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FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Busch still smiles at the memory of getting thrown out of California Speedway during his first competitive trip here in 2001. The 16-year-old upstart dominated a NASCAR Truck Series practice, only to be told he couldn’t run in a race sponsored by Marlboro because he was too young to smoke.
“That was my ‘Welcome to NASCAR’ moment and my ‘Welcome to California Speedway’ moment,” Busch said.
Anger, conflict and disrespect have always appeared to be Busch’s favorite fuels, and the record-setting veteran burned plenty of them Sunday while rewarding his new team — and sending this beloved track off in style.
Busch stormed up from the back after an early speeding penalty to earn his first victory for Richard Childress Racing, winning on this two-mile Southern California track for the fifth and final time.
Busch held off Chase Elliott and Ross Chastain in the NASCAR Cup Series’ final race on the gloriously weathered asphalt at Auto Club Speedway, which will soon be demolished to make room for a proposed half-mile track. Busch asked Fontana officials for a chunk of that asphalt as a souvenir after he burned it up one last time on his way to Victory Lane.
“That’s what I enjoy the most about this racetrack,” Busch said. “It’s big. It gets spread out. But man, you can move around and you can spread out and you can make your own destiny by trying to find something that will work for your race car. It’s a sad day for me to see this racetrack in its last race being a two-mile configuration. Glad I was able to win the final run here.”
Busch drove his Chevrolet to victory in only his second race with RCR, which scooped him up in December after his 15-year tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing ended. This win was Busch’s first since Bristol last season on a dirt track, and his first on pavement since Pocono in 2021.
With his 61st career victory, Busch earned a win in his record 19th consecutive Cup season, breaking a tie with Richard Petty. Busch said he set his focus on Petty’s longevity record “a long, long time ago.”
“I’m just so thankful for the opportunity to set that bar, and would love to continue to keep raising it,” Busch said.
The victory also was the combined 95th win by Kyle and Kurt Busch, breaking the NASCAR record for brothers previously held by Bobby and Donnie Allison.
Elliott finished 2.998 seconds behind Busch in his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. Daniel Suárez finished fourth, and Kevin Harvick was fifth in the Bakersfield native’s 750th Cup start.
“Congratulations to Kyle,” Elliott said. “For him to leave and then to go get the job done like that is pretty cool. He’s always been really good to me, so happy for them.”
After that teenage trouble, the Las Vegas native has enjoyed plenty of highlights down the I-15 at Fontana. Busch got his first Cup victory at this speedway back in 2005 in a Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, and only Jimmie Johnson (6) earned more Cup victories here.
Even the California fans appreciate a driver who typically gets boos after his triumphs: Fontana serenaded him with cheers as he claimed another surfboard trophy.
“There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to go to Victory Lane,” Busch said. “I death-gripped that wheel throughout the second half of that race, but we got the victory.”
Busch was sent to the back early in the race for speeding on pit road, and the penalty infuriated him. To absolutely nobody’s surprise, he roared through the field in response, passing Michael McDowell for the lead with 20 laps to go.
“That’s why he’s won as many races as he has,” said Randall Burnett, Busch’s crew chief. “Because he always pushes it to the limit.”
GOODBYE FONTANA
The traditional five-wide salute before the race carried added poignancy because of the finality of this race: NASCAR is shutting down the track built by Roger Penske with vague plans to build a new track in its place, along with selling off much of the surrounding property.
The decision brings an end to an entertaining era for stock car racing in Southern California’s rich car culture. The big track east of Los Angeles is a favorite of nearly every racer in multiple disciplines, with its coarse grip and wide-open spaces creating impressive racing for a quarter-century.
NASCAR currently has nowhere to race in the area in 2024, and the new track might not even be ready by 2025 — if it happens at all.
DRY SUNDAY
A week of unusual rainstorms and occasional snow finally abated Saturday night, and NASCAR dried the asphalt impressively before the race. Although sand and debris bothered some drivers, the track even managed to avoid any major problems from collected rainwater weeping out of cracks in the track.
BIG CRASH
The race featured a major wreck out of a restart shortly before the midway point involving 10 cars, the most in any collision in a Cup race at Fontana. Four drivers — including pole-sitter Christopher Bell — couldn’t continue after the wreck that sent several cars skidding into across infield.
FOR STARTERS
Defending champion Kyle Larson was out of contention after developing engine trouble on the opening laps. Shortly after Brad Keselowski spun from contact with Corey LaJoie, Busch was sent to the back.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy energy industry press releases from PR Newswire, including updates in green energy, sustainable aviation fuel, and nuclear reactors.
NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
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- Graphite One Awarded $37.5 Million Department of Defense Grant Under the Defense Production Act
The funding is being used to perform a Feasibility Study to modernize and expand the domestic production and supply of graphite battery anodes, necessary for electronic vehicles that are essential to national defense technology. - Nikola and Fortescue Future Industries Commit to Creating American Green Energy Jobs with Acquisition of Nikola's Phoenix Hydrogen Hub
"FFI is actively expanding its U.S. presence and strengthening its position as a leading global developer of green energy production and technology. We are committed to helping turn North America into a world-leading global green energy producer," said FFI CEO, Mark Hutchinson. - New Schneider Electric Solution Allows Homeowners Nationwide to Add Smart Panel Functionality to New and Existing Electrical Systems
Installing this solution will provide millions of homeowners with smart panel benefits, including circuit-level-control to save energy and enhance safety, and system-wide energy monitoring. - New Report Finds Retail Energy Key to an Affordable Clean Energy Transition
States that allow competition are also better positioned to support the transition to clean energy, consumer adoption of electric vehicles, and reduce carbon emissions without relying on ratepayer or taxpayer dollars. - Renew Energy Partners and Buildings IOT Partner to Expedite Building Decarbonization Through a Tech-enabled, Fully Funded Solution
Buildings IOT's intelligent building management platform, onPoint, will enhance and expedite RENEW's mission to decarbonize the built environment. Through this partnership, onPoint will be delivered as a service to property owners and all RENEW customers. - World's First 100% SAF Transatlantic Flight Sets Sights on Takeoff
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce confirm the successful Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend ground test on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. The test marks a key milestone in the project which will see the world's first 100% SAF flight travel across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on a Boeing 787, set to take off on November 28, 2023. - Greenview Energy Unlocks Value with Renewable Investment Platform
"GVE brings unique expertise across multiple technologies enabling our investments to accelerate a path to a cleaner future," says GVE founder and CEO Casey Moye. "Our innovative approach to developing sustainable infrastructure allows GVE to deliver superior value for our investor, developer, and landowner partners." - Think Energy and Aspen Power Partners Drive Community Solar Impact in Maine
"Through our seamless enrollment process, participants are saving up to 10% on their electric bills for up to 20 years, all while supporting local solar projects and making a positive impact on the environment," said Steve Condon, VP of Community Solar at Think Community Solar. - TerraPower and Centrus expand efforts to commercialize domestic HALEU production
"Generation IV reactors are the solution we need for the energy grid of the future and this MOU will ensure we can fuel these reactors for decades to come," said Chris Levesque, TerraPower president and CEO. - Ginkgo Bioworks and Sumitomo Chemical Announce Expanded Partnership to Develop Functional Chemicals with Synthetic Biology
This marks the start of a third project between the companies which aims to enable the mass production of functional chemicals with synthetic biology via fermentation. The chemical industry expects synthetic biology to have the potential to replace raw materials and create energy-saving processes and products with low environmental impact. - Shandong Energy and Huawei Launch World's First Commercial Large AI Model for Energy Sector
The aim of the model is to enhance the application of AI in the mining industry and transform workshop-scale AI model development to factory-scale. There are altogether 21 application scenarios related to 9 operating activities.
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Americans have grown used to corporate executives treading the well-worn paths of the Northeast corridor to convene alongside elected officials in Washington, DC, and discuss geopolitics, policy and all that's in-between.
In 2017, major CEOs from across the country came together to oppose North Carolina's transgender bathroom law. In 2019, they called abortion bans "bad for business."
After the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, many of corporate America's biggest names denounced the rioters and pledged to halt their political giving.
Recently, more than 1,000 companies promised to voluntarily curtail their operations in Russia in protest of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
Dick's Sporting Goods stopped selling semi-automatic, assault-style rifles at stores and Citigroup put new restrictions on gun sales by business customers after the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, in 2018.
A year later, after mass shootings at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, and a nightclub in Dayton, Ohio, Walmart ended handgun ammunition sales.
Corporate leadership has long been vocal on the issue of gun control -- in 2019 and again this past summer nearly 150 major companies -- including Lululemon, Lyft, Bain Capital, Bloomberg LP, Permanente Medical Group and Unilever -- called gun violence a "public health crisis" and demanded that the US Senate pass legislation to address it.
That's why corporate America's silence in the wake of the latest mass shooting at a school in Nashville is so jarring. The United States has come to rely on the increasing power of large corporations as political advocates.
But Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a vocal advocate of corporate social responsibility who has a direct line to major CEOs around the globe, said that top executives are forlorn. Their previous efforts haven't done much to push the needle on gun control legislation and without more backing, they don't know what else they can do at the moment, he said.
Before the Bell spoke with Sonnenfeld, who runs Yale School of Management's Chief Executive Leadership Institute, a nonprofit educational and research institute focused on CEO leadership and corporate governance.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Before the Bell: CEOs have been quiet about gun reform since the latest mass school shooting in Nashville, have you heard anything about plans to speak out?
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: Where is everybody else? Where is all of civil society? CEOs are just one group of people and it's like we're turning to them to be our saviors on every topic. They've joined causes with valor and nobility but they can't just be taking cause after cause as if there's nobody else in society. The social change that happened in the 1960s wasn't being led primarily by CEOs. Social changes really happened when we saw the interfaith activity of clergy locking arms and canvassing legislators. We saw campuses alive and aroused. Where's all the student activism?
The CEOs are still the most active even if they're less active than they were six months ago. They're not there as hired hands of shareholders to fill the role of politicians and civic leaders. They're there to join that chorus, but they don't want to be the only one singing.
So is this what you're hearing from top CEOs? Have they gotten tired of advocating?
I just got off of a CEO call on voting rights and this morning we had a forum on sustainability -- CEOs are still the most active on these fronts. It's the same thing on immigration reform. If a CEO was working an 18 hour day on a 12 day week, they still couldn't address all of the issues that need addressing.
The nation's CEOs are waiting for everybody else to join them. They don't need to restate something they've already stated. They've jumped in the pool, where's everybody else?
So what do you think has led to this complacency amongst Americans and the growing reliance on CEOs to advocate on our behalf?
They've taken a very strong stance and they've gone out further than the general public. They are where the general public is on surveys, but they're not where the general public is on action in the streets. So we're ready for others to now do something. Enough already on saying 'what are the CEOs doing?' Social capital is as valuable as financial capital. CEOs understand that in their soul, they want there to be social capital. They want there to be public trust, but they need the rest of civil society to join them. And that's their frustration.
It sounds like CEOs are frustrated?
Yeah, they're frustrated.
But don't these CEOs hold the purse strings in terms of donating to powerful politicians?
You would think that, but since the 2020 elections much less of campaign contributions have come from big business. Since the 2021 run on the Capitol, a lot of businesses either had an official moratorium or they've given mere pennies to politicians. The common impression on the street that CEOs are controlling campaign purses strings is 100% wrong.
Tesla sales again fall short of production
By CNN's Chris Isidore
Tesla reported. a modest 4% rise in sales in the first quarter compared to the final three months of last year, despite a series of price cuts on its lower priced vehicles and talk by CEO Elon Musk about strong demand at those lower prices.
The first quarter also marked the fourth straight quarter that Tesla has produced more vehicles than it has delivered to customers. Some of that may be due to the ramp up in production at two new factories, one in Texas, the other in Germany, which opened last spring, and a lag between that increased production and sales.
Tesla said there was an increase in the number of its more expensive models, the Model S and Model X, in transit to Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as well as to the Asia Pacific region.
But it does mean that over the last 12 months Tesla has produced 78,000 more cars than it has sold, suggesting that talk of strong demand by Tesla executives may not be backed up by the numbers.
"Early this year, we had a price adjustment. After that, we actually generated a huge demand, more than we can produce, really," said Tom Zhu, Tesla's executive in charge of global production and sales. "And as Elon said, as long as you offer a product with value at affordable price, you don't have to worry about demand."
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — While Gov. Ron DeSantis took questions during his briefing on the annual state budget proposal, potential legislation on abortion and constitutional carry were brought to the forefront.
An upcoming legislative session in the spring will determine the fate of the bills and more.
When asked if he supported a potential 6-week "heartbeat" abortion bill or permitless carry, DeSantis backed lawmakers' decisions.
"I’ve said on both of those we are for constitutional carry, we’re for pro-life," DeSantis said. "I urge the legislature to work, produce good stuff and we will sign."
Constitutional carry is also another legislative matter DeSantis stated he's "always supported."
"The last two years, it was not necessarily a priority for the legislative leadership... and it’ll be something that will be done in the regular session," DeSantis said in December. "That puts us in line with the majority of states that have done that... so we'll get that done."
Back in April, DeSantis signed into law a 15-week abortion ban with few exceptions. The law took effect on July 1, 2022. However, a lawsuit has been filed by Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida, the American Civil Liberties Union, and several other abortion providers that have argued the Florida Constitution protects the right to an abortion.
The controversial law will stay in place while the legal challenge plays out in the state's highest court.
Republican Rep. Webster Barnaby from Volusia County introduced a similar anti-abortion bill, HB 167, or the "Florida Heartbeat Act," which died in session. The bill would have prohibited physicians from performing or inducing abortion if a fetal heartbeat was detected, according to the bill text.
A recent NPR/Ipsos poll found that nearly seven in 10 American, "would support a state-level ballot measure or voter referendum to decide abortion rights at the state level." Research from the poll also suggests two in five say they support the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/florida-desantis-6-week-abortion-bill-constitutional-carry/67-bab7fffb-cae1-465d-a216-8ea2d3e762b6 | 2023-02-02 05:02:49 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/politics/florida-desantis-6-week-abortion-bill-constitutional-carry/67-bab7fffb-cae1-465d-a216-8ea2d3e762b6 |
AM Chat with Shawn Cunningham: National President of S.A.D.D. on Nationwide School Safety
Published: Jul. 26, 2022 at 8:00 AM EDT|Updated: 8 minutes ago
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -On this segment of AM Chat with Shawn Cunningham, Rick Birt the National President of S.A.D.D. talks about the organization’s efforts to promote school safety as a new school year is set to begin in the next few months.
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Updated COVID-19 boosters expected in September
Published: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:36 AM CDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
(CNN) - There may soon be a new tool to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer and Moderna are developing what are known as bivalent boosters.
Those are vaccines that are comprised of the old formula, along with a new one that focuses on the omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants.
The Food and Drug Administration says if it approves the shots, they could become available as soon as September.
Officials say roughly 124,000 COVID-19 cases are confirmed each day, but the accuracy is in question because many cases are being undercounted.
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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — One person is dead after a car crash in Lehigh Acres Wednesday morning.
The crash happened around 6:42 a.m. on Lee Boulevard and Westgate Boulevard.
Currently, there is a roadblock in the intersection as authorities further investigate.
This is a developing story.
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AFTERNOON: The rest of your Monday will feature temperatures in the low 40s with mostly cloudy skies. Northern Arkansas could see another round of light rain/sleet/snow, but accumulations are not likely.
TONIGHT: Clouds will quickly clear out tonight. This will allow for temperatures to drop quickly. Lows by Tuesday morning will be in the teens and low 20s.
TUESDAY: Behind that small low-pressure system we will see another push of cooler air. Many locations will only get into the upper 30s for high temperatures Tuesday afternoon.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK: By Wednesday we will warm into the 60s. Along with the warm temperatures, we will see a lot of rain on Thursday and Friday. We could see 2-4″ of rain by the weekend. There’s a chance we dry out in time for New Years’ celebrations.
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Ronal Bassham wishes he could look back fondly on his 22-year Air Force career as a ground crewman.
He said he is grateful there is now a place where he and other Black military veterans and their families can go to celebrate their contributions and pay tribute to those who never made it home.
On Sept. 24, Bassham attended the unveiling of the African American Veterans Monument in Buffalo at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park. The $1.8 million project was built with a combination of state funds, charitable contributions and business donations.
For Bassham, it was a moment he wondered if he’d ever see.
“I did everything [the Air Force] asked me to do, but I was not treated equally,” he said. “It’s long overdue that people know the truth about what Black people experienced in the U.S. military.”
Bassham, 88, said he remembers segregated barracks, racist comments and losing out on promotions to White crewmen when he was in the Air Force.
“This monument is a pebble compared to the mountain of anger I have felt over the years," he said. “But this will be a site for healing.”
The Buffalo monument is believed to be the first of its kind in the country, honoring the contributions of Black service members in 12 U.S. wars, from the Revolutionary War to the war in Afghanistan.
There are other memorials and museums that honor Black soldiers, though the Buffalo monument is the only one dedicated to living and deceased veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, said Robin E. Hodges, 60, a U.S. Navy veteran and vice-chairwoman of the monument’s board of directors.
Visitors to the new monument stroll paths paved in bricks engraved with the names of current and former service members as they view 12 black cylinders resembling giant candles.
The 10-foot pillars are positioned according to the longitude and latitude coordinates of where each war took place, and the spaces in between represent peace time, Hodges said.
The lights on top of the pillars replicate the candles that burned in families’ windows during the Civil War to guide soldiers home, she said.
Hodges said the monument also has interactive exhibits that tell the stories of Black veterans and provide context about racial disparity and discrimination they experienced over the centuries.
From the segregation of troops during the Civil War to the denial of benefits after World War II and discrimination that followed the desegregation of the Armed Forces in 1948, no part of the military’s treatment of Black servicemen and women should be left untold, said Warren Galloway, a Vietnam War veteran and the monument board’s chairman.
“For the most part, these stories aren’t in the history books, so a lot of people don’t know the history of African American service,” he said. “We’re hoping people will take away the same kind of emotion and intense closeness they feel after visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.”
For $250, anyone can purchase a brick for a current or former Black U.S. military member, he said, noting that about 600 bricks have been sold and installed so far, with another 6,000 available.
The monument also gives Buffalo residents a place to gather and honor Black service members in the aftermath of a racially motivated shooting that killed 10 people at a grocery store in May, Galloway added.
“From what I’m hearing, the project has brought a resilience to the African American community,” he said. “This is something to be proud of.”
The idea for the monument started six years ago after a small group of Buffalo area residents told New York Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes they hoped to locate some land to build a park to honor Black service members.
“She got the land donated from the city, started a committee and put me on it,” said Madeline O. Scott, 87, a Black amateur historian whose ancestors served in the Civil War.
Scott said she regularly scans obituaries for the names of deceased Black military veterans from western New York, and she was excited to finally have a way to honor them for their service and thank those still on active duty.
Peoples-Stokes said the project was personal for her as well, since her father and grandfather were enlisted. The story of Black people in the U.S. military has not been fully told, she said.
“I felt it was only right to honor our relatives and descendants’ contributions,” she said. “[They] fought for our nation’s rights and freedoms, while in many cases, they didn’t have their own.”
Peoples-Stokes and other board members selected Jonathan Casey, a local concrete artist, to design the monument. When Casey, 42, died in an accident in April 2020, a craftsman he’d enlisted to help with the project offered to finish it.
“I think he’d be happy to know it turned out exactly as he’d planned,” said Rocky Gray, a fabricator who runs Buffalo Stoneworks.
“Jonathan was proud of his work on the monument, and it was an emotional moment to see it unveiled,” said Casey’s father, Tom Casey, of West Seneca, N.Y.
Henry Curtis, a retired Army Reserves veteran from Buffalo, said he was impressed with Casey’s vision.
“We now have a way for Black families to gather and say, ‘Hey, there’s my daddy’s name,’ or ‘there’s my grandfather’s name,’ ” said Curtis, 87.
For Ronal Bassham, now a monument board member, seeing his own name and the names of four family members at the monument was a small step forward in recognizing the contributions of Black people during times of war and peace.
“It can’t change what happened,” Bassham said. “But I’m happy the truth that should have been told 100 years ago is now coming out.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/06/buffalo-monument-black-veterans/ | 2022-10-06 10:32:08 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/06/buffalo-monument-black-veterans/ |
Free at-home COVID-19 tests that first began being shipped out in January will be placed on pause on Friday because of lack of funding.
According to a banner on the top of the COVID.gov website, orders would be suspended on Friday "because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding to replenish the nation’s stockpile of tests."
NPR reported that orders will still be accepted until Friday.
The website was launched mid-January after the Biden administration faced criticism for test shortages as the omicron variant surged nationwide.
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Hal Sutton once went into a slump so severe he was embarrassed to be on the range next to the best players. When he finally got back on track, there was a time he was worried about leaving his clubs in the closet for too long in case his game left him.
Max Homa can appreciate the feeling. He emerged from a terrible slump, even though it didn’t last as long as Sutton’s, nor did he fall as far.
“I would say every day that I take a break, I get nervous that it’s going to go away,” Homa said. “But that’s what you have a good team for. That’s why you surround yourself with great people.”
That's not to confuse nervousness with panic. For Homa, there is a confidence that comes from the work he put in to get to this point — four wins in the last two years, a 4-0 record in his Presidents Cup debut and No. 17 in the world ranking.
It goes back to a story Homa shared on a “No Laying Up” podcast four years ago about a stonecutter who hammers away on a huge boulder and shatters it with the 101st strike. The quote he found from Kobe Bryant was that a wise man knows it wasn’t the last swing but the 100 swings that came before it.
Homa took one of his longer breaks — he and his wife had their first child — between the CJ Cup (Oct. 23) and the Hero World Challenge (Dec. 1), not just time away from tournaments but not touching a club for a couple of weeks.
“For my friends who know me, I don’t do that,” Homa said. “It was cool. Came back out to the golf course, hit the ball well, joked I still had it and moved back along.
“I’ve seen some lows, but those lows didn’t start from me taking a break from golf,” he said. “So I’ve got to remind myself of that a lot when I do decide to take a break. My mechanics are better now, I’ve put a lot of time in. I don’t fear it like in a realistic way.”
The next break will be shorter, three weeks before the Sentry Tournament of Champions.
TEAM GOLF VENUE
The next golf arena sure to get plenty of TV time is being built on a college campus in South Florida.
TMRW Sports said Tuesday it is building the venue for the high-tech golf league “TGL” on the Palm Beach Gardens campus of Palm Beach State College.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2023. TGL launches in 2024, a series of Monday night matches among six three-player teams in a tech-infused competition that lasts two hours.
TMRW Sports co-founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm, are the first players announced for TGL.
Mike McCarley, another co-founder and former Golf Channel president, said the arena will be built on a 10-acre parcel of unused land. The partnership includes educational and recreational initiatives that will benefit Palm Beach State College students, along with offering paid internships and other opportunities for students in technology, hospitality and administrative services.
Woods and McIlroy live in the Palm Beach area.
QUEEN BEE
Inbee Park’s next big trophy will be off the golf course. The seven-time major champion and Olympic gold medalist took to Instagram to announce that she and her husband are expecting their first child.
“We are thrilled to announce that we will be welcoming new member of our family,” she wrote.
Park did not say when the baby was due.
Park first picked up a golf club the day after Se Ri Pak won the U.S. Women's Open in 1998. Ten years later, Park won the first of her seven majors at Interlachen in the U.S. Women's Open. She has won the four biggest LPGA majors and Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
The most recent of her 21 LPGA titles was the Kia Classic in March 21.
RYDER CUP PREVIEW
Not long after Europe suffered its worst loss in the Ryder Cup, players already were thinking ahead to the next one in Rome.
And that starts with Abu Dhabi.
The next big event on the European tour schedule is the Hero Cup, which is patterned after the former Seve Trophy. The idea is to gain experience in the format and flow ahead of the September 2023 matches at Marco Simone in Italy.
Tommy Fleetwood is the playing captain for Britain and Ireland, and Francesco Molinari leads continental Europe.
Fleetwood said the concept was talked about on the flight home from Whistling Straits.
“It’s another chance to play team golf,” Fleetwood said. “I told my dad they could ask me to be a playing captain for Team GBI. He was more proud of that than anything I’ve won. That’s a cool part of it.”
Fleetwood will have Ryder Cup experience in Tyrrell Hatton and Shane Lowry. Also on his squad are Bob MacIntyre of Scotland, Seamus Power of Ireland and the English trio of Jordan Smith, Matt Wallace and Callum Shinkwin.
Molinari has two players with Ryder Cup experience in Alex Noren and Thomas Pieters. Also picked to play are Thomas Detry of Belgium, Victor Perez of France, Adrian Meronk of Poland, Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark, Guido Migliozzi of Italy and Sepp Straka of Austria.
Each team will add one more player before the Jan. 13-15 competition, a week before the European tour schedule resumes at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
SPONSOR RENEWAL
The European tour extended one of its most important partnerships in a deal with BMW through 2027.
The relationship dates to 1989 when the Munich-based automaker ran and promoted the BMW International Open in Munich. BMW since has became the title sponsor of the European tour’s flagship event at Wentworth (BMW PGA Championship). It also is the official car of the tour.
BMW also sponsors a FedEx Cup playoff event on the PGA Tour and an LPGA event in South Korea.
DIVOTS
Former PGA champion Jeff Sluman has been nominated to a three-year term on the USGA's executive committee. He would be replacing Nick Price, who is retiring from the committee. Price was the first player to serve on the committee as the USGA sought input from inside the ropes. ... The Thai LPGA is now part of the women's world golf ranking, making it the 12th tour to be included in the ranking. The Thai LPGA staged 10 tournaments of 54 holes last season and plans the same schedule in 2023. ... European tour CEO Keith Pelley takes over as chairman of the International Golf Federation. His four-year term succeeds that of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. Among other things, the IGF is the governing body for golf in the Olympics. ... Dean Burmester is playing the Mauritius Open, co-sanctioned by the European tour. He would need to win to have any chance of moving from No. 56 into the top 50 by the end of the year. That would get him a Masters invitation.
STAT OF THE WEEK
Tom Kim and Cameron Young started the year outside the top 100 in the world. Both are now among the top 20.
FINAL WORD
“I can't wait to start next year. I want to start tomorrow." — Bailey Tardy, who earned an LPGA Tour card through the eight-round Q-Series. Tardy had missed out on a card through the Epson Tour by one spot, two spots and one spot the previous three years.
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At least six people including a Pennsylvania state trooper were killed and dozens injured in a string of weekend violence and mass shootings across the U.S.
The shootings in suburban Chicago, Washington state, Pennsylvania, St. Louis, Southern California and Baltimore follow a surge in homicides and other violence over the past several years that experts say accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.
“There’s no question there’s been a spike in violence,” said Daniel Nagin, a professor of public policy and statistics at Carnegie Mellon University. “Some of these cases seem to be just disputes, often among adolescents, and those disputes are played out with firearms, not with fists.”
Researchers disagree over the cause of the increase. Theories include the possibility that violence is driven by the prevalence of guns in America, or by less aggressive police tactics or a decline in prosecutions for misdemeanor weapon offenses, Nagin said.
As of Sunday evening, none of the weekend events fit the definition of a mass killing, because fewer than four people died at each location. However, the number of injured in most of the cases does match the widely accepted definition for mass shootings.
Here’s a look at the shootings this weekend:
WILLOWBROOK, ILLINOIS
At least 23 people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday in a suburban Chicago parking lot where hundreds of people had gathered to celebrate Juneteenth, authorities said.
The DuPage County sheriff’s office described a “peaceful gathering” that suddenly turned violent as a number of people fired multiple shots into the crowd in Willowbrook, Illinois, about 20 miles southwest of Chicago.
A motive for the attack wasn’t immediately known. Sheriff’s spokesman Robert Carroll said authorities were interviewing “persons of interest” in the shooting, the Daily Herald reported.
A witness, Markeshia Avery, said the celebration was meant to mark Juneteenth, Monday’s federal holiday commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
“We just started hearing shooting, so we dropped down until they stopped,” Avery told WLS-TV.
WASHINGTON STATE
Two people were killed and two others were injured when a shooter began firing “randomly” into a crowd at a Washington state campground where people stayed to attend a nearby music festival on Saturday night, police said.
The suspect was shot in a confrontation with law enforcement officers and taken into custody, several hundred yards from the Beyond Wonderland electronic dance music festival.
A public alert advised people of an active shooter in the area and advised them to “run, hide or fight.”
The festival carried on until early Sunday morning, Grant County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Kyle Foreman said. Organizers then posted a tweet saying Sunday’s concert was canceled.
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
One state trooper was killed and a second critically wounded just hours apart in central Pennsylvania on Saturday after a gunman attacked a state police barracks.
The suspect drove his truck into the parking lot of the Lewistown barracks about 11 a.m. Saturday and opened fire with a large-caliber rifle on marked patrol cars before fleeing, authorities said Sunday.
Lt. James Wagner, 45, was shot and critically wounded after encountering the suspect several miles away in Mifflintown. Later, Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, was ambushed and killed by a gunshot through the windshield of his patrol car as he drove down a road in nearby Walker Township, authorities said.
The suspect was shot and killed after a fierce gunbattle, said Lt. Col. George Bivens, who went up in a helicopter to coordinate the search for the 38-year-old suspect.
“What I witnessed … was one of the most intense, unbelievable gunfights I have ever witnessed,” Bivens said, lauding troopers for launching an aggressive search despite the fact that they were facing a weapon that “would defeat any of the body armor that they had available to them.”
A motive was not immediately known.
ST. LOUIS
An early Sunday shooting in a downtown St. Louis office building killed a 17-year-old and wounded nine other teenagers, the city’s police commissioner said.
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Commissioner Robert Tracy identified the victim who was killed as 17-year-old Makao Moore. A spokesman said a minor who had a handgun was in police custody as a person of interest.
Teenagers were having a party in an office space when the shooting broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday.
The victims ranged from 15 to 19 years old and had injuries including multiple gunshot wounds. A 17-year-old girl was trampled as she fled, seriously injuring her spine, Tracy said.
Shell casings from AR-style rifles and other firearms were scattered on the ground.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
A shooting at a pool party at a Southern California home left eight people wounded, authorities said Saturday.
KABC-TV reported authorities were dispatched shortly after midnight in Carson, California, south of Los Angeles.
The victims range in age from 16 to 24, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. They were taken to hospitals, and two were listed in critical condition, the statement said.
Authorities said they found another 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound when they responded to a call about a vehicle that crashed into a wall nearby.
