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Statistics after 4 games - S.A. native, Army vet, may be at the center of immigrant flights - King William house with Chris Pettit connection is sold - Texas man with 3 DWIs ran over 6-year-old 3 times, court docs say - SAPD: Man shot multiple times after striking officer with vehicle - ‘I’m your God:’ Drugs, makeup, revenge led to grisly murder - New section of San Pedro Creek park an ‘engineering marvel’ - County judge candidate DeBerry cries foul over 'dark money' ads - San Antonio costume institution Starline Costumes closing in 2023 MOST POPULAR Detroit Lions - Texas A&M, Alabama have questions at quarterback entering matchupTexas A&M and Alabama have injured starting quarterbacks as they prepare for Saturday's game.By Brent Zwerneman
https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Detroit-Lions-17481527.php
2022-10-04 15:02:31
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The brand is sponsoring the White Jersey 'Best Young Rider Classification', with Liv founder Bonnie Tu to be on stage as the Stage 1 White Jersey is awarded NEWBURY PARK, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liv, the company dedicated to getting more women on bikes, has signed on as premier partner of the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The company is sponsoring the white jersey, signifying the Best Young Rider Classification during the eight-stage women's professional cycling race. "Since Liv was founded, our goal has always been to help advance women's participation in cycling, so sponsoring the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was a natural extension of our mission," said Bonnie Tu, Liv founder and Giant Group chairperson. "Giving women the chance to compete in the most prestigious race in road cycling shows young girls they too can achieve their dreams and aspire to compete at cycling's highest level—something Liv has been committed to since day one." A global pioneer in women's cycling and the founder of Liv, Tu will be on stage to help present the award to the best young rider at the conclusion of the first stage. To help celebrate the historic step forward women's cycling has made at the highest level of the sport, Tu will also ride in the ProAm event on July 27. Liv is the only comprehensive cycling brand in the world that invests 100% of its resources into creating more opportunities for women in cycling. Liv sponsors professional athletes from around the world across four professional racing teams including WorldTour Teams: Liv Racing Xstra and Team BikeExchange-Jayco who will be competing in the inaugural Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The famed Tour de France is cycling's most widely recognized stage race. Tune in and learn more about the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift at https://www.letourfemmes.fr/en. About Liv Liv is the only comprehensive cycling brand in the world dedicated solely to women. Founded in 2008 by Giant executive Bonnie Tu as part of the Giant Group, Liv creates innovative bicycles and gear to fit and perform at the highest level. Liv aims to empower all riders from beginners to pros. With a global team of retailers, athletes and events, plus a growing online presence focused on riding skills, bike maintenance, nutrition, travel, and other experiences – Liv strives to build community and be the number one resource for women cyclists around the world. Learn more at liv-cycling.com. Media Contact: Cassondra Spring, Liv CassondraSpring@liv-cycling.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Liv Cycling
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2022-06-23 16:12:25
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TX Fort Worth TX Zone Forecast for Monday, February 13, 2023 _____ 370 FPUS54 KFWD 140902 ZFPFWD Zone Forecast Product for Texas National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 TXZ119-142300- Dallas- Including the city of Dallas 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ118-142300- Tarrant- Including the cities of Fort Worth and Arlington 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Cold with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ159-142300- McLennan- Including the city of Waco 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Breezy and much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Wind chill values around 20 in the morning. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ158-142300- Bell- Including the cities of Killeen, Temple, and Fort Hood 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Warmer with highs around 70. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ104-142300- Collin- Including the cities of Plano, McKinney, Allen, and Frisco 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cold with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ103-142300- Denton- Including the cities of Carrollton, Denton, Lewisville, and Flower Mound 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Windy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Warmer with highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ093-142300- Grayson- Including the cities of Sherman and Denison 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Warmer with highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ092-142300- Cooke- Including the city of Gainesville 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 19 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Warmer with highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ091-142300- Montague- Including the cities of Bowie and Nocona 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this morning. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain 70 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Colder with lows around 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 18 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ102-142300- Wise- Including the cities of Decatur and Bridgeport 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this morning. Windy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain 70 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ101-142300- Jack- Including the city of Jacksboro 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Windy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain 50 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Wind chill values as low as 19 after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 17 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ100-142300- Young- Including the cities of Graham and Olney 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Windy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain 30 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 19 after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 18 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the lower 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ115-142300- Stephens- Including the city of Breckenridge 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible. Chance of rain 20 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 19 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Warmer with highs around 70. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ116-142300- Palo Pinto- Including the city of Mineral Wells 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 50 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 19 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ117-142300- Parker- Including the cities of Weatherford and Briar 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this morning. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 70 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers in the evening. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Clear, cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ131-142300- Hood- Including the cities of Granbury and Oak Trail Shores 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this morning. Windy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 70 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ132-142300- Somervell- Including the city of Glen Rose 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this morning. Breezy, warmer with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 70 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ130-142300- Erath- Including the cities of Stephenville and Dublin 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 50 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ129-142300- Eastland- Including the cities of Cisco, Eastland, Ranger, and Gorman 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 30 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, brisk and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Wind chill values as low as 18 in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ141-142300- Comanche- Including the cities of Comanche and De Leon 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 50 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ142-142300- Mills- Including the city of Goldthwaite 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs around 70. West winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 50 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. North winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Much warmer with highs around 70. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ156-142300- Lampasas- Including the city of Lampasas 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Sunny. A chance of showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain 50 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Much warmer with highs around 70. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ157-142300- Coryell- Including the cities of Copperas Cove and Gatesville 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 90 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny and breezy. Much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Much warmer with highs around 70. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ143-142300- Hamilton- Including the cities of Hamilton and Hico 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Sunny. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain 70 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers in the morning. Much warmer with highs around 70. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ144-142300- Bosque- Including the cities of Clifton, Meridian, and Valley Mills 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. $$ TXZ133-142300- Johnson- Including the cities of Cleburne and Burleson 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. .THURSDAY...Sunny, breezy and much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ134-142300- Ellis- Including the cities of Waxahachie, Ennis, and Midlothian 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ145-142300- Hill- Including the city of Hillsboro 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ146-142300- Navarro- Including the city of Corsicana 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ161-142300- Limestone- Including the cities of Mexia and Groesbeck 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Wind chill values around 20 in the morning. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ160-142300- Falls- Including the city of Marlin 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ174-142300- Milam- Including the cities of Cameron and Rockdale 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 20 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny and breezy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. $$ TXZ175-142300- Robertson- Including the cities of Hearne, Franklin, and Calvert 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 20 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the lower 30s. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ162-142300- Leon- Including the cities of Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Normangee, and Oakwood 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 50. Wind chill values around 20 in the morning. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ147-142300- Freestone- Including the cities of Teague, Fairfield, and Wortham 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows around 30. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Wind chill values around 20 in the morning. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ148-142300- Anderson- Including the city of Palestine 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Wind chill values around 20 in the morning. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ135-142300- Henderson- Including the cities of Athens and Gun Barrel City 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ122-142300- Van Zandt- Including the cities of Canton, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Van, and Edgewood 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. South winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ121-142300- Kaufman- Including the cities of Terrell, Kaufman, and Forney 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ120-142300- Rockwall- Including the cities of Rockwall and Heath 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the lower 30s. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Warmer with highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ105-142300- Hunt- Including the cities of Greenville and Commerce 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 20 to 25 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Cold with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ123-142300- Rains- Including the cities of Emory, East Tawakoni, and Point 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values around 20. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 40. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the upper 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ107-142300- Hopkins- Including the city of Sulphur Springs 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Breezy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ106-142300- Delta- Including the city of Cooper 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Windy with highs around 70. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the upper 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. $$ TXZ095-142300- Lamar- Including the city of Paris 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Very windy with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 20 to 25 mph, becoming southwest 25 to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cold with lows in the mid 30s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent. .THURSDAY...Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Colder with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cold with lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. $$ TXZ094-142300- Fannin- Including the city of Bonham 302 AM CST Tue Feb 14 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... .TODAY...Showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm this morning, then sunny this afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph this afternoon. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Chance of rain near 100 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Cold with lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. .THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Wind chill values as low as 15. .FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs around 50. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cold with lows around 30. .SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. .WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Warmer with highs in the mid 70s. $$ _____ Copyright 2023 AccuWeather
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2023-02-14 10:44:26
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Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits Steven Matz gets the nod for the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday at Chase Field against Christian Walker and the Arizona Diamondbacks. First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The Diamondbacks are favored in this one, at -125, while the underdog Cardinals have +105 odds to win. The over/under is 9 runs for this game (with -110 odds to hit the over and -110 odds on the under). Rep your team with officially licensed Diamondbacks gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Odds & Info - Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - Time: 9:40 PM ET - TV: ARID - Location: Phoenix, Arizona - Venue: Chase Field - Live Stream: Watch on Fubo! Bet with King of Sportsbooks and use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Check out the latest odds and place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Diamondbacks Recent Betting Performance - In three games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Diamondbacks have a record of 0-3. - In their last 10 games with a total, the Diamondbacks and their opponents have combined to hit the over five times. - Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Diamondbacks' last 10 games. Explore More About This Game Diamondbacks Betting Records & Stats - The Diamondbacks have been the moneyline favorite 45 total times this season. They've finished 28-17 in those games. - In games it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -125 or shorter, Arizona has a 26-12 record (winning 68.4% of its games). - The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Diamondbacks a 55.6% chance to win. - Arizona has played in 101 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 46 times (46-50-5). - The Diamondbacks have a 6-4-0 record ATS this season (covering 60% of the time). Check out the latest odds and place your bets on and the with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Diamondbacks Splits Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. © 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved.
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2023-07-25 15:33:40
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis police chief disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit on Saturday, citing a “cloud of dishonor” from newly released video that showed some of its officers beating Tyre Nichols to death after stopping the Black motorist. Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis acted a day after the harrowing video emerged, saying she listened to Nichols’ relatives, community leaders and uninvolved officers in making the decision. Her announcement came as the nation and the city struggled to come to grips with the violence of the officers, who are also Black. The video renewed doubts about why fatal encounters with law enforcement keep happening despite repeated calls for change. Protestors marching though downtown Memphis cheered when they heard the unit had been dissolved. One protestor said over a bullhorn that “the unit that killed Tyre has been permanently disbanded.” Referring to “the heinous actions of a few” that dishonored the unit, Davis contradicted an earlier statement that she would keep the unit. She said it was imperative that the department “take proactive steps in the healing process.” “It is in the best interest of all to permanently deactivate the Scorpion unit,” she said in a statement. She said the officers currently assigned to it agreed “unreservedly.” The unit is composed of three teams of about 30 officers whose stated aim is to target violent offenders in areas beset by high crime. It had been inactive since Nichols’ Jan. 7 arrest. Scorpion stands for Street Crimes Operations to Restore Peace In Our Neighborhoods. In an interview Friday with The Associated Press, Davis had said she would not shut down a unit if a few officers commit “some egregious act” and because she needed it to continue to work. “The whole idea that the Scorpion unit is a bad unit, I just have a problem with that,” Davis said then. Davis became the first Black female chief in Memphis one year after George Floyd was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police. At the time, she was chief in Durham, North Carolina, and had called for sweeping police reform. Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, lawyers for the Nichols family, said the move was “a decent and just decision.” “We must keep in mind that this is just the next step on this journey for justice and accountability, as clearly this misconduct is not restricted to these specialty units. It extends so much further,” they said. The five disgraced officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith — have been fired and charged with murder and other crimes in Nichols’ death, which came three days after the arrest. They face up to 60 years in prison if convicted of second-degree murder. The video images released Friday show police savagely beating the 29-year-old FedEx worker for three minutes while screaming profanities at him in an assault that the Nichols family legal team has likened to the infamous 1991 police beating of Los Angeles motorist Rodney King. Nichols calls out for his mother before his limp body is propped against a squad car and the officers exchange fist-bumps. The video also left many unanswered questions about the traffic stop and about other law enforcement officers who stood by as Nichols lay motionless on the pavement. “Nobody tried to stop anything. They have a duty to intervene, a duty to render care,” Brenda Goss Andrews, president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, said in an interview after viewing the video. She also was struck by the immediate aggression from officers as soon as they got out of the car: “It just went to 100. … This was never a matter of de-escalation,” Goss Andrews said, adding, “The young man never had a chance from the moment that he was stopped.” Davis has said other officers are under investigation, and Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner said two deputies were relieved of duty without pay while their conduct is investigated. Rodney Wells, Nichols’ stepfather, said the family would “continue to seek justice” and those who failed to render aid are “just as culpable as the officers who threw the blows.” A Memphis police spokeswoman declined to comment on the other officers’ conduct. Cities nationwide had braced for demonstrations after the video emerged, but protests were scattered and nonviolent. Several dozen demonstrators in Memphis blocked the Interstate 55 bridge that carries traffic over the Mississippi River toward Arkansas. Protesters also blocked traffic in New York City, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. Blake Ballin, the lawyer for Mills, told AP in a statement Saturday that the videos “produced as many questions as they have answers.” Some of those will focus on what Mills “knew and what he was able to see” and whether his actions “crossed the lines that were crossed by other officers during this incident,” Ballin said. Davis acknowledged that the police department has a supervisor shortage and said the lack of a supervisor in the arrest was a “major problem.” City officials have pledged to provide more of them. It’s not clear why the traffic stop happened in the first place. One officer can be heard on video saying that Nichols wouldn’t stop and then swerved as though he intended to hit the officer’s car. The officer says that when Nichols pulled up to a red light, the officers jumped out. But Davis said the department cannot substantiate the reason for the stop. “We don’t know what happened,” she said, adding, “All we know is the amount of force that was applied in this situation was over the top.” After the first officer roughly pulls Nichols out of the car, Nichols can be heard saying, “I didn’t do anything,” as a group of officers begin to wrestle him to the ground. One is heard yelling, “Tase him! Tase him!” Nichols calmly says, “OK, I’m on the ground,” and that he was just trying to go home. Moments later, he yells at them to “stop.” Nichols is then seen running as an officer fires a Taser. The officers start chasing Nichols. Others are called, and a search ensues before Nichols is caught at another intersection. His mother’s home, where he lived, was only a few houses away, and his family said he was trying to get there. The officers beat him with a baton, and kick and punch him. The attack continues even after he collapses. It takes more than 20 minutes afterward before any sort of medical attention is provided. During the wait for an ambulance, officers joke and air grievances. They complain that a handheld radio was ruined, that someone lost a flashlight, that multiple officers were caught in the pepper spray used against Nichols. Throughout the videos, they make claims about Nichols’ behavior that are not supported by the footage or that the district attorney and other officials say did not happen. In one, an officer claims that during the initial traffic stop Nichols reached for the officer’s gun and almost had his hand on the handle, something not shown in the video. After Nichols is in handcuffs and leaning against a police car, several officers say he must have been high. Later one says no drugs were found in Nichols’ car, and another immediately counters that he must have ditched something while running away. During a speech Saturday in Harlem, the Rev. Al Sharpton said the beating was particularly egregious because the officers were Black, too. “Your Blackness will not stop us from fighting you. These five cops not only disgraced their names, they disgraced our race,” Sharpton said. ___ Associated Press reporters Aaron Morrison in New York, Travis Loller in Nashville, Tennessee, Rebecca Reynolds in Lexington, Kentucky, and Gary Fields in Washington contributed to this report.
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2023-01-29 15:10:25
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Latest research from leading fintech provides new vision for incentive programs by prioritizing incentive choice, speed and value CHICAGO and PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onbe, a leading corporate disbursements fintech company, today shared the findings of its 2022 State of Incentives survey, polling more than 750 U.S. consumers about their shopping behavior and incentive preferences. The findings offer direction for businesses looking to find, build and nurture relationships with consumers. Among the responses, the survey found that 91% of consumers have higher satisfaction with a brand if it offers incentive programs, and 70% are likely to make an additional purchase if incentives are accessible (e.g., discount, coupon, cash rebate). As for what makes a strong incentive offer – consumers rank choice, value and speed as the top three most important aspects – and digital incentives (77%) are far preferred over non-digital (23%). "The drive to innovate payment speed and choice through digital modalities is crucial to both consumers and businesses alike," said Bala Janakiraman, CEO of Onbe. "We empower businesses with the insights and the tools that meet consumers where they are in today's on-demand economy through our digital-led incentive programs and payment offerings that help clients deliver on consumer expectations and preferences to create a better, more satisfying experience." Key survey findings around consumer behaviors and preferences when it comes to shopping include the following: - 97% of consumers made a purchase in the last 12 months after receiving a monetary incentive offer. - 70% of consumers are likely to purchase other products or services from a business after receiving an incentive offer, with discounts being the most compelling (50%). - 77% of consumers prefer to receive that incentive via digital means. - 92% of consumers prefer monetary incentives versus value-added services (e.g., annual subscriptions). - 78% of consumers are seeking a better incentive experience through the ability to choose their preferred incentive type and speed of receiving their incentive. - In terms of what's most important to consumers on a scale of 1-5, they value choice the most, followed by the amount of savings and then speed of receiving their incentive. - 91% of consumers say offering incentives is the highest contributing factor to customer satisfaction, followed by price at 79%. - But when it comes to loyalty, incentives (74%) and good quality products and services (69%) heavily contribute to customers' allegiance to a brand. Resources: - Equity Trust And Onbe Partner To Deliver Faster, Convenient Disbursements To Real Estate Investors - Onbe Wins Silver Stevie® Award In 2022 International Business Awards® With more than 25 years of industry experience and offices in Chicago, Philadelphia and London, Onbe is a fintech that manages and modernizes customer and workforce disbursements for corporate clients ranging from mid-market to the Fortune 500. Onbe's team of experts and technology platform offers clients a turnkey solution to offload their entire B2C payment operations, relieving them of the cost, complexity and risk that come with orchestrating these payments in-house. Backed by top-tier investors, Onbe delivers on today's consumer expectations for instant, digital and seamless payments. To learn more, visit www.onbe.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Contact Joseph Netto, Sr Director of Communications Joseph.netto@onbe.com Marianne Dempsey onbe@threeringsinc.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Onbe
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2022-11-07 13:38:12
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Rosie Dinh, a nurse practitioner at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, recalled a father of a family she saw regularly having a strong family history of breast cancer. He tested positive for colon cancer. The man also tested positive for the BRCA2 genetic mutation, which is a common cause of hereditary breast cancer. So, Dinh, who runs UMUCH’s High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic, encouraged the man to have his two daughters tested for the mutation, one of whom in her early 30′s tested positive for breast cancer. “If it wasn’t for the high-risk clinic,” Dinh said, “this would have been missed, and her diagnosis would be a later stage where it would be harder to treat.” The High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic is a resource for individuals with an increased risk for developing breast cancer and focuses on its prevention and early detection. “The high-risk clinic empowers individuals who have the high risk to really control their medical journey and prevent really horrific things from occurring in their life,” said Laurie Fitzgerald, UMUCH’s director of oncology practice operations. The clinic, Fitzgerald said, was formalized about five years ago. “I’ve always [been] passionate about women’s health,” Dinh, a nurse of 26 years, said. “Breast cancer touches all aspects of women’s health.” The Morning Sun Women who meet the high-risk criteria may be entitled to the clinic’s resources, which include breast exams, mammograms, MRIs, ultrasounds and other tests, depending on their needs. Risk factors for breast cancer that may indicate one could benefit from the clinic, according to UMUCH’s website, include: family history of breast or ovarian cancer, personal history of ovarian cancer, or a personal or family history of a BRCA mutation. However, just because someone does not have a risk factor does not mean they shouldn’t be vigilant. “Some women have the misunderstanding,” Dinh said, “that, ‘If I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, I can’t get cancer.’” Dinh said most patients with breast cancer have it discovered through mammograms, so the high-risk clinic hopes to encourage people to get them on a more regular basis, or sooner if they have a risk factor. Another option of getting screened for breast cancer, Dinh said, is through the county health department, which has a program in partnership with UMUCH to provide no-cost screenings for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers. Anyone interested in scheduling a consultation with the High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic may do so by calling the office line at 443-643-3020. More information is also available online at UMUCH’s website, www.umms.org/uch/health-services/breast-center/high-risk-clinic.
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2022-10-14 10:12:03
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Man charged with criminal vehicular homicide in fatal New Richland crash Published 7:00 am Thursday, June 29, 2023 A North Carolina man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in Waseca County District Court tied to the crash that killed a New Richland man last week on Minnesota Highway 13 south of New Richland. Darryn Turner Bullock, 35, of Dallas, North Carolina, appeared on the charge June 22, the day after the crash that killed Scott Bernard Bolduan, 58. The Minnesota State Patrol report stated a 2024 Volvo Tractor, driven by Bullock, was traveling northbound on Highway 13 south of State Highway 30 when the semi collided head-on with a southbound 2006 Dodge Ram, driven by Bolduan, on the southbound shoulder. Court documents stated Bullock was transporting a 2024 Volvo truck chassis from an Albert Lea dealership to Lake Crystal. A woman who was traveling northbound on Highway 13, the same direction as Bullock, told authorities that a few miles before the crash another semi had been tailgating her vehicle as she was traveling 63 mph, and a second semi attempted to pass her on the right in the turn lane. About one mile prior to the crash, the second semi passed her vehicle and continued north at a fast rate of speed. Another vehicle also passed her. She reportedly then saw that semi change lanes into the southbound lane, against traffic, continuing northbound in the attempt to pass the first semi traveling northbound. The second semi then struck the pickup in the southbound lane. In an interview with a trooper, a taxi driver who stated he was a witness of the crash, said he had received a phone call from Bullock the night before the crash to request a ride to Mankato after he delivered the new semi-trailer. The man followed Bullock on Interstate 90, where they were traveling between 70 to 75 mph. Once on Highway 13, Bullock was speeding and tailgating and attempted to pass someone on the right, he said, noting they were traveling about 70 mph. The man told troopers he saw Bullock start passing another semi in the southbound lane of Highway 13, and he could not see if there was oncoming traffic at that time. Both semis were side by side northbound when the crash happened. A trooper interviewed Bullock from the emergency room at the Owatonna Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. Bullock, who said he had been a truck driver for 10 or 11 years, told the trooper he thought he was going between 55 and 60 mph at the time of the crash and tried to pass a semi that was traveling slower in a passing zone. He said the other semi sped up when he was passing it. He said there was a curve in the road and then he saw a pickup heading southbound, and both vehicles swerved to avoid the crash. He also admitted he was on a video call on his tablet at the time of the crash. Bullock was released from the hospital and later arrested at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. He said he was not trying to run and was unaware he was under arrest before he left the hospital. In court last week, District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter set unconditional bail at $50,000 and conditional bail at $5,000. Bullock posted non-cash bond on June 23 and signed a waiver of extradition. He is next slated to appear in court on Aug. 29.
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2023-06-29 21:38:10
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Elon musk has had *** rough couple of months. *** sexual harassment allegation in May was preceded by problems with his hostile takeover of twitter. That takeover also caused Tesla stock to plummet, losing more than 30% of its value in just *** couple of weeks Now, he says he's got *** quote super bad feeling about the economy. And according to *** letter to executives that was seen by Reuters, Tesla may be about to lay off *** ton of its employees. The letter outlines of pause on all hiring worldwide and how the company may need to call around 10% of its workforce. This comes just days after musk also demanded employees who are working from home, return to the office or quit. *** tactic many have criticized as being away companies have been getting their workers to leave voluntarily rather than firing them and paying severance investing. Dot com reports that musk has also been warning of *** recession for weeks though. Despite that and Tesla stock dipping, Tesla cars are still selling still other economic experts agree that *** recession does appear to be looming and *** Tesla mass firing could be *** harbinger of things to come. According to their most recent sec filing, Tesla employs some 100,000 people Elon Musk addresses layoffs, remote work and 'free speech' during meeting with Twitter employees Updated: 1:36 PM CDT Jun 16, 2022 Elon Musk on Thursday doubled down on his desire to relax content restrictions on Twitter.In his first-ever town hall with Twitter employees, Musk faced a series of questions about his stance on content moderation, and he expanded on his vision for allowing "free speech" on the platform. Musk reiterated his desire to allow all legal speech on Twitter, even when that includes so-called "lawful but awful" content such as extremism or abuse."I think it's essential to have free speech and for people to be able to communicate freely," Musk said. However, Musk said that the platform should work to prevent potentially harmful or offensive content from getting amplified, so that users will be "comfortable on Twitter.""There's freedom of speech and freedom of reach," he said. "Anyone could just go into the middle of Times Square right now and say anything they want. They can just walk into the middle of Times Square and deny the Holocaust ... but that doesn't mean that needs to be promoted to millions of people. So I think people should be allowed to say pretty outrageous things that are in the bounds of the law but that don't get amplified and don't get a ton of reach."Video above: At Met Gala, Elon Musk said he wants Twitter to be broadly inclusive Thursday marked the first time that Musk spoke directly to Twitter employees after he agreed in April to purchase the social media company for $44 billion. Many employees have expressed concerns both publicly and privately about everything from Musk's approach to content moderation to his stance on remote work, topics that the Tesla CEO addressed during the more than 30-minute virtual all-hands meeting, according to a recording obtained by CNN Business. Elon Musk on Thursday doubled down on his desire to relax content restrictions on Twitter. In his first-ever town hall with Twitter employees, Musk faced a series of questions about his stance on content moderation, and he expanded on his vision for allowing "free speech" on the platform. Musk reiterated his desire to allow all legal speech on Twitter, even when that includes so-called "lawful but awful" content such as extremism or abuse. "I think it's essential to have free speech and for people to be able to communicate freely," Musk said. However, Musk said that the platform should work to prevent potentially harmful or offensive content from getting amplified, so that users will be "comfortable on Twitter." "There's freedom of speech and freedom of reach," he said. "Anyone could just go into the middle of Times Square right now and say anything they want. They can just walk into the middle of Times Square and deny the Holocaust ... but that doesn't mean that needs to be promoted to millions of people. So I think people should be allowed to say pretty outrageous things that are in the bounds of the law but that don't get amplified and don't get a ton of reach." Video above: At Met Gala, Elon Musk said he wants Twitter to be broadly inclusive Thursday marked the first time that Musk spoke directly to Twitter employees after he agreed in April to purchase the social media company for $44 billion. Many employees have expressed concerns both publicly and privately about everything from Musk's approach to content moderation to his stance on remote work, topics that the Tesla CEO addressed during the more than 30-minute virtual all-hands meeting, according to a recording obtained by CNN Business.
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2022-06-16 20:20:06
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2023-02-01 05:55:12
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Canadians now have access to the most innovative and sustainable period products on the market VENICE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - America's leading brand in sustainable period care, The Flex Co., announces today its brand launch into Canada — the first country selected for international expansion. The Company's best-selling products, Flex Cup™ and Flex Disc™, are Health Canada-licensed and can be found in over 1,000 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix locations nationwide, as well as online at shoppersdrugmart.ca and on Amazon. "After manufacturing over 100 million menstrual discs in Ontario over the last six years, we're thrilled to be expanding Flex manufacturing capabilities to support a national retail and eCommerce launch in Canada," says Lauren Schulte Wang, Founder and CEO of The Flex Co. A world-class medical device manufacturer with nearly four decades of CPG experience has been Flex's Canadian home and business partner for the past six years. Based in Ontario, they've been integral to Flex's success in the North American market. The Flex Co.'s suite of sustainable period products available in Canada includes the best-selling Flex Disc™, a one-of-a-kind disposable period product that creates 60% less waste than traditional period products, and Flex Cup™, the first and only menstrual cup in the world with a patented pull-tab that allows it to be removed as easily as a tampon. Manufactured in Canada (Flex Disc™) and the United States (Flex Cup™), both products come in recyclable and compostable packaging. Flex Disc™ and Flex Cup™ are Health Canada-licensed, can be worn safely for up to 12 hours, and are not linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). Unlike tampons, Flex products are made from 100% body-safe medical-grade materials, so they do not disrupt the vagina's natural flora, pH balance or promote the growth of toxic bacteria. They address period pain points like cramping, leaking, odor and the desire to enjoy mess-free period sex. For more information or to access high-res images, visit the Flex Newsroom. The Flex Co. is the top-selling sustainable period care brand known for creating highly differentiated, innovative products. Their product portfolio, including Flex Disc™, Flex Cup™, Flex Reusable Disc™, Flex Plant+ Disc™, Softdisc®, and Softcup®, is sold in 30,000 retail stores across North America. Based in Venice, California, The Flex Co. is FDA-registered and is the sole designer of its products, which are manufactured in the United States and Canada. Learn more at Flexfits.com, and join our #uterati customer community on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Flex Co.
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2022-10-18 12:35:14
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Beyond Housing SC seeks to raise funds for affordable senior complexes in Greenville One of Greenville's oldest affordable housing organizations, Beyond Housing South Carolina, is hosting a fundraiser to support senior residents. The "No Place Like Home" Fundraiser will be held Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m., at Zen, located at 924 S. Main St. The fundraiser seeks to raise money for affordable housing complexes for seniors. It will include food, music and education on other affordable housing issues. "More than 50,000 Greenville County residents were 65 or older in 2018. The population will swell to 73,141 by 2029. Twenty-two percent of those extremely low-income renter households are seniors," said Sheila Dogan, Beyond Housing SC's executive director. "That 20 percent are currently living with more than 30 percent of their monthly income spent on rent. Because of that, there is not enough disposable income for other necessities like food and medication." Read more:South Carolina to have more seniors than young people by 2026 The Beyond Housing SC senior complexes in Greenville will create a lower housing cost. This will allow for more residents to have more disposable income and help preserve seniors' independence while being in a safe environment. "Living on a fixed income is a juggling act. It's not easy," Dogan said. Affordability is one of the most important issues to Beyond Housing. "We're one of the most unaffordable areas to live in," said Tameka Thomason, Beyond Housing SC's treasurer and board member. About Beyond Housing South Carolina Beyond Housing SC was created in 1989 by the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA), formerly known as Neighborhood Housing Corporation. Since 1989, Beyond Housing SC has created over 200 homeownership and rental opportunities for seniors and others who struggle to find affordable housing. The organization has 15 parcels of land, most of which are close to downtown Greenville. Income requirements for home ownership through Beyond Housing range between about $60,000 and $80,000 for household sizes of one to three people. "We're working to make sure we can keep homeownership affordable and obtainable," Thomason said. The organization's rental properties are available to those who make 30 percent of the area's median income. A two-bedroom, one-bath Beyond Housing unit rents for $650. Tickets are available for the Beyond Housing Fundraiser on the Eventbrite website for $75. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for tickets. Contact a member of Beyond Housing for more information.
