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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — People across the nation are hoping for some luck this weekend as the Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1.6 billion after 39 consecutive drawings without a top prize winner.
This is now the largest jackpot in the history of the U.S. lottery.
Saturday’s jackpot has officially surpassed the previous record jackpots, including the $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot awarded in 2016 and the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot awarded in 2018.
Powerball has been played since 1992. At the time, there were 14 participating states, as well as the District of Columbia. Since then, 30 more states have joined the game.
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands also participate in Powerball. There are five states that don’t: Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.
More jackpot-winning tickets have been sold in Pennsylvania than in any other state, Powerball records show. A total of 18 winners have been recorded in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the most recent jackpot in early August worth $122.4 million.
With the exception of the five states that do not participate, there are four states in which a Powerball jackpot has never been hit: Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, and Wyoming.
According to Powerball records, there have been four winners in Kansas.
For Kansas, it has been almost 10 years since someone has claimed the jackpot prize. A Johnson County couple in their 70s claimed the $50 million Powerball jackpot on Dec. 19, 2012. The winning ticket was purchased at a former 7-Eleven in Shawnee.
A couple in St. Charles, Missouri, won the $96.5 million Powerball jackpot on March 22, 2014. The couple, originally from Wichita, Kansas, said they planned to use the money to purchase some new cars and take a trip to New Zealand, where “The Lord of the Rings” movies were filmed.
A Kansas City, Missouri, couple got to celebrate winning the $71.5 million Powerball Jackpot on Christmas day in 2013. It was the sixth-largest lottery prize sold in Missouri. The winning ticket was purchased at a BP gas station in Platte Woods.
This year, winning tickets have been sold in Pennsylvania, Vermont, Arizona, Connecticut, California and Wisconsin.
If you’re lucky enough to win the jackpot during Saturday night’s drawing, you can receive your pot as an annuity (30 graduated payments over 29 years) or as a lump sum. According to Powerball, the jackpot has a cash value of $497.3 million. According to Powerball, the jackpot has a cash value of $782.4 million.
If no one wins the jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, it will tie the game record for the number of consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner.
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US Bank workers opened fake accounts for sales goals, federal agency says
NEW YORK (AP) — For more than a decade, US Bank pressured its employees to open fake accounts in their customers’ names in order to meet unrealistic sales goals, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday, in a case that is deeply similar to the sales practices scandal uncovered at Wells Fargo last decade.
The CFPB alleged that US Bank accessed consumers’ credit reports to open checking and savings accounts, credit cards and lines of credit without their permission. Employees were encouraged to do so, in order to meet the bank’s goals of selling multiple products to each customer with the bank.
The scale of US Bank’s fake accounts scandal was not disclosed immediately by the CFPB, but the bank was forced to pay $37.5 million in fines and penalties and will have to refund customers any fees they paid for the opened accounts.
“For over a decade, U.S. Bank knew its employees were taking advantage of its customers by misappropriating consumer data to create fictitious accounts,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, in a statement.
A spokesman for US Bank, the fifth-largest bank in the country, did not immediately return a request for comment.
Wells Fargo’s sales practices scandal rocked the financial world roughly six years ago, when the bank was found to have encouraged employees to open millions of fake accounts to meet sales goals. The scandal ruined Wells Fargo’s reputation, led to billions of dollars worth of fines against the bank, and almost immediately led to the resignation of the bank’s CEO and eventually its board of directors.
Wells has been under tight supervision by the Federal Reserve since that scandal broke, keeping the bank from growing any bigger until it fixes its workplace culture.
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Don Adam brings 30+ years' experience to drive reshoring growth for full-service electronics contract manufacturer
HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alert Tech SMT welcomes Don Adam as their new Chief Financial Officer. The full-service electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider, based in Houston, Texas, specializes in surface mount technology (SMT) for printed circuit board assembly.
As the newest addition to Alert Tech SMT's leadership team, Adam brings over 30 years of international financial and management experience to the role. Throughout his career, he has worked as a senior manager for KPMG International, a global network of professional audit and tax advisory services; controller for American Homestar Corporation, a manufacturer and retailer of mobile homes; CFO for Specialty Components, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty pipe fittings and flanges; and — most recently — CFO for Benchmark Electronics, a leading global EMS company. Now, he brings a wealth of expertise — from capital allocation to financial planning and analysis — to help Alert Tech SMT provide a streamlined domestic alternative to overseas electronic manufacturing.
"We couldn't be more thrilled about Don joining the team," said Brian Laney, vice president of sales and product. "His expertise and leadership will help us support our customers who are ready to reshore their production with a true partner who puts them first."
The addition to the leadership team couldn't come at a better time. As increasing supply chain and quality production issues plague emerging and established companies alike, many businesses are turning to contract manufacturers that understand the challenges of both reshoring — moving production from overseas to the U.S. — and establishing a relationship where they are more than just a number.
Alert Tech SMT understands the challenges firsthand. The company moved their own PCBA in house and reshored their manufacturing process — now, they provide the customized, customer-driven service they were looking for when they made the move. "We offer something different in terms of personalized attention and service," said Laney. "Our customers know they are our priority, and we are routinely shocking people with the value we bring."
This commitment to a customer-first approach combined with high quality processes is, in part, what drew Adam to the role. "Customer service drives the work Alert Tech SMT does," he said. "But that's not all. This is an extremely talented team, backed by strong fundamentals, systems and world-class equipment."
With Adam joining the ranks, Alert Tech SMT continues to expand an impressive roster of experienced contract manufacturing and EMS professionals. As CFO, he will work closely with in-house engineers, tech industry experts and skilled manufacturers.
Looking ahead, Adam has a vision for growth that puts the customer front and center. "I am confident that as we grow, we will continue to serve as a trusted and truly valuable partner for our customers," he said.
Alert Tech SMT is located in Houston, Texas, just minutes from NASA Johnson Space Center and nearby the Texas Medical Center. To learn more about Alert Tech SMT's experience with domestic electronics manufacturing, customer service-driven approach and quality commitment, visit https://alerttechsmt.com/.
Alert Tech is a one-stop shop for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and surface mount technology (SMT) electronics manufacturing in Houston, Texas. As a full-service electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider with a team of in-house engineers, they specialize in prototyping, low- to mid-volume production, sourcing and reshoring. For more information, visit https://alerttechsmt.com/.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
8-4-2-6
(eight, four, two, six)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
8-4-2-6
(eight, four, two, six) | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17264949.php | 2022-06-25 04:17:40 | 0 | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17264949.php |
PERU, Indiana — The man connected to the Delphi murders through a social media catfish profile was taken out of jail to meet with Indiana State Police investigators.
Kegan Kline faces child pornography and exploitation charges, but has never been charged in the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams.
Court records unsealed this week show the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office and Kline's attorney agreed to have him released into the temporary custody of Indiana State Police. The court granted the request Aug. 19. Kline was ordered to be returned to the Miami County Jail afterward. Kline has been held in the Miami County Jail for over two years while awaiting trial on the child pornography charges.
Indiana State Police would not comment on why investigators wanted to meet with Kline outside of jail or where they took him. But Kline's attorney, Andrew Achey, also asked for and received another delay in the court proceedings this week. Achey told the judge in his motion to continue that the parties are currently engaged in negotiations.
Kline faces 30 charges involving child pornography and exploitation. In court records, Kline admitted to creating the social media profile "anthony_shots" to meet underage girls and receive sexually explicit photos. Investigators say the person behind the fake profile was one of the last to communicate with Libby German before her death. Libby and Abby's bodies were found near a trail in Delphi on February 14, 2017.
Kline's next court date on the child pornography charges is now pushed back seven weeks until Oct. 20. The jury trial is still set for Jan. 18.
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Kline child exploitation case
Kegan Anthony Kline was charged with 30 counts on Aug. 29, 2020, including child exploitation, possession of child pornography and obstruction of justice.
The charges stem from a search of his Peru, Indiana, home on Feb. 25, 2017, just 11 days after the bodies of Liberty German and Abigail Williams were discovered. The FBI, Indiana State Police and Peru Police Department took part in serving the search warrant, and the investigation was focused on Kline allegedly soliciting underage girls.
According to a probable cause affidavit out of Miami County obtained by 13News, Kline created the anthony_shots account approximately six months prior to when investigators interviewed him in February 2017. He allegedly said he created the account to contact both girls he knew and girls he did not. Court documents show Kline saying he would talk to girls, even if they were under the age of 16, and that he found them on Instagram and then told them to message him on Snapchat.
Kline allegedly claimed to have received pictures from all of the girls he chatted with and had saved them.
According to court documents, while investigators talked to Kline shortly after he returned from Las Vegas. Investigators said he told them he was "f****ed and he should've left." Kline said he had planned to leave the area that day, after his dad fell asleep, according to the court documents.
In that probable cause affidavit, Kline said he received sexual photos and videos of the girls he was messaging.
Investigators seized six devices from Kline, including smartphones, a tablet and an iPod touch as part of the 2017 search warrant on the child pornography case.
The iPod Touch was last used in May 2015 and contained sexually explicit images of children, according to court documents. Locations for some of the images came back to Hammond or Royal Center, Indiana.
One iPhone, last used in May 2015, contained sexual images of girls around the age of 14. The geolocation on the images came back to cities in Indiana, including Bunker Hill, Galveston, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Monterey and Royal Center.
A Samsung Galaxy phone, last used in June 2015, contained sexually explicit images of children between 12 and 17 years old.
Another iPhone investigators found contained sexual images of children between 12 and 17, adults involved in sexual acts with children between the ages of 3 and 11, and images of drugs and Kline with a black handgun. That phone was last used in November 2016.
The tablet was last used in March 2016 and showed conversations on Facebook Messenger and the user suggesting the conversations be moved to Kik Messenger or Snapchat, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Another Samsung Galaxy phone recovered was factory reset on Feb. 23, 2017 – nine days after the Delphi murders. A factory reset essentially wipes all user data from a device. investigators were able to get information on the device after the reset. It included discussions about meeting people in Las Vegas and prostitution.
On Feb. 27, 2017, Kline contacted police claiming he had located his iPhone 5. Investigators said they found images of females posing nude, but investigators could not determine their ages. Investigators also found much of the data from Facebook, Instagram, MeetMe, Snapchat and Twitter had been deleted. A review of the phone found that hours after police released him the day they searched his home, Feb. 25, he had uninstalled and deleted Snapchat and Instagram. The following day, MeetMe was uninstalled and deleted. The browser search history had also been deleted the morning of Feb. 27 before the phone was turned in to authorities. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/isp-took-man-behind-anthonyshots-account-out-of-jail-kegan-kline-libby-german-abby-williams-delphi-indiana/531-12cd2dc7-1d1b-49fe-a583-db585a8e97d1 | 2022-08-25 22:24:15 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/isp-took-man-behind-anthonyshots-account-out-of-jail-kegan-kline-libby-german-abby-williams-delphi-indiana/531-12cd2dc7-1d1b-49fe-a583-db585a8e97d1 |
As ‘The King,’ Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents
By TALES AZZONI and MAURICIO SAVARESE
Associated Press
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé won a record three World Cups and was widely regarded as one of his sport’s greatest players. He was among the most recognizable figures in the world at the time of his death on Thursday. Pelé was among the game’s most prolific scorers and spent nearly two decades enchanting fans and dazzling opponents. His grace, athleticism and moves were mesmerizing. He orchestrated a fast, fluid style of play that revolutionized soccer. He carried Brazil to soccer’s heights and became a global ambassador for his sport. His journey began on the streets of Sao Paulo state, where he would kick a sock stuffed with newspapers or rags. | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/29/pele-was-a-world-icon-and-brazils-king-of-beautiful-game/ | 2022-12-29 23:20:57 | 0 | https://kion546.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/12/29/pele-was-a-world-icon-and-brazils-king-of-beautiful-game/ |
Leaders in Patient Engagement and Pharmacy Operations Software Announce New Corporate Identity to Accelerate Innovation and Growth
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vow Inc., Digital Pharmacist, CAREANIMATIONS and VUCA Health formally announced today that they are uniting under one parent company, Lumistry. This combination under the new Lumistry brand creates a one-of-a-kind organization in the pharmacy industry, offering its customers an innovative software platform that enhances patient engagement, increases medication adherence, and streamlines pharmacies' workflows and operations.
The four brands will continue to operate as individual solution providers, with the suite of products available to all Lumistry customers. The new alignment will lay the groundwork to better serve the market with holistic and innovative offerings while remaining focused on the needs of pharmacists and their patients.
"Today marks an important milestone for our collective companies, forming one entity and aligning our strategy to offer the best products and services to our customers," said Corey Hansen, CEO of Lumistry. "I'm excited to bring our talented teams, strong brands, and complementary solutions together under Lumistry so that we can accelerate innovation to develop new products that improve pharmacy performance and create a seamless patient experience that manifests our purpose of helping pharmacies help people."
Offering a comprehensive collection of technologies purpose-built for pharmacies, Lumistry now serves over 9,000 pharmacies globally with cloud-based software that integrates with more than 70 pharmacy management systems. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in New Jersey, South Carolina, Florida, and Europe.
"Patients are adopting digital solutions at a record pace and pharmacies are now making the transition to technology solutions to keep up with this demand," said CEO Corey Hansen. "Simultaneously, pharmacies are seeing increased pressure with the pandemic and other operational challenges and must therefore adapt how they operate their businesses. At Lumistry we have listened to our customers and have built best-in-class technology that solves these pain points and allows pharmacists to grow their businesses while providing better patient care."
Lumistry helps pharmacies transform their business to improve adherence, reduce operating costs and increase revenue. Offering a combination of purpose-built, intelligent products and services, Lumistry provides pharmacists with solutions to engage with their patients, consolidate vendors, improve patient health literacy, automate tasks, and initiate online scheduling for programs and services.
Lumistry serves more than 9,000 pharmacies globally. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in New Jersey, South Carolina, Florida, and Europe.
Contact: Maria Kassam, maria.kassam@lumistry.com
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly will step down at the end of the year, but he'll remain with the university in a different capacity.
Brad Levine, chair of the FAU Board of Trustees, announced Monday that Kelly will "step down as FAU's president and take an important new role within the university," although he didn't elaborate.
Kelly's resignation won't take effect until the end of 2022, Levine said. An interim president will be appointed to guide FAU after Kelly steps down while a national search is conducted to find his replacement, Levine added.
"My decision to step aside as Florida Atlantic University president comes at a time that I believe is not only right for me personally, but also right for the university," Kelly said in a statement released by FAU. "My new role as university president emeritus will afford me the time and flexibility to complete certain projects that are important to me personally and are important to the Board of Trustees. I firmly believe this will be of great benefit to the university as we drive FAU forward. My time as president has been wonderful, and I am looking forward to this exciting new chapter."
Kelly came to FAU in 2014 from his alma mater, Clemson University in South Carolina, where he had worked since 1985, rising through the ranks to become vice president for economic development in 2010. | https://www.wptv.com/news/education/john-kelly-to-step-down-as-florida-atlantic-university-president-at-end-of-year | 2022-06-20 19:21:15 | 0 | https://www.wptv.com/news/education/john-kelly-to-step-down-as-florida-atlantic-university-president-at-end-of-year |
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday dismissed an effort by six Republican-led states to block the Biden administration’s plan to forgive student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans.
U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey in St. Louis wrote that because the six states — Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina — failed to establish they had standing, “the Court lacks jurisdiction to hear this case.”
Suzanne Gage, spokeswoman for Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, said the states will appeal. She said in a statement that the states “continue to believe that they do in fact have standing to raise their important legal challenges.”
Democratic President Joe Biden announced in August that his administration would cancel up to $20,000 in education debt for huge numbers of borrowers. The announcement immediately became a major political issue ahead of the November midterm elections.
The states’ lawsuit is among a few that have been filed. Earlier Thursday, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected an appeal from a Wisconsin taxpayers group seeking to stop the debt cancellation program.
Barrett, who oversees emergency appeals from Wisconsin and neighboring states, did not comment in turning away the appeal from the Brown County Taxpayers Association. The group wrote in its Supreme Court filing that it needed an emergency order because the administration could begin canceling outstanding student debt as soon as Sunday.
In the lawsuit brought by the states, lawyers for the administration said the Department of Education has “broad authority to manage the federal student financial aid programs.” A court filing stated that the 2003 Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, or HEROES Act, allows the secretary of education to waive or modify terms of federal student loans in times of war or national emergency.
“COVID-19 is such an emergency,” the filing stated.
The Congressional Budget Office has said the program will cost about $400 billion over the next three decades. James Campbell, an attorney for the Nebraska attorney general’s office, told Autrey at an Oct. 12 hearing that the administration is acting outside its authorities in a way that will cost states millions of dollars.
The plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, will get an additional $10,000 in debt forgiven.
Conservative attorneys, Republican lawmakers and business-oriented groups have asserted that Biden overstepped his authority in taking such sweeping action without the assent of Congress. They called it an unfair government giveaway for relatively affluent people at the expense of taxpayers who didn’t pursue higher education.
Chris Nuelle, spokesman for Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, said the plan “will unfairly burden working class families with even more economic woes.”
Many Democratic lawmakers facing tough reelection contests have distanced themselves from the plan.
The HEROES Act was enacted after 9/11 to help members of the military. The Justice Department says the law allows Biden to reduce or erase student loan debt during a national emergency. Republicans argue the administration is misinterpreting the law, in part because the pandemic no longer qualifies as a national emergency.
Justice Department attorney Brian Netter told Autrey that fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is still rippling. He said student loan defaults have skyrocketed over the past 2 1/2 years.
The cancellation applies to federal student loans used to attend undergraduate and graduate school, along with Parent Plus loans. Current college students qualify if their loans were disbursed before July 1.
The plan makes 43 million borrowers eligible for some debt forgiveness, with 20 million who could get their debt erased entirely, according to the administration. | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-judge-dismisses-effort-to-halt-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/ | 2022-10-21 18:18:19 | 1 | https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-judge-dismisses-effort-to-halt-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/ |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
8-7-7-4
(eight, seven, seven, four)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
8-7-7-4
(eight, seven, seven, four) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17157142.php | 2022-05-08 05:03:36 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Evening-game-17157142.php |
These US national parks require reservations in 2023
Now that the weather across the country is becoming more cooperative after an epic winter of relentless snowstorms, flooding and severe weather, many Americans are ready to hit the road and travel to one of the beautiful national parks.
The National Park Service manages 424 individual units in all 50 states and territories and includes 63 national parks.
HOW THE NATIONAL PARKS PRESERVE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE US
With so many options, you're bound to find something that will pique your interest.
Beware that some national parks are much more popular than others, and you'll need to make a reservation if you want to visit.
Local Adventurer compiled a list of national parks that require reservations in 2023. Check out the list below and see if your favorite is among those that will need a reservation this year.
Even if you don’t see yours on the list, you can always check out the National Park Service website for the most up-to-date information on reservation requirements.
Acadia National Park – Maine
Hundreds of visitors flock to Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park to watch the sunrise Monday, July 31, 2017. (Staff photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images)
Acadia National Park in Maine protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the U.S., according to the NPS. The park includes an abundance of habitats and a rich cultural heritage.
According to the NPS, Acadia National Park receives 4 million visitors annually and is one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the U.S.
Arches National Park – Utah
A visitor to Arches National Park near Moab, Utah, photographs the park's best known attraction, Delicate Arch. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
Arches National Park in Utah has more than 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of pinnacles, massive rick fins and giant balanced rocks, according to the NPS.
And that's just from the roads.
According to the NPS, visitors can see even more if they decide to take a hike through the park.
Glacier National Park – Montana
View of Bearhat Mountain above Hidden Lake at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park, Montana, United States. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Glacier National Park in Montana features melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys and spectacular lakes, according to the NPS.
More than 700 miles of trails are perfect for anyone seeking to explore the wilderness.
SEE THE REMAINS OF A HISTORIC HOSPITAL, CEMETERY THAT WERE FOUND UNDERWATER OFF THE FLORIDA COAST
Haleakalā National Park – Hawaii
Crater of Haleakala Volcano, Maui, Hawaii, USA (Photo by Reinhard Dirscherl/ullstein bild via Getty Images)
Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii has plenty of opportunities for adventure, fun, sightseeing and solitude, according to the NPS. There are lush rainforests, a rocky coastline and majestic overlooks that can't be missed.
The NPS added that the national park is also home to many endangered species, some of which don't exist anywhere else.
Muir Woods National Monument – California
Redwoods stretch up towards the sky at Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley, Calif. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. (Jessica Christian/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
At Muir Woods National Monument in California, you can walk among stunning old redwoods.
Muir has been federally protected since 1908.
THESE ARE THE DAYS NATIONAL PARKS WILL HAVE FREE ADMISSION IN 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado
Snow blows from mountains overlooking a snow covered Colorado River in Rocky Mountain National Park on Friday February 25, 2022 in Grand County, CO. (Photo by Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has 415 square miles of adventure that host a range of mountain environments, according to the NPS. Check out the meadows in the Montane ecosystem or the alpine lakes and towering mountain peaks.
If you're a fan of hiking, you don't want to miss this park. There are 300 miles of hiking trails that showcase incredible wildlife.
Shenandoah National Park – Virginia
Eric Weyer looks out onto the horizon on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park on February 18, 2022. (Photo by Craig Hudson for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is only about 75 miles outside of Washington, D.C., and is bustling with waterfalls, spectacular vistas and fields of wildflowers among the park's 200,000 acres of federally protected land.
THE TOP 10 MOST VISITED US NATIONAL PARKS AND MEMORIALS
Yosemite National Park – California
Yosemite National Park in California was first protected in 1864 and is best known for its stunning waterfalls, but according to the NPS, within the park's nearly 1,200 square miles of beauty, visitors can find valleys, meadows, massive ancient sequoias and a vast wilderness area.
Over the winter, Yosemite National Park was closed to tourists after relentless winter storms dumped more than 15 feet of snow within the park's boundaries. A section of the park was also briefly closed in late April because of concerns over flooding due to snowmelt.
THE MOST POPULAR NATIONAL PARK SITES VISITED DURING THE SPRING
Zion National Park – Utah
Zion National Park entrance in Utah. (Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Zion National Park in Utah was the state's first national park.
Visitors can check out the beautiful, massive sandstone cliffs or explore the wilderness within a narrow slot canyon. According to the NPS, visitors can also see the park's vast array of plants and animals while they take in the rich history and create memories that will last a lifetime. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/these-us-national-parks-require-reservations-in-2023 | 2023-05-07 17:17:50 | 1 | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/these-us-national-parks-require-reservations-in-2023 |
Officials: Jogger injured in cow attack, owner faces possible charges
(Gray News) – A jogger in Maine was injured after she was attacked by a cow, according to officials.
According to the Farmington Police Department, a 43-year-old jogger was preparing to run on the Whistle Stop Trail in West Farmington on Friday, when she was attacked by a male bovine.
Officials said the woman was lifted up by the animal’s horns, but she was able to escape into the nearby tree line.
According to police, the woman suffered a small laceration in the attack that required stitches. She did not have to be taken to the hospital via ambulance.
Police said they contacted the cow’s owner, who later arrived to secure the cow along with a pig.
Officials withheld the owner’s identity pending potential charges.
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Everything's in balance on the tenor saxophonist's new album: Smith's pliable expressive tone is neither too heavy nor too light as he exploits the tension between the composed and the improvised.
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Everything's in balance on the tenor saxophonist's new album: Smith's pliable expressive tone is neither too heavy nor too light as he exploits the tension between the composed and the improvised.
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The FIA has received “more than five” expressions of interest from teams interested in joining Formula One, the president of the governing body told The Associated Press on Wednesday, with a decision on expansion expected by the end of the month.
The bid that stands out most to Mohammed Ben Sulayem is from Andretti Global and General Motors — a supportive sign that Michael Andretti may indeed get the F1 team he’s been chasing for more than two years.
“People have to understand we are here to promote motorsport and we are here to be fair. The Expressions of Interest process is very robust and there is no circumstance where we can deny any teams if they fulfill the criteria to enter,” Ben Sulayem told AP. “So imagine me saying no to someone like GM? We have in the regulations that we can go up to 12 teams. I’m not breaking (rules). But do we allow anyone to enter? No. But how on earth can we refuse GM?
“I mean, where’s the common sense in this? GM is a heavyweight and when they come with Andretti, that’s good for all of us.”
Ben Sulayem’s support of Andretti Global comes two weeks after Greg Maffei, CEO of F1 commercial rights holder Liberty Media, reversed course and said grid expansion could be welcomed, particularly if it involved an American manufacturer. Prior to Maffei’s comments on the Walker Webcast, Liberty and the majority of the current 10 existing F1 teams had been against expansion because it would dilute revenue.
“I think in the right set of circumstances we would work to get the 11th team,” Maffei said on the episode. “Somebody who could bring a lot of value to the sport, a lot of value to the fans, because of their position in technology, their position as an OEM (original engine manufacturer), their position in marketing – some combination of all that – you could imagine coming to some kind of an agreement. But it’s not without controversy, certainly among the 10 teams.”
Most of F1’s teams oppose expansion because they don’t want to split the prize money with an 11th team. FIA regulations require a $200 million, anti-dilution fee for any new team, but stakeholders are now wondering if that price is too low.
Alpine last week sold a 24% stake in its team to a group of investors that includes actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for $218 million (200 million euros). The deal put Alpine’s valuation at roughly $900 million.
Ben Sulayem told AP he was pleased to see that Liberty has softened its stance and said FIA is currently reviewing multiple applications. It is solely up to FIA to decide if F1 will expand. He did not reveal who submitted the required paperwork, but said “not all of them are serious, and not all of them are eligible to be at the pinnacle of the sport.”
As for taking Andretti seriously?
“One of the reasons we did was because they were persistent,” Ben Sulayem said. “It’s about serious contenders, and they came and we said ‘OK, we need an OEM.’ and then they provided GM, the biggest car manufacturer in the United States, and then it became stronger.”
F1 in 2026 is introducing new engine regulations that have secured commitments for participation from Alpine, Audi, Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes, and Ford in a partnership with Red Bull. Porsche is still looking for a partner after a deal with Red Bull fell apart, and Andretti in January announced he was partnering with General Motors and its Cadillac brand.
Andretti in 2021 nearly purchased Sauber and when the deal fell through, he petitioned FIA to expand the 20-car grid. His request was met by fierce resistance from most of the existing F1 teams.
But Andretti continued to move forward and secured the financial backing for the buy-in fee, has a deep-pocketed sponsor in Gainbridge and a new shop being built in Indiana. The addition of GM strengthened his position, and Ben Sulayem soon after created the “Expression of Interest” process for interested teams.
“I don’t blame some of the teams for being reluctant or refusing or rejecting, let’s say, because people want to sit within their own area, which means that there is no one new coming that will even challenge them,” he told AP. “Challenge them with maybe the performance or the financial benefits. But we believe that the conditions are right for new entrants for F1.”
Ben Sulayem said he met with GM President Mark Reuss, who assured him the Andretti effort had the backing of the General Motors board of directors and that Cadillac was serious about a long-term effort.
“So I am happy that Liberty Media are seeing the same as my way of thinking towards the future,” he said.
In addition to wanting another American team — Haas is owned by American businessman Gene Haas but does not field American drivers — Ben Sulayem would like to see a Chinese automaker enter the series. The Chinese GP is back on the F1 schedule for 2024 for the first time in five years.
“Maybe in the future we have China in with a manufacturer. We have a Chinese driver ( Zhou Guanyu ), but imagine having a Chinese OEM?” he said. “Then you have sustainability when it comes to sustaining motorsport not just sustainability of the environment. Big teams come and they don’t come because of an adventurous reason. They come because they calculate and they undertake a big study and they have long term plans and clear goals.”
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PHILADELPHIA, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Dentsply Sirona, Inc. ("Dentsply" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: XRAY) between June 9, 2021 and May 9, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Dentsply during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/dentsply-sirona/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding Dentsply is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
Dentsply is a dental equipment manufacturer that produces a wide array of dental supplies, ranging from anesthetics, plaque and gum disease prevention, tooth polishers, and artificial teeth.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants orchestrated a scheme to inflate the Company's revenue and earnings by manipulating its accounting for a distributor rebate program in order for senior executives to be eligible for significant cash and stock-based incentive compensation.
The truth about Dentsply's misconduct was revealed through a series of disclosures, beginning on April 19, 2022, when Dentsply announced the sudden termination of its CEO.
On May 10, 2022, Dentsply announced that, following reports from several whistleblowers, the Audit Committee of its Board of Directors had commenced an internal investigation regarding certain financial reporting matters, including "the Company's use of incentives to sell products to distributors in the third and fourth quarter of 2021" and whether "certain former and current members of senior management directed the Company's use of these incentives and other actions to achieve executive compensation targets in 2021."
As a result of these disclosures, Dentsply's share price declined significantly and investors suffered heavy losses.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, is being inducted into the Women in Communications Hall of Fame in Ragan and PR Daily's Top Women in Communications Class of 2023.