BALTIMORE
Six people were injured in a Friday night shooting in Baltimore. All were expected to survive.
Officers heard gunshots in the north of the city just before 9 p.m. and found three men with numerous gunshot wounds. Medics took them to area hospitals for treatment.
Police later learned of three additional victims who walked into area hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The wounded ranged in age from 17 to 26, Baltimore Police Department spokesperson Lindsey Eldridge said. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/at-least-6-killed-dozens-injured-in-weekend-shootings-across-us/ | 2023-06-19 18:52:05 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/at-least-6-killed-dozens-injured-in-weekend-shootings-across-us/ |
Toxic waste lurking in the soil under the San Francisco Bay community of West Oakland, and places like it, is the next environmental threat in a neighborhood already burdened by pollution. Residents in these communities of color are calling for climate justice as a form of reparations.
The stability of buried contamination from Oakland's industrial past relies on it staying in the soil. But once the rising waters of San Francisco Bay press inland and get underneath these pockets of pollution, a certain amount of that waste will not stay in place. Instead, it will begin to move.
More than 130 sites lie in wait.
Human-caused climate change is already forcing this groundwater rise in West Oakland and other parts of the Bay Area. Climate scientists warn plumes of waste will migrate underground, exposing communities of color to contamination decades before floods gush over the industrial shoreline.
"These are environmental health issues that need to be addressed now," said UC Berkeley's Rachel Morello-Frosch, a researcher with Toxic Tides, a project that maps contamination in the path of sea level rise.
The toxic waste and pollution in West Oakland result from the legacy of racism in housing, economics and other policies over decades. Residents didn't consent to living in these conditions. Now they're demanding to be significant players in any climate resilience plans.
Sitting on a park bench in front of her second-story apartment, Margaret Gordon, a 75-year-old Black woman with a legacy of environmental advocacy, said the threat from underground toxics only adds to the neighborhood's severe environmental hardships. West Oakland is one of many communities of color disproportionately affected by climate change globally.
As a resident of a historically Black community, she sees climate justice as a form of reparations, a payment in money and services to repair the harm of conscious decisions, such as government leaders allowing toxic industries to operate in the neighborhood, devaluing the lives of Black people.
"The reparation movement is the next level of civil rights," said Gordon. "We should not be in a position of just surviving. We should be thriving."
Gordon described how three freeways box in the roughly 23,000 people living in this industrial landscape, three-quarters of them people of color living with the strain of low wages, high housing costs and poor health from increased exposure to pollution.
"There's tons of pollutants, or toxics, in the ground," Gordon said. "You cannot put up a garden without having your soil tested."
Gordon founded the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project to demand environmental justice for people of color. Unsurprisingly, West Oakland is one of the California cities most at risk from groundwater rise.
"It still comes down to race," Gordon said.
Climate justice and reparations are the same projects, according to Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, author of the book Reconsidering Reparations with a chapter on climate reparations.
"Climate change and reparations in terms of a response to the history of racial injustice have the same roots," he said.
Because climate change is already altering life for many communities of color, Táíwò said the two concepts are synonymous.
"Even if you didn't buy the historical story about why reparations and climate crisis are linked, I think there is a straightforward, practical story if you want to change who faces [high] levels of death, disease and displacement," he said.
A dangerous game of inches
On the northernmost edge of the neighborhood, about a half-mile from San Francisco Bay, sit a row of new, charcoal gray and white condominiums. The area is boxed in by freeways and there's also a major truck route running through the neighborhood. Both speak to the city's industrial past. In 1880, the Oakland shoreline ran through this section.
The area, like most of West Oakland, is flat. Between these homes and the bay are at least three hazardous sites.
Gordon said these homes could "be the first victims of sea level rise."
Many people in West Oakland don't understand that this looming disaster is under their feet because, according to Gordon, they have enough to do simply to meet their basic needs. The median income for Black West Oakland residents is about $30,000, a third of the median income that white people earn annually, according to the City of Oakland.
In extreme scenarios, entire Bay Area shorelines could be swamped by as much as 10.1 feet of brackish water by 2100. But scientists say it won't take feet to loosen toxic contaminants in West Oakland's soil and render them dangerous to humans.
As bay waters rise and threaten flooding over the land, it presses a layer of salty water under the ground. This salty water seeps in below the existing groundwater, pushing it upward until, at some point, it touches contaminated soil.
Groundwater rise, then, is a dangerous game of inches, according to Kristina Hill, director of the Institute for Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley. Very subtle changes to the shallow groundwater can pressure and crack sewer pipes, while chemicals can corrode them.
As contaminants begin to move, they can spread toxics already in the soil, releasing poisonous gases that flow in and around these pipes. Those gases can enter buildings through cracked cement or plumbing, poisoning residents. Methane can even explode with an errant spark.
"There are going to be real health risks," Hill said.
"Dumping ground"
West Oakland became an industrial powerhouse 150 years ago when the transcontinental railroad ended its journey at this bay's edge. Over time, shipbuilding, metal foundries and manufacturing filled the small corner of Oakland, followed later by gas stations, dry cleaners and auto yards.
Racist home lending policies such as redlining relegated Black people to this neighborhood, preventing them from seeking housing outside the industrialized area.
"In Oakland, where there has been redlining is exactly where all the toxic sites are," said Phoenix Armenta, senior manager for climate equity and community engagement with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
West Oakland has been the economic engine of the city. Yet, residents are victims of racist policies that exposed them to life-threatening environmental pollution without their consent, said Dorothy Lazard, who retired two years ago as the managing librarian of the Oakland History Center.
"It is a lesson in discrimination, disregard and diminishment of a population that helped build the city," she said.
In the late 1940s, West Oakland was named among the city's top blighted areas in an Oakland Planning Commission study. The authors wrote neighborhoods like West Oakland were "grim" and "ugly" because of deteriorating buildings, overcrowding and limited housing. Local and federal policies worsened the blight, Lazard said, by seizing land through eminent domain and destroying homes and businesses for freeways, public housing and a BART station. The government-sanctioned actions conspicuously decimated a historic Black neighborhood.
"Claiming things through eminent domain is commensurate with colonialism," Lazard said. "It's like saying we can use this as our dumping ground because we've already devalued this space."
"Let's talk about reparations"
The racism that shaped the economic and community life of West Oakland persists, according to Brandi T. Summers, a UC Berkeley geography professor.
"It's so present that we can't ignore it," she said. "We can't believe we can extract race from this conversation."
The term "equity" has emerged as a dominant force for change at every policy level. Equity, however, isn't a word Gordon uses to describe what's needed for climate justice because it's not big enough.
"Don't talk to me about equity anymore," she said. "Let's talk about reparations."
A state task force on reparations studies ways to repair the harm from enslavement and post-emancipation systemic racism. For Gordon, reparations recommendations should include cleaning up toxic sites, access to affordable housing, better healthcare, economic opportunities and power in planning decisions about climate resilience.
"We would have long-standing sustainability," she said. "I would know there's going to be housing for my children and grandchildren, so there'll be a job for them."
Reparations that bolster the local economy and raise overall health could equal potential freedom from the tendrils of enslavement even as the climate emergency worsens, said Maya Carrasquillo, a UC Berkeley environmental engineering professor.
"The full freedom to say, 'I can leave, or I can stay," she said. "Or, 'I have the freedom, the values and the finances to make the future I want."
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Strict anti-abortion laws that took effect in Oklahoma this year led to the quick shuttering of every abortion facility in the state, but left questions for those who work directly with women who may seek their advice or help getting an abortion out of state.
Beyond the profound repercussions the abortion laws are having on medical care, especially reproductive medicine, clergy members, social workers and even librarians have raised concerns about being exposed to criminal or civil liability for just discussing the topic.
Those fears are well-founded, says Joseph Thai, a professor at the University of Oklahoma who teaches about constitutional law and the Supreme Court. He described Oklahoma’s new anti-abortion laws, which include both criminal and civil penalties, as the strictest in the nation so far and sweeping in both substance and scope.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June to overturn Roe v. Wade and remove women’s constitutional right to abortion immediately triggered a 1910 Oklahoma law that makes it a felony, punishable by two to five years in prison, for every person who “advises” or provides any other means for a woman to procure an abortion. That law allows abortion only to save the mother’s life.
“That all-encompassing language can make anyone and everyone who helps a woman get an abortion or provides information about access to abortion — including a spouse, another family member, a friend, a classmate or co-worker, a librarian, or even an Uber driver — a felon,” Thai said. “Likewise, employers who have pledged to pay for their employees’ abortions as part of their reproductive health coverage and their insurance companies face criminal liability.”
Although Alabama, Arizona and Texas have laws prohibiting “aiding and abetting” a woman in getting an abortion, Oklahoma’s is the strictest and the only one currently in effect, said Elizabeth Nash, a state policy analyst for the abortion-rights supporting Guttmacher Institute.
While former providers in Oklahoma may have halted abortions, they haven’t stopped giving advice.
Emily Wales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Plains, said giving a pregnant woman information about abortion care is guarded under free speech protections in the Constitution.
“We’ve heard from providers who aren’t sure if they can make referrals, if they can even tell people to go to Planned Parenthood’s website or abortionfinder.com,” Wales said. “We don’t think there’s any controversy about being able to tell people what their options are and that they can access care in another state.”
Others, however, are more concerned. No charges have been filed in the seven weeks since the law against advising or helping a woman get an abortion went into effect and it’s not known whether anyone is being investigated. Messages left with several Oklahoma prosecutors about how they plan to enforce the anti-abortion laws were not returned, and the head of the state’s District Attorneys Council, Kathryn Boyle Brewer, said the issue hasn’t been formally discussed by prosecutors at its regular meetings.
Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, an Oklahoma City Republican who wrote the trigger law, said he believes those who help a woman get an abortion should be prosecuted, although he said it’s unlikely prosecutors would go after a pregnant woman’s family members.
“Absolutely, if you’re going to aid and abet in a felony, you should be held responsible,” Treat said. “Where the bigger issue is is where these corporations are offering to pay $4,000 to help you kill an unborn life and knowingly go around Oklahoma’s statutes.
“Since this has been in effect, there haven’t been any prosecutions. The good news is people are not having abortions in Oklahoma, and thus far there has not been a case where someone is aiding and abetting in such a way that can be prosecuted.”
A separate law passed by Oklahoma’s Republican-controlled Legislature this year that was modeled on a Texas law allows anyone to sue “any person” who aids and abets a woman in getting an abortion and collect a minimum $10,000 award plus attorney fees.
“Notably, none of these criminal or civil laws limit their language to abortions performed in Oklahoma,” Thai added. “So anyone in Oklahoma who helps a woman get an abortion outside of Oklahoma, such as in neighboring Kansas, arguably could be prosecuted or sued under these sweeping laws.”
The Rev. Lori Walke, senior minister at Mayflower Congregational Church in Oklahoma City, said that’s left some religious leaders wondering about their potential legal exposure for helping women navigate abortion services.
“Among my colleagues the conversation has been: `This is a risk we have to be willing to take because abortion bans are against our religion,’ to put it directly,” Walke said, adding that sometimes advocacy work by faith leaders includes the possibility of arrest and incarceration.
Similar concerns are being raised by social workers, many of whom believe a prohibition on advising women about abortion services conflicts with their code of ethics that requires them to respect a client’s wishes, said Steven Pharris, head of Oklahoma’s chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
“The changes in laws have kind of criminalized a big part of what we do, so it’s changed our role with clients,” Pharris said. “It’s created a chilling effect on what we can and can’t say.”
At one point, librarians in Oklahoma City were warned not to even say the word “abortion,” though that changed after the city library system’s team reviewed the laws, said Larry White, the system’s head.
White says staff has since been instructed to handle requests for information about abortion like any other reference question, where they provide factual, sourced information and answer questions about the subject. Some staffers remain uneasy, though.
“There are a lot of unknowns,” White said. “We do not want to put our staff in any way in any danger of receiving civil liabilities under this law if we can prevent it. We also have an obligation to protect them and the organization from civil liability.” | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/front-line-workers-fear-repercussions-from-abortion-laws/ | 2022-08-16 07:54:30 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/front-line-workers-fear-repercussions-from-abortion-laws/ |
FREDERICK, Md. — A man is dead after his wife accidentally ran him over with a car Thursday in Frederick County, Maryland, authorities said.
Deputies for the Frederick County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at the couple's home on Araby Church Road in Urbana, Maryland, for a reported vehicle incident just before 4 p.m.
The man's wife, who was inside a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, accidentally backed over him in their driveway at the edge of the road, the sheriff's office said.
Frederick County of Fire and Rescue Services pronounce the man dead at the scene. It was declared he died from sustaining injuries from the vehicle.
Rescue personnel transported his body to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy. FCSO deputies notified all next of kin.
The sheriff's office said out of respect, and the family's request, the name of the man will not be released.
The circumstances surrounding the incident will be under investigation. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/sheriff-man-dead-after-wife-accidentally-runs-him-over-in-urbana-maryland/65-5559627f-003b-409f-9c7a-f808d7ccd8ec | 2023-03-19 17:37:27 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/sheriff-man-dead-after-wife-accidentally-runs-him-over-in-urbana-maryland/65-5559627f-003b-409f-9c7a-f808d7ccd8ec |
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TOKYO (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday stressed his country's increased defense cooperation with Japan and other democracies in the Indo-Pacific region faced with security challenges such as Russia's war in Ukraine and China's rise.
Steinmeier, after holding talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, told a joint news conference that Germany and other countries “committed to freedom and democracy are standing up together and sending signals that they want to stick to the international rules-based order.”
He said Germany and Japan have been strengthening their political and security ties, citing the first visit by a German frigate in about 20 years last year and joint exercises by three German fighter jets in September as examples of their growing defense links.
The arrival of the German fighters was part of the country's naval deployment to the Indo-Pacific region from August for joint exercises with some countries in the region, including Australia and New Zealand.
Germany adopted a defense guideline in 2020 focusing on the Indo-Pacific region and has since stepped up its military ties with Japan. The two sides signed an agreement last year on the protection of classified information exchanges and held their first security talks involving defense and foreign ministers in June.
Another meeting of defense and foreign ministers, known as “two plus two,” is to be held later this week in Germany.
Kishida said he told Steinmeier that Japan is determined “to drastically strengthen Japan's defense capabilities within five years and to secure a substantial amount of defense budget to back it up."
He said Japan, while maintaining the Japan-U.S. security alliance as a foundation, wants to promote “a multi-layered security cooperation with like-minded countries” and confirmed the strengthening of cooperation between Japan and Germany.
Japan considers China as a growing security threat and has reinforced its military role and spending over the past decade. It has stepped up defense cooperation, information sharing and exercises with Indo-Pacific countries and Europe.
Kishida and Steinmeier said they also agreed to deepen cooperation in economic security, decarbonization efforts, sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine.
Steinmeier, on a three-day visit to Japan, also is to meet with Japanese and German business representatives, visit Kyoto to meet officials and students and tour a Panasonic fuel cell plant in nearby Kusatsu City before heading to South Korea on Thursday. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Germany-stresses-increasing-defense-role-in-17549662.php | 2022-11-01 17:07:17 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Germany-stresses-increasing-defense-role-in-17549662.php |
Wimbledon is back to normal this year. No one's being excluded on the basis of the country they represent, and ranking points are being awarded as normal.
That was not the case in 2022. The All England Club made the controversial (and mostly self-defeating) decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players following Russian president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Banning certain players based on the country they represent did not go over well with the ATP or the WTA, who each decided that ranking points would not be awarded for Wimbledon.
The ripple effects from those decisions are still being felt today. The 2022 Wimbledon champion (Novak Djokovic) didn't have enough points to earn the No. 1 seed despite winning both the Australian Open and the French Open in 2023. Last year's runner up, Nick Kyrgios, also didn't get the Wimbledon bump. This year he's seeded 30th and needed a wild-card to get in due to a series of injuries that have derailed his 2023.
While those issues will still continue to affect the overall rankings, this year's Wimbledon won't cause those problems. Everyone is getting the points they should get, and none of the top seeds are conspicuously missing for reasons beyond their control. That doesn't seem like too much to ask from the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
Players to watch at Wimbledon 2023
Novak Djokovic
Last year's debacle with Wimbledon rankings points has led to Djokovic, the 2022 defending champion and currently the best tennis player on the planet, being awarded the No. 2 seed at a tournament he hasn't lost since 2017. He also recently dropped to No. 2 in the ATP rankings after 20-year old phenom Carlos Alcaraz won his first grass court title at the Queen's Club Championship. But that's just a storyline. The only thing that really matters to Djokovic is winning and continuing to add to his resume as the most accomplished tennis player of all time. He may not be the top seed, but he's won the last four titles at the All England Club. The only question that matters is if anyone can stop him. And besides Andy Murray, not a one of the 127 other players in the men's singles draw has beaten Djokovic on grass. So right now, the answer to that question is no.
Carlos Alcaraz
Just one week before Wimbledon began, Alcaraz won his first grass court title at the Queen's Club Championships and reclaimed the No. 1 ranking from Djokovic, who ascended after he won the French Open earlier this month. As explained above, this is due to last year's ranking points debacle, which means the ATP rankings aren't really telling us who the best men's singles player in the world is right now (it's Djokovic), they're just telling us who has the most points (currently Alcaraz). Whatever advantage Alcaraz may gain from being the No. 1 seed at Wimbledon is nullified by the fact that if he wants win he'll have to face Djokovic at some point. Their lifetime head-to-head is now 1-1, but there's no question Djokovic has the advantage while Alcaraz has something to prove.
Daniil Medvedev
Lost in the drama of Djokovic vs. Alcaraz is Medvedev, the No. 3 seed who has never been past Round 4 at Wimbledon. He's returning to the All England Club for the first time since 2021 due to last year's ban on Russian players, but he's also coming into this year's tournament after a shocking first-round crash out the French Open. (He lost to Thiago Seyboth Wild, a player ranked in the top 150.) Fortunately, luck may be on Medvedev's side, at least in the early going. He's facing wild-card Arthur Fery in the first round, ranked No. 389 in the world. That feels like it could be an automatic win for Medvedev, though with him we've all learned not to count our chickens.
Frances Tiafoe
Tiafoe is headed to Wimbledon just a few weeks after achieving a career-high ranking of No. 10, and is seeded No. 10 for the first time at a Grand Slam. That's due to a full year of steady improvement across the board, which started at Wimbledon 2022. His fourth-round finish led to a huge breakout at the US Open, where he made it to his first Grand Slam semifinal. He's won two titles (Stuttgart and Houston) in 2023, bringing his career total to three. Tiafoe is starting to hit his stride at 25 years old, and we could see major improvement from him over the next two weeks.
Nick Kyrgios
Last year's surprise runner-up also didn't see the points bump he should have after an excellent Wimbledon finish. Kyrgios began to channel his outsized personality (and temper) into his incredible tennis talent and saw great results, and cemented that with a quarterfinal exit at the US Open. Unfortunately, we haven't seen much of Kyrgios since then. He missed the Australian Open and the French Open due to injuries, and questions remain about his overall fitness since he's played just one competitive match in 2023. It's disappointing that Kyrgios hasn't been able to follow up his 2022 breakout with a stellar 2023 campaign, and depending on how he looks next week, it may be time to shift our Kyrgios expectations to 2024 and chalk this year up as lost.
Americans in the men's singles draw
No. 9 Taylor Fritz
No. 10 Frances Tiafoe
Marcos Giron
Tommy Paul
Christopher Eubanks
Sebastian Korda
Ben Shelton
Maxime Cressy
Mackenzie McDonald
J.J. Wolf
John Isner
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Bam Adebayo NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Heat vs. Knicks - May 2
Bam Adebayo and the rest of the Miami Heat take on the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday, at 7:30 PM ET.
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- This season, Bam Adebayo has made 8.0 shots per game, which adds up to 18.7% of his team's total makes.
- Adebayo's Heat average 99.2 possessions per game, which ranks 29th among NBA teams, while the Knicks are one of the league's slowest with 101.0 possessions per contest.
- Giving up 113.1 points per contest, the Knicks are the 12th-ranked squad in the league defensively.
- The Knicks are the seventh-ranked team in the league, allowing 42.0 rebounds per game.
- Looking at assists, the Knicks are ranked 13th in the league, allowing 25.1 per game.
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11-year-old boy dies after falling from 19th-floor balcony, police say
Published: Sep. 29, 2022 at 9:16 PM CDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) - Authorities say a child has died in Florida after falling from a balcony at a Panama City Beach resort.
WJHG reports an 11-year-old boy was found dead at the Sterling Reef building on Front Beach Road after falling from a 19th-floor balcony.
According to authorities, the boy’s family was staying at the resort after evacuating the Jacksonville area due to Hurricane Ian.
Police do not suspect foul play in the incident, but their investigation remains ongoing.
The family’s name was not immediately released by authorities.
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MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- System Innovation Group, a leading provider of customized communications solutions, has been awarded a $5.6M contract to provide commercial cellular equipment to a regional power cooperative within the Southeast US.
"SIG's continued success in deploying private cellular solutions across the energy sector has enabled the team to prove our capacity for wide area coverage and win this newest project. I am proud of the work our engineers have accomplished and look forward to our continued expansion into commercial cellular deployments." – Shawn Gallagher, President
Within this contract System Innovation Group will procure, configure, and setup an integrated network with multiple cellular base stations across various sites. The network will enable customer IoT devices to report system status for operational quality assurance and functional management.
"Our expansion into a comprehensive network site deployment is a significant accomplishment for the organization. With deployment and operational setup of a complete network, SIG is moves closer to becoming a full-service mobile network operation (MNO) support team.", said Eric Salyers, CTO of System Innovation Group.
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System Innovation Group, LLC is a leading developer of customized private communications solutions that enable users to operate around the world securely and effectively. From industrial sites to remote battlefields, System Innovation Group's products and technology are utilized under the most extreme conditions. www.SystemInnovationGroup.com
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When Kyle Planck got monkeypox, he was in the worst pain of his life. "I was at a seven or eight [out of 10] of the worst pain I could ever imagine, and it came and went throughout the day," he says, "especially because it was an internal sort of pain – it was very hard to deal with."
In early July, the infectious diseases graduate student in New York City had pustules in different stages on his body. He spent several days bedridden. Then Planck got access to tecovirimat – brand name TPOXX – a two-week course of antiviral pills. Within two days of taking them, he noticed improvements: "Some of the pustules were actually shrinking in size, and some of them just disappeared back into my skin. They didn't go through the normal progression that the lesions usually do," he says.
According to advocates in the LGBTQ community, Planck is one of the lucky few patients to get access to TPOXX. So far, around 215 patients have received TPOXX in New York City, according to a city health official on July 23.
It's not clear how many courses have been prescribed nationwide. The government's strategic national stockpile holds 1.7 million TPOXX courses. So far, 10,000 courses have been sent to states and cities on request – but "the number of [courses] deployed does not necessarily equate the number of [courses] administered," a spokesperson from the Department of Health and Human Services wrote in an email to NPR. HHS said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keeps track of courses administered, but the CDC referred NPR back to HHS, which suggested that NPR check with individual jurisdictions.
A drug for smallpox, tested against monkeypox
TPOXX is made by the New York-based pharmaceutical company SIGA. "The drug was developed in partnership with the U.S. government post-9/11, [to address] concerns about a [potential] smallpox attack," says SIGA CEO Phil Gomez. Smallpox, a much deadlier cousin to monkeypox, was eradicated as a human disease more than 40 years ago, but labs in the U.S. and Russia have samples, and it's considered a bioterror threat.
"Given the nature of how it was developed, we only sell to governments," Gomez says, "The intent has always been for this to be stockpiled because if there's a [smallpox] outbreak, it's too late to start ordering the drug."
SIGA proved that TPOXX worked against smallpox-like viruses by testing it on two animal models: monkeypox in monkeys, and rabbitpox in rabbits. And they proved that it was safe in humans by giving it to a few hundred healthy people in a safety trial and recording their side effects (headaches and nausea were most common). In 2018, the FDA approved the drug through the agency's "Animal Rule," which allows companies to use animal studies "to support an FDA approval when it is not feasible or ethical to conduct efficacy trials in humans."
The drug works across smallpox, monkeypox, and other related poxes because it blocks a protein these viruses need to reproduce. "It decreases virulence in the body tremendously, because even though some cells get infected they can't infect the next cells and spread it," says Rachel Roper, a professor of microbiology and immunology at East Carolina University who has worked on poxviruses for 30 years.
But even though TPOXX worked against monkeypox in monkeys, the FDA only approved its use for smallpox in humans. For monkeypox, the drug is classified as an "investigational new drug," allowed for compassionate use, which comes with requirements from the FDA and CDC. That has created barriers to access for doctors and patients in the current monkeypox outbreak.
Less paperwork, but some forms still required
In New York City, Dr. Robert Pitts, an infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone Health, has prescribed TPOXX to a dozen patients. "Every time I send a TPOXX prescription, I'm very cognizant that this is what the patient needs," he says. Patients felt better after taking the drug, and weren't too bothered with side effects. Still, the administrative paperwork was daunting. In early July, the protocol took up to three or four hours per patient to complete.
On July 22, the CDC updated its TPOXX protocol, streamlining the process to make the drug far easier to prescribe. Prescribers still go through their local health departments or the CDC to request the drug, but many of the forms are shorter, and some previously required documentation – including photos of lesions and patient diaries – are now optional. "Really, this has been substantially improved," says Dr. Melanie Thompson, a physician and HIV researcher in Atlanta, who prescribed TPOXX to a patient under the new requirements. "It took me about 15 minutes to do all of the TPOXX paperwork, and another 15 minutes for the informed consent for the patient."
The changes came after strong advocacy from clinicians and activists. "There were a lot of health care providers who spoke directly to CDC, advocates wrote letters and lobbied for these changes," Thompson says, "and CDC recognized that something had to be done."
Pitts agrees that the new process is a vast improvement, but says "it's still a significant amount of additional work to put patients on the treatment." He knows that the drug hasn't been used in a lot of people before, and that the rules are meant to protect patients. Still, he hears daily from patients who are struggling to find providers willing to prescribe the drug.
Seeing that lack of access has turned patients like Planck into advocates. From isolation, he wrote letters to his elected officials, pleading with them to make the drug more available. Now that he's healed, he's working with advocacy groups to push for broader access. TPOXX has the potential to do more than just help people feel better, he says; it could help stop the spread of the disease.
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For the first time in two decades, the U.S. dollar is equal to the euro in value as Europe grapples with growing recession fears and the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The two currencies reached parity Wednesday morning, according to Bloomberg, after the euro abruptly lost value following worrisome U.S. inflation data.
The euro has been losing ground against the dollar since the start of the year, when it hovered near $1.13, well off its peak of nearly $1.60 in 2008. Live currency data reported by MarketWatch show the euro slipping just a few hundredths of a cent above the dollar, while Bloomberg and Reuters reported that the euro briefly slipped below a dollar in value.
Analysts say the sinking value of the euro reflects growing risk-aversion on the part of investors, who are pouring into dollars ― considered a “safe haven” asset compared to other currencies ― amid concerns about inflation, the war in Ukraine, and recession fears in numerous countries.
Currency markets got a jolt Wednesday morning when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that U.S. prices soared by 9.1 percent in June compared with a year ago, a new peak with inflation running at 40-year highs.
The common currency in 19 E.U. member countries has weakened during the months-long war in Ukraine, which has sent shock waves through global food and energy markets. The European Central Bank also lags behind peer institutions such as the Federal Reserve in tackling rising inflation, which swelled to 8.6 percent last month — the highest level since the euro was created in 1999.
The Fed has been aggressively raising interest rates to stem inflation woes, having announced three rounds of increases this year alone, and signaled that four more scheduled rate hikes are in the works. Although the European Central Bank is also expected to raise rates to bring inflation back to a 2 percent target, it is likely to move at a slower pace: It has penciled in a 0.25 percent rate hike for July, while the Fed is widely expected go with a 0.75 percent increase, as it did in June.
The stronger dollar is good news for Americans considering a European vacation or buying goods abroad. Conversely, traveling and spending in U.S. dollars have now become pricier for those who earn wages in euros.
European businesses that sell their wares abroad might find that the weaker currency makes their exports more appealing, because the buyer’s currency will be more valuable by comparison. American companies, on the other hand, could face a tougher time exporting their goods abroad.
But more importantly, some experts argue that a less potent euro portends slower economic growth for Europe. “It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Euro zone is heading into recession, even as financial conditions have tightened more than in the US or Japan,” tweeted Robin Brooks, chief economist at the Institute of International Finance.
After the war in Ukraine began the Economist Intelligence Unit revised its 2022 Eurozone growth forecast downward from 4 percent to 2 percent. It predicts 1.6 percent growth rate for 2023. And the euro’s weakness “reflects fears from investors of an impending recession in the euro zone,” said EIU global forecasting director Agathe Demarais. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/07/13/dollar-euro-parity/ | 2022-07-13 15:15:00 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/07/13/dollar-euro-parity/ |
Tom Cruise is getting his first major honor of awards season. In February, the “Top Gun: Maverick” star will receive the David O. Selznick Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America, the group said Thursday.
Cruise may not be best known for his behind-the-scenes work on movies, but he has been producing films since 1996’s “Mission: Impossible.” In addition to that ongoing franchise, including installments seven and eight which are scheduled to come out in 2023 and 2024, Cruise has producing credits on many of his own films, like “Vanilla Sky,” “The Last Samurai” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” and some that he didn’t act in, like “Elizabethtown” and “Without Limits.”
“Beginning with ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Tom Cruise has developed a talent for producing to match his extraordinary talent as an actor. Tom approaches producing with the same meticulous attention to detail he brings to all of his professional endeavors,” said Producers Guild Presidents Donald De Line and Stephanie Allain in a joint statement. “His commitment to telling bold, cinematic, and entertaining stories has elevated the global theatrical experience and has resulted in some of the most popular motion pictures in history.”
The Selznick Award has gone to some of the biggest names in Hollywood moviemaking including Steven Spielberg and Kevin Feige. Last year’s recipient was “Dune” producer Mary Parent.
Cruise is expected to accept the award in person at the untelevised ceremony set for February 25 at The Beverly Hilton. | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-tom-cruise-to-get-producers-guilds-david-o-selznick-award/ | 2022-12-08 22:41:28 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-tom-cruise-to-get-producers-guilds-david-o-selznick-award/ |
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Tesla said it intends to invest $3.6 billion to expand manufacturing capabilities in Nevada and is confident growing software-related profits, reflected in record net income reported Wednesday for the fourth quarter of last year, will keep margins higher than any other automaker.