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2023-04-06 14:14:09
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SEATTLE, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, continues to elevate its culinary program with a number of dining enhancements, including include new recipes in The Restaurant and expanded sushi offerings, aboard its ultra-luxury ships. "Memorable dining is so important to a travel experience, and we are always looking to innovate our offerings to ensure we deliver luxurious and sophisticated culinary moments that exceed our guests' expectations," said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. "We offer a wide range of dishes with fresh ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, and our team of highly skilled chefs are very proud to showcase their passion and talents across our entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships." In The Restaurant, the main, fine-dining venue on board all of the ships, Seabourn is rolling out two new recipes each week, which will total more than 100 new recipes per year. The new recipes will include lighter-fare dishes, using a number of ingredients such as fresh oysters, dover sole and more. By adding new dishes, Seabourn has increased the variety offered on The Restaurant's menu cycle. Examples of new appetizers include Gratinated Champagne Oysters with white leek & mushroom duxelles and Fresh Oysters on Ice with caviar, sour cream & vodka; and new entrees include Lobster en Belle Vue with lobster cream, quail egg, cherry tomatoes, cucumber; Roquefort Crusted Beef Tenderloin with wilted spinach, sunchoke emulsion; and Pomery Mustard – Tomato Crusted Baked Black Cod with melted leek, potato mash, chive butter. The Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch on select days and dinner every evening, where guests can dine when and with whomever they wish. The talented culinary team prepares the wide variety of dishes a la minute, cooked to order. In addition, Seabourn will begin offering "Sushi in the Club" on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest by November 2023. This follows the popularity of the dedicated restaurant, Sushi, on board Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation, and Sushi in the Club on Seabourn Venture, which will also be available on Seabourn Pursuit. Available nightly between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., "Sushi in the Club" will offer fresh sushi bites and unique sake offerings, and guests will enjoy a menu featuring the finest ingredients that blends authenticity with a twist of Seabourn's culinary expertise. These new culinary enhancements were developed in partnership with Master Chef and Culinary Consultant Chef Anton Egger and Senior Corporate Chef Franck Salein. Together with the onboard, highly skilled culinary team, they curate Seabourn's world-class dining that rivals the finest restaurants anywhere. Egger added that his culinary ideas and innovations are drawn from his global travels, and he is thrilled to share his creations with guests. "Food brings people together, and we continue to evolve our culinary offerings to celebrate many flavors of the world and to elevate the dining experience for our guests," Egger said. After getting his start in Austria, he staged and worked in France and Switzerland, and then continued to travel and work across the globe, taking inspiration from many culinary-rich regions he visited, including Asia, India, the Caribbean and South America, the U.S., South Africa and more. Seabourn's new offerings are the latest updates to the onboard culinary experience, including the recently announced enhanced 24-hour in-suite dining menus featuring an extensive array of elegantly presented gourmet dishes. For reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. About Seabourn: Seabourn represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel and operates a suite of six modern ships with one under construction. The all-inclusive, boutique ships offer all-suite accommodations with oceanfront views; award-winning dining; complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available at all times; renowned service provided by an industry-leading crew; a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel at home; a pedigree in expedition travel through the Ventures by Seabourn program and two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, including Seabourn Venture that launched in 2022 and Seabourn Pursuit scheduled to enter service in 2023. Seabourn takes travelers to every continent on the globe, visiting more than 400 ports including marquee cities and lesser-known ports and hideaways. Guests of Seabourn experience extraordinary offerings and programs, including partnerships with leading entertainers, dining, personal health and wellbeing, and engaging speakers. For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com. Seabourn is a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL and NYSE: CUK). Find Seabourn on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. Notes to Editors: Seabourn is consistently ranked among the world's top travel choices by professional critics and the discerning readers of prestigious travel publications such as Departures, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. Its stylish, distinctive cruising vacations are renowned for: - Intimate ships with a private club atmosphere - Intuitive, personalized service provided by staff passionate about exceeding guest expectations - Curated voyages to all seven continents delivering award-winning experiences - All ocean-front suites, luxuriously appointed - Complimentary premium spirits and fine wines available on board at all times - Welcome Champagne and complimentary in-suite bar stocked with your preferences - Tipping is neither required, nor expected - Finest resort at sea that is masterfully designed - World-class dining, further enhanced through a culinary partnership with Chef Thomas Keller - All dining venues are complimentary, dine where, when and with whom you wish - Seabourn Conversations, connecting with visionary experts - Ventures by Seabourn™, optional shore excursions, enhance and extend your experience in select destinations*^ - Spa & Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil, featuring an exclusive mindful living program* - An evening entertainment experience in collaboration with Sir Tim Rice, produced exclusively by Belinda King Creative Productions † - Committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability *Optional programs, for additional charge ^Available on Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation †Not available on board Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Seabourn
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2023-07-13 22:58:42
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ALLENTOWN - Four different players scored as the Phantoms downed Toronto 4-3 on Saturday at PPL Center. After a scoreless first period, Elliott Desnoyers netted his 20th goal of the season followed by Artem Anisimov's 16th. Garrett Wilson and Olle Lycksell added third period goals for Lehigh Valley. The Phantoms host Providence on Sunday.
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2023-03-05 04:12:58
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Metals distributor and financial services firm launches platform for direct equity investing with first acquisition. CHICAGO, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Flack Global Metals (FGM) announced today they have reached an agreement with OmniMax International, Inc. to acquire Fabral, the premier supplier of metal building envelope solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. OmniMax and FGM are targeting an end of February closing. Founded in 1967, Fabral is widely recognized as the industry leader in manufacturing metal roofing and wall systems for a range of end markets including residential, commercial and post frame/agricultural. FGM is a hybrid organization combining an innovative domestic flat rolled metals distributor and supply chain manager with a financial services firm focused on delivering supply and pricing certainty within the metals space. With the acquisition of Fabral, FGM is launching the third segment of their business, a direct equity investment platform focused on steel-consuming OEMs. The addition of Fabral to FGM deepens the firm's commitment to the metal building industry and marks the organization's fourth acquisition in its short 12-year history. Fabral is the first manufacturer to be added to the organization and will be supported by FGM team members who possess decades of experience in metal building products' supply chains, base materials, painting and coating, and other processing operations. "We have had great success working with progressive steel-buying OEMs who embrace our approach to separating metals supply from price using proven risk management strategies, including hedging," said Jeremy Flack, Flack Global Metals Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Fabral gets us one step closer to end-consumers of metal building products, making FGM a more informed partner no matter if you use our distribution services, our financial services, our manufacturing capabilities, or any combination of the three." Fabral has eight locations throughout the United States with 246 employees and over 500 customers across those facilities. The acquisition also includes the CopperCraft brand of architectural products. "We truly believe we have found the best possible home for Fabral as we transition this business to Jeremy and the Flack team," said John Wayne, OmniMax Chief Executive Officer. "With Fabral's strong history and Flack's drive for innovation, we envision a bright future for the company and the team members who are the heart of Fabral. I am excited to witness their future success." The acquisition of Fabral is the next step in a long-term strategy to deepen FGM's impact on the marketplace. The company intends to invest additional capital to enhance Fabral's capabilities as part of its strategy to revitalize underutilized steel-consuming companies and assets. This includes implementing the supply chain and risk management practices that have led to FGM's growth to the 32nd largest steel distributor in the US in just over a decade.* FGM is once again leading by example after a trend-setting decade of educating steel buyers on the benefits of using risk management techniques such as hedging. The organization is now deploying these proven strategies directly into companies where it will create and control the entire risk-managed supply chain. The FGM equity investment platform will invest directly in either full or partial ownership of OEMs where flat rolled products are the principal input to their manufacturing operations. "Every company that buys flat rolled steel should be hedging, without exception. But engrained and antiquated purchasing behaviors in our industry are prevalent. There is also an awareness problem when it comes to risk management from the purchasing teams through the C-suites at most steel consuming OEMs," said Flack. "All too often our overtures to assist with risk management are rebuffed due to this lack of understanding and general aversion to change. We know – based on our and our customers' results these past twelve years – that positive enterprise value is realized when we implement our model of separating the physical supply from the price. The creation of certainty and reliability makes everyone stronger. Implementing those strategies at Fabral is our way of once again practicing what we preach." Flack continued, "It is only the first in what will be a series of investments. We intend to prove – using our own capital and that of progressive partners – the impact that is made when a company moves beyond the antiquated buying practices that dominate the steel industry. Too many steel buyers remain trapped in the past. This is our way of building the future." *https://www.metalcenternews.com/editorial/current-issue/2022-mcn-top-50-service-centers/44817 ABOUT FLACK GLOBAL METALS In 2010, Flack Global Metals (FGM) was founded with the mission to reinvent how metal is bought and sold. Twelve years later, the company has evolved into a hybrid organization combining an innovative domestic flat-rolled metals distributor and supply chain manager with a financial services firm supported by the most sophisticated ferrous trading desk in the industry known as Flack Metal Bank (FMB). Together, FGM and FMB deliver certainty and provide optionality to control commodity price risk in the volatile steel industry. CONTACT: Patty Rioux ODEA Group, LLC 312.893.5163 patty@teamodea.com View original content: SOURCE Flack Global Metals
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2023-02-21 13:40:18
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The Biden administration is barreling towards a legal fight with immigration groups after rolling out a new asylum policy similar to a Trump-era directive already struck down by the courts. The tussle between the administration and its would-be allies on immigration has been brewing for years, but it hit a head Tuesday, when the administration unveiled a proposed rule taking two big hits at the asylum system. The proposal from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) seeks to geographically contain asylum-seekers by pushing them to pursue protection in another country along their journey. It also restricts where those who arrive at the U.S. border can make the claim — barring the process for those crossing between ports while also imposing new limitations for those who present themselves at official points of entry. The administration contends that the changes to the policies, along with the rollout of a new program for those who secure sponsors to come to the U.S., are a legal and necessary approach as it prepares to lift ongoing pandemic-era restrictions at the border. But to immigration advocates, it’s a mashup of two policies from the administration of former President Trump that they successfully challenged in court, and that, even with tweaks, contravene U.S. protections for asylum-seekers. “We do not think that this proposed rule is lawful. The changes that were made are largely cosmetic,” said Lee Gelernt, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union who led arguments in a case that toppled similar Trump administration policies. “The additional requirements suggested by the proposed rule would not be consistent with our domestic or international asylum laws. So if this rule is enacted, we will be back in court,” Gelernt said. The two sides’ fundamental disagreement lies in their view of the asylum system’s role in the global mass migration phenomenon. Advocates and many Democrats view asylum as a legitimate tool for migrants to seek refuge in the United States, whether or not they fit the traditional definition of asylum-seekers and refugees. “There are any number of reasons that people fleeing violence, persecution, and other situations may not be able to avail themselves of other options,” Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-Calif.) said in a statement. “To punish them for not being able to apply for asylum via an app or not being able to first exhaust a claim in a third country is wrong,” she added. “It goes against our values as a country and against the spirit of our asylum laws.” Biden officials want to reduce the number of people who use asylum as a pathway to enter the U.S., though the administration’s immediate concern is to reduce foot traffic at the border, both for political and logistical reasons. They are bracing for the end to Title 42, a law that uses public health as ground for allowing the swift removal of migrants without letting them seek asylum, something the Trump administration first rolled out shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administration officials say the number of those seeking to cross the border could reach 13,000 a day once the policy is lifted in May. Administration officials also say the asylum reforms will help combat human smuggling, which has thrived under the existing system. Advocates contend that restrictions create black markets and point to programs such as the administration’s parole program as better ways to starve the illicit industry of clientele. “This ban — a policy already deemed illegal by our courts — will not deter people who are seeking asylum from coming to the U.S. Instead, it will strip the most vulnerable individuals and families of their rights under U.S. and international law by permitting their rapid return to the danger they are running from,” said Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. “Alternatively, migrants would need to resort to the very smugglers the administration flags as a concern. This, and so much of the justification in this proposed policy, read like an upside-down version of asylum law,” Salas added. Administration officials, like many of their predecessors, are quick to blame congressional inaction on immigration for the lack of good options, offering a lukewarm defense when announcing the rule Tuesday. “To be clear, this was not our first preference or even our second,” a senior administration official told reporters. But the executive branch and immigration advocates outside it prioritize different aspects of asylum law. The administration seeks to process claimants with a strong case to ultimately win asylum; advocates defend the fundamental right to seek asylum, regardless of the strength of the claim. Though the policy includes some provisions that water down the rule when compared to Trump-era versions, advocates say it would still violate two fundamental provisions of asylum law that helped them win their first suit. “The basic, fundamental tenet of asylum law is if you get to safe territory, no matter how you get there — documents, no documents; between ports or at a port — you must be given a screening for asylum. And so the Biden administration is disfavoring people who cross between ports, but that law Congress passed does not allow that,” Gelernt said. And Gelernt said the law also specifically addresses the latest effort to make asylum-seekers first apply elsewhere. “Congress envisioned this situation and said, ‘You have to have a formal agreement with that third country, and you have to have assurances that that third country can actually provide safe and full asylum hearings,’” he added. The new asylum restrictions are designed to channel different groups of migrants into distinct paths to request entry into the United States. The Biden administration has rolled out a new parole program for Haitian, Cuban, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan nationals, who, if they can secure a financial sponsor, can pursue permission to enter the U.S for two years by first applying through the CBP One app. But the new proposal would mean those who cannot secure a sponsor — as well as asylum-seekers from any other country — are directed to request asylum in another country they passed through on their way to the United States. It’s a provision that harkens back to the so-called transit ban first rolled out under the Trump administration. Under former President Trump, immigration advocates were able to successfully challenge this in part by highlighting the limitations on asylum systems in Central America, noting at the time that Guatemala had just a handful of asylum officers for the whole country. The policy would largely block those who don’t first seek asylum elsewhere from making such claims in the U.S. But even so, those who do arrive would be expected to seek an appointment at the border through the CBP One app, which has been plagued with tech difficulties and is a barrier for those who may struggle to secure internet access. Even so, it’s not clear that all who apply will be able to secure a time slot, and those who show up without an appointment will be presumed to be ineligible for asylum. “You can have two people arrive at a port of entry with the exact same asylum claim, but one person has a pre-arranged appointment via the CBP One app, and the other person does not. And the person that doesn’t have that pre-arranged appointment via the app will be held to a higher standard to prove their asylum claim with some narrow exceptions,” said Kate Melloy Goettel, legal director of litigation at the American Immigration Counsel. “So we’re really relying on technology to put people into different buckets to determine what standard and what process is going to apply to them.” Gelernt said the administration’s suggestion that the proposal is designed to stem irregular crossings isn’t showing the full impact if the rule were to take place. “The administration is trying to suggest that this new rule would apply only to people who cross between ports of entry. That’s not true,” he said. “Because if you show up at a port of entry, and you don’t have an appointment from the app, and you didn’t apply in a third country, you’re going to be turned away.”
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2023-02-26 13:08:29
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NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon must undergo up to two days of questioning by lawyers handling lawsuits over whether the bank can be held liable in financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of teenage girls and women, a federal judge said Tuesday. During a telephone conference with lawyers, Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan ordered Dimon to set aside two days for deposition testimony, though he didn’t specify when. He said one day of testimony might be sufficient and lawyers would have to get his approval to continue to a second day. The New York bank, the nation's largest, has been sued by the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands and two women, both identified as Jane Doe, who say they were abused by Epstein. The lawsuits contend JPMorgan should have seen evidence of Epstein’s sex trafficking and avoided profiting from it. The bank, besides denying the allegations, has sued one of its former executives, saying the man hid Epstein's decades of sex abuse and trafficking to keep Epstein as a client. Darin Oduyoye, a JPMorgan spokesperson, said lawyers for the lawsuits against JPMorgan “know our CEO has no relevant knowledge, but persists with this media stunt designed for headlines and clicks.” He said a review of more than two decades of emails and other documents made it clear that Dimon had no involvement with Epstein or his accounts. “He does not recall ever meeting, speaking or communicating with him,” Oduyoye said. Epstein was 66 when he killed himself in a federal jail cell in August 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. Federal prosecutors had accused him of paying underage girls hundreds of dollars for massages at his homes in Florida and New York, where he then molested them. Lawyers for JPMorgan did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/jpmorgan-chase-ceo-jamie-dimon-to-be-deposed-in-17904982.php
2023-04-18 23:10:37
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Las Vegas Raiders hire Sandra Douglass Morgan as first Black female president in NFL history By Jacob Lev, CNN The Las Vegas Raiders have hired Sandra Douglass Morgan as team president, making her the first Black woman in that position for an NFL team. In a news conference at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas announcing the hiring, Morgan was asked what it meant for her to make league history. “I have been the first in other positions that I’ve held whether it be city attorney or Gaming Control board,” Morgan said. “I definitely never want to be the last and I want to get to the point obviously where there is no more firsts…I would tip my hat to all of the … prior women that were leaders and visionaries, if I could be an inspiration or help or open doors for any other women or girl out there then that’s an incredible accomplishment for me. “The importance and effect of it is not lost on me. I know that sports is a male-dominated industry, just as gaming was, and we need to continue to break down these barriers.” Raiders owner Mark Davis touted her experience, integrity and passion for the Las Vegas community. “From the moment I met Sandra, I knew she was a force to be reckoned with,” he said in a news release. “We are extremely lucky to have her at the helm.” CNN has reached out to the NFL for comment. The Las Vegas Review-Journal obtained a letter to people in the organization that announced the hire. “I am thrilled to join you as we embark on one of the most exciting times in the history of our organization,” the Review-Journal quoted Morgan as saying in the letter. “I look forward to meeting each of you in person over the coming weeks.” In May, Davis fired then-team president Dan Ventrelle and did not provide a reason for his termination. However, in a statement sent via text message to the Review-Journal, Ventrelle said he was fired as retaliation for informing the league of alleged complaints claiming Davis created a hostile work environment as well as other potential misconduct, which he says Davis dismissed. When asked at the time by the Review-Journal about Ventrelle’s allegations, Davis said he was aware of them and wouldn’t comment. The NFL said it would review the allegations. Within the past year, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned after reports emerged of him using homophobic, racist and misogynistic language in emails while he worked as an ESPN analyst. He apologized, saying he “never meant to hurt anyone.” Morgan addressed organizational issues in her letter, the Las Vegas newspaper reported. “Let me be clear — I am not here to avoid or sidestep problems or concerns that need to be addressed,” the Review-Journal quoted her as writing. “I’ve given long and thoughtful consideration to joining you, and I’ve done so because I believe in the promise of the Raiders. Most importantly, I believe in your core values of integrity, community, and commitment to excellence. I will expect you to embody those and to hold me accountable to doing the same.” Historical firsts are not new for the Raiders. The Raiders became the first team in the modern NFL to hire a Black head coach when they hired Art Shell in 1989. In 1997, with the hiring of Amy Trask, they became the first team to hire a woman as chief executive. Jason Wright, hired in 2020 by the Washington Commanders, was the NFL’s first Black team president. Earlier this year, the Baltimore Ravens hired Sashi Brown as their president. Morgan is a former Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman, appointed in 2019. She was the first Black woman to hold that role as well. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All rights reserved.
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2022-07-08 02:49:25
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Leading Electronics Brand Upgrades its Award-Winning TV and Audio Lineup to feature Bigger Screens and Better Sound with Advanced Technology LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling and leading technology companies, today announced new innovative TV and sound bar models for elevated yet accessible entertainment immersion at the 2023 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Raising the bar once again, TCL is redefining what's possible in home theater with a fresh rebrand of its award-winning portfolio. TCL's new premium TV line will introduce its biggest performance enhancements to date, featuring a broader range of QLED models and major upgrades for superior gaming and cinematic experiences with rich audio made possible in their latest sound bar offerings. A true technology leader, TCL introduced the world's first big-screen Quantum Dot TV, introduced the world's first mini-LED TV, developed its own powerful TCL AIPQ Engine™ technology and continues to build on those innovations. Unveiling new models across the board, TCL's 2023 TV lineup will be grouped into two distinct families with unique product identities within the smart S-Series and QLED Q-Series. TCL is especially focused on bringing the best and biggest screen TVs to more customers, offering the newest 98" model in its top-of-the-line QM8 collection to make it TCL's largest mini-LED TV and the ultimate home theater centerpiece. "With continued innovation and leadership, 2023 will be groundbreaking for TCL as we come off another incredible year - top 2 best-selling TV brand in the US for four years straight with over 25 million TVs sold during that time. TCL's audio division is also the #1 sound bar manufacturer in the world and together with TV, TCL has plans for bringing all new high-performance products to consumers at unmatched value," said Chris Hamdorf, Senior Vice President, TCL North America. "Leveraging our vertical integration advantages, TCL will produce larger screen sizes with advanced technologies like QLED and mini-LED to ensure that we're delivering world-class products with the performance levels that cinephiles, gamers and sports fans truly want." TCL Televisions This year, TCL is reinventing its award-winning television line-up with its biggest enhancements, ever. The products will be segmented into two families – S-Series and the all-new Q Series, with six distinct product identities. In 2023, TCL is raising the bar with incredible video, audio, and gaming technologies, and every model will be wrapped in a stylish FullView bezel-less design. Taking TCL's critically acclaimed products to the next level, the new Q-Series will focus on bigger and better QLED models, including mini-LED. TCL's new Q6 provides more color with Quantum Dot technology for an ultra-wide color gamut, while also incorporating a HighBright display that increases brightness by up to 66% versus the non-QLED TVs. The Q6 also includes a new Game Accelerator 120 feature, allowing up to 120Hz VRR gaming. With these technologies, Q6 is designed to provide a better picture, regardless of the content. TCL's Q6 will be available in 50 to 75-inch screen sizes. Stepping up, the TCL Q7 is a true premium TV that adds a HighBright PRO display with double the peak nits, and Full Array PRO local dimming for up to 5X the dimming zones, versus last year's TCL QLED models. The Q7 also includes a native 120Hz panel, and the exciting new Game Accelerator 240 feature, which allows for blistering fast gaming at up to 240Hz VRR. This will be a true "game changer" for any serious gamer. All of this is controlled by the powerful TCL AIPQ Engine, enabling TCL to receive IMAX Enhanced certification, and making Q7 the perfect TV for fast action movies, sports or gaming. TCL's Q7 will be available in 55 to 85-inch screen sizes. Topping the Q-Series family, TCL introduces QM8 with industry leading Mini-LED ULTRA. TCL has been a leader in both QLED and mini-LED technologies, and in 2023 takes mini-LED to an unmatched flagship level. The QM8 features a HighBright ULTRA display with double the peak nits of last year's award-winning TCL mini-LED series. More remarkably, QM8 adds Mini-LED ULTRA with up to 5X more dimming zones, achieving up to 2,300+ zones, which is groundbreaking for a 4K TV. In addition, QM8 features enhanced audio with a built-in subwoofer and Wi-Fi 6 for improved connectivity. The ultimate mini-LED TV, QM8 will be available in 65- to super large 98-inch screen sizes. Also, for the first time ever, TCL's Q-Series will be custom install compatible. With discrete IR codes, RS232C capability and IP control, the Q-Series can be spec'd into the most premium home theater installations. Ensuring that it improves the home theater experience for every customer, the TCL S-Series is a family of smart TVs that are also a smart choice. The S3 is smart and versatile with 1080p Full HD resolution and HDR, so it can double as a PC Monitor. TCL's S4 provides 4K Ultra HD resolution and is getting major upgrades including features such as Dolby Vision® HDR for ultra vivid pictures, immersive Dolby Atmos® audio, MEMC and much more. TCL's S3 model will be available in 32 to 43-inch screen sizes, while the S4 will be offered in 43 to 85-inch screen sizes. TCL Sound Bars With almost 20 years of audio manufacturing expertise, TCL has offered premium sound bars under its brand name in the US for several years. To complement its award-winning TVs, TCL's 2023 sound bar lineup will also be grouped into S-Series and Q-Series. The TCL S4 sound bars represent "Home Theater Made Simple" with a sleek cosmetic design, DTS Virtual:X for an enhanced sound field, Dolby Audio®, Bluetooth and more at incredible value for their performance. For an upgraded experience, TCL's Q6 sound bars represent "Home Theater Made Better" with an elegant cosmetic design, and an enhanced audio feature suite including more power, larger subwoofer, separate tweeters, auto room calibration and more. To learn more about TCL and its products, please visit booth #16915 in Central Hall at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show January 5-8 in the Las Vegas Convention Center or visit go.tcl.com/ces. About TCL TCL Electronics specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics including TVs, mobile phones, audio devices, smart home products and appliances. Combining thoughtful design and innovative technology to inspire greatness, our lineup delivers must-have features and meaningful experiences. As one of the world's largest consumer electronics brands, our vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art display panel factory help TCL deliver innovation for all. For additional product information, please visit www.tcl.com for the full portfolio. TCL is a registered trademark of TCL Corporation. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TCL
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DETROIT, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Benzinga, a financial news and data company, has added 6 new members to its Benzinga Psychedelics Advisory Council. These 6 new members are: - Amanda Siebert, Author, Journalist, Photographer, Host - Kathryn Walker, CEO, Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness - Lauren Taus, Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, Inbodied Life - Lindsay Hoover, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, JLS Fund - Najla Guthrie, CEO, Wellbeing Digital Sciences - Natalie Ginsberg, Global Impact Officer, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, (MAPS) Unlock the secrets of the psychedelics industry with the elite thought leaders of the Benzinga Psychedelics Advisory Council, an extension of Benzinga's strong commitment to content and education through its daily psychedelics coverage and its Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conference. Comprised of the industry's most respected figures, the council members will share their unparalleled insights on the latest trends and news, as well as forecasts. The council not only recognizes the achievements of industry pioneers but also grants Benzinga readers and conference attendees access to credible, expert analysis. From exclusive articles, expert opinions, and live discussions at the Benzinga Psychedelics Capital Conferences, to informative quotes on relevant news, the Benzinga Psychedelics Advisory Council is your ultimate guide to the psychedelics industry. "Benzinga is a media giant that has dedicated a large amount of real estate to emerging markets, such as cannabis, crypto, and psychedelics. We truly care about the growth of these industries and strive to provide the most up-to-date news, data, and executive insights to the Benzinga community," says Elliot Lane, Head of Cannabis and Psychedelics Partnerships at Benzinga. "A diverse group of thought leaders throughout the mental health industry has joined our Benzinga Psychedelic Advisory Council to communicate their firsthand knowledge directly to the individual, a value for consumers not found anywhere else in this space." CEO Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness Kathryn Walker is the CEO of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness (CSE: CALM) (OTCQB: RVLWF) (FSE: 4DO) which serves as a leading mental health and wellness company lead by a comprehensive team of specialty providers. Kathryn worked at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Tennessee for 9 years before attending anesthesia school at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She practiced anesthesia of all specialties for 8 years before opening the first Revitalist location in Knoxville, TN in 2018. Today Kathryn operates as a leading advocate for psychedelic medicine as she continues to advance her comprehensive skill set recently graduating with her second Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Recognizing the need for community access, Kathryn founded the national mental health 501c3 nonprofit, Community Change Foundation (CommunityChangeFoundation.org). This nonprofit foundation focuses on providing financial assistance to veterans, frontline workers, and the financially disadvantaged seeking help with psychedelic therapies. Kathryn incorporated Community Change Foundation in 2019. Recognizing the need for education and training advancements, Kathryn founded the American Association of Psychedelics (AAPsychedelics.org). This education non-profit 501c3 aims to continually bring high-quality education and training to all disciplines of providers. Kathryn incorporated the American Association of Psychedelics in 2021. Co-Founder & Managing Partner JLS Fund Lindsay Hoover is a co-founder and Managing Partner of JLS Fund, a PsyTech venture fund. JLS is investing in the exciting convergence of science, technology and neurology, catalyzed by the enormous potential of plant-based and psychedelic medicines to heal illness and enhance wellness. We invest in drug development and delivery technologies, supporting and enhancing software and technologies, and related consumer products and services. CEO Wellbeing Digital Sciences Najla Guthrie is revolutionizing the way we treat and talk about wellness. Her extensive list of accomplishments includes founding KGK Science, publishing over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals, becoming the CEO of Wellbeing Digital Sciences, and her research on the effects of citrus juices and their constituent flavonoids on breast cancer cells. Najla is a global leader in the nutraceutical and emerging psychedelic industry with a focus on how the development of natural compounds can fundamentally change the way we treat and prevent mental illness. She continues to present and speak at a global level, lobby for the advancement of policy changes in the supplement and cannabis industries, and lead the team at Wellbeing Digital Science and KGK Science. Global Impact Officer Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, (MAPS) Natalie Lyla Ginsberg (MSW) is the Global Impact Officer at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, (MAPS), and the co-founder of the Jewish Psychedelic Summit. She works for the ethical, accessible and safe integration of psychedelics in mainstream culture and society. Natalie joined MAPS in 2014, founding the Policy & Advocacy department, and serving as its director for 5 years. She also initiated and co-developed MAPS' Health Equity program, including MAPS' first MDMA Therapy Training for Communities of Color. Before joining MAPS in 2014, Natalie worked as a Policy Fellow at the Drug Policy Alliance, where she helped legalize medical cannabis in her home state of New York, and worked to end New York's race-based marijuana arrests. Natalie currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. She received her B.A. in history from Yale College and her master's of social work (M.S.W.) from Columbia University. Author, Journalist, Photographer, Host Amanda Siebert is an author and freelance multimedia journalist focusing on culture, science, business, and health in the cannabis and psychedelics spaces. She is currently a contributing writer at Healing Maps, DailyOm, and Forbes, the co-founder and editor-in-chief at Inside the Jar (on hiatus), and the host of the podcast, Root Medicine. Her first book, "The Little Book of Cannabis: How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life", was published by Greystone Books in 2018 on the same day cannabis was legalized in Canada. In 2019, it was named the #1-selling non-fiction cannabis book in the country. In her second book, "Psyched: 7 Cutting-Edge Psychedelics Changing The World," (published October 2022) she breaks down the history, science, and cultural and medical uses of seven different psychedelic drugs and plant medicines, contextualized with case studies and interviews with scientists, doctors, therapists, advocates, ethnobotanists, practitioners, and users. Psychedelic Assisted Therapist Inbodied Life Lauren Taus is a psychedelic-assisted therapist, trained to work with both psychoactive compounds and plant medicines. Lauren leads Inbodied Life, a group therapy practice that also offers immersive educational programs for clinicians to learn psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration in contexts that hold personal healing as essential to effective facilitation. Lauren is a lifelong student, educator and activist. For decades, Lauren's work has focused on creating aligned, and kind mind-body connections to support complete health for individuals and the collective. Lauren is a regular speaker and contributor in the larger space of psychedelic medicine. Her work has been featured in DoubleBlind, Chacruna, The Guardian, NY Magazine and more. Benzinga is a fast-growing, dynamic and innovative financial media outlet that empowers investors with high-quality, unique content. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Benzinga
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Mick Schumacher will remain in the world of Formula 1 in 2023 and potentially beyond after securing a reserve driver role at the Mercedes-Benz AMG F1 team. The team made the announcement on Thursday, and confirmed Schumacher will be present at each round of the new season in case he needs to fill in for either Lewis Hamilton or George Russell. “With two years of experience racing in Formula 1 under his belt, he will be ready to step into the car at short notice to replace either Lewis or George, should that need arise,” Toto Wolff, Mercedes F1’s team principal and CEO, said in a statement. Other roles for the son of F1 legend Michael Schumacher, according to Wolff, will include simulator work and helping develop the team’s 2023 F1 car, the W14. Michael Schumacher finished his storied career with Mercedes. The young Schumacher made his F1 debut in 2021 with Haas and remained with the team in 2022, though he lost his seat at the end of the season. His replacement at the U.S. squad was confirmed in November as Nico Hülkenberg. Another F1 driver to recently lose a seat but gain a reserve role is Daniel Ricciardo. After losing his seat at McLaren at the end of 2022, Ricciardo managed to gain a reserve driver role at Red Bull Racing, his former team where he enjoyed most of his success. Related Articles - Ford reportedly mulls F1 return with Red Bull Racing - Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 S E Performance trades rowdy for clinical - Honda teases Civic Type R TCR race car due in 2023 - 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT spy shots and video - Ferrari F1 team names new chief
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Brightline up-to-79 mph train testing kicks off along 13 miles near Rockledge, Cocoa By 9 a.m. Wednesday, a Brightline train — four linked pink-and-white passenger cars flanked by two yellow locomotives — waited motionless on the tracks just south of Viera Boulevard. Then the train started traversing a 13-mile rail corridor through the Rockledge and Cocoa areas, with plans to zip at speeds of up to 79 mph during the afternoon for a series of "signal and track cutover" test runs. Brightline's 13-mile test corridor extends through 18 roadway crossings, leading northward from Ansin Road in Bonaventure to Camp Road in Sharpes. Flaggers will direct traffic at crossings while the test period lasts through 6 p.m. Saturday, as crews are also testing gates and traffic signals. More:Mom, supporters shave heads for Viera Elementary second grader with brain cancer More:Crystal Lagoon: Here's what we know about proposed Melbourne 'Lakoona Beach' complex "We're commissioning the track and also getting the signals timed. And so, we have the flaggers here — very important. They are making sure that traffic is stopped," Brightline spokesperson Katie Mitzner said, standing at a staging area near Dixon Boulevard and U.S. 1 in Cocoa. "These flaggers are going to be out. They're going to be stopping traffic. So we just ask for everyone's patience. It's only going to take a matter of minutes for the train to pass through a crossing, from one end to the next. And then traffic can continue on their way," Mitzner said. "So, keep safety front of mind. Never stop on the tracks. Don't drive around the gates. And only cross at a designated crossing." Affected rail crossings during the up-to-79 mph testing period: Sharpes Camp Road, Canaveral Groves Boulevard. City Point Cross Road. Cocoa Cidco Road, Beau Geste Road, Michigan Avenue, Dixon Boulevard, West Highlands Drive, Peachtree Street, King Street (State Road 520), Rosa L. Jones Boulevard (Poinsetta Drive). Rockledge Barton Boulevard, Eyster Boulevard, Rinker Way, Gus Hipp Boulevard, Barnes Boulevard. Bonaventure Carver Road, Ansin Road. More:Space Coast Pride vows to host festival and parade in 2023, despite political opposition More:Florida Tech student pilots fly Hurricane Ian supplies to Naples Airport on relief mission These up-to-79 mph test runs serve as a prelude to Brightline's 110 mph testing in Brevard, which Mitzner said may begin in January or February. Engineers will conduct those 110 mph runs along three rail segments: one leading from Micco to Malabar; one leading through the Palm Bay-Melbourne area; and one leading through the Rockledge-Cocoa area. Crews have now finished building 85% of Brightline's future rail corridor linking Orlando International Airport with South Florida, Mitzner said. The extensive construction campaign has involved 6.4 million manhours of labor, and more than 900 workers remain on the job. Brightline expects to start carrying passengers next year. The rail company is double-tracking the north-south Florida East Coast Railway corridor, which parallels U.S. 1, across Brevard from the St. Sebastian River northward into Cocoa. From there, trains will follow a new set of tracks paralleling State Road 528 westward to the Orlando airport. Wednesday morning, a Brightline crew and media outlets assembled at a staging area at Dixon Boulevard and U.S. 1 before the train arrived — the train left West Palm Beach at roughly 3 a.m. Mitzner said engineers hoped to complete 10 Rockledge-Cocoa passes Wednesday at speeds up to 79 mph, along with additional slow-speed passes of 15 mph. Brightline's up-to-79-mph train tests debuted in Brevard in July along a 9-mile stretch between Post Road in Melbourne and Barnes Boulevard in Rockledge. Brightline to close Post Road crossing Crews will close the railroad crossing at Post Road in Melbourne from 7 a.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Signs will detour eastbound traffic south on Croton Road and east on Parkway Drive to reach U.S. 1. The westbound traffic detour will lead south on U.S. 1, west on Parkway Drive, and north on Croton Road to reach Post Road. Rick Neale is the South Brevard Watchdog Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY (for more of his stories, click here.) Contact Neale at 321-242-3638 or rneale@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @RickNeale1
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Pierce’s run, Walker’s gaffe help Texans topple Jags again By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dameon Pierce ran for 99 yards and a touchdown, a score set up by the rookie’s 20-yard gain in which he broke six tackles, and the Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6 to extend their winning streak in the series to nine. Houston picked up its first win of the season and fifth straight in Jacksonville despite finishing with just 248 yards. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had another rough day, completing 25 of 47 passes for 286 yards and two interceptions.