"I am honored to be awarded with this distinguished recognition and to join the esteemed class of top women communicators who are part of Ragan and PR Daily's Hall of Fame. I'm thankful to the global Ruder Finn community as well as our clients, who entrust me with their leadership. Congratulations to my fellow inductees, and thank you to Ragan and PR Daily for this accolade", said Bloomgarden.
Ragan's and PR Daily's annual Top Women in Communications Awards honor "female comms pros—at any stage in their career—whose dedication, drive, and innovative ideas have made a positive impact on the communications industry and the people with whom they've worked with". As described by Ragan's, the women honored are "dynamic do-ers, leaders, visionaries, rising stars and industry legends".
The inductees for the Hall of Fame and nominees for Top Women in Communications will be honored at the Top Women in Communications Awards Luncheon on February 28th, 2023 at City Winery in New York City. For a full list of the honorees for this year, see here.
About Ruder Finn
Ruder Finn is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn has defined and redefined PR for 75 years, shaping communications that help move industry-defining brands, companies and leaders from what's now to what's next. Ruder Finn provides clients with bold communications strategies based on a global perspective and localized market knowledge that redefine leadership, reimagine the marketplace, and rethink customer experiences around a shared sense of purpose. The agency is organized around five core areas of expertise—Healthcare, Technology, Commerce, Leadership and Workplace—with RF.Studios and tech incubator RF.TechLab providing cutting-edge predictive analytics, breakthrough creative, and customer-focused digital engagement. Ruder Finn has offices across 3 continents including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Wholly owned agencies within Ruder Finn Group include: Ruder Finn Inc., Osmosis Films, Touchdown, Peppercomm, Comunicad, Mantis, RLA Collective, jacobstahl, RF Bloom, and SPI Group. For more information visit www.ruderfinn.com.
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(NEXSTAR) — For decades, national parks have served to protect sites with some sort of natural or cultural significance. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always go smoothly. That’s especially true for one former site.
In the late 1800s, ranchers in South Dakota’s Black Hills, near Minnekahta, stumbled upon fossilized prehistoric plants from the Cretaceous period — and lots of them. It wasn’t long before scientists from institutions nationwide caught wind of the discoveries and came to the area to buy up the fossils, Atlas Obscura explains.
Among the scientists was Yale University paleontology student George Reber Wieland, who had already gained recognition for discovering the largest marine turtle ever documented, the Achelon ischyros.
He also had a special admiration for fossilized cycads, even placing some among his backyard plants at his Connecticut home. Wieland was so interested in the fossilized cycads found in the Black Hills that in 1920, he filed for 320 acres of the land under the Homestead Act — after trying to convince federal lawmakers to designate the area as a national monument.
It wasn’t until the fall of 1922 that the land became known as Fossil Cycad National Monument, thanks to a designation from President Warren G. Harding. In his Presidential Proclamation, Harding said the monument deserved protection in order to preserve “rich Mesozoic deposits of fossil cycads and other examples of paleobotany.”
At the time, it was the third federally-protected site dedicated to fossils, according to the National Park Service. The first was Petrified Forest, declared a monument in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt, followed by Dinosaur National Monument, established in 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson.
Unlike Petrified Forest and Dinosaur, the situation wasn’t promising at Fossil Cycad by the time it received its designation.
Part of the problem was the environment. The focal points of Fossil Cycad National Monument — the fossils — were being eroded before more could be exposed, the NPS explains.
Those that were exposed faced another predator: humans.
“Fossil cycadeoids were being taken by the thousands for research purposes and to display in museums,” a report on the agency’s website explains. “The loss of the exposed petrified plant remains eventually left the site devoid of fossils and ultimately without a purpose to justify its existence as a unit of the National Park Service.”
Among the most egregious fossil collectors was the monument’s biggest advocate: Wieland himself.
“He had a scientific interest in the collection, but he almost seemed to become obsessed with the resource,” Vincent Santucci, a geologist and paleontologist with the National Park Service told the Capital Journal in 2014. Wieland is believed to have taken thousands of the fossil cycads from his beloved plot of land.
It wasn’t just Wieland. Despite small signs at Fossil Cycad warning tourists not to prospect, they would come and collect the fossils exposed, even though the monument never officially opened to the public. The more exposed fossils became, the more visitors the monument attracted, and the fewer fossils were left protected at the site.
To Wieland’s credit, historians say he did want to create a visitor center at Fossil Cycad, even if it was mainly to house his favorite collections from the site. And he often pushed for funding for the monument.
But, four years after Wieland’s 1953 death, and after the site had lost its most crucial resource, Congress de-authorized Fossil Cycad National Monument.
In 1955, Representative E. Y. Berry of South Dakota introduced legislation to abolish the monument, a report from the NPS explains. It was the NPS itself that requested the legislation be introduced. (At the time, visitors to Fossil Cycad probably would not have seen any fossilized cycad.) The legislation would later pass, and Fossil Cycad lost its national monument status, instead becoming part of the Bureau of Land Management.
The NPS released a statement amidst the abolishment, saying it “was requested by the NPS in line with its policy to eliminate from the National Park Service those areas considered to be of less than national significance.”
The legislation did stipulate that should fossils be found during construction or excavation, they would become the property of the federal government. That happened in the 1980s, according to NPS. In 2015, the BLM designated the 320 acres of the former monument as an ACEC, or area of critical environmental concern, protecting it from future mineral leasing, fossil gathering, development, and more.
Still, there are no signs or other indications of where the national monument even was anymore, instead serving as a reminder to “leave no trace and take only memories and pictures.” Meanwhile, the prospected cycads are now part of collections at Yale, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and other museums — and likely some private collections. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/it-was-a-popular-national-monument-until-it-was-robbed-to-extinction/ | 2023-07-08 23:33:48 | 1 | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/it-was-a-popular-national-monument-until-it-was-robbed-to-extinction/ |
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adore Me, known for being the first lingerie brand to bring inclusive sizing across all its categories, is excited to show the fashion world what's new in lingerie trends at an exclusive event for New York Fashion Week. This New York Fashion Week marks the full re-opening of the celebratory event, and Adore Me is excited to help kick things off with its first-ever live runway show on September 9th at 8:30pm.
Adore Me recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and since launch has served nearly 5 million customers, while being recently named the #1 Digital Native Growth Brand in intimate apparel at the NPD x Curve Excellence Awards. The brand seeks to deliver one of the widest assortments in the category at an accessible price point and has recently been making major strides in delivering on its mission of making sustainable shopping more affordable. This week's show will serve as a celebration of Adore Me's promise of supporting every woman to celebrate her best self, and showcasing the products that bring joy to customers across the nation.
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Founded in 2011 as a disruptive online lingerie startup, Adore Me has evolved into a DTC womenswear brand that serves women of all sizes and budgets. The company is transforming the way people shop with a pioneering try-at-home commerce service that features lingerie, swimwear, activewear, loungewear, and compression intimates. With a series of innovation-driven Sister Brands, Adore Me is revolutionizing affordable sustainability through cutting-edge technologies and advanced innovations at affordable price points.
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This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Apple's most popular product.
What's happening
Apple is rumored to be adding another 6.7-inch iPhone to its lineup this year. This phone will reportedly be a larger version of the standard iPhone 14.
Why it matters
Throwing another 6.7-inch iPhone into the mix could detract from the iPhone 14 Pro Max's appeal. Especially as consumers are cutting back on spending.
What's next
Apple is holding an event on Sept. 7, where it's expected to unveil new iPhone models.
The rumored iPhone 14 Pro Max may have a higher resolution camera, a new processor from Apple and a supersized 6.7-inch screen like the current iPhone 13 Pro Max. Those updates would certainly be appreciated, but they're also routine for an annual iPhone upgrade. Apple might need more to make its highest-end iPhone stand out in 2022.
Read more: Here's how to watch the Sept. 7 Apple event, and follow along with our Apple event live blog.
That's because the iPhone 14 Pro Max won't be the only gigantic iPhone in Apple's lineup anymore, if rumors are to be believed. Apple is expected to release a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max as well, meaning those who love large screens won't have to splurge on the Pro Max just to get a bigger display. Analysts have also speculated that Apple could increase the prices of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max compared to last year, potentially making the Pro Max an even tougher sell.
Aside from the difference in screen size, there's typically little that separates Apple's "Pro" iPhones from its "Pro Max" devices. I'm hoping that changes with the Phone 14 Pro Max, which we're expecting to learn about during today's Apple's event. With inflation putting a dent in smartphone shipments, companies like Apple may have to work harder to convince consumers to spend more on high-end devices.
iPhone 14 Pro Max: What to expect
If Apple does release an iPhone 14 Pro Max, it's likely to be a sequel to Apple's current iPhone 13 Pro Max. As such, it will probably have a 6.7-inch screen and a triple-lens camera that includes wide, ultrawide and telephoto lenses. In an effort to further distinguish its Pro iPhones from its standard iPhones, Apple will reportedly give the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max an upgraded 48-megapixel camera sensor, a faster A16 Bionic chip and a redesigned camera module on the front that removes the notch.
These features are said to be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, meaning they won't appear on the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max. That's all according to reports from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, both of which have strong track records when it comes to reporting on unreleased Apple products.
Provided Apple maintains its current pricing structure, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will likely start at $1,100 for the 128GB model. The iPhone 14 Pro will likely begin at $1,000.
Why the iPhone 14 Pro Max needs to stand out
If the reports turn out to be true, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max could include one of the biggest camera improvements we've seen on the iPhone in years. That alone could make them appealing to those in the market for a new device.
The problem, however, is that the iPhone 14 Pro Max could end up getting lost in the shuffle. Shoppers who just care about having the best camera could get by with the cheaper iPhone 14 Pro, while those who primarily want a large screen may opt for the rumored iPhone 14 Max. Both devices will likely be cheaper than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The launch would also come at a time when people are seemingly spending less on mobile devices and being more careful about their purchases. Smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 3.5% in 2022, according to estimates from the International Data Corporation published in June. The NPD Group reported in May that more than eight in 10 consumers are planning to reassess their product spending in the next three to six months. A recent NPD survey also indicated consumers plan to seek less-expensive items, look for promotions and cut back on overall purchases in the next few months.
These factors could make it more difficult to convince consumers to spend more than $1,000 on a new phone, especially when they may be able to get some of the same benefits (a larger screen or a triple-lens camera) on cheaper models. With the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple would likely be counting on the fact that consumers are willing to pay a premium to get both a larger screen and a better camera.
How Apple could make the iPhone 14 Pro Max feel special
There are a few things Apple could do to make the iPhone 14 Pro Max stand out alongside the regular iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Max. As I've written in the past, I'd love to see Apple implement iPad-like software features that make better use of the Pro Max's giant screen. For example, it could add a multitasking mode that makes it easier to view more than one app simultaneously. I'd also like to see an always-on display option, similar to the one available on newer Apple Watch models and many competing Android phones.
Samsung has done a better job of distinguishing its premium Galaxy S22 Ultra from the regular Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus. Even though the $1,200 Galaxy S22 Ultra is likely too expensive for most people, it offers distinct features you can't get on Samsung's less-expensive models. The Ultra has a built-in stylus for notetaking and drawing, a 6.8-inch screen that's larger than any other phone in Samsung's S22 lineup, a higher resolution 40-megapixel selfie camera and main camera system with two telephoto lenses and a 10-times optical zoom.
None of those characteristics are available on Samsung's other S22 devices, including the $1,000 Galaxy S22 Plus. The iPhone 13 Pro Max, by comparison, has a lot in common with the iPhone 13 Pro, aside from its larger screen and longer battery life. In other words, Apple is relying on the iPhone 13 Pro Max's 6.7-inch screen to distinguish it from the regular Pro.
But if Apple does release a 6.7-inch version of the standard iPhone, just as reports from Nikkei Asian Review, Bloomberg and Ming-Chi Kuo indicate, the iPhone 14 Pro Max might feel less unique in this year's lineup. The rumored iPhone 14 Max likely won't have the same extras as Apple's Pro iPhones, such as a triple-lens camera and a screen with a higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling. But it might be compelling enough to entice shoppers that simply want a larger screen and don't care as much about having a telephoto lens.
Regardless, the iPhone 14 Pro Max will be a top seller if its predecessors are any indication. The iPhone 13 Pro Max landed in the top five smartphone models in regions such as the US, UK, France, Germany and China, according to Counterpoint Research. The iPhone 12 Pro Max was also the second best-selling phone globally in 2021, Counterpoint Research also reported.
Still, until a foldable iPhone comes along, the iPhone Pro Max will be Apple's most expensive and most premium iPhone. That also means it should be the best showcase of Apple's technology, which is why I'd like to see more exclusive features that you can't get elsewhere. | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-needs-a-lot-more-than-a-bigger-screen-to-stand-out/ | 2022-09-07 17:40:19 | 1 | https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-needs-a-lot-more-than-a-bigger-screen-to-stand-out/ |
BIDS
Published 6:52 pm Sunday, March 19, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Proposals for construction of projects as listed below will be submitted electronically to Mower County Public Works, 1105 8 th Avenue N.E., Austin, MN 55912, until 1:00 o’clock P.M., on March 30, 2023.
MILL BITUMINOUS SURFACE, COLD INPLACE RECYCLING, BITUMINOUS OVERLAY, AGGREGATE SHOULDERS AND MICRO-SURFACING
SAP 050-619-019; located on CSAH 19 (610 th Ave) from CSAH 6 to CSAH 4 from the SW Cor Sec 25 to NW Cor Sec 36 in Nevada and Windom Townships. Approximate length: 6.006 miles. The approximate major quantities of work are: 5,880 TON Shoulder Base Aggregate Class 2; 354 TON Bituminous Material for mixture; 14,816 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mixture (3,C); 86,917 SY Cold-in-place Recycled / Cold Central Plant Recycling Bituminous.
SAP 050-619-020; located on CSAH 19 (610 th Ave) Between TH 56 and CSAH 46 from a point 1717.1 ft North of the NW Cor Sec 36 to a point 291 ft South of NW Cor Sec 1 in Windom Township. Approximate length: 4.637 miles. The approximate major quantities of work are: 2,959 TON Shoulder Base Aggregate Class 2; 271 TON Bituminous Material for mixture; 11,316 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mixture (3,C); 66,512 SY Cold-in-place Recycled / Cold Central Plant Recycling Bituminous.
CP 50-23-08; On CSAH 54 (610 th Ave) from State Line Road to CSAH 6 from the SW Cor Sec 36 to NW Cor Sec 36 in Nevada Township. Approximate length: 1.007 miles. The approximate major quantities of work are: 886 TON Shoulder Base Aggregate Class 2; 60 TON Bituminous Material for mixture; 2,511 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mixture (3,C); 14,146 SY Cold-in-place Recycled / Cold Central Plant Recycling Bituminous.
SAP 050-614-012; On CSAH 14 (770 th Ave) from TH 56 to TH 16 from the SW Cor Sec 27 in LeRoy Township to the SW ¼ Sec 22 in Frankford Township. Approximate length: 13.678 miles. The approximate major quantities of work are: 82,361 GAL Bituminous Material for Micro-Surfacing; 1,156 TON Micro-Surfacing Scratch Course; 1,541 TON Micro-Surfacing Surface Course.
Please contact the Mower County Public Works office (507-437-7718) for Plans & Proposals
As a proposal guaranty, each proposal must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond or certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount of the proposal, made payable to the Treasurer of Mower County, Minnesota.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive defects therein and to award to other than the lowest bidder if it is in the best interest of the County.
County of Mower, Minnesota
TRISH HARREN
County Administrator
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Leading BFR company pledges carbon neutrality, solar projects in every community
and internal DEI efforts
ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quinn Residences ("Quinn"), an Atlanta-based build-for-rent company with more than 3,300 single-family homes in its growing portfolio, has released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy. The company has pledged several environmental initiatives, including becoming a carbon neutral organization and installing solar panels on each home across all communities, in addition to uplifting its internal structure through diversity and inclusion efforts.
"We're not just in the business of building reasonably priced homes for rent," said Richard Ross, CEO of Quinn Residences. "We're building thriving communities where our residents can feel proud of where they live. Quinn's commitment to ESG is not just a check the box. It allows our company to become a higher performing organization and solidifies our promise to our residents of enhancing the way they experience home."
As part of the company's environmental initiatives, Quinn, in partnership with Palmetto, is in the process of installing solar panels on every house of its 207-home community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Once completed, the solar panels will offset 1,247 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. Quinn plans to expand solar projects to all existing and future communities. All of Quinn's properties are also built to high energy efficiency levels with double glazed windows, high quality insulation, and LED lighting.
Additional environmental efforts for Quinn communities include electric vehicle charging infrastructure available in every garage; high efficiency Energy Star rated appliances; smart home technology, including smart thermostats, smart light switches, a leak detection system, and door camera; sustainable community amenities, such as playgrounds and dog parks, and community gardens. Quinn has also engaged a carbon footprint assessment company called Native Energy, who will assess its carbon footprint, provide recommendations on reducing carbon emissions over time and identify carbon offset projects that Quinn will support to neutralize its carbon footprint.
Internally, Quinn is committed to its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives through measures like equalized parental leave, DEI training for all employees, anonymous surveys to identify issues and emphasized value on employee wellbeing, with practices such as hybrid work and inclusive team building activities. When recruiting new team members, Quinn works with professional recruiters to identify a diverse mix of candidates.
Ross adds, "It is our responsibility to make sure our voices align with that of the residents we serve."
In alignment with its governance policies, Quinn has established reporting lines, and formed committees to ensure appropriate oversight and accountability of the Company's actions, practices, and policies.
Quinn has assembled an ESG Committee who is responsible for shaping its strategy and progress on ESG efforts. The committee will review the policy on an annual basis. To learn more about Quinn's ESG policy, please visit live-quinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Quinn-Residences-ESG-Policy-2022.pdf.
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With over 3,300 homes across 24 communities in its portfolio, Quinn Residences is a privately held real estate operating company focused on acquiring, developing, and operating dedicated single-family rental communities located primarily in the Southeastern United States. Quinn develops exceptional neighborhoods believing that better living starts with a great neighborhood, fantastic amenities, and a no-maintenance way of life. For more information, visit https://live-quinn.com/, call 866-784-6673 (866- QUINNRE), or email info@live-quinn.com.
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GENEVA (AP) — Created to help protect athletes after the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse scandal, the sport’s international investigations agency has set new safeguarding standards with a view to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation published a “Gymnasts 2028” strategy Thursday to better protect athletes from harassment and abuse, investigate complaints, prosecute disciplinary cases and monitor national federations.
“The idea is to really put gymnasts at the center of our thinking throughout everything we do,” Alex McLin, the independent foundation’s director, told The Associated Press in an interview.
The GEF was created and funded by the sport’s governing body, the International Gymnastics Federation, in the fallout from the scandal of long-time U.S. team doctor Larry Nassar, who is now in prison.
Since 2019, the foundation has worked to address systemic issues it describes as “the inherent power imbalances between gymnasts, coaches, judges, and administrators, a culture of control, tolerance of harmful and unethical behaviors, the vulnerabilities of young gymnasts.”
“We realized early on that the sort of issues we were facing would likely take a decade to address,” said McLin, an American who is an expert on sports governance.
That made 2028, when Los Angeles will host the Olympics “a good benchmark for us to organize ourselves,” he said.
A generation of leaders have left USA Gymnastics since Nassar's abuse of hundreds of athletes emerged in 2016, and a new management structure of women’s teams was put in place.
“US Gymnastics has gone through an incredible transition where it’s a completely different organization from what it used to be,” McLin said. “That shift is not happening with the same speed everywhere but that momentum is certainly there.”
Since 2020, claims of bullying and abusive cultures were made by gymnasts in countries including Australia, Britain, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
“A large majority of what we do relates to cases of maltreatment,” said McLin, whose organization has handled at least 135 cases in its first four years.
Two cases not connected to abuse but related to unethical conduct led to bans for a pair of prominent officials well-connected in Olympic circles: Russian rhythmic gymnastics coach Irina Viner and Australian sports executive Kitty Chiller.
“We are conscious that these are not decisions that could be taken necessarily by the (International Gymnastics Federation) previously in the former setup because of the political considerations,” McLin acknowledged.
Viner’s two-year ban for criticizing judges in Tokyo will exclude her from next year's Paris Olympics, even if Russian athletes are allowed back into competition.
Her strict, critical coaching style was starkly shown in a documentary, “Over The Limit,” made ahead of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The film followed the preparations of eventual gold medalist Margarita Mamun.
“There is a level of awareness that simply wasn’t there before and that can only be good,” McLin said, praising such programs and investigative reporting into a bullying culture in gymnastics. “What we need is better prevention, but that starts with awareness.”
Seeking to be more sensitive handling complaints by young athletes, the GEF wants to manage cases in a less adversarial way. McLin also wants to ensure the investigators picked for specific cases, plus the disciplinary and appeal judges, have the skills to be aware of trauma suffered by athletes.
“We need to be respectful of all of those who have suffered and for whom, even in 2028, watching the Olympics I am sure will be triggering to some," McLin said. “That is something we can never lose sight of.”
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Established financial planning practice of nearly $70 million joins Cetera's branch community from Mass Mutual
LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub where financial advisors and institutions can optimize professional control and value creation, announced today that Chuck D'Amico has joined the Cetera Investors branch in Tampa, Fla. D'Amico, a financial services veteran and longtime financial advisor, joins Cetera Investors from Mass Mutual and provides financial planning services to clients with nearly $70 million in assets.*
"The high-touch, local office culture and support make Cetera Investors a logical choice for the next chapter of my business and for my clients," D'Amico said. "Cetera's small firm feel combined with powerful growth resources, technology and support are clear differentiators and I am excited to elevate my business and serve clients as part of the Cetera Investors family."
"Chuck's extensive financial planning experience and dedication to clients make him a perfect fit for the Cetera Investors community," said LeAnn Rummel, president and CEO of Cetera Investment Services. "Cetera Investors is a great home for financial professionals seeking independence combined with local, personalized support. We welcome Chuck to the team and look forward to working together to deliver exceptional client service and help Chuck take his business to the next level."
"Our office was attractive to Chuck because of our advisor and leadership familiarity, continued growth and expansion of the office space, and the family feel of our office here in Tampa," said Matt Schommer, branch manager at Cetera Investors. "We are thrilled to welcome Chuck as the latest member of the Cetera Investors family in Tampa and anticipate many shared successes to come."
Formed through a 2019 acquisition, Cetera Investors has displayed exponential growth, and the Tampa office recently added several financial professionals as part of a sustained growth trend. D'Amico joining Cetera Investors represents the latest recruiting win for Cetera communities, which attracted record assets in 2022.
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Home to more than 8,000 financial professionals and their teams, Cetera oversees approximately $330 billion in assets under administration and $116 billion in assets under management, as of March 31, 2023. In a recent advisor satisfaction survey of more than 21,000 reviews, Cetera's Voice of Customer (VoC) program vigorously measures advisor experience and satisfaction 24/7. Currently, it's ranked 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms are FINRA/SIPC members. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
Individuals affiliated with Cetera firms are either Registered Representatives who offer only brokerage services and receive transaction-based compensation (commissions), Investment Adviser Representatives who offer only investment advisory services and receive fees based on assets, or both Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives, who can offer both types of services.
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WASHINGTON — French President Emmanuel Macron is headed to Washington for the first state visit of Joe Biden’s presidency — a revival of diplomatic pageantry that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden-Macron relationship had a choppy start. Macron briefly recalled France’s ambassador to the United States last year after the White House announced a deal to sell nuclear submarines to Australia, undermining a contract for France to sell diesel-powered submarines.
But the relationship has turned around with Macron emerging as one of Biden’s most forward-facing European allies in the Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This week’s visit — it will include Oval Office talks, a glitzy dinner, a news conference and more — comes at a critical moment for both leaders.
The leaders have a long agenda for their Thursday meeting at the White House, including Iran’s nuclear program, China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific and growing concerns about security and stability in Africa’s Sahel region, according to U.S. and French officials. But front and center during their Oval Office meeting will be Russia’s war in Ukraine, as both Biden and Macron work to maintain economic and military support for Kyiv as it tries to repel Russian forces.
In Washington, Republicans are set to take control of the House, where GOP leader Kevin McCarthy says Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine. Across the Atlantic, Macron’s efforts to keep Europe united will be tested by the mounting costs of supporting Ukraine in the nine-month war and as Europe battles rising energy prices that threaten to derail the post-pandemic economic recovery.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Monday described Macron as the “dynamic leader” of America’s oldest ally while explaining Biden’s decision to honor the French president with the first state visit of his presidency.
The U.S. tradition of honoring foreign heads of state dates back to Ulysses S. Grant, who hosted King David Kalakaua of the Kingdom of Hawaii for a more than 20-course White House dinner, but the tradition has been on hold since 2019 because of COVID-19 concerns.
“If you look at what’s going on in Ukraine, look at what’s going on in the Indo Pacific and the tensions with China, France is really at the center of all those things,” Kirby said. “And so the president felt that this was exactly the right and the most appropriate country to start with for state visits.”
Macron was also Republican Donald Trump’s pick as the first foreign leader to be honored with a state visit during his term. The 2018 state visit included a jaunt by the two leaders to Mount Vernon, the Virginia estate of George Washington, America’s founding president.
Macron was scheduled to arrive in Washington on Tuesday evening ahead of a packed day of meetings and appearances in and around Washington on Wednesday — including a visit to NASA headquarters with Vice President Kamala Harris and talks with Biden administration officials on nuclear energy.
On Thursday, Macron will have his private meeting with Biden followed by a joint news conference and visits to the State Department and Capitol Hill before Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, are feted at the state dinner. Grammy winner Jon Batiste is to provide the entertainment.
Macron will head to New Orleans on Friday, where he is to announce plans to expand programming to support French language education in U.S. schools, according to French officials.
For all of that, there are still areas of tension in the U.S.-French relationship.
Biden has steered clear of embracing Macron’s calls on Ukraine to resume peace talks with Russia, something Biden has repeatedly said is a decision solely in the hands of Ukraine’s leadership.
Perhaps more pressing are differences that France and other European Union leaders have raised about Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, sweeping legislation passed in August that includes historic spending on climate and energy initiatives. Macron and other leaders have been rankled by a provision in the bill that provides tax credits to consumers who buy electric vehicles manufactured in North America.
The French president, in making his case against the subsidies, will underscore that it’s crucial for “Europe, like the U.S., to come out stronger ... not weaker” as the world emerges from the tumult of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a senior French government official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity to preview private talks.
Macron earlier this month said the subsidies could upend the “level playing field” on trade with the EU and called aspects of the Biden legislation “unfriendly.”
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The White House, meanwhile, plans to counter that the legislation goes a long way in helping the U.S. meet global efforts to curb climate change. The president and aides will also impress on the French that the legislation will also create new opportunities for French companies and others in Europe, according to a senior Biden administration official who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity to preview the talks.
Macron’s visit comes about 14 months after the relationship hit its nadir after the U.S. announced its deal to sell nuclear submarines to Australia.
After the announcement of the deal, which had been negotiated in secret, France briefly recalled its ambassador to Washington. A few weeks later Macron met Biden in Rome ahead of the Group of 20 summit, where the U.S. president sought to patch things up by acknowledging his administration had been “clumsy” in how it handled the issue.
Macron’s visit with Harris to NASA headquarters on Wednesday will offer the two countries a chance to spotlight their cooperation on space.
France in June signed the Artemis Accords, a blueprint for space cooperation and supporting NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon by 2024 and to launch a historic human mission to Mars.
The same month, the U.S. joined a French initiative to develop new tools for adapting to climate change, the Space for Climate Observatory.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Within minutes, Deuce Vaughn saw the heartwarming video of his dad sharing hugs in the Dallas draft room after the Kansas State running back was taken in the sixth round by the Cowboys on Saturday.
Chris Vaughn is the assistant director of college scouting for Dallas, and he and his son had for months avoided conversations about how the Cowboys viewed the younger Vaughn going into the NFL draft.
Father and son can talk about whatever they want now.
“To see him react the way that he did,” Deuce Vaughn said of his father hugging Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones and Jones’ son Stephen, the executive vice president of personnel. “I’m not going to lie, it was a tear-jerker.”
Chris Vaughn has been with the Cowboys since 2017 after an 18-year career in college coaching, including with the Texas Longhorns. Deuce Vaughn went to high school in the Austin area.
“I’ve never had an experience like that in the draft room,” said Jerry Jones, who bought the Cowboys in 1989.
Forget the family ties for a moment. Vaughn is the first running back drafted by Dallas since releasing two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott in March.
While Tony Pollard is set to be the lead back playing on the $10.1 million franchise tag, Vaughn will always be the first draft pick of a new era in the Dallas backfield.
