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NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME reveals the 2022 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The issue has 5 worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the TIME100: actor Zendaya, Apple CEO Tim Cook, recording artist Mary J. Blige, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, and actor Simu Liu.
The TIME100 includes surprising pairings of the list members and the guest contributors TIME selects to write about them. The nineteenth annual list features: Michelle Obama on Oprah Winfrey, Joe Biden on Volodymyr Zelensky, Matthew McConaughey on Channing Tatum, Denis Villeneuve on Zendaya, James Corden on Adele, Reese Witherspoon on Zoë Kravitz, Martin Scorsese on Andrew Garfield, Sandra Oh on Simu Liu, Ryan Seacrest on Kris Jenner, Laurene Powell Jobs on Tim Cook, Jeb Bush on Ron DeSantis, Tom Brady on Rafael Nadal and many more.
See the 2022 TIME100 full list, tributes, videos and photos: https://bit.ly/3alvE9f
See all five TIME100 covers: https://bit.ly/3yPU19a
Of the 2022 TIME100 list, TIME editor in chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal writes, "Our hope is that the TIME100 list is not simply a recognition of influence but a study in how influence can be wielded... If crisis is going to unite us, we must find within ourselves that same empathy. The spectrum of leaders on this list, wielding influence in so many ways, is a reminder that we all have the option to use our power for good." https://bit.ly/3NuhmkF
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2022 TIME100:
The 2022 TIME100 features dozens of entertainers, including Channing Tatum, Pete Davidson, Amanda Seyfried, Zendaya, Adele, Simu Liu, Mila Kunis, Oprah Winfrey, Ahmir "Questlove"Thompson, Mary J. Blige, Miranda Lambert, Jon Batiste, Keanu Reeves and more.
Athletes on this year's list include: Nathan Chen, Alex Morgan, Eileen Gu, Candace Parker, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn and Rafael Nadal.
This year's list features 49 women, including Mary J.Blige, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh, Ariana DeBose, Adele, Miranda Lambert, Sarah Jessica Parker, Amanda Seyfried, Zendaya, Nadine Smith, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Quinta Brunson, Zoe Kravitz, Cristina Villarreal Velásquez and others.
The list features U.S. President Joe Biden, and other U.S. political figures including Kevin McCarthy, Ron DeSantis, Kyrsten Sinema, Ketanji Brown Jackson and more.
Other notable writers include Sacha Baron Cohen, Mindy Kaling, LeBron James, Billy Porter, Stevie Wonder, Alexei Navalny, Jimmy Fallon, Bernie Sanders, Bowen Yang, Billie Jean King, Chip and Joanna Gaines, Jack Harlow, Cory Booker, and more.
Xi Jinping is on the list for the 13th time, more than any other person on the list this year. Other repeats include: Oprah Winfrey (10), Vladimir Putin (7), Joe Biden (5), Christine Lagarde (5),Tim Cook (5), Adele (3), Rafael Nadal (2), Alex Morgan (2), Abiy Ahmed (2), Issa Rae (2), Megan Rapinoe (2) and Ursula von der Leyen (2).
Eileen Gu, 18-years-old, is the youngest person on this year's list. The oldest person on this year's list is Faith Ringgold, who is 91-years-old.
See the complete 2022 TIME100 list: https://bit.ly/3alvE9f
TIME will celebrate the 2022 TIME100 list of the world's most influential people with the return of the annual TIME100 Summit and TIME100 Gala on June 7 and June 8 in New York City.
The second annual TIME100 Summit on June 7, 2022 will convene leaders from the global TIME100 community to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world. Speakers for the day-long event include: Apple CEO Tim Cook; co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates; NBA champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dwyane Wade; writer, producer, and actor Mindy Kaling; U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry; former U.S. Representative and co-founder, Giffords Gabrielle Giffords; Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley; founder and creative director, Brother Vellies Aurora James, designer Christian Siriano; head of global TV, Netflix Bela Bajaria; Olympic Champion, Freestyle Skiing Eileen Gu; writer, director, producer and actor Taika Waititi; poet and author Cathy Park Hong; artist Jon Batiste; senior vice president, BioNTech SE Dr. Katalin Karikó; filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen and more. Visit Time100summit.com for program and speaker updates.
The 16th annual TIME100 Gala, celebrating TIME's list of the world's most influential people, will take place on June 8, 2022. The event will feature performances by Mary J. Blige and Miranda Lambert, as well as honorary tributes from members of this year's list, remarks from TIME Editor-in-Chief and CEO Edward Felsenthal, and more.
Both events will take place at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 2022 TIME100 Summit and TIME100 Gala are presented by exclusive premier partner Cadillac, and signature partners Booking.com and Citi.
About TIME
TIME is a global media brand that reaches a combined audience of more than 100 million around the world. A trusted destination for reporting and insight, TIME's mission is to tell the stories that matter most, to lead conversations that change the world and to deepen understanding of the ideas and events that define our time. With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the immeasurable trust of consumers globally, an unrivaled power to convene, TIME is one of the world's most recognizable media brands with renowned franchises that include the TIME100 Most Influential People, Person of the Year, Firsts, Best Inventions, World's Greatest Places and premium events including the TIME100 Summit and Gala, TIME100 Health Summit, TIME100 Next and more.
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DALLAS — Last week, Texas voters got their first chance to line up and cast a ballot, but across the state those lines have been shorter than expected.
Dallas County Republican Chair Jennifer Stoddard Hajdu says the party is feeling confident about numbers they’ve seen so far.
“This is the best slate of candidates we’ve had in several years and there’s just a lot of enthusiasm around it,” she said.
Both Republicans and Democrats claim the enthusiasm edge, and both are blaming rain -- and even football -- this weekend for poor turnout.
“We have a lot of time to tap into what is motivating people to vote and actually turn them out to vote,” said Jamarr Brown, executive director of the Texas Democrat Party. “We’re excited because we think we have the best opportunity to make gains in the state.”
Through Sunday, Tarrant County turnout is 20% lower than the same time in 2018, with 199,044 votes compared to 248,754. And in Dallas County, turnout is 33% lower, with 198,343 votes compared to 293,334 in 2018.
Across the state, get out the vote events were in full force this weekend with one week of early voting left.
“It is so important that everyone in the community gets out to vote,” Alisha Trusty of Friendship West Baptist Church said during a get out the vote rally Sunday. “People have shed tears and lost their lives for us to have this right.”
“It’s important for us to get involved in this election because our issues are on the ballot,” Cliff Albright of Black Voters Matter said during a separate rally in Dallas.
Texas is on pace for about a 36% turnout based on numbers so far, according to political outlet Quorum Report. Fifty-three percent showed up in 2018.
A lower turnout often favors Republican candidates, but Democrats aren’t discouraged.
“Low voter turnout isn’t bad for Democrats or Republicans. It’s bad for democracy as a whole,” Brown said. “It’s about meeting people in their communities where they are, encouraging them to go vote and directing them of how to vote when they show up and get there.”
“We’re going to continue our efforts up until the 9th hour,” Hajdu said. “I think we’re going to have a very good showing. I think we’re going to win some seats that people are going to be surprised that we won.”
Democrats have pushed issues like abortion rights after the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Texas passing a ban that doesn’t include exceptions for rape or incest, the ERCOT grid failure and winter freeze where hundreds of Texans died, and gun safety after 19 students and two teachers were killed in Uvalde.
The Republican message has been squarely on the economy, though, and has been driving voters for the party.
“Democrats don’t really have the message to address the issues that we’re hearing from voters,” Hajdu said.
“If you want a change on whatever issue impacts you, you do need to show up and vote and you need to make a plan and actually go do it,” Brown said. “I feel good about our prospects. I think this is going to be one of the closest elections in our generation.” | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/first-week-texas-voting-lower-turnout-than-expected/287-e88d88d3-5068-4602-8247-6ac8178fb48c | 2022-10-31 18:31:54 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/first-week-texas-voting-lower-turnout-than-expected/287-e88d88d3-5068-4602-8247-6ac8178fb48c |
Those in the Valley with family in Ukraine have been watching the developments with Russia very closely. A Valley couple has been supporting their family from across the world after facing their own struggles from the war.
ABC15 first met Olesya Pikovets last March when the fight between Russia and Ukraine was only a few weeks in. At the time, she was waiting for her fiancé Mykhailo.
He had just left Ukraine but hit several roadblocks while trying to make it to Arizona.
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The couple was finally able to reunite in April at Sky Harbor International Airport.
"It was a really hard time, as you remember, last year. I was crying, praying, not knowing what to do or how it was going to go,” said Olesya.
Exactly one year of the beginning of the invasion, Olesya and her now husband sat down with ABC15 to reflect.
"We did not expect it be this long. I don't know, but it is really sad because a lot of people have died,” said Olesya.
Over the last year, the Pikovets have leaned on each other while supporting their family from across the world.
"We stay in touch all of the time. We have a group chat with all of our relatives who scattered all over the world now,” said Olesya.
Olesya said many people in their families have decided to stay in Ukraine.
"We do try to support them financially as much as we can, but the biggest things we have is we pray for them,” added Olesya.
Through those same prayers, she said, the Pikovets received something they've wanted for a while.
"We are expecting a baby girl! Yeah, everything is going great. We pray to God for protection and for blessings,” said Olesya.
"Even though I went through so many difficulties and challenges, for me it is a big blessing and a great comfort to be here with my wife and to be expecting a baby,” said Mykhailo.
Filled with hope and joy, as the Pikovets start a family, Olesya can't help but want the same for her people of Ukraine.
"They need to find peace between Russia and Ukraine because they are brother or sister countries. It's just so wrong,” said Olesya.
The Pikovets expect to welcome their little girl in April. Both are overjoyed and ready to share the world with her.
The couple also says they are thankful to the U.S. for welcoming all Ukrainians to help keep them safe from the war. | https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/valley-ukranian-couple-reflects-on-past-year-since-war-with-russia-began | 2023-02-25 06:44:12 | 1 | https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/valley-ukranian-couple-reflects-on-past-year-since-war-with-russia-began |
REXFORD, N.Y., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of learning technology company HMH, today announced that celebrated education leader Dr. Joshua P. Starr has been appointed as Managing Partner. ICLE, one of the nation's leading education consultancies, researches and disseminates best practices for district-wide achievement and is known for its high-impact work around school transformation. In this critical leadership role, Dr. Starr will oversee the organization's strategic direction, working hand-in-hand with ICLE's partners, consultants and fellows in service of creating impactful change and growth for students and teachers in districts nationwide.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Starr to ICLE," said Amy Dunkin, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Professional Services, HMH. "Dr. Starr's visionary approach to school improvement and deep experience transforming educational systems make him particularly well-suited to lead ICLE, building upon its strong history, as we serve more school districts."
Most recently, Dr. Starr served as CEO of PDK International, one of the oldest professional membership organizations for educators, helping members deepen their expertise, advance their careers, and experience better results in education research, classrooms and schools. During his time there, he led the expansion and implementation of Educators Rising, a national program that inspires high school students to become educators. Dr. Starr began his career as a teacher in Brooklyn, NY and has held a variety of administrative and executive positions in urban and suburban districts, among them Director of School Performance and Accountability for New York City Public Schools. As Superintendent in both Montgomery County, Md. and Stamford, Conn., he led system-wide transformation efforts grounded in equity, excellence and engagement.
"I'm excited to join the ICLE team and accelerate our work to help educators improve their practice and ensure more students in our nation's schools are learning at high levels in safe, supportive and equitable schools," said Dr. Starr. "Educators throughout the country have experienced significant hardship these last few years and I want ICLE to continue to be a source of strength and learning for teachers and school and system leaders as they advance equity and excellence agendas in their schools and districts."
ICLE also recently concluded its 30th annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Fla. (June 26-29). Model Schools is the nation's largest gathering for rapidly improving K-12 schools and districts, and this year's hybrid event brought over 5,500 educators together for a powerful slate of nearly 100 future-focused workshops and sessions focused on making a difference within learning communities. The conference featured key insights from educators within ICLE's 2022 cohort of Model Schools, Innovative Districts and Epic Educators (learn more here), in turn fostering an environment of collaboration, relationships and team building amongst attendees.
From networking to sharing best practices to inspiring keynotes and panel discussions, the conference experience reflected an energized education community focused on fostering positive, innovative learning environments, harnessing the power of technology, nurturing school culture, preparing for school this fall and much more.
Dr. Starr, who officially began his post last week, holds a bachelor's degree in English and history from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in special education from Brooklyn College, and a doctorate in education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. He is a prolific writer and speaker, and his most recent publication is Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform School Systems. He can be found on Twitter @JoshuaPStarr.
About the International Center for Leadership in Education
The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of HMH, challenges, inspires, and equips leaders and teachers to prepare their students for lifelong success. At the heart of ICLEs work is the proven philosophy that the entire system must be aligned around instructional excellence- rooted in rigor, relevance, and relationships- to ensure every student is prepared for a successful future. Founded in 1991 by Dr. Bill Daggett, ICLE, through its team of thought leaders and consultants, partners with schools and districts to implement innovative practices to scale through professional learning opportunities. Additionally, ICLE shares successful practices that have a positive impact on student learning through keynote presentations, the Model Schools Conference, and a rich collection of publications. Learn more at LeaderEd.com.
About HMH
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Nasdaq: HMHC) is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci and his tumultuous experience during the COVID-19 pandemic are the focus of a PBS “American Masters” documentary.
The film follows Fauci at home and at work during a 14-month period starting from President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021, PBS announced Wednesday.
“Tony – A Year in the Life of Dr. Anthony Fauci” is set to debut on the PBS “American Masters” showcase in spring 2023, following a planned release in movie theaters.
It will show “a rarely seen side of the scientist, husband, father and public servant,” Paula Kerger, PBS president and CEO, told a TV critics’ meeting.
Fauci, 81, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said recently that he plans to retire by the end of Biden’s term in January 2025. He has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984 and advised seven presidents.
The pandemic represented an unprecedented challenge for Fauci, his work and his reputation despite his years of widely respected public health service. He’s led research in HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, Ebola, Zika and the coronavirus.
The film follows Fauci “at home, in his office and in the corridors of power as he battles the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the political onslaught that upends his life and calls into question” his long career as the nation’s leading public health advocate, according to the announcement.
Mark Mannucci, who directed the 2019 “American Masters” documentary on the Nobel Prize-winning scientist James Watson, directed and is a producer for the Fauci film. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/entertainment-news/anthony-faucis-life-work-during-covid-are-pbs-films-focus/ | 2022-07-27 22:20:27 | 0 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/entertainment-news/anthony-faucis-life-work-during-covid-are-pbs-films-focus/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters have announced a new album is in the works, the first since the death of the band’s drummer, Taylor Hawkins.
The rockers said in a statement that the upcoming 10-track “But Here We Are” will be “a brutally honest and emotionally raw response to everything Foo Fighters endured over the last year.”
The lead, driving single is “Rescued,” with the lyrics “I’m just waiting to be rescued/Bring me back to life/Kings and queens and in-betweens/We all deserve the right.”
The new album will be released June 2 and is produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters. Other titles include “Hearing Voices,” “Show Me How,” “Nothing At All” and “Rest,” the ending song.
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White House officials took a victory lap Wednesday, a day after President Joe Biden signed long-sought legislation to combat climate change and lower health care costs.
So what does it mean for New Jersey?
The measure extends subsidies for health insurance policies, and allows Medicare to negotiate certain prescription drug prices for the first time. Medicare recipients also would see their out-of-pocket costs for drugs capped at $2,000 a year, and the price of insulin capped at $35 a month.
Missing from law — called the Inflation Reduction Act — was a provision to increase or eliminate the Republican tax law’s $10,000 cap on deducting state and local taxes. The cap disproportionately affects New Jersey residents, who pay the nation’s highest property taxes.
The new law also included $369 billion to combat climate change, a top priority of the Biden administration but one that had been stymied by Congress’ inability to pass legislation until now.
“I know what this law means for millions of people directly impacted by the climate crisis,” Michael Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, told Washington-based reporters from local news outlets, including NJ Advance Media.
Here’s how the new law will affect New Jersey:
Electric bills
State and local governments will get grants to institute the latest building energy codes, which would save the average new New Jersey homeowner about $397 a year.
Solar energy
The administration said 270,000 additional New Jersey homeowners will convert to solar energy thanks to tax credits covering 30% of the costs of installing panels and battery storage systems.
Tax credits also would cover 30% of the costs of community solar projects, with additional credits of 20% for providing solar to affordable housing properties and 10% for those in low-income communities.
Electric cars
Motorists can save up to $7,500 for new electric cars and $4,000 for used vehicles. That’s in addition to a state program offering up to $4,000 per vehicle and $250 for an at-home charging station. save on fuel costs. In addition, the state just submitted a plan for building charging stations along highways, using money from the infrastructure bill.
Lower energy costs
Low- and moderate-income households will be eligible for rebates covering from 50% to 100% of the cost of installing new electric appliances such as super-efficient heat pumps, water heaters, clothes dryers, stoves, and ovens.
Energy efficiency
Owners of single-family and multi-family homes can receive rebates for repairs and improvements to increase energy efficiency.
New jobs
Thanks to tax credits for solar, wind and other clean energy sources, New Jersey can expect around $11.4 billion in new investment for power generation and storage projects through 2030, creating new jobs beyond the 53,334 workers already employed in those industries.
The state already is developing wind farms off the Jersey Shore.
Protecting against future storms
New Jersey has been battered by several severe storms, most recently the remnants of Hurricane Ida, fueled by climate change. There is funding to protect communities against future storms, including affordable housing units that are eligible for upgrades like flood-proofing for affordable housing, and steps to protect transportation systems against flooding and extreme heat through a new Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program.
In addition, federal funds will be available under both this law and the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law to help communities rebuild infrastructure to protect against major storms.
“We believe that those communities have solutions to adapt to climate change and we want to provide the federal resources for those local solutions,” Regan said.
Environmental justice
There is funding for minority and low-income communities who have disproportionately borne the impacts of pollution and climate change. The law includes environmental justice block grants and investments targeted to reducing emissions in disadvantaged communities.
“It recognizes that those hit hardest by the climate crisis are low income and minorities,” Regan said.
Small businesses
The state’s 937,436 small businesses can benefit from tax credits of up to $5 per square foot for energy efficiency improvements that save on utility costs, and the tax credits of 30% of the costs of moving to solar energy or purchasing clean trucks and vans for their companies.
Farms
The state’s 9,900 farms can receive federal help for putting into place climate-friendly agriculture practices. The state’s electric cooperatives, which serve thousands of homes and businesses can receive tax credits for clean energy.
Preventing wildfires
Programs to protect against wildfires and to plant more trees are included in the legislation. Three wildfires affected the Pine Barrens in June and July, incuding one at fire Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in Burlington and Ocean Counties, and two wildfires in Wharton State Forest.
Superfund
The bill reinstated a tax on oil companies beginning Jan. 1 to fund the cleanup of polluted and hazardous sites. The bipartisan infrastructure law earlier reinstated the tax on chemical companies. New Jersey has 114 Superfund sites, more than any other state.
“With this new funding source, the Environmental Protection Agency will be able to tackle more cleanups and address cleanup backlogs years in the making,” said Rep. Frank Pallone, D-6th Dist., chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip over the last five years have been indicted in less than 1% of the hundreds of complaints against them, an Israeli rights group reported. The watchdog argued that Israel’s military systematically fails to conduct a credible prosecution of itself.
Between 2017 and 2021, the Israeli military received 1,260 cases of alleged offenses by Israeli soldiers against Palestinians, including 409 cases involving the killing of Palestinians, according to military data obtained by the group Yesh Din and released Wednesday after a freedom of information request.
The Israeli military opened 248 criminal investigations into instances of possible misconduct in response to those complaints — just 21.4% of the total, Yesh Din said. Only 11 investigations during that five year period have yielded indictments. In those cases, Israel’s military prosecutors acted with leniency toward convicted soldiers, the group added, with those sentenced for killing Palestinians serving only short-term military community service.
“This conduct demonstrates the military law enforcement system’s complete disregard for Palestinians’ lives (and) precludes any possibility of deterrence,” Yesh Din said.
In response to a request for comment, the Israeli military contended there had been more charges filed against soldiers than Yesh Din had reported, with a total of 31 indictments lodged during the five-year period for offenses also involving the use of weapons, property damage and violence against Palestinians.
“It should be noted that the majority of the proceedings ended in a punishment that includes actual imprisonment, in accordance with the general punishment policy,” the military said.
Rights groups and critics long have alleged Israeli military investigations into the killings of Palestinians reflect a pattern of impunity. B’Tselem, a leading Israeli watchdog, grew so frustrated with the system that in 2016 it dismissed the probes as a whitewash and halted its decades-long practice of assisting investigations.
The Israeli army says it has proved that its investigations are independent and professional. It attributed the many challenges to “a lack of cooperation on the part of the complainants.”
“The likelihood of discovering the truth is directly impacted by the lack of cooperation,” it said.
The 1,260 complaints lodged against the military by victims, lawyers, the Justice Ministry and others reflected just a fraction of the incidents that occurred in the occupied West Bank and Gaza over the years. B’Tselem has reported that Israeli security forces killed 819 Palestinians between 2017 and 2021, including in conflicts with Gaza militant groups. Just 117 of those deaths prompted investigations, Yesh Din said.
Violence has surged this year in the West Bank as Israel conducts daily arrest raids in response to a spate of Palestinian attacks this past spring that killed 19 people in Israel. At least 150 Palestinians have been killed, making 2022 the deadliest in 16 years. The Israeli army says most of the Palestinians killed have been militants. But stone-throwing youths protesting the incursions and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
Yesh Din pointed out that the military prosecutors mainly take action in obvious episodes that have been caught on camera or have already drawn condemnation.
For instance, soldiers who were secretly filmed beating two young Palestinian men and threatening to shoot one of them in the head were suspended from duty after the video was posted on TikTok last August. Prosecutors swiftly opened an investigation and are still determining whether to press charges.
When soldiers were caught on camera slashing the tires of Palestinian cars in May 2021, they were demoted, sentenced to military community service and suspended prison terms and ordered to pay a fine.
In a case that has attracted intense scrutiny, soldiers temporarily zip-tied and gagged a 78-year-old Palestinian-American after detaining him in the West Bank earlier this year. He was later found dead, after troops untied him and left without providing medical care. The military said it is considering filing charges against two soldiers over his death.
Critics have repeatedly accused Israeli forces of using excessive firepower in the 2021 Gaza war and the military’s killing of Palestinian protesters along the Gaza Strip’s separation fence with Israel in 2018 and 2019. Israel blames the Hamas militant group for civilian casualties, saying the militant group uses residential areas for cover and civilians as human shields.
The International Criminal Court in The Hague launched an investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in the Palestinian territories last year. Although Israel does not recognize the court’s authority, the court can pursue cases if it finds Israel unwilling or unable to carry out justice.
“The few indictments that were filed … allow the military to maintain the illusion that it is a law-abiding system and deflect outside criticism,” Yesh Din said. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-watchdog-under-1-of-israel-army-probes-yield-prosecution/ | 2022-12-22 18:54:34 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-watchdog-under-1-of-israel-army-probes-yield-prosecution/ |
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gas prices increased in New Jersey and around the nation at large amid increased demand as warmer spring weather lures motorists back out onto the roads, analysts said.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.25, an increase of two cents from last week. Drivers were paying $4.19 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.50, up six cents from last week. Drivers were paying $4.22 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
Analysts say tightening gasoline supplies and signs of slowing inflation have pushed oil prices above the $70 per barrel mark, and that and robust gas demand are likely to send prices at the pump higher for the time being. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/business/ap-business/gas-prices-increase-in-nj-around-nation-amid-higher-demand/ | 2023-04-01 20:20:55 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/business/ap-business/gas-prices-increase-in-nj-around-nation-amid-higher-demand/ |
(NEXSTAR) – While Super Bowl LVII is poised to be a historic game, Americans watching the matchup are expected to eat their way to a new record. Experts estimate that 1.45 billion chicken wings will be consumed during Super Bowl weekend.
This is the highest projection on record, according to the National Chicken Council, a trade association that advocates for chicken producers.
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The number of chicken wings expected to be consumed this year is 2%, or 88 million wings, more than the estimate last year.
Tom Super, a spokesperson for the National Chicken Council, credits the record-breaking projection to the return of pre-pandemic Super Bowl parties.
“The two main reasons are more favorable prices and more people getting back to normal and gathering for the Big Game, whether at home, a bar, or a restaurant,” Super said in a press release last week.
Which Super Bowl squares are the most valuable?
For perspective, 1.45 billion chicken wings are enough to give every man, woman and child in the U.S. four wings each. It would also be enough to give each person in a sold-out crowd at Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium, which is hosting the Super Bowl, 19,863 wings.
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PHOENIX - A Phoenix Police officer has been rushed to the hospital after being shot, the department said on June 14.
The incident happened in south Phoenix near 39th Avenue and Baseline Road.
"Phoenix Police officer rushed to hospital after being shot in the area of 39th Avenue and Baseline," the department tweeted. "Active scene. Please avoid the area for your safety."
Police later said that the officer was in stable condition.
Police are reportedly searching for the suspect following the shooting.
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The Texas Department of Agriculture is ordering its employees to comply with a new dress code, mandating they abide by it in a "manner consistent with their biological gender." An ACLU attorney says it violates federal law that bans employment discrimination based on one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
In a copy of the April 13 memo first obtained by The Texas Observer, the new dress code — handed down by Sid Miller, the state's agriculture commissioner — is required by all employees as a part of a "dress code and grooming policy."
"Employees are expected to comply with this dress code in a manner consistent with their biological gender," the new policy said.
The new dress code restrictions for employees will replace the previous one outlined by the state agency's employee handbook, The Observer reported. The original dress code made no references to "biological gender."
The new dress code policy will apply to all employees of the department — including interns and contractors, according to the policy. Those who violate the mandated dress code may face severe consequences and may be asked to leave the premises to change clothes that comply with the policy.
If problems with an employee's dress continue, employees can face "remedies up to and including termination," the memo says.
It's unclear whether the decision to change the dress code began within Miller's office or is a result of a mandate higher up within the state's government. The Texas Department of Agriculture did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment about the new dress code.
The ACLU says the new dress code violates federal law
Brian Klosterboer, an attorney with the ACLU of Texas, told The Texas Tribune that the new dress code violates Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, which bans employment discrimination based on one's sexual orientation or gender identity, in addition to the First Amendment's right to free expression.
"State agencies should be focused on doing their jobs and not discriminating against their own employees and trying to make political statements through their agency regulations," Klosterboer told The Tribune.
"There is no important governmental interest that this can meet," he added.
The new dress code comes on in the wake of several anti-LGBTQ bills and laws that have been introduced in the state over the last few years.
Last year, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the state's Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate certain gender-affirming care for transgender children as possible child abuse.
In 2021, Abbott signed into law House Bill 25, which requires all public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic competitions based solely on their assigned sex at birth. The law, which went into effect in January 2022, made Texas the 10th state to enact similar legislation.
Last year, nearly 300 anti-LGBTQ bills were filed during state legislative sessions. However, only 29 of those bills were signed into law.
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A haircut can make or break a look.
And with Stranger Things continuing to mine all the greatest hits from the '80s archives, fans have been treated to just about every look, from major mohawks to gravity-defying perms.
Heading into season four, the show's hairstylist Sarah Hindsgaul had the extra task of crafting styles for new characters, including the California-based characters, ones like Argyle and Angela, who were a far cry from Indiana. "In California, we have bigger, looser hair shags, and Hawkins would be sticking to the tighter perms, the shorter hairdos... they're a little bit stuck," she explained to Netflix's Tudum. "There's still a little bit of that '70s influence going on in Hawkins, whereas as soon as we go to California, you are just in the '80s—full-blown."
As part of her work, Hindsgaul aimed to have Eddie (Joseph Quinn) emulate Iron Maiden and Venom rockers, while Chrissy (Amybeth McNulty) channeled Molly Ringwald's Sixteen Candles character.
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HOUSTON (AP) _ KBR Inc. (KBR) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $74 million.
The Houston-based company said it had net income of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, came to 65 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 63 cents per share.
The the engineering, construction company posted revenue of $1.63 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.64 billion.
KBR expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.60 to $2.65 per share, with revenue in the range of $6.5 billion to $6.7 billion.
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The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians in MLB 2022 action Saturday, Sept. 11, at Target Field in Minneapolis. The game will be live streamed via ESPN+.
Shane Bieber will start on the mound for the Guardians vs. Josh Winder for the Twins. Minnesota is 69-69 this season, while Cleveland is 72-65.
The Guardians vs. Twins game starts at 1:10 p.m. Central (2:10 p.m. Eastern) and will be live streamed on ESPN+, which is available for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Bally Sports North and Bally Sports Great Lakes will broadcast the game regionally.
