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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Approved Oil Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of New Utrecht Fuel Oil Co., a full-service oil company based in Borough Park, Brooklyn. New Utrecht is a three-generation family-owned company that has been in business in the Brooklyn community for 78 years, since 1944. New Utrecht provided 24/7 fuel and service to its #2 oil residential and commercial customers, emergency maintenance on boilers, burners, and hot water heaters, as well as heating system/hot water system installations.
Approved Oil is a full-service oil company based in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn that operates with nearly 200 employees and over 250 vehicles. Approved Oil's core services include 24/7 heating oil and diesel deliveries, emergency service on boiler, burners and hot water heaters, heating system/hot water system installations, plumbing and fire protection services, and mobile steam boiler rentals. Approved Oil's customer base ranges from single family residential homes to large multi-family, commercial, and industrial properties throughout the five boroughs.
Through this acquisition, Approved Oil has further diversified and expanded its already deep-rooted position in the local heating community.
Vincent Theurer, CEO and President of Approved Oil, in discussing the acquisition stated, "We are proud to have New Utrecht employees and customers be a part of the Approved Oil family. Our core values and services align for growth, seamless integration, and we are looking forward to the winter."
The transition has already been completed and customers should not expect any interruption in deliveries and service.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative directly or contact us at (718)238-1050 or info@approvedoil.com.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapidtek Technologies Inc. (Rapidtek), the leading Taiwanese AESA (Active Electric Scan Antenna) designer and RF testing solution provider, participates in the 2022 International Microwave Symposium at Booth No. 4095 on June 21st through June 23rd in Denver, Colorado.
During the full week of the event, including technical paper presentations, Dr. Alex Chou, Chief Technology Officer, will be presenting a paper titled "A 1024-Element Ku-Band SATCOM Phased-Array Transmitter With 39.2-dBW EIRP and ± 53o Beam Scanning" in the Th02F-6 Technical Session on June 23rd at 10:10 am MST.
Rapidtek lively showing the next-generation test solution with strategic partner Amarisoft, a provider of affordable and high-quality 4G/5G testers to the wireless industry.
"We are delighted to demonstrate the innovated test solution with our strategic partner, Amarisoft, to joint-force catch up with the momentum of the Next Generation RF Test," said Arthur Wang, founder and CEO of Rapidtek. The test solution is using Rapidtek's UDC Modules and accessories with AMARI Callbox. It can provide the customers with instant and cost-effective test methodology in the next generation of seamlessly connected life with different requirements of bands.
The idea of the next-generation test solution is to generate a Sub-6G baseband signal through AMARI Callbox and go with the key joint-developed UDC system to generate the 6GHz~48GHz mmWave communication test frequency bands, it can achieve Ku Band, Ka Band, n257~n262 test frequency band and signaling control. The EVM results can reach high performance with -40dB (typ.) and also completed lots of 3GPP standard communication test verifications, wide covering WiFi 6E/7, 5G FR2, B5G and by end of 2022 we will make the availability up to 90GHz to fulfill the ADAS/6G application as well.
AMARI Callbox is the ideal solution for testing 5G NSA and SA, LTE, LTE-M, and NB-IoT devices. It acts as a 3GPP compliant eNB/gNB and EPC/5GC allowing functional and performance testing. "Both AMARI Callbox Advanced and AMARI Callbox Ultimate support now 5G-NR mmWave thanks to external Up-Down Converters from our partners," said Marouan Benabdellah-Chaouni, Director Of Sales And Marketing of Amarisoft.
About Rapidtek
Rapidtek Technologies Inc. (Rapidtek), a company have extensive experience in RF test solutions for years and has been approved and qualified by global famous customers, has a strategic vision "From Production to Product, From Giga to Tera", never stop helping customers heading to next communication era, we can do AESA RF FEM(front end modules) design and RF systems like LEO user terminals and communication payload, also MP(mass production) RF tests(conductive/OTA) solution, offering the premium-quality and competitive products range up to 110GHz, for more information, please visit www.rapidtek.net, let us surprise you and create a better tomorrow for human together.
About Amarisoft
Founded in 2012, Amarisoft is a non-conventional software company dedicated to the telecoms industry. Delicate to work on helping companies of all sizes to become players in mobile networks of existing and next generations. From research, proof-of-concept, testing, product manufacturing, industrialization, and maintenance. Amarisoft ecosystem of partners and integrators is guaranteeing success for your wireless mobile project. With more than 900 customers all over the world, Amarisoft is the ideal partner for your LTE and NR solution, from the lab to the field. For more information, please visit https://www.amarisoft.com/
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WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, January 12, 2023
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1052 PM PST Tue Jan 10 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Southwestern Humboldt, Northern
Humboldt Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior and Northwestern
Mendocino Interior Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
* WHERE...Mendocino Coast County.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
* WHERE...Southwestern Mendocino Interior County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM PST
* WHERE...Coastal Del Norte County.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
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The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are asking the public for help in locating 59-year-old Darlene Gwynn.
Gwynn was last seen by her family the afternoon of Sept. 17 at their home in the 6000-block of Somenos Road.
She is described as standing five feet tall, weighting 150 pounds with a medium build, shoulder length, straight blonde hair and she walks with a cane.
According to a release issued by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Sgt. Trevor Busch, “Police and family are concerned for Darlene’s well-being.”
Those who may have seen Darlene or have information about her whereabouts to call the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.
Cowichan Search and Rescue have been dispatched and are actively searching in the Evans Park-Berkey’s Corner area.
A friend of the family said on Facebook that Gwynn was confirmed to have walked to the liquor store by the new 49th Parallel grocery store at Berkey’s Corner, but she never returned as planned. The family is also asking those who attended the Cowichan Exhibition to look in the background of their photographs to see if she can be spotted there. | https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/search-and-rescue-called-to-search-for-missing-north-cowichan-woman/2460424/ | 2022-09-20 14:03:40 | 0 | https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/search-and-rescue-called-to-search-for-missing-north-cowichan-woman/2460424/ |
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon (all times local):
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7:30 p.m.
Third-seeded Ons Jabeur advanced to her first Grand Slam semifinal with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Marie Bouzkova on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
The 27-year-old Tunisian dropped her first set of the grass-court tournament but dominated the rest of the way. She will next face Tatjana Maria of Germany for a spot in the final.
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7:20 p.m.
Home favorite Cameron Norrie reached his first Grand Slam semifinal — where he’ll face Novak Djokovic — with a 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over David Goffin at Wimbledon.
The ninth-ranked Norrie is the last British player remaining in singles and advanced with Prince William and his wife Kate among the spectators on No. 1 Court.
At 5-5 in the fifth set, the 26-year-old Norrie broke his Belgian opponent and then served it out, winning on his second match point when Goffin sent a backhand into the net.
The 31-year-old Goffin fell to 0-4 in Grand Slam quarterfinal matches.
Djokovic, the No. 1 seed, advanced earlier with a five-set victory over 10th-seeded Jannik Sinner.
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5:15 p.m.
Three-time defending champion Novak Djokovic recovered from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner 5-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 and advance to the Wimbledon semifinals.
The top-seeded Serb extended his winning streak at the All England Club to 26 matches.
The six-time Wimbledon champion improved to 10-1 in five-set matches at the All England Club, with the loss coming in 2006.
Djokovic, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, will next face either unseeded David Goffin or ninth-seeded Cameron Norrie for a spot in Sunday’s final.
Djokovic’s most-recent loss at Wimbledon was five years ago when he retired because of an elbow injury.
The win was Djokovic’s 84th at Wimbledon and ties him with Jimmy Connors for second-most men’s singles match wins at the All England Club, trailing only Roger Federer.
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3:30 p.m.
Tatjana Maria advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals — the 34-year-old German’s first final four at any Grand Slam tournament — by beating Jule Niemeier 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.
Maria will face either third-seeded Ons Jabeur or unseeded Marie Bouzkova for a place in the final.
The 103rd-ranked Maria is only the sixth woman in the Open era to reach the Wimbledon semifinals after turning 34.
Maria had also come back from a set down to beat 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round.
Niemeier was broken in the final game, hitting a backhand into net on match point. Niemeier was a qualifier at the French Open, losing in the first round in her only other appearance at a Grand Slam tournament.
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11 a.m.
Six-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will be first on Centre Court in the quarterfinals of the grass-court Grand Slam and third-seeded Ons Jabeur will follow.
The top-seeded Djokovic will take on Jannik Sinner of Italy in the main stadium.
Jabeur will then face Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic.
On No. 1 Court, Tatjana Maria will play Jule Niemeier. The two Germans have never been this far at a Grand Slam tournament. Ninth-seeded Cam Norrie will then take on David Goffin in the later match.
Norrie is looking to become only the fourth British man to reach the Wimbledon semifinals in the Open era. Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Roger Taylor are the others.
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(CNN) — Police in Austria say they foiled an attack on Vienna’s annual Pride parade Saturday after arresting three suspects with alleged links to Islamic extremism.
The three – aged 14, 17 and 20 – are Austrian nationals of Bosnian and Chechen origin, Omar Haijawi-Pirchner from Austria’s State Protection and Intelligence Directorate (DSN) told journalists at a hastily called press conference Sunday.
They had allegedly become radicalized online and developed views sympathetic to ISIS, according to Haijawi-Pirchner.
“In our democratic society, hate and terror have no place,” he said.
State police president Gerhard Pürstl told journalists: “For the LGBTQ community, many Islamic as well as right-wing extremists represent an intense enemy, which is clear from the violent crimes that have been committed during events in the past across the world, as well as in Europe.”
The DSN had advance knowledge of the suspects’ alleged plans and kept them “under constant control.” The trio were arrested ahead of Saturday’s parade by Austria’s Cobra special forces.
“The investigations by the State Protection and Intelligence Directorate found that multiple people were planning an attack on the parade,” a statement released by Austria’s Interior Ministry said.
“The suspects were subsequently tracked down and taken into custody in a coordinated attack,” it said, adding that those attending the event were never in danger.
Authorities carried out searches on properties in Vienna and lower Austria, during which they seized banned weapons.
The annual Rainbow Parade is part of Vienna’s largest LGBTQ event in Austria – Vienna Pride – which runs from June 1 to 18. This year the march was attended by around 300,000 people. | https://www.channel3000.com/news/national-and-world-news/three-arrested-including-14-year-old-as-police-foil-attack-on-vienna-s-pride-parade/article_0cc082a1-35b5-5ff4-9c15-084406dea8a5.html | 2023-06-18 14:14:15 | 1 | https://www.channel3000.com/news/national-and-world-news/three-arrested-including-14-year-old-as-police-foil-attack-on-vienna-s-pride-parade/article_0cc082a1-35b5-5ff4-9c15-084406dea8a5.html |
HERSHEY, Pa. - The Pennsylvania State Police marks its 118th year.
In a special ceremony, state police officials read off the names of the 102 troopers killed in the line of duty and lay a wreath at the memorial wall in Hershey.
While it is a moment to reflect, it's also a time to look to the future. Currently, efforts are underway to bring more diversity to the state police through targeted recruitment efforts.
"We agree with assessments that law enforcement agencies should reflect the populations of the communities they serve. And so we're looking to recruit more minorities, including women," said State Police Communications Director Myles Snyder.
Snyder says the first class of female troopers was in 1972.
"Pennsylvania State Police was the first state police agency in the United States to bring women into the regular command structure," Snyder said.
Snyder says today, less than 10 percent of the force is women. But that is a metric state police hope to change.
Snyder says another memorial for fallen state troopers will be held Saturday at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/pennsylvania/on-118th-anniversary-pa-state-police-honors-those-who-have-fallen-looks-toward-the-future/article_5bdcbc74-e922-11ed-8070-4f4db6d065b0.html | 2023-05-02 22:33:07 | 0 | https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/pennsylvania/on-118th-anniversary-pa-state-police-honors-those-who-have-fallen-looks-toward-the-future/article_5bdcbc74-e922-11ed-8070-4f4db6d065b0.html |
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — A 5-year-old boy was in critical condition after being shot last weekend by a relative in what South Bend police are calling a “very tragic accident.”
The shooting happened Saturday night in a home on the city's west side. South Bend police said Monday that the boy was shot by a 9-year-old relative and was hospitalized in critical condition.
The 9-year-old was not hurt but is dealing with “significant trauma” related to the incident, a police department spokeswoman said.
Police have not detailed the circumstances leading up to the shooting, but have ruled the incident as accidental. The children were related, but not immediate family members. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Indiana-boy-5-shot-critically-wounded-by-17144606.php | 2022-05-03 17:38:53 | 1 | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Indiana-boy-5-shot-critically-wounded-by-17144606.php |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is awarding $11.7 million to eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority in Research and Education (DEAP) opportunity. These awards will enable HBCU students and faculty to conduct innovative data science research that contributes to NASA's missions.
"We're pleased to make progress through awards like this to intentionally build the STEM pipeline of the future, especially in communities of color," said NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy. "It's fitting during Black History Month that we make this tangible step to build on the talent pool at HBCUs in our ongoing work to bring to the table all the talents and perspectives we'll need to send humans to the Moon, Mars and beyond, and do amazing science throughout the solar system."
Technology advancements in the field of data science, including the growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning, are poised to significantly impact the work of data scientists and analysts. The awarded projects have up to three years to establish institutes and partnerships to increase the number and research capacity of STEM students at HBCUs, accelerate innovation in a wide range of NASA science, technology, engineering, and mathematic research areas, and prepare the future workforce for data-intensive space-based Earth sciences.
"The increasing use of data science at NASA and beyond really drives home the need for a future workforce with data science knowledge," said Mike Kincaid, associate administrator of NASA's Office of STEM Engagement, which manages MUREP. "With our newest collaboration, NASA created an exciting pathway to find new talent at HBCUs."
The agency's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) and the Science Mission Directorate collaborated on the DEAP opportunity, and selected the following institutions and their proposed projects:
Bethune-Cookman University Inc., Daytona Beach, Florida
NASA MUREP DEAP Institute of Environmental Intelligence for Advanced Space-based Earth Sciences
The project will establish a DEAP Institute focusing on machine learning-based development of a virtual constellation of satellites that will capture changing water levels, from events such as storm flooding to multi-decadal time scales, such as sea level rise. NASA tracks sea level changes and its causes from space.
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Institute for Multi-agent Perception through Advanced Cyberphysical Technologies (IMPACT)
The IMPACT project will build on existing capacity and collaboration with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Silicon Valley, California, to engage students and faculty in using data science to address scientific questions as one of the key factors to manage NASA's Earth mission research.
Florida A & M University, Tallahassee, Florida
Effects of Gravity on Creeping Salts and Salt Mixtures: Developing Image-based and AI-enhanced Diagnostics for Determining Chemical Compositions
This project will rely on artificial intelligence and machine learning to better understand the science of concentrated salt solutions and the formation of ring-like deposits called evaporites. Understanding the science of salt concentrations and formation of evaporites will bring new insight into identifying where water may have existed. Water is a critical source NASA researches and explores to better understand other planets' surface geology and the potential future of lunar and Martian exploration.
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri
Using Data Science to Understand Soil, Wildfire, & Social Disparity of Climate Change and Air Pollution
This project aims to provide data science problem-solving, skill development, and professional development of minority and underserved students. Students will utilize existing state-of-the-art ML methods to develop new data analytic approaches to solve some of the core problems in Earth science research.
Morgan State University, Baltimore
Long-Term, High-Resolution Urban Aerosol Database for Research, Education and Outreach
Through innovative data analysis algorithms, including ML/AI methods, this project will produce a high-resolution, open-access, and user-friendly urban aerosol database focusing on the Baltimore-Washington area. The database will also be used in both classroom teaching and scientific outreach, accompanied by online tools and educational materials bringing new, authentic Earth science education to local schools and communities.
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina
DEAP Institute: Harnessing Data Science for Flood Monitoring and Management
Three North Carolina-based HBCUs will work together on this project developed to harness data science for flood monitoring and management.
North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina
Capacity Building to Support the Machine Learning-Based Detection of Floods and other Natural Hazard Impacts in the Department of Environmental, Earth and Geospatial Sciences at North Carolina Central University
This project will create training, data resources, and opportunities to use machine learning/artificial intelligence to identify and measure the impact of flood events and other natural hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes, drought, wildfires, and more.
Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas
DEAP Institute in Research and Education for Science Translation via Low-Resource Neural Machine Translation
This project aims to build an AI-based system that can share interactive, instantaneous, and user-relevant Earth science information, making NASA science more discoverable and accessible to a broad audience.
"NASA is tackling how to use the latest techniques in data science combined with the volumes of data produced by our missions to answer questions about our changing planet," said Steven Crawford, senior program executive for scientific data and computing. "Working with students from HBCUs will not only engage the generation that will be most affected by these subjects but will help NASA scientists and engineers address these challenges."
Administered by OSTEM, MUREP supports and invests in the research, academic, and technology capabilities of Minority Serving Institutions. For more information about NASA's Office of STEM Engagement, visit:
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Sharon Terlep about the $10 billion opioid settlement reached with two of the biggest pharmacy chains in the U.S.
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After three weeks, there are 33 unbeaten teams left in major college football and eight of them are playing against each other Saturday.
There is a Pac-12 showdown, with No. 7 Southern California visiting Oregon State.
In the Big Ten, Maryland should provide No. 4 Michigan its first real competition of the season.
No. 5 Clemson and No. 21 Wake Forest square off in a key ACC Atlantic Division game.
And then there is Duke at Kansas in the most unlikely matchup of 3-0 teams. The basketball powerhouses combined to go 5-19 with one conference victory between them last season.
The winner Saturday will be two-thirds of the way to bowl eligibility. It is a fascinating matchup and one of the five most intriguing games of the weekend:
No. 10 Arkansas vs. No. 23 Texas A&M at Arlington, Texas
Can Arkansas’ shaky pass defense, which ranks last in the Southeastern Conference in yards allowed per game (353) and per pass (8.5), be the tonic for an Aggies offense that has had a hard time staying on the field? Texas A&M had won nine straight, though mostly close games, in the series before the Razorbacks snapped the slide last season.
LINE: Texas A&M by 2 1/2. PICK: Texas A&M 26-21.
Kansas State at No. 6 Oklahoma
This was lining up to be a bigger game until the Wildcats were upset at home by Tulane last week. Still, the Sooners have hardly been tested under coach Brent Venables and K-State has been a problem for OU recently. Four of the last five meetings have been decided by seven points of fewer, with two Kansas State victories.
LINE: Oklahoma by 12 1/2. PICK: Oklahoma 31-24.
No. 5 Clemson at No. 21 Wake Forest
Wake Forest won the ACC Coastal last season, but still couldn’t handle Clemson in what was a down year for the Tigers. It was the Demon Deacons’ 13th straight loss in the series — the last four by an average of 38 points. Clemson has eased into its 3-0 start. Can Wake provide better insight into the Tigers’ ceiling?
LINE: Clemson by 7 1/2. PICK: Clemson 31-21.
No. 7 Southern California at Oregon State
The Trojans have been landing on this list a lot as we try to get a handle on just how good Lincoln Riley’s portal all-stars can be. The Beavers are built to exploit USC’s issues up front on defense, but can they keep up with QB Caleb WIlliams, WR Jordan Addison and a Trojans offense averaging 7.96 yards per play (fourth in the nation)?
LINE: USC by 5 1/2. PICK: USC 35-28.
Duke at Kansas
Jayhawks coach Lance Leipold looks like a miracle worker in his second year leading a program that has not won more than three games in a season since 2009. Kansas is the third-highest scoring team in the country at 53 points per game. Duke has already matched last season’s win total under first-year coach Mike Elko. Can a football game fit in Phog Allen Fieldhouse?
LINE: Kansas by 7 1/2. PICK: Kansas 38-24.
The rest of the ranked teams facing FBS opponents with odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Kent State at No. 1 Georgia (minus 44 1/2)
Golden Flashes’ brutal September slate that has already taken them to Washington and Oklahoma arrives at the top of the mountain … GEORGIA 56-7.
Vanderbilt at No. 2 Alabama (minus 40 1/2)
Commodores’ nice start (3-1) slams into the harsh reality of SEC play … ALABAMA 52-10.
Wisconsin (plus 18 1/2) at No. 3 Ohio State
Buckeyes have won eight straight meetings overall and the Badgers have not won in Columbus since 2004 … OHIO STATE 38-21.
Maryland at No. 4 Michigan (minus 17)
Terps beat Michigan in their first Big Ten season, but have lost six straight since by an average of 34 points … MICHIGAN 48-14, BEST BET.
Northern Illinois at No. 8 Kentucky (minus 25 1/2)
Wildcats are one of two teams, along with Alabama, that have not given up a touchdown pass … KENTUCKY 38-10.
No. 20 Florida (plus 10 1/2) at No. 11 Tennessee
Once the SEC’s most important rivalry, the Gators have won 16 of 17 … TENNESSEE 34-26.
UConn at No. 12 North Carolina State (minus 38 1/2)
Huskies’ last victory against a Power Five team was 2016 against Virginia … NORTH CAROLINA STATE 49-8.
No. 13 Utah (minus 14 1/2) at Arizona State
First game post-Herm Edwards for the Sun Devils; similar situation didn’t work out for Nebraska last week … UTAH 35-17.
Central Michigan at No. 14 Penn State (minus 27 1/2)
Freshman RB Nick Singleton is averaging 11.1 yards per carry for the Nittany Lions, best in the nation … PENN STATE 45-14.
No. 15 Oregon at Washington State (plus 6 1/2)
Cougars’ 3-0 start hasn’t drawn much buzz, but here’s a chance to change that … OREGON 28-24.
Tulsa at No. 16 Mississippi (minus 21 1/2)
Rebels are one of three teams, along with Georgia and Iowa, that have permitted only one touchdown … OLE MISS 38-14
No. 17 Baylor (plus 2 1/2) at Iowa State
Bears-Cyclones has become an interesting Big 12 rivalry; last six game have been split by an average margin of six points … IOWA STATE 24-23.
Stanford (plus 14) at No. 18 Washington
Huskies looking to go 4-0 for the first time since 2017 … WASHINGTON 31-20.
Wyoming at No. 19 BYU (minus 21 1/2)
Ex-Mountain West and WAC rivals have not met in the regular season since the Cougars went independent in 2011 … BYU 34-10.
No. 22 Texas at Texas Tech (plus 6 1/2)
Last three meetings in Lubbock have been wild, one-score games with an average of 92 total points … TEXAS TECH 34-30, UPSET SPECIAL.
Middle Tennessee at No. 25 Miami (minus 26 1/2)
Slow start for Hurricanes QB Tyler Van Dyke, who ranks 71st in the country in efficiency rating with only three TD passes … MIAMI 45-14.
TWITTER REQUESTS
Notre Dame (plus 1 1/2) at North Carolina (@MarkWasik): Irish offense has been bogged down, but tackling hasn’t been the Tar Heels’ strong suit … NOTRE DAME 31-27.
TCU at SMU (plus 2 1/2) (@MattCoffelt): Mustangs have won two straight in the Iron Skillet rivalry, but now Sonny Dykes is coaching the Frogs … SMU 28-27.
Iowa at Rutgers (plus 7 1/2) (@DohnGreg): Punting fans, this game’s for you: Australians Tory Taylor of Iowa and Adam Korsak of Rutgers are two of the best and figure to be busy … IOWA 17-13.
Indiana at Cincinnati (minus 16 1/2) (@JohnKollm): Bearcats look for two in a row against the Hoosiers … CINCINNATI 35-17.
Marshall (minus 3 1/2) at Troy (@DarianShoemaker): Thundering Herd went from winning at Notre Dame to losing to Bowling Green … MARSHALL 27-21.
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Last week: Straight-up — 17-8; Against spread — 14-11.
Season: 53-16; 35-35.
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Recount in GOP State Treasurer race ends with each candidate losing 1 vote
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A recount has finished in the race for the Republican State Treasurer nomination with little change in the outcome.
The Secretary of State’s office posted numbers Friday night showing State Rep. Steven Johnson and State Sen. Caryn Tyson each lost one vote overall.
Tyson requested the recount in six counties, but conceded the race to Johnson Wednesday.
The end result remains the same, with Johnson winning by 475 votes. He moves on to face Democratic incumbent Lynn Rogers on the November ballot.
GOP State Treasurer Recount (difference from county canvass):
Barton: Johnson 0, Tyson 0
Cloud: Johnson 0, Tyson 0
Dickinson: Johnson -4, Tyson -4
Harvey: Johnson -5, Tyson 0
McPherson: Johnson +8, Tyson +3
Ottawa: Johnson 0, Tyson 0
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The first of its kind Black Creator Impact Report study shows Black creators generate 1.5 - 10 times greater media value than non-Black counterparts
NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Group Black, a modern media company with the largest collective of Black-owned media, and Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, today announced that they will be unveiling a first of its kind Black Creator Impact Report. Comparing Black creators to their non-black counterparts, this report takes a deep dive into the economic and cultural impact of Black creators based on their influence on social media platforms including Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and Twitter.
Using Nielsen InfluenceScope, the report analyzed creators based on three metrics: follower growth, follower interaction and media value. Media value is a proprietary Nielsen metric to determine a monetary value for digital and social content, based on the audience's exposure and engagement. The study focuses on creators in three categories: fashion, lifestyle and gaming.
The study found that Black creators generate a higher media value compared to non-Black creators in fashion, lifestyle and gaming. Black creators in the lifestyle category performed 10.5 times better than their non-Black counterparts, 6.7 times better in gaming and eSports, and 1.6 times better in fashion..
In addition to generating a higher media value, Black creators also saw higher levels of follower growth and interaction rates between 2020 to 2022. In the lifestyle category, which make up 40% of paid advertising opportunities, they outperform non-Black creators by 10.5 times. Even though diverse Black creators possess immense cultural influence and credibility, the influencer pay gap between Black creators and their white counterparts is nearly 35%.
"For too long Black creators haven't had access to the same opportunities as their non-Black counterparts due to the myth that they were unable to deliver the same ROI as other creators in the industry, " says Kerel Cooper, President of Advertising at Group Black. "With our Black Creator Impact Report, we are delivering concrete proof of the opposite. Black creators have the ability to deliver exponential growth for brands—now brands must provide the opportunities."
"Black America influences both content and brand engagement as consumers of media and creators of trends," says Charlene Polite Corley, VP, Diverse Insights and Partnerships at Nielsen. "By investing in Black influencers, brands can amplify their authentic voices—driving deeper engagement with Black communities and other consumers who follow their lead."
You can find a link to the full report HERE.
About Group Black
Group Black is where culture calls home. Group Black's objective is to build the largest collective of Black-owned media and diverse creators by actively deepening the pipeline of media dollars allocated to Black-owned media businesses and by investing in the next generation of innovative and equitable media. It is composed of two divisions, Group Black Media and Group Black Ventures, with the simple mission to dramatically transform the face of media investment and ownership. Group Black seeks to connect a diverse generation looking for content and experiences that reflect who they are. (www.groupblack.co)
About Nielsen
Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. Nielsen operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com and connect with us on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram).
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BERLIN (AP) — A meeting between Germany’s Catholic bishops and lay representatives agreed Friday to call for the church to approve blessings of same-sex unions.
The three-day gathering, which is part of the “Synodal Path” launched in 2019 in response to the sex abuse crisis that has rocked the church in Germany and many other countries, brings together more than 200 representatives of Catholic life in Germany.
A majority of 176 participants voted in favor of same-sex blessings starting from March 2026. Fourteen participants voted against them, while 12 abstained. Crucially, the necessary two-thirds backing of the 67 German bishops was also reached, the news agency dpa reported.
Many congregations already perform such ceremonies, but these aren't formally approved by the Catholic Church, a position the Vatican restated in 2021.
In an effort to assuage concerns from Rome, German church leaders have insisted the process won’t trigger a schism.
However, Pope Francis himself said in a January interview with The Associated Press that the process might become harmfully “ideological.”
For the global Catholic Church, the pontiff has called for a two-part synod, or assembly, that will bring bishops and laity to discuss the future direction of the church and ways in which it can rejuvenate its mission.
At the same time, German bishops face pressure from frustrated grassroots Catholics in a country where Christians are roughly equally divided between Protestants and Catholics. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/german-church-reform-assembly-calls-for-same-sex-17831829.php | 2023-03-10 17:29:06 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/german-church-reform-assembly-calls-for-same-sex-17831829.php |
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ONE AFFORDABLE TOOL CAN MAKE ANY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT LOOK PRO-LEVEL
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Wazakura Mini Ikebana 4-Piece Flower Holder Set
- Syndicate Sales Pillow Floral Cage
- Virtune Luxe Infinity White Vase
This time of year, beautiful blooms abound in farmer’s markets, florists and grocery stores. It’s tempting to simply drop a bouquet into a vase and call it good, but florists rely on a simple tool to elevate any bouquet to centerpiece status: a floral frog. These affordable, easy-to-use tools let you arrange flowers with precision, holding stems in place for a stunning arrangement that lasts.
WHAT IS A FLOWER FROG?
Flower frogs come in two varieties. Some feature a lattice of holes that rests atop a vase to give stems stability. Others, known as pin frogs, sit at the bottom of a vase and use metal pins to hold stems upright. Both can be used to arrange flowers into a more purposeful arrangement or to help floppy stems stand up straight.
Pin frogs are particularly good at helping arrangements last longer because they help flowers take in more water. They’re also more eco-friendly than floral foam because they can be washed and reused.
Another advantage to flower frogs is their ability to transform just about anything that can hold water into a vase. Teacups, small dishes, ceramic bowls and more can all serve as vases with a pin frog securing your blooms at the bottom.
BEST FLOWER FROGS
Wazakura Mini Ikebana 4-Piece Flower Holder Set
These petite pin frogs, measuring less than an inch across, are suitable for bud vases or for displaying individual flowers. The Japanese-made set includes two each of sturdy square and round pin frogs.
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Syndicate Sales Pillow Floral Cage
Larger arrangements will look spectacular with this flower frog. Place the 6-inch tool atop your vase, then slip flower stems through its honeycomb openings for perfect spacing and improved stability.
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Georgetown Pottery Small Round Ikebana Flower Vase
This beautiful vase takes the guesswork out of arranging flowers on a pin frog thanks to its built-in metal pins. The ikebana-style porcelain vases are individually handmade and glazed in Maine.
