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WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been selected as TIME's Person of the Year for 2022 because he embodies the spirit of Ukraine, according to the magazine.
Zelensky's selection was announced Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show.
"This year’s choice was the most clear-cut in memory," TIME's editor-in-chief, Edward Felsenthal, wrote in a letter about the decision. "Whether the battle for Ukraine fills one with hope or with fear, Volodymyr Zelensky galvanized the world in a way we haven’t seen in decades."
A former comedian and television star, Zelensky rose to prominence in the west as Russia began making moves to invade its neighboring country.
As the early days of the war unfolded, Zelensky offered blunt but often reassuring and warm messages to his people, publicly speaking in frequent addresses even while assassins attempted to take his life.
His trademark olive-green shirt became a staple in his frequent addresses to the Ukrainian people and in photographs of him commanding Ukraine's armed forces.
He has also become a frequent virtual guest for important western leaders, appearing in video conferences before the U.S. Congress and the United Nations in attempts to secure resources and support for his troops.
Before Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year, analysts both inside Moscow and in the west believed the war could be short, with Russia steamrolling Ukrainian defenses. But within days of the conflict's outbreak, Ukrainian troops proved that would not be the case.
Even before the mass mobilization of weapons from allies such as the U.S., Ukrainian forces were able to stall Russia and prevent them from taking the capital city of Kyiv.
In the ensuing months, Ukraine held Russia to a battlefield stalemate before launching a counteroffensive in the late summer that saw them retake kilometers of area occupied by the Russians for months.
In the most recent high-profile liberation, when Russia abandoned Kherson, Zelensky made an unannounced trip to the city days after it was recaptured. He told TIME that his security was against the trip because there was no guarantees of his safety in a just de-occupied area.
But he went anyway.
“Nine months they’ve been under occupation, without light, without anything. Yes, they’ve had two days of euphoria over their return to Ukraine. But those two days are over," he was quoted as saying in TIME's profile on him. "They are going to fall into a depression now, and it will be very hard. As I see it, it’s my duty to go there and show them that Ukraine has returned, that it supports them. Maybe it will give them enough of a boost to last a few more days. But I’m not sure. I don’t lull myself with such illusions.”
Zelensky wasn't the only person considered for the honor. Notable figures such as Elon Musk, Xi Jinping, the Supreme Court, Liz Cheney, MacKenzie Scott, protesters in Iran, Ron DeSantis and Janet Yellen were all on the shortlist for Time's 2022 Person of the Year..
The title, which is bestowed at the end of the year by TIME's editors, is not necessarily an honor. It is the magazine's attempt to highlight the person who has had the most influence on the world over the past year, and has increasingly in recent years been used to highlight those whose year in review appears to be an example of more influence moving forward.
Last year's honoree was Elon Musk, who continued to dominate headlines this year and was on the shortlist for 2022 as well.
The cover showcasing Zelensky features a portrait of his face, surrounded by the faces of Ukrainian people and symbols of the country, including its blue and yellow flag. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/time-person-of-the-year-2022-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky/507-b6908cfd-b5f1-4a30-990d-cca61c6f5ddb | 2022-12-07 15:04:07 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/nation-world/time-person-of-the-year-2022-ukrainian-president-volodymyr-zelensky/507-b6908cfd-b5f1-4a30-990d-cca61c6f5ddb |
Celebrate love not just on Valentine’s Day for a healthier heart, experts say
(Gray News) - Valentine’s Day and hearts go hand in hand, and medical experts say it’s good to keep love in the air throughout the year.
Dr. Thomas Rutledge, a professor at the University of California, San Diego, shared research in Psychology Today on heart health and love. He stated that the greatest gift love has to offer isn’t candy, flowers, or even diamonds; it is better health.
Rutledge reports that the health-boosting benefits of love enable people to be the best and most exciting version of themselves.
According to Rutledge, appreciating the many physical and emotional health changes produced by love begins with the heart.
The professor reports that the heart’s function, flow, and output dramatically alter when we experience love, with important health consequences.
Rutledge said research shows that a greater experience of love is associated with improved health and longevity. Love is communicated from the brain to the heart with the rush of energy improving cardiac rhythm.
Studies have found that the chemical and functional changes occurring with a love-empowered heart can make people more resilient to pain and stress, reduce the risk of and promote improved recovery from cardiovascular events, and help fight off infections, according to Rutledge.
The professor states that we can benefit by celebrating Valentine’s Day as a reminder of the vital importance of love in life with a commitment to creating deeper sources of love throughout the year.
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OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A Holland-area woman accused of intoxicated driving in a crash that killed her three young sons withdrew her no-contest plea after a judge rejected a sentencing agreement that called for one year in jail.
Leticia Gonzales withdrew the plea Thursday, June 8, shortly after conferring with her attorneys.
Gonzales, 31, was in court to be sentenced. But Ottawa County Circuit Judge Jon Hulsing said he would not go along with her agreement with prosecutors. He said he would sentence her to four to 15 years in prison.
Related: Mom pleads no contest to intoxicated driving in crash that killed 3 sons
The plea agreement allowed her to withdraw her plea if the judge exceeded the recommended sentence.
Her attorneys and an assistant Ottawa County prosecutor declined to comment after Gonzales withdrew her plea. The case will be set for trial.
The crash happened Feb. 17, 2022, on James Street near 112th Avenue in Holland Township. Gonzales was driving west on James when her sport-utility vehicle veered off the left side of the road, jumped a curbed and rolled into an ice-covered retention bond.
Her sons – Jerome III, 4, Jeremiah, 3, and Josiah, 1 - were trapped in car seats. Rescuers pulled the children out of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe but they had drowned. Gonzales escaped with only minor injuries.
Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies alleged that Gonzales was impaired by methadone
Police say Gonzales took two doses of methadone – used for treatment of drug addiction and pain relief – before the 11 a.m. crash occurred. She had taken a dose at a methadone clinic and another from an acquaintance, police said.
She was charged with three counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, a 15-year felony, but pleaded no contest to a single charge.
Moments before she was to be sentenced, the judge asked if she wanted to say anything.
“No, I’m just going to take the consequences.”
When Hulsing informed her he planned to sentence her to at least four years in prison, he reminded her she could withdraw her no-contest plea. She met with her attorneys for several then returned to the courtroom and said she wanted to withdraw her plea.
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Which weight bench is best?
Weight benches are a fixture in every commercial gym and for good reason. They are versatile pieces of equipment that can be used for a near-limitless number of exercises. This makes them an integral part of any home gym too.
Weight benches come in a few different styles, including fixed and adjustable models. There are also full-featured weight benches like the Marcy Olympic Weight Bench MD-857 that include upright posts with barbell catches for performing bench presses and squats. Whatever type of weight bench you prefer, there are many things to consider when choosing one, including the weight limit, upholstery material and any additional features that increase their versatility or convenience.
What to know before you buy a weight bench
Weight limit
Every weight bench has a weight limit that must be adhered to. On some cheap, low-quality models, this may be as little as 250 pounds. Better-quality benches have a weight limit between 400 and 1,000 pounds. It should be noted that a barbell catch on a bench has its own weight limit that also needs to be adhered to for safe use.
Width
Most weight benches have pads that measure between 9 and 12 inches wide. Generally speaking, the wider the better, as these will provide better support during exercises. However, you should consider the dimensions of your body. Petite women may be better served by a 10-inch weight bench so it doesn’t interfere with their range of motion, while men will find an 11-inch bench to be a better choice.
Upholstery material
The majority of weight benches have vinyl upholstery because it is durable and easy to sanitize. However, it can get slippery if you are sweating a lot. To combat this, some manufacturers use other types of material that have more traction. These may eliminate the slipping but sometimes sacrifice durability or ease of cleaning.
Features to look for in a quality weight bench
Angle adjustable
Weight benches come in fixed and adjustable models. While fixed models can sometimes feel more stable, most people will be best served by choosing an adjustable model. These offer the most versatility in the number and types of exercises you can perform.
Leg developer
If you want a bench that allows you to get a full body exercise, look for one with a leg developer. These can be used to perform leg curls and leg extensions to target your hamstrings and quads.
Bench press rack
A bench press rack is helpful for targeting the muscles in your chest. On some models, these may be height adjustable so users of all sizes can find a comfortable position. Depending on the model you choose, it may or may not come with a barbell.
Squat rack
Some weight benches are also equipped with a squat rack for leg workouts. These are only found on models that also have a bench press rack. Sometimes, the bar catches used for bench pressing are the same ones used for squats. You simply remove them and reattach them to the opposite side of the upright supports.
Curl pad
While you can easily perform a number of bicep exercises on any standard bench, those that come with a curl pad allow you to support your arms so there is less chance of accidentally cheating.
Wheels
Many weight benches are equipped with wheels on one side that make them easier to move around as needed. These will only be usable when the bench is lifted up to a certain angle, so they do not interfere with the bench’s stability during workouts.
How much you can expect to spend on a weight bench
Basic, fixed flat benches can be found for as little as $50. Adjustable models start around $80 and Olympic benches start at $100. At the upper end of the spectrum, all three types can cost several hundred.
Weight bench FAQ
Do I have to assemble my weight bench?
A. Nearly all weight benches require assembly after they arrive. It is generally not a complicated process and can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour depending on the number of features your bench has.
What kind of exercises can I do on a weight bench?
A. Though they may not immediately look like it, weight benches are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the gym and can be used to work on nearly every major muscle group. You can perform a nearly limitless number of exercises on even the most basic benches, including bench rows, curls, skullcrushers, bench presses, pullovers, shoulder presses, single-leg squats, step-ups, in and outs and more. Choosing an angle-adjustable bench or one with a barbell catch greatly increases your exercise options.
What is the best weight bench to buy?
Top weight bench
Marcy Olympic Weight Bench MD-857
What you need to know: Thanks to the barbell catches, curl pad and leg developer, this bench can be used to target every major muscle group.
What you’ll love: Its backrest adjusts to five angles, one of which is fully vertical for shoulder presses. Plus, it features a handy weight storage post to help you keep your workout area organized.
What you should consider: It takes up a lot of floor space.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top weight bench for the money
CAP Barbell Deluxe Utility Weight Bench
What you need to know: A reasonably priced yet sturdy bench, this is a good choice for those on a budget who still want an adjustable model.
What you’ll love: Both its backrest and seat are adjustable through multiple positions. It features a nicely padded transport handle and wheels for easy relocation too.
What you should consider: The 30-day warranty is notably shorter than those from many other manufacturers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Rep Fitness Adjustable Bench AB-3100 V3
What you need to know: For heavy lifters, there are few better options than the AB-3100 V3, which has an impressive 1,000-pound weight capacity.
What you’ll love: It features grippy upholstery on the pad so you won’t be slipping around no matter how sweaty you are. At 11.5 inches wide, it provides a lot of support for broad people.
What you should consider: Some buyers have received models with stitching issues.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LONDON (AP) — A mammoth three-year public inquiry into the U.K. government’s handling of the response to COVID-19 opened Tuesday by asking if some suffering and death could have been avoided with better planning — and whether Britain’s complex, protracted exit from the European Union distracted authorities from preparing for potential threats.
Lawyer Hugo Keith, who is counsel to the inquiry, said the coronavirus pandemic had brought “death and illness on an unprecedented scale” in modern Britain. He said that COVID-19 had been recorded as a cause of death for 226,977 people in the U.K.
“The key issue is whether that impact was inevitable,” Keith said. “Were those terrible consequences inexorable, or were they avoidable or capable of mitigation?”
A group of people who lost relatives to COVID-19 held pictures of their loved one outside the inquiry venue, an anonymous London office building. The first day of public hearings began with a 17-minute video in which people described the devastating impact of the pandemic on them and their loved ones.
Retired judge Heather Hallett, who is leading the inquiry, praised the families’ “dignified vigil.” She said the inquiry was taking place “on their behalf and on behalf of the millions who suffered and continue to suffer” because of COVID-19.
Britain’s pandemic death toll is one of the highest in Europe, and the decisions of then Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government have been endlessly debated. Johnson agreed in late 2021 to hold an inquiry after pressure from bereaved families.
The inquiry is due to hold hearings until 2026. It will investigate the U.K.’s preparedness for a pandemic, how the government responded and what lessons can be learned for the future.
Senior scientists and officials including Johnson are expected to appear as witnesses. Hallett, who has the power to summon evidence and question witnesses under oath, is currently in a legal battle with the government over her request to see an unedited trove of notebooks, diaries and WhatsApp messages between Johnson and other officials.
U.K. public inquiries are often thorough, but rarely quick. An inquiry into the 2003 Iraq war and its aftermath began in 2009 and issued its 2.6-million word report in 2016.
Hallett says she will release findings after each section, rather than waiting until hearings conclude.
Keith said the first section would look at whether British planning relied too heavily on the mistaken assumption a future pandemic would resemble influenza.
He said that at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the government had said that “the United Kingdom was well prepared to respond in a way that offered substantial protection to the public.”
“Even at this stage, before hearing the evidence, it is apparent that we might not have been very well prepared at all,” he said.
Keith also said planning for Britain’s exit from the EU, which consumed government energies for years after voters backed Brexit in a 2016 referendum, distracted resources from work to prepare for potential pandemics.
“That departure required an enormous amount of planning and preparation, particularly to address what were likely to be the severe consequences of a no-deal exit on food and medicine supplies, travel and transport, business borders and so on,” he said.
“It is clear that such planning, from 2018 onwards, crowded out and prevented some or perhaps a majority of the improvements that central government itself understood were required to be made to resilience planning and preparedness.” | https://www.wane.com/health-2/ap-health/covid-19-inquiry-in-uk-asks-whether-terrible-consequences-could-have-been-avoided/ | 2023-06-13 22:59:34 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/health-2/ap-health/covid-19-inquiry-in-uk-asks-whether-terrible-consequences-could-have-been-avoided/ |
NEW YORK, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Cutera, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUTR) between February 17, 2021 and May 9, 2023, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 24, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Cutera 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 Cutera class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16520 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 July 24, 2023. 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) overstated the sustainability of Cutera's revenue growth; (2) failed to disclose significant conflicts among members of the Company's senior leadership and Board; (3) failed to disclose several material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, and the significant decline in the market value of the Company's common stock, Plaintiff and other members of the Class suffered significant damages. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Multiple packages of frozen fruit, specifically strawberries, are being recalled due to possible Hepatitis A contamination.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Willamette Valley Fruit Co. of Salem, Oregon is voluntarily recalling select packages of frozen strawberries and a frozen fruit blend containing strawberries. The impacted strawberries were grown in Mexico and are potentially carrying Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus, which can be spread through close contact with someone who is infected, or by eating foods or consuming beverages that have been contaminated, according to the CDC.
Illnesses can be mild, lasting a few weeks, or serious, with symptoms lasting for several months, the FDA explains. This can include fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, abnormal liver tests, dark urine, and pale stool. Hepatitis A can also lead to liver failure in rare cases.
Recalled strawberries were sold at several retailers – Walmart, Costco, and HEB – in numerous states.
Rader Farms Organic Berry Trio three-pound packages sold at Texas HEB stores from July 18, 2022, through June 8, 2023, are part of the recall as are Rader Farms Organic Fresh Start Smoothie Blend packages sold at Costco stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Texas between October 3, 2022, and June 8, 2023.
Also included in the recall are Great Value Sliced Strawberries and Great Value Mixed Fruit, both sold as 64-ounce packages at Walmart stores in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming from January 24, 2023, to June 8, 2023.
To determine if you have a recalled product, you can check the lot number and best by dates listed on the FDA’s website. Both the number and best by dates can be found printed on the packages as seen in the photos below.
No illnesses have been reported yet in connection to the recalled products, according to the FDA.
The FDA urges consumers to check their freezers for the recalled products and to either return them or throw them away. Products that have different lot codes or purchase dates are not included in this recall.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to the producer by calling 800-518-9865 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST. For more information, check out the FDA’s recall online by clicking here.
In March, Trader Joe’s recalled a fruit product that contained strawberries due to potential Hepatitis A contamination. Strawberries sold at multiple retailers, including Costco and Aldi, were recalled over a Hepatitis outbreak, despite the virus not being detected on any of the impacted products. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/strawberry-products-sold-in-32-states-recalled-over-hepatitis-a-risks/ | 2023-06-14 03:38:45 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/strawberry-products-sold-in-32-states-recalled-over-hepatitis-a-risks/ |
Houston needs a victory to stay in the American Athletic Conference race while visiting South Florida is looking for something positive as the two sides head into a Saturday afternoon meeting.
The Cougars (4-3, 2-1 AAC) trail Tulane and Cincinnati in the standings and are currently tied with UCF for third place. Their lone league loss was to Tulane, and they do not play either Cincinnati or UCF in the regular season.
Houston coach Dana Holgorsen describes his team’s mental outlook as “disappointed” but not “down.”
“We’ve been in some bad spots because of some close losses,” Holgorsen said. “But I never felt like we lost the team or the pulse wasn’t there or the work ethic wasn’t there, the practices weren’t there. I haven’t felt that.”
Clayton Tune has been one of the more productive passers in the league with an average of just over 261 yards a game, and Nathaniel Dell is one of the top receivers with 51 receptions for 627 yards and eight touchdown catches, which is tied for the most in the AAC.
Holgorsen, however, is concerned with his team’s kickoffs. He called both the kicks and the coverage “sporadic” and noted that USF’s Brian Battie had two 100-yard kickoff returns in last year’s meeting. Battie is back and joined by Jimmy Horn Jr., who has an 89-yard touchdown return this season.
“Two dudes back there that are dangerous,” Holgerson said.
The Bulls (1-6, 0-3) are coming off an open date following a 45-31 setback to Tulane and will be without starting quarterback Gerry Bohanon Jr. the rest of the season after his shoulder surgery. Veteran Katravis Marsh (11-of-26 passing, 198 yards) will get the start.
Coach Jeff Scott is challenging his Bulls to finish strong.
“The first seven games are part of our story for this season,” Scott said. “But it doesn’t have to be ‘the’ story of our season if we finish the right way.”
Houston has won six straight in the all-time series.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
1-9-3
(one, nine, three)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
1-9-3
(one, nine, three) | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-game-17458501.php | 2022-09-22 04:54:50 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-game-17458501.php |
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Even after the Los Angeles Chargers fell behind by 28 points late in the fourth quarter on a dismal Sunday afternoon, Justin Herbert insisted on staying in the game with his fractured rib cartilage.
Brandon Staley acceded to his franchise quarterback’s wishes, and the head coach says he understood the risks he was taking — both with Herbert’s health and with the Chargers’ entire remaining season beyond this embarrassing 38-10 defeat.
“He wanted to be out there with his teammates,” Staley said. “He felt good, and he wanted to finish the game. He wanted to give our group some energy, and we were going to protect him there at the end, really sound protection, the best we could. But it was more about him wanting to finish with his guys.”
Staley’s refusal to make the conventional, prudent decision confounded many NFL observers watching the injury-filled Chargers’ performance around the country. Plenty of Bolts fans at SoFi Stadium also couldn’t believe Herbert was still throwing passes and potentially taking hits with his team irretrievably behind in only the third game of the season.
“I just didn’t want to quit on the team,” Herbert said. “(It was) obviously a tough day for us, but I didn’t want to go out, and it felt like we were getting the ball out quick. … It’s what the team needs, and sometimes you have to put your own goals and everything behind the (needs of the) team. I think that’s what’s most important. I felt like I was safe out there.”
Herbert wasn’t even sure he was going to play at all until he tested his ribs in pregame warmups. He apparently didn’t injure himself more extensively, even while the Jaguars got one sack and six quarterback hits as he played into the final minute of a blowout.
Herbert insisted the risk was worth it.
“It’s part of the game, dealing with injuries and dealing with pain,” Herbert said. “A lot of guys in that locker room don’t feel great, and it’s all about how you react and how you respond, and I’m going to do everything I can to go to treatment, take care of my body, and hopefully the thing will go away.”
Herbert said he had no physical limitations on the field, yet his accuracy and arm strength didn’t appear to be at their usual brilliance while he went 25 of 45 for 297 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Chargers trailed 13-0 before Herbert’s only touchdown pass late in the first half, and they managed just one more scoring drive.
Herbert’s ribs got hurt on a hard hit by Kansas City’s Michael Danna 10 days ago. He stretched his streak of regular-season starts to 35, but he practiced sparingly during the week and then went 3 of 7 for 27 yards with two turnovers on the Bolts’ first four drives.
“Justin is going to be feeling like this when he’s out there playing,” Staley said. “This injury is going to be there for a while. If you guys know the injury, it’s not like it’s going to feel better next week or the week after that.”
The Chargers had all three of their quarterbacks active for the first time since Week 2 against Kansas City in 2020, with backup Chase Daniel and third-stringer Easton Stick also available. Neither got the call.
Herbert refused to say whether he had a pain-killing injection in his ribs before the game, but he praised the Chargers’ medical staff. He surpassed 900 completions and 10,000 yards passing in the loss, becoming the fastest quarterback in NFL history to reach the completion milestone.
The injury is Herbert’s first significant health setback since being the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft — but it’s not just Herbert’s ribs that should concern the Chargers (1-2), a popular preseason playoff pick in danger of falling into an early season hole.
Injury problems are hitting the top of the roster for the Bolts, who were without several vital players in their second consecutive defeat. Herbert and the Chargers faced Jacksonville without Keenan Allen, their top receiver; Corey Linsley, their starting center; and JC Jackson, their top cover cornerback.
When the game started, it got even worse.
Los Angeles lost Joey Bosa to a groin injury in the first half, and the star pass rusher watched the second half in street clothes. Left tackle Rashawn Slater then injured his biceps early in the second half, and receiver Jalen Guyton hurt his knee while attempting to make a long reception with 1:54 to play.
“(Herbert) threw the ball well out there today, and throughout warmups and the game,” Staley said. “We didn’t do a good enough job as a football team today in all phases.”
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 2 at 2:47AM MST until December 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Riverton WY
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(KTLA) – Two people who were injured in a crash in the Angeles National Forest in Los Angeles County were rescued thanks to an iPhone 14, officials said.
The sheriff’s office says it was informed by Apple emergency services of a crash in the forest around 1:55 p.m. Tuesday.
The victims’ vehicle went 300 feet down the side of a mountain in the Montrose area, rescue crews say. The victims were in a remote canyon and did not have cellular service, officials detailed in a tweet thread.
They were able to get themselves out of the vehicle, and, using the new emergency satellite service on their iPhone 14, were able to communicate to a relay center through text, officials explained.
The call center gave the search and rescue team an accurate location for the victims, who were eventually found.
The victims, described as a man and woman in their 20s, had mild to moderate injuries. A helicopter hoisted the victims out of the canyon and transported them to a hospital.
No further details about the incident have been released.
Crash detection is available on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models as well as Apple Watch Series 8, SE (2nd Generation), and Ultra. If the Apple device detects severe car crashes, it will ask if you’d like to make an emergency call. If you do not respond, it will automatically trigger Emergency SOS to alert authorities. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/new-iphone-feature-credited-with-helping-find-2-in-remote-california-canyon/ | 2022-12-15 02:49:30 | 1 | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/new-iphone-feature-credited-with-helping-find-2-in-remote-california-canyon/ |
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A Dowling Catholic High School teacher turned herself in to West Des Moines Police Friday morning, following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a Dowling student.
Kristen Gantt, 36, is being held in the Polk County Jail on a felony charge of sexual exploitation by school employee and an aggravated misdemeanor charge of sexual contact by school employee. She taught English at the high school.
An individual contacted WHO 13 on March 20th and provided documentation showing social media conversations between Gantt and the student. We advised them to contact the police and Dowling High School to report their concerns.
The West Des Moines Police Department said they began investigating the following day, after receiving information about the possible relationship between Gantt and a 17-year-old male student. Their investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship had taken place on school property between Gantt and the student during February and March.
A criminal complaint filed in the case stated Gantt admitted to investigators that a physical relationship did occur between herself and the victim. The alleged physical contact happened in Gantt’s classroom after school hours on at least five separate occasions between February and March.
An application for the search warrant says Gantt and a student were in contact via personal emails, official Dowling-issued emails, and via Instagram dating back to December of 2022.
The application states the student had a hard home life and confided in Gantt, but emails of encouragement allegedly turned into messages via multiple platforms that investigators found concerning.
One of the messages, as stated in the application, shows the student sending a shirtless photo of himself to Gantt asking, “What do you think about this?” with her replying “I think you know.”
Another conversation presented in the application via Instagram shows the pair scheduling a meeting outside of school for yoga. A later message from Gantt said, “Thanks for coming.”
The application shows another attempt to meet outside of school to see the movie “Top Gun Maverick,” which did not happen due to the weather.
Other messages were displayed in the application, one of Gantt messaging the student “you look annoyingly good today.”
From the search warrant, West Des Moines Police were able to obtain journals, computers, a Fitbit, Kindle, and letters. Gantt’s Dowling desktop computer and laptop were also confiscated.
Dowling Catholic’s President Dr. Dan Ryan sent a letter to parents about the incident, stating that once they received information about the alleged relationship via an anonymous email – Gantt was placed on administrative leave. The school began an internal review and also said it reached out to the WDMPD to investigate. Dr. Ryan said Gantt will not return to Dowling. | https://who13.com/news/dowling-catholic-teacher-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-relationship-with-student/ | 2023-04-14 18:54:46 | 1 | https://who13.com/news/dowling-catholic-teacher-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-relationship-with-student/ |
Case made for Sans Souci improvements to help visually impaired
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NANTICOKE —Walking across the hyper-busy, four lane Sans Souci Parkway anywhere near Hanover Area High School is dangerous in the best of conditions. On Tuesday morning three local students with visual impairments got to give their first-hand account of just how hard it can be for them, especially at night.
Anthony Basilio, Bianca Buchanan and Shelby Shuma participated in a meeting with state and local officials, including newly-appointed state Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll, at Luzerne County Community College to give their perspectives on a few specific problems. While all three are from different schools — Wilkes-Barre Area, Greater Nanticoke Area and Hanover Area respectively — they all participate in the Luzerne Intermediate Unit’s visual impairment program, hosted at LCCC.
Nanci Romanyshyn, a certified orientation and mobility specialist who teaches the visually impaired, introduced the students and three videos showing the highlighted problems: A lack of any pedestrian crossing support at the Hanover Mall, outdated pedestrian crossing arrangements outside Hanover Area High school, and the lack of any walkway on either side for much of the distance from Wilkes-Barre to Nanticoke.
Basilio noted that he generally does not have any problems walking in daylight, but has a much harder time at night, and encouraged lit crosswalks painted with “ladder crossing” markings — two thinner lines running perpendicular to the road from one side to the other, with thicker lines running parallel to the road. The addition of the long lines helps visually impaired people stay in the cross walk, unlike “continental” style pedestrian crossing lines that only have the short thicker lines running parallel to the road.
He also noted a problem most would overlook regarding a sidewalk along Alta Road, across from the high school. While the crossings of both Alta Road and the Sans Souci had continental markings and the sidewalk had ramps, the ramps did not align squarely with the crosswalks. The ramps include “truncated domes,” pads right near the start of the road that have small raised bumps to, among other things, let visually impaired people sense they are making the transition from sidewalk to a road.
Basilio showed the obvious in an overhead image: A person walking in a straight line from the truncated domes would end up in the middle of the intersection. Assuring the domes are perfectly square with cross walks means a person will be properly oriented while crossing a roadway.
The video also showed a pedestrian crossing sign meant for drivers that was obscured by tree branches. Another featured an interview with a woman walking her child along the parkway to get to Lee Park Elementary. The child had missed the school bus, and the lack of full walkways or walk lanes along the side of the road made the trek more dangerous.
A video included some of the students demonstrating how difficult it can be to cross the parkway at the Hanover Mall, where there are no markings at all and no pedestrian crossing signaling devices. Part of the problem, Romanyshyn said, is inconsistencies of where the Luzerne County Transportation Authority bus service, which the students use, drops people off near the mall.
Romanyshyn and the students urged that cross walks be lit with solar-powered lighting that could save money while still helping visually impaired people see their way at night. She said the Hanover Mall would best be fixed with a large pedestrian island in the middle of the road. They also noted that even when pedestrian signal devices have been installed along the Parkway, the time allowed to cross is often too short, and a video showed one button a pedestrian was suppose to push set up behind a guard rail and out of reach.
Romanyshyn said she realizes a concrete walkway along the road would be cost-prohibitive — one estimate says it would add $4 million to a massive Sans Souci redesign in the works. But lower cost alternatives — like a wider, paved shoulder with rumble strips that notify a driver when they are veering off the road — could still save lives.
The redesign, with work set to begin in 2025, was a big reason for the meeting, Romanyshyn said. The students and the teachers who worked with them to create some of the video want to make sure their concerns are considered as plans are drawn up. They also suggested the township and state consider some interim steps to make crossing or walking along the parkway safer until the redesign is complete.
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LE CASTELLET, France — Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix on Sunday after Charles Leclerc crashed out while leading, a mistake that dropped the Ferrari driver 63 points behind the defending Formula One champion.
“I think we had really good pace from the start,” he said. “But it was unlucky for Charles. I just did my race.”
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton finished second in his 300th grand prix — his fourth consecutive podium and highest finish in what’s so far been a winless season — while teammate George Russell passed Sergio Perez of Red Bull following a late restart to give Mercedes its first double podium of the year.
“That’s an incredible result for the team, great job George,” said Hamilton, who estimated sweating out “about three kilos” as track temperatures hit 51 degrees Celsius (124 Fahrenheit) at the Paul Ricard Circuit in southeastern France.
