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This new feature addresses the challenge of extracting value from the billions of events that are generated by users interacting together in real time
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PubNub, the leading platform for real-time interaction, today announced the release of Events & Actions, a new feature that enables teams to extract value from the billions of events generated by users interacting in real time. Chat messages, location data, dispatch requests, user connects/disconnects, and even emoji reactions create billions of tiny events that are often treated as transient data and immediately get lost or ignored due to the cost and complexity of capturing and reacting to relevant user behaviors.
Events & Actions addresses this cost and complexity by delivering a highly scalable and cost-effective service that sifts through these events in real time and maps the relevant ones to business actions. Both developers and non-developers benefit from an intuitive user interface that allows them to easily create integrations regardless of technical aptitude using a low-code/no-code approach. PubNub's growing catalog of actions allows for these filtered events to be routed to 3rd party systems like AWS SQS and Kinesis, as well as any external webhook service (like the customer's own servers).
"Real-time interactions produce many important events that our customers may want to route to third-party systems for further processing," said Phani Pandrangi, VP of Product at PubNub, "With powerful filtering capabilities and easy configurability, Event & Actions allows our customers to integrate their PubNub implementations with a variety of systems."
This feature is ideal for multiple use cases, including storage (e.g. archiving important real-time data), data analysis (e.g. training an ML algorithm), or near real-time data processing (e.g. sending critical events to a backend system).
For more information about Events & Actions, check out our blog or sign up for the March 8th webinar.
About PubNub
PubNub is transforming how people live, work, and play within virtual environments. Our developer platform enables teams to build and operate real-time interactive apps for mobile, web, and IoT. PubNub powers all real-time use cases, including chat, live audience engagement, geolocation and dispatch, multi-user collaboration, and more, used by thousands of apps and millions of people across the globe every day. Founded in 2010, over 2000 companies worldwide choose PubNub because we deliver a comprehensive set of core building blocks for easily building amazing live experiences that are secure, scalable, and reliable. For more information, visit us at: https://www.pubnub.com.
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RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Parker McKinney threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Cornelius McCoy with eight seconds remaining for his fifth touchdown toss of the game to give Eastern Kentucky a 56-53 win over North Alabama on Saturday.
North Alabama had taken a 53-49 lead with 1:13 remaining after Noah Walters passed to Demarcus Lacey and Takairee Kennebrew for TDs under four minutes apart.
EKU (4-3, 1-1 Atlantic Sun) led 35-21 at halftime before the Lions (1-6, 0-3) rallied with 32 second-half points.
McKinney was 22 of 33 for 310 yards without an interception. He went over 2,000 yards passing for the second straight season, a first in Colonels history. He also ran for a score. McCoy had 145 yards receiving and three touchdowns.
Walters threw for 215 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. ShunDerrick Powell rushed for 218 yards on 29 carries with three scores for North Alabama.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 Tuesday night for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.
Garcia’s shot into the right-field seats with two outs against Los Angeles left-hander Garrett Cleavinger was his third home run of the season and brought home Josh Bell, who reached first on a throwing error by Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux.
Washington scored four more times against Cleavinger in the ninth, improving their major league-worst record to 34-65. The Dodgers have baseball’s second best record at 64-32.
“They’re playing well right now and I’m proud of the guys,” Nationals manager Davey Martinez said of his club. “All year long we fell short but we don’t quit and I love that about them.”
Mookie Betts hit his team-leading 23rd home run and threw out a runner at home plate for the Dodgers. Cody Bellinger also went deep, and Freddie Freeman added an RBI on a sacrifice fly as all three Dodgers runs came from former MVPs.
Nationals starter Josiah Gray, who was traded from the Dodgers to the Nationals last season, held his former team to one run through four innings before Los Angeles surged into a 3-2 lead in the fifth on Bellinger’s homer and Freeman’s fly.
Washington’s Juan Soto, who has been the subject of trade rumors heading into next week’s deadline, went 0 for 4 and was hit by a pitch. He is 3 for 18 since winning the Home Run Derby during All-Star Game festivities last week at Dodger Stadium.
The Nationals got their offense on track early with first-inning RBIs from Bell and Yadiel Hernandez. Victor Robles and Cesar Hernandez led off the game with back-to-back singles, while Soto grounded out and Bell brought home Robles on a ground ball. Hernandez’s RBI single made it 2-0.
Gray held the Dodgers in check after he was torched for seven runs on five hits and three walks in a game May 24 against them at Washington. He gave up Betts’ homer to lead off the first inning but did not allow another run until the fifth.
Bellinger got the Dodgers even with a first-pitch home run to right field, his 13th of the season. Trayce Thompson and Trea Turner had singles to put runners on the corners with one out before Freeman’s sacrifice fly to center put the Dodgers up 3-2.
Betts threw out Robles at the plate for the final out of the fifth inning following Josh Bell’s single to right. Robles had three hits Tuesday and has four hits since moving into the leadoff spot Monday.
“My approach is always the same: Try to get on base any way I can to help the team win,” Robles said through an interpreter. “It’s just confidence. I’m just trying to get my confidence back and that has given me good results.”
Dodgers starter Mitch White White was effective outside of the opening inning, giving up two runs on nine hits over six innings with no walks and four strikeouts. It was the second most hits he allowed in his 10 starts this season.
Gray, who was part of the trade that brought Turner and Max Scherzer to Los Angeles last season, gave up three runs on five hits over five innings with two walks and six strikeouts.
“(Gray) fell behind a lot today on hitters but he kept battling back,” Martinez said. “For him to go out there and give us a strong outing like that — his pitch count got up there a little bit — but he gave us everything he had and we’ll talk to him tomorrow about working ahead.”
Nationals right-hander Erasmo Hernandez (2-1) recorded two outs in the seventh inning to earn the victory. Washington has earned victories in the first two games of the series after the Dodgers did the same to the Nationals in a three-game series on the East Coast in May.
Cleavinger (0-1), who was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier Tuesday, gave up six runs, four earned, over 1 2/3 innings.
“I really thought it was a good lane for Garrett, it just didn’t work out,” said Roberts, who was staying away from left-handers Alex Vesia, Caleb Ferguson and David Price because of recent heavy use. “I really felt good about that part of the game.”
Dodgers right-hander Evan Phillips also was not available.
The Nationals scored in the ninth inning on Bell’s sacrifice fly, a two-run double from Nelson Cruz and an RBI single from former Dodger Keibert Ruiz, who was also a part of the Turner-Scherzer trade.
“We had some opportunities to break through and put together an inning and we didn’t” Roberts said.
TRAINERS ROOM
Nationals: RHP Reed Garrett (biceps), currently on a minor league rehab assignment, won’t be re-assessed until Friday at the earliest when the Nationals open a three-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. … RHP Will Harris (pectoral), who has made just eight appearances since 2020, started a rehab assignment at Class A Fredericksburg.
Dodgers: INF/OF Chris Taylor, who has been out since July 4 with a broken left foot, is nearing a rehab assignment. While he exclusively played the outfield this season, manager Dave Roberts said some second base could be in the plan when he returns. … 3B Justin Turner, who hasn’t played since Thursday with a rib-cage strain, is scheduled to return to the starting lineup Wednesday. … RHP Blake Treinen (shoulder) threw a bullpen session, but his return to the active roster could be pushed back to September.
UP NEXT
Nationals: LHP Patrick Corbin (4-13, 6.02 ERA) takes the mound Wednesday after giving up a combined 14 earned runs over his last three starts
Dodgers: LHP Andrew Heaney (1-0, 0.59) will come off his second IL stint to make the start with just three prior outings this season.
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Prosecutor: Triggerman or not, find man guilty in 8 slayings
WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor says the first defendant to face trial in the slayings of eight people from an Ohio family should be convicted regardless of whether he was a triggerman. George Wagner IV, his brother and parents were charged in the 2016 Rhoden family slayings. Wagner wasn’t accused of shooting anyone, and he denied knowledge of his family’s involvement in the killings. During closing arguments Monday, a prosecutor told jurors that Wagner knew what would happen, participated and should be convicted in the slayings. The dozens of witnesses during the trial included his brother and mother, who admitted their roles under earlier plea agreements. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/28/prosecutor-triggerman-or-not-find-man-guilty-in-8-slayings/ | 2022-11-29 01:49:27 | 0 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/11/28/prosecutor-triggerman-or-not-find-man-guilty-in-8-slayings/ |
TECNO will launch its laptop product line of MEGABOOK Series at IFA 2022, which is the newest addition to TECNO's AIoT ecosystem.
BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO, the global premium smartphone and smart device brand, has just revealed that it will come to IFA 2022, and launch a new product line of laptop MEGABOOK Series, which marks a new milestone for TECNO and its AIoT ecosystem. TECNO MEGABOOK Series are designed to be lighter but better series laptops, which comes with 3 series of basic T Series, Flagship S Series, and 2in1 Series. At IFA, TECNO will officially release the MEGABOOK T Series with 2 models.
"Built on our unique heritage of making stylishly crafted product and innovative technologies available to more consumers globally, TECNO keep pushing the boundaries of innovation to unlock the best contemporary technologies." said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. "We are very excited to make a difference to the laptop segment and bring another better choice to our consumers with the launch of TECNO MEGABOOK series."
TECNO is a leading international smart device brand with operations in over 70 counties globally, committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals globally. TECNO not only offers a wide range of smart phones, the company also has built its AIoT ecosystem since 2019 from laptops, tablets, smart wearables and to smart home devices, changing the way how daily tasks are done and how consumers interact between multiple devices .
TECNO AIoT focused on enriching its products of smart audio, smart wearable, smart accessories and smart home since 2019 with many launches. Just recently in past quarter, it launched a TWS earbuds SONIC 1 including a special version related to the concept of blending technology and art through a partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston with TECNO CAMON 19 Series smartphone as a special-edition gift set. TECNO AIoT also launched a smart home product IP camera TH300 and a related APP TECNO SAMRT HOME at the beginning of 2022.
In addition to the MEGABOOK series to launch at IFA 2022, Berlin, some selected newest IoT smart products will be presented at the event. Welcome to visit TECNO at Hall 11.2 , Stand 110.
For more information, visit www.tecno-mobile.com or follow @TECNOMOBILE and @TECNOAIoT.
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Authorities in Pennsylvania arrested a suspect in the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death in their beds more than a month ago, a law enforcement official said Friday.
The killings initially mystified law enforcement and shook the small town of Moscow, Idaho, a farming community of about 25,000 people that had not had a murder for five years. Fears of a repeat attack prompted nearly half of the University of Idaho’s over 11,000 students to leave the city and switch to online classes.
Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was arrested early Friday morning by the Pennsylvania State Police at a home in Albrightsville in Monroe County’s Chestnuthill Township, authorities said. He is being held for extradition to Idaho on a warrant for first degree murder, according to arrest paperwork filed in Monroe County Court. More details are expected at a press conference later today, and an extradition hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
A Ph.D. student by the same name is listed in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, which is a short drive across the state line from the University of Idaho. Messages seeking more information were left for officials at WSU. DeSales University in Lehigh County confirmed that a student by that name received a bachelor’s degree in 2020 and completed graduate studies in June 2022
The Idaho students — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin — were stabbed to death at a rental home near campus sometime in the early morning hours of Nov. 13. Investigators were unable to name a suspect or locate a murder weapon for weeks.
But the case broke open after law enforcement asked the public for help finding a white Hyundai Elantra sedan seen near the home around the time of the killings. The Moscow Police Department made the request Dec. 7, and by the next day had to direct tips to a special FBI call center because so many were coming in. By mid-December, investigators were working through nearly 12,000 tips and had identified more than 22,000 vehicles matching that make and model.
Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Kernodle, 20, of Post Falls, Idaho; and Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington, were members of the university’s Greek system and close friends. Mogen, Goncalves and Kernodle lived in the three-story rental home with two other roommates. Kernodle and Chapin were dating and he was visiting the house that night.
Autopsies showed all four were likely asleep when they were attacked. Some had defensive wounds and each was stabbed multiple times. There was no sign of sexual assault, police said.
Police said Thursday the rental home would be cleared of “potential biohazards and other harmful substances” to collect evidence starting Friday morning. It was unclear how long the work would take, but a news release said the house would be returned to the property manager upon completion.
Shanon Gray, an attorney representing Goncalves’s father, Steve Goncalves, said law enforcement officials called the family last night to let them know about the arrest, but gave no additional information about how or why they believe he might be connected to the murders.
“Obviously they’re relieved that someone has been arrested,” Gray said. “You guys know about as much as we do right now.”
The case also enticed online sleuths who speculated about potential suspects and motives. In the early days of the investigation, police released relatively few details publicly. Safety concerns also had the university hiring an additional security firm to escort students across campus and the Idaho State Police sending troopers to help patrol the city’s streets.
Kohberger was arrested in Monroe County, located in eastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains. The county seat, Stroudsburg, is about 100 miles (161 kilometers) north of Philadelphia.
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MINOT, ND (KXNET) — A man has been arrested by Ward County authorities in connection with an attempted burglary at a Ward County firearms store April 20.
According to the Ward County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a report of someone trying to break into the store late Thursday night. When they arrived on the scene, investigators found a window to the store had been broken, a screen was removed and an alarm had been triggered.
Security video reportedly captured images of a suspect and the suspect’s car. Additional video helped deputies learn that the suspect was wearing a tactical vest and military fatigues.
On April 21, the suspect was apparently involved in a traffic incident with Minot Police officers. When Ward County investigators arrived, they found the suspect was wearing military fatigues and, according to investigators, had been wearing a tactical vest. Deputies also claimed the suspect’s boot print was similar to boot prints found at the firearms store.
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Guests can now experience unparalleled views, discover the city's hidden gems, enjoy a sunset cocktail and more at the top of one of New England's tallest buildings
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BOSTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, View Boston, the highly anticipated preeminent observatory encompassing the top three floors of the Prudential Tower, officially opens its doors to the public. The 59,000 square-foot experience provides locals and tourists alike with a unique opportunity to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the city, elevated bites at the Stratus cocktail bar and The Beacon bistro, interactive state-of-the-art immersive exhibits that showcase the city's many neighborhoods and cultural landmarks including Boston 365, Explore Boston, and much more.
"We are thrilled to share this remarkable experience with everyone who wants to explore the beauty and diversity of our incredible city," said Bryan Koop, Executive Vice President for BXP's Boston Region. "We believe that View Boston will become a must-visit attraction for tourists and a favorite spot for locals to gather and celebrate special moments."
Guests will begin their journey on the 52nd floor, known as The View, which boasts 24-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows and uninterrupted views of Boston's gorgeous skyline and famed landmarks. They can delve deeper into the city with interactive digital maps called Virtual Viewers, allowing guests to zoom in on various points of interest. On the 51st floor, named The Cloud Terrace, guests will discover an array of photo opportunities on the 360-degree open-air roof deck, plus an indoor/outdoor cocktail bar, Stratus, where guests can enjoy seasonally inspired craft cocktails and shareable small plates - bringing the epitome of al fresco dining to new heights. The City, the final floor of the experience, offers interactive exhibits, including a 3D projection-mapped model of the city, an immersive theater and touchscreen technology to explore various neighborhoods, attractions, landmarks and restaurants. The City level also houses The Beacon, a bar and bistro, with a menu full of regionally inspired dishes paired with exceptional dining views and Studio 50, a private event space. As a final touch to the experience, guests will receive their very own ViewPrint, a curated digital itinerary integrated with landmarks, experiences, restaurants and more collected by scanning your ticket while exploring View Boston.
Ticketing packages for View Boston range from Standard Admission, starting at $34.99, to the Combination package at $44.99, and an All Inclusive package at $54.99. All three tiers include stunning views of the city, ability to build a personalized ViewPrint itinerary, and access to all three levels of the observatory. View Boston is the ultimate destination for those seeking to experience the city in a new and unforgettable way.
"We are excited to officially open View Boston's doors and allow guests to embark on an exciting journey through the city," said Justin Rink, General Manager of View Boston. "Our teams have worked tirelessly to develop an experience like no other, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. We invite both locals and visitors to experience the city in a whole new way, and create memories that will last a lifetime."
View Boston's hours of operation are 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Guests can purchase tickets and make dining reservations online. Stratus hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. The Beacon operates daily from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. For additional information, group pricing, and special event inquiries please visit www.viewboston.com/.
About View Boston
View Boston is the city's preeminent observatory experience offering unrivaled 360-degree views of Boston's breathtaking city skyline. Encompassing the top three floors of Boston's iconic Prudential Tower, the 59,000-square-foot destination features indoor and outdoor panoramic views of the city, an open air roof deck, two dining destinations, state-of-the-art immersive experiential exhibits, and more. Whether discovering famed landmarks and coveted hidden gems or meeting friends for a sunset cocktail, your unforgettable Bostonian experience begins here. For more information, please visit viewboston.com or follow us on Instagram.
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LONDON, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZomPot (ZPOT) is a multi-asset investment opportunity project, which uses the native ZPOT token for trading, will distribute around 175,000,000 ZPOT to the public.The distributed tokens, which make up 80% of available tokens, have been designated to create a balanced ecosystem, where both everyday crypto users and dedicated crypto investors can make the most out of their ZomPot (ZPOT) investments.
The token is built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which provides stability, reliability, and low transaction costs. Stability and reliability in the ZomPot (ZPOT) ecosystem will give uncertain investors proof of the value of blockchain technology, in turn drawing in new users to continue growing the project.
In the near future the company will also launch an NFT marketplace, where users can create their own tokens for use in their own metaverses. One of the biggest aspects ZomPot (ZPOT) intends to utilise is its metaverse. In this project, users will be able to create their own universes within the ZomPot (ZPOT) metaverse, including having unique tokens, which can be formed in the ZomPot (ZPOT) NFT market. For investors, this unlimited metaverse potential gives the token a huge value, and an opportunity to reach a wide crypto audience. Security is ZomPot's (ZPOT) number one priority, as it intends to be the platform to convert crypto sceptics to crypto believers. This will be done in multiple ways. By utilising the specific benefits of the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), ZomPot (ZPOT) can guarantee a reliable and secure ecosystem, where cheap transaction fees will encourage an active economy. ZomPot (ZPOT) will also bring about a reliable ecosystem through its token distribution.
ZomPot (ZPOT) aims to counter their project, to show the many benefits that investing with crypto can provide. The security of blockchain technology is one of its biggest selling points. Despite this, there is still hesitance for some in getting involved in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
Learn more about ZomPot (ZPOT):
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
AP Sports Writer
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten with a 119-108 victory over the New York Knicks. Antetokounmpo scored eight points during an 18-0 run that gave the Bucks a 24-point lead in the third quarter. The Knicks got the margin down to nine in the final two minutes but couldn’t get any closer. Milwaukee is the NBA’s last remaining unbeaten team as the Bucks are capitalizing on an early season-long, six-game home stand.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Koreans mourned and searched for relatives lost in the “hell-like” chaos that killed more than 150 people, mostly young adults, when a huge Halloween party crowd surged into a narrow alley in a nightlife district in Seoul.
It remained unclear what led the crowd to surge into the downhill alley in the Itaewon area on Saturday night, and authorities promised a thorough investigation. Witnesses said people fell on each other “like dominoes,” and some victims were bleeding from their noses and mouths while being given CPR.
Kim Mi Sung, an official at a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in Itaewon, said she performed CPR on 10 people who were unconscious, mostly women wearing witch outfits and other Halloween costumes. Nine of them were declared dead on the spot.
“I still can’t believe what has happened. It was like a hell,” Kim said.
As of Sunday evening, officials said 153 people were killed and 133 were injured. Nearly two-thirds of those killed — 97 — were women. More than 80% of the dead were in their 20s and 30s, and at least four were teenagers.
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said the death count could further rise as 37 of the injured people were in serious condition.
Witnesses said many people appeared not to realize the disaster that was unfolding steps away from them. Some clad in Halloween costumes continued to sing and dance nearby as others lay lifeless on the ground.
Ken Fallas, a Costa Rican architect who went to Itaewon with expat friends, used his smartphone to film video showing unconscious people being carried out from the alley as others shouted for help. He said the loud music made things more chaotic.
“When we just started to move forward, there was no way to go back,” Fallas said. “We didn’t hear anything because the music was really loud. Now, I think that was one of the main things that made this so complicated.”
At least 20 of the dead are foreigners from China, Russia, Iran and elsewhere. There is one American among the dead, the Interior Ministry said in a release.
Authorities said thousands of people have called or visited a nearby city office, reporting missing relatives and asking officials to confirm whether they were among those injured or dead after the crush.
The bodies of the dead were being kept at 42 hospitals in Seoul and nearby Gyeonggi province, according to Seoul City, which said it will instruct crematories to burn more bodies per day as part of plans to support funeral proceedings.
An estimated 100,000 people had gathered in Itaewon for the country’s biggest outdoor Halloween festivities since the pandemic began. The South Korean government had eased COVID-19 restrictions in recent months.
While Halloween isn’t a traditional holiday in South Korea — where children rarely go trick-or-treating — it’s still a major attraction for young adults, and costume parties at bars and clubs have become hugely popular in recent years.
Seoul’s marquee Halloween destination is Itaewon, near where the former headquarters of U.S. military forces in South Korea operated for decades before moving out of the capital in 2018. The expat-friendly district is known for its trendy bars, clubs and restaurants.
Witnesses said the streets were so densely clogged with people and slow-moving vehicles that it was practically impossible for emergency workers and ambulances to swiftly reach the alley near Hamilton Hotel, a major party spot in Seoul.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared a one-week national mourning period on Sunday and ordered flags at government buildings and public offices to fly at half-staff. Around 100 businesses in the Hamilton Hotel area have agreed to shut down their shops through Monday to reduce the number of partygoers who would come to the streets through Halloween day.
During a televised speech, Yoon said supporting the families of the victims, including their funeral preparations, and the treatment of the injured would be a top priority for his government. He also called for officials to thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident and review the safety of other large cultural and entertainment events.
“This is really devastating. The tragedy and disaster that need not have happened took place in the heart of Seoul amid Halloween (celebrations),” Yoon said during the speech. “I feel heavy hearted and cannot contain my sadness as a president responsible for the people’s lives and safety.”
After the speech, Yoon visited the alley where the disaster occurred. Local TV footage showed Yoon inspecting the trash-filled alley and being briefed by emergency officials.
World leaders offered condolences, including Pope Francis.
“We pray the Risen Lord also for those — especially young people — who died last night in Seoul, due to the tragic consequences of a sudden crush,” Francis said after his Sunday’s Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square, inviting the crowd to pray for the victims.
Among the 20 foreigners who died are four from China; three from Russia; two from Iran; and one each from Vietnam, Austria, Norway, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and the United States, the Interior Ministry said. It added the nationalities of the four other foreigners have not been confirmed.
The University of Kentucky issued a statement saying the victims included one of its students who was studying in South Korea this semester with an education abroad program.
Some local media said the tally of foreign dead rose to 26. France and Thailand each said one and Japan said two of their nationals had also died during the Itaewon disaster, but the South Korean Interior Ministry couldn’t immediately confirm the reports.
The crowd surge was South Korea’s deadliest disaster since 2014, when 304 people, mostly high school students, died in a ferry sinking.
The sinking exposed lax safety rules and regulatory failures. It was partially blamed on excessive and poorly fastened cargo and a crew poorly trained for emergency situations. Saturday’s deaths will likely draw public scrutiny of what government officials have done to improve public safety standards since the ferry disaster.
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Associated Press writers Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo, Giada Zampano in Rome and Sylvie Corbet in Paris contributed to this report. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-s-korea-in-shock-grief-as-151-die-in-halloween-crowd-surge/ | 2022-10-31 06:15:31 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-s-korea-in-shock-grief-as-151-die-in-halloween-crowd-surge/ |
VERO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Market Street Memory Care Residence Palm Coast, veterans and veteran spouses were honored and celebrated with an annual Veterans Day recognition ceremony. Thanks to the Market Street team and their partners, Vitas and the Matanzas High School JROTC, the significance of the day was met with symbolism and respect from the entire community.
Family, friends, community partners and residents joined together on Veterans Day as opening ceremonies began. The Matanzas High School JROTC began with the presentation of flags during the national anthem followed by the recognition of each veteran with hats and certificates of honor. Community partner, Vitas Healthcare led a prayer and presented each veteran with certificates and an American flag pillow, handcrafted by the Vitas volunteers as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. Guests in attendance enjoyed the sweet gift of a decorative cake to honor the veterans as patriotic music played throughout the afternoon.
"It is a blessing to honor our residents each and every day, but it is even more touching to feel the support and warmth of our community partners who volunteer their time and efforts to make events such as this one even more significant," says Jennifer Wilson, Memory Care Director of Market Street Palm Coast. "The traditional sights and sounds of holiday events spark memories for our memory care residents which helps to improve engagement and interaction."
Market Street Memory Care Residence Palm Coast is an award-winning memory care community in Palm Coast, Florida operated by Watercrest Senior Living Group. Market Street Palm Coast was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2022-23 Best Memory Care Community.
The Veterans Day community celebration is an aspect of Watercrest CARES, a company-wide movement by Watercrest Senior Living Group encompassing their common unity initiatives such as Connectivity. Watercrest is committed to supporting residents in staying connected in meaningful ways and inspiring a sense of community at each location.
Market Street Memory Care Residence Palm Coast offers world class care, multi-sensory programming, diverse culinary experiences, and unparalleled associate training honoring seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. The community is conveniently located at 2 Corporate Drive in Palm Coast, Fla. For information, please call 386-388-7495.
About Watercrest Senior Living Group
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest senior living communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A five-time certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, is on a four day visit to the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford, according to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
The mobile exhibit received a motorcycle escort through Pepperell, Groton, Littleton, Westford, and Carlisle before it arrived at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital at 200 Springs Road on Tuesday, the VA said in a statement on its website.
Along with honoring 58,000 members of the US Armed Forces killed during the war, the exhibit also features a mobile education center, which are free and open 24 hours per day, the statement said.
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On Thursday, when the exhibit opened, a suicide prevention awareness walk was held, along with a welcome home and pinning ceremony, the department said.
The exhibit is open until Sunday, Gold Star Mother’s Day, and a Blessing of families ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m., the department said. The exhibit is free and open to the public 24-hours a day.
Hosting the wall allows local veterans and their family members a chance to honor those who served, and learn about the war, the department said.
“It provides an opportunity to honor and remember all those who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War and educate visitors on the continuing impact of the Vietnam War on America,” the department said.
Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/23/metro/wall-that-heals-visits-bedford-va/ | 2022-09-24 00:08:18 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/23/metro/wall-that-heals-visits-bedford-va/ |
Next Gen Personal Finance offers the only bilingual personal finance dictionary with definitions and glossary for both Spanish and English
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) launched a new Spanish & English Language Learner (ELL) Directory this fall to make it easier for Spanish-speaking and ELL students to access valuable personal finance education.
"Our mission is to guarantee that by 2030, all students will take a one semester personal finance course before graduating from high school," said Tim Ranzetta, NGPF co-founder. "To make that a reality, we must continue to make financial education as accessible and inclusive as possible."
NGPF, which provides free personal finance course curriculum for middle and high school students as well as free professional development for teachers, hired a full-time in-house translator in early 2022. This move has resulted in Spanish translations for all of the NGPF's high school semester course activities as well as the entire middle school personal finance course.
"As our Spanish offerings proliferated and more teachers began to use the resources, it became clear that NGPF needed a one-stop shop to make it easier for educators to find all NGPF Spanish language resources in one place," said Ranzetta. "The Spanish and ELL Directory does just that."
The new directory collates all of NGPF's Spanish translations and ELL resources into one webpage. A teacher favorite is the personal finance dictionary, released in July, with personal finance terms, definitions, and a glossary in both Spanish and English. Not only is it the most detailed bilingual personal finance dictionary of its kind, its open source format also allows for constant updates with the fast-changing world of personal finance.
Other resources include a six-part ELL Video Series to introduce context around the U.S. financial system as well as Spanish translations of the top five Financial Capability Friday videos. These current events videos are published on NGPF's YouTube channel so that students can adjust the speed as well as add subtitles in many languages.
Additionally, in partnership with McKinney, NGPF offers an interactive online arcade game called Payback that provides an interactive way for English and Spanish speakers alike to experience virtually what paying for college is like for many students.
More translated materials from NGPF are currently in progress.
"NGPF's unique approach to offering curriculum using Google Docs means that resources are always being updated," said Ranzetta. "When the English version gets updated, the Spanish does too."
To view NGPF's materials, visit www.ngpf.org, where you can create a teacher account. The Spanish & ELL Directory is located on the website at www.ngpf.org/spanish.
Next Gen Personal Finance is a nonprofit organization with a mission to guarantee that by 2030 ALL students will take a one semester personal finance course before graduating high school. To support that mission, NGPF provides middle and high school educators with everything they need to teach financial skills with confidence, at no cost. This consists of ready-to-use financial literacy curricula—including personal finance, math, and economics collections with Spanish translations—as well as free professional development. Learn more at www.ngpf.org.
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Man in wig throws cake at glass protecting Mona Lisa
PARIS (AP) — A man seemingly disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair threw a piece of cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum and shouted at people to think of planet Earth.
Videos posted on social media appear to show a young man in a wig and lipstick who had arrived in a wheelchair. The man, whose identity was unknown, was also seen throwing roses in the museum gallery on Sunday.
The cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t damaged.
Security guards were filmed escorting the wig-wearing activist away as he called out to the surprised visitors in the gallery: “Think of the Earth. There are people who are destroying the Earth. Think about it. Artists tell you: think of the Earth. That’s why I did this.”
Guards were then filmed cleaning the smeared cream from the glass. Officials at the Louvre weren’t immediately available for comment.
The 16th-century Renaissance masterpiece has been targeted before.
The painting was stolen in 1911 by a museum employee, an event which increased the painting’s international fame.
It was also damaged in an acid attack perpetrated by a vandal in the 1950s, and has since been kept behind glass.
In 2009, a Russian woman who was angry at not being able to get French citizenship threw a ceramic cup at it, smashing the cup but not harming the glass or the painting.
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If you can't believe we're basically at the end of the year, you're not alone. Relieve some of your end-of-the-year stress with some retail therapy from the Madewell early Black Friday sale!
All you have to do is use code OHJOY for 40% off your purchase— yes, sale items are included— through November 24. It's the perfect time to stock up on winter basics or get your last-minute Thanksgiving outfit planned. We're talking a $72 cardigan for only $12, the cutest tote bag ever for $7 and more unbelievable prices on the most stylish seasonal looks.
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This cardigan sweater is so versatile and chic. Wear the relaxed look with slacks or trousers for work or pair it with leather pants and heeled boots for a cozy GNO look for the colder weather. You can't go wrong!
Sadler Turtleneck Sweater
This sweater is an absolute must for the winter. It comes in so many different colors, all of them currently on sale for $53. Pair it with leggings pants and heeled boots for a winter evening outfit.
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A good pair of jeans is a wardrobe must, and these vintage light-wash jeans will definitely get the job done. Pair it with boots, sweaters, coats and more for all your fall and winter outfit needs.
The Bradley Lugsole Loafer in Leather
These black loafers are perfect for the winter. Pair them with legwarmers, sheer tights and more for a cute and preppy look for the season.
Brushed Crop Cardigan Sweater
It's sweater weather, and Madewell has got you covered with some chic and versatile sweaters on sale! This crop cardigan sweater comes in a pretty pink color that can be paired with jeans, slip skirts and more. Get it on sale!