Preview
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Guardians looking to stop a three-game home losing streak.
Minnesota is 69-69 overall and 40-31 in home games. The Twins have the fifth-ranked team batting average in the AL at .249.
Cleveland has a 72-65 record overall and a 39-35 record on the road. Guardians hitters are batting a collective .250, which ranks fourth in the AL.
The matchup Sunday is the 14th meeting between these teams this season. The Guardians hold an 8-5 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has 28 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 46 RBI for the Twins. Carlos Correa is 14-for-41 with two doubles, four home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.
Jose Ramirez leads Cleveland with 26 home runs while slugging .525. Oscar Gonzalez is 13-for-40 with two home runs and nine RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Twins: 2-8, .250 batting average, 5.66 ERA, outscored by 23 runs
Guardians: 4-6, .246 batting average, 3.23 ERA, outscored by 13 runs
INJURIES: Twins: Chris Archer: day-to-day (chest), Tyler Mahle: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Jeffers: 60-Day IL (thumb), Jorge Polanco: 10-Day IL (knee), Trevor Larnach: 60-Day IL (core), Byron Buxton: 10-Day IL (hip), Alex Kirilloff: 60-Day IL (wrist), Miguel Sano: 60-Day IL (knee), Bailey Ober: 60-Day IL (groin), Danny Coulombe: 60-Day IL (hip), Cody Stashak: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Royce Lewis: 60-Day IL (knee), Chris Paddack: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jhon Romero: 60-Day IL (biceps), Jorge Alcala: 60-Day IL (elbow), Randy Dobnak: 60-Day IL (finger), Kenta Maeda: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Guardians: Zach Plesac: 15-Day IL (hand), Aaron Civale: 15-Day IL (forearm), Anthony Gose: 60-Day IL (tricep)
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A journalist in northern Mexico escaped unharmed after a gunman attacked his family’s vehicle in the border state of Sonora in the first reported attempt on a reporter’s life in the country in the new year.
Sunday’s attack, on the first day of 2023, came after Mexico suffered its worst year of killings of journalists in three decades, with at least 15 slayings.
The media site La Nota Prensa De Sonora said its director, Omar Castro, was attacked on a street in the city of Ciudad Obregon.
Castro was traveling with his daughter and a nephew when bullets were fired at his sports utility vehicle. The SUV had a La Nota Prensa De Sonora sign on it.
The site reported the attacker shouted, “I’m going to kill you!” It also posted photos of the bullet-scarred vehicle.
La Nota Prensa De Sonora reports mainly on local politics, as well as entertainment and other news.
Last year, many of slain journalists were small town reporters running their own outlets on a shoestring. Others were freelancers, including for national publications, in big cities like Tijuana.
On Dec. 15, two gunmen astride a motorcycle shot up prominent radio and television journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva’ s armored vehicle near his Mexico City home. The journalist described the attack and posted photos of his vehicle to social media. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-mexican-journalist-unhurt-in-first-2023-attack-on-media/ | 2023-01-03 16:29:03 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-mexican-journalist-unhurt-in-first-2023-attack-on-media/ |
Experts Explain Why Americans Are Worried
AUSTIN, Texas, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, the Federal Reserve began researching a digital form of the dollar, making the U.S. the latest country to explore an official digital currency. Critics contend that digital forms of currency make private consumer transactions vulnerable to government oversight. In the newest episode of U.S. Money Reserve's "In Conversation," a panel of experts discusses the future of a digital currency and what it could mean for American consumers.
Watch the latest video to learn more.
Philip N. Diehl, 35th Director of the U.S. Mint (1994–2000) and President of U.S. Money Reserve, and Edmund Moy, 38th Director of the U.S. Mint (2006–2011) and U.S. Money Reserve's Senior IRA Strategist, are joined by Angela Roberts, U.S. Money Reserve CEO; Brad Chastain, U.S. Money Reserve's Director of Education; and host Chuck Woolery. This panel discusses privacy concerns about digital currency and offers their insights into how Americans are reacting.
For more information or to speak with company leadership at U.S. Money Reserve, please contact Christol Farris at 512-568-9991 or cfarris@usmoneyreserve.com or visit www.usmoneyreserve.com.
About U.S. Money Reserve
U.S. Money Reserve is one of the nation's largest private distributors of U.S. government–issued gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products.
Founded in 2001, U.S. Money Reserve has grown into one of the world's largest private distributors of U.S. and foreign government–issued gold, silver, and platinum legal-tender products, as well as precious metals IRAs. Hundreds of thousands of clients across the country rely on U.S. Money Reserve to diversify their assets with physical precious metals.
U.S. Money Reserve's uniquely trained team includes coin research and numismatic professionals equipped with expert market knowledge to find products that offer the highest profit potential for precious metals buyers at every level. U.S. Money Reserve goes above the industry standard to provide superior customer service, with the goal of establishing a long-term relationship with each and every one of its customers. U.S. Money Reserve is based in Austin, Texas.
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Japan held a rare state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July. It could impact on the country's administration, as it grapples with political and economic challenges.
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Japan held a rare state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July. It could impact on the country's administration, as it grapples with political and economic challenges.
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Corydon Central explodes past Rushville 68-40
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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Olumiant (baricitinib) oral tablets to treat adult patients with severe alopecia areata, a disorder that often appears as patchy baldness and affects more than 300,000 people in the U.S. each year. Today's action marks the first FDA approval of a systemic treatment (i.e. treats the entire body rather than a specific location) for alopecia areata.
"Access to safe and effective treatment options is crucial for the significant number of Americans affected by severe alopecia," said Kendall Marcus, M.D., director of the Division of Dermatology and Dentistry in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "Today's approval will help fulfill a significant unmet need for patients with severe alopecia areata."
Alopecia areata, commonly referred to as just alopecia, is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks its own hair follicles, causing hair to fall out, often in clumps. Olumiant is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor which blocks the activity of one or more of a specific family of enzymes, interfering with the pathway that leads to inflammation.
The efficacy and safety of Olumiant in alopecia areata was studied in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials (Trial AA-1 and Trial AA-2) with patients who had at least 50% scalp hair loss as measured by the Severity of Alopecia Tool for more than six months. Patients in these trials received either a placebo, 2 milligrams of Olumiant, or 4 milligrams of Olumiant every day. The primary measurement of efficacy for both trials was the proportion of patients who achieved at least 80% scalp hair coverage at week 36.
In Trial AA-1, 22% of the 184 patients who received 2 milligrams of Olumiant and 35% of the 281 patients who received 4 milligrams of Olumiant achieved adequate scalp hair coverage, compared to 5% of the 189 patients who received a placebo. In Trial AA-2, 17% of the 156 patients who received 2 milligrams of Olumiant and 32% of the 234 patients who received 4 milligrams of Olumiant achieved adequate scalp hair coverage, compared to 3% of the 156 patients who received a placebo.
The most common side effects associated with Olumiant include: upper respiratory tract infections, headache, acne, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), increase of an enzyme called creatinine phosphokinase, urinary tract infection, liver enzyme elevations, inflammation of hair follicles (folliculitis), fatigue, lower respiratory tract infections, nausea, genital yeast infections (Candida infections), anemia, low number of certain types of white blood cells (neutropenia), abdominal pain, shingles (herpes zoster) and weight increase.
Olumiant is not recommended for use in combination with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants. Olumiant comes with warnings and precautions including recommending close monitoring for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment; evaluating patients for active tuberculosis infection and testing for latent tuberculosis prior to treatment with Olumiant; and the potential for viral reactivation. In addition, other warnings and precautions include hypersensitivity (allergic reactions), gastrointestinal perforations (tears in stomach or intestine), and laboratory abnormalities including low white and red blood cell counts, liver enzyme elevations and lipid elevations.
Olumiant comes with a boxed warning for serious infections, mortality, malignancy, major adverse cardiovascular events and thrombosis.
Olumiant received priority review and breakthrough therapy designations for this indication.
Olumiant was originally approved in 2018. It is approved as a treatment for certain adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Olumiant is also approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in certain hospitalized adults.
The FDA granted the approval of Olumiant to Eli Lilly and Company.
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Dolly Parton receives $100 million Courage and Civility award from Jeff Bezos
(CNN) - Jeff Bezos is giving Dolly Parton $100 million.
The country legend is the latest recipient of Bezos’ Courage and Civility Award.
Parton is known for her philanthropy.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she donated $1,000,000 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s vaccine research efforts. It was used to help fund Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Bezos, the founder and former head of Amazon, has said the prize money has no strings attached.
“They can give it all to their own charity or they can share the wealth. It is up to them,” he said last year.
In 1988, Parton established the Dollywood Foundation and eventually the Imagination Library, a program that helps children across the world access books.
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The pregnancy was a turning point for L. She was in an abusive relationship. "He actually hit me when I was pregnant," she says. "I was like, 'Well, if that's not gonna stop him, then nothing is.'"
NPR is not using her full name — just her initial — out of concern for L's safety.
She considered abortion, but even if she'd wanted one, it was impossible. Abortion is illegal in Texas, and she didn't have the means to go to another state. The closest clinic is at least an eight-hour drive from her home in San Antonio. L also had another child, a 4-year-old boy, and couldn't leave him.
The only thing she had the power to do was to quit her relationship. She just needed a place to go to.
There was another complication, though. L is in recovery. She has struggled with substance use disorder in the past and was taking methadone — a drug that helps mitigate the side effects of opioid addiction — when she got pregnant. She needed to find a place to go to that would be supportive and understanding.
That's when she found Casa Mía, a program in San Antonio that provides housing and support for pregnant women and new mothers struggling with addiction.
L received medical treatment for addiction as well as mental health care. She gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who's now 2 months old, despite her history of substance abuse. Had she not found Casa Mía, she says, her life would look much different.
"Oh, both my kids would've been taken away permanently — for sure," she says. "I probably would've been out in the streets homeless."
Fear of losing their children to the state is one of the main reasons women who are both pregnant and struggling with substance abuse don't seek help. Experts say it's not unfounded. "There are certain states that will criminalize you for using substances and being pregnant," says Dana Sussman, acting executive director of Pregnancy Justice, a legal advocacy group for pregnant people.
In states like Texas, where a fetus has been granted equal rights to the mother, criminal charges can be steep. Not only does the criminal justice system punish women in these circumstances, says Sussman, but it also "provides you with no mechanism to seek help without the specter of criminal charges or the child welfare system."
Abortion restrictions are especially burdensome for the most vulnerable women
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer, Americans are having fewer abortions. Some experts estimate that there have been tens of thousands fewer abortions across the country in the past year — at least 25,000 fewer in Texas, where much of the state is hundreds of miles from access to abortion.
These circumstances are especially burdensome for women who are already grappling with destabilizing forces. Those struggling with substance abuse are at greater risk of unplanned pregnancies; nearly 20% of women who seek an abortion are homeless, according to one study.
Babies who were exposed to opioids in the womb can have something called neonatal abstinence syndrome — and they are some of the most fragile. In the United States, a baby is given this diagnosis every 25 minutes.
Lisa Cleveland saw this firsthand working as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at a Texas hospital. Often when babies are taken from their mothers at birth, she says, they are never reunited. She was tired of watching mothers lose their children to foster care. That's when she founded Casa Mía through the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
The program is run out of a converted old house. Nine women live there now. Residents spend time working in a garden out back or playing in the backyard with their toddlers. Babies and cribs are around every corner.
Cleveland points to a row of battery-powered baby swings that line the wall in the living room. "So those work really, really great for babies who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms," she says.
The best medicine for babies with this condition, she says, is their parents.
"Mamas and babies go together," Cleveland says. "It's a two-pack, right? And so to think that you're gonna have healthy children raised by an unhealthy mother — that just doesn't work out."
Staff at Casa Mía prioritize helping mothers with recovery and destigmatizing substance abuse. These kinds of programs are rare. Casa Mía is funded through Texas Health and Human Services and has a long waiting list. Demand has grown significantly in recent years.
"We're really struggling as a nation dealing with opioid use disorder and pregnancy," says Stephen Patrick, director of the Center for Child Health Policy at Vanderbilt University.
Caring for these babies is expensive, he says. The U.S. spends nearly a half-billion dollars a year on treating babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome, Patrick says, and the majority of them still don't have adequate care.
"What we've been doing so far really isn't working," he says.
Criminalizing substance use disorder instead of treating it in pregnancy surfaces a larger issue. "I think time and time again, we see the needs of pregnant women and infants flying under the radar," Patrick says. "No one is owning the problem."
After much pressure, the state of Texas recently expanded its Medicaid benefit to postpartum mothers. Lower-income women can now receive health care for a year after they have a baby. But advocates say the state still has a long way to go toward supporting new parents.
Those who find this program say they feel lucky
Casa Mía is one of the few places where some of the most vulnerable moms can find support. Lorna Weis is another mom who lives there. Weis was in a master's program and working a full-time job when she started using methamphetamine.
"It was the miracle drug for a while," Weis says. Suddenly, she had enough energy to get through her busy schedule. But after six months, "it quickly consumed everything that I was and everything that I had."
Then she got pregnant. She, too, was in an abusive relationship. She started looking for a way out. Weis called as many social service agencies and shelters as she could find. There was nowhere to go. "I just was getting slammed doors in my face," she says.
It wasn't until after she had the baby that she hit rock bottom with a suicide attempt. Her son went into foster care. That's when she found Casa Mía.
"I don't think about it," Weis says of what might have happened had she not landed at Casa Mía. "I'm really big on law of attraction and bringing good things into your life and ... I just know that I was at the end of my rope."
After receiving treatment at Casa Mía, she's scheduled to be reunited with her baby in a few months. She points to a bulletin board covered in pictures of him. "He was born 4 pounds, 15 ounces, 19 inches long," she says. "It was all legs and feet."
Isaiah Phoenix is her son's name. She chose Phoenix, she says, because this baby was born of hope.
If you or someone you know might be considering suicide or be in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For suicide prevention resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.30 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on July 7, 2023 to shareholders of record on June 21, 2023.
Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.
Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars. Shareholders may elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars. Details regarding the election procedure are available on our website at www.westfraser.com in the "Investors/Stock Information/Dividends" section.
About West Fraser
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.
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NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA teams will play a record 40-game schedule this upcoming season that begins on May 19 the league announced Wednesday.
All 12 teams will have games the opening weekend, starting with New York playing Washington and Connecticut facing Indiana. The regular season concludes on Sept. 10 with all 12 teams playing.
“We eagerly anticipate tipping off the 2023 season and building on the success of last season, which was our most-watched in 14 years and set records for social media engagement, digital consumption and merchandise sales,” said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. “The expanded schedule will provide fans greater opportunities to see the best players in the world compete on the game’s biggest stage.”
Last season WNBA teams played a then-record 36-game schedule.
Las Vegas and Connecticut, who played in the WNBA Finals last season, will play three times with consecutive games in Connecticut on June 6 and 8 and then in Las Vegas on July 1.
Seven of the 12 teams will play games on consecutive days with Las Vegas doing it twice. The Aces do have one of those back-to-backs at home.
The All-Star Game will take place on July 15 and the third annual Commissioner's Cup — the in-season tournament — will take place from May 19-July 12.
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SHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's leading e-sports equipment brand, GTPLAYER announced its official partnership with Blizzard Entertainment to launch the GTPLAYER Lich King co-branded gaming chair, which is also GTPLAYER's largest collaborative series to date, and will be released globally on October 24.
"World of Warcraft" is definitely high on the list of the masterpieces enjoying worldwide popularity, and among the "World of Warcraft" series, the Lich King is one of the most popular, with well-rounded and successful characters and countless fans who have found love and hate in him.
This September is destined to be extraordinary for the existing players of "World of Warcraft". Blizzard officially announced that the "Wrath of the Lich King" content will be launched in the World of Warcraft Classic on September 26. The Lich King once again reigns in the world, which is enough to excite millions of fans.
Aaron Wu, founder of GTPLAYER, said, "The gaming chair is closely related to the player's gaming experience and is the core development project of GTPLAYER. We are pleased to provide players with a unique gaming experience through our partnership with Blizzard.
The Lich King co-branded gaming chair is inspired by the Lich King, with a total of two styles and four colors. The chair as a whole is built in the shape of a "throne", with the embroidered patterns of the Lich King's iconic Helm of Domination and Frostmourne on the front, and the classic shape of the Lich King on the back. which will bring players into the burning scenes of "World of Warcraft" in seconds and instantly ignites the atmosphere. With smooth lines and a cool five-claw grip, the chair is easy to sit and lie down, chic and dynamic. Exclusive NFC anti-counterfeiting certification chip, enlarged adjustable 4D armrests, Bluetooth audio and other enthusiast-level configurations are enough to bring players a strong sense of competition.
This gaming chair co-branded by GTPLAYER and Blizzard Entertainment will be pre-sold on October 24. In addition to the chair, GTPLAYER revealed that a joint gaming table would be launched later, which will continue to spur enthusiasm and expectations.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPPI), and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-10677, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Affirm securities during the Class Period, you have until February 3, 2023 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Spectrum purports to be a biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing novel and targeted oncology therapies.
The complaint alleges that, before the Class Period, Defendants were conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial called ZENITH20. The ZENITH20 trial was an ongoing, multicenter, multi-cohort, open-label, activity-estimating study evaluating the anti-tumor effects, safety, and tolerability of poziotinib, or "pozi", in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer ("NSCLC") that have certain mutations (HER2 exon 20 insertion mutations) and were previously treated with the standard of care. Before the Class Period, the Company had a pre-NDA meeting with the FDA, during which Spectrum confirmed with the FDA that Cohort 2 data could serve as the basis of a new drug application ("NDA") submission. In Cohort 2, the objective response rate (complete or partial response, which are measures of whether tumors shrink or are eradicated after treatment) was approximately 28% and the median duration of response was 5.1 months.
The HER2 exon 20 insertion mutation occurs in 2-5% of patients with NSCLC. These patients are treated according to the same treatment paradigms as patients with advanced NSCLC without these unique mutations, however, there is an apparent unmet need for these patients because they have a median overall survival of 1.6-1.9 years from the time of diagnosis. According to Defendants, if approved, poziotinib could address an unmet need of NSCLC patients previously treated with the standard of care.
The complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, Defendants represented the safety and efficacy data from the ZENITH20 trial were positive and that they had initiated the required confirmatory phase 3 study. However, unknown to investors, this was not true.
As later revealed to investors, the data submitted by Defendants in support of the NDA failed to show that pozi provided a meaningful advantage over available therapies and therefore was not likely to provide a clinical benefit. During the Class Period, the FDA expressed concerns regarding pozi's safety and efficacy data, and further, the FDA expressed concern that Defendants' phase 3 confirmatory trial, which was required to be substantially enrolled at the time of AA, had not enrolled a single patient during the Class Period. The FDA communicated to Defendants that given the concerns regarding the totality of evidence supporting the NDA, the significant delay in confirming benefit with a randomized trial heightened the uncertainty around the risk benefit assessment of pozi.
Starting on September 20, 2022, before the market opened, investors began to learn the truth when the FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee ("ODAC") released a briefing document in anticipation of its September 22, 2022 meeting with Defendants to review poziotinib. ODAC is an independent panel of experts that reviews and evaluates data concerning the efficacy and safety of marketed and investigational products for use in the treatment of cancer. The committee makes appropriate recommendations to the FDA, but these recommendations are not binding and the final decision regarding product approval will be made solely by the FDA.
Investors were surprised when, despite the Company's repeated representations during the Class Period that the data for ZENITH20 were positive, the ODAC briefing document disclosed not only negative data on the safety and efficacy of pozi, but also a failure by the Company to enroll any patients in the required phase 3 confirmatory trial.
As a result of this news, shares of Spectrum common stock declined from a closing price of $1.06 per share on September 19, 2022, to a close at $0.66 per share on September 20, 2022, a decline of $0.40 per share, or over 37% on heavier than usual volume.
Then, according to Reuters, on September 22, 2022, before the opening of the market, trading in Spectrum shares was halted at $0.63 per share pending the outcome of the FDA ODAC meeting.
Also on September 22, 2022, ODAC conducted its meeting concerning poziotinib in which Defendant Lebel participated. During the meeting, ODAC voted 9-4 not to recommend poziotinib for AA.
On September 23, 2022, trading in Spectrum common stock resumed. As a result of this news, shares of Spectrum common stock further declined from a closing price of $0.63 per share on September 21, 2022 before trading was halted, to a close at $0.43 per share on September 23, 2022, a decline of $0.20 per share, or over 31% on heavier than usual volume.
On September 23, 2022, H.C. Wainwright released a report titled "ODAC Votes Against Poziotinib; Debt Deal Announced; Lower PT by $3". The report noted that the 9 "no" voters from the ODAC cited "non-meaningful benefit over existing therapies and cited dosing issues... Issues related to the Phase 3 confirmatory trial for poziotinib were also raised... as that study has not yet started." The report further stated that "We believe the ODAC vote is negative for potential approval of poziotinib. We note that the FDA does not have to follow the recommendations of the ODAC; however, the FDA's views in the briefing documents and during the meeting do not bode well for approval, in our opinion."
Also on September 23, 2022, Jefferies released a report titled "Based on Negative Pozi Adcom, We Anticipate CRL; Next Steps for Pozi Unclear". The report noted "Adcom voted 9-4 that pozi benefits do not outweigh risks. Panel agreed w/ FDA concerns on dosing, lack of confirm trial progress, and that pozi data do not show clear benefit vs SOC." Further, the Jefferies report stated that the "Panel decided evidence on efficacy & unmet need did not outweigh concerns, namely: 1) dosing concerns w/ incongruence b/w 16mg QD dose under review and confirmatory trial's 8mg BID; 2) lack of confirmatory trial progress w/ no pts enrolled as of yet and data likely not until 2026, increasing risk to pts."
On November 25, 2022, Defendants caused Spectrum to issue a press release disclosing their receipt of a Complete Response Letter ("CRL") from the FDA regarding Spectrum's NDA for poziotinib.
As of December 5, 2022, Spectrum stock has not recovered, closing at $0.47 per share.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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LLANTRISANT, Wales, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coin design in its new Star Wars™ collection globally, as part of a coin reveal event from its visitor attraction, The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales.
This is the first time the iconic characters of the original Star Wars trilogy will feature on official UK coins, including the nation's most collectable coin, the 50p, with images of R2-D2™ and C-3PO™ being the first to feature as part of the four-coin collection. Both characters are seen inside the Millennium Falcon, the infamous star ship which has played a role in some of the greatest victories of the Rebel Alliance and the New Republic. Other coins in the collection will feature Darth Vader™ and Emperor Palpatine™, Luke Skywalker™ and Princess Leia™ and Han Solo™ and Chewbacca™.
Coin collecting remains Britain's favoured hobby, with coins remaining the number one collected item in the UK*. The Royal Mint's Star Wars collection is offering an original twist for avid Star Wars enthusiasts to expand their dedicated collection of memorabilia.
Experienced coin designer Ffion Gwillim has bought the brainchild of American moviemaker George Lucas to life on UK coins, working in collaboration with The Walt Disney Company. Combining traditional minting techniques with cutting-edge technology, The Royal Mint's craftspeople have faithfully reproduced R2-D2 and C-3PO characters in vivid colour for the first time on official UK coins.
Each coin in the Star Wars Commemorative Coin Collection features a special lenticular feature, which tilts in the light to reveal symbols. The lenticular feature on the first coin in the collection features both Tatooine and the Rebel Alliance 'Starbird' logo. An advanced picosecond laser was used by The Royal Mint to imprint the intricate design onto coin making tools to ensure accuracy, and create an additional, special effect to further enhance the coin's design. By adding it to the Star Wars collection, this will introduce new audiences to The Royal Mint's specialised striking techniques. The only exception to this is the quarter ounce gold, which has a static image in place of the lenticular feature.
Rebecca Morgan, Director of Collector Services at The Royal Mint said: "We are delighted to launch an out-of-this-world collection to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. We are excited to enthuse new and existing coin collectors across the world, as well as Star Wars' thriving fan base both in the United Kingdom, and internationally, with the launch of this collection. The collection features beloved character duos from the Star Wars franchise, and the team at The Royal Mint have worked to faithfully recreate the iconic R2-D2 and C3-PO, the first Star Wars characters to feature on coins in the collection."
The first coin in the collection celebrating the iconic characters from Star Wars, which comes in a 50p and ounce range, will be available to purchase from The Royal Mint's website at 9am (BST) 10th July via The Royal Mint's website. Customers will also have the opportunity to secure all four coins on the official launch day too.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- essence makeup, a buzzy range of affordable and fun-to-use cosmetics, is thrilled to announce its debut in the gaming space with its first activation on global streaming platform Twitch.
To further expand its digital presence and reach new audiences, essence has joined forces with leading full-service strategic marketing agency Ader and Twitch streamer and creator Emiru to host a namesake cosplay contest that will stream live on the platform on Tuesday, October 25. Designed to foster creativity and community, the contest will feature categories of different cosplays in which fans submit their photos via Reddit and are judged by Emiru and a panel of other top Twitch streamers for a chance to win $30,000 in prizes.
"At its core, essence is fun makeup for fun people, and what's more fun than cosplay?" said Jill Krakowski, Chief Marketing Officer at Cosnova, Inc. "Knowing many of our consumers are in the gaming space, we've been exploring different ways to get involved. Social media has been pivotal in growing essence and as the ultimate social platform for gamers, we feel Twitch offers an opportunity to connect with the gaming community in a way that resonates with the brand."
essence, which is widely known for its viral Lash Princess Mascara, continues to generate significant growth, increased market share, and record-breaking sales performance at key retailers each quarter largely due to its evolving digital strategy. Building on the success essence has seen on platforms such as TikTok and Flip, gaming is a natural next step for the brand, whose audience is primarily Gen Z.
"essence's fun-spirited brand ethos is a great fit for an audience immersed in and connected through play," said Shini Reddy Wark, Chief Growth Officer, Ader. "We're excited to produce this unique and interactive experience that enables a natural and meaningful connection between essence and the gaming community. Gaming is a perfect venue for the individuality and expression that essence provokes."
To attract participants and viewers, Emiru and essence will both be engaging in a series of promotional activities leading up to the event including social posts, livestreams, and short form content.
About essence makeup
essence cosmetics provides user-friendly and affordable makeup options that bring joy to the often serious world of beauty. Beauty doesn't have to cost a lot, and essence proves everyday that excellent quality and innovation is not a question of price. essence's range of color cosmetics are majority manufactured in Europe with ingredients that comply with the strict standards of the European Union Cosmetics Directive and United States FDA. Products are 100% cruelty-free as well as vegan, paraben-free, gluten-free and alcohol-free as often as possible. For further information on essence makeup, visit essencemakeup.com.
About Cosnova Beauty
cosnova Beauty with headquarters in Sulzbach, Germany is a family-owned company founded by Christina Oster-Daum and Javier González in 2002. At the end of the fiscal year 2021, cosnova Beauty had around 650 employees around the world. Meanwhile, its cosmetic brands essence and CATRICE are sold in over 80 countries in Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania and Africa. The company's customers include drugstores, food retailers, department stores, perfumeries and fashion chains as well as various online trade partners. In addition, essence and CATRICE are also each represented with their own online stores
About Ader
Ader is a full-service, strategic marketing agency activating publishers and endemic brands in gaming including Amazon, Samsung, Activision Blizzard, Hershey's, Sega, Epic Games, and Warner Bros. Founded in 2015, Ader understands the complexity and opportunity of the evolving industry - the creators, the communities, the platforms - and facilitates intelligent collaboration through Consulting, Campaign, Live, Event, Produced, Experiential and Metaverse solutions, capabilities and services. Ader is a sister company to NRG, an integrated media company, and highest viewed esports organization in the world, with competitive esports teams including SF Shock and NRG Valorant, and O&O media properties Full Squad Gaming. For more information on Ader, visit www.adergaming.com.
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'MJ,' Patti LuPone, Jesse Tyler Ferguson win at Tony Awards
New York — "MJ," a bio musical of Michael Jackson stuffed with the King of Pop's biggest hits, nabbed a leading three early Tony Awards, and Patti LuPone won the third Tony of her illustrious musical theater career.
LuPone won best featured actress in a musical for her work in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Company," and she thanked COVID-19 safety officials in her acceptance speech. "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson won the Tony for best featured actor in a play for his work in the revival of "Take Me Out."
"Mom, Dad, thank you for letting me move to New York when I was 17," said Ferguson, who also thanked his understudy and his husband.
Sam Mendes won the Tony Award for best direction of a play for helming “The Lehman Trilogy,” a play about what led to the collapse of Lehman Brothers. He praised the season for its “rampant creativity.”
Marianne Elliott made Tony history by becoming the only woman to have won three Tonys for directing, the latest for “Company.” She thanked the late composer Sondheim for letting her put a woman “front and center.” She dedicated her award to everyone fighting to keep theaters open.