“It was a tough race because my drinks bottle didn’t work,” Hamilton said. “But what a great result considering we’ve been so far off these guys all weekend.”
Leclerc’s race ended on Lap 18 when he lost the rear of his car coming out of Turn 11, spinning 360 degrees before crashing into a tire wall. Leclerc could not speak at first, breathing heavily in his helmet before telling his team the mishap was caused by a throttle problem.
He then screamed a furious “Noooooooooo!”
It’s the third time this season Leclerc has failed to finish a race, while Ferrari has had seven DNF’s through 12 races. Leclerc’s failure Sunday came two weeks after a throttle problem almost cost him victory at the Austrian GP.
Leclerc later said the crash was driver error.
“We’ll add things up at the end of the season, but if we’re 25 or 30 points short at the season I can only blame myself,” Leclerc said. “I couldn’t go into reverse, but those are small details. You just can’t put a car into the wall.”
Verstappen was tentative early and Leclerc held him off, but the Dutchman went for an undercut on Lap 17 with hard tires. Ferrari didn’t attempt to counter Red Bull’s strategy, only for Leclerc to crash one lap later.
“It was an error. It was a bit strange how I lost (the car),” Leclerc said. “If I stay at this level I certainly don’t deserve to win the championship. Two mistakes, here and Imola, that’s a bit much.”
Verstappen asked over radio if Leclerc was all right.
“I’m told he is, Max, thanks for asking,” his team replied.
As drivers switched tires under the safety car, Ferrari’s mistakes continued. Carlos Sainz Jr. received a five-second penalty for an unsafe release that almost led to a collision with a Williams car.
Sainz had passed Russell and Perez when his team told him to pit for new tires with 10 laps left.
“Come on, guys, I can’t believe you told me to box then,” Sainz grumbled. “I don’t know why we boxed. I don’t understand.”
After the race, he explained his position.
“At Ferrari we get super criticized for things other teams might go through in their pit stop window. We are not the disaster people seem to say we are,” Sainz said. “Yes I wanted to stay out, I maybe saw a podium position. The team has a lot more data on their screens. They did it with the best intentions and best spirit.
“My point of view is that if I couldn’t pass Checo, I would box. The moment I passed him, I thought ‘See if I could pull away.’ At that stage, the numbers said it was impossible I would make it to the end. In the moment my feeling was different but I didn’t see the numbers.”
Meanwhile, Russell tried to squeeze past Perez on the inside and they touched wheels. Perez went off and cut the corner to come back ahead with Russell asking for the position back. Stewards deemed it a racing incident, and Russell eventually passed him anyway.
Perez finished fourth ahead of Sainz, who earned a bonus point for fastest lap.
Fernando Alonso of Alpine finished sixth, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren, Esteban Ocon of Alpine, Daniel Ricciardo of McLaren and Lance Stroll of Aston Martin rounding out the top 10.
Approaching the midway point of the 53-lap race, Mick Schumacher’s Haas was clipped by Zhou Guanyu’s Alfa Romeo and Zhou received a 5-second penalty.
Sainz started at the back of the grid with Kevin Magnussen as penalty for changes to their engines ahead of the race.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy environment industry press releases from PR Newswire, including a new trade-in program from Hydro Flask and air quality stats around the world.
NEW YORK, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the environment industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- Hydro Flask Launches Category-First Water Bottle Trade-In Program in the US
As a reward for taking the extra step to ensure used products don't end up in a landfill, customers will receive a unique promo code of $5.00 for each used Hydro Flask product returned. The promo code can be used exclusively on Hydroflask.com, including the unique MyHydro™ personalization program. - IQAir World Air Quality Report 2022 Finds Only 5% of Countries Meet WHO PM2.5 Air Pollution Guideline
Six countries met the WHO PM2.5 guideline (annual average of 5 µg/m3 or less): Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand. - Running Tide Becomes Microsoft's First Open Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Supplier
Running Tide will remove the equivalent of 12,000 tons of carbon dioxide (C02e) over the next two years on behalf of Microsoft. It uses breakthrough technology that accelerates the ocean's ability to naturally remove carbon dioxide, sinking it to the deep ocean in a safe and permanent form. - OPEC Fund approves over US$300 million in new financing and delivers on its Climate Action Plan
The plan commits the organization to increase the share of its climate financing to 40% of all new financing by 2030 and to mainstream climate action into the project cycle, increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities. - From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos
Viridos' algae-based biofuel technology has the potential to help solve our supply problem without the need for farmland or other agricultural resources and marks United's inaugural investment in its new cross-industry UAV Sustainable Flight Fund. - World's Largest Tuna Company Leads Call for Restoration of Endangered Species
Thai Union Group PLC, one of the world's leading seafood producers and one of the largest producers of shelf-stable tuna products, announced its commitment to only source from vessels that are implementing best practices to protect ocean wildlife from bycatch. - LyondellBasell and Grenergy Sign Five 15-year Solar Power Purchase Agreements
The agreements represent about 329,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of solar power annually, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of more than 90,000 European homes. - IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations
IBM will support projects that can help improve access to safe drinking water for all, improve water quality by reducing pollution, increase water-use efficiency, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, increase sanitation management, and reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity. - SOLARCYCLE Raises $30M to Scale Advanced Recycling for the Solar Industry In order to meet the increasing demand for new solar panel production, SOLARCYCLE has developed proprietary technology that can cost-effectively return more than 95% of all the valuable materials, like aluminum, glass, copper, silver, and silicon, back into the solar value chain to help create a sustainable and scalable solar industry.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tony Gonsolin took a no-hit try into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 11th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3 Friday night.
Gonsolin (14-1) tied Atlanta’s Kyle Wright for the NL wins lead. The Dodgers, with the best record in the majors, broke open the game on Trayce Thompson’s three-run homer in the eighth.
“Tony was good,” manager Dave Roberts said. “I think it helped that this was a very aggressive ballclub. They were aggressive in the zone."
“I thought in the sixth or seventh inning he hit a wall. The slider started to get up there and he couldn’t get the split to have the depth. I felt he had enough," he said.
Gonsolin did not allow a baserunner until issuing a one-out walk to Kyle Isbel in the sixth, when the game was still scoreless. He didn’t give up a hit until Vinnie Pasquantino’s one-out single in the seventh.
Overall, Gonsolin permitted two hits in 6 2/3 innings.
“It was pretty solid,” Gonsolin said. “I felt like I was throwing a lot of strikes early with everything, which was nice to see. They were swinging a lot, so I kept the pitch count down. I got some soft contact and the guys made some good plays.”
Josh Staumont (3-2) lost in relief, allowing five runs on four hits and a walk, without recording an out.
Royals starter Daniel Lynch gave up just two hits in five scoreless innings. A high pitch count was his undoing as he threw 105 and walked four.
Lynch escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the fifth when he got Trea Turner to foul out, struck out Freddie Freeman and retired Will Smith on a flyball.
The Dodgers scored five times in the seventh after loading the bases with no outs on singles by pinch-hitter Gavin Lux and Thompson and a walk to Mookie Betts. Turner hit a two-run single, Freeman followed with an RBI double, and a wild pitch and Justin Turner’s sacrifice fly made it 5-0.
“I just felt with those guys there was no panic. Two innings later to have that same situation with those hitters, that’s an easy bet to take. Trea came through and opened up the floodgates," he said.
Trea Turner was relieved to have made amends.
“It felt good,” he said. “The first one was a little frustrating because I felt like I had a pretty good at-bat (in the fifth). I just kept fouling pitches off, but I couldn’t move one forward."
“It was nice to come through a couple of innings later and get the job done," he said.
Michael A. Taylor doubled home a run in the Kansas City seventh. Salvador Perez added a two-run homer in the eighth.
TRANSACTIONS
Dodgers C Austin Barnes was placed on the family emergency list. ... C Tony Wolters was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City. ... INF Rylan Bannon was designated for assignment.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Dodgers 3B Max Muncy and DH Justin Turner switched prior to Friday’s game, because Muncy was hit in the right hand by a one-hopper that resulted in an infield single and came out of Wednesday’s game. Muncy still hit seventh in the lineup but didn’t play in the field. … LHP Clayton Kershaw, who has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 5 with lower back pain, played catch Thursday in Los Angeles and will continue to play catch each day in Kansas City. He got an epidural soon after the injury, and he said Friday that his back is feeling better. He said he doesn’t have a set time to return, but “we’ll definitely have enough time before October.”
UP NEXT
The teams continue the three-game series Saturday evening. The Dodgers will start LHP Andrew Heaney (1-0, 0.64 ERA), while the Royals will hand the ball to RHP Brad Keller (6-12, 4.45 ERA).
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(The Hill) – President Biden’s statement this week that it “remains to be seen” if he’ll run for reelection has prompted more Democratic chatter about whether they’ll have a different candidate for the White House in 2024.
If Biden doesn’t run again, a number of Democrats are expected to wade into the presidential waters. But even Vice President Harris isn’t seen as a definitive leading contender in such a situation, Democrats acknowledge privately.
“There’s not one clear candidate and there’s not a rising star,” said one top Democratic donor.
Here’s who is generating the most talk and the most confidence.
Kamala Harris
While Harris, 57, has seen her own approval ratings fall at times during an up-and-down tenure as vice president, she remains the top non-Biden possibility for 2024.
Strategists say it would be difficult to convince Black women — who helped catapult Biden to the White House — to vote for anyone else as the party’s standard-bearer.
And as one strategist pointed out, “No one is going to win the nomination without winning in the South.”
While Harris had a rocky start during the first year of the administration, generating headlines for both gaffes and a string of staff departures, she has settled into the role.
She has also made women’s rights one of her issues out on the trail, an issue that can only help her political prospects with the Democratic base as the Supreme Court decision overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights continues to reverberate.
Pete Buttigieg
The Transportation secretary has been a popular figure in the Democratic Party since his 2020 presidential run, when he surprised the base with his come-out-of-nowhere ascent.
Buttigieg’s current role has sent him around the country to boast about popular infrastructure projects —something that can only help him down the road.
Just last month, Buttigieg, 40, appeared in the swing states of Florida, New Hampshire, Nevada and Ohio. Buttigieg’s stature with voters could have taken a beating with the railway strike earlier this month but after Biden’s late-hour intervention, it never amounted, solidifying his standing with Democratic voters.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
The two Biden administration fixtures are the top two non-Biden Democrats on our list.
The most likely alternatives after them are two governors.
The first is Michigan’s governor, who came closer than many realize to being Biden’s pick for vice president.
Now Whitmer, 51, is catching the eyes of Democrats as she runs for reelection.
This week, she opened up a 16-point lead over her Republican opponent Tudor Dixon in a Detroit Free Press poll.
Whitmer has made it a point to lean in on abortion rights, in particular. At a recent event she highlighted her role in the fight.
“The only reason Michigan continues to be pro-choice state is because of my veto and my lawsuit,” she said, according to CNN. The remarks refer to a lawsuit Whitmer filed to prevent a Michigan abortion ban from happening.
She often points out she filed the lawsuit even before Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in June, a move that will surely appeal to the base in the coming years.
Gov. Gavin Newsom
At a time when Democrats have been craving a leader who would get in the faces of Republicans, Newsom, the California governor, appeared to do battle.
Newsom, 54, made headlines in July when he took the fight directly to Ron DeSantis (R), running an ad in the Sunshine State blasting the Florida governor and the conservative culture there.
“Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it harder to vote, restricting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors,” he said in the spot, which ran on Fox News programming throughout the state.
Earlier this month, he continued his aggressive stance by paying for billboards in some conservative states including Mississippi, Texas, Indiana and Oklahoma. His message? That abortion is still legal in California.
“He has still got a lot to prove but he has certainly made Democrats pay attention,” one strategist said.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)
The one-time presidential hopeful has made it clear she has one race on her mind in 2024: her own reelection to the Senate.
But Democrats say there would be a place for her if Biden decides not to run again.
Warren, 73, has continued to be a top advocate on Capitol Hill for issues important to Democrats including climate change, abortion rights and gun safety.
But when she’s asked about the next presidential election, she consistently punts.
“We’ve got to stop the catnip about 2024,” she told Axios this summer. “If we start getting tangled up on 2024, and fail to pay attention to business in 2022, that is not only going to hurt us in 2022. It is going to bite us on the rear end in 2024.”
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)
It’s tough for some Democrats to see the senator from Vermont launching another presidential campaign.
After all, he is 81 years old and — if elected — would be nearing 90 by the end of his term.
But Sanders has become such a staple of the Democratic Party since his first White House bid in 2016 that it’s hard to rule out a run. And if he did compete, he’d definitely have support.
Whenever there’s a debate that matters to the base — on student loans or climate change — he’s at the heart of it, one strategist pointed out.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.)
Almost no one in the Democratic Party has had the meteoric rise of “AOC,” as she’s known.
And while most strategists doubt that the congresswoman from New York will run for president just yet, her name is constantly bandied about when Democrats complain that their bench is weak.
The number one question strategists ask when they talk about her is whether she’ll even be of age to run for the highest office in the land. The answer is just barely: she turns 35 a month before the 2024 election.
Besides her age, another question that would undoubtedly come up is whether Ocasio-Cortez’s politics are too liberal to win a Democratic primary or general election.
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By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Miami used team defense to smother Atlanta’s Trae Young and then leaned on Jimmy Butler to take the scoring lead.
Butler scored 13 of his 36 points in a dominant second quarter and the Heat beat the Hawks 110-86 while again shutting down Young on Sunday night to take a 3-1 series lead.
Miami can wrap up the first-round series in Game 5 on Tuesday night in Miami.
Miami ended Atlanta’s six-game home winning streak despite playing without point guard Kyle Lowry, who was held out with a left hamstring strain. Butler said some of his motivation to take the scoring lead was the need to fill the void left by Lowry’s injury.
“Everybody is in my ear about staying aggressing, taking more shots,” Butler said. “Tonight was a good one. We’ve got another one we’ve got to get.”
Butler overcame a slow start. He made only 1 of 7 shots before hitting his final five shots of the first half to lead the turnaround.
Miami outscored Atlanta 30-15 in the second period, holding the Hawks to a season scoring low for the period.
Butler had 10 rebounds, four assists and blocked a shot.
Young scored only nine points with five assists and five turnovers as he was shut down by Miami’s defense for the second time in four games. Young was held to eight points in Miami’s 115-91 Game 1 win.
“They’re doing a great job of showing help and not letting me get to the paint,” Young said. “You’ve got to give them credit. We’ve got to do a better job of figuring out how to get open looks so I can create for my teammates and myself, too.”
Miami outscored Atlanta 47-26 in the paint.
“They basically kept us on the perimeter,” said Hawks coach Nate McMillan.
De’Andre Hunter led the Hawks with 24 points.
Gabe Vincent had 11 points while sinking three 3-pointers in his fill-in start for Lowry, who strained his hamstring in the third quarter Friday night in a 111-110 loss to the Hawks. Lowry’s status for Game 5 is not known.
Vincent also led the defensive effort against Young.
The Hawks led 37-29 before Miami took control with a 15-0 run in the second period.
A key in the Heat’s surge came on a Butler steal from Collins, who fouled as Butler scored and then made the free throw. It was Collins’ third foul.
The 15-0 run, capped by Vincent’s 3-pointer, left Miami with a 44-37 lead. The Heat were not through, closing the half with an 11-0 run for a 55-41 lead at the break.
Butler drove through the Atlanta defense for two late baskets in the half after Collins left the game with four fouls with 1:54 remaining. Collins, who scored 11 points, finished with five fouls.
Miami led 98-74 when McMillan pulled out Young and his other starters.
TIP-INS
Heat: P.J. Tucker had 14 points and eight rebounds. Tucker was called for a technical foul when tensions rose after he was fouled by Onyeka Onkongwu late in the third quarter. … Bam Adebayo also had 14 points and eight rebounds.
Hawks: C Clint Capela started after missing the first three games of the series with a right knee hyperextension. Capela had five rebounds and his only two points in his first 8 minutes. He finished with seven rebounds. … The Hawks made only 5 of 11 free throws in the first half and 11 of 20 overall.
INJURY SCARE
Young went to the floor in pain midway through the opening period after Vincent stepped on his left foot. Young winced and was slow to rise to his feet but remained in the game.
“It’s a little sore,” Young said after the game. “I definitely rolled it a little bit.”
OLADIPO READY WHEN CALLED
Victor Oladipo played 23 minutes, scoring six points with eight rebounds and four assists in his first appearance of the playoff series for Miami.
“I really admire him for his fortitude,” said Miami coach Erik Spoelstra.
It was Oladipo’s first action since scoring 40 points with 10 rebounds and seven assists on April 10 against Orlando in the Heat’s final regular season game.
“I was ready regardless,” Oladipo said when asked if he was told before the game he would see playing time. “Nobody has to tell me anything.”
UP NEXT
Miami will try to extend its three-game home winning streak over Atlanta, including the first two games of the series, in Game 5. Overall, the Heat are 5-2 at home against the Hawks this season.
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The unfortunate thing, about high expectations, is that it’s a lot easier to become disappointed.
When the Washington football team started its season off with a 4-0 homestand, the ante was upped. The Huskies, who had previously been viewed as a middle-of-the-road Pac-12 team, began receiving all kinds of external attention and heightened expectations.
Los Angeles is a city for dreamers. And when UW traveled to Pasadena for Friday night’s matchup with UCLA, it did so with significant dreams intact. The Huskies had become a favorite to win the conference, and even a trendy pick to make a push at the College Football Playoff.
Given that first-year head coach Kalen DeBoer was yet to lose a game at Washington, and junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was forging his name into Heisman trophy odds sheets, there was no reason not to dream big.
Unfortunately, a 40-32 loss in the Rose Bowl, in which the defense was regularly exploited, and the Huskies fell into a 24-point deficit, was a rude awakening.
“There’s a team that’s hurting in there, because they expect to win,” DeBoer said postgame. “They came out at halftime with a genuine belief that we can go win the football game – I really thought that you saw us believe that to the very end.”
To the team’s credit, they backed their expectations of a comeback win by playing like they could pull it off in the fourth quarter. Two late touchdowns brought it back to a one-score game, and fans who had preemptively switched off the game to begin their Mariners celebration reached back for their remotes.
But, alas, the UW defense couldn’t prevent UCLA from salting away the remainder of the game, as quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who produced four total touchdowns and 368 total yards, continued to have his way with the Huskies.
Washington’s sloppy play and mistakes played a part, sure, but at the end of the night, the Huskies had simply been outplayed, which was the most surprising part to a team that entered the game with the utmost confidence in themselves.
“It’s definitely a blindside,” senior safety Alex Cook said. “I felt like we had a really good practice, obviously we have a bunch of injuries, but as we all know, the standard never changes.”
The Huskies standard for themselves never changes, and has been unwavering since DeBoer took the job offer last November. For some of the outside expectations, however, the brakes may need to be pumped a bit.
Washington’s first four games-in which it won by an average of 25 points-was an unmistakably huge stretch to begin a new era for the program. At the same time, with the Huskies being propelled into national conversations, it gave fans quite the sweet tooth for success–and the sugar high crashed on Friday night.
The Huskies won’t be partying like it's 1991 in 2022. They probably won’t be partying like it’s 2016 with a College Football Playoff bid either. But it’s important to maintain perspective, and remember that under the previous regime, UW won just four games all of last season.
It’s reasonable, of course, to expect more than four wins per season at Washington. It would require an utter collapse (knock on wood) for that total to not be amassed this season, and then some. With winnable games ahead at Arizona State, against Arizona, and at Cal, a 7-1 record through two-thirds of the season isn’t out of the question.
UW was never going to win every game of DeBoer’s tenure. The first loss, and really every loss, for that matter, was bound to be sombering for fans. But while it may have taken some of the wind out of the Huskies’ sails, the boat is very much still afloat, even though new questions have rightfully been raised for the team.
The UCLA game most notably called into question Washington’s inexperienced pass defense, which could certainly use the return of sophomore cornerback Mishael Powell and junior safety Asa Turner. It brought into focus other questions as well, ones which will be answered, for better or worse, in the coming weeks.
Moving forward, though, the team’s expectations for themselves won’t look any different despite a mark in the loss column.
“We’re a team that expects to win, and we’re a team that puts in the work to be able to expect to win,” DeBoer said. “It’s gonna hurt, and I feel like there’s a lot of guys hurting, and a lot of guys owning up to the mistakes that they made. There’s nothing about losing that makes you feel good, but I know the quality and character that our team has based on the response that we had.”
Reach Sports Editor Ethan Kilbreath at sports@dailyuw.com. Twitter: @EthanArles
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Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Minn., admitted Sunday she is "worried" American taxpayer money may be flowing to terrorist groups, following a bombshell claim by Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko that he could not guarantee taxpayer dollars are not funding the Taliban.
"Well, I sincerely hope that our money is not flowing to terrorism," Dingell told "Fox News Sunday" host Shannon Bream. "I think the Pentagon's got to do a better job of showing us that that is not happening. But I am worried."
Dingell's statements come just a few days after Sopko testified to lawmakers on the House Oversight Committeer regarding the Biden administration's "unprecedented" lack of cooperation with his watchdog office.
"I've spent so much of my career trying to help the women in Afghanistan. And what is happening to them now makes me so devastated that we need to ensure that those dollars are going where they're intended to do in a way that we can get them there," Dingell said. "And I think we need to ask questions and get answers."
ISIS USING AFGHANISTAN AS STAGING GROUND FOR TERROR PLOTS AFTER US WITHDRAWAL: REPORT
During his testimony, Sopko warned that the Taliban is likely taking funds meant to assist the people of Afghanistan. The funds include billions of dollars meant for food aid, health care, agriculture, civil society and human rights.
"Unfortunately, as I sit here today, I cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer we are not currently funding the Taliban, nor can I assure you that the Taliban are not diverting the money we are sending from the intended recipients, which are the poor Afghan people," Sopko said during his opening remarks.
The inspector general specifically called on lawmakers to end "obfuscation and delay" by the State Department in turning over information that would allow him to conduct full oversight over the more than $8 billion in U.S. funding made available to the Afghan people since President Biden withdrew military forces from the country in 2021.
AFGHAN WAR VETS SOUND ALARM ON US TAX DOLLARS POSSIBLY FUNDING TALIBAN: TERROR CAMPS AT 'PRE-9/11 LEVELS'
A SIGAR report released prior to Sopko's testimony detailed the "serious risks" posed to U.S.-funded programs in Afghanistan, of which Sopko identified Taliban interference with the United Nations and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) as the top concern for oversight entities.
According to the report, the Taliban accesses international funds by levying customs charges on imports and taxes and fees on NGOs. The report also details how rampant corruption and interference from the Taliban have gravely undermined the official U.S. policy of continuing to support the Afghan people.
Fox News' Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dem-rep-dingell-admits-she-is-worried-american-money-is-flowing-to-terrorism-we-need/article_e03a7755-6196-5622-8d9b-333f3f08e082.html | 2023-04-23 20:09:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/dem-rep-dingell-admits-she-is-worried-american-money-is-flowing-to-terrorism-we-need/article_e03a7755-6196-5622-8d9b-333f3f08e082.html |
Homeowner finds naked man in basement, court docs say
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – A man in Cincinnati is facing charges after he was accused of sneaking into a neighbor’s basement naked, looking for clothes.
According to WXIX, homeowners told police they heard noises coming from the basement while they were on the first floor of their house.
An affidavit says the man identified himself as “Tommy” when they asked who was there.
Witnesses told police Thomas Byers, 40, went into the garage and made his way to the basement. He was allegedly naked and asking for clothing.
“Then he said, ‘I’m not a pervert. Please don’t call the police,’” the homeowner explained. “And then he asked for some clothes.”
They recognized Byers as one of their neighbors and went to get him some clothing. When they returned, Byers was already dressed and holding a garbage bag full of clothes the family had planned to donate to Goodwill.
Byers left through the back door, and the homeowners called the police to report what happened.
According to Hamilton County court records, Byers was charged with trespassing.
The homeowners are shocked by what happened and said it’s something they never would have expected to happen in their neighborhood.
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Clouds will be on the increase Tuesday evening ahead of a small system that will kick off some showers and thunderstorms across North Iowa and southern Minnesota after Midnight. No severe weather is expected, but some heavy downpours will be possible, especially near and east of Highway 63. The area with the greatest chance for rain is along and south of I-90, and some areas will pick up over 0.25". This rain is expected to gradually clear out early Wednesday morning, allowing some sunshine through the day.
Scattered showers and storms developing Tuesday Night
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The Philadelphia Phillies’ long wait for a home playoff game ends Friday when they play host to the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.
It will be the Phillies’ first home playoff game since 2011 when they ultimately fell in five games in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals. It will also be their first game back at home since Sept. 25.
The Phillies split the first two games of the current NLDS on the road against the defending World Series champion Braves. Their 7-6 victory in Game 1 was followed by a 3-0 defeat Wednesday.
Getting back to something of a regular routine has been welcomed. Philadelphia played its final 10 regular-season games on the road, swept the Cardinals in two consecutive games during the NL wild-card round in St. Louis and then traveled to Atlanta for two games.
“It feels great (to be home); I don’t think I’ve done laundry in a month,” Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh said. “Just kidding. Feels good to be back and playing in front of our crowd.”
The Phillies will hand the ball to Aaron Nola (1-0, 0.00 ERA postseason; 11-13, 3.25 ERA regular season). The right-hander was spectacular in his postseason debut against the Cardinals, tossing 6 2/3 scoreless innings on four hits.
“We can’t wait for it,” Nola said of Game 3. “It’s going to be electric. It’s something special.”
The Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber, who led the NL with 46 home runs, has struggled mightily in the playoffs in an 0-for-16 slump with eight strikeouts. Rhys Hoskins, who misplayed a grounder by Matt Olson which led to Atlanta’s go-ahead run in Game 2, is 1-for-18 with six strikeouts.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Schwarber and Hoskins will continue to bat Nos. 1 and 2 in the lineup.
“I’ve just got to be able to make the adjustments and go from there, put in a good day’s work and be ready to go here on Friday,” Schwarber said.
The Braves shook off a rain delay of nearly three hours in Game 2 and dazzled on defense. Now they’ll look to take a 2-1 series lead on the road.
“I’ve been in Philly when it’s crazy,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. “When I was a third-base coach, every game we played there was nuts. It’s going to be, I guess, the so-called hostile environment.”
Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley each made a stellar catch while tracking down popups over their heads, starter Kyle Wright dominated over six innings and the Braves pushed across just enough offense to propel them to the Game 2 victory.
Most importantly, they survived a major scare to Ronald Acuna Jr. He was hit by a Zack Wheeler fastball on the right elbow in the sixth inning but stayed in the game. Snitker said that there was no structural damage following a lengthy examination.
Snitker had no update Thursday but said of his outfielder, “I’m sure he’s fine.” Acuna is expected to be back in the starting lineup for Game 3.
With or without any of their standout players, the Braves have proven that they don’t wilt under Snitker’s guidance.
“I think we just never lose that faith,” Acuna Jr. said. “We never lose that energy. We maintain that focus, and we know that we got to play to 27 outs, and we feel like you know, if there haven’t been 27 outs, we still have a chance.”
Said Snitker: “They don’t get caught up in the moment. They keep a slow heartbeat and stay in the moment.”
Rookie right-hander Spencer Strider was named the Braves’ starting pitcher on Friday morning.
Strider (2022 postseason debut; 11-5, 2.67 ERA) hasn’t pitched in a game since Sept. 18 due to an oblique issue.
Prior to the injury, Strider became the first pitcher in major league history to strike out more than 200 batters while allowing fewer than 100 hits.
Strider is 4-0 with a 1.27 ERA in four career appearances (three starts) versus Philadelphia.
–Field Level Media | https://www.kark.com/mlb/phillies-anxious-to-put-braves-in-hostile-envoronment/ | 2022-10-14 14:57:33 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/mlb/phillies-anxious-to-put-braves-in-hostile-envoronment/ |
SAN FRANCISCO -- Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was "violently assaulted" by someone who broke into his San Francisco home early Friday, according to her spokesperson.
The suspect is in custody, her spokesperson, Drew Hammill, said in a statement.
Paul Pelosi is in the hospital and "is expected to make a full recovery," Hammill said.
Nancy Pelosi was not in San Francisco at the time, Hammill said.
The motive is under investigation, he said.
"The Speaker and her family are grateful to the first responders and medical professionals involved, and request privacy at this time," Hammill added.
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It took awhile, but Brad Keller finally put it all together.
The Kansas City Royals right-hander threw seven shutout innings, allowing just one hit and three walks, as the Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 2-0 on June 18 in Oakland.
The Royals will host the A’s on Saturday in the second game of a three-game series, and Keller will look for an encore.
Keller (2-8, 4.30 ERA) will oppose A’s lefty Jared Koenig (1-2, 6.59), who was just as good as Keller in his last start against the Royals on Sunday. Saturday’s game will be a chance for Keller and Koenig to prove their most recent outings were not flukes.
The Royals will go for their third straight series win as they took the opening game of the series 3-1 Friday night. Edward Olivares hit a pair of home runs in his first game since going on the injured list on May 9. Zack Greinke also returned from the injured list and allowed just one run on three hits in six innings to pick up his first win of the season.
Keller’s win-loss record is deceiving. His ERA has not been above 4.74 all season, and his most recent start was his seventh quality start among his 13 this season. The Royals have scored four runs or less in six of his eight losses.
But against the A’s, he was as good as he’s been in a couple of seasons. He didn’t allow a hit until there were two outs in the sixth inning.