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Justdolife Flower Frogs 3-Pack
These three round pin frogs feature stainless steel pins and range in size from 0.9 inches to 2.36 inches. The large sizes have rubberized bases to prevent scratching or chipping vases.
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Virtune Luxe Infinity White Vase
Unusually shaped vases such as this one are easy to arrange in thanks to flower frogs. Its infinity symbol shape provides two compartments for flowers, and it’s available in four trendy matte shades.
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D’vine Dev Black Ceramic Flower Vase
Made from matte black ceramic, this 10-inch-tall vase has a 3.1-inch opening that’s roomy enough to drop in a pin frog. Its elegant, minimalist design features a heavy base for a sturdy arrangement.
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Royal Imports Rectangular Gold Ceramic Vase
A few flower frogs placed along the bottom of this vase will transform it into a show-stopping centerpiece. The rectangular vase measures 12 inches long and has a textured metallic gold finish.
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Lenox French Perle Ice Blue Fluted Vase
Even though this beautiful stoneware vase is only 8 inches tall, it can beautifully show off longer stems if you pair it with a pin frog. It features a classical fluted shape and raised bead pattern.
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Barbie, the doll, may be 64 years old, but “Barbie,” the movie, is a pandemic baby.
Greta Gerwig, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind “Little Women” and “Lady Bird,” started dreaming it up at a time when she wasn’t sure movies would ever come back.
“I wanted to channel something that had that ache in it, but also something so wild and unruly and something that was so just spilling out over the edges of it that you want to be in a group and see it big,” Gerwig told The Associated Press this week. “Because I thought we’ll never make any movies again, but if they’re going to, I’d like this.”
Her “Barbie,” which releases in theaters on Friday, is a joyful, maximalist, deeply weird, insightful and defiantly pink confection starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. She co-wrote it with her partner, Noah Baumbach, with whom she shares two sons — a toddler and a five-month-old whom they welcomed into the world while getting “Barbie” out to the world.
Gerwig spoke to the AP this week about the film, the reviews, the tension between art and commerce, and the unlikely connection between “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” (Hint: It’s not just the release date.)
Remarks have been lightly edited for brevity and clarity.
GERWIG: I do. I mean, of course. I’m not Emily Dickinson. I’m not above anything. I didn’t actually look last night because I just knew I would be too anxious. I was like go to sleep, wake up, caffeinate, get your kid to summer camp and then find out where we are. There’s a lot of reviewers that I really respect and have really liked. Film criticism matters to me as a person and also being in conversation with people who think about cinema matters. But it can feel very scary at the moment that you’re at the emotional pitch of releasing a movie to take it in.
What I tend to do is know which ones I’m going to go back to in a few weeks when I can take it in more. It’s too overwhelming at the moment. … All my metaphors go to giving birth because I have a five-month-old but it would be like if you just give birth and then you’re like, “What are the reviews of the baby?” But I did check the email and I’m pleased. (“Barbie”) seems to have been received in the spirit that it was meant, which is exciting.
GERWIG: He was so generous getting on the phone with me. I had this idea of making Barbie Land basically an interior soundstage world. That was that was the concept. But as big as soundstages are, they’re not the world. They’re going to be small. You can only hang the lights so high.
There’s obviously parts of his movie that are done on a stage, but then there are other parts of it that can’t possibly be on a stage because it’s too big, but it feels like it’s on a stage, you know? Why does it feel like it’s on a stage? He explained to me they did shoot a lot of it outside in this community in Florida, but that they hung big stage lighting everywhere so it would look lit even though it was outside. And then he said it made everything like 120 degrees and that he did not suggest that. He was like I wouldn’t do that. It works but you might want to avoid making a place that’s hot, hotter.
GERWIG: In my experience, directors are so generous speaking about what they’ve done and how they did it and what were the problems, because you’re only ever on your own movie AND movies are hard and they always feel completely unlikely and completely impossible but in a new way that the other one wasn’t. Whatever lessons you learned on the last one, you can apply some of them, but it’s going to be a new set of issues. And other directors want to give you the knowledge that they’ve gotten that they can’t use anymore because they’ve already made that movie.
I had the same experience when I was making “Little Women.” Steven Spielberg was incredibly generous with me because he had made “Lincoln,” which took place in the same year. He opened up all of his research, all the lighting diagrams that he did with his cinematographer. He was like here’s how we did it. He just showed me absolutely everything. Even though you’re only ever in your own in your own dream of your own movie, there’s camaraderie in the loneliness.
GERWIG: I’ve never thought of such a sharp delineation of like what’s for kids and for adults. I just don’t see it as church and state. There’s this Demetri Martin joke that’s like, saying you like kids is like saying, “I like people, for a little while.” We all have some sense of childhood and sense of moving out of it, too, which I think is something that I probably will be forever interested in. We’re not Merlin. We only live in one direction.
GERWIG: In “Remembrance of Things Past,” in “Swann’s Way,” he is literally thrown back into his childhood through the taste of the madeleine. I thought, well, that’ll be a nice Easter egg for one person.
GERWIG: So he would have loved Proust Barbie!
GERWIG: I always felt like I was just was never quite right, that I was somehow being looked at and found lacking. That’s not exclusively available for actors, I think it’s pretty universal. But it’s heightened as an actor. I did an audition once and I was wearing overalls, I think it was for a TV show, and I got into the room and the casting director looked at me and said “Well you must be very talented.” I thought, “Oh no, maybe I’m not talented enough to just be wearing overalls.” Also that this is going quite badly.
GERWIG: With any project, I’m completely in it. I can’t really connect it to other things I’ve done. But then when I step back from it, I think, “Oh, these are connected in some way.” I think I’m just interested in the gleeful messiness of life and people. And I’m interested in women. I don’t know, I like them a lot. And I’m interested in women talking to each other through generations. The unwieldy nature of living life is not something that always has to be organized. It can kind of live in its own wildness.
GERWIG: The hope of stepping into everything, was allowing it to all be equally true. I think of the character of Sasha who dismantles Barbie. I wanted everything she said to be absolutely true. And also other things that are true at the same time. That’s always the place that feels most accurate to me.
GERWIG: I haven’t read it. I’m sure they make good points, probably. There’s always some tension, obviously, between art that exists in the world to be seen and consumed. I joked at the beginning that I’m not Emily Dickinson, but I really am not Emily Dickinson. I’m not writing poems on the back of envelopes and creating and destroying worlds from the confines of my home and never letting anybody see it. I’m making art to be seen by people.
I am not comparing myself to this person at all, but one of the first things when I was a kid was (Sacramento’s) version of Shakespeare in the Park. I got to be part of it when I was 11. I had one line but I loved it, I would go backstage and just watch everyone. It was “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” which was created because the fans liked the character of Falstaff. That’s true. He was a fan favorite in “Henry IV” and, like, someone said could you write a play that’s like, a spinoff. And Shakespeare was like, you got it. And it’s amazing. And it’s also a spinoff of a character. I’m not saying I’m like Shakespeare, but I do think that sort of tension is part of what I like about all of it. We all live in this mess. Except for Emily Dickinson. But she’s the only one. | https://www.wivb.com/entertainment-news/ap-qa-barbie-filmmaker-greta-gerwig-on-art-commerce-and-embracing-the-mess/ | 2023-07-20 16:44:54 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/entertainment-news/ap-qa-barbie-filmmaker-greta-gerwig-on-art-commerce-and-embracing-the-mess/ |
(NEXSTAR) — It’s not just you — the songs you hear on the radio or stream on your favorite music app are shorter than they used to be. Historically, popular songs aimed to be at least 3 minutes long, a guiding principle known as the “3-Minute Rule.”
This goal length dates back to vinyl records, when artists hoped to have at least 3 minutes of material to fill out a 45 rpm disc, also known as a “single.” As explained by Vox, singles were cheaper to create and cheaper to buy, so artists were incentivized to adhere to the rule. The Beastie Boys even made a song about it.
But these days, many popular songs don’t even come close to 3 minute length.
Some recent Billboard Hot 100 chart toppers, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” and SZA’s “Kill Bill clock in at 2:43 and 2:33, respectively.
Compare that to this same week in 2003, when Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love” had just begun its eight-week run atop the Billboard Hot 100. The pop classic featuring Jay-Z has a length of just seconds under 4 minutes. Just 10 years ago, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” spent 12 weeks at the top spot. That song comes in at 4 minutes and 25 seconds.
So what gives?
Well, it all has to do with how music is “counted” and consumed these days.
Music streaming giants like Spotify and Apple Music (among others) have particular rules for how they count song streams toward payment for labels/artists. Streaming services have massive amounts of data about the songs users play, so they can tell not only how many times a song is played but for how long. And whether the service pays out money for a stream of a song largely depends on whether or not it’s considered a “stream” or a “play.”
Spotify counts a song as “streamed” when you listen for 30 seconds or more. Apple Music considers a song “played” when you listen for that same amount of time.
While streamers don’t necessarily pay per-stream across the board, the way revenues are paid out incentivize having shorter songs that can be played more often. On average, it’s estimated Spotify pays between $0.01-$0.03 per stream (the company doesn’t have a strict per-stream scale, but divides payments based on what’s called “streamshare,” which pays more to artists with large portions of total streams). Apple Music’s average per-play rate is $0.01, according to Apple.
One of the best artist examples of this trend is “Old Town Road” rapper-singer Lil Nas X. The 24 year-old followed up his debut single, which came in at only 1:53, with his debut album, 2021’s “Montero” — a 15-track album filled with mostly under-three-minute songs. Whereas a 12-16 track album of traditional-length pop songs (3-5 minutes) would come in just over an hour in length (use Beyoncé’s 2022 album “Renaissance,” for example), “Montero” contains the near same amount of tracks and clocks in at only 41:17.
While “Renaissance” can only be played once an hour, “Montero” could, potentially, be played nearly one and a half times — and that’s more money.
So you may be wondering, given the new length parameters, does it even matter if anyone listens to a song past 30 seconds? It might seem like the answer would be no but according to at least one expert, that’s not the case.
“There’s still an incentive to listen to the whole track and that’s maybe part of the shortening, too. You don’t want to risk losing someone’s attention. The payoff may not be monetary, but at least on Spotify if the listener listens to the whole track, that increases the chances that the track will appear on a larger playlist,” musicologist and host of the popular Switched on Pop podcast Nate Sloan previously told The Verge.
Sloan also says that Spotify factors in whether or not a song was finished, which increases the payout amount.
And while streaming services have changed the music game, so has the rise of short-form video giant TikTok. There, it benefits songs to have the “catchy parts” (hooks, samples) closer to the beginning to keep a user’s attention and make them more likely to engage with a song.
The rise of TikTok-popular artists has helped legitimize the idea of a TikTok hit becoming a “real world” hit. A recent viral smash by Ice Spice and PinkPantheress, the 2:11 “Boy’s a liar, Pt. 2,” was wildly popular on TikTok before ultimately reaching no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February.
But shorter songs aren’t a hard-and-fast rule.
Many of 2023’s Billboard number ones this year buck the trend, including Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” (3:21), Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” (3:21), and Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” (3:39). And while it appears that most traditional popular music artists — like those just mentioned — still adhere to the 3-minute rule, one legacy pop star recently surprised fans by releasing the shortest single of her career.
Back in May, Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue globally released her 2:46 dance “Padam Padam,” which ended before many listeners where ready. Few songs in Minogue’s oeuvre are as brief as “Padam,” however, the 1989 non-single “Tell Tale Signs” from her sophomore album remains the Pop Princess’ shortest track overall, at 2:26.
But if you’re worried about getting used to songs ending too abruptly, there’s a glimmer of hope. By demand, Minogue later released an extended version of “Padam Padam” shortly after. It runs 4:03.
And just in case you’re wondering just how short songs can get and still be considered “songs” on the charts, going to the extreme, artist Kid Cudi set a record in 2020 for the shortest Billboard song ever with his 37-second “Beautiful Trip.” The song, from Cudi’s third studio album, wrestled away the record for shortest entry, previously held by Pikotaro’s 45-second “PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen).”
Finally, if you’re a fan of that last one, more good news: there’s an extended “PPAP” version with a “long” runtime of 2 minutes and 33 seconds. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/why-are-songs-shorter-now/ | 2023-07-15 16:55:53 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/why-are-songs-shorter-now/ |
Company recognized in the RX – Brand line of business for its long-standing work and partnership supporting Premier, Inc's hospital and health system membership
SUGAR LAND, Texas, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QuVa Pharma, Inc. announced today that it received the 2023 Supplier Legacy Award from Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,400 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 250,000 other providers and organizations.
QuVa was recognized for its long-standing support of Premier members through exceptional local customer service and engagement, value creation through clinical excellence, and commitment to lower costs. Supplier Legacy Award winners have a tenure of more than three years as a Premier contracted supplier.
"We are honored to be recognized by Premier as a 2023 Supplier Legacy Award winner. We value the partnership with Premier and its membership and remain committed to providing them peace of mind through developing and delivering the highest quality 503B services and solutions that allow them to excel in their roles," said Michael Scouvart, Chief Commercial Officer at QuVa. "We understand that quality, reliability, and greater access to sterile injectables medicines are paramount for hospitals and health systems to address the myriad of issues they face in today's pharmaceutical supply chain, and QuVa backs that with a service oriented approach and continued investments in our platform and capabilities to ensure customers always have an answer. Each of QuVa's over 1,000 colleagues are proud to know that the work they do every day is recognized and valued by Premier and its members, and ultimately results in higher quality and safer patient care."
"QuVa supports Premier members by offering valuable products and services that help to lower supply chain costs and improve operating efficiencies," said David A. Hargraves, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain at Premier. "Given the current economic times and post pandemic supply chain challenges, we're honored to recognize QuVa as a Supplier Legacy Award recipient."
The Supplier Legacy Award was formally presented to QuVa Pharma on June 21, 2023, at Premier's annual Breakthroughs Conference & Exhibition.
For product ordering inquiries please contact QuVa Pharma Customer Service at 888.339.0874 or via email at: Customer.Service@QuVaPharma.com.
About QuVa Pharma, Inc.
QuVa Pharma is a national, industry-leading, FDA registered 503B outsourcing services company that provides hospitals with essential medications in ready-to-administer injectable formats that are critical for effective patient care. QuVa was purpose-built to change the 503B industry for the better and is leading the way with unmatched expertise in cGMPs and sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the highest quality and safety standards so hospitals can more confidently and reliably focus on patient care. While leading cGMP processes, broad sterile-to-sterile product portfolio, and expansive capacity of 300,000 sq. ft. across four facilities are the foundation of success, it is with customer-focused services, transparency, and a patient-safety orientation that we help hospitals better meet their patient care and operational needs. For more information, please visit www.quvapharma.com or follow QuVa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/quvapharma-inc-/.
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With this acquisition, Hitachi will accelerate its offerings between shop floor operations and enterprise systems particularly in North America.
NEW YORK and TOKYO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") today announced that on August 31, 2022 it acquired Flexware Innovation, Inc. ("Flexware Innovation ") which has been a leading manufacturing Systems Integrator (SI) since 1996. Flexware Innovation was a strategic acquisition for Hitachi due to its focus on the TOTAL SEAMLESS SOLUTION*1 that links "shop floor" and "top floor" with data and digital technology.
With this acquisition of Flexware Innovation, Hitachi will strengthen and enhance its business in the domain of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Software Development, Business Intelligence (BI), and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementation capabilities in North America, and accelerate the digitalization with JR Automation*2 which engages in the robotic SI & automation. Further, through cooperation with Hitachi Vantara which has expertise in building and deploying Enterprise and Cloud applications*5, Hitachi will be able to provide TOTAL SEAMLESS SOLUTION from robotic SI & automation, MES, SCADA, BI, and ERP and help manufacturing leaders increase corporate value.
Background & Business Strategy
Hitachi's basic approach for the industry field is to globally develop TOTAL SEAMLESS SOLUTION that solves issues existing in the boundaries between shop floor, top floor and supply chain to create new business value, by taking advantage of having offerings ranging from products, OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology) systems integration capabilities.
Above all, it is expected that North America will continue to experience high growth and North America will continue to adopt advanced digital technologies, so Hitachi has positioned North America as a key market. In 2017, Hitachi acquired Sullair*3, which engages in the air compressor business, and it acquired JR Automation in 2019. Further, Hitachi formed Hitachi Industrial Holdings Americas*4 in 2020 to strengthen integrated business operations of industry field in the region. Under the Hitachi Industrial Holdings Americas leadership are Sullair, JR Automation, and Flexware Innovation, the newly acquired company. The global pandemic and resulting supply-chain challenges have caused a continued need for quality and productivity improvements across all industry sectors. Hitachi is uniquely positioned to provide TOTAL SEAMLESS SOLUTION by taking advantage of their global platforms such as Lumada*5 coupled with the strength of JR Automation and Flexware Innovation in the IT/OT space.
The Strategy Behind the Flexware Innovation Acquisition
Many technical firms focused on the manufacturing and industrial sectors are solely focused on a particular industry or are limited to the controls or machinery layer. Flexware Innovation is unique because they focused on the Manufacturing Execution Systems space beginning in 1996 and have proven that they can add value to their enterprise clients in many vertical industries such as Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Utilities, Metal and Steel, and Automotive and Discrete manufacturing. Their capabilities range from controls engineering and safety assessments all the way up to ERP implementation. Having developed or implemented many complex enterprise MES solutions, Hitachi plans to leverage Flexware Innovation's expertise to compliment the capabilities of JR Automation, and Hitachi Vantara. Hitachi realizes that the North American market is a prime area for growth and is passionate about adding business value to its clients. This synergy with Flexware Innovation's history made this partnership an obvious choice. It is important to note that Hitachi plans to support and grow Flexware Innovation's current customer base which includes notable global brands.
"I am very happy to have Flexware Innovation as a new family member of the Hitachi Group. Moving forward, we will strive to solve customers' challenges and maximize their corporate value in North America through the combination of Hitachi's products, OT, IT, and Lumada which utilizes advanced digital technologies, the SI technologies and development capabilities of Flexware Innovation, the robotic SI & automation of JR Automation, and other resources," said Kazunobu Morita, Vice President and Executive Officer, CEO of the Industrial Digital Business Unit, Hitachi, Ltd.
"Our people are passionate about solving problems for our customers. This new partnership with Hitachi will allow us to do that on a larger stage, with strong vision and backing from a respected global technology company. We have developed a unique culture at Flexware Innovation that merges perfectly with Hitachi's Founding Spirit. I am genuinely excited for our future together." - Scott Whitlock, Founder and President & CEO of Flexware Innovation.
Whitlock will remain as President & CEO of Flexware Innovation in partnership with the leaders of Hitachi Industrial Holdings Americas.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society with data and technology. We will solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, under the business structure of Digital Systems & Services, Green Energy & Mobility, Connective Industries and Automotive Systems. Driven by green, digital, and innovation, we aim for growth through collaboration with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2021 (ended March 31, 2022) totaled 10,264.6 billion yen ($84,136 million USD), with 853 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 370,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.
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*1 TOTAL SEAMLESS SOLUTION is a registered trademark of Hitachi, Ltd. in Japan and US.
*2 Hitachi, Ltd. news release titled "Hitachi Agrees to Acquire JR Automation, a Robotic System Integrator in the U.S." announced on April 24, 2019. https://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2019/04/190424.pdf
*3 Hitachi, Ltd. news release titled "Notice of Determination of Transfer Execution Date Associated with Acquisition of U.S.-based Air Compressor Manufacturer, announced on July 6, 2017.
https://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2017/07/170706a.html
*4 Hitachi, Ltd. news release titled "Hitachi Announces Establishment of Hitachi Industrial Holdings Americas, Inc. to Strengthen the Industry Business in North America" announced on April 1, 2020
https://www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2020/04/200401a.html
*5 Lumada: A collective term for solutions, services and technologies using Hitachi's advanced digital technologies to generate value from customer data and accelerate digital innovation
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Nearly 2.9 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup in Qatar, FIFA and organizers said Monday, leaving about 7% of seats still available.
People living in the United States, Saudi Arabia and England topped the list of international ticket buyers, while Mexico was the biggest market outside Qatar for corporate hospitality sales.
More tickets will become available before the tournament starts on Nov. 20, FIFA’s tournament director Colin Smith said at a news conference in Doha held with Qatari organizers.
Tickets can typically become available late because stakeholders such as sponsors and FIFA member federations return them from their quotas.
About 1.2 million international visitors are expected in Qatar for the 29-day tournament with extra accommodation still being added to avoid a shortage of rooms in the tiny emirate.
Qatari officials said 2 million separate room nights have already been sold to fans — in hotels, apartments, cruise ships and some camping sites — with 30,000 room options now added to the capacity.
Those new rooms added a total capacity of about 1 million room nights, said Yasir Al Jamal, director general of the Qatari organizing committee.
Extra capacity was added last week with the hiring of a third, 1,075-cabin cruise ship to dock in Doha port as a floating hotel. Prices started at $470 each night during the opening two weeks when all 32 teams are still involved.
Though 420,000 people worldwide applied to be a tournament volunteer working in Qatar, only 20,000 have been chosen, organizers said. A total of 11%, about 2,200 people, will come from abroad and 89% are from Qatar.
Organizers said an innovation for this World Cup will be a central base for consular services with 45 countries represented by their embassy staff, in an exhibition hall in the downtown West Bay area.
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Matternet will leverage its extensive experience from operations in Zurich and Lugano to build-out the first European city-wide drone delivery network in Switzerland
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Matternet announced it is embarking on the next chapter of its drone operations in Switzerland. Starting January 1, 2023, Matternet will take over drone business activities from Swiss Post, in addition to providing its technology platform and operating customer drone delivery networks.
"We thank Swiss Post for the partnership and all that we accomplished together over the last five years," said Andreas Raptopoulos, CEO of Matternet. "With the extensive experience we have gained from operating drone delivery networks over Swiss cities since 2017, we are now ready to take the next step toward our vision of city-wide, ultra-fast and environmentally-friendly drone delivery networks in Switzerland."
Matternet considers Switzerland one of the most advanced countries in the world for scaled drone delivery operations, enabled by a robust regulatory framework established by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) and Switzerland's focus on world-class, efficient logistics and environmentally-friendly technologies.
During its successful five-year partnership with Swiss Post, Matternet provided its urban drone delivery platform and operated commercial routes for Swiss Post customers. Matternet and Swiss Post achieved multiple world-first milestones together, such as operating the first BVLOS commercial drone delivery route over a city in Lugano (2017) and the first BVLOS commercial drone delivery route in a major European city in Zurich (2018).
Matternet now plans to build on this foundation to launch, alongside a group of private and public entities, the first European city-wide drone delivery network in Switzerland. The network's initial focus will be healthcare logistics for B2B and B2C applications. Further details will be announced in the coming months.
Matternet's vision is that the city of the future will rely on a city-wide drone delivery network to fulfill urgent logistics needs for healthcare and help transition on-demand ecommerce to a sustainable mode of transport. Matternet announced its first network in partnership with the Department of Health of Abu Dhabi (link) in September 2021.
About Matternet
Matternet has developed best-in-class technology for on-demand, aerial delivery in cities. The company designs, builds and operates its technology in partnership with healthcare and logistics organizations. In 2017, Matternet became the first company in the world to be authorized for commercial BVLOS operations of drone logistics networks over cities in Switzerland. In 2019, Matternet and UPS partnered to provide drone delivery services to US healthcare systems, and together enabled the first FAA-Approved Drone Airline in the US, UPS Flight Forward. In 2021, Matternet announced its first city-wide drone delivery network in partnership with the Department of Health of Abu Dhabi. To date, Matternet technology has enabled over 20,000 commercial flights. For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://mttr.net.
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The distinction acknowledges that out of all Certified B Corporations worldwide, Avocado is among the top five percent in the Community impact category.
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B Corp™ named Avocado a 2022 Best for the World™ company in recognition of its exceptional positive impact on their community. Best for the World is a distinction granted by B Lab to Certified B Corporations whose verified B Impact Scores in the five impact areas evaluated in the B Impact Assessment — community, customers, environment, governance, and workers — rank in the top 5% of all B Corps in their corresponding size group.
Every year, Best for the World recognizes the top-performing B Corps creating the greatest positive impact through their businesses. More than a badge of honor, Best for the World provides an opportunity for recognized companies to share knowledge, learnings, and best practices with the B Corp community and businesses outside of the community to encourage innovation and transformation across the business sector.
Avocado earned the honor because of its commitment to 1% For the Planet — Avocado donates 1% of all its revenues to impact nonprofits in the organization — and its robust donation program, through which they give returned mattresses, toppers, and pillows to their nationwide network of more than 1,000 nonprofit partners, including local women's shelters, rehabilitation centers, refugee centers, and centers for those with disabilities.
"Giving back to our community is fundamental to Avocado," said Avocado Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Mark Abrials. "We're proud that B Corp recognized our business as one of the 'Best For the World,' but we also recognize that our work has just begun."
Avocado became a Certified B Corporation in May 2020, with a score of 126.2 — putting them well ahead of the 80-point minimum threshold and claiming the highest score of any mattress and bedding company.
"Avocado drives real, positive change by committing 1% of annual sales, forging powerful partnerships and amplifying those stories," said Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet. "We're grateful for Avocado's leadership in growing the dynamic momentum that will propel our movement forward with an even greater collective impact."
From the beginning, Avocado just wanted a new kind of mattress. One that was greener — better for people and the planet — affordable, and comfortable. It was a simple idea rooted in a much bigger vision. Five years later, Avocado continues to expand — from bedding, to furniture, to their skin + bath collection, and their line of responsible loungewear. As the company grows, Avocado continues to redefine what it means to be a sustainable, ethical brand. The company is a Certified B Corporation, a Climate Neutral® Certified business, and a member of 1% For the Planet, remaining true to its original purpose: to be one of the most sustainable companies on Earth. Learn more at AvocadoGreen.com.
If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Hann at jessica@avocadomattress.com.
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WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - PADM Medical Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of David Donnelly, a seasoned healthcare industry executive with over 30 years of success and experience in the healthcare and medical device industry, to the position of President and General Manager
PADM Medical Canada is pleased to announce that David Donnelly has joined the organization as our new President and General Manager effective February 1, 2023. David brings over 30 years of success and experience in the healthcare and medical device industry. David has extensive senior management experience in healthcare manufacturing and distribution in the functional areas of Marketing, Business Development and Sales. Prior to joining PADM Medical Canada, David held leadership positions with CHS, Medicom, The Stevens Company and Medline. David has also been active over the years within the industry, sitting on the Board of Directors for the HealthCare Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) and as Co-Chair of the Healthcare Supply Chain Network (HSCN). David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.
"We are excited to have David join our team. His extensive experience and depth of skill will be invaluable as we continue to grow our ability to service our expanding group of customers with innovative products and services" says Martin Petrak, PADM Medical Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer. "PADM Medical Canada's ability to attract the best and the brightest in the Canadian healthcare sector is a testament to the work that our PADM Medical team has done to change the status quo in the healthcare industry as we continue to work towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future."
"I am very excited to join this dynamic and innovative team and am looking forward to connecting with our customers in the coming weeks" says David Donnelly.
For more about PADM Medical, please visit www.padmmedical.com.
PADM Medical Group (padmmedical.com) is a global leader in design and development of medical devices, specifically eco-friendly sustainable medical consumables, and products. PADM Medical Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of the PADM Group of Companies. The PADM organization is an operationally diverse entity with a defining focus and expertise in highly technical and advanced manufacturing.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Belgium's Ingmar De Vos has been re-elected with an overwhelming majority by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) member National Federations to serve a third and final term as FEI President. The Presidential election was held during today's FEI Hybrid General Assembly held in Cape Town (RSA) and virtually, allowing National Federations unable to attend in-person to vote online in real time. Standing unopposed for a second time, the 59-year-old received widespread support for his last four-year term, which will run until 2026.
"I am deeply honoured to have your trust and confidence to lead the FEI for one more term," Ingmar De Vos said in his address to the annual equestrian Assembly.
"Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege to witness the power of unity at work in our community, and it is this solidarity that brought us through some incredibly challenging times. We have moved forward together because we all put aside our differences for the wider benefit of our sport and community. We have come out stronger than ever as a result and I know that this foundation will serve us well for the future.
"And the future is very much on my mind as I now embark on my final term in office. I am determined to leave a strong legacy that my successor and the community can continue to build on in the years to come.
De Vos, the 13th FEI President since the International Federation was founded in 1921 and only the fourth to become an IOC Member, was also the first male President succeeding three female heads of the organisation when he was first elected to the position in 2014 in Baku (AZE).
Widely sought after for his sports administration experience, De Vos is an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, as well as a member of three IOC Commissions (Legal Affairs, Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Commission, and Los Angeles 2028 Coordination Commission), member of the Council of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), and member of the Executive Committee and Foundation Board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Under De Vos' leadership, the FEI as an organisation has earned a strong standing in the Olympic community for its sustainability initiatives, advancing animal welfare, championing gender diversity, equality and inclusion, as well as promoting youth sport. De Vos has also led the equestrian community in critical discussions over key changes to the Olympic formats to bring the sport more in line with the aims and ambitions of Olympic agenda 2020+5.
Since taking office in 2014, he has also introduced several changes to the governance structures of the international body. The FEI has consistently appeared in the top five organisations in the ASOIF International Federation governance review, and took first place in the ranking in 2022.
At the FEI Sports Forum 2022, De Vos also delivered on a promise to fully integrate Grooms into the FEI Family with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the FEI and the International Grooms Association.
More recently, De Vos announced the creation of an independent Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission to develop a practical framework to address current and future concerns related to the use of horses in sport.
"Sustainability and the modernisation of equestrian sport with welfare at its heart are my key objectives for the next four years," De Vos said.
"If we are to remain relevant as a sport, then we need to have an organisation that is well equipped to adapt to the challenges that come our way. Open and honest dialogue has been the reason we have been able to shape the future of equestrian together since 1921. I look forward to more of the same over the next four years."
More about Ingmar De Vos
During his time at the Belgian National Federation, Ingmar De Vos was chef de mission for the Belgian team at all six FEI World Equestrian Games™ between 1990 and 2010 and at three Olympic Games – Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. He is a member of the Belgian Olympic Academy. He was co-founder of the European Equestrian Federation in 2010 and was also Secretary General from 2010 until 2011, when he joined the FEI.