Ribbed Turtleneck Top
This Madewell Black Friday deal makes for the perfect opportunity to stock up on some basic pieces that will become staples in your wardrobe, like this ribbed turtleneck top. You can snag it for $27 and pair it with denim and layer it under sweaters, jackets and more.
Plus Oversized Ex-Boyfriend Shirt in Flannel: Seamed Edition
No one wants to actually wear their ex-boyfriend's shirt. Toss that old shirt away and get this flannel top with a boyfriend-inspired fit, just without the bad memories.
Brushed Rib Tie-Front Cardigan
This rib tie-front cardigan is a great layering piece! Plus, it's on sale for $12 in both white and black. Get it while you can.
The Good Days Reusable Canvas Tote
Tote bag girlies, add this one to your collection for just $7. The white tote is super versatile and has a cute message emblazoned on one side.
Waffle Knit Scoop Crop Tank
This crop tank will become a staple in your closet. For just $7, you should definitely snag as many colors of it as you can.
Plus Waffle Knit V-Neck Long-Sleeve Sweater
This newly added waffle knit long-sleeve sweater is so versatile and chic. Pair it with jeans, trousers, slip skirts and more and layer it with your favorite outerwear for a trendy winter vibe.
MWL Reversible Puffer Hoodie Jacket
Get two jackets for the price of one! This reversible puffer hoodie jacket comes with two wearable sides, one dark brown and the other light brown. It's great for those indecisive fashionistas who always wish their clothes were just a different shade of the same color.
Plus Corduroy Tie-Front Faux-Wrap Top
This tie-front, faux-wrap top is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Wear it to Thanksgiving dinner with a midi skirt or a pair of jeans and heels for an elevated but comfortable ensemble.
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(NewsNation) — The cost of travel this holiday season is expected to take off.
Travel site Hopper says tickets will cost nearly 20% more compared to last year, with the average domestic round-trip ticket costing $274.
The pressure is on as airlines look to avoid a service meltdown during the busiest travel season of the year (like the one seen this summer).
Reuter’s analysis of data from FlightAware, a flight statistic website, found that U.S. carriers alone canceled 128,943 flights from January to July of this year.
Travel expert Sandra McLemore says the best time to book a flight is right now.
“Flight prices are at an all-time high. We haven’t seen flights this expensive in five years. So if you haven’t booked your holiday flights, now is the time to do it,” McLemore said Tuesday on NewsNation’s “Rush Hour.” “I do think that we’re not going to see any relief for 2022, and perhaps into 2023. So it’s no surprise that travelers are looking for alternative ways to spend their holidays and to travel.”
With inflation pushing up the cost of such things as groceries, gas, hotels and airfare, McLemore suggests spending the holiday season on a cruise ship or similar types of travel.
“It’s not a surprise that all-inclusive travel styles, like cruising, like all-inclusive resorts, are really a great option for the holiday season,” she said. “That’s fully inclusive of where they’re going to sleep, entertainment, food and, in some cases, there are some great deals like Wi-Fi and drink packages as well.”
Last month, President Joe Biden announced a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets — including baggage and change fees — before they buy.
The White House says the proposed rule from the Transportation Department will prevent airlines from hiding the “true cost” of airline tickets, which would help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines to offer better fares.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/airline-ticket-prices-set-to-soar-ahead-of-holiday-season/ | 2022-10-12 23:58:16 | 0 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/airline-ticket-prices-set-to-soar-ahead-of-holiday-season/ |
352, Josh Allen, BUF vs. MIA 1/15 (23-39, 3 TD)
351, Tom Brady, TB vs. DAL 1/16 (35-66, 2 TD)
332, Brock Purdy, SF vs. SEA 1/14 (18-30, 3 TD)
305, Dak Prescott, DAL at TB 1/16 (25-33, 4 TD)
301, Daniel Jones, NYG at MIN 1/15 (24-35, 2 TD)
352, Josh Allen, BUF vs. MIA 1/15 (23-39, 3 TD)
351, Tom Brady, TB vs. DAL 1/16 (35-66, 2 TD)
332, Brock Purdy, SF vs. SEA 1/14 (18-30, 3 TD)
305, Dak Prescott, DAL at TB 1/16 (25-33, 4 TD)
301, Daniel Jones, NYG at MIN 1/15 (24-35, 2 TD) | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/nfl-top-performers-passing-17743468.php | 2023-01-26 16:29:04 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/nfl-top-performers-passing-17743468.php |
Pregame
Arkansas’ starting lineup: Anthony Black, Devo Davis, Ricky Council, Jordan Walsh and Makhi Mitchell
Freshman guard Nick Smith will not be in the arena tonight. A team spokesperson said he is "seeing a specialist," likely in regards to his knee.
Tonight marks the Razorbacks’ first ranked-versus-ranked SEC home opener. Arkansas is 3-0 under Eric Musselman against ranked teams in Fayetteville when the Razorbacks are also ranked.
The Razorbacks are 11-2 overall and 0-1 in league play after falling at LSU one week ago. Davis led Arkansas with 16 points on 18 field goal attempts, and Council added 13 points on 19 shots.
Council is averaging a team-high 17.9 points per game this season, and Black is second among active players at 12.2 per outing and second in total rebounds with 67. Mitchell has 18 assists, 19 blocks and 18 steals.
The Razorbacks are No. 5 in the country in defensive efficiency at 87.4 points allowed per 100 possessions, according to KenPom data, and No. 8 in steal percentage (14.4%). Black and Council are tied for the team lead with 23 steals.
Arkansas has won 4 consecutive games against Missouri and 5 of the last 6 in the series. Since joining the SEC, the Razorbacks are 19-12 in league home openers.
Missouri’s starters: D’Moi Hodge, Kobe Brown, Nick Honor, Ronnie DeGray and Tre Gomillion
Tigers small forward Isiaih Mosley did not make the trip, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Dave Matter. The Missouri State transfer is averaging 7.9 points and 3.0 assists per game this season.
The Tigers enter play tonight with a 12-1 record and 1-0 mark in the SEC under first-year coach Dennis Gates. They are in the Associated Press Top 25 at No. 20 for the first time since late February 2021.
Missouri is coming off wins over Illinois and Kentucky in recent weeks. The Tigers defeated the Illini by 22 in St. Louis and the Wildcats by 14 at home.
Since losing to rival Kansas, Missouri has won three straight games and made 47.1% of its three-point attempts — 33 of 70. Brown is 7 of his last 12 from deep, including 4 of 8 against Kentucky.
He has scored 30 and 31 points in the last two games and pitched in 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists in that span.
Hodge has made 41 of 98 (41.8%) attempts from three-point range and hit at least 4 triples in 6 of Missouri’s last 10 games. He has contributed at least 13 points in 10 straight outings.
After finishing outside the top 150 in the country in offensive efficiency a season ago, per KenPom, the Tigers are No. 4 through 13 games, putting up 117.2 points per 100 possessions. Defensively, they are No. 3 in turnover rate and No. 1 in steal percentage.
Ball security figures to be crucial in this game. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jan/04/live-updates-no-13-arkansas-vs-no-20-missouri/ | 2023-01-05 01:49:44 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jan/04/live-updates-no-13-arkansas-vs-no-20-missouri/ |
(NEXSTAR) – If you cut it close by sending out Christmas gifts at the last minute this year, your presents may not arrive in time thanks to a bitterly cold storm system that has blasted key package distribution hubs.
UPS and FedEx each issued alerts in the last 24 hours letting customers know that the storm has forced the companies to prioritize crew safety over speed.
“Potential delays are possible for package deliveries across the U.S. with a delivery commitment of Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24. FedEx is committed to provide service to the best of our ability,” the company stated on its website Friday morning.
FedEx said distribution hubs in Memphis and Indianapolis were hit particularly hard by the storms, meaning packages passing through those locations are most at risk of delay. The same is true at UPS hubs in the area.
“Significant weather events across several regions of the U.S. are impacting the UPS Air and Ground network, including UPS hubs in Louisville, Kentucky and Rockford, Illinois. As a result, some delivery and pickup services in these areas will be affected,” UPS posted on its website Thursday night.
Both courier networks urge customers to track their packages online for updated delivery information. Storm disruptions were not limited to package delivery.
More than 200 million people were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said. The weather service’s map “depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever,” forecasters said in a statement Friday.
More than 3,400 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled Friday, according to the tracking site FlightAware, causing more mayhem as travelers try to make it home for the holidays. More than 458,000 homes and businesses were without power Friday morning.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/fedex-ups-warn-of-possible-delivery-delays-after-storms/ | 2022-12-23 16:51:59 | 1 | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/fedex-ups-warn-of-possible-delivery-delays-after-storms/ |
The East Feliciana 10-year-old and under All Stars boy's baseball team won its district championship in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on Friday, winning both games of a double header against Walthall, Mississippi.
The Clinton-based team defeated Walthall 10-0 in the first game and 13-3 in the second game.
East Feliciana advances to the state tournament in Philadelphia, Mississippi, next month. | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/east_feliciana/article_8a80e214-f4cf-11ec-8d74-d7bce746d079.html | 2022-06-27 16:58:34 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/east_feliciana/article_8a80e214-f4cf-11ec-8d74-d7bce746d079.html |
Man accused of hiding girlfriend’s body behind bed, police say
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ/Gray News) – A man in Kentucky is facing charges after being accused of intentionally hiding his girlfriend’s body behind a bed, police said.
According to WSAZ, the criminal complaint states a corpse was found in Whitney Filion’s home tucked away behind a bed and a wall.
Officers reported the body appeared to have been there for an extended period of time and Filion was still living inside the home.
Ashland Police said Filion knew the victim was deceased and intentionally did not call emergency crews for assistance and hid the corpse from other people in the home with blankets.
“The corpse was placed in a way that would outrage ordinary family sensibilities,” the criminal complaint states.
According to the coroner, there were no signs of trauma to the woman’s body. Officials do not believe it was a homicide and are waiting for the results of toxicology tests.
Filion was charged with abuse of a corpse.
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(The Conversation) – Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ruling in August 2022, nonprescription over-the-counter hearing aids went on sale at pharmacies, supermarkets and consumer electronic stores on Oct. 17, 2022. These devices are intended only for people with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
For millions of Americans, these over-the-counter hearing aids are easier to access and less expensive than prescription versions. Some people view them as a tremendous innovation. Yet others say they won’t work optimally, as the device may be of poor quality, or consumers may not self-diagnose or customize the device appropriately.
As audiologists specializing in hearing care, we are actively involved in health care research and the clinical care of people with a range of hearing disorders. We have also conducted research on over-the-counter hearing aids.
Our aim is to present a balanced view on what is known about over-the-counter aids based on academic research – and provide you tips on what to know when shopping for these devices.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that 30 million Americans could benefit from hearing aids.
Hearing device categories
The newly available over-the-counter hearing aids add to a range of existing devices, including conventional prescription hearing aids and self-fitting hearing devices. Conventional hearing aids are tailored to fit by a hearing care professional. But over-the-counter devices come either in self-fitting types – meaning they adjust to the wearer’s hearing after self-testing – or preset, a type that is less individualized.
In addition, there are three other categories of hearing-related devices to be aware of. These include personal sound amplification products, which serve as hearing enhancement devices for individuals with normal hearing. A second type are called hearables, like wireless earbuds designed for listening to music or tracking fitness. The third fall under consumer audio, like headphones.
None of the products in those categories are regulated, because they are not considered medical devices. But as technology advances, many of them may have functions similar to hearing aids. In other words, all the hearing devices listed above may look similar to one another and may be hard to distinguish just by their appearance.
Because of the variety of devices on the market, you should read product labels to make sure you’re not confusing over-the-counter hearing aids with other technologies. It is not uncommon to see false advertising claims, such as personal sound amplification products or hearables advertised as over-the-counter hearing aids.
About over-the-counter aids
As noted, over-the-counter hearing aids come in two types: one-size-fits-most, with preset listening programs, and self-fitting, which can be more finely adjusted using apps on a smartphone. The latter type goes through a more rigorous government approval process and generally costs more. The least expensive ones cost around US$200, with the most running about $800. For comparison, prescription hearing aids start at roughly $1,000 and go up to approximately $6,000 per pair. The difference in cost is based on the technology level of the device as well as added services provided by hearing care professionals.
Our review of the literature on over-the counter aids revealed the following: First, several studies looking at their acoustic characteristics – that is, the degree of sound distortion and self-generated noise – found mixed results. Some over-the-counter hearing products don’t measure up to acceptable standards, whereas others do provide appropriate amplification.
Second, several large-scale consumer surveys in the U.S. and Japan suggest that users are less satisfied with over-the-counter aids than with conventional prescription hearing aids. This lower satisfaction can be primarily attributed to consumers choosing inappropriate devices or being unable to personalize or handle them.
Conversely, several clinical trials measuring the self-fitting process and the benifits of over-the-counter hearing aids generally report positive outcomes for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. More clinical trials are ongoing.
To add to the confusion, there is another caveat to those studies: Most examined early generations of direct-to-consumer hearing devices such as the personal sound amplification products – not the over-the-counter hearing aids that are now on the market. That is why consumers should take the results of those early studies with some skepticism. What’s more, as the market matures, a combination of competition and regulation will likely improve the quality of the devices.
Questions to consider before purchasing
You’ll want to take into account the look, feel and capabilities of the device. Ask yourself: Do you want a hearing aid that looks more like a wireless earbud – small and not noticeable? Is it comfortable to wear or irritating after several hours? Will it work with a smartphone and Bluetooth? How often does it need to be recharged?
Also: What is the warranty? How can I get the device fixed if it breaks? What’s the return policy? Is there free customer support after the purchase? Is the device appropriate for my particular kind of hearing issue?
Only a handful of companies now offer over-the-counter hearing aids. Some may not be in the business for very long. So choose a brand with a good reputation that stands behind its product, offers customer service assistance and lets you return the device and receive a refund if it doesn’t work for you.
Studies show that people often underestimate the severity of their hearing loss. For these people, the over-the-counter devices may not provide adequate amplification. Remember, they work only for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. In addition, some people may have treatable hearing problems, like earwax buildup, that need medical treatment instead of hearing aids.
That’s why we strongly recommend consumers get a hearing test from an audiologist before purchasing the over-the-counter hearing aids. If that is not feasible, you can take a free online hearing test and also screen yourself for risk of an ear disease or other conditions that may affect hearing. And online consumer reviews provide user reports on the perceived benefits and limitations about specific products.
If you find the over-the-counter devices don’t work for you, there may be some issues that are fixable. But if not, don’t forget: You always have the option to return them – and then, make an appointment with a hearing health care professional. | https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/over-the-counter-hearing-aids-offer-a-wide-range-of-options-here-are-things-to-consider-before-buying/ | 2022-11-06 21:51:32 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/over-the-counter-hearing-aids-offer-a-wide-range-of-options-here-are-things-to-consider-before-buying/ |
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MADRID (AP) — The two parties making up Spain’s leftist coalition government on Friday presented a proposal to reform the centuries-old crime of sedition, which was one of the main charges against pro-independence Catalan activists and politicians convicted for their roles in a 2017 secession push.
Under the proposal, sedition will be replaced with the crime of aggravated public disorder and will carry lower sentences.
With the support of smaller regional parties almost guaranteed, the bill is likely to be approved by parliament over the coming months although it might undergo some minor changes.
The crime of sedition, on the books since 1822, was one of the main charges against nine of 12 pro-independence Catalan activists and politicians that were convicted for their roles in a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain issued on Oct. 27, 2017 following an illegal secession referendum earlier that month.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez issued partial pardons of the nine high-profile separatists last year, releasing them from prison after they had spent three years behind bars serving sentences that ranged between nine and 15 years. They are, however, still banned from holding public office.
Announcing the reform late Thursday, Sánchez said it would bring Spain in line with other European democracies.
But Sánchez said the reform wouldn't exempt former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and his associates that fled the country in 2017 from eventually standing trial if they return, albeit for a crime with a lower sentence.
Spain has been seeking the extradition of Puigdemont from Belgium, where he now resides and serves on the European Parliament. Previous attempts to extradite those who fled Spain like Puigdemont have been frustrated by the difference between Spain’s crime of sedition and that of other European countries.
The proposal comes as the government continues talks with the separatist party that runs Catalonia's regional government to reduce tensions stemming from what was one of modern Spain’s biggest political crises ever.
Sánchez's minority government often relies on the support of that same Catalan party in Spain's national parliament, and needs it to pass the 2023 budget.
The reform would eliminate the crime of sedition, which is punishable by 10 to 15 years in prison and replace it with the crime of aggravated public disorder, with punishments of three to five years behind bars. It also reduces the time span for bans from holding public office.
The move could pave the way for a revision of the sentences handed down to the secession promoters.
Catalan regional president Pere Aragonès described the move as “a step forward in path to resolving the political conflict," while he still presses forward his demand of an authorized referendum on independence.
Spain’s main right-wing opposition Popular Party slammed the move, accusing Sánchez of pleasing the Catalan secessionists just to stay in office. Sánchez denies the idea is a concession to the Catalan secessionists, but agrees it will help ease tensions with the northeastern region.
Polls and election results show that Catalans are roughly split equally between those in favor and against independence for the wealthy corner of northeast Spain.
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Joseph Wilson in Barcelona contributed to this report. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Spain-appeases-Catalans-with-planned-reform-of-17576850.php | 2022-11-11 13:29:24 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Spain-appeases-Catalans-with-planned-reform-of-17576850.php |
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter, a Newton County native, speaks June 10 following his selection by Gov. Eric Holcomb to become the newest justice on the Indiana Supreme Court.
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The five Indiana Supreme Court justices, including new Justice Derek Molter, a Newton County native, second from right, participate in oral arguments Thursday in their Statehouse courtroom. The justices are, from left, Geoffrey Slaughter, a Crown Point native; Mark Massa; Chief Justice Loretta Rush; Molter; and Christopher Goff.
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Justice Derek Molter serves on the Indiana Supreme Court.
For the first time in five years, two of the justices asking questions during oral arguments Thursday at the state Supreme Court hailed from Northwest Indiana.
New Justice Derek Molter, a Newton County native, was participating in his first question-and-answer session as a member of the state's high court, while Justice Geoffrey Slaughter, originally from Crown Point, is the court's third-longest tenured member with 2,285 days on the bench.
Molter asked four questions during the 45-minute oral argument period that focused on the validity of an involuntary manslaughter conviction from the South Bend area.
All sides agreed St. Joseph Superior Judge Jeffrey Sanford committed error by not allowing the county prosecutor and defense attorney to personally question prospective jurors, as required by Indiana Trial Rule 47(D).
Molter's questions from the bench centered on whether that error was harmless to the defendant and his conviction should stand. He also puzzled over how a defense attorney might go about showing this type of error violated the client's right to a fair trial.
The questions posed by the justices don't always get definitive answers by the attorneys participating in oral arguments.
Often, the questions are used to spark conversations among the justices through the attorneys that, along with written arguments and the trial record, shape the court's ruling.
In this case, Justice Christopher Goff suggested he's disinclined to overturn all the work that went into securing a conviction, but the Supreme Court also can't countenance a county judge simply ignoring the rules of jury selection and upholding the convictions that follow.
"If we've got repeated violations of this rule, how long can we say, 'Eh, it's all right?'" Goff asked.
Justice Mark Massa appeared to agree: "These are the Indiana rules of court, not the suggestions."
Slaughter said he was prepared to argue the rule is poorly worded and might not apply. But he backed off that contention when Deputy Attorney General Nicole Wiggins conceded Sanford erred by denying attorneys the opportunity to question prospective jurors in favor of the trial judge asking all the questions during the jury selection process.
A decision by the state's high court is likely to be issued early next year.
Molter was selected by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb in June to succeed Justice Steven David on the Supreme Court following David's Aug. 31 retirement.
The 40-year-old was serving on the Indiana Court of Appeals at the time of his elevation to the state's highest court. Molter previously was a partner at the Ice Miller law firm in Indianapolis, where he primarily worked on state and federal appellate litigation.
That work included serving as counsel to the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and representing the Lake County Council in its ongoing separation of powers dispute with the Lake County Board of Commissioners.
Slaughter was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2016 by Republican Gov. Mike Pence to succeed former Chief Justice Brent Dickson, a Hobart native.
In his first year on the bench, Slaughter served alongside Justice Robert Rucker, a Gary native, whose 18-year tenure on the Supreme Court partially overlapped with Dickson's 30 years and ended with Rucker's retirement in 2017.
Chief Justice Loretta Rush also has Region ties. She lived in Munster for a few years as a child but generally is associated with Lafayette.
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission is soliciting applications from experienced Indiana lawyers and judges interested in succeeding Justice-designate Derek Molter on the appeals court.
Newton County native Derek Molter will succeed Justice Steven David on the Indiana Supreme Court when David retires from the five-justice bench later this year.
An appellate judge originally from Northwest Indiana is among the three candidates from which Gov. Eric Holcomb will appoint a new justice for the Indiana Supreme Court.
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission on Tuesday winnowed the field of 19 applicants for an upcoming vacancy on the state's highest court to a list of 10 finalists.
John Sedia will decide whether to renew his April 16 decision giving the Lake County Council control over purchasing and data processing, or to revise his ruling as requested by the Board of Commissioners.
Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Derek Molter, a Newton County native, speaks June 10 following his selection by Gov. Eric Holcomb to become the newest justice on the Indiana Supreme Court.
The five Indiana Supreme Court justices, including new Justice Derek Molter, a Newton County native, second from right, participate in oral arguments Thursday in their Statehouse courtroom. The justices are, from left, Geoffrey Slaughter, a Crown Point native; Mark Massa; Chief Justice Loretta Rush; Molter; and Christopher Goff. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-supreme-court-justice-from-northwest-indiana-participates-in-first-oral-arguments/article_addfbaab-38f8-56e4-a891-a459fe933c9d.html | 2022-09-16 17:19:29 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-supreme-court-justice-from-northwest-indiana-participates-in-first-oral-arguments/article_addfbaab-38f8-56e4-a891-a459fe933c9d.html |
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Hunting season — special landowner deer.
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NOV. 20
Hunting season closes — November firearm deer.
NOV. 21
Hunting season closes — woodcock.
NOV. 29
Hunting season opens — bighorn sheep.
DEC. 1
Hunting season opens — muzzleloader deer.
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://tinyurl.com/s8a9uyw6.
DEC. 8
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://tinyurl.com/s8a9uyw6.
DEC. 11
Hunting season closes — statewide white-fronted goose.
DEC. 13
Hunting season closes — duck and coot, Zone 2 (High and Low plains).
DEC. 15
Hunting season closes — crow.
DEC. 16
Hunting season closes — snipe.
DEC. 21
Hunting season closes — duck and coot, Zone 2 (Low and High Plains).
DEC. 22
Hunting season closes — bighorn sheep.
DEC. 27
Hunting season closes — duck and coot, Zone 1.
DEC. 28
Hunting season closes — statewide light goose.
DEC. 29
Seminar — First Shots: Pistol, an introduction to firearms in individual and group training, 6-8 p.m., Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St. Closed-neck shirts and closed-toe shoes encouraged. Anyone 18 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Cost: $10. Register: https://tinyurl.com/s8a9uyw6.
DEC. 31
Hunting season closes— archery deer, muzzleloader deer, archery antelope.
JAN. 1
Hunting season opens — river antlerless deer late firearm.
JAN. 3
Hunting seasons close — duck and coot, Zone 4, Zone 3 (High Plains).
JAN. 4
Hunting seasons opens — duck and coot, Zone 2 (High Plains), Zone 3 (High Plains).
JAN. 5
Hunting season opens — duck and coot, Zone 2 (High Plains) and Zone 3.
Hunting seasons close — statewide light goose.
JAN. 11
Hunting season closes — duck and coot, Zone 4.
JAN. 13
Hunting season opens — crow.
Hunting season closes — dark goose, North Central unit.
JAN. 15
Hunting season opens — antlerless only season choice deer, youth deer, limited landowner deer, late antlerless only firearm deer.
JAN. 25
Hunting seasons open — statewide white-fronted goose, statewide light goose.
Hunting season closes — duck and coot, Zone 2 (High Plains), Zone 3 (High Plains).
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Hunting season closes — duck and coot, Zone 3.
JAN. 31
Hunting seasons close — fall turkey, antlerless and late antlerless elk, late season doe/fawn antelope, river antlerless deer late firearm, squirrel, prairie grouse, pheasant, quail and partridge.
FEB. 9
Hunting seasons close — dark goose, North Platte and Niobrara units; statewide white-fronted goose, statewide light goose.
FEB. 10
Hunting season opens — light goose conservation order, East, Rainwater Basin and West zones.
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Hunting seasons close — cottontail, jackrabbit (only west of U.S. 81).
Trapping season closes — river otter (closes earlier if 125 are harvested first).
Hunting and trapping seasons close — badger, mink, bobcat, Virginia opossum, long-tailed weasel, red and gray fox.
MARCH 14
Hunting season closes — crow.
MARCH 31
Trapping seasons close — muskrat, beaver.
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Hunting seasons close — light goose conservation order, Rainwater Basin and West zones.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 116-108 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Heat won the first two games in Miami with Embiid out with a right orbital fracture and mild concussion. The 76ers won Games 3 and 4 at home with Embiid and his mask in the lineup.
Game 5 is Tuesday night in Miami.
Embiid is ready. So is Harden. And if the Heat can’t figure out those two, the next thing they face could be the offseason.
The Heat pecked away at the lead and got within five until Harden sank his fifth 3-pointer of the game with three minutes left. Harden crushed the Heat on catch-and-shoot 3s and hit one clutch shot after another in the fourth.
He at last played in the postseason like the three-time scoring champion the Sixers needed when they traded for him in February.
Harden drilled a step-back 3 for a 114-103 lead that sent the crowd into a frenzy — and the Sixers off to Miami with new life.
Jimmy Butler scored 40 points and nearly one-man willed the Heat to victory. The Heat missed 28 of 35 3-pointers.
Embiid worked out the Game 3 cobwebs and returned to the dominant form that earned him season-long “MVP!” chants from the Philly diehards. His first quarter was about as good as it gets for the center. He made 5 of 6 shots, including a 3-pointer, and scored 15 points to put the Sixers ahead. Worn out in Game 3 from days of inactivity because of the concussion, Embiid played all 12 minutes in the quarter.
“He’s really weathering the storm and getting through stuff,” coach Doc Rivers said before the game.
Harden took over the next quarter. After a scoreless first quarter, Harden scored 13 in the second. He missed his first four shots of the game until he buried a 3 and then got rolling. He scored a bucket in transition during a 15-2 run and then waved his arms toward the crowd, calling on the to get louder.
Philadelphia shot 64% from the floor in the half. But 10 turnovers — that Miami converted into 13 points — kept the Sixers from stretching the lead well into double digits. The Sixers made nine 3s in the half to Miami’s four.
Butler kept the Heat in the game with six straight points. He hit a layup, was nailed in the face by Embiid — who was whistled for a flagrant, then helped his former teammate to his feet — and Butler made the free throw. Butler hit a 3 off the possession and the Heat pulled to 74-70.
Butler drew Embid’s third foul with 1:37 left in the third and converted the three-point play that kept the Heat within four. Butler trolled Embiid on Instagram after the Sixers posted a picture of him in the mask and quoted a line from “The Dark Knight Rises.”
”(Expletive) yo mask,” Butler wrote.
Butler scored 17 points in the third, yet the Heat still trailed 89-85. The 76ers fans let him have it when Butler fired an airball in the fourth and Harden came right down and nailed a steptback 3 for a 97-85 lead.
TIP-INS
Heat: Dewayne Dedmon (illness) sat out Game 4. ... Lowry, who scored his first bucket of the series on a layup, went to the locker room in the first half with a balky hamstring. He missed four straight playoff games before Game 3 with a strained left hamstring.
76ers: Isaiah Joe (right ankle sprain) did not play.
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The Boston Red Sox are close to securing their young star for the future.
Third baseman Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a 11-year, $331 million contract extension, according to ESPN. The potential deal is pending physical. The expected extension will keep the 26-year-old star in Boston through the 2033 season.
The deal also includes a $20 million signing bonus.
Just a day before the two sides worked to finalize the long-term deal, it was reported that both parties were in agreement on a one-year, $17.5 million deal to avoid arbitration, according to ESPN. The one-year deal signaled that both sides were indeed having discussions of a long-term contract after a season filled with uncertainty if Devers would test the free agency market in the future.
Last season, Devers played in 141 games and appeared in his second All-Star Game. He slashed .295/.358/.521 and hit 27 homers. The slugger also recorded 88 RBI.
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PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm a personal trainer and I wanted to create an innovative new training aid for runners to promote proper arm form," said an inventor, from Royce City, Texas, "so I invented the FORM TRAINER. My design helps keep the shoulders and hands relaxed while driving the elbows backward."
The patent-pending invention encourages a proper arm position/form and swing while running. In doing so, it ensures that the arms are supported at 90-degree angles. As a result, it helps develop the muscle memory needed to swing arms from the shoulders and it could enhance technique and performance. The invention features a lightweight and adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for runners and athletes. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
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(The Hill) – Former Vice President Mike Pence is likely to announce next week that he is running for president in 2024, according to a source familiar with the plans.
The source said Pence’s team is finalizing plans to launch his campaign for the White House, joining the expanding GOP primary field with a forward-looking announcement that makes the case for his candidacy. The former vice president is expected to put much of his focus on Iowa, which hosts the first caucus on the GOP primary calendar.
Pence is scheduled to participate in a CNN town hall in Iowa June 7 — an event that was billed in one release as a “Presidential Town Hall.” Pence will celebrate his 64th birthday the same day.
The former vice president was also originally scheduled to speak to the Georgia Republican Party at a June 9 event. But the party alerted supporters Wednesday that Pence “has been forced to re-schedule because of a televised national town hall at which he will be making an announcement regarding his future plans,” in a message first reported by The Atlanta Journal Constitution.
A spokesperson for Pence did not respond to a request for comment.
“We’re continuing to talk to people around the country and getting a lot of encouragement around the country,” Pence said in a recent appearance on Fox Business Network with Larry Kudlow.
“But look, I think this country is in a lot of trouble,” he added. “I think all of us that have the ability to make a difference have a responsibility to reflect on what role we might play.”
The Messenger reported Wednesday that Pence plans to launch his campaign within two weeks.
Pence has signaled for months that he was likely to get into the 2024 race, visiting Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina frequently, speaking at Republican dinners and think tanks, and laying out detailed policy views on entitlements, foreign policy and energy.
A super PAC backing Pence as a 2024 presidential candidate launched earlier this month, giving the former vice president additional firepower as he readies his campaign. The group, Committed to America, is led by former Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and veteran GOP consultant Scott Reed as national co-chairs.
But he faces an uphill battle as he enters the race. A CNN poll released last week found Pence was the first choice of 6% of Republican and Republican-leaning primary voters, trailing former President Trump, who was the first choice of 53% of voters, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who was the first choice of 26%.
The poll also found 54% of those surveyed said they support or would consider supporting Pence.
For Pence to win the nomination, he will have to overtake Trump, his old running mate. Pence was unflinchingly loyal to Trump throughout their four years in office together, defending the former president through myriad controversies.
But the relationship between the two men fractured after the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters stormed the Capitol, putting Pence and other lawmakers in danger. Trump tweeted that afternoon that Pence did not have the “courage” to reject the 2020 election results, despite Pence stating that he did not have the Constitutional authority to do so.