“I didn’t even notice it was happening until going out there for that inning,” Keller said of his blooming no-hitter. “I didn’t put too much thought into it. I was just trying to get deep in the ballgame, keep putting up zeros. Their starter (Cole Irvin) was putting up zeros, so just try to match him as much as I could.”
Keller’s big game was because of trust, manager Mike Matheny said.
“He’s trusting the movement,” Matheny said. “We talk about that a lot, making quality pitches, and not throwing it in the heart of the plate. It’s using the movement he had, both ways. Changeup was good, hard and late. Slider was swing and miss. Kept the ball on the ground and let guys make plays for him.”
The win was Keller’s first against Oakland, improving his record to 1-1 with a 4.61 ERA in three starts.
The day after Keller’s outing, Koenig earned his first major-league win with 5 2/3 scoreless innings, helping the A’s avoid a three-game sweep. Koenig allowed two hits and four walks.
“It’s special to do it on Father’s Day,” said Koenig, a 28-year-old rookie who grew up just 75 miles south of Oakland in Aptos, Calif. His father, Greg, was in attendance.
“I’m happy he was able to be here. I’m sure he was nervous as can be, too. He’s a nervous wreck when it comes to that. It’s awesome to have that support and be able to (get my first win) today of all days.”
He used a five-pitch mix that resulted in plenty of weak contact by Royals hitters. The average exit velocity of the 20 balls Kansas City put in play against Koenig was just 86.2 mph.
“His stuff (Sunday) was exactly who he’s been described as,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “His sinker, he used a lot today. Pitching into the zone with the sinker and getting early-contact outs.”
–Field Level Media | https://www.fox16.com/mlb/a-repeat-performance-would-suit-as-royals-pitchers/ | 2022-06-25 22:18:08 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/mlb/a-repeat-performance-would-suit-as-royals-pitchers/ |
Matthew McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Academy Award–winning actor Matthew McConaughey took center stage at the White House briefing Tuesday to call on Congress to “reach a higher ground” and pass gun control legislation in honor of the children and teachers killed in last month’s shooting rampage at an elementary school in his home town of Uvalde, Texas.
In a highly personal 22-minute speech, McConaughey offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives without infringing on Second Amendment rights.
McConaughey used his star power to make an argument for legislation in a fashion that the Biden administration has not been able to, offering a clear connection to the small Texas town and offering vivid detail on the sheer loss of the 19 children and two teachers in the second worst mass school shooting in U.S. history.
“We want secure and safe schools and we want gun laws that won’t make it so easy for the bad guys to get the damn guns,” McConaughey said.
McConaughey, who earlier this year considered a run for governor in Texas before taking a pass, met briefly with President Joe Biden before addressing the White House press corps from the James Brady briefing room.
McConaughey, who declined to take questions, spoke of learning to become a responsible gun owner as a youngster in Uvalde. He said he and his wife drove back to Uvalde on the day after the shooting and spent time with the families of some of the victims and others directly impacted by the rampage.
He said every parent he spoke to expressed that “they want their children’s dreams to live on.”
“They want to make their loss of life matter,” McConaughey said.
He related the personal stories of a number of the victims, displaying the artwork of one girl and the trademark green tennis shoes worn by another.
McConaughey acknowledged that gun legislation would not end mass shootings but suggested that steps can be taken to lessen the chances of such tragedies happening so frequently.
“We need to invest in mental healthcare. We need safer schools. We need to restrain sensationalized media coverage. We need to restore our family values. We need to restore our American values and we need responsible gun ownership,” McConaughey said.
“Is this a cure all? Hell no, but people are hurting.”
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Turtle recovering after being hit by a car while ‘looking for love’ during mating season
BOYCE, Va. (Gray News) – A snapping turtle’s shell was broken while likely on the hunt for love, and employees at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center are helping it put back the pieces.
According to the center, many turtle species are mating this time of year and crossing roads to find potential partners, often getting hit in the process.
A Good Samaritan saw this turtle on the road and brought it in for care, the center said in a post on Facebook.
The turtle suffered severe fractures to the upper portion of its shell. According to the center, the body cavity could be seen, but there was no penetration.
“Given the large portion of missing bone, the prognosis is guarded, but we are doing everything possible to get this turtle healed up and hopefully back out later this year,” the center wrote in the post.
If you find an uninjured turtle near the road and are in a safe position to stop, only move it across the road and in the direction it was headed.
“Never move a turtle to a ‘better location,’ like a pond, lake or area away from a highway. They know where they want to be,” the center explained.
The wildlife center also said to never lift a turtle by the tail because it could cause permanent spinal damage, and to never make them bite a stick or other object as it could damage or break its jaw.
Lift the turtle from the hind end to scoot it safely across the road.
“Never put your hands near the face of ANY turtle as ALL turtles are capable of biting,” the center warned.
If you spot an injured turtle, call your closest wildlife rehabilitator for help.
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Shake Shack's Bourbon bacon cheddar burger is the worst of the worst
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Physicians Committee, a nonprofit of 17,000 doctors, has reviewed recently released summer fast-food items and is urging consumers to avoid the five least healthy menu items or, the "Five Fatty Fast-Food Flops" of 2022. They are:
"Putting new twists on old high-fat, high-cholesterol, and high-sodium foods as part of a 'new' summer menu has become an annual marketing ploy for fast-food outlets," says Karen Smith, RDN, CDCES, of the Physicians Committee. "Summer 2022 is no different, and consumers deserve to know the truth about these items' poor nutritional content."
"The Shake Shack Bourbon Bacon Double Cheddar Burger, for example, has a heart-stopping 205 milligrams of cholesterol and 63 grams of total fat, more than a third of which is saturated fat," she adds. "That is essentially double the amount of saturated fat the American Heart Association suggests adults consumer each day."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 42% of U.S. adults are now obese. A study published in the journal Circulation found that people who eat fast food once a week increase their risk of dying from heart disease by 20%. Two to three fast-food meals a week increase the risk of premature death by 50%. Four or more fast-food meals a week increase the risk of dying from heart disease by nearly 80%.
Despite this health crisis, fast-food restaurants continue to introduce foods that are exceedingly unhealthful. Among several items added for summer 2022, the Physicians Committee suggests that consumers avoid the "Five Fatty Fast-Food Flops," designated as such because of the exorbitant amounts of cholesterol, fat, calories, and sodium per item.
Studies show that a plant-based diet can help people prevent and even reverse diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure, among other conditions. To that end, consumption of meat and dairy products has been declining for years, and consumers are embracing meat alternatives.
"There are plenty of healthful menu options available, including at some quick-serve restaurants, like the Veggie Delite at Subway and a bean, rice, and veggie bowl at Chipotle," Smith says.
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MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) _ Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $331.3 million.
The Medford, Oregon-based company said it had profit of $11.60 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $12.18 per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $12.22 per share.
The auto dealership chain posted revenue of $7.24 billion in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $7.51 billion.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who served on the now-defunct Jan. 6 committee that referred former President Trump for criminal charges, said on Wednesday that nailing the former president on his various alleged crimes “would not be that satisfying.”
“We’re talking about a pathetic, old man, a coward,” Raskin told Andy Slavitt, a former official in the Obama and Biden administrations, in an interview for Slavitt’s podcast. “And so, even if he were to get his comeuppance in court finally in his late 70s or 80s, what would it really mean?”
“What we need to do is to figure out how to stop all of the Donald Trumps in the future and these horrific movements and forces he’s unleashed against us as a democracy,” Raskin added.
The Jan. 6 committee, which officially dissolved with the beginning of the 118th Congress on Tuesday, recommended in its final public meeting last month that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate Trump for inciting an insurrection, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to make a false statement and obstruction of an official proceeding.
While the Justice Department does not have to take up referrals from congressional committees, Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) said he was “convinced” that the agency would eventually charge Trump.
The DOJ currently has two investigations connected to the former president being led by special counsel Jack Smith, including its probes into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot and the classified documents recovered from Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, May 5, 2023
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National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
508 PM CDT Fri May 5 2023
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COOKE COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 515 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However, a
severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for western Cooke
County until 545 PM.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
north central Texas.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WISE COUNTY WILL
limits. Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However
gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
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Man charged after guns, meth, and cocaine found in vehicle after pursuit in Milam County
CAMERON, Texas (KWTX) - Francisco Alzalde Saucedo, 29, of Rosebud, Texas, is facing a slew of charges, including seven counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, evading arrest or detention in a motor vehicle, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance after a pursuit involving police in Milam County.
At about 2 p.m. on Nov. 25, police in Cameron pulled over the driver of a blue Ford Focus in the area of Colfax and 4th Street because the vehicle had an obscured license plate, authorities said.
As police officers approached the Focus, the driver decided to start the car and take off, police said.
The suspect allegedly led the officers on a pursuit west on U.S. Highway 190, and drove into Buckholts, where he abandoned the vehicle and attempted to run away.
The suspect, later identified as Saucedo, was corralled and arrested thanks to the help of a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper.
A search of the Ford Focus, police said, turned up three handguns, four AR-style pistols, cash, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
While in custody, Saucedo allegedly failed to identify himself. Police said he has previous criminal convictions and online jail records show Saucedo is being held on an immigration detainer, meaning Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will take him into custody if he makes bail.
Saucedo’s bonds total $355,000, online jail records show.
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Commitment to doing good for people and planet will live on after planned separation into Kellanova, WK Kellogg Co
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than a century ago, W.K. Kellogg, the founder of Kellogg Company, started his business with the belief that part of running a good business was doing good for society. Today, that belief lives on with our Kellogg's Better Days® Promise strategy, which has created #BetterDays for more than 1.8 billion people since 2015.
In 2022, the company evolved its ESG strategy to further focus on the four critical issues on which it can have the biggest impact. By addressing the intersection of wellbeing, hunger, sustainability, and equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) to advance sustainable and equitable access to food, Kellogg's Better Days® Promise aims to create better days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030.
Between 2015 and the end of 2022, Kellogg is proud to have made significant strides toward achieving its commitments, including:
- 989+ million people nourished by offering delicious, accessible foods that deliver nutrients of need
- 252+ million people facing hunger fed through food donations
- 5+ million kids reached through feeding programs
- 33% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions
- 40.3% of electricity used in 2022 was from renewable sources
- 76% of packaging is recyclable at scale (in 2021)
- 45.7% of all manager roles and above globally filled by women. In addition, Kellogg Europe achieved its goal of having 50% male and female representation in all manager roles and above—three years ahead of schedule.
- 22.7% of all manager roles and above in the U.S. were filled by underrepresented talent
- 130,000+ hours volunteered in our communities
- 1 billion people engaged in advocating for sustainable and equitable access to food
Take a deeper dive into our commitments and progress: https://betterdays.kelloggcompany.com/current-progress
"Kellogg's Better Days® Promise is well entrenched in our business and culture and is central to our company's growth. It demonstrates to our employees, consumers, customers, investors and others that Kellogg cares about the communities in which we live and operate," said Kellogg Company Chairman and CEO Steve Cahillane. "The commitment to doing good will carry on as we take the next bold steps in our journey as a company. Whether at Kellanova or WK Kellogg Co, we will continue building on the powerful legacy of Mr. Kellogg and creating a place at the table for everyone."
Kellogg Company plans to separate into two independent companies, a global snacking business to be named Kellanova and a North American cereal business to be named WK Kellogg Co, by the end of 2023. Each of the future companies will report on their respective environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and progress separately.
About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2022 were over $15.3 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's Better Days® Promise ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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Be the very best this Pokemon Go Adventure Week
The Pokemon Go Adventure Week event is back, and with it comes a huge list of things to do and Pokemon to catch. You don’t have much time though. The event has already started as of 10 a.m. in your local time, July 27, and it ends at 8 p.m. in your local time this Wednesday, Aug. 2. Since the clock is ticking, it’s imperative you understand what you can and need to do so you can achieve your goals by Adventure Week’s end.
What is Pokemon Go Adventure Week?
Adventure Week first started six years ago, in May of 2017. It’s reoccurred almost every year since, except for when the COVID-19 pandemic saw the event shuttered in 2020 and 2021. It typically happens at the end of May or the beginning of June. This week’s event, taking place from July 27 to Aug. 2, is taking place on the latest dates it’s ever happened.
The main focus of the event is on capturing rock-type Pokemon, including new Pokemon and new forms of older Pokemon that release into the game at the start of the event. There are also eggs to hatch, raid bosses to defeat and Field Research tasks to complete, all focusing on rock-type Pokemon.
Pokemon Go Adventure Week bonuses
All players get access to three minor bonuses.
- Double experience for spinning PokeStops.
- Five-times experience for spinning each PokeStop for the first time.
- Double speed hatching times for eggs in incubators.
- Polar lights may appear in the sky.
Adventure Week Pokemon
Certain Pokemon have their appearance rates increased during Adventure Week, both in general and from the use of incense or lure modules. These Pokemon are Omanyte, Kabuto, Aerodactyl, Lileep, Anorith, Cranidos, Shieldon, Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt and Amaura.
Additionally, eggs that have a 7-kilometer hatching distance have a chance to hatch Tirtouga, Archen, Tyrunt and Amaura.
Lastly, shiny versions of Tyrunt, Tyrantrum, Amaura and Aurorus have been added to the game in celebration of Adventure Week.
Adventure Week PokeStop Showcase and raid bosses
All players can enter Tyrunts and Amaura at certain PokeStops for the chance to win items, stardust and experience. For raids, the five-star boss is Regidrago and the mega raid boss is Mega Tyranitar. This is Mega Tyranitar’s debut in the game, and you also have a chance to catch a shiny version of it.
Adventure Week collection challenges
Adventure week sees four collection challenges to complete requiring you to collect certain Pokemon. Each challenge rewards either 1,000 or 2,000 stardust and the chance to catch either a Tyrunt or an Amaura.
- Dome and Helix challenge Pokemon: Kabuto, Kabutops, Omanyte and Omastar.
- Root and Claw challenge Pokemon: Anorith, Armaldo, Lileep and Cradily.
- Skull and Armor challenge Pokemon: Shieldon, Bastiodon, Cranidos and Rampardos.
- Cover and Plume challenge Pokemon: Archen, Archeops, Tirtouga and Carracosta.
Adventure Week Field Research
All players have the chance to complete a series of Field Research tasks for various rewards.
- Tasks: Catch 65 rock-type Pokemon, spin 40 PokeStops or gyms, hatch six eggs and walk 9 kilometers.
- Rewards: The chance to catch four Tyrunts, four Amaura, Cradily, Kabutops, Omastar and Armaldo.
Adventure Week Timed Research
All players have the chance to complete a five-step series of tasks for many rewards. There are two branches of this series, and players can only complete one. Each branch has different tasks to complete, but the rewards for either branch are identical.
- First step task: This is the same and must be completed before you can choose a branch. All you need to do is catch three Pokemon.
- Sightseeing Adventure branch tasks: Spin five PokeStops, walk 6 kilometers, catch 10 Pokemon, catch another 15 rock-type Pokemon, use five berries to help catch Pokemon and hatch two eggs.
- Studious Adventure branch tasks: Send three gifts to friends, walk 6 km, catch four different species of Pokemon, catch another seven different species of rock-type Pokemon, transfer seven Pokemon and complete eight Field Research tasks.
- Rewards: 3,500 stardust, 12,000 experience and a chance to catch a Roggenrola, Drilbur, Geodude, Alolan Geodude, two Amaura, Nosepass, Dwebble, two Tyrunt, Diglett and an Alolan Diglett.
There’s also an additional Timed Research chain that requires you to buy the Adventure Week Timed Research Ticket. This costs $2.
- Tasks: All you have to do is walk, but you have to walk a total of 30 km.
- Rewards: two incubators, a Super incubator and the chance to catch five Tyrunts and five Amaura.
Best Pokemon Go Adventure Week items
When you set out on your Adventure Week walks, you can’t go without some gear. This backpack is a great way to keep water and other essentials on hand.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Vivid Voltage Booster Pack Box
This box includes 36 individual booster packs, each containing 10 random cards for a total of 360 new cards. There are 185 unique cards in the set you might pull, including six V-Max cards.
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Pokemon Violet is one of the two most recent entries in the mainline Pokemon series, with the other being Pokemon Scarlet. They’re both for Nintendo Switch and great ways to relax after your Adventure Week walks.
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Pokemon Battle Figure Eight-Pack
If you have a sibling or a child that loves Pokemon but is too young for a smartphone to play Pokemon Go, this set of figures is a great way to let them join you in the spirit of Adventure Week.
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Best Pokemon Go Adventure Week gear
The number one piece of gear you need on walks while the whole world is setting new records for high temperatures is water. This bottle is insulated to stay cold for hours and comes in many sizes and colors.
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When out and about, searching high and low for rare Pokemon with your eyes glued to your phone, it’s easy to get into accidents. Keep this kit in your pack, just in case.
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Repel Umbrella Travel Umbrella
The worst thing in the world is finding yourself caught in a sudden downpour. Not only is it uncomfortable, it’s also a good way to ruin your phone. This umbrella folds down itty bitty, for an easy stash in your bag.
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If you typically take your walks during the day, a great way to stay comfortable is by wearing sunglasses. These stylish glasses come in three designs and are nonpolarized so you can still clearly see your phone.
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If you typically take your walks at night and around neighborhoods or roads, it’s integral to wear proper reflective safety gear. This vest uses glass beads that practically glow in any kind of light.
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- Tournament creates historic opportunity for amateurs to compete against pros and capture largest prize pool ever for women's-only Apex Legends event
- Galaxy Racer and EA share a commitment to ending the immense gender disparity in the gaming world
LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The participants in Galaxy Racer's HER Galaxy $100K Apex Legends Open are locked in, setting the stage for three months of intense team competition for the largest-ever prize pool in a women's-only Apex Legends Event.
As part of its HER Galaxy Tournament Series, Galaxy Racer, the global transmedia platform, is hosting the HER Galaxy $100K Apex Legends Open with support from Electronic Arts (EA). HER Galaxy is an initiative from Galaxy Racer dedicated to giving women gamers access to massive prize pool competition, sponsorships, talent management and a supportive network to pave a path towards a professional career.
The HER Galaxy $100K Apex Legends Open will feature more than 100 teams of three competing over the course of three months from April through June. Amateur players have the opportunity to showcase their skills against top Apex Legends players from different organizations across esports including ClaraAtWork, LuluLuvely, GuhRL, Acie, ItzJaney, Babynikki, Avuhlie and KaleiRenay.
Judy and Andrew Kristensen (aka HisandHersLive) will host the Open and provide live commentary, interviews and behind the scenes insights, as well as exclusive content on their Twitch channel throughout the duration of the tournament.
"We need more tournaments like this for women-identifying competitors and I'm thrilled to be a part of the Her Galaxy $100K Apex Legends Open. I can't wait to see what these talented women will bring to the table," said Judy Kristensen, HisandHers.
"The array of pro talent plus the hunger of amateurs will make for an amazing three months of competition," added Andrew Kristensen, HisandHers.
The HER Galaxy $100K Apex Legends Open begins April 28th with finals held on June 25th. The first two play-in dates in April will whittle down the competition to the top 40 teams. After the bracket rounds in May and June, the remaining 20 teams will compete in the finals in a battle royale game format.
Key dates are below:
- Play-in Day 1: April 28, 8:00 PM EST
- Play-in Day 2: April 29, 6:00 PM EST
- Lower Bracket Round 1: May 19, 8:00 PM EST
- Upper Bracket: May 20, 6:00 PM EST
- Lower Bracket Round 2: June 24, 6:00 PM EST
- Finals: June 25, 6:00 PM EST
"The response from the gaming and esports community to the HER Galaxy Tournament Series has been incredible," said Megan Holgate, Galaxy Racer's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. "It is clear that there is a real need for more events and opportunities for women-identifying gamers. Our HER Galaxy initiative is dedicated to creating and driving much-needed change in the industry, and we're honored to have EA support the Apex Legends component of the tournament."
The HER Galaxy Tournament Series is a competitive gaming initiative to provide meaningful playing opportunities for gamers who identify as women. With seven events across titles in 2023, a combined prize pool of $250K and 8 days of broadcasts, the HER Galaxy Tournament Series is the first-ever large scale tournament series exclusively for women-identifying gamers to compete at the highest levels, and provide a new pathway to the pros for amateur gamers.
Fans can watch all stages of the event live on Galaxy Racer's Twitch channel: twitch.tv/galaxyracerna.
About Galaxy Racer North America
Galaxy Racer is a Transmedia company focused on esports, content creators, music and sports. Founded in 2019 by Paul Roy, Galaxy Racer has a following of over 600 million viewers and a presence in North America, Middle East North Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Europe. To date, Galaxy Racer NA has quickly expanded with a diverse set of creators spanning gaming and content creation (Peach, LiaSamurai, Shortypie, CptWillis), competitive gamers (Reddysh), a professional soccer player (Matt Polster), and most recently a professional NASCAR driver (Natalie Decker). Visit galaxyracer.gg for more information.
About HER Galaxy
HER Galaxy is an initiative from Galaxy Racer to empower women and individuals from underrepresented genders at the intersection of esports, gaming, and culture. Nearly half of all gamers in the world identify as women, yet women are still hugely underrepresented in competitive esports. HER Galaxy is committed to creating more opportunities and representation for gamers and content creators from underrepresented genders, establishing a safe and inclusive ecosystem for these individuals and supporting them with resources, tools and a network to get the recognition they deserve. HER Galaxy is supported by Galaxy Racer North America's talent roster, and counts Adley and Rose Ruland as ambassadors for the initiative. Visit hergalaxy.gg for more.
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TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast for Saturday, April 29, 2023
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cloudy. A slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms.
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with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
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slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
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cloudy. Highs around 80.
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.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
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chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
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and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
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chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
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with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
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Marion-Harrison-
Including the cities of Jefferson and Marshall
300 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ150-151-153-301515-
Rusk-Panola-Shelby-
Including the cities of Henderson, Carthage, and Center
300 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 70s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs
in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ149-152-301515-
Cherokee-Nacogdoches-
Including the cities of Jacksonville, Rusk, and Nacogdoches
300 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs around 80. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ166-167-301515-
San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of San Augustine, Hemphill, and Pineland
300 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 80s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with isolated
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ165-301515-
Angelina-
Including the city of Lufkin
300 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023
.TODAY...Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 80s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming northeast after midnight.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
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A bump in college scholarships for New Mexico students. A new bike trail nestled in the western slope of Colorado. More homeless shelters in Arizona.
When lottery sales soar, those holding the golden ticket aren’t the only ones who win. Across the U.S., state lottery systems use that revenue to boost education, tourism, transportation and much more. Now that the giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot has ballooned to more than $1 billion, state officials are hoping increased national interest in securing the top prize will result in more funding for their own causes.
However, critics of these lottery-funded programs note that lower-income players foot the bill for benefits they won’t proportionately reap.
In South Carolina, lottery officials said 43 cents of every dollar spent directly support the state’s Education Lottery account. The General Assembly then uses that money largely to fund scholarships. But, the vast majority of South Carolina’s proceeds go toward merit-based scholarships rather than need-based scholarships.
In New Mexico, some legislators and advocacy groups have criticized the lottery as a regressive source of income.
“The people that play it are disproportionately low-income,” said Fred Nathan, of the nonpartisan policy group Think New Mexico. He successfully lobbied for the state’s 30% minimum contribution of lottery revenues for college scholarships, but said concerns remain about the share of lottery scholarships that go to children of affluent and middle-income families.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. No one has matched the game's six selected numbers since April. The next drawing will be at 11 p.m. Eastern Time in Atlanta, Georgia.
On Friday, the historic jackpot attracted Bryan Byrd, 36, to buy a ticket at a gas station in Columbia, South Carolina. Byrd said he usually only plays when the pot gets this big.
His first move if he takes home the prize?
“Probably put my two weeks notice in,” said Byrd. “Hopefully I’m a winner.”
The game is coordinated by state lotteries, which pull in revenue not only from Mega Millions but also from scratch tickets, Powerball and other authorized games. The revenue is then used to help pay out prizes, retailers, state funds and overhead costs.
The Michigan Lottery is on track to make its third consecutive annual contribution of $1 billion to the state’s School Aid Fund, according to player relations manager Jacob Harris, who said jackpots like this one help that cause. In Michigan, Harris said 28 cents for each dollar collected goes toward the fund.
In Georgia, lottery officials say ever since the jackpot started growing in April the state has collected nearly $22 million for college scholarships and pre-K programs.
Oregon has recently posted some of its largest daily sales numbers ever for the Mega Millions draw, according to spokesperson Chuck Baumann. The $1.4 million and $1.2 million collected Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, were good for the state’s eighth- and 10th-highest single-day sales.
“Whether it’s Powerball or Mega Millions, when the jackpots get big and people play, that’s good for the state of Oregon and those folks that receive lottery dollars,” Baumann said. Voters over the years have approved measures sending lottery proceeds to education, parks and veterans’ services funds.
On a typical Tuesday draw in Texas, statewide sales will hover around $1 million for Mega Millions tickets. Last Tuesday, they sold $20 million, according to Gary Grief, the executive director of the Texas Lottery Commission.
He expects the record sales to continue. A typical Friday nets about $5 million in sales. He expects this Friday to crack $80 million.
“As we’re winding down to the end of our fiscal year, we were running neck and neck with last year’s record sales pace,” Grief said of the state’s lottery revenue. That accounted for $1.97 billion to the state's Foundational School Fund and $23.4 million toward Veterans' Assistance. “This will push us past that.”
Buys are skyrocketing in New York. In the week ending July 23, Mega Millions sales totaled over $26 million, according to a New York State Gaming Commission report. That’s more than double the over $12 million collected the previous week.
In Ohio, where lottery funding goes toward education, lottery sales have mainly stayed consistent, yet jackpot sales often fluctuate more than other lotteries, said Danielle Frizzi-Babb, Ohio Lottery’s communications director. The Mega Millions jackpots are difficult to predict — and this jackpot, topping $1 billion, has resulted in a sales jump that is difficult to see far in advance.
“When we get to that kind of number, the sales really, really, really ramp up,” Frizzi-Babb said. “And that’s just not something that you can plan for. But we’re excited when it happens.”
California had amassed over $224 million in sales as of Thursday afternoon for the Mega Millions sequence. The estimated amount for education was $89.6 million, according to Carolyn Becker, a California State Lottery spokesperson.
In Fiscal Year 2021, California generated about $1.8 billion across all games for public education — though Becker described these funds as “supplemental” given the amount of school systems in the country’s most populous state.
“Even though it pales in comparison to a school budget, we hear from school teachers, administrators, et cetera, that every dollar helps,” Becker said, adding that the funds have gone toward teacher salaries, computers and band and gym equipment.
Over in Tennessee, recent Mega Millions sales tickets have resulted in more than $263 million that will be set aside for scholarships, grants and after-school programs.
The Tennessee Education Lottery called the ever-expanding prize a “welcome development” as they’ve seen more first-time players buy tickets hoping to score the prize.
Yet that hope comes as Americans are experiencing a decades-high inflation, leaving many with fewer dollars to throw on entertainment. Some states are already experiencing dips in sales with their lotteries.
In Iowa, Lottery CEO Matt Strawn told board members in late June that higher gas and grocery costs were likely to blame for the dip in scratch off sales, while also noting that inflation had also caused an 82% hike in their staff’s fuel budget. A spokesperson for the lottery said they believed an increase in Mega Millions sales will offset the decreased sales.
And even in a projected record revenue year in Texas, the returns from the lottery — which help fund education and veterans assistance — are somewhat dampened due to its weakened purchasing power.
“The money that we turn over to (the Texas Education Agency), it’s going to purchase something somewhat less than what it purchased a year ago,” said Grief, of Texas.
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Kruesi reported from Nashville, Tennessee. Pollard reported from Columbia, South Carolina. Stern reported from Reno, Nevada. Associated Press writer Morgan Lee from Santa Fe, New Mexico, contributed to this report.
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The largest scholarship program of its kind is helping veterans get education needed to transition to civilian careers
GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Clips Haircuts kicks off an annual drive today that you can participate in to raise $1.7 million by November 12, in support of the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program. You'll join Sport Clips clients, team members, and franchisees to raise money via text and in stores over the next five weeks, and participating Sport Clips stores will donate $2 from every hair care service provided on Veterans Day, November 11, to the program. Many participating Sport Clips locations will also offer free Veterans Day haircuts for those with military I.D.
At the heart of the Help A Hero campaign is Sport Clips Founder and Chairman Gordon Logan, an Air Force veteran who flew C-130s in Southeast Asia. "Research shows most Americans understand there's need for additional money to help veterans with education and training. Because G.I. Bill funds don't always go the distance, we started the Help A Hero Scholarship program with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2013 to help out when veterans need to go back to school in order to pursue civilian careers. Our clients and product partners have made the program a 'win' for veterans by helping us donate more than $11.4 million to the program to date and funding 2,400 scholarships," Logan says. "Help A Hero is now the largest scholarship program of its kind, and, with your help, we want to continue to make a positive difference for those who serve our country."
"With college tuition inflation up 8% and veterans' education benefits stretched thin, the Help A Hero scholarship gives veterans and their families the extra help they deserve to reach their educational goals," said VFW National Commander Tim Borland. "Your support ensures we are able to continue to provide this vital lifeline to veterans and their families."
This year Sport Clips is making it easy to donate to Help A Hero at the check-out kiosk following a haircut or even easier by texting "HERO" to 71777. These scholarships range up to $5,000 per semester and help cover the cost of tuition and fees for military and service members with the rank of E-5 and below. Help A Hero scholarships are awarded to qualified veterans across all branches of the military by sending the funds directly to the college or technical school of their choice. To apply and learn how these scholarships are impacting the lives of veterans, visit SportClips.com/Hero.