After three years as FEI Secretary General, Ingmar De Vos was elected as FEI President in December 2014 at the FEI General Assembly in Baku, Azerbaijan. Under the FEI Statutes, a President can serve up to three four-year terms.
About Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) www.fei.org
The FEI is the world governing body for horse sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and was founded in 1921. Equestrian sport has been part of the Olympic movement since the 1912 Games in Stockholm. The FEI is the sole controlling authority for all international events in the Olympic sports of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, as well as Driving, Endurance and Vaulting.
The FEI became one of the first international sports governing bodies to govern and regulate global para sport alongside its able-bodied disciplines when Para Dressage and Para Driving joined its ranks in 2006. The FEI now governs all international competitions for Para Dressage and Para Driving.
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for XELA, F, UXIN, VLCN, and YSG.
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9 shot, 2 trampled at Wichita, Kansas nightclub as mayor calls for city to ‘stand united’ against gun violence
Mayor Brandon Whipple says 'we will not tolerate gun violence'
The mayor of Wichita, Kansas, is calling for his city to "stand united against the alarming rise in gun violence" following a shooting at a nightclub over the weekend that left nine people injured with bullet wounds and another two hospitalized after being trampled.
Wichita Police Lt. Aaron Moses said investigators believe several shooters opened fire inside the City Nightz club just before 1 a.m. on Sunday. At least one suspect so far is in custody and police are investigating four guns recovered from the scene to determine if they were the weapons the shooters used.
"We will not tolerate gun violence in our city, and we must stand united against the alarming rise in gun violence," Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said following the shooting, calling the safety of residents his "number one priority."
"We must advocate for safer communities and continue proactive measures to prevent such tragedies, while fostering a culture of peace, empathy, and understanding," he added.
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The motive for the shooting remains unclear. Police on Monday identified the suspect arrested as Brandon Young, 31, of Florissant, Missouri, who is now facing two counts of aggravated battery.
The Wichita Police Department did not immediately respond Monday to a request for further comment from Fox News Digital.
One of the victims was critically injured, and all are receiving treatment at a local hospital, according to Moses.
"The shooting victim’s ages and genders are the following: 22-year-old male, 26-year-old male, 24-year-old female, 34-year-old male, 22-year-old female, 29-year-old male, 24-year-old male, 25-year-old male, and 25-year-old male," Wichita Police said.
The two people trampled were a 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man.
Detective Chris Merceau said Sunday that police have been called to the nightclub about a dozen times this year for various incidents, including a report of aggravated battery and a drive-by shooting on May 21, according to The Associated Press.
2 ARRESTED IN FATAL SHOOTING OF KANSAS 6-YEAR-OLD PLAYING OUTSIDE
He added that police met with the club's owner after that incident and discussed the importance of using electronic wands to detect weapons on patrons and surveillance cameras. He said investigators will work to determine if any of those recommendations were followed.
Jacob Green said one of his best friends is among those injured, according to KSN.
He told the station he woke up Sunday morning to a phone call from his friend’s roommate.
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"I pick it up; it’s not him," Green said. "It’s his roommate. He’s like, hey, something happened last night. He got shot,' and my heart just sank."
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Canadian actress Samantha Weinstein — known for her many roles including appearing in the 2013 remake of "Carrie" — has died at the age of 28 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with ovarian cancer.
A tribute posted to her social media page shared she passed away on May 14 in Toronto surrounded by loved ones.
"After two and a half years of cancer treatment, and a lifetime of jet setting around the world," the May 15 Instagram statement read. "Voicing a plethora of cartoon animals, making music, and knowing more about life than most people ever will, she is off on her next adventure."
Weinstein began acting at six years old, going on to appear in a number of films including "Big Girl," "The Stone Age" and "Toronto Stories." She also played the role of Heather in 2013's "Carrie," co-starring alongside Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.
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In July 2022, the "Siblings" actress opened up about being diagnosed with cancer at 25 after noticing she was "strangely bloated," noting the health battle "happened almost overnight."
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"My roommate assured me her girlfriends got like this all the time and it was just ovulation… or something," she wrote in a personal essay for "Love What Matters." "It was not ovulation or something."
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Weinstein went on to explain that after spending four days in the hospital recovering from surgery, she returned home, during which she dealt with intense chronic pain.
"Every day was a struggle to keep my spirits up and not collapse into the blackhole that was my mind," she noted. "What would happen to my health? My career? My life?"
During that time, Weinstein would reconnect with an old friend, Michael Knutson—who would later become her husband in October of that year.
"First dates were nerve wracking enough, but I had just received some devastating news the week before—it was cancer," she wrote. "Talk about scaring a guy off! There was something about him, though, that put me at ease."
After telling him about her health battle, as Weinstein shared, the "inevitable rejection...never came."
"Michael smiled and squeezed my hand," she added. "His mother had fought cancer for eight years and had passed away two years ago. He was ready for this."
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Is the Loch Ness monster real? – Landon, age 10
An amazing and wonderful thing about people is our imagination. Indeed, it’s one of the qualities that makes us human.
Every invention that led to our advanced civilization – cars, planes, TV, computers and millions of other things – came from someone’s imagination.
At the same time, the human mind imagines all sorts of things that are not real: gremlins, leprechauns, fairies, trolls, mermaids, zombies and vampires. This also includes imaginary animals, like dragons, unicorns, werewolves, sea serpents and centaurs.
Through stories passed down from generation to generation for hundreds or even thousands of years, these mythological creatures have become legends. In modern times, movies, television and books have spread these stories to millions or even billions of people.
As an anthropology professor, I have spent my life studying human behavior, biology and cultures. And I have studied the evolution of animals and humans. I work in reality, not fantasy.
Yet I understand why these creatures fascinate us; they are intriguing, magical and sometimes frightening. Yet they all have one thing in common. They appeal to the imagination. People wish for them to exist.
The Loch Ness legend
One legend is from northern Scotland in the United Kingdom, where a cold, murky and mysterious freshwater lake called Loch Ness is located. “Loch” is pronounced as “lock.” The word means “lake” in the Scottish language.
Loch Ness is quite large – roughly 23 miles long (37 kilometers), a mile wide (1,600 meters) and very deep (788 feet, or 240 meters, at its deepest). Legends about the lake date back nearly 1,500 years, when an Irish monk, St. Columba, encountered a beast in the river that flows into Loch Ness. Supposedly, he drove the creature away when he made the sign of the Christian cross.
In modern times, more than 1,000 people claim they’ve seen “Nessie,” the name locals gave to the creature decades ago. Descriptions vary. Some say the creature resembles a salamander; others say a whale, or a seal.
Typically, visibility during these sightings was not good. In most of these cases, the witnesses were familiar with the Loch Ness legend.
So far, no one has ever found any physical evidence of an unusual or prehistoric creature living in the loch. Good physical evidence might be capturing the creature, or a clear photograph, or an encounter where a biologist has an opportunity to examine the creature.
Nessie is not a plesiosaur
Over the years, some people have conjured up fake evidence – such as footprints, photographs or phony floating objects – to trick others and “prove” the existence of the monster.
The best known of these is a 1934 photograph of what appears to be a creature with a long neck and small head.
The image in the photo looks like a plesiosaur, a long-necked and long-extinct marine dinosaur that resembles descriptions of Nessie.
The phony photograph was really a crude molded figure of a plesiosaur floating on top of a toy submarine.
Yet many people believed – and still believe – the photo is real.
Why Nessie isn’t real
Here are four reasons the Loch Ness monster, like a walking mummy or howling werewolf, is an imaginary creature. First, a large air-breathing animal would have to surface frequently. That means many more people would have seen it.
Second, many people have searched for Nessie, with scuba divers and sonar, all without success. A 2019 study of DNA samples collected from the lake did not suggest the presence of a dinosaur or large reptile.
Third, the Loch Ness body of water has existed for only 10,000 years, since the end of the last glacial period on Earth. But the dinosaurs died out 65 million years ago. So a prehistoric dinosaur could not have ever lived in the lake.
Finally, and perhaps most critical: For the Loch Ness monster to exist and persist through time, a population of these animals must reproduce themselves. Single animals live only for their lifetimes, and not for hundreds of years, as the legend suggests.
Science finds answers
Scientists can usually show that something exists, whether it be a plant or a planet. It’s often very difficult to demonstrate that something – like a monster in a lake – does not exist.
And it’s understandable that many people are intrigued with the Loch Ness monster. Fantastical beliefs and mythmaking seem to be a part of the way human beings like to think.
But by using logic, experimentation and research, scientists can explore the mysteries of the world and find answers.
And there’s more than enough scientific evidence to show that the Loch Ness monster lives only as a creature of our imagination.
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Becoming a hometown tourist with Cabell County Schools
Published: Jul. 5, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - You don’t have to take a big trip to have some fun with your little ones this summer. There are plenty of activities close to home, if you know where to look.
Dr. Ashley Stephens with Cabell County Schools stopped by First Look at Four to talk about becoming a “hometown tourist.”
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– Sports content studio has engaged screenwriter Janine Eser to adapt Denhollander's memoir subtitled "My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics" –
LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The cutting-edge sports content studio, game1, announced today that it has optioned Rachael Denhollander's memoir What is a Girl Worth: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics and has engaged Janine Eser to adapt the book into a screenplay. Eser recently adapted the screenplay to Trevor Noah's bestselling memoir, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, which has Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o attached to star.
"We are honored to partner with Rachael on such an important project," said Beverly Nuako, Vice President of Development at game1. "Her relentless pursuit of justice is an inspiration. We are also privileged to have Janine Eser's thoughtful approach and vision to adapt this extraordinary book. It can't be overstated how critically important it is to represent the hardships that many brave women endured as an effort to challenge a pervasive culture of silence."
The feature film will follow the life of Denhollander, recounting her life up to meeting former USA Gymnastics Team and Michigan State University doctor the subsequent fight to bring justice for his serial abuse of young girls seeking medical care. Despite powerful institutions attempting to cover up his abuse, Denhollander launched an investigation that would ultimately unmask one of the most prolific sexual abusers in recorded history, while building an army of survivors that would take him down. Following her leadership, more than 200 women participated in the criminal prosecution and sentencing of Nasser, leading to his life imprisonment.
"The real story of the Nassar case isn't what happened in the court room – it's how we got there," said Denhollander. "It's the story of what survivors face every day, the cost of speaking up, and all the times the miracle almost didn't happen. It's the story of what happens when each person chooses what is right, over and over again, no matter the cost, and those choices come together and change the world."
In addition to Nuako and Denhollander, game1 contributor Therese Andrews will also play a key role in the development and production of this film, with all three women serving as Executive Producers, while Basil Iwanyk, Greg Economou, and Mark Ciardi will serve as Producers of the film.
"Rachael's strength and perseverance are unparalleled," concluded Andrews. "In the end, her story is incredibly uplifting, filled with hope, perseverance, and ultimately triumph."
Designed to create and own high-end original sports-based content, game1 is changing the landscape of sports storytelling through the creation, production, and distribution of premium, cinematic content in the form of feature films, scripted & unscripted television, digital & social content, as well as audio content & podcasts. The studio, based in Los Angeles and New York, will create a bridge between curated sports-based intellectual property and the Hollywood film industry actors, writers, directors, and producers. For more information, please visit game1.com and join us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
PRESS CONTACT: David Cooper, 917-716-8566 // david@mvppr.com
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Twitter said Friday that its board of directors has unanimously adopted a “poison pill” defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s proposal to buy the company and take it private.
The move would allow existing Twitter shareholders to buy additional shares at a discount, thereby diluting Musk’s stake in the company and making it harder for him to corral a majority of shareholder votes in favor of the acquisition.
Twitter’s plan would take effect if Musk’s roughly 9% stake grows to 15% or more.
Twitter said the poison pill would enable its investors to “realize the full value of their investment” by reducing the likelihood that any one person can gain control of the company without either paying shareholders a premium or giving the board more time to evaluate their offer. Such defenses, formally called shareholder rights plans, are used to prevent the takeover of a corporation by making any acquisition prohibitively expensive for the bidder.
Even if it discourages his takeover attempt, Musk could still take over the company by waging a “proxy fight” in which shareholders vote to retain or dismiss the company’s current directors. Twitter said the plan doesn’t prevent the board from engaging with parties or accepting an acquisition proposal if it’s in the company’s best interests.
“They’re gearing up for a battle here with Musk,” said Daniel Ives, an analyst for Wedbush Securities. “They also have to give themselves time to try to find another potential buyer.”
Twitter revealed in a securities filing Thursday that Musk offered to buy the company outright for more than $43 billion, saying the social media platform “needs to be transformed as a private company” in order to build trust with its users.
“I believe free speech is a societal imperative for a functioning democracy,” Musk said in the filing. “I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form.”
Later on Thursday, during an onstage interview at a TED event, he went even broader: “Having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization.”
Musk revealed in regulatory filings over recent weeks that he’d been buying Twitter shares in almost daily batches starting Jan. 31, ending up with a stake of about 9%. Only Vanguard Group controls more Twitter shares. A lawsuit filed Tuesday in New York federal court alleged that Musk illegally delayed disclosing his stake in the social media company so he could buy more shares at lower prices.
After Musk announced his stake, Twitter quickly offered him a seat on its board on the condition that he would limit his purchases to no more than 14.9% of the company’s outstanding stock. But the company said five days later that Musk had declined.
Ives said Twitter’s poison pill path is a predictable defensive maneuver but could be seen as a “sign of weakness” on Wall Street. | https://www.wivb.com/science/twitter-adopts-poison-pill-defense-in-musk-takeover-bid/ | 2022-04-15 19:04:29 | 1 | https://www.wivb.com/science/twitter-adopts-poison-pill-defense-in-musk-takeover-bid/ |
BEIJING, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China Online Education Group ("51Talk" or the "Company") (NYSE: COE), a global online education platform with core expertise in English education, today announced that it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement, dated June 24, 2022 (the "Share Purchase Agreement"), with Dasheng Holding (HK) Limited ("Dasheng"), an entity controlled by Mr. Jiajia Jack Huang, chairman of the board of directors (the "Board") and chief executive officer of the Company, pursuant to which Mr. Jiajia Jack Huang, through Dasheng, will acquire all of the Company's online English tutoring businesses in the China mainland, including all associated liabilities and assets (the "China Mainland Business"), for US$1.
The China Mainland Business is conducted by the subsidiaries of and variable interest entities controlled by China Online Education (HK) limited ("COE HK"), which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, Dasheng will acquire all of the equity interests of COE HK from the Company (the "Transaction"). After the closing of the Transaction (the "Closing"), Dasheng will grant a right to the Company to purchase certain newly issued shares of up to 99% of the outstanding shares of the entities holding the China Mainland Business with an exercise price of US$1 (the "Warrant"). The Warrant may be exercised within five years from the Closing, subject to applicable laws of China and requirements of the competent government authorities.
The Board, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a committee of two independent and disinterested directors established by the Board (the "Special Committee"), approved the Share Purchase Agreement and the Transaction. The Special Committee negotiated the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement with the assistance of financial and legal advisors.
The Closing is subject to certain customary conditions and is expected to take place on or around June 30, 2022.
The Company's overseas business outside the China mainland and its associated assets and liabilities are not part of the Transaction and will be the Company's strategic focus going forward. Upon the Closing, the Company expects to shift from a negative net assets position to a positive net assets position.
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This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. 51Talk may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about 51Talk's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in 51Talk's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and 51Talk does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About China Online Education Group
China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) is a global online education platform with core expertise in English education. The Company's mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable. The Company's online and mobile education platforms enable students to take live interactive English lessons on demand. The Company connects its students with a large pool of highly qualified teachers that it assembled using a shared economy approach, and employs student and teacher feedback and data analytics to deliver a personalized learning experience to its students.
For further information: China Online Education Group, Investor Relations, ir@51talk.com.
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MOSCOW – A Russian court has rejected an appeal by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who contended that prison authorities illegally prevented his lawyers from bringing necessary equipment including voice recorders and laptop computers to a court session held in a prison.
Navalny testified at the Tuesday session by video, the first time he has been seen since being moved to a maximum-security prison. A lower court had previously rejected his complaint about the recording devices ban.
Close associates of Navalny have faced criminal charges and many have left Russia. Authorities shut down his group’s political infrastructure — an anti-corruption foundation and a nationwide network of offices — by labeling it extremist.
On Tuesday, prominent opposition politician Ilya Yashin was sentenced to 15 days in jail on charges of failing to obey police. He was detained late Monday while walking in a park, and police said he had grabbed one officer by the uniform and vulgarly insulted them.
However, Yashin claimed that police approached him while he was sitting on a bench with a friend and demanded he go with them without explanation.
“I am not crazy, to get in a fight with three policemen,” he said on the Telegram messaging app.
Yashin has criticized Russia's military actions in Ukraine and in May was ordered to pay 90,000 rubles ($1700) on charges of discrediting the Russian military.
He faces 15 days in jail if convicted of disobeying police.
Navalny was arrested in January 2021 upon returning from Germany, where he had been recuperating from nerve-agent poisoning he blamed on the Kremlin. He received a 2½-year sentence for allegedly violating the conditions of his parole while outside Russia.
In March, Navalny was sentenced to nine years in prison on charges of fraud and contempt of court, allegations he rejected as a politically motivated attempt by Russian authorities to keep him behind bars for as long as possible. | https://www.wsls.com/news/world/2022/06/28/navalny-appeal-rejected-another-kremlin-critic-jailed/ | 2022-06-28 12:24:41 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/world/2022/06/28/navalny-appeal-rejected-another-kremlin-critic-jailed/ |
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BEJIING (AP) — President Xi Jinping called Monday for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs after Beijing scored a diplomatic coup as the host of talks that produced an agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to reopen diplomatic relations.
Xi gave no details of the ruling Communist Party’s plans in a speech to China’s ceremonial legislature. But Beijing has been increasingly assertive since he took power in 2012 and called for changes in the International Monetary Fund and other entities it says fail to reflect the desires of developing countries.
China should “actively participate in the reform and construction of the global governance system” and promote “global security initiatives,” said Xi, the country’s most powerful leader in decades.
That will add “positive energy to world peace and development,” Xi said.
On Friday, Xi was named to another term in the ceremonial presidency after breaking with tradition in October and awarding himself a third-five year term as general secretary of the ruling party, putting himself on track to become leader for life.
The National People’s Congress on Sunday cemented Xi’s dominance by endorsing the appointment of his loyalists as premier and other government leaders in a once-a-decade change. Xi has sidelined potential rivals and loaded the top ranks of the ruling party with his supporters.
The new premier, Li Qiang, tried Monday to reassure entrepreneurs but gave no details of possible plans to improve conditions after Xi’s government spent the past decade building up state companies that control banking, energy, steel, telecoms and other industries.
Li’s comments echoed promises by other Chinese leaders over the past six months to support entrepreneurs who generate jobs and wealth. They have vowed to simplify regulations and taxes but have given no indication they plan to rein in state companies that entrepreneurs complain drain away their profits.
The ruling party will “treat enterprises of all types of ownership equally” and “support the development and growth of private enterprises,” Li said.
“Our leading cadres at all levels must sincerely care about and serve private enterprises,” he said.
Chinese officials earlier indicated anti-monopoly and data security crackdowns that knocked tens of billions of dollars off the stock market value of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and other tech companies were ending. But entrepreneurs were rattled anew in February when a star banker who played a leading role in tech deals disappeared. Bao Fan’s company said he was “cooperating in an investigation” but gave no details.
Li said Beijing will make a priority of job creation as it tries to revive economic growth that sank to 3% last year, the second-lowest level in decades. This year’s official growth target is “around 5%.”
The premier expressed confidence China can cope as its workforce shrinks. The number of potential workers age 15 to 59 has fallen by more than 5% from its 2011 peak, an unusually abrupt decline for a middle-income country.
Li said that while China is losing its “demographic dividend” of young workers, better education means it is gaining a “talent dividend.” He said some 15 million people still enter the workforce every year.
“Abundant human resources is still China’s outstanding advantage,” he said.
Abroad, Beijing also has built on China’s growing heft as the second-largest economy to promote trade and construction initiatives that Washington, Tokyo, Moscow and New Delhi worry will expand its strategic influence at their expanse.
Those include the multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative to construct ports, railways and other trade-related infrastructure across an arc of countries from the South Pacific through Asia to Africa and Europe. China also is promoting trade and security initiatives.
A “Global Security Initiative” issued in February said China is “ready to conduct bilateral and multilateral security cooperation with all countries.” It offered to help African countries resolve disputes and to set up a “new security framework in the Middle East.”
Also last month, Beijing called for a cease-fire in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Chinese involvement but said success would require action in addition to words. Beijing has refused to criticize President Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine and has accused Western governments of provoking the invasion.
Xi’s government rattled the United States and Australia in early 2022 when it signed an agreement with the Solomon Islands that would allow Chinese navy ships and security forces to be stationed in the South Pacific nation.
The foreign minister, Qin Gang, warned Washington last week of possible “conflict and confrontation” if the United States doesn’t change course in relations that have been strained by conflicts over Taiwan, human rights, Hong Kong, security and technology.
Xi called Monday for faster technology development and more self-reliance in a speech loaded with nationalistic terms. He referred eight times to “national rejuvenation,” or restoring China to its rightful place as an economic, cultural and political leader.
He said that before the ruling party took power in 1949, China was “reduced to a semi-colonial, semi-feudal country, subject to bullying by foreign countries.”
“We have finally washed away the national humiliation, and Chinese people are the master of their own destiny,” Xi said. “The Chinese nation has stood up, become rich and is becoming strong.”
Xi also called for the country to “unswervingly achieve” the goal of “national reunification,” a reference to Beijing’s claim that Taiwan, the self-ruled island democracy, is part of its territory and is obliged to unite with China, by force if necessary.
The president of Micronesia, a group of islands east of the Philippines, in a letter dated March 9 and obtained by The Associated Press, accused China of “political warfare.” David Panuelo said Beijing used spying and bribes in an effort to ensure Micronesia would side with China or stay neutral in a possible conflict with Taiwan.
The Chinese foreign ministry denied the allegations.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved, and union leaders and star strikers sought Friday to keep morale high as the novelty of picket lines wears off.
“The momentum is still building,” said stand-up comic, writer and actor Marc Maron outside Netflix headquarters. “I got some of my comedy buddies — we’re like, let’s go, let’s make sure we’re there and we show up for our union.
“There’s a lot of people here and look, eventually they have to, they have to negotiate, right?”
Maron starred on the series “GLOW” for Netflix, whose headquarters in an increasingly hip section of Hollywood has been a bustling hub during the strike, with music blasting and food trucks serving ice cream, shaved ice and churros. It has been harder for picketers to keep the energy up at more sprawling corporate campuses like Warner Bros. in Burbank.
As the strike begins to stretch on, the regular appearance of stars including Tina Fey, Rosario Dawson and Kevin Bacon have given a jolt to picket lines and provided high-profile voices on issues that are key to both writers and actors — better pay and preserving established practices like residual payments, as well as protection from the use of artificial intelligence. Roughly 65,000 actors — the vast majority of whom make less than $27,000 a year from their screen work — along with 11,500 screenwriters, are on strike.
On Friday, actors in London rallied in solidarity with their Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists brethren. Stars including Brian Cox, Andy Serkis, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg and Imelda Staunton gathered with other performers and production crew in Leicester Square for the demonstration organized by British actors’ union Equity.
They chanted “One struggle, one fight, we support SAG-AFTRA fight” and “The luvvies, united, will never be defeated,” using a British slang term for actors.
Cox, who played media mogul Logan Roy in “Succession,” said, “I think we are at the thin end of a horrible wedge,” with artificial intelligence shaking the foundations of actors’ work.
“The wages are one thing, but the worst aspect is the whole idea of AI and what AI can do to us,” he said. “AI is the really, really serious thing. And it’s the thing where we’re most vulnerable.”
The British actors’ union is not on strike, though many members are also part of the U.S. union.
Cox said it was important actors showed solidarity with striking screenwriters in the Writers Guild of America.
“We’re just like pieces of furniture without writers,” he said. Cox said he was “extremely annoyed” with the directors’ union for “not coming out in support” of colleagues in the industry.
The Directors Guild of America reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the studios and streamers last month on similar key issues. The terms were not disclosed, and while the actors and writers guilds congratulated the DGA on the deal, some individual members were concerned that agreement would pressure their own unions to fall in line.
In a statement last week, the DGA said it was “proud to stand with actors and writers in their fight to win agreements that address their unique and important concerns, just as they supported us in our negotiations.”
Serkis, who has become a specialist in playing digitally created characters since he first played Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings” saga two decades ago, said “I’m probably one of the most scanned actors on the planet.”
“I know that my image can be used, or my library of movements, can be used or my voice,” he said, adding that it “is wrong that that is easily accessed and used without remunerating the artist.”
In the U.S., Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago were among the the major cities with strike events Wednesday and Thursday, demonstrating that film production doesn’t just happen in New York and Los Angeles.
There’s no indication when negotiations with studios and streaming companies, which are represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, will resume. The group has said they’ve offered both writers and actors substantial pay increases and have tried to meet other demands.
“Please come back to the table, please be realistic, please have a little bit more socialism in your heart and think of the people who make the money for you,” “Mission Impossible” star Pegg urged studios and streaming services.
Many on the picket lines in the U.S. have seized upon comments by their corporate bosses like Disney CEO Bob Iger, who last week called the unions’ demands “not realistic.”
During an earnings event Wednesday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said grew up in a union household and knew the strike was painful on workers and their families.
“We’re super committed to getting to an agreement as soon as possible. One that’s equitable and one that enables the unions, the industry and everybody in it to move forward into the future,” he said.
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Lawless reported from London. Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged mostly higher in unsteady trading on Wall Street Tuesday as some concerns dissipate over protests in China against that country’s severe COVID restrictions.
The S&P 500 rose 0.1% as of 10:19 a.m. Eastern after bobbing between small gains and losses throughout the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed at 33,850 and the Nasdaq fell less than 0.1%.
Small-company stocks were mostly higher. The Russell 2000 rose 0.6%.
Energy stocks rose as U.S. crude oil prices climbed 2.4%. Valero rose 1%. Several big health care and technology stocks fell and weighed on the broader markets. UnitedHealth Group slipped 1% and Apple slipped 0.5%.
Bond yields gained ground. The yield on the 10-year Treasury, which influences mortgage rates, rose to 3.73% from 3.68% late Monday.
Markets in Europe were mixed and markets in Asia rose broadly.
Hong Kong’s benchmark index jumped 3.5% as protests in China seemingly calmed down amid a heightened police presence in major cities and the government eases some of its lockdown restrictions.
China’s “zero-COVID” policy includes strict lockdown procedures that have crimped the nation’s economy and threaten global supply chains. That has added to broader concerns globally about stubbornly hot inflation and the potential for recessions to hit economies worldwide.
Wall Street’s big focus remains the Federal Reserve’s fight against the hottest inflation in decades. The central bank has been aggressively raising interest rates to make borrowing more difficult and tame high prices. The Fed’s benchmark rate currently stands at 3.75% to 4%, up from close to zero in March.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at the Brookings Institution about the outlook for the U.S. economy and the labor market on Wednesday. Investors have been hoping that the Fed could ease up on its rate increases and are closely watching the latest data on inflation, consumer spending and the employment market.
The Conference Board reported on Tuesday that consumer confidence fell slightly in November from October, but remains relatively strong. Consumer spending has been solid area of the economy, along with employment.
The U.S. government will be releasing several reports about the labor market this week. A report about job openings and labor turnover for October will be released Wednesday, followed by a weekly unemployment claims report Thursday. The closely watched monthly report on the job market will be released on Friday.
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Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
By MIKE STOBBE
AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday night sent a health alert to physicians, saying the outbreak includes at least 55 people in 12 states. One died.
Disease investigators have linked the infections, including some found in blood, urine and lungs, to EzriCare Artificial Tears. Many of the patients said they had used the product, which is a lubricant used to treat irritation and dryness.
The infections were all caused by a bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Investigators detected that kind of bacteria in open EzriCare bottles, but further testing was underway to see if the strains matched.
EzriCare said it is not aware of any evidence definitively linking the outbreak to the product, but that it has stopped distributing the eye drops. It also has a notice on its website urging consumers to stop using the drops.
“To the greatest extent possible, we have been contacting customers to advise them against continued use of the product. We also immediately reached out to both CDC and FDA and indicated our willingness to cooperate with any requests they may have of us,” the company said.
Two weeks ago, the CDC warned medical professional societies about the possible connection between the drops and the infections. The Wednesday alert was a broader, more public warning.
Infections were diagnosed in patients in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. One patient — in Washington — died with a blood infection. At least five others suffered permanent vision loss.
The outbreak is considered particularly worrisome because the bacteria driving it are resistant to standard antibiotics.
Investigators found the bacteria were not susceptible to any antibiotics routinely tested at public health laboratories. However, a newer antibiotic named cefiderocol did seem to work.
How could eye drops cause infections in the blood or lungs? The eye connects to the nasal cavity through the tear ducts. Bacteria can move from the nasal cavity into the lungs. Also, bacteria in these parts of the body can seed infections at other sites such as in the blood or wounds, CDC officials said.
The product is manufactured in India by Global Pharma Healthcare Pvt Ltd., EzriCare said.
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Major League Soccer on Monday gave D.C. United forward Nigel Robertha permission to resume team activities but did not reinstate teammate Taxi Fountas, three days after both players were placed on administrative leave following what sources described as a locker room confrontation.
According to two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the probe was ongoing, the incident occurred when Fountas grew frustrated with Robertha’s second-half performance. The two exchanged words on the field and the issue escalated in the locker room. One person said Robertha struck Fountas with a foam roller used for stretching. Fountas then berated his teammate with expletives, two people said.
Robertha, who is Black, accused Fountas, who is White, of using a racial slur, two people said. The Athletic first reported details of the confrontation.
A United spokesman said the team had no additional comment on the matter. An MLS official did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Robertha, a reserve forward from the Netherlands who recently returned from a long-term ankle injury, has scored one goal in seven appearances this year and six over three seasons with United. Fountas, a Greece national team regular, 2022 MLS all-star selection and United’s third-highest-paid player, has notched six goals in 17 matches this season after leading the club with 12 tallies last year.
