people as possible can access the very latest in sustainable energy innovation.
"The launch of the RIVER 2 series underlines EcoFlow's commitment to meaningful innovation that solves real-life problems," said Bruce Wang, CEO of EcoFlow. "With an uncertain economic and environmental outlook, we want to make clean, portable energy accessible to everyone, everywhere. The EcoFlow RIVER 2 series makes this possible, offering practical, flexible and affordable energy solutions for adventures in the great outdoors or during power outages at home."
Grab-and-Go Power for Life's Unplanned Moments
Featuring EcoFlow's innovative X-STREAM technology, the RIVER 2 series recharges on average 5 times faster than comparable products on the market. The standard RIVER 2 model can recharge from 0-80% in just 48 minutes, with even the highest capacity model, RIVER 2 Pro, fully recharging in just 70 minutes. As a result, users can power spontaneous day trips and get-togethers, even when plans are made at the last minute.
Alternatively, the RIVER 2 series can be charged via solar power to provide users with an easy way to achieve a greener lifestyle using energy that is completely free. Supporting a maximum solar input of 220W, the RIVER 2 series can be fully recharged in as little as 3 hours using EcoFlow's Portable Solar Panels.
Reliable Energy Provides Long-Term Peace of Mind
All 3 models of the RIVER 2 series are equipped with state-of-the-art, long-lasting LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries. Compared to an industry average of 500 cycles, the RIVER 2 series achieves 6x greater longevity, performing 3,000 cycles in one lifetime, and allowing once daily use for almost 10 years. LFP batteries provide a safer and more reliable output and can endure more extreme temperatures, enabling RIVER 2 to be used in difficult weather conditions. Additionally, all EcoFlow RIVER 2 models come with a 5-year warranty for enduring peace of mind.
Economical Energy from Day One and Beyond
Reflecting EcoFlow's desire to make eco-friendly energy solutions easier to access than ever before, the RIVER 2 series is priced up to 34% cheaper than its predecessor. Ranging from just $239 for the standard RIVER 2 to $599 for the 768Wh Pro model, the series provides an entry-level solution at an affordable initial price. In the long-term, the series' fast recharging speeds and ultra-long product lifetime eliminates the need for regular replacement, making the RIVER 2 series the most cost-effective range of portable power stations under 1kWh on the market.
Availability
EcoFlow RIVER 2 and RIVER 2 Max are available for purchase from the EcoFlow Store and Amazon now. EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro will be available in late 2022.
About EcoFlow
EcoFlow is an eco-friendly energy solutions company. Since its founding in 2017, EcoFlow has provided peace of mind to customers in over 100 markets through its DELTA and RIVER portable power stations and varied accessories. EcoFlow's mission is to reinvent the way the world generates, stores and uses energy through creative, environmentally-conscious innovation.
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Sacramento State Hornets (13-15, 6-9 Big Sky) at Montana State Bobcats (19-9, 12-3 Big Sky)
The Hornets are 6-9 in Big Sky play. Sacramento State is third in the Big Sky with 13.6 assists per game led by Gianni Hunt averaging 3.4.
TOP PERFORMERS: Raequan Battle is shooting 47.4% and averaging 17.0 points for the Bobcats. Tyler Patterson is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Montana State.
Austin Patterson averages 1.9 made 3-pointers per game for the Hornets, scoring 8.1 points while shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc. Zach Chappell is shooting 40.4% and averaging 13.4 points over the last 10 games for Sacramento State.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bobcats: 8-2, averaging 68.8 points, 26.5 rebounds, 10.4 assists, 7.3 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.4 points per game.
Hornets: 2-8, averaging 60.8 points, 33.4 rebounds, 12.7 assists, 3.4 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 66.3 points.
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Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ hits No. 1 on Billboard country chart after controversy
(Gray News) – Jason Aldean is making waves on the Billboard music charts this week following the controversy over his new single “Try That in a Small Town” and its music video.
As of Tuesday morning, the song debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200, and No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Aldean is also ranked third on the Billboard Artist 100 this week, with Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen claiming the first and second place spots, respectively.