Host Ariana DeBose kicked off her portion of the show in a sparkling white jumpsuit and wide-brimmed hat, dancing and singing to the song "This Is Your Round of Applause," which mashed up shards of musical theater favorites, like "Chicago, "The Wiz," "Evita," "Rent," "Hair," "Cabaret," "Hairspray" and "West Side Story," the movie remake for which she recently won an Oscar.
Still panting while welcoming viewers, she told the crowd that this was the season "Broadway got it's groove back."
The season was marked by the embrace of seven Black playwrights, from contemporary writers like Dominique Morisseau, Keenan Scott II and Antoinette Nwandu, to underappreciated historical playwrights like Alice Childress and Ntozake Shange. DeBose said Broadway was more representative.
DeBose celebrated the Black voices and onstage talent — as well as noting that two Broadway theaters were being renamed for Black icons James Earl Jones and Lena Horne — saying that The Great White Way was now a nickname "as opposed to a how-to guide."
DeBose also hailed the heroic efforts of understudies, swings and standbys to keep shows going throughout pandemic spikes, noting that she and many other Tony nominees had once been unheralded understudies and swings.
Earlier, Darren Criss and Julianne Hough kicked off the four-hour awards, handing out mostly design awards. Criss opened the telecast with the original song, "Set the Stage," as he and Hough energetically danced up ladders, on laundry hampers and in sliding theater seats to celebrate the artists who keep theater alive.
The first award of the night — for best score — went to "Six: The Musical," with music and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Marlow became the first out nonbinary composer-lyricist to win a Tony. "Six: The Musical" also picked up the award for best costumes for a musical.
The revival of "Company" nabbed best scenic design for a musical. Best orchestrations went to "Girl From the North Country." "The Lehman Trilogy" won for best scenic design of a play and lighting design of a play.
"The Skin of Our Teeth" won best costumes for a play, "MJ" won for choreography, best lighting of a musical and sound design of a musical, while "Dana H." won for sound design of a play.
The season — with 34 new productions — represents a full return to theaters after nearly two years of a pandemic-mandated shutdown. At the last Tonys nine months ago, the winners were pulled from just 18 eligible plays and musicals, and many of the competitive categories were depleted.
The telecast will have performances from this year's Tony Award-nominated musicals, including "A Strange Loop," "Company," "Girl from the North Country," "MJ," "Mr. Saturday Night," "Music Man," "Paradise Square" and "Six." The original cast members of the 2007 Tony-winning musical "Spring Awakening" will also reteam and perform.
Stephen Sondheim, the iconic composer who died in late 2021, will be honored in a special segment by Bernadette Peters singing his song "Children Will Listen." Angela Lansbury, who was honored with a lifetime achievement Tony, wasn't present so her "Sweeney Todd" co-star Len Cariou accepted on her behalf.
"A Strange Loop," a theater meta-journey about a playwright writing a musical, goes into the show with a leading 11 Tony nominations. Right behind with 10 nominations each is "MJ," a bio musical of the King of Pop stuffed with his biggest hits, and "Paradise Square," a musical about Irish immigrants and Black Americans jostling to survive in New York City around the time of the Civil War.
The best actress in a musical frontrunners are Sharon D Clarke from the revival of "Caroline, or Change" and Joaquina Kalukango of "Paradise Square." The best actor in a musical may come down to Jaquel Spivey from "A Strange Loop" versus Myles Frost as the King of Pop in "MJ the Musical."
"The Lehman Trilogy," Stefano Massini's play spanning 150 years about what led to the collapse of financial giant Lehman Brothers, is the leading best new play contender, while David Morse in a revival of Paula Vogel's "How I Learned to Drive" is the leading contender as best actor in a play. His co-star, Mary-Louise Parker, could become the first actor to receive consecutive Tonys for best actress in a play.
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A partial list of winners at the 75th Tony Awards, being held Sunday in New York:
— Featured Actor, Musical: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, “Take Me Out”
— Featured Actress, Musical: Patti LuPone, “Company.”
— Best Direction of a Play: Sam Mendes, “The Lehman Trilogy.”
— Best Direction of a Musical: Marianne Elliott, “Company.”
— Best Score: “Six: The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.
— Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon, “MJ.”
— Costume Design: Montana Levi Blanco, “The Skin of Our Teeth.”
— Costume Design, Musical: Gabriella Slade, “Six: The Musical”
— Scenic Design, Play: Es Devlin, “The Lehman Trilogy.”
— Scenic Design, Musical: Bunny Christie, “Company.”
— Lighting Design, Play: Jon Clark, “The Lehman Trilogy.”
— Lighting Design, Musical: Natasha Katz, “MJ.”
— Sound Design, Play: Mikhail Fiksel, “Dana H.”
— Sound Design, Musical: Gareth Owen, “MJ.”
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The Maryland Department of the Environment has sent CSX Transportation a violation notice identifying how it says the freight railroad violated environmental codes and regulations relating to the Dec. 30 explosion at the company’s Curtis Bay coal facility.
The notice, disclosed by MDE on Wednesday, cited violations at the terminal that included permits, visible emission standards, air pollution and environmental odors.
The violation notice comes a little more than a week after OSHA announced July 11 that it had charged CSX with $121,000 worth of penalties regarding the explosion.
“This is another good step in the right direction, but it’s not enough,” said Melany Thomas, executive director of the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.
She said she wants to see more agencies tackling the root of problems caused by the coal plant and establishing “a fund where reparations can be issued for residents who have had to suffer for so long.”
Curtis Bay residents have reported coal dust from the CSX facility for decades, according to Greg Sawtell, a board member for the Community of Curtis Bay Association and zero-waste communities director at the South Baltimore Community Land Trust.
“It’s been coming into their homes, their lungs, onto their cars, their linens from laundry they put out on lines to dry,” he said.
“Yes, this is a step, and we applaud it — but only if it triggers additional enforcement action and is actually step towards establishing environmental justice,” Sawtell said.
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MDE, which had been awaiting the results of the OSHA investigation, said it might now seek financial penalties and corrective actions from CSX.
In a statement, Maryland Environment Secretary Horacio Tablada said the department “is committed to using its authority to assign accountability for the explosion in Curtis Bay and to bring the CSX facility into compliance to prevent something like this from happening again.”
The MDE said in a statement that it will continue to work with communities to monitor conditions in neighborhoods affected by the explosion as part of their work to “protect and improve environmental conditions.”
The department added that it has engaged with community organizations in Curtis Bay to support community projects to improve air quality and public health, including a partnership between the community and scientists at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Maryland to deploy a community air monitoring network, which has just begun to provide data that has not yet been analyzed.
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Rizvi will be a key business and product advisor to Cushion during the company's expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a $12 million Series A funding round, Cushion, a bill pay company and leader in bank and credit card fee negotiation, announced today the appointment of Shariq Rizvi to its board as an independent director. Rizvi will serve as an advisor and thought partner across Cushion's various functions including business and product strategy, fundraising, hiring and leadership.
A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the University of California, Berkeley, Rizvi brings immense entrepreneurial success and technical experience to the rapidly growing team at Cushion. Rizvi currently serves as Executive Vice President of Ads Monetization at Reddit, where he oversees product, engineering, data and design teams, fueling the company's main revenue engine.
Before Reddit, Rizvi served as Director of Engineering at Twitter, and co-founded Twitter's performance ads business, building it into a multi-billion-dollar revenue driver, which ultimately led the tech giant through its IPO in 2013. Rizvi also co-founded Dasient, an enterprise startup that was acquired by Twitter, and cloud monitoring startup Netsil, which was acquired by cloud computing leader Nutanix in 2018. Before that, Rizvi's undergraduate research in database systems made him one of the youngest published authors in his field.
"I met Shariq more than 10 years ago when I worked at a startup that he co-founded and later sold to Twitter," said Paul Kesserwani, founder and CEO of Cushion. "I've watched him evolve from an outstanding engineer to a manager, a leader and now a super successful entrepreneur with multiple exits under his belt. Shariq offers a rare combination of technical chops, operational experience and business success. I'm honored to have Shariq join Cushion's board at this critical time as we scale our product and engineering teams and bring our consumer bill pay offering to market."
As a member of Cushion's board of directors, Rizvi will help vet technical candidates, ensuring the growing team is stacked with top-tier talent. Rizvi's deep industry expertise will also allow him to act as a sounding board for business decisions as the fintech company scales.
"As one of Cushion's first angel investors, I was drawn to the company's mission to help people live financially healthier lives from day one," said Rizvi. "I've watched Cushion's success since its inception nearly six years ago, and with a Series A funding round under its belt and the rollout of an upcoming bill pay solution underway, now is the optimal time to join as an advisor and partner to Paul and the rest of the team."
Cushion is reimagining how consumers pay their bills. Founded in 2016 in San Francisco, California, Cushion is a leader in automated bank and credit card fee negotiation, having secured customers more than $13 million in refunds. By expanding into bill pay, Cushion will offer consumers a single place to track, pay, and finance their bills so they can avoid overdraft and late fees altogether. Visit cushion.ai for more information.
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The new constellation is planned to be launched as a collection of four satellites in total, each capable of under 1-meter resolution imaging.
HELSINKI, Finland , Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the owner of the world's largest synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation and SATLANTIS, a leading New Space optical imaging company, today announced preliminary plans to develop and manufacture a proposed Tandem for Earth Observation (Tandem4EO) constellation consisting of two radar and two VHR optical satellites. The announced program is planned to support the New Space strategy of several European Union nations, with a focus on Spain.
Current ICEYE manufacturing and R&D facilities in Jumilla, Spain, and the headquarters of SATLANTIS in Bilbao, Spain, will be at the heart of the development, manufacturing and planned cooperation. Both companies will continue to increase their investments in their local operations, supporting Earth observation downstream applications in the European Union, and the growth of the local New Space ecosystem.
The Tandem4EO constellation is planned to be launched as a collection of four satellites in total, each capable of under 1-meter resolution imaging. The satellites are to be flown in a sun-synchronous orbit, with two ICEYE SAR imaging spacecraft flying in a bistatic formation, and two SATLANTIS very high-resolution optical imaging spacecraft trailing behind. With closely coordinated operations, the constellation intends to serve solutions related to natural catastrophes, security, environmental monitoring at land and sea, infrastructure development, precise SAR Interferometry (InSAR) based change detection and more.
"Earth observation is ultimately about truly understanding what is happening in a selected location - with confidence," says Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE. "To achieve robust and fast analysis, combining the strengths of optical and SAR satellites in a single constellation yields incredibly useful insights for stakeholders in Spain and Europe."
"Spain is in a remarkable position in Europe, with two leading New Space companies established in its territory opening new and unique opportunities in Earth observation," says Juan Tomás Hernani, CEO of SATLANTIS. "This proposed initiative is the type of aerospace collaboration that would not have been feasible before. We're in the golden age of New Space, and now is the right time to act on it."
What makes the development of the Tandem4EO constellation unique, is that the combination of SAR and optical imaging with video capability will enable a new level of effectiveness for assessing in detail what is happening in a location of interest right now and over time. With this dual-instrument approach, data users will gain the benefits of versatility, reliability, and ease of use. In addition, the bi-static nature of the ICEYE SAR satellites allows for simultaneous radar acquisitions to produce InSAR data.
About ICEYE
ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world's largest synthetic-aperture radar constellation, the company enables objective, data-driven decisions for its customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. ICEYE's data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com
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About SATLANTIS
SATLANTIS is a medium-sized company, profitable leader in Optical Earth Observation Technologies, that uses its own infrared and visible technology to lead 6 space missions, covering applications ranging from methane emissions to security, among others. One of those missions has recently been acquired as an End-to-End solution by another country's governmental subsidiary company. SATLANTIS headquarters are in Bilbao, and it has a subsidiary company in Gainesville, Florida, run by US investors from the Oil & Gas sector.
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LINCOLN, Neb., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest report on pre-owned aircraft in Sandhills Global marketplaces illustrates a general slowdown in year-over-year increase rates for asking values, although values remain elevated over recent months. Inventory levels of used jets, piston singles, turboprops, and piston helicopters on the market continue to exceed last year's figures, albeit with a mix of trends taking place.
"Jets, piston single, and turboprop markets are seeing asking values plateau," says Controller Department Manager Brant Washburn. "We're also seeing inventory levels among the fixed-wing segments looking to gain traction again."
Sandhills' aviation products include Controller, Controller EMEA, Executive Controller, Charter Hub, AviationTrader, Aircraft Cost Calculator, and AircraftEvaluator. AircraftEvaluator is Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tool for all types of aircraft, built using the same technology behind FleetEvaluator. Widely used and trusted across equipment, truck, and trailer industries, FleetEvaluator identifies asset values with unparalleled accuracy.
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use.
Takeaways
This report includes detailed analysis of asking values and inventory trends in used aircraft markets along with charts that help readers visualize the data. It describes and quantifies important trends in the buying and selling of used jet, piston single, turboprop, and Robinson piston helicopter aircraft.
Global Used Jet Aircraft
- Worldwide, inventory levels of used jet aircraft have resumed month-over-month increases, while their asking values remain strong from 2022. Used jet inventory numbers increased by 5.75% M/M in March and are currently trending upward. Levels of used inventory have rebounded dramatically over the past year, posting a 109.61% increase YOY.
- Asking values for used jet aircraft also continue to ascend with growth of 0.42% M/M, although the pace of the increases has cooled off lately. The jet market's asking values remain up, posting a 11.02% YOY increase.
U.S. and Canada Used Piston Single Aircraft
- Inventory levels of pre-owned piston single aircraft in U.S. and Canada have remained stable in 2023 after end-of-year declines in 2022, most recently showing a 4.04% YOY gain in March. Used inventory levels increased 3.37% M/M and are currently trending sideways.
- Asking values for used piston single units appear to have plateaued, remaining on par with March 2022 values with just a 0.34% increase YOY. Piston single asking values increased 1.27% M/M and continue to trend sideways.
U.S. and Canada Used Turboprop Aircraft
- Used turboprop inventory levels show 12.44% more available turboprop units than last year after an 8.12% M/M gain.
- Asking values remain elevated from 2022, while inventory increases are gaining steam. After a slight decrease the month prior, asking values rose 2.66% M/M in March. The YOY increase rate has softened lately but asking values were up 14.29% YOY.
Global Used Robinson Piston Helicopters
- Used inventory levels for Robinson piston helicopters decreased again for the second month in a row, dropping 4% M/M and exhibiting a downward trend. Still, used piston helicopter inventory levels remain stronger than last year, posting a 16.13% YOY increase.
- Asking values declined M/M and ventured into negative YOY territory. Asking values fell by 10.79% M/M during an overall level trend. In comparison to March 2022, however, Robinson asking values dipped below last year's values, down 3.01% YOY.
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Sandhills Global is an information processing company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our products and services gather, process, and distribute information in the form of trade publications, websites, and online services that connect buyers and sellers across the aviation, construction, agriculture, and commercial trucking industries. Our integrated, industry-specific approach to hosted technologies and services offers solutions that help businesses large and small operate efficiently and grow securely, cost-effectively, and successfully. Sandhills Global—we are the cloud.
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The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a principal gauge of the estimated market values of used assets—both currently and over time—across the construction, agricultural, commercial trucking, and aviation industries represented by Sandhills Global marketplaces, including Controller.com, AuctionTime.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com, and other industry-specific equipment platforms. Powered by FleetEvaluator and AircraftEvaluator, Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tools, Sandhills EVI provides useful insights into the ever-changing supply-and-demand conditions for each industry.
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PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. — Two years after being shot in the line of duty, former Prairie Grove Police Officer Tyler Franks is settling into his new career.
“I have been through the real deal. I have lived fighting for my life,” said Franks.
Franks was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call while serving on May 4th, 2021.
“As a police officer, you really don't think about getting shot or getting hurt in the line of duty ... That didn't cross my mind at all that night,” he said,
The suspect fired three rounds from a shotgun and semi-automatic pistol hitting franks in the upper portion of both legs.
“I really didn't know what just happened. I just knew I was in severe pain. It takes you a second to process what just happened, and I didn't know where I was shot,” he said.
Franks remembers seeing his partner, Officer Andrew Gibson returning fire on the suspect.
Frank's left leg was partially amputated, but after surgeries, rehab, physical therapy, and a prosthetic, he geared back up for patrol on the first anniversary of being shot. Not long after that, he decided to change careers.
“I just didn't feel it in my heart anymore. And I just felt that it's not something I wanted to do anymore,” he said.
Now he’s made what was a volunteer job into his new career: He was a volunteer firefighter for 18 years and has been the assistant fire chief at the Lincoln Fire Department since March.
“It is a lot more difficult to be a firefighter than it is to be a police officer physically. So that was a challenge. And I overcame that and lots of adopters and physical therapy,” he said.
Even though Franks attended the fire academy years ago, he went again last year to prove to himself he could do it. He really had to figure out different ways of talking to people and caring for them in a fire and EMS setting.
“I just have a different passion for people, when they're going through something because I went through something myself, and you want someone there that you feel that's going to take care of you. And I feel like what I went through myself has really helped me help other people now on this side,” he said.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick was carted off the field Monday with a left leg injury almost a year after he tore his right ACL at training camp.
There was no immediate word on the nature or extent of Patrick’s injury, but it appeared to be a serious setback for the 29-year-old who was embarking on a comeback after missing all of last season.
Patrick was participating in a 7-on-7 drill with the Broncos in full pads for the first time and his left leg buckled as he pushed off to run a route. He yelled out in pain and threw his helmet as coach Sean Payton, quarterback Russell Wilson and receiver Courtland Sutton were among the first to rush over to him.
He was helped onto a cart and taken inside the team’s headquarters as the crowd of some 3,000 fans fell silent.
Patrick was the team’s No. 1 receiver going into last season when he tore his right ACL in a noncontact drill on Aug. 2.
He was a projected starter again this summer even in a crowded wide receiver room that also features Jerry Jeudy, Sutton, rookie Marvin Mims Jr., Brandon Johnson, Marquez Callaway and Lil’Jordan Humphrey, among others.
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SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the Philippine Government, the first and biggest Blockchain week was concluded on December 4, 2022, at the Resorts World Manila Hotel. From Nov 28, participants were able to witness big names in different industries pitching their ideas and thoughts on Web3.0, Blockchain, Metaverse, NFTs, DeFi, and anything in between. Panel discussions and key note speakers advocating what they believe will change lives, virtually and physically, presented their work since the start of the Web3.0 and Metaverse era. One of the event's goals is to educate people with the Metaverse and Web3.0 era and to expose these topics in South East Asia.
Binance, Coins.ph, Maya, Tetrix, are just some of the sponsors who participated in the event. The event provided access to the latest Web3, BLOCKCHAIN/NFT developments, DeFi and gaming tournaments.
LOLLIPOP × Coinstore
Project Lollipop partnered with Coinstore, Singapore's fastest growing Cyptocurrency asset exchange platform. Strategic booth placement provided productive communication with people of the same interest in NFTs, Crypto Exchanges, and the like. Paraphernalia were given away to customers who followed specific SNS accounts.
Keynote speech given by Lollipop's Brand Advocate, Chad
Besides the goal of exposure in events like these, Team Lollipop made sure to have a slot for the keynote speech. To cultivate and enlighten the audience about the plans of the project, Brand Advocate, Chad Navarrete, gave a semi-personal and informative speech, which led to more enthusiastic visitors at the booth.
Chad said, "The metaverse industry has been steadily evolving. A lot of it has to do with Web3.0. We're already a part of it, believe it or not. The metaverse is also an integral part of our project - Project LOLLIPOP!"
More than 100 blockchain, crypto, and web3 big names at the event, including 1-inch Co-Founder SERGEJ KUNZ, E! Entertainment Co-Founder LARRY NAMER, and IP3 Co-Founder DAVID USLAN Entertainment, and Web3, were among the speakers.
About LOLLIPOP
LOLLIPOP is a project aimed at creating a more accessible and seamless environment for all users to easily access the NFT marketplace in the age of Web3.0 and the Metaverse.
This is an essential service for the coming Web3.0 and the Metaverse era and is expected to play an even more active role.
For more information, click the URLs down below:
Website: https://lollipoppool.org/
Twitter: @LollipopBsc
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "We thought there could be a safer way to drive nails with a hammer," said one of two inventors, from Oak Lawn, Ill., "so we invented the PRO- REACHER. Our design would eliminate the need to hold the nail during the hammering process."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to grip and hold a nail or screw. In doing so, it helps to prevent painful finger injuries from accidental hammer blows. As a result, it enhances safety and convenience. It can also be used to pick up dropped screws and nails. The invention features a versatile and adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for construction workers, contractors, do-it-yourselfers, etc.
The original design was submitted to the Chicago sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CHK-330, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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(NEXSTAR) – Data shows the wealthiest 1% of Americans control over a third of nation’s total wealth. But what it takes to be a “one-percenter” can vary based on where you live, a new analysis has found.
Personal finance website SmartAsset reviewed data from the IRS and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate how much income it takes to be among the top earners in each state.
Nationally, households earning just over $652,650 are considered the wealthiest. When it comes to individual states, SmartAsset found the requirement to be among the top 1% ranging from $368,000 to nearly $1 million.
States with the highest floor to be a one-percenter were primarily along the coasts while those with the lowest floors were primarily in the center of the country.
Technically, it was our capital that had the highest 1% threshold, not a state. The top earners in Washington, D.C. earn at least $1,013,698, SmartAsset found. When it comes to just states, nearby Connecticut topped out the list, with a one-percenter cut-off at $952,902.
If you earn $50,000 less, you’d rank among the top 1% in Massachusetts, which had the second-highest income threshold.
These five states require the most income to be among their wealthiest residents, according to SmartAsset:
- Connecticut: $952,902
- Massachusetts: $903,401
- California: $844,266
- New Jersey: $817,346
- Washington: $804,853
With the exception of Washington, these states also have the highest tax rate for top earners, all over 26%.
West Virginia has the lowest income threshold for its top earners, SmartAsset found. At $367,582, the benchmark is nearly one-third of Connecticut’s floor.
Only one other state, Mississippi, had a one-percenter threshold below $300,000.
These five states require the least income to rank among its wealthiest residents, SmartAsset determined:
- West Virginia: $367,582
- Mississippi: $381,919
- New Mexico: $411,395
- Kentucky: $445,294
- Arkansas: $450,700
Three of these states — Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia — had the lowest tax rates for its top earners. All three fell below 24%, with Arkansas reporting the lowest rate in the U.S. at 21.11%.
You can view SmartAsset’s full list, as well as its methodology, here.
Two of the states with the highest one-percenter requirements are also home to some of the wealthiest people in the U.S. Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, who both call Washington state home, ranked as second and third on Forbes’ latest list of Americans with the most net worth. Also landing among the top 10 on Forbes’ list was Washington resident Steve Ballmer, and two California residents: Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Walmart’s Jim Walton, who calls Arkansas home, was the tenth-wealthiest American on Forbes’ list.
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Whataburger does more than satisfy late-night cravings. The fast food chain can also provide the perfect ambiance for your next party.
A tweet of a photo showing a gathering lit up in orange from a neon Whataburger wall sign has captured a lot of attention on Twitter, including from the restaurant.
A Twitter user who goes by @AlexiissN posted a photo from the party on Friday of people socializing at a residence under the glow of Whataburger's signature orange. As of Monday afternoon, the tweet had 280,000 likes and 22,000 retweets.
"In dark times, we look for the light," the Twitter user wrote in the photo's caption, adding in another tweet that he has no idea where the person who owns the sign got it. It is unclear where the party took place, but the Twitter user's bio says they go to Texas A&M.
In response, Whataburger's official Twitter account tweeted: "May the light guide you to thine post-soirée Patty Melt."
Some on Twitter had no idea the sign was of the Whataburger logo. Some though it was the band Weezer's logo, while others thought it was for the sports company WWE. Others thought it was the symbol for Wonder Woman.
Twitter users jumped in to correct the assumptions.
"Yo why y’all saying wonder woman, I know Whataburger when I see it," on Twitter user wrote.
Those who recognized the logo responded with their late-night Whataburger hankerings.
"Need me a honey butter chicken biscuit now," one individual wrote.
"I used to look for that Whataburger sign at night like it was the bat signal," another responded.
Others asked if they could purchase an LED wall light of their own, but the company doesn't currently sell the particular sign in the tweet but has another option.
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Florida prosecutor's crackdown on repeat offenders leads to drop in violent crimes as Dem city crime soars
Progressive criminal justice reforms have coincided with rising violence in big US cities
By targeting known violent criminals and seeking stiff penalties for the worst offenders, a Republican Florida prosecutor has reduced violent crime in her community as big cities with Democratic district attorneys around the country, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, are witnessing crime spikes.
"In 2021, Jacksonville’s murders were down 30% and overall shootings down 17% from the year prior, according to [Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office] data for non-domestic shooting incidents," David Chapman, a spokesperson for the Fourth Circuit State Attorney’s Office, told Fox News Digital. "Given last year’s downturn, our numbers to date aren’t far off the mark and thankfully have not spiked like other cities."
The Fourth Circuit covers Clay, Nassau and Duval counties and the city of Jacksonville and is led by State Attorney Melissa Nelson, who made waves for finding new ways to prosecute known criminals, such as pursuing firearms charges in connection with guns flaunted in music videos. She has sought stiffer sentences for people convicted of gun crimes.
This year, Nelson's jurisdiction is seeing another drop in homicides, although shootings remained even with last year’s at the start of the month, statistics show.
"After experiencing a substantial downturn in violent gun crime in 2021, we continue to work together to combat violent crime in hopes that this trend continues," Nelson told Fox News Digital. "Currently, we remain on par with last year’s numbers. Improving public safety and fighting violent crime remains a top priority for our office and law enforcement partners."
In February, Nelson secured a manslaughter conviction against a drug dealer implicated in a Jacksonville woman’s overdose death. She’s supported a streamlined process for prosecutors to obtain warrants without supervisory approval, a stark contrast to the micromanaged oversight in Los Angeles. In a memo to her staff, she argued in favor of "identifying and incapacitating" dangerous repeat offenders.
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Nelson also advocated for a Crime Gun Intelligence Center to "connect the dots" in an attempt to catch shooters before they can commit more crimes.
At the same time, Nelson's office has investigated wrongful convictions to get innocent people out of prison and stepped up its targeting of known violent criminals, especially gang members.
"When she decided last year that she was going to really be aggressive about gun crimes, she got mocked, and one of her detractors was going on and on about, this never works, putting people away and throwing away the key," said Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and a retired police sergeant with nearly three decades on the job. "And now, look, since she's been doing it, it's been working."
Brantner Smith noted that even when a person is arrested for the first time for a violent crime it may not be the first one they’ve actually committed, adding that most firearms offenses are not linked to legal gun owners.
"Generally speaking, these are not legally held firearms," Brantner Smith added. "When you’re dealing with people who are willing to use a firearm to commit a crime, you’re dealing with really serious offenders."
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In the City of Los Angeles, where police are reporting an 8% spike in total violent crimes, progressive District Attorney George Gascon has instructed his deputy prosecutors not to pursue firearms enhancements without his express permission.
In January, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva reported a 94% spike in homicides in the greater area between 2019 and 2021.
Gascon is facing a second recall effort and has feuded with local law enforcement and his own deputy prosecutors over policies that critics say are soft on crime and anti-victim. His refusal to transfer the prosecution of 26-year-old child molester Hannah Tubbs from juvenile to adult court means the convict won’t have to register as a sex offender and could serve just six months in a facility designed for children after pleading guilty to attacking a 10-year-old girl in a Denny’s bathroom.
In New York City, where a mass shooting left more than two dozen people injured earlier this month at a Brooklyn subway platform, total violent crimes were up 44% at the start of the month compared to 2021, with murders down by 8.6% and shootings up by 13.8%, city police statistics show.
Supporters of progressive criminal justice reforms have cited a study finding that very few people out on bail for violent offenses commit a new violent crime and have disputed a link between DA-led reforms and the rise in crime.
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But critics have taken issue for a couple of reasons. One is that prosecutions of misdemeanors, especially in Los Angeles under Gascon, have declined sharply, according to statistics from his office.
Brantner Smith pointed to the February death of Amir Locke in Minneapolis. He was shot and killed while police were serving a search warrant targeting his 17-year-old cousin, a murder suspect.
"The gun violence he committed as a juvenile was not dealt with by the system the way it should have been. He should have spent that mandatory three years in adult prison, and he didn’t," she said. "Then he violated his probation, and he should have been again remanded to custody and gone to prison, and he was handed over to his mother."
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The result, she said, was the shooting deaths of Otis Elder and Locke.
Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor and now an LA-based trial lawyer, also said that it’s easier to secure guilty pleas from suspects in custody as opposed to those who have been freed on low or no bail.
"Imagine you’re freed, and I need to convince you as a defense attorney to turn yourself in for a multi-year prison sentence, or even months in custody," he said. "The practical reality is that defendants are much less likely to plead when they’re out on bond."