This is not the first racial allegation to be aired against Fountas, who came to D.C. in March 2022 on a transfer from Austrian club Rapid Vienna. Fountas’s debut season was marred by a September incident in which Aimé Mabika, then a defender with Inter Miami, accused him using a racial slur in United’s 3-2 loss at Audi Field. MLS launched an investigation and said it found the allegation to be “credible” but that it could not “independently verify” it. Fountas denied the accusation but did not play in United’s final two games of the season after being granted additional time off by Coach Wayne Rooney.
Off-field issues have cast a pall over United since the MLS All-Star Game returned to Washington last week for the first time in 18 years. Hours before announcing Robertha and Fountas were on leave, United fired athletic trainer Reade Whitney for displaying a “discriminatory hand gesture” — the “okay” sign, which has increasingly been adopted by white supremacists and the far right — in a staff photo taken at an All-Star Game training session.
United returns to the field Wednesday night when it plays at Montreal in the Leagues Cup, a vastly expanded edition of a tournament featuring every team from MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX. D.C. will host Mexican club Pumas on Saturday night at Audi Field to conclude the tournament’s two-game group stage.
Rooney’s team, which sits in the ninth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot with 10 regular season matches remaining, doesn’t resume MLS action until Aug. 20.
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Uber launches advertising unit to let marketers target ads based on where you go
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
Uber is launching an in-house advertising division and rolling out its own form of targeted digital ads as it seeks to develop new revenue sources.
The ridehailing giant announced the launch of its “enterprise-wide” advertising unit on Wednesday, saying it will be helmed by Amazon advertising veteran Mark Grether.
Uber at the same time unveiled its new in-app “Journey Ads” service, which lets marketers place ads within the Uber app to reach customers at each step on their trips. This means the customers will be served ads when they check to see how far away their driver is, or follow the route of their journey via the app.
In a statement, Grether said Uber has a global audience of customers who “tell us where they want to go and what they want to get.”
“While these consumers are making purchase decisions and waiting for their destination or delivery we can engage them with messages from brands that are relevant to their purchase journeys,” Grether added.
Tech giants like Meta and Google have long used the data they collect from users to target ads, despite some digital privacy advocates denouncing this behavior.
Users can opt out of targeted ads on the Uber app at any time, Grether told the Wall Street Journal.
The announcement comes after Lyft launched its own advertising business in August.
The news also comes in the shadow of the Biden administration proposing a new labor rule last week that could classify millions of gig workers as employees — serving a potential challenge to the low-cost models that have powered the growth of gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft.
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The most powerful generator for aviation will provide compact and efficient power aboard the new hybrid-electric airship
PHOENIX, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell's (NASDAQ: HON) 1-megawatt generator has been selected by FLYING WHALES QUEBEC to supply power for its new hybrid-electric airship, the LCA60T. Both companies signed a contract for the integration and supply of Honeywell's 1-megawatt generator. Based in France and Canada, FLYING WHALES is developing the 200-meter-long vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for the heavy load transport market.
The proven high-power density and efficiency of Honeywell's 1-megawatt generator system allows it to integrate smoothly with propulsion and operational systems for piloted or autonomous aircraft. It can also be used as a 1-megawatt motor without modifications for electric propulsion engines. Aboard the LCA60T, the 1-megawatt generator will create a hybrid propulsion system by being integrated with a gearbox and a turbine that uses jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The Honeywell generator will supply electrical power to the electric engines, thereby creating a more efficient and sustainable form of travel — similar to the way hybrid-electric automobiles function.
"Honeywell's 1-megwatt generator is a perfect fit for a transformational aircraft like the LCA60T," said Dave Marinick, president, Engines & Power Systems, Honeywell Aerospace. "Our generator is four times as powerful as any other generator flying today, and at unmatched power density. We believe in creating a more sustainable future for aviation, and our work with FLYING WHALES is helping bring that future to life."
The LCA60T is a heavy-duty rigid airship with a 60-tonne payload capacity. It is 200 meters (m) long with a 96m by 8m by 7m high cargo bay supported by 10 nonpressurized helium cells. It is powered by a 4-megawatt hybrid electric propulsion chain. Like all aircraft, the LCA60T will be certified to ensure maximum operating safety. Originally designed to transport renewable wood resources from hard-to-access areas, LCA60T's unique stationary hovering design for loading and unloading is ideal for overcoming numerous logistical and technical problems in remote areas, and it has a remarkably low environmental footprint. This solution overcomes all ground constraints to transport large and heavy loads at a low cost. Flying Whales intends to fly the first LCA60T in 2025 and plans to manufacture 150 aircraft in the next 10 years.
"We are pleased and proud to welcome Honeywell, which joins us in developing the next generation of propulsion systems. This important collaboration completes and strengthens our Canadian consortium to develop and manufacture our high-power turbogenerator. Today, we are building in Canada the expertise and technological advancements for tomorrow's aeronautics," said Arnaud Thioulouse, chief executive officer of FLYING WHALES QUEBEC.
"The signing of this contract with Honeywell, one of the world's leading aerospace engineering companies, signals great technological advances in high-power electrical systems and demonstrates the key role of FLYING WHALES' product to trigger innovation. Honeywell's 1-megawatt generator will be integrated within the turbogenerator of the hybrid electric propulsion system. With this collaboration, not only are we equipping the LCA60T with the best technical solution for high-power onboard requirements, we are paving the way for a revolution in air transport," said Vincent Guibout, vice chief executive officer of FLYING WHALES.
In May 2022, Honeywell announced that the 1-megawatt generator had successfully completed its first round of testing. Since then, subsequent tests have shown even more powerful results. During the latest round of testing late in 2022, the megawatt generator operated at 1.06 MVA (1MW) power levels. The test demonstration ran continuously at 1,000 kilowatts, highlighting the megawatt generator's high-power density (~8kw/kg) and efficiency (~97%), which are key enablers in hybrid-electric propulsion for both aerospace and ground applications.
About Honeywell
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
About FLYING WHALES and FLYING WHALES QUÉBEC
FLYING WHALES is a French-Canadian company that develops an ambitious and unique program thanks to its innovations and the quality of its teams and industrial consortium: the LCA60T, a rigid airship for heavy load transport with a carrying capacity of 60 tons. Originally designed to meet the needs of logging renewable wood resources in hard-to-reach areas, the LCA60T's unique hovering loading and unloading characteristics will provide solutions to numerous logistical and landlocked problems around the world, with a very low environmental footprint. This solution will allow, at low cost, to free itself from all ground constraints for the point-to-point transport of heavy or bulky loads. Finally, FLYING WHALES is also developing FLYING WHALES SERVICES, the operating company for the LCA60T. FLYING WHALES QUÉBEC is its Canadian subsidiary, in which Investissement Québec is a shareholder, to participate in the aeronautical program and, in the industrial phase, to be able to address the American continent.
For more information, please visit: https://fr.flying-whales.com/
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Approximately 1.9 million Yeti coolers recalled
A recall doesn’t only happen to generic products. Once a product is distributed to the masses and put under the rigors of everyday use, defects can surface in even top-selling, name-brand goods. The latest example is Yeti coolers. Last week, a recall notice for roughly 1.9 million Yeti coolers was released. Here’s what you need to know.
In this article: Yeti Tundra 35 Cooler, Coleman Soft Cooler Bag and Tourit Backpack Cooler.
Why are Yeti coolers being recalled?
The potentially fatal defect discovered in the recalled Yeti products involves the magnetic-lined closures of certain models. These closures can fail and release the high-powered magnets that are sealed inside. If these magnets are ingested, they can attract to each other or another metal object and become lodged in the digestive tract. This can result in twisting, blockage, perforation, infection, blood poisoning and even death.
Which products are being recalled?
There are four Yeti soft coolers that are involved in this recall: the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0, the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 2.0, the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and the SideKick Dry Gear Case. These products were available in a variety of colors and sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods, ACE Hardware, Yeti and other stores nationwide from March 2018 to January 2023. They were also available online via Yeti and Amazon websites.
What should you do if you own a recalled product?
Yeti advises anyone who has one of the recalled coolers to stop using the product immediately and contact the company. Consumers can return the item free of charge and receive a suggested replacement product of equal or greater value or a Yeti gift card.
Best non-magnetic coolers
Yeti’s Tundra 35 is small enough for one person to carry, but it still holds up to 20 cans. The 3 inches of PermaFrost insulation and the bear-resistant FatWall design help keep items inside cool for extended periods of time. There are no magnets in this model; instead, the closures are heavy-duty rubber lid latches.
Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Cooler
This cooler has a zipperless lid that allows for quick and easy access to food and drinks. The deep-freeze insulation keeps ice for up to two days, making this a great option for everything from tailgating to camping. The removable shelf provides a place to store soft items, such as sandwiches, so they won’t get crushed.
Sold by Amazon
The Coleman soft cooler bag is a smaller, portable model that comes with a shoulder strap for convenient transport. It has heat-welded seams to guard against leaks and ripstop fabric to protect against tears. The zippered main compartment can keep ice for up to 24 hours.
Sold by Amazon
This classic Igloo cooler is a tent-shaped, molded plastic model with a locking lid to prevent spills. The lid features a built-in handle so it can be easily carried with one hand. The rugged build makes it solid for travel.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
A backpack cooler slips over your shoulders, making it a convenient way to bring cold beverages with you on a hike, a bike ride or a camping trip. It’s leakproof, insulated and has multiple pockets, so you can pack a variety of other items that don’t need to remain cold.
Sold by Amazon
Keter Outdoor Hot Tub Side Table
If you want something for your backyard, this patio cooler is a wise option. It features a compartment to keep beverages cool, plus a lid that can elevate and serve as a small table for your drinks. It’s large enough to hold up to 40 12-ounce cans, and it’s weather-resistant.
Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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Olivia Newton-John, one of the biggest pop stars in the 1970s and early 1980s, has died at the age of 73. She died on Monday at her ranch in southern California, according to her husband, John Easterling, in a post on her official Facebook page. "Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," it reads in part.
In the 1978 movie musical Grease, Newton-John starred as the good girl Sandy Olson, who falls for a bad boy played by John Travolta, who had also played the role on Broadway. He lobbied hard for Newton-John to make her film debut as his costar.
"I wanted this girl bad," Travolta told Merv Griffin on TV in 1981. "The perfect Sandy, the ultimate Sandy, would be Olivia Newton-John."
But the 28-year old Australian singer was skeptical about playing a high school student.
"I couldn't do an American accent, and I was too old," she told the Today show in 2019. "And I had all these reasons why I couldn't do it. We did a screen test. The chemistry was there. It worked and when John came to see me at my house — how could you say no to John Travolta?"
No one, it seemed, could say no to Grease. The soundtrack was wildly successful. A duet with Travolta ended up as a best-selling single.
Newton-John was born in England in 1948. She grew up in Australia, and started her performing career as a teenager. A regular on local radio and TV shows, she won a talent contest and ended up recording country-pop songs in the U.S.
For "Let me Be There," she won her first Grammy award in 1973. The following year, she earned two Grammys for "I Honestly Love You." Mellow pop songs became Newton-John's stock in trade, but she won her fourth Grammy in 1982 for the suggestive single "Let's Get Physical."
The song made her uncomfortable, Newton-John told NPR in 2012. "I thought it was a great song, but then had a panic attack and called my manager and said, 'You can't put this out, it's too over the top and it's too risque,' " she said, only to learn it had already gone to the radio.
It was Newton-John's idea to make the video for the song about exercise, she said, and she wore a sweatband, leotards and legwarmers.
After her other hits – such as "Magic" — and other movies, such as Xanadu, Newton-John dropped out of the spotlight to raise her daughter, and promote causes such as environmentalism and breast cancer awareness, after she was diagnosed with the disease. She treated it, she said, with alternative therapies, medical marijuana, humor and optimism.
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IS claims responsibility for deadly suicide bombing at rally that killed 54 in northwest Pakistan
KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people including five children at a pro-Taliban cleric’s rally in one of the worst attacks in the country in recent years.
IS, known as the Islamic State in Khorasan Province, made the claim in a statement posted on its Amaq website. The statement said the attack was part of the group’s continuing war against forms of democracy it deems to be against Islam.
Hours earlier, hundreds of mourners in the northwestern town of Bajur carried caskets draped in colorful cloths to burial sites following the previous day’s attack at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric.
Officials said Sunday’s bombing killed 54 people, including at least five children, and wounded nearly 200.
The attack appeared to reflect divisions between Islamist groups, which have a strong presence in the district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that borders Afghanistan. It targeted the Jamiat Ulema Islam party, which has ties to the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban.
At least 1,000 people were crowded into a tent near a market for the rally ahead of fall elections, according to police.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
Hundreds of mourners in northwestern Pakistan carried caskets draped in colorful cloths to burial sites in the hills Monday after a suicide bombing killed at least 54 people at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday’s bombing in Bajur that killed at least five children and wounded nearly 200 people.
The attack appeared to reflect divisions between Islamist groups, which have a strong presence in the district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that borders Afghanistan. It targeted the Jamiat Ulema Islam party, which has ties to the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban.
At least 1,000 people, according to police, were crowded into a tent near a market for the rally ahead of fall elections.
“People were chanting God is Great as the leaders arrived,” said Khan Mohammad, a local resident who said he was standing outside the tent, “and that was when I heard the deafening sound of the bomb.”
Mohammad said he heard people crying for help, and minutes later ambulances arrived and began taking the wounded away.
Police said their initial investigation suggested that the Islamic State group’s regional affiliate, a rival of the Taliban, could be responsible, while a Pakistan security analyst pointed to breakaway factions of the Pakistani Taliban as possible suspects.
The Pakistani military spent years fighting the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, in Bajur before declaring the district clear of militants in 2016. But the Jamiat Ulema Islam party, headed by hard-line cleric and politician Fazlur Rehman, has remained a potent political force.
On Monday, police recorded statements from some of the wounded at a hospital in Khar, the district’s principal town.
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province, which police identified as a suspect in the attack, is based in neighboring Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province and is a rival of the Afghan Taliban and al-Qaida.
Pakistani security analyst Mahmood Shah said some TTP members have been known to disobey their top leadership to carry out attacks, as have breakaway factions of the group.
Shah said such factions could have perpetrated the attack to cause “confusion, instability and unrest ahead of the elections.”
On Monday, female relatives and children wailed and beat their chests at family homes as the dead were taken for funerals, following local customs. Hundreds of men followed the caskets to mosques and open areas for special funeral prayers and then into the hills for burial.
As condolences continued to pour in from across the country, dozens of people who had lesser injuries were discharged from hospital, while the critically wounded were taken to the provincial capital of Peshawar by army helicopters. The death toll continued to rise as some critically wounded people died in hospital, physician Gul Naseeb said.
Gul Akbar, the father of an 11-year-old boy who was wounded in the attack, told The Associated Press that his entire family was in a state of shock after hearing about the bombing Sunday. He said he first went to the scene of the attack, and later found his son Taslim Khan being treated in a hospital in Khar.
“What would I have done if he had also been martyred? Five children died in this barbaric attack, and we want to know what our children did wrong,” he said.
Rehman’s party is preparing to contest elections, which are expected in October or November. Abdul Rasheed, one of the party’s senior leaders, said the bombing was aimed at weakening the party but that “such attacks cannot deter our resolve.”
Rehman’s party is part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition government, which came to power in April 2022 by ousting former Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote in the legislature.
Sharif called Rehman to express his condolences and assure the cleric that those who orchestrated the attack would be punished. Khan condemned the bombing Sunday, as did the U.S. and Russian embassies in Islamabad.
The Pakistani Taliban also distanced themselves from the bombing, saying that it was intended to set Islamists against each other. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Afghan Taliban, wrote in a tweet that “such crimes cannot be justified in any way.”
The bombing came hours before Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived in Islamabad, where he signed new agreements to boost trade and economic ties to mark a decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a sprawling package under which China has invested $10 billion in Pakistan over 10 years, according to Sharif.
“We will not tolerate any obstacles in the way of friendship with China,” Sharif said, as he stood next to He.
But the government canceled a cultural event that had been arranged in honor of He, according to Sharif, while the nation mourns.
Some Chinese nationals have also been targeted by militants in northwestern Pakistan and elsewhere.
Rehman, who has long supported Afghanistan’s Taliban government, survived at least two known bomb attacks in 2011 and 2014, when bombings damaged his car at rallies.
Sunday’s bombing was one of the worst in northwestern Pakistan in the last decade. In 2014, 147 people, mostly schoolchildren, were killed in a Taliban attack on an army-run school in Peshawar.
In January, 74 people were killed in a bombing at a mosque in Peshawar. And in February, more than 100 people, mostly policemen, died in a bombing at a mosque inside a high-security compound housing Peshawar police headquarters.
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Associated Press writer Munir Ahmed contributed to this story from Islamabad.
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It's Your Business: Chamber encourages swift action on economic development initiatives
Last week the Bloomington City Council unanimously approved a 51% increase to the local income tax rate that applies to all Monroe County residents. The tax increase will generate about $14.5 million in new annual revenue to fund additional economic development initiatives proposed by Mayor John Hamilton that address climate change preparedness, equity and quality of life, public safety and essential city services. Under the new local income tax rate, Monroe County government will also receive a new annual influx of $9.5 million and the town of Ellettsville will receive roughly $1 million in new annual revenue.
While the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce did not support a 51% increase to the local income tax rate, we did support new revenue that would provide the needed resources to fully fund our public safety and law enforcement services as well as certain enhancements to public transit services. The Chamber calculated that these investments would cost Monroe County taxpayers $7 million or about half of the amount that the city of Bloomington ultimately approved.
About the income tax:Bloomington City Council OKs countywide income tax hike. Here's how much it will cost you.
Now that the local income tax debate has been settled, the Chamber looks forward to working with local elected leaders to ensure that these investments deliver strong dividends for the residents, workers, and businesses of Monroe County.
Among the mayor’s newly proposed economic development investments that is of particular interest to the Chamber is the creation of an East/West express transit route that would serve the Park 48 education and employment hub located on West Third Street. Area employers such as Cook, Baxter, Tasus, KeHe and their employees would benefit greatly from these expanded transit options. Ivy Tech’s Bloomington campus and the students it serves would also benefit immensely. The Chamber encourages elected leaders to act swiftly with the new income tax revenue and commit to making an East/West express transit route a reality for our community.
The Chamber of Commerce also agrees that critical, new public safety investments must be made at both the city and county levels, and we strongly supported generating new revenue for this purpose. The most fundamental role of government is to provide for the safety and welfare of its residents. With an influx of new income tax revenue on the horizon, local leaders must commit to fully funding our public safety operations across the full spectrum of services. These public safety investments are essential to the welfare of our citizens and vitality of our businesses. The Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with elected leaders and community members to support innovative solutions that will match existing public safety challenges with the trained experts who are best equipped to solve them.
Don't forget the convention center
While on the topic of new economic development investments for our community, let’s also not forget the tremendous untapped potential of an expanded downtown convention center and the economic benefits it will bring to our area and region. In 2017 a countywide food and beverage tax was passed for the purpose of expanding the existing Monroe Convention Center. Over $12 million has been collected to support the construction and expansion project, but sadly no progress has been made since. The Chamber of Commerce continues to advocate for meaningful progress on the convention center expansion plans, and we look forward to the transformative boost it will bring to our local economy. Let’s make this the year that local officials work together on the convention center expansion project for the benefit of the greater community.
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- Dedicated Pharmaceutical Logistics Facility Offers Storage and Transport in Two Temperature Ranges -
TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express Co., Ltd. (hereafter "Nippon Express"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., has acquired Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification for its East Japan Pharmaceutical Center (Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture), effective July 29, evidencing its compliance with WHO standards for the proper distribution of pharmaceuticals.
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The Nippon Express Group has positioned the pharmaceutical industry as a key industry in its "Nippon Express Group Business Plan 2023 -- Dynamic Growth," and has been developing a safe and secure pharmaceutical logistics platform to meet sophisticated and diverse pharmaceutical logistics needs globally.
The East Japan Pharmaceutical Center has now obtained GDP certification of its conformity to WHO standards for the storage and transport of pharmaceutical products in two temperature ranges (room temperature "15 C -25 C" and refrigerated "2 C -8 C"). The Nippon Express Group has acquired GDP certifications for pharmaceutical logistics at 32 business locations in 24 countries/regions around the world (including two sites that have also acquired CEIV Pharma certification) and will continue providing safe and high-quality pharmaceutical logistics services on an end-to-end basis globally with these certifications at the heart of its services.
Going forward, the Nippon Express Group will be further strengthening its pharmaceutical initiatives, enhancing the value of pharmaceuticals through transport, and striving to improve quality and expand services to ensure pharmaceuticals reach those who need them and thereby contribute to their health.
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Program more critical than ever after new solar panel removal service offered
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All Energy Solar, a multi-state solar installation leader based in Minnesota, tackles waste from old or damaged solar panels with a recycling program that supports the company's green energy focus. Working with several providers, this commitment to recycling is uniquely important now that the company has launched a solar panel removal and reinstallation service in the Saint Paul area.
Solar panels are guaranteed to generate energy for 25 to 30 years; systems installed in the early 2000s are reaching the end of their warranty period in increasing numbers. Most of their components are steel, copper, aluminum, silicon, and other non-toxic materials that could potentially be reused, repurposed, or recycled.
"As a green energy company with a goal of reducing environmental harm, working with recyclers seemed like a natural choice," said Michael Allen, All Energy Solar's co-founder and chief executive officer. "Solar panel component recycling is relatively new, but it's vital to support as part of the solar energy industry. New technologies are being developed every day to make it more efficient and widely available."
Additional reasons why panels may require removal include storms, hail, wind, and other weather events that damage both solar panels and the structures on which they are installed. Sometimes just one solar panel must be replaced, while other times the whole system may need to come down to make way for a new roof before it can be reinstalled.
"We work closely with our customers who endure bad weather events impacting their solar panels. We're experienced in coordinating with insurance companies to make sure removal and replacements go seamlessly," said Jeff Blackwell, Vice President of Operations at All Energy Solar. "When it's time for them to be put back in place, it's a good opportunity for customers to consider upgrading to newer, higher-output products. Having reliable vendors to take care of the recyclable materials after project completion is an important part of that process while supporting our focus on clean, green energy through solar."
Agencies have recommended that Minnesota and other states adopt official collection and recycling programs for solar panels. Some e-waste recyclers accept them, but there isn't currently a program aimed at helping residents and companies know what to do with solar panels after they've reached the end of their warranty period.
"This is our part of closing the loop on the end-of-life considerations of solar energy, and we hope that others follow suit to support the advancement and expansion of e-waste recycling services," Allen noted.
All Energy Solar provides a full-service solar energy integration experience for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government customers seeking to make the transition to solar energy. With industry-leading certifications and full electrical and building licenses, All Energy Solar installs quality solar power systems at competitive prices and monitors and maintains the systems after installation. www.allenergysolar.com.
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A series of suicide attempts reported by detainees and officials at a single New Mexico immigration detention facility are underscoring concerns about mental health treatment outcomes in the system.
Brazilian national Kelsey Vial killed himself at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, N.M., on Aug. 24, according to the official Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainee death report.
Vial’s death came a month before a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Internal Investigations (OIG) report recommended the facility’s closure due to poor conditions.
In a complaint to federal oversight agencies, advocates with Innovation Law Lab detailed another suicide attempt at the facility on Nov. 30 based on former detainee Rafael Oliveira do Nascimento’s personal account.
Oliveira do Nascimento, also a Brazilian national, has since been released from immigration detention.
“F.,” another detainee at Torrance, which currently holds around 400 people, told The Hill he attempted suicide last month but was stopped by his fellow inmates as he climbed over a railing to jump off a ledge.
F., whose name is being withheld at his request to avoid affecting his immigration process, said the facility’s response to his attempt was to put him in isolation.
“When I was in the cell I told them, ‘Why won’t you turn off the lights?’ That they were treating me worse than el Chapo. ‘Why won’t you turn off the lights?’ and they would leave them on. ‘Why won’t you turn off the lights?'”
Mental care in detention environments
Craig Haney, a social psychologist and an expert on the impacts of isolation in detention, said American prisons and detention centers often use isolation as a response to inmate depression, self-harm and suicide attempts.
“This is a way to solve a short-term problem: ‘What do we do with this mentally ill detainee?’ But in a way that is very likely to be damaging to [detainees] in the long run. And that’s just not an equation that [detention centers] pay much attention to,” Haney said.
Ryan Gustin, a spokesman for CoreCivic, the private company that operates the Torrance facility for ICE, pushed back against F.’s claim.
“The safety of those entrusted to our care at [Torrance] is our number one priority. If a detainee exhibits or expresses self-harm or suicidal ideations, they are not met with punitive measures, rather they are provided with a high-level of appropriate medical and mental health care,” Gustin said.
“This includes transitioning the detainee to a cell designed with safety in mind. A thorough mental health and physical assessment is performed by our medical staff, and staff can intensively monitor the individual to ensure their safety. The individual would continue to receive monitoring and assessment no longer than necessary to mitigate the risk of imminent self-harm,” added Gustin, noting that CoreCivic uses neither the term nor the practice of “solitary confinement.”
Still, Vial’s death and the two other suicide attempts marked a turn for the worse for ICE detention generally after the agency reported no detainee suicide deaths in fiscal 2021.
That decrease followed a grim fiscal 2020, when six people died by suicide in immigration detention. In fiscal 2019, ICE registered two deaths by suicide, as well as one in fiscal 2018.
According to a 2021 study published in AIMS Public Health, a journal for peer-reviewed papers, the overall suicide rate per every 100,000 people admitted into ICE detention was 0.3 from 2010 to 2019. In 2020, that rate skyrocketed to 3.4 suicides per 100,000 admissions.
That study, authored by academics from Harvard and Stanford universities, theorized that a possible cause for the spike was “increasing lapses in mental health care in ICE detention,” based on a 2020 congressional report that found “major issues in mental health care inside detention centers” which “may result from chronic staffing shortages, as vacancy rates of 37–50% for psychiatrists and social workers have been previously reported in immigration detention.”
Though September’s OIG report praised the quality of health care at Torrance, it found understaffing in the medical office was causing an array of problems.
“In addition to several staff expressing that the low staffing levels were problematic, we observed empty watch rooms and understaffed medical units. Our medical contractors concluded that these medical unit vacancies impacted the level of care detainees received for suicide watch, dental care, and chronic care,” wrote the OIG.
And despite the OIG’s praise, detainees report bleak consequences of seeking mental health care for depression, thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation.
“W.,” another detainee at Torrance whose name is being withheld to avoid affecting his immigration case, relayed a harrowing experience after seeking medical help for thoughts of self-harm.
“They put me in a cold room, they took all my clothes, they only gave me a little robe and I lasted Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Four, five days there. Then they took me out of there, put me for a week in a room, in a tank by myself stuck there. I would send letters [asking] them to let me out of there, to transfer me with more people, but they didn’t want to. It was ‘no’ and all ‘no,’ that they couldn’t do anything for me and things like that.”
“I didn’t have anything to do but to cry and read the word of God and so on. And it was all very, very sad.”
While conditions like those described by W. appear cruel, they may adhere to ICE’s suicide prevention procedures.
W.’s “little robe,” for instance, was likely a “suicide smock,” a tool prescribed by ICE’s National Detention Standards manual that can be used, with or without underwear, if a medical professional determines a detainee could use regular clothing to attempt acts of self-harm.
ICE’s manual describes in detail “suicide-resistant cells,” prohibits excessive deprivations for detainees in those cells, and mandates one-to-one observation and a medical treatment plan.
Advocates, however, say the ICE manual’s regulations are often not followed.
According to a November report by Humanitarian Outreach for Migrant Emotional Health, (H.O.M.E.), which reviewed the health care records of seven Torrance detainees, the files lacked detailed descriptions of symptoms, wellness goals, treatment plans and psychotherapy notes for interactions between patients and caregivers.
“The most striking feature of these records was their sparsity,” wrote Jenifer Wolf-Williams and Judy Iwens Eidelson, executive director and clinical adviser at H.O.M.E, respectively.
CoreCivic says its medical staff follows ICE regulations, earning Torrance’s health services accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), an independent agency supported by an assortment of medical, law enforcement and corrections associations.
“All detainees have daily access to sign up for medical care, including mental health services. Our clinic is staffed with licensed, credentialed doctors, nurses and mental health professionals who contractually meet the highest standards of care as verified by multiple audits and inspections,” Gustin said.
Whether or not regulations are consistently followed in dealing with depressed or at-risk detainees, they say a perception of punitive treatment has created a culture of distrust at Torrance.
‘Critically important symptom’
Another detainee, “B.,” told The Hill that veteran detainees will advise newcomers not to seek institutional help for depression, thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation or risk being put into the “cold rooms” or “torture rooms.”
B. has since been deported, according to advocates — his name was withheld for fear of persecution in his home country.
“Without exception, when a detained migrant disclosed suicidal thoughts to a H.O.M.E. evaluator, they also noted their unwillingness to discuss these thoughts with [Torrance] staff, including internal healthcare professionals,” reads the H.O.M.E. report.
“Their consistent reason for hiding this critically important symptom was fear of the inevitable detention center response: solitary confinement and its associated humiliations.”
Reached for comment, Jenny Burke, a spokeswoman for ICE, said first-hand accounts can provide an unreliable metric to measure whether protocol is being followed.
“What we find, typically, when individuals are remembering what they felt in the moment, there might be pieces either missing or kind of misunderstood in how they are receiving the information versus how it’s handled or what the protocol is,” Burke said.
“Of course, there’s always concern that [health care providers are] following the protocol.”
In late February, a coalition of human rights advocates led by Innovation Law Lab, New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center and the Santa Fe Dreamers Project delivered a letter and a report to officials within DHS, detailing the conditions described to them in conversations with more than 100 detainees at Torrance.
That report details the accounts of at least 50 men who said they had been put in the “torture rooms,” and, upon exit, isolated from their previous acquaintances and friends.
Isolation can be devastating for any individual in such a setting, but for those experiencing a mental illness, it often aggravates their existing conditions.
“It is an extra layer, and it could not be more inappropriate,” Haney said.