Last week, “Try That in a Small Town” made headlines after its music video was released, which garnered mixed reactions. Some said it was glorifying lynching, racial tension, and violence.
Controversial imagery and messages throughout the song and video include protests and riots in large cities, with Aldean saying that behavior wouldn’t fly in small towns.
“Cuss out a cop, spit in his face / Stomp on the flag and light it up / Yeah, ya think you’re tough / Well, try that in a small town / See how far ya make it down the road,” the country star sings.
The music video is stocked with news footage from recent years, showing protests in big cities, American flags being burned, and attacks on police officers.
Adding to the controversy, viewers noted that the music video was shot in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, where an 18-year-old Black man named Henry Choate was lynched in 1927.
One viral tweet read, “Jason Aldean shot this at the site where a white lynch mob strung Henry Choate up at the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tenn., after dragging his body through the streets with a car in 1927. That’s where Aldean chose to sing about murdering people who don’t respect police.”
The courthouse was also the site of the infamous Columbia Race Riot in 1946 that left two Black men dead, more than 100 arrested, and 25 tried by jury on charges of shooting at white police officers.
Following the criticism, CMT pulled the music video from its rotation, but Aldean came back to defend it.
The singer posted a message on his Instagram story and to his Twitter account, writing in part:
“In the past 24 hours I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless, but dangerous. There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it- and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage -and while I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of a song with music- this one goes too far.”
The “Try That in a Small Town” music video has gained more than 18 million views on YouTube since its debut on July 14.
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If you weren't sure, Father's Day is coming up fast - Sunday, June 18.
But if you are stumped on what to get Dad this year and don't want to buy a boring shirt, you may want to check out your local hardware store to find some great ideas.
Nate Templeton manages an Ace Hardware store, where it is like Christmas in June.
"For fathers, we have our line of fire pits right now," he said.
His store is stocked with fire pits - from inexpensive small steel models to the hot-selling sleek Solo Stoves.
If that is too pricey, or Dad doesn't need a fire pit, the store is filled with hundreds of tools Dad might like on his special day, from drills to hammers. But Templeton says it's worth checking out accessories from flashlights to outdoor speakers from famous tool brands.
"DeWalt and Milwaukee are now exploring the outdoors," he said, "With things like speakers and fans."
Grills are hot sellers right now
Templeton says grills are always hot this time of year. One trend this year: Brightly colored charcoal grills.
"Typically, they are on sale for anywhere from $99 to $125, and a lot of folks find that a great bargain," he said.
Have a little more money? He suggests considering a Weber grill, or a new high-tech smoker, that keeps you updated on your cooking time and temperature right on your phone.
Another popular trend Dad may like this year is electric lawn equipment, from leaf blowers to mowers to chainsaws.
"Electric battery-powered tools seem to be the future," Templeton said.
Inflation beginning to ease
Here's some good news if tools are on Dad's wish list: inflation is finally easing, and prices on some popular items have dropped or stayed neutral compared to last year.
According to the company Pattern:
- The cost of tool sets has dropped by nearly 8%.
- Hand tools are up about 2%.
- Woodworking tools cost just about 1% more than last year.
Finally, if you only have a few dollars, to spend, dad might like a colorful Yeti mug or insulated beer can holder.
Shopper Hannah Stanos, considering several different gifts, says a hardware store is a great place to find a gift for Dad.
"This is like a one stop shop," she said.
And that way you don't waste your money.
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The final week of the regular season is here, the calendar rounding toward March Madness.
A handful of regular-season titles are already wrapped up. Several are still up in the air.
Top-ranked Houston clinched the American Athletic Conference crown, earning at least a share for the fourth time in five years. No. 4 UCLA has its first Pac-12 championship since 2012-13.
No. 10 Gonzaga and No. 17 Saint Mary’s shared the West Coast Conference title after the Zags’ 77-68 win last weekend. They could meet again in the WCC championship game March 7.
The rest of the major conferences will go down to the wire. A look at the regular-season titles still up for grabs in this week’s AP Top 25:
ACC
The Atlantic Coast Conference has turned on its head as perennial powers like North Carolina and Duke have not lived up to expectations.