Sport Clips Haircuts is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. It was established in 1993 and began franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchise, which specializes in haircuts for men and boys, offers online check in for clients, and ranks #24 in the Entrepreneur "Franchise 500" for 2022 and is listed in Franchise Direct's 2021 "Top 100 Global Franchises". There are almost 1,900 Sport Clips stores open in the U.S. and Canada. Sport Clips is the "Official Haircutter" of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises, and was named a 2021 Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur. Sport Clips provides "Haircuts with Heart" through its annual Help A Hero fundraiser that has contributed $11.4 million to the VFW; national partnership with St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants; and other national and local philanthropic outreach. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of NASCAR's Joe Gibbs Racing team and SRX Racing, and partners with other NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation's largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim "NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS" than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans' service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information, or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.
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We have a bit of history now from war-torn Ukraine, specifically the Zaporizhzhia region in southern Ukraine. It's an active front line. Centuries ago, the 16th century, it was run by warriors beating back invaders, including the Russian czars. And though those warriors are now revered, they made a compromise that Ukrainians vow never to repeat. NPR's Joanna Kakissis sent us this postcard.
JOANNA KAKISSIS, BYLINE: Khortytsia is a lush wild island where horses run free. It's on the Dnipro River, just outside the southern city of Zaporizhzhia. Inside a thatched hut near an animal refuge, I meet Yuriy Kopishinskyi, a tall grandfather with a shaved head and a linebacker's build.
YURIY KOPISHINSKYI: Yeah, Yuriy Kopishinskyi.
KAKISSIS: He calls Khortytsia home. It was once the headquarters of his ancestors, the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks.
KOPISHINSKYI: (Through interpreter) We the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks defended the people who lived in this particular area. And you have to think of, like, the history of the Cossacks, who were de facto border guards.
KAKISSIS: He says they defended their land against invaders, including Muscovite princes, and they took a blood oath before battle.
KOPISHINSKYI: (Through interpreter) So you have to understand that when you fight as brothers, you fight in a completely different way.
KAKISSIS: Kopishinskyi takes us to the edge of the island to a fenced-in complex overlooking the river. For the last 20 years, he has trained locals and foreigners here to fight like the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks. One of his best students is Andrii Lozovyi...
ANDRII LOZOVYI: (Non-English language spoken).
KAKISSIS: ...A cheery hulk with a drooping mustache and long oseledets, a traditional Cossack ponytail, on top of his mostly shaved head. It's a hairstyle I've seen all over Ukraine, even on women. Lozovyi calls it the haircut of champions.
LOZOVYI: (Through interpreter) Every adult, every child wants a hairstyle like that so we can look like our heroes.
KAKISSIS: Lozovyi opens the gate to take us inside the fenced-in complex, which is lined with old wooden houses that look like they came out of a Renaissance fair. This is the reconstruction of a Cossack sich, or a military administrative center. There's a church, some homes, a museum. Lozovyi disappears into the museum and returns with weapons.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Just step aside, please.
(SOUNDBITE OF SWORD SWINGING)
KAKISSIS: The sound of that whoosh, whoosh, whoosh is Andrii swinging a big, heavy sword around. Now he's got two in his hand. He's also got a couple of axes, and he can fight on horseback.
LOZOVYI: (Through interpreter) Whether we use horses and swords or howitzers and HIMARS, it all goes back to the same Cossack spirit to defend our land.
KAKISSIS: Lozovyi says he's been rejected from military service because of multiple bone fractures he suffered falling off horses. Kopishinskyi's other student warriors are all on the front line, and they're fighting other Cossacks who live in Russia and support Moscow.
KOPISHINSKYI: (Through interpreter) The Russian Cossacks were nothing but servants, and all they did was ever submit to the czar. The Zaporizhzhian Cossacks never submitted to anybody.
KAKISSIS: Except this one time, he says, and it was a terrible mistake. More than 450 years ago, the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks signed a treaty with Moscow for military protection. The Russian empire grew, and Cossacks in other regions pledged their loyalty to the czars. The Zaporizhzhian Cossacks held out until Catherine the Great, one of the Russian empire's most formidable leaders, disbanded them in 1775. But today, Kopishinskyi says, the Russians are weak.
KOPISHINSKYI: (Non-English language spoken).
KAKISSIS: And the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks, he says, are fighting again.
Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Khortytsia, Ukraine.
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WHL
All Times Local
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Friday's results
Brandon 3 Red Deer 2 (SO)
Swift Current 5 Regina 4 (OT)
Prince Albert 4 Edmonton 2
Moose Jaw 5 Medicine Hat 4 (SO)
Everett 4 Tri-City 3
Portland 5 Victoria 1
Seattle 7 Spokane 2
Saturday's results
Regina 6 Red Deer 2
Medicine Hat 5 Moose Jaw 1
Saskatoon 5 Edmonton 0
Vancouver 5 Prince George 4
Lethbridge 2 Swift Current 1
Portland 7 Victoria 4
Calgary 2 Seattle 1 (OT)
Winnipeg 8 Brandon 3
Kamloops 6 Kelowna 1
Spokane 7 Tri-City 3
Sunday's results
Regina at Saskatoon, 4 p.m.
Vancouver at Prince George, 2 p.m.
Calgary at Everett, 4:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Brandon at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Portland, 7 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Brandon at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Thursday's games
Regina at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Friday's games
Medicine Hat at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Swift Current at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Red Deer at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Everett at Portland, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Prince George at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
Calgary at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
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Germany vs. Morocco: Live Stream, TV Channel & Game Info - July 24
Published: Jul. 20, 2023 at 9:37 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Morocco and Germany will make their 2023 Women's World Cup debuts in a match that begins at 4:30 AM ET on Monday, July 24.
Want to watch the game featuring Germany and Morocco? You can do so on Fox Sports 1.
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How to Watch Germany vs. Morocco
- Game Day: Monday, July 24, 2023
- Game Time: 4:30 AM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Venue: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Sign up for a Fubo free trial now to watch the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and more live sports!
Germany Group Stage Schedule
Germany's Recent Performance
- Germany reached the quarterfinals of the previous World Cup (in 2019) and was eliminated by Sweden 2-1.
- Sara Daebritz tallied three goals in the competition.
- In addition, Verena Schweers was also good for one assist.
- In 2022, Germany was 6-1-4 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +11. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 2-1-2 (0 goal differential).
- Germany's 3-2 loss to Zambia earlier this year on July 7 was the last time that Germany squared off against a team competing in the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Germany's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Merle Frohms #1
- Chantal Hagel #2
- Kathrin Hendrich #3
- Sophia Kleinherne #4
- Marina Hegering #5
- Lena Oberdorf #6
- Lea Schuller #7
- Sydney Lohmann #8
- Svenja Huth #9
- Laura Freigang #10
- Alexandra Popp #11
- Ann Katrin Berger #12
- Sara Daebritz #13
- Lena Lattwein #14
- Sjoeke Nusken #15
- Nicole Anyomi #16
- Felicitas Rauch #17
- Melanie Leupolz #18
- Klara Buehl #19
- Lina Magull #20
- Stina Johannes #21
- Jule Brand #22
- Sara Doorsoun #23
Morocco Group Stage Schedule
Morocco's Recent Performance
- Morocco did not qualify for the 2019 World Cup, held in France.
- In 2022, Morocco went 1-0-3 versus teams that qualified for the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of -9. This year its record versus fellow World Cup squads is 0-2-0 (0 goal differential).
- Morocco's 0-0 draw with Switzerland earlier this year on July 5 was the last time it played against a team participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Morocco's 2023 Women's World Cup Roster
- Khadija Er-Rmichi #1
- Zineb Redouani #2
- Nouhaila Benzina #3
- Sarah Kassi #4
- Nesryne El Chad #5
- Elodie Nakkach #6
- Ghizlane Chebbak #7
- Salma Amani #8
- Ibtissam Jraidi #9
- Najat Badri #10
- Fatima Tagnaout #11
- Assia Zouhair #12
- Sabah Seghir #13
- Rkia Mazrouai #14
- Fatima Zohra Gharbi #15
- Anissa Lahmari #16
- Hanane Ait El Haj #17
- Kenza Chapelle #18
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Tina Langley can deal with the flight delays that caused a few Huskies who spent the holidays out of state with their families to report a little late when the Washington women’s basketball practice resumed this week.
Being tardy is one thing, but at this time last year, UW’s program was shut down for two weeks and forced to postpone its first four Pac-12 games that were never rescheduled.
“Last year, we returned sick and this year we returned delayed,” Langley said. “But that’s everyone across the country. I think every coach has the same concerns and the same stresses. It’s like, will my team return and will be healthy?”
Last season, Washington had a promising 5-3 nonconference record with Langley at the helm for the first year, but the Huskies never recovered from their extended layoff and started the Pac-12 season with 11 straight losses before finishing 2-12 in the conference.
This year, UW is off to another encouraging start at 9-2 and 1-0 in conference, including a surprising 82-66 beatdown of Washington State.
Aside from a 66-54 upset loss against Liberty, the Huskies are perfect at home, where they host Colorado (10-3, 0-1) at 2 p.m. Friday and No. 11 Utah on Sunday at noon.
“I love our conference,” Langley said. “The thing that I love is everyone is fighting really hard to be one of the best teams in the country so you’re going to face that night after night, nationally-ranked teams and really well-coached teams.”
It remains to be seen if the defensive dominance Washington exhibited at times during the nonconference season will carry over to league play.
The Huskies rank third in the Pac-12 in points allowed (55.9) behind Colorado (54.9) and USC (49.8). UW is also second in the conference and sixth nationally in rebound margin (plus 13.4).
“Where did we think we would be at this time of year?” Langley said. “To be honest with you, we didn’t know where exactly we would be. We had some ideas of the talent we had in the room. I think our chemistry came together really well.
“Our work based around our nonconference class schedule, I thought was as good as it can be, but I think we need more time together. So, I think where we are right now is where we can be. We have some things identified that we can grow in pretty fast over the next few weeks while our class schedules change and we get a little bit more time together.”
Langley also hopes more time at practice can help fix UW’s offensive woes.
Washington is last in the Pac-12 in scoring (67 points per game) and three-point shooting percentage (22.9%).
“We should be a little further along right now in knowing if this is a good shot or not a good shot,” Langley said. “We’re pushing hard during this break to try to get a little bit more fluidity and understanding what we want to do on that end of the floor so that we can be more sure.”
Langley said it’s paramount the Huskies limit their turnovers against the ballhawking Buffaloes, who rank third in the Pac-12 in steals (10.7 per game) and fourth in opponents’ turnovers (18.6).
Washington is 11th in the league in turnovers (16.6) and assists (13.5).
“I’m excited about the growth that this team continues to show,” Langley said. “The way that they’re committed to one another is really special. A lot of things can happen when you have that kind of culture.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-womens-basketball-team-back-together-after-travel-delays-and-ready-for-huge-weekend-homestand/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-12-30 01:59:45 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/uw-husky-basketball/husky-womens-basketball-team-back-together-after-travel-delays-and-ready-for-huge-weekend-homestand/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Portfolio comprises eight properties in the Northeast, Southeast, Texas and California, demonstrating the continued national demand for grocery-anchored assets
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that it has closed the $278.153 million sale of a portfolio comprising eight grocery-anchored retail properties totaling 687,000 square feet across affluent markets in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Orange County, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
JLL represented the seller. Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. purchased the asset.
The portfolio is 88.5 percent leased with a weighted average lease term of 6.3 years, with 36 percent of the total space designated as grocery square footage. Tenants include some of the top grocery chains in the U.S., including Ralphs, Target, Whole Foods Market, Giant, Trader Joe's and Sprouts Farmers Market, along with Nordstrom Rack, Starbucks, Rite Aid and Sierra Trading Post.
The portfolio consists of:
- Olde Ivy Village, 4330 East-West Connector, Smyrna, GA (Atlanta)
- Denton Village, 4930 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX (Dallas)
- Northpark Square Village, 27706-27776 McBean Pkwy., Valencia, CA (Los Angeles)
- Northville Park Place, 18771-39869 Traditions Dr., Northville, MI (Detroit)
- City Place, 205 Radio Dr., Woodbury, MN (Minneapolis)
- Rusty Leaf Plaza, 2512-2560 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA (Orange County)
- Lower Makefield Shopping Center, 700 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA (Philadelphia)
- New Town Village, 9700 Groffs Mill Dr., Owings Mills, MD (Washington, D.C.)
These properties are surrounded by dense populations in affluent markets with the average household income within a three-mile radius exceeding $130,000.
The JLL Capital Markets team representing the seller was led by Managing Director Bill Moylan and Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Retail Capital Markets Chris Angelone, along with Senior Managing Directors Barry Brown, James Galbally, Jim Hamilton and Geoff Tranchina and Managing Director Amy Sands.
"This trade is a terrific example of another high-quality grocery-anchored portfolio of scale trading in dense markets," Angelone said. "This portfolio provides geographic diversity, income diversity and tenancy diversity, and, although there is a little choppiness in the markets, we are seeing no slowdown in demand for well-located opportunities across the country."
The JLL Capital Markets group is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers. The team's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory, debt advisory, equity advisory or a recapitalization. The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries.
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About Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc.
Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. was formed to acquire, directly or indirectly, a portfolio of commercial real estate located throughout the United States with a focus specifically on grocery-anchored retail assets. Inland Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. was sponsored by Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation. For more information, please visit inland-investments.com.
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JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $19.4 billion in 2021, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce more than 100,000 as of March 31, 2022. For further information, visit jll.com.
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Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks and Lesa Milan are saying Du-bye to Lisa Rinna.
The Real Housewives of Dubai stars took to Twitter to call out their fellow Bravo personality after she posted and deleted Instagram Stories slamming both the international series and her own co-star, Garcelle Beauvais.
Seemingly prompted by Garcelle's June 29 Watch What Happens Live appearance—during which she called Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newbie Diana Jenkins "uneducated" for singling out a Black content creator, something Diana later dismissed as a mix-up—Lisa wrote, "We fight on our show...if we fight with Garcelle we are all of a sudden called a racist."
"That's bulls--t," Lisa continued. "I will not accept that. I will express myself when and how I want and I am not afraid of any of you hoes."
"And if you are just so triggered by our show," she added in another Story, "and a lot of you p--sies are, Go watch Dubai."
The fact that she singled out RHODubai—whose cast primarily consists of women of color—didn't sit right with several fans, nor the stars themselves. As Ayan tweeted, "Rinna Africa called and they want their lips back! Keep Dubai out of your mess and your mouth."
Lesa endorsed the message, adding, "She does not want this heat."
"We're not BH," Lesa continued, "We will drag her from right up off that doctor's table to the desert!"
Caroline also turned to Twitter to condemn Lisa's posts, tagging and asking her why she felt the need to mention RHODubai. Then, in a lengthier Instagram Story, Caroline called out a blogger, telling him to "get your girl from Beverly Hills before she writes anymore checks her ass can't cash."
"I was told this is the third time Lisa Rinna mentioned our show in a shady/negative way," Caroline added. "Keep your posts and aggression directed at the women on your show. Tread lightly Rinna! Your words/posts are reckless and disrespectful."
Lisa has yet to respond or post anything on Instagram since deleting her Stories.
Both Real Housewives of Dubai and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills air Wednesdays on Bravo.
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Nabiximols oromucosal spray continues to be evaluated in ongoing clinical trials in multiple sclerosis spasticity
DUBLIN, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced top-line results from the Phase 3 RELEASE MSS1 trial (NCT04657666) evaluating nabiximols oromucosal spray (JZP378, or Sativex ®, ex-U.S.) on clinical measures of spasticity in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The RELEASE MSS1 trial did not meet the primary endpoint of change in Lower Limb Muscle Tone-6 (LLMT-6) between baseline and Day 21, as measured by the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS).
Nabiximols oromucosal spray is a complex botanical mixture formulated from extracts of the cannabis sativa plant and contains the cannabinoids delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), as well as other cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid components. Nabiximols oromucosal spray (known as Sativex ex-U.S. and first approved in the U.K. in 2010) has been approved in 29 countries for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe spasticity due to MS who have not responded adequately to other anti-spasticity medication based on previously completed clinical trials.
"We remain committed to the nabiximols program and are actively assessing the RELEASE MSS1 trial results, which will be presented at a future medical meeting. We look forward to additional data from two other ongoing trials that have the potential to support a U.S. FDA New Drug Application submission," said Rob Iannone, M.D., M.S.C.E., executive vice president, global head of research and development at Jazz Pharmaceuticals. "I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who supported and made this study possible, including the patients who were enrolled, their families, our investigators, staff, and all of the dedicated Jazz employees."
RELEASE MSS1 was the first, and smallest, of the three clinical trials in the current program, and it evaluated the safety and efficacy of nabiximols oromucosal spray in 68 patients with MS spasticity. Data from these trials will continue to be evaluated as it becomes available, to support the overall registrational program in the U.S. Two additional, ongoing Phase 3 trials to complement and inform a comprehensive development plan include:
- RELEASE MSS3: A Phase 3 multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of nabiximols oromucosal spray, compared to placebo, when added to standard of care, for the improvement of muscle spasms associated with MS over a 12-week treatment period. Estimated enrollment is 446 participants.
- RELEASE MSS5: A Phase 3 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-treatment, 2-period, crossover trial evaluating the effect of multiple doses of nabiximols oromucosal spray compared to placebo on a clinical measure of velocity-dependent muscle tone in the lower limbs (Lower Limb Muscle Tone-6 [LLMT-6]) in participants with MS over a 3-week treatment period. Estimated enrollment is 190 participants.
The safety profile in RELEASE MSS1 was consistent with previously reported adverse events, with no new safety signals attributable to nabiximols oromucosal spray observed in this population.
Data from the RELEASE MSS1 trial will be submitted for presentation at a future medical meeting.
About the RELEASE MSS1 Trial
RELEASE MSS1 (NCT04657666) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-way crossover trial that enrolled 68 adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) to evaluate the effect of nabiximols oromucosal spray on clinical measures of spasticity over a 3-week treatment period. After the trial initiated, the trial protocol was amended to provide flexibility on enrollment size. Ultimately, the initial intended number of patients was enrolled, and 68 patients were randomized. Participants entering the trial were over 18 years of age with a confirmed diagnosis of any disease subtype of MS for at least 12 months prior to first visit, were expected to remain stable for the duration of the trial and experienced spasticity not relieved by their current anti-spasticity medications.
Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to one of two sequences comprised of treatment with nabiximols oromucosal spray and placebo. In the first period of the crossover trial, participants were titrated to a maintenance dose of nabiximols oromucosal spray or placebo in a blinded fashion; in the second period of the trial, participants then initiated therapy with the alternate study drug in a blinded fashion. The primary endpoint in RELEASE MSS1 was a measure of change from baseline in Lower Limb Muscle Tone-6 (LLMT-6) as defined by the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) at the end of each period, compared to placebo.
The secondary endpoints were change in Lower Limb Muscle Tone-4 (LLMT-4) as defined by the MAS, safety, and tolerability of nabiximols oromucosal spray, in individuals with MS spasticity.
About Nabiximols Oromucosal Spray
Nabiximols oromucosal spray is a complex botanical mixture formulated from extracts of the cannabis sativa plant. Nabiximols oromucosal spray contains the cannabinoids delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), as well as other cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid components. Currently, there are no U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved cannabis-derived medications that contain THC, and Epidiolex® is the only FDA approved cannabis-derived therapy.
Nabiximols oromucosal spray is indicated outside the U.S. as a treatment for symptom improvement in adult patients with moderate to severe spasticity due to multiple sclerosis (MS) who have not responded adequately to other anti-spasticity medications and who demonstrate clinically significant improvement in spasticity related symptoms during an initial trial of therapy. Nabiximols oromucosal spray is investigational and currently not approved for any indication in the U.S.
About Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
Multiple sclerosis (MS) spasticity is one of the most common motor syptoms associated with MS.1 MS spasticity often manifests as involuntary muscle stiffness and/or spasms, occurring in up to 84 percent of individuals with MS, and approximately one-third of individuals with MS still live with uncontrolled spasticity symptoms.2-4 However, MS spasticty can also lead to pain, sexual dysfunction, dysarthria, fatigue, depression and anxiety, mobility impairment, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and sleep disturbances.2,5-7 Less than half of individuals with MS receiving treatment for spasticity are satisfied with the current treatment regimens2 and 41 percent of physicians are dissatisfied with current treatment regimens.8
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases – often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. Within these therapeutic areas, we are identifying new options for patients by actively exploring small molecules and biologics, and through innovative delivery technologies and cannabinoid science. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to nabiximols for people with MS spasticity and the potential impact on that community; the potential successful submission of a new drug application; and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on Jazz Pharmaceuticals' current plans, objectives, estimates, expectations and intentions and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with: pharmaceutical product development; the regulatory approval process, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the company and its development programs, including those described from time to time under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports (Commission File No. 001-33500), including Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and future filings and reports by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Other risks and uncertainties of which Jazz Pharmaceuticals is not currently aware may also affect Jazz Pharmaceuticals' forward-looking statements and may cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the forward-looking statements, even if they are subsequently made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals on its website or otherwise. Jazz Pharmaceuticals undertakes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information, future events, changes in its expectations or other circumstances that exist after the date as of which the forward-looking statements were made.
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EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment and the intentional burning of some of the hazardous chemicals on board has invited affected residents to a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to discuss lingering questions.
And there are still plenty — about the huge plumes of smoke, the persisting odors, the reports of sick or dead animals, the potential impact on drinking water, all the cleaning up. Even as school has resumed and trains are rolling by again, things aren’t the same.
In and around East Palestine, near the Pennsylvania state line, people are asking whether the air and water around them is safe for people, pets and livestock. They want assistance navigating the financial help the railroad offered hundreds of families who evacuated, and they want to know whether it will be held responsible for what happened.
Rail operator Norfolk Southern announced Tuesday that it is also creating a $1 million charitable fund to help the community of some 4,700 people while continuing remediation work, including removing spilled contaminants from the ground and streams and monitoring air quality.
“We will be judged by our actions,” Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw said in a statement. “We are cleaning up the site in an environmentally responsible way, reimbursing residents affected by the derailment, and working with members of the community to identify what is needed to help East Palestine recover and thrive.”
No one was injured when about 50 cars derailed in a fiery, mangled mess on the outskirts of East Palestine on Feb. 3. As fears grew about a potential explosion, officials seeking to avoid an uncontrolled blast had the area evacuated and opted to release and burn toxic vinyl chloride from five rail cars, sending flames and black smoke billowing into the sky again.
A mechanical issue with a rail car axle has been identified as the suspected cause of the derailment, and the National Transportation Safety Board said it has video appearing to show a wheel bearing overheating just beforehand. The NTSB said it expects its preliminary report in about two weeks.
Misinformation and exaggerations spread online, and state and federal officials have repeatedly offered assurances that air monitoring hasn’t detected any remaining concerns. Even low levels of contaminants that aren’t considered hazardous can create lingering odors or symptoms such as headaches, Ohio’s health director said Tuesday.
Precautions also are being taken to ensure contaminants that reached the Ohio River don’t make it into drinking water. | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/ohio-town-takes-resident-questions-on-derailment-chemicals/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business | 2023-02-15 06:39:35 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/ohio-town-takes-resident-questions-on-derailment-chemicals/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
Officer gives lost child piggyback ride as they search for family
SAVANNAH, Ga. (Gray News) – A police officer in Georgia is being praised for the compassion and care he showed a lost child.
Around 9 a.m. Friday, officers with the Savannah Police Department responded to a call about a lost child. The boy was able to describe to officers where he came from and the name of his caregiver.
While searching for his caregiver, officer Miles Lewis hoisted the boy on his back for a piggyback ride around the neighborhood.
The Savannah Police Department shared a photo of the two on Facebook, writing, “Thank you to Officer Lewis for keeping this child happy and smiling while they located his caregiver!”
Police found the boy’s caregiver, and he was safely returned.
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MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Civil Guard said Friday it seized 14 metric tons (15.4 tons) of hashish from Morocco and arrested 49 people as it smashed a major drug-smuggling ring.
The gang was believed to be the biggest operating in Spain, regularly bringing up to 20 metric tons (19.7 tons) of hashish a month from North Africa to the Iberian peninsula, a Guardia Civil statement said.
The smugglers were heavily armed, police said, because rival gangs commonly attempt to steal the drugs, which landed on the southern Spanish coast near Cadiz and along the River Guadalquivir, according to the statement.
The operation involved about 400 police officers and began in December 2021 after authorities became aware of the gang.
The smugglers were well organized, police said, with separate groups in charge of loading, high-speed motorboats, fuel supplies and food. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Spanish-police-seize-15-tons-of-Moroccan-hashish-17461539.php | 2022-09-23 09:50:40 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Spanish-police-seize-15-tons-of-Moroccan-hashish-17461539.php |
Moving on with grace and class. Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin have agreed to a peaceful termination of their union.
According to court documents obtained by ET on Thursday, both parties agreed to keep their divorce from getting contentious, out of an interest in the wellbeing of their family.
"The parties agree that it is in the best interests of each of them individually, and more importantly collectively as a family, to resolve all issues attendant to the dissolution of their marriage in a dignified, amicable, and private manner out-of-court," the document shared.
In August, ET confirmed that Flavin had filed for divorce in Florida. "Upon information and belief, the Husband has engaged in the intentional dissipation, depletion and/or waste of marital assets which has had an adverse economic impact on the marital estate," the divorce docs read. "Pursuant to Section 61.075, Florida Statues, equity dictates that the Wife be compensated and made whole by receiving an unequal distribution of the marital assets in her favor. Moreover, the Husband should be enjoined from, selling, transferring, assigning, encumbering, or dissipating any assets during the pendency of proceedings."
Flavin requested at the time that she be able to continue living in their home in Palm Beach, Florida and that Stallone not move anything from their marital assets.
Stallone responded to the news in a statement to ET, saying, "I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues."
The following day, Stallone responded to Flavin's divorce proceedings, saying that he "has not engaged in any conduct which constitutes intentional dissipation, depletion and/or waste of marital assets." He went on to deny her requests to have exclusive occupancy of their home and to have the option to join in any of his business entities or corporations in the future.
Stallone did, however, accept several of Flavin's other requests, some of which included her desire to restore her maiden name and an equitable distribution of their joint assets and liabilities.
Amid their split, Stallone has covered up two tattoos that he previously had done in honor of Flavin.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Five days have passed since Lorenzo Gamble was killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. His mother, Linda Gamble, hasn’t been able to do much of anything, including eat, because she misses him so much.
“It’s been really hard because I never, ever in a million years thought it would be my baby,” Gamble said. “He’s gone, but he will always be in my heart.”
Gamble spoke Sunday evening before a prayer vigil at The Mount Chesapeake church that honored her son and five other employees who police say were fatally shot by a store supervisor. Six others who were wounded in Tuesday’s rampage were also honored.
The 90-minute vigil — filled with music, hand raising and invocations of God — was an effort by the Chesapeake Coalition of Black Pastors to provide some kind of balm for a community that’s still raw from the violence.
By the end of the service, Gamble and her husband, Alonzo, stood with dozens of others who had lost someone to the carnage, knew a person who was wounded or who works at the store.
Among them was Shelia Bell, 70, a Walmart employee who worked with Lorenzo Gamble, a custodian at the store for 15 years. She said she also knew the shooter, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
“To tell you the truth, right now I’m numb inside,” Bell said.
During the vigil, a tall purple candle was lit for each of the victims. They were Gamble, 43; Fernando “Jesus” Chavez-Barron, 16; Kellie Pyle, 52; Tyneka Johnson, 22; Brian Pendleton, 38; and Randy Blevins, 70.
“We cannot know your pain of waiting to hear about your loved ones or even understand the horror of the phone call when it came,” state Sen. Mamie Locke said earlier. “But what we can do is come together as a community and provide a shoulder to lean on.”
Congressman Bobby Scott said that Chesapeake, a city of about 250,000 people near the Atlantic coast, “now joins the list of all too many communities forced to bear the unbearable.”
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Liquor stores in Texas to close for 61 hours, starting on New Year’s Eve
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) - Liquor stores in Texas will be bringing in the new year closed.
It happened with Christmas and it’s happening again with New Year’s Day.
KFDA reports if the holiday falls on a Sunday, Texas liquor stores must be closed the following Monday, translating into a 61-hour closure.
The closures are following a law backed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
“Everybody needs to be smart, plan ahead a little bit,” said Scott Sturgeon, Party Stop liquor store owner.
After stores close at 9 p.m. on Saturday, the next chance to go to a liquor store will not be until Jan. 3 at 10 a.m.
And according to store owners, the planning doesn’t stop this year.
“It’s even going to be worse next year. We’ll be closed on Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and that Sunday,” said Charles Leard, owner of M&R Liquor. “So, it’s going to be a little crazy.”
Although customers will not be able to buy liquor on New Year’s Day, store owners said it does give employees some much-needed time off, as the holidays are one of the busier seasons.
“It happens a few times, every few years, and it’s great for the employees to have two days off. Otherwise, we rarely get two days off in a row,” Leard said.
Liquor store owners said they also want to remind everyone to drink responsibly.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — This week marks one year since a nine-year-old girl was shot outside her Kingston home – a shooting that she survived. Ja’liyah Baker and her mother Latrice are sharing their story, hopeful it will change someone’s mind before picking up a weapon to handle a situation.
The Bakers are so focused on returning to normal they didn’t even remember that Thursday was the one-year anniversary of the shooting when they were interviewed.
Dancing has always been Ja’liyah’s passion. Although she is now paralyzed, that is not changing her love of it.