In remarks to GOP leaders and voters in recent months, Pence has sought to walk a fine line, simultaneously touting the policy gains of the Trump administration while defending his actions on Jan. 6 and criticizing the former president for his conduct that day. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/pence-eyes-2024-campaign-launch-next-week/ | 2023-05-31 22:14:40 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/pence-eyes-2024-campaign-launch-next-week/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration calls it a “student loan safety net.” Opponents call it a backdoor attempt to make college free. And it could be the next battleground in the legal fight over student loan relief.
Starting this summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to enroll in a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever. Interest won’t pile up as long as borrowers make regular payments. Millions of people will have monthly payments reduced to $0. And in as little as 10 years, any remaining debt will be canceled.
It’s known as the SAVE Plan, and although it was announced last year, it has mostly been overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s proposal for mass student loan cancellation. But now, after the Supreme Court struck down Biden’s forgiveness plan, the repayment option is taking center stage.
Since the ruling Biden has proposed an alternate approach to cancel debt and also shifted attention to the lesser-known initiative, calling it “the most affordable repayment plan ever.” The typical borrower who enrolls in the plan will save $1,000 a month, he said.
Republicans have fought against the plan, saying it oversteps the president’s authority. Sen. Bill Cassidy, the ranking Republican on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, called it “deeply unfair” to the 87% of Americans who don’t have student loans.
The Congressional Budget Office previously estimated over the next decade the plan would cost $230 billion, which would be even higher now that the forgiveness plan has been struck down. Estimates from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania put the cost at up to $361 billion.
Emboldened by the Supreme Court’s decision on cancellation, some opponents say it’s a matter of time before the repayment plan also faces a legal challenge.
Here’s what to know about the SAVE Plan:
WHAT IS AN INCOME-DRIVEN REPAYMENT PLAN?
The U.S. Education Department offers several plans for repaying federal student loans. Under the standard plan, borrowers are charged a fixed monthly amount that ensures all their debt will be repaid after 10 years. But if borrowers have difficulty paying that amount, they can enroll in one of four plans that offer lower monthly payments based on income and family size. Those are known as income-driven repayment plans.
Income-driven options have been offered for years and generally cap monthly payments at 10% of a borrower’s discretionary income. If a borrower’s earnings are low enough, their bill is reduced to $0. And after 20 or 25 years, any remaining debt gets erased.
HOW IS BIDEN’S PLAN DIFFERENT?
As part of his debt relief plan announced last year, Biden said his Education Department would create a new income-driven repayment plan that lowers payments even further. It became known as the SAVE Plan, and it’s generally intended to replace existing income-driven plans.
Borrowers will be able to apply later this summer, but some of the changes will be phased in over time.
Right away, more people will be eligible for $0 payments. The new plan won’t require borrowers to make payments if they earn less than 225% of the federal poverty line — $32,800 a year for a single person. The cutoff for current plans, by contrast, is 150% of the poverty line, or $22,000 a year for a single person.
Another immediate change aims to prevent interest from snowballing.
As long as borrowers make their monthly payments, their overall balance won’t increase. Once they cover their adjusted monthly payment — even if it’s $0 — any remaining interest will be waived.
Other major changes will take effect in July 2024.
Most notably, payments on undergraduate loans will be capped at 5% of discretionary income, down from 10% now. Those with graduate and undergraduate loans will pay between 5% and 10%, depending on their original loan balance. For millions of Americans, monthly payments could be reduced by half.
Next July will also bring a quicker road to loan forgiveness. Starting then, borrowers with initial balances of $12,000 or less will get the remainder of their loans canceled after 10 years of payments. For each $1,000 borrowed beyond that, the cancellation will come after an additional year of payments.
For example, a borrower with an original balance of $14,000 would get all remaining debt cleared after 12 years. Payments made before 2024 will count toward forgiveness.HOW DO I APPLY?
The Education Department says it will notify borrowers when the new application process launches this summer. Those enrolled in an existing plan known as REPAYE will automatically be moved into the SAVE plan. Borrowers will also be able to sign up by contacting their loan servicers directly.
It will be available to all borrowers in the Direct Loan Program who are in good standing on their loans
.WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS?
Supporters say Biden’s plan will simplify repayment options and offer relief to millions of borrowers. The Biden administration has argued that ballooning student debt puts college out of reach for too many Americans and holds borrowers back financially.
Opponents call it an unfair perk for those who don’t need it, saying it passes a heavy cost onto taxpayers who already repaid student loans or didn’t go to college. Some worry that it will give colleges incentive to raise tuition prices higher since they know many students will get their loans canceled later.
Voices across the political spectrum have said it amounts to a form of free college. Biden campaigned on a promise to make community college free, but it failed to gain support from Congress. Critics say the new plan is an attempt to do something similar without Congress’ approval.
IS IT LEGAL?
That depends on who you ask, but the question hasn’t been taken up by a federal court.
Instead of creating a new payment plan from scratch, the Biden administration proposed changes to an existing plan. It cemented those changes by going through a negotiated rulemaking process that allows the Education Department to develop federal regulations without Congress.
It’s a process that’s commonly used by administrations from both political parties. But critics question whether the new plan goes further than the law allows.
More than 60 Republicans lawmakers urged Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to withdraw the plan in February, calling it “reckless, fiscally irresponsible, and blatantly illegal.”
Supporters argue that the Obama administration similarly used its authority to create a repayment plan that was more generous than any others at the time.
The Biden administration formally finalized the rule this month. Conservatives believe it’s vulnerable to a legal challenge, and some say it’s just a matter of finding a plaintiff with the legal right — or standing — to sue. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/biden-plan-cuts-student-loan-payments-for-millions-to-0-will-it-be-the-next-court-fight/ | 2023-07-12 12:54:36 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/biden-plan-cuts-student-loan-payments-for-millions-to-0-will-it-be-the-next-court-fight/ |
ATHENS, Ga. — Mike Bobo reclaimed the offensive coordinator job at Georgia on Tuesday, with Todd Monken leaving the two-time defending national champions for the NFL.
Bobo, a former Bulldogs quarterback and longtime assistant coach at his alma mater, also served as offensive coordinator under former coach Mark Richt.
The 48-year-old Bobo has some big shoes to fill. Monken accepted the offensive coordinator job with the Baltimore Ravens after serving on a staff that guided Georgia to back-to-back national titles.
The Bulldogs averaged 38.6 points per game in 2021 and 41.1 this past season while finishing 15-0, capped by a record-breaking 65-7 blowout of TCU in the national championship game.
Monken's three-season stint with the Bulldogs will be remembered for the stunning rise of quarterback Stetson Bennett from walk-on to Heisman Trophy finalist.
“We are extremely thankful and appreciative of the three years Todd and his wife, Terri, have spent with our UGA family,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. “We wish them the best as he moves on to the Ravens organization.”
Bobo, who had head coaching stints at Colorado State and South Carolina after leaving Georgia following the 2014 season, returned to his alma mater a year ago as a quality control analyst for the offense.
“Mike was an excellent addition to our staff last year as an analyst, and we are looking forward to his expanded leadership on the offensive side of the ball,” Smart said.
Bobo takes over an offense with some major holes to fill, most notably at quarterback with Bennett's departure. Carson Beck, who got limited playing time the last two years as a backup, is expected to take over the job. But he'll have to beat out Brock Vandagriff, one of the top-rated QBs in the 2021 recruiting class, and Gunner Stockton, another touted prospect who has yet to play at the college level.
Whoever wins the job, the focus will be on Bobo to produce the same sort of development that Monken got from Bennett.
Smart said he's confident that Bobo can handle the role. The two were teammates at Georgia in the 1990s and coached together in 2005 when Smart was an assistant on Richt's staff.
Bobo worked under Richt for 14 seasons, starting out as the quarterback coach before his promotion to offensive coordinator, a tenure that included two SEC titles.
At Colorado State, Bobo's team went 7-6 and played in a bowl game each of his first three seasons, but he was let go in 2019 after the Rams slumped to 7-17 over his final two years. He then returned to the Southeastern Conference, joining Will Muschamp's staff as offensive coordinator for the 2020 season. When Muschamp was fired with three games left in the campaign, Bobo took over as interim coach. The Gamecocks lost all three contests to finish 2-8.
Bobo moved to Auburn in 2021 to serve as offensive coordinator for new coach Bryan Harsin, only to be fired after a four-overtime loss to Alabama in the regular-season finale; Harsin lasted less than two seasons.
Smart pointed to Bobo having a “decade of experience as a successful SEC play-caller and over 20 years spent at UGA, both as a player and coach.”
Georgia averaged 458.6 yards and 41.3 points per game in the final year of Bobo's previous stint as offensive coordinator. The Bulldogs will be looking to get that same sort of production in 2023 as they go for a third straight national title. | https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/college/georgia-bulldogs/mike-bobo-uga-hire/85-bf5d3655-eb7a-440a-8734-19e0d8706826 | 2023-02-14 19:04:33 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/college/georgia-bulldogs/mike-bobo-uga-hire/85-bf5d3655-eb7a-440a-8734-19e0d8706826 |
It appears a new baby has been born to the L pod family of southern resident orcas, scientists reported Friday.
The new calf was photographed swimming off the coast of Tofino, British Columbia, alongside members of the L77 matriline. Wildlife photographer Howie Tom posted the photos on Facebook this week and the Orca Behavior Institute alerted the Center for Whale Research.
Michael Weiss, research director for the Center for Whale Research, confirmed the report Friday, saying the center believes the calf was born to the L12 subgroup. The baby’s sex is not yet known. They might be first new calf in L pod since L125 was born in 2021.
“We’re always kind of cautiously optimistic with these new babies, because the mortality rate in the first year is quite high,” Weiss said. “But we’re hopeful — it’s good to have another L pod kid.”
According to the Center for Whale Research’s latest census, 73 southern resident orcas remain.
That’s one of the lowest population counts among the J, K and L pods of whales since 1974, when 71 orcas were counted following a live-capture fishery in the 1960s, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The population peaked at 98 in 1995, but declined by almost 20% in the late ‘90s, leaving 80 whales in 2001.
The 2022 census found the L pod, composed of 32 orcas, at its lowest point since the study began in 1976.
Discovering the new baby is the best news NOAA wildlife biologist Brad Hanson said he’s had all week.
“We wait months and months and months for calves to be potentially born,” Hanson added. “It’s very exciting to see this, because it’s been quite a while since we’ve had a calf born … All the work that we’ve been doing really is poured into trying to enhance recovery. And unfortunately it’s up to the whale to actually reproduce successfully.”
The new kiddo isn’t wrinkly, and doesn’t seem to have obvious fetal folds, Weiss said. They’re quite filled out, but they’re still a young calf. Researchers estimate the calf is at least 3 weeks old.
When the calf gets in the center’s survey area — near the San Juan Islands — researchers will try to confirm the calf’s existence, identify the mother and their sex. Researchers will assess the calf’s behavior and how they’re moving to get a better idea of their health and body condition.
The southern residents live in matriarchal families split in three pods: the J pod, K pod and L pod. They typically stay along the western coastal islands of Canada, Washington and the Oregon coast.
The southern residents have an important role in the ecosystem because they’re at the top of the food chain.
In 2005, the southern residents were listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act and a recovery plan was finished in 2008.
In 2015, they became one of NOAA’s “Species in the Spotlight,” an effort to raise awareness and save “the most highly at-risk marine species.”
Generally, the southern residents are struggling to survive in the face of at least three threats: lack of Chinook salmon in their foraging range, pollution and underwater noise that makes it harder for them to hunt.
Recent research revealed that with fewer Chinook salmon to eat, the southern resident orcas are visiting the San Juan Islands, their traditional summer home, less often.
Researchers documented a 75% drop in reported sightings of the southern residents from 2004 to 2020 around the San Juan Islands. That corresponded with a 50% decline in available Chinook, the orcas’ favorite food, from British Columbia’s Fraser River.
That study comes alongside recent research that found the southern resident females have less hunting success than their neighbors up north, and that a shrinking, increasingly inbred population of southern residents could be plummeting toward extinction. | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/there-might-be-a-new-calf-in-the-endangered-orca-pod-of-the-salish-sea/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2023-06-24 14:08:59 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/there-might-be-a-new-calf-in-the-endangered-orca-pod-of-the-salish-sea/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Opioid registry, predictive modeling help identify at-risk Medicare members in Florida
EAGAN, Minn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdoses killed over 107,000 Americans in 2021.1 Prior to the pandemic, Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 33 million members nationally, began an intervention program targeting Medicare members who were at high risk of overutilizing opioids. A pilot with Medicare members of GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), which is the parent company to a leading health plan in Florida, saw decreased opioid claims and lower morphine milligram equivalent (MME) dosing for members who received communications.
The program used Prime's GuidedHealth opioid registry – a listing that helps identify Medicare members who were either new opioid starters or current opioid utilizers and at risk for opioid risk harm. The registry also feeds Prime's predictive model that determines a members' probability of exceeding thresholds of ≥50 and ≥90 MME daily in the next six months. Together, the registry and predictive model help prevent opioid misuse for members.
New opioid starters and current opioid utilizers had customized pilot designs:
- New opioid starters: This group received a member communication with messaging about what an opioid is, how it works and how to safely use and dispose of them. A control group of a similar sized health plan client was used.
- Prior opioid utilizers: This group received a member communication and corresponding prescriber communication with information about safe use and disposal of opioids. The communication also encouraged the member to speak with a doctor or pharmacist about naloxone, a medicine that reverses an opioid overdose in an emergency. A control group of a similar sized health plan client was used.
"Prime has been working on managing opioid use and abuse for well over a decade. Creating tailored approaches for how to assist members based on where they are in their opioid journey is vital to helping improve their health," said David Lassen, PharmD, chief clinical officer at Prime. "The results of this pilot show improvement around member behavior with opioids, particularly with the discontinuation of opioids, as well as insight for future efforts for all opioid users."
Both pilot groups had positive outcomes to report:
- New opioid starters: Compared to the control group, new opioid starters had a 37%-point decrease in MME use and had a 29%-point improvement in opioid discontinuation.
- Prior opioid utilizers: This group had a 7% decrease in opioid prescriptions, a 2.8%-point increase in naloxone prescriptions and an overall 10% of members who discontinued opioids in the follow-up period.
"We are committed to addressing the opioid epidemic amongst our members with a variety of methods and we value the work of Prime as our pharmacy benefit manager to help us take on this fight," said Cynthia Griffin, PharmD, vice president, Medicare pharmacy programs at GuideWell. "Using claims data for our Medicare members, integrated with Prime's data, to inform predictive modeling, creates customized programs for members. These tailored approaches result in opportunities to have positive impacts that improve member outcomes related to opioids. This has the potential to save lives during the ongoing fight against opioid misuse and abuse, and our members benefit from this work."
Learn more about Prime's controlled substance management program.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). (May 11, 2022). (rep.). U.S. Overdose Deaths In 2021 Increased Half as Much as in 2020 – But Are Still Up 15%. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/nchs_press_releases/2022/202205.htm
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An 18-year-old was shot in the leg while on the subway in Queens, according to police.
The teen was on a southbound A train at the Beach 67th Street station along Rockaway Beach Boulevard Wednesday night, police said. The gunman shot into the train from the station platform, with a bullet striking the victim in the leg.
Police said the victim got off the train at the next stop, and was taken to Brookdale Hospital. He is expected to survive.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will send a 21-member team of government experts to Japan next week to visit the Fukushima nuclear power plant where they will review contentious Japanese plans to release treated but slightly radioactive water into the sea.
The six-day visit starting Sunday will focus on examining the plant’s processing system, which reduces radioactive materials from contaminated water, and whether the treated water would be safe enough to be diluted and discharged into the ocean, officials said Friday.
The safety of the water for years has been a sensitive issue between the U.S. allies, who are now working to repair long-strained ties to address joint challenges like the North Korean nuclear threat and China’s assertive foreign policy.
After a summit with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this month, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that his government had agreed to host a team of South Korean experts at Fukushima to calm South Korean concerns about food safety, in a show of his desire for improved ties.
Japanese officials say the South Korean visit to the plant will not amount to a genuine inspection, as the safety of the water discharge plan is already under review by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which may publicize the results next month.
The South Korean experts will be briefed by Japanese officials over water treatment details and discharge plans on Monday before visiting some facilities at the Fukushima plant on Tuesday and Wednesday. The South Koreans will then have “in-depth technical discussions” with related Japanese authorities based on their observations on Thursday before returning home, Park Ku-yeon, first vice minister of South Korea’s Office for Government Policy Coordination, said during a briefing.
The South Korean team will be led by Yoo Guk-hee, chairperson of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, who said his focus will be on the plant’s advanced liquid processing system, or ALPS, which is designed to reduce dozens of types of radioactive isotopes in the contaminated water to safe levels.
“(Japan) has accepted almost all of our requests on the facilities we had hoped to see, except for those that had higher concerns for radioactive contamination or other safety issues,” Park said.
South Korean officials say Japan has refused to receive South Korean private experts to the site, describing the visit as a government-to-government matter. Park said private experts may participate in an advisory group South Korea plans to form later to cross-examine the information gained from the visit.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry also confirmed the South Korean delegation’s visit to the Fukushima plant in a statement that also endorsed the effectiveness of the ALPS system, saying it ensures that all radioactive materials other than tritium are reduced to safe levels.
“It is planned that ALPS-treated water will then be sufficiently diluted before the discharges so that the concentrations of the radioactive materials including tritium will be far below the regulatory standards for safety,” the ministry said.
A massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 destroyed the Fukushima plant’s cooling systems, causing three reactors to melt and release large amounts of radiation.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holding, which operates the facility, has been storing the ALPS-treated water in hundreds of tanks that now cover most of the plant and are nearly full. Japanese officials say the tanks must be removed to make room to build facilities for the plant’s decommissioning and to minimize the risk of leaks in case of another major disaster. The tanks are expected to reach their capacity of 1.37 million tons in early 2024.
Japan first announced plans to discharge the treated water into the sea in 2018, saying that the treated water will be further diluted by seawater before being released in a carefully controlled process that will take decades to complete.
“We will focus on the ALPS facility and the status of the ocean discharge facility and will also review analyses of the contamination levels in ALPS-treated water, which will take place in the building’s chemical analysis building,” Yoo said about the South Korean visit.
“We also plan to have in-depth discussions and question-and-answer sessions with Japanese officials about assessments on the radiation’s environmental impact, including possible accumulation in eco systems,” he said.
South Korea’s government has not provided a specific time for when it would release the results of its findings in Fukushima. South Korean officials say Seoul will not consider lifting its import ban on seafood from Fukushima even if it determines Japan’s water release plan is safe, citing South Korean public concerns and a need for deeper investigations into the environmental impact of the 2011 disaster.
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Disasters like Ian pose extra risk for fragile older people
By ANITA SNOW and JAY REEVES
Associated Press
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, and experts warn such risks to society’s oldest are growing as disasters increase with the impact of climate change.
Almost all of the dozens of people killed by Ian in hardest hit Lee County were 50 or older, with many in their 70s, 80s and even 90s. That’s highlighted the rising dangers for those least likely to be able to flee such disasters and those most likely to be impacted by the aftermath.
Climate change makes hurricanes wetter and more powerful, but it also increases the frequency of heat waves like ones that scorched the Pacific Northwest the last two summers, killing scores of mostly aged people. It’s also intensified drought fueled wildfires like the inferno that incinerated the California town of Paradise in 2018, killing 85 people, again mostly older.
“It’s not terribly surprising that physically frail, socially isolated people are the most likely to die in these events. But it is politically significant,” said New York University sociology professor Eric Klinenberg. “If we know people are at risk, why aren’t we doing more to help them?”
Klinenberg, who wrote the book “Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago” about extreme heat that killed more than 700 mostly older and Black people in July 1991, called Ian a mere preview.
“We saw this happen in Chicago, in (Hurricane) Katrina, in (Superstorm) Sandy, and we are going to see more and more as the globe becomes increasingly hotter,” he said.
Florida in particular will feel the increased impact of climate-fueled disasters, sitting in the path of many Atlantic storms and with a large share of retirees drawn by warm weather, a vast coastline and relatively cheap housing. About 29% of Lee County’s population is 65 and older.
One of the more dramatic stories of Ian demonstrates the risks. Johnny Lauder’s 86-year-old mother Karen Lauder, who uses a wheelchair, initially refused to evacuate. But as the water inside her home began to rise nearly above her head, she was unable to flee and her son had to come rescue her in an ordeal he documented.
The extreme dangers some face when they lose power was especially clear in Lee County, where an 89-year-old man died after the electricity he needed for his oxygen went out and then his backup generator failed.
Florida has attempted to address some of these issues by setting up shelters where people with health conditions that require electricity for oxygen, dialysis and devices like ventilators can preregister to stay.
AARP Florida Director Jeff Johnson praised the special shelters, saying the state’s county emergency management agencies had modernized and improved evacuation operations the past two decades.
“There is room for improvement, but it would be wrong to say they aren’t doing anything,” he said.
Home-based networks that deliver care and services to older people, as well as neighborhood associations and faith communities can also help by checking on socially isolated older people, Johnson said.
Several hurricane survivors sat in wheelchairs Thursday outside one special shelter set up at an elementary school in Fort Myers.
Merrill Bauchert, 60, was staying there because Ian destroyed his home and he needs electricity for the CPAP machine he uses for severe sleep apnea.
Bauchert said dozens of residents from a senior living facility were staying there, many of them with mobility problems or dependent on electrical medical devices to stay alive.
Large oxygen tanks were used at first for people with breathing problems, he said, but those were later replaced with mechanical oxygen generators for individual use. Conditions have improved with restored water service, but the early days were tough, Bauchert said.
With many people too frail to go outside and no sewer service inside, using the restroom involved putting a plastic bag in a toilet and sitting down, sometimes with help.
“You were actually doing your business in a trash bag. Take the trash bag, tie it in a knot, throw it in the trash can and put another bag in for the next person,” he said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has recognized the disproportionate effect Ian had on the state’s older residents, and the need for local groups to help their recovery.
“It hit in areas that have a lot of elderly residents, and I’ve met a lot of the folks,” DeSantis said at a news conference Thursday. “So you’re somebody who’s maybe 85 years old. You may not be able to do the same home repair that you used to be able to do when you were younger.”
While the death toll of over 100 and property damage from Ian was catastrophic, Hurricane Katrina caused far more deaths and destruction in August 2005.
Researchers have concluded that nearly half of those killed by Katrina in Louisiana were 75 or older. A 2006 Senate Committee report noted a failure by all levels of government to effectively evacuate thousands of older, sick and disabled people from New Orleans as neighbors with cars fled the city.
Older people are also at risk from heat in the days and weeks after major storms.
After Hurricane Ida slammed Louisiana in 2021, of nine New Orleans residents killed by heat and 10 for whom heat was a contributing cause of death, only four — two in each group — were under the age of 60, according to information provided by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office.
The aftereffects of Hurricane Irma in 2017 took an especially large toll. The direct impacts of the storm killed more than 90 people in the U.S., but researchers at the University of South Florida and Brown University found 433 additional residents at Florida nursing homes died within 90 days of the storm, compared to the same period in 2015, when there were no hurricanes.
The study was prompted by the heat-related deaths of 12 residents at a Broward County nursing home that occurred when the storm knocked out air conditioning and staff didn’t move them to another facility. An administrator and three nurses were later charged.
Klinenberg, the sociologist who wrote about the Chicago heat deaths, said the fault lies in in how society cares for its elders not only during disasters, but daily.
“We live in an aging society and in a way we are victims of our own success,” he said. “Europe has the same problem. Also Japan and Korea. People are living decades longer because of medical science, but we don’t know how to care for them.”
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In her first budget, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wants to spend $1.3 billion combatting homelessness. Some advocates say the plan doesn't get to the root of LA's crisis.
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(The Hill) — A new era in Fox News prime time debuts Monday as the network rolls out a revamped weeknight lineup of pundits ahead of the coming 2024 GOP primary and presidential elections.
The network announced earlier this month that starting this week, hosts Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld would occupy new time slots, while longtime conservative commentator Sean Hannity would remain at his 9 p.m. post.
Ingraham, who previously hosted a 10 p.m. nightly commentary show, will now air a new version of her show at 7 p.m., while Watters will move from his 7 p.m. solo hosting gig to 8 p.m., taking over for former host Tucker Carlson, who left the network in April.
Taking over for Ingraham at 10 p.m. will be Gutfeld, a comedian and satirist who has risen through the network’s ranks in recent years and has more recently earned ratings success for Fox on daytime table talk program “The Five” and his night Late Night style show.
The shake-up in prime time comes just months after Fox agreed to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787 million to settle blockbuster claims of defamation the company brought against the network in a lawsuit over its coverage of the 2020 presidential election.
Days after settling with Dominion, Fox ousted Carlson, its top-rated prime-time host, from his 8 p.m. slot.
Fox has long held the title of the top-rated channel among cable news networks, most of which have experienced a decline in viewership since former President Donald Trump left office.
Trump has spent the last several months criticizing Fox over its coverage of his political rivals and other issues but has nonetheless appeared on the network a number of times as he mounts another bid for the White House in 2024.
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CHARLESTON — How do you honor a man who helped change the outcome of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which helped shift the outcome of World War II to favor Allied forces and helped secure the future freedom of Americans?
The answer is simple, if you live by the mantra of Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from WWII — “the cause is greater than I.”
Williams, who died Wednesday at age 98, became just the third person to lie in state at the West Virginia Capitol Saturday, behind Sens. Robert C. Byrd and John E. Kenna, although Kenna’s was conducted at the former Capitol in downtown Charleston.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced Sunday he and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito had received the green light for Williams to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. — an honor so far bestowed to fewer than 40 people. Details for that service will be released at a later date.
The honor is not surprising to anyone who knew him. Williams made each person who heard him a better person. Spectators listened better, stood taller and walked more proudly when Williams entered a room.
While Williams has joined his loving wife, Ruby, in the afterlife, his legacy and contributions on Earth will live on for generations of Americans who follow.
Honoring a hero
Williams’ memorial events were fittingly patriotic; the day was full of fanfare, military bands and uniformed soldiers and Marines taking to the Capitol complex.
A procession of hundreds of motorcycles, law enforcement, family and his Slingshot Roadster accompanied his casket from a Huntington funeral home Saturday to the Capitol rotunda, where the public was invited to give one final goodbye to the man who gave so much to the state, veterans and their families.
After four days of mourning, the memorials continued into Sunday. A casket march at 2 p.m. moved Williams from the rotunda to the Culture Center beside the Capitol as a team of Marines saluted their hero one final time with a flyover.
Later in the afternoon, Williams’ funeral service began with the Army National Guard Band and Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black welcoming family and guests.
Cpl. Cedar Ross and Benji Casey lead the Pledge of Allegiance — the correct way, as Williams always lectured a crowd that a lack of comma means there was no pause before “under God.”
Gov. Jim Justice and Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, followed with personal remarks.
Manchin said Williams never stopped giving back and had a life well lived.
“He shared every minute of his life with us,” he said. “There was never a time that he did not want to make sure that you understood the greatest nation on Earth was right here, and he was privileged. God did bless us. He blessed us all to have this great nation of freedom and peace that we have. And Woody did his job. My dear good friend, job well done.”
Pastor Chuck Harding ended the service with a gospel reading.
Family remembers their hero
His daughter, Tracie Ross, said Williams kept the service to a strict timeline — in his true fashion — so the five family members who spoke kept their remarks short.
“He lived a life of truth, service, love and compassion. He spent much of his life finding ways to help others,” she said. “I pray that each of us follow his example and continue to make the world a better place, because that’s what he did.”
Grandson Brent Casey read Williams’ favorite poem, “My Cup has Overflowed.” Grandson Bryan Casey joked he was given only three minutes to speak, and used them to talk about the final wishes Williams asked to be fulfilled.
In his final moments, Williams arranged for napkins and pens to be at every aisle at his memorial service for attendees to take notes for the task they had been assigned — to bring Gold Star Monuments to their communities.
Grandsons Chad and Todd Graham spoke of their grandfather’s conviction and spirit.
“He lived what he believed. He strived to do what was right and the will of God, no matter what,” Todd Graham said. “He loved people and believed that all people basically were good; probably to a fault. He believed in everybody and would always try to help anyone that was in need.”
A legacy begins
The service was followed by a wreath ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument on the Capitol grounds, where a Marine Band trumpet player performed “Taps” before a 21-gun salute and cannons being shot. A wreath was then laid at the monument, one that Williams helped create.
Honoring veterans and their families was a passion of Williams, a passion that dates back to his teenage years when he worked as a cab driver tasked with delivering War Department telegrams that said a family’s loved one wasn’t returning home.
Williams previously told The Herald-Dispatch he would drive past houses and see flags hanging in windows during the war, some bearing blue stars for soldiers still fighting and gold stars for the ones who died.
He wanted to fight to protect Americans. At 5-foot-6, Williams was rejected when he tried to join the Marines in 1942. A year later, he was allowed to enlist at age 19 after the height restrictions were dropped.
His Medal of Honor was bestowed on him by President Harry S. Truman after Williams was credited with spending four hours with a 70-pound flame-thrower as a corporal with the 1st Battalion, 21st Marines, clearing a path for American tanks, making his way through concrete pillboxes as enemy soldiers were firing at him in Iwo Jima.
With four riflemen covering him, he helped to wipe out enemy positions in the face of machine gun fire and bayonets so tanks could proceed. Two of the riflemen were killed.
Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, said Williams took loss and somehow for the rest of his life created hope.
“For him it was always about them, never about him,” he said. “I don’t think he served others the rest of his life because he received the Medal of Honor. He wasn’t asked to be a counselor at the VA. He didn’t honor Gold Star families because of Iwo Jima. He did all those things because that’s what he was.”
In total, 472 servicemen were awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery in World War II. Williams was the last to die.
In recent years, the Huntington Veterans Affairs Medical Center was named in his honor, as was an 800-foot war ship, but none of those things mattered to Williams as much as his charity work for veterans and Gold Star families.
The legacy lives on
Although the man many dub a hero has died, his name and spirit lives on through the Woody Williams Foundation he created to help Gold Star families who have lost a loved one in service.
The foundation has established 103 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments, with more than 62 additional monuments underway, including one at Huntington’s Memorial Park, made public just last week.
Even in his final moments at the Huntington VAMC, Williams was lobbying U.S. senators for projects and divvying up future plans and tasks for loved ones and close friends.
The tasks range from completing improvement projects at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute, West Virginia, to bestowing medals on first responders for going above and beyond the call of duty, to building the monument in Huntington. Manchin is tasked with creating an interstate exit for the Huntington VAMC.
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New York is the latest state to give residents the option of composting their deceased loved ones instead of a standard burial or cremation.
Human composting saves more than a metric ton of carbon per person versus cremation or conventional burial, says Katrina Spade, founder and CEO of Seattle’s Recompose. “Ecological death care,” as Spade calls it, doesn’t add harmful chemicals to the soil like many embalming fluids do.
The practice, sometimes called “natural organic reduction,” involves creating fertile soil out of the deceased using plant materials. First legalized in Washington state in 2019, the process is now also legal in Colorado, Oregon, Vermont and California.
Some people opt for a more environmentally friendly biodegradable casket for a traditional burial — but Spade considered that cities have limited space.
“I was inspired by natural burial back in the day when I started thinking about my own mortality. And I love the idea of decomposing naturally in the ground,” Spade says. “However, you need land to bury something.”
During her time in graduate school for architecture, Spade pitched the idea to her parents and professors. As she kept working on it, she realized the extent of people’s desire for more options for their bodies when they die.
Recompose mimics the process of decomposition that occurs in nature inside a stainless steel container, Spade says.