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Philadelphia saw a modest 4.88% decline in homicides but more than 46% more robberies that involved a firearm, in addition to a rise of more than 10% in robberies that did not have guns in play.
Chicago also saw a 5% decline of murders through the first four months of 2022, but they were up 29% over 2020 and 47% from 2019. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-prosecutor-crackdown-repeat-offenders-drop-violent-crime | 2022-04-21 06:58:56 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-prosecutor-crackdown-repeat-offenders-drop-violent-crime |
Designed for sophisticated investors, MSOX seeks investment returns two-times the daily performance of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS)
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the largest cannabis fund manager, today announced that the AdvisorShares MSOS 2x Daily ETF (Ticker: MSOX) will begin trading today.
MSOX seeks daily investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to two times (2x) the daily total return of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS). MSOX does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective over a period of time greater than a single day. MSOX is designed for sophisticated investors looking to gain magnified exposure to the U.S. cannabis sector.
The magnified exposure to cannabis which MSOX provides is designed for short-term trading. Its increased buying power offers 2x the cannabis exposure in a single trade, allowing MSOX shareholders to overweight cannabis holdings for less cash. AdvisorShares managing director Dan Ahrens serves as portfolio manager of both MSOX and MSOS. Ahrens is one of the most accomplished and experienced portfolio managers who specializes in cannabis and vice-related investment strategies.
When it launched in September 2020, MSOS became the first U.S.-listed active ETF to deliver exposure dedicated solely to American cannabis companies including multi-state operators (MSOs), and then quickly ascended to become the largest publicly traded cannabis fund in the world. MSOs are U.S. companies directly involved in the legal production and distribution of cannabis in states where approved.
"We are pleased to add this new dimension to our active cannabis ETF offerings," said Ahrens. "While all our cannabis ETFs provide dedicated exposure to the emerging growth opportunity in cannabis, they are all different from one another with their investment strategies and underlying holdings. We believe MSOX is a unique investment tool that is designed specifically for experienced investors and professional traders which can potentially provide amplified returns in all market environments."
In addition to MSOS and MSOX, AdvisorShares also offers the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO), a global cannabis strategy managed by Mr. Ahrens, as well as the AdvisorShares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (Ticker: PSDN), a global cannabis strategy sub-advised by Poseidon Investment Management. Mr. Ahrens also serves as portfolio manager of the following active ETFs: AdvisorShares Vice ETF (Ticker: VICE); AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF (Ticker: PSIL); AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (Ticker: BEDZ); AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (Ticker: EATZ); and AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF (Ticker: UAV).
For more information on MSOX, please visit: advisorshares.com/etfs/msox
AdvisorShares remains committed to providing ongoing investment education for its ETF shareholders, prospective investors and the investment community at large. AdvisorShares regularly hosts live webinars featuring portfolio managers and leading industry experts. You may learn more and register at the AdvisorShares Event Center for upcoming educational sessions on different investment strategies.
AdvisorShares is a leading provider of actively managed ETFs. For financial professionals and investors requesting more information, call 1-877-843-3831 or visit advisorshares.com. Follow @AdvisorShares on Twitter and Facebook for more insights.
Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information are in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the Fund's website at www.advisorshares.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before you invest.
The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily 2x investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. An investor could lose the full principal value of their investment within a single day.
The Fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide investment results that are two times (2x) the daily total return, before fees and expenses, of the US Cannabis ETF, an affiliated ETF, by entering into one or more swaps agreements on the US Cannabis ETF. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period of time different than a single day.
The Fund will enter into one or more swap agreements intended to produce economically-leveraged investment results relative to the returns of the US Cannabis ETF. The Fund may use a combination of swaps on the US Cannabis ETF and swaps on various investment vehicles that are designed to track the performance of the US Cannabis ETF. The Fund expects that cash balances in connection with the use of such financial instruments ("Collateral") will typically be held in money market instruments or other cash equivalents.
Cannabis-Related Company Risk. Cannabis-related companies are subject to various laws and regulations that may differ at the state/local and federal level. These laws and regulations may (i) significantly affect a cannabis-related company's ability to secure financing, (ii) impact the market for marijuana industry sales and services, and (iii) set limitations on marijuana use, production, transportation, and storage. Cannabis-related companies may also be required to secure permits and authorizations from government agencies to cultivate or research marijuana. In addition, cannabis-related companies are subject to the risks associated with the greater agricultural industry, including changes to or trends that affect commodity prices, labor costs, weather conditions, and laws and regulations related to environmental protection, health and safety. Cannabis-related companies may also be subject to risks associated with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. These risks include increased government regulation, the use and enforcement of intellectual property rights and patents, technological change and obsolescence, product liability lawsuits, and the risk that research and development may not necessarily lead to commercially successful products.
Shares are bought and sold at market price not net asset value (NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Market price returns are based on the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4:00 pm Eastern Time (when NAV is normally determined) and do not represent the return you would receive if you traded at other times.
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NEW YORK (AP) — When Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched his campaign for the White House last week, the notoriously prickly former President Donald Trump welcomed his new competitor with open arms.
There were no accusations of disloyalty or nasty nicknames from the GOP front-runner like the barrage he unleashed when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, considered his leading rival, joined the race two days later with a bungled Twitter announcement.
“Good luck to Senator Tim Scott in entering the Republican Presidential Primary Race,” Trump said. “It is rapidly loading up with lots of people, and Tim is a big step up from Ron DeSanctimonious, who is totally unelectable.”
The contrast underscores not only the fact that Trump sees DeSantis as his most formidable rival, but also basic math: He and his team have long believed the more candidates who enter the Republican primary contest, the better for Trump. They are operating under the assumption that no other candidate will be able to consolidate enough of the anti-Trump vote to take him down. Other candidates who enter the race, they argue, are competing for DeSantis’ share of the vote.
And the field is growing by the day.
In the coming weeks, at least four additional candidates are expected to launch their own campaigns, joining a field that already includes DeSantis, Scott, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy and several longer-shots like conservative talk radio host Larry Elder.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s entry into the race is “imminent,” according to a person familiar with his thinking who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss his plans. Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign next month, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is eyeing June 7 as a launch date. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez told The Associated Press last week that he’s “strongly considering” running, as is New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu.
Even former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who has run for president twice already, recently said on CNN that he hadn’t taken a third campaign off the table. And Axios reported that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who had previously said his focus is on state elections, is reconsidering his plans after earlier dismissing speculation.
“This is an indictment of DeSantis’ disastrous announcement and his dismal poll numbers,” said Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung of the coming announcements. “DeSantis’ blood is in the water and every candidate sees how feeble and weak he is.”
Indeed, several of the declared and would-be candidates have been escalating their attacks against DeSantis as they compete for second place.
Republicans once warned about a repeat of 2016, when the sprawling GOP field failed to coalesce around a Trump alternative, giving him the nomination. But much of the urgency that once existed among Trump’s GOP rivals to limit the field has faded in recent months.
“The important point is not how many candidates start the race, it’s how many stay in after they no longer have a chance of getting the nomination,” said Whit Ayres, a veteran Republican pollster and strategist. “We learned that from the Democratic nomination in 2020. There were many candidates who started the race. But once it became clear that Joe Biden was going to win the nomination, within hours the rest of them all dropped out and endorsed him.”
It it still far too early, Ayers said, to know who the strongest non-Trump candidate will be.
“The idea that you’re going to decide before the race even starts which one to rally behind is very premature,” he said. “There’s so many shoes that could still drop.”
Among them are the ongoing investigations into Trump, including the Justice Department’s probe into his handling of classified documents and state and federal investigations into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump has already been indicted in New York and additional criminal charges would create an unprecedented situation with unknown consequences.
New York-based Republican donor Eric Levine, a fierce Trump critic, earlier in the year warned of dire consequences should the GOP primary field grow too large. This week, however, Levine played down the significance of the growing number of candidates, noting many of Trump’s rivals are only polling in the low single digits.
The only “serious candidates” beyond Trump, Levine said, are DeSantis, Haley, Scott, Pence (if he runs) and perhaps Sununu and Youngkin, should they get in.
Still, Levine said: “I’d rather there’d be fewer people, no question.”
Meanwhile, Trump has been trying to project a sense of inevitability and dominance of the field. He told reporters during a golf tournament Thursday that he’s not sure there’s any point in debating given his current poll numbers.
“Unless he gets close, why would anyone debate?” he said of DeSantis.
He also urged the party to rally behind him. Democrats, he said, “are hoping for a long, drawn-out Republican primary.”
“That’s why the Republican Party needs to unite behind the standard-bearer of the MAGA movement,” he said in a video message, referring to his “Make America Great Again” slogan.
Many Republicans seem to believe the party will eventually rally around its strongest Trump challengers, with other candidates stepping aside once they realize they can’t win. But it remains unclear how exactly that will happen, given the political aspirations of those involved. If DeSantis does maintain his standing in second place, some worry his chilly relationships with the other candidates will make it even less likely the party will unite behind him.
In the meantime, candidates like Haley have been stepping up their attacks against DeSantis, while others prepare to join the race. They include Suarez, who would be the only Hispanic candidate in the 2024 field.
The 45-year-old Republican is not well known nationally but has begun meeting voters in key primary states like South Carolina and is believed to be sitting on millions of dollars in the bank.
Suarez avoided any criticism of Trump during a recent interview, saying only that the former president “without a doubt is in the pole position.”
But he was more willing to highlight what he called DeSantis’ “structural” liabilities, pointing to the Florida governor’s struggle to build relationships with many Republican officials in the state, including him. He also noted DeSantis’ recent conservative legislative accomplishments and his battle with Disney.
“There are things that, at least what I’ve heard from the donor class, are something that has made them second-guess their support for him,” he said. | https://who13.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trumps-welcome-of-scott-into-2024-race-shows-his-calculus-the-more-gop-rivals-the-better-for-him/ | 2023-05-30 04:21:05 | 1 | https://who13.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-trumps-welcome-of-scott-into-2024-race-shows-his-calculus-the-more-gop-rivals-the-better-for-him/ |
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Ahead of an arctic blast which starts Thursday that will send temperatures in and around Atlanta plummeting, those in the community are preparing for temperatures that haven't been felt in the city in nearly five years.
One community member, Regina Miller, is preparing. Miller, who is the deputy director for community services in Gwinnett County, is spearheading efforts to transform community centers into warming centers by the time the deep freeze arrives.
"With this arctic freeze, we’ve prepared with plenty of staff assistance, volunteers and others in our Gwinnett County government offices to be able to prepare for this," Miller said. "Mother Nature always has a different plan, but we know that we are planned even further than her.”
The Gwinnett Lawrenceville Senior Center, along with four other places around the county, will transform into warming centers. Miller said each center will be able to house 50 people, and staff and volunteers are setting up cots and setting out food and water for visitors.
"At the end of the day, it's just a place people can come to get warm and be able to stay out of the elements that we know are going to hit Atlanta hard this week," Miller said. "It’s an organized operation, but one that has a lot of compassion and a lot of heart.”
The operation is federally funded with nearly $900,000 as part of the American Rescue Plan, Miller stated. She added that no one has to be experiencing homelessness to take advantage of the warming centers.
“We’ve seen many individuals who maybe don’t have heat right now," Miller said. "If the heat goes out at your home, you’re certainly welcome to use our warming stations as well. These stations are actually open for anyone in the public, whether you are coming to get out of the cold because you don’t have anywhere to go. We’ve also seen families.”
Cobb County is partnering with MUST Ministries to open its warming center on Bells Ferry Road. Keo Buford, the senior director of emergency housing at MUST Ministries, said the center was only available for those experiencing homelessness. The center has been packed with visitors for weeks, Buford said, due to colder weather since November.
"We're prepared to open the remainder of this month," Buford said. "Not only are we providing a place to stay overnight and a meal, but we're providing actual services to get them back, because at the end of the day, no one wants to be out on the streets – especially in inclement weather."
Back in Gwinnett, Miller reflects on her mission and what the holiday season is all about.
“To know we’re making such a great impact in our community and helping those who just need that simple safety, ability to get warm, we’re solving that in five locations in such a really special way," Miller said.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency due to the bitter cold temperatures. View a county-by-county breakdown of warming shelters open throughout Metro Atlanta here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/weather/warming-centers-open-across-metro-atlanta-ahead-of-arctic-blast/85-97b8a058-eb4a-46f2-9042-3a9296daaf75 | 2022-12-22 04:37:28 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/weather/warming-centers-open-across-metro-atlanta-ahead-of-arctic-blast/85-97b8a058-eb4a-46f2-9042-3a9296daaf75 |
TORONTO (AP) — A public commission announced Friday that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government met the “very high threshold” for invoking the Emergencies Act to quell the protests by truckers and others angry over Canada’s COVID-19 restrictions last winter.
For weeks, hundreds and sometimes thousands of protesters in trucks and other vehicles clogged the streets of Ottawa, the capital, and besieged Parliament Hill, railing against vaccine mandates for truckers and other COVID-19 precautions and condemning Trudeau’s Liberal government.
Members of the self-styled Freedom Convoy also blockaded various U.S.-Canadian border crossings. And police arrested 11 people at the blockaded border crossing at Coutts, Alberta, opposite Montana, after learning of a cache of guns and ammunition.
Justice Paul Rouleau concludes most of the emergency measures were appropriate. He said he does not accept the testimony of protest organizers who described the demonstrations as lawful and peaceful.
“The measures taken by the federal government were for the most part appropriate and effective and contributed to bringing a return to order without loss of life or serious injury to people or property,” Rouleau said.
Rouleau said Cabinet had reasonable grounds to believe that their existed a national emergency.
The Public Emergency Commission examined the basis for the decision to declare the public order emergency, the circumstances that led to it and the the appropriateness and effectiveness of the measures. Trudeau, Cabinet ministers, protesters and others testified last fall.
Trudeau noted guns were found at the border blockade in Alberta.
“There was a real risk that people promoting ideologically motivated extremism could act or that they could inspire others,” Trudeau said. “The situation was volatile and out of control.”
Trudeau said he regrets calling the protestors a “fringe minority.”
“I wish I had said it differently,” Trudeau said. “If I had chosen my words more carefully or been more specific I think things might have been a bit easier.”
He said it is important to speak out against a very small number of people who deliberately spread misinformation and disinformation
The emergencies act allowed authorities to declare certain areas as no-go zones. It also allowed police to freeze truckers’ personal and corporate bank accounts and compel tow truck companies to haul away vehicles.
Rouleau said there was a failure to provide a clear way for those people who had assets frozen to have them unfrozen when they were no longer engaged in illegal conduct. But he concluded that freezing assets was appropriate to prevent the protests from being financially sustained over the long term.
“It was a powerful tool to discourage participation and to incentivise protesters to leave. I am satisfied that it played a meaningful role in shrinking the footprint of the protests, and in doing so, made a meaningful contribution to resolving the Public Order Emergency,” he writes.
The trucker protest grew until it closed a handful of Canada-U.S. border posts and shut down key parts of the capital for more than three weeks. The border blockades eventually ended and the streets around the Canadian Parliament were cleared after authorities launched the largest police operation in Canadian history.
The protests, which were first aimed at a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers but also encompassed fury over the range of COVID-19 restrictions and dislike of Trudeau, reflected the spread of disinformation in Canada and simmering populist and right-wing anger.
The self-styled Freedom Convoy shook Canada’s reputation for civility, inspired convoys in France, New Zealand and the Netherlands and interrupted trade, causing economic damage on both sides of the border. Hundreds of trucks eventually occupied the streets around Parliament, a display that was part protest and part carnival.
For almost a week the busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing, the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, was blocked. The crossing sees more than 25% of the trade between the two countries.
Rouleau said a series of police failures contributed to a “situation that spun out of control.” He said governments and police forces should have better anticipated it, especially in an environment where misinformation and disinformation is so prevalent today.
The 2,000-page report calls the “Freedom Convoy” a “singular moment in history” exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as online misinformation and disinformation.
“We live in a Banana Republic – Officially. Today, Canadians were robbed of Accountability,” Tom Marazzo, one of the leaders of the protests, tweeted.
Nelson Wiseman, a political science professor at the University of Toronto, said the federal government had overwhelming support to invoke the Emergencies Act.
“The public didn’t care about whether the technical criteria were met,” Wiseman said. “What most people wanted was an end to the lawlessness and it only occurred after the Liberals invoked the Act.” | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-judge-canada-right-to-invoke-emergency-act-in-truck-protest/ | 2023-02-18 17:00:41 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-judge-canada-right-to-invoke-emergency-act-in-truck-protest/ |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The slaughterhouse cleaning company that was found to be employing more than 100 children to help sanitize dangerous razor-sharp equipment like bone saws has continued to lose contracts with the major meat producers since the investigation became public last fall.
For its part, Packers Sanitation Services Inc., or PSSI as it is known, said it has taken a number of steps to tighten up its hiring practices but it says the rising number of child labor cases nationwide is likely related to the increase in the number of minors crossing the U.S. border alone in recent years.
The scandal that followed the February announcement that PSSI would pay a $1.5 million fine and reform its hiring practices as part of an agreement with investigators also prompted the Biden administration to urge the entire meat processing industry to take steps to ensure no kids are working in these plants either for the meat companies or at contractors like PSSI.
Federal investigators confirmed that children as young as 13 were working for PSSI at 13 plants in Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Tennessee and Texas. It wasn’t immediately clear if any additional children have been found working for the company because PSSI declined to answer that and government officials haven’t offered an update on the investigation since February.
The Labor Department has said there has been a 69% increase since 2018 in the number of children being employed illegally nationwide, and it has more than 600 child labor investigations underway. Officials have said they are particularly concerned about the potential exploitation of migrants who may not even have a parent in the United States.
PSSI maintains that it prohibits hiring kids and the only way children could have been hired is “through deliberate identity theft or fraud at a local plant. Regardless of the reason they occurred, it is our responsibility to address the problem.”
“As has been widely reported, the recent record rise in unaccompanied minors from abroad and rising prevalence of identity theft has clearly revealed new vulnerabilities in the area of underage labor across hundreds of different businesses including ours,” PSSI spokesman Ray Hernandez said.
Companies like PSSI are put in a difficult situation of having to turn away applicants who appear to have a valid ID when they want to hire workers, and they also have to be careful not to discriminate by imposing extra scrutiny on immigrants, said David Bier, an immigration policy expert at the libertarian-leaning Cato Institute that advocates for more open immigration laws. The fact that more than half a million children have crossed the border without their parents since 2019 creates a large group of minors who may try to get jobs.
“Seventeen-year-old, 16-year-old or 15-year-old even gets an ID and a company needs workers, it’s difficult to police,” Bier said. And the meatpacking industry is always desperate to find more workers. “If you’re willing to do the work and you have an ID, then you’re going to be able to get a job.”
Cargill, Tyson Foods and JBS have all terminated contracts with PSSI at at least some of their plants — particularly any plants where Labor Department investigators confirmed children were working — although Cargill went furthest and cut ties with the Kieler, Wisconsin-based company entirely. Another meat processing giant, Smithfield Foods, said only that it is taking a close look at its contracts with PSSI, which currently cleans about one-third of the company’s 45 plants, to ensure that all labor laws are being followed.
Those four companies, along with National Beef, control over 80% of the beef market and more than 60% of the pork market nationwide. National Beef didn’t respond to questions about its actions.
Cargill spokeswoman April Nelson said the company notified PSSI in March that it would end all 14 of its contracts because “we will not tolerate the use of underage labor within our facilities or supplier network.”
Tyson and JBS officials also reiterated their commitment to eliminating child labor in their plants, and they said each of their companies had ended PSSI contracts at several plants. But they declined to provide specific numbers about how many contracts they cut and how many plants PSSI is still cleaning for them.
“Tyson Foods is committed to compliance with all labor laws and holding those we do business with to the highest standards of accountability,” said Dan Turton, a senior vice president at Tyson, in a letter to members of Congress about their child labor concerns. He promised Tyson would step up its audits of contractors and continue cooperating with federal officials to ensure its own hiring meets all standards.
The major meat processors say they are looking to bring more of the cleaning work at their plants in house, but they will likely continue to rely on contractors in many places. Tyson, for instance, said that its own workers clean about 40% of its plants.
PSSI wouldn’t say how many workers it has laid off after losing contracts, but the way it describes itself on its website hints at the job losses. PSSI now says it has about 16,500 employees nationwide working at more than 400 plants, down from the more than 17,000 it cited last fall before the investigation. Still, it remains one of the largest cleaners of food processing plants.
PSSI says it is going above and beyond what the official court agreement required to ensure no kids are working there. And the company, which is owned by the New York-based private equity firm Blackstone, named a new CEO who just took over last week after its longtime top executive retired after 24 years.
PSSI hired a former U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer to help strengthen the training its managers get to spot identity theft, and brought on a former Labor Department official to conduct monthly unannounced checks on its practices. The company also set up a hotline for employees to anonymously report any concerns. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/business/firm-that-hired-kids-to-clean-meat-plants-keeps-losing-work/ | 2023-05-02 03:07:36 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/business/firm-that-hired-kids-to-clean-meat-plants-keeps-losing-work/ |
Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her, a district attorney said Thursday.
Cleotha Abston, 39, is charged with snatching Eliza Fletcher from a street near the University of Memphis on Sept. 2 and forcing her into an SUV. Her body was found days later near a vacant duplex. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping.
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has filed notice with the court that prosecutors will seek the death penalty if Abston is convicted of first-degree murder, Judge Lee Coffee said. State law says cases that are considered heinous, atrocious and cruel are eligible for the death penalty, Mulroy said outside of court.
“We are alleging that applies in this case,” Mulroy said.
No trial date has been set. Coffee said he would like it to take place this year, but it was not clear if lawyers could meet that timetable.
The killing of Fletcher, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, shocked the Memphis community led to a flood of support for her family. Runners in Memphis and several other cities held an early-morning running event in her honor a week after she was abducted.
Abston was arrested after police detected his DNA on sandals found near the location where Fletcher was last seen, an arrest affidavit said.
An autopsy report showed Fletcher died of a gunshot wound to the head. She also had injuries to her right leg and jaw fractures.
A massive police search for Fletcher lasted more than three days. Her body was found near an abandoned duplex. Officers noticed vehicle tracks next to the driveway, and they “smelled an odor of decay,” an affidavit said.
Mulroy, the Democratic district attorney, was sworn into office the day before Fletcher disappeared. He has said he has long opposed the death penalty and would vote against it if he were a legislator, but that as district attorney and Memphis’ top prosecutor, he is required to follow the law when it comes to cases that could qualify for capital punishment.
Mulroy previously announced that prosecutors would seek the death penalty in an unrelated first-degree murder case against a man charged with killing three people and wounding three others during a livestreamed shooting rampage shortly after Mulroy took office.
Fletcher’s family was consulted about the decision to seek the death penalty against Abston and supports it, Mulroy said.
Abston, who is also known as Cleotha Henderson, previously served 20 years in prison for a kidnapping he committed at age 16. He is also charged with raping a woman in September 2021 — about a year before Fletcher was killed. He was not arrested on the rape charges before Fletcher’s killing because of a long delay in processing the sexual assault kit, authorities have said.
After Fletcher’s death, the Legislature passed a law requiring the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to issue a quarterly report on sexual assault kit testing times. Tennessee Democrats noted in a news release Thursday that three state crime labs are returning test results to local law enforcement in 22.7 weeks, on average.
That’s down from 45.4 weeks last August, before Fletcher’s kidnapping, the TBI report showed. The state police agency is outsourcing some testing to a Florida company, using $1.9 million in federal grant funding, the Democrats’ news release said.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Long-range Russian bombardment killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 20 others in several parts of Ukraine on Friday, officials in Kyiv said, as a Kremlin official boasted that its forces were prepared to repel an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive this spring.
Five people died in Kostiantynivka, in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station. Ukrainian authorities last year established hundreds of “points of invincibility,” where residents hard-pressed by the war could warm up, recharge their cellphones and get food.
Prosecutors said the Russians attacked with S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. The civilians who died were refugees, according to Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko.
As the mostly artillery war of the winter months stretches into its second spring, Russian forces also used air-launched missiles, exploding drones and gliding bombs to attack several regions, Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said.
Two civilians were killed and nine were wounded in the town of Bilopillia in Sumy province by an overnight rocket and artillery barrage and airstrikes, officials in the northeastern region said.
In southern Ukraine, Russian shelling killed one person in the city of Kherson and killed another person and wounded four others in the town of Bilozerka. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited that region Thursday.
Ukrainian forces are poised to use the arrival of warmer weather and new weapons from the West, including tanks, for a counteroffensive aimed at dislodging Russian troops from occupied areas.
But Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and now deputy head of the country’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, said its forces were ready to repel a counterattack.
“Our General Staff is assessing all that,” Medvedev said.
He added that any Ukrainian attempt to seize Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014, could trigger a nuclear response from Moscow.
“An attempt to split part of the state away means an encroachment at the very existence of the state,” he said. “Quite obviously, it warrants the use of any weapons. I hope our ‘friends’ across the ocean realize that.”
Medvedev is known for frequent bombastic pronouncements, but his warning also stems from Russia’s security doctrine envisioning the use of its atomic arsenal in response to a nuclear attack or one with conventional weapons that threatens “the very existence of the Russian state.”
Medvedev also said that Western experts operating weapons, such as the U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile systems supplied to Ukraine, could be targeted. Ukrainian soldiers have received training in the U.S., although Russian officials frequently claim that foreign instructors are in Ukraine.
“If Patriot or other weapons are delivered to the territory of Ukraine along with foreign experts, they certainly make legitimate targets, which must be destroyed,” Medvedev said in video posted to his messaging app channel. “They are combatants, they are the enemies of our state and they must be destroyed.”
“They must understand that as soon as an American or a Polish soldier shows up there, he must be killed,” he added.
The Kremlin wants to create a “sanitary cordon” of up to 100 kilometers (60 miles) around Russian-held areas so short- and medium-range weapons can’t hit them, Medvedev said.
Moscow may even try to grab a chunk of Ukrainian territory stretching all the way to Polish border, he said.
Also Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed Denmark’s plans to invite the operator of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines to join a mission to recover an object discovered near the pipeline damaged in an explosion in September. There is still no accepted explanation for the sabotage on the Russia-to-Germany pipelines.
“This investigation should be transparent and inclusive from the standpoint of involvement of all parties concerned,” he said, adding that the object was located near a pipe weld, the most vulnerable section of a pipeline on the Baltic seabed.
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Except for a single, barely perceptible flinch, this would’ve been a Perfect 10 for the U.S. track and field team.
As it ended up, the Americans still won nine medals on home turf Sunday at world championships in what will go down as one of the most memorable days for the red, white and blue in its long, successful history. It was the best single medal day for a nation at worlds, according to meet organizers.
Hurdler Devon Allen’s false start kept the U.S. from a possible sweep in the 110-meter final and what could’ve been the 10th medal of the day. The speedster-slash-receiver will now take his talents to the football field, where he’ll attempt to make the roster for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was hardly the way he wanted to finish at worlds.
“Track and field is so difficult because you train the whole year for one competition that lasts 12, 13 seconds and that’s that,” said Allen, whose training camp with the Eagles starts July 26. “I’ll learn from it and I’ll make sure I just react not as fast next time.”
Allen’s disappointment hardly spoiled a day in which the recording of the “Star-Spangled Banner” got worn out.
It began with the hammer throw, where Brooke Andersen took gold and Janee’ Kassanavoid won bronze.
That was a warmup act for the night session, where seven medals piled up in a span of about 10 minutes.
The women’s pole vaulters led the run with Katie Nageotte and Sandi Morris finishing 1-2. Moments later — and following a delay as Allen unsuccessfully pleaded his case to officials to remain the race — Grant Holloway defended his hurdles title, with Trey Cunningham close behind in second.
Around the same time, the shot putters wrapped up a podium sweep with two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser taking gold, Joe Kovacs earning silver and Josh Awotunde finishing with bronze.
All this came an evening after Fred Kerley, Marvin Bracy and Trayvon Bromell swept the 100. It got Crouser thinking of what was possible in his event.
“My heart rate was probably like at 120, 130,” he said of watching the men’s 100. “I probably shouldn’t have watched it because I had trouble calming back down. I had to make a mental note to take a few deep breaths and be like, ‘I don’t have to compete right now.’ Awesome to see Team USA sweep.”
With their big-medal haul Sunday, the Americans now have six golds and 14 total medals. The next most is three medals each by Ethiopia, Poland, China and Jamaica, which swept the women’s 100 to close out the night.
“It says how amazing it is being on home soil and at Hayward Field,” Nageotte said of the show turned in by the Americans. “’Hayward Magic’ is real. … Just seeing how many people were qualifying for semis, and then for finals, and then medaling, you watch it and it’s inspiring.”