“Zeke for the past seven years I believe was the cornerstone of this franchise,” said Vaughn, showing he was up on his history. “Not only the way he runs the football, but protects the quarterback, does everything. I have some big shoes to fill as the next running back to be taken by the Cowboys.”
Playmaking was never the issue for Vaughn, who was a two-time Associated Press All-American as an all-purpose player with 2,962 yards rushing and 34 total touchdowns over the past two seasons for the Wildcats.
Size was an issue. Listed at 5-foot-6 in his Kansas State bio, the official number with the NFL is 5-5. He brings quick comparisons to another Kansas State star in Darren Sproles, who had a long NFL career as an elite kick returner.
Sproles, listed at 5-6 in his playing days, had already texted Vaughn before Vaughn’s telephone conversation with the team’s beat reporters.
“He said keep the short backs alive,” Vaughn said. “He said to go out there and make him proud.”
Vaughn was lightly recruited out of high school in the Austin suburb of Round Rock, and he was in Austin when he got the call from the Cowboys.
He said his mom was the first to see it was the Cowboys, and she started crying. Then word quickly spread to everybody else in the room.
“It got pretty loud, I’m not going to lie to you,” Vaughn said. “Just a great scene. Family, friends, everybody that kind of had a helping hand in getting me here was in that room.”
When the Cowboys were deciding, Stephen Jones said meetings had to be held away from Chris Vaughn because they knew the conversation would be awkward for him.
They tried to have a little fun with Chris Vaughn before realizing the moment was genuine enough to carry itself.
“It was a surprise to him as well when we made the decision,” Stephen Jones said. “It was really neat to see the look on his face.”
The drafting of Vaughn was the most exciting moment of a less-than-flashy draft for the Cowboys.
San Jose State defensive end Viliami Fehoko was the first pick of the final day for Dallas in the fourth round, followed by tackle Asim Richards of North Carolina in the fifth.
Before taking Vaughn 212th overall, the Cowboys traded up for the first pick of the sixth round and got Southern Miss cornerback Eric Scott Jr. Kansas City received a fifth-round pick in next year’s draft.
Dallas’ final pick was South Carolina receiver Jalen Brooks in the seventh round.
The Cowboys took Michigan players with their first two picks, getting defensive tackle Mazi Smith in the first round and tight end Luke Schoonmaker in the second. Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the third-round choice.
“We’re very satisfied and fired up about our draft class,” Stephen Jones. “We accomplished about everything we wanted to get done. There’s no question we made our football team better.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan cornerback D.J. Turner was anointed the fastest player of his position group on Friday, and his time might make him the fastest player of the 2023 NFL draft class.
Turner wowed onlookers with a sub-4.3 40-yard dash, clocking in at 4.26 seconds during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. It was so fast that he opted not to run it a second time.
The score easily beat out the second-best time of 4.30 by Maryland’s Jakorian Bennett, and currently holds as the fastest 40-time through two days of testing. Safeties and special-team players will follow later today, with wide receivers, tight ends and quarterbacks on Saturday, and offensive linemen on Sunday.
More: Michigan DT Mazi Smith flashes freak strength at NFL combine
Turner’s highlight-reel performance capped an impressive day for the all-Big Ten cornerback, who checked in at 5 feet, 11 inches and 178 pounds. He posted a 38 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot, 11-inch broad jump, both exceptional marks for a player at his position.
The blazing-fast mark came just hours after former Michigan teammate Mazi Smith posted a score of 34 on the bench press, placing him No. 1 among defensive linemen.
Turner was expected to test well here in Indianapolis. He was a quick, fluid corner during his time at Michigan, where he started 22 games at corner and garnered second-team all-Big Ten honors in 2022. His stat line this past season included 36 tackles (including one for a loss), one pass interception and 11 pass breakups, along with a fumble return for a touchdown.
Analysts love his explosiveness, speed and positioning, but his question his physicality and length. Turner, who skipped out on media interviews on Thursday, came to the combine as a projected second or third-round pick.
Perhaps this head-turning speed could help things come draft weekend, set for April 27-29 in Kansas City.
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Brunch is a big deal in many circles, and hosting brunch is a great way to spend time with friends and family. However, hosting can be stressful, so having the right tools in your kitchen makes your life easier.
While few kitchen gadgets are completely essential for hosting a successful brunch, plenty are nice to have. From waffle makers to stand mixers, they help you create delicious dishes and impress your guests. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, these gadgets will make your next brunch a breeze.
In this article: Cuisinart Classic Belgian Waffle Maker, Ninja NJ601AMZ Professional Blender and Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker.
Tips for hosting a great brunch
Hosting brunch is great fun if things go smoothly and your guests have a great time, but it also can go wrong. Here are some tips for hosting a great brunch:
- Plan your menu: Decide what you’re making in advance and consider your guests’ dietary restrictions. Consider having a mix of sweet and savory dishes, and don’t be afraid to be creative; almost anything can be a brunch food.
- Consider drinks: For some people, alcohol is a staple part of brunch, so you might want to serve mimosas or Bloody Marys. However, you should also have non-alcoholic options, such as juice, coffee and tea.
- Think about seating arrangements: Make sure you have enough seats and table space for everyone.
- Make your table look nice: Set it carefully, paying attention to aesthetics to make your brunch one people won’t forget for a while.
- Prepare in advance: Choose dishes that can be made ahead so you can enjoy the brunch with your guests.
- Think about ambiance: Have some background music playing to create a relaxed atmosphere.
- Ask for help if you need it: Don’t be afraid to ask friends or family to help make the brunch a success. You could ask guests to bring a dish or something they like to drink.
Kitchen gadgets and equipment you need for your next brunch
There are lots of things you might find handy at your next brunch. Some are kitchen gadgets, while others are everyday kitchen equipment.
- Waffle maker: Waffles are a great choice if you want to serve some sweet options at brunch. A quality waffle maker should produce waffles with a crisp exterior and fluffy interior.
- Skillets or fry pans: These are useful for cooking a wide range of brunch foods, from omelets to sauteed greens.
- Toasters or toaster ovens: If you want to serve toast or bagels, it’s easier with a toaster or toaster oven.
- Blenders: Blenders are great for making smoothies and certain cocktails, such as frozen margaritas.
- Coffee makers: Some kind of coffee maker is a must-have for brewing coffee. Consider the capacity and whether it’s insulated to keep coffee hot for longer.
- Cutting boards and kitchen knives: You probably already have these, but they’re essential for prepping ingredients.
- Stand mixer: If you intend to bake bread for brunch or make other baked goods, such as cinnamon rolls or muffins, a stand mixer takes the hard work out of kneading and mixing.
Best kitchen gadgets for brunch
Cuisinart Classic Belgian Waffle Maker
Creating four 1-inch-thick fluffy Belgian waffles at a time, this waffle maker is perfect for adding some sweetness to your brunch. It gives even results that are bound to impress your guests, and it stands on its end when not in use for convenient storage.
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Ninja NJ601AMZ Professional Blender
Whether making nutritious smoothies for your guests or whipping up cocktails for a boozy brunch, this blender is powerful, reliable and gets the job done. It has a large capacity, which is perfect when entertaining guests, and easily crushes ice for frozen drinks.
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KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer
While it might be too much of an investment to buy just for hosting brunch, if you regularly bake, a stand mixer cuts down on the hard work of mixing, whipping, beating and kneading. This classic model from KitchenAid looks great and is made from heavy-duty materials, so it will keep going for years.
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Utopia Kitchen Stainless Steel French Press Coffee Maker
Thanks to its large 50-ounce capacity, it’s easy to keep your guests happy with this French press. The double-wall insulated design keeps coffee hot so people can enjoy it at a leisurely pace throughout brunch.
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Brentwood Iced Tea and Coffee Maker
During summer, you might not want to serve hot drinks, which is where this iced tea and coffee maker comes into its own. It creates eight servings of cold tea or coffee in minutes. All you need to do is add ice and any flavorings or extras.
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Instant Pot Instant Milk Frother
If you want to make specialty coffees for your guests, this milk heater and frother is a real asset. It has a range of settings to create hot foam and cold foam and to heat milk without frothing it. It works just as well with non-dairy milk.
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Elite Gourmet EJX600 Compact Masticating Slow Juicer
Making your own juices takes brunch to the next level. This machine creates delicious cold-pressed juice but comes at an affordable price, and it has a small footprint so it doesn’t take up too much counter space.
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Elite Gourmet Long-Slot Four-Slice Toaster
This long-slot toaster can accommodate non-standard slices of bread, so it’s great if you’re toasting that fancy sourdough boule you picked up at the farmer’s market. Its slots are also wide enough to easily toast bagels.
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GreenPan Lima Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan
Its nonstick coating helps you turn out perfect pancakes or omelets every time, but it’s made using a healthier nonstick coating without controversial chemicals. The 10-inch diameter makes it a versatile choice.
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Crockpot Portable 7-Quart Slow Cooker
By choosing to make some dishes that you can slow cook, you’ll take pressure off and give yourself less work to do when your guests arrive. This model has a 7-quart capacity, perfect when cooking for a crowd.
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PERCE, Quebec (AP) — Against the ravaging seas, Quebec's coastal communities have learned through bitter experience that the way to advance against climate change is to retreat.
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Over the past decade, civilization has been pulled back from the water’s edge where possible along the eastern stretch of the Gaspe Peninsula where coastline is particularly vulnerable to erosion. Defenses erected against the sea ages ago have been dismantled, rock by rock, concrete chunk by chunk.
Forillon National Park, nearly 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Perce, removed a road that the ocean turned into heaving chunks year after year as winters warmed and the shore's protective sea ice vanished.
In Perce, a town of several thousand that swells in summer, a manmade beach was “nourished” with pebbles and given to nature to sculpt. After storms wrecked the old seaside boardwalk, a new one was built farther from the water, without the concrete wall that had only added to storm wave fury.
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When you try to wall off the sea, communities here learned, the sea prevails. Less destruction happens when waves have less to destroy.
The idea is to “move with the sea, not against it,” said Marie-Dominique Nadeau-Girard, services manager at the Quebec park that encompasses the world renowned seabird sanctuary of Bonaventure Island and the enormous Perce Rock, a natural marvel and cultural touchstone that dominates the panorama.
“We have to work with the elements,” she said from offices of Parc national de l’lle-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Perce. To fight nature is to realize “we’re not going to win.”
So, too, at Forillon, where park ecologist Daniel Sigouin says: "We decided to retreat, and let nature evolve naturally.”
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Not every location in the world where climate change accelerates coastal erosion can roll with the punches like this. Condos crowding U.S. beachfronts aren't going anywhere unless or until such seaside living becomes unsustainable.
But the Gaspe Peninsula's approach is a test case for far-flung places where strategic capitulation to nature is possible, even with historic human settlements in the mix.
Along the peninsula’s shores, once-dependable buffers of coastal ice in deep winter have been largely absent for a quarter century.
In Perce, the ritual of trekking across ice floes to Bonaventure, 3 kilometers (almost 2 miles) from the town, hasn’t been possible for several decades. It is probable, said meteorologist George Karaganis of the Canadian Ice Service, that “20 or 30 years on, those people who walked to Bonaventure Island will all be gone — people will never remember walking to Bonaventure.”
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The story of modern Canadian winters, indeed all seasons, is one of disruption attributed to warming temperatures and rising seas.
“Historical warming has led to changes in rain and snow, rivers and lakes, ice, and coastal zones,” said the Canadian government’s 2019 climate report, “and these changes are challenging our sense of what a ‘normal’ climate is.”
At Forillon, Sigouin is author of a recent report on a seven-year project to adapt the park to climate change. “In winter, there was always ice cover from December to late March," he said. "That ice cover was protecting the coast from coastal erosion.
"But as temperatures are getting higher and higher, in that area, there’s almost no ice anymore. As ice is less and less present, we have seen more and more the effect of coastal erosion.”
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In the project at Forillon to yield to the coast's natural rhythms, officials also were mindful of preserving — and honoring — the human imprint.
The peninsula is lightly populated and has much less wealth than the maritime playgrounds of the U.S. Atlantic coast. But it’s central in the founding of New France — French explorer Jacques Cartier made landfall in the early 1500s and colonists settled coastal hamlets in the late 1700s.
The park is where the Irish Monument stands — recently relocated farther inIand — in memory of the 120 to 150 lives lost when the Carricks, an Irish ship bound for the St. Lawrence River, ran aground off the coast of Cap-des-Rosiers on April 28, 1847.
For all of that history, the Forillon climate project still was able to eliminate infrastructure along 80% of the coastline. In addition to removing a road, relocating the monument and rehabilitating natural habitats, the park took away stacks of large rocks known as riprap — a common defense for seaside roads and facilities that has come to be seen as part of the problem.
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Then there is the Perce Rock, immortalized by explorers back to the 1500s and artists and poets ever since. It stands as testament to the natural processes of erosion even without climate change.
The massive formation sheds hundreds of tons each year. Where once there were at least three arches, now there is only one, and some distant day “the pierced rock” itself will disappear.
The picturesque town, though, is grappling with more immediate consequences of global warming.
In Perce, violent weather in 2016 convinced officials that the old ways of holding back the sea would not do. By then it had become apparent rigid structures such as the town’s damaged seawall often made the risks of destruction worse.
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Rather than absorbing wave energy, seawalls and riprap can create backwash that collides with incoming waves, engineers realized, setting off supercharged turbulence that chews away at shoreline protection.
In Perce’s areas where rigid protections had been built over generations, the width of beaches decreased by about 70%.
In 2017, with such obstacles largely gone, 7,500 truckloads of coarse pebbles, like ones found naturally on the region’s beaches, were deposited at the town’s South Cove and left for the sea to arrange in a gentle slope.
Officials project that the cove’s rehabilitation will last 40 to 50 years. But who really knows?
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“Beyond the next few decades, the largest uncertainty about the magnitude of future climate change is rooted in uncertainty about human behaviour,” says the 2019 Canadian study — namely “whether the world will follow a pathway of low, medium or high emissions.
“Until climate is stabilized,” it says, “there will not be a new ‘normal’ climate.”
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We begin this week with temperatures recovering from generally mild to cool weekend numbers.
Summer officially starts at 2:13am with the solstice.
We've been on this temperature roller-coaster for a few weeks now. Temps continue to rise into Tuesday with triple digits highs possible inland while coastal valleys also look warmer than average with only beaches remaining in the 60s.
After Tuesday things look interesting. An upper-low drops out of the Pac-NW. This will provide some mid-level lift and instability Wednesday.
Models are showing some scattered thunderstorm potential. This looks most likely in LA/Ventura counties however modeling does show potential moving into Santa Barbara and SLO counties as well. The most likely areas to see any scattered thunderstorm potential would be higher elevations and the interior where the heat and instability intersect.
The upper low actually lingers Thursday and additional scattered thunderstorms may be likely again in the same areas. Now it might sound like good news anytime we have a rain chance the concern with scattered thunderstorms is actually dry-lightning and it's potential to start fires. Scattered storms can provide brief moderate to heavy rains but it does tend to be isolated and are not really an aide against drought conditions because it isn't sustained. Friday the upper low moves out.
The upper low doesn't have a huge impact on temps, down just a little while it is around, and temps immediately recover to 100 inland with the 70s and 80s at coastal valleys.
The 6-10 day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center shows the monsoon in the Desert SW with local rain potential gone but the heat lingering. | https://www.ksby.com/weather/the-heat-returns-inland-and-scattered-thunderstorms-are-possible-wednesday | 2022-06-20 23:28:53 | 1 | https://www.ksby.com/weather/the-heat-returns-inland-and-scattered-thunderstorms-are-possible-wednesday |
High pressure in the Central Florida area will result in a warming trend, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.
It will be partly cloudy this morning and later this afternoon with a 10% chance of a stray shower, Covey said.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night, just two months after having his left thumb broken by a pitch.
Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson announced Harper’s impending return from the injured list Thursday after consulting with the star.
Harper hit two home runs and a game-winning double in a a two-game rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. His minor league stint was originally expected to last a few games longer.
Harper took off Thursday to recover from some soreness, but is set to be the designated hitter when the Phillies host Pittsburgh to start of a three-game weekend series.
The two-time NL MVP was hitting .318 with 15 homers and 48 RBIs when the thumb was broken by a fastball from San Diego’s Blake Snell on June 25.
Since his departure, Philadelphia has climbed into the second wild-card position in the National League with a 30-20 record without him.
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Fans of the Chick-fil-A side salad have less than two weeks to say their goodbyes before the Georgia-based chain removes it from the menu on April 3.
On Monday, the Tifton location in south Georgia shared a flier on their social media announcing the decision.
"A fond farewell to this menu item," the caption read. "We are spring cleaning here at Chick-fil-A and taking this opportunity to refresh our menu."
The dish, which includes mix greens topped with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar, red peppers and tomatoes, is commonly paired with the popular chicken nuggets.
Fans of the popular side salad who hoped the move would be contained to specific franchises will be disappointed to hear this decision applies to all locations. Customers who order the side salad between now and April 3 will receive fliers like the one posted by the Tifton location, according to TODAY.
A representative for Chick-fil-A, Inc. confirmed the menu omission to TODAY.
"Serving guests is at the heart of all we do at Chick-fil-A,” they said. “In order for our Restaurant Team Members to continue to deliver quality food and signature hospitality, at times we have to make difficult decisions to help simplify our menu. Starting April 3, the Chick-fil-A Side Salad will no longer be offered in our U.S. restaurants." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/chick-fil-a-to-remove-side-salad-from-menu-by-april-3/3220703/ | 2023-03-22 23:04:11 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/chick-fil-a-to-remove-side-salad-from-menu-by-april-3/3220703/ |
Freezing dog found tied to tree outside shelter during snowstorm
An animal shelter in Utah had to remind residents not to leave pets outside their facility after workers found a freezing dog tied up to a tree in the snow.
"Leaving them tied up with no shelter or water is a crime," South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood Promise said in a Facebook post. "We ask that you call us and we will see what we can do to help you and your pet. Do not just leave your animals at the front of a shelter."
Officials said the dog is now safe, warm and "decompressing for a few days," but the outcome could have been far worse.
"We will get to know him as he gets warm and opens up to us," they said.
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Tips for caring for dogs in cold weather
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, here are some things you can do to keep your pets safe in cold weather:
A dog wearing boots pranced along Boylston Street in Boston's Back Bay as snow fell, Jan. 7, 2017. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
- Shorten your dog’s walks, especially if it is very young, elderly or has arthritis. Short-haired pets will get cold faster, and short-legged pets are more likely to reach the snow-covered ground. Pets with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hormonal imbalances (such as Cushing's disease) are more susceptible to problems from cold weather.
- After your walk, wipe down or wash your pet’s feet, legs and belly to remove de-icing products, antifreeze and other chemicals your dog may encounter in the cold. This reduces the risk of your dog licking the toxic chemicals off their paws.
- Use pet-safe de-icers
- Check underneath your car, bang on the hood and honk your horn before starting it in case their are stray cats under the hood.
- Consider a doggie coat or sweater for smaller, short-haired dogs. Make sure to keep several of them on hand so you have a dry one each time your dog needs to go out. Wet dogs can make your dog colder.
- Don’t take your pets out in the car unless it’s necessary. Like hot cars, cold cars can be dangerous for your pet — the inside will quickly become "like a refrigerator." Don’t leave your pet unattended in the vehicle. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/south-salt-lake-animal-shelter-dog-tied-tree-snowstorm | 2023-02-24 16:50:55 | 1 | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/south-salt-lake-animal-shelter-dog-tied-tree-snowstorm |
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Basketball player saves referee who collapsed during game
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (CNN) - Quick action on a basketball court is common, but in the case of an incident in New York, a “fast break” by one player saved the life of a referee who suffered a major heart attack and passed out during a game.
Myles Copeland is exactly the kind of teammate you want. While his semi-pro basketball teams won the game, it was Copeland that made a lifesaving play.
When referee John Sculli collapsed during a game two months ago, footage of the game shows the player didn’t miss a beat.
“It was kind of a shock, I’ve never seen anyone fall out and collapse like that,” Copeland said.
Copeland immediately starts giving CPR and continued compressions for fourteen minutes until an ambulance arrives.
“I always keep hope till the last minute,” Copeland said. “It was honestly kind of divine … everything aligned perfectly. The fact that I was there, the fact that I was able to respond so quick. And I kind just felt something take over my body.”
It might have been his training kicking in, since Copeland’s used to answering the call of duty as a firefighter with the Toledo Fire Department.
At the last minute, he switched shifts to make it to the playoff game earlier this summer
“Obviously, if it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here,” Sculli, said.
It was a lucky break for Sculli, who beat some incredible odds, because of the assist.
He said the odds of surviving a major heart attack like he did are 1%.
“Without a doubt, without him, I don’t survive this. No question,” he said.
Following a successful quadruple bypass surgery, Sculli is spending some time with his fiancée, slowing down and recovering, but says he’ll be back on the court reffing games again soon.
A few days ago, he headed back to the gymnasium where it all happened to meet Copeland again.
“We just gave a big hug with each other, so we didn’t even say much. We just had to hug it out,” Copeland said.
Sculli was a bit overwhelmed, saying that he was tearful as they reunited.
“I told him he’s my hero,” he said.
Now that Sculli is back on his feet, his only regret is missing the game’s final buzzer.
“I woke up, my eyes fluttered, according to Myles,” Sculli said about the incident. “He said that I said to him, ‘Let’s go. We got to finish this game.’”
Now the referee and player, whose paths crossed by the luck of the draw that day, are friends for life.
“Oh yeah, oh there’s no describing the feeling we feel,” Copeland said.
The two said they still stay in touch.
“I’ve told you this on the phone. I love you already,” Sculli said to Copeland.
After reviewing the tape, Copeland said he was just doing his job that day.
“I kind of critiqued myself,” he said. “I thought I did a good job. Definitely could have reacted a little bit faster ... I thought I was quick enough.”
It was an all-star moment for a man making a life and a career out of helping others.
“I start paramedic school in January to further advance my career and hopefully be able to do more interventions,” he said. “So, save more lives.”
Copeland said it was his first season with the basketball league.
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Salisbury man, 26, dies in single-vehicle Berlin crash
Maryland State Police are investigating an early morning fatal crash in Worcester County.
The fatal crash victim was identified as James Hutson Jr., 26, of Salisbury. Hutson was pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Hyundai Genesis involved in the crash.
At about 3:20 a.m. Wednesday morning, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of Route 589 at Adkins Road for the report of a crash. The preliminary investigation indicates Hutson was traveling westbound on Route 589, when for reasons unknown at this time, he drove off of the road and struck a telephone pole and several trees.
Troopers from the Berlin Barrack were assisted by personnel from the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department. Personnel from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration also responded to the scene to assist.
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Witnesses of the crash are urged to contact police at the Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101. The investigation continues. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/06/08/salisbury-md-man-26-dies-single-vehicle-berlin-crash/7555355001/ | 2022-06-08 22:22:41 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/06/08/salisbury-md-man-26-dies-single-vehicle-berlin-crash/7555355001/ |
Texas Woman Steals Ambulance And Leads Police On A High-Speed Chase
A Central Texas woman who is now in police custody has been accused of stealing an ambulance, and leading police on a high-speed chase.
Last Sunday, the Wilmer Fire Department reported that an unknown white female had stolen one of their ambulances from Baylor Hospital. Later that afternoon, Garland Police responded to a call of a hit and run accident, which involved an ambulance. After colliding with traffic at the 400 block of Sonora Road in Garland, the ambulance fled the scene.
Garland Police later determined that the ambulance that was involved in the hit and run, was the same ambulance that was reported stolen from Baylor Hospital earlier that day. Officers then located the ambulance driving recklessly, through a residential area in Garland. According to Garland police, the ambulance drove over the resident’s front lawns and damaged private property.
When officers attempted to pull over the ambulance, the driver led them on a high-speed chase, on the streets of Garland. The ambulance later crashed into a metal guardrail near Lake Ray Hubbard and came to a complete stop. After apprehending the driver, law enforcement was able to identify the suspect as 34-year-old Kimberly Fouty, who is a resident of Austin.
Investigators believe that Fouty was under the influence of an illegal narcotic, while she was driving the ambulance. It is unknown why she stole the ambulance, or what she was doing in the DFW area, to begin with. She was then taken into police custody, and transported to the Garland Detention Center. Fouty was charged with a DWI, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest, and failure to stop and leave an ID. At the time of this writing, no bond has been set. | https://newstalk1290.com/texas-woman-steals-ambulance-high-speed-chase/ | 2022-05-20 19:26:31 | 0 | https://newstalk1290.com/texas-woman-steals-ambulance-high-speed-chase/ |
Man charged in killing of woman stabbed 55 times, found in duffle bag
NEW YORK (CNN) - A handyman has been charged with murder in the death of a woman found stuffed in a duffel bag in a New York park.
David Bonola, 44, was arrested Thursday on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the death of Orsolya Gaal, 51.
Investigators say Bonola was a former handyman who worked for Gaal at her home in Forest Hills.
They also say the pair were having an intimate affair.
Gaal was stabbed 55 times. Police say Bonola stuffed her body into her son’s hockey bag before disposing of it in a nearby park.
“Mr. Bonola is a handyman who was employed by Mrs. Gaal. They have been having an intimate affair for approximately two years,” said NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig in a news conference. “He is either let in voluntarily or he uses a key he has knowledge about hidden in the barbecue. A heated argument ensues between the two in the basement. A knife is brandished, a violent struggle ensues, resulting in our victim being stabbed ruthlessly and brutally in excess of 55 times, causing her demise.”
NYPD detectives say Bonola confessed to the crime after he was arrested early Thursday morning. Detectives were canvassing the area of the crime scene Wednesday night when they observed Bonola, who appeared to be injured.
Investigators say his hand was heavily bandaged because of the cuts he suffered in the attack.
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Company Dubbed Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion For 2nd Consecutive Year
LAS VEGAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., received a top score on this year's Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and DisabilityIN. Up from 80 on last year's index, the company received a 100, marking it as one of the best places to work for disability inclusion. The DEI is the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.
"At Caesars, we are committed to embracing disability inclusion as a key facet of our overall Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy," said Tom Reeg, CEO at Caesars Entertainment. "We consistently review current practices concerning disability inclusion, and we're honored to be recognized with a top score on this year's Disability Equality Index. We know how important inclusion is, and we will continue to work toward progress for our Team Members, guests and the communities in which we operate."
This year, Caesars Entertainment launched AVID, a new business impact group (BIG) for Team Members across the company's 50+ properties. AVID, which stands for Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities, is a group dedicated to achieving inclusion and equity for those with disabilities by focusing on business development, community service, networking and professional development goals. AVID is a virtual forum where Team Members with disabilities, caregivers, and their allies can work together to serve the disability community and create a work environment that is welcoming and accessible for all.
"We're thrilled to receive a top score of 100 on this year's DEI," said Heather Rapp, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility for Caesars Entertainment. "The increase in our score from last year indicates the hard work our team has put in to make Caesars a welcoming workplace for everyone. We look forward to continuing our work in this area and welcoming more diverse Team Members to the Empire."
Caesars Entertainment's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an integral piece of the company's CSR framework, PEOPLE PLANET PLAY. Caesars is committed to continuing to bridge the gap and embrace diversity and inclusion by setting measurable actions in all aspects of business. The company's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy encompasses five pillars, including Team Members, suppliers and contractors, communities, guests and advocacy.
For more information on Caesars Entertainment's Corporate Social Responsibility programs, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified gaming-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment offers diversified amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations, with a focus on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
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Georgia head coach Mike White yells to his players on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
OXFORD — The Ole Miss men’s basketball team is in the midst of a five-game losing streak that has seen the Rebels start 0-4 in SEC play. But head coach Kermit Davis and his team aren’t worried about where the team stands mentally as the season’s grind continues.
He is aware, however, that the Rebels need to get their winning mojo back.
The Rebels (8-8, 0-4 SEC) have lost three of the five games by single-digits and, in a 10-point loss to Mississippi State, actually led by seven points in the second half. Ole Miss hosts Georgia (12-4, 2-1) Saturday at noon.
“(There’s) nothing like winning. Nothing like winning,” Davis said. “ … Last year Arkansas lost their first three league games, went to the Elite Eight. We talked about that. … We’ve got to take advantage, especially at home, and we haven’t.”
The Rebels’ defense has been generally solid this season, ranking in the top third nationally at just under 66 points per game allowed. The offense, however, has had its share of issues, tied for 275th in scoring at 68 points per game. Ole Miss is also shooting just 42.9% from the field, ranking 262nd nationally.
After a six-win season in 2021-22, Georgia hired former Florida head coach Mike White — who played collegiately and was an assistant coach at Ole Miss — and has the Bulldogs at 12-4 and in the top half of the SEC standings. Georgia is led by guard Terry Roberts, who averages 15.7 points per game.
The 2022-23 campaign is far from lost for the Rebels, however, and junior guard Matthew Murrell is one of the key voices helping his teammates remain all-in on the job at hand.