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The day after seeing his all-time NBA scoring record finally fall to LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflected on the complicated relationship between the two athletes. "LeBron said we don't have a relationship," Abdul-Jabbar wrote in an online letter. "He's right—and for that I blame myself." Abdul-Jabbar's letter came hours after James passed Abdul-Jabbar's career 38,387 points on Tuesday night in front of the LA Lakers home crowd. The NBA paused the game so Abdul-Jabbar, himself a Lakers legend, could appear on court alongside James. Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously handed James the basketball, and the two embraced before James addressed the crowd. "Seeing my family and friends, the people that's been around me since I started this journey to the NBA, definitely very emotional right there," James said. Abdul-Jabbar said he's moved on from his sports career In the letter, Abdul-Jabbar reflected on comments from other athletes, including Magic Johnson and James, in the months leading up to the new record. Abdul-Jabbar said people were wrong to assume that he wouldn't be happy for James. "It's as if I won a billion dollars in a lottery and 39 years later someone won two billion dollars," Abdul-Jabbar wrote. "How would I feel? Grateful that I won and happy that the next person also won. His winning in no way affects my winning." While Abdul-Jabbar admitted he may feel differently had someone broken his record even a decade after he did, he said he no longer feels that way now. Having retired from the NBA 34 years ago, Abdul-Jabbar said he's now more focused on his family and social activism. "If I had a choice of having my scoring record remain intact for another hundred years or spend one afternoon with my grandchildren, I'd be on the floor in seconds stacking Legos and eating Uncrustables," he wrote. Abdul-Jabbar blames himself for the strained relationship Abdul-Jabbar corroborated comments James made earlier that the two athletes don't have a relationship. The retired athlete blamed his introverted personality and the stark age difference between the two — James is 38, Abdul-Jabbar is 75. My thoughts on @KingJames breaking my record.https://t.co/G3fs3hHlil pic.twitter.com/z61oDX7Z3N — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) February 8, 2023 "That disconnect is on me," Abdul-Jabbar said. "I knew the pressures he was under and maybe I could have helped ease them a bit." Abdul-Jabbar also pointed to comments he previously made about James. This includes criticizing James for comments he made about the pandemic. Abdul-Jabbar also pointed out that he has previously written articles "lavishly praising LeBron," and continues to do so today. "My good opinion of LeBron has grown in the two years since I wrote that," Abdul-Jabbar said. "His passion for social justice and bettering his community has only increased—and his athleticism has soared to a whole other level of performance." Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate MADRID (AP) — In one of the VIP boxes at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Erling Haaland’s father traded insults with Real Madrid fans and had to be escorted away by security. Down on the field, his son was manhandled by Madrid defenders and couldn’t make much of an impact on the game. It was a frustrating night for the Haalands in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. Haaland’s father, former player Alf-Inge, was seen making gestures and arguing with fans from his box at the Bernabeu, prompting security guards to relocate him to stop the situation from escalating. His son, meanwhile, produced a quiet performance, losing most of his battles against Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger and failing to meet the expectations surrounding the star striker, who is the Champions League’s leading scorer this season. Haaland came into the match having scored 12 of City’s 26 goals in the tournament, five short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s single-season record of 17 for Madrid in 2013-14. Haaland also is the Premier League's leading scorer with a record 35 goals, and has 51 in total in all competitions. But Madrid’s defense made sure he wasn't a factor in Tuesday’s game in the Spanish capital, when he had few touches and only two attempts on target — a weak shot and header in the first half that caused little trouble for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Haaland's only attempt in the second half didn't even find the target — a shot blocked by defender David Alaba inside the area. “The pockets and distances between the central defender and fullbacks was occupied," City coach Pep Guardiola said. “It was not easy for Erling.” Rüdiger was in charge of shadowing the Norway striker, and the German defender was in control most of the time. He marked Haaland closely from the start, at times wrapping his arms around the City player to keep him from gaining an edge, and rarely gave him space to create opportunities. Whenever the ball went toward Haaland, there was always someone else close by and ready to double-team him, either Alaba, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal or one of the midfielders. “Everyone did a fantastic job. We did brilliantly from a defensive perspective and they didn’t create many chances at all,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “The team was very committed. Rüdiger put in a fantastic performance.” Rüdiger replaced regular starter Éder Militão, who was suspended, though Ancelotti may now stick with him for next week's second leg in Manchester. “Rüdiger negates Haaland,” said a headline in the Spanish sports daily As. City scored with a long-range strike by Kevin De Bruyne in the second half after Vinícius Júnior had put the hosts ahead with another shot from outside the area before halftime. Haaland had not yet joined City when it lost 6-5 on aggregate to Madrid in last year’s semifinals. The Spanish powerhouse went on to win a record-extending 14th European Cup title. City played in its first Champions League final two seasons ago, losing to Chelsea. ___ Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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DENVER (AP) _ Gold Resource Corp. (GORO) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $2.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had profit of 3 cents. The gold and silver miner posted revenue of $37.1 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GORO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GORO
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SCRANTON, Pa. — The University of Scranton Jazz Band spent Sunday morning rehearsing for a concert at the Houlihan-McLean Center on Mulberry Street in the city. One of the musicians, however, isn't a regular on the stage. Matt Munisteri, who has contributed to grammy-winning CDs, will be a guest performer with the students. "It's fun. I spent the last week at Birdland with this woman Katherine Russell and finished up at one o'clock in the morning last night and came out here and it's great to hear them and they've picked a bunch of great tunes for tonight," said Matt Munisteri, guitarist/singer. "It's seems like almost every concert we have someone who maybe you've never heard of them at first but then you look them up and they are just these like world-renowned musicians who have done all these great things and it's just really an honor to play with those people," said Joseph Dolan, saxophonist. Students like saxophonist Joseph Dolan, playing alongside someone like Munisteri even if only for a couple days, is a great opportunity. "Yeah, I feel like you learn a lot from these musicians. They have a lot of good input to say, when we sit on, sit in with them on rehearsals. It's crazy to see how they pick up the music so fast like we usually only have one or two rehearsals with these people, and they just kind of get into it and they have a lot of great tips for the band, and even in those one to two rehearsals. I feel like we sound even better after that," said Dolan. Munisteri says a musician's education never stops. "Because jazz is a constantly evolving language, it's it's still, you know, people are still improvising it and bringing their own personalities to it and their own backgrounds and histories. So by learning you know, the past traditions, you can really understand how to incorporate your own voice," explained Munisteri. The performance wrapped up Sunday night at the Houlian McLean Center on Mulberry Street and Jeffson Avenue in Scranton. Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel.
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NOGALES, Ariz. (KGUN) — Officers found fentanyl pills on the legs of a pedestrian at the Nogales Port of Entry, according to Port Director Michael W. Humphries. On Tuesday, Customs and Border Protections officers stopped a person they found suspicious. While searching the person, officers discovered 19,800 fentanyl pills strapped to their legs. On Tuesday, CBP officers at the Nogales Port of Entry found approximately 19,800 fentanyl pills taped to the legs of a pedestrian. On Wednesday, CBP officers took down approximately 446,200 fentanyl pills concealed throughout a vehicle. pic.twitter.com/tP4Lclltj3 — Port Director Michael W. Humphries (@CBPPortDirNOG) January 5, 2023 The next day, officers also found nearly 450,000 more fentanyl in a vehicle. ——- Marcos Icahuate is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Marcos joined the KGUN team in September 2022. He previously worked on digital content in Southern California's Imperial County where he was raised. Share your story ideas and important issues with Marcos by emailing marcos.icahuate@kgun9.com.
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BURR RIDGE, Ill., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkinCure Oncology, the world leader in providing a comprehensive model for the delivery of Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT), or GentleCure™, the most advanced non-surgical technology for the treatment of common skin cancers, today announced the successful Image-Guided SRT treatment of the 50,000th patient in the United States. The announcement comes just days before the company participates in the American Academy of Dermatology 2023 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. GentleCure is the only treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer (basal and squamous cell carcinomas) that uses ultrasound imaging to help clinicians direct low-level X-ray energy to targeted areas of the skin, killing cancer cells without surgery. Peer-reviewed studies (here and here) show that the technology produces a 99.3 percent cure rate for early stage nonmelanoma skin cancers, making it just as effective as traditional Mohs surgery. Dr. Jason Hendrix of Reading Dermatology in Reading, Pennsylvania, used GentleCure to treat cancerous lesions on the temple, nose, and cheek of patient Jeffrey Keating, D.P.M., a 74-year-old retired podiatrist from Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hendrix noted, "Nonmelanoma skin cancer is all too common in Pennsylvania, affecting some 129,000 individuals annually; nationally, more than three million people are diagnosed each year. Sun exposure is the primary cause and year-round sun effects are cumulative over one's lifetime, so those who spend a lot of time outdoors plus seniors, those with light skin, users of tanning beds and people with family histories of skin cancer are especially susceptible. We'll continue to offer Mohs surgery, but now we are providing patients the non-surgical GentleCure option, with no bleeding, pain, surgical scarring or need for reconstructive surgery. It is the new standard of care and we are proud to offer it." The patient, Dr. Keating, said his lifestyle choices, including golfing, sailing and enjoying driving in his top-down convertible, likely contributed to his history of skin cancer. He had earlier undergone Mohs surgery for a nonmelanoma lesion on his calf, but with Dr. Hendrix he chose GentleCure for his subsequent three lesions. "As a physician myself," he said, "I know that it is critically important, and actually required, to educate patients about all their treatment options. Dr. Hendrix took informed consent to a new level, providing me with all my choices in great detail. Having experienced Mohs surgery, the idea of no pain or scarring with GentleCure was very attractive. Actually seeing the cancer shrink and disappear on the ultrasound imaging screen was so reassuring. I have a friend who had Mohs surgery on a facial lesion, and he had a flap of skin cut from his scalp and stretched over the site of his excised lesion; that was not something I wanted to experience. Today, I am fully cured and could not be happier with the GentleCure procedure and the results." Kerwin Brandt, Chief Executive Officer of SkinCure Oncology, said of the 50,000th patient milestone, "Image-Guided SRT, or GentleCure as we call it, is now the non-invasive standard of care for the most common type of cancer in the U.S. Close to 300 dermatology practices offer this surgery-free treatment today, and insurance coverage is in place through Medicare and most private carriers. Scientific support, already robust, will soon increase with publication of several new studies in peer-reviewed journals. The more doctors and patients know about this proven procedure, the more often they will choose GentleCure over Mohs surgery." About SkinCure Oncology SkinCure Oncology is the world leader in providing a comprehensive model for the delivery of Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (Image-Guided SRT), or GentleCure™, the most advanced non-surgical technology for the treatment of common skin cancers. The company partners with quality-focused dermatologists and Mohs surgeons to bring cancer center-level radiation therapy treatment to physician offices. Image-Guided SRT is available from some 500 dermatologists across the country, and 50,000 patients have been treated with GentleCure over the last six years. Learn more about the company at SkinCureOncology.com, and visit GentleCure.com for helpful consumer and patient information. Media Contact: Matt Russell Russell Public Communications 520-232-9840 mrussell@russellpublic.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE SkinCure Oncology
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A brief tornado touched down during Saturday’s storm in south Sacramento County, according to the National Weather Service.The NWS confirmed on Sunday that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down near Rancho Seco Park at around 2 p.m. The EF scale is used to assign a tornado rating based on estimated wind speeds and damage. A “0” rating means that a three-second gust ranged from 65 to 85 mph. Estimated peak winds for this tornado reached 80 mph, with a path length of approximately .3 miles and a maximum width of about 50 yards. Three homes along Kirkwood Street, east of Herald, were damaged. "Roof damage to two garages was observed. An RV shelter structure, as well as dog kennels, were lifted up off the ground and sustained damage," NWS said.KCRA 3 viewers in that area shared photos of the damage to their homes from the storm. It's not clear if these were the homes damaged by the tornado. No injuries were reported in connection with the tornado. SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A brief tornado touched down during Saturday’s storm in south Sacramento County, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS confirmed on Sunday that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down near Rancho Seco Park at around 2 p.m. The EF scale is used to assign a tornado rating based on estimated wind speeds and damage. A “0” rating means that a three-second gust ranged from 65 to 85 mph. Estimated peak winds for this tornado reached 80 mph, with a path length of approximately .3 miles and a maximum width of about 50 yards. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Three homes along Kirkwood Street, east of Herald, were damaged. "Roof damage to two garages was observed. An RV shelter structure, as well as dog kennels, were lifted up off the ground and sustained damage," NWS said. KCRA 3 viewers in that area shared photos of the damage to their homes from the storm. It's not clear if these were the homes damaged by the tornado. No injuries were reported in connection with the tornado.
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Khris Middleton, Kawhi Leonard out for Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers game tonight at Crypto.com Arena After a wild day of trades and a win over the Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks (38-17) conclude their West Coast trip with their second consecutive game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — this time to face the Clippers (31-27). Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. Follow below for updates tonight. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not play Leonard will be held out of the game for right knee injury management. The 31-year-old forward has played in 32 games this season and is averaging 22 points per game. Los Angeles will also be without Bones Hyland, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard and John Wall as all were involved in trades on Thursday. Bucks injury report - Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness), probable - Khris Middleton (right knee injury management), out - Bobby Portis (right MCL sprain), out - Jae Crowder (trade), out Who do the Bucks play next? Milwaukee will be off until Feb. 14 when they return home to host the Boston Celtics. It will be their first meeting since the Celtics won 139-118 on Christmas Day. But, the Celtics will be without star guard Jaylen Brown (facial fracture). They are led by MVP candidate Jayson Tatum and reigning defensive player of the year Marcus Smart.
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Delta Air Lines to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference Published: May. 25, 2022 at 8:45 AM EDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago ATLANTA, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. A live webcast of this event will be available at ir.delta.com. An online replay will be available at the same site shortly after the webcast is complete. The above press release was provided courtesy of PRNewswire. The views, opinions and statements in the press release are not endorsed by Gray Media Group nor do they necessarily state or reflect those of Gray Media Group, Inc.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Khamzat Chimaev has missed weight for the main event at UFC 279, coming in 7 1/2 pounds over the welterweight limit and throwing his showdown with Nate Diaz into doubt. Chimaev, the Chechen-born Swede considered one of mixed martial arts’ top rising stars, weighed 178.5 pounds Friday morning at the UFC Apex Gym in Las Vegas. That’s far over the non-title weight limit of 171 pounds. The UFC didn’t immediately announce whether Diaz or Chimaev will stay on the pay-per-view card, either in two new bouts or against each other at a catchweight that would mean an enormous boost in pay for the 37-year-old Diaz. Chimaev shrugged his shoulders and smiled when told of his weight — and moments later, he posted a joking meme about missing weight on his Twitter account. The entire week in Las Vegas has featured strange behavior from the 28-year-old Chimaev. He reportedly got into a physical fight with undercard fighter Kevin Holland before the UFC 279 news conference on Thursday, forcing the promotion to scrap the event. Diaz could be offered a replacement fight with fellow veteran welterweight Tony Ferguson, who is scheduled to fight Li Jingliang at UFC 279. Ferguson made weight Friday morning. ___ More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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United Community Bank Athlete of the Week: DLB golf’s Lauryn Keller DES LACS, N.D. (KMOT) - Lauryn Keller can’t stay away from the golf course. “I’m always around golf,” said Lauryn. In addition to her six seasons on the Des Lacs-Burlington golf team, Lauryn also works at the Vardon Golf Club. “I love my job, I don’t think I’d want to work anywhere else,” said Lauryn. When Lauryn made the varsity team in seventh grade, she said she stuck to herself. “Since I started working out at the course I learned that people are super fun to talk to and you can learn so much. Getting to know new people is really fun for me,” said Lauryn. Which is a far cry from the Lakers senior who everyone knows now. “She just smiles and talks to you, she talks to everyone, she’s so nice,” said Ella Pearson, a freshman at DLB and family friend. “When I was in seventh grade I was quiet, I was super shy, and I would get super stressed. It definitely became more fun and enjoyable when I learned that it can be fun and you can meet so many people through it,” said Lauryn. Last year, Lauryn tied for third at the state tournament, more than 50 places ahead of the next golfer from DLB. Teammates agree that having a player like that on their team would be intimidating — if she wasn’t Lauryn. “She’ll never make you feel bad about that, she always is welcoming and happy that you’re here even,” said Ella. With two weeks until the state tournament, Lauryn reflected on her time playing golf. “Just enjoy it more. Don’t worry so much. Just play golf and have fun and meet new people... Just take it slow. Do whatever you want,” said Lauryn. Whatever you want, as long as it includes a smile. Lauryn said she would like to play golf in college, and study finance or business management. Copyright 2022 KFYR. All rights reserved.
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How to prepare for winter travel GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Inclement weather is heading our way - but of course many people still have to travel in these upcoming conditions. Now before you go to bed tonight - you’ll want to make sure you have your vehicle ready for the elements tomorrow. We’ve had a couple of tastes of winter so far - but this is our first widespread storm coming through We spoke with automotive experts at NWTC’s Green Bay Campus. They work on cars all the time and are familiar with making sure we take proper care of our vehicles so they’re ready to get us safely to our destinations. Brent Westlund has about 20 years of experience on vehicles in the Salt Belt States in the Midwest and beyond. He says there are a couple of things you want to make sure are ready to go when you head out the door in poor weather conditions: “Windshield wipers are a key item. Tires are another really big item right now, we want to make sure we have real good tread depth on your tires. You don’t want to be slip sliding around on the roads and everything like that. And along with tread depth, I would say tire pressure as well is another big thing too.” Stay with us on air and online for the very latest. We’ll continue to update you as this winter weather continues to develop throughout the evening. Copyright 2022 WBAY. All rights reserved.
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4-year-old on life support to have organs donated after falling in pool, family says LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - The parents of a Texas child currently on life support are asking for prayers during a difficult time. The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office reports it found 4-year-old Crosby Pruitt unconscious in a swimming pool on July 2. KCBD reports the 4-year-old was taken to the Covenant Medical Center by emergency services, but his mother shared on social media that the family has “chosen to support the life his body has left and salvage as many organs to donate them.” The family said a memorial account had been set up at Plains Capital Bank to help with funeral expenses. They are also asking for all superheroes to attend their superhero child’s final mission with a Friday gathering at Maxey Park. Copyright 2022 KCBD via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TENNESSEE (WJHL) — The state Senate will consider a bill on Monday that would require companies to conduct all union elections through secret ballots in order to keep economic development benefits. The legislation, if passed, would enact the “Employee Free Choice and Privacy Act,” which places certain restrictions regarding unions on employers seeking to receive economic development incentives. The restriction would apply to businesses that allow card-check union elections, rather than using secret ballots. Card check elections and secret ballots are two common options for workers who intend to form a union. According to the National Labor Relations Act, card check elections consist of more than 50 workers signing an authorization card, then an employer deciding whether to recognize the union or not. In a secret ballot, however, the process is conducted by the National Labor Relations Board and requires much more time and expense. Leaders of UA Local 538, a union hall and training center for skilled workers in Johnson City, told News Channel 11 how the legislation would affect local businesses. “This would allow the state to use the grants and the tax breaks as leverage to force the company to conduct the elections as the state wants them to,” UA Local 538 Vice President Kenneth Osborne said. “And it takes control away from the companies to control their own elections.” The new legislation, if voted in, would restrict benefits and incentives for companies that allow card check elections, effectively forcing businesses to use secret ballots in order to keep their economic development benefits. “In any area, when the unions organize and when the workers get an increase in wages, even the non-union workers will feel the effects of the wages going up,” Osborne said. “Tennessee’s 43rd in the nation in worker wages and benefits. Less than 5% of the workforce here is unionized.” “This is another one of those undercurrent bills that they try to pass to take away from the worker and the company how to conduct their elections,” he added.
