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DALIAN, China, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) ("CBAK Energy," or the "Company") a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022 ended December 31, 2022.
Fourth Quarter of 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues were $54.46 million, an increase of 95.9% from $27.80 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net revenues from batteries used in light electric vehicles were $4.51 million, up by 1035.5% from $0.40 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net revenues from batteries used in electric vehicles were $4.68 million, increased by 3,169.2% from $0.14 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net revenues from uninterruptible supplies were $18.95 million, up by 101.7% from $9.40 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net revenues from manufacturing and sales of raw materials were $26.33 million, up by 47.4% from $17.87 million in the same period of 2021.
- Gross profit was $3.78 million, representing an increase of $2.74 million, or 263.1%, from gross profit of $1.04 million for the same period in 2021.
Full Year of 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues were $248.73 million, an increase of 372.2% from $52.67 million in 2021.
- Net revenues from batteries used in light electric vehicles were $6.42 million, up by 775.2% from $0.73 million in 2021.
- Net revenues from batteries used in electric vehicles were $4.69 million, increased by 1,824.2% from $0.24 million in 2021.
- Net revenues from uninterruptible supplies were $83.60 million, up by 151.0% from $33.31 million in 2021.
- Net revenues from manufacturing and sales of raw materials were $154.01 million, up by 762.1% from $17.87 million in 2021.
- Gross profit was $18.10 million, an increase of 254.0% from $5.11 million in 2021.
Yunfei Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented: "In 2022, we are pleased to see our revenues grow by 372.2% from the previous year to more than $200 million, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 in China. We have secured partnerships with several key and internationally renowned clients in the industry, including those that we have chosen to not identify in public announcements so far to maintain our competitive edge. As of March 31, 2023, we have in total received orders worth $180 million to be delivered. With the market's increasing recognition of our brand, we anticipate that our financial results will show further growth in 2023."
Mr. Li continued: "In 2022, the price of lithium carbonate, a key raw material for lithium batteries, skyrocketed by about 300%, which is an important factor affecting our profitability in 2022. However, starting from 2023, its price declined quickly, and the momentum will remain. With that, we are optimistic about our financial outlook this year."
Xiangyu Pei, Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, noted: "Our management team is dedicated to effectively controlling our expenses. In 2022, despite integrating a newly acquired raw material business, our sales and marketing expenses reduced by 12.77%, and our general and administrative expenses dropped by 2.89%. As we look ahead, we believe that we can deliver a better result in 2023."
Fourth Quarter of 2022 Financial Results
Net revenues were $54.46 million, an increase of 95.9% from $27.80 million in the same period of 2021. This was driven mostly by strong sales of high-power lithium batteries and materials for use in manufacturing lithium battery.
Cost of revenues was $50.67 million, an increase of 89.4% from $26.76 million in the same period of 2021. This was primarily due to increased net revenues.
Gross profit was $3.78 million, representing an increase of 263.1% from $1.04 million in the same period of 2021. Gross margin was 6.95%, an increase of 3.2% from 3.75% in the same period of 2021.
Total operating expenses were $12.61 million, an increase of 84.7% from $6.83 million in the same period of 2021. The increase in certain expense categories was largely due to increased investments in research and development and impairment charges on acquired Hitrans' equipment and goodwill.
- Research and development expenses were $2.64 million, an increase of 36.7% from $1.93 million in the same period of 2021.
- Sales and marketing expenses were $-0.35 million, compared to the sales and marketing expenses of $1.04 million in the same period of 2021.
- General and administrative expenses were $3.18 million, a decrease of 24.3% from $4.20 million in the same period of 2021.
- Provision for doubtful accounts was $0.76 million, compared to the recovery of doubtful accounts of $0.34 million in the same period of 2021.
- Impairment charge on property, plant and equipment was $4.83 million, compared to nil in the same period of 2021.
- Impairment charge on goodwill was $1.56 million, compared to nil in the same period of 2021.
Operating loss was $8.83 million, compared to $5.79 million in the same period of 2021, representing a change of 52.6%.
Finance income, net was $0.42 million, decreased by 31.4% from $0.61 million in the same period of 2021.
Change in fair value of warrants was $1.01 million, compared to $4.63 million in the same period of 2021. The change in fair value of the warrants liability is mainly due to share price movement.
Net loss attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy was $10.70 million, compared to net income attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy of $9.16 million in the same period of 2021.
Net loss attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy (after deducting change in fair value of warrants) was $11.71 million, compared to net income attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy (after deducting change in fair value of warrants) of $4.53 million in the same period of 2021. The change was largely caused by the impairment charges on Hitrans' equipment and goodwill.
Basic and diluted loss per share were both 0.12. In comparison, basic and diluted income per share in the same period of 2021 were both $0.1.
Full Year of 2022 Financial Results
Net revenues were $248.73 million, an increase of 372.2% from $52.67 million in 2022. This was primarily due to strong sales of high-power lithium batteries and materials for use in manufacturing lithium battery.
Cost of revenues was $230.63 million, an increase of 384.9% from $47.56 million in 2021. This was primarily attributed to increased net revenues.
Gross profit was $18.10 million, an increase of 254.1% from $5.11 million in 2021. Gross margin was 7.28%, a decrease of 2.42% from 2021. The change in gross margin was primarily due to the increase in raw material prices in 2022.
Total operating expenses were $29.60 million, an increase of 75.9% from $16.82 million in 2021. The increase in certain expense categories was largely due to increased investments in research and development and impairment charges on acquired Hitrans' equipment and goodwill.
- Research and development expenses were $10.64 million, an increase of 101.6% from $5.27 million in 2021.
- Sales and marketing expenses were $2.01 million, a decrease of 12.8% from $2.30 million in 2021.
- General and administrative expenses were $9.74 million, a decrease of 2.9% from $10.03 million in 2021.
- Provision for doubtful accounts was $0.83 million, compared to a recovery of doubtful accounts of $0.78 million in 2021.
- Impairment charge on property, plant and equipment was $4.83 million, compared to nil in 2021.
- Impairment charge on goodwill was $1.56 million, compared to nil in 2021.
Operating loss was $11.50 million, compared to $11.71 million in 2021, representing a decrease of 1.8%.
Finance income, net was $0.49 million, decreased by 37.4% from $0.78 million in 2021.
Change in fair value of warrants was $5.71 million, compared to $61.80 million in 2021. The change in fair value of the warrants liability is mainly due to share price movement.
Net loss attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy was $9.45 million, compared to net income attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy of $61.49 million in 2021.
Net loss attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy (after deducting change in fair value of warrants) was $15.16 million, compared to a net loss attributable to shareholders of CBAK Energy (after deducting change in fair value of warrants) of $0.32 million in 2021. The change was largely caused by the impairment charges on Hitrans' equipment and goodwill, as well as surging raw material prices in 2022.
Basic and diluted loss per share were both $0.11. In comparison, basic and diluted income per share in 2021 were both $0.70.
Conference Call
CBAK's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on April 11, 2023).
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Participants who plan to ask questions at the call will need to register at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time using the link provided below. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a unique pin and an email with detailed instructions.
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A replay of the conference call may be accessed within seven days after the conclusion of the live call at the following website:
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The earnings release and the link for the replay are available at ir.cbak.com.cn.
About CBAK Energy
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) is a leading high-tech enterprise in China engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of new energy high power lithium batteries and raw materials for use in manufacturing high power lithium batteries. The applications of the Company's products and solutions include electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and other high-power applications. In January 2006, CBAK Energy became the first lithium battery manufacturer in China listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. CBAK Energy has multiple operating subsidiaries in Dalian, Nanjing and Shaoxing, as well as a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian.
For more information, please visit www.cbak.com.cn.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian military claimed Sunday to have carried out deadly missile strikes on barracks used by Ukrainian troops in retaliation for the deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers in a rocket attack a week ago. Ukrainian officials denied there were any casualties.
The Russian Defense Ministry said its missiles hit two temporary bases housing 1,300 Ukrainian troops in Kramatorsk, in the eastern Donetsk region, killing 600 of them. Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the strikes were retaliation for Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka, in which at least 89 Russian soldiers died.
Serhii Cherevatyi, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s forces in the east, told The Associated Press that Russian strikes on Kramatorsk damaged only civilian infrastructure, adding: “The armed forces of Ukraine weren’t affected.”
The Donetsk regional administration said seven Russian missiles hit Kramatorsk and two more hit Kostyantynivka, without causing any casualties. It said an educational institution, an industrial facility and garages were damaged in Kramatorsk, and an industrial zone was hit in Kostyantynivka.
Kramatorsk Mayor Oleksandr Honcharenko said two school buildings and eight apartment houses were hit overnight. Photos he posted showed no indication that it had been an attack on the scale claimed by the Russians or that anyone had been in the buildings when they were struck.
“The world saw again these days that Russia lies even when it draws attention to the situation at the front with its own statements,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address.
“Russian shelling of Kherson with incendiary ammunition right after Christmas. The strikes on Kramatorsk and other cities of the Donbas — aimed right at civilian sites and right when Moscow was reporting the supposed ‘silence’ of its army.”
Russia had declared a 36-hour cease-fire timed to coincide with Orthodox Christmas celebrations on Saturday. Ukraine denounced the pause as a ploy.
Russia said the attack on Kramatorsk was in retaliation for the Ukrainian rockets that destroyed a facility in Makiivka, also in the eastern Donetsk region, where Russian soldiers were gathered in the early hours of Jan. 1. It was one of the deadliest attacks on the Kremlin’s forces since the war began more than 10 months ago.
Also on Sunday, the Ukrainian military claimed to have hit a residential hall of a medical university in Rubizhne, a town in the Russian-occupied eastern Luhansk region, killing 14 Russian soldiers housed there. The number of wounded was unknown, it said.
Elsewhere in the east, Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said one person was killed in strikes on Bakhmut, and eight others were wounded. The battles for Bakhmut and the nearby town of Soledar remained among the bloodiest on the front, Zelenskyy said.
In the northeastern Kharkiv region, the town of Merefa was hit during the night, killing one person, and two other settlements in the region were shelled, Gov. Oleh Syniehubov said.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners Sunday, swapping 50 on each side, according to Konashenkov, the spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry, and Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian president’s office.
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Jean Hill, 90, of Oelwein, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at MercyOne Oelwein Senior Care, Oelwein. Arrangements: Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein.
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BEIJING, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glory Star New Media Group Holdings Limited, ("Glory Star", the "Company" or "we") (NASDAQ: GSMG), a leading digital media platform and content-driven e-commerce company in China, today announced a major upgrade to its self-developed digital collection non-fungible tokens ("NFT") application, CheerReal. The update is now available on both Android and IOS apps and comes with improved security, advanced technology, enhanced functionality, and a more user-friendly interface.
CheerReal is positioned as a "cultural and artistic digital collection" platform that aims to create a new cultural and artistic interactive experience, connecting virtual and real economy through innovative digital art and a diverse and inclusive metaverse world. As a member of the Trusted Blockchain Branch of the Beijing Information Industry Association, the platform is powered by Blockchain Service Network-Decentralized Digital Certificate ("BSN-DDC"), a network infrastructure that is jointly initiated by the State Information Center, China Mobile, and China UnionPay, which consists of more than ten BSN Open Permissioned Blockchains with robust technical systems and distinctive features.
Since its launch back in September 2022, CheerReal has been gaining popularity among art collectors. With the continuous development of blockchain technology, CheerReal aims to provide an even better user experience. The upgrade is expected to make the platform even more engaging and dynamic, strengthening its position in the market and attracting more art collectors and enthusiasts. New collections take inspiration from the ancient Silk Road and the Classic of Mountains and Seas ("Shan Hai Jing"), and give them a contemporary touch. The new "Spark Community" and "CheerReal Club" provide creators and users with official channels for gifting, exchanging, circulating, and auctioning digital assets, giving them more space and opportunities to showcase their digital assets. CheerReal is currently only available in China.
Mr. Bing Zhang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glory Star, commented: "The upgrade aims to create an immersive and community-based Web 3.0 experience, stimulating the vitality of our new business strings and boosting overall performance of the Cheers ecosystem. By empowering creators and collectors, CheerReal has established a strong foothold in the market for digital collections, and as the market continues to grow, CheerReal is poised to become a leading player in the industry."
About Glory Star
As a preeminent provider of next-generation mobile internet infrastructure services in China, Glory Star is dedicated to building a digital ecosystem that integrates "platforms, applications, technology, and industry" into a cohesive system, thereby creating a new, open business environment for web3.0 that leverages AI technology. The Company is developing a 5G+VR+AR+AI shared universe space that builds on cutting-edge technologies including blockchain, cloud computing, extended reality, and digital twin.
Glory Star's portfolio already includes a wide range of products and services, such as the CHEERS Open Platform, CHEERS Video, CHEERS e-Mall, CheerReal, CheerCar, CheerChat, CHEERS Fresh Group-Buying E-commerce Platform, Digital Innovation Research Institute, CHEERS Livestreaming, variety show series, IP short video matrix, and more. These offerings provide diverse application scenarios that seamlessly blend "online/offline" and "virtual/reality" elements.
With "CHEERS+" at the core of Glory Star's ecosystem, the Company is committed to consolidating and strengthening its core competitiveness, and achieving long-term sustainable and scalable growth.
For more information, please visit http://ir.gsmg.co/.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An airstrike by Ethiopia’s air force hit a kindergarten in the country’s embattled Tigray region, causing deaths and injuries on Friday, according to local broadcasters. It was the latest escalation of a conflict that has created a humanitarian crisis for millions of people.
Tigray Television quoted witnesses saying the afternoon attack hit a kindergarten called Red Kids Paradise in the Tigrayan capital of Mekele. It aired graphic images of children and adults with dismembered bodies in the aftermath of the attack.
Homes near the kindergarten also were hit in the strike, broadcaster Dimtsi Weyane reported.
Tigrayan officials called the airstrike “a heartless, sadistic” assault.
“This vicious regime has outdone itself with today’s deliberate targeting of a children’s building,” they said in a statement.
That statement didn’t say how many people were killed in the airstrike. But the director of Mekele’s Ayder Hospital, Kibrom Gebreselassie, said on Twitter that two children are among at least four people killed.
“More casualties are arriving. The total number so far in our hospital is 13,” he said.
The AP hasn’t been able to independently verify the footage. Ethiopian authorities didn’t immediately comment on the report.
But Ethiopia’s Government Communications Service said in a statement earlier Friday that the government will “take action targeting the military forces that are the source of the anti-peace sentiment of the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front.”
It warned people in Tigray to stay away from military equipment and training facilities used by Tigray forces.
The report of a strike on a kindergarten comes amid a resumption of fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigray fighters. Both sides accused each other of restarting the war Wednesday after a lull in fighting since June 2021.
The conflict in Tigray, which began in November 2020, has killed thousands in Africa’s second-most populous country, which holds more than 115 million people. The conflict had calmed in recent months amid slow-moving mediation efforts. But last week the spokeswoman for Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told journalists that Tigray authorities were “refusing to accept peace talks.”
Ethiopia’s government has said it’s ready for talks, but insists the African Union must lead the mediation efforts.
Tigray authorities have criticized the African Union’s efforts and urgently sought the resumption of telephone, banking and other services that have been largely cut off since the war began. The statement by Tigrayan authorities after Friday’s airstrike charged that the federal government isn’t interested in peace talks.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Standing feet away from Senate offices, Kimberly Rubio, mother of Lexi Rubio, shared with a crowd of protesters what happened to her daughter inside a Uvalde, Texas classroom.
“Her cause of death, gunshot wound to the head,” Rubio said.
Hundreds impacted by the Uvalde and Highland Park shootings came to Washington Wednesday to make an emotional call to ban assault weapons.
“My little girl fought and fought there at the school, till she couldn’t no more,” Javier Cazares, father of Jackie Cazares, said.
“I promise you, I promise you, you do not want this to happen to you,” Angel Garza, stepfather of Amerie Garza, said.
The organization, March Fourth, brought supporters and family members of the victims to Washington D.C. to demand change.
“We have one voice and one message, which is to federally ban assault weapons now,” Kitty Bradtner, March Fourth Founder, said.
Rep. Brad Schneider says the U.S must stop gun violence.
“Highland Park is an experience something no community should ever experience,” Schneider said.
Democrats, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) came out in support and agree that the recent gun control legislation is only a small step forward.
“We have finally become stronger than the gun lobby, now nothing can stop us,” Murphy said.
“Somebody’s second amendment rights does not cancel somebody else’s right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” Duckworth said.
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The Atlanta rapper known as Trouble was shot and killed in a suburb of the city on Sunday, authorities said. He was 34.
The artist, whose name was Mariel Semonte Orr, was discovered by Rockdale County Sheriff's deputies who were called to the scene of a shooting in the nearby town of Conyers around 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning. Orr was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Officials said the rapper was visiting a woman at the apartment complex where she lived when he was allegedly shot once in the chest by another man, Jamichael Jones, 33.
"It was a domestic situation," Jedidia Canty, the public information officer for the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, said in a press conference.
Canty didn't provide any other details on what led to the shooting but said that Orr did not know Jones.
There are several arrest warrants out for Jones, who is from Atlanta, on felony murder, aggravated assault and home invasion charges.
Trouble – who was also known as Skoob – had collaborated with artists such as Drake, The Weeknd, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and others.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble," his record label, Def Jam, said in an Instagram post. "A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Skoob."
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the killing to contact the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office.
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Brandon Francisco, 36, of Mansura, who is a person-of-interest in the disappearance of Ella Goodie of Scott, was in court in Rapides Parish on Wednesday, ahead of a trial scheduled in two weeks in a different case on a charge of attempted second-degree murder, according to KPLC.
In addition to the attempted second-degree murder charge, Francisco is charged with conspiracy to commit second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He’s accused of a Christmas Eve 2018 shooting near Cheneyville, which court documents state involved an alleged outstanding drug debt.
On Wednesday, the Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office successfully submitted into evidence two statements that Francisco gave to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 28, 2018, and Jan. 16, 2019, about the shooting. His attorney, Tiffany Sanders, argued that they should not be allowed in because, while he was read his Miranda rights and said he understood them, a companion form where he signed them away did not have two witness signatures.
Judge Greg Beard allowed the statements in because the rights were still read and there was a transcript of the interviews with Francisco, as well as him verbally saying he understood his rights, to prove it.
The district attorney’s office was also able to submit into evidence a prior conviction for attempted second-degree murder that happened in Avoyelles Parish. In that case, Francisco pleaded guilty to stabbing his ex-girlfriend in 2007 upwards of 20 times.
Francisco is believed to be the last person to have seen Goodie alive. He was arrested by the U.S. Marshals in Missouri on March 25 and was extradited back to Louisiana, according to an extradition order by Buchanan County Court.
He has been held without bond since his extradition.
Goodie was last seen on traffic cameras March 11 north of Dallas. According to a Facebook post by The Aware Foundation, a nonprofit organization that shared updates on missing people, traffic cameras saw Goodie’s car driving back into Louisiana the previous day.
Goodie was last seen wearing a denim jacket and blue pants. She remains missing, but her vehicle, a black 2012 Audi Q5, was found in April by the police in St. Joseph, Missouri.
On May 3, Louisiana State Police transitioned the investigation into her disappearance from a missing person case to a homicide investigation.
Anyone with information regarding Goodie is encouraged to contact the Louisiana State Police at (318) 484-2194.
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For Virginia’s General Assembly elections in 2023, the lesson of this year’s midterms is clear: Abortion rights and the continued presence of Donald Trump on the national scene will dominate the campaigns.
The 2023 elections for all 100 House of Delegates seats and all 40 state Senate seats will be contested on a number of fronts: some of them regional, some of them Virginia-specific, and some of them tied to distinctly Washington issues and personalities. But nothing will command the political landscape throughout the commonwealth next year so much as abortion rights and the former president’s return to presidential campaigning.
Regarding abortion, the potency of an issue created at the federal level by the Supreme Court’s June Dobbs ruling that ended 49 years of legal protections for abortions will be even greater in Virginia’s off-year elections as abortion rights now are an issue for all 50 state legislatures.
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Virginia Republicans have indelibly put themselves on the record as supporting significant restrictions, up to and including complete bans, on abortion. After the Supreme Court’s decision in June overturning Roe v. Wade, Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed a ban on abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation, before many women discover they’re pregnant. But he also said in an online forum with the Family Foundation of Virginia that he would sign “any bill that comes to my desk … in order to protect life.”
Democrats will pursue the issue aggressively, particularly in districts clustered in Virginia’s populous suburbs that, since reapportionment, can dictate statewide elections and the balance of legislative power. They will argue that an innocuous-sounding 15-week cutoff (compared to about 26 weeks now) is merely a stalking horse for progressively harsher restrictions.
The key politically is that the Dobbs decision has deprived Republican candidates of a disarming argument to camouflage their opposition to abortion rights. From 1973, when Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationally, until it was overturned in June, savvy anti-abortion candidates disguised their positions by saying that they respected court precedents and constitutional law. Other than peripheral constraints such as requiring minors to get parental consent, denying public funding for abortions and banning certain rare, late-term procedures, they claimed that they posed no threat to women’s reproductive autonomy. Dobbs has now removed their cover. No longer can they simultaneously please devout abortion opponents and mollify moderates.
Abortion rights were a significant driver in the midterms, particularly among women, who made up 52% of the turnout. Contrary to national polling that largely dismissed the issue’s importance, exit polls showed that it ranked a close second behind inflation and the economy as the top issue on voters’ minds.
Low presidential job-approval numbers and an economy burdened by the worst inflation in 40 years normally would combine for a red rout capable of giving the GOP nearly veto-proof majorities in Congress. That didn’t happen this year.
Why?
As dismal as President Joe Biden’s numbers are, voters spurned Trump and Trump-loyal candidates nationwide. Expect that to happen next year in Virginia as well.
For decades, Virginia legislative elections were about intensely parochial issues whether Democrats or Republicans ran Richmond. But state politics became more nationalized during Donald Trump’s presidency, which will likely continue in 2023.
Since 2016, elections in Virginia have, to a large degree, been a referendum on Trump. The GOP suffered because of it, and it will haunt the party in next year’s General Assembly races with Trump’s announcement that he is running again in 2024. The applause of Trump’s supporters at Mar-a-Lago when he announced his next campaign could never measure up to the thunderous cheers and popping of champagne corks by Democrats throughout the commonwealth upon learning of the former president’s return to presidential politics.
Despite the GOP’s deflating midterm results, Trump remains formidable within the party, and Trump-averse Republicans have little hope of being nominated. In the exurbs and suburbs, candidates who embrace Trump to win primaries will bear that stain in next November’s general election in districts with unambiguous records of rejecting all things Trump.
Nothing will help Virginia Democrats more next year than the former president bouncing from rally to rally spewing the sort of nonsensical invective that Virginia voters have rebuffed time and again during the Trump presidency years, and again this year.
Virginia’s elections in 2023 will be a referendum on abortion rights and former President Trump. It is a formula for a GOP disaster.
Mark J. Rozell is dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. Contact him at mrozell@gmu.edu. | https://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/column-trump-abortion-fight-spell-disaster-for-virginia-republicans/article_720e32a1-b273-57d0-a684-1dad6b703759.html | 2022-11-25 02:47:58 | 0 | https://richmond.com/opinion/columnists/column-trump-abortion-fight-spell-disaster-for-virginia-republicans/article_720e32a1-b273-57d0-a684-1dad6b703759.html |
TORONTO, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX: MND) (OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to receive the mining concession permit to produce in the Eastern Extension Zone at its Björkdal operation from Bergsstaten (Mining Inspectorate of Sweden).
Frazer Bourchier, President and CEO of Mandalay commented:
"I am very pleased to announce that we have successfully obtained the mining concession for the newly designed Eastern Extension of our Björkdal mine. This significant development grants us the extension of the mining envelope by an additional 350 metres, effectively encompassing the entire resource base that has been drilled and defined over the past two years.
"The inclusion of the Eastern Extension area aligns with our strategic objective of incorporating higher gold grade and margin ounces into our near-term production profile at Björkdal. By integrating this addition into our mine schedule, we believe that it will further contribute to our intended growth and success at Björkdal."
Exploration to Date
In 2021, the Company discovered the Eastern Extension of the Main Zone and Central Zone. Following the recognition of the mineralized potential, a series of drilling programs were dedicated to defining this enriched veining, with each program yielding exceptional grades and furthering our understanding of this domain. For further details, please refer to the news releases dated: July 18, 2023; February 22, 2023; June 21, 2022; and January 24, 2022.
Mandalay Resources is a Canadian-based natural resource company with producing assets in Australia (Costerfield gold-antimony mine) and Sweden (Björkdal gold mine), with projects in Chile and Canada under closure or development status. The Company is focused on growing its production and reducing costs to generate significant positive cashflow. Mandalay is committed to operating safely and in an environmentally responsible manner, while developing a high level of community and employee engagement.
Mandalay's mission is to create shareholder value through the profitable operation and continuing the regional exploration program, at both its Costerfield and Björkdal mines. Currently, the Company's main objective is to continue mining the high-grade Youle vein at Costerfield, bring online the deeper Shepherd veins, both of which will continue to supply high-grade ore to the processing plant, and to extend Youle Mineral Reserves. At Björkdal, the Company will aim to increase production from the Aurora zone and other higher-grade areas in the coming years, in order to maximize profit margins from the mine.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, changes in commodity prices and general market and economic conditions. The factors identified above are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect Mandalay. A description of additional risks that could result in actual results and developments differing from those contemplated by forward-looking statements in this news release can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in Mandalay's annual information form dated March 31, 2023, a copy of which is available under Mandalay's profile at www.sedar.com. In addition, there can be no assurance that any inferred resources that are discovered as a result of additional drilling will ever be upgraded to proven or probable reserves. Although Mandalay has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
2-6-9
(two, six, nine)
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
2-6-9
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The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee and select subcommittee on the so-called weaponization of the federal government plan to adopt a rule that will allow Republican members to issue subpoenas without consulting Democrats days ahead of time, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
The plan, articulated to GOP members of the select subcommittee by its top Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio during their first meeting Friday, will expedite the subpoena process as both panels move forward with probes of the Biden administration, two of the sources said.
It reflects the "urgency" of Republican plans to investigate the Biden administration on several fronts, the sources added.
A third source told CNN that the move will effectively allow Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee and select subcommittee to unilaterally issue subpoenas.
In doing so, Republicans are taking a page from Democrats and former Oversight Committee chairman, Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings of Maryland, who previously waived rules that required members of the opposite party be consulted before subpoenas were issued.
At the time, Republicans slammed the decision by Democrats as a violation of the bipartisan agreement that governs the subpoena process for certain House committees.
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Is too much sun giving you the blues?
Are you irritable and not sleeping well? Doctors say that it may be too much sun leading to reverse seasonal affective disorder.
"The same way that we think about seasonal affective disorder as being triggered by not enough light, too much darkness, there are people for whom the perpetual light sometimes either in situations where the daylight is lasting eight, 10, 12 hours or in situations or where it's just sunny most of the time. In some people it can literally trigger a depression," said Joshua Klapow, Ph.D. and clinical psychologist. "For some people, that extra sunlight can trigger a negative reaction."
We have all heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), where short days and lack of sunlight disrupt our circadian rhythms. It leaves 4-6% of the U.S. feeling prolonged sadness and lacking interest through the short winter days, according to the National Library of Medicine. As days get longer in the spring, most sufferers feel more energized and awake.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER AS WINTER APPROACHES
But, starting the spring, almost two million people feel summer blues the opposite of SAD. Klapow says that most sufferers live closer to the equator. His patients report feeling agitated and anxious, losing their appetite, losing weight, having trouble sleeping violent or explosive behavior.
"We're not exactly sure why, but we think that it does have to do with the longer days and [. . .] too much daylight really interfering with our circadian rhythm sleep-wake cycles, which also affect our moods," Klapow told FOX Weather. "You're talking about things like typically feeling cooped up because it's too hot to go outside, becoming dehydrated, overextending schedules. Those kinds of things really can contribute to that feeling of just not wanting to do anything, not having a lot of interest in things."
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Even activities we may consider uplifting can add to the depression. Vacations disrupt work and sleep schedules and eating habits. Having the kids home all day adds more responsibility.
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Other factors may contribute too, according to an article by Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), a mental health teaching hospital associated with the University of Toronto. Some might avoid summer activities and vacations due to finances. Others may avoid outdoor activities because of body image while dressed for the heat and humidity.
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There are a few simple suggestions that Klapow has for battling the summer blues:
- Stay hydrated – "Dehydration can make you fatigued, it can depress your mood."
- Don’t over schedule and mind the heat – "In the summer we tend to do more things, and we can really wear ourselves down."
- Get some physical exercise – "Get some physical activity because it's a morale booster."