“Talk to the guys consistently. Tell them there’s still plenty of the season left,” Murrell said. “Seeing that we’ve been in close games and most of these games, most of the games, it’s coming down to the last 10 to five minutes. So we just kind of have to find a way to be able to execute down the stretch.”
Murrell was also clear that Saturday’s matchup was a big one for his team as far as getting their swagger back.
“It’s very imperative. … Matter of fact, we needed this game tonight. You need all these games, just for a confidence boost because, you know, nobody likes losing,” Murrell said. “Especially, if you’re an athlete, you’re very competitive, you want to win every game. So, when it happens, we have to correct our mistakes and push on to the next game.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Neopets today began updating individuals through its communication channels regarding a data incident that may have affected players' information. Neopets previously communicated about this incident to players on July 21, 2022, and August 1, 2022. This notice provides details about the incident, our response, and available resources. Additional information about this incident is also available on our website www.neopets.com.
On July 20, 2022, Neopets was alerted to activity indicating unauthorized access by a third party to our IT systems. We took immediate steps to shut down further access to the affected systems and we have not seen any unauthorized activity since that time. We also launched an investigation assisted by a leading forensics firm and engaged with law enforcement. On August 10, 2022, Neopets determined that the event resulted in unauthorized access to, and in some cases, download of, player personal information.
After our investigation, we have determined that for past and present Neopets players, affected information may include the data provided when registering for or playing Neopets, including name, email address, username, date of birth, gender, IP address, Neopets PIN, hashed password, as well as data about a player's pet, game play, and other information provided to Neopets. For players that played prior to 2015, the information also could have included non-hashed, but inactive, passwords. This information appears to have been accessed and potentially downloaded between January 3-February 5, 2021, or July 16-19, 2022.
We do not store users' government issued identification numbers, bank account information, or payment card information.
Neopets is committed to safeguarding our players' personal information. As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and privacy of the Neopets' player information in our care, we have reset players' passwords and are working on adding multi-factor authentication to better safeguard your account access. We have also enhanced the protection of our systems, including by further strengthening our network monitoring, authentication, and system protection.
If you used your Neopets password on other websites, we recommend that you change your passwords for those accounts as well. In general, it is a good idea to use different passwords across different applications and choose strong passwords.
In addition to changing your passwords, we recommend you do the following:
- While we are not aware of any misuse of your information, it is always a good practice to remain vigilant against threats of identity theft or fraud, and to regularly review and monitor your account statements and credit history for any signs of unauthorized transactions or activity. If you ever suspect that you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, you can contact your local police.
- Additionally, it is always a good idea to be alert for "phishing" emails by someone who acts like they know you or are a company that you may do business with and requests sensitive information over email, such as passwords, government identification numbers, or bank account information.
If you have questions regarding this notice, we invite you to reach out to us through our normal support channels with any questions or concerns you might have regarding this incident or the security of your account. Additional information about this incident is also available on our website www.neopets.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation is showing signs of entering a more stubborn phase that will likely require drastic action by the Federal Reserve, a shift that has panicked financial markets and heightens the risks of a recession.
Some of the longtime drivers of higher inflation — spiking gas prices, supply chain snarls, soaring used-car prices — are fading. Yet underlying measures of inflation are actually worsening.
The ongoing evolution of the forces behind an inflation rate that’s near a four-decade high has made it harder for the Fed to wrestle it under control. Prices are no longer rising because a few categories have skyrocketed in cost. Instead, inflation has now spread more widely through the economy, fueled by a strong job market that is boosting paychecks, forcing companies to raise prices to cover higher labor costs and giving more consumers the wherewithal to spend.
On Tuesday, the government said inflation ticked up 0.1% from July to August and 8.3% from a year ago, which was down from June’s four-decade high of 9.1%.
But excluding the volatile categories of food and energy, so-called core prices jumped by an unexpectedly sharp 0.6% from July to August, after a milder 0.3% rise the previous month. The Fed monitors core prices closely, and the latest figures heightened fears of an even more aggressive Fed and sent stocks plunging, with the Dow Jones collapsing more than 1,200 points.
The core price figures solidified worries that inflation has now spread into all corners of the economy.
“One of the most remarkable things is how broad-based the price gains are,” said Matthew Luzzetti, chief U.S. economist at Deutsche Bank. “The underlying trend in inflation certainly has not shown any progress toward moderating so far. And that should be a worry to the Fed because the price gains have become increasingly demand-driven, and therefore likely to be more persistent.”
Demand-driven inflation is one way to say that consumers, who account for nearly 70% of economic growth, keep spending, even if they resent having to pay more. In part, that is because of widespread income gains and in part because many Americans still have more savings than they did before the pandemic, after having postponed spending on vacations, entertainment, and restaurants.
When inflation is driven mainly by demand, it can require more drastic action from the Fed than when it’s driven mainly by supply shocks, such as an oil supply disruption, which can often resolve on their own.
Economists fear that the only way for the Fed to slow robust consumer demand is to raise interest rates so high as to sharply increase unemployment and potentially cause a recession. Typically, as fear of layoffs rises, not only do the jobless reduce spending. So, too, do the many people who fear losing their jobs.
Some economists now think the Fed will have to raise its benchmark short-term rate much higher, to 4.5% or above, by early next year, more than previous estimates of 4%. (The Fed’s key rate is now in a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.) Higher rates from the Fed would, in turn, lead to higher costs for mortgages, auto loans and business loans.
The Fed is widely expected to raise its benchmark short-term rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point next week for a third consecutive time. Tuesday’s inflation report even led some analysts to speculate that the central bank could announce a full percentage point hike. If it did, that would amount to the largest increase since the Fed began using short-term rates in the early 1990s to guide consumer and business borrowing.
Even though headline inflation barely rose last month, underlying inflation, which reflects broader economic trends, worsened. A measure that the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland uses to track median inflation, which essentially ignores categories with the biggest price swings, rose 0.7% in August. That was the biggest monthly increase since records began in 1983.
Higher prices have yet to cause much of what economists call “demand destruction” — a pullback in spending that could quell inflation. Though higher gas prices have caused Americans to drive less, there isn’t much evidence of significant cutbacks elsewhere.
Restaurant prices, for example, jumped 0.9% in August and have risen 8% in the past year. But that hasn’t noticeably discouraged people from going out. Restaurant traffic has surpassed pre-pandemic levels on Open Table, an app that tracks reservations, and was still increasing into September.
Overall, consumers have largely kept up their spending, even with rampant inflation, though perhaps through gritted teeth. In July, spending rose 0.2% after adjusting for higher prices.
The spread of inflation into services, such as rental costs and health care, largely reflects the impact of higher wages. Hospitals and doctors’ offices have to pay more for nurses and other staff. And as more Americans find jobs or get raises, they’re able to move out from family homes or split from roommates. Rental costs have increased 6.7% in the past year, the most since 1986.
Wages and salaries jumped 6.7% in August from a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s wage tracker, the biggest increase in nearly 40 years. And Luzzetti noted that the same data shows a record wage premium for people who switch jobs, compared with those who stay put. That means employers are still offering big raises to try to fill jobs.
Economists had hoped that rising services prices would be offset by falling costs for goods such as new and used cars, furniture, and clothing, after those items spiked in the pandemic. As supply chain backups improved, a better flow of such goods were expected to bring prices down.
Yet so far, that hasn’t happened.
“We’ve seen shipping costs come down, we’ve seen supply chain congestion ease a little bit, production has improved and inventories have risen,” said Laura Rosner-Warburton, senior economist at MacroPolicy Perspectives. “So all of that suggests some supply side improvement. And yet companies are still putting through large price increases for those goods, and that’s problematic.”
Such trends could renew the debate over how much corporations’ ability to raise prices has been fueled by a lack of competition, a phenomenon referred to as “greedflation.” But most economists attribute the ability of companies to still charge more to consumers’ willingness to pay.
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Core business outperforms, delivering 14% topline growth;
Customer acquisition strength in March drives full-year guidance higher;
Unlevered free cash flow margin of 28% resulting from pricing success and marketing efficiency
NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Squarespace, Inc. (NYSE: SQSP), the design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
"Squarespace had an outstanding first quarter, delivering double-digit revenue and bookings growth," said Anthony Casalena, Founder & CEO of Squarespace. "Our strong results exemplify the value we provide entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses online."
"The first quarter was an excellent start to the year, highlighted by strong demand for our offerings, improved marketing efficiency, and solid free cash flow," said Nathan Gooden, CFO of Squarespace. "The momentum we are seeing supports our increased full-year guidance and positions us well to continue to deliver growth and profitability in 2023."
First Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights
- Total revenue grew 14% year over year to $237.0 million in the first quarter, compared with $207.8 million in first quarter 2022, and 15% in constant currency.
- Net income increased to $0.5 million, compared with a net loss of $92.9 million in the first quarter 2022, due to operating efficiency and recorded tax benefit.
- Earnings per share of $0.00 based on 134,917,610 basic and 137,182,268 dilutive weighted average shares in the first quarter, compared with loss per share of $0.67 based on 139,423,228 basic and dilutive weighted average shares in the first quarter 2022.
- Total bookings grew 16% year over year to $265.8 million in the first quarter, compared to $228.5 million in the first quarter 2022.
- Cash flow from operating activities increased 36% to $64.2 million for the trailing three months, compared with $47.3 million for the trailing three months ended March 31, 2022, due to continued momentum in bookings and a reduction in marketing and sales spend.
- Unlevered free cash flow increased 47% to $67.1 million representing 28% of total revenue for the trailing three months, compared with $45.5 million for the trailing three months ended March 31, 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $30.9 million in the first quarter, compared with $(2.9) million in the first quarter 2022.
- Cash and cash equivalents of $239.3 million; total debt of $504.0 million, of which $40.8 million is current, debt net of cash and investments totaled $264.6 million.
- Total unique subscriptions increased 2% year over year to over 4.3 million in 2023, compared to 4.2 million in 2022.
- Average revenue per unique subscription ("ARPUS") increased 4% year over year to $212.76 in 2023, compared to $204.18 in 2022.
- Annual run rate revenue ("ARRR") increased 14% year over year to $990.5 million in 2023, compared to $869.0 million in 2022.
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the tables included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Outlook & Guidance
For the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, Squarespace currently expects:
- Revenue of $241 million to $245 million, or year-over-year growth of 13% to 15%
- Non-GAAP unlevered free cash flow of $49 million to $53 million. This is the result of:
For the full fiscal year 2023, Squarespace currently expects:
- Revenue of $969 million to $981 million, or year-over-year growth of 12% to 13%
- Non-GAAP unlevered free cash flow of $192 million to $207 million. This is the result of:
Webcast Conference Call & Shareholder Letter Information
Squarespace will host a conference call on May 9, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results. A live webcast of the event will be available in the Events & Presentations section of the Squarespace Investor Relations website. An archived replay of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the call. Additionally, we invite you to read our shareholder letter available on our Investor Relations website.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Revenue growth in constant currency is being provided to increase transparency and align our disclosures with companies in our industry that receive material revenues from international sources. Revenue constant currency has been adjusted to exclude the effect of year-over-year changes in foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We believe providing this information better enables investors to understand our operating performance irrespective of currency fluctuations.
We calculate constant currency information by translating current period results from entities with foreign functional currencies using the comparable foreign currency exchange rates from the prior fiscal year. To calculate the effect of foreign currency translation, we apply the same weighted monthly average exchange rate as the comparative period. Our definition of constant currency may differ from other companies reporting similarly named measures, and these constant currency performance measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our operating performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental performance measure that our management uses to assess our operating performance. We calculate adjusted EBITDA as net income/(loss) excluding interest expense, other income/(loss), net (provision for)/benefit from income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense and other items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance.
Unlevered free cash flow is a supplemental liquidity measure that Squarespace's management uses to evaluate its core operating business and its ability to meet its current and future financing and investing needs. Unlevered free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities, including one-time expenses related to Squarespace's direct listing, less cash paid for capital expenditures increased by cash paid for interest expense net of the associated tax benefit.
Adjusted EBITDA, unlevered free cash flow and revenue constant currency are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") and have important limitations as an analytical tool. Non-GAAP financial measures are supplemental, should only be used in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for such GAAP results.
Further information on these non-GAAP items and reconciliation to their closest GAAP measure is provided below under, "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Definitions of Key Operating Metrics
Annual run rate revenue ("ARRR"). We calculate ARRR as the monthly revenue from subscription fees and revenue generated in conjunction with associated fees (fees taken or assessed in conjunction with commerce transactions) in the last month of the period multiplied by 12. We believe that ARRR is a key indicator of our future revenue potential. However, ARRR should be viewed independently of revenue, and does not represent our GAAP revenue on an annualized basis, as it is an operating metric that can be impacted by subscription start and end dates and renewal rates. ARRR is not intended to be a replacement or forecast of revenue.
Unique subscriptions represent the number of unique sites, standalone scheduling subscriptions, Unfold (social) and hospitality subscriptions, as of the end of a period. A unique site represents a single subscription and/or group of related subscriptions, including a website subscription and/or a domain subscription, and other subscriptions related to a single website or domain. Every unique site contains at least one domain subscription or one website subscription. For instance, an active website subscription, a custom domain subscription and a Google Workspace subscription that represent services for a single website would count as one unique site, as all of these subscriptions work together and are in service of a single entity's online presence. Unique subscriptions do not account for one-time purchases in Unfold or for hospitality services. The total number of unique subscriptions is a key indicator of the scale of our business and is a critical factor in our ability to increase our revenue base.
Average revenue per unique subscription ("ARPUS"). We calculate ARPUS as the total revenue during the preceding 12-month period divided by the average of the number of total unique subscriptions at the beginning and end of the period. We believe ARPUS is a useful metric in evaluating our ability to sell higher-value plans and add-on subscriptions.
Total bookings represents cash receipts for all subscriptions purchased, as well as payments due under the terms of contractual agreements for obligations to be fulfilled.
Gross merchandise value ("GMV") represents the value of physical goods, content and time sold, including hospitality services, net of refunds, on our platform over a given period of time.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Squarespace's future operating results and financial position, including for its second fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2023 and its fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The words "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "potential," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "could," "would," "project," "plan," "target," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations, assumptions, and projections based on information available at the time the statements were made. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including risks and uncertainties related to: Squarespace's ability to attract and retain customers and expand their use of its platform; Squarespace's ability to anticipate market needs and develop new solutions to meet those needs; Squarespace's ability to improve and enhance the functionality, performance, reliability, design, security and scalability of its existing solutions; Squarespace's ability to compete successfully in its industry against current and future competitors; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Squarespace, its customers and their users; Squarespace's ability to manage growth and maintain demand for its solutions; Squarespace's ability to protect and promote its brand; Squarespace's ability to generate new customers through its marketing and selling activities; Squarespace's ability to successfully identify, manage and integrate any existing and potential acquisitions; Squarespace's ability to hire, integrate and retain highly skilled personnel; Squarespace's ability to adapt to and comply with existing and emerging regulatory developments, technological changes and cybersecurity needs; Squarespace's compliance with privacy and data protection laws and regulations as well as contractual privacy and data protection obligations; Squarespace's ability to establish and maintain intellectual property rights; Squarespace's ability to manage expansion into international markets; and the expected timing, amount, and effect of Squarespace's share repurchases. It is not possible for Squarespace's management to predict all risks, nor can it assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements Squarespace may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, Squarespace's actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Further information on risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results are included in Squarespace's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Squarespace assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
About Squarespace
Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock. For more information, visit www.squarespace.com.
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Sarah Rogers to Retire Following July Board Meeting
VALLEY FORGE, Pa., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PJM Interconnection announced today that its members have reelected Terry Blackwell, O.H. Dean Oskvig and Mark Takahashi to serve additional three-year terms on the PJM Board of Managers. They were reelected at the PJM Annual Meeting.
Takahashi joined the PJM Board in 2016 and currently serves as Board Chair. He previously served as chief financial officer of Ascendant Group Limited, parent company of Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited. Prior to that, he was group director and chief financial officer of CLP Holdings Limited, one of two vertically integrated electric utility companies in Hong Kong, from 2008 to 2014, having been with the organization since 2003. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Blackwell joined the PJM Board in 2015. He has 36 years of experience in power system planning and operation. Most recently, he held the position of senior vice president of Power Delivery at Santee Cooper, where he had overall responsibility for Santee Cooper's transmission system, including compliance with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's Reliability Standards. Blackwell also served as chair of the SERC Board and served on other SERC Board committees. He has a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University and is a licensed professional engineer in South Carolina.
Oskvig joined the PJM Board in 2016. He has more than 40 years of experience within the energy industry and served as president and chief executive officer of the Energy division of Black & Veatch from 2006 to 2015, as well as on its Board, having been with the organization since 1975. From 1972 to 1975, he served as a base civil engineering officer in the United States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Iowa and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah.
Sarah Rogers To Retire From Board of Managers
Current PJM Board member Sarah Rogers also announced her intent to retire following the Board's July meeting. PJM's Operating Agreement stipulates that the Board shall appoint a replacement for any vacancy until the next Annual Meeting. The Board has requested that the 2022–2023 Nominating Committee, which is made up of PJM stakeholders and current Board members, identify a candidate for the Board to appoint until the 2023 Annual Meeting when the candidate will stand for election.
PJM Interconnection, founded in 1927, ensures the reliability of the high-voltage electric power system serving 65 million people in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. PJM coordinates and directs the operation of the region's transmission grid, which includes over 85,103 miles of transmission lines; administers a competitive wholesale electricity market; and plans regional transmission expansion improvements to maintain grid reliability and relieve congestion. PJM's regional grid and market operations produce annual savings of $3.2 billion to $4 billion. For the latest news about PJM, visit PJM Inside Lines at insidelines.pjm.com.
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YouTube will no longer remove videos falsely claiming the 2020 U.S. presidential election was stolen, reversing a policy put in place in the contentious weeks following the 2020 vote.
The Google-owned video platform said in a blog post that it has taken down "tens of thousands" of videos questioning the integrity of past U.S. presidential elections since it created the policy in December 2020.
But two and a half years later, the company said it "will stop removing content that advances false claims that widespread fraud, errors, or glitches occurred in the 2020 and other past U.S. Presidential elections" because things have changed. It said the decision was "carefully deliberated."
"In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech without meaningfully reducing the risk of violence or other real-world harm," YouTube said.
The platform will continue to ban videos misleading voters about when, where, and how to vote, claims that discourage voting, and "content that encourages others to interfere with democratic processes."
It also prohibits some false claims about election fraud or errors in other countries, including the 2021 German federal election and the 2014, 2018, and 2022 Brazilian presidential elections.
YouTube's reversal of its prohibition on false claims about U.S. elections comes as the 2024 campaign is already underway, and former president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump continues to claim, without evidence, that he lost to Joe Biden in 2020 because of widespread fraud.
"YouTube was one of the last major social media platforms to keep in place a policy attempting to curb 2020 election misinformation. Now, it's decided to take the easy way out by giving people like Donald Trump and his enablers free rein to continue to lie without consequence about the 2020 elections," said Julie Millican, vice president of liberal watchdog Media Matters for America. "YouTube and the other platforms that preceded it in weakening their election misinformation policies, like Facebook, have made it clear that one attempted insurrection wasn't enough. They're setting the stage for an encore."
YouTube's policy went further than Facebook and Twitter, which said they would label but not take down false election claims.
Twitter stopped labeling false claims about the 2020 election early last year, saying it had been more than a year since the election was certified and Biden took office.
Facebook has pulled back on its use of labeling, according to a 2022 Washington Post analysis of unfounded election fraud claims on the platform.
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SAN ANTONIO – According to the San Antonio police, two people, one in all whom had burns, have been taken to the clinic after an apartment complex stuck hearth.
The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) answered to the fireplace at roughly 2:20 a.m. Saturday at an apartment complex in the 4000 block of E Southcross Boulevard.
SAFD firefighters have been in a position to temporarily include the fireplace inside of mins and prohibit it to only one unit.
One person was once hospitalized in severe situation with burns, whilst some other was once admitted, following an attack that transpired prior to the coming of the fireplace staff.
San Antonio police have taken one particular person into custody on the website of the twist of fate.
Fortunately, all different citizens have been in a position to flee safely, and no further accidents were reported.
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Truex, Reddick, Allmendinger are drivers to watch
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Dave Burns, Parker Kligerman, and Dustin Long select the drivers they're keeping an eye on in Chicago, including Martin Truex Jr., Bubba Wallace, AJ Allmendinger, Chris Buescher, Tyler Reddick, and Brad Keselowski. | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/kurt-busch-criticizes-nascar-for-missed-calls | 2023-07-05 13:30:31 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nascar/kurt-busch-criticizes-nascar-for-missed-calls |
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Twist Bioscience Corporation ("Twist" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TWST). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Twist and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On November 15, 2022, Scorpion Capital published a short report on Twist (the "Scorpion Report"). The Scorpion Report described Twist as "[t]he latest miniaturized 'lab-on-a-chip' scam, just like Theranos, Berkeley Lights, and other failures" and "[a] ticking time bomb that we believe is resorting to a Worldcom-esque accounting fraud". The Scorpion Report alleged that "Twist's reported gross margins of 45% are simply implausible" and claimed that "[m]ultiple competitors internally refer to Twist's price dumping and customer subsidy scheme as a 'Ponzi'".
Following publication of the Scorpion Report, Twist's stock price fell $7.57 per share, or 19.92%, to close at $30.43 per share on November 15, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Outcry as Kenya lifts six-year ban on logging
Barely a year since he took office, President William Ruto has lifted the ban Kenya imposed on logging to conserve water six years ago. The reversal, according to Ruto, was motivated by a need to create jobs.
"If people will import furniture from foreign countries, we shall tax the items, because we want those furniture items made by young people from the Republic of Kenya, and this is why we have decided to open up the forest and harvest timber so that we can create jobs for our youth," Ruto said.
Ruto also said Kenya would continue with its plan to plant 15 billion trees in 10 years.
Climate activists say the lifting of the ban that saw a gain of 3% forest cover amounts to a major setback.
Climate activists push back
Ruto's sentiments were reiterated by the country's environment cabinet secretary Soipan Tuya. Tuya said people who have waited since 2018 to harvest trees in commercial forests now have an opportunity. Logging will be controlled and supervised to ensure that loggers do not extend their activities beyond the areas marked for commercial logging, the cabinet secretary said.
"The 150,000 hectares are in parts of our gazetted forests, only there will we allow for harvesting of commercial, exotic trees but not in indigenous forests," Tuya said.
Greenpeace Africa activist Tracy Makheti says the government has erred in rushing to allow people to cut trees as there are other means to create jobs for youth.
"If the government really wanted to create job opportunities for Kenyans, they would look at opportunities that have a future," Makheti told DW.
"If we cut down our trees when our forest coverage is barely 10% in the next five or six years ... we will come back and start crying [over] the same issue."
Reversal of climate gains
When the ban on logging was imposed in 2018, Kenya's forest coverage was at about 5.8%.
Last year, the government launched an ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees. The campaign dubbed #JazaMiti aims to improve forest coverage beyond the current 8.8%.
A return to logging could send #JazaMiti down the drain, Makheti told DW .
She believes that drastic measures need to be in place to ensure a 30% tree cover target within 10 years. The three key steps would be to reinstate the ban on logging, focus on alternatives to timber, and focus on forest regeneration, according to Makheti.
An online petition
Ruto who currently chairs the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change is now under fire for doublespeak on climate justice.
"He has been going round the world telling people how Africans are championing for climate justice the same president again lifting the ban on logging, Makheti told DW.
During the COP27 in Egypt, the Kenyan leader promised world leaders that "carbon Credits will be Kenya's next big export.”
On a recent trip to France, Ruto again called for climate justice in Africa.
An online petition has garnered close on 40,000 signatures. The Greenpeace Africa campaign dubbed "Hands off Kenya's Forests."
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TOKYO — A Japanese court ruled Monday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated.
The Osaka District Court ruling is the second decision on the issue, and disagrees with a ruling last year by a Sapporo court that found the ban on same-sex marriages unconstitutional. It underscores how divisive the issue remains in Japan, the only member of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations that does not recognize same-sex unions.
In its ruling, the Osaka court rejected the plaintiffs' demand for 1 million yen ($7,400) in damages per couple for discrimination they face.
The plaintiffs — two male couples and one female couple — were among 14 same-sex couples who filed lawsuits against the government in five major cities — Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka — in 2019 for violating rights to free union and equality.
They argued that they have been illegally discriminated against by being deprived of the same economic and legal benefits that heterosexual couples enjoy through marriage.
Support for sexual diversity has grown slowly in Japan, but legal protections are still lacking for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. LGBTQ people often face discrimination at school, work and at home, causing many to hide their sexual identities.
Rights groups had pushed for passage of an equality act ahead of last summer's Tokyo Olympics, when international attention was focused on Japan, but the bill was quashed by the conservative governing party.
The Osaka court on Monday said freedom of marriage in the 1947 constitution only means male-female unions and does not include those of the same sex, and therefore banning same-sex marriages is not unconstitutional.
Judge Fumi Doi said marriage for heterosexual couples is a system established by society to protect a relationship between men and women who bear and raise children, and that ways to protect same-sex relationships are still undergoing public debate.
The court, however, urged the parliament to seek methods to better protect same-sex relationships, including options to legalize same-sex marriage.
Monday's ruling was a setback for activists who were hoping to further pressure the government after the ruling by the Sapporo district court in March 2021.
The plaintiffs and their lawyers called Monday's ruling unacceptable and said they would appeal.
Akiyoshi Tanaka, a plaintiff, said at a news conference that they took legal action to obtain backing from the judicial process for parliament to take action, but "the court stayed away from making a decision."
He said he will keep fighting. "We don't have time to feel discouraged," he added.
Public opinion in Japan currently favors legalizing same-sex marriage.
Under current rules in Japan, same-sex couples cannot inherit each other's property, house or other assets they share, and have no parental rights over each other's children. They are often barred from renting apartments together, and from hospital visits and other services available to married couples.
More than 200 municipalities across Japan, or 12% of the total, have begun issuing non-legally binding partnership certificates to same-sex couples since Tokyo's Shibuya district became the first to do so in 2015.
The Tokyo metropolitan government recently adopted a plan to accept registrations starting in October from sexual-minority couples seeking certificates of their partnerships.
Still, this is not the same as a marriage certificate and does not provide equal legal protection.
Taiwan is the only Asian nation or territory that has legalized same-sex marriage.
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Overweight people lost average 35 to 52 pounds on newly approved diabetes drug, study says
By Sandee LaMotte and Virginia Langmaid, CNN
A weekly dose of a medication recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes may help adults without diabetes lose weight as well, a new study found.
Tirzepatide, which is sold under the brand name Mounjaro, was studied in people without diabetes in three dosages: 5, 10 and 15 milligrams. Participants with obesity or who were overweight and took the 5-milligram dose lost an average of 35 pounds (16 killograms), those on the 10-milligram dose lost an average of 49 pounds (22 kilograms), and participants on the 15-milligram dose lost an average of 52 pounds (23.6 kilograms).
“Almost 40% of individuals lost a quarter of their body weight,” said coauthor Dr. Ania Jastreboff, codirector of the Yale Center for Weight Management in a briefing for the media.
“The data was quite impressive,” said Dr. Robert Gabbay, chief medical officer of the American Diabetes Association, who spoke to CNN from the ADA’s 82nd Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, where the study results were presented.
“The weight loss that they got in this study was even greater than what had been seen in the previous studies of people with diabetes,” Gabbay, who was not involved with the study, said.
“The middle range of weight loss for people in this new study was 49 pounds — 49 pounds is a lot,” he said. “It’s the range of weight loss that we typically think only possible through surgery.”
All in all, people without diabetes lost an average of 15% to 20.9% of their starting body weight over the course of the 72-week double-blinded, randomized clinical trial, which was published Saturday in The New England Journal of Medicine. Participants who got a placebo lost between 2.4% and 3.1% of their body weight, on average.
In comparison, studies on people with diabetes who used tirzepatide found they lost an average of 15% of their starting body weight, Gabbay said.
“This is a not uncommon observation,” he said. “The impact of previous weight loss medications are less effective in people with diabetes, and we honestly don’t know exactly why.”
However, the impact of tirzepatide on people with diabetes is still “profound,” Gabbay said, “providing much more than other tools that we’ve had.”
Self-injected dose
For the new study, weekly injections of tirzepatide were tested in more than 2,500 people without diabetes who had a body mass index (BMI) over 30 or who were over 27 BMI and had at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease. A measure of a person’s height-to-weight ratio, a BMI of 25 or higher is considered overweight in adults.
At the start of the study, the participants had an average weight of 231 pounds (104.8 kilograms) and average BMI of 38.
Adults in the study injected themselves with tirzepatide or a placebo once a week, using “a small penlike device with a tiny, tiny needle,” Gabbay said. “The prick from that needle is less painful than, for example, people that prick their fingers to measure blood glucose.”