“Composting in its simplest form is a lot like what’s happening on the forest floor,” she says. “You have dead sticks, leaves, maybe your errant chipmunk. All of that is decomposing naturally and creating topsoil.”
Inside the container, the body is placed on top of woodchips, alfalfa and straw — a perfect blend of nitrogen and carbon to help it decompose, Spade says. The body is covered in more of the plant material and breaks down into compost in a month and a half.
“About half of our families choose to come and pick up the soil from recompose, and they use it in gardens or to plant a tree to remember their loved one,” she says. “And then the other half are donating the soil to conservation efforts.”
Recompose charges $7,000 for the whole process. Some living people sign up for human composting through the company’s pre-arrangement program.
“It’s a way to say, ‘I know I want this for my future self, even if it’s 30-40 years in the future,’” Spade says.
Software manager Nina Schoen says her end-of-life plan includes human composting. The 52-year-old mother from Seattle says she doesn’t want to harm the Earth when she leaves it. Instead, she wants her body to go through a process that’s happening around her all the time.
“There’s this combination of life and transformation into new life,” Schoen says. “And for me personally — I respect everyone’s choice — but I love the idea of just fitting into that natural cycle.”
And the slow nature of the process deeply resonates with Schoen.
“We live in this culture where things are immediately taken away and you’ve got to get over something and move on to the next thing,” she says. “But I love the idea that death for both the body that’s transforming and the loved ones around can go through this slow process. It sort of mimics the grief process.”
Knowing that everyone’s life inevitably ends, Schoen spent years searching for a way to make death a more human experience. Her family supports her decision and feels happy she found a meaningful option.
But some people strongly oppose human composting, in some cases for religious reasons. The New York State Catholic Conference, which represents bishops in the state, opposed the bill there: “A process that is perfectly appropriate for returning vegetable trimmings to the earth is not necessarily appropriate for human bodies. Human bodies are not household waste, and we do not believe that the process meets the standard of reverent treatment of our earthly remains,” Dennis Poust, executive director of the organization, said in a statement.
But for Schoen, opting to compost her remains is a generous, selfless act.
“I don’t need a place on this Earth to mark the fact that I once lived. This is my time to live right here and now and in the future, it’s someone else’s time to live,” she says. “The best thing that I can do is do my best from what I was given to allow another thing to thrive.”
Recompose founder Spade points out that in the U.S., waste is often buried in landfills and burned — processes that are similar to burials and cremation. She believes the Catholic Church will come around to the idea.
“Human composting doesn’t have to be for everyone,” she says. “I’m perfectly happy to bring it to the world as a new option that people can choose for themselves now.”
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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How to watch Lady Vols basketball vs. Kentucky in SEC Tournament on TV, live stream
Lady Vols basketball will face Kentucky in the SEC Tournament on Friday.
After earning a bye in the first round of the tournament, the No. 7 Lady Vols will matchup against the Wildcats at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
The Wildcats will look to continue their streak in the tournament after defeating Alabama 71-48 on Thursday. The matchup will likely determine Tennessee's final seeding in the NCAA Tournament.
Here's everything to know to watch the Lady Vols vs. Kentucky during the 2023 SEC Tournament.
How to watch Lady Vols basketball vs. Kentucky in SEC Tournament on TV, live stream
Game time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina
TV Channel: SEC Network
Online live stream: ESPN
Online radio broadcast: Lady Vols
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The delegation arrived at Israel at the invitation of Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan
Israeli Start-up companies gave innovation demos of their technologies emphasising water and climate tech solutions addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation of ambassadors to the UN from 11 countries concluded their 5-day visit to Israel on Tuesday with a professional review of Israeli innovation technology focusing on climate and sustainability solutions by Start-Up Nation Central, a non-profit that promotes the Israeli innovation ecosystem around the world.
The high-level diplomats visited the non-profit organization's headquarters in Tel Aviv to learn about the strengths of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and how it is addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations.
The delegation that included ambassadors to the United Nations from Benin, Burundi, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Panama, Poland, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uzbekistan participated in a tour hosted by Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan: "One of my main goals at the United Nations has been to illustrate how Israeli innovation is helping people all over the world. After spending a week in Israel, the ambassadors were able to see the innovative spirit that is infused throughout the people. Bringing the delegation of ambassadors to Start-Up Nation Central was the perfect way to cap off this trip and I am confident that they will be strong advocates of partnering with Israeli companies in the future, both at the UN and in their home countries".
Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson: "In Israel today, there are over 1,100 companies that offer diverse technological solutions to support global sustainable development in both societal and environmental arenas. While Israeli entrepreneurs continue to build on their achievements in water management, AgriFood-tech, and solar energy to tackle global climate challenges, the world is working to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and decisionmakers from around the world are increasingly looking at Israel's innovation ecosystem for solutions to address global challenges and to meet these ambitious targets, including affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities, and climate action".
During their visit to Start-Up Nation Central, the diplomats received an in-depth review of the Israeli technological innovation ecosystem by Start-Up Nation Central's CEO, Avi Hasson and viewed innovation demos by Israeli startup companies who showcased their technologies, emphasizing water and climate tech solutions towards achieving the UN's SDGs.
The world-renown Israeli company which develops clean and safe drinking water from the air – WaterGen gave a live presentation of its technology to the delegation.
Among the additional Israeli Startups that presented were:
- The Sustainable Group –develops a zero-carbon, circular self-sustained infrastructure for resilient and climate-ready cities.
- SG Tech- specializes in zero-carbon sustainable farming, with a focus on providing a complete and sustainable solution for the livestock industry.
- vBact– develops and manufactures automated real-time systems for the detection and enumeration of bacteria and foreign microparticles in water.
- Biotic- created an environmentally friendly process for producing PHA polymer, which can be used as a fully biodegradable replacement for plastic.
- Senecio Robotics –builds solutions to automate the production and release of billions of sterile, non-biting male mosquitoes to suppress diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika, and others.
- Eco Wave Power- developed a patented, smart, and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into clean electricity.
Start-Up Nation Central is a non-profit organization that connects Israeli innovation to the world in order to help international entities solve global challenges. Immersed in the Israeli technology ecosystem, we provide a platform that nurtures business growth and generates partnerships with corporations, governments, investors, and NGOs to strengthen Israel's economy and society.
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Romance books all have one thing in common: A "Happily Ever After." And Kennedy Ryan's love stories are packed with scenes of friendship and spicy sex along the way.
But the impulse that drives her to write them is darker.
"My books come from indignation," the author told NPR in an interview. "From female rage."
With mainstream publisher Bloom Books reissuing five of her previously self-published titles starting later this month, and a TV series based on another one of her books now in development through Peacock, Ryan's high-emotional-stakes romances are poised to reach a wider audience.
Often, it'll be something in the news that grabs Ryan's attention, such as an incident, which went viral on social media, involving a professional footballer attacking his girlfriend in an elevator. That inspired Ryan's novel about domestic abuse set in the world of pro sports, Long Shot. Similarly, footage of the 2016 Dakota Pipeline Protest kickstarted her novel The Kingmaker. The book, which explores climate change and indigenous land rights, is the first Bloom Books is scheduled to release, on May 23.
"So many people are saying that climate change is not real, and I wanted to see a hero who was passionate about it," Ryan said. "I just hadn't seen that in romance."
Emotional journeys
The author spins out this intense, real-life source material into fictions full of joy and angst. Bestselling romance author Jasmine Guillory said the hard-won happy ending is what makes Ryan's books so bingeable.
"Romance readers love to know that they're gonna go through some hard times," Guillory said. "But they're going to really appreciate it in the end."
Ryan's fans concur.
"She pulls on my heartstrings," said reader Himeko de Guzman. The Los Angeles resident was standing in a long line under the hot sun patiently waiting to meet Ryan, one of her favorite authors, at the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. "I end up crying every time I read her."
But quite a few of the people standing in line that day, including De Guzman's friend Tiffiny Hargrave, hadn't cracked open any of Ryan's books yet. They were there through word of mouth.
"I don't know what I'm getting into," Hargrave said. "But I'm sure it's gonna be great."
Ryan spent quite a bit of time warning her new readers about what to expect.
"I just want you to know, there is a content warning at the beginning," said the author, wearing a grass-green dress and gold floral earrings, in between autographing books and giving out hugs.
From rule-breaking to research
In addition to taking readers on a hot-blooded emotional journey, Ryan stands out because she's unafraid to bend the rules of the genre.
"'Marriage in Trouble' is a trope that we have in romance, right? But, 'Marriage is Over'? That is not a trope we have in romance, really," said romance critic and co-host of the popular weekly podcast Fated Mates, Jennifer Procop, of Before I Let Go, Ryan's 2022 novel that's being adapted for TV. It focuses on a couple that's already gotten divorced. "I think there is something to be said for someone really who can break a romance rule, and make us still buy it."
Divorce isn't something Ryan has dealt with in her own life. The writer said she and the man who would eventually become her husband met right out of college. They recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary.
"He's just the best partner ever," she said. "People ask: 'How do you write these amazing heroes who are so compassionate and kind?' It comes from having those kinds of men in my life, and my husband is chief in that."
Ryan writes so compellingly on topics outside of her own experience — sometimes way outside — because she approaches her task like she's an investigative journalist.
"I don't know that I have ever met a romance writer who does, book for book, the amount of research and character work that Kennedy does," said best-selling romance novelist Sarah MacLean, the other co-host of the Fated Mates podcast.
In the process of developing her tempestuous novel The Kingmaker, for instance, in which a Native American activist and the heir to a giant fossil fuel corporation fall madly in love, Ryan said her research involved speaking with several indigenous women.
Andrea LeBeau, a member of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Arizona and a romance fan, was among those Ryan connected with via Facebook.
"I rarely see Native American heroes or heroines in romance books," LeBeau said. "So I was equal parts exhilarated and scared to be honest, because there's a lot of harm that could be done with writing a culture that's not your own."
Ryan comes from a very different background than that of the indigenous heroine she created for The Kingmaker: She's Black, was brought up by church pastors in North Carolina, and has mostly lived in big urban centers like San Diego and Atlanta.
LeBeau said she shared her experiences of reservation life with the novelist, put her in touch with other sources and provided feedback on the manuscript. "I wanted her to get it right as closely as she could, without overstepping," LeBeau said.
A 'white-cis-het' space
Like LeBeau, Ryan, who's 50, didn't see her own identity reflected in the romance space when she was growing up in the 1980s and 90s.
"The thing about romance, at that point, it was so white-sis-het," Ryan said. "There weren't a lot of options that were diverse."
On top of that, she had to keep her interest in the genre under wraps. Ryan said her mom wouldn't allow titles by bestselling authors like Kathleen Woodiwiss or Johanna Lindsey inside the house.
"I would hide them under my mattress and I would tuck them in the back of my closet," Ryan said. "And that went on for years."
Ryan said she let her romance habit go for a while. But in her 30s, she found her way back to it when she hit a rough patch in her life. She was feeling overwhelmed — juggling public relations and journalism gigs, running an autism non-profit, and parenting an autistic son. She said these were dark times, foreshadowing the depression she was diagnosed with years later.
"I needed something kind of for myself," said Ryan, of her decision to start reading romance again. "And then I was like, 'I think I wanna give writing a try.'"
A step toward diversity
In 2019, Ryan made history as the first Black author to win one of the most prestigious romance fiction prizes — the RITA Award in the Best Contemporary Romance: Long category, for Long Shot. In her acceptance speech, Ryan didn't shy away from talking about the romance industry's entrenched diversity problem.
"For me to stand here in this moment, it's so much bigger than me," Ryan said from the podium. "I think everybody knows that it's so much bigger than my book. It's so much bigger than my night. It's 37 years waiting for someone who looked like me to stand here. It is spectacularly overdue."
Veteran romance writer Beverly Jenkins was in the audience for the occasion.
"Very, very proud of her that night," said Jenkins of Ryan's win, in an interview with NPR.
Jenkins is a trailblazer herself, as one of the first Black romance authors to find mainstream success, back in the mid 1990s. Jenkins said Ryan's win was a small step towards the greater inclusivity we're seeing in romance publishing today.
"You got writers who are writing queer. You've got South Asian heroes and heroines. You have men writing, trans people writing," Jenkins said. "But of course the industry can do more."
According to data shared with NPR by publishing industry tracker Circana Bookscan (formerly NPD Bookscan), the top white romance authors still sell hundreds of thousands more print copies than their best-selling, non-white counterparts.
"The Big Five publishers have oftentimes put Black or Hispanic romance into its own imprint and consider it a separate smaller category," said Circana Bookscan chief analyst Kristen McLean. "And so it has been treated historically as sort of a sidebar to the main romance event."
But sales of Ryan's books and other titles by diverse authors have grown exponentially over the past few years, owing to more mainstream interest in the romance genre and a demand for greater diversity among younger readers.
"One of the benefits of the post-Black Lives Matter period of the last couple of years is that we're seeing overall a rise in interest in books by authors of color," said McLean.
It's been a long journey for Ryan. The author said things are now changing in her life — for the better.
"My little pod is my husband, my son, and me. And for so long, it felt like us against the world," Ryan said. "And now it's feeling like the world is for us. It feels like my own hard-won happily ever after."
Audio and digital stories edited by Meghan Sullivan. Audio produced by Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento.
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NEW YORK (AP) — At a small patch of Central Park flanking the city’s Harlem neighborhood, scores came Monday to remember the injustice that imprisoned five Black and Latino teenagers after they were wrongly accused and convicted of the 1989 rape of a white jogger.
They arrived in the chill of a late fall morning, some singing hymns, to dedicate a park entry to the men once known as the Central Park Five, but now remembered as the Exonerated Five.
The entryway, located on the northern perimeter of the park between Fifth Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard, will be known as the “Gate of the Exonerated.” It commemorates the miscarriage of justice that not only befell the five men, organizers say, but the unknown others who might have been wrongly imprisoned.
“This is a moment. This is legacy time,” said one of the men, Yusef Salaam.
“We are here because we persevere,” he said to a cheering crowd.
Monday was the first time Raymond Santana, another of the men, now deep in his 40s, has returned to Central Park since that fateful day 33 years ago.
“We were babies, who had no dealing with the law. Never knew what Miranda was,” said Santana, as he recounted a time of confusion when police rustled him up and began interrogating him.
Santana was 14 and Salaam was 16 when they and three others — Kevin Richardson, 14; Korey Wise, 16; and Antron McCray, 15 — were wrongly tried for the rape of a 28-year-old woman, whose brutal attack left with her with permanent injuries and no memory of the assault. The high-profile incident prompted police to round up Black and Brown men and boys in connection with the rape.
Matias Reyes, a murderer and serial rapist already in prison, would later confess to the crime.
Soon after, the convictions of the Central Park Five were thrown out in 2002 after the men served six to 13 years in prison.
“It needs to be known what we went through. We went to hell and back,” said Richardson. “We have these scars that nobody sees.”
The three men — Wise and McCray could not attend — spoke about how the criminal justice system is stacked against people of color.
The gate, they said, would stand as reminder of the injustice of the past but also of those still being committed today.
“This is an important time right here — the Gate of the Exonerated, this is for everybody,” Richardson said. “Everybody that’s been wronged by cops.”
The modest remembrance — words etched in stone on a waist-high wall — was years in the making.
Other entrances to the park have been labeled to reflect groups of people who live and work in the city, with names like Artisans’ Gate, Scholars’ Gate and Strangers’ Gate.
Mayor Eric Adams, who was just starting his career as a New York City police officer during the 1989 incident, arrived to the ceremony to pay tribute to the men.
“To these soldiers here, you personify the black male experience,” the mayor said, addressing the men.
Alvin Bragg, who now leads the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, apologized for the men’s ordeal.
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(The Hill) – The Supreme Court made its most dramatic intervention in American life in decades Friday, striking down the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had provided a constitutional right to abortion.
The rescinding of the right is likely to lead to the banning of abortion in around half the states in the nation.
Thirteen states already had so-called ‘trigger laws’ designed to make terminating a pregnancy illegal almost as soon as Roe fell. By Friday evening, nine states had outlawed abortion, according to The New York Times.
Friday’s ruling had been anticipated since early May, when Politico published a draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito overturning Roe. The final version did not differ significantly from that draft, yet the announcement still delivered an enormous detonation that reverberated across the nation and the world.
Here are some of the big political takeaways.
Devastated Democrats hope anger galvanizes voters
Liberals suffered a devastating defeat with the striking down of Roe.
In the immediate aftermath of the decision, there was talk of expanding the Court or abolishing the Senate filibuster in order to enshrine Roe’s protections.
But even as liberals grapple with the loss of a right that has existed for half a century, they are also holding out hope of an electoral silver lining in November’s midterm elections and beyond.
“Voters need to make their voices heard this fall,” President Biden said at the White House Friday, responding to the decision. “They must elect more senators and representatives who will codify women’s right to choose into federal law.”
“A woman’s right to choose — reproductive rights — is on the ballot in November,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at a news conference soon after the decision was announced.
Democrats are facing a plethora of problems in November, including inflation, high gas prices, pandemic fatigue and record-high levels of unauthorized migration at the southern border.
Could the seismic blow to abortion rights galvanize liberal-leaning women, in particular, to come out for Democrats in November?
It’s not certain but it’s plausible.
One test will be whether Democrats do better than expected in states where abortion is illegal or on the brink of being made so.
Arizona, Georgia, Ohio and Wisconsin — all of which have competitive Senate races this fall — are on the Guttmacher Institute’s list of states “certain or likely” to ban abortion in a post-Roe America. Guttmacher is a research organization that favors abortion rights.
Supreme Court deepens its partisan image problem
The image of the Supreme Court was battered and bruised even before Friday’s ruling.
A Gallup survey released the day before the decision saw public confidence in the high court at its lowest point in almost 50 years of polling.
Only one-in-four adults expressed “a great deal” or “quite of lot” of confidence in the Court. Gallup noted this outcome was five percentage points lower than the previous nadir, recorded in 2014.
In 2001, soon after the Supreme Court had contentiously decided the 2000 presidential election in favor of Republican George W. Bush over Democrat Al Gore, public confidence in the court was twice as high as it is now.
Chief Justice John Roberts is aware of the problem.
Roberts voted with his five conservative colleagues in determining the case directly under consideration in Friday’s decision — Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, which pertains to a Mississippi ban on abortion after 15 weeks.
But Roberts dissented on the question of striking down Roe.
Roberts has been at pains to try to protect the institution of the court before.
His unexpected vote to uphold the Affordable Care Act in 2012 is one example.
In 2019, after then-President Trump complained about an “Obama judge,” Roberts issued a statement insisting, “We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton judges. What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them,” Roberts said.
His problem now is that most Americans don’t believe him.
Anti-abortion movement wins biggest victory of 50-year struggle
The split-screen reactions to the Court’s verdict could hardly have been more dramatic.
While supporters of abortion rights responded in anger and horror, conservatives celebrated a victory for which they had worked for half a century.
“A grievous wrong was righted,” Penny Nance, the president of Concerned Women for America, told The New York Times.
“Today the ability to determine whether and when to limit abortion was returned to the American people,” said Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life, in a statement.
The anti-abortion movement has waged its battle in states and in lower courts. It has also maintained its efforts despite grave disappointment in post-Roe cases that upheld the right to abortion, most notably 1992’s Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
On the biggest question of all, the anti-abortion movement has now prevailed.
Many of its activists on Friday promised to confine their fight, this time in pursuit of a nationwide ban on abortion.
Former Vice President Mike Pence, who has deep roots on the religious right and could be a GOP presidential contender in 2024, was among those declaring his support for this goal.
Other rights in the crosshairs
One of the most startling subplots in Friday’s national drama came in an opinion from Justice Clarence Thomas concurring with the decision to strike down Roe.
Thomas asserted that the justices should “reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents, including Griswold, Lawrence and Obergefell.”
The dry legal language did not obscure the meaning of what Thomas was suggesting.
The three cases he mentioned established the right of married couples to contraception, the legality of same-sex intercourse, and the right to same-sex marriage.
In each of those cases, Thomas continued, the justices “have a duty to ‘correct the error.’”
The claim sent a further tremor across a shocked liberal America.
Biden, in his White House remarks, noted that Thomas had “explicitly called to reconsider the right of marriage equality, the right of couples to make their choices on contraception.”
“This is an extreme and dangerous path the Court is now taking us on,” the president added.
Nation’s temperature rises higher
Biden urged in his Friday remarks that any protests should be “peaceful, peaceful, peaceful.”
He has good reason to urge calm.
Two days previously, a 26-year-old man had appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
The man, Nicholas Roske, had been arrested close to Kavanaugh’s home two weeks previously, while armed. Prosecutors claim Roske said he was upset about the draft opinion presaging the end of Roe, among other things.
The initial protests at the Supreme Court were boisterous but peaceful.
But a nation already frayed by polarization, incendiary political rhetoric, the Trump presidency, the Jan. 6 insurrection. and a once-in-a-century pandemic, is now facing into a long stretch where tensions threaten to boil even more violently. | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/five-takeaways-from-the-supreme-courts-abortion-ruling/ | 2022-06-26 16:36:44 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/five-takeaways-from-the-supreme-courts-abortion-ruling/ |
- Strong balance sheet of ~$373.1 million cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2022 is anticipated to fund planned operations into 2026
- Planning regulatory update on potential registration-enabling clinical trial for darovasertib / crizotinib combination in MUM following scheduled FDA meeting in Q1 2023
- Targeting mid-year 2023 darovasertib / crizotinib clinical efficacy update with approximately 20 first-line MUM patients, including confirmed ORR and median PFS; program goals are >20% confirmed ORR and >5 months median PFS
- Targeting interim clinical efficacy update from ongoing investigator sponsored trial for darovasertib as neoadjuvant therapy in UM in 2023
- On track for first-patient dosing of IDE161 in Q1 2023 in Phase 1/2 clinical trial for patients having solid tumors with HRD
- Anticipating IND submission for Pol Theta Helicase DC in Q2 2023, in GSK-sponsored Phase 1/2 trial, and potential $7 million milestone upon IND-effectiveness
- Targeting selection of Werner Helicase DC in 2023 in collaboration with GSK, with potential for $3 million milestone in connection with IND-enabling studies
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDYA), a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics, provided a business update and announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022.
"We are excited about our maturing portfolio as we start 2023. We now have three potential first-in-class clinical-stage programs which are wholly owned or controlled – darovasertib (PKC) in late Phase 2, IDE397 (MAT2A) in Phase 2 monotherapy expansion, and IDE161 (PARG) in Phase 1 dose escalation. A fourth potential first-in-class program, our Pol Theta Helicase development candidate, is advancing into the clinic with IND submission planned in the second quarter of 2023, and the Werner Helicase development candidate nomination is targeted for this year, both in collaboration with GSK. This diverse pipeline of precision medicine therapeutics is unique among our peers and positions us as a leader in precision medicine oncology," said Yujiro S. Hata, President and Chief Executive Officer, IDEAYA Biosciences.
"We are developing darovasertib, our most-advanced clinical program, with a strategy that could broadly impact ocular melanoma – including as neoadjuvant monotherapy for primary uveal melanoma with the goals of avoiding enucleation and/or preserving vision, as adjuvant monotherapy after primary interventional treatment, and as a first-line metastatic therapy in combination with crizotinib," said Dr. Darrin M. Beaupre, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of IDEAYA Biosciences.
"We are also continuing to invest in our preclinical synthetic lethality pipeline and platform capabilities, reflecting our commitment to discover and develop transformative and potential first-in-class precision medicine oncology therapies," added Dr. Michael White, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of IDEAYA Biosciences.
IDEAYA is advancing darovasertib, its most advanced clinical program, toward a potentially registrational Phase 2/3 clinical trial. Darovasertib is a potential first-in-class small molecule oral protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor being developed for patients having ocular melanoma, including metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) and primary uveal melanoma (UM).
The company is targeting a regulatory update on the potentially registrational clinical trial design for darovasertib in combination with crizotinib in MUM, following receipt of FDA minutes from its meeting with the FDA, which is scheduled in the first quarter of 2023. IDEAYA is enrolling additional first-line (1L) MUM patients into its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the darovasertib / crizotinib combination, and is planning for a mid-year (second or third quarter) 2023 clinical data update, including clinical efficacy (e.g., confirmed overall response rate (ORR) and median progression free survival (PFS)). The program objective is to observe a confirmed ORR of 20% or greater and a mPFS of 5 months or greater, where historical clinical efficacy reported in MUM have been an ORR of 0 to 5% and a mPFS of 2 to 3 months.
In primary UM, IDEAYA is starting a company-sponsored Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate darovasertib as a single-agent neoadjuvant therapy prior to enucleation or radiation therapy and as adjuvant therapy following such interventional treatment. IDEAYA is targeting an interim clinical data update from the ongoing investigator sponsored trial (IST) for darovasertib as neoadjuvant therapy in UM in 2023.
The IDE397 clinical development strategy includes Phase 2 monotherapy expansion in select indications and a planned Phase 1/2 evaluation of IDE397 in combination with AMG193, the Amgen investigational MTA-cooperative PRMT5. The IDEAYA-sponsored Phase 2 clinical trial is evaluating IDE397 as monotherapy in a basket of MTAP-null Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophagogastric Cancer and Bladder Cancer.
IDEAYA is collaborating with Amgen on a planned Amgen-sponsored Phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination in patients having solid tumors with MTAP deletion. The company is prioritizing the AMG 193 clinical combination and at this time is discontinuing enrollment into the IDE397-001 clinical trial cohorts evaluating IDE397 and chemotherapy combinations. This approach is based on favorable preclinical combination efficacy and tolerability data observed with the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination, and on the proposed target enrollment and budget for the planned global clinical trial pursuant to the Amgen Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement (Amgen CTCSA). Pursuant to the Amgen CTCSA, Amgen is the sponsor of the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination study and will execute the clinical trial. Amgen will supply AMG 193, IDEAYA will supply IDE397 and each party will pay for fifty percent (50%) of the external third-party costs of the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination study.
IDEAYA's clinical pipeline also includes IDE161, a potential first-in-class Phase 1/2 PARG inhibitor, for patients having tumors with HRD, including BRCA1/2-mutant breast and ovarian cancers. The IDE161 monotherapy clinical focus will include ER+ / Her2- breast cancer with HRD, representing approximately 10% to 14% of breast cancer. The company is targeting first-patient-dosing of IDE161 in the first quarter of 2023.
The company's preclinical pipeline includes several potential first-in-class synthetic lethal therapeutics advancing toward the clinic. IDEAYA is, in collaboration with GSK, targeting an IND submission in the second quarter of 2023 for a GSK-sponsored Phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate its Pol Theta Helicase inhibitor development candidate (DC) in combination with niraparib for patients having tumors with HRD. The Werner Helicase program continues in collaboration with GSK toward a development candidate nomination in 2023.
Program Updates
Key highlights for IDEAYA's pipeline programs include:
Darovasertib (PKC)
IDEAYA continues to advance its Phase 2 clinical trials evaluating darovasertib (IDE196), a potent and selective PKC inhibitor. The company is pursuing a clinical strategy for darovasertib to broadly address ocular melanoma, including in combination with crizotinib, a cMET inhibitor, in metastatic uveal melanoma (MUM) in a Phase 2 clinical trial, IDE196-001 (NCT03947385) and as neoadjuvant / adjuvant monotherapy in primary UM in a company-sponsored Phase 2 clinical trial, IDE196-009, and, separately, through an investigator sponsor clinical trial (IST).
IDEAYA owns or control all commercial rights in its darovasertib program, including in MUM and in primary UM, subject to certain economic obligations pursuant to its exclusive, worldwide license to darovasertib with Novartis.
Darovasertib / Crizotinib Combination Therapy in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma (MUM)
IDEAYA is continuing patient enrollment into the darovasertib / crizotinib combination arm of the Phase 2 clinical trial in MUM under clinical trial collaboration and supply agreements with Pfizer, with continued emphasis on enrollment of first-line MUM patients. Highlights:
- Planning regulatory update on potential registration-enabling clinical trial for darovasertib + crizotinib in MUM following scheduled FDA meeting in Q1 2023;
- Potential registration-enabling trial for the darovasertib and crizotinib combination in MUM will be sponsored by IDEAYA, subject to FDA feedback and guidance, in collaboration with Pfizer under a clinical collaboration and supply agreement;
- Targeting mid-year (second or third quarter) 2023 clinical data update with approximately 20 first-line MUM patients, including clinical efficacy (e.g., ORR, PFS), for the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the darovasertib and crizotinib combination in MUM;
- IDEAYA presented interim Phase 2 darovasertib and crizotinib clinical combination data in September 2022. The reported data, based on an unlocked database with a data analyses cutoff date of June 26, 2022, showed robust clinical activity. These investigator-reviewed data by RECIST 1.1 include, as of the data analysis cutoff date:
- In November, 2022, the U.S. FDA granted Fast Track designation for evaluation of darovasertib in combination with crizotinib in adult patients being treated for MUM. Under the Fast Track designation, the darovasertib / crizotinib development program in MUM is eligible for various expedited regulatory review processes, including generally more frequent FDA interactions (e.g., meetings, written communications), potential eligibility for rolling review of a New Drug Application (NDA) and potential accelerated approval and priority review of an NDA; and
- In April 2022, the U.S. FDA designated darovasertib as an Orphan Drug in Uveal Melanoma, including MUM. Under an Orphan Drug designation, IDEAYA may be entitled to certain tax credits, exemption from user fees, and subject to FDA approval of a marketing application for darovasertib as a designated orphan-drug product, seven years of statutory marketing exclusivity.
Darovasertib – Neoadjuvant / Adjuvant Uveal Melanoma (UM)
IDEAYA is evaluating the potential for darovasertib in neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant uveal melanoma. Highlights:
- Reported preliminary clinical proof-of-concept data in September 2022 with observed clinical activity supporting potential darovasertib use in the neoadjuvant uveal melanoma setting. As of a data cut-off date of August 19, 2022, these data include observed reductions in tumor size based on ultrasound, PET or MRI by investigator review of primary ocular lesions in 5 of 5 (100%) UM or MUM patients treated as monotherapy or in combination with crizotinib and observed improvement in visual symptoms in the affected eye in two MUM patients having intact primary tumors;
- Initiating a company-sponsored Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate darovasertib as a single-agent neoadjuvant therapy prior to enucleation or radiation therapy and as adjuvant therapy following such interventional treatment;
- In the neoadjuvant setting, the Phase 2 clinical trial includes a first cohort of UM patients with large tumors who would, without neoadjuvant treatment, otherwise undergo enucleation as a primary interventional treatment, and a second cohort of UM patients with small or medium tumors who would otherwise undergo radiation therapy, such as plaque brachytherapy;
- Each of the neoadjuvant cohorts will be treated with darovasertib prior to a primary interventional treatment until maximum benefit or six months, at which time they will undergo a primary interventional treatment. Neoadjuvant endpoints for the small- or medium-sized tumor cohort include (i) reducing the radiation dose that the patient received, relative to the radiation dose they would have otherwise received without the neoadjuvant treatment, and (ii) functional vison preservation;
- In the adjuvant setting of the Phase 2 clinical trial, each of the two neoadjuvant cohorts will be treated with darovasterib after the primary interventional treatment for up to six months as follow-up adjuvant therapy. Adjuvant endpoints for this portion of the clinical trial include relapse free survival and useful vision;
- Supporting evaluation of darovasertib as neoadjuvant / adjuvant therapy in primary UM in an ongoing investigator-sponsored clinical trial, or IST, captioned as "Neoadjuvant / Adjuvant trial of Darovasertib in Ocular Melanoma" (NADOM) led by St. Vincent's Hospital in Sydney with participation of Alfred Health and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne; and
- Targeting an interim clinical data update from the ongoing IST for darovasertib as neoadjuvant therapy in UM in 2023.