The company confirmed it plans to produce high volumes of semi-trucks and make enough cell batteries for 2 million light-duty vehicles annually in Nevada.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo posted a photo on Twitter of himself and CEO Elon Musk late Tuesday after the newly elected Republican announced in his first State of the State address Monday night that Tesla had committed to a “brand-new” manufacturing facility for electric trucks in northern Nevada.
The project actually will expand an existing operation at the Truckee Reno Industrial Center, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Reno-Sparks along Interstate 80. But the plan takes the company a step closer to accomplishing previously announced plans to ramp up Tesla Semi production to make 50,000 trucks in North America in 2024.
The White House issued a statement trumpeting the plans on Tuesday as Musk wrapped up three hours of testimony defending himself in a class-action lawsuit in a San Francisco federal court over his operation of Twitter, one of three major corporations he owns including Tesla and SpaceX.
Musk’s impulsive and sometimes inflammatory usage of Twitter took center stage as proceedings continued Wednesday in the lawsuit alleging he misled Tesla shareholders in 2018 with a tweet about an aborted buyout.
Mitch Landrieu, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure chief, said on Tuesday Tesla’s additional investment in Nevada is proof of a continued “manufacturing boom” since Biden took office two years ago. He said the expansion would create 3,000 jobs in Nevada while promoting clean energy and strengthening U.S. security.
Lombardo tweeted a photo late Tuesday of himself with Musk at Tesla’s “Gigafactory” in the industrial park east of Reno-Sparks, where it makes batteries for electric vehicles.
“This is an incredible investment in our state,” Lombardo wrote.
Elizabeth Ray, the governor’s communications director, confirmed the photo’s authenticity and clarified in an email to The Associated Press the new investment was for an “expansion of the existing space” at the Truckee-Reno center.
Tesla’s statement on its blog site late Tuesday said that since 2014 the company has invested $6.2 billion in Nevada and built the 5.4-million-square-foot (501,676-square-meter) “Gigafactory.”
“We will be investing over $3.6 billion more to continue growing Gigafactory Nevada, adding 3,000 new team members and two new factories,” the company said, adding that it would include its “first high-volume Semi factory.”
Tesla delivered its first electric semis to a PepsiCo facility in Nevada in December, more than three years after Musk said his company would start making the trucks.
At a November 2017 event unveiling the Tesla Semi, Musk said production would begin in 2019 and the trucks would be able to follow each other autonomously in a convoy. But during Tesla’s third-quarter earnings conference call in October, he said the company’s “Full Self Driving” system was not quite ready to be driverless.
The truck has a range per charge of 500 miles (800 kilometers) when pulling an 82,000-pound (37,000-kilogram) load, Musk said.
The Austin, Texas, maker of electric vehicles and solar panels said on Wednesday it earned $3.69 billion from October through December, or an adjusted $1.19 per share. That beat estimates of $1.13 that had been reduced by analysts, according to FactSet. The company’s profit was 59% more than the same period a year ago.
Revenue for the quarter was $24.32 billion, which fell short of the $24.67 billion analysts expected.
Musk said that despite price cuts of up to 20% on some vehicles announced earlier this month, demand for Tesla products is strong and sales are constrained by production.
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AP Auto Writer Tom Krisher in Detroit and AP Technology Writer Michael Liedtke in San Francisco contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-tesla-reports-record-income-confirms-nevada-truck-expansion/ | 2023-01-26 22:50:26 | 0 | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ap-tesla-reports-record-income-confirms-nevada-truck-expansion/ |
Pelham’s Scott Paquette, shown in action during last season's Division III championship, helped the Pythons past Souhegan in a battle of Division II unbeatens on Friday night in Amherst. Pelham is ranked No. 10 in the Union Leader Power Poll this week.
Pelham’s Scott Paquette, shown in action during last season's Division III championship, helped the Pythons past Souhegan in a battle of Division II unbeatens on Friday night in Amherst. Pelham is ranked No. 10 in the Union Leader Power Poll this week.
As the top of the New Hampshire Union Leader Power Poll remained the same, the No. 10 position has a new inhabitant: Pelham High.
The Pythons, unranked by voters all season, jumped into the poll this week after their 28-21 conquest of host Souhegan on Friday in a battle of Division II unbeatens. The victory was Pelham’s 26th straight, counting their Division III title to cap an unbeaten 2021 season.
Pelham (8-0) amassed 217 yards rushing on Friday night and won the game with a 65-yard drive that consumed all but 32 seconds of the final 5:54 of regulation.
The Pythons are the only Division II team in the poll. Fellow Division II unbeaten Gilford-Belmont received one vote.
Londonderry, 7-1 overall and 7-0 against NHIAA competition, remained the unanimous No. 1 after its win over Winnacunnet in Hampton.
The Nos. 2 through 4 teams, occupied before the weekend by Nashua North, Bishop Guertin and Timberlane, remainined the same after a pair of epic Friday night battles: North outlasted BG 35-28 and Timberlane edged Dover 48-42 in overtime.
One contest this weekend features two ranked teams: No. 9 Concord at No. 6 Pinkerton on Friday night. The Crimson Tide dropped four spots after their home loss to Windham last Friday night. | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/highschool/union-leader-power-poll-pelham-jumps-into-top-10/article_189cba61-3e6d-5810-b254-ad60a0db91c7.html | 2022-10-25 00:45:09 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/sports/highschool/union-leader-power-poll-pelham-jumps-into-top-10/article_189cba61-3e6d-5810-b254-ad60a0db91c7.html |
San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions.
Anchor has been a trailblazer in the U.S., brewing craft beers when most Americans were loyal to one of the few major breweries.
The brewery teetered on insolvency in the 1960s, when it was acquired by Stanford grad Fritz Maytag, according to Anchor Brewing.
Maytag implemented new brewing practices such as dry hopping, and began bottling the beer in 1971. By the mid 1970s Anchor Brewing had assembled a solid portfolio of respected brews including Anchor Porter, Liberty Ale, Old Foghorn Barleywine Ale, and the first annual Christmas Ale, a sought-after brew around the holiday every year in multiple regions of the U.S.
In 2017 it was purchased by Japan’s Sapporo.
Beer makers have faced increasing difficulties over the past few years, including lockdowns implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation concerns and the rise of sales of spirits.
Last year, overall beer sales volume was down 3.1% in the U.S., according to the Brewers Association. Craft brewer sales volume was up 0.1% during the period, but imports are rising.
“We recognize the importance and historic significance of Anchor to San Francisco and to the craft brewing industry, but the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, especially in San Francisco, and a highly competitive market left the company with no option but to make this sad decision to cease operations,” spokesperson Sam Singer said in a written statement Wednesday.
Anchor said that it made repeated efforts over the past year to find buyers for the brewery and its brands, but that it was unable to find one. The company said that it is still possible that a buyer will come forward as part of the liquidation process.
Anchor recently announced that it would limit sales of its beers to California and that it would cut production of its Anchor Christmas Ale, a popular beer in many parts of the country, in an effort to cut costs.
The company has stopped brewing and will continue packaging and distributing the beer on hand while available or through around the end of the month.
Anchor Public Taps will remain open temporarily, selling remaining inventory, including a small volume of 2023 Anchor Christmas Ale, which was brewed prior to the company’s recent decision to cancel the nationwide release.
The brewer is giving employees a 60-day notice and plans to provide transition support and separation packages.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
03-07-11-14-19-24-29-36-43-44-48-49-54-61-65-66-71-73-74-77, BE: 11
(three, seven, eleven, fourteen, nineteen, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty-six, forty-three, forty-four, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty-four, sixty-one, sixty-five, sixty-six, seventy-one, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-seven; BE: eleven) | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17270094.php | 2022-06-28 04:09:15 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Evening-game-17270094.php |
CAMDEN, Maine — Deciding how to vote on allowing recreational marijuana retailers in downtown Camden was a struggle from the start, Meg Quijano said.
Quijano owns The Smiling Cow, a gift shop on Main Street. She’s tapped into the business community here, and most of the people she spoke to planned to vote no. While she did not want a marijuana store opening up right next door, she also didn’t think they needed to be blocked altogether.
“I don’t think the town has a right to deny a particular business because they don’t happen to like the product that they’re selling,” Quijano said.
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She was a reluctant yes on one question, but she was in the minority. Approximately two-thirds of Camden voters rejected two questions on the local ballot June 13 that would have allowed up to two recreational or medical marijuana retailers downtown, showing how even culturally liberal towns are struggling with legalization after Maine voters narrowly passed it in 2016.
Camden voted in favor of it then. But it is among the roughly 90 percent of cities and towns in Maine that still don’t allow marijuana retailers after a divisive campaign that was notable for heavy-handed rhetoric from opponents and left proponents wondering about the wealthy tourism town’s reputation for elitism. Some sat out the vote entirely.
An ad taken out by Camden Cares, a group that organized against questions pushed by marijuana businesses, in the Camden Herald’s May 12 edition began: “Did I ever think Camden Residents would be voting on whether we want drug dealers in our town?”
“Camden is often called the ‘Jewel of the Midcoast’ and if we open pot shops in Camden, we will be rolling the dice on our future economic vibrancy both as a popular tourist destination and place for people to live and raise kids,” the group said in a June 1 letter to the editor of the Courier-Gazette.
The issue first came up in March, after Camden residents Ari Meil and Mark Benjamin brought forward the proposed amendments that would have allowed them to open a recreational marijuana store in town. Town officials ultimately put it on the ballot after residents raised concerns about allowing the stores during a public comment session.
Meil and Benjamin, who also own Botany, a recreational marijuana store in Rockland, originally envisioned a subtle, high-end store catering to tourists and year-round residents. They expected pushback but thought a few signs and conversations with naysayers would be enough to reach a compromise.
What surprised them wasn’t the outcome of the vote, but rather the “visceral and mean-spirited” fight that took place leading up to it, Meil said. Opposition ranged from concerns over potential underage use to a feeling that marijuana retailers would negatively change the town’s character.
Leading that charge was Camden Cares, a nonprofit organization formed recently in direct opposition to the potential marijuana store. Jordan Cohen, a tech marketer and the organization’s president, said the vote wasn’t meant to be a referendum on marijuana legalization, but it shows that people should have an influence in how they want their community to look and feel.
“It seemed like a foregone conclusion that every town [in Maine] is going to have marijuana shops,” he said. “This vote in Camden shows that’s not true, that towns have the ability to make their own decisions and people can have a voice in this,”
Cohen and his organization believe plenty of nearby towns allow retail marijuana if people want it, but bringing those stores into Camden would set a bad precedent, particularly for young people and tourists.
Some visitors walking past the Camden Village Green, like Larry and Alice Aguilar from Massachusetts, agree. They feel some more rural communities in their state have been swamped with recreational stores and that the potential for substance misuse is serious.
That’s what Heidi Newman, owner of the Small Wonder Gallery and Frameshop, was worried about when she decided to vote no on both articles. She isn’t against recreational use in general, but she is very much against bringing stores to Camden.
“It’s going to keep people away,” she said.
Her concern was that families might end up avoiding Camden, and that didn’t sit right with her. But the decision to reject marijuana retailers sends its own message about the town as well, Quijano said.
“We have a reputation for being elitist,” Quijano said of the town. “I feel pretty strongly that we need to consider that there are other points of view.”
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The debate was so heated that the only way to avoid fanning the flames was to stay out of the debate entirely, said Sondra Hamilton, owner of Zoot Coffee in Camden.
She didn’t allow signs for or against the shops, and said she wanted the cafe to remain a neutral space. She has friends who voted on both sides of the issue, and when it came down to making a decision on the ballot, Hamilton abstained. Although she recognizes there was passionate disagreement surrounding the vote, she’s optimistic that wounds will heal.
“The people in our community are really great about separating their political and ideological viewpoints,” Hamilton said. “People on both sides continue to be friends and neighbors.”
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The global collective of Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, start-up enthusiasts, & aspiring VCs convene in Chicago for the return of national event, Future-of-Chicago Summit 2023, by Gen Z VCs
CHICAGO, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Business Chicago, the city's economic development agency, joined national organization Gen Z VCs to announce its national event, Future-of-Chicago Summit 2023, is occurring in Chicago, today June 9. Last year's summit held on October 7th, 2022 resulted in:
- $2.4m in estimated interest on Stonks was pulled in by 12 startups
- 18 diverse speakers breaking down into 44% women and 61% Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
- 300+ Gen Z innovators in attendance
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, via proclamation, declared today, June 9, 2023, as "Gen Z VC Day" in the City of Chicago.
Gen Z VCs is a collective of 24,000+ young venture capitalists (VCs), angel investors, founders, startup enthusiasts, and aspiring VCs. This global organization strives to make venture capital (VC) more transparent and welcoming for the next generation of investors through strategic initiatives and by serving as a central place where young people in venture capital can collaborate, connect Gen Z founders with like-minded young investors, and elevate the Gen Z perspective and voices.
"Gen Z VCs is so excited to continue investing in the next-gen leaders in Chicago's ecosystem through our 2nd annual Future of Chicago Summit. We launched our first-ever local chapter earlier this year right here in Chicago and have had Gen Z leaders hosting events every month to bring together the community – it's led to closed funding rounds, new jobs, and increased access to the broader VC & tech ecosystem for young people. The next-gen team in Chicago is incredibly special, and there's nowhere else we'd rather bring together our global community for our biggest event of the year." – Meagan Loyst, Founder & CEO of Gen Z VCs.
Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit 2023 is presented by World Business Chicago and its council of 200+ local leaders. World Business Chicago's programs drive inclusive growth and opportunity throughout the city's tech, innovation, and startup ecosystem, including through flagship programs, Chicago Venture Summit series, Startup Chicago, ThinkChicago, and Venture Engine with the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition.
"Diversity and inclusion is not a separate initiative we take on with economic development. It is an integral part of how World Business Chicago works to distinguish our great and diverse city from other parts of the country," said Michael Fassnacht, CEO of World Business Chicago. The 24,000 members of the Gen Z VC community represent 80 countries. We are proud to announce the Gen Z VC Future-of-Chicago Summit 2023 is back in Chicago for a second time to reinforce Chicago as the future of the startup ecosystem."
"As a gen z-er at World Business Chicago I am proud to see how my organization is at the forefront of investment in Gen Z Voices" said Beatriz Kauffmann, lead organizer of Gen Z VCs: Future of Chicago Summit and ThinkChicago Program Manager at World Business Chicago. "The community formed at last year's conference is physically altering the Chicago ecosystem. With an engaged group of 500+ young investors, entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts, Gen Z VC Chicago has hosted a variety of different events in the city to encourage young professionals to support each other throughout their careers."
Today's summit will include a full-day of programming, which will highlight keynote speakers, fireside chat, panels, and a startup showcase to connect local talent with innovative companies. This year's featured keynote speaker will be Andy Dunn, co-founder of Bonobos Inc., co-founder of the angel investment firm, Red Swan, and a 2018 Forbes 40-under-40 awardee.
To learn more about Gen Z VCs Future-of-Chicago Summit, visit https://tinyurl.com/genzchicago
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LITTLETON, Colo., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The sixth Global Positioning System III (GPS III) satellite designed and built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been launched and is propelling to its operational orbit approximately 12,550 miles above Earth, where it will contribute to the ongoing modernization of the U.S. Space Force's GPS constellation.
GPS III Space Vehicle 06 (GPS III SV06) launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 7:24 a.m. EST today. About 83 minutes after liftoff, U.S. Space Force and Lockheed Martin engineers at the company's Denver Launch & Checkout Operations Center confirmed signal acquisition of GPS III SV06 and now have the space vehicle "flying" under their control.
GPS III SV06 is the 25th Military-Code satellite introduced to the constellation. The satellite will provide advanced technology to aide Space Force operators in their mission by providing positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) data to military and civil users worldwide.
"Lockheed Martin is incredibly proud to support the Space Force's GPS team as it continues to add world-class capabilities that underpin U.S. national security with enhanced performance and accuracy," said Andre Trotter, Lockheed Martin vice president for Navigation Systems. "With the last GPS III satellite complete and ready to launch, production of the first GPS IIIF vehicle is underway."
GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that delivers the gold standard in PNT services to America's military, U.S. allies and civil users. The satellites serve as a crucial technological foundation for internet, financial, transportation and agricultural operations, with more than 4 billion users depending on the PNT signals.
GPS III vehicles provide three times greater accuracy and eight times greater anti-jamming capability over existing satellites in the constellation. To better address mission needs and emerging threats, Lockheed Martin intentionally created GPS III with a modular design, allowing new technology and capabilities to be added in the future.
Lockheed Martin has completed production on its original GPS III SV1-10 contract, with the Space Force declaring SV10 Available for Launch on Dec. 8, 2022. GPS III SV06 will soon join SV01-05 in orbit. GPS III SV07-10 are completed and in storage at the company's facility waiting for the U.S. Space Force to call them up for launch.
Lockheed Martin is also designing and building the GPS III Follow On (GPS IIIF) for the Space Force, which will feature even more innovative capabilities than its predecessors. GPS IIIF satellites will feature an accuracy-enhancing laser retroreflector array, a new search and rescue payload, a fully digital navigation payload and more next-generation technology. In November 2022, Space Systems Command announced it exercised the third production option valued at approximately $744 million for the procurement of three additional GPS IIIF satellites from Lockheed Martin, meaning the company is now contracted to build SV11-20.
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PHOENIX (AP) — In Arizona’s most populous county, elected officials are bracing for what could happen when it comes time to replace its $2 million-a-year contract for voting equipment.
Officials in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix, say they have no concerns about their current vendor, Dominion Voting Systems. The problem is that the company has been ensnared in a web of conspiracy theories since the 2020 presidential race that have undermined public confidence in U.S. elections among conservative voters, led to calls to ban voting machines in some places and triggered death threats against election officials across the country.
“I have concerns over my own personal security if we re-enlist Dominion,” Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a Republican elected in 2020, said in a court filing. “It went from a company that nobody had heard about to a company that is maybe one of the most demonized brands in the United States or the world.”
That sudden turnabout in fortunes for the Colorado-based voting machine company is at the heart of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit it has filed against Fox News, with the trial scheduled to begin in mid-April. Dominion claims Fox defamed it by repeatedly airing false claims about the company’s voting machines and software. Court records and testimony revealed that several Fox hosts and executives didn’t believe the claims pushed by former President Donald Trump and his allies since the 2020 election but continued to air them, in part because they were worried about losing viewers.
Fox has argued the network was reporting on allegations that were newsworthy as Trump and his Republican allies contested his loss to Democrat Joe Biden. The network has said Dominion has been overstating its value, could not have suffered damages in the amounts it is claiming and has played down security concerns about its machines. Fox lawyers also argue that documents produced in the case show Dominion is in a solid financial position.
“The case has no merit, and the outrageous damage claim only highlights its naked attempt to suppress legitimate speech protected by our Constitution,” Fox said in a statement.
Dominion has been presenting evidence that it says shows lost contracts and business opportunities over the past two years. It cites misinformation as the reason officials in some counties in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Tennessee have terminated their contracts with it while counties in Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey and Ohio have opted against renewing.
One expert, in a report submitted by Dominion in November as part of its lawsuit, estimated the company had experienced nearly $16 million in lost profits from customers that either terminated their contracts early or decided not to renew.
The same estimate projected Dominion has already suffered $72.3 million in lost opportunities, which includes potential contract extensions, additional equipment sales and service contracts with existing customers, and new business.
Overall, the expert estimated the company had experienced a $920 million decline in value, which includes the estimated taxes the company would have to pay if it were awarded damages. The expert also estimated additional future lost opportunities that have yet to be detailed publicly.
“The evidence will show that Dominion was a valuable, rapidly growing business that was executing on its plan to expand prior to the time that Fox began spreading and endorsing baseless lies about Dominion voting machines,” Stephanie Walstrom, a Dominion spokeswoman, said in a statement.
The company’s challenges haven’t ended, as conspiracies about the last presidential election have permeated much of the Republican Party. Trump allies continue to travel the country meeting with community groups and holding forums to promote election conspiracies.
The conspiracies have been cited by some county officials, who say they are responding to constituent concerns, as justification for refusing to certify election results and have fed attempts to decertify or ban voting equipment.
“People aren’t acting rationally,” said Lawrence Norden, an election security expert with the Brennan Center for Justice, which has advocated for more voter access and money for election offices. “They are canceling contracts at great expense to their taxpayers.”
Not included in the Dominion expert’s report are more recent actions, including in Shasta County, California, where the board of supervisors terminated its contract with Dominion early. At a meeting in January, the board cited a loss in public confidence in the machines, which are used in the county to tabulate paper ballots marked by hand.
In 2020, Trump won Shasta County with 65% of the vote.
“Dominion has to prove to me that we have a free and fair election,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Patrick Henry Jones, who led the effort to end the contract. “Just because we’re all sitting up here and elected doesn’t mean we had free and fair elections every single time.”
The board is now pursuing a plan to count ballots by hand, a process experts consider to be less accurate and more time-consuming in all but the smallest of jurisdictions. Trump ally Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO, has promised to support their efforts to get rid of their voting machines.
In an interview, Lindell said he was prepared to help cover the costs of any lawsuits Shasta County might face.
“They are within their rights of going to paper ballots and a hand count,” Lindell said. “They have to be courageous, or we are not going to get rid of these machines.”
Cathy Darling Allen, the elected Shasta County clerk and registrar of voters, has defended the voting equipment and blamed “disproven conspiracy theories” for undermining the county’s election system and staff. She has warned the county was in danger of not being able to conduct elections.
“Their actions have placed the security of our elections at risk and created a dangerous precedent encouraging outsiders to undermine our elections at the county level,” Darling Allen wrote in testimony to Congress this month.
She estimated that hand-counting all ballots in a presidential election with 50 contests on the ballot would cost at least $1.6 million and require hiring nearly 1,300 temporary employees. The county has more than 111,000 registered voters.
Election security experts were concerned that the market for voting machines already was limited before the 2020 election, dominated by three companies. One Dominion competitor, Election Systems & Software, has not reported contract cancellations but has also been forced to defend its reputation amid the voting machine conspiracies.
In a recent hearing, Erin Murphy, an attorney for Fox, told the Delaware Superior Court judge presiding over the defamation case that Dominion has “a real speculation problem” regarding its claims for damages and said Dominion’s lost-profits argument appears to be based on the presumption that it would have won every contract it sought had it not been for Fox’s coverage of the election fraud allegations.
That ignores the fact that Dominion’s rivals have sometimes offered lower bids or more attractive technology, Murphy said. Fox has highlighted internal communications, including a chat in which one Dominion employee said, “God our products suck,” as well as a federal advisory outlining potential vulnerabilities reported in a Dominion system.
Arizona’s Maricopa County has been at the forefront of the conspiracy theories about Dominion. The GOP-controlled Legislature in 2021 used its subpoena power to seize the county’s voting equipment and hired a firm run by Trump supporters to comb through it in search of evidence the machines were compromised. The firm found none, and Doug Logan, who oversaw the project, conceded in a private text message that surfaced in an unrelated lawsuit that “the Dominion machine is actually quite precise.” Nevertheless, distrust remains rampant.
Dominion’s executive vice president of sales, Waldeep Singh, said in a court filing that the situation in Arizona has made it impossible to do business there. He blamed conspiracy theories for scuttling the company’s chances of winning business in Yavapai County, a conservative rural county north of Phoenix.
“All I can tell you is, based on my experience and our trajectory at the time in Arizona, we were trending in a very positive direction,” Singh said.
Now, he said, “I don’t think we’ll win anything in Arizona again.”
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To the uninitiated, an eyelash curler looks like a medieval torture device. But it’s your best friend if you’re serious about lengthening and volumizing your lashes without resorting to falsies or extensions.
Eyelash curlers have two handles, similar to a pair of scissors, and feature a curved clamp on the end. The handles are used to hold and release your eyelashes in the clamp until curled.
The best eyelash curlers feature a padded metal clamp that bends your lashes up and fans them out so that they look longer and your eyes bigger for a bright-eyed look. You can wear your freshly crimped lashes bare or follow up with a coat of mascara.
Shu Uemura eyelash curler
Made in Japan, the Shu Uemura eyelash curler is a cult favorite for quick results, typically getting your lashes curled in one go. It costs $14-$26, depending on the model and retailer.
Shu Uemura eyelash curler pros
- High-quality craftsmanship: This curler can last years. One diehard owner reports theirs lasted for two decades.
- Quick and easy to use: It’s simple to operate and curls in one or two tries.
- Lasting results: After using it, you won’t have to touch your lashes the rest of the day: they stay curled.
- Pinch-free curling: It doesn’t pinch tender eyelid skin when you use it.
- Crease-free curling: The results look even and natural, without creating a crease or unnatural bend in your lashes.
- Includes one replacement pad: Shu Uemura curlers come with a pad refill.
Shu Uemura eyelash curler cons
- Only available online: Loyal fans found themselves scrambling when brick-and-mortar stores stopped selling Shu Uemura curlers almost a decade ago. It’s now only sold by online retailers.
- Expensive: It’s one of the more expensive eyelash curlers, and some say it’s not better than cheaper models.
- Pads must be frequently changed: Although the manufacturer recommends changing the clamp’s pads every six months, for some people it’s more like every three or four months.
This popular eyelash curler comes with a replacement silicone pad and gently curls your lashes without crimping or pinching. It sets the bar high for eyelash curlers, if not setting the standard.
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Shiseido eyelash curler
This Japanese-made curler is for people with stubborn, straight lashes that don’t take well to eyelash curlers. The Shiseido curler is a favorite for people with smaller and almond-shaped eyes.
It costs $23 and can be bought both online and in some stores.
Shiseido eyelash curler pros
- Pinch-free curling: The frame’s edges are designed to not pinch eyelid skin.
- Lasting curl: The curl holds all day, even without a coat of waterproof mascara.
- Doesn’t pluck out lashes: Because it needs minimum pressure to curl your lashes, it reduces the risk of plucking them out or breaking them.
- Long-lasting construction: It can last for decades as long as you routinely change the pads and keep it clean.
- Includes one replacement pad: It comes with a flexible silicone pad refill.
- Two color choices: It comes in metallic silver and in limited edition gold.
Shiseido eyelash curler cons
- May not work on all eye shapes: It may pinch the skin of people with wide or round-shaped eyes.
- Expensive: While comparable in price to the Shu Uemura curler, the Shiseido is pricey.
This Japanese-made eyelash curler is a global sensation due to its dramatic results to lift and curl even short, stubborn eyelashes. Use it every morning for a bright-eyed look.
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- L’Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes features an eyelash primer and a mascara in its double-ended barrel.
Should you get the Shu Uemura or Shiseido eyelash curler?
Cost isn’t a deciding factor between the Shu Uemura and Shiseido curler. They both cost about $23. However, the Shu Uemura can only be purchased online.
The Shiseido curler is a better choice for smaller eyes, straight lashes or almond-shaped eyes. The Shu Uemura curler is a better choice for wider eyes, longer lashes or round-shaped eyes.
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Enjoying nature was something Aimee Copeland wasn't sure she'd do again after a ziplining accident in 2012.
"The mission of All Terrain Georgia is to enable all Georgians and our visitors, people visiting from out of state with mobility impairments to be able to enjoy the nurturing and healing qualities that are vast natural resources that our state has to offer," Copeland said.
After the accident, Copeland was diagnosed with a flesh-eating bacterial infection. She lost her hands, right foot and left leg.
She was 24 and frustrated.
"I had been an ecotherapy major in my master's program and wanted to be a wilderness guide and waking up missing my limbs, I thought well probably those 10-mile hikes in the woods aren't going to happen anymore. And I started Aimee Copeland Foundation because I saw that it's actually people who have disabilities who needed ecotherapy the most and are the most separated from the natural environment," she said.
From there, All Terrain Georgia was born. From extensive research to fundraising, it took about eight years to launch the program. Aimee's foundation partnered with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and last year opened the program to the public with 12 chairs. And, thanks to a generous donation, that fleet will soon grow to 24.
"Right now we have them in the northern half of Georgia, and so we'd really like to partner with her to have them in the southern half of Georgia as well," said Kim Hatcher, the public affairs coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. "She and her volunteers go out and personally scout the trails and pick which ones would be appropriate for the track chairs, so definitely this is the kind of project that could go all across the country."
There are similar projects in Michigan, Colorado, South Dakota and Minnesota. In Georgia, Aimee hopes to have chairs in every state park by the end of this year.
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"If you build it, they will come. People think people with disabilities don't want to be at the parks because you never see them there! But we do, we want to be out and about and everywhere, so I'd like to see these chairs being used on a daily basis," Copeland said.
You have to be certified to use the chair. Aimee's goal is to certify 100 users this year. You also have to be certified to be a hiking buddy. Both credentials ensure the safety of the chair's user, and help protect the environment.
"We train people to leave no trace and to use our equipment in safe and responsible ways," Copeland said. "And the all-terrain chairs that we use have zero footprint, zero carbon emissions. They're very safe for our soil. Because one of my most important prerogatives is that our children's children are able to also enjoy and utilize the land."
"The way the treads are designed, it does significantly less damage than for example, athlete's cleats out here on the trail. It's not penetrating the soil as much, so we don't really have to worry about erosion," said Adrian Fox, an interpretive ranger at Sweetwater Creek State Park. "All of our chair users who have been here have been amazing stewards for our park in particular. I've had folks who have gone out and used the chair and have come back with bags full of litter that they cleaned up just while they were enjoying the trails."
Aimee's next step is purchasing a van that can transport the chairs to different parks in Georgia. She doesn't want anyone to be limited in their ability or opportunity to get out and enjoy life.
"People say that this is a game changer for them ... For some people with congenital disabilities it's allowing them to go to places they've never been before. For people who have acquired disabilities it's returning them to nature and allowing them to return to their home and the things that they love and their hobbies. It just lets them walk their dog. Like very simple things that we take for granted," Copeland said.
For Aimee, this is the pride and joy of her foundation, and she's honored to provide a transformative opportunity for all bodies and abilities.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota is on the verge of banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals.” And lawmakers say they are naming the legislation after a woman who spent the last months of her life campaigning for restrictions that will be some of the toughest in the country.
Legislators, environmentalists and family members paid tribute Tuesday to Amara Strande. She died two days shy of her 21st birthday last month from a rare form of liver cancer. She grew up in a St. Paul suburb where the groundwater is contaminated by PFAS and believed the chemicals were part of what caused her cancer, which was diagnosed when she was 15.