People in the study also received counseling sessions to help them stay on a healthy diet with a daily 500-calorie deficit, as well as at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. While that certainly helped, it does not explain the magnitude of the weight loss seen in the study, Gabbay said.
“The kind of weight loss that we see when people exercise and change their calorie intake is somewhere in the order of 5% to 7%,” he said. “This study showed a profoundly greater weight loss, far above what we would imagine with lifestyle changes.”
The most common side effects reported were nausea, diarrhea and constipation. Between 2.6% and 7.1% of the participants discontinued treatment due to adverse events.
Mounjaro carries a boxed warning about thyroid tumors and should not be used by people with a family history of certain thyroid conditions.
“Obesity should be treated like any other chronic disease — with effective and safe approaches that target underlying (causes of) disease … and these results underscore that tirzepatide may be doing just that,” Jastreboff of the Yale Center for Weight Management said in an American Diabetes Association news release.
“These results are an important step forward in potentially expanding effective therapeutic options for people with obesity.”
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I get lots of emails from readers expressing sentiments similar to what these guys recently sent me: “Why should rich people get Social Security? I think it’s just morally wrong that wealthy people should be able to collect a Social Security check.” Here is another example: “Why all the fuss about Social Security going broke? We could save the system forever if we just take rich people off the program.”
I always respond to these people by making the following points. Social Security isn’t, and never has been, a welfare program. One of the basic tenets of Social Security is that if you work and pay taxes for a required amount of time, you are going to get a Social Security benefit someday. And you get that benefit if you are poor or if you are rich. In other words, if you pay into the system, you’re going to get something out of the system. It’s as simple as that.
Or to put that yet another way. Social Security has never been means-tested. And if we ever were to do that, by decreeing that certain people are too wealthy to get Social Security, then you start turning Social Security into a welfare program. And I think that is a slippery slope we do not want to descend.
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But if we were to do the unthinkable and means-test the program, especially as part of some package of reforms intended to “save Social Security,” then where do you draw the line? I mean, how rich is too rich to get Social Security? When I ask this question of guys like those who sent me the emails I included above, they will usually quickly say something like: “Billionaires shouldn’t get Social Security.”
Well, if you are doing that as part of a plan to keep Social Security solvent for future generations, it’s a totally worthless gesture. According to a Google search I did, the U.S. is home to about 770 billionaires. So, knocking 770 people off the program, out of the hundreds of millions of current and future beneficiaries, is absolutely meaningless.
And if you want them off the program because you think it is “morally wrong,” then I can only repeat the point I made earlier. These folks worked and paid Social Security taxes just like everyone else, so they should be able to get Social Security benefits just like everyone else.
And speaking of what rich people pay into the system, let me make some points about a related issue. Many people think that one of the Social Security reforms should be a plan to make rich people pay more into the system.
For the entire 86-year history of the program, there has been a cap on the wages subject to Social Security tax. That cap has certainly inched its way up over the years, from $3,000 in 1937 to $160,200 today. But some say the cap should be raised rather steeply, or even eliminated.
But here is what people don’t realize when they float such ideas. Social Security benefits are tied to a person’s taxable wages. In other words, the more you pay into the program, the more you are going to get out of the program. So, if you sharply increase the wage base for wealthier people, you are concurrently going to sharply increase the benefits these wealthy people will someday get in return. And so, a lot of the extra money you think you are pumping into the Social Security pipeline as part of a reform package will simply pour out of the other end of the pipe in future benefits for the well-to-do.
In other words, if you dramatically raise or even eliminate the wage cap to help “save Social Security,” what you’d have to do is place a cap on the benefits paid out of the system to wealthier people to make that kind of reform work. And that would be a hard thing to pull off politically.
And before I wrap up my discussion of wealthy people and Social Security, there is one final point I need to make. Earlier, I said that Social Security is not a welfare program. But having said that, I must point out that there actually are certain “social welfare” characteristics that have been an intrinsic part of Social Security’s makeup from the very beginning. After all, the word “social” isn’t included in the name of the program just because it alliteratively looks good next to the word “security.”
To put that another way, there always have been social goals for American society built into the DNA of Social Security. And one of those goals is to raise the standard of living in retirement for lower-income people.
So how does Social Security achieve that goal? With a benefit formula that is skewed to give lower-income people a better deal out of the system than that offered to wealthier folks. That doesn’t mean that low-income people get higher benefits than better-off people do. Warren Buffett, for example, certainly gets a significantly higher Social Security benefit than the maid who cleans his mansion will get someday when she retires. But as a percentage of what they kicked into the system (in the form of Social Security taxes), that maid will get a much better “rate of return” than Buffett gets.
I don’t have the space here today to get into the intricacies of the Social Security benefit formula, but that maid could potentially end up with a benefit that represents 90% of her pre-retirement income. On the other hand, Warren Buffett’s Social Security benefit might only be about 30% of his Social Security taxable income (and only a teeny-tiny fraction of his actual income).
And in case you’re wondering, the Social Security benefit formula is set up so that most of us (in other words, people with average incomes) end up with a Social Security benefit that is about 42% of our pre-retirement income.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security — Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns, visit creators.com. | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/social-security-you-yes-rich-people-should-get-social-security/article_dd02941e-15fe-11ee-8640-37f482545311.html | 2023-07-30 14:13:28 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/social-security-you-yes-rich-people-should-get-social-security/article_dd02941e-15fe-11ee-8640-37f482545311.html |
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A naked woman armed with a gun and knife on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge created traffic gridlock for evening rush-hour commuters on Tuesday.
The incident began at 4:38 p.m., officials said. Bay Bridge drivers called 911 to report that a woman, who was “completely naked,” had fired a gun into the air, and at several cars. She also threatened random victims with a knife, and attempted to get into cars on the bridge, investigators told Nexstar’s KRON.
The incident prompted the California Highway Patrol to close eastbound lanes on Interstate 80 near the toll plaza, as well as the I-80 connector ramp to I-880 in Oakland.
Officers ultimately found the woman walking on the bridge just before 6 p.m. and ordered her to drop her weapons. She was apprehended and taken by ambulance to a local hospital for medical and psychiatric evaluations, according to the CHP.
No injuries were reported during the bizarre incident. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/naked-woman-fires-gun-at-cars-on-california-bridge-chp/ | 2023-07-26 18:27:19 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/naked-woman-fires-gun-at-cars-on-california-bridge-chp/ |
GOP Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan says that every member in his party needs to hold former President Trump “accountable” for Sen. Raphael Warnock’s (D-Ga.) victory in Tuesday’s runoff election.
“The only way to explain this is candidate quality,” Duncan said in an interview with CNN, alluding to the controversies surrounding failed Republican challenger Herschel Walker, whom Trump had strongly encouraged to run.
Duncan added that he hopes Warnock’s victory will be a wake-up call for the GOP to examine their future with Trump as the face of the party.
“If we don’t take our medicine here, it’s our fault. … Every Republican in this country ought to hold Donald Trump accountable for this,” he said.
Warnock, a senior pastor at Atlanta-based Ebenezer Baptist Church, defeated Walker in Tuesday’s runoff, resulting in him earning a full term in Congress and giving his party an extra seat in their majority control of the Senate chamber, 51 to 49.
The Warnock-Walker showdown went into a runoff after neither candidate garnered more than 50 percent of the vote in last month’s general election.
Duncan is not alone among Republicans blaming candidate quality for their surprisingly underwhelming results in last month’s midterms. Several of the losing candidates, including Walker and Pennsylvania’s Mehmet Oz, had been all but hand-picked by Trump.
The former president, who faces a slew of state and federal investigations against him and his business, announced his third White House campaign at his Mar-a-Lago estate last month.
Duncan told CNN last week that he didn’t vote for Walker, a former college and professional football player, in Tuesday’s runoff, saying he “couldn’t find anything that made sense for me to put my vote behind” him. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/gop-georgia-lieutenant-governor-every-republican-ought-to-hold-donald-trump-accountable-for-warnock-win/ | 2022-12-07 18:22:34 | 1 | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/gop-georgia-lieutenant-governor-every-republican-ought-to-hold-donald-trump-accountable-for-warnock-win/ |
Hearing delayed for ex-DA charged in wake of Arbery killing
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A judge has postponed a court hearing this week for a former Georgia prosecutor charged with meddling in the police investigation of the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Superior Court Judge John R. Turner ordered that the court appearance for former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson’, initially scheduled for Thursday, be held later, according to court records. The judge has not set a new date.
Johnson has not appeared in court since she was indicted in September 2021 on charges of violating her oath of office and hindering police investigating Arbery’s killing. White men in pickup trucks chased the young Black man on Feb. 23, 2020, after spotting him running in their neighborhood outside coastal Brunswick. The chase ended with Arbery being shot dead in the street.
The man who initiated the chase, Greg McMichael, was a retiree who had worked as an investigator for Johnson. She was still Glynn County’s top prosecutor when Arbery was killed, but lost her reelection campaign a few months later.
The indictment against Johnson accuses her of using her office to try to shield Greg McMichael and Travis McMichael, his adult son who fired the fatal shotgun blasts, from prosecution.
Both McMichaels and a neighbor who joined the chase and recorded cellphone video of the killing, William “Roddie” Bryan, weren’t arrested until more than two months later when the video leaked online and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation took over the case from local police.
The McMichaels and Bryan all have since been convicted of murder and federal hate crime charges.
Johnson has denied wrongdoing, saying she immediately recused herself from the investigation into Arbery’s death.
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How to Watch the Marlins vs. Tigers Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 29
Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers hit the field on Saturday at LoanDepot park against Johnny Cueto, who is projected to start for the Miami Marlins. First pitch will be at 4:10 PM ET.
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Marlins vs. Tigers Live Stream, TV Channel and Game Info:
- Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023
- Time: 4:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: LoanDepot park
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Marlins Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Marlins have hit 93 home runs this season, the third-lowest total in MLB play.
- Miami's .398 slugging percentage is 20th in baseball.
- The Marlins have the fourth-best batting average in the league (.264).
- Miami scores the fifth-fewest runs in baseball (428 total, 4.1 per game).
- The Marlins' .320 on-base percentage is 13th in MLB.
- The Marlins strike out eight times per game to rank seventh in the majors.
- The 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Miami's pitching staff ranks third in the majors.
- Miami has the 13th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.11).
- The Marlins average MLB's 12th-ranked WHIP (1.267).
Tigers Batting & Pitching Performance
- The Tigers have hit just 96 homers this season, which ranks 26th in the league.
- Detroit is 29th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .365 this season.
- The Tigers rank 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .231.
- Detroit has scored 406 runs (just 3.9 per game) this season, which ranks 28th in MLB.
- The Tigers have an OBP of just .299 this season, which ranks 28th in MLB.
- The Tigers rank 18th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.
- Detroit averages the 21st-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.4) in the majors this season.
- Detroit has the 22nd-ranked ERA (4.53) in the majors this season.
- Tigers pitchers have a 1.253 WHIP this season, eighth-best in the majors.
Marlins Probable Starting Pitcher
- The Marlins will look to Cueto (0-1) in his third start this season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, when he tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up two hits.
Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher
- Beau Brieske has been named the starter for the Tigers and will make his first start this season.
- The 25-year-old righty will start for the first time this campaign after pitching in relief five times.
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Department of Public Works crews found a sinkhole on the property of the Montebello Water Treatment Plant, near Lake Montebello, on Wednesday in Northeast Baltimore, officials said Thursday afternoon.
Director Jason W. Mitchell said in a news release that the sinkhole formed from a “compromised” 9-foot stormwater main dating back to the 1880s, which exposed a 7-foot water main.
“DPW is coordinating with our state and local partners to stabilize the site swiftly so that the pipes can be secured, the sinkhole backfilled, and water service maintained for our valued customers,” Mitchell said in the release.
Spokesperson James Bentley said Wednesday that there was no impact to water customers at this time.
“There have been minor adjustments to operations at Montebello due to reassigning employees to assist with securing the site for safety, conducting assessments, and relieving the load on the 84″ line,” Bentley wrote in an email to The Baltimore Sun. None of these adjustments are negatively impacting service, he said. | https://www.capitalgazette.com/maryland/bs-md-ci-sinkhole-montebello-water-plant-20221110-427c33jnzrd4xprzyikqk3tmm4-story.html | 2022-11-11 02:31:50 | 0 | https://www.capitalgazette.com/maryland/bs-md-ci-sinkhole-montebello-water-plant-20221110-427c33jnzrd4xprzyikqk3tmm4-story.html |
(NewsNation) — Two people who were reported missing after not coming home from a Nevada music and car show have been found dead, authorities said.
Juan Almanza Zavala, 36, and Janette Pantoja, 29 were coming home from a music and car show in Reno, Nevada, on Aug. 6, a local TV station reported. The two, who dated for years and still maintained a good relationship according to their families, were last seen driving a blue Ford Explorer.
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a man and a woman were found after a man called 911 saying he spotted a vehicle down an embankment Wednesday night. Both bodies were found outside the car.
“Due to the nature of injuries, the male can only be tentatively identified as 36-year-old Juan Almanza Zavala,” Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook. “The female was confirmed to be 29-year-old Janette Pantoja.”
The car was not visible from the highway. Investigators had been searching rural areas nearby for the last two weeks. California Highway Patrol is conducting a vehicle accident investigation. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/missing-former-couple-found-dead-after-music-and-car-show/ | 2022-08-19 14:16:43 | 0 | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/missing-former-couple-found-dead-after-music-and-car-show/ |
BRUSSELS, Belgium — In the most significant effort yet to punish Russia for its war in Ukraine, the European Union agreed to ban the overwhelming majority of Russian oil imports after tense negotiations that exposed the cracks in European unity.
From the moment Russia invaded on Feb. 24, the West has sought to hit Moscow's lucrative energy sector to cut off funding for its war. But any such move is a double-edged sword, especially in Europe, which relies on the country for 25% of its oil and 40% of its natural gas. European countries that are even more heavily dependent on Russia have been especially reluctant to act.
In a move unthinkable just months ago, EU leaders agreed late Monday to cut around 90% of all Russian oil imports over the next six months.
In response to the EU’s decision, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, took to Twitter, saying: “Russia will find other importers.”
Russia has not shied away from withholding its energy supplies, despite the economic damage it could suffer as a result. And Russian energy giant Gazprom announced it would cut natural gas supplies to Dutch trader GasTerra on Tuesday and it is considering cutting off Denmark. It’s already turned the taps off in Bulgaria, Poland and Finland.
Dutch trader GasTerra said the move was announced after it refused Gazprom’s “one-sided payment requirements.” That's a reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand that European nations pay for gas in rubles — an arrangement many have refused. GasTerra said homes would not be hit as it had bought gas elsewhere in anticipation of a shutoff.
Talks at EU headquarters in Brussels were set Tuesday to focus on ways to end the trading bloc’s dependence on Russian energy, by diversifying supplies and speeding up the transition to renewable sources and away, as much as possible given recent price hikes, from fossil fuels.
The oil embargo, tied up in a new package of sanctions that will also target Russia's biggest bank and state media outlets accused of spreading propaganda, covers crude oil and petroleum products but has an exception for oil delivered by pipeline.
Hungarian Prime minister Viktor Orban made clear that he could only support the new sanctions if his country’s oil supply security was guaranteed. Hungary gets more than 60% of its oil from Russia and depends on crude that comes through the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline.
The EU estimated that could mean around 90% of Russian oil — the majority of it brought into Europe by sea — is banned by the end of the year. As part of the measure, Germany and Poland agreed to stop using oil from the northern branch of the Druzhba pipeline.
The sanctions package must still be finalized in the coming days.
The leaders reached their compromise after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged them to end “internal arguments that only prompt Russia to put more and more pressure on the whole of Europe.”
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Mike Corder in The Hague, Netherlands, contributed to this report. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/nation-world/eu-russian-oil-ban/507-843b706b-bbe0-46fc-9d40-a33d0362a2d2 | 2022-05-31 10:00:36 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/nation-world/eu-russian-oil-ban/507-843b706b-bbe0-46fc-9d40-a33d0362a2d2 |
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Domingo Germán pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history Wednesday night, retiring every Oakland batter in an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
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NEW YORK , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: , N.Y., September 6, 2022. Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) between May 31, 2019 and July 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Uber securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Uber class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7523 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Uber had defective disclosure controls and procedures; (2) Uber concealed and/or downplayed the full scope and severity of its prior misconduct, including, among other things, the extent to which it secretly lobbied government officials and politicians to bypass legal and regulatory requirements, as well as knowingly risked the safety of Uber drivers, to fuel the Company's global growth; (3) as a result, Uber's present global footprint and market share is in significant part the byproduct of previously undisclosed, unsustainable, and illegal business practices; (4) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Uber's reputation, as well as subject the Company to a heightened risk of governmental and regulatory scrutiny and enforcement action; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Now open, the new resort studios offer another way to stay at the member-favorite Disney Vacation Club property
ORLANDO, Fla., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Disney Vacation Club® executives, invited guests and some special Disney friends gathered to celebrate the opening of the new resort studios at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort. The recent expansion added more than 200 resort studios providing the opportunity for more Disney Vacation Club members to call this beloved resort "home."
In a setting inspired by a garden tea party, Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club shared the dedication remarks.
"Celebrated for its Victorian architecture and elegance, The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is one of our grandest Disney Vacation Club resorts," said Diercksen. "Disney Vacation Club is the key to magical vacations year after year, and this expansion is a reflection of our continued commitment to provide members and guests even more opportunities to make lasting vacation memories."
In addition to the expansion, Diercksen also shared that new enhancements have been made to existing villas, including the elegant deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, and spacious three-bedroom grand villas that accommodate up to 12 guests.
Just in time to conclude this special "tea party," Alice, Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit joined the celebration and led the way to the magical key that revealed the first look at the new resort studios.
A touch of Victorian charm and splendor, along with easy access to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort via monorail, motorcoach and water taxi services, has long made The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa a favorite resort among Disney Vacation Club members.
During a stay at this enchanting resort, Disney Vacation Club members can look forward to personalized service, plenty of charm, and relaxing vacations filled with many of the comforts of home, including a kitchen and washer and dryer in one- and two-bedroom villas, and truly elegant three-bedroom grand villas.
Today, there are a total of 15 Disney Vacation Club properties across four states, including Disney's Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World Resort, and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawaii.
Disney Vacation Club, a leader in vacation ownership, debuted in 1991 with a flexible, vacation points-based system rather than the traditional fixed-week timeshare model. Today, Disney Vacation Club has more than 250,000 member families, from all 50 states and approximately 100 countries, who have discovered the joys of membership.
Disney Vacation Club members are able to choose from among a variety of exciting vacation destinations, including a stay at any Disney Vacation Club Resort or one of thousands of other vacation options in destinations around the world. Plus, when purchasing directly from Disney, members can also enjoy the Disney Collection, which includes select Disney Resort hotels, Disney Cruise Line and guided vacations with Adventures by Disney or National Geographic Expeditions, as well as the World Collection, a range of well-known resorts and hotels in landmark cities, international destinations, and exotic locales.
With Disney Vacation Club properties located near the Disney theme parks in Florida and California, members have easy access to new and innovative attractions on both coasts for years to come. For more information and special offers, visit www.disneyvacationclub.com.
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OMAHA, Neb., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release second quarter 2023 financial and operating results on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company's management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Parties interested in participating via teleconference may dial 877-407-8293. International callers may dial 201-689-8349. A live webcast of the presentation and materials will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific's website at www.up.com/investor. A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.
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The life of Cleopatra VII Philopator, Queen of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, is still captivating even centuries after her rule.
Starting from the young age of 18 up until the mysterious circumstances surrounding her rumored death by suicide at 39, Cleopatra carried on the Ptolemaic dynasty with strength and the respect of her people for just over two decades. It’s probably for that reason and a plethora of others that her life story has been the subject of multiple Hollywood film projects, including one of the first six-reel feature films ever produced in the U.S. back in 1912. The most notable of course is probably the 1968 version with late Hollywood siren Elizabeth Taylor in the lead role.
Yeah, you heard that right: the Queen of Egypt was notoriously played by a white actress whose lineage is of British-American roots by way of London and Kansas. Far from the Northeast African empire that Cleopatra once ruled, no?
Well, it appears the Queen’s ethnicity is at the topic of discussion once again following the recent announcement of Netflix’s upcoming docuseries, Queen Cleopatra, which casted Black British actress Adele James as its coveted lead.
Narrated by Jada Pinkett-Smith, the series will be the first of an anthology that aims to tell the stories of prominent African queens. Sounds great on paper, but Cleopatra’s race has unfortunately made casting her a topic of high debate for as long as many can remember. On one hand there’s the cold hard fact that Egypt is in Africa, which would make it quite likely that she has some African lineage. On the other hand, she’s believed to have been born to the Macedonian Greek dynasty of the Ptolemies located in Ancient Greece, which some historians believe means she has little to no Egyptian ancestry. Still, there are many who believe wholeheartedly that she was Persian.
The theories surrounding Cleopatra being Black derive from her mother and maternal grandmother, who both were ironically all but erased from the history books. Sound familiar? As the race of Cleopatra gets heavily debated, take a look below at what director Tina Gharavi had to say in regards to the controversy surrounding her upcoming show, via Variety:
“Born in Iran, I am a Persian, and Cleopatra’s heritage has been attributed at one time or another to the Greeks, the Macedonians and the Persians. The known facts are that her Macedonian Greek family — the Ptolemaic lineage — intermarried with West Asian’s Seleucid dynasty and had been in Egypt for 300 years. Cleopatra was eight generations away from these Ptolemaic ancestors, making the chance of her being white somewhat unlikely. After 300 years, surely, we can safely say Cleopatra was Egyptian. She was no more Greek or Macedonian than Rita Wilson or Jennifer Aniston. Both are one generation from Greece.
Doing the research, I realized what a political act it would be to see Cleopatra portrayed by a Black actress. For me, the idea that people had gotten it so incredibly wrong before — historically, from Theda Bara to Monica Bellucci, and recently, with Angelina Jolie and Gal Gadot in the running to play her — meant we had to get it even more right. The hunt was on to find the right performer to bring Cleopatra into the 21st century.
Why shouldn’t Cleopatra be a melanated sister? And why do some people need Cleopatra to be white? Her proximity to whiteness seems to give her value, and for some Egyptians it seems to really matter.”
The last sentence is an extremely hot take that got many Egyptians talking on social media. With the series set to begin airing in just a matter of weeks on May 10, now’s definitely the time to be having these type of cultural conversations.
Watch the trailer for Netflix’s upcoming docuseries Queen Cleopatra below, and afterwards keep scrolling to tap into the great race debate going down on social media:
The ‘Cleopatra’ Complex: Netflix Made Its Lead Actress Black, Leading To Egyptian Outrage was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
1. After the success of Cleopatra, Netflix brings you:
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2. The Iranian Director of Queen Cleopatra, Tina Gharavi doubles down and describes Egyptians as “Black Arabs”. And then she went on blabbing about “Arab Invasions” Pathetic.
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3. The entire narrative around Cleopatra being black is nothing more than American academics and media lying to America’s black population to make them feel better about themselves.
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4. How do we tell Netflix that Egypt was politically irrelevant at the time of Cleopatra and Rome was the great power in the world?
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5. This is getting beyond a joke now. Cleopatra was Macedonian Greek, known for their Nordic appearance. Why depict her as black? Bizarre 🤯
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6. You’re making a documentary. Cleopatra’s ethnicity was not some irrelevant factor. Her first language was greek and she was the first of her royal line to even try and learn egyptian. She grew up culturally Greek in a majority Greek city.
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7. Well, it seems Jada Pinkett Smith has folks all uptight because of her upcoming documentary on Netflix. It’s called #QueenCleopatra and it airs on May 10. The issue is, Cleopatra is shown as Black woman and some don’t like it. Personally, I can’t wait to see it! 👸🏾👸🏾👸🏾
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8. According to archaeological research, this is what Cleopatra VII looked like.
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9. The real Queen Cleopatra , Cleopatra and the ancient Egyptians are not black
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10. Cleopatra is so overdone too, like if you want to tell a story about a black queen, here’s a list. -Amina- Warrior Queen of Zaria Nigeria -Kandake- Warrior Empress of Ethiopia -Yaa Asantewa- Ashanti Kingdom, Ghana -Queen Moremi– Ile-Ife Kingdom, Nigeria And many more.
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11. Yes she was black and I stand on that!!! Stop trying to say Cleopatra was white because she was not!
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12. I don’t wanna talk about this shit but i am sorry but what do expect us to do, clapping to you damn actions You can’t ruin the Egyptian history, cleopatra wasn’t black, ancient Egyptians weren’t black Fuck off Netflix
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13. But y’all upset over Cleopatra being black, c’mon now 😂
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14. No one speaks about how gal gadot is playing cleopatra and she’s not Greek or Egyptian either ?
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15. At the age of 17, Cleopatra became Queen of Egypt and ruled until she was 39 years old. She was a polyglot, as she spoke nine languages, including Ancient Egyptian and the languages of the Parthians, Hebrews, Medes, Troglodytes, Syrians, Ethiopians, Kushite (Nubian) and Arabs. This meant that she was able to read any book in the world. She was also very knowledgeable in various subjects such as geography, history, astronomy, international diplomacy, mathematics, alchemy, medicine, zoology, economics, and more. Despite her many books being destroyed in a fire, some of her herbal remedies and beauty tips have survived. Additionally, her knowledge of languages allowed her to have access to numerous papyri that are now lost. Her influence on the sciences and medicine was highly esteemed in the early centuries of Christianity, making her an unparalleled figure in human history. #Africa
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The Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison for Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as a violent plot to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House, according to court papers filed Friday.
A Washington, D.C., jury convicted Rhodes in November in one of the most consequential cases brought in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, when a mob of then-President Donald Trump's supporters assaulted police officers, smashed windows and temporarily halted Congress’ certification of Biden’s victory.
Rhodes was convicted of plotting an armed rebellion with members of his far-right extremist group to stop the transfer of presidential power from Trump to Biden.
Prosecutors asked the judge to impose the quarter-century sentence, noting Rhodes had been convicted of multiple crimes — which also carry hefty sentences — in addition to seditious conspiracy, which calls for up 20 years in prison.
They asked the judge to go above the standard sentencing guidelines, arguing the offenses constitute terrorism.
The trial proved that Rhodes “led a conspiracy to use any means necessary, up to and including the use of force, to oppose the lawful transfer of power," prosecutors wrote. They said Rhodes “presents a current and unique danger to the community and to our democracy.”
“Using their positions of prominence within, and in affiliation with, the Oath Keepers organization, these defendants played a central and damning role in opposing by force the government of the United States, breaking the solemn oath many of them swore as members of the United States Armed Forces,” prosecutors wrote.
Prosecutors are seeking prison sentences ranging from 10 to 21 years for eight other Oath Keepers defendants convicted at trials.
The sentencing recommendations come a day after jurors in a different case convicted four leaders of another extremist group, the Proud Boys — including former national chairman Enrique Tarrio — of seditious conspiracy. The Proud Boys were accused of a separate plot to forcibly keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election.
Rhodes is scheduled to be sentenced on May 25. Rhodes' attorneys haven't yet filed papers indicating how much time they will ask the judge to impose. They have vowed to appeal his conviction.
Prosecutors built their case around dozens of encrypted messages and other communications in the weeks leading up to Jan. 6 that showed Rhodes rallying his followers to fight to defend Trump and warning they might need to “rise up in insurrection" to defeat Biden if Trump didn’t act.
Hundreds of people have been convicted in the attack that left dozens of officers injured and sent lawmakers running for their lives. But Rhodes and a co-defendant — Florida Oath Keepers chapter leader Kelly Meggs — were the first Jan. 6 defendants to be convicted at trial of seditious conspiracy.
Rhodes, who didn't go inside the Capitol, was cleared of two other conspiracy charges, but found guilty of obstructing Congress’ certification of Biden’s electoral victory.
The Yale Law School graduate and former Army paratrooper, who took the witness stand at trial, insisted there was no plan to attack the Capitol and said the Oath Keepers who did acted on their own. Rhodes said the Oath Keepers’ only mission that day was to provide security for Trump ally Roger Stone and other figures at events before the riot.
Three other defendants on trial with Rhodes and Meggs were acquitted of seditious conspiracy, but convicted of obstructing Congress, which also carries up to 20 years in prison. Another four Oath Keepers were convicted of the sedition charge during a second trial.
Jurors in Rhodes’ case saw video of his followers wearing combat gear and shouldering their way through the crowd in military-style stack formation before forcing their way into the Capitol. After the riot, Rhodes and other Oath Keepers went to an Olive Garden restaurant to celebrate, according to prosecutors.
Rhodes spent thousands of dollars on an AR-platform rifle, magazines, mounts, sights and other equipment on his way to Washington ahead of the riot, prosecutors told jurors. Prosecutors said Oath Keepers stashed weapons for “quick reaction force” teams prosecutors said were ready to get weapons into the city quickly if they were needed. The weapons were never deployed.