Nageotte tried to keep track of it all even as she competed. It wasn’t easy.
“Everything has been so much fun,” she said. “It’s really fun especially when you know the people in (the events).”
Allen seemed like a lock to add to the medal run. But he left too fast according to the sensors. His reaction time was 0.099 in the final, which earned him the red card. It was only a fraction less than his reaction time in the semifinal round, which was 0.101. But rules are rules and a reaction time – measured by sensors in the starting pistol and on the blocks – of less than 0.1 is considered a false start.
“It’s track and field — anything can happen,” Holloway said. “My hat goes off to Devon. Didn’t want to send him out like that but it is what it is.”
Allen said this will make him more “hungry” for success on the football field and the track.
“My goal is to be the best hurdler ever and I still have a chance to do that,” said Allen, who was a track standout and football player at the University of Oregon. “My goal is to play in the NFL and help the Eagles win a Super Bowl.”
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Law enforcement agencies are providing advice against porch piracy ahead of the busy holiday season.
The National Retail Federation estimates that online and non-store sales are up 10 percent this year.
Agent Robert DeShields with the United States Postal Inspection Service explained that this holiday season would be a busy one for the postal service.
"The postal service delivers to over 160 million addresses daily. And on a normal volume, they handle about 425 million pieces of mail each day. So of course, with the holiday season coming up and Christmas time, I can just, you know, assume that packages and mail are flowing in a little bit heavier than normal," DeShields said.
Security.Org estimated that nationally, 49 million Americans have had at least one package stolen from July 2021 to July 2022.
"We deal with them all of the time, this time of year, especially, we are dealing with them every single day," said corporal Natalie Eucce with the Fayetteville Police Department.
In 2021, Arkansas lawmakers made the crime a class D felony which is punishable by up to 6 years in prison.
"From start to finish this is federally protected, and we put that stamp on there. So regardless of what's inside that package, we look at it as 'hey, you know, this is a crime,'" said DeShields.
"I think people who have been stealing packages regularly for years, they probably knew that they were just facing a little misdemeanor," said Cpl. Eucce. "Now it's a felony and hopefully that can help them either go to jail for longer for it and that'll get them to stop, or they'll stop because they don't want to be charged with the felony."
Law enforcement officials provided some precautions including:
- Tracking the package
- Have the package sent to a P.O. box
- Asking a neighbor or someone you trust to pick up your package
- Delivering the package to a secure location with someone available
- Setting out a pool deck box with a lock for a postman to lock afterward
- Asking for a mail hold
- If in an apartment, have the package delivered to the clubhouse, lobby, or office that is staffed while you work
- Installing video surveillance or a doorbell video camera
"It's a crime of opportunity. And what we want to do is eliminate the opportunity for somebody to have their mail possibly taken," said DeShields.
Cpl. Eucce says the number one tool against porch piracy for the police department has been video surveillance.
"When you get a doorbell camera or surveillance video, it might appear to be expensive. But having those at your house has saved a lot of people so much money," said Cpl. Eucce.
"We're able to then see somebody's face, see what they're wearing, see their car in the background. And with how many officers we have, we can all work together. And usually, somebody recognizes them. If not, somebody in the community has helped us on social media."
Officials say that if you suspect any tampering with your mail or have had a package stolen, you can contact your local law agency or the US postal inspection service at 1-877-876-2455.
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IN THE EARLY 1900s, the King County Bar Association commissioned Ella Shepard Bush to paint portraits of six of its first superior court judges. Each had a colorful and distinctive life in addition to his service in the court. Two were killed by gunfire while in office; two were Civil War veterans; and two also had served as Seattle mayors. Their portraits hung at the King County Courthouse for 100 years and then, between 2014 and 2016, were removed from the walls and lost, damaged or destroyed.
The portraits of the following three judges are missing:
George Emory (1869-1906)
“JUDGE EMORY SHOT DOWN BY LOVE-CRAZED YOUTH,” The Seattle Sunday Times shouted on July 6, 1906. The evening before, the judge had been sitting with his wife and several guests in his house at 229 Denny Way when 19-year-old Chester Thompson, son of lawyer Will H. Thompson, forced his way in and shot Emory three times. Thompson took Emory’s two youngest children hostage in an upstairs bedroom, threatening to kill them if police tried to enter. He finally surrendered when his father arrived. Thompson, it turned out, was infatuated with Emory’s niece, who had rebuffed him. Judge Emory died the next day of his wounds.
A direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin, George Meade Emory was educated in New York, where he lived with his uncle. He studied law at Cornell in 1890 and moved to Seattle to open a law firm. In 1901, Emory was appointed a judge of the superior court and served until 1902, when he returned to private practice. Just 37 years old when he was murdered, Emory left a widow and six children, the youngest only a few months old. He was regarded by his peers as “one of the most promising men of the profession.”
Richard Osborn (1845-1905)
When Richard Osborn moved to Seattle in 1881, its population was 3,500. He served as city attorney, probate judge and University of Washington regent, and in 1890 he was appointed to the superior court, where he remained until 1897. Then, he set off for the Klondike to try his luck in the Gold Rush — with apparent success. Born on an Illinois farm, Osborn was 16 when he enlisted in Company D of the 23rd Missouri Infantry. Badly wounded in 1864 on Union Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman’s march through Georgia, he was discharged from service. He worked as a principal, superintendent and then sheriff of McLean County in Illinois before studying law. Osborn also took pride in writing poetry.
Robert Prigmore (1865-1911)
Just a few months after being appointed superior court judge, Robert Prigmore was fatally shot in a hunting accident by a close friend, attorney Robert H. Evans. Born in Missouri, Prigmore studied law at the State University of Missouri and later moved to Seattle, where he made a name for himself as deputy prosecuting attorney before going into private practice. As a judge, prosecutor and lawyer, Prigmore was known for his modesty and high ethical standards. His death, at age 46, ended a distinguished career and left a widow with two children.
The following three damaged portraits remain in storage at the courthouse:
Orange Jacobs (1827-1914)
Orange Jacobs, a pioneer in Northwest law and politics, was one of the first prominent advocates for women’s suffrage in the Territory of Washington. Appointed associate justice of the Territorial Supreme Court in 1867 and chief justice in 1871, Jacobs served as a delegate to Congress from 1876-80, Seattle mayor from 1879-80 and superior court judge from 1896-1900. Born in New York, Jacobs was raised in Michigan, where he studied law before crossing the country by ox-drawn covered wagon to Oregon Territory. Before his tenure on the Supreme Court, he held a job as a newspaper editor and publisher. Later in life, Jacobs served on the Board of Regents at UW for 10 years.
Isaac J. Lichtenberg (1845-1905)
Considered “one of the ablest jurists upon the superior bench of the state,” I.J. Lichtenberg was born in New York City, and at age 17, he enlisted in the 5th New York Cavalry. Fighting for the Army of the Potomac, he was badly wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness and discharged in 1864. (He suffered with a bullet in his leg until 1889, when the leg was amputated.) After studying law, Lichtenberg moved in 1887 to Seattle, where he was elected the first judge of the superior court in 1889. He was said to be “highly honored and respected for his firm, decisive, yet impartial rulings.”
Thomas J. Humes (1847-1904)
Born in Indiana, Thomas Humes moved to Seattle in 1882 and opened a law office, where “his upright judgment soon placed him in the first rank among the lawyers of the Territory of Washington,” according to a Seattle City Council resolution passed in his honor that was published in The Seattle Daily Times in 1904. In 1890, Humes was appointed a superior court judge and twice elected by popular vote. In 1887, he was elected to serve in the Territorial Legislature and, in 1897, the council selected Humes as mayor. (His predecessor had abdicated to join the Gold Rush.) Humes’ administration completed the Cedar River water system, dedicated the city lighting plant, and extended and consolidated the rail system of public transportation. Under Humes’ leadership, the resolution stated, “Seattle became a modern and metropolitan city.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/after-100-years-at-the-king-county-courthouse-ella-shepard-bushs-portraits-of-justices-are-now-lost-and-or-damaged/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-06-17 15:11:00 | 0 | https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/after-100-years-at-the-king-county-courthouse-ella-shepard-bushs-portraits-of-justices-are-now-lost-and-or-damaged/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – The Pink Flamingos are celebrating 40 years of giving back to their community this weekend.
They have been holding the “Pink Flamingo Classic,” a softball tournament, for four decades. And the event is more than a softball tournament: there’s a 5K, fireworks show, live music and, this year, a pair of Budweiser Clydesdales are making an appearance.
Pink Flamingos communication coordinator Trevor Ramseier said that the inaugural tournament was just a group of guys hoping to have a community softball tournament, but realized at the end of the weekend they had made a couple thousand dollars.
They decided to donate it to local charities and youth groups and thus, the tradition began.
“I really just love the charity and giving piece of who we are and what we do,” Ramseier said. “This weekend is literally the culmination of 12 months of work and 40 years of foundation.”
Over the last 40 years, Pink Flamingos has raised nearly $1.4 million, but this year, the celebration is really about the difference that the group has made.
“For years, we celebrated the dollars raised,” Ramseier said. “Really, we’re celebrating the impact we’re able to make with those dollars.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/pink-flamingos-celebrate-40-years-of-giving/ | 2023-07-15 18:55:53 | 0 | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/pink-flamingos-celebrate-40-years-of-giving/ |
Portfolio addition will drive long-term shareholder growth
SAN FRANCISCO and INDIANAPOLIS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD) and Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE: DRE) today announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement by which Prologis will acquire Duke Realty in an all-stock transaction, valued at approximately $26 billion, including the assumption of debt. The respective board of directors for Prologis and Duke Realty have unanimously approved the transaction.
"We have admired the disciplined repositioning strategy the Duke Realty team has completed over the last decade," said Prologis Co-founder, CEO and Chairman Hamid R. Moghadam. "They have built an exceptional portfolio in the U.S. located in geographies we believe will outperform in the future. That will be fueled by Prologis' proven track record as a value creator in the logistics space. We have a diverse model that allows us to deliver even more value to customers."
With the transaction, Prologis is gaining high-quality properties for its portfolio in key geographies, including Southern California, New Jersey, South Florida, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta.
The acquisition on an owned and managed basis comprises:
- 153 million square feet of operating properties in 19 major U.S. logistics geographies.
- 11 million square feet of development in progress - about $1.6 billion in total expected investment.
- 1,228 acres of land owned and under option with a build-out of approximately 21 million square feet.
Prologis plans to hold approximately 94% of the Duke Realty assets and exit one market.
"This transaction is a testament to Duke Realty's world-class portfolio of industrial properties, long-proven success and sustainable value creation we've delivered over the years," said Duke Realty Chairman and CEO Jim Connor. "We have always respected Prologis, and after a deliberate and comprehensive evaluation of the transaction and the improved offer, we are excited to bring together our two complementary businesses. Together, we will be able to accelerate the potential of our business and better serve tenants and partners. We are confident that this transaction – including the meaningful opportunity it provides for shareholders to participate in the growth and upside from the combined portfolio — is in the best long-term interest of Duke Realty shareholders."
The transaction is anticipated to create immediate accretion of approximately $310-370 million from corporate general and administrative cost savings and operating leverage as well as mark-to-market adjustments on leases and debt. In year one, the transaction is expected to increase annual core funds from operations* (Core FFO), excluding promotes per share by $0.20-0.25. On a Core AFFO basis, excluding promotes, the deal is expected to be earnings neutral in year one.
Further, future synergies have the potential to generate approximately $375-400 million in annual earnings and value creation, including $70-90 million from incremental property cash flow and Essentials income, $5-10 million in cost of capital savings and $300 million in incremental development value creation.
"This transaction increases the strength, size and diversification of our balance sheet while expanding the opportunity for Prologis to apply innovation to drive long-term growth," said Tim Arndt, Prologis' chief financial officer. "In addition to generating significant synergies, the combination of these portfolios will help us deliver more services to our customers and drive incremental long-term earnings growth."
Under the terms of the agreement, Duke Realty shareholders will receive 0.475x of a Prologis share for each Duke Realty share they own. The transaction, which is currently expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, is subject to the approval of Prologis and Duke Realty shareholders and other customary closing conditions.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Citigroup are serving as financial advisors and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz is serving as legal advisor to Prologis. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as the lead financial advisor and Hogan Lovells US LLP is serving as legal advisor to Duke Realty. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Alston & Bird LLP are also serving as financial and legal advisors, respectively, to Duke Realty.
Webcast & Conference Call Information
Prologis will host a webcast and conference call today to discuss the transaction. Here are the event details:
- Monday, June 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern time.
- Live webcast at http://ir.Prologis.com by clicking Events & Presentations.
- Participant Toll-Free Dial-In Number: 1 (888) 330-2502; Conference ID: 7126328.
- A telephonic replay will be available from June 13 to June 27.
- The webcast replay will be posted when available in the Investor Relations "Events & Presentations" section at www.prologis.com.
About Prologis
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of March 31, 2022, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.0 billion square feet (93 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,800 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
About Duke Realty
Duke Realty Corporation owns and operates approximately 164.9 million rentable square feet of industrial assets in 19 major logistics markets. Duke Realty Corporation is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol DRE and is a member of the S&P 500 Index. More information about Duke Realty Corporation is available at www.dukerealty.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this communication that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which Prologis and Duke Realty operate as well as beliefs and assumptions of Prologis and Duke Realty. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact Prologis' or Duke Realty's financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," and "estimates," including variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that Prologis or Duke Realty expects or anticipates will occur in the future — including statements relating to any possible transaction between Prologis and Duke Realty, rent and occupancy growth, acquisition and development activity, contribution and disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where Prologis or Duke Realty operate, Prologis' and Duke Realty's respective debt, capital structure and financial position, Prologis' and Duke Realty's respective ability to earn revenues from co-investment ventures, form new co-investment ventures and the availability of capital in existing or new co-investment ventures — are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although Prologis and Duke Realty believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, neither Prologis nor Duke Realty can give assurance that its expectations will be attained and, therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) Prologis' and Duke Realty's ability to complete the proposed transaction on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary shareholder approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the proposed transaction; (ii) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement relating to the proposed transaction; (iii) risks related to diverting the attention of Prologis and Duke Realty management from ongoing business operations; (iv) failure to realize the expected benefits of the proposed transaction; (v) significant transaction costs and/or unknown or inestimable liabilities; (vi) the risk of shareholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction, including resulting expense or delay; (vii) the risk that Duke Realty's business will not be integrated successfully or that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (viii) risks related to future opportunities and plans for the combined company, including the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results of the combined company following completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) the effect of the announcement of the proposed transaction on the ability of Prologis and Duke Realty to operate their respective businesses and retain and hire key personnel and to maintain favorable business relationships; (x) risks related to the market value of the Prologis common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction; (xi) other risks related to the completion of the proposed transaction and actions related thereto; (xii) national, international, regional and local economic and political climates and conditions; (xiii) changes in global financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (xiv) increased or unanticipated competition for Prologis' or Duke Realty's properties; (xv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, including increased development costs due to additional regulatory requirements related to climate change; (xvi) maintenance of Real Estate Investment Trust status, tax structuring and changes in income tax laws and rates; (xvii) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that Prologis and Duke Realty maintain and their credit ratings; (xviii) risks related to Prologis' and Duke Realty's investments in co-investment ventures, including Prologis' and Duke Realty's ability to establish new co-investment ventures; (xix) risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; (xx) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters; (xxi) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic; and (xxii) those additional factors discussed under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in Prologis' and Duke Realty's respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Neither Prologis nor Duke Realty undertakes any duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this communication except as may be required by law.
Additional Information
In connection with the proposed transaction, Prologis will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement on Form S-4 ("Form S-4"), which will include a document that serves as a prospectus of Prologis and a joint proxy statement of Prologis and Duke Realty (the "joint proxy statement/prospectus"), and each party will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE FORM S-4 AND THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. A definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to Prologis' and Duke Realty's shareholders. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain the Form S-4 and the joint proxy statement/prospectus free of charge from the SEC's website or from Prologis or Duke Realty. The documents filed by Prologis with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Prologis' website at the SEC Filings section of www.ir.prologis.com or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Prologis by requesting them from Investor Relations by mail at Pier 1, Bay 1, San Francisco, CA 94111. The documents filed by Duke Realty with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at Duke Realty's website at the SEC Filings section of http://investor.dukerealty.com or at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from Duke Realty by requesting them from Investor Relations by mail at 8711 River Crossing Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46240.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Participants in the Solicitation
Prologis and Duke Realty and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about Prologis' directors and executive officers is available in Prologis' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its proxy statement dated March 25, 2022, for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and its Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on April 5, 2022. Information about Duke Realty's directors and executive officers is available in Duke Realty's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its proxy statement dated March 2, 2022, for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 27, 2022. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction when they become available. Investors should read the joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from Prologis or Duke Realty as indicated above.
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Georgia football’s bulldog grip on the Peach State couldn’t quite carry Herschel Walker to the endzone of our muddy political gridiron. Instead, Reverend Raphael Warnock will remain in the U.S. Senate for his first full six-year term.
Around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, after hours of seesawing election results teased leads for both candidates, it became clear the onetime star running back and embattled Republican, handpicked by former President Donald Trump to run for Senate, would lose to Warnock, the incumbent Democrat who harnessed two years of in-office experience, pastoral wisdom, and sheer charisma to mount a bid for reelection.
By the time election workers tallied the runoff race’s final ballots, Warnock was ahead of Walker by nearly three percentage points (51.4 percent to 48.6 percent at press time) in a contest Rabbi Joshua Lesser, speaking before a progressive crowd in downtown’s Marriott Marquis ballroom, called “one of the most cynical political campaigns of our lifetime.”
Taking the stage around 11 p.m., Warnock thanked God, his congregants, his family, and supporters. “After a hard-fought campaign—or should I say campaigns?—it is my honor to utter the four most powerful words ever said in a democracy: The people have spoken,” he said.
The wildly expensive senatorial showdown was less a referendum on policy than it was on identity—and, for some, college sports allegiances. In the game of politics, name recognition can catapult a candidate to electoral feasibility as much as a sturdy platform can—and Walker had celebrity in spades, thanks largely to his years as a lightning-fast and bruising runner for the University of Georgia in the early 1980s.
Charlie Bailey, who last month lost the race for lieutenant governor to Trump-backed Republican state Senator Burt Jones, attended UGA, too. But, despite his familiarity with the romance so many Georgians have for Them Dawgs, Bailey doesn’t see rushing yards and touchdowns as qualifying traits for a political candidate. He’s relieved enough voters felt the same.
“I grew up loving Herschel Walker; I had a VHS of the 1980 season,” Bailey said in an interview Tuesday night. But had Walker run for office without the starpower from his glory days, the attorney added, “He wouldn’t even be here.”
Party loyalty also played a major role in advancing Walker in the race, Emory University political scientist Andra Gillespie told Atlanta Wednesday morning.
“There are still more Republicans in the state than there are Democrats, so in an era of hyperpartisanship . . . there were going to be Republicans who could not bring themselves to vote for Raphael Warnock because he’s a Democrat”—and vice versa.
Walker’s campaign will be hard to fully dissect, buoyed by bizarre rants featuring transphobic remarks, incomprehensible analyses of werewolves’ capacity to vanquish vampires, and outright lies about well-reported claims regarding his romantic and family life. Warnock, by contrast, campaigned like a serious political candidate—on promises to boost Georgia’s job market, bolster voting rights, and protect the environment, among other plans.
Warnock’s win will grant Democrats an extra edge in the Senate—which, come January, will be led by 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans—better positioning them to expand access to reproductive care, bolster support for the LGBTQ+ community, regulate firearms, and potentially reimagine the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Tuesday night capped a tumultuous and exhausting midterm election season that’s brought the national spotlight back to Georgia, but as voters buried in campaign mailers and bombarded by incessant attack ads breathe a sigh of relief, Democrats can’t take their foot off the gas heading toward 2024, Gillespie said.
“Democrats are still the underdog, and they’re going to have to organize and strategize like they’re the underdog,” she said, meaning no potential voter should be taken for granted. For instance, “There’s a lot of room for improvement in terms of minority voter turnout, and I think that’s something that can be achieved.”
As for Walker, could his loss Tuesday be the nail in his political coffin? “He hadn’t really built a coffin yet,” Gillespie said, wondering, “Could or should Herschel Walker run again for office?” Only with some serious coaching. | https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/with-warnocks-win-seriousness-trumps-celebrity-in-georgias-protracted-senate-race/ | 2022-12-12 16:55:14 | 1 | https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/with-warnocks-win-seriousness-trumps-celebrity-in-georgias-protracted-senate-race/ |
The House Jan. 6 committee on Thursday holds its third public hearing, focusing on the pressure campaign against former Vice President Mike Pence leading up to that day.
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Unicycling teen in final stretch of East Coast journey
ORLANDO, Fla. - The East Coast Greenway is a 3,000-mile bike and pedestrian path stretching from Maine to Florida. The route is not continuous and some parts are located on busy streets. Avery Seuter is a 19-year-old taking on the brazen task of riding the entire pathway on a unicycle.
"I kind of feel like I am almost there," said Seuter. "I am towards the end now, I've got a lot of momentum keeping me going."
His adventure started in Wells, Maine. He's made stops along the way in places like New York, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. He said his favorite place he visited on his one-wheeled ride, is in the sunshine state. He recalls the improvements made to the trail on Amelia Island and Jacksonville Beach. Seuter lived in Jacksonville when he was younger before moving to Maine.
Seuter is in Boca Raton, Florida. He's got about 200 miles left until he reaches the end of his five-month-long journey. Seuter is looking back on his time on the road.
Avery Seuter, 19, rides his unicycle on an East Coast Greenway path in Myrtle Beach. (Avery Seuter)
"I've stayed with family, friends, and strangers and different people along the way because I couldn't afford to do this without people's help. It's always really interesting, and it's a great way to meet people," said Seuter.
His helmet is filled with tiny signatures and messages of all the people he has met during his travels. All of is necessities like clothes and a toothbrush are kept in a travel case that fits on his unicycle.
"I've got a little stove as well, so I can cook some mac-and-cheese when I am camping," said Seuter.
Seuter said when he is not staying with people, he is not too worried about the elements or encountering people with bad intentions. He is mostly concerned with getting from one place to the next when he is on the East Coast Greenway.
"Right now it's a network of disconnected paths, about one-third of it is off the road on these very nice multi-use paths which are really incredible where they are built out, but a lot of it is still on roads," said Seuter. "A lot of it is still on roads, a lot of the roads are low traffic but a lot of it is still on major routes like Route 1 and Route 17 and A1A."
Seuter, 19, at the beginning of his journey in Maine with his unicycle on the East Coast Greenway. (Avery Seuter)
His goal is to raise awareness for the need to have the paths on busier roads moved to lower-traffic areas. Once the path is moved he said it would encourage other people to get out and use the paths. He made the point that if the pathways do not connect or lead to places where people need to be, they are not very useful.
Seuter is raising money through his social media pages. Between his Instagram and Facebook page, he's raised almost $3,500. Seuter plans to use the money to make safety improvements on the route.
He has his eyes on reaching the Florida Keys by February. Seuter will meet his mom and dad there and spend some time with them after traveling more than 2,000 miles on his unicycle. To get back home to Maine, he is hoping to catch a ride on the train.
"When I get home I am excited to see my cat, and I've got to go back to school," said Seuter. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/unicycling-teen-in-the-final-stretch-of-east-coast-trek | 2023-01-17 05:10:35 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/unicycling-teen-in-the-final-stretch-of-east-coast-trek |
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Purdue University President-elect Mung Chiang on Friday inked a six-year contract with the university's Board of Trustees.
Chiang could earn more than $1 million on the last year of his contract through base salary, at-risk pay and retention bonuses. The contract is similar to those signed by his predecessor Mitch Daniels, who's stepping down at the end of the year.
On the line every year: $210,000 in performance-based incentives, which is 50% of Chiang's $420,000 base salary.
"We were one of the first to do it 10 years ago," Purdue Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Berghoff says of the performance-based pay. "Others watched and copied it but it's still a pretty small number of universities that are using this at the level we are."
Trustees evaluated Daniels on measures like student success and affordability
"The board and Mung are really interested in continuing with the tuition freeze as long as it makes sense," Berghoff says. "I don't see that changing in the first couple of years, at least."
Berghoff says the incoming president will also be graded but on slightly different criteria.
"One would be economic development," he says. "His whole career has been in high-tech and there's a real opportunity to locate high-tech companies in West Lafayette."
Also on the agenda Friday: More work at Purdue Memorial Union.
A $6 million renovation to the second floor will add a spa and conference rooms. The project comes after work on the ground floor and the Union Club Hotel.
"We've done a major transformation with the hotel, we've done a major transformation on the ground floor with the retail dining. ... It just adds to the overall opportunities we have to draw in business clientele, folks coming here for conferences, business meetings, corporate meetings, those kinds of things," says Rob Wynkoop, associate vice president in administrative operations.
Renovations to the union could start as early as November next year and are expected to finish by June of 2024. Wynkoop says construction isn't expected to disturb regular operations. | https://www.wlfi.com/news/purdue-trustees-ok-president-elect-contract-renovations-to-pmu/article_2391d014-467c-11ed-a68a-ff7246f8deb5.html | 2022-10-07 20:48:11 | 0 | https://www.wlfi.com/news/purdue-trustees-ok-president-elect-contract-renovations-to-pmu/article_2391d014-467c-11ed-a68a-ff7246f8deb5.html |
PARIS, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prada announces today that actor, activist and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the new soon-to-be-revealed women's fragrance, launching worldwide from August 22nd. Watson, in her first collaboration with the brand, makes her directorial debut for the creation of the fragrance's film short and is captured by photographer Harley Weir for the print campaign.
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With razor-sharp intelligence, dynamic elegance and an authentic multi-dimensionality, Watson is the embodiment of Prada's disruptive new women's fragrance, rewriting the codes of femininity on a perpetual self-evolution that is never the same, yet always genuine to her.
Deeply connected to an engaged generation vocal about change and empowerment, Watson is a woman impossible to frame, wielding her influence in a way that inspires and motivates audiences of all ages and genders: the embodiment of the disruptive, encompassing spirit of Prada's new fragrance for women.
"Prada has always gone beyond traditional models and archetypes of conceived beauty and is famous for a femininity that challenges conventions. It's a pleasure to create a campaign and represent a fragrance with such a profound philosophical concept and sustainability initiatives in a way that feels genuinely real and relevant." - Emma Watson, Actor and Activist
"Emma Watson possesses an empowered elegance and a mindful, engaged spirit, determined for positive evolution – the perfect embodiment of Prada's new feminine fragrance. Her sprawling body of work, from acting to activism, is beyond inspirational, each a signifier of her authenticity and ability to inspire emotion and speak to a young, engaged generation who demand authenticity." - Yann Andrea, Prada Beauty International General Manager
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FLINT, MI -- One-third of the Flint City Council is facing the prospect of a recall after the Genesee County Election Commission approved petition language filed by voters in their wards on Tuesday, June 27.
Recall language for the three council members -- Ladel Lewis (Ward 2), Allie Herkenroder (Ward 7), and Eva Worthing (Ward 9) -- is nearly identical, stating that each should be recalled because they did not attend a special council meeting in May to discuss Flint’s American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Although Herkenroder has already announced her resignation from the council effective Saturday, July 1, 7th Ward resident Ebony Coleman told the commission on Tuesday that she still wanted to move ahead with her effort.
MLive-The Flint Journal could not immediately reach Coleman or Herkenroder for comment and both Lewis and Worthing said after the hearing that they may appeal the commission’s decision that the recall language against them was clear and factual.
Each petition states the council members “did not attend the special city council meeting on May 20, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. at the dome auditorium, Flint City Hall, South Building (basement level), 1101 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, which was properly noticed for the purpose to update the processes for organizations and individuals applying for community grant program funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subsidies allocated by the city of Flint and other general city business.”
Both Lewis and Worthing argued on Tuesday that the petition language is not factual because the meeting in question was not “properly noticed” in that it did not appear on the city’s website at least 24 hours before the start of the May 20 meeting.
“Our charter says for special meetings, the mayor or any two members of the City Council may call a special meeting” after providing council members and the public at least 24 hours advance notice, Worthing said.
“The public notice for this particular meeting was published the day before -- the 19th at 5:26 p.m.,” she said, “and the meeting was the next day,” beginning at noon. “So I’m stating that this is not factual. This was not a properly-noticed meeting.”
County Probate Judge Jennie Barkey, one of three members of the commission, said Tuesday that the board can only consider whether the petition language is sufficiently clear and factual to allow voters to decide whether to support the recall -- not whether it is true.
County Clerk-Register Domonique Clemons and Barkey approved the language against the three council members. County Treasurer Deb Cherry, the third member of the commission, was not present at Tuesday’s meeting.
Approval of the language means that barring an appeal to Genesee Circuit Court, petition circulators can begin the process of collecting signatures in each of the three wards.