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Which high-end LeapFrog toy is best? In 1995, a father who desired greater technology-based options to teach his kids to read created LeapFrog. LeapFrog is now one of the most popular toy brands. It is highly esteemed for producing toys that help develop skills through technology and interactive games. Each toy has a “Core Learning Skills” focus and makes learning fun and interesting for children 3 months to 6 years old. If you are searching for a high-end LeapFrog toy that will help your child’s mental development, the Learn and Groove Musical Table is a premium option. What to know before you buy a LeapFrog toy Age To buy the most effective LeapFrog toy for your child, it’s essential to look at the appropriate age. It is best to buy within the correct age range to give your child something that interests and entertains them and challenges them. Learning focus Many options concentrate on things such as counting, reading and music. Be sure to check on the learning focus for the toy before buying to ensure it matches what you need. Safety The most important thing to keep in mind when shopping for LeapFrog toys and when your child is playing with them is their safety. Regardless of age, at least some supervision is always required, especially for items such as learning tables since most children using these are just recently learning to stand and they are not the most stable objects. What to look for in a quality LeapFrog toy Engagement The most important thing is that the toy causes the child to engage, have fun, explore and bring mental stimulation. Education Especially for reading and counting, a quality LeapFrog toy will educate your child without realizing it because they are having so much fun playing. For ages as young as 3-months-old, many of the toys simply introduce concepts to them, but that simple first introduction plays a vital role in their education. Experiences LeapFrog does a great job of providing new experiences for young children who are beginning to explore life. Each toy has a learning focus, but they also help provide experiences for the child that stimulate brain activity and enjoyment. Development A quality LeapFrog toy will develop and improve motor skills and coordination through challenging games and activities that often include shape sorting, using numbers and letters and pressing buttons that evoke a response. How much you can expect to spend on LeapFrog toys For smaller, compact LeapFrog toys, prices generally are around $15-$20. For larger LeapFrog toys, such as learning tables, you can usually expect to spend up to around $50. LeapFrog FAQ How old does my child have to be to play with a LeapFrog toy? A. Leapfrog toys are for children in age, ranging from 3 months up to 6 years old. What skills does LeapFrog teach? A. LeapFrog introduces and teaches various core skills and concepts, such as reading, counting, music and motor skills. Do LeapFrog toys really make a difference? A. Yes. Because children learn through play and exploration, toys that create a fun learning experience, especially early on in their lives when it comes to reading and writing, math, geography and many others, help kids have a more positive mindset toward learning in the long run. What’s the best LeapFrog toy to buy? Top LeapFrog toy Learn and Groove Musical Table What you need to know: This table encourages development and teaches through musical instruments, songs and sounds. What you’ll love: Featuring over 70 sounds and learning responses such as the piano, drums, xylophone, as well as songs such as “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” this musical table is a fun way to get your child engaged and active. The legs are detachable, which allows the table to grow with your child from the floor to standing up. Recommended ages are 6 months to 3 years old. What you should consider: Some users reported the table being slightly wobbly. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Top LeapFrog toy for the money What you need to know: Cute and cuddly Violet is an interactive, plush dog perfect for ages six months to three years old. What you’ll love: It has a personalization feature that allows Violet to say your child’s name as well as play a variety of their favorite songs and more by connecting through the app. Buttons on the paws control activities, songs and night mode. What you should consider: Some users may have difficulty connecting Violet with the app. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby Worth checking out What you need to know: Filled with fun games, sounds and songs, this smartphone entertains and helps children ages 18 months and up actively learn new things. What you’ll love: This is the ideal toy to give your child when reaching for your smartphone. This kid-friendly version of a smartphone teaches counting, cause and effect, as well as conversational skills. When pressing the buttons, Scout will count out the numbers on the display screen. What you should consider: The graphics are not the most up-to-date. Where to buy: Sold by Amazon Fridge Phonics Magnetic Letter Set What you need to know: This multi-sensory interactive set of magnetic letters introduces ages two and up to the alphabet. At the same time, they develop their motor skills by placing each letter on the fridge. What you’ll love: As children connect the letter tiles to the school bus, they hear Tad the tadpole pronounce each letter. When pressed again, Tad will use that letter in a sentence. The music note button has three learning songs it can play. This is ideal for young ones to learn how to speak, read and write. What you should consider: The bus and tiles may slide if the magnetic surface is not strong. 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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate Purdue had cleared every hurdle in its way, holding the top spot in the AP Top 25 for four straight weeks Rutgers changed that Monday night with a 65-64 victory that will surely knock the Boilermakers from No. 1. The loss leaves one undefeated team: No. 21 New Mexico. The Lobos were picked to finish fifth in the Mountain West Conference, but have exceeded expectations in Richard Pitino's second season as coach. New Mexico (14-0, 2-0 MWC) is off to its best start since the 1967-68 team opened 17-0 and last week moved into the AP poll for the first time in eight years. “We have a refuse to lose mentality,” junior guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. said after the Wyoming game. New Mexico gets two more chances to prove that this week. The Lobos first put their undefeated season on the line Wednesday at Fresno State, which is 5-8 and has lost three of its past five games. Get through that and New Mexico hosts UNLV on Saturday in what should be a raucous atmosphere. The Lobos played in front of the largest crowd at The Pit in seven years while beating Colorado State last Wednesday and having the Runnin' Rebels in town will likely draw another 15,000-or-so fans out. FROG HOOPS TCU's football team will play Georgia for a football national championship on Monday. The hoopin' Horned Frogs (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) have been on a bit of a run of their own, stretching their winning streak to 10 straight games by rallying from an 11-point halftime deficit to beat Texas Tech 67-61 last week. TCU rose to No. 17 in this week's AP Top 25, but has a difficult week ahead. The Frogs kick off their week Wednesday at No. 19 Baylor, which dropped seven spots in this week's poll after losing to No. 25 Iowa State. The Cyclones head to Fort Worth on Sunday after playing at Oklahoma on Wednesday. ARKANSAS' TESTS TCU isn't the only team with two games against ranked teams this week. No. 13 Arkansas is looking to get back on track after struggling offensively in a 60-57 road loss to LSU last week. The Razorbacks scored 20 points below their season scoring average and shot 4 of 25 from 3 in the loss. Arkansas next will face surprising Missouri. Picked to finish 11th in the Southeastern Conference, the No. 20 Tigers (12-1) are off to their best start since 2013-14 after blowing out Kentucky last week. After that, the Razorbacks play at No. 22 Auburn on Saturday. The Tigers had a stretch of two losses in three games before knocking off Washington and Florida their past two games. CONFERENCE WATCH The ACC season has started and two teams picked to finish middle of the pack are near the top. No. 12 Miami (13-1, 4-0 ACC) has been the class of the league so far, entering Wednesday's game against Georgia Tech on a nine-game winning streak. The Hurricanes have a half-game lead over Clemson (11-3, 3-0), which off to its best league start since 2017-18 heading into games against Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh this week. The Panthers (10-4, 3-0) have won nine of 10 games since opening 1-3, including a 76-74 win over North Carolina last Friday. Pittsburgh gets another big test against No. 13 Virginia on Tuesday. ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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Biden to meet with business, labor leaders to highlight inflation progress (CNN) - President Joe Biden is meeting with business executives and labor leaders Friday to talk about combating inflation and steadying the economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will join Biden for the in-person and virtual meetings with top executives, including those from Ford, Kaiser Permanente and Carrier Global. The presidents of the Service Employees International Union and United Food and Commercial Workers will also participate. Biden is expected to highlight key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that he signed into law last summer, which will take effect at the beginning of next year. The White House said the president is also seeking ideas from business leaders to further bring down inflation. Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate TORONTO (AP) — José Berríos stopped his three-start winless streak, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated Canada Day by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 Friday. Playing at home on Canada’s national holiday for the first time since 2019, and dressed in special red jerseys and caps, the Blue Jays delighted a crowd of 44,445 by winning for the fourth time in five games. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3 for 3 with a solo home run and also walked. Cavan Biggio was 2 for 2 with two doubles and two walks, and also scored twice. Seven of Toronto’s 11 hits were for extra bases. Rays outfielder Brett Phillips pitched the eighth inning for Tampa Bay. Throwing pitches around 65 mph, Phillips retired Guerrero on a groundball to strand Biggio at third following a leadoff double. “He does a good job. He comes in and throws strikes,” manager Kevin Cash said. Tampa Bay has lost four straight, matching its longest skid of the season, The Rays have scored nine runs in that span. “We’ve got to stop the bleeding, no doubt about it,” outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said. The Rays went 0 for 7 Friday with runners in scoring position. “We know that’s not going to get it done,” Cash said. “We’ve got to find ways to capitalize when guys get on base.” After allowing 14 earned runs over his previous two starts, Berríos was better against the Rays. The right-hander gave up two runs and eight hits in five innings to earn his first victory since June 10 at Kansas City. “Obviously I want a day like this,” Berríos said. “I was able to throw five good innings. I’ll take that into the next one. I want to keep building on top of that and keep building my confidence again.” Berríos (6-4) is 4-0 with a 3.23 ERA in seven home starts but 2-4 with a 7.92 ERA in nine road starts. Trent Thornton worked the sixth, former Rays reliever Sergio Romo made his Toronto debut with a scoreless seventh and Max Castillo pitched the final two innings. René Pinto’s RBI grounder gave the Rays a second-inning lead but Toronto struck back in the third. Bo Bichette and Guerrero hit back-to-back two-run doubles and Alejandro Kirk followed with a two-base hit to score Guerrero as five straight batters reached against right-hander Corey Kluber. Kluber (3-5) allowed five runs and seven hits in three innings, extending his winless streak to four starts. Biggio’s one-out double in the third was a drive to left-center that hit off the glove three-time Gold Glove winner Kiermaier, activated after missing eight games because of a sore left hip. “I thought the ball went in my glove,” a downcast Kiermaier said. “It didn’t. That was a game-changing play, though, and I knew it right then and there.” Tampa Bay’s Harold Ramírez cut it to 5-2 with an RBI double in the fifth but George Springer hit a two-run single off David McKay in the sixth and Guerrero added an RBI grounder to give the Blue Jays some breathing room. Gurriel homered off McKay in the seventh. TRAINER’S ROOM Rays: Kiermaier went 1 for 2 with a single and walked twice in his return. Blue Jays: 3B Matt Chapman (rest) was held out of the starting lineup but came on defensively in the ninth. ROSTER MOVES Tampa Bay optioned OF Luke Raley and LH Ryan Yarbrough to Triple-A Durham and recalled McKay from the taxi squad. SING ALONG Fans joined together in an impromptu rendition of O Canada as the Rays batted in the ninth inning. HONORING RUSS The Blue Jays honored Canadian-born catcher Russell Martin with a pregame ceremony, including a video featuring tributes from former teammate José Bautista and former manager John Gibbons. Martin threw out the first pitch to Blue Jays rookie catcher Gabriel Moreno, who wears jersey number 55, Martin’s old number, as a nod to the four-time All-Star. UP NEXT The Rays and Blue Jays play a doubleheader Saturday, one of two they’ll play in Toronto this season to make up for April games canceled by the lockout. LHP Shane McClanahan (8-3, 1.77) will start Game 1 for Tampa Bay, with RH Drew Rasmussen (5-3, 3.41) expected to be activated off the IL to start Game 2. RH Kevin Gausman (6-6, 2.93) will start Game 1 for Toronto Saturday, while RH Thomas Hatch (4-4, 5.12 at Triple-A Buffalo) is expected to be added to the roster to start Game 2. ___ More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-07-02 01:16:52
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Alteryx Analytics Automation powered by AWS allows CFOs to modernize financial processes with new technologies and automated self-service analytics in the cloud IRVINE, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Cloud Platform company, today announced decision intelligence and intelligent automation capabilities on Amazon Web Services (AWS) designed to empower chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance leaders to embrace cloud and data analytics as strategic tools for their modernization goals. "Analytic insights help us tailor digital transformation solutions based on our clients' needs to achieve the greatest impact for their business," said Ana Margarita Albir, president at ADL Labs. "Leveraging Alteryx and AWS, we are able to integrate capabilities across any data source, visualize and analyze data in real time, and enhance security, resulting in an estimated $6 million in cost and efficiency savings for both ADL and our clients." Changing regulations and manual processes in the office of finance often mean repetitive work, time consuming data input, and hours of labor spent in preparing spreadsheets. The Alteryx intelligent automation capabilities available on AWS maximize the benefits of cloud for office of finance teams by modernizing processes that help them solve more complex data problems and adapt to constantly changing market environments. Highlights: - Impact the bottom line: Analytics automation significantly reduces the time and effort spent with manual processes, freeing up time for analysts on strategic projects moving the business forward. For instance, analysts on billing teams have used Alteryx to reduce the cost of overhead of manual bill reporting up to 25 percent.1 An accounting team reconciling financial data reduced time spent on reconciliation processes up to 99 percent.2 - Modernize with new technologies: Alteryx leverages the power of AWS to provide an environment where technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotic process automation, and blockchain meet, making it easier for CFOs to quickly deploy and use new technology right away. For example, a finance team relying on labor-intensive, outdated tools for calculating sales tax liability can quickly adopt automation and configure alerts on incorrectly taxed transactions, freeing up tax resources for higher-value activities. - Gain data-driven insights at scale: Finance departments are expected to deliver regular insights to management for decision-making. Alteryx provides an automated process for connecting and combining different data sources, helping finance teams quickly process and transform large amounts of data so they can generate reports in a fraction of the time. - Digitally upskill across finance: Alteryx provides a self-service, low-code/no-code environment so that an analyst or business user can quickly upskill in data and analytics while leveraging the power and scalability of AWS. "Businesses globally are looking to automate for efficiencies and drive deeper insights to quickly respond to multifaceted challenges and dynamically changing landscape," said Nitin Brahmankar, vice president, ISV and Global Ecosystem Partnerships, Alteryx. "We are working with AWS to empower finance teams to leverage the power of the cloud and modernize financial processes to perform critical analysis that truly matters to their bottom line." "With Alteryx Analytics Automation powered by AWS, finance teams can innovate and modernize tax and audit processes with automated self-service analytics that streamline and accelerate traditional compliance work," said Madhu Raman, worldwide head of automation at AWS. "Organizations can benefit from templates that help data analysts and line-of-business users to use, customize, extend, and integrate enterprise data with intelligent automation workflows that assist with record to report, procure to pay, and order to cash processes." Get the insights you need to modernize the Office of Finance with Alteryx and AWS. 1 Bill Reporting | Alteryx. (n.d.). https://www.alteryx.com/use-case-navigator/bill-reporting 2 Reconciliation of Financial Systems | Alteryx. (n.d.). https://www.alteryx.com/use-case-navigator/reconciliation-of-financial-systems About Alteryx Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) powers analytics for all with the award-winning Alteryx Analytics Cloud Platform. With Alteryx, enterprises can make intelligent decisions across their organizations with automated, AI-driven insights. More than 8,300 customers globally rely on Alteryx to democratize analytics across use cases and deliver high-impact business outcomes. To learn more, visit www.alteryx.com. Alteryx is a registered trademark of Alteryx, Inc. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Alteryx, Inc.
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2023-07-10 21:21:37
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XGIMI levels up its distribution channels in the USA by partnering with Best Buy to deliver better service to local customers, launching with three products on discount. SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XGIMI Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global projection equipment manufacturer, today has announced the expansion of its distribution channels to now include Best Buy. Following the announcement of availability on B&H, this expansion to Best Buy will add yet another respected outlet for customers in the United States - meaning more choices for customers in the US, backed by Best Buy's award-winning service. 2022 continues to be a year of continued growth for XGIMI and its products - from continued accolades, like the recently announced EISA award, to rapid growth of their customer base, reaching 4 million units sold just this year. XGIMI is building on its recent success to reach even broader into the USA market by partnering with key retailers to offer their customers more service and more choices. Best Buy will carry the HORIZON series and Halo+ projectors, both known for their ease of use and crisp, vivid imagery and innovative designs that have won praise from the media and industry alike. XGIMI's HORIZON series and Halo+ projectors will bring the best Android projectors on the market to Best Buy's customers. Featuring Android TV 10 with access to the expansive library of the Google Play store including apps like Disney+, Amazon Prime and HBO Max, combined with XGIMI's proprietary auto-focus and auto-keystone features have made these projectors the new standard for home and portable projection. Simply point the projectors at a screen or wall and hit play. "By working with Best Buy, the most important electronics retailer in North America, XGIMI takes another step toward bringing the best in class smart projectors to our local US customers, " says Tex Yang, VP of XGIMI's Global Business Unit. Starting from Nov 10th to Nov 20th, the HORIZON Pro will be discounted from $1899 to $1599, HORIZON from $999 to $849, Halo+ will be dropped from $849 to $749 on Best Buy. For additional information, visit XGIMI's website, XGIMI's Best Buy store. ABOUT XGIMI Trusted by more than 1.5 million users, XGIMI designs and manufactures high-performance multi-functional smart projectors and laser TV" and is determined to improve viewers' audio-visual experience. XGIMI has created a series of game-changing giant screen projection products with critical partners like Harman/Kardon, Google, Texas Instruments. By constantly recreating its products, XGIMI optimizes its portfolio and provides the most technologically advanced and user-first experience for consumers. The small, compact devices are incredibly powerful to create an outstanding immersive home theater experience. In recent years, XGIMI has won international awards such as CES Best Innovation Award, iF Design Awards, Red Dot Design Award, and Good Design Award 44 times. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE XGIMI
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A blistering display of bare-knuckled political infighting broke out this week in President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s Morena party, complete with secret wiretaps and allegations of drug cartel ties. With Morena now dominant, the biggest question in Mexican politics has become what kind of internal divisions will hit the party — which is basically built around López Obrador — when he retires in 2024. The answer that emerged this week is that it probably won’t be pretty. The bloodshed started, literally, on Friday, when Salvador Llamas, a member of Morena’s national committee, was gunned down in front of terrified diners at an upscale steak restaurant in the western city of Guadalajara. The victim served as a local official in the resort of Puerto Vallarta, which like the rest of Jalisco state is dominated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Strangely, Llamas was gunned down by a man who had been sitting with him at his table. Local prosecutors said the killing appeared to involve a drug cartel. The killing reignited the ill-feeling from Morena’s internal party leadership elections in August, which were replete with accusations of ballot-stuffing and fraud; Llamas was elected by a suspiciously wide margin in that vote. John Ackerman, a U.S.-born Morena dissident and academic, quickly tweeted that Llamas was “a narco from Vallarta, elected as a Morena committee member by voters bused to the polls.” López Obrador said later there was no immediate evidence that Llamas was involved with the cartels. Another feud burst open over the weekend, when a governor from the Gulf coast state of Campeche suggested she had embarrassing wiretap information on Ricardo Monreal, the head of Morena’s Senate delegation. Monreal has been running for the nomination to succeed López Obrador, who is barred from seeking reelection, despite the fact that Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum has emerged as the clear favorite. Monreal’s campaign had been noisy and vocal enough that he claims the Morena leadership wants to shut him up. Into that dispute stepped Gov. Layda Sansores, a flamboyant long-time ally of the president known for her bright red hair. When she took over as governor of Campeche, she somehow came into possession of embarrassing tapped telephone conversations involving some of Mexico’s top politicians. Campeche is a long way from the centers of power, but Sansores’ state attorney general, Renato Sales, is the former head of Mexico’s national security council, and would certainly know how to get such recordings. Sales’ office did not respond to a request for comment. However Sansores gets the tapes, she has used them in the past to trash the reputation of Alejandro Moreno, the head of the once-all-powerful Institutional Revolutionary Party, the PRI, which ruled Mexico from 1929 to 2000. On a weekly radio show she hosts, Sansores played a tape in which Moreno can be heard saying “with journalists, you have to kill them with hunger, not with bullets.” On Tuesday, she presented a series of WhatsApp messages allegedly between Monreal and Moreno, in which Monreal appeared to offer to intervene with prosecutors to help solve Moreno’s legal problems. Sansores did not specify how she got access to the conversations — “They fell into my hands,” she said — but said she had hundreds more yet to reveal. Monreal had previously said that during his time in the opposition, he had been spied on by the ruling party, “but never by my own party.” “This is a fratricidal war within Morena,” said Monreal. “It is unacceptable, unbelievable, that we are destroying ourselves from within.” Hubert Carrera, a longtime newspaper columnist in Campeche, said he believes Sales has a surveillance unit and that Sansores is acting as an enforcer for López Obrador, who apparently doesn’t want to lower himself to play intraparty politics. “The problem is that Ricardo Monreal isn’t submissive to Andrés Manuel López Obrador and is about to leave Morena,” said Carrera. “Andrés Manuel López Obrador has given orders to Layda Sansores to attack anyone, even within the National Regeneration Movement (the party’s formal name) who interferes with the interests of his favorite pre-candidate, Claudia Sheinbaum.” López Obrador — the only real force and political arbiter in the party he founded in 2013 — did little to discourage the infighting, or hide his affection for Sansores, saying, “I love her a lot, a lot.” The president’s own political style hearkens back to the PRI’s glory days of the 1970s, when Mexico was flush with oil money and the government could reward loyal unions and farm groups with cash. Politics then was full of intrigue, back-room deals and sharp elbows as people jockeyed for the approval of the all-powerful president of the moment. “The same logic, the same PRI style of doing politics, in some ways remains alive,” noted Ivonne Acuña Murillo, political science professor at the Iberoamerican University in Mexico City. López Obrador himself has played secretly taped telephone calls in his morning news briefings and has used supposedly confidential tax information to try to discredit a journalist he dislikes. Overall, the president said he wasn’t bothered too greatly by the Sansores-Monreal dispute. “It doesn’t hurt us politically. It might even help,” López Obrador said Monday. “It certainly is in bad taste. In my view, this shouldn’t become the rule.” López Obrador’s lack of concern may be in part due to the fact he has never tried very hard to build a real party; he is content to keep Morena as a reflection of his own outsized personality and has been happy to welcome discredited figures from the old ruling PRI party to find a new home in Morena. Those elements are likely to clash with López Obrador’s more left-leaning, long-term followers once the president retires. “When he goes, he is going to leave us in the hands of the devil,” Ackerman, the dissident, said recently. Some leaders have already split from Morena, like the party’s former leader in the lower house of Congress, Porfirio Muñoz Ledo. “The current government is cheap populism, and violates the rule of law,” Muñoz Ledo said last week. Sheinbaum, the Mexico City mayor who appears likely to succeed López Obrador, lacks the president’s stature, charisma and political skill, and seems unlikely to be able to unite Morena. “She doesn’t have the political experience,” Acuña Murillo said. “The prediction is that when López Obrador isn’t there anymore to control these groups, there is going to be a bigger conflict.” It may be the biggest threat to Mexico’s political stability. “The opposition is so weak, the risk for Morena comes from within,” she said.
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Stock market today: Asia follows Wall Street up on hopes Fed will ease off rate hikes By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Friday ahead of a U.S. jobs update after Federal Reserve officials reignited hopes another interest rate hike might be postponed. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul advanced after U.S. lawmakers approved a deal to avert a government debt default. Oil prices strengthened. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index rallied 1% on Thursday after data showed manufacturing and retail activity weakening. That added to hopes the Fed might decide upward pressure on prices is easing and more rate hikes can be postponed or scaled down. “Skipping a rate hike” at this month’s Fed meeting would let policymakers “see more data before making decisions,” said a board member, Philip Jefferson. The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Patrick Harker, made similar comments. The statements “reignited the prospect of skipping a hike” after strong jobs data last week fed fears of more increases, said James Knightley of ING in a report. However, Knightley said, if a monthly U.S. government report due Friday shows the job market still is strong, that “could easily swing things back in favor of a hike.” Late Thursday, the Senate gave final approval to an agreement to raise the amount the government can borrow in exchange for spending cuts. The widely expected step removed the threat of default that roiled markets last week before President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated a compromise. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.8% to 3,229.06 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo added 1% to 31,445.15. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong surged 3.7% to 18,883.22. The Kospi in Seoul rose 1.1% to 2,595.55 and the S&P ASX 200 in Sydney was less than 0.1% higher at 7,130.20. India’s Sensex opened up less than 0.1% at 62,434.48. New Zealand declined while Bangkok advanced. Markets in Singapore and Indonesia were closed for holidays. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose to 4,221.02. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.5% to 33,061.57 and the Nasdaq composite jumped 1.3% to 13,100.98. While the agreement on avoiding a U.S. debt default was positive for the market, investors are more concerned about whether the economy will fall into a recession before inflation recedes enough to convince the Fed to ease of rate hikes. A report Thursday showed fewer workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected, while another suggested employers increased their payrolls last month by more than forecast. That’s good news for workers and the overall economy, but the Fed worries a strong job market could also keep pressure up on inflation. A report from the Institute for Supply Management said manufacturing shrank for a seventh month in May. The contraction was worse than both the prior month and what economists expected. Following those reports, traders were largely betting on the Fed to hold rates steady, though Jefferson also said that wouldn’t necessarily mean the end to hikes. Apple, Microsoft and Amazon all rose at least 1.3%. Their movements carry extra weight on the S&P 500 because they are some of the most valuable on Wall Street. Dollar General dropped 19.5% after the retailer reported weaker profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It serves lower income households. Macy’s, which also owns Bloomingdale’s stores, rose 1.2% after reporting better-than-expected profit but weaker revenue than forecast. It also slashed expectations for the year and said shoppers began to pull back starting in March. Some of the enthusiasm surrounding Wall Street’s recent frenzy around artificial intelligence also cooled. C3.ai gave a forecast for revenue this upcoming fiscal year that failed to wow Wall Street like Nvidia’s did last week. C3.ai tumbled 13.2%, though it’s still up 210% so far this year. Nvidia rose 5.1%. In the energy market, benchmark U.S. crude rose 35 cents to $70.45 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose $2.01 on Thursday to $70.10. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, advanced 39 cents to $74.67 per barrel in London. It gained $1.68 the previous session to $74.28. The dollar gained to 138.94 yen from Thursday’s 138.86 yen. The euro edged up to $1.0764 from $1.0762.
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2023-06-02 07:59:12
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Facing critical races for governor and U.S. Senate, Democratic hopefuls in Wisconsin are hoping that their support for abortion rights in the face of a Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade can overcome the headwinds of a midterm election long expected to favor Republicans. But there’s one key group their strategies might fail to mobilize: Black voters. An issue with strong support from white Democrats is more complicated in the Black community, especially among churchgoers who hold more conservative views on abortion. The topic is so fraught that most community organizers avoid bringing it up. “Among the Black Baptist church alone, that would split us in half,” said David Liners, executive director of WISDOM, a faith-based organizing group with a statewide presence, when asked why his group isn’t organizing around abortion. Karen Royster, spokeswoman for Milwaukee-based Souls to the Polls, called abortion “taboo” in church circles, making it difficult for faith leaders to do any sort of work around it. Other groups, like Black Leaders Organizing Communities, “won’t proactively bring up the issue” while doing voter outreach, but will discuss it if it comes up, said Angela Lang, BLOC’s executive director. It’s an issue bound to get even more focus after a decisive statewide vote in heavily Republican Kansas last week in favor of protecting abortion access, buoying Democratic hopes the issue could galvanize voters elsewhere. AP VoteCast shows that overall, Black voters in the 2020 presidential election were more likely than white or Hispanic voters to say abortion should usually be legal. But among those identifying with or leaning toward the Democratic Party, things looked different: White Democrats were more likely than either Black or Hispanic Democrats to say abortion should be legal in most or all cases, 88% to 77% to 76%. Valerie Langston, a 64-year-old Milwaukee woman who is Black, backs Democrats and supports abortion rights. She said she’s afraid to bring up the issue with friends because she has occasionally been surprised to learn that some of them are anti-abortion. “They’re still going to vote Democrat even if they don’t agree with abortion,” she said. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who won election four years ago by just over 1 percentage point, said he isn’t worried about voter enthusiasm. He has noted that he has vetoed nine bills from the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have restricted abortion access. At a news conference, he projected confidence that the issue will carry him to reelection. “I don’t think there’s going to be any trouble,” Evers said when asked if he thought voters with varied views on abortion might not be motivated to support him. Doctors in Wisconsin have stopped providing abortions after the Supreme Court’s ruling due to an 1849 ban that Republican lawmakers have said they want to update. Anti-abortion groups have said they’ll work to clarify the law to defend against challenges. State Sen. La Tonya Johnson, a Black Democrat who represents a majority-Black district in Milwaukee, noted many voters are focused on economic concerns. She said she hasn’t seen groups going door-to-door to talk about abortion rights, even though Black women are more likely than any other group to obtain an abortion, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Wisconsin Democratic Party’s engagement teams that work directly with voters of color year-round prefer to take conversations where voters lead them, spokeswoman Iris Riis said. When it comes to abortion, “It’s not the only thing we’re talking to voters about, but we are talking about it,” she said. Shakya Cherry-Donaldson, executive director of 1000 Women Strong, a national political organizing group focused on issues that matter to Black women, favors a more direct approach. The key is to focus on the idea that “we have to have autonomy from the state,” she said — a message that resonates enough with a historically marginalized community to overcome personal and religious views on the morality of abortion. “The framing of our messaging is that we cannot go back, only forward. Civil rights were won for all of us,” Cherry-Donaldson said. But her group is not in Wisconsin this year, focusing its efforts in seven other states where they were able to staff and fund their work. Paru Shah, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee whose work focuses on race, ethnicity and politics, said Democrats would do well to make sure they are messaging on issues like crime and voting rights rather than focus on one particular issue like abortion. “There isn’t a lot of single-issue voting happening among Democrats in general, but especially among Black women who have kind of been the backbone of Democratic turnout for at least the last 10 years,” said Shah. The GOP’s strategy and messaging to reach Black voters on abortion will be the same in the midterm as it’s been for decades. “What we will do is explain the inordinate – I would say even lopsided – access to abortion that’s being pushed on African American women,” said Gerard Randall, chair of the Wisconsin Republican Party’s African American Council. “They will hear certainly from the pulpits in many of their churches a similar message of restraint when it comes to accessing abortions,” he said. Still, Wisconsin Democrats see the issue as key to winning both the governor’s race and the U.S. Senate race this fall. Polling by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has found most people in the United States want Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide and that overwhelming majorities also think states should allow abortion in specific cases, including for a woman’s health and for rape. The Democratic front-runner in Wisconsin’s Senate race, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who is Black, emphasizes abortion access as a civil right. In his latest television ad, Barnes, who grew up in Milwaukee, and his mother talk about her decision to end a complicated pregnancy. LaJuan Barnes highlights that she was able to choose: “It was my decision, not some politicians’.” ___ Harm Venhuizen is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Harm on Twitter.