Darovasertib – Other Potential Indications
IDEAYA is currently prioritizing neoadjuvant and adjuvant primary UM as an expansion opportunity for darovasterib. The company has, however, also considered and/or evaluated the potential for darovasertib in other oncology indications, including (i) darovasertib in combination with crizotinib in cMET-driven solid tumors such as HCC or NSCLC, and (ii) darovasertib in combination with a KRAS inhibitor in KRAS-driven solid tumors.
IDE397 (MAT2A)
IDEAYA is clinically evaluating IDE397, a potent and selective small molecule inhibitor targeting methionine adenosyltransferase 2a (MAT2A), in patients having solid tumors with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) deletion, a patient population estimated to represent approximately 15% of solid tumors. IDEAYA is continuing clinical development of IDE397 in its Phase 1/2 clinical trial, IDE397-001 (NCT04794699).
IDEAYA owns all right, title and interest in and to IDE397 and the MAT2A program, including all worldwide commercial rights thereto. Highlights:
- Patients are being identified by next generation sequencing (NGS) or by MTAP immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay, with potential confirmatory NGS;
- Focusing IDE397 clinical development strategy as monotherapy in select indications and on IDE397 combination with AMG193, the Amgen investigational MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor;
- Initiated and enrolling patients into monotherapy expansion cohorts, with a focus on squamous cell NSCLC, esophagogastric cancer, and bladder cancer, consistent with preclinical efficacy and translational data; continuing to enroll patients in parallel into the monotherapy dose escalation portion of the clinical trial with a goal to determine the dose limiting toxicity, or DLT; advanced combination dose escalation cohorts for combinations of IDE397 with chemotherapy agents, including pemetrexed and taxanes;
- Collaborating on planned Amgen-sponsored Phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate IDE397 in combination with AMG 193, the Amgen investigational MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor, in patients having solid tumors with MTAP deletion, pursuant to a Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement with Amgen (Amgen CTCSA). The combination of IDE397 with AMG 193 is a novel and potential first-in-class synthetic lethality combination which targets two distinct and mechanistically complementary nodes of the MTAP methylation pathway – MAT2A and PRMT5, providing a complementary approach for targeting MTAP-deletion tumors. The company is prioritizing the AMG 193 clinical combination, and at this time is discontinuing enrollment into the IDE397-001 clinical trial cohorts evaluating IDE397 and chemotherapy combinations. This approach is based on favorable preclinical combination efficacy and tolerability data observed with the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination, and on the proposed target enrollment and budget for the planned global clinical trial pursuant to the Amgen CTCSA;
- Pursuant to the Amgen CTCSA entered into in July 2022, Amgen is the sponsor of the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination study and will execute the clinical trial. Amgen will provide AMG 193, IDEAYA will provide IDE397 and each party will pay for fifty percent (50%) of the external third-party costs of the IDE397 / AMG 193 combination study;
- In August 2022 GSK waived its right to exercise its option to obtain an exclusive license to further develop and commercialize IDE397, as well as other IDEAYA compounds, if any, directly targeting MAT2A; and
- Demonstrated IDE397 clinical tumor pharmacodynamic modulation based on ctDNA Molecular Responses observed in thirteen evaluable patients with liquid biopsy samples available at baseline and after first treatment cycle, including:
PARG
IDEAYA is clinically evaluating its poly (ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG) inhibitor development candidate, IDE161, in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial, IDE161-001, in patients having tumors with a defined biomarker based on genetic mutations and/or molecular signature. IDE161 is a potential first-in-class PARG inhibitor development candidate for patients having tumors with homologous recombination deficiencies (HRD), including BRCA1 and BRCA2, and potentially other alterations, in solid tumors such as breast cancer or ovarian cancer. PARG is a novel target in the same clinically validated biological pathway as poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP).
IDEAYA owns or controls all commercial rights to IDE161 and its PARG program, subject to certain economic obligations pursuant to its exclusive, worldwide license with Cancer Research UK and University of Manchester. Highlights:
- An IND application for clinical evaluation of IDE161 in solid tumors was submitted to and, in the fourth quarter of 2022, was cleared by the U.S. FDA following completion of its safety review;
- Initiating the Phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate IDE161, a PARG inhibitor, for the treatment of patients having solid tumors with homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), such as BRCA1/2-mutant breast and ovarian cancer patients;
- IDEAYA plans to initiate dosing of a first patient in the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of this clinical trial in the first quarter of 2023, with a planned initial starting dose of IDE161 in the dose escalation of approximately one-half of the projected human efficacious dose, based on preclinical studies; and
- Phase 1/2 clinical trial will evaluate IDE161 as monotherapy with a clinical focus on a cohort of breast cancer patients having tumors with HRD which are estrogen receptor positive (ER+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (Her2-). This patient population of ER+ / Her2- breast cancer with HRD represents approximately 10% to 14% of breast cancer. The Phase 1/2 clinical trial will also include a cohort of ovarian cancer patients having tumors with HRD, and a basket cohort of other solid tumors with HRD.
Pol Theta
IDEAYA's DNA Polymerase Theta, (Pol Theta) program targets tumors with BRCA or other homologous recombination (HR) mutations or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD). IDEAYA and GSK collaborated on preclinical research and, following selection of the development candidate, GSK will lead clinical development for the Pol Theta program. Highlights:
- Selected a potential first-in-class Pol Theta Helicase inhibitor development candidate (DC) in collaboration with GSK;
- Observed tumor regressions in preclinical combination studies of Pol Theta Helicase DC with niraparib in multiple in vivo PDX and CDX HRD models;
- Targeting an IND submission, in collaboration with GSK, in the second quarter of 2023 to evaluate Pol Theta Helicase inhibitor DC combination with niraparib for patients having tumors with HRD; and
- IDEAYA is eligible to receive total development and regulatory milestones of up to $485 million aggregate from GSK, with up to $20 million in aggregate for advancing a Pol Theta Helicase inhibitor from preclinical to early Phase 1 clinical. These include up to $10 million aggregate through IND effectiveness, of which IDEAYA received a $3.0 million milestone payment for achievement of the first preclinical development milestone in connection with IND-enabling studies to support evaluation of Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC, and has the potential to receive up to an additional $7.0 million for advancing the Pol Theta Helicase Inhibitor DC through IND effectiveness.
Werner Helicase
IDEAYA is advancing preclinical research for an inhibitor targeting Werner Helicase for tumors with high microsatellite instability (MSI). IDEAYA and GSK are collaborating on ongoing preclinical research, and GSK will lead clinical development for the Werner Helicase program. Highlights:
- Targeting selection of a Werner Helicase development candidate in 2023, in collaboration with GSK, with potential for $3 million milestone in connection with IND-enabling studies; and
- IDEAYA is eligible to receive future development and regulatory milestones of up to $485 million aggregate from GSK, with potential for up to $20 million in aggregate for advancing a Werner Helicase inhibitor from preclinical to early Phase 1 clinical. These include up to $10 million aggregate through IND effectiveness – $3 million in connection with IND-enabling studies and up to an additional $7 million through IND effectiveness.
Other Synthetic Lethality Pipeline Programs
IDEAYA is advancing additional preclinical research programs to identify small molecule inhibitors for next-generation, potential first-in-class synthetic lethality programs for patients with solid tumors characterized by proprietary biomarkers or gene signatures.
General
IDEAYA continues to monitor Covid-19 and its potential impact on clinical trials and timing of clinical data results. Initiation of clinical trial sites, patient enrollment and ongoing monitoring of enrolled patients, including obtaining patient computed tomography (CT) scans, may be impacted for IDEAYA clinical trials evaluating IDE397 and darovasertib; the specific impacts are currently uncertain.
Corporate Updates
IDEAYA's net losses were $58.7 million and $49.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the company had an accumulated deficit of $235.4 million.
As of December 31, 2022, IDEAYA had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $373.1 million. IDEAYA believes that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its planned operations into 2026. These funds will support the company's efforts through potential achievement of multiple preclinical and clinical milestones across multiple programs.
Our updated corporate presentation is available on our website, at our Investor Relations page: https://ir.ideayabio.com/.
Financial Results
As of December 31, 2022, IDEAYA had cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities totaling $373.1 million. This compared to cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term marketable securities of $368.1 million as of December 31, 2021. The increase was attributable to receipt of aggregate net proceeds of $86.1 million from the sale of shares of IDEAYA common stock in an underwritten public financing in September 2022 and net proceeds of $8.8 million from the sale of shares of IDEAYA common stock under an at-the-market offering program during the year ended December 31, 2022, partially offset by cash used in operations.
Collaboration revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022 totaled $4.0 million compared to $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Collaboration revenue was recognized for the performance obligations satisfied through December 31, 2022 under the GSK Collaboration Agreement.
Research and development (R&D) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022 totaled $24.7 million compared to $16.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher clinical trial, external research and personnel-related expenses.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2022 totaled $5.8 million compared to $5.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher operational, consulting and personnel-related expenses.
The net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $24.2 million compared to the net loss of $18.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2021. Total stock compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2022 was $3.0 million compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2021.
The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $58.7 million compared to $49.8 million for the same period in 2021. Total stock compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $11.6 million compared to $8.2 million for the same period in 2021.
About IDEAYA Biosciences
IDEAYA is a synthetic lethality focused precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery and development of targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected using molecular diagnostics. IDEAYA's approach integrates capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers with drug discovery to select patient populations most likely to benefit from its targeted therapies. IDEAYA is applying its research and drug discovery capabilities to synthetic lethality – which represents an emerging class of precision medicine targets.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to (i) the extent to which IDEAYA's existing cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities will fund its planned operations, (ii) the timing of a regulatory update for the darovasertib and crizotinib combination, (iii) the timing and content of an efficacy update for the darovasertib and crizotinib combination, (iv) timing of an interim clinical efficacy update for the darovasertib IST as neoadjuvant therapy in MUM, (v) the timing of first-patient dosing with PARG inhibitor, IDE161, (vi) the timing of IND submission for Pol Theta Helicase DC, (vii) the timing of selection of a development candidate for a Werner Helicase inhibitor, (viii) the receipt of development and regulatory milestones, (ix) the potential medical impact of IDEAYA therapeutic products, (x) the clinical evaluation of IDE397 in combination with AMG 193, and (xi) the impact of COVID-19. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause IDEAYA's preclinical and clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including IDEAYA's programs' early stage of development, the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, the regulatory approval processes, the timing of regulatory filings, the challenges associated with manufacturing drug products, IDEAYA's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, the effects on IDEAYA's business of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash to fund operations. IDEAYA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of IDEAYA in general, see IDEAYA's Annual Report on Form 10-K dated March 7, 2023 and any current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investor and Media Contact
IDEAYA Biosciences
Paul Stone
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals threw a big wrench into the highly anticipated travel plans of the Buffalo Bills, their fans and perhaps even the NFL offices.
Burrow threw two touchdown passes and Cincinnati’s defense swarmed Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field in a 27-10 win Sunday to send the Bengals to the AFC Championship Game for the second straight year.
And it’ll be at Kansas City again — instead of in Atlanta, the neutral site where the game would have been played if Buffalo had beaten Cincinnati.
“Better send those refunds,” Burrow said, referring to the 50,000 or so tickets already sold for a game that will never be played.
“See y’all in Atlanta,” one Bengals player was heard yelling sarcastically while the team made its way to the locker room, where cornerback Eli Apple and a couple of teammates conducted interviews smoking cigars.
The Bengals entered the game already feeling disrespected when the NFL began selling tickets for a would-be game at Atlanta, that was dependent on the Bills and Chiefs winning this weekend.
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The league decided on the first-of-its-kind conference championship neutral site setting because the Bills (13-3) finished the season a half-game behind the Chiefs (14-3) after their game at Cincinnati was canceled on Jan. 2 when Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated on the field.
Hamlin’s inspirational presence while watching the game from an end-zone suite was not enough to spark the Bills.
Instead, it was “Joe Cool” showing poise while playing in a persistent snowfall.
Burrow completed his first nine passes for 105 yards as Cincinnati raced to a 14-0 lead after its first two possessions. Ja’Marr Chase opened the scoring with a 28-yard touchdown catch 3:20 into the game, followed by Burrow’s 15-yard TD throw to Hayden Hurst eight minutes later. Joe Mixon scored on a 1-yard run, and Evan McPherson made field goals from 20 and 28 yards in a game the Bengals never trailed.
“The bigger the moment gets, the calmer he gets,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said of Burrow, who improved his playoff record to 5-1. “Our guys believe. They walk on the field ready to attack.”
Cincinnati advanced to consecutive AFC Championship Games for the first time in franchise history and will prepare for a rematch of last year’s title game. The Bengals defeated Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs 27-24 to advance to last year’s Super Bowl, which they lost to the Los Angeles Rams.
“It’s going to be a fun one,” said Burrow, who was 23-for-36 for 242 yards Sunday. “Two of the top guys in the league, two of the top teams in the league, great defenses, great overall teams, great coaches.”
Cincinnati has won the past three meetings against Kansas City, including a 27-24 victory last month. The Chiefs will be making a fifth straight appearance in the AFC Championship Game following a 27-20 win over Jacksonville on Saturday.
The Bills’ playoff run ended in the divisional round for a second straight season, including a 42-36 overtime loss to Kansas City last year.
Bills receiver Stefon Diggs was so upset, he was spotted leaving the locker room with much of his gear on shortly after the game ended before being coaxed by a teammate to return.
“He’s a competitive guy. What makes him good is what you saw,” coach Sean McDermott said of Diggs. “It hurts. I wouldn’t want a guy that doesn’t hurt.” | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Bengals-top-Bills-earn-return-trip-to-AFC-17734973.php | 2023-01-23 03:38:40 | 0 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/Bengals-top-Bills-earn-return-trip-to-AFC-17734973.php |
Sheriff: Deputy killed deputy in ‘extremely dumb’ accident
PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) — A deputy mistakenly shot and killed his roommate, who was also a deputy, as the two took a break from playing an online game with friends while they were off duty, a Florida sheriff said.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey called the shooting “an extremely dumb and totally avoidable accident” in a video posted on social media on Sunday afternoon in which he announced that Deputy Andrew Lawson, 23, was charged with manslaughter.
Deputy Austin Walsh, 23, died at the scene in their apartment in Palm Bay early Saturday morning.
The roommates had taken a break from playing the online game and were standing around talking when Lawson took out a gun he believed he had unloaded and “jokingly” pointed it at Walsh, the sheriff said. A round fired and hit Walsh.
Lawson immediately called 911 and was “distraught” and “devastated” when first responders arrived, Ivey said. Lawson cooperated fully with the investigation, which was conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Palm Bay Police Department.
Ivey said Lawson and Walsh were best friends and roommates.
“Folks, this unnecessary and totally avoidable incident not only took the life of an amazing young man and deputy, but it has also forever changed the life of another good young man who made an extremely poor and reckless decision,” Ivey said.
The sheriff said Walsh had been with the agency since he was 18.
“Austin was such a great kid, and our hearts are broken over his loss. He will be deeply missed by our agency, our community and our prayers are with his family,” Ivey said.
Lawson was taken to the Brevard County Jail on a “no bond” warrant, the sheriff said. It was not immediately known whether he has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf.
The sheriff called Lawson “a great kid who sadly made a horrible and irresponsible decision that has forever impacted so many.”
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PHOENIX — Emma Broyles, the 2022 Miss America, has actually spent a lot of her life on the sidelines — cheering on her older brother at sporting events.
Brendan Broyles, 22, who has Down syndrome, is an athlete in the Special Olympics and a major source of inspiration for his sister's activism as Miss America.
Emma Broyles is the first Korean American and first Miss Alaska to win the title. As her reign comes to an end next month, she talked with NBC News about her longtime activism with the group, her identity as a biracial Asian American and her advocacy for Alaskan Native communities.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Airplane passenger Sonu Jaiswal’s 90-second smartphone video began with the aircraft approaching the runway by flying over buildings and green fields over Pokhara, a Nepalese city in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Everything looked normal as Jaiswal’s livestream on Facebook shifted from the picturesque views seen from the plane’s window to fellow passengers who were laughing. Finally, Jaiswal, wearing a yellow sweater, turned the camera to himself and smiled.
Then it happened.
The plane suddenly appeared to veer toward its left as Jaiswal’s smartphone briefly captured the cries of passengers. Within seconds the footage turned shaky and recorded the screeching sound of an engine. Toward the end of the video, huge flames and smoke took over the frame.
The Yeti Airlines flight from Kathmandu that plummeted into a gorge Sunday, killing all 72 on board, was co-piloted by Anju Khatiwada, who had pursued years of pilot training in the United States after her husband died in a 2006 plane crash while flying for the same airline. Her colleagues described her as a skilled pilot who was very motivated.
The deaths of Khatiwada, 44, and Jaiswal, 25, are part of a deadly pattern in Nepal, a country that has seen a series of air crashes over the years, in part due to difficult terrain, bad weather and aging fleets.
On Tuesday, authorities began returning some identified bodies to family members and said they were sending the ATR 72-500 aircraft’s data recorder to France for analysis to determine what caused the crash.
In India’s Ghazipur city, nearly 430 kilometers (270 miles) south of the crash site in Nepal, Jaiswal’s family was distraught and still waiting to identify his body. His father, Rajendra Prasad Jaiswal, had boarded a car to Kathmandu on Monday evening and was expected to reach Nepal’s capital late Tuesday.
“It’s a tough wait,” said Jaiswal’s brother, Deepak Jaiswal.
The news of Jaiswal’s plane crashing in Pokhara reached his home barely minutes after the accident as news channels began broadcasting images of the aircraft’s mangled wreckage, still burning and billowing thick gray smoke, Deepak said.
Still, the family was not willing to trust the news, holding out hope for his survival.
By Sunday evening, however, it had become clear. Deepak, who confirmed the authenticity of Jaiswal’s livestream to The Associated Press, was among the first in his family to watch the video that had since gone viral on the internet.
“We couldn’t believe the news until we saw the video,” he said. “It was painful.”
Jaiswal, a father of three children, worked at a local liquor store in Alawalpur Afga village in Uttar Pradesh state’s Ghazipur district. Deepak said his brother had gone to Kathmandu to visit Pashupatinath temple — a Hindu shrine dedicated to the god Shiva — and pray for a son, before setting off to Pokhara for sightseeing along with three other friends.
“He was not just my brother,” Deepak said. “I have lost a friend in him.”
The tragedy was felt deeply in Nepal, where 53 passengers were locals.
Hundreds of relatives and friends of the victims consoled each other Tuesday at a hospital. Families of some victims whose bodies have been identified prepared funerals for their loved ones.
Co-pilot Khatiwada’s colleagues, however, were still in disbelief.
“She was a very good pilot and very experienced,” Yeti Airlines spokesperson Pemba Sherpa said of Khatiwada.
Khatiwada began flying for Yeti Airlines in 2010 — four years after her husband, Dipak Pokhrel, died in a crash. He was flying a DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 plane for the same airline when it crashed in Nepal’s Jumla district and burst into flames, killing all nine people on board. Khatiwada later remarried.
Sherpa said Khatiwada was a “skilled pilot” with a “friendly nature” and had risen to the rank of captain after flying thousands of hours since joining the airline.
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FRANKTON — Taylor's boys basketball team beat Frankton 60-53 Wednesday night for its first 1-0 start since the 2008-09 season.
The Titans led 19-9 after the first quarter, 35-27 at halftime and 45-44 after the third quarter. Mekhi McGee scored eight points in the fourth quarter to help the Titans bring home the win.
McGee finished with a game-high 20 points. Baris Moore had 15 points, Misaiah Bebley had 12, Jay Patterson had six and Javionne Harris had four. Moore and Harris are freshmen who were making their high school debuts.
Colin Gardner led Frankton with 19 points.
The Eagles had beaten the Titans 10 straight times since the 2012-13 season. Nine of those wins came in season-opening games.
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How to copy the pin up-inspired trend that’s all over your feed
The latest social-media-driven makeup trend, siren eyes, is here to add sultry glamor to the end of summer. At first glance, siren eyes look like the classic cat-eye wing, but a sharp inner corner and a pitch-black waterline add retro-Hollywood allure. Siren eyes elongate the eye, flattering almost any eye shape, and it’s easy to replicate this runway-ready look at home.
What is “siren eyes” makeup?
The siren eyes look is inspired by classic Hollywood bombshells such as Sophia Loren and the always-fashionable cat-eye look. Siren eyes combine dark, smoky eyeliner with a long, sharp outer wing and a smaller wing in the inner corner of the eye. You’ll usually see the waterline lined with black, too.
How to do siren eyes
Start by applying a brown eyeshadow that’s just a couple shades darker than your skin tone along the lash line, blending it up and out past your crease into a soft wing shape. Follow with a smaller amount of a darker brown or gray shadow to add depth along the outer corner of your eye.
Next, use a black or dark brown eyeliner to create an upward-tilting wing that extends past your crease. You can smudge a pencil eyeliner for a diffused, smoky look or get more drama with precise liquid eyeliner — or try both to add a sharp point to a smoky eye look.
With the same eyeliner, create a shorter wing on your inner corner. Use a waterproof eyeliner to darken your waterline. Complete the look with your favorite mascara.
What you need for siren eyes
Top liquid eyeliner
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
What you need to know: Create a precise, richly pigmented eyeliner wing with this user-friendly, quick-drying pen.
What you’ll love: The marker-like tip glides on smoothly so you can apply a cat eye without worrying about skipping or smudging. It comes in seven neutral shades to experiment with.
What you should consider: Some users found the formula wasn’t as waterproof as advertised.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty, Sephora and Amazon
Top liquid eyeliner for the money
Eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner
What you need to know: Silky and precise, this eyeliner pen features an extra-smooth tip inspired by calligraphy pens.
What you’ll love: The flexible pen tip is made of individual bristles like a paintbrush. The ultra-black formula is smudge- and fade-resistant for up to 12 hours. It’s formulated with vitamins B5 and E and peptides to nourish lashes and promote growth.
What you should consider: The liquid formula can bleed if too much is applied. The tip is much smoother than a typical felt tip eyeliner, so it has a bit of a learning curve.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Top eye pencil
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
What you need to know: With more than 30 waterproof shades and finishes to choose from, this pencil is a great pick for your waterline.
What you’ll love: This best-selling eye pencil features smooth, creamy application and bold color. Vitamin E, jojoba oil, and cottonseed oil help nourish the eye area and make the formula soft and easy to blend.
What you should consider: It can be hard to get a sharp point with this pencil, so it’s better suited to smudged-out looks. Some colors aren’t as smudge-proof as others.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Top eye pencil for the money
L’Oreal Paris Infallible Never Fail Mechanical Pencil Eyeliner
What you need to know: The built-in smudger and sharpener in this mechanical pencil makes it a great pick for vacation or touch-ups.
What you’ll love: Since it’s a mechanical pencil with an included sharpener, you’ll always be able to create a sharp point for precise lines. It comes in seven colors, including white to brighten or highlight parts of your lash line.
What you should consider: Despite claiming to last 16 hours, some users found the eyeliner fades and smudges within a few hours.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Top eyeshadow smudge brush
Sephora Collection Makeup Match Smudge Eyeshadow Brush
What you need to know: For soft, grungy, or diffused eyeliner, this synthetic short-bristled brush can work with cream or powder products.
What you’ll love: You can use the brush to pick up and apply eyeshadow over to smudge out already-applied eyeliner. It makes creating a smokey eye smooth and simple.
What you should consider: It may be too soft to blend out some eyeliner formulas.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top eyeshadow smudge brush for the money
Elf Cosmetics Small Smudge Brush
What you need to know: Use this soft synthetic brush to apply and smudge eye shadow along your lash line.
What you’ll love: This small brush helps for finely detailed looks as well as smudging. It can even be used as a lip brush or to fill in brows.
What you should consider: Some users found the brush bristles too scratchy for the delicate eye area.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Top mascara for siren eyes
Lancome Hypnose Drama Instant Volumizing Mascara
What you need to know: This mascara’s unique brush shape helps give lashes intense volume.
What you’ll love: It enhances lashes’ length and adds dramatic volume without flaking. The formula stays on well through sweat or humidity.
What you should consider: The wand doesn’t work well for everyone. The formula can be difficult to remove without a quality eye makeup remover.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top mascara for the money
L’Oreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara
What you need to know: One coat of this mascara gives lashes impressive volume and separation.
What you’ll love: The buildable formula glides on smoothly with minimal flaking or clumping. It comes in four shades of black or black-brown.
What you should consider: Application can be messy due to the amount of product that comes out on the brush. Some users found this mascara dries up too quickly in the tube.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
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Combining proprietary and Enverus data enables intelligent connections for the discovery of previously unseen opportunities and insights
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enverus, the most trusted energy-dedicated SaaS company, has unveiled Fusion Connect, providing customers a new way to integrate their own proprietary data with Enverus data inside PRISM, Enverus' hallmark energy decision-making platform. For early adopters, the breakthrough is already saving time, resources and improving multi-disciplinary collaboration. These intelligent connections enable companies to act fast and deliver extraordinary outcomes and value that were not previously possible — an incredibly important development in today's rapidly changing energy ecosystem.
The challenge that Fusion Connect overcomes is most immediately evident among oil and gas operators owing to their need for highly precise data to guide and de-risk capital-intensive and time-sensitive decisions. These customers often hold unique, proprietary data, based on their own internal calculations, such as internal Estimated Ultimate Recovery (EUR), well landing intervals, working interests or land expiration schedules which vary from available public data or curated third-party analytics. These data sets need to be compared to unbiased third-party data to verify findings or to identify outliers or data gaps.
Unfortunately, blending vendor analytics and proprietary data is time consuming, onerous and costly, preventing detailed workflows from contributing to high level workflows and vice versa. And that means teams spend valuable time on data integration activities rather than focusing on finding answers to drive business outcomes. Until now.
"The struggle to make data available and turn it into valuable insights is what we refer to as an information disconnect," said Colin Westmoreland, chief innovation officer at Enverus. "For years, the oil and gas industry has struggled with closing that gap between data and value creation. Not only is data integration currently slow, it's not built for cross-team collaboration either, creating silos within the customer organization. Assets are then not valued correctly, peer benchmarking is ineffective and asset design changes aren't optimal or — even worse — never identified at all. Fusion Connect solves all of that and will benefit an entire organization including supply chain, operations, investors, land management and beyond. The possibilities with Fusion Connect are endless."
Fusion Connect allows companies to quickly and easily integrate their proprietary data directly into PRISM, unlocking a new level of value no other provider can offer — access to Enverus data built upon 20 years of market intelligence and machine learning in a platform designed for cross-team collaboration with the most current insights. Faster knowledge sharing across analyst, asset, geology and engineering teams and precise insights drive better business decisions across the entire asset lifecycle, from more accurate evaluations and optimal well designs to monitoring and development strategy.
The announcement arrives as Enverus emphasizes its commitment to intelligent connections which bring together the analytics, people, experience and industry scope to connect the right data and information in the right way to discover previously unseen insights and opportunities, act fast and deliver extraordinary outcomes.
Learn more about Fusion Connect at Enverus.com/solutions/energy-analytics/ep/prism/fusion.
Enverus is the most trusted, energy-dedicated SaaS platform, offering real-time access to analytics, insights and benchmark cost and revenue data sourced from our partnerships to 98% of U.S. energy producers, and more than 35,000 suppliers. Our platform, with intelligent connections, drives more efficient production and distribution, capital allocation, renewable energy development, investment and sourcing, and our experienced industry experts support our customers through thought leadership, consulting and technology innovations. We provide intelligence across the energy ecosystem: renewables, oil and gas, financial institutions, and power and utilities, with more than 6,000 customers in 50 countries. Learn more at Enverus.com
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Rao’s soup recalled for having wrong contents
(Gray News) - If you have an egg allergy and eat Rao’s Soup, you might want to check your pantry.
Certain 16-ounce jars of Rao’s Made for Home Slow Simmered Soup are being recalled.
The affected glass jars are labeled chicken and gnocchi but actually contain vegetable minestrone, a flavor that has egg in it.
The minestrone soup shouldn’t be too hard to spot since it’s dark red.
The affected jars have a best by date of Nov. 15, 2024, with the following designations: EST 251, Code Date 2320 MDV 046030Z009, UPC 747479400015.
Only soup with that code date is part of the recall.
The products were sold in grocery stores across the U.S. between Dec. 8 and Jan. 27.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, the FDA said.
Costumers are urged to return the products to the place of purchase for a refund.
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Multiple busloads of migrants were dropped off at Vice President Harris’s residence in Washington, D.C. on Saturday — Christmas Eve — leaving migrants on the streets in below-freezing temperatures, according to multiple reports.
Three busloads of migrants were driven to D.C., ABC 7 reported, and arrived outside the Naval Observatory, which is the vice president’s residence. The migrants were later taken to a church by the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network, a local aid group.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) was responsible for Saturday’s incident, according to ABC 7 and Fox News, marking the latest episode in a months-long effort by the governor to send migrants to Democratic-run cities as a way to encourage the Biden administration to take steps to control immigration in the U.S.
In September, Abbott sent two buses full of migrants to Harris’s residence in D.C., sparking criticism among Democrats. Other Republican governors, including Florida’s Ron DeSantis and Arizona’s Doug Ducey, have transported migrants to Democratic-run cities across the country in recent months.
“Tonight, on Christmas Eve, Gov Abbott’s buses dropped off migrants at the VP’s house in the freezing cold,” the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network wrote on Twitter early Sunday. “This is not new, it has been happening for 8 months.”
Abbott penned a letter to President Biden last Tuesday demanding that the administration send federal assets to address the situation at the border, especially as temperatures drop and a winter storm approached Texas.
“You and your administration must stop the lie that the border is secure and, instead, immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire problems you have caused,” Abbott wrote. “You must execute the duties that the U.S. Constitution mandates you perform and secure the southern border before more innocent lives are lost.”
In a statement Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it “continues to fully enforce our immigration and public health laws at the border.”
“Individuals and families attempting to enter without authorization are being expelled, as required by court order under the Title 42 public health authority, or placed into removal proceedings. As temperatures remain dangerously low all along the border, no one should put their lives in the hands of smugglers, or risk life and limb attempting to cross only to be returned,” DHS added.
The agency said 23,000 agents and officers are “working to secure the Southwest border and the United States Government continues to work closely with our partners in Mexico to reinforce coordinated enforcement operations to target human smuggling organizations and bring them to justice.”
The Supreme Court last Monday temporarily stopped the expiration of Title 42, the Trump-era policy that allows border officials to turn away asylum seekers because of public health concerns. If it does eventually expire, Abbott said the number of individuals entering Texas illegally “will only increase.”
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LONDON (AP) — Conservative Party lawmakers in Britain on Thursday knocked one of the six remaining contenders out of the contest to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as front-runner Rishi Sunak worked to stave off momentum from surprise challenger Penny Mordaunt.
Attorney General Suella Braverman secured the fewest votes from her colleagues, 27, and was eliminated from the race, leaving five contenders.
Sunak, who quit as Britain’s Treasury chief last week, got the most votes, 101, with junior trade minister Mordaunt a strong second with 83. Bookmaker Ladbrokes said Mordaunt was now the favorite to win the leadership election, followed by Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who got 64 votes.