To force a recall election, petition circulators have 180 days to collect the signatures of at least 25% of the number of votes cast in each council member’s ward for all candidates for the office of governor in the last gubernatorial election.
Clemons has said the next date that a recall election could be held in Flint would be in November and said signatures to put an issue before voters would have to be collected by early August for such a recall election to take place at that time.
In Michigan, all elective officers in the state, except judges, are subject to recall by the voters from their districts.
In Flint, council members are elected to four-year terms and recall petitions cannot be filed during the first or last year of their terms. Worthing, Herkenroder and Lewis were last elected in November 2021.
Read more at The Flint Journal:
Eric Mays is target of latest Flint City Council recall attempt
Flint City Council president becomes second member targeted for recall
Two more Flint City Council recall attempts target Lewis, Worthing
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LITTLE FERRY, N.J., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCA Industries, Inc. (OTC: CAWW), announced today its results for the three and six months ended May 31,2022. The results can be found on the chart below.
Net income was $229,075 for the three months ended May 31, 2022 as compared to net income of $282,034 for the three months ended May 31, 2021. Net income was $253,651 for the six months ended May 31, 2022 as compared to net income of $355,554 for the six months ended May 31, 2021. However, the net income for the six months ended May 31, 2021 included a $316,400 gain on extinguishment of debt as a result of the forgiveness of the loan granted under the Paycheck Protection Program by the United States Small Business Administration. This was a non-cash transaction as the funds were received in fiscal 2020. As shown in the chart below, the EBITDA for the first six months of fiscal 2022 was $391,711 as compared to $197,956 for the first six months of fiscal 2021 after adjusting for the Paycheck Protection Loan forgiven.
Christopher Dominello, Chief Executive Officer commented, "Our online sales have continued to grow substantially, while at the same time we worked to reduce costs that increased the profitability of those sales. The Company continues to focus on digital advertising through social media in order to promote our products. A consumer made a video, completely unsolicited, showing Plus White on TikTok which became viral with over 2.7 million views. While these are challenging economic times, our Plus White whitening kit continues to outperform its competitors in the marketplace. We are also working to reposition our other brands to drive retail store sales. The Company has had its challenges over the past few years, and while we do not expect to recover overnight, there is progress which indicates further growth and increased profitability in fiscal 2023."
Further information, including the Unaudited Financial Statement for the quarter and six months ended May 31, 2022, the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended November 30, 2021 and the Quarterly Disclosure Statement filed with the OTC, may be found on the Company's investor web site: www.ccainvestor.com
CCA Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets health and beauty aids, each under its individual brand name. The products include, principally, "Plus White" toothpastes and teeth whiteners, "Bikini Zone" medicated topical and shave gels, "Nutra Nail" nail care treatments, "Porcelana" skin care products, "Scar Zone" scar treatment products, "Sudden Change" anti-aging skin care products, brands, "Hair Off" depilatory products, "Solar Sense" sun care products and "Neutein" brain health supplements which the Company licensed in January 2022.
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The African Methodist Episcopal Church has sued a former executive who oversaw its pension plan’s investment portfolio, charging that he and others embezzled money and defrauded its clergy and church ministers who were relying on its annuity plan for their retirement.
The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court in Memphis, where the AME Church’s retirement department is located, serving about 5,000 clergy and church employees.
In its filing Wednesday, the AME Church told the court it had discovered in September that Harris “engaged in a conspiracy with several individuals and/or entities to embezzle funds and defraud AMEC by, among other things, providing AMEC with deceptive, false, and grossly inflated financial statements for the African Methodist Episcopal Church Ministerial Retirement Annuity Plan.”
Harris was executive director of the Department of Retirement Services for 21 years, elected to four-year terms from 2000 to 2016. He was succeeded last year by James Miller, who informed annuity plan participants in September that distributions from the plan would be halted while a forensic audit was conducted.
After an independent investigation, the denomination concluded that Harris and other defendants used the church’s retirement moneys for personal purposes. Harris is accused of depositing funds from the plan into his personal checking account.
Harris could not be reached immediately for comment.
The court filing responded to the class-action suit filed in March against the AME Church by the Rev. Pearce Ewing, a longtime minister who retired in 2021.
The denomination “denies that it engaged in any misconduct or wrongdoing.” It also denied that it acted with negligence or breached fiduciary duties.
“This financial crime has been committed against the AME Church community, and specifically our clergy and Church employees,” Bishop Anne Henning Byfield, president of the AME Church’s Council of Bishops, said in a statement. “With the help of our legal team, the AMEC community is committed to holding those responsible accountable and recovering embezzled funds.”
Based on the investigation, the denomination said it learned that Harris and other parties created entities through which they diverted funds from the annuity plan. The diversions, the AME Church alleges, were for illegal activities, such as high-risk investments and payments to other individuals and to Harris.
The church also alleges that Harris and others used the plan’s money for loans, some of which have not been repaid. It cited a $2.5 million loan for the purchase of five lots in Key Marco, Fla., properties whose value is worth less than half the amount of the loan.
Other defendants include Symetra, a financial services company, and private equity funds such as Motorskill Venture Group, into which the church said Harris invested about $37 million of annuity plan funds without necessary approvals.
The church said its retirement plan comprised $49.5 million in investments when it was opened with Symetra around December 2001.
In his final report to the AME Church, Harris said the plan was valued at $128 million. The church said it has since learned that the latter valuation is “a baseless representation recklessly and deceptively made to plan participants without any third-party verification.”
Harris, it said, called the transactions related to the fund “prudent” and “conservative.”
The accounting firm Rodney Brown and Co., another defendant in the court filing, performed audits for the department for 15 years. Mirroring Harris’ report, it certified in 2020 and 2021 that the annuity plan contained $128 million in funds. The investigation, the church said, showed this valuation was “deceptive, false, and grossly inflated.”
The AME Church says it intends to restore “the full initial investment plus interest” to each participant in the retirement annuity plan.
It says any losses suffered by Ewing are the result of actions by third parties and/or church “employees that acted outside the scope of their employment.”
In addition to the lawsuit, the church said Harris and others are being investigated by law enforcement. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2022/05/27/ame-church-alleges-ex-retirement-services-executive-embezzled-millions/ | 2022-05-27 20:16:42 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2022/05/27/ame-church-alleges-ex-retirement-services-executive-embezzled-millions/ |
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A former NFL player was arrested on a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge after troopers say his vehicle rear-ended a pick-up truck that was on the side of a South Florida highway because of a flat tire, injuring the truck's driver who had been standing outside.
Vontae Davis, 34, smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes and could barely stay awake while being interviewed by a trooper after the accident early Saturday on the Florida Turnpike in Hollywood, Florida, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to troopers, Davis lost control of his Tesla sedan and it collided with the parked pickup truck on the side of the turnpike. The impact of the collision sent the pickup truck spinning into a concrete barrier, and the truck struck its driver who had been waiting outside. The driver was taken to a hospital with multiple injuries, the report said.
Davis refused to provide a blood or urine sample and wouldn't agree to perform a field sobriety test, the report said. He told the trooper that he had consumed two drinks at a club.
No attorney was listed for Davis in an online court docket.
Davis is perhaps best known for announcing his retirement in 2018 in the middle of a game between his team at the time, the Buffalo Bills, and the Los Angeles Chargers. Davis also played for the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/former-nfl-player-faces-dui-charge-in-florida-17765228.php | 2023-02-05 19:54:08 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/former-nfl-player-faces-dui-charge-in-florida-17765228.php |
(The Hill) – A federal judge on Wednesday said he would give Stephen Bannon’s lawyers an opportunity to argue for the dismissal of criminal contempt of Congress charges, of which the former Trump White House adviser was convicted by a jury last week.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols denied Bannon’s motion for an outright acquittal on the charges but said in a brief order Wednesday that he would allow the defense team to further argue their motion to dismiss the indictment after they were prevented from calling members of the House Jan. 6 select committee to testify at last week’s trial.
Nichols said he “would benefit from further briefing” on the issue and ordered Bannon’s lawyers to submit a filing by Aug. 5.
The judge had previously denied the defense team’s motion to allow testimony from all nine members of the select committee at trial. But he expressed reservations about the decision and indicated in recent weeks that he would be willing to revisit the matter.
The constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause generally shields members of Congress from being compelled to testify in court proceedings. Bannon’s lawyers argued earlier this month that immunity is in tension with Bannon’s constitutional rights as a criminal defendant in a case over whether he unlawfully defied a committee subpoena.
“Mr. Bannon respectfully argues that because [select committee members] set in motion the prosecution of Mr. Bannon, they should not have been allowed to retreat behind the Speech or Debate Clause when evidence of their actions (and their testimony concerning the same) are directly relevant to Mr. Bannon’s charges, and essential to securing his Fifth and Sixth Amendment rights,” Bannon’s lawyers wrote in a filing earlier this month.
The defense team has argued Bannon was denied a fair trial when Nichols foreclosed the possibility of subpoenaing lawmaker testimony. They declined to call any witnesses to testify before a jury last week.
The jury convicted Bannon on two contempt counts after hearing from just two witnesses during the weeklong trial. They spent less than three hours deliberating before reaching a verdict on Friday. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/judge-bannon-can-argue-to-throw-out-contempt-charges-after-conviction/ | 2022-07-27 23:03:21 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/judge-bannon-can-argue-to-throw-out-contempt-charges-after-conviction/ |
The new fragrance celebrates individuality and self-expression with a campaign featuring a diverse cast of women who represent the power of being present and authentic in everyday life.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Victoria's Secret announced the debut of Bare Eau de Parfum, a new fine fragrance that harnesses the power of individuality by adapting to every person's body chemistry to create a scent that is unique to all who wear it. The brand's first fine fragrance pillar in five years, Bare Eau de Parfum is made with upcycled materials and responsibly sourced ingredients. This one-of-a-kind scent is a testament to every woman's distinct sense of self-expression, reinforcing the brand's ongoing mission to uplift and champion all women throughout their journeys. Bare Eau de Parfum not only celebrates you, but truly becomes you.
Shot by photographer Zoe Ghertner and styled by Camilla Nickerson, the women-led campaign captures the talent's individuality and diverse personalities. Celebrating authenticity in its most natural form, the creative features incredible women ranging from social advocates, herbalists, artists, and creatives. The list of women include:
- Abrielle Stedman
- Cali Rand
- Celeste Romero
- Courtney Coll
- Gabrielle Richardson
- Izzy Adams
- Jeneil Williams
- May Hong
- Noni Cygnor
- Synmia Rosine
"Bare Eau de Parfum is our most intimate fragrance yet. It's about a quiet confidence that comes from knowing your authentic self, and celebrates individuality in its most natural form. Choosing a scent is such a personal experience, so we took our time in creating a one-of-a-kind fragrance that could be both relatable and unique to everyone who wears it," said Kristen Lagoa, Vice President of Merchandising, Beauty and Accessories, Victoria's Secret.
"When creating this fragrance, we wanted to craft something completely different—something that unveils the signature scent everyone is looking for. Comforting yet captivating, soft yet sensual. The idea was to accentuate the natural beauty of the wearer without covering up their unique scent and individuality," said Master Perfumers at Symrise, Nathalie Benareau & Carlos Vinals.
Bare Eau de Parfum is the first fragrance on the market to utilize Cryptosym®, a new technology that can encrypt scent formulations, which preserves its novelty and protects it from future replication. Created with a proprietary blend of musks, the fragrance opens with an effervescent freshness of mandarins from Madagascar, softens into a dewy, floral heart of Egyptian violet petals, and lingers with a warm, cocooning base of Australian sandalwood. It's truly Victoria's Secret's most personal fragrance yet.
Bare Eau de Parfum is available nationwide in-stores and online at VictoriasSecret.com starting Tuesday, July 19th. Bare Eau de Parfum will also be available worldwide in-stores and online, starting Tuesday, August 23rd.
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Victoria's Secret Beauty is America's #1 fragrance brand* with iconic, award-winning scents like Bombshell, Tease, and Heavenly. With an ever-evolving collection of beauty essentials—including eau de parfums, mists, candles, and beyond—they empower all to discover and embrace a routine that makes them feel their best. Victoria's Secret Beauty's fashion-forward accessories add a touch of elegance and flair to any outfit, from the latest handbags to the best cosmetic cases and more.
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HOUSTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shell USA, Inc. ("Shell USA") and Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SHLX) ("SHLX") today announced they have executed a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement," and the transactions contemplated thereby, collectively, the "Transaction") pursuant to which Shell USA will acquire all of the common units representing limited partner interests in SHLX held by the public (the "Public Common Units") at $15.85 per Public Common Unit in cash for a total value of approximately $1.96 billion. A subsidiary of Shell USA currently owns 269,457,304 SHLX common units, or approximately 68.5% of SHLX common units.
SHLX's assets include interests in entities that own crude oil and refined products pipelines and terminals that serve as key infrastructure to transport onshore and offshore crude oil production to U.S. Gulf Coast and Midwest refining markets and deliver refined products from those markets to major demand centers, as well as storage tanks and financing receivables that are secured by pipelines, storage tanks, docks, truck and rail racks and other infrastructure used to stage and transport intermediate and finished products. Its assets also include interests in entities that own natural gas and refinery gas pipelines that transport offshore natural gas to market hubs and deliver refinery gas from refineries and plants to chemical sites along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
The Board of Directors of Shell Midstream Partners GP LLC, the general partner of SHLX (the "SHLX Board"), delegated to a conflicts committee of the SHLX Board (the "Conflicts Committee"), consisting solely of independent directors, the review, evaluation, negotiation and determination of whether to approve and to recommend that the SHLX Board approve the Transaction. The Conflicts Committee, after evaluating the Transaction in consultation with its independent legal and financial advisors, unanimously approved and recommended that the SHLX Board approve the Transaction. Following receipt of the recommendation of the Conflicts Committee, the SHLX Board reviewed the terms of the Transaction and the Merger Agreement, and unanimously approved the Transaction.
The Transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. A subsidiary of Shell USA, as the holder of a majority of the outstanding SHLX common units, has delivered its consent to approve the Transaction concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement. As a result, SHLX has not solicited and is not soliciting approval of the Transaction by any other holders of SHLX common units.
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Barclays Capital Inc. and Evercore Group L.L.C. acted as financial advisors to Shell USA; Baker Botts L.L.P. acted as Shell USA's legal counsel, and Richards, Layton & Finger, PA acted as special Delaware counsel to Shell USA on the Transaction. Intrepid Partners, LLC acted as financial advisor to the Conflicts Committee and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as the Conflicts Committee's legal counsel on the Transaction.
- In line with the International Accounting Standard (IAS) 7:17, for Shell this Transaction will be reflected as an outflow of cash of financing activities (CFFF). Should this full Transaction complete, the net debt of Shell will increase by up to the value of the Transaction, all else being equal.
The companies in which Shell plc directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this announcement, "Shell", "Shell Group" and "Group" are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words "we", "us" and "our" are also used to refer to Shell plc and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them. These terms are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular entity or entities. ''Subsidiaries'', "Shell subsidiaries" and "Shell companies" as used in this announcement refer to entities over which Shell plc either directly or indirectly has control. Entities and unincorporated arrangements over which Shell has joint control are generally referred to as "joint ventures" and "joint operations", respectively. "Joint ventures" and "joint operations" are collectively referred to as "joint arrangements". Entities over which Shell has significant influence but neither control nor joint control are referred to as "associates". The term "Shell interest" is used for convenience to indicate the direct and/or indirect ownership interest held by Shell in an entity or unincorporated joint arrangement, after exclusion of all third-party interest.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning the statements related to the Transaction as described above. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements expressing management's expectations, beliefs, estimates, forecasts, projections and assumptions. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "aim", "ambition", ''anticipate'', ''believe'', ''could'', ''estimate'', ''expect'', ''goals'', ''intend'', ''may'', "milestones", ''objectives'', ''outlook'', ''plan'', ''probably'', ''project'', ''risks'', "schedule", ''seek'', ''should'', ''target'', ''will'' and similar terms and phrases. There are a number of factors that could affect the future operations of Shell and could cause those results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements included in this announcement, including (without limitation): (a) price fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas; (b) changes in demand for Shell's products; (c) currency fluctuations; (d) drilling and production results; (e) reserves estimates; (f) loss of market share and industry competition; (g) environmental and physical risks; (h) risks associated with the identification of suitable potential acquisition properties and targets, and successful negotiation and completion of such transactions; (i) the risk of doing business in developing countries and countries subject to international sanctions; (j) legislative, judicial, fiscal and regulatory developments including regulatory measures addressing climate change; (k) economic and financial market conditions in various countries and regions; (l) political risks, including the risks of expropriation and renegotiation of the terms of contracts with governmental entities, delays or advancements in the approval of the Transaction; (m) risks associated with the impact of pandemics, such as the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak; and (n) changes in trading conditions. All forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Additional risk factors that may affect future results are contained in Shell plc's Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 (available at www.shell.com/investor and www.sec.gov). These risk factors also expressly qualify all forward-looking statements contained in this announcement and should be considered by the reader. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this announcement, July 25, 2022. Neither Shell plc nor any of its subsidiaries undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other information. In light of these risks, results could differ materially from those stated, implied or inferred from the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement.
Also, in this announcement we may refer to Shell's "Net Carbon Footprint" or "Net Carbon Intensity", which include Shell's carbon emissions from the production of our energy products, our suppliers' carbon emissions in supplying energy for that production and our customers' carbon emissions associated with their use of the energy products we sell. Shell only controls its own emissions. The use of the term Shell's "Net Carbon Footprint" or "Net Carbon Intensity" are for convenience only and not intended to suggest these emissions are those of Shell plc or its subsidiaries.
Shell's operating plan, outlook and budgets are forecasted for a ten-year period and are updated every year. They reflect the current economic environment and what we can reasonably expect to see over the next ten years. Accordingly, they reflect our Scope 1, Scope 2 and Net Carbon Footprint (NCF) targets over the next ten years. However, Shell's operating plans cannot reflect our 2050 net-zero emissions target and 2035 NCF target, as these targets are currently outside our planning period. In the future, as society moves towards net-zero emissions, we expect Shell's operating plans to reflect this movement. However, if society is not net zero in 2050, as of today, there would be significant risk that Shell may not meet this target.
This announcement may contain certain forward-looking non-GAAP measures such as cash capital expenditure and divestments. We are unable to provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures because certain information needed to reconcile those non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is dependent on future events some of which are outside the control of Shell, such as oil and gas prices, interest rates and exchange rates. Moreover, estimating such GAAP measures with the required precision necessary to provide a meaningful reconciliation is extremely difficult and could not be accomplished without unreasonable effort. Non-GAAP measures in respect of future periods which cannot be reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measure are calculated in a manner which is consistent with the accounting policies applied in Shell plc's consolidated financial statements.
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SHLX will file with the SEC a Current Report on Form 8-K, which will contain, among other things, a copy of the Merger Agreement. In connection with the proposed Transaction, SHLX will prepare an information statement to be filed with the SEC that will provide additional important information concerning the proposed Transaction. When completed, a definitive information statement will be mailed to the SHLX unitholders. SHLX'S unitholders are strongly advised to read all relevant documents filed with the SEC, including SHLX's information statement, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. SHLX's unitholders will be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the information statement (when available) and other relevant documents filed with the SEC from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. SHLX's unitholders will also be able to obtain, without charge, a copy of the information statement and other documents relating to the proposed Transaction (when available) at www.shellmidstreampartners.com or at the contacts listed below.
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Stability AI's First Acquisition Furthers Its Goal Of Delivering The Most Advanced Creative Applications With Its Open Source Generative AI Models
LONDON, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stability AI, the world's leading open source generative AI company, announces that it has acquired Init ML, makers of the globally popular imaging tool Clipdrop.
The deal bolsters Stability AI's drive to build best-in-class applications using its powerful open source generative AI models. It also provides Clipdrop's developers with the most advanced AI technology and computing power for its next generation of imaging tools.
"We are excited to integrate the latest upcoming Stability AI generative models into the Clipdrop platform, enabling our technology to be easily accessible by creators everywhere," said Stability AI founder and CEO Emad Mostaque. "This acquisition will provide Clipdrop with the resources it needs to advance the next era of gener ative AI, marking a new milestone in our shared journey to democratize the power of AI and multimodal foundation models in creative workflows."
Paris, France-based Init ML was founded in July 2020, and garnered a seed investment from AI venture capital firm Air Street Capital. Since then, its flagship suite of imaging applications Clipdrop has amassed more than 15 million users.
Init ML will operate as a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of Stability AI, with all of its employees remaining on board. Init ML CEO Cyril Diagne will take on the role of Vice President of Innovation, Clipdrop, COO Damien Henry will take on the role of Senior Vice President of Product, Clipdrop, and CTO Jonathan Blanchet will become Vice President of Engineering, Clipdrop.
Clipdrop incorporates advanced machine learning research and engineering in its industry leading imaging tools, including Remove Background and Super Resolution. In addition, Clipdrop has been incorporating Stability AI's powerful generative AI models into its beta applications.
Init ML CEO Cyril Diagne said, "Stability AI's support of Init ML will bolster our efforts to create world-class, simple and elegant products powered by state-of-the-art multi-modal generative AI models. I'm proud to announce that the Clipdrop team is now working with Stability AI's researchers to bring exciting improvements to Clipdrop's line of products and launch new ones very soon."
Clipdrop is a six-time winner of Product Hunt's Product of the Day and winner of the 2020 Golden Kitty Award for Augmented Reality Product of the Year. The Clipdrop app is available on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Photoshop, as well as on the web (https://clipdrop.co/).
About Stability AI
Stability AI is the world's leading open source generative artificial intelligence company, collaborating with public and private sector partners to bring next generation infrastructure to a global audience. Headquartered in London with developers across the globe, Stability AI's open source ethos provides the definitive path for cutting-edge research in imaging, language, code, audio, video, 3D content, design, biotech and other scientific studies. For more information, visit https://stability.ai .
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Home with Love
CARIO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the new town of Sidi Abdellah in Algiers, there are some red-brown and beige buildings of its Mahelma community. In the evening, some residents walk leisurely on the paths, and groups of children happily playing near the slides. Many young people run on the football field, enjoying the game. This is the apartment complex of the Sidi Abdellah government subsidized housing built by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). Since it was completed and put into use in 2019, it has helped over 10,000 locals realize their dream of living comfortably, and effectively improved local housing conditions.
BENSSADA Loubna's family is a beneficiary of the project. In the past, they huddled together in a shabby community in Ain Benian. Today, owning a home of their own is a source of happiness for them. "In 2019, my family and I moved into the new apartment built by the Chinese. Before that I always worried simply because we didn't have a stable place to live."
"When I opened the door of my new home, the feeling was indescribable, like starting a new life." Loubna said excitedly. Project manager Xuan Shijie said what impressed him most were the smiling faces of those who had moved in and their heartfelt greetings to the builders.
CSCEC borrowed the concept of the Barcelona Superblock to make the inner traffic more people-friendly. The privacy of the residents is also well protected. "This is not a luxury project. But we did spend a lot of efforts in materials and the details of the design and facilities to promote residents' happiness," Xuan said.
Affordable housing also allows more residents to join CSCEC. Omar, a local electromechanical engineer, is one of them. He's worked on the project site for 10 years. He said, "I am so proud to be part of the company and to help improve my compatriots' living conditions." According to statistics, the company has provided job opportunities for more than 27,000 local people.
CSCEC has been involved in the construction in Algeria for 40 years. To date, CSCEC has built over 170,000 dwellings in Algeria, covering an area of about 17 million square meters. It has solved housing problems for nearly 1 million people and in so doing made important contributions to people's livelihoods in Algeria.
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Ammunition maker to invest $60M in Georgia plant, hiring 600
ELLABELL, Ga. (AP) — An Italian-owned company will invest $60 million in coastal Georgia to build a plant to make and distribute ammunition, with plans to hire 600 people.
Norma Precision will build its facility near the site of the new Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Bryan County, just northwest of the Georgia coastal city of Savannah.
In July, Italian gun maker Beretta bought Norma Precision and other ammunition makers from RUAG International, a company owned by the Swiss government, for an undisclosed price. Norma Precision had already announced that it was moving its headquarters to Georgia, setting up a factory in the Savannah suburb of Garden City.
Norma said 88 current employees in Georgia would be offered transfers. Employees will make an average of $57,000 a year, said company spokesperson Rose de Vries.
Last year, Norma Precision said it imported more than 400 containers of ammunition from factories in Europe, while also delivering more than 30 million cartridges of ammunition made in the U.S. De Vries said Norma would also export ammunition from the Georgia plant.
Norma Precision will qualify for a Georgia tax credit allowing it to annually deduct $3,500 per job from state income taxes, up to $10.5 million over five years. If Norma Precision doesn’t owe that much income tax, it will be able to recover the rest of the credit from state income tax payments made by workers.
Bryan County officials have also approved a 10-year property tax break for the company. That could be worth $2.7 million, depending on tax rates and property values, said Justin Farquhar, vice president of the Development Authority of Bryan County.
It’s the latest gun-oriented company to move to Georgia. Gun maker Remington Firearms announced last year that it would move from New York to LaGrange, Georgia, investing $100 million in a factory and research operation and hiring 856 people over five years.
Gun and ammunition makers have been leaving their traditional homes in the U.S. Northeast as people there have become more hostile to guns, finding the American South and West more politically welcoming.
Beretta officials said they’re trying to expand the sales and brand of Norma in the United States. Pietro Gusalli Beretta, president and CEO of family-owned Beretta Holding, said Norma, which is rooted in Sweden, has been making ammunition in the United States for 12 years and has seen four years of “steady growth.”
With the RUAG purchase, Beretta has said its yearly sales are nearly 1.4 billion euros ($1.43 billion) Ammunition sales worldwide are around 500 million euros ($510 million).
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It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. for just $6,250—with a catch.
The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019. Unveiled last May, it uses sunlight to recharge its battery pack. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2024, and Squad recently confirmed that the vehicle will be coming to the U.S.
However, this tiny two-seat EV (a four-seat version is planned) doesn’t really qualify as a car in the U.S. It was built to conform to the European Union’s L6e category, technically making it a “light quadricycle.” In the U.S., Squad said it’s classified as a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV), with a top speed limited to 25 mph. The company sees gated communities, resorts, and other enclosed properties as likely use cases, but does note that three of the vehicles can fit in a single street-side parking space.
Not that the Squad EV will be capable of higher speeds. The 772-pound vehicle is propelled by a pair of 2-kw (2.6-hp) motors, one driving each rear wheel. They’re powered by a 6.4-kwh battery pack, which in turn is charged by a roof-mounted solar panel with a peak output of 250 watts, or by conventional Level 1 AC charging.
On sunny days in the Netherlands, Squad estimates the solar panel will provide 13.6 miles of range, or up to 19.2 miles in sunnier Las Vegas. The battery pack is comprised of swappable and portable modules, providing up to 62 miles of estimated range exclusive of solar power. Base versions only have a 31-mile range, however.
Paying only the base price also means forgoing doors, although the Squad EV does have three-point seatbelts, a roll cage, and front and rear crash structures.
Solar-supplemented EVs appear to be a new trend, but most of the other so far—like the Aptera, the Sono Sion, and the Lightyear 0 are a lot more expensive. The Squad Solar City Car also appears to be the first to apply the solar concept to a micro-EV.
Among other micro-EVs—albeit without solar—the Citroën Ami is being rented in Europe for cheap. Citroën quoted a rate equivalent to less than $23 a month when the Ami was launched in 2020. The automaker no longer sells cars in the U.S., but has teased plans to bring the Ami here as part of parent Stellantis’ Free2Move mobility service.
Another one is the Eli Zero, from an LA firm that plans to sell Chinese-made two-seaters in the U.S. and Europe. Eli began production in small numbers in September—initially only for Europe.
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White House urging higher fines for train safety violations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is calling on congressional Republicans to increase the fines levied on rail companies for safety violations, as a fiery Feb. 3 train derailment in Ohio has become a political lightning rod.
There are still safety and health concerns among residents of East Palestine after dozens of train cars being pulled by Norfolk Southern went off the tracks and released chemicals into the area. The incident has now evolved into a feud between Democrats and Republicans.
“The test will be whether Republicans work with the Biden-Harris administration to restore safety protections and pass legislation increasing fines on rail companies when they cause accidents like this,” said White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates. “Do they stand with us and communities like East Palestine or are they still owned by the rail lobby?”
Under current law, the White House said, the highest fine that can be charged to companies for violations involving the transportation of hazardous materials is $225,455. That’s less than 1% of Norfolk Southern’s profits last year of $3.27 billion.
Former President Donald Trump, who is seeking the 2024 GOP nomination, went to the village on Wednesday and said the community has been met with “indifference and betrayal.” Republican lawmakers have criticized President Joe Biden for not going to the site; Biden was in Ukraine and Poland this week.