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2022-08-07 17:51:47
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FERMONT, Calif., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), one of the industry's leading integrators of digital networks, today announced its collaboration with Vocus Group for Project Horizon in Western Australia. Under the partnership, STL will provide high strength optical fibre cables for Vocus' inter capital network extension program. This deal strengthens STL's relationship with Vocus, where STL previously provided its optical networking solutions, Opticonn for brownfield network build projects. Project Horizon will see Vocus deploy the first competitive fibre backbone between Perth and Port Hedland, and is the first major infrastructure project under Vocus' $1 billion investment program. When complete, Project Horizon will close the final gap in Vocus' national fibre backbone connecting all mainland capitals. Horizon will also interconnect with two high-capacity submarine cables in Port Hedland, establishing Australia's north as a new hub for domestic and international data. As a fibre partner for project Horizon, STL will support Vocus' network rollout with a state-of-the-art design, combined with high-tensile and crush strength cable technology. The cables have a design life of more than 30 years, ensuring Project Horizon will continue to deliver high-capacity connectivity through the Pilbara until the 2050s even in harsh environmental conditions. Commenting on this collaboration, Kevin Russell, Group CEO, Vocus Group, said, "Project Horizon is Vocus' largest fibre infrastructure project, and will provide the first competitive fibre through Australia's resources region. The network has been designed with transmission capacity of 38 Terabits per second per fibre pair. STL's optical solutions provide an efficient path for Vocus to upgrade and support higher capacity wavelengths at lower incremental costs, and will play an important role in delivering high-speed and low-latency fibre infrastructure in Australia." Speaking on the agreement, Paul Atkinson, CEO, Optical Networking Business, STL, said, "We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Vocus. STL is working closely with network creators in Australia to help build advanced optical networks. We are confident that, with our purpose-engineered optical networking solutions, we will support Vocus in this rollout and help them deliver high speed, high capacity networks for the country." About STL - Sterlite Technologies Ltd: STL is one of the industry's leading integrators of digital networks that helps telcos, cloud companies, citizen networks and large enterprises deliver enhanced experiences to their customers. Read more, Contact us. stl.tech |Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/876464/Sterlite_Technologies_STL_New_Logo.jpg View original content: SOURCE STL
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Anti-Asian hate crimes are scaring Chinese travelers away from the US By Lilit Marcus and Michelle Toh, CNN Cannon Yu lives in Shantou, Guangdong province. In the past, her sales job at a packaged-foods company took her to business conferences all over the world. But she hasn’t left China since early 2020 and is taking her sales calls online instead of in person in Thailand, Germany, Morocco and elsewhere. While most countries have reopened their borders and resumed travel back to previous pre-Covid levels, China has remained extremely conservative in its approach and continues to adhere to a stringent and uncompromising “zero-Covid” policy. While those policies keep Chinese people in, they also keep most foreigners out, making it less likely for people like Yu to interact with people from other countries. And although China still hasn’t announced a plan for removing quarantine and other roadblocks for international travel, Yu can’t wait to get back on the road and travel again. There’s one exception, though — she has major reservations about visiting the United States. How the East looks at the West Scott Moskowitz, geopolitical risk analyst for APAC at the decision intelligence company Morning Consult, says that state-controlled media in China has played up examples of anti-Asian violence in the US in order to make its citizens less interested in going there. It’s “a strategically curated ecosystem that over-reports and sensationalizes negative foreign news compared to the tight controls on coverage of challenging or disturbing domestic instance,” he says. And Yu’s beliefs bear that out. “They look at people discriminately (there),” she says. “Not only for Chinese, but for Black people. It’s very difficult to get fair treatment for all people in the United States.” She adds that she has spoken to friends who have visited the US, claiming that they were detained and searched by customs agents before being allowed to leave the airport. Yu is one of an increasingly vocal community of Chinese travelers who say that anti-Asian discrimination in the US has made them afraid to visit someday. This month, Morning Consult published a study on this exact trend. Their findings, based on a survey of 1,000 adults, showed that “a plurality of Chinese have little to no interest in US travel,” with violence and anti-Asian discrimination both cited as factors. According to Morning Consult’s data, 22% of mainland Chinese respondents are “not interested at all” in visiting the US, with an additional 23% saying they are “not that interested.” Of the survey respondents, 57% say that violent crime is a primary reason they don’t want to go to the US, while 52% cite terrorism, 36% say petty crime and 44% say they are concerned about anti-China bias by locals. Mass shootings are another specific concern, with “those who have seen, read or heard about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas” earlier this year “far more likely to cite violent crime as a reason not to travel” to the country, Morning Consult says in its report. Instead, some Chinese travelers are now looking elsewhere, with destinations in Europe clearly preferred over the US, according to the survey. The rise of violence Amid the pandemic, there has been an increase in anti-Asian harassment around the world, much of it the result of misinformation or misplaced aggression about the origins of Covid-19. The nonpartisan coalition Stop AAPI Hate provides a place for people to report harassment and attacks. Perhaps the most covered anti-Asian hate attack in the United States since the start of the pandemic was the “Atlanta spa murders,” during which eight women in three different massage parlors were shot and killed by Robert Aaron Long, a White man. Six of the eight victims were Asian, and Long was charged with hate crimes in addition to the murders. Last year, New York Congresswoman Grace Meng introduced the Covid-19 Hate Crimes bill, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Meng, who is of Taiwanese descent, represents parts of Queens, the diverse New York City borough that is home to many Asian Americans. These incidents — which range from street harassment to physical violence — get significant coverage outside of the US, including in China. Current geopolitical tensions aren’t helping. Moskowitz says that the perception that the US is China’s biggest rival has only heightened attention to stories of anti-Asian discrimination or violence in the country, even though similar incidents also take place elsewhere. “This differential is especially exaggerated in terms of (Chinese state media) reporting on the US as compared to Europe and other places. Some of this is strategic and intentional, curated in order to diminish the appeal and soft power of the country China sees as its great rival, both politically and ideologically,” he tells CNN Travel. “There are strong perceptions in China that there is a lot of global bias against their country,” Moskowitz adds. “Personal and national identity are very strongly tied in China so there may be concerns that more macro and political grievances and resentments (both real and perceived) with a country will be turned back towards the individual when traveling abroad.” How to change perceptions Although changing the way Chinese travelers see the US won’t happen overnight, it’s not impossible. “The results of this survey specifically suggest that travel companies and destinations should double down on safety-related messaging in marketing campaigns targeting Chinese consumers,” says Lindsey Roeschke, travel and hospitality analyst at Morning Consult, who co-authored the survey with Moskowitz. She adds: “Travel brands should provide pre-departure information on safety tools and tips. Those who want to take additional action may consider providing access to safety-oriented tour guides or a designated personal safety representative during travelers’ stays.” Some countries have given specific warnings to their citizens about US travel, specifically as it relates to gun violence. In 2019, the group Amnesty International issued an alert to people exhorting them to “exercise caution and have an emergency contingency plan when traveling throughout the USA” due to gun violence. As for Cannon Yu, she’s still eager to travel anywhere outside of China once it becomes less difficult. Despite everything, she is still curious about the US and hopes to eventually see it for herself. In particular, there’s one place on her bucket list — Las Vegas. “I want to gamble,” she says. And then, after a pause, she continues: “I want to make friends.” Top image: Asian American community leaders place flowers on a memorial for murder victim Christina Yuna Lee after an anti-Asian hate rally in New York City. Photo by Barry Williams/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images. The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2022 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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2022-09-30 08:41:28
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Streaming services to see fastest growth CLEVELAND, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US television revenues are forecast to increase 3.5% per year in nominal dollars through 2026, according to Television: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Ongoing growth in the number of households and disposable personal incomes are expected to drive revenue gains. Industry participants will also benefit from increases in business incomes, which will bolster budgets for television advertising. Competition for advertising spending with social media platforms and search engines will constrain revenue growth. In addition, faster gains will be limited by competition from alternative forms of entertainment. In 2022, television revenues are projected to increase less than 1.0%, a significant slowdown compared to 8.6% growth in 2021, as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are scaled back in 2022 and consumers spend more time outside the home. Revenues of cable networks are projected to remain the largest segment in 2026. Providers will continue to benefit from demand for in-home entertainment, as cable networks feature a diverse array of programming. However, streaming revenues are projected to rise 8.4% annually to 2026, the fastest rate among discrete segments. The wide array of movies and shows available on-demand in streaming platforms and the cost savings of streaming will continue to attract consumer interest. The addition of live sporting events to streaming platforms will help the industry compete with broadcast and cable networks. These and other key insights are featured in Television: United States. This report forecasts to 2022 and 2026 US television revenues in nominal US dollars. Total revenues are segmented by source in terms of: - cable networks - cable distribution - broadcast networks and stations - streaming To illustrate historical trends, total revenues and the various segments are provided in annual series from 2011 to 2021. Motion picture and video production is excluded from the scope of this report. This report includes the results of a proprietary national online consumer survey of US adults (age 18+). This Freedonia Focus Reports National Survey has a sample size of approximately 2,000, screened for response quality, and representative of the US population on the demographic measures of age, gender, geographic region, race/ethnicity, household income, and the presence/absence of children in the household. More information about the report is available at: https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Television-United-States-FF95087/?progid=91541 About Freedonia Focus Reports Each month, The Freedonia Group – a division of MarketResearch.com – publishes over 20 new or updated Freedonia Focus Reports, providing fresh, unbiased analysis on a wide variety of markets and industries. Published in 20-30 pages, Focus Report coverage ranges from raw materials to finished manufactured goods and related services such as freight and construction. Additional Services & Industries reports can be purchased at Freedonia Focus Reports or MarketResearch.com. Analysis is intended to guide the busy reader through pertinent topics in rapid succession, including: - total historical market size and industry output - segmentation by products and markets - identification of market drivers, constraints, and key indicators - segment-by-segment outlook in five-year forecasts - a survey of the supply base - suggested resources for further study Press Contact: Corinne Gangloff +1 440.842.2400 cgangloff@freedoniagroup.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Freedonia Group
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2022-08-16 16:48:42
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The Ultimate Texas Brand Bracket is hurtling toward its conclusion. As voters have narrowed down the initial 64 brands to our Elite Eight, the top seeds have largely proven their strength. We’ve still got three one-seeds and three two-seeds alive, along with a four (Blue Bell) and a five (Schlitterbahn). Let’s get right into the matchups that will determine our Final Four. Voting for this round will close at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Restaurants A Homegrown Texas Brand Versus One We’ve Proudly Claimed Technically speaking, neither Whataburger nor Dairy Queen is, at this point, purely Texan. Since 2019, Whataburger has been owned by Chicago-based BDT Capital. DQ, meanwhile, started in Illinois and is headquartered in Minnesota—although the history behind the Texas Dairy Queen Operators Council gives us a unique claim to joint custody of the brand. The question, then, is, Which one advances? Both have shrugged off all challengers up to this point, and each occupies a special place in the hearts of Texans: Whataburger as a source of (perhaps too much) state pride, and Dairy Queen as a nostalgic treat for small-towners and city folk alike. Through three rounds of brand-to-brand combat, Whataburger has won its matchups by wider margins, so we’re inclined to give it the edge, but don’t expect this one to be a blowout. Stores H-E-B Battles the Beaver No brand has dominated its opponents like H-E-B has. When the grocery chain clobbered Austin-based Whole Earth Provision by a 95-point margin in round one, it might have been possible to chalk up the outcome to the fact that Whole Earth operates just six stores in only four Texas cities. After H-E-B went on to overpower both Cavender’s (sixty stores, in every corner of the state) and Academy Sports + Outdoors (more than a hundred stores in Texas, also widespread) by similar margins, however, it became clear—H-E-B is a powerhouse that dwarfs even other iconic Texas brands. It’ll face its stiffest test to date in Buc-ee’s. The beaver has thus far chewed through the tournament, bouncing Neiman Marcus, Fiesta Mart, and Whole Foods with ease. The chain, which only began its statewide expansion in 2001, has established itself as a definitive Texas brand in a relatively short time—it’s the newest of our quarterfinalists by many decades, but its success so far in this tournament has felt downright inevitable. Does the young gun have what it takes to pull off what would be a stunning upset against H-E-B? Products Doth the Bell Toll for Dr Pepper? Dr Pepper entered the bracket as a top seed, and—despite surviving a surprise ballot-stuffing attempt in an earlier round—has performed as expected. It’s the Texas brand with perhaps the greatest mass appeal, since it’s available all over the world while still being undeniably Texan (although, like Whataburger, it now has an out-of-state corporate parent). The margins of its victories haven’t always been as dominant as those of other number one seeds, however, which may make Dr Pepper ripe for an upset against Blue Bell, which—listeria scandal be damned—has proven that it is still very much a Texas icon. Dr Pepper versus Blue Bell is a tough matchup to handicap. Both have overcome stiff competition from the likes of Tito’s Vodka, Stetson, Shiner, and Yeti—all of which have proven themselves much loved—to reach our Elite Eight. The two remaining brands are staples everywhere from kids’ birthday parties to retirement homes around the state, and we could see this vote going either way. Wild Cards Schlitterbahn Survives to Face Southwest The round of sixteen produced the biggest nail-biter of the bracket, with Schlitterbahn edging out Austin City Limits by just 16 votes. By the time all the votes were tallied between our website and our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook pages, Schlitterbahn survived a close shave and slid into the Elite Eight with 2,651 votes to ACL’s 2,635. This round won’t be a battle of theme parks, however, as Southwest Airlines bumped off Six Flags to earn the bracket’s last quarterfinal bid. The company’s success thus far proves yet again that the occasional reputational black eye is but a blip when it comes to Texans’ brand loyalty. Having already eliminated one theme park, Southwest only needs to knock off one more to punch its ticket to the Final Four.
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Former federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman has accused former Attorney General William Barr of firing him from his post because his department’s investigations at the time threatened Trump’s 2020 reelection chances. During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” on Monday, Berman, who was the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, told host Rachel Maddow that his department was working on several cases, including one involving former White House chief strategist Stephen Bannon, in the months ahead of the election. Reading from a book by Berman to be published titled “Holding the Line,” Maddow asked the former federal prosecutor to address the notion that Barr “no doubt believed that by removing me he could eliminate a threat to Trump’s reelection.” “How was your work as U.S. attorney a threat to Trump’s reelection?” Maddow asked. “Well, at the time I was fired, the Southern District of New York was working on a couple politically sensitive cases. One of those cases is the Steve Bannon ‘we build the wall’ case and we were very close to indicting that case around the time I got fired, and Barr knew about the case,” Berman told Maddow. Once Bannon was indicted by Berman’s successor, Trump pardoned Bannon, which Berman called “outrageous.” He also noted his office had also been investigating Lev Parnes and Igor Fruman, two Trump allies who were eventually convicted of campaign finance charges that involved funneling money from a Russian tycoon into American political campaigns. Earlier Monday, Berman told ABC’s “Good Morning America” that the Trump administration’s Department of Justice pressured him to indict former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig before the midterm elections and prosecute former Secretary of State John Kerry. Trump fired Berman in 2020 after he refused to resign from his position. “I’ve never seen anything like that before, and I was a junior prosecutor in the Southern District in the early 90s and I’d never seen anything like that,” Berman told “Good Morning America” co-anchor George Stephanopoulos. “People who have been in the office for 40 years never saw anything like that. It was unprecedented and scary.”
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2022-09-14 13:32:10
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The Biden administration is considering the use of vaccines in poultry as one option to address a bird flu epidemic that has killed millions of chickens and contributed to high egg prices. “There are a range of options the United States regularly considers when there is any outbreak that could affect the security and safety of the United States’ food supply,” a White House National Security Council spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. “Right now, we are focused on promoting and enhancing high-impact biosafety practices and procedures.” Those safety procedures include efforts to prevent transmission of the bird flu through enhanced disinfection among workers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the threat of the avian flu’s risk to humans, which is considered to be low. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been responding whenever the flu is detected among bird populations, and the agency has begun testing potential poultry vaccines. No such vaccine is authorized yet. The New York Times reported on Monday that the Agricultural Research Service is working to develop in-house vaccine candidates, which could be deployed more quickly than newly developed ones. The agency is not expected to have its first round of results until May, the Times reported. The bird flu outbreak began last year and has infected more than 50 million birds across 47 states, both in the wild and on farms. The disease has led to the slaughter of millions of infected birds, which in turn has fed into an increase in the price of eggs, turkey and chicken, as well as a loss in income for farmers. The average price of a dozen eggs was $4.82 in January, up from an average of $1.93 a year earlier, according to Purdue University data.
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2023-03-07 03:46:31
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PITTSBURGH, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a temporary place to rest a pot/pan lid while cooking," said an inventor, from Bullhead City, Ariz., "so I invented the PAN LID HOLDER. My design would prevent messy stains, condensation marks, possible burn marks, and food spills on kitchen countertops and stovetops." The invention provides a safe and clean accessory for holding a hot pan/pot lid in the kitchen. In doing so, it helps to reduce messes. It also saves time and effort. The invention features a durable and practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and commercial kitchens. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available. The original design was submitted to the Las Vegas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-LGT-184, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE InventHelp
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2022-05-25 16:20:22
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LONDON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BAI Communications (BAI), a global shared communications infrastructure provider, strengthened its commitment to build a more equitable future for present and upcoming generations by sharing environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets for the first time in our first sustainability report titled Creating our sustainable future today. In a year of accelerated growth and transformation, as an industry leader, we continue to build our vision of connecting places to create smart communities while committing to design, build, and deploy products and services in a sustainable way. BAI's ESG framework is based on an evolving vision to connect communities via providing resilient infrastructure and services; to maintain ethical operations and supply chain; a vision for responsible climate action; and positive action in inclusion, diversity, and equality. We outline this vision in five commitments throughout the report which will drive our ESG journey across all BAI Group companies. These commitments align with five of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) where we believe we can contribute more to drive a positive societal and environmental change, and for the first time we have incorporated ESG targets into our business strategy. Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer at BAI said: "Our ESG framework and first sustainability report not only reflect our vision to deliver advanced connectivity that can transform lives, power business ambitions, and shape the smarter communities of the future, but also show our commitment to do so responsibly. I am excited for BAI to join an ever-growing movement of businesses, operators and governments working together to solve local and global issues through the deployment of technology, seeking to improve communities and the environment we all depend on." "BAI's outstanding growth and delivery on our strategy in the past year is the result of highly committed employees in every region where we operate, who also want to make a difference in ESG. We are confident and excited to continue integrating sustainable business practices to help shape the smarter communities of the future," he continued. This report shares BAI's commitments in the form of 23 ESG targets requiring ongoing action that support five priority SDGs: SDG8 Decent work & economic growth; SDG10 Reduced inequalities; SDG13 Climate action; SDG9 Industry innovation and infrastructure; and SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities. The report also highlights BAI's progress to-date, with key milestones including: - Our networks are the foundation for many critical subway public safety communications systems and can help usher in smart city technologies while realising the connected communities visions of mobile and fixed network operators, government, transport, enterprise, broadcasting, and venues customers. For example, since the initial New York City subway build, over 1,100 train arrival countdown clocks and more than 3,000 help point kiosks have been added throughout the system. BAI's long-term partnership with Sunderland City Council to deliver the digital foundation for building the UK's most advanced smart city, coupled with the awarded 20-year contract with Transport for London to deploy a city-wide 5G-ready integrated communications network, aims for no one and nowhere to be left behind in the company's efforts to connect and digitalize public services. This all while improving communities and the environment we all depend on. - When it comes to providing resilient infrastructure and services, in Australia alone, BAI provides 1,985 fully managed television and radio broadcast services on behalf of multiple networks plus its own sites 24/7, all year. These services are often required in times of emergency, and at BAI we pride ourselves on delivering and maintaining critical infrastructure for our partners. Our successful track record of working with the communications industry to respond to needs, solve problems and drive innovation, was particularly visible throughout the Black Summer bushfires of 2019–2020 in Australia. During this relentless period, our teams defended, reinforced, and repaired communications networks to ensure the continuity of emergency services. We operate several critical communications networks in Hong Kong, Toronto, and London, including the new Emergency Services Network (ESN) for first responders as part of our Transport for London contract to provide a neutral host mobile network. - BAI has a strong focus on taking responsible climate action for a sustainable future. Recent years have seen unprecedented extreme weather-induced events such as bushfires, heatwaves, floods, and major storms all around the world. In Australia, the company has achieved a 55% reduction in emissions scope 1 and 2 since 2010 and has committed $20 million over the next five years to install solar and batteries, as well as complete energy efficiency projects. We are now baselining our newly acquired businesses and developing carbon emissions reduction plans as part of our commitment to reaching net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 across all businesses. - As part of our vision to increase inclusion, diversity, and equality BAI has established a group-wide Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Actions (IDEA) Council. Today Transit Wireless' workforce is more than 50% ethnically diverse and 95% of its workforce has completed unconscious bias training in the past two years. BAI Australia offers 14 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 2 years of leave for primary carers. In the years ahead, we will continue to monitor and expand our inclusion and diversity metrics to include ethnicity. - As part of our responsible procurement focus, all BAI group businesses have procurement policies that include modern slavery considerations based on supplier self-assessments. Our key suppliers are required to comply with our Code of Conduct, which also defines the standards and behaviours we expect from our own employees and that underpin our culture and values. Also, 97% of our workforce has completed training on modern slavery risks. The company began submitting its ESG performance in 2018 to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), a global ESG benchmarking organisation that validates, scores, and independently benchmarks ESG data. Since then, it has been utilising the results to identify and implement improvements, demonstrating year on year progress. In October 2021, after conducting a materiality assessment, BAI joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest global corporate sustainability initiative, and is committed to a principled-based approach to doing business, in alignment with UNGC's 10 universal sustainability principles (Ten Principles). To download the Creating our sustainable future today report visit BAI Communications here. About BAI Communications BAI Communications is a world leader in shared communications infrastructure, pioneering solutions that empower our customers to advance their services, accelerate their networks and amplify their reach in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible. Having long been at the forefront of network advancement, BAI is harnessing fibre, spearheading the transition from 4G/LTE, accelerating 5G and preparing for 6G – and beyond. We collaborate closely with our customers in telecommunications, government, transit, enterprise, broadcasting and venues to realise their communications vision, focusing not just on the immediate future, but on the possibilities that exist over long-term partnerships. Our global operations span the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Hong Kong, Canada and Australia. Our BAI Group companies include Mobilitie, Signal Point and Transit Wireless in the United States, and Vilicom in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Together, we're creating smarter communities for all. Learn more at our LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube channels. W baicommunications.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BAI Communications
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2022-10-25 11:43:09
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that inaction by the country’s former president and four others led to Easter Sunday bomb attacks in 2019 that killed nearly 270 people and ordered them to pay compensation for violating the basic rights of the victims and their families. A seven-judge bench of the top court ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay 100 million rupees ($273,300) from his personal funds. It also ordered the police chief, two top intelligence officials and the secretary to the ministry of defense at the time to pay a total of 210 million rupees ($574,000). Two local Muslim groups that had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group were accused of carrying out six near-simultaneous suicide bomb attacks targeting worshipers at Easter services at three churches and tourists eating breakfast at three top hotels. A breakdown in communication caused by a rift between Sirisena and the then prime minister was blamed for the failure of authorities to act on near-specific foreign intelligence received prior to the attacks, which also wounded about 500 people. The court said Sirisena, who was also defense minister and commander in chief of the armed forces, had not called regular meetings of the national security council and had omitted key personnel from the meetings he held. “All this is a stark reality that strikes this court as a serious omission on the part of the then president,” the court said. “This dismal failure on the part of former President Sirisena resulted in disastrous consequences for this country. Not only were lives lost and properties destroyed, but interracial tension and interethnic hatred began to raise their ugly heads, causing the very fabric of this nation to be broken,” it said. “The due care with which the minister of defense should have exercised his wide powers in the greater good of the country was totally nonexistent according to the evidence that has been placed before this court,” it said. A presidential commission earlier recommended criminal procedures against Sirisena for alleged negligence, but it has not been followed up. The government has prosecuted several people in connection with the attacks, but leaders of the country’s Catholic church say they suspect a larger conspiracy and are demanding that the leaders be revealed.
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2023-01-13 07:12:22
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WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 14, 2022 _____ FLASH FLOOD WARNING Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 653 PM PDT Sun Aug 14 2022 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MST/7 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN MOHAVE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES... The heavy rain has ended across the Mohave Valley. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 100 AM MST Monday/100 AM PDT Monday for portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and Nevada. _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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BOSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Architectural College (BAC) announces Lindsay Hummer as its new vice president of institutional advancement to oversee and lead operations of Institutional Advancement, including supervision of all development staff, fundraising, alumni affairs, advancement services, and grants. With over 17 years of nonprofit advancement experience, Lindsay Hummer joins the BAC at a critical time to steward and guide its global community toward achieving the vision set forth in the BAC to the Future Strategic Plan. Prior to joining the BAC, Hummer was development director, Neurosciences, the University of Kansas (KU) Medical Center, where she served as lead fundraiser through KU Endowment for Neurology, including the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Ophthalmology. Additional positions held at KU Endowment included development director, KU School of Architecture & Design (ArcD) and associate development director, Hall Center for the Humanities. She also served as national manager, corporate partnership development at JDRF International (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). "I had the privilege of working with Lindsay at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design where she aided in securing $12 million in philanthropic gifts," said Dr. Mahesh Daas, president. "This included the largest individual multi-year commitment by an alumnus; the largest corporate contribution, a seven-figure capital campaign for an innovative academic facility; and the largest documented bequest in the school's 106-year history." He continues, "Her ability to facilitate partnerships that lead to the establishment of strong connections with key constituents will be a great asset to the College." Hummer brings an adeptness at building positive relationships with colleagues, and within the greater community as well as a strong focus on the betterment of others and a passion for engaging through volunteerism–essential qualities critical to the success of the BAC's mission through its new strategic plan. "I could not be more excited to start this next chapter at the BAC, a college with deep roots and clear commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and diversity. I look forward to partnering with President Daas, his leadership team, new colleagues, and the diverse and gifted BAC alumni and friend community," said Hummer. "I also want to thank all my colleagues and friends at KU who have readied me for this next step in my career." Hummer received a Bachelor from Rockhurst University in Communications, Non-Profit Leadership, and Political Science; a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas; and was recognized with a Leadership Fellowship from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Center for Creative Leadership. Founded in 1889, The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is an internationally recognized institution with a diverse student and alumni population representing more than 54 countries. Providing excellence in practice-integrated design education, the BAC was Ranked #1 for Best Graduate School in Architecture for Earning Potential and #4 for Best Architecture School Offering Bachelor's Degrees in the U.S. in 2020 by GradReports. The BAC offers bachelor and graduate degrees in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, design studies as well as offering continuing education certificates and courses. The BAC upholds the importance of inclusive admission, diversity, innovation, dedicated faculty, and the intrinsic value of both academic and experiential education. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Boston Architectural College
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The owner of an Alabama clinic was flying home from a conference for abortion providers Monday night when a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion began ricocheting around the world. As Dalton Johnson read it, he was struck by the bluntness of the language that would end the constitutional right to an abortion, shuttering clinics in about half of American states, including his. “I’m still in shock,” Johnson said Tuesday. People on both sides of the abortion divide have been expecting the Supreme Court this summer to reverse the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. But many said the draft opinion was nevertheless stunning, forcing them to reckon with the reality the nation is likely to enter soon. “I can’t stop crying,” said an elated Mississippi state Rep. Becky Currie, who sponsored the 2018 law that is the basis for the Supreme Court case. “I am not quite sure I have the words to express how I feel right now, but God has had his hands on that bill since the beginning.” The leaked draft, published late Monday by Politico, is a 98-page opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which challenged the constitutionality of the Mississippi bill that banned abortion after 15 weeks. If the decision stands as written, it would also overturn Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a 1992 decision that protected abortion services even though it allowed states to add some limitations. “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start,” the draft opinion states. It was signed by Justice Samuel Alito, a member of the court’s 6-3 conservative majority. According to Politico, four other justices — Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett — have agreed with the opinion. The draft opinion was written in February and the language could change before the court issues its final ruling. As written, it would give states the power to decide the legality of abortion. Roughly half, largely in the South and Midwest, are likely to quickly ban abortion. Abortion clinics in those states opened Tuesday morning, still seeing patients but uncertain about the future. The daily rituals unfolded as they always do: protesters screamed at people walking inside, clinic escorts tried to shield them and hustle them in the doors. “Please overturn Roe v. Wade,” said Barbara Beavers, who stood outside the clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, on Tuesday, trying to persuade people against going inside. “Have mercy on our unborn children. We’re destroying our future, killing our babies.” Jean Folsom stopped by the clinic on her way to work, to thank the volunteers who help pregnant people pass protesters like Beavers. “I really appreciate their efforts, and obviously based on the news last night, I’m worried that this is one of the last times I’ll see them,” said Folsom. She and her family eat breakfast every Saturday at a coffee shop near the clinic, and always felt grateful for the volunteers willing to help people in a state where opposition to abortion is strong. Folsom said she felt devastated when she read the news Monday night. “I kind of can’t believe that I live in a country where things seem to be moving backwards,” she said. Inside clinics, the news prompted frantic phone calls. People were confused about whether abortion remains legal, and for how long. “I immediately felt sick to my stomach,” said Tammi Kromenaker, who owns a clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. “And 20 million thoughts started going through my head about what can we do? What does my staff need to hear? What do our patients need to hear?” She posted a notice on the website of the clinics: “If you have an appointment at Red River Women’s Clinic, your appointment is safe.” Katie Quinonez rushed off a plane Tuesday morning and drove straight to the clinic she runs in Charleston, West Virginia. She’d also been attending the National Abortion Federation Conference when the news broke Monday night and she barely slept, she said. She was having nightmares about the Supreme Court. She was terrified that her patients would misunderstand the news and think that abortion was immediately outlawed. “Abortion is still legal,” the clinic posted on social media, “but that could change as soon as next month.” She had been bracing for this news. “But there was still this visceral reaction, this very devastating feeling,” Quinonez said. At Johnson’s clinic in Huntsville, the phone was ringing more than usual. Women called to ask whether they can still get an abortion. Johnson said his first call of the morning was from a woman who had an abortion scheduled for Friday and wanted to come in Tuesday. The staff held a meeting, and Johnson says he asked them to focus on the women who are still coming for abortions who need their help. The opinion was just a draft, he told them, and cautioned that it wasn’t the final decision. Some anti-abortion activists were skeptical that the draft would become reality, fixating instead on the fact that it was leaked the press and whether that implied political posturing. “I’m hopeful,” said Dennis Westover, a 72-year-old retired electrical engineer, a regular protester outside the clinic in Charleston, West Virginia. But he was suspicious that someone leaked it as ammunition in the country’s intractable culture wars. “When our Supreme Court stuff starts to be leaked, it’s egregious,” he said. “One side or the other did it for a political motive to stir up some kind of stink.” In Louisville, Kentucky, protester Angela Minter said she prayed the draft opinion will be the final one. “I’m excited today,” Minter said. “I believe it’s an indication of what’s to come.” Minter thinks that’s God answering her prayers: she’s been coming to the clinic most mornings since 2004. Patients tried to dodge her and the other protesters screaming outside. “Don’t murder your baby,” one man shouted at a young woman. Clinic escorts in orange vests helped her into the building. The Louisville clinic was closed for a week last month after the legislature banned abortion, until a court intervened. But if Roe falls, it will likely be shuttered again. “I do anticipate a day with no abortion clinics in Kentucky,” said Meg Stern, who runs the Kentucky Health Justice Network and escorts at the clinic. Abortion access will now be an issue of privilege: people with the means to travel will be able to end their pregnancies. “It’s the family that only has one vehicle and is already struggling to make ends meet. Maybe they’re in the city, maybe they’re in the rural parts of the state. But if they don’t have access to travel, lodging, gas money, food money, babysitters while they’re gone, time off work,” she said. “Do you have the car that will make it?” For months now, the nation has had a glimpse of what that looks like. Texas banned abortion after six weeks in September. Planned Parenthood clinics in the surrounding states saw a 2,500% increase in patients, said Dr. Iman Alsaden, medical director for Planned Parenthood Great Plains. Some groups are working to try to circumvent the law the best they can: mobile abortion units, fundraising for travel assistance, mail-order medications. One online women’s health provider reported a significant spike in requests for emergency contraception Tuesday. Democrat-leaning states like New York, California and Illinois are rushing to pass laws to protect abortion access, both for their residents and people coming from out of state. If abortion is outlawed in North Dakota, Kromenaker is planning to open a clinic just across the river in Minnesota. She hopes the leaked draft shakes people enough to take action, right away. She texted her husband Tuesday: “We’ve got to move forward very quickly now,” she wrote. “The urgency is there.” ___ Santana reported from New Orleans, Wagster Pettus from Jackson and Galofaro from Louisville. Leah Willingham contributed from Charleston, West Virginia, and Dylan Lovan from Louisville. ___ Follow more of AP’s coverage on abortion: https://apnews.com/hub/abortion
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Johnson and DePaul earn 103-98 OT win over Samford CHICAGO — Javan Johnson scored 28 points, including seven in the overtime, as the DePaul Blue Demons knocked off the Samford Bulldogs 103-98 on Wednesday. The Blue Demons improved to 4-3 with the win and the Bulldogs fell to 6-3.
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2022-12-01 07:10:54
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LONDON — Wesley Fofana became one of the most expensive defenders in soccer history after securing a move to Chelsea from Premier League rival Leicester for a reported fee of 75 million pounds ($87 million) on Wednesday. England international Harry Maguire, who also left Leicester to join Manchester United in 2019 for 80 million pounds, is the only defender to have cost more than Fofana. Virgil van Dijk completed a move to Liverpool in January 2018 for a similar fee as Fofana’s. A ball-playing center back who is an excellent reader of the game, Fofana has signed a seven-year deal with Chelsea. “Wesley is a hugely promising defender who has already proven his quality in the Premier League at a young age,” said Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly, who has spent big in his first transfer window since fronting the purchase of the club from Roman Abramovich. “We are delighted we were able to bring one of Europe’s most exciting talents to Chelsea and further strengthen that area of our squad, both for this season and many more to come.” Fofana, who has never played for France’s senior national team, joined Leicester from Saint-Etienne in 2020 and made 52 appearances, 37 of them in the Premier League. He was dropped for recent Leicester games as he looked to force a move to Chelsea and wound up training with the under-23s. “The two last days have been really big days for me and I’m very happy.” Fofana said. “I trained this morning with the team and it’s a dream for me. I’m very excited to start playing games for the fans and the club. “I’m here to win trophies — the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, everything. I came here to win and the club is built to win trophies so I’m here to continue that.” ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-08-31 14:09:11
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KHARKIV – For 22 days, Serhiy Chornobryvets barely slept and rarely took off his red paramedic uniform. Day and night, he raced around his hometown of Mariupol, rescuing those wounded by the Russian bombs and shells that pummeled the southern Ukrainian city. When he finally escaped Mariupol — whose residents endured some of the worst suffering of the war during a nearly three-month siege — he still did not rest. Instead, he joined an organization that sends medics to the front lines in eastern Ukraine, where the fighting is currently concentrated. "Me before Mariupol and me after what happened: It's two different people,” the skinny, fresh-faced 24-year-old said during a recent interview with The Associated Press in Kharkiv, another city that has endured intense bombardment. "If I had not survived Mariupol, I would not have gone to work as a paramedic now. I wouldn’t have had enough courage,” explained Chornobryvets, who is simply called “Mariupol” on the battlefield and now wears a patch that bears the symbol of the port city, a yellow anchor, on his camouflage uniform. In fact, he could see no other way of making sense of the horrors he witnessed in a place that became a worldwide symbol of Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion. Residents suffered relentless bombardment, many trapped without food, water, heat or electricity. “It was like going back to the Stone Age,” Chornobryvets said. “There was looting, constant shelling, planes, aerial bombardment. People around us were losing their minds, but we got on with our work.” While many hid in basements or bomb shelters, Chornobryvets said he never did. He stayed above ground to tend to the wounded — all while risking his own life. He finally fled on March 18 — his birthday — still in his red paramedic's overalls. His tireless efforts were publicly praised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, when the leader accepted an award in May from the Atlantic Council, the Washington-based think tank, on behalf of the Ukrainian people. Chornobryvets said that his new work on the front and what he did in Mariupol were almost indistinguishable: “Same wounds, only I’m wearing a different uniform.” In footage from July, he and his fellow medics can be seen rushing toward a soldier hit by Russian fire. They tightened a tourniquet around the man’s right thigh, and then carefully tended to a gaping wounds in an arm and a leg, where the bone was exposed. He has a year left of college to finish — but resists making plans for the future. Until the war is won, he has vowed to stay on the battlefield. “Medicine is my life, and my duty is to save people,” said Chornobryvets. He dreams of one day returning to Mariupol, which fell to the Russians in May, but tries not to think about it too much because it's too painful. “My soul will calm down when I enter Mariupol — and the Ukrainian flag is flying over it," he said. ___ Follow AP coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine ___ Associated Press journalists Vasilisa Stepnenko and Evgeniy Maloletka in Kharkiv contributed. Follow Archirova at https://twitter.com/h_arhirova
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2022-08-28 22:30:12
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HOUSTON – Fourteen years after Hurricane Ike ripped through thousands of homes and businesses near Galveston, Texas — but mostly spared the region’s oil refineries and chemical plants — the U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to authorize the most expensive project ever recommended by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect against the next raging storm. Ike erased beachfront neighborhoods, causing $30 billion in damage. But with so much of the nation's petrochemical industry in the Houston-Galveston corridor, it could have been even worse. That close call inspired marine science professor Bill Merrell to first propose a massive coastal barrier to protect against a direct hit. Now, the National Defense Authorization Act includes authorizations for a $34 billion plan that borrows from Merrell’s idea. “It was quite different than anything we had done in the United States and it took us a little while to come around to it,” said Merrell of Texas A&M University at Galveston. The House passed the $858 billion defense bill by a vote of 350-80. It includes major projects to improve the nation’s waterways and protect communities against floods made more severe by climate change. Specifically, the vote advances the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. That lays out a sprawling set of policies for the Army Corps and authorizes projects that touch on navigation, improving the environment and protecting against storms. It typically passes every two years. It received strong, bipartisan support and now advances to the Senate. The Texas coastal protection project far outstrips any of the 24 other projects greenlit by the bill. There is a $6.3 billion plan to deepen vital shipping channels near New York City and a $1.2 billion effort to raise homes and businesses on the central Louisiana coast. “No matter what side of politics you are on, everyone is interested in having good water resources,” said Sandra Knight, president of WaterWonks LLC. THE IKE DIKE Researchers at Rice University in Houston have estimated that a Category 4 storm with a 24-foot storm surge could damage storage tanks and release more than 90 million gallons of oil and hazardous substances. The most prominent feature of the coastal barrier would be floodgates, including some 650 feet wide – roughly the equivalent of a 60-story building on its side – to prevent storm surge from entering Galveston Bay and plowing up the Houston Ship Channel. An 18-mile ring barrier system would also be built along the backside of Galveston Island to protect homes and businesses from storm surge. The plan took six years of study involving roughly 200 people. There will also be beach and dune ecosystem restoration projects along the Texas coast. The Houston Audubon Society raised concerns the project would destroy some bird habitat and harm fish, shrimp and crabs populations in the Bay. NEXT STEPS The legislation authorizes the construction of the project, but funding will remain a challenge — money must still be allocated. The huge cost burden falls heaviest on the federal government, but local and state entities also will have to pitch in billions. Construction could take two decades. “It significantly reduces the risk of that catastrophic storm surge event that is not recoverable,” said Mike Braden, chief of the Army Corps Galveston District’s mega projects division. The bill also includes a range of policy measures. When future hurricanes hit for example, coastal protections can be rebuilt with climate change in mind. Designers will be able to think about how much seas will rise when they draw up plans. “The future for a lot of these communities is not going to look like the past,” said Jimmy Hague, senior water policy advisor at the Nature Conservancy. The water resources bill continues a push towards wetlands and other flood solutions that use nature to absorb water instead of concrete walls to keep it at bay. On the Mississippi River below St. Louis, for example, a new program will help restore ecosystems and create a mix of flood control projects. There are also provisions for studying long-term drought. There are measures to improve outreach with tribes and make it easier to complete work in poorer, historically disadvantaged communities. It can take a long time to study projects, move them through Congress and find funding. Merrell, who will turn 80 in February, said he hopes to see some of the Texas project be constructed but he doesn’t think he’ll be around to see it finished. “I just hope the end product comes and it protects my children and grandchildren and all the other citizens of this area,” Merrell said. ___ Phillis reported from St. Louis. ___ The Associated Press receives support from the Walton Family Foundation for coverage of water and environmental policy. The AP is solely responsible for all content. For all of AP’s environmental coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment
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Lidell Ratler Mr. Lidell Ratler, 73, died Wednesday, January11, 2023, at Alamo Nursing and Rehab in Alamo. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 A. M. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville. Interment will be in Oak View Memorial Park in Alamo. There will be a visitation Saturday from 10:00 A. M. until time of service at Rawls Funeral Home.