Former Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch, a rising star of the party’s libertarian right, and centrist backbench lawmaker Tom Tugendhat remain in the race — though Tugendhat got just 32 votes and is under pressure to drop out.
Tugendhat, however, said he would fight on and take part in televised candidates’ debates on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Further rounds of voting by the 358 Tory lawmakers will take place starting Monday until just two candidates remain.
The final two contenders will face a runoff vote by about 180,000 Conservative Party members across the country. The winner is scheduled to be announced Sept. 5 and will automatically become prime minister, without the need for a national election.
Truss is trying consolidate support from lawmakers on the party’s right, who mistrust Sunak’s high spending on support to people and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, and the tax increases he brought in as COVID-19 hammered Britain’s economy.
In a campaign launch speech, Truss cited her international experience mustering support for Ukraine in response to Russia’s invasion and striking deals with other countries in her former role as trade secretary. She said she would set the British economy on an “upward trajectory” by 2024, which is the deadline for the next national election.
Sunak argues that the immediate tax cuts promised by his rivals are reckless amid the economic shockwaves from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. He said his “number one economic priority is to tackle inflation” — forecast to hit 11% later this year — before cutting taxes.
Sunak also has faced allegations he is out of touch with ordinary people’s struggles because of his wealth. He is a former investment banker, and his wife is the daughter of the billionaire founder of Indian tech company Infosys.
“I don’t judge people by their bank accounts. I judge them by their characters,” Sunak told the BBC. “And I think people can judge me by my actions over the past couple of years.”
The contest was triggered when Johnson resigned as Tory leader last week after government ministers began resigning en masse due to months of ethics scandals. He will remain in office as a caretaker prime minister until his replacement as party chief is chosen.
Truss had been seen as a front-runner, but gained fewer votes both Wednesday and Thursday than Mordaunt, who scores highly in polls of party members.
Unlike Sunak and Truss, Mordaunt didn’t hold a senior post in Johnson’s government, though she was a junior minister. An affable politician from a military family, she is widely seen as a breath of fresh air.
Despite pleas by party officials to keep the campaign upbeat, supporters of the respective contenders are busily attacking the experience and competence of the competition.
Former Brexit negotiator David Frost, a hardline euroskeptic and an ally of Truss, said Mordaunt could not be trusted to maintain the firm Brexit conditions that his wing of the Conservative party favors. He claimed that when Mordaunt was his deputy in Brexit negotiations, “she wouldn’t always deliver tough messages to the European Union when that was necessary.”
Lawmaker David Davis, a Mordaunt supporter, criticized the negative campaigning.
“It’s absolutely clockwork,” he said. “You get to the point that somebody gets ahead and looks to be the real challenger, and then … the incoming fire starts.”
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Organizations Develop a Five-Year Plan to Create Limitless Possibilities for All
YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln Consolidated and Ypsilanti Community Schools, both part of Washtenaw Intermediate School District (Washtenaw ISD), are collaborating with Toyota* and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) to prepare youth for the careers of tomorrow. The southeast Michigan collaboration falls under Toyota's Driving Possibilities initiative as a five-year phased rollout in Ypsilanti and Lincoln communities.
As part of a $110 million initiative dedicated to Toyota's Driving Possibilities, the Toyota USA Foundation is granting nearly $10 million over the next five years in southeast Michigan. The initial funds will be distributed between two community partners including EMU's College of Education for a newly created STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Institute and Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) for a transportation study.
"Our goal is to increase awareness of future STEM careers while helping build sustainable programs in the communities where our Toyota team members live and work," said Tellis Bethel, group vice president of social innovation, Toyota. "It's exciting to see the expansion of Driving Possibilities near our Michigan R&D facilities, the first location announced out of the 14 additional U.S. sites planned."
Driving Possibilities is designed to be an equitable collaboration with schools, nonprofits and community to help all student succeed – at school and in the careers of the future. The long-term initiative from Toyota focuses on PreK-12 education, building on Toyota's existing programs across the country. The aim is to close educational gaps for all students through innovative, hands-on STEM programming that leverages unique assets and resources in the equal-partner relationship. Driving Possibilities is designed to help increase STEM awareness, excitement and interest in a promising career in a STEM-related field while addressing the essential needs of students and families.
The initiative is funded by Toyota USA Foundation, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), and Toyota Financial Services (TFS).
"Michigan is committed to leading the future of mobility, manufacturing, and STEM and investing in our talented students," said Governor Whitmer. "Last week, I announced the Make It In Michigan plan, a strategy to compete for projects, invest in people, and revitalize places. Toyota's nearly $10 million partnership over five years with Washtenaw ISD and EMU to establish a community-focused STEM institute will help more skilled workers Make It In Michigan and prepare our current workforce and future STEM leaders for the high-skilled, good-paying jobs we are creating in communities across our state. Let's continue partnering to grow our economy and make Michigan the best place to research, develop, and manufacture the technology of the future."
Community-Focused STEM Institute
Most of the Driving Possibilities funding will be directed to a community-focused STEM Institute with both Ypsilanti Community and Lincoln Consolidated districts for elementary, middle and high school students and their families. The institute will be led by EMU and governed by the partners. It will provide support services, curriculum and activities to integrate STEM into the daily experiences of children and families.
The community-focused STEM Institute will serve as a hub to deploy STEM resources to and from the school districts and three institutions of higher learning in the area. In addition to EMU, the University of Michigan College of Engineering and the Washtenaw Community College will serve as educational and subject matter experts to create new learning opportunities for teachers, students and families across the community.
"Through powerful learning experiences, we are excited to build on the commitments from our local school district partners to ensure student success in STEM education to prepare them for the careers of the future," said James Smith, Eastern Michigan University president. "The sustainable model will help to relieve the administrative tasks from the districts and bring together collaborators from both industry and institutions of higher learning to a central location to benefit young people."
An advisory board consisting of community and stakeholder groups will be created to maintain the STEM Institute beyond the initial five-year commitment. Their focus will be on addressing emerging needs and community interests as the program grows and evolves.
Continuing Education at all levels
The proposed general programming to be offered by the STEM Institute includes both classroom curriculum and exposure to STEM in various areas of the industry through field trips, speakers, camps and exploration of Career Technical Education (CTE) for the next generation of STEM careers.
"STEM education and programs like Driving Possibilities in Michigan are crucial for preparing our students for success in the rapidly evolving job market," said Alena Zachary-Ross, superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools. "By fostering skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, we are equipping our students with the tools to not only thrive but also drive innovation in their chosen fields."
The funding will also include place-based STEM curriculum at two elementary schools, including professional and pre-service learning for elementary school teachers.
Connecting the districts to STEM activities
Toyota's Driving Possibilities long-term initiative aims to provide a comprehensive approach that includes measures to combat other barriers that students might have, such as in transportation to and from schools. To do this and better understand the needs for these programs, Toyota USA Foundation is funding a transportation study with CTAA. The study will then be used to help provide future mobility solutions, including for the communities near the Ypsilanti and Lincoln schools.
CTAA will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the transportation needs through a multi-year research and mapping effort. The focus is to provide each district ways to successfully participate in the hands-on STEM activities from the STEM Institute at their respective schools and at the centralized community location.
"With the generous support of Driving Possibilities and support from other local partners, our LCS community is not only fostering excellence in STEM education but also advancing our collective efforts as a community towards realizing the competencies outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate," said Robert Jansen, superintendent of Lincoln Consolidated Schools. "Together with our amazing partners, we are building a strong foundation in STEM education, empowering every child in the Lincoln Consolidated Schools community to not only meet but surpass their full potential."
To learn more about Toyota's $110 million dollar commitment to Driving Possibilities, visit ToyotaEffect.com for the latest information.
About Toyota Motor North America
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 22 electrified options.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
About Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is the brand for finance and related products for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and Toyota Lease Trust. TFS also offers vehicle and payment protection products through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). The company services Lexus dealers and customers using the Lexus Financial Services brand.
As of March 31, 2022, TFS employed approximately 3,700 team members nationwide, and had assets totaling over $135 billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.
About Toyota USA Foundation
The Toyota USA Foundation is a charitable endowment created to support education programs serving kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their teachers in the United States, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Media Contact:
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* Toyota's funding is a collection of funds from three entities, including Toyota Motor North America, Toyota Financial Services and the Toyota USA Foundation.
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It's that time of the year when people flock to Northwest Indiana's beaches such as Washington Park and Mount Baldy in Michigan City.
After a long day of lounging on the beach, you'll need some provisions to refuel.
Leeds Public House at 401 Franklin St. in downtown Michigan City offers modern gastropub cuisine in a historic 119-year-old building that's close to the lakefront. Daniel Leeds built the city's first hospital there in 1837 and the building was rebuilt in its current incarnation in 1903.
Leeds Public House offers upscale but accessible family-friendly dining in a historic setting that brims with chic ambiance. The menu includes grilled flank steak, crab cakes, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon, Burrata Salad, an Ahi Tuna Sandwich and Fried Feta Cubes.
If spending a day by the shoreline put you in the mood for some seafood, a standout is the Almond Crusted Barramundi. The mild, buttery fish is lightly coated in crunchy almond slivers and pan seared to perfection. It's served atop a bed of savory and colorful root vegetable hash by a pool of beurre blanc sauce.
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Updated June 15, 2023 at 3:25 AM ET
KALAMATA, Greece — Rescue workers transferred the bodies of dead migrants to refrigerated trucks as a major search continued Thursday for possible survivors of a sea disaster in southern Greece. Hundreds of people are still feared missing.
At least 78 bodies have been recovered after a fishing boat crammed with migrants seeking to make it from Libya to Italy capsized and sank a day earlier in deep waters off the Greek coast.
Rescuers saved 104 passengers — including Egyptians, Syrians, Pakistanis, Afghans and Palestinians — but authorities fear that hundreds of others may have been trapped below deck. If confirmed that would make the tragedy one of the worst ever recorded in the central Mediterranean.
Authorities revised the confirmed death toll from 79 following an overnight count of the bodies.
"The survivors are in a very difficult situation. Right now they are in shock," Erasmia Roumana, head of a United Nations Refugee Agency delegation, told The Associated Press after meeting the rescued migrants in a storage hangar in the southern port of Kalamata.
"They want to get in touch with their families to tell them they are OK, and they keep asking about the missing. Many have friends and relatives unaccounted for."
Greece declared three days of mourning and politicians suspended campaigning for a general election on June 25.
Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, said she was "deeply saddened" by the tragedy and promised to strengthen cooperation between the European Union and nearby countries to try to further crack down on migrant smugglers.
But human rights groups argue that the crackdown means migrants and refugees are being forced to take longer and more dangerous routes to reach safe countries.
The search operation south of Greece's Peloponnese region failed to locate any more bodies or survivors overnight or early Thursday.
"The chances of finding (more survivors) are minimal," retired Greek coast guard admiral Nikos Spanos told state-run ERT television.
"We have seen old fishing boats like this before from Libya: They are about 30 meters (100 feet) long and can carry 600-700 people when crammed full. But they are not at all seaworthy. To put it simply, they are floating coffins."
Coast guard experts believe the boat may have sunk after running out of fuel or suffering engine trouble, with movement of passengers inside the vessel causing it to list and ultimately capsize.
An aerial photograph of the vessel before it sank released by Greek authorities showed people crammed on the deck. Most were not wearing life jackets.
"We are witnessing one of the biggest tragedies in the Mediterranean, and the numbers announced by the authorities are devastating," said Gianluca Rocco, head of the Greek section of IOM, the U.N. migration agency.
The IOM has recorded more than 21,000 deaths and disappearances in the central Mediterranean since 2014.
Greece's coast guard said it was notified by Italian authorities of the trawler's presence in international waters. It said efforts by its own ships and merchant vessels to assist the boat were repeatedly rejected, with people on board insisting they wanted to continue to Italy.
Twenty-nine of the survivors in southern Greece remain hospitalized, mostly with symptoms of hypothermia, while eight have been questioned by coast guard investigators. Government officials said the survivors would be moved to a migrant shelter near Athens later Thursday or Friday.
The spot is close to the deepest part of the Mediterranean Sea, and depths of up to 17,000 feet (5,200 meters) could hamper any effort to locate a sunken vessel.
The IOM said initial reports suggested up to 400 people were aboard. A network of activists said it received a distress call from a boat in the same area whose passengers said it carried 750 people.
The Mediterranean's deadliest shipwreck in living memory occurred on April 18, 2015, when an overcrowded fishing boat collided off Libya with a freighter trying to come to its rescue. Only 28 people survived. Forensic experts concluded that there were originally 1,100 people on board.
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Ted S. Getchell, 84
Published 5:22 pm Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Ted S. Getchell, age 84, of Austin, died Friday, February 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Ted was born November 1, 1938 in Austin, Minnesota to Harold and Sylvia Getchell. He lived in Florida for part of his life, but moved to Austin where he married his wife, Carol J. Twedell and raised a family.
Ted worked at Elk River Concrete for over thirty years. He loved his wife, family and friends.
His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and just spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carol J. Getchell; daughter, Dianna Greenlee (Conner); his siblings.
Survivors include children, Dale Getchell, Dennis Getchell, Denise Getchell (Moore), Doug Greenlee, Dan Greenlee, and Dave Greenlee; grandchildren, Sara & Matt Corwin, Drew & Missy Getchell, Lori Moore & Chris Marcks, Mike & Alayna Getchell, Amber Moore & RJ Gleason, Ethan Getchell & Emily; great grandchildren, Allison, Nevaeh, Kayden, Kaidence, Anthony, Abel, Blake, and Jamison.
A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 am on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father James Steffes officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Thursday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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A first-generation iPhone has sold at auction for $190,373, almost 380 times its original price of $499 when the groundbreaking device went for sale in 2007.
LCG Auctions, which hosted Sunday’s sale, said the 4GB iPhone model was 20 times rarer than the 8GB model released at the same time for $599. That’s largely because the 4GB model was discontinued two months after launch given customer preference for the larger memory size.
“A new bar was set Sunday night,” said Mark Montero, the founder of LCG Auctions. “We are thrilled to be a part of this fantastic record breaking sale.”
It is the third original iPhone to sell for record prices at auction in the past year. An 8GB model sold for $63,356 in February and another 8GB model fetched $39,340 in October 2022. All were factory sealed in their original packaging.
The iPhone is one of the world’s most successful electronic products and helped make Apple the first publicly held company with a $3 trillion market value. The Cupertino, California, company reached that milestone 16 years after the first iPhones were sold. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-first-gen-iphone-sells-at-auction-for-almost-380-times-its-original-price/ | 2023-07-19 13:30:45 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-first-gen-iphone-sells-at-auction-for-almost-380-times-its-original-price/ |
(WFLA) — Nearly two months after hurricane season ended, a non-tropical disturbance has popped up in the Atlantic.
The National Hurricane Center was tracking a low-pressure system centered in the northwest Atlantic Ocean Monday.
In a 10:05 a.m. weather outlook, the NHC said the non-tropical system was producing “storm-force winds” about 300 miles north of Bermuda.
Forecasters said that while the system appeared to be producing thunderstorms at its center, it is stuck in a cold air mass that can slow its development.
“It is uncommon this time of year to have a tropical system develop, but it does happen from time to time,” meteorologist Amanda Holly, with Nexstar’s WLFA, said. “This is a perfect situation where a non-tropical area of low pressure associated with a cold front moved into the Atlantic waters. The system is producing showers and storms like a tropical system would, and sometimes, these systems can gain tropical characteristics if they spend enough time over those warmer waters.”
However, the NHC said the system is heading northeast into colder waters, which makes it unlikely that it will develop into a subtropical or tropical cyclone. As of Monday morning, there was a zero percent chance of development.
“Even if it did, there would be no impacts to Florida, and the impacts over the open waters would remain the same: strong winds and high seas near the storm system,” Holly said. “The last time there was a January Atlantic storm was in 2016 when Hurricane Alex formed as it moved away from the Bahamas out into the open Atlantic.”
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TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass on Friday, one day after the right-handed reliever said he didn’t think an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.
The team now has seven days to trade Bass or put him on waivers.
The move came hours before Bass was set to catch a ceremonial first pitch from Toronto LGBTQ+ activist leZlie Lee Kam before Friday’s game against Minnesota as the Blue Jays begin their fourth annual Pride Weekend celebration.
The Blue Jays said pitcher Kevin Gausman would catch the first pitch instead of Bass.
Bass apologized before a May 30 game against Milwaukee, one day after sharing a post on his Instagram calling for boycotts of Target and Bud Light over support they showed for the LGBTQ+ community. Both companies are dealing with fallout from those campaigns, which have included hostile and homophobic criticisms and calls from LGBTQ+ activists not to cave to the pressure.
Bass, who was booed by Toronto fans in his two home appearances since the apology, spoke to a group of media before Thursday’s win over Houston, saying he stood by his “personal beliefs.”
He also said he is “working hard” to educate himself, including meeting with the executive director of activist group Pride Toronto.
Before Friday’s game, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the decision to cut Bass was primarily motivated by performance and not by the pitcher’s off-the-field circumstances.
“There’s a myriad of variables,” Atkins said. “Performance is usually the driving one and performance was a large aspect of this decision. Distraction was a small part of it and something we had to factor in.”
Atkins refused to say whether Bass would still be on the team if his performance had been better.
“We’re trying to build the best possible team we can build,” Atkins said. “This was a baseball decision to make our team better.”
Atkins also said it was not “a realistic option” for Bass to land in Toronto’s minor league system.
“We won’t stand in his way to be with another organization,” Atkins said.
Bass, 35, is a 12-year veteran who has also played in Japan. He was 0-0 with a 4.95 ERA in 22 games.
To replace Bass, Toronto activated right-hander Mitch White (right elbow) from the 60-day injured list.
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(NEXSTAR) – Americans on the move are largely heading to the South and West, especially to areas in Texas and Arizona, newly recently data from the Census Bureau has found. Yet while many cities and towns were growing, some of the nation’s largest were suffering population losses.
Between the summers of 2020 and 2021, Census data found cities in these regions – eight in the West, seven in the South – had the greatest rate of population growth. Seeing the largest increase was Georgetown, Texas, with a rate of 10.5%. Found about 30 miles north of Austin, Georgetown’s population could double in less than seven years if its growth continues at the same rate, researchers found.
Roughly 12 miles west of Georgetown is Leander, the country’s second-fastest-growing city. A third Texas city, New Braunfels, which is found between Austin and San Antonio, also landed in the top five fastest-growing.
Five Arizona cities ranked in the top 15 fastest-growing, while Idaho, Texas, and Florida each had three.
Here are the 15 fastest-growing cities in the U.S.:
When comparing the total number of people moving in, the Census Bureau found cities in the South and West still had the greatest increase. Again, a Texas city topped the list: San Antonio, with an increase of 13,626 people. Close behind was Phoenix at 13,224.
Seven cities had both high rates of growth and numeric growth: Port St. Lucie, Buckeye, New Braunfels, Georgetown, Meridian, Leander, and Fort Myers.
These 15 cities welcomed the most new residents between 2020 and 2021:
Among the nation’s most populous cities, more than half saw their population decrease between 2020 and 2021: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, San Diego, Dallas, San Jose, and Indianapolis.
New York City, which suffered the greatest population decrease at 305,465, still held onto its title as the most populous. The Big Apple edged out Los Angeles and Chicago, with the rankings throughout the list remaining the same as they were in 2020.
Here are the U.S.’s 15 most populous cities:
Seven U.S. cities surpassed a major milestone in 2021 and recorded a population of 50,000 or more. Among those are three from Texas – Kyle, Burleson, and Little Elm. Also in that select group are the Indiana cities of Westfield and Jefferson, as well as Lincoln, California, and Newark, Ohio. Another six cities saw their population surpass 100,000 in 2021. Among those are Bend, Oregon; Fishers and Carmel in Indiana; and three in Arizona – Tuscaloosa, Goodyear, and Buckeye.
The majority of cities and towns in the U.S. have a population under 5,000, according to Census data, yet they are home to less than 1% of Americans. Cities with a population of 50,000 and more – of which there are less than 800 – hold more than 60% of the country’s people.
Reasons for population changes vary from city to city, driven by housing costs, jobs, births and deaths. The pandemic and the lockdown that followed in spring 2020 made living in a crowded city less appealing for a time, and those who could leave — workers who could do their jobs remotely, for example — sometimes did.
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Urologist accused of patient sex abuse, including of minors
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York-area doctor was charged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday with sexual abuse of multiple male patients over several years, accused of using the prestige of two prominent medical institutions to make his actions seem medically necessary and appropriate.
Darius A. Paduch, 55, of North Bergen, New Jersey, was charged in Manhattan federal court with sexually abusing patients, including two males who were allegedly attacked before they became adults. Authorities said the attacks occurred at one Manhattan hospital from at least 2015 through 2019, and afterward at a second institution on Long Island.
At an initial court appearance, Paduch pleaded not guilty to the charges. In the event of a conviction, the charges could lead to a 10-year mandatory-minimum prison sentence or as much as life in prison.
Paducah was detained with the expectation that his lawyer would make a bail argument at a future date. His attorney declined to comment.
The indictment said Paduch had worked in New York from 2003 through 2023 as a practicing urologist specializing in male reproductive health.
The doctor claimed that some of his methods of touching his patients were medically necessary, but the indictment said they served no medical purpose and were intended instead for his sexual gratification.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams in a statement said Paduch abused the trust of patients who saw him for sensitive medical problems.
“Paduch took advantage of his victims for his own deviant satisfaction. Thanks to this morning’s arrest, Paduch’s abuse of his patients ends today,” he said.
Michael J. Driscoll, head of New York’s FBI office, urged victims who have not spoken to authorities to call the FBI.
The indictment was praised by Mallory Allen, a law partner at a firm that has filed seven lawsuits on behalf of patients against the doctor and two hospitals where he has worked: New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and Northwell Health.
“The indictment is a defining step towards justice for his many victims, and we applaud federal prosecutors for bringing these charges,” Allen said in a release.
In a statement, Northwell Health said it takes “these allegations very seriously.”
“Dr. Paduch is no longer working at Northwell. We will cooperate with the appropriate authorities as they conduct their investigation,” the statement added.
A telephone message left with New York-Presbyterian was not immediately returned.
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Sheriff: Gunman didn’t know Monterey Park dance hall victims
By STEFANIE DAZIO, AMY TAXIN and BRIAN MELLEY
Associated Press
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — The 72-year-old gunman who sprayed bullets into a Southern California ballroom dance hall, killing 11 people, had no known connection with the victims and investigators were still trying to determine a motive for the massacre, the Los Angeles County sheriff said.
Before the shooting Saturday night, Huu Can Tran parked a motorcycle just a block away from the ballroom in Monterey Park, which investigators believe he had planned to use as a backup getaway vehicle, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said during a news conference Wednesday hours after police seized the motorcycle.
Tran opened fire on a mostly elderly crowd of dancers at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, killing 11 people and wounding nine, police said.
The carnage, during what should have been joyful Lunar New Year celebrations, sent ripples of fear through Asian American communities already dealing with increased hatred and violence directed at them.
Some reports had said Tran frequented the dance hall and fancied himself as an instructor, but Luna said he hadn’t been there in at least five years and did not appear to target the victims specifically.
“We have not been able to establish a connection between the suspect and any of the victims thus far,” Luna said.
Luna said it wasn’t clear how long Tran had been planning the attack in the city about 8 miles (12.8 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles or what prompted him to spray at least 42 bullets, taking time to reload his weapon, a variant of the MAC-10 semiautomatic machine pistol with a 30-round magazine.
Tran’s motive continued to elude detectives days after the tragedy as they searched piles of items and paperwork seized from Tran’s home and a van he used to flee, the sheriff said.
“It doesn’t make sense,” Luna said. “It really doesn’t.”
About 20 minutes after the carnage in Monterey Park, Tran entered another dance hall about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) away in Alhambra, where an employee confronted and disarmed him during a brief struggle. Tran later shot himself in the van where his body was found Sunday morning.
Tran, who was of Vietnamese descent and lived in Hong Kong, had been in the U.S. for seven or eight years. He bought the machine pistol in Monterey Park in 1999 but it was not registered in California, the sheriff said. The gun and the high-capacity magazine are illegal in California.
Luna said Tran used a registered semiautomatic handgun when he died by suicide, and a registered bolt-action rifle was found at his home in Hemet, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) from Monterey Park. His only known criminal history was a 1990 arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm but there was no indication of a conviction.
Monterey Park Police Chief Scott Wiese on Wednesday defended his decision not to warn the public for hours that a killer was on the loose, saying he did not have enough information at the time to effectively alert residents.
Wiese said police in the region were alerted but it didn’t make sense to send out a warning at night to residents in the predominantly Asian American city, even after learning the suspect may have targeted a nearby dance club after the massacre.
“I’m not going to send my officers door to door waking people up and telling them that we’re looking for a male Asian in Monterey Park,” Wiese told The Associated Press. “It’s not going to do us any good.”
The shooting at 10:22 p.m. Saturday occurred just an hour or so after tens of thousands of people attended Lunar New Year festivities in the city. The public was not notified of the mass shooting for five hours, raising questions about why an alert wasn’t sent to people in the area.
Wiese, who was sworn in as chief two days before the shooting, said police were piecing together information from some 40 witnesses, including many who didn’t speak English, and didn’t want to broadcast incorrect information. He said notifying other local, state and federal agencies gave them the ability to get the word out.
Less than 48 hours later, a gunman in Northern California shot eight fellow farmworkers, killing seven, at mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay. The shooter was of Chinese descent and most of the victims were Asian.
Outside the locked gates of in Monterey Park’s Star Dance Studio, a memorial grew higher Wednesday with mounds of bouquets and balloons. Hundreds of people carrying flowers, candles and incense showed up for a vigil.
Marlene Xu gathered with fellow dancers by a row of flower-framed photos of the victims. Xu said she danced at the studio four times a week and spent an entire day and night in tears after the violence.
“It’s hard for us because it’s a part of my life,” she said. “It’s like a part of your life is gone.”
Vice President Kamala Harris visited the memorial Wednesday, adding her own bouquet, before heading to a senior center to talk to relatives of the victims. She paused in front of each of the large, rose-framed placards that contained photos or names of the victims at the memorial.
Speaking briefly to reporters, Harris relayed sentiments on behalf of President Joe Biden and called for Congress to enact stricter gun control laws.
“Tragically we keep saying the same things,” Harris said. “Can they do something? Yes. Should they do something? Yes. Will they do something? That is where we all must speak up.”
Pope Francis was among those offering condolences, saying in a message to the Los Angeles archbishop that he “implores the divine gifts of healing and consolation upon the injured and bereaved.”
Wiese said he’s seen a lot during his three decade career, but some of the first officers on the scene were rookies who had never faced such carnage and the trauma will be hard to forget.
Paramedics were loading the wounded into ambulances and treating others inside when the chief arrived. There were bodies every 10 feet: some slumped over tables, others sprawled on the dance floor.
“It’s hard to put words to it,” he said. “It takes your breath away when you see it. And it kind of burns the image into your brain.”
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris awarded former NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken the Congressional Space Medal of Honor Tuesday for their bravery in NASA's SpaceX Demonstration Mission-2 (Demo-2) to the International Space Station in 2020. Hurley and Behnken are the first recipients of the honor since 2006 and accepted the awards during a televised event in Washington.
"Bob and Doug, together, have written the first page of a new chapter in the history of American spaceflight," said Harris, who chairs the National Space Council. "Bob and Doug represent the best of our nation – there's no question about it. The courage; the commitment; the brilliance; the vision; the ability to see and understand what is possible and then to go for it, represents the best of who we are as a nation."
The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by Congress in 1969 to recognize an astronaut who in the performance of duties has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the nation and humanity. The honor now has been awarded to 30 people, including the crews of the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia disasters who received the award posthumously.
"The American story is about innovation, exploration, and pioneers who forge ahead. And Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken represent the American story," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. "When Doug and Bob launched into history, a new era of human spaceflight took flight. The Demo-2 mission showcased American leadership and technological ingenuity and inspired countless minds to dare to dream to fly among the stars. Congratulations to Doug and Bob on this well-deserved honor!"
On May 30, 2020, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft lifted off to the space station, marking the first mission to launch with astronauts as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Demo-2, a mission more than a decade in the making, was the first time American astronauts had launched from American soil on an American rocket since the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011.
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Russia's intelligence services have detained a U.S. citizen working for the Moscow bureau of The Wall Street Journal on charges of espionage.
Evan Gershkovich was on a reporting assignment in the Ural mountain city of Yekaterinburg when he was detained by agents from Russia's Federal Security Services, the FSB, which accused him of carrying out "illegal activities" on behalf of the U.S. government.
In a statement, the agency accused Gershkovich, of "acting on an assignment from the American side, was gathering information classified as a state secret about the activity of one of the enterprises of Russia's military-industrial complex."
The Urals mountain region is home to various Russian military factories.
The Wall Street Journal issued a statement denying the charges and says it is "deeply concerned about the safety" of Gershkovich.
Russia has introduced a slew of new restrictive laws surrounding media and information amid the war in Ukraine.
The Wall Street Journal is one of a small handful of western media outlets to have continued to report in Moscow despite the restrictive environment.
The Kremlin said it was aware of the arrest but called it "the prerogative" of the FSB.
"The only thing I can say is that, as far as we're aware, they caught him red-handed," said Kremlin spokesmen Dmitry Peskov, in a call with reporters.
Peskov also noted that The Wall Street Journal could continue its work in Russia.
Russia's Foreign Ministry — which issues visas and accreditation to foreign journalists — expressed support for Gershkovich's arrest.
"Unfortunately, it's not the first time the status of 'foreign correspondent', a journalist visa, and accreditation have been used by foreigners in our country to cover for activities that have nothing to do with journalism," said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Russia's Kommersant daily newspaper, said Gershkovich would soon be transported to Moscow's Lefortovo prison, the FSB's pre-trial detention facility.
Espionage charges in Russia can carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Gershkovich has covered Russia since 2017, working with The Moscow Times and France's Agency-France Presse before joining the Moscow bureau of The Wall Street Journal.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Rock Packaging Partners ("Mill Rock Packaging"), a specialty packaging platform that invests in growth-oriented companies with advanced service and product capabilities in the consumer packaging industry, announced today that it has appointed Allen Ennis as Chief Executive Officer. Mill Rock Packaging is a portfolio company of New York-based Mill Rock Capital, a growth and operations-oriented private investment firm.
Mr. Ennis has assumed leadership of the organization and will work in partnership with Mill Rock Capital on future growth initiatives. He replaces Eric Popham, a board member of Mill Rock Packaging and a Senior Principal at Mill Rock Capital, who has served as interim CEO for the past six months.
"Allen is a very talented leader with an impressive track record of driving profitable growth within the packaging markets. We are pleased that he is joining Mill Rock Packaging and we look forward to working closely together to drive our growth vision with our partner companies," said Mill Rock Packaging Chairman and Mill Rock Capital Senior Partner Edward Rose.
Mr. Ennis has over 28 years of commercial packaging experience, including founding Sierra Pacific, a successful food & beverage packaging business. He has held executive leadership roles with Graphic Packaging and Mondi Group, directing and integrating packaging activities in those businesses. More recently, he served as Executive Vice President for Pacific Southwest Container, and was CEO of Everett Graphics in Oakland, California. He holds a bachelor's degree from California State University, a law degree from the McGeorge School of Law, and attended the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.
Bob Feeser, Mill Rock Packaging Vice Chairman and Mill Rock Capital Senior Partner, added, "Allen is an outstanding leader who has demonstrated the ability to build strong, growth-focused businesses that deliver market-leading quality, service and innovation. We are excited to work with Allen to drive growth and value creation for our investors."