- Keep up with social connections
- Keep a regular sleep and eating schedule
- Talk to your doctor about it
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"We do things when we're sick so that we can get better or when we have an injury so that they can heal. We’ll, we spend a lot of time talking about how to prevent injury and illness, how to prevent heart disease," Klapow explained that people should place as much importance on mental well-being as with medical health . "These are things that we should all be doing to decrease our risk of developing mental health problems and making us feel and live better psychologically, mental well-being."
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March is poison prevention month
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Since 2010 the CDC reports one of the leading causes of unintentional injury and death in children is poisoning.
Tyler Bowe, a trauma coordinator at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, said most poisonings happen at home and leaving unattended items around the house is what often leads to emergency room visits.
Common items that pose a risk to children are soaps, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and detergent. Children may be unaware that these things are hazardous so they may end up mixing cleaning products together, resulting in toxic gases. Products like tide pods or prescription medications may look like candy to children and they may try eating them.
Doctors recommend keeping these products out of reach and using secure packing for potentially poisonous household items.
“Kids love to they love to explore and there’s a lot of ages where they explore with their mouth, so the first thing they do is they grab it and they try it. And while that that can, you know, that’s their way of exploring the world, that can be obviously incredibly hazardous when we’re talking about cleaning products, soaps, medications that mom or dad, grandma and grandpa, brother and sister have that are meant for much larger human beings,” Bowe said.
Some signs of poisoning include burns on the skin, vomiting, trouble breathing, or changes in alertness. If you suspect a poisoning you can call the Wisconsin Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or visit their website. Medical professionals say to visit an emergency room or call 911 if the situation is severe.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. federal agents on Thursday simultaneously searched properties in Manhattan, a posh Hamptons beach community, and an exclusive Miami island that have been linked to a billionaire Russian oligarch whose $120 million yacht was seized in April.
The FBI confirmed it was at a Park Avenue high-rise, an estate in Southampton, New York, and the enclave of Fisher Island on Thursday, conducting what Miami-based FBI spokesperson Jim Marshall described as “court-ordered law enforcement activity.” The bureau would not provide more information. Dozens of federal agents could be seen carrying boxes out of the Park Avenue property.
FBI agents and Homeland Security Investigations personnel searched the properties, linked to Viktor Vekselberg, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. There was no immediate response to a request for comment sent to lawyers who have represented Vekselberg.
A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Vekselberg was the target of the searches. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity.
A similar search occurred in Fisher Island, a stone's thrown from Miami Beach, where dozens of agents from the FBI and other federal agencies could be seen on properties linked to Vekselberg and his associates.
NBC News first reported the searches.
A federal task force has been looking into Russian oligarchs and the money trail that helps fuel Putin's invasion of Ukraine, and the task force is working to enforce U.S. financial restrictions imposed on Russia and its billionaires. A spokesperson for the task force declined to comment.
Vekselberg, a Ukrainian-born businessman, built a fortune by investing in the aluminum and oil industries in the post-Soviet era. According to U.S. Treasury Department documents, Vekselberg heads the Moscow-based Renova Group, a conglomerate encompassing metals, mining, tech and other assets.
He was one of the first Putin allies sanctioned in April 2018 by the U.S. Treasury Department in response to Russia's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula. Vekselberg's assets in the U.S. are frozen, and American companies are barred from doing business with him and his entities.
In April, the U.S. government seized a 254-foot yacht owned by Vekselberg at a port in Spain. At the time, the U.S. Justice Department asserted that the yacht could be forfeited for violations of U.S. bank fraud, money laundering and sanctions laws.
All the properties searched Thursday are owned by Vekselberg's childhood friend Vladimir Voronchenko or companies tied to Voronchenko's family and associates. Voronchenko was the founding director of a St. Petersburg museum built to house the oligarch’s Faberge egg collection.
Among the properties were four luxury condominiums on Fisher Island. Three were purchased for a combined $42 million but are worth considerably more today, property records show. Two are owned by The Medallion Inc., a Panama-registered company that lists Voronchenko's wife, Olesya Kharlamova, as a director.
Kharlamova, who like her husband was born and raised in Ukraine, is also an officer of a condominium association for two luxury high rises on Fisher Island, which is so favored by jet-setting Russians that they've been dubbed the “Red Zone” by other residents. Amenities include infinity-edge pools, a state-of-the-art theater and a fur coat storage facility to protect garments from Miami’s humidity.
In New York, Medallion Inc. in 2008 paid nearly $11 million for a penthouse unit at 515 Park Avenue in Manhattan and $11.4 million for the Southampton home. Both were searched Thursday.
Voronchenko's family and associates did not immediately respond to a call placed to them seeking comment.
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Goodman reported from Miami. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-agents-search-properties-linked-to-Russian-17413739.php | 2022-09-01 23:10:35 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-agents-search-properties-linked-to-Russian-17413739.php |
World War II veteran gets 100th birthday wish of a hamburger and milkshake
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - A World War II veteran had a simple request for celebrating a milestone birthday this year.
Alfred Zieg said he wished for a hamburger and a strawberry milkshake from Runza restaurants to celebrate his 100th birthday.
And his friends at Trinity Lutheran Church were able to make that wish come true with the help of workers at a Lincoln-area Runza restaurant.
This week, the restaurant shared a video of Zieg being greeted with balloons, cake, a card, and receiving his hamburger and strawberry milkshake.
“We are honored to have served him his 100th birthday meal,” the restaurant shared online. “What a guy.”
The Runza team said they also gave Zieg a $100 gift card in honor of this birthday.
Minister Greg Rathke said the 100-year-old remains very sharp and remembers his war experiences.
Zieg ran radar on the USS Wasatch, an important command ship in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Jodey Arrington wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas' 19th Congressional District.
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By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Thursday amid hopes Western economies can avoid a recession despite higher interest rates to cool inflation.
London, Frankfurt and Hong Kong advanced. Tokyo declined. Markets in China, India and Australia were closed for holidays.
Wall Street futures were higher after U.S. markets closed Wednesday little changed.
The Commerce Department was due to issue its first of three estimates for U.S. economic growth in October-December later Thursday. The economy likely rolled out of 2022 with momentum, registering decent growth in the face of painful inflation, high interest rates and rising concern that a recession may be months away.
Economists have estimated that the gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic output — grew at a 2.3% annual pace in the last quarter.
Investors are optimistic the United States and European economies can evade a recession despite warnings by the Federal Reserve and other central bank officials that interest rates will be kept elevated for an extended period to cool economic activity and inflation.
“There’s increasing confidence the economy may not require a recession to tame the inflation beast,” said Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management in a report.
In early trading, the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.3% to 7,764.96. The DAX in Frankfurt advanced 0.3% to 15,136.67 and the CAC 40 in Paris added 0.7% to 7,092.34.
On Wall Street, the future for the benchmark S&P 500 index was 0.4% higher. That for the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.2%.
In Asia, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong surged 2.4% to 22,566.78. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo shed 0.1% to 27,362.75.
The Kospi in Seoul gained 1.7% to 2,468.65 after South Korea’s economic output shrank by 0.4%, as expected, in the final quarter of 2022 from the previous quarter.
Manila’s main index lost 0.3% after the Philippine economy grew by 7.2% over a year earlier in the final three months of 2022.
New Zealand, Singapore and Jakarta advanced while Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur declined.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 index lost less than 0.1% on Wednesday after rebounding from a morning loss of 1.7%.
The Dow recovered from a similar drop to end up less than 0.1%. The Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%.
Analysts are forecasting S&P 500 companies will report their first drop in quarterly earnings per share since 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Microsoft helped to lead the way lower after forecasting lower earnings than expected. It fell 4.6% early in the day but recovered to end down 0.6%.
Texas Instruments lost 1.1% after the company said it expects weaker demand across all its market outside of automotive. It was down as much as 3.1% at one point.
Traders expect the Fed to raise its benchmark lending rate by another 0.25 percentage points at its next update on Feb. 1. That would be another reduction in the margin of increase from 0.5 percentage points last month and four hikes of 0.75 points earlier.
Many investors expect the Fed to ease off rate hike plans as economic activity cools and start to cut rates before the end of this year. The Fed has said it expects to keep rates high at least through the end of the year to extinguish inflation.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude rose 38 cents to $80.53 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract gained 2 cents on Wednesday to $80.15. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, 22 cents to $86.41 per barrel in London. It retreated 1 cent the previous session to $86.12.
The dollar gained to 129.61 yen from Wednesday’s 129.55 yen. The euro rose to $1.0918 from $1.0913.
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. (NASDAQ: PNACU) (the "Company"), a blank check company incorporated as a Delaware corporation, today announced it held a special meeting of the stockholders (the "Special Meeting") and obtained the stockholders' approval for the proposals.
At the Special Meeting, the stockholders of the Company approved to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation (the "Charter") to allow the Company until May 17, 2023 to consummate an initial business combination and may elect to extend the period to consummate an initial business combination up to six times, each by an additional one-month period, for a total of up to six months to November 17, 2023, by depositing to the Company's trust account (the "Trust Account") the lesser of (i) $125,000 for all public shares and (ii) $0.045 for each public share for each one-month extension (each such deposit, a "Monthly Extension Payment").
Pursuant to the Company's amended Charter, the Company may extend on monthly basis from May 17, 2023 until November 17, 2023 or such an earlier date as may be determined by its board to complete a business combination by depositing the Monthly Extension Payment for each month into the Trust Account.
The Company intends to extend the deadline that it must complete its initial business combination from May 17, 2023 to June 17, 2023 and will cause the Sponsor or its designee to deposit an aggregate of $125,000 into the Trust Account.
About Prime Number Acquisition I Corp.
Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses with one or more businesses or entities, provided that it will not undertake its initial business combination with any entity being based in or having the majority of the company's operations in China (including Hong Kong and Macau). None of its founders or the Company is affiliated with Prime Number Capital LLC, an underwriter for the Company's initial public offering (the "IPO").
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, risks and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 3, 2023. Such forward-looking statements include the successful consummation of the Company's initial public offering or exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
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MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Eileen Ryan, an actor who appeared on TV, in films and on Broadway and the matriarch of the steeped-in-the-arts Penn family, has died. She was 94.
Ryan, who was the mother of actors Sean Penn and Christopher Penn and musician Michael Penn, died at her home in Malibu, California, on Sunday, according to family spokesperson Mara Buxbaum. Ryan would have turned 95 next Sunday.
“We lost mom yesterday,” Michael Penn tweeted with a broken heart emoji.
She had two roles on Broadway in the 1950s — both short-lived — in “Sing Till Tomorrow” in 1953 and “Comes a Day” in 1958.
In 1957, Ryan was at rehearsals for “Iceman Cometh” when she met Leo Penn, who had taken over for Jason Robards at the Circle in the Square production. They moved in together within a week of meeting and married a few months later. Leo Penn died in 1998.
Her TV credits include appearances on “Private Practice,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Bonanza,” “The Detectives,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “Little House on the Prairie,” “Arli$$,” “Ally McBeal,” “NYPD Blue,” “ER,” “CSI,” “Men of a Certain Age” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
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The United States men’s national soccer team faces Wales in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a competition between the world’s best international soccer teams, on Monday, November 21, 2022 (11/21/22) at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
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Here’s the entire Group B World Cup schedule:
November, 21: England vs Iran – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 21: USA vs Wales- Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 25: England vs USA – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
November, 25: Wales vs Iran – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 5 a.m.
November, 29: Wales vs England – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 29: Iran vs USA – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Here’s the complete 2022 World Cup schedule (all times eastern time):
Group A schedule
November, 20: Qatar vs Ecuador – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 12 p.m.
November, 21: Senegal vs Netherlands – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 5 a.m.
November, 25: Qatar vs Senegal – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 8 a.m.
November, 25: Netherlands vs Ecuador – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 11 a.m.
November, 29: Netherlands vs Qatar – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 10 a.m.
November, 29: Ecuador vs Senegal – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Group B schedule
November, 21: England vs Iran – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 21: USA vs Wales- Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 25: England vs USA – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
November, 25: Wales vs Iran – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 5 a.m.
November, 29: Wales vs England – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 29: Iran vs USA – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Group C schedule
November, 22: Mexico vs Poland – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 amtadium, Lusail – 5 a.m.
November, 22: Mexico vs Poland – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 26: Argentina vs Mexico – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
November, 26: Poland vs Saudi Arabia – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 30: Poland vs Argentina – Stadium 974, Doha – 2p.m.
November, 30: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
Group D schedule
November, 22: France vs Australia – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 2p.m.
November, 22: Denmark vs Tunisia – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 26: France vs Denmark – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 26: Tunisia vs Australia – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 5 a.m.
November, 30: Tunisia vs France – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
November, 30: Australia vs Denmark – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 10 a.m.
Group E schedule
November, 23: Spain vs Costa Rica- Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 11 a.m.
November, 23: Germany vs Japan – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 27: Spain vs Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
November, 27: Japan vs Costa Rica – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 5 a.m.
December, 1: Japan vs Spain – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
December, 1: Costa Rica vs Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Group F schedule
November, 23: Belgium vs Canada – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
November, 23: Morocco vs Croatia – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 5 a.m.
November, 27: Belgium vs Morocco – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 8 a.m.
November, 27: Croatia vs Canada – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 11 a.m.
December, 1: Croatia vs Belgium – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
December, 1: Canada vs Morocco – Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor – 10 a.m.
Group G schedule
November, 24: Brazil vs Serbia – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
November, 24: Switzerland vs Cameroon – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 5 a.m.
November, 28: Brazil vs Switzerland – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 28: Cameroon vs Serbia – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 5 a.m.
December, 2: Cameroon vs Brazil – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
December, 2: Serbia vs Switzerland – Stadium 974, Doha – 2p.m.
Group H schedule
November, 24: Portugal vs Ghana – Stadium 974, Doha – 11 a.m.
November, 24: Uruguay vs South Korea – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
November, 28: Portugal vs Uruguay – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2p.m.
November, 28: South Korea vs Ghana – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 8 a.m.
December, 2: South Korea vs Portugal – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
December, 2: Ghana vs Uruguay – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 10 a.m.
Round of 16 schedule
Match 49 – December, 3: Winner Group A vs Runners up Group B – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Match 50 – December, 3: Winners Group C vs Runners up Group D – Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2p.m.
Match 52 -December, 4: Winners Group D vs Runners up Group C – Al Thumama Stadium, Doha – 10 a.m.
Match 51 – December, 4: Winners Group B vs Runners up Group A – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2p.m.
Match 53 -December, 5: Winners Group E vs Runners up Group F – Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah – 10 a.m.
Match 54 – December, 5: Winners Group G vs Runners up Group H – Stadium 974, Doha – 2p.m.
Match 55 – December, 6: Winners Group F vs Runners up Group E – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Match 56 – December, 6: Winners Group H vs Runners up Group G – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2 p.m.
Quarterfinal schedule
Match 58 – December, 9: Winners Match 53 vs Winners Match 54 – Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan – 10 a.m.
Match 57 – December, 9: Winners Match 49 vs Winners Match 50 – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 10 a.m.
Match 60 – December, 10: Winners Match 55 vs Winners Match 56 – Al Thumama Stadium, Doha – 10 a.m.
Match 59 – December, 10: Winners Match 51 vs Winners Match 52 – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2 p.m.
Semifinal schedule
Match 61 – December, 13: Winners Match 57 vs Winners Match 58 – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 2 p.m.
Match 62 – December, 14: Winners Match 59 vs Winners Match 60 – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor – 2 p.m.
Third-place play-off
Match 63 – December, 17: Losers Match 61 vs Losers Match 62 – Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan – 2 p.m.
Final
Match 64 – December, 18: Winners Match 61 vs Winners Match 62 – Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail – 10 a.m.
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UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand — Relatives wailed and collapsed in grief over the small coffins of children Friday after a fired police officer stormed a rural Thai day care center at naptime and massacred dozens of people.
At least 24 of the 36 people killed in Thursday’s grisly gun and knife attack were children, mostly preschoolers.
“I cried until I had no more tears coming out of my eyes. They are running through my heart,” said Seksan Sriraj, 28, whose pregnant wife was due to give birth this month and who worked at the Young Children’s Development Center in Uthai Sawan.
“My wife and my child have gone to a peaceful place. I am alive and will have to live. If I can’t go on, my wife and my child will be worried about me, and they won’t be reborn in the next life,” he said.
A stream of people, including Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, other government representatives and relatives themselves, left flowers at the day care center on Friday. By afternoon, bouquets of white roses and carnations lined the wall outside, along with five tiny juice boxes, bags of corn chips and a stuffed animal.
Later, relatives received the bodies at the local Buddhist temple. As the small, white coffins were opened, some screamed, while others fainted and were revived with smelling salts. For a time, the grounds outside the temple were crowded with people overcome by grief.
“It was just too much. I can’t accept this,” said Oy Yodkhao, 51, sitting on a bamboo mat in the oppressive heat as relatives gave her water and gently mopped her brow.
Her 4-year-old grandson Tawatchai Sriphu was killed, and she said she worried for the child’s siblings. The family of rice farmers is close, with three generations living under one roof.
Som-Mai Pitfai collapsed when she saw the body of her 3-year-old niece.
“When I looked, I saw she had been slashed in the face with a knife,” the 58-year-old said, holding back tears.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida visited hospitals, where seven of the 10 people wounded are being treated, and met with family members of victims in what he said was a bid to boost morale.
“It is a tragedy that this evil thing has happened,” the monarch told reporters during a rare public appearance. “But right now, we have to think of what we can do to improve things to the best of our ability.”
Police identified the attacker as Panya Kamrap, 34, a former police sergeant fired earlier this year because of a drug charge involving methamphetamine. He had been due to appear in court Friday. An employee told a Thai TV station that Panya’s son had attended the day care but hadn’t been there for about a month.
Panya took his own life after killing his wife and child at home. A motive for the killings remains unknown, although money and marital problems appeared to be involved.
In an interview with Amarin TV, Satita Boonsom, who worked at the day care center, said staff locked the glass front door to the building after seeing the assailant shoot a child and his father out front. But the gunman shot and kicked his way through it.
The children, mainly preschoolers, had been taking an afternoon nap, and photos taken by first responders showed their tiny bodies still lying on blankets. In some images, slashes to the victims’ faces and gunshots to their heads could be seen.
Satita said she and three other teachers climbed the center’s fence to escape and call police and seek help. By the time she returned, the children were dead. She said one child who was covered by a blanket survived the attack, apparently because the assailant assumed he was dead.
She said the center usually has around 70 to 80 children, but there were fewer at the time of the attack because the semester had ended for older children and rain prevented a school bus from operating.
“They wouldn’t have survived,” she said.
Satita added that the attacker’s son hadn’t been to the day care center recently because he was sick.
One of the youngest survivors is a 3-year-old boy who was riding a tricycle close to his mother and grandmother when the assailant began slashing them with the knife. The mother died from her wounds, and the boy and grandmother were being treated at hospitals, according to local media.
Mass shootings are rare but not unheard of in Thailand, which has one of the highest civilian gun ownership rates in Asia, with 15.1 weapons per 100 people compared to only 0.3 in Singapore and 0.25 in Japan. That’s still far lower than the U.S. rate of 120.5 per 100 people, according to a 2017 survey by Australia’s GunPolicy.org nonprofit organization.
Support and condolences poured in from around the world. “All Australians send their love and condolences,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tweeted. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the violence “senseless and heartbreaking.”
Pope Francis offered prayers for all those affected by such “unspeakable violence.”
“I’m profoundly saddened by the heinous shooting at a childcare centre in Thailand,” U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres tweeted.
Thailand’s previous worst mass killing involved a disgruntled soldier who opened fire in and around a mall in the northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima in 2020, killing 29 people and holding off security forces for some 16 hours before eventually being killed by them.
Nearly 60 others were wounded in that attack. Its death toll surpassed that of the previously worst attack on civilians, a 2015 bombing at a shrine in Bangkok that killed 20 people. It was allegedly carried out by human traffickers in retaliation for a crackdown on their network.
Last month, a clerk shot co-workers at Thailand’s Army War College in Bangkok, killing two and wounding another before he was arrested.
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Associated Press writers Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul and Grant Peck in Bangkok and Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul, South Korea, contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Stark repudiation by federal judges he appointed. Far-reaching fraud allegations by New York’s attorney general. It’s been a week of widening legal troubles for Donald Trump, laying bare the challenges piling up as the former president operates without the protections afforded by the White House.
The bravado that served him well in the political arena is less handy in a legal realm dominated by verifiable evidence, where judges this week have looked askance at his claims and where a fraud investigation that took root when Trump was still president burst into public view in an allegation-filled 222-page state lawsuit.
In politics, “you can say what you want and if people like it, it works. In a legal realm, it’s different,” said Chris Edelson, a presidential powers scholar and American University government professor. “It’s an arena where there are tangible consequences for missteps, misdeeds, false statements in a way that doesn’t apply in politics.”
That distinction between politics and law was evident in a single 30-hour period this week.
Trump insisted on Fox News in an interview that aired Wednesday that the highly classified government records he had at Mar-a-Lago actually had been declassified, that a president has the power to declassify information “even by thinking about it.”
A day earlier, however, an independent arbiter his own lawyers had recommended appeared skeptical when the Trump team declined to present any information to support his claims that the documents had been declassified. The special master, Raymond Dearie, a veteran federal judge, said Trump’s team was trying to “have its cake and eat it,” too, and that, absent information to back up the claims, he was inclined to regard the records the way the government does: Classified.
On Wednesday morning, Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, accused Trump in a lawsuit of padding his net worth by billions of dollars and habitually misleading banks about the value of prized assets. The lawsuit, the culmination of a three-year investigation that began when he was president, also names as defendants three of his adult children and seeks to bar them from ever again running a company in the state. Trump has denied any wrongdoing.
Hours later, three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit — two of them Trump appointees — handed him a startling loss in the Mar-a-Lago investigation.
The court overwhelmingly rejected arguments that he was entitled to have the special master do an independent review of the roughly 100 classified documents taken during last month’s FBI search.
That ruling opened the way for the Justice Department to resume its use of the classified records in its probe. It lifted a hold placed by a lower court judge, Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee whose rulings in the Mar-a-Lago matter had to date been the sole bright spot for the former president. On Thursday, she responded by striking the parts of her order that had required the Justice Department to give Dearie, and Trump’s lawyers, access to the classified records.
Dearie followed up with his own order, giving the Trump team until Sept. 30 to identify errors or mistakes in the FBI’s detailed inventory of items taken in the search.
Between Dearie’s position, and the appeals court ruling, “I think that basically there may be a developing consensus, if not an already developed consensus, that the government has the stronger position in a lot of these issues and a lot of these controversies,” said Richard Serafini, a Florida criminal defense lawyer and former Justice Department prosecutor.
To be sure, Trump is hardly a stranger to courtroom dramas, having been deposed in numerous lawsuits throughout his decades-long business career, and he has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to survive situations that seemed dire.
His lawyers did not immediately respond Thursday to a request seeking comment.
In the White House, Trump had faced a perilous investigation into whether he had obstructed a Justice Department probe of possible collusion between Russia and his 2016 campaign. Ultimately, he was protected at least in part by the power of the presidency, with special counsel Robert Mueller citing longstanding department policy prohibiting the indictment of a sitting president.
He was twice impeached by a Democratic-led House of Representatives — once over a phone call with Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the second time over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol — but was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions thanks to political support from fellow Republicans.
It remains unclear if any of the current investigations — the Mar-a-Lago one or probes related to Jan. 6 or Georgia election interference — will produce criminal charges. And the New York lawsuit is a civil matter.
But there’s no question Trump no longer enjoys the legal shield of the presidency, even though he has repeatedly leaned on an expansive view of executive power to defend his retention of records the government says are not his, no matter their classification.
Notably, the Justice Department and the federal appeals court have paid little heed to his assertions that the records had been declassified. For all his claims on TV and social media, both have noted that Trump has presented no formal information to support the idea that he took any steps at all to declassify the records.
The appeals court called the declassification question a “red herring” because even declassifying a record would not change its content or transform it from a government document into a personal one. And the statutes the Justice Department cites as the basis of its investigation do not explicitly mention classified information.
Trump’s lawyers also have stopped short of saying in court, or in legal briefs, that the records were declassified. They told Dearie they shouldn’t be forced to disclose their stance on that issue now because it could be part of their defense in the event of an indictment.
Even some legal experts who have otherwise sided with Trump in his legal fights are dubious of his assertions.
Jonathan Turley, a George Washington University law professor who testified as a Republican witness in the first impeachment proceedings in 2019, said he was struck by the “lack of a coherent and consistent position from the former president on the classified documents.”
“It’s not clear,” he added, “what Jedi-like lawyers said that you could declassify things with a thought, but the courts are unlikely to embrace that claim.”
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Autism- and Sensory-Friendly Vacations Made Possible Year-Round at The Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- April is World Autism Month, and Visit Myrtle Beach and the communities along the 60 miles of coastline have been committed to creating an autism- and sensory-friendly destination throughout the year since 2016. As a recognized autism-friendly destination, Myrtle Beach continues its increasing efforts to provide a safe, accessible, and welcoming destination for all, including a sensory-friendly pledge and numerous initiatives to promote and foster inclusivity throughout the region.
"We believe that everyone belongs at The Beach, and our top priority at Myrtle Beach is to provide an inclusive destination for visitors of all abilities," said Karen Riordan, President and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach. "Families with children diagnosed with autism often feel vacations are out of their reach — and we want to change that. At Visit Myrtle Beach, we believe in the restorative and life-altering power of travel and continue to further our efforts to provide greater support and access to memorable vacation experiences for all."
Highlights of sensory-friendly services and programs available throughout the Grand Strand include:
- In conjunction with the Champion Autism Network (CAN) and TravelAbility, Visit Myrtle Beach launched The Beach is for everyBODY: Sensory-Friendly Pledge in 2022. To date, more than 150 businesses along the Grand Strand have pledged their support or received CAN certification. Participating organizations are committed to welcoming guests with autism and other neurodiverse disabilities through tangible and meaningful actions designed to support residents and visitors.
- Myrtle Beach International Airport has launched its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. The program provides a discreet way for travelers with a hidden disability, including autism, to self-identify, alerting airport personnel that they may require additional assistance or patience throughout their travel journey. Individuals wishing to utilize the program can request a sunflower lanyard at one of the two information booths in the terminal (pre-security at baggage claim and post-security near Nacho Hippo and Gate A2). The airport also offers a "Quiet Room" in the baggage claim area to give families a space to decompress before or after a flight.
- The Autism Travel Card offered by CAN (formerly the CAN Card) is a simple way for guests to identify their family as one that includes someone with autism, without needing to say a word. Participating restaurants, hotels and venues have been trained in the needs of individuals with autism and their families and to provide a special or expedited service. Autism Travel Cards are available online at AutismTravel.Club for a $7 membership fee and offer several benefits including services and discounts with participating businesses.
- During the month of April, the team at CAN has put together a month-long campaign called, "You're Invited!" The campaign includes events and promotions at partner businesses, including sensory-friendly attraction and movie days, special SkyWheel illuminations, and community gatherings, such as beach sweeps in the town of Surfside.
- Through Project Lifesaver, Myrtle Beach area police and tourism professionals are trained to administer a GPS tracking band program for children who are prone to wandering off or are at risk of becoming lost. Those wearing the band, whether on the wrist or ankle, can be quickly located by search teams and returned to families/caregivers.
- This summer, Visit Myrtle Beach will be launching a new children's book, titled Splish, Splash, Squawk! Finding Joy in a Sensory-Friendly Vacation. In partnership with author and illustrator, Lynda Farrington Wilson, the book will help to encourage families with children on the autism spectrum to vacation together through a fictional story that helps readers discover the joy and wonder in a family vacation, despite the overlooked challenges of acclimating to new environment, and experiences.
For more information on Myrtle Beach's autism-friendly offerings and accessible trip planning resources, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/autism-friendly-vacations.
About Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Myrtle Beach isn't just a beach. It's The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is one destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 60 miles along the northeast coast of South Carolina. Families, couples and those in search of a warm welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you'll find you belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.
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2 NW Harris Co. teens arrested, charged with aggravated sexual assault of 25-year-old women
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Two teens are in custody facing charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated kidnapping of a 25-year-old female in northwest Harris County.
Neighbors who spoke anonymously with FOX 26 said they can't imagine what the 25-year-old victim is now going through.
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"I can't imagine, I have a 25-year-old myself. I can't imagine that it happened in this neighborhood," says a neighbor who did not want her identity known. "I can't even imagine what her parents or she’s going through."
17-year-old Olvin Rodriguez was arrested at his residence on the 9300 block of Dogwood View Lane and was in court Friday. And a 16-year-old juvenile was also arrested at home.
The neighbor, a mother of two young ladies in their early and mid-20s, said she’s having a hard time knowing the young 25-year-old victim was raped nearby.
"They found her, she was out here for a couple of hours. Just to know that breaks my heart honestly. I get very emotional, because I have a daughter and I can't imagine that," says the neighbor.
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Police say earlier this month deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 responded to a call for service near 9100 Loren Lane.