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Video: Two families linked after an HIV-positive heart transplant meet for the first time Two families are forever tied together after a groundbreaking surgery involving an HIV-positive heart transplant. From Baton Rouge to the Bronx -- two families now linked by the heart beating in Miriam Nieves's chest. A heart donated by Brittany Newton's family. “I’m full of thanks, and I’m full of gratitude. God's given me several, but this is the big one. This was my life-saving, so thank you,” Nieves said. Miriam, 62, contracted HIV during years of substance abuse. She's been clean for the last three decades. But her kidneys began to fail and doctors at Montefiore Health System, in New York City, contemplated a transplant. But they determined her heart wouldn't survive the surgery, so she was placed on a list for both organs. "We felt if we did this, this would put her into a category of her own. She wouldn't be competing with anybody else in the whole country,” Dr. Omar Saeed, from Montefiore Health System, said. Watch the video above for more on this story.
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- This week's Southeast Texas weather isn't looking great - Police chief gives more details about man arrested near school - Cowboys’ Tony Pollard, CeeDee Lamb, Zack Martin head to Pro Bowl - These Jefferson County refineries are top water polluters in US - Trump suing journalist Bob Woodward over interview tapes - Vidor woman accused of hitting child's father with car - TX congressman wants to honor past enslaved Americans in new bill - Beaumont Bishop responds after arrest of armed man near school - 480 pounds of illegally caught fish seized along TX Gulf Coast - Chambers House Museum starting summer internship program
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2023-02-01 01:17:54
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TOKYO (AP) — The signing of Trevor Bauer to a one-year contract by Japan’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars generated little reaction Wednesday in the Japanese media. The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan. 12, three weeks after an arbitrator reduced his suspension imposed by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred from 324 to 194 games. The penalty followed an investigation into domestic violence, which the pitcher has denied. Since his release, Bauer has been shunned by big league teams in the United States. The Yokohama team announced his acquisition on Tuesday. Japan's mainstream newspapers had small stories in their sports sections Wednesday about Bauer, noting his Cy Young Award and the domestic violence case. RonSpo, a small outlet devoted to sports, began its story by saying: “An astoundingly big-name major league player is coming to Yokohama.” Yokohama opens its season March 31 at Osaka's Hanshin Tigers. The first home game in Yokohama is April 4 against Tokyo's Yomiuri Giants. Many newspapers noted it's been 25 years since Yokohama last won the Japanese title, and Bauer could be the difference-maker. An informal survey of young fans outside the Tokyo Dome buying World Baseball Classic tickets yielded a mix of responses. Several knew Bauer was coming to Japan, but only a few knew about the allegations against him. “Some Japanese baseball fans will know his name, but most don't know anything about him,” said Ichiro Mizutani, an 18-year-old fan of the Tokyo Giants. Mitsuki Akazawa wore a blue Los Angeles Dodgers cap and said he knew all about Bauer. “I know he has some difficult issues,” the 21-year-old said, calling them “domestic problems.” “But he was not found guilty in court. So I'm not sure if he was in the wrong," he added. Rentaro Kataoka, an 18-year-old who said he was also a Giants fans, recognized Bauer's name but thought he might be coming to help coach Japanese pitchers. He knew nothing about any legal complications. Several young fans noted that interest in Bauer is sure to build as the season nears, particularly if he is dominant in the Japanese league. They also emphasized that, though many fans follow American baseball, most are focused on play in Japan's league and its stars. Manfred suspended Bauer last April for violating the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy, after a San Diego woman said he beat and sexually abused her in 2021. Bauer has maintained he did nothing wrong, saying everything that happened between him and the woman was consensual. He was never charged with a crime. Bauer joined his hometown Dodgers before the 2021 season and was 8-5 with a 2.59 ERA in 17 starts before being placed on paid leave. He is owed about $22.5 million from the remainder of his $102 million, three-year contract with the Dodgers. The suspension has cost him roughly $37.6 million in salary. In February 2022, Los Angeles prosecutors decided not to charge Bauer for allegedly beating and sexually abusing the San Diego woman because they said they were unable to prove her accusations beyond a reasonable doubt. The woman, who was 27 at the time, said Bauer choked her into unconsciousness, punched her repeatedly and sexually assaulted her during two sexual encounters. The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they have been victims of sexual assault. Bauer said in a video posted on YouTube after the prosecutor’s decision that he and the woman engaged in rough sex at her suggestion and followed guidelines they agreed to in advance. Each encounter ended with her spending the night at his Pasadena home, he said. “The disturbing acts and conduct that she described simply did not occur,” he said at the time. Other teams in Japan have made at least one similar signing before. Former major league reliever Roberto Osuna — who received a 75-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy — signed last season with the Chiba Lotte Marines. He has signed for this season with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. Bauer was an All-Star in 2018 and went 83-69 with a 3.79 ERA in 10 seasons for Arizona (2012), Cleveland, (2013-19), Cincinnati (2019-20) and the Dodgers. He won the NL Cy Young Award with Cincinnati during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. ___ Associated Press writer Yuri Kageyama contributed to this report. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After Mississippi spent millions of dollars in welfare money on Brett Favre’s pet project, a university volleyball arena, the retired NFL quarterback tried two years later to get additional cash from the state’s welfare agency for another sports facility, new court documents show. The governor at the time, Republican Phil Bryant, texted in 2019 with Favre, who wanted to build an indoor practice facility for the University of Southern Mississippi’s football team. Bryant told him federal money for children and low-income adults is “tightly controlled” and “improper use could result in violation of Federal Law.” Text messages between Bryant and Favre are in court documents filed Friday by Bryant’s lawyers, which seek to show the governor was willing to help Favre raise private money for the volleyball facility starting in 2017 and was unaware for more than two years that welfare money was going to the project. Mississippi’s largest-ever public corruption case has ensnared several people, including a pro wrestler whose drug rehab was funded with welfare money. The state has filed a civil lawsuit against Favre and others to recover more than $20 million in misspent welfare money intended to help needy people in one of the country’s poorest states. Bryant and Favre are not facing criminal charges, and Bryant is not among those named in the state’s civil lawsuit. A former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, John Davis, pleaded guilty Thursday to federal and state felony charges in a conspiracy to misspend welfare money. Davis was appointed by Bryant in February 2016 and fired by him in July 2019. Davis has agreed to testify against others. Attorneys for a nonprofit organization being sued, Mississippi Community Education Center, sent a subpoena to Bryant in late July, seeking communication between the former governor and any other person about the volleyball arena. The nonprofit was run by Nancy New and her son, Zachary New, who in April pleaded guilty to state charges of misusing welfare money. They also agreed to testify against others. In the court filing Friday, Bryant objected to producing documents unless it was under a protective order to prevent public release of the contents. “This motion was brought in bad faith and solely to annoy, embarrass, and oppress Governor Bryant because he refused to turn a blind eye to the crimes perpetrated by New and Davis,” Bryant’s attorneys wrote. Favre’s request for money from the Mississippi Department of Humans Services to fund the football facility went nowhere. Favre made the request July 28, 2019, as he was unsuccessfully trying to recruit the son of another retired NFL player, Deion Sanders, to the university in Hattiesburg. Favre played football at the University of Southern Mississippi before going to the NFL in 1991. Bryant and New are also alumni, and Favre wrote to Bryant that having an indoor practice facility would give the football program “instant credibility.” Favre’s daughter started playing volleyball at the university in 2017. The new court papers said Bryant first learned Favre was trying to raise money for a volleyball arena on April 20, 2017, when Favre texted the governor to say he and his wife, Deanna, were building the facility. “I need your influence somehow to get donations and or sponsorships,” Favre texted Bryant. “Obviously Southern has no money so I’m hustling to get it raised.” The documents said Bryant replied a few hours later, “Of course I am all in on the Volleyball facility. … One thing I know how to do is raise money.'” In July 2017, Favre texted Bryant about the volleyball facility again, asking “if we can find a contractor that would say hey rather than give you money I’ll build for free!! Maybe you know of someone.” Bryant replied he was “all over it.” “It is important to note that, in these early text messages, Favre never mentioned the use of public funds, much less the use of TANF funds for the construction of the facility,” Bryant’s attorneys wrote Friday. “At this time, the discussions between Favre and Governor Bryant were focused on private donations and corporate sponsorships.” In July 2017, court records show Davis and Nancy New met about using welfare money to fund the volleyball arena, with Davis committing $4 million. New’s nonprofit later paid Favre $1.1 million for speaking engagements to help him pay for the arena. Favre never made the speeches and later repaid the money, although he has not repaid $228,000 in interest. Bryant’s attorneys wrote that the governor first learned Human Services was involved with funding the volleyball arena in a text message he received from Favre on July 16, 2019. “I want you to know how much I love Nancy New and John Davis,” Favre wrote. “What they have done for me and Southern Miss is amazing.” Favre wrote there were plans to do workshops and youth clinics in the volleyball facility with a program run by Nancy New. “And also I paid for 3/4 of Vball facility and the rest was a joint project with her and John which was saving me 1.8 million,” Favre texted Bryant. “I was informed today that she may not be able to fund her part. I and we need your help very badly Governor and sorry to even bring this up.” Bryant’s attorneys wrote that “Favre began a campaign to aggressively lobby the governor to help him cover the debt on the USM Volleyball Center.” They also wrote Favre had not paid for three-quarters of the construction costs, and Human Services committed more than $1.8 million to the project. According to Friday’s court documents, Bryant and Favre met Sept. 4, 2019, with the new Department of Human Services director, retired FBI agent Christopher Freeze. Favre texted Bryant after the meeting: “We obviously need your help big time and time is working against us.” Favre also mentioned the volleyball facility could be named for Bryant, who was in his final months as governor. Bryant responded: “We are going to get there. This was a great meeting. But we have to follow the law. I am to old for Federal Prison.” He added a smiling emoji with sunglasses.
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The Fed probably won’t cut rates anytime soon. Why that’s good news for markets By Krystal Hur, CNN Wall Street is eager to see the Federal Reserve wind down its aggressive rate-hiking cycle that’s battered markets and tested investor morale. Although a pause in interest rate hikes appears likely, cuts may be farther off than some believe. The stock market has stayed resilient this year after a brutal 2022 that was roiled by persistent inflation, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, Covid shutdowns and geopolitical tensions. Still, investors have remained hyper-alert for signs that the central bank could let up its brisk clip of interest rate increases. The Fed issued its tenth consecutive rate hike this May, raising rates by a quarter point. The central bank also opened the door to a pause, accelerating bets that the Fed will hold rates steady at its next meeting in June and cut rates as soon as July. But experts say that the Fed probably won’t slash rates so soon, at least if the economy stays hot (all bets are off if the US defaults on its debt). A rate-hike pause could actually be better for stocks than a cut, they say. The Fed is unlikely to cut rates in July Experts say that the Fed won’t cut rates anytime soon for two key reasons: Inflation remains sticky, and the economy has stayed strong. Although prices are stabilizing, inflation remains well above the Fed’s 2% target. The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, rose 4.2% for the 12 months ended in March. Meanwhile, American unemployment is at a record low. The US housing market is cooling, but low inventory and persistent demand is pushing home prices higher in some parts of the country. In other words, there’s nothing — at least, not yet — to convince the Fed it should pivot to lowering rates. “The Fed rarely cuts rates without some sort of crisis in between,” said Kara Murphy, chief investment officer at Kestra Investment Management. The Fed last slashed rates after an emergency meeting in March 2020, when the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic sent US markets tumbling into the first bear market in 11 years and incited panic that the global economy could tip into a deep recession. The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank this year spurred fears that the banking sector could face more turmoil and credit standards will tighten. But the turmoil has largely been contained to regional banks, and both financial and economic leaders have maintained that the banking sector remains stable. A serious turn for the worse in the banking sector, an implosion in the labor market or a similar nosedive for the economy would have to occur for the central bank to lower rates in July, says Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab. “The Fed would lose what credibility they have left if for no reason, they went from hiking to cutting,” Sonders added. Would a July cut benefit stocks? Even if the Fed were to bring rates down soon, an immediate bull run isn’t guaranteed. History shows that stocks tend to perform tepidly following a pivot to rate cuts compared to a pause: The S&P 500 has historically climbed 16.9% on average in the 12 months following the last hike of a Fed rate cycle and fallen 1% in the 12 months after the central bank first cut rates, Credit Suisse said in a May 9 note. “Assuming that the May 3 rate increase was the last of this cycle, stocks should perform quite well through the remainder of the year. However, if the Fed were to ease in July — as the futures imply — the upside would be far more limited,” the analysts said. Cutting rates prematurely could hold grave consequences for the economy. Between 1972 and 1974, then-Fed Chair Arthur Burns hiked interest rates dramatically. Then, he cut them back down as the economy contracted. When inflation later ripped higher, the Paul Volcker-led Fed took drastic action to push interest rates up to tame it. The effective Fed funds rates topped 22% by its peak in July 1981, and the central bank’s aggressive tightening helped trigger back-to-back recessions that drove the unemployment rate as high as 10%. Powell acknowledged the missteps in a speech last August at Jackson Hole. The Fed has since signaled that it likely won’t lower rates this year and reaffirmed its commitment to tamping down inflation. “I don’t think that the Fed is going to be in any hurry to cut rates this time,” said Marco Pirondini, US head of equities at Amundi. that’s not to say that a Fed rate cut this year is completely out of the cards, says Nicole Webb, senior vice president at Wealth Enhancement Group. The Fed eventually will want to lower rates back down, but it likely won’t want to do it at the historical pace it’s raised them over the past year, she says. “They can slowly pace us down to 2.5% without the inflation monster rearing its ugly head again,” Webb said. “And I do actually believe it’s possible.” The-CNN-Wire ™ & © 2023 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
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Muntz succeeds founding partner, Scott Rahn, who will serve as firm CEO LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National probate and inheritance dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced today that veteran probate trial and appellate lawyer Sean D. Muntz has been named the firm's new Managing Partner. A Partner with RMO since its inception, Muntz has acted as Managing Partner of the firm's Orange County, California office and firm Co-Managing Partner prior to his elevation. Now as firm Managing Partner, Muntz will continue to shape and guide the firm's future, including expanding upon his and the firm's commitment to time and dollar-saving technologies and consistent, quality representation. In a statement, Rahn espoused his confidence in the firm's selection of Muntz as Managing Partner, saying "he could not be prouder to have the ability to continue to serve with Sean in this new role." "RMO began as a sparkle in our eyes more than two decades ago when Sean and I were Summer Associates, sharing an office, and beginning our careers. I have always admired Sean's legal prowess. He's a true 'lawyer's lawyer' – a tried and true probate trial and appellate lawyer - but an even better person and friend," said Rahn. "We are lucky to have him assume the Managing Partner role where he can focus on training and mentoring our inheritance litigation team to ensure all our clients consistently receive the same 'better results, sooner for less legal spend' for which we've become known." Recently recognized as a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times for exceptional client results and professional standing, Muntz, who has more than two decades of experience in California state and federal courts, also has been named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" for the past many years. RMO LLP provides personal, cost-effective inheritance dispute services to individual and institutional clients. The firm's attorneys focus on probate litigation involving contested trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship matters. RMO has offices serving clients with probate disputes throughout California, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, please visit https://rmolawyers.com/. View original content: SOURCE RMO LLP
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Biden set to speak at vigil honoring victims of gun violence WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to speak at vigil honoring victims of gun violence, an event taking place nearly 10 years since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, that spurred a new generation of advocacy for tougher firearms restrictions. The White House says the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence, being held Wednesday night at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, is a “service of mourning and loving remembrance for all who have fallen victim to the ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America.” It will be the first time a U.S. president has spoken at the yearly vigil, which is now in its 10th year, according to event organizers. Though the observance is led by the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation, it is meant to honor all victims of gun violence nationwide and the group is expected to be joined by more than 100 other similarly-minded organizations. Killed at Sandy Hook in the school shooting on Dec. 14, 2012, were 20 first graders and six educators. Biden, long an advocate for stricter curbs on gun use, signed the most significant restrictions in three decades in June, in the aftermath of the shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The legislation imposed stricter background checks for the youngest purchasers, restricted guns from more domestic violence offenders and made it easier for states to enact “red flag” laws that help authorities seize firearms from those deemed a threat to themselves or others. Biden has continued to push for more restrictions and regularly calls for a so-called assault weapons ban, though Congress lacks sufficient support to pass legislation that would restrict such high-powered weapons that can kill many people quickly. “The idea we still allow semi-automatic weapons to be purchased is sick. Just sick,” Biden said on Thanksgiving. “I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons.” He mentioned then that he would start counting votes in Congress for such a ban, although the White House declined to answer Wednesday whether Biden has done so. The likelihood of lawmakers approving such restrictions will diminish even more next year, when Republicans will hold a narrow majority in the House. Still, Biden feels the new law earlier this year alone was “not enough,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday. “He believes that we need to do more, and he’s been very vocal about that.” Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The exquisite golden tiara, inlaid with precious stones by master craftsmen some 1,500 years ago, was one of the world’s most valuable artifacts from the blood-letting rule of Attila the Hun, who rampaged with horseback warriors deep into Europe in the 5th century. The Hun diadem is now vanished from the museum in Ukraine that housed it — perhaps, historians fear, forever. Russian troops carted away the priceless crown and a hoard of other treasures after capturing the Ukrainian city of Melitopol in February, museum authorities say. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, now in its eighth month, is being accompanied by the destruction and pillaging of historical sites and treasures on an industrial scale, Ukrainian authorities say. In an interview with The Associated Press, Ukraine’s culture minister alleged that Russian soldiers helped themselves to artifacts in almost 40 Ukrainian museums. The looting and destruction of cultural sites has caused losses estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros (dollars), the minister, Oleksandr Tkachenko, added. “The attitude of Russians toward Ukrainian culture heritage is a war crime,” he said. For the moment, Ukraine’s government and its Western backers supplying weapons are mostly focused on defeating Russia on the battlefield. But if and when peace returns, the preservation of Ukrainian collections of art, history and culture also will be vital, so survivors of the war can begin the next fight: rebuilding their lives. “These are museums, historical buildings, churches. Everything that was built and created by generations of Ukrainians,” Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, said in September when she visited a Ukrainian museum in New York. “This is a war against our identity.” Workers at the Museum of Local History in Melitopol first tried hiding the Hun diadem and hundreds of other treasures when Russian troops stormed the southern city. But after weeks of repeated searches, Russian soldiers finally discovered the building’s secret basement where staff had squirrelled away the museum’s most precious objects — including the Hun diadem, according to a museum worker. The worker, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity, fearing Russian punishment for even discussing the events, said the Ukrainians don’t know where Russian troops took the haul, which included the tiara and some 1,700 other artifacts. Dug up from a burial chamber in 1948, the crown is one of just a few Hun crowns worldwide. The museum worker said other treasures that disappeared with Russian soldiers include 198 pieces of 2,400-year-old gold from the era of the Scythians, nomads who migrated from Central Asia to southern Russia and Ukraine and founded an empire in Crimea. “These are ancient finds. These are works of art. They are priceless,” said Oleksandr Symonenko, chief researcher at Ukraine’s Institute of Archaeology. “If culture disappears, it is an irreparable disaster.” Russia’s Culture Ministry did not respond to questions about the Melitopol collection. Russian forces also looted museums as they laid waste to the Black Sea port of Mariupol, according to Ukrainian officials who were driven from that the southern city, which was relentlessly pounded by Russian bombardment. It fell under Moscow’s complete control only in May when Ukrainian defenders who clung to the city’s steelworks finally surrendered. Mariupol’s exiled city council said Russian forces pilfered more than 2,000 items from the city’s museums. Among the most precious items were ancient religious icons, a unique handwritten Torah scroll, a 200-year-old bible and more than 200 medals, the council said. Also looted were art works by painters Arkhip Kuindzhi, who was born in Mariupol, and Crimea-born Ivan Aivazovsky, both famed for their seascapes, the exiled councillors said. They said Russian troops carted off their stolen bounty to the Russian-occupied Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. The invasion has also wrought extensive damage and destruction to Ukraine’s cultural patrimony. The U.N.’s cultural agency is keeping a tally of sites being struck by missiles, bombs and shelling. With the war now in its eighth month, the agency says it has verified damage to 199 sites in 12 regions. They include 84 churches and other religious sites, 37 buildings of historic importance, 37 buildings for cultural activities, 18 monuments, 13 museums and 10 libraries, UNESCO says. Ukrainian government tallies are even higher, with authorities saying their count of destroyed and damaged religious buildings alone is up to at least 270. While invasion forces hunted for treasures to steal, Ukrainian museum workers did what they could to keep them out of Russian hands. Tens of thousands of items have been evacuated away from the front lines and combat-struck regions. In Kyiv, the director of the Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine lived in the building, guarding its artifacts, during the invasion’s first weeks when Russian forces sought, unsuccessfully, to encircle the capital. “We were afraid of the Russian occupiers, because they destroy everything that can be identified as Ukrainian,” recalled the director, Natalia Panchenko. Fearing Russian troops would storm the city, she sought to confuse them by taking down the plaque on the museum’s entrance. She also dismantled exhibits, carefully packing away artifacts into boxes for evacuation. One day, she hopes, they’ll go back into their rightful place. For now, the museum is just showing copies. “These things were fragile, they survived hundreds of years,” she said. “We couldn’t stand the thought they could be lost.” ___ AP journalist John Leicester in Paris contributed. Efrem Lykatsky contributed from Kyiv. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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This story is part of Choosing Earth, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what's being done about the problem. By this time next decade, you could be reading this story on a phone charged by fusion power, the same energy source that fires the sun. There's no guarantee that future will arrive on time or at all. Fusion reactions have proved notoriously difficult for humans to sustain, despite some companies trying since the 1990s. But a recent surge in technology improvements and investment has delivered steady progress -- and optimism the environmentally friendly technology is within reach. If successful, it could supply humanity with the kind of abundant, clean power that attendees of the United Nations' COP27 climate change conference dream about. Although fusion isn't likely to reach large scale soon enough to fix the world's climate problems, it could still prove essential to satisfying humanity's appetite for power in future decades. "This looks like something that we're starting to get within striking distance," said Andrew Sowder, a senior technical executive at the Electric Power Research Institute, an energy research and development nonprofit. "What we have seen is something going from just a strictly national lab, government-sponsored effort to the private sector, driven by deadlines and with real innovation." Fusion energy occurs when lighter atoms, most often hydrogen, combine into heavier ones like helium. It's hard to marshal the forces to smash the atoms together, but the reaction releases a tremendous amount of energy: A pickup truck's worth of fusion fuel has the same energy as 10 million barrels of oil. The appeal is clear. Unlike burning coal, oil or natural gas, fusion doesn't release carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that's the main driver of climate change. Fusion also is free of the long-lived radioactive waste or catastrophic meltdown risks that are problems for today's nuclear power plants. Adding new electrical energy sources is critical with energy demand increasing in coming decades thanks to changes like the shift to electric vehicles and dramatically expanded use of air conditioners. The United Nations' International Energy Agency forecasts that by 2050, electrical energy use will increase between 75% and 150% over today's levels, with the higher level required to reach more aggressive reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. By 2030, the agency said, the planet will need as much new power as is now used in the US and Europe. Our energy demands and the world's climate problems have triggered new business activity. Entrepreneurs have launched 21 new fusion energy startups since 2017, according to the Fusion Industry Association, with nearly 60% of the total $4.8 billion raised by fusion startups occurring in the last year. The Biden administration, a fusion proponent, said in November that fusion energy is one of five key approaches to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050. The Energy Department has earmarked $50 million to help private sector fusion projects. The benefit of fusion energy is clear. The hard part will be actually making it work. What exactly is fusion? The idea of fusion has been around for decades, with scientists a century ago starting to understand how it powered the sun, first fusing atoms in 1933 in a lab, and figuring out how fusion can power thermonuclear weapons in the 1950s. Fusion is the process of jamming atoms from lighter elements together to form a different, heavier element. It takes a lot of energy to combine the lighter elements. But the act of combination pays you back with energy much greater than what's put in. Harnessing that energy is the basis of a fusion reactor. Matter on Earth is typically found as a solid, liquid or gas, but the temperatures required for fusion are high enough that matter transforms into a fourth state called a plasma. Atoms in a plasma are so energetic that the nucleus at the heart of each loses its electrons. Because particles in plasma are therefore electrically charged, they can be manipulated with electric and magnetic fields. Fusion is the opposite of fission, the reaction that powers nuclear power reactors today. There, the nucleus of a heavy element like uranium splits into lighter elements and releases energy. Another difference: When fusion reactors have problems, they just fizzle into idleness, with no comparable risk to the meltdowns that afflicted Chernobyl and Fukushima fission plants. Most fusion startups are working on combining two forms of hydrogen called deuterium and tritium, a blend known as D-T fuel for short. Hydrogen is the lightest element, and most hydrogen atoms have just a single proton in their nucleus. Deuterium has a neutron tucked in there too, and tritium has two neutrons. When the deuterium and tritium combine, they form a helium nucleus and a lone neutron. The neutron rockets away, propelled by the extra energy of the fusion reaction. The energy output is tens of millions times greater than in combustion of the molecules in fossil fuels. In most fusion reactors, a "blanket" of molten metal or salt surrounding the fusion chamber captures the kinetic energy of the fast-moving neutrons, heating up in the process. That heat can then boil water to drive a conventional steam turbine to generate power. It's hard to start a fusion reaction because the positively charged nuclei repel. In the sun, there's enough pressure from gravity to squeeze the nuclei together anyway. It fuses hydrogen at the astounding rate of 620 million metric tons per second, generating enough heat to feel toasty when you bathe in the sun's rays 93 million miles away. In earthbound fusion reactors, other means are necessary to squeeze the plasma until it reaches temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (180 million degrees Fahrenheit). That's where today's engineers are hard at work. Various combinations of magnetic fields, electric currents and lasers confine hydrogen in a high-temperature plasma form in devices with exotic names like tokamaks, stellarators and z-pinch machines. Some developments now making their way into the fusion business include superconducting materials that carry huge electrical currents at relatively high temperatures, artificial intelligence technology to oversee reactions and 3D printing to make unusually shaped reactor components. Tokamaks: Fusion in a high-tech hollow doughnut The leading design is a tokamak, which uses powerful magnetic fields to trigger fusion inside a doughnut-shaped chamber -- a torus, to use the technical term. The name tokamak comes from Soviet scientists who invented the design in the 1950s and 1960s. Arguably, the leading startup pursuing tokamak fusion is Commonwealth Fusion Systems, a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It had a big 2021, first demonstrating new electromagnet technology that generated the world's strongest magnetic field in September, then raising an eye-popping $1.8 billion in funding in November. "The reason we think that tokamaks are great is that there's been so much scientific validation of the concept," said Brandon Sorbom, Commonwealth's co-founder and chief science officer. "We wanted to have the least amount of science risk as possible." The company is spending its money on a massive new tokamak called Sparc and has begun building a facility to house it at a new site in Devens, Massachusetts, about 25 miles west of Boston. The goal is to start operating Sparc in 2025, and two or so years afterward, to take it beyond a critical threshold where the reactor produces more energy than it consumes. That net energy threshold, called breakeven, is only a first step. According to plans Commonwealth detailed in a septet of peer-reviewed scientific papers about Sparc, the reactor could produce energy output 10 times its input. That means the fusion gain factor, denoted by the letter Q in scientific circles, is 10. In the world of fusion reactors, you'll see a lot of talk about pushing Q as high as possible. The current fusion energy record, set in 2021 at the Joint European Torus in the UK, produced about 11 megawatts of power but only at a Q factor of 0.33. After Sparc, Commonwealth plans to build another test reactor called Arc that's designed to actually generate power and attach to the electrical grid. It's planned for the early 2030s and should generate about 400 megawatts of power, enough to power tens of thousands of homes. For comparison, a typical nuclear power plant produces about 2.5 times that much, a gigawatt. Next come the real machines, each generating about the same power as Arc and embodying Commonwealth's very high hopes. "To make a dent in climate change, the plan is to build on the order of 10,000 of these by 2050," Sorbom said. Superconducting magnets shrink tokamak designs The key breakthrough for Commonwealth was high-temperature superconductors, materials that can carry huge electrical currents if cooled enough. High-temperature superconductors, a class of materials developed in the 1980s and beyond, don't need to be chilled as much as the conventional superconductors discovered decades earlier. Superconductors enable very high magnetic fields designed to confine the plasma fuel and trigger fusion. And crucially, it makes that possible with a much smaller fusion reactor than, for example, the multinational ITER fusion reactor that's been under construction in France for years, with years more work to go. One problem with D-T fusion is obtaining the materials. Deuterium is found naturally and can be filtered from ordinary water, but because tritium is radioactive, it decays away over a few years. Commonwealth and many other fusion reactor companies deal with this by including some lithium, another lightweight element, in the energy-capturing blanket surrounding the reactor. Incoming neutrons smash into the lithium and transmute some of it into tritium, a process called breeding. One tokamak challenge is that engineers need to get the blanket hot while also keeping the hulking D-shaped superconducting magnets cold. Sparc will have a powerful chilling system and will operate in shorter pulses to control magnet heating. Another tokamak difficulty is that those high-energy neutrons cause problems, smashing some atoms apart and glomming onto others. That makes for structural problems and some radioactive materials, particularly on the "first wall" of material nearest the plasma. To deal with that, tokamaks are designed with some replaceable parts. But rebuilding the interior of a tokamak means significant downtime. Z pinches and other fusion alternatives Several other approaches besides tokamaks are in development, including Type One Energy's "stellarators" that look like contorted tokamaks, First Light Fusion's projectile fusion and EX-Fusion's laser zapper system. That variety is one reason that EPRI's Sowder, a self-described "skeptical optimist," is relatively bullish on fusion. Fusion researchers are taking "multiple shots on goal," he said. "All it takes is one or two of those to succeed." Zap Energy, based just north of Seattle and expanding to 100 employees this year, hopes to score with an approach called the Z pinch that uses a tubular fusion chamber small enough to fit into a pickup truck bed. Zap's fusion technique uses a pulse of electrical current that creates the plasma and squeezes it from a diffuse column into a thin line that's stable and dense enough to fuse. No superconducting magnets are needed. Zap's newest reactor, Fuze-Q, is designed to reach that important Q equals 1 threshold where the reactor produces net energy. That could happen as soon as 2023 if research goes well, Chief Executive Benj Conway said, though cautioning "fusion is a graveyard littered with overpromises." After that, Zap plans to double electrical current and increase energy output tenfold. "It's not inconceivable that we can have a first ever clean power plant at the end of this decade," Conway said. General Fusion, based in Vancouver, Canada, uses steam-powered pistons to compress plasma that's magnetically confined within a whirling cylinder of molten metal blanket. It plans to begin construction of a demonstration reactor next year and turn it on in 2026. "We're looking at our first commercial power plant in the early 2030s," said Mike Donaldson, a General Fusion engineering vice president. TAE Technologies, founded in 1998 and thus one of the granddaddies of fusion commercialization, has raised more than $1 billion in investments so far, most recently from Chevron (which also invested in Zap) and Google (which also invested in Commonwealth). Its field reversed configuration design spins plasma in a loop like a tokamak, but does away with much of the toroidal machinery. To keep the plasma loop spinning, TAE gooses it with beams of hydrogen atoms. TAE's sixth-generation "Copernicus" machine is designed to produce net energy in the next two and a half years or so, said CEO Michl Binderbauer. Next comes "Da Vinci," a prototype due in the early 2030s designed to pump power onto the electrical grid. This machine also should reach a whopping 1 billion degrees, a temperature that would let the company move from D-T fuel to a combination of hydrogen and relatively heavy boron, called p-B11. That's harder, but doesn't produce any neutrons or resulting radioactivity complications, Binderbauer said. Fusion must compete with wind, solar Fusion startups are racing not just against each other but also the proven clean energy options of solar and wind power. One of the most powerful reasons wind and solar have done well is the industrial phenomenon called Wright's Law, also known as the learning curve or experience curve. It's a World War II-era observation that manufacturing improvements bring down costs as capacity doubles. It's the reason why solar power costs dropped 90% from 2009 to 2021 and wind costs dropped 72% over the same period, according to annual tracking from advisory firm Lazard. Wright's Law applies chiefly to items produced in high volume, so it's not yet clear how well complicated fusion plants will benefit. Fusion fans are aware of the issue, though. TAE explicitly chose a design that could be mostly assembled in a central factory and shipped out in a 40-foot container. "We believe we can actually get this down in price," Binderbauer said. In any event, fusion could complement renewable resources. Solar and wind power are intermittent, and today battery storage to store up power for peak demand moments also is expensive at large scale. In contrast, fusion could be a good "baseload" power source, supplying energy around the clock the way coal and nuclear plants do today. Fusion arriving late to the climate party Although fusion energy has been a dream for decades, today's climate problems have given it new importance. You shouldn't count on cheap, abundant, clean fusion power as our savior, though. Even if the first commercial fusion plants arrive in the 2030s, it'll likely be years before they supply a significant percentage of power. The later they arrive, the less role they can play in dropping the planet's net carbon emissions to zero by 2050. Even some fusion fans see it that way. "In the best case, let's say in the US, you could get to maybe 10% of the energy mix within 20 years. You've really got to forget 2050 targets," Zap's Conway said. "This idea that fusion is going to solve climate change as we know it...is just not true." Even so, fusion could prove important to civilization. New power sources could make it easier to wean energy-hungry industrial processes like aluminum smelting, fertilizer production and water desalinization from fossil fuel power plants. It could even potentially power direct air capture plants that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. "If humans are going to become an advanced civilization," Conway said, "fusion is one of those gateways that we have to pass through."