“I’m taking that hard because she loved to dance, and I think the doctor told me by her being a dancer that’s what saved her life,” Latrice said.
Latrice said they just got home from the grocery store last November when the gunshots started.
“I kept calling for Ja’Liyah’s name and she never answered me,” Latrice said. “I turned around and I saw her laid out in the backseat, unresponsive, looking like help on her face. That’s when I noticed she was struck by a bullet.”
Doctors told the Bakers that Ja’liyah would be paralyzed for life. Her diagnosis changed everything overnight.
“She went from being in the honors class, honors student to now we facing special education because she had to have brain surgery, she had a stroke, seizure,” Latrice said. “It changed my baby’s whole life.”
Ja’liyah is discovering her new life daily.
“I’m grateful and I can still play with my little brother,” Ja’liyah said.
Latrice is asking for more commonsense thinking of the consequences first before using a gun. During the ordeal, Latrice had to get her foot amputated because she was battling diabetes and had to choose that or caring for her daughter. They both say this has made them stronger and are hopeful telling their story will help someone think before pulling the trigger.
“Put the guns down. It’s not worth it,” Latrice said. “I hope I can touch a lot of people with the story.”
Ja’liyah said she will not waste her time that was almost erased.
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Updated April 19, 2023 at 6:41 PM ET
Federal health officials have greenlighted a second shot of the omicron booster for some older adults and those who are immunocompromised.
On Wednesday, advisors to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention met and expressed support for allowing certain high risk groups to get a second shot of the updated COVID-19 vaccine — known as the "bivalent" vaccine because it targets both omicron and the original strain of the virus.
Following the meeting, the CDC issued a statement endorsing the new recommendations, which align with the Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to authorize a second shot. For now, the opportunity to a boost of the bivalent vaccine will be limited to those age 65 and older who got their first shot at least four months ago, and to those with weakened immune systems who got one of those shots at least two months ago.
Along with allowing a second shot for some adults, the CDC is also working to streamline its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations: Now most people are considered "up to date" if they've had one shot of the most current vaccine.
For the time being, that will be the bivalent vaccine, which was released in the fall. However, drugmakers are expected to release a new formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine — one that better matches the strains that are circulating — later this year.
The CDC's new recommendations mean that it no longer matters how many shots someone had in the past. Even those who had no prior shots would be considered "up to date" if they had one shot of the bivalent vaccine or whichever vaccine becomes available in the future.
"FDA has consistently over-interpreted the performance of the bivalent formulation when given as a booster. Now it seems to have gone beyond the science and decided it has some kind of magic power as a first dose," John Moore, an immunologist at Weill Cornell Medical College, wrote in an email to NPR.
Is a second shot worth it?
Less than 17 percent of those eligible for the bivalent shot have opted for one, and so the demand for another right now would probably be even lower.
The change will bring the U.S. more in line with the approach taken by Britain and Canada, which is what some vaccine specialists have been urging — especially with the ample of supply of vaccines available.
"Those doses are going to be expiring and will be thrown out. So it makes sense to have those shots in arms instead of being tossed in the waste basket," said Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
The main concern is that the protection people got from their last shot has been fading, not just against getting infected but also possibly against getting seriously ill. So Hotez says people as young as 50 should be able to get a second bivalent booster if they want one.
"It's better than nothing," Hotez wrote in an email to NPR . "I think 65 could be lowered to 50 or 55 unless they have specific data that only supports that age cutoff."
He added: "Historically, when you look at the monovalent vaccines, the protection starts to wane after four or five months. We don't know if that's the case with bivalent boosters. But you don't want to find out the hard way."
But others scientists aren't so sure. They say there just isn't any good evidence showing protection against serious illness has faded significantly or that getting another shot would help that much.
"I have no data to show me that a second bivalent is safe and effective. I have every reason to think it might be. But I don't actually have data," said Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group.
In addition, there's a theoretical possibility that it could kind of backfire — because the bivalent boosters target a strain that's already been replaced by a new one called XBB.1.5.
"The concern is that if we continue to give boosters against a virus that's not circulating when we do see the next variant you may not develop a vigorous immune response to that new viral variant," Poland said.
But some people say they will rush to get one when they can.
"I'm very pleased that I don't have to lie!" wrote Annie Bristow, 73, of Frostburg, Md., in an email to NPR. She had been considering telling a pharmacist a "white lie" to get another booster.
Others are disappointed they'll still be ineligible, including Ellen McDaniel-Weissler, 63, who lives in rural Maryland.
"I am deeply convinced that the COVID pandemic is not over in spite the fact that people are suffering from COVID fatigue as am I," said McDaniel-Webster. "But people are still dying of COVID every day."
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- Increases reimbursement rates for independent pharmacies in rural communities
- Offers more pharmacy services to strengthen pharmacists' essential role in delivering care
- Convenes the industry's first Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee
ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefits management (PBM) business of Evernorth, a subsidiary of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), today announced key efforts to expand access to health care in rural communities through partnerships with independent pharmacies across the U.S. The new IndependentRx Initiative will offer increased reimbursement opportunities and additional care services to rural independent pharmacies – and create an Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee to expand the role of rural, suburban and urban pharmacies in the health care system. These steps build on Express Scripts' recently announced actions to further evolve the PBM model and drive greater medication affordability for the 100 million Americans the company serves.
The IndependentRx Initiative is expected to benefit thousands of independent pharmacy partners across the country and will expand significantly over time.
"One in five Americans live in rural areas, yet less than 10 percent of physicians practice in those locations – creating critical access gaps. Independent pharmacists often can close those gaps as the front lines of care in their local communities," said Adam Kautzner, Pharm.D., President of Express Scripts. "That's why we're committed to leveraging and supporting the clinical expertise of pharmacists who want to do more for their patients. By deepening our partnership, together we will remove barriers to care, reduce total medical costs and improve vitality, community by community across the U.S."
Increasing Reimbursements for Rural Independent Pharmacies
Express Scripts will increase reimbursements to pharmacies that are independently owned and unaffiliated with a drug wholesaler in areas with only one pharmacy within 10 or more miles from an Express Scripts customer. This includes enhancing performance- and incentive-based programs that pay pharmacies more when they drive better outcomes, such as prescribing 90-day supplies of prescription drugs that improve adherence. In addition, all independent rural pharmacies will have increased opportunities to participate in Express Scripts' retail pharmacy networks.
Expanding Pharmacy Care Services to Drive Growth
Express Scripts, in collaboration with other Evernorth Health Services businesses, will increase access to certain routine, preventive and chronic care services at independent pharmacies – driving new business growth opportunities for pharmacy owners and providing convenient care options for consumers. This includes reimbursing independent pharmacists for a variety of health screenings, testing and clinical services, such as:
- COVID-19 and other routine vaccinations
- Trainings to empower pharmacists to recognize and combat substance use disorders, including opioid addiction and naloxone administration
- Additional prescriptions for acute infections
- Acute viral condition testing (i.e., influenza, strep A, A1C)
- Lifestyle counseling, such as nutrition and smoking cessation
- Annual behavioral health screenings
"Independent pharmacies already add value beyond dispensing medications – and they can do even more. We need to ensure rural communities have access to the same quality, affordable care as those living in densely populated communities. Where you live shouldn't dictate the type of care you receive or how long you have to wait for it," Kautzner added.
Enhancing Engagement with New Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee
To fully realize the vision and potential of this initiative, Express Scripts will establish the industry's first Independent Pharmacy Advisory Committee. The newly established committee will convene a diverse group of pharmacy leaders across rural, urban and suburban areas – all focused on continuing to drive competitive reimbursement practices, learning from each other's business models, and creating new solutions that leverage independent pharmacists to alleviate provider shortages across the health care delivery system.
"Partnership is in our DNA because it helps achieve better outcomes for the people we serve," Kautzner said. "That's exactly our goal with this committee. By bringing together a differentiated set of perspectives and expertise, we'll unlock new innovation opportunities and accelerate a sustained commitment to pharmacies and patients across the country."
About Evernorth Health Services
Evernorth Health Services creates pharmacy, care and benefits solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Evernorth capabilities are powered by our businesses, including Express Scripts, Express Scripts® Pharmacy, Accredo, eviCore and MDLIVE, along with holistic Evernorth platforms and solutions that move people and organizations forward. All Evernorth solutions are serviced and provided by or through operating affiliates of Evernorth Health, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), or third-party partners. Learn more at evernorth.com.
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Company opening headquarters in Chicago with offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco and Austin
CHICAGO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Constru, a leader in breakthrough computer vision technology for the construction sector, today announced its entrance into the U.S. market with the opening of a new headquarters in Chicago as well as offices in New York, Boston, San Francisco and Austin.
The U.S. expansion is led by Constru Chief Revenue Officer Jessica Herrala, a 25-year veteran of the construction industry. Herrala, who joined Constru in 2021, has held leadership roles at Skanska USA, The Walsh Group and Clayco.
"The U.S. construction market is thriving right now, and we're excited to be establishing a footprint here," said Herrala. "We're contractors ourselves, and we understand the pain points construction and development teams are feeling right now. The current workforce just isn't large enough to sustain the pace of growth, and we know our technology can help get projects completed ahead of schedule and under budget."
Constru's revolutionary software platform, which is considered the most granular in the market,
uses next-generation computer vision to turn captured jobsite imagery into insightful analytics that drive better performance on construction projects. Designed specifically for the construction and development sector, the technology tracks more than 250 elements of a construction project and offers actionable insights to help control costs, optimize team and process efficiencies, and identify discrepancies and quality issues.
"The Constru operating system is designed to give users access to the data they need to reduce project risk and better manage the production process," Herrala said. "It is customizable to each company's work process and shows project progress with pinpoint accuracy. It has everything they need to work smarter, not harder."
To support its continued growth and entry into the U.S. market, the company is currently hiring for a variety of onsite and remote positions, including roles in construction, engineering and sales. Visit the Constru Careers page for more information about available positions.
Constru is a global construction technology company that leverages computer vision to turn captured jobsite imagery into insights for better data-driven decision making. Its revolutionary platform monitors every job on every wall to deliver actionable insights, boost efficiency and amplify return on investment. With headquarters in Tel Aviv and Chicago, the company has offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Austin and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit constru.ai.
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Which tech gift for artists is best?
If you’re shopping for an artist this year, you may be wondering what to get them. They likely already have the basics, like paint, pencils, sketchbooks and other art supplies, but may not have the latest art technology, such as tablets. Believe it or not, there have been numerous technological advancements for artists over the years, many of which can help the artist in your life take their craft to the next level. When buying tech gifts for an artist, taking the time to consider potential applications for gifts and knowing which are the most popular among artists is an excellent way to begin your search.
Top 10 best tech gifts for artists
Best gifts for digital artists
Wacom Cintiq 22 Drawing Tablet
The 21.5-inch Wacom Cintiq 22 Drawing Tablet features high-end pressure-sensing capabilities that allow artists to create a range of different brush strokes. Although many users reported issues using Adobe Photoshop with the device, the artist in your life will likely love this tablet if they use a different art software. The sizable 1920×1080 full HD screen will make their artwork stand out and look just as bright and vibrant as it does in their imagination.
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This stylus pen is weighted, comfortable to use and features four different tips: a precision disc, a brush, a ballpoint pen and a microfiber point. Users say these tips work well with most tablets. The pen breaks into four different sections, each of which features a unique tip, making it incredibly easy to keep up with all of the included pieces.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 11-inch Android Tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 includes a stylus that you’re able to store in a hidden compartment on the tablet. Although some users have received devices with faulty screens, this high-end tablet features up to 512GB of storage and an excellent-looking display. The device can be exchanged within 30 days of purchase if you receive a defective screen. Users are sure to love this tablet’s top-notch performance, PC functionality and the ability to use a stylus.
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Best tech gifts for artists who love to sketch and paint
This unique product allows artists to draw directly on sketch paper while simultaneously creating a digital version of their sketch. For use, artists simply slide the Repaper ring onto their sketch pencil and attach a piece of sketch paper to the Repaper graphics tablet — then, the Repaper will copy and record the pencil’s motions on their phone, tablet or PC. Some users have suggested that the device’s accuracy may fade over time. With that said, most celebrate the device as an incredibly accurate tool that eliminates any need for a tablet for digital art.
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Some artists may not like the idea of tracing, but with the Artograph EZ Tracer, they can trace their own art on a much larger scale. This projector works with any drawing created on a 4-inch by 4-inch scale and can enlarge it by two to 10 times its original size. Using the Artograph EZ Tracer, artists can sketch whatever they’d like to create and then project it onto a canvas for painting. It’s important to note, the tracer doesn’t include a bulb, but most LED and CFL bulbs should be compatible.
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Best tech gifts for photographers
This advanced-level camera features everything a professional photographer would need. The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV shoots up to seven frames per second and features a DIGIC 6+ image processor, which ensures incredibly high image quality for your continuous shots. In addition to being an excellent choice for photography, this camera can be used as an ultra-high-performance webcam for any computer.
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This robust studio set is perfect for photographers that do shoots from their home. The StudioPRO Complete Studio features a 10-foot power cord, several backdrops and a carrying bag that makes it easy to carry around. Although there is no arm extension for the overhead light, most users found this set to have more than enough functionality for professional photoshoots.
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The Nikon D3500 is compatible with the full range of Nikon and Nikkor lenses. The controls are straightforward to use, and the device’s Bluetooth connectivity gives photographers the freedom to control the camera from their phone or tablet. The Nikon D3500 doesn’t feature built-in image stabilization, but if the user tends to shoot with a tripod, they won’t have any issues with this advanced DSLR camera.
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Unique tech gifts for artists
This affordable doodling robot is perfect for young artists that love to both build and draw. The 4M Doodling Robot kit contains everything you need to make your very own robot. Once built, the robot can hold up to three pens, pencils or markers and draw various patterns by rotating its legs and vibrating. If you want to alter the design, simply adjust the angle and height of the pens or adjust the robot’s legs. Some users found that the robot was difficult for their kids to assemble on their own and may require assistance, but if your child has trouble putting the 4M Doodling Robot together, it could make for a fun group project.
The MYNT3D Super 3D Pen gives artists a chance to bring their creations to life. This 3D printing pen has a replaceable nozzle and a dial that allows you to adjust the flow-rate of the material. Some users found that the pen stopped working after a short time, but most were satisfied and reported no longevity issues. The MYNT3D Super 3D Pen can be used to create statues and figurines from scratch, or even repair plastic toys and 3D-printed statues.
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Man accused of assaulting pregnant realtor arrested
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - A suspect in the assault and attempted kidnapping of a pregnant Arizona real estate agent was arrested in Texas, according to a credible source.
Court records in El Paso County, Texas, confirm that 31-year-old Juan Nunley Jr. was booked Wednesday under the alias Donasti Davonsiea as a fugitive from justice in Arizona, KOLD reports.
Nunley is wanted for the alleged assault against a pregnant real estate agent at a home in Tucson, Arizona, on Oct. 8.
$13k reward offered for info on suspect in kidnapping of pregnant real estate agent
Police said the victim was showing the house to a prospective buyer when Nunley allegedly assaulted her with a weapon and tried to physically restrain her.
She was able to escape and call 911, but police say she miscarried three days after the attack because of her injuries.
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Randle out as Yazoo City Police chief, mayor confirms
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WLBT) - Less than two weeks after taking office, Yazoo City’s new police chief has resigned.
Mayor David Starling tells WLBT the two agreed to mutually part ways after several questions surrounding Randle’s appointment arose.
Starling’s full statement is below:
“Chief Randle and I spoke, and as I stated in my address to the city, I’m not about creating distractions. A leader’s job is not to be a part of distractions, but to move forward and be a calm to a city. And he thought it best, and we mutually agreed, that it be best we take away all the hoopla and all the negativity that was surrounding this position so that our city can move forward and try to become a thriving community.”
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Everyone loves walking into a room that smells wonderful. But artificial fragrances can be potentially toxic, especially to children or pets, and adults with sensitivities, lung issues or breathing problems. Fragrant indoor plants can be a safer way to bring pleasing aromas into your home.
Houseplants have many benefits. They increase feelings of comfort and mental well-being, offering stress-relief, healing properties and even a productivity boost. Plants can naturally help clean the air, and fragrant indoor plants stimulate your senses.
Fragrant Indoor Plants That Smell And Look Wonderful
The sense of smell is incredibly powerful. Inhaling scents can trigger memories, evoke emotions and even change your mood.
Of course, choosing the best fragrant indoor plants is a subjective endeavor, as everyone has unique preferences and associations with particular scents, but the following houseplants are some of the most popular, aromatic options that are easy to find and care for.
Begonia
This popular houseplant can have colorful or succulent leaves and clusters of flowers in pink, red, yellow, orange or white. While there are numerous types of begonias, fragrant (or odorata) begonias have a mild, sweet scent that many plant owners adore. These plants have oval-shaped, glossy, evergreen leaves and tend to be easy to grow.
Fragrant begonias thrive in soil that contains peat moss, perlite and vermiculite and that is kept neither too wet nor too dry. They’ll be happiest in a spot with bright, indirect light and abundant humidity.
Geraniums
Scented geraniums are sometimes compared to roses. While they do have a rosy aroma, the leaves of geraniums also smell citrusy, fruity and a little bit spicy. There are also varieties that smell like apples and cinnamon, peach, strawberry or mint.
The soft, warm scent of these fragrant indoor plants and their ability to flourish make them a favorite option. Just brush your hand against the foliage or rub the leaves between your fingers to release the plant’s fragrance.
Jasmine
Not all varieties of jasmine are scented, but the ones that are tend to smell rich, sweet, fruity and musky. Some of the best-smelling jasmine varieties include gently-scented Arabian jasmine; the heavier-fragranced common jasmine; Spanish jasmine, which has a sharp but not overpowering scent, and the highly-fragrant pink jasmine.
Indoors, jasmine plants should get about six hours of intense, indirect light daily. The plants proliferate quickly, so pruning them after they flower will keep them healthy.
Lavender
This soft and unassumingly pretty plant has a fresh, light, floral scent. Lavender is a perennial plant with known health benefits, such as supporting good sleep, reducing pain and inflammation, improving mood and having antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
These fragrant indoor plants will grow best in a pot that is only an inch or two larger than the root ball with lean soil near a bright south-facing window.
Mint
You can grow many types of aromatic mint plants inside your home and even use them in cooking and baking. Peppermint has a sweet smell. Chocolate mint has a cool peppermint scent with a warm cocoa undertone. Eau de Cologne mint, also known as orange mint and bergamot mint, smells citrusy.
These plants are attractive and grow well year-round indoors, even when you harvest leaves from them. You can even collect several varieties to use in your kitchen or throughout your house.
Orchids
Orchids are another beloved houseplant that offers several aromatic varieties. For instance, Brassavola nodosa, commonly called Lady of the Night, has a room-filling fragrance similar to freesia or lily-of-the-valley. Brightly colored Rhynchostylis gigantea or foxtail orchid has a sweet, citrus scent. Walker’s Cattleya (aka Cattleya walkeriana) has fragrant vanilla to cinnamon-scented flowers that open very flat.
Taking care of orchid plants indoors can be simple when you learn what they need to thrive. They do well with shallow planting in moist, well-draining conditions. They prefer bright, indirect light, but too much light can scorch the leaves. Placing them in an east or south-facing window is ideal. Cooler temperatures at night help them bloom, and it is beneficial to let them dry out a bit between waterings.
Oregano
This aromatic herb is another favorite to grow in kitchens. The plants can thrive indoors when they receive lots of direct light. You can purchase plants or grow oregano from seed and start harvesting leaves within about three months. Potting soil blended with coarse sand in a small clay pot is ideal for these fragrant indoor plants.
Other aromatic herbs you can grow in the house include rosemary, thyme, basil and parsley. Growing herbs indoors can add beauty, flavor and delightful fragrance to your home all year long.
Of course, as good as they may smell, not all plants are safe for curious kids or animals who might try to eat them. So, investigate potential hazards of plants you might bring into your home and keep them out of reach if they are toxic.
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Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday
NEW ORLEANS - Flag-waving admirers lined the sidewalk outside the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Wednesday to greet the oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor as he marked his upcoming 105th birthday.
"It feels great," Joseph Eskenazi of Redondo Beach, California, told reporters after posing for pictures with his great-grandson, who is about to turn 5, his 21-month-old great-granddaughter and six other World War II veterans, all in their 90s.
Eskenazi turns 105 on Jan. 30. He had boarded an Amtrak train in California on Friday for the journey to New Orleans. The other veterans, representing the Army, Navy and Marines, flew in for the event.
Victory Belles sing "Happy Birthday" to World War II veteran Joseph Eskenazi during his 105th birthday celebration. (The National WWII Museum)
They were visiting thanks to the Soaring Valor Program, a project of actor Gary Sinise’s charitable foundation dedicated to aiding veterans and first responders. The program arranges trips to the museum for World War II veterans and their guardians.
Eskenazi was a private first class in the Army when the attack occurred. His memories include being awakened when a bomb fell — but didn't explode — near where he was sleeping at Schofield Barracks, reverberating explosions as the battleship USS Arizona was sunk by Japanese bombs, and machine gun fire from enemy planes kicking up dust around him after he volunteered to drive a bulldozer across a field so it could be used to clear runways.
"I don't even know why — my hand just went up when they asked for volunteers," Eskenazi said. "Nobody else raised their hand because they knew that it meant death. ... I did it unconsciously."
He was at the Army's Schofield Barracks when the Dec. 7, 1941, attack began, bringing the United States into the war. About 2,400 servicemen were killed.
Eskenazi and his fellow veterans lined up for pictures amid exhibits of World War II aircraft and Higgins boats, designed for beach landings.
"Thank you guys for providing us a country that was worth fighting for," veteran Billy Hall, a who rose to the rank of major in the Marines after enlisting in 1941, shouted to well-wishers.
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The Arctic is melting — and that's setting off a geopolitical rivalry for the region's once inaccessible resources and shipping routes. In response, the U.S. will soon see its first ambassador-at-large for the Arctic Region; the Biden administration last month nominated Mike Sfraga to the position.
"What we're seeing now is something that is just so dramatic." Sfraga told students at Duke University last year. "[T]he Arctic has warmed nearly four times the global average."
While indigenous communities have long thrived in communion with the land there, nation states haven't had much presence in the northern latitudes because it hasn't been ripe for exploitation. Until sea ice began rapidly receding, oil, gas, shipping and minerals were all under frigid lock and key.
But with dwindling sea ice, tapping the region's resources is becoming more feasible. And in conjunction with the economic opportunities, nations are eyeing big military spending.
Russia has already ramped up its military presence and the United States is playing catch-up. Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski's team told NPR in a statement that dealing with national security threats from Russia and China in the region will be a top challenge.
There is bipartisan support for funding that pricey military response in the Arctic even as many in Congress actively reject mitigating the effects of climate change.
What are nations after?
"Because of climate change, we've seen a whole new ocean open in our lifetime. We now have quite a navigable Arctic," Sherri Goodman, secretary general of the International Military Council on Climate and Security, told NPR.
Goodman says both China and Russia have substantive plans for the region. Both nations, just as the U.S. has, have acknowledged global climate change and resulting sea ice recession as the impetus for making moves on the Arctic's resources. A 2020 study published in Nature Climate Change projects iceless summers in the Arctic in just over a decade.
"Russia under Putin envisions a toll road for transit across the northern sea route that would transit goods and energy from Asia to ports in Europe," Goodman says. "And as part of that, he has militarized and nuclearized the Arctic to ensure that ships requiring access would have to rely on Russia's icebreaking escort. And we've seen more aggressive military behavior by Russia."
China is working with Russia on extraction opportunities. And the United States doesn't want to be left behind.
The Biden administration's four-pillared Arctic strategy includes a foundation of economic development and infrastructure investment.
Of course, plans to chase more pollution-intensive resources are effectively doubling down on climate change — it's unclear how the existential threat of wildlife deterioration, food insecurity, storm severity and the likes of Earth's rapidly dwindling sea ice are factored into grand money-making ventures in the northern latitudes.
How is DOD responding?
Climate change will increasingly drive conflict and tensions around the globe. The U.S. Defense Department now factors this global instability into every mission it conducts, per a 2016 DOD directive.
Every branch of the U.S. military has published climate adaptation plans, citing an array of concerns from bases struggling with sea level rise to instability driven by food and water scarcity and climate-driven migration.
Climate change is "driving mission for the Department of Defense," Joe Bryan, special climate adviser to the DOD, told the Brookings Institution last year. "At the same time, on the supply side, it's impacting our readiness and ability to actually meet that demand."
Goodman of the International Military Council on Climate and Security echoed the problem.
"DOD recognizes that climate change is a threat multiplier for instability in fragile regions of the world and here at home today, too," she said. "And it's reshaping the way we need to construct our force posture to be able to mitigate risk from the changing climate."
The Arctic is emerging as a prominent example of this instability.
Russia has already begun expanding its armed presence in the Arctic substantially beyond U.S. presence in the region.
They have an abundance of airfields, missile systems, dozens of icebreakers — some of which are nuclear powered — and they conduct military exercises in the region.
The U.S. is invested in filling that arms gap – from bipartisan congressional prerogatives to the White House's commitment to "enhancing the capabilities required to defend our interests in the Arctic," as outlined in the October 2022 National Strategy for the Arctic Region.
Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, told NPR the armed services face an extreme operational challenge that needs to be met with training and resources, including a base on the northern coast of Alaska. One major gap in preparedness is the lack of Navy and Coast Guard vessels able to traverse the ice.
"The bottom line is, I believe we're at two operational, incredibly old [ice breakers]," he said. "The Russians have dozens ... from a ship standpoint, [we're] really kind of outgunned up there in both presence and capability."
Plans are already underway for the U.S. military; their training and tech is evolving to meet the environmental conditions and some Coast Guard ice-breaking vessels are in the works. Substantially more is expected in the coming months and years.
At what cost?
Spending and actions around the world on mitigating climate change have failed to meet U.N.-set goals, fueling DOD's growing concern and attempts to model future instability.
As the consequences of climate change grow, the required financial response will also grow; military action in the Arctic is one of those consequences.
Although there is no bipartisan support to curb emissions, there is bipartisan support for responding to the melting Arctic and Russian and China's presence with military capability – though Arctic spending is not specifically categorized as climate spending in the National Defense Authorization Act, the bill that funds everything from soldiers to aircrafts for the DOD.
Less than 1% – or about $3.1 billion – of the funding in this year's more than $850 billion NDAA is allocated specifically for climate change measures. Those climate-change funds mostly comprise infrastructure investments for base resiliency and vehicle electrification projects, among others.
But that number doesn't reflect the full extent of climate change's impact on DOD spending. The unprecedented warming in the Arctic caused by climate change presents a potential for much, much more spending on climate due to the United States' gap in readiness. That gap concerns California Democratic Rep. John Garamendi, the previous chair of the subcommittee on readiness, for the passage of the NDAA '23.
"The fact is the Navy has no vessels that are capable of operating in ice and therefore we cede control of the Arctic to China and Russia, both of whom have extensive icebreaking fleets, including Russia with nuclear powered icebreakers," he warned.
"We're way, way behind. ... We may, much to my disappointment, have to do a long-term lease of icebreakers from other countries and repurpose them for our own Coast Guard and military. And that'll come into [the next] NDAA."
The most recent DOD spending bill requires a report detailing the feasibility of Navy Destroyers outfitted with icebreaking capability for the Arctic — the current ships, without icebreaking hulls, cost well over $1 billion each to construct; the 2022 NDAA authorized $4.9 billion for 3 destroyers.
Ships, aircraft, supplies, infrastructure, soldiers and more all come into play in the consistent calls from the White House, Congress and experts when discussing America's response to the warming Arctic. All of that must also be tailored to the conditions of the Arctic, including the complicating issue of building on thawing permafrost — the land is sinking as it warms.
None of this is cheap.
Military spending on a changing climate has the potential to outpace mitigation spending from the U.S. government in bills like Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, and the U.N.'s spending on programs like the Green Climate Fund, its largest climate adaptation and mitigation purse.
The coming NDAAs will show just how much climate change is going to influence defense spending.
Despite Republican control of the House, Garamendi says he doesn't expect to see DOD funding wane in the Arctic just because it's tied to climate change.
"I believe that the House Armed Services Committee will continue to push forward," he says. "And the icebreakers are on everybody's mind now. ... It is an accepted problem and I believe that we'll stay on track."
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Uvalde school year starts amid fear and unfinished security
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A new and worrisome school year begins Tuesday in Uvalde.
There is new high fencing around the Texas community’s public school campuses that still isn’t finished, a heavy police patrol that many families don’t trust and no classes ever again at Robb Elementary School, three months after a gunman with an AR-15-style rifle killed 19 children and two teachers inside two adjoining fourth-grade classrooms.
Ashley Morales is putting her son, Jeremiah, back in class — because she says she has no other choice as a working single mother. She will drop him off outside Uvalde Elementary on the first day. She says parents won’t be allowed inside.
“I’m just nervous, scared,” said Morales, whose son was a third-grader last year at Robb Elementary and lost three friends in the May 24 massacre. During a recent “Meet the Teacher” night, she felt a rush of anxiety walking down the school hall.
“Oh my gosh, it’s actually going to happen,” she said. “School is going to start.”
Although school already started weeks ago in many parts of Texas, officials pushed back the first day of class in Uvalde after a summer of unfathomable heartache, anger and revelations of widespread failures by law enforcement who allowed an 18-year-old gunman to fire inside the adjoining classrooms for more than 70 minutes.