The trial revealed new details about Rhodes’ efforts to pressure Trump to fight to stay in the White House in the weeks leading up to Jan. 6. Shortly after the election, in a group chat that included Stone, Rhodes wrote, “So will you step up and push Trump to FINALLY take decisive action?”
Another man testified that after the riot, Rhodes tried to persuade him to pass along a message to Trump that urged the president not to give up his fight to hold onto power. The intermediary — a man who told jurors he had an indirect way to reach the president — recorded his meeting with Rhodes and went to the FBI instead of giving the message to Trump.
“If he’s not going to do the right thing and he’s just gonna let himself be removed illegally then we should have brought rifles,” Rhodes said during that meeting, according to a recording played for jurors.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be formally arrested and arraigned next Tuesday in his hush money case, court officials said — an announcement promising the historic, shocking scene of a former U.S. commander in chief forced to stand before a judge.
As the Manhattan court confirmed the timing on Friday, the streets outside had calmed from earlier in the week. There were no large-scale demonstrations for or against Trump, though tourists stopped to take selfies and throngs of reporters and police officers remained assembled.
When Trump turns himself in, he'll be booked mostly like anyone else facing charges, mug shot, fingerprinting and all. But he isn't expected to be put in handcuffs; he'll have Secret Service protection and will almost certainly be released that same day.
In the meantime, Trump's legal team prepared his defense while the prosecutor defended the grand jury investigation that propelled the matter toward trial. Congressional Republicans, as well as Trump himself, contend the whole matter is politically motivated.
“We urge you to refrain from these inflammatory accusations, withdraw your demand for information, and let the criminal justice process proceed without unlawful political interference,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg wrote to three Republican House committee chairs Friday in a letter obtained by The Associated Press.
The case is plunging the U.S. into uncharted legal waters, with Trump the first former president ever to face an indictment. And the political implications could be titanic ahead of next year’s presidential election. Trump is in the midst of running for president a third time and has said the case against him could hurt that effort — though his campaign is already raising money by citing it.
Top Republicans also have begun closing ranks around him. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has promised to use congressional oversight to probe Bragg. Reps. James Comer, Jim Jordan and Bryan Steil, the committee chairs whom Bragg addressed in his letter, have asked the district attorney's office for grand jury testimony, documents and copies of any communications with the Justice Department.
Trump's indictment came after a grand jury probe into hush money paid during the 2016 presidential campaign to squelch allegations of an extramarital sexual encounter. The indictment itself has remained sealed, as is standard in New York before an arraignment.
The investigation dug into six-figure payments made to porn actor Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. Both claim to have had sexual encounters with the married Trump years before he got into politics. He denies having sexual liaisons with either woman.
Trump also has denied any wrongdoing involving payments and has denounced the investigation as a “scam,” a “persecution,” an injustice. He argues that it is specifically designed to damage his 2024 presidential run.
Trump lawyer Joseph Tacopina said during TV interviews Friday he would “very aggressively” challenge the legal validity of the Manhattan grand jury indictment. Trump himself, on his social media platform, trained his ire on a new target, complaining that the judge expected to handle the case, Juan Manuel Merchan, “HATES ME.”
The former president is expected to fly to New York on Monday and stay at Trump Tower overnight ahead of his planned arraignment Tuesday, according to two people familiar with his plans who requested anonymity to discuss Trump's travel.
Trump will be arraigned in the same Manhattan courtroom where his company was tried and convicted of tax fraud in December and where disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial took place. On Friday, officials from the Secret Service and the NYPD toured the courthouse and met about security plans.
Court officers ultimately closed and secured access to the 15th floor, where Merchan was continuing to preside over unrelated matters, until Trump's arraignment.
Lawyers involved in the cases and some employees were permitted to stay, but media were chased away by officers, who were standing sentry in front of a bike-rack barricade set up in the hallway. Officers yelled at reporters who ventured up, "This floor is closed,” and ordered them to get back in the elevator and leave.
“Officers have been cautioned to remain vigilant and maintain situational awareness, both inside courthouses and while on perimeter patrols, as evidenced by the incident on Tuesday afternoon outside of Manhattan Supreme Court," the court said in a statement.
Since Trump’s March 18 post claiming his arrest was imminent, authorities have ratcheted up security, deploying additional police officers, lining the streets around the courthouse with barricades and dispatching bomb-sniffing dogs. They’ve had to respond to bomb and death threats, a suspicious powder scare and a pro-Trump protester who was arrested Tuesday after witnesses say she pulled a knife on passersby.
Since no former president had ever been charged with a crime, there's no rulebook for booking the defendant. For weeks, court officials and representatives from the district attorney’s office, New York police and the Secret Service have been discussing logistics and planning for a Trump indictment.
He will be fingerprinted and have a mug shot taken, and investigators will complete arrest paperwork and check to see if he has any outstanding criminal charges or warrants, according to a person familiar who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive security operations.
All of that activity takes place away from the public. New York Police Department policy prohibits publicly releasing mugshots, though they have leaked in the past. Less clear is whether Trump would seek to have the picture released himself, for political or other reasons.
Once the booking is complete, the former president would appear before a judge for an afternoon arraignment.
Even for defendants who turn themselves in, answering criminal charges in New York generally entails at least several hours of detention while being fingerprinted, photographed, and going through other procedures.
As for the allegations, as Trump ran for president in 2016, his allies paid two women to bury their accusations. The publisher of the supermarket tabloid the National Enquirer paid McDougal $150,000 for rights to her story and sat on it, in an arrangement brokered by former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
After Cohen himself paid Daniels $130,000, Trump’s company reimbursed him, added bonuses and logged the payments as legal expenses.
Federal prosecutors argued — in a 2018 criminal case against Cohen — that the payments equated to illegal aid to Trump’s campaign. Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance violation charges, but federal prosecutors didn’t go after Trump, who was then in the White House. However, some of their court filings obliquely implicated him as someone who knew about the payment arrangements.
The New York indictment came as Trump contends with other investigations that could have grave legal consequences.
In Atlanta, prosecutors are considering whether he committed any crimes when trying to get Georgia officials to overturn his narrow 2020 election loss there to Joe Biden.
At the federal level, a Justice Department-appointed special counsel also is investigating Trump’s efforts to unravel the national election results. Additionally, the special counsel is examining how and why Trump held onto a cache of top secret government documents at his Florida club and residence, Mar-a-Lago, and whether the ex-president or his representatives tried to obstruct the probe into those documents.
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Weissert reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Jennifer Peltz in New York, and Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo and Farnoush Amiri contributed from Washington.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE)- Two people were shot and killed in Fresno Saturday night, and police are still looking for the person responsible.
Officers say just before 11:00 p.m. Saturday, they received a 13-round ShotSpotter alert on Fedora and Blackstone Avenues.
According to police, they arrived to find the pair who had been shot while sitting in a parked white Ford pickup.
Investigators say the male victim died at the scene, while the female victim died at an area hospital. Both victims are believed to be in their 30’s to 40’s.
Officers worked late into the night canvassing the area and knocking on doors in hopes of obtaining surveillance video from a nearby neighborhood.
They say they recovered a number of shell casings next to the vehicle.
Investigators don’t have a motive for this shooting or suspect description because the gunman fled the area before they arrived.
The victim’s identities are being withheld until proper notifications are made.
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QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A jury Wednesday convicted a former contestant on the television game show “Family Feud” of first-degree murder and home invasion in the slaying of his estranged wife in western Illinois.
Timothy Bliefnick, 40, was found guilty in the Feb. 23 shooting death of Rebecca Bliefnick.
The Adams County Circuit Court jury in Quincy deliberated about four hours after Timothy Bliefnick did not testify and the defense did not call any evidence. Adams County sheriff’s deputies took Bliefnick into custody immediately after the verdict was read.
Bliefnick is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 11
The body of Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, was found by a family member inside her Quincy home after she failed to pick up her children from school. She had been shot multiple times.
Timothy Bliefnick was arrested March 13, 12 days after his Quincy home was searched.
The couple was separated and going through a divorce.
In 2020, Timothy Bliefnick and some of his family members appeared on ABC’s “Family Feud,” KHQA-TV has reported.
One of the questions asked by host Steve Harvey was, “What was the biggest mistake you made at your wedding?” Bliefnick answered “I do.” He immediately told Harvey “not mine to say, not mine to say. I love my wife.” He also said, “I’m going to get in trouble for that, aren’t I?” Harvey responded, “It’s going to be a lot of hell to pay at your house.”
Bliefnick’s answer was second on the board with 20 out of 100 people polled giving the same answer. Getting “sloshed” was No. 1 with 30 answers. | https://wgntv.com/news/former-family-feud-contestant-timothy-bliefnick-guilty-in-wifes-slaying/ | 2023-06-01 16:56:36 | 1 | https://wgntv.com/news/former-family-feud-contestant-timothy-bliefnick-guilty-in-wifes-slaying/ |
TODAY’S SPORTS ON TV
Monday, February 27
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)
7 p.m.
ESPN — North Carolina at Florida St.
9 p.m.
CBSSN — Nevada at Wyoming
ESPN — Baylor at Oklahoma St.
ESPN2 — West Virginia at Iowa St.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
7 p.m.
CBSSN — Xavier at UConn
ESPN2 — Baylor at Texas
FS1 — Villanova at Seton Hall
9 p.m.
FS1 — DePaul at Marquette
COLLEGE GOLF (WOMEN’S)
2:30 p.m.
GOLF — The Darius Rucker Intercollegiate: First Round, Long Cove Club, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
COLLEGE LACROSSE (WOMEN’S)
4 p.m.
PAC-12N — Cornell at Stanford
MLB BASEBALL
3 a.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: Washington (Split Squad) vs. NY Mets, Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Taped)
6 a.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: Texas vs. Cleveland, Goodyear, Ariz. (Taped)
1 p.m.
ESPN — Spring Training: NY Mets vs. St. Louis, Jupiter, Fla.
3 p.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: Seattle vs. Chicago White Sox, Phoenix
6:30 p.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: Detroit vs. NY Yankees, Tampa, Fla.
9:30 p.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: Minnesota vs. Boston, Fort Myers, Fla. (Taped)
12:30 a.m. (Tuesday)
MLBN — Spring Training: Texas vs. Cincinnati, Goodyear, Ariz. (Taped)
NBA BASKETBALL
7 p.m.
BSD — Detroit at Charlotte
NBATV — Miami at Philadelphia
NHL HOCKEY
7 p.m.
BSD+ — Detroit at Ottawa
8:30 p.m.
NHLN — Boston at Edmonton
TENNIS
5 a.m.
TENNIS — Dubai-ATP, Santiago-ATP, Acapulco-ATP, Austin-WTA, Monterrey-WTA Early Rounds
6 a.m.
TENNIS — Dubai-ATP, Santiago-ATP, Acapulco-ATP, Austin-WTA, Monterrey-WTA Early Rounds
RADIO
7 p.m. — NBA, Detroit at Charlotte, FM-101.1/AM-1210
7 p.m. — NHL, Detroit at Ottawa, FM-106.3
LOCAL SPORTS
ALPINE SKIING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Division 1 at Schuss Mountain, 9a; Division 2 at Boyne Mountain, 9a
ICE HOCKEY REGIONAL SEMIFINALS — Traverse City West v. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central at Patterson Ice Arena, 6p
GIRLS BASKETBALL DISTRICTS — Traverse City West at Gaylord, 6p; Petoskey at Marquette, 6p; Cadillac at Reed City, 7p; Grand Traverse Academy at Manistee, 7p; East Jordan v. Charlevoix at Harbor Springs, 6p; Alanson at Boyne Falls, 5:30p; Wolverine v. Harbor Light at Boyne Falls, 7p; Johannesburg-Lewiston v. Atlanta at Rogers City, 5:30p; Central Lake at Gaylord St. Mary, 5:30p; Bellaire v. Ellsworth at Gaylord St. Mary, 7p; Bear Lake at Buckley, 5:30p; Onekama v. Forest Area at Boyne Falls, 7p; Leland v. Lake Leelanau St. Mary at Frankfort, 7p
BOYS BASKETBALL — Pellston at Johannesburg-Lewiston, 7p; Mason County Eastern at Mesick, 7:30p | https://www.record-eagle.com/sports/local_sports/today-in-sports-02-27-2023/article_fce00886-b5f3-11ed-b0ba-4b67286d4538.html | 2023-02-27 17:41:56 | 1 | https://www.record-eagle.com/sports/local_sports/today-in-sports-02-27-2023/article_fce00886-b5f3-11ed-b0ba-4b67286d4538.html |
(NEXSTAR) – Do you “go nuts” for doughnuts? Sure you do. We all do. They’re made from fried dough and sugar. We’d be fools not to be interested.
But we don’t go gaga over just any doughnut. We all have our favorite shops and flavors, and we’re always on the lookout for newer, tastier varieties. And while there’s no shortage of shops providing exactly what we crave, there are also plenty of mediocre doughnut purveyors that, frankly, no one has ever gone nuts for.
To help us find the best of the best, Yelp’s team of analysts have compiled their second annual ranking of America’s top 100 doughnut shops based on the ratings and reviews of Yelp’s online community. The 2023 list — released ahead of National Doughnut Day on June 2 — includes shops from 27 states and Washington, D.C., though some are more well-represented than others.
California and Florida, for instance, are each home to 10 of the top-rated doughnut shops on Yelp’s list. (It’s worth noting that Yelp’s list-makers only allow 10 businesses per state for purposes of “geographic diversity.”) Seven of the entries, meanwhile, are found in Arizona, but Illinois, Nevada and Texas aren’t far behind, each boasting six shops in the 2023 ranking.
Only one shop can claim the No. 1 spot, however, and that honor goes to California’s Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon, which specializes not only in doughnuts but also in its close cousins: the cinnamon roll and the apple fritter.
“The donuts are perfect and I don’t even like donuts much — I’d say I’d be a donut fan if they all tasted like this spot,” wrote one happy customer who left a 5-star Yelp review.
Can’t make it to California to try the top-rated doughnut shop? The complete list, as determined by Yelp’s data, can be found below:
- Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon – Rocklin, California
- HOLE – Asheville, North Carolina
- JD Flannel Donuts and Coffee – San Juan Capistrano, California
- Munchkins Donuts Shop – Covina, California
- Hot N. Sweet Coffee and Donut Shop – Page, Arizona
- Round Rock Donuts – Round Rock, Texas
- The Jelly Donut – San Francisco, California
- Stan’s Donut Shop – Santa Clara, California
- Simone’s Donuts – Long Beach, California
- Purvé Donut Stop – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
- Brooklyn Baking – Waterbury, Connecticut
- Happy Donuts – Puyallup, Washington
- Superior Bakery – Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Steve’s Donuts – Riverside, California
- Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai – Portland, Oregon
- Old Fashioned Donuts – Chicago, Illinois
- Marie’s Donuts – Sacramento, California
- Glee Donuts & Burgers – Anaheim, California
- Diablo Doughnuts – Baltimore, Maryland
- Milkbomb Ice Cream – San Francisco, California
- Sweethearts Gourmet Donuts – Anthem, Arizona
- Sweet Coloradough – Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop – Brooklyn, New York
- Donuts To Go – Sanford, Florida
- Nord’s Bakery – Louisville, Kentucky
- Fresh Donut & Deli – Salt Lake City, Utah
- Chuck’s Donut Shop – Renton, Washington
- Ruby Donut – Ayer, Massachusetts
- Biagio’s Donut Shop & Pizzeria – Eastlake, Ohio
- Twinkle Donuts – The Colony, Texas
- Robin’s Snowflake Donuts & Cafe – Spring, Texas
- Texas Donuts – Lorton, Virginia
- Beiler’s Bakery – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Avon Donuts – Pontiac, Michigan
- Home Cut Donuts – Joliet, Illinois
- Yum Yum Bake Shops – Colmar, Pennsylvania
- Bill’s Donut Shop – Centerville, Ohio
- Sedonuts – Sedona, Arizona
- Gäbi Boutique Donut & Pastry – Henderson, Nevada
- Bake Shack – Dania Beach, Florida
- Beacon Doughnuts – Chicago, Illinois
- S-H Donuts – Austin, Texas
- Ray’s Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
- Maui Ono Donuts – Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
- Sweet Spot Cafe – St. Ann, Missouri
- Granny’s Gourmet Donuts – Bozeman, Montana
- Sunrise Donuts – Phoenix, Arizona
- Holey Grail Donuts – Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
- Family Donut Shop – Seattle, Washington
- Pink Love Donuts & More – Oakland Park, Florida
- The Local Donut – Scottsdale, Arizona
- Paula’s Donuts – Tonawanda, New York
- Thomas Donut & Snack Shop – Panama City Beach, Florida
- Gurnee Donuts – Gurnee, Illinois
- Long’s Bakery – Indianapolis, Indiana
- PANA Donuts Coffee & Boba Tea – Indianapolis, Indiana
- Baker’s Dozen – Raleigh, North Carolina
- Ronald’s Donuts – Las Vegas, Nevada
- Urban Cookies Bake Shop – Phoenix, Arizona
- Hole in One Donut – Tampa, Florida
- Glazed Doughnuts – Hampton, Virginia
- OMG Donuts & Bakery – Concord, North Carolina
- Donnie’s Donuts – Ormond Beach, Florida
- Desert Donuts – Phoenix, Arizona
- Sluys Poulsbo Bakery – Poulsbo, Washington
- Donut King Hawaii – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
- Friendly Donut House – Henderson, Nevada
- Dough in the Box Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
- The Hollywood Donut Factory – Hollywood, Florida
- Mr. Donuts – Lone Tree, Colorado
- DG Doughnuts – Ocoee, Florida
- Dom Bakeries – Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Donut Day – Aloha, Oregon
- Carol Lee Donuts – Blacksburg, Virginia
- A & H Donuts – Fort Worth, Texas
- Heights Bakery – Columbia Heights, Minnesota
- The Tatonut Shop – Ocean Springs, Mississippi
- Doe Donuts – Portland, Oregon
- Dulce Donuts – Las Vegas, Nevada
- Valkyrie Doughnuts – Orlando, Florida
- Dan-D-Donuts & Deli – Panama City, Florida
- Dev’s Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
- Hell Yeah Gluten Free – Atlanta, Georgia
- Glazed Over Donuts – Beacon, New York
- Aware Coffee – Las Vegas, Nevada
- Kane’s Donuts – Boston, Massachusetts (downtown location)
- The Doughnut Vault – Chicago, Illinois
- Angelina Bakery – New York, New York
- Carl’s Donuts – Las Vegas, Nevada
- The Flour Box – Seattle, Washington
- Marietta Donuts – Marietta, Georgia
- Gibson’s Donuts – Memphis, Tennessee
- Kamehameha Bakery – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
- Mikiko Mochi Donuts – Portland, Oregon
- Grand Donuts – San Antonio, Texas
- Donut Run – Washington, D.C.
- HenDough – Hendersonville, North Carolina
- Titus Bakery – Lebanon, Indiana
- Croffle House – Flushing, New York
- Donut Den – Joliet, Illinois
More information about each shop, as well as links to their Yelp pages and a handy map of all 100, can be found at Yelp.
As part of its second annual list, Yelp also compiled a ranking of the top 25 doughnut shops in Canada. Because if you think Americans go nuts for doughnuts, reports have shown that our northern neighbors are absolutely delirious for the things. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/the-100-best-doughnut-shops-in-the-country-according-to-yelp/ | 2023-05-31 15:43:11 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/the-100-best-doughnut-shops-in-the-country-according-to-yelp/ |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, the most commercially successful director of all time, donated $20,000 to Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' reelection campaign, a tally released Tuesday showed.
Spielberg and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw, were among 31 people who gave Evers the maximum $20,000 donation allowed under law, according information from the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. Those 31 top donors gave Evers a total of $620,000.
Of the $10.1 million Evers raised over the first half of the year, about $4.3 million came in cash and in-kind donations from the Wisconsin Democratic Party, the Democracy Campaign said. That helped Evers report the highest amount of fundraising over that period for any incumbent governor, beating the previous record set by then-Gov. Scott Walker at about $5.5 million in 2018.
Evers beat Walker, a Republican, in 2018 and is running for a second term.
Spielberg, who directed such blockbusters as “E.T.”, “Jurassic Park” and “Jaws”, is a longtime supporter of Democratic candidates across the country. Earlier this year he and Capshaw also donated $10,000 each to Democratic Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford’s campaign.
The Aug. 9 Wisconsin primary will determine who Evers faces in November. One of the top Republican candidates in that race, construction company co-owner Tim Michels, has spent $7.9 million of his own money so far. Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch raised $3.6 million over the first half of the year and didn't contribute any of her own money.
Other notable $20,000 donors to Evers, as tracked by the Democracy Campaign, include:
— Jeff and Erica Lawson, of San Francisco. Jeff Lawson is co-founder and chief executive officer of Twilio.
— Billionaire couple Dirk and Natasha Ziff, of New York City.
— David Rusenko, of San Francisco. He is founder and chief executive officer of Weebly and e-commerce general manager of Square.
— Monica Horan Rosenthal, of Los Angeles. She is an actress who appeared in the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.”
— Jennifer Soros, of New York City, president of the Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Foundation. | https://www.ourmidland.com/entertainment/article/Spielberg-among-big-donors-to-Wisconsin-17314558.php | 2022-07-19 16:16:20 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/entertainment/article/Spielberg-among-big-donors-to-Wisconsin-17314558.php |
- All 16 healthy normal volunteers (HNVs) were dosed and no serious adverse event was reported
- The NTM-001 Phase I clinical study is expected to be completed by the end of 2022
SHANGHAI, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance Pharma ("the Company") announces the completion of dosing for all HNVs in the Phase I clinical study of its novel Ketorolac for IV infusion (NTM-001), a non-opioid analgesic drug co-developed with Neumentum. A total of 16 healthy normal volunteers (HNVs) were recruited for the Phase I clinical study. All subjects had completed sample collections up to 96 hours and passed a 15-day safety follow-up period. To date, there have been no serious adverse events or alarming safety concerns reported among any of the subjects. According to Nuance R&D head, sample data clean-up and statistical analysis are in progress. The Phase I clinical study is estimated to be completed later this year.
In late 2020, Nuance Pharma entered into an exclusive license agreement with Neumentum for the rights to develop and commercialize the novel intravenous infusion of ketorolac (NTM-001) in Greater China. The asset is currently in Phase III development in the U.S. for the short-term management of moderately severe pain.
"It gives me great pleasure to announce the smooth completion of Phase I dosing for NTM-001 in Hong Kong. This represents a crucial milestone for our collaboration with Neumentum and is indicative of a grand opening to the China clinical development program. NTM-001 provides injectable non-opioid analgesic to patients and will be a promising alternative candidate for the use of opioid drugs in analgesics," commented Mark G. Lotter, CEO and Co-Founder of Nuance Pharma. "We are looking forward to introducing this novel drug in Greater China to address unmet needs in the pain management market."
"We are very excited to have completed this important study for NTM-001, further demonstrating the safety of the compound," stated Joseph Pergolizzi MD, Executive Chairman of Neumentum. " We believe NTM-001 has the potential to significantly improve the standard of care for many patients experiencing moderately severe, acute pain requiring analgesia at the opioid level. We believe the results of this study further highlight the profile of NTM-001 as a potentially effective and safe short-term pain management solution and provide valuable information for the product's clinical program moving forward."
About Ketorolac (NTM-001)
Ketorolac (NTM-001) is a novel, alcohol-free formulation of ketorolac in a convenient, ready-to-use, pre-mixed bag for continuous 24 hours IV infusion, for the treatment of moderately severe acute pain requiring analgesia at the opioid level, usually in a postoperative setting with the potential benefit of consistent pain relief without the risks associated with opioids, or the disadvantages of bolus short-acting analgesics.
About Pain in Postoperative Period (POP)
In 2020, there was an estimated 66 million inpatient surgical operations in Chinese hospitals. 1) There is significant demand for pain management in the POP setting in China, driven by the huge inpatient surgery volume and double-digit growth rates. 2) In the POP setting, the main goal of pain management is to reduce pain or discomfort to the extent possible and minimize side effects at the same time. However, despite medical advancements in the last decades, opioids remain the backbone of POP pain management in the moderate to severe setting despite the serious side-effects. There is substantial need for a non-opioid pain management option that affords consistent, opioid-level pain relief that is, at the same time, safe to address the significant unmet medical needs in China's pain management market.
About Nuance Pharma
Nuance Pharma is a patient-centric and innovation focused biopharmaceutical company, with both clinical and commercial stage assets. Founded by Mark Lotter in 2014, with the mission to address critical unmet medical needs in Greater China and Asia Pacific, Nuance's portfolio represents a differentiated combination of commercial stage and innovative pipeline assets across respiratory, pain management, emergency care and iron deficiency anemia.
Focusing on specialty care, Nuance deploys the Dual Wheel model that incubates a late clinical stage innovative portfolio, while maintaining a self-sustainable commercial operation.
About Neumentum
Neumentum is dedicated to becoming a leading non-opioid analgesic and neurology specialty pharmaceutical company with product candidates that have the potential to provide the benefits of safe and effective pain management, without the risks for abuse, misuse and diversion seen with opioids or the opioid-induced side effects, including potentially life-threatening respiratory depression. Neumentum is led by an experienced executive team of biotech and pharmaceutical industry leaders who have extensive experience in pain and neurology, from drug development through commercialization. For more information, visit www.neumentum.com.
Forward-looking statements
This announcement includes forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, future events, performance and/or other information that is not historical information. All such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date made, except as required by law.
Contacts:
Nuance Pharma
Vicky Lin, IR & PR Senior Manager, vicky.lin@nuancepharma.cn, Tel: +86 21 3203 5318
Neumentum Inc.
Melissa Donnelly, Public Relations Manager, melissaanne@neumentum.com Tel: +1 (833) 638-7246
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After both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances in a nervy first-half, Leao broke clear to open the scoring, and Hernandez capped an incredible run with a fine left-footed finish to provoke jubilant scenes at San Siro.
Milan will only need to avoid defeat at Sassuolo on the final day of the season to clinch its 19th Scudetto after winning their fifth consecutive Serie A contest.
Sandro Tonali dragged a long-range effort wide as both sides made a tentative start to the game, before in-form forward Leao clipped a tame effort into Juan Musso's arms.
Luis Muriel drew a smart save from Mike Maignan from distance after half an hour, before Leao sent a wild effort high and wide as Milan struggled to create first-half opportunities.
Atalanta went close when Davide Zappacosta's effort deflected over within three minutes of the restart, before Hernandez came within inches of breaking the deadlock when he hit a 30-yard free-kick into the side-netting.
But Milan made the all-important breakthrough after 56 minutes, Leao racing onto Junior Messias' pass to finish neatly through the legs of Musso, with the furious visitors believing Matteo Pessina was fouled in the build-up.
Hernandez then sealed the victory with a goal worthy of deciding any title race, picking the ball up near his own box and driving towards the Atalanta area before finishing into the bottom-right corner, leaving Milan within touching distance of glory. | https://www.beinsports.com/au/serie-a/video/hernandez-wondergoal-puts-milan-on-cusp-of-ti/1882887 | 2022-05-16 01:29:24 | 1 | https://www.beinsports.com/au/serie-a/video/hernandez-wondergoal-puts-milan-on-cusp-of-ti/1882887 |
Finland says happiness is a skill which can be taught in an in-person master class in June. An all-expenses-paid trip for 10 will teach wellbeing, lifestyle, health and balance.
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Finland says happiness is a skill which can be taught in an in-person master class in June. An all-expenses-paid trip for 10 will teach wellbeing, lifestyle, health and balance.
Copyright 2023 NPR | https://www.wlrn.org/npr-breaking-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-27/finland-is-the-worlds-happiest-country-for-the-6th-straight-year | 2023-03-27 10:57:35 | 0 | https://www.wlrn.org/npr-breaking-news/npr-breaking-news/2023-03-27/finland-is-the-worlds-happiest-country-for-the-6th-straight-year |
Here's what's happening with Bloomington area teams for Aug. 29-Sept. 3
Monday, Aug. 29
Girls' soccer
BLOOMINGTON NORTH 4, EDGEWOOD 0: Bloomington North needed to start thinking inside the box. For the first 10 minutes of Monday's girls' soccer contest at Edgewood, the Cougars took several shots on goal from long distance, none finding the space between the pipes. So North head coach Jeff Thomas had a word or two with his players about working the ball within the 18-yard box before laying the lumber.
It worked as North scored four goals in 18 minutes to secure the win in a game stopped with 7:23 left in the first half due to lightning and storms popping up in the Ellettsville area. Chloe Hendrix-Petry had the first and last goals and two assists. Talya Chaveas and Sarah Goldsworthy also had a goal and Erica Urheim and Izzy Himebaugh picked up assists.