When they arrived, they found a nude woman hiding in the bushes. She told them she was abducted by the two males right from her driveway after coming home from a concert.
Investigators say as the victim pulled into her driveway, the two men approached her on foot, pulled a gun, and forced her back into her car, and drove to the location where they assaulted her.
The teens then forced her out of the car and fled taking the victims personal belongings and cell phone.
"I hope that we actually get more coming out here patrolling. Cops, we never see them," says the neighbor. "We see them maybe once in a while."
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By MICHELLE L. PRICE
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Hours after a gunman killed seven people at a July 4th parade in suburban Chicago, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tapped into the frustration of many fellow Democrats at the seeming inability of the U.S. to curb gun violence.
“If you’re angry today, I’m here to tell you: Be angry. I’m furious,” Pritzker said.
But at the White House, President Joe Biden was more focused on reassurance than anger.
“I know it can be exhausting and unsettling,” he said, adding that “we’re going to get through all of this.”
In a summer marked by anger among Democrats over a string of mass shootings and the Supreme Court’s decision to strip women of the constitutional right to an abortion, several governors, including Pritzker, are emerging as the party’s leading voices of outrage. Their willingness to speak — and act — in aggressive terms stands in contrast to Biden, who is coming under growing criticism from some Democrats for lacking a sufficiently robust response to what some in his party see as existential threats.
Some Democrats warn that the lack of a strong response will be a problem if the party hopes to turn out enough voters to maintain their narrow grip on Congress in the fall midterm elections.
“The people that you’re telling to vote aren’t going to listen until we prove that we are handling this moment with urgency,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said in an interview, referring to the party generally. “We have a lot of tools at our disposal, I think we have a lot of assets at our disposal, and we have to use them.”
Facing pressure to be more forceful, Biden took executive action on Friday to protect access to abortion, but noted the limits of what he could do without Congress acting and said, “For God’s sake there is an election in November. Vote. Vote. Vote. Vote!”
But in this moment, governors may have unique tools that are more conducive to swift action than the president. Well positioned heading into the fall campaign and presiding over statehouses where Democrats are in control, Pritzker and Govs. Kathy Hochul of New York and Gavin Newsom of California have wide latitude.
In New York, for instance, Hochul was undeterred by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a state law and allowed most people to carry a handgun for personal protection. She called a special session last week in which lawmakers passed new measures limiting where those licensed to have guns can carry them and toughening rules for obtaining the permits. The regulations include a novel requirement to screen applicants’ social media accounts for threats.
“They may think they can change our lives with the stroke of a pen, but we have pens too,” Hochul said defiantly of the Supreme Court’s gun ruling.
In Illinois, Pritzker has said he would convene a special legislative session in coming weeks, with support of Democratic legislative leaders, to “more firmly protect” abortion rights and address some of the challenges the state faces as one of the few places in the Midwest where abortion remains legal.
Abortion rights will be on the California ballot in November, after legislators with Newsom’s blessing agreed last month to place a proposal before voters that would guarantee a right to an abortion in the state constitution. The constitutional amendment is certain to drive turnout on both sides of the debate.
Newsom has been especially vocal in rallying against the repeal of abortion rights even before the Supreme Court ruled. When a draft Supreme Court opinion surfaced in May suggesting the conservative majority was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, he delivered a withering critique of the national party, suggesting it was suffering from collective lethargy.
“Where is the Democratic Party?” he asked at the time, without naming anyone specifically but appearing to exclude Biden from criticism. “Why aren’t we standing up more firmly? More resolutely? Why aren’t we calling this out?”
With just a tenuous grip on Congress, however, Biden can’t move legislation quickly. And even criticizing Republicans could be politically dangerous if he needs their support on key votes.
“Forcefully calling out the other side isn’t a luxury he has if he wants to get anything done the rest of the year on anything,” said Democratic strategist Joe Trippi. “If you’re Gavin Newsom, whose votes are you going to lose in the state senate or California assembly?”
The White House insists Biden isn’t backing away from a fight. In a passionate prime-time speech last month, he lamented that gun violence had turned schools, supermarkets and other everyday places into “killing fields” and asked, “How much more carnage are we willing to accept?”
Shortly after the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling, Biden called the decision the “realization of an extreme ideology and a tragic error.”
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that “you will hear more from him” on issues including abortion as she underscored the administration’s central message that winning the midterms is the best path forward.
Speaking at the White House on Friday about the abortion ruling, Biden showed anger and disgust, at times gritting his teeth as he discussed reports of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who was forced to travel out of state to terminate a pregnancy after being raped.
“Ten years old. 10 years old. Raped. Six weeks pregnant. Already traumatized, was forced to travel to another state. Imagine being that little girl. Just—I’m serious—just imagine being that little girl. Ten years old!” he said.
Still, without more federal options, Biden is turning to governors. He convened a virtual roundtable last Friday with Pritzker, Hochul and seven other Democratic governors to discuss what steps were being taken in their states to protect abortion rights.
Biden reiterated that his administration will protect the rights of women to travel to other states for abortion services and ensure that abortion medication is available as widely as possible. But he acknowledged he didn’t have votes in the U.S. Senate for more sweeping actions and laid out the stakes for November’s elections and the need to increase Democrats’ majorities.
“In the meantime, I want to hear what the governors are doing,” he said.
With their reelections essentially secure, the aggressive action from some of the governors is sparking speculation about potential future presidential campaigns.
Pritzker, a billionaire businessman seeking his second term, raised chatter about a possible presidential bid when he spoke last month at the state Democratic party convention in New Hampshire, one of the early presidential nominating states. He has said he is focused on his job as governor and his reelection bid.
Newsom drew even more attention by running a television ad on Independence Day in Florida that was critical of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate. In the ad, which features images of DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, Newsom warns viewers that “freedom is under attack in your state.”
“I urge all of you living in Florida to join the fight. Or join us in California, where we still believe in freedom — freedom of speech, freedom to choose, freedom from hate and the freedom to love,” Newsom said.
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Associated Press writers Sara Burnett in Chicago and Michael R. Blood in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said his panel is reviewing "serious allegations" in a report that a former anti-abortion leader knew in advance the outcome of a 2014 Supreme Court case involving health care coverage of contraception.
The report Saturday in The New York Times followed the stunning leak earlier this year of a draft opinion in the case in which the high court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending constitutional protections for abortion. That decision was written by Justice Samuel Alito, who is also the author of the majority opinion in the 2014 case at the center of the new report.
In the Times story, Rev. Rob Schenck said he learned the outcome of the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores case weeks before the decision was made public. In a 5-4 decision, Alito wrote that some companies with religious objections can avoid the contraceptives requirement in President Barack Obama's health care legislation.
Schenck, who previously headed the group Faith and Action, has said in other recent stories in Politico and Rolling Stone that he was part of a concerted effort to forge social and ministry relationships with conservative justices.
In the Times story, Schenck said the information about the Hobby Lobby decision came from Gail Wright, a donor to his organization who was part of the outreach effort to the justices and who had dined with Alito and his wife. Wright herself denied obtaining or sharing any information in an interview with the Times.
The New York Times also published a letter Schenck said he wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in July alerting him to the alleged breach years ago. Schenck wrote that he thought the information might be relevant as part of a probe into the leak of the abortion decision.
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Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said in a statement Saturday that the committee is "reviewing these serious allegations," and he called on fellow members of Congress to pass a bill that would require the high court to adopt a code of ethics.
Two fellow Democrats, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia, who chair courts subcommittees, issued a statement calling the Times report "another black mark on the Supreme Court's increasingly marred ethical record" and said they "intend to get to the bottom of these serious allegations." They too urged passage of a code of ethics.
The Times' story included an emphatic denial by Alito that he'd disclosed the outcome of the case. The court released Alito's full statement to The Associated Press:
"The allegation that the Wrights were told the outcome of the decision in the Hobby Lobby case, or the authorship of the opinion of the Court, by me or my wife is completely false. My wife and I became acquainted with the Wrights some years ago because of their strong support for the Supreme Court Historical Society, and since then, we have had a casual and purely social relationship.
"I never detected any effort on the part of the Wrights to obtain confidential information or to influence anything that I did in either an official or private capacity, and I would have strongly objected if they had done so. I have no knowledge of any project that they allegedly undertook for 'Faith and Action,' 'Faith and Liberty,' or any similar group, and I would be shocked and offended if those allegations are true," it said.
Schenck's Faith and Action group became Faith & Liberty after becoming part of the Liberty Counsel in 2018.
Alito was appointed to the high court in 2006 by President George W. Bush.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A COVID-19 vaccine that could soon win federal authorization may offer a boost for the U.S. military: an opportunity to get shots into some of the thousands of service members who have refused other coronavirus vaccines for religious reasons.
At least 175 active duty and reserve service members have already received the Novavax vaccine, some even traveling overseas at their own expense to get it. The vaccine meets Defense Department requirements because it has the World Health Organization’s emergency use approval and is used in Europe and other regions. The Food and Drug Administration is considering giving it emergency use authorization in the U.S.
The Novavax vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the 27,000 service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine. Military officials say many troops who refuse the shots cite certain COVID-19 vaccines’ remote connection to abortions.
Laboratory-grown cell lines descended from fetuses that were aborted decades ago were used in some early-stage testing of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and to grow viruses used to manufacture the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccines do not contain fetal cells. Novavax, however, says that ”no human fetal-derived cell lines or tissue” were used in the development, manufacture or production of its vaccine.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory last year, saying the shots were critical to maintaining military readiness and the health of the force. Military leaders have argued that troops for decades have been required to get as many as 17 vaccines, particularly for those who are deploying overseas.
One group involved in lawsuits targeting the military’s vaccine requirement said it’s possible some shot opponents may see Novavax as an amenable option.
“I definitely think it is for some, but certainly not for all,” said Mike Berry, director of military affairs for First Liberty Institute. “There are some for whom abortion is really the ultimate issue, and once that issue is resolved for them spiritually, then they’re willing.”
Berry added, however, that for others, abortion is “just a tangential issue,” and they have broader opposition to vaccines as a whole. “A rudimentary way of looking at it is that they’ve asked for God’s will, and they believe that it would be wrong for them to get the vaccine,” Berry said. “In other words, they believe that God has told them no.”
Novavax also may appeal to people who are uncomfortable with the new genetic-based technology used in Pfizer and Moderna’s so-called mRNA vaccines. They deliver genetic instructions for the body to make copies of the coronavirus’ outer coating, the spike protein.
The Novavax vaccine is made with a more familiar technology, like those used for years to prevent hepatitis B and shingles. It trains the body to fight the coronavirus by delivering copies of the outer coating which are grown in insect cells, then are purified and packaged into nanoparticles that to the immune system resemble a virus, according to Novavax research chief Dr. Gregory Glenn.
While some religious groups oppose the shots, when COVID-19 vaccines first started rolling out the Vatican’s doctrine office called the options “morally acceptable” and Pope Francis, who has received Pfizer shots, has strongly encouraged widespread vaccination.
First Liberty and the law firm Hacker Stephens LLP represent a number of Navy sailors in one lawsuit, and First Liberty and Schaerr Jaffe LLP represent nine airmen in another. Berry said he doesn’t know how many would consider Novavax acceptable, but guessed it may be a small percentage.
Military officials declined to publicly detail the nature of any service members’ religious exemption requests, but spoke on condition of anonymity to provide some descriptions. They said that the most predominant issue mentioned in waiver requests is the remote link to fetal cell lines, while others argue that their body is a temple that must remain pure. Others, officials said, describe reasons that appear to have less connection to faith.
Berry said his firm carefully screens individuals for the lawsuits, to make sure their objections are based on sincerely held religious beliefs, rather than political or other opposition masquerading as faith-based views.
The military can’t administer the Novavax shot now, and won’t pay for anyone’s travel overseas to get it. But tens of thousands of American forces are based in Europe, where Novavax is available.
Earlier this week, advisers to the FDA backed the Novavax vaccine. Next, the FDA must decide whether to authorize it. A final FDA decision isn’t expected immediately, as the agency finishes combing through the data.
Across the military, more than 5,000 service members have been discharged for refusing the vaccine, according to the latest statistics provided by the services. Of those who requested religious exemptions, only slightly more than 100 have been approved.
In the lawsuit against the Navy, a federal judge in Texas agreed the case can go forward as a class-action lawsuit and issued a preliminary injunction barring the service from taking action against sailors who objected to the vaccine on religious grounds. Berry said the Justice Department has said it will appeal the ruling to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
In the Air Force lawsuit, Berry said, lawyers have asked that it also be a class action, and they are seeking a temporary restraining order preventing the Air Force from taking any adverse actions. The court has not yet ruled.
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RADNOR, Pa., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) ("NRx Pharmaceuticals", the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, a Delaware Corporation, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2023 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 11, 2023, via press release, which will be available on the Company's website at https://ir.nrxpharma.com/. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the financial results as well as provide a corporate update at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's website at https://ir.nrxpharma.com/news-events/ir-calendar. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company's website for 30 days.
Participants that are unable to join the webcast can access the conference call via telephone by dialing domestically +1 (833) 630-1956 or internationally +1 (412) 317-1837.
About NRx Pharmaceuticals
NRx Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, specifically bipolar depression with suicidality and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The company's lead program NRX-101, an oral, fixed-dose combination of D-cycloserine and lurasidone, targets the brain's N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor and is being investigated in a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial for suicidal treatment-resistant bipolar depression, which includes patients with both acute and sub-acute suicidality, an indication for which the only approved treatment is electroshock therapy. The company's prior Phase 2 STABIL-B clinical trial evaluating NRX-101 in patients with Severe Bipolar Depression with Acute Suicidal Ideation & Behavior (ASIB) demonstrated a substantial improvement over available therapy in reducing depression and suicidality compared to placebo when patients were treated with NRX-101 after a single dose of ketamine. Based on the findings from the STABIL-B trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a Special Protocol Agreement and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for NRX-101 in patients with Severe Bipolar Depression with ASIB.
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LONDON (AP) — Tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance staff walked off the job in the U.K. on Monday in what unions called the biggest strike in the history of the country’s public health system.
The walkout is the latest in a wave of strikes that has disrupted Britons’ lives for months, as workers — especially in the public sector — demand pay raises to keep pace with double-digit inflation. Teachers, train drivers, airport baggage handlers, border staff, driving instructors, bus drivers and postal workers also have all walked off their jobs in recent months to demand higher pay.
Teachers, health workers and many others say their wages have fallen in real terms over the last decade, and a cost-of-living crisis fueled by sharply rising food and energy prices has left many struggling to pay their bills.
Victoria Busk, a trainee nursing associate at a trauma center in Birmingham, central England, said hospitals were understaffed and nurses “run off our feet 24/7.”
“We need people to want to come into” the profession, she said. “The only way that we’re going to get that is by raising wages and make sure it is something that people want to do.”
Britain’s annual inflation rate was 10.5% in December, a 41-year high. The Conservative government argues that giving public sector staff pay increases of 10% or more would drive inflation even higher.
The strike piles more pressure on the state-funded National Health Service, already staggering under demand from winter viruses, staff shortages and backlogs built up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing unions say emergency care and cancer treatment will continue during their 48-hour walkout, but thousands of appointments and procedures are likely to be postponed.
The ambulance service says it will respond to the most urgent calls during a daylong strike. But Business Secretary Grant Shapps said the strike could put lives at risk, leaving people with “a postcode lottery when it comes to having a heart attack or a stroke.”
Sharon Graham, general secretary of the Unite union representing some ambulance staff, said Sunday there were “no talks at any level whatsoever with the government” about pay. She urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to “come to the table and negotiate — roll your sleeves up and negotiate on the pay in the NHS — that is what’s required.”
Pat Cullen, head of the Royal College of Nursing union, also said a “meaningful” pay offer from the government could bring the strike “to a swift close.”
Sunak’s spokesman, Max Blain, said Monday that there was no plan for the prime minister to get directly involved in talks, but “we want to keep discussing how we can find a path forward with the unions.”
Unions are seeking a pay raise for the current year, but the government says it will only talk about the year ahead.
Monday’s nursing strike affects England. In Scotland and Wales — which have semiautonomous governments in charge of health policy — unions have suspended walkouts while negotiations continue.
Sunak’s government also has angered unions by introducing a bill that will make it harder for key workers to strike by setting ”minimum safety levels” for firefighters, ambulance services and railways that must be maintained during a walkout. | https://www.wivb.com/news/business/ap-uk-nurses-ambulance-crews-strike-straining-health-system/ | 2023-02-07 05:22:41 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/news/business/ap-uk-nurses-ambulance-crews-strike-straining-health-system/ |
(The Hill) – Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of Robert Hur as the special counsel that will investigate the discovery of classified materials that may have been mishandled in the aftermath of President Biden’s time as vice president.
Hur, a Harvard and Stanford graduate, was nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, making him the chief federal law enforcement officer in the state. He resigned from the post in early 2021.
Before the appointment, Hur, 50, was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland. He prosecuted gang violence, drug trafficking and firearm offense, as well as financial crimes.
His history in federal law enforcement extends to his time as a special assistant and counsel for then-Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray, who was in charge of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
He was also a clerk for former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court William H. Rehnquist.
Hur’s private sector experience also includes him being a partner in the Washington office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.
Garland made the announcement to appoint Hur after a second batch of classified documents was found in the garage of Biden’s residence in Wilmington, Delaware.
“The extraordinary circumstances here require the appointment of a special counsel for this matter,” Garland said.
“This appointment underscores for the public the department’s commitment to both independence and accountability in particularly sensitive matters.”
Classified documents were first discovered in early November at an office Biden used after the Obama administration, with Biden attorneys notifying the National Archives and the Justice Department of the matter on Nov. 4.
“As the President said, he takes classified information and materials seriously, and as we have said, we have cooperated from the moment we informed the Archives that a small number of documents were found, and we will continue to cooperate. We have cooperated closely with the Justice Department throughout its review, and we will continue that cooperation with the Special Counsel,” Richard Sauber, special counsel to the president, said in a statement.
“We are confident that a thorough review will show that these documents were inadvertently misplaced, and the President and his lawyers acted promptly upon discovery of this mistake.”
The Justice Department has also appointed a special counsel to oversee the investigation into former President Trump’s mishandling of records after some 300 records bearing classified markings were discovered at his Mar-a-Lago residence. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/who-is-robert-hur-the-special-counsel-investigating-bidens-classified-documents/ | 2023-01-12 21:43:08 | 1 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/who-is-robert-hur-the-special-counsel-investigating-bidens-classified-documents/ |
(KTVX) – Cinemark has announced the return of Summer Movie Clubhouse, a program offering discounted tickets for families looking to “escape from the summer heat” with a trip to the theater.
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse, which runs from June 19 through August 10, offers showings of family-friendly films for $1.50 per ticket (plus taxes and fees) every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Some locations will also offer additional showtimes on Mondays and Thursdays; customers can check with their local theater for showtimes.
Nearly 200 locations in 35 states are participating, according to Cinemark.
Movies available to watch during Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse include “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Mummies,” “The Bad Guys,” “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” “DC League of Super-Pets,” “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.”
Kids’ snack packs will also be discounted by $1 during these showtimes. No coupon is necessary.
The program’s $1.50 pricing (per ticket) is valid for both children and adults, according to Cinemark’s frequently asked questions page. Additionally, children under 12 years old should be accompanied by an adult, the theater chain recommends.
“Moviegoers of all ages can delight in seeing some of their favorite films back on the big screen,” said Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Cinemark’s chief marketing and content officer, in a press release. “Quality time with friends and family, along with discounts on movie tickets and snacks, are sure to make this summer even sweeter at the theater.”
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New capabilities deliver a more intelligent, streamlined approach to cyber risk management and vulnerability mitigation for organizations consuming large amounts of risk data
TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Cyber®, developers of the cyber risk management platform for infrastructure, application, and cloud vulnerabilities, today announced the availability of its new intelligent risk correlation feature. This new and unique approach to cyber risk lifecycle management correlates and deduplicates vulnerability data tied to specific assets, groups improving vulnerability mitigation efficiency. It enables teams to generate contextualized insights about vulnerability risk, prioritize specific remediation activities, and drive mitigation campaigns that have the greatest potential to reduce risk and improve security posture.
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By EDDIE PELLS
AP National Writer
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Never mind that she got passed at the end of her last sprint around the track. Or ended up with a bronze medal instead of gold.
For 15 memorable seconds Friday night at the world championships, Allyson Felix was sprinting alone in the sunshine, cruising past the stands and far ahead of the field down the backstretch. A few minutes later, she was taking her newly won prize and hanging it around her 3-year-old daughter’s neck.
“I felt the love,” Felix said of her final run on the big stage. “And I felt joy running tonight.”
She’s 36 now. So it was no huge shock that a runner 11 years her junior, Marileidy Paulino of the winning Dominican Republic team, eventually reeled her in. No big shame, either, that the U.S., saving the rest of its vaunted star power for big races over the next nine days of this meet, finished third in the mixed 4×400 meter relay, also behind the Netherlands.
The third-place finish still gave Felix her 19th medal at world championships, extending a record she already held. Adding it to the 11 she’s taken at the Olympics, she’ll end her career with an even 30 at her sport’s biggest events.
Some might say a bronze medal feels like a letdown for the most decorated sprinter in U.S. history. Others, though, including Felix herself, compare it to the bronze she won in the women’s 400 last year at the Tokyo Olympics — a medal she ranks as one of her most cherished triumphs.
“It’s a similar emotion,” she said. “The last couple of years, I’ve stepped outside of just the clock and the medals, and I never would have imagined that would have been a place where I would come to.”
The once-shy teenager is now an outspoken advocate for women and moms both in and out of sports. Much of that stemmed from becoming a mom, then fighting, and eventually leaving, Nike, which cut her salary while she was pregnant.
Felix also had an emergency C-section eight weeks short of her due date. It left both her and her daughter, Cammy, fighting for survival in a hospital room. Any running at all, let alone medals to go with it, feel like a bonus at this point.
“There’s not one single story that can explain the impact that she had on the sport,” said Elijah Godwin, who ran the first leg and was the last teammate to hand the baton to Felix. “Over the span of the years she did it, she became an icon, and for us to come out and compete with her, it’s a blessing to have that opportunity.”
Google got into the act. A search of Felix’s name Friday night brought up all her credentials, overlaid by animation of her sprinting across the computer screen followed by the words “Olympian. Mother. Advocate.”
All part of a fitting finale for Cammy’s mom, who, Felix said, was certainly out getting ice cream after the race, not waiting backstage for mom to finish interviews.
Felix was entered only in the mixed relay after failing to qualify for the worlds in an individual race. When her name was announced at the beginning, the two-thirds-full house at the first world championships to be held in the United States cheered as loudly as they had all night.
Until, that is, she hit the backstretch.
Godwin had a slim lead when he passed her the baton, and for the first 200 meters of her final lap around the track, Felix extended the margin. Her arms were pumping and knees were kicking high with that near-perfect form that can only belong to her. But she faded after she rounded her final curve and was caught by Paulino.
Her feelings as she crossed the line?
“The first thing I felt was lactic acid,” she said.
Vernon Norwood recaptured the lead on the third leg, but the Domincan’s Fiordaliza Cofil overtook American Kennedy Simon on the anchor, and then hurdler Femke Bol made a huge late charge to give The Netherlands the silver. The Dominican Republic won in 3 minutes, 9.82 seconds, with a margin of 0.08 seconds.
“I’ve defeated her two times,” said Paulino, who finished second in the 400 in Tokyo. “But for me she will always be the best in the world. She has opened a better path for all of us.”
The U.S. finished in 3:10.16. The stat sheet said Felix ran her final 400 meters in 50.15 seconds. It’s nowhere near the 47.72-second split she ran in a gold-medal 4×400 at worlds in 2015 — still the fastest ever by an American woman — but that was hardly the point.
“It just feels like we’re part of history,” Godwin said. “And to have a picture with her, that’s the most important to me. I just want my picture with her, and to be remembered for this.”
Felix’s last medal capped an opening day that also featured heats in the men’s 100.
American Fred Kerley, last year’s Olympic silver medalist, finished his race in 9.79 seconds — a blazing-fast time for a preliminary round that was only 0.03 off his season high and was 0.01 faster than Italian Marcel Jacobs’ victory last year in Tokyo.
All the other big names advanced: Jacobs, Marvin Bracy, Olympic bronze medalist Andre De Grasse, 2011 world champion Yohan Blake and Christian Coleman, who is defending his world title after missing the Olympics because of a suspension related to missed doping tests.
The meet’s first medals came in the 20-kilometer race walk, where Kimberly Garcia won Peru’s first-ever medal at the worlds in a time of 1:26:28. Toshikazu Yamanishi of Japan successfully defended his men’s title in 1:19.07.
But it was the night’s last medals that everyone at Hayward Field will remember.
Felix smiled widely as World Athletics president Sebastian Coe hung the bronze around her neck and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, on hand for the presentation, shook her hand.
Felix stood straight as the Dominican Republic’s national anthem played. But she felt like the winner. Her last race in the big-time came in her home country, with her daughter there to watch.
“Obviously, I’m not in the prime of my career, but to be able to finish here tonight, with Cammy in the stands, and to share that moment with her, it means a lot,” Felix said.
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DALLAS (AP) — There is little evidence that gasoline prices, which hit a record $5 a gallon on Saturday, will drop anytime soon.
Rising prices at the pump are a key driver in the highest inflation that Americans have seen in 40 years.
Everyone seems to have a favorite villain for the high cost of filling up.
Some blame President Joe Biden. Others say it’s because Russian President Vladimir Putin recklessly invaded Ukraine. It’s not hard to find people, including Democrats in Congress, who accuse the oil companies of price gouging.
As with many things in life, the answer is complicated.
WHAT IS HAPPENING?
Gasoline prices have been surging since April 2020, when the initial shock of the pandemic drove prices under $1.80 a gallon, according to government figures. They hit $3 in May 2021 and cruised past $4 this March.
On Saturday, the nationwide average for a gallon ticked just above $5, a record, according to auto club AAA, which has tracked prices for years. The average price jumped 18 cents in the previous week, and was $1.92 higher than this time last year.
State averages ranged from $6.43 a gallon in California to $4.52 in Mississippi.
WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
Several factors are coming together to push gasoline prices higher.
Global oil prices have been rising — unevenly, but sharply overall — since December. The price of international crude has roughly doubled in that time, with the U.S. benchmark rising nearly as much, closing Friday at more than $120 a barrel.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions by the United States and its allies have contributed to the rise. Russia is a leading oil producer.
The United States is the world’s largest oil producer, but U.S. capacity to turn oil into gasoline is down 900,000 barrels of oil per day since the end of 2019, according to the Energy Department.
Tighter oil and gasoline supplies are hitting as energy consumption rises because of the economic recovery.
Finally, Americans typically drive more starting around Memorial Day, adding to the demand for gasoline.
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO GET MORE OIL?
Analysts say there are no quick fixes; it’s a matter of supply and demand, and supply can’t be ramped up overnight.
If anything, the global oil supply will grow tighter as sanctions against Russia take hold. European Union leaders have vowed to ban most Russian oil by the end of this year.
The U.S. has already imposed a ban even as Biden acknowledged it would affect American consumers. He said the ban was necessary so that the U.S. does not subsidize Russia’s war in Ukraine. “Defending freedom is going to cost,” he declared.
The U.S. could ask Saudi Arabia, Venezuela or Iran to help pick up the slack for the expected drop in Russian oil production, but each of those options carries its own moral and political calculations.
Republicans have called on Biden to help increase domestic oil production — for example, by allowing drilling on more federal lands and offshore, or reversing his decision to revoke a permit for a pipeline that could carry Canadian oil to Gulf Coast refineries.
However, many Democrats and environmentalists would howl if Biden took those steps, which they say would undercut efforts to limit climate change. Even if Biden ignored a big faction of his own party, it would be months or years before those measures could lead to more gasoline at U.S. service stations.
At the end of March, Biden announced another tapping of the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to bring down gasoline prices. The average price per gallon has jumped 77 cents since then, which analysts say is partly because of a refining squeeze.
WHY IS U.S. REFINING DOWN?
Some refineries that produce gasoline, jet fuel, diesel and other petroleum products shut down during the first year of the pandemic, when demand collapsed. While a few are expected to boost capacity in the next year or so, others are reluctant to invest in new facilities because the transition to electric vehicles will reduce demand for gasoline over the long run.
The owner of one of the nation’s largest refineries, in Houston, announced in April that it will close the facility by the end of next year.
WHO IS HURTING?
Higher energy prices hit lower-income families the hardest. Workers in retail and the fast-food industry can’t work from home — they must commute by car or public transportation.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates that the 20% of families with the lowest income could be spending 38% of their income on energy including gasoline this year, up from 27% in 2020.
WHEN WILL IT END?
It could be up to motorists themselves — by driving less, they would reduce demand and put downward pressure on prices.