No. 25 Pittsburgh has been the biggest surprise.
Picked to finish 14th out of 15 teams in the preseason poll, the Panthers enter the final week of the regular season with a half-game lead over No. 16 Miami at 14-4 in conference play.
Pitt (21-8) moved into the AP Top 25 this week for the first time since 2016. The Panthers can clinch their first ACC regular-season title since joining the league in 2013 with wins over Notre Dame on Wednesday and Miami on Saturday.
The Hurricanes (23-6, 14-5), another surprise ACC team, can clinch at least a share of the title with a win over Pittsburgh.
No. 13 Virginia (21-6, 13-5) and Clemson (21-8, 13-5) are still in the mix to share the crown by winning both games this week if Pitt loses twice. One will be eliminated from contention when the Cavaliers and Tigers play each other on Tuesday.
BIG 12
Another season, another Kansas run at a Big 12 title.
The No. 3 Jayhawks (24-5, 12-4) have won six straight games and received eight first-place votes in this week’s AP Top 25.
Kansas has a tough week ahead, facing Texas Tech on Tuesday and No. 9 Texas on Saturday. The Jayhawks pulled out a three-point win at Texas Tech earlier this season and beat the Longhorns by eight.
Texas (22-7, 11-5) is a game back with a matchup against No. 22 TCU on Wednesday. No. 7 Baylor is 1 1/2 games back after beating Oklahoma State on Monday night and closes the regular season at home against Iowa State on Saturday.
No. 11 Kansas State is two games behind the Jayhawks at 10-6, with games against Oklahoma on Wednesday and West Virginia on Saturday.
BIG TEN
No. 5 Purdue (24-5, 13-5) has a share of the Big Ten title and can clinch it outright with a win over Wisconsin on Thursday or Illinois on Sunday.
No. 15 Indiana, which beat Purdue twice this season, No. 21 Maryland, Northwestern and Michigan are all two games behind the Boilermakers at 11-7.
SEC
No. 2 Alabama (25-4, 15-1) has navigated off-court issues to claim a share of the Southeastern Conference title. The Crimson Tide have opportunities to clinch outright against Auburn on Wednesday and No. 24 Texas A&M on Saturday.
Alabama has a two-game lead over the Aggies (21-8, 13-3).
BIG EAST
No. 6 Marquette (23-6, 15-3) has its highest ranking since 1977-78 and has secured a share of the Big East title. The Golden Eagles can clinch outright with a win over Butler on Tuesday or St. John’s on Saturday.
No. 19 Xavier and No. 20 Providence are two games back at 13-5.
MOUNTAIN WEST
No. 18 San Diego State (23-5, 14-2) has a share of the Mountain West Conference title and can earn the outright championship Tuesday against Boise State or Saturday against Wyoming.
Boise State and Nevada are two games back at 12-4.
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ALLEN, Texas — The White House, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and others have issued statements following the news of a deadly shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas.
“The White House is closely monitoring the situation and is in touch with law enforcement and local officials to offer support,” officials said.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement following the shooting, saying in part, "Our hearts are with the people of Allen, Texas tonight during this unspeakable tragedy."
Abbott said he's in contact with city of Allen Mayor Ken Fulk, DPS Director Steven C. McCraw, North Texas law enforcement and city officials "to ensure all needed assistance and resources are swiftly deployed, including DPS officers, Texas Rangers and investigative resources."
Senator Ted Cruz wrote in a tweet that he and his wife are praying for the victims of the shooting and the broader Collin County community.
My team is in contact with local officials, and I have offered whatever support is needed to do justice and help those in need," Cruz wrote. "Thank you to the incredible law enforcement who put a stop to the monster who committed this act of evil."
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who recently announced he is challenging for Cruz's Senatorial seat, reacted to the shooting in a tweet Saturday evening.
"Families like mine out shopping on a Saturday will forever be changed by this awful tragedy," Allred wrote. "Some will not make it home. Aly and I are praying for all impacted by this."