Mr. Ennis commented, "I am thrilled to join Mill Rock Packaging, with its outstanding growth platform in the specialty packaging market. I am excited to lead the team as we continue building a strong, customer-focused business."
About Mill Rock Packaging Partners
Mill Rock Packaging Partners is a specialty packaging growth platform and a portfolio company of Mill Rock Capital. The partnership was formed in 2020 to invest in growing businesses with advanced service and product capabilities in the consumer packaging industry. For more information, please visit https://millrockpackaging.com/.
About Mill Rock Capital
Great Mill Rock LLC dba Mill Rock Capital is a growth- and operations-oriented private investment firm that invests in well-positioned middle market industrial businesses in North America. Founded by Christopher Whalen and Adi Pekmezovic, Mill Rock Capital is purpose-built to invest in family-owned businesses, owner-operators and founder-led companies across six industry verticals. Focus sectors include chemicals, materials and packaging; industrial distribution; services; metals and engineered materials; transportation and logistics; and specialty manufacturing and industrial technology. This strategy leverages the deep expertise of the firm's principals, a majority of whom have direct operating experience in these same industries. Mill Rock Capital supports business transformation through a dual-sourcing strategy encompassing majority equity and Activ Capital® – debt, senior equity or hybrid investments which provide business owners value-added financial partnership without relinquishing a controlling stake. For more information, please visit https://millrock-cap.com/.
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After serious breach, Uber says services operational
(AP) - The ride-hailing service Uber said Friday that all its services are operational following what security professionals were calling a major data breach. It said there was no evidence the hacker got access to sensitive user data.
What appeared to be a lone hacker announced the breach on Thursday after apparently tricking an Uber employee into providing credentials.
Screenshots the hacker shared with security researchers indicate this person obtained full access to the cloud-based systems where Uber stores sensitive customer and financial data.
It is not known how much data the hacker stole or how long they were inside Uber’s network. Two researchers who communicated directly with the person — who self-identified as an 18-year-old to one of them— said they appeared interested in publicity. There was no indication they destroyed data.
But files shared with the researchers and posted widely on Twitter and other social media indicated the hacker was able to access Uber’s most crucial internal systems.
“It was really bad the access he had. It’s awful,” said Corbin Leo, one of the researchers who chatted with the hacker online.
He said screenshots the person shared showed the intruder got access to systems stored on Amazon and Google cloud-based servers where Uber keeps source code, financial data and customer data such as driver’s licenses.
“If he had keys to the kingdom he could start stopping services. He could delete stuff. He could download customer data, change people’s passwords,” said Leo, a researcher and head of business development at the security company Zellic.
Screenshots the hacker shared — many of which found their way online — showed they had accessed sensitive financial data and internal databases. Among them was one in which the hacker announced the breach on Uber’s internal Slack collaboration ssytem.
Sam Curry, an engineer with Yuga Labs who also communicated with the hacker, said there was no indication that the hacker had done any damage or was interested in anything more than publicity. “My gut feeling is that it seems like they are out to get as much attention as possible.”
Curry said he spoke to several Uber employees Thursday who said they were “working to lock down everything internally” to restrict the hacker’s access. That included the San Francisco company’s Slack network, he said.
In a statement posted online Friday, Uber said “internal software tools that we took down as a precaution yesterday are coming back online.”
It said all its services — including Uber Eats and Uber Freight — were operational.
The company did not respond to questions from The Associated Press including about whether the hacker gained access to customer data and if that data was stored encrypted. The company said there was no evidence that the intruder accessed “sensitive user data” such as trip history.
Curry and Leo said the hacker did not indicate how much data was copied. Uber did not recommend any specific actions for its users, such as changing passwords.
The hacker alerted the researchers to the intrusion Thursday by using an internal Uber account on the company’s network used to post vulnerabilities identified through its bug-bounty program, which pays ethical hackers to ferret out network weaknesses.
After commenting on those posts, the hacker provided a Telegram account address. Curry and other researchers then engaged them in a separate conversation, where the intruder provided screenshots of various pages from Uber’s cloud providers to prove they broke in.
The AP attempted to contact the hacker at the Telegram account, but received no response.
Screenshots posted on Twitter appeared to confirm what the researchers said the hacker claimed: That they obtained privileged access to Uber’s most critical systems through social engineering. Effectively, the hacker discovered the password of an Uber employee. Then, posing as a fellow worker, the hacker bombarded the employee with text messages asking them to confirm that they had logged into their account. Ultimately, the employee caved and provided a two-factor authentication code the hacker used to log in.
Social engineering is a popular hacking strategy, as humans tend to be the weakest link in any network. Teenagers used it in 2020 to hack Twitter and it has more recently been used in hacks of the tech companies Twilio and Cloudflare.
Uber has been hacked before.
Its former chief security officer, Joseph Sullivan, is currently on trial for allegedly arranging to pay hackers $100,000 to cover up a 2016 high-tech heist in which the personal information of about 57 million customers and drivers was stolen.
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Firm grows global presence with opening of Singapore office
SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) announced today the appointment of Abhi Shroff as Senior Vice President and Head of Institutional Distribution, Asia Pacific. Cohen & Steers has also established a new office in Singapore.
Mr. Shroff joins Cohen & Steers with over 20 years of financial services experience. He most recently served as Head of the Institutional Business, Asia Ex-Japan, at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Prior to joining Dimensional Fund Advisors in 2019, Mr. Shroff was Executive Vice President, Head of South Asia at PIMCO.
Joe Harvey, Chief Executive Officer and President, said:
"Expanding the firm's presence beyond Hong Kong will enable Cohen & Steers to enhance its commitment to clients in the region and the markets in which we invest. We welcome Abhi to Cohen & Steers to lead the Singapore office and expand our institutional footprint."
Mr. Shroff will lead Cohen & Steers' institutional business in the Asia Pacific Ex-Japan region. He reports to Marc Haynes, Senior Vice President and Head of International Institutional Distribution.
Marc Haynes, Senior Vice President and Head of International Institutional Distribution, said:
"Institutions in Asia are recognizing the importance of allocating to real assets strategies, including listed real estate and listed infrastructure, to complement existing allocations to private markets. Abhi's leadership in the region will allow Cohen & Steers to better serve our wide range of clients and their increasingly sophisticated portfolios."
For more information about Cohen & Steers, please visit www.cohenandsteers.com.
About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toc Tien, Touliver and Mew Amazing - three talented artists of Vietnamese music industry - collaborated in the product "Mot cong toc mai" ("A sideburn"), released on the evening of June 30.
Watch their Music Video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_xLRrwDric
The song "Mot cong toc mai" marks the first collaboration between Toc Tien and Touliver after their marriage. This is a Dance song, based on their strength, when Toc Tien shows off her voice on a vibrant music backgr ound. And Touliver brought out the best of him in the color of electronic music and showed his distinctive features in the way he placed the bassline and electric guitar sound.
Two distinctive personalities of the Vietnamese music market have joined forces to create a different music product. In the context that the majority of Vietnamese audiences still love Ballad songs and Pop Ballad songs, Toc Tien and Touliver have reversed their tastes, accepting trade-offs to fully express their musical personality, thereby merging with the modern flow of the music world.
The difference of "Mot cong toc mai" also comes from Mew Amazing - who wrote the lyrics and melody for the song. Mew Amazing's songs always show her innovative thinking, subtly insert satirical elements, reflecting society. With "Mot cong toc mai", Mew Amazing conveys the message that girls must have the courage to overcome the pain after a breakup.
That is reflected in the sentences: "Since you left forever / Made me a failure / The sadness in me is only as long as a sideburn / I hope you look back once / Behind you, the people who stayed / Me and your ex / Your ex and the girl before her / Ain't nobody cry".
MV "Mot cong toc mai" has the presence of Chau Bui - a popular fashionista of Vietnamese youth. Kien Ung - a member of SpaceSpeakers - plays the role of MV director. MV "Mot cong toc mai" is a spectacular set of scenes, continuously changing scenes to follow the speed of the song.
The beginning of the MV is the torment and suffering of Toc Tien when being betrayed by the person she loves. After that, the guy constantly "flirts" with the next girls, in front of Toc Tien. In the end, the four girls get together and teach the guy a lesson about the betrayal in love. The MV ends with a scene where the girls are dressed elegantly, with heavenly charisma when they do not belong to any man.
Toc Tien appeared in the MV in many different images. There is a scene where Toc Tien "shows off" her body and curves. The female singer also performed choreography on the vibrant music background of the MV.
The MV shows the audience what is the strongest and most characteristic of Toc Tien. Previously, the female singer collaborated with Touliver to create the product "Tomorrow" that left a special impression on Vietnamese audiences. Toc Tien has tried all genres from Ballad, Pop Ballad, to Pop and all succeeded.
Toc Tien is a popular female singer of Vietnamese music with nearly 20 years of experience. She had a breakthrough with the domestic audience from the gameshow The Remix in 2015. Over the years, Toc Tien affirmed the position of the top female singer, through many hits that attracted tens of millions of views. Toc Tien also sat as a coach at The Voice Vietnam in 2018 and impressed with her professional ability.
Meanwhile, Touliver is the leader of SpaceSpeakers - the most popular music organization in Vietnam today. He is a pioneer DJ/Producer in bringing electronic music to the Vietnamese market. Apart from Toc Tien, Touliver showed a special influence with the success of many Vietnamese singers, including JustaTee, Binz and SOOBIN.
The combination of the duo Toc Tien and Touliver is always a breakthrough, which is supported by the Vietnamese music lovers. Besides, the fact that they both built a family together in early 2020 also made the public especially interested, becoming the most influential Vietnamese married celebrity couple in the market. Now, Toc Tien and Touliver are in the leading position in the Vietnamese music industry, and the quality and difference of "Mot cong toc mai" have proved it even more.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)'s Operations Committee today approved a $6 million contract with Applied Wayfinding Inc. to develop a single mapping and wayfinding system for use by all Bay Area transit agencies. The goal of the project is to design and deploy a fully harmonized suite of maps, signs and transit information in all Bay Area transit locations — from individual bus stops to major hubs like the Salesforce Transit Center, the Eastridge Transit Center or the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station — and to provide practical, predictable guidance to the walkable destinations, local shuttles and the like that extend from these transit stops.
The launch of the Regional Mapping and Wayfinding project marks the first implementation of a 27-point action plan recommended last year by the Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force that MTC convened in 2020 to guide the post-pandemic future of public transportation in the Bay Area and to make the regional transit network more equitable, efficient, connected and customer-focused. MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza noted, "This is a great step forward in making transit more accessible and understandable for regular and new riders alike. As more people come back to public transit after the pandemic, a unified system of maps and signage will make it easier for Bay Area residents to feel comfortable riding transit wherever they find themselves in the nine counties."
State Sen. Josh Becker, who authored the Seamless Transit Transformation Act (SB 917) approved by the Senate and now pending in the Assembly, hailed the kickoff of the Regional Mapping and Wayfinding initiative. "I'm really encouraged by MTC's action today. My Seamless Transit Transformation Act aims to ensure this significant investment yields great results by first requiring that MTC develop this system in coordination with transit operators so they have a direct role in shaping it and second, that once new standards are developed, operators follow them. Transforming more than two dozen separate transit systems into one coordinated network demands focus on the customer experience, and that starts with clear and consistent information that applies to every one of the Bay Area's buses, trains, ferries, light-rail vehicles, streetcars or cable cars that crisscross our region."
The Regional Mapping and Wayfinding project is expected to deliver prototypes for physical maps and signs by early 2024. Design and installation of the new wayfinding system is scheduled to begin in 2024 and continue into 2025 at transit locations in Sonoma County before expanding first into Solano County and then the rest of the Bay Area in 2026 and beyond.
"Finally, the Bay Area is putting transit riders first," said Jeffrey Tumlin, Director of Transportation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force member. "Up until now, every transit operator has used standalone wayfinding, maps and transit information that is inconsistent and disconnected from that of other operators. This Regional Mapping and Wayfinding project will be a sea change for transit riders who will no longer have to figure out a new system every time they transfer from one transit operator to another. While this moment is worth celebrating, I hope that MTC and the 27 transit operators will continue to push to make our regional wayfinding and mapping system even more cohesive and unified."
The 32-member Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force was chaired by MTC Commissioner and Solano County Supervisor Jim Spering and included several other local elected officials as well as advocates for people with disabilities; representatives from the state Senate, state Assembly and the California State Transportation Agency; transit agencies; business and labor groups; and transit and social justice advocates. Commissioner Spering noted, "The operators and MTC came together and supported the mapping and wayfinding project as a near-term priority to serve transit riders. This is a great beginning, and I look forward to continued momentum on this project and other Action Plan items."
MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. More information about the Blue Ribbon Task Force and the Bay Area Transit Transformation Action Plan may be found at https://mtc.ca.gov/about-mtc/committees/interagency-committees/blue-ribbon-transit-recovery-task-force.
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Truist's Small Business Pulse Survey indicates that while small business owners continue to navigate inflationary concerns, they are finding new ways to grow their business through investments in employees, technology, and sales practices
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While small business owners continue to be concerned about inflation, they feel the future is bright and they are making smart investments in their companies, employees, and themselves, according to Truist's annual Small Business Pulse Survey 1. This year the survey uncovered the positive impact investments in technology, employee benefits, and work-life balance can have on strong business growth – even during times of economic uncertainty.
Small business owners are taking action to retain employees – from investing in employee benefits to increasing wages
In the past year, 69% of small business owners have taken one or more actionable steps to retain employees. In fact:
- 24% increased wages
- 18% provided training
- 16% offered remote work
- 14% offered additional benefits
- 13% offered employee recognition programs
- 11% offered health and wellness programs
- 11% offered additional personal time off (PTO)
- 9% offered childcare/child-friendly workplaces
Furthermore, business owners who feel better about their company's financial well-being are significantly more likely to have taken actions to attract/retain employees, and women-owned businesses are more likely to offer programs focused on the individual employee – investing back into the people who show up for the business every day. This includes:
"Our survey shows that small business owners are really investing in retaining and attracting employees. Not only can this lead to long-term growth, but it's simply the right thing to do for their employees and communities," said Scott Stearsman, head of small business at Truist. "This directly coincides with our values at Truist. We believe by demonstrating care, we can fulfill the purpose on which our company was founded, which is to inspire and build better lives and communities."
Small business owners are actively working to boost productivity and profits, with additional focus on making smart investments in sales and technology
To no large surprise, across business owners, the top three business concerns are inflation (35%), rising costs (35%) and economic uncertainty (26%). In fact, when asked specifically about inflation, 74% of total business owners said they were extremely or somewhat concerned.
However, more than half (52%) of business owners feel that business conditions have improved compared to a year ago. Fortunately, that rings true for Charlotte, North Carolina, where 60% feel business conditions have improved, and in Atlanta, where 64% feel business conditions have improved.
Additionally, small business owners are focused on increasing profits and making smart investments, with 87% of total business owners engaging in activities to boost productivity and profits. The top investments total business owners surveyed plan to make include increasing sales efforts (26%) and increasing use of technology (24%). When looking at specific groups of small business owners, top investments also include:
"It's promising to hear that, despite current economic conditions, small business owners are pivoting and making long-term investments in technology and sales practices to level up their companies for the future," said Stearsman. "They're planning ahead and digging in so they can continue to care for the communities depending on them."
This makes it challenging to maintain work-life balance, and while small business owners know it's important, it does not eliminate their stress
Despite the demands that come with running a small business, owners are working to prioritize their work-life balance. According to the survey, the most popular actions taken to achieve and maintain this include:
- Scheduling personal time (39%).
- Establishing and maintaining defined work hours (31%); those surveyed reported working an average of 40 hours per week.
- Creating work boundaries or setting times when they are not available (30%).
However, small business owners are still feeling stressed. In fact, 26% of BIPOC business owners and 21% of female business owners reported feeling extremely stressed in comparison to just 19% of total business owners surveyed. Additionally, 54% of total business owners reported feeling extremely or somewhat stressed, giving deeper insight into the stress levels of local business owners:
Furthermore, 67% of business owners have experienced negative consequences due to their work life, including:
- Increased stress/anxiety (32%)
- Insomnia/trouble sleeping (21%)
- Spending less time on self-care (21%)
- Strain on close relationships (18%)
"At Truist we're committed to caring for those who care, and that includes our small business owners," said Dontá Wilson, chief retail and small business banking officer at Truist. "We're here to support them with the right products, resources and expertise to help them do what they do best – serve our communities and make them stronger."
Showing Care for Small Businesses
Truist offers exclusive products and benefits for small business clients to help them grow their businesses, serve others, and build a secure future for themselves and their families, including:
- Dynamic Business Checking: Clients get more discounts, loyalty bonuses, and waived fees as their account balances grow. And small business clients with a Truist One Checking (personal account) automatically qualify for the Premier Level when they link it to a Dynamic Business Checking account.
- Simple Business Loan: Unsecured small business loan up to $50,000 with a competitive rate and no origination fee.
- Financial Education: Seminars facilitated by local branch leaders and/or virtual small business consultants to provide education on financial management and networking opportunities.
The commitment to small businesses goes deeper than finances. Here are some additional ways Truist, Truist Charitable Fund, and Truist Foundation are spreading Care to small businesses through partnerships:
- Community partnerships that strengthen small businesses—including SCORE, Operation HOPE's 1 Million Black Businesses.
- Strategic investments in BIPOC-owned small businesses through Truist Foundation.
- Partnerships with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that help with lending.
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country and offers a wide range of products and services through our retail and small business banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, insurance, wealth management, and specialized lending businesses. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $574 billion as of March 31, 2023. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
About Truist Foundation
Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at truist.com/foundation.
About Truist Charitable Fund
The Truist Charitable Fund is a donor-advised fund advised by Truist and administered by The Winston-Salem Foundation.
1 A 20-minute online interview from February 13, 2023 – March 7, 2023, with businesses that met the following qualifying criteria:
- Geographically representative of U.S. businesses within each revenue sub-group
- Work in a relevant industry, excluding financial services/insurance, not for profits/religious and government organizations
- Company's annual revenue is between $100K to less than $2MM
- Sole decision maker for financial decisions, or strongly influences decisions
- 518 total unweighted interviews:
- 265 lower revenue small businesses (annual revenue between $100K up to $999K)
- 253 upper revenue small businesses (annual revenue between $1MM up to $2MM)
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Katie Robinson knows England left many unimpressed with its underwhelming 1-0 victory against overmatched Haiti in its opening match at the Women's World Cup.
England is still tied with Denmark atop the Group D standings, regardless of how they played against Haiti, and that's all that really counts to Robinson.
“Every game at a World Cup is going to be difficult,” Robinson said. "Most importantly, we got the three points, and that’s all that matters right now.”
Well, what actually matters next is Friday's match against Denmark in Sydney, where the top spot in the group is up for grabs as both teams try to advance to the knockout round. It is the first meeting between the two teams at the Women’s World Cup, although they faced off three previous times at the European Championship.
England defeated Denmark twice in 1984, but the Danes were the winner in 2005, the last time the two nations faced in international play. They met in a friendly in 2019, won by England 2-0.
Denmark is back at the World Cup for the first time since 2007 and beat China 1-0 in its opening game.
England understands it must pick up its play against Denmark, which is ranked 13th in the world and a far tougher opponent than Haiti.
“We’re all working really hard in training to make sure we’re a bit more clinical, creating more chances and obviously getting our goal percentage higher. We know it’s something that we need to improve on," England forward Lauren Hemp said. "We are working really hard as a team to make sure that we’re ready for the game against Denmark and ready to score some goals.”
England is ranked fourth in the world and the reigning European champions. The Lionesses won all six of their games to win the tournament they hosted last year.
But England has not scored a goal in open play since the 23rd minute of the Women’s Finalissima against Brazil on April 6 — a span of 367 minutes.
“Heading into the World Cup, we’ve shown that we’re dominant against a lot of teams, so we just need to be a bit more clinical and have those percentages rise in the next game," Hemp said.
Denmark pulled out the win over China when substitute Amalie Vangsgaard scored in the 90th minute to give the Danes their sixth win in their last seven international matches. Denmark had a clean sheet in five of those games.
The Danes did not advance out of the group stage in their last two tournament appearances, but a win over England would make them the likely Group D winners. Denmark has never won two matches at a single Women's World Cup before.
ARGENTINA-SOUTH AFRICA
Hildah Magaia will play for South Africa, which believes it has a chance to win its first Women's World Cup game when it plays Argentina.
Magaia scored for South Africa in its tournament opener, but was injured on the play and couldn't finish the game. Sweden went on to win 2-1, but the performance gave the South Africans confidence they can get a victory.
Argentina dropped a 1-0 opener to Italy.
“Knowing that we went toe-to-toe with the No. 3 country in the world and it took a superhuman effort from them to get the result, we’re very positive for the next two matches,” South Africa coach Desiree Ellis said after the Sweden loss. “We’re not underestimating the teams, but we know our capabilities.”
Magaia and her coach both said she would “definitely” be able to play against Argentina.
CHINA-HAITI
China and Haiti were both disappointed by opening-game losses and next face off to stay alive in Group D in a match scheduled for Adelaide, Australia.
China probably thought it would open the tournament with a win over Denmark and instead lost 1-0.
China has been to the knockout round in all six of its previous tournament appearances and probably counted Denmark as an early win. China shouldn't overlook Haiti, which surprised by hanging with European champion England in a 1-0 loss to the Lionesses.
Playing so well against England was a huge feat for Haiti, which maybe now believes it has a shot at beating China.
Haiti needs to shore up its defense and has been scored on in all eight of its previous international games. But Haiti suffered a blow against England when defender Jennyfer Limage tore her ACL.
China has never lost consecutive group games in the history of the tournament.
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The next-generation platform provides reconciliation of medication activity supporting faster, more informed decision-making for patient safety
CHESHIRE, Conn., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medacist, the industry leader in drug diversion technology solutions, today introduced RxAuditor Reconcile, a new addition to the company's extensive product portfolio, designed to provide users the capability to close the loop on the medication use process and quickly identify anomalous activity in real time.
Built on the firm's 24 years of industry-specific data, RxAuditor Reconcile supports RxAuditor Investigate to help healthcare professionals streamline and accelerate drug diversion investigations with actionable information. Powered by Medacist's Genesis™ platform, the drug analytics solution leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide organizations with standardized, collaborative workflows for drug diversion activities.
"Medacist's RxAuditor Reconcile delivers a simpler, faster, and more cost-effective solution for accountability in healthcare facilities," said David J. Brzozowski Jr., CTO, Medacist. "The addition of this new product to our portfolio provides our customers with a powerful drug diversion detection solution that enhances medication observability by monitoring the entire drug chain of custody."
The ongoing opioid crisis continues to boost the need for advanced analytical solutions as organizations have increased their vigilance in tracking dispensing patterns. To meet this need, RxAuditor Reconcile was designed to accommodate search capabilities consistently across all transaction types, including all care areas, all individuals, and all medications; to help protect healthcare facilities from legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. Unlike other standard industry solutions, drug diversion teams can use RxAuditor Reconcile to create a case from the transaction list for reconciled and non-reconciled transactions.
"At a time where health professionals are continuing to be deluged with more and more challenges in their workplaces, we are pleased to introduce RxAuditor Reconcile to the industry," said David J. Brzozowski Sr., President & CEO, Medacist. "Medacist's suite of analytics services continues to serve as an ally for healthcare workers by eliminating hours of manual audits with advanced algorithms. RxAuditor Reconcile saves time where it counts."
For more information on RxAuditor Reconcile and Medacist, please visit our website at https://www.medacist.com/
Headquartered in Cheshire, CT, Medacist is a pioneer and leading innovator in drug diversion analytics. With the only U.S. patent in this discipline, the company applies artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and data analytics to clients' data in order to pinpoint unusual patterns throughout the lifecycle of drugs—from procurement to storage and management in a clinical pharmacy, to prescription and dispensation by doctors and nurses, to administration to the patient. Using Medacist's suite of analytic services, built on Genesis™ healthcare data platform, healthcare providers can identify possible abuse patterns for further investigation and action.
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Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke settle longstanding legal battle over rape, defamation claims
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled nearly a decade of suits and countersuits over her accusation that he drugged and raped her and his claim that she made it up and defamed him, they announced Thursday, with the singer saying that “only God knows what happened that night.”
Dr. Luke, meanwhile, said he was “absolutely certain that nothing happened. I never drugged or assaulted her.”
Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, as both she and he revealed on Instagram that they had agreed to “a resolution” of the case and to a statement from each of them. Messages seeking comment were sent to their attorneys.
“I cannot recount everything that happened,” Kesha wrote, adding that she wishes “nothing but peace to all parties involved.”
Dr. Luke, in turn, said he wished her well and wanted “to put this difficult matter behind me” after years of fighting to clear his name.
The deal averts a trial that had been scheduled for this summer over allegations that became a #MeToo cause for Kesha’s supporters and came to involve a lineup of music industry luminaries. Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink, Avril Lavigne, Adam Levine and Taio Cruz are among those who gave testimony or sworn statements related to the case.
At the same time, the case raised important legal questions about fame and defamation. The stakes were seen as high enough that media outlets weighed in about pretrial rulings that they worried could help powerful people suppress unflattering reporting.
The court clash between the multiplatinum-selling singer and the Grammy-nominated producer has been playing out since 2014 and looming over both of their careers.
The Associated Press does not generally name people who report being sexually assaulted unless they come forward publicly, as Kesha has done.
The singer made her name — originally styled Ke$ha — with a series of swaggering, just-try-to-stop-me party anthems, beginning with 2009′s “TiK ToK.” Those early hits were produced by Dr. Luke, who founded the record label that signed a Nashville unknown named Kesha Rose Sebert at age 18.
Born Lukasz Gottwald, he has produced chart-toppers for Perry, Lavigne, Flo Rida and more. Besides notching multiple Grammy nominations, Dr. Luke has repeatedly won pop songwriter of the year awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.
Kesha sued him in 2014, alleging he drugged and raped her nine years earlier and psychologically tormented her throughout their working relationship. She said he harangued her about her weight, denigrated her voice and lorded his power over her career.
“The abuse I suffered from Luke was a decade long, every day, every moment of every day,” she said during sworn questioning in 2017. According to Kesha, the ordeal sparked a flare-up of an eating disorder that led to her spending two months in a rehabilitation clinic in 2014.
Dr. Luke, who has not been charged with any crimes, responded by suing Kesha. He has asserted that she made “completely untrue and deeply hurtful” claims to tarnish him and get out of her record contract.
“Any reasonable person will not believe her,” he said when questioned under oath in 2017.
His attorneys have noted that Kesha herself said he “never made sexual advances at me” during sworn questioning in a separate lawsuit in 2011. She has since said she was “not entirely transparent” in those 2011 statements because she was terrified of Dr. Luke and felt compelled to protect him.
Kesha went five years without releasing an album during the standoff, saying she could not work with a “monster” but couldn’t get away from him because she was under contract with his label. His lawyers and the label’s attorneys maintained that she did not have to work with him personally.
She eventually returned with 2017′s “Rainbow” and two subsequent albums, all with other producers. Her most recent album, “Gag Order,” came out in May.
Dr. Luke’s career also took a hit after she went public with her allegations. He has said various artists, particularly female ones, eschewed “working with someone who’s called a rapist.”
But under the name Tyson Trax, he made it back to the top of the charts in 2020 with Doja Cat’s “Say So,” garnering his first Grammy nomination since 2014. By this year, he was ASCAP’s pop songwriter of the year once again.
Along the way, Kesha’s sexual abuse-related claims were dismissed because of time limits and other legal issues, without any findings about the merits of the allegations themselves. But she countersued Dr. Luke under a New York law against bringing frivolous suits to try to intimidate critics into silence; New York’s highest court recently ruled that she could pursue those claims.
The top court, which New York calls the Court of Appeals, also declared that Dr. Luke is a “public figure” in the eyes of the law. That’s significant because the legal requirements for proving defamation are tougher for public figures than for everyday people.
Lower courts had said the producer wasn’t a public figure. Over a dozen media outlets and organizations got involved in the case to argue that those earlier rulings could end up helping famous people squash free speech and reporting on sexual abuse allegations.
Earlier in the case, Kesha was ordered to pay Dr. Luke more than $373,000 in interest on royalties she paid him years late.
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TOKYO — (AP) — The U.N. nuclear chief is to visit Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Wednesday after the agency affirmed the safety of a contentious plan to release treated radioactive water into the sea.
On his way to the Fukushima Daiichi plant, a highlight of his four-day Japan visit, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Mariano Grossi will join government and utility officials to hear the concerns of mayors and fishing association leaders and to assure them of the plan's safety.
The IAEA, in its final report released Tuesday, concluded the plan to release the wastewater — which would be significantly diluted but still have some radioactivity — meets international standards and its environmental and health impact would be negligible.
But local fishing organizations have rejected the plan because they worry that their reputation will be damaged even if their catch isn’t contaminated. It is also opposed by groups in South Korea, China and some Pacific Island nations due to safety concerns and political reasons.
Fukushima's fisheries association on June 30 adopted a resolution saying their rejection to the treated water discharge plan remains unchanged.
Grossi told a news conference Tuesday that the IAEA will continue to monitor and assess the release of the water, which will be done over decades. “I believe in transparency, I believe in open dialogue and I believe in the validity of the exercise we are carrying out,” he said.
The report is a “comprehensive, neutral, objective, scientifically sound evaluation,” Grossi said. “We are very confident about it.”
A massive earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi plant’s cooling systems, causing three reactors to melt and contaminating their cooling water, which has leaked continuously. The water is collected, treated and stored in about 1,000 tanks, which will reach their capacity in early 2024.
The government and the plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings say the water must be removed to prevent any accidental leaks and make room for the plant’s decommissioning.
Japanese regulators finished their final safety inspection last week, and TEPCO is expected to get the permit for the release in coming days. It could then begin gradually discharging the water any time through an undersea tunnel from the plant to a location 1 kilometer (1,000 yards) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. But the start date is undecided due to protests at home and abroad.
Grossi said treating, diluting and gradually releasing the wastewater is a proven method widely used in other countries, including China, South Korea, the United States and France, to dispose of water containing certain radionuclides from nuclear plants.
Much of the Fukushima wastewater contains cesium and other radionuclides, but it will be filtered further to bring it below international standards for all but tritium, which is inseparable from water. It then will be diluted by 100 times with seawater before it is released.
Some scientists say the impact of long-term, low-dose exposure to radionuclides remains unknown and urge a delay in the release. Others say the discharge plan is safe but call for more transparency in sampling and monitoring.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after meeting with Grossi, said Japan will continue to provide “detailed explanations based on scientific evidence with a high degree of transparency both domestically and internationally.”
Grossi is also expected to visit South Korea, New Zealand and the Cook Islands after his visit to Japan to ease concerns there.
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Which eczema products are best?
People of any age can develop eczema, a chronic condition that often results in itching and inflamed skin. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2% to 10% of all adults in developed countries have some form of eczema. Fortunately, there are ways to help combat the symptoms of this condition, such as topical creams or prescription treatments. The best over-the-counter eczema product is the Aquaphor Healing Ointment Variety Pack.
What to know before you buy eczema products
Causes and symptoms of eczema
Eczema is an overarching term for many different types of dermatitis. The common types of eczema include:
- Contact dermatitis
- Atopic dermatitis
- Dyshidrotic eczema
- Neurodermatitis
It is usually caused by one or more of the following:
- Genetics: Those with a family history of dermatitis, allergens or asthma are more likely to also develop eczema.