Volleyball
EDGEWOOD 3, WEST VIGO 0: The Mustangs cruised to a WIC road win, 25-6, 25-12, 25-13. Kaiden Harrington had a field day for Edgewood (11-3, 2-1), bashing 19 kills with a .731 hitting percentage, three aces. Olivia Edgeman had six kills and five digs. Alyna Flynn fired six aces and had six digs. Senior Adia May had three aces and 12 assists, which put her over the 1,000 mark for career.
Contact Jim Gordillo at jgordillo@heraldt.com and follow on Twitter @JimGordillo. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/30/heres-whats-happening-with-bloomington-area-teams-for-aug-29-sept-3/65464545007/ | 2022-08-30 21:18:49 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/08/30/heres-whats-happening-with-bloomington-area-teams-for-aug-29-sept-3/65464545007/ |
LOS ANGELES — Louise Fletcher, a late-blooming star whose riveting performance as the cruel and calculating Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” set a new standard for screen villains and won her an Academy Award, has died at age 88.
Fletcher died in her sleep surrounded by family at her home in Montdurausse, France, her agent David Shaul told The Associated Press on Friday. No cause was given.
After putting her career on hold for years to raise her children, Fletcher was in her early 40s and little known when chosen for the role opposite Jack Nicholson in the 1975 film by director Milos Forman, who had admired her work the year before in director Robert Altman’s “Thieves Like Us.” At the time, she didn’t know that many other prominent stars, including Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn and Angela Lansbury, had turned it down.
“I was the last person cast,” she recalled in a 2004 interview. “It wasn’t until we were halfway through shooting that I realized the part had been offered to other actresses who didn’t want to appear so horrible on the screen.”
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” went on to become the first film since 1934′s “It Happened One Night” to win best picture, best director, best actor, best actress and best screenplay.
Clutching her Oscar at the 1976 ceremony, Fletcher told the audience, “It looks as though you all hated me.”
She then addressed her deaf parents in Birmingham, Alabama, talking and using sign language: “I want to thank you for teaching me to have a dream. You are seeing my dream come true.”
A moment of silence was followed by thunderous applause.
Later that night, Forman made the wry comment to Fletcher and her co-star, Jack Nicholson: “Now we all will make tremendous flops.”
In the short run, at least, he was right.
Forman next directed “Hair,” the movie version of the hit Broadway musical that failed to capture the appeal of the stage version. Nicholson directed and starred in “Goin’ South,” generally regarded as one of his worst films. Fletcher signed on for “Exorcist II: The Heretic,” a misconceived sequel to the landmark original.
Far more than her male peers, Fletcher was hampered by her age in finding major roles in Hollywood. Still, she worked continuously for most of the rest of her life. Her post-“Cuckoo’s Nest” films included “Mama Dracula,” “Dead Kids" and “The Boy Who Could Fly.”
She was nominated for Emmys for her guest roles on the TV series “Joan of Arcadia” and “Picket Fences,” and had a recurring role as Bajoran religious leader Kai Winn Adami in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." She played the mother of musical duo Carpenters in 1989's “The Karen Carpenter Story.”
Fletcher’s career was also hampered by her height. At 5-feet-10, she would often be dismissed from an audition immediately because she was taller than her leading man.
Fletcher had moved to Los Angeles to launch her acting career soon after graduating from North Carolina State University.
Working as a doctor’s receptionist by day and studying at night with noted actor and teacher Jeff Corey, she began getting one-day jobs on such TV series as “Wagon Train,” “77 Sunset Strip” and “The Untouchables.”
Fletcher married producer Jerry Bick in the early 1960s and gave birth to two sons in quick succession. She decided to put her career on hold to be a stay-at-home mother and didn’t work for 11 years.
“I made the choice to stop working, but I didn’t see it as a choice,” she said in the 2004 interview. “I felt compelled to stay at home.”
She divorced Bick in 1977 and he died in 2004.
In “Cuckoo’s Nest,” based on the novel Ken Kesey wrote while taking part in an experimental LSD program, Nicholson’s character, R.P. McMurphy, is a swaggering, small-time criminal who feigns insanity to get transferred from prison to a mental institution where he won’t have to work so hard.
Once institutionalized, McMurphy discovers his mental ward is run by Fletcher's cold, imposing Nurse Mildred Ratched, who keeps her patients tightly under her thumb. As the two clash, McMurphy all but takes over the ward with his bravado, leading to stiff punishment from Ratched and the institution, where she restores order.
The character was so memorable she would become the basis for a Netflix series, “Ratched,” 45 years later.
Estelle Louise Fletcher was born the second of four children on July 22, 1934, in Birmingham. Her mother was born deaf and her father was a traveling Episcopal minister who lost his hearing when struck by lightning at age 4.
“It was like having parents who are immigrants who don’t speak your language,” she said in 1982.
The Fletcher children were helped by their aunt, with whom they lived in Bryant, Texas, for a year. She taught them reading, writing and speaking, as well as how to sing and dance.
It was those latter studies that convinced Fletcher she wanted to act. She was further inspired, she once said, when she saw the movie “Lady in the Dark” with Ginger Rogers.
That and other films, Fletcher said, taught her “your dream could become real life if you wanted it bad enough.”
“I knew from the movies,” she would say, “that I wouldn’t have to stay in Birmingham and be like everyone else.”
Fletcher's death was first reported by Deadline.
She is survived by her two sons, John and Andrew Bick.
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ZURICH (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Wednesday with her Chinese counterpart and pledged an effort to manage differences and “prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict” as the two nations try to thaw relations.
Yellen’s first face-to-face meeting with Vice Premier Liu He in Zurich is the highest-ranking contact between the two countries since their presidents agreed last November to look for areas of potential cooperation.
Liu, for his part, said he was ready to work together to seek common ground between China and the U.S.
“No matter how circumstances change, we should always maintain dialogue and exchanges,” he said.
A U.S. Treasury readout of their meeting says the two agreed that the U.S. and China would cooperate more on climate finance issues and would both work to support “developing countries in their clean energy transitions.” The readout also indicates that Yellen plans to travel to China and welcomes her counterparts to the U.S. in the near future.
The meeting comes as the U.S. and Chinese economies grapple with differing, but intertwined challenges on trade, technology and more.
Yellen, in opening remarks in front of reporters, told Liu: “While we have areas of disagreement, and we will convey them directly, we should not allow misunderstandings, particularly those stemming from a lack of communication, to unnecessarily worsen our bilateral economic and financial relationship.”
She said the two countries “have a responsibility to manage our differences and prevent competition from becoming anything even near conflict.”
Both economies have their challenges.
The Chinese economy is reopening after a COVID-19 resurgence killed tens of thousands of people and shuttered countless businesses. The U.S. is slowly recovering from 40-year-high inflation and is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling, setting up an expected political showdown between congressional Democrats and Republicans. The debt issue is of keen interest to Asia, as China is the second-largest holder of U.S. debt.
There is also the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which hinders global economic growth — and has prompted the U.S. and its allies to agree on an oil price cap on Russia in retaliation, putting China in a difficult spot as a friend and economic ally of Russia.
And high interest rates globally have increased pressure on debt-burdened nations that owe great sums to China.
“A wrong policy move or a reversal in the positive data and we could see the global economy head into a recession in 2023,” said Josh Lipsky, senior director of the Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center. “Both countries have a shared interest in avoiding that scenario.”
The World Bank reported last week that the global economy will come “ perilously close ” to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world’s top economies — including the U.S. and China. Low-income countries are expected to suffer from any economic downturns of superpowers, the report said.
“High on the list is debt restructuring,” Lipsky said of Wednesday’s talks. Several low-income countries are at risk of debt default in 2023 and many of them owe large sums to China.
“Leaders have been trying for two years to get some agreement and avoid a wave of defaults but there’s been little success and one reason is China’s hesitancy. I expect Yellen to press Liu He on this in the meeting,” Lipsky said.
Liu laid out an optimistic vision for the world’s second-largest economy in an address Tuesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
“If we work hard enough, we are confident that in 2023, China’s growth will most likely return to its normal trend. The Chinese economy will see a significant improvement,” he said.
After her stop in Switzerland, Yellen will travel to Zambia, Senegal and South Africa this week in what will be the first in a string of visits by Biden administration officials to sub-Saharan Africa during the year.
Zambia is renegotiating its nearly $6 billion debt with China, its biggest creditor. During a closed-door meeting at the Africa Leaders Summit in Washington in December, Yellen and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema discussed “the need to address debt sustainability and the imperative to conclude a debt treatment for Zambia,” according to Yellen.
The Zurich talks are a follow-up to the November meeting between President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. The two world leaders agreed to empower key senior officials to work on areas of potential cooperation, including tackling climate change and maintaining global financial, health and food stability. Beijing had cut off such contacts with the U.S. in protest of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan in August.
“We’re going to compete vigorously. But I’m not looking for conflict,” Biden said at the time.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be traveling to China in early February.
Among economic sticking points, the Biden administration blocked the sale of advanced computer chips to China and is considering a ban on investment in some Chinese tech companies, possibly undermining a key economic goal that Xi set for his country. Statements by the Democratic president that the U.S. would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion also have increased tensions.
And while the U.S. Congress is divided on many issues, members of the House agreed last week to further scrutinize Chinese investments.
New House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California has identified the Communist Party of China as one of two “long-term challenges” for the House, along with the national debt.
“There is bipartisan consensus that the era of trusting Communist China is over,” McCarthy said from the House floor last week when the House voted 365 to 65 — with 146 Democrats joining Republicans — to establish the House Select Committee on China.
Last year, the U.S. Commerce Department added dozens of Chinese high-tech companies, including makers of aviation equipment, chemicals and computer chips, to an export controls blacklist, citing concerns over national security, U.S. interests and human rights. That move prompted the Chinese to file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization.
Yellen has been critical of China’s trade practices and its relationship with Russia, as the two countries have deepened their economic ties since the start of the war in Ukraine. On a July call with Liu, Yellen talked “frankly” about the impact of the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the global economy and “unfair, non-market” economic practices, according to a U.S. recap of the call. | https://phl17.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-china-officials-to-meet-on-economy-aim-to-ease-tension/ | 2023-01-18 12:34:40 | 1 | https://phl17.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-china-officials-to-meet-on-economy-aim-to-ease-tension/ |
BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: China will downgrade management of COVID-19 to Class B and cancel quarantine requirements on inbound travelers from Jan. 8, 2023, China's top health authority announced recently.
In a statement released late Monday, the National Health Commission (NHC) renamed the Chinese term for COVID-19 from "novel coronavirus pneumonia" to "novel coronavirus infection," and manage the disease from Class A to Class B in accordance with the Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Disease.
Additionally, it said that COVID-19 will no longer be included in the quarantinable infectious disease management following the Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China.
The new term better accurately describes the current disease characteristics as the Omicron variant becomes the global dominant strain, which includes declining pathogenicity and only a few cases showing pneumonia-like symptoms, said a document released by the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism against COVID-19 on the same day.
The decision was made after China's COVID-19 control reached a new stage as the virulence of the virus dropped, the document added. Considering its vaccination rate, medical resources and experience in prevention and control, China has the right conditions for downgrading the management.
According to the document, the country will no longer implement quarantine measures for infected individuals, and stop tracking close contacts or designating high-risk and low-risk areas. It will provide classified treatment for COVID-19 cases and promptly modify medical care policies.
The document further clarifies that starting from Jan. 8, China won't conduct any quarantinable infectious disease control measures for inbound persons and imported goods. Passengers entering the country still have to take nucleic acid tests 48 hours before departure.
The country will gradually resume passenger entry and exit at sea and land ports, as well as outbound tourism in an orderly manner. Arrangements for foreigners to visit China for work, business or other purposes will be improved and the required visas will also be facilitated, the document added.
Following the adjustment, China will keep track of the spread of COVID-19 and strengthen the health monitoring of special groups such as the elderly. Appropriate steps will also be implemented to ensure adequate medical resources and lessen the impact on economic and social development, said the authorities.
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The American Diabetes Association unveils this year's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients
ARLINGTON, Va., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards. The awards honor academics, health care providers, and educators who have contributed to substantial advances in the field of diabetes care and research. With the help of these leaders and their steadfast dedication, we move closer to achieving the mission of the ADA: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
"The ADA's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards honor those who have made important contributions to diabetes research, prevention, and treatment throughout their career," said Charles "Chuck" Henderson, CEO of the ADA. "By highlighting the progress being made across the diabetes community, our awardees help move the needle and create lasting change in the lives of millions. With more than 133 million Americans living with diabetes and prediabetes, it is the work of these passionate professionals that will help us one day end this epidemic."
The following award recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony to take place at the ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions, held June 23–26 in San Diego, CA:
- Matthias H. Tschöp, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement, which recognizes significant, long-term contributions to the understanding, treatment, or prevention of diabetes. He is a physician-scientist who has made a series of seminal discoveries which started with the identification of a hunger hormone from the stomach, revealing a fundamental metabolic signal. Dr. Tschöp's subsequent discovery of novel classes of dual and triple gut hormone drugs already transformed the fight against obesity and diabetes.
- Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award, which recognizes research in diabetes that demonstrates particular independence of thought and originality. Dr. Evans-Molina has been a leader in the field, pioneering the idea that alterations in calcium signaling within the β cell secretory pathway are linked with impairments in insulin secretion, processing, trafficking, as well as the activation of organelle-specific stress pathways, including endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi stress.
- Raghavendra G. Mirmira, MD, PhD, is the recipient of the 2023 Albert Renold Award, which is presented to an individual whose career is distinguished by outstanding achievements in the training and mentorship of diabetes research scientists and in the development of communities of scientists to enhance diabetes research. He is a dedicated researcher, clinician (still seeing patients with diabetes), teacher, and administrator. He has published over 180 scientific papers in prestigious journals and is an international thought leader in the field of diabetes.
- Silva A. Arslanian, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions in patient-oriented clinical outcomes research that have had a significant impact on diabetes prevention and treatment. Her patient-oriented research has considerably expanded our knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms of youth-onset type 2 diabetes, the rapid deterioration in β-cell function, and the impaired incretin effect through detailed investigations of insulin sensitivity and β-cell function during childhood growth and development in health and disease. The findings from her studies have resulted in major changes in clinical practice guidelines nationally and internationally for youth-onset type 2 diabetes, positively impacting the lives of many.
- A. Enrique Caballero, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award, which recognizes a distinguished health professional who has made outstanding educational efforts in the field of diabetes. Dr. Caballero leads the development of education programs that benefit health care professionals and patients around the world. He has directed nearly one hundred unique courses via a multi-disciplinary and targeted education approach, including live and online activities that have enhanced knowledge, competence, and performance skills among thousands of health care professionals in the U.S. and in over one hundred countries throughout Latin America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. Dr. Caballero is also a well-known figure in the fight against diabetes disparities and inequities and has developed comprehensive culturally and socially oriented diabetes care programs.
- Mandeep Bajaj, MBBS, is the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award, which is presented to an individual to reward and honor meritorious contributions to diabetes clinical practice. Dr. Bajaj has played a key leadership role in the development and expansion of diabetes care at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He directs an inpatient diabetes program taking care of hospitalized patients with diabetes and developing initiatives to improve the quality of diabetes care and reducing the risk of in-hospital hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia using electronic health records. He is a reputed clinical and translational researcher in obesity and type 2 diabetes. His patient-oriented research work has delineated the metabolic and molecular mechanisms of fat-induced insulin resistance in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes.
- Mark A. Atkinson, PhD, is the recipient of the 2023 Harold Rifkin Award for Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes, which honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding research, evaluation, and care in diabetes performed from an international perspective with an international impact. Dr. Atkinson is the founding director of the Network for Pancreatic Organ donors with Diabetes (nPOD) program, which through provision of human tissue samples from those with and without type 1 and type 2 diabetes, supports over 300 projects in 22 countries. These efforts have led to major advances in understanding the pathogenesis of these diseases and their complications. In addition, Dr. Atkinson has organized international efforts to improve our understanding of pathogenic differences in youth-onset diabetes as it occurs in multiple countries in the developing world. Finally, he is also co-founder and president of Insulin for Life USA, a non-profit organization with a global mission to bring lifesaving diabetes management supplies, including insulin, to individuals of all ages with continual limitations on access to these resources or to those facing such issues in times of natural disasters.
- Alka M. Kanaya, MD, is the recipient of the 2023 Kelly West Award for Outstanding Achievement in Epidemiology, which recognizes significant contributions to the field of diabetes epidemiology. Dr. Kanaya has concentrated on clinical/epidemiologic research in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention. She has focused her research on Asian American health disparities over the past two decades and has made seminal contributions in this area with the creation of a South Asian longitudinal cohort study and with analyses from other large datasets, including from the Northern California Kaiser Permanente data, the Health, Aging and Body Composition study, and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. She has led the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America study to better understand factors driving the high-risk factor prevalence among South Asians.
In addition, the ADA also announces the recipients of the 2023 Professional Membership Awards, recognizing excellence in the following areas:
- Elizabeth J. Parks, PhD, (University of Missouri-Columbia), recipient of the Edwin Bierman Award, honoring outstanding scientific achievement in the prevention and treatment of macrovascular complications.
- Helen Murphy, MBBChBAO, FRACP, MD, (University of East Anglia) recipient of the Norbert Freinkel Award, honoring outstanding scientific achievement in the understanding and treatment of diabetes and pregnancy.
- Deborah Young-Hyman, Ph.D., FTOS, Fel SBM, CDCES, (National Institutes of Health) recipient of the Richard R. Rubin Award, honoring outstanding scientific achievement in the understanding of the behavioral aspects of diabetes.
- Tze-Woei Tan, MBBS, MPH, FACS, (Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California) recipient of the Roger Pecoraro Award, honoring outstanding scientific achievement in the prevention, treatment, and management of diabetic foot complications.
- Ann L. Albright, PhD, RDN, (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), recipient of the Lois Jovanovic Transformative Woman in Diabetes Award, recognizing a female professional in the diabetes field who has made outstanding contributions to diabetes research, clinical practice, diabetes education, public health, and/or other related disciplines.
The ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions, the world's largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes research, prevention, and care, will be held in San Diego, CA on June 23–26. More than 12,000 leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world are expected to convene both in person and virtually to unveil cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. Attendees will receive exclusive access to thousands of original research presentations and take part in provocative and engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts. Join the Scientific Sessions conversation on social media using #ADA2023.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 82 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will make us Connected for Life®. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
Contact: Rebecca Fisher, 703-253-4918
press@diabetes.org
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Happy Fall Y’all, Prepare for a Wet & Wild Day
The dog days of summer are officially over. Today is the first day of Fall--AKA the autumnal equinox.
Time to pull out your plastic gourd collection and fuzzy sweaters.
The National Weather Service predicts Casper will have scattered showers and thunder until 2:00 PM, and winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
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Positioned based on its Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision
NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring and Observability. This is the second consecutive year Gartner has positioned Datadog as a Leader in its Magic Quadrant.
"Customer feedback is central to how we continually develop and improve products," said Amit Agarwal, Chief Product Officer at Datadog. "We are thankful for the placement of Datadog as a Leader by Gartner—as well as our position as the vendor with the highest level of ability to execute—as it reflects our ongoing customer engagement."
The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring and Observability is a culmination of Gartner research of the Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability market. Based on the Gartner evaluation, included vendors are placed into one of four quadrants—Niche Players, Challengers, Visionaries and Leaders—based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.
Datadog's position as the vendor with the highest level of ability to execute is a reflection of meeting customer needs and solving existing pain points. In particular, customers continue to highlight how Datadog's unified platform approach is a differentiator in the APM and Observability market as it breaks down silos and creates a fully integrated experience across roles—from IT operations to security and development. Users also identify Watchdog, Datadog's AI engine that leverages machine learning to simplify the complexity of monitoring cloud-native architectures, as a key strength that helps teams proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues. Datadog's Real User Monitoring (RUM) is another area customers highlight as a differentiating factor, as it helps them understand end-user behavior across key journeys so they can take immediate action to address churn and drop-off rates.
The full report is available for download here: https://www.datadoghq.com/resources/gartner-magic-quadrant-apm-observability-2022/
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring and Observability, Padraig Byrne, Gregg Siegfried, Mrudula Bangera,7th June 2022
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By NINIEK KARMIRI
Associated Press
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia next week, an Indonesian government official said Thursday, avoiding a possible confrontation with the United States and its allies over his war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders are to attend the two-day summit in Bali that starts Nov. 15. The summit was to have been the first time Biden and Putin would have been together at a gathering since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the Chief of Support for G-20 events told reporters in Denpasar, Indonesia, that Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation.
“The Indonesian government respects the decision of the Russian government, which President Putin himself previously explained to President Joko Widodo in a very friendly telephone conversation,” said Pandjaitan, who is also the Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment.
Widodo, who is hosting the G-20 and Pandjaitan, said that “we hope that the good communication between the two leaders can reduce tensions between Russia and Ukraine.”
The G-20 is the biggest of three summits being held in Southeast Asia this week and next, and it remained unclear if Lavrov will represent Russia at all of them. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit began Thursday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, followed by the G-20 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Biden will attend ASEAN and the G-20 while Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to APEC.
Biden had ruled out meeting with Putin if he had attended the summit, and said the only conversation he could have possibly had with the Russian leader would be to discuss a deal to free Americans imprisoned in Russia.
Biden administration officials said they had been coordinating with global counterparts to isolate Putin if he had decided to participate either in person or virtually. They have discussed boycotts or other displays of condemnation.
Putin’s decision not to attend the G-20 comes as Russia’s forces in Ukraine have suffered significant setbacks. Russia’s military said it will withdraw from Kherson, which is the only Ukrainian regional capital it captured and a gateway to the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula.
Russia’s announced retreat from Kherson along with a potential stalemate in fighting over the winter could provide both countries an opportunity to negotiate peace, Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday.
He said as many as 40,000 Ukrainian civilians and “well over” 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in the war, now in its ninth month. “Same thing probably on the Ukrainian side,” Milley added.
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One year after the deadly collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla., many first responders are still haunted by the experience of digging through the rubble to find survivors.
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One year after the deadly collapse of a condominium tower in Surfside, Fla., many first responders are still haunted by the experience of digging through the rubble to find survivors.
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A look at what’s happening around baseball today:
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UNLUCKY 13
Free falling toward a dreadful bit of team history, the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday and appointed third base coach Phil Nevin to the role on an interim basis.
Los Angeles still lost its 13th straight game Tuesday night against Boston, matching a franchise record. The slide comes weeks after the club had one of the best records in the American League and amid an unprecedented slump for star Mike Trout.
Trout left Tuesday’s game with left groin tightness, and the Angels went on to lose 6-5 in 10 innings.
The 68-year-old Maddon went 130-148 with the Angels, who hired him before the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season for his self-described dream job. Maddon spent three decades of his career as a player and coach for the Angels before going on to an impressive managerial career that has included three Manager of the Year awards.
Reid Detmers (2-2, 4.20 ERA), who threw a no-hitter May 10 against Tampa Bay, is set to start against Boston’s Nathan Eovaldi (3-2, 3.41).
CLOSE CALL
The Mets are tenatively feeling fortuante after slugger Pete Alonso got negative X-rays after being hit in the right hand by a pitch.
Alonso was hit by a 96 mph sinker from San Diego starter Yu Darvish early in a 7-0 loss Tuesday night, and Alonso fell awkardly after getting drilled. While X-rays came back negative, New York still planned to send Alonso for additional testing.
The 2019 NL Rookie of the Year is tied for the NL lead with 16 homers and tops the majors with 54 RBIs.
New York is also awaiting word on the status of outfielder Starling Marte, who left Tuesday with left quad tightness. Marte was sent for an MRI.
CORREA CLOSE
The Minnesota Twins are on track to get shortstop Carlos Correa back from his COVID-19 hiatus, and the fact that they’re playing the major league-leading Yankees in a matchup of AL division leaders wasn’t lost on the two-time All-Star.
“Absolutely, this is an important series, and we’re facing a tough team, so I’m going to make sure I’m out there with the boys,” Correa said Tuesday before sitting out for the eighth straight game.
Correa tested positive in Detroit last week and flew on a medical plane back to Minnesota. He said he experienced “pretty strong” symptoms, including a “massive headache,” sore throat, excessive coughing and body chills, but over the last three days he’s fared better during his workouts at Target Field than he expected.
“The first two days it was tough, but it’s been getting better ever since,” said Correa, one of 16 players the Twins had on the injured list or COVID-19 list. “I’m very optimistic about going out there this series.”
FLUSTERED FISH
Marlins players and coaches met for 90-minutes prior to the club’s home series opener against the Nationals on Tuesday night, then went out and routed Washington.
“A lot of people spoke,” Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. “It was more of a lot of things that the group needed to get out in the open and talk about. It wasn’t designed about wins and losses, honestly. It’s more about the group coming together and trying to reach their potential.”
After a 12-8 start, the Marlins were 7-19 in May. They are fourth in the NL East and 12 1/2 games behind the division-leading Mets.
“It was my idea to get the group together and talk,” Mattingly said. “We have higher expectations for ourselves as a team. On the baseball side, I’m disappointed about that. On the other part, it was really more about to have everybody talk.”
Budding ace Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.81 ERA) looks to extend his recent run of dominance when he starts Wednesday.
Alcantara pitched seven innings of three-hit ball last Thursday in a 3-0 win over San Francisco. The 26-year-old right-hander has gone at least seven innings in his last five starts and allowed only three earned runs. The outstanding stretch has featured one complete game, two eight-inning outings and another two that lasted seven.
AGAINST A GREAT
Rays right-hander Corey Kluber (2-2) is slated to face St. Louis, and he has had tremendous success against Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. The surefire Hall of Famer is 1 for 20 with a single career against Kluber.
“Obviously, when you face a guy like Albert, you’re aware of it, and I wouldn’t say that it’s an at-bat that I have circled or anything,” Kluber said. “I just think that he’s a really good hitter, and for whatever reason, maybe past matchups have gone my way. But I think I’m going to treat him with just as much respect coming into this game as I would have when I was first getting my feet wet.”
The three-game series marks the Cardinals’ first trip to Tropicana Field June 10-11, 2014.
NEW ATHLETIC
Oakland left-hander Jared Koenig is set to make his major league debut in a start against Braves righty Ian Anderson (4-3) in Atlanta. The 28-year-old Koenig has a 2.21 ERA in nine games with Triple-A Las Vegas.
Koenig will try to end the A’s seven-game slide, a tough test against surging Atlanta, which has won six straight.
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Novelist Ronan Bennett endured two stints in British prisons before he ever imagined himself a writer. He was young then, and wrongly accused of crimes committed by the Irish Republican Army.
Years later, his fiction has rarely taken the Troubles of Northern Ireland as a subject. But Ireland's centuries of struggle against British rule are always there as a subtext.
His writing has been likened to that of Graham Greene and Arthur Miller. Like them, he uses historical events to explore the passion and dark energy that fuel conflict.
As a Catholic boy in Belfast, Bennett was caught up in the bloodshed there in the 1970s.
Bennett was accused of participating in an Irish Republican Army bank robbery during which a police inspector was killed. He was convicted at age 18 and sentenced to life in prison. But Bennett says he was released within a year "because the evidence, even by the standards of the times, was poor."
While serving time at the Long Kesh prison camp near Belfast, Bennett recalls, he read a lot. But writing was discouraged. Fellow prisoners saw writing as trying to draw attention to oneself, Bennett says.
His 1999 novel, The Catastrophist, takes place in post-colonial Congo, but is an allegory of the situation in Northern Ireland, Bennett tells Renee Montagne as part of a series of conversations on war and literature.
"I was thinking very strongly of Ireland," the author says. "I was thinking, how can I write about what the wider responsibilities of the artist in general are to the society he or she comes from? And how do you express that ... role without the politics taking over the art?"
The more he read about the former Belgian colony, "the more the parallels came through," Bennett says.
All five of Bennett's novels contain an interrogation scene — influenced by his own experience as a young man in trouble with the law.
"I'm interested in it because it's such a raw confrontation," he says. "The person being interrogated is weak, is vulnerable, is often trying to hide something, sometimes innocent. And the interrogator is in a position of supreme power over the person in front of him.
"And that relationship I always found full of possibilities for exploring truths about individuals, truths about the relationship between the strong and the weak."
Bennett says writing about interrogations is "kind of reliving an experience that was one of the most fundamental experiences in my life, one of the most formative experiences and has left me with a profound distrust of authority.
"Writers should be distrustful of authority," he says. "I think writers should always be in a position of tension in relation to governments and power and authority."
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Capitol attack’s full story: Jan. 6 panel’s chilling details
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol played out for the world to see, but the House committee investigating the attack believes a more chilling story has yet to be told -- about the president and the people whose actions put American democracy at risk.