U.S. Rep. Keith Self for Texas's 3rd congressional district, which includes Collin County, also issued a statement on his social pages.
In a tweet, Self said, "We are devastated by the tragic news of the shootings that took place at the Allen Premium Outlets today. Our prayers are with the victims and their families and all law enforcement on the scene."
Self added that Allen PD has "full control of the scene."
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GROEBER (Evans),
Christina M.
46, of Springfield, passed away in her home on Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2022. She was born in Springfield on August 19, 1976, the daughter of Thomas H. and Jeanny M. (Pillers) Evans. She worked as a paralegal for attorney Joe Brucker for several years. Christina is survived by her parents of Springfield; daughter, Sara Closson and her fiancé, Tyler of Moraine, Ohio; son, Xander Gerhardt; and brothers, Joseph M. (Dustin) Evans and Thomas A. (Racheal) Evans; paternal grandparents, Hugh and Joan Fulton; and many nieces, nephews and special friends. Her husband, Terry E. Groeber, joined her in death on December 4, 2022. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Edward and Sara Palmer. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Rusty Andrews presiding. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.littletonandrue.com.
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Meta, L3Harris fall; Madrigal Pharmaceuticals rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday:
Tesla Inc., down 36 cents to $149.87.
A majority of Twitter users in a poll want the electric vehicle maker’s CEO, Elon Musk, to step down as head of the social media company.
L3Harris Technologies Inc., down $7.72 to $205.55.
The technology and communications company is buying Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings.
Equifax Inc., down 73 cents to $191.17.
The credit reporting company is offering to buy Boa Vista Serviços, the second largest consumer credit bureau in Brazil.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., down $1.26 to $185.09.
The insurance and risk-management company is buying NEK Insurance.
Meta Platforms Inc., down $4.95 to $114.48.
The European Union accused Facebook’s parent company of breaching antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc., up $171.03 to $234.83.
The drug developer gave investors an encouraging update on the development of a potential liver disease treatment.
Mesa Air Group Inc., unchanged at $1.17.
The regional airline plans to end operations with American Airlines and is finalizing a deal with United Airlines.
The Walt Disney Co., down $4.30 to $85.78.
The opening of “Avatar: The Way of Water” reportedly fell short of some estimates.
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New SonicWave 600 Series wireless access points, with Wi-Fi 6 technology, deliver always-on, always-secure connectivity for the most complex environments
MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SonicWall today announced the introduction of the new Wi-Fi 6 wireless security product line, which provides always-on, always-secure connectivity for complex, multi-device environments. Powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology, the new SonicWave 600 series wireless access points, coupled with Wireless Network Manager (WNM) 4.0, enable organizations to automatically secure wireless traffic while boosting performance and simplifying connectivity.
"In today's hyper-connected world, organizations of all sizes are scaling high-performance wireless networks that need to be simple to deploy, dependable and secure," said SonicWall President and CEO Bob VanKirk. "The SonicWave 600 series gives our global partner community and strategic MSSPs another solution to help protect their customers with secure, easy-to-manage wireless connectivity for the complex environments where they do business."
SonicWall Wireless Network Manager (WNM) 4.0 provides an easy, effective way for enterprises, partners and MSSPs to securely manage wireless networks. WNM leverages the cloud to simplify management of complex environments with a unified, single-pane-of-glass cloud management portal.
The SonicWave 600 series uses Wi-Fi 6 technology which can increase overall wireless throughput by up to 4X compared to Wi-Fi 5 technology and reduce latency by up to 75%. Additionally, the SonicWave 600 series includes key features that address business needs for security, management, ease of deployment and scalability, including:
- Increased wireless throughput by up to 4X. Superior Wi-Fi 6 performance using 802.11ax technology improves throughput, latency and total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Ultra-fast wireless speeds on busy networks. Powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology, the SonicWave 600 series helps eliminate issues arising from crowded wireless networks while ensuring top speeds in highly dynamic environments.
- Advanced cyberattack prevention. Increase confidence and block advanced cyberattacks with wireless access points integrated with the award-winning SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) sandbox service, patented Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) and Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection.