Despite pushing back the start of the year, Uvalde school officials said several enhanced security measures remain incomplete, including installing additional cameras and new locks.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has committed to putting nearly three dozen state troopers on Uvalde campuses — but that is of no comfort to some families since there were more than 90 state troopers on scene during the attack.
More than 100 families in Uvalde signed up for virtual school, while others pulled their kids out of the district and enrolled them in private schools. One teacher who was shot in the abdomen and survived, Elsa Avila, will not be greetings students for the first time in 30 years because she is still recovering.
A damning report by a Texas House committee found that nearly 400 officers in all rushed to Robb Elementary after the shooting but hesitated for more than hour to confront the shooter. Body camera and surveillance footage showed heavily armed officers, some holding bulletproof shields, stacked in the hallway but not advancing to the classroom.
Steve McCraw, head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, called the response “an abject failure.”
Last month, the Uvalde school board fired district police Chief Pete Arredondo, who McCraw and the House report accused of failing to take control of the scene and wasting time by looking for a key for a classroom door that was likely unlocked. The firing has not quieted demands for others to face punishment. One other officer — Uvalde Lt. Mariano Pargas, the acting police chief that day — has been placed on administrative leave.
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PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge in Phoenix on Friday refused to put on hold her order requiring phone records of the Arizona Republican Party leader to be turned over to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, pending an appeal.
U.S. District Judge Diane Humetewa said state GOP Chair Kelli Ward had failed to show that she would suffer irreparable harm if congressional investigators for the records. And she again rejected Ward’s claims that her First Amendment rights would be chilled if investigators were able to learn whom she spoke with while trying to challenge former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election defeat.
Humetewa said she found Ward’s “alleged concern speculative — and in light of disclosures made during oral argument — dubious.”
She noted that Ward’s lawyers pointed out at a Tuesday hearing that she had written a book about sending an alternate slate of fake presidential electors to Congress and filmed multiple videos of her actions and posted them on YouTube.
“These actions belie Ms. Ward’s concern that her communications with her constituents or colleagues will be chilled by (the phone company’s) possible disclosure of who she spoke with during that time,” Humetewa wrote.
The House committee investigating the Capitol attack is seeking phone records from just before the November 2020 election to Jan. 31, 2021. That would include a period when Ward was pushing for Trump’s election defeat to be overturned and Congress was set to certify the results in favor of Democrat Joe Biden.
Kelli Ward and her husband, Michael Ward, were presidential electors who would have voted for Trump in the Electoral College had he won Arizona. Both signed a document falsely claiming they were Arizona’s true electors, despite Biden’s victory in the state.
During Tuesday’s hearing, the attorney representing the congressional committee noted that Kelli Ward had refused to answer questions during a deposition, citing her Fifth Amendment not to incriminate herself.
Ward’s attorney urged the judge to briefly block the subpoena while her appeal is pending. But Humetewa noted that the appeals court won’t get to the case until after the committee must dissolve when the current Congress ends Jan. 3, 2023.
Ward is a staunch Trump ally who has aggressively promoted the false claim that the election was stolen from him. In the days after the election, she pressured Republicans on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to investigate unsupported claims of fraud before election results were certified, according to text messages released by the county. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/election/ap-judge-wont-block-jan-6-panel-subpoena-to-arizona-gop-chair/ | 2022-10-08 10:04:44 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/politics/election/ap-judge-wont-block-jan-6-panel-subpoena-to-arizona-gop-chair/ |
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – Some Oregon lawmakers want the state to hand out cash to people to help with the homeless crisis.
Sen. Wlnsvey Campos and Rep. Khanh Pham are chief sponsors of Senate Bill 603, which would give $1,000 a month in cash to 1,000 Oregon households on a trial basis — $25 million total.
Those who qualify would have to either be homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or struggling to pay rent – earning 60% below the median income – with a focus on seniors, families with children and homeless youth.
The money for housing assistance would come from taxpayers through the state’s general fund, and the Portland State University Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative would work on a trial basis to gauge its success, determining whether it should continue or be expanded.
“Rental assistance is not as readily available as we would like it to be, and I say that as someone who has worked as a case manager in the space to get folks into housing,” Campos said.
The bill indicates the money is supposed to be used for items like rent, transportation, medical bills, and student loans.
Some critics say they are concerned with a lack of direct accountability regarding how that money would be spent and question why the bill sponsors would opt to use taxpayer dollars instead of a grant program.
“We want to make sure that we are being accountable… that we are seeing where the dollars are going, so that’s why this is initially a pilot program,” Campos said.
PSU would come up with guidelines and monitor the impact if the bill were to pass. Campos and Pham say the program has been tried in other cities around the country and has been successful in keeping people housed. | https://www.ksn.com/news/oregon-lawmakers-propose-bill-that-would-give-1k-per-month-to-homeless-people/ | 2023-03-02 04:17:24 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/oregon-lawmakers-propose-bill-that-would-give-1k-per-month-to-homeless-people/ |
Atlantic City’s perpetual roller-coaster ride through history appears to be on an upswing, but the resort town still seems stuck in the “familiar is favorable” approach in many of its live-music venues.
Cover bands have dominated the music landscape, and while many are extremely talented, outlets or special events that encourage original live music have been somewhat sparse by comparison.
The Orange Loop Amphitheater hopes to help change that when it debuts the Frantic City festival starting noon Saturday, Sept. 24. Eleven of the top indie bands from all over the country will perform sets ranging from a half-hour to an hour on two alternating stages.
The event is being presented by a pair of New Jersey natives with extensive backgrounds on the regional music scene – longtime Hoboken-area concert promoter Todd Abramson, and Joe Holdfast, who has been heavily involved in the revival of the Asbury Park music scene. He is also the former owner of the renowned HoldFast Records in Asbury Park. The festival will be hosted by actor-comedian and friend of Abramson, Fred Armisen.
Management at Bourré, a mainstay of the Orange Loop entertainment district that encompasses the beach blocks of St. James Place, Tennessee and New York avenues, reached out to Abramson and Holdfast about hosting the festival in A.C.
“We were approached by Charlie of Bourré, who told us he thought Atlantic City should have its own festival – something that kind of represented what he was seeing and what we thought we were seeing when we were doing some business down there, and he just kind of cut us loose,” says Holdfast.
“Todd used to book Maxwell’s in Hoboken, and I have a long history in Asbury Park working at the Stone Pony and doing other festivals, so when he cut us loose and gave us free rein, we kind of nerded out for a week and tried to do a mix of bands that most people heard of – some newer and some older – along with some foundational bands like Superchunk and the Bouncing Souls.
“Todd and I felt really lucky to be able to do it this way,” he adds. “We actually got to build this from scratch. You kind of get that feel that good things are coming in Atlantic City. You can see the foundation is there, and there are a lot of people doing amazing work who really want the city to thrive.”
Holdfast says that while all 11 of the groups performing have established fan bases in the indie-music world, some have never shared a stage before and many have never performed in Atlantic City before.
“About 90 percent of the bands in the lineup Todd and I have worked with numerous times in the past on some level, and that’s the reason that most of them are on the bill,” Holdfast says. “These are the guys who get it, they understand opportunity and they want to be a part of helping Atlantic City grow musically. The lineup was designed to complement each other, and to get some of the more established bands a new ear just as much as the younger bands.
“This show wasn’t built and then put in A.C. – it was built for A.C. with the understanding that we wanted to bring these bands, these agents, these press people down who may not have given the city a chance in the past. Most are being flown in on Friday morning specifically because we wanted them there at least one day to hang out, walk the Boardwalk, check out the food, feel it out.
“This is like a taste test. There’s always been culture in Atlantic City. We just want to get more people to come and check it out, grow it and want to be a part of it.”
A chat with Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan
Superchunk is an indie-rock band founded in 1989 by bass player and backing vocalist Laura Ballance and guitarist/lead vocalist Mac McCaughan in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The two also established around that same time an independent record label called Merge Records that started as an outlet for their own band, but grew to include artists from around the world, with many of their records reaching the top of the Billboard music charts. Ballance and McCaughan also co-wrote with John Cook the book “Our Noise: The Story of Merge Records, the Indie Label That Got Big and Stayed Small.”
Superchunk – which also features guitarist Jim Wilbur, drummer Jon Wurster and bassist Jason Narducy – has released 12 studio albums since its self-titled LP in 1990, most recently “Wild Loneliness” earlier this year.
Ray Schweibert: Has Superchuck every played in Atlantic City before?
Mac McCaughan: No. I’m coming the day before the festival and leaving Sunday, so I’ll be staying a couple of nights. We’re all really looking forward to it.
RS: How hard is it to make a setlist for a show like this, where you’ll only be playing for about 45 minutes?
MM: It’s actually kind of fun, but it is hard when you’re trying to incorporate older songs and newer ones. We always do a mix, but our set’s typically more like an hour and a half, something like that. It’s fun to try to pare it down and make it as solid as possible. On the tour we’ve been doing usually more than half of the new record, but for this show there will probably be only a couple of the new ones and then mostly older stuff.
RS: How has “Wild Loneliness” been received by your fan base since it came out in February?
MM: Very well, and it’s been fun playing those songs live. They’re totally different live because the record has a little bit of an acoustic feel to it. Live, of course, we’re playing them full-on electric, so it’s kind of cool because it’s a new version of the songs that people are getting.
RS: Are any of the other bands performing at Frantic City on your record label?
MM: We’ve put out a couple of singles by Rocket From the Crypt a while ago, and Titus Andronicus is on Merge currently. So that’s kind of the Merge connection, but of course Yo La Tengo are old friends of ours and I’ve toured with them and played with their band in the past. The new Titus record comes out on Merge the Friday after the festival, so I’m hoping that they’ll play some songs from that.
RS: Are you finding that vinyl records and CDs are still relevant to helping bands get their music out there, now that the internet and live streaming seems to have taken over?
MM: We still sell a good amount of vinyl and CDs, and of course even the same people who are buying those are still listening through streaming services. So it seems to have morphed into a real combination as to how people listen and buy music these days. We have a lot of fans, and bands like the ones that are playing this festival all have fan bases that like to support them, and so I feel like they do still tend to buy the physical music, even if it’s when they’re driving around in a car and listening to it through a hard copy or a streaming service.
RS: You’re credited with creating what I saw labeled as the Chapel Hill Sound – did you and your band help kick off a whole indie/punk-rock scene down there?
MM: There’s always been a great music scene here. When I was in junior high and high school there were punk-rock bands coming through, but some of the local bands that started around the same time as us would include Polvo, Archers of Loaf and Squirrel Nut Zippers. They’re all friends of ours. It was kind of cool to have a reputation for (being from) a place where there were a lot of bands happening. I think another reason the focus was on us was that we had a label at the same time, so were putting out singles by Polvo and Erectus Monotone and other bands, and of course that grew to include bands from all over the place.
RS: How helpful are events like Frantic City in getting new music out among the public, particularly in areas that cater mainly to cover bands?
MM: When I was in bands in high school we were playing covers, and then we started writing our own songs because the bands that we were looking up to, like R.E.M. (from Athens, Georgia) for instance, were all writing original music and these were the bands that we wanted to be like. So it just made sense. They were so influential and such a model for us and many other bands from the south, because bands from the south weren’t really known for alternative rock. They were only from a few hours away, but there were a lot of others that were exceptional talents that we started to go see in our area, and we started to believe that we could be something like that. | https://atlanticcityweekly.com/arts_and_entertainment/orange-loop-amphitheater-goes-indie-with-inaugural-frantic-city-festival/article_eacdd7cc-38df-11ed-a9b9-4f273401f70f.html | 2022-09-21 03:51:07 | 1 | https://atlanticcityweekly.com/arts_and_entertainment/orange-loop-amphitheater-goes-indie-with-inaugural-frantic-city-festival/article_eacdd7cc-38df-11ed-a9b9-4f273401f70f.html |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL, USA -- Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 quarterback in the Class of 2024, committed to Georgia this week, and on this episode of The College Football Survivor Show, Doug Lesmerises and Shehan Jeyarajah look at what that means for the Bulldogs and the rest of college football.
Raiola won’t play college football until 2024, the first year of the 12-team playoff, so Doug and Shehan use this chance to look at young college football players who should be playing in and impacting the 12-team playoff in 2024 and beyond.
That means the biggest talents and best fits among players about to enter their second college football seasons, their first seasons, and those in the Class of 2024 with another year of high school.
From playoff regulars like Michigan, Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State to teams ready to take advantage of the 12-team field like Penn State, UCLA, Tennessee, Oregon, and Miami, this is a discussion of young players who will define college football and the new playoff in a year of two.
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The newest hotel from Sir Richard Branson's luxury lifestyle hotel brand makes its mark in New York City's NoMad neighborhood with festivities from day to night
NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, April 4th, the big apple turned a new shade of red as Virgin Hotels New York City celebrated its official opening with a full day of festivities. Of course, Sir Richard Branson was on site to ring in this occasion as opening a hotel in New York City has been a longtime dream of his.
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The day kicked off with Sir Richard Branson welcoming the big crowd on 30th Street to introduce Colton Ryan, the lead from the new Broadway hit musical New York, New York. Colton and crew took over the hotel's front entrance (on the corner of Broadway) to perform the iconic song "New York, New York." The performance was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony with Sir Richard Branson, Colton Ryan, Virgin Hotels' CEO James Bermingham, General Manager Candice Cancino, hotel owners John Lam, Hung Luk, and other members of the Lam Group, complete with a confetti drop. Spectators helped Richard countdown from 10 to cut a Virgin Hotels-branded red ribbon with huge gold scissors and officially open the hotel.
Later in the evening, the party continued with an unforgettable grand opening event spanning multiple floors of the hotel. The night commenced with an incredible Chinese Lion Dance in Everdene, the entertainment-anchored culinary space that occupies the hotel's entire third floor, followed by a lively welcome from Sir Richard Branson and hotel owner John Lam of the Lam Group. Guests including fashion designers LaQuan Smith, Carly Cushnie, Natalie De'Banco, DJ Shaun Ross, Actress Ana Villafañe, Bravo stars Dorinda Medley, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Andrea Denver, Chris Leoni and more explored the hotel's 3rd and 4th floors to find tarot card readers, live painters, stilt walkers, jugglers, and performers in larger-than-life sized martini glasses, a Tyra Banks' Smize Cream ice cream cart, and signature drinks curated by Tequila Don Julio including a Spicy Blanco Margarita. Party goers were then invited to the 38th floor event space, where they continued to dance the night away against a backdrop featuring spectacular views of Manhattan from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty.
Guests were treated to a surprise, exclusive preview performance from the newest Virgin Voyages show, followed by a series of epic DJ sets from the likes of DJ Lovie, DJ Stretch Armstrong, Natasha Diggs, Eli Escobar, and DJ Moma.
For more information about Virgin Hotels New York City or to book a stay, visit www.virginhotels.com/nyc or call 844.556.7597.
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CIANJUR, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds on Indonesia’s main island on Monday. Terrified residents fled into the street, some covered in blood and debris.
Many of the dead were public-school students who had finished their classes for the day and were taking extra lessons at Islamic schools when they collapsed, West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil said as he announced the latest death toll in the remote, rural area.
Hospitals were overwhelmed by injured people, and the toll was expected to rise further. No estimates were immediately available because of the area’s far-flung, rural population, but many structures collapsed, and residents and emergency workers braced for grim news.
“Buildings were completely flattened,” said Dwi Sarmadi, who works for an Islamic educational foundation in a neighboring district.
Roughly 175,000 people live in the town of Cianjur, part of a mountainous district of the same name with more than 2.5 million people. Known for their piety, the people of Cianjur live mostly in towns of one- and two-story buildings and in smaller homes in the surrounding countryside.
Kamil said that more than 13,000 people whose homes were heavily damaged were taken to evacuation centers.
Emergency workers treated the injured on stretchers and blankets outside hospitals, on terraces and in parking lots in the Cianjur region, about three hours drive from the capital, Java. The injured, including children, were given oxygen masks and IV lines. Some were resuscitated.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Cianjur regional hospital building, waiting for treatment
“I was working inside my office building. The building was not damaged, but as the quake shook very strongly, many things fell. My leg was hit by heavy stuff,” Sarmadi said.
Sarmadi was waiting near a tent outside the hospital after some overwhelmed clinics were unable to see him. Many people were coming in worse shape.
“I really hope they can handle me soon,” he said.
Hasan, a construction worker who, like many Indonesians, uses one name, is also one of the survivors that is being taken to the hospital.
“I fainted. It was very strong,” said Hasan.
“I saw my friends running to escape from the building. But it was too late to get out and I was hit by the wall.”
Residents, some crying and holding their children, fled damaged homes after the magnitude 5.6 quake shook the region in West Java province in the late afternoon, at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). It also caused panic in the greater Jakarta area, where high-rises swayed and some people evacuated.
In many homes in Cianjur, chunks of concrete and roof tiles fell inside bedrooms.
Shopkeeper Dewi Risma was working with customers when the quake hit, and she ran for the exit.
“The vehicles on the road stopped because the quake was very strong,” she said. “I felt it shook three times, but the first one was the strongest one for around 10 seconds. The roof of the shop next to the store I work in had collapsed, and people said two had been hit.”
Twenty-five people were still stuck buried in the debris in Cijedil village, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Abdul Muhari said earlier in the day.
Several landslides closed roads around the Cianjur district. Among the dozens of buildings that were damaged was a hospital, the agency said. Power outages were reported.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency recorded at least 25 aftershocks.
“The quake felt so strong. My colleagues and I decided to get out of our office on the ninth floor using the emergency stairs,” said Vidi Primadhania, a worked in the capital, where many residents ran into the streets and others hid under desks.
The country of more than 270 million people is frequently struck by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis because of its location on the “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines in the Pacific Basin.
In February, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake killed at least 25 people and injured more than 460 in West Sumatra province. In January 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake killed more than 100 people and injured nearly 6,500 in West Sulawesi province.
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Interstate 81 near Dickson City is reopen after a crash briefly shut it down Thursday.
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Survey: More than 3 million students admit tobacco use
(CNN) - A new report shows a shocking number of middle and high school students are using tobacco products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at information from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey and found that more than 3 million middle- and high-schoolers reported using tobacco this year, including cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco.
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Kelly Clarkson moved to tears by Henry Winkler’s sweet insight for her daughter
By Marianne Garvey, CNN
Kelly Clarkson is getting some help from Henry Winkler.
The talk show host revealed on her show this week that her daughter has dyslexia and Winkler, who is also dyslexic, offered her some advice.
The “Barry” star is also an author of children’s books.
“I was driving my daughter to school yesterday, and she’s dyslexic,” Clarkson said. “And you have told me that you’re dyslexic as well. I find that amazing, to tell my daughter that you’ve written like 40 books and you’re dyslexic.”
She said her daughter, River Rose, 8, is “getting bullied at school for not being able to read like all the other kids.”
Winkler told her that 1 in 5 children are diagnosed with dyslexia. He looked at the camera and said, “River! How you learn has nothing to do with how brilliant you are.”
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Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb returned to the team’s Thursday practice ahead of their Sunday regular season finale against the New York Jets, which could determine whether the team makes the playoffs.
Howard (knee) and Chubb (hand/ankle), after missing last Sunday’s loss against the New England Patriots, did not participate in Wednesday’s drills.
Chubb was spotted stretching with the team Wednesday but didn’t do individual drills. He was seen working with fellow outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips on Thursday.
Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was again not seen throwing a football any significant distance during the media viewing portion of practice, but after practice, the veteran was spotted throwing farther distances with pass catchers.
Like Wednesday, he was doing light tosses with his right hand after dislocating the pinky finger on the throwing hand in the loss in Foxborough, trying to make a tackle on the game-changing pick-six he threw. The post-practice throws seem to indicate moderate progress after coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday he can’t forecast Bridgewater’s availability against the Jets.
Should Bridgewater be unable to play against the Jets, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa still in early stages of concussion protocol and not on the field, rookie Skylar Thompson would start. Veteran Mike Glennon, just signed Wednesday to the practice squad, would be Thompson’s backup as the Dolphins need a win plus a Patriots loss to the Bills to get into the playoffs.
Left tackle Terron Armstead, nursing toe, pectoral, knee and hip ailments, was not seen again at Thursday practice.
The Dolphins also did not have fellow tackles Kendall Lamm and Eric Fisher present. Fisher had his first practice back from a calf injury Wednesday.
Wide receiver and punt returner Cedrick Wilson Jr. was again not seen at Thursday drills as he deals with a hip injury.
Running back Raheem Mostert and outside linebacker Melvin Ingram were back at Thursday’s session after getting a veteran rest day Wednesday.
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Monday, July 25, 2022
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Western Nevada-Eastern Sierra-Northeast California Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Reno NV
332 AM PDT Tue Jul 26 2022
This is an automatically generated product that provides averaged
values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
please visit www.nws.noaa.gov/wtf/udaf/area/?site=rev
CAZ072-NVZ002-270300-
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
332 AM PDT Tue Jul 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Haze and smoke through the day. Slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 79 to
89. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Haze through the night. Lows 46 to 56. Southwest winds around
10 mph in the evening becoming light.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 80 to 90. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows 47 to 57. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening
becoming light.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs 83 to 93. Light winds becoming northeast
around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows 54 to 64.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs
83 to 93.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 64.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs 82 to 92.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 54 to 64.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 78 to 88.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 51 to 61.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 85.
$$
CAZ070-NVZ005-270300-
Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Empire, and Gerlach
332 AM PDT Tue Jul 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Haze. Highs 92 to 102. North winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 61 to
71. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
94 to 104. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows 61 to 71. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 95 to 105. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 72.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 96 to 106.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 62 to 72.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs 94 to 104.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 61 to 71.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 91 to 101.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 60 to 70.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 87 to 97.
$$
CAZ071-270300-
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Portola, Susanville, Westwood,
Sierraville, and Loyalton
332 AM PDT Tue Jul 26 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Haze. Highs 90 to 100. Light winds becoming south around
10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows 53 to 63. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
91 to 101. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows 54 to 64. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs 92 to 102. Light winds becoming
northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing.
Lows 56 to 66.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs 92 to 102.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 65.
.SATURDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs 91 to 101.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 66. Highs
88 to 98.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows 54 to 64. Highs 84 to 94.
$$
CAZ073-270300-
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Coleville, Lee Vining,
and Mammoth Lakes
332 AM PDT Tue Jul 26 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Haze and smoke through the day. Chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 77 to 87. Light
winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows 48 to 58. North winds around 10 mph shifting to the
southwest after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the
morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 90. Light winds
becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 49 to 59. Northwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 82 to 92. Light winds
becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 51 to 61.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs 83 to 93. Lows 51 to 61.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 53 to 63.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 78 to
88.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows 48 to 58.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to
85.
$$
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Josh Jung Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Blue Jays - June 18
Published: Jun. 18, 2023 at 12:23 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
Josh Jung -- .200 average over his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Texas Rangers versus the Toronto Blue Jays, with Chris Bassitt on the hill, on June 18 at 2:35 PM ET.
In his last game, he hit a home run while going 1-for-3 against the Blue Jays.
Josh Jung Game Info & Props vs. the Blue Jays
- Game Day: Sunday, June 18, 2023
- Game Time: 2:35 PM ET
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Blue Jays Starter: Chris Bassitt
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +175)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
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Josh Jung At The Plate
- Jung leads Texas in total hits (73) this season while batting .280 with 29 extra-base hits.
- Among qualified batters, he ranks 38th in batting average, while his on-base percentage ranks 72nd and he is 19th in slugging.
- Jung has picked up a hit in 49 of 67 games this season, with multiple hits 20 times.
- In 17.9% of his games this season, he has hit a home run, and 4.9% of his trips to the plate.
- Jung has picked up an RBI in 22 games this year (32.8%), with two or more RBI in 12 of those contests (17.9%).
- He has scored in 49.3% of his games this year, with more than one run scored in 19.4%.
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Blue Jays Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Blue Jays has a collective 9.5 K/9 to lead the league.
- The Blue Jays' 3.92 team ERA ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Blue Jays pitchers combine to give up the second-most home runs in baseball (100 total, 1.4 per game).
- Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays, his 15th of the season. He is 7-5 with a 4.02 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last time out on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, the right-hander tossed three innings, giving up eight earned runs while surrendering 11 hits.
- The 34-year-old's 4.02 ERA ranks 41st, 1.106 WHIP ranks 22nd, and 7.9 K/9 ranks 44th among qualifying pitchers this season.
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Which hydration vest is best?
Water is essential. When you are engaged in an activity such as running or hiking, where space is at a premium and there is no available source of fresh water to hydrate your body, you need to bring your own supply. That is the main purpose of a hydration vest.
The best hydration vests are rugged, fit snug and let you bring an ample supply of water. The Nathan Pinnacle 12L Hydration Vest is the top vest, featuring a sleek design with an insulated bladder that lets you bring 1.6 liters of water with you on your adventures.
What to know before you buy a hydration vest
How a hydration vest works
A hydration vest is a lightweight vest that you put on when you will be engaged in a physical activity — for instance, walking, running, kayaking or biking — for an extended period. The vest has several pockets that can hold bottles of water, a water bladder, food and your essentials (phone, wallet, keys, etc.). While you place the water bottles and fuel in front pockets for easy access, you carry the water bladder on your back. The water bladder has a convenient drinking tube that lets you take a quick sip whenever you get thirsty.
Benefits of a hydration vest
With a hydration vest, you do not need to interrupt your activity to unpack and open a bottle of water. If the tube is right by your mouth, you will drink more often, which will help you stay properly hydrated. A hydration vest also makes it easier to carry more water, and it lets you keep your hands free so you can better navigate difficult terrain.
What to look for in a quality hydration vest
Capacity
In general, you need to drink half a liter to a full liter of water for each hour you are engaged in a physical activity. When shopping for a hydration vest, look for one that can carry enough water to keep you sufficiently hydrated.
Lightweight, durable and comfortable
A hydration vest needs to be lightweight, durable and comfortable. The best are made with a moisture-wicking, breathable fabric that will hold up under rugged use.
Insulated bladder
If you prefer cold water, look for a hydration vest with an insulated bladder. Understand, however, that even the best ones won’t keep your water cold when you are in the sun for several hours.
Reflective markings
For safety, it is always wise to get a vest with reflective markings, so you are easier to see in low light. Choosing a vibrant color that stands out from the environment during the day is also smart, because it makes you easier to locate.
Additional storage space
Besides water, you may need to carry food, a smartphone, keys, identification and more. If this is the case, search for a hydration vest with extra storage.
Extras
Some hydration vests have areas that hold trekking poles, and others have a built-in emergency whistle. Sometimes, these minor aspects clearly make one vest better than all others.
How much you can expect to spend on a hydration vest
A budget hydration vest can cost as low as $25. You must be careful when purchasing these, because they might not have a durable build. On the high end, it is possible to spend up to $200 on a name-brand vest.
Hydration vest FAQ
How should a hydration vest fit?
A. A hydration vest needs to fit snugly. You do not want it sliding or bouncing around as you move because that will lead to chafing. It should provide a good fit when you tighten the adjustable straps about halfway — this gives you room to make adjustments either way as needed. Be careful about getting a vest that is too tight, however, as it might hinder the deep breathing required during physical exertion.
Do hydration vests come with a bladder?
A. Some do. Read the description to learn if the vest you are considering comes with a bladder. While it is not hard to find and buy a hydration bladder, some can cost as much as a low-end hydration vest.
What’s the best hydration vest to buy?
Top hydration vest
Nathan Pinnacle 12L Hydration Vest
Our take: This high-end hydration vest has a sleek design and a 1.6-liter bladder.
What we like: Its insulated bladder helps keep water cold for longer. It has eight pockets, so you can also carry food and other essentials. The reflective details enhance visibility in low light. The moisture-wicking fabric wears like a shirt.
What we dislike: It’s a bit expensive.
Where to buy: Available at Backcountry
Top hydration vest for the money
Our take: If you are looking for a compact, affordable vest that still provides a high degree of quality, this is a solid choice.
What we like: It’s made of micro-mesh fabric that encourages multidirectional airflow for maximum comfort. There is a zippered pocket for securing a small item, such as a phone, and drawstring pockets give you quick access to your food. You can adjust the sternum straps up or down for a customized fit.
What we dislike: It doesn’t offer much space to pack anything besides the bladder and a few smaller essentials. While this may be a negative for some, it is a benefit for others.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
Ultimate Direction Adventure 5.0 Hydration Vest
Our take: This lightweight vest offers an impressive 17 liters of overall storage.
What we like: The versatile design of this hydration vest has 13 pockets for storage along with loops to stash your trekking poles. It has an integrated rain fly that keeps your gear dry and a bottle with an angled cap for easier drinking. The front zippered pockets are roomy enough to secure a large cell phone.
What we dislike: Because of its ample storage, this vest is better for hiking than running.
Where to buy: Available at Amazon and Backcountry
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GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalized a policy to serve beer with alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority country.
FIFA said Saturday fans will be allowed to buy Budweiser beer with alcohol within the eight stadium compounds — though not at concourse concession stands — before and after games, and during evenings only at the official “Fan Festival.” That is being held in a downtown Doha park.
Game tickets promising access to Champagnes, wine, liquor and beer for hospitality clients at Qatari stadiums have been on sale since February 2021 as part of corporate packages offering “premium beverages.”
The beer policy affecting most fans was announced just 11 weeks before the first game and finally fulfills an expectation since Qatar campaigned 12 years ago to be the first World Cup host in the Middle East.
Budweiser has been the exclusive World Cup beer brand since 1986 and parent company AB InBev renewed its deal through 2022 with FIFA in a 2011 signing after Qatar was confirmed as host.