“Through her pain and exhaustion, Amara was willing to be a voice of those who have become the victims of illnesses that are linked to these forever chemicals,” said her father, Michael Strande. ”Amara called on the lawmakers of Minnesota to do what is right in passing laws that will not only protect our environment, and human lives, but also force industries to find alternative ways of manufacturing their products without these deadly chemicals.”
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have spread around the globe and don’t break down in the environment. They have been linked to a broad range of health problems, including low birth weights and certain cancers. The chemicals have been used since the 1940s in many consumer and industrial products, including nonstick pans, fast-food packaging, fabrics and firefighting foam.
“I have spent the last five years fighting cancer with every ounce of my being. And I will for the rest of my life,” Amara Strande said at an emotional news conference with lawmakers and her parents back when they announced the legislation in January. “Corporations must stop the production of these toxins and be held accountable and pay for the damage they’ve done. Through no fault of my own, I was exposed to these toxic chemicals. And as a result, I will die with this cancer.”
“Amara’s Law” will allow only limited exceptions to the ban, such as firefighting foam used at airports and oil refineries and in protective clothing for firefighters. It also will require companies to disclose if the products they sell in Minnesota contain the chemicals. The ban would take effect in 2025 for a long list of products including carpets, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, fabrics and fabric treatments, furniture, products for children, menstruation products and ski wax.
A House-Senate conference committee that is negotiating the details of a broad environment and natural resources bill agreed last Thursday to the PFAS language that will be included. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and his administration support the ban. He is expected to sign it after the House and Senate complete work on the final package.
“This will be the strongest PFAS legislation in the nation,” said Democratic Rep. Sydney Jordan, of Minneapolis, who went on to say: “Minnesota invented PFAS. By passing this, Minnesota is going to invent the solution.”
Supporters said Minnesota has a special responsibility because the chemicals were invented by Maplewood-based 3M, which announced in December that it is exiting PFAS manufacturing and discontinuing their use in its products.
“We have a duty to lead the charge in their eradication from the environment, from our bodies, from our consumer products, from our water,” said Democratic Sen. Judy Seeberger, of Afton, the lead sponsor in the Senate. She said the issue is personal because her home well is contaminated with PFAS, forcing her to use a filtration system to get safe water.
Andrea Lovoll, legislative director of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, said the Minnesota legislation goes farther than any other state’s and has the strictest list of what counts as non-essential uses. For example, she said, California’s restrictions don’t cover cookware or require as many comprehensive disclosures. Up until now, she said, Maine has had the strongest restrictions. But Maine’s 2021 law mandates a phaseout by 2030 while Minnesota’s law kicks in faster.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last year designated the chemicals as hazardous substances under the Superfund law. But the EPA stopped short of an outright ban, after warning that the compounds were more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at extremely low levels.
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This story corrects the last name of Andrea Lovoll, legislative director of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/life-health/health/minnesota-prepares-for-near-total-ban-on-forever-chemicals/ | 2023-05-10 02:52:00 | 1 | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/life-health/health/minnesota-prepares-for-near-total-ban-on-forever-chemicals/ |
Canada's Challenger Bank™ Introduces ESG Framework
TORONTO, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equitable Bank (the "Bank" or "Equitable"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Equitable Group Inc. (TSX: EQB) (TSX: EQB.PR.C) (TSX: EQB.R) today released its first full-scale ESG Performance Report (the "Report") with data and commentary to provide stakeholders with transparent, relevant, and comprehensive disclosure on all aspects of environmental, social and governance strategies, practices, and outcomes within Canada's Challenger BankTM.
The Report features the Bank's challenger perspectives on the connection between ESG and its corporate values through its proprietary ESG framework and is organized according to each of EQB's five C's of ESG: Climate (environment), Customers, Challengers (employees), Community, and Corporate Governance.
"We are delighted to release our new ESG Performance Report, through which we challenged ourselves to disclose meaningful data, discuss ESG risks and risk management practices and elaborate on the opportunity areas that deeply engage our Bank as we live our purpose of driving change to enrich people's lives," said Andrew Moor, President and CEO of Equitable Bank. "It took a serious-minded effort to arrive at the final report. The result, which includes third-party assurance of emissions reporting, is a comprehensive point-in-time review that all stakeholders can rely on. That said, this is only the beginning. Our challenger ethos calls on us to constantly step up our approach rather than settling for the status quo. We will do so by holding ourselves accountable for progress against now publicly available data. As the Bank is soon to become Canada's 7th largest bank by assets, effective ESG practices will be of even greater importance to us and our stakeholders in the years ahead."
Led by metrics, the Bank's ESG Performance Report not only incorporates disclosure recommendations from several ESG frameworks and standards, such as the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), it also contains key datapoints requested by ESG rating agencies. Recognizing that the ESG landscape is changing rapidly, Equitable is supportive of standardization to increase clarity for issuers, investors, and customers who rely on comparable ESG data to drive decision making. The Bank supports consolidation proposed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
"In all areas of ESG, we are dedicated to doing our part to drive change and make a difference. In the spirit of transparency, we disclosed material metrics to hold ourselves accountable – consistent with our philosophy that what gets measured gets managed," added Mr. Moor. "The result of this multi-faceted effort is growing recognition of the Bank's performance by rating agencies. In 2021, we maintained an AA MSCI rating (on a scale of AAA-CCC) and our Sustainalytics Risk Rating improved by one percentage point to 21.1. We expect more improvement on these ratings in the years ahead as our ESG program matures and develops."
About Equitable Bank
Equitable Group Inc. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB, EQB.PR.C and EQB.R) and serves more than 340,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. Equitable Bank has a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) has been named the top Schedule I Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2022 and 2021 lists. Please visit equitablebank.ca for details.
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We use the word "apocalypse" to mean catastrophe, though the Greek word it's derived from signifies a revelation. Natalie Mering opens her fifth album, And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow, with a small one of her own. She's at a party, surrounded by people, and yet she feels unseen — no, it's more complicated than that. Maybe these partygoers see her as Weyes Blood, the noise experimentalist turned folk-pop auteur whose records are smart, ambitious and acclaimed, whose voice was described in a recent New Yorker profile as sounding like "a cool hand on a fevered brow." Maybe they follow her wry, reserved online persona. But do any of them know her, really? One could argue it's unhealthy to dwell on such things, but surely we've all been there anyway. Then comes that revelation, over woodwinds and strings: beautifully, her case isn't special. "We've all become strangers, even to ourselves," Mering sings, her tone as bracing as spring water, and continues: "Mercy is the only cure for being so lonely."
That song, "It's Not Just Me, It's Everybody," was the album's enchanting lead single, and with its release this September Mering also published a letter. "I was asking a lot of questions while writing these songs, and hyper isolation kept coming up," it read in typewriter font. "Our culture relies less and less on people. This breeds a new, unprecedented level of isolation. The promise we can buy our way out of that emptiness offers little comfort in the face of fear we all now live with — the fear of becoming obsolete." The themes she goes on to mention (technology, capitalism, narcissism) are of a strain that haunts my more thoughtful group chats, where conversation often returns to how weirdly anti-social the current moment feels; admittedly, they look a little obvious typed out. But to state its themes plainly undersells Hearts Aglow which, through stark truths and dreamy poetry, brushes against big ideas about our broken world and quiet apocalypses of her own: it's an ecosystem of intimacy, in its power to redeem and to destroy.
Mering has been known to swing for the fences; the native Californian's last album, 2019's highly praised Titanic Rising (the first in a trilogy, which Hearts Aglow follows), channeled the soft psychedelia of the Manson-era Laurel Canyon into songs "about" imminent earthly collapse. I use quotation marks with something of a personal grievance, regarding the tendency of contemporary critics to treat art like moral theater, as if you could express what's great about a record or a film with a list of timely thematic talking points. Meanwhile, Mering conducts small orchestras, deploys her timeless alto with instinctive precision, and writes lyrics that, in their simplicity, expand toward infinity in the manner of a haiku or a prayer. Sometimes on Hearts Aglow they're explicitly to do with post-pandemic social wreckage: it is what it is on "The Worst Is Done" as Mering, strumming her guitar along blithely, sings, "It's been a long, strange year / Everyone's sad." At other times we find ourselves tramping a lantern-lit path through dark woods ("Grapevine") or swinging over black waves on a boardwalk Ferris wheel ("Hearts Aglow"); the heart races. Mering's writing resonates deepest in moments like these, swept up in the senses.
There comes to mind a wonderful song about an apocalypse by the country singer Skeeter Davis. In 1962's "The End of the World," the crisis is not that the Earth has stopped spinning, but that it continues to. "Why does the sun go on shining? Why does the sea rush to shore?" Davis wonders in her unfussy twang. "Don't they know it's the end of the world? 'Cause you don't love me anymore..." (Boom: a revelation and a catastrophe; our fleeting private disasters, more ruinous than floods or earthquakes.) Hearts Aglow's title track, the album's lovestruck midpoint — which shares with Davis' ballad a yearning chord progression of the soda fountain variety — bathes Mering in carnival neon and radiant new love, mending for a moment the world's brokenness. Still, there's a sense of vertigo. We know what's to come after "Hearts Aglow" — two suites of songs mired in profound loneliness bookend it — and sometimes I rewind the track a couple times before the veil is ripped from the truth.
After a young adulthood spent screaming in grindcore bands or trying to out-dissonance her peers in male-dominated, DIY noise spheres, Mering has spoken poignantly about coming around to softness and grace — ideals, she's learned, that were never actually in contradiction to real art. (It felt like poetic justice last year when Mering's name appeared among the credits of Lana Del Rey's Chemtrails Over the Country Club, no less for a Joni Mitchell cover: a meeting of two of America's most beguiling songwriters, for whom feminine vulnerability has been a passageway to transcendental realms.) And so from a concept record "about" our fractured society emerges an earnest, if not entirely straightforward, breakup album. On "Grapevine," synths and strings swirl below the surface of a frontier ballad, as a stubborn cowboy pulls his love away; "California's my body, and your fire runs over me," Mering sings, her home state's signature apocalypse becoming her own. By the final track, "A Given Thing," Mering is alone; it's the only song without a backing band — mainly just a woman and her piano, performing a tragedy of codependence. "Sometimes our love is everlasting," she sings. "Sometimes we confuse the dream for one another." She had seen in someone else the remedy for suffering, and the illusion shattered. The sun goes on shining, the sea rushes to shore and love, in its benevolence, carries on elsewhere.
On "God Turn Me Into a Flower," as a church organ is joined slowly by cello, violin and the most sublime synth arrangement you'll hear this year (courtesy of Oneohtrix Point Never's Daniel Lopatin), Mering delivers an astonishing hymn to softness. It's also, elliptically, the story of Narcissus, our go-to cautionary tale about the perils of self-obsession — though that isn't what Ovid's story warns us of exactly. "O may he love himself alone, and yet fail in that great love," is the curse bestowed upon the aloof pretty boy, and when he finds himself beside a dark pool in the deep woods, gaze locked with his own reflection, what he's experiencing isn't vanity — it's an identity crisis. Narcissus mistakes his own image for another, someone who smiles when he smiles and weeps, too, in synchronicity, who ripples and fades when his hand reaches out and unwittingly punctures the illusion. In that way, it's also a crisis of intimacy — to believe that someone else could mirror you in perfect harmony, and in that harmony you would be redeemed. Narcissus wastes away there by the pool, and in place of his body grows a flower; some would call it punishment, the conclusion of his curse. Instead, Mering renders it as an honor — transcending individuality to exist in perfect natural communion, bending in accordance with the wind.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Departing U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina has been told to pay over $14,000 to charity after the House Ethics Committee found he financially benefited while purchasing a cryptocurrency that he was promoting and violated conflict of interest rules.
The investigation examined the one-term Republican’s purchase of LGB Coin, named for the chant “Let’s Go Brandon” mocking Democratic President Joe Biden.
The committee found Cawthorn, who lost his reelection bid in May’s primary, “acted in a manner that did not reflect creditably upon the House” based on his total conduct, according to the panel’s report and admonishment released Tuesday. That conduct, the report found, included “his repeated and knowing promotion of a cryptocurrency in which he held a financial interest.”
“While cryptocurrency promotion, particularly of a ‘meme coin,’ may be a novel issue before the committee, whether a member may promote an asset in which that member has a financial interest is not a novel question,” the report said. Cawthorn also was told to pay $1,000 in late fees on reports filed for his cryptocurrency transactions.
The committee also accepted other findings and recommendations from a investigative subcommittee — led by committee chairwoman Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, ranking member Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss. — that located no evidence Cawthorn had an improper relationship with a staff member.
Committee leaders announced an investigation of Cawthorn on the matters a week after his primary defeat to state Sen. Chuck Edwards, who went on to win the general election for a western North Carolina seat last month. Cawthorn, who was a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, was seen as a rising star by many conservatives when at age 25 he won the seat vacated by Mark Meadows, Trump’s then-chief of staff.
His term in office has been marked by a series of unforced political and personal errors, including stops by police while driving; being caught with guns at airport checkpoints; calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “thug;” and the release of videos showing him in sexually suggestive poses.
Cawthorn “is pleased to note that the committee fully exonerated him of the false, malicious, and stupendously idiotic allegations of an improper relationship with staff members,” spokesperson Micah Bock said in an emailed statement. Cawthorn plans to make donations to a gun-rights group and a spinal cord and paralysis treatment center, Bock said.
The subcommittee’s report found that in December 2021 Cawthorn provided a $150,000 check for 180 billion LGB Coin.
But the actual value of the amount of LGB Coin at the time he received it was more than what he had paid, according to the report, which called it an improper gift. That prompted the committee to direct Cawthorn to give $14,237.49 to charity.
The transaction occurred just before LGB Coin announced it would sponsor NASCAR driver Brandon Brown in 2022, but NASCAR soon withdrew its approval in early January. Cawthorn sold nearly all of the “meme” coin in three batches in December 2021 and January 2022, the committee said, but the congressman didn’t disclose either the purchase or sales until the investigative subcommittee was announced.
Cawthorn also had been in photographs and videos encouraging people to purchase LGB Coin. The subcommittee said it didn’t reach a consensus on whether Cawthorn intended to profit personally from those promotions. And while the subcommittee found he violated ethics law by failing to disclose timely his investment, it decided the failure wasn’t knowing or willful, declaring he was misinformed about relatively new requirements related to cryptocurrency.
As for the investigation into Cawthorn’s relationship with a staff member, the staffer at issue told investigators that he is Cawthorn’s second cousin. House rules or law related to nepotism apply to first cousins, the report said. The staffer was hired as Cawthorn’s scheduler and assisted him with his disability. Cawthorn uses a wheelchair after being partially paralyzed from a car accident as a teenager.
The investigation followed the release in the spring of photographs and videos depicting Cawthorn and the staffer “engaging in explicit and sexually suggestive comments and conduct.” At the time, Cawthorn described a video as “just stupid locker room talk between two cousins that grew up like brothers, taken long before I served in Congress.” | https://phl17.com/national-news/ap-cawthorn-broke-rules-over-meme-crypto-told-to-pay-14k/ | 2022-12-07 22:28:16 | 1 | https://phl17.com/national-news/ap-cawthorn-broke-rules-over-meme-crypto-told-to-pay-14k/ |
OLEAN, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Nickelberry scored 17 points off the bench to help La Salle to a 76-70 victory against St. Bonaventure on Wednesday night.
Nickelberry shot 5 for 10 (4 for 9 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line for the Explorers (11-13, 5-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Khalil Brantley shot 6 for 14, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Fousseyni Drame recorded nine points and shot 4 for 6, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.
Daryl Banks III led the way for the Bonnies (13-12, 7-5) with 16 points and six rebounds. Chad Venning added 16 points for St. Bonaventure. Yann Farell also had 10 points.
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WA Spokane WA Zone Forecast for Sunday, March 5, 2023
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1221 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
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Including the cities of Anatone and Peola
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
snow. Highs in the 30s, Lows in the 20s, South wind 5 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent
chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Lows 19 to
24.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in
the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Rain or snow likely. Light snow accumulations.
Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or
snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Lows in the upper 20s to
lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and mountain
snow showers. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
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Including the cities of Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy,
Ritzville, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, and Coulee City
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s, Lows in the lower
20s to lower 30s, Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s to mid 40s.
Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the 20s. Northeast wind
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the
lower to mid 40s, Lows in the 20s, Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the 40s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow.
Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Rain or snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs in
the upper 30s to mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Lows
in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain or snow. Highs in
the 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow.
Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain or snow. Highs in
the 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
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Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Republic, Inchelium, and Wauconda
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
Lows 17 to 25.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 14 to 21.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s to lower 40s. Lows 14 to 23.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance
of snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Lows 17 to 26.
.FRIDAY...Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the mid
to upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in
the upper 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow
showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Chance of
precipitation 30 percent.
.MONDAY...Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
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WAZ041-044-071200-
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere,
Waterville, and Mansfield
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the 30s, Lows in the 20s, North wind 5 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 18 to 24.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the 30s.
Lows 18 to 25.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs
in the 30s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the mid to upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Snow likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible.
Highs in the 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the 20s.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or
snow. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the 20s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of rain or snow. Highs in
the mid 30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow
showers. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ043-071200-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Omak, Okanogan, Brewster, Bridgeport,
Oroville, Nespelem, and Tonasket
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
Lows in the 20s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
30s to lower 40s. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Lows in the 20s.
.FRIDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in
the 30s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Lows
in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or
snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the mid to upper
20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow
showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
.MONDAY...Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ047-071200-
Central Chelan County-
Including the cities of Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
snow. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the 20s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Lows 16 to 22. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent
chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows 16 to
25.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows 19 to 25.
.FRIDAY...Snow likely. Moderate snow accumulations possible.
Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation
70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance
of snow. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or
snow. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the mid to upper
30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow
showers. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Chance of precipitation
50 percent.
.MONDAY...Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ048-071200-
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Holden Village,
and Stehekin
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
snow. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Lows 19 to 28.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows 17 to 22.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s. Lows 17 to 26.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Snow likely. Snow may be heavy at
times. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the
20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow.
Lows in the 20s.
.SUNDAY...Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the mid
30s to lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.MONDAY...Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ049-071200-
Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Methow,
and Conconully
1222 AM PST Mon Mar 6 2023
.REST OF TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
snow. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows 17 to 24.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers. Highs in the
upper 20s to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the
evening. Lows 14 to 20. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent
chance of snow showers. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows 14 to
23.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of snow. Highs in the lower to mid 30s. Lows 18 to 24.
.FRIDAY...Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs in the
lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent
chance of snow. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the 30s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.MONDAY...Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
$$
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ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Chase Elliott won the pole at Road America and will lead the field to green Sunday in his title defense on the Wisconsin road course.
NASCAR’s most popular driver is coming off a win last weekend at Nashville and put himself in position to make it two straight Cup victories with a strong qualifying run on the 4.048-mile road course. The Hendrick Motorsports driver edged Chase Briscoe by 0.038 seconds in Saturday qualifying.
That marks a major change from his starting position last year, when NASCAR’s premier series came to Road America for the first time since a Grand National event in 1956. Elliott started 34th last year but still found a way to win.
“Definitely a different vibe to the weekend,” Elliott said. “The car, I think, is going to need some different things to be successful tomorrow. I don’t think we’re as good as we need to be to be successful tomorrow, as we sit. I want to make sure we do our homework.”
Seven of Elliott’s 15 career victories have come on road courses.
Kyle Larson, Elliott’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate, qualified third. Tyler Reddick is fourth and Austin Cindric fifth.
Elliott, who enters Sunday’s event with a 30-point lead over Ross Chastain in the points standings, downplayed the advantage he will have by starting at the pole instead of the back of the pack as he did last year.
“These races are very long,” Elliott said. “Typically the cars that are superior find their way to the front, regardless of where they start. It’s nice to get a pole. You want them as much as you can, but I would much rather be good on Sunday than Saturday.”
Briscoe believed he had the fastest car and blamed himself for his inability to win the pole. Briscoe was the only Ford driver among the top four qualifiers.
“I should have run six-tenths faster than what I ran both rounds and just completely blew it,” Briscoe said. “I definitely have a really good short-run car. I don’t know what it’s going to be like on the long run, but on the short run it definitely is really good. I’ve just got to put it all together as a race-car driver. If we do that, then we should be in the hunt tomorrow.”
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(WFRV) – Bazaar After Dark is back!
The popular street event is a huge community event that brings the arts to life and this year it’s stronger than ever.
Tonya, Jake, and Renee visited Local 5 Live with details on this year’s event.
Bazaar After Dark is Friday, June 3 from 5 – 10 pm on West North Water Street in New London.
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Which tax preparation software is best?
When the taxman comes to the door, there’s no need to turn your house into a rummage sale just to pay your dues. All you need is the right tax preparation software. The best software for you should only be as complex as your finances. Otherwise, you can end up paying more for no extra benefit.
The best tax preparation software for the average person is Intuit TurboTax Deluxe Federal And State 2021. It covers all the most common deductions and credits and has an easy-to-understand interface.
What to know before you buy tax preparation software
Tax preparation software complexity
Some people’s taxes are simple enough to take 15 minutes once a year, while others must carefully track income and expenses all year. Varying levels of software match those needs.
- Basic software is for those with little to no complication and small incomes. If you’re filing taxes for the first time, start here.
- Advanced software is for those with complications and good-sized incomes. If you’re married with dependents and have a few revenue streams, go with this.
- Premium software is for those with several revenue streams and many complications. If you’ve ever considered an accountant due to your tax complexity, this is your best bet.
- Self-employed software is for freelancers and gig workers, etc. It covers the basics of expenses on top of premium offerings.
- Small-business software is more for year-round accounting than tax-time inputs.
- Business software is also for year-round accounting but for those with bigger businesses.
Operating system compatibility
Most tax preparation software can be used on only one operating system. The most common operating systems are Windows, found on the majority of computers, and macOS, found on Apple computers. Most tax prep software comes with a version for each, so make sure you order the right one.
What to look for in quality tax preparation software
Easy data import
The best tax preparation software makes importing your data as simple as possible. This can include uploading a picture of your files rather than needing to input them manually or letting you import your various accounts’ info.
E-filing
Most tax preparation software includes the ability to e-file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service. Double-check that yours does before you buy, or you’ll have to print and mail your return instead.
Customer support
Tax preparation software customer support includes the usual help with technology issues, but the best also includes support for those with tax questions. Software that includes tax question customer support is a lifesaver for those new to filing taxes and those with complex returns.
How much you can expect to spend on tax preparation software
Basic tax software can be found for free, as you aren’t required to pay the IRS to file your taxes. More advanced software can cost as little as $20 or as much as $100-plus. All-year accounting software usually starts around $100 and can cost $1,000-plus.
Tax preparation software FAQ
Should I do my own taxes or hire an accountant?
A. Neither course of action is better than the other. It comes down to how complex your taxes are, how good you are with numbers and whether you’re willing to spend the time it takes to prepare everything.
If you run a business and it’s your first tax time after opening it then you may want to hire an accountant who can both do your taxes and explain to you how to do them on your own next year.
If you have multiple sources of income and complicating factors such as being married, having kids and paying student loans, it’s a bit of a toss-up. An accountant is more expensive than software, but you save time and effort and might get a bigger refund.
If you have one income source and few to no complicating factors, free tax software or services that walk you through the steps are probably best.
I’ve never done taxes before. Where do I start?
A. The first step is to collect every piece of information you have on what money came in and what money went out. The more information you have, the more complex software you need. If you’re really lost, hire an accountant.
What’s the best tax preparation software to buy?
Top tax preparation software
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe Federal and State 2021
What you need to know: This is an excellent balance of simplicity and depth for those with more complex returns.
What you’ll love: It covers 350-plus deductions and credits and walks you through each of them while skipping those that don’t apply to you. You can import most of your tax files quickly and easily, including previous returns if you’ve used this software before.
What you should consider: This is last year’s version. The 2022 version comes out in November. Some consumers had issues installing it. State filing can be prepared but not e-filed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dell and Staples
Top tax preparation software for the money
What you need to know: If your taxes are simple, there’s no need for anything more complex.
What you’ll love: It covers simple income for both single and married people, whether filing jointly or individually. It also covers basic tax deductions and credits for those with dependents, such as children. It’s available for Windows and macOS systems. State taxes are available for an extra fee.
What you should consider: Like TurboTax, this is last year’s version with the 2022 version coming in November. A few customers found the font too small and the interface confusing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dell and Staples
Worth checking out
Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Premier Plus With Payroll
What you need to know: This is the best software you can get if you run a small business with employees.
What you’ll love: This software covers everything you need to keep your finances clean and precise, from tracking expenses to preparing your taxes. It can even create paychecks and lets you set up direct deposits for your employees. Your data is automatically backed up.
What you should consider: It’s only available as a yearly subscription and it’s among the most expensive. It’s complex and can take time to get the hang of.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dell and Staples
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SPORTSPHOTOS: Basketball night in Gaylord; Gaylord, St. Mary's both in action on Tuesday Dylan JespersenThe Petoskey News-Review | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/sports/2023/01/10/photos-basketball-night-in-gaylord-gaylord-st-marys-both-in-action-on-tuesday/69794949007/ | 2023-01-10 21:48:15 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/sports/2023/01/10/photos-basketball-night-in-gaylord-gaylord-st-marys-both-in-action-on-tuesday/69794949007/ |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.
The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Stan McClain would restrict public school instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and related topics to grades 6 through 12. McClain confirmed at a recent committee meeting that discussions about menstrual cycles would also be restricted to those grades.
"So if little girls experience their menstrual cycle in 5th grade or 4th grade, will that prohibit conversations from them since they are in the grade lower than sixth grade?" asked state Rep. Ashley Gantt, a Democrat who taught in public schools and noted that girls as young as 10 can begin having periods.
"It would," McClain responded.
The GOP-backed legislation cleared the House Education Quality Subcommittee on Wednesday by a 13-5 vote mainly along party lines. It would also allow parents to object to books and other materials their children are exposed to, require schools to teach that a person's sexual identity is determined biologically at birth and set up more scrutiny of certain educational materials by the state Department of Education.
McClain said the bill's intent is to bring uniformity to sex education across all of Florida's 67 school districts and provide more pathways for parents to object to books or other materials they find inappropriate for younger children.
At the committee meeting, Gantt asked whether teachers could face punishment if they discuss menstruation with younger students.
"My concern is they won't feel safe to have those conversations with these little girls," she said.
McClain said "that would not be the intent" of the bill and that he is "amenable" to some changes to its language. The measure must be approved by another committee before it can reach the House floor; a similar bill is pending in the Senate.
An email seeking comment was sent Saturday to the office of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is widely seen as a potential 2024 presidential candidate. | https://abc30.com/florida-period-bill-to-ban-talk-rep-stan-mcclain-law/12975303/ | 2023-03-19 03:58:15 | 0 | https://abc30.com/florida-period-bill-to-ban-talk-rep-stan-mcclain-law/12975303/ |
Motorsports Legend Looks to Fulfill Lifelong Dream By Making First Start in the Great American Race
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 23XI Racing announced today that the team will field a third car for the Daytona 500 with racing legend Travis Pastrana set to drive the No. 67 Black Rifle Coffee Company Toyota Camry TRD. The race will be Pastrana's inaugural entry in the NASCAR Cup Series and his third time in a stock car at Daytona International Speedway, where he finished 10th in the 2013 NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener. Eric Phillips will serve as crew chief for the No. 67 team.
With a career in motorsports spanning almost 25 years, Pastrana has competed in a myriad of racing series, ranging from supercross to motocross to rally racing, in addition to starts in NASCAR. Along with experience in the K&N Pro Series, Pastrana has 42 starts in the Xfinity Series and five starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he most recently competed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the fall of 2020. During his impressive career, the action sports star has won seven championships across supercross, motocross and rally racing, and has amassed 11 gold medals in moto and rally car events at the X Games.
Following years of competition in rally racing, Pastrana recently created the Nitro RallyCross series in 2018. Now in its fourth season, Pastrana is the series' reigning champion.
"I'm thrilled at the chance to race in the Daytona 500," said Travis Pastrana. "It's the one event every year that all my friends and family come together to watch at our buddy Dale's house and it's an event I've wanted to race my entire life. My first supercross win came at Daytona when I was 16 years old, and I qualified third at Daytona for the Xfinity series in 2013. That race didn't end up well, but I was able to finish 10th despite the fact I crossed the finish line backward through the infield grass at 180 mph. Trying to earn one of the very few remaining spots in qualifying for the biggest race I've ever had the opportunity to compete in will not be an easy task, but I'm confident the 23XI team will give me a car that belongs in the show and truly believe I have the skills to get it there. It was very important for me to put my best foot forward and I'm happy to undertake this endeavor with the 23XI Toyota team. They are always competitive at superspeedways, so I know we will be strong when we get to Daytona. All my friends, family and long-lost relatives plan to be there and I'm looking forward to sharing the moment with all my fans and my partners at Black Rifle Coffee Company, too."
Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded premium coffee company with a mission to better the lives of veterans, active-duty military and first responders, has a long-standing relationship with Pastrana, supporting his journey throughout racing and driving escapades. Most recently, the two partnered on an action-packed video to honor American military veterans on Veteran's Day, shredding the streets of small-town Boerne, Texas in a knock-down, drag-out car chase behind the wheel of two heavily-modified Hoonigan vehicles.
"Travis is part of the fabric that is Black Rifle Coffee Company and truly a member of our family," said Luke Peelgrane, senior vice president, Marketing and Media, Black Rifle Coffee Company. "When he came to us and shared his desire and interest in fulfilling one of his lifelong bucket list items – competing in the Great American Race – we didn't hesitate to come alongside him for the ride."
"We're excited to welcome Travis to the team as he competes for a spot in the Daytona 500," said Steve Lauletta, 23XI Racing president. "He is one of the most well-known and well-decorated action sports athletes of all time, and we're looking forward to helping him in his quest to race in the Daytona 500. Attracting a driver of Travis' stature speaks volumes to the success 23XI Racing has had in our first two seasons and points to the positive direction in which we are headed. Aside from the opportunity to introduce Travis' dedicated fanbase to 23XI and NASCAR, this race also provides a chance for more of our team members to expand their responsibilities as we continue to grow and strengthen the team."
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SCRANTON, Pa., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympia Chimney & Venting, Inc., a subsidiary of Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC, today announced that it has acquired SnapLok® Systems, LLC ("SnapLok®"), an industry leader in chimney & duct cleaning equipment based in Suffield, CT.