- Threat detection and removal. Scan all wireless traffic coming into and going out of the network using deep packet inspection technology, and then remove harmful threats such as malware and intrusions, even over SSL/TLS-encrypted connections.
- Reduced downtime. Never let a dropped or disrupted connection impact business, and safeguard revenue channels with secure, always-on connectivity for distributed networks.
- Ability to build an optimized IoT environment. Design and scale high-performance networks capable of connecting dense, multi-device environments.
- Upgrades along the way. Ensure consistency while improving performance and security by upgrading your environment — at your speed and within budget — to the latest technology that is fully backward-compatible.
"SonicWall has consistently provided solutions that have helped keep our campus secure over the years," said Pam Messex, Chief Information Officer at Berean Baptist Church & Academy. "Educational environments have the challenge of being both secure and open simultaneously. Students need easy access to various resources, while staff members need to maintain secure records and safeguard personal information. Adding SonicWave wireless access points to our network gives us the ability to do this. We have come to rely on features such as segregation and security through client isolation, ease of use, and performance — especially as our campus becomes increasingly wireless."
All SonicWave access points, including the new SonicWave 600 series, integrate with the cloud-delivered Wireless Network Manager 4.0, which allows for control and troubleshooting of wireless and switching access across networks of any size or region with a single pane of glass.
Designed with MSSPs in mind, the Wireless Network Manager infrastructure simplifies access, control and troubleshooting by unifying multiple tenants, locations and zones, while supporting thousands of SonicWave access points and SonicWall network switches — all without the cost of complex overlay management systems.
"The threat landscape evolves far too quickly to rely on legacy solutions," said SonicWall Vice President of Products Jayant Thakre. "This advanced offering places additional emphasis on extending the performance of wireless networks with real-time threat mitigation. Businesses and their end users expect the best in real-time security, performance and analytics — regardless of the type of network or physical location."
The SonicWave 600 series will also be expanded with the release of SonicWave 621, currently scheduled for release by the end of calendar 2022.
To learn more about the SonicWave 600 series, please visit sonicwall.com/wireless.
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SINGAPORE, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XT.COM, the world's first socially infused trading platform, is thrilled to announce the listing of DASTING on its platform in the Innovation and WEB3.0 zones and the DSTN/USDT trading pair will be open for trading from 2023-07-03 07:00 (UTC).
- Users can deposit DSTN for trading at 2023-07-03 07:00 (UTC)
About DSTN
The DSTN token is a ERC-20 token deployed on the Ethereum blockchain with a total supply of 50 million tokens. At the heart of the DASTING ecosystem is the DSTN token, which serves as a basic token for participating in the platform. DSTN has been specifically developed to facilitate overseas stock market transactions and enable users to access various services within the DASTING platform. The DSTN token is seamlessly integrated into the platform's blockchain-based smart contracts, enabling its usage in trading contracts and service implementations. DSTN plays a crucial role within the DASTING ecosystem, serving as a core resource for interest payments, settlements, and rewards. Holding DSTN provides users with additional benefits, such as reduced fees and extra rewards, making it advantageous for active participants within the platform.
Albin Warin, CEO of XT.COM exchange, expressed excitement about DSTN's listing, stating, "We are delighted to have DSTN listed on XT.COM. The DASTING project brings innovation to the overseas stock market trading platform by leveraging blockchain technology, and DSTN serves as a fundamental token within their ecosystem." The listing provides users with access to various services and expands their trading options, showcasing the support and recognition that XT.COM offers to innovative projects like DASTING. The collaboration signifies the potential for growth in the blockchain-based trading platform landscape.
About DASTING
DASTING is an innovative project that aims to revolutionize overseas stock market trading platforms using blockchain technology. The platform addresses the existing problems faced by traditional overseas stock trading platforms by introducing an objective, transparent, and secure blockchain infrastructure. By leveraging the power of blockchain, DASTING provides users with a next-generation platform that offers a range of benefits within its ecosystem. The DASTING platform consists of various components, including DASTING Trading for overseas stock trading, DASTING Pool for rewards, and DASTING Staking for staking services. Through partnerships and collaborations with related companies and platforms, DASTING is continuously expanding its services and business areas to create a comprehensive and user-friendly trading experience.