“In a mental hospital, for example, people are not in isolation. In fact, quite the opposite. … One of the things you do as a form of treatment for having mental health problems is engage in various forms of socialization.”
Loss of self
Haney added that isolation can cause or aggravate depression and lead to anxiety in detainees, including social anxiety that can make it hard for formerly isolated individuals to interact with other people, even years after the fact.
A third effect is a loss of self, which Haney compared to an experience many people had while living in lockdown during the pandemic.
“And what happens is, it destabilizes people’s identity. They can’t ground themselves and their feelings in their connectedness to other people and in the reactions that other people have to them. And it loosens people’s grip on reality. Even normal healthy people will report that they begin to wonder who they are,” Haney said.
The effects of detention and isolation are also aggravated by the uncertainty faced by non-criminal immigration detainees, according to advocates and mental health experts.
A majority of ICE detainees nationwide are not charged with a crime and do not have a criminal record, and detention times for immigration proceedings are indeterminate — detainees can remain in ICE facilities for days or years.
That uncertainty and last-minute changes to deportation plans or transfers between different detention facilities often take a toll on detainees’ mental health.
Advocates say those stress factors have existed for decades — essentially, that they are a feature, not a bug, of U.S. immigration policy.
“It’s part of an overall framework of U.S. immigration policy that is oriented around policies that are cruel and intended to, quote, unquote, ‘deter’ future migration,” said Heidi Altman, director of policy at the National Immigrant Justice Center.
“You cannot speak to one person who has gone through immigration detention, but doesn’t have the scars of dehumanizing treatment, of having been harassed by guards, of having been strip searched, of having been thrown in solitary because of their mental illness. The list goes on.” | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/suicide-attempts-highlight-mental-health-concerns-in-immigrant-detention/ | 2023-03-03 12:11:11 | 0 | https://www.fox16.com/hill-politics/suicide-attempts-highlight-mental-health-concerns-in-immigrant-detention/ |
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SNTI, AVYA, AAOI, CDE, and NAT.
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ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Each tiny plastic package was barely the size of a fingernail and weighed all of 0.2 grams. Still, the bags of white powder police seized in a Brussels cellar were yet another indication that a surge in cocaine and crack supply is hitting Europe hard.
And, with it, comes unprecedented drug violence in Belgium and the Netherlands, whose ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam have proven the main gateway for Latin American cocaine cartels into the continent.
In Belgium, the justice minister is forced to live in a safehouse, out of reach of drug gangs. In the Netherlands, killings hit ever more prominent people and there are suspicions that the reason the heir to the Dutch throne had to quit her student life and return home was also linked to threats from drug lords.
“We almost have to see it as a war,” said Aukje de Vries, the Dutch State Secretary for customs.
Officials in Belgium’s northern port of Antwerp on Tuesday announced yet another annual record in cocaine seizures last year: 110 tons, 23% up compared to 2021 and more than twice the amount confiscated five years ago.
“It astounded us,” said Belgian Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem. “It also means the drugs that are entering Europe (undetected) through our ports are also rising. And that, of course, has a huge impact,” he told The Associated Press.
Because with cocaine comes not only addiction, decay and death, but also violence and gang warfare.
In the past three years Antwerp has suffered dozens of grenade attacks, fires and small bombs often linked to gangs trying to carve up the thriving cocaine trade.
On Monday evening, the city better known for painter Peter-Paul Rubens and a famed fashion school saw the fatal shooting of a child, likely an unwitting victim of the drug war.
“A girl of barely 11 that obviously has nothing to do with crime gangs is now the victim of narco terror that is turning ever more ruthless,” said Antwerp Prosecutor Franky De Keyzer.
The situation in Belgium has become so bad that even Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne, is living in hiding after evidence emerged drugs gangs might be seeking to kidnap him, or worse.
In the Netherlands too, home to the global port of Rotterdam, murder and intimidation have become increasingly common as drug lords go to extreme lengths to protect their cut of the multibillion euro (dollar) market. And 50 tons of cocaine were seized there last year which, combined with Antwerp, made for another record year.
Among high-profile murder victims in the Netherlands in recent years were a lawyer representing a witness in a drug gangsters’ trial and crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, who was a confidant to the same witness.
Unspecified threats to the heir to the Dutch throne, Princess Amalia, forced her last year to abandon student life in Amsterdam and return home. Security reportedly also has been beefed up around Prime Minister Mark Rutte. In both cases, it’s suspected that drugs-related crime is a factor.
And in places like Brussels, where the violence might be less spectacular, cocaine and crack are starting to have a chilling effect in areas like the Marolles, a neighborhood so folksy quaint it figured in Tintin’s cartoon adventures.
The chief police inspector for the neighborhood, Kris Verborgh, said South American cocaine “seems to be — or seems to have become — the new normal.”
Verborgh says the cost of the base product in Colombia amounts to some 500 euros ($536) a kilogram. A kilogram of the finished product can turn into some 70,000 euros on Belgium’s streets.
“It is a massive amount of money that you can earn relatively easily,” he said.
Because of that, seizures in the dozens of tons in Antwerp and Rotterdam may still constitute a losing battle in a multibillion global trade from the Latin American nations of Colombia, Peru and Bolivia to the major cities of Europe.
Brussels’ Marolles is hardly ground zero of that trade and many of the 11,000 people living in its warren of narrow streets are among the poorest in the city of 1.2 million.
Yet, over the past months they have been sought out for cocaine and crack sales. Verborgh said each tiny dose of 0.2 gram sells for 20 euros, within reach of even a beggar seeking instant gratification for whom a traditional 0.8 gram dose costing 50 euros is too expensive.
“They’re really targeting homeless people,” said Verborgh. In a cocaine seller’s world, it makes economic sense.
Fixers sometimes sell crack ready-made to be smoked on the curbside of once tranquil streets, even in a subway station with families walking by. Gangs start intimidating locals not to squeal, hurl rocks at passing police vans and try to turn streets into no-go zones for police — who Verborgh stresses, are not giving in.
Since mid-October, there have been 115 arrests in the neighborhood. The power of the gangs is such however, that within half an hour a new seller may be on the same corner.
And increasingly, the young are drawn in to the expanding trade. “Several years ago, we never saw somebody who was 12 or 14 years. Now we see them being more or less part of the gangs,” doing things like stakeouts, Verborgh said.
Just last week, police in the Marolles stumbled upon a cache in a seemingly deserted cellar where they found cocaine and other drugs, precision scales, a drone, pepper spray and two swords. One of the two teenagers arrested there was 14.
“Well, it’s a problem because normally a youngster of 12 or 14 years old should be at school,” Verborgh said.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMRX) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.3 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Bridgewater, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were 23 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 21 cents per share.
The pharmaceutical company posted revenue of $609.8 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $581.2 million.
For the year, the company reported a loss of $130 million, or 86 cents per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $2.21 billion.
Amneal expects full-year earnings in the range of 40 cents to 50 cents per share, with revenue in the range of $2.25 billion to $2.35 billion.
The company's shares closed at $2.09. A year ago, they were trading at $4.45.
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LSU has exceeded expectations as much as any team in the country.
Texas A&M has fallen as far short of expectations as any team in the country.
The two surprising teams will conclude the regular season against one another Saturday night in College Station, Texas.
The No. 5 Tigers (9-2, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) have more football ahead of them, facing No. 1 Georgia in the SEC Championship on Dec. 3, then moving on to a major bowl game or perhaps even the College Football Playoff.
The Aggies (4-7, 1-6) were No. 6 in the AP preseason poll after landing a historically high-ranked recruiting class but have lost their last six SEC games.
“This is as arguably as talented a football team as we’ll see all year,” LSU coach Brian Kelly said. “They’re young in some areas, but it doesn’t take away from the talent that they have on the field. … Certainly this is their game. Last one that they play this year again LSU, their rival, they’ll play their absolute best against us, and we’ll have to meet and exceed our play.”
The Tigers took the lead in the SEC West when they upset Alabama 32-31 in overtime on Nov. 5. They clinched the division a week later despite not playing their best in a 13-10 win at Arkansas. They bounced back with a strong performance in a 41-10 rout of UAB last Saturday.
“The UAB game might not have been as important to other people outside of the walls, but inside the walls that was a huge game for us. In terms of, you know, doing our job, the way the job needs to be done,” Kelly said. “The wins have been nice, the individual achievements have been really neat, the SEC West championship, but I’m most proud of the mental toughness that this group has shown.”
The Aggies nearly upset Alabama on the road before losing 24-20 on Oct. 8, but their only win since September was a lackluster 20-3 victory against Massachusetts last Saturday.
“Any time you’re not where you want to be you’re constantly looking, pushing, challenging, evaluating, changing, thinking,” Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher said. “It makes you evaluate everything you do.
“You can’t let circumstances dictate who you are. That doesn’t mean you’re content with them. But you can’t let it affect your process, whether you’re 11-0 or you’re having a season like we’re having right now. Hopefully it will make you stronger in the future, but it’s not fun when it’s going on, I promise you that.”
Defensive lineman Albert Regis said the team won’t approach its last game any differently than other games.
“Our mindset won’t change,” he said. “Unfortunately, yes, this is our last game. … We’ll have juice regardless because it’s a blessing to play this sport at this level. What’s not exciting about that? Why not have as much juice as you can?”
Fisher said he’s “very, very optimistic” that leading rusher Devon Achane and leading receiver Evan Stewart will be able to return from injuries and be available Saturday.
Their presence would be a boost to an offense that has struggled all season and hasn’t scored more than 28 points against an FBS opponent.
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BENGALURU, India (AP) — The incoming president of the World Bank was born in India and forged his early business success there, a fact supporters say gives Ajay Banga valuable insight into the challenges faced by the developing countries the bank is supposed to help.
But not everyone is sure that Banga, who has spent most of the last two decades in the U.S. corporate world, can be counted on to shake up the bank in the way some think it should be.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talked up Banga’s credentials this week on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings in Washington. Banga, currently vice chairman at private equity firm General Atlantic, has more than 30 years of business experience, including as CEO of Mastercard and on the boards of the American Red Cross, Kraft Foods and Dow Inc.
“He has the right leadership and management skills, background, and financial expertise to lead the World Bank at a critical moment in its history,” Yellen said.
That came after President Joe Biden, in nominating Banga in February, heralded his “critical experience” dealing with urgent world challenges like climate change, even though his resume shows little to do with climate credentials.
The World Bank — the world’s largest and oldest development bank — includes 189 member countries with a mission to reduce poverty and build prosperity in the developing world. The threat of climate change is a major focus, with the bank billing itself as the largest financier of climate action in developing countries.
But leaders and activists from poorer nations, especially those vulnerable to the extreme weather made worse by climate change, have called for massive reforms in the entire multinational development bank system. Led by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley and embraced by French President Emmanuel Macron, they have pushed something called the Bridgetown Initiative, which would make it easier and faster for developing countries hit by weather disasters to get money with lower interest rates for both recovery and for building to be more resilient.
Banga will replace David Malpass, a Donald Trump appointee who announced he would step down this June, a year early, after coming under pressure for declining to say whether he agreed with scientific consensus on climate change.
Climate finance analysts are relieved that Banga at least believes climate change is caused by fossil fuels. But many are skeptical that his experience — which includes stints at Nestle, Pizza Hut and Mastercard — is a natural fit for climate finance. And while he comes from a climate-stressed state in India, a nation that’s simultaneously battling growing energy demands and climate change effects, his long career in America adds to their wait-and-see attitude.
Anit Mukherjee, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation America, a think tank devoted to India’s global development, called Banga’s ascension “a proud moment for India.”
“Growing up in India, Banga will likely understand the issues developing countries face. It is also clear he understands markets around the world,” said Mukherjee, who has worked closely on reforming multilateral development banks. “Whether he will understand the challenges of climate financing and development is still unclear.”
Harjeet Singh, head of global political strategy at Climate Action Network International, called Malpass’s departure a historic opportunity to “change the system.” But Banga is just old wine in a new bottle, Singh said.
“He has worked in corporations whose prime motive is profit. When it comes to development, especially climate change, it is about justice and equity,” said Singh. Banga’s background “doesn’t inspire confidence,” he said.
“We are facing multiple crises including climate change, the debt crisis, and the banking crisis. We cannot continue with the same systems that are responsible for these crises,” said Singh.
Luiz Vieria, coordinator of the Bretton Woods Project, which watchdogs the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, lamented as unfair the tradition by which the U.S. typically appoints the World Bank head and Europe appoints the IMF head. Banga “doesn’t even meet the bare bones criteria,” he said.
The son of an Indian army officer, Banga was born in 1959 and educated in some of India’s premier institutions. When India’s economy liberalized in the early ‘90s, Banga was able to work and rise through the ranks of multinational corporations breaking into India.
Since moving to the U.S. in the early 2000s, Banga has held prestigious positions in the corporate world, including heading Mastercard and serving as director of Exor and Temasek, large holding companies whose portfolios are diverse and include media companies such as Mediacorp and the Economist as well as automobile companies like Ferrari.
“Appointing someone like Banga is a great way to open the conversation with developing countries,” said Suranjali Tandon, an assistant professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, a research institute affiliated to the Indian government.
But Tandon wondered whether Banga will be able or willing to drastically change how the World Bank works.
“His private sector experience makes him well versed with taking high risks and getting high returns,” she said.
“Development finance, especially climate finance though, is about high risk and low return investments. Given this, I don’t see the World Bank radically transforming under his leadership.”
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Fatima Hussein and Seth Borenstein in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
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ROSELLE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A mother and daughter were found dead inside a home in Roselle, New Jersey on Wednesday.
Officials say they were found after the girl did not show up for school.
The gruesome discovery, made at the home on West 7th Avenue, was believed to be the result of a domestic dispute, authorities said.
Roselle schools were briefly locked down Wednesday, with students sheltering in place, but the lockdown was lifted in the afternoon.
There is no threat to the public. Officials say a suspect was later taken into custody out of state in connection with the deaths.
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TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of TikTok will make a high-profile appearance Thursday before a U.S. Congressional committee, where he’ll face a grilling on data security and user safety while he makes his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
Shou Zi Chew’s testimony comes at a crucial time for the company, which has acquired 150 million American users but is under increasing pressure from U.S. officials. TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have been swept up in a wider geopolitical battle between Beijing and Washington over trade and technology.
Chew, a 40-year-old Singapore native, is making a rare public appearance to counter the volley of accusations that TikTok has been facing. On Wednesday, the company sent dozens of popular TikTokers to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers to preserve the platform. It has also been putting up ads all over Washington that tout promises of securing users data and privacy and creating a safe platform for its young users.
Chew plans to tell the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce that TikTok prioritizes the safety of its young users and deny allegations that the app is a national security risk, according to his prepared remarks released ahead of the hearing.
TikTok has been dogged by claims that its Chinese ownership means user data could end up in the hands of the Chinese government or that it could be used to promote narratives favorable to the country’s Communist leaders.
“We understand the popularity of Tiktok, we get that,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. “But the President’s job is to make sure again that the Americans, national security is protected as well. "
For its part, TikTok has been trying to distance itself from its Chinese origins, saying that 60% percent of its parent company ByteDance is owned by global institutional investors such as Carlyle Group. ByteDance was founded by Chinese entrepreneurs in Beijing in 2012.
“Let me state this unequivocally: ByteDance is not an agent of China or any other country,” Chew said.
A U.S. ban on an app would be unprecedented and it’s unclear how the government would go about enforcing it.
Experts says officials could try to force Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, preventing new users from downloading it as well as preventing existing users from updating it, ultimately rendering it useless.
The U.S. could also block access to TikTok’s infrastructure and data, seize its domain names or force internet service providers like Comcast and Verizon to filter TikTok data traffic, said Ahmed Ghappour, a criminal law and computer security expert who teachers at Boston University School of Law.
But a tech savvy user could still get around restrictions by using a virtual private network to make it appear the user is in another country where it’s not blocked, he said.
To avoid a ban, TikTok has been trying to sell officials on a $1.5 billion plan called Project Texas, which routes all U.S. user data to domestic servers owned and maintained by software giant Oracle. Under the project, access to U.S. data is managed by U.S. employees through a separate entity called TikTok U.S. Data Security, which employs 1,500 people, is run independently of ByteDance and would be monitored by outside observers.
As of October, all new U.S. user data was being stored inside the country. The company started deleting all historic U.S. user data from non-Oracle servers this month, in a process expected to be completed later this year, Chew said.
A number of Western countries including Denmark, Canada, and New Zealand, along with the European Union, have already banned TikTok from devices issued to government employees, citing cybersecurity concerns.
In the U.S., the federal government, Congress, the armed forces and more than half of states have banned the app from official devices.
David Kennedy, a former government intelligence officer who runs the cybersecurity company TrustedSec, agrees with restricting TikTok access on government-issued phones because they might contain sensitive military information or other confidential material. A nationwide ban, however, might be too extreme, he said. He also wondered where it might lead.
“We have Tesla in China, we have Microsoft in China, we have Apple in China. Are they going to start banning us now?” Kennedy said. “It could escalate very quickly.”
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Advocates worry other rights at risk if SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade
WASHINGTON (AP) - Little doubt remains about what the Supreme Court plans to do with Roe v. Wade. But uncertainty abounds about ripple effects as the court nears a final opinion expected to overturn the landmark 1973 case that created a nationwide right to abortion.
A leaked first draft of the majority opinion in the case, authenticated Tuesday by the Supreme Court, suggests that a majority of justices are poised to toss out Roe. The draft’s provocative rhetoric also is generating concern that LGTBQ advances and other matters based on the right to privacy could be vulnerable in a newly hostile political environment.
“This is about a lot more than abortion,” President Joe Biden warned Wednesday, saying the court’s draft opinion could jeopardize same-sex marriage, access to contraception and LGBTQ rights.
“What are the next things that are going to be attacked? Because this MAGA crowd is really the most extreme political organization that’s existed in recent American history,” Biden said.
Court opinions can change in ways big and small throughout the drafting process. So while the eventual ruling in the abortion case appears all but assured, the written rationale — and its implications — may still be a hotly debated subject inside the court’s private chambers.
The draft’s potentially sweeping impact could be tempered by the other justices, or it could emerge largely unchanged — with what advocates and Biden say could bring even more severe consequences.
The draft opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, a member of the court’s 6-3 conservative majority, argues that unenumerated constitutional rights — those not explicitly mentioned in the document — must be “deeply rooted in the Nation’s history and traditions.” And it says abortion doesn’t meet that standard.
Biden and others are sounding alarms that the same logic could be used to toss out other protections.
The president said he believed the conservative justices on today’s court would, like failed Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork in 1987, disagree with the court’s ruling in Griswold v. Connecticut, which said that a right to privacy exists that bars states from interfering in married couples’ right to buy and use contraceptives.
Cases like Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down sodomy laws criminalizing same-sex intimacy, and Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized gay marriage, are based at least in part on that same right to privacy.
Alito, in the draft opinion, explicitly states that the court is only targeting the right to abortion, not those other matters.
“We emphasize that our decision concerns the constitutional right to abortion and no other right,” the draft states. “Nothing in this opinion should be understood to cast doubt on precedents that do not concern abortion.”
Obergefell is different from Roe in that hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples have relied on it to wed and created legal bonds, like shared property, inheritance rights and “settled expectations about the future,” said Teresa Collett, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and director of its Prolife Center.
Courts are usually loath to undo that kind of precedent. It stands in contrast to abortion, which is usually “a response to unplanned circumstances,” Collett said.
Obergefell, moreover, relies on the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause as well as the right to privacy.
The current Supreme Court abortion case specifically concerns a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks — before the “viability” standard set in the 1992 case Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which itself moved beyond Roe’s initial trimester framework for regulating abortion.
At arguments in December, all six conservative justices signaled they would uphold the Mississippi law, and five asked questions suggesting they supported overturning the right to abortion nationwide, leaving the issue up to individual states.
Only Chief Justice John Roberts seemed prepared to take the smaller step of upholding the 15-week ban, in essence overturning the court’s ruling in Casey, while leaving in place the right to an abortion in Roe.
Until now, the court has allowed states to regulate but not ban abortion before the point of viability, around 24 weeks. The court’s three liberal justices appeared certain to be in dissent.
Still, the language and tone Alito uses overall could encourage more challenges, said Jason Pierceson, professor of political science at the University of Illinois, Springfield. “If the right to privacy is deconstructed or is hollowed out, or is minimized, then those cases in particular have less standing,” Pierceson said.
A challenge to same-sex marriage could come before the high court on religious liberty grounds, for example, such as someone arguing their religious faith prevents them from recognizing same-sex marriage. Cases along those lines have been mostly about exceptions to anti-discrimination laws so far, Pierceson said, “but one could see potentially a broadening of the argument to the fact that maybe same-sex marriage laws are unconstitutional in the first place.”
LGBTQ rights have made rapid progress over the past decade, and public opinion overall has become much more supportive. But especially over the past year there has been a wave of bills in state legislatures aimed at transgender youth sports and healthcare, as well as talking about LGBTQ issues in certain classrooms. Backers of those bills generally argue they’re needed to protect kids and the rights of parents.
Against that backdrop, the draft opinion, if finalized, could “send up a flare” to conservative activists, said Sharon McGowan, legal director at Lambda Legal.
“Overturning Roe will be most dangerous because of the signal it will send lower courts to disregard all the other precedents that exist,” she said.
“It’s starting with abortion. It’s not going to end with abortion,” said Mini Timmaraju, the president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. “So everyone needs to be very vigilant.”
Critics could also take a page from the anti-abortion playbook, which involved multiple measures over the decades that tackled the issue from different angles, imposed limits rather than sweeping prohibitions and employed unusual strategies like the civil-enforcement mechanism that’s already essentially allowed Texas to ban abortion, said Alison Gash, a professor at the University of Oregon.
“It opens the door for all sorts of stuff that I think we’re probably going to see now that we’ve got a court that seems willing to support that kind of creativity,” she said. “It’s all speculation, but it seems perfectly plausible for us to see Republican experimentation on a whole bunch of policies that could be affected by this.”
Donna Lieberman, executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union, said that “what comes through loud and clear in the draft” is that the agenda “is not just to get rid of abortion but to ban contraception, to eliminate all the important progress that we’ve made about LGBTQ rights, about the rights of trans children, and also about racial equality.”
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Associated Press writer Chris Megerian in Washington contributed to this report.
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Republicans up and down the ballot are working to retool their message on crime going into 2024 after the party found only limited success with the issue in the midterms.
Last week, likely presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) traveled to the Democratic enclaves of New York and Chicago ahead of his expected presidential campaign launch with stops at police unions. Further south and down the ballot, the Republican State Leadership Committee rolled out a wave of digital ads in Virginia hitting Democrats over opposing legislation that would charge drug dealers with homicide. And former President Trump, who’s running for another White House bid in 2024, has repeatedly hammered President Biden on the issue.
The efforts come as the party looks to regain ground following the GOP’s disappointing midterm elections last year.
While the GOP generally underperformed in 2022, Republicans point to New York where the party made inroads focusing on crime as a top issue. Republicans in the Empire State picked up three House seats, including the one held by then-Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Sean Patrick Maloney (N.Y.). And despite ultimately losing to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), then-GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin performed better than expected against the governor.
“Lee Zeldin ran a one-issue campaign on the issue of crime,” said one House Republican strategist. “Every day he was at a metro stop or a corner store where somebody got shot or mugged.”
“That’s just a great case study in how effective the message can be,” the strategist added.
And Democrats say they too are keenly aware of the potency of the issue going into the next election.
“Democrats have learned that they need to take that issue very seriously and I hope, get ahead of it,” said Jon Reinish, a New York-based Democratic strategist.
Corey Grable, an Independent who is running for president of New York City’s Police Benevolent Association, told HillTV that policies promoted by the left flank of the Democratic Party, including calls to defund the police, have put the party on the wrong side of the issue.
“As far as the Democrats, I think that unfortunately, they’ve gotten out on the wrong side of the issue,” Grable said. “The reality is many of the policies that have been created have actually had this unintended consequence of actually hurting people that they were aiming to protect.”
And Republicans have used crime to tie the majority of Democratic candidates to the left-leaning flank.
“It’s the clearest and easiest way for Republicans to tag Democrats to the fringe of the party,” said the House Republican strategist.
But Democrats have employed a tougher-on-crime message in recent years while also acknowledging police brutality.
In his State of the Union address earlier this month, President Biden expressed support for police officers but noted the death of Tyre Nichols, an unarmed Black man who died in police custody last month.
Incumbent Democratic mayors, including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is running for reelection and is against defunding the police, also find themselves under pressure on the issue. A WBEZ/Chicago Sun-Times/Telemundo Chicago/NBC5 survey released earlier this month found that 44 percent of Chicago voters named crime and public safety as their “most important issue,” followed by criminal justice reform at 13 percent.
Lightfoot has accused some of her opponents of being supportive of defunding law enforcement on the debate stage and in ads.
Meanwhile, Republicans are also using crime and the situation at the southern border as a means to talk about the ongoing opioid crisis in the country.
“Crime is the starting point, but once we dig into what issues the issues of crime [are], this is one where we believe that this is a top issue that’s going to matter to voters this cycle,” said one Republican operative.
And polling shows that voters are concerned about the ongoing crisis.
An Axios-Ipsos survey released on Thursday found that 26 percent of voters, a plurality in the findings, said that they view opioids as the greatest threat to public health in the U.S. Thirty-seven percent of Republican voters said the same.
Biden and Democrats have incorporated the opioid crisis into more of their rhetoric, with Biden addressing the issue at the State of the Union.
“Having the president offering his own solutions which do have broad, bipartisan appeal about the opioid crisis I think was a major step in the right direction,” Reinish said. “Democrats have got to take the bull by the horns.”
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LINCOLN, Neb., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over ten thousand votes casts, Class Intercom recently announced the winners of the exclusive 2022 Content GenerationⓇ Awards. The national award recognizes and celebrates students and educators using social media to enhance creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration within their schools and communities.
Both students and educators were nominated nationally in the month of March for each of their respective categories. Ten finalists were selected by a panel and winners were selected based on public online voting. Over ten thousand votes were cast.
The student Content Generation Award winner was Natalie Keller, a senior at Seward High School in Seward, Neb. Keller manages a team of students who ensure all student groups and events are represented on the school's social media with the goal of engaging and unifying staff, students, alumni, and the greater Seward community. "Natalie has done an outstanding job working with Class Intercom to tell the great stories of Seward High School," says vice principal Rich Eber.
The educator Content Generation Award winner was Jamie Beavers, a journalism teacher at Midway Independent School District in Waco, Texas, who celebrated Career Technology Education (CTE) month by empowering students to create engaging social media posts featuring the school's CTE staff. Beavers also teaches lessons on social media etiquette and best practices, and mentors the students managing the school's social media accounts.
"Class Intercom is committed to sharing the incredible work being done in schools of all sizes across the country and world," says Dr. Jill Johnson, president of Class Intercom. "We are delighted to honor educators and students for the excellent work they are doing to enhance the educational experience. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire others to use innovative, research-based techniques in their approach to teaching and learning."
All winners received a Content Generation Award certificate and award package from Class Intercom. As an educator, Beavers additionally received a mobile video bundle kit to support further content creation. Keller received an induction into the Quill and Scroll International Journalism Honor Society, which encourages and recognizes individual student achievement in scholastic journalism.
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Class Intercom is a social media management solution created exclusively for schools and educators that fosters a collaborative and secure social media environment. With tools that support scheduling, publishing, monitoring, and archiving, Class Intercom strengthens community-to-school connections, gives voice to school experiences, and prepares students to be the next generation of innovative and responsible digital citizens.
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(The Conversation) – Every year around the middle of October, reporters start contacting me wanting to talk about rumors of contaminated Halloween treats.
That’s because I track media coverage of reported incidents of trick-or-treaters receiving razor blades in apples or pins and poison in candy bars. My data goes back to 1958, and my principal finding is simple: I can’t find any evidence that any child has ever been killed or seriously injured by a contaminated treat picked up in the course of trick-or-treating.
This often surprises people who assume that Halloween sadism is both very real and very common.
Stories about contaminated treats are best understood as contemporary legends. They’re tales we’ve all heard, that we’ve been assured are true. They warn that we live in a dangerous world filled with villainous strangers who could harm us if we aren’t careful.
This year, reporters began reaching out earlier than usual, in late September, and they wanted to talk about a new alleged threat: “rainbow fentanyl.”
Kids are next
Fentanyl is a very powerful synthetic opioid that has caused thousands of overdoses and deaths over the past two decades. In August 2022, drug enforcement authorities noted that pills containing fentanyl were being manufactured in various colors. DEA Administrator Anne Milgram said, “Rainbow fentanyl – fentanyl pills and powder that come in a variety of bright colors, shapes and sizes – is a deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and young adults.”
Many news outlets covered this story, including the notion that the colors might be some sort of marketing ploy to attract younger drug users. But then some people started connecting rainbow fentanyl to Halloween.
Interviewed on Fox News on Sept. 20, 2022, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel declared, “Every mom in the country is worried, what if this gets into my kid’s Halloween basket?” Other Fox commentators suggested that parents might want to protect their children by not letting them go trick-or-treating this year. And, to prove the bipartisan appeal of protecting children, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, repeated the warnings.
September crime lays the groundwork
It’s worth considering what’s familiar and what’s new about these warnings.
One fairly standard element is commentators’ readiness to link September crime news to the possibility that it might presage what could happen on Halloween.
In 1982 there was a spate of Tylenol poisonings – seven people died after purchasing and consuming tampered packages of pills. Many commentators then warned that parents needed to be extra vigilant when examining Halloween treats. Those deaths also led to a dramatic increase in protective packaging for all sorts of products to discourage tampering.
Similarly, the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to rumors about Halloween 2001 threats – that there were plans to attack a mall where some parents let their children go trick-or-treating, or that terrorists had purchased massive amounts of candy, presumably so they could poison the treats before distributing them.
Trends in recreational or illicit drug use often make the jump to Halloween warnings. In 2014, the year that Colorado first allowed state-licensed retail sales of recreational marijuana, the Denver Police posted online warnings that parents ought to keep an eye out for THC-laced edible candies in Halloween treats. Yet after Halloween had passed, a department spokesperson admitted, “We are not aware of any cases of children ingesting marijuana candy during Halloween season.”