With personal accounts and gruesome videos the 1/6 committee expects Thursday’s prime-time hearing to begin to show that America’s tradition of a peaceful transfer of presidential power came close to slipping away. It will reconstruct how the president, Donald Trump, refused to concede the 2020 election, spread false claims of voter fraud and orchestrated an unprecedented public and private campaign to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
The result of the coming weeks of public hearings may not change hearts or minds in politically polarized America. But the committee’s year-long investigation with 1,000 interviews is intended to stand as a public record for history. A final report aims to provide an accounting of the most violent attack on the Capitol since the British set fire in 1814, and ensure it never happens again.
“This is not a game,” said Steven Levitsky, a Harvard professor and co-author of “How Democracies Die,” who has written extensively on the world’s democratic governments.
“We suffered an assault on our democracy the likes of which none of us have seen in our lifetime.”
Emotions are still raw at the Capitol 17 months after Trump sent his supporters to Congress to “fight like hell” for his presidency. That was on a Wednesday, two months after the election, a traditionally celebratory if ho-hum day when Congress is tasked with certifying the November results.
Security will be tight for the hearings. Law enforcement officials are reporting a spike in violent threats against members of Congress.
Against this backdrop, the committee will try to speak to a divided America, ahead of the fall midterm elections when voters will decide which party controls the Congress. Most TV networks will carry the hearings live, Fox News will not.
“We’re going to tell the story of a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election,” says Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., a member of the committee.
“You really have to go back to the Civil War to understand anything like it.”
First up will be wrenching accounts from police who engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the mob, with testimony from U.S. Capitol Police officer Caroline Edwards, who was seriously injured in the melee. Also appearing Thursday will be documentary maker Nick Quested who filmed the extremist Proud Boys storming the Capitol. Some of that group’s members have since been indicted as have some from the Oath Keepers on rare sedition charges over the military-style attack.
In the weeks ahead, the panel is expected to detail Trump’s public campaign to “Stop the Steal” and the private pressure he put on the Department of Justice to reverse his election loss — despite dozens of failed court cases and his own attorney general attesting there was no fraud on a scale that that could have tipped the results in his favor.
“It’s going to be there for the permanent record, and I think that’s important for history,” said Barbara Comstock, a former Republican congresswoman from Virginia.
The panel, made up of nine lawmakers, faced obstacles from its start. Republicans blocked the formation of an independent body that could have investigated the Jan. 6 assault the way the 9/11 Commission probed the 2001 terror attack.
Instead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ushered the creation of the 1/6 panel through Congress over the objections of Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. She rejected Republican-appointed lawmakers who had voted Jan. 6 against certifying the election results, choosing her own preferred members to serve and naming civil rights advocate Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., as chairman.
The Jan. 6 committee’s lopsided composition of seven Democrats and two Republicans, Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, outspoken Trump critics now risking their political futures on this work.
After a year-long investigation, the story the committee aims to tell is still unfolding.
By many measures, the attack was set in motion months earlier, soon after Election Day, when Trump falsely claimed the voting was rigged and refused to concede once Biden was declared the winner.
The proceedings are expected to introduce Americans to a cast of characters, some well known, others elusive, and to what they said and did as Trump and his allies tried to reverse the election outcome.
The public will learn about the actions of Mark Meadows, the president’s chief of staff, whose 2,000-plus text messages provided the committee with a snapshot of the real-time scramble to keep Trump in office. Of John Eastman, the conservative law professor, who was the architect of the unsuccessful scheme to convince Vice President Mike Pence to halt the certification on Jan. 6. Of the Justice Department officials who threatened to resign rather than go along with Trump’s startling proposals.
Lawmakers have also been caught up in the probe, including House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy, who defied the committee’s subpoena requests for testimony. Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump, who urged her father to call off the rioters, appeared privately before the committee.
The Justice Department has arrested and charged more than 800 people for the violence that day, the biggest dragnet in its history.
Trump has dismissed the entire investigation as illegitimate. The committee cannot charge him or anyone else. It’s jurisdiction allows it only to refer its findings to the department, which is investigating.
Many Republicans are poised to defend Trump in the weeks ahead. Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, who defied the panel’s subpoena for an interview, said in a statement the committee’s true aim is to convince Americans that “conservatives are to blame for the events of that day.”
Yet, as Trump weighs another run for the White House, other Republicans wonder quietly if the committee hearings will have an impact on the public or if Jan. 6 will simply be forgotten.
Levitsky, the professor, said Americans have not had much experience watching their democracy at risk.
“One weakness that Americans have in in defending our democracy, is that we take it for granted,” he said. “We’re not aware of the warning signs,” he said.
He said the committee’s report should be taught in U.S. civics and history textbooks for years to come to inform Americans and bring them together. “That’s how democracy gets saved,” he said.
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Associated Press writers Farnoush Amiri, Kevin Freking and Michael Balsamo contributed to this report.
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Fourth-generation custodians and industry veterans double down and deliver a fresh take on Cognac to honor a family legacy
NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Martingale Cognac, rooted in more than 100 years of tradition and craft, is set to launch in the US this fall, offering a fresh and more fragrant style of Cognac for a new generation. Inspired by their grandfather's vision to develop one of the most envied domaines, Martingale emerges from Guillaume Thomas (Founder, CEO, veteran Pernod Ricard executive) and Amaury Thomas (Co-Founder, Master Blender), fourth-generation custodians of one of the most coveted domaines in the appellation. The Thomas cousins invited Andrew Weir (Co-Founder, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer) on this journey to double down on the family legacy. Martingale marks the first ever branded consumer product from this esteemed domaine, despite their century-long history of making the finest Cognac for some of the most prestigious houses.
Guillaume, who spent 18 years in executive leadership roles within the spirits company Pernod Ricard, was inspired to launch this venture to fulfill his family dream. He shares, "Our grandfather, Raymond, was a restless visionary and true entrepreneur. He was an important figure in the history of Cognac having helped sustain the protected status of the appellation through the post-war era. When faced with obstacles, instead of backing down, he doubled down and found his own martingale, his own recipe for success: hard work, genuine relationships, skills, and craft in Cognac making. We now have everything we need and while my while my grandfather didn't get to embark on this journey, he was entrusting us as the next generation to create an exceptional Cognac from our own estate. It's important for us to make our family proud and we embrace the new challenge and expectation to do just that."
"We supply some of the most prestigious brands in Cognac and have built one of the most coveted vineyards and distilleries in the region," says Amaury, an agricultural engineer who has spent over a decade managing the family operations in Cognac. He continues, "In honor of my grandfather and our family's ongoing success in Cognac, we have decided to select some of our finest eaux-de-vie to blend, brand and bottle for the very first time. Our grandfather always encouraged us to be bold and creative. To honor that, we have artfully selected and balanced eaux-de-vie from the top four crus in the area, ultimately creating a unique blend that is tailored to the tastes of this generation; one which delivers a fresher and more fragrant style of Cognac."
With an innate entrepreneurial spirit, Andrew's curiosity, creativity, and hard work paved the way for this unique collaboration. With over 15 years of marketing and general management of building luxury spirits brands in the US, he shares his enthusiasm for Martingale, "This exceptional Cognac has certainly excited me and will energize the industry and consumers alike. Compared to other spirits categories such as premium whiskies and tequila, Cognac has seen relatively lower levels of innovation. Martingale is uniquely placed to augment and disrupt this iconic category. In my experience leading marketing plans and business growth for luxury spirits, I've always been drawn to genuine stories. Martingale's story is quite incredible, from the vineyards to the distillery, the family chateau, and their obsession with quality. I love the paradox of a 100-year-old producer releasing their first ever product with a fresh, creative, and unexpected take. I am incredibly excited for us to share this story and exceptional liquid with the world."
Through the family's initial investment and the strength of the business plan, Martingale has garnered the attention of investors from backgrounds as diverse as music, entertainment, wine/spirits, finance, and more. "Our motivated team and extended family of investors has shown an enormous level of confidence in the opportunity we have before us. We have created a global alliance of passionate individuals eager to embark on this exciting new chapter. This year, my grandfather's vision and entrepreneurial spirit will be recognized on a whole new level with the unveiling of Martingale," adds Guillaume.
ABOUT MARTINGALE COGNAC
Martingale: The French word for doubling down. Martingale Cognac: The emblem of a new, fresh style of Cognac honoring a family legacy.
Founded in 2023 by Guillaume Thomas and Amaury Thomas, fourth-generation custodians of one of the most coveted domaines in the appellation, Martingale represents a legacy deeply rooted in Cognac. With over 100 years of tradition and craftsmanship, the Thomas family heritage was pioneered and nurtured by their visionary grandfather, Raymond Thomas.
An important figure in the history of Cognac, helping to sustain the protected status of the appellation through the post-war era, Raymond's efforts and foresight led him to invest in the Thomas family farm and lay the foundation for what has now become one of the most envied domaines in Cognac. His vision to produce exceptional Cognac has since flourished. Today, the Thomas family estate includes one of the largest vineyards (spanning over 600 acres across the top four crus of the Cognac denominated area), a distillery that seamlessly blends century-old know-how with cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art warehouses ideal for aging the exceptionally made eaux-de-vie, and an idyllic chateau and family home nestled in the heart of the region.
Martingale is a milestone for this family's esteemed domaine, representing their first-ever branded consumer product despite their century-long history of quietly and consistently producing the finest eaux-de-vie for renowned houses. As such, Martingale upholds the long-standing reputation for the quality, consistency, and legacy that Raymond Thomas attentively built. Crafted from a blend of four of the most sought-after crus, with a notable borderies content, Martingale embodies freshness, fragrance, and refinement, offering an exquisite balance of complexity and smoothness for a new generation of Cognac and spirits enthusiasts.
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WATCH: Video shows school bus and tanker truck crash
Published: May. 26, 2023 at 9:07 AM EDT|Updated: 54 minutes ago
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A video given to WIS by a viewer shows the moment a Lexington County school bus and tanker truck crashed into each other.
The crash happened in Gilbert on Thursday, a rural town located in the Midlands of South Carolina.
South Carolina Highway Patrol said 10 children were taken to the hospital.
Meanwhile, Lexington Medical Center reported at least 17 children and one adult arrived at the hospital with injuries related to the crash. The medical center said they’re all in stable condition.
WIS is working to find out more information from Lexington County School District One.
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McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A Mexican national has pleaded guilty to illegally transporting 85 migrants for financial gain through South Texas in a hot locked trailer, the Justice Department said Friday.
Jose Luis Vega-Arzate, 31, of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, drove a tractor-trailer full of migrants on May 11 through a Border Patrol checkpoint outside of Laredo, Texas, where a K-9 agent alerted agents to the vehicle. Agents opened the trailer and inside found 85 individuals who were all illegally present in the United States, the Justice Department said.
Vega-Arzate told authorities that he was paid to drive the tractor-trailer. He did not have a commercial driver’s license, nor prior experience driving big rigs. And he, himself, was illegally present in the United States.
He said he agreed to drive the truck to reduce the $8,000 human smuggling fee that he owed to the Mexican cartel that was helping him to cross the border from Mexico.
“According to court documents, he was cautioned to avoid stopping on the way to San Antonio because the undocumented individuals could die due to lack of ventilation resulting from the trailer’s lack of movement,” the Justice Department said in a news release.
Fifty-three migrants died from asphyxia and heat-related illness after being trapped in a trailer that was discovered on June 27 in San Antonio, Texas. It was the deadliest human smuggling incident in the United States.
Earlier this week, four men, including two Mexican nationals, were indicted by grand juries in San Antonio on charges relating to the 53 migrant deaths.
Earlier this week, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, told Border Report that 11 of the 53 migrants who died had felony criminal records in the United States. Cuellar, who is from Laredo, is the vice-chairman of the House Appropriation’s Homeland Security Committee
Homeland Security Investigations is investigating the San Antonio trailer deaths. Agents with HSI also investigated Vega-Arzate.
He faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.
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American accused of killing 3 women in Tijuana arrested in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. authorities have arrested a California man accused of killing three women in the Mexican border city of Tijuana and crossing back and forth across the border after each of the deaths that occurred over the course of nearly a year starting in 2021.
According to U.S. court records, 30-year-old Bryant Rivera, a resident of Los Angeles suburb Downey, was arrested July 6 on a femicide charge in the strangulation death of Angela Carolina Acosta Flores, whose body was found in a hotel room in Tijuana on Jan. 25, 2022.
Mexico plans to request his extradition in order to present evidence to add charges for the deaths of two more women in Tijuana, according to court filings. Ricardo Ivan Carpio, the attorney general of the state of Baja California, said they will include new evidence found when Rivera was arrested in California. It was not immediately known if Rivera had retained an attorney.
Rivera appeared in federal court Monday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson ordered him to remain detained at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles for the duration of his extradition proceedings, according to Ciaran McEvoy, spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s office. Mexico has 60 days to file a formal extradition request.
Acosta’s mother told Mexican authorities that her daughter worked next door as a dancer at a strip bar called the Hong Kong Gentlemen’s Club and occasionally as a sex worker. The mother told authorities she last heard from her daughter on Jan. 24, 2022, when she texted her that she would be taking one of her clients into room 404 at the Las Cascadas Hotel for 30 minutes at around 10:15 p.m., according to court records. At 10:45 p.m., her mother said she started texting her daughter but never heard from her.
Court records show Acosta’s boyfriend went to the club at 3 a.m. and was told by a worker there that Acosta had left with a customer who was a “gringo” named Bryant Rivera. After her daughter’s body was found in room 404, Acosta’s mother tracked her daughter’s cell phone to an address in Riverside, California.
Security camera footage from the hotel captured a man matching Rivera’s description and the victim entering room 404, according to court records.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- H&M invites you to celebrate the magical world of Brasserie Hennes, which has been transformed into a disco-inspired snowscape for the holidays – it's cozy, inviting and buzzing with festive excitement. For this season, actress Chloë Sevigny & musician Anderson Paak shine like stars wearing H&M's festive new collection available in-stores and on hm.com starting November 10th.
"We're bringing a special sparkle to the season with a stunning collection designed to catch the light and welcome everyone to the party. We are thrilled to continue with Brasserie Hennes for the holidays." - Ann-Sofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M.
All things shine in H&M's A/W22 holiday collection - it's a banquet of style, encouraging confidence with its irresistible colors and textures. The collection has a party-ready focus with key pieces that are charged with sophistication. Including a soft pink suit, pink long-sleeve sparkle dress, a black fringe dress with elements of sequins and a high-neck silver sequined dress. The black fringed-hem dress, navy sequined mini dress and elevated mock-neck cropped jumper are additional pieces of note. Statement accessories such as a dazzling rhinestone headpiece, bold pink rhinestone earrings and a diamanté draping bra, all crave the spotlight. Shimmering platform heels, over-the-knee black heeled boots and candy pink pumps are ideal for the dancefloor.
Directed by Bardia Zeinali, this campaign is the second chapter of the Brasserie Hennes universe. A festive special after the success of our Fall visit, this newest chapter stars Anderson Paak and Chloe Sevigny alongside models Paloma Elsesser, Jill Kortleve, Adut Akech Bior and Jordan Barret among others.
"It was a pleasure to work with these wonderful women Paloma Elsesser, Jill Kortleve, Adut Akech Bior, Mika Argañaraz and Mona Tougaard for this H&M campaign. Dancing and laughing in the middle of a winter wonderland was a blast." - Chloë Sevigny, actress.
" I had a great time working with H&M and the amazing cast in the magical world within Brasserie Hennes. It's all about living in the moment and truly celebrating life with those around you, especially around this time of year. It really got me in the holiday spirit", Anderson Paak, Musician.
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AKC's 'Meet the Breeds' returns to NYC's Javits Center
NEW YORK - Thousands of people attended the 14th American Kennel Club's "Meet the Breeds" event this weekend. The AKC brings in 130 breeds for potential dog owners to meet, play with, and learn about before they make their purchase.
At the Leonberger booth, they spun, crocheted, and sold scarves, with all the yarn made from the shedding of one Leonberger.
"It's an amazing family dog," said Pamela Isaacson, a Leonberger breeder. "It's a dog that's really going to change your life and your lifestyle, but you also have to know what you're getting into."
The dog is in the details, which is the message the American Kennel Club is trying to get across, to make sure their canine of choice is a good fit. At each booth, breed experts break down the pros and cons of the puppies.
Alex Cogott took his time going from booth to booth in his search for a new puppy, discussing the mental and physical needs of each of the breeds.
"I'm a little more relaxed and stuff," Cogott said, "We like to do something, but we don't need something very active, something that doesn't mind being a lap dog."
His top choices are the lab and French bulldog but admits that could change by the time he walks through all the alphabetized booths. There's the Belgian Tervuren, which make for great apartment dogs, the Finnish Lapphund, which do well in homes with other dogs, and the Clumber Spaniel who are couch potatoes, and the perfect partner for weekend tv binge-watching.
And it's just not educational, a lot of people come to Meet the Breeds to meet the breeders, to learn about pure breed rescues, and who are here solely to get their dog fix. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-returns-to-nycs-javits-center | 2023-01-30 01:53:24 | 1 | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/akc-meet-the-breeds-returns-to-nycs-javits-center |
HHC to Host Earnings Call on November 10, 2022
HOUSTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Howard Hughes Corporation® (NYSE: HHC) announced today that it will release 2022 third quarter earnings on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, after the market closes and will hold its third quarter conference call on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company's earnings release will be posted to the Investors section of the Company's website prior to the conference call.
To participate in The Howard Hughes Corporation's third quarter earnings conference call, please dial 1-877-883-0383 within the U.S., 1-866-605-3850 within Canada, or 1-412-902-6506 when dialing internationally. All participants should dial in at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time, using 0392401 as the passcode. A live audio webcast will also be available on the Company's website at www.howardhughes.com.
In addition to the dial-in options, institutional and retail shareholders can participate by going to app.saytechnologies.com/howardhughes to submit questions to Say prior to the earnings call. Shareholders can email hello@saytechnologies.com for any support inquiries.
A taped replay of the call can be accessed 24 hours a day through December 8, 2022, by dialing 1-877-344-7529 within the U.S., 1-855-669-9658 within Canada, or 1-412-317-0088 when dialing internationally, using the passcode 6000570.
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The Howard Hughes Corporation owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of large-scale master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including: the Seaport in New York City; Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, The Woodlands Hills®, and Bridgeland® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas, Nevada; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Douglas Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona. The Howard Hughes Corporation's portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. The Howard Hughes Corporation is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHC. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.
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North Texans caught in the web of an outbreak - nothing to do with B.J. Leiderman, who writes our theme music. It's caterpillars all over the place - feasting on foliage and leaving yards covered in silk. Member station KERA's Jacob Wells is on the story.
JACOB WELLS, BYLINE: Dallas-Fort Worth residents are facing an infestation of tiny, green cankerworms and hackberry leafrollers. They're about half an inch to an inch long and have segmented bodies. One is kind of cute, but hundreds, like there are in Steven Horvath's yard, are kind of gross.
STEVEN HORVATH: I thought it was kind of neat and fun at first.
WELLS: Horvath lives in Fort Worth. He first spotted the caterpillars two weeks ago. They dangled from his back door frame and the trees in his backyard. They've devoured the leaves and blanketed his patio furniture, his shed, and even a stepladder with shimmering worm web. And then, they moved inside.
HORVATH: My son said that he found one in his lunchbox. You know, my wife doesn't like them in the house. So they do drop - you know, you have to be careful when you're cooking that they're not dropping down from the ceiling into your food.
WELLS: These caterpillars normally come out in the spring. But Wizzie Brown, a pest expert with Texas A&M, says recent heavy rains after a dry summer may have sent the signal for these springtime bugs to hatch again.
WIZZIE BROWN: Environmental conditions have just kind of made it where they're hatching out now and kind of doing their thing and trying to get their life cycle in before, you know, winter comes.
WELLS: This outbreak is a nuisance to Dallas-Fort Worth residents who are left to clean up the webbing that's covered their trees, backyards and outdoor decorations. Brown says while it's frustrating, people don't need to worry about long-term damage to their trees.
BROWN: Most of the reports I've been getting is that they are feeding on pecan trees and hackberry trees, both of which are going to drop their leaves in the coming months anyway.
WELLS: Some people are buying pesticides to try to combat the infestation. But Horvath, who teaches middle school science, decided against it.
HORVATH: The research I did said, like, you know, any kind of pesticides you're going to use would harm a bunch of the other beneficial insects, and it wouldn't even be effective 'cause there is so many.
WELLS: While many residents think the caterpillar infestation and the cleanup is for the birds, Brown says it really is. They're a feast for birds now migrating through Texas. For NPR News, I'm Jacob Wells. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.kvpr.org/2022-10-01/heavy-rains-in-dallas-fort-worth-area-have-led-to-an-inchworm-outbreak | 2022-10-21 07:16:25 | 0 | https://www.kvpr.org/2022-10-01/heavy-rains-in-dallas-fort-worth-area-have-led-to-an-inchworm-outbreak |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The governor and the Senate favor keeping Medicaid coverage up to a year for mothers of newborns in Mississippi.
Now, we could find out Tuesday if the House plans to go along with the proposal it has previously rejected.
House Speaker Philip Gunn said in Tupelo on Monday he has guidance from state Medicaid officials on whether extending coverage for a year instead of going back to two months would be considered an expansion of Medicaid.
"It's my understanding that they have now decided that it's not expansion and they are for it," Gunn told WTVA 9 News. "So we will take that and consider that and how to move forward."
Gunn says the House Medicaid Committee has a Tuesday deadline to move the Senate postpartum Medicaid bill out of committee.
The Senate passed the bill earlier this month 41-11 before sending it to the House.
Health care professionals have asked for yearlong coverage after a recent report showed an increased rate of pregnancy-related deaths in Mississippi.
Some of them showed up at the State Capitol last week asking for a vote on it in the full House.
Gov. Tate Reeves changed course on Sunday and came out in favor of the extension after saying he needed data to indicate the move would actually be beneficial. | https://www.wtva.com/news/state-house-on-the-clock-concerning-medicaid-coverage-for-mississippi-moms-of-newborns/article_bc493896-b6cb-11ed-84ec-871c960baa29.html | 2023-02-27 19:10:02 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/state-house-on-the-clock-concerning-medicaid-coverage-for-mississippi-moms-of-newborns/article_bc493896-b6cb-11ed-84ec-871c960baa29.html |
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Hubei Surpass Sun Electric's (SSE's) Electric Vehicle Charging Solution, Smart Grid and Smart Energy businesses. The acquisition is an important move for BorgWarner's electrification business in Asia and is expected to complement the company's existing charging footprint in Europe and North America.
We believe SSE is an excellent strategic fit as BorgWarner bolsters its charging expertise and footprint, capitalizing on the profound industry shift towards electrification. For more information on BorgWarner's strategic move to complement its existing charging footprint, you can refer to the press release - BorgWarner to Acquire Charging Business of Hubei Surpass Sun Electric (SSE)
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BEIJING, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The peony viewing launching ceremony of the 40th Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang, China, kicked off on April 1 in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, a city with a 1,500-year history of cultivating peonies.
The ceremony was a grand feast featured by a 3D light projection show and various emerging technologies, which provided audience with immersive experience. With a main stage and four sub-stages, performances of various types including songs and dances, Chinese operas, and intangible cultural heritage folklore performance were integrated into the ceremony to showcase Luoyang's cultural characteristics, historical charm, and modernity.
It is learned that this year's peony culture festival will be held from April 8 to 23, while the peony viewing period begins on April 1 and ends on May 5.
During the peony culture festival, well-designed activities featuring immersive experience, tourism, and new technology will be held to boost Luoyang's popularity among tourists, promote the in-depth integration of the culture and tourism industries and boost consumption in new forms and new scenarios.
Peony flowers in Luoyang have ushered in blossoming season, both in the wild and in the peony gardens. Besides, it is learned that with advanced cultivation technologies, people can appreciate peony blossom in the whole year.
As a name card for Luoyang, the peony culture festival has been hosted by the city since 1983.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Duke forced Miami into eight turnovers, the most by any team in a Power 5 conference game since 2009, and rolled past the Hurricanes 45-21 on Saturday.
Quarterback Riley Leonard ran for three touchdowns and threw for another for Duke (5-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), which scored the game’s final 28 points. The Blue Devils gave up two touchdowns in the first 1:54 of the third quarter to lose the lead, but the rest of the way was all Duke.
Even worse for Miami, potentially, was this development: quarterback Tyler Van Dyke left in the second quarter with an apparent injury to his shoulder region and did not return. Van Dyke was hit, remained down face-first for a few moments, then walked off flanked by Hurricanes medical personnel as he held his arm to his chest — often a telltale sign of a shoulder issue.
The last team with eight turnovers in a Power 5 conference game was Nebraska, which had that many in a 9-7 loss to Iowa State in 2008.
Jake Garcia relieved Van Dyke and went 13 for 21 for 198 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Van Dyke was 11 for 16 for 81 yards and a score before he exited.
Colbie Young had two touchdown catches for Miami (3-4, 1-2) and Will Mallory had the other.
Duke outgained Miami by only nine yards, 336-327. With the turnovers, it didn’t matter. Duke turned the turnovers into 24 points, the last of those coming on Brandon Johnson’s 29-yard return for a touchdown with 5:16 left.
THE TAKEAWAY
Duke: Miami had outscored the Blue Devils 95-10 in the team’s last two meetings, both of which came on Duke’s home field. But with this win, Duke has now won back-to-back games at Miami for the first time in program history.
Miami: The Hurricanes put the ball on the ground five times, losing all five fumbles. And now with five games left, Miami has to find a way to go 3-2 just to be bowl-eligible — no easy feat with Clemson and Florida State among those left on the schedule.
CLOSING IN
Duke is now one win from bowl eligibility with four games remaining — at Boston College, home for Virginia Tech, at Pittsburgh and then the regular season finale at home against Wake Forest.
UP NEXT
Duke: After a bye, visits Boston College on Nov. 4.
Miami: Visits Virginia on Oct. 29.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for doctors who face criminal charges for overprescribing powerful pain medication in a case arising from the opioid addiction crisis.
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote for the court that prosecutors must prove that doctors knew they were illegally prescribing powerful pain drugs in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
The ruling came as the U.S. has been seeing record numbers of drug overdose deaths, many from the highly lethal opioid fentanyl.
Evaluating the convictions of two doctors who are each facing more than two decades in prison, the justices ruled on a subject on which advocates for patients and doctors had urged the court to distinguish between criminal behavior and medical errors made in good faith.
It did so in the ruling. Prosecutors, Breyer wrote, “must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly or intentionally acted in an unauthorized manner.” The justices ruled unanimously for the doctors, though only six endorsed Breyer’s standard for conviction.
Fear of aggressive prosecution already has led doctors to avoid prescribing opioids “against their best medical judgment,” the National Pain Advocacy Center told the court in a written filing.
But the justices did not throw out the convictions of two doctors whose appeal was heard in February. Instead, it ordered federal appeals courts to take a new look at their cases.
The court ruled on appeals from Xiulu Ruan of Mobile, Alabama, and Shakeel Kahn, who practiced medicine in Ft. Mohave, Arizona, and Casper, Wyoming.
Ruan is serving a 21-year federal prison term. Kahn is in prison for up to 25 years. They will get another chance to argue that their convictions should be overturned.
Ruan and a partner, James Couch, were convicted of overprescribing medications at their Physicians Pain Specialists of Alabama clinic and a pharmacy.
Kahn was convicted of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances resulting in death, including oxycodone, an opioid pain reliever, and fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.
Jessica Burch, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, was a patient of Kahn’s who died from an overdose in 2015. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Justices-side-with-doctors-convicted-in-pain-pill-17268206.php | 2022-06-27 17:20:22 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Justices-side-with-doctors-convicted-in-pain-pill-17268206.php |
School district bans substitute teacher after threatening to kill her students
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A substitute teacher is no longer working for a school district in South Carolina after she reportedly threatened students.
According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a substitute teacher this week at White Knoll Elementary School threatened to grab her fifth-grade students by the neck and kill them.
Officials with Lexington School District One said law enforcement was called to the school, but the substitute grabbed her personal belongings and left campus before deputies arrived.
“My grandson couldn’t even go to school because he was so upset,” said Terry Nine, the grandmother of a fifth grader.
Several parents told WIS that they were upset regarding the substitute’s behavior as she reportedly also cursed at the students while making racially insensitive comments.
“Administrators and school counselors met with students to help calm them down and reassure them that they were safe. Parents of students who were in the class received personal phone calls shortly after the incident occurred,” a district email read that was sent to parents.
Officials with the school district said the substitute teacher in question is no longer employed by them and has since been banned from all district properties. The unidentified woman had been employed by the district since December 2022.
Following Thursday’s incident, parents are demanding more vetting when it comes to substitutes.
“When I drop off my children at school, I want to make sure that they’re safe. I think extra measures should be taken at this point,” said Nora Smith, the mother of an 11-year-old student.
Authorities said the situation remains under investigation.
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Medication accounts for more than half of abortions, fueled in part by a greater reliance on telehealth. How would a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade affect abortion pills availability?
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