"We see this as a natural continuation of our Company's relationship with SnapLok®. We acquired SnapLok's United States and Canadian business operations and established a long-term partnership with its Founder and CEO David Kresge to continue industry leading product innovation," said Bryan Yourdon, CEO, Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC. "I am pleased to offer customers the full product line of all SnapLok® products and collaborate with Dave on future product innovations, which we will distribute through Copperfield Chimney Supply."
SnapLok® was founded by a long-time chimney and duct cleaning professional, inventor, and entrepreneur David Kresge who has been pivotal to the power sweeping industry, including the creation of his patented Dual Button – Push & Lock connection. SnapLok® products are sold to sweep professionals in more than 23 countries.
"I am excited for this next chapter in the history of SnapLok®. Our success at SnapLok® has been built on products that make our customers' jobs easier and more profitable," said David Kresge, Founder & CEO of SnapLok®. "This partnership provides me with the ability to focus on further driving industry leading product innovation. I'm looking forward to seeing SnapLok® expand and grow under Olympia."
The SnapLok® brand is available through Copperfield Chimney Supply. Customers may place new orders by visiting www.copperfield.com or by calling 800-247-3305. SnapLok® customer service will be integrated with Copperfield Chimney Supply.
About SnapLok®
Founded in 2018, SnapLok® Systems, LLC is the leader in the industry for its power sweeping technology for chimney & duct cleaning. Founded in the US and based in Suffield, Connecticut, SnapLok® is world-renowned for its patented "Dual Button – Push & Lock" connection.
About Olympia
Olympia Chimney and Venting, Inc. ("OCV"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of chimney venting systems, liners, and accessories. Headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, OCV is deeply committed to manufacturing quality products with innovative design and engineering.
About Copperfield
Copperfield Chimney Supply, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC, is a leading national distributor serving contractors and retailers in the sales and service of hearth and chimney systems. Headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania, they have distribution centers located in Bridgeport, NJ; Cleveland, OH; and Reno, NV to service customers throughout the United States and Canada.
If you would like more information about this press release, please contact Kim Hammill at 226-820-3332 or email at khammill@copperfield.com.
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SLATINGTON, Pa. - The Northern Lehigh football team won their first District XI championship in more than 10 years in 2021 and went on to win a pair of games in the Class 2A state playoffs.
While the Bulldogs lost a few key players from last year's squad, head coach Joe Tout believes they have enough depth to be a challenger again - especially with dropping down to the single-A classification.
"Every team you are going to play is going to want to knock you off," said Tout. "You are going to have that target so we are going to have to be ready to match that intensity. We are not going to be able to win games because of our name."
The Bulldogs open the season at Catasauqua on August 26. | https://www.wfmz.com/sports/new-classification-but-same-goals-for-northern-lehigh-football-team/article_93e3c27c-1b58-11ed-a750-53984f4ed073.html | 2022-08-14 01:00:03 | 1 | https://www.wfmz.com/sports/new-classification-but-same-goals-for-northern-lehigh-football-team/article_93e3c27c-1b58-11ed-a750-53984f4ed073.html |
Stationed near the Texas-Mexico border as part of the National Guard, Christopher Shingler first noticed a fever, trouble eating and vomiting in May.
Medics gave the 21-year-old tests for Covid-19, and at a hospital the Brazoria County resident was told he likely had a viral infection. In early June, after symptoms persisted, tests at a different hospital made it official: Shingler had malaria.
“I would wake up really early in the morning and I would start shaking,” Shingler said. A high fever would follow and lead to vomiting.
“It was a lot of just trying my best to make myself eat something, as small as I could, which usually I was unsuccessful, or trying to drink water, which, again, I was unsuccessful,” Shingler said.
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The disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, sickens more than 200 million people annually around the world and kills hundreds of thousands. Shingler is one of handful of people in the U.S. recently diagnosed with malaria without having traveled recently.
Shingler does not know how he got malaria or from where. He said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been in contact with him as officials try and find the source.
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WILLOW GROVE, Pa. , July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AnswerNet, a full-service provider of inbound, outbound, automated, and BPO contact center services, today officially marks its 25th Anniversary in business. The company rolled out a new corporate logo to further mark the important milestone.
On this commemorative day, AnswerNet is thanking its clients, partners, and employees who the company believes would not be where they are today without their ongoing support. AnswerNet is humbled by their profound loyalty and dedication throughout their business journey.
AnswerNet was founded in 1998, with roots tracing back to 1929. Its AnswerAmerica division began as The Western Union Telephone Answering Service answering calls for individual businesses, many of which they still service today. AnswerNet steadily grew, and by 2000, became the largest telemessaging and call center business in the country.
Fast forward to 2023, AnswerNet services some of the largest companies in the world across multiple communication channels, including SMS, live chat, email, social media, interactive voice response, and AI. The business is a thriving global organization with over 2,000 full-time premised-based and remote employees across 6 continents and 30 delivery teams.
"AnswerNet's 25 years of growth and success reflect my original vision and the company's overall dedication to helping our clients and partners grow profitably while providing fulfilling career paths for our employees, said Gary Pudles, AnswerNet's President & CEO. "I started the business with a mission to position AnswerNet as an industry leader at the forefront of call center technology and innovation – and that is exactly what we've become."
AnswerNet's commitment to its culture and work environment is reflected in the accolades both Gary Pudles and the company have received over the years, including the prestigious "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year," "Philadelphia Titan 100", "Inc. Power Partner," as was as landing on the 21st spot of Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 500."
As the AnswerNet journey continues, the company remains focused on bringing their clients the people and technology that allows them to run their businesses, their way.
About AnswerNet
Headquartered in Willow Grove, PA, AnswerNet is a full-service provider of inbound, outbound, automated, and BPO contact center services. Founded in 1998, with roots tracing back to 1929, the company has over 2,000 full-time premised based and remote employees across 6 continents and 30 delivery teams. Specialty divisions include Agriculture, Nonprofit, Education, Appointment Setting, Energy, and Third-Party Verification.
Contact: Lynette Byrnes
lynette.byrnes@answernet.com
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Shots weren’t falling for the Washington women’s basketball team Sunday afternoon.
It was on par with recent performances in its current three-game losing streak, but it cost UW an Apple Cup in its 66-52 loss at Washington State.
The struggles continued for the Huskies (9-5, 1-3 Pac-12) as they scored fewer than 60 points for the third consecutive game.
The most pertinent woes came from beyond the arc, where UW shot just 18%. Overall, the Huskies shot 33% from the floor — far behind the Cougars’ clip of 54%.
Dalayah Daniels kept UW afloat in the first quarter, scoring 6 points as the quarter ended in a 14-14 tie. In the second quarter, WSU began to pull away, outscoring UW, 17-10, as the Huskies made just four shots.
Facing a seven point halftime deficit, the Huskies needed a spark. They couldn’t find that spark, and sputtered into the fourth quarter still searching for a playmaker.
Instead, UW shot just 35.7% in the fourth quarter, and didn’t score a field goal in the final 2:58 of the game. By the time the clock struck zeroes, it marked an embarrassing, 14-point loss to its in-state rivals.
The result was a stark contrast to UW’s previous matchup with WSU, an emphatic, 82-66 statement win on Dec. 11.
Daniels was the only double-digit scorer for the Huskies, reaching 10 points.
One of the rare positives on the afternoon was freshman Hannah Stines, who converted on 4 of her 5 shots, scoring 8 points.
UW will look to get back on track quickly, as it has now lost four of its last five games, and has suffered three consecutive conference defeats.
It will have a chance to turn it around on Friday, Jan. 13, at Oregon.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, will report its second quarter 2023 financial results on Tuesday, August 1, after the U.S. financial markets close for trading. In conjunction with this announcement, Blackbaud will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 2, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results.
A webcast will be available and archived on Blackbaud's investor webpage following the call.
About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact. Serving the nonprofit and education sectors, companies committed to social responsibility and individual change makers, Blackbaud's essential software is built to accelerate impact in fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management. With millions of users and over $100 billion raised, granted or managed through Blackbaud platforms every year, Blackbaud's solutions are unleashing the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. Blackbaud has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies, Quartz's list of Best Companies for Remote Workers, and Forbes' list of America's Best Employers. A remote-first company, Blackbaud has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom, supporting users in 100+ countries. Learn more at www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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HAMILTON, ON and BOSTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: FUSN), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines, today announced that the compensation committee of the Company's Board of Directors granted stock option awards to purchase an aggregate of 36,000 shares of its common stock to three employees outside Fusion's 2020 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The stock options were granted as an inducement material to the individual becoming an employee of Fusion in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
The options have an exercise price of $3.67 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Fusion's common stock on June 6, 2022. Each option has a ten-year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and then in equal installments for 36 months thereafter, subject to the employee's continued service with Fusion through the applicable vesting dates.
Fusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines. Fusion connects alpha particle emitting isotopes to various targeting molecules in order to selectively deliver the alpha emitting payloads to tumors. Fusion's lead program, FPI-1434 targeting insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor, is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The pipeline includes FPI-1966, targeting the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3), advancing to a Phase 1 study following the recent investigational new drug (IND) clearance; and FPI-2059, a small molecule targeting neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1). In addition to a robust proprietary pipeline, Fusion has a collaboration with AstraZeneca to jointly develop novel targeted alpha therapies (TATs) and combination programs between Fusion's TATs and AstraZeneca's DNA Damage Repair Inhibitors (DDRis) and immuno-oncology agents. Fusion has also entered into a collaboration with Merck to evaluate FPI-1434 in combination with Merck's KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with solid tumors expressing IGF-1R. Fusion and Hamilton, Ontario-based McMaster University are building a current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility designed to support manufacturing of the Company's growing pipeline of TATs.
For further information: Amanda Cray, Senior Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications, 617-967-0207, cray@fusionpharma.com
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Here are the clubs Will Zalatoris used to win his first PGA Tour event at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first event in the FedExCup Playoffs.
Full-field scores from FedEx St. Jude Championship
Driver: Titleist TSR3
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR2 (13 degrees)
Irons: Titleist T200 (3); Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50, 54 degrees), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks SM9 (60 degrees)
Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Phantom X11 prototype
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom struck out 13 batters — the most ever for a Mets pitcher who threw five or fewer innings — but didn’t factor into the decision Sunday, when the NL East leaders beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 to complete a four-game sweep.
The Mets scored four in the eighth to break the tie.
Terrance Gore pinch-ran in place of Tomas Nido, who hit a single off Robert Stephenson (2-2). Gore stole second after three throws to first by Manny Bañuelos, took third when catcher Jason Delay’s throw sailed into centerfield and scored on Brandon Nimmo’s bloop single.
Daniel Vogelbach added a one-out, two-RBI single and Eduardo Escobar had a run-scoring groundout.
Joely Rodríguez (1-4) struck out a career-high five in two perfect innings.
The Mets stranded 12 runners in the first seven innings. But Jeff McNeil had an RBI single in the first and drew a bases-loaded walk in the second, when Pete Alonso hit into a run-scoring forceout.
Mets pitchers combined to strike out 20 batters, tying the big league record for a nine-inning game.
DeGrom allowed a leadoff double to Oneil Cruz in the first before retiring the next 15 batters, 13 by strikeout. Sid Fernandez (June 30, 1986) and Oliver Perez (Sept. 12, 2006) each struck out 11 batters in five-inning starts for the Mets.
DeGrom threw 26 pitches in the first — his most since a 29-pitch fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 9, 2021 — but needed just 61 pitches between the second and fifth.
Zack Collins, making his third appearance with the Pirates since being acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays, led off the sixth with his first hit for Pittsburgh and Delay followed with a single before Cruz homered just beyond the right-centerfield fence to chase deGrom.
The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner set a big league record by allowing three earned runs or fewer for the 40th straight start, breaking a tie with Jim Scott (1913-14).
Pirates starter Johan Oviedo gave up three runs in four innings.
TENSIONS FLARE
The benches and bullpens cleared but no punches were thrown after Pete Alonso was hit on the left elbow by an Oviedo pitch in the first inning.
It marked the fifth time a Pirates pitcher plunked a Mets batter since Saturday. Oviedo and Alonso exchanged words and gestures and Jeff McNeil helped steer Alonso towards first base while players milled about. After a couple minutes, the teams began heading to their benches and bullpens while “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” played at Citi Field.
The plunking of Alonso marked 102nd time this season the Mets have been hit by a pitch, three shy of tying the major league record set by the Cincinnati Reds in 2021.
Words also appeared to be traded between Mets second baseman Luis Guillorme and Pirates designated hitter Bryan Reynolds after Reynolds — who reached base when he was hit by Seth Lugo — slid beyond the bag on an inning-ending forceout in the sixth. Several Mets and Ke’Bryan Hayes, who hit the grounder,— remained on the right side of the infield as Reynolds and Guillorme conversed from a distance.
JOAN HODGES
The Mets held a moment of silence prior to first pitch in memory of Joan Hodges, the widow of Hall of Famer and 1969 “Miracle Mets” manager Gil Hodges.
Joan Hodges died Saturday night at 95 years old, a little less than two months after Gil was officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame. She is survived by the couple’s three children.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: RHP JT Brubaker (right arm inflammation), who exited his start after three innings Friday night, was placed on the 15-day injured list. Pittsburgh recalled RHP Luis Ortiz from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Mets: RHP Max Scherzer (left oblique) will be activated to start Monday night, when New York starts a road trip with the opener of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. … Manager Buck Showalter said RHP Drew Smith (right lat) could be activated as soon as Tuesday. Smith hasn’t pitched since July 24.
UP NEXT
Pirates: Have not yet announced a starter for Tuesday, when Pittsburgh continues its Big Apple swing with the opener of a two-game series against the Yankees.
Mets: Scherzer (9-4, 2.26 ERA), pitching for the first time since Sept. 3, will be making his fourth attempt at earning the 200th win of his career.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID-19
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, a day after a high-profile meeting with the visiting prime minister of New Zealand.
Newsom has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation at least through Thursday and until he tests negative, his office said in a statement. The Democratic governor plans to work remotely during that time.
His office said Newsom, 54, will begin a five-day regimen of the Paxlovid antiviral.
The governor’s office said it has notified the delegation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The two leaders met in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Friday to announce a climate change partnership. Ardern tested positive for the virus earlier in May.
The governor’s office said it does not know how Newsom contracted the virus. He is vaccinated and received his second booster shot this month.
Other public officials have recently announced testing positive for the virus, including Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday and Vice President Kamala Harris last month.
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Hundreds of Paddington bears left for queen to go to charity
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says over 1,000 Paddington bears and other teddies left in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London and Windsor will be donated to a children’s charity.
Mourners left thousands of tributes, including flowers and teddy bears, outside Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and in royal parks in an outpouring of grief after Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died on Sept. 8 at age 96.
The queen became linked to Paddington Bear after the two appeared together in a short comedy video during Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier this year.
Buckingham Palace and the royal parks said Saturday the hundreds of bears left in tribute of the queen will be professionally cleaned before being delivered to Barnado’s, a children’s charity.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Peloton is laying off employees and raising prices for some of its equipment as part of its latest bid to make the business profitable and free up cash.
The changes were disclosed Friday in a memo to employees of the maker of high-end exercise bikes and treadmills from its new CEO Barry McCarthy. In addition to cutting 784 jobs, Peloton will close its North America distribution network and shift its delivery work to third-party providers.
The New York-based company said it also plans to “significantly” reduce its North American store base, which now numbers 86. But it didn’t say how many locations will close.
The moves mark the latest changes since McCarthy, who served as chief financial officer at Spotify, took over as CEO in February. He replaces John Foley, who co-founded the business 10 years ago.
The coronavirus pandemic set Peloton on a wild ride. Its shares surged more than 400% in 2020 amid lockdowns that made its bikes and treadmills popular among customers who pay a fee to participate in Peloton’s interactive workouts.
But nearly all of those gains were wiped out last year as the distribution of vaccines sent many people out of their homes and back into gyms. Now, the company, which recorded its only profitable quarters during the pandemic, is reining in ambitious plans and lowering costs after badly misjudging the staying power of the exercise-at-home trend.
Peloton said it is raising the price of its flagship Bike+ by $500 to $2,495 and its Tread treadmill by $800 to $3,495. The price increases represent an about-face from April, when it was lowering prices to try to get rid of inventory. McCarthy noted in the memo that at the time, the company was still in the early days of its $800 million restructuring plan and was under “considerable cash flow pressure.”
Last month, Peloton announced it will stop making its own interactive stationary bikes and treadmills, outsourcing those duties to a Taiwanese manufacturer. It also said it was also suspending manufacturing operations at the Tonic Fitness Technology plant in Taiwan for the rest of the year.
As of June 30 of last year, Peloton employed about 8,600 people worldwide, including about 6,700 in the U.S. But in February, it said it was cutting 2,800 jobs, including about 20% of its corporate jobs. At the time, it said instructors who lead interactive classes for Peloton would not be included in cuts.
Peloton also said in February it was winding down the development of its Peloton Output Park factory in Ohio.
Friday’s news cheered investors, who sent shares in Peloton Interactive Inc. up $1.62, or nearly 14%, to $13.53. The stock is still down 88% over the last 12 months.
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TX Houston/Galveston TX Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 10, 2022
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228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
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Austin-
Including the cities of Sealy and Bellville
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy after midnight, then becoming sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 105. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 112.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
111 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat
index values up to 108 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
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Including the cities of Pearland, Alvin, and Angleton
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph after
midnight. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
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228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs 105 to 110. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Heat index values up to 110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat
index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
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Including the cities of Caldwell and Somerville
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs 105 to 110. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat
index values up to 110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 104. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to
105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
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Including the cities of Winnie, Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, Stowell,
and Old River-Winfree
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
109.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index
values up to 106 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 107.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early
in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ210-112100-
Colorado-
Including the cities of Columbus, Eagle Lake, and Weimar
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy after midnight, then becoming sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 105. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 112.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
111 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ227-112100-
Fort Bend-
Including the cities of Missouri City, Mission Bend, Sugar Land,
Rosenberg, First Colony, and Pecan Grove
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy after midnight, then clearing. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with
highs 100 to 105. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 112.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index
values up to 110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the
evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. West winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ238-112100-
Inland Galveston-
Including the cities of League City and Friendswood
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
111.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the
evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest around 5 mph after
midnight. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ198-112100-
Grimes-
Including the city of Navasota
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 105. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ213-112100-
Inland Harris-
Including the city of Houston
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 112.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 111 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after
midnight. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ163-112100-
Houston-
Including the city of Crockett
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs 100 to 105. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index values up
to 109 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. West winds around
5 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ235-112100-
Inland Jackson-
Including the cities of Edna and Ganado
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid
with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat
index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ200-112100-
Northern Liberty-
Including the cities of Liberty, Cleveland, and Dayton
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. West
winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat
index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ176-112100-
Madison-
Including the city of Madisonville
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 105.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 109 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 106 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ236-112100-
Inland Matagorda-
Including the city of Bay City
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
109.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ199-112100-
Montgomery-
Including the cities of Conroe and The Woodlands
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy after midnight, then clearing. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with
highs 100 to 105. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat
index values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. West winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming southeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ179-112100-
Polk-
Including the cities of Livingston and Corrigan
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 108 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. West winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Heat index values up to
108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat index
values up to 106 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ178-112100-
San Jacinto-
Including the cities of Shepherd and Coldspring
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy after midnight, then becoming sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 100. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 108 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Heat index values
up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. West winds around 5 mph,
becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ164-112100-
Trinity-
Including the cities of Trinity and Groveton
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index values up
to 108 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. West winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Heat index values up to
108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 106 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. West winds around
5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Heat index values up to
108.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ177-112100-
Walker-
Including the city of Huntsville
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs 100 to 105. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 109 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 106 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming east with gusts up to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ212-112100-
Waller-
Including the cities of Hempstead, Prairie View, Brookshire,
and Waller
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy after midnight, then clearing. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with
highs around 105. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 112.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
111 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat
index values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat
index values up to 108 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 108.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ197-112100-
Washington-
Including the city of Brenham
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 105. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
110 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds around 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southwest winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ226-112100-
Wharton-
Including the cities of El Campo and Wharton
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny after midnight, then becoming sunny. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot
with highs around 100. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Heat index
values up to 107 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon. Heat index values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in
the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ300-112100-
Southern Liberty-
Including the city of Devers
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
111.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Humid with lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 109 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 107.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight. Heat
index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds
around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ313-112100-
Coastal Harris-
Including the cities of Pasadena and Baytown
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
112.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 111 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West
winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Heat index values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after
midnight. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ338-112100-
Coastal Galveston-
Including the cities of Texas City, Dickinson, and La Marque
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up
to 106 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 109.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early
in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ337-112100-
Coastal Brazoria-
Including the cities of Lake Jackson, Freeport, and Clute
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
110.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows around 80. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the
afternoon. Heat index values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in
the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ336-112100-
Coastal Matagorda-
Including the city of Palacios
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ335-112100-
Coastal Jackson-
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid
with lows in the lower 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows around 80. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ436-112100-
Matagorda Islands-
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Humid. Near steady temperature in
the mid 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Humid. Near steady temperature in the mid 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid. Near steady temperature in the
mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid. Near steady temperature in
the mid 80s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 80s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the
mid 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ437-112100-
Brazoria Islands-
Including the city of Surfside Beach
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 80s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs around 90. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 80s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds
around 10 mph, becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
TXZ438-112100-
Galveston Island-
Including the city of Galveston
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
110.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 111 early.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Heat index
values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 109 early.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
$$
TXZ439-112100-
Bolivar Peninsula-
228 AM CDT Mon Jul 11 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds around
10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 107.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
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Teen accused of fatally shooting pregnant 16-year-old
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - A 15-year-old boy from Mississippi is facing murder charges after police say he fatally shot a 16-year-old girl. Three others are also facing charges in the case.
WLOX reports that 15-year-old Brenton Brumfield was arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Kamori Lake, who was 3-and-a-half months pregnant.
Police responded to a Gulfport apartment complex around 1:21 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of the shooting. Lake had been taken to the hospital about 1:10 p.m., where she died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
The 16-year-old had just found out she was having a baby boy, according to WLOX.
As the investigation progressed, police say they determined Brumfield had pointed a firearm at Lake and discharged it, causing the fatal injury.
“This heinous crime will not go unpunished,” police told WLOX.
Brumfield is charged with second-degree murder and homicide of an unborn child. He is being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in lieu of a $500,000 bond.
Three other people, two of them teenagers, are charged with hindering the prosecution of another in relation to the case. Jamarrion Jackson, 19, is in custody on a bond of $25,000. The two teens, 13 and 17, were taken to the Harrison County Youth Detention Center.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Gulfport Police at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.
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WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, July 16, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Reno NV
403 PM PDT Sat Jul 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Mono
and southwestern Mineral Counties through 445 PM PDT...
At 402 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Benton Hot Springs, or 9 miles west of Benton, moving
north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Glass Mountain and portions of State Road 120.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3774 11875 3797 11878 3804 11862 3799 11856
3775 11853
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 175DEG 11KT 3781 11865
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. today announced the acquisition of Denver, Colorado-based Denver Agency. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1932, Denver Agency is a leading personal lines-focused insurance agency that specializes in serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients throughout the U.S. The agency also offers commercial property/casualty solutions for those clients. Eric Gordon, Chip McKeever, Katy Hyman Roth and their team will continue to operate from their current location under the direction of Jeff Saunders, head of Gallagher's US personal lines business, and Jay Eshelman, head of Gallagher Select, its U.S. property/casualty operations for small businesses.
"Denver Agency is a leading private client brokerage that is highly regarded across the U.S. because of their thought leadership, the experience of their team and their hospitality approach. Their focus complements our other lines of business and offers us additional cross-selling opportunities," said J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO. "I'm delighted to welcome Eric, Chip, Katy and their team to Gallagher."
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Gallagher provides these services in approximately 130 countries around the world through its owned operations and a network of correspondent brokers and consultants.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander’s phone rang in November. New York Mets owner Steve Cohen was on the line.
“It really wasn’t a baseball call. It was just a ‘Hey, this is Steve. You’re Justin. Let me get to know you a little bit,’” the pitcher recalled Tuesday.
That conversation led to an $86.7 million, two-year contract on Dec. 5, a deal that was finalized two days later.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner was introduced at a news conference Tuesday at Citi Field. Verlander joins former Detroit teammate Max Scherzer atop the rotation, and effectively replaces Jacob deGrom, who left New York and agreed to a $185 million, five-year contract with Texas.
“I would expect the pool and ping-pong games to maybe take on another another level,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said of adding another hypercompetitive player to his clubhouse.
New York, seeking its first World Series title since 1986, has boosted its luxury tax payroll to about $360 million next year, on track for a record tax of about $85 million.
Entering their third season under Cohen, the Mets have committed $476.7 million to seven free agents. They also added starting pitchers Kodei Senga and José Quintana, retained center fielder Brandon Nimmo and closer Edwin Díaz, signed reliever David Robertson and reached an agreement with catcher Omar Narváez that is pending a physical.
“We just talked about putting the best team we could on the field and kind of let winning drive the decisions,” Eppler said. “With some of the conversations that we had, the future does come up and it comes up a lot. But in the here and the now, being able to put a club together that we feel really good about was was important.”
Verlander said he’d been given a heads up that Cohen would call.
“When I look back at the process, it was one of the things I think gave me an insight into how Steve views the organization and this isn’t just an investment for him,” the 39-year-old right-hander said. “He wants to have his finger on or get to know people intimately that are involved in this thing, and what more could you ask for as a player than that?”
When Cohen called, Verlander knew the Mets were waiting for a decision by deGrom, a 34-year-old two-time Cy Young Award winner who was hurt for much of the last two seasons.
“He’s iconic here in this stadium and for this organization,” Verlander said. “I don’t think it was fair to him or to me to make that decision before he made his decision.”
But Verlander said that he himself “took a leap of faith … and I think that leap of faith has paid off.”
Verlander’s wife, model Kate Upton, sat in a front-row seat in a purple pantsuit with their 4-year-old daughter Genevieve and watched the pitcher put on a No. 35 Mets jersey.
“Billy has a vision, knows the team intimately and what puzzle pieces best fit to make the complete puzzle,” the nine-time All-Star said. “But, ultimately, some of those pieces aren’t cheap.”
Eppler said deGrom’s contract was far longer than the Mets were comfortable with and that “it kind of fit our timeline with Justin.
“We were comfortable doing that one, especially after interviewing him a little bit and getting a sense of how he takes care of his body, how he takes care of his — from all aspects, right, whether it’s sleep, nutrition, stretching,”
Returning from Tommy John surgery in September 2020, Verlander went 18-4 with a major league-low 1.75 ERA this year in 28 starts for the Astros and raised his career record to 244-133. He also got his first win in nine career World Series starts in Game 5 as Houston beat Philadelphia in six games, earning his second World Series ring.
Verlander is guaranteed $43,333,333 in each of the next two seasons, matching Scherzer’s annual salary in a $130 million, three-year deal through 2024. Verlander has a conditional $35 million player option for 2025.
He said he also “loved the vibe” of New York because of an offseason he spent with his wife in Battery Park City.
“When I got to live here and really kind of understand the city and feel the vibe and get to know the grid a little bit better, it really opened up my mind as to how great this city is, and I’m so thankful now looking back, that I had that time because it’s really intoxicating,” Verlander said.
Having come back from core muscle surgery in January 2014 and then the elbow operation, Verlander says he continues to pitch because of “what a bad example would be for my daughter” to retire.
“Why would I put in all that time and effort and work and sacrifice and sell myself short at the end?” he said. “It’s like running a marathon and and stopping a mile from the finish line. Maybe I’m 10 miles from the finish line.”
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The National Park Service (NPS) wants to demolish 16 structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
The NPS says the structures are hazardous, non-historic and abandoned. Dilapidated, overgrown conditions create maintenance burdens and areas that are vulnerable to trespassing. They expect to save about $800,000 a year in maintenance and law enforcement costs. The project already has funding from the Great American Outdoors Act and the Legacy Restoration Fund.
The money is part of an effort to address the extensive maintenance backlog in National Parks.
The public is invited to attend an open house on Thursday Dec. 8 in Glen Jean from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Glen Jean Bank to learn more about the NPS plans.
NPS expects the demolition will also free up staff and financial resources for maintaining other facilities and resources that park visitors can use.
The structures/areas to be removed through this project are:
- Ajax Mines Grounds (Items to be removed include large pipes, mechanical apparatus, and fences)
- Ajax Pump Station Building
- Billy Jo Adkins House
- Burnwood Maintenance Storage Building
- Burnwood Ranger Storage Building
- Burnwood Ranger Storage Shed
- Clarence Plumley House, Meadow Creek
- Dun Glen Boat Storage/Emergency Cache (Constructed by NPS)
- Glade Creek Restroom
- Glenwood Corp River Road Cabins (Structures have been removed. Next phase work will include remediating old septic systems and revegetating area)
- Grandview Resource Stewardship Office
- Jonny and Brenda Adkins House
- Julian Mark Richmond House
- Julian Mark Richmond Shed
- Samuel Ames Garage
- Samuel Ames House
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Football season is just around the corner, and the Big Sky Conference — along with MTN Sports — will get the season started in grand fashion once again with the 2023 Kickoff. You can watch it happen live with the KBZK Streaming App.
Players, coaches, school officials, members of the media, and many others will converge on Spokane on Saturday, July 22, 2023, for a full weekend of events to get Big Sky Conference schools all set for another season of play.
Saturday evening features the induction of new members to the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame.
14 Big Sky legends are on tap including Shannon Butler (Montana State Cross Country/Track & Field 1989-91), Dr. Ginny Hunt (Montana State Administration 1977-93), and Larry Krystkowiak (Montana Men’s Basketball 1982-86).
Monday morning it’s time to meet the press when members of the media from across the country will be on hand to capture interviews with key players from around the conference.
MTN Sports will bring the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame and Media Day to viewers throughout the state on the KBZK Streaming App. Here is the schedule of live coverage:
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame
8:00 pm MDT
Monday, July 24, 2023
Big Sky Conference Media Day
10:00 am MDT – 12:00 pm MDT
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Seattle's iconic charity stair climb will benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Space Needle Foundation
SEATTLE, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of registration for one of Seattle's signature community events for an opportunity that comes only once per year: climbing the Space Needle's 832 open-air stairs to the top. Base 2 Space takes place Sunday, October 1, 2023 and welcomes climbers to scale the landmark tower while raising money for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Space Needle Foundation. To date, the Space Needle's signature event has raised over 3.5 million dollars for life-saving cancer research and care.