Similarly, in 2019, September reports of deaths caused by vaping black-market THC-infused cartridges were coupled with news that Pennsylvania authorities had confiscated commercial THC candies – supposedly smuggled from a state where they could be purchased legally – to generate another round of Halloween warnings.
The irrationality of it all
One obvious hole in these concerns is that drugs tend to cost more than candy – marijuana edibles, for example, run somewhere in the neighborhood of a dollar or two per dose or more.
Fentanyl is considerably more expensive. It is not unreasonable to wonder just what a fentanyl dealer’s overarching goal might be if in passing the drug off as candy. The suggestion that a school-age kid would go from accidental user of fentanyl to a paying addict is far-fetched.
Of course, the villains in contemporary legends aren’t expected to behave rationally. Ask why gang members would attempt to kill motorists who blink their headlights at them – an urban legend from the 1980s – and the response is likely to be, “That’s just the sort of thing those sadistic people do.” It might not make any sense for someone to give a brightly colored opioid pill or THC-infused candy to a small child, but it isn’t impossible, is it? Such reasoning is thought to justify ringing the alarm bells.
Often there is a kernel of truth to these fears. Certainly fentanyl is a dangerous drug. But American history can be read as a long line of fears about witches, immigrants, drugs, conspirators and so on. These fears emerge as reflections of current social changes. Yes, things are always changing, and this can always frighten some people. But it is also true that, in retrospect, these fears are usually exaggerated.
What seems new about describing rainbow fentanyl as a Halloween danger is the willingness of important political figures and news media outlets to spread the warnings. Most past claims about Halloween sadism lack such prominent spokespeople.
But in a time when many news outlets seem intent on maintaining their audiences by frightening them, and increased political polarization seems to stall efforts to devise workable social policies, calls for protecting our children from the threats of boogeyman drug dealers return us to the spirit of Halloween: offering up fresh ways to keep people scared. | https://www.cenlanow.com/health-2/rainbow-fentanyl-the-newest-halloween-scare/ | 2022-10-16 01:10:28 | 0 | https://www.cenlanow.com/health-2/rainbow-fentanyl-the-newest-halloween-scare/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield but he’s got a new badge of honor: he’s been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive.
People’s selection was announced Monday night on Stephen Colbert’s late night show and on the magazine’s website. Evans, who for nearly a decade played Captain America in Marvel’s sprawling superhero films, takes the baton from another Avenger, Paul Rudd.
“My mom will be so happy,” he told the magazine for its cover story, which hits newsstands on Friday. “She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about.”
He also knows that he’s likely to be teased by close friends. “Really this will just be a point of bullying,” he joked in an interview. “It’s ripe for harassment.”
Among those likely to heckle him are co-stars and previous Sexiest Man Alive winners like Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Chris Hemsworth. (Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the Marvel films, was the first Avenger to win People’s annual honor, which was first handed out to Mel Gibson in 1985.)
Other past honorees include John Legend, Dwayne Johnson, Idris Elba, Adam Levine, Richard Gere, Channing Tatum and David Beckham.
People interviewed Evans, 41, at a Georgia farmhouse, where the actor talked about finding a better work-life balance. “The most enjoyable aspect of my career right now is feeling secure enough to take my foot off the gas,” he said.
Evans’ first film role came in 2000’s “The New Comers” and he played superhero Johnny Storm in two “Fantastic Four” films released in 2005 and 2007. But he gained widespread fame in 2011 with the release of “Captain America: The First Avenger.”
Since then, he’s played the wholesome superhero in 10 Marvel films, laying down his shield after saving the universe in “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019.
Evans has become a highly bankable star, voicing the Buzz Lightyear character in Pixar’s “Lightyear” film and playing a sadistic assassin trying to kill Reynolds in Nextflix’s “The Gray Man” — both released this year.
The actor told People he’s thinking about marriage and having a family, saying, “That’s absolutely something I want.”
He said he didn’t expect to talk publicly much about his private life though. “Some things you want just for you, or just for my family and my friends.”
The Boston native also continues his involvement with the civic engagement site A Starting Point, which he co-founded in 2020.
As Evans charts the next part of his life and career, he fully expects People’s honor will be a milestone.
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SINGAPORE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenon Holdings Ltd. ("Kenon") (NYSE: KEN) (TASE: KEN) has previously announced that its Board of Directors has approved a capital reduction distribution in an aggregate amount of approximately $552 million, or $10.25 per share (the "Distribution"), and Kenon's shareholders approved the Distribution at Kenon's 2022 Annual General Meeting, contingent upon the approval of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore. Kenon is announcing today that the Distribution was approved by the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on June 14, 2022 and will be paid on July 5, 2022 (the "Payment Date") to Kenon's shareholders of record as of the close of trading on June 27, 2022 (the "Record Date").
Additional Information about the Distribution
The New York Stock Exchange's ("NYSE") ex-dividend date, which is the date on which Kenon's shares will begin trading on the NYSE without the entitlement to the Distribution, is June 24, 2022 (the "NYSE Ex-Dividend Date").
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's ("TASE") ex-dividend date, which is the date on which Kenon's shares will begin trading on the TASE without the entitlement to the Distribution, is June 27, 2022 (the "TASE Ex-Dividend Date"). The TASE will automatically adjust the price of Kenon's shares on the TASE Ex-Dividend date to reflect the completion of the Distribution.
We encourage you to contact your bank, broker, nominee or other institution if you have any questions regarding the mechanics and timing of having the proceeds of the Distribution attributable to your shares credited to your account.
Proceeds from the Distribution received by Kenon's shareholders should, generally, not be taxable in Singapore. Nevertheless, the Distribution may constitute a taxable event to Kenon's shareholders according to their jurisdiction and the local tax law applicable (including for the purpose of withholding tax in accordance with applicable law and/or regulation). Kenon's shareholders should consult their tax advisors with respect to the federal, state, and/or any other local tax consequences of the Distribution, including the classification of the Distribution for tax purposes in light of the fact that the Distribution will be made by way of a capital reduction by a Singapore company, and the potential imposition of any withholding or other taxes in connection with the Distribution.
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This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements about capital reduction and planned distribution to shareholders, including the timing of the Record Date, Payment Date, Ex-Dividend Dates, and the crediting of accounts with the Distribution proceeds. These statements are based on Kenon's management's current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in Kenon's forward-looking statements. Such risks include risks relating to a failure by Kenon to complete the Distribution, the timing of the Record Date, Payment Date, Ex-Dividend Dates, and the crediting of accounts with the Distribution, and other risks and factors, including those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in Kenon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Kenon undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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A Celebration for HARMON Ballantyne and HARMON Five Points Took Place September 28
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Communities and Pretium are pleased to celebrate the groundbreakings of HARMON Ballantyne and HARMON Five Points, two build-to-rent (BTR) communities under construction in Charlotte as part of the companies' joint venture and commitment to invest $1 billion in new single-family build-to-rent communities across 14 key strategic growth markets. The groundbreakings took place on September 28.
"We're thrilled to celebrate the entry of the HARMON brand in Charlotte by officially breaking ground on HARMON Ballantyne and HARMON Five Points," said Tony Chen, Managing Director of Single-Family Build-to-Rent at Crescent Communities. "HARMON Ballantyne and HARMON Five Points bring infill housing options to Charlotte providing its residents the opportunity to lease brand new homes in highly sought-after neighborhoods without the long-term commitment and high upfront cost of homeownership. We look forward to seeing the progress on these communities and are excited to share construction updates in the coming months."
"Pretium is committed to being a leading part of the solution to address the nationwide housing shortage, and our build-to-rent partnership with Crescent to develop and operate rental communities across the country is part of those efforts," said Matt Johnston, Managing Director and Head of Build-to-Rent at Pretium. "The HARMON Ballantyne and HARMON Five Points communities demonstrate our dedication to providing affordable, modern housing in the rapidly growing communities where it is needed most. We look forward to continuing to ensure our residents have access to high-quality single-family homes."
Both communities will offer townhomes ranging from 3 to 4 bedrooms each with private garages, driveways, and balconies. Located at 15825 Marvin Road, 13 miles south of Charlotte's central business district, HARMON Ballantyne will bring 60 residences to the Ballantyne area, which has experienced noticeable growth in recent years and offers access to a broad range of amenities, including shopping, dining, schools, and recreation opportunities. HARMON Five Points will offer 76 residences located at 360 Seldon Drive in the West End neighborhood. The community will have a direct trail to the playground at Five Points Park and is in proximity to the Irwin Creek Greenway and Gold Line Streetcar for easy access to Uptown. HARMON Five Points is expected to offer pre-leasing winter of 2022 and HARMON Ballantyne in fall of 2023.
The groundbreakings add to Crescent Communities' continued commitment to expanding its footprint in Charlotte. The company has also announced the development of multifamily communities NOVEL Mallard Creek and NOVEL University Place, both of which are currently under construction, the groundbreaking of NOVEL Ballantyne, and the sale of NOVEL LoSo Station to MAA.
Crescent Communities continues to experience significant growth with $7.6 billion of residential and commercial investments and developments currently under construction, operations and planning including 15,700 units of multifamily / single family build-to-rent, 200,000 square feet of complementary retail, and 11.1 million square feet of office, industrial and life science. With a focus on environmental sustainability and wellness, the organization pursues certifications including LEED, NGBS (National Green Building Standard), Fitwel, and WELL.
Additional details surrounding the communities will be announced at a later date. Renderings are available here, and photos from the groundbreaking are available here.
About Crescent Communities
Crescent Communities is a nationally recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer and operator of mixed-use communities. We create high-quality, differentiated multifamily and commercial communities in many of the fastest growing markets in the United States. Since 1963, our development portfolio has included more than 77 multifamily communities, 24 million square feet of commercial space and 60 single family master-planned communities. Crescent Communities has offices in Charlotte, DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. Our residential communities are branded NOVEL, RENDER and HARMON by Crescent Communities and our industrial developments are branded AXIAL by Crescent Communities.
About Pretium
Pretium is a specialized investment firm focused on U.S. residential real estate, residential credit, and corporate credit. Pretium was founded in 2012 to capitalize on secular investment and lending opportunities arising as a result of structural changes, disruptions, and inefficiencies within the economy. Pretium has built an integrated analytical and operational ecosystem within the U.S. housing, residential credit, and corporate credit markets, and believes that its insight and experience within these markets create a strategic advantage over other investment managers. Pretium's platform has approximately $50 billion of assets and employs more than 4,000 people across 30 offices, including London and Dubai. Please visit www.pretium.com for additional information.
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After repeatedly saying he would never consider giving up the football team he rooted for as a child and has owned for more than two decades, Dan Snyder and wife Tanya have taken the first step toward selling the Washington Commanders.
The team announced the surprising decision Wednesday that the Snyders hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” Asked if the Snyders were considering selling part or all of the team, a spokesperson said, “We are exploring all options.”
Retaining the investment bank’s services could mean a full sale amid mounting pressure and multiple ongoing investigations or bringing on new investors more than 18 months after the Snyders bought out the previous minority owners. It’s the first indication Snyder has given that he’d even consider selling the team.
BofA Securities has handled other sales of professional sports teams, including Steve Ballmer buying the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers in 2014. A message sent to the firm seeking additional comment was not immediately returned.
The Commanders are worth an estimated $5.6 billion, according to Forbes — a sevenfold increase over the then-record $800 million Snyder paid for the team in 1999. That ranks sixth among the league’s 32 teams and would be more than the $4.65 billion Walmart heir Rob Walton paid for the Denver Broncos earlier this year.
It was not immediately clear how soon a possible sale could happen. Sports business experts suggested a year as a reasonable timeframe, although pre-approved bidders who lost out on the Broncos provide a starting point of potential owners if they are also interested in the Commanders.
“It could move fairly fast,” said Lisa Delpy Neirotti, director of the master’s program in sports management at George Washington University.
League spokesperson Brian McCarthy said, “Any potential transaction would have to be presented to the NFL Finance Committee for review and require an affirmative vote by three-quarters of the full membership.” That means 24 of 32 owners.
In the statement announcing the decision, the team said, “The Snyders remain committed to the team, all of its employees and its countless fans to putting the best product on the field and continuing the work to set the gold standard for workplaces in the NFL.”
Coach Ron Rivera, asked after practice about the news, tried to keep the focus on football.
“I don’t know what that’s all about, but I do know we play the Vikings come Sunday,” Rivera said. “I cant tell you what’s going on or why they’re doing it, mostly because any conversation I have with them dealing with the organization is private between the two of us. But I do know they’re focused behind us in terms of preparing for this week to play the Vikings.”
Delpy Neirotti and others in the industry following the decision do not believe the Snyders would have publicly announced their move to hire an investment banking firm if they were simply looking to add investors and maintain a controlling interest in the team.
“When a team makes an announcement and hires an investment bank, it’s generally that at least a control sale is a possibility,” said Randy Vataha, president of sports investment advisory group Game Plan LLC. “It’s hard to tell where they’re going, but I would certainly think that one of the things that’s being looked at is selling the controlling interest.”
Delpy Neirotti said it was a good time to get out given that the values of professional sports franchises have skyrocketed, and she does not consider the distractions around Washington as anything that would detract from the final price.
“(Potential owners) look at the future opportunity,” she said, citing the land FedEx Field is on as a valuable asset as the site of a new stadium or if sold to finance one. “(The team) would be valued higher if they had a beautiful new stadium. But look at the Broncos. They didn’t have a beautiful new stadium, and they went for $4.65 billion.”
Snyder’s ownership in Washington has come under increased criticism after an investigation found a toxic workplace culture and prompted a $10 million fine and additional reviews that are ongoing. The league office and Congress are currently investigating various organizational issues, including allegations of sexual harassment and potential financial improprieties.
McCarthy said former Securities and Exchange commission chair Mary Jo White’s investigation is ongoing and added there is no timeline for its completion.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said at a league meeting last month there was “merit” to removing Snyder, who has been accused of groping a team employee and of overseeing a workplace in which women were frequently harassed and demeaned.
It would take 24 of the other 31 owners to vote to remove Snyder, unless he voluntarily chose to sell the team that was renamed the Commanders earlier this year. After Irsay made his comments on Oct. 18, a team spokesperson said the Snyders wouldn’t consider selling the franchise.
Lisa Banks and Debra Katz, lawyers representing more than 40 former team employees, called the move to explore selling “a good development.”
“We will have to see how this unfolds, but this could obviously be a big step towards healing and closure for the many brave women and men who came forward,” they said in a statement.
The team has won just two playoff games during Snyder’s 23 years as owner and has among the worst records in the league over that span.
The Snyder family took full control of the team in March 2021 after buying out the 40.5% stake of Washington Football Inc. owned by Fred Smith, Dwight Schar and Bob Rothman.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced the appointment of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as a top adviser, filling a key White House role at a politically important time in the runup to November elections that could determine the fate of the his agenda.
Bottoms will become director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, adding the advice and counsel of a Black woman to Biden’s inner circle. She succeeds Cedric Richmond, a former Louisiana congressman who in April left for a senior role at the Democratic National Committee.
Bottoms joins at a challenging time for the White House, with Biden’s public approval rating at the lowest of his presidency while consumer prices and the cost of gasoline keeps rising, factors that are complicating Democrats’ chances of retaining control of Congress in the November midterm elections.
Biden, in a statement Wednesday, praised Bottoms’ stewardship of her city through the pandemic, a summer of protests following the police killings of unarmed Black men, and through a mass shooting that targeted Asian Americans, killing six women.
“Mayor Bottoms understands that democracy is about making government work for working families, for the people who are the backbone in this country,” he said. “Keisha is bright, honorable, tough and has the integrity required to represent our administration to the American public.”
In her new role, Bottoms will be in regular touch with a range of constituency groups at the local, state and national levels, bringing their feedback to the president.
Bottoms, 52, was an early supporter of Biden’s presidential bid, and was considered as a possible running mate before Biden added then-Sen. Kamala Harris to the ticket.
Bottoms stunned Georgia’s political establishment in 2021 when she announced she wouldn’t run for reelection, amid a spike in homicides and strife over a police officer shooting a man in a fast food parking lot in 2020. Bottoms became the first Atlanta mayor since World War II to not seek a second term.
She told reporters she had been thinking about limiting herself to one four-year term since shortly after she was elected in 2017, saying she was listening to the “divine voice that lives inside each of us.”
Bottoms left the mayor’s office in January 2022 and became a CNN commentator.
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STRESA, Italy (AP) — Incessant rain failed to put a damper on Nicolas Ghesquiere’s ambitions for his Louis Vuitton 2024 Cruise collection, unveiled Wednesday to an A-list crowd including Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Connolly and Emma Stone.
Originally envisioned against a golden sunset setting aglow magnificent fountain on the aptly named Isola Bella on northern Italy’s Lago Maggiore, the show was instead moved into the stately public rooms of the Borromeo Palace, construction of which was started in the 17th century and only completed 400 years later, after World War II. The sprawling palace near the Swiss border remains the summer residence of the Borromeo family.
Destination cruise shows are among the fashion world’s most ambitious, winging the fashion crowd to some of the planet’s most scenic locations. The internet still buzzes over Ghesquire’s Cruise 2018 show in Kyoto and Cruise 2017 in Rio de Janiero.
The Isola Bella show was no less enterprising, imagined amid the island’s botanical gardens. The creative force behind Louis Vuitton for the last decade combined Baroque references easily identified in oil paintings hanging throughout the palace with modern materials like neoprene and sporty silhouettes that layered boxers over biker shorts with quilted tops.
Ghesquiere’s creations could easily emerge from the lake’s depths, with neoprene webbing creating wings on cropped tops and giving movement to flouncy skirts, fit for a freshwater mermaid The late Renaissance came to life in knave overalls with blousy tops, sequined skirts that suggested chain mail armor and tapestry detailing on jacket sleeves.
A series of frothy dresses with sheer panels and satin trim falling into stiff, wire hemlines closed the show in a flurry of peach, sage, pink and yellow. The princess dresses were finished with mid-calf boots, adorned with straps.
Ghesquiere described the collection as a sort of “archaeology of the future,″ set on an island that ”beckons more dreamlike reflections.”
“What I loved is the concept of the modern princess that doesn’t need a prince anymore,’’ said Italian actress Sabrina Impacciatore, whose career has been boosted by her portrayal of hotel manager Valentina on the second season of “White Lotus.”
“It is the spirit that I have seen in every outfit and I really loved it. It is about a powerful girl, a really powerful girl, who does not renounce her femininity,’’ Impacciatore said, testing out a new alter-ego in a full-leather jump suit.
While hundreds of invited guests watched the show inside the palace, the Parisian fashion house ran a walk through during an afternoon break in the rain to preserve the images as intended: Elaborate feathered or gilded headdresses against a Baroque fountain, silhouettes that mixed Renaissance accordion necklines with shorts or mini-skirts, sneakers or boots.
Winfrey is a producer behind the remake of “The Color Purple,” due out in December, nearly four decades after the original 1985 film for which she earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. She called the 2023 film “a revival of joy.”
“I think what it has to offer is a sense of hopefulness and empowerment for women,” she said before the show. ”I hope women come together with their friends, their sisters and families and come to see it. It is going to be rejoicing.”
Asked about reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsome had floated her name as a possible candidate to repalce Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she should resign, Winfrey indicated she did not see politics in her future.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Perhaps no modern-day contest for governor was as colorful as the year a popular Austinite and a West Texas businessman went head to head 28 years ago seeking Texas’ highest elected office.
Both were popular. Going into the November 1994 general election, Democrat Ann Richards and Republican George W. Bush each had favorability ratings close to 60%.
During Richards' term as governor which began in 1990, the Texas economy was on the upswing and crime was down. But the state was in transition. The growth of big city suburbs brought many new Republican voters. Still, most of the polling prior to the election showed both candidates in a dead heat and both were vigorous campaigners.
In the end, voters had the last word: Bush won with 53% of the vote with Richards had 45%.
She never ran for public office again, but remained a popular figure on the national political scene. Richards died in 2006.
As for the person who won the governor’s race in 1994, it was a victory that led to a much larger role in government when George W. Bush became president in 2000.
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Polished.com Inc. f/k/a 1847 Goedeker Inc. ("Polished" or the "Company") (NYSE: POL).
Class Period: July 27, 2020 – August 25, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 30, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company would restate certain financials; (2) the Company's internal controls were inadequate; (3) the Company downplayed and obfuscated its internal controls issues; (4) the Company did not properly construct or remediate its inadequate and ineffective internal controls; (5) contrary to the Company's statements, the Company was not remediating its internal controls; (6) as a result, the Company would engage in an independent investigation; (7) as a result of the investigation, the Company would, among other things, retain independent counsel and consultants, and delay its quarterly filings in violation of NYSE requirements of listing; (8) following the commencement of the investigation, the Company's CEO and CFO would leave the Company; and (9) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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How to Watch Auto Racing Streaming Live - Sunday, June 25
Published: Jun. 25, 2023 at 3:39 AM MST|Updated: 17 minutes ago
Are you a big fan of auto racing who doesn't want to miss an event? Check out all the IMSA Weathertech Championship Race, Motocross, NASCAR Cup Series, NHRA Drag Racing, and TC 2000 action that will be available on Sunday, June 25, airing on Fubo. Use the list below to find out how to watch or live stream the action.
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Watch the MX2 Sumbawa - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 8:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch the MXGP Sumbawa - Race 1
- Series: Motocross
- Game Time: 9:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen
- Series: IMSA Weathertech Championship Race
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: USA Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals - Finals
- Series: NHRA Drag Racing
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Watch the Ally 400
- Series: NASCAR Cup Series
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo!
Make sure you're following along with racing action all year long on Fubo and ESPN+!
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its Fifth Anniversary today as part of "Hard Rock Day" in Atlantic City. Hard Rock used the celebration to reinforce its ongoing commitment to its guests, team members and the Greater Atlantic City community. Community leaders, elected officials and Hard Rock executives came together to commemorate the Fifth Anniversary of the grand opening of the casino resort.
"From the outset, the power of the Hard Rock brand combined with the hard work of our 3,600 team members propelled Hard Rock Atlantic City to become the most successful casino on Atlantic City's famed Boardwalk," said George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. "Together with our owners, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and our partners, Jack Morris and Joe Jingoli and Michael Jingoli, we are celebrating our hugely successful first five years by saying 'thank you' to our guests, our team members and the Greater Atlantic City community."
A $500 million renovation prior to the grand opening was the first of many capital investments in the casino resort, which sits on 17 acres along the Boardwalk at Tennessee Avenue and offers more than 2,000 guestrooms and suites. Goldhoff said Hard Rock suites were recently enhanced as part of a $45 million capital improvement program, which also included an expansion of the number of slot machines to more than 2,300, as well as improvements to its 150,000 square feet of meetings space, plus additional investments in its food and beverage facilities.
Hard Rock Atlantic City is also spending another $30 million to attract top entertainment as part of this summer's Fifth Anniversary Celebration, in order to cement its position as the leading entertainment venue in Atlantic City. Hard Rock's summer entertainment lineup includes Kevin Hart, Keith Urban, Dan + Shay, Santana, Bill Burr, Sting, Machine Gun Kelly and many more top names coming to Hard Rock Live, a 5,500-seat performance hall. In August, Hard Rock is bringing the hit musical, Grease, for a limited time, to Sound Waves.
Hard Rock Atlantic City is also investing heavily in Fifth Anniversary casino promotions, which are open to all casino guests. A $25,000 Sweepstakes and daily BMW 5 Series giveaway run from June 28 through July 2, when a $500,000 Summer Sweepstakes kicks off and continues through the months of July and August. In addition, Hard Rock is partnering with North Beach to present a world-class fireworks display by Grucci on Friday night, June 30.
In addition to its capital and entertainment investments, over the course of its first five years, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has donated a total of more than $1 million to dozens of community organizations in Greater Atlantic City. As part of the Fifth Anniversary Celebration, the casino resort today announced contributions totaling another $100,000 donated to five community organizations.
"While music is a part of Hard Rock's DNA, philanthropy is a part of our soul," said President Goldhoff. "Since opening in 2018, Hard Rock Atlantic City has made intentional efforts to keep our charitable giving local, ensuring the residents of Atlantic City are our number one beneficiary. Today, we are thrilled to announce yet another effort that will have an impact on our community. We will continue our commitment to addressing food insecurity by donating $100,000. That's $20,000 to each of five deserving charities who provide resources to some the most vulnerable and underserved members of our local community."
Each of the five organizations received a check for $20,000 and included the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Atlantic City Leaders in Training (LIT), Hope Exists Foundation, Jewish Family Services (JFS), and Veterans Haven South.
For more information on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, please visit hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
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The Latest on U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to the Mideast:
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat on Saturday downplayed talk of normalization with Israel after the kingdom opened its airspace to Israeli commercial flights and hammered out a complex deal over islands in the Red Sea that required Israeli assent.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Farhan bin Faisal spoke to reporters after a four-day visit by President Joe Biden to the region, including two days that the U.S. leader spent in Saudi Arabia, where he held talks with the Saudi king and the crown prince, the de facto ruler of the kingdom, and took part in a summit of regional leaders.
Prince Farhan stressed there was no discussion at the summit of any military cooperation with Israel or talk of a so-called “Arab NATO.”
“There is no discussion about a defensive alliance with Israel,” he repeated.
Ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia have been inching closer amid shared concerns over Iran. The kingdom’s public stance is that it has long welcomed normalization with Israel so long as Palestinian rights and demands for statehood are guaranteed.
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
Biden meets with Arab Gulf countries to counter Iran threat
In West Bank, Biden embraces ‘two states for two peoples’
As Biden visits, a look at those targeted in Saudi Arabia
Israeli politics a backdrop to Biden’s visit to the Mideast
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TEHRAN, Iran — Dozens of Iranian hard-liners rallied on Saturday at a square in downtown Tehran, burning U.S. and Israeli flags and denouncing President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East.
The small crowd also erupted in chants of “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” typical at anti-American rallies in Iran. The demonstrators also protested against the normalization of ties between Israel and several Arab nations that started under the previous U.S. administration.
Biden said at a wider regional summit in Saudi Arabia on Saturday that the United States would not walk away from Middle East’s security and leave a vacuum that Russia, China or Iran could try and fill.
Separately, Iran announced on Saturday that it was imposing sanctions on 61 Americans, including Mike Pompeo, the former secretary of state, and John Bolton, the former national security advisor, over their support for foreign-based dissident Iranian groups.
Iran has in recent years imposed several times such symbolic measures on Americans who Tehran says are acting against Iran. In June, an Iranian court also ordered the U.S. government to pay over $4 billion to the families of Iranian nuclear scientists who have been killed in targeted attacks in recent years.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abullah met on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, with the White House announcing that the United States has committed to a new assistance package for Jordan of no less than $1.45 billion a year.
The announcement was made after the two leaders met on the sidelines of a wider regional summit in which Biden vowed that the U.S. will not walk away from Middle East’s security and is not going to leave a vacuum for Russia, China or Iran to try and fill.
Jordan, which hosts Palestinian and Syrian refugees, shares borders with Israel and the West Bank. Its stability is seen as crucial to the region, but its economy has struggled under the weight of inflation and from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has faced public protests, and the king’s brother, Prince Hamza, is under house arrest following a public rebuke of the country’s leadership.
In 2017, the U.S. committed to no less than $1.27 billion per year in bilateral foreign assistance to Jordan, beginning in 2018 and ending in 2022. The new annual package to Jordan is an adjustment of that annual U.S. support for the country.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden says he’s clear-eyed about challenges in the Middle East and the United States intends to stay engaged in the region.
Speaking Saturday in Saudi Arabia at a summit of Gulf leaders, as well as leaders from Iraq, Egypt and Jordan, Biden said: “We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran.” He added that “the United States is going to remain an active engaged partner in the Middle East.”
Biden is outlining the principles of his strategy for the region, focusing on regional cooperation to stand up to threats.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden has invited the Abu Dhabi ruler who steers policy in the United Arab Emirates to visit the White House before the end of the year.
The two met on Saturday ahead of a wider summit in Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed was unanimously appointed as the autocratic nation’s president in May following the death of his brother.
Even as crown prince of Abu Dhabi, he had long been seen as the force behind the UAE’s “Little Sparta” reputation for its outsized influence in policies that stretch from the Horn of Africa, through North Africa and beyond. Under his influence, the UAE became the first Arab state in more than two decades to normalize relations with Israel.
Much like Saudi Arabia, though, relations between the Biden administration and Abu Dhabi have been strained. The UAE has called on Biden to reverse a decision he made early in his presidency to de-list Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a terror group. The UAE has been a party to the war in Yemen, which has killed thousands of civilians and spawned a humanitarian disaster.
Abu Dhabi was targeted by rebel Yemeni missile and drone strikes earlier this year. The attacks, which killed three migrant workers and targeted an area near a base that hosts U.S. forces, rattled the small country’s image as a bastion of stability and economic prosperity in the region.
Emirati officials were reportedly disappointed by the Biden administration’s response to the attacks. They are also wary of U.S. efforts to revive Iran’s nuclear accord and frustrated by some conditions on U.S. weapons sales. While the UAE is the first foreign customer of the Lockheed Martin THAAD anti-missile system, it has long sought U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets.
Meanwhile, the U.S.-based DAWN rights group said one of its board members, who was also a close friend and lawyer to slain Saudi critic Jamal Khahshoggi, was detained while in transit in Dubai and taken to Abu Dhabi. The group says Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen, has been detained since Thursday on murky charges of “money laundering.”
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi citizens will soon be able to obtain 10-year visitor visas, double the current validity, in an agreement during U.S. President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced Saturday the agreement extends the validity of visitor visas for Saudi citizens from five years to a decade as of August 1.
The announcement said travel contributes significantly to both of countries’ economies and strengthens ties between citizens.
Biden is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia that began on Friday with a meeting with King Salman. That was followed by a highly-watched face-to-face meeting with the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The two fist-bumped one another as they met for the first time during Biden’s presidency.
Biden said he raised the issue of human rights in his meeting with the prince, but stressed that the visit’s aim is to reassert U.S influence in the region.
The Saudis say 18 cooperation agreements and memorandums were signed by the two delegations late Friday, including an accord with NASA allowing Saudi Arabia to undertake the joint exploration of the moon and Mars in cooperation with the American space agency.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — U.S. President Joe Biden met with Egypt’s president in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Biden took office in 2021.