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(The Hill) — Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday expressed a desire to revisit a landmark 1964 ruling that makes it relatively difficult to bring successful lawsuits against media outlets for defamation. Thomas’s statement came in response to the court’s decision to turn away an appeal from a Christian nonprofit group who disputed their characterization by the civil rights watchdog group Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Coral Ridge Ministries Media sued the SPLC for defamation for listing them as a hate group on their public database, which led to Amazon excluding Coral Ridge as a recipient of charitable contributions from online shoppers. Thomas dissented from the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the lawsuit, which had been dismissed by lower courts for failing to overcome the decades-old legal standard, established in the landmark 1964 New York Times v. Sullivan decision, that public figures who sue for defamation must not only prove defendants made defamatory statements, but that those statements were made with “actual malice.” “This case is one of many showing how New York Times and its progeny have allowed media organizations and interest groups ‘to cast false aspersions on public figures with near impunity,’” Thomas wrote. Updated at 10:05 a.m.
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Russia claims progress in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv craves tanks KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed Friday to have captured a village in its intense, monthslong push toward the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut, as military analysts cautioned that tanks that may be sent by Kyiv’s Western allies wouldn’t be a magic wand in the almost 11-month war. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told a regular media briefing that the village of Klishchiivka, nine kilometers (five miles) south of Bakhmut, had been “liberated.” The claim couldn’t be independently verified, and Ukrainian officials made no immediate comment on the claim. Taking Klishchiivka would be only a minor breakthrough, but the Kremlin is hungry for good news from the battlefield after months of setbacks. Bakhmut, on the other hand, would be a bigger prize. It could allow Russia to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines in the east and threaten other Ukrainian-held cities in the surrounding region. The war has been largely static during the winter months, according to military analysts, except for some hot spots like Bakhmut and nearby Soledar. The Kremlin’s forces have kept up their long-distance shelling of Ukrainian targets, hitting key infrastructure and civilian areas, while probing Ukrainian defenses in the east. The Ukrainian presidential office said Friday that at least five civilians were killed over the previous 24 hours, while six others were wounded, as Russian forces shelled seven regions in the country’s south and east. Ukrainian troops repelled Russian attacks near a number of settlements in the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the Ukrainian General Staff said in a report. John Lough, an Associate Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia program at the Chatham House think tank in London, said that the Ukraine battlefield situation is “inconclusive,” with a renewed Russian push expected in the spring. The war is “quite delicately poised,” he told The Associated Press. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded with Western allies to send tanks that would help punch through Russian lines, and Western countries were discussing that possibility at a meeting in Germany on Friday. The United Kingdom said last week that it would provide Challenger 2 tanks. Marina Miron, of the Defense Studies Department at King’s College London, said that tanks are useful, but lots of factors need to be taken into account. Those factors include how many tanks will be sent, what condition they are in, how Ukrainian crews will be trained, when the tanks will be delivered and how the Ukrainians keep them supplied. Sending tanks is “more of a political gesture” than something that will change the complexion of the war, Miron told the AP. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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CHICO — Being named the athlete of the year for both Pleasant Valley High and Butte College are accolades Jill Silva Beyer fondly remembers. Beyer will be honored at the same banquet she was recognized at as an athlete. Life has come full circle for Beyer, 58, as she will be inducted into the Chico Sports Hall of Fame. “I think it’s pretty special. It takes me full circle of everything that I worked for,” Beyer said of her induction. “And it’s nice to be remembered from so long ago for the things that I contributed to Chico and the teams and the schools that I played for.” As a standout athlete at Pleasant Valley High and Butte College who later went on to Boise State, Beyer’s accomplishments were extraordinary. She was part of the only Butte College women’s basketball team to capture a state championship and was named MVP of the state tournament. Beyer along with Bob Russ, Ron Souza and David Little make up this year’s Hall of Fame class at the 48th annual Chico Sports Hall of Fame and Senior Athletes Banquet. The event is set for May 9 at the Chico Elks Lodge. The last day to purchase tickets is May 3. Tickets are $60 and include dinner. Tickets will be available at the west side entrance of the Chico Enterprise-Record office, closest to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Only cash or checks will be accepted. For any help with purchasing tickets contact editor Mike Wolcott at mwolcott@chicoer.com or reporter Justin Couchot at jcouchot@chicoer.com Success from an early age For Beyer, growing up in Chico and playing sports naturally coincided with one another. “I think that’s a good thing about Chico,” Beyer said. “It’s so amazing that it is such a sports town.” She played soccer, basketball as well as ran track and cross-country. Her father, Joe, coached softball which meant she spent the summer playing softball. She grew up taking part in several CARD sports and camps. Beyer eventually grew a liking for the high jump. Beyer even went as far as building her own setup in the backyard using a mattress and a broom. “High jump was always one of my things,” she said. Athletic family She also comes from an athletic family, starting with her father Joe, a star basketball player at Chico High School in the 1950s. Her older brother Joe also started at quarterback for Pleasant Valley, Butte College and Chico State University. Her older sister Jennifer was a star athlete in basketball and track at Pleasant Valley and Butte College and is also in the Roadrunner Hall of Fame. She also earned a scholarship in basketball to the University of Oregon. Her younger sister Kayla was a cross country and track athlete at Chico High School and Chico State University. Journey to a state title In high school, Beyer shined on the basketball court at Pleasant Valley High. When she graduated from PV, she attended Butte where she became an essential part of the only state-champion women’s basketball team. Tom Powers, the head coach of the Butte women’s basketball team at the time and a Pleasant Valley graduate, knew the Silva family well. When he coached Beyer, he was impressed with how well she managed the court. “She just had that look in her eye where she wanted to win and she was going to go as hard as she could,” Powers said. The 1983 season for the Roadrunners was magical. After struggling early in the season, Butte went on to win 12 straight games en route to a state title. “It really was a Cinderella story,” Beyer said. Beyer was fouled late in the game and went to the line. “I was like, ‘Crap, if I miss this, I am not the best free throw shooter. This is not okay,” Beyer recalled. Despite doubting herself, she made her free throws and it was just enough to hold onto the lead and win the game. “It was everybody working together to make it work,” Beyer said. After Butte College, Beyer transferred to Boise State to play basketball. However, she injured her knee forcing her to miss her junior season. But she found comfort in a familiar sport — track and field — during her senior year. At Boise State, she competed on the track and field team in the heptathlon. “It all worked out for me for the best doing it that way,” Beyer said. A special community Today, Beyer lives in Bay Point, a city located in the East Bay. She teaches at Riverview Middle School. Despite being away from the Chico sports community for many years, Beyer appreciates how special it was to grow up and play sports in Chico. When Beyer was high jumping at Pleasant Valley, the Chico High jumping coach would help her. It’s rare moments like helping an athlete at a rival school that shows Chico truly cares about its kids. “Chico develops a lot of really good athletes,” Beyer said. “I think part of that is from the strength of CARD and having that ability of starting at such a young age and having people who really work with the kids teaching those foundational skills.” Beyer said she can’t help but be “taken back” by the fact that she’s being inducted into the Chico Sports Hall of Fame. However, Powers, a member of the Chico Sports Hall of Fame, said Beyer deserves the recognition and certainly belongs in the hall. “Jill is so deserving of going into the (hall of fame). She really exemplifies the kind of player you’d ever want,” Powers said. “She’d just play hard, play harder than anybody else on the floor. And it was just a joy to coach her.”
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Pope’s vicar for Rome seeks full truth about Jesuit abuse By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The pope’s vicar for Rome called Friday for the full truth to come out about a famous Jesuit priest accused of sexual and spiritual abuses against adult women. He also said he was evaluating what to do with the priest’s Rome-based community and diocesan positions. Cardinal Angelo De Donatis became the latest church official to weigh in about the scandal involving the Rev. Marko Ivan Rupnik, a sought-after artist, preacher and retreat leader whose mosaics grace churches and basilicas around the world. In Rome, where the Slovene priest has lived since the mid-1990s, Rupnik decorated the diocesan seminary chapel as well as the Redemptoris Mater chapel inside the Vatican.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — I think we can all agree that no one likes doing the dishes. It’s a messy chore and it’s time-consuming. There is absolutely nothing grosser than touching wet, soggy food in the sink. Count us out. So it makes sense that today would be National No Dirty Dishes Day. Whether you do the dishes or someone else in your household takes on that responsibility, today, we say ‘enough’ and take a vow to keep those dishes clean. However, we all gotta eat, so here is a list of 10 foods people order to avoid getting their dishes dirty from NationalToday.com. They surveyed 1,000 Americans and asked them what their favorite finger foods were. Here are their answers: - Pizza - French Fries - Chicken Wings - Tacos - Hamburgers - Fried Chicken - Mozzarella sticks - Burritos - Egg rolls - Hot dogs For the full report, visit NationalToday.com.
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‘A hideous way to die:’ Wrongful death lawsuit filed against woman accused in death of Mercedes High School student The family of an 18-year-old teen who was killed in a Weslaco crash last month filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman charged in his death. Daena Nicole Gonzalez was charged with murder in the April 30 death of Jaime Garcia. RELATED: Woman charged with murder in connection with deadly Weslaco crash Police say Gonzalez was driving drunk when she fled from police as she drove back from Nuevo Progresso, causing a car crash that killed Garcia. Garcia was set to graduate from Mercedes High School in a few weeks and join the United States Navy. “This is a horrible case, it's a hideous way to die,” Ezequiel Reyna, an attorney for Garcia’s mother, said. “We're keeping our options to see if any other persons or entities may have also been responsible for the ultimate death of Jaime.” RELATED: Community mourns loss of Mercedes High School senior Garcia’s family is seeking $1 million.
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Saving an election on Insta: Guatemalans go to social media to try to protect presidential vote As their presidential election hangs in the balance, Guatemalans are taking to social media to try to circumvent what they see as interference and a threat to democracy. After an anti-corruption candidate stunned with a second-place finish last month and advanced to the August runoff, Guatemala’s Constitutional Court on Saturday ordered the election results suspended and reviewed. The court’s move has raised cries from international observers as well as Guatemalans over election meddling. The second-place candidate, Bernardo Arévalo of the Semilla party, said in an interview that the move is a desperate attempt by the conservative establishment to maintain control: “It’s the modus operandi of a co-opted state.” So now, in a country where leaders have eroded democracy, voters are taking matters into their own hands to safeguard the election results. Supporters of Arévalo’s party are posting certified election results from their voting tables on social media, after downloading scanned PDFs from a government website. The PDF forms show how people voted at each table. Hundreds if not thousands of forms containing election results have been posted, with the hashtag #NoHuboFraude — #ThereWasn’tFraud — becoming a trend on Twitter. Besides raising awareness, by downloading the forms, citizens can confirm firsthand that the votes at their polling table were tallied correctly. “I did it as an act to make my vote count, to show that there wasn’t fraud,” said Andrea Yanes, a 24-year-old international relations student at Rafael Landivar University in Guatemala City who posted her form on Twitter and has helped friends and relatives download the scanned forms. The daughter of a Guatemalan dictator convicted of genocide is running for president, raising questions about the nation’s memory of a brutal civil war. Edgar Ortiz Romero, a constitutional law expert at Istmo University just outside Guatemala City, said the social media movement has turned into “an exercise of publicity to defend our system.” “It’s surprised me a lot that people are doing this,” he said. “I think it’s because a narrative of fraud has never gone so far before.” Samuel Pérez, a 30-year-old party leader of Semilla — or Seed — said the trend took off after a party effort to combat claims of voter fraud. Before the Constitutional Court suspended the election results, Pérez noticed that social media accounts were circulating a picture of a form that contained errors, using it to accuse Semilla of fraud. Pérez instructed party representatives to publish images of other, accurate, forms. The presidential election was marked by low turnout, and about a quarter of ballots were left blank or nullified, which can happen when a ballot is deliberately defaced. Courts had blocked several people from running, including a leftist Indigenous candidate and a popular political-outsider businessman. In the crowded election, Arévalo got 11.7% of the vote and Sandra Torres, a former first lady backed by conservatives, received 15.8%. The third-place finisher received 7.8%. The Organization of American States and European Union, which monitored the race, did not report major issues on election day. The OAS, urging that “the will of the people expressed at the polls be respected,” said it would send election monitors back to Guatemala for the review. The U.S. State Department said it is “deeply concerned by efforts that interfere with the June 25 election result.” A powerful indigenous Guatemalan group has threatened to hold mass protests. The deadly fire at a migrant detention center in Mexico highlights why, amid harsh U.S. immigration policies, migrants make the journey to the border. Democracy and rule of law have been under attack in Guatemala for years. The most significant blow came in 2019, when then-President Jimmy Morales expelled a United Nations-backed anti-corruption commission after it began investigating him over illegal campaign financing. Anti-corruption prosecutors and independent judges have fled the country under his successor, President Alejandro Giammattei. The attorney general in 2021 fired the country’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, drawing sanctions from the U.S. Recent attacks on Judge Miguel Ángel Gálvez are part of a broader campaign on Guatemala’s courts that have forced nearly two dozen judges and prosecutors into exile. Human rights groups have also decried attacks against journalists. A major Guatemalan newspaper closed in May after its staff faced criminal investigations it has called revenge for its corruption investigations. (The founder, renowned journalist José Ruben Zamora, has been sentenced to six years in prison in a money-laundering case he says is fabricated.) What would become the Semilla party began as a small group of intellectuals meeting to discuss what they saw as the country’s troublesome state of democracy. When a corruption scandal triggered mass protests that forced President Otto Pérez Molina to resign in 2015, the group decided to form a party. It coalesced around social democratic ideals and aimed to combat corruption, said Samuel Pérez. Semilla’s first pick for a presidential candidate, Thelma Aldana, wasn’t allowed on the 2019 ballot. The Constitutional Court barred the former attorney general from running after she faced corruption charges — a move that human rights groups called payback for her office’s anti-corruption work, which included the prosecution of Pérez Molina. Under a law meant to crack down on violence against women, politicians obtain restraining orders to stop reporters from criticizing them or investigating corruption. This year, the party backed Arévalo, 64, the son of a literature professor considered Guatemala’s first democratically elected president, who won in 1944 after protests ousted a military dictator. Arévalo, who has a sociology degree, has served as vice minister of foreign affairs and ambassador to Spain, and spent years doing work for the organization Interpeace. In 2020, he became a congressman for Semilla, which has developed a detailed government plan to expand social services but presents fighting corruption as the most urgent problem. Arévalo has said that he’d bring back prosecutors and judges who have fled Guatemala under persecution from the conservative-run judicial system. Arévalo said Semilla’s success in the most recent election reflects Guatemalans’ weariness. “We were able to capitalize on the frustration, on the tiredness of a population that doesn’t want to keep living a corruption disaster,” he said. Another factor, according to Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin American studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, is that “so many establishment parties fighting for power” helped Semilla. “Their votes are so concentrated in these urban centers where maybe people are more tuned in to the type of pro-transparency, pro-reform politics they’ve been trying to build,” he said. Several days after the election, 10 parties solicited an injunction with the Constitutional Court, saying there were problems with the count. The court ordered citizen volunteer committees that certified vote results to hear complaints and cross-check tallies. Torres — a runner-up in two presidential elections who was arrested in 2019 on campaign finance charges before a judge threw out the case — has said that she asked for the injunction “for protection.” “If the records are good, if the numbers are good, then nothing happens,” she told reporters in a news conference. “The only thing we want is to give legitimacy to the process.” Arévalo has called it a ploy by the other parties to overturn the results. The elections also included races to choose lawmakers, and Semilla more than tripled its congressional seats. “They are about to lose control,” he said. Oritz Romero, the constitutional law expert, said the review is an “unnecessary process” that may erode confidence in the electoral system. It’s unclear, he said, how long it could take to reach a resolution. For now, Semilla is rallying its base. More than 15,000 people have signed up in the last few days to volunteer for the party, said Pérez. Among the volunteers is David Ortiz, 32, who works at an art gallery in Guatemala City. Ortiz decided to vote for Semilla after Arévalo showed up one day last spring at the gallery and the two began chatting about artists. Ortiz likes the party’s anti-corruption rhetoric and its promise to bring back attorneys and judges who have fled the country. He was furious when the election results were suspended. After seeing that friends were posting the certified voting forms on Instagram, he went online to download the form that corresponded to his voting area. He posted the photo on Twitter, writing that “there weren’t any alterations, nor corrections, nor FRAUD.” “It was really an act against the corruption, against those who have always governed to say that ‘you yourselves put this system in place for us to consult,’” he said. “We’re not going to stay silent.” Must-read stories from the L.A. Times Get the day's top news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning. 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Locals worry for loved ones after devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake By Alyssa Flores Click here for updates on this story FRESNO COUNTY, California (KFSN) — Valley families have been impacted by the devastating earthquake that has killed over 37,0000 people in Turkey and Syria. While the death toll keeps growing, the survivors fear aftershocks and don’t know where they can go and feel safe. California State Senator Melissa Hurtado describes the moment her husband, who was in Istanbul at the time, felt the destructive earthquake while hundreds of miles away from the epicenter. Hurtado’s in-laws live much closer to where the earthquake struck. “They can’t live in it. I mean, it could fall at any moment there is cracks through it all and they haven’t been allowed to go back in,” explained Hurtado. While they are okay physically, the death and destruction all around is weighing on them. “That is what they are focused on is the death toll. It just continues to go up, and up, and up. I think it’s just really emotionally impacting them,” Hurtado said. In the last week, their lives have been turned upside down. Now, they are sheltered with other family members, afraid another quake might hit and unsure where they go next. “There is four different families staying in one home. and it’s the one home that is the safest to live in,” said Hurtado. “They are struggling to figure out what is next, right.” At Pilgrim Armenian Congregational, parishioners prayed for the victims and survivors of the earthquake at the service in central Fresno this weekend. “Daily, my wife and I are calling Aleppo and talking with our relatives with our friends, with our pastors,” said Pastor Nerses Balabanian. Pastor Balabanian was born in Aleppo. His loved ones say there are still many aftershocks. After the city withstood civil war airstrikes years ago, fear is compounded for some of the youngest survivors. “The kids are terrified remembering that time when they had that rocket come and hit the home. So, now where are they? They are coming together in a church, they find the church safer to be there,” said Pastor Balabanian. As the death toll continues to rise and survivors struggle, Pastor Balabanian says people in Turkey and Syria need the bare necessities. Food, blankets and shelter. “We are so blessed here. we are so much blessed. and if God blessed us, it is our turn to bless others.” There are many organizations and foundations offering support to the victims and survivors in Syria and Turkey. Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.
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Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy PARIS - Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe. Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the iconic tower that is normally illuminated until 1 a.m. is only one of the city's monuments and municipal buildings that will be plunged into darkness earlier in the evening as the French capital — like the rest of France and Europe — faces risks of power shortages, rationing and blackouts when energy demand surges this winter. Russia has reduced natural gas supplies to several European countries as they support Ukraine, sending prices for gas and electricity surging. It's fueled inflation and raised fears about shrinking supplies as the heating season draws near, forcing countries to enact conservation measures and relief for consumers and businesses. While some European companies have reduced or halted production as energy prices surge, the European Union is looking to pass proposals to ease the crisis. Lights on the Eiffel Tower will be turned off after the last visitor leaves at 11:45 p.m., starting Sept. 23, Hidalgo said. Other landmarks operated by the city, such as Saint-Jacques tower and City Hall, will be turned off at 10 p.m. "It’s a symbolic, but an important step," Hidalgo said, brushing off criticism that Paris authorities could do more to reduce energy consumption by 10% — the target set in July by President Emmanuel Macron as part of a nationwide "sobriety plan" to conserve energy. RELATED: Shops in Spain must set A/C no lower than 81 degrees to save energy For safety reasons, streetlights will stay on across Paris and the ornate bridges over the Seine River also will remain illuminated at night, Hidalgo told reporters. To align with France's savings plan, she said she will press the government to adjust the lighting on national monuments in Paris, such as the domed Pantheon and the Arc de Triomphe, the famous Napoleonic arch that dominates the Champs-Elysees Avenue. Paris authorities also aim to save energy by moving back when they turn on the heat in public buildings by a whole month, from mid-October to mid-November. They also plan to lower the temperature in public buildings by 1 degree, from 19 to 18 degrees Celsius (66 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit) during office hours, and to 16 C after hours and on weekends.
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Ukraine ready for grain exports on first ship, Zelenskyy awaits 'signal' from partners Zelenskyy awaits the 'signal' from partner nations before grain exports leave Odesa, Ukraine Ukraine is ready to export the first shipment of grains from the Odesa region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, adding that he is awaiting the "signal" from partners to release the vessels. "The first vessel, the first ship is being loaded since the beginning of the war. This is a Turkish vessel. This shows that the port has started working," Zelenskyy said during a visit to a port in the Odesa region. Earlier this week, officials from the U.N., Turkey, Ukraine and Russia were scrambling to finalize details on how to safely transport ships through the Black Sea as Russian forces continue to pummel Ukraine’s coastline. RUSSIA CLAIMS 40 UKRAINIAN POWS KILLED IN STRIKE WITH US HIMARS, UKRAINE DECRIES 'BRUTAL EXECUTION' Despite the landmark deal reached between Kyiv and Moscow last week in an attempt to circumvent the global food crisis, Russian forces launched a series of missile strikes on Ukrainian port cities after agreeing to a limited cease fire. Under the agreement, Russia agreed not to attack Ukrainian naval vessels or port infrastructure as Ukraine attempts to offload 22 million tons of grain to vulnerable and developing nations from Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Yuzhne. However, Russia hit Odesa in a missile strike Saturday, followed by several attacks just days later in the Odesa-coastal towns of Yuzhne and Zatoka. "Our side is fully prepared. We sent all the signals to our partners - the UN and Turkey, and our military guarantees the security situation," Zelenskyy said Friday. "The Minister of Infrastructure is in direct contact with the Turkish side and the UN, we are waiting for a signal from them that we can start." UKRAINE'S COASTLINE HIT AGAIN AS UN PREPS FIRST BLACK SEA EXPORT SHIPMENT OF GRAINS The U.N. condemned Russia’s repeated strikes over the last week, but officials involved in the Black Sea Grain Initiative pushed forward with the deal. On Wednesday, deputy spokesman for the U.N. Secretary-General Farhan Haq championed the opening of the Joint Coordination Centre in Istanbul. U.N. officials this week said they were hopeful the first shipment of grain and other food products could leave Ukrainian ports Friday. However, as of Thursday, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said "crucial" details were still being hammered out. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "That is a detailed negotiation based on the agreement," Griffiths told U.N. member states in a Thursday briefing, first reported Reuters. "It's not just a matter of whether there is a ship, or two, or three available in the ports ready to move out. "They need to move safely and that means that we have to be clear where exactly the channel is," he added.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate voted Thursday to make it harder for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters, a crime that has skyrocketed across the country in recent years. Thefts of the pollution control devices from cars and trucks more than quadrupled from 3,389 in 2019 to 14,433 in 2020, and jumped dramatically again in 2021 to over 52,000, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. A major reason is the sharp rise in prices for the precious metals that go into the converters, such as rhodium, platinum and palladium. And experts say many thefts aren’t covered by insurance, so they go unreported. Minnesota ranks third in the country for catalytic converter thefts behind California and Texas, according to the state Department of Commerce. The agency isn’t sure why Minnesota ranks so high. But experts testified in hearings last month that the parts are easy to steal, easy to sell, there is little risk of being caught, and even less risk of being prosecuted. “It’s going to have an impact on reducing theft in this state,” the chief sponsor, Democratic Sen John Marty, of Roseville, said during the floor debate, noting that the bill, which passed by a 40-25 vote, has strong support from law enforcement. “I think it’s going to have a big impact on it.” Thieves can get $500 to $1,500 apiece for catalytic converters. But Marty told his fellow senators it can cost $2,000 to $3,000 for a car owner to replace one, resulting in higher insurance costs for everyone, and a victim might have to wait several weeks for a replacement part before they can drive their car again. The Minnesota bill is similar to model legislation that the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators is promoting across the country. The group has said the bill should serve as an example for other states in how to tackle the problem, Marty told his colleagues. The bill would prohibit scrap metal dealers from purchasing a converter that is not attached to a vehicle unless it bears identifying markings that can be used to trace it, such as the VIN number. Dealers would have to enter the information into an electronic database to help law enforcement trace the parts. Prosecutors wouldn’t have to prove that a converter was stolen. It would simply be illegal in most cases to possess an unmarked converter that wasn’t attached to a vehicle. Sellers would have to provide proof of ownership, and only registered dealers could buy used converters. Illegal possession of one would be a misdemeanor and two would be a gross misdemeanor. But possessing three to 10 would become a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, having 11 to 70 could result in up to 10 years, and 71 or more could mean up to 20 years. Several Republican senators argued during the debate that the bill would be unfairly harsh to small scrap dealers that unwittingly make a mistake without deterring organized criminal groups that can smuggle stolen converters out of state. “This bill is not going to fix the problem,” said GOP Sen. Gary Dahms, of Redwood Falls. “This is one of those feel-good bills, if you folks that are voting for this could go back your districts and say how much you’ve done when you’ve done nothing.” But Joe Boche, a special agent with the Commerce Department’s fraud bureau, testified at one hearing that the bill should deter a lot of thieves who are just looking for quick cash for drugs. The Senate added amendments to address dealers’ concerns, so the bill needs to go back to the House — which passed it 113-15 last month — for further action before it’s sent to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz for his expected signature.