This year, special awards await ten early bird climbers with the highest number of unique donors to their fundraising page by midnight on May 24. The climber with the most individual donors will win two tickets to Taylor Swift's sold-out concert at Lumen Field on July 22. The nine runners-up will enjoy additional awards, such as a luxury experience at the Space Needle, tickets, and more. Official rules are available at www.Base2SpaceSeattle.com.
Base 2 Space is open to runners and walkers of all fitness levels. Climbers will ascend 832 steps from the base of the Space Needle, ending at the Observation Deck, 520 feet above Seattle. The dual spiral staircases provide breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, Downtown Seattle, and Puget Sound the entire way to the top.
"We are thrilled to have Base 2 Space back and bigger than ever," said Ron Sevart, Space Needle President & CEO. "It's a unique chance to scale the tower and join the community of climbers that have made such a tremendous positive impact supporting the amazing work happening at Fred Hutch. Expect more climbers, volunteers, donors, and even more money raised for the vital cancer research and care happening in the shadow of the Space Needle.
To register, each participant must pay a registration fee and meet a fundraising minimum. Those that sign up before May 24 will qualify for a discounted early bird rate of $75 for adults and $50 for youth (age 8 –17). After May 24, the cost will increase to $89 for adults (youth registration remains $50). Each climber must fundraise a minimum of $175 for adults ($100 for youth). Registration and fundraising tips are available online at www.Base2SpaceSeattle.com.
"Fred Hutch is honored to be the beneficiary of this stellar event once again," said Kelly O'Brien, Vice President Philanthropy at Fred Hutch. "We love gathering with this community each October and always come away inspired by their incredible dedication and proud to put the funds they raise to work fueling breakthrough research and compassionate patient care. I, personally, can't wait to climb those 832 steps and enjoy the incredible views."
Top fundraisers from 2023 will get the chance to climb the spire of the Space Needle, a special honor reserved for those who raise the most for Fred Hutch. The 2022 top fundraisers will be celebrated in May 2023, as they lay down the first coats of Astronaut White paint on the Space Needle's sloped roof, marking the end of the Galaxy Gold roof and Space Needle 60th anniversary celebrations.
Base 2 Space images and videos are available at the link here.
About the Space Needle
Built as the centerpiece and inspiration for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the Space Needle has since become a part of the Seattle experience and the globally-recognized icon for the city. The Space Needle's recent $100 million renovation added more than 176 tons of glass to the structure offering unparalleled views of Seattle, and houses The Loupe — the world's first revolving glass floor. Open year-round, the Space Needle hosts more than a million visitors per year. For more information visit: spaceneedle.com/press.
About the Space Needle Foundation
As a subsidiary of the Seattle Foundation, the Space Needle Foundation is committed to elevating our community's collective future by supporting organizations who are at the forefront of transforming lives and make a positive difference in the Puget Sound region.
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Cell: (907) 306-1890
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Investment Will Support Growth of Independent Pet Health and Wellness Brand
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm, today announced that it has acquired Vetnique Labs ("Vetnique" or the "Company"). In partnership with founder and CEO James Bascharon DVM, who will remain in his current role and maintain a significant stake in the business, Gryphon will invest in expanding the Company's product and geographic reach while supporting its mission of developing and delivering clinically proven and highly efficacious products that help pets thrive. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Naperville, IL, Vetnique develops a range of specialty pet products including supplements and topical solutions for digestive health, allergy and dermatological support, ear care, active lifestyle, and calming support. For more than a decade, Dr. Bascharon and the Vetnique team have helped pets lead healthier and happier lives through unique, veterinary-formulated products. With nine separate sub-brands, Vetnique is sold domestically and abroad through a variety of channels, including direct to consumer, through pet specialty retail outlets, and through veterinary distributors. The Company is best known for its iconic Glandex supplement and has developed a full range of nose-to-tail solutions featuring clinically proven ingredients.
Gryphon Operating Partner Mike Ferry said, "Vetnique occupies a unique position in the $2 billion pet supplement market as a company with innovative products benefitting from compelling tailwinds. As we continue to see increased use of supplements with companion animals, we believe that Vetnique will stand out as offering differentiated solutions that provide real and lasting benefits for pets."
Eddie Douglas, Principal in Gryphon's Consumer Group, noted, "We look forward to partnering with James and his outstanding team at Vetnique, and can't wait to get to work. After many years of evaluating the overall pet space, we are excited to support Vetnique's efforts to build the premier pet health and wellness platform. We are impressed with the business to date and are honored to welcome such a unique brand into the Gryphon family."
Dr. Bascharon commented, "We are delighted to join the team at Gryphon as we enter our next phase of growth. Gryphon is an ideal partner given the firm's experience in pet and consumer health and its track record of working with professionally recommended brands. We believe this investment will allow us to accelerate the incredible momentum we have built over the last few years."
Matt Farron, Partner and Head of Gryphon's Consumer Group, added, "Vetnique is a perfect fit for Gryphon and leverages our proactive focus of investing behind differentiated brands in pet health. We are proud to be working with such an innovator in a thriving sector and to be supporting the team as they build for the future."
As part of the transaction, Mr. Ferry, Mr. Farron, and Mr. Douglas will join the Company's Board of Directors. The transaction marks Gryphon's first investment in the pet products space and second investment in the broader pet health and wellness ecosystem, following its 2019 investment in veterinary support organization Heartland Veterinary Partners.
William Blair & Company, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to Gryphon. Raymond James served as financial advisor to Vetnique. Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Gryphon.
About Vetnique Labs
Vetnique Labs is a leading pet health and wellness platform on a mission to help pets thrive. Since its founding in 2012 by James Bascharon DVM, the Company, best known for its iconic Glandex supplement, has evolved into one of the fastest growing omni-channel pet brands in the United States. Vetnique's product portfolio now consists of a holistic 'nose-to-tail' range of unique, multi-modal pet health products that are vet-formulated and recommended by vets worldwide. Learn more about Vetnique Labs at vetniquelabs.com.
About Gryphon Investors
Gryphon Investors is a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing companies in partnership with management. As of December 31, 2022, the firm has over $8.9 billion of assets under management. Gryphon prioritizes investment opportunities where it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners and executives to build leading companies, utilizing Gryphon's capital, specialized professional resources, and operational expertise. For more information, please visit www.gryphoninvestors.com.
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Lambert
Caroline Luz
203-570-6462
cluz@lambert.com
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Jennifer Hurson
845-507-0571
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Leading organizations from around the world and across multiple industries recognized for embracing modern accounting to drive transformational outcomes
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accounting automation software leader BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) has announced the winners of its 2022 Modern Accounting Awards. The company's fourth annual global awards program recognizes customers that have achieved transformational outcomes by going beyond traditional manual accounting processes to embrace modern accounting. The 2022 winners - spanning multiple industries and regions - demonstrate excellence in using BlackLine's market-leading solutions for financial close, intercompany financial management and accounts receivable (AR) automation and join notable past award recipients including Domino's, SiriusXM and Zurich North America.
This year, BlackLine honored customers in six categories:
- The Unifier – For the company that has overcome the challenges inherent in a complex finance technology landscape by unifying data, processes and visibility to deliver accurate results faster.
- The Accelerator – For the company that has automated routine accounting work to save time and refocus finance professionals on strategic business initiatives, revolutionizing finance and accounting use cases with process design and automation.
- The Closer – For the company that has embraced continuous accounting, distributing close tasks across the period to reduce month-end workloads, speeding up the close process and supporting the business in real time.
- The Capitalizer – For the company that consistently unlocks working capital, achieving operational excellence by unifying data and processes with the deployment of BlackLine's accounts receivable automation solutions.
- The Modernizer – For the company that has embraced modern accounting, moving from traditional, manual and chaotic processes towards a proactive, predictable and fast finance and accounting (F&A) function.
- The Pioneer – For the company that is a modern accounting trailblazer, taking on new challenges to continually eliminate manual processes and elevate innovation through the creative use of technology solutions, advanced functionality and new capabilities and features.
"We received a record number of submissions this year with impressive stories to tell, making it difficult to choose the best. Each of these customers has truly raised the bar for modern accounting and set new standards for digital finance transformation," said BlackLine CEO Marc Huffman. "We're honored to recognize all of the winners, as well as many of the other nominated companies, for making tremendous strides optimizing and automating critical processes in their finance and accounting organizations so they can deliver strategic value to the business."
Entries were evaluated and winners selected by a team of BlackLine digital finance transformation experts. Award winners will be celebrated on the main stage at BlackLine's annual global conference BeyondTheBlack™ 2022 and also will share their transformation stories in featured breakout sessions.
For 14 years, BeyondTheBlack has brought together a global community focused on innovation and leadership in Finance and Accounting. BeyondTheBlack 2022 will take place in person Monday to Wednesday, Nov. 7th to 9th, in Las Vegas, featuring over 100 sessions including more than 50 customer speakers. A livestream also will be available featuring select keynotes and panel sessions. Join us to find out what the best companies in the world have to say about using BlackLine to modernize their F&A operations.
For information or to register to attend in person or virtually, go here.
Companies come to BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) because their traditional manual accounting processes are not sustainable. BlackLine's cloud-based financial operations management platform and market-leading customer service help companies move to modern accounting by unifying their data and processes, automating repetitive work, and driving accountability through visibility. BlackLine provides solutions to manage and automate financial close, accounts receivable and intercompany accounting processes, helping large enterprises and midsize companies across all industries do accounting work better, faster and with more control.
More than 4,000 customers trust BlackLine to help them close faster with complete and accurate results. The company is the pioneer of the cloud financial close market and recognized as the leader by customers at leading end-user review sites including G2 and TrustRadius. BlackLine is a global company with operations in major business centers around the world including Los Angeles, New York, the San Francisco Bay area, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney. For more information, please visit blackline.com.
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JENNIE-O® team members and Carla Hall visit Blue Grass Elementary School today
WILLMAR, Minn., Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand – category leader and trusted brand for turkey products – announced a partnership with esteemed chef, cookbook author and beloved TV personality Carla Hall. The team will honor school cafeteria staff of Blue Grass Elementary School in Knoxville, Tenn. As part of this partnership, Jennie-O® and Hall will visit schools across the nation to honor these unsung heroes by hosting School Cafeteria Takeovers.
"This partnership with the Jennie-O® brand is very special to me and really hits close to home because we are recognizing some of the hardest working people in school districts – those who prepare school breakfasts, lunches and after-school meals for kids and are an essential part of the school day. I know how incredibly hard they work and I'm excited to let them kick up their feet for once, as we cook for them and provide a time of rest and relaxation," Hall said. "Our children need proper nutrition to focus, learn and play, and I'm so grateful that school cafeteria staff and Jennie-O® turkey products provide the protein and nourishment that kids need to succeed."
Hall and the Jennie-O® brand team worked together to develop a delicious menu featuring Jennie-O® turkey for the school cafeteria staff. During the School Cafeteria Takeovers, Hall will lead a baking tutorial of her famous biscuits with school cafeteria staff and treat them to a fabulous meal. Additionally, the brand will bring in local businesses to offer refreshments and other relaxing amenities for school cafeteria heroes, and finally, staff will receive heartfelt notes of gratitude from the student body.
"Our school nutrition staff are tireless workers and are truly irreplaceable members at Blue Grass. They love our students deeply and serve them with a smile daily," said Dr. Casey Cutter, principal of Blue Grass Elementary. "We rarely get to celebrate them the way they deserve to be celebrated and we are so thankful to Carla Hall and Jennie-O® brand for providing us with an opportunity to do just that!"
"We are so thankful to work with Carla Hall to celebrate the unsung heroes of every school — the school cafeteria staff," said Renee Cool, brand manager at Jennie-O Turkey Store. "They work tirelessly and take such amazing care of children, so, for one day, we want to pamper them and show our appreciation for all they do with a delicious Jennie-O® turkey meal and relaxation."
In addition to Blue Grass Elementary School in Knoxville, the Jennie-O® brand team and Hall will also visit:
- Nov. 17, 2022: Los Angeles
- Feb. 2023: Houston
- May 2023: Detroit
As part of the School Cafeteria Takeovers program with Hall, the makers of the Jennie-O® brand will provide $25,000 to four additional schools throughout the year to help fulfill wish lists for cafeterias in need of new equipment and supplies.
Jennie-O® is the leading turkey provider to school districts in the United States.
- Jennie-O is the leading turkey provider in 9 of the top 10 school districts in the nation.
- Jennie-O serves more than 5,000 school districts in the U.S.
- Jennie-O has the largest variety of K-12 turkey products in America.
- The Jennie-O sales team has more than 100 years of combined experience in servicing K-12.
- 90 percent of USDA-donated turkey is processed by Jennie-O.
For more information about Jennie-O® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit JennieO.com or follow the brand on social media at Facebook.com/JennieOTurkey, Instagram.com/JennieO, TikTok.com/@jennieobrand and Twitter.com/JennieO.
ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE
For over 80 years, the Jennie-O® brand has been helping consumers live well by eating well. As the category leader, Jennie-O® turkey is the trusted brand for quality turkey and a source of expertise. We provide a full portfolio of delicious, nutritious turkey proteins and inspiration for everyday meals or special occasions. Known for our bright green awning evoking the nostalgia of a local farmer stand, our round logo with a touch of yellow and our distinct name from our founders' daughter Jennifer, the Jennie-O® turkey brand has the right amount of small-town friendliness paired with leading company expertise and quality. For more information, visit JennieO.com.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS – INSPIRED PEOPLE. INSPIRED FOOD.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. ™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit https://www.hormelfoods.com/and https://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
Contact:
Media Relations
media@hormel.com
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Knicks look to avoid being on wrong end of history again, visit Spurs
The New York Knicks and host San Antonio Spurs will look to get back on the winning track when they square off for the first time this season on Thursday night.
Both teams dropped games on the road on Tuesday. New York has lost four straight, while the Spurs have been defeated in five of their past seven outings.
The Knicks fell 126-121 in overtime in Dallas as Luka Doncic scored a franchise-high 60 points, including a bucket following an intentionally missed free throw with 1 second remaining to send the game to an extra period. New York lost after being up by nine points with 33 seconds left in regulation.
“It’s a shame to not come out of here with a win,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “So, 29 seconds to go. Their shots … offensive rebounds … fouls. So yeah. Disappointed.”
The loss overshadowed a career-best night from New York’s Quentin Grimes, who poured in a personal-high 33 points and a career-best-tying seven 3-pointers.
Julius Randle added 29 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, Mitchell Robinson added 20 points and 16 rebounds and Immanuel Quickley had a career-high 15 assists and scored 13 points for the Knicks. New York played without Jalen Brunson (hip) and lost RJ Barrett to a finger injury 96 seconds into the game.
“That’s a game we gotta win. There ain’t too much else about that. We gotta win that,” Quickley said afterward. “I’m sure if you look at the probability of us winning the game with 20 seconds left, I’m pretty sure it’s like 99-point-something. We just made too many mistakes and they capitalized on it.”
Thursday’s game in San Antonio will be the second of a three-game, all-Texas trip that ends Saturday in Houston.
The Spurs head home after a 130-114 loss at Oklahoma City in the second game of a home-road back-to-back. San Antonio beat Utah 126-122 at home on Monday.
San Antonio was within two points heading into the final period but was outscored 35-21 in the fourth. Devin Vassell scored 20 points for the Spurs and Keldon Johnson battled a sore back to add 19.
The Spurs played a majority of the game without coach Gregg Popovich, who was ejected less than a minute into the second quarter after two quick technical fouls earned by engaging with game officials. Assistant coach Brett Brown filled in for the remainder of the contest.
“We had an incredibly hard time guarding their live-ball penetration,” Brown said afterward. “We needed to do better one-on-one defense and keeping the ball out of the paint, and we didn’t. … We let them off the hook at times with unnecessary fouls.”
Jeremy Sochan added 16 points and Tre Jones had 14 in the loss. San Antonio is 1-6 in the second game of back-to-backs this season, including losses in six consecutive second games.
“We are young, trying to figure it out,” Spurs forward/center Zach Collins said. “It’s hard to get practice time in the NBA. And part of being in the NBA is every team is different, so it’s not like we are dealing with the same type of coverages every single night. A young team like us needs to do a better job of paying attention to the scouting report.”
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned spoken word duo, Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell, brought the house down during their recent four minute powerful poetic performance at the filming of ABC's primetime special, Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music & Laughter. The gifted poets were personally invited by their dear friend, legendary television producer Norman Lear, to appear on stage and celebrate his grand centennial and triumphant career.
"Norman is a national treasure who we're blessed to call family," says Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell. "To perform and be amongst a room full of luminary megastars honoring Norman's 100 years, all the while having him there with us to commemorate, was truly remarkable."
Tom Hanks, Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler, Kristen Bell, and George Clooney were just some of the A-Listers invited to honor Norman's magnificent television career, which spans seminal shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Silver Spoons, The Facts of Life, 227, and many more!
As the world's leading "Poetic Voice," Sekou Andrews is disrupting the speaking industry in unprecedented ways. A schoolteacher turned GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist, two-time national poetry slam champion, actor, thought leader, and award-winning spoken word poet, any given day finds Sekou keynoting at leadership conferences for Google, Apple, Mastercard, or one of his other Fortune 500 clients. Sekou has also performed pieces on major network shows for HBO and Showtime, and for President Obama in Oprah's backyard!
Steve Connell is an actor, poet, and transformative entertainer whose live performances are as dynamic as the words he delivers. He has entertained at private events for President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, amongst others, and his work has been seen on ABC, HBO, MTV, as well as at the Sundance Film Festival, Kennedy Center, and The White House.
Together as long-time creative collaborators, Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell are known to deliver comedic, heart-wrenching, and inspiring poems that examine the current American cultural landscape, touching on social justice, human relations, and other relevant topics. Through the vehicle of a spoken word, comedy and hip-hop blend, the duo has brought important discourse to American audiences on prominent platforms including TEDMED, HBO, Showtime, and MTV.
To interview Sekou Andrews and Steve Connell, contact Eileen Koch of EKC PR, a full-service Branding, Marketing and Public Relations firm at 310-441-1000 or eileen@ekcpr.com.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian government has barred its national sports teams from competing at international events which also include athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus.
The decree published by the Ministry of Youth and Sports follows opposition from Ukraine to efforts by the International Olympic Committee to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian competitors into events as neutrals without national symbols.
It could pressure global sports bodies to choose between admitting Russians and Belarusians or risking a Ukrainian boycott.
After Ukraine signaled last month it would seek to block its athletes from competing against Russians and Belarusians, the IOC said any such move would “hurt only the Ukrainian athlete community.” The IOC did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.
The decree only refers to national team delegations and it was not clear if it would affect individual Ukrainian players on the men’s and women’s tennis tours, where Russian and Belarusian players have continued playing as neutrals.
It was also unclear how the measure might affect men’s soccer amid ongoing qualification for next year’s European Championship. European soccer body UEFA allows Belarus to compete, but not Russia. Ukraine and Belarus are playing in different qualifying groups and cannot be drawn together in the playoffs.
The government decision drew criticism from Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton racer who competed at last year’s Winter Olympics. “If the Ukrainian representatives are absent at the competitions, this means we completely abandon international sports platforms and allow Russia/Belarus to promote their narratives and propaganda. This is a ‘white flag’ from the Ukrainian sports community,” he wrote on Twitter.
The IOC initially recommended that sports bodies exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes on safety grounds last year, but now advocates reintegrating them as neutrals, arguing that a blanket ban is discriminatory. The IOC still recommends blocking Russians and Belarusians with ties to the military, and its recommendation only covers individual, not team, competitions.
International sports federations are not obliged to implement the IOC’s recommendations and only some have set a deadline to admit neutral athletes from Russia or Belarus. The IOC is also yet to announce a decision about the Paris Olympics.
Ukraine boycotted an Olympic judo qualifier last year when the sport’s governing body allowed Russians, including several from the country’s military, to take part as neutral athletes. Ukrainian officials have previously not ruled out boycotting the Paris Olympics rather than competing against Russians.
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NEW YORK (AP) — How did Donald Trump’s oldest sons — entrusted to run his company when he became president — react when they learned that a top executive was scheming to dodge taxes on lavish corporate perks?
They gave him a raise, according to testimony Friday at the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud trial.
Allen Weisselberg, the company's longtime chief financial officer, testified that Eric Trump raised his pay $200,000 after an internal audit spurred by Trump’s 2016 election found that he'd been reducing his salary and bonuses by the cost of the perks.
The raises boosted Weisselberg’s annual pay to $1.14 million, extra cash he said he used to pay for things Trump and the company had previously been: Manhattan apartment rent, Mercedes-Benz cars for him and his wife, his grandchildren's school tuition, and more.
The company continues to pay Weisselberg $640,000 in salary and $500,000 in holiday bonuses and punished him only nominally after his arrest in July 2021, reassigning him to senior adviser and moving his office at Trump Tower. He's now on paid leave.
“Now, even after you plead guilty in this case did the company reduce your salary one penny?” prosecutor Susan Hoffinger asked Weisselberg on his third and final day of testimony.
“No,” he said.
“Even with your betrayal of their trust?” she asked.
“Correct.”
Weisselberg testified that Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., both Trump Organization executive vice presidents, knew from the audit that Weisselberg had not reported his apartment as taxable income, as required by law.
Weisselberg told jurors he stopped his scheme after the audit and soon after asked Eric Trump for a raise, conveying to him that “since the practice was no longer going on I would need some additional income to pay for those expenses.”
Weisselberg said Eric Trump, who handles day-to-day operations at the company, signed off on his raise and is now in line to approve his latest $500,000 holiday bonus — even as Weisselberg prepares to shuffle off to New York City’s infamous Rikers Island jail complex.
Other executives accused of scheming to avoid taxes also kept their jobs and pay, Weisselberg said. They include his son, former Central Park ice rink manager Barry Weisselberg, and the company's chief operating officer, Matthew Calamari Sr.
Weisselberg, 75, pleaded guilty in August to taking $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation. His plea agreement requires him to testify for the prosecution in exchange for a five-month jail sentence. Weisselberg, who had been facing up to 15 years in prison, said he previously rejected an offer of one to three years in prison.
Manhattan prosecutors allege that the Trump Organization helped top executives avoid paying taxes on company-paid perks and that it is liable for Weisselberg's wrongdoing because he was a “high managerial agent” acting on its behalf.
The tax fraud case is the only trial to arise from the Manhattan district attorney’s three-year investigation of Trump and his business practices. If convicted, the company could be fined more than $1 million and face difficulty making deals.
Weisselberg’s testimony Friday suggests that key Trump Organization executives — members of Trump’s family — condoned his behavior once it was discovered, rather than firing him and reporting him to the authorities. Weisselberg said the scheme benefited the company because it didn't have to pay him as much in salary.
The company's lawyers, however, argue that the Trumps are deeply loyal, stressing how Weisselberg was “among the most trusted people they knew" and how they continue to stand by him, even as he acknowledged betraying them. His lawyers are being paid by the company.
Company lawyer Alan Futerfas, questioning Weisselberg on cross-examination, noted that even “in the worst time in your life” Trump has “not kicked you to the curb.” But, the lawyer asked, “you don’t understand that to mean that he approves of what you did, do you?”
“No,” Weisselberg said.
Trump, who announced Tuesday that he is running again for president in 2024, is not expected to appear at the trial. But he signaled Friday that he has been following along, defending Weisselberg and bashing prosecutors in posts to his Truth Social platform.
Trump wrote that the case had “fallen apart” after Weisselberg testified Thursday that neither Trump nor Trump’s family were involved in his tax avoidance scheme.
“Did a longtime executive pay tax on the use of a company car, or a company apartment, or payments (not even taken by us as a tax deduction!) for the education of his grandchildren. For this he get handcuffs and jail?” Trump wrote, describing the situation as “VERY UNFAIR!”
Trump was elected president in November 2016, inviting fresh scrutiny of his Trump Organization, a privately held entity through which he and his family manage its golf courses, luxury towers and other investments.
Weisselberg said he and another company executive, Jeffrey McConney, decided around that time that the company had to end some of its dubious pay practices and financial arrangements. They brought in a Washington lawyer who conducted an audit and wrote a memo of her findings.
McConney, the senior vice president and controller, helped Weisselberg fudge payroll records to reduce his income tax bill. He received immunity and testified earlier in the trial.
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Marks Third Market Entrance for Octane in 2022
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, today announced its entrance into the Recreational Vehicle (RV) market. Effective immediately, RV customers, dealers, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) will benefit from Octane's fast and easy digital buying experience.
The RV segment is Octane's third new vertical in 2022, following its recent expansion into tractors and trailers. The RV market is a logical progression for the company given Octane's success in the adjacent markets of Powersports and Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) and the RV industry's paucity of available digital tools.
Historically, buying an RV has been a slow and manual process. By combining cutting-edge technology with innovative risk modeling and superior service, Octane delivers a seamless, end-to-end buying experience that speeds up transactions to benefit customers, dealers, and OEMs alike.
Octane adds value at each stage of the customer journey. Customers can shop with confidence using Octane Prequal, the company's ecommerce tool that provides an instant financing decision through its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial, Inc., with no impact to a customer's credit score. Octane's digital financing platform enables customers to upload documents and complete their applications online before ever walking into a dealership, which saves time at closing. Additionally, through its in-house loan servicing arm Roadrunner Account Services, Octane supports customers with a superior customer experience through the life of each loan.
"We're excited to transform buying in the RV market with our seamless user experience," said Jason Guss, CEO of Octane. "By expanding into RVs, we're better able to deliver on our mission to connect people with their passions and make lifestyle purchases fast, easy, and accessible."
Octane also supports dealers and OEM partners by enabling consumers to prequalify for financing on dealer and OEM websites, bringing web visitors into the transaction flow and driving incremental, qualified buyers to dealerships for a superior digital-to-retail experience.
Furthermore, for select strategic partners, Octane customizes its proprietary technology platform and tailors its lending and servicing capabilities to enable partners to better support their own customers throughout the entire buying journey with a superior, branded (private label) experience.
Octane® is revolutionizing recreational purchases by delivering a seamless, end-to-end digital buying experience. We connect people with their passions by combining cutting-edge technology and innovative risk strategies to make lifestyle purchases - like powersports vehicles, RVs, and outdoor power equipment - fast, easy, and accessible.
Octane adds value throughout the customer journey: inspiring enthusiasts with our editorial brands, including Cycle World® and UTV Driver®, instantly prequalifying consumers for financing online, routing customers to dealerships for an easy closing, and supporting customers throughout their loan with superior loan servicing.
Founded in 2014, we're a remote-first company with 600+ employees and over 30 OEM and 4,000 dealer partners. We made the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America and are Certified as a Great Place to Work®. Visit www.octane.co.
Octane® is a registered service mark of Octane Lending, Inc.
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(The Hill) – Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) blamed Democrats on CNN’s “New Day” Wednesday after moderate GOP Rep. Peter Meijer (Mich.) was defeated in his primary election by a Trump-endorsed candidate.
Meijer, who voted to impeach former President Trump after the 2021 Capitol attack, lost to Trump-backed challenger John Gibbs on Tuesday, after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on ads supporting Gibbs.
Meijer’s race was among a number of primaries in which the Democratic campaign arms spent money on Trump-backed candidates, to make it easier for Democrats to win the general election.
“I mean, the DCCC needs to be ashamed of themselves,” Kinzinger said.
“If Peter’s opponent wins and goes on in November to win, the Democrats own that. Congratulations,” he continued. “Here’s the thing, don’t keep coming to me asking where are all the good Republicans that defend Democracy and then take your donors’ money to spend half a million dollars promoting one of the worst election deniers that’s out there.”
Although some Democrats have spoken out against the DCCC’s strategy, top Democratic officials such as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) came out in favor of the tactic.
“The political decisions that are made out there are made in furtherance of our winning the election,” Pelosi said last week, “because we think the contrast between Democrats and Republicans — as they are now — is so drastic that we have to win.”
Meijer’s defeat is another win for Trump, who has made a midterm priority out of getting Republicans out of office who publicly opposed him following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Meijer said Democrats disregarded “certain moral limits” in politics when backing his opponent.
“If successful, Republican voters will be blamed if any of these candidates are ultimately elected, but there is no doubt Democrats’ fingerprints will be on the weapon,” Meijer said in an essay posted online Monday. | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/kinzinger-on-meijer-defeat-democrats-own-that/ | 2022-08-03 22:46:56 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/kinzinger-on-meijer-defeat-democrats-own-that/ |
ST JULIAN'S, Malta, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 29 April 2022 Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) announced it had signed a head of terms agreement with a tier 1 retail operator in the UK. GiG has today formalised this a head of terms by signing a platform and managed services partnership agreement with UK based tier 1 retail operator, Aspers Group.
The deal with Aspers Group to supply its technology and services provides a strengthening of GiG's reputation as a trusted partner when leading the transformation for land based casinos into online.
The turnkey solution, powered by its leading technology and flexible architecture, includes the technical platform, fully managed services, frontend development, CRM and marketing, all powered by GiG's unique data and GiG Logic rules based products. GiG will provide the fully managed solution to operate the online casino as phase one with expansion into further verticals planned for the second phase of the partnership. Through GiG's comprehensive managed service solution, the complexity of digitally transforming a retail business to online is greatly reduced, as is the operator's cost of entry.
The contract is for a three year term, renewable thereafter. The business supported by GiG's services is anticipated to launch in Q4 2022, with an expected positive contribution from Q1 2023.
Since its launch in 2005, Aspers has been one of the fastest growing operators within the UK with a retail operation that includes casinos in London's Westfield Stratford City (one of the largest in the UK), Newcastle, Northampton and Milton Keynes.
The UK's online casino market is estimated to generate circa £4bn in GGR during 2022. Both GiG and Aspers will eagerly approach the market with a strong retail brand, quality of product, and focus on customer service within a safe gambling environment.
Richard Noble, Aspers CEO, said: "We are delighted to join forces with GIG to provide a first-class omni-channel solution for our guests and launch our own branded online site extending the Aspers casino experience to both online and retail customers. Through this new platform we will continue to prioritise safer gambling as this is at the heart of everything we do."