The DASTING team recognizes the potential for future expansion and interoperability, and while currently running on the Ethereum blockchain, they remain open to integrating other blockchain technologies such as the Linux Foundation's Hyperledger Fabric or Kakao's Klaytn platform, or even developing their proprietary blockchain network to enhance scalability and cater to evolving market needs.
Website: dasting.io
About XT.COM
Founded in 2018, XT.COM serves more than 6 million registered users, over 500,000+ monthly active users, 40+ million users in the ecosystem, and 1000+ trading pairs. Since then, XT.COM crypto exchange has expanded its offerings by covering a rich variety of trading categories to provide a secure, trusted, and intuitive trading experience for its large user base. One such addition is crypto futures trading which includes USDT-M Futures and coin-M futures perpetual contracts, as well as prediction markets where users can conduct transactions by predicting the results of future events. Additionally, the Futures Grid allows users to automate the buying and selling of futures contracts to make profits.
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It’s a milestone moment for LeBron James’ family.
The Los Angeles Lakers star’s younger son, Bryce Maximus James, received a scholarship offer to play basketball at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh — his first from a NCAA Division I college.
“AYYYEEE!!!” LeBron James wrote in a celebratory Instagram post Monday. “LET’S GO MAXIMUS.”
Bryce, 15, is entering his sophomore year at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles. Duquesne head basketball coach Keith Dambrot is a former coach of LeBron James at St. Vincent–St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.
The 37-year-old James is a four-time NBA champion, winning two titles with the Miami Heat, one with the Cleveland Cavaliers and one with the Lakers. He is a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and an 18-time All-Star in 19 career seasons.
James and his wife, Savannah, also have a 17-year-old son, Bronny, and a 7-year-old daughter, Zhuri.
Bronny James will be a senior at Sierra Canyon School this year. Oregon and Memphis are among the colleges recruiting him to play basketball, according to Sports Illustrated.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
08-27-28-33-35
(eight, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, thirty-three, thirty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $200,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
08-27-28-33-35
(eight, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, thirty-three, thirty-five)
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81% of American Hourly Workers Say Increased Gas Prices Have Had a Negative Effect on Their Ability to Pay Other Expenses, According to a Harris Poll Commissioned by DailyPay and Funding Our Future
77% Claim Stress from Managing Finances Is Hurting Their Health
22% of Hourly Workers Report Using Payday Loans in 2022
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High inflation and record prices at the gas pump are making it tough for many American hourly workers to cover their expenses and save for the future, according to a new Harris Poll of more than 600 hourly workers commissioned by DailyPay and Funding Our Future. These difficult economic realities have hit certain communities harder than others: among hourly workers, 39% of women say they are saving less than last year, compared to only 28% of men; and 40% of hourly workers with a household income of less than $100,000 say they are saving less than last year or not at all, compared to 31% of hourly workers with a household income of $100,000 or more.
The new data show that hourly workers may be bearing the brunt of these challenges, with 81% of hourly workers reporting that higher gas prices have had a negative effect on their ability to pay other expenses.
Moreover, the poll shows that 75% of hourly workers have struggled to pay expenses this year. Groceries (49%), gas (48%), utilities (40%), and rent/mortgage (34%) top the list of expenses they have struggled to pay. These challenges are colored by the reality that 35% of all hourly workers report receiving no pay increase over the past year, a figure that jumps to 49% for hourly workers in households making under $50k a year.
The struggle to pay for basic necessities is also taking a toll on personal wellbeing: 77% of hourly workers say that stress from managing their finances has negatively impacted their health.
"First the pandemic's immediate economic fallout, now record inflation and high gas prices have reminded us how important financial security and flexibility are for American families," said Shai Akabas, Director of Economic Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, which founded Funding Our Future. "It's crucial that we increase access to tools like emergency savings accounts and on-demand pay that help workers save for and weather turbulent times."
To make ends meet, 22% of hourly workers say they have taken out a payday loan this year, including nearly one-third (31%) of those aged 18 to 34.