“There has got to be some point where people start cutting back, I just don’t know what the magic point is,” said Patrick De Haan, an analyst for the gas-shopping app GasBuddy. “Is it going to be $5? Is it going to be $6, or $7? That’s the million-dollar question that nobody knows.”
HOW ARE DRIVERS COPING?
On Saturday morning at a BP station in Brooklyn, New York, computer worker Nick Schaffzin blamed Putin for the $5.45 per gallon he was shelling out and said he will make sacrifices to pay the price.
“You just cut back on some other things — vacations, discretionary stuff, stuff that’s nice to have but you don’t need,” he said. “Gas you need.”
At the same station, George Chen said he will have to raise the prices he charges his customers for film production to cover the gas he burns driving around New York City. He acknowledged that others aren’t so fortunate.
“It’s going to be painful for people who don’t get pay increases right away,” he said. ”I can only imagine the families who can’t afford it.”
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We have a personal interest in weightlifting/bodybuilding and became frustrated with current shaker cups. We thought there could be a better way to mix protein shakes," so we invented the MIX-UP CUP. Our design eases the task of mixing the powder with the water or other liquid and it provides a smooth consistency without clumps."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to mix protein shakes and other products. In doing so, it eliminates the need for a separate agitator, which can be difficult to clean. As a result, it saves time and effort and it reduces hassles, odors and messes. The invention features an effective and stylish design that is easy to use, transport and clean so it is ideal for fitness enthusiasts, weightlifters, households, parents with babies, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
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BOSTON, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With seven years to meet 2030 climate goals, none of the biggest U.S. banks are on track to align their oil and gas targets with a scenario limiting average global temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C. Each of these banks have committed to net zero emissions by 2050 while setting interim targets for specific sectors by 2030, but a new analysis from Ceres and the TPI Centre finds significant gaps in the 2030 targets necessary to achieve these global goals.
U.S. Banks and the Road to Net Zero: Analyzing the 2030 oil and gas targets of the six largest U.S. banks focuses on the banks' 2030 oil and gas emissions reductions targets. All six banks have set targets in line with the Net Zero Banking Alliance's guidelines. The analysis seeks to present an apples-to-apples comparison of the ambition of the targets relative to widely accepted and scientifically informed low-carbon benchmarks.
The analysis extrapolates four key findings on the current state of target-setting practices and methodologies:
- The methodologies in use to quantify and establish targets lack sufficient comparability and transparent disclosure.
- The sector and emissions parameters applied to set targets are inconsistent and may not capture the full scope of emissions across the oil and gas value chain.
- The still-developing target-setting methodologies are leaving an array of material business activities outside of the scope of their targets, creating loopholes for banks to continue financing high-carbon activities.
- The report assesses each bank's target against TPI's oil and gas benchmarks, which are derived from the Sectoral Decarbonization Approach, a method for setting scientifically aligned emissions reduction targets. When benchmarked against a 1.5°C scenario, the analysis shows that none of the six banks' targets converge with that scenario by 2030.
The brief concludes with five recommendations to help banks improve their target-setting practices:
- Expand target coverage to include all material on- and off-balance sheet activities, prioritizing activities with high financial and/or emissions exposure.
- Ramp up the ambition of targets to be in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
- Substantiate the credibility of targets with a comprehensive transition plan.
- Disclose the key assumptions and calculations used in emissions accounting and in target-setting.
- Annually report progress in reducing emissions and methodological updates.
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Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
ANTIOCH, Calif. - A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch.
It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend.
Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
"The smell was really bad," she said. "The smoke filled the house. '
Surveillance video of a fire that burned a bush near homes on Reseda Way.
Neighbors said it was started by people who were playing with illegal fireworks around 10 p.m. on July 4.
Trotter said she and her family evacuated when the flames burned in their front yard.
"Some debris and ashes got into my eye. I was told by a doctor after I was transported to the hospital that my cornea has scratches," said Trotter. "It's swollen. It's painful. Can't really see out of it."
Trotter said she's surprised and disappointed by neighbors who started the fire.
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But she is also grateful to others such as Ralph Hernandez who moved quickly to help put out the fire when it threatened homes.
"I singed my chest a little bit," Hernandez said.
While Contra Costa County bans all fireworks, Hernandez warned that even the so-called safe and sane ones allowed in some communities are dangerous.
"Using all these fireworks, California's been in a drought seems like a decade now. Everything just burns too easy," said Hernandez.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Chris Bachman said crews responded to 79 fires over the holiday weekend including one at Bay Point that burned across the road from homes.
Bachman said the majority of the fires were started by illegal fireworks, that high humidity and low winds kept the fires from turning disastrous over the weekend.
The fire marshal said the fire at Bay Point was started by someone throwing fireworks out of a moving vehicle.
"We're asking residents to please dispose of the fireworks or call us and we can get rid of them for you. Please don't use them. You're putting everyone at risk," said Bachman.
For now, Trotter is hoping to recover.
"I'm hoping the medicine will work and I'll be back to 100% soon," Trotter said she anticipates her eye will get back to normal in about a week.
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DUNDALK, Ireland (AP) — President Joe Biden returned to his ancestral home of Ireland on Wednesday, welcomed back by thousands of cheering people who lined up four and five deep for hours in the cold rain in hopes of getting a glimpse, a photo or even the slightest touch from him.
In the town of Dundalk, County Louth’s most famous descendant declared: “I don’t know why the hell my ancestors left here. It’s beautiful.”
Biden’s mother’s family comes from this part of Ireland, and he appeared overjoyed by the break from Washington’s grind and the dive into his Irish heritage, which he often cites as a driving force in his public and private life. The buoyant president popped into several shops and restaurants on Dundalk’s town square, and stretched over barricades for hand shakes, small talk and pictures.
Children were perched on the shoulders of adults and some people stretched their hands as far as they could, hoping for the slightest bit of contact with Biden. He toured a food hall and later met up with some of his cousins at a pub.
A large “Welcome Joe” sign perched on a rooftop seemed to sum up the town sentiment.
“It feels like home,” Biden said from behind a lectern at Windsor Bar and Restaurant, where he reminisced about the values he said he learned from his parents. His sister Valerie and son Hunter sat in the front row of the small audience.
He acknowledged that his ancestors emigrated to the United States to escape famine, but added, “When you’re here, you wonder why anyone would ever want to leave.”
And he jokingly delivered bad news, saying: “We’ll be back. There’s no way to keep us out.”
A similar scene played out earlier Wednesday a short drive away in Carlingford, a seaside village where the cry of bagpipes welcomed him on a cold, wet and windy afternoon.
Biden gazed out at the water from the stone balcony of Carlingford Castle, which would have been the last Irish landmark that Owen Finnegan, Biden’s maternal great-great-grandfather, saw before sailing for New York in 1849. A wooden sign on the road to the castle welcomed “Cousin Joe.”
“It feels like I’m coming home,” Biden said as he was led on a tour and looked out over Carlingford Lough, a bay that empties into the Irish Sea.
As for the soggy weather, “It’s fine! It’s Ireland!” Biden said.
County Louth is the home of Biden’s mother’s family, the Finnegans. According to a genealogy released by the White House, the president’s great-great-great-grandparents lived in Templetown and were married in 1813.
Their grandson, James Finnegan, born in 1840, emigrated to the United States with his family when he was 9 years old. The Finnegans settled in Seneca County, New York. James married Catherine Roche in 1846; they were Biden’s great-grandparents. Biden’s mother was Catherine Eugenia Finnegan.
In Dundalk, Jerome McAteer, who owns the Food House with his husband Bobby Wain, said Biden bought lemon meringue, chocolate eclairs, bread and butter pudding, pear and almond cake, as well as a mug with an image of a dog on it.
Biden paid with a 50 euro note and gave a 10 euro tip to some of the workers who have special needs, McAteer said, adding that the president talked a lot about his Irish background.
Asked if Biden was how he expected, McAteer said: “He was taller, he was younger looking, he had amazing teeth.”
“The atmosphere is great,” said Sandra Coalme. She was outside with her friend Marguerite Howard, who added that despite the Irish rain, “the sun is shining really in our hearts,” before she joked that “there is no show like a Joe show!”
People cheered as the motorcade snaked its way through narrow streets adorned with U.S. flags.
“He’s one of the Irish, he’s one of us,” said local pharmacist Sheila McQuillan. “It’s lovely to see him again. It’s wonderful, a big turnout considering the weather.”
Biden arrived in the Republic of Ireland after an appearance Wednesday in Northern Ireland. He had planned to visit a cemetery in County Louth, but scrapped that because of bad weather. He spent a total of about three hours in Carlingford and Dundalk, about as much time as it took for round-trip drive from Dublin.
Biden is spending three days in Ireland on his first visit back as president. He planned to meet with Ireland’s leaders, address parliament in Dublin and attend a gala dinner on Thursday, and visit County Mayo, another ancestral area on the west coast, on Friday before returning to Washington.
He had visited in 2016, near the end of his term as U.S. vice president, with a much larger contingent of his family, including all of his grandchildren. This time he was accompanied by just his sister and son. His wife, Jill, remained in Washington.
Ireland’s prime minister greeted Biden on Wednesday after he landed at Dublin’s airport. The president then went to a nearby fire station, where children of U.S. Embassy employees held American and Irish flags and signs that said “welcome home.”
According to the Irish Family History Centre, Biden “is among the most ‘Irish’ of all U.S. Presidents.” Ten of his 16 great-great grandparents were from the Emerald Isle. Biden is particularly fond of quoting Irish poetry, especially Seamus Heaney.
Earlier Wednesday, Biden marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. The U.S.-brokered deal brought peace to a member of the United Kingdom where years of sectarian violence known as “the Troubles” left some 3,600 people killed in bombings and other attacks.
But recent political turmoil has left Northern Ireland without a functioning government, rattling the foundations of the Good Friday Agreement. In addition, a top police official was shot and injured in February, an attack that authorities have blamed on Irish Republican Army dissidents opposed to the peace process.
“The enemies of peace will not prevail,” Biden said. “Northern Ireland will not go back, pray God.”
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Associated Press writers Chris Megerian in Washington, Jill Lawless in London and David Keyton in Dundalk, Ireland, contributed to this report. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/joe-obiden-president-in-ireland-eager-to-trace-roots/ | 2023-04-13 11:45:02 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/joe-obiden-president-in-ireland-eager-to-trace-roots/ |
Scent like marijuana enough to warrant police search, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A car smelling like marijuana is enough for police in Wisconsin to justify searching a person in the vehicle, even though substances legal in the state can smell the same, the state Supreme Court said on Tuesday.
The court’s conservative majority ruled 4-3 that Marshfield police had grounds to search the driver of a vehicle that smelled like marijuana, overturning lower court rulings that said officers couldn’t be sure that what they smelled was not CBD, a legal, marijuana-derived substance. The scents of CBD and marijuana are indistinguishable.
Two officers searched Quaheem Moore in 2019, who was alone in a vehicle that smelled like marijuana when he was pulled over for speeding. Moore told police that a vaping device he had contained CBD and that the car was a rental belonging to his brother. Police did not smell marijuana on Moore.
Moore argued in court that police had no reason to believe he was responsible for the smell.
To justify searching someone, police need enough evidence to believe that person has likely committed a crime. When they obtain more evidence through an illegal search, it’s not allowed to be used in court.
Moore was never charged with possessing marijuana, but officers charged him with possessing narcotics when they discovered small bags of cocaine and fentanyl in his pocket during their search.
Moore’s attorney, Joshua Hargrove, did not immediately return a call on Tuesday seeking comment.
A circuit court judge and an appeals court had previously moved to disqualify the drugs that police found, saying the search wasn’t legal.
Justice Brian Hagedorn, who issued Tuesday’s opinion on behalf of the court’s conservative majority, wrote that because Moore was the only person in the car, police could reasonably assume he “was probably connected with the illegal substance the officers identified.”
Tuesday’s ruling referenced a 1999 Supreme Court decision that said officers were justified in arresting a driver because they linked the smell of marijuana from his vehicle to him. That opinion said that the “unmistakable” smell of a controlled substance was evidence that a crime had been committed.
But the court’s three liberal justices called that ruling into question, saying it was outdated and did not account for the subsequent legalization of substances that smell like marijuana. They also said officers did not have strong evidence that Moore had caused the odor in the car he was driving.
“Officers who believe they smell marijuana coming from a vehicle may just as likely be smelling raw or smoked hemp, which is not criminal activity,” Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet wrote in a dissenting opinion.
The ruling comes as Democrats and Republicans in Wisconsin continue to fight over legalizing marijuana.
Republicans who control the Legislature have rejected Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ attempts to legalize recreational and medical marijuana. But GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said in April he was working on legislation to legalize medical marijuana as soon as this fall.
Marijuana has been legal in neighboring Michigan and Illinois for years and will become legal in Minnesota in August under legislation passed last month.
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James Gunn, the writer-director who made the “Guardians of the Galaxy” household names for Marvel and revived “The Suicide Squad,” will soon be responsible for the future of Batman, Superman and the entire DC Universe for Warner Bros. Discovery. The studio on Tuesday named Gunn and veteran executive Peter Safran co-chairmen and CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios.
The roles will have Gunn and Safran developing a long-term plan for the company’s DC Comics properties, in film, television and animation. Both will continue to also produce, develop and direct individual projects, the studio said.
“We’re honored to be the stewards of these DC characters we’ve loved since we were children,” said Gunn and Safran in a written statement. “Our commitment to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, and the rest of the DC stable of characters is only equaled by our commitment to the wonder of human possibility these characters represent. We’re excited to invigorate the theatrical experience around the world as we tell some of the biggest, most beautiful, and grandest stories ever told.”
Safran has produced many films for Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, including Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” as well as “Aquaman,” “Shazam” and the horror films in “The Conjuring” universe.
Starting Nov. 1, Gunn and Safran will report directly to David Zaslav, the president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, who praised their “singular and complementary talents” in a statement.
“Their decades of experience in filmmaking, close ties to the creative community, and proven track record thrilling superhero fans around the globe make them uniquely qualified to develop a long-term strategy across film, TV, and animation, and take this iconic franchise to the next level of creative storytelling,” Zaslav continued.
For the past four years, Walter Hamada headed what was previously called DC Films but officially departed the studio last week, ahead of the theatrical launch of “ Black Adam.”
Zaslav had promised a “reset” to the studio’s DC operations in an overhaul to implement a more Marvel-like 10-year structure and improve quality, and with that, bring in a more centralized creative executive, akin to Marvel’s Kevin Feige. Some in Hollywood were surprised Tuesday when, instead, two were named.
Unlike Marvel, DC has several different threads operating simultaneously in its films with Todd Phillips’ “Joker” sequel and Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” in addition to the films of Henry Cavill’s Superman, who made an appearance in “Black Adam.”
Gunn, the rare filmmaker to have active projects with both main superhero powerhouses, is also wrapping up his “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy, which is expected in May, and he’ll have a “Guardians” holiday special on Disney+ in November too — the trailer was revealed just shortly before the DC announcement.
Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairpersons and CEOs of Warner Bros. Film Group, said in a joint statement that, “to have them both committing to work together to forge this new era for DC is a literal dream come true. We all share a very similar sensibility and passion for this universe and the stars couldn’t have aligned any better.” | https://www.yourbasin.com/entertainment-news/ap-director-james-gunn-peter-safran-to-co-lead-dc-studios/ | 2022-10-26 13:28:44 | 0 | https://www.yourbasin.com/entertainment-news/ap-director-james-gunn-peter-safran-to-co-lead-dc-studios/ |
Trump claim of ‘Crime of Century’ fizzles in 3-year probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump once predicted that a special prosecutor appointed during his administration would uncover “the crime of the century” — a conspiracy to sink his 2016 campaign.
Yet here are the results of the three-year probe by prosecutor John Durham: two trial acquittals — the latest on Tuesday — and a former FBI attorney sentenced to probation.
That has fallen far short of Trump supporters’ expectations that Durham would reveal a “deep state” plot behind the U.S. government’s investigation into ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
The outcome has led to scrutiny over the purpose of Durham’s appointment by former Attorney General William Barr, who tasked him with sussing out misconduct in the Trump-Russia probe. It also has raised questions about whether or when the current attorney general, Merrick Garland, might move to rein in Durham’s work or hasten its completion.
“You really measure the success of an investigation by what it uncovers in terms of pernicious activity, and he’s uncovered nothing,” said Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University law professor and former senior Justice Department official.
There are no signs Durham plans to charge anyone else in his investigation. He is expected to produce a report at some point, but it’s unclear whether he will identify any significant misconduct or errors beyond those already reported by the Justice Department’s watchdog.
Barr gave Durham a broad mandate in 2019 to hunt for wrongdoing by the FBI or other agencies in the early days of their investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia. At the time, Durham was the U.S. attorney in Connecticut with decades of Justice Department experience, including investigating CIA interrogations of terror suspects.
Trump supporters cheered the appointment, and not just because of Durham’s bona fides.
The appointment was made shortly after the conclusion of an investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller, which found substantial contacts between Russians and Trump associates but did not allege a criminal conspiracy between them. In December 2019, a Justice Department inspector general report concluded that the Russia investigation was opened for a legitimate reason but identified numerous errors in how it was conducted — giving Trump and his supporters an avenue of attack and optimism over Durham.
But by the end of 2020, there were signs Durham’s investigation was losing momentum.
One of his top prosecutors resigned without explanation from the Justice Department. Months later, Barr told The Wall Street Journal that he did not believe there had been improper activity during the Russia investigation by the CIA, even though suspicions about the intelligence community had helped prompt Durham’s appointment in the first place.
The year ended with just one criminal case — a guilty plea by an FBI lawyer who admitted doctoring an internal email related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign adviser. Kevin Clinesmith was sentenced to probation, rather than prison. Notably, the case involved conduct uncovered in an earlier investigation by the inspector general, rather than by Durham’s team.
Two other criminal cases, also narrow in nature, faltered. After deliberating for just a few hours, a jury in May acquitted Michael Sussmann, a lawyer for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. He had been accused of lying to the FBI during a meeting in which he presented the bureau’s top lawyer with information about Trump he thought should be investigated.
On Tuesday, a jury acquitted Igor Danchenko, a Russian analyst at a U.S. think tank who’d been accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of a largely discredited dossier — a compendium of unproven assertions that sought to tie Trump to Russia and whose creation was funded by Democrats. During the trial, he attacked the credibility of FBI agents who were his own witnesses.
Despite the lack of convictions, Durham has still managed to cast an unflattering light on aspects of the Russia investigation. The Danchenko trial, for instance, centered on the origins of the dossier, which helped form the basis of secret surveillance applications the FBI filed to monitor the communications of ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page.
Even so, Page was one of numerous threads investigated by the FBI, and the dossier did not initiate the Russia probe. The allegations from Durham’s probe have also not erased the core finding of the Mueller probe — that Russia wanted Trump elected and that Trump’s team welcomed the help — nor have they swayed jurors.
“While Durham essentially tried to put the FBI itself on trial through these prosecutions by pointing to missteps and errors in the early Trump-Russia probe, the cases painted the FBI as more victim than perpetrator and evidence of any orchestrated scheme by FBI agents to steer the investigation for political purposes never materialized,” Robert Mintz, a New Jersey lawyer and former federal prosecutor, wrote in an email.
The Justice Department declined to comment about Durham’s future, including how much longer his team might continue or when he might produce a report. Weeks before he resigned, Barr designated Durham as a special counsel to ensure his investigation would continue in the Biden administration.
A spokesman for Durham declined to comment on criticism of the work.
Garland and senior Justice Department leaders, perhaps careful to avoid the perception of meddling in such a politically charged investigation, have taken a hands-off approach to Durham’s work.
Before Sussmann was indicted, his attorneys appealed to senior department officials in hopes of preventing a charge, according to a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss private conversations. But the Justice Department rebuffed the protest, allowing the case to proceed.
Now, though, there is rising pressure not only on Durham to wrap up but on Garland, as attorney general, to urge him along.
“I think he was very wise to let this run its course,” Saltzburg said of Garland. “I believe the course has been run. It’s over. I believe what Merrick Garland should say to Durham is, it’s time to submit your report and go home.”
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Associated Press writer Matthew Barakat in Alexandria, Virginia, contributed to this report.
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(KTLA) – The Powerball jackpot has grown to $550 million after no one matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing.
Wednesday’s drawing, meanwhile, hit a snag after technical difficulties kept the scheduled event from taking place live. The winning numbers — 6, 8, 15, 27, 42 and a Power Ball of 10 — were posted about an hour later on the Lottery’s YouTube channel.
The Lottery announced Thursday morning that no one had won Wednesday’s $515.5 million jackpot, raising the estimated jackpot for Saturday to $550 million.
The cash value for Saturday’s drawing is currently around $277.5 million, the Power Ball website estimated.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, December 23, 2022
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This round of strongest winds have moved out of the area early
this morning. Strong southwesterly winds will then ramp back up
this afternoon behind an Arctic frontal passage.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — No matter what happens on the field, this World Cup will be a special one for Argentina.
It likely will be the last World Cup for Lionel Messi and already is the first since the death of Diego Maradona. The Argentine great died exactly two years ago Friday.
Maradona, his nation's beloved soccer “God," had been a presence for Argentina at every World Cup since 1982 as a player, coach of elder statesman.
Maradona died at age 60 on Nov. 25 in 2020, a date most Argentines will never forget. He passed away while under hospital care in his home following brain surgery, and judicial authorities continue to investigate if medical negligence was involved.
Several tributes were dedicated to Maradona ahead of the 2022 World Cup, both in Argentina and in Qatar.
“Diego is immortal, he is still with us,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Friday in front of a real-size statue of Maradona unveiled at an event in Qatar organized by South American soccer confederation CONMEBOL.
“What this man has done to get people to fall in love with this sport, maybe nobody else has been able to do.”
Infantino said that at every World Cup going forward will be a day reserved to celebrate Maradona.
“Everyone knows about the unique sincerity and charisma that Diego had,” Infantino said. “He was a great leader in Argentina, South American and the entire world. We have to keep celebrating him.”
Several former Argentina teammates of Maradona were at the event in Qatar. Argentina fans planned to gather in his honor later Friday in Doha.
In Buenos Aires, a huge mural had already emerged of Maradona wearing a national team jersey and holding his right hand in a fist, a defiant expression on his face. The massive piece of artwork climbs 148 feet high and 131 feet wide (45 meters by 40 meters) and was painted on the side of a 14-story building in the Argentine capital.
Another mural with images of Maradona was put together in Doha not too many kilometers (miles) from where Lionel Messi and Argentina were shocked 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in the team’s opener.
Messi, playing in his fifth World Cup, had told FIFA ahead of the Qatar tournament that it was “strange, different” not to see Maradona in the tribunes or the “people going crazy when he appears.” He said he felt Maradona would always “be present somewhere."
Maradona played in four World Cups from 1982 to 1994, and was the coach of the national team in 2010.
Some of his best — and worst — moments came at the World Cup, from the “Hand of God” goal against England in 1986 to his failed doping test that got him expelled from the tournament in 1994.
Maradona led Argentina to the title in 1986, when his hand goal in the quarterfinals against England became one of the greatest — and most controversial ones — in tournament history. In that same match, he also scored one of the best World Cup goals ever after a run past opponents that began on Argentina’s own field.
Not long before the 2022 World Cup kicked off, the Argentine soccer association received the original shirt that Maradona wore in the 1986 tournament as a gift from Germany great Lothar Matthaus, who exchanged jerseys with Maradona after Argentina's 3-2 win at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
As Argentina’s coach in 2010 in South Africa, Maradona led the national team to the quarterfinals, when it was eliminated by Germany.
One of the most disturbing images of the star at a World Cup came eight years later in Russia, when an overweight and somewhat disoriented Maradona collapsed at the stadium in St. Petersburg following a 2-1 victory over Nigeria, when Messi scored one of the goals.
The 35-year-old Messi likely won't be back for another World Cup four years from now. And if he can’t find a way to lead this year's team to a good result against México in its second game on Saturday, Argentina’s first World Cup without Maradona will come to an end without Messi as well.
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Associated Press writer Débora Rey in Doha, Qatar, contributed to this report.
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Tom Brady announces NFL retirement 'for good' in video message originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Tom Brady is retiring for the second time in as many years. Although this time it appears to be final.
The 45-year-old quarterback announced on Instagram and Twitter that he's retiring from the NFL "for good."
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"Good morning guys. I'll get to the point right away. I'm retiring. For good," Brady says in the video. "I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so I figured I'd just press record and let you guys know first. I won't be long-winded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year."
Many expected Brady to return for a 24th season in 2023 after throwing for 4,694 yards with 25 touchdown passes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022. Instead, the QB will call it quits exactly one year to the day from when he initially announced his retirement.
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Brady's first retirement lasted all of 40 days, as he revealed on March 13, 2022, that he'd return to the Bucs for one more season. But another comeback doesn't seem to be in the cards for Brady, who has a job lined up with FOX Sports to be an NFL analyst "immediately following his playing career."
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VAN BUREN -- The prosecuting attorney for Crawford County said a special prosecutor has been appointed to handle any use of force investigation into the arrest of a man who was recorded being held down and beaten by three law enforcement officers last week.
Rinda Baker confirmed Wednesday attorney Emily White will fill the role. Baker told 40/29 News on Tuesday that White will determine whether criminal charges should be filed. Baker also said she requested a special prosecutor regarding charges against Randal Worcester, 27, of Goose Creek, S.C.
Worcester was shown in a video that went viral online being repeatedly punched and kneed by law enforcement during an arrest about 10:40 a.m. Aug. 21 outside the Kountry Xpress convenience store off Interstate 40 in Mulberry. The officers were later identified as Deputies Zack King and Levi White of the Crawford County sheriff's office and officer Thell Riddle of the Mulberry Police Department.
One of the officers, identified as White in a federal civil-rights lawsuit Worcester filed Monday, was also depicted in the video slamming Worcester's head to the pavement.
Arkansas State Police are doing an independent investigation into the use of force.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Arkansas, the Department of Justice and the FBI's field office in Little Rock also opened a civil-rights investigation into the incident, according to authorities. King, White and Riddle are suspended with pay. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/sep/01/special-prosecutor-named-in-video-beating/ | 2022-09-01 09:04:44 | 0 | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/sep/01/special-prosecutor-named-in-video-beating/ |
Dry Thanksgiving forecast in store ahead of rain chances this weekend
Rain is expected to move into the area overnight Thursday into Friday.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Thanksgiving is shaping up to be dry before rain chances return to the forecast on Friday and into the weekend.
- Thursday: Chilly start, cloudy.
- Friday: First Alert Weather Day, rainy.
- Weekend: Showers possible Saturday, heavier rainfall Sunday.
After what’s been a sunny day, we can expect some clouds to start to work their way into the area overnight. Temperatures will dip down to around 40 degrees tonight, so it will be a chilly start to your Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving itself will be mild with temperatures in the middle to upper 50s, and cloud cover will vary throughout the day.
A chance of a shower is possible mainly for the Piedmont and northern parts of South Carolina, but that rain chance is relatively low.
Clouds will really thicken as we go into the overnight hours of Thursday into Friday as our next Weathermaker makes its way in. Scattered rain will develop after midnight, and last into the midday on Friday.
Friday has been declared a First Alert Weather Day as this rain has the potential to impact travel and outdoors plans for the holiday weekend. The second half of the day should be dryer with temperatures rising into the lower 60s for many.
Most of Saturday is dry and mild but a few showers will be possible later in the day after the sun goes down.
The heavier rainfall is expected into the early parts of Sunday morning. This rain will not last all day. It is expected to begin drying out by the midday hours, but when the rain is falling, it could be locally heavy.
Highs will stay mild in the lower 60s, and mild temperatures are expected to stick around through the middle of the week.
High pressure returns and keeps us dry for a little while to start the next work week. Sunny skies and highs in the lower 60s can be expected for Monday and Tuesday. Another chance of rain will make its way into our area next Wednesday.
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Have a great Thanksgiving!
- Meteorologist Cruz Medina
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NEW SHOREHAM — On Monday night, the New Shoreham Town Council will host a show-cause hearing to decide whether Ballard’s Beach Resort will face suspension, fine, or lose its liquor and entertainment licenses. The popular popular inn, restaurant, and bar on Block Island is facing backlash after a brawl at a crowded music festival led to arrests at the venue and later on the Block Island Ferry on Aug. 8.
But this isn’t the first time that Ballard’s has faced complaints about rowdiness and intoxication at the venue. There have been 49 calls to for police or fire service because of disorderly conduct, noise, and other issues since May 1, according to a letter from New Shoreham Executive Assistant Beth Rousseau and the New Shoreham Police Department to the town council.
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Police incidents included seven disorderly conduct complaints, seven foot patrols, calls to assist citizens and keep the peace, noise complaints, and more.
During that same time period, Block Island Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded 17 times for six intoxicated individuals, three fractures or dislocations, a seizure, difficulty breathing, a cardiac symptom, asthma attack, and four heat-related emergencies.