- Environmental triggers: Common allergens such as pollen, food and pet hair or dander can result in an allergic reaction, leading to a flare-up. Other things such as extremely dry air, high heat, air pollutants and strong fragrances in hand soap can also lead to it.
- Immune system issues: Mental or physical stress, infection and asthma can all trigger eczema.
Signs of eczema include:
- Dry, itchy skin
- Small bumps on the skin
- Rashes
- Swelling or inflammation
- Blisters
For some people, symptoms last only a few days. For others, they can last several weeks. Fortunately, most at-home treatments can help soothe flare-ups.
Primary ingredients
Although every eczema product is different, here are the three main ingredient categories you can expect to find:
- Emollients: Emollients help rebuild and protect the skin barrier by returning natural fats to it. Common emollients are cocoa butter, fatty acids, paraffin, shea butter, petroleum jelly and ceramides.
- Humectants: These can help bring moisture back to the skin. Common humectants include aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, lactic acid and glycerin. Used alone, these ingredients could cause a mild burning sensation on the skin. Most lotions and gels with humectants also contain soothing ingredients that prevent this issue.
- Occlusives: These help lock and seal in the moisture obtained from humectants. A common problem with many creams and lotions is that they evaporate quickly. With occlusives, this is no longer an issue. Common ones are petroleum jelly, coconut oil and mineral oil.
Many products for eczema include one or more of the ingredients above. Used in combination, they can provide the most relief. If you want to check how much moisture is in your skin, use a skin moisture analyzer to get fast results. This can help you determine what type of product to get.
Prescription vs. over-the-counter products
Over-the-counter solutions to eczema can handle most flare-ups, but if you’re having chronic issues, consult with a dermatologist. They should be able to prescribe medicated creams such as hydrocortisone cream to help you get a better handle on it.
Other options that can prevent rashness and reduce inflammation caused by dermatitis include:
- Calcineurin inhibitors
- Crisaborole ointment
What to look for in quality eczema products
Form
Eczema products usually come in the following forms:
- Lotions absorb quickly into the skin but are primarily made from water. Unless medicated, the moisture doesn’t last for long.
- Creams and ointments have a higher oil concentration than water and feel heavier on the skin. These last longer, so you don’t have to reapply them as often. Many are ideal for highly sensitive skin.
- Skin barrier creams help lock in moisture and generally include ingredients such as ceramides. Consult a doctor before using one.
- Plant-based oils, such as tea tree oil, offer minor or temporary relief. Use these with caution if you have known allergies.
Container size and style
Most containers are either pumps, jars or tubes. Some have an applicator nozzle, while others require you to remove a lid to use them.
Lotions usually come in 12- to 24-fluid-ounce containers, while thicker ointments and jars are between 8 and 14 ounces, on average.
Choose a container size based on how frequently you plan to use it. If you want to take the product with you, go with a smaller container. But if you want something to put by the sink or on the bedside table, choose a larger one.
Ingredients to avoid
Many creams, ointments and lotions claim to be able to hydrate the skin and bring immediate relief to things such as rashes or itchiness. However, certain ingredients can make the issue worse such as by drying out or irritating your skin. This includes:
- Salicylic acid
- Retinol
- Artificial fragrances
- Botanicals
Other ingredients could cause certain types of dermatitis to flare up, including:
- Lanolin
- Retinoids
- Ethanol
Cross-reference any ingredients with any known allergies before purchase. If you’re not sure what type of eczema you have, consult a doctor to find out what they recommend.
How much you can expect to spend on eczema products
A small container of ointment or bottle of lotion costs around $10-$30. Specialty skin care treatments and larger containers can cost $30-$80.
Eczema products FAQ
How do you diagnose eczema?
A. A dermatologist or another healthcare provider can examine your skin for common signs of eczema, such as dry or red skin. They will also ask a series of questions about your symptoms. In some cases, you may undergo an allergy skin or blood test to determine the type you have.
Are organic products best?
A. Many organic lotions, ointments and creams contain botanicals and essential oils, which could cause an allergic reaction in some people. A better option for those with sensitive skin or frequent flare-ups is a hypoallergenic solution.
Is eczema curable?
A. No, but having a good moisturizing routine can help alleviate symptoms. Along with this, avoid scratching itchy areas. Also, switch to mild soaps and detergents, ideally without artificial scents. If the air is dry, use a humidifier.
What are the best eczema products to buy?
Top eczema product
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Variety Pack
What you need to know: Included in this variety pack are a jar and a tube of strong ointment that seals in moisture and protects your skin.
What you’ll love: It can create a soothing barrier for cracked and dry skin while restoring smoothness. It’s thick and unscented, making it ideal for long-term relief.
What you should consider: It does contain lanolin, which can cause broken skin to sting.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top eczema product for the money
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream For Sensitive Skin
What you need to know: This moisturizing cream is free from steroids and fragrances, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin who want something for daily use.
What you’ll love: Gentle and hydrating, this 12-fluid-ounce bottle can help soothe dry or irritated skin. It has colloidal oatmeal, ceramides and lipids that restore the skin’s natural protective barrier.
What you should consider: It requires frequent reapplication for those with more chronic skin irritation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and iHerb
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Perfect for full-body use, this lotion can help soothe and hydrate irritated or dry skin.
What you’ll love: It’s a great addition to any skin care routine, especially after a shower or bath. The formula contains aloe vera and witch hazel extract, which can smooth and soothe the skin.
What you should consider: It does have a light scent, which could be problematic for sensitive skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The man accused in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students is expected to appear in court Thursday, a day after classes resumed for undergraduates, many of whom until recent days were stricken by fear over the case.
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Bryan Kohberger, the 28-year-old Washington State University graduate student charged in the case, has yet to enter a plea and is waiting to learn whether prosecutors in the high-profile case will pursue the death penalty. Thursday's hearing is a status conference, which often deal with scheduling of court dates.
Nearly two months after the four students were killed near campus — and two weeks after Kohberger was arrested and charged with the crime — the picturesque school grounds were starting to feel a little closer to normal.
On Wednesday, the first day of classes after winter break, students were once again striding across the university's frosty sidewalks and crowding the campus food court.
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A general feeling of relief was in the air, university spokesperson Jodi Walker said.
“The students are back and enrollments are looking good,” Walker said. “I think everybody's happy to be back under the circumstances. They're relieved that an arrest has been made, and ready to focus on the semester.”
The Nov. 13 slayings of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin left the rural community in Moscow, Idaho, grief-stricken and afraid, prompting nearly half of the university’s students to leave town for the perceived safety of online courses.
Weeks went by without a named suspect and few details were released, but on Dec. 30 Kohberger, a doctoral student from the university located just 10 miles (16 kilometers) away — was arrested at his parents' home in eastern Pennsylvania. Kohberger was extradited to Idaho last week.
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It's too early to tell exactly how many students decided to return to in-person classes, Walker said. Those numbers are tallied in about two weeks to give students time for any schedule changes.
Professor Christopher Williams said when he stopped by the student union building to grab lunch from the food court, it was busier than it had been for weeks.
“It looked a fair amount more crowded than I've seen it, especially toward the end of last semester,” he said.
Students will have the chance to sign up for a series of extracurricular self-defense classes as well as various violence prevention and safety planning programs, Walker said. There's still additional security on campus, as well as ongoing counseling and other support services for students, she said.
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But it feels like the students have rallied and are determined to succeed despite the horrific circumstances of the last semester, Walker said.
“It definitely doesn't diminish what happened, but we are figuring out a path forward," she said.
The Latah County Jail, where Kohberger is being held without bond, is about a 20 minute walk from campus.
During his court appearance Thursday, a magistrate judge will discuss scheduling with his attorney and the prosecutor.
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Sometimes decisions will be made at status conferences that change the trajectory of the case — for instance, a defendant could waive their right to a speedy trial or agree to skip the preliminary hearing — but more often the conferences are about things like agreeing on future court dates, discussing how many days each side will need to present testimony, or making sure both sides have access to any evidence they need.
The next major court appearance could be a preliminary hearing, when Prosecutor Bill Thompson will be expected to show the magistrate judge that he has enough evidence to justify moving forward with the felony charges. If the magistrate judge agrees, the case will be “bound over” into Idaho's 2nd District Court, and a district judge will take over the felony case. Then Kohberger will have a chance to enter a plea to the charges. If he pleads not guilty, the case will begin working toward a trial. If he pleads guilty, a sentencing hearing will be set.
There's no guarantee that a preliminary hearing will occur, however. Defendants often agree to skip preliminary hearings for all sorts of reasons, and skipping one does not imply any admission of guilt. Likewise, if a defendant loses a preliminary hearing, they are still presumed innocent in the eyes of the law, and the preliminary hearing cannot be used against them when the case goes to trial.
The prosecutor has not yet said if he will seek the death penalty in Kohberger's case. If Thompson decides to seek the death penalty, he has to file a formal notice with the court no later than 60 days after Kohberger enters a plea.
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A magistrate judge has also issued a gag order barring the attorneys and any agencies involved from talking about the case. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/University-of-Idaho-stabbings-suspect-to-appear-17712574.php | 2023-01-12 06:50:18 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/University-of-Idaho-stabbings-suspect-to-appear-17712574.php |
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Humanigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: HGEN) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 28, 2021 to July 12, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 25, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in HGEN:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Humanigen, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Humanigen's lead product candidate, lenzilumab, was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (iii) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Humanigen you have until October 25, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Humanigen securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the HGEN lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/humanigen-inc-class-action-loss-submission-form?id=32326&from=4.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-1-6
(six, four, one, six)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-1-6
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On Feb. 9–11, the first-of-its-kind event will feature the live unveiling of the 2023 Golf Digest Hot List and allow golfers to demo the year's best equipment ahead of the upcoming season
PHOENIX, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf Galaxy and Golf Digest today unveiled plans for the inaugural Golf Galaxy Hot List Live presented by Golf Digest, to be held at Papago Golf Course in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will provide golfers with a first-of-its-kind consumer demo and live entertainment experience to celebrate the game and debut the 2023 Golf Digest Hot List.
Appealing to golfers of all levels, Golf Galaxy Hot List Live presented by Golf Digest will be a golf event where ticketholders can demo the latest clubs, participate in accuracy and distance challenges, and engage with golf personalities and experts. Attendees can also schedule on-site club fittings and place orders for newly launched golf equipment.
"We are excited to partner with Golf Digest to bring a unique and immersive experience to golfers, showcasing the latest clubs and technologies to help them play their best golf," said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of DICK'S Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy.
"The Golf Digest Hot List has long been golf's leading annual equipment review, offering readers the industry's most thorough independent guide to the year's new golf clubs. We are very excited to partner with Golf Galaxy, the premiere golf retailer in the market, to bring the ultimate club guide directly to golfers," said Chris Reynolds, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Golf Digest.
Hot List Live's three-day programming will include:
- The ability to demo the latest Hot List equipment
- On-site club fittings of top brands from certified Golf Galaxy fitters
- Programming with top golf influencers and celebrities
- Instruction clinics with Golf Digest-ranked teachers, including Michael Breed, Erika Larkin and Mike Malaska
- Skills challenges
- Product displays
- Immersive hospitality lounges with food vendors, bars, gaming areas and retail shops
- Live music
- Live, interactive moments from popular golf-content creators
- Opportunity to participate in golf activations and win prizes
Ticket packages are now on sale at hotlistlive.com and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis with limited capacity. Attendees can purchase up to ten (10) tickets in one session. The event will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MST on Feb. 9, 10 and 11.
All Access Pass for $199 includes:
- 1-day grounds access
Grounds Pass for $49 includes:
- 1-day grounds access
Sponsors of Hot List Live include Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, TAG Heuer, E-Z-GO, Cohiba and Macanudo.
For more information, visit hotlistlive.com.
About Golf Galaxy
Golf Galaxy, LLC helps golfers improve their skills and gain confidence on the course. The specialty golf retailer offers a broad assortment of golf equipment, apparel and footwear from leading brands like Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, PING, Nike, Under Armour and more, and a complete range of golf services from PGA and LPGA professionals, certified fitting experts and club technicians. The retailer also operates Golf Galaxy Performance Center, a new concept offering golfers of all levels an immersive experience. Additional information can be found on GolfGalaxy.com and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Golf Digest
Golf Digest is the most widely read golf publication in the world and the authority on how to play, what to play, and where to play. Golf Digest aims to enhance the enjoyment of all facets of the game—making its readers better players, smarter consumers and more discerning travelers, while offering the kind of informative and provocative stories that fuel the unending conversation that is golf. Visit golfdigest.com.
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Trump’s lawyers file motion to ‘quash’ Georgia special grand jury report
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are attacking a special grand jury and prosecutors who investigated him in Georgia, asking a state court to throw out its report and all testimony from the inquiry and bar Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from continuing to investigate or prosecute Trump.
The filing, made Monday in Atlanta, argues that the Georgia law that allows for special grand juries is unconstitutionally vague because it doesn’t say whether such a grand jury is handing criminal matters or civil matters. The lawyers also argue that the grand jury didn’t sufficiently protect Trump’s right to due process.
Lawyers Jennifer Little and Drew Findling wrote that the world watched a special grand jury process “that was confusing, flawed, and at times, blatantly unconstitutional.”
The lawyers wrote that the special grand jury “involved a constant lack of clarity as to the law, inconsistent applications of basic constitutional protections for individuals being brought before it, and a prosecutor’s office that was found to have an actual conflict, yet continued to pursue the investigation.”
Willis opened the Georgia investigation in early 2021, shortly after a recording of a phone call between Trump and a top state official was made public. During that Jan. 2, 2021, phone call, Trump suggested that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to reverse his narrow loss in the state.
The special grand jury, which was seated in May 2022, heard from about 75 witnesses and considered other evidence before wrapping up its work in December. It did not have the authority to issue indictments but instead produced a report with recommendations for Willis. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ordered most of that report to remain under seal.
The foreperson of the special grand jury said in news interviews last month that the panel recommended that numerous people be indicted, but she declined to say who. It is ultimately up to Willis to decide whether to go to a regular grand jury to seek one or more indictments in the case. She said during a hearing in January that decisions in the case are “imminent.”
The lawyers also attacked interviews that the foreperson and other grand jurors have given, writing that “the foreperson’s public comments in and of themselves likewise violate notions of fundamental fairness and due process and taint any future grand jury pool.”
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Ramp collapse at Stahlman Park in Surfside: About 20 teens injured, 5 life-flighted
SURFSIDE, Texas - Multiple injuries have been reported after a ramp collapsed at Stahlman Park in Surfside on Thursday.
According to the Surfside Fire Department, at least five teenagers were life-flighted to Memorial Hermann in Houston, about six teens were taken to local hospitals via ambulance, and approximately 10 more were taken to a hospital by a private vehicle.
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"The tone [on the scanner] came over as casualties and a deck collapse," said Assistant Chief Justin Mills from the Surfside Beach Volunteer Fire Department. "It was hectic. There was a lot going on."
Their injuries are non-life-threatening, according to Brazoria County authorities.
Officials say the incident involved the Bayou City Fellowship summer camp visiting from Cypress, Tomball, and Spring Branch. All the teen ages range from 14 to 18.
"With 21 people being triaged in the plank that I saw that fell, one would be led to believe there were a lot of people on that section [of the boardwalk]," said Chief Foreman.
"We’re going to have engineers go out there, look at the scene, and try to figure out what occurred," said Oyster Creek Police Chief Richard Foreman. "Those will have to come from the incident command people."
A section of an elevated wooden walkway fell several feet, and law enforcement could be seen examining the area.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation and an update will be provided as the investigation progresses, authorities say.
Bayou City Fellowship released this statement on their Facebook in part:
"Please pray for our Students and all affected by the collapse of a deck while attending Dwell in Surfside Beach. Five were life-flighted to Memorial Hermann in Galveston. Nine were taken by ambulance to St. Luke's Lake Jackson, and five were driven to St. Luke’s for precautionary measures.
While this is a traumatic event, we are blessed to report that none of the injuries are life-threatening. We are thankful for the outpour of concern from our community and ask that the city and surrounding areas keep all that are affected physically and emotionally in prayer." | https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/ramp-collapse-at-stahlman-park-in-surfside | 2023-06-09 20:56:07 | 1 | https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/ramp-collapse-at-stahlman-park-in-surfside |
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity, Inc. (USA), a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 500 companies worldwide, announced that its award-winning Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and Digital Risk Monitoring (DRM) Platform is now available on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. The addition to the Oracle Cloud Marketplace will streamline Resecurity integration with critical Oracle Cloud applications and services, delivering a high level of compliance in variety of geographical regions according to existing data protection standards and regulatory requirements.
Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle Cloud customers seeking trusted business applications offering business solutions, including offerings that extend and enhance Oracle Cloud Applications. Oracle Cloud is an enterprise cloud that delivers performance and security across a comprehensive portfolio of services including SaaS, application development, application hosting and business analytics. Customers gain access to compute, storage, data management, security, integration, HPC, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain services to augment and modernize their critical workloads.
- Oracle Cloud Marketplace users who integrate Resecurity® into their cybersecurity technology stack will benefit from:
- Actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) delivery across enterprise IT ecosystem,
- Proactive around-the-clock security monitoring of cloud workloads, services, networks, and users,
- AI-powered digital risk evaluation of critical digital assets based on multiple categories and metrics (Dark Web, Compromised Accounts, Data Leaks, Network Hygiene, Cloud Security, etc.),
- A scalable threat hunting framework that can monitor a digital footprint of any size (Domains, Network Ranges, Cloud-based Nodes),
- Contextualized Dark Web intelligence with over 3.4 billion historical records and meta-data,
- Early-warning risk alerts and data-backed suggested risk mitigation tips to enable a proactive security strategy.
Recently Resecurity products have been named a Gold Winner by the 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards in North America. Resecurity products and services received Gold recognition across 3 categories in highly competitive categories such as cyber threat intelligence (CTI), threat hunting, and third-party risk management (TPRM):
- GOLD WINNER for Cyber Threat Intelligence in North America: Resecurity® Context™ Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform
- GOLD WINNER for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) in North America: Resecurity® Risk™ Supply Chain Risk Management Platform
- GOLD WINNER for Threat Hunting in North America: Resecurity® Hunter™ Research & Development
Click here to learn more information about Resecurity® on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
Resecurity is a cybersecurity company that delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, Resecurity was named as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California by Inc. Magazine. An Official Member of Infragard, AFCEA, NDIA, SIA and FS-ISAC. To learn more about Resecurity, visit https://resecurity.com.
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There was a high curiosity factor surrounding the Doyle volleyball team last week when it visited Woodlawn High for a preseason jamboree, but these days, that’s a good thing for the Tigers.
After a season of dipping its toe into the Louisiana High School Athletic Association waters with junior varsity competition, Doyle volleyball is ready to take on a full varsity slate. At Woodlawn, the Tigers showed just how ready they are.
Playing single sets against three teams — Baton Rouge High, West Feliciana and Central Private — that all advanced to the second round of playoffs in their respective divisions last year, Doyle looked right at home. The result was a respectable 2-1 showing with the dropped set coming at the hands of Baton Rouge, which might have been the most polished team at the jamboree.
“I think we played very well and we’re excited for the start of the season. Two out of three is a pretty good win to me,” said Doyle coach Ashlie Byrnes, a former standout at Mandeville High.
Byrnes said she wants Doyle, which will play in Division IV, District 4, to learn when it plays schools from higher divisions. That was the case in the Tigers' first set when it took on Baton Rouge, of Division I.
Doyle stayed close in the early going, and trailed 10-6 after Allie Wilmot’s spike. From there, the Bulldogs took control, allowed only one point on a hitting error, and moved out to a 20-7 lead. Baton Rouge eventually won the set 25-12, but if the loss got the Tigers down, it wasn’t for long.
Against West Feliciana, of Division III, there was an early 3-3 tie before Doyle pulled away. The Tigers led 16-6 at one point, and Presley Duffy’s kill helped them close out a 25-18 win despite a late Saints’ run that pulled West Feliciana within six points.
Doyle concluded its jamboree showing with another 25-18 win, this one against Division V’s Central Private.
“(Baton Rouge) is a very good team, and we learned from that,” Byrnes reflected. “I think we walked away knowing what we’ll need to do next time.”
Learning while playing teams that have had success, particularly ones in higher classifications, is something Byrnes sees as a valuable tool. The Tigers pre-district schedule will feature games with five Division I schools including parish rivals Walker, Denham Springs and Live Oak.
“At the end of the day, those bigger teams are going to help our team get better,” Byrnes said. “We do learn from our mistakes, and that’s what will make a difference.”
As for the team’s leaders, attacker Emily Hamel, setter Shelby Taylor and libero Gracie Chaney will be among the players trying to help Doyle win more sets than it loses every time out. It’s a recipe for success that will bring more happy finishes.
“I think (the players) were pretty pumped at Woodlawn,” Byrnes said. “Overall, I think everybody was happy with the outcome.” | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/livingston_tangipahoa/article_25b262a2-2645-11ed-a0ea-57bd0077a2c6.html | 2022-08-29 07:46:01 | 1 | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/communities/livingston_tangipahoa/article_25b262a2-2645-11ed-a0ea-57bd0077a2c6.html |
Cross border services include Decentralised Identifiers (DID) to facilitate Global Trade and International Finance
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China's national blockchain, Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (XInghuo BIF) inked an agreement with MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) for MyEG to own and operate the Xinghuo International Supernode that will provide connectivity to the rest of the world at the 2022 China Internet Conference hosted by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and Shenzhen Municipal People's Government. The agreement also entails the cross-border adoption and utilisation of the latest Decentralised Identifier standard (DID) to gradually create the Web3 of China and beyond.
Xinghuo BIF is a global blockchain infrastructure devoted to a trustworthy digital foundation for the world. Up till now, 7 Xinghuo BIF supernodes cover main areas in China and 29 backbone nodes provide services to a broader range of industries and cities. Xiamen and Liuzhou Supernodes, Jiaozhou (Shandong) and Hengqin (Guangzhou) backbone nodes empower cross-border trade and provide international service overseas. International enterprises including SAP and Siemens partnered with Xinghuo to promote global blockchain innovative applications. Presently, Xinghuo BIF resolves approximately 100 million blockchain identifiers daily, placing it as the most actively used blockchain platform globally.
The international supernode will connect to MyEG's layer-1 permissioned public blockchain, Zetrix, which is fully compatible with Xinghuo. This enables Zetrix network's on-chain assets and transactions to cross seamlessly into Xinghuo, connecting governments, businesses and their people to a global blockchain-based economy.
Commenting on the partnership, Xiaohui Yu, President of CAICT said," We should cooperate more in building node network, seize the opportunity presented in the next generation of Internet and empower industries with blockchain and other technologies, thus providing solid infrastructure and advancing innovative development."
The agreement marks a milestone achievement in Xinghuo BIF's global expansion since the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed on 12th October, 2021. The international supernode will connect to MyEG and develop blockchain infrastructure applications, which will increase the interconnectivity of infrastructure in countries, and enhance the capability of cross-chain operation. With its technologies and public service capabilities, Xinghuo BIF will provide blockchain services to Malaysia and other ASEAN countries and assist in cross-border commodity-tracing, identity verification and supply-chain finance.
Wong Thean Soon, Group Managing Director of MyEG and co-founder of Zetrix said, "Xinghuo BIF is already the most advanced and heavily utilised chain for industrial and trade applications. Now with the commencement of the Xinghuo International Supernode, the rest of the world can connect and be part of the China Web 3 evolution that will promote the establishment of international communities and facilitate global trade and finance."
Xinghuo BIF and MyEG's layer-1 public blockchain, Zetrix, had previously announced the introduction of cross chain Blockchain Identifiers (BID), Verifiable Credentials (VC), and on Chain Agreement signing. BIDs and VCs are critical building blocks of more interconnected Web 3, as they are the foundational tools that decentralised apps can call upon to deliver a myriad of new services.
The agreement between the parties was befittingly signed on-chain on the Xinghuo-Zetrix blockchain ecosystem.
About MY E.G. Services Bhd ("MyEG")
MyEG is
premier digital services company. Having commenced operations in 2000 as the flagship e-government services provider, MyEG continues to play a leading role in driving technological change in the region, bringing a diverse and complete range of innovations spanning the online delivery of major government services to a variety of commercial offerings in the areas of immigration, automotive, healthcare and financial services, among others. Committed to staying firmly at the forefront of the region's digital revolution, MyEG has embraced the potential of blockchain technology to enhance all aspects of life and is actively pioneering its adoption across its main markets
MyEG has operations in key regional markets such as
and
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About Zetrix
Zetrix is a layer-1 public blockchain that facilitates smart contracts and delivers privacy, security and scalability. Zetrix's cryptographic infrastructure can be introduced to multiple industries to connect governments, businesses and their citizens to a global blockchain-based economy. Owned by My E.G. Services Bhd, the cross-border and cross-chain integration with Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (BIF) enables Zetrix to serve as a blockchain gateway that facilitates global trade by deploying critical building blocks for Web3 services such as Blockchain-based Identifiers (BID) and Verifiable Credentials (VC). To learn more about Zetrix, visit Website | Twitter |
About Xinghuo BIF
Xinghuo BIF is a national blockchain infrastructure supported by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and led by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). It provides services mainly to industrial Internet, makes breakthroughs in Internet identifier, increases the application of blockchain and drives the economy. With open construction strategies and governance model, Xinghuo BIF positions as a national blockchain infrastructure that provides service to the world and its construction was started in Aug 2020. On 3 Aug 2021, CAICT released BIF-Core, which marks the start of its primary chain operation and global service.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
0-0-1, Fireball: 1
(zero, zero, one; Fireball: one)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
0-0-1, Fireball: 1
(zero, zero, one; Fireball: one) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Midday-game-17287966.php | 2022-07-06 18:20:22 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Midday-game-17287966.php |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk’s big bet that Tesla price cuts could boost sales and profits amid increasing competition and poor economic sentiment appears to be yielding mixed results. Sales jumped and the company beat analyst expectations for net income in the April-June quarter, although the company’s profit margins declined. Tesla shares followed suit in after-hours trading.
The Austin, Texas, maker of electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries reported net income of $2.7 billion in the quarter, a 20% increase from a year ago. Earnings per share also rose 20% to 78 cents when measured via generally accepted accounting principles. Total revenue rose 47% to $24.93 billion.
Analysts, however, tend to focus on Tesla’s own measurement of profit, which excludes stock-based compensation expense. By that measure, Tesla’s net income zoomed to $3.15 billion, or 91 cents a share, sharply exceeding average analyst estimates of 80 cents per share according to FactSet. Some analysts had expected profits to fall because of the price cuts.
Tesla shares, however, initially stayed flat at roughly $292 in after-hours trading immediately following the earnings report, up a smidgeon from their close at $291.26. As Tesla executives spoke to analysts in a conference call, shares slipped more than 4%.
Tesla reported strong vehicle delivery numbers on July 2, saying they rose 83% compared to the year-earlier quarter after the company cut prices several times on its four electric vehicle models. Tesla sold a record 466,140 vehicles worldwide from April through June, nearly double the 254,695 it sold during the same period a year earlier.
The vast majority of those sales involved Tesla’s popular Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossover SUVs.
But the earnings report provided mixed messages on one of the larger questions facing Tesla: whether the automaker’s discounting strategy can boost sales while preserving its profit margins. Tesla’s operating margin, which represents how efficiently sales are turned into pretax profits, fell to 9.6% in the April-June quarter, down significantly from 14.6% a year earlier. The measure had also declined sharply in the January-March quarter.
While pressures on profitability and pricing continue to weigh on Tesla, Jeff Windau, an analyst with Edward Jones, said he took heart from some management comments about cost control and said the company’s overall trajectory remains sound.
“The long term drivers for growth remain in place and there are just going to be some near-term headwinds in the current environment we’re in,” he said.
In the company’s conference call with analysts, Musk praised the company’s performance despite high interest rates and what he called significant economic uncertainty, then quickly changed the subject to Tesla’s advanced projects such as its so-called “full self driving” software.
Despite the name, Tesla cars with the software enabled cannot drive themselves, and the company warns drivers that they have to be ready to intervene at all times. Musk extolled Tesla’s work on a new machine-learning system it calls Dojo that the company plans to use for improving its self-driving software.
Musk also said that Tesla should deliver its long promised Cybertruck — an unusual looking pickup with an angular design that might not look out of place in a “Mad Max” movie — by the end of the year. Tesla announced Saturday that the first Cybertruck had rolled off the assembly line.
But analysts aren’t convinced that the vehicle will be widely available any time soon, not least because other automakers have already unveiled more conventional looking electric pickups such as the Ford F-150 Lightning.
“I don’t think we’ll see any meaningful volumes, certainly not this year,” said Seth Goldstein, an analyst with Morningstar Research. “Not even next year. Maybe we’re looking more into 2025, 26, 27 until we see them.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-teslas-q2-income-jumps-20-although-shares-stayed-flat-amid-concerns-about-profits/ | 2023-07-20 12:33:01 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-teslas-q2-income-jumps-20-although-shares-stayed-flat-amid-concerns-about-profits/ |
Ukraine’s foreign ministry invited Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), widely presumed to be gearing up for a 2024 White House bid, to visit the former Soviet Union nation following comments he made in which he referred to Russia’s invasion of the country as a “territorial dispute.”
“We are sure that as a former military officer deployed to a combat zone, Governor @RonDeSantisFL knows the difference between a ‘dispute’ and war. We invite him to visit Ukraine to get a deeper understanding of Russia’s full-scale invasion and the threats it poses to US interests,” Oleg Nikolenko, a spokesman for the Ukrainian foreign ministry, said in a post on Tuesday, quote-tweeting an article regarding DeSantis’s comments.
Nikolenko was referring to comments that DeSantis made in response to a Fox News questionnaire that was given out to declared and potential 2024 GOP presidential candidates, asking them to answer several questions regarding the Russian invasion.
“While the U.S. has many vital national interests — securing our borders, addressing the crisis of readiness within our military, achieving energy security and independence, and checking the economic, cultural, and military power of the Chinese Communist Party — becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia is not one of them,” DeSantis said in his response to the questionnaire.
But the governor’s characterization of the Russian invasion in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute” and his position that the U.S. not be as deeply involved in the conflict has sparked pushback from within the GOP.
“To those who believe that Russia’s unprovoked and barbaric invasion of Ukraine is not a priority for the United States – you are missing a lot,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) tweeted.
“By the way, China’s claim to Taiwan is also based on the proposition of a territorial dispute. I hope both the Democrat and Republican parties will reject this proposition,” he added in a later tweet.
Meanwhile, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) rejected the idea that the invasion was a “territorial dispute” while speaking to conservative radio show host Hugh Hewitt.
“Well, it’s not a territorial dispute in the sense that any more than it would be a territorial dispute if the United States decided that it wanted to invade Canada or take over the Bahamas,” Rubio said on Tuesday. “Just because someone claims something doesn’t mean it belongs to them.”
Meanwhile, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told Politico he was “disturbed” by the governor’s remarks.
“I want to find out more about it, but I hope he feels like he doesn’t need to take that Tucker Carlson line to be competitive in the primary. It’s important for us to continue to support Ukrainians for our own security,” he added.
The Hill has reached out to DeSantis’s office and campaign for comment. | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/ukraine-foreign-ministry-invites-desantis-to-visit-following-territorial-dispute-comments/ | 2023-03-15 22:55:08 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/ukraine-foreign-ministry-invites-desantis-to-visit-following-territorial-dispute-comments/ |
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