Biden was heard thanking President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi for Egypt’s role in a ceasefire to Israel’s war with Hamas last year in the Gaza Strip, an acknowledgement of Cairo’s role in the region.
Egypt’s president, who came to power following mass protests and a military takeover that ousted the divisive Muslim Brotherhood government in 2013, is facing an economic crisis as inflation from rising fuel and food prices hits the Arab world’s most populous nation particularly hard. Around a third of Egypt’s 103 million people live in poverty.
Although the former military strongman has been credited with stabilizing Egypt’s economy following several years of political turmoil, the country is among the world’s largest importers of wheat, with much of that from now-blocked Ukrainian ports.
Meanwhile, el-Sissi’s government has not hesitated to deploy brute force while jailing thousands of people, mainly Islamists, but also secular activists in an effort to quash dissent.
In recent months, his government released hundreds of detainees and embarked on a so-called national dialogue with various groups, but the government continues to hold many high profile detainees, including pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah. Egyptian security forces have been accused of torturing detainees, including concerns economist Ayman Hadhoud was among those beaten to death while in police detention this year.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden began his final day in Saudi Arabia by meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who survived an assassination attempt with explosive drones last year.
Some in the country have blamed the attack Iranian-backed factions. It came amid soaring tensions and a stand-off between Iraqi security forces and pro-Iran Shiite militias over election results.
Biden said he wanted to support Iraq’s democracy.
“I want the press and you to know we want to be (as) helpful as we can in doing that,” he said.
Al-Kadhimi spoke about the “strategic, friendly relationship” between the U.S. and Iraq, and he thanked the U.S. for providing support to combat terrorist groups.
An estimated 2,500 U.S. troops remain in Iraq to support the country’s fight against the Islamic State.
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HENDERSON, KY (AP) — A convicted murderer who escaped last week from a northwest Ohio prison with another inmate by hiding in a trash container was found dead Sunday after his body was spotted floating in the Ohio River, police in Kentucky said.
The discovery brought to a close a manhunt for the missing inmate, Bradley Gillespie, 50. Authorities said the other inmate James Lee, 47, was captured last Wednesday after the two escaped earlier in the week from the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution in Lima, Ohio.
Henderson Police Chief Sean McKinney said at a news conference that authorities got a call Sunday about a body floating in the river very near where Gillespie was last seen when his officers captured the other inmate during a pursuit and traffic stop on a stolen car. Gillespie, a passenger in the vehicle, fled on foot, prompting a multiday manhunt, he said.
“A preliminary investigation indicates we recovered the body of Bradley Gillespie from the river,” McKinney said, adding police, firefighters, a coroner’s office and others responded when the tip came in of a body in the river. Reports said tattoos and physical inspection helped with the preliminary identification.
McKinney said an autopsy is planned Tuesday.
Henderson is a city across the Ohio River from Indiana and about 350 miles (560 kilometers) southwest of Lima, Ohio, where authorities said the inmates escaped last Monday.
Lee was serving a sentence imposed in 2021 for burglary and safecracking. McKinney said Gillespie was imprisoned since 2016 and was convicted of a double homicide.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction had said Friday afternoon that investigators determined the inmates left the correctional facility “after concealing themselves in a dumpster.”
A major and three corrections officers have been placed on paid administrative leave and similar action may be taken against other people as the department’s internal investigation continues, officials have said. A criminal investigation by the Ohio State Highway Patrol is also continuing.
The two men were reported missing from the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution in Lima, Ohio on Tuesday, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Lee was discovered missing during a prisoner count at 11 a.m. Tuesday, prompting an emergency prisoner count that revealed Gillespie was also missing. Authorities later determined the two men were last seen on surveillance video inside the facility just after 8:40 a.m. Monday. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-police-fugitives-body-found-in-ohio-river-days-after-recapture-of-fellow-ohio-escapee/ | 2023-05-29 14:25:07 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/ap-police-fugitives-body-found-in-ohio-river-days-after-recapture-of-fellow-ohio-escapee/ |
Partnership enables health systems in the Datavant ecosystem to leverage the Atropos Evidence™ Platform, including both its Data Scoring solutions and the award-winning Green Button Informatics Consult Service.
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atropos Health, the leader in generating personalized real-world evidence at the point and pace of care, and Datavant, the leader in helping organizations securely connect health data, today announced a collaboration that will extend access to the Atropos Evidence Platform to members of the Datavant ecosystem. It will also bring Datavant's services to members of Atropos Evidence Network.
The Atropos Evidence Platform can be securely deployed within the cloud environments of participating health systems. This delivers two core benefits - first, evaluation of data assets via Atropos Data Scoring solutions. Health systems will receive a Real World Data Score™ (RWDS), a confidential general assessment of their data's quality, including: size, completeness, longitudinality, and level of standardization. They will also receive Real World Fitness Scores (RWFS™), which are dynamic assessments of the data's utility for each study and use case.
Secondly, it enables rapid conversion of these data assets into novel real-world evidence. Through the Green Button Informatics Consult Service, users at healthcare institutions can pose clinical questions and receive bespoke observational studies, called Prognostograms, in under 48 hours. Each Prognostogram is clinician-reviewed and contains the charts and figures needed for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The technology originated from research at Stanford that imagined a future where answers to complex clinical questions would be available at the touch of a "Green Button" in the EHR.
These capabilities expand on Datavant's trusted de-identification technology and release of information APIs already in use across hundreds of the nation's largest health systems. The partnership will facilitate transparent, secure and informed data exchange across the Datavant ecosystem, providing actionable clinical insights and value to health systems and their data and research partners.
"At Datavant, our mission is to solve data fragmentation across the healthcare system. We believe that compliantly connecting data means more life-saving and targeted treatments and better care for patients," said Bob Borek, President & General Manager, Life Sciences, Ecosystem & Public Sector at Datavant. "We're excited to partner with Atropos Health to allow healthcare providers to quickly assess real world data and translate it to clinical insights."
Atropos CEO and Co-founder Brigham Hyde agrees, foreseeing the downstream potential of this collaboration, "Atropos catalyzes the transformation of data into observational insights for a reason – to put evidence into action from bench to bedside. Better evidence generation supports clinical trial design, accelerates scientific discoveries, facilitates personalized care for underrepresented patient groups, and more. Our collaboration with Datavant unlocks an observational insights exchange for healthcare that is capable of producing these effects at scale."
About Atropos Health
Atropos Health is the developer of the first physician consultation service powered by research-grade real-world data. Using hundreds of millions of anonymized patient records, we help providers answer clinical questions that have fallen through the cracks of the evidence-based literature. By leveraging clinical insights from a growing span of real-world data in a rapid, methodologically-transparent manner built on dozens of peer reviewed publications, Atropos empowers more robust research and evidence-based care delivery.
To learn more about Atropos Health, visit www.atroposhealth.com or connect through LinkedIn or follow on Twitter @AtroposHealth.
About Datavant
Datavant's mission is to connect the world's health data to improve patient outcomes. Datavant works to reduce the friction of data sharing across the healthcare industry by building technology that protects the privacy of patients while supporting the linkage of patient health records across datasets. Learn more about Datavant at www.datavant.com.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
02-11-14-21-26
(two, eleven, fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $23,000
¶ Maximum prize: $45,000
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
02-11-14-21-26
(two, eleven, fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $23,000
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FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The case against a volunteer youth hockey doctor is headed to trial after a judge heard from survivors of the alleged abuse, authorities said.
Zvi Levra, 66, of Farmington Hills, is charged with 22 counts of criminal sexual conduct in Farmington Hills District Court. Judge James Brady bound the case over to Oakland County Circuit Court for trial.
Additional charges are pending against Levra is Bloomfield Hills District Court.
RELATED: Michigan youth hockey doctor charged with 2 more counts of criminal sexual conduct
It is alleged that while Levra was a volunteer youth hockey doctor, he used his position as a trust adult to sexual abuse young men, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
During the preliminary exam, Brady heard testimony from survivors and experts. He agreed that there is enough evidence to send the case to trial. The trial date has not been set.
RELATED: Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey groups charged with 7 counts of criminal sexual conduct
“I applaud the survivors who came forward in this case and testified,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald said in a statement. “I hope their bravery will inspire others to come forward. My office will continue to prosecute the accused and fight for justice for all survivors.”
The prosecutor’s office is asking anyone who was subjected to inappropriate treatment by Levra to call the Farmington Hills Police tip line at 248-871-2610.
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Polygamy kidnapping suspect jailed; his niece said to be OK
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The nephew of imprisoned Utah polygamous leader Warren Jeffs, accused nearly two months ago of kidnapping his 10-year-old niece, has been captured and is jailed in North Dakota, a sheriff said Monday. The girl’s father told a TV station that she was found safe.
Heber Jeffs was arrested by federal agents and brought to the Ward County Jail in Minot on Saturday, Sheriff Bob Roed said, where he remains pending an extradition hearing scheduled for Monday afternoon. It wasn’t immediately clear if Heber Jeffs had an attorney.
The girl’s father, Dowayne Barlow, told KSTU-TV in Salt Lake City that she was safe and would be returned soon.
Roed said he had no specific details about the arrest because his agency wasn’t involved. An FBI spokesman referred questions to authorities in two Utah counties. Phone messages left Monday with sheriffs in Piute and Beaver counties were not immediately returned.
Kidnapping charges were filed out of Utah against Heber Jeffs in December. Authorities said at the time that he and his sister’s daughter had gone missing, apparently to keep the girl from her mother on orders issued by Warren Jeffsfrom prison in Texas.
Court documents said Heber Jeffs had kept the girl in his home in Kingston, Utah, since his uncle said months earlier that he received a revelation from God directing his followers to “gather” the community’s women “and prepare to move to a location or locations as directed by Warren Jeffs,” or his son, Helaman Jeffs.
Warren Jeffs is president of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The faith is an offshoot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, and espouses polygamy. It has historically been based in a small town that straddles the Utah-Arizona line. The mainstream church disavowed polygamy more than a century ago.
Since being found guilty on child sexual abuse charges stemming from underage marriages, Warren Jeffs has continued to serve as the group’s prophet from a federal prison in Texas where he’s serving a life sentence.
Prosecutors said that Heber Jeffs and his wife Sarah have cared for their niece since her parents split up when the girl was an infant. Rose Jeffs, the girl’s mother who is no longer an FLDS member, was allowed regular visitation and full access to her daughter until August. At that time, Heber Jeffs told her he would no longer allow visitation. The court documents point to the revelation as a primary reason.
Court documents say Rose Jeffs then demanded to take her daughter back, at which point Heber Jeffs said he planned to cut off communication. Later, when law enforcement began pursuing Heber Jeffs, they couldn’t find him at his home or places he had worked, prompting a warrant for his arrest. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2023/02/13/polygamy-kidnapping-suspect-jailed-his-niece-said-to-be-ok/ | 2023-02-13 18:20:09 | 0 | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-utah/2023/02/13/polygamy-kidnapping-suspect-jailed-his-niece-said-to-be-ok/ |
The interactive platform analyzes reporting data from S&P 500 companies
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UCLA Anderson's Center for Impact today launches a new initiative dubbed Open for Good, an interactive dashboard designed to encourage and disclose levels of corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency among S&P 500 companies. The launch comes at a time of mounting pressure from investors, consumers and regulators on corporations to demonstrate their commitment to ESG measures through transparency and disclosure.
Through publicly available data, Open for Good researchers analyzed S&P 500 companies' ESG disclosures and assessed their transparency levels across 39 metrics, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, diversity and inclusion, and CEO-to-median-worker-compensation ratio, as well as audit status of the reported data. The Open for Good platform includes an interactive dashboard that enables users to adjust the weight of different disclosure areas and review the top-disclosing companies across specific business sectors.
This new initiative at UCLA Anderson is set to provide a roadmap for companies to improve their ESG disclosures and meet the growing demands of stakeholders. The results of the analysis, highlighting the companies that are leading the way, will be shared annually in the publicly available Transparency Index.
"We believe that information is power," said UCLA Professor Magali Delmas, the faculty director of the Center for Impact and a member of the faculty at both UCLA Anderson and the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. "By fully disclosing their ESG performance, companies can demonstrate their leadership, build trust with stakeholders and drive long-term value creation. Open for Good aims to empower companies to make this shift to transparency." Delmas also said that, unlike private, for-profit groups conducting similar analyses, Open for Good has a different incentive. "We're hoping that this tool will enable users to feel bit more comfortable with this type of data. We're hoping that other researchers will use this data and combine it with other data and research. All of it will provide a little bit more clarity," Delmas says. There is also an Open for Good introduction video.
In August 2022, Delmas and the Center for Impact released The State of Corporate Sustainability in 300 of the Largest U.S. Companies. This groundbreaking report found that the average ESG disclosure rate for 300 of the nation's largest companies is 49.6%, with a minimum of 14.8% and a maximum of 74.8%. That report aggregated sustainability performance information from corporate sustainability reports, websites and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) public filings.
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Educational child care provider to host free events for local families through the summer
ABINGDON, Md. , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 150 Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care locations in the U.S. will host "Storytime LIVE!," a free community event promoting reading and comprehension to children from birth through age 12 with special literary character visits in July, August and September.
"Reading is key to developing our children's literacy and language skills," said Joy Turner, Kiddie Academy vice president of education. "We notice that children who were read to from birth develop strong language skills early and are ready for school."
Participating Academies will make favorite children's stories come to life through these events, which feature the reading of a children's book and a special visit from a corresponding character. Characters this year include "Llama, Llama," "Curious George," "Hungry Caterpillar," "Rainbow Fish," "Paddington Bear" and more. In addition to the reading fun, each event will feature several other entertaining activities and healthy snacks for the entire family.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), parent-child verbal interactions, including those that occur through reading in early childhood, predict critically important outcomes through age 14 years. Storytime LIVE! underscores Kiddie Academy's commitment to making developing literacy fun for children.
"By engaging our children at Storytime LIVE! and showing how fun reading can be, our hope is that parents and children will continue reading at home," said Turner.
To locate and register for a Storytime LIVE! event near you, visit KiddieAcademy.com/Events/Storytime-Live.
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Since its inception in 1981 the Kiddie Academy system has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. The company serves families and their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering full-time care, before-and after-school care, and summer camp programs, through the Kiddie Academy system. Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials® philosophy, supporting programs, methods, activities, and techniques help prepare children for life. With an industry-leading Net Promoter Score® of 82 (a measure of customer satisfaction and loyalty), the Kiddie Academy system excels in providing an exceptional customer experience. Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC has also received corporate accreditation from the globally recognized Cognia accreditation system, signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in child care. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com or find Kiddie Academy on Facebook at Facebook.com/KiddieAcademy.
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New box jellyfish found near Hong Kong in 1st discover of the venomous species in China’s waters
Hong Kong’s Tripedalia maipoensis can swim faster than other kids of jellyfish, according to study
A Hong Kong university team said it has discovered a new species of box jellyfish in the city's Mai Po Nature Reserve, the first discovery of the venomous species in China's waters.
Baptist University (HKBU) together with WWF-Hong Kong, Ocean Park Hong Kong and University of Manchester said on Tuesday that the team collected jellyfish samples from a brackish shrimp pond over 2020-2022 and found they contained a new species.
Named Tripedalia maipoensis in reflection of its locality, it has a cube-shaped, colorless body with 24 eyes. It has three tentacles up to 3.94 inches long which resemble boat paddles, allowing it to produce strong thrusts, making the species swim faster than other kinds of jellyfish, the study said.
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Qiu Jianwen, a professor at the Department of Biology at HKBU, said although the species is currently only known in Mai Po, the team believes the species is also distributed in the adjacent waters of the Pearl River Estuary.
Box jellyfish "are poorly known in Chinese marine waters. Our discovery of Tripedalia maipoensis in Mai Po - a relatively well-studied area in Hong Kong - highlights the rich diversity of marine life in Hong Kong and even the whole of China," he said.
Box jellyfish, scientifically known as class Cubozoa, includes some of the highly venomous marine animals that are widely known in tropical waters, the study said. | https://www.foxnews.com/world/new-box-jellyfish-found-near-hong-kong-1st-discover-venomous-species-chinas-waters | 2023-04-19 19:13:48 | 1 | https://www.foxnews.com/world/new-box-jellyfish-found-near-hong-kong-1st-discover-venomous-species-chinas-waters |
The Arkansas Board of Education voted Thursday to release the state-controlled, 415-student Earle School District from the state's fiscal distress classification and, in a separate vote, established a limited-authority School Board for the coming school year.
The state Education Board took the actions at a special meeting held on the Earle campus in Crittenden County.
"This is a celebration day," Stacy Smith, a deputy commissioner for the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, told the board and audience.
The state Education Board had assumed authority over the school district — removing the superintendent and suspending the elected school board — in November 2017 because of fiscal distress.
In May 2019, the district was classified as needing Level 5-intensive support — the most critical level of support in the state's school accountability system — because of poor student achievement.
Since 2017, Smith said, the district has corrected its budgeting and spending practices. The district is making regular payments on a $650,000 state loan that was necessary because of misuse of federal funding. The district also has used a voter-approved millage plan to improve what were once considered dangerous school building conditions.
"They are still operating on a very limited cash flow," Smith said. "While things are better, they are still very tight," she said, noting that one-time federal covid-19 relief funds helped the district.
The establishment of a limited-authority board in Earle is similar to what the state has set up in Pine Bluff, Smith said. The limited authority board will meet monthly and make decisions that will be sent to Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva for confirmation. The limited-authority board will provide time over the next year for board training and for making decisions on how to set up an election for a board.
The limited-authority board will be made up of four people who served on the School Board that was suspended in 2017. A fifth member of that board has since died. Applications for appointment to that seat will be sought and a selection made on the state level.
Smith said the district has increased to 70% its percentage of teachers who are state-licensed. It it has acquired high-quality instructional materials and uses professional learning communities to address student needs, and students have shown academic growth on state exams.
But Smith said the district continues to need state-level support for classroom instruction and student time on task. This district is not out of the woods in terms of consolidation and or annexation, she said, adding she could not recommend that full authority be immediately returned to the board.
One member of the audience questioned the wisdom of retaining the board members who had served at the time of the state's takeover of the Earle district.
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States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic governors in states where abortion will remain legal are looking for ways to protect any patients who travel there for the procedure — along with the providers who help them — from being prosecuted by their home states.
In North Carolina, Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday to protect abortion providers and patients from extradition to states that have banned the practice. Abortions are legal in North Carolina until fetal viability or in certain medical emergencies, making the state an outlier in the Southeast.
“This order will help protect North Carolina doctors and nurses and their patients from cruel right-wing criminal laws passed by other states,” Cooper said in announcing the order.
The governors of Rhode Island and Maine signed executive orders late Tuesday, stating that they will not cooperate with other states’ investigations into people who seek abortions or health care providers that perform them.
Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee said women should be trusted with their own health care decisions, and Democratic Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said Rhode Island must do all it can to protect access to reproductive health care as “other states attack the fundamental right to choose.”
Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills said she will “stand in the way of any effort to undermine, rollback, or outright eliminate the right to safe and legal abortion in Maine.”
Their offices confirmed Wednesday that they are preemptive, protective moves, and that neither state has received a request to investigate, prosecute or extradite a provider or patient.
Their attempts to protect abortion rights come as tighter restrictions and bans are going into effect in conservative states after last month’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court, which overturned the nearly half-century-old holding from Roe v. Wade that found that the right to abortion was protected by the U.S. Constitution. The issue reverts to the states, many of which have taken steps to curtail or ban abortions.
The specific fears of Democratic officials are rooted in a Texas law adopted last year to ban abortions after fetal cardiac activity can be detected. The law lets any person other than a government official or employee sue anyone who performs an abortion or “knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets” obtaining one.
The person filing the claim would be entitled to $10,000 for every abortion the subject was involved with — plus legal costs.
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear challenges to the Texas law so far.
Bernadette Meyler, a professor at Stanford Law School, said it’s not clear whether judgments against out-of-state abortion providers would hold up in courts, especially if they are not advertising their services in states with bans.
But she also said it’s not clear that the liberal states are on firm legal ground to protect their residents from any out-of-state litigation.
“Probably, they assume that some of the laws that they’re passing won’t be upheld or may not be upheld, and they’re trying to come up with as much as possible in order to resist the effects of the Dobbs decision,” Meyler said.
The resistance to cooperating with abortion-related investigations could hold up, though, she said. Places that declared themselves “sanctuary cities” and refused to cooperate with federal immigration investigations during former President Donald Trump’s presidency were able to carry out similar policies.
Connecticut was the first state to pass a law to protect abortion providers, patients and others from legal action taken by other states. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont signed it in May, before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
“In accordance with Connecticut law, we will resist any attempt by another state to criminalize or intrude on a woman’s private and lawful healthcare decisions,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said in a statement last week.
The Democratic governors of Minnesota, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Washington and the moderate Republican governor in liberal Massachusetts all signed executive orders within days of the ruling to prohibit cooperation with other states that might interfere with abortion access.
“Residents seeking access will be protected, providers will be protected, and abortion is and will continue to be legal, safe and accessible, period,” said New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has described the order as a preventative measure.
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas announced Wednesday that it’s planning to move its operations to bordering New Mexico. Whole Woman’s Health announced Wednesday that it is looking to establish a new clinic in a New Mexico city near the state line to provide first- and second-trimester abortions.
The Democratic-controlled Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a bill that aims to protect abortion providers and people seeking abortions from actions taken by other states. Delaware’s Democratic governor signed legislation expanding abortion access, with various legal protections for abortion providers and patients, including out-of-state residents receiving abortions in Delaware.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills Friday that moved swiftly in the Democratic-led Legislature following the ruling. The new laws aim to protect the right of those from outside the state to get abortion services within its borders and bar extradition of people involved in reproductive health care services should they face charges in another state.
Murphy said he was “overwhelmingly angry” that he had to sign the bills, but equally as proud to do so.
“These laws will make New Jersey a beacon of freedom for every American woman,” he said during a signing ceremony in Jersey City, not far from the Statue of Liberty.
In Washington state, the governor prohibited the state patrol from cooperating with out-of-state abortion investigations or prosecutions, but he noted that he didn’t have jurisdiction over local law enforcement agencies. The executive in the county surrounding Seattle said Tuesday that its sheriff’s office and other executive branch departments will not cooperate with out-of-state prosecutions of abortion providers or patients.
Some progressive prosecutors around the U.S. have already declared that they won’t enforce some of the most restrictive, punitive anti-abortion laws.
In New Orleans, city council members have introduced a resolution calling on local police and prosecutors to make investigations and prosecutions of abortions “the lowest priority for enforcement.” City Council members in Austin, Texas, another liberal city in a conservative state, have called for a similar policy.
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Hannah Schoenbaum 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. Mulvihill reported from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Schoenbaum reported from Raleigh, North Carolina. Contributing to this report were Associated Press writers Gary Robertson in Raleigh, North Carolina; Morgan Lee in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Patrick Whittle in Portland, Maine.
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Northern Jasper-
Including the cities of Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville,
Magnolia Springs, Mt. Union, and Roganville
400 AM CST Fri Dec 9 2022
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Patchy dense fog this morning. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight
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chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
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chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
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thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Highs
in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
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thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
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afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around 40.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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Newton, Wiergate, Bleakwood, and Call
400 AM CST Fri Dec 9 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
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Patchy dense fog this morning. Highs around 80. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
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Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight
chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
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upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
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of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
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Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning,
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then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a
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slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
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afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around 40.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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Including the cities of Gist, Buna, and Evadale
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...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Areas of dense fog this morning. Partly sunny. Highs in
the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
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.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers. A slight
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chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
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midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in
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the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
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Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning,
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then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of
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thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
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afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
lower 40s.
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.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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400 AM CST Fri Dec 9 2022
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
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Patchy dense fog this morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the
mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
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.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. A chance of showers. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after
midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance
of rain 60 percent.
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.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
sunny. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in
the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after
midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning,
then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the
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evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain
80 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
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morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the
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lower 40s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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Justice Jackson writes 1st Supreme Court majority opinion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has written her first majority opinion for the Supreme Court.
The opinion released Tuesday in a dispute between states over unclaimed money is one of roughly a half dozen she is expected to write by the time the court finishes its work for the summer, usually in late June. The decision was unanimous, though all the justices didn’t join the whole opinion.
Each justice typically writes at least one opinion from the seven separate two-week arguments sessions the court holds from early October to late April. But in January and February, for example, the court has only seven argued cases each month, meaning there are not enough to go around.
Jackson joined the high court on June 30, following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
Jackson, 52, is the first Black woman to serve as a justice and just the third Black person on the court. The others are Justice Clarence Thomas, the longest-serving among the nine justices, and the late Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Jackson wrote her first dissenting opinion in November, in support of a death row inmate from Ohio who failed to win Supreme Court review of his case.
Lawyers for the inmate, Davel Chinn, argued that the state suppressed evidence that might have altered the outcome of his trial.
Jackson wrote that she would have ordered lower courts to take another look at the case. Only Justice Sonia Sotomayor joined Jackson’s opinion.
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Buffalo National River Park rangers warn of increased traffic for elk, fall foliage viewing
PONCA, Ark. (KY3) - Buffalo National River (BNR) Park rangers warn the public to be aware of increased traffic in the upper portion of the park near Ponca.
Park rangers say fall colors and elk viewing make October one of the busiest times of the year. Rangers report seeing some of its largest crowds this past weekend during the Ponca Colorfest. However, crowds have not been as large as expected, likely due to the lack of vibrant fall colors.
“You know everybody holds out hope for a beautiful fall season, and they’ll come and check it out just to see if there are some beautiful sights in the area,” said Cassie Branstetter, Chief of Interpretation with BNR. “This year, probably just because of our dry season, we haven’t had some of our vibrant fall colors as some of the years in the past.”
The Boxley Valley is a very isolated area, and increased traffic can cause issues with parking as visitors often park alongside the road.
“If you see some animals you want to stop and view, pull completely off the road, so you’re not blocking traffic,” said Branstetter. “Wear bright colors so that you can be seen and if you cross the road, look both ways. We want to make sure that everyone is having a safe fall. Safe not only for viewers but also for the elk in the area.”
Natives in northern Arkansas say they enjoy the nature the area offers and have no problem with it being shared with visitors. Residents of the Boxley Valley shared the same feeling, saying added traffic is noticeable at times but is not a major hindrance.
“I am glad that we are able to share this with people from other places in the country. They should be allowed, or appreciate what we get to appreciate on a daily basis,” said Linda Washam.
Washam says she regularly takes walks, especially during the fall season, which generally leads to interactions with visitors from other parts of the country.
“The leaves at this time of the year are fantastic. When I walk, there are people that come through. You can just read the license plates and see that they’ve come to look at the gorgeous leaves and appreciate the beauty that we have here,” she said.
Washam says in just the last week, she has spoken with visitors from places like Little Rock, Louisiana, and Texas.
BNR rangers say higher traffic volumes can be expected for at least the next two weeks.
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YORK, Pa. — With the departure of Gettysburg to the Mid-Penn Conference, the York-Adams Interscholastic Athletic Association will have a slightly different look for the 2022 season.
Divisions I and II will have seven teams each, while Division III will have eight -- which means the members of the two biggest divisions will each have an extra non-league game to contend with this season.
Gettysburg's departure also allows Dover to drop from Division I to Division II during the current two-year realignment cycle.
Here, then, is how the YAIAA's football divisions will look this fall:
Division I: Central York, Dallastown, Northeastern, Red Lion, South Western, Spring Grove, William Penn
Division II: Dover, Eastern York, Kennard-Dale, New Oxford, Susquehannock, West York, York Suburban
Division III: Bermudian Springs, Biglerville, Delone Catholic, Fairfield, Hanover, Littlestown, York Catholic, York County Tech
The regular season begins Friday, August 26.
League play in the YAIAA opens Sept. 16.
Here's the full schedule. All games begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Friday, August 26
Non-League
Central Dauphin at Central York
Hempfield at Dallastown
Red Lion at Ephrata
South Western at Susquehannock
Waynesboro at Spring Grove
Dover at Northeastern
Eastern York at Columbia
New Oxford at Bermudian Springs
West York at ELCO
East Pennsboro at York Suburban
Pequea Valley at Biglerville
Trinity at Delone Catholic
Windber at Fairfield
Annville-Cleona at Hanover
Littlestown at Boiling Springs
York Catholic at Lancaster Catholic
York Tech at James Buchanan
Saturday, August 27
Non-League
Kennard-Dale at Wyomissing, 1:30 p.m.
William Penn at Woodland Hills, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 2
Non-League
Cumberland Valley at Central York
Dallastown at Manheim Township
Northeastern at Red Land
Red Lion at West York
South Western at Dover
Spring Grove at Kennard-Dale
William Penn at Hempfield
Eastern York at Fairfield
New Oxford at Gettysburg
Littlestown at Susquehannock
York Suburban at Donegal
Boiling Springs at Bermudian Springs
Susquenita at Biglerville
Lancaster Catholic at Delone Catholic
Columbia at Hanover
Camp Hill at York Catholic
Saturday, Sept. 3
Non-League
Kutztown at York Tech, 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 9
Non-League
Central York at Hempfield
Hershey at Dallastown
Northeastern at Central Dauphin East
Red Lion at Reading
South Western at New Oxford
Shippensburg at Spring Grove
Carlisle at William Penn
Northern at Dover
Lampeter-Strasburg at Kennard-Dale
Bermudian Springs at Susquehannock
West York at Exeter Township
York Catholic at York Suburban
Biglerville at James Buchanan
Delone Catholic at Greencastle-Antrim
Fairfield at Hamburg
Hanover at Pequea Valley
Littlestown at Annville-Cleona
Open date: Eastern York
Saturday, Sept. 10
Non-League
Northern Lebanon at York Tech, 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 16
Division I
Central York at Spring Grove
Dallastown at South Western
William Penn at Northeastern
Division II
New Oxford at Dover
Eastern York at Kennard-Dale
York Suburban at West York
Division III
Bermudian Springs at York Catholic
Biglerville at Fairfield
Non-League
Red Lion at Elizabethtown
Susquehannock at Manheim Central
Saturday, Sept. 17
Division III
Delone Catholic at York Tech, 1 p.m.