Eleven people on Block Island were cited for alcohol-related incidents in July and August, including nine at Ballard’s. Three of the cases at Ballard’s involved intoxicated underage people: ages 15, 18 and 18. The 15-year-old was found unresponsive on July 4.
Other intoxicated individuals were of legal drinking age, including people who were vomited and had slipped in water after drinking.
A 52-year-old person was found passed out in Champlin’s bathroom June 28, and another person fell on a boat after drinking at Payne’s on June 22.
Three days after the Aug. 8 fights at Ballard’s and on the Block Island ferry, John Mancone, chief public inspection protector for the State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, sent a letter to town manager Maryanne Crawford informing her that complaints have been made against Ballard’s.
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“In the past few days we have received three complaints against Ballard’s for overcrowding, over capacity, over serving of alcohol and serving of alcohol to minors,” Mancone wrote. He noted a complaint in July over the similar issues.
The indoor seating capacity of Ballard’s, which has a dining room, kitchen, and three washrooms, is listed on its food license as 350 people.
Monday’s show-cause hearing is not the first for Ballard’s.
In summer 2004, Ballard’s had been the subject of 29 noise complaints from May 15, 2004 to July 19, 2004, including 10 complaints on July 19, 2004, alone, according to town records. A show-cause hearing was scheduled for July 28, 2004.
At that hearing, New Shoreham’s police chief at the time, Vincent Carlone, testified that on one night, the music from Ballard’s could be heard from approximately a half mile away. He alleged that when officers would respond, Ballard’s would turn down the noise “temporarily and briefly.” The town council, acting in its capacity as the town’s Board of License Commissioners, found that Ballard’s would turn continue turning up the music back up after officers left the property, sometimes several times during the same night, records show. Carlone, who is now head of security at Ballard’s, also testified in 2004 that Ballard’s had served alcohol past 1 a.m. — which broke licensing laws — and that there were open containers of alcohol outside of Ballard’s.
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“The pattern displayed by [Ballard’s] in responding to the law of the State of Rhode Island and the Town as enforced through its Police Department and Building Inspector strongly suggests disrespect and disregard of the law,” said a decision on Ballard’s liquor license at the time.
At the 2004 show-cause hearing, several area residents testified to excessive noise, which they claimed to hear from their homes streets away. The Town Council approved sanctions on Ballard’s, including suspending their liquor license for 24 hours in early August 2004, and their outdoor entertainment license from midnight on Aug. 6 through midnight on Aug. 12.
But the day before the suspensions were to begin, Ballard’s filed a complaint in the Superior Court for Washington County, seeking a temporary restraining order from the decision. The town and Ballard’s reached a settlement agreement, according to records, which stated that Ballard’s agreed to deliver their liquor license to the town solicitor to be held in escrow for 24 hours.
“The voluntary placement of the retailers beverage license... shall not be deemed a suspension or revocation of said license in this or any other similar proceeding,” said court documents detailing the agreement. Ballard’s also agreed to not host any outdoor entertainment at its premises and handed over its outdoor entertainment license to the town clerk’s office for approximately six days.
The agreement resolved “all issues,” according to documents signed by Ballard’s president at the time, Marion Filippi, the mother of current president Steven Filippi. The agreement prevents any of the complaints from summer 2004 from being used against Ballard’s when they went in front of the town to renew their licenses that winter.
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Each of the complaints were dismissed, which legally wipes out any record of Ballard’s facing action on their licenses by the town.
Monday night’s show-cause hearing will be open to the public, and streamed on the New Shoreham Town Council’s Youtube channel.
Alexa Gagosz can be reached at alexa.gagosz@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @alexagagosz and on Instagram @AlexaGagosz. Carlos Muñoz can be reached at carlos.munoz@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @ReadCarlos and on Instagram @Carlosbrknews. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/22/metro/more-than-four-dozen-complaints-about-ballards-beach-resort-so-far-this-summer/ | 2022-08-22 21:04:45 | 0 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/22/metro/more-than-four-dozen-complaints-about-ballards-beach-resort-so-far-this-summer/ |
(The Hill) — High school protests are drawing increasing attention across the country as students walk out of classrooms — and sometimes into government buildings — to make their voices heard on a myriad of issues.
Students have pushed back as some states have decided to take a heavier-handed approach to their public schools, gun reform demonstrations in Tennessee have made national headlines and, later this month, organizations including Equality Florida and other LGBTQ groups are helping high schoolers organize walk-outs in response to anti-LGBTQ legislation in the state.
Here are five of the biggest issues that have drawn youth protests over the past year:
Gun violence
Students march from Hume Fogg High School to the state capitol for a March For Our Lives protest against gun violence in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, April 3. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
The U.S. has seen 14 school shootings in 2023 that have led to injury or death, according to a tracker by Education Week.
On April 5, thousands of students across the country participated in a national school walkout against gun violence, demanding reforms from lawmakers.
Students Demand Action says more than 300 schools in 42 states took part, including elementary, high school and college students.
Among them were students from Uvalde, Texas, which last May saw one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history when 19 children and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.
Even before the national walkout, students in Nashville rallied together after a gunman killed six people, three of them children, at a local elementary school in March.
Students during the protest were seen in pictures holding up signs saying “Protect kids. Not guns.” Some even went to the Tennessee capitol chanting “You ban books, you ban drag — kids are still in body bags.”
The protests in Tennessee led to two Democratic state lawmakers getting expelled from the House for participating with students in the protests on the chamber floor. Both have since been reinstated by their local governments.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday committed to signing an executive order strengthening background checks for firearm purchases and calling for an “order of protection” law that would aim to make sure dangerous people can’t access guns.
Anti-LGBTQ bills
Protesters stand outside of the Senate chamber at the Indian statehouse, Wednesday, Feb. 22, in Indianapolis. The Senate’s health committee passed a bill that would ban gender-affirming medical care for minors. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
In multiple Republican-led states, laws are being passed or considered that directly affect LGBTQ youth in their schools.
The laws range from restricting which sports teams trans youth can participate in to forbidding teachers from using their pupils’ chosen pronouns.
Among the most controversial of these efforts is in Florida, where lawmakers passed the Parental Rights in Education law last year, dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” by opponents, and are now trying to expand on those efforts.
The law, which is backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) makes it so sexual orientation and gender identity can not be discussed through the third grade, and the expansion, if passed, would extend that restriction to the eighth grade.
Protests across Florida began last year when the “Don’t Say Gay” bill was first passed, with a student at Winter Park High School who organized protests with more than 500 students telling CNN they would not let the bill be passed quietly.
“We wanted to show our government that this isn’t going to stop. There were walkouts all last week. This is going to continue. If this passes, there will be protests everywhere,” Will Larkins told CNN. “We wanted to get the attention of our representatives, our senators because the point is to show them that we are the ones in powers. The people are the ones in powers and what they’re doing doesn’t represent us, especially marginalized groups.”
Equality Florida said more than 300 high schools and colleges across the state will be participating in walkouts in protest of the expansion of the legislation on April 21.
More than 100 LGBTQ students and allies were at Florida’s state capitol the day the bill passed the House in March, with some chanting “hey hey, ho ho, Ron DeSantis has got to go.”
Similar demonstrations have been seen in Arizona, Missouri, Texas and other states.
Race education
A person cheers as New College of Florida students and supporters protest ahead of a meeting by the college’s board of trustees, Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Sarasota. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Over the past year, debate has erupted about how race should be taught in public schools.
Some states have banned the teaching of critical race theory (CRT), a legal theory largely taught at the university level that examines systemic racial bias in our legal and social institutions.
Earlier this year, hundreds of students from three different high schools in California walked out of class to protest a decision by the Temecula Valley Unified School District to ban CRT, The Press-Enterprise reported.
“I hope they realize we’re not going to be silent,” said Genesis Kekoa, president of Temecula Valley High’s Black Student Union. “We’re not being told by parents or teachers to do this; we’re doing it ourselves. We have a voice. I’m scared students are not going to be taught our history. Everyone deserves to be seen. Everyone’s culture and history deserves to be taught.”
Last year, students in Kentucky also went to the state capitol to protest against anti-CRT bills that were introduced by lawmakers.
Along with protests against banning CRT, students have made their thoughts known in Florida after the state government rejected the AP African American Studies course, including threatening to sue DeSantis over the rejection.
Book bans
A display of banned books is seen in a Barnes & Noble in Pittsford, N.Y., on Sunday, Sept. 25. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Schools have been pulling books off the shelves amid a new push from legislators and parents to ensure the content is appropriate for students.
Often the books are removed as part of a review process when complaints are registered.
Dozens of students at Canby High School in Oregon last month held a protest during lunch after their school took 36 books off the shelves to review after complaints by two parents, OregonLive.com reported.
“Students need to see representation in books with LGBTQ and Black characters, so they know that they are not alone,” senior Avery Keinomen told the local outlet. “Banning books inherently limits that knowledge.”
Local Pennsylvania outlet Patch reported earlier this month that hundreds of students at Perkiomen Valley High School were protesting against the potential of a book ban in their area.
Abortion
Fiorella Flores, center, a student at the Catholic University of America, joins demonstrators in protest outside of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 3. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
High school students organized quickly last year for nationwide protests for abortion rights as Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.
In New York, Denver and other cities, students walked out in protest of the leaked Supreme Court decision, which nixed the right to an abortion at the federal level.
Students in Carborro High School in North Carolina, for example, left their classrooms in May and took a walk around the school, local outlet WNCN reported.
“This is just a quick note to let you know that this morning, some students did not go to their Real Talk class and the end of 2nd period, but instead gathered outside to share their feelings and thoughts about the recent national conversation concerning abortion rights. The gathering, which began as a walk around the school, was conducted in an organized manner by students and supervised by administration and staff,” the school’s principal told parents. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/5-issues-that-have-drawn-student-protests-in-the-past-year/ | 2023-04-13 12:53:55 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/5-issues-that-have-drawn-student-protests-in-the-past-year/ |
ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PTNR) (TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator reports today that Standard & Poor's Global Ratings Maalot Ltd. ("Maalot"), has published a rating report regarding the Company. In its report, Maalot reaffirmed the Company's 'ilA+' credit rating and the Company's "stable" rating outlook. In addition, Maalot reaffirmed the 'ilA+' rating of the Company's series of debentures.
For further information see S&P Maalot's full Report dated August 7, 2022 on: https://maya.tase.co.il/reports/details/1468809/2/0 or its informal English translation attached to the immediate report on Form 6-K to be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Partner Communications
Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a leading Israeli provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony, internet and television services). Partner's ADSs are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™ and its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NASDAQ: PTNR) (TASE: PTNR).
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KENT, Ohio (AP) — Carson Steele rushed for 192 yards and a score, John Paddock threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, and Ball State beat Kent State 27-20 on Tuesday night.
Tied at 20-all, Steele led a seven-play, 75-yard drive ending in Paddock's 8-yard scoring pass to Tanner Koziol with 3:21 remaining in the fourth quarter. Kent State got to its 48 before turning it over on downs and Ball State ran out the clock.
Jayshon Jackson had a team-high 10 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown for Ball State (5-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference). Steele, who went over the century mark for the seventh time this season, had a 37-yard run during the Cardinals go-ahead drive in the fourth.
Paddock was intercepted on his second throw of the game, leading to Kent State's second field goal for a 6-0 lead. Paddock later connected with Jackson on a 43-yard touchdown to give Ball State its first lead at 14-13 late in the second quarter, and the Cardinals led 17-13 at the break.
Marquez Cooper carried it 32 times for 168 yards and a touchdown for Kent State (3-6, 2-3). Devontez Walker made his eighth touchdown catch of the season.
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VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard today announced plans to introduce Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (Ticker: VTES), a municipal bond index ETF that will be managed by Vanguard Fixed Income Group. Vanguard intends to launch the ETF in the first quarter of 2023.
"Vanguard provides a broad yet carefully constructed lineup of investment options tailored to the needs of our diverse investor base with the goal of giving them the best chance for investment success," said Daniel Reyes, head of Vanguard Portfolio Review Department. "The new Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF has been thoughtfully constructed for tax-sensitive investors with a short time horizon and low risk tolerance, in complement to our broad range of municipal bond strategies."
The ETF is intended for investors seeking to generate tax-exempt yield in their portfolios while minimizing interest rate sensitivity. It will predominantly invest in short-term investment grade municipal bonds and will track the S&P® 0-7 Year AMT-Free Muni Bond index. The ETF will have an estimated expense ratio of 0.07%, compared to 0.54%1 for the average short-term bond fund.
A global fixed income leader
For more than 40 years, Vanguard Fixed Income Group has distinguished itself with deep investment capabilities, disciplined security selection processes, and rigorous risk management techniques, resulting in consistent, long-term performance. Vanguard's track record remains unparalleled—87% of Vanguard bond funds outperformed their peer group averages over the ten-year period ending September 30, 2022.2
Vanguard's $199 billion municipal bond lineup includes a wide range of actively managed national, state-based, high-yield, and money market funds, as well as the $20.8 billion Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (Ticker: VTEB). The new ETF will complement our existing actively managed limited-term and ultra-short-term tax-exempt mutual funds.
Vanguard's municipal bond team comprises 40 tenured portfolio managers, traders, and analysts that leverage their deep experience, scale, and sophisticated processes to navigate this complex segment of the fixed income market. Stephen McFee, a portfolio manager in Vanguard Fixed Income Group, will manage the new fund. Mr. McFee joined Vanguard in 2005 and currently manages multiple municipal bond funds, including Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond Index Fund.
About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals. Vanguard operates under a unique, investor-owned structure where Vanguard fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. As such, Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. For more information, visit vanguard.com.
All figures as of November 30, 2022, unless stated otherwise.
1 Source: Lipper as of December 31, 2021.
2 For the ten-year period ended September 30, 2022, 75 of 86 Vanguard bond funds outperformed their peer group averages; results will vary for other time periods. Only funds with a minimum ten-year history were included in the comparisons. (Source: Lipper, a Thomson Reuters Company) Note that this competitive performance data represents past performance, which is not a guarantee of future results, and that all investments are subject to risks. For the most recent performance, visit our website at www.vanguard.com/performance.
For more information about Vanguard funds, visit vanguard.com to obtain a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are contained in the prospectus; read and consider it carefully before investing.
Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable with the issuing Fund other than in very large aggregations worth millions of dollars. Instead, investors must buy and sell Vanguard ETF Shares in the secondary market and hold those shares in a brokerage account. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling.
All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
Bond funds are subject to the risk that an issuer will fail to make payments on time, and that bond prices will decline because of rising interest rates or negative perceptions of an issuer's ability to make payments. Investments in bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, and inflation risk.
Although the income from a municipal bond fund is exempt from federal tax, you may owe taxes on any capital gains realized through the fund's trading or through your own redemption of shares. For some investors, a portion of the fund's income may be subject to state and local taxes, as well as to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax.
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Which Tom Ford perfumes are best?
Tom Ford is one of the leading luxury fashion brands in the world. It’s renowned for its high-quality suits and a wide range of perfumes. Made from the finest ingredients that deliver a long-lasting scent, Tom Ford perfumes are timeless and seductive. Tom Ford Soleil Neige is a top choice for its luxurious, refreshing and unique aroma.
What to know before you buy a Tom Ford perfume
Scent
With Tom Ford perfumes, you get a wide range in the type of scent, or “notes.” Every perfume has top, base and middle notes that combine to create a specific scent. Tom Ford perfumes are available in floral, fruity, woody and other types of notes. Their exotic perfumes typically have spicy notes, while masculine perfumes have a musk scent that comes from leather or wood notes. There are some perfumes by Tom Ford, such as Black Orchid, that can be used by both men and women.
Concentration
You can buy Tom Ford perfumes with different concentrations, which can change the intensity of the scent. Some Tom Ford perfumes are labeled as extreme or intense. Light body spray perfumes are less concentrated; they’re better worn on casual outings. High-concentration perfumes by Tom Ford such as Oud Wood are suited for formal events and dinners.
Size
Most Tom Ford perfumes are available in 1.7-ounce or 3.4-ounce bottles. Some high-concentration perfumes are available in 1-ounce bottles. You get a better price per ounce by buying larger sizes. You can expect to get around 1,000 sprays from a 3.4-ounce perfume bottle.
What to look for in a quality Tom Ford perfume
Longevity
The highest-concentration perfumes by Tom Ford can last all day when applied to pulse points of the body such as the wrist or neck. Eau de parfum versions offer less longevity, lasting about six hours after application. Eau de toilette and eau de cologne are less expensive perfumes by Tom Ford. They last significantly less time compared to premium perfumes, which means you might need more than one application if you want the scent to last the entire day. Your skin chemistry plays a major role in how long a perfume lasts.
Projection
Projection is how far the perfume pushes the scent into the air. Projection tends to be at its highest at the time of application and gradually dies down. High-quality perfumes usually have a stronger projection, unless they’re made to have a subtle scent for casual wear.
Bottle
The bottle is the first point of contact with the perfume. Although the bottle doesn’t influence the scent, it’s an important factor in the overall appeal of the perfume. The design and the color scheme of the bottle should match the tone of the perfume. Many customers are interested in the inspiration of the perfume and what it stands for, and the bottle can play a major role in this.
How much you can expect to spend on Tom Ford perfume
Tom Ford perfumes have a wide range of prices, starting from $95 for a 1.7-ounce bottle to around $1,000 for their premium perfumes.
Tom Ford perfume FAQ
What’s the best way to store my Tom Ford perfume?
A. Tom Ford perfumes are high-quality and should last a long time. You can maximize the life of the perfume by storing it in a cool and dry place. Avoid high humidity, as the moisture that seeps into the bottle can break down the perfume — the bathroom is not a good place to store perfume for this reason. Avoid storing it in direct sunlight.
Can perfume stain clothes?
A. Most types of perfumes can leave a residue or stain clothing. If you want to make sure there are no stains, it’s best to use perfume on your skin and wait for the perfume to dry before getting dressed. The fragrance from the perfume might also be more effective due to the natural heat generated by the body.
What’s the best Tom Ford perfume to buy?
Top Tom Ford perfume
What you need to know: This luxury perfume by Tom Ford is inspired by the shimmer of sun on snow, offering a unique and classic scent.
What you’ll love: It comes in a sleek and elegant ivory bottle, adding to its overall appeal. The perfume is best used in winter, with its fresh fruit scent with some musk and floral notes.
What you should consider: Some customers reported that the longevity of this perfume is not great.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top Tom Ford perfume for the money
What you need to know: This isn’t the most inexpensive perfume by Tom Ford, but its outstanding scent makes it the best perfume for the money.
What you’ll love: The woody and spicy scent have excellent intensity. The combination of leather and floral notes makes for a unique scent. It comes in an understated matte bottle.
What you should consider: Some users don’t like the overwhelming scent of patchouli in this perfume.
Where to buy: Sold by Kohl’s
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This perfume offers a unisex scent with its warm floral scent and notes of vanilla, honey and orchid.
What you’ll love: It offers excellent longevity and an exotic balance between sweet and spicy scents. It comes in an attractive purple and gold bottle.
What you should consider: The scent can be a bit powdery and isn’t as luxurious as other Tom Ford perfumes.
Where to buy: Sold by Kohl’s
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DALLAS, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ROMCO Equipment Co., a division of SMT, is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the acquisition of Sierra Machinery. This strategic move exemplifies our unwavering commitment to growth, expansion, and long-term success.
The closing of the sale was on July 25 and represents the transfer of ownership of Sierra Machinery Inc., and its two locations in El Paso, TX and Artesia, NM.
Founded by brother and sister Al and Maria Teran in 1981, Sierra Machinery is a distinguished and trusted name in the industry as a premier full-service distributor of construction, mining, and industrial equipment. With a strong track record of excellence, Sierra Machinery represents Volvo Construction Equipment, Doosan, Gradall Excavators, Chicago Pneumatic, Gomaco, Terex MPS, Etnyre, and Epiroc, Superior Broom, Bomag and SkyJack.
"Sierra Machinery has been an employee focused company offering premium products and outstanding customer support for over 40 years. These core values align with ROMCO Equipment Co., and we are excited to welcome Sierra Machinery and their customers into the ROMCO family," said Steve Passmore, ROMCO president.
Maria Teran, who had been president and CEO of Sierra Machinery, will continue in leadership role while ROMCO and Sierra integrate their operations. She said, "We look forward to working hand in hand with SMT and ROMCO to continue the excellent service and products we have been known for 43 years. This Team effort will afford our employees and customers the security, sustainability, and long term assurances they deserve."
ROMCO has proudly served the Texas equipment market since 1961, with 14 locations dedicated to providing high quality equipment and highly productive products with outstanding product support. For more information, please visit www.romco.com.
About SMT
SMT is one of the largest-standing partners with Volvo Group with a presence in 31 countries across Europe, Africa and in the United States. SMT implements its high standards and creates value for their customers and suppliers thanks to their more than 2,200 employees. For more information, go to www.smt.network.
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The rulemaking arm of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted on Friday to make South Carolina the first voting state in the party’s presidential nominating calendar, The Associated Press reported.
South Carolina will replace the starting-gun spot held for decades by Iowa after that state’s caucus suffered technical problems in 2020.
The shift would also fulfill long-standing requests from within the party to have a more diverse state in the leadoff position.
New Hampshire and Nevada would vote the week after South Carolina in the new calendar, followed by Georgia and Michigan. The full DNC will vote on the calendar early next year, according to USA Today.
The vote comes after President Biden endorsed the shake-up to the nominating calendar on Thursday. In a letter to the DNC, Biden emphasized that the leadoff state — which tends to have an outsized influence on which candidates remain in the race — should reflect the diversity of the country.
“Too often over the past fifty years, candidates have dropped out or had their candidacies marginalized by the press and pundits because of poor performances in small states early in the process before voters of color cast a vote,” Biden said.
He also urged the DNC to move away from caucuses in general, calling them “inherently anti-participatory.”
Biden’s own 2020 campaign for the White House kicked into a higher gear after he won the South Carolina primary, following disappointing finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Even as Friday’s vote brings Democrats one step closer to giving South Carolina the first-in-the-nation position, Iowa and New Hampshire have argued that their states mandate they go first. The New Hampshire Democratic Party, whose state typically holds the second spot in the calendar, hit back at the proposal on Wednesday.
“The DNC did not give New Hampshire the first-in-the-nation primary and it is not theirs to take away,” said Chairman Ray Buckley.
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Study by Helzberg Diamonds finds couples would eliminate wedding day-related expenses averaging $19,000 by focusing on what's most important. The company will award this amount to one engaged couple through a national contest
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As couples embark on the first semi-normal wedding season in two years and what The Wedding Report has called the busiest year of weddings in over 40 years, prices and demand continue to surge leaving many couples to reconsider what's most important to them on their big day. Amid these dynamic changes, Helzberg Diamonds set out to better understand engaged couples' views on wedding traditions and priorities in planning for the big day.
In a national survey to over 1,000 U.S.-based couples who are currently engaged, the results found that 62% of them are open to considering a scaled-back elopement style wedding, and the number is higher for females at 69%.
"Modern couples are motivated by elopements because of cost efficiency and intimacy of the environment," said Lauren Gravelyn, Helzberg Diamonds ordained associate. "That's why we are proud to offer the Hitched at Helzberg service, where any couple can be married at a Helzberg store by an ordained associate. Couples getting Hitched at Helzberg don't have to sacrifice the things they've always desired to have as a part of their big day and eloping allows them to save time and money spent on all the small details and invest in what's most important to them."
According to the survey results, the average wedding cost is up to $33,204, and 26% of couples think they are spending too much. When respondents were asked which wedding day services they would go without in order to save money, the elimination of the top answers, including flowers, alcohol, a band/DJ and a videographer, could save couples on average $19,480.
In response to the growing demand for a more simplified wedding experience, Helzberg Diamonds has launched a national contest for engaged couples interested in foregoing a big traditional wedding experience and focusing on what's most important to them. One grand prize winner will receive wedding bands from Helzberg and a $19,000 cash prize, the average amount that in a national survey engaged couples said they would save on wedding day expenses if they focused only on what matters most. The contest runs from July 11 through August 29, 2022, and eligible entrants must currently be engaged, interested in receiving wedding bands from Helzberg, and open to getting Hitched at Helzberg. Couples can enter the Hitched at Helzberg contest by visiting Helzberg.com/Hitched.
Hitched at Helzberg offers couples a more simplified option of being married in any of their over 150 intimate and comfortable store locations without the added planning, pressure or price tag associated with hosting a traditional wedding event.
Hitched at Helzberg is a free service. Couples only need to secure and submit their marriage licenses and witnesses in accordance with their state laws prior to the ceremony, and they are welcome to add their own personal touch with decorations, flowers, cake and more. The program launched in October 2019 to meet customers' demand to modernize wedding traditions and provide a new offering for couples who were ready to elope. To date, Helzberg's ordained associates have married 189 couples in 22 different states across the United States.
Modern Day Wedding Landscape
The recent survey data uncovered additional trends and perceptions of couples' views on wedding traditions and priorities, including:
- Couples who believe they are spending too much on their weddings attributed it to not realizing the cost of different things (61%), COVID-19/inflation (45%), add-ons/hidden fees (38%) and pressure to have a larger wedding (26%).
- A wedding dress (77%), wedding cake (75%), flowers (73%) and photography (66%) were the top choices when asked what elements are most important to keep while still achieving a simplified wedding day experience.
- Older couples who are responsible for all wedding expenses are more likely to consider eloping whereas one-third of younger millennials and half of Gen Z respondents, who have more financial support from parents and grandparents, are more likely to have a larger wedding.
For more information on the Hitched at Helzberg program and contest or to find a store near you, please visit Helzberg.com/Hitched.
About Helzberg Diamonds
Helzberg Diamonds®, a retail and online jewelry store focused on customer service, was founded over a century ago and has more than 150 stores nationwide featuring a wide selection of fine jewelry, including diamond engagement rings and wedding rings, precious gems and watches. Helzberg Diamonds takes pride in a legacy built on trust, knowledge and high-quality diamonds at an incredible price. Helzberg Diamonds is based in North Kansas City, Missouri, and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK/A and BRK/B). For the locations nearest you, visit Helzberg.com or call 1-800-HELZBERG (800-435-9237).
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The United Nations said it feared that 180 Rohingya refugees stranded for weeks in the Andaman Sea may have died, while hope emerged that some of those adrift on a second crowded boat had been rescued in Indonesia.
In a statement Saturday, the UN refugee agency said it had received unconfirmed reports that the vessel with 180 on board, which had left Bangladesh several weeks ago, had started cracking early in December before its likely sinking. About 1 million Rohingya refugees, who fled state persecution and massacre in Myanmar, live in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
“Relatives have lost contact. Those last in touch presume all are dead,” the agency said. “We hope against hope this is not the case.”
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If the boat’s loss is confirmed, it would make 2022 one of the deadliest in recent years for Rohingya refugees in the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, bringing the year’s toll to about 400. At least 2,500 Rohingya refugees have lost their lives in the dangerous waters of Southeast Asia since 2013, according to UN estimates.
“This is a deadly stretch of waters in the region; the numbers of those taking the journey are small and the casualties big,” said Babar Baloch, a spokesperson for the UN refugee agency. “Most of it is linked to inaction.”
With conditions abysmal in the overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh and the future uncertain, a large number of Rohingya families have taken the dangerous journey by sea to other countries in Southeast Asia.
The UN Security Council, in a resolution last week, “demanded an immediate end to all forms of violence” in Myanmar and declared a need to address “the root causes of the crisis in Rakhine State.” Thousands of Rohingya have faced violent deaths in the state after the Myanmar military and allied militias intensified their targeting of the minority group in 2017; the United Nations has previously called the military’s actions there “a textbook example of ethnic cleansing.”
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Last week’s resolution called for creating “the conditions necessary for the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return of Rohingya refugees and internally displaced persons.”
Rohingya activists and refugee officials said that since November at least five boats had left Cox’s Bazar, the location of the main refugee camp in Bangladesh. While one reached Indonesia, and two others were rescued by Sri Lanka and Vietnam, the fate of two remained uncertain for weeks.
UN officials said their appeal to governments in the region to save one of those boats, with about 190 onboard, had shifted with each indication of its location.
At different points, the boat was spotted near Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka. Finally, Sunday morning, officials in Indonesia confirmed to the UN that 58 people on board had been rescued and brought to shore in Aceh, with initial information and news media reports suggesting fishermen were the rescuers. Indonesian officials could not be reached for confirmation, and the fate of the others onboard remained unclear.
“We can confirm 58 people have been rescued and disembarked in Aceh, Indonesia,” Baloch, the refugee agency spokesperson, said. “Worries remain for 130 still out there on the verge of perishing in deadly waters. Hope those lives are also saved soon.”
The United Nations said the boat that it fears sank had most likely left Bangladesh around the same time as the one that was rescued by the Sri Lankan navy last week.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking importers to participate in a six-month Beta Pilot stage of an eFiling initiative that will speed detection of violative consumer products while facilitating the importation of compliant trade. By allowing importers of regulated consumer products to file electronically (eFile) with CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) certain data elements from a certificate of compliance, this initiative can benefit consumers and companies alike.