FIFA said Saturday that Budweiser with alcohol will be sold “within the stadium perimeter prior to kickoff and after the final whistle.”
“Inside the stadium bowl ticket holders will have access to non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero,” soccer’s world body said. “At the FIFA Fan Festival, Budweiser will be available to purchase from 6.30 p.m.”
Qatar’s organizing committee and AB InBev declined comment Saturday on the issue.
Alcohol is more available in Qatar than some Middle East states though it is served only in hotel restaurants and bars that have licenses. It is illegal to consume it elsewhere.
Still, Qatar has had to relax its regulation of alcohol for the 29-day tournament starting Nov. 20. It is expected to attract more than 1 million visitors including fans from 31 other nations to the tiny Emirate.
Qatar has tested its alcohol policies at games soccer including the 2019 Club World Cup that featured Europe’s then-champion Liverpool, South American champion Flamengo and Mexican club Monterrey.
Qatar is not the first World Cup host to ease its stance on alcohol. Before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, pressure from FIFA led local lawmakers to pass a special bill exempting the tournament from a ban on selling alcohol at stadiums.
Qatar beat four rival bids, including the United States, to win a World Cup hosting contest where candidates were expected to respect FIFA’s deals with commercial partners.
At the time of the FIFA hosting vote in 2010, those World Cup deals included MATCH Hospitality selling corporate packages and AB InBev. Both firms re-upped with FIFA one year later.
“It is important to remember,” MATCH Hospitality executive chairman Jaime Byrom told The Associated Press in a recent interview, “that the entire bid process of the FIFA World Cup is designed to deliver the kind of World Cup experience that all fans from around the world have a reason to expect and to look forward to.”
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today reports the final results from the IPAX-1 Ph I/II study of TLX101 therapy (4-L-[ 131I] iodo-phenylalanine, or 131I-IPA) in combination with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) in recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
The primary objective of the IPAX-1 study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability profile of intravenous 131I-IPA administered concurrently with second line EBRT in patients with recurrent GBM. Secondary objectives were to determine optimal dosing, biodistribution and radiation absorption into the tumour, as well as assess preliminary efficacy through clinical and imaging-based assessment of tumour response.
Final data up to the completion of the post-study follow-up period confirms the study has met its primary objective, demonstrating the safety and tolerability profile of TLX101 at the dosing range tested. The study also delivered encouraging preliminary efficacy data for further evaluation, demonstrating a median overall survival (OS) of 13 months from the initiation of treatment in the recurring setting, or 23 months from initial diagnosis. Given that GBM has a median survival from initial diagnosis of 12-15 months, the overall survival improvement trend seen in this patient population clearly warrants further evaluation in a larger patient population.
Recurrent GBM is a highly aggressive cancer that progresses rapidly, and for which there are few effective treatment options. TLX101 is a systemically administered targeted radiation therapy that targets L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT-1), which is typically over- expressed in GBM. TLX101 has been granted orphan drug designation in the United States and Europe.
IPAX-1 Results Summary
10 patients were enrolled of whom 9 received the full study treatment dosing of ~2GBq (2000 MBq) of TLX101, either in the form of a single administration or one of two triple-fractionated regimens. The results demonstrated all dosing regimens, in combination with EBRT, were well tolerated:
- Dosimetric analysis demonstrates that radiation exposure to key organs is well within acceptable safety limits.
- The most frequent treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were decreased lymphocyte count, fatigue, headache and hiccups, which occurred in three patients (30%), followed by decreased platelet count, diarrhea, cerebral oedema (swelling), and insomnia, which occurred in two patients (20%).
- Except for cerebral oedema (swelling), a typical side-effect of radiation to the brain, adverse events were of low grade, did not show any trends or patterns and were clinically manageable, with a significant proportion deemed unrelated to therapy. The therapy was generally well tolerated by patients.
- Overall survival (OS) was a median of 13 months, from initiation of therapy in the recurrent disease setting.
- Of the nine patients who received conventional imaging, four (44%) exhibited stable disease at day 135 and two (22%) at day 180, determined by longitudinal imaging.
- Two patients remain alive at the time of study report.
Dr. Colin Hayward, Chief Medical Officer at Telix said, "We are pleased to report this final outcome, which will be submitted for publication. We can reconfirm that TLX101 has demonstrated safety and tolerability profile and encouraging early efficacy data. The median overall survival of 13 months from initial treatment in the recurrent second line setting reinforces the validity of further investigation and dose escalation of TLX101 in patients with GBM. Due to the aggressive nature of this cancer and limited treatment options, we are experiencing a high level of interest in the follow-on study that Telix is now undertaking in newly diagnosed patients, as a front-line therapy in combination with standard of care treatment. In parallel we will continue to study TLX101 in the recurrent setting."
Dr Josef Pichler, Kepler University Hospital, Austria and Principal Investigator in the IPAX-1 study said, "When you consider that GBM has a median survival from initial diagnosis of 12-15 months, the potential benefit demonstrated in relapsed patients, in a second-line setting is encouraging. We are very motivated to continue to investigate TLX101 in a larger patient population in the planned Phase II IPAX-L (Linz) study underway at Kepler University Hospital, with the goal of collecting additional safety and efficacy data for TLX101 in in combination with EBRT in patients with relapsed-glioblastoma."
About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of diagnostic and therapeutic products using Molecularly Targeted Radiation (MTR). Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with international operations in Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical-stage products that address significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX). For more information visit www.telixpharma.com and follow Telix on Twitter (@TelixPharma) and LinkedIn.
Telix's lead product, gallium-68 (68Ga) gozetotide (also known as 68Ga PSMA-11) injection, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),[1] and by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).[2] Telix is also progressing marketing authorisation applications for this investigational candidate in Europe[3] and Canada.[4]
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MIAMI, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spot Pet Insurance, a top provider of pet insurance services, announces 201% growth in 2022, outpacing the industry average of 21.7% (NAPHIA, 2023). This upward trend highlights the growing need for extensive pet health coverage with flexible plan options in the US.
The United States pet insurance industry still has significant room for expansion when compared to its counterpart in the UK. While the UK has a well-established and mature pet insurance market, the United States has vast untapped potential. This opportunity for growth starts with the overall market penetration rate. In the UK 42% of pet parents have insurance coverage for their pets, whereas the US has a relatively low penetration rate of 2.80%. In 2022, only 5.36 million of 191 million pets in the US are insured (NAPHIA, 2023; IBIS World, 2023).
Trey Ferro, CEO of Spot Pet Insurance, is excited for the potential of the United States market, "if we can educate and empower pet parents about how pet insurance can really make a difference, we'll open the doors to a massive market. It's all about spreading the word and showing them why it's worth it to protect their beloved pets."
Spot's marketing partnerships played a significant role in excelling the company's growth. Partnering with Lyft Media, Spot reached New York City pet parents surrounding dog parks via digital cartop advertising displays. Spot collaborated with Cameo for Business to leverage A-list celebrity pet parents who reflected on experiences they've had with their pets and the impact pets have had on their lives. This digital campaign reached millions of pet parents across multiple channels to drive education and awareness of pet insurance. Through an exclusive partnership with Purina, a pet food industry leader, Spot reached a key audience of pet parents and offered a strategic partner discount of up to 10% to Purina subscribers. Following the success of these campaigns, Spot looks to further expand its digital marketing partnerships.
Spot's growth in 2022 was further propelled by strategic collaborations with employer groups. Spot has had the distinct privilege of extending pet insurance as a benefit to organizations like Miami-Dade County and institutions like AAA and the Mayo Clinic. Through these partnerships, employees gained access to comprehensive information about Spot Pet Insurance's extensive benefits and an exclusive discount of up to 20% on their pet insurance policies.
As Spot looks to achieve another remarkable year of growth in 2023, Ferro says, "We want to share our appreciation for our current Spot family members, and we are excited to welcome new pets to our family! Spot will continue to find innovative ways to improve the experience of our members while empowering them to create healthier and happier lives for their pets." The future for Spot and the pet insurance industry as a whole is bright.
About Spot Pet Insurance:
Spot is a team of pet-health-obsessed pet parents. We are driven by a shared vision to educate, empower, and engage pet lovers about the benefits of pet insurance to help them pay for covered vet bills so dogs and cats can live healthier, happier lives. For more information visit https://spotpetins.com/
Spot Pet Insurance plans are underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company (NAIC #21113. Morristown, NJ), and marketed and produced by Spot Insurance Services, LLC. (NPN # 19246385. California License #6000188). Spot Pet insurance plans do not cover pre-existing conditions. Waiting periods, annual deductible, co-insurance, benefit limits, and exclusions may apply. For all terms and conditions visit spotpetins.com/sample-policy. Preventive Care reimbursements are based on a schedule. Accident & Illness coverage reimbursements are based on the invoice. Products, schedules, discounts, and rates may vary and are subject to change. More information is available at checkout.
Company: Spot Pet Insurance
Media Contact Email: press@spotpet.com
Phone: (203) 803-7556
Address: 990 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 603 Miami, FL 33132
Website: https://spotpetins.com/
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IBISWorld. (2023, May 25). Industry market research, reports, and Statistics. IBISWorld.
Mintel Store. (2023, January 25). UK Pet Insurance Market Report – Market Forecast & Growth. Mintel Store.
Naphia. (2023, May 3). State of the Industry Report 2023 Highlights. Naphia.
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SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An amusement park in Ohio announced Tuesday it would be permanently closing the world’s second-tallest roller coaster.
The decision by Cedar Point comes a year after a small metal object flew off the 420-foot (128-meter) tall Top Thrill Dragster coaster and struck a woman in the head at the park in Sandusky. A state investigation found no evidence that the park acted illegally or had reason to believe the ride was unsafe.
The ride has remained closed since the Aug. 15, 2021 accident. Park officials did not say if the accident influenced their decision to permanently close the coaster, which has operated for 19 years and drawn 18 million riders.
In a statement announcing the closure, the park noted it “legacy of ride innovation continues. Our team is hard at work, creating a new and reimagined ride experience.” It said more details about its plans would be disclosed in the future.
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOODLES™ – the new boxed mac and cheese brand known for making nutrient-packed mac and cheese with its proprietary recipe, real cheese, protein, fiber with prebiotics, 21 nutrients, has announced today a nationwide retail launch into Whole Foods Market stores. The first boxed mac and cheese to win the coveted Clean Label Purity Award will do an initial rollout of fan-favorite flavors, Cheddy Mac and Shella Good, which can be found in the prepared pasta aisle in single-serve boxes. This retail launch comes on the heels of the brand's official debut to consumers (direct-to-consumer) in November 2021 and its growing in-store presence, GOODLES mac and cheese is more than a childhood memory and exists to bring food science and nutrition to a beloved comfort food that tastes so good, the whole household can enjoy.
"When people think of boxed mac and cheese they may not think: clean ingredients, nutrients, protein, prebiotics and high fiber," said Gal Gadot, Founding Partner at GOODLES. "But that's exactly what's in our mac along with unbelievably delicious taste! Retailing our product through Whole Foods Market, we hope to make GOODLES available to more foodie, health-conscious people than ever before and further our mission of making a tastier, kinder, gooder world."
Having launched only 8 months ago, GOODLES has seen significant growth out of the gate, and has already filled over 2.5M bowls with their delicious mac and cheese. Founded by the award-winning Actress Gal Gadot, 4x CEO Jen Zeszut, former Annie's President Deb Luster, brand entrepreneur Paul Earle, and R&D leader Molly Michet, GOODLES continues to reinvent the billion-dollar prepared pasta aisle, which hasn't seen real innovation in decades, by prioritizing quality, nutrition and taste.
"GOODLES is a full circle moment back to mac and cheese and I am so excited to bring long overdue innovation and nutrition to the beloved mac and cheese category, while building an authentic community of do-gooders who also believe small acts can have a huge impact," said Deb Luster, Founding Partner and Chief Impact Officer of GOODLES.
Shella Good is aged white cheddar with shells. Cheddy Mac is the classic creamy cheddar mac. Both flavors boast 15 grams of protein per 1 cup prepared serving, six grams of fiber with prebiotics, no artificial flavors or preservatives, and 21 nutrients. Both Cheddy Mac and Shella Good are now available at Whole Foods Market nationwide.
"Creating a nutritious noodle that actually tastes good and cooks well is incredibly challenging," said Molly Michet, President of Research & Development and Founding Partner at GOODLES. "After nearly 1,000 trials, we struck gold and are so excited to have our delicious, nutrient-packed, protein mac and cheese on Whole Foods Market shelves."
"This is a pivotal time for our consumers as we roll out our first-ever natural channel retailer . We dreamed of GOODLES hitting the shelves at Whole Foods Market from the very beginning of our journey," said Paul Earle, Co-Founder and Board Director of GOODLES.
In August 2022, Cheddy Mac and Shella Good will be joined on shelves by Twist My Parm, Mover & Shaker (a cacio e pepe-inspired flavor) and GOODLES' brand new vegan mac and cheese. In fact, Whole Foods Market will be the first retailer in the US to feature Vegan Is Believin', their dairy-free, plant-based mac and cheese.
ABOUT
GOODLES are noodles, made gooder. A brand that launched in November 2021 born out of the idea that mac & cheese is the cornerstone of pleasurable eating and loved by all ages, yet often lacks nutrition and crave-worthy taste. Made with a proprietary noodle recipe that looks, tastes, cooks and chews just like the noodles we all love, GOODLES includes protein, fiber, prebiotics, is a Low Glycemic Index food, has 21 nutrients from plants, fewer calories and is the first boxed mac and cheese to win the coveted Clean Label Purity Award. GOODLES is HQ in Santa Cruz, CA and is committed to giving away at least 1% of all products sold to organizations that address food insecurity. GOODLES won a "Nextie" for being The Brand with Most Buzz.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Liberty were struggling scoring on the outside, so the team focused on getting points inside.
It worked thanks to a strong effort from Natasha Howard, who scored a season-high 27 points to help New York beat the Washington Mystics 77-65 on Thursday night.
New York outscored Washington 44-24 in the paint with Han Xu scoring 12 points to join Howard's big game.
“Finishing inside was big for us,” Liberty coach Sandy Brondello said. “Tasha was amazing for us. Han just keeps getting better and better. She’s grasping things quite well and she has such a soft touch.”
New York missed 25 of its 31 3-point attempts.
“We had a lot of wide-open looks, we just missed them," Brondello said. “We're going to have nights like that. I like that we are taking a lot of 3s. Defense tonight won the game.”
Howard added eight rebounds and was 13 for 17 from the field for the Liberty (6-9). Sabrina Ionescu had 10 points, nine assists and seven rebounds.
The Mystics (10-7) were missing star Elena Delle Donne, who has been taking games off to rest her back which caused her to miss all of last season. Washington played in Minnesota on Tuesday and play again on Sunday at home.
“We have three games this week and we try to have her only play two right now,” Washington coach Mike Thibault said.
Washington led 24-20 after one quarter despite Howard scoring 12 points for New York in the opening period. The Liberty outscored the Mystics 20-11 in the second quarter to take a 40-35 advantage into the half.
New York extended the lead in the third quarter to 10 behind Howard, who had nine points in the period. The Mystics got within eight in the fourth quarter, but could get no closer.
Natasha Cloud scored 17 points to lead the Mystics.
TRAINING ROOM
Despite being listed as probable for the game, DiDi Richards missed her 14th game of the season because of a right hamstring injury. She went through warmups but wasn't ready to go.
“It's been a long process, they decided to see how she was going to warm up and they decided to give her a few more days,” Brondello said.
New York was also still missing Rebecca Allen (non-COVID illness); Betnijah Laney (right knee) and Jocelyn Willoughby (left knee).
UP NEXT:
Mystics: host Connecticut on Sunday.
Liberty: host Seattle on Sunday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol riot trial for Proud Boys leaders promised to be a historic showcase for some of the most compelling evidence of an alleged plot by far-right extremists to halt the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.
One month into the trial, there have been plenty of fireworks, but mostly when the jury wasn’t in the courtroom.
Lawyers representing the five Proud Boys charged with seditious conspiracy have repeatedly sparred with U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly during breaks in testimony. At least 10 times, those lawyers have argued in vain for him to declare a mistrial.
The judge regularly admonishes lawyers for interrupting him and has threatened to hold them in contempt if it continues. Two defense lawyers at one point floated the idea of withdrawing from the case if Kelly did not rule in their favor on evidentiary matters.
The barrage of bickering has bogged down the proceedings in the federal courthouse, where the Capitol can be seen in the distance from some windows. One recent day in court, defense lawyer Norm Pattis compared the trial to visiting “Gilligan’s Island,” the title and setting of the 1960s-era sitcom about a shipwrecked boat’s crew and passengers.
“It was supposed to be a three-hour tour, and people were stranded together for an infinite period while they worked out their interpersonal difficulties,” Pattis quipped.
The tension in the courtroom reflects the high stakes for the Justice Department and the defendants. It’s one of the most serious cases to emerge from the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, and former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio is perhaps the highest profile person to be charged so far in the assault.
The Proud Boys face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of seditious conspiracy. Acquittals on the rarely used charge — which strikes at the heart of what prosecutors say happened that day — would be a setback in the government’s Jan. 6 investigation, which continues to grow two years later.
Tarrio and four lieutenants are accused of participating in a weekslong plot to keep Democrat Joe Biden out of the White House after he defeated then-President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Prosecutors say it culminated with Proud Boys mounting a coordinated assault on the Capitol alongside hundreds of other Trump supporters.
Defense lawyers say there’s no evidence that the Proud Boys plotted to attack the Capitol and stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote on Jan. 6. The lawyers claim prosecutors are mischaracterizing bellicose online banter as a violent plot. They tried unsuccessfully to move the trial out of Washington, arguing that there was no way their clients could get a fair trial in front of a District of Columbia jury.
The Proud Boys trial is on a pace to last several weeks longer than last year’s landmark trial for Oath Keepers group leaders and members, who were charged in a separate Jan. 6 case.
In November, a jury convicted Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and another leader of seditious conspiracy after three days of jury selection, 26 days of testimony and two days of closing arguments. A separate trial involving members of the Oath Keepers — who face a slew of charges, but not seditious conspiracy — also got underway this month.
Jury selection for the Proud Boys case lasted 12 days. After the trial’s opening statements on Jan. 12, jurors have heard 16 days of testimony through Friday. Prosecutors are expected to rest their case in late February or early March before the defense team begins presenting testimony.
A dozen of the first 14 prosecution witnesses in the Proud Boys trial have been FBI agents and other law enforcement officials. Jurors also have heard testimony from a former Proud Boys member who cut a plea deal with prosecutors and a British documentary filmmaker who was embedded with the Proud Boys on Jan. 6.
Jurors are often kept waiting in the wings while defense lawyers challenge the admissibility of evidence. In one such exchange, Pattis urged Kelly to reconsider a ruling allowing prosecutors to introduce posts from the social media platform Parler.
“We’re offering you a lifeline here because we think you erred,” Pattis told the judge.
“Well, I’m offering you the lifeline of obeying my order,” Kelly responded.
Kelly has frequently scolded defense lawyers for interrupting and talking over him, warning that he could find them in contempt. At one point, lawyer Nicholas Smith interrupted the judge while the judge was chastising him for an earlier interruption.
One of Tarrio’s lawyers asked for a mistrial after a witness said that Tarrio had burned a Black Lives Matter banner at a protest in Washington during a December 2020 demonstration by Trump supporters.
Tarrio was arrested two days before the Jan. 6 riot, charged with vandalizing the banner and ordered to leave the city. Kelly ruled that prosecutors could discuss the vandalism, but not specific details about the banner. Prosecutors allege Tarrio remained in command of the Proud Boys on the ground on Jan. 6 even though he wasn’t there.
Carmen Hernandez, a lawyer for Proud Boys chapter leader Zachary Rehl, has repeatedly moved for mistrials, including when she accused a prosecutor of using inflammatory and misleading allegations in his opening statement. Hernandez asked for a mistrial after jurors saw violent videos of Proud Boys street fighting at rallies before Jan. 6.
“It wouldn’t be a day in this trial without a mistrial motion,” said Kelly, who denied her request.
At least one juror may have sent a signal about the sluggish pace of the trial.
J. Daniel Hull, one of Biggs’ lawyers, told the judge on Jan. 19 that he saw a juror nodding off that morning. In response, the judge told lawyers that “focusing their presentations might help that issue.”
The rancor started before the jury was even sworn in.
A day before the trial started, Hernandez said she felt compelled to withdraw from the case if the judge allowed prosecutors to show a particular video as evidence. Smith, who represents Proud Boys chapter leader Ethan Nordean, followed up with a similar comment about withdrawing if the judge didn’t rule in his favor on an evidentiary matter.
Pattis, a Connecticut-based lawyer who represents Proud Boys organizer Joe Biggs, was briefly sidelined from the case after a judge in his home state suspended his license to practice law for six months. The decision stemmed from Pattis’ handling of confidential documents during his representation of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a civil lawsuit. Kelly allowed Pattis to rejoin the trial after opening statements once an appeals court postponed his suspension.
The judge didn’t bring jurors into court on Feb. 6 so the lawyers could argue about the relevance of messages that Proud Boys posted on the Telegram platform. Pattis warned that the Telegram evidence alone could add two weeks to the trial “if we’re not careful.”
“I jokingly told my office I hope to be home by Easter today at the rate things are going,” Pattis added.
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EUGENE, Ore. - The first world track championships to take place in the United States was also the first for Midlothian's Keira D'Amato.
It was worth the wait for both.
Team USA placed its three women's marathon runners in the top 10 for the first time in the event's history, and D'Amato finished eighth with a time of 2:23.34.
She was enveloped in a hug by American runners Sara Hall (fifth) and Emma Bates (seventh) at the finish line.
“I was so proud of us; being the caboose of Team USA in eighth is incredible,” D’Amato said after the finish. “While I don’t feel like I necessarily pulled my weight, eighth place is still freaking awesome. And to have them waiting for me there says so much about the camaraderie in Team USA. It was a great hug.”
D'Amato's performance was all the more impressive considering she had just two weeks to prepare - she was only chosen after runner Molly Seidel had to drop out due to an injury.
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“With two weeks training I just got eighth,” D’Amato said, “So with a proper build up to a marathon I think I can run with anyone in the world. That’s what I want to prove.”
Two weeks was just long enough to assemble an impressive supporting cast. Her two children, as well as husband Tony D'Amato, were waiting at the finish line.
For the D’Amato’s, Keira’s chance to race on Team USA was a point of family pride. Tony served in the Air Force and was deployed to Afghanistan.
He brought some of his fellow servicemen along on Monday morning.
“I am holding back tears right now” Tony D’Amato said. ”Me and my two guys right here are all former servicemen, having served in Afghanistan, and to see Keira represent that country that some of our best friends died serving, there’s no better feeling.
“Keira races all over the world. But to come here stateside, and to have our kids here to see the outcome of mom hard work she puts in every day – I think it’s a life-changing day for all of us.”
In the end, Hall, age 39, was the top performer for Team USA, coming in fifth with a time of 2:22.29 in a late charge, overhauling Angela Tanui of Kenya in the last few miles of the three-lap course straddling Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Nonetheless, the two other Americans were not far behind, with Bates, age 30, finishing seventh and D’Amato close behind.
At the front of the race, Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreslase took the gold medal with a time of 2:18.11, while Kenya’s Judith Jeptum Korir and Israel’s Lonah Salpeter rounded out the podium in 2:18.20 and 2:20.18, respectively.
It was a cool summer morning when the pack of 41 runners strode away from the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium at 6:15 a.m. local time. On the front of the line was D’Amato in a distinctive white singlet, blue shorts, and knee-high compression socks.
Within the first five minutes of the race, the field had split to bits. With the sun just rising over the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the front group was soon reduced to D’Amato and a much smaller collection of the world’s best.
For D’Amato, going out fast was the only way she wanted to go.
“I really wanted to go out and medal,” she said. “With this opportunity it’s all about putting yourself in the race and seeing what happens. Today I really did that. I felt like in top form I can run with the world.”
But the Kenyan and Ethiopian teams cranked up the pace at the midway point of the first lap.
“When I saw some five [minute miles], I had to sort of say to myself, ‘well, I know I am not there yet,'" she said. "So I knew I needed to back off and catch up with another group. However, with more time and more specific training I can be there.
“I have been on a 10k training plan, so honestly that start didn’t feel too fast. I just knew I did not have that ability to grind that you need in the marathon. I am glad I was smart enough to hold back and try to latch on with another pack.”
By the 12-kilometer mark, D’Amato was absorbed by the already dwindling chase group, led by Bates and Hall, running almost in tandem for the entire first lap of the race. With that reshuffling of the groups, the dynamics for the rest of the race took shape.
Towards the end of the first lap the chase group, led by the three American women, were beginning to reel in the leaders on the spacious Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Alongside the runners, a parade of cyclists filled the second lane, serenading the home team in white and blue. In that pack of group were a group of people cheering extra hard. Resplendent in custom ‘Team D’Amato’ shirts, Tony D’Amato and a large group of family and friends were spread throughout the street of Eugene, putting in work of their own to support their runner.
“We spent lots of pre-race reconnaissance, doing miles on the bike to figure out where we can all be,” Tony D’Amato explained. “We tried to execute a full buzz-saw-motion and line the course to make sure there is lots of team D’Amato, cheering on Keira and letting her roll. You know, shavings make a pile and seconds matter, so we did our best to help her do her best.”
While the cameras focused on the dueling leaders, out on the course the three Americans began to separate. Heading into the last lap, the trio, who had been tightly packed for much of the race, split under the pressure of Hall. For a couple of miles, D’Amato trailed by a few seconds, while Bates rounded out the top 10. By the middle of the last lap, Hall had stretched her gap to the two other Americans. By Kilometer 38, Bates had passed D’Amato, giving the US positions sixth, seventh, and eighth.
The only change to the final standings came when Hall finally passed Tanui to the cheers of the thousands of American fans running, riding, and cheering from behind the barriers on each side of the road. Soon after Hall arrived, it was Bates' turn to feel the roar of the last two hundred meters, finishing with a personal best of 2:23.18. Sixteen seconds later, D’Amato came across the line in 2:23.34 to see her two teammates waiting – American flags stretched overhead – to celebrate a fantastic team performance at the first marathon world championship on American soil.
While top ten at a world championship was a massive result for D’Amato, as she lingered longer than any runner in the mixed zone, what became clear was this was not where the hard work would end for her rise in global marathon running.
“To be here in the US and for it to be accessible to family and friends to celebrate it with me is incredible,” she said. “In marathon running the going gets tough and you need to pull from all over to get the strength, and I really pulled from that love and support to get me through.” | https://richmond.com/sports/local/a-life-changing-day-richmonds-keira-damato-proves-she-can-hang-with-the-worlds-best/article_5d0a02ad-050f-5548-82f8-62ab73dae7d7.html | 2022-07-18 20:23:36 | 0 | https://richmond.com/sports/local/a-life-changing-day-richmonds-keira-damato-proves-she-can-hang-with-the-worlds-best/article_5d0a02ad-050f-5548-82f8-62ab73dae7d7.html |
COLUMBUS, Kan. (AP) — Students spread out in their rural Kansas classroom, answering questions with a partner about invaders atop elephants attempting to sack Rome more than 2,000 years ago.
“Do you want to read?” one of the third graders, Parker, asked his partner after the lesson on the Punic Wars. “Because I’m not really good.”
Bekah Noel told her students to jot down answers for their partners if they needed extra help writing or spelling. Halfway through the school year, with some of her students reading nearly 200 words per minute and others struggling to sound out around 10, she has had to make a lot of tweaks like this.
Exiting from the pandemic, the assumption might be that Noel’s students should be among the least scathed. The tiny, 900-student school system in Columbus pivoted to remote learning briefly in March 2020 before going back in person that fall, initially without masks. While some U.S. students spent a year or more learning online, pandemic school in rural Kansas was as normal as it got.
But the upheaval still took a toll. Students and teachers got sick, social distancing made it hard to teach kids in small groups, and the pace of teaching ground to a crawl. Three years later, Noel has more third graders than ever who are reading below grade level. That’s the true elephant in the room.
“I have kids,” Noel said midway through the year, “that legitimately cannot read.”
Noel is used to adapting to students’ needs, and she has been pulling out all the strategies in her toolkit. She pairs strong and struggling students, reads questions aloud and jots down dictated answers for students to rewrite in their own handwriting.
As the pandemic was raging, the district also adopted a new strategy: a reading curriculum that is heavy on phonics — a stressful gamble that the science-backed curriculum might help kids catch up.
There are signs the changes are helping, particularly for older students. Educators from other schools have been coming to observe the changes. But this is third grade, the last year students are typically taught to read.
And time is running out.
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During a group session in October, third grader Emmett Mayfield and a classmate dismantled the word “athletic” with paraprofessional Jessica Seitz. Columbus used federal pandemic relief money to double the number of paraprofessionals assigned to help its small groups of struggling students.
“How many syllables do we have?” she asked. Emmett answered: “Three.”
It was part of a lesson on closed syllables, a term that refers to a vowel being followed by a consonant. This matters because it creates a short vowel sound, meaning the letter “A” in the word is pronounced as “ah.” If it was a long vowel, it would sound more like the name of the letter.
“Make a fist,” Seitz instructed. “We are closing that door. The consonant is stopping that vowel from saying its name.”
This type of lesson is a common one now that the district emphasizes the so-called science of reading that is gaining momentum nationwide. Schools piloted two new reading curriculums for a few weeks in November and December of 2020, as COVID-19 case levels soared.