Richard Brown, CEO of GiG, said: "I am extremely excited to partner with Aspers, a prominent operator within the land based industry that shares our values on responsible gaming, CSR and passion about the power embracing digital transformation. We see great potential in the UK, particularly when we can harness 'brand equity' and the retail footprint that Aspers holds with our omni-channel solutions. We look forward to working closely with the Aspers team to maximise their potential through a successful digital transformation and anticipate that Aspers will become a significant and high value client for GiG.This type of deal is directly in our 'wheelhouse', helping land-based operators digitally transform and showcase our product in the UK market."
For more information:
Richard Brown, CEO GiG, richard.brown@gig.com, +34 661599025
About Gaming Innovation Group (GiG)
Gaming Innovation Group is a leading iGaming technology company, providing solutions, products and services to iGaming Operators. Founded in 2012, Gaming Innovation Group's vision is 'To be the industry leading platform, sportbook and media provider delivering world class solutions to our iGaming partners and their customers'. GiG's mission is to drive sustainable growth and profitability of our partners through product innovation, scalable technology and quality of service. Gaming Innovation Group operates out of Malta and is dual-listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GIG and on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker symbol GIGSEK. www.gig.com
About Aspers
Aspers Group provides its customers with an exciting entertainment experience through innovation and providing a quality, integrated environment which exceeds expectations and is fully compliant with UK legislation. Aspers Group operates to the highest industry standards and have four casinos – Westfield Stratford City, Newcastle, Northampton and Milton Keynes. Its casino in Stratford is one of the largest in the UK and is a premier gaming destination that attracts a wide variety of guests. www.aspersgroup.co.uk
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It's hard to maintain the level of enthusiasm that critics and audiences worked up over The Bear last summer. The impeccably made story of Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), who takes over the family beef-sandwich shop after the death of his brother, not only had people chanting "Yes, chef," but it brought attention to the whole company — particularly White, Ayo Edebiri as Carmy's new sous chef, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Carmy's cousin Richie, who worked in the shop for years while Carmy was off training for fine dining.
The second season arrived this week, and the bottom line is that it avoids just about every pitfall that second seasons can encounter. It's one of the most successful follow-ups I can remember to a first season that generated this much heat.
The Bear is still Carmy's story at heart, but rather than intensify its focus on him (particularly in the wake of the perhaps unanticipated levels of pure erotic enthusiasm that White generated), Season 2 widens its attention to the ensemble even more than before. Sydney has her own stories, Richie has his — but so do the shop's longtime cook Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas), pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce), and Carmy's sister Natalie (Abby Elliott). It would have been easy for creator Christopher Storer and the rest of the team to "yes, chef" their way through this set of 10 new episodes, focusing on fan service and flexing the muscles of a show with a lot of goodwill on its side.
But they don't do that at all. Instead, there are experiments with what Kathryn VanArendonk at Vulture has helpfully termed "departure episodes," where you get a chance to explore what's going on with a sharp focus on particular characters outside the most common settings and rhythms of the show — here, one example would be an episode where Marcus goes off to improve his skills and works with a chef played by Will Poulter. There are others; I wouldn't dare spoil them.
One of the things the show does this season that I suspect will be differently received in different corners is its deployment of unpublicized guest stars — which goes back to Season 1 and the fact that it wasn't publicized ahead of time that Jon Bernthal would be playing Carmy's late brother Mikey in flashbacks. The Bear has become, for lack of a more exact term, a very cool show, and it's able to nail down some pretty impressive guest stars, most of whom you should encounter on your own (don't read any of the lists that are circulating; consider them true spoilers).
But these don't feel show-offy, like mere "hey, look who we can get now" demonstrations. The Bear does a very, very smart thing with guest stars, which is that it uses people with big, well-established personas and reputations to play characters who loom large in the minds of characters we already know.
Think of, for instance, when Marlon Brando played Superman's father in the Christopher Reeve Superman movie. (Stay with me.) The character of Jor-El needs to be big, important, indelible, the kind of person who could potentially bestow a superhuman upon Earth. So no matter what you think of the long and fairly ponderous Krypton sequence, it makes perfect sense that it's Marlon Brando. If it were just Some Actor, would it really work the same way? It's a fiction that actors ever really disappear into roles (with very rare exceptions). They bring with them your sense of who they are, and they hit additional notes just by being accompanied by their own history. (See: casting Tom Hanks as "Sully" Sullenberger, the hero pilot, which did half the work in establishing Sullenberger as an outsize good-doer.)
When you watch The Bear and you watch these performances, ask yourself whether the effect would be the same if it were a character actor you didn't recognize. Not because there's anything lacking in the skills of character actors, who make enormous contributions to this season of The Bear, the last season of The Bear, and television generally. But with these particular characters, as you watch, think about what it accomplishes to cast a familiar face rather than one that asks the audience to start from scratch.
This season also finds the right balance between sticking with what works and immediately pushing the story forward. At the end of last season, we saw that Carmy and Sydney intended to close The Beef and open a new restaurant called The Bear. This season is ... well, I was about to say it's the Build-The-Bear Workshop, but I wouldn't do that to you. It is, however, the story of building something new, and the focus on the new place means the show retains some of The Beef's high pressure and hard work, but moves those rhythms to a very different process — the process of creating a restaurant rather than running one.
In doing so, The Bear dispenses with any fantasy that just because Carmy's staff is talented and capable, they could instantly pivot from a sandwich shop to fine dining without any adjustments. It respects the fact that they would need to develop some different skills — some of the ones that Carmy brought with him last season before he learned to master sandwich-shop life from them. We've seen Carmy barge into Richie's world; we now see what might happen if Richie were transported into Carmy's world. It makes use of the same complex characters and the same deeply developed relationships, but it also shakes up the specifics enough that you'd never mistake a scene from this run of episodes for a scene from the last. It was before, and it remains now, a show about work, one that is about training and not just natural genius. People are allowed to fail, sometimes more than once, because learning is not magic; it is repetition, attention and persistence.
I have quibbles here and there — for one, there is a new character who appears as a potential love interest for Carmy who is not as developed as the rest of the characters on the show, which is a regrettably common problem with Potential Love Interest characters. And more than anything, I dearly wish this show were being put out week by week rather than all at once, because it is a perfect candidate for a degree of molecular dissection that, as something dropping all at once, it probably won't get simply because of the nature of an all-episodes release.
At the same time, I watched all 10 episodes in one day, so how can I complain?
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HELENA, Mont., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Salt Co-op is hosting its 1st annual Old Salt Festival June 23rd-25th on the Mannix Family Ranch just outside Helmville,MT. The festival aims to focus on three main components; Wood-fired cooking, Western Music & Arts, and Conservation. Plans for the gathering include a 40ft long fire where local Montana Beef, Lamb and Pork will be cooked, two stages for music and guest speakers, and a general store filled with Independent craftspeople from around the region selling animal based products such as leathergoods, wool, western art and jewelry.
Festival goers can choose between single day passes for Friday and Saturday, or can opt for a full weekend experience including a special barbacoa brunch on Sunday. Folks can also opt to add on car or RV camping spaces to take full advantage of the scenery in the blackfoot valley in early summer. Wood-fired meals are included in the cost of tickets and kids 10 and under get in free.
Among the list of musical attractions are grammy-nominated singer songwriter Brent Cobb as well as Montana based musician Riddy Arman and the lively Texas based picker Summer Dean. Guest Chefs from around the region include Livingston based culinary star Eduardo Garcia, master of all things pork from Portland, OR Elias Cairo and live-fire cooking experts Jaret Foster and Mona Johnson from the roaming crew known as Tournant. Leading Voices in the American west include appearances by David James Duncan(The Brothers K), Montana river guide and author Chris Dombrowski(The River You Touch), and Live podcasts by Ed Roberson ( Mountain & Prairie Podcast).
Conservation Partners include Wild Montana, The Blackfoot Challenge, MT Master Hunter, Heart of the Rockies Initiative, The Wilderness Society, Lincoln Prosperity Project, Montana Association of Conservation Districts.
A few words about Old Salt Co-op:
Old Salt Co-op provides pasture focused meat raised with integrity from ranches that enhance Montana lands. We process meat locally in Helena, MT and deliver it to your door, anywhere in the US. More than the meat itself, Old Salt connects customers and producers in a shared purpose: to enhance land, wildlife habitat and local community like a pinch of salt in a recipe.
Old Salt Co-op
2840 Bozeman Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Contact: Andrew Mace
406.855.5056
andrewm@oldsaltco-op.com
www.oldsaltfestival.com
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — In a failed attempt to bar the admission into evidence several swastikas Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz drew on assignments, his attorneys made an unusual argument Thursday at his penalty trial: he was an equal opportunity killer who shot his victims without regard to race or religion.
The attorneys told Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer outside the jury’s presence that the Nazi symbol creates such strong anger and revulsion that allowing the panel to see those drawings violates his right to a fair trial because there is no evidence that his 2018 murder of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High was driven by bigotry. Those killed and the 17 wounded included white, Black, Hispanic and Asian people, Christians and Jews.
They also listed the numerous times they asked Scherer before jury selection to rule on whether the swastikas would be admitted, saying her failure affected the questions they asked prospective jurors and their trial strategy. They asked for a mistrial, which Scherer angrily rejected, calling their argument “disingenuous.”
She and prosecutors pointed out that the defense was not against admitting drawings Cruz made that included a gross slur used against Black people, which they said is equally offensive. The 12 jurors and 10 alternates include people who are white, Black, Asian and Hispanic.
Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October; the trial will only determine whether he is sentenced to death or life without parole. The jury must be unanimous to impose a death sentence.
His public defenders are in their second week of presenting testimony about Cruz’s troubled life— from his birth to a crack-addicted, hard-drinking prostitute who put him up for adoption to a childhood filled with emotional and psychological problems that witnesses said were never adequately addressed.
Their strategy is aimed at counteracting the emotional, gruesome and graphic evidence and testimony the prosecution presented over three weeks as it laid out the killings and how Cruz planned the attack.
The swastikas were drawn on English assignments presented by the defense — they wanted the symbols blacked out while maintaining other troubling drawings they contained. After Scherer rejected the lawyers’ attempt to redact the swastikas, they still presented the assignments. The jury saw the swastikas, but neither side singled them out.
The assignments were given by Carrie Yon, who taught Cruz in eighth grade at Westglades Middle School four years before the shooting. Cruz had been in special education classes for his behavior problems, but was now being allowed into some mainstream classes like Yon’s.
Yon testified Thursday she usually returned a student’s material, but kept Cruz’s because she wanted to document his behavior thinking it might be needed at some point. She also made contemporaneous notes. She turned the material over to the lawyers after the shootings.
On assignments shown in court Thursday, Cruz wrote obscenities and gay slurs and drew photos of stick figures shooting each other and having sex. He once wrote to Yon, “I hate you. I hate America.”
She said Cruz would yell in class, flash his middle fingers, throw objects and make threats. He once told her “You better give me a good grade on this assignment” and another time lunged at her and then laughed. He hit other children during one fire drill and ran into the street in another, almost getting struck by a car.
She tried working with Cruz by giving him candy and compliments when he behaved. One time, she praised him for doing his assignment, telling him she knew he could be a good student. He replied, “I’m a bad kid. I want to kill.”
On one assessment, Yon wrote, “I strongly feel Nikolas is a danger to the students and faculty at this school. He does not understand the difference between his violent feelings and reality.”
She said she originally thought Cruz wanted attention from teachers and other students, but eventually believed he wanted to get kicked out of Westglades because he had no friends and couldn’t do the work.
She frequently complained about Cruz to administrators and showed them his assignments, but some were not helpful. She said one told her, “He has a right to an education. He has a right to be here like any other kid.”
A special education teacher told Yon she was too fearful of Cruz, that she needed to “get in his face” and tell him, “Hit me, go ahead and hit me.” She refused to do that.
When asked if in her 12 years as a teacher if she ever had another student who acted like Cruz, she had a simple response.
“No.”
John Vesey, the then-Westglades principal, said in 35 years in education he also never had another student like Cruz.
“He was a much more needy kid than any kid I had ever seen,” Vesey said.
Before the end of eighth grade, Cruz was sent to a school, Cross Creek, that is for students with emotional and disciplinary problems. Cruz did relatively well there, which allowed him to eventually attend Stoneman Douglas. He was expelled from there a year before the shooting.
Vesey said success at Cross Creek is not necessarily predictive that a student like Cruz will succeed at a school like Stoneman Douglas with more than 3,000 students.
Cross Creek is “150 kids with support built in and you can make sure they are much more medication compliant,” Vesey said.
Vesey wishes he had warned Stoneman Douglas administrators about Cruz before he arrived.
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GLENVIEW, Ill., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With just days left until Christmas, the LightKeeper Pro has proven to again be the number one holiday light set repair tool for fixing light sets, pre-lit décor, and artificial Christmas trees.
Ulta-Lit, the company behind this complete incandescent light set repair tool, has optimized its marketing strategies to best capture decorators during the short holiday season and increase awareness that a light set repair tool even exists. With the addition of the LED Keeper as the LED light set repair tool in 2012, Ulta-Lit Tree Company was officially able to announce they had become the Ultimate in Light Set Repair.
In 2015, DeCosmo tapped Andrew Krause, Founder and CEO of AKA Partners, to refresh the LightKeeper Pro brand while still highlighting the relatively new LED Keeper. Together, they created what is now an iconic holiday commercial. The LightKeeper Pro TV spot has run nationally every holiday season for eight years straight, qualifying it as a bona fide holiday classic.
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The phone call from her son’s school was alarming. The assistant principal told her to come to the school immediately.
But when Lisa Manwell arrived at Pioneer Middle School in Plymouth, Michigan, her son wasn’t sick or injured. He was sitting calmly in the principal’s office.
John, who has ADHD and finds it soothing to fidget during class, had been removed from the classroom after he refused to stop using a pair of safety scissors to cut his cuticles.
When she asked why he couldn’t stay for the rest of the day, Manwell said the school told her they would call child protective services if she didn’t take him home.
The call was just one of a dozen that Manwell received last fall telling her John couldn’t stay in school because of behaviors she says stemmed from his disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Many schools have promised to cut down on suspensions, since kids can’t learn as well when they aren’t in class. But none of these pickups was ever recorded as suspensions, despite the missed class time.
The practice is known as informal removal, defined by the U.S. Education Department as an action taken by school staff in response to a child’s behavior that excludes the child for part or all of the school day — or even indefinitely.
Excessive use of informal removals amounts to a form of off-the-books discipline — a de facto denial of education that evades accountability, advocates and legal experts say. It has special implications for kids with disabilities: Informally removing these students circumvents federal law that protects them from being disciplined or barred from class for behaviors related to their disability.
Since the pandemic began, parents of disabled kids say the practice is on the rise, denying their kids their legal right to an education.
“This is a repeat issue that we see in enforcement across the country, over years,” said Catherine E. Lhamon, assistant secretary for the department’s Office for Civil Rights. “And that means that the practice has taken hold in a way that is dangerous for students and needs to be addressed.”
In July, the department issued guidance on discriminatory practices in discipline for students with disabilities. Lhamon said the guidance included informal removals because of how frequently they appeared in the office’s investigations of complaints against school districts.
Informal removals can happen through frequent parent pickups, shortened school days or hours spent in “time-out” rooms.
The Associated Press and The Hechinger Report interviewed 20 families in 10 states who described being called repeatedly and at all hours of the school day to pick up their children. In some cases, parents were called less than an hour into the school day. Others said they had to leave work to get their child so frequently they lost their jobs. Many felt they had no choice but to change schools, or even districts.
Because the removals aren’t recorded, there’s no way to quantify how often they happen. But the National Disability Rights Network says it has seen an increase during the pandemic.
Teacher shortages mean there are fewer staffers available to do evaluations and provide services for disabled students, creating “more of an incentive or more of a push for getting kids with behavioral needs out,” said Dan Stewart, the organization’s managing attorney for education and employment.
Students of color with a disability appear to be disproportionately affected based on anecdotal reports to the network from disability rights advocates around the country.
“It’s pervasive,” said Ginny Fogg, an attorney at Disability Rights North Carolina, “and the reason for that is that most parents don’t know their rights and the consequence for the school system is not enough to make them not do it.”
“The remedy isn’t, ‘You just can’t go to school,’” she added. “The law was enacted 50 years ago to prevent this very outcome — that students with disabilities aren’t allowed to go to school and participate in an education.”
Manwell said the calls from her son’s school felt relentless.
“They would be calling my personal phone, my work phone. They were calling my husband, who works nights,” said Manwell, a resource planner at Ford Motor Co. “It was impossible. I couldn’t function. I never knew when they were going to call or what was going to happen.”
An official from the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district in Michigan where John goes to school said he couldn’t comment on specific student issues, citing federal student privacy law.
Federal law protects disabled students from being repeatedly disciplined or removed from school for behaviors related to their disability. If they are suspended for more than 10 days, families are entitled to a meeting with the school to determine whether the behaviors are a result of the child’s disability. If they are, then the school must offer adjustments instead of suspension. For example, if a child’s disability makes it difficult for them to focus in a loud classroom with dozens of other children, the parent has the right to request a quieter classroom or one with fewer children.
The Education Department’s July guidance made clear that children who are informally removed have the same rights, such as reviews of whether the student’s behavior was a result of their disability, as those who had been officially suspended.
Tricia Ellinger says she would have requested a hearing to make sure her 10-year-old daughter was getting appropriate services and support, had she known that her frequent removals from the classroom amounted to suspensions.
One day last spring, she received three phone calls in rapid succession, telling her to immediately pick up Cassie from Kenneth J. Carberry Elementary School in Emmett, Idaho. When she arrived, her daughter was sitting quietly in the school’s resource room eating a snack. She says a school staff member told her that Cassie was refusing to do her work and needed to go home.
“When I got her in the car, I asked her, ‘Cass, what happened? Did you tear up your notebook? Did you throw your pencil?’” Ellinger recalled. “She said, ‘No, it was just hard. Math is hard.’”
The call was one of about 20 Ellinger says she got last year from the school, which is designed specifically to educate students with disabilities. She says her daughter was also taken out of class repeatedly and kept in a room by herself. None of the removals was recorded as suspensions.
Emmett School District Superintendent Craig Woods said he couldn’t comment, citing federal student privacy law.
Families often do not know what grounds they have to lodge a complaint, Lhamon said. Sometimes they aren’t aware their child should not have been suspended in the first place.
“That is so concerning when schools are excluding students for reasons that are unlawful,” she said. “We want our kids to be in class, learning with other students, fully participant and respected as learners. We do not want our school communities to be sending a message that there’s some category of kids who can’t be there.”
Manwell said most of the calls she got last year from her son’s school were a result of bullying. On the fourth day of school, John got shoved in the locker room, and she got a call to pick him up. Another time, he went to the bathroom and another student threatened to beat him up.
Because of his disability, John was supposed to be granted access to a quiet room so he could recover from difficult incidents. But often, she said, either there wasn’t a room or when he didn’t want to return to class, she’d get a call to come pick him up.
“It was just the stress of never knowing what I was sending my kid into each day. I was worrying the whole time he was gone,” said Manwell. “I could see the damage.”
“He was withdrawing. He started talking about hurting himself,” she said, her voice breaking.
In January, she made the difficult decision to switch John to homebound instruction, sending him to a tutoring center every day for a couple of hours and rearranging her work schedule. It made her life more predictable, she said, and John began to act like his old self.
She said she’d like to send him back to school but doesn’t trust what will happen.
“You want to protect your kids, right?” she said. “I just can’t send him to a school where he won’t be safe.”
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Russians focus firepower to seize 2 villages in east Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military expanded its grab of territory in eastern Ukraine on Thursday, capturing two villages and vying for control of a key highway in an offensive that could cut supply lines and encircle some frontline Ukrainian forces, British and Ukrainian military chiefs said.
Britain’s defense ministry said that Ukrainian forces had withdrawn from some areas near the city of Lysychansk, the latest major battlefield in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, to avoid the possibility of being encircled as Russians sent in reinforcements and concentrated their firepower in the area.
Ukraine’s General Staff said Russian forces took control of the villages of Loskutivka and Rai-Oleksandrivka, and were trying to capture Syrotyne outside Sievierodonetsk.
“The enemy is burning everything out in a bid to encircle the Ukrainian group of forces,” Luhansk Gov. Serhiy Haidai told The Associated Press.
“The Russians are advancing without trying to spare the ammunition or troops, and they aren’t running out of either,” Haidai said. “They have an edge in heavy artillery and the number of troops.”
“Part of the Luhansk region still remains under Ukrainian control, defying the Russians and causing their fury and desire to burn it to the ground,” he added
For weeks, Russian forces have pummeled Sievierodonetsk, the administrative center of the Luhansk region, with artillery and air raids, and fought the Ukrainian army house-to-house. Ukrainian forces remain holed up at the Azot chemical plant on the city’s edge, where about 500 civilians were also sheltering.
Haidai said the Ukrainian soldiers were using the plant’s sprawling underground structures, but noted that “the shelling has intensified and even concrete shelters can’t withstand the bombardment.” The Russians are using their entire arsenal — heavy artillery, tanks, aircraft,” he added.
The Russians were also pressing their offensive on Lysychansk, which is located on a steep river bank facing Sievierodonetsk.
Haidai said that Lysychansk was also facing a relentless Russian artillery barrage, which killed at least one civilian and wounded three others in the last 24 hours. The governor noted that the Russians concentrated over 100 multiple rocket launchers to “pummel entire blocks.”
“The Russian army is ‘liberating’ Sievierodonetsk from life and workplaces,” he said in a sarcastic reference to Russia’s stated goal of the “liberation” of Donbas.
The U.K. Ministry of Defense noted in its intelligence assessment Thursday that Russian forces have likely advanced more than five kilometers (three miles) towards the southern approaches of Lysychansk since Sunday.
“Some Ukrainian units have withdrawn, probably to avoid being encircled,” the statement said. “Russia’s improved performance in this sector is likely a result of recent unit reinforcement and heavy concentration of fire.”
Ukraine’s military said the Russians were also moving to overtake the hills overlooking a highway linking Lysychansk with Bakhmut, to the southwest, in an attempt to cut the supply lines of Ukrainian forces.
Haidai said the Bakhmut-Lysychansk highway wasn’t being used because of heavy Russian shelling and the Ukrainian forces are getting supplies via an alternative route.
Following a botched attempt to capture the Ukrainian capital in the early stage of the invasion on Feb. 24, Russian forces have shifted focus to Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland of Donbas, where the Ukrainian forces have fought Moscow-backed separatists since 2014.
The Russian military currently controls about 95% of the Luhansk region, and about half of the neighboring Donetsk region of Donbas.
Asked about prospects for a political settlement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday that “it’s possible after Ukraine meets all the Russian demands,” adding that “Ukraine knows perfectly well what they are.”
The Kremlin has previously demanded that Ukraine accept Russia’s sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014, and acknowledge the independence of the separatist regions in the east. Moscow also has noted that Ukraine should recognize the situation on the ground, an apparent reference to other land gains that Russia has made in Ukraine’s south where it captured the Kherson region and part of the Zaporizhzhia region.
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
— A Ukrainian politician and TV personality says an online fundraising pitch aimed to help Ukraine buy three offensive drones has already drummed up $10.4 million dollars — in just 24 hours.
Serhiy Prytula credited “amazing” support among Ukrainians after his charitable foundation launched the appeal for $15 million a day earlier for the purchase of the Bayraktar drones like those that Ukrainian forces have already used to defend against Russian invaders.
He tweeted: “4,6m $ to go. The People’s Bayraktar project is already a nationwide crowdfunding. Let’s turn it into international!”
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YADKINVILLE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dorsett Controls, an industrial technology company and industry leader headquartered in North Carolina that manufactures advanced supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems software and hardware, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Sunapsys, Inc., a Vinton, Virginia based system integrator who specializes in the design and implementation of controls and information systems in the water and wastewater market for municipalities, manufacturers, and OEMs. Sunapsys the largest independent system integrator in southwestern Virginia with a proven record of accomplishment in delivering large, complex control systems.
The addition of Sunapsys to Dorsett Control's operations in Alabama, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Utah and Wyoming brings an unprecedented product portfolio to water and wastewater customers affording them choice of technologies designed to meet their individual needs while providing best in class performance and long-term value.
The combined entity will conduct business under the Dorsett Controls' name, continuing both companies' decades-established mission of providing exceptional products, service and support to longstanding clients, while providing access to a broader scalable product mix capable of serving the needs of a larger and diverse clientele across Dorsett's national footprint.
Dorsett Controls has been an industry leader in SCADA technology for more than three decades, designing and manufacturing integrated hardware and software intelligent SCADA systems for water, wastewater, stormwater, energy management, air quality, security and intelligent building control. The company has developed a strong national reputation in its established markets of Alabama, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Utah and Wyoming, and its customer base includes federal government and military installations, municipalities as well as private industrial clients.
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2023 Pulitzer Prize winners in journalism, arts announced
NEW YORK - The Pulitzer Prizes recognizing the best of journalism and the arts in 2022 were announced Monday. The Associated Press compiled a list of winners in journalism, arts and letters, along with hyperlinks to their awarded works.
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PUBLIC SERVICE: Mstyslav Chernov, Lori Hinnant, Evgeniy Maloletka, Vasilisa Stepanenko, The Associated Press
The quartet of AP reporters won for what the Pulitzers described as "courageous reporting" from the besieged city of Mariupol about the slaughter of civilians in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. You can find a list of stories the team produced on our "Erasing Mariupol" page.
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING: The Los Angeles Times
The staff of the Los Angeles Times published a secretly recorded conversation among LA city officials that included racist comments, and then followed up with in-depth coverage of the aftermath.
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING: The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal’s "Capital Assets" series analyzed the investments of about 12,000 federal officials and their families between 2016 and 2021. The Journal collected and analyzed data on about 850,000 financial assets and more than 315,000 transactions. This was a staff award.
EXPLANATORY REPORTING: Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic
The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson conducted more than 150 interviews as part of an 18-month investigation into former President Donald Trump’s "zero tolerance" policy of child separation at the border.
LOCAL REPORTING: John Archibald, Ashley Remkus, Ramsey Archibald and Challen Stephens, AL.com; Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today
There were two winners; they don't share the category, but instead each receive the full prize amount of $15,000. The AL.com, Birmingham, reporters won for a series of stories exposing how the police force in the town of Brookside preyed on residents to inflate revenue. The reporting freed people from jail, the outlet says, and resulted in resignations and new laws.
Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe’s "The Backchannel" series detailed how state officials misspent millions in welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in the United States. Wolfe uncovered evidence that former Gov. Phil Bryant and NFL legend Brett Favre worked together to channel at least $5 million of the state’s welfare funds to build a new volleyball stadium at University of Southern Mississippi, where Favre’s daughter played the sport.
NATIONAL REPORTING: Caroline Kitchener, The Washington Post
Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post wrote about the consequences of life after the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, including stories about women trying to navigate the aftermath.
INTERNATIONAL REPORTING: The New York Times
The staff of The New York Times won for their coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including an investigation into Ukrainian deaths in the town of Bucha. The newspaper said the award was for "a mix of news and investigative articles about the conflict," so there's no one link to provide.
FEATURE WRITING: Eli Saslow, The Washington Post
Eli Saslow won for what the Pulitzers called "evocative individual narratives" about people struggling with the pandemic, homelessness, addiction and inequality in the United States. Saslow has since left the Post, joining The New York Times in February. According to the Times announcement, he had been a finalist in this category thrice before and had previously won a Pulitzer for explanatory reporting.
BREAKING NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY: The Associated Press
A team of AP photographers won the Pulitzer for "unique and urgent" images of the first weeks of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
While it was a staff award, AP CEO Daisy Veerasingham wrote that the prize is shared among Rodrigo Abd, Bernat Armangue, Felipe Dana, Nariman El-Mofty, Vadim Ghirda, Evgeniy Maloletka and Emilio Morenatti. See a photo gallery of their work here.
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: Christina House, Los Angeles Times
Christina House of the Los Angeles Times won for "an intimate look" into the life of a pregnant 22-year-old woman living on the street in a tent. It was part of a series called "Hollywood's Finest," a look at the lives of three women without housing.
COMMENTARY: Kyle Whitmire, AL.com
Kyle Whitmire of AL.com, Birmingham, won for "State of Denial," a series of what the Pulitzers called "measured and persuasive columns" that documented how Alabama’s Confederate heritage still lingers.
CRITICISM: Andrea Long Chu, New York magazine
Andrea Long Chu of New York magazine won for book reviews that employ "multiple cultural lenses" to explore societal issues, the Pulitzers said.
EDITORIAL WRITING: Nancy Ancrum, Amy Driscoll, Luisa Yanez, Isadora Rangel and Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald
The Miami Herald writers won for "Broken Promises," a series of editorials on the failure of Florida public officials to deliver on taxpayer-funded amenities and services long promised to residents.
ILLUSTRATED REPORTING AND COMMENTARY: Mona Chalabi, The New York Times
New York Times contributor Mona Chalabi won for illustrations that combine statistical reporting with analysis to help readers understand the immense wealth and economic power of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
This prize replaced the editorial cartooning award last year, right on the heels of Pulitzer judges declining to name an editorial cartooning winner in 2021.
AUDIO JOURNALISM: Gimlet Media, notably Connie Walker
The award went to the staff of Gimlet Media, notably Connie Walker, whose "Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's" investigation into her father’s troubled past revealed a larger story of abuse of hundreds of Indigenous children at a residential school in Canada.
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FICTION: "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver; "Trust" by Hernan Diaz
The two novels each won the fiction prize. "Demon Copperhead" is what the Pulitzers called a "masterful recasting of ‘David Copperfield,’" set in Appalachia. The citation described "Trust" as "riveting" and "a complex examination of love and power in a country where capitalism is king."
DRAMA: "English" by Sanaz Toossi
Sanaz Toossi's "English" is a "quietly powerful play," the Pulitzers said, centered on four adults preparing for an English exam near Tehran, Iran. The classroom drama explores the ways in which language shapes identity, experience and a sense of belonging in the world.
According to the Pulitzer website, the jury for this prize attends plays in New York and in regional theaters – while the award goes to the playwright, the actual productions of the shows are factored in.
U.S. HISTORY: "Freedom’s Dominion: A Saga of White Resistance to Federal Power," by Jefferson Cowie
Jefferson Cowie won the history prize for a book that the Pulitzers describe as a "resonant account of an Alabama county in the 19th and 20th centuries shaped by settler colonialism and slavery" that illustrates the evolution of white supremacy.
Generally speaking, this is the only arts and letters — books, music, drama — award that can be awarded to someone who isn’t a U.S. citizen (but the book must be a history of the U.S.).