"eFiling will expedite targeting of shipments that are putting people at risk, but at the same time, allow importers who have a good history of safety, to move their products more quickly through the ports," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric.
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires importers of regulated consumer products to issue certificates of compliance with their product shipments. Currently, CPSC requests these certificates after a shipment has been identified or stopped for inspection at the port. When implemented, the eFiling program will help speed compliant imported goods through the nation's ports by replacing the current process of providing certificate information associated with shipments with electronic filing that can be used in risk assessment. This means importers who use the eFiling system to provide accurate certificate information to CPSC will be less likely to have their shipments stopped at the ports for examination.
On June 10, 2022, CPSC published a federal register notice announcing the Beta Pilot stage of the eFiling initiative and seeking volunteer importers. The agency will consider applications to participate in the eFiling Beta Pilot test until it reaches the pilot's capacity of 50 importers of all types and sizes. The findings of the pilot will be used by CPSC to inform rulemaking and to develop, test, and implement processes and procedures to eFile certificates.
CPSC held a successful public eFiling workshop on October 13, 2022. This discussion reinforced the importance of eFiling to the trade community at large and is the first of many opportunities for the industry to have its voice heard in this process. CPSC encourages any importers interested in helping support the next phase of this initiative to volunteer for the Beta Pilot by emailing efilingpilot@cpsc.gov.
For more information on CPSC's eFiling initiative, visit https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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Marquette vs. Vermont: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - First Round
The No. 2 seed Marquette Golden Eagles (28-6) and the No. 15 seed Vermont Catamounts (23-10) will meet in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday at 2:45 PM. Marquette is favored by 10.5 points in the contest, which airs on CBS. Here's everything you need to know about this 2-15 matchup when filling out your brackets. The matchup's over/under is set at 143.5.
Marquette vs. Vermont Odds & Info
- Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
- Time: 2:45 PM ET
- TV: CBS
- Where: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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Marquette vs Vermont Betting Records & Stats
- The Golden Eagles have gone 19-11-0 ATS this season.
- Marquette has been at least a -650 moneyline favorite six times this season and won all of those games.
- The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 86.7% chance of a victory for the Golden Eagles.
- So far this year, Vermont has put together a 17-11-0 record against the spread.
- The Catamounts have yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +450.
- Vermont has an implied victory probability of 18.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
Marquette vs. Vermont Over/Under Stats
Additional Marquette vs Vermont Insights & Trends
- Marquette is 5-5 against the spread and 9-1 overall in its last 10 games.
- In their past 10 games, the Golden Eagles have gone over the total four times.
- Vermont has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 10-0 overall in its past 10 games.
- The Catamounts have hit the over in five of their last 10 games.
- The Golden Eagles put up 13.3 more points per game (79.9) than the Catamounts give up (66.6).
- Marquette has a 16-9 record against the spread and a 24-5 record overall when scoring more than 66.6 points.
- The Catamounts put up only 2.4 more points per game (73) than the Golden Eagles give up (70.6).
- When it scores more than 70.6 points, Vermont is 10-4 against the spread and 16-2 overall.
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Warriors vs. Kings: Odds, spread, over/under and other Vegas lines - NBA Playoffs Game 1
In Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors will be eyeing a win against Sacramento Kings.
You can take a look at odds, spreads, over/unders and more across multiple sportsbooks for the Warriors vs. Kings matchup in this article.
Warriors vs. Kings Game Info
- Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ABC
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Venue: Golden 1 Center
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Warriors vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under
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Warriors vs. Kings Betting Trends
- The Warriors average 118.9 points per game (second in the league) while giving up 117.1 per contest (21st in the NBA). They have a +148 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 1.8 points per game.
- The Kings are outscoring opponents by 2.6 points per game, with a +217 scoring differential overall. They put up 120.7 points per game (first in NBA) and allow 118.1 per contest (25th in league).
- These teams score 239.6 points per game combined, 2.1 more than this game's total.
- These two teams give up a combined 235.2 points per game, 2.3 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
- Golden State has compiled a 38-42-2 record against the spread this season.
- Sacramento has covered 45 times in 82 games with a spread this season.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Pasch, author and industry leader in automotive marketing strategies, online dealer education, marketing analytics, and digital retailing is pleased to announce Vistadash as a winner of the 2023 AWA Award in the Business Intelligence Tools category.
"This product is near and dear to my heart," says Pasch. "This product was developed with my team many years ago to solve an initial problem of helping dealers understand their digital data and marketing investments. Today, Vistadash has been developed into a true BI platform that encompasses not just the dealer's website and marketing data but inputs from other data providers to give dealers unique and unprecedented insights on how to save money and improve the customer experience."
The AWAs were created in 2008 to recognize the best vendors in automotive digital marketing, primarily focused on websites. Since then, the AWAs have become a benchmark in the automotive industry for recognizing innovative products, now in 20 categories: digital retailing, marketing automation, sales process, dealer websites, digital marketing, SEO and local search, inventory management and merchandising, HR & training, fixed operations, F&I, website merchandising, conversational commerce, video technology, business intelligence tools, reputation management, and our newest categories, automatic payment platforms, digital voice assistants, enterprise retailing, and CDP/MAP technologies.
This year's lineup of AWA winners included several exciting new products designed to create operational efficiencies for auto dealers, strengthen their brand, and grow their bottom line. In addition to creating new tools, the vendor community fully embraced the challenges and opportunities created by low inventory and a tight labor market.
"I want to thank everyone who participated in the AWA review process this year," said Pasch. "We watched demonstrations of an amazing group of innovative and progressive products, and we are proud to be associated with these companies and their staff who have invested so much of their time and resources to better serve the automotive dealer community."
The 2023 AWAs are honored to recognize the efforts of many deserving companies that stand out in their areas of expertise and have proven to be thought leaders, disruptors, and innovators.
Go to awa.autos to watch video product reviews and demonstrations in all 20 categories and hear how these products can solve pain points and make a positive impact on dealer operations.
About Vistadash:
Developed with the feedback of dealers across the country, Vistadash is a vendor-neutral company created to help dealers manage their human resources, processes, and marketing investments.
The Vistadash software platform is a stand-alone product that is open to any dealership. Vistadash is designed to be the standard for automotive data warehousing providing valuable insights to the dealers who use the software.
Learn more about Vistadash: https://vistadash.com/
About Brian Pasch:
Brian Pasch, Founder of PCG Companies and Brian Pasch Enterprises (BPE), has been actively involved with automotive franchise dealers since 2005. Brian has authored nine bestselling books for the automotive industry: "Remote Retailing Blueprint," "Just Faster," "Automotive Marketing Playbook," "Who Sold It?," "Swimming with Digital Sharks," "Mastering Automotive Digital Marketing," "Selling Cars in a Digital Age," Unfair Advantage," and "Hyper-Local Marketing for Automotive Retail." Brian is an active conference speaker, 20 Group presenter, and coach to both dealers and members of the vendor community. He has presented workshops at NADA, Digital Dealer, DCDW, Driving Sales Executive Summit, Kain Automotive Workshops, Innovative Dealer Summit, Automotive Engagement Conferences, Automotive Boot Camp, AutoCon, VinWorx, TrueCar Dealer Summits, and the Digital Marketing Strategies Conference. Brian is Google Analytics certified, and PCG is a Google Premium Partner company.
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Rivian on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Swedish mapping company Iternio, the developer of the EV trip-planning app A Better Routeplanner.
The app, which allows EV drivers to plan routes incorporating charging stops, will be maintained as a standalone feature for drivers of all EVs, but its core features will be integrated with Rivian’s in-vehicle navigation system and mobile app, according to a company press release.
“A Better Routeplanner leads the way in EV trip planning and is an important platform for EV adoption,” Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in a statement, “which is why it’s so important for us to keep the platform open for all.”
Rivian drivers will soon have A Better Routeplanner’s features built-in, though. An upcoming software release will add the ability to plan trips based on charging networks and range on arrival, the release said. Drivers will also be able to use the Rivian app to plan a trip from home and send the information to their car’s navigation system.
These features can be added to existing vehicles over the air, and will likely be available from the start in the Rivian R2, the smaller, less-expensive model that will serve as the follow-up to the Rivian R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. Rivian CFO Claire McDonough confirmed this week that the R2 will be revealed in 2024 and will target a price range of $40,000-$60,000 as the automaker aims to broaden the market.
Rivian this week also confirmed plans to adopt the Tesla charge port, otherwise known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). The automaker did not confirm when it plans to start building vehicles with the Tesla connector, or whether it will abandon the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) port, but said access to the Tesla Supercharger network could happen (likely with adapters) as soon as spring 2024. Now it looks like Rivian drivers will have an easier time finding those Supercharger sites.
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Ashawn Johnson put in a game-high 17 points while Jassiel Torres added 10 more as Manchester Regional won on the road, 50-39, over Hawthorne Christian.
Manchester Regional (7-8) led 21-18 at the half and finished with a 19-14 run in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s crowded Republican primary campaign for governor comes to a close Tuesday, wrapping up a bitter competition between two rivals with ties to former President Donald Trump who dominated the race. Only one of 12 contenders will remain standing to challenge the red-leaning state’s popular Democratic governor.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron and former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft are considered the frontrunners for the GOP nomination. Although Craft was nominated to her post by Trump, it was Cameron who won the former president’s coveted endorsement early in the campaign.
Whoever gets the most votes in Tuesday’s primary will be the GOP nominee because there is no runoff rule.
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is seeking reelection to a second term, awaits the winner of the GOP primary for what’s sure to be a tumultuous general election bid. The November race, one of just a few top contests nationally during an off-year election, will be closely watched for signs of the mood of conservative voters.
The election will also test the strength of a well-liked Democratic governor in a state dominated by Republicans, a year before national elections determine control of the White House and Congress. Beshear has received consistently high voter approval ratings throughout a crisis-filled term and faces nominal opposition in his party’s primary Tuesday.
The crowded GOP primary features other statewide officials — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles and Auditor Mike Harmon — as well as Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and retired attorney Eric Deters. But with few policy differences among them, the GOP contest has centered around the competition between Cameron and Craft.
Craft, who also served as ambassador to Canada during Trump’s presidency, has a clear fundraising advantage, countering her lack of experience in elected office by saturating the air with months of TV ads bankrolled by her family’s formidable fortune.
Cameron, meanwhile, has touted his record of going to court to challenge the pandemic-era policies of the incumbent governor. He is the state’s first Black attorney general and would become the state’s first Black governor if elected.
Trump held a virtual rally Sunday night in support of Cameron, while Craft campaigned alongside Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Saturday as the rivals hoped for a late burst of momentum.
The primary battle has been heated. A pro-Craft group has portrayed Cameron as an “establishment teddy bear” in claiming he wasn’t tough enough as attorney general, while a pro-Cameron group swung back by attacking Craft’s record as an ambassador.
Despite Beshear’s incumbency advantages, Republicans see a prime opportunity to win back the governorship in a state they have come to dominate in recent years. Republicans maintain supermajorities in both chambers of the legislature and occupy every statewide office except governor and lieutenant governor. They now hold a statewide registration advantage over Democrats, and the GOP holds all but one congressional seat from Kentucky.
Democrats have reveled in the Republican infighting as they prepare for a challenger to Beshear, who won the governorship in 2019 by ousting then-Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. GOP observers believe Beshear will face a more formidable challenge against a candidate without the political baggage Bevin brought into the race with his pugilistic style of governing.
Beshear’s term has been marked by a series of tragedies — the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and a mass shooting that killed one of his closest friends. He has been out front through all of it, comfortably taking on a role as the state’s consoler in chief and winning over supporters among people who didn’t back him the first time. Beshear also has presided over record economic growth and will draw upon his family’s strong political brand — his father, Steve Beshear, is a former two-term Kentucky governor.
The gubernatorial campaign tops primary races for other constitutional offices in Kentucky, with competitive contests on the GOP side. Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams, who pushed successfully for expanded voter access, faces two challengers in his bid for his party’s nod for a second term. Two-term state Treasurer Allison Ball is seeking the Republican nomination for state auditor. The GOP also has contested primaries for state treasurer and agriculture commissioner. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/kentucky-republicans-pick-nominee-to-challenge-democratic-gov-beshear/ | 2023-05-16 14:58:07 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/kentucky-republicans-pick-nominee-to-challenge-democratic-gov-beshear/ |
Former President Trump faces the possibility of an indictment following a sprawling investigation by Manhattan prosecutors that ultimately returned to how it began: a hush payment made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election.
The years-long probe kicked off with an investigation of the hush payment but later shifted to other areas of inquiry involving Trump’s businesses and executive compensation.
Only in recent months has the Manhattan district attorney’s office come back to the infamous $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors referred to it as the “zombie” case because it was once closed under a former Manhattan district attorney.
Here’s a look back at how we arrived at the possible indictment — for the first time in history — of a former U.S. president:
July 2006: Alleged affair begins
Stormy Daniels arrives for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 11, 2007. (AP File Photo/Matt Sayles)
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, says she first met Trump at a July 2006 Lake Tahoe golf tournament a decade prior to receiving the hush payment at the center of the case.
Daniels claims Trump invited her to his hotel suite, where they had sex and Trump floated Daniels being a contestant on “Celebrity Apprentice.” Trump has repeatedly denied having a sexual relationship with her.
Daniels says she remained in touch with Trump for roughly a year, but they never had sex after their first meeting. Daniels told “60 Minutes” that in August 2007, Trump indicated he had not been able to secure a spot for her on his show.
May 2011: Daniels agrees to tell story, but it isn’t published
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels appears during an autograph signing for Wicked Pictures at the 2012 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Daniels agreed to tell her story to the In Touch Weekly magazine in May 2011. But the magazine didn’t run the story because Michael Cohen, Trump’s fixer and personal attorney who later made the hush payment, reportedly threatened to sue the company after learning about the interview.
Daniels told “60 Minutes” that while she was in a Las Vegas parking lot with her infant daughter, a man also approached and threatened her.
“A guy walked up on me and said to me, ‘Leave Trump alone. Forget the story.’ And then he leaned around and looked at my daughter and said, ‘That’s a beautiful little girl. It’d be a shame if something happened to her mom.’ And then he was gone,” Daniels told host Anderson Cooper.
The magazine ultimately published their interview years later once the purported affair became public knowledge.
October 2016: Cohen makes hush payment
Michael Cohen paid Stormy Daniels $130,000 less than two weeks before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her signing a non-disclosure agreement. (Getty)
Daniels again sought to speak publicly about her story ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
That led Cohen, less than two weeks before Election Day, to pay Daniels $130,000 in exchange for her signing a non-disclosure agreement.
David Pecker, the then-publisher of the National Enquirer, had purchased the rights to multiple embarrassing stories about Trump during his campaign without ever planning to publish them, a practice known as “catch and kill.”
Pecker’s company paid Playboy model Karen McDougal $150,000 for the rights to her story about an alleged affair with Trump in August 2016. Trump has denied that affair as well.
But when Daniels was shopping her story, Pecker and an editor at the paper reportedly declined to buy Daniels’s silence, and they instead told Cohen to arrange a payment directly.
Using a home equity line of credit to secure the funds, Cohen wired the payment to Daniels’s lawyer on Oct. 27, 2016, through “Essential Consultants,” a company Cohen incorporated days earlier, according to federal court filings. Cohen says he did so at Trump’s direction.
February 2017: Cohen begins receiving reimbursement
In exchange for securing the hush money payment, Trump Organization executives determined that Michael Cohen would be paid a total of $420,000 in 12 month installments. (UPI)
Roughly when Trump took office, Cohen began seeking Trump’s reimbursement for the hush payment and other work. Cohen sent his first invoice on Feb. 14, 2017, according to federal court filings.
Trump Organization executives determined that Cohen would be paid a total of $420,000 in 12 monthly installments. Each month, Cohen sent in an invoice requesting $35,000 “[p]ursuant to [a] retainer agreement,” court documents indicate
The first invoice was approved the same day Cohen submitted it, and he received additional monthly payments over the next year.
January 2018: Hush payment goes public
The hush money payment story went public in the early days of 2018. (Getty)
On Jan. 12, 2018, the Wall Street Journal broke the story of the hush payment.
“Trump Lawyer Arranged $130,000 Payment for Adult-Film Star’s Silence,” the headline read.
February 2018: Cohen admits to payment
Michael Cohen initially claimed that he paid Stormy Daniels out of his own pocket. (Getty)
Cohen on Feb. 13, 2018, acknowledged making the payment to Daniels to The New York Times, but Cohen at the time claimed he did it out of his own pocket.
“Neither the Trump Organization nor the Trump campaign was a party to the transaction with Ms. Clifford, and neither reimbursed me for the payment, either directly or indirectly,” Cohen said.
March 2018: Daniels sues Cohen
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels speaks outside federal court in New York on April 16, 2018. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, said she had a one-night-stand with President Trump in 2006. (AP File Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Daniels on March 6, 2018, sued Cohen to void the nondisclosure agreement she signed in exchange for the payment. In the weeks following, she filed separate defamation suits against both Cohen and Trump.
“To be clear, the attempts to intimidate Ms. Clifford into silence and ‘shut her up’ in order to ‘protect Mr. Trump’ continue unabated,” the first complaint read.
Daniels was represented by attorney Michael Avenatti, who was later found guilty of defrauding Daniels out of thousands of dollars in her book deal.
April 2018: Trump denies knowledge of payment
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on Jan. 19, 2019, after a federal judge threw out a lawsuit against the president by adult film actress Stormy Daniels that sought to tear up a hush-money settlement about their alleged affair. (AP File Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
On April 5, 2018, Trump walked to the press cabin aboard Air Force One to speak with reporters when he was asked if he knew about the hush payment.
“No. No. What else?” Trump responded, breaking his silence nearly three months after the Wall Street Journal’s story.
When asked if he knew where Cohen got the money, he said, “No, I don’t know. No.”
The Justice Department was criminally investigating Cohen at the time and searched his home four days later.
August 2018: Cohen pleads guilty in federal court
Michael Cohen walks into federal court with family members Dec. 12, 2018, in New York as he arrived for sentencing following a guilty plea for lying to Congress, campaign finance violations and other crimes. (AP File Photo/Craig Ruttle)
After months of investigation, Cohen on Aug. 21, 2018, pleaded guilty in federal court to eight counts, including charges of bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign finance law violations.
Some charges were unrelated to the Daniels payment, but Cohen pleaded guilty to one count of making an excessive campaign contribution in connection with the hush money.
Cohen says he made the payment at the president’s direction, but the Justice Department declined to prosecute Trump.
Two days after the guilty plea, The New York Times reported that the Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. (D) had begun scrutinizing the hush payment.
May 2021: DA convenes first grand jury after broadening investigation
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.‘s probe focused on the Trump Organization’s broader finances. (Getty)
On May 25, 2021, reports first emerged that Vance’s office had empaneled a grand jury in state court to hear evidence in his probe, which had expanded beyond the hush payment.
Vance was probing the Trump Organization’s broader finances, including perks given to executives and whether property values were improperly manipulated for loan and tax benefits.
The first grand jury would ultimately expire after six months, but Vance then empaneled a second jury to hear more evidence.
January 2022: Bragg takes over as DA
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks during the unveiling of the Gate of the Exonerated along a Central Park perimeter wall in New York City on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP File Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Democrat Alvin Bragg, a former federal prosecutor, succeeded Vance on Jan. 1, 2022, as the second grand jury continued meeting.
Vance had announced months earlier that he would not run for re-election as district attorney.
An eight-way Democratic primary ensued. Bragg, who ran on vowing to make progressive reforms on criminal justice, emerged victorious and went on to become Manhattan’s first Black district attorney.
Bragg received significant attention during his first weeks in office, but not for the Trump investigation.
Bragg wrote a “Day One” memo instructing his office to not prosecute certain low-level offenses. The memo led to relentless attacks from Republicans, who accused Bragg of being soft on crime, and he ultimately revised the policies.
February 2022: Two top prosecutors resign
Attorney Mark Pomerantz arrives at Federal Court in New York on Aug. 12, 2002. Pomerantz writes in his new book, “People vs. Donald Trump: An Inside Account,” that then-District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. authorized him in December 2021 to seek Trump’s indictment and laments friction with the new D.A. Alvin Bragg that put that plan on ice. (AP File Photo/David Karp)
Mark Pomerantz and Carey Dunne, two top prosecutors on the Trump investigation, resigned in February 2022 over disagreements with Bragg’s reluctance to seek an indictment for Trump from the second grand jury.
Pomerantz’s memoir, which was released last month, accused Bragg of mismanaging the Trump investigation and being “distracted” by the memo criticism.
“The district attorney agreed and authorized the new prosecution. But then the district attorney’s office went through one of its very infrequent regime changes. The new regime decided that Donald Trump should not be prosecuted, and the investigation faltered,” Pomerantz wrote.
August 2022: Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty
The Trump Organization’s former Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg arrives at court on Aug. 12, 2022, in New York. (AP File Photo/John Minchillo)
After opting against indicting Trump, Bragg moved ahead with the criminal tax investigation of the Trump Organization, which involved off-the-books perks given to executives.
On Aug. 18, 2022, Bragg secured a guilty plea from Allen Weisselberg, the company’s ex-CFO.
Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 counts and agreed to testify against the Trump Organization in return for a shortened, five-month sentence. But he reportedly declined to turn on Trump himself.
The Trump Organization was found guilty in December in connection with the scheme.
January 2023: Hush payment reemerges
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg participates in a news conference in New York on Feb. 7, 2023. (AP File Photo/Seth Wenig)
On Jan. 30, The New York Times reported that Bragg’s office had returned to Trump’s involvement in the hush payment and empaneled a new grand jury to hear evidence.
The probe by Manhattan prosecutors had fallen into the background following the departues of Pomerantz and Dunne, with the former president also facing legal battles over his handling of classified documents, the 2020 election and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
But the news quickly put the investigation back into the spotlight. Pomerantz indicated prosecutors referred to it as the “zombie” case because it had faded but never died.
In the weeks following, reports began trickling out about the proceedings and the witnesses who appeared before the grand jury as it became clear Bragg was moving toward an indictment. | https://www.krqe.com/hill-politics/how-manhattan-prosecutors-zombie-case-led-to-possible-trump-indictment/ | 2023-03-22 18:25:13 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/hill-politics/how-manhattan-prosecutors-zombie-case-led-to-possible-trump-indictment/ |
The Lowe's Foundation is investing $50 million to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers over next five years
Community and technical colleges can apply for two-year grants now through April 10
MOORESVILLE, N.C., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation today announced a $50 million commitment over the next five years to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers through grants to community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofits. The new strategic focus addresses one of the most critical worker shortages currently facing the U.S. economy. Today, 85% of contractors report trouble finding skilled workers[1], and an estimated 546,000 new skilled tradespeople will be needed to meet demand in this year alone[2].
"With the skilled trades industry facing a labor crisis, the Lowe's Foundation is now poised to help train tens of thousands of qualified skilled tradespeople, giving each of them the opportunity to build a rewarding career and make lasting impacts in communities across the country," said Janice Dupré, Lowe's executive vice president of human resources and chair of the Lowe's Foundation. "We are bringing our network, our expertise and our resources to address this critical need and help ensure that the next generation of builders has the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of our modern world."
Starting today, the national Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants program will accept applications for two-year grants to help build a sustainable infrastructure of innovative training programs to cultivate more job-ready tradespeople and address the skilled trades labor shortage throughout the U.S. The Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants program will also aim to increase the number of young and diverse tradespeople, particularly from underrepresented and rural communities.
"Community colleges are uniquely qualified to provide the skills education necessary to fill the workforce pipeline," said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges. "The commitment to skilled trades education in our community colleges by the Lowe's Foundation will help thousands of hard-working individuals access and enter stable, fulfilling careers in fields like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, appliance repair and carpentry. There are more than 10 million students – almost half of all U.S. undergraduates – enrolled in the associate-degree granting institutions we represent. These institutions are deeply ingrained in their communities and well-placed to drive an increased interest in skilled trades training."
The Lowe's Foundation will run two separate annual grant application cycles. The first cohort will focus on community and technical colleges with innovative skilled trades education programs for post-secondary aged adults. The application portal launches today and applications will be accepted until April 10, 2023. The second cohort will focus on community-based nonprofit organizations, and the application period will be announced in the second half of 2023. The Lowe's Foundation will host informational webinars on March 9 and March 22 for community and technical colleges that are interested in applying for a grant.
To register for one of the webinars or to apply for a grant on behalf of a community or technical college, please visit Lowes.com/Foundation.
About the Lowe's Foundation
The Lowe's Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) organization founded by Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW), is developing a community of skilled tradespeople to build and revitalize our homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure for the future. From 2023 through 2027, the Lowe's Foundation is investing $50 million to prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers through community college and community-based grants. To learn more about the Lowe's Foundation, visit Lowes.com/Foundation and follow on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
[1] Association of General Contractors of America. 2022 Workforce Survey Analysis
[2] Associated Builders and Contractors. (February 9, 2023) Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC
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SEATTLE — Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and a pair of Seattle City Council members introduced legislation on Thursday that would prohibit the use of drugs in public places. The proposed law would make public drug use a misdemeanor, allowing for prosecution of the crimes.
"This legislation gives our officers a tool to interrupt that behavior, and it provides the City Attorney with the ability to prosecute," said Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson, who is one of the sponsors of the legislation.
Davison, along with council members Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen, modeled the legislation after a similar ordinance proposed in Bellingham. Local jurisdictions are scrambling to introduce drug possession and use legislation after the state legislative session failed to produce an updated bill ahead of the state's current law expiring in July.
“The epidemic of drug use is killing Seattle residents and depriving the public of spaces intended to be safe for everyone. We will not give up areas of our city to overt drug use and antisocial behavior, and this legislation will bring a critical tool to disrupt open-air drug markets, reclaim our green spaces and sidewalks and protect transit riders,” said Davison. “I will continue to work with our diversion partners to help people move toward treatment and get the help they need. I call on state lawmakers to increase available residential treatment options as well as funding for in-custody treatment.”
Overdose deaths in Seattle have increased by 72% year-over-year, according to a release from the city. City data shows that in 2023, there were 589 overdose deaths. In 2022, there were 342.
"This is a drug crisis, and people are dying," said Nelson. "And we have got to face the fact that law enforcement is a component of our response."
The current state law expires in July, which classifies drug possession as a misdemeanor on the third arrest. There is a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, or both after a third arrest.
"Our state government has left a gap in enforcement, so we need to fill that gap for health and safety," said Seattle City Councilmember Alex Pedersen, who is a sponsor of the legislation.
Drug possession was a felony before 2021, but Washington State's Supreme Court threw that out. Inslee said earlier in the weekend he believes the state has needed to reform its drug enforcement and treatment laws ever since.
"A misdemeanor is the bare minimum we should be implementing for illegal drug use in our public spaces," said Pedersen.
The Alliance for Pioneer Square is backing the proposal.
“We are in support of this legislation. I think it's a step forward in improving public safety, not only in Pioneer Square again, but across Seattle,” said Chris Woodward, Community Development Director with Alliance for Pioneer Square.
KING 5 received a statement from Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell regarding the proposed legislation that said, in part:
"I want to see that this legislation was created with appropriate input from impacted communities, law enforcement and first responders, and providers of triage and treatment. Another policy tool helping people accept services may enhance our efforts, but recreating the war on drugs would crater them. While the Council debates this legislation, our focus will remain on urgent action outlined in our Executive Order last week to expand treatment access and options – along with novel preventative services – to save lives, keep communities safe, and help those in need recover and rebuild."
Downtown Seattle Association President and CEO Jon Scholes sent the following statement:
“Seattle’s drug crisis is a public health emergency, and it demands urgent action. The state Legislature has failed to act, and therefore local leaders must step forward to address people dying on our streets and the many associated impacts these dangerous drugs have on our neighborhoods. We see lives lost or derailed daily throughout the city. Our own downtown ambassadors have administered Naloxone to 75 people in just the last four months. To combat this crisis, we need to interrupt the supply chain, shut down street sales and use of these deadly drugs and increase investment in treatment. As a community, we took on COVID-19 with urgency. We must act in a similar fashion when it comes to this public health crisis.”
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce sent KING 5 a statement that read:
“The scale of fentanyl and methamphetamine use in our region demands that officials take action at every opportunity. We need to support individuals with treatment options, we need crisis response, and we need to address the very real public safety issues that come alongside the public use of dangerous drugs. To that end, we supported King County’s Crisis Care Levy, which the voters are passing; we worked closely with Mayor Bruce Harrell on his executive order on fentanyl, and we support today’s proposal as another tool aimed at disrupting deadly fentanyl distribution. People are dying in our communities every day and while the idea of a patchwork approach to laws regulating drug use and possession across the state is frustrating, the absence of the state taking action means our local officials will.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/seattle-legislation-prohibit-public-drug-use/281-f09defa8-849e-4ff2-80cb-beb8fc80e983 | 2023-04-28 05:36:04 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/seattle-legislation-prohibit-public-drug-use/281-f09defa8-849e-4ff2-80cb-beb8fc80e983 |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The day started out with memories of 2017 at Liberty National, where the Americans dominated so thoroughly they nearly clinched the Presidents Cup on Saturday.