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2023-03-03 15:10:48
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Tuesday, September 20, 2022 _____ 848 FPUS56 KMFR 211004 ZFPMFR Zone Forecast Product for Southern Oregon and Northern California National Weather Service Medford, OR 304 AM PDT Wed Sep 21 2022 CAZ080-212300- Western Siskiyou County- Including the cities of Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, and Scott Bar 304 AM PDT Wed Sep 21 2022 .TODAY...Showers likely this morning, then showers and slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s. West winds around 5 mph early this morning becoming light, then becoming west 5 to 10 mph this afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. .TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. 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2022-09-21 11:26:28
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ANKNEY, Scott Michael Age 60, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2022. The immediate family will be having a Private Service to celebrate Scott's life. Newcomer Funeral Home, Beavercreek, OH. View the obituary on Legacy.com Funeral Home Information Newcomer Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd
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2022-07-12 06:10:53
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By ERIC TUCKER and GABE STERN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nevada’s most populous county has provided the U.S. Justice Department special counsel with correspondence that shows lawyers for then-President Donald Trump raising concerns about the integrity of the 2020 voting process that were later deemed baseless, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. Trump’s allies also demanded information about workers who were tasked with counting the votes, a request the county registrar sought to delay out of fear for the workers’ safety. The correspondence was provided by Clark County to Jack Smith, the special counsel tasked with investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the election, in response to a subpoena seeking communications between Trump associates and county officials. Smith has issued similar subpoenas to officials in other battleground states, including Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin, as prosecutors examine a pressure campaign aimed at keeping Trump in power. The AP obtained the documents Tuesday through a public records request to Clark County, which includes Las Vegas and which — along with Nevada more generally — became a hotbed for conspiracy theories stemming from false claims of election fraud. The records do not include any communication from Trump himself and do not appear to show attempts to coerce county officials, as Trump tried to do in Georgia. But they do show how Trump’s lawyers for weeks positioned themselves for post-election legal challenges in the county. They alleged that thousands of ballots had been improperly cast and, weeks before the election, filed a public records request aimed at scrutinizing the process by which mail-in and absentee ballots were counted. Among the documents given to Smith is a letter from lawyers for the Trump campaign to the Clark County district attorney on Nov. 5, 2020, two days after Election Day. It asserted that 3,062 voters who moved from Nevada before the general election had cast ballots in the state and that the number was likely to grow by an additional six thousand. The lawyers wrote that “lax procedures for authenticating voter identity” had called into question the legitimacy of the entire election in the state. But the Nevada secretary of state’s office categorically dismissed that claim in a report the following April. The report said that many of the voters alleged by the Nevada Republican Party to have moved out of state or to another country just before the election had actually moved to cities and towns adjacent to military bases. It also noted that there are numerous legitimate reasons for someone to request a change of postal address while retaining their original Nevada voter registration address. In addition, a labor-intensive public records request from Trump lawyers, filed as county officials were gearing up for an Election Day less than two weeks away, sought pictures of voter signatures on envelopes that contained mail ballots. The Trump lawyers also wanted information about mail ballots cast in the election without being accompanied by a voter’s signature or that had signatures that didn’t match the one on file in the voter registration record. Trump lawyers separately sought the names of voters who were part of Clark County’s counting board, as well as the political composition of the board for each shift. The county said it would provide that information — but for security reasons, not until after the election canvas deadline. Much of the records released to the AP consisted of correspondence between Joe Gloria, at the time the county registrar of voters, and Jesse Law, who was one of six “fake electors” from the Nevada GOP who signed certificates falsely stating that Trump won the state in 2020. The certificates were sent to Congress and the National Archives, where they ultimately were ignored. Law, who also was part of Trump’s 2020 operation, mainly asked for details of the vote-counting process in Clark County. In an interview last month, just before he was to step down from the position, Gloria described the harassment he said he and his staff endured during the 2020 election. He said protesters stood 100 feet (about 30 meters) from his office door, some carrying weapons, as he and his staff counted ballots. He received ominous emails and messages, some reading “We know where you live” and “We know where your family sleeps.” Smith, a veteran war crimes prosecutor who once led the Justice Department section that prosecutes public corruption, was named special counsel in November to investigate attempts by Trump associates to undo the 2020 election results, as well as the retention of classified records at Trump’s Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago. Within weeks of his appointment, the AP and other news organizations reported on subpoenas sent to local election officials in about a half-dozen battleground states disputed by Trump but won by Democrat Joe Biden. The AP asked Clark County this week for the same records that were given to Smith. The county responded with a 35-page document consisting largely of correspondence between lawyers for the Trump campaign and Gloria, as well as public records requests and court documents. The records do not include any correspondence from some of the more prominent names included in the subpoena, including former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, who aided Trump’s efforts to challenge the election results. Smith also sent a subpoena to Nevada’s then-secretary of state’s office in November, requesting records of communication with a list of Trump-connected officials who spurred efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The office turned over just one document in their response — a Zoom invite between the office and several Nevada GOP fake electors who were not on Smith’s list. ____ Stern, who reported from Reno, Nevada, is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2023-01-05 00:49:05
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BOSTON and BRUSSELS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoramic Laboratories ("Nanoramic") and Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering ("ABEE") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") for future collaboration on the development and commercialization of advanced Li-ion batteries. The MOU establishes an intent for strategic partnership and commercial license of Nanoramic's Neocarbonix® at the Core electrode technology. Nanoramic's Neocarbonix® at the Core electrode technology enables next-generation battery performance using an advanced, hyper-conductive 3D nanocarbon binding structure, all with conventional manufacturing processes and existing equipment. Batteries made with Neocarbonix® at the Core have higher energy density and power, 15-minute fast charging, long cycle life, and better safety and recyclability, all at a lower cost per kWh. ABEE is a leading battery design and recycling technology company based in Belgium. ABEE intends to build two battery gigafactories, both located in Europe, to manufacture and develop advanced Li-ion batteries for automotive and energy storage system ("ESS") industries. The collaboration will leverage both companies' expertise and technological innovations to develop, upscale, and produce advanced battery cells at giga-scale for automotive and ESS customers. "We are thrilled to partner with ABEE in accelerating the commercialization of advanced Li-ion batteries," said Eric Kish, CEO of Nanoramic. "ABEE is a distinguished partner with a vision we are eager to champion. This is the first step in a long-term partnership to demonstrate how our Neocarbonix® at the Core technology can provide dramatic improvements in performance and cost while being easily implemented into new and existing gigafactories." Noshin Omar, CEO of ABEE, commented, "We are looking forward to the collaboration with Nanoramic as we believe that the future relies on advanced Lithium-ion batteries and this partnership will expedite the process of their commercialization. We are eager to start implementing the results of this partnership in the gigafactories which we are currently working on." Nanoramic® Laboratories is an industry-leading energy storage and advanced materials company that has developed an innovative electrode technology, Neocarbonix® at the Core. Nanoramic is commercializing this technology to transform energy storage for electric vehicles: increasing energy density and longevity, while reducing costs. Founded in 2009 out of MIT, Nanoramic is the exclusive designer, manufacturer, and licenser of Neocarbonix® electrodes and FastCap® Ultracapacitors. See www.nanoramic.com. Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering (ABEE) is a dynamic engineering company specializing in energy storage technologies for automotive and stationary applications. Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, ABEE intends to build two European gigafactories by 2026 and is supported by several global OEMs and government institutions. See https://abeegroup.com/. View original content: SOURCE Nanoramic Laboratories
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2022-10-25 11:41:56
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Emilia Clarke is sharing more details about the health scares that almost ended her life. The Game of Thrones star, 35, said that she went through the "most excruciating pain" while suffering from two separate aneurysms in 2011 and 2013. "The amount of my brain that is no longer usable—it's remarkable that I am able to speak, sometimes articulately, and live my life completely normally with absolutely no repercussions," Clarke shared during an interview on BBC's Sunday Morning. "I am in the really, really, really small minority of people that can survive that." The actress then recalled the times she saw scans of her brain after the aneurysms, saying that there's "quite a bit missing" from that vital organ. "Strokes, basically, as soon as any part of your brain doesn't get blood for a second, it's gone," Clarke continued. "So, the blood finds a different route to get around, but then whatever bit is missing is therefore gone." In 2019, Clarke first opened up about her aneurysms in an essay entitled "A Battle for My Life," revealing that she almost died from the health scares. Her first hospitalization came in 2011 after wrapping season one of Game of Thrones. Clarke said she was at the gym when she started feeling "as though an elastic band were squeezing my brain." Clarke was then transported to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London where she underwent brain surgery. After finishing season three of the hit HBO show, the actress said she had a brain scan that showed "the growth on the other side of my brain had doubled in size" and needed to have surgery. After the second surgery, Clarke said she woke up "screaming in pain." "The procedure had failed," the Me Before You star explained. "I had a massive bleed and the doctors made it plain that my chances of surviving were precarious if they didn't operate again. This time they needed to access my brain in the old-fashioned way—through my skull. And the operation had to happen immediately." Since then, Clarke has used her life-changing health scares to help others. She created SameYou, a charity that supports stroke and brain injury victims through emotional, mental health and cognitive recovery services. "I thought, ‘Well, this is who you are,'" she told Sunday Morning. "'This is the brain that you have.' So, there's no point in continually wracking your brains about what might not be there."
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2022-07-18 15:42:56
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday issued a first-of-a-kind warning to the maker of nicotine gummies, saying the illegal candies pose a growing risk to teenagers and younger children. The Food and Drug Administration said the fruit-flavored gummies from Florida manufacturer VPR Brands could cause nicotine poisoning or even death if eaten by small children. Regulators also cited recent research suggesting nicotine candies and similar products are becoming more popular among high school students. “Nicotine gummies are a public health crisis just waiting to happen among our nation’s youth, particularly as we head into a new school year,” FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said in a statement. In March, Congress passed a law granting the FDA authority over all forms of nicotine, regardless of whether from tobacco plants or manufactured in a laboratory. That closed a loophole in FDA’s oversight, which until then only included nicotine from plants. Manufacturer VPR Brands markets its square-shaped gummies as containing “tobacco-free nicotine.” In recent years, many vaping companies have similarly claimed that they’ve switched to synthetic nicotine. An employee at VPR Brands reached by phone Thursday declined to comment. The FDA’s warning letter gives the company 15 days to remove or address the violations. The agency said VPR Brands has not applied for permission to market the gummies. FDA warnings are not legally binding, but the agency can take companies to court if they are ignored. The FDA has been working for years to reverse a rise in electronic cigarette use among U.S. teenagers, with mixed results. Last month the agency announced plans to ban e-cigarettes from Juul, only to put the order on hold after facing legal pushback from the popular vaping company. A recent FDA-funded study found nicotine candies were the second-most popular tobacco product used by high school students in Southern California, behind only e-cigarettes. The FDA said Thursday’s action is the first warning to a maker of nicotine gummies. The FDA has come under intense congressional pressure after announcing last month it would miss a deadline to remove thousands of unauthorized synthetic nicotine products from the market. The agency said it is working as quickly as possible to review nearly 1 million marketing applications it received from 200 companies. The lack of action has sparked frustration from lawmakers, including Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who called the delay “deeply disappointing and unacceptable,” in a letter last month. FDA’s Califf subsequently announced plans for an outside review of FDA’s tobacco division, a rare step that followed recent criticism of the program. ___ The Associated Press Health & Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
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2022-08-19 11:32:37
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BRENTWOOD, Mo., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House recognizes that Missouri is home to many devoted fans, including on the east side of the state in St. Louis. That's why the company is eager to announce the newest store location, Rally House Brentwood Pointe. When fans stop into this new Rally House store, they'll be greeted by a friendly staff, an immense selection of locally inspired merchandise, and remarkable sports apparel for many pro and college teams. Visitors will find team gear and local merch they're proud to show off when shopping at Rally House Brentwood Pointe. "We're here to serve area fans with all their local sporting needs, whether looking to rep their favorite team or gearing up for a backyard barbecue with the family," explains Store Manager Monica Harris-Farias. "And our party-like atmosphere gives customers a stress-free shopping experience every time!" Expressing team spirit for one's favorite St. Louis pro or college club is a breeze, as this new Rally House store carries products for a large handful of teams. Some stand-out organizations in stock at this location include the STL Cardinals, Blues, KC Chiefs, Mizzou Tigers, SLU Billikens, and more. Additionally, customers will only find products of the highest quality from trusted vendors such as Nike, New Era, Mitchell & Ness, and '47. Considering all the legendary eateries, shops, and breweries surrounding St. Louis, it makes sense that Rally House Brentwood Pointe has a sizeable local section. Here, area residents and visitors will get to browse unique local apparel and gifts for fan favorites like Anheuser-Busch, Schlafly Brewery, and Imo's Pizza. Rally House Brentwood Pointe is dedicated to providing superior customer service and an enjoyable shopping environment. Still, patrons can find even more team gear and local apparel in stock online at www.rallyhouse.com, with shipping options to all 50 states. For the most up-to-date store news, customers can visit www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-brentwood-pointe or follow the store on Facebook (@RallyBrentwoodPointe) and Instagram (@rallybrentwoodpointe). Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 125+ locations across 13 states. CONTACT: Megan Otto, District Manager motto@rallyhouse.com View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Rally House
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2022-08-26 23:04:50
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North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo and North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates the Tupelo and Amory hospitals’ achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic. “Under the most challenging conditions, our teammates in Tupelo and Amory sustained their commitment to safety and quality for our patients and their families,” said David C. Wilson, president of NMMC-Tupelo and chief operating officer for North Mississippi Health Services. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. “This new update of Hospital Safety Grades shows that, at the national level, we saw deterioration in patient safety with the pandemic,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. NMMC-Tupelo and NMMC Gilmore-Amory received ‘A’ grades despite those challenges. “I congratulate all the leaders, staff, volunteers and clinicians who together made that possible.” “Our team is dedicated to providing quality care for their neighbors every day,” said Jamie Rodgers, administrator of NMMC Gilmore-Amory. “Meeting national safety and quality standards year after year is a testament to their devotion to our communities.” The Leapfrog Group updates Hospital Safety Grades twice annually, in the fall and spring. Since 2018, both the Tupelo and Amory hospitals have each earned nine “A” safety ratings. “Receiving A grades from Leapfrog is a wonderful validation of all the hard work that goes into caring for our patients and their families, but our quality journey doesn’t stop there,” said Melody Poole, NMHS chief quality officer. “Our team is constantly renewing its commitment and looking for better ways to deliver the best care to every patient, every time.” The Leapfrog Group was founded in 2000 and is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to drive gains in patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
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2023-05-05 09:43:58
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were: 3-5-1, FIREBALL: 6 (three, five, one; FIREBALL: six) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were: 3-5-1, FIREBALL: 6 (three, five, one; FIREBALL: six)
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2022-07-15 23:36:15
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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate MARTONVASAR, Hungary (AP) — Drivers in Hungary are increasingly running into gas and diesel shortages at filling stations as a government-imposed price cap squeezes the operators of independent stations and leaves the state energy company struggling to keep up with demand. At hundreds of fuel stations across Hungary, a confusing mosaic of paper signs hang from the pumps to let customers know what is available — or not — and at what price and quantity. A sign at one station in Martonvasar, a town 20 miles southwest of Budapest, Hungary's capital, informs motorists they may only purchase two liters (a 1/2 gallon) of fuel at a reduced price set by the government more than a year ago. The quantity limit, the station's owner said, is the result of state energy company MOL failing to make any fuel deliveries to his business and many others like it for the past three weeks. “They reduced the supply to exactly zero, so fuel with a regulated price completely disappeared from the market for these stations,” said Laszlo Gepesz, who owns the small station and is co-chair of Hungary's Association of Independent Filling Stations. The cap on fuel prices that Hungary’s populist government imposed in November 2021 set the maximum price for gasoline and diesel at 480 forints ($1.22) per liter. As market prices kept rising, especially following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, Hungary's fuel imports plummeted; foreign suppliers found the country a less attractive place to sell given the mandated discount prices. That left only the state energy company to produce diesel and gas for selling at the reduced rate, but it has strained to supply the cheaper fuel for the entire country. MOL says its refinery in the central Hungary town of Szazhalombatta is only operating at around 50% capacity due to technical difficulties. Interruptions to Hungary's oil supply through the Druzhba, or Friendship pipeline, which delivers crude to Hungary from Russia via Ukraine, have also contributed to lagging supplies. MOL did not respond to a request for comment. During the more than a year the price cap has been in place, consumption has soared, said Gepesz, the Martonvasar station owner, exacerbating supply problems which have affected as many as 500 stations across Hungary. “Things that are cheap run out more easily, so people are buying fuel like there’s no tomorrow,” he said. “The country’s total consumption (of fuel) is around 20 to 25% higher than it was last year, an amount that not even MOL is capable of supplying.” Speaking at a Wednesday news conference, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyas, said the price cap — set to expire on Dec. 31 after being extended several times — could only remain in place as long as MOL is able to keep up with demand. “If it can't, and if (fuel) has to be imported, then obviously the import price is much more expensive. So the question is for how long we can supply the country with gasoline and diesel," Gulyas said. Hungary is highly dependent on Russian oil and gas. Its government has campaigned vigorously against European Union sanctions against Moscow— especially those that would affect the import of fossil fuel products — and blamed them for rising energy prices and soaring inflation. Marika Vastag, 73, a farmer in the village of Pusztaszabolcs, filled up a 10-liter jerrycan with gas on Wednesday, paying the market price since discounted fuel had not been delivered to the station in more than two weeks. She echoed Orban's claims that EU sanctions against Russia were primarily responsible for the increase in energy prices, and blamed the bloc for pressuring Hungary to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels. “Things would be better if the (European) Union would quit giving us a hard time and stop demanding that we get off of Russian energy because, unfortunately, we are dependent on them for fuel and oil,” Vastag said. “Unfortunately, we aren’t independent, we don’t have everything (we need.) So we have to stick with those that help.”
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2022-12-02 09:08:19
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- Commentary points to need for a vaccine based on nucleocapsid vs. spike protein to make vaccine less vulnerable to mutation and provide stronger immunity to novel viral variants - Company's development of a nucleocapsid vaccine, a recombinant replication-competent adenoviral vaccine which has been engineered to express the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein at high levels, is ready for partnering to take forward into clinical trials - Intended to protect against current COVID-19 variants as well as future coronavirus pandemics TORREY PINES, Calif., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicentRx Inc. ("EpicentRx"), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing platforms that treat and target multiple immune-mediated disorders, has published a commentary in one of the top infectious disease journals, International Journal of Infectious Disease (IJID), emphasizing the importance of a "universal" coronavirus vaccine based on the nucleocapsid or N protein instead of the spike or S protein, which is used in current COVID vaccines. The commentary is authored by Bryan Oronsky, Chris Larson, Scott Caroen, Farah Hedjran, Ana Sanchez, and Tony Reid, all of EpicentRx. (click on link to read: IJID nucleocapsid commentary). The authors point to the N-protein, as an internal RNA-binding protein, as being more essential to viral survival than the S protein, and much more stable and less likely to mutate. Based on this fact, the authors contend that an N-based vaccine would be useful not only against the new COVID-19 variants that continue to appear with regularity but also possibly against all coronaviruses, present or future, since nucleocapsid is a highly conserved or shared coronavirus protein with the potential to establish broad protective immunity. According to viral immunologist and EpicentRx CEO, Dr. Tony R. Reid, "We've already faced three coronavirus pandemics, starting with SARS CoV-1, then MERS, and now SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. There have been reports of potential future pandemics due to new variants, which means we need to be ready for the ever-present possibility of ongoing mutation of the virus, especially within the spike protein, as the virus circulates in the population, or the potential for future transmission from animals to humans. If you look at the first SARS-CoV-1 patients, even now they still have T-cells, which recognize the SARS N-protein, and this potentially immunizes them against other coronaviruses. That's why we made a nucleocapsid targeting vaccine." This vaccine was developed from EpicentRx's adenovirus vaccine platform called AdAPT. The adenovirus, an agent of the common cold, has been modified to carry different genes, which in the case of the EpicentRx vaccine, is nucleocapsid. When the vaccine is injected, it makes many copies of itself, and the nucleocapsid gene that it carries, in the capacity of a "biologic factory" for high level production of nucleocapsid inside the body. The first AdAPT clinical candidate and immediate predecessor of this vaccine is called AdAPT-001, currently in a Phase 1 trial for the treatment of cancer (BETA PRIME; ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04673942). AdAPT-001 carries a gene that traps or neutralizes a protein called transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), which helps tumors to grow. The EpicentRx vaccine was made "in house" at its own Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Production Facility, which is a departure from the usual pharmaceutical model of outsourcing contract manufacturing to third party companies. Based on its experience with AdAPT-001, EpicentRx moved rapidly on design and manufacture of the vaccine for a Phase 1 clinical trial. As Dr. Reid explained, "This is the time for chess, not checkers. If we don't plan ahead, we'll be chasing this virus from behind". About EpicentRx Inc. EpicentRx is a leading-edge clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company with a complementary pipeline of small molecules and cancer targeting virus platforms that represent the next frontier in treating patients with diseases of significant unmet need. With two platforms, CyNRGY and AdAPT, EpicentRx has developed therapies and novel drug delivery devices that fine tune the inflammatory response, with emphasis on not just treating the disease but improving quality of life. For more information, visit www.epicentrx.com. View original content: SOURCE EpicentRx, Inc.
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2022-08-03 13:02:44
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Rays first. Yandy Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, DJ LeMahieu to Anthony Rizzo. Wander Franco grounds out to second base, Anthony Rizzo to Jhony Brito. Randy Arozarena homers to center field. Josh Lowe doubles to shallow center field. Harold Ramirez flies out to deep center field to Harrison Bader. 1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 1, Yankees 0. Rays second. Isaac Paredes walks. Taylor Walls singles to right field. Isaac Paredes to second. Francisco Mejia flies out to right center field to Oswaldo Cabrera. Isaac Paredes to third. Jose Siri out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Oswaldo Cabrera. Taylor Walls out at second. Isaac Paredes scores. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 2, Yankees 0. Rays third. Yandy Diaz homers to center field. Wander Franco doubles to left field. Randy Arozarena hit by pitch. Josh Lowe flies out to right center field to Oswaldo Cabrera. Wander Franco to third. Harold Ramirez reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Randy Arozarena out at second. Wander Franco scores. Isaac Paredes reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Harold Ramirez out at second. 2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rays 4, Yankees 0. Yankees sixth. Anthony Volpe flies out to deep right center field to Josh Lowe. Anthony Rizzo singles to right field. Gleyber Torres doubles to deep center field. Anthony Rizzo scores. DJ LeMahieu walks. Willie Calhoun strikes out swinging. Harrison Bader homers to center field. DJ LeMahieu scores. Gleyber Torres scores. Jake Bauers called out on strikes. 4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Yankees 4, Rays 4. Rays seventh. Jose Siri walks. Yandy Diaz reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Jose Siri out at second. Wander Franco doubles to deep left field. Yandy Diaz scores. Randy Arozarena flies out to left center field to Jake Bauers. Josh Lowe strikes out swinging. 1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 5, Yankees 4.
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2023-05-06 02:22:08
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CHICAGO — More rain is on the way Monday after Chicago saw it’s worst flooding in two years. Heavy rain Sunday caused high-standing water on area roadways and flooded homes across the city. Some portions recorded up to five inches of rain fall. Near Montrose Avenue and Pulaski Road, water burst through a pipe — spewing as high as some of the nearby buildings. DuSable Lake Shore Drive was shut down for some time and a section of the Eisenhower Expressway was closed for hours. A few people needed to be rescued from their vehicles after driving into high-standing waters, including one man who attempted to drive through a flooded viaduct. The National Weather Service called it the most significant flooding in the city in two years.
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2022-09-12 13:12:29
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- Pre-registration starting on Nov 3 - Launching in 170 countries with blockchain technology implemented in the game - Creating an inter-game economy by utilizing governance token and game token SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade is starting pre-registration today for its blockbuster mobile MMORPG MIR M: Vanguard and Vagabond (MIR M). MIR M added a modernized twist to the original IP, The Legend of Mir 2, and is a sequel to MIR4, the most popular blockchain game in the world. It launched in Korea back in June and was ranked in Top Games and Top Grossing charts on Google Play and Apple App Store. It followed the 8-grid and quarter-view of the original game and used advanced technology to apply high quality graphics. The new growth-system called Mandala frees players from the conventional battle/growth-oriented gameplay and allows a new level of MMORPG playing. MIR M Global will launch with a subname 'MIR M: Vanguard and Vagabond'. Players can choose to become a vanguard, a battle-friendly character which focuses on power and politics, or a vagabond, which concentrates on dungeon adventures, gathering, mining and fishing. MIR M Global will launch in 170 countries excluding Korea and China. The global version will utilize DOGMA, the governance token, and DRONE, the game token, and create an inter-game economy using HYDRA. MIR M Pre-registration Link https://mirmglobal.com/ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wemade
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2022-11-03 08:50:05
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A search is underway for a woman missing after she told family she was stopping to check on a child she was walking on the side of Interstate 459 in Hoover. Hoover 911 at 9:34 p.m. Thursday received a call from 25-year-old Carlethia Nichole “Carlee” Russell, said Lt. Daniel Lowe. Russell told the dispatcher that she was near mile marker 11 when she saw a toddler alone and walking on the side of I-459. That location is between the flyover to the Galleria and Highway 150. After calling 911, Russell stopped to check on the child and called a family member to report the same details, Lowe said. The family member lost contact with her, but the line remained open. Officers who were already en route to the location of the initial 911 call located the female’s vehicle and some of her belongings nearby but were unable to find her or a child in the area. Hoover police have not received any other calls of someone missing a small child. Family members posted on Facebook that Russell was driving a red Mercedes. They said her phone, Apple Watch and purse were still inside her vehicle. Lowe said Hoover police are investigating. Family posted on Facebook that they believe Russell was abducted. “The investigation is still in the early stages,” Lowe said, “but we are considering every possibility.” Russell is a Black female, 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs between 150 and 160 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and white Nike shoes. Anyone who believes they may have seen Russell or may have any information about this case is asked to call Detective Brad Fountain at 205-444-7562.
https://www.al.com/news/2023/07/woman-disappears-after-calling-911-to-report-seeing-child-alone-on-i-459-in-hoover-search-underway.html
2023-07-14 08:33:22
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 24, 2022 _____ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX 610 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022 ...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN VAL VERDE COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south central Texas. TX . TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE CROCKETT EDWARDS IRION KIMBLE MENARD SCHLEICHER SUTTON TOM GREEN VAL VERDE _____ Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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2022-04-25 00:22:33
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Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll ought to convene a council of former lieutenant governors. And she could do no better than by honoring legendary Frank Bellotti as the chairman. The former three-term attorney general—and onetime lieutenant governor—will be 100 years old May 3. Driscoll could not only capitalize on the experiences of Bellotti and other former lieutenant governors, but be guided on how she should conduct the office in the future. It is a tricky office, as those who have held it know. Officially its duties consist of presiding over the Governor’s Council when the governor does not, and becoming acting governor when the governor is out of state or vacates the office. Often you are at the mercy of the governor who, hopefully, gives you something to do. And while Bellotti’s perseverance to reach the century mark is remarkable, his perseverance to survive and excel in politics was remarkable as well. He would not go away and wore everybody down until they had to say yes. Today’s politicians can learn from him. The handful of people including Bellotti who once held that office, and who are still among us are, Donald Dwight, 92, Tom O’Neill, 78, John Kerry, 79, Evelyn Murphy, 82, Jane Swift, 55, Kerry Healey, 62, Tim Murray, 55, and Karyn Polito, 56. A State House gathering of the group would be an historical and instructive event. But Bellotti, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, would be the most interesting of all. He still goes to work at Arbella Insurance Company where he is an executive.. Yet it is what Bellotti, who served as attorney general for 12 years, (1975-1987) did to transform the attorney general’s office from a backwater political Democratic Party hangout to a non-partisan first class law office is what he will be remembered for. It is just too bad that since his departure the office has slowly reverted to its former ways, epitomized by Gov. Maura Healey who as attorney general turned the office into a regional headquarters of the Democratic Party, suing Republican President Donald Trump 100 times in four years. Her successor, progressive Attorney General Andrea Campbell is following the same anti-Republican line. While Massachusetts is totally controlled by the Democrats, Campbell is pursuing three leftover cases dealing with Republicans. They concern alleged campaign violations by state Sen Ryan Fattman of Sutton and Jim Lyons, the former head of the Republican State Committee, as well as charges that Dean Tran of Fitchburg, a former state senator, stole a gun from a constituent. Healey obtained an indictment against Tran after he announced his candidacy against Democratic U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan of Westford. Trahan contributed and raised thousands for Healey’s campaign for governor. Despite the indictment Tran, a Vietnamese American, got 36% of the vote. After losing a 1958 race for district attorney in Norfolk County, Bellotti was elected lieutenant governor in 1962. Back then the governor and lieutenant governor were elected individually to two-year terms. Shunted aside by Gov. Endicott Peabody, Bellotti ran against Peabody and beat him in the 1964 Democratic primary, only to lose the election to Republican John A. Volpe.. Undeterred, Bellotti ran for attorney general in 1966 and was beaten by Republican Eliot Richardson. In 1970 he ran for governor, losing a four-man Democratic primary to Boston Mayor Kevin White. White was subsequently defeated by Republican Frank Sargent. In 1974 Bellotti ran again for attorney general, this time winning. He revolutionized the office by moving it out of the political atmosphere of the State House to the McCormack State Office Building. He established a law library; he professionalized the office, firing the deadwood and hiring the best, many of whom later became judges. He declined to seek a fourth term and left the office in 1987. In 1990, at age 70, Bellotti in a last hurrah ran for governor again, losing the Democratic primary to Boston University’s John Silber, who was beaten by Republican Bill Weld. It has been some ride. Veteran political reporter Peter Lucas was director of communications in the attorney general’s office from 1975 to 1979.
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2023-03-16 05:15:22
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