Hanover at Littlestown, 7 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23
Division I
South Western at Central York
Northeastern at Dallastown
Red Lion at William Penn
Division II
Dover at Susquehannock
Kennard-Dale at West York
York Suburban at New Oxford
Division III
Bermudian Springs at Biglerville
Littlestown at Delone Catholic
Fairfield at Hanover
Non-League
Spring Grove at Eastern York
Saturday, Sept. 24
Division III
York Catholic at York Tech, 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 30
Division I
Central York at Dallastown
Spring Grove at Northeastern
South Western at Red Lion
Division II
Dover at York Suburban
West York at Eastern York
New Oxford at Susquehannock
Division III
Hanover at Bermudian Springs
Delone Catholic at York Catholic
Littlestown at Fairfield
Open Date: William Penn
Saturday, Oct. 1
Division III
Biglerville at York Tech, 2 p.m.
Non-League
Kennard-Dale at Fleetwood, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 7
Division I
Central York at Northeastern
Red Lion at Spring Grove
Division II
Eastern York at Dover
Kennard-Dale at New Oxford
Susquehannock at York Suburban
Division III
Fairfield at Bermudian Springs
Biglerville at Delone Catholic
Hanover at York Catholic
York Tech at Littlestown
Non-League
West York at South Western
Saturday, Oct. 8
Division I
Dallastown at William Penn, 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 14
Division I
Red Lion at Central York
Northeastern at South Western
William Penn at Spring Grove
Division II
Susquehannock at Eastern York
York Suburban at Kennard-Dale
West York at New Oxford
Division III
Delone Catholic at Bermudian Springs
Biglerville at Hanover
York Tech at Fairfield
York Catholic at Littlestown
Non-League
Dallastown at Dover
Friday, Oct. 21
Division I
Spring Grove at Dallastown
Northeastern at Red Lion
South Western at William Penn
Division II
Dover at Kennard-Dale
Eastern York at York Suburban
Susquehannock at West York
Division III
Littlestown at Biglerville
Hanover at Delone Catholic
Fairfield at York Catholic
Non-League
Reading at Central York
Fort Hill (Md.) at New Oxford
Saturday, Oct. 22
Division III
Bermudian Springs at York Tech, 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 28
Division I
Central York at William Penn
Dallastown at Red Lion
Spring Grove at South Western
Division II
Dover at West York
New Oxford at Eastern York
Kennard-Dale at Susquehannock
Division III
Bermudian Springs at Littlestown
York Catholic at Biglerville
Delone Catholic at Fairfield
York Tech at Hanover
Non-League
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of MINISO Group Holding Limited.
Shareholders who purchased shares of MNSO during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded MINISO securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with MINISO's October 2020 initial public offering.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) defendants and other undisclosed related parties owned and controlled a much larger amount of MINISO stores than previously stated; (2) as a result, MINISO concealed its true costs; (3) the Company did not represent its true business model; (4) defendants, including the Company and its chairman, engaged in planned unusual and unclear transactions; (5) as a result of at least one of these transactions, the Company is at risk of breaching contracts with People's Republic of China authorities; (6) the Company would imminently and drastically drop its franchise fees; and (7) as a result, defendant's statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 17, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/miniso-group-holding-limited-loss-submission-form/?id=32107&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of MNSO during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 17, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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TAIPEI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlfredCamera, a home security mobile app provider, announced today the launch of its first security camera, AlfredCam. Expanding the company's service offerings from home security software to hardware devices, the feature-rich 1080p Wi-Fi security camera is available for pre-orders in the US today via the AlfredCamera app. It will retail for $39.99, with an introductory price of $34.99 to celebrate the much-anticipated launch. As part of the introductory offer, users can also enjoy one month of AlfredCamera Premium for free.
AlfredCamera is well-known for its free home security app that turns old phones into security cameras. By launching AlfredCam, the home security brand aims to be a one-stop security solution that satisfies the ever-evolving needs of its customers. Those who started with a mobile device can now easily upgrade to a dedicated security camera at a fraction of the price of other top-range home security systems, and seamlessly integrate it into their existing setup.
AlfredCam is the missing piece in AlfredCamera's broader ecosystem, where users are encouraged to take a DIY approach to their home security through the AlfredCamera app. The top-rated app works on a variety of devices, from spare smartphones and tablets to desktop computers. The AlfredCamera app is by far the most downloaded home security app on Google Play and the App Store, with 50 million downloads worldwide and an average 4.8-star rating.
"Conceived during the pandemic, AlfredCam will open up an exciting new chapter for AlfredCamera, which made its name as a software-based solution provider," says Alex Song, founder and CEO of AlfredCamera. "As our first hardware offering, AlfredCam will stand as a further commitment to the company's mission to make home security truly accessible, regardless of the circumstances of our users."
AlfredCam boasts a premium security monitoring experience, with top-notch features like 1080p HD video live streaming, color night vision, AI-powered motion and person detection, 130° wide field of view, two-way audio with noise cancellation, 7 days of free motion-based cloud storage, continuous 24/7 recording with support for micro SD cards, plus all the features found in the AlfredCamera app. Premium subscriptions are also available for just $5.99 a month.
"For the past three years, we have been working hard on the launch of AlfredCam, an ultra-affordable security option that we're sure both our existing AlfredCamera app users and the wider market will appreciate," says Summer Lin, product head at AlfredCamera.
Pre-registry for AlfredCam will begin today, July 18th at 7pm PST. The camera will be sold under a direct-to-consumer model. Existing US AlfredCamera users will be eligible for pre-order via the app, with free US shipping on all orders. AlfredCam is expected to ship between late August and mid September.
The app is available to download on iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit: https://alfred.camera/
About AlfredCamera
AlfredCamera is a mobile application which turns your old, unused smartphones into home security cameras. AlfredCamera's mission is to provide accessible security for everyone. AlfredCamera has received more than 50 million downloads and managed to acquire exceptional user ratings on both iOS/Android platforms, reflecting its position as the most trusted video monitoring app on the market. The company is determined to create an easy-to-use product that combines exceptional performance with stability.
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Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey and his wife, Alison, have been fielding messages from friends outside horse racing about the spate of deaths at Churchill Downs leading up to and on Kentucky Derby day.
“They’re texting, ‘What’s going on?’” McGaughey said. “They don’t want to hear that (is happening), so that’s something we’re going to have to address.”
The Derby was the second most-watched sporting event of 2023 behind only the Super Bowl. Those viewers heard about the deaths of seven horses in 10 days at the track before watching Mage win the race. He’s heading to Maryland to run in the Preakness Stakes with the chance to win the Triple Crown. But the recent fatalities in Kentucky have created lingering questions for the sport and even for the trainers confident in their horses set to run May 20 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
“You’re not going to be perfect every time you run, but I do think it’s very concerning about what went on at Churchill that week,” said McGaughey, who is set to have his first Preakness starter since 2013. “I don’t know that we’ll ever get to the bottom of it. But seven deaths in a week and they had three at Keeneland (in Lexington) that made it 10 deaths that we know about in a month, and that’s too many. I don’t think it’s anything we should keep in the closet. I think we need to be very transparent about what’s going on.”
National Thoroughbred Racing Association president and CEO Tom Rooney called this stretch “challenging for those of us who care about our sport.” He said while the industry will have to see what happened to two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. who died unexpectedly of unknown causes, work must continue on track safety, screening and other factors that can contribute to the fatal musculoskeletal injuries that may have caused the other five deaths.
“We’ll always try to get the best possible equation for having the tracks be safe,” Rooney told The Associated Press by phone Friday. “I have a responsibility — our industry has a responsibility — to the fans that clearly love our sport or wouldn’t have tuned in but also for the athletes and the jockeys that we’re making sure with modern technology and racetrack safety and antidoping and fairness that we have something that we can be proud of.”
Pimlico will host the 148th edition of the Preakness. According to the Equine Injury Database, one horse died among the 1,510 who raced there last year, less than half the national average of 1.25 per 1,000 starts — the lowest rate since they began tracking in 2009.
Rooney said it might speak to the soundness of the old track. He said industry leaders don’t want a repeat of the situation at Churchill Downs. The seven deaths there were far above the norm.
“Bad timing, unfortunate circumstances, who knows?” said Steve Asmussen, who has the most career wins of any trainer and could have two horses in the Preakness. “Intense pressure. There’s just a tremendous amount of variables that I think went into (that) week.”
Some medications given to horses can have negative effects that contribute to breakdowns. Regulations have varied from state to state. However, the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Authority’s antidoping and medication regulations, which aim to standardize rules across the U.S., go into effect on May 22. That’s two days after the Preakness.
Lisa Lazarus, CEO of HISA, said Friday the authority will conduct its own independent investigation into the deaths beyond the Equine Catastrophic Injury Review being conducted by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. That is expected to include review of each horse’s records, Churchill Downs’ recent fatality rates and racetrack maintenance, plus interviews with veterinarians and management officials.
Tracks in Kentucky do not participate in the Equine Injury Database, and the state does not have mandatory reporting requirements like New York and California.
“Our first priority is to support efforts to better understand, to the degree possible, the root causes of the deaths last week at Churchill Downs,” Lazarus said in an email detailing HISA’s response. “The findings associated with these investigations will also be recorded and aggregated along with other industrywide data for in-depth analysis to eventually establish a baseline for determining with greater clarity factors that may contribute to risk of injury.”
Five horses were scratched from the Derby for a variety of reasons. They included favorite Forte, who won’t run in the Preakness after trainer Todd Pletcher was recently suspended 10 days for the colt’s positive drug test at Saratoga in September.
Asmussen said his Derby horse, Disarm, came out of the Derby just fine. Similarly, fellow trainer Brad Cox was proud to have 21 horses run at Churchill during the week with no issues.
Cox said all he can do is his best “to send out a happy, healthy horse” and hopes to do the same with Perform in the Preakness. Still, he recognizes why there’s some trepidation among the public when so many horses die at the same track in a short period of time.
“I understand that it is a concern from the racing fan and just someone that doesn’t really know much about the sport that’s looking at it as a concern — the perception and kind of how it looks,” Cox said. “It is concerning.”
BAFFERT BACK
Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert will have a horse in the Preakness again after confirming National Treasure is heading to Pimlico. He was unable to enter one last year because of a Kentucky suspension that Maryland honored and has been banned from the Derby in 2022 and ’23 because of a Churchill Downs suspension.
Baffert is tied for the most Preakness wins with seven, the most recent coming in 2018 with Justify.
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Mother's Day protests by pro-abortion activists reveal their 'utter brokenness,' say faith leaders
This Mother's Day, 7 faith leaders urged peace and prayer for life in the face of pro-abortion activism
As reports continue to circulate that pro-abortion activists are planning Mother's Day protests on Sunday at churches nationwide because of a potential overturn of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, a number of faith leaders shared their disdain for, and disappointment about, any such "anti-Mother's Day," anti-faith activity.
They urged restraint, prayer and calm, too, in light of reports of vandalism against churches.
"As a Christian and pastor, I will not be persuaded to abandon the fight for the innocent lives of the unborn — nor to recant my faith in Christ."
At the same time, these faith leaders remain steadfast in their support of the right to life for unborn children and in the freedom to worship in America.
Check out their comments to Fox News Digital just ahead of Sunday, Mother's Day, May 8, 2022.
‘Horrified by reports of violence, intimidation’
Pastor Lucas Miles of Nfluence Church in Granger, Indiana, also a faculty speaker at Summit Ministries, said he saw, just this week, a "disdain for life" — and he's concerned about it.
"As one of the first people to arrive at the steps of the Supreme Court on Monday evening after news of the leak broke, I witnessed firsthand the venom and disdain for life embodied within the pro-abortion advocates present there," he said.
The pastor said, "While I support everyone’s right to peaceful protest, I’m horrified by reports of violence and intimidation toward Christians over the court’s potential decision to overturn Roe v Wade."
"One of the greatest freedoms in America is the freedom of religion and our right to gather freely in worship."
"Vandalizing churches, blocking houses of worship or terrorizing individuals on their way to worship is reprehensible," added Miles to Fox News Digital — "and anyone who participates in behavior like this should be punished to the full extent of the law."
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"One of the greatest freedoms in America is the freedom of religion and our right to gather freely in worship."
"As a Christian and pastor, I will not be persuaded to abandon the fight for the innocent lives of the unborn — nor to recant my faith in Christ."
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Pastor Miles added, "I pray for my fellow pastors and church leaders around this country to stand strong and to not be intimidated, nor disheartened, by these acts."
‘Who knows — they might actually hear the truth, which has the capacity to change lives’
Judge Phil Ginn, president of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, N.C., said, "I’m not sure what will happen across America if the pro-abortion folks show up at Christian churches. However, I can tell you what should happen."
"If they come to my church respectfully," said Ginn, "they will be welcomed and treated with commensurate respect. Who knows — they might actually hear the truth, which has the capacity to change their lives for eternity."
However, he added, "all who would stand in contempt and disruption of God should realize that they aren’t the first ones to try to stifle the good news of the Gospel."
"Ultimately, God has promised that his word will not return void — and that the gates of hell will not prevail against his church," he said.
"As you consider your options, please choose wisely — and choose life here and in eternity."
"There is a court of much higher jurisdiction than SCOTUS," said Judge Ginn. "For repentant sinners, it offers eternal life through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For defiant, unrepentant sinners, there is a fate much worse than death on this earth."
So, "as you consider your options," he said, "please choose wisely — and choose life here and in eternity."
‘Their voices’ will be heard 'because their mothers didn’t abort them'
Bethany Bomberger, together with her husband, Ryan Bomberger, is co-founder of The Radiance Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit in northern Virginia. She told Fox News Digital in an emailed comment on Friday, "Motherhood is the unique and powerful gift that only women can give."
She explained, "I faced an unplanned pregnancy in my late 20s as a teacher. I was single, but I refused to allow fear to end my daughter’s life."
"I married an amazing man who was conceived in rape but adopted in love — and he adopted her as his own. We have three other wonderful children."
"To protest on a day set aside to celebrate the beauty of motherhood reveals the utter brokenness and irony of pro-abortion activism."
Added Bomberger, "To protest on a day that is set aside to celebrate the beauty of motherhood reveals the utter brokenness and irony of pro-abortion activism."
"They can only have their voices heard because their mothers didn’t abort them."
They need to ‘see Christ in the responses of churches they protest’
James Spencer, PhD, head of the D.L. Moody Center (DLMC) in Northfield, Mass., told Fox News Digital, "The diverse reactions to the leaked opinion regarding the Roe v. Wade point to the deep and differing positions Americans hold about abortion."
"With the news of planned protests at Catholic churches surfacing, Christians should prepare to meet the frustrations of pro-choice advocates with gentleness rather than bravado."
"The strength of our convictions is not revealed in any forthcoming court decision or in a ‘win’ for the pro-life movement — but in the character we exhibit as we follow Christ in loving those who oppose us," added Spencer.
"Christians should prepare to meet the frustrations of pro-choice advocates with gentleness rather than bravado."
He also said, "I pray that those who choose to participate in the protests will see Christ in the responses of the churches they protest — and come to see that He is the way, the truth and the life."
‘Sharp ideological contrast undergirds this delicate conversation’
Rev. Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Leadership Conference told Fox News Digital this weekend, "Protest and disruptions to churches by pro-abortion advocates on Mother's Day will result" in a few things.
"Disrupters attempting to cause harm will be met by people of faith committed to saving lives."
"Protesters filled with anger will be met by worshippers filled with love," he said. Also: "Disrupters attempting to cause harm will be met by people of faith committed to saving lives."
"If these activities do take place," he added, "it will present a clear picture of the sharp ideological contrast that undergirds this very delicate conversation."
‘Protests cannot dim the light of freedom nor the beauty of motherhood’
Debbie Wuthnow, president of iVoterGuide in Austin, Texas, told Fox News Digital, "While abortion groups are targeting our churches and justices who have yet to hand down a decision on a case, may the attention of Americans go to the two bedrocks of freedom that are under attack: freedom of religion and the family."
She added, "We fully support the Catholic Church and every other denomination in taking a stand for life."
"We honor the sacrifices — large and small — that mothers make every day so that even those who protest were given life and freedom of speech."
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"Protests cannot dim the light of freedom nor the beauty of motherhood," she added.
‘This Sunday, in churches across the country, children will celebrate their mothers’
Meeke Addison of Tupelo, Mississippi, co-host of American Family Radio’s "Airing the Addisons," said that "the threat and intimidation coming from liberal activists is dangerous."
"It’s alarming that we have an administration unwilling to condemn this behavior," she noted.
"That activists would disrupt the sacred gatherings of Christians on Mother’s Day is startling, but it is also telling."
"That activists would disrupt the sacred gatherings of Christians on Mother’s Day is startling, but it is also telling. There is a tremendous lack of self-awareness in these planned acts of terror."
She added, "While these violent activists are warring for artificial ‘rights,’ they are, in fact, robbing other Americans of their actual rights."
"Unlike Roe’s opinion — which pulled a constitutional ‘right’ to murder babies out of thin air — the First Amendment solidly protects the free exercise of religion for Americans."
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"This Sunday, in churches all across this country," she said, "children will celebrate their mothers, thanking them for life and all the sacrifices which characterize motherhood."
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"Tragically, there will also be less-celebrated mothers who sit silently in regret over their belief of a national lie presented as law. These grieving mothers," Addison also said, "will be traumatized again by radicals who pretend they don’t exist."
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Miranda Lambert pauses show to scold fans: ‘These girls are worried about their selfie’
LAS VEGAS (Gray News) – Country superstar Miranda Lambert paused her show in Las Vegas on Saturday night to scold a group of fans who were taking selfies during a song.
Lambert was just a few lines into her song “Tin Man” when she paused and said, “I’m gonna stop right here for a second, I’m sorry. These girls are worried about their selfie and not listening to the song.”
In a video posted to TikTok, the crowd begins to laugh and cheer, but Lambert continued to say, “It’s pissing me off a little bit. Sorry, I don’t like it. At all. We’re here to hear some country music tonight. I’m singing some country damn music.”
Lambert’s stance was met by mixed reactions, with some applauding her but others getting up to leave.
Later in the video, one woman can be heard telling her group, “Let’s go. You don’t do that to fans,” as they file out of their seats.
Some social media users suggested perhaps “Tin Man” was the girls’ favorite song and they were recording a memorable video when they were scolded by Lambert.
“Doesn’t everyone take selfies at concerts?” another user commented on TikTok.
Lambert is currently in the middle of her Las Vegas residency “Velvet Rodeo” at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. After three more shows this month, she will take a break and return to the residency in November.
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DA drops plans to seek death penalty in Pennsylvania theater shooting
YORK, Pa. - Prosecutors have dropped plans to seek the death penalty against a man accused of killing a man and wounding a woman when he opened fire inside a movie theater in Pennsylvania almost three years ago.
Anu-Malik Johnson, 23, is charged with first- and third-degree murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangering and related offenses in the December 2019 shooting of 22-year-old Andre White Jr. at Regal Cinemas 13 in West Manchester Township.
York County prosecutors told the court they planned to pursue capital punishment if he was convicted of first-degree murder. Two years ago, a judge declined to bar them from doing so, rejecting defense arguments alleging a lack of evidence and citing the defendant's age.
The York Dispatch, however, reports that the district attorney's office asked last week to withdraw its intent to seek the death penalty, citing a mitigation report submitted by the defense as well as "relevant case law and applicable jury instructions."
Defense attorney Jonathan White hailed the decision, saying he had "hoped and believed" prosecutors would drop plans to seek capital punishment. "I believe they made the right decision," he said while declining to talk about the contents of the mitigation report.
Kyle King, spokesperson for the district attorney's office, declined comment, saying his office doesn't comment on "pending matters." he said.
Witnesses to the shooting told investigators that White had briefly spoken with Johnson and another man as he headed to his seat, but Johnson later approached the seated victim and opened fire, authorities said. Police said the victim was hit five times.
Authorities allege that the shooter continued to fire as he ran for the exit with his companion. Two bullets struck a woman seated in a row in front of the shooting victim, one injuring her shoulder and the other grazing her cheek, police said. Several other people were later charged with hindering apprehension and other counts in the case.
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BOSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - John Hancock Retirement, a company of Manulife Investment Management, has released its most recent State of the Participant report, showing nearly 53% of its defined contribution (DC) retirement plan participants are positioned to replace at least 70% of their employment income in their retirement years. A common benchmark of retirement readiness, this year's income replacement data sees an increase of nearly five percentage points from 2020 and the highest income replacement John Hancock Retirement has seen in the report since the data has been available.1,2
"In the wake of historically high savings rates and substantial gains in the stock market in 2020 and 2021, we saw improvements in retirement readiness within every age group in 2022, with nearly 70% for those under age 40 on-track," said Sue Reibel, CEO, John Hancock Retirement. "We are pleased to see these results in the data, and we are optimistic about maintaining these results over the long-term. We are confident that the best way to help plan participants progress towards their retirement goals is to provide them a workplace savings plan that gives access to the information, tools and resources they need to make sound savings and investing decisions."
Additional findings from the 2022 State of the Participant study include:
As seen in past reports, the chances of achieving retirement readiness were highest when plan sponsors took advantage of both types of automatic plan features, including auto-enrollment and the auto-increase feature. In 2021, plans that auto-enrolled eligible employees and included automatic annual deferral increases of 1% a year up to 10% achieved average plan-level retirement readiness of 65%. This compares to 52% for plans without any auto features.
The data in the report also found that an increase in the auto-escalation limit has a positive impact on retirement readiness. While a 10% cap has historically been the standard, approximately 60% of plan sponsors are now selecting limits of 15% or higher, with 25% and 15% being the most popular choices.
What's more, participants are open to saving more each year through auto-escalation. With each passing year, fewer participants opt out of automatic-escalation over five years with only 5% opting out of auto increases in year four and only 3% in year five. The opt-out data suggests that communicating in the first year of enrollment is vitally important to help participants understand the importance of saving more each year and the impact it can have on reaching retirement readiness goals as the most recent report shows more than half of participants opted out of auto-escalation in the first year of enrollment.
Consistent with ongoing labor trends, the percentages of participants leaving their plans between 2019 and 2021 varied by industry and age. Plan turnover was high among those under age 30 in retail and service firms. It was low among people in their 50s working in the materials industry and in the banking, finance, and insurance sector.
All these participants were faced with extremely important decisions about what to do with their savings upon leaving their defined contribution plans. The data shows that for participants departing their DC plans in 2021, 61% elected to move their money directly to an IRA or a new employer's DC plan. However, almost four out of ten of those leaving their plan cashed out their account—which exposed them to immediate tax liability, possible tax penalties and a step backward from their retirement goals. This represents an opportunity for plan providers to provide all departing employees with estimates of the amount they would save on current taxes as well as the potential growth they would experience by making a timely rollover or electing to remain in their current plan. 3
More than one-in-ten (11%) of defined contribution open architecture plans administered by John Hancock Retirement make environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds directly available as an option for plan participants, with a total of 80 funds represented. This number may grow in the future, as the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a change to ERISA in October 2021 that would officially allow fiduciaries to consider ESG factors in selecting funds for their DC plan lineups. The interest we've seen on ESG fund option adoption has taken place despite these rules not yet being effective. Interestingly, while some industry trends have shown that younger participants would be attracted to ESG funds, John Hancock Retirement data shows the average age of those investing in these strategies as closer to 50 years of age.4
Increasing inflation can have a negative impact on retirement plans. Investors may feel as though they're facing the difficult decision of adding money to their portfolio in the short term, decreasing their income goals in retirement or postponing retirement. However, evaluating an investment strategy, such as stable value funds, can potentially offer a hedge against inflation.
Stable value funds seek to offer a higher yield than money market funds and short to intermediate bond-like performance—all with an insurance-backed guarantee. As the U.S. continues to deal with the highest inflation in decades, the unique advantages of stable value—including their guarantees and ability to help counter inflation—make them a potentially attractive option. 5 This year's State of the Participant data shows that 12% of participants are invested in stable value funds, including over 17% of those age 50 and older.
Building a retirement portfolio takes years of planning and discipline, and as the past few years have shown, plans can come under stress by any number of factors. Understanding the impact of inflation on portfolios can be an important tool to help investors plan for retirement.
"While the data showing gains in retirement readiness across age groups is very encouraging, we understand that economic conditions and each individual's personal situation can present challenges. Our message is to stay committed to saving, consider increasing contributions when you are able and remain focused on your risk tolerance and time horizon when making investment decisions," said Scott Francolini, head of strategic relationship management and consulting, John Hancock Retirement. "We're committed to continuing to work closely with plan sponsors and financial professionals to help support Americans along their journey to retirement readiness."
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As of March 31, 2022, John Hancock serviced over 54,000 retirement plans with over 3.1 million participants and over $215 billion in AUMA.ii
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For a chance at a better life, Venezuelans head toward the U.S. border By Manuel Rueda Published October 5, 2022 at 3:07 AM MDT Facebook Twitter Email Large numbers of migrants from Venezuela are traveling thousands of miles to the U.S.-Mexico border, as their nation experiences food shortages and high inflation. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kunm.org/2022-10-05/for-a-chance-at-a-better-life-venezuelans-head-toward-the-u-s-border | 2022-10-05 10:09:35 | 1 | https://www.kunm.org/2022-10-05/for-a-chance-at-a-better-life-venezuelans-head-toward-the-u-s-border |
Former President Trump is railing against Twitter CEO Elon Musk for telling Fox News’s Tucker Carlson that he voted for President Biden in 2020.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that he does not believe “for a minute” that Musk voted for Biden in 2020, alleging that Musk told him he voted for him.
“Elon is just trying to make friends with the absolutely horrible Biden Administration because of all the government subsidies he gets, and all the permits he needs,” Trump said.
SpaceX and Tesla, both of which Musk leads, have reportedly received millions of dollars in federal subsidies.
“I didn’t vote for Donald Trump. I actually voted for Biden. Not saying I’m a huge fan of Biden because I would think that probably would be inaccurate,” Musk told Carlson in a Fox News interview that partially aired on Monday.
Musk said presidential elections pose a “difficult” decision and he would prefer a candidate who is a “normal person with common sense and whose values are smack in the middle of the country.”
Trump said the remarks are Musk’s attempt at “mending fences.”
Musk has previously voiced support for centrist candidates, saying in June that he might create a “Super Moderate Super PAC” to support candidates from both parties who have moderate views.
He said at the time that he voted for a Republican for the first time ever when he backed former Rep. Mayra Flores to win a special election for Texas’s 34th Congressional District. Flores won the special election but lost her election to serve a full term in November.
Musk said in November that he would support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for the 2024 presidential election if he runs. | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/trump-rails-against-musk-for-saying-he-supported-biden-in-2020-elon-is-just-trying-to-make-friends/ | 2023-04-18 19:44:38 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/trump-rails-against-musk-for-saying-he-supported-biden-in-2020-elon-is-just-trying-to-make-friends/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are being dragged lower early Tuesday after earnings from corporate giant Walmart showed inflation was negatively impacting American consumers’ spending power.
The S&P 500 index was down 0.6% as of 9:55 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite was down noticeably more, falling 1%.
Walmart shares dropped nearly 9% after the retail giant cut its profit outlook for the second quarter and the full year, saying rising prices for food and gas are forcing shoppers to cut back on discretionary items, particularly clothing, that carry higher profit margins.
Walmart’s profit warning in the middle of the quarter is rare, and raised worries about how the highest inflation in 40 years is affecting the entire retail sector. The stocks of other major chains, including Target, Macy’s and Kohl’s, fell following Walmart’s announcement.
Shares of automaker General Motors were also falling sharply, after the company’s second-quarter profit fell 40% from a year ago, as computer chip and parts shortages hobbled factory output and drove the company’s U.S. sales down more than 15%.
The Detroit automaker earned $1.67 billion from April through June, well below the $2.79 billion it made a year earlier. GM couldn’t deliver 95,000 vehicles during the quarter because it lacked parts.
Investors are also looking to the Federal Reserve, which is is expected to announce a rate hike of up to three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday, triple the usual margin. The central bank is waging an aggressive campaign to stem four-decade high inflation. The expected hike would put the Fed’s benchmark rate in a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, the highest since 2018.
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NJ currently in a ‘pollen storm’ – When will it end?
🌳 NJ’s pollen storm-nothing to sneeze at
🌳 Tree pollen is driving some people crazy
🌳 Relief is in sight but a new pollen threat is looming
Those orange pine pollen clouds that were covering your car every morning are mostly gone but New Jersey is now facing a different kind of “pollen storm” that could cause more misery for allergy sufferers.
According to allergy expert Dr. Leonard Bielory, a researcher at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and a member of the Kean University Center for Aero Biological Research, April showers bring May flowers but they also bring higher pollen counts.
He said for the past few weeks “we’ve had predominantly tree pollen and it’s primarily birch and oak.”
It's causing misery
Bielory said they can cause significant allergic reactions including itchy eyes, a runny nose and in some individuals “inflammation in their lower airways, they can have an asthma attack.”
He noted a growing number of people are now testing positive for food allergies, and that’s significant because “hazelnuts and other items cross-react with pollen such as birch, and so, therefore, people starting noticing what we call an oral allergy syndrome.”
That may cause itchy symptoms in the throat, mouth and lips.
Allergy problems are increasing
A higher percentage of the population is now struggling with allergies than in previous years.
“They’re being allergic to more items, not just one or two but perhaps three, four or five at the same time," Bielory said.
He said if you are suffering with allergies right now, “wearing a mask does filter the pollen out, it does work especially if you work outside, if you’re a gardener or anything like that.”
Limit time outside
He said in addition to wearing a mask “we highly recommend that you don’t work between 9 a.m. and 12 noon in a garden when the wind is blowing and the pollen is just being released.”
He noted there are a variety of nasal washes that can also help relieve symptoms and if you are suffering significant allergy issues you should consider getting immuno-therapy allergy shots.
He said fortunately the current pollen storm is expected to calm down in the next several days, but we’re not out of the woods yet.
“Grass pollen will pick up where the trees drop off, and it’s interesting to note with grass pollen there may be more ocular symptoms, with the eyes,” he said.
David Matthau is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at david.matthau@townsquaremedia.com
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