By the time 20-year-old Tom Kim slammed his cap to the ground in a wild celebration, and Cameron Davis finished with three straight birdies for another comeback win, all anyone could think about was the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah.
The Americans still lead by four. It just felt much closer.
Kim, a young talent with a massive personality, delivered the first big moment for the International team. He gave his team a spark with a 55-foot eagle putt after driving the 11th green. And on the final hole, he made a 10-foot birdie putt in a 1-up victory over Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele.
He took a few steps back as the ball neared the hole, dropped his putter and slammed his cap to the ground in a raucous celebration.
“I wanted that putt more than anything in the world,” Kim said.
In two matches Saturday, Kim and K.H. Lee took out world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns, and he and Si Woo Kim beat the formidable Cantlay-Schauffele tandem.
The International team split the foursomes matches in the morning and won the fourballs session 3-1. It was enough to cut into a big deficit, enough to give the underdogs hope.
The Americans sure didn’t sound as though they had a 11-7 lead going into the 12 singles matches — typically their strength — as they go for a ninth straight victory.
“If anything, we’ve got to refocus, and we’ve got a lot of (ticked) off guys that want to come out really strong tomorrow,” Jordan Spieth said.
No one on the American team was at Medinah for the 2012 Ryder Cup except for Davis Love III, the captain at both.
The Americans were leading big all week that year until Ian Poulter birdied the last five holes that gave Europe a load of momentum that it carried into Sunday. Trailing 10-6, the Europeans staged the greatest comeback by a visiting team in Ryder Cup history.
“They got some momentum today,” Love said. “They started making some putts, and we’re going to have to turn around tomorrow and come out hot and try to get the momentum back.”
No one was more reliable than Spieth and Justin Thomas, a juggernaut on this mighty U.S. team. They won two matches Saturday without ever seeing the 16th hole except for riding in a car to cheer on teammates.
They became the first American tandem to go 4-0 in team matches since Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker in 2009 at Harding Park.
Thomas figures he had to make only 10 putts over 30 holes in two matches because Spieth was doing so much damage on and around the green. Even on their last hole Saturday afternoon, with Thomas in tight for a 5-foot putt that would have won it, Spieth chipped in from the front of the green.
“I legitimately think I picked my coin up more than I hit putts,” Thomas said. “So yeah, my partner’s pretty good.”
At that point, the Americans had an 11-4 lead.
On the course, Sungjae Im and Sebastian Munoz were up big in match they would win in 16 holes against Tony Finau and Kevin Kisner, the only time in 18 matches this week that an International team didn’t trail at any time.
The Americans were ahead in the other two. The rout was on, and then it wasn’t.
Schauffele gave his team a 1-up lead with a 40-foot putt from short of the 15th green, only for Si Woo Kim to make a 4-foot birdie on the par-5 16th to square the match. Si Woo Kim also made a 5-foot par putt to stay tied on the 17th, a putt that had Tom Kim so nervous he covered his eyes and peeked through his fingers.
And then Tom Kim stole the show.
International captain Trevor Immelman noticed Kim some 35 yards behind everyone else in the group, 235 yards from the green with a 2-iron in his hand. Behind the 20-year-old Korean was a group of American stars — Thomas, Spieth, Collin Morikawa, all major champions — also watching. What a stage.
“And this kid pures a 2-iron to 10 feet and makes the putt,” Immelman said. “To me, that’s impressive stuff.”
Not to be overlooked was Davis, a bright spot on the International team and one of eight rookies for Immelman because of some four players who gave up the Presidents Cup for Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
The match was tight, but Burns and Billy Horschel never led by more than 1 hole. Davis holed a 12-foot eagle putt on the 16th to square the match. On the next hole, Davis drilled a 15-foot birdie putt for the first lead of the match.
Davis and Scott each had about 10 feet for birdie on the final hole, and Burns hit his approach to 4 feet for what looked to be a certain birdie. Davis made a third straight birdie, another point for the International team, more momentum for Sunday.
“I kind of went numb, to be honest,” Davis said. “I was in a situation where I was going for it. But I just got in a groove that made golf feel easy for once.”
And that made it a little bit harder for the Americans.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.qcnews.com/sports/ap-for-international-team-tie-feels-like-win-in-presidents-cup/ | 2022-09-25 19:24:22 | 1 | https://www.qcnews.com/sports/ap-for-international-team-tie-feels-like-win-in-presidents-cup/ |
Is Rush Propst leaving Coosa Christian? Football coach says school 'in negotiations'
Rush Propst hasn't left Coosa Christian, the school's head football coach told The Gadsden Times late Thursday morning, contrary to a report from AL.com.
Propst is the school's athletics director and associate football coach. Head football coach Mark O'Bryant told the Gadsden Times that "it's not a done deal yet" and Propst is still in negotiations on whether he will leave the school or not.
Propst, who took the role on Jan. 17, is reported to be taking the Pell City head football coach job. Propst holds a career record of 295-108 over 31 seasons. He has won five Alabama Class 6A championships (2000, 2002-05) at Hoover and two Class 6A state titles in Georgia with Colquitt County. In 2015, Colquitt County was recognized as national champion by the High School Football America computer rankings.
Propst and O'Bryant were going to share coaching duties at Coosa, they announced in a news conference at Propst's hiring. O'Bryant was named Alabama Sports Writers' Association Class 1A Coach of the Year in 2022 after leading the Conquerors to the state semifinals.
COOSA CHRISTIAN:Rush Propst named new associate head football coach, athletic director at Coosa Christian
PLAYOFFS:AHSAA playoffs: Close loss against tough foe started Coosa on run to 1A semifinals
Propst and Hoover high rose to national fame with the MTV show "Two-A-Days" which gave a behind-the-scenes look at the Buccaneers program. Propst would resign after the 2007 season after allegations of improprieties in the program along with allegations, that were later confirmed by Propst, that he was maintaining a second family.
Propst would move to Colquitt County in Georgia, where he compiled a 119-35 record over 11 seasons before he was dismissed in 2019 following allegations of improprieties within the Packers program. He would volunteer coach at UAB for a season before taking the head coaching job at Valdosta High, in Georgia, where he took them to the Class 6A semifinals before they fell to the eventual state champions. He would be dismissed in 2020 following another set of allegations of illegal recruiting, mishandling of school funds and other improprieties.
When asked about his track record when he was hired at Coosa Christian, Propst replied:
“They don’t know who I am, they don’t know what my heart is, how much I care about kids." | https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/03/30/rush-prospt-coosa-christian-athletic-director-football-coach-not-official/70064254007/ | 2023-03-31 02:14:53 | 1 | https://www.gadsdentimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/03/30/rush-prospt-coosa-christian-athletic-director-football-coach-not-official/70064254007/ |
WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, December 23, 2022
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
214 AM PST Fri Dec 23 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...High astronomical tides will cause minor flooding in low
lying areas around Humboldt Bay. Up to one half foot of
saltwater inundation above ground level is possible in low lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas around Humboldt Bay...including the community of
King Salmon and other low lying areas.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 1 PM PST this afternoon.. .
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest
Astronomical Tide or HAT.
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(NewsNation) — Prices soared 9.1% in June as American consumers continue to face rising grocery bills and surging fuel costs. The latest consumer price hike announced Wednesday is the largest 12-month increase since 1981.
“This is much worse than anyone expected and there will have to be some aggressive action from the Federal Reserve to rein this in,” said NewsNation contributor Lydia Moynihan.
As bad as they are, the numbers are sure to leave many wondering: How can prices be up only 9.1%?
It’s because the core measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), represents the average change in prices across a variety of goods and services.
In some categories, such as fuel and groceries, prices have risen more than 9.1%. In others, like some electronics, prices are actually lower than at this time last year.
How do we know this? Each month, hundreds of government price checkers visit stores in 75 urban areas across the country and record the costs of specific items.
Those prices are collected from about 6,000 housing units and approximately 22,000 retail establishments, including department stores, supermarkets, hospitals and filling stations, among others.
So which prices are up the most? Here’s a breakdown:
Grocery Prices
Prices at the grocery store are up 12.2%, and depending on what you usually buy, your weekly bill may be even higher. Categories such as milk (up 16.4%) and eggs (up 33.1%) have risen faster than most food items.
One bit of good news: foods such as fresh fruits (up 7.3%) and vegetables (up 6.5%) have risen at slower rates than the average.
Energy Prices
Americans have likely noticed the biggest price hikes at the gas pump, where the cost of regular fuel has risen 61.1% in the last year. In some ways, it’s the most important indicator because the cost of fuel impacts the price of nearly everything you see at the store.
“Fuel costs are too high, diesel is too high. Everything that you buy gets to you in a truck,” said Melissa Armo, founder of The Stock Swoosh LLC.
Other Goods and Services
For the millions of Americans traveling this summer, the cost of lodging (up 11.5%) and airfare (34.1%) have soared well above the average for all goods and services.
Other industries that have been impacted by post-pandemic supply chain disruptions, like new cars (up 12.5%) and household furniture (up 15.4%), have seen prices rise faster than most.
Where Prices are Down
If you’re in the market for a new TV or smartphone, then you’re in luck, as prices have actually fallen in those categories, decreasing 12.7% and 20%, respectively. The same goes for sporting event tickets, which are down 6.1% from last year.
Inflation has continued to climb as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, making consumers increasingly anxious about a potential recession. A measure of consumer confidence has reached its lowest point in 16 months, with Americans’ outlook darkened by inflation fears, especially gas and food prices. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/inflation-whats-costing-you-more-and-less/ | 2022-07-14 13:44:23 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/inflation-whats-costing-you-more-and-less/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden’s student loan cancellation plan passed the Senate on Thursday and now awaits an expected veto.
The vote was 52-46, with support from Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana as well as Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent. The resolution was approved last week by the GOP-controlled House by a 218-203 vote.
Biden has pledged to keep in place his commitment to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans for 43 million people. The legislation adds to Republican criticism of the plan, which was halted in November in response to lawsuits from conservative opponents.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in February in a challenge to Biden’s move, with the conservative majority seemingly ready to sink the plan. A decision is expected in the coming weeks.
“The president’s student loan schemes do not ‘forgive’ debt, they just shift the burden from those who chose to take out loans onto those who never went to college or already fulfilled their commitment to pay off their loans,” said Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, lead sponsor of the Senate push.
The legislation aims to revoke Biden’s cancellation plan and curtail the Education Department’s ability to cancel student loans in the future. It would rescind Biden’s latest extension of a payment pause that began early in the pandemic. It would retroactively add several months of student loan interest that was waived by Biden’s extension.
It would also roll back months of progress borrowers made toward loan cancellation through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Those who recently had their debt canceled through the program would have their loans reinstated.
The GOP challenge invoked the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to undo recently enacted executive branch regulations. Passing a resolution requires a simple majority in both chambers, but overriding a presidential veto requires two-thirds majorities in the House and Senate, and Republicans aren’t expected to have enough support to do that.
“If Republicans were to get their way and pass this bill into law, people across the country would have relief they are counting on snatched away from them,” said Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash.
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A Romanian court ruled Tuesday that Andrew Tate must stay in custody, after he was arrested on human trafficking charges.
What do we know so far?
The court rejected an appeal against a judge's earlier order to prolong his arrest from 24 hours to 30 days, according to Ramona Bolla of the DIICOT law enforcement agency.
Tate, a 36-year-old dual US-UK national, is being held in jail for at least 30 days alongside his brother and two other suspects.
A judge's earlier decision to extend their arrest was based on the reasoning that Tate and the other suspects could flee Romania and evade the investigations into their alleged wrongdoings. Moreover, the court believes Tate and the others could go to countries that "do not allow extradition."
Tate was first taken into custody on December 29 for a 24-hour period, with the four individuals charged with forming an organized crime group to take advantage of six women.
Tate and the other defendants have denied the charges against him and challenged the Romanian arrest warrant.
More to follow...
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CT New York NY Zone Forecast for Monday, June 27, 2022
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.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the
evening, becoming light and variable.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
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.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph
with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the
evening, becoming light and variable.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
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mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
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thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and
thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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Southern New Haven-
401 AM EDT Tue Jun 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph, becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming
north after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
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CTZ007-282000-
Northern Middlesex-
401 AM EDT Tue Jun 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers
likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
CTZ011-282000-
Southern Middlesex-
401 AM EDT Tue Jun 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
CTZ008-282000-
Northern New London-
401 AM EDT Tue Jun 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the
lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
CTZ012-282000-
Southern New London-
401 AM EDT Tue Jun 28 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph,
becoming west this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.INDEPENDENCE DAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
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Sentencing for former Craighead County clerk scheduled
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 7:59 PM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Former Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday will be sentenced in federal court next month.
According to the United States District Court, the sentencing is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in Little Rock.
Court documents revealed Holliday embezzled $1.5 million in county funds. He later admitted taking the money to fund his businesses.
Holliday faces up to 20 years in federal prison, the court said.
He is currently serving a 10-year sentence at the Arkansas Department of Corrections Cummins Unit for pleading guilty to theft of property last November.
Back in February, Holliday plead not guilty to one count of wire fraud.
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Alabama football coach Nick Saban, AD Greg Byrne to have new contracts voted on
In an offseason with several new colossal coaching contracts, Alabama football coach Nick Saban appears set to join the group with an updated deal.
The compensation committee for the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees will vote in a meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday for the "consideration of athletic employment contracts at UA" including Saban, Athletics Director Greg Byrne, new gymnastics coach Ashley Johnston and men's basketball assistant Antoine Pettway.
The new deal for Saban comes after Georgia coach Kirby Smart received an extension in July that moved him ahead of Saban as the highest-paid public-school coach in the country. Smart is set to make $10.25 million in 2022 on base salary and supplemental compensation. That will increase over time.
In the updated contract, Saban would make $9.9 million in base salary, talent fee and completion benefit.
The talent fee grows each year, moving the total to $11.5 million in base salary and talent fee in the 2028 contract year.
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Saban's contract stipulates that he and/or his representation meet with Byrne every February to look at marketplace trends. Saban's contract states that if his total guaranteed annual compensation is less than the average of the three highest-paid SEC football coaches or the five highest-paid NCAA coaches, UA would increase his compensation to the higher of the two averages.
"Coach and I talk about a lot of things on a regular basis," Byrne told The Tuscaloosa News in June. "There is language in his contract regarding average compensation of the top coaches in the country. We’re very cognizant of that. We want to make sure coach Saban and Miss Terry are very happy with our level of support. That has been the case in the past, and that will be the case in the future. So we have ongoing conversations to make sure that’s appropriate."
Ohio State's Ryan Day received a bump to $9.5 million annually this offseason, joining Saban, LSU's Brian Kelly, Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher,Michigan State's Mel Tucker and Smart in making at least $9 million. Southern California's Lincoln Riley likely is in this neighborhood, too, but his compensation is not public because USC is a private university.
When The Tuscaloosa News mentioned to Byrne in June that more coaches were closer to Saban's compensation range, Byrne said UA wants to make sure it supports Saban "as he deserves to be supported."
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Lael Brainard, vice chair of the US Federal Reserve, listens to a question during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. Brainard said the central bank should probably soon reduce the size of its interest-rate increases, signaling she favors slowing to a half-point hike as early as next month.
The White House is considering a number of senior officials in the federal government to replace top economist Brian Deese, including Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard and deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Wednesday.
The process to replace Deese as head of the powerful National Economic Council remains ongoing and the situation is fluid, the person said.
Deese has emerged as one of the faces of President Joe Biden's economic agenda, frequently appearing on television to explain the administration's views and policies. CNN has previously reported that Deese planned to step down.
Deese has long planned to depart in the first few months of this year and is playing a role in selecting his replacement. As head of Biden's economic council, he has been the driving force behind the administration's economic policy and legislative agenda for two years and has been one of the most powerful NEC directors in recent memory.
In addition to Brainard and Adeyemo, contenders to replace Deese include senior Biden adviser Gene Sperling, former secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell and deputy NEC director Bharat Ramamurti, the person familiar with the matter told CNN.
The Washington Post first reported the leading candidates to replace Deese.
The White House declined to comment.
Brainard was viewed as a leading contender to become Fed chair before Biden ultimately decided to renominate Jerome Powell. Brainard, a former Treasury official in the Obama administration and a Fed governor since 2014, was instead elevated to vice chair, the central bank's No. 2 official.
If Brainard were to take on the NEC role, it opens a critical position for Biden to fill at the Fed at a moment when the central bank's rapid rate increases have raised concerns among some Democrats that the aggressive posture to tame inflation may have downside effects on the broader economy. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/business/candidates-to-become-top-biden-economist-include-fed-vice-chair-lael-brainard-treasury-official-wally/article_383ef2cd-54a3-556e-9072-3ce531cebddb.html | 2023-01-25 15:11:47 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/business/candidates-to-become-top-biden-economist-include-fed-vice-chair-lael-brainard-treasury-official-wally/article_383ef2cd-54a3-556e-9072-3ce531cebddb.html |
In 1845 the United States illegally annexed Texas from Mexico; and a year later President Polk provoked a war with Mexico in order to annex even more territory from Mexico, which became all or parts of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Last Friday the United States went to the United Nations Security Council to get a resolution calling on nations to: 1.) refuse to recognize Russia’s annexation of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine; and, 2.) demand Russia withdraw all military forces from Ukraine. Ten countries voted in favor, and Russia vetoed. However, China, India and Brazil abstained; and called on the United States to pursue a political solution to the war over Ukraine.
The United States has stated categorically that it will continue to militarily support Kiev until every “inch” of Ukrainian territory is returned. Yet no one seriously thinks that the United States will ever return the territories it annexed to Mexico; so why would the Biden administration expect Russia to return those areas to Ukraine.
Ironically, if the United States had not carried out the illegal coup d’etat in Ukraine in 2014 Crimea would still be part of Ukraine; and, if it had called for the implementation of the Minsk II agreement to resolve the Ukrainian political conundrum Russia would have not intervene into Ukraine last February. But instead humanity is blindly getting closer to a nuclear show down between the United States and Russia where there will be no winners.
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Supporting student athletes’ mental health concerns
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – It’s the start of the school year which means many student athletes are heading to the classroom and the field. While many may feel excited about the start of the season, some student athletes are feeling the pressure to perform well.
According to a recent study, student athletes continue to report high levels of mental health concerns.
Many schools in southeast Minnesota have school-linked mental health services which provide schools with on-site therapists to help not only our student athletes but all students and staff members.
According to that same study, anxiety and depression for student athletes is 1.5 to two times higher than before the pandemic.
“They’ve missed out of some of that socialization. There really needs patience and some support around those children being able to catch up to where they would have been,” Family Service Rochester school-based mental health services clinical program manager Katherine Driskell said.
Students may feel pressured to not only perform well in the classroom but also the field or the court.
“The whole plate is too much and what I used to be able to handle but didn’t love, I have no patience for,” Driskell said.
“What I am seeing a lot more of is kids thinking they have to do individual sports and focus on that sport as well as play that sport year round which I don’t think is beneficial or healthy for kids. And I think that pressure, sometimes we forget to just allow kids to be kids,” Dover-Eyota activities director Tim Andring said.
With the rise in mental health issues in students, schools are investing in mental health resources and bringing therapists on site to talk with students during the school day.
“It provides easier access to mental health services that would otherwise have kids being gone from school longer than they otherwise would,” Driskell said.
Mental health experts encourage coaches and other school staff members create an environment where kids feel comfortable talking about their mental health.
“So this is where students and coaches can really step in and make a gigantic difference that they may never know about,” Driskell said.
“We’re a small enough district that we can build relationships, and building those relationships help to monitor if a kid is struggling,” Andring said.
While it may be easy to get caught up in the game, school staff members say it’s important not to forget the reason to play.
“I think sometimes we lose focus of what is really important and that’s the relationship that kids build with these other adults and their teammates and those experiences,” Andring said.
Every school in Minnesota does have some sort of counselor or social work at the school to support its students. You can reach out to your school district to find out how to seek help.
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(The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday urged Republicans to stake out primary challenges against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other GOP senators who voted with the leader.
In his post on his Truth Social platform, Trump congratulated House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for winning a long, contentious Speakership vote before telling his followers that Republicans had to “stop” McConnell. The former president also parroted racist comments that he had previously directed toward McConnell’s wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
“It’s as though he just doesn’t care anymore, he pushes through anything the Democrats want. The $1.7 TRILLION quickly approved Bill of the week before was HORRIBLE,” Trump wrote in reference to the government spending bill passed last month. “Zero for USA Border Security. If he waited just ten days, the now ‘United Republican Congress’ could have made it MUCH BETTER, or KILLED IT.”
“Something is wrong with McConnell, and those Republican Senators that Vote with him. PRIMARY THEM ALL!!!”
McConnell drew ire from the former president in February 2021 after the Senate GOP leader criticized Trump in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. That prompted Trump to call for a primary challenge to McConnell, and the relationship between the two men has continued to remain frosty.
But Trump’s comments come at a time when Republicans have grown more comfortable criticizing the former president and voicing calls for new GOP presidential nominees after many of Trump’s endorsees in the November midterms struggled in the general election. | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/trump-calls-for-primary-challengers-to-mcconnell-gop-senators-who-vote-with-him/ | 2023-01-09 16:12:56 | 0 | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/trump-calls-for-primary-challengers-to-mcconnell-gop-senators-who-vote-with-him/ |
Federal judge rules New Hampshire has one year to stop holding psychiatric patients in emergency rooms
NH emergency room boarding has become a focus of multiple lawsuits in the state
New Hampshire has one year to stop the involuntary holding of psychiatric patients in emergency rooms, a federal judge ruled, several months after declaring the state's practice unconstitutional.
U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty issued an order Wednesday after giving the state and hospitals time to submit proposed orders or a timeline for how they would develop an order together. But both sides couldn't come to an agreement. McCafferty ruled following a hearing Monday.
McCafferty also ruled the state can only hold people in emergency rooms for up to six hours, before transferring them to a facility for treatment. State officials had asked for up to 12 hours. She asked for status reports from the state every four months.
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New Hampshire has long struggled with a mental health system that advocates say is overburdened at every stage, from initiation of treatment to re-entry into the community. Emergency room boarding, with people in crisis waiting days or weeks for treatment, has become a flashpoint and focus of multiple lawsuits.
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McCafferty’s ruling in February that said the state is violating the rights of hospitals by seizing their property came after a lawsuit filed by patients who argue they were involuntarily held in emergency rooms without an opportunity to contest their detentions. A group of hospitals joined the lawsuit, arguing their rights also were violated. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-rules-new-hampshire-one-year-stop-holding-psychiatric-patients-emergency-rooms | 2023-05-19 15:16:49 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-rules-new-hampshire-one-year-stop-holding-psychiatric-patients-emergency-rooms |
A Texas man is suing three women for allegedly helping his now-ex-wife obtain a medication abortion. It's believed to be the first such case since the Supreme Court decision upending abortion rights.
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A Texas man is suing three women for allegedly helping his now-ex-wife obtain a medication abortion. It's believed to be the first such case since the Supreme Court decision upending abortion rights.
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Previous Reports Drastically Undercounted Incidents
CENTREVILLE, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent media reports vastly undercounted catalytic converter thefts in the U.S., new CARFAX data shows. Thieves removed the devices from as many as 153,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, far more than earlier estimates. CARFAX data scientists reviewed catalytic converter replacements from millions of service and maintenance records to arrive at this number.
Thieves are committing "opportunistic crimes," says Sgt. Matt Casavant with the Maine State Police. "Parking lots – even ones that were well lit – were getting hit. Car dealerships are getting hit on a regular basis, too. The thieves were so brazen that it didn't matter," he said. "My kid drives a Subaru and I won't let her leave her car overnight at the school or other places because it's a high-value target."
Criminals steal catalytic converters because of the precious metals – platinum, palladium, and rhodium – contained inside each device. Thieves can cut them from beneath vehicles in a matter of seconds, leading to a rude awakening for vehicle owners. Once the converter is removed, not only will the car make a loud noise when started, but it can cost owners thousands of dollars to replace that missing catalytic converter – especially if consumers don't have the right type of car insurance.
To help consumers, CARFAX has compiled a nationwide list of the top 2022 targets for these precious-metal thieves:
- Ford F-Series pickup trucks
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Prius
- Honda CR-V
- Ford Explorer
- Ford Econoline vans
- Chevrolet Equinox
- Chevrolet Silverado
- Toyota Tacoma
- Chevrolet Cruze
Depending on where you're located in the country, certain vehicles are targeted more heavily. We have a breakdown by region here.
Car owners looking to prevent catalytic converter theft should:
- Park in a well-lit area.
- Park in your garage if possible, instead of in the driveway or on the street.
- If you must park in a driveway, consider installing motion sensor security lights.
- Install a catalytic converter anti-theft device.
- Have a muffler shop etch your vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the converter and spray it with a highly visible, high-heat paint. Doing so enables law enforcement to track converters, which in turn could lead police to the thieves.
Gone in 66 seconds: See video of a catalytic converter being removed from a vehicle: https://www.carfax.com/press/video-gallery
Learn more about catalytic converters and why they're stolen:
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MAYFIELD, Pa. — An award for the mayor of a borough in Lackawanna County.
Al Chelik, the mayor of Mayfield, received an award from the Pennsylvania Mayors Association for his 48 years of service.
The award was presented at the Mayfield Council meeting.
The mayor says all those who assisted him over the years also deserve credit.
"I also want to stress that there were a lot of people behind me. The mayors, the council members, police, and borough members who made it all possible for this to happen to me," Mayor Chelik said.
The mayor's family joined council members for the celebration.
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By JIM VERTUNO
AP Sports Writer
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard, who coached Texas Tech to the 2019 NCAA championship game and was hired away by Texas with expectations that he would elevate his alma mater to the same level, was arrested early Monday on a felony family violence charge after a woman told police he strangled and bit her.
The school suspended Beard without pay “until further notice,” and assistant Rodney Terry directed No. 7 Texas to an 87-81 overtime win over Rice on Monday night.
Beard was arrested by Austin police and booked at the Travis County jail at 4:18 a.m. on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded. The charge is a third-degree felony in Texas, with a possible punishment of two to 10 years in prison.
According to the arrest affidavit first reported by the Austin American-Statesman, the woman told police she is his fiance and they have been in a relationship for six years. She said they had been in an argument where she broke his glasses before he “just snapped on me and became super violent.”
According to the affidavit, the woman told police “he choked me, bit me, bruises all over my leg, throwing me around and going nuts.”
She told police Beard choked her from behind with his arm around her neck and she couldn’t breathe for about five seconds. Police say she she had a bite mark on her right arm and an abrasion to her right temple among other visible injuries.
When questioned by police, Beard said he had audio recordings of the incident that would show he was not the primary aggressor. But he refused to share them with officers, police said.
Beard went before a magistrate judge for his bond hearing, wearing jailhouse black-and-grey stripes with his hands cuffed in front at his waist. Beard was told he could communicate with the woman but not in a threatening manner, was ordered to stay 200 yards away from the residence where police were called and was told he is barred from possessing a firearm.
Beard nodded his head and answered “yes, sir” several times when addressing the judge. Jail records show Beard posted $10,000 bond. He didn’t answer questions when he left the jail with his attorney Perry Minton.
Minton declined comment but earlier told the American-Statesman the coach is innocent.
“He should never have been arrested,” Minton told the newspaper. “The complainant wants him released immediately and all charges dismissed. It is truly inconceivable.”
It wasn’t immediately known if the woman has an attorney. She was identified in the affidavit, but The Associated Press does not typically identify alleged victims of extreme violence without their consent.
“The university takes matters of interpersonal violence involving members of its community seriously,” the school said in announcing Beard’s suspension.
It did not commit to Terry as the acting coach beyond Monday night. Terry was a head coach at UTEP (2018-21) and Fresno State (2011-18).
Beard is in his second season of a seven-year guaranteed contract that pays him more than $5 million per year. Before that, he was 112-55 in five seasons with the Red Raiders. He was named The Associated Press coach of the year in 2019 as he guided Texas Tech to a 31-7 finish and lost in an overtime thriller to Virginia in the national championship game.
His departure for Texas — a deal reached after a meeting with Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte that included a McDonald’s breakfast an hour’s drive north of Lubbock — left Texas Tech officials frustrated.
Beard said it was a difficult move, but he could not turn down a chance to coach at his alma mater, where he was a student assistant three decades ago. Earlier this year, he led Texas to a first-round victory over Virginia Tech that was the Longhorns’ first NCAA Tournament win since 2014.