But his administration is pushing back. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg toured East Palestine on Thursday and said Trump should call for the reversals of deregulation that occurred during his term in the White House.
Trump famously posed in 2017 with a mounds of white paper wrapped in red tape, which he then cut with a pair of scissors. He has argued that trimming regulatory burdens would lead to stronger economic growth.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeatedly defended the administration’s response during Thursday’s briefing, saying “that’s what leadership looks like,” instead of the “political stunts that we’re seeing from the other side.”
She criticized Republicans as “all of the sudden” interested in safety issues after being against regulations.
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Associated Press writer Chris Megerian contributed to this report.
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Travis Jankowski Player Prop Bets: Rangers vs. Rays - July 18
Published: Jul. 18, 2023 at 6:29 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Travis Jankowski -- hitting .394 in his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Texas Rangers versus the Tampa Bay Rays, with Taj Bradley on the mound, on July 18 at 8:05 PM ET.
In his last game he had a one-hit showing (1-for-4) against the Guardians.
Travis Jankowski Game Info & Props vs. the Rays
- Game Day: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Globe Life Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Rays Starter: Taj Bradley
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -175)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1200)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +280)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
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Travis Jankowski At The Plate
- Jankowski is hitting .321 with eight doubles, a triple, a home run and 21 walks.
- Jankowski is batting .333 during his last outings and is riding a seven-game hitting streak.
- Jankowski has gotten a hit in 32 of 48 games this year (66.7%), with more than one hit on 10 occasions (20.8%).
- He has gone deep in just one game this year.
- In 25.0% of his games this year, Jankowski has had at least one RBI. He's picked up more than one in 8.3% and driven in three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- He has scored in 17 games this year (35.4%), including multiple runs in six games.
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Rays Pitching Rankings
- The Rays pitching staff is 10th in the league with a collective nine strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Rays have a 3.69 team ERA that ranks second among all league pitching staffs.
- Rays pitchers combine to allow 101 home runs (one per game), the ninth-fewest in the league.
- Bradley gets the start for the Rays, his 14th of the season. He is 5-5 with a 5.28 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings pitched.
- In his last outing on Saturday, July 8 against the Atlanta Braves, the righty threw five innings, giving up four earned runs while surrendering five hits.
- The 22-year-old has put up an ERA of 5.28, with 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings, in 13 games this season. Opponents have a .265 batting average against him.
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(WXIN) — A former contestant of the second season of Netflix’s “Love is Blind” is suing Netflix and the show’s producers, according to a report by Variety.
The lawsuit was filed by Jeremy Hartwell who is alleging that “Love is Blind” producers consistently gave the cast alcohol but deprived them of food and water, all while allegedly paying rates lower than Los Angeles’ minimum wage.
Hartwell, a director at a mortgage company in Chicago, claims he “spent several days recovering from the effects of sleep deprivation, lack of access to food and water and copious amounts of alcohol that he was provided,” according to Variety.
According to the lawsuit, contestants should have been classified under California law as employees rather than independent contractors due to producers controlling the timing, manner, and means of their work.
According to Variety, producers paid a flat rate of $1,000 per week. Contestants allegedly were working up to 20 hours per day, seven days a week. If you do the math, that comes to as little as $7.14 per hour. The minimum wage in Los Angeles County is at least $15 per hour.
Variety reports that producers of the show “intentionally underpaid the cast members, deprived them of food, water and sleep, plied them with booze and cut off their access to personal contacts and most of the outside world,” said attorney Chantal Payton of Payton Employment Law, the firm representing Hartwell.
“This made cast members hungry for social connections and altered their emotions and decision-making.”
The suit seeks class-action status on behalf of all participants in the show and other non-scripted productions created by the defendants over the past four years. The suit also claims that the show’s contract required the contestants to agree that if they left before shooting was over, they would need to pay $50,000 in “liquidated damages.”
Variety reports that the suit alleges that the cast members “‘either have a genuine fear of retaliation and harm to their reputation for any resistance to the orders of those holding the purse strings or they aren’t aware of their rights’.”
Hartwell’s lawsuit is seeking unpaid wages in addition to financial compensation for missed meals and rest periods, plus monetary damages for unfair business practices and civil penalties for labor code violations.
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In a community survey, 54% of respondents said they would use technology to improve operations in preparation
SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new survey of its customers and community, OpenSpace, the global leader in 360° jobsite capture and AI-powered analytics, found that 74% of respondents are concerned about a potential economic downturn affecting the construction industry. To prepare, 60% said they wanted to improve project efficiency. Few are looking to freeze or cut jobs (16%) to adapt, while more than half (54%) said that they'd look to technology to optimize operations in order to weather any slowdowns.
In fact, 74% of survey respondents said they thought technology would help their company by improving efficiency, thereby saving time and money. Other popular responses included technology helping to decrease errors or mistakes (62%) and reducing the time spent coordinating among stakeholders or traveling to the site (59%).
One example of technology saving builders time and money today is OpenSpace Capture. According to the survey, 67% of customers reported saving thousands of dollars on average on project costs thanks to OpenSpace, while 74% saved multiple hours per week. These savings are a result of OpenSpace Capture's ability to increase site coordination, reduce rework costs, and provide a trusted, complete record of site status. Customers like RG Construction, a specialty drywall contractor based in Chicago, have seen the benefits of OpenSpace for more efficient construction.
"OpenSpace is the single best tool we've had in terms of jobsite information," RG Construction Principal Brian Garcea said. "Having real-time insight into our progress that lets us quickly adjust how we're working in the field is what lean is all about. It's an invaluable tool for our company."
With OpenSpace Capture, builders attach an off-the-shelf, consumer 360° camera to their hardhat and walk the site as they normally would. Once the video from the walk is uploaded to the cloud, OpenSpace's computer vision technology stitches images together and pins all the images to the floor plan, creating a trusted visual record of site status. Powered by the company's Vision Engine, the site image map is typically ready to view about 15 minutes after upload. The resulting 360° visual document of the construction site aids in coordination among stakeholders—making change orders easier, catching errors before they spiral into huge losses, and reducing the need for project managers to travel to the site, among other benefits.
"Throughout the pandemic, we've seen firsthand how technology can advance projects and reduce delays or errors, even when site access is limited," said OpenSpace CEO and co-founder Jeevan Kalanithi. "As the industry continues to evolve, we're focused on finding ways to empower builders with technology to keep projects on time and costs low, in order to help builders adapt amid any larger market shifts."
To learn more about how OpenSpace Capture can help create more efficient projects and decrease costs, visit https://www.openspace.ai/products/capture/.
Founded in 2017, OpenSpace is an AI technology company on a mission to bring new levels of transparency and efficiency to construction and real estate. With our platform, builders automatically capture a complete visual record of the jobsite, providing a single source of truth that increases coordination, drives accountability, and simplifies dispute resolution. To date, our customers have used OpenSpace to capture more than eight billion square feet of imagery from active construction projects across thousands of sites in over seventy-five countries.
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City deploys mobile pay parking and digital permits through Passport's platform
CORTLAND, N.Y., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The rehabilitation of downtown Cortland is paving the way for modernization of the City's parking and parking permits program. The Cortland City Council approved a partnership with mobility software and payments company Passport to offer residents and visitors a more convenient way to access and pay for parking. The contactless payment application, Passport Parking, allows users to pay for and manage parking seamlessly through their smartphones and is also available in numerous locations across the Empire State.
Passport Parking makes paying to park convenient and hassle-free. After downloading the free app, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for parking. Users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire and view receipts and parking history. The City of Cortland is also launching Passport's digital permitting solution which gives employees and residents working and living in the business district a secure method to apply and pay for parking permits.
"By digitizing our parking and mobility operations and operating under a single platform with Passport, our team will save time and money by not having to manage paper tickets, paper permits and monetary transactions," says Mayor Scott Steve. "Additionally, our residents and visitors can park with peace of mind and spend more time enjoying what the City of Cortland has to offer."
More than 800 cities and private operators in North America trust Passport's platform as the only end-to-end system for managing mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital parking permits and mobility management. In addition to utilizing Passport's platform to offer mobile payments for parking, the City of Cortland is also powering its enforcement operations with the same platform, allowing it collect evidence, issue warnings and citations and recover punitive revenues more effectively.
"Passport aggregates all parking and mobility data into one place, providing customers with valuable insights for smarter decisions to be made," says Bianca Keipe, Passport account executive. "We're excited to kick off this partnership with the City of Cortland so it can enhance the customer experience and run a more efficient operation."
The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
About Passport
Passport is a mobility software and payments company that builds solutions to centrally manage complexities at the curb. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport's mobility management platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also the 2021 Fintech category winner for the NC Tech Association's Industry Driven award.
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French bulldog thefts: Breed being targeted by thieves due to price, rise in popularity
PHILADELPHIA - The popularity of the French bulldog has increased over the years and so have thefts of the breed.
According to the American Kennel Club's list of the most popular dog breeds in 2021, the French Bulldog ranked number two.
The canine has exceeded expectations and surpassed the popularity of other top-ranked dogs such as the German Shepard and Golden Retriever.
French Bulldog Village Rescue board member Cara Berarado joined "Good Day Philadelphia" to highlight the issue of increased French Bulldog thefts.
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Fox 29 anchor Mike Jerrick asked the burning question, "The screaming question is, why are people stealing them?"
Berarado says the value of each French Bulldog may be motivation for theft as they range in price from $5,000 to $10,000.
In 2021, singer and actress, Lady Gaga was a victim of two of her French Bulldogs being stolen.
The Los Angeles Police Department believed the motive behind the robbery was the value of the dogs rather than the platform of the owner.
Locally, a Philadelphia man spoke to FOX 29 after his French Bulldog puppy named Chaos was stolen from his home on the 4800 block of Darrah Street.
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(CNN) — The Biden administration announced steps to beef up its response to monkeypox on Tuesday, detailing plans to offer more vaccines and more tests to people who are most at risk of getting it — including men who have sex with men and their partners.
The move comes after pressure from states, who have been pushing the administration to release more doses of monkeypox vaccine from the Strategic National Stockpile managed by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human Services. Critics have also charged that the United States is not offering enough testing to monitor the spread of the virus, which is thought to be more widespread than current case counts suggest.
The new plan tackles both. It will release more vaccines to areas with the highest case rates, and it will scale up testing, making tests available at five commercial laboratories in addition to an existing network of public health labs.
On Tuesday, HHS also activated the CDC’s Emergency Operations Center to give the agency more flexibility and manpower to manage the nation’s monkeypox response.
The new plan will allocate vaccine doses based on case rates in a state, focusing on men who have sex with men and their known partners, as well as anyone who thinks they might have been recently exposed to the virus as an anonymous partner.
“If you’re among those who have had a known exposure or in a group that is at higher risk for an exposure in the past two weeks, here’s what we’d like you to know,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky.
“Vaccination after exposure, or using vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis, is meant to reduce your risk of becoming infected with a monkeypox virus and then become sick. Vaccination should occur within two weeks of a possible exposure, And the sooner you can get vaccinated after the exposure, the better.”
So far in the United States, there have been 306 cases of monkeypox identified across 28 jurisdictions. Globally, there have been more than 4,700 cases reported from 49 countries, she said.
Currently, 10 states would be considered to be in the first tier for priority in ordering vaccines.
The plan comes in the middle of Gay Pride, a month filled with parties celebrating gender and sexual diversity, and a season that many in public health have worried will only fuel the spread of the monkeypox virus, which is spread by close contact, including sex.
Currently, the only people who can get monkeypox vaccines are those with a known exposure, Walenksy said.
Given the large number of contacts and difficulty in identifying all contacts during the current outbreak, the new strategy will recommend vaccines for those who have a known exposure who are contacted by public health, as well as those who have been recently been exposed, but were not identified through contact tracing.
This includes those who had close physical contact with someone diagnosed with monkeypox, those who know their sexual partner was diagnosed with monkeypox, and men who have sex with men who have recently had multiple sex partners in a venue where there was known to be monkeypox or in an area where monkeypox is spreading.
The vaccination plan may require the US to use two different types of vaccines.
The first is a newer, modern vaccine called Jynneos which is manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic. It was evaluated and developed to treat monkeypox infection. The US currently has 64,000 doses of this vaccine in the stockpile. The government will make 56,000 of those doses available to states in the first phase of the roll out.
The US has ordered more of this vaccine, and the government plans to make 1.25 million more doses of the Jynneos vaccine available through the summer and fall, the administration said. There are 300,000 doses that were being held by the manufacturer that are currently on the way.
But, the US doesn’t have enough doses of Jynneos to vaccinate all who might want it, so public health officials are also considering whether to use a second, older type of vaccine called ACAM. The ACAM vaccine was developed to treat smallpox. It’s given by using a two pronged needle that’s repeatedly dipped into the vaccine and used to prick the skin on the upper arm, causing a small sore or “pock” to form.
“It’s a very kind of like, old-school technology that basically I don’t know any clinicians that actually know how to do that. So it’s actually very difficult to roll out because you have to train people in a new vaccine methodology,” said Dr. Jay Varma, professor and director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response in New York City.
The other complications is that the ACAM vaccine uses a live, but weakened version of a virus to inoculate a person.
“It’s presumed not to be safe to be able to be used in people with HIV,” Varma said. The primary risk group for monkeypox — men who have sex with men — also has high rates of HIV infection.
On Tuesday, Walensky said that as more Jynneos vaccine arrives in the US, the country will adjust its strategy to include more people.
“You know, as soon as we have more vaccines available, we will of course continue to expand from a post-exposure prophylaxis strategy, ideally to a pre-exposure prophylaxis strategy,” Walensky said.
On Tuesday public health experts said that expansion would be important.
“It’s critical that we get vaccine out to the at-risk population and approach, vaccine use much as we’ve approached the pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV,” said Dr. Michael Osterholm who directs the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO, will deliver an in-person keynote address at CES 2023, the world's most influential technology event. Dr. Su will share AMD's vision—a perennial highlight of the CES season—on how high-performance and adaptive computing transforms lives by addressing the world's toughest problems.
"Over the last few years computing has become an essential and pervasive part of our daily lives, helping each of us adapt how we work and learn remotely, while keeping us connected and entertained," said Dr. Su. "I am excited for the opportunity to deliver a keynote at CES 2023 to highlight the next generation of high-performance and adaptive computing innovations, and products that will push the boundaries on what is possible and play an important role helping solve our most important challenges."
From driving greater efficiency and sustainability in the cloud to powering exascale supercomputing, today's AMD is woven into our lives. The company's innovations in areas including high-performance computing, AI and gaming will be showcased at CES 2023. More than 1300 confirmed exhibitors underscore how technology is a catalyst for change.
"AMD shows how creative innovation pushes the envelope of tech for good," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. "Dr. Su's power is bringing people together, and I can't wait to see what advances they'll share at the show."
An engineer who inspires people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in STEM, Dr. Su has played a major role advancing high-performance computing and the semiconductor industry for more than three decades. Her keynote will be delivered live and in person from Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Venetian's Palazzo Ballroom.
Su joins John Deere Chairman and CEO John May as a CES keynote speaker. The keynote schedule will be updated as speakers are announced.
Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2023 will take place in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2023, with Media Days taking place January 3-4, 2023. Attendees will experience new technologies from global brands, hear about the future of technology from thought leaders and collaborate face-to-face with other attendees. The show will highlight how innovations in sustainability, transportation and mobility, digital health, the metaverse and more are addressing the world's greatest challenges. Audiences will hear from industry experts during live keynotes, including leaders from John Deere and AMD. Visit CES.tech for all CES 2023 updates, registration details and the media page for all press resources.
About AMD:
For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Don’t even begin to attempt to lie to yourself and anyone else we all know that you like junk food, it’s just a part of life that’s understood, especially in America.
There’s nothing wrong with the occasional trip to your go-to drive-thru grabbing a burger, fries and your favorite milkshake to wash all that grease down. We talking junk food because in fact, Thursday, July 21 is National Junk Food Day!
NationalToday says, “Popularized in the U.S in the 1950s, junk foods are usually, by definition, high in fats, sugars, salt, and calories. But they are also high in deliciousness! Junk food day is the perfect day to treat yourself. On this day, you’re allowed your favorite junk foods without any guilt. So go ahead and add extra cheese on that burger and go for that order of fries. Today you’re allowed!”
Maybe you need a new spot to go to for some fast/junk food around Dallas, of course we have your back as we have checked out Yelp’s list of BOTH:
- Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
- Two Hands Corn Dog
- In-N-Out Burger
- Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
- Jollibee
- Chick-Fil-A
- Shake Shack
- Big Guy’s Chicken & Rice
- Ellen’s – West End
- Angry Dog – Deep Ellum
- Vegan Food House – Oak Cliff
- Spiral Diner & Bakery – Oak Cliff
- Invasion – East Dallas
- Original ChopShop
- Maple Leaf Diner – North Dallas
- HG SPLY CO – Lower Greenville
- Burger House
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WASHINGTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grassroots Analytics today announced its latest venture – Grassroots Analytics (GA) Media) – a new approach to creating campaign videos at an affordable cost. GA Media's aim is to captivate audiences and showcase candidates' stories, driving both eyeballs and new donors to campaigns.
Grassroots Analytics deployed an initial investment of $20,000 to the media venture. In line with their mission of providing innovative data solutions to amplify forward-thinking voices, GA Media provides video curation and development services to Democratic campaigns up and down the ballot. GA Media is a full-service, ideation to implementation venture, from script writing, direction and production, and videography to branding and social media deployment.
Grassroots Analytics Media is led by creative director Shefa Ahsan, a photographer and filmmaker who is passionate about progressive politics.
"From an early age I had a camera strapped around my neck, documenting and capturing moments that meant something to me," says Ahsan. "As I got older, I kept making films and I noticed the impact that they have on the people watching them. They have the power to be a direct, emotional connection to its viewers – making them sad, happy, inspired, and enraged. This impact, in combination with my passion for progressive politics, led me to explore this venture within Grassroots Analytics."
Designed to increase access to affordable marketing tools in progressive spaces, GA Media provides its services at cost to the campaign. The team travels to the campaign, provides on-the-ground instruction and production, and helps deploy the video once edited. The edited film, B-roll, and still shots all belong to the campaign at the project's culmination. Since its initial funding, GA Media has performed three test projects, all of which have been received positively by campaign and audiences alike.
One of the campaigns that worked with GA Media said of the process: "The team made everything very easy for our campaign – they took on script writing, video design and storyboarding, and more. GA Media helped us design a video within our campaign budget and was very transparent about cost – no hidden fees whatsoever."
To learn more about GA Media, see previous work developed, or to have a video made for your campaign, please visit grassrootsanalyticsmedia.com.
Grassroots Analytics, founded in 2017, began as a political data company. Now the industry leader in qualified contact information, political preference analysis, biographical details, and net worth data, the company operates a high-end consumer database of left-leaning Americans. Since 2019, Grassroots Analytics has held a majority political data market share, and now jointly owns and operates several innovative consumer data companies.
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(KRON) — Looking for love? The most convenient way to meet someone these days is via online dating apps. But be careful; a recent study found that Californians are swindled out of the most money out of every state in America due to online romance scams.
Over the past five years, romance scams have become the number one type of fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission, and are only expected to get worse.
In total, Americans have been swindled out of a record $547 million due to online romance scams in 2021, according to the study done by Social Catfish.
Californians alone have lost a whopping $183 million–more than double the total loss in the second highest state. With a total of about 3,023 victims in California, that equals about $60,843 in losses on average per victim.
The states where the most money has been stolen behind California are:
Social Catfish has come up with a list of the most common dating scams to be aware of this year:
- ‘Money Mules’: In many cases, people are being tricked into laundering money and facing prosecution. Think: a caller claims to have someone you love hostage and demands a ransom.
- ‘CryptoRom’: Cryptocurrency-related scams have resulted in about $139 million in losses in 2021. Scammers will try and convince victims to invest in a bogus cryptocurrency and steal money that way.
- Teens Targeted on TikTok: Although tech-savvy, teens can often get scammed out of money because they are feeling love for the first time. Teens have reportedly lost about $101 million as scammers have increased their presences on social media apps due to the pandemic.
- Social Media Influencers: Similarly, the amount of fake social media “influencer” profiles has increased due to the pandemic as well. Scammers will then use these fake profiles to approach followers, pretend to be romantically interested and trick people out of money.
- Gift Card Scams: The number one payment method used to scam victims out of money in 2021 was gift cards, seeing a loss of $36 million. Instead of asking for money transfers or wires that can be traced, scammers will ask victims to send them untraceable gift cards.
Moral of the story: Never give money to someone you met online. They could easily not be who they say they are, and you could be out thousands of dollars.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Inotiv, Inc. ("Inotiv") (NASDAQ: NOTV) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between September 21, 2021 and June 13, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Inotiv, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Inotiv includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
Aggrieved Inotiv investors only have until August 22, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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STS XPJ-1682D 64" DTF Printer from Japan Has a Staggered Dual-Head Design that Provides Ultra-Fast Print Speeds, Smooth Gradations, and High Quality Printing
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STS Inks, a global leader in the wide format, industrial and household inkjet ink market, today announced the launch of the STS XPJ-1682D 64" Direct to Film (DTF) Printer from Japan. The first units of the product will be distributed to dealers in the United States in September 2022.
The XPJ-1682D has a staggered dual-head design that provides ultra-fast print speeds. It also produces smooth gradations while delivering high-quality printing even with reduced resolution. The printer as SAI's Flexi DTF Edition RIP Software, bundled with Flexi DTF Editor. The XPJ-1682D also features automatic bi-directional alignments, a user-friendly touch panel, added LED lighting, and an upgraded media feed flange that allows operators to load media and exchange multiple roles easily and quickly.
Specific features of the XPJ-1682D printer include the following:
- STS DTF Inks (CMYK Lm Lc White White)
- Built-in color sensor for auto bidirectional alignments
- Improved feed mechanism corresponding to a wide range of media
- MUTOH Status Monitor (MSM) checks printer status in real time and print history
- Media flange allows for easy media loading
- White ink circulation
- Nozzle area selection
- Drop Master 2 Technology
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Orlando weather forecast: Rain chances rise in Central Florida ahead of incoming cold front
ORLANDO, Fla. - Today's high: 84 degrees
Tonight's low: 69 degrees
Rain: 60%
Main weather concerns:
Mostly cloudy skies today with rain chances rising mainly after 11am. Rain chances will rise steadily through the pm hours. Showers and a few thunderstorms will accompany the incoming cool front. Rain chances peak around the 60%, easing this evening as drier air punches in behind the front. Locally heavy rain and lightning will be possible in some of the more potent storms.
BEACHES:
If you're heading to the beaches today, bring an umbrella. Passing showers will be possible both AM and PM, lighting storms could be of issue this afternoon. Rip current risk hold in the moderate range with surf in the 1-3' range. Highs along the beaches will remain in the lower 80s.
THEME PARKS:
The theme parks will feature quite a bit of cloud cover and eventual developing showers and storms. Rain chances rise after 11am and fill in after 1pm. Coverage holds at 60% or so. Lightning storms will be possible for the PM so if thunder roars head indoors. Highs park side rise into the low-mid 80s.
OUTLOOK:
After some rain drops today, a cold front will clear the area just in time for the weekend! Expect brilliant sunshine and very comfy temps. Highs will fall closer to 83 and lows head for the 50s and 60s by this weekend. Conditions will be dry all weekend long.
TROPICS:
Tropical Storm KARL remains pinned down in the far Southwestern Gulf, very close to Mexico. Karl may intensify a bit before a landfall in Mexico in a few days.
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NEW YORK — Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees won the American League MVP award on Thursday night, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize.
After hitting 62 home runs this season to break the AL record, Judge easily beat out Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani in an MVP race some thought might be close.
The 6-foot-7 outfielder received 28 of 30 first-place votes and two seconds for 410 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Ohtani, last year’s winner, was picked first on two ballots and second on the other 28 for 280 points.
Yordan Alvarez of the World Series champion Houston Astros finished third.
Goldschmidt took the NL trophy for the first time after a couple of close calls earlier in his career.
The first baseman received 22 of 30 first-place votes and eight seconds from a separate BBWAA panel.
“It’s a great honor. But it isn’t just about me,” Goldschmidt said in an interview on MLB Network. “I mean, there’s been so many people that have helped me.”
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado finished second with 291 points after getting seven first-place votes, 13 seconds and seven thirds.
Goldschmidt’s teammate with the NL Central champion Cardinals, third baseman Nolan Arenado, came in third with 232 points. He was picked first on one ballot, second on two and third on 15.
Now a free agent, Judge broke the AL record of 61 homers set by Yankees slugger Roger Maris in 1961.
Judge, the tallest MVP in major league history, also led the majors in runs (133), on-base percentage (.425), slugging percentage (.686), OPS (1.111), extra-base hits (90) and total bases (391) to help the Yankees win the AL East. He tied for the big league lead with 131 RBIs and was second in the AL with a .311 batting average.
Ohtani put together perhaps the greatest two-way season in baseball history for a third-place Angels team that finished 73-89.
The superstar from Japan went 15-9 with a 2.33 ERA and 219 strikeouts in 28 starts on the mound covering 166 innings. At the plate, he batted .273 with 34 homers, 95 RBIs and an .875 OPS.
Alvarez, the Houston slugger who launched a go-ahead homer in the clinching game of the World Series, hit .306 with 37 home runs, 97 RBIs and a 1.019 OPS during the regular season.
The 35-year-old Goldschmidt batted .317 with 35 home runs, 115 RBIs and a league-leading .981 OPS this season. He had 41 doubles and scored 106 runs while compiling a .404 on-base percentage and topping the league in slugging percentage (.578).
“I think definitely as you age, you have to adapt, and that’s some of what I’ve tried to do. I’ve tried to get ahead of it,” Goldschmidt said. “You can’t just try to do the same thing you did the year before. But yeah, kind of the stigma that as you get older, you’re going to keep getting worse. I mean, nobody likes that. They don’t like being told you can’t do something, so it’s definitely motivation.”
The seven-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner was runner-up for NL MVP in 2013 and 2015, then finished third in 2017 — all with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He came in sixth last year with the Cardinals.
Machado batted .298 with 32 homers, 102 RBIs and an .898 OPS. He had 37 doubles and scored 100 runs to lead the Padres into the playoffs with a wild-card berth.
Arenado hit .293 with 30 homers and 103 RBIs, sparkling on defense at third base again to earn a 10th consecutive Gold Glove to begin his career. He had 42 doubles and an .891 OPS.
Powered by Goldschmidt, Arenado and a resurgent Albert Pujols, the Cardinals went 93-69 and won their second division title in the last four years. They were swept at home by the NL champion Philadelphia Phillies in the wild-card round.
Balloting was conducted before the postseason.
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Sri Lankan president resigns, Parliament to convene
By KRUTIKA PATHI and KRISHAN FRANCIS
Associated Press
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Parliament speaker says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned and Parliament will convene to choose a new leader after massive protests took over government buildings to force him out of office.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeyweardana said Friday that the Parliament will convene Saturday to start the process of electing a new president. He expects to compete the process within seven days.
Their new choice as president will serve the remainder of Rajapaksa’s term, which ends in 2024. That person could potentially appoint a new prime minister, who would then have to be approved by Parliament.
Rajapaksa fled the country Wednesday amid mounting protests for him to resign. He arrived in Singapore on Thursday and the speaker said Rajapaksa’s resignation was effective on that date.
“To be validated like this is massive,” said Viraga Perera, an engineer who has been protesting since April and estimated that he has spent 60 or 70 nights there in all. “On a global scale, we have led a movement that toppled a president with minimal force and violence. It’s a mix of victory and relief.”
Protesters who had occupied government buildings retreated Thursday, restoring a tenuous calm in the capital, Colombo. But with a fractured opposition, a solution to Sri Lanka’s many woes seemed no closer.
Abeywardana said he will ensure the process of electing a new president will be swift and transparent. “I request the honorable and loving citizens of this country to create a peaceful atmosphere in order to implement the proper Parliamentary democratic process and enable all members of Parliament to participate in the meetings and function freely and conscientiously,” he said Friday.
The protesters accuse Rajapaksa and his powerful political family of siphoning money from government coffers for years and his administration of hastening the country’s collapse by mismanaging the economy. The family has denied the corruption allegations, but Rajapaksa acknowledged that some of his policies contributed to the meltdown.
Months of protests reached a frenzied peak over the weekend when demonstrators stormed the president’s home and office and the official residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. On Wednesday, they seized Wickremesinghe’s office.
Images of protesters inside the buildings — lounging on elegant sofas and beds, posing at officials’ desks and touring the opulent settings — captured the world’s attention.
The demonstrators initially vowed to hold those places until a new government was in place, but the movement shifted tactics Thursday, apparently concerned that any escalation in violence could undermine their message following clashes the previous night outside the Parliament that left dozens injured.