Looking for a way to help their employees navigate these challenging times, an increasing number of employers are offering on-demand pay as a financial wellness benefit. Ten percent of hourly workers report leveraging an on-demand pay app to help cover their bills when they don't have the cash.
"Employers have an opportunity to strengthen the bond with their employees and empower them with benefits that can help them through uncertain economic times," said Jeanniey Walden, Chief Innovation and Marketing Officer, DailyPay.
In an unrelated study conducted by the Aite Novarica Group, 4 in 5 of those polled stated that access to on-demand pay from their employer eliminated their reliance on payday loans or overdraft fees.
To learn more about the survey, click HERE.
This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of DailyPay and Funding Our Future from May 24-26, 2022, among 2,032 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, among whom 654 are hourly workers. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +-2.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact Abigail.weir@dailypay.com.
Funding Our Future, a coalition of roughly 60 organizations spanning the academic, nonprofit, trade association, and corporate sectors, is dedicated to making long-term financial security a reality for households across the country. Funding Our Future seeks to highlight the gaps in our existing system, encourage more people to save, advance financial literacy, and promote solutions that ultimately improve financial security for all Americans as they age. For more information, visit https://fundingourfuture.us/.
DailyPay, Inc., powered by its industry-leading technology platform, is on a mission to build a new financial system. Partnering with some of America's best-in-class employers, including Dollar Tree, and Adecco, DailyPay is the recognized gold standard in on-demand pay. Through its massive data network, proprietary funding model and connections into over 6,000 endpoints in the banking system, DailyPay works to ensure that money is always in the right place at the right time for employers, merchants and financial institutions. DailyPay is building technology and the mindset to reimagine the way money moves, from the moment work starts. DailyPay is headquartered in New York City, with operations based in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.dailypay.com/press.
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AMSTERDAM , March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain analytics firm, Crystal, whose solutions for crypto investigations and AML compliance are used by organizations across the globe, has announced the appointment of London-based Jordan Alexander as its new Associate Director of Product.
In his new role, Alexander is set to work closely with Crystal's CEO, Marina Khaustova to develop a robust strategy for continually innovating and delivering the firm's product to market.
Alexander's addition to the Crystal team brings considerable expertise gained over the years including at multinational cybersecurity software company, Avast, where Alexander was product lead for their secure and private browser, designing solutions to identify and combat security threats. Prior to this, Alexander launched a cloud computing start-up helping companies use infrastructure as code. Bringing his experience to Crystal underlines its commitment to making the use of cryptocurrencies safe and secure for financial intuitions of any kind.
"It is tremendously exciting to join Crystal. At this point in its journey to become a market-leading blockchain intelligence firm, Crystal is in an excellent position to pioneer and deliver innovation to the quickly evolving and exciting world of digital assets to help firms safely adopt cryptocurrencies," said Alexander.
This key hire signals the next phase of the firm's expansion, as the Amsterdam-headquartered blockchain intelligence provider focuses on entering the US market to deliver its solutions with greater customization to the requirements of local regulations and risk landscapes.
" The intersection of the rapidly evolving regtech and crypto industries has placed Crystal at a pivotal point, and we strive to deliver unparalleled customer experiences to financial institutions that envision digital assets as a native part of their future strategy. As we continue to expand and solidify our position as a crucial solution for risk monitoring and management strategies, we are thrilled to have Jordan, an excellent specialist in the field of threat intelligence, join our team to spearhead the critical mission of providing superior customer service," said Marina Khaustova, CEO at Crystal Blockchain.
With presence in key financial markets across the globe such as North America, Europe, the UK and the Middle East Crystal serves hundreds of clients globally including financial institutions, crypto exchanges and supervisory authorities.
About Crystal
Crystal is an Amsterdam-headquartered blockchain analytics company that builds solutions to streamline crypto compliance operations and aid investigations into financial crime.
Crystal works globally with customers in the digital asset industry, banking, and FI sectors. We help streamline their Know Your Transaction (KYT) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures for meeting international compliance standards. Available as a free demo version, SaaS and API.
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