Beard’s contract includes a provision under which he can be fired for cause for conduct the administration reasonably determines reflects poorly on the coach, program, school or university system. That includes being charged with a felony. University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife did not return a message seeking comment.
Texas freshman guard Arterio Morris faces a misdemeanor family violence charge stemming from a June arrest after an incident with a former girlfriend. He faces a Wednesday court hearing in Denton County near Dallas.
Morris, a top national recruit, has been allowed to play this season despite the charge. Morris’ attorney, Justin Moore, has said Morris is innocent of the assault charge.
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Wide-Format Dual Roll Printer Features Innovative Design and Delivers Fastest in Class Print Speeds1 for Technical Professionals and Reprographics Providers
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a space-saving design to fit into office spaces and production environments previously not possible, Epson today announced availability of the new SureColor® T7770D 44-inch dual roll printer. Featuring an innovative, compact design, the technical printer is the first available model in the new line of production-class SureColor T-Series wide-format printing solutions designed to meet the complex and demanding needs of technical and production printing environments.
Engineered to deliver breakthrough performance, the SureColor T7770D features industry-leading 2.64-inch PrecisionCore® printhead technology to deliver outstanding image quality and accurate details, even at its fastest in class print speeds.1 Plus, it prints posters and POP displays at speeds over 300 sqft/hr, technical drawings at production-class speeds over 1400 sqft/hr, and A1/D-size prints as fast as 16 seconds.2 Up to 25 percent smaller than competitors,3 the SureColor T7770D features a compact, innovative design with complete front operation so it can be pushed against a wall, leaving more room for a walkway and other equipment – ideal for space-constrained production environments. Leveraging UltraChrome® XD3 6-color inks including, a new Red ink, ideal for producing red branding colors, it creates water, smudge, and fade resistant output with crip lines and vibrant colors for graphics, signage, blueprints, documents, and more.
"As businesses continue to grow, there is an increasing demand for functional solutions that not only maximize productivity and efficiency, but also fit seamlessly into any workspace. This is especially important for offices and facilities with limited floor space," said Jacob Hardin, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "With the new SureColor T7770D, businesses can create outstanding quality graphics more quickly and efficiently than ever before – all in a small footprint. Committed to meeting the needs of customers, Epson designed the new line of production-class SureColor T-Series printers to help drive a new wave of innovation in production."
The SureColor T7770D offers seamless, dual-roll productivity, accommodating two media types or sizes, or the second roll can be used as a take-up reel for roll-to-roll production. An innovative Adobe® Embedded Print engine with four on-board Intel Atom CPUs quickly processes complicated PDF data and accurately reproduces transparent design layers at speeds up to three times faster than previous generations.
More about the SureColor T7770D
- Print on a wide range of media for various applications – Print on a variety of media, including glossy, technical, bond, matte and specialty medias, and rigid poster board up to 1.5 mm thick
- Easy setup and operation – Fast, easy setup with minimal assembly required, plus 4.3-inch touch screen control panel, automated routine maintenance and user self-service for convenient operation
- Versatile connectivity – High-Speed USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi® connectivity (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) options to fit virtually any production workflow
- Enhanced IT and security features – Over 28 IT security features for office or remote office locations, including IC card option for user control and tracking, SSD Encryption and IEEE 802.1x
- Maximize productivity with included Epson Software Suite and Epson Cloud Solution PORT — Remotely manage and monitor your printer fleet from convenience of your laptop or smart device
Pricing and Availability
The SureColor T7770D 44-inch dual roll model (MSRP $6,945) is now available through Epson Authorized Professional Imaging Resellers. Additional 44-, 36- and 24-inch printers and optional production stackers will be available in late 2022 and early 2023. For additional information, visit https://epson.com/TSeriesProduction.
About Epson
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NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited and later left a Bali hospital ahead of the Group of 20 summit being held on the island, Indonesian authorities said Monday. Russia denied that he had been hospitalized.
Russia’s top diplomat arrived on the resort island the previous evening to take part in the meeting of the world’s leading economies, which begins Tuesday.
Bali Gov. I Wayan Koster said Lavrov was taken to Sanglah Hospital, the island’s biggest, “for a health checkup.”
“He left the hospital after a brief checkup and his health is in good condition,” the governor said.
Four Indonesian government and medical officials earlier told The Associated Press that Lavrov was treated at the hospital in the provincial capital, Denpasar.
All of those officials declined to be identified as they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Two of the people said Lavrov had sought treatment for a heart condition, with one later saying he’d returned to his hotel.
The hospital did not immediately comment.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova denied that Lavrov had been hospitalized, calling it “the highest level of fakes.” She did not address whether he had received medical treatment.
She posted a video of Lavrov, looking healthy in a T-shirt and shorts, in which he was asked to comment on the report.
“They’ve been writing about our president for 10 years that he’s fallen ill. It’s a game that is not new in politics,” Lavrov says in the video.
Russia’s state news agency Tass separately cited Lavrov as saying, “I’m in the hotel, reading materials for the summit tomorrow.”
Asked about Lavrov’s situation, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he “did not know about what happened to Minister Lavrov. I wish him the best possible recovery and hope that tomorrow it will be possible to meet.”
Lavrov is the highest-ranking Russian official at the G-20 meeting, which U.S. President Joe Biden, China’s Xi Jinping and other leaders are attending.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s attendance at the G-20 had been uncertain until last week, when officials confirmed he would not come and that Russia would be represented by Lavrov instead.
Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is expected to be among the issues discussed at the two-day G-20 meeting, which brings together officials from countries representing more than 80% of the world’s economic output.
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Brewton native Brandon Wilcox is out after one year as head football coach at W.S. Neal.
Wilcox posted a social media message Wednesday afternoon, letting his followers know that school administrators had informed him there would be a change in leadership.
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“After reading unconfirmed ‘anonymous’ tweets and posts of someone replacing me as head football coach on Monday via Twitter and Facebook, it was confirmed to me through administration before our first summer practice, that there would be a change yesterday morning,” Wilcox wrote.
Several social media posts indicated earlier in the week Hugh Fountain would be the next W.S. Neal coach. The Alabama High School Football Historical Society also listed Fountain as the team’s new coach late Wednesday afternoon.
Fountain, who spent a decade at Escambia Academy, was named head coach at Pike Liberal Arts last week. However, PLA announced Monday Fountain had changed his mind in order to take another opportunity closer to his family.
The Eagles struggled in Wilcox’s only season, going 0-10. They were outscored 366-120 in the process.
“I want to apologize to my players that I was not able to talk with you prior to you hearing of these reports and also apologize to my family and friends, who I unintentionally misguided by telling them these were false rumors,” Wilcox said.
“To my players, I love you and big things are ahead for you. I’m sorry we were not able to finish the race together, but I have no doubt that it will be finished. You have been equipped with the tools to be successful, and I’m excited to see you do just that.”
Wilcox, a graduate of rival T.R. Miller, was hired in April of 2020 to replace Andro Williams.
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Village of Breckenridge cancels fireworks, cites policy, procedure training
Published: Jun. 28, 2022 at 2:05 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. (WNEM) - While cities across mid-Michigan host fireworks celebrations to mark July 4, the Village of Breckenridge’s annual celebration won’t be taking place.
The village stated the cancelation is not due to an accident that happened the previous year, and they hope to bring back the display bigger and better in the future.
Staff are currently working on updating policies, procedures, and training.
In a Facebook post, the village said funding was not the reason for the cancelation, as the show has always had support from the community and surrounding businesses.
July 4 activities for the village include:
- Annual carshow at 11 a.m.
- Golf Outing as The Ridge- 9:30 a.m.
- American Legion Chicken Dinner- 11 a.m.
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TAKE IT AS IT COMES Out Today via Petrol Records/UMe
BYRON BAY, Australia, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the release of their stunning single and music video "Oops I Love You" which Atwood Magazine describes as a "delicious earworm" " Australian siblings The Buckleys have now released their new EP TAKE IT AS IT COMES today via Petrol Records/UMe. Injecting a heavy dose of 70s old school AM radio flair to their infectious pop-country sound heard on their debut album, Daydream,"Take It As It Comes feels, as lead vocalist/bassist Sarah Buckley describes, "like a really natural evolution for us and we're really excited for people to hear it."
The EP's five songs takes the band into new territory, expanding the scope of their "hippie country" debut and adding a healthy dose of meticulously-crafted pop that comes from the natural chemistry of the sibling band. Kicking off with the cheery title track "Take It As It Comes," it bubbles with youthful effervescence and positivity, embracing the importance of gratitude for accepting what life hands you.
Cracking the Australian Top Ten on Australian Country Radio charts at #5, the first single "Oops I Love You" has been spreading its widespread appeal across the globe. Clout Magazine praises, "the trio's latest example of their charming sound and charisma, as it fizzes with an insatiable, feel-good bounce and sense of adventure." It's All Indie calls the track "stunning," adding "this is by far one of the most exciting new Country-based acts we've heard in a while."
"The songs featured on this EP, we really feel embody who we are and what we want to say in this moment, personally and artistically," Sarah adds. The EP is rounded out by the midtempo aching pop of "What Ya Gonna Do About It," sentimental ballad "Fool Me", and the swing and twang of the traditional smokiness of "Love Me Wrong."
Proceeding to tackle the U.S. market, The Buckleys' Stateside highlights include a performance on The ACM Weekly and add on Radio Disney Country with their single "I'm Comin' For Ya (Love)," and a CMT Music USA add for their video "Breathe." The band created a groundswell Down Under with each of their four released singles charting in the Top Five of Australian country radio. Their first single "Daydream," catapulted the trio into the limelight, scoring a #1 single on Australian country radio, which was followed by the second single, "I'm Comin' For Ya (Love)," which reached #3. Their worldwide debut single "Money" reached #2 and its follow up "Breathe" at #3.
The Buckleys are Sarah, Molly and Lachlan Buckley. Take It As It Comes is out now via Petrol Records/UMe.
Take It As It Comes
EP Tracklist
"Fool Me Again"
"Love Me Wrong"
"Oops I Love You"
"Take It As It Comes"
"What Ya Gonna Do About It"
The EP will be delivered in Standard & HD.
Band Links: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok | Merch
About UMe
Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the global catalog and special markets division of Universal Music Group. Working closely in concert with UMG's record labels, territories and operating companies, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, an emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives and creating opportunities in new technologies.
About Petrol Records
Petrol, founded in 2000, is the world's most successful first all-digital record company and the first independent label to sign a worldwide distribution agreement with Apple Inc.'s iTunes. Petrol's numerous chart and sales successes over the years in various musical genres, together with Christopher M. Murphy's other multimedia endeavors, resulting in Murphy receiving the New South Wales Premier's Expo Award for Arts & Entertainment and being named Australian Entrepreneur of the Year by Business Review Weekly for his many achievements. In 2008 Murphy received a Grammy nomination for his documentary on the street music of Cuba (now referred to as 'Reggaeton'). In 2009, Petrol signed INXS' classic catalog to the label and in 2017, INXS were awarded for achieving 50 million worldwide sales. With iTunes alone, Petrol has achieved more than 180 #1's, more than 700 Top 10, and more than 1,600 Top 100 positions. In addition to Murphy's Grammy nomination for a cutting-edge documentary, and following the # 1 rated television mini-series in 2014, Petrol broke all records with six albums in the Top 10 & INXS were recently named ARTIST of the DECADE in Australia for their highest selling album The Very Best, which has also just been awarded DIAMOND status by ARIA. Murphy succumbed to lymph0ma in January 2021 but his legacy continues with the label and future releases. With millions of records sold worldwide and ranking as one of the world's most successful independent labels, Petrol continues to succeed in the marketplace.
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CCMA Leaders Mordechai Korf & Uriel Laber: "Local health means local prosperity and strong communities."
CALVERT CITY, Ky., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CC Metals & Alloys (CCMA), a mining and metals company led by Mordechai Korf and Uriel Laber that employs dozens of local Kentucky workers, announced today that its Plant Manager, Chris Cobb, recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Marshall County Hospital & Healthcare Foundation on behalf of the company.
CCMA's donation will support special projects that benefit patients and guests throughout Marshall County Hospital. The Hospital's Foundation recently funded college scholarships to qualifying high school seniors, automatic doors at various entrances of the facility, laparoscopic equipment for the surgery department, hearing amplifiers for the emergency department and inpatients, sleeper chairs for patients' families, and an infant transport incubator for emergency deliveries.
Mordechai Korf and Uriel Laber of CCMA issued the following joint statement: "Local health means local prosperity and strong communities. CCMA understands how important Marshall County Hospital & Healthcare Foundation is to the local community and the critical role they play. We are grateful to everyone at Marshall County Hospital for providing lifesaving assistance and to all the brave frontline workers who keep our communities safe and healthy. To give back to the community, with the support of our employees, is incredibly rewarding for us."
Chris Cobb, Plant Manager at CCMA's Calvert City Production Facility, said: "Under the leadership of Motti Korf and Uriel Laber, CCMA has long been committed to supporting the local community. We are proud to continue that tradition by supporting our hometown heroes at Marshall County Hospital."
Today's announced donation follows a long history of CCMA supporting the local community. This past December, CCMA provided crucial food and housing support to six local charities helping hundreds of Kentucky families. That same month, CCMA provided over $70,000 in needed relief supplies to support the recovery of Kentucky communities after a tornado moved through Western Kentucky. And in April, CCMA donated $25,000 in support to five local nonprofit organizations that provide critical food and meal services as well as family services to hundreds of families in their communities.
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CARBONDALE, Ill., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trilogene Seeds announces advanced hemp research initiative at Saluki Innovation Lab at Southern Illinois University Research Park. The team plans to leverage genomic tools and agricultural biotechnology with the aim of developing and breeding cannabis and hemp genetics of the future.
Lead geneticist at Trilogene Seeds, Oussama Badad, is a PhD candidate currently working on the epigenetic imprints in crop domestication using cutting edge technologies such as methylated DNA, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and gene expression. "Instead of relying on late-stage phenotyping to make decisions about selections we can use genotyping, sequencing, and genetic markers to make selections as early as 3 weeks after germination," says Badad. "Molecular breeding is faster, more accurate, more scalable, and less expensive than traditional breeding relying on phenotyping; on average genotyping can be 30% cheaper than phenotyping in our case."
Future genetic development projects include modulation of cannabinoid pathways to produce minor cannabinoid and high terpenoid varieties that are ideal for extraction, total THC compliance, and ploidy. Badad continues, "Cannabis sativa L is a diploid species. Tetraploid development has been proven to increase copy number of genes and therefore increase gene expression in pathways of interest."
The Trilogene research team is exploring how ploidy levels can modulate cannabinoid expressions, fatty acid content in seed, and bast fiber quality in industrial varieties. "We are committed to accelerating the development of this complex plant and will continue to push research forward at our new genomics lab in Illinois. This opportunity at SIU's innovation center will allow us to lean on university expertise and infrastructure to accelerate our genetic development projects," says Matt Haddad, CEO/Founder of Trilogene Seeds.
The Saluki Innovation Lab is an initiative funded by the USDA and SIU to establish Ag biotechnology in the southern Illinois region and is located at the Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center on the SIU campus in Carbondale, IL.
Trilogene Seeds is an award-winning cannabis and hemp genetics company based in Longmont, CO that specializes in breeding and development of unique feminized cultivars for high-quality smokable flower, extraction efficient biomass, and tri-crop fiber/grain varieties optimized for photoperiods and microclimates around the world.
CONTACT: sales@trilogeneseeds.com; Jen Wysocki, jen@trilogeneseeds.com
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LONDON (AP) — Former England captain Gary Lineker will not present a soccer highlights show on the BBC until an agreement is reached on his social media use, the network said on Friday.
Lineker criticized the British government’s new asylum policy in a Twitter post, comparing lawmakers’ language about migrants to that used in Nazi Germany.
The BBC considers Lineker posting such views on social media as a breach of its guidelines and has been in discussions with him over his involvement in the “Match of the Day” program that is broadcast on Saturday nights and shows highlights of English Premier League games that day.
Lineker will not present “Match of the Day,” the BBC said, “until we’ve got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media.”
Lineker has yet to make an official comment.
Ian Wright, a former Arsenal and England player who works as a pundit on “Match of the Day,” said on Twitter he would not be appearing on the program this weekend out of “solidarity” with Lineker.
Conservative lawmakers in Britain are calling on the BBC to discipline Lineker, the network’s highest-paid star, for saying the government’s plan to detain and deport migrants arriving by boat is “an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s.”
The government has called Lineker’s Nazi comparison inappropriate and unacceptable, and some lawmakers said he should be fired.
The 62-year-old Lineker is a household name in Britain and one of the U.K.’s most influential media figures, with 8.7 million followers on Twitter. He was the leading scorer at the 1986 World Cup and finished his international career with 48 goals in 80 matches for England.
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When Tom Snyder coaches people in his church about how to budget, he starts by encouraging them to track their spending.
“If we don’t track, we don’t know when to stop spending,” he says. The retired engineer and financial coach in Grand Rapids, Michigan, adds that it’s easy to be bumped off track by irregular costs, such as birthday gifts or vacations.
Successful family budgeting is all about staying flexible so you can handle those irregular costs as well as unexpected challenges, including sky-high grocery store prices or rising interest rates. Financial experts like Snyder say that by using creative methods to dial in a budget and trim costs in some areas, you can often still find ways to spend on what is most important to you.
FOLLOW YOUR RHYTHM, NOT RULES
Severine Bryan , a personal finance educator and coach based in Atlanta, says a budget needs to stay flexible and constantly adjust to challenges. One of the biggest mistakes people make, she adds, is thinking they have to follow a set approach, such as the 50/30/20 budget.
Bryan, who holds a doctorate in business administration, likes to track her spending with spreadsheets, but her college-age daughter prefers a more creative approach with visuals and graphs. They each use their preferred method, then communicate about spending when necessary. “It has to be a method you enjoy so you want to use it all the time,” she says.
FACTOR IN VARIABLE EXPENSES
“The default view of budgeting is annual, but I think that can be frustrating because it’s really hard to have a perspective on your entire year in one sitting,” says Charlie Bolognino, a certified financial planner in Plymouth, Minnesota. Instead, he suggests starting with a month-by-month approach, then taking time to layer in the less predictable costs such as holiday expenses. “We’ll never catch them all, but we want to reduce surprises as much as we can.”
Bolognino adds that while big expenses such as housing and child care payments are often fixed, other costs, especially food, fluctuate much more. While that means food costs can be high during months you are hosting dinners or going to restaurants, it also means you can trim them with shifts such as planning meals and shopping grocery store discounts.
TEAM UP WITH YOUR PARTNER
Being in sync with your partner is an essential part of the budgeting process, even though it can be one of the hardest parts. Instead of rehashing a money disagreement, plan your future together and get excited about joint goals, Bolognino suggests. Those conversations, he says, can strengthen a relationship because “it feels like we are aiming for the same thing.”
In his case, he stopped criticizing his wife about her coffee-buying habit when he realized it didn’t add up to a significant expense.
DECIDE WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT
Cara Macksoud, chief executive officer of Money Habitudes, a money personality assessment company, says she, her husband and five children first decide what expenses are “nonnegotiable” together. In addition to food, that might include costs related to sports or private lessons, for example.
From there, Macksoud suggests creatively meeting those needs by choosing less expensive options. If going on vacation is important to you, perhaps what’s most critical is being together somewhere away from everyday demands. Her family, who live in Venice, Florida, opted for a road trip together, planned partly by her children based on places they’d seen on Instagram. “We did crazy, off-the-beaten path things,” she says, such as visiting White Sands National Park in New Mexico. They had a memorable (and Instagram-worthy) day riding down the mounds of white sand on an air mattress.
LEVERAGE COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Erin Voisin, a certified financial planner and managing director at EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, California, says she has saved hundreds of dollars on toys for her children by picking up items from local moms groups and “buy nothing” groups. “I don’t want to pay full price, so I join groups that post flash deals or giveaways,” she says.
Voisin has found her children’s holiday and birthday gifts from giveaways shared on those community social media pages, including a large Hot Wheels garage set that retails for over $100. She has also found ideas for free activities from Facebook groups, such as taking your kids to a pet store to look at the animals.
For families struggling to buy essentials, the website 211.org can help them find local food banks as well as bill-paying assistance.
“Prioritize the roof over your head, food, a way to get to work and utilities,” Bryan says. “Everything else will fall into place.”
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This column was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert at NerdWallet and the author of “Smart Mom, Rich Mom.” Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @KimberlyPalmer.
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VALLETTA, Malta, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kindred continues its expansion in North America by partnering up with the Swinomish Tribe at their Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes, Washington. The partnership entails a six-year agreement, with a five-year right to extend.
Kindred Group plc (Kindred) has signed an agreement with the Swinomish Tribe in Anacortes, Washington. Kindred and Swinomish will launch the Unibet & Swinomish Sportsbook at Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes, Washington, pending licensure and regulatory approvals. Once operational, Washington will mark the seventh state in which Unibet is live with its sportsbook product in the US. The initial phase of the strategic partnership covers six years, with the possibility of extending the collaboration for an additional five-year term.
"We are very excited to expand our footprint in the US, and to do so together with the Swinomish tribe. The opening of a Sportsbook Lounge at the Swinomish Casino and Lodge will allow us to offer best in class sports betting experience", says Manuel Stan, SVP of North America Kindred Group.
Kindred Group will continue to invest in growing its US operations where market conditions support a sustainable business model.
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Ari Aster doesn’t want to talk about his new movie right now
By KRYSTA FAURIA
Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ari Aster really doesn’t want to talk about “Beau Is Afraid.”
“This is so not the right thing,” he laughed anxiously during a recent press day for his new film. “I shouldn’t be talking about this movie for another 10 years.”
But, alas, the insatiable publicity machine demands Aster feed it something now, undeterred by the director’s protestations, as his three-hour epic of biblical proportions hits theaters on Friday.
“I wish I could just recede as far as possible and have the film just live on its own without any baggage that I’m inadvertently saddling onto it,” he said, aware of the awkward position his reticence puts an interviewer in. “I just want to throw up even hearing myself right now,” he added sheepishly.
Aster’s point is a sympathetic one. “Beau Is Afraid” really is one of those movies best seen with minimal prior knowledge of what you are walking into, aside from the fact that it is three hours of chaos, anxiety and terror.
The movie, a version of which Aster wrote shortly after graduating from the American Film Institute, is clearly a personal project. And while “Beau Is Afraid” is his most labyrinthine feature to date, Aster maintains he ultimately wants people to enjoy it.
“I made something for an audience. I hope that it is exciting and fun and, you know, makes people feel things,” he said, although he acknowledged that he is “prepared for people not knowing quite what to make of it.”
Critics and journalists have thrown out the names of every erudite-sounding auteur they can think in their attempts to describe this movie’s influences: Voltaire, Kafka, Charlie Kaufman, David Lynch. But, taken together, what do those comparisons even communicate about the movie besides that it is absurd?
Without giving more away than what is in the trailer, which itself does a poor job of capturing the kind of movie it advertises, “Beau Is Afraid” follows its sympathetic title character (Joaquin Phoenix) on a desperate journey to get to his mother’s house.
It is billed as Aster’s third horror feature, following the successes of “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,” both widely recognized as movies that elevated the current state of the genre. Although decidedly less scary than Aster’s first two films, “Beau Is Afraid” does feel like the final frontier in the director’s conquest of scary movies.
While “Hereditary” was a chilling supernatural story of the demonic, “Midsommar” swung the pendulum the other way, following anthropology students who find themselves in a nightmare devoid of the paranormal and instead driven by human-created terrors.
“Beau Is Afraid” then feels like it lands somewhere in the middle, making it impossible to know whether the fear-inducing aspects of the film are real or in Beau’s head, demonstrating the ways in which we are at the mercy of our fragile brains. Even if the monsters Beau encounters are not an accurate reflection of his metaphysical reality, does that make them any less real?
Aster said he does not put that much thought into the categories his movies fit into, and that the genres ultimately ascribed to them have little to no bearing on his creative process.
“I try to stave them off as far as I can. And then in the end, the boxes they’re put into are boxes that they naturally land in because you have to market the film,” he said. “Over time, it ends up as this thing that is more or less different from whatever was made or whatever the spirit was that it was made in, because that’s the necessary next step.”
As a testament to how averse Aster is to boxes, the director recently revealed that horror wasn’t his first choice when he set out to make his feature directorial debut, much to the dismay of scary movie lovers across the internet.
“Somebody asked me, ‘So, you’re a horror filmmaker?’ And I, for some reason, bristled at that because I knew I wanted to make other kinds of films,” he recalled.
In hindsight, he revealed, those comments may have been an overcorrection.
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Everything you need to know to fight sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer this summer
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN
The bright red spot, tender skin, days of peeling — it’s only part of the sun damage story.
Sunburns are the most immediately annoying evidence of too much time spent unprotected in the sun, but what we often don’t see right away is the accelerated skin aging and risk of skin cancer that can go along with them.
“Unfortunately, skin cancer rates are still rising, and we do everything we can to try to minimize that, and using sunscreen is one component of that,” said Dr. Darrell Rigel, clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in New York City.
The Environmental Working Group released its annual guide to sunscreen use Thursday, with lists of its recommended sunscreens, including options for kids, mineral and nonmineral varieties, and moisturizers and lip balms with SPF. The EWG does not make revenue from these lists, according to a spokesperson.
The guide comes in time for the warmer months, as many people begin to spend more time outside, but good sun protection is important even if it’s cool or cloudy, and whether you are sitting by a window, out skiing, or at the beach, dermatologists said.
“Obviously, summertime we are more exposed to more sun, but any given day we should be conscious of the fact that ultraviolet radiation is an established, well-known carcinogen, aside from the fact that it can accelerate the aging of skin,” said Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of the department of dermatology at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Who needs it
Short answer: everyone.
Longer answer: Darker skin does provide more protection against the sun, but that doesn’t mean it is completely immune to sun damage, the experts said.
According to US data, people of color are at a lower risk for melanoma than White people, but they still face a risk, Rigel said.
And if you look up images of a sunburn, you are likely to see the condition’s bright red marks on pale skin, but that has to do with a lack of representation, Friedman said. Sunburns can appear on all skin types — in many colors — and can result in premature aging for anyone.
The problem is that representation is also limited in sun protection. Even on light skin, sunscreen often goes on thick, heavy and too white. For people of color, it’s still more problematic.
“There’s not one product that is going to be appropriate for everyone,” Friedman said. “Finding one that plays nice on the skin is not always easy.”
Fortunately, some mineral-based sunscreens are coming out with lines that are tinted to try to match skin tones, but Friedman said it’s important to shop around and find one that feels good and matches your complexion, so that you will use it regularly. Some mineral-based sunscreens also go on clear.
“The best sunscreen is the one you will use again and again and again,” he said.
How to apply
One application should use about an ounce — or one shot glassful — of sunscreen, said Carla Burns, EWG’s senior director for cosmetic science.
“We recommend opting for lotions (over) stick products, it is a lot easier to get that adequate even layer of protection,” she added.
There are two types of sunscreens, Rigel said, the kind you use every day and those you use when you plan to spend prolonged time outside.
In everyday wear, Friedman recommended finding products that double up as moisturizers or makeup with SPF to ensure that you make sun protection an easy part of your routine.
If you are heading out for a day in the sun, Burns said it’s important to remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours — or after playing in the water — to maintain the right level of protection.
In either case, sun protection should go anywhere that skin is exposed to the sun — that could mean your face, hands, ears or the part in your hair. And your lips and the surfaces around your eyes are thin and vulnerable to sun damage, so make sure they have SPF protection, too, Friedman said.
What SPF to look for
“You want at least an SPF 35 — that’s a minimum,” Rigel said.
But is there a maximum? Well, that is where the experts differed in their advice.
The EWG recommended against really high SPF sunscreens, saying that they can mislead people into thinking that they can be out in the sun for a longer period of time without reapplying.
And no, you can’t stay out longer if you have on an SPF 100, Rigel agreed. But he said he often recommends his patients opt for the higher number as a safety net.
What to look for on the label
There is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen, so Rigel said to look for a water-resistant product instead.
And when it comes to fighting premature aging and skin cancer — not just sunburn — it’s crucial to make sure that your sunscreen has broad spectrum UVA/UVB coverage, Friedman said.
The EWG recommends mineral-based sunscreens. The ingredients to look for to find those products are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Burns said.
Are there ingredients to avoid?
Some nonmineral sunscreens use an ingredient called oxybenzone, which has been linked in some studies to harm to marine life.
Some countries and regions have prohibited the sale of products containing oxybenzone in the past few years due to environmental concerns, Burns said.
What reinforcements to add
Sunscreens are helpful tools to protect against sun damage and skin cancer, but they are not the only ones.
When possible, it can also be helpful to wear a hat, cover with clothing, avoid hours when the sun is at its peak (from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.) and stay in the shade, said Emily Spilman, a science analyst for the healthy living team at the EWG.
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