“The fear was that there could be a crack in the trust they held for the struggle,” said Nuzly, a protest leader who goes by only one name. “We’ve shown what power of the people can do, but it doesn’t mean we have to occupy these places.”
Devinda Kodagode, another protest leader, told The Associated Press they planned to vacate official buildings after the speaker said he was exploring legal options for the country in the wake of Rajapaksa’s departure.
Visaka Jayaweer, a performing artist, described the bittersweet moment of closing the gate to the presidential palace after the crowds cleared out.
“Taking over his residence was a great moment. It showed just how much we wanted him to step down. But it is also a great relief” to leave, she said. “We were worried if people would act out — many were angry to see the luxury he had been living in when they were outside, struggling to buy milk for their children.”
The country remains a powder keg, and the military warned Thursday that it had powers to respond in case of chaos — a message some found concerning.
Troops in green uniforms and camouflage vests arrived in armored vehicles to reinforce barricades around the Parliament, while protesters vowed to continue holding rallies outside the president’s office until a new government was in place.
Rajapaksa and his wife fled Sri Lanka early Wednesday for the Maldives, slipping away in the night aboard a military plane. On Thursday, he went to Singapore, according to the city-state’s Foreign Ministry. It said he had not requested asylum.
Since Sri Lankan presidents are protected from arrest while in power, it’s likely Rajapaksa wanted to plan his departure while he still had constitutional immunity and access to the plane.
The protests underscored the dramatic fall of the Rajapaksa political clan that has ruled Sri Lanka for most of the past two decades.
A military strategist whose brutal campaign helped end the country’s 26-year civil war, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother, who was president at the time, were hailed by the island’s Buddhist Sinhalese majority. Despite accusations of wartime atrocities, including ordering military attacks on ethnic Tamil civilians and abducting journalists, Rajapaksa remained popular among many Sri Lankans. He has continually denied the allegations.
The shortages of basic necessities have sown despair among Sri Lanka’s 22 million people. The country’s rapid decline was all the more shocking because, before the recent crisis, the economy had been expanding, with a growing, comfortable middle class.
It was not immediately clear if Singapore would be Rajapaksa’s final destination, but he has previously sought medical care there, including undergoing heart surgery.
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Associated Press writer Bharatha Mallawarachi contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) between November 4, 2021 and April 4, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important December 12, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Block securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Block lacked adequate protocols restricting access to customer sensitive information; (2) as a result, a former employee was able to download certain reports of Block's subsidiary, Cash App Investing, containing full customer names and brokerage account numbers, as well as brokerage portfolio value, brokerage portfolio holdings and/or stock trading activity; (3) as a result, Block was reasonably likely to suffer significant damage, including reputational harm; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendant's positive statements about Block's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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PARK HILLS, Mo. (AP) — Former New Mexico State basketball coach Greg Heiar has been hired to coach Mineral Area College, a junior college in Missouri, four months after he was fired in the wake of the Aggies’ hazing scandal.
Heiar was dismissed from New Mexico State in February following hazing allegations within the team that shut down the program for the season. The Aggies were 9-15 overall and 2-10 in the Western Athletic Conference when the season was stopped.
New Mexico State agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit involving two basketball players who said they were sexually assaulted by teammates, according to state records released Wednesday.
Mineral Area College, located about 65 miles southwest of St. Louis, announced the hiring Saturday, citing Heiar’s 20-plus years of college coaching experience and his National Junior College Athletic Association Division I national championship and coach of the year award in 2022 while at Northwest Florida State.
The 47-year-old Heiar said in a statement that he was looking forward to being a part of the institution and community. “Now it’s time to get started building a championship team,” he said.
MAC athletic director Jim Gerwitz, in a statement, acknowledged Heiar’s controversial past, but said that he was excited about the opportunity for the basketball program. The school said it was aware of the litigation involving Heiar and New Mexico State and considered the litigation and related allegations during the hiring process.
“Greg brings a wealth of knowledge on the court and off the court in recruiting, including having coached a NJCAA national championship team,” Gerwitz said.
Gerwitz said the committee that hired Heiar considered his college coaching career and contacted past administrators.
The school said it was aware of the litigation involving Heiar and New Mexico State and considered the litigation and related allegations during the hiring process.
In its statement, the school said it “received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding his ability to develop student-athletes, promote success both in the classroom and on the court, and create a championship culture that will provide a springboard for players to be successful at Mineral Area College and beyond.”
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PHOENIX (AP) — The release of ballots on Saturday from Arizona’s largest county netted Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake a few thousand votes, but she’s still trailing Democrat Katie Hobbs by tens of thousands of ballots.
Hobbs led Lake by 1.6 percentage points after the release of roughly 85,000 votes from Maricopa County. Approximately 270,000 ballots remain uncounted statewide, and Hobbs leads by about 35,000 votes.
Data analysts from both parties believe the count will eventually shift in Lake’s favor, but it’s not yet clear whether she will pick up enough votes to overtake Hobbs. Republicans have watched anxiously since Tuesday as Hobbs has defied their expectations and increased her lead each day, including Saturday when combined with results from the rest of the state.
About 50 conservative protesters gathered outside the fence around Maricopa County’s election tabulation center in downtown Phoenix at midday Saturday to draw attention to their concerns about the slow pace of the vote count. Protracted counts are the norm in Arizona, where a record number of people returned mail ballots on Election Day.
A few protesters wore ballistic vests or carried handguns as a number of county sheriff’s deputies nearby guarded the complex.
Arizona was central to former President Donald Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 election and cast doubt on the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s victory. Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, who won his race Friday, pressed to move past false claims of a fraudulent election that have shaped the state’s politics for the past two years.
“After a long election, it can be tempting to remain focused on the things that divide us,” Kelly said Saturday in a victory speech at a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. “But we’ve seen the consequences that come when leaders refuse to accept the truth and focus more on conspiracies of the past than solving the challenges that we face today.”
Kelly’s victory Friday combined with a win Saturday by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada means Democrats will retain control of the Senate for the next two years.
Kelly won after distancing himself from Biden and building an image as an independent lawmaker not beholden to his party. He cast himself in the mold of his predecessor, the late Republican John McCain, whose seat Kelly won in a special election two years ago. His victory this year gives him a full six years starting in January.
“Sen. McCain embodied everything it was to be a leader at a time when our state and our country remain divided,” Kelly said.
Kelly’s opponent, Republican Blake Masters, did not concede, saying in a statement that his team will make sure every legal vote is counted.
“If, at the end, Senator Kelly has more of them than I do, then I will congratulate him on a hard-fought victory,” Masters said. “But voters decide, not the media; let’s count the votes.”
The AP declared Kelly the winner after the release of results from 75,000 ballots in Maricopa County made clear Masters could not make up his deficit.
Hours earlier, Masters said on Fox News that Maricopa County, which is by far the largest in the state, should stop counting ballots and start over because election officials had inadvertently mixed counted and uncounted ballots.
Megan Gilbertson, a spokeswoman for the county elections department, confirmed ballots were mixed at two vote centers but said there are contingencies to reconcile each batch and get an accurate count. She said that similar mistakes have been made before and that the process has been in place for decades and is overseen by observers from both parties.
“There is no legal process in place to stop counting and start over,” Gilbertson said. “At Maricopa County, we follow the laws as they are written.”
Outside the elections building in Phoenix, some protesters carried American flags, campaign signs for Lake or signs with slogans such as “Kari Lake Won,” “Count The Votes” and “Hobbs is a Cheat.”
Sheriff Paul Penzone said he pulled deputies from around the county and from other assignments to protect the ballots and the people counting them. Noting the protest was prompted by a tweet from a state lawmaker, Penzone urged elected officials not to summon demonstrators to the elections building.
Aaron Kotzbauer, a 52-year-old Republican from the Phoenix suburb of Surprise who voted for Lake and the other GOP candidates, said he protested at the elections office after Trump lost in 2020 and came again Saturday to “see if we could get some sunshine to disinfect the Maricopa County election center.”
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Associated Press writer Bob Christie contributed to this report.
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2022 Tour Will Celebrate Union Pacific's 160th Anniversary
OMAHA, Neb., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014 will depart for a roundtrip tour between Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Denver, Colorado, July 28, 2022, and be on display July 29, 2022, in the Mile High City. The tour honors Union Pacific's 160th anniversary and the rich historical role railroads serve in America.
Union Pacific planned a longer West Coast Steam Tour for Big Boy this summer, however, that tour will not occur this year in order for Union Pacific to focus its efforts on improving network fluidity and service to customers amid ongoing supply chain challenges.
The Denver display day will be at Union Station and will include viewing of the Big Boy locomotive and access to the "Experience the Union Pacific" rail car, a multi-media walk-through exhibition that provides a glimpse of the past while telling the story of modern-day railroading.
Big Boy will be on display and available for public viewing at Union Station on Friday, July 29, between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MDT.
On July 30, 2022, the Union Pacific Museum will host a special passenger trip from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming, pulled by the legendary No. 4014. This excursion is the annual gala fundraiser for the Union Pacific Museum, a nonprofit organization, and is a rare opportunity for the public to travel on this historic heritage equipment. Passengers must be 18 years or older to attend.
"Both the communities of Denver and Cheyenne have a rich history that goes almost as far back to the foundation of Union Pacific Railroad," said Scott Moore, senior vice president – Corporate Relations and chief administrative officer. "We are disappointed we cannot have our longer Big Boy tour this year but rekindling our great history with Denver and the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo will give us an opportunity to share No. 4014 with the public in 2022."
Twenty-five Big Boy locomotives were built for Union Pacific to haul heavy freight during World War II and out of the eight that are still preserved, No. 4014 is the world's only functioning Big Boy. It was delivered to Union Pacific in December 1941.
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YouTube’s recommendations send violent and graphic gun videos to 9-year-olds, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — When researchers at a nonprofit that studies social media wanted to understand the connection between YouTube videos and gun violence, they set up accounts on the platform that mimicked the behavior of typical boys living in the U.S.
They simulated two 9-year-olds who both liked video games, especially first-person shooter games. The accounts were identical, except that one clicked on the videos recommended by YouTube, and the other ignored the platform’s suggestions.
The account that clicked on YouTube’s suggestions was soon flooded with graphic videos about school shootings, tactical gun training videos and how-to instructions on making firearms fully automatic. One video featured an elementary school-age girl wielding a handgun; another showed a shooter using a .50 caliber gun to fire on a dummy head filled with lifelike blood and brains. Many of the videos violate YouTube’s own policies against violent or gory content.
The findings show that despite YouTube’s rules and content moderation efforts, the platform is failing to stop the spread of frightening videos that could traumatize vulnerable children — or send them down dark roads of extremism and violence.
“Video games are one of the most popular activities for kids. You can play a game like “Call of Duty” without ending up at a gun shop — but YouTube is taking them there,” said Katie Paul, director of the Tech Transparency Project, the research group that published its findings about YouTube on Tuesday. “It’s not the video games, it’s not the kids. It’s the algorithms.”
The accounts that followed YouTube’s suggested videos received 382 different firearms-related videos in a single month, or about 12 per day. The accounts that ignored YouTube’s recommendations still received some gun-related videos, but only 34 in total.
The researchers also created accounts mimicking 14-year-old boys who liked video games; those accounts also received similar levels of gun- and violence-related content.
One of the videos recommended for the accounts was titled “How a Switch Works on a Glock (Educational Purposes Only).” YouTube later removed the video after determining it violated its rules; an almost identical video popped up two weeks later with a slightly altered name; that video remains available.
Messages seeking comment from YouTube were not immediately returned on Tuesday. Executives at the platform, which is owned by Google, have said that identifying and removing harmful content is a priority, as is protecting its youngest users. YouTube requires users under 17 to get their parent’s permission before using their site; accounts for users younger than 13 are linked to the parental account.
Along with TikTok, the video sharing platform is one of the most popular sites for children and teens. Both sites have been criticized in the past for hosting, and in some cases promoting, videos that encourage gun violence, eating disorders and self-harm. Critics of social media have also pointed to the links between social media, radicalization and real-world violence.
The perpetrators behind many recent mass shootings have used social media and video streaming platforms to glorify violence or even livestream their attacks. In posts on YouTube, the shooter behind the attack on a 2018 attack on a school in Parkland, Fla., that killed 17 wrote “I wanna kill people,” “I’m going to be a professional school shooter” and “I have no problem shooting a girl in the chest.”
The neo-Nazi gunman who killed eight people earlier this month at a Dallas-area shopping center also had a YouTube account that included videos about assembling rifles, the serial killed Jeffrey Dahmer and a clip from a school shooting scene in a television show.
In some cases, YouTube has already removed some of the videos identified by researchers at the Tech Transparency Project, but in other instances the content remains available. Many big tech companies rely on automated systems to flag and remove content that violates their rules, but Paul said the findings from the Project’s report show that greater investments in content moderation are needed.
In the absence of federal regulation, social media companies can target young users with potentially harmful content designed to keep them coming back for more, said Shelby Knox, campaign director of the advocacy group Parents Together. Knox’s group has called out platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for making it easy for children and teens to find content about suicide, guns, violence and drugs.
“Big Tech platforms like TikTok have chosen their profits, their stockholders, and their companies over children’s health, safety, and even lives over and over again,” Knox said in response to a report published earlier this year that showed TikTok was recommending harmful content to teens.
TikTok has defended its site and its policies, which prohibit users younger than 13. Its rules also prohibit videos that encourage harmful behavior; users who search for content about topics including eating disorders automatically receive a prompt offering mental health resources.
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A total lunar eclipse will darken the night skies above North America in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday — the last chance for viewers across the U.S. for the next three years.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Steven Bertolino, the attorney representing Brian Laundrie’s parents, has filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss the civil lawsuit that was brought against him by Gabby Petito’s family.
Bertolino had been added to a lawsuit against his clients Christopher and Roberta Laundrie, which accuses them of inflicting emotional distress on Petito’s family after the 22-year-old went missing.
Gabby’s parents, Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt, filed the lawsuit against the Laundries last November, accusing them of knowing Gabby “had been murdered by their son,” who later died by suicide, and doing nothing but have Bertolino issue a statement that gave them hope their daughter would be reunited with their family.
“This is understandably an extremely difficult time for both the Petito family and the Laundrie family,” the statement read, in part. “It is our understanding that a search has been organized for Miss Petito in or near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. On behalf of the Laundrie family, it is our hope that the search for Miss Petito is successful and that Miss Petito is re-united with her family.”
Pat Reilly, the lawyer for Gabby’s parents, issued a statement criticizing the statement, calling it “cold-hearted” and deceitful.
“It is believed that at the time the Sept. 14, 2021 statement was issued, the Laundries and Steven Bertolino knew that Gabby Petito was deceased and that under those circumstances, the statement was insensitive, cold-hearted, and outrageous,” said Reilly.
Bertolino was added to the suit in December. The next month, a lawyer for the Laundries filed a defense against the motion to add him as co-defendant.
“Pitting the Laundries and Mr. Bertolino as co-defendants undoubtedly creates a conflict because both have interest in defending themselves to the potential detriment of the other,” attorney Matthew Luka wrote in a response to the motion. “The Laundries should be able to defend this case without worrying whether their attorney will take an antagonistic position against them.”
Luka even contended that Bertolino knew more about the case than his clients.
“Mr. Bertolino’s knowledge is certainly far more than the Laundrie parents,” the attorney continued. “Yet, he cannot disclose what he knows or the reasons why he took certain actions because, even after Brian Laundrie’s death, Mr. Bertolino still owes a duty of confidentiality to Brian Laundrie.”
In his motion to dismiss the complaint, Bertolino’s lawyers said there were “no facts that could support this cause of action against” their client.
“The statements at issue were not misstatements of fact and expressed no opinion. The statements did not seek to cause embarrassment, scorn, physical harm, or intimidation. To the contrary, the two specific statements attributed to Mr. Bertolino reflect hope and prayer,” the motion said. “There is no established legal precedent within Florida which sets forth the proposition that a lawyer can be sued by a non-client for expressions of hopes and prayers under any situation, any circumstance or in any context. “
The motion said the accusations against Bertolino include a “mix of facts” and beliefs, one being that Brian Laundrie told his parents about Petito’s death, and when that allegedly happened.
“There is no allegation identifying when this purported information was made known to Mr. Bertolino, or whether such was known by Mr. Bertolino before or after September 14, 2021. Of course, what Mr. Bertolino knew or did not know could not be known to Plaintiffs, and can never be known to Plaintiffs, based upon the attorney client-privilege which exists between Mr. Bertolino and his clients, the Laundrie family,” the motion said.
“A lawyer in Mr. Bertolino’s position cannot be sued for issuing the types of statements described in the Second Amended Complaint. To allow such a lawsuit would always make ‘silence’ the safer option for any lawyer faced with an emotionally charged situation, even when silence may be harmful to his or her client.” | https://who13.com/news/national-news/laundrie-attorney-steven-bertolino-files-motion-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-him/ | 2023-02-22 20:29:24 | 1 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/laundrie-attorney-steven-bertolino-files-motion-to-dismiss-lawsuit-against-him/ |
Student charged in New Mexico campus shooting is released
ALBUQUERQUE — A University of New Mexico student was released from jail Wednesday after being accused of plotting with friends to confront a basketball player from a rival university, resulting in the shooting death of one UNM student and the wounding of the player.
A state district judge denied a request by prosecutors to keep Jonathan Smith, 19, in custody pending trial on charges of aggravated battery, conspiracy and tampering with evidence. Smith’s attorney has said his client had no previous criminal record and comes from a good home.
Authorities say the plan for revenge on Mike Peake, the New Mexico State University basketball player, followed a brawl at a college football game earlier this fall. The shooting happened just hours before the scheduled tipoff of a basketball game between the two schools, and authorities say Peake was allegedly lured to the UNM campus in Albuquerque early Saturday.
Police identified Brandon Travis as the University of New Mexico student who was fatally shot and accused of planning the assault on Peake, the starting power forward for the Aggies basketball team.
Court documents state that a 17-year-old female UNM student conspired with Smith, Travis and another young man to get Peake on campus. Once there, the men confronted Peake, and Travis shot him in the leg. Peake returned fire, killing Travis. The teen girl is facing conspiracy charges in juvenile court.
University officials confirmed Wednesday that Peake, who is expected to recover, is still a member of the team. While Peake violated curfew rules and the student code of conduct for taking a gun on the team trip, he has not been charged with a crime.
New Mexico State University officials said during a news conference Wednesday that student athletes who were involved in that previous fight were disciplined, and that officials from both schools have been in talks about how to ensure the safety of students and other fans during rivalry games.
“We are taking these events extremely seriously and we are looking at everything we can and should be able to do to avoid these kinds of things in the future," NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu said.
Arvizu was joined by Athletics Director Mario Moccia and Dean of Students Ann Goodman. They all talked about the high expectations for student athletes and the values that are preached by NMSU coaches.
Goodman said the New Mexico rivalry is not unlike many others around the country when it comes to college athletics, and fights that erupt during such games are not always motivated by the rivalry itself but rather something else.
What sparked the fight in October is part of the ongoing investigation. Still, the officials said they have talking with the University of New Mexico about ways to “lower the temperature” so hostility can be avoided during future games between the two schools.
According to data collected by UNM and NMSU authorities, it’s rare for weapons to be found on campus.
At New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, officials said there were no arrests involving weapons in 2021, only one in 2020 and three in 2019. There have been 10 cases of weapons found in student housing at UNM in Albuquerque in the last four years, with only two in 2019 leading to an arrest, citation or summons.
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A pair of Oakland Athletics minor-league prospects impressed at the All-Star Futures Game at Dodger Stadium.
A’s catching prospect Shea Langeliers was named MVP of the Futures Game on Saturday, which showcases some of the game’s top minor-league players.
Langeliers hit a fourth-inning home run in the AL Futures Team’s 6-4 win that went 392 feet, according to MLB.com. Langeliers hit the homer off Jared Shuster, a left-hander in the Atlanta Braves system. The two were teammates at Double-A for part of last season; Oakland acquired Langeliers from Atlanta this spring in the Matt Olson trade.
Langeliers also threw out a runner, Diamondbacks’ prospect Corbin Carroll, trying to steal third base in the first inning of the game.
Langeliers, 24, is batting .272 with an .869 OPS in 74 games at Triple-A Las Vegas in the A’s system this season. He’s rated the No. 2 overall prospect in Oakland’s system by Baseball America and the A’s top prospect by MLB Pipeline.
Also representing the A’s at the Futures Game was outfielder Denzel Clarke, their fourth-round pick in the 2021 draft from Cal State Northridge. Clarke, playing right field, made a running catch of Brewers’ prospect Joey Wiemer’s drive near the Dodger Stadium wall in the seventh inning. Clarke went 1-for-2 with a walk at the plate.
Clarke, 22, hit .295 with a .965 OPS in 42 games at Low-A Stockton this season before being promoted to High-A Lansing, where he’s hitting .250 with a .784 OPS after 14 games.
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SIGGRAPH 2023 Offers Unique Chances for 300-Plus Students to Gain Insight to the Evolving Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Landscape
CHICAGO, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premiere conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, celebrates its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation. The commemoration includes support from the integral Student Volunteer program, which provides students the opportunity to acquire insight into the SIGGRAPH community. Student Volunteers are the next generation of creators and innovators who will receive hands-on experience and the prospect of meeting and learning from current professionals and visionaries. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.
The SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer program comprises of students, 18 years and older, from around the world who are enrolled in high school, colleges, or universities in graduate and undergraduate programs. These inclusive, diverse, and forward-thinking students have a chance to showcase their leadership skills, team-building abilities, and passion for the industries that make up computer graphics and interactive techniques. Many of these students go from volunteers to leaders in the SIGGRAPH space, as well as becoming contributors in the industry, whether in production, technology, or academia.
"For an intensive week, the SIGGRAPH conference gives our Student Volunteers an understanding and awareness of what this amazing community offers," said Meaghan Long, SIGGRAPH 2023 Student Volunteer Program Chair. "This year, we have more than 300 Student Volunteers, and I'm as excited as they are about being at this year's in-person conference. These students are the core of every SIGGRAPH conference. They're given responsibilities and duties, but also the time to enjoy the conference and all it has to offer throughout the week. With this program, students often find their community of friends and colleagues, along with a network of mentors and even career-building opportunities."
Individuals who have hailed from the SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer program have even moved into becoming SIGGRAPH Program and Conference Chairs. They work at their dream jobs, making their dreams into reality, while giving back to the conference that gave them their start. Program alumni go on to succeed in careers at Disney/Pixar, Amazon, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, and various universities and international research firms, as the program assists in developing exceptional community leaders.
Upon submissions, the program committee reviews applications, selects a class of candidates, then nurtures the young volunteers who can bring enthusiasm and thoughtfulness, as well as other skills, to the conference. During the five-day conference, those Student Volunteers and assigned Team Leaders provide operational and logistical support in all aspects of the conference. Student Volunteers are given responsibilities that encompass everything from badge monitoring and conference management support to assisting spoken language translations and managing technology demonstrations. Team Leaders' responsibilities include assigning shifts, addressing on-site questions from participants, and supervising Student Volunteers.
Through volunteering at a SIGGRAPH conference, many students can meet others who share the same interests and inspirations. The conference provides insight and the prospect of connecting to others in the vast community of computer graphics and interactive techniques. Student Volunteers and Team Leaders get access to the full conference, networking opportunities through various programs and events, on-site job fair, and other exclusive benefits which could someday lead them to their dream career.
Long added, "As the Student Volunteer program has grown and evolved over the years, what remains the same is creating experiences and learning with their future friends and colleagues. They're able to create a bond that lasts longer than the conference itself. Being part of the Student Volunteer program offers opportunities and seeing what's available, and then pursuing it."
Learn more about the Student Volunteer program by checking out the ACM SIGGRAPH Blog. To get more information about the conference and the other various programs and opportunities at SIGGRAPH 2023, or to register to attend in person or online, go to s2023.SIGGRAPH.org/register.
About ACM, ACM SIGGRAPH, and SIGGRAPH 2023
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The SIGGRAPH conference is the world's leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2023, the 50th annual conference hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, will take place live 6–10 August at the Los Angeles Convention Center, along with a Virtual Access option.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xenpozyme (Olipudase alfa) for intravenous infusion in pediatric and adult patients with Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), a rare genetic disease that causes premature death. Xenpozyme is the first approved medication to treat symptoms that are not related to the central nervous system in patients with ASMD.
"ASMD has a debilitating effect on people's lives and there is a critical need to increase treatment options for patients who suffer from this rare disease," said Christine Nguyen, M.D., deputy director of the Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "The challenges involved with developing treatments for rare diseases are significant and unique. We believe patients who suffer from ASMD, their families and their physicians will welcome this long-awaited advancement."
ASMD is caused by the lack of an enzyme needed to break down a complex lipid, called sphingomyelin, that accumulates in the liver, spleen, lung, and brain. Patients with ASMD have enlarged abdomens that can cause pain, vomiting, feeding difficulties, and falls. They also have abnormal liver and blood tests. The most severely affected patients have profound neurologic symptoms and rarely survive beyond two to three years of age. Other patients may survive into adulthood but die prematurely from respiratory failure.
Xenpozyme is an enzyme replacement therapy that helps reduce sphingomyelin accumulation in the liver, spleen, and lung. The efficacy of Xenpozyme for the treatment of ASMD was demonstrated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 31 patients randomized to take Xenpozyme or placebo. Because the study had the placebo comparator and measured treatment benefits that could be detected during the study's duration, the FDA was able to conclude that Xenpozyme is effective. Overall, treatment with Xenpozyme improved lung function and reduced liver and spleen size.
The most common side effects of Xenpozyme include headache, cough, fever, joint pain, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. Xenpozyme carries a boxed warning for severe hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. Some patients treated with Xenpozyme developed laboratory test abnormalities, such as abnormal liver blood tests. Routine blood laboratory testing should be obtained periodically. Xenpozyme should not be started during pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm, which was observed during animal studies. Additionally, in the clinical trials, 75% of pediatric patients and 50% of adult patients experienced reactions including headaches, nausea and vomiting while receiving Xenpozyme through intravenous infusion.
Xenpozyme received fast track, breakthrough therapy, and priority review designations. It also received orphan drug designation, which provides incentives to assist and encourage the development of drugs for rare diseases. The FDA awarded the sponsor a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, an incentive to encourage development of new drugs and biologics that prevent and treat rare diseases in children.
More than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States. Many rare conditions are life threatening and most do not have treatments. The FDA estimates that half of these serious or life-threatening diseases affect children.
The FDA granted the approval of Xenpozyme to Genzyme.
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- Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine-Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics (DRDMG)
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- CDER's ARC Program
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Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor in raising financing of $35,250,000 (the "Financing" or the "Transaction") on behalf of Hill Valley Healthcare to acquire a rental CCRC located in Farmville, Virginia. The community, The Woodland, offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services.
CHICAGO, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce its role as exclusive financial advisor in raising financing of $35,250,000 (the "Financing" or the "Transaction") on behalf of Hill Valley Healthcare to acquire a rental CCRC located in Farmville, Virginia. The community, The Woodland, offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services.
As a CCRC, The Woodland serves seniors across the entire spectrum of care featuring 60 independent living, 85 assisted living, and 120 skilled nursing beds. However, The Woodland offers its residents additional financial optionality not usually seen at a CCRC in that it utilizes a rental model instead of the typical CCRC entrance fee model catering to the private pay, traditional commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid populations. Hill Valley Healthcare will both own and operate The Woodland, which will mark its tenth senior housing / skilled nursing community under management in the state of Virginia and twentieth overall in their growing East Coast footprint spanning Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Rhode Island.
Ziegler Investment Banking Managing Director, Christopher Utz, who arranged and negotiated the transaction, said, "The Hill Valley Management team found a diamond in the rough with this community. They will be able to utilize their current operating model, footprint, and innovative approach to optimize all aspect the services provided to the Farmville community."
Hill Valley Healthcare's team is led by Shimmy Idels, LNHA and Steven Schwartz, both Co-Founders and Co-CEOs. As per Steven, "We are very excited about the acquisition of The Woodland. The community fits perfectly within our Virginia footprint, and we are excited to expand and improve the scope of services for the residents. Chris went above and beyond his scope of services and structured a very flexible and cost-effective capital structure." Shimmy commented, "Through the coordinated efforts of our internal acquisitions team and Chris' team at Ziegler, we were able to bring another community into our family allowing us to expand upon the quality services Hill Valley is providing to seniors in that market."
Ziegler's Senior Housing & Care Finance Practice brings its experience and expertise to senior housing and post-acute care clients. By offering a comprehensive suite of products for debt, equity and M&A services, our professionals provide creative solutions that meet your organization's capital goals.
For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.
About Ziegler:
Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. It has a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales, underwriting and trading as well as Ziegler Credit, Surveillance and Analytics. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.
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