Spared initially, small towns in rural Kansas were so overwhelmed that hospitals had to fly patients hundreds of miles away for treatment. Parker’s mom, Chelsea Brinson, a medical assistant, was testing droves of COVID samples at a clinic. “Everybody was stressed out,” said Brinson, who now works as a nurse’s assistant in the district.
Students started masking. But that meant mask breaks were added to the already disrupted schedule.
Reading specialist Kelly Walters asked the overwhelmed teachers whether they wanted to put the reading pilot on hold.
“One hundred percent of our staff said, ‘No, we want to move forward,’” recalled Walters, who struggled so much to learn to read herself that she suspects an undiagnosed case of dyslexia was to blame.
The program they picked weaves phonics and other reading changes throughout the curriculum. No longer are those elements mostly isolated to worksheets. Staff praised it, which was encouraging to Walters, who tested the materials on her youngest child, just 3 at the time, while stuck at home early in the pandemic.
“As a mom, who was a struggling reader, to give that gift —” she said, and then stopped and corrected herself. “I shouldn’t have said it was a gift, because it’s not a gift. It’s a right.”
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In late November, Noel taught a science lesson on the skeletal system. Like the rest of the curriculum, it also incorporated reading instruction, with “structure” among the vocabulary words she highlighted.
“Have you ever seen a house being built before?” Noel asked. The students blurted out examples before she continued: “And they’ll have the wood up first, and it will be like beams.”
She then asked whether the word “structure” was a noun, verb, adjective or adverb. Why, she then asked, was it one of the vocabulary words in a lesson on the skeletal system?
Parker shared his answer: “Because our spine holds up the rest of our body.” Noel rewarded him with a fist bump.
Parker started the year reading at the level of a first grader. He was, Noel, said, “embarrassed.” Midway through the year he seemed stuck, learning new skills and then seeming to forget it all. Staff were worried. He was flagged for a special education assessment.
When the pandemic first closed schools in 2020, Parker was a kindergartener. His mom recalled “freaking out,” trying to figure out what to do with him. To get him to do schoolwork, his grandmother or someone else had to sit beside him at all times. Otherwise, Parker said, he would “squirrel off.”
Columbus and many other rural school systems reopened that fall. With strong opposition to masks locally, the district instead added “sneeze guards” to desks. But in-person school was far from normal. The pandemic had hobbled one of teachers’ most effective tools: small groups.
Typically, they would pull kids from different classes to create groups targeting specific skills, Noel said. But with COVID, they were trying to keep each of the classes separated to limit the spread of disease. And then there was COVID itself. Between illnesses and quarantines, students and staff were missing two weeks or more of school multiple times throughout the year.
“It was taking us two days to do something that would have taken us one,” Noel said.
Noel was infected twice, forced to miss school again just this past fall because of a COVID-sickened child. Parker caught COVID in first grade, missing two weeks of school.
Across the country, federal data show, the disruptions wrought by the pandemic were accompanied by widespread learning setbacks, even in states that saw students return quickly to in-person learning. Among those showing the largest learning losses are this year’s crop of third graders, who were in kindergarten when the pandemic hit, a foundational year for learning to read.
Now Noel’s students and other third graders are under pressure to master reading ahead of later grades, where literacy is key to learning everything else.
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By late January, it was time to show off at “Books and Breakfast,” with parents, grandparents, preschool-age siblings and friends visiting Highland School to see what the children were learning. The students sprawled around the school building, eating doughnuts and reading books to their special guests.
As Emmett read aloud from “Grumpy Monkey,” he got some help with the word “discovery” and plowed ahead, reading clearly how the bananas were “too sweet.”
“I used to didn’t like to read,” said Emmett, who started the year reading more like an early second grader, “but I just started reading.”
At home, though, he is still resisting reading, said his mother, Jessica Mayfield, a 39-year-old hospital lab technician. She blames it in part on those “awful” days of virtual learning. There were meltdowns, and she fretted even then that he would fall behind, with those early years of school so “crucial.”
Mayfield, herself an avid reader, doesn’t know what more the district could have done. “I think,” she said, “it’s just to be expected.”
Assessments showed 13 of Noel’s 24 students are reading below grade level. Many of them are kids who moved to the district in the middle of this school year. Nine have been getting the most intensive so-called tier-three level of support. Some of her students scored so highly they were evaluated for the gifted program. In a rarity, none fell in the middle tier group of kids needing just a little extra help.
It’s a trend seen elsewhere around the country as the pandemic widened the gap between higher- and lower-performing students.
Noel is working harder than ever to keep her advanced students from getting bored, assigning them special projects. Grace Epler, an advanced reader who is prone to finishing assignments early, sometimes spends her free time making up math problems, helping her classmates or playing educational games on her iPad.
State tests are looming, and it weighs heavily on Grace.
“They compare this school to all the other elementary schools in Kansas, and it scares me,” she said at lunchtime, her wrist in a pink splint after a swing mishap. “I might get, like, five wrong.”
This even though she reads nearly anything put in front of her. She is particularly partial to a book the kids wrote and illustrated themselves that documented what they will miss most about their soon-to-close school, a building filled with quirks like a toilet in an old shower stall.
Many kids in Noel’s class are progressing, but not as much as she would like.
“Those highs grew even more,” Noel said. “And the lows, they grew, but they’re still quite a bit lower.”
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One day in April, Emmett and Parker were taking a turn in the small group getting extra reading help. After talk of the basketball and softball seasons, the small group took turns reading a book called “A Prince Among Donkeys,” with lots of words and spelling patterns they’ve seen before.
Parker rested his hand on his forehead, reading: “To Adam’s surprise, Emma smelled.” Then, a quick correction: “smelled” to “smiled.”
Imperfect though it was, something had happened over these months of phonics drills and small-group work. When the special education testing came back, not only did it show he didn’t qualify, but he also made so much progress he was close to reading at the level of a beginning third grader.
“I actually do like reading now,” Parker explained. He described evenings spent on the couch with his mother, practicing. He and Emmett are now obsessed with the same book series about a superhero cat. “It’s just fun to do.”
When Parker finished his turn reading, he had the choice of picking who would go next. But he didn’t choose Emmett or any of the other kids.
“Can I pick myself?” he asked. And he kept reading.
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Changing Supervision Requirements for Therapy Services Will Reduce Administrative Burden
and Increase Access to Care in Rural and Underserved Communities, States The American
Physical Therapy Association
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association applauds new legislation that addresses the workforce crisis of health care providers while improving patient access to care in rural and underserved communities. Introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Carper, D-Del., and Barrasso, R-Wyo., and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Lesko, R-Ariz., and Kuster, D-N.H., as the Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act, or the EMPOWER Act (S. 2459) and (H.R. 4878), this bipartisan legislation would bring supervision requirements of physical therapist assistants and occupational therapy assistants under Medicare Part B in private therapist practices in line with state licensure laws, as well as with all other settings where Medicare beneficiaries receive therapy services.
"The American Physical Therapy Association is grateful to Senators Carper and Barrasso, and Representatives Lesko and Kuster for their leadership on this critical piece of legislation to improve patient access to care," said APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA. "The EMPOWER Act will help our health care system lower costs, reduce administrative burdens, and provide helpful flexibilities for physical therapists in small businesses. Changing the supervision requirement allows physical therapist assistants to practice at the top of their license, recognizing the valuable role they play in the health care system and providing critical support to therapy clinics."
Standardizing general supervision requirements for private outpatient practices under Medicare Part B would align with 49 states' physical therapy licensure laws that allow for general supervision. The change is cost-effective and would reduce administrative burden while implementing common-sense consistency with state laws and across all other Medicare settings.
According to an independent, nonpartisan study commissioned by a coalition of health care provider groups, the cost savings this legislation will bring are projected to be as much as $271 million.
"As we emerge from a years-long pandemic, our health care workforce is in crisis as it responds to a resurgent opioid crisis, increasing administrative burden, and the need for increased patient access to care," said Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs for APTA. "It's now more apparent than ever that physical therapist assistants working under PT supervision in private practice play a crucial role in meeting these challenges, and that unnecessary and inconsistent administrative burdens shouldn't stand in the way."
The American Physical Therapy Association represents 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide. Visit apta.org to learn more.
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GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) _ Golden Minerals Co. (AUMN) on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss of $2.7 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Golden, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 2 cents.
The precious metals mining company posted revenue of $5.3 million in the period.
The company's shares closed at 27 cents. A year ago, they were trading at 42 cents.
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(The Hill) — Inflation fell to an annual rate of 3 percent in June, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, giving consumers more breathing room after nearly two years of high prices.
The latest rate is still shy of the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target. A series of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed has helped cool price increases across the U.S. economy over the past 12 months.
“The Central Bank has been on a campaign to rein in inflation for nearly a year and a half, pausing a beat last month to let things simmer. They’ve signaled two more rate increases before the end of the year, but this clear sign of slowed growth could be fodder for ending hikes sooner,” NerdWallet data analyst Elizabeth Renter said in a note on the latest consumer price index.
The prices of these items are among those that rose and fell the most from May to June 2023.
Housing costs are driving inflation
Rising rents and housing costs were the main contributors to price growth in June, making up more than 70 percent of the total increase in inflation. Shelter prices are up 7.8 percent on the year and 0.4 percent last month alone.
Inflation metrics are still catching up to the massive spike in rents and housing prices seen in the wake of the pandemic. While rents and home prices have stabilized or even dropped in many regions of the country, housing costs are still far higher than many families can handle.
Airline fares and egg prices see biggest drop
The price of communication, used cars and trucks, and household furnishings and operations notably decreased in June, according to the Labor Department.
Airline fares dropped 8.1 percent last month, the biggest decrease among expenditures tracked. Fares fell 18.9 percent from June 2022, in part due to the decrease in the cost of fuel.
The price of fuel oil, which spiked after the Russian invasion of Ukraine drove up global energy and fuel prices, has dropped 36.6 percent since June 2022. Prices for fuel oil dropped 0.4 percent in June.
Egg prices also dropped precipitously. The price of eggs, which fell nearly 14 percent in May, decreased by an additional 7.3 percent in June, according to the latest Labor Department data.
Several factors contributed to sky-high egg prices in recent months, including an avian flu outbreak that spread among chickens in 2022, reducing the overall egg supply.
Sports tickets, fruit and musical instruments on the rise
Admission to sporting events rose 5.5 percent from May to June, the largest month-to-month increase among expenditures tracked by the Labor Department. Admissions were up 2.5 percent overall, with admission to movies, theaters and concerts rising 0.5 percent.
The price of fruits — excluding apples, bananas and citrus fruits — jumped 4.7 percent last month. Tomatoes, categorized as a vegetable by the Labor Department even though they have characteristics of fruit, rose 2.5 percent.
Musical instruments and accessories increased by 2.7 percent. Notably, the price of musical instruments and accessories is up 10.2 percent from June 2022.
Intercity transportation also rose by 2.7 percent in June, even as the cost of public transportation is overall down by 6.8 percent.
The cost of motor vehicle insurance, apparel, recreation and personal care drove consumer price increases in June, according to the Labor Department.
Excluding food and energy, prices rose 4.8 percent over a 12-month period and 0.2 percent in June, the smallest monthly increase since August 2021. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/prices-for-these-items-rose-and-fell-the-most-in-june/ | 2023-07-12 22:29:38 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/prices-for-these-items-rose-and-fell-the-most-in-june/ |
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Just when you thought you missed it, the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has been extended for a limited time!
You can now shop some incredible Nordstrom deals until January 9, with pieces from Longchamp, Alo, Kate Spade, Topshop and so much more on sale at unbeatable prices. Whether you're looking to add some must-have pieces to your wardrobe or indulge in a little something-something for yourself, this Nordstrom sale has everything you could envision and more.
Don't know where to start your shopping? This roundup of the best clothing and accessories deals from Nordstrom will help you get started!
BP. Women's Oversize Easy Cardigan
This oversized cardigan is so easy to dress up or down, and it comes in five different colors. Pair the look with jeans, skirts, dresses and more!
Kate Spade New York Hudson Tweed Medium Convertible Crossbody Bag
This Kate Spade shoulder bag is so trendy and versatile. The dark tweed material makes it a safe going-out bag option that you can fit all your essentials in. Plus, it's on sale for $100 off.
Reformation Doreen Long Sleeve Cashmere Sweater Dress
This long sleeve cashmere sweater dress is the perfect look for the office, class, dinner party, brunch and more! You can belt it or add some sheer tights and heels to the look for an elevated vibe.
Steve Madden Stella Double Breasted Long Twill Blazer
This long twill blazer is simply so chic. Pair the look with some sheer tights, loafers or knee-high boots for some serious girlboss energy.
Topshop Rib Turtleneck Sweater
A chic turtleneck sweater is a wardrobe must, like this Topshop Rib Turtleneck Sweater that you can layer and pair with leather pants, baggy jeans, slip skirts and more. It's currently on sale in two colors.
UGG® Fluff Yeah Faux Fur Slingback Sandal
If you don't already have a pair of comfy UGG slippers or simply want to add to your growing collection, now is your chance! The Fluff Yeah faux fur slipper is currently on sale in seven cute colors.
Cashmere Essential V-Neck Sweater
Cashmere on sale is always a must-have, like this v-neck sweater that comes in so many different colors. Pair the plush sweater with a slip skirt, jeans or leather pants and accessorize to your heart's desire.
Alo Airbrush Low Rise Bootcut Leggings
When a pair of Alo leggings are on sale, we're going to jump at the occasion. You can snag this burnt orange pair for $59 and wear it to your workout classes and the coffee shop— or even just the latter.
Open Edit Two-Button Rib Cardigan
Who said cardigans can't be trendy? This Open Edit button-up cardigan is such a stylish piece that you can wear on its own or layer over tank tops and bralettes.
Treasure & Bond Off the Shoulder Cotton Blend Sweater
This off the shoulder sweater comes in so many different colors and will keep you super stylish and warm throughout the chillier days. Pair it with leather pants and some heeled boots for a chic evening outfit.
Longchamp Le Pliage Small Shoulder Tote
The Longchamp shoulder tote bag is a must-have! It's currently on sale and is just the right size for everyday use.
Papillio by Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle Genuine Shearling Slide Sandal
Fuzzy Birkenstock sandals are always a vibe, especially when they're on sale. Snag these shearling slide sandals and be prepared to never want to take them off.
Topshop Faux Leather Biker Jacket
A faux leather biker jacket is such a cool and edgy piece to add to your wardrobe. And, this one from Topshop is currently on sale for just $33, which is a pretty amazing deal if you ask us. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1360201/nordstrom-extended-the-half-yearly-sale-for-a-limited-time-here-are-13-stylish-pieces-you-need-to-buy | 2023-01-05 00:37:32 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1360201/nordstrom-extended-the-half-yearly-sale-for-a-limited-time-here-are-13-stylish-pieces-you-need-to-buy |
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proof of Impact (POI), a next-generation platform for ESG and impact data intelligence, announced today a $6 million raise in Pre-Series A funding. Rakuten Capital led the round with first-time participation from a global suite of investors including Franklin Templeton Blockchain Fund, Five T, Blockrocket VC and Advaita Capital. Existing investors Franklin Templeton Advisors, CV VC, Working Capital Fund, Asiri and Oxford Angel Fund also participated. This Pre-Series A round was substantially oversubscribed and was expanded from the initial $5 million target. The round closed less than eight months after POI's $2.3 million seed round.
Proof of Impact has created a unique product toolset that enables purpose-driven investors, asset managers, enterprises, consultants and other institutions to better understand and fulfill their impact- and ESG-related objectives and progress — with the unique goal of tying verified impact to financial performance. The platform operates in more than 30 different industries, and its client base of over 100 companies has grown to span six continents. Collectively, customers have entrusted Proof of Impact with over one billion ESG and impact data points that have been validated by its platform.
The new funding will allow Proof of Impact to accelerate go-to-market efforts focused on private credit and private equity fund managers, expand its impact-linked finance solutions, and further extend its core product offering by incorporating blockchain-based innovations in the form of proprietary impact oracles.
Proof of Impact will additionally leverage the deep expertise and insight of two new appointments to its Board of Directors: Oskar Mielczarek de la Miel from Rakuten and Gayatri Sarkar of Advaita Capital. The directors will provide focused strategic guidance as the company drives growth and scaling efforts adding to an assemblage of industry veterans with vast experience in technology, finance and impact investing.
"Proof of Impact's strategy of empowering businesses to measure and improve their impact on the environment and society is consistent with Rakuten Group's mission and sustainability goals. We were impressed with the company's data-driven products and the management team's demonstrated ability to rapidly grow their customer base. We look forward to working with them on the next stage of their growth," noted Oskar Mielczarek de la Miel, Managing Partner at Rakuten Capital.
About Proof of Impact
Proof of Impact's mission is to empower the transition to a more sustainable and purposeful world by linking ESG and impact data with strategic business performance. The company provides a digital platform to collect, verify, and visualize ESG and impact data in order to generate granular insights and contextual analysis, translating raw ESG & impact data into actionable intelligence.
Proof of Impact provides the greater purpose-driven economy with the ability to comprehensively view companies' past and predicted performance towards their social and environmental objectives — for transparent, continuous, and dynamic impact management at scale.
Email: media@proofofimpact.com
Website: https://proofofimpact.com
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — Four people are missing after intense thunderstorms dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Canada’s Atlantic-coast province of Nova Scotia over the past two days, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages.
The floods submerged multiple vehicles, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokeswoman Cindy Bayers said two such incidents in West Hants north of Halifax have left two adults and two children unaccounted for as of Saturday morning.
The two children went missing after the vehicle they were travelling in got stuck underwater, Bayers said, noting the three other occupants were able to escape safely.
Two other individuals, who Bayers described as a youth and a man, remain unaccounted for following a separate vehicle submersion. Two other people in that vehicle were rescued, she said, adding police are actively searching for all four missing people.
Torrential downpours started on Friday afternoon across the Halifax region, dumping more than 200 millimeters of rain in some areas. The port city typically receives about 90-100 mm of rain during an average July.
Based on radar estimates and unofficial observations, Environment Canada said on Saturday that some areas may have received more than 300 mm in 24 hours. Radar maps show the heaviest rainfall extending along the province’s southwestern shore to a point north of Halifax.
Widespread flooding has also been reported in Lunenberg County, which is west of the Halifax region.
On Friday night, water levels rose so fast in the Bedford area that volunteers with Halifax Search and Rescue were using small boats to rescue people from inundated homes.
In the Hammonds Plains area, northwest of the city, flooding washed out driveways and the shoulders of many roads.
That’s the same area where where 151 homes and businesses were destroyed by a wildfire that started on May 28, forcing evacuations that affected 16,000 residents. And for much of the past week, the Halifax area has been sweltering under an immobile dome of humidity — a rare event so close to the coast.
It was only last fall that post-tropical storm Fiona descended on the Atlantic region, killing three people, flattening scores of homes and knocking out power to more than 600,000 homes and businesses. Fiona was the most costly weather event in the region’s history, causing more than 800 million Canadian dollars ($604 million) in insured damage.
“It’s pretty obvious that the climate is changing — from Fiona last year to the wildfires in the spring and now flooding in the summer,” Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said.
“We’re getting storms that used to be considered one-in-50-year events … pretty regularly,” he added.
While the official statistics have yet to be recorded, it’s believed the Halifax region has not seen this level of rainfall since Aug. 16, 1971, when hurricane Beth made landfall near the eastern tip of mainland Nova Scotia and then roared over Cape Breton. At that time, almost 250 mm of rain fell on the Halifax area, causing widespread flooding and damage. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/ap-record-breaking-downpours-along-canadas-atlantic-coast-cause-flooding-in-nova-scotia/ | 2023-07-22 22:20:31 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/u-s-world/ap-record-breaking-downpours-along-canadas-atlantic-coast-cause-flooding-in-nova-scotia/ |
(Motor Authority) — Sales of cars from exotic brands reached new heights in 2022, despite a long list of major headwinds.
The war in Ukraine, energy and inflation crises, and supply disruptions couldn’t stop many brands in the ultra-luxury segment from posting record results.
From the brands that have reported full-year sales figures for 2022, Lamborghini was the big winner, as the automaker managed to deliver 9,233 units, an increase of 10% over the previous year.
The figure is impressive considering Aventador production ended in September of 2022, and the Huracán is also at the end of its life cycle, when sales of sporty models typically slow. The bulk of Lamborghini’s sales—5,367 units—came from the Urus SUV.
Rolls-Royce also posted a stellar performance. It reported sales of 6,021 units in 2022, a rise of 8% over the previous year. Rolls-Royce said it also saw record demand for its Rolls-Royce Bespoke personalization department.
Rolls-Royce hasn’t provided a breakdown of sales but has confirmed the Cullinan SUV as its top seller.
Bentley’s sales in 2022 also grew to a new record, in this case 15,174 units, up 4% over the previous year. It was the first time Bentley’s sales exceeded the 15,000-unit mark. The Bentayga SUV was once again the most popular model, accounting for about 42% of the total.
Even Bugatti, which sells cars that cost in the seven and sometimes eight figures, enjoyed a record 2022. It managed to deliver 80 units, which is its highest for a 12-month period. Sales are expected to grow in 2023 for Bugatti as the company plans to add more showrooms.
Aston Martin, Ferrari, and McLaren haven’t announced sales figures for 2022 yet. McLaren is a private company and as a result doesn’t have to report numbers, though its sales likely decreased due to delays in the launch of the new Artura supercar.
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The New York-style pizza returns to Pizza Hut menus at participating restaurants nationwide starting February 1
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pizza Hut announces that its famous 16'' New York-style pizza, "The Big New Yorker," will return to its menu after its initial launch 24 years ago. The iconic pizza will be available at participating Pizza Hut restaurants nationwide for a limited-time only starting February 1, 2023. Hut Rewards members will get exclusive access to try the Big New Yorker starting January 31.
The Big New Yorker is inspired by the spirit of New York with an XL pizza that is as big and bold as the city that never sleeps. Each 16" pizza features six oversized, foldable slices with crispy crust and bold flavors including sweet marinara sauce and Parmesan oregano seasoning on top to mimic an authentic New York pizzeria build. One order of The Big New Yorker extra-large pizza comes with double pepperoni, or one choose-your-own topping for a price starting at $13.99*. Orders can be customized with extra toppings or extra cheese for an additional charge.
Pizza lovers may remember the iconic menu item from when it was first introduced in 1999. Since being retired from the menu, there have been numerous different requests for Pizza Hut to bring back The Big New Yorker. In fact, the company has seen everything from social media accounts dedicated to its hopeful return, Reddit threads and even a Change.org petition with thousands of signatures to bring the pizza back on menus.
"The Big New Yorker was a huge hit when we launched it in 1999, setting the stage for future industry innovations like Pizza Hut Melts™ and Detroit-Style pizza," said Lindsay Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut. "At 30% larger than our large pizza, now is the perfect time to answer our customers' requests and bring back The Big New Yorker in a big way right before the big game next month."
Get ready to order the Big New Yorker starting February 1 at participating Pizza Hut restaurants and sign-up for Hut Rewards to be one of the first to try it. Click here to find your nearest Pizza Hut location.
*Prices and participation vary.
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has more restaurant locations in the world than any other pizza company. Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., Pizza Hut operates nearly 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. With easy order options including the Pizza Hut mobile app, website, and Amazon and Google devices, Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience – from order to delivery – and has Hut Rewards®, the Pizza Hut loyalty program that offers points for every dollar spent on food any way you order.
Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in helping to safely feed families. As the largest pizza brand in the world by store count, Pizza Hut is committed to doing its part. To help keep team members and customers safe, customers can get their favorite Pizza Hut pizza via three contactless offerings: curbside pickup, delivery, or carryout. After becoming the first national pizza brand to offer contactless curbside pickup, Pizza Hut launched The Hut Lane™, a dedicated digital order pick-up window available at more than 1,500 locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is the creator of The BOOK IT! Program, which is the nation's longest running corporate supported literacy program. Building on that legacy, the program's BOOK IT! in the Community Initiative is designed to enable access to books and education resources, empower teachers and inspire a lifelong love of reading. The program is rooted in the foundation set by the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program which impacts more than 14 million students each year.
Pizza Hut is the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of the NCAA®.
For more information about Pizza Hut, visit www.pizzahut.com or http://www.pizzahut.com/c/content/sitemap.
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Leading middle-market advisory firm facilitated the transaction for family-owned steel manufacturing company
BURLINGTON, N.J. , June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- United Hospital Supply Corporation ("UHSC", or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of steel products, announced that it has partnered with Skylight Ridge Holdings ("Skylight"), a private investment firm that specializes in partnering with established operating businesses and taking those businesses to the next level of growth and profitability. Bruderman Advisory Group, a leading middle-market advisory firm headquartered in New York, was the exclusive financial advisor to UHSC in the transaction.
UHSC has been family-owned and operated since its founding in 1957 and provides a leading line of steel teller pedestals, steel casework, and various other steel products. The Company sells its products to a diverse, national customer base in both the retail bank and laboratory markets in the United States. The retail bank products are sold under the Fenco Bank Equipment brand, while laboratory products are sold under the Lab Design brand.
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Matt Lyons and the entire Lyons family throughout the sale process. UHSC continues to gain share in each of its respective markets, and I look forward to watching them continue to grow in this new partnership," added Ron Lehman, Managing Director at Bruderman Advisory Group.
"On behalf of the Lyons family members and UHSC as a whole, we look forward to our new partnership with Skylight Ridge Holdings. We see them as the perfect partner to bring additional resources into our growing company and to continue the family's 50-year legacy into the future," commented Matthew Lyons, CEO of UHSC.
He added, "Bruderman Advisory Group's personal and professional leadership was paramount from day one to closing. Their direct interaction with UHSC's legal and accounting advisors made the transaction seamless with the Skylight Ridge team. We were fortunate in choosing Bruderman Advisory Group to work on this partnership transaction. Our family thanks them."
About Bruderman Advisory Group
Bruderman Advisory Group is a leading middle-market investment bank based in Locust Valley, NY. The company focuses on providing sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory, and capital raising services to support middle-market business owners across multiple industries.
Bruderman Advisory Group leverages five generations of financial know-how to guide clients through a range of transactions, from best-in-class sell-side and buy-side advisory services, to capital raising and strategic consulting services. For more information, please visit www.BrudermanAdvisory.com
About United Hospital Supply Corporation
UHSC is a leading manufacturer of steel products based in Burlington, NJ. The Company manufactures products for the retail bank and laboratory channels, offering a variety of items including steel teller pedestals, steel casework, millwork, fume hoods, adjustable height tables, overhead service carriers, and various other products. UHSC operates out of its manufacturing facility in New Jersey with the capability to serve customers nationally. For more information, please visit www.FencoBankEquipment.com and www.Lab-Design.com.
About Skylight Ridge Holdings
Skylight Ridge Holdings is a private company that specializes in partnering with established operating businesses and taking those businesses to the next level of growth and profitability. Skylight works closely with its partners to provide capital, strategic guidance, and professional infrastructure to help them grow and increase value over time. For more information, please visit www.SkylightRidge.com.
Media Contact: Pete Cokleski, pcokleski@burderman.com, 516-609-0291
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet apologized to Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday, saying the racial term he used about the Mercedes driver was “ill thought out” but was not meant to be offensive.
The 69-year-old Brazilian has faced heavy criticism this week over comments he made in Portuguese last November on a podcast where he referred to Hamilton as “neguinho,” which means “little Black guy.”
“What I said was ill thought out, and I make no defense for it, but I will clarify that the term used is one that has widely and historically been used colloquially in Brazilian Portuguese as a synonym for ‘guy’ or ‘person’ and was never intended to offend,” Piquet, who won three F1 titles in the 1980s, said in the statement. “I would never use the word I have been accused of in some translations. I strongly condemn any suggestion that the word was used by me with the aim of belittling a driver because of his skin color.”
Piquet used the term three times during the interview as he discussed a crash between Hamilton — a seven-time F1 champion and the only Black driver in the sport — and Max Verstappen during last year’s British Grand Prix.
“I apologize wholeheartedly to anyone that was affected, including Lewis, who is an incredible driver,” Piquet added. “But the translation in some media that is now circulating on social media is not correct. Discrimination has no place in F1 or society and I am happy to clarify my thoughts in that respect.”
After Piquet's comments resurfaced this week, Hamilton called for “archaic mindsets” to change, while F1 and governing body FIA both condemned the use of racist language.
“It’s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life,” Hamilton tweeted on Tuesday. “There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action.”
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Man gets probation for videoing woman changing in bathroom of his business
Posted/updated on: March 1, 2023 at 1:43 pmTYLER – A Bullard man was sentenced to four years of deferred adjudication after pleading guilty Wednesday to planting a camera in the bathroom of his Tyler business and recording a woman while she was changing. According to our news partner KETK, an arrest warrant for Michael Blundell, 48, says he was an employer at a medical site and was arrested on Oct. 22, 2021, after he recruited a potential new worker who noticed a small camera sitting by the toilet after she had gone into the bathroom to change into scrubs. The woman reportedly called a friend, and left the business, taking the camera with her after discovering it. She then went to the police, who found a recording of her changing and Blundell adjusting the camera on it.
According to his warrant, Blundell allegedly told police during an interview that he had set up the camera due to prior employee thefts, and claimed he “treated it like a grocery or department store where people go to the bathroom to conceal items.” | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1206453 | 2023-03-01 21:37:14 | 0 | https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1206453 |
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Dollar General Corp. (DG) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $526.2 million.
On a per-share basis, the Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company said it had net income of $2.33.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 23 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.55 per share.
The discount retailer posted revenue of $9.46 billion in the period, beating Street forecasts. Twenty-two analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $9.43 billion.
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