GENERAL NONFICTION: "His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice," by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa
The book by two Washington Post reporters is what the Pulitzers called an "intimate, riveting portrait" of George Floyd, the man whose murder by Minneapolis police officer in 2020 sparked an international racial justice movement. The Pulitzer board moved it from the biography category, a release says.
BIOGRAPHY: "G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century," by Beverly Gage
The prize was awarded to the "deeply researched and nuanced" biography of longtime FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, per the citation.
MEMOIR OR AUTOBIOGRAPHY: "Stay True" by Hua Hsu
Hua Hsu's memoir won this category for "an elegant and poignant coming of age account," the Pulitzers said.
POETRY: "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020," by Carl Phillips
Carl Phillips' poetry won for what the Pulitzers called "a masterful collection that chronicles American culture."
MUSIC: "Omar," by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abel
"Omar" is an innovative and compelling opera about enslaved people brought to North America from Muslim countries," the Pulitzers said. It premiered last May at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina.
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CEDAR FALLS — Brayden Frey hoped the game did not come down to him.
But, after three goals per side and massive stop from Cedar Falls keeper Ethan Beneke on Waterloo West’s final penalty kick, Frey stepped into the goal area with the game on the line.
Four quick chop steps, a plant and boot later, Frey pivoted backwards and raced towards his teammates. The Cedar Falls junior converted on the try to propel the Tigers over the Wahawks 2-1.
“I was hoping it would not come down to me,” Frey said. “I am 0-for-1 in PKs in practice so far, but I knew I had to step up for my team. I knew my team was counting on me. This is a big game for us. I could not let them down.”
Although Frey his emotion immediately following the goal as surprise, he noted that he could not imagine a different way to end the heated, crosstown rivalry.
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Cedar Falls head coach Aldin Muhamedagic said he felt his team played well for the entirety of the contest despite the need for a goal in the waning moments to tie the game and send it to overtime.
“We played really well today,” Muhamedagic said. “This game—against West—means a lot. It is just a big boost for our team going into the next couple games.”
Muhamedagic also credited Beneke for his clutch play in net.
“Every player—especially keeper—was great,” Muhamedagic said. “Coming down with a couple key saves for us made a huge difference for our team. PKs are always like a lottery. Him coming up with a save at the end made a huge difference for us.”
Despite the loss, West head coach Mike Penning took quite a few positives away from the performance of his youthful team.
“We played hard,” Penning said. “Cedar Falls is always going work hard and play physical…I was happy with how we came out and competed. We did not shy away. It was a fun game to watch.”
“We had two freshmen make penalties in the penalty shootout. I like these young guys. They come to practice every day and want to get better. They are learning from the old guys that we have. It is a good time to be a Wahawks, right now.”
A back and forth affair from start to finish, West broke through with the first goal of the game. West’s Aziz Salihovic converted on a PK in the 18th minute of action. The sophomore beat Beneke with a shot to the top left corner for his team-leading fourth goal of the season.
In the 33rd minute, Salihovic drew a free kick just outside the Cedar Falls goal area. Aidin Bajramovic sent a well-struck shot on net, but Beneke swallowed up the chance and ended the scoring opportunity for West.
Neither team scored in the final seven minutes of the first half as the Wahawks took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Early in the second half, West threatened to double its lead as junior Charlie Rowenhorst forwarded the ball to freshman Bo Tee. Tee split the Cedar Falls defenders and got a one-on-one opportunity. Beneke came up with a big toe save to send the shot wide of the goal.
Cedar Falls looked to draw even in the 19th minute of the half. The Tigers earned back-to-back corner kicks. The Wahawks cleared the first out of bounds and West keeper Kaden McConnell stymied an in-close chance on the second to preserve the West lead.
Cedar Falls finally managed to draw even with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
Rentse DeJong took a penalty kick for the Tigers in the 35th minute of the second half and looked to beat McConnell on the left side. The West keeper made a strong stop, but DeJong picked up his own rebound and buried the game-tying goal.
Neither team scored in either overtime period before Cedar Falls won, outscoring West 4-3, in the penalty shootout.
With the win, the Tigers improve to 3-4 on the season. Muhamedagic said his injury-riddled squad gained a lot of moment moving forward.
“I think it is a big booster for us,” Muhamedagic said. “Going into the Monday and the Tuesday game, it is going to be tough as well…It is something we look forward to. We have a great squad.”
“They have worked hard in the last couple weeks. It is starting to click on and pay off in the last couple weeks.”
Moving forward, the Wahawks, who fell to 5-2 on the season, do not have time to dwell on the loss according to Penning.
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New Offering Enables Fast, Accurate and Reliable Photonic IC Designs with On-Chip Laser Technology
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To streamline the end-to-end design of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and meet future demands of applications including datacom, telecom, LiDAR, healthcare, HPC, AI, and optical computing, OpenLight today announced the general availability of its process design kit (PDK). The OpenLight PDK is ready to be used with the Synopsys photonic IC design solution, and includes indium phosphide active optical elements on-chip that can be directly used by Synopsys OptoCompiler™ and simulated with the Synopsys OptSim™ photonic simulator, providing customers with a superior method to create PICs with optical amplifiers, on-chip lasers, and high-speed, low-loss modulators tailored to their design requirements.
Customers can access an extensive library of tested and proven photonic components to enhance first-time PIC success and deliver more reliable design and fabrication. The technology has passed qualification and reliability tests on Tower Semiconductor's Silicon Photonics production flow (PH18DA).
"We strongly believe in the ability of OpenLight's technology implemented in Tower's foundry platform to push the envelope and enable the next generation of photonic IC products," said Dr. Marco Racanelli, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Tower Semiconductor's Analog Business Unit. "With PDKs now available to the world, mutual customers can benefit from access to this advanced technology through an open foundry model. Results of PICs fabricated to date are impressive and the PDK announced here will speed up further PIC innovation from the industry as designers confidently develop and bring to market new products faster with on-chip lasers and optical amplifiers."
Synopsys supports OpenLight's PDK through Synopsys OptoCompiler, bridging the gap between photonic experts and IC designers to make photonic designs as productive as electronic designs. Synopsys OptoCompiler is a complete end-to-end design, verification, and signoff solution for photonic ICs. The solution combines specific capabilities for photonic design with industry-proven electronic design methods in a unique, unified platform to make photonic IC design accessible, fast, and flexible.
"The combination of Synopsys' industry-leading photonic IC design solution and OpenLight's integrated laser technology in one cohesive platform empowers teams to design real-world PICs in a way that has never been done before," said Aveek Sarkar, Vice President of Engineering at Synopsys. "We look forward to supporting mutual customers together with Tower and OpenLight to accelerate adoption of silicon photonics with integrated lasers."
"Until now, there has never been an open silicon photonics platform with active on-chip optical elements," said Dr. Thomas Mader, Chief Operating Officer at OpenLight. "We are at the vanguard of discovering the extent to which integrated lasers can reduce barriers to entry and transform the way teams design PICs for a large variety of applications. With the general release of the PDK, OpenLight is also reducing barriers to entry on the design side, enabling customers to quickly design PICs and get to market and production faster. This is just the beginning, and we expect to see continued scale, speed, and power advancements from our platform."
OpenLight launched as an independent company in June 2022, introducing the world's first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers. The company is already seeing success among customers with its first 400G and 800G reference designs with integrated lasers made available this summer.
To get in touch with OpenLight on the latest PDK availability, visit: https://openlightphotonics.com/
OpenLight has decades of experience in photonics design. Our executive and engineering teams are delivering the world's first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers to improve the performance, power efficiency, and reliability of designs for telecom, datacom, LiDAR, healthcare, HPC, AI, and optical computing applications. With over 200 patents, OpenLight is bringing optical solutions to places it has never been before and enabling technologies and innovation that weren't previously possible. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA with offices in Silicon Valley. Read more at www.openlightphotonics.com
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Officials: Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14
CAIRO (AP) — A fire ripped through a packed church during morning services in Egypt’s capital on Sunday, killing at least 41 worshippers and injuring 14.
The church quickly filled with thick black smoke, and witnesses said several trapped congregants jumped from upper floors to escape. “Suffocation, suffocation, all of them dead,” said a distraught witness, who only gave a partial name, Abu Bishoy.
The cause of the blaze in the Abu Sefein church in the working-class neighborhood of Imbaba was not immediately known. An initial investigation pointed to an electrical short-circuit, according to a police statement.
Footage from the scene circulated online showed burned furniture, including wooden tables and chairs. Firefighters were seen putting out the blaze while others carried victims to ambulances. Families waited for word on relatives who were inside the church.
Witnesses said there were many children inside the building when the fire broke out.
“There are children we didn’t know how to get to them,” said Abu Bishoy. “And we don’t know whose son this is, or whose daughter that is. Is this possible?”
The country’s health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities. It was one of the worst fire tragedies in Egypt in recent years.
Witness Emad Hanna said the church includes two places used as a daycare for children, and that a church worker managed to get many children out.
“We went upstairs and found people dead. And we started to see from outside that the smoke was getting bigger, and people want to jump from the upper floor. ... We found the children.”
Egypt’s Coptic Church and the country’s health ministry reported the casualty toll. The church said the fire broke out while a service was underway. The church is located in a narrow street in one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in Cairo.
Fifteen firefighting vehicles were dispatched to the scene to put out the flames while ambulances ferried casualties to nearby hospitals, officials said.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi spoke by phone with the Coptic Christian Pope Tawadros II to offer his condolences, the president’s office said. Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam, also offered his condolences to the head of the Coptic church.
“I am closely following the developments of the tragic accident,” el-Sissi wrote on Facebook. “I directed all concerned state agencies and institutions to take all necessary measures, and immediately to deal with this accident and its effects.”
Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Ghafar said in a statement that two of the injured were discharged from a hospital while 12 others were still being treated.
The Interior Ministry said it received a report on the fire at 9 a.m. local time, and that they found that the blaze broke out in an air conditioner in the building’s second floor.
The ministry, which oversees police and firefighters, blamed an electrical short-circuit for the fire, which produced huge amounts of smoke. Meanwhile, the country’s chief prosecutor, Hamada el-Sawy, ordered an investigation and a team of prosecutors were dispatched to the church.
Later on Sunday, emergency services said they managed to put out the blaze and the prime minister and other senior government officials arrived to inspect the site.
Egypt’s Christians account for some 10% of the nation’s more than 103 million people and have long complained of discrimination by the nation’s Muslim majority.
Sunday’s blaze was one of the worst fire tragedies in recent years in Egypt, where safety standards and fire regulations are poorly enforced. In March last year, a fire at a garment factory near Cairo killed at least 20 people and injured 24 more.
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Biden, Trudeau to hold talks on migration, Haiti, and more
By JOSH BOAK and ROB GILLIES
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO (AP) — President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to announce an agreement that aims to stem the flow of asylum seekers at unofficial crossings on the countries’ border. The announcement on Friday comes as Biden is making his first visit to Canada as president for wide-ranging talks. The leaders are expected to discuss the 13-month old war in Ukraine, defense spending and shared concerns about China’s aggressiveness in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. Biden and Trudeau are to meet for private talks before the U.S. president delivers a speech to the Canadian Parliament. The leaders will also hold a joint press conference. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/24/biden-trudeau-to-hold-talks-on-migration-haiti-and-more/ | 2023-03-24 17:42:07 | 1 | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/03/24/biden-trudeau-to-hold-talks-on-migration-haiti-and-more/ |
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How to Watch the Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for April 4
Published: Apr. 4, 2023 at 1:21 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Toronto Maple Leafs (45-21-10) will host the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-44-8) -- who've lost three straight away from home -- on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET.
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- When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Head-to-Head
Blue Jackets Stats & Trends
- The Blue Jackets concede 4.0 goals per game (302 in total), 31st in the NHL.
- With 202 goals (2.7 per game), the Blue Jackets have the league's 30th-ranked offense.
- In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-6-1 (60.0% of possible points).
- Defensively, the Blue Jackets have given up 51 goals (5.1 per game) in those 10 outings.
- They have put up 28 goals over that stretch.
Blue Jackets Key Players
Maple Leafs Stats & Trends
- Defensively, the Maple Leafs have been one of the stingiest squads in NHL play, giving up 209 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank sixth.
- The Maple Leafs score the 10th-most goals in the NHL (257 total, 3.4 per game).
- Over the last 10 contests, the Maple Leafs have gone 5-3-2 (65.0% of possible points).
- On the defensive side, the Maple Leafs have allowed 2.8 goals per game (28 total) in those 10 outings.
- They are scoring at a 3.1 goals-per-game average (31 total) during that span.
Maple Leafs Key Players
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Which wireless chargers are best?
As the world turns ever closer to a completely wireless world, the rise of wireless chargers continues with it. However, wireless chargers are far from simple devices. There are several things to consider when shopping for one. Considerations include how fast it can charge a device and how many devices it can charge at once. Smaller issues like how it looks and whether it holds up your phone or not can break ties if you’re undecided.
In this article: Anker Wireless Charger, Apple Wireless Charger and Samsung Wireless Charger
Multi-device charging
Basic wireless chargers can only handle one device at a time, be it your phone, tablet or smartwatch. Better chargers can handle two or three devices, but you need to consider how large the charger and your devices are to see if you can even fit what you want to fit.
Additionally, charging multiple devices at once can drop the charging speed. This doesn’t matter if you’re charging overnight, but if you’re trying to speed charge in the middle of the day, you might want to go one at a time anyway.
Fast charging
There are a few charging speeds in wireless chargers. The baseline is 5-watt charging. Then there’s the iPhone fast charging, which includes 7.5-watt and 10-watt chargers for Samsung. Finally, some chargers have up to 20 watts of power, though few devices can take advantage of that yet.
Chargers that support 7.5-watt charging and up are known as fast chargers. These can charge a device to full, from dead, in as little as one to one-and-a-half hours. However, your device must be compatible with fast charging to get the benefits. It’ll still charge if it isn’t compatible, just slowly. Devices or chargers that only have 5 watts can take two or more hours to charge from dead.
Wireless charger form factor
There are two form factors for wireless chargers: flat and stand.
- Flat chargers are the most common. These lay, well, flat on a surface. You don’t need to worry about knocking off your device, but you also aren’t able to easily see notifications unless you’re sitting above the charger.
- Stand chargers hold your device up so you can not only see, but also interact with your device while it charges. However, these typically hold just one device at a time and are usually more expensive.
Case penetration
Despite smartphones constantly becoming more and more durable, it’s still risky not to protect them with a case. If you do use a case, you need a wireless charger that can support charging through cases so you don’t have to take the case off every time, ruining the ease that wireless chargers are supposed to offer.
However, even the best chargers can only go through so much material. The usual limit on charging through cases is 5 millimeters.
Design
The look of a wireless charger usually doesn’t vary much from a small circular pad in either black or white. But that only makes the trend breakers stand out even more. For example, there are charging stations that are wide and tall or wide, flat, rectangular chargers. There are also chargers in various bright colors, such as blues, pinks and even purples. Some chargers even give you the option of having a matte or glossy, mirror-like face.
Cost
Basic wireless chargers typically cost $10-$20. These typically charge one device at a time and may have fast charging. Better chargers with all the bells and whistles can cost up to $40.
Best wireless chargers
Anker is among the more popular third-party wireless chargers thanks to its dependability and great quality. This one supports up to 10-watt charging and can charge through cases up to 5 millimeters thick.
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This charging station can charge a phone, a watch and a case of wireless earbuds at once, and quickly. For example, it can charge an iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods from dead to full in two to three hours. It comes in various colors, such as pink and black.
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Apple wireless chargers usually have a special feature known as MagSafe. MagSafe means that your iPhone will be magnetically snapped to the charger to ensure it’s in an optimal charging position.
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This two-pack of chargers is perfect for setting up charging points around the home, such as one by the couch and another by your bed. They have up to 15-watt charging.
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This charger has a blistering 20 watts of power to charge the handful of devices supported by it shockingly fast. It comes in three styles and can charge through cases 6 millimeters thick or less.
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This charger may be oddly shaped, but that shape lets it charge a phone, a watch and a case for earbuds all at once. It comes in black or white.
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This charger is prepped for the future as it has support for 15-watt charging. Not many devices can utilize it yet, but once they can, you’ll be ready. It can charge in landscape or portrait orientations.
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This charger supports 5-, 7.5- and 10-watt charging, depending on the specifications of the device placed on it. It can also charge through thin cases and case overheat protection.
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This charger can handle up to three devices at once and is compatible with most devices despite being chiefly made for Samsung devices. However, the watch charging pad is only compatible with Samsung watches.
This charger has LED indicators that tell you if it’s ready to charge, charging or finished charging a device. It has over-charge and overheat protection and comes in three sizes and 19 styles.
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Safe to drink? Some NJ water affected by lead and ‘forever’ cancer chemicals
U.S. Rep Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. 5th District, continues to push for federal funding to help clean up water supplies in New Jersey.
During a visit to Fair Lawn on Friday, he announced a new $3.4 million federal investment to help the Bergen County borough install new water treatment technology in three wells currently offline from increased levels of lead and "forever chemicals" linked to cancer known as PFAS.
The investment is part of Gottheimer’s Clean Water Action Plan, which includes action taken to help towns, schools, and water treatment facilities in New Jersey remove dangerous lead and forever chemicals from drinking water supplies, stop waste dumping in sensitive areas, and provide greater transparency to families about drinking water in our schools.
The lead problem
New Jersey has 350,000 lead service lines, which are lead pipes that connect a water main from the curb to premises like a home or school. According to a report from New Jersey Future, approximately 480 school buildings across a third of New Jersey’s school districts recorded lead levels that exceeded 15 parts per billion.
A multi-billion dollar program is underway statewide to replace lead pipes to stop lead from leaching into drinking water supplies.
The EPA estimates at least 20% of human lead exposure is from drinking water. PFAS in drinking water has been an issue for towns across parts of New Jersey and has been linked to numerous adverse health effects, including cancers and impaired child development.
Gottheimer, who helped craft the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that invested $168 million for New Jersey water infrastructure needs, pledged to continue to fight for federal funding to ensure clean drinking water supplies in the Garden State.
Gottheimer’s Clean Water Action Plan includes:
💧 Getting more federal dollars for clean water projects in multiple New Jersey communities, including Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Midland Park and Glen Rock and Sussex Borough.
💧 Ensuring Transparency in Schools, pushing for a state database for parents and communities to access up-to-date information on dangerous lead water in their children’s schools
💧 Replacing Lead Service Lines. Gottheimer has called on every single provider, private and public, to remove lead from all service lines going to houses. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which he helped craft and pass, provides investment to water utilities and municipal water systems to begin removing lead service lines.
David Matthau is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at david.matthau@townsquaremedia.com
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MONROE, La. (AP) — A former north Louisiana police officer pleaded guilty Friday to kicking a man in the face as he lay on the ground with his hands behind his back during an arrest in 2020, federal prosecutors said.
Jared Desadier, 44, of Monroe, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Foote to a charge of deprivation of rights under color of law, U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown's office said in a news release.
At the time, Desadier was an officer with the Monroe Police Department. Authorities said Desadier and other officers detained a man for questioning and found he was carrying drug paraphernalia. The man ran and officers pursued him. Another officer caught up with the man and ordered him to the ground. The man complied and as the officer prepared to handcuff him, Desadier ran up on them and kicked the man in the face, authorities said.
Desadier admitted in court that his assault was without justification, as the man did not present a threat to any officer or other person on the scene, Brown's office said. Desadier also admitted that he knew that his actions were unjustified and unreasonable under the circumstances.
“Instead of lawfully carrying out his sworn duties as a law enforcement officer, Desadier abused his authority by assaulting and injuring an arrestee who was not a threat,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. “The Justice Department will continue to vigorously prosecute any officer who abuses the public trust by using excessive force without basis.”
Desadier faces up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is set for Nov. 21. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Ex-Louisiana-officer-pleads-guilty-in-excessive-17280269.php | 2022-07-01 23:49:00 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Ex-Louisiana-officer-pleads-guilty-in-excessive-17280269.php |
ATLANTA (AP) — They were blamed for long lines in Los Angeles during California’s 2020 presidential primary, triggered check-in delays in Columbus, Ohio, a few months later and were at the center of former President Donald Trump’s call for supporters to protest in Detroit during last November’s midterms.
High-profile problems involving electronic pollbooks have opened the door for those peddling election conspiracies and underscore the critical role the technology plays in whether voting runs smoothly. Russia and Iran already have demonstrated interest in accessing the systems.
Despite their importance and potential vulnerabilities, national standards for the security and reliability of electronic pollbooks do not exist and efforts underway to develop them may not be ready or widely adopted in time for the 2024 presidential election.
“We have a trust issue in elections. The more we can say there are standards that equipment must be tested to, the better,” said Larry Norden, an election security expert with the Brennan Center for Justice. “It’s like a seal of approval that really doesn’t exist right now.”
Poll workers use electronic pollbooks to check in voters. They typically are a tablet or laptop computer that accesses an electronic list of registered voters with names, addresses and precinct information, with some doing so through an internet connection.
Testing standards and a certification program for voting machines have been in effect for years, a process overseen by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. While compliance is voluntary, most states will use at least some aspect of the federal process to ensure their voting and ballot-counting machines are secure and functioning properly.
But there is a much wider system of technology that supports U.S. elections beyond the devices used to scan and tally votes — from electronic pollbooks to voter registration databases and systems used to report unofficial election results to the public. Their use has been expanding rapidly in recent years.
Nearly one-third of all voting jurisdictions in the U.S. used electronic pollbooks in 2020, compared with about 18% four years earlier, according to data collected by Election Assistance Commission.
The systems come with unique security challenges.
In 2016, Russian hackers scanned state voter registration systems looking for vulnerabilities and even accessed the voter registration database in Illinois, although an investigation later determined no voter data was manipulated. In 2020, Iranian hackers obtained confidential voter data and used it to send misleading emails to voters, seeking to spread misinformation and influence the election.
Experts say the systems could be prime targets again for those seeking to disrupt the voting process and sow chaos around U.S. elections. Gaining access to a voter registration database, for example, could allow someone to delete voters from the rolls. When people show up to vote, they are told they are not on the list.
Although those voters would be allowed to cast a provisional ballot that eventually could count, widespread problems with the voter registration database would trigger questions about a process that already has suffered a loss in public confidence following a sustained campaign by Trump and his allies to discredit the results of the 2020 presidential election. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting equipment in 2020, backed up by exhaustive reviews in states lost by Trump.
In Detroit last November, a few polling locations had a brief issue checking in voters related to a data error that was quickly identified and resolved. Trump seized on the early reports, calling the situation in Detroit “REALLY BAD” in a social media post and urging people to “Protest, Protest, Protest!”
Unlike voting machines that are not directly connected to the internet, many electronic pollbook systems are connected by design. Some are quite sophisticated.
In counties that have put in place a vote center model, where registered voters can cast a ballot at any polling place, electronic pollbooks must be able to communicate with each other and with a central system. That’s to ensure voters are not able to cast ballots at multiple locations or vote in-person after returning a mail ballot.
While that can present significant security challenges, scrutiny for the pollbook systems is not as consistent as with voting machines.
The lack of national standards has left state and local election officials on their own. For the 2020 election, 15 states, including Arizona, Florida and Nevada, did not require any type of electronic pollbook testing or certification, according to federal data.
States and even some counties are often testing their pollbook systems in isolation and results are not routinely shared — an information gap that could be addressed with a national testing program.
“Having that type of knowledge allows them to put compensating controls into place, but they are doing it on an individual basis — state by state, county by county,” said Ryan Macias, an election and security expert who advises federal, state and local officials.
Aware of the risks, many election officials require back-up measures, such as paper copies of voter lists at polling locations. Election officials and experts note that one advantage of national testing standards for voting machines is the ability to assure voters that they have been properly scrutinized.
Two efforts are underway that seek to address the lack of uniform testing standards for electronic pollbooks. The Election Assistance Commission partnered with the nonprofit Center for Internet Security to test pollbooks and other nonvoting machine technology. But the federal agency began working on its pilot testing program in late 2021, about the same time the center announced results of the first phase of its own project.
It’s not clear why the two groups went their separate ways and what will happen next. A spokesman for the center, Jay Billington, said the group is “close to concluding the pilot” and expects to provide an update soon.
Thomas Hicks, chair of the commission, said the agency is making progress on its own pilot program, but that it was unlikely testing standards could be in place before the 2024 election.
“But this is why we move forward,” he said. “In 2026, there will be another federal election, and in 2028 another.”
Hicks said he welcomed the work done by the center and thought having more than one testing program could allow states to pick the best option for them.
Experts said having national testing standards would go a long way to reducing costs of the systems and lessen the burden on state and local election officials to navigate security on their own. Companies that make the equipment have expressed support for the effort.
During a November 2021 panel hosted by the commission to discuss its pilot project, representatives from testing laboratories said they had evaluated 76 different pollbooks by about a dozen manufacturers over the past three years. Agency officials noted the stakes were high.
“Real or perceived attacks on our voting systems can threaten voter confidence,” one commissioner, Don Palmer, said during the panel. “So that’s one reason why we think as much testing as possible is a good thing.” | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/ap-electronic-pollbook-security-raises-concerns-going-into-2024/ | 2023-02-05 10:48:43 | 1 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/ap-electronic-pollbook-security-raises-concerns-going-into-2024/ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died early Thursday morning after a boat crash in south Florida, the club has confirmed.
The incident happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday near the Miami Marine Stadium basin, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release.
FWC officers said Walkes was operating one of the two boats involved in the accident. He was found unconscious and was taken to shore where he received CPR before being taken to the hospital.
The 25-year-old was part of Charlotte FC’s inaugural MLS season.
“Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met,” said owner David Tepper. “Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this heartbreaking time. The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning.”
Sporting Director Zoran Krneta said Walkes embodied what it meant to be a part of Charlotte FC.
“We are heartbroken from the loss of Anton Walkes, a truly incredible father, loving person, and outstanding human being,” Krneta said. “The impact he made in the locker room and throughout Charlotte will never be forgotten.”
Krneta said the club would fully support Walkes family “in every way imaginable.”
Walkes began his career with English Premier League club Tottenham and also played for Portsmouth before signing with Atlanta United in MLS.
No additional details about the crash were immediately available.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/charlotte-fc-defender-dies-after-boating-accident-in-florida-officials-say/ | 2023-01-19 18:36:28 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/charlotte-fc-defender-dies-after-boating-accident-in-florida-officials-say/ |
TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Saturday, November 12, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for Oklahoma
National Weather Service Norman OK
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
TXZ086-131600-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. North
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30.
Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
TXZ083-131600-
Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...A slight chance of snow in the morning. Mostly cloudy
with a chance of rain. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in
the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast in
the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold
with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
TXZ084-131600-
Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then partly sunny with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
north in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Cold
with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower
50s. Lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
$$
TXZ087-131600-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning,
then partly sunny with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Lows around 30.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
TXZ085-131600-
Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast
in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
TXZ088-131600-
Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with
gusts up to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north in
the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows
around 30. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
TXZ089-131600-
Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Sunny this morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming
northeast in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows
around 30. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
Lows in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
TXZ090-131600-
Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
201 AM CST Sun Nov 13 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 30.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs around 50. Lows
in the upper 20s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
$$
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks on Wall Street overcame a shaky start to close broadly higher Thursday, as the major indexes more than made up for their losses earlier in the holiday-shortened week.
The S&P 500 rose 1.8%, with more than 85% of the stocks in the benchmark index notching gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.3%, while the Nasdaq climbed 2.7%.
Technology stocks accounted fore a big share of the gains as Microsoft erased an early loss. Bond yields eased.
Trading has been choppy in recent days as investors remain worried about inflation and the interest rate increases the Federal Reserve is using to fight it. Thursday’s market rally may have been spurred, in part, by a report showing private sector hiring that came in well below economists’ forecasts.
“The private payroll report was pretty weak,” said Tom Hainlin, national investment strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. “It’s maybe one of those environments where people are looking for weak data that gives them some hope that the Fed will pause (rate hikes) in September.”
The S&P 500 rose 75.59 points to 4,176.82. The index has risen 7.1% since coming to the edge of a bear market two weeks ago.
The Dow added 435.05 points to 33,248.28, while the Nasdaq gained 322.44 points at 12,316.90.
Rising energy prices have been feeding inflation, which is already at its highest levels in four decades. U.S. gasoline prices hit another record high Thursday, with the average price at the pump costing $4.71 per gallon, according to motoring club federation AAA.
Investors remain focused on the balance between inflation, rising interest rates and economic growth. The Federal Reserve is being closely watched as it tries to temper the impact from inflation by raising interest rates from historic lows during the pandemic.
Several economic reports on Wednesday bolstered expectations for the Fed to keep raising interest rates aggressively. Wall Street is concerned that the Fed could slow economic growth too much and potentially send the economy into a recession.
But on Thursday, payroll processor ADP reported that hiring by private U.S. companies rose just 128,000 in May. That’s well below the 302,000 hires economists expected, according to FactSet.
Wall Street will get another glimpse into the health of the broader economy on Friday when the Labor Department releases its employment report for May. The jobs market had initially been slow to recover from the impact of the virus pandemic, but has bounced back strongly with low unemployment and plentiful job postings.
Meanwhile high inflation is eating into corporate profits, while the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 restrictions in China have also weighed on markets.
Technology stocks, whose lofty values tend to give the broader market a harder push higher or lower, accounted for a big share of the rally Thursday. Chipmaker Nvidia jumped 6.9% and software maker Adobe rose 5.5%.
Communications stocks, companies that rely on direct consumer spending and some big industrial firms gained ground. Facebook parent Meta Platforms rose 5.4%, Expedia Group added 6.3% and Boeing climbed 7.5%.
Small company stocks rose, signaling confidence about economic growth. The Russell 2000 gained 42.85 points, or 2.3%, to 1,897.67.
Bond yields were relatively stable. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which helps set interest rates on mortgages and other loans, fell to 2.91% from 2.93% from late Wednesday.
Energy stocks fell. Chevron slipped 0.2%.
Investors continue monitoring corporate earnings and financial updates. Microsoft rose 0.8%, recovering from an early slide, after cutting its financial forecasts for the current quarter. The software pioneer cited unfavorable changes in exchange rates. Online pet store Chewy surged 24.2% after reporting strong earnings.
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Veiga reported from Los Angeles. | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/asia-shares-slide-across-board-amid-rate-hike-covid-worries/ | 2022-06-02 21:35:06 | 1 | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/asia-shares-slide-across-board-amid-rate-hike-covid-worries/ |
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